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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
THE DOCK DEPARTMENT.
FURTHER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE COM
MIrrFE IN REGARD To THE NEW PIERs-FACTs
IRnrT erRIRT IIGHTs AND GAS.

FURTHER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE COM
MITrFE IN REGARD To THE NEW PIERS-FACTs
ABOUT STREET LIGHTS AND GAS
The Senate Committee ON Crime held
short session yesterday morning at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Senator Booth the only member Of the Com
nttee present The principal part Of the testimony 10
lated TO the Dock Department.
william o. stoddard formerly clerk In the Engineers
Department, testified that IN bis Judgment, the Chief
Engineer did not need a man to aid him Lis routine
work: every precautiOn was taken by Gen Graham 10
secure fudment OF all contracts and when his tine
denhurs the successor of the last Witness and who
formerly an engineer In the Dock Department testified
that all the details Of the Canast section carried
out under Ais supervision, after consultation
with Gen. Graham; during last January, Fore
man Mcdonnell of the Canast section, ex-
aInined the work. There crumbling
at the extreme foot Of the wall, but this did not IN
the least impair its stability. Jonn n Rogers, the fore
man Of the Canast section thought the work at Pier
No 81 could not have been done in better manner ;
about week after the completion Of the section nearly
100 tons OF granite blocks placed on the top and IN
his Judgment this caused the wall TO crack. Thomas
Davis captain Of Derrick testified thai he placed the
blocks on the wall by order Of Mcdonnell. W. W. Mac
clay an assistant engineer testified that ne had charge
Of the stone used It's measurements and acceptance
under Gen Graham the stOnecutters were paid "a per
day. and during short period they paid - 20 per
day; when "A man did not do lie amount OF WORK his
wages reduced pFoporuonaIly. Thomas COuitas .
waiehman ia tue Dock Department. testified that he had
frequently Gen. Graham and Mcdonnell III eOnsuua
ton he thought the blocks on the top OF inc wall
weighed 100 such weight would crack any
green" wall Joel H. Barlow testified That there Was
tonle private work done In the mapToom hs dIa some
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INQUEST UPON TIE MURDERED GATEKEEPER.
Coroner Woltman impaneled the jury in the

ease OF Mathew Creevy, who was murdered ON Black
wells Island early Friday morning. and they went to
view the body yesterday. The jurors are ~
follows: Charles Ogden, George f. Coleman,
Adolph sehermauer d. L. Mackey Joseph l. j. sieuxes,
George j. Cook d. l.. Pottsdouer. Frederick Lschorn,
John " Bull, Joseph Swami, George Pall1d, Otto
saroni, and W. ID. Duykink. The only three men who
are suspected under surveillance at the Penitenay
and will be taken before the Coroners jury to-day These
men are held not because OF any positive evidence against
hcm but because they might possibly have had some
thing to do with the murder know something about who
did commit the deed II is believed that the murder
committed by some person VINO was well acquainted
with C.ccvy Ii Is thought that Crccvys rticence In
dueed some Of the paupers amshouse attendants 10
think that he a Iulscr ana had money concealed IN
his cabin and that this belief led to the crime The
other theory is that the murder was committed by
river thieves who had landed with the Intention OF rob
hing Creeyy's house. The police at work upon sew
eral cews and superintendent Waliing SAID That he
hoped soon to be able To clear mp the mystery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
woMAN's MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

PhlUp BIIOUy was aTthIVU UI To p III UTI
SUNDAY charged with having killed his wife, in their
basement ROOM at No 2e5 Frs;-st, Brooklyn lie was
an arerynan during the and lost leg, for winch
he receives pension all Of which he spends III dsspa
ton and earns nothing besides Mrs. BTiody had
Damcd James Dorsey, who is child by her first husband
who states that Sunday night, strange man, and a
Mrs Leayy OF Ravey and Others, visited them and all
the adults INDUCED In drink BrOdy abused his wife,
who was sick but did actual violence About 10
o'clock Dorsey was sent for liquor and when
he came back lac found his mother lying on the foor
dead BriOdy and Mis- Ravey vanly attempting 10
restore her lie alarmed the neghbors, and went 10 the
Fifth Precinct station for help. When Sergeant Bnnee
RaVey had disappeared. BrlJdy was In the room,
etulndly drunk, aud taken into custody Coroner
Nolan Instructed DR.. Dreamer " make pOstmortem eX
Ami
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
NEGRO Farm LABoRER ASSAULTED.

Nelson Course, q cOlored farm laborcr re-
turned TO Glen Cove, L. IT, from New-fork on saturday
and attended party OF oolored people that
evening where he was quarresome and disordorly.
About midnight he left to home. On Sunday morn
ing il is stated man passing through Appebys Woods,
close nv the steamboat wharf heard groaDs and found
Course lying on the ground uncovered and his head and
body terribly and mutilated when lac became con
scous he refused to say nnythnR VI the MATTER decar
ing that lie felt able TO obtain satisfaction In his own
way IL IA supposed that he assaulted by some VI
he men with Whom he had Quarrcled ~ the party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Breroo,s Honse-Lord Houghton Of England and
George 81 Buffalo Fffh drenue Hotet-senalor
Roscoe Conk ling Utica senator Samuel MaIey OF
George NJ. Beebe of Monticello NJ " Rooney
w Daniels Collector OF the Port Of Buffalo Gen george A.
Sheridan Of and Allen Nunroe OF syracuse
UtndOr HoelAdmTl de Casembroot OF Holland ana the
Hon r. W. Bird Of Massachusetts 81 Dens HOst-Eh GOV
William Cumback Of Indiana. Clarendon BptSt
John 4. Holman OF Albany. hetropotda Hotet1stse
II. {. Connolly Of Kingston, NJ Y.Gbeb HOvSe-
John H. Delano Of Ohio Eterei House-fay director j. ~
Harris u. T. Gieahdm HOtet-Capt j. NJ Cobbe OF
the british ArnlvT NichOlrs HoteJames f. JOY Presi
dent Michigan Central Railroad Company Judge g.
Perkins OF Salem Mass, and f. H. Wordsworth OF Chicago
Sturrudat Roue1he Rev. Canon q. NJ. lines OF LONDON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
HENRY A. DANIELS, N. D.,
144 Lexington ave-, near 2Sth-st.
HOURS, s TO 3.
GLASS-LINED iron WATER PIPE,

No poisontnq By Hater roaqh neate ,catr ptpes
We call the attention ~ the pubic to our superior WATER
PIPE which 10 the best IN the market and the only pipe
which Will remain perfectly pure as II comes In
nothing glass IL viii stand deal
cold durable otsr pipe. During tie last
other cities and IN the country and has given full ssa
Instance Tie demand Tor 10 n therefore
stanty increasing and orers also received from
plumbers We pared To m orders Al short noucc
desired line Of ppO all complete receipt ot
simple diagram containing the neasuTomens 40 thai all ,hat
done the different pieces OF 10
geher Bends and branches male by Ut the Sias
lined fittings and the pipe can thereby be put mp 10 any
shape No soldering Necessarily and does not cost
this pipe than good al pipe All urlers VIII rs-
o,iye prompt attention. " NJ. kADDk, President GLASS
Lis ED PIPE AND TUBE Co, 5io Pearl st., New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
RESIGNATION OF THE RECTOR OF CHRIST
CHURCH

About two months ago the Rev. Hugh Miller
Thompson OF Christ Church protestant Episcopal AT
F1fthaye. and Thirty received call from Trim
ty Church in New-Oreans. Last week he accepted the
call and rendered his resignation TO the Vestry Of his
church. petition was sent to the Vestry signed by
many members ~ the congregation, requesting that the
resgnaton should not be accepted. Dr. Thompson how
ever could not be induced o reconsider Ills decision and
he will NcwOleans about the beginning OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY, AT HUDNurs IL
BROADWAY
9a.m.,t5'. Moor, "a. 30. M, 31o Mfn,ght 10
Highest during ina cav. 40. loussi, 10.
Average, sac. Same dayi 1874, $OS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
TO NIDDLE-AGED MEN.

The importance 81 the heahness ~ the system
among middle cannot be tsmated lie
the direct bearing which - has
human happiness seems 10 BE- recognio its capabilities a
nualIfies and powers the Importance Of heabfnl
uresryaton moderate the danger Of oyeTtaxng Il
through thought intense spphcation
me, ta investigation research whether by the absorbing
attention conduct Of complicated and
tons bneiness nteresia Indulgence Of
anpees pTopeDses Of the system All these proper
subjects cOnside ration also te knowledge OF what Is
moderation aud when these exist the absolute
seeking advice who
long series years has devoted hs whole time and attn
ton study, nyestgstiOn and treatment OF All the ma
this important department TO accurately determine
the diseased conditions, their nature causes ana 0l1gn,
the want OF It's rrcg ar1tJ
excess and from his aud practice has learned
To- discover the deraugemet and promptly apply
trutn the inexperienced and 40 annoying TO tho
patient wo naturally Sabis Know without hay whac
extent OF the arrangement the probabilities
Oh rrcu and the line required
striking Ol the value OF s1ence and practical
observation, wen the usefulness II the prompt apphcl
suitable remedies - found IN The important statsmen
not from but dozen pubic insuuons not only
an bo. but that very large proportion Of 0ee WHO
suffer from mental disturbance and absolute insanity
neny recover who placed under treatment within
aita The first syn pOns have manifested themselyea
II the Intellectual department Of the train has become
haustel by intense mental application dcr wing II Of tic
connected thought its
y being properly nOurshed by the OF certain
tnatc Ii is precisely n every other Department.
whether OF appetite, propensity OF passion, each rqungA
different reuedy lie recupeaOn ami different means Tor
Their ed exhausted condi
tons Tho Importance Of this branch OF medical practice
of amy the securing of hereditary EtlesL and the
teut!on u estates the same family.
long and large experience IN this direction have
been able thankful appreciation
OF come Of families In the city nation and
tainy much TO cultivated minds coDneor
my practical experience IN what pertains "a the over
OF recovering powers whether Of brain, Appetite
propensity, or passion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30

For n stylish and elegant hat, of extra quail
ity 20 direct the manufacturer Espensched llo st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30

LTNDBORG'S CALIFORNIA WATER for the toilet
and bath delightful substitute for Cologne BAY Rum
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THE
COMMERCIAL AGENCY,
100 and III wORTH-sT.


MERCHANTS contemplating changes In their Part
nershps or the formation of NEw FIRMS, viii obigs
by communicating the same to us, that their names
may appear correctly in the " COMMERCIAL AGENCY
REGISTER"
Desiring to have our Records as accurate az posi-
BILE, we will accept the Statements and References
Of any Merchant and give the same the nost thorough
scrutiny.
BANKERS MERCHANTS, and MANUFACTURING will
oblige by informing If in any case their knowl-
edge and experience do not harmonic with our Ie-
ports We ask this that by fresh and thorough IN
vestigation we may correct errors, any are found
TO exist.
The COMMERCIAL AGENCY REGISTER will be
ready for delivery shortly after the first Of January
next MCKILLOP & sPRAGUE co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30

Throat and lung complaints disappear whe
WIeIAEs BALsAM WILD CHERRY Is used J0e. aud 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30

announcements
BrRNErr's Fhvorne Extracts sold everywhere
ALI. StatiOncrs sell ESTERBRoOK's PENS
No other remedy has proved 80 effectual in re-
lieying tender feet DALLEYs MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30
POLICE NOTES.

Mary A. Wood of No. % WESTINGHOUSE. was
severey injured yesterday by falling upon the sidewalk
Tbomas Nulyev of No Sg7 SrcOnd-ave. fell from
load of yesterday in First aud Injuries were re-
ceis ell that probably viii prove faitl
Joseph Abbott of No. 33 Baxter-st., while at work
al No 81 yesterday afternoon caught IN The belt
ing around shalt That Was REMOVING rapidly HIS
Injuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-30

A Ii PANGs OF PAIN BANISHED.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03

The war worn veterans OF the late unplea.
antness," to the number of a score, assembled in
the court house yard last Saturday afternoon, for
the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing
year, and deciding upon location for their
coming re union. Indian Ben acted in the ca
pacity Of bugler, and Gen. Morrell president
The following officers were elected:
Presdent-R. C::Stevens, La Sale.
Secrstary-J. c. Mcdowell, Troy Grove,
7tedsurer-D. Hapeman, Ottawa.
Erecutiyc Contm1ttee-N. j. Weller, LaSale; G.
W. Keller Streator; d. a. Cook, Mendoza; Capt
Preston, Marseiles; John Wadleigh, New Rut.
land
Treasurer Hapeman read his report, which
showed u handsome surplus on hand, with which
to defray, in part, the expenses of the proposed
re union.
The place selected for the reunion this fall, is
La salc the date Of which will be announced by
the executive committee.
1t is expected that La Sale will do her level
best to outstrp Ottawa in the extent Of her
preparations for the large number who will be
in attendance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03

Hon B. C.. Cook, of Chicago, spent several
days at Ottawa during the present week, attend
ing to some business matters and enjoying a
visit among his old Ottawa friends. Weare hap
ply to note his restoration to perfect health after
his severe indispostion several months ago.
d. f. Camern, Esq, OF the same city, was
also here spending few days among his old
friends and testing the merits Of the mineral
waters. His family is at present in Weimar
Germany.
Hon. w. Barge, an eminent lawyer Of Dixon
and prominent democratic politician, has been
in town during the week looking after business
matters in the supreme court.
Lieut.. Arthur Wagner, an Ottawa boy who re-
Gently graduated at West Point is enjoying a
three months furlough among his Ottawa
friends after which he will enter the regular ser
vice as ID lieutenant in the 9th infantry, proba.
bly, to fight Indians on the western plains.
Gov. Avery, Esq, now of Chicago, has been
spending the week at his old Ottawa home,
Rev. T. j Valentine, of the Congregational
church, who has been absent week or two is
expected to return to-day, so that there will be
services at the church tomorrow as usual
To the numerous visitors at Ottawa to avail
themselves OF the medical virtues of our miner
al spring are added during the week, Mr.. Mclean
and family of Bloomington. They have rooms
at the Clifton.
. Jno. A. Bush, OF Peoria, spent three days in
the city this week. He says Ottawa is as good
as a circus compared to his sleepy town.
superintendent Hudson and Tubbs, Of the c.,
b. & @, were at the Clifton the first OF the week
Gallagher, Of the Peru Herald, smiled upon us
Tuesday.
Charlie Works, for some time one Of the clerks
at the Supreme Court House, will assume the
switch and ferulc at La Sale, the lst of Septem-
Der, having been employed as superintendent of
their schools.
Sidney Blanchard, for long time one of the
clerks in the National City bank, left the city
yesterday afternoon for Des Noines, Iowa, width
er he goes to accept position in the offices OF
the C., r. !. & p. r. 2. Our best wishes accom-.
psny him in all his undertakings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03
4 Card.

Mrs Greenleaf on behalf Of herself and fami-
ly desires to express her heartfelt thanks to her
neighbors and friends for the kind and efficient
aid afforded hero Monday last, (as well as on a
former occasion) in helping to stay the ravages
of the fire king and thereby preventing the de-
destruction of her home in the absence OF her
husband. She feels especially grateful to the
women and little boys of the neighborhood,
many OF whom were no less efficient than heroic
in their efforts to save property from and stay
the ravages Of the fiery element.
EMMA J. GREENLEAF'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03
"A FEMALE FIRE BUG.


Some two weeks since dwelling upon th
farm of Mr.. J. II. Greenleaf in Dayton township
some six miles northeast of this city, was dis
covered to be on fire, but by an carly discover
and prompt action, the flames were subduc'
with comparatively little loss.
From the appearance of the fire, the time O
the day at which it occurred and the genera
surroundings, it was generally conceded that tn
cause was an incendiary. 10th to believe that b
had an enemy, and hoping that he might be mis-
taken, Mr.. Greenlcaf informed the many inqur
ers that he could give no explanation OF tH'
origin"
Affairs remained under a. cloud until Mon
day afternoon Of this week. At that time th'
hired girl Miss Bridget Finnesy) and Mr.. ureen
leafs daughters were engaged in house
hold work. The girl left her work and went IN
to the adjoining house, was gone few moments
and returned to her work. A few moments
elapsed when she informed the girls that she
smelled smoke. A general snufiing" followed,
and none of the Others could smell 1t. few
moments more were occupied in their work, ana
the girl again asserted that she snelled smoke.
This time Misses Greencaf accompanied the
girl to the building near by and discovered 1t to
be on fire. The flames spread so rapidly as 10
soon envelope the entire building.
Again it was apparent that the fire was the
work of an incendiary, and this time from the
attending circumstances, suspicion rested upon
Miss Finnesy.
On Tuesday Miss Finnesy confessed to a sister
OF Mrs. Brown that she had set both fires, and
gave as the only reason that she "had nothing
else TO do An examination was had on Wed.
nesday afternoon before Esquire Leavens, when
il was conclusively shown that the young lady
was affected with monoEiania.
It is q case truly iamcntable. From the testi.
mony of Mrs. Greenleaf it appears that the girl
had the entire confidence of the family, was in.
deed considered as far above the average of
young ladies in both intelligence and amiability,
That she had never had any trouble with any of
he family, but was regarded as one of the fami.
y. There is no feeling against her at this time,
he crime being wholly attributable to mental
arrangement rather than any spirit or hclna-
ion to do harm.
There are many who desire to be understood
is believing that many of the fires in the city OF
ate could be traced to the same source.
This class of speculative black mailing is simp-
y beneath the dignity of any gentleman. III
uch were the cause no doubt it may be-
Ibated without the uncalled for heaping OF
,oas upon the head" OF an unfortunate; while
( there be no just grounds for placing suspi-
ions upon her. it is cowardly and contemptibleI
o cast insnuations upon fellow creature
Who should certainly receive the sympathy
ather than ccnsurc OF humanity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03
HOME MATTERS.
Ottawa Public Schools.

Although the regulations of our City School
system have hitherto included no graduating
class and therefore no commencement" cxer-
cises, Ga feature which, however, we understand
is now to be added) last week was one full of
interest, anxiety and commotion among the
scholars, growing out Of the annual eXamina-
tons to determine the grade of each scholar for
the year, his promotion, and especially what
scholars from the ward schools should be admit
ted to the High School. The examination for
admission to the latter, we are told, was much
more rigid tlan year ago and much higher
standard was required as could readily be seen
had we room to print the questions to which
flill written answers were required, and 1t is due
TO the Principal Of the High School as well as to
the other teachers and members Of the school
board who had part in the examination, that
every method they could devise was adopted to
make the examination such us should give every
pupil an equally fair chance, and that each
should have exactly that grade assigned him
which he deserved. No such examination and de-
csion thereon can de infallbe, but ii is believed
in preparing the following list Of pupils entitled
to admission to the high school substantial jus
tice has been done. The grade of the pupils is
not given, but they rank in the order in which
their names are here set down and numbered;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03

One week ago last night sneak was discover
ed in the cellar of County Treasurer Raymond
His discovery caused him to suddenly remember
an appointment in a distant part Of the city and
his exit was SO uncermonious as to discomfudde
the visionary organs Of the discoveries and his
serene rascality became apparently scarce. On
the following evening either the same or another
rascal, or both, visited Mr.. Raymond's premises
and departed with one Of his carriage team, har-
ness, &c. The harness was afterwards found Sc
creted under the stable, and yesterday the mis-
sing horse was found near Minooka station on
the Rock Island railroad. 1t is presumed that
Mr.. Raymond made such liberal use of the tele-
graph as to brighten the thief into turning the
horse loose, as it was taken up on Monday by a
farmer as an cstray. Within day or two our es-
Unable townsman will again pcrambulatc the
streets with his beautiful carriage team. 1t is
unnecessary to add that Sam is corrcspondingly
happy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-07-03

About time for new potatoes
The river is in fine boating stage.
Strawberries are about all gone.
There is a new perfume called Modcsty," but
it is not generally used in this vicinity.
Farmers are busy playing with weeds.
Subscriptions received at any hour of the day
or night.
The Streator clergymeL recommend that states
be hung in the church yestibules, to enable the
girls to register their names on entering for
evening services. This will Obviatc the disturb
ance created by the young men who come to see
whether the charmers are present.
The quantities and cheapness OF strawberries
are taxing the eating propensities of the people
pretty thoroughly, yet we have strength enough
let' to " get away" with any amount that may
be sent. Donators will ascend in single file the
LETT hand side OF our stairway, and retire by the
right to avoid confusion.
Widowcr Brown married widow Brown. Wild.
over Brown had four children and widow Brown
three. The Rev. q, W, Martin did the Job up
brownie We
What JOB up?
The pound master is around looking after
loose cows.
Now the gentle house-hy bathes in the milk
pitcher and wallows in the butter. Darn the
fly.
Mother may 90 in swimming?r "Ycs,
my darling son; but il you're watched by any
women, pick up your clothes and rum
Jno. Ceilings, mo relation Of Tom a tailor, has
secured patent for what he calls "the married
mans precautionary coat collar" The collar is
made Of some glazed substance to which a hair
cannot adhere, and which will bear the closest
inspection of the wife OF his bosom.
DR.. Dumbeck received a very prei,y present
from his sweetheart on Monday. 1t is a very
nice Sunday garment, and is just the fl,
Said doctor TO a Grand Ridge girl, who was
consulting him. " You need a little sun and air. :"
The girl blushed and said she guessed "she
would wait until she got married.
At a recent spelling match one man spelt It
pasnip" and got beet.
A Newark girl FASTENED the departure Of q
lingering gentleman caller the other evening 10y
remarklng as she looked out of the window: ~
think VIC shall have beautiful sunrise"