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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
S0UNDINGS AT HELL GATE.
GETTING THE INFORNATION THAT
THE NIViGfTORS WANT.
The Improvement Already Noted in the Chon-
mel Divers to Explore the Bottom To-Day
What Further is to be Done up the River.


The Improvement Already Noted In tue Chan-
Divers to Explore the bottom Io-pav
What Further IL TO be Done up tue RIVER
grho ,,ro,,,,;,or,, soundiugs NJ IJ,lIatt,s
ihV Pio'"'iy 'O"''o7 ~
Reef were continued yesterday at low tide In
tho morning Mr. Julius Stredinper's sweep on
the steam launch, dragged in radius of Iso
feet around the Point, encountered projecting
heaps of blasted rock at sixteen and twelve
~, -. -. ~, - ,'....'., a,'.,s,.s
teet Az eight rect the sweep founu no obstruc-
tion. These soundlngs we're continued from 1sO
W ,oo ioe' III iau', a,ouuu nu'le.' o"i,' a,'u
rock was encountered at various depths. In the
afternoon the sweep was again dragged In a
sori-c c,rc,o n, oso Zoo, ,ho ia ,,a,,,s shov,,o
i'-0"Nio VI ~'o ie''' '"e .'uN saus' '"'"i"s
Ave feet above mean low tide and the measur-
inc rods. down 70 twentv.nve feet struck rock
,nst1o tbo ,niddio hnoy A. cha, dis,anco tho
ihs'ue Tue hiuu'e ouoy' Az that u's'anoo tue
depth OF The water at mean low tide was shown
To no twenty feet. At3ao feet. which ia outside
a.. 80, a.. ~, -. s,sa,, a.. -. -,
twenty-five feet OF water. In the circles sound
ed M tho distance Of ae0 feet, asO feet 400 feet
~ 49,, y, -, ,.- ~ ~, @ A, .,o
anu ~ ioe' tne results WE'RE tue same nv W.
feet the current was SO strong that the rods
were pushed back and the work was therefore
.,,.N..', -'N
stopped.
Tho final deductions Of this pre mi mary sound
inc ara thar nnviuator. Of vessels drawing eirb-
IS ~ ''s" ~ ~ ~ ., "
teen feet OF water shouid keep at the very least
100 yards from the shore This would also be
| advi.able for Graf, drawing ie.s vator wben
"u''sa.'o .o' oi'is u'""'"S 'e'' "a'e'' "ns"
the arched ROOF OF the excavation expioded was
| being constructed, difhculty was experienced
| from assures through which the water entered
| the mine these weak places were skilfuly
| avoided and n map was made Of them. AS 1t
| WAS Impossible to charge them with SUFFICIENT
| dynamite to reduce them to minute fragments,
| IL Is supposed that some OF these sections Of
| rock are still intact 10 determine whether
| such is the fact the divers will 20 down to-day
| tain what are the best ipstruments Tor rsmoy-
| Ing the rocks
| Tho Hail Data nilota say th NJ the set Of thu
| tide bas changed on tbs Astoria aide OF the
| river since the great blast lhe current Is now
| thrnwn ON the asat aida ~ Flood Rock and down
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
ELIzlBETH,s EMBEzzLEMENT.
Williams and Fairbanks Indicted by the
United sIates Grnnd Jury.

The United States Grand Jury in Tren-
ton returned yesterday afternoon indictments
against T. y. Williams, merchant Of Elizabeth
and Jeremiah H. Fairbanks, late assistant
cashier OF the state National Bank OF that city,
charged with embezzling $4,000 Of the funds Of
the bank.
These men were arrested over month ago.
and underwent a preliminary examination be-
fore United States Commissioner Whitehead OF
Newark, who held them III $500 each. Since
then 1t has been widely circulated that the
cases had been cOmpromised,as ms the bank officials
had consented not to prosecute any, provided
that tho loss WAS made good. This, as is alleged,
has been done. AT any rate, Williams has again
opened his store IN Elizabeth, and the smbez-
cling cashier has been spending the summer
among his friends and relatives In Elizabeth.
Fairbanks has made "A fun confession 10 tho
officers OF the bank. In It he says that he was
tho dupe OF Williams, whose checks he cashed
scores Of times knowing that Williams had no
deposit to meet them. He would have stopped
had he not been threatened with exposure by
Williams The latter does not deny the over
drafts, but interpOses the plea that the checks
were drawn in u business way and with no iu-
tent 10 defraud the bank. Their trial Is set
down for next week.
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BIBCOCK'S OFFENCE.
Justice Miller and Boss shepherd Testifvine
in his Behalf

WASHINGTON, Sept 26.--To-d day, in the
Criminal Court, the trial Of Gen. Babcock and
Thomas II. Somerville, indicted on the charge Of
conspiracy in connection with the safe burg
larry, was resumed. Col. William A. Cook made
the opening speech In defence OF Gen. Babcock,
arguing that his client was innocent, that he
stood his trial In st. Louis and had come home
with character fully indicated, and that his
good name hao been unstained save by these in
dlctments.
Col. Totten opened the argument in favor OF
his client, Somefvlllo, contendinR that Somer-
ville's connection with the case was simply that
of lawyer, and that he had done nothing
but what q professional gentleman would have
done.
Justice Miller Of tho United States Supreme
Court testified that he had known Gen. Baboock
for ten years, and that his reputation before his
Indictment at 81, Louis was as good as that OF
any man.
:, DIR. j.. D. Blake, formerly member of the
Board OF Public Works, and who for many years
held the position that Babcock now holds (Su-
perintendent OF Public Buildings and Grounds)
gaye siGilar testimony.
gagged by Somervio to assist him In the defence
OF Benton; that they both agreed that the best
was to turn States evidence, and he was used
by the Government as witness.
-; Q. Nettleship was recalled. and testified
Of the safe burglary, and only appeated in It
professionally. having been employed by Col.
whitley TO defend Benton.
Ex-Gov. Shepherd testified that II was, under
the law. Blbcock's duty TO certify to the work
done adjacent to Government parks and ave-
MUGS, and that he (SDepherdl requested Babcock
To have the work measured up as promptly as
posi- ole.
Witnesses were then examined showing the
good character and official Integrity OF Gen.
Babcock.
p Munson OF Chicago testified that he left
this city OH April 10; that he met Col. Whitley
at the st. James Hotel. and had n conversation
with him. The witness asked him. Are you
ON the squeal, too7 | did not think YOU would
suueal." Whitley answered, The fact Is, 1 had
70 sQucal to save myself. had to put II ON
BabcOck."
Major Isaac =. Stewart testified that no was
present at the st. James Hotel and heard the
convers ition between Major Munson and Whit
ley, as related by the last witnoss, about Whit
ley's sQuealine. whitley said he had nut Bao-
COCK In hole, and Intended to Keep him there.
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AFTER THEIR WHIST PLATING.
The Hon. Berjamin Woods Notes Given to
Commodore Vanderbilt.

Mr.. Vim. II. Vanderbilt, in looking over
his fathers papers at his request recently, found
three protested promissory notes given by the
Hon. Benjamin Wood on the 24th OF December,
1865 at two, four, and TX months, payable at
the National City Bank, and aegregatirg $500.
Sue EN-" said the Commodore. They were
for money lent for MIR. Woods business pur.
poses. That gentleman admits that he gave the
notes, but he says that lie made a payment Of
$l,0O on uccodnt on the 21th Of April last, aud +,
furthermore, he insists that the Commodore
owes him $4,000 for services that he rendered to
Central Railroad interests while he was State
Senator in 1898. These services won the Com
modore's friendship for Mr.. Wood, and there
after they played many games Of whist and
euchre together IN the Manhattan Club House.
Mr.. Wood, In his defence, speaks In general
W y Of the $1,000 heing due on Centr Railroad
stock transactions" but the Commodore
ayers that he knows OF no such transactions,
aud adds that II the services were rendered. the
claim Is outl wed.
There are two suits In the case, the second in
cluding the third note. which does not appear
In the first suit. Both are in the Superior Court,
and application was lately made TO Judge san
ford for bill Of particulars and Yesterday his
Honor granted the order for the bal. MIR. Wood
is desirous Of submitting the case to a disinter-
esteu arbitrator.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
PR0LONGIN0 the ARMIsTICE
Prince Milan Urged TO Reject the Royal Title
-Russin's war Measures.

LONDON. Sept. ga despatch to the
Times from Belgrade says tho various diplomatic
agents there presented despatches to Prince
Milan on Monday morning which they had re-
ceived from their Governments, announcing
that the Porte had agreed to prolong the sus-
pension of hostilltes, and that the peace condi-
tions proposed bv the Powers recommended
the maintenance Of the status quo ante bcLum
In regard to servia. The Servian Government
asked for time to reply to the Porte's proposi-
tIon for the extension OF the suspension Of hos
tilities. The war party and tho Russian officers
are moving heaven and earth TO prevent seryia
from asserting. There is much doubt as to the
course the Prince Will pursue.
despitch TO Reuters Telegram Company
from Belgrade says the Seryian Government has
given formal notice to all its military command.
ers OF the prOlongation OF the suspension OF
with Prince Milan Yesterday, pointed out t. him
that Europe regarded the proclamation of tue
army declaring him King with displeasure, and
advised him to summon Gen. 1chernayen to
Belgrade, and explain to him that tue accept
ance of the royal title would cause fresh com
pcations. The Austrian Consul on Saturday
asked for explanations conceruing Gen. Tcher-
maven proclamation. Prince Milan replied that
he was endeavoring to arrange IT 80 rs to show
due considera ion for the feelings OF the army,
whose support was absolutely necessary 20 him.
He said that Gen. Tchernayed and the army ad-
hered to the proclaim alton despite the dissuasion
of the War Minister. lle added that definite
resolution concerning the proclamation would
be taken when the War Minister returned from
the camp.
A berlin despatch to the Times says: The
Russian Government has ordered the prepara-
ton OF registers OF horses to bc seized in case OF
W.T.. The correspondent remarks that the pre-
liminary agreement OF the powers upon the
terms OF peace being vague enough to admit OF
a different Interpretation, Russia's wsrlike
measures are eviueutly intended to support the
construction that will shortly be placed upon
the preseut arrangement by st. Petersburg
diplomacy.
CoNsTANrINopLK, Sept. s8.-The Porte has tel
egraphed Its representatives abroad that 1t has
sent the destitute BulGarans 1900 Turkish
pounds, and has also taken measures for the
speedy rebuilding of their Nillages.
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LAWSUITS IN JERSEY CITY.
Political and Oth-r Quarr-ls that have Gone
to the Courts.

Between libel and slander suits tho Hudson
county (N j. courts key to be well occupied for
some time 10 There i've on the court caien.
dars. Chlrles r Kraus sues zeb.aa X PAM gborn the
little Grante who edits the Jersey City journal. for
lbelousy saying that he had run away james NJ
Braun. the Democratic tOunN Clerk Michael
Muloue, proprietor OF the drOus the DemOcr tic
gan, Tor series uf ATTACKS upon him 10 the ArgHs
Patrick l.. O'Brien the reporter OF the Nelp f0rl
He'gh also sues Michael Mulonc for attacks upon
him In the same series OF articles. Lawyer Seymour
sues John II. Lyon, former proprietor the same
paper when II called Ihe Standard, for accusi ing
Inn Of heeping Government bounty which he had
collected for soldiers widow Tnu slander SUIT Is
by James n. StartuD, former director and
bcr of the BUaru OF FrcUhOlders AK inst David C. Hat
sted, the incumbent director OF the board startup
has Kind OF Republican boss tue downfall
Of william II. Bumsted ana he took his seat after the
sprine election snd became very upon he
director. But one day Mr. Halstcd his comp Il T
him oy taking from MS desk roll Of papers, saying
that he had there evidence enough to send Startup 10
STATE prison. II Is said that the facts upon which
relies Tor ratification were obtained ny HIM when act
ing a. foreman OF the HUDSON county Jury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
A FLORAL R1RITY,
Plant thnt blossoms only Once n Year, and
then Only ut Night.

Two great, gorgeous, white blossoms
with yellow stamens and rose colored sepals,
the continuation Of a tube foot In length,
formed the crowning glory Of an immense
branching cactus that stood Just within the
open doorway OF DIR. Kunzes drug store at 600
Third avenue, last evening. Tho beautiful
flowers. looking something like gloriHed pond
lilies, attracted attention. The plant was the
PhyHocactus grandis rOsens, native OF Central
America, and type OF the luxurant tropical
vegetation that requires the rich. damp earth
and Intense heat of the interior valleys. rather
than the dry arid soil In which plants OF It's
eerums are more commonly found. Ihe most
that 1t flowers only once a year and then only
at night. lhe beautiful calyx, moreover. never
unfolds more than once. and then for few
hours only. Those OF last night began to open
at o'clock, and closed at about 2 o'clock A. NJ.
They were viewed by artists aud men OF science.
who made drawings, and took notes of their
pecuiarities. lhe plant, which Is ave years
old is the finest specimen OF its kind ever ex-
hibited IN New York.
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TROUBLE FOR KING COAL.
Strike In the Shnmokiu REGION - Five
thousand Men standing Out.

TAMAoUA, Pa, sept. 26.-The trouble
between the coal operators and miners has rc-
suited In strike against tho reduction of
wages in the Shamokin region, the colliers
and laborers employed in the Burnside and
Greenbsck mines having resolved TO stand out.
The number Of malcontonts is about 1900 SO
far as this immediate region is concerned there
is no appearance OF trouble as vet. The resump-
tion Is almost entire, and there Is compare
lively easy feeling among the miners.
In the Wyoming aud Lackawanna districts
the miners ana their assistants are very uneasy,
and recent events show that there II reason to
fear trouble. Ihis morning the Executive Board
OF the Miners National Association met in
WilAesbarre. long and stormy session vas
held, but as the conference was secret the na-
ture OF the business transacted Is not known.
IL Is currently reported that strike was
agreed upon. A strike cannot, however, 20
into effect until the district branches Of the
union meet throughout the region.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
"YouR MONEY, or YoUR IIFEiv
A Brooklyn Woman's Bedroom Entered by n
DurgIur,

Mrs. Elizabeth smith of 727 Fulton street,
Brooklyn, was awakened early on Monday morning by
burglar scratching matches in her Seeing tnat
she was aware of his presence he whisperel Lie
down. do you hear2 II you yell, or make one SQUAD,
IN blow your brains out" Mrs Smith sank back upon
her pillow. She alone In the apartments, except
with her siIyearold daughter The man added, ="
he hcd revolver over her " In my dress pocket
hanging over the chair" she answered. The burglar
tod ner 10 tutn her face to the wall warni htr not
10 look at hun lie then secured tlO from the dress
pOcXe', and muttrrcd uaths because the amount ~Ar
40 small His voice aroused the htile girl, ana she
med The burglar furious at TINS, and leaning
over the bed struck her blow thlt made her cry IL
the louder and at ths Mrs. Smith screamed The man
struck al her but gTazed her face ana ncn he turned
10 n.y. Mrs smith raised AN ALARM but the man es-
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The Democrats nf the Third Now Jersey Con-
gr,ss District Yesterday nominated Miles ko,s.
Hezckiah Smith has been nominated for Con-
gre-s ~ the Democrats ot the second New Jersey
DistlIrt,
A Tlden and Hendricks Club, with over 1b)
members was formed IN atlmer Hall South Brnuklyu
last ngat ana addresses were delivered Uy A. C. DAVIS
aud others.
The coored Tilden and Hendricks Club of
tho mira District OF Jorscf CIV, urgAnlzcJ Monday
tNcnlnv held an cntnusastlc meeting VI Turner Hall
lust evening
A liden and Hendricks mass meeting was
h.ld IN Neehawken, There was large attcndanee'
Bryce, A. A. Nch, and others,
At meeting at 10 GoerGk street, at which
tn nomination Of the Hon. = ), Cox for member ui
Congress was recommended stirring speeches we're
delivered by Col. Doyle aad MIR. j. Il furdy'
A ilden and Hendricks Independent Cluh, at
1B Cherry street, is OcoIed with Hugh A. Curtin Pres
dent Daniel Lane, Vice rresident Joseph OsulliVan
and rhos. Morrs Secretaries Jsmes Gilman. Ireas
urer
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-27
Nv oFFICE-sEhKER's cAsE.
where the Threadbnrc Plcn of Insanity was
Entirely InnucceshfnI.

On the night Of Aug. "a, Us Michael J. Allen,
clerk In the Register OF Arrears oce. standing
Court and Joralomon streets. Brooklyn, Thomas j.
shanley cooper, OF 27S Furman street who had been
the butt OF politicians IA the Fret ward asked "a
speak to him Allen declined to speak to shsney and
shaney said I'm get square with you and drawing
artvolver added. Take that" shooting Allen In the
back. inhicting flesh wound. Shanley tined for
felonou, assault with intent to kin lilo is peculiarly
sensitive with chronic comp aint that he s kept
down IN the world Ov certain enemies who have k.pt
him out OF ali political organizations out OF office
THIS peculiarly has assumed mild form OF insanity
The derOnce was that he meant to commit simple
assault. The jury convicted him. and Judge Moore
sentenced him to seven and half years imprisonment
In he peultentary.
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TIE LOUISVILLE RACES.
Grit, Linsmore, Harry HiIl, and keene Rich-
ards the Winning Horses.

"T"5 '"o 'Fr""IrH It"f7V'
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 26-There was fair
sport at the Jockey Club races to-day. The
nrst race, mile heats, was for beaten horses.
There were four starters, viz: Phoebe May
flower, George Bowman, Grit, and Plenty. The
first heat was won by Mayaowsr, Grit second,
Bowman third the second heat by Grit, May
flower second, Bowman third aud the last heat
by Grit. Tune, l;45, l:i6, l5OA.
For the second race, handicap. for all ages,
dash of IL miles, winners excluded, the starters
were Katie Pearce LlnsmOre, ElGlet, Thunder
bolt, Laura a., and Ehe Moore. Linsmore won by
spurt, Laura q. second, Edglet third lime,
2:iOA.
lhe third race, Gat House Stake, for three
year olds, was won by Harry IIil in TWO heats,
Patriot second, and Vissman's Leamingtonian
third In both. The other starters were Russ
Butler ana Pomona. lime, 341&, 3424.
For the last race, Association Purse, dash Of
IL miles, there were two starters, Keen Rich
ards's Kedman and old John iiarper's Very Fine
1he first named won IN 2Ol1..
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PRICE TWO CENTS.
LIFE In THE METROPOLIS.
DASHES HERE AND THERE BY THE
SUNS REPORTERS.
The Partisan Flower Couipany's Opening
Art TINT Almost Rivals Nature in It's Frcsbs
ness and In Its more thnn KegnI Beauty.

Inc faftstun FIOWef COnpUub Uptuina-
Art TINT Almost Rivals Nnture in It's Frcsbs
ness and in its more than Regal Beauty.
The rain OF yesterday did not prevent this
opening from being well attended. The store In
holiday attire, dressed up with the most beautiful fow
crs leaves, and feathers to be found one Of the most
elegant things exhibited bridal garnturc, consists
ing Of the wreath, bracelets. earrings and dress trim
mings made OF delicate white and bios
SONS. 1t exquisitcly nne and beautiful. beauti-
fu Dress garnture made Of pale blue chrysanhc.
NUNS and forget-me.not with dark bottle green
leaves Lovely punches OF roses, pansies geraniums.
water lilies and sprays OF delicate flower, were shown
which rya led the beauty and freshness Of nature 1hs
feathers were all Of the styles. Two very beauti'
fu bandeaux-ono pale blue, the other light pnk-for
the crowns OF hats were shown. They were coronet
shaped, and made Of the very smallest of ostrich ups.
the tips being an inch long and half inch wide. An.
other nne feather trimming made for the Of
nat and OF dark green cocks feathers the ends OF tho
feather being ornamented with very small pieces OF
pearl. Some feathers noticed Of which the ENDS
were Ietcd. Large Of artificial autumn leaves
were exhibited that were excellent limitations. The
vases and baskets let with tropical leaf plants also
few Towering ones and thistle leaves we're very
nne. An entire new thing some gold and silver
nowers, made to be worn at gold and silver weddings
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The Latest sixth Ward Homicide.

Justice Duffy has held Daniel Sullivan to
await the result Of injuries inflicted upon Patrick
Lyons According the stories told by the friends OF
Lyons, who has q barroom at iO8 Bayard street. on
Monday evening last. Daniel sullivan. a workman OF
10 Mott street, went to Lyons house and took sew
cral drnAs Later IN the evening Lyons was walking
up and down IA irOnt OF ms house aud sui picked
quarrel with HIM, and struck MIN ON the head with =
shovel Ly"rr's BARTENDER rushed out bnd caught his
empl yer Just he fell aud found him tnsensDe. Ia
the Chambers street hospital It asccrtsnvd that the
part OF the skull that had strucd dryep into
the brain, Yesterday Inflammation Of the brain set
In. Ills nJuries are fatal.
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the LATEST OLD woRLD NEWS.
The Concessions that Great Britain has
ENtOrted from China.

LONDON, Sept. CA Shanghae despatch TO
the 1imes says agreement has been come to in re-
gard 10 the Yaunan outrage. Its precise terms are not
known. but they include compensation to Mr. Mar.
garys family for his murder The recently
granted by CHINA tor increasing the fact6 for inter
course between the Government and foreign repre-
sentatycs to be fulncd, the judical system rcl
ances reetned Eching, aeity On the langtze rlvcr,
twenty miles above Chu- u-Kang, and three other ports
are opened 20 foreign commerce. The convention viii
be sRned shOrllN.
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TEXAS FOR REFORM
Al Least One Hundred Thousand Majority
for TIlden nnd Mendricks.

GALVESTON, Sept. 22.-At the election In No
yember Texas simply for Congressman and Presl.
dental electors. Under the new Constitution, State
officers elected last spring, all Of whom hold
The Fifteenth Legislature, which has at last adjourned.
fixed Jan L. 1879 the day oi the meeting Of the
teenth, so there Will be NO need OF electng members
for some time to come,
The Democratic Congressional nominations have all
been made. Five OF the prtacnt delegation Reagan.
Culberson, ThrOckmurton Mill-, and SChclcher have
been renOmlnated, and wil undoubtedly be returned
win but llttle opposition.
Tcxas will give Iden and Hendricks at least 100000
maonty, aud viii nObY do her share toward Ousting
GTautlsn.
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The Preservation of tho Parks.

At meeting Of the Sinking Fund Commits.
sioners yesterday, Recorder Hacket offered prcam
BILE avcrrng that the Park Commissioners have right
to permit the New YORK Elevated Railway Company
olsy track through the Battery, and resolution d.
rcctng the Comptroller to take legal measures TO
pei that company to remove the rard that they have
erected on the Battery. Mayor Wickham moved to
refer the preamble aud resolution to the Corporation
Counsel Recorder Huckett urged the passage OF tho
resolution. lie expressed his surprise At the Mayors
ignorance OF the iawr relating to public property. Tde
Battery belongs 10 the city, anu the Snsng Fund Com.
mission IL Its custodian. Tho Comptroller concurrcd
with the Hccorder. After further discussion, the pre-
AmDe referred to the Corporation Counsel, aud
the AOIutlOn lhhled