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, 1876-12-16
THE TERRITORIAL VOTE.

Secretary Struve has counted and off
cially certified the Territorial vote of
Washington Territory In examining
It we find that majority of 4, 16S votes
were cast in favor of State Constitu.
ton. the vote in its favor being $685.
while those who voted against it were
1850. As each Congress continues to
raise the apportionment of population
upon which Territories can enter the
Union and become States, we fear that
our chances are decidedly slim. But
the equities in favor of our admis-
sion are very strong, as we have
more population than either Oregon or
Nevada had at the time OF their admis.
sion. while we are vastly in advance Of
tho newly admitted State of Colorado
In commercial Importance. We produce
more hops than Oregon and have built
three tons of shipping to her one; we
raise and export more grain than Ne
vada ever began to cultivate; we export
more coal than Oregon. California and
Nevada together; and our shipments CT
lumber are larger than those of either
Californis or Oregon. Hence we are
placed under an unjust discrimination
for political reasons and forbidden en-
trance into the Union for paucity of
population. only. Below We give the
vote for Delegates and Territorial O. Il
GERS. as certified by the Secretary, un.
der the great seal of the Territory
FOR DELEGATE TO coNGPr's.
ange Jacobs. $3.50
John P. Judson. Observation-Disclosures. 1881
Jacobs majority. Observation-Disclosures. 242
PRosEoUTiIG ArToRN-Y-1sr DISTRICT.
T. ]. Anders, (Rep) Observation-Disclosures. 1927
Ander's majority. y................ 4
PROSECUTING ATToRNEY-2D DISTRICT.
N. II. Bloomfield. rep. 1883
Columbia Lancaster, (Dem.) ....... LASS
Bloomield's majority. 81
PROSECUTING A-foRNEY-3D DISTRICT.
". Il. White, Dem )........ 2,269
W. A Inman. (Rep9 9................... 1885
Whites majority ........... .... 334
The counties of San Juan and Clal-
lam are entitled to one Representative
in the lower House of the Territorial
Legislature. An election took place
two years ago. and a tie vote occurred
by which q special election was rendered
necessary. We notice that a similar
misfortune has occurred again THE year.
That old proverb lightning does not
strike twice in the same place." is fast
losing its early significance.
The tragedy OF Sardanapslus,
adopted from Lord Byron's play of that
name. has been at last Withdrawn from
the boards of Booths theatre in New
York. 1t seems that Mr.. Bangs. who
personated the Assyrian king, insisted
on pronouncing his name "Sardana-pG-
lus," while Mrs. Agnes Land Perry
Booth was equally as emphatic in call
ing him "Sardanap- -alus." 1t recalls
the two lend men" at the minstrels,
one of whom says
''On to to de battlefield!
De foe am now behind US.
Don't love to see de beast
Dey call de rackerhinus?'
Whe1eupon the other one calls him to
order and thus states the geological and
poetical proposition
''On to de battlefield!
De foe am now before us.
Don't love to see de beast
Dey call de rhinosaurus."
, 1876-12-16

The kilograms from the South would
indicate that the negroes, instigated
by Northern carpet-baggers. are en-
deavoring to inaugurate war of races
in South Carolina. When we get
through with them, the "Heatben Chi
nee" will come in for his share. Colo
nization abroad is the only solution OF
the problem that we can see.
Schooner Ocean Spray was sold by
o. S. Marshal Waters on Saturday, Dec.
9th, to the highest bidder. She was
seized by the Government in Alaska
waters for violation of revenue laws,
and brought $4,000 in greenbacks.
, 1876-12-16

ltOAL, and Other mineral lands, and mines,
~ surveyed, examined and reported upon,
Plans anc estimates for mining improvements
furnished. Special attention given to land
SURVEYS and to the location of city lots and
Blocks. Maps and mechanical dra wings execu.
ted. Nov. 3. 1878.
, 1876-12-16

vNyO THE SICK WHO HAVE NO HOMES
u and need comfortable rooms, good nur
ng and ski'ful Medical or Surgic Il treatment
at moderate prices this Hospital offers induce
ments superior to any other institution of the
kind north of San Francisco. Apl either in
person or by letter to
o26 G. A. WEED. N. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
THE .sHERJFFs PAST SEARCH.

MR. CONNER's STORY OF IIIs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
OF VISITORS AT HIS oFFICE-THE EXECUTION
AGAINST TwEEp's PROPERTY
The sherif's Office was crowded yesterday
with visitors seeking Information 10 the probable cap
tire of william NJ. Tweed. TLere were no prominent
politicians among them. Nearly all were wcllknown
ward and district leaders and they worried the deputy
sbelfs and clerks with questions and suTmses as
10 the truth OF the Geographic dispatches and reports
published in tic daily newspapers Sheriff Conner re-
NAMED al his Office al day, and gave to each ne"
conner IN account his efforts 10 find Tweed Under
Sheriff Cunning greatly annoyed by the unexpected
rush of visitors which mteriered with his duties.
In reply TO inquiries by a reporter Of THE TRIBUNE,
Mr. Conner said That he had sent telegIaphc dispatch
10 London hs agents there to ascertain the truth OF
the reported arrest Tweed in Span and aid not expect
10 receive any until tbs morning AT one time the
detectives felt Of getting him. clew TO his hiding
place was obtained which seemed TO point to Florida
but for some nothing ever came of it. IL was
barely possible that Tweed in Florida at the time
and finding the pursuit too for him had escaped to
Cuba from the coast MI Conner also said that he had
sent detectives TO every pare of the United states ana
Canada, ana had never siackened his Efforts
10 catch him. He had no reason to believe
the report from Madrid. His agents In Europe
had not yet verified IT, In the absence Of any official In,
formation ne knew lao more about IL than inc pupic L
learned through inc heWspdpei1, NC HSIcd =, H , -,
Spaiu ii necessary to bring Tweed BACK 10 the ty AI
Conner spoke bitcTiy OF the large outlay Oh money
Tweed had forced hin to use IN ni'hg detectives anu
EMPLOYING agents all over Tie country aud EMOlt MI
Conner added that his escape nom JAIL IWccus
friends had res0Tied 10 all SORTS u deFces - heep n
detectives rom hlding bun Dispatches hai Dceh SEM
TO the Sheriff. apparently ~ good fIL, giving mIcrhd-
t,On o! Tweeds lY Feeu seen certain days IN Lon
don Pars Brussels aud Othrf parts Of Europe aud iu
different places ia Canada. 10 bad become ~ ola $40 y.
and IL naturally lei in 10 consider the present report
erroneous. pam that the Spanish authorities ma
arrested two Americans but VINO ta2y we're, ana whether
one Of them Tweed he NOT yet ready TO 1ceve
The news was too good - be true.
wheeler t. PccGhain called Sheriff Couuer ycsicI-
day morning aud Reid O conversation with aim e.. 10
the retUTn Of the eNCcU' against Iwceds properly on
the Judgment ia S6,OiU,UDO suit Nj. Conner r.
ferrta iim 10 VanierpJei. Green a Cunning, sheriff.
counsel VINO were preparing the pal,rs. hiWT the IN
NJ. PeckEan siid to reporter OF llE lRibuNE.
II the Sheriff dOu make are;urn shall take eteps to
compel IL very soon"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12

The quarter is expensive and aristOcrac, the neighbor
hood being made up largely OF the old monthly hr'
sweeny quietly and is only at nome 10 10"
intimate friends. Several months ago he expressed n
self as seriously inclined TO return to ~ew-lofk anu
meet his aoeusers Az al intended proof OF this heroic
resave he actually went as far as London Mrs sweeny
formerly the wife Of William Page the artist-hSs
lately given some charming select masedes in Paris al
which the fashion OF the American colony las ~ repre-
sen tea.
Richard Tweed. son OF NJ. Tweed, ana moro
famiharIy known as dick" Las been living in Paris
under the name OF Richard Sands His apartment,
shared by Ebert A. Woodward Gate clerk Of the New
York Board Of SUPERVISORY is IN the Faubourg st.
Honore near the Boulevard Haussmann. He is supposed
to be acting in the interests Y his father as the sentinel
over his dangerous friend whose return Tweed always
feared and who he frequently wished was dead Despite
his vigilance Mi. Woodward, who goes under the name
Of Warren, makes occasional flying trip 10 America
During the past Summer be hOnOred Baltimore with
brief visit His embarrassed affairs in the hands OF
q prominent Broadway merchant, who; in the hope OF
efectng private settlement made atrip to Paris IN
June July,
York Printing Company remain In mystery, is living in
the Rue de BeDfasauce Parls, where he Is pursu
ing the study of Greeian and Egyptian hicrogyphcs.
William Hennessy Cook, generally known as the
"voucher thief" spends his time the circuit OF Brus
sells Paris aud London. During the season he may he
found in the latter city, usually III the evening at the
popular restaurant known the Criterion, lie Is re-
ported 10 be Ia Strengthened circumstances, and APP
paicItly greatly depressed Though ftclucnthS pubic
resorts rh he rarely TO be seen curing the day
lie unhestatngy recognizes his old friends, but avoids
making acquaintances. IL was NLe nc was beihg
accos;ed IN the following by former associate,
a loyal american, tEGt his Identity became known;
''Weil, Cook when you going home e. inquired the
inIuisitor with smile. .
they will let me, answered the culprit,
in an uudCttuie OF confidence. "Nel," exclaimed he
that was without sin, casting stone VI rebuhe, when
you do, | hope they will hang you"
Lewis Baker, who shot William Poole, and whose later
reputation associated with contracts on Genets l
lem Cuur house, resides in Paris and when az home
my he found any evening at the Grand Gale corner OF
Rue Scribe and the Boulevard enjoying game OF POKER
He has none bis interest i'll American oas, ana
while in LONDON this Summer, he might have been seen
az any hour of day chatting vita friend or rradlng
the eSEpapcrs BOwlcss Exchange IN Chaflng Cross
lie Is IN feeble health III personal appearance lac j. NOT
unlike Tauunys cx-Chicl Both IN face and stature tle
and hats managed his QuestionaDly-gotten gains greatly
To his own advantage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
THE RIFLEMEN AT WEST POINT.


The American and foreign rife teams went
ON an excursion yesterday the quarantine steamer
" K Hopkins up the Hudson River far a West
Point where they visited the United States Military
Academy being received at the landing by Brevet Col
r. f. o'Beirnc, and at the Academy Library by Major
Con schoaeld aud Brevet Brigadierden Noill, who
companied them through the buildings aud grounds.
The steamer, which handsomely decorated with
large and small flags was delayed until $50 o'clock,
owing to the late arrival OF the Irish Team from Garden
City. The Governors Island band accompanied the
party.
Among those on board were Major Fulton, captain Of
the American Team Major Lecch captain OF the irish
Team Col Macdonald, captain of the Scotch Team 1;
Augustus Norris Centennial Commissioner from Aus
tralia aud captain Of the Australian Team Major j. +.
ORcley captain OF the Canadian Team Major Charles
Clifford. Nicc-C Commodore OF the Royal Canadian yacht
Club General and Mrs. Shaer, and Miss sbaler, Gen
Mcmahon, Gen. Klburn KnON, tie Hoa. ID. W. Judu, the
Hon W. II. Gedncy, Col q. w. Wingato and wife, Major
j. T. Colyin, Quarantine Superintendent Major y: ID,
WylIc Mr. Coo Cr, NicPrcSldent ~ Any Rt Ass0ctG.
ton OF Ontario" aud wife, G.. s. SchermerhOn IT,, and
wigs Can't A. Anderson and Capt Grey OF Gen. Varlans
staff Ii,2 start for the return trip was made at 3
o'clock when tIo guests we're invtedtO a collation. pro-
yhled by the Qlaragtine Commission AFTER when
eIal toa4is were responded 10 by the captains Of the
vurous teams aud by D. W. Judd, " l.. h. steers, Major
d. d. Wylie. and Col Il. Mitchell. The boat returned
to her wharf at 73O y. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
TIE FRIENDs OF TWEED.

CONNOLLY, swEENY, BCHARD TWEED, WOODWARD,
wlLBOUR, COOK, AND BAKER--WnEEE AND HOW
THEY LIVE.
AT the present moment, when the rumOred
capture Tweed is the startling theme Of political and
social speculation word regarding bis friends cannot
fail 10 be Of public interest
Richard b. Connolly, ex-Controller, resides with his
Ron-inIaw, Joel r. Fithian, at Veyey, Switzerland
After an extended tour in the Fact and q prolonged
soOurn at Cairo where ne first recognized under the
thin disguise OF a French tourist he purchased Jointly
with Mr. Fithan the chateau OF the ex-Kpg OF Holland,
which lies on the shores OF Lake LeInaD.
Here he has since made his home. The place has been
hted up in the most luxurious manner The entertain
nents given are described as generous and elaborate
BOT elegant
Peter B. sweeny lives in Of the most palatial pri
vafe hotels Of Paris The is at No Rue Sol
feinO though the frontage lies upon the quay of the
River Seine The windows command view Of the Tuil
sres gardCns the palace and the Place de Ia Coneorde
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
CREEDMOOR CONTESTS.
LIE SHORT AND MIp.RANGE MATCHES.

THE SHORT AND MID-RANGE MATCHES.
CONDITIONS AND PRIZEs-LIsTs OF IuE ENTRIES
The rife contests ut Creedmoor will be opened
to-day with the International ShortRango MATCH and
tho international Mid-Range match. The shOrtthnge
match omen to all comers win be shot at distance OF
geo yards, from standing position and with any rne
not exceeding 10 pounds in weight and having mini
mum pnll OF trigger Of three pounds. Seven shots viii
be fired by each competitor, and the highest possible
viii be 35 points. There are 20 prizes to he COM
peted for In this match Tho first Is che medal OF the
United States Centennial Commission and 800 offered
by the National Rifle Association. The winner Of the
second prize will receive medal and $75; the winner OF
the third prize a medal and $50; the winner II the
fourth a medal and $25 the winner Of the 9th prize
will receive $I5, without medal The prizes from the
sixth to the tenth so each and from the llth to the
goth 50 each.
The second match, taking place to-day like the first
IL open to all corners. The distances are 800 and 500
yards Competitors required TO use military riies
Of not over 80 CALDER at 500 yards At the GO0yard
range the use OF any rifle which the marsmen may Sc
lect viii be allowed Any position without artificial rest
may be taken Ten shots viii DC allowed at each range,
but sighting will De permitted The prizes offered
IN this match duplicates OF those for the shortrange
match II the winners OF the first our prizes in either
match should desire t. the National Rife Association
will furnish piece Of plate equal In value to the money
wOn In addition TO the prizes, each successful rheman
will receive diploma for good craftsmanship from the
United Centennial Commission The entrance iees
required ~ for the short range and 81 for the longer
ranges II the entry has been made at the headquarters
OF the association; II the entry made at CreedmUor
the fee will bo 80 per cent higher.
The Secretary OF the National Rife Association at No
% Parkrow was busy ali day yesterday registering tho
names of competitors in today's matches The majority
Of those who entered their names are weknown MARKS
mon A great m nv persOns came from distance but
nromiueut members ofthc Rifle Association thought that
tkc number would have been much larger III
Inc association mad had sufficient funds 20 offer more
valuable prizes Many OF the foreign rlieueu are eN-
pcced 20 participate in tO-dhy's e0mpetiuonSi T. Rae
ard r. MeVtio OF the Scotch Team and j. sade, one
81 tie Australian rincmen have already decided to do So
An opporuuity will ne given ali who desire to enter TO
do so this NOR ing upon the grounds ut CreedmOor
ENTRIES FOR THg TWO MATCHES.
The is Of those who entered their names yesterday for
the short and mid matches is given below with
few exceptions the entries are the same for both compe
ttlons 70 viii be that of the Canadian rife
men and tlrce or four from the Irish Australian
teams will shoot:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

N,tr- York Rotcl-ScnatOr Thomas F. Bayard OF
Delaware and Congressman r l. Gibson Of LSHsaSa
Washington Miss Clara Louise Kellogg " FVta Acenms
eneal James ~ Tyner SeDstor Lewis "
r. Bland ami John g. Priest OF MIS-
1Nni, ovGOy. Alexander H. Bullock Of Massachusetts ex
MARYLAND and Gen. r. NJ B Young OF Georgia
.Eiseg Alexander T. Gal u Montreal Gen
JoseV Roberts U s. Army and Thomas DeksoD resbent OF
the Delaware aBH Hudson canal Company poGdn h0pe5
-Fear.A,m.ral c. II. Poor and pr d. Kiriieberger u s
Robert G.. SO Oi Illinois beiadfte HOtet-
Litta of the Italian Legation az washington
and Alexander PotGef ol the KnssIan Centennial COMMITS
sion W0el-COnE ,essmaD George Nlafu OF
Michigan and exGov H. d. Cooke OF the District OF Conn
Er5retf Rear. Admiral Reed Worden, u y NAVY
-. EYnsor HOtei-Gtn james J.. Donaldson and COL john
Hay coleman Hoase-Gen Jonn O. hoDns0n OF bIgnnim
WtsinoIeldnd HOn-Erneso AseIyt or the Peruvian
Legation Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
THE Hampstead RESERVOIR.

TIE CITY OF BROoKLYH EMPOWERED TO CONTROL
Ir-DELAY IN THE COMPLETION or THE DAM.
Kingsley g. Keeney, the contractors for
building the Hampstead Reservoir, applied to the SUI
Uremc Court IN March, 1876 for preliminary Injunction
against the City OF Brooklyn TO restrain the city nom
Withdrawing the control of the reservoir from the plain
tlfs on the ground that the reservoir was incomplete
and they did not wish TO yield up its control while 1t WAS
IN an unfinished condition The argument in the appli
cation was heard by Judge Gilbert who decided adj
vcrsely to Kingsley Kecney. The decision held that
the contract was at an when the 81 100000 appro
uriaed for the construction Of the reservoir was eN
iausted Judge gilbert also claimed that, az the con-
tractors were under the license OF the they were
not competent TO assert claim, against the ownor
for the possession OF property which they were work
ing. An appeal had to the General Tcrm and The
decision was rendered yesterday, sustaining Judge Gil
SAYS that the contract with the pintihs Is absolutely
terminated" Tue appropriation given ny the Jaw OF
1871 under which the contract was made, u rN
hausted, and there ~ no force IN the clalih laht
portion OF II has been spent outside the contract THIS
decision irls direct connection win the thihuNuu'
Obtained by the City OF Brooklyn from Judge barnard
which cnuels Board OF city Works 10 complete tue
rtone facing Uf tho dan 80 an expense not exceeding
nissiorers Fowler and Adams, obtained from judge
Dykuan, Saturday, stay OF proceedings pending tht
anpea! to the General Itrm from the order granting the
mandamus 20, -
offered resolution that the board advertise Tor pro-
pnsa. tor completion OF the stone iacng aud gale
houses OF the Hampstead RrEerNor dam, bar Comnih-
siuncr Adams. having advised by counsel that am
action taken ry HIN tHc resolution would he In Viola
dion OF Judge DykmauH order refused TO vote III inc
Affirmative and the resolution was lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
BOND FoRGERs APPLYING FOR RELE AsE,

Roberts and Gleason, who are implicated in
the issue Of forged railroad bonds in 1873. are now n
Ludlow Street Jan. under the Judgments in civil 5uts
brought against them account of those forgeiics
They have applied for their release, as poor debtors TO
the three chief courts Of this county, 50 far without sue
cess In the sn erior Court they we're met with tech
nicality In the Court OF Common Pleas, Judge Van
Hoescn denied their application tue ground that II
was not honest Thsir last Application was 10 the sl
preme Cont aud TIE matter came before Judge West
brook curious question raised on tins application
the statute, which must 10 followed Strictly required
resident Of the county where 1t Is made. Judge West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-12
PENSION FRAUDS.
PRESENTATION OF FALSE cERTIFICATEs--ARREsr OF
THE CLAIMANT.


Recent investigations by the United States
officials in this city seem to indicate that the SRA"
who have found the professional ball business
both difficult ana since the exposure and ar
rest of several boudsTen have turned their attention u
the procuring OF fraudulent pensions from the Govsrn
Tie discovery OF the extensive pension frauds III
Philadelphia and other cities year more ago Iut tie
pension officers here guard against false claimants,
and close scrutiny has been made of the pensioners at
each quarterly payment for several months. Detective
Crowley OF the United States DstrietAttorneys Office
after thorough investigation reported five cases Of
fraud TO the Government and Special Agent SIopp was
detailed TO trace them. An arrest was made about
week ago Of female principal and two witnesses VINO
were her alleged accompces The casa W a very
strong one and these persons acknowledged their guilt
Yesterday there appeared at the pension office q
woman claiming be Barbara Reich, with certificate
that she was mother of Carl Reich member Of tho
9TH NewYOTk Volunteers who died ia 1860. The woman
was sharply examined by Mr.. Shopp, but promptly
answered mCst Of the questions When the examination
nearly finished size suddenly broke down. aud told
Mr. shopp that her whole story false that her real
name was Barbara Eisele that the pension had been
given her by doctor" Rudolph iWieezorek, who had
paid her 81 to 60 and draw the money and that he hid
told her how to answer the questions The woman MADE
affidavit; these facts aud Doctor Nleczorek was ~
arrested In his pocket found the papers OF
two Other dead pensioners. OF the cet,hGales G9
tanning the names OF Alexander Hoeh ana Php Mullen
witnesses the former OF whom has figured III some OK
the bail Investigations In connection VITA
Weczorek From these papers the name OF another
ObuncG VINO has also been drawing tfaudu-
lent pension has been Issued for her arrest
II appears from the records at The peuslon office that
Mrs Eisee was a witness TO identify TINS woman, Who
pert0rmed a like office for Mrs. Eselc WcclUrek aud
tne woman Eisclc were brought before C0mms siouer
deuel. Yesterday and committed Ludlow Street Jail In
d fault Of ~ 900 bail each.
noctor' Wieczorok wac has long been known Ia the
detectives in connection with the Centrest bail men, is
IN his way remarkable character. The dOOfPate OF
his NOISE nelrs The inscription, doctor Rudolph
Weczofek Pastor" He practicng ply sicali, the
pastor of a German Lutheran church In BoOmIn6dae,
notary, q lawyer, and claim agent lie has also
appeared rs a witness in In the courts,