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GILMAN IN JAIL.
GILMAN LOCKED UP IN STATE PRIsoN--AL-
LIGER BROTHERS STATEMENT.

GILMAN LOCKED UP IN STATE PRIsoN--AL-
LIGER BROTHERS STATEMENT.
Gilman, tho insurance scrip forgcr, was safoy
locked up In State Prison yesterday. He had spent
the previous night In this city with acquantances
at the Grand Union Hotc. where Deputy Shorin
McGonega had him In charge. An application that he
had made to spend his last night At his
home, In company with his family, had boon
denied. Only fow OF his friends called to see him.
his hiding place was kept secret Early yesterday
morning no took light breakfast at the hotel. and
thcn In company with friend and tho Deputy Sheriff,
he drove Grand Central Depot, where they took
tue eight O'Clock train for Sing Sing Gilman ap-
pcared very detected during tho ride seldom speaking
10 his companions At the jail he was received ike
ali the other prisoners, his cell assigned him
and the prison closed on him for five ycarsL
The swiitness OF his punishment was very generally
commented upon about town. All parties acknowi-
edged that, though speedy, the penalty inflicted
perfectly just Not much compassion felt Tor his
fate, but general sympathy expressed for his
tives, who will feel the disgrace keeniy AT his late
Office In Pine street the notice Ito lct''
posted tho door, and the rooms
closed The contents OF his sale proved very unsatis.
factory to his creditors There we're found a lev
stocks in his trustee and of the three
ing Atlantic Mutual Insurance scripa Gilman made
of the President OF the Commercial Mutual Insurance
Company. Mr. Smith will investigate Mr.. Glman's
affairs and what can be saved tor hrs creditors.
Mrs. Gilman is said to be much affected by her hus.
bands sentence that she Is lying dangerously i'll at
house East Twenty min tn street.
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and children were sent q couple OF days
ahead. These crossed the Missouri without any
tho Chief and his soldiers the commenced break
ing up as does rapidly and the Chief lost thirty
forty or his braves by that which impossible to
amid the breaking Ice in their attempts reach the
northern shore Chilled, disprited, wet. starved and
snore; but, knowing that Canadian territory but
few hours march ahead, and aware Of the hos
dams and the Major this band Of cutthroat refugees
neeng from swift footed. but fettered vengeance,
finally reached friendly territory at Wood Mountain,
miles. Here they threw OF tho belts and cartridge
boxes stolen from tho slaughtered squads OF United
States troops and, like escaped murderers as they
wore, tor once in long timc lay down camp nres
guarded by no dusky sentres, but watched and ten
dery cared for by the semi-milary forces Of Major
his special prot6ges
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A FATHERS SUICIDE.

Lille Poctzche, aged seven ycars, when sont yostcr
day morning by her mother to ber iathcr's room to
awaken him, screamed with terror opening tho
door, TO nnd him suspended, dead, from nail in tho
door post Leopold Poetzschc. who thirty
years Of age, was hairworker by
trado aud was employed by the American
Hair Curling Company, al No. 40 Park
place. He had always ocen hard drinkcr and frc-
qucntly quarrcicd with his wife. They had thrco
children, the eldest beng Lille Some soven eight
IN onths ago hs wifo Ellen left him and Tor some timo
supported tho children, but ABOUT four months ago
he persuaded her 70 return TO him, promising TO do
better In future. He had frequently threatened TO
taKo his Ito, and two months ago went down
TO the river 10 drown himself, but changed mis- mind
ana returned No cause Is gwen by hts wifo for hts
suicide, save bad and irritable disposition made
worse by drinking In strangliDg himself ho used
wrapping twine OF which he made rope of six
strands He had drank heavily the night before aud
quarrcled with his wife, who retired with the children
10 another room. He must have accomplished his
purpose some time during tho night, as when found
he WINS quito cold
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HANGING AS AN EXPERIMENT

Within fcw months past tnere have been one OF
two suicides and several attempts commit suicide
at HicksviIle TDesc events Impressed six year.old
son OF Mr.. GottIicb Rcnne, named Ernest, livna
about two miles from the village, and having Z
curiosity to know tho feelings Of person In process
OF hanging, he proceeded to experiment on his own
account. day or two ago no procured rope and
secured u to beam IN wagon shod Then no
natcly the rope was not In moose and he
did not strangle at once, but the jerk
vcnturcr found his experience unpleasant that he
gave vent TO ms feelings In agonzing ycll which
was heard by an Older brother who relieved hm
IRON ms predicamcnt. The boy was already black in
the lace and would probably soon have choked to
death. subsequently there between
ather and son, with music by the latter, and now,
when asked how he liked II, the youtniul Renne says
'Ich wiii mich nemas aufhacngcD." I" The "suicade
mania" NJ Hcksvllle Is now believed 10 be oheckea
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MOTHER AND CHILD.

Florence Disbrow, very pretty naxcn-hored child,
two years old, was yesterday brought before Judge
Barrett in Supreme Court, Chambers. on writ OF
habeas corpus, obtained by Max Steiners for Mrs.
Louisa Disbrow, the mother. She states IN her petit
ton that while visit 10 her father her husband
sold at their furniture and then placed Their
child In tho caro- OF Mr. Dsbrow's father She
asked to have the child restored TO her. Mr. WIbour
Larrcmore, behalf OF tho father med that Mrs.
Dsbr0w deserted her husband. aud that he was the
proper person to have the custody Of the child Mrs
Dsbrow claims, on the contrary, that he abandoned
her, ana that suit Tor divorce Is now pending be-
tween them. Judge Barrett appointed Mr.. George 4.
Scdgwick referee TO investigate tho acts ana pendng
his report directed the child TO remain with the father
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Herman W Donberger.-Motion 10 set aside aud
vacate order OF arrest denied.
walsh Va Fuzpalrick--Motion 70 strike out
amended answer granted.
Crandail Westeryolt-Motion 10 vacato order
appointing receiver denied.
Waring vs. McEwsn.-Motion to advance cause on
calendar granted.
MARINE coURT-CHAMBERs.
BY Judge McAdam.
Finimcu VS.. DAVIS Costs taxed AZ SlO4 "a
schaeiner vs. Stegner r-Receiver authorized 10 sue.
McCallum Vs. Mayer; Lawson vs. Ford.-Motions
granted.
witmark va kalisch.-Suretes approved.
Manhattan Building Association va Fallou: Stoue-
gerald W. Moore; Same VS.. McGovern: Delaney ys
Kolxy; Miller Vi. Greame, Donneiiy vs. Meehan-
Judgments.
Byrnes va. o'Uonnor; Kehoe vs. Whitman; Cortalss
vs. Gsranies.-Deiaulis. !
Hitler ys. Conner. Proceedings dismissed; $40
costs TO defendant to abibe event.
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mr. Joel o. Stevens, for several years Under Sheriff
OF this county, and at present clerk Depart
ment of Public Works. was yesterday appointed Dep-
uty Clerk to the Marine Court
Comptroller Kolly yesterday made the following
pay yments:-Society for Rclief OF the Rupturod and
Crippled SO, 1857 ii; Union Home School for Main
tenance OF Children OF Volunteers, 81, 952 49, Five
Points House Of Industry, S26l AZ; Infant Asylum,
So $50 81 These donations are made under authority
OF law
During the past week tho Croton water rents
amounted to $23, 1896 20.
Mayors Marshal Kelly issued S35 licenses last week.
for which he received 81, 00S 25
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PROMISCUOUS PLUMBER.

John Robinson a coach man, IN August last was dis
missed from the employ OF Mrs. Anna c. Duran, OF
Girard avenue and l6ith street, Morrsania He lett
behind pair OF pantaoons and Two shirts. On the
9th INST burglar entered Mrs. Duran's premises and
carried of the following arttclcs:-one pair OF gen.
tlemans CATERS one par OF ladys gaiters lady's
bo Dnet one soaIskn sacque, one gold brcastpin two
pairs gloves, one box OF quinine pills. one pair Of
gold specaces, ono waterproof COAX one pair oi cuffs,
one pair OF gold cuff buttons, one work basket one
Maltese cat. Next morning Mrs Duran found tho
stable door open and Robnson's duds non est. She
caused his arrest In the Harlem Police Court ycster.
day Robinson quite indignant being accused OF
roubng himself and talked about habcas corpus aud
other legal penalties. Justice Wheeler held him for
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CASE OF COLONEL GESNER.

There does not appear TO be entire satisfaction
tho part OF District Attorney Phelps at the decision
recently given by Judge wcstbrook IN tho OF
Colonei Nelson A. Gesner, tho alleged forgcr and he
has determined 1t seems, 10 carry tho matter to tho
Supreme Court General Term, for review. As pre-
liminary step 10 this course Mr.. Phelps yesterday
made application 10 Judge Donohuc Tor writ OF
torar directing Judge Wcstbrook produce the pa
pers and proceedings before him In the hearing the
writ OF habeas corpus. Tho application was gran ted,
aud this Will take the case before tho General Term
Tor It's action In the premses
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BROOKLYN'S STATE TAXES.

Edward b. Galley, clerk Of the Kings County Board
OF Supervisors. has received from tho State Comp
trocr the result OF tho deliberations OF the Board or
Equalization OF Taxes. Tho latter body have agreed
10 ax the aggregate valuation Of property IN
Kings county al the sum OF $26l 1922 265 Upon this
amount there Is a Stale tax OF $S2I 500 SO
to be levied Tor the current fiscal year, commencing
October l. 1871, being l6 mills on tho dollar The
items for which the State tax is levied as foows
For schools, y mills; for general purposes, liza
mills Tor the new Capitol and other buildings, "a
mil; Tor canals, 1.3 mill The nonresident taxos
credited 10 Kings county for 1916 amount TO Oh
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THAT MOTHER OF HERS.

Ellen Quinlan daughter of Mrs. Ellen Quinlan, Of
No. l,l6i Second avenue, was discharged few days
ago, IN The Fty seventh street Court, on charge
brought by her mother OF wuncss and disobedience.
Tho gir proved she had been cruelty and had
lott her home Yesterday she again In the samo
court, and her mother accused her OF leading lowd
ana VICIOUS lie IL turned out she was living quietly
with "a married cousin In East Sixticth street. tho
justice therefore rcprmandcd Mrs QanIan. Sbo be-
came noisy ana abusive, ana threatened kill her
child. 40 a consequence sho was arrested, fined aud
placed under bait
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THE ALLIGER DEFALCATION.

Messrs. Brown and Campbell the representatives of
the Commercial Union Assurance Company and the
Provisional Committee held private meeting yester-
day in reference to tho deiacaton OF Mr. Elijah ALL
ger. Many OF his creditors said have been
present. MT Aliiger Is reported to have presented
brief written statement TO them but II he II was
kept secret, all knowledge OF It ut his
office. II Is understood, however, that soon as an
investigation Of the books OF the firm can be com
pIeted full statement OF their AFFAIRS will be madc
mi
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NILES G. PARKERS ARREST.

Niles G. Parker, tho ox-State Treasurer OF sonth
Carolina, was confined in tho Hudson County JAIL at
Jersey City, TIL yesterday when Sheriff Laverty
gave him in charge OF OF his deputies and one OF
Pinkerton's detectives TO take him back to South
Carolina Cover nor hampton's rcquisiton. His de-
parture was amentcd by many members Of the FIRST
FREQ Union Church, OF which he had active
member He was also president of tho First Reformed
Temperance Club and leader oil tho Ere Railroad
branch OF the Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATION He
was about TO take prominent part in politics in the
present campaign. His wife visited h. m In jail yester-
day and accom panied him 10 the Pennsylvania Rail
road Depot.
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A STUBBORN DAUGHTER,

Miss julia Ryan, Of West Eighty-third street, was
arragned before justice wheeler In tho Harlem Police
Court yesterday on a charge OF having stolen silver
pistol from her father Michael Ryan, 1t az.
pearcd that Miss julia had lover whom her parents
did not admire, and II Is said that threatened to
shoot somebody on somo occasion or another ir not
allowed to marry. Justice Wheeler admonishcd tho
daughter and dismissed tho case.
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RAPID TRANSIT IN JERSEY.

The property ownors IN the vicinity Of tho Newark
and New York Railroad, at Bergen, havo subscribed
$3.50 toward the erection OF depot at Jackson
The railroad company has agreed TO pay half the
pensc oil erecting the building which viii cost about
$4,000. movement Is also on loot TO widen Jackson
the widtn OF 100 fect AMI 10 connect u with
avenue g. OF Bayonnc.
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME coUEr-CHAMBEgs.

BY Judge Barrett
Andrews VS.. Rooney; Anarews VS.. fooncy.-Judg-
ment granted.
D,ettcr vs. Picrson--Lcavc to sue receiver granted
Kinney VS. Gorhnc. Judgment granted and refer
encc orucrcd to take account OF proDL
Stewart vs. Hovcy.-Moton granted as against the
company in default, out without prejudice 10 the
rights OF the defendant Hovey.
In the matter Of Prlchard. OF petition and
order Tor satisfaction OF mortgage oil record granted
Empire Building and Loan Association vs.. stew.
ens Notion 10 ASIDE decree aud all subsequent
proceedings denied, win $40 costs and stay vacated
yopel vs. Griswold-lhe surety Butler must
jectcd He not a all the Kind Of bail that the PLAIN
tin IL cntlted 10
McAlpinc VI. Kneeland. Motion for reference de-
MED with so costs, to ABIDE the event
Hunter VS.. Brlggs.-l have gone over the examina-
tion ana tn nix or receiver made out Ordered
accordingly
In the Matter OF Jones. Report OF special guardian
and oil sale approved and order OF conorma.
ton granted
Bassford vs. Gano.--Costs and disbursements
lowancc
Field VS. Briggs. Motion for the appointment OF
denicd, with $40 costs to abide the event the
provisional reccivership set aside and the injunction
Gated.
COMMON PLEAs-sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge Robinson
Cross ve. Boxen-Decrce signed
In thp matter OF Henrques The debtors petition
ordered amended on payment OF $40 costs TO opposng
creditors
IN the matter OF Butts-Docrec entered and surctes
on assiguccs bonh discharged.
Frcuchtnian2cr vs. acknowledgements granted.
The New York Lille Insurance Company VS.. Guy /;
Same VS. same, Keller VS.. Bombaum.-0rders granted.
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Dom. OF Canada GAG $50 so4 ass sl7, 7so, 1850
comparison for tnreo years is illustrated by tho
following tablet

For the FIRST time in many months DO tho figures in
relation 10 failures afford any agement, and,
taken IN connection with the improved business IN
merchandise which the autumn months have thus far
Witnessed and the certainty that great crop Of pro-
duce Is now being marketed at good prices, tho hope
may be entertained that the effects OF the de-
precision have been seen.
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THE TWEED CHECKS.

The following letters from sx-county Clerk Walsh
and MI James Mcconnell, lawyer, show that tho
denias ofTweeds statements are not at an end YETI
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Ny namc appears In the Tweed confession 40 having
borrowed 81, 500 OF Mr.. Tweed. which sum was never
returned" Tho facts are simply as follows:-I was
formerly very active member OF the Mutual Baseball
Club Of Now York, In which organ ization Mr. Tweed
professed and did tako great interest," The club In
various ways accumulated debt amounting to ST. 500
A committee Of three were appointed at a regular
meeting Of tne club to wait upon Mr. Tweed to solicit
aid in the matter. The committee consisted OF ex-
Councilman Bernard KcLney, Jamos Hayes and my
self. Alter brief interview with Mr.. Tweed no
readily consented 10 assist the club OF It's
barrassments Mr.. Hayes suggested to Mr. Tweed that
as u was not necessary Tor all the committee to call
for the check that he had better hand it 10 me. A
day or two later Mr. Tweed hanaed u check for tho
amount, which check l gave TO Mr.. Alexander "
Davidson. who the Secretary of the Mutual Base
ball Club, within hour Two receiving 1t to
cancel the clubs obiigatons For myself personally
never borrowed one dollar one mime from Mr.
Tweed. JAMES MCCONNELL
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THE STATE OF TRADE.

THE BUSINESS FAILURES IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA FOR THE PAST NINE
MONTHS GOOD OUTLOOK.
Tho following are the number Of failures compiled
by the Mercantile Agency OF Dun, Barlow co., In
the United States and Canada for each OF the three past
quarters together with the amount OF liabilities. The
total for the FIRST nine months o 1877 and 1870 also
gvon:-
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NEW Yonx, Oct. IL, 1877.


To THE DIroR OF THE HERALD
In tho confession Of William n. Tweed, a. pub
shed In the HERALD Of the 10Th inst, lind that my
name occurs In several places having received
checks for various from Mr.. Tweed. One OF the
alleged checks appears bear October 25 1862
for So, 600, indorsed by Smith Weed. l pronounce
this to bc downright forgery or the copfounding Of
my with somebody clses, which is scarcely loss
culpable In such connection, such check
bore my Endorsement received by me,
Tor me or through me. Another check appears dated
July 10. for $500. That check Tor $500, bor-
paid back to him In the month Of October, 1874
sent the money TO him by my brother Thomas p.
Walsh who paid the same TO Tweed in tho presence Of
Mr. Fostor Dewey and Mr.. Mortimer sullivan, and
took back, then and there, my note for the Same.
The other checks mentioned were for salary as Dep.
uty Collector OF Assessments, and for that alone.
stevens, President OF the Crot0n Water Board, the
position OF Water Purvcyor, at a salary OF So, 800
Mr. Stevens friendly TO the nomlna alton Oi Fer
Eando Wood for Mayor, and i on the contrary, was
s. supporter OF Mr.. John I. Hoffman. Feeling embar-
rassed in my position in the Water Board, Wow OF
this difference between myself and It's President to
whom owed my appointment, frankly told him
know OF way OF relieving him from an anxiety In
regard to my opposition to him the question OF the
election OF Mayor but 10 resign my place. This
accordingly did. Tweed being supporter Of Hoffman,
subsequently appointed mo Deputy Collector OF
Assessments vice Martin b. Brown, removed, and
sent the late Mr.. Henry Smith to Introduce TO Mr..
Starkweathcr as the successor Of Mr.. Brown l en-
tered upon the duties OF said Office and held II for
a year Tor saary-the amount had previously been
receiving Water Purveyor. 1t for this service
and tor no other that received Mr.. Tweeds checks
for $29l SO each month that renamed In tho position
Of Deputy Collector. This covers the whole Oi my
business transactions with Tweed, fully and abso-
lutely. WILLIAM WALSH.
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Lidbilities.

Total for Nine Total for Mine
Months. 1877. Months, 1876.
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- Rue Bienville Nile Orleans. --52
TRAND ASSORTMENT DE RfERE.
" ALE, PORTER, LAGER BEER EFT
Cidre.
Specialize pour lie bouteiliage de ces arti
cles.
Depot des meilleurs boEehOns vendus
dams lepays.
Mr.. I. Picard, repr6sente eette maison
depuis cinq ans. -aout IL 20.
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XyERRIER, T., GHnsmith, Main ST., be
tween ST. Louis and Green Street
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TsROCKHOEFr, H. Shoemaker, Main
- Street, between st. Philip and Jack
son Streets.
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JUDGEMENT.
JUDGEMENT:
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
HELENA FREYTET VS.. No. 749 PIERRE
&. TRONE

DARlSH COURT, PARISH OF LAFOUR
L che.-This case having been !regularly
assigned now III pursuance of said assign
ments, regularly taken up and tried. and
the law and the evidence being in favor of
the plaintiff and against the defendant.
1t is ordered adjudged and decrecd that
Helena Freytet plaintiff DO have Judge
mcnt against aud recover of Pierre g.
TrOne defendant the full sum of Three
hundred and eleven 574 dollars (s3ii.57aJ
with legal interest from judicial demand
and until paid.
1t is further ordered adjuged and deere
ed that the community of acquests and
gains formerly existing between the said
plaintiff and defendant be dissolved and
the said plaintiff is hereby declared and de
creed separated in property from her bus
band and entrusted with the sole and xx
elusive management of her paraphernal ss
parate and other property
Thus done read aud signed in omen Court
at Thibodaux Parish of Lafourche Oh this
Both November 1877.
tSlsned) ARTHUR F. KNoBrocH,
Parish Judge, Parish Of Lafourche.
Filed November 30th 1877,
true copy.
-A Test Clerks Office, Parish Of La
HSG fourche November Both 1877
J.. W KsoBLocH,
Llerkot said CouE7
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rCOIN, P. A., Family and Plnnta-
I. ton Groceries. Main street, between
,i5eus and st. Philip streets.
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