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The daily gazette., 1877-02-21
The General Assembly.
specially y reported for the Gazette.
SENATE

Specially reported for the Gazette.
DovER, Feb. 90. 1877
Senate met at 10 A. NJ. Absent Nj
Davis.
MIR. Hopkins, introduced an act l.
amend chapter 562, volume IA. Della
ware Laws, which was read.
Mr.. Ray, from Committee on Re
vised Statutes, reported the bill max
ing parties to record competent wit;
nesses, which was taken up, read Q
third time and lost.
Mr.. Hopkins, introduced an act to
repeal and supply chapter 437, volume
IA, Delaware Laws. Read.
MIR. Ray, introduced bill in rela,
ton to the Wilmington City Railway
Company which was read.
On motion of MIR. Ray, the bill to
Incorporate the Front and Union
streets, Railway Company, was taken
up. read a third time and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Sharpley, the bill
10 incorporate the Benedictine Order
Of the Sacred Heart, in Wilmington,
was read.
Mr.. Hopkins, presented petitions
from citizens of Sussex county pray
ing for reduction of salaries Of pub
lie officers, signed by 250 persons,
which were read.
On motion of Mr.. Hopkins, the bill
10 an end chapter 1888, volume 15,
was ia ken up, and recommitted to the
Committee on Revised Statutes.
Mr.. Fiddeman, from special Com
mittce, reported the bill to regulate
the toll for grinding food for cattle in
Kent county, which was taken up,
read third time and lost.
On motion adjourned.
AFTERNOON sRssICN
Senate met al 3 P. NJ.
The Speaker presented petition on
communication from Board of Educa.
Hon OF Wilmington, which was read
Mr.. Ray, from Committee on Re-
vised Statutes reported unfavorably
od the bill TO reduce the salary of the
State Treasurer which was indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. Ray, gave notice OF an act to
relncdrporatc the Newark Building
and Loan Association.
MI. Harrington, from Committee on
Roads and Highways, reported the bill
IN relation to roads passing over mill
Cams, with an amendment which was
read and adopted. The bill was then
taken up, and aid over after discus
sion.
MI Denny, from Committee on Cor
porahons reported the bill to amend
me act to incorporate the Town of
Middletown, which was taken up, read
q ihird time and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Ray, the House
pill providing for the mergure of the
New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad
companies with the Philadelphia.
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company, was read.
MI. Ray, from Committee on Re-
v.se' Statutes, reported the bill to ap>
pom all additional Notary Public in
Bat more Hundred Sussex county.
winch was taken up, read a third time
and passed
NJ. Harrington, from Committee, on
Corporations, reported the bill to in
corporate the Masonic Hall Company
Of Newport Delaware, which was
Iakan up, read third time and passed.
IN motion the Senate adjourned.
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ANOTHER LARGE FORGERY.

BANK CASHIER FALLS vIcrIM-THE FoRoE1
IS DETECTED BEFORE PRorIrISG BIZ THE
CRIME
Mr. Nathan l.. Lchnhem is a young man OF good al
dress and family, aud junior member OF the banking
hrm OF Lchnheim Son, OF Montrosc Pa, Of which
concern he also acts as cashier On Friday last he
came TO New York and presented for discount the
importers and Traders Bank a pron.issory note Of
which the following a copy
Three months promise pay 10 The order Of
stephen he.se, Ven honsana $1,000 collars At the
importers ana traders ''"N Ne" Tss sfErESs
The note Endorsed stephen Kesser'' and alss
al S. Lchnheim SON."
The bank officials took the note In the Ordinary
course OF business On us face apparently good.
The signatures the maker and ndorscrs were az on
similar notes passed through the bank, ana us IRE
sen.a,ion by young Lennhcim. who was known,
stamped II genuine. Ho was therefore told TO call
the following day Tor the money.
SUSPICION ARIsEa
Soon after bis departure the attention OF Mr.. Per.
kins, The cashier, was drawn 10 peculiar change ig
the Signature OF the Indorscr Kessler and his suspi-
cions becoming aroused, messenger sent to the
~ and so Iod street, TO ascertain II everything
all right" Mr. kcsser was out OF town. but his part
nor, Mr. Hail. dsowned all knowledge OF the transac.
ton. Wishing however, 10 be sure, Mr. Hall teIo
graphed Mr.. Kcsslcr, who was In Great Bend. Pa,
asking II he had made such note reply came
promptly back
My endorsements ia forged never indorsed a note Tor H.
stephens Tor See to II and have the
man presenting IL arrested
Upon TINS information the officials Of the Importer
ami Traders Bank notified Captain Walsh OF tho City
Hall police. who went TO the bank to await the coming
OF Lehnhcim. Yesterday noon the young man entered
TO obtain the cash and the Captain took him into
tody
The prisoner was nrragncd before Justice Kibreth,
at the rombs Police Court, where Mr.. Hall mado am.
daviI TO the effect stated Lchnhcim pleaded not
guilty TO the charge OF attempting TO utter forged
note and was remandcd, without ba, Tor examination
on Monday. M. kesscr has been teegraphcd Tor and
Will II IL expected, be present at the examination.
Mr. stephens has also been notified
DAMAGING EVIDENCE
ON the person OF the prisoner found o blank
promissory note with the signature r. I. Stephens,
evidently traced out by tho forger
The banking firm OF l.. $. Lehnhcim T. Son, Il 10
stated, transacted much banking business for both
stephens and kesslcr officers OF the Manufacturer
and Traders Bank incline TO tho belief that young
Lchnhcns intention was to take up tho note before It
fell due, and thus have toe use OF tho money during
the interval hoping that by doing neither stephens
nor Kessler would learn OF tho fraud.
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BERGH ON THE WARPATH.

During the past week Mr.. Bcrgh's officers have been
busily engaged in protecting animals from cruelty.
The condition OF the streets this past week are In
. somewhat better condition than the previous
one, and the travelling not bad, but still
plenty OF work was found to do, as the fol.
lowing will sbow:-Two hundred and thirty teams
were found overloaded, aud the drivers compelled 10
take of portions OF their loads Seventy-nins horses
found struggling for a foothold by reason OF
their shoes being smooth they the stables
or the backsmths Eleven hnc horses tell and so in
jurcd themselves that they had TO be killed. Nine
horses were picked up from tho streets and removed
TO stables or hospitals In the ambulance. Patrick
Giep. OF No. 10l West Houston street. arrested
Tor working a horse suffering from It's back
under the harness: Richard Hunter. No. 24j East
Foriyrst street, Tor kicking his horse In the
Each OF the above was committed Tor trial IN 5000
ball Matthew Cunningham, OF No. 69a Watts street
arrested for causing team OF wrctcncd old horses
worked The poor beasts were attached to heavy
truck loaded with coffee When stopped by the officer
they were struggling aud siraning 10 start tho I'M
mense load One OF them was lame, cut on legs, sores
on back and entirely urht Tor any work This Cum
nngham has been arrested several times before for
cruelty 10 his horses he was he'd IN $500 to answer.
aud tho driver, Mcmahon, sent to the House
oil Detention az witness. John RAIDER.
baker OF fremont, are tcd tor driving HIS horse
until II fell dead IN harness RAIDER had been serving
his customers with bread, and while on his way home
got drunk After making his last call he got INTO his
sleigh and commenced 70 beat his horse He was
monstrated with for his cruelty but that seemed TO
make him angry, and he dashed the poor animal until
II f9ll dead, having burst bloodvcsseL RAIDER was
committed IN $500 by Judge Wheeler
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THE MASON HOMICIDE.
sTEcKERT MAKES STRONG PLEA OF SELF
DEFENCE.

sTEcKERT MAKES A STRONG PLEA OF SELF
DEFENCE.
Tho trial OF George Stcckert for the alleged murder
OF Jacob Mason was resumed in Newark yesterday.
Upon opening for tho defence Counsellor Kalcsch
moved the Court 10 discharge tho prisoner on the
grounds that the indictment defective and indeh-
mite; that deceased died from other than the
stabbing; that the statute under which the indct-
ment was drawn Is unconstitutional and that
the State has failed TO make a
case. The counsellor urged his points with
great force and in reply the Court said 1t in
its power discharge tho prisoner but 1t
sci ask the Court TO direct tho jury TO acquit the
prisoner under the evidence Under this the defend
ant might DO convicted assault and battery
State the Court could not withdraw the from the
Jury, but could direct the jury TO convict Of
q much lesser crime than that charged In the nrst
count IN the Indictment murder In the Hrst degree.
The motion 10 discharge was therefore denied and
Steckerts counsel then proceeded to open his case.
loose swearing which would be shown to have been
done by the prosecution. The witnesses no declared,
were afraid to tell the truth lest they might lay them
selves open 10 prosecution for acts committed during
The trouble Tho defence would show counsel declared
that the stabbng by Stcckert done In sedccnce,
and when tho defendant that state OF mind,
when no believed that his life In imminent DANGER
and when IL either death Tor Mason or Steckert.
Tho first witness called was Emma Grosiner, who
lives opposite Harris, where the stabbing took place.
She testified to seeing Steckert leave tho saloon and
two men after him. They knocked Steckcrt down
with their torches and beat him. Other Witnesses
gave corroborative testimony. and the case ad-
journed Till Monday
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NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
HEAVY SENTENCES IN THE CASE OF THE ALAS
KAs OFFICERS.

HEAVY SENTENCES IN THE CASE OF THE ALAS
KAs OFFICERS.
The findings Of tho naval general court MARTIAL
which was convened at tho Navy Yard. October 81,
1885, have recently been promulgated by the Secretary
of the Navy and the sentences attached thereto have
been read on tho United States vessels the
marine barracks oil this station. Captain Alexander A.
Semmes, accused Of ''compeing scamen in double
irons stand up from early morning till ten O'Clock
in the evening. except at meals, found guilty"
The sentence Ito be suspended from duty six
months, and reprimanded in general orders by the
Secretary OF the Navy"
Lieutenant Commander Felix McCurley was found
guilty of using dsrespectlul language concerning his
superior and late commanding officer IN an official
communication to the Secretary Of tho Navy" OF
"empoying enlisted man to act as his scribe In
writing letter the Secretary Of the Navy charging
HIS superior officer with making false official report
In regard to said Lieutenant! Commander McCurley."
The sentence was ''six months suspension IRON duty
and rcprmand In general ordors.n
Captain William r. Brown, United States Marine
Corps who was found guilty OF "disrespcctu treat
ment OF his commanding officer" and OF conduct
subversive OF naval discipline, was suspended from
duty one year and reprmandcd in general orders"
surgeon Michael Bradley, found equity by plea TO
the charge Of drunKcnncss was sentenced to 'three
years suspension from rank and duty, on furough
pay, and rcprmonded in general orders by the Secrc-
tary Of the Navy"
The acts OF which the above named officers werc
found guilty by the court martial alleged have
war Alaska. during her recent voyage in European
uta
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EXPLOSION IN wEsTCHEsTER.

shortly alter two O'Clock yesterday afternoon an
explosion took place in largo ragcIcansing establish
ment at Bronxviic. wcstchestcr county, by which
two men were probably fatally injured. The factory
where the accident occurred has been occupied only
week or two by Grm who claim to employ now
ana improved method Of cleansing rags preparatory
thcir manufacture INTO paper Detached from
budnE Was along one story stone structure containing
an engine. boiler ana machinery, well as several
huge wooden tanks IN which the rags were stccpcd
q powerful chemical preparation. Through some
means as yet unexplained one OF these tanks suddenly
exploded with loud report aud the gncous compound,
communicating Instantly with the ire underneath tho
boiler, wrapped ,hc entire binding 10 mass OF hsmc.
Before they could escape the foreman OF The factory,
Win Thomas Wilson ara his two sons,
Fletcher James, workmcn, were severely lu-
lured. Fletcher wilson shockingy burned.
The flesh pcehug Oh some portions OF tho body whcr
his clothing being removed II Is thought that ht
cannot survive. The cider Wilson was also seriously
burned ABOUT the face and upper portion vi the body.
Tho other two received injuries OF though
not dangerous character. The building with It's ina-
cbinory and large quantity Of rags aud other stuck
was almost completely consumed,
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NORTH CAROLINA'S DEBT.
THE ESPECIAL TAX" BONDS ALL REPUDIATED-
THE PROPOSITIONS or THE LEGISLATURE.

THE ESPECIAL TAX" BONDS ALL REGULATED
THE PROPOSITIONS or THE LEGISLATURE.
Tho committee appointed to proceed to North Caro-
lima and arrange system with the Legislature Of
that State for the redemption of Its bonds has arrived
In town after a stay OF two weeks in Raleigh. Tho
claims OF the holders OF the 'old bonds" hoard
by the Governor and the members OF tho Leg
islaurc with attention. Mr.. W. J. Best, the
chairman OF the committee, states that there
most Intense feeling among the people
OF the state against the Especial tax" bonds.
Tho Legislature has decided repudiatc these entirely,
there is hope Tor tho holders Of these bonds,
representing IN the aggregate SIC 600 900 They
are known in the State as ''Josic Mansneldsn and
.'Katy Darlngs" When the committee visited tho
Legislature they wero asked at once Il they 'had any
katy Darlings" about them. II appears that
both the ladies' whom the bonds were named
alter, held large quantities. OF them which
they obtained IN very peculiar manner.
THIS mndo known by tho bonds being stolen
from Josie Mansfield at Liverpool Nothing definite
accomplished oy the committee, but the Legisa-
favored the discussion OF the subject and the
raugemeut OF some plan for the next Legislature to
carry out They all agreed that II some system OF
alton could be devised for the payment oil the Interest
the State would benefit by II In the matter OF establish
ing It's credit Mr.. Best viii return to North Carolina
with proposition In q week So aud on his second
return will report to the bondholdcrs.
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AN INSANE ARTISTS WILL.

THE levitt TRAGEDY-THE WILL or THE
SUICIDE SET ASIDE IN FAVOR OF rHE
WIDOW.
An important will case has been concluded In the
Hudson County Orphans Court, which involves for
tune OF 10000 left by William levitt, formerly an
artist in the employ OF Frank Leslie. levitt resided
with his wife and three children Ia Jersey City, and the
family lived happily together until last year Jcwitt
became addicted 10 drink, and, tits SAID shamcfuy
abused and maltreatcd his wife. As last the
unfortunate wife Instituted proceedings for divorce
levitt then made the Bank Hotel, In Washington
street, his home In July last the artist prepared
will boqueathing all his property to Alfred Cox propri
etor OF the hotel and then he deliberately shot nm-
sell. through the head Mira. Jewti and her childrcB
we're entirely discarded. ana the former immc.
diately commenced SUIT 10 contest the
VIII. Counsellor Brinckenhon who represented
the widow, ncd capas IN the Orphans
Court. Judge Holman presiding. II was proven tho
part Of the contestant that levitt at the time he made
his viii was suffering IRON arrangement OF the mind
and that he responsible Tor his actions Judge
Hoffman rendered decision setting tho Will aside
the above groaDds and letters oil admnst wcro
granted TO tho widow.
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A NEW RECEIVER ASKED FOR

In the Supreme Court Kings county, yesterday, APP
picaton made before Judge Pratt by counsel for
Frank Kalbncisch and W. II Ritter who ass ign eos
OF claims agains. the Empire Sewing Machine Com.
pany, Tor tho removal OF Charles W. GODDARD as 70.
Of the company. Some years ago tract OF
land near Lake Mahopac, Putnam county, New York,
was SOLD TO the Mahopac Manufacturing Company by
the Empire Machine Company. AS part payment the
stock OF the hrst named company was taken. Mr.
GODDARD, the receiver. is 1t Is alleged, stakeholder IN
both corporations The counsel for Mr.. Ritter said
that the property had been !rauduently conveyed
that IL s exceedingly valuable anu about 10 be
purchased by the CITY OF New York Tor $500 600
Counsel argued that the present receiver acting
with perso whose interests
10 the creditors OF the Empire Company. Mr. GODDARD
was appointed receiver july 49, 1874
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cognizanccs. They will. however DO rearrested early
next week Cray and the two Docherys will also suffer
rearresL They were admitted 70 bail in the sum Of
$500 esch and, In the OF Cray, n further
security oil $500, making his bonds $500 IN ALL
required on second charge OF threatening Joseph
Hcgeman with his gun on the occasion OF his capture
Crays father furnished the required security, and -
feared that unless ne 10 rsarrested and put under
msch heavier bonds he Will Jump bis bail The
Dochertys. who boys OF and eighteen years
respectively. are said to be the least guilty Of the
party. and wiz In all probability be admitted 10 states
evidence
COUNTER CHARGE
On Wednesday last Cray sued out warrant against
Johr Begcman and his iatber for assault and battery
on the occasion Of his capture Hon. up the time Of
his Illness also made repeated efforts TO secure the ar
rest OF John Hegeman for assault Both Of these men
were badly beaten BY both the elder and younger
Hcgeman. Mrs Conover has also endeavored 70 Sc
cure tho arrest OF Joseph Hegeman, charging him with
having forced his way into her house several
SONS and kicking up an awful stir. cursing her and
her daughter and carrying on like crazy man.
VANISHED
No trace OF Richard Van Liew and Isaac Peak, the
two missing members Of the gang has yet been dis
covered The general opinion Ia that they have let
the county, but the authorities believe that they
hiding somewhere GU the mountain and that they are
certain to be captured within very few days Amos
from the effects Of her experience living together
at the house OF the lattcr's mother
The trial OF the will be commenced until the
next sitting OF the Grand jury In APRIL there being
provision In the State laws for the calling OF special
Grand Jury The CHIEF charge. unless Mira Shepherds
allegations Of violation substantated will DO for
burglary and the assault
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THE COWENHOVEN SUIT.

THE VALUE OF THE THIRTY-sIx LOTS ON At
LANTIc AVENUE ESTIMATED AT SEVENTY
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
An action was brought time since by the heirs
OF ohm Cowenhoven against the city Of Brooklyn to
recover thirty full city lots, located Atlantic
avenue. The courts have but lately decided against
the city and the following commissioners were APP
pointed to apprase the value of the land:--Mcssrs
Abraham Lott, David Barnett and GeorgcJ. Murphy. A.
meeting VI the ssioners held for the pur-
pose Of taking testimony Mr.. HiggenbotDam appeared
for tho heirs, and presented formal OBJECTIONS the
jurisdiction OF the commissioners and their right 10
proceed. The commissioners overrued the obJec.
ions, and an exception taken. Messrs. Jesse
Carman W. H. HALEY, Walter $. Gore. George Brown
and G. c. Watson, real estate agents, werc then
ahmed by the commissioners as to the value OF tho
land The gross valuation agreed upon Dy the witnesses
was S73. 600
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REV. MR.. MCAFFREY'S WORK.


RELIEF FOR THE EAST SIDE POOR.
To TIE EDITOR THE HERALD
Since my last acknowledgment Of January 10 l have
received ahc following sums from the readers OF the
HERALp:--AIbcrt Crane, ESQ.,, $40; C. W. A., SIS; A
Friend, So For the Poor. So; Jew, twenty cents.
Total $50 20 Previously acknowledged, 500. Total,
$3.50 20
have also received, through DR.. A. II. smith, three
parcels OF cothcs-onc parcel from Mrs. Stcrnberg,
one from lady East seventy nrst street and box
iul from "A Friend 10 the Poor"
During the last tour months over 1000 persons were
relieved by me aud visited 1889 families The ais.
tress among he poor OF the side Is greater
than ever
Donations may be sent to DR.. A. H. Smith, NO J1O
East Thirty eighth street, to tho Rev d. VI. Mccall
frey, 55S Lexington avenue
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DISCONTINUED TAILORS.

Al Golden Rule Hail. F." No. 125 Rvington street, a
public meeting Of operative talors employed In max.
Ing up goods Tor the down town wholesale clothing
manufacturing establishments held last night Tor
the purpose OF completing an organization 10
insure protection ana better prices for their
labor during the ensuing season. Several speakers
addressed the meeting, giving detailed
account Of the condition OF the men employed In This
trade was shown that work had been taken out at
the rate 0f thlry.hvc cents for making q coat, ten
cents tor making pair OF psutaoons and Twelve
tor making vest They did not propose 10 pre-
pare Tor . Nrkc. but they urged organization
In view OF better trade prospects during
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PENSIONS FOR THE POLICE.

The committee appointed 10 dram bill Tor the es-
tabshmcnt OF a permanent Pension fund for the
Brooklyn police has a. last decided upon bill which
provides that hi,ccn per cent Of the excise re.
ccipts are TO 20 the fund and that the Board
OF Estimate instead Of the Police ConmissI oncrs, Is
to hand over the money and which also empowers
the Police Commissioners TO retire all officers on
half pay who have alone done duty for twenty years.
tho Commissioners use their own discretion in The
matter The bill will DO presented 10 The state Legs.
lature during the present week.
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A vIGILANT WATCHMAN.

Early yesterday morning the walchmau at Harrison
BROTHERS Howsons, No. 20 Cln street, heard
on the and started out 10 ascertain the cause
On the fourth floor he found bundle OF cutlery packed
up ready Tor removal, aud turning around he heard
somebody trying to elect escape through the scut.
tie the The Waterman pursued the retreat ny
parties fred his revolver tue last one, who was
Just then entering the adjoining building, No ~ CHI
he burglars got away but lcit their tools bo
hind them. The property saved ana for this The
lrin arc indebted 10 The vigilance oil the watchInan
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FORCED TO PAY.

In the case Of Mary L. Grdlcy against tho North.
western Mutual Lille Insurance Company the defend
ant recently. through counsel, moved for trial
before Judge Benedict, In the United states Circut
Court Inc suit was tired IN September, 1876. when
a vcrd for the plaintiff was gwen Tor $4,000, tho
amount OF policy held by Mrs. Grdicy on the life of
her husband The motion was yesterday denied BY
Ia.
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the summer. permanent organization was
effected by the election OF oncers and the adoption Of
constitution OF . previous Organization. me or.
ganzation Ia TO be known as tho Taiors' protective
Association aud some action was taken 70 iofm
branch organizations IN Williamsburg and Newark.
ocn nd
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certified when he had Il; but Mr.. Peckham said that
WAS
Maxwell. who was also 20 have been examined. was
unable to attend. account OF u broken leg and be
will therefore not DO questioned until Thursday next
ten o'clock In the morning.