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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
THE POISONED PoTCHEEsE.

The examination of Mrs. Caroline Sickle,
the wife OF real agent Of this city, on the charge
Of attempting to poison her brother John p Ropke, Of
No 80 Ross-st Brooklyn and her mother, Mrs. Pope.
was resumed before Justice Elliott on Saturday. The
boy Bankmeyer who carried the poisoned potcheese to
Mrs Popes house. positive in his Identification Of
the prisoner Police Surgeon Edward Malone testified
that he had applied Marshas test 10 the cheese aud
thereby discovered the presence Of arsenic, but he
would not make oath that test alone. The analysis
being made by Hugo Mueller an analytical chemist,
would furnish indsputabe proof that the cheese was
poisoned with arsenic. DR.. ]. L. HasbrOuck. who at
tended Mr.. ROpke, said that the patents symptoms
were those Of arsenical poisoning Testimony was also
given by Mr. Ropke and Mrs Pope The latter said that
she had none the motbery feelings toward her
daughter At this point she looked for the hrst time
since entering the at Mrs. Sefke and the
tears started TO her eyes The daughter returned the
glance quietly and bit her lips TO repress her emotion.
Mrs Pope said her daughter had acted toward her
as a child should she never had done anything wrong
TO her In response TO the Assistant District Attorneys
request Justice Elliott granted adjournment, al
though Hr Allen the prisoners counsel said that II the
case allowed to go on he could prove an all1 In
five minutes. Mrs. Slefke was remanded 10 the Ray
mOnd Street Jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
EXPLOSION ON AN EXCURSION BOAT.

The steamboat Moses Taylor, formerly
eatboat but recently Hted up with cabins for the
pose of running excursion boat between this city
and South Beach, met with slight accident TO her boiler
Yesterday which so far as could be learned not at
tended with any serious results The Moses Taylor
left Pier No. North River. at $3.50 a. yesterday,
with about $50 peasureseekers including several fam
lies on board, for Cedar Grove She stopped at the
Coast Wrecking COmpanys wharf at sapleton about 10
a. M, and a few moments afterward everybody was
thrown into state Of CONSERVATION by the sound Of an
EXPLOSION and dense volume Of steam rushing up out
of the fre-rOOm. The passengers ran in all directions
tfamphng children under their feet and was reported
that one was killed, but this was afterward contra
cted by one OF the passengers WHO said that several
children received slight bruises and beyond this nobody
was injured. A subsequent examination showed tbat
one OF the socket BOLTS passing through both shells of
the boiler, had blown out, permitting the hot water
and steam to escape through the hole The passengers
were transferred to the Staten Island Railroad and pro
ceeded 70 the camp Of the 9th Regiment at New-DOrp
Tic boat was laid up at the Coast WreeknR Company
wharf where the damage can be repaired IN few hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
ATHLETIC GAMES IN THE CITY.

The Manhattan Athletic Club will hold its
first annual Fall meeting It's grounds, at Eighhave'
and Fifty-sixth-st. on Saturday, September 81 The
games will begin at o'clock The programme Is very
full and varied, comprising the following contes's'
Onehundred-y ards-run, handicap; running hgh jump
two mesrun; putting the shot one-mile walk
throwing the hammer 440-yards-Tun running oIotu
lump; twO-miles-walk; half-me-run, handlcapi pole
ieapiug; 44Oyards-hurdle race, handlcapi
members Dauntess Boat Club; tug OF war -
The inc az war teams are 10 consist of four men eaCn
one substitute being allowed, and handsome set OF
eolors will be given to the winning team GOLD ana sll-
YER medals will be gwen in each Of the other contests
aud for the two-milcs run and the hanIcap one-I9
walk there will be three medals Entries close next
SATURDAY. with George d. Parmley, the secretary ~ No
III sxth-ave., and expected to be very hu5Io
The medals are now on exhibition at the store OF Bra
hall smith Sparks, No. 104 Broadway Unusual SUE
cess has been attained by this club although its GROUNDS
have been open only few months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
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3:45 a. m.
3:45 a. m.
TIE FELLOW FEVER.

A GREAT SPREAD OF THE DISEASE.
OVER -FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY NEW CASES IN
NEw-oRIEANs-AN OUTBREAK IN PLAQUEMINE-
THE SITUATION IN MEMPHIS TERRIBLE.
NEw-0RLEANs, Sept. S.-The Towards report Az
new cases in this city including sick and destitute.
The following has been received from Plaquemine,
parish of Iberville:
gent associated Press:
We in the midst OF q raging pestilence. Or our two
physicians only one is on duty Dr. p s. Postel who re-
lion, all within the limits OF our small town.
Up to date 81 deaths have occurred Dr. s. d. schwing
Is down with the fever The disease Is on the increase
Business suspended Our financial resources are in
sufficient to relieve the many poor IN distress we are
CHARLES o. LAUvE, Mayor.
MEMPHIS Sept ga +. c. Cook OF the Howard Asso-
citation, died tonight This makes four deaths in mem
bershp OF twenty-one. -Four sick. Mrs. Emma
Ruder OF Cincinnati volunteer nurse, was taken SICK
tonight; also, Captain A. T. Lacey
The following telegram was sent by Dr. Mitchell.
with the approval of II. A. d. Longstaff, president
of a Howard Association, explaining the situation
tonight:
Chairman Relief Committee, Eeto York;
Situation horrible beyond description. Three thous-
and cases Of fever; have forty physicians; eight
have died; those from the North sicken in few
the ely and only Que ROtei-the Peabody~to furnish
food for the doctors and nurses We want everything
that pestilence-stricken, Vanishing and Impoverished
people need. r. W. MITCHELL Medical Director
There are only two drug stores open IN this city,
but tomorrow morning the Howard Association
will open those that were closed by the prOpretors,
and place prescription clerks in charge of them.
The Howard Association physicians report over
800 new cases to-day These are in addition to the
new cases reported to the Board Of Health.
DR.. McKim, of st. LOuis, died this evening.
A meeting of prominent members of the Howard
Association and Citizens Relief Committee was held
this morning at which it was determined, as a
means of forcing many people to leave the city, that
no more rations would be issued here TO those
not sick, but that camps would be established
and that those removing thither wOnld be supplied
with food. A committee. consisting of General
Luke L. Wright. Major j. S. Prestige G. G.. Fisher,
A. ID. Langstaff. eX-MayOr John Johnson and DIR.
W. E. Rogers, was appointed TO carry out this meas
uTe
kilograms received by THE TRIBUNE re-
port In addition to those referred to- the following sub
scrptons many of contributions representing
the receipts benefit and the gifts Of railroads
ond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
ALLEGED CRUELTY IN AN ASYLUM.

Peter Maloy, an inmate of the Flatbush
Asylum for the Insane. granted four weeks leave
OF absence August %. On August 80 he made an
AFFIDAVIT at Catlins Oce 10 the effect
that on August 5 a nurse in the asylum, named Rich
ards had abused him by strappng him down, with his
hands behind his back and his feet together beating
him with club, and throwing several pals OF cold
water over him He also averred that Richards treated
him in a cruel manner in variety OF ways, and told
him that he should never leave the asylum
olive Maloy further made oath that he be-
heyed he was placed in the asylum through
a conspiracy on the part OF his mother-in-law, his
brother-inaw and his wife, IN order that they might
dispose OF his property His wife and four children live
at No Garnett-st Brooklyn. Maloy, on August g.
escaped from the asylum by giving attendant sleep
ING notion but his wife refused to admit him 70 her resi-
denee he then went 10 Bishop L0ughin, who advised
him 10 return the asylum and seek MS release IN the
regular manner On his way back 70 the asylum MaOy
was arreste and detained az police station until the
arrival OF the ASYLUM officers. An investigation OF
the case will be made by DstrictAttorney Catiin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
CoRsOYS CLUBHOUSE BURNED.

INCFNDIARIES AT WORK AT MOUNT VERNON.
About 2 a. m. yesterday the large building
north of the railroad depot at Mount Vernon known
as the Corson Clubhouse destroyed by fire, together
with nearly the entire contents. The building was
erected and for some time occupied by Cornelius CorsOn
one Of the most intimate associates OF the late William
NJ Tweed and connected with him in various enterprises
It was frame structure 100 feet square, three stories
high surmountcd by large tower three stories above
the roof The first floor was arranged stable, and
fine ud OF fast horses kept there during the days
NJ the ring besides vehicles Of all sorts There on
The same floor room handsomely furnished for an Office
also a bnnaTd-room and bOwlng-aliey considerable
Dorton OF the second and third stories appropriated
10 an assemb capable OF seating audience OF
600 persons and suitable for ball purposes, while q
gallery afforded accommodations Tor Dand.
Anotlier portion OF the third story was used
~ a nicture-gallery while another was fitted
for library purposes the fixtures being OF black walnut
and glass The building was erected III 1870 and 1871
at cost Of more than 100000 Mr.. Carson is under
stood have transferred the property few years ago TO
lis broihernlaw, James j. keso exChlei OF the New
heavily mOrtgaRed aud also heavily insured IL was IN
charge Of Edward carroll VINO occupies tIG uWgns,
aroused from his sumbeis yesterday morning 10y tue
barking OF Watchdog, aud on looking out discoyged
that tie north End OF the clubhouse was ON fire. and ut
the same time heard the footsteps OF person running
M the road. An alarm was Immediately gwen, ana the
Gremeu Of Mount Vernon promptly Responded,
but the flames had gained too much headway
FOR them TO save tine building, and therefore they
directed their efforts e. saving the dwengs WHICH they
succeeded IN doing The hennery, when cost ZOoo lo
lis construction, shared the fate Of the club-hOnsr
large number OF valuable books Oh elegant anu Oh III
binding, belonging 10 Mr. GorSon solne pictures ann
riages we're consumed. The entire property, inclndng
fifteen acres e ground SI5e oon hs fa was
evidently the work OF an ineoudiary. 40 Two
OF the Mount Vernon firemen were returning
from the clubhouse fire, they discovered that some IN
ceudaFy had been work In another place. where arti
cles OF furniture bedding and clothing had been satur-
ated with kerosene aud train led 90 lighted candle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
WHY AN ORGANISE WAS DEPosED.

T. Albrecht, of this city, has been for two
years the oreanst Of the German Evangelical Church in
Hololrn He has a wife and two children. Soon after
he accepted the position Of orgaDst be secured num-
Der of pupils 20 whom he taught music among them
being Miss Mohn beautiful girl fourteen years Of age.
the niece OF the Rev Mr. Mohn the pastor Of the church
Mr. Abreebt was at the residence OF Miss Mohn last
Tuesday for the purpose Of giving her music lesson.
Suddenly he fell upon his knees before her and made
feryen profession OF love- The young girl made him no
answer, when he threw his arms about her neck and
kissed her she Indignantly ordered him to leave the
house. Charges made against the organist, and
,,estin0 a. he C,nestOry Of the church held the
next evening and Abreeht requested to be present
William Mohn the father assaulted Albrecht when he
eppeared but the members OF the COnsisOry separated
tie two men, Abrecht said the only excuse he could
eve for his conduct that he kissed the gr 40 a. 70
make her more attentive to her lessons The COnsstOry
formally depOsed the Organlst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
A YOUNG GERMANS DESPERATION.
ATTEMPTING To SHOOT HIS WIFE AND THEN SHOOT
ING HIMSELF.

Henry Graft, a German cigar-maker, aged
twenty-sx Of No. 90 Ten Eyck-st, Brooklyn, who has
not been living with his wife for month, on Saturday
afternoon went to the house of her parents in Leonard
st. AS her parents had forbidden him TO come to their
house. Mrs Graf met him in the street and walked with
him as far as MonrOseaye He earnestly persuaded her
10 return to him. saying that he could not 1--we without
his two children and II she refused to come back TO BIN
he would not stay long in this world She said that she
had tried him several times, but he bad not Kept his
promise TO treat well and to stop drinking, and as
her parents offered her home she thought II best to
Rtay with them. He suddenly drew q pistol from his
pocket and exclaming 81 will kill YOU" he snapped u
at her screamed and ran away Graft then pointed
fbe pstOl AT bis forehead and fired He fell the side
walk the blood flowing from the wound. He was taken
TO ST. GATHERINGS Hospital where 1t required three men
TO hold him while the wound was being prObed. Inc
ba was found lodged against the skull In his pockets
was found letter, almost iegibe, which he had writ
ten TO his sparents In this he said he about to
depart this fe he could not stand his troubles any
longer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
RuuoRrD DEFALCATIoY AT FALL RIVER.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept S.-The COM
munty is again startled by reports Of irregularities at
the Manufacturer Gas Company, OF which Charles p.
stiekuey until within few weeks ago, was
Mr. stckney had nearly full control Of the affairs
OF the company. Some time Suckney
was asked 10 resign and thai fact 20 worked upon him
that his nervous system and mind became affected,
and at times he bordered ON insanity III Is
potlons ana on Saturday morning he became
thoroughly Frustrated, and IL feared he
would die There are many OF Irregularities az
the gAs works aud the defacatiOn stated &C from $780,
900 u Joseph A Baker, who Is examining the
books says no irregularities have been discovered al
though he intmates that there had been fraud COM
mitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

BrerOort House-The Hon. 3. II. BristoW, and Gell-
era Preston. of Kentucky BuekinghGD HossJMau
co DefOsse Belgian Minister at Washington ST ydHes
Hos-Onrollsr Frederic p. Ocott, Of Albany ue-
nue. Hoe-U. s. Circuit Judge W b Woods OF Gt3Egsi
ern a. n Crane o. s. Al John r. Morris OF BALTIMORE ana
Professor Barbour Yale College. Windsor Hoti.Ex
Mayor Samuel g. Cobb Of Boston, and the Rev John StOs
of london Neto- York Hotel-Wlbam NJ valley, OF ga
vanDah " HSfrobotan Hotet-General Cyrus Bussey OF
New orleans and Judge Henry J. Sites OF Kentucky
1ibezadre Hots-JOhn Tucker Of philadelphia
4rsn1 0feI-Roert Heller Junius Brutus Booth. Coonel
g. L. Gillespie u. ). A. and Major w Powell OF Wasmns
ION 81 Nicholas HO-Captain Fowler Lieutenant had-
cliff ana Lieutenant wilkinson OF the British Army
Ersret House-COmmander Henry Wilson, " > NJ ana
tain Hamilton Perry, OF steamship Britannia 81 Denls
Hotel-Ex Governor f. NJ. Pease. Of Texas hotet BnS.
H. Wade land :. I. Everett OF Cleveland
Aoenue Hos-Judge A. o. Aides of Washington and W. b.
Wood. Of Atlanta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
FREE FIGHT An A PICNIC.

A serious affray occurred at a. m. yester-
day at Dttmars Park the hOrsecar elevator Jcr-
sey City Heights at picnic of association composed
Of Jersey City and HobOken butchers Two men became
engaged in quarrel. whiched TO general fight; knives
were drawn and several men slightly wounded,
sluugshOts being also freely used. James Smith. a
butcher, of No. III sevenbst, was stabbed by John
Heights and was badly wounded on the head by blows
from a slung-shot. Smith taken 70 the hospital;
Last night he was supposed 70 be dying. MCGOvern fed
10 avoid arrest but arrested last evening HobOken
by Officers Murphy and Morrison, of the HOboken Police
Department. and held 10 await the action OF the author
tiles Of Jersey City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
INVESTIGATING THE SUGAR FRAUDS.

While samplmg a cargo of sixty-three hogs
heads Of sugar. consigned to saz,rac Co. Saturday
the samplers discovered that much of the sugar was
artihcially eoored. The sample taken 10 the Custom
House. showed sugar when cleansed that would grade
nm 70 No Is, but which intended to be passed
through the Custom House No T. thus defraudng the
revenue OF a duty of cent pound. steps VIII be
taken 10 condemn much OF the cargo as Is not strictly
correct. ~
Tina reweighing Of q cargo OF consigned 20 Bru-
gifre A. co was completed Saturday. when IL dis
covered that false weights had been given on 347 hogs
heads and 551 boxes of sugar Suit will be brought TO
recover the fun value Of the sugar. amounting TO about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
RECEPTION AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE
Messrs Edgar g. FnltOn opened the Broad

way Theatre saturday afternoon with the social LOT
mality of "high tea" Many invited guests were
present to be presented to Miss Ada Cavendlsh tne
English actress who appears for the first time IN Is
country this evening at the Broadway The stage Mas
set with drawingrOOm scene, and here MISS ChVeus
received the compliments of the company MhSn n -,
cluded Mr. and Mrs. Francis sutherland Mrs; AghtSS
Booth Howard Paul, Mr. and Mrs. o. b Bnnce h0M"nn
Bronson Mr.. and Mrs. D. g. Croly, Miss CROW III ".
III White DR. Alfred X. HILLS aud wife. DR.. W. l. AiT ~
ander Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Dr. Pafdee' u ~, ".
SimOntOn. J. II. French Miss Minnie Palmer, " he
Marion and j. w Carroll. Music was furnished ny th
theatre orchestra. At the Of the stage hGh Yea
was served which in this meant wine and salads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
WIFE THROWN FROM A WINDOW.

Patrick Reilly, laborer, age fOrty-six, went
to his home. No 35 Dean-st Brooklyn, at 1 o'clock
Yesterday morning. drunk His wife, Mary. refused to
omen the door for him. whereupon he burst it open and
entered threatening vengeance. Knowing that he was
intoxicated and fearing violence Mrs Reilly hastencd
IN her bedroom i'm the second story and locked herself in
Reilly then forced open the door and selling his wife
threw her from the window. She fell heavily to the
in addition to other injuries. She was removed IN
critical condition 20 the Long Island College Hospital,
Reilly was arrested by officer FtzsmmOns and locked
no In the Butler Street Police Station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
rHIs CorNTRY,s EXPORTs he BRAZIL.

The cargo manifest of the steamship Rio de
Japeiro, which sailed on Friday for Brazil, was not
ready until Saturday. She had large assorted cargo
among which were IL 100 barrels Of -four 300 cases Of
Saving machines $50 Of dry goods, $50 OF
clocks 100 stoves 100 packages Of agricultural impe
ment 200 of prepared corn, 10 cases OF plated
verware $50 cases OF iron tacs, 100 chests of tea,
400 packages OF drugs 100 halfbarrrs OF pork. 200
packages Of lard go barrels OF ros 200 cases OF not
packages Of glassware so OF butter and cheese
cases OF opium, stationary engine and 100 cases OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
PISTOL PRACTICE IN THE STREET.

During fight in the rear of No. 20 RoOse-
yet-st at noon yesterday. George scudra, Of NO IS
Roosevefst fired four pistol shots at Thomas Murray,
Of No 10 James One ball struck Murray In the leg
another took effect In the side Of Christopher scherloek,
of No. 81 Jamcs-st.. who was standing near by, but
danced from his ribs and left only slight wound.
Scudra was arrested and locked up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

bands head putting ont his left eye. The woman has
been acting strangely for some weeks
james Dunpey. laborer, twenty-seyen
years Of age OF Ridgewood L. L, arrested on Sat
urday on the suspicion that he one OF the men wno
committed an assault ON Mrs. Martin September q
He was positively identified by the womans companion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
rrNERAL on W. Q. MoRToN.

The funeral of the late Washington Quincy
Morton one Of the oldest lawyers Of this city, took place
Yesterday from St. Johns Chapel, IN Yariek-st Mr.
Morton died last Friday, at the age Of seyenyeght at
his residence No. 1896 West Twenty-tbird-st. He was
formerly ven known 40 q prominent Admiralty lawyer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

Are you right sure that you are so physi-
cay constituted as 10 exempt from all attacks Of cramps
cholera mOrbus diaTrh@a dyseneryi II not u would be
prudent provide yourself with Dr. Jayne Carmlnaye Bal
medicine for these affections, and sure curative
for complaint and all diseases OF the bowels either
chllhIpn adults.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

but some years ago retired from practice The services
were simple and transformations there were no pall-
bearers, and only a few flowers were strewn on tne
coffin. The funeral services performed by the
Rev DR. Weston and The Rev. w. H. CoOpe. The re-
inferred In the vault OF General jacob NUT
ton, In the cemetery on SecOnd-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
Cutting IN PASSENGER RATES.

There has been another cut in passenger
rates from Cincinnati east Grst-cass tickets selling rs
low as Al and Sl4 with prospect OF s lower rates
Railroad mcn here state that the reduction IL caused
Inv fine Pennsylvania Railroad placing It's fare below the
reduced rate which the Atlantic and Great Western
Road permitted to charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
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Noon SETS 1886 Moon souha 1858 Moons age days 10
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

AN UNFORESEEN CONSEQUENCE" What's
vour holiday task Arrhy I" "O the geography OF the
Mediterranean This comes VI Dizzy finding out
Cyprus-bOther it"-iPunch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

STRUCTURE, Impotence and Diseases of the
- Gencratve organs radically and speedily cured Hours
o. and 6tO T. HENRY A. DANIELSM D. l4t Lexngtonave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
Announcements

THE FALL FASHIONS OF HATS
For gentlemen ready for inspection and sale at EsDen
scheids llS Nassau-st. Price So.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTS NO.
2is BROADWAY
ga M. 65'. Noon. So. NJ. ~ Midnight 6z'
Highest dur1nP the dav, To- Lowest 1o'
Average, 65is7- same day. 1871 6lS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-09

CENTRAL PARK METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY
ABSTRACT OF REPORT FOR wEEEESDISe AT NJ sEFT T.
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Corrected weekly by whIppie a Hay, Whole
sale and Retail Grocers and Commission
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