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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
OLD INDICTMENTS REVIVED.

OFFENDERS IN THE PAST TO BE PUNISHED.
REINDIC rMENr OF NUMEROUS BAILED AND ADJ
JOURNED CASES FOR FORGERY, BURGLARY AND
HOMICIDE-PoITICAL PERSECUTION SAID TO BE
THE MOTIVE.
Under the old Ring misrule, the District
Attorneys office in this county was made powerful
political engine for the control Of political malcontents
who dared to oppose the Ring leaders The Grand Jury
was often used the purpose OF ndcng persons ior
alleged offences There any intention to try
the indictments thus found, the being simply 10
righen the indicted persons into obedience to te point
ica mandates of the Ring On the other hand the DIS
Office was used for the purpose OF enter
Ing nole proseQuis against notorious offenders whom
the Ring was disposed TO protect and thus alternately
by ayors and threats, the Ring DstIictAtOrney maue
unwilling adherents for the Ring
Oflae years this system has been generally prac
sed bat Tor several days has asserted that Tor
poitical reasons numerous indictments, which have
been 'pgeon-holed" in the Dlstric-Attorneys ohice
are to be revived and the persons originally charged III
them with tho crimes Of forgery, burglary and homicide
are TO be reindicted and arrested. This runor mas
created considerable excitement among poiuciahs
many of whom are involved. An ex-Assistant District
Attorney said few days ago that there had certainly
been large number Of persons baied and discharged
when they ought 10 have been tried and doubtless II
District Attorney Phelps should be reelected this
Fail to the position which he holds, the list OF no
torious offenders who go unwhpped Of justice would be
increased BY many hundreds OF others whose crimes
would be cOndoned:
Applicat on to the D.strict-Attorhey's Office by re-
porter of TIE TRIBUNE resulted in obtaining the follow
ing list of persons indicted since 1872 FOR the crime Of
homicide alone whose cases have not been finally dis
posed Of:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
TIE HOTEL FIRE ar OMAHA.

THE BUILDING COMPLETELY DRsTROYED-THE
WATER SUPPLY DEFICENT-FoUR MIN BILLED.1
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 5.-The Grand Cen
trail Hotel the finest hotel west OF the Mississippi
River outside OF san Francisco which, as reported
specially in TIE TRIBUNE yesterday, caught Ere
mysteriously In the fifth story last night, was
completely destroyed. Tho building five
stories high and cost $500 600 II opened in 1873
and had Just been rehted under the new MANAGEMENT
messrs Kitchen Brothers, OF Leayenworthwbo leased
II from the prOprctors, Kountz Brothers and others
The insurance about 100000 on the building and
5000 the furniture. Tho loss the furniture Is
estimated at S25 900. Tho fire was aggravated by the
small mount OF water which could be brought 20 play
upon the upper stories Of tue building There
tIa failure OF the supply few minutes before midnight
when the fire had burned five hours division wall fell
on squad OF lrcmen who in the corridor OF tho
hotel, 6uTyng four men who held the nozzle. Their
names are John A. Lee, Louis Wilson, AlOuZO Randall
ana Billy Mcnamara A CJruice fell on "a man named
Locklcd and fractured MS skull. The efforts TO clear
away the debris aud rescue the were unayaIng.
The fire burned ali night, and at noon to-day not
inguishOd. The remains OF the men found in an
unacceptable state this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
SUMMER LEISURE.
NOTES FROM LONG BRANCH.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 5.-The weather is
again very warm The shines brightly from soft
blue sky and there is very little wind. With long,
heavy roll this waves still break upon the beach, but the
outside sea has grown calm and there Is little trace oil
yesterdays storm.
The number of departures yesterday and to-day mas
largely exceeded that OF the arrivals Some OF the hoes
begin to look empty and It probable that two or three
will close next week The Hotel Brighton VIII remain
open until the LIST Of October at least, ana VIII retain
Petermann's orchestra until it closes.
At the West End Hotel extensive preparations are IN
progrsss for the grand furess hop to be given on sat
urday night
private letter from an officer on the Yandalia to
friend here says that General Grant has rendered the
use of his cottage opposite the in which he resides
when here to the officers that vessel for next Summer
and tnnt IL Is probable they viii accept the Hospitality
General Grant Will 1t is stated, come here carly next
Summer and occupy his cottage by the sea.
Among recent arrivals are:
At the Ocean Hotel-John p. Keller and wife. Miss
Annie M. Crol Miss Susan d. Croll, Harrisburg Mrs.
Hartley Knight Mrs. NJ. Child, PHiladephlai NJ H.
AT the Mansion House-J. g. Douglass, indianapolis;
Geor Sc b. Emerson, Cinoiunat; Mrs. A. Lippe, MISS
Lippe, H. T.. Shoemaker, PHILADELPHIA; Henry A. IayiOr
and family, Rochester G. b. Hendrckson and family
BroOklyn; James Gillian aud family, NeW-1Ork.
At the United States Hotci-NOah Content Charles
AT The Decentralization f. Hallett sister and child,
Phlladelpha Alfred Scinab-l. New-HOrk
At tho West End HOtel-C. ID. Lewis, Mrs. Forbes
London; W. ID. Macy, Baltimore; William G. Cochran
Mrs Shobcr and daughter, Evan Morris, Mss n'lHo
Morris C. s. Hates, Miss i. A. Hates, Mr@. j. d. Hood
Philadelphia; Phillips Phgnix. f. b. Crowell, Mrs. d.
John Done. Jefferson Daniels IT.. New-York
At the Hotel BughtOn-MrS. J.. n. Grundy' Miss sue
Grundy, philadelphia; Richard Wayne Parker Newark :
George Berry, NCW-1ork,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
A COIrNTERFEITER IN COURT.

The examination in the case of Henry
Peckhnm the charge OF having sold counterfeit $50
notes on the Trademarks National Bank Of this city,
was begun yesterday before United States Commissioner
Deuel.. Peckham arrested Wednesday OF last
week. and In default Of 50 900 bail has been confined In
Ludlow Street Jail Edward Backwood Secret Service
agent produced and identified two counterfeit $50 notes
which he bought Of the prisoner July II for $50 Of
good money The deal" made at Matt"
Grace's saloon, No. IL East Houston-st, accord
ing to appointment made the day before.
on crossexaminaton the witness stated that lie had
been employed ia the Secret Service about two and
half years that before that he had been for few
months In the Post Office, ana before that bartender at
the Aston House, and engaged IN the biBTd-rOOm at
Frenchs Hotel Before that he had lived IN California
Oregon ana Nevada.
Tho testimony or BlackwOOd concluded the for tho
persecution and the request OF the prisoners
sol the hearing adjourned to Monday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
DECISIONs-SEPT. 5.

Supreme Court hdmbTs-BY Judge Potter
Morse agt Lbbey Martin act Plat Heydecker agt Read
ings Sinclair agt. iitter.-Grdnted
SHneTiOr (Onrt-.SDecidt 1Gm-BV Judge Freedman.
-Webe ar COnne-It is hereby ordered that the within
case be filed and annexed TO the Judgment roll
ChiefTuStice CurtIsln the matter OF the petiOn OF
Culeu-Order appointing Michael j. Cullen guardian al
htum of Elizabeth cullen. infant Place etc., agt Hay
Ward-Order granted Brush al agt Vail OF al-B0nd ap
proved Madison Avenue Baptist Church agt Wyckoh
a-Order denying motion with $40 costs MOnehen agL
Sohneides Hamilton agL MoIntyrei johnson agt evening
Mail Association Rinhart agt MCCORMACK bohngs agi'
Pitman Hazard agt Caswe Hodges agt stanton Wall.
Tug agt schwaGzkoDf Quirkgagt Dernckson; Mker agt
Stewart WATSON agt. COnOyer.-Orders gran ed
Common Pieas-Specidi IcTm-BV Chef-Justlce g..
p Daly-In re- assignment OF scott and othersRoerence
ordered 10 Harlow NJ HOyt Myers agt Hall-RefeTence
Alfred In re- assignment Of GotsOerger etc
Harlow NJ HOyt TO take proof report RaWls-
ter agt Rcichcr-ApphcatOn granted.
Ju6g8 h. DY.-RaisbecS ct al agt OeseTricher et al
Motion for Injunction denied with SO costs
opinion agt AckerMOtOn tor leave to issue ex
ecutOn denied opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
OUTCOME OF THE SIIVER CoYFEREycE
rrom The Nntlon.


The Silver Conference in Paris closed on
Wednesday, the 29h nlt and ended, most people
pected ID would end In failure to agree anything
The foreign delegates, however, before separating
solved that while II desirable that gold and silver
should both continue circulate money each nation
should DO as 10 pleased about the matter or, in other
words declared that though a fox without tail was
himself whether hs would wear ms tail not The
fatal defect ia the American that 10 was well
known TO the Europeans that bad, without any
heciOD and in Difference 10 considerations Ia degree
sceutific. rushed into situation which was sarmiug
most European countries that should stay, they
all want an outlet for their superabundnpt silver They
mists with p0litcness, but probably laughed among
themselves our plight. and simplicity In
BuppOsing they going help OF t. The best
thing for US TO do now 70 consider serOnsy and with
cuTsng aud yelling how ~ prevent silver from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
AN ITALIAN sHoEMAKER,s FRENZY.

Anton Gansapi, an Italian, lately opened n
shoe store at Flrst-aye and Hiney-egnth ST.. Among
his customers on Wednesday night were Kate Rogers
and Rose Hern. young women, living together at No
1,9i7 Third-ave. When thOy to depart Gansapi
locked the door, seized shoe-knfe. and pursued bis
customers around tho shop Miss Herlln sprang
through open window in the OF the room, and
fell into empty water tank twenty feet below. Hero
Nnety-ninth street Hospital Miss Heru found to
have sustained q severe Confusion OF the brain aud
other internal injuries. Her condition IA deemed cr
cal Gansap ned to the Italian settlement lying upon
" the rocks In tho vicinity OF Tbirdaye and One-hun-
dredthst where he captured yesterday morning by
officer Petit Justice Wheeler. Of the Harlem Police
Court, committed him TO await the result OF the girls
injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
A CRIMINALS LIGHT PUNISHMENT.
SINGULAR CLEMENCY To A PANEL-1mEF AND
wOULD-BR MURDERER.

Henry VI. Walters, the notorious panel
thief who commonly known among his old COM
panions rs "Eugli-h Harry" arraigned In the
Court OF General Sessions yesterday TO answer an IN
dictment for attempt to murder his wife on April
10 at his home, No - stauton-s, he cut her throat
with razor and then attempted to Kill himself in the
same manner. The woman had formerly lived with
him as ms mistress white he carried his panelhouse
robberies in this city. When he compelled by the
police TO leave NewYork he went to Philadelphia,
where no continued his operations until 1872 BY
threats of exposure the persuaded him to marry
her and they turned TO NewYork Under their former
relations Walters had used the woman well, but soon
a. they married hU began TO abuse her, At one
time she PEELED TO hayo him imprisoned In order
save life; lac had her sent to the Work
house for SIX months. His cruelty Increased until 10
finally illuminated I'm the attempt NJ murder. While
confined E Chambers street Hospital walters nlld0 an
S-fu effort % escape. Considerable surprise
created Yesterday when Assistant DslrlctAtnrucy
Rollins consented 10 accept from the prisoner plea OF
guilty OF AN attempt TO do bodily harm. The extreme
penalty Tor this crime Ia imprisonment for one year
sentence was suspended bY the Court until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
CALENDARS THIS DAY.

sUpREMH -CHAMBERs-POtter J.-COurt opens at
1880 Oclo * a. n-Calendar called at II O'Clock mNOs
% 20 10 d. a. 12 l24 l25, l4O l47 l4o l40 l54 l56
1853 l69
MARINE CouET-TRIAL TERM-PART I-Goep9 J.-short
Cau-esNOs. 4444 1894. 50j1, JOJ9, 1920 5O66 Ash.
GENERAL SRssIONs-PARr I-Hackett, Recorder.-Mary
SIN IT, Idreth Margaret Thompson. grand larceny
robbery stephen Smith, teOniOu5 assault
and battery Amelia McCOy Charles r. Brighton. grand lar
ccny James Burns Henry EinlOhg burglary; Mary DAILY,
grand larceny Patrick DOnobue larceny nom the person
william Rowan, Patrick Kelly, petit larceny.
PARI I-Sutheand. J.-Fank Deyens. Charles Gleason,
William shaw burglary; Maria MeDemOtt Kate Singleton.
grand larceny Emile Buhm, false preteBces Low Moses
battery Annie ROsenseD Levi EeseD Frances
DOuIin violation SANITARY Code Henry He1erman. Henry
Kepuler grand larceny James sullivan Andrew Early VIC
la0u Excre Law Charles stewart, Lawrence Kelly burg
larry. Timothy Mccarthy, larceny from the person
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 5.-The following Is O
list OF the first fifty the Court OF Appeals
calendar, made for September 10, 1878:
Class terminal Actions-NO l. Singer ag the People;
Manke agt the People g. The People aet Mann Class
2-Probate Cases-NO. Books Lansing o. Nixon ag
Wait 6, Harvey agt Cherry T. Wheeler agt Rnthyen;
Whtesy Frantz Glass S-ExeoutOrs ana Adminlsta'
Iors-No - Erie Railroad Company sgt NanderRls ~
ChenangO Bridge Company ag Page ~ Claim agt MeneRi
- samuels agt Northern Central Railroad company IoI
and Hudson River Railroad Company TO- stanton sgI
IeyeIid0e; Is, Mills ag LOomis; IA. Reed agt CITY OF
Bnso il Newell agt Nichols l9 Bardia agt Stevenson
90 Fleming agt. Brooklyn Railroad Company n, steet.
hemer agt Klop; %. Jordan agt. National shoe ana
Leather Bank % Sater agt Utica and Black River hall
ROAD Company o. Hodge agt. Hnppeck %. Williams agL
Gihes 20, irving agt RaEkne "a coTnSai agt MILE
81 eastman agt Henry 20. White agt Whilng 50 MAJ.
tin agt Fuek 81 Hoffman agt NewYork Central ana HSs
Brown agt Goodwin 81 Cooper ag Eastern
NOrh Shore and Central Railroad Company 81 Aniho1y
agt aS The Town OF Wayne agt Sherwood S9
De Iayalete agt WenJt; 40, McMillen agt CfOnn a.
COure agt Cornell A. Meyer agt Bennett; 49, COrdel -
New YOrk Central aud Hudson River Railroad Company A.
Meeker agt. WRIGHT class 4-No 10, Urban agt New
York state and Truft Company 49, Atkins agt sax
a. The People agt Bank North Amepeai AZ Fk ag
Benedict 40, Jasqu agt Conner; bO Payne agt Jones
The Court OF Appeals will convene september IT, 1873
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06

merchants clerk or broker was reduced. The recent
changes had broken tho secret system OF erquses
entry and liquidation about ten days, much less
than ever before.
Mr. Mcmahon said That 10 increase the revenue he
would Impose O tax and coffee TO secure more
efficient collection OF the revenues he would repeal the
AntMoiety and 20 facilitate the business OF the Gus
tom House be would simplify duties and make them
specific as far possible. Mr. Wood asked hun II ne
would restore the old mOety law under which Jayne
committed his Outrages. Mr. Mcmahon said that some
notifications were necessary He only knew that pc
the repeal t. mOiety law frauds were dis
covered than present and he believed that as many
frauds were attempted now before.
investigation Will be continued at IL O. m To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
CIVIL NOTES.

David B. Reynolds. of New Ork, has brought
suit for absolute divorce against Julia A Reynolds
Brockton, Mass, where they were married In August
1852. They have two children, enc SIX and one oight
years Of The husband left his wife November
H. 1877, saving that no would not return. and they
have not since that time each other lie now ac-
cuses her Of adultery Judge Potter Yesterday set aside
order OF publication the ground the de-
fcudant was not a resident Of this State
Judge Potter. in Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday issued order for the publication OF the
summons in the divorce suit OF Edith s. sackmann
against John J. saekmann. They were married In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
Il RAILROAD RECEIHER SHOT.

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept 5.-Ira Harris and
J. W. Colder, the former a receiver Of tbs Dallas and
Wichita Railroad the sater its manager were met on
the Dallas yesterday by Mess Painter Oben-
chain and Rosser. eIdirectors OF that road. Some
words passed between Harris and Rosser, when Harris
struck ROssor with his fist, and knocked down by
the latter with a cane ROsser then drew pistol and
began shooting at Colder, who standing a little
aloOf. Obenchan and Painter also drew weapons and
opened fire upon Colder, who foil mOrtay wounded
His last draw his pistol and fire Intellectually
his assailants. The three oXrectors surrendered
themselves to tho sheriff. Harris unhurL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
RFrEAsED ON PAYMENT OF DUTIES.

The trunks Of John II. Draper, winch we're
seized several weeks ago charge that they con-
tained dutable goods not mentioned in his declaration
have released upon the payment OF the assessed
duties which, 1t is understood amount to $1,000 The
customs inspectors who passed the baggage SIN I'M
der suspension Government sales IL is stated Will be
made no longer by Mr. Draper lot of stolen sugar that
was to have been sold by j. H. Draper Co having been
recalled The next regular Government sale OF SNUG
Qled goods. among which $4,000 fine cigars, VIII
take place next Wednesday at Barker CO.'S aucIOh-
rooms, in LibertY-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06

sent to earn their living IN the world on, bow ply
TO soorn work. except OF the refined and gentle
mauly kind and they either starVe are compelled 70
submit TO the greatest tyranny. They are as bad as
the ear-drivers and conductors who are now on
strike But the latter class have muscle. the same
oppression praetsed on them is continued tell you,
sir blood win flow as Of the results. It's only
question of time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06

june 1873 and child was born to them Two years
afterward In the summer Of 1875 the husband went 70
san francisco sent back letters telling his VIE thst
he intended marrying another and giving 20 nef her
"ireedOm" She accuses Of adultery with several
women In California and elsewhere who are unknown 70
her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
Silnatlcns manleo-- MaIes.

A HEAD WAITER MAN.-Young Swede of
"A line appearance; we know him 10 DO thoroughly coupe
tent aud reliable has large experience hotel aud
saloon work has filled bost private stylish places fully
competent TO take entire charge OF elegant private establish
nent IN dnngf room halls pantres good city
encos. Cali or address PROTESTANT HOME BUREAU
l3o 9th ave, fourth door above lOth-ak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
THE COURTS.
ALLEGED CRIJEITY TO WOMEN.

AN EXCITING SCENE IN TIE TONES POLICE COURT.
Among the passengers by the Narragansett
steamboat OF the stonngton and Boston Line yesterday
morning were three servant girls named Mary Brown
Lizzie Ryan, and Norah ONeil, who had been engaged
during season at the Narragansett Pier HOTEL ana
were returning to NewYOrK When the boat touched at
Pier 81 Captain George Hye, commander caused their
arrest on a charge OF dsOrderly conduct, by officer
Bassford OF the Western Steamboat Squad. On being
brought before Justice Kilbreth yesterday, at
the Tombs Police Court, the complainant set
forth that they had been shouting. bowling
and making such noise to cause passengers TO leave
their rooms. According TO the testimony given by the
officers the accused under the influence OF drink,
aud their conduct was improper and annoying 10 the
other passengers Tho accused, on being called to
give evidence in their behalf, severay denied the
allegations Of the complainant, and explained that one
OF the number Lizzie Ryan, is subject to ainting ITS
which gave TO the impression that she was ntox-
Gated Further they severay deposed that the officers
dragged Lizzie Ryan down into the hold after having
handcuasd her, ard detained her there during the
night, in part Of the vessel set apart for lumber
barrels etc. and that the hasister OF Lizzie Ryan,
who demonstrated with the officers on their cruel treat
ment OF the sick woman also handcufed, dragged
down into the kept there till the arrival Of the
ship in port NOrah ONeill. their companion, OF NO
go G0uverneuf-st., cOrrobOrated their statements.
into the hold with the other girls, and remained
there TIL they given IN custody to the officer she
also said that the sick woman violently handled
by the officers that her clothes torn from her, and
dress had to be procured for her when she arrived in
the city Justice Kibreh, after hearing the testimony
In rebuta given by officers, which admitted The use
OF handcus aud lOrcble detention IN the forccastle
under eNlouuaug circumstances, decided that the
eountercharge against the officers should be dismissed
on is merits. AT this time Lizzie Ryan, who looked
pale aud faint, and supported herself at the bar,
swO0ncd away aud fell 10 the floor. She recovered
partially aftcr little time. but had to be removed to
seat one Of her companions pointed out the marks
OF tho fettors her wrists. The Justice said
be would be- Obliged 10 dismiss the complaint
against the girls owing to his want OF Jurisdiction
tie alleged offence had been committed when the
ship was only about an hour from StUningtOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
JUDGE PRATT on STOCK TRANSACTIONS.

JlDDE GhAl ON BLUM lhANSAO IlONc'
A NEW TRIAL IN THE SUIT, ALREADY TWICE TRIED,
OF S. v. WHITE AGAINST DANIEL DREW.
s. V. White, Wall-st. broker and a we'll
known member OF Plymouth Church. sued Daniel Drew,
In the Kings County Supreme Court TO recover 81 AGO.
which he claimed be due account Of transaction
IN Union Pacific stock In March, 1875, the plaintiff
bought from the defendant the privilege of buying
within sixty days 800 shares Of this stock at 40. On
March ~ when the market was &c. he elected to take
Tor SiI4OO which was not paid. Mr.. Drew,
IN his answer, asserted that the claim
was Offset by a previous transaction In Rock Island
stock In June. 1871, the two men went into Joint
undertaking in this stock. whereby they lost SOL
03S %. Mr.. Whites share onc-half OF this, and
Mr. asked for Judgment for the difference between
hell ~ this and the amount Of The due bill In an
amended complaint the pauuh said that this claim was
Offset by important Information which he gave 10
the defendant s72 In reference 20 pool m Northwest
ern common stock In consideration Of this information
Mr.. Drew set aside 5000 shares Tor Mr. White, who on
April - 1872 ordered them 20 be sold at STA The pro-
Cccds Of this sale 10 was claimed, more tan onset the
previous transaction.
The case was first tried over two years ago. and re-
suited Ia disagreement Of the jury. second trial was
had last Spring with the result but Judge Pratt,
In order 90 have opportunity 10 pass upon certain
legal quCs ns directed the jury to render verdict for
the defendant Jhis was done. motion FOR a new
set aside yesterday by Judge Pratt In his opinion,
speaking OF the Information By the piautn 10 the
defendant, the Judge There be- no doubt rs To
tho suiceucy Of the consideration Reliable infOrma-
ton facts upon which the future price OF stock
will depend perhaps the most valuable consideration
that could be- paid Ia operator In the possession OF
the plaintiff would enable him 20 operate with success
Wnen he impaired It To defendant t1o latter could do
ne me