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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
NO NEW LIGHT ON THE MURDER.

TIE JERSEY CITY CRIME STILL MYsTERY-DENIAL
OF RUMoRs ABOUT BENEFITS BLoODsTAINED
CLOTHING-THE INQUEST THIS EVENING.
Mrs Jennie D. Smith is still confined in the
detectives Police Headquarters in Jersey CITY,
Her appetite voracous, but her face has grown very
thin since. and her eyes have hunted look She has
frequent attacks hysterla Many stories related
about Mrs Smiths actions in these attacks II
ported that she exclaimed Wednesday, Stab him
again. but the police claim that there is foundation
for the report.
Covert d. Bennett occupies Of the cells in the base
meut Of the building James Flemmng, lawyer Of
Jersey CITY, has been retained as Benefits counsel
Yesterday Mr. Flemming accompanied by uncle Of
Bennetrs who resides in Utica n " visited the prs-
oner and had long conversation with him. Mr.. Elem
ming says he is confident that Bennett is innocent
Of any completely in the crime. Bennett has told Mr.
Fleming where he the night Of the murder, and
the lawyer says he prove alibi beyond doubt
Bennett gave Chief OF Police Nathan an order
clothing. The trunk searched by Chief of
Police Nathan and Coroner Rouan. IL was ru-
we're found i'm the trunk Chief Nathan said yesterday
that this was empty rumOr, as ne knew nothing
about the finding Of bOodstained clothing among Ben
netts goods. Bennett says he had coat winch was
spotted with mOasses candy aud IL IL supposed the dis
covery OF that coat led 20 the rumor SAID Mr. feIn-
ming: Admit even that Bennett is guilty. would he
give an order the police for his trunk which contained
the bloody garmentsG The idea is simply absurd" He
claims that Chief Nathan agreed TO allow Bennett aud
his counsel To be present when the property was
searched, but the agreement WAS not kept.
Many persons were reported to have seen Bennett in
Jersey City the night Of the murder but systematic
inquiry by the detectives has failed to nd anyone who
Is prepared 10 testify 10 the fact The inquest VIII be
begun tonight at the Court House by Coroner Rouan
assisted by Coroner Crane OF HObOken. Mrs Smith and
Bennett will be taken 10 the inquest by the Chief OF
Police II ia stated that after the Is opened II Will
be adjourned for week. when Bennett and Mira Smith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
PASSENGERs ARRIHED.

FROM BREMEN-By Steamship Afoip-A. Won Beckerath
c. o. Corn A. sehierenbeck Runge Consul r. VogelsSng
w Thum. Mr. and Mrs de COryen c. j. BOshamer w. Rot
kerr A. de Vuo EbeIlY, H. Hrschberg NJ and Mrs g B.
Carpenter Schroeder @. Eisemann. G. O Corn Prof o.
FauhabeT wife and children Mrs c. Schuer Miss r. He'll
veg. D. Klein Mrs W. Raper Mrs ~ Brandeis and child
J. BTandeis. NJ. Fischer J.. W. H0ste, L. lanke
A. Khnneke j. Hayerkamp Miss T. Froese, Miss NJ Hon
mester Miss j. Redeker F. W. Martin Mt. ana Mrs Henry
Wrelen child DOscher, J. Sack l.. Stenem, f. Won
sdssmllch. r. yon Metzrad Zinkernagel MIS- A. Rick X
Leuk H. Vogel NJ VAIL f. schultz ]. Hechtner r. Faust
c. A. Busch f. NJ. Lesser Mr.. AMI Mrs. w Borgnann Mrs
y. Humme l. OllendOrf. NJ. Ollendort G. Frteheneht e
Eilmann C. Dieckmann NJ CAIN q. Zackler G.. Stuhlauth
Mr. siltersten, MIss b. Beer, Mis-, ~ Anderson, Dr. W
Ross A. Beru MI and Mrs X. Reis II. w. B0hrer, y
Schneider H. I. StTaek, Mrs. f. Halbers and child Dr. A.
Coye. L. Rechmaun IL Weber Miss f. R0hr' MIS- 81 Lang
and daughter Mrs b. Muller. o. Arnds
FROM HAVANA-BB Steamship Santiago ids Cnba-Geo:
p N Holt Mr. and Mrs Federico Gspert, Jamts Wilson
Don Santiago Jose era OTdex Charles Wilson, ENRIQUE
Voo Salvatore Juan GOlofrt, Emile Giro Juan Toraya
francisco SgnOra Angela Marcndez Francisco
RUIZ claudio Grandes, Ramon Vaa Nicola Ramorino Carl
Setter 81 Wa Su.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
FAILURE OF SEVERAL FIRMS.

Herzig Brothers, importers and shippers of
furs and skins, at No. 55 Mercer-st, have failed and
yesterday firm made assignment for the benefit Of
creditors Frederick Lewis The liabilities so far
be ascertaned amount to from Sl500OO 10 $4,000,
OF which about due in Europe and the balance
to various banking institutions here account OF for
egn exchange. The merchandise Indebtedness in this
city will probably not exceed $1,000 The firm sue
ceeded that of HerzIg Brothers Leopold some years
ago. and they claimed In 1876 20 be worth at least S4O
OOOnet Their business has been gradually declining
for some time past.
Jaroslawski Brothers, bankruptcy before Register
Ketchum with liabilities OF about 100000 will obtain
discharge, there being no opposition on the part OF
cdsdit0rs
Assignments for the benefit OF creditors flied yes
terAy by T. Eugene smith 90 T. W. Smith, aud by Ben
jamln +. Trumpy TO Daniel b. Vermilye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
KING OF THE sCaUETZENFEST.

The three days festival of the Brooklyn
schuetzen Corps was concluded yesterday at the
Myrtle Avenue Park The closing scene was rather e1
citing. A large wooden bird supported by an iron
bracket Is the object fred at and the mau who brings
down the last piece declared King. single piece Of
the bird remained when Adoiph Pfsh fired. His shot
cid not take effect he had put his down and
turned when the piece fell Before II reached
the ground, however William Lang fired. Both Pan
and Lang claimed the right 20 be crowned King After
long wrange. during which there mucn excitement
and confusiOn the piece placed again IN position
and Was determined that the two contestants SHOULD
shoot again. This Pa refused 10 do firing hs gun IN
the air Lang fired four times without hitting, when
Covert Pape a wel-knOwn siOODkeeper OF COnrtst.,
Brook yn. brought the piece down. He was thcreupon
declared King. and after receiving prize OF $780, was
crowned. Prizes amounting TO $500 were distributed
among other successful marksmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
YEARS RECORD OF IMMIGRATION.

An official report made to The Bureau OF
Statistics shows that during the month ending July l.
1873 there arrived at this port 1860 passengers Of
whom $3.50 immigrants, 3,l67 citizens Of the
United states. and 794 tourists OF the total number
500 were men and 1879 Germany contributed
2O74; Russia LAG; England, LIB Ireland, l,072
Scotland 3I2; Austria 3O1i France, 217; Switzerland
1870; Hungary, 20; Wales, 6Si Poland 81; Holland, 49,
SPAIN 81 Belgium, 49, Sicily IL; Finland, Trinidad,
Cuba and Turkey IN Europe, each Brazil 3; St Thomas
and Barbados, each Greece Jamaica, Mexico Nova
Scotia aud United Suites OF Colombia, each; Vene
zuela Portugal Hegolaud, Bahama Islands, India. Gu
racOa and Newfoundland, each During the CORE
spending month OF 1877 $3.50 PASSENGERS arrived here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

The following characteristic note was re-
ceived by an express company yesterday in this city:
Tor watt make me Paid one Time as and this ouder
Time 50 cents for the same weight GOOdam kan my
money not pay the ground" GOOdam" is good.
The spirit is Wiling but the flesh Is weaklN. Y Com.
mercial Advertiser
Nurse-"Did You put flat nasty mud on
the doorstep Master Charles ~ Little Master Charles
No. nurse Nurse fartfully)-"But YOU from the
window" Charles Ignore artfuy)-" That you didn't,
for looked up to all the windows before did it"-
TfanH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
TIE SoLAR EcLIpSG.
pRorEssoR wArsoN,s REpoRr.

PROFESSOR wATs0Ss REPORT.
WASHINGTON, Aug. SIN letter to Rear
Admiral Rodgers superintendent Of the United States
Naval Observatory, dated Denver, Col, August 2,
1873, and received to-day, Professor ]. @. Wat
son. OF Ann Arbor, says: al have the honor
to report that, at the time OF totally, I OBJ
served q star of the four and half magn-
tude, in r. A. sh. &c., dec. 1so NORTH which is feel
convinced intra-Mercurial planet observed with
power of fortyve and did not have time to change the
power to enlarge the disc There is known IN
the position observed and did not any eongation
such as ought 10 exist In the OF comet very
near the sun. I will hereafter report 70
you more fully IN regard 10 the observations
made. The appearance OF the object observed that
o. ruddy star of the four and half maeni-
tude. The method which / adopted prevents
the possibility OF error from wrong circle reading:
besides had memorized the Washington chart OF the
region and such star marked thereon. BY
parOn with the neighboring stars Anaeanders SCALE
the magnitude Of the planet would be ty although
direct estimate at the time OF the observation four
aud half stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
LAwLEss RECREATION IN HOBoKEN.

A picnic was given by the Walker Associa-
ton Wednesday night, at the Otto Garden, Hobokcn.
AT an early hour yesterday morning number OF ruff
fairs present engaged in a fight. When this ended
they began deDredstons on property Several houses
were robbed saloons were broken OPEN and watches
and pocketboOks stolen from persons In the streets
saloon at No. % Newarkaye. was entered by William
Morrell aud William Koran, who stole quantity OF
tobacco. The rufiians were arrested and identified
thieves who had been recently released from Black
wells Island Eight others arrested. The prison
ers we're taken before Recorder McDouOugh yesterday
and were committed 10 jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
THE oVER-fSsUE IN PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. S.-John s. Bckle,
who was State Treasurer in 1s52-1S53 response TO
au inquiry regarding the 100000 over-ssued, pro-
dueed voucher signed by the former president Of the
GTard Bank, as follows:
MAY 81, 1854.
I hereby acknowledge that the Girard Bank holds
100000 coupon bonds OF the State OF Pennsyvana,
subject to the order OF the state Treasurer.
(Signedl C. s. BOXER
The present officers Of the Girard Bank state that
II the bonds were left with their bank
they were there simply for safe Keeping in
their vaults The bank had nothing TO do
with negotiating the loan has records whatever
the bonds and knows nothing TO any alleged pay
ment OF $4,000 on account OF the same.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
RuMoRED RECOVERY OF MONEY.

1t was reported last night in police circles
that $4,000 Of the $4,000 stolen from
the King family In yesey-st, had been recovered.
Inquiry was made at the Twenty-seventh Precinct
Station House. but the Sergeant said no knew nothing
about the matter and had heard nothing. The Captain
aud his two detectives we're not TO be found at the
station house. visit was paid 10 Mrs. King at her
house, but she denied that any OF the money was
returned On the stand outside store last night
found piece OF paper written In sorawling hand /:
Mrs King, don't DO troubled, your money will be
turned TO you IN two days" reward OF $500 has been
offered for the recovery OF the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
MANaLED BY A RAILROAD TRAIN.

As the p. m train on the Atlantic Avenue
Railroad was starting from East NewYork for Fatbush
yesterday c. b. surgis old man Of seventy. well
known In the place. out OF store TO get on the train
when he tripped the track and fell. The engine
fully fifty feet distant and passerby rushed forward
TO assist the old gentleman, at the time signaling
to the engineer to stop. Before he could remove the
man from the track the train upon him. IL passed
over the legs and arm OF Mr. SturJds. After the
engine passed him, steam reversed and 10 ran
back again over the manged remains. The injured
was alive last night but there II hope Of his recovery
The conductor aud engineer arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
NEW CARS FOR THE EAST SIDE ROAD.

Twenty new cars for the east side branch
Of the EewYork Elevated Road arrived yesterday from
Troy Lghtness, strength and elegance seem to be
bned in their construction. Externally they painted
dark lake tint, with gold and black trimmings. over
the windows in gilt letters tine wOrdsI The New
York Elevated Road" Each ear will accommodate
fortyeigh persons. The seats OF perforated wood
and extend along the two sides. The venators are ar
ranged with patent springs and SWING with the motion
OF the wind Spoke wheels used. because they will
run much easier than solid wheels, and patent packing
has been inserted between the tire and the wheel TO
deaden sound IL is expected that will be running
as far as SiXty-ffthst. by August 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

well adapted FOR school purposes, and Father Franso,
who has charge of It, hopes to be able to rent the
building TO the Board OF Education. The reason Tor
closing the school is that It's expenses are 700 heayy
that part OF the city already OyercrOwded Inc
matter was referred by the Board OF Education 10 tne
SchOOl-hOuse Committee in connection with the local
committees having charge of the schools in Columbia ana
Dp1raW-RtR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
WELCOME TO THE COLUMBIA CREW.

The City of Berlin, which is expected here
to-day from Liverpool will bring the victorious Column
bia college crew. The college in this city pre-
pared TO give the crew warm welcome. The steamer
Blackbrd will leave Pier no. 49, at the foot OF Corandt
St. at noon, to meet the incoming vessel Dispatches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
RAPID SALES OF FOUR PER CENT BONDS.

Another subscription of $1,00O,000 A per
cent bonds made yesterday by the First National
Bank which taken S70O0O 900 OF the popular loan
since August l. lie stated that in view OF the rapid
sale and increasing demand for this class OF Govern
ment securities Secretary Sherman hereafter probably
will make his calls for 52os In blocks OF $4,000, 900,
instead OF e, 900 a. heretofore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

Boston, AUG. 8.-Tho Journal publishes
report that the Hon John c. Sinclair Of Bethlehem, NJ
H. Is charged with irregularities in forging Endorsements
and notes. the amount being yet unknown. It is
said that MIR. Sinclair has made every effort pos
sibe to redeem such paper, which is held or
has been held by banks at LittletOn, N. H.,
Manchester Nashua, and other places, and by
the Everett National Bank OF Boston. The failure OF
Mr. Sinclair grew out OF his connection with the Naum
beck Lumber Company and other operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

1Ibt1ndrle HoteI-Marqus Villa de Mantilla, Span
ish Minister Washington, and Count Brunette % ne
Matthews. Of Ohn. Gssy Hoase@sir Alexander y Salt
Rank on Caifornn Captain Halowes OF the British Navy
Captain p McIaren the 47th Highanders British Army
RvSro0yf House-Captan James b. Eads, OF 81. Louis.
.....St Den's Hotsi-Professer NJ Yarna y. = N";fYn
1rsu1s Hofs-(eneral Daniel Tyler, OF Alabama. Union
Sotrs HotSL-G III spriggs OF the GREAT Western Railway
OF CANADA HOFFMAN HoUseWarner Miller, Of HerKimfr,
N ", BpckfngLam R0tel-Henry A. Whitney. President
OF the Providence Railroad ComT Rosnore
HOtet-M KOpper President OF the Natona BANK Oh IeAa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
CONDITION OF BENJAMIN MOVES.

Benjamin Noyes, president of the National
Capitol Le Company, convicted of conspiracy
70 defand the pOcyholders OF the NewJersey Mutual
LIFE and repFeyed by Governor Mcclellan until August
49, IL stl very sick In the hospital OF the Essex County
Jan at Newark His LEFT side is affected and partially
paralyzed aud bis mind Is also much affected. Every
EFFORT being made 10 get for him another respite, that
be nay be removed 70 the State Prison before the
Court OF Errors hiss opportunity 70 decide upon the
motion for a trial, which was refused by Judge
Uepue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

will be sent 70 the city as the steamer sighted
OF Fire Island The and their friends VIII nhrsn
no Broadway and the evening dnner VIII De gwen
at DemOnico's. The principal speaker VIII De ADraul
S. Hewitt, OF the Class o. ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
cIosINa oF A pRooKLYN PARocnIAL scHooL

At the meeting of the Brooklyn Board of Ed
ucaton on Tuesday. Mr.. Cyne announced that as the
parochia school IN district in which School No 20,
IA Coumba-s, situated, would be closed after Sep
mber !, 1t would be necessary TO provide additional
scboog accommodation In that district The parOohia
school referred to st. Peters Academy, CONNECTED vita
A. Peters Roman Catholic Church, az Hicks and War
ren-sts. Il Is handsome threestory brick building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
A STRIKE BY MACON HAMLIN,s EMPLOYEE

BosToN, Aug. SIN consequence of a re-
ductou Of 10 per cent In the wages OF the employees OF
the Mason Hamlin organ mandatory, Tremontst
500 men have struck work The factory Is closed and
Il is thought the firm will experience difficulty In lling
tho strikers places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
LEGAL STRUGGLE OVER TENCHFACToRIEs.

The argument on the order to the Long
Island City Board OF Health 20 show why per-
ancnt injunction should not issue restraining the board
from interference with the works Of the Standard
Ammonia Company, will be heard tomorrow at POugh
keepsie The main question Is the right Of the board
thus 70 bate an alleged nuisance without the authority
Of judicial decision The complaint shows that
the works OF the company leased land
at Newtown Creek, and have been established
at an expense OF about $4,000. The pro-
ducts arc suphate OF ammonia, aqua ammonia, and sui
phurio acid The company have similar works in popu
lous neghbOrhoods OF Boston, Cincinnati and Cleveland
and Il Il alleged that 10 instance they regarded
q nuisance. The complaint cites the OF the Kalb
feisch Chemical Works at Bushwick. against which,
some years ago. there similar charge OF nuisance
which WAS officially investigated. and which was de
tded By the Brooklyn Board OF Health TO be without
foundation Ahdayils are submitted from Professor A.
II Eaton. Of New York. and A. W. Wilkinson, Assistant
Professor Chemistry I'm the College OF the City Of New
York which allege that there no nuisance IN eOnnee
ton with the eOmpanys works AfidQvs are also made
by residents aud business In the neghborbOOd. who
declare that the works not q nuisance. AS
decision this will be regarded determining the
powers Of the Board Of Health IA other similar cases.
II Is awaited with much Interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

sun 5O4 sun ses..... 7O6 Clock fast 5m 15s
Moon sets. l:22 Noon souhs 9.4S Moons days IL
HIGH WATER To-DAY-A
sandy Hook 4.S9 GOV Island $40 Hell GAte.... 7.O5
HIGH WATER TO-DAF-P. 81.
Sandy Hook. 600 Gov Island. 5:33 Hell Ga5e... 722
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
YELLOW FEVER AT PORT EADs.

NEw-0RLEANs, Aug. 8.-Seventeen cases of
yellow fever have occurred Port Esds. OF these
died, one recovered and fifteen are under treatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
AN ELEPHANT FIGHTING AN ALLIGATOR.

f. T. Howe, who has had charge of the
animals in the Coney Island Aquarium, in explaining
the cause OF his lacerated and bandaged hand and a
said that received the injuries when trying TO sep
arate elephant from OF the agators with which
It was fighting in the tank ave were unwilling" he
said cat the time OF the TO let the partcu
lars of become public lest the visitors should dread 10
come 10 the place. On Tuesday night week ago the
employees OF the place were awakened by the screaming
Of the monkeys the believing OF the seaons the loud
Kissing OF the algaors and the unearthy tfumpetng OF
the elephants fastened to the place and found one OF
,ged In combat The elephant had his trunk under aud
about the huge body OF the alligator. which making
assistance OF the men succeeded I'm separating the
bltans aud driving the elephant back TO his quarters
Just as was about 90 spring from the tank, which con-
tanned three feet OF water, tho alligator caught me by
the hand The men beat him on" Mr. Howe says That
tie elephant wanting water and seeug u In the hlliga
tors tank broke his fastenngs and Went there TO quench
MA rat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTs NO.
2is BROADWAY.
Gam 74o Noon. $40 3 J. M 89s. Mdnight. 767
Highest darnR the dav So. Lowest. 10,
Average. 77sl7. same day 1877, $685.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09
FOREIGN PORTS

CTRICTURE, Impotence, and Diseases OF ad ~
- GeneratiVe Organs RADICALLY and speedy AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

Being panic-strcken, the eneineer and eangforemau
took the boat yesterday for Mobile. Al the laborers
have also left
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-10-04
Cas- This cat.

A writer IN the Chicago 7,-i1une's
"Hcme Department. claims that the fol-
lowing = . simple and immediate cure for
solids In the head. sore throat, asthma,
sore nostrils, etc.: 1.-The remedy is
crushed cubeb berries, smoked in : pipe,
emitting the smoke through the nose.
After = few trials, this will be easy to do.
n the nose d stopped up 50 that II Is al
most impossible to breathe. one pipeful
will make the head as clear as a bell. For
sore throat, asthma and bronchitis, swal-
lowing the smoke effects immediate relief.
II il the best remedy in the world for Of.
ieusive breath, and will make the most
foul breath pure and sweet. Sufferers
from that horrible disease, liberated ca
tArrh, will find this remedy to be un.
cqualed. and q months use will cure the
most obstinate case. A single trial will
eonvince any one. Eating the uncrushed
berries Is also good foz sore throat and al
bronchial complaints. After smoking, do
- expose yourself to the cold air for at
least hfteen minutes. The berries are per-
tectly harmless, and there is no use going
20 "catarrh doctors while you can pro-
surs this remedy. They can be procured
~ any drug store.