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The New York herald., 1878-11-15
SUBURBAN NOTES.

United States Commissioner winslow, in Brooklyn,
yesterday, committed John Mccarthy to await the
action of the Grand Jury charge OF passing coun
tcreit trade dollars several South Brooklyn store
keepers.
James Carroll, of New York, arrested in New
ark yesterday and held to bail in $500 for examination
charge of having in connection with Robert
Strahan. received stolen horses. Carroll says he
bought the horses from Strahan. who is missing.
The deputies of United States Marshal Harlow s
Office, Brooklyn, had not up to late hour last
ing, succeeded in arrcstng Captain William H. Ellis,
OF the British steamship Galilca who is charged with
having smuggled three young tigers into the city.
james A. Wilkinson, OF the detectives con-
nected with Pinkerton's agency. who was locked up
in the Gregory street police station Jersey City,
Wednesday night for refusing to inform Chief Nathan
OF his business leave the city, yesterday dis
charged by Police Justice Davis.
Suit was brought in the Brooklyn City Court by tho
wife Of painter named Geary yesterday against
Thomas McSlane. liquor dealer, to recover damages
under the Civil Damage act for the loss of her nus
bands services. She alleged that after drinking at
the defendants saloon he fell from ladder and broke
his leg. The jury disagreed.
William Jackson and William J. Brown, both col
ored. committed to Jail yesterday, in Newark.
by Judge Otto, on the charge of brutaly assauking
William Hennessey, q white man, on Wednesday
night. Hennesscy alleges that he was set upon by
the two negroes and had Of his eyes nearly
gouged out. besides being otherwise injured
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
FROM GRAVEYARD TO MADHOUSE.
rFrom the Boston Advertiser, Nov. 12.l

From the Boston Advertiser, Nov. H.
few weeks ago German by the maine Of STAR
becker employed in the forge department Of tho
Dover Stamping Company. Cambridge, made tine
victim of practical joke that has since resulted in
his becoming insane and being incarcerated in the
lunatic asylum at Worcester The facts in the
cleaned from trustworthy source briefly fol-
lows In the department where Starbeckcr was en-
ployed are several young men who were acquainted
with his eccentrcitics, and frequently made him the
butt for all petty jokes. One day of the gang took
the German aside and told him that in certain ce-
ctery in Longwood there grave in which
several thousands Of dollars buried. together
with the body of man who had peculiar religious
belief while in life and which corresponded with that
of Starbecker. He was led to believe that by visiting
the cemetery on certain night and repeating por-
tons or his creed all would be made clear 20 him, and
the money would be his He proceeded to act on the
suggestion Of the fellows, and dark night walked
over, accompanied by them, to the cemetery,
directed and went to grave in remote part OF the
yard Here he told TO knecl before tombstone
and repeat the names OF certain gods and when
the name 0t the right ono was reached he would
know ALA spirit would appear and designate the
hiding place Of the money. While engaged in his
devotions one Of the young men approached the
stone enveloped in white sheet. This had the
effect of frightening the man, who started to run
away: but he had proceeded only n few yards when
hc ran into the arms of figure clothed in black
cloak. The poor fellow fell in tit. Recovering
from this he started on keen run for home, reach
ing il about midnight. nearly dead with fright From
that night Starbcckcr has been less affected
in his mind. He 1Ias neglected his work, aud seemed
TO be impressed with the idea that the money would
be his timc Last Saturday he went TO the fac
tory with lot of documents drawn up in German.
and wished them translated into English 1t then
found that he insane and yesterday he taken
20 the asy lum. The young men--pntrick Crowley,
Barney Welsh Patrick Flood and Daniel Hayes---are
much concerned over the affair and heartily wish
themselves out Of it, starbccker has wife and two
children.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

Two hundred and twelve emigrants arrived yester-
day at Castle Garden.
The canal boat George Casey was found abandoned
and leaking yesterday at Pier IS East River.
In the Fifty Street Court, yesterday John
OConnel was committed in default of s2500 bail,
answer charge of attempted shooting preferred
against him by George Brandt, of Seventy second
street and avenue A.
Kate Ellis. domestic in the employ Of Moritz
Bauer, OF No 1869 Second avcnue. admitted, in the
Ffty-seventh Street Court, yesterday, that she had
for time past been stealing her employers
clothes, and was committed to answer
Special services will be held at the McAuey Mission
House, No. 3l6 Water street, on Sunday. November
H. at hafpast four in the afternoon TO commemorate
their beginning OF the seventh of this missionary
work. which has been so productive OF good among
the abandoned classes OF the river front.
The Rev. DR.. Eugene Augustus Hoffman, of Phila-
delphia who has recently been appointed Dean OF the
General Theological Seminary, has accepted the posi-
as the resignation Of the present incumbent, the
Right Rev. Bishop of Springfield, takes effect.
A statement received at the Produce Exchange yes
teray from the Canal Auditor shows the total amount
eth ncusivel 1875 to have been S1 912 tons against
1G3,7S5 tons in the period OF 1877. The tolls
collected amounted 10 S3640 U.s.. against s4 56 50 in
1877
Coroner Ellinger yesterday went to the Chambers
Street Hospital and took the dying deposition of u
young man named David Gafretston who was run
by truck in front of the Tenth precinct station
house. 1t is claimed by the friends Of the injured
youth that the accident owing to carelessness
the part of the driver.
head of the Dock Commission. has been seriously ill
at his residence for days On Sunday he passed
the critical period and has since gradually increased
in strength to snch an extent that yesterday morning
he sat up and partook of hearty breakfast. His
dtion Sunday critical that but little hopes
OF his recovery were entertained
The New York herald., 1878-11-15

Joseph Levy. On the evening in question smoke
and flames were seen issuing from the windows.
When the tremen arrived they found the doors all
locked They forced them open and extingnished the
flames. The family were all absenA and could
not be found Clothing and furniture had
been piled together. the bureau drawers
floor and the materials aud bed clothing were scat
tered about. All these household articles were
saturated with kerosene. But foTthe prompt action
have been burned to the ground. 1t large tene
ment, and was occupied by number OF families.
Upon the floor over that where the Levys resided
was poor, sick woman and her help
less family. She was unable to leave her
from the smoke and half dead with fright. Levy
insured for $500 in the niagara Fire Insurance Com
pany. This is but case in point and the evidence
in relation to the other prisoners is said to be of like
nature. The supposed motive for these diabolical
practices is to be found in the hope Of possible
ward derived from the insurance.
These alleged IRE bugs will be arragned at court
to-day
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
FOUR GRAVES DESIGNATED.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Nov. IA, 1879.
At Evansville, Ohio. at four O'Clock this 1norninga
policeman on the bridge had his suspicious aroused
by the movements of party i'll wagon, and when
they reached the bridge ordered them halt but tho
driver whipped his horses into gaop and escaped.
Tho policeman procured assistance and followed
them for fourteen miles before he was able TO over
take them. Upon attempting to them the
whole party jumped from the wagon and escaped TO-
the woods. The wagon found to contain tho
bodies of four prominent citizens who had been
buried in Woodawn Cemetery since Monday. Police
man Still received a pistol wound from one of the
men in the wagon during the chase II IL not known
who the robbers wcre
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
A MYSTERIOUS SWISS MURDER.
from the London Times. !

Our Geneva correspondent writes under date Octo-
bcr 4:-s1he mysterious murder Of a young girl at
Fribourg. some particulars Of which briefly tele-
graphcd to you yesterday, remains Ms much mys-
terry ever. All the cxcrtions Of the police have
failed to throw any light upon IL, and not the slight
est ccw to the ahilds identity has been discovered
II at irst thought that double crime had been
committcd-a belief. however, that the post-mortcm
examination did not confirm. The victim could not
have committed suicide. for IL impossible for her
70 have attachcA herself unadcd 10 the beam in the
shed where she found hanging. and the doctors
ray that the autopsy clearly indicates that she must
have been killed either by 'strangation or sufIo-
cation before tho rope was. put round her neck. A
piece Of paper was found on the ground near the
body. purportng to have been written by the child
herself. in which IL was stated that having stolen
money from her mother and fearing TO face her
she had resolved 20 hang herself. But tho hand
writing considered to be that of grown person.
No poney found in the girls pockets. and the
address given the residence Of her parents IL .
false Moreover. two workmen who passed the
shed near the station the evening before the day
which the body WIS discovered ttle 18th inst)
heard q sound as II crying and sobbing coming ap-
parcnty from tho shed to which, unfortunately they
paid no attention. The time at which this hap
pcncd corresponds in the opinion of the med
murder probably committed photographs
of tho victim have been taken and cir
very like her, few days previously in COM
pany with band Of strolling musicians Altogether
the scanty indications gathered point 10 the propnpy
that both the child and her murerers were strangers
10 fribonrg. perhaps to Switzerland. Az the Tunes
Is read every and Swiss papers are rarely seen
out OF Switzerland, description of the poor girl,
who was well clad and had tho appearance or having
been well cared for may possibly lead to her deni
cation AGE, twelve to thirteen years height LBS
metre -four feet two inchcs) light chestnut hatrcne
tress pendant and tied with . black ribbon; eyes.
brown teeth, complete. but irregulnr nose, little
and rather broad; pointed chin and round face.
Dress-brown straw hat. white silk nccltie, black
cashmere paletot. with two rows of buttons. and
lined with violet shot silk; gray stuff frock. with
small brown spots. blue fenncl 'petticoat. cotton
chemisc. trimmed with lace, fine cotton aorks, red,
aud marked respectively - and o. The other
articles Of clothing bear no marks lwhatever; orns-
mcnts and contents Of the pockets had doubtless
been removed
The New York herald., 1878-11-15

Stitch in Time is then seen beside lake scene BY
Fitch. Above these hang a good picture by
Bristol. 'Anthonys Nose Lake George, and
three-quarter length portrait. with some
creditable work in the face, by Cora
Richardson. A lake scene. by William r. de Haas; J.
g. Browns excellent bootblak story, How Funny"
good head, by J. @. Beekwith. and an interesting
tree study. by wyant complete this wall. Among
the smaller pictures hung on the north siue OF the
we note q good little water color, by r. >.
Church; Waller little child's portrait. with an
admirably treated face to which name is attachod
George II. Smillic's charming little water color, -
Showery Day in the Adirondacks" an example OF X.
little picture. ''The Start for Town, and Arthut
Quartey's Fisher Hut Crabtree Island"
Returning to the east wall. by George H. Hall there
hangs strong picture by A. 4. Bunncr. 'The Old
Watch Tower. Rothenberg." and Wordsworth Thomp-
sons sparkling little canvas, I'm the Sweet summer
Time Long Ago." We then note masterly figure OF
an old cavalier by William s. Chase: large and ex-
land COAST" and James NJ Harts I'm the Autumn
Woods"
AIMING, ,,he other noticeable canyases placed here
and there B. r. Reinhart's Katrina Van Tassel,
in black and white; bold tree study by T. Church:
effective little sketc pr Arab cafe by Lockwood
de Forest; of +. Hop pkinson Smiths good water
colors; c. s. Reinhart; Calovacis "Will You Drink
set landscape, with a strong sky. by his father q
good street scene in 'Agiers Ream; j. II. Dolph's y
"Who Will Bell the Cat;'' landscape by Eaton, a
small and sterling one by Samuel Coman, Frank NJ.
Bogas fishing boats, nice little Ogilve, an example
OF McCord. A. f. Burners striking Hay Boats Wait
The Hanging Committee were Messrs. Cyrus Butler
and +. L. Henry. The gallery will be opep TO ladies'
by card to-day and tomorrow, from twelve NJ to
three r. NJ
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
A MILKMAN'S DEATH.

Christian Scnna milkman Of Seventy-sixth street
and avenue A. was found yesterday morning by Officer
Reley, Of the Nineteenth precinct. lying on the
ground at tho foot Of East Ftythir street the
river very much under tho influence of liquor. and
bleeding from scalp wound. II was ascertained by
Detective MCGOWAN, shortly after his removal. that
he fell while intoxicated in the early morning and
thus receivcd his wound. from which he died last
nirht ut Bellevue Hospital.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
THE SEARCH AT AND AROUND PoSr MON
MOUTH, DREAEY DRIVE AND A rTuITLEss


INVEsIIoATiVN.
poRr MoxMouIH. ~ j.. Nov. II. 1878.
After long and wearisorne drive over the sandy
soil OF Monmouth county. With only an occasional
glimmer of the moon through the thick feeting
clouds to light up the road, your correspondent ar
rived at Fort Monmouth. A couple Of dozen houses,
scattered irresulary along the coast, comprise the
place AIost Of them the habtations Of boafincn
other toilers of the gusno factory stands
prominently little elevation facing the
waves. and short distance away is
cluster Of low white pine structures
used as factory for shadines An occasional coun-
try store. inn with accommodations for two trav-
ellcrs only, the railroad depot aud two three
dccayod ancient dwellings long since abaudoncd 20 the
birds il about all there is TO the settlement better
place for the conceament OF body could scarcely be
found Raritan Bay for miles bounds the surround
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
TAXING TT EAsY-THE WAY NEW YoaKs CHIEF
or POLICE Is TRYING TO SECURE STEWARDS
BoDY-oN A QUIET CUNNING EXPEDITION.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE HEIAID1

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SHAMoSG, N. j.. Nov IA, 1873.
At twenty minutes to four yesterday afternoon
Chief of Police Waling. OF New York.
rived hero in company With Mr. G.. b. Waite.
of the Windsor Hotel, who q cranberry
bog about six miles from here, at a place known as
''The Cedars." The two gentlemen in
hunting dress and carried shotguns, and were
accompanied by dog. They took Mr..
waite's carriage and proceeded to tho small
frame house which MT. Waite has erected his plan
taton.
They did not stop in this village and have not re-
turned here since. Mr.. wate's hired man
drove over to the village to-day at the
time of the arrival of the train to ask
the telegraph operator if any dispatches or
letters had come There was nothing for them, how
ever and neither gentleman has received any conmu
ncaon from the outside world since There other
railroad or telegraph station within twenty miles of
here than the railroad and station at this place. Su-
perntendent Walling and Mr. Waite said 10 have
been out after quail woodcock during the after
iage has the least idea that the po-
lice officials visit has anything TO do
tives other strangers except two New York nows-
paper correspondents have arrived here either be-
fore or since Mr.. Walling's arrival.
The rumor that MIR. Stewards body had been found
here. that something in connection with the dis
covery Of Of the thieves had brought Mr. waling
to this out of the way place appears TO
have originated many miles away; and all that is
known Of Il here by the fifty or sixty odd people
who vegcatc among the pines and bogs in this vicinity
IL that they have been karrassed by questions te-
graphcd from all along the ne asking II the body s
here. that they now in state of mind bordering
on unacy.
Your correspondent arrived here at too late an
hour to reach 1.-The Ccdars aud return 10 the
telegraph station. drive OF twelve miles. but
fcols justified in declaring that Mr.. Stew
arts body has certainly not been found
here. If Chief Walling's object in coming to this
desolate looking region is other than recreation
and amusement there Is nothing discovarablc
In the village - to justify such belief.
visit to Tho Cedars' early in the
morning will probably settle the question beyond
doubt Nobody in the village any reason TO
doubt that superintendent Walling and Mr.. Waite
have simply TO enjoy the fine shooting 10 he
had in the neighborhood for the country abounds in
quail woodcock, rabbits and phcssAntsS
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
PICTURES SOLD YESTERDAY.

PICTUKES SUID HESTEIDAH.
There small attendance and little bidding at
the sale of pictures yesterday afternoon at Mathews
auction rooms. number qnkpictures were passed.
Among those sold we note TfAddison Richards 'The
Old MILL $40; H. Dlackwell's "The Mountain Lake. "
500: r. Prices 'view In Normandy "$20 Sucss' "A
Chicken Sermon" $5s. and h. L. Henry ..Interior"
The New York herald., 1878-11-15
MINING STOCKS.

SAN Francisco, Nov. IA. 1878.
The Official closing quotations Of mining stocks to.
The New York herald., 1878-11-15

ART RECEPTlOS THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
The first OF this seasons monthly art receptions of
tho Union League Club drew together in the art gal
Iery last evening large assemblagc of we'll known
artists and club members. The collection Of pictures
was interesting and unusually numerous, for the
walls were not only filled, but many canvascs
were placed on the floor at their base. Start
ing this time 10 the right of the east
door Of exit from the gallery we have first
a powerful. but somewhat loosely constructed and
very broadly painted picture by George Inncss AIote
Mountain. Next 20 this is still life by II. NJ Pratt
and above very pleasing and lifclke portrait of q
lady by II. N. Loop Then returning to the line again
of the best pictures In the collection, q
large landscape in Flnisttrc by William L. Pickncl
1t is strongly painted full Of reality and admirably
graded in low key Of color. The cloudy sky is
especially excellent in tone. BY this is an old
NANNY holding child by Wyatt Eaton and an old
mill by Lyman. Turning TO the south wall we are
glad again 70 see Dophs good dog story. 'rhe r.
Lake., favoraby noticed short time
ago in the "stndio Notes" In the centre
OF the wall placed on either aide
of H. !. Henry's interesting brighton Coach, 2
Walter satterlee's good Tangled Skein." Above
these three hangs George Hetzels large wood IN
terror, Mifiin county. Pa" much and Justly adj
mired az the last Academy. We next note llnhny
bins vicw in tho Adrondacks both OF which were IN
the Academy. .
The FIRST picture as We turn to the west wall IL
James VI Boards large canvas, Custcrs first Bear,
ing ''Ioch Lomond" George u. Butler. Jr s eharni.
ing and strongly painted Italian gi head Ancmvne
first attracts attention We pass to the north hah of
The west Ssu. Frost Johnsons finely toned "a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
MILLIONAIRE O'BRIEN.
How an Irish Boy, from Extreme Poverty,
Reaches Immense Wealth.


In the death of W. s. OBrien California
lost man whose peculiarly good fortune
eQualled in romance the fabulous tale Of the
discovery OF Aladdin's lamp. Born in Ireland.
near Dublin. about the year 1925. Of humble
parentage. he emigrated 10 this country at n
boysh age. On arriving at New York he had
the choice OF entering a store or going to Texas
and he chose the former position. He arrived
In California on the 9Th OF July. 1919. in the
ship Faralinto. He was so poor that he had 10
earn few dollars by assisting in discharging
the cargo from the vessel He went to the
mines. and in 1850. connected with J. {. Flood
and j. NJ. Walker. was concerned in mining
operations in Poormans Gulch. middle fork Of
Feather river. He returned to San Francisco
liquor business with Col W. &. Hon. and the
ship chandlery business with Capt. W. j. Roe
mer. In this latter was laid, to a certain extent
Ia 1854. with his old partner aud friend. J. c.
Flood, he kept the Auction Lunchr1om in
Washington street. and in this business he
continued for II years. in the mean time closely
watching the stock market and becoming in
terested in several mines. IN lSG1 the partners
gave their undivided attention 70 mining. the
result OF which was that in few years they
drew to themselves such immens" wealth that
the name and power Of the Bonanza Kings have
become Il household word all the world over.
The firm whose wealth It IL imprncurahle To-
estimate. was composed OF j. C. Flood with one
Nth Interest," the lat ". ). O'Irion with one
rithl. J. ;. Fair with one-hiihl and John
Mackey twho purchased the share of j. NJ.
Walker. of two-iithsl.
For some years past Mr. 'Bren took no very
active part in the control ~ the enterprises in
winch he was engaged. although he was cN-
tremely proud OF the Bank Of Nevada. with It's
slOO0OOOO of capital.
Fiun, he SIN Fftncisco Post.
Up 10 10h o'clock this forenoon the remains
OF William Shoney O'Bricn lay IN state Ia the
main drawing room Of the elegant mansion in
Suffer street. Then the coffin was put into the
hearse, and the cortcgc moved down To ST.
Mary's Cathedral. whore It arrived at ! | o'clock.
The street WAS crowded for more than block
away. No spectators were admitted 10 tn.
tions sent by the societies OF which he was a
member, to do honor to the dead miionalr..
The coffin plate bore the words: William ;.
O'Brien. Died May 9 1873. Aged 50 years. %
About seventy carriages. many Of them private
followed the remains 10 the cemetery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-13
SETTING BUGBEARS ASIDE.
THE UNREASONABLE APPREHENSION
OF A RISING OF LABOR.
who aro the Rich f-Who nre the Poor t-The
Idle Taik about "a War between the Rich
and the Poor-Our a Re aud the Times OF Old.

- ~. , M" ".e .ne lo"r' ,,,n,'
md tho roar".snr >. =. anS ~. ,r',,,.s a., M,
=,
day of the fear OF nm uprisinp nv yorkingmen.
Ito aoid tho, no IL ,,;,od -. ,,,.,..,,,,i,, =, IL
SUI ''''' "e '"'''ou MS conEresauon u ~
ten TO the cry OF war-nO new one. but the old
est that has echoed through nntions and n,,s
7, hos IL, d., -, - +, - i,t. ,I,o,,
~ =" VI" p'7' ooe' "v"'s'i "i'' ''""'i '''''',
now. from the prosecuted. rcvilcd heaton, ana
oppressed. II IL said that tina cry is more uni
,,o...i -. -. - 7. -. 49,, - ,t,
Noiea' 'hun cNcr ueiOre II sVoh9 S"' ~ ''U
facilities Of hearing news are greater. IL re-
calves mora attention because mankind is more
..,1,s. - H., 49,, a,.,,, ,,i,,,
Nhpathetc' Oppress ohe cliss' anu VN'IS "'hcl
ALI nre moor All shnre common fate-all ara
-. '.. - tt.I- ..itt
suoJec. W VOh'H'"ii Vohui'i""S' US p'O"i'"ii-
" OF this generation that no definition OF this
class can be given Can YOU namc nm income
-, oi,ha. la, =, ,r,i,h :. 80, ,.iit H. III -
poorp One mans wealth is nnothers poverty.
Goldsmith sings of the fortune Of n blacksmith
= a....., = an =. -. -. -, .. -
"no e"',eu NfV Se"r' Is 'ncre " WorhlilEhhh
In America making twice TINT amount who pre-
eumee 10 call himself wealthv9 Thu moor man
- ne "ho uepehus On ms helEhpor' Whethcr MS
income be large or small. How many are there
IN Annerica who do mot lahor2 II ,bo,, ara ,b.,
-. -. - -. a., go,
rlch you cah count them on your myers. Ihey
are o. no account. They are of no force in
notifies. Of no wcigh, In socio,v Rathar Ia, nc
.,. Al, - =, So U' 10
strain every nerve for physical SUPPORT They
baya No Ioiauro a., i,,,,r,, a., .,ia..a,i..,,