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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
JERSEY CITY'S SCHOOLS.
Being Closed for Lack of CoaI-HOw II is said
"a supply May he Obtained.


The Committee on Heating and Ventila-
tion OF the Jersey City Board Of Education hav-
ing exhausted its Appropriation. amounting to
s3.773, has been unable TO purchase coal for the
use of the various public schools. The New
Jersey Legislature OF 1876 passed an act max
ing it penal offence. punishable by imprison-
ment in State prison for two years. for mem
ber Of any municipal board to vote for expen-
dtures in excess OF the appropriation for the
current year As determined by the Board OF
Finance.
Consequently the Board ot Education. OF which
Thomas NJ. Norton is President when their
coal supplies became exhausted, could not with
out mourning a criminal liability. contract for
an additional supply. They resolved not to
adopt any course that would subject them to in
dictment. and as their only alternative. deter
mined to close the schools. In conformity with
this plan, School No. 3. In Bay street near Erie
No. 6, nt Central and 1T. Pauls avenues. and No.
8, in Sherman avenue. near franklin street.
have been closed.
In School No. IL. on Bergen square, the fur
naces are out OF order. and aS there IL no
ing is partially closed. Should no coal be OBJ
aimed before Monday School No. 2 In Erie street
near Third. No at Central avenue and Con.
Pierce avenue, and No. - in Pine street. nea-
Communipaw avenue, will also be closed.
superintendent Dickinson. informed re-
porter for THE Sun last evening that President
Norton, acting under the advice Of Corporation
Counsel Albeit has informed Messrs Wake;
man, d Co., the dealers from whom the Board
purchased their coal for last winter. that they
may use the vaults OF the different school build
ings Tor ne purpose OF storing goal. Il ls un-
selves OF the offer, and that the schools will be
provided with coal from the stock thus stored
Mr.. Albeit. IL 10 averred, says that while the
ianit9rs may be indicted for larceny Il de-
tected in the act OF appropriatinR any OF this
coal. the Board does not violate the law and
avoids any penalty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
RAILROAD WAR Ar ToNAWANDA.
ResistIng the Laying OF Track Across the
New York Central Road.

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Nov. S-The employees
Of the Buffalo and Lockport Railway Company.
under the SUPPLEMENTARY Of Senator Lewis S.
Payne. reattempted this morning to lay a track
across the track Of the New York Central Rail
way at Tonawanda. and were resisted by the
employees Of the latter railway. and compelled
% desist. Serious disturbances occurred and
At the request, OF Col. Payne. Sheriff Batten OF
this city enrolled about 200 special deputies,
and also placed the Niagara Light Guards of
this city under arms. j is expected this com
bined force will 20 TO Tonawanda tonight to
protect the Buffalo and Lockport Railway Com
Dany in their proposed endeayor to relay tho
track again Tomorrow, and serious trouble is
feared. In connection with the trouble to-day.
Daniel McCool. assistant to Superintendent
Burroughs OF the New YORK Central Road. WAS
arrested here for alleged riot at TOnawanda and
brought before Police Justice McDonough who
held him TO bail In 81 800 to await the action Of
the Grand Jury. McCoo waving examination
through his counsel. Senator Raines OF Roches.
ter. There Is great excitement In this city and
vicinity, Warrants are out for other employees
OF the New York Central Road.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
THE IRMY REPORTS.
Gen. Ord Border Outrages. and Pope
the Trouble In New Mexico.

WASHINGTON. Nov. Seen. Ord. commanding
the Department VI Texas IN his official report says that
since oct 1877 the number Of killed by Indians
is 90 and the number wounded This the General says
Is sad commentary upon the efforts made at time TO
reduce the forces upon which depend for defending
frontiers lie would like 10 impress upon the Gov
ernment that the officers and who stay and scout
with their commands out In the desert districts OF Texas
more than communication The climate these deserts
for the most part rigorous and the troops are subject 70
extremes Of heat IN summer and ot cold IN winter with
frequent privatons such as hunger and thirst woud
not be regarded by them AS hardship, aud would
dound the Of all the regiments
that have Tor - many years endured such service could
refer especially TO the Tenth Infantry and the coored
Major.Cen. Hancock. commanding the Department Of
the Fast aud also the Division ot the Atlantic IN his re-
sn @ @ ~ tsiys % rsn sier,es nds 'h a." x ~
the Secretary Of War from the military divisions o the
Missouri the Atlantic, and the Pacific to compete in the
international military match shot at Creedmoor In sep
lemner last during the annual autumn competition Of
the precedents good one Dor Increasing rhc practice
mroushont the army ana or brllging INTO trenly com
vantage lIc commends the subject the consideration
ofhgher authority believing the adoption VI some se.
desired success Perhaps II might be well TO authorize
annual company prizes from the company fund, and post
Gen Pope in the conclusion Of his report concerning
New Mexico, has toL ne last twelve months been IN
s1nie OF @ nted sp torS 70 Sage 2e
prohibited bY law from assisting 10 keep the peace IN any
manner anu Nhtltl"' hNNe he' 70
stand by and houses, containing women aud chill
dren, attacked and many persons some OF them
undoubtedly innocent o part in the auarrc either
Killed or driven To seek refuge on the military
reservation Fort stanton. This state OF things de.
mands the o stronger power than is lodged In
the civil authorities New Mexico. having power
defend any One-men women or children-aganst these
outrages The General deems at least within his prov
nce 10 inform those who have the power OF condition
affairs which changes OF civil mncuonanes no
remedy.
The report Of Gen. Mcdowell commanding the Division
the Pacific gives detailed account Of military
Auons within the limits Of his command The pnrticu
of mentioned
lshed.
All the COMMANDING Generals eApress satisfaction with
conduct o ne
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
A Decision In New Jersey that Recalls .
Mysterious Disappearance.

About u year ago Thomas Whitman OF Staten
Island myscrousy disappeared from Bayonne. In the
investigation that followed II was ascertained that
George " whitney. the Bavonne Chief Of Police. had
been playing cards during the night with Whitman In
stnehans hotel and had quilted the place early in tie
morning In whtman's company. This. together with
trouble about the Excise question: created much
feeling against the Chci mot however because any Grim
na was Suspected that he rendered his gnaton.
which was accented. Mayor Meigs then named Cot III
Van Buskirk Chief ui Police. and the Cnunci ap
pfUNed the appointment IN the mean time, however.
whitney had changed his mind. and resolved no: TO
sign lie induced the Council 10 rcscnd the resolution
approving O the appointment Of Van Buskirk Van Bus
Kirk contcnded that this acton by the Council was s
gal 4 made ny this, and submitted TO tie
Supreme Court jersey which has Just given
dict sustaining Van Buskirk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

Judge Garrctson. in tho Hudson Count,
Court General sessions IN Jersey city yesterday.
fenced the pool sellers who lately arrested In a
barge anchored OIL the Filth street wharf, Hobokcn
several Of them were arrested year age for like
offence. In iiobokon. WHITTIER they had removed from
New York. but they pleaded non vult. and di,
sumed the selling q pools ~ hohoken, but under olee
pressure. went to Ncth6wkcm Them ia order to
the Jurisdiction NJ New Jersey and acting under the al
vice o counsel tcy hired barge. which they anchor Il
az the tUUt Ot fii str Ct Nohukcn Justice strong ~
sued warrant Tor their arrest ia Sci tenber, aud ne
held 10 ball and the last Grand Jury indicted them
They again pleaded Nult and they were sentenced
Yesterday ~ follows frcdeuck Banker. two months IN
The pVuentary amt t5n lnc and costs Andrew And =
,on aud William Giles three mouths III the pcnenilHty.
80 nnt aud costs and George " RhOdes Edward Lam
bert and william Egbcrt each - fnc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

Joseph Woollcy OF Woolley. Lanphear 4 Co..
h.h dealers In Fulton Market stricken with apo
plexy 800 Sixth Thursday evening His bniy
10 lie taken to-day Pleasure BAY Long Branch.
lie born there sixy.tw years ago Thirty.
years Ice opened stand Beekman and South
streets and rrniHin"d there until 1877 when he entered
the shed built by the city. Nne the shed
replaced by the present building. erected at cusi ot
about ssN.fsn By the fishmongcrs Association. 4'r.
MoolleN unable 10 rcad yet he Accun lated lafge
property, To he nhrri.d by his tour children 1hc
ceints uf s In THIS cit, tourfud great hen he
commenced business and more daily despatched
tu inland ctes than the aggregate Of what then
ccivcd New York requires luOuuD pounds day
Tor its home consumption ant 5000 for its inland trade
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

Patrick Lynch. naginan at the River street
crossing Of the Erie Railway IN Paterson, who loa
part OF both in railway accident
bravely saved the lie OF George HuhschmiA
Thursday NIGHT IIuhschmidt drove tho track a
front m M approaching tram alter Lynch had lower 4
The pole that serNcs ate side u uie track Iho
pole prevented tie hursc froiu guinl amy iurther
and the driver not approaching his DANGER would nvt
turn back Lynch uru dashed the stamps ni his arms
In she horse lace. and continued 10 h AZ u until the ami
nal turned aud wrl,d the wagon OIL The track just be-
Lrlln lA.IlNI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Til. Suspension Of "a Baltimore Bank.

BALTIMORE Nov. SThe United German
Bank Ot this city, At Post once avenue and baltimore
street has suspended payment to deposors requiring
the thirty days notice. The suspension cauS by
run on the bank within tile week, which follow ed
the suspension Of the herman savings Bank at Washing
ton The Directors held meeting tonight, aud after.
ward made statement 20 tho effect that the deposits
amounted 20 tl2SOn no single deposit exceeding SdMp
The nominal assets amount to f2l2nn OF which yla2,
90, consisting OF mortgage notes ana cuaterals
good. The directors that, notwii standing the
quiTement OF thirty daNs notice hy depoStors the bank
VIII Iesume pAymUml within two MeNks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
THE FISHERY DISPUTE.
The London Daily News Sees some Force In
the American Case.

LONDON. Nov. S.-The DAILY Neies. In lead
ing article tc Fishery question concludes follows
I'VE wait with interest tie publication OF Lord Snls.
burys despatch and the statement drawn up by the
Canadian Government but there trying 10 dis
gu-e uie fact that secretary EVarss urco
init right has been bought. AMI TIE natural course
OF things will be paid Tor by the United statr Their
rsht o fishing thus acquired accrued about ~ ars
beurv the local law passed. and Goumls
forgot to to the local icgisaturcs the right nj
making regulations We fear that The date nNed nv the
treaty tor the payment oi the award, Noy ~ will be
long past before the American Cove rnmcnt convinced
the ut tItr contention. lic Que one of
LEGAL obligation. AMI II vaunot be too calmly discussed
on both sides reluctance 10 lnnrt should be
at least as strong as determination not 10 submit TO
on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
RUSSIA FORTIFrING IN ROUMELIA.
An Attitude that May Lead TO . War with
England and Turkey.

CoSsTANTISoPLE, Nov. s.-Russia is estab-
fishing a second line Of defence at Adranople
Several prominent Turks. believing that the
attitude Of the Russians in Roumeia will lead
to war with England and Turkey, are anxious
of lighting MehanistHn would bc to engage
Russia in Europe. Tho Sultan's Immediate
ent0urdge. however. are pacific. Several Minis
ters and especially the miltury party. ilvor the
definite c"ssion OF a part of Bosnia to Austria
80 as TO secure her neutrality In view OF future
contingencies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Chancellor NIcCoun'. Estate.

Chancellor William r. McCoun. the earliest
Chancellor oi this state, dying intestate year ago
lett an estate comprising iiu land. His heirs
have begun firndy suit for the partition OF the estate
and Ju'cc Gilbert yc,tcrla, granted Leave 10 John Ne
toun, sun o the Chancellor. Mrs Marguret Mgrbury.
daughter, and the children OF sydney McCnuu. de
ceased son 1" serve summons by publication Ann
fluto, one Of the heirs, Who lives IA California.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Germany and the Vatican.

BERLIS Nov s.Tho Norddentsche Zeihmg in
iers from the Portcbd correosees article. declaring
that negotiations between Germany and the Vatican can
the Government u int rcted by ccceAascul authority
that the nesotiauous between GcrmAny and the Vatican
not abandoned The Vatican sul hopes Ia bring the
IenlIe party ~ tho kelehstag ~ less hnsule atutn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

WARRINGTON. Nov. s.-The Treasury decision
In the Of the steamships Denmark and England
affims the right OF the department to compromise In
of smuggling upon charge, before its adms
sion by the party involved, or tho declaration of Tor
feituTe by court De facto secretary sherman has
dered that the penalties against the Nau0na steamship
Company be RENTED. upon the coupany's paying
tlO OOO into the Treasury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

MONTREAL. Nov. SIN the Court of Queens
Bench today Judgo Ramsey gave Judgment m the
Jaqucs Carrier election case sentencing A. = Forget to
rAy hne at S2un or undergo wears imprisonment
4 thrisu and \. Iumarrhr Siul nnp urtN i've DAYS
imrnsunment; and ! h"n Snur thirty days imprisnn
mont The Judge impressed upon the defendants the
cnormity uf their Offences and said II Forget had taken
his oath ol once A. Deputy Returning Onctr. lac would
have been sentenced to pay klpD ue ahi three years
ilut ri
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Norwegian y Fishes.

Some exceedingly interesting specimens Of
nshcs from the coast OF Norway have been received
the Aquarium They resemble the tropical snapper. AMI
called lip fishes. baan and striped wrasse.
Two beautiful mnrnys from BcunudS, possibly the near.
est approach Ia thV u all the inhabitants
ihr deep have also been received They about three
feet long, and have mouth and teeth shaped ike \
snakc aud ouy ono IN, which extends the entire length
% the body.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
An Ex.Con,ic, Murdered.

CINcINSArI. Nov. s.-Andy Golfer. an ex-con-
Wet had his skull fractured ana his abdomen cut open in
fracas with party ut ruushs ~ Iongworth AMI Plum
streets tls morning lie died soon afttr reaching the
hospital The police arrested All of Golfers companions
some hve ~ number, aud a preliminary examination
viii be- made tomorrow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Ia.aal.y Considered In ,he WIN Trial. 1.

DR.. Edward II. Dixon continued yesterday
his testimony IN the Vanderbilt viii case being asked
many questions concerning to connection TIE Commu-
doro's ailments had with insanity. To luesion.
based the Commodore alleged ignoring oi Of
lls children. Dr. Dixon answered u involves srch
hOrrld reflection upon ue dead that ~ charity must
the man insane Mr.. tuuton's crosse XamiuA
ton Wa iuquir, 70 whether the CommodoTc's dis
could produce insanity, and then ~ who In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
A Fire Raging In Malawan. n. j.

MATAwAN. Nov. "a Are originated In a
carpenter shop In Jackson street owned by the estate
ofJacob Brown. shortly before ~ o'clock tonight The
shop ami barn belonging 10 the Brown estate aud
wagon house owned b, Gorlcn u Whites estate are
now m flames The Wind Is blowing stfnns from west
snd the husnc', portion Of thc town Is In danger The
nre engine ana hook aud ladder company turned out
promptly. aud are rendering all possible assistance TO
subduc the flames
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
,HE LATEST OLD WORLD NEWS.
Decorating Prince Bismarck.

BERLIN Nov. S-Tho Emperor has sent an
AdJutant from Cob,n1 congratulate Prince Bismarck
on his daughters marriage. and to present him with the
Grand Cross Of the order Of ttr Rcd Eagle decorated
with the sceptrc and crown, the only lrussian dccora-
on which Prince Bismarck had not before received and
which Is said Ia have been on, before conferred,
namely by Frederick William ~. Minister Mantuicl
The Gbgas Gdssns says that the Emperor william and
the Emnress Will Tslurn u Bsrlln on Dec D
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
To Sue ON ollver co,,er'. Claim.

Oliver Cotter is judgment debtor in the
KnEs County Court for the Of $40 IN tie OF B.
Guenther. when he was examined suppl, mentAry
proceedings that he had property whirn
execution could reach In recent trouble with tho
1enrerancc Brotherhood Coticr declared that tho
hrutherhopd owed him several hundred dollar. At once
MI COers creditor got order 10 orNnminr The Officers
ut the brotherhood. aud II ouud that tu'frr had q
Just claim Tor services as tenpcrance dri i've. Jus
ucc Moore appointed Charles Werner yr-e siay as
cViver uf OiVrr C0tcrs property aud action.
10 the brotherhood o r,covcr the due Cotter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
RIOT IN A TEXAS BORDER TOWN
The sheriff Calling Upon Lieut.. Pinder, the
u. n. OmceI In Com mnnnd.

SAN ANTONIO Nov. s.-A despatch from Hi
dago the Lower Rio Grande, says; Early yesterday
riot broke In this town. In which many persons
badly beaten several seriously wounded and Cne
will probably die The Sheriff called upon Lieut. Pnder,
u A. commanding here. for aid in the suppression Of
the riot but he declined owing 10 the act Of Congress
prohibiting any part Of the army forming posse CON.
ltatua The Lieutenant offered himself, however. n
private Individual to aid the sheriff 20 preserve the
peace and this had good eneet sheriff Lee then tee
graphed Gen ord requesting his permission 10 Lieut.
Finder to render the ssary aid TO which ten Ord
replied confirming the IieutenAns action saying that
United States troops cannot be used Tor such purposes
The origin Of the riot Is old feud which has long
ted between the Me aud the Americans here by
the former endeayOrng exclude the latter from pub.
lie dance"
AIauGsr's "Poaatsr" PlAyinE Cards.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Pound Choked In the street.

A wcl-dressed man was found unconscious
at Tenth avenue and lhirtycighth street last evening
His pockets turned inside out. but Onccr Frcd-
ercks supposing that the was merely Intoxicated
took him 10 the Ihirt- Ncnth police station
where he appeared Ia be- suffering from strnngulatnn
An ambulance surgeon found deep black line around
the mans neck and abrasion o the skin The marks
were those made by rope. and the nouse had been
drawn sht tlAt the man had been chokcd. nul he
able 10 speak the pOlice cannot snye the mystoTy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
Collector Love. Lawsuit.

The suit Of Collector Love OF Jersey city. to
recover the difference between hs salary uAcd by The
charter and the amount reduced by the Board ot
Finance. has been accdcd against him by the Supreme
Court the ground thai the board possessed the authOr
iy make the reduction, and that hc accepted the
duccd warrants
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

ELIZABETH, N. j.. Noy.'8.-The Clsy Clerk is
in quandary AS to how'll he can inform william Keller OF
his election 10 the office OF Justice OF the Peace In the
Second Ward Keller received majority OF 400 votes
and now the city Clerk IA Informed that the ccessul
candidate died over SiK months ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

MONTREAL. Nov. s-The steamships Mora
Wan. downward bound, and Ph0nician upward bound
came In collision near Cape Ia Roche this morning
neither being seriously injured lhs horsyian Rroessaed
70 Quebec and Will sail tomorrow. Tbs fh0niclan.
who's damage u near the water line made Considerable
water. and was run ~ bank where shs VIII repair.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09

ATHENS Nov. S.-M. Coumoundouros has
formed Ministry. with himself as President Of the
Council Minister of the Interior and temporarily Minis
ter of justice NJ Dcyanns as foreipn Minister and
porary Minister OF Finance; NJ BrAhouis s Minister u
Marine and temporarily Minister of War and VI An.
HeTlnos as Mlnster 0l khucAnom and orshin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
PRICE TWO CENTS.
LIFE IN TIE METROPOLIS.
D1SHES HTHE IND THERE by THE
SUNS REPORTERS.
Exit Another Insurance Company-CIosing tts
Doors while Able to Pay Dollar for Dol.
lar and with n Net surplus OF 81 900.

Doors while Able TO Pay Dollar for Dol
lar and with Net surplus OF 1900.
The New York Produce Exchange Fire Insur-
Company Of I6J Broadway closed ts doors ycscr
day. the business OF the is to be wound up
The company organized with a cash capital Of
s2uODD four years OF late the insurance business
has proved Improbable, and at meeting Of the Board
VI Directors on Wednesday II decided to close mp
the affairs Of the company I'VE are amply able 10 pay
every dollar owe. and we have net surplus ot
slDn" President Harriet said Our assets consist ot
t2OjUJ in Government bonds which be turned into
cash at any time, aud two mortgages Of 5000 each.
mlly secured The amount " our risks IL about S5.S
Op We are talking about reinsuring." The Directors
Henry a. liavemcyer. Thomas j. Havemeyer.
Charles H. Scrin. francisA Palmer Charles Buckhaer
Louis J. Boon Jr., Quentin McAdam Samuel II. Harri-
OF. LEW Argar Elias H. Day william r. Foster. Jacob
Badger. Alexander r. orr. George b. Ferris Frederick
lIarelton George : Hart Robert H. Wlets. John CAS-
tree. John W. Close william J. lIaddock, william O.
Dewey. George .. Gantz and George D. Roberts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
The sudden Death Of a Comedian.

CINCINNATI. Nov. 8-Wm. Cotton. Ethiopian
COMEDIAN arrived here from Chicago this Aernoon en-
tered restaurant Vine street with friend ordered
dinner and almost Immediately fell dead Ills death Is
attributed " AsIhmu nom which he had long been
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-09
JorT1NGs IN AND NElR THE CITY.

Clear weather. cold northcrly winds, becom.
INK warmer and variable stationary higher pressure
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The Signal Once Prediction.

At Hudnut's at 3 4. NJ. 3ae: G. So Q. 39a 1 IA
NJ js', 81, r NJ as', t.. 80 o. aas. NJ, Si9
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1Iaunsr's " Polatsr" PlAyinE Cards.
Inas1sd. roandsd oOrnsrL Nioes. card nads,-AdA