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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-04

POLICE CoURT-JuStice White presiding.
The following business was transacted yes
terday:
The cases OF Claiborne Banks and James
Gray (colored), charged with entering and
breaking into the Office Of Robert A. Avis
in the daytime and stealing lumber, were
continued until to-day.
The cases of Andrew Tyler and James
Welch, charged with trespassing on the
premises OF and assaulting and abusing the
family OF j. j. Umlauf, were continued
until Saturday.
James Holloran was fined 81 and costs
for assaulting and beating Thomas Dinor.
The case OF Andrew Smith (colored),
charged with feloniously assaulting and
wounding Austin Mitchell (colored), was
further continued until next Monday, on
account OF Mitchelps injuries.
Margaret Anderson {colore0 was charged
with drunkenness. 1t having been devel-
oped during the examination that the ac-
cused was an escaped lunatic from the Cen.
trail Asylum, she was ordered to be returned
! to that institution.
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The Fourth ReUenue District.-Manchos-
ter and Chesterfield are in the Fourth United
States internal-reyenue district, with head
quarters at Danville. Very strong efforts
are being made to remove w. L. Fernald.
the present collector, and who is well and
very fayorably known in this city, where he
resided when the Office was located here.
The many friends OF our old townsman,
Frank E. Marks, will be gratitied to know
that there is good prospect Of his receiving
the appointment. He is the oldest deputy
collector in the district, is q capable, honest,
faithful, and obliging officer. He is backed
by all OF our tobacco- and iiquor-men, and
by maj jority OF the best men from Manches-
ter to Danville. Few OF our eN-residents are
more kindly remembered than Mr.. Marks.
He was at one time 9 member Of our Tow1
Council, town treasurer, and director in
the Bank Of Manchester. He is q property
owner here, and married daughter OF our
fellow-citiZep, ex-senator Martin. His ap-
pointment would be unanimously approved
in this section OF the revenue district.
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I MOZART observation-disclosures MU-
sIcALE-PREsENTAT1oN OF FINE PORTRAIT
OF MOZART TO THE ASSOCIATION. &c.-Mo-
zart Hall has been engaged for repetition
| OF the legend in pantomime, "The M1stie-
toe Bough," at n matinee on Wednesday
next.
The Baton has bad its dignity
| slighted in a manner which eTokes
its sharpest wrath upon the heads OF the
Committee Of Arrangements, who ignored
"that powerful and influential Journal IN
extending the usuf coureses to the press
on the occasion of the einaugurationof Gov
ernor Holiday. The editor does not SUE
nit quietly to this indignity, and threatens
the offenders in hulnorously savage way
that will probably be more damaging TO
their vest-buttons than their prospects for
advancement under tine new administTa alton.
The Baton, by the way, Is never SO en-
tertaining as when it talks about itself 10
that delightfully."- ironical strain which IT
knowns how to use so we'll.
Mozart Hall was crowded to excess last
night tg one OF the most brilliant audiences
that has ever assembled under the auspices
| of the Association. The orchestra rendered
with spirit and effect the overture, "Trlco-
che and Cacolet," and the Keller Bella
waltzes, 8. Romantic Life" both given for
the first time.
The duo for the piano, "Scherzo," by
two such artists as Messrs. Thilo. and
| Reinhardt, was OF course unexceptionab'e.
The two solos, g Aria del Semeramide" and
ava, Va dit eIle," the latter from Robert
lie Diable, rs sung by Mrs. James E. Tyler,
received the heartiest applause OF the even.
ing. Mr.. Kessnich's violin solo. "Fantasia
il Lombard," with qnartette accompani-
nlent, was an elegant rendering of beall-
tifuI composition. The overture, "Ma-
saniello," by the orchestra. closed the pro-
grammc.
There is now on exhibition.at the book
store Of Messrs. Woodhouse & Parham
splendid oil-painting OF the great master OF
music from whom the Mozart Association
has taken, its name. 1t was presented to the
Association by Messrs. Hoen 6 Co., of Rich
mond apd Baltimore, and is the work OF the
distinguished artist Henry Schroeder, OF
Baltimore. The great composer is repre-
sented in court-dress Of royal purple. The
portrait will be hung in the ball OF the As
sociation, over the entrance, SO as to be in
full view of the audiece.
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The THEATRE-"K KIT.'-There was
another fine audience at the Theatre last
night to enjoy the splendid representation OF
Kit" by Mr.. Chanfrau and his excellent
company. TO say that he has pleased his
large audiences during his engagement in
this city would poorly describe his success.
Exit" will be repeated tonight, and at
the matinee tomorrow afternoo. "San "
will be presented
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GRAND JURY OF THE HUsTINGsS COURT
The grand jury Of the Hastings Court will
meet for the January term on Monday next
at IL O'Clock. The following is list OF the
grand Jurors drawn to serve during the
term: William j. Yarbrough, Truman A.
Parker, Francis T. Glasgow, P. 7. Moore,
Evan f. Ragland, Albert L. West, John
C. Shafer, Reuben A. Lacy, James Hayes,
William A. Billups.
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BARN-BURNERs IN CHARLES CITY COUNTY.
A few nights ago the barn, courthouse, and
several stacks Of straw on the farm OF Mr.
Floyd, who lives near Wyanoke,, in Charles
City county, were burned by lncendiaries
Two colored men, charged with the offence,
have been arrested and are in Jail. Mr.
Floyd is son-in-law OF III. w. Tyler, ol
this city. He had no insurance, his policy
having recently expired.
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CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The organ recital
by Professor Fl. 3. Danforth, OF New Yolk,
and the vocal concert at the Centenary
church this evening, will doubtless be a
most enjoyable musical treat. The new
organ, which is reputed to be one OF the
finest in Richmond. will be tested to its
fullest capacity by Professor Danforth, and
all who can should avail themselves 81 the
opportunity to hear him play.
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REcoNEoIsANcE FOR THE JAMEs-RIvEI
VALLEY RoAD.-Mr. Franklin Stearns, o.
this city, has at his own expense employed
Mr.. C. P. Z. Burgwyn, a civil engineer o
Richmond. to ride over the line OF tht
James River aud Kanawha canal with
view of making reconnaissance Tor tn
proposed James-River Valley railroad. Dir
Burgwyn left the city several days ago!
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HENRIco SUNDAY-SCHooL UNIoE.-An in
teresting meeting Of the Henrico Sunday.
School Union will be held in the lecture
room of the Monumental church tonight
mt which reports from the Episcopal Sun
dav schools OF Richmond and Manchester
will he received
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CONVICT REcE1VED.-Sherif William J
Oyerbey, OF Pittsylyania county, brough'
to the penitentiary on yesterday BnrWel
Jennings (coIored), sentenced for four years
by the County Court Of that county for un'
lawful shooting.
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The Midlothian Festival letter to the
Dispatch from Midlothian speaks In the
highest terms OF Rev. DR.. Edwards's lee
ture-" The Choice OF Husband de
liYered at that charming village few nights
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EARTHouAKE.-Wednes evening about
e:55, in many portions of Hanover and
Louisa counties, distinct shock Of earth
quake was felt. 1t was accompanied by q
noise that to many sounded like the roaring
OF burning chimney.
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AUCTION SALES TkE1s DAY.

E4,- On, all sales Of Real EstGte made bctseeea
the lSt Of January and last Of Jane the taTes.foi
the present year haze to ne paid by me purchaSer
On al sGLeS made bstt1esa the 1St OF July and Last
Of the year Lae tres hare to be paid ty The ssUer
(This custom Was adopted about Ifteen years ago
by all the real estate agents In Richmond, and al
pilcstO Richmond and vicinity.1
ROBERT b. LYME, 4HsP. M., real estate in the
city of Manchester.
f. w. POWELL; OF A. NJ, ut the store No. 1424
Main street, cigars,
JAS. MACDOUGALL, l0h A. NJ, household fur
niIurc, showcases, barbers' chaiss, &c.
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The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
cold. At night it was cloudy and threaten
ing.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 \. NJ, 90 !; ;;
A. NJ, 27; noon, 40; p. NJ. Sc; 6 z.
NJ, 81 midnight, 2e.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-04

NJ. ELLYsoN & CO., advertising agents, insert ad-
vertisements In all Of the newspapers Of the United
S.aes ut publisbers' rates. Orders left at the DIS
patch counting-room viii receive prompt atten-
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FAIR SPECIMENS OF RICHMOND MASrFAc.
TUgEs.-Two street-wagons, recently built
by Minor .S Jacob for Briggs the baker,
are fine specimens OF what our city work
men are doing in that line.
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MEETING OF ToBAcCoN "A meeting
OF the Tobacco co-Manufactrrers' Association
win be held at the Tobacco Exchange at
noon on Monday.
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Go to FRAYSER'S GALLERY II you have failed to
get 4 satisfactory photograph elsewhere. Cards. S2
per dozen; large size, 81.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-04

If you wish fine Photograph go to FRAYsER'
GALLERY, opposite the post-oflee.
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DIRECT IMPoRTATIoN.-W. D. BLAIR CO.
have received another lot Of that really fine TABLE
SHERRY, which they offer at $40 per gallon The
quality of this wine for the PRICE Is unsurpassed.
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GENUINE Low PRICES
FOR
FINE CLOTHING
il why we do tic
LEADING CLOTHING TRADE OF RICHMOND.
CONSULT THIS PRICE-L1sT
aRa you will save money In your purchases OF
WINTER CLOTHING.
COMPARATlvE COLUMN.
n,,E
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done att
DISPATCH PR1NTlNG-EoUsE- Good WORK. low
prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
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PerSonoi.-Mr. W. T. Fisher, registrar
in the Second Ward tbetter known as
Buck), has returned from IN extended visit
TO North Carolina.
Master Fell Reams, who has been con-
fined to the house for many months, was
nIlt rpstaYlaY on crutcneN
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MANCHESTER BONDS.

MANCHESTER BONDS.
l offer for sale MANCHESTER EIGHT PER
CENT. TAX-RECEIvABLE COUPON BONDS,
EXEMPT FROM CITY OF MANCHESTER TAX.
These bonds are Issued by authority of the City
Council, under an act of the Legislature, "for the
purpose OF paving off the unbonded Indebtedness OF
the city, and for paving the streets" The act limits
the issue to 100000, and provides for tax for their
redemption at maturity. With this issue the bonded
indebtedness of Manchester is $25G,7C0. The pro-
perty belonging TO the city is WORTH MORE than
the entire amount.
The bonds in denominations to suit all classes
Of investors, and offered for the present at the
very low price of 92. JOHN G. WILLIAMS,
ia lin Cashier Bank OF Commerce
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-04

More improUement.-Councilman W. L.
Moody IS erecting q handsome brick store
and dwelling on Hull street near Eleventh,
and adjoining his present residence and
place Of business.
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since. The entertainment was under the
auspices OF Midlothian Lodge, No. 211, f.
A. NJ, and was attended by all the beauty,
fashion, and intelligence OF the neighbor-
ing country.
Mrs. Joseph Walker (the accomplished
lady OF one OF our county delegatesl, Mr.
James Bedser, and others, entertained the
company with some Or their best music.
An elegant supper was furnished under
the direction o; Miss Jacob Bach, w. w.
Baker, w. Z. Harding, j. W. Jewett, and
Ned Baker. all who attended were pleased,
and the lodge is reioieed at its success.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-04

JOHNNY REB AT ASSOCIATION HALL To
NlaHT.-Judge F. r. Farrar viii tonight
lecture at Association Hall on the "C0un-
try lawyer Judge Farr9r is noted US
being one OF the most interesting lecturers
in the State, and he will doubtless have o
full audience.
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THE WEEKLY DISPATCH, containing Gov
ernor Holidays inaugural address and a
full report of the Inauguration ceremonies,
together with all the current news Of the
week, may be had at our counter, put up
for mailing.
A few copies left OF the first-of-January
double No. Dispatch.
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Il EUNG-PROTECTORS Of improved form,
A protecting chest and back from the changes
Of atmosphere. Sold by
MEADE & BAKER. Druggists
Jal 919 Main street, Richmond. Virginia.
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LECTURE.
POULTRY EXHIBITION.
DoULTRY EXHIBITION.

DOULTRY EXHIBITION.
THE FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE
VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION
will take place at
LEYY,S HALL, No. l017 Main street, JANUARY
9TH. 10TH, AND 11TK, 1878. Persons who intend
TO exhibi. fowls pigeons, birds, &C., will apply to or
address the Secretary, No. 11lS 5Ia!n street, for
premtum-lisr. sc.
The entraDce-fee for each csop or specimen for
competition or exhibition shall be 81, excepting
for pigeons, rabbits, or birds, which shall be ooe.
Entries close January 7th at II IL
II. THEO. ELLYSON, Seeretary.
Admission, 25c.; children under twelve years,
l5c. "a 1.6tS
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gnllnloud i1ispattlr.

aS~THE CIRCULATION OF TIE DIsPATCR
rs LARGER THAN THE COMBINED CIRcu-
1ATIoN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PapERs or THE CITY
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FINANCIAL.

Rooney TOI LOAN ON RICHMOND
I'VE CITY REAL ESTATE
$4,000 for three years, 1t eight per cent.
$4,000 for two or three years. at eight per cent.
$4,000 for one year.
81 SEQ for one year.
$500 for ono year-intere>t quarterly.
$1,000 for one year-iutercst payable quarterly.
$500 for one year-incrcst payable quarterly.
S4oO for one year-inIcrcst quarterly.
$500 for one ycar.
$50 one year.
havc-the above amounts to loan on real estate IN
the city OF Richmond. CllarNes moderate
FRANK ID. HILL,
~ Real Estate Broker ana Auctioneer,
ia i-cod3t 110S Main street.
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THEATRE.

DICHMOND THEATRE.
JANAUSCHEK,
supported by
MIR. JAMES II. TAYLOR
and her own
STAR COMPANY.
THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY 7Tn,
for the first time In Richmond. the new and power
full play written expressly for JanauscneS|'
CATHERINE OF RUSSIA.
Catherine IT,, Empress of Russia. ...JANAUSCnEK
TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY STH,
for the first time in Richmond, the great tragedy
from the German Had, The Song OF the Sebeiun-
gen." entitled
BRUNHI L D.
JANAUSCHEK AS BRUNHILD.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9TH,
CHESNEY WOLD.
Lady Dedlock ! JASAUscuEK.
Box.sheet opens FRIDAY at 8 A. M. at JOHN
sToN's and box-ofce of Theatre. Secured seats, 81
ja 2-5t
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A. SAKs b Co.,
Richmond's Leading Clothiers,
lO13 Main street, opposite post-oficc.
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VESTS.
We have on hand Vests suitable fer ordinary wear
from IL so to $3.50.
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nRY ssoODS.


r,aRG AI&Sn n.BARGAINSl!l sa
\ ~ osISs OUT At THE VERY LOWEST
PRICES.
,,,,yrSsf,IoTB and 4,MATEI.kSSE CLoA
IIh1iES KNIT and WOVEN BEEAkFAST-
nSfts; Stis ; 'SsIjsIAs and FASCISAyoRS.
- IN ~ itS, KNIT JACKETS aad SACQCESs
,t-ta.nntS,,, ,,OPERA-ShEQUEaS,
>ahpuES, I, RfSE KNIT. and WOVEN SffAWbS,
ILaDIES, MERIN0 UN NDEEWEAR.
tSnTES' WHITE ChMBkiIs fLAiN, ana Eal-
sRt;DeD USGEKWEAR.
cyfiI,DRES'S and INFANTS Cj4oahS, dACh-
ETS. and HOODS.
LADIES, ami CHII.DREN's HOSIERY, GLOVES,
oSS rSicE, AND THAT TIE LOWEST. at
oHf- " WILLIAM j. Sw0RDS'S,
,ne,HwgF3t a. S23 east Broad street.
vpECIAL ATTENTION.
Cuo.,emen arc specially invited 10 examine the
Sr sod vgeI,-assoried STOCK of NECk-N EAR, UN-
Tm,rpIVe ~, w AR HOSl lERY. GLOVES, SCARF-PISS,
ppTTToSs STUDS, WATCH-CHhlNS, &C.
pSaiPTS-laupdricd Snd unlarndried, LINEN
rSiJsRS and CUFFS-wen made aad finished in
soo' S'S'e--"' WILLIAM j. SwoRDs'S,
So w&r3t 523 Broad street.
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DIVIDENDS.

OFFICE VIRGINIA HOME INSURANCE. Co.l
~ 39SsEE January B, 1878.
yrHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
! L company This day declared DIVIDEND OF
FIVE pfsE CENT, payable on and after tho 10TH
iSSTkST Il. C.. WHEREY, JR.,
IN a-6t Secretary.
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mELgTAlsY NOTICES.
AsIHSEaaENTS.
DICHMOND THEATRE.
TONIGHT AND EVERY EVENING DURING
THE WEEK,
MIR. F. S. CHANFRAU
KIT, KIT, X T.
supportedby
C. w. TAYLEURES COMPANY.
A HSEsaENTS.

GRAND SAM. MATINEE SATURDAY
at Q O'Clock. ia 4-1te
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We IaereIy quote the above to show that we are
not in THE RING to,put high prices on goods.
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COL. SHEPHERD'S CASE.
some of the Testimony .Adduced at the Court
Martial Yesterday.

The principal witness examined yesterday
hy the court martial in the trial Of Col. O. /.
Shepherd was Mr.. Homer Morgan. real estate
broker. OF . Pine street H. has conducted Col.
Shepherds business ia this ciiy for SOHO years.
and has been energetic Ia his efforts To raise
money ON the Colonels property to enable him
To- tide over his present difficulty. His tcsti-
mony WAS TO the effect {. At Col shepherd owned
property in this city. in lj7ih street. in Hist
street aud in Fity-sacond street. that four
years ago, was vlldod at $4,000 ON TINS prop
egty there are Mortgages hEgrcgWlnE ,ouu
Cod. Sucphrrd also OWNS coal lsnd- IN lcnnsyl-
NuulA. The testimony WAS continued 10 the
effect that ia IN" past TWO months Col. Shephcrd
made the most strenuous, tut unsu 'c'~siul.
cN,ris 20 ,ai~e 81 uup cash on this property.
otlrr hy .alr or loan. Mr.. Morgan said that
ih,re tad lcrn no such sii-natou IN real tsiaic
within the la-, forty years H. at present. lie
said that np one wa- buying or advancing
money on real estate, ana tiui Col. Shepherd :
ci.~t was 10y NO means an Isolated ono.
Cant. Guuiher Of the iiith Inilcd states Ariil-
nry CommHndant OF tho Key West Barracks.
Florida. confirmed the testimony previously
i.l>rn hy tul Lawrence relative Ia IN" 0hl IA
toms OF Ioi shepherd. and the demands made
upon INN Tor the money utrusi"d TO hls keep
in-. With the examination of TINS witness the
IrDSc, ,utlOu rested.
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second Heat-MollIc led by a length at the
RESCUED IN WID-OCEIN.
Tho sunerings OF seven sailors on n sinking
Brig Painting at the Pumps.

In the Sailors Home, at 100 Cherry ST..
last evening. seven sailors described their et-
forts 10 save the brig Sunnyside. Capt. Alexan-
der Wood. which left this port on the 9th ut..
with cargo Of wheat for Penzance, Eng
land In hurricane on the twelfth
day out the ybboom was snapped Of
Thirty tons Of wheat were thrown overheard.
Two DAYS later ihe gale began again from the
south southwest. When the brig WAS hove TO
under lower tol-ail-. sea struck her. ana car
ried away the nuinsail and hulwarks from fore
To- main rigging: then another struck her on
the starnoard bow. stove II in. and carried away
the boards and head. and opened her seams.
The Captain saw that She must soon swamp
il she was not put before the wind. but the
mainmast prevented, SO that was cut away.
Then the brig righted, and the ,holcs We're
stopped with bags and blankets. Yet the brig
continued To leak and the two pumps werr kept
going. Every half hour they wcr" choked with
the grain that had broken loose from the bags.
and had to be inkcn W and cleaned; Many tons
ni grain werc pit he'd overheard. The crew be-
came 50 exhausted that they almost dropped
asleep at the pumps
ON saturday the 23l ult.. the steamship State
Of Virginia. Capt Noodle. was sighted. The
Sunnysid, was then abandoned the steamship
having sent lifcboats to rescue the crew.
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SKELETONs TNEiRTIfED.
The story Told by AN Aged Resident OF York
vile.

Two human skulls and parts of skeletons
were ~hoycllcd up yesterday at the foot of East
Scventy-fourth street by workmen who ara
building pier The skeletons were about foot
and hall below the surface of the EARTH ono Of
these was that Of very large man. Tho saul
and iawbones were onc-third larger than those
Of an ordinary man. The bones were sent 10
the Morgue.
Soon after tho excavations were begun. IN
January, four skeletons were found. two Of
them directly under the roots of what was ono"
a large oak. on the hill Just above stands m
old iwo-storv house. the property uf Mr.. v
Gcrsher and built 10y him twenty years ago.
Mr.. q ersher was asked yesterday bow ne bodies
were buried. He answered: y ar Ny where
my house now stands stood AN old frame hou-e
occupied 10y n then noted son captain and SNUG
pler rs his headquarters. lhr story gprs that
chests Of gold s.rrotei upon his urrniiSl 8. ono
day Iust before tho declaration of war between
the colonies and Great britain. the smurelnr
suddenly died IN his house. lie WHs hastily
buried. and his attendants mysi"rou-Y di-Al-
pcarrd. Not "a Ne-ti igo of his vast wealth of gold
could be found. and 1t was supposed that II WIS
buried somewhere on the premises. kci' "a
sharp look out Whenever digging on my
grounds, hut never found any gold. WHO know
what these worklngm"n may ilnd r
No conjecture IT, to the axe ut IN" skeletons
oxhumed can bc determined. Mr. Grrsher ~Uv~
that when he first took the property four Ouk
trees were standing upon the spot lie cut
them down several years ago.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.
LIFE IN THE METROPOLIS.
DASHES HERE IND THERE BY THE
SUNS REPORTERS.
Mr.. Conrad Muller Convicted OF setting Fire
TO his Manufactory.

Early on the evening Of the 22d OF Janu-
arg last fire was discovered in the third story
Of Muller & Flynn's paper box manufactory. Mt
% Howard street. The flrerien quickly sup
pressed it. Fire Marshal Sheldon was satisfied
that it was not accidental. and that Conrad Null
Ter. the senior member OF the firm. was the in
ccndiary Muller was indicted His trial in
the General Sessions ended yesterday.
Assistant District Attorney Rollins proved
that Muller the responsible financial member
Of the firm. was seemingly harassed by dun
ming employees and outside creditors. though
ne really had snug property. sheltered by his
wifc's namo. lie promised to be able to pay
Wednesday, the 23d Of January. and on
the preceding evening the fire was dis
covered He wns seen by Hattie Harris. an
employee who duit the manuflctory after all
the otnrr employees, washing his hands near
whore IN" fire began. II WAS hls custom to quit
the nanuiactory earlier IN the afternoon. The
machinery and stock were insured for at least
twi'c rs much as they were worth
Lawyer Carey cudeaVored to establish the de-
fence substantially that the fire. If incendiary,
was started hv some one else connected with
the manuiHctory. and that tin fixing of the
charge uuon Muller was the result Of n con-
epiracy on thr part Of Michael Flynn to rid
himself Of Muller. The mandatory is now
run under Mrs. F!ynn's name.
The Jury found Muller guilty. Their verdict
apparently prostrHtcd him. for he bowed his
head, and covering his face with his hands,
wcpt. His wife and child. u boy, sitting at his
side. burst into louder lamentatiOn. Recorder
Hackott reserved the sentence,