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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
DEATH FOLLOWING AN ASSAULT.

INVESTIGATING THE CASE OF JOHN VI. NORTON.
An investigation was begun yesterday, at the
Jefferson Market Police Court in the Of Thomas
Goggn waiter at the Albemarle Hotel, WHO'S charged
with assaulting John NJ. Norton, actor, Saturday
afternoon The testimony of the three witnesses heard
yesterday gives the following story: The two men were
engaged in quarrel on the sidewalk in West Twenty
sixthst The prisoner struck Norton several blows In
tho face Norton fell upon his knees and GOggn struck
him another heavy blow, knocking him down. The
assaulted called Oudy for assistance Ohcer
OKeee, of the Twentyninth Precinct heard the cries.
the hall of No 116 West TwentysiXthgt where he fed
for refuge On the TO the saton-hOuSe Gogn again
assaulted Norton GOggin was charged with assault
and Norton with nOXiCaiOn, and both were locked mp
Twelve hours later Norton found dead in his CELL
The examination will he continued tomorrow.
Deputy Coroner McWhinney yesterday made post,
mOrtem examination of the body of Norton He found
no marks OF extreme violence, bnt found sufficient
evidence TO convince him that the mans death was due
entirely TO alcoholism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
RETURN OF A FUGITIVE PRESIDENT.

j. III. Stcdwcll, president of the late New
Jersey Mutual Life Insurance COMPANY, who was In
diced by the Essex County Grand Jury, last Spring
for alleged conspiracy and embezzement in connection
with the reinsurance OF that company by the National
Capitol Life, Of which Benjamin Noycs, now in the
Essex County JAIL is president returned from Europe
Oh Sunday by the steamer Britannia. 1t is understood
that he been promised immunity by Secretary OF
state and Insurance Commissioner Kelsey, and County
Prosecutor Abeel, for his evidence in the civil suits
against the former stockholders OF the New-Jcrsey
Mutual Life the recovery Of the $4,000 OF assets
which they divided among themselves on the reinsurance
OF the Hope Life several years ago 10 Is expected That
he will 20 Newark to-day TO plead to the indictments
found against HIM. Ii Is also expected that he VIII
turn states evidence In the trial OF Benjamin NOyCs
Prosecutor Abee and Ludlow McCarter counsel Tor the
receiver the NewJersey Mutual L!e nave Doenh cor
respOudenCe with Mr. Stcdwel for several months ana
his return is The result OF the negotiations.
writ of habeas corpus has been served on warden
Johnson 10 produce Mr. NOyes before the United states
District Court nj Trenton tomorrow IN order to settle
the question OF the right Of the NewJersey authorities TO
take M Noyes from the District OF Columbia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
4 TERRIFIC WTND IN IOWA.
GENERAL DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, FENCES,
ETC, AND SOME LOSS OF LIFE.

A GENERAL DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, FENCES,
ETC, AND SOME LOSS OF LIFE.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, April pa terrible cy-
at $3.50 O'Clock sunday afternoon. 1t entered the
state above the Missouri Valley Junction
passing northeasterly across TO Storm Lake
Pomcroy and Fonda In MOnoma County
trees were torn up by the along the rivers The
house Of j. r. Thurston was completely wrecked.
wing Of the house Of Mrs. Reilly struck and torn to
pieces and F. Reilly, who standing in the wing was
carried over the building and over some trees near
by and ahghted without injury j. J. Hughes's house,
in the same neigborhOod entirely destroyed The
family were away from home at the time. The force
Of the storm was terrific, destroying fences, up
roofing trees OycrthgOwing cOrn-cribs etc. Horses
and cattle were picked up and carried con-
siderable distances Near Onawa, the house
of Mr. White was destroyed and the contents
scatter for miles Fortunately the family were away at
The track Of the storm varies from haf mile
to a mile and a half IN width.
The hail very heavy number OF stones IaStened
together in measuring fourteen Inches III cir
conference near Onawa.
A man was driving double team: the horses, wagon,
harness and driver were taken up bodily and carried
several wards and set down uuinured
On the Illinois Central Railway, east or nero, the
damage more serious and was accompanied by loss
OF life. The whirlwind or tornado passed over
Storm Lake from the southwest. Threequarters OF q
mile east Of the town, the residence Of Alfred
King struck, lifted from its foundation. and
dashed into thousand pieces Mr.. klngs
mother was instantly killed. She was found
some distance from where the house stood.
Other members OF tine household escaped unhurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
LADIES' DAY AT THE LOTOs CLUB.

Ladies' Day" at the Lotos Club brought
out very large attendance yesterday Nearly five
hundred persons were present, and the parlors the
halls and even the inside sarways crowded from
2 o'clock until with guests. The Spring attire Oh the
lady visitors filed the clubhouse with bright fresh
colors The programme Of exercises arranged by the
entertainment committee was received with favor.
The greater part Of the time was occupied by snSnS
instrumental music, and recItatiOns.
The exercises were opened with playing on the Nloon-
cello bV Carl Werner The other musical eXefcl'cs
consisted Of vocal solo, TIE Palms, by A. l.. ot0d-
dard; one by MISS May Moss, The Rose Blsh; an
italian solo, by Mss Sllie Reber; violin SOLO no ndo
des Lutins" by r. Arnold; song Jennie by Mrs.
DR. A. +. IIls Creole Lovers" song, by w j. IL !;
'The Flowing Tide Comes H." sung by the author liSr-
rison Willard: vocal duet, " The Wanderers NlEht
Song" by DR.. and Mrs llills; vocal SOLO " u Iiou
CouIi,i Know" by Mr.. Bowler. There were also q
reading IRON i. L. FaIicon's Bread and Sheese ana
by Frederic Robinson, and An Irish Story" by Mr..
NcNulty Mcssrs Colby and FlOris, the musical direct
ors of the club and Mr. Bcndalari, acted as accom-,
panisis After the literary and musc; came the social
part OF the entertainment, and made pleasant concu-
sion OF Ladies' Day"
Dr. Macdonald was master " ceremonies; Mcssrs'
Pcase Mitchell. Bixby and Alden composed me Recrp-
ton Committee, and Mcssrs. Macdonald and Peasc the
Entertainment Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
held by Justice OtterbOurs to await the result of his
HOTEL PARTNERs DIsAGREEING.

HOTEL PARJNEItS DISAGhEElNU'
4 SPECIAL PARTNER IN The ST. NICHOLAS ASKING
FOR A EECEIvER-A GENERAL PARTNERS EN-
PLANTATION.
The st. Nicholas Hotel has been conducted
under a firm in which Samuel Hawk Ufiah "eleh
Charles H. King, and George Henln were general part
ners, and Joseph +. LOuOat and d. H. Halgat' Who
owned part of the building, special partners Lou
bat and Haight contributed SljOO00 half the capital
OF the firm The firm was formed in June,
1872, and expires on May 1. Haight died last
year. Mr.. Loubat has begun suit against
the general partners, making Mr.. Haghts executors
parties to It, TO wind NJ the business. IN ms
complaint he charges the general partners VIII r
management, with impairment Of capital and WIN per
hitting OF their number 10 oyeiurhW tner
accounts. says that down to October last the Dus
profitable, but In the next nVe mOhlEs mere
partners admitted that there ldd Deeh losses,
but denied any mismanagcment or fraud. An appica-
tOn made yesterday to Judge Donohue Tor Ihe AZ
pOntment of receiver, but decision was reserved
Mr. Welch SAID last evening that the Application
was really brought for the purpose OF annoyance.
It wOUld he difficult 10 believe that a receiver
could be necessary with partnership hIm whose
agreement would expire within ten days Inc trOuDe
arose because Mr. Loubat would be left out OF the new
firm He and his father had been connected WIN tne
hotel for nearly fifteen az special partners Wthh
which time upon an original capital OF S22oOo taey
had drawn out nearly 100000 IN pronts.
Mr.. Loubat owned the southern portion OF the
building and all the furniture OF tbat, portion
of the hotel This part the new firm mad decided 10 ds
pensc with. The terms of the partnership PROVIDED Ior
an appranemcnt of the furnure-the only assets OF
hOtel-and an accounting The new firm would nave
ample its disposal, and any amount que 10 MI
LOubat would he promptly paid. The appointment OF
when the appraisement was made there would be no
trouble In the adjustment OF the old firms matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
ABANDONING HER CHILD.
THE SINGULAR STORY TOLD TO SUPERINTENDENT
CAMPBELL OF BROOKLYN.

THE SINGULAR STORY TOLD TO SUPERINTENDENT
CAMPBELL OF BROOKLYN.
A woman giving the name of Mrs. Emma
Smith, of No 20 Green-st Trenton, N j. told superin-
tendent Campbell, OF Brooklyn yesterday, that Willie
crossing in a Fulton ferTy-bOat woman about eighteen
years old asked her to hold her child moment Mrs
Smith said that she took the child and before the boat
was attached the bridge the young woman ana an OLD
man who was with her stepped of and disappeared
Mr.. Campbell thought that Mrs Smiths story was
very improbable and he sent her with officer TO the
ferry learn any inquiries had been made there fOr
missing child They returned in about an hour ana sdld
that their search bad been unsuccessful During their
absence however the superintendent elt Saphed TO te
chief OF police OF Trenton and ascertalncd that No. ~
Green-st. did not exist. In the womah's pOckctD0Ok
were the addresses of several founding aSYs, and OF
the Superintendent OF outdoor Relief IN this city Upon
the wOnan's return the superintendent, by means OF
careful and close inquiries persuaded Mrs Smlth 10 al
nit that she was the mother OF the child She said that
she lived in Elizabeth, \. j. Her husband went to Bal
tmore in search work four months ago and she had
not heard him since Being forced TO Work FOR ner
living resolved to get the child admitted TO some
charitable institution where il would be kindly cared
for Accordingly she TO this city yesterday morn
ing ana went to the Department of Charities and Cor
rectOn There she told the story of having gained pos
session Of the child cITybOat, but was informed that
as il had abandoned in Brooklyn she mnSt have
cared for there Smith went away with her child
declaring that she would attempt to desert II
aUaiu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
SKETCH OLE A GREAT ARTIST.

Miss Jessie ID. Kingsley, prlnclpal oil COOK
Academy, at Clinton, N Y, lectured on Leonardo ia
Vinc last evening in the parloIs of the Fourth Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN Church, before audience composed
chiefly OF GrtIsts and teachers. Miss Kingsley Is on
her way 10 Europe TO continue her studies OF the
history Of art She spoke OF the subject of her lecture as
artist engineer sculptor poet and inventor enumerated
his work, and compared his traits of character aud
methods OF working with those OF Michael Angelo Ka-
phael and others He was patient and calm. she said,
- uicbceI ANGELO was impeuOus. In variety of
thnneht Albert Durer and Shakespeare resembled him
Refined conception and exquisite execuioh Werc , Hs
choracferistcs Though possessing remarkable bodily
strength lie had great delicacy Of touch His anatO-
zeal drawings wonderful even Win inc re,na Ma
ble nrogrcss surgical knowledge had since made. lie
ESTABLISHED the best school Italy ever mad ana one
which survived him. His Treatise on Pnnthg ~a s
authority to-day. or all MS PARENT WORK. was s"u
how little DOW remained at, DO. ,r ,t;o,oo,
Miss Kingsley will lecture this evening on Mlchael
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
BANKERS VIEWS ON RESUMPTION.

BANKERS VIEWS ON RESUMPTION.
RETURN OF JOHN A.. STEW ART AND JACOB y. VEK-
MLYE-MR, STEWARDS EXPERIENCE WITH THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE.
John A. Stewart, President of the United
States Trust Company, and Jacob ID. Vermiye feSuen
OF the Merchants National Bank, returned from asns
ton yesterday where they had given testimony oeiOre
the House Committee Banking and Currency MI
Stewart said that come OF the published reports OF the
evidence vere untrue, particularly IN reference 10
their views expressed the Syndicate contract
and Their visit Secretary Sherman Mt. stewart
added that the committee were not well pieaseu
with bis evidence the chief desire the majority ap
parently being statements from financial men
who were opposed a resumption Of specie payments
The committee he Believed wanted TO show that secre-
tary Sherman could not resume permanently uhtSs
there were permanent retirement Of SloO'ooo'OoO
legatenders With this fact established opponents Oh
RESUMPTION would 20 before the House and raise the old
cry that resumption could only be accomplished py oe
stroyng the energies Of the Nation ard Gripping It's re-
sources The retirement Of large an amount OF legal
tenders Mr. Stewart did not believe was necessary. ~
Nit stewart said thai he told the committee that he
feit nostye that Secretary sherman would succeed III
resulning specie payments Congress od not ne MS
hands with legislation. He expressed the oplI
ion that resumption by January not only entirely
practicable but that was an assured fact II secretary
Sherman should be permitted 10 carry OUT ms present
policy To tine question as to the understanding among
bankers Of the contract with Inc SYNDICATE NJ
answered that II was no secret that the syndCae hao
subscribed for SlOOOOOOO Internationally WIN IN or
fiOn 10 take the remaining S4OOOU,OOO. MI stewart
further told the committee that he had been in
formed by member Of the syndicate that W,
OOOOCO of the bonds had already been soid
and IL was his belief that the entire loan would he
taken. The committee next inquired II he thought that
Secretary sherman had made advantageous contract
90 which responded that in his opinion the contract
was q very favorable for the Government, ana
much better than could been made with the banks
whose province not, he thought 10 deal extensively
in Government loans. -.
Secretary Sherman invited the New-1Ork bankers 10
call upon him before they any testimony On inc
ha
evidence before the committee, he and Mr. NerlnlIye
called on Secretary sherman at the treasury DepdI
ment as a matter of respect. and entirely without
solicitation or the part OF the Secretary Requests have
been sent 10 Joseph SelcmaI and George Bliss sr OF
the Syndicate and TO George S COe, of the American
Exchange Bauk and f. ID. Tappcn, OF the Galatn BANK
10 testify before the committee They Will start loi
WASHINGTON to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23

3.45 a. m.
THE FALL GIVhR SENSATION.
HATHAwAY's FAILURE DUE TO cHAcE's-LATEsl
FACTS.

HATIAwAY's FAILURE DUE TO CHACEs-LATESi
FACTS.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Apnl 22.-DevelOpments
to-day in relation to the affairs Of the Border City Mills
reveal the fact that T. Hathaway treasurer OF that
company has in league WITH or under the control
OF s. Angler Chace, the defauting treasurer OF
the Union Mills Mr.. Hathaway has been intimately asso
cated with Chace and it appears that he mas been play
ing into the hands the latter but the positive asser-
tions made by him TO some of his directors during
the mast week that he had perfect confidence
In his ability TO carry bis corporation success
fully through the present crisis preVehtcu
them from taking the direction Of the company out Oi MS
hands, or realizing tic extremity into which lie han
brought its affairs The Hathaway affair Ia not new
thing but is strictly an outgrOwth OF the Union Ms
rascalty
There are thousands Of soat tonight, but II
s absolutely impossible TO obtain ANYTHING definite re-
gardng this continued defalcation There was
a meeting OF the directors at $3.50 this AFTER
noon, and the treasurer was invited, nut laiieu
to put in appearance. or send any statement re o
either the Border City's or Sagamofes lhdeDG
fSneis is i fhS Of fRat aihaWSy viii then make
a, further statement 10 Is SAID ne eSleS ooS
da' oo ,S cnInoraton Which he saws was loaned
To Chace, but this when taken in connection
ccyed with much credit 4. G.. somerby OF Boston. has
been retained counsel for Hathaway, ana Is III tho
tonight, holding an interview Win HIS Clci''
one peculiar thing in connection with the Border City
corporation il, that Notwithstanding Hathaway has
made oath thar the whole OF the capital stock
was paid up, some S270,000 Of the Sl,OOOOOO capi-
tai was never paid for except by notes or persons
subscribing. and these persons are said to be IN rg'
OF which s. Angler Chace was the real mead;
Several attachments were placed on the property OF
the corporation to day by employees and others Iutte
d Milne reported falling to day. through tlansac-
on OF Hatbaways Some time since they sold him cotton
and received pay ment two notes or Slo,OOO eacn
These they indorscd aud discounted, ana now by the
failure of the Border CITY mills to take care OF Ilel
they are themselves compelled TO meet the notes.
BOsTON, April 22.-It is reported that the
Frs, National Bank OF this city holds 10000 OIL Border
CITY Mllls nnncr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
A SURPRISE AT THE UNION SQUARE.

The father of Miss Sara Jewett, of the
Union Square Theatre Company died on Saturday
morning. and in consequence, the cast OF the pay OF
"A Celebrated Case changed for the matinee
and evening that day, Miss Dletz playin the
part OF Miss Jewett (Adrienne), and Miss
Du Saudi assuming the part Of Valentine hitherto played
by Miss Dietz. Last night another change was made
in the piece. and a audience was at once enter
tained and asOnishcd. Miss Dietz was rcmanded to
the part previously played by her and Miss Bou Heron
very Unexpectedly appeared AdricHne, the principal
female part in the play Miss Heron has not payed III ihe
Union Square since she appeared in short dresses as
schoolgirl with Miss Clara Morris in the play OF Miss
Mutton" and her appearance IN the part OF Adrienne
was surprise to everybody. Miss Heron showed from
the ginning that she had been born and bred to the
stage she was applauded at every point OF the play and
recalled after every The enthusiasm displayed by
the audience was unbOunded, and tie success
of the youug actress was certainly great though
not extraordinary IN view OF the training she
had from her mother. But remembering that
Miss Heron only sixteen years OF age the success al
tanned is remarkable. Among the audience VINO loudly
appauded were Mckee Rankin and his wife, ani
JOAQUIN Miller the author of /" The DanItes'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
FrrNFRAL OF GEORGE W. BLUNT.

The funeral of George w. Blunt took place
yesterday morning at 0:3O o'clock, in the Church of
the Divine Paternity, at Fifth-ave and Foryfith-st
Among those present Thomas Acton, Salem H.
Wales, Charles Oakley, J. NJ Morrison, EX-Alderman
Blunt George W. Loss, John McKesson, Marshall o.
Roberts Thomas Hicks Police Commissioner Erhardt,
John H. Hall, Robert II. McCurdy, Samuel French,
James FreebOrn Sinclair TOusey John r. Ford, Samuel
D. Babcock president OF the Chamber OF Commerce, j.
C. Ward f. NJ Taylor, ThurOw Weed, Cyrus Clark,
Christopher r. Roberts William H. FOgg William Allen
Butler F. L. ThurDcr, General Newton. Charles Ward
and delegation from the Union League Club headed by
Jackson S. Schultz The New-York pilots were repre-
sented by delegation.
The body Law in a coffin covered with black cloth, and
having mOuntngs of silver. Upon the lid were flowers
interviewer with ripe wheat AununcatlOn lilies, Gala
lilies ana white roses the Easter decorations, still beau
Rev Dr. Chaplin read from the Bible prayed, and Gev-
cred brief address, He dwelt the Fatherhood OF
God, the complement of which fal acquiesccnce,
finding its expression IN loving submission 10 His Will
The bravery OF the dead in sustaining his cOnvic
lions with his his patriotism and his honesty were
Tor emulation, aud his family for consolation The
blending OF cOuntrys flag in his religious belief was
reVerentia and significant act, the preacher said one
of the concluding remarks of Dr. Chaplin was: II we
had more In this muchgOVerned city, II would
be cleaner in its streets in its morals, and III every
TesDect"
Of the mourners Mr. Bunts children and grandchildren
The Seventh Assembly District Republican Assocla.
ton, of which Mr.. Blunt was membeB held special
meeting last evening, at which addresses OF 6uOEy were
made, and appropriate resolutions were adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
AN ACTOR FEARING AN INJUNCTION

j. k Emmett made his temperance in New
York. after an absence OF several years at the Standard
Theatre, last evening 1t had been reported that his
performance might be interrupted, as Theodore
Moss, Of Waack's Theatre, had applied for an
Injunction restraining MIR. Emmett from playing
Judges ChOate Sanford and DOnohuc, Dlstrcf-Aorney
Wo0dford, Postmaster James, Ethan Allen and William
]. Florence were among the audience. Mr.. Emmett.
speaking Of the umOred intention of Mr. Moss said
ment through his agent this city, with Mr. Moss for
four weeks performance nj Whllacks Theatre In con
sequence sickness unable TO keep the engage
ment and with Mr.. Mosss consent II was cancelled " |
thought this was the end OF the matter SAID I;
and Won can Judge OF my surprise when heard the ru-
mors" Nothing occurred last evening TO interrupt the
ner.nrmaIce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
REDFORn,S TOWN SANE ROBBED.

The town safe of Bedford, Westchester
County keptn the store Of Adams Brothers. at Bedford
Station T. C. Adams being Town Clerk, was blown open
on Friday night and robbed Of 800 in checks and $50
in banknotes Some connected with the store
usually sleeps in tie building but one was there on
the night Of the robbery After drilling the holes III the
door II the safe and inserting the powder the burglars
surrounded the safe with bags of hOrSefeed which had
the effect Of deadenng the sound Of the explosion As
soon as the ROBBERY discovered the payment OF the
cheeks was stopped. The Town CleTg few days
fore mad transferred about 900 TO the saekeepng Of
the County Treasurer The burglars took from the store
them behind in a vacant lot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
BISHOP MCOsKRY DECLINES TO SPEAK.

Concerning the Intentions or future move
ments of Bishop McCoskry Dr. Ersne Mason, at whose
residence this city the Bishop is said yesterday
10 a TRIBUNE reporter that no was not authorized TO
make any definite statements. 70 the inquiry whether
the message received from Mrs Banter would delay his
cxpccted departure for Europe the reply made that
the Bnp might SAID as intended he might conclude
await the investigation winch he hoped for In view
OF the uncestauv with which the doctor spoke the re-
porter requested the privilege Of brief conversation
with Bishop McC0skry This request was denied ior the
reason that IL would be annoying TO the Bishop,
who had declined 70 make ans further communication
to the press Bishop McCOskTy' SAID Dr.. Mason,
yould not answer any inquiries You might make-even
on so simple matter as the date Of his expected de-
parurc FOR Europe. II you should put the question in
writing / am positive no reply would be made. The
Bishop positively refused to say anything whatever
about the matter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
NEARLY KILLED WITH A RAZOR.

Constable Smith, of Jamaica, l.. l., late on
Sunday night, found coored man named Robert Cox,
resident Of Iayestown lying on the highway near the
village bleeding prof,lsely from several cuts on bis
neck and face a woman who called herself his vile
sat beside him, CRYING. Cox was taken 10 the town
hall when il was aFCcrtancd that his throat had been
cut almost from TO ear but none OF the arteries ad
hccn scyrred there was also large cut In the back Of
The neck aud two on his skull The wounds he said,
had been Inflicted with razor by cOOicd man named
Shenar,l Jones with whom he had difficulty about his
wife COXs wounds attended TO by DR.. Ilcndr1ck-
SON and he VIII probably recover. Yesterday Jones
surrendered himself Justice Bets and acknowledged
the cutting but says that he did II In selfdeicncc.