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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
RACING At SARATOGA.

ONLY THREE COLTS TO START FOR THE KESNER
sTAKEs-PARoLE TO HAVE A wALK-OYER.
IFRoM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT or THE TRmUSRl
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 12.-Duke of Ma
Renta Spartan aud Bramble have shown themselves to
be 40 excellent racehorses that OF other colts
have concluded TO let them alone for the Kcuner
Stakes one greatest prizes Of The majority
OF turfmen think that q. L. Lorards famous Duke Of
Magenta is TO win. but Pierre Lorillards Spartan
and Dryer Brothers Bramble have proved their speed
and pluck repeatedly and the Duke will have easy
victory. The stakes this year are worth $4,000 The
number of starters ia unusually small hut pre-
fer 20 pay $50 forfeit FOR each OF their entries rather
than 10 lose slOO-the OF each subscrpton-and
possibly ruin their hreeyear-ods In hopeless strug
Parole will have walkover in the third race tomoI-
row one mile aud half for purse OF $500 for all ages,
carry 100 pounds with alOwancostO mares and geld
ngs There Is no horse here could be expected to
compete with the champion at the light weight. The
twO-yearOlds for purse OF $500, 10 carry regular
weights. The starters Will be T. LOrards colt Cedric,
T. Puryear & Co.'s colt Dan Sparkling, j. q. Nelson &
Co.'S geldng Kingston snedlker's fly PreolOsa, and
g. L. LOrillards lilly Annie Augusta In the last race,
and onoeghth miles for purse OF $500 with sell
Dwyer BrOthers' horse Rhadamanthus % years.
ia poundsl, W. r. Babcoeks horse Egypt
Jagged, l04 pOundsl, kilbufn tagged, log pOunds),
Brc's colt Governor Hampton a years, 100 ponnds),
If. B. Durham 4 Co.'S geldlng Dan X q yeSrs 10 10
poundsl j. c. Nelson Co.'s Lady salyers "a years.
i03 pOunds) aud Grahan's colt W. l. Higgins "a years,
pools on o.morrows races have been sold as follows
The dash for maldens-P IOrillards Cedric Sl10 Dan
Sparkling $50; Annie Augusta. $780, Preciosa, $50;
The Kenner stakes-Duke OF Magenta, s11O; Spartan,
The selling race Rhadamanthus 800; Rennesaw,
$50 Dan X, 80; Governor Hampton. SIG; Lady Sal
yers Kilburn aud Egypt SIS each; W. l. Higgins, 80.
There will DC an extra day OF racing on Wednesday,
and selling race, mile aud quarter, for purse
5000 has been added to the regular programme for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
KrARNEY STILL on TIE STUMP.

LYNN, Mass, Aug. 12.-0n his second visit
TO Lynn to-day Dennis Kearney Bas escorted from
his hotel to the Common by a procession Of 1900
workingmen About 10000 persons, IL is estimated.
were present'on the Common. Mr. Kearnsy denied the
story published about his being Orangeman and SAID
that his mother wife and his children Catholics
Besides 1t Is nobodys business what God or devil be
worships.
He said workngmen must elect men from among
themselves and see that they do their duty.
" tell you" he added, "the first man that goes baok
the workingnens paity-will grace the nearest lamp
post IL YOU take OF your Issues, Massachusetts
will be all ahre inside OF mouth. or course, don't
welfare of the wOrkingman. WOrkingmen are go
ING TO nut their soldiers on duty ~ simply elect the
men they want 90 live under I'm Massachusetts, Make all
the necessary preparations for entering the White House
IN 1850.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
A REMEDY For. THE NOISE.
F. W. sCHRoEDER's INYENuoN-rHE METROPOLITAN
ROADS OFFICERS INTENDING lis USE.

L. W, SCHROEDERS INVENTION-rHE METROPOLITAN
ROADS OFFICERS INTENDING lis USE.
f. w. Schroeder, the aerOnaut, has perfected
and patented an invention by of which he hopes
to diminish do away entirely with the noise OF the
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad. He calls his invention
the phononsulator Mr. Schroeder claims that IL will
mue the sound from roadbed, but particularly the
roadway Of an elevated open trussed structure. 1t
may be applied TO both the structure and The rolling
stock 1t consists simply OF laminated cushion formed
Of alternate layers Of cork and ndarubber, cemented
together The cork and rubber be cut into small
bits, about the size OF pea.
In applying the nsuator cushion 10 railway the
bo tom cases OF the be perforated and the In
sulator filed in between the floor beams Of the car and
between the flooring of the and the bottom casing
1t viii be placed upon and secured TO all the avail
able surfaces of the carruck II will applied TO the
longitudinal and ties aud, in short, viii sheathe
every part rolling stock that vbrates
with a coating Of cork and rubber The insulator ap-
pied above Mr. schroeder says, will absorb all the
sound waves Of the air, and completely muihe the
noise.
Mr. Schroeder has shown his appliance 10 the officers
OF the Metropolitan Road, aud at meeting .of the
directors, No. 90 Broadway, yesterday afternoon,
an offer made 10 him for the use OF his invention
Mr. Schroeder did not accept the offer, thinking IL was
not fRir compensation. An arrangement VIII De
effected probably az another meeting 10 be held t1s
morning II his appliance works satisfactorily on the
Metropolitan Road, the New-YOrk Elevated Company,
1t stated will probably make use OF the same method
The directors of the Metropolitan Road could not be
seen last evening. and among the minor officials great
deal OF mystery existed in regard 70 the new effort 10
stop the din along the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
PACIFIC MAILS RAILROAD CONTRACTS.

There was no conference yesterday in regard
TO the proposed contract between the Union Pacific Rail
road and the Pacific Mail steamship company President
Dillon being from the city II Is understood that
Captain BabcOck, on behalf Of the Steamship Company,
has made proposition to renew the passenger contract
the rate by both lines TO be $l37, provided the UuOI
Pacific Road will pay SO head money for every passcn-
ger carried fOp NewYOrk 10 San Francisco by rail- IN
stead Of IS per head heretofore Captain BabcOck is
also reported 20 opposed any contract for freight
which will require material advances from the present
So rate charged by the steamship company.
The steamer CalOn which will sail August 81 IA
said 70 contracts for freight sufficient TO load her in
advance the advertised date for sailing and that she
win I've sent out as as filed The steamer Clyde
will foilOW her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
TURNER FESTIVAL AT sCHUTzEN PARK.

Eight Turner societies of NewYOrk and the
vicinity assembled yesterday morning at the Turn Hall
to celebrate the centennial OF the birth Of Frederick L.
Jahn founder OF Turner societies in Germany The men
formed in front Of the building marched through Fourth
st. to South Ffth-aye down to Canals TO Desbrosses
Street Ferry where they crossed to Jersey CITY, and
thence went TO schzen Park painful incident OF the
march was the injury Paul Tanner president Of the
Jersey City Turner's, whose ankle was crushed by fall
Of his horse.
On arriving at schHtEen Park the Turner'S scattered
over the grounds for rest and lunch and afterward as
sembed to contest for prizes in athletic games These
consisted Of exercises the horizontal and parallel par
yauting, rope climbing, jumping running and fencing.
The following Turner's ON prizes ~ the various games
Long Jump BOyas Is feet incheA Jacob Nebber, IL
feet; high jump Ruhl feet inches, Louis j. Porr,
feet inches yautng. r. Ruhl hurting tue lance at
target L. Hpert, OF Brooklyn. In dunb-ben exercise
Eugene BOyas lifted n 1O0pOund bell above his head,
and was awarded first prize Julius Guse won the first
prize In putting tile Heavy weight In fencing Louis
Greenwald won the first prize. Toward evening large
OF visitors arrived at the park and amused
with dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
LAST NIGHTS LUNAR ECLIPSE.
ITS OBSERVATION GIVEN OVER To AMATEURS IN
THE STREETS.

ITS OBSERVATION GIVEN OVER To AMATEURS IN
THE STREETS.
The partial eclipse of the moon which oc-
CURED last evening seemed excite little interest
among the scientific OF the unsclentifc. The former
were out Of town., aud the latter seemed to nave
strong desire to be there The programme was fully
carried outs that is the at 7l2 p mr. with It's
face fully threefourths IN shadow The observation
gradually grew until $685. when the fun disc was re-
veaed In the thicky settled part Of the city the eclipse
could only be observed by going to the OF cross
town streets as had not risen above 200 from
the horizon before the eclipse was over
On Broadway above Canalst., groups OF dozen or
more we're collected on each corner and only about two
In each group appeared TO know why they had gathered
together In front of the Fifth Avenue HOte were as
sembled large number Of amateur observers On other
streets no one seemed TO be that there was any
thing the matter with the mOOu The same might be
said OF those visiting Central Park last evening or
dozen persons who IN the tower only one had
observed the eclipse. and he thought that the
Obscurity was caused by cloud As no SCIENTIFIC I'M
pOrtance was attached to the eclipse preparations were
not made observe it. No observations were taken Al
either Columbia College or Central PARK,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
Captain Of Columbia Cole
PoBBNG AN UNoCCUPIED HOME.

1t was reported to Superintendent Walling
yesterday that burglary had been committed at No. 60
East Eighty-hrsts, the residence Of John q. Bacon
dealer in sverware at No 40 East Foureenth-st The
police OF the Twentythird Precinct have been unsue
oessu thus far their search for cew It seems that
when the family Of Mr.. Bacon left the city for the Sum-
er they neglected TO inform Captain Robbins Of their
departure. On August the bOuse Is known to have
been undisturbed but the return OF portion Of the
family ON August disclosed the fact that the iron bars
had been forced from the rea basement window Prop
erty valued at S2.215 bad been stolen. Among the
articles taken handsome sets OF Jewelry one OF
cameo aud another of blue enamel and gold; also
aiys heavy gold watch aud chain and mosaic lOcket
beautiful seaskin sacque and heavy fur lined cloak
Ar Bacon said last evening that he suspects persons
siding IN the vicinity of rUbbing his house He bak been
epend ny 4 month ut Saratoga and would have known
no;ig vet about the burglary had not kind neghbor
informed bim THIS neighbOr noticed that the blinds In
tie nOusc raised and thought that Mr. Bacon had
rcu ned o. tile eity. On investigation he discovered
that some thr dOGis open and that the family
were absent Mr.. Bacon said he examined the house
thoroughly and iOuud that everything had been taken
exert carpets and furniture Every article OF cloth
ing was carried away except silk dress valued at $500
which the thieves tore shrGds. He also learned that
the thieves seut several DAYS IN the house. They Oc-
cupicd his beds, cooked their meals In his range and
freely used bHt-tub Mr. Bacon feels positive that
the thieves bad take their plunoer IN cart On
account bis wc's absence, Mr. Bacon Is unable TO
make inventory of all the goods that were IN tue
hsuse &c alresdy estimates his loss at $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
SHIP NEH'S
PORT OF NEw.YoRK....
II.

PORT OF NEW. L.
ARRIVED.
Str Australia Br Rail- London July 81 10 Henderson Bros.
str CarOndeet Burrows Havana Aug T. 70 James Ward
e 20.
Ga o. and Port Royal 2, TO II Mallory & Co.
Aug l. Campeehe Progreso Havana T. to Alexander
SIR Lone STAR Forbes New-orleans T. to BOgart &
Morgan. - - Co.
shin Cashier tof Windsor So Teller. BristOl July O.
in ballast 10 whitney co; anchored at Sandy Hook for
orders.
O. In ballast 10 Boyd Hncken anchored In Grayesend Bay
for orders
cork, etc, 70 q Amsinck & co.
BARK Imuneina GlasgO) smith, Iquique l02 DAYS with
soda Fabbr Chauncey; vessel TO Nelson IT,
Italia ita MeLzans, LeghOrn 90 daya with marble,
order; vessel IN SlocOvch & Co.
Bark Northern Chief Yarmouth ~, Miller Antwerp
July in ballast to BOYD lncken anchored atSandy Hook
for orders.
BARK Ada Pear Hocken OF and from Fowey July with
China clay 10 order vessel 20 SEQ Bulley.
Bark Ydun (Nor HaEeman, Dublin July l. IN ballast 20
Punch Edge 4 Co
last Edge anchored Sandy Hook for
HaakOn HaakolsOn (NOr Haugh, Traee 80 days in
ballast TO Funch Edye q Co.
Bark Esther (O POrtand Benjamin Clerruegos II DAYS
& a Fowler vessel 70 II Winchester &
BARK Enrique ArR PaysOn Matanzas 10 days. with
20 order; vessel 70 Parsons q Loud
Brig Apollo titan Canero 81 Pierre Mart 10 days with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
ARREST OF A NOTORIOUS BURGLAR.

As Captain Williams was passing in front
Of the Hotel Brunswick last night he talking with
two other men near the bar Francis Mccoy. alias Big
Frank who it is said planned the recent robbery OF
Mir Hales cashier Ia Thlrty-fOurthst Mccoy Is pow
erul man. andisrcgrded dangerous to arrest Captain
Williams drew his revolver, and, walking up to Mccoy
covered him with the weapon and told him to surren-
der. James Irving, the weknOwn sporting map, VINO
was drinking with Mccoy, inerfcred and tried 70
prevent the arrest. Tie Captain threatened 10
shoot Irving, and soon as assistance came TOOK
both the men TO the Twenty-nnth Precinct Mccoy, In
addition the Thirty fOurthst robbery Is said ~ tne
Captain 10 have engaged in three recent bank rob
berries He also owes Delaware ten years service.
EphTaim simmons alsO In the company OF Mccoy,
but Captain Williams thinks lac did not know who his
companion was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
INSANE AFTER YEARS OF DISSIPATION.

Francis EckeTt, once a well-knOwn pDysl-
oan at Union Hill. n, j., committed 10 the Hudson
County Jail yesterday 20 await the action Of County Ply
stefan Converse before his removal TO the Lnnato Asy
lum at Snake Hill. Twenty years ago he had large
practice in Hudson County He then fell IN love with
young lady Of Union Hill HIS proposal Of marriage was
refused The rejection Of his suit seemed to change bis
character The night he left her house he was intoXi-
Gated for the time In his hte Since then he has
the time His friends made every effort To reclHim him,
but without avail. Sunday night he was found wander
ING about the streets OF the village, u from the ei-
feet OF liquor He was arrested and locked up 20 await
examination Several persons testified 20 his mental
unsoundness, aid Recorder Lundie sent him TO the
Couttfv Jatl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
A DISHONEST CLERK HELD FOR TRIAL.

Francis B. Dunster, of No. Ill East One
charged with robbing
his late employer Charles A. Marsh druggist at One
hundred-andtwenty ffthst. and Thrd-ave, Of bouds,
jewery and goods arragned yesterday at the Har-
lem Police Court Arthur F. Johnson, of No. 2ll East
ndtweDty-Sxthst, Dunsters alleged ac-
complete also arrnigned. Dunsier is young man
Of twenty-altbough he looks much older-whe John
son man almost old enough to be his father With
the proceeds OF the robbery Dunster 1t is alleged puI-
chased through Johnson, blliard-room at No. 6s5
Broadway The courtroom was crowded with specta-
tors, large proportion being ladies. - .
William L. Pratt Boston bankers clerk, testified
that he purohased the bonds previously described and
identified Dunster the man who sold them. X. W.
Ridley druggist, Of observation-disclosures wentyeightlst
and FOurth-ave testified that about four years ago he
had discharged Dunser for dishonesty and after the
loss Of MT Marshs diamond PIN suspectng johnson OF
completely IN the robbery, ordered johnson never to
enter his store again. johnson, in his own behalf test
fed that Dunster had always represented himself TO be
the Of wealthy parents. and the sum given him by
Dunster purchase the place I'm Broadway he believed
was part OF legacy. The examination was continued
at great length, but new facts were gained. The
Justice held Dunster for trial. and discharged Johnson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
CAPTURE OF ANOTHER MASKED BURGLAR,

Since the arrest OF IHt UBIQUITOUS IIHSNVu
burglar "shorty Lent by Inspector Murray the resi-
dents Of Jamaica have enjoyed repose. On Saturday
evening three members Of Lents gang, William FrueY'
John McGmrk and Charles Peterson alias g Patsy"
appeared the village aud earoused for several hours
at the saloon OF Adam schmallenberg. About a. ~ on
Sunday, Newton Lewis, of South and Union Hallsts.
aroused from his sleep by the falling OF chair III
his bedroom, and Jumping from his bed, saw man
run from the room to the hall The arjumped
over the banster TO the hall below distance OF twelve
feet and escaped Ia the street he Joined by two
men who had been guard The burglar dropprd his
felt hat which pinned mask OF inc netting ana
In the hall was found the heel Of one OF ms SHOES
Yesterday Peterson arrested at the railroad depot
silver watch which he had stolen from Mr. Lewis was
found upon his person. aud the heel OF one OF ms sbO
was gone. He was committed without bail for the
action OF the Grand Jury Peterson, who Is Respectfully
connected, has been arrested several times on grave
charges but through the influence OF his family he has
punishment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
STILL SEARCHING FOR A CLEw.


THE POLICE DENY THAT BLOoD-sTAlNED CLOTHES
HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE MURDERED OF
FIcERs HoUsE-PRoFEssoR DoREMUs AT WORK
ON TIE ANALYSIS.
The police of Jersey City were unable yes
terday to CLEAN any new information In regard 70 the
mysterious murder Of Officer Smith. The published re-
ports that biood-staiDed Dight-dress had been
found In the house OF tho murdered man were
pronounced untrue by Chief Of Police Nathan
He also denied the that mans shirt, stained
with blood had been found in the vault IN tne rear Oh
the house occupied by Smith and his wife az the time OF
the murder The vault was oleahed out the day OF the
Diurder aud had not been touched since
Mrs. Smith remained at Police Headquarters ySsteI
day. and was as well usual, except that she h5u
slight attack OF ague. Professor Dorcmus was gu
day Yesterday at the OF the Bellevue
Hospital Medical College In this city, making an analysis
of boOd-stains clothing which had been given 70 nm
by the Jersey City police When questioned las.
evening he refused 70 give any Information except thn
his analysis was not concluded IL would DO highly lin
proper lie said for him say ANYTHING about the mat
ter until he should be questioned In court ny tue Ds
frict- Attorney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
THE BISHOP FAILURE.
WESTERN CREDITORS AGREE TO TAKE FORTY CENTS
ON THE DOLLAR.

WESTERN CREDITORS AGREE TO TAKE FORTY CENTS
ON THE DOLLAR
CINCINNATI, Aug. ia meeting of the
creditors of r. NJ Bishop Co., representing claimants
at Cincinnati Buffalo, indianapolis, Danyille Va Chi
cago ST. Louis Cleveland, GAINESVILLE, Edenburg undD'
Covngton Ky and Bay City Mich), and credits aggre-
eating 800 0OO was held here to-day. Mr.. WI Bishop
explained the financial condition of the firm, giving
detailed statement OF its assets and liabilities After
long discussion IL decided with but one dissenting
vote to receive 40 the dollar for all caims1O
per cent cash. and the remainder in three six, nine ana
twelve months secured. committee was also APP
pointed apprse other creditors or the ACTON taken
and request their concurrence therein
GOVERNOR BISHOP DENIES CERTAIN CHARGES.
Doubt was expressed yesterday among the
creditors OF R. NJ Bishop Co.. Of Cincinnati, as to the
acceptance by Cincinnati creditors OF the settlement
proposed here which involves the surrender ofhe firms
assets But was expected by some OF the creditors
here that the New-York plan Of settlement would
provoke from the firm larger offer than any etmade
Others were OF the opinion that great mistake was
made when the offer Of 40 per cent was refused, ana
that this refusal due largely to vindicve spirit
in eartnin firms who charge the debtor firm with having
made representations that they knew were false. let
ter was received here yesterday from Governor
Bishop. IN which he repels this charge as f9ise
and malicious The letter. dated August v, cOncuues
follows: The course recommended by your committee
prOcrastinaes matters and candidly think with se-
rOus results; and from what know OF the feelnR OF
the Western creditors don't believe 1t Is possible 10
carry it out II very mortifyg to me to fa to meet
my obligations; then to have those with whom nave
been dealing over quarter OF century seem 9sp9seu
TO doubt my integrity ana to drive me 70 the van a
best and Will release US. am ready IL Is important
some arrangement be promptly made"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
CUTTING HIS THROAT WITH A RAZOR.

CARL scHAIK's UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
-yUsINEss LOSSES THE CAUSE OF THE ACT.
Carl SchaIk. well-knOwn German resident
OF this city, made double attempt TO take his NE yes
teraav at hts boardng-house No 81 East Nnth-st Mr.
sehalk who is a cousin OF Schalk Brothers, the New
ark brewers ia bachelor Of about fifty years he en-
gagged rooms in the house in Nnth-st several months
ago He held himself aloof from the other boarders' ana
was almost stranger in the household. AS he IRE
ouently rcmained in his room nearly all day, his falling
to appear yesterday morning did not excite any alarm.
At2p M servant girl open the door of his room which
was unlocked and looked Mr. schalk lay on the bed
wrapped in blankets The sheets and the hoor IN ont
of the bed were covered with blood which oozed from
deep wound in his neck Doctor Kenelen was summoned
and saw that sehak was uuder the lnAunce Of power
full narcotic The wound in the neck, extending four
inches from the spinal column toward the throat though
very deep and bleeding oOpiously was not dangerous
Mr. schalk being very eshy man, had failed 10 sever
the uguar ven as had clearly been his intent Restor
atives slightly reused the injured man, who was then
taken to st. VInceut's Hospital There electricity was
applied and after several hours Mt. schalk showed
symptoms Of returning consciousness IL is thougnt
that he viii recover -, A.
top of high writng-desk, where Mr.. Sohalk had cyl
IDENTIFY thrown 1t. II clear that he had MADE ihe
attempt end his life many hours before ms condltlOn
was discovered. On the day before Sunday, he went
with the AriOn Society," OF which he was member 10
over business losses. Last Spring he was compelled
by gang of Tuiians, principally the associates 9i
ay near Thirty second-st In his struggle TO maintain
IT, he lost most OF the money he had MADE IN previous
years as caterer IN william ana Nasssusts. anu
restaurant No. ~ Barcayst business eVerseb hec
led 10 his recent depression. From wealthy man ne
schaik was well known and much esteemed in German
society Born In Baden. he sought refuge IN ths
country after the revolution OF ls4S III Germany IN
which he took active part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-13
A srEAAIER's DISPUTED INSPECTION.

Complaint was made to Deputy Collector
Phelps Of the Ninth Division, Custom House, Friday
last that the Governor Fenton, used by the
Health officer for boarding vessels at Quarantine,
running without the necessary Inspectors certificate,
and had running for three years in violation Of
the steamboat law and liable TO penalty OF $1,000
day the time she mad been used amounting 70
total penalty OF about 100000. Mr. Phelps immedi-
atey addressed communication to The Quarantine
Commission. requiring an explanation Upon inquiry OF
the Local Steamboat inspectors II was learned that the
was inspected by Inspectors Craft and Bucha-
len on July H. at Pier No 80 North River, and eerth.
cate filed out Inspector Jayne said that no record Of