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New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
THE PRODUCTIONS OF Z. HOWARD COMPANY
USES OF ELECTRICITY.

THE PRODUCTIONS OF z. HOWARD q COMPANY
USES OF ELECTRICITY.
E. Howard g. Co., of No. 694 broadway,
are well known as manufacturers OF tower clocks whch
keep as accurate time while exposed to storms OF wno
and rain as smaller clocks which tick in the quiet hall
or parlor. The clock on The TRIBUNE building whcp
has larger dlas and is exposed perhaps than any
other in the country has inside OF the makers guar
antee, its variation never having exceedeu o sec-
onds a month, and frequently having oeeh aS
low three seconds month The certncate OF Lon
ard Waldo. IN charge OF the ODserVhl1Ty az ~ 90 g.
shows that the clock put up there by Howafo Oo vi"
rjed In three montl only threp-fourtbs Of second
Howard & Co. also make ladies' and gent,enehS uns
watches electric das watchmen CLOCKS anu
lme ocks Tor safes. A greatly increased demhnu ior
these last sprang up mlnedl teiy aer 'ue T, 20
Savings Bank burglary, ana TN ane rnnn,ar e,rhT
ho1rs n day five days III the week. at OF ce
began to work twelve hours a day SIX days 1i eaGn
week There is an increased denanu "a Ioi lin
dials the hands of which moved to coiresponn Win
those on tur governing clock also for the eiectfle
watch clock by winch ws Gilman as De passes ,9 stS
tiOms he Is required to visit records lhe Iahu & uis
charge o his duty on a paper dial connected with
clock in the office OF his employer ,, - r..
How ard c." fitting up the state iouses a. iiiit
ford Conn with electric ala aud watch CLOCK ana
have lust put into tue new City Hall at fiOVdebce
watch clock connecting with iorty stations ana ctIH
clocN controlling sixyt%O dlals ihey nn 1naoo ~. Gn
ard clock by which the Cod and STOCK IeeHfdph 'oh
pany established constant time service ~ oNel f
the city where its wires eX end ana tey are pertcu
a system of syncnrODZing clocks Dy "uCh as 'dp! 90
may he desl may be set 10 the second Dy ceutta
clock once every hour every twenty four uOuis rms
system IL IN operation in Lr dOu and VIII Dr hii9ducta
an the a atoms of tie New-YUrk Elevated Railroad, with
the ADDITION Il small gong III cdch Whch shd souu''
when the 5ccnt period arrives ana ends lhe lih ls
work Ia which is as ne that Of shlps cAlOnpuccf
and which is cwellCd iko "atcn lhcir hdIl n nH un
ing roum clocks range III price from Sio go 9oop unu
watches from $50 TO 800 Thcy sell no alcIes cAceP
n fhp d
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
SUCCESS AND FAILURE IN SUICIDES.

Harman Weise, age fifty-twO, OF No. 572
Fourth.ave Brooklyn, had made several attempts to
take his e of when he had become weary by reason
Of dissipation. Yesterday he succeeded and was found
hanging in woodsned the rear of his house. He
leaves wife aud three children
Carl F. wender, OF No. 331 Leonardst, Brooklyn, was
weeping freely when called upon by Justice Guck yes
terday TO plead 70 the charge made by his wife
that he failed 10 support her and her child have
given her everything" said, and snail soon present
her with my body" This remark puzzled the Justice,
but Mrs wender explained that her husband had told
some Of their neghbors that he had taken dose OF
poison and going die. Tbereupon toe Justice
postponed the examinati ton and committed Wender TO
the Raymond Street Jail While D the prison-yan Wen
der attempted 10 take hs life by laceratDR his wrist
with gass taken pair OF spectacles His wounds
were dressed at the Eastern District Hospital and
smetic was also administered 1t learned that he
had taken dose OF iaudanum
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
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pSnsns SsEsn
s9s tsS Gecss sSssS Avsn
YoP P''1SS Teetssn Bor1easf vssavie ls
Coeace Cette Punch Edye CO. Ecuador nor tBG hasss PsS
as Vale. for srd.H. ~ II s
HSRPN rom NsWars j. tor Hayre FuSeh JosP6ns
san T. ssTs:i sa GU tT transs sep PERI
Hermann Koop & Co; Angela (Ital sangulneta. Naples
Bries Leading Star tsr GrenfeIl Richmond Va via Bahia
Draz Geo Buey; st Joseph, Gasnon Pernambuco hston
schTs (Br Mus.olls AnnapOlIs s. Jed rTSe CO
Rdgway Townsend Para gaz B9ret & Pond &C. Coz Sr 4gsa
sft fs %yRa9 nE Basaa a a~
son Maranham and Para. W II Crossman q Bro Anna
rem y AIDA and laura
aecEseCw3 Dem o. Weinberg Co; No 10 Reich Perth
Barge Resolute. Meyer. Perth Amboy N VI &TCo.
FOREIGN PORTS.
LONDON Dec 1s-Arr str Genirer from New York; at
Antwerp str iceland from ". roru,c for
MovIIIK Dec i9.-Ar str Bolivia. from NewYOrk for
SotTaimTos Dec l9-Arr str Sorrento from New.YOrk
HivRE Do le-Arr str Bneswen from New.YOrk
HAVANA, Dec lO-ATs City OF Vera Cruz from NeWfork
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Announcements
BRUMMELL is selling a 5-pound box of fine
candies fOr 81 at 40 Grands S7 Broadway and 295
6thaye.
No EXCUSE.
ps pss S sH why
should not dresswelL
THIS Son OF VULCAN.
BY Besant and Rice.
TRIBUNE NOVEL EXTRA No. IS.
Price, Ten Cents
Sent by mail on receipt OF price.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
TROUBLES OF BUSINESS FIRMS.

Meyer & Gerger, exporters of hardware TO
Mexico and Cuba at No. Al Dey-st., have suspended
payment owing to disagreement with their financial
backer Edward Herr, who has attached their property
for S17s s34. Deputy Sheriff Paen has seized the store
having other judgments for S5.192. The firm have been
in business sevpr years aud making good posi-
ton the Mexican market having @ares estimated al
$50 600. The abilities are estimated at S5oOOO
The creditors E. WartZfeder, r importer or prtc-
iOus stones at No Malden-ane, of which Frederick
l. wis is assignee, held meeting yesterday and ac-
cepted O compromise at fifteen "ents on the dol ar
Assignments TOR the benefit OF creditors we're made
vest, rday by Charles Bellows and Richard X. hunt
ICharles Bellows & Co., liquors No. Al Beaverst). 10
Charles g. Cornell with preferences 10 the aOnunt OF
SIG SO, and by Louis Apgar TO Henry T. "ertmeyer
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
DIssoLvING A PASTORAL RELATION.
COUNCIL IN BROOKLYN IN WHICH PLYMOUTH
CHURCH TOOK NO PART.


CHURCH TOOK NO PART.
A council convened yesterday afternoon in
the New-Engand Congregational Church on South
Ninthst Fifth-st Brooklyn, TO consider the pro-
prety dssolvng the relations Of the church with It's
pastor, the Rev. John III. Lockwood, who, after five
years service, recently offered his resignation The
council attracted considerable attention from
the fact that the church, after spirited
discussion few weeks ago, voted by a large
majority not TO invite Plymouth Church to participate
in the council It's stated the church refused TO invite
Mr.. Lockwood who, however, is member OF the Man
haitian Congregational Association which is composed
Of clergymen not in sympathy with Mr. Beecher.
The council met IN the Sunday-scoo room at 2:3O p
m The folOw clerical delegates were in attendance
The Rev. Dr. storrs the Rev. S. H. Virgin, Of the Harlem
Church. the Rev. A. Lyman. OF the South Church, the
Rev H. H. MacF Tand and the Rev. Cnarles r. Treat OF
Greenwich Conn The Rev. MeSsrS j. Hyatt Smitn, j. d.
Wells. T. s. Porter, Archibald McCulagh. and r. d. Muir
phy who present were made corresponding HeIl-
beIs. The Rev. DR.. StOrs was chosen moderator, an0
made the opening prayer. The Rev. Mr. Macfarland
the secretary paper presented by the church,
setting forth the OF Mr. LOCkwOOts resignation and
its acceptance by the church hy unanimous vote In
sdered best for leave the church for variety of
reasOus which general Tne church had about 200
members, but the attendance at the services was small
The SundayschOO had l75 scholars. There was debt
OF $25, 900 the church and parsonage. The council
then "by ITSELF" and unanimously voted to concur
in Mr. LOckwOQds request that his relations with the
church be dissolved.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
HELD FOR WILFUL MURDER.

An inquest was held at the Coroner's once
Yesterday in the case of John Maloy, VINO killed by
the man he had long befriended last sunday 10 Forty
rst-st near Tenthave. Phillip Whitney, the prisoner,
looked sad aud detected. He was closely guarded.
George Degnan OF No 400 West Forty yfrsts testified
that on the Friday night before the murder he heard
Whitney apply vile epithets to Malloy; that
he drew knife and swore he would not
be interfered with by any Of @alloy's friends
He as at Manov,s plsce No AGO West Forty
on the night OF the murder in company with whitney
who called Maoy hard names Malloy put him INTO
door Whitney struggled with him. and witness saw
Msl!oy fall; at the same time Whltn y ,o,, en,
carried into the house, and died lice r., soon 500
The fury found Whitney guilty The prisoner was sent
10 the TOmbs await the action Of the Grand jury anu
Degnan was held IN bail 10 appear as q witness.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
ACOEEEE MILL BURNED.

A six-story building of brick at No. 156
Chambers-st, was damaged by fire at $50 last
night. The building is wholly occupied by
william J. SHIT & Co. as a mill for grind
ing coffee, pepper ana mustard The firm also manu-
facture baking powders The fire originated on the
fifth floor and the flames quickly spread through that
floor and The above 1t. Stlt Co. had their stock
damaged about S. 900 by the flames and water. The
building was damaged to the amount of $4,000 Both
buildIng and stock were insured.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
SNIP NEWS.
ARRIVED.

Ctr France (Ir) Rogers LOnion Dec 8, TO " Hurst
star, Forbes. New-Orleans Dec IL to Bogert
Morgan. -. o,, ,,---,-.--.
Afr Al IemarIe Gibbs, Lewes to old Dominion "a co.
ship t Quebrcl Hatfield Belfast Nov a. III ballast
70 order. anchored IN Gravescnd Bay Tor OrdeTn:
shin Ruby (0f armOutb, -. Raymond. Liverpool 80
days, in bal last James w Elwell & 60.
Ship UHkO tussD Stamann Hamburg ana Hampton Roads
Oct s. In ballast 10 Fuuch Edye & Co
ship Saracen (1f Brso BairsOn Antwerp via Queenstown
Al DAYS, IN ballast 10 F5pring g. Co ,,,, ~ -
Bark Hypatia (Of 81 John. y b. Marshall, London. Al
days. In ballast u J II Winchester q Co
Bark CostaDe Uta Gachete. Newcastle 40 days, with
Benlam e. BOycscn
Caroline lGer btrcker, Bremen ~ days WIN mhse
BARK Apheus Marshall of Dicby 81 HcFadden. Bremen
~ days. In ballast J w Parker q 90.
BARK Ncf Aor Chrisuansen st Mao 40 days In ballast to
order.
Brig Frontier Br White RuanIan "a days with nuts etc
BARK Blanchard. Smith, Algoa Bay 6s days. WOOL
Brig Adele Maria swed, Grandah Pernambuco 90 day.
with sugar and hides TO III II Swift q Co.
Brig Elbe Br) Roche, Nassau Odays, ith
trg perpetua (swedl Bosron Rio Janero SO days with
Big Oliver Cults llayp Jones 81 Marc II days with log
Porto Ca clio ~ and Curacao 80. with coffee skins 10
Dallett Boulton 4 co.
Bnr p browns Brl. Freeman, Charlottetown, PEI 10
days. with potatoes To III p Bailey.
WIND-sunset-At Sandy Hook moderate. Nwi hazy.
CLEARED.
strs City Of Chester Br) Brooks Liverpool
John Dale Acadia (Br Mont gomerY, Henderson
boGg sf sg AND gss
Peter Wright ssnsi Mella (Br), Watson Havre lunch
Edys a. CO Canine SPTl: Leddlcoat Hamilton. Bermuda
PIN forwood Co Norman Nickorson. Nassau, st Jasc
n1 NaIos den5assSs s S1Iy deT.s S Richmond Kelley
CITY Point ana Richmond, Ola Dominion Co; stmers
Warren, Phiaeeiphis, James Hand Fanny usdwaiader
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
"PrDp LEARY IN COURT.


4 STRANGE GATHERING OF CRIMINALS IN THE OYER
AND TERMINER-LEARY, UNDER STRONG GUAhD'
REMOVED WITHOUT TROUBLE.
The Sheriff's fears of an attempt to rescue
sRed" Leary seemed not wholly unjustIhed by the ap-
pearance Of the crowd In the courtroom OF the oyer
and Terminer yesterday There was snort MOTION
before Judge DAVIS preceding the Leary mouon Dut
of the throng which filed the benchcs pressed on the
counsel surrounded the sherf's guard and almost
invaded the beuch, not one left the place
until Leary himself was handcufed for removal
by the officers. Aud the crowd was strange one
for that courtmainy young menof robust hgureKeen-
eyed with low foTeheads not lacking in intelligence
and with the gmassive jaw which seems almost typ-
cal Of the criminal II not ragged crowd
for the higher class OF criminals require at least decent
dress; but there the men one sees frequently az
the Tombs or at the General Sessions watching the fate
OF their associates. Many Of them men who have
pleaded 10 criminal indictments. and some have served
out convictions An old officer said he had never seen
30 many criminals in one courtroom before
Ieary is man of unusually powerful
frame, ana as he sat between two deputy
sheIifs neither small men, he looked as though be
could easily Overmaster both. His face is full and
deeply SCARED. He seemed to have some trouble win
his eyes which prevented him from looking steadily in
front Of him. yer there was nothing f1rtye nv I'M IN ms gaSe
His so6rguet OF Red was JustmeG Dy us seTerai
deputy y-shers sat behind him. and II was uuderstoou
they were armed. and at Judge Davis's int1mau0p,
trouble. however, occurred .
DistctAttorney Bell presented in return TO the writ
of habeas CORPUS the warrant OF the Governor Tor
Learys surrender the Massachusetts auth0rues Tor
trial for the burglary the Northampton Bank.
Mr. Sullivan presented traverse that this was not the
John Leary named that he not fugitive from Mas
sachus"ts and that this warrant was obtained lor ue
rior purposes. ,..-.,
Judge Davis ruled that the question OF identity the
People make pr1ma facie ln regard 10 all
otner questions rsOner must take the affirmative
Robert PukeTtOn. the detective, testified that this was
the John Leary against whom he gave evidence before
the Grand in Hampshire County, Mass on n0rma-
tiOn communicated to him. After long contest judge
Identity. Mr.. Sullivan and Mr.. Mitchell then asked
a delay until Saturday TO see the Gov ernOr ana ascer
tam the reasons for his action After long discussion
the matter was adjourned to Saturday at 10 a. m with
the understa ndng that the should then prpceeu
without Lary's presence in court unless his owl test
mony was needed.
The prisOner was then handcued and taken from the
courtroom. TIE crowd poured out rapidly, but was
evaded by taking the prisoner to the Sherhs oee un
q carriage could be brought. large crowd remained
outside door of the court house in the Dltng
wind some time, awaiting Learys appearance
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
FINE CHINA AND GLASS WARE.

For an admirer of fine china and glass, the
store Of wilhelm Graf, at No. 1882 Broadway, is one
OF the attractive be found There are scores OF
little images in Meissen, commonly called Dresden
china representing gay-dressed peasant girls singing
and dancng Tasteflly decorated cups and of
Dresden ware; fOwcr-hOders and other articles OF
Crown Derby ware; oyster plates from France uncn
sets in exquisite designs and workmanship, ana many
other things that delight the are shown 10 tue
visitor The firm recently imported an enGraVer on
glass and elegantly carved sets Of glass ware ue
canters and gOblets are shown.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
EXCLUSIVELY FOR BROOKLYN.

At meeting of the Kings County Super
visors yesterday protest with many signatures was
received declaring sufficient time and facilities had
not been offered for making estimates In connection
with the wing OF the proposed new jail About 2oo
sonecutters asked tnat the stone work for The new
budipg be given to Brooklyn men. and a resolution to
effect that the contractors furnishing macrla ara
labor for the building 0e required to give bonds a Ihe
work shall be done in Kings County adopted by a
vote OF 10 to Ia Nineteen bids for the work were
opened. The nids for the masonry and iron WORK
ranged from S162, 600 TO S275,OOO.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
HOLIDAY DISPLAY AT GOUPIL'S.

secOndst can be found many choice holiday presents
Boxes OF water-colors at all prices panels OF eay
painted flowers and graceful birds. engraynGs almost
without NUMBER and delightful olecton OF paintings
In the gallery among the things from which one
can choose Brackets OF different kinds OF wood and IN
curious designs, intended for panels, are 10 be seen
The collection Of engraVugsl * large and contains many
valuable and cbOfce works. In the gallery are hung
number Of oil paintings by French. German ana Lhgsh
artistic. which are said TO have no llttle merit.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
MARTNE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

sun rises. 7:2O Sun 436 Clock Ois
Moon rses m 346 Moon sOuths S46 Moons age days 20
HIGH WATER TODAY A. N.
sandy Hook . 1853 GOV Island. i:3B Sll Gate... %
HIGH wAfER TODAY-P.
Sandy HOOK. 43l Island. 6.O7 Hell 1ate.... 600
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
A NATuRAL FLAT.-The Attorney General.

speaking iuklngly Of Mr Wnister's " arrangements,
"symphunies" and uOcturne-" said he supposed
we should he hearing OF " moonlight IN MINOR"
" chIarOscurO fiat" II sir John HOlkCr dad know
aware all kinds la - A hat" are already III
islenCe.- Funny Folks
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
A BANK PRESIDENT ACQUITTED.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 1S.-II. A. Mcintyre,
who was arrested some months ago IN Ecw-York, on
charge OF embeZZlcmcnt. while president OF bank IN
this State and subsequently indicted therefor was ac
quilted this cyrulng
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
PASSENGERS SAILED.

FOR BERMUDA-By StednshfD Canfna.-ar and Mrs o
" Dayton Miss Dayton Miss Despard 4. L. Nelmes r. G
Cornell. +, Abrams, CAPITA d. Cnshom. Nr. and Mrs
Harris Miss Harris +. X. Howard. j. II. stewart ]. r.
Ianier IT, NJ T.. Hail. Mrs. D. j. Gibbons LDbein, +
Lucken6ach Master f. and Miss Luckenbach. Miss Baum
bach Mics Cameron.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
RuTLkR GOING TO HARAN,

BUTLkR GOING TO HARANGUE HIS FOLLOWERS
NRw-HAvEN, Dec. ia call has been issued
by the members OF the Executive Committee OF the Ha
tiona party of New-Englsnd for conference ct
Boston on January O. for the purpose Of perfecting
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20

dry and housebod uses It is made from pure materials
dissoiyes slowly In water and readily removes dirt,
STAINS and without injury TO the skn or the tex
ture of the garments
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20
CLOCKS THAT KEEP TIME.

plans for systematic organization General Butler has
signifled his Intention OF being present.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-20

SOAP FOR HOUSEHOLD USES.
After trial of nearly twenty years, James
Hyless O. K Soap st maintains s popularity for aun
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-03
J FINANCIAL.
RIcHMoND STOCK EXCHANGE.
II TYR an Az Anrt1 q, 1878.


sAsns-eoo a n.ehm 7 s%a 81; city S. a lo2'
a.s ssss v sius deferred asked viraia
s sasSeas M sis so s asea snla
cisg@ Secari ttes.ks edmond city s's, Il7H pid ;
sly nsa s Sky s sa
as asked; Manchester s's tsas-reeeisaoie,' 90
Ra;sroad Bonds. Virginia Central Railroad srst
Raiisosd ihird naorfgssc a's, ,. and D.. 76 bio;
md j. 90 bid; Virginia Central RAILROAD NON.
mortgage S,s,J and u, SO bid Virginia ana Ten.
and sfeTaa Ksiosd third
sss Rslisesa funded SIS ]. and s. So BID soai5-
ss I'D southside RaiIroad second mortgage prefer
red esq. and D. 7lf bid; sea,hsde Raiiroad third
az. j. and s., 81 asked; Richmond and Petersburg
kTSsa f and Railroad
ricksburT and Potonae Railroad mortgage rs. j.
and D., 96x bid; Orange and Alexandria Railroad
flrss mortgage 6s, IL. and NJ, SO bid; Orange and
!. Atcxandria Railroad second mortgage 6s, J. and
az a. H. ana
first nortsass Ss a. shd o., 81 6a; o,.,,n - ~,
SO S BID; Richmond, FTedericksonre. and Potomac
Raiiroad seven per cent. guaranteed, Zoe par, 81
Bank stocks.-Ftrst National, 100 par. IFS bid
National Bank of Virginia, 100 par as asked State
Bank OF Virginia, 100 par. Is bid, IS asked
Union Eank OF Richmond. so par, AZ bid, 43
asked; Merchants and Planters Savings, 20 par,
iSk bid.
Insurance Comparatively Virginia Fire and Ma:
rise, rs par, SO bid; Virginia State 25 par. 2e
bid; Virginia Home, 100 par, Jos asked; Mer-
chants and Mechanics: 100 par, 80 bid, go asked
CITY 100 Dar, n bid. S5 asked: Granite Insurance
Company, loo par. Tx bid, 81 asked; Richmond
Fire Association, 20 par, Is bid.
.NiscellGReoms.-0ld dominion Steamship Coni-
pany, 100 par. 75 bid.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-03
gAihROAI, LINES.
So -

e & - - Y
9g HICIHowDs LNp PETERsBUEGS E
s $3.50 I 7zzs RAfEHoAD COMPANY II
MONDAY. February 4,
u 1ago- -. nn - mi, raad WIN yn AZ follows:
.lans oh YIN, .sas .a,--,
Z. LEAVE EiChAuSD soo : =.
$40 A. NJ, THROUGH MAIL dasly. connecnne
Y. for Charleston, Augusta, olnmDta, sd,
Tanpah, Raletghs Atlantis, Macons
Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans.
and all points S0utb and Southwest;
stops only af Manchester aud Chester.
1000 A. M,ACjtlHMODATIONd daily makes close
connection at Petersburg with the at.
lantic. Mississippi and Ohio railraad
.s for Lynchburg, Farrnvilie, and other
local stations on tAat road, making
same time as by any other line. Stops
I at NH regular stations.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-03
By Frank d. Fill,
Real Estate Auctioneer and Agent,
HOS Main street.

BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED LOTS ON
ID GRACE STREET BETWEEN LAUREL AND
DAY, April eth, at O'Clock P. NJ, On the premises,
win offer TWO BUILDING LOTS, each 80 by 90
feet to alley on the south side OF Grace street be-
of Mr.. w. r. Quarlcs and the new dwelling being
erected by Mr.. Irwin. This neighborhood Is being
rapidly built up and soon the choice lots VIII nave
intends opening Grace street to Richmond College,
which will enhance the value of all The property In
that locality. Pavement, gas, and water In front,
TERMS: Will be very liberal and announced on
day of sale. FRANK d. HILL,
ans Auctionter.