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The New York herald., 1879-02-12
THE TABERNACLE SUIT.

Part of the Brooklyn City Court. Judge Reynolds
presiding, crowded throughout yesterday by an
interested assemblage of members of Talmage's
Tabernacle, friends Of the pastor thereof, lawyers
and curious people who were attracted to the
second trial of the suit Of ex-Treasurer William
J. Gelstcn against the Tabernacle. The trial is
progressing in the same court room in which the
of Tlton Beecher was tried three ago,
and though the issues involved of widely DIFF
ferent character morbid and attractive popular in
terest would appear to centre about the place. Even
ex-Judge Morris, who was of counsel for Tilton
in the latter's suit against his former pastor
and friend. revves the recollection. as it
were, by appearing in the present suit for
the plaintiff. Mr.. Gelston, against the Church
of which he a prominent member Rev. I. De
Witt Talmage retained seat during the day
United States Attorney Tenney and Mr.. Freeman,
counsel for the defence, and closely watched the
ceedings From time to time he shot quick glanccs
around. and, scanning the faces OF the assemblage.
he recognized his friends by slight inclination of
the head and broad grin. expressive OF "Gad to see
The first witness called to the stand yesterday was
Nelson Hamblin the present treasurer of she Taber
nacle who was cross-examined by ex-Judge Morris
concerning the February beg. when it was claimed
by the plaintiff so many bogus subscriptions were
made toward the liquidation of the heavy debt then
resting on the Tabernacle
'Is the Church now paying Mr.. Tamage s12,Oooa'
ut was left to his discretion. was tine response.
eve not paying that amount" In reply to ques-
tions by counsel for the defence witness said that
Mr. Talmage's salary was 81 900; that had been
the amount for over three years.
Witness said his class, which Is composed of
women exclusively whose ages range from twenty
to sixty years. is called the Mispah Bible class; OF
the amount subscribed by him $400 had been paid;
witness said that he talked the matter with the
class and asked them what they would subscribe;
they named the figures.
Ex-Judge Morris wished to know the names of the
class, whereupon the witness gave several names
and said that he asked them what they would do.
After they had talked the matter over Miss Alice
Maher said $4,000. Another said. make it another
$780," This why the amount was $500.
Messrs. c. G. Howell, S. II. Frankenbcrg, treasurer
of the Sunday school; E. D. Angel John Il. Burnett,
g. w. vandolah, Charles NJ. Nichols. William P.
Stout and Joseph +. Richardson all testified in rela-
ton to the subscriptions. The Court then adjourned
until to-day.
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THE GOLD STREET HOMICIDE.

An inquest was held yesterday at the Thirteenth
precinct by Coroner Flanagan on the body of Jacob
Seight who died Monday, at No. lib Clinton street.
of fractured skull from blow of mallet in the
hands Of Martin Cross at No. 60 Gold street. Fred
erick Walsh residing at No. 6s Middagh street. Brook
lyn deposed that he in the saloon at No. 60 Gold
street at the time the fatal blow struck about
halfpast eleven A. NJ. the 10th inst, deceased
in and said to the proprietor. Gross. Martin. am
going to settle the dispute between you and me:
you'll kill me or I'll kill you;" deceased then took
something from the counter and threw it ut the
prisoner; deceased was behind the bar; Gross had
mallet in his hand; deceased kicked at Gross. and
then Gross struck deceased with the mallet; the lat
ter fell and was assisted his feet by the prisoners
q doctor came ill., and the injured man was conveyed
in o coach to his lodgings.
John Grant, the bartender corroborated this evil
dence.
John H. Sleight. Of deceased, who gave his
age twenty five years. said he resides at No. III
Bank street; he was not on friendly terms with his
father; the latter, on entering the saloon, was
swearing and using abusive language; deceased
kicked Gross in the groin, and, while attempting to
follow up the assault Gross struck him with the
maet; witness did not interfere he afraid
that deceased would attack him Also
The jury decided that Jacob Sleight came to his
death by injuries received with malle in the hands
of Martin Gross, and do not justify said Gross in
using the mallet.
The prisoner was held in bail.
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LAppEns ON THE ~" ROADS.


To THE EprroR THE HERALp:-
To be detained on the IL" roads is certainly very
unpleasant. but accidents will happen everywhere
and under every circumstance. Horses run away
in Central Park and people killed; boilers ON
steamboats, explode. and men. women and children
are scaed to death houses fall down and bury their
tenants under their ruins. All that be
done is to take all the means possible 70
reduce the evil 70 its simplest expression.
Therefore this is what would suggest to the COM
pany OF tho IL roads:-As lifeboas attached 10
vessels. let small ladders be attached to the cars,
20 each car long enough to reach the ground in
of accidcut, and made to be xcd with hooks to
the edge OF the road. The expense would not be
very great and the passengers would experience q
feeling of safety which is worth little expense.
am not of the discontented passengers; tho
contrary. having travelled every day. for several
years in the Third avenue horse cars and suffered
from all the nusances attached TO that mode of trav
elng. cannot but feel delighted at the change. and
think that the companies have done splendidly and
th IL Is a shame for anybody to find fault with so
great achievement because IL is not perfect at the
frst start. only suggest tho ladders because it
might prevent some serious accident than
detention and anything tending TO save human life
ought always TO DO ready ON hand, even should it
never be needed. SATISFIED PASSENGER
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vANDERB1LTs WILL CONTEST.

The attendance in the Surrogate's Court when the
Vanderbilt will case called yesterday was very
light but few persons being present besides the OPP
posing parties their counsel and witnesses. The
motion to compel the executors to file an inventory
was set down for argument next Friday morning at
half-past ten The argument the order in relation
to substituting other executors was set down Tor the
2lst inst. at half past ten A. M.
After these preliminary matters had been disposed
of Mr. Edwin d. Worcester, secretary OF the New
York Central and Lake shore railroads. testified as to
the soundness of the Commodore's mind for some
years previous to the making of the will and up to
about month after the codcil was signed; witness
had an interview with the Commodore on February
2, 1874.
Q. What did the Commodore say at that interview?
A. He told me that by the next May he would be
eighty years old and that he would then let Billy
take the management of the railroads; witness also
testified to many other interviews with the Commo-
dore. to the Commodore's cearness Of mind in re-
gard to business matters, shown at the meetings
he attended; one of the meetings was that of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, at which the
purchase of Edisons quadruplex system patent was
discussed; the Commodore urged 1T very strongly
and the measure was adopted.
recess of half an hour was here taken and at its
expiration Mr. Scott Lord took up the cross-exaina
ton. He asked witness concerning large number
of interviews had with the Commodore and consul
tations business matters his object being to show
that the Commodore generally took witness advice in
these matters. Witness said that not always the
case and detailed many conversations in which the
Commodore opposed his views and adopted measures
entirely different from those advocated by him. One
OF these conversations in relation to injunc
tion that had been served upon Commodore Wander
bilt to prevent him from making the payment of o
Lake Shore divided. The Commodore characterized
the matter . stock speculation. He thought Daniel
Drew in the plot. and said he thought the Judge
who granted the injunction was interested in the
speculation.
After several other unimportant questions the
adjourned until this morning at eleven O'Clock.
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MIR. DAWSON AND HIS CLIENT.

NEW YoHx. Feb. II, 1870.
To THE Eprron OF THE HEMLp:--
In an issue of yours of recent date you announced
tho fact that the General Term Of the Supreme Court
had made an order requiring me to show cause why
should not be stricken the roll for negecting
clients business and failing to pay moneys COL
lectcd. No such order has been served upon me- and
my object in addressing you is TO ask you to use
your potent journalistic influence in tho premises TO
the end that il such order has been made by the
General Term and returnable to the March Term of
that court you stated that ii be served forthwith
and made returnable five days hence.
Innocent Of spirit are always ready TO court
investigation under charges which insult their feelings
and slander their honor.
passed upon by Judge westbrook in ailidavit made
Dy her. on which order to show cause was granted
and denied simply because every fact therein alleged
unimpeachablc witnesses, five of whom were known
TO His Honor TO be reputable members of the bar.
and one of whom the referee who tried the
cause On that occasion had but forty Eight hours
notice. Those fortyeight hours devoted to the
preparation OF adavits vuluminods enough to leave
me not one moment OF rest. but when the motion
was called responded, Ready" as always will
respond whenever that much notice Is given me of
charges inculpating my fidelity to client or my in
While cannot disguise the fact that tho announce
ment you have made has cost me stngs of mortih-
cation sharp and bitter. yet Il ! shall lnd you as
complete az You were TO publish rumor about the
truth falsehood Of which you knew nothing. 1
snail be content.
There is a quality Of mankind tame enough when
placed by circumstances In my present position, to
ask suspension of public opinion II Is con-
dcsccnsion decline to make.
That grown up man whose knowledge of the world
and sense Of justice will permit him TO credit rumor
and contract against prejudice upon it before ho
has heard my answer TO IL, possibly, as an enemy,
may be useful TO but certainly, friend,
Respectfully. ANDREW u. II. DAWSON.
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DIED..

AnxExBunGH.--On Monday. February 10, OLIVE,
only child Of Oliver NJ. snd Susie Arkenburgh aged
weeks.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend tho
funeral. from 1it West 43d St.. on Wednesday. 18th
inst, at ten o'clock A. NJ
BAKER.-At Fair Haven, n. j., Tuesday, February
IL, after % long illness, Mrs. MARGARET WEBB DAKkn
in the 69th year OF her ago.
Rev. W. NJ Dunnell rector. Of Henry and Scan
nell sts.. Thursday February 10. at eleven A. NJ
Relatives and friends and those of her niocc Maria
A. Lemon. invited ~ attend without further no
tice. II is requested that no flowers be sent.
Utica IN. w papers pleasc copy.
BANxs.-On Monday. February 10, RACHAEL BANKS
In the SD year of her age.
Funeral viii take place from her late residence.
No. 3ia 18th ST.. South Brooklyn. on Wednesday a.
ternoon. at half-past one o'clock.
BLANcH.-On sunday. Fcbru Try .. 1879, THOMAS 4.
BI.AScH. in the 6sth year of his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from his late resi-
dencc sparkill. n: ". on Wednesday. the l2th inst
BRApY.-On Monday morning. February TO- JAMES
NJ, infant OF the late James and Mary A. Brady
aged yenr. months and days
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from tho resi-
dcncc of his mother. 700 Sd av. on Wednesday after
Bnowx.--At the Westminster Hotel. on the morn
ing OF the 1lth inst, sALLrr HvSGE1ronp. youngest
daughter of Sarah $. and James q. Brown, Of Epglc
wood, ". j., in the Tth year Of her age
BaowS.-At Wcstchcsser. y. ", on Tuesday, Feb
ruary IL. JrNErT BHowS. aged 81 years.
The relatives and friends of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from her late resi-
dencc, westchcs,er. Thursday February 49, at two
o'clock Y. VI.
CunYsrrR.--M Dawlish. Devon. England, JEAN
NETrr. eldest daughter of Albert n. and Mary II.
Chrystc. of Havre, France.
CoLFMAS-On Tuesday. February IL, 1879. Mrs.
MARGARET Z. COLEMAN wife of James Coleman.
The remains will be taken from her late residence.
sol Grand st. Brooklyn. H. d., on Thursday morning.
February IL. 20 the Church OF the Immaculate Com
ccption Mauier at, corner Leonard, where the
funeral services will take place at o'clock. II Is
requested that no flowers be = nt
DALy.--On Tuesday. February IL, PATRICK DAILY.
aged ~ years. native of Bayshannon. county Done
gal Ireland at the residence of his nephew, William
ID. A. Daily, 1i3 York at, Jersey City.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
DAvIs-At Kcnsico. Westchcstcr county, February
IL. MARY widow OF the late Elijah M. Davis, in the
SSth year of her age.
Relatives and friends invited to attend the funeral
ut First Methodist Episcopal Church, White Plains,
at hat-past eleven O'Clock Friday. l4sh inst. Carr
riagcs In waiting at White Plains Depot arrival of
e:i5 train from Grand Central Depot.
DAyrcN.--On the l1th inst. MARaAREr, wife of
John II. Dayton. aged II years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are rcspec b
fully invited to attend the funeral from hcr late res.
ilence S:'2 9Th av.. ON Thursday. at Que O'Clock.
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WEST BOUND FREIGHT POOL.

II was stated authoritatively yesterday that no
meeting Of the presidents of the trunk lines to
apporton the percentages ON West bound freight
contemplated. One of the presidents said that in
his opinion. there would be no change in the per-
centsges. and that IL there was. the whole mat
ter would have to be decided by Commissioner Fink.
who had been appointed arbitrator. The percentage
on allotment. 1t stands at present. is:New York
Central s3; Erie 80: Pennsylvania 25 and Baltimore
and Ohio, .. some time ago the New York
Central asked for an increase of their allot-
ment to 40. and the matter referred to Com
missioner Fink, who reported in favor of the follow
ing new allotmcnts New York Central. 49, Erie.
81; Pennsylvania, 70, and Baltimore and Ohio, 4.
This report met with strong opposition. especially
from President Jewett of Erie and remonstranccs
were entered against the proposed allotments. The
gentleman alluded to above says that full power was
conferred on Commissioner Fink to settle the ques-
tion but rather than have dissatisfaction among tho
members of the pool, he could state positively that
the New York Central would withdraw her claim for
an increased allotment.
The New York herald., 1879-02-12
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Schmidt 4 Curtius, stationcrs. have temporarily
suspended. having liabilities amounting to about
s25 900. of which $1,000 are for merchandise and
the balance for borrowed money.
Samuel b. Stewart and Louis v. d. Hardcnbcrgh,
comprising the Arm of Stewart Co.. carpet dealers
in Brooklyn, have made an assignment to William
M. Brashcr. The house was established for over
forty years. and before the panic estimated TO bo
worth $2OO,OOO Jonathan Stewart who con-
nected with the Arm, died some time ago and his
daughter has recently demanded settlement of tho
estate, which IL said 10 have caused the cmbarrass
ment OF the frm The nero chandisc liabilities of the
firm estimated at about $4,000
Jauanos Higgtiris. John q. Higgitiris and Louis
c. Small, manufacturers OF candy. made assiln-
ment yesterday, giving q preference for 5000 to
Thomas Lynn.
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STABBED IN A QUARREL.

The police of the Tenth precinct. Brooklyn, were
notified at an early hour yesterday morning that q
young man, named Walter Gallagher. lying at his
residence, No. AS Flatbush avenue. bleeding from
stab wound in the lett shoulder, and that he would
probably die DR.. Gcavy and officer went at once
to young Ciallaghcr's residcucc and found that an
artery in his shoulder had been cut. The flow Of
blood was stopped, aud investigation of the
case brought out the following facts :Csallaghcr,
William Brower OF 175 Park place. and Thomas Daly,
OF No. AL Flatbush avenue. quarrellcd on Monday
afternoon last over the breaking OF pane of glass ut
No. 4lC FIatbush avenue. during which DAILY stabbed
Gallagher. DAILY and Browcr were arrested ycstcr-
dny by Captain Mcclellan and Detective Lcnahan, and
thoy are held for examination.
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THE METROPOLITAN III" STRIKE.
NEW HANDS DRIVEN FROM THE woRKs-rHE
LADoRERs sTUBBoRNLY REFUSE TO ACCEPT

NEW HANDS DRIVEN FROM THE woRKs-THE
LADoRERs sTuBBoRNLY REFUSE TO ACCEPT
THE REDUCED SCALE OF WAGES
The strike on the line of the Metropolitan "L" ex-
tension continued yesterday. Forty men on the
Ninth avenue line went to work again early in the
morning. but some of the gangs of laborers from
the Eighth avenue came down and "beat them off,
These forty men afraid that if they continued
work at the reduced rate of 81 2 per day against the
will of their comrades malicious, reckless fel-
low might throw piece of stone or rock down into
the deep excavations where they were laboring. In
spector Thorne arrived later with about fifty officers
from the two adjacent police precincts. and from
that time order and peace prevailed. He declared
that all those who desired to return to work
should do unmolested, but the strikers evidently
thought that their enormous numerical preponder-
ance--about thousand three hundred strong.
hardy. rough men against fifty police ofeers-would
prevent any Of their number from resuining their
labor. The workmen--about hundred and fifty
in numberwho do the blasting and drilling contin-
ned undisturbed Considering the greater danger of
their work their rates not cut, but lett ut
the old rate Of 81 so IA day.
OFFICERS SAY.
Vice President Jose f. Navarro said, yesterday, in
reference to the reduction that the current rate of
pay in the city by many large employers was only 81
day. while the company would still continue to
pay 81 25 day. He thought that the men would all
be glad to return to work at the reduced rate Mr..
Navarro did not anticipate any trouble. for he be-
licved the good sense Of the laborers would keep
them from committing excesses. which could only
be injurious to their cause. General Manager John
Baird also expressed the belief that the would,
in day two. quietly their labor, seeing.
they doubtless would, that they would not better
themselves by holding out against the reduction.
WHAT THE I4ABoRERs SAY.
The laborers, in conversation with the reporter.
complained that if 81 % to be the rate paid to
them it should have commenced in the beginning of
the winter and not now. Several declared emphati-
cay that they could not live 81 % day, and that
it cost them twenty cents III fare to reach their
place of work. which. they said. was material de-
duction from their actual earnings Others ad-
mi.ted that 81 % was as much as they could get
anywhere in the city, but they claimed that
the work harder and more disagreeable,
from the cold and exposed character OF the entire
line. The bricklayers and nasons, who number
about one hundred and fifty, and whose pay not
affected, naturally grumbed very much at being also
thrown out Of employment through the strike OF the
laborers. 1t was generally thought last evening by
the people along the line Of the strike that the
majority of the strikers would return work before
the end of the present week. In they do not
it is understood that large numbers willing. and
even anxious, to take their places ut the present
duced rate of wages.
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versation; again. four ago. went to see Jennie
and she had weary. tired look; she said to me,
"You ought to have been here yesterday; had my
trunk packed and everything ready to leave the
house,; two years ago went to the house one even-
ing and met Jennie preparing to go out and she
asked me il had met Harry; said had and she
said he was drunk; she told me. Il am beginning to
hate to him come in. and get 80 disgnsed with
him day by day that sometimes could take an axe
and split his head open.
On cross-examination by Senator Winfield she said
that she might been the first to speak about the
store; she did not think Jenny weak minded except
III her remark about Captain Lennon.
Mrs. Smith, who had been whispering to Mr. Col
lins, hearing the remark and the laughter Of the
audience raised her shapely head and smiled.
The witness said she may have had slight suspi-
cion against Jenny, but did not think that it would
atendency with her to magnify her remarks and
actions on the day of the murder.
After the Court had been adjourned the audience to
the number OF nearly athousand remained outside to
catch glimpse Of the prisoners they taken to
the jail Under sheris Peel and Foley brought them
graceful stampede to the Of the jail to them
The New York herald., 1879-02-12
BRoDsKY-PATTERsON CONTEST.

The Assembly Committee on Contested Seats con-
sisng Of Messrs. Baker lcharman) Steele, Roberts.
Young. Berry, Travers and Flynn. met at the Metro
politan Hotel yesterday morning for the purpose Of
hearing witnesses in the Brodsky Patterson case.
Mr.. Daniel Patterson. the Tammany nominee, it will
be- remembered, at present holds the seat for the
Eighth Assembly district OF this city. MIR. John T..
Brodsky, the anti-Tsmmany candidate. claims that
Mr. Patterson was not lawfully elected. That gen
tlcman had majority of seventeen votes: but II is
alleged that some persons voted for him who were
not residents in the district and who were not
citizens. Mr.. Brodsky not ready to proceed yes
tcrday and the committee postponed the heariug
until TO day at eleven A. NJ. II is said that over
scyenty-hve witnesses will be examined on each
side The committee will not, however remain In
the city after Tomorrow but wiil ~ necessary, APP
point q sub-c nittcc to take the testimony.
The New York herald., 1879-02-12
FESTIVE FERRYMEN.
THE EDITOR OF THE HERAID:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Anybody in search of amusement will be enter
tainci by spending short time listening to the
stories told by the money takers at the ferry house
foot of Broadway, Williamsburg. refer particularly
to the cosey ticket Offices Of the Roosevelt street
ferry. 1t is not unfrequenty the that five or
six gatemen, deck hands, &C.. congregate around the
venerable receivers Of change and listen to their good
stories while q crowd of shiyering passengers arc
standing ready to pay their fares. few days ago
noticed poor woman, with q child in her arms.
shaking with cold aud patiently waiting the conclusion
of joke in five acts which being reclcd off by
antquate fare taker II there il any head of affairs
about the ferry house aforesaid will he give heed
to the long suffering public who have to travel his
,ine? BROKER.
The New York herald., 1879-02-12
FUNERAL OF THOMAS LORD.

The funeral services over the remains of the late
Thomas Lord took place at ten O'Clock yesterday
morning the University Place Presbyterian Church.
Rev. DR.. Booth officiating. Long before the hour
named for tho funeral the church began to fill with
interested spectators. When the funeral cortege
rived the body was deposited in the chapel at tho
rear of the church, and simultaneously the organ
played dirge which was chanted by the choir. The
pallbearcrs were Thurlow Weed, Samuel b. Ruggles,
Commodore G. X. Garrison, Charles OConor. Henry
Bergh. John Bigelow, John J. Cisco, Robert b.
McCurdy. Thomas Bond aud Alexander Knox. Gen.
eral Dix and Ex-Governor Tilden, who had been
named as pallbearers unable to be present The
coffin bore the following inscription
THOMAS LORD,
T. 1879,
"a YRARs 10 MONTHS 20 DAYS