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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
BLINDED BY STAB WOUNDS.

James Caravan, eighteen years old, and Thomas
Berrig nineteen years old both residents OF Green
point. had Az is alleged, dispute on Sunday night
with John Kelly. of East Tenth street at his oyster
stand. the Greenpont ferry about the pay ment
of n bill. He charges that they stabbed him four
times about the head and body with oyster knife.
The unfortunate mar has lost the OF one of his
eyes from one OF the wounds. and the doctor who is
in attendance him fears that he will also lose the
other. Officer Durkin. of the Eleventh precinct
arrested both of the alleged assalans. and arragned
them ia the Essex Market Police Court yesterday,
when they were committed without bail for examn-
alton
Lothian Mitchell. Greek. thirty-six years old, n
cigar dealer. OF No. 81 Chryste street. and George
Nicholas. of No 50 Orchard street. rival quarrclled
some time since about woman. 1t is alleged In tho
quarrel that followed. IL Is said Mitchell severely
thrashed the other. On sunday evening q second
struggle onsued. Nicholas was stabbed the face
four times with sort OF dirk knife and his
lett eye was destroyed. A large crowd collected
around the two aud officer arrested Mitchell,
whom the wounded man, 1t Is said, threatened to
stab subsequently friend of the prisoner called
on Nicholas and told him that If he pressed tho
charge he would take his life. All the parties were
in Essex Market Court yesterday. Mitchell was
committed for examination in default of 900 BAIL
Nicholas sent to the House OF Detention and the
friend. named Constantine Tumorled. fined $40 and
sent to the Island for twelve tbs In default of
bail to be of good behavior.
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THE CROPS IN MICHIGAN.

IRON the Detroit (Mich.) Free Press, August 81
The Free Press to-day publishes letters from over
one hundred places in the grain growing section Of
the State representing fortyone leading wheat pro-
ducing counties The results in reply to inquir
les as to the probable acreage. yield per acre
condition and general prospects of wheat. corn.
oats and potatoes in each county compared with
last year. The replies received speak volumes for
tho agricultural prospects of this State and indicate
that the yield of all of the above mentioned prod
will be in of that of last year. From the
Secretary OF states report already published It Is
is 0.IS3 larger than that OF last year. From
OF the replies it would seem that this estimate
is below, rather than above. the true mark.
According to the letters there is decreased acre
age in Barry. Hillsdae, Inghsm, Jackson, Lapeer,
st. Joseph, Van Buren, and Allegan counties.
One report from Iona county places the acre
age . trife lower than last year, while another
correspondent claims IL Is greater. From the su-
pcrvsors' report it would appear that about one
thousand more acres were sown this year than
last. OF the above mentioned counties the yield per
acre is larger, except in Jackson and lngham coun
ties. The other counties to show decrease in
yield. per acre. are Livingston. Mecosta, Monroe,
Oakland and Wash tenaw. In each of the last men
toned counties the decrease Is reported small.
while the acreage is enough larger to more
the lighter yield. Considering the supervisors
report. which shows increase of TO- 173
and the following reports. which show but two coun
ties having decreased acreage that 10 not more than
made up by increased yield per acre and county
having lighter yield that IL not compensated by
wheat this year viii TALL short of 900 bush
els, which is bushels more than estimated by
the Supervisors last years crop. All things con-
sidered. it is safe to that the above estimate w
fall short rather than go above the actual yield. OF
the many reports received, the most untavorabe
comes from Clio, Genesee county, while the most
encouraging one halls from Roscommon county,
timatns the yield of wheat to be twice
large as last year. From many localities it is
stated that. harvesting. the expectations of the
farmers have been more than realized, the straw
proving lighter and the berry much sounder and
MIN hnlh nrxv lslxa le
condition of wheat as to soundness and plunpness
with very few exceptions. reported fine; better.
in many localities than before known. Millcrs write
that it is OF far better grade for the making OF
Hour than that raised last year In color ii is gen
orally reported darker. Corn in many localities
replanted. but the crop the whole promises to be
above rather than below an average. A bountiful
yield of oats is reported most counties aud pros
poets are favorable for more than average yield.
Potatoes have suffered in sections for tho want
of but the YIELD as tar ~ reported generally
large. Small fruits are promised in abundance in
most fruit growing localities.
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A THRIFTY THIEF.
MARRYING HIS LADY LOVE AND STARTING IN
BUSINESS WITH ILL-GoTTEN GOODS.
L o.

MARRYING HIS LADY LOVE AND STARTING IN
BUSINESS WITH ILL-GoTTEN GOODS.
NAroLEoSvILLE. La. August 8. 1872
- About q month ago :oung man. who said his
name was August Gonaud. absconded from this
place after it is alleged. robbing his employer,
Mr.. A. s. Chappins of about $1,000 He came here
about six months ago and ingrstiated himself
into the OF Mr.. Chappins that he left him in
charge of his entire business while he took trip to
St. Louis for the benefit of his health During his
absence 1t is alleged Gonaud packed up an assort-
ment of the best goods, including large stove and
furniture. shipped them to Donaidsonvlle collected
money and left. saying he was going to Donaldson
vile to coleect the money for the goods sold.
He borrowed . buggy and took Chappins horse.
When he got to Donaldsonvle he represented to the
hotel keeper that hc was FreLchman, that his
father was wealthy. and that he travelling for
his health. He ordered the goods that he had sent
there TO be shipped up Red River to place called
Simsport. The Postmaster at Siinsport was written
to and description OF the young man sent. He re-
piled that he there, married, and that he and his
fatherinaw were keeping small store near there
1t appears that the fellow came from there when he
came here and having made the acquaintance OF the
Young lady, returned and married her.
Mr. Chappins. on his return. sent deputy sheriff.
Mr. Pete Landry, after him. He returned with him
to Donaldsonville last night and will be here during
the day.
Mr.. Chappins safe is q combination. and many Of
his customers anxious to see 1t opened because
they had special deposits therein; but everything
valuable had been taken.
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PORCELLO ARRAIGNED.

THE AssAssIN's COUNSEL ENTERS A PLEA OF
DAY.
There was buzz Of excitement in the Court OF
General Sessions yesterday morning when 1t was
announced that Francesca Porcello. the Italian
charged with the assassination OF Michael Bolender
the foreman In Slauson's candy factory, at Church
aud Dey streets. upon the gath day of July last
to be arragned to plead to indictment for murder
in the first degree Promptly at eleven o'clock Judge
Gildersleeve took his seat. few moments later
Assistant District Attorney Bell put in an appear
ance. The crier having opened the Court Clerk
Hall said ..Put Francesca Porcello to the bar" But
u moment elapsed and he stood before the bar of
justice. Porcello poorly but neatly clad His
features by means repulsive and indicated
anything but those OF an assassin
The charge contained in the Indictment was COM
municated to him through an interpreter. and when
called upon by the clerk to declare his guilt nno
OF the charge Porcello turned to his counsel,
Mr.. William +. Knitting. who, was standing by his
side. aud riveting his eyes upon him stood mute.
MIR. kintzng. addressing the Court said he not
prepared ut this time to whether or no special
plea would be dled to the indictment. He desired.
therefore. to have entered pro forma plea of not
guilty. with leave TO Withdraw that plea at future
time aud interposc such other plea as counsel
said he thought well OF the suggestion.
but asked that lac be required lille
the special plea by tomorrow. he might
the trial ut the present term. Mr.. kintzing,
reply said 1t would he impossible for the defence
to be prepared at the present term. Judge Glider
sleeve ordered counsel to plead by tomorrow, at
which I'll the day of trial could be fixed. Porceo
was handcufied and taken back to the Tombs fol-
lowed by large crowd. AT the time OF the arragn-
her arms bright-eyed little boy. their only child.
She the centre of attraction. and practical SYM
patny was expressed for her situation by number
OF persons handing money to her AS she was leaving
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A DAUGHTERS LOVE.

Mary Weiss, of No. GA East Sixth street, ycster-
day, in the Tombs Court. said in reference to her
husband George :-'I can't live with him any longer.
lie is a great drunkard. does not work and has
threatened to kill himself He hasn't done any
thing the last six years. My life has been made
wretched by him. can very well do without him.
'sIll take care OF him, said young woman, step
ping forward. 'He's my father, and good man.
lie drinks a little, and at such times threatens to
commit suicide, but never attempts to carry his
threats into execution. He Is harmless.
''Well, said Mrs. Weiss, 'she can take him, but
I've had enough OF him. She's married and can bet
ter support nm than can"
Don't fret, father. said the mans daughter. kiss
ing him afcctionatcy. I'll come back soon and my
husband will become your bondsman.
The thiee looked happy then, but Mrs. Weiss par.
ticularly 80.
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NATIONAL COTTON EXCHANGE.

The Convention OF the National Cotton Exchange
will commence its sessions in this city tomorrow.
The directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
cety have given the Exchange the of their Board
ROOM and delegates have been notified te be in at
tendance at eleven A. NJ. isexpected that represen
tatves will be present from all the exchanges through
out the country. Mr.. Robert Tannahill, vice presi
dent and acting president of the New York Cotton
Exchange. has appointed the following delegates
from that body William p Campbell chairman;
Walter L. Miller. James Swami. Joseph Yeoman, G.
+. Smith. Robert Murdoch, A. Is. Gwathmey, Il.
Norton, f. s. Jemison and j. @. Inches, The pro-
gramme of subjects to be discussed will be arranged
at meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Exchange to be held in the OF the Board
OF Managers of the Cotton Exchange at noon to-day.
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FIGHTING OVER THE SPOILS.

A WELL KNOWN CRIMINAL FATALLY STABBED
BY HIS COMMEMORATIVE WOUNDED MANS
CAREER.
william, alias ''Pike' Farley was admitted to
ST. Peters Hospital, Brooklyn, yesterday suffering
from stab in the left side. just below the heart.
He was wounded with caseknife during quarrel in
Atlantic street, South ferry last Wednesday, He
went at the time to the Long Island College Hospital,
and was attended by the house surgeon. after which
he returned to his parents apartments, in tene-
ment house in Columbia place. On Saturday his
wound became in1amed and painful. Yesterday
forenoon. while Officer Haoran post in Allan
tic street, he was informed that Farley was in very
bad conditions; that he had been stabbed by Teddy
Murphy and that he would die unless he received
prompt surgical attendance. Captain Campbell Of
the First precinct, caused the wounded man to be
removed to the hospital. There the surgeon pro-
nounced his condition to be critical. Inflammation
having set in.
finery. at the corner Of columbia place and Jora-
emon street, entered by four men, who robbed
It OF two '.mats OF sugar The police learned that
Murphy of the party. His house
in State street searched. but neither
he the stolen sweets could be found.
In the afternoon of the day the thieves met
in Atlantic street, and while quarrelling over
division OF the spoils Farley, it is said received the
wound which will probably cause his death. There
was i'll feeling between Murphy and the wounded
and he is said to have threatened to STAB him.
The police are confident of arresting Murphy and
the other mem bers OF the gang.
pike Farleys latest picture taken for the
Rogue's Gallery in August, 1876 its number being
1885. He is described as William Farley aged twenty
years. five feet seven inches i'll height laborer. Ar
rested August 4. 1875. by Detective Curran q
charge OF robbng Michael Shearon at Flatbash. Long
Island He was sentenced to the Penientiary by
Judge Moore for four years. The complainant, u
farmer, assaulted on the highway and robbed.
Farley was released from the Penitentary about six
months ago. He was hrst arrested when only nine
years old. charged with stealing coat valued ut $780,
When placed in cell at the Washington street
ton house he squeezed through the aperture i'll the
door. the diameter of the hole being only nine
inches Since his last release from prison he
has. it il said. returned to his old practices.
One evening. in the early part of July, Detective
Lowery attempted to arrest him, but the fellow
slipped from his grasp and leapcd into the river.
The officer plunged in after him. put failed to get his
man. lie was caught the same evening, however
by another officer. on the roof of Columbia street
tenement house. He was not convicted of q charge
of theft. and so regained his liberty. He was born
in the First ward, Brooklyn. and his parents. who
III very poor circumstances. are still living.
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VOLKSFEST IN WILLIAMSBURG

The merry wirtembergcrs residing In Williams
burg and Brooklyn after enjoying their annual con-
cert sunday afternoon. inaug their Harvest
Home Festival at Myrtle Avenue Park by process
sion through the principal streets OF Williamsburg
yesterday. The many different costumes and wagons
representing the trades In actual operation
made a spectacle that attracted thousands of sight
seers the sidewalks along the route. Teaching
the park at one y. NJ saivo OF artillery gave the
signal for the beginning OF tho sports Sack racing
chicken hunting, pole climbing and blindfold racing
occupied mo childrens attention. while the elder
portion of tine audience were favored with dance
music, dramatic entertainments and tents OF slelght
of.hand. Inc festival Will close ON Wednesday
night.
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EMIGRATION TO WISCONSIN.

Among the visitors at Castle Garden yesterday was
MIR. j. \. Becher. of Wisconsin. president of the
Board of immigration of that State. In CONVERSE
ton with Superintendent Jackson he stated that the
object of his visit was to devise means TO in
duce further immigration to his STATE. lilo said that
proposition was on foot to raise fund tor that
purpose. and 1t would probably be placed in the
hands of the Commissioners of Emigration OF New
York.
In this connection ii may be stated that the emf
grafton to Wisconsin has largely increased during
past few years that last winter the Legislature
of the state created State Board OF immigration.
whose duty 1t should be to care Tor the interests of
these strangers and aid them IN whatsoever manner
should desirable. Agents are stationed at
every depot and dock to welcome aud protect the
IN m
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THE CHRISTIAN POLICEMAN.

CHARGES OF ILI-TREArMENT IN THE BowEgY
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION KooMs-HIs STATE
MENrs coNrRADIcTED.
The following communication to the HERALD ex-
plains itself:
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:--
Last Thursday afternoon, to escape the heat. en-
tered the Bowery Christian Association Rooms. No
sooner had l taken up newspaper than police
rudoly spoke to me and told me to take great
care and not tear the paper. As he had not the
slightest occasion to speak told him not to inter-
fere with me. lie then called foul names and
caught hold OF my coat spoke 20 the secretary of
the rooms. but he gave me no satisfaction Whatever
and seemed to take tho part of the policeman. havo
been a reader at the British Museum Library, Lon
dom for years. and other libraries in all parts of tho
word. and never treated IA such disgracoful
manner. IL this association cannot keep reading
room open without having policeman to insult
ENGLISH STRANGER.
THE OTHER SIDE.
visit was paid to the address given by the ENG
lish Stranger" but the reporter failed to find any
clew to his whereabouts. The rcaiing room
found at No. 1874 Bowery, aud the superintendent
Mr. J. Dooley--said he remembered the man a. ono
who called there last week and was reprimandcd by
the officer tor tearing one OF the newspapers which
the iile. whereupon he rose IN anger aud re-
tortcd violently that the officer ordered him out
OF the room. "All the reading rooms in the city,"
continued the superintendent, ARE haunted by
newspaper tramps, who spend all the business hours
OF the day reading, aud they seem to DC
gagged in any kind OF work do they appear To
have any means of support. They monopolize tho
papers wholly. SO that workingmcn who have little
time to read are crowded away from the hes.'
Policeman No 100 was found ON the reading room
floor. He said the English stranger was dressed like
q tramp and tore one OF the papers. that he was
asked to be more careful. The man rose in anger.
and said in an imperious way that he member
OF the British Museum and other well known insti-
tutions in the Old World. and he did not purpose to
be nsulted. "You have no business to talk TO me.
he said. keep your hands OH me-" Gle acted
rudely and insoently," said the policeman. THAT
ordered him out of the room to enforce the rules of
the place. When he would not obey took hold OF
his coat collar and led him toward the door, and
that Is all there is of this outrage"
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BURGLARS FRUSTRATED.

OHicer Edward whelan. Of the Twenty first pre-
cinct. yesterday morning about half-past two, saw
three men run out of hallway. He gave chase and
captured one OF them on whom were found several
burglars tools. Returning with the man he found
that the burglars had broken open door leading
from East Thirty first street into hallway ut the
Of Louis voges dry goods store, No. 4is Third
avenue. They had attempted to effect an entrance
by breaking down the partition separating the store
from the hallway. but had only partially completed
their work. The prisoner. who gave his
Edward Nugent, was taken before Justice Duffy. at
the Fifty seventh Street Police Court in the after
noon and held IN 81 900 bail to answer.
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else. Better wait till the trial comes 1t will be
time enough to talk afterward
QUEER MANAGEMENT.
The apprehension Of the parties has been very
strangely managed. The local officers showed slight
interest and the principal work of Investigation
been done by Deputy Sheriffs Morris and Allen. A
representative of the insurance companies recently
investigated the OF ncendiarism and proposed
TO offer reward il the town would join. But the
cautious and economical Selectmen declined No IN
cenve to the investigation OF the robberies has been
rests the persons who had been robbed visited the
houses of Tiff and Cheseboro and helped
without interference by the officers such articles
as they claimed as belonging to them. The property
recovered liz valued at $4,000 and much more it is
said. has been shipped to New York and disposed Of
there through Cheseboro.
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FURIOUS CASSIDY.

Frank Cassidy. member of No. l Engine Com
pany. of Hobokcn, while under the influence of
liquor early yesterday morning entered the engine
house at the of First and Washington streets
and began quarrel. Several members tried to get
him to 20 out, but he drew knife and brandished
IL right ana left. Louis Wcihr, one of the members
in the arm. and seth johnson, In his Efforts
TO get the knife, was cut through the hand A police
officer witnessed the occurrence, but arrests
were made. The injuries OF the two members
johnson and Woihr, are not serious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-12
JEWS AND GENTILEs.

An excited contention has arisen in White Plains
between the Hebrew and other tradesmen OK thas
village. 1t appears that the jews have been IN the
habit of keeping their places of business open on
Sundays. and thus monopolizng great deal OF the
trade which the others claim they would get IN the
course OF the week. and upon the complaint OF some
storekeepers one OF the Hebrews, named Adolpo
Pollock was arrested a few days ago py Omcer
A. &. q. Mabee, warrant issued by Justice OF
the Peace c. w. Cochran. charged with keeping
open his place of business the sabbath:
contrary to law. on the other hand . number Of
Jews complain that others than the people of their
race have been constantly violating the same law
without interference and ask to have equal justice
meted out to them. Under these circumstances the
authorities have given notice TO the effect that all
offenders against the law requiring proper obs1rv-
of the Sabbath will be called to account. The
trial of Pollock commenced before Justice
Cochran yesterday and several of his customers te
titled in regard TO their purchases The court room
was crowded during the proceedings.
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AN APOLOGY "UNJUsTLY CLAIMED. .

NEW YORK. August II. 1879.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In the account which appeared in your paper OF
the 9th inst relative to assault committed upon
me by Charles j. Hartman mace uracy inadyert-
entity occurred. An apology had been demanded
from me by Mr.. Hartman and distinctly refused.
there was nothing in the circular at which he took
umbrage for which. in my opinion, any apology
could be justly claimed. c. SETON LINDSAY.
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This bank reported Janusrv ! 1879

Due uepositors. ...s.... ---..-.-..
o"ApAuS
BowERY SAVINGS BANK.
resources.
Bonds and mortgages. ............. s
Stock Investments VIII
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THE STATE TREAsURERsHIP.

MIR. n. S. wESDELLs LETTER ACCEPTING THE
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION..
ALBANY. Sept. IS. 1879.
The following letter was addressed by Mr.. n. s..
Wendell to Mr.. W. A. Wheeler. President Of the Re-
publican State Convention. announcing the accept
ance by the former of the republican nomination tor
the office Of State Treasurer
ALBANY Sept is. 1873.
My DEAR SIR-I have the honor acknowledge the
ceip OF your letter Of ae eth inst informing me mat az
the State Convention held at Saratoga the Sd inst
nomnate! the republican candidate for tho office
of Treasurer of the State of New York
Deeply sensible of the high honor named for
responsible trust by the representatives of the great
party whose patriotic character history pledge
the best government. shall ii elected. faithfully strive
the highest interest of the State In
the performance of duty unworthy tho
S generously reposed in me.
The republican party accomplished the reforms
amendments which made thcm Imperative and enduring
BY that series of acts excmphed tho sp and fruits "
republican ruie and should republican STATE officers now
be chosen they will DO pledged the good
their party nauguated The welfare OF the state and the
security OF the nation alike require republican
l AM. your obedient servant. \. :. WENDELL.
To Hon. WILLIAM A. WHEELER, President Of the Repuo
State Con vention.