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The New York herald., 1879-03-25
A: & w. SPRAGUE.
ACTION OF THE FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK IN
LEvYING on THE PEoPEETY-Hrs CLAIM THAT
THE BANK DEBT Is PREFERRED ONE.

LEvYING on THE PIOPEETY-HIs CLAIM THAT
THE BANK DEBT rs A PREFERRED ONE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PROVIDENCE. r. l.. March "a, 1879.
Rumors few thick and fast to-day relative to tho
action of Winthrop De Wolf in levying on the prop
erty OF A. n W. Sprague wherever found in the
state Tho HERALD correspondent found Mr.. DE
Wolf and from him secured tho actual facts of the
transaction. Mr. DE Wolf who is the receiver of tho
Franklin Institution for Savings. which ruined
by the Spraguc collapse, refuses to join the other
creditors in the movement to form corpora
ton for the purpose of taking the property out of
the hands of Mr.. Chafcc. tho receiver. Said Mr. De
wolf:-''My rcpsons for not joining the CON-
bnation arc that I had attempted TO
make my claim preferred one. All who
joined the corporation scheme stand upon an
equal footing. Consequently should be compelled
to abandon my position altogether IL Joined them
Some three years ago commenced suit in the
Supreme Court upon tho original notes and drafts
given by tho A. & W. spraguo Manufacturing Com
pany, and discounted by tho bank which represent
in which suit I obtained Judgment recently for up
wards OF ssOO.O0o. Tho levy and execution following
that Judgment were enforced upon the property by
my order. am about iiinr bill in equity 20 set
aside tho Sprague trust deed and assignment q
cloud upon the titlo which prevents my realizing
under my Judgment. or. in other words win pre-
vent the property from selling at anything like
fair valuo until is removed.
represent nearly six thousand depositors, and feel
II my duty 20 make their interest," paramount to those
of ali other creditors IL possible, they constituting
class more needy than any others to whom the
spragues indebted MY action in this matter so
far ~ know, will not cmbarrass delay tho forma
tion Of tho corporation proposed
oTHEn PnErEnErcE CLAIMS.
'srhc National Bank OF Commerce of Now York."
continued Mr.. DeWolf, which has never assented to
tho trustee arrangement. obtained Judgment in De-
cember In the United States Supreme Court for
about $C0Ou0. which IL will enforce in due time.
That and the claim of the Hoyt heirs, In New York,
are the only besides mine sought to be estab-
lished as preferred claims.
TEDIOUS LITIGATION.
"In 1873 tho bank which represent. with four
others made loan Of xGOO.OU0 to Josiah Chaplin of
Providence secured by large tract OF land in this
city and also by the guarantee OF the members OF the
firm OF Hoyt, Sprague Co., of New York, then sol
vent. Default rnnde on the mortgage In 1874.
In 1876 the bank forccosed tho mortgage and sold
the property. Less than onchalf tho claim being
offered the sale the banks bought In the property
aud ed claims for the deficit against the receiver
of Hoyt Spraguo Co. and also against the estate of
Edwin Hoyt. deceased. Both OF these claims were
rejected In against the receiyer Ioarried through
The New York herald., 1879-03-25

CHris.Sssxp to March :f-Arrived bark Emile Marie
Nor', Olsen. New York for Stockholm.
DEAL March 2s--Arrived bark W Jenkins tBr. Baker,
Philadelphia for Antwerp.
CE-oA, March 2-sned bark Yarra Yarra lSor) Pedcr-
sen, New York.
GLASGOW, March 22--Arrvcd. brig Eleanor Br, Pnrte-
low Wilmington NC; I'D state of Virginia tBr.
Noodle. New York. a4th cona Csr). Murray. Portland
(scc below.
GooIK March as-Arrived brig Emelins c,D, Logan,
Charleston
GIBRALTAR. March 1s-Arrved. brig Perseverance, Br.
Harris Philadelphia for Alexandria, T.
HAvas. March 2i.-Arrived bark Liburna CNor. Gun
derscn, Galveston
Sailed 22d ship Antonette (Br), Abbott United States
bark Truro (Fr. Yu dc.
HoxrLErE March aI-Arrivcd barks Tordcnskjold Nor,
saivescn, Now York; Frederic dFr), Grcslc. DO
nioeo. March 2a-Arrivod. ships Anahuac, Jackson,
Philadelphia: AEenor. Taylor. do.
LIvERrooL. March 23-Arrved. bark James Kcnway (Br
Mcdonald, Charleston; 2ith steamers Burswell dr Wal
lace, Now York; Enmore tBr, Hopkins, Now Orleans
ship Ardmorc (3r), Mcvicar. Savannah
Sailed a2d. ships Royal Charter (Hr), Cain, Newyork
Nonantum Foster Cane Cod; bark Joseph Hickman Br,
Bishop Delaware Breakwatcr.
LoSpoS, March 23-Arrivcd ship Lennie Burnill (Br,
Robertson New York; cath. Eiysa Dr, Harris,
do
Sailed 23d Victoria CB. Young. New York via
Halifax.
LIZARD March o4-OG steamer California (Br). Donald
son, Now York for London.
LONDONDERRY. March 24--Arrved. bark Florence L Br
Gricrson, Baltimore.
LARNE March s3Sailcd, State Of Indianna r)
Sadcr from GIasgow,. Now York.
L,snoS. March ls-Arrvcd, bark Holmstrand (No),
Jacobsen. Philadelphia.
Ms.szILrs March 24-Arrived stcaneF Caldera (Fr)
Nouycllon. New Orleans via Havana
NEWCASTLE March 24-Sailed, Riao (Br Avery,
Now York via Boston.
NAGAsAxi to March 22--Arrivcd, bark Annie Weston
Wnsor New York.
Tybce.
QuKKxsrowx March a4-A-rvcd steamer IIibcrnian (B)
Richardson Baltimore via Halifax Liverpool (and pro-
cccdcd); schr II Winship. Doanc. Pcmaquid Nc.
RocmKroRr, March ,-Sailcd bark Grant, (Nor) Iscfr,
United States.
scIIv. March 2s-on brig Bertha (Nor,, Ulstcen New
York for st Maio.
SMYRNA March l4-saiicd, brig Rosalia starita QtaD
Capcllo New York,
sAYrAHprn, March 19-Sacd bark Ruth (Aus), Dobri-
lovich, New York
TRALrr March le-saed, brig Unto Csus). Ricchardt.
United Statcs
LoSpox. March 2LBark Hsddinston tBn. Horton from
Francisco for Queenstown, put into Valparaiso
inst with loss Of sails
Steamer Cona dr Murray. from Portland. at Glasgow
today. encountered fearful westerly gale tho 18th
inst, and had boats smashed and washed
board.
WEATHER IN ENGLAND.
HoLYHsAp, March 24-wind ESE, fresh gallo. misty; !;
barometer 2o.074
LIZARD, March 24-wind NE, streng, cloudy.
PLyaouru, March 24-wnd ESE, fresh. overcast: bar
omcer 29S0
SciLLy March 24-wind ESE, fresh. dull.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25

AS LORD DUNDEEARY.

The agony of suspense which for week has been
torturing Mr.. Sothcrns admirers is over, and the
worst is known. When II announced few days
ago that the Count Joannes to play Dundreary
in 'The American Cousin there were among soth-
ern's friends those who feared that between the
Counts known abilities and the i'll health of the
most prominent of previous representatives of the
alleged noblcman of accrain period the aures might
be to the brow of the uncrushcd ragcdau
But tho Count has magnanimousy waived the
laurels; he has successfully captured Mr.. So:hcrn's
whiskcrs. hair cycglass and dressing gown; no has
even established partial claim to tho standard Dun
drcary step but with these lie has apparently con-
tented himself.
The peculiar assembiase which nearly filled
the little St. James Opera Uouso last night was both
sympathetic aud crtical but, for practical purposes.
was better ct for "Pinaforc'' chorus o ratin-
cation meeting than body bcholders OF IN eminent
trogclian who was esssying popular comedy rode.
1t distinc.ivey musical audience. keeping thne
with feot and TO such orchestral efforts werc
peculiar TO the ballroom and singing the words Of
NJ song music that was played. All this was mere
play. however. for long before tho curtain rose
the impsticncc of the gallery was manifested
in manner that cleared the seats beneath.
Tho raising OF the curtain elected q roar Of
satisfaction, above which heard q voice, ap-
psrently affected by the sight of the much laundred
bnncy. procaiming six shirts for nine dollarsi' 70
The emotion subsidized enough for the uttcranccs on
the stage to be partially audible TO those who gave
them but when the invincible Avona Fairbanks ap-
peared in the traditional garb and checoiure
OF Florence Trenchard. one delicious, long
drawn "Ahl'' shook the house. A moment
or two later the lady seated herself; why
this simple act should have provoked a tremendous
''Ohl" in which surprise. horror and admiration
strove for the mystery, was not clearly cx-
planned though perhaps the fact that all toilets
not equally manageable. and that the public has its
own ideas as to how much feminine stockingohould
be displayed elsewhere than clothes lines and in
the windows Of ladies furnishing goods establish
, mcnts. may throw some light upon the subject.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
SAILED.

Steamer City Of Awstin for Galveston. &c mot 22d
barks Isaia Aus) Tyne Dock Sarah Frazier Havana
Sarah Kingsbury. Guantanamo; brig Rngleader IBr,
Bahia.
Sailed 23d steamers Gresham (r) for Havrc: Hudson
New Orleans ships viscount dr Liverpool Ellen Aus
tin. London; banks Kato Harding Honfemr. Everhard
Delius Ger, Rotterdam Athena Ger, Bromen; Saga
(Hor, Stockholm; Matsdor tNor. liverpool BirKen-
headc Henry ier) Trieste; Violet r) Bordeaux; Marno
tAus) Cork Ealmouth Antonio sna HAVANA; Golden
Fleece M Dcmernra Reindeer st Pierro America, Bar
bados: echr Ulrica X Smith. Vera Cruz.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
GRAND OPERA uousE--"DAvY CROCKETT.

The Grand Opera House was filed last night and
hearty welcome extended to Mr.. Frank Mayo, who
appeared for the fifth time in New York in his cee-
brated character Of Davy Crockett The plot of play
is familiar to need any narration here. and it only
remains to speak OF the acting and mounting. The
play better mounted and the cast is quite
equal 10 any given. Miss Josephine Laurens
called twice before the curtain in company with Mr.
Mayo, aud Master Luke Little Bob Crockett was
roundly applaudei. The play will continue during
the week and until further notice.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
DowERY THEATRE.

One of the most exciting sensational and spectacu-
lar melodramas that has been produced the boards
of the Old Bowery for long time presented last
night under the title of Custer written and re-
vised by Trumble. Mr.. William j. Fleming repre-
sented the dual characters of General George A.
Custer and Daring Bill. his scout. and was we'll sup
ported. The life of the martyr hero was portrayed
in his position civilian; as a cadet from
West Point who, in response to his countrys call,
goes to the his achievements soldier, fights
with Indians and the terrible surroundings of his
death. Clusters death is avenged III realistic and
terrific bowie knife fight between Daring Bill and
Sitting Ball. in which the latter is killed The piece
is replete with striking tableaux and some new and
startling phases OF Indian warfare introduced.
An amusing comedy vein runs through the drama
which gives 1t pleasant relief in the midst Of tragic
events. The play was enthusiastically received by
large audience. Cluster will be repeated during
the week, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
nnookLYN PARK UNCLE DAHL"

DhOOKLYN PARK THEATRE--'UNCLE DAN 4.
The American comedian. Mr.. B. Macauley. sup
ported by his excellent company appeared last evcn-
ing at the Brooklyn Park Theatre in his creation Of
"Uncle Danr. Messenger from Jarvis Section"
There fair audience. and the play. which has
sufficient sensational and dramatic incident
to make it enjoyable for both the upper and lower
part Of the house. is strong in the portrayal of the
triumph OF simple, sterling honesty. truth and
crisy As delneation OF the down East character in
the line of life which Uncle Danl reflects in "hold-
ing the mirror up TO nature the messenger from
Jarvis Section, Maine is well worthy the patronage
whioh it will. doubt, receive during the present
week.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
WHALEMEN.

Arrived at Now London March ~ bark Trinity. Rogers,
from South Georges. with 16O bhls OIL
Arrived at Vineyard Haven March 22 schr Sarah
Lewis. Kirkconne Boston for Atlantic Ocean tand re-
manned 23d)
M Barbados March H. brig Trowbridgc Paine, Of New
Vol arrived
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
LYcEuM rHEArRE-.'rHE MASK BALL"

The above is the name of new so-caed comic
opera that was introduced to the New York public
and an audience that filled the house last evening. at
the Lyceum Theatre The author of the libretto is
Mr. G. Barnard, and the composer Of the music, Mr..
E. r. Mollenhauer. Both have performed their
parts wel and with a thoroughly trained
company Of artists familiar with the stage
and stage effects the opera would be much more
effectively rendered and possibly prove successful.
The music is light sparkling and full Of ear-catch-
ing melodies that admirably fit the qualities Of voice
to which they have been adapted in the solo and
concerto movements. The acting. however, was
that Of amateurs. and there occasions during
the evening when the want of careful rehearsal
painfully evident that the company sang
for a week in Philadelphia. and were more or less
commended by the press but since then the ibretto
reduced to three. first performance under the
circumstances ought therefore, to be regarded con-
h anq .ws w'n Sad s S foosSs
experience. The plot, briefly described. " as fol-
iows:-Mrs. Phair gives masked ball at
her residence. in which there appears among
the guests . mask in black lwho subse-
quently turns out to bc Cousin Phillis).
and Fritz schultz that their respective wives will
dirt before the ball is The ladies, through
mysterious notes. finding this out conspire to make
result the consequence OF which is that two Of the
gentlemen hirt in earnest and the whole party seem
to be in 1nextr1cable conf uslon until Cousin PnH,
the black mask. reveals that she ut the bottom
Of the mischief, and SO happily terminates the
mystery. In personatng Mrs. Phair Miss Alice
Hosmer exhibited not only her fine soprano voice to
excellent advantage but showed that she could act
well. Her efforts were warmly applaudcd Miss
Clara Arnaud, mezzo soprano. and Miss Carleton.
contralto. sang several charming duets. but owe
II to themselves to bestow moro attention
ON the opera than on the audience Mr. j. c. Pickett
was the tenor. Mr. Bragau the baritone and Mr..
Brougham the basso. All were more less nerv-;
ous and. with the exception of Miss Hosmer failed
to give full scope to their voices. In scenic point
of view the opera was weifset and the management
have it in their power to make it exceedingly at
tractive. It will doubtless improve.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
.rnAv1ArA" AT THE AcApEarY OF MUSIC.

1nsina 1Is1 Nlis. m%f fs%saa Essaa.
Singularly enough while on the dramatic stage
Dumas "Ia Dame aux Camellias" has retained its
pristine popularity in full measure almost continu-
ously from its first representation to the present
time its operatc protoype has never become really
favorte with the operate public and while dramatic
artists have continued to come upon tho stage to
I'LL successfully the places of their predecessors,
thero have been since the time of Pence the original
of verdis heroine. scarcely trio OF Vioettas worthy
20 be named us SUCCESSORS TO that gifted artist.
Within the memory OF living opera h0bt'nts but two
violettas probably be recaled-among those who
have been heard in America at least-Lagrange
the memory OF old time opera patrons.
unapproachable in the part in her day,
and the latter deservcdy accorded the palm as the
Vioetta par ercclence Of the present time Although
with public familiar with Mime. Gersters possible
ties, the OF her success in this character
was readily be gaugcd in advance, her appearance
last night for the first time In the role piqued
curiosity far as to attract very large and
brilliant audience. The uneven but in many respects
brilliant performance that rewarded this great as
semblagc met, undoubtedly, every expectation that
had been aroused Seldom has the allegro brliante
closing the first act been sung with such fa-
cility such perfection of staccato and such
moving brilliancy. 1t was. in tact. an almost
enthusiasm that followed its delivery. There was
perceptble falling of in the effect produced by the
par;c IN ny cara in the last scene was reached
did she again arouse her hearers. as in the Sempre
LIBERIA" in the first act. On the whole Nine.
Gerster's performance may be ranked as consistent
and Conscientious. and musically. admir-
able; while dramatically lacking in elegance.
finish and fervor. Signor Canpanni again showed
his remarkable versatility in his fervent and finished
singing and powerful acting as Alfredo. His part in
the last duet. which encorcd was superbly done.
Signor Gaassi's Germont was on the whole an ex-
celicnt performance. Signor Grazzi and most OF
his associates in the minor parts satisfactory,
with tho exception of Mile. Filomcni. whose voice
rose scarcely above whisper. The chorus did
some good and some poor work. while Mile.
Palladino's pas seul was brilliant feature of the
hal
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
lis IDetinafiso,

DATES OF DEPARTURE rRosfSEw foR THE MONTHS
MARCH AND APRIL.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25
ALMANAC FOR NEW YORK THIS DAY.

HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER
yATIONS.
The New York herald., 1879-03-25

WEATHER IN ENGLAND.
HoLYHsAp, March 24-wnd ESE, fresh gallo misty;
barometer 2o074.
LIZARD March 24-wind NE, streng, cloudy.
PLYMOUTH, March 24-wind ESE fresh. overcast: bar
oineter 29.S0.
sciLLy March 24-wind EsE. fresh. dull
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
MIR. HAYES AND THE CHINESE
BILL.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 29.-Tbe
cabinet sessiong to-day was mainly de.
voted to discussion Of the Chinese 1ues.
ton. There Is no doubt that the views
OF the President strongly to the effect
that an absolute necessity exists that he
should veto the bill now before him ID
restrict Chinese immigration In taking
this ground 1t also said upon excellent
authority that the President is'sustaiped
by the entire cabinet. The indications
are that veto message will be proposed
without delay, and sent to the two houses
OF Congress. Gentlemen holding close
official relations with the President init.
mate that different result of the Presi.
dents consideration of the bill might
haveshappened but for the Senate amend
ments abrogating clauses of our treaty
with China
Representative S. B. ChIttenden, of
New York, and George Wilson. Of the
New York chamber of Commerce, called
on the President this morning and pres
entsd to him the resolutions adopted bv
that chamber yesterday against the anti
chinese bill and requesting the Presi.
dent not to sign 1t.
Senator Sargent to-day presented n
telegram to Mr.. Hayes from citizens OF
Nevada City, Cal, conveying a request
OF large mass meeting that he approve
the anti Chinese bill
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
FIFTH EDITION.
vINDICATION OF SPEAKER RAN
DALI.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-A meeting
was held to-day by the special COMMITTEES
Of the house. consisting Of Msssrs. Chan
dler, Throckmorton, Lynde, FRYE and
Monroe, appointed al the instance OF
Speaker Rankall to examine into the
charges preferred by Special Agent Will
liams in a communication To Major
Moore, late supervising SPECIAL agent, re-
RarIing Mr.. Randall's conneci ion with
certain illegal Appropriation warrants.
Among the witnesses examined were
Treasurer Gilillan, chi of the warrant
division Power, ex-chef clerk of the COM
troller's office Colonel H,mphlll Jones,
the bookkeeper of the bureau OF engrav-
Ing and printing. and Messrs. Moore and
Williams. The testlm ony is stated by
members of the committee as showing
that there was no irregularity what. .ver
on the part of Mr.. Randall and the charge
is without the slightest foundation. The
committee concluded their examination
iDto the affair at the meeting to-day and
will proceed 1t once to prepare their re.
port, which will fully exonerate Mr..
Randall.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
FOURTH EDITION
NEW CASTLE LETTER.
BUSINESS ITENs-ELECTIoN-A NEW
SCHOOL HOUSE NEEDED.

BUSINESS ITENs-ELECTIoN-A NEW
SCHOOL HOUSE NxEDnD.
From our regular correspondent.
NEW CASTLE, March, 1, 1879.
From present Indications work is more
plentiful at the Delaware Iron Works.
At the rolling mil tho furnaces are
being put In operation as fast ~ they are
in order. This will give employment TO
quite IA number about his city, but will
not under any circumstances warrant
any iron worker in seeking work for the
reason that Hugh Steele brought all his
worku en from Coatesville.
To-day an election will be held for
three members of the Board of Educa-
ton. No interest seems to be taken in
the matter, the posi- ion being rara aris
not sought after hut seeking the man.
Dobbinsville and Shawtown are very
much in need of u school house. Over
125 children are compelled to tramp
through the mud from the former place
to school, aud 75 from Shawtovn. The
great portion of this number can 20 but
half a dav, owing to the want of room
The 5000 now IN hand should be applied
to putting up suitable building, and the
Legislature asked To allow the Board to
RAISE 5000 per year. We know of oveI
twenty ca-es where parents are forced to
send their children to pay schools and
pay school tax at the same time. One
care will do TO explain: A has two child
rem who cannot get a seat; he sends then
to school at % cents each per week, thi.
will not cost not less than $50 per year
A snug school tax 1t must be admitted.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
THE POTTER COMMITTEE Re.
PORT,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 The Potte,
committee met In secret session this af.
ternoon for two hours, when n very AM.
mated discussion took place upon the
chairman's report 1t found little favor
with the Republicans, as a matter oil
course, and in reference to certain point.
II did not seem to go far enough to pleas
even the smocratic mem bers. So grea
indeed are Its shortcomings in this re-
spect, that there is some some talk of q
second report from the Democratic side
but no doubt these minor matters will bt
arranged and at the meeting tomorrow
Mr.. Potfer's report will be submitted a.
the report of the majority of the commit
tee.
No mention was made this afternoon
OF any report from the Republican sid,
and there has been no statement made I,
the effect, except the one bv Genera
Butler, who will draw AMI present on,
upon his own response bility, but that th,
minority will submit to Congress thei
views upon the testimony Is fully under
stood and MIR. Hiscock has been deputet
to embody their views in a report. Tn
committee will meet tomorrow at IL o.
clock, when the several reports will b.
definitely decided upon.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
THAT HORRIBLE TRUNK MYS
Terry.

BosToN, Feb. 2s.-The investigation
regarding the body Of the young woman
found in the Saugus river at Lynn de-
monstrated beyond a doubt that death
was caused by abortion, probably within
IS hours. The nose had evidently been
cut off and it is thought for the purpose
of preventing identification.
The body was of a young woman 20 to
70 years of age, with hands unused to
labor and the face greatly emaciated. 1t
had been apparently in the water day
or two and had been floating up and
down the river with the tide and ice. A
few nights ago police officer saw an old
carryall driven furlously in the direction
Of the Saugus-river bridge. In the
vehicle were three or four men and a
lantern. Tue team probably came from
A distance and the horse bore evidence
of hald usage. 1t is conjectured that the
occupants OF the team were connected
with the murder.
The daily gazette., 1879-03-01
THIRD EDITION
H~ll,s safe Victorious.

Last evening, Mr.. d. W. Craig, the
agent of Halls Safe and Lock Company,
met the Water Committee Of City CUun-
Gil, in competition with an agent Of the
Marvin Safe Company, Of Philadelphia.
After the committee had listened to the
arguments of both gentlemen, and in
vestigating the records Of both safes as
thoroughly as possible, the committe de-
cided in favor of the Hall safe, and will
have one of their superior safes placed
in the water Office during next week.
Mr.. Craig returned to New York to-
day bu. will visit this city again in a
short time. During his short stay in this
city he succeeded in selling thrty-four
safes and has made many warm friends
among our business people by his cour-
teous and eentlemanly conduct; fail
dealing and earnest efforts to make those
safe who are indulging delesion.