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The New York herald., 1879-09-28
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

Fifty-six thousand one hundred and seventy -four
persons pasr onized the free baths last week.
Three thousand seven hundred and twenty.six i'm.
migrants landed at Castle Garden last week.
The Customs House Inspectors seized yesterday
thirteen barrels and one key of sugar. in Brooklyn,
and fifty -four bundles OF cigarettes the steamer
City of Vera Cruz, from Havana.
james Cosgrove of No 321 East Sixty street,
fatally injured yesterday by falling from the
third story to the basement o. the new building in
10lth street. between Second and Third avenues.
The Commissioners Of Parks have submitted to
the Board OF Estimates and Apportonment the esti-
mates of the amount required for 1880. They ask
ST5900 Last year they asked $667 800 and received
$479,OO0.
posted yesterday the failure of Walter 5. Pierce OF
the firm OF Pierce Bevans, cotton brokers, at No.
lis Pearl street. Theiabilites OF the firm esti
mated at $4,000
Four steamships sailed yesterday carrying
live stock and fresh meat to European markets. The
Denmark. for London, carried horses and 100 head
of cattle; the Devonis, for Glasgow, 134O quarters
o beef ana 400 carcases of sheep; the Elysia. for
London, 63 head of CATTLE and the Celtic for LIVER
pool. 10 tons OF fresh meat.
William Cluf. alias Frank Bennett, arrested
last evening by A. l.. Drunmond, Chief of the Secret
Service division Of this city, and when searched In
the rooms in the Post Office building. 81. 100 in
couAterfeit $5 notes on the National State Bank OF
Troy found in his possession Tho money
was in packages, three OF $500 each and one
of 5000. The general appearance OF this new coun.
terteit is above the average and IS very likely 70
ceive. The paper is thin and the impression very
light, and the words "The National State Bank ol
Troy" of very inferior engraving. 1t is stated
that the counterfeit note placed simultaneously
in New York. Brooklyn. Boston and philadelphia
$4,000 given to dealers in this city. Clut was
sent to Ludlow Street Jail.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL PARK.
THE SITUATION INSPECTED BY AMERICAN AND
CANADIAN COMMISSIONERS.
IRY TEL EGRApII TO THE uEpA1n

THE SITUATION INSPECTED BY AMERICAN AND
CANADIAN COMMISSIONERS.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Sept 81, 1879.
Ontario; Hon. Mr.. Pardee, Commissioner of Crown
Lands Hon. Mr.. Hardee, Provincial Secretary. and
Hon. Mr.. Frazer, Commissioner Of Public Works,
arrived here yesterday and received ut the
railway depot by Mr.. A. G. Hill, Chief Magistrate Of
Clifton. and under guidance Of Mr.. Hill were con-
Quoted to all the places Of interest about the
Falls to thoroughly acquaint themselves as COM
missioners with the International Park question.
To-day they met the American Commissioners
The information gained by the party highly
satisfactory, all parties about the Falls
and the public generally manifest great
interest in the matter, looking forward to
an international park with splendid results. The
estimate gained by the Commissioners from prop
erty would value the lands necessary to
struct the park at about Sl.S000UO, which would
include, the American side, Goat Island
the River road front leading from Goat Island to
Prospect Park the Prospect Park property, thence
side Of the river. including Mr.. John T. Busbis'
park. the grounds known as Mr.. Buchanan S
property. Mr.. Saul Davis property. includ-
ing the Niagara Falls Museum and Table
Rock House; Mr.. D. Isaac's property, including the
Prospect House and the Museum Hotel; thence
leans river front and road. in all max
ing about three miles Of Niagara Falls
scenery frontage, making one grand boulevard of
the whole improved property. The Commissioners
returned homo tonight. 1t will only he question
of time before decided action will be taken in the
mat
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NoRroLK. Sept, 81. 1879.
The flag ship Powhattan will leave Hampton Roads
on Thursday and proceed to Annapolis. where she
will remain until the naval drill in October. She
will not 20 South until December The Talapooss
il expected here from New York tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Sept, ~. 1879.
Captain Henry Wilson is ordered to the command
of the Constellation on October 10, and falling
in with Rear Admiral Howell, to report for COM
mand of the Trenton. European station. Lieu
tenant Commander G. v. Grdley is
dcred to the Constellation. and then Execu-
tive Officer of the Trenton. The following
stellation and thence to the Trenton -Lieutonants
W. X. Reissinger. T. @. Lean. Walter Goodwin, I. A.
Lyons, l.. NJ Remcy and Ransom II. Peck; Ensigns
H. X Rey nods, j. L. Newton. Dewitt Coflman, G. J.
Brush and BENJAMIN Tappan Mdshipmen I. W.
Brumley and X. L. Mulligan. and Cadet Midshipmen
Il. Il. Lopez. Il. IL. Miner. j. A. Dougherty X,
r. Schwerin. j. l.. Purcell and II. l.. Sturdivant.
Chief Engineer Edwin Fithian is detached from tho
Trenton and fleet engineer of the European
station the reporting OF his relief and is orucred
to return home aud report his arrival. Surgeon
r. A. Marmion is detached from the Mare
Island Navy Yard and ordered to the train
ing ship Portsmouth. at Hampton Roads.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Howard Smith Is
detailed from the Portsmouth, on the reporting OF
his relief and placed waiting orders. Passed AS
sistaut Surgeon H. IL. Green and Paymastor Il. A.
Lyon relieved from recruiting duty at ST. Louis
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 27. 1879.
Captain Potter, naval recruiting officer closed his
Office here last night, and will remove his quarters
to Cincinnati, where he will continue to recruit
boys for the naval service. One hundred and fifteen
boys were accepted here out of Ave hundred
applicants. The last lot, seventeen in number.
forwarded to New York last night. where they Will
be placed on the training ship Constitution.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WAsHINGroN, Sept. 2S-1 A. NJ.
Indications
For New England and Middle Atlantic States, in
creasing cloudiness and occasional rain, warmer
southerly winds. stationary or lower barometer.
For the South Atlantic States. clear partly
cloudy weather, easterly winds, nearly stationary
temperature and barometer.
For the Eastern Gulf States clear partly cloudy
weather. easterly Winds stationary temperature and
barometer
For the Western Gulf States increasing cloudiness
and possible rain in Texas, southery winds. station
ary or higher temperature. lower barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. cloudy or
partly cloudy weather. with occasional rain. warmer
southery winds falling, preceded by stationary ba-
rometer.
For the lower lake region cloudy weather and
rain areas, stationary or higher temperature sta
tonary followed by falling barometer.
For the Lower Missouri Valley. clear partly
cloudy weather. warmer southerly winds. possibly
veering westerly. stationary lower barometer.
For the North Pacific coast, cloudy partly
cloudy weather. occasional rain.
For the Central and South Pacific coast clear or
partly cloudy weather.
The lower Mississippi will fall slightly.
Cautionary signals continue at Duluth, Houghton,
Marquette. Escanaba. Section l. Milwaukee, Chicago,
Section 8. Grand Haven. Mackinaw City, Alpena.
Port Huron, Detroit. Section 4. Toledo. Erie. San
dusky Cleveland and Sections
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
THE FATAL LOCOMOTIVE.

Coroner Parslow, OF Hoboken, yesterday held an
inquest at the Town Hall. West Hoboken. on the
body of August stortenbecker. the infant killed
the Northern alroad near Tyler Park. Jersey City.
Tuesday last. by the engine which killed
Miss Mary X. Bussjng few hours before ut
Walton. N. J. John Ii. Peterson. the engi-
neer, testified that when approaching Tyler
Park he saw something in the track but
from the distance unable to distinguish whether
it was u Pile of ashes dog. When he saw the
object move he put his air brake and opened the
throttle, but it too late. The witness very
and quite moved while relating the circum-
stances of the two accidents. His testimony cor
roborated by the train hands. Emily Stortenbecker
and Charles Sortcubecker. mother and father of the
dead infant. testified that they engaged in their
barn when the child stole out to the track and
killed The jury returned verdict OF accidental
The New York herald., 1879-09-28

me to append my signature as simple formality.
Then, again. the paper that signed and which was
entirely in the handwriting of pensioanaue of the
Comede FRANCHISE zone of my comrades) did not
on the face of it seem to be very serious affair
There were wide spaces between the clauses, the
clauses themselves were not numbered and was
distinctly assured that nothing had been deni:ivey
concluded by my signature"
ssWhat made you suppose that Mr.. UIlman was at
the head of this AFFAIR.""
..I got that impression from the assurances of Mr.
Jarrett and the pensionnare of the Coincide Fran
case before alluded to and who had on previous
casion come to me with letter from Mr. Ullman.
They took not to tell me that the latter no
party to their proceedings
''Then you determined to contest the validity
of this assumed contract?"
.If were not to do so myself the Comedie Fran
caise would certainly contest it, inaSmuch as am
one of it's societa,res My conviction-and this has
been confirmed by what have since learned of the
affairs situation of Mr. Jarrett-was that he must
have had an object in making sign this one sided
contract (for he knew that not in position to
execute its clauses). and this to sell it to some
speculator purchasing in good faith and share with
him the enormous penalty to which it seems they
considered that they rendered me LIABLE"
THE PROMISES AMERICA.
"Under these circums tances. of course, you re-
nounce altogether your intention Of going to
American"
"By no means. have the greatest desire to give
few performances in your great country. which
regard the terrestrial paradise Of artists. and
you that will pay you a visit soon as it
is possible for to do so-of course. with the au
thorzation OF NJ. Perrin, the administrator general
Of the Comedie Francaise."
'You are. doubt aware that you already
well known in America and that talk great deal
about you?
"Too much. perhaps have been rather hardly
treated by some ofyour journals but have been so
warmly defended by many others that can afford
to pardon those that have attacked me-
II can therefore say to you, 'Au Neio
York f'''
Certainly, but You must remember that it can
only be with the consent of NJ Perrin"
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
A FIRE IN THE BAY.
A BURNING BARGE THREATENS ELLIS ISLAND
AND THE CoMMUNIPAw sHIPYARDs WITH DE-

BURNING BARGE THREATENS ELLIS ISLAND
AND THE CoMMUNIpAw sHIPYARDs WITH DE-
sTRUCrIoN.
A 1re broke out at six o'clock last evening on the
barge Carter. lying at starin's shipyards adjoining
the New Jersey Central Railroad yards at Communi-
paw. The barge loaded with empty boxes, and.
in n few minutes was one of flames. The fire
spread TO the box factory standing on the dock.
which was soon enveoped in flames. The Jersey
City Fire Department answered the alarm promptly.
but when they neared the of the confagration
were prevented from going directly to it by the
railroad cars, which choksd up all the tracks.
This difficulty was finally overcome. and then
it was discovered that no water could
be obtained. While they endeavoring
to devise of qucnching the flames. the wind
was sweeping the flames from the burning barge
and factory to other buildings the premises and
for time 1t looked though the fire would have II
all its own way. The tug boat Mcclellan finally
brought on tho scene, with instructions to tow the
barge away. hempen rope was fastened to
the burning boat. but piece of lighted
timber fell upon 1t and it. Than wire rope
fastened to tho hulk and the big boat started
with the mass of flames into the bay. Then the
officers of the tug encountered difliculty. II
they hauled the burning barge the west the wind
would sweep the flames and sparks over upon the
steamboats, Pomona and d. X. Martin. which
they the chance of going upon Ellis Island. where
10000 tons OF powder are stored aud upon the pow
der ships lying of the coast. so the tug paraded
the burning hulk up and down the intervening
water in the view OF multitude of spectators who
had gathered to witness the beautiful and un
usual sight. At time they ran 40
close to Ellis Island that the garrison there
turned their guns upon them and ordered them
away. Finally the timber which held the wire rope
was burned away, and the flaming barge drifted up
against the Central Railroad lumber docks, setting
Are to the lumber stored there. An attempt was made
to the tugboat into the barge with such force a.
to sink the lattor, but the effort resulted only
in peril TO the tug. party OF nrvmcn
in rowboat afterward went to the burning hulk
and tried to cut hole in her bottom. but the heat
drove them away. The hull was left to burn to the
waters edge and 1t seemed as though the whoiesoi
the contiguous property must be destroyeu-ui
finally the New York Are boat came to the rescue
and soon brought the flames under control. Iht
loss Is about $4,000.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
SUBURBAN NOTES.

Permits for the erection of thirty-fve new build
ings granted by the Brooklyn Building De.
partment last week.
Stafford Atkinson, who was indicted for mans
slaughter for the killing Of James McDivitt at Bev.
erly. n. j.. was acquitted yesterday.
Generals Joe Hooker and r. A. McAlister have
accepted invitations to be present in Newark the
sth Of October. the occasion being the reunion Of
the Eighth New Jersey Regiment Veteran Associa-
ton.
The City Auditor Of Brooklyn has declined to
rolls upon which appear the names OF the new xp-
pointees until the question to the legality OF their
appintment shall have been decided by the court
carpet caught fire from the stove yesterday in
the house OF John Lombals at Orange. n J.. and in
extinguishing the flames o sister OF MS Lombais
was badly burned about the back. arms and breast.
her clothing having caught fire. The family pnysi-
clan says she cannot recover.
Judge Nelson. of the Brooklyn City Court yes
teriay granted injunction restraining Mr. bergn
from n irinnrt;nn Vas asked for n ga
letter from Mr.. Bcrgh, warning W t'"
proprietor of the courro f.'''e ADitH~h
racine tiu the rack wa -l .e. sctiy asie
rv,nty Thousand dc Jars have been appropriated
10. improvements IA the Postal lep@rt7ieat or
4,rooklyr. and On a.. ist et neAt li.pa.i' ~
chanres 90 be made. ihs vcrkihs fefes Nj ~
ineregssd whou moro .rr4Gen. dstivariss hhd 9
jectiols wiz 10 uase JAly. ihc transtof ~ p'sia
botween tlls SHY and brooklyn WI take Jsse ever
hour.
The s5 p "a. fte ~ Nss, TorA Norris
eI6 EsSe, kaiirc4l ~ evening, a.raek man near
lle traia was c4pi 5a. and the body taken to East
Newsck w..ere it identified that OF Peter
nlson. aged thirty five. OF No. Ago Bergen street,
Harrison. The deceased was married and leaves
family.
The trial of the of the state VS.. James M
Scovel. Camden. n. j., who is charged with false
pretenccs," which has been pending in the bur
iington County Court at Mount Holly \. j.. for the
last FIVE terms has been concluded. The jury was
discharged yesterday afternoon as they could noe
agree. They stood nine for convection and three for
initial.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
FUNERAL OF REV. d. L. LOUNS-
BURY.

DnIpoEroRr. Conn.,, Sept ~ 1879.
The funeral services of Rcv. Dexter L. Lounsbury.
whose tragic death occurred ON Wednesday, was
selemnized this afternoon at Christ Church, STRAIT
ford of which he had boen rector. The body arrayed
in ministerial robes and enclosed in casket covered
with black broadcloth. lay in state in tho VISIT
pule of the church until the hour Of
service. The chucrh, which was crowded to its ut
most capacity. was tastefully decorated. Bishop
Williams OF Connecticut, read the opening sentences
Rev sylvester Clarke. the anthem, and Rev. DIR.
Weston the former rector of the parish the lesson
the hymn Rock of Ages" was followed by prayers
by bishop Williams, aud the hymn "Asleep ia jesus
by the beuediction. There was large number
of ccrgymen present, including nearly all
the rectors of the diocese. The Right Rev.
bishop Bedeil, of Ohio. and Rev. DIR. shelton,
OF Bufalo. also present The remains were
taken in procession to tho depot and thence to Wall
ingford for interment
Mrs. Lounsbury remained at the par
sonage, nearly opposite the church, dur
ing the funeral obsequies. She Is
still conhned to her bed. Cook Lounsbury, u
brother of the deceased, stated in conversation
that IL was his belief that Mrs. Lounsbury must
have been suffering from mental alteration ut the
time the deed was committed.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

FURTHER COMPLAINTS OF BUFFALO BUSINESS
MEN THAT THEY ARE CHARGED HEAVIER
FREIGHTs TBAN WESTERN DEALERS.
BUFFALO. Sept. 27. 1879.
The Legislative Committee continued the investi-
CATION into the operations Of the railways system
Of arranging their freight tariffs Charles Greiner.
grocer, testified that he had had q secret special
rate since 1861 by it he pays thirteen cents fourth
class freight from New York. while the schedule
price is twenty-five cents: he pays schedule rates
and receives . rebate amounting to about $1,000 q
year.
John Kilderhouse, an owner of lake vessels and
canal boats, testified that the railroads have hurt
water routes. The Erie and Pennsylvania roads
propeilers on the lakes. which carry mostly
the through freights; they have affected
the smaller shippers very much; think
the special rate does not affect the price Of grain
throughout the country it is private transaction
by which the dealer makes profit or gives the
advantage to the buyer; water routes charge
about nineteen cents per bushel for through ship
ments; the average time through to New York is
fourte en- days.
Richard Bullymore. pork packer in Buffalo for
forty years, sworn Think Buffalo q good market
il there freight discriminations have not
been able to compete with Western dealers on ac-
count of determinations; have applied to Goodman
from New York Central and Erie for shipment il
from Chicago through to New York were higher
could make money shipping to New York if I had
such q special rate as Schoelkopf and Matthews
have my local business has been affected by the
Discrimination last year paid nearly much for
live hogs from Chicago as they pay In Liverpool;
have been shut out of New York by this discrimi-
nation; have been beaten by men in Buffalo who
could sell for less than could. and could never
find out how they could afford to do it; suppose
they had special rates.
PAPER Makers GRIEVANCE.
turer; furnish the material have it manu-
factured into paper and stationery; do not get
cia rates; pay frst class freight the case and
second on the bundles; ship by the Merchants
Despatch Company; get my goods from the
East; could successfully compete with other
points could procure equally favor
able rates other parties have shipped to Spring
neld New York ana Boston at the same rate; have
shipped from New York Buffalo at forty-thre
ceuts but had to pay ninety-sx cents to return the
same goods to New York; Western men have sold
goods in Buffalo which made at the East
cheaper than could sell them here did not sup
pose the New York Central made special rates any
body.
To Mr.. Lanng-It is a notorious fact that the rail-
roads carry freight cheaper long distances than
for shorter ones.
To Mr.. Sterne-I have paid twenty-five to thirty
cents from Albany to Buffalo, and had to pay fifty
cents from Buffalo to Albany.
The committee adjourned until ten A. M. Monday.
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Two daring highway robberies were committed at
Long Branch, n. j., on Friday. in broad daylight
the rascals making good their escape in both in
stances. The first occurred at about two o'clock.
two rutIians knocking down II. d. Brice, . con-
tractor in the main OF the village and taking
from him $95.
The other took place half hour later. Two
went up the hotel of Daniel Lawler and asked
for some wine. While Lawler in the cellar one
of the pilfered the till As Lawier entered the
from the cellar the other fellow seized him
and threw him to the ground. Lawler is powerful
man, and instead or giving up his wallet he turned
his assailant and soon brought him into submis-
sion. The other robber had by this time disap-
peared. Lawler then dragged his prisoner to the
lookup. and almost got his captive there when the
robber jumped out OF his coat and made good his
escape,
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
A NEW HEARING MACHINE.
From tho Cincinnati Gazette. Sept. 2S.l

From tho Cincinnati Gazette Sept 25I
Professor J. w. Graydon. of this city. has for
some time been experimenting with new invention
called the audiphone which is intended to supplant
the old ear trumpet for by the deaf. There has
been audiphonc in Chicago. but Professor
Graydon claims that his instrument Is great im-
provement upon that. The audiphone. constructed
by Professor Graydon, consists of small electro
microphone to centre of ahe diaphragm Of which
is attached cord. which may be of any length. and
to the other end OF which cord is attached q small
piece of wood The manner of working the instru-
ment is very simple aud can be briefly described -
follows:-The deaf person takes iirm hold Of the
piece of wood between his upper and lower
teeth and the party desiring to converse with the
deaf man talks through the ectro-mcrophone
attachment the other end of the cord, holding the
conveyed through the nerves of the teeth ana the
bones the the auditory nerve. which, owing
detection OF the ear caused by disease Is nos
approach liable through the usual channel thence
to the brain The instrument will only WORK.
however, when deafness has been caused
by disease. In OF paralysis OF the audi
tory nerve il is useless. Some very interesting
tests OF the audi phone were made at the Dear anu
Dumb Department attached To the Ihiru Ahterme-
date school yesterday morning.
Amoua others was one of bright looking colorod
girl who was entirely deaf The Professor talked TO
her at a distance of about Twenty-Five feet through
the instrument. and she repeated after him every
thing which ne said. Another was little girl who
had been deaf and dumb from birth. Using tho
mute alphabet she info ormcd the teacher In charge
tbat she ceuld hear that one statement of the Pro-
lessor was made in louder tone OF voice than
another but that she could not understand what ne
said never having been able TO hear such sounds be-
fore In some other cases, however the pupils upon
whom the instrument was tried said In their mute
language that they were unable to distinguish any
sound whatever IL Is fair to presume that the in-
strument WILL as have the telephone and micro
phone be greatly improved. and that ut no distant
day it will 0e of great service to those afflicted "
The New York herald., 1879-09-28
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

PALMYRA, N. Y, Sept. 27, 1879.
The Republican Convention for the Second As
sembly district of Wayne county to-day renomi-
mated Jefferson Sherman for the Assembly
HERKIMER. n Y, Sept. 81, 1879.
In the Republican County Convention here to-
day the following nominations were made:-Mem-
Der of Assembly, W. d. Gorserline; County Clerk,
Palmer Wood; District Attorney, A. b. Steele;
Sheriff. D. c. Paine.
OswEGo. N. Y. Sept. 27 1879.
At the Republican Convention Of the First Assem-.
bly, district. Oswego county. hold here to-day p w
Cullinan nominated for Assembly. George B.
Sloan would have received unanimous nomination
but he refused to again become q candidate.