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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05
PATERSON'S WATER SUPPLY.

SERIOUS EFFECT OF THE EXISTING DROUGHT
SILK LOOMS IDLE AND woRKMEN OUT OF
WORK.
Between three and four Thousand operatives out
of employment three days In the week. hundreds of
looms inactive in the busiest days the silk industry
has seen, manufacturers with plenty of hurried
orders on hand and way of satisfying the de-
mands made upon them. possibility OF $4,000
people being deprived of their regular water
supply-these the partial results Of the present
drought as far as it affects the city OF Paterson N j.
Never before in the history OF the city has the Pas
sale River been as low as 1t is at present
and never have the evil results of scarcity of
been as kcenly felt ut present. All the water in
the Passaic River is controlled by the Society for
the Promotion OF Useful Manufactures. founded by
Alexander Hamilton. Its charter, giving it all
the privileges which the tile brain
of its founder could imagine and his influence OBJ
TAIN reads more like the grant OF monarch than
the patent given by citizens of u republic to their
follow citizens. The society could ut any time. 1t is
said destroy the largest part of the indus
tries OF Paterson and thus cripple the city
itself. or this, however, there is little danger.
OF affairs similar to the present though not
so serious existed in the spring the year. Sew
eral OF the manufacturing firms then concluded to
put i'll boilers, so as to make themselves COM
paratively independent of the society; but high
river during the summer made them negligent,
that they did not their projects into ution
Now they are again at work putting in the boilers,
but before that can be accomplished 1t is feared the
loss tor want of motive power will have assumed
immense proportions.
The passaic Falls are altogether dry and present
novel aspect. For hundreds of feet above the
chasns, through which at other times rushing
torrent sweeps to the Falls, there is only
rocky desert intorspersed with small ponds OF stag
nant water. Many visitors daily the river ut
this point ana gaze down into the depths Of the
chasIns The latter present dismal sight. One
hundred feet from the surface, with sides OF per-
pcndiclar rock, these immense assures seem to ex-
tend into the bowels OF the earth. Where the two
chasms unite and the river pours forth its angry
waters through rock bound channel some thou
sand feet long and over hundred deep is now a
quiet lake. whose dark green surface Ii broken by
crags and pointed rocks.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON. Nov 4. 1879.
The following business transacted In the Su-
preme Court of the United States to-day
No. 35. The Washington Market Company, appel
liant, VS.. James "A. Hoiman.-Argument continued
by X. 4. Merrick for appellee and concluded by
William Birncy for appellant.
No. 30. George N. Miller. appellant, Va. johnson
Hagoou. substituted. Argument continued by
James Lownd"s Tor appellant, and continued by
Leroy Il. ionmans for appellee. On motion of III
l.. Young, for appellant, dismissed with costs.
No. Al. ORLANDO North and N y. Newman, Assign
eos plaintiffs In error William Mcdonald and IN
Booth.--Submitted by w. W. Corett for plaintiffs In
error and Il. L. Johnson Tor defendants in error.
No. AZ. William r. Ayers, executor, &c, appellant
W.. The City of Chicago ct al.-Submittcd by NJ. W.
Fuller for appellant and by r. Ii. Cloudy tor appellee.
No. 49, David III. Swcetzer, trustee appellant, VS..
Charles Ii. Helm ct ION motion of g. Brown in
behalf OF counsel dismissed with costs und,r the
sixteenth rule.
No. A. The Glendale Elastic Fabric Con pany, ap
polant, vs.. william Smith.--Argued bv Benjamin
Dean for appellant and by William H. +. Lowe FOL
Adjourned until tomorrow ct twelve o'clc6k.
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ing Tor an axe to cut out the passengers. The car
left the trucks aud wheels before it the water
and this is why it doated. was not abba much
after reached the track. owing to the pain in my
side and loot My head is bruised. but not dan.
gerously. My hip feels very strange. although am
able to walk about some. ! cannot say who was to
blame. I think we had over dozen passengers ON
the train. but owing to the election the not
as full as usual. do not believe that the passen-
gers all saved. could rot find the Colonel.
who acting baggage master. and believe he is
lost. II close call for all OF and am thank
ful that my life saved. The engineer. believe.
has wife aud two children living in Jersey CITY,
He said he could for himself. and made his last
jump. I am sorry for the poor fellow. lie was .
good man."
WHO BLAME?
In regard to the responsibility there is disposi-
ton to place it upon the dead engineer
HE will never be negligent again.. said one OK
the clerks at the Office OF the company yesterday
afternoon. to HERALD reporter
..Poor fellow paid the penalty OF his careless
ness with his life." remarked another.
.The signal lights arranged" said Superin-
tendent Douglass THAT when the draw is open the
danger signal is displayed. This indicates that tho
engineer not properly attending to his duty
subsequent inquiry showed, however. that tho
signal lights are not turned with the bridge. but
must be reversed by the brdgeman. There wero
charges yesterday that the bridgeman James Moore.
and Michael Manning We're derelict in their duty.
Moore. the other hand. says Manning signalled
Dexter stop his train when it was still 300 yards
the bridge. and it is claimed besides that the
train four minutes ahead Of time. The CON-
pany is also arraigned tor providing insufficient
signal system for the road. 1t is understood that a
the inquest Coroner Virgins will endeavor to
tain the truth in regard to this matter that the
responsibility may be put where it properly belongs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05
LIEUTENANT WEIR'S BODY.

The body of Lieutenant d. Weir. Of the United
States Army, who shot and killed by the Utes at
Milk River Colorado. the 2oth ult.. arrived at the
Grand Central Depot yesterday morning. 1t will
reach West Point this morning at nine O'Clock under
the escort of Lieutenant Frank Baker. appointed by
the Ordnance Department, and Charles q. Weir. a
brother OF the deceased officer. The funeral will
take place ut three p. NJ. to-day, the sermon being
preached by the Rev. w. II. Thomas. of Highland
Falls. The customary military honors will DO con
ferred upon the remains. The procession of the
corps cadets and the officers OF tho post Will form at
chapel and proceed to the burial ground. about
a quarter OF a mile above West Point. The follow
ing members of the class of 1870 viii act pail
bearers Iieutenan,s Michler. Rocky ell Reed. Ives,
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or $40 IL declared out. with $3.50 added: second
horse to receive 500 out OF the STAKES. One mile
and three quarters.
W. r. Babcock's br. &. Peqnot, by Lexington.
dam Lulu Horton. years Old 80 lbs. .lCostellol I
d. ID. Withers' br. {. invermore. by Lexington,
dam Invercauld years old. 100 lbs. .(Donahuej z
w. Astor's b: g. vagrant. by Virgil. dam Lazy
Paryear 4 Co.'S D. T. Fortuna, by Enquirer. dam
Fariare,ta years old. ia lbs: 80. tsayres)
dam Mat Easless. years old. SS lbs. ............
Hynes Brothers b. c. Peter Hynes. by War Dance.
dam Leisure, years old. SO lbs. IcSoreyl 6
FOURTH RACE
SAME DAY.-Purse $780, Horses not bavipg won n
race during the year allowed II lbs; maidens al.
lowed. II years old less is lbs. If or upward
~ lbs One mile ana s, quarter
A. Taylor's CHI. T. Una. by War Dance. dam
- George Woods. years old. lo2 lbs. tDonahuel l
Skylight. years old 105 lbs. II. ,McLaughlinl 4
W.. Astor's ch. +. Lulu. by Harry Dassett dam
Sarah ID, years Old. 81 lbs. .(Isafferty)
Mr. Eveiyns ch &. Harlequin. by Glenelg. dam
Bunder. years old. l02 lbs. ........ .lCostello)
Time. PIG
FIFTH RACE ~
SAME DAy.-Purse S4O0, the winner to be sold AZ
auction for $1,000 II entered to be sold for 81 900
allowed lbs. if for $3.50 10 lbs for $500 IL lbs
for $780, 20 lbs. Any surplus the sale OF the win
her to be divided between the second horse and the
Ono mile.
Starters.
W. Astors o. &. Vagrant, by virgil. dam Lazy,G
years Old 10i lbs, $500 RAFFERTY,
j. j. Bevins' ch. M. Hattie r. bv bennington,
dam Bonnie Doom. s years old. 1O4 lbs. $500
tCostello) 2
J. Martins b. f. Pique. by bennington. dam Lady
Emmal. years old % lbs. $780,. .(McKenny) 3
j. W. Bells b. &. Dan X. by Bonnie Scotland dam
Jennie June. years old. lO4 lbs. $500. (Evans)
Dwyer Brothers b. q. Charlie Gorham. by Bar-
ney stone. dam Aurora Raby. q years old. .o1
ADss sow. .tJ MclauBullul D
A. Taylor's b. g. Milan. by Melbourne. Jr., dam
Alumina. years old 101 lbs. $500. .Donahue)
Time. l AT.
SIXTH RACE.
SAME DAY.-Purse $500. Of which 800 to the Sec
ond horse; entrance free; handicap steeplechase.
Any number of horses may be entered by the same
owners. Three horses, the properly of different
owners. to start, OF The full course.
Stdy,ers.
DAILY Brothers br. f. Lizzie D. by Enquirer dam
Leisure. years old, 1856 lbs. .(Nolan)
The Newport Stables b. t. Bertha, by Glenolg
dam Stamps. years old. 1873 lbs. 49,. .Nittlej
Bennett Co.'s b. <. Deadhead, by julius, dam
Leisure. aged, l0S lbs. II. Henry
A. Taylor's b. &. Bencher. by Brown Dick, dam
Benicia. years Old l32 lbs. .(Woods) 4
G. II. Engeman's CHI. IN. Katie P. by Colossus
dam Vanette aged, 139 lbs. .(Kayil
Daily Brothers b. g.. Pomeroy. by Planet, dam
Vandalia years old. lao lbs .......... .lFordl O
Time-i 26b.
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SPORTING NOTES.

A series of games will be given at Mott Haven ON
November 4, under the auspices OF the Columbia
College Athletic Association.
The championship badge OF the Middlesex GU
Club was shot tor ut Woodbridge, N. j., yesterday
DIR. H. G. Mott was the winner killing out OF
birds at 30 yards rise 1.
At Deal Beach. N. j., yesterday, Charles Waiter
son. OF New York, defeated NJ. s. Lea, OF Mattewan
in q pigeon match. the conditions being 70 bird.
each 800 side. watterson killed ~ at % Yard
and Lea 10 at 80 yards.
The members OF the Montclair IN. J.) Hunt had q
lively drug yesterday at that place. There
were about fifty ladies and gentlemen at the meet,
all of whom were we'll mounted Harry Howard,
the Glon Cove pedestrian, laid the drag aud after
run of about eight miles Miss Robinson was pro-
&c nted with ribbon In lieu of tho brush for her
capital and straight riding. The next meet will be
Mt Orange N. j. on Saturday. Sth inst, at hxfpast
thr ron a. clock.
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AMATEUR ATHLETES.

series OF athletic games were held yesterday
on the grounds Of the Manhattan Athletic Club.
Eighth avenue and Fiftysixth street. that open
to all amateurs. The sport commenced at two p. NJ.
with 440yard run for those who have never beaten
Sc seconds. This event off in two heats
and final. w. d. Bourne the final heat in SO
seconds. The next event was mile walk. The coAs
testants started in two heats the first three to
90 in the final In the anal heat J. A. Powers came
i'll first, time I'm. 45s., and j. McGinty second. time
I'm. Cos. Seventeen started in the 10O0yard handi-
cap and came in rs follows-T. Hargen ll0 yards),
first; W. p Kelly Zoo yards), second. and @. g. Nc
Cullough, third; time I'm. 27s. The sport concluded
with tug OF war between teams of 1.-TWO men," 125
pounds and under. Three teams entered in the con-
test, and i. Is. Siedel and r. Donavan OF the Mait-
haitian Athletic Club. were the successful men. The
prizes were gold aud silver medals
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05
PROTECTION OF STRIPED BASS.
NEW YoRK FISHERY COMMISSION. |
NEW YonK, Nov. !, 1879.

NEW COMM1Ss1ON,T
New YonK. Nov. !, 1879.
TO THE EDITon OF THE HERALp:--
should be exceedingly Obliged to you fyou would
call particular attention to recent State legislation In
regard to the protection of striped bass.
The law now explicitly states that no striped bass
weighing less than half pound can be caught
killed exposed for sale the act Of catching haw
ing In possession such understood fish being mis-
demeanor aud liable to penalty of $40 for each nsh
(section 21.)
As at this season of the year striped bass caught
In this vicinity 1t would help the OF Ash pro-
lection and scquaint the people generally with the
law II you would give publicity to the Yours
very truly. EUGENE q. BLACKBOARD,
Commissioners Of Fisheries State Of New York.
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GAMES BETWEEN NEW JERSEY AAfArEURs-AN
INTERESTING AFTERNOONS SPORT AT MID

RED BANK, N. j., Nov. 4, 1879.
number Of interesting athletic games between
Red Bank and Mddletown amateur athletes took
place this afternoon at the private half mile track of
Colonel L. W. Conover. Middletown, the citizens Of
both places subscribing literally for gold and silver
prizes for the winners. The sport opened with
three-mile walk won by John Hawkins. of Red Bank;
time, 2Sm. 52s. The rs yards dash, in heats. re-
suited First heat, Conover, Of Mddietown; time.
Ga seconds; second heat White Of Red Bank; time,
On seconds The final heat fell to Conover in ~
seconds The 200 yards dash also by Com
over, of Middletown. in "a seconds. The one mild
walk was won by Hawkins; time, SIN. sos. The 10
yards dash. was won by Woodward, of Red Bank. II
II seconds. The tug Of war. three pulls, was woI
by the Red Bank team. The Mddletown team vert
won the half-mile In throwing the ball Thomas
Hubbard. of Red Bank. first. with ITO yards.
The sport closed with ten mile run. Milo Saques,
Of Rod Bank, was first in III. I'm. los.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05
THE GIBSON BROTHERS DISCHARGED.

The nques; in the case Of George Michael Fuchs
was continued yesterday at Paterson. j. Several
more Witnesses testified to John aud James Gibson
and others being tine of the murder the
2sth nit, the night during which the murder was
committed. The evidence all through very con-
Trajectory. showing that most Of the party were
drunk. The jury returned verdict that Fuchs
to his death IRON o shot fired by persons UNI
known. Coroner uurd discharged the two Gibsons
custody This WILL IL IL believed. end the case.
as the police have no clcw or suspicion against any
body
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05
YACHTING NOTES.

Steam yacht Skylark. NY.Y.C.. Mr. E. 8. Jaffrsy.
from New London. passed. the HERALD Telegraph
Station at whitestone, L. l., yesterday. bound to
New York.
Schooner Nettie, N.Y.Y.C.. Mr. F. p. Osborn. from
York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-05

W. L. Maxwells br. g. Business formerly ~
snorter) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS III
s. L. Craig's c. G. Lyman.
j. II. Phillips c. III. Belle Oakley.
John Span's Harry Observation-Disclosures 4 Z
II. ]. Morrison's c. m. May ................4 3
John Hasle:ts G. Y. Farmer Boy. 8 3 9
JOS smith) ............... . 8 ss
j. Z. Moses Dr. g. H. c. Hill. ............. 8 = 2
]. Z. Turner'S G. 4. Phil. Dougherty 8 O 8
Time 1882 31-2:29-2:29.
SECOND RACR-Purse $500, for horses that
never beat 1876; mile heats, three in five in hars
ness; $500 to the rst $500 to the second, $12O to
the third and $50 to the fourth horse.
Ross II Woods b. Ii. Lark Observation-Disclosures
William Frances b. m Sallie Scott. 3 IA
J. H. Phillips b. &. Legal Tender ............2 3 3
J. L. Moses br. e. Gilt Edge.
Time 2:34-2:32-2:34
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NOT A BANKRUPT.

MIR. James b. Miller. retail dealer in boots and
Shoes denies that receiver has been appointed to
take charge Of his Affairs, a. was reported quite
gently.
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PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS.

trial of sweepstakes of 500 came off at the
Prospect Park Fair Grounds yesterday. The follow.
ing is q summary
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS, GRAvEsENp. r. l..
Nov. 4. 1379.-Sweepstakes, 500; mile heats three
in five. in harness.
j. Burkard's blk. Ill. Emma.
Robert Dryers y. &. Spark. 2
G. Kreyers b. g. Harry. Observation-Disclosures. 8 s
Time, 42-2:43%-2:AL.
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NATIONAL FAIR ASSOCIATION.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov. 4. 1877

WASHINGTON, D. c. Nov. 4, 1879
The fall trotting meeting of the National Fair As.
ISOLATION was continued to-day under favorable
spices. The following is q summary Of the sport:-
FIRST RAcE..Purse $780, for horses that never beat
226; mile heats. three in five, in harness; $500 ia
the irst $500 to the second, 500 to third. and $50
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PACIFIC DISPOSITION OF THE SOUTHERN uTEs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 1879.
Inspector Pollock telegraphs to tho Commissioner
OF Indian Affairs from Pogosa Springs. November 2,
that he had just arrived from the Southern Agency
that quiet prevailed and that the Southern Utes de-
clared council the LIST inst. that they chad not
aud would not have anything to do with the White
River matters"
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
Two Men Stay a Bear with Clubs.

Hon. d. Il. Matteson and family, with
A party from Utica. are at WilmTt
Lake. in hamilton County. On Tues
iav afternoon John Rain. worthy
German. in Mr. Matteson's employ. and
Joe Lane. n Hamilton County guide,
native and to the manner born. were 90
ing up the mountain. near the lake.
with a team of horses. when the rafting
of chain attracted their attention.
=. Dem is oxen.'' said Mr.. Rain. But
presently the horses reared and pricked
mn their ears and showed signs of fright.
Their quick nostIils had caught the
smell OF a bear, and Joe Lane under
stood the meaning of their movements
The horses We're fastened To tree. and
Mr.. Rain and Mr.. Lane continued their
search till they found II huge bear
caught bv one foot in :; bear-trap. and
rattlin~ frIriouslv the chain which held
her. The men proceeded to arm them
selves with stout white-ash clubs. and,
approaching Bruin. they prepared for a
hand-to-hand encounter. Joe Lane dealt
the first blow. which angered the bear.
who turned furiousiv on John RAIN. II
she could have extricated the foot from
the trap. he would have been LETT in
poor condition 10 tell the story IF his
exploits to-day. But rs it was the I'M
terrified Rain dealt hera sharp blow ON
the nose. which drew first blood for the
men. The bear showed her teeth and
deiied her ASSISTANTS TO approach her.
They came on. and by'continued blows
laid her low. She fell with loud groan
and gave no sign of life. But when they
approached to claim their prize she sud-
denly hurled herself back ON her launches
and made desperate effort 10 renew
the fight. \ few more blows finished
her, however. ..He was a she bear,
said Mr.. Rain, land he weighed 2oo
pounds. and was thin Mr.. Matte>on'
party dined on bear steak yesterday,
and the arrival of some of the choice
cuts in Utica to-day fully verifies John
Ram's bear story.--ttioa (N. ~ OF
scrCer.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.


Peach Cake: Bake three layers II
sponge-cake. cut ripe peaches into very
thin slices: prepare some sweet. thick
cream by whipping, sweetening and fla
voring ii; spread the peaches, with the
cream poured over, between each layer
AS also over the top of the cake.
A Chicken Corn Pie Cook and sea.
son the chicken the same a for the Ia
Bile. Take twelve ears of sweet corn cut
off. put layer of it in a pan, then 4
layer of chicken, then again of the
corn. until il is all in. having a layer Of
corn on top: lastly turn on the soup;
bake half an hour.
-.Iohnny-cake: To a half-pint of meal
add warm water enough for u thin
batter. half tablespoonful OF melted
butter. half Il teaspoonful Of -cream-tar-
tar. little soda and salt. If convenient
add an ege. This makes an excellent
cake, and to those who have not Il full
allowance OF milk and cream, it viii
prove Il great help.
Mutton Pie with Tomatoes: Cover
the bottom Of hakin--dish with dry
bread-crumb>. then alternate layers Of
thin-Sliced roast or boiled mutton and
sliced tomatoes. with thin ,prinkling
of bread-crumbS Season each LAYER of
tomatoes with pepper. salt and bits Of
butter Let the tomatoes and bread
crumbs be last; Bake three-quarter> Of
an hour.
Tomato Sauce: Twelve large, ripe
! tomatoes. four ripe or three green pep
pers. two onions. Two tablespoonful Of
salt, two of sugar. one of cinnamon. and
three cups Of vinegar. Peel tomatoes
and onions, chop al fine. and boil one
and a half hours Bottle and it will keep
any length Of time. One quart of can
ned tomatoes may be used instead OF the
ripe ones.
Steamed Brown Bread: Two tea
cups sweet milk ,one teacup of sour milk,
three of corn meal, one of flour, one
half cup of sirup or molasses, one tea
spoonful of saleraius; pour in butter
ed two-quart basin, place in covered
steamer, and steam steadily for three
hours: two and one-half will do in case
Of haste when done run knife around
the loaf. place a plate on top and turn
the dish over and it will come out nicely
on the plate. IIs
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-09-13

NJ. Sender gives. in Die Ndtur, an ac-
count Of living two-headed snake,
found on the line of railroad from San
Jose to Vera Cruz, and now on exhibit
ton in the museum of the Woodward
Garden in San Francisco. Is is Il
ropher-snake (Pelic0phis IFHksei), a spe-
cies which lives on gophers. rats, mice,
and small birds The @opher-snake is a
perfectly harmless reptile, like all the
other snakes Of California except the
rattleSiake. The twO-headed snake Is
% inches in length: its age can not be
determined, but is not over two or three
months; the full-grown snakes seven to
eight feet in length. Its color is dirty
vellowish white. with double row of
chestnut-brown spots along the back;
these spots are nearly square and 80 in
number. On each side is row of small
er spots of the slsame color and shape.
On both Of the necks up to the heads
are also several small spots. From the
point where the necks fork to the en-
tremities Of the jaws is one inch and a
half. The heads and necks are perfect
" separate and about one inch apart;
each head and neck is fully formed and
in every respect symmetrical. Each of
the heads has two large eyes. The ami
NAL can put ont each Of the two forked
tongues separately or together. The
two jaws open INTO one throat. As each
neck is perfectly flexible, the snake can
turn each its heads in any direction at
pleasure. 1t oftentimes lays its two
heads close together; often ii spreads
them as far apart as possible, or rests
one upon the other. 1t takes its food
through either mouth indifferently. and
both jaws seem topossess the same pow
er. Some years ago a Missouri farmer,
in blowing, found a rattlesnake which
/ in like manner had two fully formed
heads, and merchant of San Francisco
AYERS that he observed similar iusus
nature in Java snake.-P0puiar Sci
ence MOnthlg