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The New York herald., 1879-08-06
MARITIME JURISDICTION.

In the case of Charles Anderson, the colored sea
man OF the American bark Sarah and Emma. charged
with murderous assault upon comrade named
Adren Fensmarks the question of the Jurisdiction
of the United States before United
States Commissioner Osborn, before whom the pris-
oner was examined The assault was committed in
Cuban port, when the vessel was lying ut
dock there. In defence OF the prisoner it
tile jurisdiction of the courts of the Gu
ban port, and that the prisoner should not
have been brought to this port for trial. It
was argued that the law in this respect only pro-
vided tor the return Of persons to port of entry
when the alleged crime was committed outside or
State OF jurisdiction. In this it was claimed
tcn OF the city Of Guantanamo, Cuba, and that the
prisoner should be returned there for trial. The
question was a novel one, and after examining the
authorities III the matter Commissi Osborn yes
terday decided that the of the Consular agent
in returning the prisoner to this port for trial was
legal and proper. Anderson then committed to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
PILOT COMMISSIONERS.

The Board OF Pilot Commissioners met yesterday
President Ambrose Snow In the chair. It was OK
pccted that testimony would be taken in relation to
the collision which occurred some time ago between
the Italy, the Canada and the Barbarossa. and
notice to appear had been sent to Captain Simpson
Of the Italy but Il learned that he had been dis
placed on the other side and that Captain Sumner.
Of the Canada, had assumed command of his ship.
This nccessitatod ostponement and the Board in.
structed Secretary Nash to request the National
Steamship Company TO have the chief engineer and
the frst and second officers of the Italy present
special meeting to be held on Thursday morning.
The testimony of Pilot sullivan taken, but II
will not be made public until the entire evidence II
IA and decision rendered
The Commissioners addressed communication to
the Board OF Health, of Brooklyn. calling their at
tenticn 10 the careless in which the business
of loading night soil ut Wallabout is carried on.
They requested them to take steps to abato the
nuisance.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
THE COURTS.
A CONFESSION AS EVIDENCE.

A CONFESSION AS EVIDENCE.
Charles Basser. Post Office carrier. was brought
before United States Commissioner Shields yester-
day for examination the charge against him or
stealing letters ntrusted to him Tor delivery. At
the opening of the proceedings second charge was
preferred against him of similar characterof re-
tanning letter addressed to Albert Beach. OLD
Bloomfield Road. Newark. N. j. For the prosecu-
ton Post Office Agent Sharretts. Supern tendent
Yoemans and others testified as to the arrest of
Bassier, the discovery of tho stolen letters
upon ms person and also to the SUBJ
sequent confession of his guilt. Ex-Judge
Dittenhoeter appeared for the accused, and
cross-examined the witnesses at length. At the
conclusion he moved for the discharge of the ac-
cused on the ground OF want OF evidence beyond
this called confession, which, he contended,
rather than being voluntary one had been ex-
orted by force and intimidation and as such could
not become evidence. and many authorities were
cited in support of this argument. Judge Ditten-
hoefer claimed that the testimony proved that the
confession made alter the arrest ana at a time
when the accused was in Special Agent Sharrett's
room, and intmdatei by him and other officials by
whom he surrounded. Commissioners Shields
denied the motion for discharge. and held Bassler
to await the action OF the Grand Jury The bal re-
quired at first fixed at $1,000. but on motion of
counsel was reduced to 81 500.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
A SUGGESTION FOR OUR P. M.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD-
Can Mr.. Postmaster James be induced to have a
clock erected in some prominent part of our Post
Office? 1t would save much annoyance and vexa-
ton. Again, why should the populace be troubled
to go down to either of the uptown ends Of the Post
Office to purchase stamps when there is ample room
ut the downtown end to establish little bureau for
their sale? Still again. why should the people.
among whom are many ignorant foreigners. be CON-
PEELED to ascend to the FIRST floor to register their
letters and then be midtown again to purchase the
necessary stamps? At st. Martin le Grand and
Charing Cross, London. the stamps always be
bought ut the same counter where the registration
takes place. and only one clerk is employed each
book. the same clerk who receives the letter
gives the sender receipt for it. and then will
get through more letters in an hour than the two
clerks here would register in much longer time.
Z, j, q, p.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
COURT cALENpARs-rHrs DAY.

SUPREME ECoURT--CHAMBEEs-Held by Judge Van
Brunt.Nos 49, 49, 90 ". 80. 122. l34, 144 16s. 169
175, l76, IT, ITS, 49, 1873, 191.
SUPERIOR COURT-SPEcIAL TERM-Held by Judge
Sper.-Court opens at twelve NJ No day calendar.
COMMON PLEAs-SpEcIAL TERM-Held by Judge
calendar.
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIoNs-Part HELD by
Judge Gildersleeve.-The People James Kelly.
Hardy and Edward Meaher, felonious assault and
battery Same VS.. Edward Murphy and Patrick Cum
ningham, felonious assault and battery; Same
George Kobinger grand larceny; Same James
Prial and Daniel Cullen, larceny from the person:
VS.. John Abmyer, fclonious assault and battery
Same James Shea, felonious assault and battery;
Same vs.. Walter Fielding and Joseph Mccormack,
grand larceny.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
THE GENITAL SYSTEM.

Mr.. Asa Stevens chairman Of the Committee on
Trade of the New York Produce Exchange has re-
ceived a communication from X. III. Chamberlain,
secretary of the Boston Produce Exchange. in which
he is informed that at meeting OF the Exchange
resolutions were unanimously adopted In favor of
the adoption of the "cental system in all dealings
in grain and other articles of produce now sold by
the bushel, and In which he promises that, in CO.
operation with other commercial organizations, its
members will adopt the above system In all their
transactions after October 1879, far as is possible
under existing State laws. lie also states that the
Committee ON Trade Of the Boston Produce Exchange
have been instructed to take such measures as they
may deem proper to secure such changes in the
present laws Ms shall make them conform to the
GENITAL system.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
MERCY TO THE CANNES.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Mr.. Bergh prevent vast deal of needless
cruelty if he will station Of his officers at the
Dog Pound at such time of such days as these dogs
are consigned to the waters The attendant whose
duty is to pass them into the crate does with
violence perfestly uncalled for, at such times
he is relieved from doing by of the assist
ants. who not unfrequently varies the monotony by
hurting dog toward door in the top of the crate
and whose descent into the interior only be
determined by the accuracy with which this per-
sonage the dog to describe hyperbola.
Once within the narrow confines many Of the
smaller ANIMALS are literally suffocated to death.
These and several other abuses exist and Mr. Bergh
who has already done much to alleviate the dis
tress OF the suffering animals, yet enlist his at
tention and further the noble OF which he is
the representative. HUMANITY.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
= A Boys COMPLAINT.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
When do the IL" roads intend to reduce their
fare? 1t is about time something should be done
am an Office boy earning So per week and cannot
afford to pay fifteen cents day. live in Harlem
and do not reach the Office till nine O'Clock A. Nj.
The morning trains do benefit as have to
take the horse cars. The directors should at least
extend the commission hours till nine A. NJ
JOSEPH.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
INSTRUCTION.
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

[NoTE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention. Complainants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing.
Write only on one side of the paper.-ED. HERALD
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
REAL ESTATE.

The following sales made at the Merchants
Exchange yesterday
&. j. LYON.
A. II. Stoiber referee-For oreccsure sale Of the FIVE
story brick building. with lot 25xlOO NO SD, I'd
755 IT, OF 47th to plaintiff Sll 500
II.
Ambrose Mcneil, reteree-F reclosure sale OF tho
four story brown stone front dwelling, with lease
of lot 2DxlUOj (No. 2D, East 47th ST.. -, 32O IT,
Q. of 9th av.. lcased May l. 1871; term. twenty
years; ground rent 81 200 per annun, TO plain
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
NOT DEAD.

Mr.. J. N. whelpey. OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Office Jersey CITY, is In receipt OF letter from d. @.
bancroft. OF Georgia. the gentleman whom a CORE.
spondcnt In the "Complaint look" believed Lad
been Killed w svinsusrs on the road
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
BAD IN WARM WEATHER.
To THE En1Ton OF THE HEnALp:-

To THE EDIroR OF THE HERALD:-
think if the Board of Health would send some
carboic acid or chloride of lime to be used in the
closets in the yards of houses the north side of
1l7th street. between Second Third avenues the
occupants or Woods block could sit at their back
windows. when the wind is from the east; now they
are not able to do A SUFFERER.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
CoAsrwrsE STEAMSHIPS.

COASTWlSE STEAMSHIPS
Steamer coLoRADo capaia BoIser viii .a from
pier 20 East River Saturday, August g. at r. NJ, or
CRY oFAUsTIN direct TO Key West, Augusta
on the international and Grand Northern Galveston.
Houston and enderso and the Galveston
B.-Adidavits can 6e obtained from notary public in
For freight passage and H apDy to
pier 20 East River
F0H
GALVESTON DIRECT.
MoRGAN's LOUISIANA AND TEXAS RAILROAD
Steamer NEW YORK Saturday. August Q,
r. M as pss ans MSasS ssS s %
ladianola Brazos santiago and Brownsville and corpus
Galveston city freight taken. a,.,,, INN.
yellow Infected place sinceJuy
Apply to BoGERT MORGAN, Agents,
N y. HAVANA AND MEXICAN MAIL SIS, LINE.
ok maTs& bircT pss T''i HSb SF cMuz
~ e@lliag AZ rtogreso campeaehy ana nyust
CITY 9g VERA cGTz sstpraay Angus, gust, 2a
~ F. AiExANbRE 4 SONS 81 and 80 Broadway.
NEW YORK AND CUBA MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE
N FOR HAVANA DIRECT,
from l6 East River, at 3 Z. NJ.
sss%sRp August j
JAMES Il. WARD CO., 113 Wall st.
aid DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Sailing from piers 81 and 40 North River
direct. TUESDAY. THURSDAY and SATURDAY 3P: N
For RICHMOND. via WEST POINT MONDAY, WE'D
NEsDAY and SATURDAY, 3P. NJ. No pas sengers.
Steamers for LEWES, Del, and REHOBOTH BEACH
and connecting r%TqaS HaSE OF P4E snssp' sunday NJ
commencing July 81 temporarily All freight for Nor
folk Petersburg and Richmond (aso via West Point( and
railroads and nee will be received at pier 3
North River foot of Christopher St. and PASSENGERS
will also depart from there.
Delaware continue at pier 81 foot of Beach St.
and all steamers viii discharge there.
Through passenger tickets and bills OF lading to all
points Insurance effected at u per cent.
Freights received daily
General Office, 1877 Greenwich st.
DERMUDA WEST INDIES AND PORTO RICO
ID Quebec aud Gulf Ports steamship Company.
FROM COMPANI'S PIER NEW ~ NORTH RIVER
For BERMuD:t :t-steamship BERMUDA. August a.
For ST JOHNS; MAYAGuEZ and PONCE. Porto
For MARTINIQUE, ST. LUCIA. BARBADOS and
TRINlDAD-S steamship BAHAMA. August l6
PASSAGE RATES GREATLY REDUCED.
For freight, passage and insurance apply to
A. E. OUTERBRIDGE CO. Agents 20 Broadway.
HALIFAX n. s.. AND ST. JOHNS. N. f..
llCromwe Lne-Steams ships leave follows from
pier 10 North River
passage aving excellent freight
apply to CLARK X SEAMAN, SO West st.
NROMWELL LINE-FOR NEW ORLEANS DIRECT
OSteamship KNlCKERBOCkER will leave Saturday,
August .. at L. NJ, from pier North River Insurance
effected one.half per cent open policy.
Through bills of ading given to Mobile and principal
points on the Mississippi and Red rivers.
REDUCED PASSAGE to New Orleans-Cabin, $4O;
CLARK 4 SEAMAN SO West st.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06

4 SUPERB SAIL LONG BRANCH PIER
"A Grand Excursions to the Great Iron Pier at
LONG BRANCH,
and
To-day and every day including Sundays
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
ExCURSIOyS.
Try day, Including Sundays.


SUPERB SAIL. LONG BRANCH PIER
"A Grand ros to aaasSn IL s5;H. Iron Pier
To-day and every day, including Sundays.
LONG BRANCH. BY seoasIds peerless i.ss,s steamer
rvrsy n.v SAM and 3;'S &, 6 n and als pier
and return, FIFTY CENTS.
Pier Tickets, for those who may wish
SUNDAYS The boat BY agents Of the Pier Co.
rATP heok sTI SSv 3
says er % f 4 as srssi iron Long
CoNEY ISLAND, WEDNESDAY.
TuIs DAy S HHH snM XUsT MEST rNs s
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
ROUND TRIf HGf TICKET
The is direct with change to and the surf
bathing is the finest in the world.
SEA SIDE RESTAURANT AT POPULAR PRICES
The first boat the West End Pier will be
vii, THE RI ApHrAIDE q At .v for tn.
beginning Of IT ThE ifEaisL PElaotTu islP' 4bcK
Inc following TIME TABLE
A'' '''A TIE ADELAIDE WILL LEAVE
every day. including sundays ,.,m as folows:-
'oA. Ns,s'ts MhsT toaH fiji 81. Pm
loilH PEN A NJ l. = Sokrn il5k and si9ER n K NJ
10 80 A. Nj. II 80 4:l5 and p. NJ.
RETURNING will leave tho NEW WEST END PIER at
NO hxTaA H2 4 NJ cHAsaH re 80 sos sns LiSbrNa 4
ExoURsIoN PRINTING, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
apdy and eheapy done By The q JOB Print
nected by telephone.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
TnAyELLERs, GUIDE.

DOAT FOR CATSKILL. SrUYVESAkT AND INTER-
Dmediate landings will leave pier No. - Harrison ST.,
North River, daily Sundays exeepted), Mt r. NJ
| TON, and ALL POINTS EAST-Steamers leave pier 33
n r. foot Jay ST. r. NJ. Special tickets to Boston,
GOOD ONLY for the trip specified ON ticket sold 81
The New York herald., 1879-08-06

BY Scoheld's peerless steamer
PLYMOUTH ROCK,
leaving the foot of 22d ST.. N. r.. at
9 A. NJ. aud . 80 4. NJ, ana pier !, n.
X. Battery, at y 30 A. NJ. and Il. NJ.
FARE to the pier ut Long Branch
and return, FIFTY CENTS.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06

Pier Tickets, for those who may wish
TO go ashore, 10 cents extra; sold on
The hnnt by nrents of the Pier Co.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06
EXCURSIONS, y,

THREE EXCURSIONS EVERY DAY
,y the new and world renowned steamers
COLUMBIA AND GRAND REPUBLIC.
absolute safety with luxury.
The New York herald., 1879-08-06

THE GREATEST VARIETY OF SCENERY,
the River, the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean,
forming changing panorama
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02
$40 wanted a Coffin.


ATeutonic friend Of ours, whose wife
had just died, went to the undertaker's
70 get the necessary coffin.
How much Is dem coffin dings 20 in
qulred the man from Germany.
1.-TWO hundred dollars, " said the un-
Gertaker
1.-TWO hundred tollars!" repeated the
Dutchman. "Dors more "A I've rot. -
"Wel, that's my price" said the un-
dertaker.
you don't got some second-handed
collins, amt itY" asked the Touton.
The man Of collins explained It to
him that he never used them over
again
"What! neverG" said our friend
Well hardly ever, exclaimed the
undertaken.
what never? well hardly never
most never seldom always.
"What kind Of language n doseY v
said the Dutchman IN a rage, and then
he added, 81 guess Walt all dimes get
q leedle peter, and he departed With
out his coffin
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02
An Eccentric Duke.

The Great Duke of Bridgewater-
the epithet was given him for origimat-
ing canals in England-was careless i'm
his dress. He used to carry large
quantity Of snuff loose in his waistcoat
pocket, whence he would pull out huge
pinches and thrust 1t up his nose. He
had no love for the ornamental, and
would allow no flower-gardens on his
estate. Once, on his return from a
long visit, he found some flowers which
had been planted during his absence.
whipping off their heads, he ordered
them TO be rooted up Immediately. He
was economical, sometimes parsimo-
nious, yet when Pitt called upon the
country for contributions TO carry on
the war against Napoleon, the Duke
subscribed one hundred thousand
pounds. His kindness TO his miners
and TO others who served him exhibited
itself in providing them with comfort
able houses, schools for their children.
and shops and markets where they
might purchase at reasonable rates.
One Of the orders 70 the superintend-
ent Of his coal mine was, that when
ever the supply was deficient, those
who came with wheel barrOws, baskets
and aprons, should be served. The
buyers with carts and wagons must
wait until the supply became abundant.
On one occasion, the Duke. while
standing az the coal-yard. was accosted
by man who had just filled bl. sack
with Goals:
''Heigh mester 2" said the man.
come, gle me r lift ar this sack o. coal
ON my shoulder" -
Without hesitating, the Duke gave
the Gift" and the man trudged of.
Don 20 know who's that you've
been speaking tully' asked friend
running mp 70 HIM.
Nav; who is he?"
why It's the Duke his SEN.
The Duke," exclaimed the man.
dropping the Goals "Hey whatll he
do az mef Maun p goo an ax HE par
dOnyn
The man started back, bur the Duke
had disappeared
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02

Sodpstone as u Labrlc0Ht.-A writer
I'm one OF the foreign technical Journals
expresses decided preference for
soapstone powder, In the form of dust,
as lubricant for the axles of ma
chimes. For this purpose IL Is first re-
duced TO very fine powder, then washed
to remove all gritty particles, then
stepped for short period In dilute
muriatic acid, In which IL IL stirred
until all the particles of iron which IL
contains are dissolved. The powder is
then washed In pure water TO remove
all traces of acid, after which IL Is q ried.
and Is the purified steatite powder used
Tor fabrication. 1t is not used alone.
but Is mixed with oils and fats, I'm the
proportion of about 80 per cent. of the
powder added 10 paraffine, rape, or
other oil-or, the powder may be mixed
with any other OF the soapy com
pounds employed in the fabrication of
heavy machinery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02
HUMOROUS.

DIDS'T HAVE PAIR.-Two OF the
sporting fraternity, recently became
engaged Ia game Of poker with big,
raw-boned, green-looking stranger,
and, as sometimes will happen when
professionals are playing, the stranger
found himself looking at four queens,
while Smith had four kings and Jones
calmly regarded four aces-the best
hand. The betting was pretty lively,
and finally the stranger called for a
sight" a. all his money was up, and
said he had four queens.
Smith said, "NO good-I've got four
kings"
"The thunder you have Z" yelled the
stranger, and let fy his right fist, about
the size OF peck Of walnuts, plump
between Smiths eyes, knocking him
across the room.
what have you gotp" sneered the
stranger to Jones.
With glance at that big fist, Jones
fastened To reply, "Oh, 1 haven't got
anything; was only blufiing," and
the stranger rake1 In the pot" and.
as he departed, he was heard TO mutter |:
You can't wiring in any cold decks on
me!'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02
Safety from Lightning.

1t Is never too soon to go into the
house when storm Is rising When
the clouds are fully charged with cleo
tricity they are most dangerous, and
this fluid obeys a subtle attraction
which acts at great distances and In all
directions. A woman.told me of bolt
which came down her mothers Chin
ney from rising cloud when the sun
was shining overhead. n. p. Willis
writes of young girl killed while pass
Ing under telegraph wire on the brow
OF hill, while she was hurrying home
before storm. People should not be
foolhardy about sitting on porches or
by open windows, whether the storm
is hard or not. Mild showers often
carry a single charge which falls with
deadly effect. 1t may or 1t may not be
fatal to stay out; 1t is safe to be in the
house with the windows and doors
shut. The dry air in house Is read
Ter conductor of lightning than the
damp air outside, and draught OF air
invites 1t. A hot fire IN chimney at
~ ~ W SPNohJ anu H. 10 pIuutHl
for tho who would be sure of safety
to use erosene or gas stoves In summer
and avoid heating the chimneys OF the
house. People are very ignorant or
reckless about lightning. have seen
girl of eighteen crying with fear of
lightning, and running every other
moment TO the window to see If the
storm was not abating, unconscious
that she was putting herself in danger.
If every one would hurry to shelter as
soon "a storm cloud was half way up
the sky, when certain IL was coming
nearer, If they would shut the doors
aud windows, and keep away from
them attorward, and from bell wires,
stoyepipes, mautels, chimney breasts,
heaters and mirrors, with their silvered
backs which carry electricity, and keep
away from lightning rods and their
vicinity, and from metal water spouts
with good rods on their houses, they
might dismiss the fear of lightning
from their minds, 50 far as It f. thing
Of reason and not Of i'm preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02
WORMS

T. Il. Kunkers Worm Syrup never falls To
destroy Pin, Seat and Stomach Worma DR.
hunkel. the only successful physician who re.
moves Tape Worm i'm two hours alive with
mead, and no fee until removed. Common
sense teaches IL Tape Worms can be- removed all
other worms can be readily destroyed. Advice
~ once and store free The doctor can tell
whether or not the patient has worms Thou
sands are dying, daily. with worms and do not
know IT, FITS, spasms, cramps, choking and
suHocaton, sallow complexion, circles around
the eyes, swelling and pain in the stomach,
restless at night, grinding of the teeth picking
AT the nose, cough, fever, itching at the seat,
headache, foul breath, the patient grows pale
and thin, tickling and irritation in the anus
ali these symptoms, and more come from
worms. E. 4. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never
Tails 10 remove them Price, 81 90 per bottle.
or six bottles for 50 90. (For Tape Worm,
write and consult the Doctor.) For all others
buy OF your druggist the Worm syrup and IL
he has 1t not, send to Dr. T.. F. Kunkel 259
N. Ninth, street Philadelphia, Pa Advice by
mall, free; send three-cent stamp.
Dyspepsiai Dyspepsia Dyspeps,ai
l.. 4. Kunkels Bitter Wine Of Iron, n sure
cure for this disease. 1t has been prescribed
daily for many years in the pr ctice OF eminent
physicians with unparalleled success. SymI-
toms are loss OF appetite, wind, and rising of
1000 dryness I'm mouth. headache, dizziness,
sleeplessness, and low apirits. Get the genuine
Not sold IN bulk, only in S1.00 bottles or six
bottles fer 80 %. Ask your druggist for f. +.
hUNhEIS Bitter Wine OF Iron and take no
other. III he has it not, send to proprietor
Il. +. kUNkEL, 259 N Ninth St Philadel-
phia, Pa Advice free enclose three-cent
stamp.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-08-02

HoNoRED AND BLESSED. When q
BOARD oil eminent physicians and chem
lsts announced the discovery that by
combining some well known valuable
remedies, the most wonderful medicine
was produced. which would cure such
wide range of diseases that most all
other remedies could be dispensed with,
many were sceptica1 but proof of its
merits by actual trial has dispelled all
doubt, and to-day the discoveries of
that great medicine. Hop Bitters, are
honored and blessed by all as benefao-
tors.