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New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
TIE FIRE RECORD.
A FURIOUS FIRE AT NAPOLEON. OHIO.
n1... IN -Isy fire In

NAPOLEON, Ohio. Nov. 10y IRE mere
Yesterday nineteen buildings were entirely destroyed
taking i'm oneihIrd of the business portion Of the tow
A steamer from The ncighhoung town of Defiance rem
dcred great ald. Tue ioml loss Is SloO,ooO' ABOUT
nlf the loss sc0voTed by insurance The cause o the
fire IL supposed have bccn incondiaV a sir9ns
south nd was blowing and except Tor the rain wlhch
i.u falling about $3.50 D. all Of the northeast part
of fhe town must nave been burned The hre was car
ricd for hn mile aud several buildings were igned
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
ALARM IN A HOTEL


Considerable alarm was caused nj the Oranu
Central Hotel last evening by fire In the threes'or'
budir at 237 Mercerst. directly across the street
from the rear portion of the hotel The flames originated
In the basement and their to the roof before
they could exiting gished, causing damage Ot SaOu
Carey.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
LOSSES In ANN.sT.

A fire broke out about p. IN. yesterday IN
the work-room OF C. T. Kalkenbrenner, japanner on
fifth story Of No 81 Annst. The damage is estimated
at ~ 900 the building. and about l5O0 to the stock
OF Kalkrnbrenuer, which is totally destroyed. Tue
other occupants of che building suffered cOusdrrahr
loss from water The losses partly covered by IN
srauce The cause the fire conld not be ascortainod
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11

offered yesterday Nearly one-half of the sum was was
dis5urseu yesterday III payment oi the bonds nv NJ
First National Bank added to ITS pteVinucr o,, NJ
$57O, 900; Fisk & Hatch III addition TO foVVou.
offered on Saturday. Yesterday increased the amoun,
by 5000 500; Footc ~ French, OF l}oston incrs'%r" %
their proposal by S2OJ,JO0. and knhn, LocD " ~ ~
made their total offering nearly T2.OOO,ooO. In,
Mutual Life Insurance Company ycsteroao M one = n s'
81 ,3O5. 600 the Chase National Bank T3dZ,2VV,
and Maxwell n Graves S119,1JO. Smaller oiirrlnL9
competed the amoun. which had Deeh aOthoii"o"
ill.l l.ll.l
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
THE STOCK EXCHANGE PURCHASE.


VOTING ON THE PLAN TO INCREASE THE MEMBER.
SHIP 10 RAISE FUNDS.
The Governing Committee last Thurs .ay sub
mitted 10 the members of the Stock Exchange
amendments to the bylaws which practically in
creased the membership tO1 100. The object Ol the
increase Of forty seats to TaDe funds for the
payment for adjoining property which the COM
mi,tee recently bought for $37j0OO. The proposed
change excited great opposition. The vote was to
remain open for one week. but il was found yestcr-
day that a majority Of the members had voted
against the measure.
BY the rules of the Exchange an amendment
passed by the Governing Committee becomes
law unless a majority of the members, 531, record
their votes against it. Yesterday 5j6 had voted
against the measure and meeting OF the tnl board
was called TO discuss the matter. The debate was
lvrlv and the committee came IN for iuil snare OF
raillery. Resolutions were adopted winch recon-
mended the committee to report amendments Te-
srictIng its own powers. lt was suggested that it
wOuld be for the committee To consult the lui
board before committing 10 10 the purchase or
property for which it mad not funds 70 pay.
There was evident among the members disposition
to check the authority OF the governing Commit
tee, hut il was the man Ood-natufed, because
all amendments have to pass through the commlt-
Zee before they he submitted 70 the board.
When requested. President Ives explained the adop-
fion by the committee Of the proposed plan Of
raising funds. Several oiher schemes bad been
suggested in the committee, bur the increase ~
mrmbe rshiD had been considered the most available.
IL nad been found questionable whether the Build
inp Association had any legal rght 10 in
creaae ITS issnr Of stock. II II had the
rIehr the stock would constitute lien
on the whole property ana not simply
ON that recently acquired. II was not thought
pedirnt to issue bonds because each member of tne
Exchange would become personally responsible for
the whole Issue. The proposed increase IN member
ship would supply the Necessary funds. The action OF
the committee Ia buying the property was approved
finally by the board, but no plan Tor raising the
money was adopted. 1t was thought Yesterday
thar many members would recall to-day their votes
AGAINST the proposed amendments.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
i. Lieutenant Samuel T

sh n franklin, at Norfolk. Va. Lieutenant samne' L
Carkson IL detached tho receiving ship cniorau9
and ordered 10 duty at the NAVY nhrl. Nc"-i ViA;
passed Surgeon George Lppnroi s deIa'neh
from the New-Yurk Navy Yard ana ordered 10 duty III
The Bureau Of M,dicue and surgery. Assistant Ens,
granted two mon he leave
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Lieutenant VIM. F.
Law is ordered TO receiving snp Colorado. at New
York Passed tSurgeon Frank Anderson is
dered to duty the Navy Yard. New-York Assistant
surgeon James T. Gardner IL ordered tho receiving
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11

KIIIED IN \ DARKROOM QrARREL.

Early on the morning OF July Thomas Linehan
entered the bar-room owned by Elias Lindcrhcim at
No 1Ol West Twenty-sevonth-st. Linehan asked
the barlerper for glass of beer, whereupon Linder-
helm questioned his ability to pay for it. Hard
words followed. Linehan struck at LindeTheim
with a cane which he carried in his hand The
rou Of the cane entered his left and penetrated
fGe brain. Lnderhrm died In the New-lork Hos
uilal OH ihc following day. Linehan was arrested.
bat WAS -uhst tqutnty admitted 10 bail H. re-
mainel at large until October 9, when he ar
rested on a charge OF receiving money, knowing n
To hav, been stolen. James W. snyder had embez-
zied Sl9l from sheppard Knapp, of No. ls9 sixth
ave. Ilncnan knew OF 1t, aud compelled MIN to
give hm $50 under threat OF rXposure In the Court
OF General sessions Yesterday Linehan pleaded guilty
tn mansl ghter in the third degree and was SEN
fenced 10 State Prison for three years. lie also
pleaded guilty 10 receiving the stolen money and
was sentenced To two years more, 10 begin at the
expiration Ol the first term of imprisonment.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
AN ACADEMY RUILDING BURNED.

FOKIKESS MONKUh, va, +NV'' tV' ''N
large academy hnl at the Normal Agricultural School
near Hampton, Va. entirely destroyed by tre last
might. Inc loss Is about S3OOOO lulIy lnsnICd.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
A DEFEATED CANDIDATES REVENGE.

The unsuccessful Democratic candidate OF Rich
mond County has a peculiar aud forcible way Of
settling his iitiic differences with those who were
ms rumenta in his defeat Thomas Brown. oi
Stapleon, the proprietor of variety theatre known
a. d" The Enterprise" was the Democratic nominee
for Sheriff of the county. and ILomas Mills ~ one
who worked against hlm IN tho campaign. As soon
as Brown learned that he was defeated, he collected
"A gang of uiiians and sought Mills as lie going
home alone ut night. Without "a word he stepped
up to Mills aud struck him IN the face while
Italy Williams, an escaped convict. pulled him
over backward hOurshIug a knife a. ne did 50.
Brown then struck "A second blow, aud the crowd
rushed upon The pTostrat man. kicking him and
stamping upon him. The fight soon became gen
eral atiording Mills an opportunity for escape. lie
managed 10 hide. and the ruflians after searching
uusuccesstully in several saloons aud dong mucn
damage. went 10 ms house aud frightened his wife
and children by false stories about him. he IN
iured man was severely hurt, aud was obliged TO
remain IN his hlding-place until morning.
The assailant l. n brother uf the present Sheriff
and Is himself deputy sheriff of the county. No
a,-ests have been made, but tho case viii be
brought before the next Grand jury.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
TEN BARNS BURNED.

DELAWARE. Ohio, Nov. 1O.-Ten barns
and Two warerooms were burned yesterday morning
The loss is estimated at $4,000. Very slight nsur-
ance.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11

Secretary Sherman authorized on Saturday tho
purchase OF $l0.000.O00 Of the July bonds of 1881
ut l06. Over $4,000. 900 were offered at the Sub
Treasury on tnat day and the remainder WAS
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
mo HURGLARs CAPIURED N BROOKLYN


Several robbcries and burglarIes have taken place
in the last few weeks IN Monroe-place, on Brooklyn
Heights a quiet street occupied entirely by brown
stone residences, and Captain Campbell. of the
Washington Street Police, recently ordered that
and the nelghbnrng streets to be carefully pa
troled. Yesterday morning Officers Terry and
Kelly, in citizens dress. on duty M Monroe
place and IIcnry-st, aud aDoui o'clock the former
saw two men pass through LOve-ane and climb
over "A fence in the rear of No. 43 MOurOe-piace
Word was at once sent to the police station, and
Sergeant Dyer ann the entire reserve force were
sent out assist IN capturing the burglars. They
were seen sealing fence near Monroe place and
Peueponi-st., and Officer Terry fired two shots az
them. THIS caused one of them 10 surrender at
once. but hls companion climbed another fence and
escaped tor the time. Subsequently he was cup
turcd ln yard ia ClntoD-st. / he men gave their
names as Michael kilbun, age twcnty-eight OF
HendersOn-st Jersey Cry, and George Lcnnigan
age twenty-nine, of No. 63 Amity-st A skeleton
key was fOund on each of them. Ii was found that
the rear shutters Of No. 20 MonToe-place had been
forced open and that the lock had been removed
from an gate adjoining the residence OF Charles
otorr~, No. 10 Monroe-place. 4 Jimmy was
picked mp near this spot Neither of the prisoners
has been deatiiird. aud their portraits are not in
the "regues galicry.p They were taken before
Justice Walsh esterdny and held for examination
on Monday next.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-11
WABASH IINrs.
Miles

Ml|s.I u %.
Toledo to l.. s.. Louis 1853 Hannibal POI
DhicH po amt Iiiuc ia - Oihcr n:ancArs...--- 1o
Clic. ~ and -irswn.. 20
III b. tcr.........-.. 50 To.ai miies......-..1O4s
DcctiGr tn0 quincy anI
ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY AND NORTIFEN LINES
Mlcs. Miles.
II. L. ami KIN. Cty.. 30 O.b,r nrauches..-.-.. -
MOlcrlV io OftumWa. I3l
Br'nsw'k to Paf'Sh'g. II Total miles. SIS
Pat.'Dg 10 Cl Is uls.. l46 --
Lex. june 81 Jos. f6 III length otncs...l $40
Quincy. Mo- aud Plc- lO2
The extension of the Eel River Road from Butler
to Detroit, which Is now contemplated, and the ne
Gnisiton of the Pekin ami son hwestcn Road winch
viii be- sold within lew we, h. viii give the new
company control of more than 1000 miles of road.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

THE LOUISIANA INVESTIGATION.

WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT TELLS A STORY
WHAT TESTIMONY COSTS DOWN soUTH-THK
SEARCH FOR MISSING DOCUMENTS.
In the Potter Committee, to-day. Joseph II. Mad
rogatores of the chairman that the brief furnished
him by Mr.. Gibson previous to his departure for
New Orleans contained nothing whatever in reference
the duties which he afterwards performed regards
interviewing witnesses previous 10 their going on
the stand. lie stated in connection with the 'Job
put up on Weber that Swazie cndcavorcd TO entrdp
MIN witncss into Offering him money TO take back
the testimony he had given stating that he had been
forced to go the stand but seeing his purpose
ness addressed note to him informing him that
that by addressing the chairman of the sub-con.
mittee, who would evidently give him an opportu-
nifty.
CARRIERS TESTIMONY.
Mr.. George w. Carter, Of New Orleans. the
next witness called. He denied the made
the ST. Martin affidavit to the eject that he tCarterl
had given or offered Weber money 20 influence his
testimony; did not believe Weber received any
money for tcstifying. He corroboratcd the testi-
mony of Mr.. Maddox that st. Martin was friend of
Weber and that Weber spoke OF him as being in his
company as protection against anticipated violence
The balance of MIR. Carters direct examination did
not differ materially from that of Mr.. Maddox.
After n brief cross-cxanlination by Governor Cox.
which developed no new facts. the committee took q
until hafpast two o'clock.
A WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.
After recess Mr. A. Nj. Gibson, Washington cor.
respondent " the New York Nan, sworn. and in
reply TO the chairman testified that he first met MIR.
Weber in this committee room; never had any
sotiations with him; never paid offered 10 pay
Weber money for testfying, as was charged in the
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

Henry Havemeyer. No. IS West Seventeenth street.
New York After il read il found that IN the
photo copy the word "wretched" appeared where
''match" appeared in the Tribune copy In the Key
'wretched' read 'Woolley. so that the despatch,
properly translated read, 'Wooley says plan sent
you Saturday must be acted upon immediately. IN
stead of Marble says plan" &c.
Mr. Reed then asked the witness IL the dictionary
he used for the translation the one he had IN
Florida. Witness stated that the one he had Jnsi
used of 1873. but when he purchased II he asked
for a dictionary of 1876. Mr.. Reed was trying TO
show that there a difference between the publ
cation of 1876 and 1878. Mr.. Springer then stated
that the preface of the dictionary was dated 1870
The meeting then adjourned until to-day at ten A.
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
A NECESSARY LESSON, v

From the Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution Feb. 81
The cipher kilograms and their translation will
doubtedly accomplish some good. For instance. it
is at all likely that Colonel Pelton, Mr.. Manton
Marble, Mr.. John Coyle and Mr.. Charles Woolley
will hereafter make the mistake Of supposing that
they the democratic party. The lesson may be
humiliating one to all concerned. but il is highly
necessary that IL should be learned by the under
The New York herald., 1879-02-08
EXCLUDED DOCUMENTS.

In connection with the testimony taken at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel we reproduce from the HERALD the
following documents which were excluded from the
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

lowing dcspatch:-
Telegram here Proposition accepted. if done
only once Better consult with Woolicy and act in
concert. You can trust him. Time very important
and there should be no divided councils"
WHAT III DID WITH THE PROPOSITION.
The representations in the paper to which won't
alludc," Mr.. Marble added. with tremor Of indigna-
ton, that was constantly in consultation with
Woolley entirely false. II Is perfectly obvious
from the dispatches referring to me and Mr. Woolcy
that had conference or cooperation, and such
was the fact simply want TO call attention to what
on that point"
Q. When you got this despatch what did you do?
A. did nothing except TO throw IL in the fire
q. DO you know whether anything was done in
regard to carrying out the proposition that was made
to you aud transn,it,ed BY you to New York. a:
for intercepted and suppressed and destroyed the
despatch.
Mr.. Rced-what do you mean by '.intcrccpting' a
despatch when II addressed to you? A. Perhaps
you can favor me with better word.
MIR. Reed--I have no doubt could il knew what
Mr.. Marble tcontemptuously-O Oh you may
quiobe about the word as much as you please.
HOW 1T WAS "INrERcEPrrD."
Mr.. Springer--Werc you In the habit of laying
these elcgrarns before your brother democrats A.
Yes, sir.
Mr.. springcr-This one you did not A. I did not.
Mr.. Springer--Thcn you Intercepted" IL In that
sense A. Yes, sir.
Mr. Reed lsatircallyl--Thank YOU. Thank Won.
That's II. Brother Springer. Whenever you bring
your mind to focus any point you always en-
tighten it, u.aughter.)
No, sir; the matter dropped at this point.
Mr.. Spriugcr-The Tribune says:-"Here the
order to buy the Presidency OF these United states for
the desired vote? The conspirators rushed out and
IL was too late" (Drylyl-Now Mr.. Marble. please
state where you rushed from and into what you
rushcd2
MIR. Marble (iaughing-I smoked a cigar destroyed
the telegram and went to bed. uaughter.l
In reference to the last cipher despatch from Mar
BILE to Pclton:-"lropositon failed. Finished ycster-
day afternoon responsibility. Moses. Last night
The New York herald., 1879-02-08

he had no more questions but after consultation he
said Did you say III letter dated October Is. mo
propositions of this kind discussed by
On the contrary, rcpulsed every such proposition
on the spot. My determination on this point
never questoncd?
"Yes. sir. said Mr.. Marble.
BY the chairman-You have now spoken of all the
kilograms sent by you or to you that you rccollect
or know OF? a. Yes.
END OF MIR. MARBLES ExAMIxAr1oS
Mr.. Marble was then allowed to leave the stand.
subject to notice of recall. As he passed out he
paused and spoke 20 Mr.. Reed naudibly to the by
standers, anu pessan, smile "rsathed his hand.
pleasant twelve hours that we have passed together
ANOTHER WITNESS CALLED.
Mr.. Edward l.. Paris. lawycn Of this city, was
then sworn. lie testified that ne went to Tallahas
see, Fla. soon after the Presidential election in
1876; he sent tclegrsms from that point 10
S1onei I Peeon, Mr.. MOTIFS n, Ming ana 70 ,,,r Mr
he thought. aud that was intended Tor the National
Democratic Committees we received certain kilograms
while there but could not say from whom; he pre-
sumcd they from the committee. He then read
in The cipher from press copy the despatch trans
lated by the Tribune as iollows:-
here Cannot antsgcnsm Of Board be prevented should
instantcr ut any cost Answer WEED.
As he read IL was shown that there several er-
Q. ,by tho chairmsn.l--Is the translation of the
Tr,buae corrcctg A. don't know.
Mr.. Reed-Oh, Mr.. Weed explained that despatch.
He said the word board meant the board of demo-
cratic visiting statesmen. tLaughterl
TRANsLArING THE CIPHER.
Witness said he had the despatch several days
before he translated 1t. aud that lie
had it right lie then, with the assistance of Mr..
Springer attempted to translate ii by the dictionary
key of the Tribune and deciphcred in part that
publication had it. Another part however, came out
wrong. II read
Read following Perry Smith and In harmony Can
not antagouisu OF board bc Probable. Should
At this point the effort TO translate suspended.
and the mcmbers of the committee indulged in moro
wrangling to no end.
"wpErcHrp" MEANT "wooILrY"
Witness then read from the photo lit hographcl
copy of the dispatches tue cipher OF q despatch
dated Tallahassee, December 4, and addressed to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-04
Brief lettings.

Warm yesterday. Mercury $40 at sunrise,
79o at noon, 72o at sunset; wind southwest,
with clouds of dust in the afternoon. The
storm signal was ordered for this port.
Humpty Dumpty and Jacques Cass are at
the Preble House.
Vesper service will commence at the First
Parish church tomorrow at p. m.
A large fishing fleet put in yesterday fearing
astorm. They say the herring season is over.
Pencils and Cloyes mines played a game
of ball yesterday resulting in favor of the for
mer-score % to 10.
We are indebted to Mr.. S. S. Rich for one of
those luscious peaches raised in his garden.
Delaware can't beat them.
The Greenback county committee has chosen
Rev. w. +. Eaton of Cape Elizabeth, chair
man, and S. A. Berry, Deering, secretary and
treasurer.
Elder A. Linkletter, of Lubec, and Elder
Thomas of St. John, will preach tomorrow az
ternoon and evening at the Church of the
Disciples of Christ.
Mr. d. A. Maddox will give the opening ad-
dress at the temperance meeting at Preble
Chapel tomorrow evening Several reformed
men are also expected to speak.
The Portland Methodist Preachers meeting,
which was adjourned during the summer
months, will resume its weekly sessions, COM
mencing next Monday at 10 o'clock a. M, at
the vestry of Chestnut st. church.
Rev. Mr.. Dickinson's subject Sunday fore
noon at the Second Parish will be "And he
brought him to Jesus" in the afternoon
'Jesus Christ, and Him crucifed." In the
evening missionary meeting will be held.
Yesterday the narrow gauge cars which have
been in the Maine Central yard in this city,
were shipped to the new Sandy River road,
and also large quantity of rails. The road
will probably be running to Strong before snow
flies.
Hezekiah Winslow is finishing fine dwell
ing on Mellen street. 1t is wood, two stories
and French roof, with gable ends. Franklin
Simonds has laid the foundation for dwelling
house on India street, below the Washington
Hook and Ladder house.
Special revival services will be held at Con-
gress street Methodist church next week. The
pastor will be assisted by Mrs. Mary j. Clark,
the Evangelist. Meetings will be held each
afternoon at go, and each evening at 100
The public are cordially invited.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-04
Officer Hanson.

The Argus closes its report Of the hearing
before the Board, in this case of Officer Hanson
yesterday, as follows:
''It is understood that ii q vote had been
taken on the matter the Board would have
stood three in favor of censure, if not expul-
sion, to three against. The Mayor would of
course voted to have sustained his position, and
the resolution would have been defeated"
On the contrary, it is understood Aldermen
Small, Clay, Taylor and Waite took the same
view of the case as the Mayor, with Andrews
and Cunningham for expulsion Had the vote
even stood three to three for expulsion, as un-
derstood by the Argus. it is not at all probable.
if the Mayor had recommended the same, that,
upon the question of advice and consent con-
fined to the Aldermen alone, the Mayor would
have been allowed to have thrown off tie
where question involving advice and consent
was being considered. In other words, had
the Mayor recommended expulsion and sub
mitted the same for the advice of the Alder
men, three votes OF six present would not have
been the consent of the Aldermen, and failing
of such consent that officer could not have
been expelled. But as the Mayor could not
see that the officer had done anything worthy
of expulsion, this question did not come up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-10-04
MISSOURI COUNTY BONDS.
A Decision Which Will Please Maine
People.

Some ten wears ago we are informed, various
counties of Missouri, issued their bonds to
large amount in aid of the construction of rail
roads through their territory, having interest
at rates varying from seven to ten per cent.
For four or five years the interest on these
bonds was promptly met They were owned
for the most part at the east, and quite guam
tity of them, we are told, were the property Of
Maine people, and not few were owned in
Portland.
After the bonds were sold, the money pro
cured and the railroad either completed, or
nearly completed, the counties which had IS
sued them refused to redeem them The Off
Gals whose duty it is in Missouri to levy the
county taxes-whether county commissioner or
not we don't know were sued by some of the
bond-holders, and IN all cases. believe, except
Franklin county, after getting adverse decisions
in the County. State, and United States Dis
trict Courts, rested there and did not fight the
case further, leaving Franklin County to make
a test before the United States Supreme Court
The St. Louis Globe, of the first part of last
month, gives the decision of the United States
Supreme Court. which orders the Franklin
County officials to pay the bonds and $l2O,0oO
back interest OH them, and to appear before
the court at day stated to show cause, ii any,
why they should not obey the order A ST.
Louis paper of recent date, says the people OF
Franklin County tell the officials and their
counsel, not to obey the order of the court, but
to go to jail first. Like ARENAS Ward who
was willing to sacrifice all his wife's relations
in the war, these citizens are willing their tax
raisers and their counsel should stand any
amount of Imprisonment.