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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
ALLEGED MAIL ROBBER.
A CLERK IN THE NEW HAVEN POST OFFICE
ARRESTED FOR STEALING LETTERS CONTAINING
MONEY-HELD TO ANSWER.
fly TELEGRAPH TO THE HERAID1

MoNEY-HELD TO ANSWER.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEW LONDON, Conn. July II. 1879.
Robert b. Crocker. OF the principal clerks in
the Post ONCE here was arrested to-day, charged
with robbing the mail. To HERALD reporter to-
night Postmaster Tubbs said that complaints had
been made almost daily since last September from
persons who failed to get letters expected In vari-
Gus cases the letters contained money. All the in
genuity possible put forth to ferrt out the
mystery, but without avail The regular monthly
returns sent the Postmaster General. but tho
source of discrepancy could not DO discovered.
SPECIAL AGENTS WORK.
Post Office officials. ut the suggestion of Mr.
Tnbbs. some weeks ago ordered Special Agents Hen
derson of Baltimore; Tidball or New York, and
siblc discover the thief. They at commenced
operations and continued two weeks without sue
cess On Saturday last four decoy letters sent
from the New York office to fictitious this
Office On Monday morning the letters arrived in
the mail and laid the table separate from
the rest. Crocker and messenger the only
parties in the Office and consequently the theft laid
between the two. The chief clerk this morning was
asked to borrow money of Crockcr. which he did,
and Croker forthwith produced So; all of which
bore the private mark of the detectives.
ARRESTED ARRAIGNEp.
Crockcr immediately charged with the theft,
but he denied It, also the fact that he lent the
money. he arraigncd this afternoon before
confessed to the crime. He waived examination and
was bound in $4,000 bonds. which he did not
furnish. Postmaster Tubbs states that from one to
two letters per day have been taken, and no other
bo assigned than that Croker had appro-
pratcd them.
The accused is about twenty-five years OF ago and
has been in the government employ about seven
years. lie lately married to u widow much his
senior Crockers greatest forte his alleged rob-
bng through mails which lay in the office over
night. Saturday and sunday were his favorite
nights. being then the least liable to suspicion.
Complaints from other Offices have often of late
reachc the cars of the officials at Washington and
probably the detectives were working up the lew
London Office. before people in the city
IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
FIRE AT NEWPORT.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]

NEWPORT. IL. l.. July II, 1879.
This afternoon q fire discovered ON the
promises of Mr. Pc!cg Hall. prominent New York
business 1t caught In tho laundry aud COM
inundated to the billiard room ana bowling alley.
The burned buildings. fortunately. werc not con-
ncctcd with Mr.. Halls villa, and the wind
favorable for the preservation of the house. stable
NC. Being located at the extreme south end of
zines arrived, but the fircmcn worked cncrgeticay
aud highly complmented by MIR. Hall ana by a
large number summer residents who were present.
cred by Insurance..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
NEBRASKA CROPS.
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. |

OMAHA, July II, 1870.
The Omaha Herald will publish to- morrow tclc
grams from twelve important agricultural centres
In Nebraska showing that the harvest is almost
plotted The corn crop IL unprecedented and the
crop of wlreat and barley ~ unusually heavy.
Nebraska Will, ON the WHOLE send out more corn
and grain than 81 any previous year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
CHARGED WITH ENTERTAINMENT.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. |

NORTH ADAMS. Mass, July n, 1870.
Ex-Tax Collector II. q. Walden was arrested this
evening. charged with ombczzling 100000 of the
town funds during the period of his Office. in the
years 1876, 1877 and 1878. Being a deputy sheriff
and having numerous friends has arrest occasions
considerable excitement. preliminary cxamina-
ton will take place tomorrow morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
DISHONEST MESSENGER BOY.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

NORWICH Conn. July II. 1879.
Christopher Somers. telegraph messenger boy.
was arrested hero this afternoon for stealing from
the till of Mcssrs. G. u. Rogers Il Co.. machine
makers. His thctts since May aggi elato $40. He
was caught to-day stealing while delivering mes
sage ut the factory lie cunfesscs to the crime and
intends to plead guilty tomorrow at his trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
LOUISIANA'S DEBT.

NEW ORLEANS. July 81. 1879.
In the Constitutional Convention to-day the state
Debt ordinance was read third time and passed.
yeas ~. NAYS ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
A RELIEF COMMITTEE IN wAsHINGToN-TENTs
AND RATIoNs FOR MEMPHIS.

WASHINGTON July 81. 1879.
Representative Casey Young. OF Tennessee. and
other prominent gentlemen representing tho South
States. contemplating the organization of q
yellow fever relief committee in this city. Their
idea is that in the event OF another epidemic to
ceive i'm Washington such donations may be
offered and to distribute the to the best aivan-
tage throughout the infected districts. formal
meeting to consider the proposition will lie held
morrow evening.
TENTS AND RATroNs.
At the request of Representative Casey Young. Of
the Memphis Tenn, district, the Secretary of War
will this evening forward to Memphis 1900 tents
and rtons for 10000 people for twenty days. to be
used i'm aid OF tho sufferers from yellow fever.
Acting Secretary French. of the Treasury Depart
ment, to-day received requests from steamboat in
spectors at Memphis to leave tho city for tho pur-
pose OF camping out, in order to shun the yellow
fever. The requests granted.
ruMieArfos or MAIL MATTER.
Owing to the receipt of applications Mt the Post
Office Department for the fum of mail matter
the Acting Postmaster General has tclographed all
parties Interested that the department cannot 10
into the expense of fumigaton. but that Post once
officials will cooperate with all local quarantine OH.
in any reasonable request looking the proper
disinfcction of tho mails.
ONE DEATH AT QUARANTINE AND OTHER sur
rEGERs COMPASSIONATE vA>DEBpoEL
CONFIDENT OF PROTECTING THE CITY.
G. J.. Colby, aged thirty five. mate of the bark
Antonio sola from Havana, died of yellow fever at
Quarantine ON Sunday night. Another case from
the same vessel. that of u. Tole,son seaman, was
admitted 10 the hospital. The patient was coav-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22

THE REscCED PASSENGERS TO LEAVE HALIFAX
FOR EUROPE To-DAY-DEpARTURE OF A
wREcKING EXPEDITION FROM THIS PORT A
STRANGE ISLAND DESCRIBED.
The agents of tho State steamship line n this city
deny the statement photographed from Halifax to the
effect that the representatives OF the company the
latter place have been directed to- forward the
passengers of the State OF Virginia to europe blythe
State OF Alabama of the State line which sails from
this port Thursday next. and would touch at
Halifax for the purpose. the idea of sending them
forward by tho Allan line steamer first entcraine,
having been abandoned. The officials saidt
yesterday that the original plan had not been
altered and that all those who choose to continue
their journey will sail from Halifax FOR Europe to-
day in the Allan line steamer Hibernian Those who
desire here If any such there be- will be
forwarded by Mr.. Ceary, the superintendent OF the
line who is in Halifax. and who carried full in
structions in reference to the matter the NEW
York Office. Mr.. Austin Baldwin. the head of tho
hrm was In cheerful spirits when tho HHRAIp.re-
porter called Mt the companys Office. The sad
preston which he has worn since the news of the
disaster reached New York had disappeared from Inns
countenance, and he smiled pleasantly az he spoke
of the safe delivery Of the rescued paseneers and,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MEMPHIS REFUGEES AT CAIRO.

CAIRo. ILL.,, July 81. 1879.
The steamer Ste. Genevive. with nearly four hun
dred passengers from Memphis for st. Louis. ar
rived here at o'clock this afternoon. There
no sickness on board. The boat anchored below the
city and received supplies by tugs.
At special meeting of the CITY Council to-day.
tho Board of Health authorized to employ q
force sufficient to carry out the quarantine requla-
tons.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22

tnues all along the various lines until the conduc-
tor gets rid of the jam by dropping them here.
there and everywhere.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
WEDNESDAYS WICKEDNEss


When the Police Court opened this morn
ing the name of Albert G. Wise was called.
He didn't happen to be on the bench, how
ever, and Officer Gaul went down stairs
after him. Presently he came up the
stairs singing at the top of his voice.
The efforts of Officer Gaul to quiet him
proved unavailing, and he stumbled into
the Courtroom with his voice way up to C
sharp. Take him away!" yelled the Judge.
"I'l continue his case for a week; by that
time ne will be sober and Wiser man. {"
The prisoner was hurled down the chute,
and when he struck the bottom his voice
had dropped to B fiat.
Mary Kelley, for stealing pair of shoes
from John McGuth, was sent up for thirty
days.
John Kelman, of No. 289 Genital avenue,
was charged with stealing sewing
from Charles Levy, of No. 1861 George
street. His case was continued until the
25th inst.
Mary Black and Nina McGrahn, two
"Maids of Bucktown," were given thirty
days each for vagrancy.
John DIgnan was fined $40 and costs for
an assault upon Hugh Brady, an old man.
John Fielder, charged with embezzling
$472 from Q. Kinsinger, the brewer, had
his case continued until the 25th inst.
Louis Schierber, charged with embez-
zling $5 from F. Schumann, was discharged.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
THE OLD COMMONWEALTH.
Pithy Points Picked up Here and
There in Kentucky.
Specials to the Star.

| Specials to the Star.
| ELIzABErHrowN, KY, June 18. - Bill
| Bryant, the negro who shot Geo. Harper
and Dave Hutchison with slugs, tacks
gravel and beans in the "Narrows" on Sat
urday night last, was yesterday held over
and sent to Jail in default Of bail. Bryant
acted as his own lawyer.
PADUCAH, June 18.--Tom Fritz, the tramp
who stole his employers clothes here, be,
came conscience stricken, and, Drawing ar,
rest, returned them. He was forgiven and
again employed.
VANcEBURG, June 18.-.Mrs Jones has
been acquitted of the murder of her hus-
band, Squire Jones, whose head, it will be
remembered, she hacked with an ak.
EMINENcE, June 1S.-Mrs. w. NJ. Oliver,
living near Campbeffsburg, yesterday in a
fit of temporary insanity killed her twelve
year-old daughter by splitting her head
open with an ak.
The skeleton OF man was found near
Six Mile, this county, on Tuesday. 1t is
thought to be that of another victim of the
Simmons gang.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18

The grave of the daughter of Mr.. Ber-
nard Hatke, which it was supposed had
been tampered with at ST. Mary's Cemetery,
was examined yesterday, and the same was
found to have not been tampered with.
John Seymour, a young lad whose
parents live on the Delhi Pike, near River
side, while playing around the track about
8 O'Clock this morning, was struck by a
train and thrown down. His right arm and
leg were broken, and in addition the boy
sustained serious injuries about the head.
A woman giving the name of Mary
Ann Sacks left little girl about four years
of age with Harriet Blarer, colored wo-
man, living at 212 West Seventh street, this
morning, stating that she would call for it
in half an hour. At o'clock this afternoon
she had not been heard from, and the child
was taken to the Children's Home.
Jacob Dassen was arraigned before
Judge Smith to-day in tine Court of
Common Pleas on charge of manslaughter
in killing John Kelly, April Sd last on the
corner of Main and Eighth streets Mr.
Thomas Shaw appeared for Dassen and
claimed that the killing was done in self
defense. The jury were sent to view the
premises where the deed occurred. The
case was postponed until this evening.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
Mount Airy Narrow-Gauge Railroad.

A meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Cincinnati, Mount Airy, Venice & Lib.
erty Railroad Company was held at the
Company's office, 1853 West Fourth street,
on yesterday Tuesday afternoon Presi-
dent Waterhouse in the chair, and all the
members present except Messrs. Shuuter
and Dick, when measures were inaugurated
for the immediate commencement of the
road.
A corps of engineers begin active opera.
tions on the line to-day. and it is hoped
that nothing will prevent an early compile
tion of the enterprise. Mr.. J. D. Watson
whose contract with the company had led
to some disagreement among the Directors
has transferred his interest to other parties
satisfactory to the Board, and withdraws
from active participation in the further
prosecution of the enterprise. Mr.. Watson
was the recipient of vote of thanks from
the Board for services rendered in the or
ganization of the Company and the prelim-
mary steps for the present building of the
road.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18


Tom Ditton committed suicide at Wa
bash, Ind.
Jacob Fetsinger, aged forty, fell dead at
Sidney, o.
John Smith, at Conway, O., was fatally
injured by cars.
Bunker Hill anniversary was celebrated
at Boston yesterday.
Hamilton's corn shelter burned at Lon
don, Ohio. Loss So, 900.
The California Republican State Conven-
tion is in session to-day.
The st. Charles Starch Works burned at
st. Charles, Mo. Loss $4,000.
Mrs. John s. Miller aged over sixty
committed suicide at Newark, O.
II. Garri's fax mill was destroyed by fire
at Tippecanoe, Ohio. Loss 1000.
Patton, a Panhandle brakeman, was NOR
tally injured by cars at Golfers Station,
Ohio.
James Bowlan, hackman, deliberately
murdered his wife Nellie in San Fran
cisco.
Sam. Hill, who killed Simmons, has been
found guilty of murder in the first degree
at Atlanta
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
The Sale of Unredeemed Property.

The annual sale of unredeemed property
which has been collecting in the office Of
the Chief of Police during the last two
years, took place yesterday afternoon in
the Police Courtroom.
Shortly after Court adjourned the red
flag was flung to the breeze and Jerry Mul
roy paraded up and down in front of the
building, ringing an old cracked bell. AT
2 o'clock promptly Frank Ramsay mounted
the Judges bench and opened the auction
by putting up a lot of razors. They were
knocked down at good figure.
Then articles of every description were
put up and sold at astonisl,ingly good
prices. Among the goods were old pocket.
knives without any blades, toothcombs
without any teeth, watches without works,
razors without handles and snide jewelry.
Old pistols, without lock, stock or barrel
moth.eaten clothing, carpets, etc. The
sale lasted about three hours. Frank
Ramsay was sweating like race
horse after a four-mile heat, and he
was so hoarse that his voice
resemblcd the believing of Texas steer,
but the relief fund of the Police Associa.
tion was increased just $l93 all the same,
which was an extraordinary sum for the
sort of stuff that was put up.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
THE SPORTING WORLD.

HOOP BEATS IN LONDON.

LONDON, June l8.-The scores of the pc
destrians at Agricultural Hall at noon to-
day was as follows: Brown 265 miles, Wes-
ton 252, Ennis l67. Harding is out of the
race.
The match still attracts large crowds.
Weston has lost some ground but is still
in splendid condition, while Brown, who
is making extraordinary efforts to secure a
decided lead, begins to show the effects of
his hard work. He looks wearied and
walks lame. Ennis has recovered from his
attack of cramps and runs in good trim.
Brown has gained six miles on Weston
during the past twenty-four hours.
At p. M. the contest had been in prog
ress 81 hours, and Brown had beaten by
81 miles his great performance of 271 !!
miles for the same time made in the late
6-days walk. Weston's score for the same
time also eclipses any of his previous rec
ords.
Harding has given up the contest, being
unable to stand the pain of his blistered
feet.
There is but little betting done. The
odds offered are to l on Brown, to
against Weston, and 100 to against Ennis.
At2 p M. the SC re stood: Brown, 27j
miles; Weston, 262; Ennis, l76.
The score at 3 p. m. was as follows: Brown
287 miles, Weston 277. Ennis 1870. Ennis is
in bad condition and feels unwell.
The surf.
EAST SAGINAW RACES.
DETROIT, June 1S.-At East Saginaw yes,
terday Hambetonian won the first race
and Oceana Chief the second.
Lady Alice, owned by Rene Dunn, Of
Chicago, dropped dead at the finish of the
first heat, having burst blood vessel.
COLUMBUS RACES.
COLUMBUS, o., June 1S.-Harper won the
first dash, mile yesterday; Claudia won
the second race and Bundle Bee the third.
CHICAGO JOCKEY CLUB.
CHICAGO, June 18.-Entries for the July
trotting meeting of the Chicago Jockey
Club close July 1lth. There will be ten
events and $4,000 premiums including a
So, 900 purse for match between Rarus and
Hopeful; a $500 purse for the 218 class,
Proteine not barred, and 81, 500 for pacing
race, free for all
GAMES YESTERDAY.
BosToN, June 49,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
The Walk at the Lookout HOUSE.

Interest in the great seven days walk al
the Lookout House is on the increase each
day, and by the time the end is reached
excitement over the result will be running
high: Mr.. J. II. Webb, the manager, is the
gentleman who brought Madame Ander
son to this country and introduced her tc
the American public.
There is no doubt about this walk being
a square contest, as each man entered de-
posted $25 entrance fee, and the winner is
to receive the champion belt and $3.50
while the next three making tine greatest
number of miles receive 5000, 800 and $50
providing over four hundred miles is made
by each one during the seven days. The
score at 1:30 p. m. stood as follows:
Stratton ....... ...... 1l2 Whitney .....,.,, 13I
Lalle......' l6S Lcyton. III
Howard,..... .~...... 17G OBren ,,.,,,,..,.,, l7G
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
Local Personal.

Coroner Carrick has gone to Dayton, 0.
Madame Otto-Alvsleben left last evening
for Niagara Falls, and after short stop
will start for Hamburg.
Mr.. Lewis Gilbert, Assistant Business
Manager of the Grand Opera-house, is out
again, after an illness of some length.
Miss Annie Foster, daughter of the Hon.
Charles f. Foster, is the guest of Miss Jen-
ME B. Lockard, No. 304 Findlay street.
Mr.. D. ]. Kenny is now busily engaged,
with the assistance of DR.. W. S. Jones' late
telegraphic editor of the Gazette, preparing
his Cincinnati illustrated. The style will
be after that of Charles Dickens Dictionary
OF London.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
THE OLD WORLD.
Terrible Earthquake in Sicily
College Boys Deriding the Babes in
the Wood.
Algiers.
CHARGED ON THE SIX HTrNDRFp

CHARGED ON THE SIX HUNDRED.
National Associated Press to the Star
ALGIERs, June 1S.-A column of troops
which left Batnis, Province of Constantine,
yesterday, encountered six hundred insur.
gents in detile in one of the Touba hills.
The insurgents were dislodged by artillery,
and the troops occupied their positions.
Great Britain.
DERIDING THE BABES IN THE WOOD.
LONDON, June 1S.-The usual scenes took
place at the conferment of honorary de.
grees at Oxford University to-day The
under graduates gave derisive cheers for
1.-THE Babes in the Wood" namely, Sir
Bartle Frere and Lord Chelmsford.
Portugal
PINTO, THE EXPLORER.
LISBON, June 18-Senor Pinto delivered
lecture here last evening on his explora.
tions in Africa. lie spoke most enthusi.
nstcally of Henry NJ. Stanley, whom he
called his master.
Italy.
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY.
ROME June 1S.-A severe earthquake has
occurred in Sicily, and many houses have
been demolished and number of lives lost
LONDON, June 1S.-Dispatches received
ItpoIl ueSlTuCtlOH Dy earUnQuako
of five villages and the town OF Aci Reale, in
the Province of Catania, Sicily, yesterday.
The inhabitants are flying.
Turkey.
AGITATION IN CoNsTANTINoPLE
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June lS.-There is much
agitation here, and military precautions
have been taken against an uprising The
Grand Vizer has resigned. The Sultan has
received number of threatening letters.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
International League
LABOR TROUBLES.
Strikes In the Coal Regions Threats
At Fall River.
National Associated Press to the Star

MAUoH CHUNK, Pa, June 1S.-The work
men of Mine No. l, Beaver Meadow, have
struck because of trouble between the mer
and the ticket boss. The Beaver Brook
men have not yet struck. All the Lehigh
Coal & Navigation Company's men arc
working all this year attempts having been
made by few leaders of the miners to get
the men TO strike without effect.
The truth is the men are so poor that
they can not afford to stop work on an I'M
certainty. Just now there is in this region
an epidemic of strikes of local causes. AT
the Sugar-oaf Mines of A. Pardee & Co.,
near Hazeltown, the miners have asked an
increase and the miners are idle. At Stock
ton, at Adrien and at Beaver Meadow
strikes are in progress.
FALL RIVER, June 1S--Mr. Howard, Sec.
retary of the Spinners' Union, has received
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
Death Record.

The following deaths have been placed o
record since our last report:
Lucy H. Bonner, 60 yrs, Kentucky.
Edward Briscoe, rs yrs, Ireland.
Fred. Martin, so yrs, Ireland.
Margareth Wade, 90 yrs, city.
Infant Jansen, still-born, city.
Minnie Rose, yrs, city.
Gustaye Koerling, mos, city.
VIM. Hunsche, 10 mos, city.
Edward Scale, wks, city.
Infant Mcdonald, 40 hours, city.
Ignatius Hammonds, wks, city.
Hulda Harvey, 81 yrs, city.
Frank Irvine, IA yrs, city.
Infant Renners, days, city.
VIM. F. Bryant, so yrs, Virginia.
Chas. Longgrath, SO yrs, Germany.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18
The Grand Opera-houaa.

The statement published in several pa
pers that Messrs Miles & Steele have leased
the Grand Opera-house is premature. Ne
gotiations are in progress, and it is be-
lieyed every thing will be settled to the sat
isfaction of all concerned. Mr. Hoffman
can not do better than to retain these gen
tlemen as lessees, and on the other hand
the lessees of the house will find in Mr..
Hoffman, the new owner, a gentleman OF
business ability and reputation, with whom
their intercourse can not but be agreeable.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-18

encouraging messages from other States
pledging contributions and aid when the
lockout begins. The spinners have given
notice of their intention to quit in all the
mills with substantial unanimity. Reports
of weakening on the part of the strikers,
or indications that the strike will not take
place, are entirely unfounded.