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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
COMMITTING SUICIDE AT SEA.

On the voyage of the steamship Neckar from
Bremen to this port, Johann Frederick Waalkes.
who with his family was n passenger. committed
suicide nv cutting his throat with piece of glass.
From the affidavit of his wife made yesterday be-
that Waalkes had acted strangely during the early
pat of the voyage and had been placed i'll, the
ships hospital. On the very day he was confined
Obtained from a lamp lie died few days after
ward on July 10. and his body was buried at sea.
Mrs. Waalkes complained that she was not per-
mittcd to see her husband from the time he cut his
throat nt after ms death when she was shown
his body. Waalkes was native of Emden, where
he had kept liquor store, Ills wife and two two
have no relations nor friends in this city. Mrs.
Wakes has cousin at Pckin. Illinois. and the
Commissioners of Emigration will probably grant
her request to be sent to that place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
TIE Police DEADLOCK IN BEoOKLYN.

Some progress was made yesterday toward ending
the deadlock in the Department OF Police and
Excise Of Brooklyn. Commissioners LEIGH
and Pybum, with Chief Clerk Crane,
took their places IN the BOard-room
prepared to transact business usual. AT 1890 a.
m. General Jourdan entered with Captain
Stears, Mr.. Colell being out of town.
Taking his seat a. the head of the table.
General Jourlan formally stated that ho had
been appointed Commissioners of Police aud Excise
ana captain Stehrs anu SiI' ,0iei commissioners
He then made formal demand for the sur
render of the books aud papers in possession of Com
nllssionels LEIGH and Pyburn, reading aud present
ing copies of the commissions of the lew officers
Compliance with the demand Tor recomi-
ton was refused, aud Comm sioners
Pyburn and LEIGH declined 10 surrender
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
HAVING FIN WITH A SWORD.

Several frightened women ran into the Iwen-
tieth Street Station at late hour Friday night,
and told Captain Mcllwane that there was a wild
man in the tenement house No. 2l5 West Eigh,
feminist. who was running backward and forward
through the hall with a sword IN his bend. threat
ening TO murder everyone in the place. Detectives
Cairns and Campbell were detailed to investigate
the matter. They found John Carroll. black
smith who lives on the premises, sitting on chaIr
m the hallway of the house Indicated; he was
armed with a cavalry sword. Carroll, who seemed
to be freDzied with drink, brandlshed the sword,
and declared that he would anyone through
who came near him. After sharp struggle lie was
disarned and locked up for the night. Yesterday
morning he was taken before Justice Kilbretb. at
the Jefferson Market Police Court and was REQUIRED
10 furnish bonds in $500 for his good behavior OF
TO be sent to the Island for SIX months lie e1-
planned his conduct by saying that he was acting
for finn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
ACCUSED OF BEING A DESERTER.

Norris C.. Pass, age twcnty-six years of No. 30S
East Fourteenth-st' employed in the freight office
OF the New-York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Company. at jersey. City, was arrested yesterday
morning in Jersey City on the charge OF being n
deserter from the 1st Regiment United States
Artillery, now stationed at Governors Island.
The young man became dissatisfied with his mill
tary duties shortly after he enlisted and he de-
serted. II is said that he quarreed with woman
with whom he lived, and that she avenged herself
by telling the United States authorities that Pass
was in Jersey City. The prisoner WAS arraigcd
before Justice Peloubet in the First District Police
Court and remanded to the custody OF two officers
from Governors Island. where he will lie tried for
dcspTtiOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
SHEEP HUsBANDRY AT CENTRAL PARK.

The flock OF eighty hiGh-bred Sonthdowns at Cen
trail Park cared for by shepherd VINO IN ms youth
tended sheep on the pastures i'll County Kerry, III
the extreme southwest of Ire land. where, he SAYS,
sheep are not nearly SO liable to epidemic diseases
Park flock every wear for breeding and shipped TO
ali parts of the United States. To keep tho stock
good bucks are imported every two years from
Europe With the help of his dog 'Shep," the
shepherd thinks he could care for 200 about as cas-
iy as for the present number As one of the Park
carriages loaded with passengers, was going by the
sheen pasture a day or two ago, the lOquacIous
driver swung his head around and shouted "Ihem's
all Spring lamb" The pleasantly cost him his hat,
which was knocked off his head ana crushed be-
meath the wheels to the merriment of the unfeeling
passengere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
MUSCULAR CHRISTIANS FAVORED.

The extensive new Gymnasium of the Young
Mems Christian Association, OF Brooklyn, will
be ready for use by members by the 18th of
September. Its apparatus, equipments and
accessories will make 1t one of the
dred dollars Will be expended i'll Drepar-
ing it; the locality chosen being the old
lecture room. a large apartment 06 feet
long and 40 feet wide. instruction will
be a,ven by Professor James Douglas Andrews,
now AT tho head Of the Toronto Gymnasium 1t is
crease the membership OF the association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
RARE TREE IN CHURCHYARD

In the yard of the Friends Westinghouse at the
southwest corner Stuyyesant Park Is Paonia tree,
a native of East India. 1t has for Deighb0r a
Norway maple which was in leaf considerably in
advance of the other varieties in the churchyard,
while the Palona, some of whose leaves are now
the size of a common hat rim. was bare long after
the other trees were in full leaf Before it leaved.
the Palona was covered with large blue. sweet
scented blossoms. popularity OF this tree Is that
The trunk and the branches are hollow and rather
clumsy SO that when the neighborlng trees in
early leaf the naked Palonia looks like dead sap
less stump valuable only for frewOod. II warts
for an East India temperature before 1t ventures
nut forth IT'S buds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

al heahs, colonel you is gwine to run
AGAIN" well, yes" responded hestatngly, the
politician; "my friends are making noble efforts TO
induce me to allow name 10 go before the Conven-
local influences in Galveston. Et was 70 frow my
weight IN yonr favor what shape do you 'spose your
gratitude would be liable TO take De primaries is
gettin clost" What you say to that big block OF
buildings own near the strand That would make
things about square, wouldn't itf Drop dc rale
estate. aud make 1t a keg OF beer and OF cigars
" Haven't 20. capital enough 10 make that kind of a
national campaign OF it."-tGslveston News.
Going home from church, she remarked TO
her husband: Did you Dotce that AIDED man In
us. and how young he lookedi never sa any
one SO young before WITH bald head" Then he shut
up by replying; My DEAR was baldheaded befoc
WAS year old"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
SECRETARY sHERMAN's HOLIDAY.

The revenue cutter Grant, having on board Sec
rotary Sherman. arrived ut p IN. yesterday. The
Secretary came ashore, and after reading his mail
which was carried to the pier he started for Rock
away. where he will remain until tomorrow. II
is his intention to remain in the neighborhvod of
tnp city for several days when he will return to
Washington. His plans are liable TO be modified
however, by the exigencies of the public service
Friday night the Secretary passed at Shelter Islam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
DYING BECAUSE NEGLECTED.

The body of the woman who died III cell at
barbara Scharr. of No II Sherifst., New York
The coroners jury found that the cause of death
opinion the woman would have recovered had she
received proper attention. She was locked up in o
small cell and was left unattended for the night
and was not looked after in any way until o'cC OK
ON Sunday morning, when il discovered that
She was dead. The matter will be Investigated by
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
.lsapRrsTED FOR WANTING HER RIGHTS.

John J. Finn stenographer, was engaged absut
n wear ago by Coroner Gaffnev TO take the minutes
at the inquest in the of George Sisk, who was
shot at Tompkinsvlle S. L.. by Richard b. Rola-
yisors the latter refused to pay 1t on the ground
That they had previously passed resolution not TO
allow for claims of that kind. On FRIDAY Mrs flDn
visited Coroner Gaffneys place at Clifton, and told
him that her husband was dying in Ireland OF CON
sumption that she was in need of money 10 pay her
bass:ige TO Ireland and requested the Coroner TO
settle the bill for which she said she held him re-
sponsibIe as he had engaged her husband. The Cor,
oner refused to pay the bill, aud warm war OF
words followed which resulted in Mrs E1Ons ar
rest and arrai2nment before Justice Vaughn upon
the charge of dsOrderly conduct. The Justice dis
charged her. Mrs. Finn has engaged counsci 10
prosecute Coroner Gatfney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
PRINCE LEopoLD's VISIT POSTPONED.

J. Perrepont Edwards. First Vice Consul for Great
Britain stated yesterday that the accident to
Prince Leopold had upset all the Princes plans.
Mr.. Edwards had received no advIces from Canada,
except the information that the Prince had met
with n serious accident which would probably dis
arrange all his plans; so that he Will not visit
Newport nor Ncw-York. but might return home
direct from Quehcc Mr.. Edwards said he would
doubtless be advised further i'll g day or two. 1t
WAS positively stated YESTERDAY, by Mr. Edwnris
that Prince Leopold will not sail on the Gcrnanic
next Saturday. as was anticpated and also that
the statement was erroneous that apartments had
Uotcl ii he visits this city, which is very uncer-
tain, he will, think, stop at the Brevoort House.
said Mr. Edwards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
WAITING FOR THE OBELIsK.

The steamer Dessouk. bearing the historic obelisk
az Egypt failed to arrive yesterday Colonel Henry
G. Stebbins, representing the promoters of the
no apprehenson will be felt for the safety OF tho
Dessouk and her burden should two weeks elapse
before her arrival This being practically the
steamers trial trip, her rate of speed is unknown
I'm all probability 1t does not exceed eight knots per
hour On account of the nature of the cargo Lieu
tenantC Commander Gorrnge VIII not sail the vessel
obeisk. No action has vet been taken IN the mat
fer of reception to Lieutenant Commander Cor
riDee in the narbor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
BASE BALL NOTES.

The Nationals, of Washington played a
game of ball with the Monitors of Waterbury, In the lat
ter city Friday and won by IA of D Io2.
The Nationals have Joined the League Alliance.
The Boston Club defeated by the Cincinnati Club
In Boston Friday by of 4 100.
In the game between the Providence aud Buffalo clubs
at Providence Friday, the score stood IA follows:
DuffaOs l; Providence o. On fourteen mnings)
Tue Worcester and Cleveland clubs played az Wurces-
ter eserday In the fourteenth Inning the score stood
as follows: Cleyeands 8 Worcestersi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A REPORT IN THE WHiTrAKER CisE

WASHINGTON. July 10.-Tho report of General
Dunn, Judge-Advocate-Gcneral Of the Amy, upon
the Whitaker case was read TO the Secretary of
War this morning by Colonel Barry, Judge Adyo-
cate of The War Department. Tue document is very
long and reviews critically the evidence and find
ings of the West Point Court of Inquiry. Nearly an
hour occupied IN reading 1t. The Secretary
Will not pass upon II for some days. and IN the IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN.

John II. Mathel, child 81 months old. was run
over and Instantly killed. yesterday, near No GA
West Fifty -fftl,-st.. where its parents live bv a
heayily-laden coal-cart. The police arrested the
driver Robert Howard, and locked him up in the
Forty-seyeDth Street Police Station.
Catharine Shay, aged six years fell from a fifth
story window at No. 304 Henry-st., yesterday. aud
was badly injured. The childs parents live at No.
622 East rhirteeDth-st.
by fall from o third-story window at No. 81
Pearl-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A PHILOSOPHER IN CITY HALL PARK.

"I beg your pardon, sir. but i wish 10 inquire
upon what do Won depend for Il livIngT
Tho ouestion was addressed to one OF a numDer OF
impecnnous persons who had been observed oy a
TRiBuNF reporter every day for some months on
one of the benches in City Hall Park apparently
without work. bat never without newspaper anu
a pipe and always seemingly happy ii, -
Are you Bohemian pcnsioner OF re'neu U"
half payp o,a hsomed
upop the reporter. After the scrutiny was over ne
replied with an of half interest: am neither
why do you ask !? 1T, ,;
III have passed through this park daily during
the last two months. and have almost always 1ounu
Won here enjoying that freedom from active puI-
suits which marks sybarite My curiosity is eA
cited and wish to learn your method or existehGe.
well il is simple. Why should l work ror
wears have given myself up to that life which IN
wolves no struggle, no continual anxiety wnicn
wears away the vital force and shortens one me-
Were / ambitious. as the word goes, coula
have married. reared family aud rejected III az
yapcing life that, with all my work ana strnggle;
10 them could only give an existence, meagre ana
uncertain. 1t would not be ambitious, I'D my inihu
10 do So Ii would be cowardlce. sleep WIN
stableman in Reade-st and with the few pennies
get for slight duties performed there IN INC no,h
ing, my daily needs are supplied. When ragged,
beg some cast-off clothes from the rich. nave no
care but TO be happy, and that only requires "na'
my life gives me" -, 1910.
Thanking him for his information, the reporter
turned away thinking seriously of giving up MS
position If only he could be 50 philosophical.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
SAVING SICK CHnDREN FROM DEATH.

The fourth excursion of the Floating Hospital of
81. Johns Guild took place yesterday under the
charge of the Rev. John w. Kramer, NJ d.. master
W. Thurman, NJ. d.. and others OF the medical STAFF
assisting. The trip was down the lower bay to
Coney Island. etc. There. were on board oil sick
cbildTen and mothers. Many of the children an
reared TO De almost in the last stage of sickness
and would have died but for the benefit afforded by
the excursion The fifth excursion will take piace
On Tuesday next. Contributions for this charitable
work will be thankfully received by the Treasurer
Vim n. GuiOn. No. 20 Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
HOME NEWS.
pHONINENT ARRIVALS.

fifh Arfnue Bofel-COngressmaD John Hanmond.
NJ frown Point n IO> ioshina Dnro " 's
Japanese Legation Washington and A. Duwont ouP Wo
,.It;enersi J. H. Donaldson. OF Baltimore Nur,esan'
Vouse-e Cuvler Grover U f. GTdnd cshuat h"'e'
The Rev Dr. A. A Il. TAYLOR, OF Wooster, ono
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
LONG ISLAND CROPS.

The wheat crop which has been harvested on
Long Island is fair average one despite the
drouth and the army worms. Early potatoes will
probably fall below the average the drouth having
seriously affected them in many fields. Late pota.
toes promise well and will make good crop Oats
are short In stock. but will yield well Corn is do
Ing well. and will make long growth of stalks and
a rood WELD of Oraln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

the property called for General Jourdan
and Captain Stears then withdrew and
Commissioners LEIGH and Pybum proceeded
with the usual routine OF business.
IL IL generally believed that the next step in the mat
ter wi bc to bring the question before the courIs
for q legal decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
VISITORS AT THE ART MUSEUM

The total number Of visitors at the Metropolitan
week have been as follows July ~ (pay day. 30
18th (pay day., 81 14th. LAG; 10Th. 776; 10Th
I,I29j 18th, 1925 Total visitors for the week,
C,346.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
A BEoUEsT TO GENERAL GRANT.

Tho will of Gerardus Boyce was offered and adj
mitted 10 probate IN the SurrOgates office yester-
day. AFTER providing Tor the distribution of his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
FISH KILLED BY POTATO BUGS.

FISH KILLED BY POTATO BUGS.
Large numbers of dead fish were found floating in
the Great South Bay during the last week An
examination of number of the fish showed that
theythad Eswallowed potato bugs. which had been
killed by Paris green.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
n,Ry-FARMING SUSPECTED.


A cn,LpRENs DIsPENsARY IN WEST TWENTY
sEyENrR-sr RxcirEs THE ATTENTION OF THE
HEALTH OFFICERS.
The fact that in three weeks five Young children
have died In the honse, No. BIZ West iwen.S
eeyepth ST. which is said to he the nome OF oniS
one family with the further feature that four M
ferent family names were represented IN tne NV
deaths excited the attention OF the Registrar ..
Vital Statistics and yesterday he reported tue cnso
10 Dr. Day, the Sanitary superintendent Oh ,mo
Board OF Health, with the request tiat Ine no" h
be examined aud the character of ITS occupants Nc
made the subject of an investigation Inc ch''-
Ciren who died between June IL aud JuiV were
Mary REYNOLDS age ten months jennie heNn'us
age eleven months James Mltcheii' alc siA
months: Mary Brady, age one month anu DasN
Latent age twenty-one days The heaith oHceis
will make the desired Investigation
reporter who called at the mousse yeste11uay al
tcrnoon was informed that u was kept oy MITE.
(,eorpiapa Mancheste as a " dlspensary LOT women
md children" A notice on the door INFORMS 'hc
pnblic that the house is open from 10 ti l., O'Clock
In the morning and from till O'Clock III the
afternoon The building is three stories high the
hall il uncarpeted and the house rs cbeerless now
MANY children were at present accommodated tneIe
Mrs Manchester refused TO say. Some Oh ner nt.,e
charges had died recently from Summer colnpiS.ht'
she said but that she could not help. MIS-
Brown. woman physician living in Ihirty-10urin-
ct she said mad attended the dispensary regularly.
Mrs Manchester has kept the dispensary s'hce
Nav l. The neighbors know little about her, pu'
saw that they have wondered at the unnsuai bu"-
Der OF funerals taking place at the house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

s47 25s OF. of which $50 OGO upon its real cs-
tate in this c1ty The tax upon it's lines within the
state Therefore. amounted to S1620S OF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
PROSPERITY OF GAYsEvooRT MARKET.

Gansevoort Market, which was opened last
Winter for the accommo iatIon of farmers who
hiring their produce TO this city in wagons mas oe
come n permanent institution IL has not only
drawn away great deal OF trade from the down
town markets but during the past few weeks mas
deyeloped n large and increasing trade OF itsSpWi
Thp busy days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and SAT.
urdavs when the number of wagons Is 80 Rreht
that the market cannot furnish them with stahhing
room and the adjoining streets lined for con
siderable distance. The market place now extends
only TO West-st but will probably within a year
by finished TO the North River. where docks VIII
lie constructed for the of vessels bringing pro
ducc from "A distance. This will. considerably aug
ment the business of the market, as the want OIL
room is already serious drawback To IFS lurther ue
velopment The number of wagons ut the market
Yesterday morning over 100 only sIVo "a
which cOuld he accommodated within the iiihits'
The business is principally wholesale Large mum
beers of the uptown grocers are supplied, ana specu.
lators in produce purchase largely so that most
of the wagons are empty before the retail trade can
begin. The value of load of produce wares from
300 TO g 100, and the amount OF business aohc
can be inferred from this. do
The success of the new market has gwen ne !
cded impetus to trade in that part OF the Guy ana
has established large business centfe there. new
bindings are going up on ell sides, ana scene OF
business activity is presented which Is not srpasscu
In any other part OF the city. MIR. Iarlan the snip
erinfendent of Markets, thinks that the marker
promises TO he before long one of the largest anu
most important in the city, if one can Judge from
its present iiourishing condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
~ .x~. "a 90 SAFETY sTEAm.HyDRAuIis
. = ELEVATORS.
OTls BEoTnRRs Il Co. SAs broadway. MI

NERVOUS DEBILITY. Impotence, Weakness
~ OF the Orgsus OF Generation &c speedily and rzdeAx
currn nv wISCIIrSrER'S SPECIFIC PILL Two toEt
b"xes are usually sufficient Price per box sf soSS'
81 send for circular. Prepared by wISCHES TEX Il Oos
CnemlslA ~ Joan e., Newfork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

property TO HIS two daughters, Georgiana Adriance
and Loi,ise H. Stillwcll. he says: bequeath 10
the Rev. w II. Bellows my silver shaving apparatus
rs a memento of his esteem. To u. >. Grant, eN
President of the United States, my gold-headeo
cane ms n token of my appreciation OF his INV anu
able services rendered my beloved country ID hcr
struggle for honor justice, integrity" Inc eseem
man Garrett L. Winans of Bergen Point, ana VIII
liam +. Stllwel. The will is dated January
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18
MiRfNE fNTELLiG EyUE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC


San rses. 44f Snn 80. 1928 fast On 6oa
Moon sets I:O3 Moon souths 9l5 Moons Ass. dsysu
HiGH WATER TO-DAY
Sandy Hook. Y0S GOV island. AT Hen Iats 600
. ui3H WATER roDAr-P.
SANDY HOOK. ABA Gov. Island. 443i Hen Gate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

AnOuncements.I
WIYCuEsTER's HYPoPHosPHTEs
VIII cure ConsnmDti0n Coughs. Bronchitis Debility GO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-18

After hearing his mothers letter read, Balbo
seemed to grow weak and nervous again. He took
from his pocket a small piece of Italian money rep
resenting few dollars. which he asked Mr. Berga-
mini to send to his mother in Italy. and retired to
his cell. where he almost Immediately resumed his
prayers.