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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1880-01-23

Ministers of the interior--eooks.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1880-01-23

The Maine question: Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
POLICEMEN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Officer George Arflicn of the Eldridge Street
Police, Yesterday arralgned before justice outer
Guidstein. of No. 30 BroOmc-st. whom he charged
with disorlerly conduct. The prisoner had his
head baudaged, and was suffering from a severe
scalp wound. Officer Arfken said that GOldstein
was standing at Ludlow and DIvlsl0n-sts. Wednes-
day evening ana acting in disorderly manner lie
ordered hlm 90 leave the corner. and instead OF so
doing Goldsten grasped him aud endeayored TO OBJ
tain possession OF his club. During the scuife
which ensued he struck Goldsteln on the head. The
prisoner denied the charge. He said that the Off
Ger attacked and beat him without provocatonj
that the assault was owing TO the tact that be on
Tuesday went TO Police Headquarters and preferred
n charge of conduct unbecomlng an officer against
Arfken. The officer asserted that he knew nothing
OF any such complaint. Justice Otterbourg dis,
charged Goldstein, and said that # be ascertained
that he (Goldsteinl had been to Police Headquar-
tiers lie would entertain a charge Of assault against
the officer.
Otterbourg in the Essex Market Police Court yes
terday having in custody John Burns, an officer at
with threatening assault and dlsorderly conduct.
The compliments were John Gallagher. q tai
lOr of No. Iel Motst and segfredM Gres2 as
Cher said that about 1918 g. m. yesterday
Burns came into his store, No. 262 Bowery.
and seigng him by the shoulder, told hm he had a
with the officer until be was shown the warrant.
Thereupon the officer drew his revolver and threat
the station. A crowd collected and inter.
fered. The officer then let 60 of
Gallagher, and sezlng Greenberger by the
collar informed him that he was under arrest He
then aourshed bis revolver and dragged Green
berger 10 the Seventeenth Precinct Police Station.
There Sergeant Uelrng, observing It the officer
was intoxicated, and that his narTaI ye was moo
herent took his shield away and placed him in the
custody of the doorman.
Justice Otterbourg hello Burns In 5000 bail for
assault Beng unable 10 give bail the officer
was remauded until to-day. He is thirty-two
wears Of age and was appointed policeman last
April He CLAIMS that be was Informed that man
had attemotpd 10 shoot at the paSSerS by. From
the description gwen him he judged that Gallagher
was the man aud placed HIM under arrest. He de-
MED beng under the influence of liquor. but ad-
mltted that he sleeping.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
WORK ON THE GOLFER DAM.

The workmen at the excavation OF the Hudson
River Tunnel worked until nearly / a. M. yesterday
on the Golfer dam before they quiz for the Mi ht,
George Fry one of the abOrers. fell at late hour
from high timbor aud WAS severely injured. Yes
terday the work on the east side of TIE Golfer dom
that the work would be finished before the men
left last night powerful pump with capacity of
g 600 ga lOns a minute was taken to the excavation
yesterday aud will be placed in position to-day. A
large steam sypbon to remove the water from the
interior Of the Golfer dam erected early yester-
day morning but at noon the water III the iDclos-
nre remained at its original height.
The engineers and officers of the company have
been greatly annoyed by the questions OF curl
Gus specta tors make all sorts OF inquiries about
the manner in which the tunnel was being built.
Yesterday Superin teDdent Anderson began erecting
on the ground near the shaft section Of the work
10 show lust how the tunnel is being constructed.
liz Is of the SIZE the tunnel and is lined with
brick and covered with iron plates In the same man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
AN OLD NEGRO WOMAN swINDLED.

Roundsman Joseph Carroll, of the. First Police
Precinct of jersey, CITY. at 3 o'clock yester-
CRYING bitterly. in the wsiting-room of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot The woman
gave her name as Mrs. Agnes Taylor, of Orange
Court House. Va. She is eighty years of age but
started alone from her home 10 join some old
friends IN Avon y. Y. She intended 10 purchase
her ticket direct to Avon, but az Washington. d. c.,
she met ticket seal per" who swindied her out OF
her money, giving her ticket only to jersey City:
She reached that city on Mondiy last and had
spent all of her moacy when found by the Of
fcer She was taken to Police Head
quarters, and Chief Murphy telegraphcd
10 her friends at Avon Last night
she slept in the detention room in the police sta
ton. In her iOur days wandering about Jersey
City she had kent n tight hold Of al old basket
which cnnlRined a fire fowl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
THE GOODWOOD MEETING.
PAROLE AGAIN DEFEATED-P. LoRILLARDs NEREII
WINS THE RACING STAKES.

PAROLE AGAIN DEFEATED-P. LORILLARDs NEREID
WINS THE RACING STAKES.
LONDON, July 29.-Tms is the third day Of
the Goodwood meeting. The race for the Singleton
stakes was by ]. T. Bests fouryearsold chestnut
colt Peter The second place secured by Count f..
de Lagrange's vey earOld chestnut horse Plenx and
third place TO Mr.. p. Lorillards aged brown gedng
Parole The bettingjust before the was to on
Peter IS to against Phenix and to against Parole.
Phenx led followed by Parole to the distance pole,
whore Peter came TO the front, and won easily by a
length aud half, with neck between the second and
third.
The race for the Goodwood cup by Mr.. C.
Perkins four years-Od chestnut fliy Dresden China
who beat Lord Bradord's four yearsOld brown colt
Chippepdale The betting just before the TO
/ against Dresden China and TO 4 on Chippcndale.
Chippendae's starting price on the betting was l
him. lie led TO the half distance pole. where Dresden
Cana headed him. ana won by three-qusrters OF q
length. The time Of the racing WAS miu. 7l2 sec.
The for the Racing stakes for three colts
and nles, was by Mr. L. Lorillard's bay filly
Nered, who beat r. Jardins chestnut colt Grantham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
SUICIDE OF A FARMERS WIFE.

Kcnsico, Westchester County, was the scene of a
very sad event yesterday morning. Three years
ago. Wilbur son of Charles and Mary Ann Rob.
bins, old residents of the town. died From
that time Mrs. Robbins grieyed very
much over the loss of her son, to
whom she was greatly attached. So great was her
sorrow that at intervals she was afflicted with tenn
porary insanity. Recently her husband bought
Paris green for the purpose of poisoning potato
bugs. After using it few DAYS ago he hid II IN
the cellar On Wednesday morning Mrs Robbins
arose about o'clock and prepared her husbands
breakfast After breakfast, Mr. Robbins went to nus
work two miles away IN the fields. He was startled
about Il a. III, by word which was brought to him
that his wife had found the Paris green and had
poisoned herself. fastening home. he sent
Tor DR.. Schmidt, of White Plains, who
came immediately and stayed with the sick woman
for several hours All efforts, however, TO save her
life were of 10 avail and she died at an early hour
yesterday morning. When asked why she poisoned
herself she said that she ddna know.
Mr.. Robbins and his wife We're devoted TO each
other and the sad affair has been terrible blow to
him. The act was undoubtedly done while Mrs:
Robbins was suffering from Temporary attack OF
insanity. She was a member of the Kensico Netho-
dist Church, and was much beloved by her family
and friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
TRYING TO ADJUST A CITY's DEBT.

committee of the officers Of the Cty of Elizabeth
was appointed some time ago TO adjust the city
debt. The committee met IN Elizabeth on Monday
evening and received a communication from the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, Of Newark.
stating that the company had appointed a commit
tee which would listen to any plan of settlement
that tho city authorities might have TO offer y
subcommittee of the Elizabeth officers was APP
pointed for the purpose, consisting of Mayor Bon
nett Controller Bowers, and COuncilmen Gilhooly,
McGrath and Mckinley. Yesterday morning Mt 10
o'clock the conference took place AZ the Office of the
insurance company at Newark. The company was
represented by ex-senator FTelinghuysen, President
Grover and Henri Dodd. A long meeting was held,
but no definite Arrangement made. The Mutual
Benefit Insurance Company is one Of the principal
creditors OF the City of Elizabeth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
B.fSE BALL NOTES.

An exciting game of base ball was played
at Worcester Mass. yesterday between the Cincinnati
and Worcester Clubs. The latter By score Of
3tO2
In the Troy Buffalo game at Troy yesterday, the Troy
Club won by q score Of to2.
At Boston yesterday the Boston Club defeated the
Cleveland Club by q score Oft too.
The Providence Club defeated the Chicago Club at
Providence yesterday. by n OF to 4. Tho gold
broOms did swecp well they were expected TO-
The Cincinnati Club defeated the National Club at
Springfield, Mass. on "Wednesday. by score OF u g.
DickersOn has been engaged by the Buffalo Club, and
LaIkin is playing tli the Troy Club again.
Funer, Of the Buffalo Club, Is SICK and has returned
home
Dorgsn has been appointed captain of the Providence
Ciuh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
SEIZURE OF AN ILLICIT DIS'rILLERY.

hXE OF LARGE CAPACITY DISCOVERED NEAR YoSK-
EEs-TmE SUPPOSED PROPRIETOR ARRESTED.
Colonel Kellogg Chief Special Agent OF the
limited States Revenue Department, on tuesday re-
ceved information that an Illicit distillery be-
ing operated near Workers On Wednesday, accom-
panied by Deputies Coleman aud Stinson, ne visited
Sonkers He was told there that the establishment
situated about two miles from the city on the
Mill Creek road and that it was claimed to be q
vinegar factory. As he approached the place he
met n man who on being told by Colonel Kellogg
that he WIS Government officer, volunteered 10 20
10 IN adjoining house and procure the key OF the
establishment. The Colonel waited for few mo
inepts but the man dad not return. He afterward
found ttat the man had escaped through back
door.
Colonel Kellogg and his assistants then forced an
entrance into the place, and discovered that 1t was
an ici. distlleFy. o all appearances II had never
been a vinegar factory. The officers found still OF
900 gallons capacity, an IRON boiler OF 2UO gar
Ions capacity fourteen fermenting tubs Of 800
gallons capacity each, and worm tub
and worm conplote. with all the requisite
ing l,Isness. About 900 gallons of rum were
seized. Behind adjacent binding three large
rectifyBg tubs sunk IN the ground, were discov-
cred. They were connected by underground pipes
with the cellar of the house be officers also took
poss esson of i've horses. two wagons and guam
ilfy Of tools. The place had been IN operation on
the previous night and the still was charged. Sub
scquenily man. supposed To be the proprietor Of
the establishment, was arrested III the neighbor-
hcod He refused to give his name, but he was
identified by persons living III the neigh borlood as
a man who was connected with the dIstiilibg estat-
lisment. lie lodged In the ionkers police sta
ton Wednesday night. aud was brought 10 FMS city
Yesterday morning. He was ar agucd before
Cniici States Commissioner Shields under the
name OF John Doc. and he refused TO give any ac
count of himself he held for examination in
$1,000 bail.
The dstlery has been in operation since last Sep
ternber Its capacity is not less than 800 gallons
day. aud if it has been run at its full capacity the
Government has been defraudcd out OF large
amount of money. The premises were placed in tho
custody of Deputy Collector Pratt. OF the Twelfth
district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
NO LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ACT.

Some alarm has been caused IN jersey City by the
discovery that Thomas Romano, tho sick sailor
taken to the Riverside Hospital. in this city, was
the steamship Du Kuyter, of the White Cross Line,
now lying at the foot of Sxtb-s that city. Health
Inspectors Saltonstahl and JENNIE visited the vessel
Yesterday but there are health laws in Jersey
City under which the officers of the vessel be
compelled to fumigate it, and the new sanitary code
of the Board of Health will not become law until
August 8. The two Inspectors consulted with Cor
pofation Counsel Albeit and under his advice Mr..
JENNIE called at the office of the Quarantine Com
missioners in this city and requested them to take
measures at once to have the vessel thoroughly flu
migated and if necessary, to have 1t removed TO
Lower Quarantine,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30

Donnelly the first mate Of the schooner had
kicked overheard an old man named Petersond VINO
District Attorney Ficro caused a warrant to be
issued for the arrest of Donnely. The warrant
was placed in the hands of Deputy Marshals
on revenue cutter The Adam Body
was found at Quarantine, and Donnelly was taken
into custody. lie was brought TO this city ana
Donnelly refused to make any statement concern
ing the affair II is said that the only witness OF
the act was n Cuban pilot and that he Is at present
in Havana. The prisoner will be arralgned before
United States Commissioner Shields to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
MIR. BERGH AND THE BULL-FIGHTERs.

Henry Bergh called upon Superintendent Walling
yesterday. and counseled with him about the bull
hgbts to be held In tho arena in One-hundred-
sixteenth-st. tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Bergh de-
carcd his intention to be present at the perform
ance, and watch for any evidence of cruelty prac-
tsed upon the animals. If he found any Just reason
for doing So he said that he should the arrest
of the bull-fghters. To enable him to do this
promptly he asked that force of police be sent to
the arena during the performance. The Superin-
tendent promised that this should be done. and
sent instructions to Inspector Tborne. in whose dis
occasion Of the bu-fghts, and assist Mr.. Bergh in
preventing any violation of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
BROOKLYN DEMOCRATS ORGANIZING.

The Constitutional Union Association, a
Democratic campaign Organization in Brooklyn, Of
which Daniel +. Barnard president opened It's head
quarters In the Olympic Theatre. In Fulton-st,
Bridge-st, with massmeeting last evening The build
ing which seats about GOO, we'll filled. Governor
George b. Mcclellan announced as the principal
speaker but he was conspicuous by his absence. The
fret speaker was Congressman j. Randolph Tucker
He said that the only OF sunshine In the South after
the was the military command IN Louisiana and
Texas OF General Hancock. The Democratic party con
tended Tor the constitutional union OF indestiu ctible
States, for military power subordinate 10 the civil
power for the right OF every man 10 trial
by Jury. and for elections free from The over.
sight Of supervisors or deputy marshas vested with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
HANGING HIMSELF IN A CELLAR

Jacob Riddle. German saloon-keeper. hanged
himself in his cellar at No 234 East Forty ST.
yesterday. His wife heard his Rroans and cut him
had been annoyed by the charges of a
woman who was formerely in his employ
to the effect that he had aroused her husbands
woman who claimed that Riddle owed her money
for work, threatened at last to make public state
ment of her grievances fear and modification over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30

nesJay evening tied TO the iron pier at Rockaway
The only man on board OF her, who gave his name
as Henry Riftor was arrested yesterday morning by
Officer SDra2ue. Rittor upon arraIcnmcDt before
Justice Johnson acknowledged stealing the boat,
and was reInanded for the acton OF the Kings
County authorities. The body Of the man found
floating IN Jamaica Bay on Monday aud identified
as THAT of Frederick SchaDneraRher. OF Newark, who
was drowned at Coney Island last week when towed
to HamiPs Dock at Rockaway. was insecurcly fast
ened with piece of fishing twine AT high water
tho body broke loose and foated away, and has NOT
been recovered
STATEN ISLAND.
RICHMoND.-A bill is pending before the Supen
visors presented by Hiram WIxon for services rem.
dered in cngrossIng resolutions complimentary TO
ex-County Treasurer Peter $. Waudel. The work
was done no less than sixteen years ago, in 1864.
ToMPKiNsvILLF.-The steamer Putnam. Of the
Lighthouse Department while down the bay on
Wednesday evening, picked up the body OF an I'M
known drowned man off Robbins Reef. Jbe de-
ceased who was apparently thriy.hye wears old,
was dressed III dark clothes. wore u handsome gold
watch and chain and gold studs and sl'eye ana coli
lar buttons The body was taken ashore az 1omps
kInsyille. and was removed TO the Morgue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
MANY DEATHS IN "PRIYATE DWELLINGS,

1t was discovered Yesterday in the Bureau of Vital
Statistics that various houses designated in death
returns as private dwellings an unusual num-
Der of persons have died in the past six weeks. At
months at No. 221 Thompson-st. three persons in
five months at No. 210 West Thirty-ffth-st three
frst-st. there have been three deaths in five
months. In each case the victims of this unusual
mortality were children. report Oh the subject
will be made to the Board of Health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
DREDGING FOR OYSTERS OUT OF SEASON

The oyster boat belonging 20 Sebastian Brewer,
of Long Island, on tuesday last proceeded up the
North River to point opposite Dudey's Grove, and
anchored there; shortly afterwards the men on
board were observed TO be busy dredging for
oysters. Alanson j. Prime. counsel for the society
which has for it's object the enforcement Of tho
laws in regard to fish and game beng informed of
the fact, obtained from Justics Cyrus W. Peek,
three warrants for the arrest of the men having
charge of the vessels These were placed In the
hands OF Deputy Sheriff John T. McGrath. of Yon-
kers who arrested offenders and took possession
of the vessels Justice Peek held the parties for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

Ne,r- York Hotcl-Senator Thomas f. BayaT r cs wi
Delaware go. BncktHghdn HOfet-COunseHor N Ne.Gys
valhO 3orges razaD Minister AZ WashnE no nnreue
Hfef-Chef Justice George SbarsNOOd, OF INC Ntd
Court OF Pennsslv '.oy rpItSsnond aud
wing of Chicago Colonel A. X Buford. or a.
Rufus H. King Of ALBANY. ...f ~ - .erns and
COLONEL g. q. McCawley United states hsri"p copGess
the Marqnis Dn Qnesne SUrieUdnt Housf- ~ pro
William Longhrdge OF Iowa5L De't 5nnJ Uoiei-
Hiram Con Of Cornell University "d"
Engineer in Chief William II shock, u = y ~ ths
Ho,se-Genrral G. POaveIa and Colonel X CefcrDs WI
Spanish Army Metropolitan Hotel Christopher IL 80"
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
AN INVASION OF SHARKS.

Within the past few days sharks have been nu-
merous In the waters of the Kill Won Knll A fish
erman caught one of them measuring nine feet In
length at TIE foot of Bement-ave., West Brighton.
IL is supposed that the sharks attracted to the
Kills by the articles thrown from the many ships
mOored at the different wharfs along the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
COLLISION AT THE CLEVELAND RACES.
ST, JULIAN WINS THE FkEE-FUT-AIE kNUE IN IHKbE
STRAIGHT HATS

STRAIGHT HEATS.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. July 29.-Tbe third day
OF the meeting was favored with fine weather good
track aud very large Attendance. The PAGER Bay Billy
and his driver reinstated by the Judges stated
that on they became satisfied that
there was Job" In yesterdays pacing race and OF
those concerned in it Biys driver tho least to
blame They also stated that the last heat OF yester-
DAYS 2:I9 irot should have been declared heat "
and they owed apology 10 the public for NOT
ruling the time made, 900. insult 90 the turf.
The following were the winners OF todays events III
the $40 clnss Parrana-Tmo 2:25. 223 2:244 In the
FreefOr-all race ST. Julian /. l, Darby, 2, 2.
Hopeful g. A. 81 Great Eastern, 5. 3. 8 Irnket 4, 5i
Time PISA PISA, 2:l7i9L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
PUNISHED FOR POLLU1ING THE Ray.


THE MIN WHO WIFE CAU1HT HIFGALLY DUMP
ING GARBAGE SENT TO TIE PEHITENTIARY.
Judge Moore in the Kings County Court of Ses-
sions Yesterday, sentenced four employees Of the
New-York Street Cleaning Bureau, charged with il
legally dumping refuse in the bay. They pleaded
guilty to tho offence. Captain Burlage received
ninety days and Henry Wilson, John Brown and
Edward Smith each sixty days in the Penitentary
Judge Moore regretted that he could not punish The
employers rather than the employees.
The Manhattan Improvement Company has been
charged recently with throwing refuse matter into
Sheepshead Bay. ID. G.. Corbin was questioned
yesterday by d TRIBUNE reporter TO the truth of
the accusation. He said II was not true. A man
living In East New-York named Adams, had Sc
cured the privilege of hauling away all of the gar
bage of the Manhattan Beach Hotel. 1t was stipu-
lated that he should not only take what he could
use but all of the refuse matter III II were not
thus taken away. IL would have been removed at
the company's expense. 1t certain that none
of the garbage was thrown into Sheepshcad Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
AN ASSORTMENT OF CHARGES.

BY instructions from Superintendent Walling,
Detective ONeill, of the Central Office, came before
Justice Duffy yesterday at the TOmbs Police
Court, with a city marshal from Baltimore and De-
tective William Gaylor. of Albany, each of whom
presented applications for the surrender of Henry
Ceary one of the alleged forgers recently arrested
by Inspector Byrnes's officers. Detective Gaylor
stated that Clcary had been indicted IN Albany for
forgery and had forfeited his bail OF 5000 The
into custody in anticipation of a rcquisiton from
the Governor of MARYLAND. Detective ONell also
submitted a warrant that had been issued for the
arrest of Cleary by Justice Kbreth for the forgery
of n check on the FIRST National Bank of Baltimore.
Justice Dufy said that each of the charges against
Cleary would be taken up in the order OF prece-
dcnce, and that there TO be an examination in
his case Saturday. He said that If Cleary sue
ceede1 in proving his innocence of tho charges i'm
medately pending against him, he would see that
he was held to meet the subsequent charges. The
marshal from Baltimore and Detective Gaylor
agreed that the latter had the next claim to Cleary
shonld he be able TO extricate himself from the
neshes of the law here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30

ner as the tunnel Coroner RuemAer visited the
shaft yesterday and Colonel Haskin asked him TO
have the jury the inquest upon the bodies OF the
dead workmen composed of men competent TO make
thorough investigation into the causes OF the acci-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30

They begged him to play little. lie seemed
TO ioel basu at first. but alter while began 10 play
owner of the piano Yes" exclaimed the latter, in
ou mi 10 know that tEis isn't n gymnasium"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-30
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