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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
A DESPERATE RUFFIAN IN CUSTODY.

Officer Peter Higgins of tho Oak Street Police
yesterday AFTERNOON arragned in the TOmbs Police
Court Jaues Hines alias Fitzgerald alias " Big
FitZ,' on IL charge of tcOniOus assault. Hines or
Fitzgerald, is printer twenty seven years OF age
of No. l51 LeOnard-st. Some time ago he was de-
tected in the act of picking pockets and when
officer Woo endeavored to take him in custody. he
resisted arrest and attempted to draw q revolver on
the officer. He was finally arrested and
mtted to the Island for one year. He mad served
ten months when Paul Clifford and two men named
Shea and Sullivan. all OF whom belonged to " Big
FItz's" gang, in the Sixth Ward, and VINO had their
headquarters ut Baxter and Leonard-sts. procured
u boat and proceeding To the island rescued their
c0lnrade, who was apprlsed of their coming
George Coleman, a keeper. observed Big Fits"
escape ana followed his rcscueTs in boat. He
seized Clifford and in the struggle both of them got
into the water. Clifford was held until assistance
arrived, .and safely landed him and his captor
Hines Shea amt sullivan made their escape. Two
weeks ago Clifford was sent to the Island for
year Ill the Special Sessions Court for rcscuIng "A
prisoner. Yesterday Warden Finn observed Bug
Fitz IN the vicinity OF the Iombs, aud pointed hun
out to Officer Higgins as an escaped convict Hines
observed the officer approaching him. and fled. lie
was pursued and III front of the old Sixth Ward
Police station he turned and fired two shots AT his
pursuer. Neither Of the balls took effect. and
when }. +. Gilieather. of No. 1l6 Contrc-st., ap-
proachcd Hines also discharged his revolver at him
ana finally threw 1t at his head. a moment two
later he was ovcrpOwered and lodged in the Tomhs
lie was held To await the action of the Grand jury
Ill default of - 900 bail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
HOME Ne us.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

Clarendon Hotel-Sir Edward Thornton and fam
Ny ana Count de Dion 800 Windsor Hotet Baron Bcich
Baron ituppmann. Of Germany Dclos 10 No
Oswcgo and Stevenson Burke of Cleveland ram Arcaus
Notet John OF and r.
W Thompson OF Indiana 81 JanieS Ifoei-Judge H.
Learned OF Albany Everett NOusc-Profossor b. An
dersn OF rochester and Professor Alexander Winchc
Aun AfDor, Mich esatLSter H0iet-C g.
icnHsy wanna .StTteUdnt
George B Williams, OF Indiana Hotel
Peabody Wetnore - Breuoor Xouse-Capain Haines, OF
the steamship Gallia. ' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
1RCJIC EXPLORATIONS.

WAsHINGToN, July 5.-The Lady Franklin
Bay expedition sailed at II m. July from ST. johns
~ f. her powder and all stores having arrived ON time
Nothing Ii known at the office OF the Chief Signal Service
officer of failure of the engines of the
The Point Barrow party, under Lieutenant Ray, tho
army viii sail in the schooner Golden Fleece from san
Francisco within u few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

Lightning struck the house occupied Inv g
German at Black stump, l.. T., Monday The budIn,
caught fire and totally destroyed The DAMAGE W.
$1,000. No person injured. WV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
IRON WORKS DAMAGED

DETROIT, Mich, Jnly 5.-Thc MaIlcabl,
iron Works, situated three miles above this wer,
damaged by IRE last night to the extent of $4,000 In
surcd Tor $4,000 "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
THE EIRE RECORD.
STOVE WORKS DESTROYED.

ROYERs FORD, Penn, July "a fire broke
out to-day III the stove works of Shantz kcely Spring
CITY, destroying the moulding house. warehouse sthes
aud other outbuildngs besides "A large uu,nb,r Of ,,
able patterns Loss about 100000 partly covered Inv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

OFf1cE OF THR LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR THIRD DISTRICT
TosPKNsvILLR. n. Y, July g. 1881 Z
BURLINGTON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MARKED BY A TEMPORARY LIGHT.
The beacon light at the north Burlington Rreakw.
ter Vermont has been temporarily extnguscd and In s
sad Mississippi lantern is shown suspended mssi
on me extremity Of the completed portion
eANhson GRO. BROWN Captain, u r. N
Inspector Third Lighthouse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
AN OPERA HOUSE DESTROYED.

SAN FRANCISCO, July "a dispatch from
san jose says; Early THIS morning the Opera House
ana eleven other buildings destroyed by fire The
loss on the Opera House $50 losses IN othor
buildings not asccrtaned The origin of the fire is m
known. ~ INV ~ VII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
LOSS IN BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, July ga fire this morning do
stroyed Nr Bailards carriage factory and other bud
ings Loss $4,000; which ia partially insured In oco
companies. " W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
MINIATURE ALMANAC

TO-DAY.
un nsos <So SIM sets 7:34 Clock fact IN, 90.
"oon soss---- - Moon souths 7:3S Moon
HiGd WATER ro-DAY-A NJ
SANDY HOOK 2:13 Gov. Island. 2:40 Hell Gate - s2a
HIGH WATER TODAY NJ
Sandy Hook. 242 Gov Island 500 Hell Gas. A..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
STREET CLEANING EXPENSES

The Investigation OF the charges against the Police
commissioners was continued yesterday before the
Mayor. George Gott. for many years the book
keeper at Police headquarters, testified rs to the
manner III which the accounts at the Police Depart
mcnt were kept. lie presented tables showing
the expenditures of the Department for several
years. These Statements he said he offered for the
purpose Of show ing that while the population had
largely Increased and the miles of paved streets in
proportion, the appropriations for cleaning the
streets had steadily decreased He gave the amounts
allowed by he Board OF Estimate and Apporton-
ncnt for each year from 1873 To the present time.
In 1873 the sum asked for 1899 400, and the
amount allowed 800, 900 in 1919, the sum asked
Tor was Ts2G63l %, and the amount allowed was
TO9OOOO; IN 1850, the sum asked 81 ,067f1O.
and the amount allowed $500 900; in 1881
the sum asked was ~ OO2, 295, and the amount al
lowed was r73J, 900 All bills were acted upon by
the full Board o. Police after they had been exam
med and certified az correct by Commissioner
Nichols, chairman of the Street G Gaming Commit
tee The expenses of the Street Cleaning Bureau
for January, 1881, were S7l.iSS so: February
T77.G3l 81 March. S93 POI o.. making n total for
the quarter OF S2i2O24 -. These expenditures in
cludcd 80 So7 for moving snow and ice in January
S2S,36S III February, and SG,295 III March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
CHARGES AGAINST COLLECTOR MERRITT.

Shields was asked 10 issue Saturday, for the ar
rest OF Collector Merritt. not issued Yesterday
Inc applicatlon Tor a warrant, As Is usual in all
cases, was submitted to District Attorney Woodford
The Distrlct-Attomcy thcrcupon wrote the follow
ing letter to Collector Merritt:
SIR: United States Commissioner Shields has referred
to me the four incoscd aidavits by Mr. Alexandra and
others, making complaint against you under sections
AlS~. i,l97 and 5tSl of the United States Revised
Statutes. by court rule of this District the Commits
sioncr cannot ISSUE warrant without approval and
80 asks instructions from me. Please examine these
papers ana kindly return them to me at your earliest
convenience, with such explanation will enable
act on Mir AcNandrcs complaint mtcligcntly.
The affidavit referred To in the letter charges Col
lcctor Merritt with neglect of duty and extorton in
demanding the payment of 500 duty imposed upon
some sInuggcd cigars found on board the steamer
City OF Washington. and in declining TO give clear
ancc papers to the vessel until the money was paid
The DIstrIct-AttOrncy he'd not received an eXplaua-
ton from the Collector yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

JOHANN HOrF's GENUINE MALT Extract
Beware OF limitations OF this most nution8 digestive
ana apncuzer Genuine has gaturcs 81 Johann fTo and
"Morz Lisner sole agent l. neck of every bo
Depot, \. J. Ditman, Astor House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
tAnnouncemcntSI
BROMO-CHLORALUM for Barns.
Bromo-Chlorslum for Hotels.

Dyspepsia is the costly price we paw for
efficient tonic and Alternative TasKASs rSs
APRKlENr sold 10y al druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

LUNDBORG's PERFUME,
Marcchal Neil Rose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

w. II. RIKER Il Son, the great druggists Of
NO Dos OsltN reaili last saturday LIS their
celehtti 49, Nch oF GINGER Why Because tcy charge
20 cents per bottle, While others charge 50 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06

room yesterday afternoon and evening were Joseph
H. ChOate, Hamilton Fish, Walter Howe, John l.
Davenport. Thomas c. Acton, ElwOod T.. ThOrne,
Fletcher Harper, Dwight II. Olmstead, Joseph +.
Gay. Amos X. Emo, ex-senator Wagstaf SAM
uel Shethar, Henry Bergh and Charles w.
Durant, jr All discussed tho critical situa-
ton of President Garfield with much earnest
ness and welcomed the good news as
fast as it was received with marked satisfaction;
There is talk in the club of having reception and
general thanksgiving in few days In honor OF the
Presidents recovery soon 1t shall be 0fhcially
stated by the physicians in charge of the case that
General Garfield Is out OF danger.
TALK WITH SIR EDWARD THORNTON.
HIS CONFIDENCE IN TIN PRESIDENTS RECOVERY
qIs VIEW IF THE vICE-PREsIDENT's POSITION.
Sir Edward Thornton, who sails for England to-
day. arrived in the city at late hour last night and
took lodgings at the Clarendon Hotel. There he re-
ceived q TRIBUNE reporter and talked with him
freely about the attempt against the Presidents ife
He said
Il think President Garheld will get WELL / left
Washington at O'Clock, and before starting called
at the White House. All the reports were so
favorable that 1 shall sail feeling that
he will pull through. He has suffered
and he has such sane body never having abused
ii, that he can stand more than most men. in
but thought l would better not and Mrs Garfield
has been very careful to keep visitors away from
that the President will recover; is he and it is
great help to him."
=, What will be the tone of European comment on
the attempted assassnaton2
VIII they not understand the circumstances
over there as we do. This Guiteau is a
who thought himself able to fill the position
OF Minister to England, if he could not get that
Of Consul General although he is ignorant. don't
think that body is concerned in the crime with
him. but there no quest on that his disappointment
worked on his mind in connection with the
tight against the President and made him a mono
. aniac VIII thought he was doing service by k H.
ing one President to make room for another. This
fact am sure has depressed and almost crushed
Vlce-Presidcnt Arthur, much that do not
believe he would enter upon the Presidency if Gen
eral Garfield were to die. And think he would do
night i'll view of the fat that he has arrayed him.
self against the President, who supported by
the people. One saddenIng thought at has come
into my mind often of late, is that the seems to
he . sort of spirit running the world inspiring
madmen with the idea that governments can be
changed by killing the rulers. And there seems to
be no remedy. Perhaps good plan to cure it would
lie that followed in England toward the lunatics
number Of years ago, who occasionally shot at the
Queen for the fun of the thing. They were locked
up in prison and logged at intervals Before that,
locking them up didn't seem to do much good but
the disgrace of the whipping exertcd curative
effect. The Queen has not been fired at snce'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-06
LONG ISLAND.
STATEN ISLAND.

RICHMOND-Andreas Klcibcr. the white-haircd
German, seventy-five years old, who was sentenced
to five years III the State Prison for brutal assault
on ten-ycar-old girl, taken to Sing Sing hv
Jail IL Richmond he cried like "A child - The
jurors drawn for the Richmond County Court of
appear were fined go each The bonds of Gil
bert S. Decker the defaulting ex-collector of the
town of WcStlield, have beeu declared by County
Judge Westervct forfeited, Decker faiicd 10 ap-
pear in court for rial.
HUDSON RIVER TOWNS
MOUNT NERNON-Some ruiians from New-York
man Free Mcthodists, now being held in Comstock,s
woods, near Mount Vernon Monday afternoon, and
interrupted the exercises by their conduct. The
congregation seized of the intmders and bound
him with cord, which he managed TO cut. Colonel
llusS, the president of the village, appealed TO
for protection, and several special policemen were
detailed TO arrest the offenders. Charles Rogers of
Brooklyn, was captured and held TO answer. Tho
Others made their escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-23
WATERVULLE.

The new "dollar store" opened by Lewis
ton parties in Dunn block has a very tempt
ing array of fresh and desirable fancy goods.
Clark Harlow the druggists have secured
new clerk to take the place of Robinson,
who left rather unceremonously week or
two ago. They hope to have their store run
more to their satisfaction and nearer to the
requrementsof the Maine law. in the future.
1t is said that well known business man
will soon start wood and coal yard near
the site of the old p. & X r. r depot.
Waterviile will be compensated for the
past week of rain and dullness by an unusual
treat in the way of entertainments We are
billed for three evenings Of theatre by three
| OF the best companies ever in town. Tues
dav night, the 24th, Janauschek. the world
renowned tragedy queen, will appear in
"Mother and Son" She is supported bv
one of the finest companies on the road, and
comes here under the management of the
Bu>kin Club of Bangor.
Thursday night, the Goth, ANTHONY and
Ellis continuation present Uncle Toms
Cabin" The company has been selected
with view to the production of this popu-
lar drama and has met the unqualified APP
probation of audiences all over the country.
With 80 artists, numerous and novel spec
ialtles ana Minnie i OSter as opsey the man
agement cannot fail of large and apprecia-
tive audience.
Saturday night, May 2Sth, the Boston
Museum Co, introduce 1.-The Guv'nor" to
Waterville audience and good one. too, if
the well established reputation of the com
pany and thickly pegged board at Percivars
mean anything.
Mr.. Blumenhals new store. on the vacant
lot next to Marston block, will be planned and
built by J. ID Hayden.
Thompson's candy store. much enlarged
and improved, was opened Saturday morn
ing.
Steward and Merrill, both of Colby 81,
have gone West The former to Iowa, the
latter to Illinois.
A certain draughtsman in town is said to
be making plans for an Ark, in expectation
of a second deluge.
Our policemen all have an extra fierce
look since the issue of the new bylaws.
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P0sTMAsTER MANIEv.
en- with the New OM.,.,
riends to Revv~rd or Enemie.
to Punish

Had thunderbolt fallen from,
o"r e"izens could not have been more "a.
,""iS"ed than when they picked IN their
journals, Saturday morning. and read tina, N.
'''"ina'i'n OF Joseph H. Manley for most.
'naster OF Augusta, had been sen, n m. g..
A'e and confirmed. 1t was the principal
topic OF conversation everywhere. A renre.
sentative of the Journal called unon Nr
Naniey at the Farmer office at an early bon-
and found him surrounded by his fr;end.
VINO were calling upon him n oa.,
'"elr congratulations. The new postmaster
said that he was somewhat surprised to re-.
celve the news of his appointment. He fra,
heard OF 1t as he was coming to his office Sat.
urday morning. He had 10 intim,,;on nv
information that he was to receive the an
pointment; and having received it under
such circumstances, he did not feel at liberty
to decline it. Mr.. Manley stated that he full.
ly recognized that it was a position of re-
sponsibility and trust. but that he should en-.
deavor to discharge the duties to the accent
ance OF his superior officers and the citizens
of Augusta whom he desired to serve
He says that he is aware that he has a hard
task to perform, following as he will sncb
popular, able, and efficient postmasters as
Mr.. VIM. S. Badger, the late Mr.. James A
Bicknell and Mr.. Horace H. Hamlin. II be
can only serve as acceptably as have these
gentlemen, he will have gratified his ambi.
ton. He says that he has no friends to re.
ward or enemies to punish, and he will en-
deavor to administer the office entirely in the
interest of the people. He will retain the
services of Mr.. L. B. Hill, and ask the de.
partment to commission him as assistant
postmaster.
Mr.. Manley intends to visit Washington a.
soon as he arranges his business affairs. and
confer with the department as to his duties.
Of course he cannot say when he will take
possession of the Office, until his return from
Washington.
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GAR DuVER.

In default of bail, James l.. Robbins Of
Chelsea, the alleged forger, was taken up to
Augusta on the nine o'clock dummy Saturday
and confUitted to the county Jail to await his
trial at the next term of court.
A new stone crossing has been put down
across the road at the depot. The 'peds- )"
look pleased.
The steamer Star of the East made but
one trip between here and Boston in conse-
uuence of SO much foul weather.
Some of our housekeepers assert that 1t
has been many years since they have been
unable to get their honday's washing dried
till Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-05-23

Dandelions are the height of the fashion
Just now, and boqucts of the golden beauties
morn the belts or glow as breaches in the
quaint costumes of fashionable women.
fellow is one Of the prevailing colors. and
ntfefore dandelions are pressed into service.
ine New York bellies throng at the florists
ssar'ers in purs1it of them, or gather them
WIN their own fair hands from the public
pstks and squares. Sometimes the guardians
"'0e law will no. allow the least infringe
-ent OF the stern decree, keep on the
1Ss.' At other times some of them are
~0'e amenable to feminine persuasive power
>Aa permit the intruders to gather at their
'h' on strips Of greensward skirting the ave-
aSs'' 1t is an innovation on old-time man
~ and customs when cowslips, daisies ana
.uelions appear in the florists windows
:. md buyers among the leaders of fashion.
eomendable taste, however, for few OF
V nofai gifts that spring holds in her hand
:. more beautiful than the dandelion, dotting
- grass with its wealth of gold, now spark
40 the morning dew, now glowing with
'pef Unit in the MONDAY sunshine. and now
"'ng Its many blossoms in peaceful repose
"e evening shades prevail. Dandeiions'
! passing freak of fashion, may lend new
-. 70 the complexion, an added grace TO
urn Of the fair wearers of the weed, Du'
ean never, under any other conditions
warming to the lover of floral beauty
sen, in lavish profusion. their golden
CLEAN among the emerald grass-blades
- freshness Of spring growth.
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Wicked for Clergylnen.

Rev, Washington. ID. C., writes; 81
believe it to be all wrong and even wicked
for cergymen or other public men to be led
into giving testimonials to quack doctors OF
vile stuffs called medicines, but when really
meritorious article made of valuable remedies
known 70 all, that all physicians use and
trust in daily. we should freely commend it.
therefore cheerfully and heartily commend
Hop Bitters for the good they have done me
and NV friends, firmly believing they have
no equal for family use. will not be with
out them. "-Ner York Baptist Weekly.
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is the principal end of inventions and discov-
cries in medicine. To this object probably
no one has contributed more signally than Dr'
David Kennedy of Rondout, n. T.. in the
production of a medicine which has become
famous under the title Of the "Favorite KEN
edv." 1t removes all impurities of the Blood
regulates the disordered Liver and Kidneys,
cures Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all dis
eases and weaknesses peculiar to females.
Sold by your druggist, Sl.OO bottle.
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The grand concert advertised at the Bap-
rain or shine. The affair is deservedly at
tracing large attention. 1t is but rarely any
Of our churches have attempted to give
concert on such a grand scale and of such
high order. We feel sure that our citizens
will give substantial encouragement to the
enterprise which our Baptist friends have in
nand. Remember the next thing after
Maggie Mitchell is the Baptist concert.
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PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.
Office of the Actg. Asst. Com. of Subs, J
kENNEBEC ARSENAL. Me-,
Nav 23d isl


Sealed proposals in triplicstc subject 10 the usual
conditions. will be received at this office until 10
O'Clock June 4th, ssi, at which time and place they
will be opened in the presence of bidders, TOR fur
nshing Fresh Beef to the troops sta Toned at this
Arsenal ror the fiscal Year ending June Both, 1852
The Fresh Beef shall be go d in quality and con-
dtion. fit for immediate use. and from fore and
hind quarter meat proportionay, including all the
best cuts thereof. The Decks of the cattle saugh-
tered for beef shall be cut off at the fourth
bra joint and the breasts trimmed down. the shanks
of fore quarter shall be cut of four inches above the
knee and of hind quarters eight inches above the
hook joint. Necks, shanks, and kidney tallow,
shall be excluded from delivery.
The Government reserves the right to reject any or
all proposals.
Blank proposals. and full information to the
manner of bidding, conditions TO be observed by
bidders and terms of contract and payment, will be
furni- he'd application TO this office
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
"P oposals for Fresh Beef at kennebec Arsenal, -
addressed TO the undersigned.
J. r. FARLEY,
Major If Ordnance,
may23+6t 4. A. {. :.
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Last Thursday evening was the occasion OF
avery pleasant party, at the residence OF MIR.
dazier, Hallowell The entertainment was
gotten up under Episcopal auspices but many
invited guests Of other persuasions were
present. 1t was called "Mother Goose
party, and in various and characteristic cos
tunes appeared such personages as Jack
and Jill" 1.-The old woman who lived in her
moe, Little Miss Muffet," ETC., etc. On
me whole it is pronounced the most enIoya-
Ole social affair up to the present time
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Marrifo.

In Oldtown. May 10Th, Norton Howe ana MISS
u.pnsh N Howe both of Oldtown.
~ mh,rn NAV 10Th. william H. kingsley and
NJ arsh = Lanforth both Of Auburn
A. Sheenscot Bridge, May 9Th, Mr.. Aion1o II
Reed and Miss Lena Parsons. .s
ne s. 1sw Rrid,e. Nav ist, Mr.. Charles A. Adams
and Mis-. Mary sullivan both Of jay, ~ ~.
In Belgrade, May LIST, by Rev. A. n: aiker. III.
James r Hersom of Belgrade ana MISS Aus1''-
T;hha. r. of Mercer.
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Several rumsellers will be arraigned before
Judge True this morning at ten o'clock.
The police have been breaking up the nests
around Togus where liquor is sold. They
have arrested George Woodbury., Howard
Dearborn and a man named Hatch who will
have their trials to-day.