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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
THE DEATH OF COLONEL MMAH0M

There were brief funeral services over the Douy
of Colonel William III. McMahOn. late Cniei Au-
ulster of DuLIes in the New-YOr custom Iouse
and member of the Tariff Commission. al no. -
West Tweltfnst., yesterday Mt $3.50 p. m; lnvta.
tions sent only to Colonel McMahon 'ieares'
friends aud to the members of the Iarib Commls-
SION. Tho Rev. Dr. Fowler of the Methodist bpfs,
cOpal Church. college clas5-mate OF the deceased
man, read the services and made "a BRIEF address.
Isaiah Mcmahon, the father OF the dead man. Also
said few words thanking those present Tor the
kindness shown to his son. Among those present
were tho father, sister and daughter OF C0onel
Mcmahon; his brother-in-Aw Charles W. Barneyj
Mr. and Mrs. II. o. ChPsobrO, Colonel stephen Is.
French, aud Mr.. SouthwOrth. From the Custom
House wcre Collector Robertson Naval OH Ger
Burt Surveyor Graham. Assistant Appraiser
Bausch, Auditor Trechel Deputy Collectors Jones,
Wyman, WynkoOp and Williams, and n; W.
Howell. Mcssrs Hayes. Amber Porter, oliver.
Underwood. Boteer KeDner aud Garland repre-,
scented the Tariff Commission. There ere several
beautiful floral tributes The near relatives OF
Colonel Mcmahon left New York, with the body.
at seven o'clock last evening by the Erie Railroad
Funeral services will be held this afternoon ~
Mount Morris n. Y. 49,
meeting of Custom House officers. at which
there were present the depnty-c0lectors ana
chiefs Of the different divisions. was hold at tue
Collectors Office yesterday. Depuiy,ColIector
Briggs presented suitable resolutions on the sudden
death of Colonel Mcmahon Collector Robertson
expressed strong desire that deputies ana cnlei
clerks should attend the funeral services unless
uuayOilAblV prevented,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
THE STOLEN DIAMONDS RECOVERED.

The $1,000 diamond which disappeared ten
weeks ago from the iewel-box of Mrs Dqrand, of
No. II Wa.nni-stY Newark, was restored TO Mrs
who undertook 10 search for the missing jewel.
When suspicion of having stolen the diamond be-
came liked upon the woman, Miss Mary Grace Day
tom whom Mrs. Durand hal met at Atlantic City
and was a guest at her house just previous
10 the disappearance of the diamond, was deter
mined 10 follow her up. Mr. Bragan went
to Philadelphia on Sunday night last and engaged
il md been learned was at Atlantic City and
th her the detective proceeded on Monday. lie
learned that she was stopping ut the Colonnade
Ito oil and had paid bill of $40 which she owed
for board in order TO have her trunks released.
Tne detective was shown TO tho womgns room and
II on COdfr 'nting her at once charged her with
denied the charge and demanded to see
the detectives warrant for her arrest He informed
her that il he showed her his warrant she would be
under arrest and his purpose was not 10 arrest her,
company him back to Philadelphia. Finally Miss
DAYTON Informed the detective that sho mad been
the means of saving Mrs Durand's life. Sine said
that there were persons who had seen this
Durand to get possession of it; that 1t was
the purpose OF these persons to 20 to
Mrs. DqIands house IN Newark, and get the dia-
mond, if 1t WAS necessary to kill the owner
These persons continued Miss Dayton, VISITED
Mrs. DlraDd's house last Wednesday night week
ago. and got tho diamond, and they passed Il to
me. | took 1t without knowing il was Mrs Dii-
rauds, and went TO a joweller named Herald.at No,
0IO ChestnuI-st. Philadelphia. and told him II be-
longed to an estate He gave me 1910 for il.
came here then and paid my bill"
Miss Dayton was brought to PHILADELPHIA yester-
day morning and there met Mr. Bragan IN the office
of the JewslIsr to whom the diamond was sold. She
reluctantly surrendered POO she had IN her posses
sion, and not caring TO have any further trouble
Mr.. Bragtn redeemed the diamond and allowed the
woman 10 20 free. Miss Dayton still denied having
stolen tho diamond. hh" u about fifty i've years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
THE CONDITION .OF THE STREETS.

President French Of the Board of Police yesterday
received the following letter from John 5oWne'
secretary of the New-YOrk Association Tor lmproV-
ing the Condition OF the Poor:
DEAR SIR: At the last meeting OF the board OF
Managers OF this association held on the d3Ju MS
attention was specially called to the present htny cen
dtion O; the streets Of New-YOrk City. On MOTION IL
was voted that the president, Howard Potter, ISL
joseph w. Drcxel, Henry f. Pellew kutheloIu q;u3
veeant j. r. Roosevelt, Jonathan IhOrne ana :; -.
sturgs be committee to relrcseaV rirs
ass cation IN soliciting m interview, WIZ, VIZ
the Board OF Commissioners OF Police Ior liie pI
pose Of urging their influence in having our sIrccs
clean and healthy VIII you kindly say WHICH tno III
terview az desired may be granedf
The letter caused some laughter among the
Police Commissioners yesterday 1t was hot'd
that among the names of the committee
were those of men who had taken an active par ~
the attack on the Board Of Police when the board
had charge of cleaning the streets. III was
not deemed probable that these men
were ignorant that the police no longer had any
connection with the Street Cleaning Department.
MIR French by direction of his colleagues sent the
following reply to Nj. BOVINE;
Yonr communication OF this date has Just been re-
cejyed and was laid before he board IL was unahl
moJ.ly resolved 10 grant request for an interview
moon the subject OF the filthy condition OF the streets,
and tomorrow ct named as e ulne Tor ncet-
ing your commit at this Office. should that tne DC
announcement the poard will pleased to meet them al
any other day which may be designated at the same
hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
Il WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

Shortly after ten o'clock yes crday morning
smoke wos issuing from the house, No Isl
James-st. Newark occupied by Michael Cafrey
and his wife. An alarm OF tire was sounded from
ncghboring box and before the fire engines ar
rived the ncighbOrn succeeded In extngulshlng
the flames. II WAS found that the ire had orlgi-
natcd IN bedroom occupied by the Catlreys. and on
the floor Of the room was found the body Of Mrs
Cafrev. badly burned the face being charred be-
vond recognition. Mrs. Cafircv was subject 10 fits
and had recently been in the hospital for treat
mcut Being alone in the house yesterday morn
Ing the presumption is that she was seized with
"a H. aud fell upon the stove, and then with her
clothing on fire crawled into the bedroom and
tried to smother the danes with the bedclolhlng.
Hew husband IS employed "a a Waterman IN East
Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
CHR COMPOSED OF AUTHORS

A new club composed exclusively of authors and
IN the interest OF American copyright Is about TO
be formed III this CITY. The project has been con-
sidered for some time, but has been kept private
owing to the unwilllngness of the gentlemen inter.
ested 10 make anything public until their plans
had taken definite shape. Over forty literary men
have already enrolled themselves for membership.
Among tnem are Richard Grant White, Edmund e.
stedman, Edward EggIeSton, Richard Watson
Glider, Laurence Hutton, j. Brander Matthews
and Charles De Kay. meeting
to be held at the Westmorcland at
Fourth-ave and Seventeenth-st, last night, for the
election of officers, but owing to difficulty in pro-
curing a room of sufficient size the meeting was de-
ferred. This club intended TO admit only aut hors
10 It's membership, and will have two-told object.
Like other clubs ii will be social IN Its character,
but 1t is also the intention OF the founders unite
literary men outside of New.York as well as In the
city, and TO secure some protection for American
authors in the matter OF copyright. The election of
officers Will shortly be held, and as the membership
is rapidly increasing, house will probably be taken
for the Authors Club III the course OF the winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
rRAnE SALE OLE BOOKS.

A trade sale of miscellaneous books for the
Christmas holidays was begun Yesterday morning
In Clinton Hall, Astor-pace under The supervision
of George A. Leavitt & Co., auct iOneers. The at
tendance in the morning was moderate but the
bidding was active and the prices REALIZED were
inqton. of No no Broadway. IL nciudod editions
of Standard WORKS Mr.. Worthington intends to
close his retail department and to c0niine
tions and to importations LII the after
neon the attendance was much larger and far better
prices were realized. The invoices of the CaXton
Co. and John w. Lowell &, Co. were disposed of.
The invoice of William T. AnieS, No 1,42O Chest
nut-st Philadelphia, which was sold in the ev n
ing con sisted of the works of Charles Dickens Sir
Walter Scot and Byron and various editions OF the
Bible. The sale will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
FUNDS FOR CHURCH BUILDING.

An important meeting Of prominent laymen of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. called by Hamilton
Fish. Cornelius Vanderbilt. and Frederick X W in
ston was held at the Bible House yesterday
afternoon for conference concerning the American
Church Building Fund Commission. f s. Winston
was elected chairman. Addresses were made by
William g. Low John A. King Cornelius Wander
biIt. William H. Neale. and others. A resolution
offered by Cornelius Vanderbilt adopted Civ
Inc plan for individual subscriptions to the fund
throughout the Church A resolution offered by
John A. King was also adopted, concerning more
general offerings upon the part OF parishes. The
object of the ovcment is TO raise 81 100000 for q
church building fund ia the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
STUDIES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

At meeting of the Board of Education n Sred a
erol weeks ago, Commissioner Deyoe intro1uoou r,
resolution recommending that q spsc,ior,rw of
mittee be Amounted to examine the curricuIun a
nuhlic-schooi studies and suggest such cn 9 ho
as would be for the best INTERESTS VI , n
pups. The matter was. by order OF the poo ~
ferred 10 the standing Committee on Couiso
Studies and School Books. This commi'teeir uod
posed of Messrs. Wood, Crawioaau,, sess,on
Simmons and Patterson. held i's nIsV and
Yesterday afternoon Seven pIlncipaIs mar
seven vice-princpals of the Leading gla i,tao
schools appeared before the coihmlo'o91
and stated their opinions as the present course Oh
studies pursued in the public schaols: Mt WooH, rs
chairman of the committee stated that .hcto
seemed TO be general impression that the puptio
were oyerworked, He desired the prlpclpas ~
state whether this was true not and 10 maxi t
recommendations as they deemed best. one OF fho
princp lis who has been teaching III TINS Guy AZ.
twenty six years, thought the pupils were noI oNe,
worked. The present course was auoptcuu. 9 ny
after long deliberation, aud was adapted 10 on
of average intelligence. There were pupis III ar
schools who found 1t difficult TO learn, however
easy their lessons This, however, was no reasoa
for abOlisbpg any studies which were
essential to the proper development of the MINDS pI
tie other pupils Another principal Thought inc
studv of algebra should be abolished ana the tiiG
given to studies Of more practical nature sun
another considered mineralOgy, botany ana Zooiog!
as studies adapted 20 matured minds. Inc Opinions
gwen WERE however, on the whole, favorable 10 'po
present course OF study. ~ .t,o
The principals. both male and female OF an wv
important grades of schools will appear before tne
committee during lis sttings, which are eApecteu W
continue Tor several weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
SERGEANT FITZGERALD INSANE

Police Surgeons Maclay. Matthews and Satterlee,
who recently examined Sergeant Fitzgerald, of the
Twelfth Precinct. yesterday sent TO. the Police
Board the following report 1--WE find, on careful
examination of Francis Fitzgerald, that he ID of
sound mind, as shown by mental hallucinations,
melarcholy, loss of memory and various insane
actions; that he has grown worse during the last
four weeks and ia our opinion is ncnrable case.
said Yesterday that no trace of Fitzgerald had been
found since he disappeared on Sunday evening As
it was thought improbable that he could wander
while insane through the city for several days, 1t
the rivers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
SKELETONS UNDER THE OLD CHURCH.

The worknen engaged in digging away the fOun-
dations of the Old Dutch Church i'll Nassau ST.
Yesterday unearthed two human skeletons. They
we're found back CT the vaults 1t was uncertain
whether or not they had ever been incOsed in
collins as no plates means of identification were
found 1t is regarded as curious that any bodies
should have been deposited in snch pace, as it
could not have been done with the consent of the
church authorities The undertaken engaged by
the church committee took charge of the skeleton
remains.
There il a good deal of interest attached to what
may he found in the corner stone OF the building
PaTchments coius and other articles deposited
there over a century and a half ago. 1t will be
some DAYS probably before this stone. which Is
supposed to be under the Old tower will be dug mp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
pArRoLNEN TO BE REAPPoRTIoNED

The Board of Police yesterday decided to make
new apportionment of pstrOlmen among the various
precincts Complaints from citizens have been re-
Ccived TO the effect that the streets uptown DIS
trcts are not guarded as well as they ought to be-
while In the tenement-house districts the patrolmen
arc unnecessarily DSmerOus While the Commits
Increased they believe that with the present quota
there can be more effective distribution nj men
President French was asked by the other Commits.
soners yesterday to give his personal attention to
the work of equalIzing the force and the Superin-
teDdent and Inspectors directed to furnish In
formation on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF CORN.

The excitement which prevailed in the Produce
Exchange Yesterday could not have been greater on
the eve of panic. An effort made to form a
corner" in corn, and it was favored by the short
supply of that cereal. The advance began on Tues
day when the price for cash." OF November
corn was run up cents a bushel. The advance yes
terday was from to 8 cents a bushel, and al
o'clock tho market stood at 81 q bushel, the adj
iii their contracts. The advance for other months
than November was from to 3 cents a bushel.
Other cereals were not affected by the advance i'll
onr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
ANOTHER BUILDING FOR GRACE CHURCH

Grace Church Memorial Building in Fourth-ave.
opposite Eleventh-st., is nearly completed and will
be ready for occupation about January l. The ex.
terror is already finished tho white marble front
with its pfofuse carving makes the structure one of
the most attractive on lower Fourth-aVe. The style
is Roman Gothic, and two figures III marble repre-
sentlng Charity with child at her side are set in
recess of the pointed gable. These figures are some
what small to show to the best advantage at their
height above the street. The building is four stories
in height, and is divided into rooms that will be
used for school purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
INVESTIGATING IMMIGRATIoN AFFAIRS.

The State Senate Committee on Finance met at
the Stevens House yesterday afternoon and took
the preliminary steps TO the investigation OF
fhe Board OF Emigration. which they were
ordered to make by resolution of The Senate.
Senators Jacobs, Lansing, Jones, Mccarthy and
Jynde were present, and to get starring point
10 their proposed inquiry they asked lew
Questions of Henry j. jackson, Superintendent
OF Castle Garden. In answer 10 them Mr.. jackson
explained that immigrants were now cared for by
the Commissioners under contract with the
Government by which The Board received 80 cents
a head-the fee collected from the steamship com
panies. The sum thus yielded, however, was ill.,
sutficipnt to meet the expenses Of the commission,
md they had been compcled to fall back on the
appropriation of 5000 600 received from the State.
Of this sum $4,000 vas set apart for repairs,
which are not yet completed the amount Is not
exhausted The law compelling the payment of
80 cents head TO the Collector of the Port.
Mr.. Jackson said had gone into effect
very late-August sand immigration had de-
creased very much since then and these facts made
At necessary to of the money Received from
the State. He did not think II would be necessary
to 20 to the Legislature for new appropriation
next wear. The committee gave Mr.. Jackson notice
that they would require him TO appear before them
for examination, and bring tho books of the coin
mission and after ordering the printing Of subpUnas
they adjourned to meet at the call OF the harman.
MIR Jacobs said the day would be Wednesday Of
peYt week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23

The golden wedding Of AMI l.. Baldwin and
wife, OF Bloomfield, n. j., celebrated on Tues
day Night, about 100 guests beng present. The
Rev DR.. Balentine made a short address. The
company sat down to supper, feature OF which
burning candles During the evening original
poems were Teoiied Relations were present from
Newark, MOrristown, Plainteld, Brooklyn, and Bon
ningJD, VT MI and Mrs. Baldwin received many
presents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
HOME NEWS.
ppoNJNENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Avenue Hotel-The Hon; James s, ~ ".
Blaine, Of Manei Edward Atkinson OF BOSTON, no T,an
Homse"Wian G. Ruger Chief Judgeeec Of the Se%
York Court OF Appeals ;Gama onrv W. sage. Of
Ithaca windsor Hoel-James H. Hove OF w r,OSa
sin. -. 6ilsey House-General George IL onai pow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
MARINE INFELLIGBNOE

MINIATURE ALMANAC-rO.OAY
sunrissl G57 ots 437 Noon 90 days IS
EtrER re-DAr
4H-Sandy HOOK 5:5l: Gov Island. 626 Hell Cato. sl5
PM-Sandy HOOK, Gl9 Gov Island. 600, Hell Gate 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23

sold sys5't09 and Msssy s scS wSs
Mst at No ia Peck slip to w. G. Lester for
Si3 $50, No. 254 water-st to Ottinger BrosheTs'
for S1O.25O and No. 1856 Chatham-st 10 w. W.
Onackenhnss for S33 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
WHAT IS GOING on TO-DAY.

Smith insanity case before Referee CAV.
Jessie MaIsrd's case in Court OF General SESSIONS
Senate Insurance Committees investigation ~ M.
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni meeting Mt NO 2Z "esV
Meeting in Interest of Hampton Institute at Broadway
Tabernacle. ~, ~, ,,.at
son.aye., at 1890 a. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS IN KINGS COUNTY.

Two more probably fatal accidents occurred yes-
tertlay on the line of the Long Island Railroad in
Kings County The first was at the Van WicKlen
Station in the village OF East New YORK, and the
victim was Peter ECkert. age thlrtytwo OF Butler
ave and the Jamaica Plank Road. lie was AN
employe Of the road and had been cleaning cars at
tLo station At noon he started for home Oh the
his lat blew OIL He jumped after 1t, aud stun
bed falling 50 that mis- legs lay on the rail- They
were both out of. and he dragged ntty ieet be-
fore the tram could be stopped. An ambulance was
snmnnned and he was carried to the Brooklyn City
Hospital, where he died shortly afterward. He
LETT "A wife apd three chIldUen. The second victim
was boy OF twelve years, John steinley lie had
been playing on a construction tram on a siding
just outside of the village aud started to run across
The track in front Of WOodhayen tIaln; Iie was
Knocked down and one leg Was cut OH below lie
knee He probably cannot recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
ILLNESS or PROBE }SOR ATWATER.
Dispatch TO The Ecentng Post.

PRINCETON, n. j., Nov. 22.-Ihe Rev. Dr.
Lyman AtGa. cr, Professor Of Logic and Political
Economy ID Princeton College, and widely known az
wri economic questions, has had eriOus RELAPSE
after having almost recovered from severe attack or
pneumonia aud is critical con ion. There Is
however decided improvement IN MS condition to-day,
but little ground for hope of his final recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
rpw WORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY NOVEMBER %, 1882

old, of swarthy complexion, and dresses In Dlack,
She is well known in 60 hSyns
been the housekeeper for the ininese % seoe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
DISEASES
OF THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM.

The Importance Of the nervous system its power ov.
and tn direct bearing which IL has human hapn,n. "
thoroughly recOgnzed It's and the danger OF
ing IT, whether through intense mental application or nv ~
excessive indulgence Of the appetes and propen...
proper subjects for confederation When nervou.
is deranged IL is absolutely necessary promptly ak "a
vice from expert Who for long series Of yeas Ia. A.
voted ais whole time and attention TO this study Ana "a
from his experience and practice has learned to diseo
once the and promptly apply the remedy thus.vs
ing the painfully slow seeking for the truth cOmmop ~
the and annoying the patient VINO ,.
naturally wants without delay what IS the mar.
the extent OF the arrangement the recuD.r
ton AID the time required
II the brain become exhausted by intense mental Ann,
cation deprivng OF the power Of co1necti Int ts,,
only strength by being properly Eel nouis
by certain Systematic methods II u precisely u.
same with the that preside organic hle IN.
VA u this branch OF medical practice scarcy NJ
overate reaches marriage the perpsaaOn OF fauy
names the securing Of hereditary titles and retention 4,
estates IN the same family.
From long and large experience IN this direction havs
been able TO command by my the thankful apur
cation OF some Of the first families in the city and Nation
and can much that pertains the Overexer,.
Of every department OF the system the means
Iecoverng its powers whether Of brain, appetite propeuzr
or passion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
SELLING JOHN SIMPSONS PROPERTY.

AL the Exchange Salesroom yesterday ADRIAN H.
Muller d. Co sold at auction by direction OF the ex
ecutors the real estate belonging TO the late John
Simpson, the pawnDrokeT. lhe Two slG-sloIy
marble.front brick houses at Nos. 654 and 35Z
broadway, with the land, were sold at prices that
real estate men considered good. The lot at No.
MA Broadway il 20 feet by 81 feet inches. 10 was
Mold along with the properly at No. 92 Crosby-st.
that lot being 20 by l178, to Harvey BIash Tor
Si8O. $50. No. BOZ Broadway, with LOT 70 by
6l.l0 and No. 80 Crosby-st., with lot 70 Nv no.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
CLOCKS AND BRONZES.
TIFFANY & CO.,

UNION SQUARE,
Having ROW received the prin.
ciDal pari OF their selections for
this season OF Clocks and Man.
tie Sets, invite attention TO the
great variety offered, ranging
i'm price from quite inexpen'
siye 10 the richest productions.
Owing to the approach of the
Holidays the choice will be bets
ter during the next few weeks
than later i'm the season.