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TROY'S MUNICIPAL MIDDLE
Illegal Proceedings to Get Control or the To.
Mce-SerIOus Trouble Apprehended.

Troy, Nov. 18.--Tho municipal middle be-
comes more complicated hourly. and good cit
liens are becoming alarmed. In MAY. 1881.
Mayor Murphy suspended Police Commissioner
Hydorn for misappropriating public moneys.
The Mayor convoked the Common Council
within ton days thereafter. as required by the
charter. for the purpose Of trying Mr.. Hydorn.
When the Council convened Mr.. Hydorn's coun-
sci procured q writ on the Mayor prohibiting
him from proceeding with the trial. The case
was then taken to the Supreme Court. but has
not been decided. Hydorn preferred charges
against Mayor Murphy OF mafeasance
in Office in suspcndlng him Illegally.
Mayor Murphy demanded an immediate
investigation. which was accorded by Gov.
Cornell. who after n full hearing dismissed
tho charges. Meanwhile Hydorn remained
suspended AT the meeting Of the Common
Council on Tuesday Edmund Fitzgerald was
inangurated as Mayor and within five minutes
pended City Clerk DO Freest on atrnmped-up
charge OF embezzling city moneys. Tho sus-
signed by Fitzgerald before he was sworn in.
but hnl had mo- h Th to to spsn De lis e sas
ssssor Until De Fresst.s, aS case had been
out qpalifying. o'Brien called the; new Board
to order Thcrenpon the thirteen Democratic
leaving no Quorum n T ppesent But oB SV Was
equal to the occasion. He awarded u seat to
James Morrissey AS Alderman from the Sew:
enth ward. Morrssey was not a candidate ut
the late election. He was elected in 1880 for
the short term under the law changing the
time OF holding charter elections from spring
to fall. At the succeeding election u row oc-
Cured in tho Seventh ward. and the inspectors
upon claimed to hold over. although tho
law. expressly stated that his term would
expire at midnight on the first Tuesday sue
The seating of Morrissey uade quorum and
the fourteen elected two Police Commiss toner's.
Their election is clearly Illegal To obtain con-
troll of the Police Board. Mayor Fitzgerald to-
day. took Hydorn's case out OF tho supreme
Court issued n proclamation revolving Hy-
dorns suspension and reinstating him in Of
flee. Hydorn and tho two illegally chosen Com.
missonerS will hold q meeting on Monday and
appoint new force. Then the trouble will be-
gin In earnest. The present force will not
recognize the men about to be appointed. and
will hold the station houses at all hazards. Se-
rious trouble will undoubtedly occur IL any OF
the new policemen attempt to act.
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A United States Judge DIsniissing the Case
Against Charles bennett.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1s.-A case OF great in
terest to the sporting world was disposed Of
this morning in tho United States District
Court. 1t was the cnse of the Allegheny Base
Ball Club vs.. Charles Bennett, in which the
plaintiffs prayed for an injunction restraining
the defendant from signing contract to play
with any other club and submitted aflidavits to
show that for IL consideration tho dofendan MT had
agreed to sign a contract giving his services to
the Allegheny Club exclusively for u certain
time at u stipulated salary and that by failing
to fulfil his agreement the club had not been as
successful as it would otherwise have been.
As partial redress they asked to have Ben
nett restrained from playing with any other
legins that the facts set, forth were
not sufficient to warrant the injunction
prayed for. The case was argued for
the complainantS and against the demurrer by
Ferguson and Bakewell this morning. The
demurrer, was sustained and tho case dis
missed Tho managers of the Allegheny Club
say there VIII be no further Proceedings in the
after, but Benefits services. Failing In this.
they had tried to prevent him from playing
with any other club. After tho case WAS dis
posed OF. Judge Acheson expressed astonish-
inent that base bal! players were paid salaries
and not composed OF home talent.
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BEFORE HE CAN GET OUT
What tho Inv Grants to the Alleged Lunatls
When he Can Get Access to Il.

Capt. Martin Luther Smith, an alleged
lunatic. who has been confined on Wards
Island since Oct. 10. 1877. was taken before
Judge Donohrc yesterday on q wr: OF habeas
corpus obtained by his counsel. Aaron Kahn.
upon the allegation that he is sane man UNI
justly detained. Capt. Smith is a tall we'll built
man Of Sc. with high forehead and prominent
nose. His complexion is swarthy and his hair
iron gray. One would guess at once on seeing
him that he was captain Of an ocean steamer.
He spoke nationally in conversation. To re-
porter he said that he preferred to make no
statement OF his own case until some future
time. He sat quietly in the court room with
his keeper. and there was certainly nothing in
his behavior to distinguish him from those about
corpus was read by Mr.. Lacombe. Attached TO
was s1 iSpr s The eer,eate Of Dr. john
Il. Healy was:
very nsosn. imagine: hi; VII: so%%,' e,
s%:e s.nS
The certificate of DR.. W. w. Jackson was:
M sTy s's sSssd is v"sn. a,
i" ccnssntiy threatening her hfe Ia. to be WnieSed
continually to prevent him dong injury Is now sending
when he gets out.
Mr.. Laeombe said that Capt Smith was de-
and The doctors could not sign tho, certificate
for his discharge because it would DO danger
Y Ex-Jndse Curtis said he had boen requested
by Mr., Kahn to appear in the case. and would
be willing to present it.
There is nothing to present. said Judge
Donohue. until the tcstimonyis in and the
clerk of the court. Mr.. John P. Claw After you
traverse the return the testimony will be in
until the, question. OF fact is settled as 70
whether the man is insane. II the man should
prove 10 be insane do not think you will take
up much Of my time to ask for his discharge"
But" persisted ex-Judge Curtis. the
question raised by Mr. Kahn is very interest
ing one. The fact is that under the existing
statute any two ignorant persons who happen
TO hold a diploma may imprison citizens on
false charges of unacy. This has been carried
80 far in many instances--'
a principle when the question of fact is open
AS to whether this man is insanef II he is in
Is no law that will keep him confined. l nm
not going to lot an insane man loose on the
community. nor shall detan him II he is sane.
But the community has some rights in tho
matter do not propose to mako any order In
the matter until have heard from the referee.
Tho petitioner must be returned to the asylum
until the referees hearing"
Capt. Smith was then removed.
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The GARFIELD Board Of Audit have decided not to take
MAJ action upon any single claim on Me with them
until al claims have been considered
Attorney General Russell has rendered all opinion that
pnrsohgcs even though th'S be on the same lot with
churches liable To ho taxed II the parsonages are
owned by the church trustee. or corporations.
The motion Tor trial IN the insanity
against Mrs ScoNe came up again in the County Court
III Chicago yesterday morning, and again rnntin
nei on account Of the non appearance o Mrs Stoyle
The Hon Nj Thhenudeau has rendered his re.ignA
ton rs Scnstor IN the Dominion Parliament with tina
condition that his successor shall he appointed from Tho
Liberal party. He cannot sit in the upper House and
act ~ u director OF tho Canadian Pacinc Halfway.
Mr. Charles Gordon Green, Jr, eldest son of Col
Green formerly OF tho Boston Post died Paris on
Monday last after hri. illness he WAS with
the banking house Of Grteu 90 %! Paris many years
ago. and has resided abroad for the past twenty years
Edgar u. Snow apriyate In the United States Marine
Corps and Etandnephew Of eS President Harrison who
was rsceny cort nnria!led at the barracks in Ports
mouth, y, IL, for absence from post, has been dis
the influence OF relatives
Anderson's Honey Den Tobacco 10 pronounced sue.
csss. Sold sNeriwhera for 5 cents.-AlI
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COL. BODLNE'S RESIGNATION
He Will Not Command the Anne rican Team
OF 1883 Mt Wimbledon.

Col. John Bodine has resigned the captaincy
Of the American military rifle team which is to shoot the
return match at Wimbledon next His letter to the
Executive Committee Of the National Rifle Association
is as follows:
"GrNTlEuss: For reasons which are satisfactory to
myself deem expedent most respectfully to tender
my resignation captain Of the American military rifle
team OF 1888 On severing my official connection with
the team I beg to thank you most heartily
hands and for your eicent support in my EFF.
forts to promote the efficiency Of the late
team, Well organize representative military
team for 1899 which was to have been my honor to
command beg you to Accept my earnest thanks for
the great favor conferred in appointing me TO the re-
sponsible position which now reluctantly resign. and
that still retain the keenes interest in the
match and will spare efforts to promote it's success
Very respectfully yours JOHN BoDisx."
The committed asked Col; iodine to reconsider his
resignation but he returned answer that excellent
reasonsp prevented him from doing His resignation
was therefore accepted.
the resignation was unnitigated misfortune. Col.
Bodne's reasons he sndf are known to himself only.
but 1t h known that he has been dasstisaed ever since
the published criticisms 4 the manner in which the
Captain Of the team WAS chosen"
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H. DE BR.fzz.l,s TREATY.
Urgency Voted Nsr the Bll to Ratify It-Ths
Aesusssioa Asalnst n. de- Freyeiaet.

PARIS, Nov. 1s-In tho Chamber Of Depu-
ties to-day NJ. Duclerc. President OF the
Council. read bill ratifying NJ. de Brazzas
treaty. The bill was received with applause.
and urgency was declared for 1t. A committee
to consider the bill will be appointed on Monday.
n. Maret. Radical. introduced and demanded
urgency for proposal to temporarily liberate
the imprisoned rioters OF Montceau-les- Mines.
The Government opposed the demand for ur
gency. and it was rejected by T. vote of 1874 to 76
NJ. Roche brought forward the interpel.a-
ton his notice Of which had caused q consd
cradle sensation. accusing M de freycinet.
in office. illegally allotted $4,000 francs to the
Archbishop Of AiGicrs. after motion to grant
that amount had been rejected by the Chamber.
Minister Fallieres explained that the allot-
ment was in repayment of advances made by
the Archbishop who had periodically pro-
NOTED French influence in Tunis at great per-
sonal sacrifice.
The order OF the day pure and simple. was
moved by the Ministry. and the motion was
adopted by a vote of 34i to 1875.
LONDON. Nov. 1S.-Advices by mail from the
Congo River to the 18th ut., state that mes
the Stanley station there has been attacked by
hostile natives. Mr.. Lechcul. who is in charge
OF the station. was wounded
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Pnrllan, entnry Inquiries.

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-In the House Of Com
mons last night Mr.. Gladstone moved the re-
committal Of the Sexton paragraph In the
report Of the Gray Investigating committee
back to the committee. Mr.. Gladstone ex-
planned that recommittal was necessary be-
cause Mr.. Sections motion to insert his para
graph had been defeated by a motion for the
previous question. The motion was agreed to.
The Do,ly Ne,cs says that there is very slight
probability that Mr. Yorke's motion for a COM
mitteo TO inquire into the circumstances under
which Messrs Pnrnell, Dillon. and O,Kelly were
There is n very strong feeling on the Liberal
benches against it. although MIR. Gladstone
has expressed desire that it should not DO
nunOSel
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COL. CORSE CAPTURED.
The Member OF Gen. Carr's Sta1 who Fled
from Troy After Committing ForxerleA


TROY. Nov. ls-Last spring Col. Augustus
p. Corse a member OF Gen. Carr's staff and
very prominent business man. disappeared.
Then it was learned that he had committed
forgeries amountng to over $40. 900. His friends
failed to make good the forged papers. and de-
tectives were put on the forger's track. Corse
WAS traced to different points In Canada and
Maine and thence to Detroit. where tho trail
was lost. About three months ago it was learned
that Corse was in Chicago. but he, ascertained
that his whereabouts had been learned and
he again disappeared. A month. later he
returned to Chicago. assumed tho name
Of Col Cox, and obtained situation as book
keeper in Wholesale grocery house, The fact
OF his return to Chicago was learned last week.
and since that time he has been shadowed day
jury, met on Monday CIorse was indicted,
requisition papers were obtained. and Super
iintendent McKenna started for Chicago on
Wednesday. Corso was arrested yesterday
afternoon. and consented TO return without the
necessary papers from Gov Cullom. Tho
prisoner reached here tonight. Bail was fixed
at 81 500. and being unable to obtain it he was
sent to Jail. IIo threatened to commit suicide.
Corse has greatly changed in appearance, and
has suffered much. Five thousand dollars bail
until Monday was refused.
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Experiments. Dur,.s the Electric Storm.

Fridays electric storm extended from Boston
far west Ogden and yesterday morning its inhu
still felt and telesraphic communication
liable to occasional Interruptions Various experiments
tried by teesrapher during the prevalence Of the
storm to work the wires and dispose Of the great
mutation Of business but with little until 1t
discovered that by taking two wires from the ground be-
cult WAS formed that could be operated In this way
do service four Electricians agree that the
disturbance unlike heretofore experienced.
IL appeared to upon the wires In strong waves
ing constant changes Of the polarity Of the current
Omaha the aurora very brilliant the illumination
rendering the night almost as bright as day. Al st.
Paul the sky was blood red. The Atlantic cables
still affected yesterday and there less delay
to cable business throughout the day.
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Arrestins - Chicago Merchant.

Richard l.. Campbell and Augustine Smith
have brought suit in the Supreme Court against VIII
liam O. Clarke and Others in which Clarke has been hold
to bail in 1900 upon order Of arrest granted BY
Judge Donohuo. Mr.. Smiths affidavit, upon which the
order Of arrest was granted that the rn of Clarke
Friend. Fox Co. Of Chicago OF which Clarke the
principal member. dealt with the plaintiffs firm, doing
business as paper denlers mud that the firm were in
duced 70 sell goods 70 tho defendants by the represents
tons OF Clarke that his firm Responsible and that
Friend who had died by his will left his property the
tuted out TO be false the plaintiffs were induced 70 sell
that Fox who now has charge OF the assets Of the de-
PENDANTS firm. there deficit of S2oOUU and thas
this money was used by Clarke for his purposes
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Followed and shot.

TRENTON. Nov. 18.-About 10 O'Clock to- might
James Dunn fatally shot in alley in OF Wash
ington Market There WAS q hop given by winkler's
Band in Washington Hall and Joseph Puen and Dunn
attended 1t. Pulen left the hop and followed by
Dunn What occurred between them Is not known.
the sidewalk Front street heard the report a ps.
tol and the dash in the alley. lie found pullen Who
was very much Intoxicated leaning against wall Pul,
len had put the pistol in his pocket When 1t was taken
from the pocket II was stW warm.
The bullet entered Dunn's brain, penetrating the
skull about n half inch above the right eye.
1t IL reporc that Dunn and Pullen had q Quarrel on
day and that before Dunn entered Washington
Hal he raid friend that IL he got into trouble III the
hall no wanted him to y him through.
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A Boys Suicide in the Park.

Policeman Mernagh. at O'Clock last evening.
heard the report OF pso! the Lake at 10th
and Fifth avenue. minute later second and third
shot discharged Mernagh ranin the direction Of
the sound and found young man lying insensble on
thewalk. He wounded in the forehead and in tho
side.
was carried to the Ninetynnth Street Hospital There
h. regSncd consciousness. He said that his
sadore Appel that he WAS born in France and that
was II years old.
lie came to this country hoping to get work He failed
N everything on Friday night he left his brother who
lives at 30 East Main street. Bridgeport Conn. Yester
day he sold his watch aud bought the pistol with which
he had shot himself He said that he wanted to die
10 lOy moi y
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ALBANY. Nov. 18.-The State Board OF Health
held its regular quarterly meeting to-day at the now
Capitol the Hon Erastus Brooks in the chair The nui
town Creek also considered and measures taken
for continued inspection The nfactions of the Law
prevent authorizations OF food and of drugs and reg.
late the standard of kerosene oil discussed, and
referred to the Attorney General for aid in the
forcemcut The progress OF the WORK of water analysis
WAS reported on, and full statement promised to be
ready for the annual report,
A communication received from the Association
for Improving the Condition OF the Poor in New York
urging attention to the nthy condition of the streets
and also complaining that Hunters Point 10 still often.
siye to the senses.
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The Jacque, Gang OF Robbers.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1S.-Edward NoSorley OF
New Brighton, Staten Island came here this morning
and identified his property lot OF deeds policies Of
insurance and other papers found in the house of Ed
ward jacques who arrested mere this morning for
many ropheres The house OF Nr McSorley robbed
last September of $40 900 in bonds $3.50 In cash. and the
papers mentioned MIR McSorley that on the day In
question man resembling Jacques and two Other men
tMcSorley) had met with accident by his carriage
breaking down. and had sent for him To repair the
damage During the coachman's absence tho robbery
Was commtsd McSorley win rema!n here 10 attend en-,
go TO Harrisburg to obtain reIuisition for Thomas
Gardner, now held In New York soon as an in'et-
shall be against him here.
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llusaia and Roumslin.

PHILIpPoPoLIs. Nov. 1s.-The Secretary OF
tho Russian Embassy at Constantinople has
arrived here. He has boon sent to investigate
tho causes OF disagreement between NJ. Krebl.
the acting Russian Consu!-General. and Aoko
Pnshn. Governor Genera! OF the province. Tho
latter. whose term Of Office Is nearing its close,
recently offered strenuous. resistance to tho
demanded his recall. NJ. Krebl visited Aeko
Pasla Yesterday, and assured him Of his do
sire to give him every support me Car mas
choice catto for breeding PURPOSES.
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LIFE In THE METROPOLIS.
DASHES HERE AND THERE BIZ 1HD
SUMS REPORTERx
Bullets from Rubber slings-Two Doys Ae.
eused OF Making Wet Forty.sevonth
4irAaf DanRaraua-Arresle And Elnal.

Bullets from Rubber slinss-Two Doys Ae.
eused OF Making Wet Forty.ssvonth
Street Danssrous-Arrested and Fined.
Largo panes OF glass In tho upper front win
dows Of the West Forty seventh street police station
have been broken OF Int by bullets One bullet
suficont velocity to become mbcdded In the wooden
casing OF room In which q policeman sleeping.
Others fell harmless to the door Residents Of two
three neishborng dwellings complained Of the same
annoyance Policeman james II. Riley WAS detailed to
investigate the matter and yesterday appeared at the
Yorkyille Police Court with George senpe aged H. OF
1913 West Forty sixth street and Edward Lester aged 10
OF 232 West Fifty second street, whom he accused OF
having fred te bullets from email rubber .ling attach;
upon the boys and they admitted having fred them but
said they shooting cats mud denied positively that
they had broken the windows The bullets Of about
32.ealibre
The policeman said a good pes. shooter would send
such hall with sufficient velocity to break mans
finger or Kittens Lex or put out The balls had
been thrown from window In Scnpls's home, Just
short block from the station Mr. Put.rO of $40 West
Forty street said glass 10 the value OF $40 had
been broken III his residence Semples fnther. who OPP
peared to be welltodo person was indignant At his
sons arrest and said he believed his boys statement
that he didn't break the windowa
Riley said he caught the boys at r. NJ In the act OF
firing the bullets
Justice Kibreth fined the lads ~ each
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PEsTH, Nov. 1s.-The Public Prosecutor
has applied to the court at NyneGhghaza for an
order to dislnter and reGxamine tho body of n
Christian girl who. It is alleged. was murdered
ali end to scandal which has lasted six
months. duel was fought today between a
sky. who had taken the part OF the Jews in tho
Tisz,eszlar affair. Mother Of tho men was in
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DR.. G. z. Campbell OF 314 East Eighteenth
street. in letter sent to Dr. Maggie the Health Depart
ment yesterday said that the patient who had caught
dphtheria from visiting abscntees from tho public
schools to ascertain the OF their absence was
little girl living at IS ST. Marks place She had been sent
from school - to inquire ubseneea
who proved to hsve been absent because diphhera
and the disease appeared in her after interval that
her classmates has called upon her SINCE her illness to
learn the for her absence from school Many
rents Dr. Campbell added have complained of this prao-
tice Of the public school teachers The letter
to the Board Of Education.
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DUBLIN, Nov. 2O.-A man was arrested at
Northwal yesterday on his arrival from Eng
land with twenty packets Of dynamite detona-
tors In his possession. He said that he was in
structed and paid by n man in Liverpool to
take the packets to New Ross. The arrest. af-
ter examination. proves to be without signifi-
canoe as the dotonators nro intended for rail-
way blasting purposes.
Myles Joyce, who was arraigned for trial
Yesterday for the murder OF tho elder Mrs.
Joyce WAS convicted to-day and sentenced to
death. Myles Joyce was u first cousin OF the
man Joyce who was murdered.
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House Warming Of tho steck,cr Club.

The Steckler Association, having secured Q
three years lease Of its house at 80 East Fourth street.
and put in good shape had house warming last
ing, Among those present were Col Frederick A. Conk
ling Assistant District Attorney Brady Deputy Coroner
Raee Deputy Coroner MESSENGER Surrogate Rollins
N. A. MctlOvern, Messrs. Brennan and Dunphy Of the
District Attorneys once School Inspector Blumenthai
Julius hamburger, John Graham, aud Ferdinand
Sol; Conkiins NJ Brady John = Quarles xUnited
other. spoke The parlors were decorated and band
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The OIL Market.

PITTSBURGH. Nov. 18.-There was another
lively at the Oil Exchange this morning and
large amount Of trading done. Tho market opened
weak, with sales Mt u 10. and declined to Sil3 but
under strong bul movement the market became Arm.
and advanced at easy stages to si9 when there
reaction caused by heavy selling and prices declined
to SlI but recovered and closed At noon steady with
81 .lSii bid and ~, 10 asked.
In the afternoon there WAS more confident tone and
hrner feeling. and the fluctuations not fire..
Quent AT the opening Of the session 81 IL was bid, and
after decline 10 81 Ia there advance and the
market closed steady, with sales at Slo. TIE trans
actions amounted TO 4, 7iS 90 barrels.