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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
THE VERDICT IN THE KEENAN, INQUEST

The inquest regarding the killing Of Peter
Keenan, who shot and dubbed TO death in the dram
shop of Patrick Cody at No 322 East Thirty -sKthst by
Policeman William Conroy, concluded by Coroner
Levy In the COrones Office yesterday After hearing the
evidence and receiving the charge OF the Coroner the jury
retired and coseed together for nearly two hours
When they returned the foreman william stenway read
the fofwing verdict;
"Frs-we find that tho deceased, Patrick keenan,, came
TO his death from the effects of psoshot wound in the
abdomen, inflicted by Policeman william COnrOy while
duty within the limits OF his allotted post Saturday
night November g. 1888 between the hours Of IL and ~
o'clock the liquor store OF Patrick Cody, at No 1913
East Thirty -sixthst
" SeooHd-We further ind that said officer william Con-
roy, after visiting another liquor store upon the
evening and being somewhat under the influence OF
liquor entered without and in violation OF his duty
the said liquor OF Patrick Cody and after again
drinking inflicted the said fatal pistOlshot wound with
hn slightest prOyOcatiOn upon the person Of the de-
ceased.
Ihird-We further find that the said officer William
COurUy, after thus wOundng the said Patrick Keenan,,
with brutal violence dragged the deceased TO the police
station aud there preferred charges against him
From the evidence before have become convinced
that Onccr william COurOy totally unit person
u police officer and depOre that such man could be
appointed the police force Of the city OF NewYork"
The Jury signed this verdict aud, afer being thanked,
Withdrew. The prisoner was taken To the TOmbs. COuu-
.clor Howe said would ask that his client be allow ed
To 20 on his own rcCognlZanoe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Thursday, NOV. 3, 1883
TONNAGE OF BELGIAN VEssELS.-The Treasury Depart
ment has decided that after January l. 1884 certified
statements Of the tonnage measurements entered upon
the registers of Belgian vessels will be received IN United
States ports as evidence Of their true tonnage.
j. G. HILLS LAST REPoRT-The annual report Of James
G. HILL as Supervising Architect Of the Treasury, has
Just been submitted 10 Acting Secretary French Ia
almost entirely statistical II contains neither recon-
mendatiOns OF general character nor estimates Tor the
next fiscal year.
THE CONDITION OF THE MARINE CoRPs.-Colonel Nc
Cawley, cOmmandant of the Marine Corps In his annual
report calls attention 10 the necessity OF an increase OF
pTivates states that vessels returning from cruises
showed excellent of efficiency and discipline,
and SAYS the recent appointment of officers from the
Naval Academy was step In advance.
sERGEANT-AT-ARas OF THE NEXT HoUsE.-The Erening
Star tonight says Congressman Leedom, OF OHIO
is in city He he has twelve OF the ONO Dem
ocratic delegation pledged TO his support as candidate
for of the next House OF Representa-
tvcs The contest Is generally thought to be between
Mr.. LcedOm and Colonel John g. Thompson. Their re-
spective claims are to be submitted 10 the ONO Dem
ocratic delegation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
FEDERAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
THE COURT OF CLAIMS VACANCY.
SOME OF THE PERSONS NAMED AS LIKELY TO
FILL II.

some OF THE PERSONS NAMED AS LIKELY TO
FILL IT.
fpy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, Nov S.-The vacancy on the
bench of the Court of Claims viii not go abegging The
office is one Of sufficient honor and dignity to DC atrae
tive the salary $4,000 year. is larger than that OF any
limited ststes District Judge and the incumbent may en-
low life tenure The Chief Justice Charles d. Drake
served term in the United State Senate one Oh tne
Associate Justices is w. A Richardson, VINO once heio
the Office of Secretary OF the Treasury Another
Is Glenni W Scoeld exCongressman ana exkegls'er vi
the Treasury. W. H. Hunt resigned seat ID TINS court
to which President Hayes appointed him. In order TO De-
come President Garelds Secretary of the Navy II is
said 10 be known to the President that Mr. Hunt who is
now American Minister at st. Petersburg, would willingly
resign that place in order to resume his seat on the
bench.
Solicitor Rayner, Of the Treasury Department, is an
active candidate for the vacancy and It understood ne
thinks that the President ought TO appoint him at once
Mr. Rayner is seventy-hve years old, and was wing
Representative 10 Congress OryOur years ago. AS one
of the North Carolina Presidential electors, chosen ID
1s4s he voted foe Zachary Taylor in company with A. g.
Curtin, Of pennsylvania; William II. Crawford OF
Georgia; Leslie Coombs of Kentucky, and Judah Ben
jamin of louisiana MI Rayners chief claims TO the
Office be that he Is Southern man. aud that the
South Is represented the cOurtaith0ugh EnIei
Justice Drake comes from MssOur-and thai ne mas peeh
David DAVIS has approved the Application OF w an o
personal friend and brother lawyer LiWlchco "c!Gon1
Of Bloomington H. and there Is some reason to believe
that he may receive the appointment MI, neioU 20
nrty well advanced in years. he IL is SAID Is one OF
The y0ung LAWYERS who used TO ride the Illinois circuit
with Abraham Lincoln ana DAVID DaNls So"o ioi'
years ago. .,,, -. Ito Noo,
Ex-Congressman Burrows Of Michigan has also been
named for the vacant office by some OF MS debs, VINO
is understood have made strong representations 10 the
well onaed for the Office that he has made many sacT
fees Republican party that although ne Is an
excellent lawyer his practice has been almost ruined
and that is not of large private means There
are several other candidates for the place. 1t ntnated
by persons who would likely to know that the Presl
dent will not be In great haste TO make the appointment
but may probably defer action until about the tine Con-
gress assemblies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
IN ATTACK ON MAHONE.
INTERNATIONALLY STRUCK IN THE FACE-BUTLER |
MALONE FINED.

INTERNATIONALLY STRUCK IN THE FACE-BUTLER
MALONE FINED.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. S.-lhe Inder-Appedl
publishes a communication from william Long, tobac
con the effect that he is the person who struck sena
tor Malone Tuesday. Long states that he saw Gen
eral Malone and Butler Malone arrive at the polls At
that moment difficulty occurred about Democratic
negro voting which threatened serious riot. pistol
held TO the crowd having been taken from Ger
era Malone. Long being pressed by the crowd at this
moment raised his hands TO clear himself Of the throng
and as he did some struck him violently on the
right hand which caused It to strike General Malone
lightly the faSe Long says he hopes he did the Gen.
era no serious HARM He had intention desire 10 do
him personal injury, and his offer OF 800 to know
"the scOundrel assassin who struck him. he Uong s
the responsible person and he hopes this statement Will
be satisfactory.
Butler MahOne Of Senator Malone, before the
Mayor to-day to answer the charge or carrying con
ceaed pistol and drawing the weapon election day at
the moment his father struck In the face He was
fined $l5 The Mayor said TO the crowd that filed the
court that the election here conducted more
quietly than there reason TO expect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
TAMMANY,S CHARGEs or ER1UD.

A meeting of the Tammany Committee on
Organization held yesterday afternoon in Tammany
Ha John Kelly presiding Justice Duffy, Of the LIST Dis
trict said that, they had been defeated by combination
Of Irving Hall and the County Democracy; by
rupt of money and by the treachery OF their
opponents who traded the county ticket for
votes for their local candidates. Tho I'D District
representative told similar tale. In the Ild District il
charged that besides the corrupt OF money and
trading, fraudulent circular distributed pnrp0rting
10 have been sigued by samuel j. 1ilden ADram s..
Hewitt Orlando b. Potter aud others, asking the yoer,
10 east their ballots for the opposition candidate
Henry a. GumbetOn, OF the VIA District, charged
the County Democracy with mining Hess ballot, out
OF their boxes in exchange for support for Jaehne their
candidate Tor Alderman. Similar charges were made by
representative nom the Other districts.
An invitation 10 participate In the ceremonies attending
the celebration OF Evacuation Day read and accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
ITS PR PARATION NOT YET BEGUN.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNE.l

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-The President has
not yet received the annual report Of the head Of any
executive department has he begun the preparation
of his message to Congress- Notwithstanding the neat
descriptive paragraphs which have been ahoat in the
newspapers for fortnight or more, representing that
sthe President spends his mornings In the quiet sec-
sion the Soldiers Home busiy engaged In the repa
ration of his annual Last year he did not be-
gin to write his message until about two weeks before
the assembling Of Congress- and the finishing touches
were given to that document only few hours before 1t
was transmitted the Senate and House of Representa-
tives.
Although the official reports upon which the message
will be based have been laid before the President he
has received great variety of volunteer suggestions adj
vice and admOnitiOns from sources some OF which,
doubtless, entitled TO thoughtful consideration
Much of the correspondence Of this SORT however
pareny from people who ride queer hobby
from men and women who seem to believe that the
world he regcneraed OutOfhand by act OF Congress
If the President will recommend their respective speeches.
and from "cTanks Long shelves in OF the offices at
the White House contain each OF which bears the
label eccentric" These crammed with writ
ten Observation-Disclosures of them in a-which have
been received by the President in the last two years and
which eccentric that man can tell what their
writers trying TO express Such letters, OF course
rpfpaif Oaug rcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
ALLEGED BRIBERY OF TOTERS.

CHARGES MADE BY PRISONER AWAITING TRIAL
FOR ILLEGAL VOTING.
POUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Nov S.-There is much
excitement in this city to-day the arrest Of prom
persons charged with bribery at the polls II Ind
been reported for day two that efforts being
made by the Democrats TO get against A. A. Brush
Warden of Sing Sing Prison. There prisoner in Jail
named Christopher H. Glenn, who il awaiting the action
of the Grand Jury the charge Of Illegal voting.
This prisoner talked to privately, the conversation
resulting in the Democrats deciding TO place him on the
witness stand. He TO have voted in two or three
places election day In the town OF East Fish. When
it was decided TO put him the stand against Warden
Brush, Walter harrington, counsel for the AntBrbcry
Society informed and the prisoner taken from
his cell in the Jail TO Judge Banards courtroom aud
sworn, when he testified az follows:
live at Arthursburg; have lived there since last
spring saw Augustus Brush on election day At polls
in HOpewel; had talk with him there early IN the
morning. lie gave me tickets and voted them in his
put mp MS hand with the fingers and thumb Open and
said, Put those tickets ill.," He SAID IL wouldn't do 10
pay II there al the polls, bur should have it, under
stood from him that should have five dollars for voting
aud wn and voted under that assumed promise Have
ask me Where Where p lived H saw &m yesterday at
the Court House; had some conversation with
said he had to 20 away the o'clock train, ne would
attend 10 himself was under arrest al the time Tor
resi-. l expected the money FROM Wesley Van Tassel.
did not get it, / saw Van IGssel and Brush talking
have what going, but lie could not pay IL that day.
Van Tassel told the thing before voted. The
talk about money had with Van Tassel, before talked
on The subject with Brush. Van Tasse stood by the side
Of Brush when Brush held up his hand Van lassd told
me Oh Monday that there would be money ont.
On the above evidence Judge Barnard issued warrant
for the arrest Of Augustus A Brush and Wesley Van
Tasse The witness, Christopher Glenn next testified
the of Robert MOrey who Is Custom House officer
as follows:
know Robert Morey. His family lives at Arthurs-
burg He Is IN the Custom House. saw Robert MOTey
the day OF election at Freedom Plains in the town OF
La Grange, in this county He gave tlckct- md
asked 10 vote He sand he would give ~ 70
gave the money to nan that was with me. saw man
who the money TO give the who with me-
into the baIDyard vita MOrey To get the money Morey
said that should get the money the day The man
with George Scott The man who carried the
money from MOrcy to Scott was Henry Horton.
the above showing Judge Barnard also issued war
rant FOR the arrest OF MOrey. All the warrants will be
served tomorrow. 1t Is expected that Warden Brush will
arrive here tonight and appear voluntarily before Judge
Barnard III the morning. Ii is rumOred tonight that ar
rests of prominent Democrats will follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
AFTER-ELEC1ION TALK IN BROoK.
NEED OF A DEMOCRATIC "oRGAN'-NiAYoE Lows
CABINET.

NEED OF A DEMOCRATIC "ORGAS"-NIAYOE Lows
CABINET.
The talk of new Democratic newspaper in
Brooklyn which crops after every party defeat was
revived esteday and many anathemas were hurled
The Eagle for its this year in trying aid In the
election of Hendrix whom its Editor Thomas Kinsea mt
training for the MayOralty In the Jeersunian organ
izatOn two years ago. and IN supporting the Republican
candidate for DistIicAttoney Robert Payne KnseIlas
sOninlaw both OF whom defeated. 1t was reported
yesterday that the Democratic leaders would put up the
money and start paper after their own ideas
and make Hendrix its editor, as he failed
to grip the city government. It Is an open
secret that when The Brookiys Union was in the mar
ket before John Foord bought it, Hendrix tried to secure
Democrats are handicapped without "Organ" has
long been grievance to them, they are in earnest
now TO remedy the difficulty.
Mayor Low stall receiving congratulations ycstcr-
day upon his at the polls The talk about his
cabinet for year has already begun. 1t is said
that Ripley Ropes Will retire from the Department
OF City Works, he desires TO resume his CON
DectiOn with the Brooklyn Trust Company. General
John b. Woodward, or the heartiest Demo-
ocratic supporters of Mayor Low, IL mentioned sue
Mr.. Low went out Of town yesterday a few
days OF rest.
While reelection of State Senator Jacobs Is conf
IDENTIFY affirmed by himself and his friends David Lindsay
his opponent Is not ready 10 cOncede IT, and talks of
contest Nothing wil be done until after the official
yass week
Henry Hamilton claims 10 have won 81 5000 I'm bets OH
Mayor LOWS reelection. Considerable
many Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
GENERAL HARRISONS NEGLECTED TOMB
Erom ~ Cinefnnaa Ners.yournaL


Within the bounds of the little village OF
North Bend below Cincinnati lilo the remains OF one OF
Tue a n eeI Di,od ststns What Was auet farm
the banks of the Ohio when he was LAID To rest that
part Of the busy world alive with the hustle OF trade The
little hill from whose top the old warrior 80 oiten viewer
men and where he wished to be laid rest of all
points In the landscape the most nearly In slate 81
pristine wildness Rising gradually 10 IFS apex tho knO
l. perhaps ffty feet square the summit occupied by
the tomb. The rigid simplicity OF the tomb beuts tho
Spartan plaiuness OF the man, but II might as
well mark tue grave OF common man whose name was
never heard beyond his native county. IT, OF pam
brick perhaps fifteen feet square, rising aDOu thiry
Inches abovs the ground its entrance ON the West SIDE,
facing thGpath reached by six stone Steps caung 20 "a
h uoo iG S bafs and ryss aud rusted by
the weather OF forty years NO inscription ~ a. o %
have found ghousn pleasure In etching then names on
the rusted door and on the stone steps ana enae9
heavy iron hand bound tho brick together just above
the ground but at one two corners tho bolts have
rused away and the brick walls nave spread anu
apart decay has set that will soon end IN the sides
cumbng DOWN the top tmbing In ON the casket inside,
and the whole sinking into the ground, shape
less ruin II something is not done TO IL rOId the re-
lentess destruction OF time The top Is Hat and covered
with resher than the rest showing that within
few wears SOM one has taken interest III its But
there cannot be more unpretentous grave, one moro
forlorn In its desoaton or apparently more neglected or
few feet in the and to the east large rcdbnd
tree, the left walnut whose nuts stew the GROUND
and tempt the neighb0rhOod children Their branches
intemiuge and drO0p over the tomb making IL dark anu
damp dozen kinds OF native forest trees nave Sp'us
up within many steps To the left and north OF the
hill the deep rayine Is Ii hundred years ago
blackberry thcket OF stout thick canes cover the NORTH
en and eastern slope wherever the thin enough
10 give the chance 10 rpon their berries Tue SOUTH
and right OF the h facing the river, Is tncky ooncIe1
with growth OF slim young aantus-' heaven uScs
the old country neighbOrs call them-the shoots lfOi
trees planted after tue burial and recently cur lOnu
thick tangs of underbrush and vines the most O
tho hill Besides the cedars along the path OleIs a1
scattered about IN way that shows they VERY pi,
according TO plan, evidently 10 surrohu tnS $500
least TWO sides. Not rail Enterprises DoNvon
the tomb OF President and tho cows that ieea On va
lar Ae
a Lincoln and Garfield cannot Afford To allow the S's'N
OF William Henry Harrison To be thus deseeia'eo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
TIE STATE COMMITTEE STILL At YORK.

The Republican State COMMITTEE has not yet
ceased its abdrs at the Fifth Avenue Hotel The rooms
thronged throughout the greater part yesterday
Returns from various parts of the state continually
arriving and indicated that Cars majority would be not
less than $1,000.
member Of the committee said Here and all over
the State our reports show that the Republicans
bilant and in the best fighting trim for the campaign Of
"a The last vestges of Old differences have been burned
beyond resurrection. stalwarts and Habreeds
these rooms In the most amcable spirit The Democrats
on the Other hand, are discouraged. They divided
into factions, each OF which charges the rest with bad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
CHARLES ?. DE GROAT.

Charles p. de Groat whose death from
BHghts disease occurred Mt Lewiston, Me- Wednes-
day night, well known I'm the theatrical profession
He had been before the public for nearly forty years. and
for the last twenty-five years he had been Of the best
old men" on the stage He played with John Turner'S
company in the West only few years OF late no
has lived at WalkertOn Ind He started out this
with Shook and Golfers Eastern Lights o. London" Com
binatiOn but after the first week he obliged 20 lie
over at Lewiston, where his death took place. He will be
buried there to-day by the Actors Fund He leaves
children and for years had been separated from his
wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
REPUBLICAN IN BOTH HOUSES.

A MAJORITY OF 8 IN THE SENATE AND Is IN THE
AssEMBLY-LATEsT RETURNS.
Election returns received yesterday show
that there will be Republican majority Of "a on joint
ballot IN the State Legislature the Republicans having
majority of 6 in the Senate and 1s In the Assembly
Henry r. Low the Republican candidate for Senator in
the XIIh District whose election considered doubt
full has majority of 142 votes. Late returns indicate
the election Of A. B. Craig, Democrat, and not G. i.
Baker Republican in the I'D Assembly District Of steu-
ben County In the Senate there will be 10 Republicans
and 10 Democrats and In the Assembly 70 Republicans
and So Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RAILwAY INTELLIGENCE.

topeka, Nov. S.-The Transcontlnenth
Pool Association held the adjourned meeting from chi
cago here yesterday George W. Rlstne accepted the
position OF Commissioner of the pool Tue Union Pacdc
Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Burlington ana
Missouri Denver and Rio Grande Northern Pacific, At
Gibson Topeka and Santa Fe an ST Louis ana san tfu-
cisco Railroads were represented at the meeting NO
other business was transacted.
PORTLAND, Me-, Nov. S.-The business OF the Maine
Central Railroad for the year shows the gross earnings TO
be 81 s64 6l5, against S2632l4O for 1857 gross gam
OF s23247 The operating expenses for 1883 were
81 s39 706 making the net earnings Sl'OZi'SO9'
BANGOR. Me-, Nov. Sat the annual meeting OF the
International Railway Company Of Maine held here to"
day the following officers elected: President John
III Pope OF Ottawa; yce-president Moan WOOL OF
Bangor direcors-John ii. Pope, Noah Wood r. A VI
son and L. II. Bmpee OF Bangor. ana W. b. ives LIS
MOrey and ID. L. MCFee, of SherbTOOke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s. Lieutenant-Com-
mander Charles II. Black and Gunners Samuel d. Hines
and James Hutchinson have been placed on the retired
list of the Navy Naval Constructor W. L. Minoyne has
been ordered TO inspect the ronclad Michigan at the
the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09

relief expedition and Of the instructions issued tor JUS
Guidance but makes aluson to Its failure. -,
General Hazen says Investigation made into the
standard OF thermomey adopted by the service whcn
resulted IN the adoption Of O standard which APP
proaches nearly that Of the International Bureau
OF Weights and Measures Attention is called 70 tne
the charge OF Instructed officer and the report say
" II weather service for the country is TO be
BEEN" The number Of stations In operation on June So
was ara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
Ey.sEyAT0R RIYDOLPHS FUNERAL.

MoRRIsTowN, n. j., Nov. S.-The funeral
services Of the late ex-senator Randolph VIII DO heia IN
this city ON Saturday afternoon In the South Street Pres
bvterian Church of which the deceased had been mem
her and an officer years Mr. Randolph will be buried
in Evergreen Cemetery of this place. The names OF tao
pabeareis from whom favorable responses have Deen
received ara Franklin B. Gowen, COurtandt Parker,
Henry O. kelsey Henry B. Little and William L. King.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09

The Jeffersonian Club of the WITH Assembly
District last evening rendered serenade to Justice Nc
Cartney, senatOrelect Campbell Assemblyman-elect
Roche, Aldermanelect shiels and City Judge-elect
NehIDas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
REPUBLICANS or 1HE XIXTH DISTRICT

The Republican Association of the Twelfth
Ward, XIXth Assembly District, met last night at Ar
nolis Hail. ia Observation-Disclosures near the Boule-
ward. Andrew Beatlv presi led, and appointed com
nc. 80 draf letter 70 the republicans Of tho Twelfth
Ward inviting tncIn To call meeting 10 form a Repub-
lean cluDtO Keep alye Republican spirit In the district
and to IUlln a nucleus for parry action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-09
THE FAILURE TO RELIEVE GREEDY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The Court of Inquiry
into the failure of the Greedy Relief Expedition met To-
day and agreed upon plan of procedure so far as 10 de-
eide to begin tomorrow morning the consideration OF tne
correspondence incident the organization ana ntg
Of the expedition including the instructions ssued 10
the officers In command II is understood Una, ls tds
of oral testimony will be deferred until after all e uoc
mentary evidence shall have been submltted'