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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
THO VERSIONS or A COLLISION
A DuMrBETwEES TIE cEPnEUs AND A FERRY BOAT
LIGHT DAMAGE.

There was collision with curious result at 9:15
n IN. Yesterday bel ween the steamboat Ccpheus. of
the Iron ; eamboat ComDanYs I'm, and The ferry
boat Elizabeth, Belonging to the New jersey Gem
trail RauToad. The Ccpbens was sent to tine
railroad company's docs AT COmmunlpaw TO meet
an excursion Tor COnry Island from Easlon, Penn.
As the steamboat was nearing tho dock the pIIot
saw he terry boat ELIZABETH also approaching, and
Captain Van sc aick, no was standing at the
wheel with tine pilot, gave tho order TO let the
Crpheus drift far enough beyond the dock to.permit
thu fcrr, boat 10 m, IKE its landing first. Captain
Van SchaiGks son stood between nlm ana tue pilOt,
aud all three men had their hands on the wheel. Ii
appeared ~ them thar the ferry noat was running
too close To the stern of the CeDheus. but they
thought the other pilot would steer clear. Sud-
denly the bow of the frrryboat graZed the stern of
the Copaeus and struck IT'S rpdder Inc wheel at
which Captain Van Scnaick and his compan-
ions were standing was sent spinning around
at a great late, and the captain was hurled t. he
roof of he nj It. house ami tell upon his They
rolled together on the floor beN the wheel and the
ia her got two three blows on tho legs from the
spukes. The piUl, who escaped injury, gave signal
to heengiueer 10 back In time to keep the steamboat
iron lunulng INTO the pior.
the Crpneus was rot damaged. The Elizabeth
had her tore stanchlonS torn away ana her deck
splintcreo. Her damages are estimated TO be about
$50 lie Cepheus co tllue1 her regular trlDs, but
the ferry boat will not he ready Tor service until to-
morrow. Captain Van setback remained on his
boat until the afternoon. None of his bones had
been broken. but his back was lame and he had
received severe bruises on the limbs and In the
grons. lie tainted while ne was being
taken to his home at No. 2O0 East Fifty
seyenth-st. As he lay IN bed last evening
he said that he was feeling comfortable.
Superintendent Ketchum. Of the Iron Steamboat
Company said to q TRIBUNE reporter la MI ht that
the lault of Tho COLLISION rested entirely with the
pilot of the terry boat The collision was due, Mr.
hetchum thought. 10 the heavy wind when was
blowing from tue east at the time aud which forced
the Jerry boat into the steamer and also TO tho
careessness of the pilot IN not giving the Cepheus
wider BERTH The officers of the railroad, however,
assert that tho Cepheus backed into the Elizabeth
ANA they exoncrate Joshua Bishop their pilot, from
all blame.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
A RACE BETWEEN OPEN BOATS.

A match race for purse of 5000 was sailed
Ia Narows yesterday between open boats Parole
owned and sailed by Captain "Jake" Schmidt and the
Whisper, owned by Frank W. Armstrong. and sailed by
Captain b. Alley. II contest between amateurs
and professionals and the former victorious The
course was from On the Good Anchorage, Tompkinsve.
s. /, Fort Lafayette, around the buoy of Bay
Ridge L. L. around the Robbins Reef buoy and return
10 the Good Anchorage repeating the course distance
VI twenty-five miles. During first round the wind
from the northeast, fresh and puffy On the second
surs tho wind hauled around to the southeast. The
Whisper started at l2625 and flushed 4:19:0l
ming by minutes 1 second The Parole started at
1:26:S8 and finished ct G25;02. Considerable money
nhanged hands the same two boats being rated
anon the best Of their class and having enthusiastic
becker&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
RAPID WORK ON THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
THE LINE FROM OAK LAKE TO coLGARY coMpIErap.

Ia
THE LINE FROM OAK LAKE TO COLGARY COMPLETED,
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRrsuSeI
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 1.-THE construc.
ton OF tue Canadian Pacific Railway was completed 70
Calgary yesterday T0is concludes Langdon. Shepard
Co.'S contract OF 674 miles, which extended from
Oak Lake. sxty-fye miles west OF Winnipeg to Colgary
The main track is finished 635 miles west OF winnipeg
The rapidly with which the road built Is acknowi
edged by railway remarkable. Langdon, Shepard
Co. receive for their work 81 100000 The total
cost to the Canadian Pacific Railway for constructing
the line to Cogary from Oak Lake 1000
Mr. Lsngdon the work has been done rapidly but he
believes the firm could do the same work
much faster. All the employed by his firm and all
the outfits used the construction have been over
by the North American Railway Constructing Company
which. under the superntendence Of James Ross, will
carry the work to completion Mr. Langdon says his
firm several contracts 10 the United states to 60
work at Devils Lake. Oak, another in wscon-
sin, and third 10 another State. Speaking OF tina
construction Of the road west OF Calgary Mr. Langdon
said would stake bis professional reputation that
man such u fine Intry for any railroad
through the mountains. The road could be drilled
through the noun tains with great facility The ne ne
says Is located about thirty miles beyond tue
summit OF toe mountains When the work TINS year 10
pleted will only be $50 miles Of the road 70 be
built large party Of immigrants from Ireland arrived
here yesterday nv the Canadian Pacific on their way
Dakota
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
THE SESSIONS BRIBERY CASE.
Drs1RICrArrpRVEY HERRIcK EXPLAINS WHY TIE
CASE HAS NOT BEEN TRIED.


CASE HAS NOT BEEN TRIED.
lFroM Az OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENTS ~ rHs TRtnrNEi
ALBANY, Aug. I'D. Cody Hcrnet, Dis
rictAttornsy Tor Albany Couaty before WHOM tie ses
bribery drst Tor prosecution to-day
day gave plain sta emelt OF tho history OF t1e delays
IN that case
There vas never" he said "any Intention honestly
believe. part Of other AttorneyGenera Ward or
Attorney General Russell delay the trial OF the case
In June, 1855 alter the ahar occurred,
intended TO have 1t tried, but 1t was
represented to me. and concluded so
myself. that 1t IuJudicious TO try 1t at that time
a. tue Legislature In session and WAS time OF
great excitement leo 1t III september In tho
County Sessions. wIon It postponed again week
because OF The absence o. General George Sharpe.
sent man TO EoN.YorK aud Kingston TO Ind General
Sharpe but he conld be found aud learned sub
.equeuty that be at Long Branch. When tile week
ended tho case Was pat over TIL October
because Henry smith, OF the counsel
for Sessions was sick. whon II In October the
o. her side obtaiued order from jude WestOrook
Transferring the case "a the oyer aud Iermner some
t,n- nfefin November Acknowledgement Ward sent
me and a-aed oet the 10 his successor,
"a he was good health and could not attend u
the ~ cosry a. no wished lconu DOT refuse snl
pus myself Ia communication with Mr.,
Russell. then Auorne' -Generaieiret We agreed
90 prcs. the beOr. oyer ana Icrmner IN All
uaf, when Judge Osborne presided. Que AT that time
question OF lie cOnshtntOnay 81 our Jury law Wa.
raised by the oLer s0e aud Judge Osborne announced
tnaL would unless o,Jcotion To tie la"
wa, waived botn lie IL January. 1852. all our
witnesses ready. and We hid provided II General
rnarpr invoked us constitutional privileges TO nave
r.-olu ton introduced VA tne Assembly to rcqLre him 10
tlcid.
e ut Jadge westbroox presided AT that term ana in
formed that he did rot visa 10 try The case NJ ne
han gIyeu the transfer the case TO OYER and
Tern,ucr IL was consequently, necessary To defer II
again. Judgo Wcsbrook held the term III AID In
cu ling MAY. 1Ac next were covered by the Jury
lAw o lection, aid tnc OnlT one held since then was
lli bt Judge WrsbrOok We end TO press suit
only oo-Sl, ns out also against Barber aud Ed
ward, ~ gcs witnesses together an very
sure tat Attorney Genrra Russell Ia very straight aud
homes In the whole matter. and the abuse OF him Is un-
warranted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12

VINO succeedeu IN getting In the way OF the LORD ray
or boat some half-dczeD lengths from the hnSn. Tue
interest was considerably increased the stroke OF the
obstruced boat proceeded claim foul not apparently
having he ce-est notions rs to what foul was. Inc
referee did OF think worth while dsqualifyng the
irrelevant tub. and no one else was 10 pie' .e rue
went 10 Me(re,ny va boat which must have won anyway
The hard struggle, however proved 100 much ior .no
winning stroke, W. 5. Shaw, who was unaDo 10 TOW
again onring the afternoon so preventing the McCreery
loat from coming the starting place III eiiuer tne
douule-sculls sx-Oared gigs. Dot OF whlcn VIII
Gllgan, The swimming Was won by +. D. neIis,
of Aiken, Son Co.. with the greatest ease un1 uo
t,,h-rnce went 10 Herbert slade disguised as 4. NJ
burke The prizes aud badges were afterward distributed
by j. Il. Armstrong. the president OF the assocauon oh
tho barge stationed at the winning post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
A LETTER FROM ARKANSAS TO TIE MAYOR

Mayor Edison has received the following letter:
COVE CREEK, Newton Co, Ark.
August the 4st, 1888 )
Sir Is there anyboady BY tue name Of Tyler In the
City. IL 50 Inform them that t1ere mas been young
man Murdered ut this place from Nswyork his people
1--we In Newyurk CITY and boatsmen some OF them
remember the OF aud OF them this name Ia W. ..
r,ier Dut do Not thare address We are ancios To
find Out where ns people II you give any in
formation would be glad to heave IL soon II those peo-
pie are your city about 1t please sends me hare
address other nand THIS letter and Will give
them tue correct OF the Bloody Dead they
will "a letter he Tim Tyler had from his
mother March but Disremember tue address and FOR
information address JNo SALMON Mr.. HERsEY
Newton County Arkansas
Mayor Edison has sent the letter to Inspector
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
TROTTING AT BUFF1LO.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug 1.-THE trotting
meeting was brought 10 close this morning Monroe
Chief the fourth heat and Of the class
much effort Santa Claus reported of and did
start After eight Intellectual attempts the horses were
given the word Adele Gould traled but the remainder
were well up aud stayed well together until reaching tie
backstretch, J. b. Thomas forged ahead and led
for a quarter Of u mile Coming nome, Mouros Chief
the lead and handiy by two lengths. In 2l9
The follows: Monroe Chief-I 1, |, /; Adele
Gouo-l, D. 9, 3; William H.-2, 2. s. A; j. Is. Tnomas-
g. 4, 4, z Fanny Witherspo0n and Director drawn
1ime-2:I9, 2i9A. 2:2I, 2:19.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
R0ilke
Michigan Central. 49,.
HoNoRs TO COLONEL J. W. PARAMoRE

ST. LOUIS, No., Aug. ia large general
meeting held Change after the close Of
the regular session to-day to congratulate Colonel
J. W. Paramore the completion Of the Texas and St
Louis Narrow Gauge Railroad. of which he president
Speeches made by Vice-President Greer Of
The Merchants Exchange; by exPresiient Thomas W.
West. OF the Cotton Excnange, and by Judge Lindey.
who compmened Colonel Paramore very highly for tho
enterprise and energy dispIayet by him in the COZ
struction OF this road and In the open
ing 10 the commerce OF St Louis OF line
OF communication with another very fertile section OF
tue treat Southwest. colonel Paramore acknowledge
the compliment in fitting terms gave bref history Oh
the road ana predicted for bright and prosperous
future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
OBITUARY.
THOMAS SLIDELL CLARKE.

Information was received in this city yester'
day morning OF death at St. Paul. Mimi, OF Thomas
sdel Clarke. at the age of twenty He was son
OF Thomas Allen Clarke, OF Yonkers. retired lawyer
who attained emnence In his profession atNew-Oreans
Mr. Clarke left home with small party OF friends on
July 8 for trip to the Yellowstone Park. and 1t was
while he was coming home that word was received oy
telegraph on Friday of his illness lie graduated
from Yale College In the class OF 1878, was member OF
the Seventh Regiment, promising young lawyer ald
member of the Bar Association. The funeral will take
place Utica, n. Y, OF which city his father was
native
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
BASEBALL NEVIS.
The New-York and Philadelphia baseball

The New-York and Philadelphia baseball
Mines were again at the Polo Grounds yes
terday. and. generally expected. the home nine Won
The score by innings Was as follows:
Philade phia .....................O 0 l.
New.l o. X ..............O - D
Fully 5000 people assembled at Washington Park'
Brooklyn, Yesterday. to win - the Interstate cnan
ninca The score by innings was as follows:
ouickstep 1890 $1,000. .....O o / 2 D
BrOOkiyn " L 4 " "
eoDd game was played at staten leland yesterday be-
tween the Williamsburg Athletic Club and the Staten
Island nine. The SCORE was:
Williamsburg ........-..... L w
staten Isltuu. " " " q
Other games yesterday were as follows
At Boston-Provi fence g. Boston q
At BunaO-Chicago 4. Bufao2
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nd D. Detroit o.
At Pniladr pnia- metropolitan s. Athletic z
Al Reading-Active IL, Anthracite IL.
AT Altoona Harris DurZ 4. Altoona q
Al Pittsburg-Allegncny q. Baltimore A.
Al Clnci .nau-Ecipse 2. CiDcinn ,ti l.
At Coumbus-5t Louis z. Columbus D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
MISS H1LEY'S ASSAILANT
A NEGRO ARRESTED AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IN SEVERAL TOWNS.

IN SEVERAL TOWNS.
The excitement among the people Of Linden N.
j., and adjoining towns over the outrageous as
sault committed upon Mary Haley, by negro, on
Tuesday last, seems TO increase rather than abate
IL is the topic of conversation in the shops and in
the streets. Threats OF lynchng the runiau, II
found are heard Oh all sides. FRIDAY evening Chef
OF Police jenkins. of Elizabeth received telegram
from the Mayor OF PhlllIpsburg informing hun of
the arrest of negro answering TO the description
given OF The assailant of tho little girl Yesterday
he went TO PnillIpsburg to identity The mau. On
his arrival home last evening Mr.. Jenkins informed
q TRIBUNE reporter that the prisoner was not the
negro no wanted, and that he had been dismissed.
In speaking OF the matter he said:
Tho man whom the police had arrested was
Charles Wilson. OF Somervllle, negro when have
known for some time l found the people of
Phillipsbnrg and adjoining cities mucn excited over
the outrage Men met me at the station aud told
ING they would do all they possibly could to dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE OFFICERS.

At a meeting of the directors of the Rich.
mond and Dsnvlle Railroad Company yesterday. Calvin
s. Brice elected first vice president IN place OF T. NJ
Logan, of ths directors who resigned Friday The
general committees reconstructed conform with
the change IN manag ement Tie executive COMMITTEES
Is made up as follows: william p clyde, George -
Scott, George l. Seney and George f. Baker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
A HoLLOW VICTORY fOR STATEN ISLAND

A cricket match was played at Camp Wash
ington ye erlay between the st eleven OF the New
York Cricket Club aud the second eleven OF the Staten
Island Cricket Club. Inc Staten Islanders, VINO were
first the bat, scored "a In the trst inning OF
which Il. H. OuorordEe made 81 and H. Lester 49, the
Ncw.York eleven only 49, OF which II. H. Jackson made
T. not out They followed on ami in their second Inn
irg 81 OF Dayey made 80, not oni, anu
Maynard l3 Mr. Les taking eglt wekets Tor 81 ruhS
TIE maca wAs docd-d the nrst inning In favor OF
Slnicn IL and by 55 rms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
DECISION IN AN OLD SUIT.
THE CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, AND ST. PAUL ROAD
WINS THE BARNES SUIT.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNs.I

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSB.I
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug 1.-The most i'm.
portau decision rendered in any court In this State
made by Judge Dyer, IN the United States Court
yesterday The case was the famous suit OF Barnes
trustee OF Albany, n T. against the Chicago Milwaukee
and 81. Paul Railway Co npany The case In one form
or auoner has been before the Of the country Tor
quarter OF century. The amount directly involved
IN branch of the suit is about but .he
plaintiff claims other amounts. direct or Indirect to over
$17.OOO.0OO. The is based on old mortgage and
involved the title OF the Chica 90 Milwaukee and St.
Paul Rlilway Company to roads betwee Milwaukee
La Julg, Dyer decided In favor OF tue com.
pany. The plaintiff will appeal directly to tho
United States Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
PARTY or TITLED TOURISTS.

BosroN, Aug. 11.-Prince honen.ons sul
Prussia the Count Gluchen, the Earl o. Fam Llv.
Lord Ephipstone arrived here this afternoon ols
eruoo on their way to Montreal where they vi srrr
presidents Stevens aud peous who intend 70 Sasdas
the Canadian Pacific Railway to it, terminus ths safV
they will look about Boston, aad WIZ tSes
train on Monday Tor Moptreal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
CHICAGO AND BOSTON TRAINS.

ST.. ALBANs, VT. Aug. ia meeting Of
railroad officials representing tue Grand Trunk. Central
Yer mont, Northern Concord aud Lowell railroads. wa
held to-day to for fast freight and plssen
ger service between Boston and Chicago The
ment into effect August 20. aud passenger trains
will run through in forty hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
NELSON ROSS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Navy Depart
ment has been informed of tho death OF Assistant En
neer Nelson Ross u s. N. (retired at Fort Covington
FIR anklin County, n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
d HoMIYG PIGEON FLIGHT TO-DAY.

Thirty boming pigeons, owned by the Brook
Ign Humng Club. are to started Ia Hamburg, Penn,
this morning n tie wea her is favorable In race for
cub priz q fne distance ar Ilhe 10 DO cOFereu 10
about 1Ui miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
DISAGREEMENT or JURYMEN.

WHEELING, W. Va, Aug. 1.-THE trial Of
Pilot Kear the scoto which came In collision
with the John LOOMS on July 4. 1882, causing
the loss Of sixty lives, ended at Parkersburg to-
day, the juIymen dsagreeing and being discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
TwO SUITS FOR 100000.

MONTREAL, QUE, Aug. l1.-Charles c.
Gregory contractor has entered action for $780,
600 against the Halifax aud Cape Breton Railway Com
pany and another for Ike amount against the Canada
Improvement Company The actions are to recover
surety bonds in the hands OF the defendanta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
THE TRICYCLE. on MOUNT WASHLyGTOM

MorNT WASHINGTON, n. H., Aug lie. f.
Heath OF Chicoper Mass. rode down Mount WASHING
ton m morning from the Summit House TO the Glen
House n tricycle.. Tue distance, eight miles, was
IN idc IN nfy-Hye minutes. the previous record on
bicycle oyef the same road was hour aud fifteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
THE FIRE RECORD.

AHAT MANDATORY DESTROYED.
The hat mandatory Of Alexander oar, .s.
n, Uunterdon.st, Newark was destroyed by n.o ~"
night The los, is about So OO0 with no insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
JOHN w. THOMPSON.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 11.-,Iohn W.
Thompson, Mayor of Davenport died this morning
the age OF sixty years He served In both houses
iowa Cenerl Assembly and was q delegate TO the ks-
publican National Conventions OF 1860 ana $780,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
LIEUTENANT O. SHELBY,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1l.-Adjutant -Iene.s.
Drum received telegram this morning snnoun oins W
death from heart disease Of First Lieutenant 4
Shelby, 16lh Infantry at Fort Concho on Augusta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
MRS. SANFORD E. CHURCH.

ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 1.-THE widow OF tns
late Chief Judge Church this evening Of pneumonA
at the age of years. She had been Ill for f'uf
weeka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12

SHIPMENTS EAST FROM CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE following is a
statement In tons, OF the shipments East
from Chicago for week ending SATURDAY, August IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-12
4 NEW BUFFALO NEWSPAPER.

Mayor Edison has sent the letter to Insl
Byrpes.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-03-07
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. Burnell, the dwarf, who for several
months has been one of the curiosities at a
museum il New York died of pneumonia
recently. At the age of fourteen she
was but thirty-nine inches high, and
weighed only forty pounds. In May, 1875,
she WIS secured by P T. Barnum as one o.
the curiOsities of his show, and since that
lime has been exhibited in circuses and mus
Gums in almost every state ard territory OF
he Union. In January, 1879, she was mar
ried 10 Mr.. Burnell, aud in the following
September became the mother OF a son y
means of the C2Sarian operation, which was
performed in Philadelphia. The little fell
low is now healthy and robust and full as
large as was his mother.
At Dexter, last Friday, the train on the
Southern Minnesota was showed in over
night, and its passengers were compelled to
stop at Dexter one night. Among the number
was woman with two children, who before
morning gave birth to little girl baby. The
passengers named the little girl Dexter
Inc, and raised purse OF $40 for the little
snow queen.
A shooting match between Capt A. h.
Bogardus and DR.. w. f. Carver occurred Oh
the grounds OF the Irving Park association,
1t Chicago and resulted in DR.. Carver, bear
ing off the homo and $3.50 of his oppon-
ents money.
TABOR, Colorado's brief senatorial orna-
ment closed his term BY distributing to
his fellow senators elaborate wedding cards,
which, he remarked to ca h. cost him
81 80 apiece.
Mrs. Ashley, wife of one of the wealthiest
and most prominent citizsns of Blooming
ton, H., has sued for divorce on the ground
of adultery by her husband.
Mrs. John florence, better known as Mrs.
Judah, the we'll known actress, died at San
Francisco, aged seventy-four.
Sank Monk, Horace G-eeIey's famous stage
driver died at Carson, New,