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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
WASHINGTON NEWS.
GOVERNMENT VESSELS TO BE SOLD

GOVERNMENT VESSELS TO BE SOLD.
WASHINGTON June 21.-The Secretary OF
the Navy to-day issued circular relating to proposals
for the purchase OF condemned Government vessels.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Navy Depart
ment until noon OF September "a, for the purchase OF
certain vessels which have been stricken from the Navy
register The vessels offered their appraised value and
their locality are: The Congress. S25,4oo; Guard,
$2S0o Kansas, $6100 and Sabine $1,000. at Ports
mouth, N H. Iowa. $4,000; Niagara, $4,000, and
Ohio $4,000, at Boston; Blue Light, $500, and
Florida, $64, 400 at New-London, Conn., Eew-oreans,
$500, ION the stocks at sacketts Harbor, N T.;
susquehanna, 50 900, at NewPork, Burlington, $4,000
Glance $500; supply $1,000 sorrell. 500 and DC
tator, $33 800 at League Island Pennsylvania. Fronc
$500 aud Relief ST. 900 at WASHINGTON worcester,
S25,400; Shawmut, $4,000 and Savannah, $4,000 at
Norfolk Roanoke, $37 200 at Chester, Penn Pawnee.
$4,000, and Seaweed, $500 at Port Royal, s. @.
Proposals must be submitted In sealed envelope,
addressed to the Secretary OF the Navy. No offer for
than one vessel should be included within one
proposal The will be sold for cash to the person
or persons corporation corporations Offering the
highest prices therefor above the appraised value Each
bid or proposal must be accompanied by deposit IN
cash Tor satisfactorily certified check Of not lcss than
10 OF the amount Of the offer or proposal and
also q bond.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
DEATH FROM AN OVERDOSE OF OPIUM.
AN OLD WOMAN PoIsoNED-THE RESULT DUE TIC
IGNORANCE AND CARELEssNEss.

AN OLD WOMAN PoIsONED-THE RESULT DUE TO
IGNORANCE AND CARELEssNEss.
DR.. @. r. Ellison, of No. 215 East One
hundred dtwefthst was called on Tuesday to attend
Mrs Mary Moore age sxty.iys, living at No 81 East
Observation-Disclosures Dr. Elson found her
suffering from sharp attack OF colic
and prescribed lead and opium pills, each
pill containing tbree-quarters OF grain OF opium and
one grain OF acetate OF lead he left directions with the
medicine and charged the attendants to be cautious in
its on Wednesday Dr. Ellison was summoned Dut
being absent at the time the messenger went to Dr.
John j. White, at Lexingtonave. and One-hun
dred and-e lghth-st, who found Mrs Moore when
he arrived at p. NJ, in a comatose condition and
an advanced stage OF opium narcosis, Remedies were
applied and Drs White and Cooke (who summoned
later I'm the evening, did all that possible, but Ia
spite OF all their efforts the died about a. m.
yesterday. In talking with TRIBUNE reporter
about the case last evening, DR.. White ssidi
When was summoned eleven hours had elapsed since
the last dose had been iaken and the moment saw the
woman knew there was really no hope she was pro-
foundy narcotiscd, VITA very Irregular shallow resp
ration, rad feeble, tremuous pulse OF about 10
Injected solution or atropa at once and kept up
the treatment giving in all about l16th OF grain OF
the akaod In woman Of her age and rather reduced
cOnd all violently active measures were OF course
cOntraindicated. After Dr. Cooke arrived we tried
citrate VI coficn and injected brandy simultaneously,
and for a time there seemed quite marked Improve
ment III the symptoms The pupils, however, remained
strongly contracted responding In the least TO the
airOpla Toward midnight she began TO sink and she
died m state UI profound coma NJ ABOUT a. u AneIo
was one curious and rather Interesting complication
which rendered the chances Of recovery worse, by the
way, and mat was she had paralysis"
"Iow much had she taken aud how did the mistake
OccuTl
The prescription was for lead and opium pls-10
pills each pill containing y OF grain oil opium and
grain Of acetate OF lead. When [ was sum
moued she had taken IN all ID pills.
making total OF 90 grains Of crude
opium and Is grains Of acetate OF lead. Like many
people OF that class they had sent and had the presep
ton renewed without consulting the physician and had
either misunderstood sarded Dr. Elsons direc
lions about taking the pills"
do druggists put up prescriptions without orders
from tine physclansp
In Ordinary cases | think they apt TO do so,
and there was nothing really dangerous the pre-
scrpton in question II used with ordinary
Intelligence. only gross negligence account for
slch a fata result In this case and the blame, in my
npinion. Is alone with the Moore family"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis for ne past hc,nty.fow hours

bBNOP5s JOT III VT1sT TUt7TTY70U V07Ts'
WAsHINGToN June 22-l a. m-Local rains
are reported from tue districts the Atlantic Coast
tho Ohio Valley Upper Lake region and Upper Missouri
Valley. Fair weather continues III the Gulf States.
Lower Lake region aud the Upper Mississippi and Lower
Missouri Valleys The temperature has fallen slightly
In the Middle Atlantic states, and has changed but
slightly in all other districts, with light south to west
winds the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts aud light vari
able winds IN the Lake region and Northwest.
Indications for today
For the Middle Atlantic states. slightly warmer, gen.
orally fair weather winds generally from south to west
stationary slight rso in barometer, $500,
For New. England, generally fair weather. slightly
warmer south 10 west WINDS stationary slight Use
In temperature. =, .
during tue day followed by ghtralns near Lake
Superior light variable winds shifting 10 east and south,
and In west portions falling barometer
For the Upper Mississippi aud Missouri valleys,
slightly warmer. partly cloudy weather local rains IN
northern portions winds generally IRON east 10 south,
followed by falling barometer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
4 RICH DISPLAY OF CHINA AND GLASS.

Il. NJ. Brundige, the dealer in china and
glass ware, removed on May from bis old place at No
SO Broadway the large No 81 Union Square
formerly occupied by Alexander 81. Hays. The
store is handsomely fitted up and is filled with
usually Hne stock OF rich cut glassware
and fancy goods. Worcester Minton, Copeland, Hun
guran Dresden. HHvilsnd Paris and Vienna porcelain
aud novelties dinner and toilet sets, bisque dgures
amp placques. game, fish. Ice cream sets and every
kno variety and glass TO be- found
special feature OF the display the cheap prety de,
coraed sets of china for country cottages There
ceedngy handsome after dinner coffee sets Ia fine cases
for presents The display OF and engraved glassware
of ali huds Is attractive ana many novel designs
shown especially handsome wine pitchers with spirited
engraved Of horses them Another attractive
display Is In English coored glass dishes for candies and
bon.b6na Handsome pacQues In rich frames adorn
tor aud graceful bsquc figures stand here aud there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
PREPARATIONS On THE WEST SHORE.

KINGSTON, n. Y, June 21.-FOur locomotive
engineers in the employ OF the West Shore Railway Com
pany started from here foot yesterday morning for
New York on the West Shore Railway track They were
ordered 10 go over the road in this way and Lecome
thoroughly acquainted with the track previous to taking
ont the regular passenger trains which will begin run
ming from here on Monday The first train will leave
at IS and the second 10 05 am, there being two
trains each way at first The time required for the
ssmile run is expected to be about three hours while
th- track is new The road from here TO CaIskil "a
about completed and the line Will be opened to Albany
In Inc first or second week In July. Ample arrange
menta are being made for the accommodation OF summer
visitors TO the Catskls including through paror cars
from Jersey city Kaaterskill Junction. A heavy
ufaI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
4 TRAIN THROWN FROM THE TRACK.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DETAINED FOR HOURS ON
THE MANHATTAN BEACH ROAD.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DETAINED FOR HOURS ON
THE MANHATTAN BEACH ROAD.
An accident that nearly caused the loss of great
many lives occurred on the Manhattan Beach Rail-
road last night about three miles south Of East
New-York, in the town of Flatlands. The 6:10 pm.
train from the Flatbush Avenue Depot, Brook
Ign, when rounding curve on An
embankment about twenty feet high
ran of the track the engine half buryjng itself in
the sand and two cars topping partly over. There
were seven cars on the train, all loaded with
passengers on their way to the beach to
SEQ the fireworks. The train was gong
at high rate of speed at the time and
the track spread. There was an embankment about
twenty feet high on side, but on the other side
there was small hill Although all the
cars left the track, which was torn
up for considerable distance. they
ran into the side hill and lodged crossways on the
track without any of them going over the embank-
ment. Owing to this fortunate circumstance no
lives were lost, though number OF persons were
injured, but none seriously, so far as could Do
learned last night. The railroad employees re-
fused to give information, and 1t was difficult to
ascertain who were injured. .
The accident occurred about one milo and half
north of the junction with the Bay Ridge Branch.
Instead of Immediately stopping other trains com,
ing from both directions. no word was telegraphed
to the Flatbush Avenue Depot aud four other trains
loaded with passengers were allowed TO proceed To-
ward the beach; These were all stopped at the
wreck and were held there for hours the conduc-
tors asserting that they could not return TO the
depot without orders. Trans also came up from
Manhattan Beach. In this way eeyeral hundred
men, women and children were detained Mt the
wreck and were not brought back TO the depot
until 1870 p. m. There was great indignation In
consequence of this treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
DISCRIMINATION IN FREIGHT RATES.

ALBANY June 21.-The Ra ilroad Commission
has prepared decision in the case Of the claim made on
the part OF g. A. streeter Bro OF Johnstown that the
Fonda Johnstown and Goversvlle Railroad Company
unsty Disseminated IN It's freight rates and was guilty
Of other wrongs to IT'S patrons The Commission fails TO
sp.,sip the charge OF unjust discrimination, while find
ing irregularities The compsnys rates also found to
be high, but not excessive -,
Finally tine board recommends: First that the road
adoot printed classification OF freight, like that OF ths
New. York Central, WITH such notifications as appnc.
able would probably be the best sec0nd that the road
adont a printed tarh OF its rates. which shall
be the same 10 all under like circumstances
for like service and third that bills be made distinctly
Giving hack charges separate from OF the Fonda
Johustoyn and GloyersYIlle road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
CRIMES AND OAsUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH

TO BE TRIED FOR RoBBING LETTER BOXES.
PHILADELPHIA June 21.-Henry Stewart, ar
on Tuesday robbing letter boxes this
afternoon In 1900 bail Tor trial The proper name OF
the Henry Anderson and he sentenced In
York County In 1879 to three for lar
ceny.
FINED AT TRENTON FOR SMUGGLING.
TRENTON n D. June 2l.-Dstrict- Attorney Keas-
hey this fled Information in the United states COURT
a9ans Captain Alvin Hall First Mate A. " Hail. ISeeono
Maze Michael and sailor Charles Prince OF me
brig Carrie BERTHA OF Jersey City for smuggling iVOVu
Iu6an cigars country June The captain was
nned 5000 Hall 500, Slmonson $780, and Prince $50.
STEALING LETTERS FROM THE MAILS.
RocUEsTFR N y June 2l.-J. n. Boyd, OF
Attca postos substitute route agent q Avon was az
BOYD stole about $50 letters from which ne
got Absut 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
DOCTORS DINING AND SPEECHMAKING.

DR.. Royal w. Amidon yesterday evening
gave dinner at Delmoncos to the N embers Of tho
American Neurological Association Covers were laid
for forty The tables handsomely decorated with
flowers At the presidents table seated DIR. Edes
the president Of the Association the Rev. Robert Coll
yer Dr. Putnam of Boston, Dr. Miles, OF Baltimore and
Drs. Agnew, j. O. Peters, OTIS MeBurney, OF New
York IL understood that the dinner not to DO
IL formal affair." aud consequence the guests allowed
themselves to give free expression TO the good feeling
which prevailed Informal speeches made by Mr..
COyer, Drs. Agnew, Edes Peters. OTIS, Putnam, Mills,
shaw, Gedney, Rockwell, Mason, kinnicott, Ward,
Hamilton, Livingston, Gerster, Birdsan, Amidon and
Otlerl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
GENERAL CROOKS PRISONERS.

WAsHINGTON, June 2l.-Referring to Cen
era Crooks Apache capyes the Secretary OF the Inter
Tor to-day said that he purposed leaving them in the
custody Of the military until they we're thoroughly
tanned This example might have good effect upon the
future conduct Of the Indians The military is better
able 10 feed and for large number Of prisoners
than the Interior Department In view Of the reduced
appropriation made by the last Congress for tho main
tenauco OF the san Carlos reservation.
An important telegram received at tho War De-
partment to-day from General Crook, giving his Views
upon the disposition 10 be made OF capturel indians IL
viii b. public at present. az II will be subject
Of discussIon &c the Cabinet meeting lO.morrOw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
OHIO DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Confined from First Page.

Of honest labor the great dement OF the latter are
inuous and unwse and ought to be corrected and the
promiseS of the Republican party to abolish this system
are shown to be false and hypocrca by its failure 70
do so while IL has had the powei. =.
Sirh-Tbe protection of the Government Is due TO all
American citizens, native and foreign born, abroad 90
well as at home.
Serenth-We realrm the resolutions Of the State Con-
ventions Of Ohio In $780, 1881 and 1882 and OF the Dem
ocratic National Conventions Of 1872, 1875 and lss0
demanding thorough reform and publication OF the civil
Service and charge that the Republican party has VIC.
lated every pledge has heretofore gwen for the reform
thereof aud has failed during It's long administration OF
the Government 10 correct even crying abuses
and we demand, therefore, change in the exclusive
administration OF the Government itself as the reform
cent Star Route trials thereby eustng corrupt rings con-
federated to protect crime and prevent the punshmens
of criminals and by doing to make 10 possible TO again
punish fraud and theft In the public service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
CONSOLIDATION ON STATEN ISLAND.

CONSOLIDATION ON STATEN ISLAND.
It is officially announced that the Staten
Island Railway Ferry Company ana the staten Island
Rapid Transit Company TO be consolidated at once,
and the present railroad extended from Clifton TO the
foot Of Hyatst. NewBrlghIon, which Is the nearest
point OF the island to NewYork CITY, Another railroad
will be built from the latter point along the north shore
~ thr island 10 Elm Park The boats OF the present
sontb shore ferry will make tweny-minue trips be-
tween the Battery and the foot OF Hyattst- Work will
he on the tracks depOs etc. as soon rs possible
Indicate OF scotch capitalists will furnish the funds
for that purpose II IL also stated that the rate OF fare
Yin ne maintained at ten cents for transient passengers
bnt that connutaon tickets will be sold at the rate OF
n,teen for one dollar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
FACTS ABOUT KENTUCKY WHlSKEY.
IHY TELEGRAPH To THE TRInUSEI

WASHINGTON, June 2l.-Accordng to
statement prepared the Internal Revenue Office the
product OF Kentucky whiskey for the year about to
close viii be only about one-fourth great as the
animal product for the preceding years From July
J. 1892 10 April So 1888. the amount OF Bourbon
wniskey produced I'm kentucky 5.OG0,7l5 gallons;
of this amount 1892 500 gallons produced 10 Feb
ruaIy, MaTcD ana April, 1888 Otner official hgures
show that annual consumption o. Kentucky whskey
exceeds 100000 gallons being nearly double what II
was We or slr years aKo. The amount OF Bourbon
whiskey In bonded warehouses In Kentucky, May l,
1883, was 4,524,5G7 gallons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
INTERNAL REVENUE CHANGES.

WASHINGTON. June 21.-James e. Wheeler,
Of Tennessee an agent OF the Internal Revenue
at present duty Ohio, has rendered his resignation
to the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue at Greensboro
KY General W. T. Clarke. OF Texas chief clerk Of the
Internal Revenue Bureau has also resigned TO take
eeot July l. and will be appointed revenue agent vice
Mr. Wheeler resigned The vacancy IN the Office Of chief
clerk will be filled temporarily by Walcott Lay. clerk
IN tnat office.
II stated to-day that the plan for the reorganization
and consolidation OF internal revenue districts Will be
completed b. Saturday. IN which case II viii PROBABLY
tLen be proau gated In the form Of executive order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
JOURNALISTS yIEWIyG THE HUDSON.

The New-York Press Association enjoyed
a second excursion yesterday. On the previous day as
the guests OF John H. starin the delegates ana their
wives went to Glen Island, while yesterday they were
given sail up the Hudson and dinner at Cranstons,
beng entertained by the proprietor OF Cranstons Hotel
After dinner q business meeting was held when Is, u.
Berry, OF The Norcch Telegraph was elected president
OF the As.ociaton Norman Cole, OF me Aessengero
Glen's Falls vice presidenE and A. D. Bunne, OF I"s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22

TRIBUNE OFFICE. June 22-l a m.-rhe changes IN
the barometer during the fair partly cloudy weather
or Yesterday were slight The temperature ranged
between $50 and SO. the average 0lSs) being lA'
higher than the day last year and l+
lower than Wednesday. ,,.,-
Cloudy and cooler with occasional light ralns.
followed by partly cloudy fair weather, may De ex-
peetsd to-day In this city and Vicinity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE.

PatzcuacO the railroad question still continues
MISCELLANEOUS RAILROAD INTELLIGENCE.
TRENTON, N. j., June 21.-On the strength
of petition filed in the United States circuit Court by
Edward Green counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. order was this morning issued that tne
New-York and Long Branch Railroad Company snow
before the Cour June % why some proper per-
should be appointed by the Court to act as SUI
perntendent Of the latter road to manage ana operate
the under the Courts direction and I'D accordance
with an agreement OF January - 1857 Argument was
subsequently continued to July u
YOUNGSTOWN, Penn, June 21-The Attorney. General
has applied for an Injunction to restrain the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company from constructing its tracks in
Lafayette st.. this borough on the ground that the
street Is highway OF the Commonwealth and That the
tracks would be public nuisance. hearing Will take
place on Friday.
WILNTSGToy, N c. June PA special meeting OF the
stockholders of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company was held here to-day to consider the question
OF new railroad from point Wilson, on the VIII
mngton and Weldon road to Florence, the Whining
ton, Columbia aud Augusta road The matter was unan
mousy referred Board Of Directors with full au-
thory to act The whole OF the line has already been
surveyed aud the right OF way purchased NJ,
have declared a semi annual dividend OF per cent
payable on July 10 The directors OF the WILMINGTON,
semi-annual dividend of per cent, payable Oh July H.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the directors OF tho
Northern Pacific Railroad Company yesterday there
was no action taken ABOUT dividend on tue prolerreu
stock. Only routine business was transacted.
PHILADELPHIA, June 21-The net earnings OF thsPhn-
adcphia and Reading Railroad for May were S66s,797,
beng decrease as compared with the corresponding
month last year OF S92 145 The business OF the Coal
and Iron Company shows loss for the month of $13497
compared with profit OF 1904 for tho same month
last year The receipts OF bUth companies for the
first nve months Of the year 81 1901, being
gain compared with the corresponding period or last
year Of Sli6,521.
BURLINGTON, Vt, June 21-The Supreme Court met
to-day 10 hear the report Of the commissioners In the
Of tho Central Vermont against the Montpelier and
Wells River road, In which the defendant road refused
to receive passengers and freight from the plaintiff
The Commissioners decided that freight and passen
gers DO received The defendant road will submit
exceptions June 30 TRs Is the first case OF the KIND
I'm Vermont.
BosroY, June 2I.-The Advertiser In the morning will
state that there appears DO much internal strife In the
Rutland Railroad corporation and that determined
effort will be made place the present management
at the next annual meeting 1t understands tnat Joel ~
Haven, the treasurer has removed and James H.
Williams, OF BellOG Falls appointed as his SUCCESSOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
GEORGE W. GILCHRIST.

George W. Gilchrist who was for many
years in the ship ohaDdery business 80 SO southst
died yesterday morning. Mr.. Gilonrst born In ~
George Maine, in 1911 He went TO when very
young and was in command Of vessel before he was
twenty years old At different times he anded
the brig Grandee, the barks Lus aud Frank In, and
the ships Rochambsau, S. Curling and Edward O'Brne.
His last voyage as o commander made IN the Ed
ward OBrue lie began the snip ceandlery business IN
this city fifteen years aud retired from IT only
reeently He leaves a wife and a daughter who l. the
wife OF er Mayor Grace. Mr. Glchrisrs body viii be
taken TO his birth place for burial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
DESTITUTE IMMIGRANTS.

Officer Young, of the Society for the Pre-
venton Of Cruelty TO Children. brought to the Four
teenth Precinct Police Station last night man and
his wife aud three children, whom he had
rested in the Bowery. The gave the name
Charles Philip age twenty nine, and said that he
a clerk He was q native OF GIamOrganshiTe no said,
VINO had recently emigra ed from Yorkshire England,
this country He arrived here about ten days ago,
and WAS utterly destitute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
WASHINGTON NOTES.

wAsmSJToS. Thursday. Juno 81, 1888.
sroPPED on HIS TRAvELs-A live horned Texas frog
arrested in his travels through the malls received Al
the Dead Letter ONCE to-day.
RELATIVE TO THE CREEK INDIAN TRoUBLEs.-Two rep
OF the Creek Indians this morning called
upon the missioner OF Indian Affairs for the pur
pose OF eectng settlement OF tho fractional differences
existing among the Indians IN the Indian Territory.
They did OIL have clear idea OF how this object was TO
be effected and Com missioner Price Informed them that
they musi pres Ut tueir views III written communities
ton to the IudIau Bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22

and there make pendulum observations. IN
structed by the United States Coast Survey. The
other members OF the expedition left on June In
the steamer Zeaandia, which reached San Fran
cisco to-day. rbe observers are pleased with the
results Of their observations, and will submit the
full report of their work to the Committee OF the
National Academy at an early day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-22
AN INSANE MANS THREAT.

BosroN, June 21.-Henry H. Wells, son OF
wealthy respectable parents, residing IN Minneapo
lis was arrested in the fremont House this afternoon
while acting in an insane manner. He demanded that
the men take or their hats to him. and threatened 10
shoot them n they did not. heavy revolver and q
con siderabe sum OF money were taken from hum.