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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
nTspTrTFD WATER FRONTAGE.

The suit of the New-Jersey West Line Rail
way Company against the Central Railroad the American
Dock and Improvement Company and Others for owner
shin OF the water frontage Of COmmunpaw Bay, was de-
cded yesterday by the Circuit Court OF Newark in favor
Of the plaintiffs in accordance with Judge Depues charge
to the jury. This verdict relates only to the strictly legal
aspect OF the case which referred to Jude Depue
eleven days ago by the Chancery Court in which 1t has
been pending for nearly three years As Judge Depue
fused to try question of equity, 1t il now referred
again to the Chancery Court The question at
issue Is the possession Of 10000 square
feet Of water frontage Communipaw Bay valued at
several millions OF dollars The land is all under water,
adoins the property NJ the Central Railroad by whom
II has somewhat improved, although not included IN
grant. Three years the state granted this land 10
the West Line Railway, whose right disputed by the
Central Railroad. third claimant for all lands under
water New-Jersey the NewIersey Propretors, who
claim hold title under grants made In 1864, oy
Charles III Of England TO the Duke OF York and oy the
latter t. George Carteret and John Lord Berkeley,
and by their legal representatives to the Board Of Pro
pret0rs They also claim title under express acts OF the
Colonial Government by Indian titles etc. The ques
ton Of the right or these PrOpl1et0rs came M In
cidenty in the in the suit. The verdict OF
the Circuit Court decides the application OF the state law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
rHF AGUERO CASE IN THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Tn the Senate to-day
Mr. Call offered resolution, when WAS re'errou ~
the Committee on Foreign Relations requesting inc
President to prevent the delivery Of Senior Carlos Aguero
now in prison at Key West and held for eHtradton on
the demand of Governor Of Spain under the treaty OF
extradition. until it should be ascertaned that the
charges against him true and that he s not wanted
for political oences and requesting the President 10
direct the OF the United states 10 nave
An examination made the and II II shOua DC
found that the prisoner had been arrested IN te
states for political offences committed IN the lstih vi
China that then the President cause such prOceeungs
IN he had In conformity with law would prevent the
extradition of Senior AguerO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
CAPTfVEs FIGHTING DESPERATELY

AKRON, Feb. G.-Four desperate men were
caught in the act OF breaking into the office Of the silver
Mining Company, about eight miles southwest OIL
this city last night The burglars were discovered py
miners who at once called OF their brethren ana
surrounded the robbers When the burglars saw that
they were trapped they drew knives and reyoVers and
made a desperate fight, but were finally oyerpoWerea
ana takeu 10 Ellsworth, where they were IOuEeu ~
faiI TheV arr sppo-ed TO the men VINO com
United The robbery and blew open the ConnOUoh Naley
safe az MogadOre saturday night ara WHO o'VAo '"
a house la tuis city Friday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
ONE OF sTRoBACHs DEVICES.
a NEW WAY OF CONDUCTING A CONGRESSIONAL
CAMPAIGN.

NEW WAY OF CCNDCCllNU A CON"hEonIONAL
CAMPAIGN.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-E. h. Wiegand, an
examiner Of the Department Of Justice. to-day before
the House Committee Expenditures in the Depart
ment Of Justice described novel method for securing
funds TO conduct Congressional campaign The aspir
ant was Paul Str0bach, whom the Senate failed 10
nrin for Marshal OF Alabama. While Mr.. Turner was
United States Marshal that state. the witness said
strobach asked 70 be appointed Deputy Marshal,
planning that he was anxious 10 make canvass for
Congress lie secured the appointment, Mr.. Wiegand
testified named number Of deputy marshals and went
through district making arrests that fees might be
obtained dsfray the expenses Of the campaign strO
bach defeated Washington and contested
lis seat.
Inc examiner said that many poor men were arrested
ID Alabama Dy deputies tAe charge OF chOppmg wood
o. public lands. Th,se often compelled 10 sell
ELF sc4 possessions 70 pay the costs Or their trlt
taken In some Instances than 100 miles ami forced
70 70 on foot and then discharged ana allowed 10 return
nome a. best they could OF the arrested died
tef want VI food aud from exposure. Their families also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
4 pREARY. couFoR1LEsS DAY.

The day opened yesterday in weary and
dspidrng manner. There was mud and water On lhe
ground and dampness and heayiness IN the air. la the
esr,, rt ~ the ,v IL rilnet htle, and seemed 10 stop
from sheer exhaustion the day wore on II was not
cold enough To freeze and warm enough 10 prevent TAX
ing cold in fact It Wa just such day ~ pneumonia ana
rheumat most rcve In. IL one ol those days "hen
the ice lint water AMI the water Hnt rre ana you ea"
MT say that anything Il ~ 10 ought 70 u Inc sHue's
AID ,fe tc,c,rs and the elevated trains all srnelled
m.sty. damp aud dsagroeaDle Livery one was LII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
GENERAL sHERMAN's RETIREMENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.--William I. Sherman
will be placed on the retired list Of the Army tomorrow"
under the provisions OF the act OF Congress hahhs N
trements in the Army compulsory in the cases OF all
,cers sixtvdve wears of age general order will be
issued morrow morning announcing General herman
retirement The only changes which VIII result from LIS
reremeut will be that Colonel John +. iOurtelote' |
Cavalrv and Colonel John Bacon, 9TH Cavalry, now act
nr A. ides-camp 10 General sherman, will he ordered
Ia reiun their regiments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08

tempered. 10 was depressing nave 20 wane tnrouRh
puddle get TO car and TO slip down tn the mud In eek
ting ont ofit Over the river and harbor the mist 10y
increasing and disappearing made the mast OF the
shipping along the piers look like spectral and leaess
forests The only " comfort IN the day was the prog
n0scaiOn OF the signal service office OF clearer weather
toward night As night approached, the atmosphere
grew colder. but little clearer Finally light drzsle SET
In, and 20 closed the dreary day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
THE COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Feb. I'm the Court of Appeals
today Chief Justice the Hon william Ruger and assO-
eiates present, the following business was transacted:
No 2l-In of probate Of the will OF Mary
O'Hara. Argued
No Gl-Marv A. O'HaIa and another, AIT William II
pu dev and another. executors inpleaded- Argued
No 5i-Wllam T.. Leavit executor Rgt Henry Goodrich
and another Executors impleaded Argued
The following is the day calendar for February s:
Nos. 40 Al, "a, II and 742.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
GONE TO KILL BUFFALOES.

Richard OCOnnor, of No. 101 Madison ST,
reported Police Headquarters last night that his son
Willie age fourteen, had left home on the previous day
for the Great West de took with him neighbors boy
and their object thought was the OF
giyeness aud requesting that she ss the BABY Tor H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08

.r,,.rea Ine-anees cIcd vnere the eaaminer III
sssatine the ofioes Of Government officials, W.
nr~stenef IT. A. Wilson, now receiver OF puppfno
,nooev had a. one time attempted TO shoot Dim ar;
Wiegsnds testimony covered examlnsuons Hauo Al
GEORGIA Alabama and North Carolina.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
ROBBED BY 4 FALSE FRIEND.

Two excited women called upon Captain MUIR
ply Police Headquarters last night One Of them car
ned a small travelling satche She told the Captain that
her Greene, and that she and her companion
had Just come from Montreal There came with them a
friend OF hers, a whom she bal known for over
year When they reached the Grand Central Depot che
gave her friend the checks for her baggage and
him to have her trunks the hotel az which she IN
tended % The trunks reached her hotel ahd
inquiry proved false friend hld run away Win
them. The trunks contained valuable jeWeiry. Mrs.
Greene Was turned over w Inspector BYr.-ss care.
health journal tells How to Catch Cold
The cold may escape. for all We sLa moi under
take 10 catch it, Noutstcwn Herald
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
BURNING OF TIE MONTREAL TCE-P4LACE
From The Detroit Free Press.
L 4 -.

From The Detroit Free Press.
Shortly before o'clock last evening the
In the eupOla Of the ice palace noticed smoke
issuing from the upper part OF the structure ia tne
the cupOa. They escaped through loophole to the
roof. although the footing exceedingly slippery ana
dangerous. Meanwhile those the ice below noticed
the smoke and Immediately gave the ALARM although
much loss Of time ensued the palace being situated IN
the river at a considerable distance from hfe-nox
There also additional delay in getting the engines
answered the call from the wharves TO the river
and by the time Nos o. ana ID were on the spot te en-
tire central tower mass or halnes After most
exasperating wait OF many valuable minutes the hoes
through the ice finished ana the hose droppei INTO
them. The which the three engines threw on
burning tower had perceptbe effect on the anes
which shot hercely upward ana lt me ehuIe Loht OF
the city. forming spectacle that was ar once sublime
terrific Meanwhile the situation Of the two men on
step step driven along the reacherous ice blocks 6y
the erceness Of the heat, and finally sought shelter De
hind the corner tower on Tue northwest. mere my
loudly cried for help and were encouraged 10 hOu on o
the crowd below Much dissatisfaction was expressed AT
ever when IL il loudly cheer2d. and the speed
with which it up in position almost compensated
shortly after the rescue of the worknen the chief
drove rapidly the scene IN one OF the department
seichs He at once saw tht te hlgn ctntIa IONeL
doomed that it would require all the resources OF Tue
department the main part OF the building when
now began TO blaze IN several places he ,lecSe ,o
companies concentrate their energies on tne TWO
southern towers, Which were now on IRE. Ey ths tIe
almost the entire force the Montreal Fire Department
work, and for long time StuDnOfny OuShI th5
fire inch By nchbu It soon became evident 10 tue spec.a
tors that nothing could the splendid palace OF cry
tai with deaenng crash the huge central tower EEL
and where moment DclOi6 SlouN N" va
Ice wrauDcd i'm flames nothing now remained but up
warl-rising cloud OF sparks and smoke a..
The origin the COuldgratiOu Is mystery, although IL
is supposed 10 have been caused by IRE which the
workneu had in the cup0la to warm themselves Win
THE wOrkmen however unite In denying that the us
aster arose from any caeesness Of theirs The building
il a total loss "a there insurance, II being sup
posed TO he entirely reproOf The completeness OF the
ruin shows how little dependence 10 he placed IN So
called ireproOf buildings La Fronzey the fireman Dur
ed by blazing block OF ice. which fell from the south
wall was reported better ut midnight Inc D0iy va
ness IN an editorial the fire. Will say tnat
tho tee
such an ln1ammab.e structure 90 near TO the stone
wharves OF the city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
WHEAT STATISTICS.

amer ming iiarrlsuurg place cr the next meeting
the encampment adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08

"That's regular London proyerb," said Mrs.
Ramsbotham; " mean People who live IN G2sshouse-
sf shouidnt throw stones L turned of Regentst
the 9th er day. and actually found myself In Gasshouse
ST. No stones were being thrown, I'm glad TO say -
Punch
Boston Girl" How lovely il must be to work
on a newspaperi Are you paragraphs ~ - .
Exchange Editor-" No, am scisSor-aphtst Pull
adephia Gail.
81 cannot understand,- said Mrs. Ramsbot-
ham, "a this russ harbors OF refuse. Why can't
they refuse 1oat out u seat What do they
want TO harb1r 1t for = Punch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08

eOla seller so days.
1885, seller 90 days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-08
The MONEY MARKET.
SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
FEBRUARY 7. 1851.

THE GENERAL LIST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
Gov. Cleveland's Rssht-Hand Man.

DANIEL s. LAMONT HIS PRIVATE SECRETARY.
President-elect Cleveland's successful admin
1stration as governor OF the state OF New York
has brought into great prominence the man who
shares his counsels and whose knowledge and
importance Ia the development OF the extraor-
binary success which characterize5 the public
career of his chief. The private secretary OF the
President-elect, Daniel S. Lamont, was born in
Cortland county, n. Y, February 9, 1851. He was
the only Child or a country merchant in good cir
cumStanceS, VINO gave him an academic educa-
ton. Upon leaving college he entered his fathers
store as clerk, an occupation which proved unc0n-
genial and was soon reilnuu!shed for the pursuit
OF politics MI Lamont was made delegate 10
democratic state conventions before he had at
tanned lis majority: His first office was as
deputy clerk in New York He was a member OF
tho New York assembly IN 1870, 1871 and 1875. In
l576-'T he acted as chief Clerk in the New
YORK state department, under John Bigelow.
j. Tilden during the time he was governor OF the
Empire state and after his nomination for the preS
dency in the period OF his cand1dature 1t is
that MI. Tidan has employed him ortener IN conf
dental matters than he has any other man. From
1875 until 1888 Mr.. Lamont was secretary OF the
democratic state committee OF New York. He evil
denced as such marvellous acquaintance with the
details or ate politics, and knowledge OF public
men and politicians rarely eQualed. His facility OF
remembering persons and calling them by name Is
he now holds January I, 1888, and also military
secretary, with the rank of colonel Mr.. Lamont
has had some experience as newspaper man, hav-
Ing been managing ediCor OF the Albany Argus for
some years until he accepted his present appoint
ment. He is still stakeholder In the Albany Argus
company. of which Daniel Manning is president.
HIS grandparents came to this country II OH Scot
LAND. He has wife and Two children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
Church Fair Gambling.

Church Fair Gambling.
MoNsIGNoR CAPEL CONDEMNS THE PRACTICE, But
INVESTS HIS MONEY IN CHANCES.
From the New York SUM-
Monsignor Capel stood at the head OF short
flight of stairs last night at All Saints church fair
with silver sign that read "Refreshments", OF
one side OF him, and another that read 'Sand-
wiches" on the other, while just above his head in
cleaning brass, were the words, "Ice Cream
When he was ready to talk the sxty-eight young
women who sold chances In all sorts of household
furniture and wearing apparel, and the young men
who had charge Of various kinds Of stands where
masculine comforts were for sale in chances, all
pastor, said he had suggested that the Monsignor
should speak on Ecclesiastical Gambling"
Mgr. Capel said this was the third fair he had
attended in this country, and that he had taken a
pretty strong resolution not to visit the fourth
OF all the ecclesiastical gamblers he had seen
those present were about the best "But II We're
to go back to the Pope and to tell him OF the
excellent priest In Harlem and to say, All he
does is TO run horses in the basement OF what was
congregation selling chances don't you think he
would be astonished? Well, that Is what your
pastor has to do, and bear witness that better
chances on your side every time.
''That Is the painful side OF 1t. am not o sup
q fairs but there is good SIDE sser all
wishes TO buud-to leave behind him place where
you and your children after you may worship.
You come here to help him. Whatever you 90 Is
done TO aid IN laying bricks and stone. There is
nothing bad IN Kidding church OF debt, or in re-
pairing an Old church or In building new one.
NOW that yen nave begun this work say 70 You
ished."
MonsignoI capel invested as much as $40 at the
comforts He did not take vote on the big oak
cane that Is to be presented to che most popular
kss hsa sSs lead 1 asa q ss . ,os s1
his credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
Political Notes.

The Virginia general assembly, Saturday, passed
over the governors veto the electoral board bill,
which virtually places the whole election ma
chnery OF the state In the hands OF the democrats
Hon. Samuel j. Randall spoke in Atlanta, Ga,
Friday night, at the grand state demonstration, TO
10000 people, and left there for Washington the
same night.
McGregor. VINO was on the prohibition ticket, in
West Virginia, has formally notified E. Willis VII
son, the democratic governor elect, that he viii
contest his seat. The republicans by this contest
hope TO gain Congressman.
The Oficial canvass in Washington Territory
gives voorhees, (den delegate TO Congress, 20e 95;
Armstrong trep.l, 20 $40
The Official vote OF Colorado was: Blaine, 80 ga;
Cleveland, q. 62T; Butler, $751; St John, 759.
Tine democratic committee OF York county, Pa,
en- Saturday endorsed the nomination OF Or. J. A
Swope, OF Adams, Co succeed the late W. A. Dun
can for the congressional term, which expires on
the 4th OF March next.
The Chicago Times OF yesterday says: 1.-The evi-
dence of fraud in the second precinct Of the eight
zenith ward is DOW positive and this was shown to
Mr.. Brand, Its democratic candidate for the state
senate, whereupon he teegraphed TO stop the man
damus proceedings, and he will now make no effort
to obtain his seat The Times also claims that
the democrats Will make no effort TO control the
leg stature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
Work and Wages.

The general feeling among business men In Pitts
burg is growing more hopeful Alexander Smith
& Sons mills, Yonkers, New York, employing be
tween 5000 and 1000 hands, shut DOVE Saturday
and will not resume for an indefinite time.
Buelis hosiery mill, at Triton, n. H., commences
to-day on full time, but with cut down Of 10 per
cent. Ballantyne & Fletcher's Granite wooden
mills, at 1ilton. also start up to-day. The en-
ployes OF the five principal glass factories Ia Pitts
burg viii to-day 1naugurare a strike against q re-
duction in their wages averaging q per cent.
About LOCO peieons viii be thrown out OF employ
ment-. The Gloucester (N. j. Bingham mills,
which have been idle for three weeks past, Will re
sumo operations to-day at reduction OF Is per cent
in wages. The Howe Sewing Machine company g
works in Bridgeport, Conn, were shut down on
Wednesday till January 1, and about 800 hands will
be thrown out. "A notice was posted at the War
to-day wages would Be reduced IL per cent. The
foundry employs about 500 men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
The New Orleans Exhibition.

A New York engineer is on his way 70 New or.
leans Tor the purpose OF preparing an estimate Of
how much money Will be needed place the drives
leading from the city 10 the exposition grounds
In condition fitted 10 the demands that Will grow
out OF the influx Of visitors expected at the coming
Worlds fair. Prominent citizens OF New orleans,
alarmed over the possibility that the city cor
poration VIII neglect the needed improvements,
have determined TO raise by subscription sufficieEI
funds 10 carry out such plan as he may recon-
mend 10 the event or the failure OF a memorial
which they are preparing 10 present 20 the New
Orleans common council or dozen drives lead
ing nom the City, drives with marked natural
advantages, scarcely one IS IN tolerabe order
Fine scenery on the outskirts or the city is shut 81
as enectuaily by reason OF these bad roads as
though deep river or impossible forest lay be-
tween II means broken springs and injured
horSe1eSh, II no worse. TO make trip any distance
down the river banks. One thing only In this
direction has the city government decided upon
substantial asphalt pavement is 10 accommodate
travel from the city's center to the exposition
grounds, but there seems doubt even as 10
whether this viii be completed until after the big
fair is opened. A New York livery man is arrang-
Ing TO tranfer large portion or his extensive
stables TO New Orleans during the fair Hard
times IN New York are telling on the livery busi-
ness In most marked fashion. Il IS hard TO md
a safer thermometer or financial health In New
York than that which registers business at its
liyeries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
RTCErFY naparteS fhtS life Nova-nl.or


BECKLEY Departed this life November 3Oth 1854.
after painful illness Mrs. SALLY BECK
LEY, aged seventy -si1 years
Her funeral viii take place from her late residence
1l23 Sth street. Tuesday December ID st two O'clock
Friends and relatives are respectfully invited TO
attend.
DEETH, AZ $50 Q. m. December LIST 1884, Mrs.
Funeral at p. m. Tuesday.
DoNoHUE. On Sunday. November so 1854 ct 8
q m. MARY, bloved wife Cd John Donohu e, IN the
year Of her age native Of Lssole County
Funeral viii take place from her late residence No ~
b street northeast on Tuesday. December z Ct q 30
p.
GILMAN. At Baltimore Md, Wednesday Novem.
Der 70, 1854 GEORGE II. GILMAN. seed seventy
three years.
LYNCH. On Sunday. November the s0.h 1884 &C q
NJ A and Rose Lynch, aged ten months and thirteen
days
Oh Tommie. It was hard to let thee CO.
Zen though with sneeis from this vale Of woe;
So hard TO whisper, on. cherished ona
Father in Heaven. Thy VIII be done. MANA
Funeral viii take from the residence Of his par
ents No. sos 1871 streets southwest Tuesday ev9n-
ing at O'Clock Relatives and friends respectfully
invited TO attend
MORGAN. On Saturday. November 10Th 1884.
CATHARtNE MORGAN. reiict Of the late James Nor
in the forty fifth year Of her aga ReQriescst in
pSce.
Funeral will take place from her late resdsncs 2ISo
street northwest. Tuesday, December ID ct s 80
Requiem mass al st. Stephens church az O. m Friends
of the family are respectfully invited 70 attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01

ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE THE GALLowS.-The prison
officials OF Salem, N. j.. Friday night discovered
that How Sullivan, the colored boy under sentence
to be hanged tomorrow for the murder OF Ella
his ankle, and that there were other evidences OF
an attempt to make his escape. Yesterday Ii was
discovered that sullivan had loOSened the yenila-
tor In the roof OF the room in which he was con-
fined. The prisoner now realizes that he must
hang, and confessed that he had been on the roof
escape until last Friday. Thursday death watch
was placed over him, and his plans OF escape were
discovered. Sullivan says he Will show the people
what miracles can De done by boy, and that he
does not want his hands and feet tied when on the
palIOwS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
News Notes From the Old World by
Gable.

Prime Minister Ferry has abandoned al hope Of
a successful issue Of the mediation OF England be-
tween China and France.
Reports have reached Hong Kong that the boiler
OF the French man-of-war Rtgeult Gonouilly, CT
the coast OF Fornosa, has burst killing thirteen
persons.
Private letters received In London from members
OF the Nile expedition say Gen. Gordon is short OF
ammunition and consequently obliged TO act
strictly on the defensive.
The reichstag committee. to which the matter
had been referred, on Saturday reported adversely
to the proposal OF Prince Bismarck to establish the
Office OF second secretary OF foreign affairs.