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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-02-16

ENkNlNH SE>SlON.
Mr.. Palmer's re-cross examination
The meeting last July, which attend.
ed, (of the Cnion) was about the esd,
as near as | can remember. 1t was in
McIrviae's hall. 1t was not a secre,
meeting, but | understood that the
public was excluded-the President
informed me that the meeting had
been adjourned TO hear me. George
Stride and John McLennan, whom !
knew to be members Of the Miners
Union, invited me to attend. The
President referred to is Charles
O'Brien.
John Galbraith sworn Resides in
Bellevue; is miner; is not a mem.
Der of the Miners Union of Broad
ford; knows the Queen OF the HILLS
mine; on o. about February Z, 1885,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
CROWLEY TAKEN NO SING SING.

PARTING FROM HIS FAMlLY-DlsoRDERLY CROWD
AT SING SING.
The father. wife, child. brother and sister of the
convict and ex-police Sergeant, David III. Crowley
went to the Tombs Prison yesterday morning early
to bid him goodbye for he was TO start with five
other criminals Of lesser note for Sing Sing ut z
o'clock to serve out his sentence of seventeen years
aud six months The parting between the felon
and his family was Affecting. Crowley had passed
"a sleepless night IN his cell, benoaning his late
When his family admitted To his presence he
broke down completely and sobbed like "A child rs
he pressed his little girl TO his breast Although
Mrs. Crowley refused To have anything to do with
HIM when he got into trouble because OF his assault
ened toward him and has seen him as often
permitted. Crowley asked his brother 10 take care
of his wife and child and told him what 10 do with
the property he owned.
was handcufied To batch OF i've osher cOnViSts
and hurried into the van. which was driven rapidly
through I.eonard-st. TO Broadway and up toward
the Grand Central Depot The large crowd that
has haunted the Tombs since Crowley was irs' IN
nrjsoned was present 10 witness his departure The
party OF convicts boarded the o'clock tram ior
Sing Sing 80 . .o,
Crowley's counsel yesterday, the good old-fash-
oned custom of trial In court room ana not by the
newspapers | will appeal Cr0wleys ease 10 the
General ERIN. The grounds OF the appeal VIII De
that there were irregularities in drawing tue jury
and that the verdict was against the weight Oh
evidence. 1t is not likely that the argument Tor
Crowds Of idlers ruifians and morbid curiosity
seekers were at the stations at fOnkers and larry
town the only places where the tram stopped until
Sing Sing was reached. At that place biz crowd
had assembled and added to its indecency by fol-
lowing the officers and convicts TO the prison and
hooting ike wild Arabs at Crowley lie was asked
the usual questions at the Office, was taken TO the
state shop, where he was clothed in the prison garb
and was then taken to temporary cell. To-day
he will be put to work learning the trade of stove
mOuldeT.
The Board of Excise yesterday reminded the
Police Commissioners that the testimony at the
trial of Crowley showed that the Excise law WAS
violated in Standard Hall the morning OF the
assault upon Maggie Morris. Request was made
also for any information which the police officials
had on the subject The Board of Police directed
that the name of Police Sergeant David III. Crowley
be stricken from the department. rolls, his convlc-
ton having removed him from the force. Rounds
man William OToolc. one of Inspector Murrly's
aides, was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
William Blint, the barkeeper Mt Standard Hall.
who was indicted with Crowley. and who gave
evidence against Crowley on his trial, admitted
to bail yesterday. His father. William Blnt, of
No. | Essex-st.. became his bOndsnan. giving
81 900 bail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
TIE CASE or JURoR MussELL.

Harvey NJ Munsell was taken before the Gen.
eral Term of the Supreme Court yesterday writ OF
babeas corpus One of his counsel IRA Shafer, denied
that Munse visited Rossas Office in disobedence OF the
order of the Court He declared that there was no
order of the Court prohibiting the jurors
from visiting the premises and, TO prove this ne
trct-Atorney Purdy said that the only question tnat
could raised to the Jurisdiction OF the Cou
and whether the commitment regular After cosut
tation with Justices Brady and Daniels. Justice DAVE
announced that the General Term had no iurisdcuon
over the rectals contained In the process OF conmt
ment and could not take evidence 10 show that tne
Court below mijudged the evidence before It. or M
Without authority. The process OF the sheriff could nos
be attacked in this way He Davis suggested that ne
habeas corpus stand over and that an appeal be mme
done and Mr. Vincent aud Mr.. Purdy submitted then
Arguments the Court reserving decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Leave OF absence for
three months. take effect about June 49, has been
granted Captain Moses Harris, LIST Cavalry Leave OF
absence for four months has been granted First Lieu
tenant Charles A. Vernon, 10Th Infantry.
Commander b. H. MoCalla has been ordered 10 duty In
the Bureau Of Navigation assistant TO the Chief that
Bureau Lieutenant william IL. Reeder, TO duty in the
Navy Department; Lieutenant W. s. Cowles to resume
duties as member Of the Board OF Inspection OF foreign
ships ut Ncw-YOrk: Leutenants John Q. Colwell, W.
Kellogg and Alexander Sharp to special duty at the
Navy Department; Lieutenant c. J. Badger TO duty
in ordnance instruction at the Washington Navy Yard
Ensign II. NJ. Witzel TO duty at the Smithsonian
Institution Ensign John II. Gibbons to duty at the Ma
val Observatory, and Assistant Surgeon r. NJ Ogden 10
the ST. Louis at the League Island Navy Yard Leuten
ant Commander Louis Kingsley has been detached from
the Washington Navy Yard and ordered TO instruction In
torpedo service at Newport Lieutenant Charles o. ALI
BONE having returned from duty the Isthnus OF Pan
anna has been granted leave OF absence until August 2
Lieutenant T. Ii. M. Mason and Passed Assistant Sur
geon Robert Whiting, having returned from
duty Gu the Isthmus OF Panama. have been
placed on waiting orders; Paymaster Ste
phen Rand. having returned from duty on
the Isthmus OF Panama. has been ordered 10 settle
counts and after the expiration Of tho period allowed for
that duty to await orders The orders OF Commander
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
OPENING RACES AT PIMLICO.
FINE wEATHER-GREENFIELD, wICKHAM oLIvETTE
unARITY AND MENTMORE THE WINNERS.


HLARITY AND MENTMoRE THE WINNERS.
BALTIMORE, May 19.-The spring meeting OF
the Maryland Jockey Club opened at Pimco to-day M
der most favorable auspices The weather delight
fu and the track in the best possible condition. There
was an unusually large attendance for the first day
Tho first race n dash Of threequarters OF mile,
for all ages for purse OF $780, The starters were
Coral. Florence NJ Emerson. Rosette, VrRlia. Miss
PAYNE, Miss Goodrich and Greenfield. Green
neId was the fayorte in tho pools, sell
Ing for S25 against I'll for Florence NJ
greenfield ran easy and finished winner by neck
ina front OF Miss Goodrich. Ime l;l1k Mutual pools
The second race was the annual Homebrod Stakes for
foas OF 1882, bred by and owned by the Domnator at
the lime OF running. The following started Wckham
winston John O., aud barefoot Doswelrs entry. Wick
ham and Winston, favOre at $40 TO $50 for Hare
foot The horses were sent away promptly, with Wick
ham In 'front.' and barefoot second As they entered the
home stretch there collision between Winston and
John g., but no foul was allowed Wickham made bold
dash and went to the 'front.' finishing winner by three
quarters OF length ahead OF barefoot. Time, 145ia
Autuals paid $40 is.
The third a selling race for all ages; one mile
The starters were Solitaire, Joe Shelby. Regret joe
MITCHELL Ballot, Rosere. Bessie, Lgan, oliyete, Cow
King Lion was the favorite against the field, selling for
S35. while the field brought s3i Down to the finish
lengths ahead OF Joc Shelby Time, l;44'a Mutuals
The fourth was tho Rancocas Handicap for all
ages one aud one-eighth miles me starters
were Hllarity: Farewell, Riea and Telie Doe Doe
Farewell $50 aud Hiarty S32. Down the homestreteh
IIilarity easily aud finished winner by one length
in roat Of Farewell; time. 1:57A. M9tuals paid
| $25 10.
The fifth was q dash OF one and quarter miles for
maidens for a purse OF $780, The starters were Boil
| May MentmOre, Ferneaf Yesta, Longyiew, jim Casey
| Kittane and Jack LonRiew had the call III
on the lower turn all the horses made their run but
Mentmore held the lead into tho homestretch and M
ished winner neck in front OF Longview time 2;ll%
| Mutuals paid $40 40.
Pools were sold tonight on tho races tomorrow ~
follows Three-ouarter mile dash-Burch $40 Richart
L., Sl4 Lena ana Eva X. each 30 Miss DAILY and Mis-
Goodrich each ~ BETTER 20 and the Held, Including
| Mac, Bill Sterritt. Excelsior and Roslcre, "a.
| Vernal Sweepstakes, one mile-Tecumseh barred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
JUDGE BARREqrs LIBELLER ARRESTED.

Justice Barrett. of the Supreme Court has been
indignant at the publication in last Fridays
GrGphic Of the allegation that his wife had begun .
suit against him for divorce The article pretended
TO give interviews with persons who knew Of the
existence of such suit Judge Barrett at once
declared the entire article false and took measures
to find out the person responsible for its publication.
The writer was found 10 he Alexander Leavitt, age
forty-two, who contributes news articles TO the
newspaper lie refused to tell who all his inform
ants were. Judge Barrett accordingly procured an
indictment from the Grand Jury charging LeavItt
with criminal libel Detective-Sergeant Reilly
arrested Leayltt yesterday The indictment was
found on Monday, but the bench warrant was not
served that evening at Judge Barretts request, In
order that the defendant light have an opportunity
to obtain bah- Leayitt was arraigned before
Recorder Smyth yesterday. lie pleaded not guilty
and was held in 81 900 bail, which was afterward
reduced TO $500. lie is said 10 have tola Colonel
Hinckley. his employer, the names of tile persons
wLo. he declares, gave him information but though
urged to 20 so he refused TO give the names TO the
officials. He was sent. to the Tonbs in defanlt of
hail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

",
DEFERRED SILVER PURCHASES The usual purchase
OF silver bullion for the minis omitted last week be-
cause the prices asked were oOnsidereu ehecssre rug
nected that weeks supply Will ne purchasou 10
morrow The question of the authority Oh the Depart
ment 10 purchase silver without speelnc appropraIo
therefor again being agated ana the ACTION oI ING
Department In regard to to-InOrrows purchase IN
awaited with interest
CLERKS WHO DO NOT PAY THEIR DEBTS To BE DIS
u,RapD-A circular letter has been prepared at the
Treasury Departmcnt which that while IL IS not
considered business OF the Department. 70 ASST NJ
the collection of bills the continued REFUSAL OF epoyes
10 meet their lust debts will be considered sunlcleht
cause for their discharge
A BUSY DAY IN TIE PATENT OFFcE.-The Patent once
today issued Ash patents IL designs, II trademarks
and | reissue. twenty-five patents were hwarued to
issued New-York secured 10. Pennsylvania az, hassa
chusetts 49, Illinois AZ and Michigan ~.
THE NEW MINISTER TO HAYr.-Dr. John f. W. Ihomp
SON OF Brooklyn recently appointed United states MN
ister To Havtt, was at the state Department TO-DAY
receiving his instructions preparatory 10 MS eahR o
lis new post OF duty. Mr. Thompson quallheo some
days ago
FRENCH CLAIMs-The Secretary OF State has re-
ceyed information the United states Minister at
will at least III each Ex Representa-
tive Broadhead left Washington to-day for Paris France
where, special Government agent no VIII examine
the records OF the prize courts IN search OF
i'm connection with the French spOliatiOn claims.
WHY Mr. PHELPS WAS PRESENT At THE DYSAMTrERs
TRA-It ia learned at the state Department that the
presence OF Minister Phelps at tho conclusion OF inc
trial of the Irish-Amcrcans, Cunningham anb Burton
in London yesterday was in pursuance OF rprcih IN
strctions received by him prior TO his departure LOT
England looking the protection OF the legal rights OF
the prl.oners Mr. Phelps reached London Friday nigh
and was received - Minister only last saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
TIEorRIoAL EY0IYEGRs IN SESSION.

ing Of the American Institute Of Electrical Engineers
was held last ght the house of the Civil Engineers
Society. In East Twentytirdst The following officers
we're elected: President DR.. Noryin Green; veepres-
DENTS d. H. Bates Professor h. 4. Dolbear. Francis W.
Jones; maj ayers, Charles l. Buckingham. David
Brooks, T. C. Martin. George NJ Phelps jr. Professor
r. r. Thomas: treasurer Rowland r. Hazard; secre-
sary Ralph W. Pole. The society was organized year
ago. but Il already has membership OF three hundred
from distance aud the general meeting to-day Will be
one OF unusual interest The following papers VIII BIO
read and discussed: 1.-THE Protection OF Electrical Pat
ents" BY Frankand JANUS; 1.-The Storage Battery IN
commercial Use," by f. r. Roberts; The Cost OF Mine
by r. r. Mills; "The Electric Are Lamp Fric-
fional Clutch" by Edward +. Thompson; and rae
Smile Tecgraphy," by Professor f. j. Houston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
STEAM YACHT REGATTA AND CRUISE.

The announcements of the Regatta Commit
of the American Yacht Club made officially last
night Under their direction the regatta and cruise Of
the fleet will take place Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, July 49, II and IS. The proper will be
over the regular Of the club from LarchmOnt TO
the pier Off the Pequot House, New-LOndon. On the
morning OF July II, at NewLondon rowing race viii
take place between the cutters and gigs and other small
oats attached TO the fleet large list OF attractive
prizes offered for the winning crews. On Friday at
u M the yachts win sail to Shelter Island and come to
anchor OF the Manhanset House. In the evening
display OF fireworks Will be given from hetyachts and
from the steamboat which will accompany the feet
throughout its cruise for the accommodation OF its
guests. The steamboat viii return 70 New-I0rk the
next day taking back the guests. and the yachts will
then be charge OF Commodore DE Cordoy During the
cruise will be under the direction OF the Regatta
Committee. They will return 10 New-York on saturday.
George w. Hall, Thomas Manning, Richard q.
Murphy, Charles H. 4. Coils and j. +. Lockwood COM
prise the committee. partial list OF the yachts COM
prsng tho squadron completed up TO the present date
numbers thirty. The list Is being augmented at almost
every meeting OF the club. At the noxt meeting, reign
ing European prince will be proposed for member
ship by Frank r. Lawrence. His yacht Is
about the size OF Jay Gould's ATLANTA. IL has
been definitely decided to offer the silver for which
grand international race open 20 any and every steam
BY is winner Six hunlred ounces of silver will BIO re-
onred 10 make IL and when completed will stand about
two and half feet high The race Will be sailed early In
A...f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
FIFTH DAY ON THE LOUISVILLE TRACK.

LOUISVILLE, May 19.-The attendance at the
days racing of the Louisville Jockey Club COM
paratively small The Tennessee Stake, for threeyear
Odds, mile, had Endurer Asseola, Brookfu Bankrupt
and silver Cloud starters each carrying ITO pounds
Bankrupt the favorlte had trouble in winning with
Broozful second; time, 115ia Paris mutuals, 50 90
In the second racethe Tobacco Stake-mile heats for
threeysarods Ten Booker Constellation. Earnest and
Little Fellow started Ten Booker first in the first
heat, Constellation second; time, 1:47l9 The second
heat easily by Ten Booker. Earnest made MS
run and beat Constellation for second place. time. lad
Mutuals: Ten Booker s. 90 first heat, 80 10; second
heat place, So 60; Earnest $l2 10. a.,
The third race purse $780, was won by Musk, with
Compensation second; time. 1854 Mutuals $50 A.
The fourth race steeplechase handicap for purse
of S400 the full course. brought out Judge JACK
son. =. Line. Aurelian, judge Burnett and Secret r.
Line set the pace at the first jump. and was never
caught winning easily Judge Burnett threw his rder
time, 5:2S3. Mutuals, p. Line $40 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
Scbesr. Miss stein Mr. and Mr. Peter schutcr Oscss
seliginan, Philip sorger and Joe Stein.


ALLEGED PIRACY ON THE HARLEM RIVER
Gustav Carls, clerk In Gle Bureau of Vital Sta
tistics, and Emanuel Kalasl,y o beokkeeper In thu
store of s. Sominerich & Co., at No. 6S5 Broad
way. hired small boat on the Harlem River on
Sunday aud rowed from the Fourth Avenue Bridge
to High Bridge and back Two friends in another
boat outrowed them on the return trip. Carls and
Kalasky are slender, beardless young men. buf
they say that they had a desperate combat with
three unknown pirates near the Macombs Dam
Bridge While they were rowing down the river
ahead az they were passing the bridge they sud-
denly became aware of the approach of
boat containing three men who were dressed
in the uniform of the United States Army.
Before the clerks could change the direction OF
their boat its side was strick by the bow of the
other. The clerks began TO demonstrate with the
soldiers, but they were quickly senced By yoIlev
of oaths One of the soldiers took hold Of the bow
of the clerks boat and his two comrades pulled II
ashore. Carts and Kalasky were told that thew
were too fresh" and would get q Iiekinrb
Each took an oar, as o weapon of defence, and be-
gan TO fence at long range With the soldiers One
soldier. who appeared to be drunk. told the youths
that they must a" give up money for the beer IL
they wanted to be let Off
No wounds had been inflicted either eide when
the clerks their friends coming TO their assist
ance. Kalasky called out to one of them: {" Have
you got pistol ~ " Yesn was the reply Hearin.
that the soldiers hastily got their own boat free
from the shore and rowe6 away. Kalaskv and
Carls said yesterday that they had heard Of other
persons who were attacked by the rufiians In uni
form on Sunday aud frightened into giving UP
small sums OF money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
srooKHoLDERs TO PAY BACK DIVIDENDS

TIC UreenwIch Fro INSURANCE Company Tor
several years paid dividends Of 30 per cent on its cap
ital stock Of 100000 II declared quarterly div.
dend OF ia per this year. aud then tho directors de
cded reduce the next quarterly dividend TO per
cent This action taken from motives OF prudence
Ia view OF the extension OF the ternpoey business OF
the company, Insurance Superintendent Mccall dis
covered that tho law forbade the payment OF more than
10 cent unless the companys surplus over the
sum OF the gross premiums received aud called the at
tention OF the company to It's situation The directors
met yesterday and adopted resolutions stating that no
other dividend would 10 declared paid during the
calendar year, aud requiring stockholders 10 return TO
the company one-half OF the April dividend-2ia per
cent the amount of their stock. The amount 10 he
refunded s $1,000. II stakeholder refuses TO refund
the 10 per cent the law h. IDS him liable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20
-,uo.n The election Of General Logan is highly

xsuublican. The election Of General Logan 40 Ae-'
TO me" -. ,s .There will be
eenator Pratt Of Connecticut, said: lnc1 nv orew
sssai sat.sfaefon at the Generals success no ~
On she country in last falls campaign pesnse hat
49, he made more progress before the country t s
Blaine The latter had attained inoro "0N'
ststure before the people" ,..,or y, ceneral
Iorsn brought forth varied comment as, smccess
although dissatisfied with the party loss D aontn
cratic Senator, who Is suspected OF oemhe "Weu
shat makes the Senate Republican during Grover 6de
lands term" The general disposition was w W Vir
Che blame on Morrison. Senator Camuen, VI cht ha
cfnia said always thought that MorrsoI ia a,t ~
3rusted 10 make botch ofthst matter Nm; ~
,rte remareed that politicians like Bill moTIlson
cgst To he bianked" Senator German was reported as
nsyipg he was glad OF the result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-20


L Bs TTS , s'S Ssss on
NowYork. Detro t. 3. struck outflow York. 0 Detroit
Ie,r ON basei~SewYcTs g. Detroit l. Total base hts
York. Il Detroit \. Time Of game-l:lO
Two clubs played game at Washington Park, Brook
yn Yesterday, for the colored championship Several
hundred people visited the grounds expectngto witness
ored players did handle the bat and ball well
do the professionals, but still they did NOT make any
more errors than an ordinary amateur cluD would.
The score was as follows.
A As@,sn S-iss
Boston. May 19-The League game to-day was be-
tween the Boston and Buffalo clubs. and the home nine
through superior fielding play Both Buihnton and
Calvin batted freely The score was as follows;
B BSso9 S-is
hlts-B Boston. Isl Buffalo. - ErrorsrBoston 5,
6 1aaaS H. ''''l'''-''''''" ''A
PROVIDENCE May 19.-The Providence and st. Louis
League clubs had battle with the bats to-day and the
houe team on ayed their Black Da n0nd" opponents
and won easily. Boyds delivery battsd all over the
field by the Providence players The score was as iol-
lows:
FrV T,,. 90
deas 3 - Louis IL PiiShoTs-shss AMI Boyd Umpro|
MT Decker.
PHILADELPHIA. May 19-The Chicago club defeated
the Philadelphia nine for the fourth consecutive time to-
day. was fine batting game and errors were numer
Gus. The Chicago players made six runs IN the
first inning. Following Is the score:
c cSils :S ~
hits Phi laielpha IL Chicago H. Errors-Phila-
depbia, ~ chicago, 49, P1tchers-Corcoran and Nolan
Umplre-Mr Cushman.
ST. LOUIS May l9.-The Metropolitan and St. Louis
cubs plaed here day. and the home club bat ted hard
and easily. The champions payingi wretched
form Tho general work OF the home players was ex-
cellent The score
Il M' ESRi. SSGSpHfS %
neutrality-suspicious. o; ST Louis IL. Errors-Metro
politan, 81 ST Louis, l. Umplre-Mr. COnnell.
CINCINNATI. May 19.-Burnss pitching was batted
easily by the home team to-day, which scored another
victory the Baltimore nine The innings
Cincinnati Cincinnati .---.----.''''"" ! $-ls
Base hits-Cncinnati q; Batm g. Errors-Cincinnat
3; Baltimore, 4. PItchers-White and Burma Umpire-Mr
Valentine.
PunBURG, May l9.-The contest at baseball to-day
the the Pittsburg and Athletic mines The
home club by lucky rally In the last inning sent four
around the bases, and the game. Tho fielding
play OF tho Athletic Club brilliant The
annexed:
Plttsburg. q Al
Athletic. -..-.-......-.--4 O. 3
Base hitsPitsburg Is Athletic IL. Errors -Pttsburg
Athletic /. Pitchers-Morgan and Cushman. Umpire
Mir. Kelly.
LOUISVILLE, My 19.-The Louisville nine outplayed
their Brooklyn opponents every point to-day Har-
kinss batted hard. Anno xed is the
Louisville. ..............-........4 3 o ia
brooklyn. ......... 10 / o o. 1
81 Brooklyn. D. Pitohers-Harkins and Baker. Umpre-Mr
Walsh.