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New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
QUALIFIED For A DETECTIVE.


A cOlored man came out oil an alley off Michi-
gauave yesterday and inquired Of the grocer on the
corner:
"say. boss. has you had q watermeyon stole away
to-day"
"Why, declare, II some one hasn't stolen q big one
which laid the end Of this shelf" exclaimed the
grocer.
"Dd you see o white an a culld feller hangin'
round yeref"
Como TO think OF IL, did"
"Dem ar the chaps who stole dat meyon"
"Did You sec themf" asked tue grocer.
"Nebber did, sab"
"Then how do you knowf"
Tho colorcd took him down the alley and showed
him heaps Of melon rinds aud exclaimed:
"If de mellyon wasn't dun stole nobody would bone
In heah eat It, Dat pile OF rinds baint half-gnawed
Dats list do way white felix's eat 'em. De odder po
gnawed right down to the bark OATS dc work of o
culrd nan. an doan' you fOrgit lt. Down dar
riud all alone DO chaps gat scarf an rund away afore
dey was dun"
'say maybe you sharp enough to catch en-" said
the grocer
"Wall dunno. was the reply. but in the course of
half hour the man brought In "a hangdog locking
African and turned him over with the remark
Heah's one OF 'cm, but de odder has skipped"
Z" How do you know that this fellow Is guilty r.
"Kase dun looked for darkey wild u mcyon seed
his shrt-bosom. an heah he He's dun guilty an
has got thlrty-nvc cents to settle wild ye."
The grocer says he'll have that man on the detective
force or break leg.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
A POLICEMAN HEALED BY FAT

POLICEMAN HEALED D. EALxns
John Kent, Q policeman attached 70 tne cocoha ~
Precinct Jersey City, who had been suffering ior tns
last IN rec years from rheumatism and who
also TO be In the last stage OF consumption
have had his health completely restored By the Ian
cnre'" Kent had been unable 70 perform police duty
since January 1. He was constantly a.tenaed ~
physician and took . great deal OF meoioine' pus no
seemcd to grow instead OF better ano n wesss
ago no required the aid 81 a., Gang V..,sr.
enable him TO walk around his room 81 iestsa th.
dsv he reported for duty and 70 the
rreat surprse OF Chief Marphy he seemed 70 sve on
firey recovered Kent talks freely on the suo
In expainpg tho matter saysi About SIX week. ~
woman who lives in tho same house WIN me toia n,o
that could be cured by faith She advised NO tnIow
away my medicine and pace my depenaance 10 tns Loa
ciates in the church pray for mo- Thought oyer tns
matter for day or then determined 70 follow nsr
advice Ibegan to feel better ct enee, anc tho
ment was rapid and steady NY friend urged me sn0ss
daily 70 attend the church Erie and sixth s wnere
Ma jackson has performed largo number OF iai!n
sures assuring me that II was snonted an lmmedate
And permanent cure would be affected. I went 20 tn9
church last Sunday and when entered the ouilung
felt embarrassed. There was singing ana praying anu
some ono offered up prayer for me- MIA Jscts1ns - ~
who was presiding, asked me had faith enougn 70 oe
come forward did and after prayers nso poen ssa
for me Mrs Jackson auonted mo with oil feit oettei
immediately, and when left the church was In eoo9
enough condition to run race had no Iurtnor neeo
fer nv cane and after waiting long enough 70 ass9ro
myself that the cure was permanent repor'eo LUZ
Chief Murphy says he never 30 much surprised IN
his life a. when Kent whom he believed 10 De aylng
up the stairs like boy aud asked - DO pscea Oh ou
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
NEWARK.

Charles II. Brk, an agent for Howard D. Randall.
yhoI,sa liauor dealer No. Is fairst, Newark. Is
missnx He started trip three weeks ago through
Northern SewJcrsey and Pennsylvania and made MANY
collections Tuesday his employer received telegram
from Jones 4 Bradley. OF Asbary Park. saying thas =
OF cothcs had been found in batninshonse tnero
with letters which showed that the suit belonged 10
Brk IL Is that Brk left the clothing in tue
bahhhouse purposey and left tho county bitk livrd
with his wife at 100 Markot-st. Newark Ihs amount
OF his collections Is largo
The ceremony Of confering the abbaticai benedieton
upon tue Rev Father james Lliar. tho newly elected
Abbot OF St Mary's Abbey of the Bcncdicns Order at
New ark held Ia ST. MAry's Roman Catholic Churen
yesterday morning In I'll. presence OF u largo ssdi
ence. The ceremonies posing, nearly one hun
dred OF the Clergy taxing part Bishop "ggsr was The
cessraut and assisted by koy. Father Moran, of
Princeton, N. J.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
IxPUDgsr FRI UDs BY BB0oA RS.

1t is common practice OF professional beg
ears boldly TO give names of prominent individuals
living ncon venient distances their sponsors and
references trusting that the persons solicited too
begging letter. referring prominent CLERGY
Of Michigan sent few days ago for investigation TO
the Charity Organization Society On being consulted
the clergyman replied follows: II knew = for five
years personally. and knew him to be of the most
successful of professional beggars, deceiver and
hypocrite. His ability In letterwritng 10 uneQualed.
Mr.. -once called with him and he stated his
income from his only about 81 100 year.
believe from his story that It three times that
sum-" The writing Of besging letters has beed profit
able business In this city, but the Charity Organization
Society Interfering largely with s future outlook
large number Of wealthy givers who have heretofore
been the targets OF this class Of operators mako It
rule to refer every such appeal 70 that society.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
sra,, IN, IrIous1,o Tror,f,.r

At negro baptlzng in an Ar kansas bayou a
rather small preacher conducted rather large brother
down the water but only partly succeeded In i'm
mersing him. .
Look heah" said tho largo brother, drawing himself
up Is dis all do baptizn' whut Use gwine tor git ."
" Amt dis ernun ." the preacher asked
"No. II amt"
"Why so. sab 7"
"Case wild dis little do debl will git me sho. Use
PROV ed erroun much TO hab my sins washed crway
BY dis littc dip"
'Coss ON bruder, yer's been baptized ernuf. Ricol-
leck dat II am de faitn stead o. dc water dat do dc
good"
Dars all we'll ernuf, but Use sorter skittsh bout dat
faith. Come, souse under heah crgiR.
The preacher soused him under again. Arising. he
began shout with loud voice: 20, Fse got de ole
debil by de hons dis tnie Gwins up yandor whar-"
he suddenly stopped. Tho preacher asked tho cause
90 doan' say nothin' Dar's while man out yander
vhut Am ergoi TO 'cuze stealth his coat neber
seed hm afore but knows dat he am or gwino ter
% fack."
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
no SALARIES FOR BRIDGE OFT1oEns

It is urged that under the bylaws of the
Bridge only the president 10 entitled to salary.
and other trustees cannot be pad for their services
According to this Trustees Swan and Hendrix who wero
elected on Tuesday and secretary respoc
lively will not be paid for their work. The former
treasurer and secretary who each paid ~ 900
year. trustees President Murphy first served
without pay but . salary of $1,000 was at
tached to his ONCE In the later years he
held II. when he devoted most Of his
time Bridge affairs Presidents Kingsley and strana
han drew no salary while In offce President Howell,
who business interests which he attended
while Mayor refused to yesterday whether or not
he would any pay for his wsrk IN connection with
the Bridge He appointed the following standing COM
mittees yesterday:
Der, John @. Davis William ]. Osborne, jenkins Van
Setback Thomas G. Clarke Joseph O. Hendrix and Ed
ward AMMAN .
Finance Committee Mcdonald, A. G. Bar mes.
Z. v. Loew A. Brnkerhof. Henry Clsusen, A. o. Swan
end John Mollsnhsuer.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
1EkakY CITY.

Mrs. Mary Cowan, widow who died recently. has Pc
queathed $4,000 to be divided equally between tne
chiIdrep's Home the Home for Aged Women ana NJ
Francis Hospital The institutions wiil get the money
after death OF Thomas Cbamberain 10 "noin IL IN
willed trust during his life.
Henry Herbert, age eleven. Of "24 Grimth,st was
drowned yesterday while swimming In the Hackensacs
River.
John Gaunt the wife murderer who committed suicide
In the County Jail on Monday morning, was buried
Yesterday from Cranes Morgue In Hoboken. Religious
seryices were held In largo the Morguc. aud
were conducted BY the Rev. Dr. Swords OF tho Church
OF the Holy Innocens read the Protestant Episco
pal service. The funeral attended by sou and
daughter OF Gaunt hi. brother and brothers wife and
from the lodge OF the sons OF 81 GEORGE OF
which he was a member.
The Hudson County Trades Assembly has determined
TO boycott Barthoomay's Rochester beer because the
Assembly Ia not satisfied with Barholonays treatment
OF his employee
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
DEACONs ASKING FOR A DRAM-sHoP.

A PETITION FOR ONE NEAR THEIR CHuRCB-LiQUoR
DEALERS OPPOSE 1T ON MORAL GROUNDS.
The Excise Commissioners have refused to grant
licenses for several liquor stores near churches Ie-
Gently, but they wero surprised last week by pre-
test BY lQuor-dealers against the opening OF new
store on the northeast corner Of Six have. and
F1fteenth-st. Charles Sevcrs had applied for IL
cense to sell liquor at that place, but twenty-on
O. her liquor dealers in the neghborhood sent PRO
test stating that there were already liquor stores
enough IN the avenue between Thirteenth and
Eighteenth sts, and that o liquor store opposite
st. Paups Lutheran Church at Sixth-ave. and
Fifteentk.st, would be q source OF annoyance to
the worshippcrs. Alderman "Tony" Hartman
took up the cudgeIs for Sieyers and
yesterday filed petition In his favor.
The petition was signed by nineteen persons. Mr.
Hartman said that the petitioners were members %
Of the Lutheran church mentioned and included
the sexton and two Of the deacons. he thought
the pastor of the church would have signed the pc
tltion for Sievers also, but he was out 81 town.
Comm ssioner Morris said that the attitude Of the
liquor dealers in opposing the application OF an
other dealer on account of alleged sympathy Tor
church people was even less surprising than that OF
establishment Of liqusr store opposite the church.
To be consistent, he said, he would vote to reject
the application Of Sievers.
csnss spp,i'aissn 1o9 tSo concert hai at No.
IOs Bowery. known as Daly's Sporting House,
was rejected yesterday. report that the
place was resort for disorderly persons had been
cinct, and had been forwarded with a letter by
Police Commissioner Porter. A concert ball at No.
81 Bowery, and Nike Cleary's place. No. 27O
Bowery, were licensed by Commissioners Haugh-
ton and Mitchell The license for Clearys place is
IN the name Of :" Billy Madden. the boxer.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
1NnInENrs oF THE THUNpERsroRM.

During the heavy thunderstorm on Tuesday AFTERNOON
a. three young men sailing In tho Sound opposte
southold l. L. the gale heavy that they iound ~
necessary to out the rigging OF tho yacnt anu
becoming frightened they fired their revovers Ior ~
Cnnnjugtou OF Harrison Westchester County, n u hc-
c,de ally shot himself the ball entering rear the Inside
Of the left thigh, innictins serious ana pAiniui
wound -, ...u.,., r,o
Al Montank the gale and shower was OF unusual vio.
ence Blinds were blown of the club house and WIN
dows re blown and the roof OF the laundry taKen
completely off, The carriage OF Mr. DE Forrest, VINO was
drvinc hoine from the beach, overturned by the
yale and the team away. Mr.. De Forrest ana MS
ooachman were both badly bruised
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
OUsrOx HOUSE 0HAH6EG

James E. Jones appointed deputy .coIlScSor wsc
sworn In william Barry appointed deputy collector
in place Of Henry D. Sanwood. VIII qualify So-aWX
Palmer a. head or the law division. h out OF town ana
may NOT return until next week
Charles K. otott, Edward Rowe Joseph NJ btrenR anu
David q Halsted the now sistantappraisers. were
yesterday in BY the Collsctor and assxnsd 70
ments we're made. Two vacancies were made yes
terday, Those removed were Assistant - pgrsisers
Joseph @. Biglin and Emmanuel Auerbach. MI bgnn
D brother Of Bernard Biglin.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23

George y. johnson, who shot himself on Sat
urday at his home No. 1853 Nnt.ave died Roosevelt
Hospital Tuesday night. Mrs. Martha johnson, his
wife, does not believe that he shot himself purposcly
bhe said to TRIBUNE reporter yesterday: "Tho re-
ports published about my husband wounding himself
did HIM Injustice am IL he said himself
the time. accident Saturday morning be got up
came out In the kitchen. whore he got drink Of
water. did not see him drink any liquor went out
OF the and pretty heard explosion like
Of those paper percussion caps My son came TO and
said his father bleeding from pistol shot wound.
found him lying on the sofa In tho paror He said:
Martha, 1t was al accident couldn't help IL. 1 was
fixing the pistol and IL went of IN my hands, He
bought the pistol about year ago. after he had been
attacked by some rlifans on his car. Ono day he
dropped II and II was discharged That 10 the only
foundation know OF for the story that he tried 10
commit suicide once before"
An InQuest will be held by the Coroner
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
WORKING FOR MORE sURFA Og RALLRoIDa

The Aldermanic Committee on Railroads
yesterday held is last hearing the two applications
Tor permission 10 construct crosstown railroad In the
lower part OF the city. Christopher Fine and Leo o.
Dessar appeared behalf of the company which pro-
poses to connect the Fulton and CortlaDdts ferries
William O. Trul and Daniel d. Conover appesrd for the
company which wants to connect tho Fultsn Wall.
Liberty and Cortandtst ferries James O'Morse, rep
rssentng many Of tho property-owners on John and
were net needed. Congrsssnan Felix Campbell, ef
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
TLKIN0 TO THE woods

Charles A. Dana, Editor Of The ~ ew- York San,
his wife and grandson Judge Willard BARTLETT OF Brook
yn. and ex United States District Attorney Ehu Root
and wife, arrived In Utica yesterday afternoon route
to Matesons Mountain home In the North Woods. Hero
they were Joined BY thcHon o. b. Mateson, and at 4o
the party left for Trenton Falls where they had
decided TO spend the night This morning Mr. Mateson
and his will early start for the woods aud
will arrive at the Mountain home about p. They
expect 70 remain thors about fortnighk
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
CHARGE AGAINST A BKOoKLYH SUPERVISOR.

A serious allegation has been made against
Supervisor Gallagher OF the Tenth Ward, In Brooklyn.
Exsupervisor John Creamy has begun suit against
BUN fer breach of contract ~ alleged In which he al
eges AFFIDAVIT that Gallagher occurred the contract
for the work now doing In the old jail in Raymondst
By means of . dummy" The law provides that no
supervisor shall be directly Indirectly interested In any
contract made BY the Board Of which he 10 member To
avoid this IL s charged that Gallagher put In bid un
der the name OF Edward Keenan,, and went before
. notary and. personating Keenan,. maze
Upon the bid made the contract awarded f0y
832 l75 and Gallagher has personally superintended
the work. aud Of the committee In charge OF the
Creamy further alleges that ut No 200 Bondst, where
Keensn said 70 ve there Il only an old stable and no
such person ID there and that Keenan, II he ex-
kts Il mere tool or dummy for Gallagher.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
NOR LIKELY TO RETURN.
Ee,e. York Letter ~ Ths Syrdcuse Standard

A tall, smoothly shaven man walked into
the oice OF we'll known Broad-st broker early yester-
day morning. He carried small brown coorcd bag In
hts hand aud his arm hung fashonAbly cut top
coat, lie vas evdenty Just from the country although
tns office except the Office boy whom he found situpg IN
the cushioned chair Of s orose WITH MS Zee. on tae
the visitor appeared at tho door Of the back Office the
oee boy saSssd a h1 Sesa p pu S'
In. young fellcr don't bc afraid"
Tue visitors face expressed surprise. out he said
suppose" said the Office boy. with ready noncha-
Well" went on the youth giiby, he amt in lie s
out In the csuniry ON bender.
-on a what " asked the visitor
The wnat r. inquired the visitor as no seated himself
That. right. mako yourself at homo. Have cigar -
he aided he opened Mr. Browns desk aud pulled out
You were speaking OF the old girl" interrupted the
visitor as no declined the proncred cigar.
To her ho ne In Vermont Did you Mrs. 81 No :
We'll. shes q holy eorker She has that duner right
under her thumb lie had some friends como dowu to
the city last spring TO him. They wanted him 10
take them around the town aud show em the elephant
IL Then hs sent ine over to his house with noto to
Mr. D. took Il up to the house; Mrs. d. read 1t.
to niI ht No. cir. You tell him that shall expect hun
home TO dinner, He went home to dinner, too. Well.
as was saying. Old Brown sent Mrs B. on 10 her homo
aud started out royal old bender He lert me
stack letters mail to MIS- every day to make her
thluk he IN town attending 10 his business oh Pm
onto his nbs. tell YOU"
You to know great deal about your employer"
observed the visitor.
Well / should smile. We're all onto him. The
bookkeeper says n he had such wife ned commit
suicide why would you believe he's afraid to breathe
when Mrs. In town. I'm the junior partner OF this
firm. IL there any business can do for you Want 10
buv any stock Hello! here comes the hookkeeper
now"
At this moment the boy tossed his cigarette into the
waste basket aud took his boots on the desk.
How your inquired the bookkeeper as he entered
the back ioom. IL didn't expect you homo 50 soon
How ala you enjoy the seashsre r.
First-ratc," replied tho visitor.
81 declare Mr. Brown" continued tho bookkeeper,
would hardly known ysu since you shaved on
whskers Well. Richard" he added TO the Office boy,
guess yeu can 90 now"
But he spoke too late. The boy had already left. He
didn't come back either This Is the explanation given
by Mr. Brown for q card which appeared In the front
window OF his office yesterday AFTERNOON. which read as
folowsi
quiet, industrious. discreet office boy wanted No
idiots peed apply."
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
4 BEHEI pED RITTLEsyAKE BITES

Ksoah Monty Dpaeh % The Sc Louls Globe Democrat
A lad named Emil Beecher was haying near
the Government ssw-nl yesterday, and had cut on u
rattcsnakes head with his scytho He fooshly picked
up the head to examine II closely when tho rcp
tiles mouth suddenly opened and rs suddenly cssed,
striking Its fsngs into his thumb. His thumb sweed
quickly and the whole had turned black far
as the shoulder. A companion for whiskcy. while
another cut the thumb open and powder was put into
the wound and fred. Tho boy drank quart Of raw
whkcy although he bad touched 1t before the
lauor had not the slightest effect upon him. He then
began drinking alcsho but has since grown
And his life is despaired of.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
NEW.JERsEY.

wEEHAwKES.-Mrs. Mary Lofters and Mrs Annie Ken
nedy who live In adsrepuAbe tenement house known M
Battery A." have bad terms for time.
chaeng 90 Mrs Kennedyto hghwas accepted anu the
repaired to the yard. where they engaged IN
a rough aud tumble contest. Mrs Kennedy was being
worstcd when she picked up an axe and struck Mts
Lofters the head nnictng terrible aud probably
fatal wound. Mrs. Kennedy Is held to await tho result
OF her victims injuries
TREsTos.-Ihe funeral OF Wilbar NJ Dobbins took
place on sunday. lie was "a wo-known journalist and
mad been connected with most of the Newiork salles
for Ho graduated from Princct College.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23


The success of the early closing movement in Jersey
City is no longer in doubt. The hot spell has con
vnced the heretofore unconvnced TO the absolute
necessity of the reform No man can. with safety.
work 30 many bours in this weather ~ he In the
winter time. The following list OF those who have
agreed TO close during August at o'clock every
evening except Saturday clearly shows that
the Jersey City merchants are taking .
proper view Of the matter: I. @. Brown e.
Van Angn, Furst Bros. George ii Carrick, ID. Z.
Ulmsted g. Co., John Mullins & Co., Exchange
Grocers w. Winchester, e. 4. Frcund * Co w. 4.
Ludum, Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.. John j. Keane.
Henry Loewenstien, Enoch kessler. w. Seely. r. n.
Hanley, w. N. Baron, Il. s. jackson ~ Co., Adolph
Labinski. II. Casey, II. Is. Rupcll, T.. 9. Jennings.
Peter Daily Daniel 4. Cleary, Dugan Fzsimons,
James Henderson, ii. ID. Kassmann. James Love,
Glynn Il Myate, Charles Steer, William Holcomb tho
Marshall Bail Co.. Peter Simpson, Thomas Sommer-
field, O. w. Cleribew, Charles Anncss, w. H. Living
ston j. w. Knause. Gus Markert, George Robb,
James Clarke, John Shean. n. X. Leby. E. Holman.
Ii. 4. Clark, William Laughlin Wheeler & Wilson
Manufacturing Co., NJ V. Kennedy, Patrick Kelly.
There only large that refuses close with
the rest The proprictors cannot fail TO speedily
that thoy going contrary TO public sentiment In
pcresting in such O course.
An outdoor demonstration to celebrate the OF
the undertaking will be held the evening OF August
g. Mr. CIerihew the clother who is one Of the great
est advocates of the measure has offered to provide the
Washington Band for the occasion. The Early Closing
Association has wisely rescnded the resolution passed
at former meeting declaring the organization to be OF
q secret character
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
70 BE TRIED FOR BIGAXY.

Thomas E. Franklin, who was arrested In
Rochester fer desertng his wife In Yonkers and corning
to this city with Annie LAnzendoer. to whom he was
married on May last BY the Rev Ao.so MSornoass
taken to tho Tombs Police Court yesterday HIS second
wife va: with him charge OF bsamy was arraS maze
his frat wfo In Peekskll NY. on June 70, 1858 tne
Rev. DR.. 6andford J. Ferguson performing {ne cere
charge also preferred based on the allegation that
she consented to the marriage knowing hathe man had
w.e living Each WAS held In default OF $1,000 Dali
trial.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
A DOCTOR USING CARRIER PIGEONS
If0n The Reading Eagle

DR.. Ego has adopted novel plan TO COM
muncas his patients outside OF the city. He has
several trained carrier pigeons These ho takes with
him aud when he has case leaves ONE with n-
structons that In he is wanted quickly all the
friends have TO do Is 10 tie note to ono of tho pigeons
legs and let fy In this way he frequently receives
messages from his sick patients as to their condition.
Yesterday Of the birds came home from point
Kutztown, bearing the folio wing message Mother Is
better but come anyhow" The doctor left Reading at
aarA
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
ARRESTED FOR BETTING AND GAKBLIyG

Upon indictments found by the Grand Jury
in Brooklyn A. II. Battersby, George H. Engeman and
william A. Engeman. all connected with tho Brighton
Beach race track. arrested yesterday. The war
rants charged them with keeping booths and buildings
In which beta were made and recorded and gambling
carried on contrary law. Judge Moore fxed the bail
for each az 900 ard bonds given by H. b. 5char-
Manu. the brewer 1t Is expected that other indictments
W be fuund
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
TAk RaLflLuars A 4uIericIn

Frank G.. Duhurst president of the Logan
Invincbes, stated yesterday that sufficient amount
money had been received and promised to mako the
Logan banquet OF the grandest held In Bali.
close the list next week Invitations srnt yestsr
day to Messrs William NJ. Evarts Chauncey Depew,
TnE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE; George W. Childs. Secretary
OF State Carr, OF New.York Murat Halstead. John
pected to be present II Is expected three thousand
persons will attend the reception.
New-York tribune., 1885-07-23
R1pr AND nRouTH WoRKING HAVOC.

The long.protracted drouth In Suffolk County, L. L.
rousnr great uneasncss among the farmers, especially
Arr those who reside the lines OF railroads. not
only OF the dry weather. Dn also on accoun, Oh
ths risk of ructon by In the past week there
have been several snail fires In the suffolk County
woods On Tuesday nre broke out In the woods south
Of smibtoyp Ali the afternoon q large force OF men
were out fighting tho flames, but with poor success
Many OF those engaged ightiDg the fire were over
by the intense heat and we're taken 10 their hocs
As yet no buildings have been destroyed