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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
GENERAL GRANT GOES OUT FOR 4 WALK.

GOING FOUR HUNDRED FEET FURTHER THAN He
HAS FOR MoNTHs-INA CHEERFUL MOOD.
General Grant rested quietly from his literary labors
Yesterday, and grew stronger and felt better than he
has for several days. He had a good nights sleep
though his sumbers disturbed at times by slight
attacks of coughing The swelling in the right side of
the neck which ad reached considerable SIZE was
reduced when he got up in the morning and the irra-
ton in his throat which had been induced by long con-
tinued talking was much relieved. After eating light
breakfast of beef tea and Whipped egg lie walked in
company with Mrs Sartoris through his and the DIN
ing rooms and hallway, for a much longer time than
he has been able to do since his improvement.
A consultation held at p IN. Drs. Barker,
Dougas and Shrady being present. The condition of
the Generals throat permitted more thorough exami
nation than for several weeks While the appearance
of the liberation seemed to indicate a diminished
activity, there.were many indications OF steady pro-
gress of the disease from the seat OF the liberation to
the surrounding and subjacent muscular tissue.
There change suggested IN the treatment, which
beyond aaying the irritation in the Generals throat
is directed to strengthening and building up his gem
eral system
The doctors had hardly left tho house, when the
General, muied up in beaver overcoat and carrying
light walking STICK came down the front stoop with
quick, tread and mingled with the pedestrians
who were walking In front OF his house. Many IeO-
pie from the yigOr of his movements, took nun 10 De
of the callers at the house. but 1t quickly became
known that it the distinguished pnyaldi and he
accompanied in his walk TO Madison-aye., and re-
turn by a large and pleased crowd. IL was his first
walk IN the street for over two weeks, ana ne went
400 feet further than he has since last January He
was fadgued when he got back to the house, but
walked up the stOOp unaided. After taking a rest IN
his easy chair he frightened up and in the evening
said that he thought his walk had done him world
of good He intends to take his constitutional morning
and afternoon, in addition to his drive In the park
every day that the weather will permit:
DR.. Douglas found the patient more cheerful when he
called at 1O:30 p. IN. than he has been In two weeks
and instead of Fastening OIL 10 his easy chair to 60 to
sleep he sat and had quiet chat with the doctor be-
fore receiving the usual hypodernic injection at NOR
Dhia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
STEEL MILLS CLOSED.

SCRANTON, Penn, May 10 (SpeciaD. 1.-THE
employed at the Scranton Steel Companys mills in
this city a strike On Friday evening they were
Informed that there would be work Saturday and
requested appear at the Office Of President scran
ton Saturday morning. When they met Mr. Scran ton
at the appointed hour he asked them to sign agree
ment to the effect that they shall not on strike or that
any Of them shall quit work without giving the com
pany two weeks notice. otherwise two weeks pay shall
be forfeited. The workmen 500 in numbei o!ac-
eept the proposition. They had meeting this after
and adopted resolution to the effect that they
will comply with Mr. ScranOns terms If he will consent
to give two weeks notice when any ompoye is to be dis
charged. Mr. Scranton says that he will not accept the
wOrkmens proposition for the that any YlcOusy
disposed employee who would be ordered to quit might
damage to machinery In the mills after he had re-
ceived his notice Mr. Scranton also declares that opera
tOns at the works viii be suspended indefinitely unless
the emplOyes agree 70 hls terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
Is MR.. CoNGER's HEAD wAyrEDi

WASHINGTON, May 10 (SDeciaD.-The re-
moval Postmaster Palmer OF Chicago, the charge
Of having been "ofensiye PARTISAN has been re-
gardcd as indication that the same action will be
taken IN other of pOstmasters whose terms hays
not expired In this class Mr. COnger of this CITY, and
said that statement has been sent to the President
giving Mr. Conger's connection with the Convention
which selected delegates to the Republican National
Convention I'm Chicago It is assered in quarters
that the President has sufficient in those charges
to remove Mr. COnger and II is stated that he VIII do 50
before the remaining two years or Mr. CongeTs term
expire. Mr. COnger says that be has no knowledge on
the intentions Of the President I'm regard TO his Office,
but prepared to acquiesce II the President wants
his place. The only thing that he Will resist Is hs
removal charges rejecting upon his character or OH
cial conduct OF the Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
KILLING TWO WILDCATS.

WHITE LAKE, May 9.-Wmle George Lack
rider few days ago. was IN search Of bear in Clinton
Hollow Swamp with his dog and gun. he discovered the
tracks Of several wildcats. and putting his dog Jack
upon the track lie hurried to the head OF the swamp.
While waiting for a wildcat he shot at hawk and
brought it down with barrel Of his gun, but before
he could reload the discharged barrel he saw wildcat
coming toward him, pursued by the hound Ihe remain
inc load i'm his gun was fired at the cat but IL only dis
abed It, 1t turned upon Lackrder, VINO soon succeeded
getting his foot upon its throat, while t elaWed ahd
nlent another and larger wildcat, attracted by the
noise of the fight the scene, but was prevented
from taking part the fight against Lackrider by the
faithful dog, which seemed TO realze the danger his
master was The with stroke of its tore
the skin completely Off Jacks face and almost at the
same moment Iackrder broke its back with his dubbed
gun The one under the hunters feet soon Killed.
One Of the cats measured four feet from tip to tip and
the other five foct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
IN HASTE TO GET POST OFFICES.

WASHINGTON, May 10 (SpeciaD.-Ihe Critic
says that the Postmaster Generals lot is not happy
one these days. There 1000 vacancies III the pOss
offices by resignation alone, and Mr. Villas is endeavorng
to make up for the of First Assistant Hay by
filling the vacancies. Some Of the applications are mads
in ndecOrous haste and many applicants render tnen-
selves udcrous In carrying out their idea that the frat
come will served. On Thursday at noon the Post
master at Aurora H.. died suddenly but before p I'M
there we're three applications for the vacancy filed By
telegraph
The other day from neighbOring State tee-
graphed the Postmaster General: Il am coming by
next train" Arriving he marched from the dep0s
tohe Department dropped his valise in the hallway and
crowded into the presence of Mr. Villas. After wiping
the perspratOn from his forehead and regaining his
breath he sad 81 want to be Postmaster OF mJ
town."
Has your Postmaster resigned r. asked the POstmss
ter-General.
"Well, no, not exactly; but he killed himself yester
day evening and want to be appointed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
CAPTAIN KENNEDY'S EXPLOIT.
VzfI IzAI-N INI1-N4'1411 T y I'M I@JIIs
CONFIRMING THE STORY THAT ARMS WERE SNUG
GLED FROM THE UNITED STATES.
pr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

ST. PAUL, May 10.-Not little excitement
been caused here and in Canada by the story OF the
exploit of Captain Kennedy Of this city, in conveying
three Gatling guns rifles and renforcements TO Riel
The truth of the story vouched for members
Of the Irish Nationalist organization OF which
Kennedy is said to be member They that Ken
nedy did all that limited at and more, that Rel
has the Gatlng guns and full supply of ammunition
and will make short work OF Middleton when attacked
Kennedy himself has disappeared myserousy be-
fore AL search for him is unavaling and it is stated
by his closest friends that he has gone join
Riel. Another party is said to be secretly fitting
out here and in Minneapolis with the intention to
join Riel in few weeks. II is recalled
that in 1869 at the time of Ricls
first rebellion number Of American sympathzers from
Chicago and New York to St. Paul solicit aid for
him. A secret meeting called, at which of tho
Eastern chosen president, and n st. Paul man
made secretary Among those present number Of
the present residents OF St. Paul. The latter were
informed that RiePs rebellion sincere effort and
struggle for life and death, and they asked to
tribute cash TO the They made up large purse,
but declined 70 give IL TO any but the st. Paul man.
who sent to the Northwest with instructions give
the money to Riel If he intended TO fight to the last
IL not, TO return 10 St. Paul and refund the money
went north beyond ST. Cloud and far enough into the
wilderness TO find ont that Reps rebellion izzlc
returning 10 st. Paul. he refunded 80 per cent OF the
money contributed and much TO their disgust the
vouched for by St. Paul man. who contributed $40 to
the fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
MR.. SHELLEY GETS HIS REWARD.

WASHINGTON, May 10 (SpecidD.-Ex-Con-
gresham Shelley, OF Alabama, IS TO receive his reward
at the hands the Administration for his selfdenyns
and heroic services in behalf OF the Democratic party
II may be remembered by readers OF THE TRIBUNE thas
Mr. Shelley is the Democrat who although he never re-
ceived majority OF tho votes east performed the ro-
markable feat securing six times In succession cor
cae of election TO Congress from district which Las
iyen large Republican maiorties at every Congressional
election since 1870 In the last two CONGRESSES ar.
shelley's "eection" repudiaed by the House tEo
iast tne when that body was controlled by his own
Marty Mr. Shelley was a brigadiergeneral In the reoeA
army lie is TO succeed Charles Bearlsley as Fourth
Auditor of the Treasury Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
PROTECTING THE DAIRY.

WASHINGTON, May 10 (SpeciaD D.-Commis-
soner Coleman created in the Agricultural Depart
ment bureau which will be devoted hereafter to
vestigatIon Of all questions relating to the dairy.
Statistical and other information will be collected and
disseminated the information OF the public Espec
and careful attention will lie given 20 the matter Of tho
manufacture, sale and consumption OF oleomargarine
and other spurious buffers IL is the intention Of tho
Commissioner recommend TO Congress the passage, IL
possible of which shall restrain the fur
ther manufacture or sale of counterfeit butter Tho
Commissioner is the president OF the Mississippi Valley
Dairy and Cream Association, and he will use every
effort to protect the interests and products of the dairy
Oft United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
LOOKING AFTER THEIR RELATIVES.

WASHINGTON, May 10 (SpeciaD. D.-Democratic
newspapers which in recent years have contained cot
umns Of attacks upon Republican Administrations on
account of nepotsm in the public service have been
silent on that subject the Administration
n although there is no lack OF material. The brother
naw has survived the change Of Administrations SEQ
retary Manning has given his brother inlaw lucrative
office In NewYOrk; the br0ther-inaw OF Captain Daw-
son. OF the National Committee, has been sent TO Mel
bourne as COnsulGeneral and yesterday br0therin-
law OF Senator Cockre, OF Missouri, appointed To
succeed General Strother Consul General at the City
Of Mexico Relatives OF other Democratic Senators
coming TO the 'front.' Sons OF Senators Butler Pugh and
Vest are employed in the Bureau or Diplomacy in ths
state Department and TO be sent abroad TO COM
pete their diplomatic training at the expense OF the
Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
TO DAM THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER.
AN ELABORATE PLAN TO SUPPLY PHILADELPHIA
WITH WATER.
[Br TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrDUSE.l


tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
PHILADELPHIA, May 1O-1wo well-known civil en-
gineers of this city have on hand scheme in which
they say they are backed BY New-York capitalists
which Is gigantic in its proportions 1t is expensive
In its details and for Its end nothing less than an en-
tire change in the in which the water supply
shall be furnished to the city Besides making other
changes incidental to this which Of scarcely less
Importance OF the gentlemen explained his plan as
followsi
"0f the city cannot afford to sacrifice its pres
ent expensive system of water works We propose to
obviae this difficulty by buying the entire plant. then
the plan by of which propose to furnish the
water supply is to erect at Flat Rock, seven miles
above FairmOunt. on the schuylk River, dam 100
feet high across the entire width of the valley. This
will be sufficient to transform the entire valley, tar
submerge from onefourth 10 one half of Norristown
and other places in proportion we shall buy all the
property which will be under water at rates which will
be entirely satisfactory to the owners. In order to OBJ
viate the present objections to the pollution of the
waters of the Schuylkil the sewerage is all to be
drained into vast receptacle which we shall provide
his mode of drainage is to be made compulsory by an
act of the Legislature. When the reservoir is nearly
full, We shall take out the sewerage and by we'll
known processes convert 1T into excellent article OF
pOudrette from the sale OF which to farmers as feT
iZer we shall derive q handsome revenue. The
present route of the main line Of the Reading Railroad
will also be submerged. and new road much better
than the now in use, Is to be built 10 replace It,
The rate TO be paid for water by the people here to
be left to the Councils, whose decision is expected to
be satisfactory only about sixth OF the revenue
to be derived from this The remainder is to
be drawn partly from the fertilizer to be made but
mainly from the supply of water to manufacturers and
others for use for power in place of steam"
The engineers assert that the pressure viii be so
great that fire apparatus will be needed as nothing
will be necessary but to attach hose to street
hydrant to throw water over the highest building.
They suggest that with the money which they will pay
for the present water works plant the city can con-
struct sewerage system complete as entirely to do
away with any necessity tor the collection of garbage
and ashes which are to be dumped into the sewers and
washed out to sea.
Other parties urge against these plans not only the
expense but assert that there IS not large
enough water supply in the Schuylllill tor the use
which II is intended to make of it. The engineers,
however, state that they have entire confidence in their
scheme and have enough financial backing in New
York to carry them through and that they are ready to
begin operations the consent OF Councils can
lie obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
NUMBERING A BEGGAR FOR MONEY.

TRENTON, n. j., May 10 (SpeciaD Two
swarhy men, looking like Italians TO enter
unOccupied house Henry Stewards farm near
Esdale in Burlington County, on Friday night. At .
o'clock on Saturday morning Mr. Steward happened to
look into the house through window and pools Of
blood the floor He peered into one of the cellar
windows and the prostrate form of one of the
With number OF neighborlng farmers he entered the
cellar The found to be dead His head was
crushed into shapeeSs and his pockets turned in
side out He had evidently been murdered and robbed
big stone lying the body had been the murderers
weapon As the men had begged through the villages
leading to Ellisdale, 1t is supposed that they
tramps No trace OF the victims associate who probably
is the murderer, has been discovered The BOrdenown
police are working the up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
CUTTING A GIRHS HAIR FOR SPITE
AN ASSAULT BY MASKED BURGLARS.
MALICE AGAINST A FATHER wREAKED on THE
DATGUTFR

MALICE AGAINST FATHER WBEAKED on IHh
DAUGHTER.
OswEGo, May 10 (SpeciaD. Frank 5. Ihrall'
bookkeeper in the First National Bank OF this city ac-
companied by his wife, left home last evening to attend
a choir meeting Trinity Church. AZ homo they lett
two daughters the older, Enma fifteen, the other
nine years. The youngest girl retired between ana
0 o'clock. While Emma seated at the piano, she
was suddenly confronted by two masked persons one OF
whom armed with knife, threatened to cut her throat
II she made an Outcry at the time informing her
that they had desire TO hurt her, but they had
crudge against her father which they would crafty on
his daughter Miss Thral had beautiful hair which rel
below her waist While one held the knife at her throat
the other OF her hair leaving on the carpet where
II had fallen In the duiugrOOm the table had been SET
for breakfast quantity Of silverware was carIleu
away by the maskers All the doors OF the house were
locked and the maskers obtained entrance to tho mouse
through window, the only one on the gound-ioor that
was uuastcncd. Miss Ihral says that the burglars h
on long coats and tights and slippers. ms leads
the belief that the perpetrators Of the outrage were
women. Mr.. Ihral can think of no one who bears en-
nifty to him that would induce them to commit such an
act. The police are investigating the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
CHARGE AGAINST AssEMBLYMAN HooLEY.

Troy, May 10 (SpeciaD.- is consider
able excitement among Roman Catholics the talk
that Assembyman Hooey lodged the vote In the FREQ
dom Of Worship bill. Father Swift, OF st. Patrcks
Church, In said That while the Protestant
Assembymen from Rensselaer, County voted for the BILL
Hooley, Catholic lodged It. Mr.. Hooley has caused
20 be published two letters exoneratng him from the
charge, written by Asseblyman HcCann. OF Brook
yn and the other by Joseph j. Narvin OF the Catholic
Unions special cOmnittse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
R1oToUs DISTURBANCE IN LONDON.
FREE FIGHT WITH THE POLICE-wINDOwl
sMAsHED-MANY ARREhTs MADE.


LONDON, May 10.-There was serious dis
turbance the neghborhood of IOttenham Court Road
about midnight Saturday night Four Ave men
who had been elected from the European Club raised
cry that they had been swindled and
saulted In the clubhouse. mob Of
ruhians quickly collected and smashed
in the windows of the building force Of police
arrived, and while surrounded the building others
searched the premises They failed to find the alleged
gamblers and jumping to the conclusion that they had
escaped TO a neighborng social democratic club the
police hastened thither and forced open the doors.
While the police searchingthe upper floors OF this
building the mob smashed In the windows below and
robbed the rereshnent bar in the basement. taking
liquors. cigars and even coats and umbrellas belonging
TO members OF the club The members among whom we're
Socialists OF all nationaties resented the intrusion of
the police, asserting that there had gambling In
the club.
free fight with the police ensued, many of the NOM
bers being badly injured. Fifty Of them were arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
HOW COLONEL Villas LOST POPULARITY.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-Gossip says that the
appointment of A. p. swineford, of Marquette Mch TO
be Governor of Alaska, has brought grief to an
already heart. DR.. Heenan, of Morris, Minn the
story goes, delegate to the National Convention
and one OF the committeeman who informed Mr.. Cleve-
land OF his nomination his heart swedish
mission and applied for it, through Colonel Villas the
only Cabinet officer from the Northwest, and used tho
plea that Minnesota having large Scandinavian popH-
lation, entitled 10 this prize The PostmasterGeH-
era however had asked to Professor Anderson
TO Denmark and so diplomatic appointment could
be obtained for Heenan The latter then wrote Colonel
Villas sarcastic but menacing letter, which led that
gentleman to propose interview. To pacify the
Doctor, he was asked to name six offices any one or
which he would take The first on the list was tho
GoyernOrship OF Alaska and before this filed tho
other five given to some one else jeremiah vas
jubilant compared with DIR. Heenan when swinefords
appontment was announced; and Colonel Villas is noe
so popular as he was in Minnesota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-11
IN OLD COUPLE POISON THEMSELVES.
DEsPoNDENT FROM POVERTY - TAXING PARIS
GREEN,

GREEN,
Charles Lehman, age seyentytwo and his wife
Elizabeth age seyentyone, were found in their room in
the tenement-house No. 80 East Seyenty-fithst.
Yesterday afternoon dead from the ELECTS OF Paris
green, which they had taken to end their lives.
Lehman who was crippled with rheumatism earned a
scanty living as watchman in unfinished buildings.
lie was employed by Duddcnsek. Up to within a
week he occupied apartments on the second floor Of
the house No 315 East Seyent. fifth ST., but he was
four months in arrears with his rent In the early part
of the week Mr.. Miller, the agent for the house. told
him that he would have TO go away; In the evening
of the same day he went to Mr. Miller, told him that
he had secured work in a row OF unfinished buildings
on the south side OF SeventYtthst, near Frstaye.,
and on promising to make payment ON account of
the rent on Monday, Mr.. Miller permitted him TO take
nossesson of two rooms on the first floor of the house
On Wednesday Lehman went to huntzners beer shop
ON Second ave near Seventy -sxth-st and in conytr-
saton with Mrs. Kuntsner said You'll see some
thing strange in a day or two"
Why, What are you going to do" asked Mrs
Kuntsner.
Never you mind Wait and you'll see" was the
reply
heard some strange noises in Lehmans room, but
nothing as thought OF IT, Since then they have not
been until they were found dead yesterday. Mrs.
Wohl a tenant went to Mrs. Miller, the housekeeIer
shortly after dinner yesterday and told her that she
thought there was something wrong with the Lehmans.
She could see through OF the windows that the old
man was living on the floor as If he was sick Mrs.
Miller tried the door, but found 1t locked Looking in
the window she saw him lying the floor motiOness
She became alarmed and calling in a policeman had
the door broken open Lehman was found dead and
had apparently died considerable time before. The
whole front of his shirt covered with Paris green
In the back room the dead body OF Mrs Lehman
found 1t is thought that the old couple becoming
de pOndent at not being able to enough to satisfy
their small wants decided Friday to end all by
taking poison.