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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, June (SpecidD.-In the Court
Of Queens Bench yesterday W. II. Hall who with Rob
er Fox Is charged with forgery arragned for trial
after several witnesses had been examined. Hall said
that ho ready 10 plead "Gulty" to charge or
uttcring forged notes but that he was not guilty OF
forging the notes lie declared that he knew nothing OF
forgery and that when he received notes be supposed
them 10 be genuine. lie also stated that they were
given TO him by man who was In his debt for over
s. 600 and who pretended that the notes were bona
nde ones rhe Crown counsel said that he was not will
ing TO accept single plea OF utterng notes and must
press all the charges whereupon Hall pleaded guilty to
nil indictments. Fox will be tried on Monday.
-Four new cases OF smallpox were reported yesterday
At the Reiormatory School in Mgnonne-st, the disease
has also broken out.
The celebrated Journal has just been ended the
final documents being signed yesterday afternoon Tho
bonds, coupons and cash balances remaining in the
books OF W. H. Co. to the credit OF Bishop Bumia
and Canon Leon Berrand handed over to the Rev.
lean Catule and Charles Fitzpatrick. The amount
handed over was about $4,000. the greater part OF
,rhtch was I'm bonds The deed provides for an amount
t cover the personal expenses OF Mr. Weir The suits
AGAINST the VILE Marie Bank are Withdrawn ana the
bank received -, 900 as damages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
HENDIYG BASEBALL RULES

PHILADELPHIA, June IA special meeting
Of the American Association of baseball clubs was
held In this city this afternoon. Every club
OF the association represented. Rule No.
% OF the playing rules was altered
removing all restriction from the pitcher in che
OF delivering the ball. that he keeps inside the "box
pitcher can now deliver the ball he chooses. The
fouLbound was abolished. To make "putOut" the
bril- must be caught the fly The homo club, instead
OF the umpire will decide whether not the ground is
1T to play upon. These changes take effect i'm
medately A motion made to rcinstate
jack" Gleason, George Bradley and L" Buck" Weaver
the reserve rule Jumpers" An amendment to In
clude Dave Rowe and " Tony Muane caused con-
siderable discussion and resulted in the whole matter
being dropped the representatives present could not
come To an agreement. Frank Gardiner, who
PEELED by the Baltimore club last year, was reinsated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
PAYING DEPOsITORs BY FORCE.

MITCHELL Dak., June IA few days ago
the Bank OF Mitchell closed It's doors and the assignee
is now ready report, but the deposors figuring
with the president for settlement without the
OF the court Huyssen, cashier OF the White Lake
branch when ordered to close HIS bank refused and said
he had no funds belonging to the Mitchell Bank, but
the contrary the Mitchell Bank owed the White Lake
branch 81 GO9. He added that the money belonging
TO his White deposltors would not should not
be swallowed up in the Mitchell failure On Saturday
Judge wulhng attorney for the assignee to White
Lake to take possession and informed that he could
not enter the bank. He posted notice that the bank
was closed but Cashier Huyssen and Assistant Cashier
Ryan, with their depositors. tore on the notice and
opened the bank. They posted guards entrances
and began paying of their dcpostors. wbereupon Judge
wulnng leaped over the counter and ordered halt
RYAN the crowd that trespasser was inside
the gate No the words uttered than the
attorney pitched the counter aud into the
street Mr. Huys,en continued to settle with tho de-
positors until the last paid In full He tnen
locked the bank, and Is carrying the key In his pocket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
GENERAL GRANTS THROAT IRRIrAB1E

General Grant passed quiet day yesterday.
He got mp later than usual after passing night of ,ful
sieep The flow Of pus, which began on Saturday
and gave patient great deal of trouble continued
during the night and caused almost constant rita-
tion in the throat The effort to the discharge
which showed tendency to coaguate, induced frequent
coughing General awake lie got between
I'VE hours Sleep sleeping the best about daylight
He little for breakfast, the surface OF the
throat was irritable and the effort to swallow caused
pain and discomfort Drs. Douglass and shrady held
consultation at D. IN. The Generals throat so
sensitive and swollen that It would not permit OF q
good examination by the aid Of the electric lamp As
Tar could be here but little change the
~ pearance OF the throat from last Sun
day, but the patients general condition was
weaker and his spirits less buoyant.
The swelling In his had increased TO any
tent but it was sensitive the touch The effort
or the ply scians will be directed building up and
strengthening the Generals system, that he may
stnrt Tor Mount McGregor at the appointed time.
George f. Chiid chairman OF tho committee appointed
~ the citizens Of Dayton, oho, 10 present General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
oDop pposproTs IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

COLUMBIA, s. c., June z (SpecidD.-The
township reports the State Department OF Agriculture
ON June show O marked improvement In the condition
of crons since the report on May l. owing the rains
and moro seasonable weather. Cotton is somewhas
backward but the plant though small is healthy and
growing rapidly. The condition is 9i for the State This
is above 1882 and 1888 at the same date, but below
1884, when 1t was o. The reports on the conditions OF
the corn crop are unusually favorable The yield OF both
wheat and oats will be considerably greater than wa9
antiejpafed on NAV l. but neither crop will give fuli
yield will fall far short Of the usual yield IN aver
about an average and upland rice In fair condition.
The condition Of Irish and sweet potatoes Is as good and
the area is about the same as In average years fru
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
SUICIDE 1oAVoID DISGRACE.
FOUND BY HIS WIFE HANGING IN CHAINS.
THE CRIME OF FARMER AT CoITAMER. y. "a
HUSBANDS Suspicious.
Inr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

SYRACUSE, June 7.-William Whiting we'll
,odo farmer living In Coamcr, about eight niles nof'h
OF this city, was found by his wife last night at IL o'clock
hanging dead TO n chain suspended from beam IN MS
barn. ON MS feet were pair OF stockings
and the only other clothing was shirt Oneourth OF a
mile away John Henderson and his wife own an elegant
country home and have plenty Of money In bank Hen
derson is forty years his wife about thiryfour
Up TO two years ago Mrs. henderson was re-
gar,led as a model wife. who assisted largely In
accnmulatlng the wealth which she and her husband
enjoy.
suspcctlng that his wife unfaithful, Henderson
told her OIL Saturday afternoon that he was going
away, 10 be gone until late at night Instead OF
going away, however. he secretcd himself In
the house. At nightfa Whiting appeared at
the house. Henderson seized Whiting and the two
struggled desperately In the dark, but whiting
broke away and out OF tho house In
his night clothes Henderson gave chase but lost sight
OF whiting in an orchp The latter not again seen
a1i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
A FARMER KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

GARDEN HILL, Ont, June TN a violent
thunder storm to-day s. Bryan. farmer living half
mile from here struck by lightning and instantly
killed. He had been struck before by lightning
hired man standing near by was rendered uncon-
sc:ous. The corner of the house where Bryan was
standing was torn out.
PARK HILL, Ont, June IA terrific hail-storm passed
over this place this afternoon Hastones from to
fonr Inches In circumference were not uncommon.
Much damage was done by the hail breaking windows.
Reports from the country say that great damage
done to fruit trees In number OF places trees were
uprooted, blown down and broken badly The farmers
say that the loss in fruit trees will be heavy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
FlriL END OF A PLEASURE TRIP.

PITTsBURG, June 7 Especial. George Dallas
and j. f. St. Clair, accompanied oy their wives started
in a rowboat, provided with temporary SAIL for u
ride In the Allegheny River. They had progressed only
a short distance from the shore when the boat ran
against an ore barge and swung out into the swift
rent completely beyond the control OF its frightened
cunants who cried for assistance. The boat
,,rne swunr agaInst the barge and drawn under
boat bumper Hays jumped into the water and rescued
Mrs ST. Clair Her husband was pulled out by two
ether hoatmen Mr. and Mrs Dallas disappeared under
raft tfty yards distant Dallas came here from Lynn
Mass, eight years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
ARUSES IN SCHOOLS.

PHILADELPHIA, June (SpeciaD.-As the
school terms their close there is considerable sg
aton on subject OF overstudy for the examinations
There have been many serious and even fatal results
from this system that the is outspoken in denun
citation of it, Another matter in connection with the
nubc schools Is the recent death of young lady
teacher caused 1t is supposed by tho unhealthy condi
ou o the schoohouse The Board OF Health is called
uDon 70 make careful examination OF all the school
bpuses It ia not suspected that any number of them
are I'm bad condition, but q report from the board
would give great satisfaction to parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
MOVEMENTS OF Mr.. LOWELL.

LONDON, June 7.-Mr. Lowell left London at
o'clock this afteroon for Eaton Hail. Chester, the
seat OF the Duke OF Westminster. where he will remain
until Wednesday, when he viii embark on the scythia
az Liverpool for Boston. Mr. Lowell driven to the
railway station 10y Henry White OF the American Lega
tOn. and at tho station he found Minister Phelps
william HoppiD. Secretary of Legations; Lieutenant
Commander Chadwick Naval Attache; Alma Tadema
g. W Smalley and other friends who had assembled tC
bid him fare well. Mr. Phelps accompanied Mr.. Lowell
during part OF his journey and they had long
saton in tho special which reserved for their
uaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
SAVED FROM DEATH BY 4 FIREMAN.
TWO CHILDREN RESCUED FROM TENEMENT-HoUsE
ALL SEVERELY BURNED.

Fire was discovered coming from the second
s,ory window OF the fourstory tenementhouse No
40 Ptt-st at s:45 o'clock last night. Before the fire
men reached the the flames had gone up through
the hallway into the third floor. occupied by
Joseph Emger and his wife and two chill
dren, age nve and two Mr. ana Mrs. Emger were
not in their apartment when the fire broke out and were
unable TO reach their children The street was crowded
with people and when il became known that the chill
dren were in the burning building tho excitement was
intense. Fireman A. Hearn OF Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. IL, dashed into the building and
made his way through the smoke and
flames 10 the room where the children were. lie was
severely burned about the face and hands When he a
peared on the roof Of the house with child In each arm
a shout went I'D from the crowd. Both children were
badly burned and the recovery Of the little girl was con-
sdered doubtful They were taken 10 Bellevue Hospi'
tal The fire was caused by the explosion of kerosene
lamp in the apartment OF Isaac Ticknor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
THE BRITISH IN THE soUDAN

LONDON. June 7.-Nr. White, the British
Minister ad interim at Constantinople is negotiating
for the consent Of Sultan to the establishment of
permanent British garrison at Alexandria. II the Porte
a,sents the evacuation OF Egypt will be quicEened Tho
aim OF the English policy Is to obtain security against
The possbiIty OF occupation by any other Power after
the English leave the SOudan and to maintain Engllsh
dominauce over Egypt and the Suez Canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
READY TO RECEIVE GENERAL JACKSON.

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, June 1.-At
A meeting Of Americans last night committee was APP
ponted to 90 up the Central Railroad Monday morn
ng to welcome the new Minister General Jackson VINO
is coming on a special speech OF welcome WIN %
made by superintendent Mackenzie OF tho Central Rail All
road Preparations being made for Daquet 70 tne
new Mnister TO which the President and Cabinet and
foreign diplomats will be invited Kesoiutlons were
passed last nights meeting complimentary 10 tue
retiring Minister Mr. Morgan, and Committeeman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
COMING APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE Post says that
the following appointments will lie made tomorrow:
Robert Taylor to pension agent at Knoxville, Tenn,
vice, n. X. Gibson. suspended.
Receivers at Land Offices: p X. Wiser at Tracy,
MINI. o. c. Halls, at Lacrosse, Wis. Joseph Hill az
Beatrice, Neb, wee, william ii. SGmmers Abraham
Hall, at Mburn City, NJ. T.; John Budd az stocktons
Cal; W. r. Edgar, at Ironton. Mo- Hugh e. wallace AZ
Salt Lake City, Utah and George W WARNER W oo res
lister OF the Land Office at Tracy MINI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
MISS VAN ZANDT IN "LAKMEy

LONDON, June miss Van Zandt was well
received In Lakme at the Gaiety last evening The
score has been revised and cut down. and spoken
ogue has been replaced by recatve to the great ad
vantage OF the dramatic action. Debes the composer
was present at the performance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
OFFERS DECLINED BY RUSSIA.

PARIS, June z. - The Gaulois says that
Russia declines all offers Of the Americans snd rishmen
sent through the Russian Minister at Washington to
equip priyateer feet against England
TEHERAN, June The Governor OF IIerat has sent
men to fortify Bala-Murghab
Advces from Merv to the effect that the Russians
are taking the greatest TO prevent foreigners from
communicating with the Turcomuns and have expelled
Afghans '-''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
EXCEPTIONAL FOR LUNACY.

MIppLErowN, June Tt is said that the
tow, NJ Wavarsing. in Ulster County, and more es-
neoav the village of Eenvile in that town. furnishes
more patients to the asylum here than any other locality
with the same number of inhabitants in the state There
are now seventeen patients here from the town of waw
srsng The asylum officials say that Ulster and hich-
mond Counties have insane people than any other
nnnnties In the State Of the Same population.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
FLAMES IN c. l.. TIFFANYs HOUSE.

An alarm of fire was sent out late yesterday
for fire In the house Of Charles L. Tiffany the Jeweler
No. 255 Madson-ave. The flames were discovered In a
servants room the top floor, and they were easily
confined 10 that part OF the building by inc hreincn
The INNER part OF the building was badly charred and
the elegantly frescoed Railways were considerably dam
aged by smoke and water The loss on the iurnlture
lima ted nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
FLOODING A NJNE

WILKEsBARRE, Penn. June IA large body
Of water In Chamber No OF the mine operated by j.
Leiscnring & Co., at Eckey Penn, was accidentally
tapped yesterday and the water rushed Into Chamber
No 2 through the opening before 1t stopped. and
covered the pumps and other machinery. No was
injured and IL is thought further damage will be
done. The accident Will cause suspension OF mining
for several days
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THE yEw.BEDFoRD MURDER AND srYolDE

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, June There is
still much excitement here the murder suicide
last night Foss who killed socum and then shot him
self arrived in this city Wednesday last and on We'd
nesday night stopped at dsorderly house. To the
Inmates he stated that unless Socum shipped him for
whaling voyage he would fix him. This statement is
regarded furnishing the motive for the crime.
elocum will buried In Dartmouth Fosss body Is held
10 await instructions from his family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
7Ncu CLAIMS IN NEWFOUNDLAND

LONDON, June 7.-Mr. Ford, formerly
English Minister at Athens has been sent on mission
10 Paris in connection the Newfoundland shore dis
mite Prior to the fall OF the Ferry Ministry an agree
rsnt was nearly NJ Ferry In accordance
with which OF Leewad Islands was to be ceded
10 France In exchange for the complete surrender Dy
France OF her Claims Newfoundland The negotiations
were suspended NJ. Ferrys insisting on retaining the
stI Pierre Miquolon group. Mr.. Ford VIII renew tile
odsr of an agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
B0yOR uEy AT PRINCETON.

PRINCETON, June THE appointments for
have been sent out The following the
successful aspirans for honors W. H. McIlvaine Latin
sautatory &C. W. McIlvaine. vaedetory; Wilson Bay
ard English salutatory j. H. Cleveland, Philosophical
Grafton. Forty eight men in class OF ninety two
regularly examined in the Academic Department have
final grades OF eighty or over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
PLANS For INCREASING THE GERMAN ARMY.

PLANS FOR INCREASING THE GERMAN ARMY
BERLIN, June 1.-THE Imperial War Minister
is drafting plan for large increase Of the army based
upon calculated results Of the coming general census
The peace effective will be raised from 41s00O to
100000 Besides this two batteries will be added
to each corps darmee ard two each battery
mobilized-practically augmentng the artillery sixty
per cent The cavalry increase has not been decided
upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
FAMINE IN THE WAKE OF EARTHQUAKE.

LONDON, June THE earthquake shocks
at sernagur and other points the Vale Of Cashmere
continue at intervals averaging three hours in length
Whole villages have been engufed. and terrible subter
ranean noises beard driving the people frantic with
fear The horrors Of approaching famine added to
the other results Of the disaster, many thousand
bushels OF grain in storage have been swallowed up in
the chasms which are constantly opening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
MOB TERRORISM IN VIRGINIA.

LYNCHBURG, Va, June 7.-Several> prominent
LAWYERS and newspaper here have received letters pur
mort NO TO be written by secretaries OF vigilanes
Associations of One Hundred in Amherst Bedford and
Rockbridge Counties warning them against defending
criminals or publishing anything about the ynchng in
Bedford under penalty OF like fate The members Of
these ssocatons profess be upholders of the law in
place OF inefficient and jurors but believed to
be members OF tho mob that ynched young Terry who
are irving by threats 10 prevent an investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
DEnooRATIO MAJ0RITIEs IN DELAWARE

WILMINGTON, Del. June 7.-COmplete re-
turns yesterdays municipal election show total vote
of 9,2sS. Calvin B. Rhoads Dem) was elected mayor
by 452 majority and John q. Farra Dem president OF
council by 5I4 majority The Democrats elected six
members council and the Republicans four The cleo
tlon OF the remaining members is claimed by both
parties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
TO REMOVE A COUNTY SEAT.

CHATHAM, June 7 (SpeciaD Persons in this
village have subscribed over $4,000 to the
county seat from Hudson. to this place. and to build
new court house and Jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
r,1-pT nv A spLINrEpED TREE

THOMPSON, June 7.-Wiliam Tappen was
Injured by falling tree one day this week which he
was telling The large tree struck smaller ono which
was spnered and portion oft struck him In the face
breaking both the upper and lower jaw in fragments
and hole was knocked In the Onta bOLs OF the skull
No hope Is entertained Of his recovery He his fed with
fnha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
EARL SPENCER AND THE CRIMES ACT

LONDON, June Earl Spencer will remain
In London to attend the Cabinet council next Tuesday,
at which expected that the Governments policy re-
gardlng the Crimes Act will be finally settled upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

LONDON, Juno IA great fire is raging along the
docks In Constantnoplc.
LIVERPOOL, June THE steamer Aurana, which ar
rived to-day, passed five icebergs on her voyage.
CoNsTANTISOPLE. June THE Turkish Government
has sent LOO troops to Salonica account OF the
threatening attitude OF Russia the Bulgarian frontier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08

ROME, June THE International Sanitary
Conference has decided that the Caspian Sea shall be
subjected to the quarantine rules the Medter
that overland passengers from the East must
gers shall change trains when passing from infected
TO unnfected district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
uoSoUJrOES WEEKS TOO EABLy

PHILADELPHIA, June Especial. In the
lower portions OF the city, especially in the vicinity OF
what is called the Neck, number OF mosquitoes
have appeared They mt least several weeks earlier
than ever before in the remembrance Of the oldest In
babltant Opinions vary to whether this means q
healthy summer, or the reverse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08

TRENTON, N. j., June THE trouble In the
potteries here not yet settled The knmen in Isaac
Daviss pottery are not satisfied with their wages and
have carried the matter the Knights OF Labor They
been ordered to remain away from the pottery I'LL
he difficulty Ia setttcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08

Business has been dull OF late. Last night he nforcu
his wife that time for both OF them 10 de 10 o
exrense Barron went to a gun store and bought
revolver Returning home. he couL not nln hIs w ,;
He then shot himself in the head The bulet g'noouo
the skull and Barron will live, so the doctors say
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
ISSAULT ON A CITY EDITOR.

PEORIA, Ill, June (SpeciaD. -" Ding !"
Warner gambler of this city, the brother OF the Mayor.
assaulted Henry p Day, city editor OF The Transcript,
last night Day been attacking the gamblers in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08

OPPOSED TO INCREASING THE DUTIES ON BEER.
LONDON. June IA mass-meeting attended
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MoYKMENrs or uNIrED srArEs YEsSELS

KEY WEST, June THE United States
frigate Alliance arrived here to-day from Aspnwal The
United States frigate Powhatan sailed from this port
lodi
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LOSING HIS LIFE IN TRYING TO 81 VEAEOTHER.
TRENTON, n. j., June 7.-Nicholas Cook and
boy, Philip Wise. out this afternoon in sailboat
on the Delaware River when the mast broke. striking
the boy and knocking him overheard. The jumped
into the water his companion but pulled
under the water by him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-08
LIBELLIYG A STEAMBOAT

PRovINcETowN, Mass June THE steamer
Pope Catln from Boston for NewYork, libslled at
this port O'Clock last night by United states Deputy
Marshal Enos, OF Boston, and keeper Was placed on
board