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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
rrI1l OH l. CLrTERLrS.

RICHMOND, Va, May l1.-The trial OF /. D..
Cluycrius for the murder OF Fannie Lillian Madison was
resumed at II o'clock this morning. Tie Deputy ser
pcout who hal cone 10 Alexandria FOR ta!esmen pre-
.cutcd 10 the Court list OF hfty Colonel Aylett' OF
counsel for the prosecutions stated to the Court that IL
had come 70 hs KNOWLEDGE mat James L. Elctt one OF
the Jurors had said since he had been accepted that he
thought the prisoner guilty. He knew that fact Injured
IN the benefit of the Commonwealth, but the prosecu-
ZION made the same objection to him as 1t had made III
the otker cases Two witnesses testified To the IhcV
stated by Aylctt. Elicit was questioned on the
subject but denied positively that he had made use OF
the expression charged. The Court, however, dls-
charged him and imposed fine OF so Tor contempt
I'm dsregHrding the instructions OF the Court Al thc
same time Judge Atkins told another juror A. = Hooper,
that he was also discharged. HOOpers discharge was
thc result OF information received by Judge Atks naI
he uIoopcrl, before being summoned, had Openly sll
that he thought Cuyerus ought 10 De hahgeu' snoNnS
palny that he had not only formed Dut eAPIesScu "
decided opinion. - ,rto ,vas
Thr calling OF the list OF taesmcn from Alexandra was
then proceeded with, and aftor about thlry hane5 %
brcn called the panel OF sixteen was coupietcu,
Tine attorneys for the defence strnck on lour nnSo %
after yanly cndcavOring to have the paSl ~
twenty four and the Jurors were sworn Inc HuCtruti
Nns read the prisoner standing apparently un,U % Z"
through the recital OF the thirteen counts against h
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
FpACMENTs OF GABLE NEWS.

RgRIIS MAY 1.-THE Reichstag to-day voted In favor
of the proposal make the duty wheat three MARKS
Prince Bismarck SAID that Spain had renounced the
fixed duty on wheat.
DrBIIS May IA new tIial OF the action for libel
brOu ght by Secretary Cornwall Oftbe Post once, against
William O. Brien has been ordered. The nrst tlal IN
which Mr. Cornwall placed his damages at &1,OOO went
against him.
PARIS May lit is announced that France has made
fresh annexatons the southwest coast OF the ted
and south Of the present French possessions at ODok
Doungarata, and comprise vast territory peopled by
two powerful tribes
NAPLES May 1.-THE city has given itself mp TO fes-
tivty for the day, celebrating the opening OF the new
waterwOrks.
PARIS, May 11.-Mr Morton on Wednesday will for
the President OF the Municipal Council
on des Etats Unis the statue given to the city
by American citizens.
BERLIN May 1.-THE formal announcement OF the
appointment OF Herbert Bismarck as Under secretary
for Foreign Affairs was made to-day.
PARIS, May 1.-THE sucz Canal Commission had two
sessions to-day but failed to arrive at any de-
cson IL is stated all the other Powers object 10
the English scheme for the management OF the canal.
ROME MAY lit IL reported that NJ Jules Ferry has
obtained secret interview with the Pope, and has
nromsed I'm return for the support OF the clergy In the
comno elections gthen the cOncOrdat II he shall
be returned 10 power Cardinal Czack, who Is friend
OF ~ Ferry urges tho Pope TO assent TO such AN agree
mQnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
THE pJrrsBrRG TRUNK MYSTERY.

CHICAGO, May 11.-Augustine Jurado, the
sci!ian. who was brought back from New-fork by
Detective Bonaed to the charge Of numbering
Filippo Caruso the who was found dead in trunk
at Pittsburg is now locked up ut the Central Ponce
station Last evening he was taken from ms cell 10 the
private Office OF Lieutenants Shea AMI Ripley Detec
tive Ronneld and officer Morris the Italian policeman
VINO has done most the work the case were also In
the ROOM Jurado after much questioning said that no
took the trunk 70 station and also that he started to
New York with Victoria Camrito the next day nue'
.Id whether ne knew what was In the trunk he Ell
1ravored To evade the question. but when c0rnereu
dodantly said that he did not know Jurado nnatiy
nrnLo j,wu and committed himself several partic-
Yars and when he was at last brought out he was ev
denty much frightened. The officers were uOnant anu
netelV."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
TROUBLES or A TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

BALTIMORE, May IL (SpeciaD.-The Bankers
and Merchants Telegraph Company in this city is
threatened with an ingorious collapse In few days
There are two receivers OF the company in Maryland
Fraucis r. Stevens and John L. Graham The first rep
resented tho creditors OF the company in the state, OF
whom he OF the largest until tho New-fork re-
ceivers settled with him TO keep him from selling ou'
the company here "a he threatened TO do Mr.. Graham
h snpposed TO represent the New.York receivers The
two from the start agreed to disagree one wanting TO
make sure of his commissions receiver before the en-
ploycs paid and the other wanting the men ptu pc
cnise his colleague desired the opposite done To-day
Receiver filed bill praying that the concern DC
sold ont for of the creditors in TINS state, ana
asking that Mr. Graham he dismissed Mr.. Graham OBJ
ecs to the the property here. subject TO mort
gage Of $4,000 900, as the creditors VIII get hothhg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE" OF THE LEADERS.
WHAT NEw.HAMPsHIRE WANTS.

WASHINGTON, May IL (SpeciGD. The New
Hampshire delegation that recently assembled In this
city the occasion Of Frank Jones's return from the
South and visited the White House ald the Depart
ments appears to have stirred more confusion and
grumbing than is usually accomplished by one de ega-
tIon Frank Jones' the dissatisfied ones say, Is given
absolute control OF the New-H lmpshre patronage n
consideration OF his services during the Presidential
campaign and Of the complaints is an allegation
that the syndicate is 50 deeply interested In railroad
legislation at the session OF the New
Hampshire Legislature tLat it wishes to postpone
appointments and changes, that can control tle
Legislature by the united influence OF Republicans Who
arc permitted remain office and Democrats VINO eN-
pect TO get in. Another cause OF delay me CIhe "a !,
i some doubt how much evidence the Prcsidci5
will require support OF charges OF offensive parils-
ship aud neglect guates In the discharge OF utY.
The three officers outside the state IN which the dec
ton was interested the Naval Ohcer the Colleci I,
and the surveyor of Boston. Precedent, is said
ties Massachusetts, to name two and New-Hampshlre
third these officers New-Hampshire men want 60 -
mel Kent OF New-Hsmpshre, made Naval officer amt
confident Of success unless Maine should capture ts
Colectorsbip Surveyorship in Which case Massaen-
sets would claim the Naval officer and New-hampshiro
WOuld left"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
BANKS CUTS HIS rHR0Ar WITH RAZOR

PlTrsBuRG, May IL (SpeclalJ-Isaac Banks
the lover OF Lena Steubenrach went out Of his cell this
morning into the Jail hall and asked colorei prisoner
to shave him Getting cup and razor the negro began
and Banks watching his opportunity suddenly snatched
the razor from his hands and deliberately drew the
blade across his throat, from to ear The blood
spurted forth in stream and the man fell fainting to
the floor He died this afternoon.
Banks evidently had laid his plans yesterday lie lett
TWO letters one addressed to the warden OF the jail CIV
ng minute directions for the disposal or ms Oody Inc
otber was tear stained aud seemed to he the last words
of "A brokcn-hearted man. II was addressed MY darhS
Lena" ana In IL the wrctched man wrote as II the gri
lie went on to say that he not guilty OF any crnc
done lie said that he was tired OF life and would now
be with Lena again"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
PROGRESS OF MR. SIyGERLTS THEATRE.

PHILADELPHIA, May IL line pullu-
ing of the theatre in Masonic Hall proceeds ana ~ "
Is TO he conducted popular prices the oppostions De
ginning 10 declare itself Mr. sngerly the owner oil the
property, n man OF great wealth, Is not sparng ms
money in making the house in respect substantial
and safe The entire plan has been submitted 10 the
Building Commission and no objections are raiscu
There will be sufficient exits and entrances ana III
every particular the house will be one OF the most com
Portable and commodlous In the country. The eNtraor
dnary success Of Kear the magician. has encouraged
Mr. Singerly in this outlay though Mr. kellar hlmseI
will continue to occupy his small bali kellar Is de
carcd by the sptuaias to be one Of the greatest me
diums who lived. At All ot TINS hclaI lHusn' III
declares that everything he does Ia rlckery HIS
pcrformanccs are being investigated by the committee
nivc-sity OF Peunsylyania The money for this nyes
tcati was left by eccentric Phadclphan. ana he'
lar Is called contrOyert the testimony anu
nf N sncnllel mcNlnma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
MORE DEMOCRATIC pIssATIsFACrIoN.

WASHINGTON, May IL (SpecidD.-Democrat,
feel much put out OF Mr.. Gravcss appoint
r,u. BaTeau OF Engraving and Prlhtlng'
They thought that Postmaster Pearsons case was not TO
be considered in the light OF precedent Yet In this
case Republican is only not dismissed from Office,
but actually promoted The fact that Mr. Graves voted
for Mr. Cleveland makes difference in the opinion OK
thorough-going Democrats Pearson they say did tho
same. Upon the appointment OF the latter the
President voluntarily made promise that he would
not appoint any Republicans to othce'
and now he breaks IT, to the disgust OF every right
minded Democrat. There are about LOO positions IN
the Bureau Engraving and Printing which are not pro-
tccted by the Civil rules and which are subject 20
partisan changes at the discretion OF tue mead oi me
Rureau The position to which Assistant treasurer
Graves has been appointed" remarked PROMINENT
Democrat virtually controls all the patronage there is
under the Treasury Department. With spokesman IN
his place the hungry and thirsty would have had
chance" Another prominent Democrat SAID that the llss
Ofcandidaes the position 10 which Mr. Graves was
appointed included the names OF Democrats or Natloas
reputation who supported by the party leaders AM
delegations from Democratic States
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tabled John Henry Runke his son in-law, was to-day
admitted 70 S. 900 bail. which he easily secured.
GENERAL GRANT NOT so WELL.
PASSING BAD NIGur-FEEBLE. But ABLE TO
TAKE A DRIVE.

TAKE A DRIVE.
1t was after 10 a. m. yesterday, two hours
later than usual when General Grant got up from his
chair and dressed He neither looked nor felt WELL
His eyes deep sunken and his face had the haggard
and been absent for several
weeks lie had passed bad night and tho effect OF twas
visible not only in his appearance but IN bis mental de-
preston. Prior midnight he tried in vain to sleep
and it was after a. M when he fell into sound sum-
ber Between this time and daylight he was awake
every few moments and moved about uneasily Food
given to him frequently. in order, II possible. to
counteTaet the nervous excitement which had taken
possession of him. but he could not sleep sharp inter-
mitent pains shot through his throat ana meek, ana
though he did not complain yet there was evidence tnat
he suffered greatly He took cup Of coffee soon after
sunrise and then, becoming easier obtained the Ony
sleep that be had. DR. Douglas remained with the
General his condition required closer watcn tnah
he has been given to him In many days. -
The patient improved after he had been up Tor wnlle
and had taken several trips through the room and the
adjoining hallway. and at noon he went driving III
the Park with Mrs. Grant. He walked 1eeDly 10
the carriage and his face wore an anxious expression
lie appeared refreshed when he returned and walked up
the stoop with more vigorous step In the afternoon
he worked at his book but not steadily and was Inclined
to be quiet. Before dinner he took nap which Drlght-
ened him up considerably and he ate food for the hrst
time during the day with relish. The Genefal is
anxious for warm settled weather, ana THINKS tnal MS
anticipated trip to ut McGregor Will be or great Deneht
to him.
Dr. Douglas called at 10 p. and found the Generals
throat better than 10 in the morning. though IL was
not as favorable condition for the last two weeks
and exceedingly irritable to the touch AItef the
invalid had received an Injection OF m0rphla ne settled
down in his easy chair but did not show much hcLha-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
POsTMASTERS APPOINTED.

WASHINGTON, My II.-Ine PrcsIuenJ tO'
day appointed the following postmasters:
Maurice Ltsch, at Mahanoy City, Penn, vice j. l.
Brclcr commits sion expired: John Slack. at Bristol,
Tenn vice william MulleuiX. commission expired Mary
H. Elwarts, at Cleveland, Tenn vice William ,. Iptou.
commission expired Mrs. II. A. Hastings, at Port Glo-
son Miss vice Thomas Richardson commission expired
j. L. Meade. at Hazelhurst Miss, vice George T. Mat
thcws, commission expired Harvey q. Moore'
peuded for cause. The cause for POstmasier
Becbe's suspension was that he was found negHgens
and careless his accounts the moneys Govern
men not being kept separately they should nave Deen
and only restored demand OF inspectors lie had also
failed 10 make reports the department when required
and it was found necessary to inspect MS once hVo
times within year.
The Postmaster General appointed the following
fOuTtll-cass postmasters:
In pepnsvlyania-Wiliiam Jones' at Stateford; Mar
tin Kern al Shnersville; L. T. whitney, at Wysox u.
r. Myers, at New-LOndOn; j. V. i. Leedy, az upper
Sfrasburg: f. b. Diehl, at Lemasters In New-forh-
S. f. d. HOornbeck. at Wawarsing In New-JeFsey-"'
j. Bissett at Helmetta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
DELAWARE AND I4CKAWASYA CHANGES

SYRACUSE May II (SpecidD.-A report III CIR
culation to-day that w. b. Phelps has resigned MS
pace as superintendent Of the Oswcgo and syracnse p-
niston of tho Delaware Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road 10 take effect May l5 il verified from Official
sources W. X Never Will De his successor Tho Fc'is'
nation OF Mr.. Phelps viii involve numerous o'her
changes Among those who will retire Is Thomas Mur'
pty roadmaster Of the Oswego and Syracuse Division
tJi. .urrcs.or will bc IOalmaster Fcun"L john l.
Pierce assistant to superintendent Pbcip-' al lri
Dispatcher Fcnucl will have to give place To oter m
MIR Phelps will bc appointed supefint 'ndcut of tie
budIngs trcstc. aud VhArycs oi the company ia o.
wcro Tie AIops will be removed To Scranton which
Wiil throw out q: employ large number OF men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
CLOSING WEEK AT ALBANY
BLOW TO CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
THE BILL EXEMPTING SOLDIERS FROM ExAMiNA-
TIoY PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

fBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, May 1.-The Assembly to-day
passed Mr.. Earl's bill practically eXempng soldiers
and sailors from examination under the Civil Service Re-
form law The bill clearly recognized as an attempt
to break down tie law. TIVE nty-fOur votes were re-
corded against aud they cast by twenty Repub-
cans and four Democrats. Mr.. Church warned the AS
semby that the people would punish any such direct at
tack the law.
General Curtis declared that the soldiers did not desire
its passage.
Mr. Hustled said that only political bummers" fa-
vored the bill, but Mr. Earl, General Barnum and Mr.
Ranes made speeches and by other appeals to sem
tiluont passed the bill.
Walter Howe, before 1t passed, presented remon-
strances signed by hundreds of persons against Its
adoption. These, Mr. Burnham, of Wayne County, said
must have been manufactured.
Mr. Iasbrouck argued in support of the bill that the
soldiers had been pensioned and that therefore IL was
equally just to who was lame In his intelll-
gence" to favor him II he soldier, as he had no
time to 80 to school while fighting for his country.
Walter Howe thought it bad policy for Republicans to
vote for bill which clearly intended TO cripple their
Civil Service law Such policy should be eit TO the
Mr.. IIubbe said "There can be no question but that
this bill is attack upon Civil Service Reform IL Is
stance by Democrat each OF which seeks to exempt
particular class OF men from the operation OF Clv ser,
| vice rules. To the credit OF tho RepuDlcal
majority be IL said, that these bills have all
| been Killed excepting the one now DcIOrc u.s.
! This Ia not n question of favor to the veterans.
! IL is simply question to whether we shall allow
Civil Service. which has been established for the Denent
OF soldiers and civilians alike. to be broken down by CO.
vert Democratic measures, sought to he passed unoer
the gusc OF friendship for the soldier. IL comes WIN
bad grace from the Democrats to oppose Cyi service
The Oaly good thing they did in 1883 was 70 pass tne
Civil Service law The present Democratic President III
his announced himself IN favor or ClV service
reform. SO has the present Democratic Governor ana
| the Democratic Mayor of New-Y0rk. Yet the Demo
cratic minority have been indirectly attacking this law
| OF 1853 during this entire session
The bill was passcl " "A OF 81 to 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
AIDING TIE SUFFERERS IN PLYMOUTH.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FAMILIES NEEDY-THE
NEW HOSPITAL.


WLKEsBARRE, Penn, May 11.-Drs French
and Shakespeare, of Philadelphia, made three post
mortem examinations this afternoon at Plymouth,
again showing that the disease prevalent there is true
typhoid fever. One hundred and fifty families are pro-
vided for by the relief committee Contributions have
been received to the amount Of $24O0, but this VIII
meet only temporary need. There were three deaths
and four funerals this afternoon Two deaths occurred
last night and thirteen were reported
The new hospital for the reception OF pa
tients afflicted with the fever was formally
opened this morning. Only those who have
no homes will be admitted. Medical attendance
and purses will be free. Two additional nurses from
work A large quantity Of medicine was transferred
from the Wilkesbarre Hospital to Plymouth this morn
ing. ,..-
Wilkesbarre Is being canvssed to-day by committee
OF prominent residents soliciting aid for the fever
stricken peOple. The money received from outside
sources already expended on street in the town.
Gayorlave there some eighteen families that must
be kcp; IN bread and medicine. All the members are
sick with the disease. including the male members ana
as consequence there is no income. IL costs $40 day
10 keen families alone. Scattered IN various OtheI
parts OF the city there about eighty cases which are
daily In receipt aid from the relief committee. There
were two deaths last night and thirteen new cases.
Mayor Grace has received "A small amount OF money
for tho sufferers mt Plymouth He wishes the public "a
know that he will receive subscriptions aud forward
them 10 the Relief Committee OF Plymouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, MOnday, May IL, 1889.
GEORGE X OTis's CLAIM.-In the Court OF Claims To-
dov Judgment for Sl6,4i5 was rendered IN favor OF
George X Otis In his against the United States tor
balance alleged be due under contract for carrying
the malls In New-YOrk in 1877.
THE WALES COURT MARTIAI~-Tbe court adjourned
without announcing decision. IL is understood that
IL discussed a proposition TO refer the question under
consideration to the Attorney for MS ophl"h
FRAUDULENT PESsIoNs.-The Commissioner OF PEN
sions to-day turned into the Treasury $1,000 recoyed
I'm gle case where there had been trauduens ssuo
and payment of pension and IN another case - VS.
received which had been paid by Claimant 10 MS lor-
neX 10 be used in paying the Examining Board Oh SUIT
geons for certificate. Directions have been gwen ior
fine dsbarent OF the attorney, ana AL action on sno
claim is suspended
EXPORTS OF BREADsTUFFs.-rhe chiet OF the bure'n
Of sotscs reports that the total values OF the exports
~ domestie breadstns from the United STATES uu,ns
The month OF April 1885, and during the iolr nu .s
months ended April 80 1885, compared Win INC e
ceding YEAR were as follows April, 1854 oo
Iss5 i4O7s ISL four months ended Aplii 1o ao1
Si5 O5s 692; 1885, $56.25S,376; zen Vems @ no e"eA
April 80 1854, Sl33, 3,093,3lS 1889, SlSo' 'oo'ooo'
No MONEY FOR THE CoURrs.-rEe business oil 'he
courts in the District OF Columbia has been brought 70
stands by tthe lack Of money Win Wnich 10 meos
necessary expenses. This morning tho Crinlna snu
Circnit court uries excused Tor week ana ~
orro the Gland Jury will be excused for like perio9
with the Attorney General and some plan cannos
he devised 10 tide the interval until the appropr
| tions for the next fiscal year become available.
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WIFE ,trRpgg BY 4 DRUNKEN MAN

PHILADELPHIA, May IL (SpccidD.-At NO.
III North Fourth-st last night the police found the
wife OF Edward MouiU lying upon the bed ga-rhS
her last breath MoruH was seen running down Ih'
stairs and heard 10 cry, 81 have shot NY VIC ms
o,,- .l.orcI that he WAS In an extreme state OF
intnvc,tlnu The occupants Of The house 'hy tH my
heard Tho too dIsputiug after their return. MoiIl
since his arrest has declared thai "e VIII 'Vi"' '"0
n Lc has tie opportunity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
tJL,r UUyrJyG A NEEDLE IN HAY STACK.

PIrrsBURG, May IT ISpeclaV.-IH IH6 OOUTU
NJ Common Pleas. No >, Judge Ewing, the case OF
Henry Warner, for of the Penn Bank against
r. NJ Kennedy was called to-day. Kennedy was on the
bond OF President Riddle In the sum OF $soooo anu te
anti is brought by Assignee Warner to recover the
,,rt for the hank the plaintiff claiming that by
p'iie's actions the bank had been vlcnlled 10 the
extent of 81 100000 subpoena was issued LOT hiulo
for The defendant said Upon the occasion OF
n visit 10 New-York last Friday got on board lralh
on one of the elevated railroads, and Just as steppeu
on the front platform OF the saw Mr. Riddle getting
off the rear platform" Judge Ewing announced thas
e co.e o1ld he nut on the list for the latter part OF
Se week and in the meantime an effort VIII DC made 10
,.lttaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
p1owJyG TIP 4 H0UsE WITH Dyyt, ,,JTE

CHARLOTTE, n. c., May 11.-A house occu-
pied by Lizzie Blunt and Minnie Bell blown up by
dynamite at a. IN. Sunday. An eightnch cartridge.
packed in piece OF gasppe was laid the porch, and
exploded The house was so badly damaged that 1t looks
as II IL had been shecd with grape shot piece OF iron
passed through a pillow on which Lizzie Dunts head
was lyng aud through the foot board without inJur
ing her. Two young white men have been arrested OH
suspicion and are held for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-12
STILL EXPECTING TO GO TO TURKEY.

WASHINGTON, May lis. 5. Cox to-day
learned that the delegation OF his constituents, who par
pose calling upon the President to request that hs
appointment as Minister to Turkey be revoked VIII Eos
arrive here until Wednesday The question OF his hhi
acceptance OF the mission will not he determined nti
after the interview OF the delegation with the ffesueh
MIR Cox however, nmates that he stll experts 20 ~
70 onsautinople the end OF the present month