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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
SUIT AGAINST THE BRIDGE TRUSTEES

THEIR GRIP SAID To BE AN INrRINGEMENT-MR.
srRANAHAN CONFIDENT THAT IT ISN'T
Process was issued yesterday against the
Trustees OF the NewYork and Brooklyn Bridge at the
suit % National Cable Railway Company In accord
ance with the prayer OF bill In equity sworn to by
William p. shlnn, president OF the latter company
The bill alleges that the complainant has made exten
sivc preparations introduce the invention into the
territory owned by It, and that the defendants are now
constructing and using within the Southern District
OF NewYork the Iatented Improvement, or rope grip
ping device substantially the in construction and
operation. The lii prays an accounting and payment
to the complainant of the income derived from the viola
ton OF It's rights that the rope gripping device now In
use by the defendants may be destroyed delivered up
to the complainant and that additional assessment
shall be made OF the sustained by OF the
infringement which shall be increased to sum equal to
three times the amount OF such assessment
A notice signed by Charles r. Shaw, counsel Of the
cable company was served uron J. ST. stranahan.
president OF the Bridge Trustees notifying him that the
gripping devices used the Bridge cable infringe
ments Of the cabec ompanys patents, and expressing
willingness TO conser any proposition he might make
tending TO amieablc settlement OF the company's
claims To this no answer was made.
James B. Shaw said TO TRIBUNE reporter yesterday
Two years ago when the trustees were ready to start
the Bridge We offered them the use OF our patents
for $4,000 They kept foollne US for some tme, and
finally put on the Paine grip. which has been izlle
They kept the fare at cents lccausc they had no grip
10 do the business and because the directors OF the
Union Ferry Company were among the Bridge Irnstees
aud didn't swaBt 10 do the business. Alter they bad
carried passengers year. through the Efforts OF Tue
TRIBUNE aud other the fare reduced ~ 29
cents The people began Ia rusL into the and they
have been carrying million month more. Tue Paine
grip wouldn't do the work. and they had TO take ours
In November ls- we offered 10 carry passengers ~ me
OF 600 hour for cents each and dispense with
that me- eonld Start train Of four cars every cen sec
ond aud that the cost of the alterations necessary would
not be more than itOO Another thing with our grip
there will be need Of the proposed extension
Chatham st. By putting D. gang way about twenty five
feet long from the Elevated Railroad station 10 the
Bridge STALLION, the crush about the entrance would DC
greatly relieved"
and sad: received a notice from Mr. Shaw. but the
trustees don't propose to pay any attention 10 H. Our
engineers that not Infringing any patents
by using the 1ip. Just what the cable company claim
don't know. No papers have been served ON any Oi
the trustees that am aware Of"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
o'DONNELBs COMPANION, SUSAN GALLAGhhh'
WANTS A SLICE OF THE OFFENCE FUND.

o,DONyEII,s COMPANION, SUSAN GALLAGHER
WANTS A SLICE OF THE DtFENcE FUND.
Susan Gallagher went to District Attorney
Rdgway in Brooklyn yesterday to secure his assistance
TO recover So OOO thereabonts, which she aleged
Patrick Ford The Irish World owed her and refused 10
pay The woman was associated with O'Donnen, VINO
killed Carey the Irish informer. aud was afterward
hanged. She said that she made ODonncls acqualh'-
ance at Londonderry and he went with her to priest in
England who refused to AIRY them She afterward ac
companied him to South Africa, when he was pursuing
Carey but returned ia different vessel After ODoh-
nes trial she claims that he authorized the payment 10
her 800 from the fund raised by Patrick fOi Ior
his defence in consideration OF her valuable services
After his death she 10 this country with MISS
Eleanor Ford and she was paid $500 hut the Daiahce Vi
her claim, she asserts has not been liquidsted
DistrictAttorney Ridgway advised the woman 10 re-
sort to civil proceedings. Patrick Ford said hat whep
Donne was arrested he raised fund for his defence
The OF $4,000 secured and General Pryor anu
ex-Judge Fullerton employed To defend OEohheu.
raised balance OF S32,OOO was leit hitei
the trial Ford cabed To General Pryor TO ascertain
what O'Donnell desired to have done With the money
The condemned who. could neither read nor wrlte'
had his spiritual adviser, her Flynn, make meni-
orandum OF his wishes He desired the money TO 90 20
his wife. who lived in Philadelphia This disposition
was made Df the money, but Mrs. O'Donne was given
81 800. No mention was made OF Susan Galagher'
and Mr. Forisaid she had claim at all upon tue unu
ODonnell debarred from making Will owing TO MS
situation. After ODonnells death Miss Ford brought
aerward she In destitute circumstances gave
her bank book with credit OF 1900 ana 800 III CASH
This out OF pure charity and not becauseof any cah
the woman had or asserted she had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
ALARMING SPREAD OF TYPHOID FEVER

WnKEsBARRE, June IL (SpeciaD.-While the
epidemic at Plymouth appears to be rapidly abating
there every symptom that 1t is about to break out in
other and neighboring towns Sugar Notch, mining
borough OF about 1000 people. is experiencing con-
tagon typhoid fever that promises to serious
proportions. Within the past few days there has been
sudden and alarming increase In the number Of
There present about twentyegh persons sick Of
the fever In the borough and for The past three days
there have been five six day Up TO date
there have been three deaths though In one the
disease was contracted In Plymouth. The people are In
the greatest alarm and fear outbreak virulent
that Plymouth Three physicians have been engaged
by the Borough Council to anayze the water and make
an to the cause OF the disease HaZeton
large town in the lower end of the county, has about
forty cases, and new ones are reported every day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
ED ErFEors OF PHILADELPHIA wnIsKEI

PHILADELPHIA, June IL (SpeciaD. John l..
Sullivan who has been posing at the National Theatre
broke out last night old time spree and made
matters lively about Ninth and Chestnut sts lie made
appearance at the Grard House bar after II o'clock
and drank himself drunk before leaving the place. lie
then stepped the street to the Continental Hotel
where all who appeared were made to scamper be-
fore the nfuriated pugilIst
At this morning he returned TO the Grard cafe and
demanded something to eat aud going to the oyster bar
consumed six dozen clans This is verified by the at
tendant who grew tired with opening them. After this
he drank considerable whikey and then by main force
his attendant and several acquaintance took him to the
Continental. carried him upstairs and put him to bed.
Being aroused at IL to take the train for the West
he became bcgerent, and everybody compelled to
stand back. Finally with much persuasion he was
dressed and after swallowing pint Of whiskcy con-
sented 20 to the depot Several times lie dispersed
the crowd OF onookers but at last safely seated in
car at the Broad ST. depot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
HOLDERS OF WEST SHORE.

PHILADELPHIA HOLDERS OF WEST SHORE.
PHILADELPHIA, June IL lSpeciaD. - The
Philadelphia committee OF the West shore Railroad
bondholdcrs. representing S6o00,0oo OF the general
mortgage bonds, met to-day and after conference de.
cded upon address to all the bondholders regardiesa
OF their locations They that it is the duty OF the
under the mortgage TO take the action necessary
bring about prompt foreclosure and sale OF the road
1t will then be necessary for the bondholders to decide
whether they will unite to purchase the property or
await sale and receive in exchange
their bonds the pro rata share OF the proceeds The
committee believe that 1t is for the interest OF the bond
holders unite aud protect themselves from such sacr
flee OF their property would certainly result II there
should be no one the sale authorized to bid In their
behalf They therefore advise all bondholders 10 con
centrate their holdings on some representative commit
tee whom they have confidence that they may bo
prepared for action when the proper time arrives Ne
bonhoder asked to surrender TO agree TO surren
der his bonds TO incur expense The great point
todays meeting is that the committee do not eonne
themselves to the Philadelphia holders. bu. appeal 70
tn EN- all, no matter where they live.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
TRYING TO BLA oKEy AN HoyoRED NAME.

CHICAGO, June 11.-An effort has been made
to njure r. b. Harrison, United States Assaycr In
charge OF the Mint ut Helena. who Is son OF Senator
Harrison of Indiana Tho scheme. II Is understood
originated with discharged employe hut It is evident
that others are sharing In it. Two days ago dispatch
was received over the wires saying that an invesRa
ton showed that the public money had been used for
private purposes As this was signed BY the name OF
the authorized agent Of the press permitted to
pass The friends Of Mr. Harrison having challenged
the statement Investigation was Instituted and the
Helena agent called for explanation. He promptly
pronounced the Of his name forgery.
The Western Union Telegraph Company have now
been called by the Associated Press to explain why
ira manager Helena accepted and transmitted forged
dispatch. That company will be held TO strict &c.
countabty In this Word has been received from
tho United States Mint Examiner that Mr. Harrisons Of.
foe found In perfect condition and his accounts adj
iusted to o cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
IoLEHARr ArrkMpTIyo 10 COMMIT Su1oIpE

CHICAGO, June 11.-Frank ylchart attempted
to commit suicide yesterday afternoon by jumping of
pier near the suburban town OF Lakevow. IIo was
rescued aud found TO bo the verge OF dcrium trc-
mems. In 1882 the husband Of Mrs. Rush Tevis met
Iglehart and his wife coming out OF hotel in st. Louis.
lie drew revolver and shot Igehart In tho Teyis
procured divorce from his wife, but aferward became
reconciled. Their life not happy however. and
Tcvis finally committed suicide. The case created u
great scandal In st. Louis at the time, all the parties
connected with 1t were OF high standing in the com
munity and general fyorites IN society The stigma of
lglcharts action has cuns 10 him. Or Monday night he
was two weeks In arrears at his hotel and turned
out Yesterday he went to Lakevew and spent his last
dime for drink He says that he has friends but did
not wish to trouble them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
CONE WEST WITH HER SECOND VICTIM

HUNTINGDON, Penn, June IL (SpeciaD.-
william X. Bare, of Mt Union. eloped last night with
Miss Mary Ann Hines, rural adventures Bare has
been extensive dealer In gran is about twentyeght
years old and has always ranked high in public esteem
He is brother of Register and Recorder John s. Bare
this county. Last night he and Miss Hines boarded
fast train from Mt. Union TO this place, and here
purchased through tickets to Omaha
Miss Hines. four years ago, eloped with man from
the South and settled In Virginia CITY, Montana where
her lover conducted palatai restaurant Two years
ago he went buffalo hunting and in his Absence Miss
Hines sold out the establishment at a high figure
pocketed the proceeds and East Bare has left all
his property IN unsettled state. lie In comfort
able circumstances
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evcd would reduce the tolls by onehalf If they did not
take them off altogether.
PREPARING FOR RIEEs TRIAL.


EFFORTS IN HIS BEHALF-THE PURSUIT OF BIZ
BEAR--INDIANs PUSHING NoRTHwARp.
OTTAWA, June 11.-Mr. Burbrdge, Deputy
Minister of Justice will leave in few days Tor Regina
attend the trial OF Rie determined effort Is making
by Quebec members TO procure clemency III inc
case of Rel II is understood that Archbishop iache
is here for that purpose and will shortly be joined py
Bishop Grandn, of Saskatchewan. The prevailing I'M
preston h however that Riel will receive an mparia
trial his sentence, whatever 1t may De- VIII 10
carried out to the letter.
. WINNIPEG, Man., juno 1.-THE following dlspa'cn
dated on June has just been received from on'ppo
wayan Catholic Mission, Portage of the Beaver RIVER
strange's column arrivedhere this morning ana Is W
ing preparations for Big Bears reception MAJOR uh.
tens mounted men arrived yesterday In time 10 sec
Indians supposed to be Chippewayans cross the TNe
The Indians pushing north rapaly. ~ "a -
impossible to follow them, owing TO the forests anu
mosquitoes north of the river. Indian scouts he tno
opposite bank watching our movements Detacnpients
OF infantry will he stationed for three miles east aon
the and scouts will be sent out on io9t 10 nhu
Big Bear. The country is heavily wooded and nlasy
in every direction thus retardng horseback % anp
troops discovered cache OF niney-hye SACKS Oh n1ul
and large number OF furs here The Transport
will return to Pitt to morrow for supplies Inc ""'ci
In Beaver River is high.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
READY TO FIGHT SPEAKER HAIyEs ANYWHERE

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 11.-A scene Oc-
CURED on the floor OF the House this forenoon
tion by Mr. West to allow the committee investigating
the charges OF bribery and corruption full time
tinue their investigation Speaker Haines made sharp
retort directed at Mr. West. when the latter showed
anger and excitedy said that he hoped before the ses
sion ended TO be able to show up Mr. anes In his true
light Mr. Hanes replied thateverybody knew he was an
honest Agricultural, but that Mr. West had any grev-
ance lie had better adjourn TO anteroom with the
Speaker and settle It, Mr.. West shook his fist, and
piled In rage that he would meet Mr IIalnes at any
time and place. The confusion laughter and applause
which greeted this simply deafenng, and, without
attempting any further business the House adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
POOLING PLANS READY FOR APPROVAL.

The general passenger agents of the trunk
lines and their New England connections, at the meet
ing at Commissioner Finks Office yesterday. made
sufficient progress drafting the new pooling contract
aud the agreement for settling disputes by arbitration
os to warrant their instrucng Assistant Commiss0ncr
Pierson to submit the schemes for the consideration
OF the trunk line Executive Committee to-day II tho
plans as completed approved the passenger agents
will then take them again for the perfection or
numerous details IL is not expected that any agree
ment as r. pool percentages be reached among
the roads aud is deemed desirable to consti
tute board OF arbitration speedily as possible There
OF passenger rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
4 TRAIN BURIED IN 4 TUNNEL.

THE WALLS CAVE IN ON IT-sIX LIVES LOST AND
MANY PERSONS INJURED.
lar TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
CHATTANOOGA June 1.-The New River tun-
mel on the Cincinnati Southern Railway, 100
miles above this city, caved in Tonight
while construction train crowded Win
railroad hands was passing through Six men
were killed outright and twenty others seriously
perhaps fatally injured. The wires
are down and no particulars can be
learned. The walls fell while the train
was in the centre of the tunnel and every person
on the cars was more or less injured. Some of the
bodies cannot be reached for twenty-four hours
II il said that Roadmaster Simmonds Is among the
killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
Alta CKED HER GRANDPA UGHTEk WITH CLUB
PIrTsRuRG. June II (SpeciaN.-N!rs. Eliza

PITTsBURG, JUHc II (NptcIuIJ.-NIIs' EIIZd
beth Miller who lives with her son-in-aw John Deeds
two miles north OF Claysve, almost killed his daughter
Mary yesterday. Mrs. Miller has been deranged for
years Yesterday she entered the house carrying large
club aud struck Miss Deeds powerful blow upon the
head knocking her unconscious from her chair. The
girl had hardly reganed consciousness when the de
mentcd creature, furious with attacked her
with q knife and would have killed her had not Mr.
Deeds appeared the Mrs Miller Ia ninety
years of age ago she destroyed notes which
she held against various persons IN the neghborhood to
the value Of $3 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
BUFFALO. YEwYoRK AND PHILADELPHIA.

BUFFALO, June II (SpeciaD. The holders OF
the second mortgage Buffalo, New-York and Pha-
delpha bosds upon which interest was defauted juno
l, held a meeting this morning. The receiver was
given until June to pay the $1,000 due, ana II noe
paid to-day foreclosure proceedings to bo begun
letter was received from G. Clinton Gardner, the re.
eever OF the company, saying that the court would nee
allow him to pay. Soon after IL became known that
r. W. Kingsley had obtained au In
junction in Pittsberg restraining the foreclosure
proceedings IL therefore decided TO hold the mat
Ter open until June 20. The first mortgage Interest,
amounting TO 500 00O falls due on July and the bond
holders will wait TO see what Is done with that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

Il.
Tlrg CASHMERE EARTnQUAKR.-The British Resident
Of Cashmere reports that earthquake shocks continue
The towns OF BaramuIla and sopur have been ruined
and 100 persons killed. There has also been great loss
Of life 10 adjacent villages.
REMOVING WREcK.-The United States steamer Pen
eacola which arrived at Madeira on June 10, reports
May 81 fell IN with the wreck OF the German
bark Bertha Bahlruhs As the wreck dangerous TO
navigation the Pensacola destroyed 1t By means OF tor
pedocs.
RosNA voRgs-John stetson has engaged ROsina
vpkes and London company for American tour
The company includes Sir Charles Young. Arthur
Boucher Captain Gooch, Claude Ponsonby, Mrs. Ccple
Honc and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
TRYING TO ESTABLISH A CATTLE TRAl

TRYING TO ESTABLISH A CATTLE TRAIL.
DENVER, June 1l.-A meeting OF the Colorado Cattle
Growers Association Is In session here for the purpose
OF discussing the question OF establishing cattle trail
across the State from Texas to Wyoming.
sEyENTEEN-YEAR LOCUsrs IN ILLINOIS
VASDALIA ILL.,, June l1.-Seyentecn-ycar loeusts In
countless numbers lave made their appearance III Fay
ete Co. The pests have already begun TO work on fruit
orchards and farmers beginning to view them WITH
serions apprehension.
BILL OF HEALTH FOR A CHOLERA SHIP.
PORTLAND, Me- June 1.-THE brigantine Anua r.
Ode, which arrived here last week, having lost TWO
from cholera has been thoroughly iunligaed and
allowed 10 up to the city 10 discharge her cargo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
TEN MEN KILLED IN 4 NINE.

FIVE HUNDRED CASES or GIANT POWDER EXPLODE
NEAR ZACATECAs IN MEXICO.
GALVESTON, Texas. June ia dispatch TO The
Necs from Zacatecas, Mex. says that an explosion
of 500 cases of giant powder to-day in the ceie
brated Santo 1iburcio de Laveta Grande mine. had
killed ten men. injured as many more, and com
pletely wrecked the mine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
SETTLING A DIFFICULTY ~ KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, June ia dispatch from
East Bernsadt, Laurel County. says that airay
CURED to-day between three brothers-George, william
and James Thompson-and Wkerson and Rufus Law
son, cousins They met to settle anlcably difficulty,
but instead flames Thompson and Wilkerson Lawson
began shooting each other and tho others Joined In
with pistols and guns. Wlkerson lawson was instantly
killed by George Thompson, and Rufus Lawson received
several dangerous wounds B. l.. Poynter, bystander
was seriously wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
A BRoKER AND BAyK PRESIDENT IN COURT

PHILADELPHIA, June IL (SpecaD aD-Alireu 4.
Young q broker given further hearing this morn
ing on the charge Of embezzling notes amounting to
$500. the property of Albert " Green The prisoner
that had sold the notes. and when asked for
the money replied that the president of the Corn Ex-
change Bank had swinded him out OF It, Dell Nobtt.
president Corn Exchange Bank testified that he
held the note of Louis b. Young for 5000 and also
check the noe dated May l5 signed by the Witness
purchased by the witness from W. Penn Young and he
had no knowledge OF A. Young in the transaction.
since the notes were they been discount
ed nj the bank Young held In bail for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
KILLED WHILE ASLEEP on THE TRACK.

WASHINGTON, June 11.--George NJ. Schafer,
a we-known business Of this city, was found this
morning in a ditch the Metropolitan branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio Rairoa lust outside tho city limits
his skull badly fractured and his right hand laceraed
Mr. schafer attended silver wedding at the schuetzeh
Park last night Returning alone In his buggy, tho
horse got into ravne and after astrugge broke away
from the vehicle and ran up the track Mr. scnater
nrobably started TO follow the animal aud after walking
some distance sat the track TO rest fell asleep
and was struck by an outgoing train'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
PLUCKY JUDGE BROWY ROUrs A BURGLAR

DETROIT, June 11.-The house of Judge
Henry b. Brown Of tho United State, Circuit Court,
entered by burglar this morning Tho Judge and
wife awakened to find masked burglar with
vover and dark lantern beside the bed who by threats
kept them quiet while he secured money and Iewelry
all amounting to 800 or $500. While tho burglar was
going through dressngcase the Judge secured his
vover and red the shot was returned but neither shot
effect The robber down stairs pursued by the
Judge. both firing, but the burglar escaped through
window and as FAR as known uninured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
SENATOR BLAIR RENoMINATED.

BosToN, June II (SpeciaD.-The Republican
legislative at Concord N. H., this evening re-
nominated II. W. Blair for the United States Senator
ship on the first ballot, which resulted follows ::
James W. Patterson had 4; f. II. Rollins, 8 Ossian
Ray, IL; Gilman Marston, Ia; Charles II. Burns, Is
william T.. Chandler, 81; II. Blair, l0S. The nomna
tiOn made unanimous
The senate and House met IN Joint Convention In the
morning and proceeded to election OF state officers
with the following the result Secretary OF State, A. b.
Thompson state Printer, John b. Clarke State Treas
hrer. Soon A. Carter, and Commssary General Frank
L. Brown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.
DROWNING OF TWO BROTHERS.

LACROSSE Wis, June ll.-Philip aud Milo Lackman,
of Onaaska, age eighteen and twenty, were drowhed
yesterdny Tho Youngest fell from log into deep water
when the other went his rescue, but pershed with
him.
DROWNED BY THEIR BOAT UPSETTING.
EIsTponr Me June 1.-Two sons OF william Lcahy,
NJ Grand Manan age twenty and fourteen, drowned
there yesterday by the upsetting OF boat
MURDERER's JURY DISAGREE.
BosroN June 11.-At Eist Cambridge to-day, the Jury
IN the case OF Daniel Ford of Lowell charged with KILL
ing his stepson by beating and kicking n
were unable to agree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

SHEBoYGAN, Wis, June 1.-THE Park Hotel,
together with large portion OF Its contents,
destroyed By fire this morning. The loss is estimated at
S25 900: insurance. $s 900. The fire originated from
overturned lamp. All tho guests were awakened and
escaped without injury.
SAN FRANCISCO, June ia fire last night in China
town burned the interior OF the Chinese Theatre and
destroyed several adjoining buildings. Tho loss is
S61.OOO; insurance unknown.