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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
AN UNUSUALLY VALUABLE WATCH.

Policeman Koelsed heard cries for help at Canal and
Chrysue SITS. at O'Clock yesterday morning. man COM
planned him that he had been robbed Of silver watch and
chain $500 by another then running The
officer captured the fugitive He gave the name OF James
Flynn, age twcntyOn OF Philadelphia The property was
not recovered The victim the OF Robert Adams
Lowell, Mass. He under the influence OF drink.
complainant and the prisoner appeared before JUS
yesterday at Essex Market Police Court the
Justice questioned Adams closely TO how he became pos
sessed such valuable watch and what its superior worth
consisted something extraordinary TO 5000
a Adams said that II unique in design
its mechanism and he paid S4OO
it was from whom he made the
chase but FINALLY acknowledged that It was from
a gentleman he met in front Of Walacks Theatre
He declined give the name OF the gentleman. as
he of high rank, and publicity might ipure him me
prisoner street and asked TO be treated
Then snsched the chain Justice Patterson deemed that
in some Of lie remanded the prisoner and
directed that Adams should be sent 10 the House OF Deen
ton TO enable the officer 10 Inquire circumstances
Adams staying No 1875 Canast 1t not easy TO
determine whether he laDOrnS
results OF dissipation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
DIVORCED. MARRIED AND HELD FOR BraAMY.

CHICAGO, Sept. Is (SpeciaD Henry I. Nor
and second wife arrested day and taken
before Justice Barker. They charged with big
amy and the complaint from Morton's first wife.
She says that she married Morton at Scranton
Penn. in 1869 and lived with him till he away with
Mrs. Sarah Hermans. the wife OF physician OF that
town. In 1883. The clipping couple went to
New York. Morton takon sick and
being without funds wrote for money. His wife
sent him $780, and did not hear from him again until
she received that he had obtained adivorce from
her at Pueblo. Col. Thou DR.. Herman learned that his
wife had been separated from him by tho Court IN
Peoria. ILL., aud had been allowed $1,000 alm0ny. This
was followed by the announcement that Morton ami
Mrs Herman married. and were living al No 5o3
North Clark-st in this city. The first wife came To
Chicago ana yesterday swore out the warrants on tho
strength Of which Morton and tho second wifo were ar
witness bears letters vouching
for her reputation from T. " Powderiy. Mayor Ezra
Ripple, and Q Mayor Frank Beamsh publisher OF The
Scranton Press The continued until
Wednesday The ground for the prosecution Is that tue
divorces were Illegally obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19

Coleman, or some other intimate friend who Is under
political obligations TO him. nominated for Mayor The
Mayors trip recently to Lenox Mass, TO confer with
Secretary whitney is regarded as significant he seeks
TO he known as the Administration leader city
The Republicans have not yet discussed the question
or a Mayoraliy candidate sufficiently indicate any
conclusion. but the names of s. v. r. Cruesr L. M
Bates W. W. Astor and Others have been mentioned
All asee mat with strong candidates the prospects OF
success would be unusually good There Is no talk of
computation with outside organizations The nc1t Mayor
VIII nave the appointment of tho folio wing
officials: On MAY l. lsS7-Dock Commissioner Joseph
Koch farR commissioners Jesse ". Powers and John d.
Crlmhlns, charity Commissioner Henry II. Porter,
Polco commissioner John II. Voorhis. Fire Commits
sioncr Eiiwood Smith. Health Commissioner Woolsey
Johnson Tax Commissioner Edward c. Donnelly,
street Cleaning Con missioner James s. Coleman.
Iolte commissioner Ftz John POrters tern expires
May 1883 Ills successor will also be named by the
next MAYOR.
The Henry George movement distufbs the politicians
somewhat Ono OF thu committee getting signatures
said yesterday that 5000 had been secured SO far
There does not seem to be much doubt that Mr. George
Will be a candidate for Mayof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
ARRESTED FOR SELLING smUGGLED GOODS

ARRESTED FOR SELLING SHUGGLED GOODS.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-Special Treasury Agent
Crowley received Information q few days that +.
Vsconu Q cabinetmaker at No. SIS Wabash-ave had
in his possession miscellaneous assortment OF goods
that had been smuggled into the United states from
Europe. Inspector Mcalc went 10 Vsconts shop and.
the pretence Of wishing to make purchase learned
that the articles really offered for SALE Yesterday
Mr.. Crowley, accompanied by Inspectors McHae and
Whaen to the place with a search warrant audfn-
formed tho cabinetmaker that they were Government
officers They prevailed him without much dniculty
to make confession In the form OF an affidavit that
various articles in his shop had been brought over from
Europe by himself wife and that duty mad been
paid upon them Vlsconti is Italian ana his wife 10
English woman They came to this country In 1850
and lived in Newaven, Conn, for about I'VE years. the
husband working at his trade. His health failed anu
being obi ged give up work for time he decided to
the Atlantic and visit his Old home. He and HIS
wife went TO London and thence to Milan. returning to
America April, 1885, Viscont says that his object in
purchasing the goods to sell them in this country
profit to dsfray the expenses OF his journey
He represented them TO be household efects. and As
thoy passed by tho inspectors In NewYork.
He then came Chicago and opened bis little store.
The articles smuggled from Milan were three antique
vases, two fancy picture frames, an assortment OF
chnaware and Images six brass plaques, oil paint
ing representing The Visitation OF the Magi and
other scrpural paintings There WAS also portfolio
OF steel engravings and two oil paintings from London.
The goods seized by the Treasury agents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
CHINA OBsTRUCTING RIVERS.
PILE DRIVING AT CANTON-REMONsTRANCE OF r.
UNITED STATES MINISTER.

PILE DRIVING AT CANTON-REMONSTRANCE OF THE
UNITED STATES MINISTER
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18.-The following re-
port has Just been received the State Department
from Mr. Denby the Minister of the United States to
China:
have the honor report that on the 18th instant
received from Mr. Consul Seymour. at Canton the fol
pile work renewed vigorously TO ruin south channel
Frater and self demonstrate against unfrendly act
Joint actions legations and consuates desirable"
| sent a copy OF this telegram Sir John Walsham
H. h. NJ. Minister. lie had already received similar
dispatch from Her Majestys Consul. He furnished me
copy OF MS protest which Is herewith enclosed also
addressed to the Ysmen dispatch OF which enclose
copy This question has been repeatedly fully pre-
sented by all the Minister'S myself included The IameD
determined TO adhere to the suicidal policy.
did not anticipate such action at Canton as has been
The following is a copy OF Mr.. Denbys communication
to the Chinese Foreign Onlce dated July 49, 1851
The United Minister has the honor to state that
he has placed In receipt OF telegraphc communi
effect many have been sunk and ratons
been made for driving piles at Shalee barrier be-
tween the port and WhanpOa.
During his rece ut visit Canton the United States
Minister pected the said barrier 1t easily be re-
moved cost not exceeding 1000. 1t is u serious
detrImept to commerce and of
as means Of defence. 'N 1t would not
stand a moment In the way Of an attacking
force II be conceded that under tie treaties
In time OF they be bockaded but under Inter
national law the instructions mast DO removed when
II one port can thus be closed 10 large YES
ses all CAM and commerce would come 10 an ehd ana
the treaties become worthless do not elaborate these
arguments OF time and for the further reason
that understand that the British Minister has pre-
sented similar views at LENGTH besides 1t has been pre-
sented to Your Hghness and Your Excelences before
bog Your Hghness and Your ExcelIencics to believe
lions IN the Canton River l governed as much by
friendly feeling toward China as by pubic duty.
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UNAB TO GET THE CASES TRIED.
MANY AFFIDAVITS BUT NO ARRESTS.

THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OWNERS AND BUsI-
NESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
The Executive Committee Of the and Business
Mems Association, the society that eectualy rid West
Twenty scventhst OF its places OF repute last
winter has just submitted the following report OF the first
years work OF the organization signed by c. H. Nungezer
the secretary:
While association successful in Twentyse
enthst not much has been accomplished in other neghbor
the District Attorneys office would take up our eases
against awbreakers promptly and faithfully particularly
property for unlawful purposes Eileen adayits forming
hands Of the whose said he would
bring the before the Grand Jury at once After having
of our leading members wrote to Randolph b. MARITIME
about II; the answer was promptly received saying
medatciy but up to many calendars have and
e eS G Wig g so nd we
a loss TO know why aftdavlts taken. The
lad been bought to trial WoSd have o struck at the
the pesence and owners and agents would have been de-
great expense had the titles OF property used for criminal
purposes in Tweny.sevcnth Thrynrsi aud Thirty second
owners, large number Of whom have been
arrested at any time Il we Knew that tey Would be
10 trial. One OF them whom unsucccssialy ed 10 serve
asked D him hoSs S Raep m %o accept ca
but he refused his bookkecper saying that
have made Of twenty DO nG prove vanae
as the inmates put under bail and not tried and the houses
kept in full blast Here must that Commissioners
Porter and Noohs and Superintendent Murray and Inspector
Steers have given their hearty support and encouragement
ana have tried fnlhl their dulles toward the public
the disgust of other officials.
Now you understand the situation and the only way TO
Ter te eS we a may ned TO g II 10 6
Wiling or are unable 10 90 Their duties all the ana OF he hon
est police officials and all work and expenditure OF money
VIII amount TO but very little and the have 10 fol-
low 10 redeem this cosmopolitan district remains to he
The scandaOus reports read in the press regarding the de
way in which prostitution is carried on in our most reqnened
street Ihe above report shows who responsible for and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
SIZE "KNOCKED HIM OU1" ~ ONE ROUND

The repeated bring John L. Sullivan and Frank
Herald together spar for scentihc points has had sad
influence upon Harlem youth, II not to others But the
boys rule pick out secluded place on the water front
among the piles upon the deck OF barge and
they seem Of being stopped by the
lice. A prize fight started yesterday between
two boys Onehundredand sxteenth-st Secondave
but was allowed to reach finish" The two boys
stripped Of and rolled up their sleeves but
lust crowd had begun 10 enjoy the sport
of the boys broke INTO the ring and
him She pulled his slapped his face
and little rivulet OF blood was 10 down his
he disappeared in the basement The crowd OBJ
eced 10 the interruption but scattered quickly az police
sight and the next instant there sound
suggested that the whose mother had interfered
her knee and he Will probably ind painful to sit
down few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
EVJGHTS TENPLAR OFF FOR ST LOUIS.

About 200 knights OF the NewYork state Battalion Of
knights Templar started at 4l5 yesterday from Jersey
City weeks pilgrimage 10 the twenty third trennal con-
cave OF the Grand Encampment Of Knights TemplaI
of the United States at St. Louis They were
accompanied by number Of ustrous mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine They reach Louis tomorrow The brethren
city prepaTda special programme OF festivities
that will occupy tie whole week The managers OF the Expo
son at will cooperate with the lriennal Commit
tee In entertaining the visiting knights and ladies' Among
forming the party that left Newfork Yesterday were
James MCGEE, General Charles ROOme John Duke A. j.
Russell Charles Cumming William H. De Graa, Dr. j. o.
harrington ;. McAlpin, George w. WalgrOve, Herman
Rlchtberg g. Braxmar, William Ous Monroe, a. ii. Kings
land and J. A. BrttOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
MIR. RE11LYAN MRS. WARps PLEASURE PATTY

Philip Reilly of No 10 Mufordst, Yonkers, his
way ~ New-York August 81 when he met Mrs Cora
Ward lives with her husband at No. Is Madison ST.
YOnkers where he keeps blacksmith shop Mrs Ward was
formerly OF Reys when he kept store
On the morning in question she told him that she was also
going NewYok business They both together
he escorted her TO the various stores and then
they dined together. He proposed a trip TO see
the ovid West" show. and she consented.
The only meeting OF the people
from Yonkers especially Reilly is newly married
They did of the neghbOrs, and this caused Mrs
Ward great trepidatiOn After supping in NewNOrk after
the couple took elevated railroad
One-hundredandfty fh-st there with the train
for They failed TO make connection, and had three
quarters of hour to wait Reilly proposed walk in the
moonlight the long bridge and Mrs Ward In the lOmls
Police Court Yesterday stated that he put his hands
around her and kissed her. and tired 10 throw her
ground. He they both fooing they
side by side messy bank and that she went with him
and they both tray eled back 10 YOnkers liz said
further made complaint but that she asked him in
YOnkers make appointment for future date under
assumed name which he declined to do she said nothing
till the nelgb0rs got hold OF the story Then she had Reilly
arrested Justice Duffy sent the case 70 Special Sessions
holding Reilly in 800 bail Mrs Wards counsel objected 10
the bail the Justice said he had good mind to dis
charge the young Reilly said aerward that Mrs. Ward
Oifc q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19

REDUOED CROP OF SUGAR CANE.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-A dispatch to The Times
from Little Rock, Ark, says Reports received from
planters the parishes OF Louisiana ind-
cate that the sugar yield will fall about Is per cent
below that OF 1885 The crop late one on
account Of the delayed period OF termination caused by
the cold, wet spring, and the young shoots having to
come from the deeply rooted eye the one nearest
the surface having been killed by the severity OF the
winter. The month OF May proved seasonaDe and a
much better stand obtained than was At first ex-
peced The rains OF May aud June caused the cane to
sucker" moro than Ia usual giving good stand IN
some parishes as in 1885, though the stubbe crop did
not WELL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
NAVAL ORDERS AND CHANGES.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1o.-Rear Admiral Da-
via commanding the Asac Station has transferred his
a. q from the Omaha to the Marion Medical Inspector
+ Bosert has been ordered to the Naval Hospital at
New-Y York 2sth INST. Passed Assistant Engineer VIII
lam RowbOth than has been detached from tue GaIena
| nIacrd ON waiting orders. Passed Assistant Ensn-
ser IT, n Little detached from duty AZ tho Worcester
Free school aud ordered to the Galena
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
pos1mAsrER HANRITr IN TROUBLE AGAIN.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept Is tSpecidt. - Post
master arrty officially announces that the business OF
the special delivery department has become very much
weakened the boys employed In this service having
r.tnrned to school The fact remains, however, that
r,or IN uly 81 there scarcely any work for the
boys TO perform. AMI the special delivery was almost
Dy the public Since that time the Office has
nee, ned with green hands who nave taken the places
OF Trained men aud delivery OF mails has become so
t.rdv and uncertain that merchants nave not only
ont nly complained. hut have been compelled 10 piiIoh
lie me special delivery system To have tAer important
m All aell ycrru v "A tIne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
LILLE MORMON GIRL SEM TO UTAH

The Emigration Commissioners eray decided permit
Ha sodcnberg ten. who has been held OF the
Mormon immigrants 10 Utah Her passage bad been
bald by her unco Utah. and the girl going 10 his home.
complaint presented from who had applied at
Castle Garden that employees had Oh
zane" money nom her without procuring her what sae
wanted Mono OF tue employees of the Labor per
med To pay fol and board VIII
inv esl.s ate Tic uuasle1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
THE ARMAMENT OF THE ATLANTA.

WAsHINGToN, Sept. 1S.-The second S-lnch
gun for Atlanta and the last piece designed for her
arm ment has finished and 10 its to Annap
oils to be subjected to its preliminary test Iisa high
power Steel rifle, carrying shell OF $50
pounds weight with charge of l25 pounds OF powder.
The vessels entire armament consists Of two s-inch
guns ell barbette AMI six 6inch in broadside for
her main battery two six-pound aud two threo-pouhd
nigh power IIochkss guns Two one pound light power
Uotchkiss guns two 47-inillmetre and two 37-rnlll
metre Hotchiss revolving cannon Tor her secondary
battery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
A VENERABLE WANDERER,

Rose Nicoett 49, who could speak only French,
brought the Fifth Friday afternoon by
citizen who found her wandering in the street she could
factory OF herself and being taken
Market Police Court yesterday her appearance at
tracted much attention. She custody Policeman
Schessner while waiting be arraigned she manifested
considerable yivacty. Court OfCer simmons for
cup coffee for her and French woman entered into
lively with the wat u ELECTED from her
inmate OF swiss Institution in
ave SIxth-st., that she FRIDAY
walk and lost her The officer took her back to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
A RAID on AN OPIUM JOINT"

Captain McCullagb Of the sixth Precinct made appica
at Police oadquaItefs for detective 10 be detailed
his precinct Detective Crawford OF the Fourteenth Precinct
sent and he told TO the opium Joint" No.
IS He did so, ana hit the pipe" eight times
morning at so O'Clock the place pulled" by
apain McCulagh He captured tie of the place
several other Cinnamon ana three White besides
splendid pipes, a lay lamps, a
box Justice Dufy the Tobs Police Court, held The ps
81 600 each iO trial AT General Sessions The
WHO fIequented the house escaped FOR the present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
TIE FAILURE or JULIUs BAUu CO.

The failure of uus Baum Co.. wholesale oothcrs No
Sansomest Francisco, and No % East HOustOns, In
this city IL 900 900 caused much surprise In business
les Yesterday. Morris Lcrcs the NewY York member OF
the firm could be yesterday. and the the
la lure greater my tey than the amount OF the liabilities.
Humenihal HiTsh counsel Tor Joseph Ballen * Co.
Lowing sawyer Co.. Of this CITY, procured from Justice
attachments against the
property the nr ia this stale ana put deputy scIh
yesterday. The quits thought
Claims aggrcgatg $4,000 fol goods sold aud delivered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
TWO EASTERN BURGLARS CAPTURED.

SAN FRANCICo, Sept. 1S.-Henry Schultz
and Charles NJ Coleman, who have been on systematic
tour Of burglary from Washington Territory down to
san Diego Ca their latest exploits being robberes OF
post offices Redwood and Los Gaos, this state,
have been captured In this city Schultz has served sew
era terms IN the penitenary at San Quentin Cal, aud
at Albany " Y AT the latter place IN an attempt TO
escape. he shot officers, and another time set re
bed IN his cell with the entiOn OF destroying the
penlten tarY. Coleman has bad record In 81 LOUIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19

Edward Fackner coonoeect OF the 18th Regiment,
Yesterday opposition shown his election by tho
rank the regiment would prevent
Stunning command his should be issued.
learn" said that there $50 members OF tho
regiment the meeting last night, and seventy
these with the tins trouble
Will blow When tho members of opposition
VIII bo obedent authority
counlonancc their unsolderly conduct shall
command the regiment matter what takes place.
General James McLeer brigade COMMANDER that 10
possible the leave
and he thinks the mat
reflects unpeassny themselves Colonel Faekner
Is elected and he thinks, lie should be ODoyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM ARIZONA.

DENVER, Col, Sept. Is. "A dispatch from
FL Paso says: captain Duggal. OF the 10th Infantry
who has been in the field against the Apaches all sum
mer and who was promoted in the field from lieu
tenancy to captaincy for bravery and efficient service
has been ordered with his command TO Fort Bliss from
whi oh he will shortly to Fort Union, New Mexico
This removal shows that the military authorities COLI
slider the Indian troubles and think that the pres
of troops that account no longer needed In
NeW-MeXicO and Arizona"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
CROWDS AT TIE PENNSYLVANIA FAIR

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IS Especial. This WAS
the greatest day tho State fair has enjoyed since Is
opened. The admission fec reduced one-haIf aud
fully $4,000 people visited the grounds The fair closed
at D. with display OF fireworks. IL has been tho
ut successful faic both financially and other wiso
ever held by the State Agricultural Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
discussed. Among the speakers will be Governor Pat
tis0n, Congressman Randall and ErneBtroul, Mayor
Smith, Daniel Dougherty and Colonel A. X. Nc Cure
INDICTMENT OF Ex-PREsIDENr LArE.

BOsToN, Sept Is LSpecian. -Richmond J.
Lane, ex-president OF the Abingdon National Bank,
will be compelled to stand trial in the Criminal Court
The Grand Jury to-day indicted Lane. The arragnnent
Is most vOluminous document, containing sixtydvs
counts charging embezziement of the banks funds In
various amounts and at various times and alleging
false EN- tries and drawing from the banks funds in
Boston without authorization and with inten. 10 DO
fraud. No date has been assigned for the trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
JBE FAIL RIVER PRINTS.

FALL RIVER Mass, Sept. Is (Specidb.-Ihe
market for prints firm ut cents for Dos. and S's
csuts far TIA. The stock hand has been reduced
1000 pieces the Last report The weekly STATE
a,ut ia a. follows: Production. us. 900 pieces dev-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
HARMONY IN TIE SEVENTH REGIMENT

The agreement which was drawn up and
signed recently by Colonel Clark of the 9Th Regiment and
Colonel Winchester OF the Veteran Association. As
basis OF settlement Of the quarrel between the veterans
aud the officers the regiment, was formally approved
nv the Board Managers OF tie Veteran Association
on Thursday night. Tho officers OF the regiment al
already approved the agreement, AMI hereafter the
quarres gmental family are TO he settled with
onfn nb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
COMPLAINT ACAINSTA DRY-GOODS BUYEE

David l. Ackerman, buyer for Conklng & Chiyvis wac
arrsned the Jefferson Market Police yesterday
charge of grand larceny and remanded in the custody Of
officer Robinson Of the Twenty ninth Precinct Aokerman
lives in Linden y j. and IL goods bought
Sonking a Chivvs have been delivered New-Jersey.
Within OF lace 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
THE poLIoE AND TIE BRUNSWICK GARDEN.

Joseph Selling, proprietor OF the brunswick Garden IN
West Fourteemhst recently said at the Jefferson Market
Police Court that he had paid $50 month for ecc pro-
lection and lac refused 10 more lis bartender
was arrested captain Copeland Of the Charles street police
Yesterday Acting superintendent Steers mat -"hH %
uicd bribe witness To support Aat s"Iy James VIII
Jams bartender hal offered I" testified t" HtIIs on,ed
MIN 500 That MONEY ad ~ CayA-n OYe4ad