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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
FILLIAMJ GALA CHER ONTRIAL FOR FORGERY

CHICAGO, Dec. 13--The trial Of William j. Gallagher.
for passing forged special assessment warrant be-
gun in the Criminal Court this morning Forgery. OBJ
tanning money by false pretences and conspiracy were
the charges alleged against Gallagher The amount in
volved is something like $1,000. Gallagher, who is jocl
lary "Bi the Penman, alleged To have
executed order which it sought TO secure the
money The detectives who had charge Of the made
II plain that an organized scheme existed to raid the spe
cial assessment fund by means of forged instruments
and that Gallagher the prime mover in the scheme
Gallagher was defended by c. NJ. Hardy who argued In
support Of motion to quash the indictment The point
that he made that the defendant charged with
forging the Endorsement OF order The order set
out literally the indictment, but the Endorsement
not Judge Collins decided 10 quash the indictment
charging forgery because of the In It, Gallagher
was taken back TO JAIL being held on the other charge
states Attorney Tinne will have the taken before
the next Grand Juay Gallagher indicted with
Mackin for election frauds in 1854.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
cg4LLEyGING AN ASBURT PARK JUSTICE.

AsBURY PARK, ~ j., Dec - (specd).-At the hearing
this morning the suit for criminal libel brought by
George W. Patterson against the proprieors of The sby
Park Journal the defendants counsel, Mr.. HAWKINS
challenged the right of Justice John A. Borden to hear
the case of the stters public uterances against
his clients Mr.. Hawkins asked for the appointment Mt
of three from the audience to be selected by the
Justce himself TO hear evidence Borden's uutness
10 preside They decided after hearing Witnesses that
Borden was qualified odetermine fairly the point al
issne The plaintiffs counsel later had another war
rant served on The Journals propretOrs IL signed
Inv Iustice Crego who had been summoned from Ocean
Reach TO hear the complaint, no Justice III Asbury
Psrk would issue a warrant Bail was furnished until
Gain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
". E. CONNORS PROJECTED RACHT.
SUPERIORITY OF AMERICAN BUILDERS.
RESISTING THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN N"-wHIsTLEf
COMING WITHOUT HIS PICTURES.
by CABLE TO TRrBUSE.l


RESISTING THE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN "-wHIsTLER
COMING WITHOUT HIS PICTURES.
,BY CABLE TO TRrBUSE.l
LONDON Dec. 13.-Washington E. Connor. OF
New-Yorlx, who arrived by the Etruria yesterday
was engaged to-day in making estimates for the
construction of a steam yacht intended to be one
of the fastest ahoat Mr.. Connor expresses as
tonishmcnt at the superiority OF American build
efs in combining speed and comfort and is not
certain that he will find upon this side any con-
tractor able to match the best steam yachts OF
America He is going TO France to examine re-
cent improvements alleged to have been made
by French builders. On the Etruria also came Mr..
Gerry, commodore of the New-Yorlt Yacht Club.
who astonshed his fellow citizens and the British
by wearing his uniform and title OF Commodore
ell the way over. His family and servants were
also dressed in nautical costumes.
Smith Barry, Cons 9rvative Member of Parlia
mcnt from Cork telcsh apis that the organization
of landowners in Cork is for resisting the plan
of camragn,7 fighting it by every legal method
and embraces the entire county. 1t Is obvious
there is serious conflict impending.
The projected exhibition of Whistler's pictures
I'm New-Yorll cannot come off because the owners
refuse to allow them TO cross the Atlantic. This
will not affect Mr. Whistler's intention Of visiting
America as he saws: "Though delicate ribaldry
of my country's press has tried TO lead
me to my regard proposed visit to my
native land not expression Of
patriotism and interchange of affection but as
heartless enterprise upon the pockets of my
people, | still trust my friends right when
they assure me an American press Will recognize
The di ference between Briton bound on business
and a Iatliot returning home with scalps oil
Europe at his belt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
SHOOTING AT THE STRIKERS.
RIoTOUs OUTBREAK IN SAN FRANCISCO.
MEN EMPLOYED TO GUARD THE LINE OF CABLE
COMPANY FIRING on THE PEOPLE.

COMPANY FIRING on THE PEOPLE.
rpY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.
SAN Francisco Dec. 13.-The street cable car
strike which began five days ago resulted to-day
in riot between officials of the Sutter Street Road
and the strikers The strike. which was for higher
wages and fewer hours of work. began with the
Suter Street Road. but yesterday the Gearv street
men Joined the strikers Over 400 men were out
of work. Superintendent Trecord, of the Sutter
Street Road, has made himself unpopular with his
men and he aggravated the present dscoDtent by
declaring with an oath that he would compel men
to work for ST. day before he was through with
them. He hired who dld not belong to the
unions and yesterday had eleven cars running.
The strikers formed procession yesterday and the
windows of several cars were smashed, and some
of the grip men and officials of the Sutter Street
Road were maltreated. This morning McCord and
a gang of pugihsts aud tough citizens" assembled
at the cemetery terminus Of the road to that the
cars were properly started. There was a big crowd
of strikers with many people who had been at
tracted by curiosity. All McCord's men were
armed with pistols. The first car
got off all right, but as the
second one was started, several of the strikers
jumped aboard and tried to persuade the new men
to get off They were getting bolsterous. when
McCord ordered them off J hey showed no sign OF
obeying. Then it is declared some one IN Nc
Cords gang fired shot. This seemed to make
every one lose his head. and in moment dozen
shots were fired The crowd broke and ran, shout
ing lynch McCord." Only one man so dam
gerously hurt that he couldn't get away. he was
stranger and WAS taken to the hospital IN hack
Accounts of the affair conflicting, but there is
no question but that McCords men did All tne
shooting All the witnesses OF the affair agree 10
saying that the crowd fled without re urnlng the
fire. McCord and several Of his Ii utenants were
arrested. ,
The man who was wounded was hit in the back
of the head and is diving lie is thought to be
counrryman attracted by curiosity. as no one mas
vet identified him. The number of wounded IS
gwen as from five to seven. but all escaped. .
The feeling Is bitter against McCord and 1t is
feared that q worse riot may occur If the cutter
Street Railway undertakes TO run cars tomorrow
Chlef-of- Police Crowley apprehends trouble rs the
riot of few weeks ago showed how rapidly mob
could be gathered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
THE STOREY WILL CONTEST
PETITION OF HIS DIvOi CEO WIFE Fca AN INTER
EST In LIE ESTATE.

ENT IN TIiF
CHICAGO, Dec. IS (specdD.-rhe petition Of Maria b.
Storey, first wife of Wilbur T. Storey proprietor
of THE Chicago Times" was up for hearing before
Judge Tu'ey in the Circuit Court, oAy. The peti-
toner mar.ed to Mr.. Storey in 1s47, and obtained
decree of divorce from him in 1867. She seeks in
her petition to obtain dover interest In the estate
of MIR. storey. The third Mrs. Storey claims the
tire estate, but her claim disputed and the matter
Is now before the Supreme Court Of Illinois Mr..
Robbins who appeared for the estate, conended that
Ell ion should have been presented in the Pro-
Court; that decree of divorce eventually put
en to tie marriage relation, determined the marriage
relation, determined the marriage contract dissolved
all Claims upon the property Of the husband and that
rights of property, no dover any other rights
# or that time could accrue become vested in the
vic. In case, he held did any dover vest IN the
divorced wife except where such provision was es-
pecia y made the statute authorizing such divorce
Mr.. Fuller appears for the petitioner. The case is
IrlceedIng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
THE FIRE RECORD.
BURNED To DEATH IN BED.


The three-story house No. 355 East Tentns Is occu
pied by James Casey who lets furnished rooms to
lodgers Michael Welsh, an unmarried macbinist oil
middle age hired room on the second door two
weeks ago. 1t his custom to go TO the room late at
night and be often under the influence OF liquor
On Sunday night he unk as to be nearly hep
les. Mr. Casrys son John was awakened ny SMOKE
early Yesterday mornin9 He ionDd Wcshs room full
of smoke and saw a smoking lamp near Welshs bed.
He threw the lamp OF the window aud then saw that
the he'd was fire. The nre was easily extinsuishod
bui Welsh was found dead In bed having beon burned
about the body iu shocking manner AIT tr entering
his room he had not undressed himself After lighting
bs mI in mis- room anG turning It up TOO h9n. he prob
ably had thrown burnng match upon the bed before
he iay Gown and fell into a drunken stupor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
KNIGHTS IN THE COAL BUSINESS.
THEIR EFFORTS To USDERsELL COAL COMPANIES
THMARrED BY TWO RAILROADS.

THWARrTD BY TWO RAILROADS.
CHICAGO Dec l3. The Knights Of Labor State Ex-
ecuive Board session spent considerable time to-
day considering measures they are takiuS
against coal monopoes. Agents OF the or Ter have cir
cuated paper among the commercial ana manuactur-
ing men which the sgners agree TO bny coal OF
the knights provided the latter furnish 1t at rates II TO
81 so per ton Ter those made by tue coal ring Inc
Knights are relying upon cooperative shafts al Camel
burg ind and in St. Clair County ILL., purchased oy
the General Executive Board OF tho knights ast year
The capacity OF these Is 1000 tons per day Only
difficulty encountered but that has been insur
mountahle. IL Is alleged that the OHIO and Mississippi
karoad refuses more than one carload per day
knights and the Illinois Central declines 10 carry
any coal whatever The Knights alIege conspiracy
agninst their ines said to exist between the railroads,
coal operators and tho banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
COUNSELLING HIS PARTISANS.
THE COUNT OF PARIS ISSUES AN ADDRESS TO

PARIS, Dec ia document written by the Count of
Paris in Scotland in September last and addressed
TO his partisans has been made pub
lie He denounces alliances between the
Right and the Extreme Left for the simple purpose of
bamperng the Government. He says
The monarchy is the Government In The Con-
servaves ought not to put themselves out of court
refsingt accept the Republic the working machine
until the way prepared not by violent for the
monarchy
He urges them to adopt programme in favor of the
reduction of public posts and treasury burdens tile
maintenance of the five years military seryce the ap-
pontment OF political General to command the army;
the stopping religious persecution and the renstae-
of magistrates who will Loyalty support the Repub-
ncans. IN conclusion he says:
BY accepting this programme you will inspire France
with faith that she should have in us that our efforts
will be useful 10 her
ACCIDENT TO PRINCE CHRISTIAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
copIFT FINDS A FOREIGN MINISTER.

PARIS Dec 13.-M. Flourens, NicePfesideh' OF 'ne
Council Of State, has consented 10 accept tnc o'o VI
Mpnis,er of Foreign Affairs in NJ. Gobet's Cabinet
AZ rIourens was formerly director Of the Department
NJ public worship sckler for adherence 10 INC
letter OF the concorat and for the maintenance OF all
bassy at the Vatican His appointment indicates .e
diacuty which the Government experienced III ng the
position ,,,, a.. al, tho cor
The Cabinet at council today declded 10 asA INC
enc Cbambero Of Deputies to provisional estimates
for only two the departments OF the oo'erhnien~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
CONDITION OF ROADS IN OHIO.

COLUMBUS Dec. Is tSpeclal.-The report OF the Ohio
Railroad Commissioner, Henry Apthorp, who was ap'
poped by Hoady advises the repeal OF the
laws compellins companies 70 light streets along the
tracks in c,es the Law requiring every express ean
.top at towns of 5000 population. and en ca ssn<SS
hibiting the consolidation Of compeun9 - csssi srSs
xhica src Sot paying dividend eas ooSid un1ss VIZ
totU Givdsnd q J. 22 per cent on ths pad W eepah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

female p The audience laughed. Mr.. Newcombe re-
mcmbered that Ceary might refer to Katie Metz, who
testified that CIeary rang the door bell at the house
Mr. Newcombe asked whether that true, and
Cleary denied it, The testimony for the defence is
nearly finished aud the may be given to the jury
to-day or tomorrow morning.
Robert q. Morris. the editor. and Charles +. Oes-
tere the General Sessions reporter OF Tho Evening
Telegram" before the Grand Jury yesterday 70
give testimony to the authorship OF articles ID tnat
Journal rejecting on the prosecution and jurors IN the
McQuade case. The examination will 60 on to-day
No testimony of importance was elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

AURORA, Dec 13A fire broke out in the car depart
ment of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad
shops last night and destroyed the building in which
were the wood machine shop cabinet shop and pattern
shop The burning of the first shop entailed loss Of
over 100000.
WINNIPEG Dec ia fire at Portage Ia Prairie yester-
day destroyed Doidge's block Thompson " Brothers,
satoners lose $40 OoO and Costgan fruit dealer loses
81 . 600 Other losses will make the total $4,000
BrllEvIIIE, Ont Dec. 13-Ihe Willard House was de-
troved by fire to-day Loss $1,000 insurance, 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

BILL The name of IL party to whom the power OF attor
ney was directed left blank year later Woodrng
worked for the Lehgh Valley Railroad Company and
earned s32 CO. When he asked for his pay he was IN
formed that McDermot claimed 1t under the power OF
attorney He served notice the company not to pay
McDermott. though admitting his Indebtedness TO him
The company paid McDermot and Woodring sued for his
money. His claim that he not In the employ OF
the company when he gave the OF attorney HIS
counsel argued that Woodrng could not assign unearned
wages and the opinion OF the court awarded Woodrng
verdict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
A WITNESS FOUND AFrgs THE TRyAL.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec l3-Pending the trial OF Cluverus
a colored waiter testified that he saw an old with
Lillian Madison and Cluyerus in the hotel parlor the
afternoon OF the night she murdered. The old
could be found Now. however an old man been
arrested by Captain Charles Epps, OF the Richmond Po
lice. Captain Epps states that the old Richmond
mechanic. who admits that lie Miss Madison the
street the American Hotel on the day In questions
that she asked him 10 show her 10 the wOmens
parlor the hotel that he did left her with Cuyerus
aud knew nothing more about the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
ANARoHISrs oONptMXEp RY pArRIors

CHICAGO. Dec. 13-At the quarterly meeting of the
Parots of lsis49 yesterday. the pres dent ad
dressed society tho Anarchist question: and called
the patriots sustain American institutions and sup
port the country which lad given them home since
1852 A resolution unanimously adopted condemn
ing the workings OF the Anarchists not being In the In
teresfs OF liberty but OF slavery OF the worst kind and
society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
A1EMPTLD SUICIDE AFrER A QUARREL.

PUTNAM, Dec. 13.-Adelbert Fairfield and his wife
quarreed at the house OF Mr. Fairficds father A. A.
Clark, superintendent OF the Putnam Town Farm, yes
terday, and Mr.. Clark sent them to their own home
About o'clock, In her husbands absence. Mrs Fairfield
procured morphine and administered TO herself and
child enough 10 kill ten men. Despite prompt medical
aid the child soon breaed its last BY unremittinp
efforts the woman restored Consciousness, but
with her mind evidently impaired The ply scians say
that she was insane when she committed the deed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

JONES AND HOORBJoK DRAW ANOTHER CHECK.
William Shine and Michael Callaghan charged with
.t.oliop check tor 49, 700 District Messenger
how were Yesterday brought before Justice Duny IN
the Tombs Police Court shine ;,as was held I'm IN yo ~
ia.ad oa Ia" Iones Mccormick who drew the check,
NesTsrday issued another check tor the amount tho
y,Ian On. having been destroyed by the thieves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

SYRACUSE Dec. l3 (Special About three months ago
Philip J. Hand came to Syracuse from Auburn with his
wife, They were both colored About 10 a. IN. to-day
Hand took an axe and killed his wife. He went into the
office OF the chief police, said that he had murdered his
wife and asked for protection He said that he had only
carried out a compact made between i'm elf and WHO
that il either became unfaul the ohcr should XIII
the offender III any manner that presented ITSELF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
m or o,,ooyoRABLY DISMISSED.

ROME Dec l3-O1cial notice was to-day received mere
from ceneral I,,cius NJ Fairchd, Commander-inChief
OF the Grand Army of the Republic to the effect that the
National courtMartial has found H. Clay Hall, Past
nr,a,sn ~, bia own use 81 $50 OF the Departments
money and has sentenced him to be dlshonorably dis
manderin Chief has approved Of the finding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Mp GEORGE NOT TO HELP CARTER HARRISON
henry George returned from Boston early Yesterday
morning xnd will start IN few days tor Canada. where
he is engaged to lecture lie denied that an
had been made between HIM and Carter harrison
wherein he was to push Mr. Harrisohs s0-''''''" -
Mavor of Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
UyFARyED WAGEs NOT A ssIGNARLE

EAsroS, Penn, Dec 10 tspeeiaD.-Judge ecn"yier
made decision to-day the effect Of which Will DO u s'op
q system which has caused much annoyance 10 'ne ia'
roads, furnace companies foundres ana o'nel
60 all through the Lehigh Valley In September
1ssa James " weodring gave to grocer, McDermo'l a
pevsr Of attorney ~ wages In payment Of pro''s0n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

PARIS Dec I3.-Prncess Letitia daughter OF P1nce %
Jerome Napoleon, Is betIothed 10 tilnce h3ad & q,
Monaco.
pyp,rx Dec I3-The commission on the new Military
al, has concluded the general debate on he measure
VII nas IN allow bill to be read the frst ana
was ,,os and then To discuss the clauses separately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
STEAMER on FIRE ExPL0DEs

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 13.-The schooner Francis l.
coner from Port Louis Maurtius, reports thai De
cemhcr 0. l2O miles south OF Sandy Hook. she saw
steamer afre heading for New-York. Al noon she ap
reared 10 explode The horizon was covered with dense
sluOkc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
A STORY ABOUT THE CZAR.
BROUGHT TO TERMS BY THE NIIIIIsTs
HIS COUNCIL ORDERED TO PREPARE CONSTITUTION
SUITABLE TO THE CONDITION OF
THE EMPIRE,

THE EMPIRE.
BERLIN, Dec 13.-The IdgeblaH says: The Car
recently found his writing-table
letter announcing that the Nihilsts
would wait no longer to deliver
the people from bondage. He thereupon summoned
the members of his council and ordered them to
prepare constitution suitable to the condition of
empire At the same time he informed his Min
listers that he was determined to have annual
Parliament at Moscow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
ovr UhyRr O. BOWEN DEAD.

Il was reported in Brooklyn yesterday that Henry e.
No. on WAS dead. It was not Henry c. Bowen, Of
The INDEPENDENT" but man Of the same name, also
m the publishing business. who lived at No 500
Rridge-st His death certificate was hled with tho
Board OF Health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
o.s, rr.Uo8LIy.s PRrMA RES

ROSS" MA UGBLLS's PRIMARfs&
no,,.or.,,o urjmaries were held In Brooklyn last
..an;n. and the men desired by " Boss" Mclaughlin
~ ,h. General Committee were returned. Contests
nrsysiled in several wards but the regular tickets
won OF course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
FIGHTING IN BURMAH.

TWO RUNRpED NATIVES KILLED IN The INTEREST
OF CIVILIZATION.
LONDON, Dee 13.-Advices from Mandalay say that an
engagement between the British troops and natives has
taken place near Pakoka and that 200 insurgents were
killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
rr,powrSC A STONE IN THE EMPERORs WINDOW

Rrp,,v Dec. ia destitute locksmtis apprentice
named Boehncke yesterday threw stone through the
vell-known corner window In the Imperial paiaco a'
-, rnncror william is accustomed sit He ar
r,ed His action it is supposed. was inspired by ade
sire 10 attract attention his needy condition or 70 secure
noorietv lie succeeded in making an imealale seTSa %
y3 Great crowd assembled the window. Inc
Was NOT struck and he appeared al the WINDOW
10 assure the people of his entire safety ana was
Enthusiastically by the throng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

BERLIN. Dec 13.-Zellers new comic opera -.
yagabond is the success Of the season IN bernn ~
ensrsl RanSars have been suppressed BY the oo'efn
nent authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

A GERMAN VILLAGE DESTROYED BY FIRE
BERLIN Dec 13The village OF Dissau' peai '-"'"'-
has been DESTROYED by fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
wiyUDRAwAL OF WILSON'S COUNSEL.

BosroS Mass, Dec. 13.-George J. West who mas
acted M counsel for "Doc Wilson In hi sut against
p. Z. Moen has Withdrawn from the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
LUNG yh4RLY SIX SCORE YEARS

BALTIMORE, Dec l3-A permit was granted to-day AZ
the Health Office for the burial Of Henry JONES' colored
age one hundred and eighteen The record papers Of hs
friends verify his age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
cAruoIIcs AND THE sALvATION Army.

orpprc Dec ia mandement from Cardinal Tasch-
sreau read the Catholic churches here yesterday pro
hy Catholics from attending the meetings OF the sal
walton Army Tracts and hymn books distributed o9 nc
saivationisfs must be thrown into the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

ACCIDENT TO PRINCE CHKToIIAN'
COPENHAGEN Dec 13.-Prnce Christian OF Denmark
had a severe fall to-day while exercising in gymnasium
He broke OF his ribs and sustained other injuries