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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
The SUIT AGAINST THE BELL COMPANH.

OPENING OF THE LEGAL BALL BEFORE THE UNITED
STATES COURT IN CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI Sept 20-The United States Conrt
crowded this morning when the case OF the Bell
Telephone Company called before Circuit Judge
Jackson and District Judges Sage and Welker.
Among the persons interested Charles p.
Bowditch OF Boston, vics-president Of the Bell Com
pany Henry Metzger OF Pittsburg A. d. Bullock
and George ~ Stone, of the Cincinnati branch. Tho
Governments counsel present were ex-senator A. G.
Thurman, OF Columbus, Ohio; Grosvcnor Z. Lowery,
of New York ex-Solictor John Goode OF VII ginia;
JEFF Chandler and Charles g. Whitman. of Washing
ton For the Bell COMPANY were j. Storrow, of
Boston; Joseph T.. Mcdonald Indianapolis X A.
Harrison, Columbus, and A. f. Perry, Cincinnati.
The only persons who argued were Messrs Thurman:
Harrison and Storrow. The Bell Company had filed
a plea against the jurisdiction and also motion t0
quash tue marshas return The Government moved
TO strike the motion from the files. The preliminary
question to whether the question OF Jursdc-
ton should be raised by the motion or by the plea.
The Government insisted that il should only be raised
by plea. The Bell Company pointed ont that the
practice not UNIFORM some courts insisting on ono
way and some upon anot' er that they had for safety
filed both and content to have one hearing
the question under either the plea the notion tho
court saving their rights under either If the Supreme
Court should ultimately determine that the other
the proper form
The court ruled that it would hear the question of
the suicency in law OF the return under the motion.
and i would hear the question OF the truth OF tho
return under the plea, one argument to tho
whole. and that it woud frame its ruling so that
neither party should be prejudccd by anv mistake in
question OF form. Argument under this ruling
proceeded.
In the afternoon Mr. storrow for the Bell Company,
argued against the Jurisdiction OF the court He took
ground that the service was imperfect. ami made
statement Of the manner OF conducting the business OF
agents or employees in Ohio who could be brought into
In such manner give the court jurisdiction
here His argument was not ended when court ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
ARRES TED FOR EXTENSIVE SWIyDLING.
SCHEMES EMPLOYED BY GEORGE W. FOSTER IN
HIS BANKING BUSINESS.

SCHEMES EMPLOYED BY GEORGE W. FOSTER IN
HIS BANKING BUSINESS
George w. Foster, a young man of tine ap-
pearanco and entertaining tslker had fine Office 1t
No. AZ Broadway, where no carried on tho
banking business Last evening ho was ar
rested at his rooms No. 2iO East Eleventh st.
by Detectives Shelton and Hurd on warrant issued
by Justice German. The complainant is Joseph o
Lang OF Bowers station, who charges that Foster OBJ
tauod from him fraudulent representations l30 bar
rels OF flo valued at $500. II 10 said that there will
undoubtedly be many other complaints against him. lie
had printed circulars which he sent through the coun
try representing that he In tho bus-
n ss and had rst-cass opportunity selling goods
tue best age. He gave as mis- reference William IL
Parsons. OF Ma. II statr-sl Parsons 10 nov In tho
Tombs having been arrested last month tor Iraudaenl-
ly aiming jcwelry worth $500 from Jacob vauton, of
No. Bowery. Another OF Fosters ref
srenSs: Wa Was D. rarS,s JSssssn; picture fr.%s;
l,sf july "r swtndng, aud ter spending fcw hours
In the Tonbs got responsible ei.isra TO furnish bait
Parsons Johnson. when their standing ia Ques-
iiacats every time Foster had letters Ia his
When arrested i"QurluS aboas Parsons aud Johnson.
plan Of keeping his ave clerks busy He would advertise
/. no nsd large fund .t MIA dispose aud was willing
pied io1 help he gave thirty dss: S; drafs on ~
. fictitious English banking houss. and
and return payable In twenty seven days He would
good note immediatey aud pocket the cash The
No. 60 Queen Victoria st. London. The detectives cxbed
=" oudo last night and go! an an.wsr tnatthere
such banking house IN Loudon and that machine shop
MAS at the address given.
Foster has been In tho business over months and
HE dealings have been extensive One Of the indorsera
on one Godfrey draft was W. W. Dsbmitt. OF No o
ClintonplAcs The draft was for $1,000. Joseph
Fihn, OF NJ SO Msron-sI indorsed $500 draft Flinn
~"n, 70 Broad way clothing stere aud The draft
In payment for suit Of oolhes. and subsequently,
. rested for swindling. He was able to prove
his honest intentions and was discharged. FINN
called tho attention of the police to Fostsrs
dsallngs SAID they have been on hi: track fos some
part Of the country for gocds delivered to Foster
found. His plan sell the stook u was
received, matter what 10 Foster was locked ~
Police HoadouartAra laay ntghk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
MORE RIOTING IN BELFAST.
The POLICE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RAID


FOR ARMS.
BELFAST, Sept. 20.-At noon to-day large
body of the Queens Island shipyarG workInen. all
Oramgemen marched ostenatousiy through the streets
on their way and from dinner, as II to
provoke a fight. At Carrck iI they attacked
with yoeys Of stones und a desperate fight ensuei in
which many men both sides were wounded. The
police outnumber.oi
Desutory combats between mobs and police occurred
In various parts of Belfast this evening. but 50 far as
known, no one fatally injured There was much
throwing and the police used their batons freely
one Of police, bcug attacked by overwhelm
ing numbers, oblg ged to fee Finally strong body
OF soldiers succeeded in rescuing the policemen.
DUBLIN, sept 20.-Severa moonlight raids were made
last night upon houses in the vicinity OF Istowell
County Kerry in search of arms The mOonlighers In
each case are described welircssed, gentlemaniy
looking polite men. the majority OF whom carried
watches aud equipped with the newest kind o. fire.
arms
Twenty armed men went out fro Kanturk, q town in
County Cork, near Mallow, in broad daylight to-day
and made open raids III search OF arms OF farnhouses
not more than half mile from town. The raiders were
successful In securing quantity OF firearms. The
police made prisoners Of two OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
VOTING TO IMPEACH MAYOR SMITH.
ACTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA COMMON COUNCIL
YESTERDAY.

ACTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA COMMON COUNCIL
YESTERDAY
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20 Especial The i'm
peaohmeut proceedings against Mayor Smith wero de-
bsted by the Common Council to-day. The Special Com
mttee Its report for adoption Ths led 10
war Of words by friends of the Mayor who spoke In
strong terms against Its adoption and instead onered
r.solutlou, severely censuring the Mayor for loose
methods I'm running his office. resolution offered py
NJ Arder.on of the Twenty Ward, declaring that
councils had no authority to mpeach the chef masis
,rats was k,ea by almost a unanimous vote Presidon.
lawrence said that the friends OF the Mayor VINO nsu
resoutiols Instead OF ssnconing VIC
yenort of the commtte striking him ia the Dack
ard ware irving to auts admitted oy tno
Wvor himself He eontended that II Mr.. smith was ln-
nocent he shoud fear 20 before the court OF M
nsschnent and II placed In the Mayors postioa
he wonld con slider that his enemy Tho tnus troa
o sniea MIN by the subteugo Of resolutions OF cell
,.. s,,.r,r en- danounce aa
un.r,s the interview with him 10 The Aen1o
Herald of Sunday ,, 1853, -, .,.,n,ar. wbo d.
.rsd IN sneak nnd done vote was taken on .i,o
onestion whether tho Mayor should DO severely oen
AZ red and was lost by vote OF 40 to AZ .,,h.
h.Iot was taken q to whether the mayor shouiu 70
impeached and resulted In tue amrmauVe ny '''0 VI
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
INTEREST IN THE DEBATE.
wILFRED BLUN1's SUPPORT OF THE CAUSE OF
HOME RULE.
TBr CABLE TO THE TRIBUSE.l


Copyright 1866 North A,nericaa catle News Co.
LONDON, Sept 2O.-Lord Harrington has
been making great efforts rally his supporters for the
division on the Parne Land BILL and the Conservative
whips sent the country are extremely urgent Inc
interest taken In the debate illustrated by the NUMBER
OF conspicuous persons coming TO London 10 attend.
wilfred schawen Blunt, grandson OF Lord Byron ard
champo Arab Pacha and the rights OF India, came
up this evening from his country seat to witness the
proceedings. a hopeful view OF the ulti-
mate prospects OF Home Rule than do many Radicals
contention is that the defeat OF Mr. GiadsOnes i'm
practicable bill clears the way for measures which the
Tory Government cannot pausibly reject In his mind
the land question is the basis Of the whole subject ana
he holds be impossible that the Tory party should
carry the claims OF tho landlords successfully through
AS Englishman OF property and ancient family.
Wfred Blunrs stanch support of the cause OF Irish
Home Rule important, rather in its Influence on
educated opinion which in the end apt to wih than
either Of the political organizations now contendng
in Parliament Mr.. Blunt expresses great desire for
accurate information to the extent and nature OF
native American sympathy. outside Of the irish Ameri
population, with the Parneite movement. He does
much Importance to the expressions OF sym
pathy Home Rule made leaders OF either OF the
political parties in America What he desires 10 light
real feeling OF American citizens In regard 10 the
great question OF the naona Independence Of Ireland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY STORMS.

WMKEsBARRE, Penn, Sept. 2O.-Alden, a
small mining about nine miles from here. was WIS.,
tied by terrible wind and rain storm late last night.
Nearly every building in the town was damaged Several
houses occupied by Hungarians swept away, and
many other buildings we're unroofed. Moorc's drug
store Martin Putes house and barn and public school
building wrecked. The storm caused the widest
ALARM aud several persons were injured, but none fat
ally.
AGO, Sept. 20-The storm OF Saturday night was
the most OF the season. There was large feet
lake when the squal came up. and many vessels
suffered damage Dispatches from many points In
Northern Illinois report great damage done to farm
property and dwellings. At De kslb Elkwoods stock
barn struck by lightning aud 0urnei Inc loss Is
$4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
UNABLE TO PERSUADE PRopgerY.owyERS

The Union Elevated Railway Company whose proceedings
against the Kings County Elevated Railway before the
Court Of Appeals renewed its application to the General
Supreme yesterday for the appointment OF
commsson to act in OF the consent OF property
giving permission build its various routes The original
application made the last General Term In Pougkeep
se July not suited with tho
named and withdrew tho application The appca
company made yesterday In Brooklyn forth
that due dgencot had been unable 10 obtain tho
sen Of majority VI It's property holders upon one OF the
various routes prescribed In Its articles OF association
on the contrary had refused
half In value OF the property bounded each
OF said routes"
which the had been secured
fave. and In that the company still lacks
100000 majority Of tho assessed value Tho total
value 10 81 6Ol 76O and the company only secured
$9l2, 7CO Decision reserved upon the applcsiiAs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
REVOLT or SPANISH Troops.
BLOODsHED IN THE STREETS OF MADRID
OFFICERS OF THE ARMY SHOT Dowy-THE REBELS
DISPERSED.

OFFICERS OF THE ARMY SHOT DOWN-THE REBELS
DISPERSED.
MADRID, Sept. 20.-A revolution was at
tempted last evening by number Of the Spanish troops
quartered in this city The uprising III planned and
imanaged and practically amounted 10 little moro than
infantry quarered In the Gil Bias The soldiers
rnvolted broke down the partition wall that separated
them from the quarters occupied BY the cavalry and
nerminged with the Of the two cavalry regiments
Three hundred after beating number OF officers
and woundng three deserted the barracks and marched
in bodies through the town. One body to tho
Prado, the principal park and promenade of Madrid,
where 1000 troops quartered. The other body
went hurrahing through the cenrc Of Madrid calling
the people JOIN In the revolution, crying. Long live
the Republic, the Army and s ain and making al kinds
Of threats against the monarchy.
At this time theatres and other places OF amuse
ment were crowded. The entertainments abruptly
terminated and the streets filled with terror
stricken people. The insurgents attempted TO secure
possession OF the arsenas docks and barracks which
they attacked with opsn fire. but oil these places
we'll and successfully defended and the rebels re-
pulsed Then they got possession of the Southern Rail-
way. Loyal troops were marched to the railway and
after short fight they completely disodged the revolu-
tonists who dispersed into the country General Pavia
InIsuna One OF the officers leaiine the insurgents was
shot and killed. The rebels shot General Vearde for
refusing to join them. They aso MORALLY wounded
Count Mirasol and killed colons OF artillery
Martial law proclaimed throughout the city as
the condition of affairs clearly perceived By
the Government The INSURGENTS fed from town, forty
of them compelling the station master to place at their
disposal special train With which they made their fight
10 Acaa lie Henaras Governnent troops were soon IN
pursuit in another special train The revoluiOniss ne
coming convinced tnat the Oyalists would stop and
probably capture he stopped their train route. sent
ii back to Mafrio and fed across the country.
The authorities made great many arrests for COM
pclty Ia the revoiution and large proportion OF the
prisoners officers. The revolution was led by Brig
adler General Villacampa He escaped on the special
train which left tue city the Southern Railway.
Loyal troops the suburbs OF Madrid In
search of ustives Telegrans from all the provinces
show that public order remains undiSiu bed. The Min
sters who happenei to he all absent from the city yes
terday have been summoned to return immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
ALLEGED DEMOCRATIC ATROCITIES.
INVESTIGATING THE OHIO PENITENrIARY.
ELECTION RETURNS FORGED BY CoNvICr-PRis-
oXERs SUBJECTED TO BLAcKMAIL - TANNED
HUMAN SKINS.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSE.l

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
CoLCMBus, Sept. 2O.-Beforc the week ends
there will be startling disclosures concerning the mis-
agement of the ONO Penitentary under tho Demo
cratic Administration of Governor Ioidly which may
make of several Democrats who were recently
officials OF the prison. Since the republicans Iegained
the control OF the institution several coavicts have
volunteered testimony which Is corroborated by com
peent witnesses on the THIS testimony Will be
brought before the franklin County Grand Jury now IN
session. The forgery election tally sheet in this
city III October 1855, by which 20S was made to read
sos WAS as /, sho wn by she Investigation, made By
cxuert pennan In the prison who Il serving term Tor
forgery He confessed the crime which he was In
duced to commit by Democratic officials This crime,
which might have affected the Senatorship, Is unim-
portant compared with others which Will be brodght TO
the Grand Jurys attention. Convics have confessed
wholesale stealing which officials OF the prison we're
aided by prisoners, who were paid share for their
work. Wason OF prison prod ucts, cigars. shoes
blankets, furniture and many other sGlabe comino-
dities were taken out OF the gates TO
be sold, or divided the outside. Regular
agencies were for the sale OF the stun and
thousands dollars thus stolen from the state IL
was no wonder that one year there was dcnciency
OF over 100000. This caused by the robbery now
exposed THIS expalna the desperate efforts OF Demo
20 prevent the REORGANIZATION OF the prison oy ne
Republicans More than this. the investigation revcas
conspiracy amons the officers 10 blackmal PRISONERS
Any known to have money or money ed friends
were ersecuted aud put at work on tho nad contracts
with continual abuse and punishment, until they ap
pealed Their friends VINO appeslru Wero
told that a certain would Tx matters and 1t was
vereraIly paid Convicis VINO had property In the
prison safe would give order for It to ofiiclas
who would give them easy appointments In inc
hospital Offices One prisoner gave deputy
damond pn which he is wearing to-day. Another gave
his horse and buggy. while others paid money, ranging
in sums from $40 800. But the most atroclous act
il said 10 have the sKinnng OF four dead prisoners
whose bodieu were elaimed by friends Tie SKINS
tanned this human leather was made into canes anu
other articles which distributed among onciais as
ouriosities One OF the canes Is owned ey RepuDcan
who will t testimony for the Grand Jury III
necessary with proof that IL Is covered with human
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21

vailed as to his integrity and high business ability ms
bona has not been renewed for many years The orig
nal Indorsers OF that instrument were Neal Dow n
Shurtei, st. John Smith and Robert Hoyoke Mr. HoI-
yoke died lS73 Mr. Smith in 1879 and Mr. shurtlei IN
1850, leaving Neal Dow as the only living signer Mr.
Dow Is on the bond In the Of $4,000 The estates
the other bondsmen have been settled but as the nond
unlimited the heirs can probably be held ior
whatever losses the bank may suder General DOW 10
all disturbed the matter and amply able 10
make good the amount for which he is held.
Pank Examiner Richards says that the Portland Trust
Company Of which Mr. Gould Is tho president ami the
Maine Savings Back in which he s trustee, are not
affected by any OF Mr.. Goulds transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
WIN OIL IN ABANDONED WELLS.

PIrrsBuRG, Sept. 20 lSpeciah.-An interest
ing fact WAS stated to-day by officials OF tho ooump'a
Oil Company Of this city in regard 10 some o' 'son =.
T., ,hs MINER OIL Creek region. Territory hereto
,o- .or.,dsred exhausted and practically worthless
r.cantly been tested afresh. and somo OF tne noan
donsd wells are producing snncen' 9un"r, ~ M
III ~ mste their operations profitable even =. .ne
nrsssnt low prices Of petroleum Tbs Is tsken ~, -
sv,s 10 fact that oil 10 MI sne "no "
M staadlly pruduced by nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON, sept ~.
Mr. SCHNADIIORsT-Mr. SchnadhOrst has written TO
the Birnin Ia IN Liberal Association resgning the pres
dency anon. lie viii hereafter i've per-
manenty in London tor the purpose OF extending MS
sphere of activity His resignation was accep ei "th
committee OF the assoc aiion IS arranging Tor
a farewell banquet 10 Mr.. schnadhoFsI.
FIGHTING WITH THE ADMINISTRATORS from Merv
state that Is beiug urged between the Aighans
and the inhabitants OF Badakhshan. Fighting had been
going for .ht. An attempt on the part oI me
ARnans Bad shan has led TO the struggle
The British troops In Cnitral remain neutral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
TRYING TO ABDUCT A CHILD.

SYRACUSE, Sept. 20 (Speciab. Two years ago
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bass who then living in New
YORK. but at No. los Lockst in this city, scat
their eghtyear old daughter Bertha to Oswego on Que
OF The TRIBUNE FreshAir excursions. Gilbert JOS
yn the Of the chids parents to have
her stay at his house for year aud after that time for
the second year. The child then brought TO her
parents home in Syracuse. This afternoon Joslyn at
tempted to abduct her, but arrested at the Rome
Waertown and Ogdensburg station as he was about TO
take the train for Oswego.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
Gel COYOTE" SAID TO BE ALIVE YET.

NEw-LAREDo, Mex, Sept. 20 (SpeciaD.-It
ia now doubted here that "El Coyote" killed In tho
fight with Government troops at san Domingo. few
days ago. His family, who live here. say they nave
positive information that he is yet alive and well, and
have accordingly ceased TO mourn and weep The
bandits wife was tod ~ dressed in white. The author.
ties maint lin. however, "El Coyote" actually
killed. In OF this state Of affairs General Reyes
orders the body supposed TO be that of
"Ei Coyotes" be examined and identified beyoud
dnu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
THROUGH NEW-YORK STATE.
TIE NATIONAL UNITARIAN CONFERENCE

TIE NATIONAL UNITARIAN CONFERENCE.
SARATOGA SPRINGS Sept. 2O.-The twelfth
meeting OF the National Conference or Unitarian and
other Christian Churches" began in the Washington
Street Methodist Episcopal Church this evening There
was a large attendance. The sermon was delivered by
the Rev. Dr. Hedge Justice samuel f. Miller presided
The Will egin It's regular order or business
Tomorrow morning and wi close on Thursday. re-
ception Will be gwen ut United States Hotel FRI
day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
INTENTIONS OF ABsCONpER WILSON.

CHATHAM, Ont. Sept. 2O.-James A. l.. Will
son, the abscondng treasurer of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal Company who embezzled half million
more. and hurrIedy left Philadep phia June 80,
coming direct to Windsor where he remained some time
and then Disappeared has been seen here He told
several persons that he Intended to 10 Windsor ana
there until the directors OF the Canal Company
would guarantee him immunity from prosecution II he
returned TO Philade phs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
BEGINNING OF THE END.

THE CLOSING CHAPTER OF The STRUGjLE WITH
TIIK IRISH LANDLORDS.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 2O.-The Rev. DR..
Charles ORcy treasurer OF the irish National League
OF America, has received the following letter:
DUBLIN. Sept. 9. 1856
MY DEAR FATHER O'RElLIY beg 10 acknowledge your
favor OF 24h August ncong b OF exchange the AL
Bank OF London iOr the OF $4,000 behalf OF the
League THIS contribution
kindred SYM In America 10 most
IN a speak, i'll the beginning
of likely prove the acutes portion OF the struggle
andlOriism IN s country Everything promises that
coming viii be- II not the closing chapter OF the
struggle adorsm Ireland AT least the beginning
the end The Temporary triumph which the Tory party
has England has given encouragement TO the irish
landlords to again vigorously upon the eviction
pagn believe the people fully prepared 10 boldly
into the struggle with them, and II are
able give the people financial assistance which for our part
we are prepared 10 only in proportion 10 the decrma
ton they exhibit IN the night we are very hopeful mat te
landlords Will out OF the fight broken and ruined
than they emerged from struggle with the Irish
tenanty. have TO beg, behalf OF the executive OF the
National League that Will to the members
Organization the OF thanks for
the given and the
and sympathy extended by them at period Of
struggle Believe my dear Father O'Rellly sim
ceTey, L. hAhhlN"ioN home oocIehry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21
MIR. MANNING WOULD NOR GO TO AUSTRIA

BUFFALO Sept. 20.-A dispatch to The
CoDmerc,a from Suspension Bridge says: Secretary
Manning left the Mineral Springs Hotel on Saturday
for Buffalo started from there for Albany this morn
inR lie will have "A conferences with the President In
that city on Wednesday, lie stated horo thai ho had re
offsr OF the Austrian MISSION and would not
accept 1t II 1t rendered him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-21

Horse stealing extensive scale has been going on
among them for some tina Last week party from
each tribe met In the neighborhood OF sweet Grass Hill
and neht lasting two hours onsuod Six Pesans were
Killed. the vctors carrying of their scalps trophic