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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
TRYING TO GET BACK MONEY GIVEN AWAY.


An Old woman. wrapped IN plaid shawl much the worse
for otherwise and meany clad said that she
had not cent in the world although few months she
had 81 500 deposited her Brooklyn savings
Bank appeared yesterday the plaintiff suit tried before
Justice Donohue. in the Supreme Court Special Term
She Is Mrs Bridget Dunn, age seventy.
and the defendants her niece Alice Mccarthy and
the bank The complaint forth Mrs Dunn while III
with complication OF diseases and herself about 10
de in April last the her The old woman
after she from her repented her too pre-
vOus generosity. and demanded back Mrs Nc
earthly refused 10 give IT. and brought by Mrs Dunn
Tor lis recovery Numerous witnesses examined
among whom we're Fathers Kenny and Downs OF the Church
OF the Holy nnocents who deposed that the plaintiff was
believed 70 be on her deahbed summoned 10
her and DIT DOnney the physician attended her
similar testimony Then Mrs Mccarthy gave her
sion of the story She said her made the deposit
trust fund Tor the benefit Of tho witness and lew days
after gave to her outright She siter-ard sought
that Mrs Dunn owedhers for board snd Ias ring medi
cncs and nnrsng and she SAID
that her had offered TO reduce 5000 she
would give her the Of the money this statement
confirmed by Mrs Dunn being the witness
stand re added that the money OF many
which sha employed as cook Justice
ohue reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
rsxAs COUNTY WARRANr DEoLARED IXvALID.


Ell PAso, Texas, II (Speeiap-The most important law
suit which has ever occurred in the district OF FL Paso
has just decided the Supreme Court at Tyler The
is that OF Thomas Clark and Campbell, real estate
company. The plaintiff claimed under county warrant
OF 1872. The defendant claimed under Spanish grant
made in 1927 by the City Of Paso del Norte 10 Ponce de
Leon The tried in the District Court of FL PasO
against the plaintiff and the supreme Court affirmed the
decision The land the heart OF the city, and the new
house. which about 100000 the churches and
large number the dwellings In the city are upon
it. Ii Is worth at least half million dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19

nothing could be done until another entrance CON-
structed By the railway company: General Barnes,
on behalf OF the Bridge Trustees. informed the rail-
way officials that as the entrance should
be completed the Bridge management would permit all
passengers for the elevated road TO remain in the Gers
until switched over to the north track Although this
information conveyed to the railway officials some
time ago they have yet done nothing toward build
ing the entrance General Barnes said yesterday
that the present venence TO passengers was due
to the neglect of the rsV people, and was not the
fault of the Bridge Trustees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19

LOUISVILLE Dec. 15.-Robert Lowry, son OF the Cover
nor of Mississippi and W. H. Loudeback OF Pennsylvania
fought In private the Masonic Theatre last night,
and the latter knocked down before they could be
separated, They were a committee from the medical
school present Florence Bindey the actress, with
floral design Lowry made the presentation speech and
Is said 10 have failed mention Loudebacks name as
being the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
NOT 1FrpnpyRrNOyIA IN TEXAS

DALAI Tex, Dec. IS (specian.-An examination was
made yesterday OF the cattle supposed TO be infected with
pleuropneumonia Dr. Paaren, OF the National Bureau
OF Animal Industry and Dr. Hopkins of Wyoming made
the examination and asserted that there not the
slightest traces OF plcuropneunlonia- seven OF the
twelve examined were affected with tuberculosis There
has been no evidence Of contagious pleurOpneumonia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
both diseases has been as follows:

Ithas been matter or surprise that other contagious
diseases have not shown the tendency TO become
epidemic Typhoid fever and ret fever have actually
decreased. and the city been free from the
diseases, smallpox and typhus fever Follow
q record diseases, besides those
toned, IN the city Tor two weeks ending yesterday:
December IL December IS.
Deaths Cases Deaths.
Typhoid Z; I41si , tsysr. ........:. l. e !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
SUINDLED WITH An IMITA TON BOND.
PREDICAMENT OF SWEDISH COUPLE WHO IN
NE.TEn II Az AnNERIIsING CIRCL-LAR.

PREDICAMENT OF A SWEDISH COUPLE WHO IN
VESTED IN AN ADVERTISING CIRCULAR.
Boston, Dec Is Special. was another nlustra-
ton in Boston to-day Of the Importance Of prohibiting by
penalties the adoption Of imitation bank notes or
advertising purposes. swede and his young
wife by hard work and economy saved little less than
IS 900 and resolved go to America They went to
Glasgow and while waiting for the steamer to sail went
into "A oieo and purchased shey snpP"Aed
was 81 900 United states bond Two days later they
sailed The arrived at this city few
days and this morning the husband decided TO have
the bond changed into small bills. On presenting It TO
broker he learned that 1t nothing than lie Of
businesske looking bonds issued by The Ne'e- York
WOrd year Tor the purpose OF advertising It's
circulation The bond substantially that this
will be redeemed gold, II 1t Is presented
before December l5 lSsj, there Is any paper IN
America that show larger circulation than he Nec
York. sunday H0rfd" The Swede thunderstruck
when ,Old the bond worthless. He looked at the
clerk a to If he fOOing him. then
finding all earnest burst out crying His own
and wifes savings gone and they in country
with friends money. The United states officials
have consulted about the but they they
nothing for him. The Swedish Consul is O take
steps getting assistance for the unfortunate couple
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
no HoLIDAr caGER IN THIS FAniLE

NO HOLIDAT CHkEK IN IHIS FdHfLIs
The police OF tho Twenty third Precinct learned ga ~
day evening that Jacob Letter. his wife and their rse
children were IN ptable ordestitnsion a.
Iexfnetou ave Ali tho tue nsmy "sro SUI
fering from cold aud hugor and the yoansess cnsss
Marv was .ck officer society iof tne frosen
fioa 81 cruelty % Children charge Of the little ones
aud cent Mary % Prssbyter Hsspassl The peae
~ " tho DorontA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
TILE LADY ~ TIE SHOP

A stately and fashionable dame, picture Of luxus
rous elegance in her sumptuous furs and rusting silk
and beads. aghted from her carriage at an uptown
stors Saturday and passed through the swinging
glass doors at the busiest moment of the day The place
was abas with color and light and throngsd with far
bargainers and their happy children who laughed aud
chartered and jostled against anoser in holiday
gee The newcomer, who apparently short
sighted and unfamiliar with the store. adjusted her
heavy gold eye-gl asses and looked around for guide.
But the floor walkers were all occupied, and after
Eoment's indecsion she started to make her ay alone
to the other end of the store with the dgnied step
and the superciious glance OF a sulana.
The crowd nterfered with her progress. however,
and paid small heed to her dignity ard she had been
run into three four times AID had just moved aside
to avoid a young lady whose bright-eyed baby gil
showed frantic eagerness to snatch at the gold eye
glasses when she found herself almost IN collision
with another grand dame, in silks and sabes like he2-
self, apparently making for the door,
With courteous promprness the sultana drew to the
right, saying beg your pardon intending to let
the other pass But ofteu happens in such eases,
the lady encountered showed embarrassing per-
versity and lamentabe Ignorance of the rule OF the
road aud, instead of coming forward moved to the
right also. The sultana moved back again. little
testify perhaps whereupon back bobbed tbs vthsr Al
this number brdled and lifted her chin stify and
ogled number two through her eyeglasses with
frgid glare that said NOR. than words. Number tive
returned the glare through eyeglasses Of her
own.
Then with a faint flush in her baughty face that in .
brute would indicate rising wrath but in sutana
signifies merely ustinable impotence at ansthers stu
pidity, she exclaimed:
Well, madam, it's either You or IL
The bystanders had already begun 10 litter, when
the door-walker opportuuely came up with u siaper
and smirk an | took in the situation At glance.
aNo outlet there LADY," he said, In his most anct-
uous tones but with percerublc twinkle In HE eye
This way TO tho pocket-book counter"
The litter Of the became laugh, In which
the ba girl Joined with her mamma and then fer the
frat time the sultana that she had been avoiding
her own reflection aud trying to walk into tall mirror
standing against the wall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
INDICTED ELECTION OFFICERS IN ST. LoOiS

INDICTED ELECTION OFFICERS ~ ST. LOCiS.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1s.-The arrest Of persons indicted
yesterday for committing election frauds at the late cleo
ton continued last night Four OF the men arrested
were unable to furnish bonds and confined for the
nighin the Marshas office. What effect the action OF
the Grand Jury will have upon the various election
tests among Others thrt OF Mr. Frank for Mr. Glovers
In House OF Representatives, Is not known, but
the evidence which will he submitted when the indicted
persons tried WILL if proves important be brought
before the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19

FREIGHT TRAINS WRE CKED BY COLLISION.
FREEPoRT H., Dec. ia freight train that left For
reston ILL.,, the Illinois Central road yesterday was in
collision with an extra freight that left this city with
dOubleheader Three engines and twentyone ears were
demolished. The cars loaded with coal and grain.
II IS estimated that the damage is go 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
PRAISE FOR THE COMMISSION.


SIR: The Excise Board has this month revoked three
liquor licenses the holders Of the licenses sold
liquor minors in direct contravention Of the law. This
the time In the history of the Board that such
thing been done. We have Board that intends
to the laws and that all the bal Gle
mens OF the city making efforts 10 have
change made and Board of the old kind. made up of
awbreakers substituted for the present faithful commits
siOners.
The law which forbids the sale OF liquor TO minors
passed order that children might not and hear the
evil things and words which common in saloons II
parents careless to send their children 70 buy
their beer at a drinking saloon their folly II not 10 pre-
the State from telling the parents that they must
themselves and get their beer al least send adult
for IT, The atmosphere of a saloon is cOTTuptIng 10
child The law is explicit aud yet almost
every sloon-keepcr In the city daily
dcnes it,, for saloon keepers have been
for the privileged ldwbreakers Of the community
Let the public now support the members OF the Excise
Board In their faithful discharge OF their sworn trust and
the Board revokes the licenses Of those who sell 10
minors let the police that those whose licenses
revoked their saloons When officials act
with fidelity the city should bestow upon them their
righteous need OF praise Our present Excise Commits
siOners doing tlhr duty manfuy and deserve the
hearty support of their fellow citizens Their work Is ali
harder because the Board under former commission
ers 81 k OF corruption. HOWARD CROSBY.
Netc-l Oyk, Dec. II, 1856.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
UNABLE TO EXPLAIN WHY HIS SON rs MISSING

David Hassenberg the young who left bis home a
No. l02 Graham-ave.. Brooklyn last Sunday TO go 70
Harlem Is still missing He by an old friend Of
the day be started for Harlem but that tine moth
ing has been heard OF him. His father. dry-soods
dealer SAYS that lie sober ana Industrious aud ne
does think that he would 20 away In such manner
OF his accord Tho young had 1900 IN sav.
Tugs bank but IL Is know that no had more thau -
with him when he lett hOne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19
DIR. CROSBY AND TIE EXCISE BO4RD.
ADVICE FOR THE PREACHER.

William S. Andrews, of the Excise Board has written
open letter Dr. Howard Crosby the representa-
tive of the Society for the Prevention of Crime Mr. An
drews writes in his private capacity not Excise
Commissioner He that the Society for the Proven
ton Of Crime has recently been collecting and laying be-
fore the Excise Board evidence of the violation of the law
against selling liquor beer 10 children. He then
points out that while every public officer must
be ready enforce the law and punish awbreakers yet
the society might better employ the al its command
10 the punishment OF other classes OF offences Of
fences by Nhlch children are actually led astray The
says often those in which children sent 10 the shop
buy the beer for the family meal This usually has
degrading influence the children. the consumption
Of beer is a part OF the national customs Of their
parents. Nevertheless Mr.. Andrews admits that
such violations of law should be sup
pressed but suggests that DR. Crosby and his society
should their influence with the Legislature
the of the law. and that in the meantime the
society should rather direct its energies those classes OF
law breaking by which children suffer real and lasting
harm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-19

Once. at least in America his name of use to
him. 1t was while he lived at Long Branch de
was taking the steamer that sails down New-fork
bay. when poor woman came aboard with Two
small children whom she wished to send to Long
Branch She could not herself accompany them
but they were to he by friends on their arrival
The General was always fond Of children, and see
ing her anxiety, stepped up and offered to take
charge of the little ones. But the mother hestated
to trust her children TO a stranger. He delayed
moment and then, blushlng up to the eyes, he
stammered: IL am General Grant" The woman
looked at the features that were known to every
American, and exclaimed; why, so you are !"
And he took her babies to Long Branch
All his experiences were not like these. had q
score Of letters from him telling of his reception by
AsiatIc soyereigls and Egyptian and Indian Vice.
roys for did not go with him further than Mar
seles Some curious things occurred in his Asiatic
journey. In India the Goveruor-General and all
the subordinate officials were profuse in courtesy
and hospitality and General Grant never failed to
appreciate and remember their behavior But Ia ere
were indications after while that they must have
received instructions from home not to pay too
much Difference 10 the ex-Presdent. He believed
that the British Government was unwilling to ad-
nit to the half-civilized populations Of the East
that any Western Power was important. or that
any authority deserved recognition besldes thoir
own. At least on several occasions IN the Chinese
waters and around Burmah. Siam and japan there
were marked failures in those compliments which
were paid him everywhere else In Asia was then
IN England, but kept up constant correspondence
with him. Reading Of the honors offered him In
India. suggested that when ho left tho British
dominions In the East no should request tho Ameri-
can Minister IN London 70 tank the Gevernnsnt
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
EFFECT ON THE BEEF MARKET.

Superin tendcnt Howe, of the Swifts Chicago
Dressed Beef Company asked yesterday what elect
tho south str ke had had upon tho beef market
"For a time" he replied. prices advanced in this
market for the butchers feared temporary famine Dut
as the blockade broken the prices eased OH Proo
ably the strike affected this market about cents
pound strike Of switchmen on tho Lake SHORE ala
not affect the price Of meat 1t did not last long
enough"
"How does a strike at sc. Louis affect this market
whom most of the cattle are shipped here from CHI
cagoi"
because they are first shipped from 81. LOUIS 10
Chicago Most OF the cattle in the country come from
the souhyest and pass through ST. Louis 10 Chicago
our cattle killed. NJ Chicago. Beef ana mutton arc
higher by cents this year thaI they were last
but II ID not strikes at present Beef sells at 70
si2 cents pound aG Wholesale on course ue-up on
Mi roads would send meats OF ali khus up
TO starvation prices quicker than Jlny
Several retail butchers said that their prices had NOT
been affected by the railroad strikes, AS the strkos
were now practically over They had charged more
mutton this spring, Dut that was pecauso ~ ""9
unusually scarce.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
A STATEMENT BY MR. soMERvILLE.

Mr.. SomervIIe was seen at the Office of Jay
Gonld yesterday. and when asked about tho visit 10
Washington Of Mr.. Could Mr.. Hopkins and himself he
said:
"I noticed that mono of the Sew-York papers have
published a very significant statement made oy Mr'
in his testimony before tho Congressional Com
mttee in Washington yesterday. Mr. Turner said: L
understand that some complaints were made to the
railroad company last December by the men. Iney
should have struck instead Of waiting until they
were not justified In doing so.
"One OF the Congressional Committee sad You
mean not Justified in public opinionf Mr. Turner
accepted the amendment.
"Mr. Powderly asked why there was delay OF
two days in replying Mr. Hopkinss telegram notifying
him OF tho strike He replied II President Cleveland
heard OF some troubles In Texas for instance it would
probably take least days to get at their merits
and his duties are trlhingas compared with mine; A.
1T evident that the committee confounded the
business East ST. Louis with the business passing over
the bridge whereas they entirely distinct and sep
arate Mr. Turner the Executive Board was greatly
surprised upon arriving st. Lo uis when told that not
than so per OF the old men would DO needed
In running tho road whereas the COMMITTEES was toid
before the conference took place In this city that M
Hoxie had telegraphed Mr.. Gould TO that effect"
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

BERLIN, Wis, Apnl 24-Thc OlesOn House
caught fire yesterday morning and despite the efforts OF
firemen burned All tho guests escaped. many oil
them In their night clothes losing everything ese Sew
rescued through the windows from which they
about to jump The loss is $1,000 Insurance
5000.
Tho summer house Of Edward T. Discrol at Sag Har
bOr l. l.. totally destroyed by fire Friday night
The loss is estimated at $4,000. The fire OF all In
cendary origin.
DECATUR ILL.,, April GA large brick building occu'
pied by sheldon Bros. general store, was burned
yesterday. The loss is $4,000; insurance S4.50
PHILADELPHIA, April "a tSpeciaD.-There were two
fires in the city to-day causing loss OF 81 400. Tho
first destroyed the stables Of James Jarvis at NO.
25l9 Frankiord Road ana tho second tho dwelling oil
Louisa Loesar at No. 2.0l9 Hope-st.
LANCASTER. Penn, April "a. The cigar factory OF T.
L. Zcrcer In West Chestnnts this city, was destroyed
by fire this morning. large quantity OF cigars ana
cased tobacco consumed. Loss. $500; insurance
$4,000. The cascd tobacco in Samuel Mooros warehouse
adjoining was badly smoked.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AT WAR.

THREATENED CONTEST BETWEEN THE AMALGA-
MATED ASSOCIATION AND THE KNIGHTS.
PITTsBURG, April 24 (SpecidD.-A war
between two the strongest labor organizations In the
United States is expected They the ANA samated
Association o. Iron and Steel Workers, with 10000
members and the knights OF Labor. The fight Will be
begun In this city, which is the headquarters OF the
former organization. Until within the last two or three
years. tho men employed at four mills. the Belle lse
near Richmond, Va. the Second Avenue MIL OF Ever
son. Macrum Co.. In this cityi the Pennsylvania Iuoe
Works, at McKeespOrt, were active members OF the
Amagamated Association For violations OF the rules OF
the organizaton the at three OF the mills forming
as many lodges. exI elled. At the McKeesport mill
the men were defeated strike OF 1882 and secretly
abandoned their organization Three OF the mills have
since formed ssembles OF the Knights Of Labor and the
men at Everson, Macrum & Co.'S mill will soon be
formed into assembly. All this has tendency to
weaken the older organization and its officials threaten
retaliation the only means to prevent gradual dssou
tion The matter will be secretly discussed at the
annual of the order 10 bc held In this city In
June The Knights Of Labor leaders will be politely re-
qucsed desst and upon their refusal plan OF action
will decided IL Is known that the urst POSITIVE
will be made this city, In the dissolution or the
Trades Assembly which composed OF representatives
OF all the labor organizations III western fensy anl
The Amalgamacd Association has assisted tho kniehs
IN their boyoots and naturally resent any ihroauS upon
IL also learned tonight that at meeting 70 DC
held in ~. Louis May 2 plans for the organisation OF
the coal miners of the county Into one distinct oranon
OF the Knights OF Lat or Will be formulated. Many
miners. particularly In the Monongahela valley, are
already Knights of Labor This last move II success
full will result the complete diSbandment OF the
NJ ners and Iaborers Federation Such leaders Rich
ards Davis John Costello. OF this state and Christie.
uher Evans, OF Ohio Will fight this To the bitter end and
night. Executive Committeeman Bailey has charge of
the movement tor the knights OF LABOR
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

BERLIN April 24.-The Government Of Prussia has or
dered the institution or inquiry into the complaints
the farmers of the Kingdom tn land Is overtaHcd
and has announced determination 10 reduce such TAX
alton II IL hnds the complaints justified.
BERLIN, April 24.-IIerr Liebknecht (sOcialisp
In speech delivered In the Reichstag minated that he
would draw attention Of the masses In Germany TO
those who had Initiated the measure to proloDg the
operation of the iSocalist law Tho Impression
aed by the speech that Herr Lebknecht intended TO
suggest violence against the promoters OF the measure
This lie denies.
LONDON, April 24-The chief points in dispute as to
the position OF England and China IN Burma have been
amicably arranged.
PARIS. April 24-An iron tower 9s4 feet high IL TO be
erected on the grounds Of the coming Paris Interna
pillars which will be higher than the magnificent
lowers Of the Cathedral OF NOre Dame which have an
altitude OF 295 feet The structure will 81 00O
and will be surmouned by powerful electric light that
Will be visible IL s believed, far DoD, which is
1877 miles southeast of Paris
PARIS April 24.-Tho Russian woman who was bitten
bv III All wolf and who had been under treatment by NJ
Paseur died to-day. The failure Ill her is ascrbed
TO delay.
MADRID April 24.-It has been ascertalned that the
candle In which concealed the substance which
caused the pOsOn In the Church of san Luis yester
day had been cd TO the church by stranger IL
IA that the object OF the giyer 10 rob the
altar and sxcrisy OF the gold and silver vessels during
the confusion that WAS expected 10 FOLLOW the exposioh
ROME April 2A-The Pope, at the request OF Chris
tina Queen Regent OF Spain. VIII! ON Wednesday next
invest Cardinal JacObimi the Papa secretary. Win he
iuscna of the Order OF Golden Fcecess reward Tor
his Iabors in nedatng the dispute between Spain and