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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
An EXPENSIVE FISHING EXCURSION
HE SAYS THAT IT WAS SCHEME OF BLACK
NAIL. But HE AGREES TO A SETTLEMENT

Dr. Ellsworth Eliot, house surgeon at the New
York Hospital said yesterday, in regard TO the report
from Hague, Lake George that he had been fined for
catching brook trout less than six inches in length
that the report was case Of baokmal. The doctor
has made yearly trips TO Hague for the last four
seasons. He says that when he was there last May,
he was approached by Albert Clifton, hotel Keeper.
and also Justice of the Peace who threatened to bring
a suit against him unless he was paid sum OF
money. The doctor said he had done nothing unlaw-
full and told him TO go-clsewherc. On June 81 Gamc
Constable Burnett Of Warren County, appeared in this
city with a warrant for DR.. Eliots arrest lie found
1t impossible to get away from the hospital at tho
time and gave bonds for $3.50, intending to take his
case before the Grand Jury II necessary. When no
appeared at the trial before the Justice, the complain
ants were anxious to compromise for considerable less
than half of the of The proceedings thus far and
they to pay all of tho costs. The doctor was pressed
for time and thought II would be the cheapest way
10 settle the matter, because, II he should win tho
suit before the Grand jury II would cost him more
than to settle then; so he pleaded guilty and paid a
fine of S15
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
evening lie ia the executor estate OF Mr.. CARROTS
brother, who was drowned few weeks ago
an ACTRESS AGAINST AN ACTOR.
NETTIE GUIoN CHARGES MAX ROSENBERG WITH
ATTEMPTED RLACKMAIL.

ATTEMPTED BLACKMAIL.
Attempted blackmall was the complaint mado at
Jefferson Market Court yesterday by Elizaoeth a.
Corteiyou, an actress known the stage as Nettio
(;uion against Max Rosenberg an actor and manager
living at No. oe2 West Thirty ourths The actress, In
her affidavit said that she became acquainted win
Rosenberg July Q, and ntrtStcd MN WIN largo
sums OF money. On July so he called on her ana al
tempted TO extort a26, and also receipt In fu Tor
tho money she had nrusted TO him. she had
furnished at the time in the house where Kosen
berg lives. On her refusing TO comply with his de-
mand Rosenberg flew in violent rage and Threatened
her in the following language: II you do not give
me the money and sign a receipt VIII go to all
the newspaper men in Ncw-York and get them 10
publish you IN the newspapers, so that you VIII 10
dis raced before your friends and the public
Since he made the threat the actress learned from
George Megow OF "The New-York Dramatic news
that Rosenberg had endeavored TO execute by pup
fishing libel concerning her. George Megow SAID
he was visited at The Dramatic News Office on or
about August by Rosenberg, who cndcavorcd 10 get
published a story derogatory TO Miss COtelyous char
acter. Rosenberg told Mcgow the following; Ncttlo
Guion was drunk at Bethlehem Penn, on July %
She was too drunk TO appear that evening Inc
proprietor of the Sun Hotel at Bethlehem had refused
to allow her to remain at his place, but nnaly con-
scented to let her stay
Frederick Brooks testified that no lived at NO
ell West twenty sccond-st On Aukusl s,I,
called on him and said he would ruin Nettlc Guion's
character lie said Rosenberg told mo II sho
docs not nav me there IS such thing as publishing
her in the newspapers and running her character L
am going for her the first thing on MONDAY Woruins
Wby don't YOU get money out Of her too +! You can
get IT. -. :,
When Justice Patterson asked Rosenberg what he
had TO say to the charge. he replied: Gro nv
to consult with my counsel and gather my WITNESSES
and Will show you that ! am more Wrongcn man
wronclngn The magistrate compiled with bis felu'st
and set tho examination down for Monday al'cfhooh
As Rosenberg was unable TO furnish 500 good real
estate hall he was locked up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
HOME n1ss1oNs Disclosed IL ocrlx nnnrr

HOME MISSIONS DISCUSSED AT OCEAN GROVE
Ocean Grove, y. j., Aug tSpeclaD.-The Women 5
Homo Missionary Society Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church held its annual meeting hero today Dele
gates In attendance from Now.York Pcnnsvl-
vania, Tennessee, Michigan Illinois, Florida, Iowa.
New-Jcrsey and other States Mrs Clinton b. Fisk.
president Of the Ncw-Jersey society, presided. Mrs
G.. ii. =. Con, Of Philadelphia, gave an account OF
missionary work among the poor and afflicted In her
city, and the industrial homo that the society has es.
tablished in South Carolina Mrs. narnelI who ,cn.
r. scnts the Florida Conference gave an account OF e
work Of the society In that state. Mrs Garrison
secretary of he NewJerscy society," told of the work
among the heather of New Jersey" Mrs Kent of
Troy, y. y; Miss Eva Cramer, Miss SNYDER of East
Tennessee, Mrs Matthews, tho missionary OF Castle
Garden; Mrs. Lewis, Of Haven Home, Savannah :
Chandler OF New-iork, were among the other speak
ers. F
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
INVESTIGATING THE FATAL BowERY FIRE.

Coroner Levy began an inquest yesterday in the
Of Die who lost their lives the
BoweTy fire. Ine inquiry held In Room 49, City
Hall Several witnesses examined. but the
porant Anthony SaGera, marble worker and
John Stevenson, lanor. The testified tho
materials crowded In the neIghborhoOd OF tho fire
a coubusble nature. and added fuel the flames Many
the people who burned. he said. might have been
saved had they not lo taer OF mind Stevenson
testh,d that h had been discover the
lie did not think the people In the tailor above
him had time to escape after he first the fire. because
the whole building In flames in two mlautes. The
Inquest will be continued to-day at IL o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
GIANTS STILL VICTORIOUS.
ANOTHER HARD-woN TRIUMPH SCORED
pITTsBURG's BOYS MAKE HARD FTGHT-DE.
CIpED IN THE NINTH INNING.

CIDED IN THE NINTH INNING
Tho Ncw.York and Plttsburg mines played yests,.
aav I'm the first OF what ought TO DO an interesting
series OF games at the Polo Grounds. Yesterdays
contest was certainly onc OF tho most exciting battles
with tho bats seen at tho Harlem grounds this year,
Both teams WORKED In splendid FORM and the brinans
plays followed another so closely mat the 1851
spectators present yelled Ike lot OF school boys on
a picnic.
IL was q game that would stir the blood Of all trIs
baseball enthusiasts and the local nine only won
after one OF the most desperate fights II has had 10
mako this At the end OF the eighth inning
the stood TO 2 In favor OF ITttsDurg and az
Whitney, slattery and WEIGH were the first baters In
the ninth inning Ncw-Yorks chances for victory
looked SLIM whitney, however, made biz, and tho
crowd yelled hope began TO klnde in their breasts.
Ife was Immediately forced out at second base by
slattery and as wech easily retired the spark
hope went out Ward made hit, however, bringing
home Slattery with the run that tied The score Tho
spark rckinded into blaze and tho $500 yelled Ike
an army of many thousand. Then Richardson and
Herman also hit safely and the apparent defeat had
been turned into victory.
Welch did not pitch up to his usual form. but the
fielding OF Richardson Ward. Kuebne Ewing and Dun
Ian was unusually brilliant, and evoked frequent out
bursts OF applause. Tiernan, Ewing oiattery and
Miller led at the bat The New'Yorkers scored tho
first run Of tho game in the second inning Ewing
got TO first on called balls. went to second on wild
pitch 10 third on daring steal and scored on Whit
news force hit TO Dunlap The local players held the
lead until the fourth inning Dunlap was sent 10 first
on called balls for the second time Kuehne made
threc-bagger to right field. and Dunlap crossed the
home plate Smith hit softly 10 right field and
Kuehne scored and Pitsburg held the lead.
One more run went to the Ptisburg clubs record In
the sixth inning and the local players chances began
TO grow slim Dunlap hit between third and short and
although whitney stopped the ball De had no chance
10 retire the runner at first. lie fooshy attempted
Il end OF course threw the ball far over Connor head
and Dunlap got around to third on the error. Dali
lymple made short hit to right field, bringing home
Dunlap and scoring Pittsburgs third run. The visiting
PLAYERS fielding work not so good In the eighth
Inning and NcwYork got one more rum Miller drop
ned the third strike Ternan and that player reached
second safely. Conner hit to smith, but Beckley
dropped the ball and Herman was on third. Common
rlayed Of first and while he being put out Herman
ran home with NETWORKS second rum The homo
PLAYERS rallied at the bat and the game in tho
last inning on hits by whitney, Ward and Richardson
a twobagcer by Herman, passed ball and force
hit by slattcry. The was as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
HELD FOR SETTING FIRE TO THEIR HOUSE

Henry Schaeier ana his wife, Mary, who are charged
with setting fire to their house at No l2o East Eleventh
st. were arrsgned before Justice Duffy at the Essex Mar
ket Police yesterday Fire Marshal Frank
appeared for the prosecution. Foreman Thomas f. Bar
rctt Hook and Ladder Company No. g. swore that he
found bedding and clothing saturated with benzlne and
burning in the apartments. Detective Bisscrt,
Of Fifth Street Satou.hOuse, testified that when he
arrested the he found upon her fire insurance
policies for e. 000 bank books showing deposit OF
5000 gold watch and chain, gold breastpn and pair OF
earrings Assistant Marsal Frank testified that he
found the following articles in the Schacers apartments
gallon OF Kerosene OIL In the centre OF the
on tho first 1oor Ave feet away i've cartridges and
quantity Of gun-powdcr in the closets uncorked bottles
containing benznc and gunpowder; the second floor
two quart bottles OF bcnzne and empty boxes
saturated with bcnznc. At this point the prisoners
waived examination and held In default OF So 500
bail to await the action Of the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
CONTRACTORS DISSATISFIED ABOUT BID.

strong protest being made by the contractors who
made bids Tor the repair OF tho Hoffman Island seawal,
against the action Of the Quarantine Commissioners in de-
clarlng the bids OF James l.. Wach the lowest. There
were fifteen other bidders and they claim that Walchs bid
was Informal. The bids opened Tuesday, but no
action was taken "Wednesday, when correction OF
Walchs bid was received The Commission referred the
bid 10 the Corporation Counsel for his opinion but the other
contractors say this bid should be thrown the
ground that there opportunity for Walch to make
correction The question, 1t is said will be brought
before the the opinion OF the Corporation Counsel
admits the bid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
AN AGGRESSIVE STREET CAR COMPANY.

Two employees of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Com
pany of Brooklyn, before Police Justice Massey
Yesterday upon o charge Of violating city ordinance
in tearing up the street at Hamilton Ferry without
permit They were DESTROYS OF connecting the street.
car tracks I'm Hamton-ave with those in Ferry place,
occupied by tho Sacetts line, that the cars OF the
new Flttccnthst. line can stand close to the ferry
house. The company claims the right to make all
necessary curves and connections without permit
from the city authorities under the State law OF 1884
confirmed in 1883, laying out the route In ffteenthst.
and Hamilton ave. The hearing adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10

Dr. Partridge said yesterday that Robert Garrctrs
don was such that could undertake the Journey TO tho
country, where il contemplated going soon
suitable cottage can secured. Mr. Garrett had passed
a good night and seemed much better than for several
days His recovery could looked for. Private Seere
tary said place had yet been selected for
residence. hu: day the f9Ily would out
Of the hot city. 1t Mrs CARROTS intention TO select
locality In the North bat decision had been
made though half a Of places had been offered.
Charles Meyer personal friend Of the family. visited
Mr. Garrett yesterday and returned 10 Baltimore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
r.r,r. Fiji FROM A ROOF.

Frederick Schuette and Michael Bauer, tin roofers,
wore at work Yesterday afternoon fastening cornicc
of galvanized iron 10 the front of the new building
No ClIn,on-st six stories high. Suddenly the
tackle supporting the cornlcc broke and both men
fell with the cornlce TO the sidewalk distance Oh
about sixty feet schucttc was Killed instantly
Bauer fell on top OF the cornlce and escaped deah'
hut his right arm was broken ard he received an
,clr emf in the neck lie is an unmarried German,
~ has bcen boarding I'm West Elghtecntl-si.
scbueitc was only nineteen years OF age Ills parents
live AT NO. 100 Flrstavc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
ARRFSrIyG BROOKLYy HACEMEy.

For the first time in many years city Hall Square In
Brooklyn was free from trucks and hacks in business
hours yesterday. The order to move to Canton-st was
reluctantly obeycd by the ruckmen and hackmen yes
terday after two OF their number, Frank Fcoly and
william Bailey, had been arrested procession OF
trucks then fled around the city Hall several times
and then started for tho new stand In Canton-st.
Later in tho day trucks returned to the City Hall
stand, but they were not disturbed Other truck
stands I'm the city cleared and all the vehicles
were sent to Canfon-st., near Myrtle-avc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
LITTLE GIRL CAUGHT BY A SHAFT.

Lucy Fozale an Italian girl age four, straycd into
the yard of the Methodist Book Concern at No. 200
Mulbcrry-st. yesterday and against tho end OF a
revolving shaft which projected into the yard from
.he cngine-house Her dress caught by the crank
rim end she was whirled over the shaft and flung
against the pavement. Employees in the building heard
her scream and picked her up An ambulance carried
her TO St. Vinccpt's splal. The surgeons said she
hod received serons injuries TO the head and body.
Her home was al No s6 Mubery-st. The gate which
leads into the yard OF the Book Concern probably viii
be hen closed against children hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10

President Forster OF the Eoard OF Aldermen. entered
upon his lawful duty yesterday Acting Mayor the
absence OF Mayor Hewitt. who made early the
morning for Sharon Springs where he will spend his
weeks vacation. Mr. Forscr's duties yesterday
onerous lie asked Secretary Berry II the
for the Acting Mayor the oath Nice MI Berry
answered that Mr.. Forster had taken tho oath
President Of the Board of Aldermen, he thought add
uonal oath Acting Mayor required. Mr.
Torssrs nrst Days service lid extend over ftteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
EAGERLY LOOKING FOR A COOL WAVE.

The heat which subjugated this city week ago ana
has been holding the fort' ever since heard the
slogan from the IVES; yesterday. Tho Signal Service
officers and others here interested In such matters,
VIII hold their atmospheric to the ground to-day
TO hear the OF the relief expedition which
Fort Bismarck and Fort Manitoba said 10 have
sent to this beleagucred city, in the shape of cold
wave.
II was so hot yesterday that Sergeant Dunn was
glad show his visitors convincing proofs that the
longex pcctcd cold would arrive here early this
morning. AS usual it began In Dakota or Manitoba,
on about August and has been slowly crossing the
continent. Yesterday it had got to PittSburg, the
mercury showing IS degrees there at 8 a. m. At
Chicago It SO degrees, 90 at ST. Paul. "a at Green
Gay, and GO at indianapolis. southwcstcrly wind
prevailed throughout the interior.
Here a southerly breeze blew, the sun was strong
and the day was extremely uncomfortable. AZ 8
a. IN. the signal Service Stations Thermometer
registered 76 degrees while the humidity was 81 per
cent. The mercury at Iiudnuts rose to SO degrees
at noon and 92 degrees at 80 p. m. The per cent
Of humidity at that hour 3d. The Signal Service
officers won't predict how long this cool wave VIII
last They are now watching hot wave which Is
following the track of the cool one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10

Among others who sailed for Hamburg the steamship
Rugia yesterday The Rev. IL. A. Prens. ths Rev
Othmar Etren, DR.. Carl schwabe and family, and DR..
4. f. Marshall and wife
On the steamer State Of Pennsylvania, for Glasgow,
we're The Thomas Geogehan and daughter. OF Ham
ton. Ont the Rev. w. r. Potter. and tbs Rev. II. d.
Wilson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
MAYOR BEWITr'S "WROyGso TO

MAYOR HEWITT'S "WRONGS" TO BE RIGHTED
Robert p Porter, the editor, and Herbert L. Bridg
man. the business manager Of 4" The Press were at
the DstricAttorney's Office before the opening OF
the Court of General Sessions yesterday morning, pre-
pared to answer the indictment for libel found against
them on the complaint OF Mayor Hewitt. The amount
OF bail fixed at 81 900 IN each case. Judge Mar
tine signed order admitting them 10 bail on tho
deposit Of 81 900 for each Of the defendants with the
City Chamberlain The money was Immediately de-
posted. Tho defendants then went before Judge
MARITIME, and Thompson, Ackcrly & Kaufman, their
counsel, entered a plea Of not guilty with leave to
withdraw the plea before August II.
The Indictment is drawn IN tho common law form
and Is long document 1t speaks OF Mcssrs. Porter
and Bridgman persons of an envious evil and
wicked mind, and of most malicious disposition, and
wickedly, malcously and unlawfuly mindng, con-
irving and contending las much In them layl to
nure Cypress, aggrlevc, and Willy the good name,
fame credit and reputation Of Abram s. Hewitt. a
good, peaceabe and worthy citizen OF this State, and
then being Mayor Of the City Of NewYork,' etc. The
indictment then recites at great length the statements
made In The Press" TO the alleged abuse OF WORK
men at Mr. Hcwitts estate al Rngwo0d. The offence
charged is punishable conviction by imprisonment
for not more than year, or by a fine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10

Carlisle, PENN Aug. (specaD-Francis zaright'
prominent stock dealer and influential citizen OF THIS county
died here to-day 1fty-eight lie was secretary al
,asrrar q, the Dolores Land and Cattle Company, o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
RAILVIY IN1ERESTS.

ABLE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS AT LAST
After many DELAYS. a meeting of the directors OF
tbo Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Com
pany was held yesterday. An executive committee
consisting of Julius Dexter Russell Sage, sidney Dill
lon Mah!on C. Martin and William a. Proctor was
selected, but no change was made in the executive
officers of the company AS all tho member" Oh inc
committee excepting President Dexter, represent tho
new control It Is not improbable that the organization
has been completed for the present Vice PRESIDENT
r. C. Waite viii be allowed TO hold chiefly on
account of his Illness and leave of absence has been
given him. Until he IS able to resume his k"'Iloh
no change in the Off, IS likely to be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
E EIs, .61,g 80. 9 ] 9 g 9 Q ] SS-ss

Earned runs-New. York l. Piltsburg ?. FRS base
errols-New.York B. Pttsburg l. Left on bases-New-
York 5, Iittsburg Z. First base bals-Iiernan l.
Ewing /, Coleman T. Dunlap . Kuehne I. Stolen bases
Ewing >, Ward l. Struck out-Iiernan l, O'Rourke l.
Kuchnc |, Calvin .. Three base hts-Kuehne 1. Two
base hs-Tieman 2. Dounlr pays-K uchnc. DUNLAP and
Icckey: Richardson Ward and COnnor Hit by pitcher
Dunlap 1. wild pitches calvin l, Wech !. Passed
bails-Aii'ler @ Umrre-Mf. Kelly. Time-Two hours.
The League and Association records to date are as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10

GAMES In OTHER CITIES.

The New-York and Pittsburg clubs will play
again az the Polo Grounds to-day. Staley and keets
Will probably be the pitchers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
STOPPED By AN AWKWARD QUESTION.

Said Senator Fassett, quietly, after this long
statement for the defence, which Mr.. Church made
with volubility and emphasis DO You commend
the contractors for subletting their contracts,
contrary TO the letter of the iaw?'
M Church-I DOME commend them for that but neye,
knew a big work
senator Fasset (nterruptns,-Bad work has been the
result Of that sub-lettiDg you Know
Mr. chureh-Yes, Of IT, But don't think you
will ind great OF any magnitude In this country
carried out any other way. We have exploded eight
ten tons Of dynamite In day In the course OF our opera
tons.
Senator Fassett-Yes it's great work, Mr. Church
and 0 little In a great wrong.
Mr. Church-As far the engineer department is con-
cerned, have done more than our duty There
is 20 per cent nrstcass work About per cent Ia
detective Half OF that has been made right and In few
days there Will be 100 per cent nrseass The work viii
be
Delaney Nicoll now took the witness in hand
again and tried TO get some more information about
the note transaction He did not get much Mr.
Church could not recollcct dates or figures accu-
rstely. The affair happened in the winter Of $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-10
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
San Francisco Aug O. 1854

Assessment levied Mexican. 2sa
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25
County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners
were in session yesterday and transacted
considerable routine business in the way
of examining and passing accounts. The
Board also allowed about ten additional
pensions. The following order was pass
ed in regard to magistrates accounts:
Ordered, That from aud after this date,
all magistrates In the county be required
TO render their accounts in proper form,
giving the name of each party tried with
the debts and credits in regular order,
and that the clerk be requested to notify
them of this action OF the Board.
The Board also granted the Postal
Telegraph Company permission to erect
polls in the county to the city limits, foI
the purpose OF conducting the telegraph
business Ia this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-07-25

Susie Is missingl she mysteriously disap-
peared Saturday night shortly before
midnieht Susie is The name Of what was
q pretty cat before q naughty farmers
wagon crushed her two hind less and cut
a wee hit of Of her tail about three weeks
ago. Since then she has presented an IN
slightly appearance, attracting the syinpa-
thy and attention Of everybody on the
avenue Her sudden taking OF Is greatly
lamrnted by her sympathetic owner who
fed his pet on milk and beefsteak aud
otherwise cared for her with tenderness
that bespoke unmistable friendship aud
affection for the dumb. Susie. although a
cripple bad tendency toward rat catch
ing She had dispatched one just before
her departure from the avenue. and It is
more than likely that a sly member or
the rat family taking advantage Of her
crippled condition, carried her of TO o
secluded spot and turned the tables on the
poor thing. Be that as II may, the kind
hearted owner Of Susie refuses 10 be com
forted. and be will pay handsome sum
for the return. 10 live state, of gray,
black and white kitten with stumpy tail
aud two legs broken. I'VE shall miss
thee, Susie, we shall uiss thee.