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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
LONDON BURNED BY THE SEA.

Erin 20 Braghl London is burned, and will be
burned regularly during the rest OF the summer season
at Manhattan Beach, by James Pain Sons. The first
confagration occurred last night before about 5000
people, and glowing and respondent success
The Messrs Pains reproduction OF London as It was
in 1866 the year Of the great fire, IS both artistic and
realistic. The city, with the bridge, the Tower West
minister Cathedral and the quaint old buildings de-
stroycd by the great fire. IS made the of a May
day revelly, Lord Mayors procession, fight be-
tween the soldcry and citizens mob, and is finally
consumed in splendid style Pain has never had
better show. The subject is an excellent for the
exercise Of his art and to add TO the other attractions
of his presentation Of It, many special" performances
Of great merit and two ballet troupes from Lon
don and one from New-York, give incidental exhibit
tons. With Gilmorc's Band, whose services will
shortly be obtained the show will undoub cdly be 10
less successful than It's predecessors here and else
where. which have made Pyrotechnic PAIN world
famous. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13

Washington, Juno 12-The Washington club apparently
strained every to lose todays to Indian
apos but failed to do because Of ODay's excellent
pitching The follows:
wsiSIag,dn g 9 9 Q . 9 9 O.
Basehlts-Indanapolis 81 Washington, G. Errors
indianapolis 8; Washington, g. Pitchers-Shreve and
O'Day. Umpire-Mr Daniels.
Philadelphia June 12.-Phadephia won its fourth
straight victory Pttsburg this afternoon in close,
but undressing game The follows:
F FIttsssFs 9 g 2 Z . 9 90
Notwithstanding, 7; Philadelphia 8. Errors-Ptts
burg 7; Philadelphia, s. Pitchers-Galvn and Gleason.
Umpire-Mr Decker.
Boston. June 12.-About 1000 people saw the final
game Of present series to-day. which resulted fol-
lows:
B BSsSn : =. Q 9 J g % %
Basehits-Detroit, 7; Boston, 5. Errors-Detroit 7;
Boston, 8. Pitchers-Gruber and Radbourne. Umpire
MIR Valentine.
St Louis June 1.-THE st. Louis nine defeated tho
Kansas City cowboys after lively batting game to-day
The score was:
<, ISgi City % 2 SS--ss
BssehltsSst; Louis, II kansas City,, 70. Errors
ter. Umpire-Mr Sylvester.
Al Batimore1Athletc, Baltimore, @
Al TToy-Bunalo, q Troy, 4.
At Albany-Toronto. 8 Albany, 7.
At EastoT- Allentown. o. Easton 0.
AZ Ithaca-zeta Phi. 4; Kappa Alpha, Q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
ALDERMEN CALL FOR INVESTIGATIOM


THEY WANT THE DIST RICT-AITORNEY AND THE
GRAND JURY TO HUNT FOR BRIBERY.
An expcctant throng invaded the antc-room and
lobby and the chamber itself OF the Board of Alder
mon yesterday attracted by the rmors of the impend-
ing conflict over the charges of bribery and corruption
In connection with the defeat of the electric motor
project for Fourtiave. When Mr. COnkling, the sup
posed author Of the charge that the measure was de-
fcatcd because combine had been formed for
bo1dlc" In lnC took Lis seat, C"loOel Mooney
whose name has been mixed up with the allegations,
happened 10 be holding consultation with other
Aldermen who had voted against the motor plan I'M
mcdl3cly back OF Mr. Conklings scat. The accused
Colonel showed his intense dislike of his supposed
accdser by garng at the lattcrs curling auburn locks
as lie sat NJ his desk The was amusing one.
President Forster behind time, and at i 10 p m
Vice President Bowling opened the session. Colonel
Mooney as the roll had been called, arose to
question Of privilege and moved that the reading OF
the minutes be postponed until his grievances could
DO attended to. His request granted. and then
be raised his voice 10 high pitch and told now the
newspapers had contained reports from members of the
Board charging that there had been or loss bribery
going on He wanted investigation OF these charges
and inslnuations and he wanted the District Attorney
10 summon before the Grand Jury the individual
pointing Significantly in Mr.. CoDkllngs dircction VINO
had started these stories and make him tell all he
knew about this alleged corruption Holding aioh
tones For this purpose, Mr. President ofer the io
lowing resolution" The clerk read as follows:
Whereas. Allegations have been made tina: charges Of
malfeasance preferred against members
Board the District Attorney for presentation 70
the Grand Inquest Of this county, be 1t therefore
Resolved That the District be and he is hereby
requested TO lay charges and proofs Of such alleged
maeasance before Grand Jury without delay. and re-
port findings OF that body in the case to this Board
Messrs. Storm and Conkllng called attention to tho
fact that the District Attorney could not be called upon
TO report tho Of the Grand JuryroOm or any
other business Of his Office TO the Board of Aldermen
That portion of the resolution said Mr. Copkns Is
nugatory for IL the District Attorney should comply
he would commit msdcmcanor'
Tho resolution passed, howcvc- without further
remark by a vote Of 30 to o. Mr. Conking was
excused from voting
A resolution offered by MIR. Storm that the next
meeting should DO held June &C. passed unanimously
which will give the combatans weeks TO prepare
for a collision, or to cool OFF, as the case may be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
THE GIANTS ARE. SLEEPY.
BEATEN AGAIN BY CHICAGO MEN.
NOT ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ERRoisS-
BROOKLYN GETS ANOTHER VICTORY.

NOT ABIE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ERRORS
BROOKLYN GETS ANOTHER VICTORY.
The Now.York oubstted its Chicago rivals at tho
Polo Grounds yesterday and made fewer errors too ana
vet lost third consecutive to the ambitious young
nlayers from the The Chicago Club played far from
winning game but the local men played no game NJ at
The visiting made blunder after bunder In the h
hui the home players slow too sleepy to take al
vantage OF the errors IL wretched exhibition oil AZ
legged baseball playing, and the 1000 spectators "ero
heartily sick Of the contest before IL over.
The Chicago outneld made OF two pitchers ana
catcher while the regular centre fielder pitched the ~
seven innings OF the game Arson seemed 10 lose conn
dencc in his young pitcher Brochers and sent him INTO inc
outneld in the second inning. Had he not maui '''
change the sleepy would probably have won inc
game o'Rourke injured his hand in the seventh inning
and Brown took his place.
The local club scored In the opening inning
Tiernan first balls, got TO third on MI W
Conner and scored hit by Slattery. Ryan naue I"
home run hit for Chicago and the score was even III ~
second inning the homo players scored one more run
Richardson made hit and Hatfield got to hrst on an e
nv Brochers. Richardson then stole 10 thiru'
ould have forced Richardson but for an error by Day.
Cannon made Richardson scored The prospects
Lacked bright for several runs for New-fork hhson
saw IL and sent Brochers the field ana put Ryan "
to pitch. ,u..,,, and
The Chicago men scored in the fourth lhihS ~
asoIn tied the score Anson made hit ana got 10 soo
an nassed ball Pfcners safe hit to right Held sent A"'
a. bird and he scored on williamson sacrifice 10 SaclJ
The Chicago men got two the seventh inning OIL
hit by DAILY two-bagger by Pfefer and errors by hae
and Brown This ended the run-making ana Opic'so
won follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MISS MONTOUR COMES on THE SCENE.
SHE SAYS SIZE DIDN'T HELP TO SMUGGLE IN
ANY FRENCH DRESSES

Among the passengers who arrived the North Ger.
man Lloyd steamer Elder yesterday from Southampton
MISS Bessie Montour, whose brought into prom
inenee in yesterday mornings the
seizure by the customs officials Of large quantity OF silk
dresses which she is said aided Mrs Ludyigh.
OF No. 25S West Twenty. sccondst in landing a
Cunsrd steamer last October and evadng the payment
duties by representing herself 10 be actress and the
goods TO be her theatrical wardrobe landing yeser-
Day the young woman had several Large trunks and
ceeded in getting the officers. who did
nze her, 70 pass her baggage. She the Hotel
DAM arriving about 10 80 a. m and later moved 10 the
Union Square Hotel registering In her name In both
places
Her story as told later to the customs officers, is that
she went across Union Square Brenanos TO purchase
some music where she read the accounts Of the seizures
as published yesterday IL is stated that the officers who
followed her searched her baggage the hotel.
but found nothing suspicious, and ascertalncd that
she is married. her husband being confined In luna
tic asylum She went to Europe study for the stage
In order to gain her living and there became ac-
qusintco with Mrs Ludyigh, and innocently became
involved In the smuggling in October last not knowing
until her arrival that Mrs. Ludvgh was dessmaker
She said that she then returned Europe being afraid
OF getting Into trouble She has returned here 70 get
possession OF the goods which she claims 10 De her
There U.s. however Inconsistency I'm this story,
she said that Mr. Dusseldorf. Ludvighs brother.
who Is In EUROPE loaned her 81 000 for her expenses
This she considered too muh and she says she took only
$500 leaving $500 for him In envelope In London.
Her mother, Mrs MontOur at her house In
West Twenty last night and In very brusque
said that her daughter could not be although
she was at home, having from the hotel at D. m
Mrs Montour would neither deny confirm the story
OF her daughters marriage but said she had been going
sbrosds for some years. She said that her detailed state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
work OF TIE NONE FOR IyCURABLES

Addresses were mado by Drs. George +. Shrady ana
Lewis a. Sayrc at the Home for lncuraoles at ford-
ham on Monday, the occasion being the twenty
second annual meeting Of the society which coMros
the Institution benjamin III Field, president OF the
society," presided at the meeting. Among the mem
bers of the Board Of Managers present were Martin
T. Greene, Henry NJ. McLaren, Henry +. spauding
and Montgomery II. Clarkson. Dr. Israel c. Jones'
superintendent of the institution, reported that he
had 163 patients under his care. There had been
Gfty-two deaths IN the Home within year and thirty
four patients had been discharged, while eighty
patients had been admitted during the same period.
Several additions TO the buildings have been made
recently and many gifts have been received from
members Of the Ladies' Board, including Mrs. Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, Miss Catharinc Livingston, Mrs.
Delaney a. Kane, Mrs. A. Ncwbold Norris Miss
Van Cortlandt, Mrs J. d. Vcrmllyc and Mrs. Cort-
laDdt ". Starr. Frequent cncrt ainments have been
provided by the wealthy patyIs 10 cheer the hearts
Of The horelessly sci. men and women
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
sKoo,H SAILING IN THE GENERAL syyoD

Kingston, N Y, June IL (speclaD.-Buslness adj
vances smoothly and slowly In the General Synod Of the
Reformed Church here. This morning the Rev. DR.
Frtts, chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
reported an excess of contributions of over $4,000
beyond any previous year. Tho church is asked 10
raise $4,000 this year. The Rev. Dr. W. W. Scudder
unanimously chosen professor of the new seminary
In India Tho mission report was afterward adopted
The synod extended congratulations to the Rev Dr.
Talmage on his completion OF forty years service I'm
the CHINA mission. This afternoon tho Rev. Dr. W d.
Perry was nominated to DO Professor in the Western
seminary. The Rev. DR.. Vaudeville addressed the
synod In behalf OF tho Board of Education The Rev
J. NJ. Chamberlain, of the Iresbytery Of Rio Janero
Brazil, was received, and delivered an address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
NEWS FROM The SEIZURES.
NEX.LERSEY,

The Official opening of the new armory OF Company
C, second Battalion, of Hackensack, " j., took place
YESTERDAY There many visitors present, includ-
Ing Company II, ed Regiment, of Ncw-York There
was procession and in the evening fireworks Cold
badges presented to Lieutenant John Engie anu
Sergeant j. Tcrhunc, by p W. stagg, on behalf OF the
COMPANY The armory was handsomely decorated
Rutherford was the scene Of a borough election
yesterday question being the bonding Of the town
for s35 900 macadamizc several streets Both local
papers advocated bonding but was thought last even
ing that the anti bonding party had gained the victory
serious wreck occurred early this morning on the
Central Railroad OF Now-Jerscy Just opposite the
station Of Elizabetport. While going al good speed
a coal train deralcd the accident being duo 10
broken axle Several OF the were tecscOpcd and
smashed. For several hours the tracks were blocked
on the Long Branch road BY jumping from the cars
Just before the accident occurred the train hands saved
their lives and no was Injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
TRANSATLANTIC TRATELLERS.
TWO BIG STEAMERS BACK FROM EUROPE AND ONE
Eastward BOUND.

The Gulon Line Arizona sailed yesterday for
Liverpool with over three hundred saloon passengers
Among them wor1 Ecuund W. Allen, the Rev f. Ahgren,
L. w Bancroft DR.. and Mrs Clarke George S. Dougan'
Paul Farnam. william Firth. the Rev. Henry s. Getz,
w GAZE Mr. and Mrs J. z. Graen Edward s. Hodg-
skin. II. DAubigny Hatch, c. J. Hayden the REV.
Arthur c. Kimbcr, s. T. d., the Rev. ID. Is kncker-
hacker Bishop OF Indiana; Thomas Lloyd, W. L. Max
we'll Colonel and Mrs A. n. Martin the Rev T. d Brien
Mr. and Mrs Joseph IL. Parsons, Captain A. d. Reno'
L. L. Smith Mr. and Mr. F. L. Schclling, o. A. Thorpe,
Mr. and Mrs Stanley b. Tyler, aforementioned f. T.
War;urton the Rev. Dr. E. H. Wellcs, Bishop OF Mil
waukee the Rev. f. S. Wces, s. G.. Weles, j. H. West
colt W. IL. Wiley, Major John Wright Samuel NJ.
Wright Il. T. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Baly,
Thomas H. Dean, James MAXWELL W. Payne. g. Poor,
T. NJ Twomcy and Mark ii. Wood
Among the passengers who arrived on the North Ger
man LLOYD steamer Elder G. Burghardt John Camp
bell T. T. Deichnann Or. Graetzel Julius Gross, A. f.
ulppcsley Sidney Hall, G. d. Kimbe, X. j. kimbie,
Bernard j. Solomon, j. George Schenk and MI and Mrs
:. W. Gordon.
The State Line steamer State OF Nebraska, from Glas
yow brought Walter D. Ackernan Donald J." Baliantyne'
Robert W. Duncan, j. ". Dewar, the Rev. j. A. Fuller
ton Dr. j. l.. Fullerton James b. Forsyth, Captain and
Mrs J. n. Hatfield Henry C. Hyndman, j. Mackay
William r. Ross James Robertson. Hugh Wilson George
Wvllic and John C. WHILE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
DROO0LYN.

John Glavin, age twenty-four, of No. o2 Summtst.'
wa, stabbed in the abdomen yesterday in Ilght by
william KcarEs, age twenty three OF No. 4lS COLUMBIA
st. A dangerous wound was inflicted ana Ihefe Is
little hope of the recovery of the injured man. lie Is
at ST. Peters Hospital. kcalns was arrested
The building at No. 1G3 LivingstOnst. has been pur.
chased by the Royal ACanum Club for $12,oOO, and
IL Will be converted into club house.
William Miller who took two doses of whlskey and
rat poison at No 81 Havemeyersi. on Monday dled
yesterday.
Police Commissioner Bell has issued an order to pre-
vent policemen from pedling articles for sale
A suit for absolute divorce has been begun by Mrs.
Minnie Holder against John r. Holder, whom she
married In 1883.
The Rev. DR.. Ingersolls 5000 gold watch and chain
were recovered yesterday in New-York pawnshOp,
where they had been pledged for $40.
Owing to family troubles, Mrs Gussie L. Alsberg
sought the protection of Police Captain Short ycster
day TO see the dead body Of her mother Mrs. Christian,
at No. 234 Ciand-st. Mrs. Hayes the dead woman S
sister, was greatly nccnsed at her nieces marrying
a Hebrew, refused her admission TO the house. and
told her that mot her did not want her TO see her
dead face. Captain Short went with Mr. and Mrs.
Alsberg to see the dead woman and there was no dis
turbaDCe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MR.. MARSH'S SPIRIT FRIENDS.
p1ss pEBARs DEFENDING THEMSELVES

-vr "x.pAxxv WOULD HAVE WORD TO SAY
.nour THAT MOUSE II SIZE WE'RE FREE.
At the Diss Debar trial yesterday tho case for
Me defence was begun by the examination oil
the defendants themselves. The Generai' was
on the stand oil the forenoon and part OF INC
afternoon He told much the same story IN regard
to his experiences that he told IN the Iomos PONCE
Court In cross-cxamination he became exceed
inclv nervous. and kept his eyes fixed on
madame who occasionally indicated to him by
signs whether he should answer or not, and what
no sbould answer This was the occasion OF q
lively interchange of compliments between Mr.
Dos Passos and Mr. Townsend. Mr.. Dos Passos
asked the Court to restrain the female defendant
Mn Townsend-Shc has q right to SPEAK TO mo
Mr.. Dos Passos-She interrupts me-
Mr. Townsend-Wel move further away then.
think you're too fresh
Mr. Dos Passos-Not any moro so than you arc
Mr. Diss Debar said that he had lied In
writing to Augusta Solomon that he had knowl-
edge of painting
Judge Gildersleeve-It wasn't big lie, was lit
Mr.. Diss Debar-No, sir
judge Gderseeve-Thcre was a good deal OF truth In
Mr.. Diss Debar-Yes, sir.
BY Mr. Dos Passos-I investigated the origin oil
the pictures Madame never produced any messages or
mixtures for She has however, given me carvoyan,
messages
Madame Diss Debar went on the stand armed
at all points She was a hard witness to manage
She was aggressive to an offensive degree She
would insist upon talking. and she annoyed Mr.
Townsend so much that he threatened to drop
the case If she did not behave herself She began
by announcing in loud voice that she was
Editha Lolcta Diss Debar, or Editha LOleta
Montez and not Ann ODelia Solomon and that
she was spiritual medium ut No. 90 Madison
ave Her exam nation ragged bostcrously along
without producing much that was novel until
she began to talk about the mortgages. Here she
contradicted Mr.. Marsh by asserting that Inc was
fully cognizant Of her efforts to raise 81 1900 on
the house Mr. Townsend tried to get her to say
that she had redeedcd the property only out Of
the goodness of her heart, and of her own vo-
hton. Quoth She:
May it please your Honor and gentlemen Of the jury.
nothing charge OF insanity against one OF the
learned urss of this city could have persuaded me
10 deel thas house back TO him. and II were free
woman (Mr Townsend held up his hands appcalingly,
but in vain)-h FREQ woman to-day would take
action about it.
Mr. Townsond-Mr. Marsh up to the TOmbs when
you him the letter Offering TO give him back the
houscl
Mrs. Dlss Debar--with exceeding velocity Iaughter)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
AIJCF WOOpHALL SAILS WAY.

Alice Woodhall IS now safe from warrants and
arrest, because she is the bound for homo
and tho enjoyment of John GilI's money. She took
outward bound steamer yesterday morning Just In
time TO escape another arrest a warrant obtained
by persons who have civil suits against her. Her
lawyers, Howe d Hummel, crcumvented the warrant
server, however. and got her safely tho steamer.
The $4,000 in bonds taken from her at the time of
her arrest stu in the hands of tho receiver and
civil suits will follow obtain possession of them by
creditors.
Application made yesterday TO Judge Glider
sleeve for warrant for the arrest Of Alice, but
the application not supported by sufficient proof
10 satisfy the Judge that the woman could be held
and no warrant issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
NETWORK CITY.

At the annual meeting Of the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company, yesterday, onethrd OF the directors
whose terms expired elected without change or
opposition They were as follows: Thomas Ruttcr,
Alexander T Van Nest, August Belmont, jr., Charles
F. Bill, Percy r. Pyne, II. Van Rensselaer, Kennedy,
W. II. Wisner, f. r. Bell and II. G. Rolston.
The Aldermen yesterday granted permission to the
Fifth Avenue Stage Company to sprinkle sand unmlxed
with salt or the steep grade of that avenue between
Thirty-third and Thirty seventh SITS.
General Newton, Commissioner of Public Works, IS
still absent from the city, but Acting Commissioner
d. Lewber Smith said yesterday that the recommends
ton of Mayor Hewitt regarding the removal of the
dangerous dead wires, alleged to be 10000 miles In
length, which the telegraph and telephone companies
have abandoned would receive Immediate attention
Preparations for the visit of the Veteran Corps OF
the 22d Regiment to Brooklyn, Conn. TO take part IN
the dedication of the monument to General Israel
Putnam completed at the meeting OF the organ
ization at No. A Union Square last evening They
will take the Norwich steamer to-day at 80 p. M
A reception in aid of the Hebrew shelterng Guar
dian Society," under the auspices of the reporters OF
The Hebrew Journal will be held at Lyric Hall on
Saturday evening.
Patrick CoughlIr, of No. o41 West One-hundrcd-
and-twenty fourthst., the driver who ian over ana
killed Charles Collins age nine, at No. "a Hancock
place on Monday was placed under 5000 bonds yes
terday by Coroner Levy to await the inquest
Harry Johnson and John H. Williams sneak thieves,
who had met with unusual success I'm their calling,
pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge MARITIME Johh-
son belongs TO a respectable family Judge Marine
sentenced Williams 10 the Sae Prison for four years
and six months and Johnson for four years.
Edward Johnson was held in the Essex Market
Police Court yesterday on tho charge of being the pro-
pricor of the pool room No 131 East Thirteenth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-13
MINNIE HAUeK TRIES TO END HER TROUBLES


Miss Minnie Hauek, progressing young woman. age
twenty-five, who figured In suits against 10
seph Rubssn. wealthy brewer, and Justice Coylc OF
Middletown, on account Of love making with Rubsaf
tempted TO commit suicide late Monday night by taking
@ dose OF morphine
Miss IIauek left her parents home in Brosdst Sta
pleton, S. l., Oh Monday evening proceeded TO the
house Of Henry VereSc widower, whom she was about
marry Vcrese, who is employed as fireman ac Iubsam
Hormanns brewery in Stapeton. told Miss IIsuck that
he did know what to do carrying his part Of
the marriage contract his employer Mr. Rubsam had
Informed him that IL he married her he would be dis
charged Miss Hauck Ut this became much agltatcd and
said that It all spite on the part OF Mr. Rubssm
After having conference with her INTENDED husband
Miss Hsuck away saying that she would 90 10 her
brother and his advice in the matter. Her brother
Henry Scilm!ee, who resides in Bayst Stspcton told
Miss Hauck that he thought she acting fonlishy.
She then into the paior and throw herself down
the sofa and began cry Some dine after her brother
heard her grooming and to her and asked her what
the He received response and discovered
that she in stupor. He then sent for Dr. John L.
Feeny who arriving at the house discovered that the
young woman had taken overdose OF morphine and sent
Tor Coroner Martin Hughes and DR.. wyman OF the Sea-
eehs Retreat They finally restored her To conscious