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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
WRECKED UN AN ISLAND REEF.
4 BAND OF GUERILLAs DEMAND THE MONEY OF
THE CREw-THEY ARE DRIVEN OF
WITH ARMS.

Captain NJ IT, Greene. his wife and seven sailors,
formerly the crew of the Nova Scotia brig Marlin }.
Brady, arrived yesterday the steamer saginaw
from Santo Domingo. The brig sailed from Annapolis,
n S. for SANTANA October l, and on October 2s
she stranded a reef at san Luis, on the southern
side of the island Of Santo Domingo. On the follow
ing morning fifty armed guerlas, on horseback, came
down 70 the beach, stripped the vessel of everything
OF any value. and then demanded the little money
which the captain and had. or else they should
all be killed. One Of the sailors who could speak
spanish parlcyed with the guerillas, who gave the
captain until the next day TO make up his mind
whether they would give up their property In the
meanwhile another brig anchored near the wreck
and her captain and five OF the sailors armed them
selves and waited with the wrecked crew for tho
return Of the guerias. When they returned they
were told that the sailors were heavily armed and
would fight for their lives, and the guerIllas then dis
appeared.
That same day the wrecked people walked 10 a
small seaport about twelve miles away. from which
place they taken to santo Domingo City on a
schooner.
The schooner Lizzie May. forty-two days from Port
de Palx. arrived yesterday after tempestuots Noy-
age. She six days or Cape Uatteras In hurrt-
cane. \ heavy threw her on her beam ends,
sweeping overheard George Fraser. seaman and
washing away he deckload water casks. pinnacle
and cabin stores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
SPRINGER ISN'T IN ANY HURRY.
THE SOUTH DAKOTA BILL WASN'T CALLED UP
IN THE HOUSE YESTERDAY.

Washington, Dec. Is (SpeoaD.-Chairman Springer
made no effort to-day call up the bill for the ad
mission OF South Dakota meeting of his committee
IS 70 be held tomorrow. when II is expected pro
grammc will be arranged. 1t is not likely that any
thing will be done before the holiday recess. II one
shall be taken. II that Springer had two-foid
object in view I'm having the special order broadened
as 10 include such other bills for the admission OF
Territories may be presented by his commiuce
He wanted not only to be able 10 keep NewMe1co IN
the foreground in of the defeat OF the Omnibus"
substitute, but also TO make place for his pet
scheme, the Oklahoma bill His intention is 10 press
the consideration of that bill soon the South Da
kota bill and the Omnibus" substitute shall be dis
posed Of springer's devotion TO the Oklahoma
scheme and 10 NeW-MeSico must be unselfsh, but un
selfish devotion so earnest and touching is rarely
hlbitcd in Congress in these latter days.
: ). Cox is said to be suspicious that Springer Is
actually seeking make of all the arts OF proclas
tnation in dealing with the Territorial question But
Mr. Cox has promised 10 keep wachful eye on the
SangamOn statesman, and 10 IL that ne acts IN
good faith. Mr. Cox also fsvors the amendment OF
the South Dakota bill TO give the new State TWO
Representatives. Springer of course will oppose
any such amendment but the indications are that he
will be defeated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
no Evidence TO 1MPL1CATE COLONEL DUDLE

Indianapolis. Dec. IL (Specan.-Forty Of the chair
mon Of Republican County Committees were called
before the United States Grand Jury to-day and were
asked to give information that they have publicly
avowed they do not possess relative to the so-caed
Dudley letter OF the fifty persons who
were summoned TO appear before tho jury one was
Colonel W. II. Barker, member of the New-fork
committee that TO indianapolis TO urge the
President-ecc to review the g. 4. r. parade in
Brooklyn on Memorial Day next May. lie was an
angry man when the subpoena was read - him by a
deputy marshal During the campaign 'oionei
Barker was employed at the National Committee Head
quarters He probably gave the jury no more In
formation than he did the deputy Il don't know
ANYTHING about Dudley's letter and not much about
Dudley. | didn't know that he had writen litter
until the Democratic newspapers said so.
Another prominent witness was John l. Pills secte-
tary Of the Republican state Committee. but he was
unable to give the information eagerly sought by
the Democratic District Attorney. lie says that nc
never saw a copy of what purporis to be
the Dudley letter and he has never seen anybody who
saw the letter What is more he said Il do NOT
believe that Dudley ever wrote such letter. II Is
TOO fun Of absurdiies have been written by him.
About $50 witnesses have been called before the
Grand Jury up date and IT IS evident that the kind
OF testimony desired has not yet been received IL is
announced that the niStrct-Atiomcy has determined
to summon Chairman Quay as witness tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
Jersey CITY.

An application made to Chancellor MoGin yes
terday by ex-Judge Garretson for an order to show
cause Why the receiver of the Becville Quarry Com
pany should dispose of the assets OF the company
10 satisfy chattel mortgage held by Mrs Dcha
Robinson The application granted and made
returnable January 10.
Amanda Stroebclc, age fifteen, who several days
ago caused tbc arrest OF Dr. Fabcr for assautng her
on the occasion OF visit his Office for professional
advice died on Monday. DR. Henry. who has Decn
attending her, gave certificate that she died oil
pneumonia DR. Faber has asked the County Physl
clan to make an autopsy I'm order that his innocence
of the charge made against him may lie determined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
OPERATIONS OF THE SECRET SERVICE.

Washington, Dec. Io.-John E. Bell, Chief OF the
Secret Service Division Of the Treasury Department
has prepared report of the operations OF that SER
vice during the fiscal year ended on June 30 The
total number of arrests 407, the majority Of
which for counterfeting or passing counterfeit
coin OF those arrested, lac were convicted or
pleaded guilty I65 discharged, and 80 eases are
yet undetermined Figures given which Show
that the natives Of Italy continue to occupy the fore
front of foreign born people cOunterfeers In this
country Out of The 1874 foreigners arrested 81 were
Italians Just so per cent. The representative value
OF counterfeit money captured during the year was
e. l17 522 of which over ~ 000, 900 were limitations
snd fac-slmiles Of notes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19

washington, Dec is (specisl)--It IL expected that
Senator Hoar will offer resolution Of inquiry respect
ius the advertisements for site for tho New-York
C,rtom House and Appraisers Stores. II may be
remembered that Congress appropriated 90 900 900 for
q new site 1t appears that the advertisements Is
sued by the Secretary Of the Treasury call for site
less in area than the already occupied for the
PURPOSES mentioned and found 10 be Inadequate. The
attention Of the Finance Committee OF the senate was
first drawn 10 the advertised proposals yesterday NO
member Of the .snmittce had heard of the matter
previously. senator HiscOck at once became inter
estcd and a resolution Of inquiry probably Will pass
the Senate without opposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
NEWARK.

The high wind yesterday blew down frame
house in course Of erection at Sanford and Walnut
SIS. No workmcn in the building at the time
The loss is about S4OO.
A dispatch has been received by the police from
New Orleans saying that Edward a. j. Cohen, OF
Newark, was held in that city TO await the dlspo-
siton OF the Newark police Cohen was restaurant
waiter in Newark. and on November II ne hlcd up
two checks Of his employers and attempted 10 GET
them cashed at the bank Payment was refused
and he left the city In Philadelphia he obtained a
small advance the checks.
The funeral Of the nonogenarlan Jonas Aeehs
took place yesterday at his home, No 6O3 Broad-st'
under the auspices of ST. Johns Lodge +. and a. NJ,
of which he was the Oldest member having been a
Mason for sixty-onc years The Rev Dr. Easton
conducted the services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
WESTCuESTER COrNTN.

NEW ROC HELLE.-A majority of the taxpayers
were In high gloe last night at the result Of the
,pecial elect on The question decided whether
the town 81 uld be bonded TO raise funds for ihe
construction OF new sewer and drainage a. recon-
mendcd by the Sewer Commissioners. The number
~ votes cast AL, uf which there were 80
in favor OF the adoption OF the proposition. Mrs.
Mary r. StOuter. wife Of Frank StOuter. Yesterday
obtained verdict In her favor for $4,000 against the
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company. on account
fOurth-st.
SING SING.-Warden Brush Of the State Prison,
Yesterday started for the State Prison at Clinton 10
zee superintendent Laihrop aud to discuss with him
the problem 81 convict Labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
Christmas
Number.

Elegant Engravings. Fascinating
Stories. Brilliant Covers. Beautiful
COlOred PIatcs-"A Hunting We will
Co." Charming Kate" "A Daughter
Of Eve" All these worthy OF being
framed. Worth four times price
charged. Found at all news stands.
Ask your dealer or carrier for il.
Price only so cts. Mail to friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
TO RFORCANIZF THE NAVY.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Farwell today In
PRODUCED bill for the reorganization and increased
efficiency OF the personnel Of the Navy" The bill
Was prepared hy " g. Farwell a surgeon IN the
Navy The bill IS intended TO remedy discrimination
against certain officers, and TO facilitate promotions
II divides the active list of line officers into ten grades
admiral yce-admiral, rear admiral commodore,
captain, commander, Lieutenant commander, henten-
ant lieutenant Junior grade and ensign The first two
grades are become extinct with the death OF the
ircumbentS The makeup Of the active list OF the
various departments Of the Navy is outlined with
The rank and pay of the officers. Provision l. made
,or Increasing the pay Of officers ten per cent for
every i've years Of service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
TRIED FOR A SMALL OFFENCE.
WOMAN OF INDEPENDENT MEANS FoCNl
GUILTY OF STEALING A FoRTYNINE-
CENT pOCKTTBOOK.


Mrs Addie Palmer, a widow, of No. 100 South OK
fordst was found guilty by Police Justice "alsh
Yesterday Of stealing a pocketbook worth iortS-hlhe
cents on December in the store OF Loeser VI
She is said to possess Independent means ana many
Of her friends testified 10 her good character Dcec
tive Dutler testified to seeing her steal the POCKET
hook and put IL into her bag. When she was taken
before Howard Glib, OF the firm, she said She
was respectable and would pay for the pocketbOok
Mr. GLIB testified that when he asked Mrs. Palmer
why She took the pocketbook she said she did not
know and had Eever done anything of the kind be
fore and was willing TO pay for it.
MIS- Palmcr's evidence that she was widow
with one SON. and before going TO Brooklyn year ago
she lived in Stamford, Conn. on December she
went To Loeser's and made small purchases and
looked the pocketbooks on the bargain counter ;
selecting one of them held IL in her hand, looking
for the saleswomf, and not seeing one walked TO the
lace counter and while looking at some goods dropped
II in her handbag At that moment the detective
accosted her and she said she was about to pay for
the pochctbook. She was taken to Mr. Glbos o'hco
and then to Police Headquarters.
Evidence regarding Mrs. Palmers good character
was given by her sister, Mrs. Kate A. Giaz, and her
husband Charles Glaiz of No. $40 Carlton ave Mrs
Annie NJ Weldon OF No. 100 South Oxford-st, with
whom Mrs. Palmer boards Mrs. W. J: ioyt OF
stamford Charles Ii. Lounsbury, Of Stamford Royal
Paine of RrOoklyn: Mrs. Sarah NJ. Johnson, OF STAN
ford and Mrs sarah f. Fower, OF NorwaiR Coh p,,
After pleas BY the lawyers in the case Police
Justice Wash said that the case had been veil treu
bur the question Of previous respcctaolnty did NOT
affect him and he could only pass on the iacts. ne
could not She was held in FOO ball for sentence
ON December %. The wnl be appealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
LARGE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR A CHURCH.

Tho First Presbyterian Church Society of Mount
Vernon which organized only little more than year
ago. took firm step toward new building on sun
day plan presented to the members and an
urgent appeal made TO them for their help which
was res pended by pledged contributions amounting
to s27 O6O The Ladies' Aid Society headed the list
Of subscriptions for $4,000 and Frank H. chambers
Of Rogers Peet & Co, second with S25oO The
o.bcr contributions RANGED from 81 800 to so. The
pastor. tho Rev. !. >iOddard Lane, subscribed FOO
for himself and go for his baby son. The PanSy
Socety-litte girls subscribed S2OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
The appropriation bill was finally passed.
TO OPEN THE srouX RESERVATIONS.

Washington, Dec. 1s-The House Committee on
Indian affairs today agreed TO report favoraby the
bill recently introduced by Delegate Clifford Of Dakota
amendatory Of the Law providing for the division OF the
great Sioux Reservation and the REIMBURSEMENT of
the Indian title to the remainder II is provided that
third Of the fund realized from the sale of the
lands 10 actual settlers shall be apart for educa-
tona purpose for the Indians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
prprcryG THE SUPPLY OF FLOrR

Milwaukee, Dec. 1s.-At this mornings session OF
the Millers' Convention resolutions werc adopted call
Ing for a curtalmcnt Of the output of the mills OF
the country for the month of January 10 one-ha the
average capacity naming committee OF three To
regulate the output on advice of three fourths Of
the mills Of the country asking the railroads TO mako
the export rate five per cent less than the Internal
rate and forbdding the consi gnmeu Of flour by mills
fnr II re mnnfhs after january ]. JED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
A REPUBLICAN ALDERMAN GAINED.

A special election for Alderman was held In the
Fourth Ward Of Newark yesterday 10 fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of John Wegle Democrat,
william T. Bennett. Republican, was elected by eighty
five majority over ]. Purcell Baker Democrat. the
Common Council Of next year, elected in the Charter
election stands eighteen Republicans and twelve Dem
oclats. Mr. Bennetrs election makes the count nine
teen Republicans and eleven Democrats. In me
Fifth Ward the Democratic candidate IN mo lhart'f
election had majority OF two on tile lace Oh inc le
turns. and there Will be recount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
LONG ISLAND.

LONG ISLAND CITY-John J. Sully, OF NO. -
Borien-ave., who + accused Of setting fire To MS
hotel was srraigncd before Mayor Gleason yesterday
He pleaded not guilty. and at his own request MS
Examination was set down for morrow evening
Later In the day suily removed to the Queens
County jail Diphthcr1a is prevalent In the second
Ward Yesterday TWO children. respectively SIX
and eight, in the family OF Richard Mccarthy, died
within hour Of each other
NEWTOWN. The wife of County Judge Carrot j.
GarretsOn died at her home Monday, while her
husband was occupying the bench in General SEES
sions IN long Island City. Yesterday morhlnG on
motion OF District Attorney John Fleming acting for
the Queens County Bar Association. court was ad
journcd until Friday next Appropriate resolutions
passed
ADANSVIILE-John Jacob Caame, age seventy
was struck By a train the Rapid Transit road
YESTERDAY HIS skull fractured, his BACK broken
and several ribs crushed in. He was removed to
ST. Mary's Hospital and but slight hopes arc en-
tertained of his recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
ALONG THE SOUND

BRI DC EPORT-1hc draw of the new iron bridge
the pcquonnock River, built by Dean a West
brook of New York {, to b. operated by an electric
under the structure the current to be furnished
by the Bridgeport Electric Light Company. .
Navigation by the Naugstuck Valley Steamboat Com
pany between New-York and Derby, has been sus-
pended for the winter. The Bridgeport Steamboat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
vps r,NFs DENIrs THE CHARGES.

In the suit for divorce brought by Frank VI. Eames
against Emma L. Eames. Mrs. Eanes denied under oath
YESTERDAY all the allegations Of her husband regarding
her improper conduct with her brother, George T.
Hamilton Mrs. Eames declared that her husband
Vas 81 Jealous thai he accused her Of improper
relations with other Of her bro theirs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
MARRIAGE OF Az AGED MILLIONAIRE.

John w. Masury, the head Of the paint arm OF y
W. Masury d son, at Pearl and plymouth sts', was
recently married 10 Miss Mary O'Kennes, and has
como nm n wedding tour to Georgia Mr.. Masury IS
sevcntv-fve years old and had been wldower Tor
twenty years lie has several millions OF dollars
His home is at BrooHhavcn l. l.. and nc owns house
at No 6o2 Fifth-avc.. New York, which IS lei for
a school He had three children By his hrst WIFE,
but they are all dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19
ROCKLAND COUNTY.

NYACK-At the special election for sheiin yester
day John I. shankey the regular Democratic nom
lnee was elected by large majority over john A.
Harms also "A Democrat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-19

Company will transport passengers and freight em-
pOrafly.
NORwAIK-MIss Lillian secck, daughter OF Juhge
Andrew scl!eck, and William W. Keys, jri VIII De
married by the Rev Charles NJ. Seeck. rector OF 81
PauPs Church. and uncle OF the bride, this afternoon
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-08-11
VIviPAROUS FISHES.
Interesting Facts About Their Original
Discovery ON the Pacific Coast.

Interesting Facts About Their Original
Discovery on the Pacific Conat.
An item that has bccn going the
rounds OF the Eastorn press hcrnlds ns
"a startling scientific discovery tho find
ingof fish I'm Florida water that produce
their young after The manner of mnm-
mails A matter Of fact vivipnrous
fishes were discovered on the Pacific
coast nearly thsrty-hvc ycass ago, aud
wcrc then classified by the elder ARns-
siz Tho way I'm which this departure
from Gnny habits Of reproduction first
became known 20 science was described
rs follows by DR. Ilcwston, the expert
ichthyolo4ist Of tho ACADEMY Of Sci
cncos.
Somewhere in The carly pnrt Of tho
hftics John Carey, prominent San
Franciscan md brothcr-ln-lnw Of Agns-
siz, observed tho curious fact thnt "A
variety Of silver perch pcddled by
bay fishermen produced their young
alive. Thinking that 81 might interest
his brothcr-in-law, he wrote 10 him de-
scribing tho fish and To- habits In un-
scientific terms. Tho prfnoc ~ Amer
ican scientists poOh-poOhed Mo bca,
said that ~ wns suprcmoly ridiculous
nnd utterly impossible according 10 all
known laws Of rthyOlOgy. Carey.
however, knew whcrcof hc spoke, and
having obtained "a pregnant perch sent
II 20 Agassiz, who had pcrforcc % bo-
licvo bis own cycs. Pursuing this dis
cOvery Agassiz classified tho fish and ns-
signed II ~ q now genus, cnbiOtDca,
from tho Creek words "cr,' within,
and bios" no.
In 1853 DR.. Hgrman. then attached
% what was called Tho New Pacific
Coast Railroad Survey discovered the
same thing and classified the fish Hs
cnnicthys, but tho honor ~ thc original
discovery belongs W Mr.. Carey. and
that oi tho first Classification ~ Agassix.
Some five or SIX varieties Of tho yivi-
parDus porch arc found nl along this
cOast. but especially IN Puget sound
and San Francisco and San Diego bays.
There s. alsO fresh wntcr variety In
the San Joaquin and Sacramento rv-
ers.-Suu FTductscO ihu.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-08-11
N EXCURSION STORY.
a Tale ia which Every Trce American
citizen u Interested.

a Tale In which Every Free American
citizen u Interested.
"a. III. On board the train. Every
body looking fresh. New bonncts.
new gowns, new boots. Large crowd.
Pretty girls, slim bcaux. lat babies.
smiling parents. neigh
boring town. Occasion--picnic- Fourth
OF July-big aiTair-proccssion speech.
etc, etc. Band plays, bell rings, lost
baby handed on board. Handkcrchicfs
wave. We are Oh.
8:30-We stop-suddcnly Report of
train robbers. Ladies faint-gontlc-
men don't-hold the door and call po-
lice conductor appcars-c explanation
engine brokc-scnd FOR another.
Wait two hours -dismay--too late for
dinner. Gentlemen 20 outside and
smoke. Ladies talk. Band plays.
Babies cry. Paper collars Gattcn out,
bangs wilt Thermometer begin. 70
rise.
1Oa m.-Relicf train. Excursion
stock goes up. Chance FOR dinner
Start again.
10lj- Stop again. Resignation.
Cause this time, steam gives out. Wish
expressed 20 mob somebody. We don't
do it Too warm Another start.
ll.3O-At last! We arrive Music,
flags procession. Every body IN gala
attire. We join them. Thermometer
continues 20 rise Ditto dust; ditto
carriage hire
12m.-At tho grounds Big Jam.
Demand for ice water, demand for
beer. especially beer Dinner! (!
Charge Of the Light Brigade" and
seventeen others.
2p. m.-BOncs, brcad-crumbs, desc.
latiOn, empty tables, rcplcte humanity.
3p. m.-Dancing. Mercury running
over. Some sit ia shade and suore
Some don't-paradc in grove; silly.
but suits them. Icc-cream, romantic
people. Result: Cholera morbus.
4 p. m.-More dancing; moro
mashcs; more cream; mote c. m.
b p. m.-The same.
ESQ p. m.-Wc return; the train; al
aboard wilted banHcrs; wilted pocket
books; broken umbrellas: mixed
babies; dust cindcrs. smoke. lost
tickets. lO-t digestion, headaches.
backachc-. buniOn-aches. ice cream
aches. "A splendid umc.-Dslrea
FTCc Pres.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-08-11

F1'EN oftWolvo lots un Gladstone avenue, nunr
i Mantun, belonging tU the u1ltu ui the late
Christopher Holden. Tho entire tmct has
frontage an Gladstone avenue, ut about Gm feet
AMI In from ~ ~ ~ feet deep VIII bc sold n one
section or IN lots. Inquire Of e. L. HOLDEN.
MhntOn.