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New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
A NOVEL RUNdU.fY.
HOW FIFTEEN PASSENGERS WENT FASTER THAN
THEY WANTED TO IN STREET CAR.

now FIFTEEN PASSENGERS WENT FASTER THAN
THEY WANTED TO IN STREET CAR.
runaway horsccar caused both amusement and
excitement in second.ave at II a. m. yesterday The
car was No $50, of the Second Avenue line. and 1t
was making regular down trip I'm care of Conductor
NcFnO.t. At F0riy-second-st, on down grade, the
rod connecting the brakes suddenly broke, letting tho
car run on the heos OF the horses. William McManus
the driver, twisted the brake to no purpose. The
horses became frantic and unmanagea5le. With
admirable presence Of mind, McManus seized the car
book and pulled out the bolt which fastened the
whInletrees to the car Then the mad1ened horses
dashed away from the car and galloped down the
avenue with the loose whitlierees rattlng at their
heels They struck against pillars Of the elevated
road several times, but kcpt on running as far as
Thirty There Police Captain Ryan and
Patrolman Bcckne, of the East Thirty f1thst squad
succeeded In stopping them.
Meanwhile the car had kept going down the
avenue without the team, at increasing speed Tho
grade below Forty sccondst steep enough to send
the car along swiftly and the ride began to become
alarming to the fifteen passengers In the car taster
and faster went the car until 1t flew along at a
terrific pace Several women 10 the car got up.
screamed and were ioed back into their seats. Some
OF the passengers tried TO get out the platforms
but they wcre restrained by McE,iott and McManus,
who stuck their posts bravcly as the car sped on
The conductor ard driver knew that the safest place
for them was on the long as the car didn't
run into anything.
Captain Ryan and Policeman Becknell got the
horses of the track In the nick of time. and they were
amazed at the speed which the shot past Thirty
eevcn:h-S Men and boys In the street shouted, and
many of them laughed as they watched the rapid prog
IcSs OF the runaway aud noted the alarm OF me
passengers The car finally came to a stop on mo
level az Thiry-thiid-st., and, as nobody had pcen
hurt, everybody was happy.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
rHE PACIFIC RlILROAD INQUIRY
MR.. PowDERLY's DEMAND FOR THE PUBIIoA'
TION OF TIE COMMIsION's REPORT.

X.
TIoN OF THE COMMISSIONS REPORT.
Philadelphia Aug. 90 (speciaD.-In The Journal OF
United lahrr," issued tomorrow. Mr. Powdcriy' III
speaking OF tho resolution pending before the Senate
Committee on Printing to print 10000 copies u the
evidence of tie Pacific RaillOal Commission, VIII say
over his namc
II there Is IN that report evidence whch "oulu
cause citizens TO vote against the reelection OF Con-
gressmen or Senators. let rs have It, IL it contains
statements OF gdoug the part OF the servants
of the people, who may be living or dead let us have
IT, II 1t tells of the tricks and frauds Of officials who
cheated our Government out OF Of the most val
liable franchises let have It, II II Will bring to the
pcutcntiary Senators, Congressman or other officers
or men who are no longer IN Office let have IT, IL
It simply states what done in legal, business
like way, what transpirel ard done for tho best
interests of the people let have IT, In justice to
themselves, the Senate Should give out that report
Every Knight every friend OF Justice and good Gov
ernment, should demand that report.
Less than week ago l heard two men who
have spent great deal Of time In Washington dis
clssing that Same report AMI OF them very posi-
lively stated: IL the people Of tho United States
knew what was contained In that report. In the way
OF exposure Of fraud and treachery to tho Government
they would march Washington and hang TO lamp
posts every Congressman and senator who had any
hand or part In the damnablc work that has caused
the report tc scn terror 20 thr politicians TO
make them trcmbe at the thought Of its publication
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
THE SONS OF ST. GEORGE IN SESSION.

Phradelpha. Auc. 30 (SpeciaD.-The thirteenth con-
vention OF he Sorth American st. Georges Union was
formally opened in ST. Georges Hall. Samuel Lees
OF this CITY, presided. In calling the convention to
order, he said THIS is convention without 'isms aud
without political aims; a cOnvocaton Of heads and
hearts to be used in the furthcrance of the greatest
considerations namely, providing for the homeless,
protecting the stranger clothing tho naked and feeding
tie hunGry.'
Tie session was taken up with reading reports which
showed the union 10 be In a nourishing condition. The
Executive Committees report showed that there are
In the union twenty six societies. with membership
Oi 1000 The treasury contains $4,000. During the
lat year 5000 speut IN aiding distressed Eng
ll,hUpu.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
MOUNT VEaNON PEOPLE IN TERROR.
A KIoToUs MOB OF HUNGRY ITALIANS THREATEN
NC NDIAHIsM.

I:C NDIAgI>M
The Italian labolcrs who have kept tho people Of
Mount Vernon In serious apprehension Of riot for sew
cal DAYS. by their camOr for a settlement Of their
claims against Colonel George b. Inman, contrac or
caused greater alarm Tuesday night by assembling
IN p mob around Inman's hous, apd u tcring loud
threats They had learned that he had quietly re-
turned home on account OF tho serious illness OF his
wife, and after repeated efors to have him show
himself at the door, they theatened to b'@n the
house down. Tho principal leader was one who,
Colonel Inman assorted, had claim upon him, but
had lent the !aborcrs money from time to time In eX
pectation OF collecting II from their employer.
The situation became serious that the ncghbors
took precautionary measures for their own safety by
getting their rcvovcrs and guns ready to rcpe riot
word a sent To the Board Of Trustees then In session,
ard President Quackcnbsh at once appointed half a
dozen special officers TO si,t the regular constables
In preventing bOodshcd incendarism. The pies
encc OF tic officers checked tho moo and they remained
at lcir posts during the night and yesterday to pre-
vent any outrage by the p!ckcs left there By the mob,
and TO see that the Colonel did not escape from the
house and leave the town.
Tie pickcts then went before the trustees and stated
their grievances. which viii receive attention. \
private suIscrp ion 10 provide the Italians with tenn
nora comfort was started by President Quackenbush
\ few OF Colonel Inmans friends met In the morning
to see what could be done, and II was urged that his
roson should bo pro'ectci that he might among
his friends aud obtain money enough 10 pay the
Italians. The sum required amounts TO a few hun
drca dollars only There Is still much apprehension
felt. Work hai been srcurd for tn" men Hair.son,
and an effort Will be maGe to have them 80 there.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
THE TODIOUE EYER TRAGEDY.

Andovcr, b., Aug. 29.-MtOrney-Genera Blar
came UP yesterday in connection with the TobIquo
tragedy. lie was met by MessrS Boyt and Lincoln,
who had returned from up the river. Upon learning
the additional facts which they had gathered, the
Attorney { Ceneral determined upon holding another
examination Immediately, and information was al once
laid before Justice Baincs against three PERSONS
PHILIPPINE, TraftOn and Day-for the murder OF Mrs
Howos and the sheriff dispatched to bring In the
witnesses. Tho new witnesses summoned live forty
miles ~ the TobgIc River. Major IIowes, who IS
In st. John that nc IS positive that he can identy
ore of the persons VINO IN the boa; Qmeluoc
poO on the night prior 10 the shDOing OF Mrs. Ho"es
Masjr IIOwes returned to Boston to-day.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
GorERYon pEArER TALKs TO TIE GRAXGERs.

GOTERyOR BEAVER TiLKS TO TIE GRANGEBS.
Carlisle Penn, Aug 20 (srccial.-The third day r
proceedings Of tic Grangers Interstate Exhibition at
Williams Grove was OF interesting character. Thi'
morning at 10 O'Clock Victor Poett, Democrat oi
Bradford County this state delivered telling speech
Among many other things he said that he was opposed
to ths Mills bill and would support Cleveland IN the
coming campaign He was followed by MOrtimei
whitehead, Worthy Lecturer of the Naiiona. Grange
and Gerard c. Brown, Worthy Lecturer Of tho state
Grange This afternoon the meeting was opened by
the Rev. ". ". DOwncy, after which Governor Beaver
accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Davies and the
SECRETARY OF tho Commonwealth. Mr Stone arrived on
the grounds The Governor made the principal speech
~ the day and ady ocaicd protective tariff. shori
ada,rsses were also made by Lieutenant Governor
Davies and secretary stOno. Mr. Downing OF West
Virginia mad, a ficcirsdc argument. TweEiy- i've
thoIsand people vcio the gruands to-t<y. aud
should the weather be favorable tomorrow fully 10000
ie hNr
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
CHIEF ENGINEER CHURCH MISTAKEN.
so SAYS THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION
OF APPRAISAL - Mr. CHURcH's EXPLANA'


OF APPRAISAL - Mr. CHURcHs EXPLANA'
TION.
The statement published IN Yesterdays Tribune IN
relation to tho testimony given aga'ns' inc cnS oS
Chief Engineer BENJAMIN S Church. before the west
chester County Commissioners Of Land Appraisal III
the case Of the DiggleS claim for Sl7oooo alIoged
damage caused by the construction OF the new Aque-
duct was q subject Of much interest ABOUT 'he wy
Uan yesterday. Mayor Hewitt said that he lad Dcen
too busy read the statement carefully ana pre-
fcrrcd, therefore, not TO express an opinion Inc
other Aqueduct Commissioners Displayed no ltic III
tcrsst In case but the question Of the pToprey
O. i-propncty OF SIR. Churcbs conduct in appearing
as a voluntary expert witness against the clfNs IN
teress might before them officially none thought
Il prudcnt TO give expression OF vicws
Corporation Counsel Boekman said that his a'cn-
ton had been called 20 the matter after Mr. Chuichs
first appearance upon the stand do not care" be
said. 10 cic.se Nr Church's motives. The case IS
.omcwba, extraordinary. bur prefer TO let it stand
upon Mr Dybman's prcsenta'ion'
Nr Church, 10 referring TO the subject yesterday
sad that the bringing Of the accusation was the re-
sult OF malice on tho part OF certain persons who
,eyer los an opportunity 10 do him an injury. lie
said Iy resolution aloi ted some time ago by the
loueduct Commission, was reqnrsiod TO appear Dc
fore the Commissioners of Land Appraiser iof 'he ne"
ho,cdoct Whenever called upon by them, without
,,,nc for a subpoena When was sent for In The
n,rpes case. was not aware which side had caiied
for nc or on which scc ] was expeeted 10 .es'"S.
As matter of fact. gave that part OF u 10 ''ouS'
yhaeyer and went very reluctantly ior "ds ""'u
,ra~a., =, ,be time and did not go until was sent
Co.. o, soccrd time supposed that the request 70
sn,csr ,.ne non, the Commissioners. My testimony
va ber and to tho pon.. and referred especially 20
the ranldl,y with which the natural rnh'ris pa
throur tho seams OF the rock and into the Aqucauc.
tunnel causing injury to the property from iark OF ol
moisture My theory is correct and IL VIII YET o'
acknowledged that am right prefer mol 10 non
tion tho names Of tho persons whose inimca A.u-
sttsotS Thar have been prominsnt before the Sen
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
former residents here II Is designed for freo puo-
lie library and high s,hoo, building
A GUILTY CASHIER KILLS HIMSELF.
SUICIDE OF JOSEPH BREED AT HARTFORD.
He WAS SHORT IN TRUST FUNDS s.o.ooo-TEN
YEARS OF CRIME

He WAS SHORT IN TRUST FUNDS e"oOoo-IEN
YEARS OF CRIME
Hartford Conn, Aug. 29.-Joseph Breed. assist
ant cashier of the Hartford National Bank, thirty
five years old. came downtown from his home at
8 o'clock this morning and called upon his brother
George who is bookkeeper In an iron store After
brief conversation. he went TO hardware
store next door to the bank and purchased
razor. lie then went into the bank and in a
hallway at the rear OF the building cut his throat
diving in twenty minutes. He leaves widow. but
no children.
Mr. Breed was trustee Of three estates. and 10
is riimored that his accounts short on oil OF
them Officers of the bank say that his accounts
there arc all right lie had a good reputation and
did not apparently live beyond his means.
lie had been employed agent By several
large propcrty-holders. So far can now be
ascertancd the shortages in these accounts amount
TO about 500 600, although this may be increased
by further Investigation. The body has been
placed in charge of an undertaken by PERMISSION
of the coroner. gcntl man to whom the dead
cashier is believed to have connded his troubles
on Tuesday, and who is probably better acquainted
with the facts than any one else, says
The total amount Of the cmbezzlcment will not
exceed $40, ,000 divided between the trust funds
Of two estates. The funds of the bank are not
involved and the bank has q surplus OF more
thnn half million. The dead man lived economi-
callv and had no expensive habits. The money
probably went into stock gambling and real estate
Speculation in the West The frs; mlsstep ~
supposed TO have been taken nraily ten years
ago, and the rest in unavnllng cIorts 70 rcGovfr,
When exposure seemed inevitable, he sought IN
death 10 eScnDc disgrace He was general favor-
itc. Ills friends could they have realized the
lcad he was carrying, would gladly have helped
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
TROUBLE or THE snosHOyE OBSERVATION.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-A dispaicn from theycnnc.
vyo Ter, says Trouble Is brewing on the sho
shone Reservation, Fremont COuntS. Thc Govorn
men, issues rations TO 900 hraI ahocs and 100
shushoncs at this agency. The Sioux visitors Of the
Arapahoe, are at the bottom Of the trouble. Two
white men were found dead the RAJ Ties mako
Mountains on the reservation, where they were doubt
less murdered b. tho Sioux who donncd war paint
after being ordered of tho shoshone Reservation
Half breed hunters report the presence of band Of
40 hostile Indians within the reservation. They
orc fully armed have plenty of ammunition. extra
ponies. and no women and children along. To-day
five sioux or the reservation were airtstcd bs tho
Indian agent
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
vaLUABLE HORSES BURNED.

Indianapolis, Aug. 20.-Ihe barn on the Spring
Valley stock farm, nine miles from the city, was
burned yesterday and eighteen head of fine horses per-
ished The fine stallion BrgnoN Wilkes was lost !;
also Ina valued at $1,000; Mary c.. $4,000; Nassar
Girl, Madam IornewOod, and others. q. T. kcney'
oyncr NJ tbc farm declares thar $4,000 would
have rurchased DricnDu wilkes. on manj o. the an
mals Mr. Rcmoy PLACED 70 prce lie cs & mats hl3
Cnilc loss In eXcc. OF $50 OOO which the INSURANCE
Is but $500, in tn Fhe8x, OF BrooAlyn and $1,000
in the Home, OF New YORK..
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
rwo worp,rys1o,DED WITH REEF WRECKED.

Trasc was delayed for several hours yesterday tho
pennsyvanla Ro1d BY mashu2 between fsight trains o,
Nls,onc junction, =. J. heavy freight train loaded
with dressed beef from Chicago and drawn by engine
No GG when nearing the junction separated into
two sections the one being left behind. Another
freight train also loaded with Chicago beef dashed into
the detached section Of the first train. and complete
wreck was the result No person killed or inirred
The t~ef was scatered every direction. aud valuable
horss belonging Brooklyn man. which was In cns Of
the cara was killed
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
ate Investigating Committee during its recent ses-

The chief CLERK Of the Commissioners OF Land Ap-
praisal Mr. McNeary, said that Mr. Church mis-
taken In supposIng thai he had been sent for by the
commissioners to give testimony. d" ] lerc.r he
said when Mr. Church examined. lie was sent
Tor by the plaintiffs lawyers. and James II. Digges
went UP TO Mr. Churchs Office and brought him down.
II was well understood that he to testify in favor
OF the claimant
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
WIZ TRANSATLANTIC LINE.

Phnadel1ha. Aug. 20 (speclaD-W. o. Hcmstead, OF
the now Ino Of steamships to ry between this port
and Hamburg speaking OF the enterprise, said ::
There Is plenty o. for ne direct from Phila-
dclpha to the Continent Of Europe, as there Is at
present bat one such line. the Red star running TO
Antwerp. Philadelphia imports about 20, 100000 OF
German goods every year and nearly all get here by
indirect routes The first vessel OF this line will leave
Hamburg on september - with full cargo consigned
vice Will be estab she'd
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
ANOTHER NIHILIST PLOT UNEARTHED.

THE ST. PETERSBURG POLICE CAPTURE FIFTEEN
MEN AND WOMEN AND SEVERAL BOMBS.
Paris, Aug 2o-1he "Gaulois- has adviccs from
ST. Petersburg, which state that another Nhllist plot
has been unearthed there. Tho consplrators who hal
quarters near tho imperial palace radcd by tho
police, who captured twelve and three women
and secured also number OF bombs. since this raid
several other arrests said to have been made.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
THE FUR SEAL INVESTIGATION.

Washington, Aug. Go. A. Williams, o. New
London. Conn, engaged in the shipping Industry for
many years and member OF the Alaskan Fur Seal
Company. was the first witness before thN lion;s
Committee on Merchant Marine and the Fisheries
to-day. With idea Of presenting To tho committee
the actual profit derived from the seal fisheries NJ
Williams presented table showing that during tho
sixteen years from 1872 to 1887 there ve, fcsiplen
from London TO Ncw-York dyed seal kins amount
Ing TO $4,000. The skins wcrc sold In LONDON in
the spring aud the fall Of the year a. market prices
and were not kept an hand TO secure good prices.
On these reshpmcniS the Government collected
q customs duty Of S3123.7s3, or an average OF
elg5236 yearly This added to the leased tax OF
So per year anil the additional tax Imposed OF
g. 20 IL on each skin takcn rasrd ~" annual sum
realized by the Government 10 SJl..136. In the
whole time the company had the priv Ice OF taaag
seals tho company had paid over @' OloOOO to the
Government, or a sra exceeding by over million
dollars the prico paid by the Government Tor inc
whole OF Alaska with the Seal isia;rS lrcl""H.
MIR Williams said there WAS established mario
for fur seals: that il was an adNcn;H" ara INA, n'
fur seal business with iS present returns 10 tn' ,p,
crnmcnt depended IN" contl'u'nc, OF a le,,ioii
based on the fancy OF women and which was MOI i
foundation On which TO captaih'.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
"MR. FURSTER AND IRELAND"

MR. GLADsToNr's REVIEW OF TIE CONVICTION
OF THE FORMER WITH PARNELLs RELEASE
FROM KILN INHAM JAIL.
London, Aug 20.-Mr Gladstone has article In
Tho Nineteenth Century entitled I" Mr. Forster and
Ireland" lie declares thar his aim is place clearly
before the world the episode OF Mr. Parnes release
from lmainham Jail and Mr.. Fors,er's connection
Herewith Mr.. Forster, he says, imposed the cond-
tons upon which he believed tho suspects might be
released the chief condition being that they Il re-
leased, should not attempt intimidation.
Mr.. Parnen gave even u greater promise, and yet
Mr.. Forster to his (Cadstone's) utter amazcment de-
clared that Mr. Parnelrs engagements not suGl-
cent. The resignation OF Mr.. Forster, SAYS Mr..
Gladstone, remains an unsolved riddle The Govern
ment, he declares were without option in the matter
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
PROSPERITY IN THE COAL TRapr.

Philadelphia, Aug 20 (speciaD.-" The Coal Trade
Journal issued to-day says
Tnc production of anthracite I'm Pcnnsyl ylvania for tho
week ended August 20 was S32.05s tons, against
123ls3 for tho same period laJt year, not
including Erie. There never Q month In the
history OF the trade good this August We think
the price OF hard coal is high enough, and higher
prices would mean decreased trNda.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
FLYNN UNABLE TO BoRROw IN RIcHNOyD.

Richmond, Va Aug. 90 (speciall-Maui1ce u.
flynn, Of NewYorl, the owner OF the electric fail-
way In this city, cannot borrow money hom l'cl-
mond banks to extend his line OF cars to the giouIuS
Of the Exposition. which Is TO open In october, De-
ca'. tr -1ve a satisfactory Richmond In
d0Tser on his notes
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
MIR. o'coyyrt1 SHOOTS HIS GUIDE.

Lake Placid, y J.. Aus sg-N hle partridge SHOOT
Ing this Afternoon Daniel OCounen Assistant United
states DlsiiciAiiornry 81 NewYork Ciiy. accident
ally shot John shey. hts guide ~ Is feared that
shcy cannot recover shcy has made statement ex-
Oncfaiiug Sc Otunf ~t
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30

TO CUT OFF NEW YORK COMMISSIONS on FRUIT
Montreal, Aug 29.-The wholesale fruit dealers here
have formed a combination to import a certain num-
bcr OF carloads Of peaches direct from the growers in
Delaware, instead Of from dealers in New-York as
heretofore thus saving the commission Of Tho Ncw-
York dealers THIS scheme IS thought by some to be
a move toward the genei al fruit maThct,
and II tho peach combination wOIks well conibi-
nation on oranges, apples pears and other fruit may
be expected
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
pUYcTCrly Kills HIMSELF.

Chester, ponn., Aug. 23-Dr X. H. Miner, PROM
inent physician Of this city, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head this morning IIo
had been Respondent since the death OF his wife, which
occurred a year ago. Ie loayes a daughter three
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
SHOT AT TIE PORTER or THE GERMAN EMBASSY

Paris, Aug. Ca man named GaInier who as
serted that the Franco-Cerman had caused bis
ruin, called at the German Embassy this morning and
fired shot from revolver at the porter. eSclamins
es he did so, AT last have killed one OF them"
The porter, who is Frenchman not hurt.
GARNER was brought up for examination this after
nooD and was remanded His actions show that
he Is evidently lunatic and he will probably be sent
to lunatc asylum. The weapon with which hc tried
to shoot the porter old pistol, and loaded
with bullet OF PiiIssan manufacture La France,
that the German Embassy has requested that 1t
be furnished with copies Of papers which GARNER read
In court.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30

Catherine Mahcr, of No les Hudson-st appeared
as complainant against her husband Patrick at the
Tombs Police Court yesterday. lie has not contrib
ted 10 her support and that OF their eight children
o., s,x montbs and when intoxicated he came to the
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
onJrcrs rolae y lRrn nArGnrER Iy.LAw.

Mount iols. y. =, Aug 30 Proceedings Tor
divorce VIII ho begun In the Dhancery Court by The
father O. George Tonliion. ths young man who mar
rcd Mamie Lcc % eolofci grl, al ibis place few
days az. II f. alleged that young Tomiison was
fnlrcl lnln Tho mAIIlA.n
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
TO SIGN THE sUEz CANAL coNvl

Constantnopio, Aug 29.-Sr ". A. VI hltc and the
Count of Montebello the English and French Ambassa-
dors, have made collective demand upon the Porte
TO sign the sucz Canal Convention In doing so thcy
call attention the fact tha, all the great Powers
have adhered TO the convention.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30

Cairo, Aug 29.-Fivo hundred dervishcs attacked an
Egyptian fort wady Halfa and captured portion
Of IT,. The Egyptians received telnforemcnts from
Wady Halfa and finally succeeded In driving out the
dervishcs, Killing than 100 OF them. The Egyp-
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
pUBLIC BurLDNG pEDIClTED

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 2o-The dedication and
presentation OF tho Damon Memorial Building at
Holden took place to-day. The building was the
gift Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel L Gale, Of Minneapolis,
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30

ADDRESSED TO ARMENIANS. NOT AMERICANS.
London, Aug. 29.-Thc dispatch from Rome which
said that the papers there published the fopc's cncy
ciica 10 the American Bishops, was incorrectly re-
ported. The encyclcal not addressed 20 American
but TO Armenian Bishops.
New-York tribune., 1888-08-30
A NEW GOVERNOR FOR HANOVER.

EeIlin, Aug 29.-Thc appointment OF Herr von
Eennescn the leader of the National Liberal party
10 be Coy einOr of Hanover, is Officially announced.