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were rghtcd first and left on the sidetracK anu
the engine and Sxth-ave. car were placed IN poSi.
tion on the track. all travel was stopped on .ne
road for nearly an hour, and was much inoer. 1.,.
rupted for two hours more, but during thls oiie
tickets were sold to Harlem, when there WAS h'
way to get there in any reasonable time.
Some of the passengers on the wrecked tra'n
walked back to Fifty y-ninth-st., and others VINO
were more excited climbed down the pillars 20
the street All along the route when the tram
stopped there was great disgust among tne pas,
sengers, and many Of them left the trains ana
took the horse cars home.
At midnight the employees OF the company were
still at work on the wreck, and no trains were
passing on the up track. BY using swltch at
Eighty passengers were taken to Harlem at
q late hour, hut even this was done WIN VeAa-
tlous delay.
THE OFFICIALS RETICENT.
Colonel Hahn and all the officials OF the COM
pany who could be seen refused to talk about the
accident and many of them said that there had
not been any accident.
Among the latter class was sateman at
Fifty-ninth-st, the station nearest the accident
Every one who could give accurate information
about the cause of the accident had been sllenced
by the threat of instant dismissal.
1t is said by some that the fault was with the
switchman but John Il. Hawley, who saw the
trains crash together, says that the red hght was
on the switch-post in full view OF Engineer
Matthew'S and IL this is he alone is responsible
1t is said that the engineers try 10 see now cio>e
they can pass to the Ninth-ave cars at TINS
point, and that on this account there have been
many narrow escapes from accidents before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
TO SEIZE HOUSES UNDER LIQUOR LAW.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 26.-Attorney- General Hal
lowell has brought an action In the District Court to
have the fine aud costs in the Stewart whiskey case
made lien upon the Tmmermeyer Building in which
the liquor sold. Stewart was sent to the county
Jail year ago for over seventeen years for selling
2O5 glasses Of beer in violation of the Murray law.
At the time further penalties in the case were en-
forced, but the action is again renewed. Tho
fine amounts to $50 800 and the costs to over $4,000
all Of which, It is claimed. by Hallowe, can, according
to tho law, be collected from the property. This IS
the first of the conscations they called, to be
undertaken under the law, eight of which, IL IS
said, are already prepared to be made this week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
LOSSES BY FIRE IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Canton, D. T., Sept 26-At IL o'clock last night hre
started the third story Of the Syndicate Block In less
than two hours one block destroyed including
tbs and Trust Company the post once and
fourteen business and the Merchant HOTEL The
loss estimated 100000 and the Insurance. Is light
The proprietor Of grocery crazy from excite.
ment
Hudson, Sept 26-At an early hour yesterday morning
fire broke Burden Iron Mines below this city
The names are 300 the opening and are fed by
scanodng railroad ties and timber supports II will no
doubt burn for several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
rIyTOy yrRDER BY A NEGRO.

Louisville sept. 26.-At Scottsvle, KY, on satur-
day Monroe Wilkinson, negro, entered building
wber. religious services being held an1 broke up
thc congregation ny drawing a revolver. Bary Meri
,n., an aged ard respected coorcd man, led him out
of the church and demonstrated with him. AS he
turned away wilkinson shot him In the back killing
him instantly. The murderer fed, but posse OF white
and colorcd men pursued and captured him. The
negocs wanted to lynch hin, but white man took
Wilkinson bchoi him on horse and cHred him safely
IA ho iall al scosville on sunday night two attempt
were made By a party of abOn; forty negroes to take
Wilkinson from the jail and nang him, but they were
lU.r MI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27

has not been and is not now, Of yellow fever
outside Of Jackson, Miss, and there has not been q
new case in that city since last Sunday morning"
"At what would you est mate the loss to the South
by this outbreak and consequent scarel"
at would be difficult TO tell Every community IS
affected. They have embargo placed on their
traffic For a week provisions have been stopped IN
transportation. Passenger travel, except that OF
refugees has almost ceased and II is ev dent that
the suspension of commerce and business for week.
and perhaps for two three weeks longer, VIII r.l,
the loss probably up into the Millions when estimated
for ALI lnterestS.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
cOyvrCTs SHOT Ry 4 GUARD.

: Dallas, Tex, Sept 26.-Five white convcts made
break for liberty here yesterday. The convicts were
under lease the Missouri Pacific and the five were
taken by one guard distance from where the main
body was at work The guard was armed with a
doublebarrelled shotgun. He killed John Davis and
Chris, Wells. The third he pursued and captured
The other two swan the Trinity River and disappeared
I'm the timber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
sEyrEycEp FOR wEARIyG DRESSES

Providence, Sept. 26-Frank Norcross was SEN
fenced In the Eighth District Court Of Oneyville last
night to three years in the state workhouse for wanion
behavior He had been at work domestic
want In Auburn in woman's attire Noicross Is me
man who created stir In Boston several years ago,
when he married to man. lie said he had
always preferred woman's clothing and woman work.
and that he had female garb for many years He
lived out as domestic In Boston for . time and was
arrested for pocket picking In Chelsea whom the dis
cevery u his sox made sensation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
ONE OF THE HAYWOOD TRAIN ROBBERS SHOT

Floresve, Tex, Sept 26.-Captain J. 7. Rankin,
United States Marshal, and Deputies West Van Ripper
and Yglesas killed BIZ Whiteley here last night
Whitley was one Of the men who attempted to rob
q train Harwood on September %. lie was also
In the Mcneil and Flatona train robbertes, and was
concerned in the robbery Of the bank at Cisco. He
and Barber killed Deputy Sheriff Stanley Of William
CnInfY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
SUICIDE TO EVIDE HIS CREDITORS

Oswego, n. Y, Sept 26-William Van Dermont,
OF sandy Creek this county, was to have married IS
Frances Mattson to-day at that place. He had
contracted debts In the village, and on being
asked for pay started out TO get the money. He was
watched and attempting to leave the village was
cornercd by officers. lie then drew revolver and
shot himself through the heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
The EMpERoR FREDERIcK's DIARY

Berlin, Sept. 26.-severa adherents of the Empress
Victoria who have been privileged 70 compare the
extracts from the late Emperor FredercRs dairy pub,
ished In the Doutsche Rundschau' with the onglnal
dairy state that they agree. -.
1he Fresinnige Zcituns7 states that the puohsh-
ers of the Dcn;schc Ruudschnn" promised 10 supply
furtbcr extracts from Frcd"rcks dary to-day. The
Government being apprscd of the fact, prohibited
the ISSUE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
To pEPryE OHIO PETROLEUM.

Buffalo, Sept. 90 lspecaD.-w. Ii. Pitt professor OF
chemistry In the Buffalo High School. has discovered
process for refining Ohio petroleum., which TIL now
has refused to give up Its extra charge OF sulphur
He has already refined 200 barrels here. The process
IA covered by patents In August company was
formed having $3.50. 900 stock and with George II.
Van Week as president. but though the company was
Incorporated the oil ject did no, get out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
COPyy1L FRESHMEN WIN THB RUSH

Ithaca Sept. 90 (specIai-The most exciting rush
ever held at Cornell University occurred tonight be-
tween tho sophomorcs and freshmen Fully a thol-
sand students out paradng the streets and shout
Ing before the rush and than half that number
participated About o'clock the cane was given 10
tbe chosen champions from each class, who were
s;rinpcd for the fray. Tho rush lasted nearly an
bn,ir md yae finally won by the freshmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
RrREIs REFUSED BEFORE sUAKIM.

Suokim, sept 26-Thc rebels to-day made an at
tack upon tho water fort They were rcpulsed with
severe loss by the heavy artillery fire of the British
One British gunner was killed The gunboats con.
itnus firing into the rebel camp Desertcrs report
that therc Is much sickness ia the camp. Cholera
has broken out in Khartoum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
Ap.ns AND BLACKS UNITED.

Berlin Sept. 2G.-Advices received by the German
Planters Company from Zanzibar staic that the rising
extends along the whole coast The Arabs and blacks
have united. The plantation at Lewa belonging to
he conpany has been twice attacked. Each time the
attack was repulsed Several officials Of the German
African Company have been murdered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27

THE SEA SERPENT IN GEORGETOWN HARBOR.
Charleston, s. c. sept 20 (specal. Captain Hub
bard of tho steamer Planter, plying between Charles
ton and Georgetown reports that the serpent was
seen in Georgetown Harbor on Thursday half way
between the port and The bar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
pr.xK RED FOE JOHN REDMOND, NJ p

DubMn, Sept o6.-The trial took place to-day OF
John Redmond Member Of Parliament for wexford
who together with his brother, william Redmond.
Member Of Parliament for Fernraragh, and Edward
Walsh was arrested at Wexford for offences under tho
Grimes Act. The accused member was found guilty
ard sentenced 10 five weeks imprisonment without
hard labor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
cpA1N prrILDING WAR VESSELS.

Madrid Sept. Co." The Official Gazette publishes
DEGREES ordering the construction Of cruiser Of the
frstcIass at Cadlz of Of 900 tons at Carthagena
and one OF 1000 tons another Of 5000 tons and four
Tor pedo boats at FcrIol These are IN addition TO the
three new cruisers now bcirg built at blloao'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27

CHAMBERI-AIN md DAFIII V.N Irr1 DI Io1"f'
London Sept. 26.-Mr Chamberlain addressed
crowded Unionist meeting at Nottingham Tonight lie
repeated the usual arguments touching the lsh qucs
ton.
s,b h. had received censure from all parts OF the
Kingdom on account OF his recent criticisms OF the
Liberals but from nobody had he received stronger
censurc than from Mr Parrcn. who In Dr'va'e m
terview bad said that the Liberals had aefccn 10
include the Irish land question In the Hone kue
scheme Il unfair to upbrajf thom for indiherchp
pgardIrc evictons. He admitted the fairness on Mr
parnclps attitude but nevertheless he thought thai
explanation failed to justify the apathy shown by the
Liberal party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
TIE AMERICAN EXCHANGE AT PARIS

Paris, Sept c6.-The court has adjourned the hear
ne on tho petition to wind up the business of the
par. American Exchange to enable the concern TO
90 into vountarv quidation which will be arranged
under the supervision OF the court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
parrRoID vIcEPREJDEyT KILLED.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. GA dispatch to "Thc
Evening Wisconsin, from River Falls. Wis. SAYS
Oliver s. Powell was instantly killed in the ma
chncry of his sugar mill this morning He vice
president Of the Duluth, Red Wing and Southern Rail
road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
RIOToUs ITALIAN LABORERS.
pErRAUDED OF THEIR PAY THEY BECOME
VInIENT-TROOPs CALLED OUT


sherbrooke. Que. Sept o6-The sudden departure
OF Shirley and Corbett, the Hereford Railway con.
tractors resulted strike OF the laborers ehgaseu
in its construction. Among them, and forming
majority Of the unskled labor, are 400 Itallahs Inc
company Is unwilling to make good to them their
nav having already given q check for the purpose 10
the defautng contractors. The Italians threatened
yesterday to detaIn an engine with It's driver anu
fireman. but were finally prevailed upon to release
them at the extreme end OF the line However 'hes
tore up some rails threatened to damage other pro-
nrt and to loot stores Their excitement increasing
during yesterday, a requiston was made upon the
magistrate to call the volunteers. under Coione
s. Hope and Taylor. This has been done ana ,r upoPs
arc rapid, assembling at sawyerviiic, ana VIII oo
placed al different points on tle line. .,, IN
The Italians assembled al Panquettcviinio, y"
the border between Canada and the United STATES.
Yesterday they chased track laying gang w9rnns On
the Canada side. and the latter were ophseu l" 'aA0
refuge on the American side o.. h.u
Montreal Sept 2G.-Five thousand ROUNDS OF Dai
ammunition were forwarded 10 Coionei FoPo' VI 'i'
5sth Battalion, this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
THE Crops nF FRANCE.

Paris, Sept. 26.-The French Grain Congress re-
ports that the harvest exceeds all expectations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27

or yellow fever the United States from foreign coun
tries or from State Territory into another or IN
the suppression Of preventing the spread Of said dis
eases either OF them in infected districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
NATIONAL AID FoR THE SUFFERERS.

Washington, Sept. ec.-As amended and passed. os
tho House the Senate Joint resolution to aid the SUI
ierers from yellow fever reads as follows
That the sum OF 100000 he and the same Is heeoy
Ssa .nn,onr,sed 10 be Immediately available 70 De
s1psnded, in the discretion Of the President
hs United ststss aid Of State and municipal posu, "
ka, end otherwise To prevent the Introduction ehs's'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-27
NAVAL SURGEONS TO ASSIST.

Washington, Sept 26.-surgeon J. W. loss anu
Assistantsurgeon william Mainn, Of the Navy nave
been ordered 10 report TO surgsouGencrai 'i&mi'rop
OF the Marine Hospital Bureau 'or seivl"e III e""0
tIon with N. yellow fever epidemic They have each
had s.peronea IN .he treatment Of yellow fever cases
and each volunteered bis services IN The present IN
stance Surgeon ;oss Will be placed In charge Of the
Government service at FsrrAndina. ana ASsis'Ai"
surgeon Martin will act an assistant TO Surgeon
General Hamilton 20 Washington Tor mo Pf".h'
pr. Doitiusr Of the Fegpandina Board OIL he@'i,
.sh.d ,h. Icnera by telegraph, II ne would
n.rm,t refugees frou that city to 70 to Camp fefy'
s,rv.an-touora. Hamilton replied yesterday that
Camp Perry could laAs nfty or sixty refugees 'ha'
cav. ana a. many more to-day. Dr. Hutton al camp
Perry, telegraphed that people from fernanolna
-,s..h IN o., 10 the camp. but that hc could pos
sS. e. more han 100. lie asked II they couid
north Of the ne g. 9rsssn' n 70 spisrse
SIs onsrers rs fast as possible for refugees from
IanandiuA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
THREE NAVY SHIPS TO BE REPAIRED.

Orders were received the Navy Yard YESTERDAY Una.
the Pensacola should be sent to the Gospor' navy
Norfolk Va to be fitted the flagship OF the N's
Atlantic SQUADRON Rear Admiral Luce has been d''eSo
by Secretary Whitney TO facilitate the WORK "l'nou ="
terruption so far is possible. Much surprise was ~
Tested that the Pensacola should be ordered TO Noi ~
repars as Il was original idea to have her h''eu wv
in Brooklyn but the change It was said was 10 '@'
the Norfolklans who have been clamoring for m0'e W.
s,teration from the Navy Department. or they "ou' ~
answer for Virginas Presidential vote Inc -
cost OF repairs for three years cruise was Sio'' s
includes the putting IN OF boilers that are 10"
Orders were also received to make repairs upo" 'e
lan,a and the Richmond. in accordance Win 'he w >,
mendations of the recent boards OF survey nv ,nt
49, dno % tho Atlanta consists OF caulkng painting an
changing Of port slls damaged by mscaieu'a'O" I'd
range and force OF the S-inch battery ana e''e
paintng her bottom This work VIII taAo nv "a
and will cost about $4,000. The Richmond j. :.
General rcnairs viii be thoroughly ov@rhaued anu IA
caulked, and will take about three months anu $50
70 finish her for duty as agshp OF the A'ate SQUARE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
WILLITG TOPAZ FOE BURYING THE WihES
THE ppOpprrToRs OF TIE HOFFMAN HOUSl
- -. q NJ q one al 0CK

THE PROPRIETORS OF TIE HOFFMAN Ho'""
WILL TAKE CARE OF ONE BLOCK
The Board of Electrical Control yesterday recei'eu
the following letter. addressed to Mayor Hewitt from
r n Road 4 On proprietors of the Hoffman House
Tho BOARD OF Electrical Control In and for the city Oh
New York have according to law, provided suD"ays io
electrical conductors underground in Twenty Do
tween broadway and Sxthave., and as we are inioru
have served notice upon certain companies more tnan
ninety days place their electrical conductors
these subways provided. We understand INA" on '
expIraton Of ninety days notice from tho Board OF Eec
r,ca Control IT. rests with your issue order
To the Commissioner Of Public Works to remove tho poles
and wires OF companies obeyng the notice. ana th'
you have only rcfraned doing In the case OF pores
and wires I'm Twenty nfthst because In your opinion no
proper or specified appropriation has been mace 10 ehaoe
the Commissioner OF Public Works TO carry out your Or
der. should you now give IT,
We arc lcssees Of valuable property upon Twenty
nf,hst between Broadway and Sixthave and also resi-
dents Of that street and in the public interest," WHICH,
we believe will greatly furthsrcd by vigorous action OH
your part In this matter well for the reason that
our guests are annoyed and property endangered by the
existence ground Of these improperly nsnael "ro'
carrying deadly currents concluded to defay the
entire expense removing tho poles and wires OF all
electrical companies in Twenty from Broadway to
slxh-ave II you will kindly issue the necessary order
to the Commissioner OF Public Works. will send our
for such may be necessary to perfect 'he
removal.
Superintendent Richardson Of the Bureau o. Incum-
branccs received information from one OF Is Inspectors
yesterday that the poles of tho United States
Illuminating Company on the south side OF FoTtylrsst
between Broadway and seyenth.ave which were among
those reported against by the Board Of Electrical Control
had been removed The superintendent said that the IN
tention to rcrlvu them had him by
United States Company. The fact is looked upon as
evidence OF the growing authority Of the Bard OF Eect
nj Can't I'm he matt NJ " cad mole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29

woman I'm Baltimore society who has deternned 70 20
upon the stage, has been engaged by duncan NJ
snr his drama The Paymaster' ana not FOR ny
Geradne ms the report teegaDhed from baltimore real
In compliance with many REQUESTS received by Man var,
Ambefg, "Ofpheus WAS su"s ''' "'o"' w 49,
race Garden.
Helen Blythe will begin her starring season on hug1s,
"a at port Jeryfs I'm the old play Catharine iioward
Later she will percent "'Twixt Axe ana crown winch
has not been seen since Mrs RousDys uHe'
The managers OF Chicago Opera liouse issu ~, ,s
nrey souvenir programme containing photOHrspnS VI W..
principal performers the occasion OF ,ns ioc
Torrance OF The Crystal slipper WIN"
recently.
Hermann Who has been spending the summer AZ
Shelter Island returned 20 this CITY iii ics ~
Omaha on August From there he goes 70 e MI open
an A,,gust o6 lie viii return to New-I ork ~ De
ccmbcr making his appearance at the Bou opel1 doc
Major which has strayed away ana all SnG
as dog gone" shame. Major. who Is aart DOGS
lame In foot and one OF the arResea e Hermann
I'm this CITY wears license tag No. - 800 mann" -
at pre sent staying at No. 334 West Fory'hit'S~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
ANOTHER "LAyDMARK" TORN DOWN.

One old historic landmarks Of Orange is about 70
become thing Of the past Tho old academy building on
Mainst, nearly opposite the First Presbyterian Chuch
which ha. wlthstooi the Of hundred years
is In process Of demolition 70 for handsome
business block The Orange Dale" Academy, as carly
record. style it, built 1883 and first opcnel IN
17sT. The original board OF trustees were the Rev.
Jejclah Chapman, then pastor Of the VILLAGE church.
Colonel John Condt Henry S1uicr Deacon Bethuc Pier
son. Josiah Hornbowcr AMI Dr. Matthias Pierson. The
old academy nourshel I'm Ter different peiagogucs until
1s45 when sold and has since been devoted TO bus
ness purposes In tearing 1t down number OF curious
rects wore found among them silver sxpencc o. 1875
and two copper the old Liberty design, dated
respectively 1893 and 1902.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
r,euryG 4 MApMAy OUT OF TIE RIVER.

There was an exciting chase through several Of the
.trc.ts OF Brooklyn YESTERDAY IN which large number
:, por.ons .onei The cause Of the chase was Oliver
Carney ago twenty Of No 81 Grandaye who had
been drinking 70 much rum lotely that he had become
crazy and thought that people were after him to MI him
With this in mind he started to run away from teh ana
ZONE Of his friends knowing his condition. started aiier
rim Tie finally Jumped into the East River and ha1 TO
pulled by 'longshoremcn after enough plaA'
md boxes keep n dozen from drowning hal Deeh
thrown into the water him An ohccf afesV'' MN
and took him % q hospital Tor tTcatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-29
REAL ESTATE SOLD AT Auction.

An imporan, auction sale OF real estate took place yes
eray Lawrence Long Island when the estate
Judge Henry Aker consisting OF about acres OF
land a handsome house, stable, hothousc, cow
stables ce-house, sold The property Is situated
on the sea between Lawrence and Far Rockaway,
elevation commanding wide view Of the ocean, Isle OF
Wight Long Beach, Wave Crest, Far Rockaway, and the
surrounding country The property divided into three
lots the first containing about three with tho house
and stable The second, the side nearest the sea- con-
about three with The icepond and ice
house. and third which further inland contained
about and included the hot house and stables
IL was O'Clock when Charles w. Rogers, the auction
Ger read the conditions OF sale and called for bids tho
first lots n. Jarvis, it, responded at by bid OF
000 which Immediately raised to $4,000, and then
advanced $4,000, at which price IL secured by
Charles F. Alderman, Of this city The second lot nearest
the started $1,000 and after bidding by Henry
Dick OF Dick Myer Brooklyn and II. r. Booth. OF this
city IL knocked down to tho latter for So $50 The
bidding the third lot the spirited OF the sale
It started by Mr.. Alderman at $1,000 but he soon
dropped out and Edmund Connolly, Of Brooklyn and n.
Jarvis IT,, OF NewYork carried the price up $50 at a
Jump 80 900 which price Mr.. Jarvis secured H. The
total e3015O is considered fair price for the property
though would probably have brought moro at private
sale A. H. Alker OF No. IL Plne-st, represented the
owners OF property a