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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Sidney COMBS who attempted to shoot his mother
In Dufield ST. last spring, was arrested yesterday
In Bedford-ave. He said he attributed his fathcr
death to his mothers bad conduct and tried to shoot
her.
James McManus, of No. $50 Grand-ave., who was
hit on the head with heavy mallet on Sunday by
Garrett Dunlap, died yesterday
Absolute divorce granted yesterday to Mrs.
Mira Fremer from Frank Fremer They were married
in 1882
George Fahrar, age SIX Of No. $40 North Second
ST. was run over and killed Tuesday by bobta
street car of the North Secondst line, driven by Louis
Rutkc, who was making change LOT passenger anu
did not see him.
The deaths last week, were 341 births, 276
marriages, 90.
County Clerk-elect Kaiser has reappolnted Deputy
County Clerk George G. Barnard
Assemblyman-e Adam Schaaf, of the With DIS
trict, resigned yesterday his position OF Keeper IL
the Penitentiary, and Patrick j. Kelly, OF the fth
Ward was appointed to succeed him.
william Schosser, Of No. 159 Bedford-ave, sho'
his father, Jacob, late Tuesday night in family
quarrel. Three shots were fired, and TWO OF men
penetrated the fathers clothing and entered the hcsh
slightly while tho third missed him. The young MAJ
surrendered himself yesterday.
suit is pending in the Supreme Court in which
Mrs Anna S. Fuller sues Henry Demurst, diamond
dealer at No 90 Maiden Lane, TO recover S2o,ooO AZ
for the loss of the services of her daughter
Lucy NJ Alderman, the child of a former marriage
Demurst is married man.
The annual entertainment Of St Louis college
a boys school, at No. 10 west torty-thru-st, wa
held last night al Lyric Hall
The annual entertainment Of the Spading Literary
Union which was TO be held on Wednesday, THURSDAY
and Friday evenings of this week has been postponed
on account of the death of the Rev. taiher hecker
of the Paulst Fathers, and will be given wednesday
Thursday and Friday evenings January o, 10 ane
IL,
Joseph wetzlcr, Editor of The Electrical World
and secretary of the New-YOrk Electrical society
read paper last night at the regular monthly mceni
Of the society al Clinton Hall, upon the progress o.
electrical science during the year 1883.
william Craft, a butcher, age seventy-three, o
No I54 South Fifth-st., committed suicide last even
ing by cutting his throat with razor. lie had neei
insane for some time wife and three children
survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
THE pEV ISAAC T. HECKER'S FUNERAL.


The funeral Of the Rev. Isaac 7. Hccker superior OF
the Community of Psust Fathers and founder OF the
order who died Saturday, took place yesterday In
the Church Of the Paust Fathers, Fty-nlnth-st ana
NInthav The church, which is perhaps the most
capaclous Roman Catholic edhce in the city, was
crowded during the services, and many persons had
even to walt patiently in the porch and on the steps
outside for an opportunity to go in, which never came
The caafalque upon which rested the body OF the
dead priest was placed in the centre aisle without
the sanctuary where IT lay in state the afternoon OF
Christmas Day, since which twelve members OF the
order had watched silently around the bier continuing
their vigil until O'Clock In the afternoon of yeser-
day, when the body taken to a vault IN ST.
Patfick's Church in Mott-st
vespers for the dead sung in the church
Tuesday evening, and at 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
Ing the funeral services begun by the chanting
of the Office for the dead by the supplied choir OF
100 voices led by the Rev. A. r. Nevins and the
Rev J. J. Hughes. At IL O'Clock the solemn pom
thcal mass of requiem celebrated by Archbishop
Corigan, with the Rev. MOnsignor DonneHy acting as
archpriest; the Rev. Monslgnor Farley and the Rev
w. NJ. Wayrich, deacons of honor; the Rev. George NJ
searle deacon; the Rev. Michael p. Smith, sub
deacon and the Rev. Charles j. Powers, assisted by
the Rev. Arthur A. Clark master of ceremonies.
There were more than 100 Catholic clelgymen In
attendance, many OF the leading Catholic laymen In
the city and the families of John and George Hecker
brothers Of Father Hecker, who sat in the seats close
TO the sanctuary. The funeral sermon was preached
by tho Rev. T. J. Campbell, provincial of the Jesults
Gibbons and from bishops and priests all over the
United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
LETTER CARRIERS VACATIONS.

Some {" the post office carriers at Station oom
plain because their fifteen days vacation had been
fixed for the week beginning yesterday. They say
that they receive gifts from merchants and house
holders in the holiday season. andf they fear that they
viii lose these gifts II they take their vacations
superintendent Richards said yesterday that there
no special significance in the fact that thirty seven
carriers had vacations at this time Each carrier Is
entitled by law to vacation of fifteen days In a
year few men had vacations in July, but the
eight hour law required the employment OF the full
force until the middle Of September.
In the last three months carriers have been al
lowed vacations, thirty or forty being off duty at
one time The carriers at several OF the stations
Lave had their vacations, and the others will be
allow... their fifteen days OF leisure quickly as
possible without disturbing the service The absence
OF large number Of the regular men at one time
would compel the employment OF many substitutes
who would be useless for the greater part Of the
year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
NEWARK.

horse owned by George Hetnkel OF NO 1856
Bowery-st. was bitten by dog three months ago
The wound healed and the horse was worked As usual
On Christmas Day symptoms Of rabies were developed.
The animal was seized with paroxysms, and made
desperate efforts to attack It's stable mate. veterinary
surgeon shot the horse.
James Berry. age fortynve, was arrested for drunk
enness on Christmas night at a. m. Yesterday he
suddenly died in his cell. The police surgeon found
that death had been caused by congestion Of the BRAIN
Nathan sppel. the principal in the green goods
swindle at the Park House some tlme ago, was re-
leased on bail on Saturday. Squire" Mcclure, OF
Jersey City, gave bonds for $1,000
worlmen resumed yesterday the work OF o1cavating
the Old Burying Ground and removing the bodies in
TERED there TO Paramount Cemetery. Nothing has
been decided the which the city VIII make Of
the property II will eventually be the site Of city
hall and courthouse.
The house Of George NJ Harrison, No. 10 Waverly
Place was ransacked Tuesday night and valuable
articles were packed up to be taken away but tho
thieves were frightened OF without securing any
Arthur wadsworth, tho we'll known Broad-st.
iswsller died at No. "a NeheiSt ysstsrdsy morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
4 VHIRLWIND STRIKES THE WHEAT PIT
A DoLEFUL CLOSE OF THE YEAR AT THE PROD
ICE EXCHANGE.

DoLEFUL CLOSE OF THE YEAR AT THE PROD
UcE EXCHANGE.
The outer edge of a cyclone struck the grain mem
bers of the Produce Exchange yesterday but the e1
tent of the havoc and whether any of them were
swept into the pool will not be known until today
Perhaps they may all be able to swim out, but " VIII
be surprising II they do. The storm started In
Chicago and not in several months before has there
been so much excitement in the wheat pit. When the
Exchange opened yesterday II had been learned that
Old Hutchn and Fairbanks both of whom have been
long of May wheat the Chicago market, but were
not so successful as in their october speculation on
December wheat had begun TO sell and the market
declining.
Tho effect here was to open May wheat at 81 OF "a
1t had closed at 81 % IL Monday. From this
point the market kept declining until the close
when May was at 81 Oh 5-6, drop of 3 rs cents a
bushc since the opening. The other months sym
pathized with May and during the day It was pell
nell push and rush around the wheat pit, of those
who felt they must unload That good deal OF wheat
come out on the decline in shown by the fact that
the sales amounted to about 100000 bushels.
The close of the year is not promising 10 the mem
bers OF tho Exchange. 1t was probably one OF inc
poorest Christmascs ever experienced by that BODY.
effort ade few days ago 10 raise some money
for the annual Old Out and Now YeaTin fun but
the spOnses meagre that the plan has been
abandoned This is great disappointment 20 the
young blood Of the Exchange and their friends,
who have looked forward 10 New Years with happy
antcipations of jOllity Then, too, the annual CON
trbutIons the Christmas stockings of the employees
have usually up into the thousands. This year
the total $500. membership OF the Exchange
which sold three years ago for $4,000 sold few days
for =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
WORK OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board Of Education held the final meeting of
the year yesterday and disposed Of all the business
which had accumulated for its consideration.
report of the Committee Evening Schools, asking
that the Board OF Estimate be requested TO appropriate
s1e,46O for increasing the salaries Of teachers and
janiors in the evening schools was approved a
report amending the bylaws to make the minimum
salary teachers after fourteen years service, $780,
debated by the board. II was said that many
teachers, especially in the primary schools have taught
for fourteen years and receive less than 5000
salary. 1t was moved by Commissioner Webb that
the report be deferred until the report Of the special
committee having charge of this and other school
forms be- presented This action taken after
further discussion Jacob Schmitt appointed
Truant Agent by the board, and resolutions were
presented by Mr. Devoe expressing the regret of the
body at the retirement Of those commissioners whose
terms expire with the present year.
The Mayor Yesterday administered the oath Of
Office to Mrs. Sarah H. Powell DIR. Edward ii. Peas
lee and Frederick Kuhne the new Commissioners OF
Education.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
WHITFIELD TO HIS DEATH.

Michael Manning a laborer, employed at the Cooke
Locomotive Works at Paterson, n. j.. met horrible
death yesterday morning. lie assembled ladder to
adjust a belt to pulley connecting with an emery
wheel used to grind the fins of the castings. Man
ming was unused the work, and had been told
never TO try 10 put the belt on. Yesterday morning
he disobeyed orders. While on the ladder the pre-
sumption is that the strap the back Of his waist
coat was caught UP by a wedge in the shafting He
was instantly whirled around the rapidly revolving
shaft AS his legs in contact with the beams
they were literally of and scattered about the
shop. When the machinery was stopped the man
trunk was caught that 1t stll hung on the shaft
Manning was a middle aged man, and leaves wife
and several children. The accident occurred few
minutes before o'clock, when the men were get
tfngr IN work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
MR. PRESTON GETS HIS INITIATION

AFFAIRS ARE sTRAIGHTENING THEMSELVES
OUT AT THE HAYTIAN CONSULATE.
A Washington dispatch to a morning paper stated
Yesterday that Minister Preston, who represents Hayt
in this country, would not be invited TO President
Cleyeland's New Years reception, because he could
not be recognized representing Hayh until the
present troubles the island had been settled and
he had presented credentials. Nevertheless,
letter was received the Hayti Consulate yes
eriay from the President which invites Minister Pres
ton to attend the New Years reception.
Mr. Preston was still in Washington yesterday but
is expected back here today to reestabsh the HsytaL
Legation pro tenn at the Consulate General Con
rcras evidently feels that the days of the Haytian
revolution are numbered, for he vas more peacefully
engaged yesterday making arrangements for
the regular publication Of his journal in
Port au- Prince. The interesting feature in
Hayan affairs yesterday the expected arrival Of
the Dutch steamer Prinz Maurtz, direct from Port
au- Prince But she stopped at Jacmol after leav
ing there, she will probably not be here before To-
night
stirred up the State and Navy Departments at
pense Of several thousands of dollars TO fit out two
wooden vessels, will probably arrive In day
two, If she left there on Thursday last as reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
wESTCHESTER COUNTY.

MOUNT vERNoN.-The Christmas festival OF the
Sunday. school of the First Presbyer Church was
held in Ferguson's Hall last night. The scholars
were furnished with refreshments after the games
Of the evening.
YONKERS-The Irish laborers Of this place have
drawn ND a petition TO the Common council, ASKING
that body TO insert in each contract for city I'M
provements clause requiring that only genuine res
idents OF Yonkers shall be employed on the work
William McFarlane's silk factory is about 10 be removed
Bayonne, y. About hundred mon arc d.
fected by the change.
WHITE PLAINS.-Upon the motion OF her counsci;
william Plat, Mrs Barbara Brouty was admitted
TO bail Yesterday by Justice Cullen. DistrctAttor.
ney Baker favored the action and fixed ball az
$1,000 Mrs. Brouty is the mother of Frank Il;
Brouty who was convicted Of murder in the second
degree Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
TRYING TO ESCAPE ON 4 LOG.
TWO PRISONERS PADDLE AWAY FROM BLACK
WELLS IsLAND-ONE RETAKEN,
THE OTHER LOST.

THE OTHER LOST.
A squad of workhouse prisoners were returning to
their quarters on Blackwells Island Christmas
night when two of them made a daring effort to
escape They opposite Charity Hospital, facing
the New-York shore, when they saw huge log floating
past with the tide. The night already dark, but
clear and they were able step down the bank with
out attracting the attention Of the guard and the
log came abreast of them, they waded out into the
water seized It, and headed 1t for the NewYork shore
They padded with their hands quietly and, as the
tide was not strong carried far enough
away to be safe from the guard. Both men were
astride the log with then hands and feet in the water
which intensely cold, and they were wei through
Their attention being directed to the guard on the
shore they did not notice the approach of a tug
boat, which steamed down on them, struck the los
and threw both of the into the water. One OF
Them, James Barrett, began to cry for help when
he came to the surface Keeper Harrison Of the
Penitentiary, who heard him, was on the Charities
steamboat william H. wickham, al the dock on the
Island near by He threw off the steamers lines and
directed the boat toward the spot which the cries In
dictated. Barrett had then regained the log and he
willingly relnQuished 1t to be taken safely on board
the steamer. The other man could not be found.
His name IS John Hoffer. At the Work
house yesterday no further information had
been obtained Of the lost man, who 1t is
thought was drowned unless he succeeded in getting
on the tugboat. Barrett Is twenty-five years OLD
and was to the workhouse last month. Superin.
tcnden Stocking said that his companion was one OF
the seh-convicted prisoners, an older man than
hardy attempt to escape. Barretts term Will expire
IN few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
~~a hssors xbs board. A further hearing was
~ AR tAe last meeting IN January
pREsBYTERIANS STRIVING 10 UNITE
FROM THE TWO AsshmbhiS' ~

coMM1rrrxs FROM THE TWO ASSEMBLIES III
HOLD SECRET SESSIONS HERE
An ,rnorant conference between committees ~
.,nt.a nv tbs General Assemblies OF the froeos
t.rian Church North and South Will oesin IN W."
citv to-day and continue for several days. i"o .o
uittee representing the Northern Chuoh M r,,.,
e,day noon at the Presbyterian House. No' 90 -
ave The following members OF the commute WV
present The Rev. DR.. J. T. Smith, OF ba'" aoi. ~
Moderator of the General Assembly who presiuea ui'
Rev. Dr. c. L. Thompson, OF this Guy, "n p 80
Moderator Of the General Asse"on .u.. e..
H., D.-,,re nresident Of Hamilton College, he
DIV r, .r,es G Pomeroy, Of Cleveland: the Kew III
n r Ma,ou,s of Chicago, exModerator OF tho "en-
.r,, AesombIv Warner Van Norden OF New ORR oil
elder Of DR. Howard Crosby's church General ocoiso
n. Shields and Judge s. NJ. BrecEnrdsc' OF o'' Aoa'
and Judge J. H. Baldwin. Of Pittsburg Inc seeS'o"
Was held behind closed doors. but member vi mo
committee told Tribune reporter that ucs "0
considering meroly the preliminary business ncden'
to the conference. The committee from the oou'e' "
Church is expected to reach the city To-Day LUG
conference will begin fmmediateN' anu 10 eAi "
continue until Monday
The sessions will be held in strict secrecy, ana I'D
report of the proceedings will be published until the
report TO the General Assembly Is printed nc
gardng the object of the conference however thee
Is no secrecy 1t is TO make an earnest endeaVor 10
devise means to reunite the two branches Vi 'ho
Church under single government The two oodieS
have been separated since the War Of the Reoehioh'
The difference previously existing between them on
the grounds Of political allegiance and the standing
OF the colored race the Church. were brought to
crisis by the war, and since that time two distinct or
ganzahons have been maintained. For several years
efforts at reunion have been made. and 1t Is hoped
that the present conference may do much toward
bringing the bodies together again. 1t not ex-
pected that immediate consolidation can be effected
but It is expected that long step in that direction
may be taken Tomorrow evening reception Is TO
be given 10 the committees in the Metropolitan Opera
House Assembly Rooms. at which ladies Will be
present, and supper Will be served The reception
will be given by the Presbyterian Union OF this city
and admission will be only by tickets which are sold
at 81 each. Other members Of the committee of the
Church, North, who are expected TO attend the con-
ference are The Rev Dr. J. I. Leftwich. OF Baltimore
the Rev. Dr. William c. Young, Of Louisville The
Rev. Dr. W. H. Avcrtll, of Kentucky, and WiI1am T..
Moore, of Columbus. Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27

BARI Nanny g' ssn op'f'0 % "''n mos.
Le sS's q Co. CO. vessel to whitney Co.
GsUNsET-At sandy Hook. wind moderate, BSW; hr Az
City Island wind light sW; clear
Arrived yesterday
Esggs @ wOn GaE9w pf srds o. %
Steamer Plato r) COMBS Santos Nov 49, Rio Jsneiro
Dec O. mdse to Busk Jevons Arrived at the Bar At IL
pm. rv.,rn
Steamer Lydian Monarch Br Hugget London-sanderson
Kepe5 ss TsnnsT sSs JsvGns
steamer OF Pennsylvania (Br Ham. Gsgow-Ausun
Steamer Lain Ger) Helmers Bremen via Southampton
Steamer philadelphia Hopkins, Iaguayra, Puerto cabelo
steamer Tyrian C3rj Haig Kingston-Henderson Bros
City Of Atlanta, Hanson Havana and saguaJas
steamer Alamo Risk Galveston-C II Mallory & Co.
steamer roquos Kembe Charleston aud Jacksonyie-Wm
steamer Renefactor Norton Wilmington. Ncwm Clyde
steamer Guyandotte Kelly Norfolk and Newport News
Steamer wyanoke Boaz Norfolk and Richmondoh Do
Steamer AisenbOrn Lewis Ba,%oren b, Foster n,,.
Steamer Commonwealth. Van Kirk, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS d
Winthrop BTaeg Portland Hall al n,o.
Ship Gicroiy (Br), Couly Calcutta-J Bruce Ismay S
Big Alice tBrj stewart Port Natal-ohn Norton Sons
SAILED
US Steamer Richmond for Newport News c,,r Ala,
Havana Alamo Galveston lroquois Chareston wyanoke
Richmond
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
FOREIGN PORTS
LONDON 26-Arrived. steamer Persian Monarch Obj,
Irwin, New York.
HULL Dec 25-Arrved Otranto Br) Rippsth from
New York ~ ,,. -. -.
scrILY 26-Passed steamer Caand Dtch Lutz, from
New. York her way to Amsterdam.
DUsNRT HEAD Dec 2l-Passed, steamer Savonia (Gcr),
Schmidt from Copenhagen on her way 10 New-York
BREMEN 23-Sailed steamer Minister Maybach tGer.
Burger, for New York
COPENHAGEN, DecZl-Saled, steamer IniDBNalLA
Iaub for EewYork.
RroJANErRo Dec 22saed steamer Pascal (Br) Kelly for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
Az rvsorEyT POLICEMAN RESIGNS

Policeman John Hughes. Of the Charesst squad, wa'
10 have been tried Headquarters yesterday for falling
TO patrol his post properly but he under the nnu
ence OF liquor when he passed No. 29s Mulborry-st
mex: door to Headquarters and he insued Mrs Thomas
DAY. who sat at the window Of the house After
Hughes went up 20 the trial room DAILY went into the
office Of Inspector Steers and made complaint MI
steers took Hughes before Superintendent Murray who
SUSPENDED him Hughes was told walt in the Inspec
tors room but he insoent and Threatened
with arrest After he had sat in the Inspectors onlc'
until he had soborcd up he decided to resign and hi
resignation was accepted He had been on the force
1882
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
A GOOD BUT EREATIC POLICE CAPTAIN.
nBs1eNINe AND DISAPPEARING WITHOUT AMI
KNOWN CAUSE

KNOWN CAUSE!
Police Captain Henry L. Jewett. OF the Nintn
Precinct, suddenly resigned on Monday ana no one
as far as is known. has seen him since Ponce COM
missioner Bell after exhaustng efforts to find him, ac-
cepted the resignation yesterday Captain Jcwets
actions have been erratc different occasions ana
he has disappeared several times to return after week
or two without explaining his movements. lie was
of the best officers on tho force ana mas soou
record He was born in 1645. and at the outbreak
of the war enlisted In the Sd New-fork infantry
and aftcrward served in the Tooth New-fork In
fantry retiring with the rank Of adjutant lie was
then In the Internal Revenue service for time ana IN
business in NewYork and Vienna In 1873 ne was
made drill captain of the Brooklyn police force Dy
Commissioner Jourdan and in 1882 made IN
spector year later he left his Office without leave
OF absence and gone for ten DAYS. On ms return
he was reduced to the rank Of captain lie com.
manded the Tenth Precinct until last spring, whcn the
was transferred TO the Nineteenth PRECINCT ana shorty
before election 10 the Ninth Precinct. NO reason is
known for his resignation. He has wife ana family
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
JERSEY CITY.

Patrick A Coffey, who has been IN the Hudson
County Jail under sentence of death for the murder Of
Agnes Smith, informed yesterday afternoon that
the Court Of Pardons had committed his sentence to
Imprisonment for life. lie was sentenced 10 DC
hanged on January 81.
BY order Of the Chancellor, Receiver John C.
Besson sold The Jersey City Argus" at auction yes
terday afternoon TO Herbert Potts who, 1t Is under
stood was acting for Horace II. Farrier. The price
paid was $4,000 and the purchaser assumes claims
amounting to S25, 637 So Mr.. Farrior Will probably
continue the paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-27
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF NEw.YoRR. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 70. 1888
ARRIVED

Steamer Wyoming (Brl. Rugby, Liverpool Dec To- queens
town 6 mdse and 1858 passengers TO Under Co
Arrived at Bar at pm =, 49, go
s,eamcr PINS (I3r) Burnett Hamburg Nov H. via st
Michae with to Peter Wright sons Arrived at the
Bar az II ,,-u,.. n -,
I'm ballast Barber Co Arrived at the Bar AT lO9Oa M
Steamer Madrid OBJ Forwood, NewOreans = days with
m0las.es Ia order.
rndse and Messengers 10 X l. Walker
steamer Brtakwaer. Walker, West Point Va with mdse
and pass myers % Old Dominion - Go.
Gen whitney, Bearse Boston, with mdso and
engors n IA DmOtk.
tiaisOn, Cape Town 40 ballast
70 Whitney a Co
bark Thomas Perry Grant Hogo l02 days with mdse
DO Paul Helnsman A Co. vessel 20 Boyd a Hnoken.
Bark X Steson, knight Hamburg 90 days with mdss
u orde % Thomas Dunhkrn's Nephew d Co.