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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF MEN
FXPERIMENTs AT THE EDISON LABORATORY
PUTTING on THE CRIMINALS CAP.


The evidence so far in the reference case of william
Kemmler the murderer condemned 10 be executed oy
electricity has left considerable doubt as 10 wheeT
the measurements Of the electrical resistance OF d
human being by the Wheatsone bridge are OF ans
value or not, and therefore, Referee Tracy T.
determined TO see for himself some experiments vi
this subject Accordingly. after the hearing OH ini
day. he suggested his wish, and permission was 90
secured from the Edison Electric Light Compa"S' :"
make the tests at the Edison Lapord"rs' az 80,
Nj As the case had been adjourned until Mo"uas
Yesterday was selected for the TIP bcs'uos w
eree Tho Marty Included Charles f. Hatch Deputy Az
tornev General william A. Poste, Harold T. Bowl "0
electrical eypert who supplied the state WIN inc ~ i
mos that are to be used in killing criminals anu
interested in tho case. ,.u and
W. Bourke Cochran, attorney Tor henn''. -,
George T. Qulnby, DistrictAuorney Vi i' 49,
were unable 20 be present. When inc IdD0' -,
reached an hour spent In tour Oh "'o s"V' ia,
an examination Of the inventions OF Thomas a. iu'
-. - tho Guidance of Mr.. Writ, ono Of his as
-, a. ho,b Mr. Edison and his chief electnclai''
, Y Lcr,olv were absent While tho party was III
ho rborocranb room r. D. KeDneson, WHO Is M
Cockran,s associate in the case, ehtereu WIN q" -
trcal expcrt employed by the Westinghouse "o'p
Mr. Brown objected to the presence Vi '"o oNP'
co. ,ba, no should discover some OF Mr. Edisohs So
crots and reveal them 10 the Westinghouse COMPANY
Referee Becker however, lnssUu on ' ~
r.so,c of the experiments regard to electrical re-
e,topco n Mr.. Writ did not object As MI VIII uiu
T,' mUd the expert was allowed to witness The tests
1be first experiment was made on Mr. Writ. who
Immersed his hands in jar containing soiuuon VI
suInbate of zinc through which current ioin pa'
Gov, of four Ieclanche cells OF one volt each was
tbcn nassed. The current 50 weak that he d'i
not feel IT, and his resistance, as measured py Mh'"V
tone bridge. was found to be 1,3lO ohns' Inc ~ IT,
sitance of deputy Attorney General Posm wa HcA.
,1caSnSd in the same way. and was learned 70 o.
= Soo obrs while Mr. Hatchs was l,5oo. iheh VI
iitcb was tested in the way in which criminals are u
he inst before the execution. IN eiectfoue % oy i
incbc and covered with thrce-cighths OF an mon icH
feIt which was saturated with salt water wa pa, "a
on his head and he stood. with bare ieet on 4c V'1o
eiectOdc Ills resistance at first mcasulcn o9'O ons,
but dropped in "A few moments 10 olo Ohul9' ~ ~
cynerlmcnt. only strengthened the conclusion 'ldl ll'
retistancc of person varies under different clrcum
stances Mr. Brown, however, testified az thc heailhS
maj the taking Of the condemned mans reHs'ahCt
before the execution entirely unnec 'safH' cAcc
as precauton against accidents 10 inc dynanS1 OF
the efficacy of the contact between the electrodes anu
the criminals body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
THE PRESIDENT At DEER PARK.
CROWDS GREET HIM ALONG THE ROAD bO-
THERE WAS NO PEECH-MAKING.


Deer Park. Nd July 12 (SpcciaD. President Harri-
son arrived al Deer Park 10 night, few minutes
before 10 o'clock his train being nearly an hour lae
With him we're Secretary Window, wife and daugh'er'
and Private Secretary Halford. They were met al
the station by Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee MI ana
NI~s Fkins Senator Davis and daughter, Miss Grace
The carriages of senator Davis and = b. EIhis "eIe
IN waiting Senator Davis drove the. PRESIDENT anu
Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Mckee to the Mckee cottage
while Mr. Flklns drove Secretary and Mrs Window ana
Mr. Halford TO the Davis cottage
The Journey from Washington was without lhciuch''
There was no spcech-malkng, although at every STOP
crowds Gathered and cheered the President The tram
which should have left Washington at ) p m. was
delaved half an hour and the time could not DC hadc
I'M. The President was looking we'll when he stepped
from the platform and greeted his WIFE, lie theh
turned 10 his daughter and after hearty handshaAe
asked eagerly.
How are the little ones Manner"
He laughed when Mrs. Mckee said that Itlc Ben
who had been promised al day that he should meet hi
grandfather had fallen asleep in the station and HAD T.
be carried home Mrs Harrison has not been well
for few days and 1t was only by some e1ort iha'
She could 90 TO the station. I'll, ,.
SECRETARY and Mrs. Window and their daughter,
Florence viii spend two weeks as inc guests Oh
senator Davis, when they Will take the apartments
AZ The hotel engaged for them for the summer.
Judge Shackleford of Inan Territory, was one OF
Tho Presidents party far as Deer PARK lie was
on his way 10 Cincinnati.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
THE FIRE RECORD.

STUBBORN FIGHT WITH BURNING RAGS.
Flames were discovered the fourth floor of
the fvestory building No 1O4 South Fifth-ave. about
p. m. yesterday, and nearly 100 men and women
who were employed there got out 10 the street in a
hurry. The four upper stories were occupied by
+. Hochderter 81 Co., as a rag-sortng warehouse,
while F. Gandolf, wholesale liquor dealer, occupied
the lower part. As the rags burned briskly
the fremen, summoned by two alarms
had a hard fight to subduc the flames They saved
tho building and most Of its contents, however Just
their work completed Chief Bonner and several
other frcmen had escape from injury. a
larg" picce Of the burned coping fell to the ground
within few feet Of them when they were not looking.
Tho damage 10 the stock of was about ~ 900.
t,andolns loss va, estimated at 1000. The builn
ing owned By Mitchell d Mitchell, Nallst. lawyers.
can be repaired for about ~ 900. Al the damaged
property was said to be insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
TIE "REFORM7 WING VICTORIOUS
AN AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OF THE
COTTON EXCHANGE.

AN AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OF THE
COTTON EXCHANGE.
The members Of the Cotton Exchange yesterday
looked with mingled feelings on the circular issued By
the Augusta Exchange which posted on their
bulletin board Tho details Of the circular pub
ushed yesterday. The circular said among other
thinesf The anomalous condition of the relation be-
tween spot and future cotton IN NewYOrk, we think,
demands the attention of Southern Exchanges, and to
that end we take the liberty Of suggesting the necessity
Of some remedy"
The brokers looked on the circular and then INDUCED
in an exciting election, which in the opinion of the
reform wing, touched the circular. The question
was whether the bylaws should be amended so as 10
admit the employment of seven salaried experts to
class cotton and TO abolish the Appeal Committee The
reform" carried the day by vote Of 1879 10 %. or
tust few votes the twothrds vote required 10
amend the constitution. The amendment does not 90
into effect until September.
One man who happy over the result was Secre-
tary S T. Hubbard, tr After he had received lot
Of congratulations he said that the election answered
the Augusta circular, and added;
The reason the contracts selling below the spot
quotations that all grades deliverable on contract
while the spot quotations are based on cotton running
either half a grade above below the quality
quoted. In the early part of the season the New
York merchants purchased large quantities of low
quality cotton from the South when there existed no
other outlet for II but NewYOrk That cotton has not
been distributed because the previous good quality
crops had caused the spinning machinery be changed
10 The better grades. These grades have been prac
tically exhausted from this crop and are therefore
scarce Therefore this low cotton must find outlet
at price at which spinners can pay for IT, II a
profit exists this low cotton stated in the resOlu
lion, NewYork men cannot find IL and they are only
TOO willing 20 have any take the cotton and export
It on the price for August contracts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
4 PHARAOH THAT KNOWS NOT JOSEPH
EXJUDGE NELSON J. WATERBURY SHOULD
HAVE GOT HIS CLAIM IN SOONER


A substantial success achieved by Corporation
Counsel Clark yesterday in reducing 10 one-ffth its
size a claim for legal services put in by ex-Judge
Nelson J. Waterbury, the wcllknown counsel of the
New-Amsterdam Club and the County Democracy.
Mr.. Waterbury, who has been able 10 pocket a good
many fat counsel fees while the Corporation Counsels
Office was under the management Of the County Democ
racy faction, demanded 10000 for re-
ssting and reducing the claim of VIII
IAN ii. De Forest for compensation for land
IN Conventave., taken for aQucduct purposes. This
was only ono Of Mr.. Waterbury's cases which was
not finished up prior TO Mr. Clark's appointment as
corporation Counsel Mr. Clark examined the ex-
judges claim and the back records as well, and found
INT he had received for legal services in acquiring
lants for the new aqucduct within the
last five years $4,000 exclusive OF his
claln In the De Forest case; and Mr. Clark
thouSt that $1,000 moro would amply pay Mr.
waterbury, especially his labors in the case had
ohiy covered seventeen days on which testimony was
TAKEN The offer Of 81, 900 in full settlement was re-
FUSED AM Mr.. Waterbury brought suit against the
CITY for 10000. Judge Barnard heard the case and
Yesterday handed down his decision sustaining Cor
poratl0n Counsel Clarks view and reducing the bill
20 81 600
1t IS reported on pretty Trustworthy authority that
Wnen me eXJudge began his proceeding TO nave MS
Oll taxed, his and pat ner visited W Bourke Cock
ran MI Clarts partner un the later became CorpOr-
doh counsel, and desired TO employ Mr.. Cochran 10
prosecute The calm. We only want your aid TO expe
ate the natter said Mr.. Waterbury. ir
" am not 'eypediting' matters OF this kind" re-
body else.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
a BRILLIANT PARADE AT SEA GRIT.
THOUSANDS WATCH THE MOVEMENTS OF TIKI

THOUSANDS WATCH THE MONEMtNIS Ot' 4hH
FIRST BRIGADE OF NEwJERSEY.
Sea Grit, " j., July IL (SpeciaD.-The last day OF
The encampment Of the First Brigade was the most
brilliant of the week. In consequence of the Cover
nors review and the attendant ceremonies. EXcur
,jon trains from Jersey City, Newark and Paterson
brourht many thousand visitors. The review TOOK
place at O'Clock and grand display, Witnessed
by over 10000 persons. The soldiers did admirable
work. their appearance elciting the praise OF the
Governor and the applause of the onoOkers. Military
men from all over the country attended and admired
the marching and the evoluions Of the men, Long
before the review the grounds black with VISITORS
Among the many sightseers William walter
Phelps Ex-Governor Leon Albeit, Senator MCPHERSON
Brigadier General Ferdinand 2. Earle, Police Commis-
sioner John McClave and wife, of Ncwfork; ex-
Mayor Cleveland, of Jersey City; Miss Belle Herrlck
Of New-York; ex-Assemblyman Bruns Speaker HUI
speth, Police Sergeant James Lynch, OF New-hofK'
Colonel Mulhgan, j. W. Stephenson and MISS Jonnson'
of New-York; Mrs. Bird ". Spencer and Mrs. Benne-
dict Congressman John Keane, state Senator'S Nerc,
Nevius, Bogert and Cranmer, and Judges Dixon ana
Hoffman. The Second Brigade was represented by
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas 5. Chambers Lieutenant
Colonel Daniel Murphy, LeutenantColonel Franklin
Gaunft Major william NJ Palmer. Major Kenneth J.
Duncan Major Franklin c. WoOlman. Major Alexander
Olphant, Captain J. B. Edgar. Captain IL. Marley
and Colonel Cooper The division commander, M1.or
General Plume and the following members OF his
staff attended: Colonel Marion DOdf, Colonel &, T..
Howard Colonel Edward L. yelling, Colonel ~ Judson
Clark Lieutenant &c lOnel George W. Terriberry,
Lieutenant Colonel samuel Meeker Eeutenant-Coonel
Frederick 5. Fisk Major William Strange and Major
William s. RICHTER.
TO their homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
IEArryG TIE POLICE rnRcr IN n1sGRAcE

LIZA ~" LII 4 HN4N~i@ -
Policeman James Early, Of the kingsbndge Squad
retired from the force I'm disgrace yesterday. He had
been locked up all night for being drunk and un-
ruly and at the MOrfsana Police Court early IN the
day he had been compelled TO give bonds for good
behavior. Lately Early had been detailed TO carry
the morning from the precinct 10 Police Head
quarters. He performed that service as usual on
Thursday morning, but when he returned to the
station about noon he was drunk that his condition
attracted the attention of Captain Yule Police sur
geon Demainville was summoned 10 examine Early,
and he pronounced the policeman drunk beyond ques-
ton. Early then became abusive and insulted Cap
tain Yule. lie followed the Captain into his
private and threatened TO assault him. captain
Yue then arrested Early and suspended him from
duty. After being locked up in the station untII
yesterday morning he arraigned at the police
court and held m bail for good behavior.
Captain fule made report of the case 10 superln-
tendent Murray yesterday and made ready 10 place
larry on trial before tho Commissioners but Early
sent in his resignation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CONFINED.


Erie, PENN JuIy IL Especial -William Burnley. a
farmer living near North East, tais county. was
recently awarded letters patent upon combined tee-
phone and telegraph instrument. To-day he called
Ia two expert electricians, j. p. Mckinstry the gen
cral manager Of the Cleveland Telephone Company
and four other Western companies, and j. W. Stern,
superintendent of the New-YOrk and Pennsylvania and
Ohio Telephone Company. and tested Ills inventon
Briefly stated, Mr.. Bunley's device enables two per
sons 10 use one wire for the double service OF iee-
phOning and telegraphng at the same time. Mr..
McKnstry said
"Mr Burnley has freed the telephone from tho
mabe-sndbrcak OF the telegraph Instrument by mo
gradual Of The line resistance by The agency
of a small cup of fluid in the line circuit This NINA
ture tank in line circuit Is filled with non-con
Quoting fluid Into this liquid dips depending needle
which is attached to lever which Is also III th' me
circuit In the lower end of the needle + inserted a
no..conducting point or tip which sinks mo he
LIQUID as the lever is depressed by tho operator
hand as he writes When the metal bar or needle
comes In contact with the fluid circuit equivalent 10
metallic circuit Is formed. A. The bar Is laisel Dy
The release OF the key by the operators hai ,llh
film OF the fluid adhcrcs "a the non cphuucl ~
tbrougb which the electric current passes, admllhh
OF ms use OF the wire for telephOn.hg but np' ut
sufficient amount 10 close the telegraph circuit or
I'M other words the amount OF the current j. 81 hhEh
as 10 Operate the arna'uIas, the same as IN INC hOlso
gVgf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
FULLGRAFF AGAIN ON THE STAND.
TAKING OF TESTIMONY BEGUN IN THE M'oUADn
TRIAL,

TRIAL
Balston Spa, " Y, July 1.-THE court recon-
vened at O'Clock this morning to resume the Nc
Quade trial. The peoples witnesses were present
Dstrict-Attorncy Hamilton, Of Saratoga County pre-
sented the case to the jury. He went over the Oft
told story Of the bribery OF the Aldermen In the IN
terest OF the Broadway surface road The defendant
was charged with bribery committed IN 1854 While
member OF the Board OF Aldermen Of the city OF New
York. The amount he received was I'm the neighbor
hood Of 10000. Ex-Alderman Fullgraf, tho In
former was sworn and testified that he now lived In
ST. Paul. but that for forty before his departure
for the West be lived in NewYork City. lie was a
member Of the Board OF Aldermen Of 1884. The Wit
ness related the various meetings held by the Alder
men in the City Hall, at his Office in Fltonst and at
Alderman McLoughlin's house. at which the railroad
question was discussed and the offers OF different
companies that wanted the Broadway franchise.
There were thirteen Aldermen present at the meeting
in Fulton-st., including he thought the defendant
There were four meetings held McLoughn's house.
The Witness referring 10 the offers for the franchise,
said
The cable road would give s7oo o0o s35Oooo IN bonds
and s35o0eo in cash The Broadway surface rod would
give goo In cash IL agreed by vote that we
should accept the 100000 from the Broadway surface
company all voting IN favor OF proposition. Some
said VIC ought 70 get $4,000 each. but Jaehne aid
500 900 the could get. and It was agreed
upon to accept that. This result arrived at by vote.
The afternoon session was taken up with the cross
examination Of Fullgraf The witness said In the
course of his examination:
When the question OF receiving $500 900 for grant
ing franchise It started me. hal heard OF II b.
fore asked the question whether the would
by It. Jaehne said No; railroad company Will
pay H." 1 felt ct that time l doing right
The third meeting at McLoughln's house after tho
franchise had been granted and the Mayor had vetoed H.
Jaehne said It would be necessary n reduce amounts
10 sls OOO that the remainder might be u.ci in getting
other Aldermen 70 make two-thrls vote The most OF
objected this-we thought we should have tho
$40 O0O In October there a fourth meeting az Nc
Loughlins 1 could say who were present. 1 re-
ceived $4,000 10 all.
Counsel here read from evidence Of former trials
where witness testified 10 having received $4,000.
The witness stated that the sum was false. lie
was examined on the State Investigating Committee,
the sharp trial. and the Kerr trial and the two lass
trials OF Mcouade. - -
Odd you not on the state Investigating COM
mittee admit that you guilty If wlful and de-
iberae perjury, committed in connection with these
matters
Ayes. / did.
The witness continuing said +" I did nor receive
the $4,000 10 influence my official vote ] would
have voted for the franchise without receiving IT.
SATURDAY afternoon being haltholiday. the court
adjourned 10 Monday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
,yGpNry HAVE 4 CELEBRATION.

The usual anniversary celebration of the Battle OF
the Doyne was celebrated yesterday by the Orangemcn
Of this city and neghborhoOd. who had street parade
and picnic in honor of the glorious pious ana I'm
mortal memory Of King william ILL., who freed US
from, etc." in the words Of the Charter toast when
they drink with enthusiasm each recurring twelfth
o. July"
Tho brethren 10 the number Of several hunlred
met at sxth-ave. and Twenty Gfthst, these lodges
among Others. being present: Derry Walls Prince OF
Wales. Washington Purple Stars and Grant True Blues
representing the Royal Orange Institution. the
parade was headed By Grand Marshal Graham ihe
route being up Fifth-avo 10 Fifty ninth-st, thence u
Third ave, where the elevated cars were taken Tor
sulzers Harlem River, where pleasant DAY was
.gsnt and series Of sports and athletic games enjoyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
SOLDIERS HARD AT WORK.
MANY VISITORS WATCH TIE BATTALION
DRILL
FINE APPEARANCE OF THE MIIlTlAMEN-A
PRIZE For COMPANY A.

PRIZE FOR COMPANY A.
peekskll July 10 (SpeciaD.-lhe greatest
,r,oupt Of real work is always done here on FRIDAY
and today was no exception TO the rule THIS morn
inc before breakfast company skrmish drills were inc
order Of the day. and after breakfast the men ourheu
a great deal of powder rcpeing an imaginary enemy
IN the battalion skrmish. A number OF visi'ors DC
can 10 arrive early in the day. and wheh inc V'n
Regiment men formed the skirnish line many oi inc
visitors gathered on the hillside overlooking me parade
grounds and watched the drill, which propaoly ioohs
more like a real battle than any that Is ihuuseu HI
On the northwest parade-ground the lon b"V'@non
men were awahng the echoes Win inc oa''"iioi
drill They made fine appearance as oiu diSo u'o
9th Regiment men. and they were highly commenced
by the officers OF the post ,.,.
las, nigbt WAS clear and the moon shone brightly
almost making the electric lights cast shauo"'
shortlv after dress parade Captain Lorgan, OF Conl
n.rv A was called out in front of HIS tent. where bis
oomnanv was assembled together with committee
from IN. 9th Regiment Veterans Association, consist
inc ~ Colonel William Scott Leutenant-Cooncl w. j.
K,rkiand and Lieutenant Colonel John S. Pryor The
occasion was the presentation by the veterans OF
,ronhv 10 the company which had recruited the largest
nnmher of men during the last year. The trophy tlls
year Is a bronze statue OF NatlODai Oudiusinan
Sompany A has taken the prize for the last thfee
years but as the company has its limit OF men now
next year some else viii have chance 10 win
IN Tonight after dress parade Surgeon MAJOR AlNau
n Doty was presented with sword by the members
of the 9th Regiment Ambulance Corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-13
SHARP DECLINES ~ TRUST STOCKS.
\ SELLING MOVEMENT AT THE oPENING-PbANs
no CAUsE DISMAY N TIE STREET

4 SELLING MOVEMENT AT THE. OPENING-PLANs
TO CAUSE DIsMAY II TIE STREET.
4 pretcxt for a sharp decline in the so-called in
dustral stocks afforded yesterday by the publica-
ton Of The amount Of the outstanding certificates.
There could have been no surprise the capital OF the
American Cotton oil, the Sugar Rclneries Of any
other trusts with the single exception Of tho National
Lead Trust It's registered certificates amounted 10
83O1Ss shares which was over 900 OOOO 600 more than
Wall street had supposed. OF course the amount was
known to many persons connected spcculatively or
otherwise with the enterprise and the increase might
have been guessed from the recent acquisitions by the
trust. II seemed TO be a part Of the speculative
programme however, that the announcement SHOULD
cause great dismay in Wall Street and selling move
ment was begun at the very opening.
Tie transactions IN this unlisted security amounted
to about III 900 shares and its final loss was %
per cent Tho steady decline not without effect
On the other trust stocks although IN comparison with
this they were extremely dull sugar Refncres stock
fll over per sales Of $4,000 and Cotton OIL
certificates II per cent sales Of 21.O0O share.
~ an illustration Of the popular antpaihy 10 trusts
which cr0u,y pervadcl the stock Exchange the price
Of Chicago Gas Trust declined nearly per cent It
is a trust only by an unfortunate title. The selling
appeared to be instgated by brokers with Chicago
connections, but this may have been only the
surface.
That the sudden weakness Of the trust stocks de-
pressed the general speculation was not doubted. but
mel>h hers Of the stock Exchange insisted that the
Board was not responsible for the erratc fluctuations
in lis Wildcats The Exchange admits 10 rs un
listed department stocks Of cOmpanic, over which u
has not tc smallest control Trading brokers welcome
he spr, 81 oG the Observation-Disclosures bcy have no fali 10
ma. Yesterday there were more than lew WHOSE
Whispers of financial embarrassment on account OF the
break In lead were not verified.