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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
BANKS AND BANKING.

financial Transactions Dating Back to
the Reign of Observation-Disclosures.
The origin of banks is not accurately
known, but they are OF great antiquity.
They existed in China, Babylon,
Greece, Rome and in the cities of many
other ancient nations long before the
opening of the Christian era.
The oldest bank note of which we
have any record was issued in China so
far back as 2697 years BIC. The first of
this early Chinese paper money was
issued by the treasury, just as notes of
to-day are issued, but it was not long
until the entire business was turned
over to the banking institutions, which
were even then under government in
spection and control. The popular
name for this first of known bank
notes was dying or convenient
money" The form of this note
was similar to those of the present
time. They bore the name of the bank,
number of the note, value, place of is
sue. date and signature of the proper
bank officials. A specimen of this note,
issued in the year 1899, B. c., is now in
the Asiatic Museum at St. Petersburg,
Russia. 1t is printed in blue ink on
paper made from fiber of the leaves of
the mulberry tree.
In the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York, there are Babylonish tab
lets of banking transactions dating back
to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar. The
earliest of these tablets belongs to the
year B. G. COL, On it are the memoran-
da of loans made in silver by a certain
banker, Kukurru, as follows: 81 nina
to Beluepus, shel1els to Nabu-basa-
Napsati, 5 shel1els to Nurguidann;
total, minas 5 shexels of silver" As
Stunning that the value of the Babylon
ish talent was equal to So, O31.25 the
''mina" was worth about $31.25.
The earliest known banking house Of
Babylon was that of Egbi & Co., house
that seems to have acted as a sort of
imperial banking institution from the
time of Sennacherib (about 700 B. c.
down to the reign of Darius, who be-
came King in 521 B. c. the life of the
concern having been traced through
five generations of the Egbis. Many of
the records of this house on clay ia blets,
found in an earthen jar at lillian,
near Babylon, may be seen in the Brit
ish Museum.
The earliest records Of European
banks now in existence are those of the
Bank Of Venice, founded A. D. I'LL.
The Bank of Barcelona was founded in
1401; Bank of Geneva in 14O7; Bank of
Amsterdam in 1909, and the great Bank
OF England in 1894 st. Louis Republic
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
TRICKS OF sMUGGLERs.
Jewelry Firms Ingenious Scheme to
Cheat the Government

A Jewelry Firms Ingenious Scheme to
Cheat the Government.
We are informed that about six weeks
ago jewelry firm not far from Madison
Square. on Broadway, succeeded in get
ing number of diamonds past the Gus
toms officials in a peculiar way.
The diamonds numbered between
eighty and ninety, and were worth in
the vicinity of $12, 900, as they were all
large stones.
On the invoice they were billed as
imitation French jewels of the new
kind. These diamonds are made of
brilliant pieces of glass highly polished
and deftly covered with a thin coating
of genuine diamond shavings. These
stones are so expertly made that it is
almost impossible to detect the imita-
ton even by the use of a strong micro
scope. The tell-tale feature of the imi-
tation stone is roughness around the
circular edge at the widest part of the
stone where the two layers of the dia-
mond coating join.
This is really the only way that the
imitation can be detected. Emeralds,
pearls and rubies are also made in this
same way. 1t is necessary to use a
microscope to. detect this roughness
about the edge.
When the consignment of supposed
imitation diamonds arrived the assistant
appraiser assigned to gauge their value
examined each stone carefully with a
powerful microscope, and found that all
of them had the tell-tale roughness on
the edges. He accordingly allowed them
to be delivered to the consignees on
payment of the duty based upon valu-
alton of $780, This saved the firm some
81, 200 in duty.
AS matter of fact the jewellers knew
the means taken by the custom house
authorities to discover whether the
stones were imitation or not, and had
filed the edges of the diamonds before
shipment from the other side, SO that
they resembled the spurious article
Jewellers Catalogue.
-Chapson-"Dolt is backward sort
OF fellow" Dudely-"Yaas, always
hoh ha SErNo
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
PENMANSHIP.
Prof AOiIeV IT,

Teaches every pupil to write . fine rapid
business hand in . eourse of 10 private
lessons and NO FAILURES. I'D.
All kinds Of pen work exeeatea IN Ne
highest degree Of Tie art. Isl BNAk &c.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28

FORT PILLow.-Reduced from Harper's.
what, no one could say; then, may be, with
an ofhcer and number of men, it was a
tramp, begun after bedtime, to the sinh
urbs, all quietly; sort of scouting expedi-
ton that always ended in weary legs and
good appetites for breakfast.
About this time General Sherman organ
zed, at Memphis, an army to advance on
Vicksburg, and the wharf was lined with
steamboats, loading with provisions, mu-
nltions Of war, and little later, men. One
day great many boats loaded with SOL
diers left the landing and steamed down
the river. 1t was known to all that there
was to be fight, and the writer remem-
bers looking at the many men that crowded
The decks Of these steamers as the bells
rang, signaling the engineers to put on
'team, when the wheels began slowly
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
FIRE ALARM.

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES.
4 Corner Willow and Vest Main.
Exchange Place.
"A East Main and lott Road
.15 Corner Cherry and East MainR
81 Horse Railroad Stable (private).
.s3 Iron Bridge, West Main.
"a Waterbury Brass Co. (private.)
rs Corner johnson and Waterville
26 Corner Prospect and Grove.
81 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm
% Waterbury Mfg. Co.
SO Corner Washington and South Main.
"a Waterbury Buckle Go,
ie5 Benedict & Burnha,n Mfg Co.
36 Waterbury Watol Co. (pri rate.)
3S Corner Grand and South Gain,
AZ Corner Union and Franklin.
4S Scovfn Mfg. Co. (private)
46 Corner Clay and Mill
.46 No. Hose House, Baldwin,
AZ Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Allev.
a1s Corner Meadow and Bank.
314 Corner Meadow and Cedar street,
aS1 Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co. (private)
323 Holmes, Booth q Haydens, (priyate)
324 No. Hose House.
10 Corner Simons and Burnham streets.
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS.
TO ave an alarm, open the door, pull the hook
down once and let CO. then close the door.
Do not pull the hook If the fire bell or small bell
has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until the ar
rlySl OF an omcer OF the Fire Department, who
will release the key, if circumstances will not
penny u remaining ma then the proper officer will re-
Gre. --O-'' Wv '-o
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
IN CAMP And field.
4 MEDICAL MANS MEIIO2Y
OF WARTIME

saw face which thought was my Johns
and you better believe / gave it one good
tiss. But don't care, it was soldier any
wayl"
Blessed be the memory of her patriotic
heart; before the war ended, four of her
sons lost their lives in the country's serv-
tee. Not many sacrificed so much, aye
few gave so much to sustain the Nations
life, even in those troublous times when
sacrifice and patriotic gifts were so COM
mon. After few days spent most pleas
antly at home, the writer returned to his
company.
Newly formed regiments of men were
outside and all about the Enclosure at
Camp Butler, encamped in tents. After
staying in the barracks about two months
the writer remembers being detailed for
guard duty one beautiful Sabbath day.
Guard duty necessitated a soldier absence
from his quarters for twenty-four hours,
though he would actually be on his beat
with musket in hand but one third of the
time-two hours out of every six. The
time referred to, the writer's two hours
for duty came just before daylight Mon
day morning. Looking through the fence
about sunrise, where a regiment was en-
camped just outside, several groups were
seen eating breakfast, and these were not
composed wholly of men, but were made
up Of women, girls and children as well.
Looking closer, it was seen that they
were eating chicken, turkey, cake, pie,
freshly-balSed bread and good butter, bis
cult and doughnuts BY this time the man
on the next beat had Joined the writer,
and the effect the scene had upon the two
soldiers within the Enclosure can never be
appreciated by the reader who has not had
similar experience. The wives, sisters
and children of these more fortunate SOL
diers had evidently come to spend a sea-
son with their friends, and had brought
such eatables as they knew would be ap-
preciated-for the time had thus literally
transferred home life to camp
Late in October, ten companies, includ-
ing the one to which the writer belonged,
were mustered into the United States
service. The afternoon was cold and raw,
and the ceremony was not enjoyed. Next
morning was bright and warm, and the
newly-formcd regiment was marched out
de the inclosure anu formed in line, when
the Colonel, L!eutennnt-Co Colonel and Major
each made short speeches.
The new organization was at once put
under Dutch drill-master, q short little
fellow with red face, mustache and
goatee. He wore caD, blue blouse and
a sword that dragged the lower end of its
scabbard on the ground. He gave his COM
mands in quick, nervous broken English:
"TENYAN, 'PITALYAN FA'ED MARCH, By
COMPANIES, RIGHF WE'LL"
When the evolurions Of the green regi-
mcnt were faulty, it was amusing to hear
the scoldiug in broken English from tho
drill-master.
Pretty coon the regiment received its
arms, Austrian rife l-mu3kets, these with
cartridge boxes, containing the ammuni.
ton. canteens in which to carry water, hav-
or-sacks-pouchcs made of heavy cotton
goods for rations, knapsacks and blankets,
fully equipped the command.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28

-Chapson-"Dolt is backward sort
OF a fellow" Dudely-"Yaas, always
behind the style. Blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
r. @. FORBES, 225 So. Main St

Trains leave Waterbury for
BoSTON-7:3o. a. M; 100. 4:O5 p. m. Return
PRoTGDENG NJ: a. ' m ioo, 4:o5 D. m. Re-
turn-9:00 q. m; 1890. p. m.
NEW YORK via Brewsters- a. m; 2:1o p. m,
Return-9.14 a. m; 4:00p. m.
NEW LONDON-7:3O a. M; 1:OO 4:05 D, m, Re
turn-745, 9:45 a. m; $50 p. m.
PUTNUM-7:3O 9:25 a. m; 100, 4o5 p. m. Re-
turn 1915, 1880 a. M; 1887, Atop. m.
WILL1AANTIC-7:30 9:25 a. M; loo, 4.05 p. H.
Return e1o, 11:15 M; 2:17, 5:25 p. m.
sPRIMGF5ELD-s:s6 .so m; IL. 4oS p. m. Re
NEW HAVEN via Plainville-7:so a, m. Return
ReturnDc:s5 1855 a. m; 1885, lSS. S szS F. M
NEW BRITAIN-7:3O, e:05 a. M; Loo, 4:o5 e:25 D.
m. Return-o:55, HOO a. M; 1908, 4.2O, 7:0S
RetuTa@7 Ills sUs n mn lis IT, s sis E. E. M
Return-7:1s, 11:s5 a. M; 1:so, 4:io. 7:s7 p. m.
TERRYYHLE-T:3O S:26 a m; 1:1o, 4:10, 500 p.
m. Return-7:so. 1885 a. m; 1859 4:5S, 7:3o
ITSO. 11;55 a. N M; S:is, 7:Sc I.G a. T. 1A '''O'H
UNION CITY.to:oo ana: fls:1o, f6:ss pm. Re-
turn-fsi@ a. m 1851, N:47 p m
turn-f0:os a. m; fa:le, f7:s7 p m. - ~ ~
PoMPERAUG VALLEY 500 a. M; 1910, 1880.
6;aa p. m. Return-s49, a. M. lass, 1926. 1874
HAWLEYvILLE-s0 q. m; 1910, 1880, 5:2S p. m.
Return-e:25 a. m, 1918, 3:04, 7:04 p. m.
DANBURY-S:oo a, m; 1910, 1870, 5:2s, Return
81s, 1859 a. m; $50, $50 p. m.
BREWSTERS-8:O0 =. M; 1870, 5:93 p. m.
Return-7:52, 11:40a. m; e:2S p. m.
FISHKILL-O a. M; 1880, 52s D,
m. Return $40, 1o:s0 q. m, sos p. m.
BINGHAMPTON, ELMIRA, AKRON, and CHI
CAGO, with through Pullman sleeping ears,
5:23 p. m.
BUFFALO, Niagara Falls, Chicago and the West
800 a. M; 1880, 5:2S p. m.
Chas Howard, Manager, Boston.
A. G. Kendall, G. ?. A. Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
N. 4. & 4. Railroad Time Table.
Trains leave waterbury, for


NEW YORK-6:05 $50, 1915 q. m 3:sS, $40, sos
6:o7, $50. Return-b:Ol, sec a. m, 100, 400
NEW HAvEN..e:o5, $40. q. n, $40, sO7 p. M.
BRiDGEPoRT%e:C Sac, 1855, q. A., s:sS, e:o7
Return-7oO, e:s2, Q. m, 2:sS, sac, TAI, s:1c
ANSoNIA-6.o5, $40, 1o:5s, a. M. 3:s5, SOY, Csc
pm. Return-7:o6, s:44. 1889, .. m, $40
wATEkbToWH1c:44. s:ss, 11as a. n. 4os. el5,
t1rn.e:s5, 7:So, lois, q. m, $50. 44o. ' s:ss
7;s5 p: m, last train. Saturday only:
THOMASTON-s-sO, 9S6, 11:17, q: m, 400, 5:51,
e:56. 900 p. m. Return-7:5o, 1879, q. M,
ToRRfNGToN-saO, Gas, 11:17, a. m, 400, s:51,
$3.50. 300 p. m. Return-7:2S, 1o:o5 =. M,
$50, 6:16 p. m.
WINSTED-sa0, s95, 1117 q. m, 400, $751;. 6:56,
900. Return-7:05, 9:45, .. M, 2;06, 4:5s p m
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Going north, 0:26 q. m.
Going south, Ais p. m.
For New Haven and points on the Shore Line
Division via Naugatuck junction at4:40 D. m.
O. N, SHEPARD. General Sup't. .
O T. HEMPSTEAD. General Pass. agent
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28

SECTION VII.-IE AND ABOUT MEM
PHIs DURING THE WINTER OF
1923.
Fort Pillow, in the Mississippi, was evac.
uated June 4, 1862 after which the National
feet dropped down the river, and at early
dawn June 9, under Commodore Davis, at
tackled the Confederate hotilla lying in
front Of Memphis, Tenn,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-11-28
WATERBURY POST OFFICE

WATERBURY POST OFFICE
Mails Close.
New York City-7.5O, 10.20 m; 2.1O, $50, 736p q
Beston-7.OO, $50 m; IL. 80, 2.iO, 7.30 M
Southern-7.50, 1920 a m: 2.10, $50, 7.30 pm.
WeStern-7.5O, 1920 m; 2 10, $50, 7.30 pm.
Canada West-7.30, 1920 a M 2. TO- 5.3e, 7.3O o m.
Eastern-7.00, $50 m; $50, 2.10, 7.3O p m.
Canada East-7.0O, ESQ m; $50, 2. 10, 80 m.
Albany-75O, 1920 a m; g. 10, $50, 7.30 p m.
Northern N Y.-750. 10. 20 M 2. 10. $50, 7.30 m.
Providence-7.00, $50 m; IL. 80, 2 10, $50 p m.
feld-700, 75O am; IL. 80, 10, $780, 7.3O pm
Worcester-700, $50 am; 1873 2. 10, $50, 73O pm
Pitts6eld Mass 0s : so m; S1o, $40, 7.sopm.
Hartford-7.00 $50 m; 1890, 2.10, 7.30 pm.
Bridgeport $50, 1920 m; 10, 80, 7.30 pm.
New Haven-750 10. 20 am; 1876, z. 10. $780, 7.3O pm
AnsoniaZ7.5O. 10 20 m; 80 10: $50, 73o M
Blrmlngham-750, 10.20am: 40, 2 10, 80. 30p pm
Union City-7.50 m; 10, $50 m.
Naugatuck-7.5O am; 2.10 $50 p m.
Seymour-7.50 m; 30, $50 pm.
Winsted-10.55 m; 6. 80 p m.
Stations on Naugatuck R.R. north Waterbury
10.4 As m; 6.3Opm.
Meriden-7.50, 1920 am; 1890, 80, $50, 7sO m
Danbury-750 m; 125, 3; IL, $40, 7.30 p m.
New London-700, ESQ am 10. 30, 2. TO- .3O7 80 pm
Watertown-i0.45 m; $50 m.
Oakville-1045 m; $50 m.
Woodbury-730, 1045 m; 1.2s IN.
Southbury-7.S0a m; 1.35 m.
Middlebury-1230 q III.
Wolcott Gu, TIL, Sat.) 12.30a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19
village settling into a Mine.

A cave-in occurred at Mayvlllc, two miles
from Carbondalc, Pa, which swallowed up
two houses IN the heart Of the village. and
there are fears that II will continue and do
great damage to the place. The mine un-
derneath the village i owned by the Erie
Railroad Company and operated under the
Hillside Coal and Iron Company. The men
bad been In about an hour when the cave-in
occurred. but luckily II happened M the old
workings, where both veins have been
worked out A space about sixty feet
square sunk down a distance OF twenty feet
ia the rear of the houses OF Edward Ed
munds and Mrs. Elizabeth Edmunds, on the
main street In the center OF the town. One
house has disappeared out OF sight. Anoth-
er building used for the storing OF oils, has
gone down. and only the roof Is 10 be seen.
The people are greatly excited and many
are moving out OF their homes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19
SLAIN WITH AyAx.
A Wisconsin Mining Town Horrifed by
Mysterious Murder.

Hurley, Wis. lately one night was the
scene OF cold-bloodcd murder the
victim being fallen woman named l.otta
Morgan, whose body was found IN the rear
Of the svea saloon. There was terrible
CASH over the right temple, evidently inilict-
cd with sharp Instrument probably AN az.
The deed could not have been done for rob
berry, for the woman's elegant diamond ring.
were stu on her fingers and over $50 In
cash was found In the pocket OF her dress
IL being evident that the killing was not for
gain the only other theory that can be en-
terta'ned u that the murder wa, inspired hy
jealousy or through a desire for revenge.
An az covered with blood has been found in
shed back of the saloon, and the blade OK
actly fits the wound made. The woman
has lived In Hurley for four years, aud was
not considered tough woman Of her class
A former Hurley man claims TO have known
her when she was little girl aud lived la
Milwaukee, and knew her relatives in that
city. She claimed that her maiden name wa
Whiplcy, and that her parents are buried
In Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19
RECORD OF FIRES.
A Tenement House Connagration That
Nearly Resulted I'm Loss of Life.


Nearly Resulted In Loss of Life.
Fire, caused by the explosion OF gasoline
stove. In one OF row OF dozen small iene-
ment houses at the corner OF Twentieth and
Penn streets, Kansas City, No. DESTROYED
six OF them. The flames spread with such
rapidity that many Of the tenants barely
escaped with their lives. John Garyn
jumped from u second-story window and
sustained severe injuries. The three small
children OF Mrs. Harmon, whom their moth
er had locked In the house when she went
marketing, were rescued by the hrcmcn.
There were many other narrow escapes.
The loss is $4,000.
Wellington, a little town twelve miles
from Owensboro. ny. was entirely de-
strOyed by fire. Loss, about S3l,0O0. There
Is not a business house left In the place.
The two upper stories OF the scven-storv
brick building lai 10 100 Fulton street. Bos-
ton, Mass, occupied by Georgs l.. McIaugh,
lin Il Co., machnlsts, Were, with their con-
tents, badly damaged 10y fire. Loss estimated
ut $4,000, insured.
A steam lighter. with cargo OF 200 bar
rels OF lime, was destroyed by fire ut the gas
house wharf at Nonkers, n. y. The total
loss il $4,000.
John u. stanffcr's cigar factory, Buch's
cigar sactory. Bomberger 4 Co.'S warehouse
and live frame stables adjoining, in the
borough OF l.itiz. Pa were burned. The
losses aggregate s36,0oO; insurance, Sls.o0O
A fire OF supposed inccndiary origin at
Clinton, Iowa, destroyed barn belonging
TO A. Jensen, together with it, contents. in
Guiding three horses. Loss, $1,000. This
lire was quickly followed by another. also
believed 10 be OF incendiary origin. barn
with two horses was burned. Loss. $500.
The >wanton Manufacturing Companys
building az swanton, OHIO, was completely
destroyed and the machinery almost entire
~ ruined. Loss, $4,000; partially insured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS SUICIDE CLUE.

Only Four Men Left of Fourteen who
Agreed Co XIII Themselves.
The recent topographic reports concerning
suicide club In nn eastern State recall
the fact that a similar club was formed at
indianapolis, lnd, eight years ago. but no
time I'm " hich it, members should kill them
selves was stipulated. II consisted OF four
teen members, and to-day but four members
are living. all the others except one. v ho
died OF consumption, having met violent
deaths. One member drowned himself In
the canal another shot himself ~ a Cncin.
natl hotel, another poisoned himself with
landannm, after trying seventy grains Of
quininc; another swallowed broken glass,
Two died Of delirium tremcns, one was killed
10y the ears, another was found dead. Three
VI the remainder live in indianapolis, and
&c fourth In Kansas City.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19

A Joliet Pastor Called Liar and forgsr
Amid Cheers and Htsscs.

The scandal In the First Baptist Church
OF Joliet, ILL.,. involving Rev. DIR. Whitman,
reached climax I'm disgraceful uproar,
during winch the brethren and sisters al-
most fought. The annual election OF officers
resulted i'm the choice OF board OF trustees
and clerk favorable TO the pastor by
small majority. The lecture-room OF the
church Was full OF spectators and l65 MEM
bers OF the church were also present. A
soon a. the election was over resolution
was Sfercd sustaining the pastor and de-
nounclng his accusers. This prccipitated au
unsecmiy wrangle. Charges Of forging and
lying were hurled at the pastor by the oppo-
siton and freely interchanged In 4 subdncd
way by the brethren and sisters. Kisses and
groans were mingled with shouts and cheers.
and big English mastin, who seemed 10 take
great interest In the affair, roarcd out like
lion. Deacon Patterson said; "Nou are u
foreigner; only here year. This is an
American church, built by American cap
ital. Ii you were christian gentleman you
would resign. We always lived in harmony
and brotherly love till YOU came. Why no
you want 10 divide uss' The pastor said
he would not be logged into Punishment by
conspiracy, and amid a great tumult the
vote was taken on the resolutions sustaining
him. all In favor marching around the altar.
numbering ~, and all opposed, including
the deposed deacons and the heaviest con-
tributing members,also marched around the
altar and numbered but 10. Then the pastor'S
friends unanimously checred cheered. the
big dog barkod, and the spectators shook
their sides with laughter. ID. NJ. stiles aud
wife. the first accusers of DIR. Whitman.
were then expelled. The opposition said
the pastor did not want TO be driven into
disgrace, and they wondered why Mrs.
stiles. an innocent christian lady, should
thus be driven Into disgrace, when she lad
no hand IN the matter. her husband bringing
the charge. The opposition will build
new church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-04-19

New York hoy supposed ts Have
Thrown Ills iirother Into the River.
John Costello, II years old. was charged In
the Harlem Police Court OF New York city
with the murder OF his brother Thomas, .
years old, his father being the complainant.
The latter stated 10 the court that the boys
went out together, aud Thomas did not re-
turn, John saying hts brother had left him
on the street. general alarm was sent
ont from police headquarters the following
day. but the most dlligent search since lns.
not ayailed TO ilnd the slightest trncc OF The
bor The other day the father was informed
that II was common report that John and
Ihomns, with anumber Of other BOYS, were
playing on the pier AT the foot OF East one
Hundred aud Eighteenth street and that they
quarrelcd, when John threw ms brother
Into the river and he was seen no more.
John denied the reports when questioned
and was arrested. The boy was committed
10 the police protectory for the present
The police arc actively at work trying 10
unrayel the mystery.