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EITHER MURDER OR SUICIDE
Powder Marks on the Face OF tho Rody
Found in Flushing Hay.

The dead man found In Flushing Bay, near
st. Romans We'll, on Friday morning. with
the right sde OF his head torn of. either COM
mitted suicide or was murdered and thrown
into the water DIR. Maynard of Flushing
found that he was instantly killed by tho dis
charge OF a gun or n heavily loaded pistol
held close to the head There were botches of
powder on the face. Tho wound was in such a
place that 1t might have been inflicted by tho
dead mans own hands.
Tho man apparently was in poor clrcum-
stances. One theory is that no SIT on wharf
shot himself. and fell backward into tho wa
tor He could have killed hims on tho beach
and been carried Off by tho tide.
Coroner Cory Of College Point believes the
man was murdered. There are a great many
more who think the same way. The clottcd
blood found on the mans clothing, they say. Is
sufficient proof Had he fallen into tho water
Immediately after being shot tho blood would
have mingled with the water and could not
have saturated his clothing to such IN extent
to heltore he was killed on land. no could
have boon killed on hoard some some. vessel ,S and
was found early on Friday morning and 1t hal
not boon in the water more than six hours. ~
a crowd OF boys who wore swimming of n
wharf in finishing about o'clock on Thursday
evening ~ they saw person answering tho
wharf 'snc, boys say also lie had an old fash.
toned army horse pistol. lie fired two shots at
them and they fed.
While Xachariah Hand was driving to New
York about pa O'Clock that Friday morning he
says he passed a delivery wagon standing on
tho causeway near St Romans We'll. Twomen
stood near the wagon talking. He was unnbe
to recognize cihor the men or tho wagon.
owing to tho darkness. james Welsh. who
brings the morning parel to Flushing, ais sa =
the mon Policeman StillwaEon says lie heard 4
morning. The dead man was between 30 and
co years old. lfo had gay hair and chin
whlskers His black and white striped trous-
ers and blue coat and waistcoat are of cheap
material. When tho body was first discovered
II was supposed to be that OF n man named
Bohlender of Newtown, who peddlCs sausnges
through the country. 1t is now said that BOIL
andar l. nIivp
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SEQUEL no IN EL0PEMENT.
The Man Found Dead at Cornwall IdeutI.
fed by the Vile He Deserted.

NEwDuRGH. July 12.-The Ners tonight
says that the man who was found dead at
Cornwall on Tuesday last from the effects Of
sunstroke was mono other than Charles II
knapp. who in April last eloped with Mary
Jane Callahan. q pretty domestic Knapp eft
several letters behind him which were nco-
herently written. and which led many to think
that he was insane. Some thought however,.
that they wero Gesgnedly written to convey
the impression OF insanity. 1t was supposed
that he had gone to the Pacific Coast. and noth-
ing further was heard of him. short time
ago tho Callahan cir! returned.
The Hr"S SAYS that Mrs. Knapp and her
grown daughter visited Poter's Fleldsat Corn
wall to identity the BODY Of the unknown man.
The body was eXhumel by Undertaker Rider.
hut Mrs. Knapp failei to make the identiiica-
ton complete until an India ink mark on tho
arm was shown This was 1t is said Just as
she had previously, described, and the body
was then reintcrrcd. The inquest developed
tho fact that when tho man was found dying
he wRs acting like n crazy man. and mutterinR
that tho officers were after him. and that he
wanted to be buried whore ho was
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and cabs with coRchmen wearing wedding
favors and bouquets, was continuous. and
arge force OF police had considerable Diff
Guilty In regulating traffic through the narrow
archway by which the yard Is approached.
Mr.. Stanley arrived shortly before o'clock.
and passed unrecognized into the yard. I'm
mcd!ately afterwarI Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone
drove up in an open carriage. and were APP
plauded to the echo. and scarcely was the tu-
multi of their reception stilled whom
the brides carriage suddenly swept up
to the western door. which until that
moment had not been opened. and before
the waiting thronG was fully aware Of her
presence had passed into the Abbey. Six boys
and six girls Of the little waits from the Ragged
School. whom Miss Tenant had beiriendcd.
all wearing white rosettes and their best
clothes were admitted BY the cloister entrance
md the rest Of the wedding party quickly fol-
lowed.
Promptly at . o'clock the choir marched UP
the aisle. followed by the Bishop OF Ripon and
the canons. while the great organ filed the
Abbey with sound. Stanley met his bride at
the altar. He looked worn and i'll and leaned
heavily on stout ebony stick. Miss Tenant,
stately and tall came in on her brothers arm.
Canon Farrar opened the service, then the
Bishop OF Ripon came down from the altar
to the stops. and the two plighted their troth.
The tears came into the brides eyes. but she
bore herself with fortitude and made the re-
sponses In a clear soft tone.
After the ring had been put in its proper
place. tho bride and bridegroom walked to tho
altar accompanied BY Mr.. Tenant aud the five
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OLD PARTNERS AT WAR.
They Quarrelled. Sc Parated. and then Began
IA Bitter strife In the Courts.


CORTLAND. n. Y. July 12--Lucien s. Gran
dali OF this town. and James Densmore OF
Brooklyn, were two noted and successful In
ventors who made fortunes by patented i'm
provemcnts on sewing and tyrowritnG ma
chimes and other special machinery. For a
time they were partners in business. but about
seven years ago they quarrelled and dissolved
tho partnership. and then embarked upon u
bitter strife in the courts that is still unllag-
GlnGly kept up in various forms by either party.
Tho first actions were begun by Inventor
Crandnli., VINO chal geo Inventor Densmoro
ErCss immoral tioS in letters written to tho
ltamngi ons. the well known manufacturers of
special machines at llion. 'rand4ll sued Dcns::
more for 425,OD0 damages for defamation Of
character. and also caused tue niter 10 DO In
dlctod BY The HeTkimor County Grand Jury l9r
February. 1887; and tho Jury awarded
Tho deir ndant appealed from. the iudg.
mont to the General Term. Then DeHs-
rGi9Fe to be- BY HH s
OF this county on charge Of perjury in con-
noetion with his Testimony given ut tho trial Of
innings by causing Mrs Adeia Densmore, the
wife Of tho inyentor and hor young niece, Miss
heT herr in Custody Of deputy Sheriff on Counter
charges Of perjury In connection with the same
trial. Both pEosSGSGmtions i9f perjury failed.
Iha Grand Jury here which Investigated the
charges against Mrs Densmore and Miss
upon tho two women turned upon the com
plRinant and began actions against him for
tho recovery Of t25, 0Op damages in each case,
for alleged malicious prosecution and false
Imprisonment There actions are pending on
the calendar OF ne Circuit Court for early trial
Either side has been represented throughout
by ~ formidable array OF able counsel.
Tho latest development In bis protracted
down by the General Term OF the Fourth Judi
clal Departmental the case OF Defendant Dens-
mores appeal rom the $4,000 verdict against
ing and Merwin concurring and Judge Martin
dissenting sets aside tho verdict and orders a
reversal OF this last judgment By the State
Court OF App0als.
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MIS-, stevep.,. Stolen Jewel. Founa.

NEWPORT. July 12-Mrs. paran Stevens's
jewels. which were stolen on the Sd inst were
found at o'clock this morning by her ham
bermaid under the pillow OF Mrs. Stevens s
bed Ever since the robbery was committed
the police have been convinced that the thief
was in the house. Every servant has been in
terroGated separately. but nothing could be
learned that would aid in discovering the thief
The maid. French girl who does not speak
English and who had charge of the jewels. was
very closely questioned but she bore her ex-
animation admirably. answered every inter-
roEatory with perfect GOODNESS and did not
give the stghtest evidence OF guilt. On the
contrary. the olice were rather proJudcod in
her favor, for her appearance was anything
but that Of Il guilty person.
The necklace. which was valued Mt $1,000.
was first discovered. and then the diamond
and emerald bracelets. The chambeImaid
went out into the upper hall and told the SER
Mrs. Stevens was found. Mrs. Stevens was in
ecstHcies when she heard Of the discovery of
tho jewels. She sent Tor the Chiei OF Police.
who. with Sergeant Curley. made another
searching invest Gation. but IL tho gully per-
son was In the house they could not get the
fact admitted. Tho police have assorted their
belief with mach positvcncss that the Jewels
would be returned. They are yet OF the opinion
that thoy will re able to find out who took and
returned them.
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J0I7IyGg AHorr TOWN.

John H. R-0ach . prnl'r % years o'h VINO ives at
Tldru-h. fractured ,, th-h somrh"" IN iIuai % 10
As.v" li"U-r vest ay At.e'n""u auI Is IN lie Cham
be- SIrn-. Iiu-".lrL
Among tho Passengers VITO sai'e1 for lIavre on ths
ftrh usnIp la BTr".u" yr,. crihN was T. t., iipluS
fD' IuI Il, hound ar braslp carried H. A. J. Carter
Ito lllwaitaa hlN.'iur
car. Scan Hilrr..uuf the lighter Horman. lying OF
Lp.Gyuur saU. re HureH NJ 'prHCk iaht htgi mat
hts r4gy Edward ITuNu ,ytrg Al Van fshni aii Mug
street, rsotEph Hat iA.rI overheard and been
drowned.
idv.rd Ecudr.cR a luAn.au Of ila las, l'lEt
ayru b" utd LIST .rErc' Fidlv alter po" In hHf
VUitn h,nlTi. carried 1Ar.,". SO electric tsl
pnirs lie prisoner MAS best Tor Tal III Ito Harlem
POlrs CUur.
curing no racing season 1t Monmouth Fax mo
FrunEYlyuua Railroad wll ran ape lAl tram fhyl"z
prsbruB.ss tursHdi 'tTeO's OF race days At 20
VI /. noon. AMI ~ - r. NJ win e&Irt On SUR.
New YORK .Ium eiIa'e.y AFTER races
The CIaromeus A,gucat on VIII give an excursion 10
Ry,r,iio Gr0ya "a tho liua,on day Thc boat
Crysta, stream VII cave Harrison Ftre"' bTUHSyn AZ
q A Sc. AMI bAg.rs VII cave NArtti street. East
b lNbr At"'g, liarrr0U sr'"', Edsl HNer ~ - ahd
1hlTty me- sIrytr. NOrth ENfr a. ING a. 81.
iur jIJ storage ;1bsyn-vr atpUT. the Ham.
burg American s'eau-hlp We SuI whgh arrived yes
10 ndy hefame sick Nth -mai puN un r 70! Ass. lIo
he transferred 10 Hor EFoueF iul lie vessel
UAs tumiglted aud came ~ IN the afternoon.
Ito fan Of tho Rasts WI no celebrated to morrow
Lion PRrk under the auspiccs Of tho french BenCvO
out society and tito HHOrAry iTesidenCy OI NLcount
Paul dAbIAc Consul General of France. 10 the morn
Ing there will be reception At the French C0nBulAt0
Snd the festivities a. L0R PARK will begin a. y,
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SUNK By HER BROKEN sH4FE
Tho BenKueiIa Meets tho Fate which the
City OF Paris Escaped.

Tho BenKuelIa Meets tho Fate which tho
City OF Paris Escaped.
The story OF the wreck OF the Portuguese
steamship Benguclla arrived here yesterday
In dispatches from Spain to the vessels agents,
Hngemeyer Il Brunn Of 102 Broad street.
Tho Benguella left this port on June 90. under
command OF Capt De Rosa. with twelve cabin
and forty-four steerage passengers and gen.
eral cargo, including 10000 bushels OF corn.
bound for Lisbon and the Azores.
Among the passengers were A. 1. Wiliston,
President OF the First National Bank Of
Northampton. his wife. daughter, and two sons.
and number OF wealthy Portuguese. The
steeraRe passengers were Portuguese from
Boston, New Bedford and Fall River.
The BenRuella ran into turbulent weather
when three days out. She was only 23j feet
long and was merely the plaything OF the seas.
When she arose on the crest OF a great wave
her propeller raced In the air, and whom she
plunged down the green incline the sudden
emerging OF the screw strained the shaft
On the morning OF juno "a. when the ship
was in midocenn and the passenGers we're Just
The engines could not be stopped Immediate
~. and the forward end OF the broken shaft
beat about the shalt tunnel and tore big h Eh
water rushed In and quickly drove the stokers
on deck and put out the fires: There was no
sea, and the crew was ordered to provision
and lower the lifeboats. The passengers some
OF whom wero Ill. and the crew We're safely
In the boats and clear Of the snip
about for several hours. when they were
sighted by the Italian bark Mariannina, which
them the bark had to lettison some OF her car
go. Two days later the steamship Alphonso
NH. was siGnalled. and the Benguelas PAS
Alphonso landed them at Corunna, Spain. on
July 2. They were taken thence to Lisbon.
Capt. Sprattley OF the British steamship Bic
la boarded the Benguella several hours after
she was, abandoned. He found breakfast on
passengers strewn about the deck. There
were twelve feet OF water in her engine room.
She sank Just after he left her.
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The Weather.

Fair weather continue yesterday in all parts of the
country except for yht rains in lower Florida Iowa
Wisconsin. Nebraska. Miuncfota, and Michigan.
Tie area of low pressure remained ovor Kansas
drawing warmer weather the Gulf over the south
western states. Tho increased heat spread as faR
north rs Iowa
There was o slight increase OF heat In tho Ohio val
leys nnd LAKE regions and the Atlantic coast. The
cause of this tho shifting of tho centre Of high
pressure from the New EnGIsni coast TO the South
Atlantic coast
Tho Temperature in this region ranged between TOO
and 500 with humidity about normal, and fresh south
west winds. shifting to southeast
To-day promises to be fair and slightly warmer;
Monday generally fair, with occasional showers and
Sill warmer,
Tho Thermometer a. TerryS pharmacy in THE suH
building recorded the temperature yesterday olowss
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MUST BATTLE BY THEMsxLrEs.
SO Founder Bradley Tells the Colored Folk 8
of Asbury Park.

AsBuRY PARK. July l2.-The colored people
here are being stirred UP because Jas. A. Brad
Icy has been having portion OF tho group OF
bathing houses at the foot Of Second avenue
arranged for the exclusive accommodation of
the negroes. Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
have q larger percentage OF coiored persons
than any other towns Of their size in New Jer-
sey, and during the summer seasons the hotels
al employ negroes In their kitchens and din
ing rooms. In tho evenings as soon rs the
negroes finish their work they go 10 the beach
and enjoy the broad plaza built by Mr.. Brad
ley and the one built along the beach by the
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. There
are numerous complaints made daily by white
people who come here to spend the season and
are annoyed by tho many negroes who gather
around the pavilion at the foot Of hsbury ave-
nue. and occupy the seats on the plaza. Mr..
bradley is an ardent Repub lean and has been
warm friend OF the cOlored rnce. lie says be
is compelled under the circumstances to pro-
vide separate bathing place for the negroes
Every year. there is some difficulty here over
the colored people. and tho proposed bathing
9r hm has
in the the African Methodist zion Ghureh in West
bury Park The members OF the League aro
ARRANGING to hold an indignation meeting at
dom ted to the church last year. Mr. Bradley
colored people upon the bcash at any time If
they caused trouble over. the Iroposed ar,
rroprietors side with Mr.. Bradley, and they
threaten to discharge all their colored help if
they raise any trouble here. They say TIE
negroes must be settled this season. as ench
year it becomes more veXatiOus. They say
also that there would be the same trouble with
white help ifthey gathered in crowds Of resorts
especially provided Tor guests OF the hotels and
lnnr5iup
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Average. .,...,.- ts,,r.''. ,,.'''''
Average on July II lS~3.......,

slGN,L OFIICT TOKTCIT I'LL x r. " SUSDAH
For Main, New Hampshire and Vermont fair, fol-
lowed during the afternoon night by showers south
erly winds; stationary remneraturo.
For Massachusetts fair followed by showers; warmer
in eastern stationary temperature in western portions
southcry winds
For Rhode Island, and Connecticut warmer; fGil
followed by showers southerIy winds
FOR eastern Nsw I0rk Eastern Pennsylvania and NeS0
crsey rlb. n,iyIr,d duHg me afternoon or niGh bD
SL0wsrs S0Whery I0i1t5; s1rspt IN northern
parton rrrrs'srp Nm YORK stationary temperature.
Forthe District OF CoIumaia Delaware and Maryland.
warmer; fair followed during the evening or night BY
showers; southerly winds
For western Acw Yors. western Pennsylvania, and
West Virginia far. followed by showers sontherly
winds: stationary temperature except in western New
York slightly warmer.
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CANADA'S DEFENCES.
She Is Putting Herself ShIpshape and Eng
land Helping IIer.

OTTAWA. July 12.-Within the past month
there has been great deal OF correspondence
between the British and Dominion Govern
ments regarding inc defences of Canada. The
Notifications at Halifax arc being greatly
strengthened by the British Government. and
the strctest lnIunctions have been given to
prevent any outsider gaining admittance to
the forts or the knowledge OF the improve
ments that are being carried out. The naval
defence of the Atlantic seaboard has been
strengthened by the arrival OF two large tor
pedo boats at Halifax from England this week.
On the Pacific coast tho defence5 OF British
Columbia arc being strengthened and several
pieces Of modern and heavy ordnanc will ar
live there from England for the defence Of the
province shortly. The feet congregating at
fsquimaul! is the largest ever on that station
and the idea Of establishing Daval re.
British navy is revived. From headquar-
tiers at Ottawa the order has gone out
to the several deputy Acknowledgement to
furnish full information regarding tho condi-
ton Of forces and deiences OF their respective
awakening from that State, Of, letharGy which
has always characterized their sympathles
toward Canada is most apparent while the
local or dominion author ties are showing o
less activity in preparing for any event.
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ATTEMPT 10 WRECK 4 TRAIN.
Narrow EscaPe of the Limited Express TO
Chicago on the Central KOnd.

Chicago on the Central Road.
MEDINA. July 12.-On the Central Railroad
early this morning an attempt was made 10
wreck the North Shore limited train, made up
OF sleepers filled with passengers, bound from
New York 10 Chicago. A rapid run was made
from Rochester. q distance of forty miles and
when nearing this place Engineer Bradley
slowed up to a n-mie speed to pass Medina
station on schedule time. Suddenly the train
left the main track and turned the
sharp curve to the siding. Tho air
brakes were quickly applied and tho
engine was reversed. but the train was
not brought to standstill until tina locomo-
tive had pouGhed through the earth for dis
lance OF fifty feet, and finally crashed through
a heavy platform Of a, weigh scale. Neither
iiremen nor engineer left their posts. though
their positions were ones of danger. Tho pas
ssngers were greatly excited upon learning OF
til" ATTEMPT upon their lives. but praised the
work OF the engineer Had the train been run
ming at its usual rate OF speed fifty miles por
hour. the loss Of lilo would have been terrible.
as the whole train would have been thrown
down Il steep embankment The passengers
were delayed only six hours. Railroad OIL
Gals say the wreck WAS the work OF trampS,
who object was plumber.
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A MADMANON A LOCOMOTIVE.
HE HOLDS THE ENGINEER DOWN
WHILE THE TRAIN D1SIIES ALONO.
A Hundred Passengers In Peril of Their
LIVcs-TTninm-n at Lust scramble Over
the Tender aud OVerpower the Maniac.

A Hundred Passengers In Peril of Their
EIVcs-TUninm-n at Lust scramble over
the Tender aud OVerpower the Maniac.
J,Nrsvl1lr. Wis. July 12.-Ono hundred
messengers Numbered toward death on tho
Chicago and Northwestern through EXPRESS
north OF this city to-day, over switches that
were shut barely in time to keep the train from
destruction.
Along tho track the train few. while other
trains were rushed into aide tracks and out OF
danger by frightened truinmen. who realized
something to lie wrong. Past depot platforms.
where Ieople watched In wonder, tho train
sred without rausc.
On tho floor Of tho locomotive cab lay Engi-
nccr Steve llotellinG, n man of massive build,
powo.less in tho grasp OF n maniac. The Inc
sane man. his face bluckened 10y coal dust, his
clothing stripped almost from his body in the
lifo and death struggle. and his shoulders COW
cred with blood, brnndished n wrench which
he had clutched from tho engineers tool box.
Both his arms were in the grasp OF the al-
most dcspairing man beneath him. but men on
the denot platform Mt CIyman, one Of the
towns through which the train shot, could see
that he had noarly freed himself aud that III
another moment, unless some help should
come. tho murderous blow OF the wrench
would fall.
Tho maniac was Engineer Hotcllne's fires
man, c. L. Hastings. Near Watertown he had
stepped from tho cab to tho tender to coal up.
He did not return, and Engineer HoteliDR
reached lack from his seat. pulled
aside tho cab curtain. ana looked ont.
As tho curtain moved aside Hastings bounl-
ed in from tho tender. His face was distorted
MS II in agony. and there WAS In his eyes look
which Engineer HoteinG could only liken to
that of wild beast He clutched tho engineer
about the neck and threw him headlong to the
swaying footboard.
! There the two struggled rs the train dashed
| on under a full head Of steam. At one time the
engineer oil but dropped to the rails beneath.
| lie recovered himself by desperate effort but
could do nothing more than 10 save himself
| from the blows of the insane mans weapon.
| Tho engine. left without fresh fuelAvas Slow
| ~ losing steam. but still rushed on at a rate
| that could mean nothing less than a fearful
tragedy ut tho first switch left unturned.
AS the train swept past Clyman without
stopping. tho passengers and train crew rea-
! lied that something was wrong, and a party
| hurried toward Writhing and struggling
among the blocks Of coal on the tender they
| saw the engineer and his maniac assailant.
! Hastings was overpowored and taken to the
| baggage car. Amoment afterward he tainted.
/ Consciousness did not return until twelve
| hours later.
| Tho intensely hot weather. made more try
! ing by the temperature Of the cab. is given as
! the cause OF his insanity. and there are fears
| that he cannot recover
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james Dcuorell ngnd - who for many years was
well known in smppIny circles in NJ" NorE aui
time was member "f tho Maritime ENr! SuEc, WAS
committed yesterday by Justice kulnHnu At aGap"'ou
to tire COuuty huu.r Tor three months a va rant
lie tOnnd on Friday night wandering about the
streets OF clifton lie was nuHY rsen m charge nv
policeman, and conveyed TO iplce Head Na'isrs N
Staptc'un. III re- he aid D." Md no Au!n" aud w,
without any mems Of uPpor', 10 was very weak
from want % n"uTlsHmrHL and slrei. r' urG" = VINO
apparently hR- no friends at,-n Island, 5t"ulrl ia
be glad wien Ne heard lie To - 10 the county house.
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rhnuoa Tumble, from His Spiral Tower.

Achlo Ihlion, an acrobat ut Rockaway
Beach. met with an accident yesterday. lie
treads a wooden ball up u spiral runway and
dcscends in the samo manner. All wont well
yesterday afternoon until he had gyrated up
to about hall the distance he had 10 cover
when be was seen to totior and finally fail.
Tie ponderous wooden Globe came first
breaking its way through bars and netting
until 1t reached the ground,
1t ieil amohg thg people several barely
hmsolk Tor second he struggled TO keep on
the runway. but IL was IN vain, In his fall he
struck an iron rod, which he grasped and
saved himself from any serious injury.