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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
ELIZABETH
ONE MAN BLOCKS THE PROJECT

ONE MAN bl1CN 40 AiiA' hANC"''D''
Tie postOfiice authorities here are In quandary
over the refusal Of the occupant Of the city Steam
Laundry which has been selected as site for a post
Office 10 remove his stock 50 that the place can lie
torn down and new pOstOlice building De erected
The Postmaster General accepted the proposition Of
W p Thomas to build suitable home for the
postal business and the latter ordered to 20
ahead as quickly as possible. When Mr. Thomas
asked d. T. Howard. the laundry proprietor. TO vacate
the premises he refused to do saying that lie
should have had three months notice I'm writing lie
has engaged lawyer and proposes 70 fight Il ont. and
II looks now II Elizabeth would not get a new
postOfice this year. although the people loudly
clamorng for something 70 De done I'm the matter. as
IN addition 10 It's camped quarters the present office
Is in a most dangerous place.
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NEW BRJ-NSWICK
PRISONERS AND TRAIN-WRECKERs AT

pOISUNENS MD IRNI w NFlJN flH5 NJ NVINh'
There was a badly frightened man among the dozen
men who work the Pennsylvania Railroad near
Deans station on Monday. lie was young fellow
named Philip Cah At noon he about 10 drink
some coffee from his dnuercan when he discovered
some green stIlf in the can. He showed it to his
companies who said it Paris green. Two
Italians who have shown an ugly disposition and
have frequently drawn their knives on slight
provocation were suspected, but evidence has been
found against them
ON tie same day, early in the morning a section
boss named BrOphy discovered two rails loaded down
with stones on the main track. near crossing
half a mile west of Deaus, aud removed them. No
Chew to the perpetrators Of the ran-wrecking scheme
has been fOnud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

MOUNT VERNON.-One Of the residents Of the town.
who goes to and nom his business IN New-lork daily
and Who has made it his practice u annoy ana insult
young women Passengers Oh the train was checked IN
his reprelIeusible practice few days ago aud was
severely punished by a brother Of one Of the women
whom he had lnSultef' lttte! Hshed Many
Commuters" was Published In The Record yesterday
which reads The thanks Of the Mount vernon ladies
IRE due The Record fJr suppTNsg the slcy LOOKING
maSler' who has been making nu sance OF himself
BIZ following them around. lie has changed his train;
also ls hat and yachting cap now taxes te pace OI
the white deer The latter probably driven over
his pate by some Indignant citizen. We advise the
next lady he annoy' 70 poke me end Of eT pado eG
in various ways The Mount Vernon Athletic A'soca-
ton has arranged game Of baseball with tle Corl1I'
club on SATURDAY afternoon. special wash Or drlll
OF steam Fi:c Engine Company No VII take place III
tie morning at lloer'S Lake: and me l1oneer Demo.
cratic Club viii follow The example oi Iamnany Hall
by reading the Declaration OF Independence. listening
to addresses BY Unknown orators, with the additional
ha been ~ Authorized to collect the assessments against
property for the cost Of the lateral sewers and several
with the Intention of seeking the pa sage Of specia
act by the Legislature 10 permit the issue on loan Donds
and want 10 have the cost of stgerng paid at once
4 consultation has been held with the sewer Commit
tee Judge Mills and the village counsel, and they de
cide that the tax must be paid before July L. or else
fee Of per cent must be added. some nave pro
posed to delay paving the assessment ana 70 submit 10
he per cent penalty for indefinite time but II me
assessments not paid the property Of the dehnquent
will he sold FOR the payment OF the tax.
TARRYTOWN-Dr T. V. Roe. q welknown dentist.
was stabbed late Wednesday night IN the poolroom OF
the Perry House al this place by Walter Connor
cigarmakcr Roe was playing pool when he got into
a quarrel with Conner. Conner drew knife, II Is
charged, and inflicted ugly wound IN R0e's race
DR. Freeland who attended Roe. took four stitches In
the wound Connor was arrested and was admitted
10 bail 10 appear for hearing on July l6.
YONKERS.-W William II. Kane, a patIolman. was
-osiortov rouviced I'm the CITY Court. before Judge
Tboyct and jury OF having brutally dubbed Richard
Moore on Hawthorne ave, near the salvation ARMY
barracks on the evening Of June %. Kane had been
ordered To suppress rowdyism" in that neghborhoo1
and arrested Moore and charged him with intOXication
and disorierlv conduct Moore tried and &C
united when he made the connterCharge against Kane
OF outrageous assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
,rF1C7AIs SAID TO HAVE FEN INDICTED.

Chicago July "a dispatch from Springfield Ill,
SAYS: The United states Grand Jury has returned
some indictments for violations of the Interstate Com
merce law 1t is said that among the victims Is
prominent freight official of the Wabash road ana
member of a big Touring mill firm of st. Louis 1t being
alleged that the road made rebates to the firm -four
exported Another person indicted is said TO be all
official OF the Grand Trunk"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

Kansas City, July 2.-The Union Pacific Railway Com
pany has made Oh inspection Of the crops in the counte'
along its system Kansas. The report r. exhaustive
and complete 1t covers twentysx counties ana shows
the of small grain 70 be l25OO0O DIVIDED fo
lows: Wheat per cent; oats, Ia per cent ana rye
per cent The average yield per acre y placed st nine
bushels wheat thiTtynine bushels Tor oa@ anu
eighteen bushels for rye. The total production IN TN
tweng@N counties is figured al 100000 bu'he' o.
wheat s2j 600 bushels Of oats and 100000 bushels Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
DEMANDING LOWER RATES.

Chicago July 2-Representatives OF the Michigan lines
had meeting here to-day TO consider proposition 70 re-
duce freight rates from Rapids the seaboard The
na.et rates from Grand Rapids the as thosc
from Chicago, but for time the shippers at th"'
point lave been protesting against the apparent discrmAa
ton and demanding reduction to basis not exceeding
9G pcr cent Of the Chicago The conference did not
result in an agreement, and the meeting adjourned with
out action until next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

thrteenyea stepdaughter Of Joseph Durrenoerger,
Of Riverside. The GIRL who is said to be attractive.
was enced forciby taken away from her home last
Monday by Stroeben and has not been seen since;
Habeas corpus proceedings will be instituted 70 compel
Streben to tell where she is. He says he married her
In New York. StTOeben is foreman In the Anger "
simon dye works
Ii rumored yesterday that the Cooke Locomotive
COmpany's extensive plant at Lakeview would
shut down indefinitely tonight The blacksmithshop
has been closed for some weeks. The rumOr was not
entirely true premature: but many hands have
been laid of, and large number OF Others II Is siso
will be Informed tomorrow that they need not report
for work after July 4.
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rLrGHr OF ~ ARKANSlN sHERFF.

ST. Louis. July "a dispatch from ArlanSac CAY.
Ark. saws. Developments fully confirm the report
Of the defalcoton Of sheriff Woreld Yesterday after
noon his family packed mp all their effects and left
here on the Kate Adams for Memphis. The actual
shortage will lee in the neighborhOOd Of 100000 made
mn Of STATE tan school tax and levee tax 1t VIII be
a total loss to the bondsmcn. IE addition 10 ms
advices from Little Rock say he IS short S3o.ooo on
i sc,tlement Of last veal II IS stated that Wareld
T., ho,,uv in cotton futures during the last few
nouths The people here are bi:er against hm and
every effort Will be made 10 capture him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
NEWS FROM NEW JERSEY.
JERSEY CITY.

FOR TRYING TO SHOOT A MAN IN THE BACK
Peter White wclllnown liquor dealer, was con-
vcted Yesterday Of charge Of having attempted TO
kill Captain Daniel Mowilliams April 81. The
captain walking in Exchange Place after leaving
TaylOr'S Hotel when he heard the report of revolver.
lie turned around and Peter White with pistol
in his hand aimed him. lie heard the hammer of
the pistol click twice. and his life probably saved
because the weapon or cartridges w,re detective Nc
Williams Cheeseman's beer shop In Exchange
Place and for d policeman. who arrested White
som, time later at hi, home. IL said by Nc
Williams that White had gudge against him be
cause McWillams owed hun IA small amount Of money.
The Jury recommended White to mercy lie will
he sentenced Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
CT pA1rI,s GOOD SHOWING.

Chicago, July 2 (SpecaD.-A local newspaper says ::
'The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Company l. siau-
lied over showing that will be made In tS annnai Re-
mort for the year ending June 80 This report has
not vet been issued and VIII be for several weefS
but enough is by the officials 70 estimate That th"
net earnings Will show an Increase OF about slooVVVo
Considering the that for the last SIX months ny ffa
ON Of heavy falling of grain and stock shipments all
Western roads have suffered more or less this Is an sx
traordnsrlly good shaving. The passenger dep'rTneh
comes IN for increase over the previous year %
to--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
FREIGHT RATES OUT OF NEw-ENGLAND.

The executive committee OF the Trunk Line ASsocis-
ton held another meeting yesterday to consider the
important but badly demOralized freight situation in
New England. Rates out Of New England have been
in an unsettled state since the opening OF navigation
and Commissioner Goddard has been long struggling to
have them restored Ills success has not been
marked and the executive committee Has now taken
the matter In hand. The committee reached 10 de
csion yesterday but VIII hold another meeting neAt
week.
The canals and lake transportation have been the
greatest disturbing elements though rates nave also
suffered because OF the competition OF the chesapeake
and Ohio and other Southern lines. The New England
roads were not represented at the meeting yesteHay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

ST. Louis, July "A dispatch from san Antonio.
Tex, says: &C. ". LoNpy. who was brought here
Yesterday a rqulsu.n from Oakland. CAL prove,
10 have been much more extensive embczzler than
thought The Indictment against him was for
demanding the NewNork Life Insurance Company. of
which he local agent, OF ~ 900 II now appears
that his shortage will reach S2O,DOOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
NEWARK.
TlIE CITY GAY WITH BuNTING.

T1IE CITY GAY WITH BUNTING.
Newark IS a mass OF decorations I'm honor Of the
ticnnla saeugerfest Of the Northeastern Saengerbund.
which begins at CALIFORNIAN Park in Newark 10 day.
The work of decoration begun two days ago In
the principal thoroughfares, and last night all the
public Buildings stores and offices covered with
flags, bunting and notices. The German section OF
the city known the Il7 containing about 10000
population Is fairly smotered I'm decorations, the Ma
ona colos everywhere predominaing, while at Gale
DOMAIN Park and its vicinity the display Is dazzling,
The finishing touches were given Tuesday to the
great music hall in the park, which will contain
900 persons. and last night the united singing so
cietes OF Newark had rehearsal in the ball with
much effect.
To-day every German In Newark will BE- at liberty,
and the day viii be given up receiving and wecOln-
ing the visiting societies they arrive the
different railroads. All the local societies aud many
clubs will keep open house for the visitors. re-
ceptlon and entertainment committee Of the local SO
cetes VIII direct the strangers TO the lodging places
vacant stores specify fitted up as dormtOres. The
Common Council has given the Of the chamber
ut the CITY Hall TO the societies and has made ap
preparation TO pay for the services OF special policemen
The fireworks display for the Fourth Of July post
poned by the Council Committee 10 Tuesday night,
tuesday ~ be observed a general holiday.
Tonight the feast will begin with tOrcllght pro
cessiOn Of the singing societies and to morrow the
mus cal programme viii be begun with full rehearsal
In Festival Hall I'm CALIFORNIAN Park, followed by an
opening concert Of all thc societies In the afternoon and
musicians. me programme Of the Saengerfest has
already been given Ia The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

EOR THE NEW.JERSEY ATHLETIC CLUE GAMES.
The annual games for mb'rs Of the New-Jepcy
Athletic Club will 10 held at BIyonne CITY " J.. to-
morrow. There will also be baseball game between
the Crescent and NewJ -r,ey Athletic Club teams while
IN ,e evening there viii a display Networks cold
and silver trophies viii be given the winners in the
various athletic contest. Some Of the entries
F. ID Edwards W. NJ Craft W. II. Morgan. F. G.
Puner. Brown +. ]. Grodv, T. Clark. IL. X. Zust +.
Marks +. Hjertberg. G. NJ. Sands. c. L. Greenhall
c. b. Gardner J. II. Green. w. l.. Langdon C. Wander.
WORT II. COnnor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
ENTRIES For TIE LARcHMoNT REGATTA.

The following entries have been received for the
annual handicap regatta Of the Lsrcbmont Yacht Club
on July 4 Sch0OnerS-IrnceSS. Lotus Victor, Teri
pest sloops-Ca.a. SayonrH, Mneoa, Jessica, Nail
titus MStral, SaOna Viking, Amazon. Iris, Kangaroo
Ariel Smuggler Naeless. Coyote. Zeal cabin catb0ats
Nellie, Dot. Wonder, NalIma. Mniette, open yacht
sirene, Tattler, Edna, Wanda Ada, Phyllis. ZetCa.
The regatta committee will accept additional entries
up to the morning Of the race. and expect the Hst
~ be considerably enlarged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
cAnnrrc AwAY rIIE sroCK AT NIGHT.

Marshall 81 Terry, shoe manufacturers oil BrooAlyn'
moved their plant Port Jefferson L. l., several weeks
ago and occupied building owned by the Board OF
Trade They also borrowed $4,000 OF Tire Board, Civ
ing their notes as security, and few Gays ago they
obtained ~ 800 from the Bank Of Port Jefferson Oh
note indorsed by H. VI. Randall, f. NJ. Davis and j. H.
Overton. The factory was closed last week and yes
terday said that the firm had failed with scarcely
anything left for the creditors. To secure the IN
dorsers 10 the note OF 81 800 mortgage was given Oh
the machinery but some OF the machines were leased
property The stock was being carried away at mid
night on Wednesday. Warrants have been issled iol
both members OF the firm.
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.,o,.n .rn rllr MOrNrAINs OLE yIRGINIA.

rempeiature depends upon altitude as well as ati'
tude The Pennsylvania Railroad Company tOdr.
inv. uer.onally conducted tour 10 tire mountains ii
Virginia visiting the battlefield Of gettysburg Luray
Cayr. and Natural bridge will afford pleasant time
m which o enjoy the realistic object lessons OF natural
wonder, special train leaves Cortlandt and Des-
brosSes sts ferries at 40 "A. IN. Wednesday July D.
Tickets covering all expenses, 40. Itinerary oottn
able OF Tourist Agent Pennsy lvania Railroad Company
NO. 64S Broadway, -
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4 STREET RAILWAY INCREASES ITS c.

Baltimore July AT meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Baltimore City Passenger RAILWAY Com
panv to-day il voted 10 increase the capital stock
and bonded indebtedness Of the company that por
tion Of the road may be cabed The capital stock vi"
be increased by issuing 1000 shares OF stock al ~
each II was also resolved that the board Of directors
lie authorized 10 borrow $l,OOo,OOO at D per cent
secured by mortgage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

Patrons Of the Long Island Railroad leaving town
for the Fourth OF July Holiday will ind IL adyHn-
tageous to leave calls for baggage at
offices In New York foot Chambers st. +. H.,
and l,3l3 Broadway. brooklyn. Flatbush Avenue
station and 5J3 Fulton st-so that trunks may be
called for and checked at residence direct for
ton. avoiding thereby the delay Of checking At stations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
QUESTION OF PpO.RATING.

Chicago July "A special meeting Of the passenger de-
,a,t.n of the Central Tralc Association VIII b. held
tomorrow 10 decide whether the Eastern lines shall pro-
rat. with their Western connections on the basis OF The
reduced rates between Chicago and the Missouri River
The Chicago Railroad Association will issue supplement
., tho onartev ratc.sheet quoting rates TO the terri
tory beyond the Missouri River In consequence of the re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

superintendent William H. Maxwell OF Brookwell,
took for his subject The Literature OF Education
meeting of the New-Jerscy Council Of Education
was held this afternoon at the Ocean Hotel Reports
were read from the various committees. Samuel Lock
wood IS president Of the Council Professor Bevier,
IT, OF Rutgers College New Brunswick gave an inter.
esting lecture this evening on THE Public Schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
MESTCHESTER COUNTY.

A GIRL SWALLOWS A FIFTY-CENI PIECE
Ethel Tompkius. the eleveny ear-old daughter of
Bayard Tompklns, Of sing sing, on Wednesday after
noon was sent on an errand 10 store In the village
and on the way she placed 5O-cent silver piece in
her mouth which she swallowed. The piece became
lodged In her throat aud Dr. l. J. Lane. who was
summoned to attend the girl saved her from choking
by forcing the silver piece into tie stomach Yes
terdav the girl did not complain OF illefteets from
her peculiar experience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
PULLMAN BUFFET PhIlLOR CAR TO CAPE MAY
VIA PENNSYLVANIA EAILROAD.

The Pullman Buffet IHror Car now in service
between New-York and Cape MAY has proven
great convenience tO the admirers OF thar
flvOrite old resort. The leaves New York station
foot of CoTtIandt and Desbrosses ss.. al 90 p.
every week day arrives at Cape May at 10 p. m
IN ample time 10 dress for dinner. Returning, 10 leaves
Cape May at z 90 a. III and reaches NewY York al
IL 40 a. A trip % Cape May the Fourth
would be an enjoyable experience. "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
AN ELEVATED ROAD CHARTERED.

Springfield. H.. July 2The Secretary OF state issued
A license to-day TO the North Chicago Elevated Railway
Company, capital stock Slo0OOOO0 to construct ana OPP
at elevated railways Chicago TO various suburbs The
tncorroraors are mere gurhcads, and represent syn
dictate Of New-YorS, Boston and Philadelphia capital
i.t. whose names axe withheld.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

oswego, n. Y. July 2--The I'D Assembly District
Republican Convention today renOminated Assembly
man W. H. Selleck elected judicial delegates favorable
TO County Judge ". L. Wright. for supreme Cour;
Justice, and the following State delegates W. II. Sci
Ieek George Colville, Frank smith, NJ. X. StrattOn
ID. II. Trimble and II. NJ Costello
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
IIOROKEN.

Edward Ellison. son OF the Rev. Mr.. Ellison, who
some years ago OBLIGATED clergyman In Hoboken,
arrested Wednesday night lie was charged with
having passed several bogus checks on the shop
keepers. one OF his victims James Heath, a hat
ter who accepted bad check for 40 In payment Tor
q smnl pnrchnSe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
mGHwAYMEN ATTACK A YOUNG WOMAN.

James Dundes Of No 235 Raroad ave, and Cath
crime Knncy. Of Fourteenthst strolllng Wednes
day night about the grounds OF the Harrison estate
which has recently been selected for a park. when
Dundes approached by a man. The stranger rep
resented himself to be officer and he commanded the
young man 10 60 with him. Dundes did So but after
walking short distance demanded TO the alleged
officers authority. When shield shown him
Dundcs turned 10 90 back to the girl. As he did 80
lie heard her and her In the hands Of two
men. lie for policeman and found Patroman
Duffy They FASTENED TO the aid Of The girl and sue
ceeded I'm capturing Of her a>sailants. The fellow
said he was Morris Doran, Of No. 1873 Waynest. when
in the police station In the police court yesterday
Miss Kinnely said the two who seized her secured
SO and gold watch She received no other injury
except fright. Doran committed by Justice
Davis for examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

FOURTH OF JULY IN THE MOUNTAINS.
VIA The CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEw-JERSEY.
Special train for Mauch Chunk. Glen OnOkO and the
switch Back will leave New York. foot Lberty-st.,
y r., at 30 a. m. Returning, arrive at New York
Fare for the trip 90 See advertisement In
As paper. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

given 10 the poor children Of the city
by the Childen's Aid society went 10 Boynton Beach
in the steamer Blackbird yesterday. The boat was
crowded with delighted children. aud there were bar
rels Of fruit pyramids Of cake cans OF icecream aud
fresh milk and great piles OF sandwiches.
When the city entered into contract with the E%tSt
Jersey Water Company for new aqueduct plant to
hiring Water direct to Newark from the PeQuannoCk
Valley forty miles distant In the PasSalc watershed, the
calculation that the minimum supply of p 5000
gallons daily would be enough ~ supply the city's
need for about ten years. At the end Of that period
the city was to paw balance OF S2,OOO.OOo for the
pIant making 36OO0.OOO in all, and take the maxi
mum supply Of JOOOOOO0 gallons dolly. 1t Is now
found that the water consumption reaches ~ between
% 600 600 and 25,OOO,OOO daily. The new supply
va, not to be turned before next May or June and
the prospect i that the full minimum supply viii be
construed about that time. necessatng an Increased
flow from the stOIa g reservoir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

ST. Louis. July "A dispatch from Houston, IeNsS
SAYS "a rumor current the effect that the Missouri
and Texas Is ne1ot atng the purchase of the
Ar,u,ss Pass road officials Of the former ROAD nave
recently made tour OF Inspection OF the latter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
ROCK ISLANDS EARNINGS.

Chicago. July 2.-The estimated gross earnings OF the
system OF the Rock Island road for the month oil
June 81 2s7 COZ an compared with the
same period last year OF sl2915l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

Richmond Va. July 2.-tieoIge H. stephens has been
promoted from the place Of general superintendent 70
that Of general manager the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03

@$@~'N "
GrotOn, Mass, July BY the will Of Elle Shum-
way who died last week. the trustees OF Lawrence Acad
envy Of this town will receive between $50 900 and
$4,000 for the uses Of the institution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-03
PAT ERSON.

Justus Stroebcn, Italian. about twenty-five years
old was held Yesterday charged with abducting the