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A. I. sTEMAEr

Occasionally desperate spectators use
his magic name to coDjure with in stock
operations the most notable instance being
the forgery of his signature TO document
guaranteeing dividends on tt1c stock of the
New England railway. Even chen he goes
abroad for recreation he does not escape
the schemes aud opportunities of fortune
seekers. During his last trip TO Europe he
was beset on all sides, and returned tired
out instead OF rested Among other things
brought to his notice was huge bogus
diamond, which the owner offered to sell
for the sum Of S3,0O0,0OO. With the expert
sace of every day and the fate Of A. T.
Stewart before his eyes, il is reported that
Mr. Gould has arranged to prevent any post
norton desecration Of his body by the con
struction of tomb which is guaranteed to
defy the efforts Of the most expert scoun
drel who ever attempted to rob grave.
Like Gould, Stewart, the dry goods
prince, endured much by reason Of un.
lawful demands made upon his hardly
earned but enormous assets. Like Gould,
also, the shrewd Scotchman was rarely
deceived. and gave up little in the way of
tribute 20 swindlers or blackmailers
Only after his death did the human
hyenas triumph. They stole the corpse
they held IL for ransom, and, il the un
denied report y to DO believed. they 70
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22

Frequently a man loses his life while
risking it in the performance of deed of
bravery and daring, but it is seldom that
life is sacrificed in the mere performance
of kind deed. But it is thought the
death of John N. Ames, formerly of Cam
den, Me-, which occurred in Detroit re-
Gently, was caused in this way. He took a
sick. friendless boy from the street into his
Office. wrapped him in his own overcoat
and notified the authorities, who took him
to the hospital, where he soon died of ma
lignant diphtheria Mr.. Ames was soon
taken with the same disease and died.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22

HE attempt re-
Gently made by
Charles j Dixon
to extort a large
sum Of money
from Jay Could is
the latest OF those
incidents which
from time To time
make 1t plain 70
people Of moCier
ate circumstances
that the life Of "A
millionaire is not
n continual round
OF pleasure.
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Precious thought, my father knoweth,
In his love | rest;
For whate'er my father doeth
Must be always best.
Well know the heart that planneth
Nought but good for me:
Joy and sorrow interviewer,
Love in all see.
Precious thought. my father knoweth,
Careth for his child:
Bids me nestle closer to him
When the storms beat wild.
Though my earthly hopes are shattered.
Ant. the teardrops fall.
Yet he Is himself my sOlace,
Yea, my "all in ALL"
Sweet 70 tell him all he knoweth,
Roll on him the care,
Cast upon himself the burden
That cannot bear.
Then without "a care expressing.
Simply TO lie still,
Giving thanks to him for all things.
Since il is his will.
oh. to trust him then more fully!
just to simply move
In the conscious, calm enjoyment
OF the fathers love.
Knowing that life's checkered pathway
Leadeth 20 his rest.
Satisfied the way he taketh
Mast be always best.
L. w. In Christian Herald.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22
NONOMEJSKY.

serted her while on their way TO the west
after few weeks soiourn in New York
Novomejsky returned To Russia and was
seized by the authorities, who have written
10 the Pittsburg coroner for full details
concerning Eva's abandonment and sui
eide. Abduction is serious offense in
Russia, and il it is proven that Novomejsky
left Eva in destitute condition, his com.
mission will be taken from him and he
will be sentenced to several years at hard
labor in the Siberian mines. 1t is reported
that Eva and Victor quarreled on the train
just before arriving in Pittsburg
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22

Gould, stewart, Moen--all three grew to
financial eminence by their own efforts. II
these hard beaded, clear Drained cautions
men Of the world could not escape the ban.
dit-like demands Of adventures, what then
must be the pitiable case of the unfortu
nate who, ~ the saying goes, IL born with
gold spoon In his MOUTH" He knows Of
riches only as an inheritance. and not AS a
thing 10 be fought for aud won in he bat
tie marts of commerce As a baby he has
To be guarded from kidnapers 1t is IA time
Of anxiety when the nurse girl takes him
out for mn airing, and his photograph must
not he published for fear that the child
stealer may thus identify his prey Later
on come, the period Of self invited peril
As "A young man he may make an undesir
able match or court the costly society OF
dissolute women, those dainty featured
but soulle,s creatures who live in luxury
because their male dupes are fools. cyclists
or brutes
The police sag that 20.OOO of these adven
turesSes flourish in New York alone. Or
the gIlded youth may affect the stage. and
like Howell Osborn, be hamperei a. To in.
herted fortune In consequence Or he
may 20 IN for manly SPORTS" and furnish
plucking such as that in which the late
Joe Coburn delighted to indulge. The
gambling house and the "badger game"
the business Investment" and the "out.
ragged husband are among the commoner
stumbling blocks in his path. and If he
reaches the age of thirty unscathed and
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22
4 Eascally Russian Officer.

1t has been discovered that Eva Bloch.
the young and beautiful girl who hanged
herself in the Union depot at Pittsburg
early in March, came Of a family with high
connections in Europe. She ran away from
Warsaw with Victor Ivanovic Novomeisky,
an officer in the Siberian artillery, who de
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22

A few days ago lightning struck house
at Norwich, Conn, and cut half an inch
off the rim of an inverted goblet on Ia.
BILE. leaving the goblet otherwise undis.
turbed. The electricity also set the hands
on the clock ahead four hours without
stopping the clock.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22

still possessed OF wealth, the heir is quite
likely to look down from the cynical height
OF experience and denounce his fellow crea.
lures rs thieves and scoundrels. They are
not, Of course, only a few deserve such
Characterization. But then the Millionaire
has some excuse for his false view of hu.
mainly. lie i, the natural prey of human
wolves, hyenas and coyotes.
FRED &. DAYTON.
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come Of which he
W as to Il av e
through life His
mother, who died
last March, seems
also to have lacked
con fl d &c in
Howell BY her
willaf fund Of 900,
100 is established
for him. He can
enjoy the income
during life, and
may dispose of the
principal 10y will
to such lineal d.
sranIanta m. ,.u
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22
THE WAR ON MIDAS
Perils to Which Men Of Millions
Are Subjected.
LATEST ATTACK ON JAY GOULD

"Chrizts Follower Through Their
Agent Try To Force Aim to Pay over
a Large Sum-The stewart Grave Rob
bery-Moen's Experience.
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SIZE WAS THE sURLesoUe QUEEN.
Fay Tempieton's Alleged secret Union
with q NiIlionaire's Son.

IL was prophesied early In his life that
Howell Osborn would be one of the richest
young men in America His father, Charles
j. Osborn, was perhaps the best known
broker of New York, the yearly commits
sions paid to his firm amounting to $3.50.
600 But when the old gentleman died no
money was bequeathed to Howell outright;
SjOO.OOO was left 20 him i'm trust. the In.
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SHOT DOWN IN COURT.

Tragic sequel to Feud Between Two
Nentuckians.
That threatened men live the longest
was recently eXempliiied again in Ken
lucky
When pretty Lena Moore, one of the
bellies of EliZabethtown, Ky, married Will
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1891-05-22
THE WONDERFUL BOOK.
Why APoLLoS NIGHTLY CON-
WINGED THE JEWS"

a. L. Well to Read the Original Text "
One Has Had Time to Learn IL. bat
There L. Power Unto salvation In tn.
Common Version.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
PATERSON.

Patrick Joseph Smith, the Brooklyn Bridge ponce-
nm who struck John McEllenborough locomotive
sbot blacksmith fatal blow on August s, was taken
to the ra-caic County JAN yesterday, having been sur
rendered by the Ncw-York authorities on requsiton'
reporter saw Smith In jail, and the prisoner talked
fr-ele although he said nj. lawyer had advised him
not To de 50. Smith said TINT as he was leaving Cne
hcnsc oil his sister Mrs Andrew Wells, In Pas6ac~t, IN
O hurry to catch train for home, McEnenboroIen,
whom he new but slightly, put his hands on him 10 DC
taiu him. MeElcnborOgh was drunk, smith SAYS Inc
accused man pushed BIN aside and he fell. smith
say. he had no intention Of hurting the man, and did
not know that he had done so.
The rev. Or. Thomas s. Cartwright rector Of the
Church OF the Holy Communion, at special meeting
of the vesTy Thursday hight rendered his resignation,
10 take effect October 81 next. The resignation was
accepted and committee was appointed 70 draw up
resOf1sns of regret and esteem. DR.. Cartwright Ia
accepted a call 10 the TcctorShp Of Holy Trinity
Church. Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where he spent somo
time during his vacation this summer, He wat for
some time EdtOr of The Church Press Of New York.
Or. Cartwright has served his present charge for eight
years.
Mrs Margaret O'Ncill, the mother of ex-Mayor
Charles II. O'Nen Of Jersey City, die at her home
In Paterson Thursday night at tie age OF eighty
seven years. Her husband, Charles O'NcI, survives
Lc>. He Is over nhoty and Of the Oldest and
most respected citizens Of Paterson, having been
affairs Of the Roman Catholic Church. The couple
had passed sixty five years Of welded life together
Besides the exMayor there are several grown children
George Williams, fourteen years old OF No 40 Nor
ris-st, hes died In St. Joscps Hospital the result
Of a blow In the abdomen from tin thrown at him
by another boy In play On August 10. Williams was
employed In the Dolphin jute mills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
THE BENNINGTON SAILS OFF AGAIN.

The new cruiser Bennington went TO SEA on Thurs
CAV for her final Official steam trial before the last
payment Of money for building her becomes due 10
the contractors by tho Government To the surprise
Of the officers at the Navy Yard and 10 those who
gave her a parting salute she went down toward
the ocean on Thursday she returned early In the
Ing and anchored inside OF Sandy Hook. Nothing
definite could be learned at the Navy Yard concerning
the cause Of her return, and no one came up to
the city from her and no word Of any kind was sent
30 Captain E1ben, the commandant, the belief was
that nothing Of serious nature had happened to either
ship or machinery. II was suggested by one OF the
Navy Yard officers that upon tho BENIN gon getting
10 sea ON Thursday, IL was found that there were
variations in the cnpasses that had not been adjusted
c,rrecy and that II was necessary to make corrcc-
lion Cf these errors before the vessel should make
The bennington passed Sandy Hook, bound out, at
80 p. M yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
NETWORK CITY.

The marines Mt the Navy Yard have made an ap
neal for contributions Of books to ill the library al
the Marine Barracks.
All Yachting men and every one who TAKES an IN
tercst in Yachting will admire the fine cooEed picture
of the champion 4GfJOter the Gloriana, the property
Of E. d. Morgan, which IS issued as supplement- 10
tbe current number Of "The Weeks Sport
The usual summcrnight's festival of the Patrick H.
MrNanus Association will be held at Lion Park on
Tuesday. September /. This annual celebration IS
great affair for the XVIIth Assembly District All
the prominent city officials are expected to be present.
A dispatch was sent to all precincts from Police
Headquarters yesterday, directing the arrest OF Ger
man hunchback Of middle age, who calls hlmsen
Weber or Meyer, and sotits subscriptions TOT the
Plattdeuteche Post without authority. 1t Is slid
that lie has collected ranging from so cents TO
81 80 from number Of German Ihhies Ill 'ie 'i'S
and has kept the money.
DR.. Thomas F. Steele, the sanitary inspector who
was reported to be i'll with diphher!a in his home at
No 10 AIexandcrave, had recovered and was at
tending 10 his duties in the Health Department again
Yesterday lie said that he had suffered only from
an attack of tOnss contracted in the discharge OF
his duties
A special meeting Of the Republican District Com
nittee Of the XXIst Assembly District will be held al
No 1O5 East Fifty-ninthst. on Monday evening.
August "a for the purpose Of taking action in ref
70 tGct 10 be voted 1or AZ inc PRIMARY u NO
held on September 3.
Enwarl Bcchtold the green goods" man, was sur
rendered bt his bondsman, Louis H. Muller, OF No 10
Kingst Yesterday, but at secured another bonds
man IN Michael J. Callahan, Iiquordealer at No. IL
Chatham Square.
The midsummer numbers Of some Of our weekly
publications are brilliant with colOrs. There Is such
riot Of color in the air In these blazing August day.
that many Of the illustrated papers are tempted TO
copy after nature In that regard. Truths special
midsummer number this week has some remarkably
wcll-executed portraits in color
The lawn party to be gwen at the Brighton Beach
Hotel this evening promises TO be the feature Of the
season there. Manager Cable will have the lawn
lighted with electric lights and fancycolored lanterns.
and there will be abundance of other decorations
Many special invitations have been sent to prominent
Icople OF this city and Brooklyn ard 70 the guests
Of the large hotels Concy Island and at shepshead
Bay Special trains VIII be run to Brighton Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Fire Commissioner Ennis organized Yesterday a ngw
tack company. to be known as No. 8. 1t will oc-
cupy the old quarters OF Engine No. 1, at Fourthave
and Sineteenth-st Michael Quinn win be foreman.
Cunternos band WIN play in Prospect Park this
afternoon.
EHPpIico Sergeant George W. Bunce, who retired
nom the Brooklyn police force last Saturday, after
serving thirty-three years the recipient 81 hand
some diamond stud on Thursday evening, II being the
c1f of the old officers of the Fifth Precinct who had
served under him.
Tho stockholders Of the Long Island Water supply
Company held their annual meeting yesterday at No.
1e3 Montayue-st. The following directors wero
elected E. II. rrccartln, James J. Moran, Robert B..
Mitchell William II. McKoon, John r. Shepard, J. B..
por.rt and T. E. Peasan The directors win elect
officers on the third Tuesday OF September.
ire statement that Chinese lcpcr had been found
2, the person of Wing Lee, a laundryman at Nyrtc-
ave- and Nays was denied by the Health Depart
n1ent authorities yesterday Wing Lee visited By
IN Inspector Who said that he was suffering from some
other disease than leprosy. Thus far the inspectors
hav, been able b ind genuine Of the disease
Willie bathing in q pond in CrUwn-st, between
Er,nnn and Bedford ayes, on Crow Hill, yesterday
ottsrnoon. George ehuecrt ten years old OF No $50
FranAln-ave was drowned. Joseph Bailey, of Crown
ct went TO his aid but only succeeded IN recovering
tho dead body.
Another new cable is 10 be tried upon me surface
railway in Bontnguess. tho second ono having proved
unsatisfactory.
Gluano Capareln was held in $500 bail yesterday
by United States Commissioner Bellows, upon charge
OF selling secondhand postage stamps which he washed
A temporary injunction was secured in tho Supreme
Court yesterday by the NewYork and Sea Beach Rail-
way Company n restrain Peter A. Tllyou from keep
ing q restaurant and selling beer ON land Oh Coney
Island leased for ten years from the company, TO be
used 1or bathing purposes only. The beach in front
of the building has extended 400 feet into the
ocean since 1885, ana Tlyou has built lighthouses
near the water, and is using the old pavilion for o
restaurnt and cigar store
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22

Local follower. Of baseball arc we'll pleased with yes
tcrday's results. The Giants O handsome victory
PHILADELPHIA while the Bdegroons defeated the Bos
tons and not only helped Themselves but did good turn
for their opponents on this side OF the East River Inc
Chcagos, OF COURSE won, AnsoD's men generally 90
when they play against Western team.
The rain IN the early afternoon and the generally
threatening weather kept down the attendance at Eastern
lark to l437 spectators The gone interesting
ono tho home players winning through superior bsSthg
and better fielding work Garrison pitched good game
up 20 the seventh inning and then went all 10 pieces
g,mo stopped after tho eighth inning, as It was
too dark TO play longer
Hcmming pitched capital game right through, three
Boston. six hits being made in tho last inning Hem
ming again caused Stoyey 10 make laughobs rccou as
basman. sovcy struck four times yesterday every
time he bat In the previous game between
Boston and Brooklyn, when Hemming pitched, stoYcy
struck out nvc times. Yet Thursdays game stovcy
made four hits being two and one throcDaggef.
urn and Stovcy made the pt.est fielding plays Of the
game, long running catches OF terrific drives
Wards men went nr.t TO the bat aud opened the game
with Ward led on with hit and John o'Bnen
was sent to on called balls. Garrison funbed PINK
neys attempt st sacrifice and the bases were lu' ward
scored o Burnss fly 10 Brotie in centre held.
In the seventh inning the Drooklyns increased their
lead TO to o. lod OF with hit but W. oBrien's
attempt sacrifice resulted In Fout1 being thrown out
second. W. O'Brien repaired the damage oy making
clever steal Of second Griffin followed with twooase
hit to left neld scoring w. O'Bfen. Griffin ala Somo
superb bascr,Inninr scoring from second Knslow's
sacrifice from Long 70 Tucker.
In the eighth inning clever and some lucky pat
ting enabled players TO score five more runs ana
70 settle game beyond doubt Ten men went 70 tho
bat and every run earned. Ward started Carkson's
downfall with three lift left field and young
oBrien brought him home with hit In The same direc'
ton rinkncy made a scratch hit, and 30 did Burns,
]. O'Brien scoring the latter Foutz made clever
drive 10 right field bases, and Pfnkney scored
stovcy wildly TO the plate and Burns scored Foue1
bonq 70 bird On G-inn's slow hit to short Foutz beat
the bail to tho plate.
The Boston the only run and escaped
whitcwa.h eighth inning hits by Clarkson Lowe
and Nash The acore fOlOws:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
MRS. LIsETTE HALL WANTS A DIVORCE.

Evidence WIS given before Judge Bartlett IN the
Supreme Court yesterday in the suit OF Mrs. Llseae
Hall for absolute divorce from Thomas IL. Han, an
actor, who IS known upon the stage as Charles WIN
gate Mrs. Hall testified that she married Han IN
1887, and they had no children she hao no RiowF
s1vo as "a where her husband was at present. She
is living with her parents at No. 271 Clermontave
No defence was put and after the evidence OF other
witnesses in regard to the violation Of marital VOWS
tho Judge directed the evidence to be written out by
the stenographer and reserved his decision un' nc
has read IT, Mrs Hairs maiden name was Plat ana
sbo * niece OF Joseph P1att, Commissioner OF Build
jnr,. She is a tail ard goodlCoking young woman
and WAS handsomely dressed when III court Inc
1arcrs in the case were served Hpoh the nusDauai
when he was playing in Holiness Star Theatre last
win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
TIE CoUyY,s CHECK WAS Nor HoyoRED

Roland Onfroy. better known as Count onffroy,
appeared before Justice Hogan m Jefferson Market
Police Court yesterday in response % summons
Issued at the instance OF Mrs. Matilda Nelson, Of No.
30 West THelty soventhst. The Count, with HIS two
sons occupy a suite Of rooms on the second floor OF
Mrs. Nelson's housc, and until recently had In ad-
d:tion richly furnished paror the ground floor.
According TO Mrs. Nelson's story Count OnffrC has
been backward in his payments and she gave him 10
understand that something must be done. on Au-
gust Is he gave her check the Union Square
rank npr $3.50. Payment refused at the bank,
there being no funds TO meet It,. Owing to q mis-
understanding Mrs. Nelson did not appear at the time
The case was called and the Count paroled until
Thursday.
IL seems that Count onTroy was until August
ylcepresdent Of the United Purchasers Discount Com
pany whose main orhces are located at No . West
Fourteentht II was there stated that Count Onfroy
cent I'm his resignation as vlce-presdent, but still
owned stock in the company lie Is ao said to be
Interested in factory In Twenty seyeatis 81 AZ tae
oSice his title Is supposed 10 be that Of Count &c
Verges,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
ELIZABETH
sruNNr MORE AI.nERMEN RRINI sun

SEVEN MOHE Abl)EhSlEN BhINd pbiAS
Seven suits for criminal libel brought yesterday
against william s. McKean, managing editor OF "lho
Central New-Jersey Herald and Oliver story 'i
Storys Euzatethport and New-York Express Company
The men who made the complaints were Anefhen
John ". benjamin and William A. Mack, Repnpncah''
Aldermen John Collins, Joseph Flynn Lawrence DOH
nell Edward McGrath and Louis Queen, Democrats.
Alderman Ghooly, Democrat, had previously Drought
suit. .
All tho city fathers named appeared at the once Oh
Police Justice Rodgers and to the charges war
r1rrs were issued for the arrest OF Mr. Mexican ana
Mr. Story. The former could not be found, apd 10 was
said he was at A-bury PARK. He will be arrested 'ns
morning II he comes IN Elizabeth, and II not ne VIII
he arrested az Asnry Park Mr. story was put unuer
arrest, but promised to appear this morning peIoe n
iu.t7oe and furnish ball. which VIII probably ee hAeu
AZ $3.50 On each complaint, or sl,7oo In ai''
Councilman Collins Instructed City ANor1ieS 'oii-
nolly his lawyer to bring 5000 suit for q,
against ex-Proeecutr William H. wilson, o"lca ~,
The Herald now IN Europe me 9'not ,,, 800 S;s
Councilman whose characters were asSMleu Niii ~ re
similsr stS The Councmcn VINO are MOVING III w w
matter say that policies hiss nothing 70 90 NIL Hc
Gaze They simply want TO vmdicate ueir C,a
Tnn the aSpersion Of being bubed by rSpIcscI'JHN
~ fine Standard OH ComTany, and say teH arr ucO1I
mined 10 punish their malgners TO inc Iun eAoh' VI