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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
j. r. SCHARFTS INTERPRETER IN TROCBL
THE ASSISTANT OF THE SPECIAL CHINESE IN
spECToR ARRESTED on CHARGE OF
SELLING HIS INFLUENCE-TO
HAVE A HEART NJ, TODAY

HAVE HEAklNb IDEDh1.
When J. Thomas Scharf, who had been appointed
a special Chinese inspector at this port, first came
here to revoutionize the Chinese business at
this port he began by making report charging
certain Custom House officials with receiving
brides for allowing Cinnamon TO enter the country
and by hiring interpreter. This Interpreter was
Wary s. Charles. and it has been upon his test-
mony that Scharf has had men detained for over a
week on board Of the ships upon which they entered
the port Yesterday Charles prisoner in the
Tombs Police Court. having been arrested by De-
tectves Heidelberg and Nugent The complaint
was made by a certain Chu Shea who reported to
Inspector Byrnes a week ago that Charles tried
to get money out of him on the ground that unless
he paid Charles 75 he would prevent the landing of
Chu Shea's partner, who then on the way from
China to this country Charles said that he was
1rnited States inspector and could prevent the land
ing of the man If he wished to- Chu Shea told the
INSPECTOR that he knew of three men who had paid
Charles money to prevent his interference in the
landing of their relatives who were coming to this
country.
The INSPECTOR Immediately sent out the two de-
tectives and on Wednesday night they caught
Charles with money in his pocket which had been
received by him moment two before from Chu
Shea The detectives where they could
the transfer Of the money. few hours after
Charles had been arrested Colonel Montgomery. the
special agent who is in charge of the special agents
at this port from testimony which he had received
from various sources. decided to ask the Treasury
Department to dismiss Charles. Charles was held
by the police justice until to-day when II is said.
six other complaints Will be made against him.
"Kunnel' Scharf the Chinese inspector. was
greatly disturbed when he learned that his chief
assistant was under arrest. IL Is known that he
went to the prison where Charles was under ar
rest and him and secured a statement.
Charles told him that he had been In the habit
of borrowing money from the man from whom he
received the SIS. and that he had borrowed this
sum to pay his rent Inasmuch as envelope
containing 1920 its way from Washington
for Charles. the story that he wanted the money
TO pay his rent is not believed.
Two OF the Cinnamon who we're on the Saratoga
which arrived In port on Monday. were examined
by Collector Kilbreth yesterday. They arc the
first two out OF l3i wherein Scharf
10 have made out anything OF "A case. In these
Two cases the men say that they are students and
that they are to be supported by relatives In this
city and Jersey city. on them were found letters
directing them 10 report To Chihese laundrymen
in both cities. The Collector thought that this
was strange, and he decided TO hold the two men
mil To-day Their names are Gee All TEX and
Young Kee. The other two men on the Saratoga
role se1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
NETWORK CITY.


Distr,ctA Attorney NicolI learned yesterday that
application had been made to Governor Flower for
the pardon of Alphonse J. Stephan. who on May
15 1890 killed ex-Judge Clinton G. Reynolds IN ms
office in Wall-st Stephani is serving life SEN
tence for his crime.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners VIII hoio
meeting at D. m to-day, at which the Union
Ferry Company's application for reduction In the
percentage which it pays the city on its gross re-
ceipts may be disposed or II is UNDERSTOOD "la'
a proposition will be made to-day to advertise for
sale the leases of the five ferry lines operated by
the company-Hamilton. South. Wall Street. Full
ton and Catharine-the percentage payapie 10 '"e
city to be fixed at IA per cent.
Alfred E. Marling will deliver Gospel address
on "A Ball to Look" at the East Eghty-sixth-st
branch OF the Young Mems Christian Association
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Occupants of the fve-story fathouse at Nos 2o3
and POS West Fifty second-st. were driven out Oh
their rooms half-dressed soon after 4 a. m yester-
day by fire. Three alarms were rung. inc losses
of the tenants were said to be 5000. the mousse
be,onps to Amos r. Emo, and can be repaired for
$500.
The State Civil Service Commission met yester-
day at the Grsey House TO consider the position
~ tho Roard Of Electrical Control. Since 1890 the
hoard has refused to acknowledge that the COM
mission had authority 1t, basing It's positioh
on a decision made by Morgan j. y brien "neh
he was Corporation Counsel. This decision mas also
been confirmed by Corporation Counsel CLARK
walton Storm. representng the Board Of Electrical
Control. appeared before the commission and read
the decisions and commented them. The com
mission considered the subject in executive session.
Patrick White, the cabman who drove over and
Lu,ed policeman Thomas Gleason on Tuesday, was
held without bail in the jefferson Market Police
Court Yesterday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
HOBOKEN.
u Rnsch's Hotel.

Ernst Kleeman proprietor OF Busch's HOTEL
Hoboken is confined to his room, from violence
as he alleges, at the hands Of Herman Wendleken
a constable, He says Wendleken knocked nun
down because he would not allow him ana another
officer to drag a chambermad out OF the house
on a charge of larceny. DR.. Kudlich says that
when he was called TO the hotel he found kleeman
unconscious in which condition he remained Tor
an hour Wendleken could not be found yester-
day. but Constabls Thomas Wright his companion
said that they had a warrant for the arrest OF
Anna Eyer. the chambermaid. She was charged by
Mrs Emma Froh, former boarder with steal
ing a silk dress valued at So They showed their
warrant, Wright says. to Kleeman but ne refused
10 let them arrest the girl. and locked the door
A row followed and wendeken r struck Kieem ian
tice Rusch but Mrs. Froh, who had accompanied
them TO Identify the dress. refused to press the
charge. and the girl was paroIed. Inc dress was
nj found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
AFFAIRS IN BROOKL YIN.

CHARGES AGAINST AN EX-sUPERVlSOR'
A motion was made before Judge Pratt in the SUI
preme Court yesterday for bill of particulars by
the defendants In the suit Of the town of Pelham.
Westchester County against Samuel and Percy
Pell to recover $4,000 on the bond they gave 1or
Supervisor Sherman T. Pell When he was elected
m office his father and brother gave bonds for
him. Last March he defeated for reelection
by Supervisor McAllister. When the latter took
Office in May he applied to Pell for the books and
PAPERS of the Office, but failed to get them, ana
Pell disappeared. Aftdavits were presented yes
terday charging that he absconded with $4,000 OF
the town funds The counsel for the town said
that Pell had removed or secreted all the records
of the town. A month before he went away his
books were audited and showed that he owed the
town sS5S5 The motion denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
THE MILITARY TOURNANENT
INTERESTING EXHIBITIONS TO BE GIVEN At
THE GARDEN NEXT WEEK.


THE GARDEN NEXT WEEK
Numerous announcements have already been made
IN regard TO the English Military Tournament
,,h,cb &c IN he seen at the Madison Square Garden
an Monday Some Of the exhibitions and incidents
promised in the entertainment may he gathered
from the following summary: March OF the entire
,brieade with the band and drum major-Trooping
the colors This ceremony is observed at the Horse
Guards in London on the Queens birthday.-Pait-
ing the Maypoe. In this exercise the Maypole is
inIaited with ribbons in the old English country
dance except that the dancers are on horseback
tCayalry horses lying down. forming a breast"orK
for their riders.-Iance exercise with charge-DrV-
ing An exhibition of skill by the ROYAL Horse
Artillery-Manuai OF arms. bayonet drill and
firing exercise -Bayonet against ance.-lSaakiaVt
melee between teams OF Life Guards and Lancers.
The mounted men are heavily masked and night
with sinclesficks, the object being 10 cut the
cockades from opponents helmets. -Tent-peggng
with lance and sabre.Musical ride and sword exer-
else. This is OF country dance on horse
back and the two lines OF horses. with their
riders. first walk. then trot and finally gahop
through intricate evolutions.-Combned attack
on fortified position, giving a representation OF
actual warfare.-The defence Of Rorke's Drift An
illustration Of how handful Of British soldiers.
Drift against thousands of ZuIus
The bodies OF troops. represented in the tourna-
Guards Fin ROYAL Irish lancers. Prince Albeps
C"H ,NitnJ fiussafs, Grenadicr Guards, Forty
second iighlanders Connaught RANGERS (Tiifes)
Royal Engineers, Medical STAFF Corps. The stan
Of officers consists OF Captain G. w Gordon
Royal Artillery stn Captain r; NJ Dawson. 81 Bat
Turner. 18th Hussars: Lcutensnt j. Rymer iSirst
Life Guards surgeon Major Frank II. Waters;
gade Sergeant Major J. Lee. 1lth ~ A. o. Hus-
sars; Paymaster Sergeant i. A. Goss General
STAFF; Band Sergeant T. Gervin Coldstrean,
Guards orderly Room Sergeant a Kempster
18th Iiussars The exhibition has been given al
the Worlds Fair all and the COMPANY
q now on its way here through Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
WHITE, PLAINS.

A consultation Of physicians took place YESTERDAY
relative to the condition OF Trustee Andrew j.
Mathews. whose recovery is doubtful 49,.
Hackmen are receiving their licenses for the week
a., n-..,ohos,ar Countv Fair County
Clerk John NJ Digney has been retained by Patrick
Farrell property owner in Martlne-aVe;. 10 coh-
test the right OF the village authorities TO lessen tne
width of that thoroughfare, which was originally
sixfy-six feet wide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08

Steamer Ilayel t;er, Juengst, New.YOrk. arrived at
Bremerhaven september g.
steamer Amsterdam Dutch. Sonecr. New'fork. ar
rived at Rotterdam september 7.
steamer Ielcoland Ger Donklaee, sailed from Dant-
zc for New-lOrk september 3.
Steamer Largo Bay (Brl sailed from "irgenu Tor New
York September 81 a., =, nj,
New-York september (and passed Gibraltar September
90 Naples. arrived at Gibraltar at september =
Steamer Tra,e (Ger sander, from New-iork arrived
steamer Columbia, yogclgcang, from New York August
81. for Hamburg arrived at southampton September
bcr o. sailed from Queenstown September for Newly
sss"s for Hull passed the Esd Sm
steamer -and Dam. skjoit, from New,Icrk August
ao christanIa etc passed LOWS Island September
August IS for Copenhagen passed Lewis Island septcm
steamer coona GER Petersen, from Ncw.yors August
p FOR Hamburg, passed rIawlo Point So! tcmber
August 20 Tor Dover passed Prawlc Point September I.
sa%cr noyie az hS%p,G,@ in S% % husgs
al steamer n" MaasGIm Dutch Potter from Rotterdam for
New.York passed the Isle OF Wight September T.
MIsC ELLANEous.
The steamer Cherokee from Jacksonville. passed the
schooner William smith, 81 Ncw-Yolk. abandoned AID
wateriogged in latitude "a o. lon!itude 7O:i2. The
,snorrs that on Sscptcnher in latitude si'os
longitude 40 :35 wreck bottom up, showing alb ut
yo y s'i p M mas @a.ts Wing sionssile
Tho stamer Nacoochee arrived from Savannah reports
Schooner William smith. Of Scw.YOrR. partly dsmast,d
bark laying by stripping her The bark had her cut
water gone.
lived here Yesterday on the Drama The Hodgslns was
wrecked August on Cape Engano. The crew r.
oned on hoard for three da they were ss a on
where they took passage on The Oiama. The b. d
Sds w ~s ls ss o !. i She az s"s on july
loaded with coal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
DEATH UNDER AN EMBANKMENT.

While number of laborers were engaged in dig
ging trench for the laying of pipes for the Will
iamsburg Gasght Company at Harrison-ave. and
Heyward-st yesterday afternoon the embankment
suddenly caved in. Three of the workmen were
buried beneath the sand and dirt. They were Philip
Gaslio thirty years old; John Smith, thirty-four
and Frank Drameo. thirty Of No. 66 Market
st. New-York. When the men were missed their
companions began digging about the spot, soon I'M
covering Smith and Drameio Both men quickly
revived 1t was some minutes later before Casio
was brought to the surface. When examined by
Ambulance Surgeon Reilly he was pronounced
dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
WESTMINSTER COUNTY.
yONKERS.

The meeting at Manor Hall last night to con-
slider stems to no taken to relieve the destitute OF
the city was attended by delegations from nearly
all the societies and churches Committees were
appointed to solicit subscriptions and to work gen.
orally for the alienation OF the condition OF the
poor Catholic and Protestant churches were alike
represented. The work VIII be carried on on d
strictly non-sectarian basis. Prote son.
yrocers Mt North Broadway and Ashburton-ave,
have assigned to satisfy n Judgment obtained by
Hale & williams. OF No. l6 Jay-st,. New YORK
The firm has conducted grocery business heIs
we week the Grand Jury has issued indictments
egainat three Yonkers men, Martin Farrell Tor
rohberv and assault In the second degree; John
Grady assault In the second degree; ana Daniei
Minihan, for granddaughter In 'he n's' ues'ee'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
HISS LILLIAN RUSSELL CONES HONE.

Miss Lillian Russell arrived at her homo. No 3ls
West Seventy-seventh-st, yesterday. from Chicago.
She denies all reports that she is engaged TO Howell
Osborn or Sandow anybody else. as they have
been repeatedly denied before An effort IL on foot
10 secure the Casino for Miss Russell. and she feels
confident that It will succeed She has not yet de-
cded what opera CHE will produce there. She can
not have the house at all Till after the run Of 1.-THE
Rainmaker of Syria" which Is TO he for twelve
weeks and possibly sixteen. An application has
been filed with Attorney General for permission
10 lease II after that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08

APPOINI a SIONII's'OIN to 4NITk' @NO'1Ef-N
1t is expected that the Supervisor -at-Large MI
Kinke will appoint a successor TO the late Francis
Nolan as Commissioner of Charities and Correc-
ton to-day. The law requires the place 10 be filled
at once. Mr. Nolan's term expires on January J.
with that of Commissioner Murphy Their sue
cessors for term of four years must be appointed
by the Supervisor-at-Large, on or before October
10 Messrs. Nolan and Murphy were appointed in
1889 II is thought that Mr.. Kinke will appoint
Adolph Sims, who is his personal counsel to fill
the vacancy
The funeral Of Commissioner Nolan took place
Yesterday at ST. Vincent de Paul Church. In North
Sixth-st 1t attended by nearly all the
city and county officials in Brooklyn besides social
and political organizations. The pall-bearers were
Senator p ii. McCarren, Assessor Thomas
j. Patterson, Ex-Coroner Felix Doyle. Arthur
J. Higgins. Daniel Smith. =, James II.
Holmes Richard Cleary, sr.. James F. Tully, Alder
man, d. j. McGrath and Captain Samuel +. Hardy.
The burial in Calvary Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Coney Island Jockey Club races. $50 p. m.
Now.Jersey State fair wavcrly.
New York. Cincinnati baseball match. Polo Irounds
D. m.
Sinking Fund Commissioners and Board OF Estimate
and Apportionment meetings.
Ordination services at Church OF st. Paul. a. m
Guttenburg races 80 p. m.
Orange Tennis Club tournament, Orange, 3 D. m
Music in Battery Park by Goth Regiment Band, D. N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08

Matthew Hickman, a plumber employed as fore
man by Elias Berla, arrested yesterday morn
ing. charged with stealing from his employer MT
Berla alleges that Hickman has robbed him OF about
5000 year for seven or eight years Herman Was
in the habit of reporting to his employer that
buildings on which he at work had been broken
into and lead pipe and other material stolen. some
times only a faucet would be taken. and at others
ali the fixtures in the house. as well as the tools
50 freouent that Mr. Berla asked the police to In
vesgate They suspected Heizman and last night fd
secured evidence against him. He was arrested ana
his house searched. Mr. Berla identified property
,,alue at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

A formal appeal has been taken by the city from
the decision of Judge Pratt setting aside the award
of $4,000 the Long Island Water Supply Com
pany for it's property by commission appointed to
appraise the value
Mrs. Hattie F. Britto, Of Bridgeport. Conn. is
suing Andrew Britto, of Middetown, s. l., for abb
soute divorce. They were married in 1870 and have
FIVE children. In 1856 Brtto left his wife and went
to live with one Emma j. Norton on Staten Island
Counsel fee. but no almony, was granted yester-
day in the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
ONCE RICH. NOW CHARGED WIN FORGERY.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest OF
Leonard Tappen OF Patchogue' L. J.. who not long
ago Inherited small fortune The money has all
been spent. and II Is al'ese' "'a' inc young man
forged two checks and two notes to which he
s,an.d tho names Of prominent Patchogue business
men. He has left town. II is thought he is hiding
in Hempstead deputy sheriff has gone there for
A. q prominent cigar manufacturer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
TO-DAY.
SHIPPING NETS.
PORT OF NEw.YoRK-THURsDAY. SEPT. :. 1898.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Chicago City lBr. Fit. Bristol August via
swansea August % with mdse 70 james Arkell & Co.
steamer Betwada CBrj, AE@aa. Shield, August o. IN
ballast Funch Edge Co. Arrived at the Bar at S:3o
seamsr Plata Gag. csrla Cork August Ss % S n bal
steamer Venetla Ger, Won Rass.wtz, Stettn August
With mds.' iabln "A storage passengers 10 !
cos ArSsd a. t@S na at psc go
%. with ballast to Randcbrock. Arrived at the Bar
steamer Loeb Lomond Br). Morgan, Rotterdam August
%, with mdsc to simp'on, Spence Young Arrived at
c,o1@ B3 D M i; ,a f@@s J s sb
mds to Henderson Brothers Arrived at the Bar at 20
steamer Brunei (Bp, Henderson. Bod August 5. Mes
,a y Palermo - and Gibraltar % with mdse t. iIsrt
steamer iIonside tBrj, Thompson, MaEacaibo August
B.. baet Srrs at H 1Ss Bar r
days, with lumber to yellow Pine Lumber Company YES
steamer cherokee Bear.e Jacksonville september 4
and Charleston 5, with mdse and passengers to W. p
steamer Nacoochce Smith. Savannah September o. with
Steamer anna old pomnon Couch Norfolk with mdse and
PASSENGERS to ola Dominion ,teamship Eompaniy; ,o
snip Ben Nevi. Br), Dill. Dublin 40 days. in ballast
Bark Neptune Nor, soren'en Copenhagen II DAYS in
Ship Anna GER. Menkens Brewer 81 days with mdse
"'i Brig 10 }corse of Windsor S. Davies Ncuvitas IL
DAYS. With cedar and sugar 70 Rhyns Br %,., ..
breeze thick and raining. Mech lightning.
CLEARED.
steamer Madiana B Fraser. st Thomas. st crOx. etc
srcan,er Ddam Dutch De vrics Rotterdam via Bou.
steamer il N whitney, Hallett Boston-H + Dimock.
steamer Paula ticr Reiners. Dover for orders''ust
steamer Augusta Victoria t,ier Barcnds Hamburg Via
steamer militia lBrl Montel Nassau-F 7 Montell
&
steamer Wells city tBr, Savage BrIsto-James Arkeli
steamer city Of Columbia Jcnney. West Point Va
Old Dominion = Go.
Sienrcr Ping suey tBrj. Jacques Lyerpool-Barber
steamer Roanoke. Huiph,rs Norfolk and Newport
steamer tcnt@Tisa ms. Watson caraenas-xewYora
and Porio Rico = Co.
steamer Peruvian CBp. Nienan Glasgow-Austn. Bald
ship veraean tBr). Crowley Shanghai w Parker &
Brig Electric Iigs, Obj Eabodan Georgetown,
Dcm.-A u Stiaus Co.
Steamer Argolaut On, Port Moiant.
steamer city Of Columbia. West Point Va.
steamer Augusta Victoria Gen. Hamburg via
Southampton; Kansas CITY. savannah
THE MOVEMENTS or STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.
Steamer Jersey city IN Lewis from New.York
August -. arrived Bristol September T.
steamer Exeter City tHi SendaIl. sailed from swansea
for NeN-lotk September a.
Steamer Wcsihsll OBJ. Crosby. sailed from Shields Tor
WORK September g.
stcsmer Gothia c;er Recsinp from New.york August
Steamer Darnstadt GER. Supmer, New'fok. sailed
from Bremen September Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
JERSEY CITY.

The With Assembly District Republican Club met
at it's rooms. No Goa Grove-st.. Jersey City. last
night and adopted resolutions advocating vigor-
Gus prosecution Of the fall campaign. Resolutions
were also adopted calling on the Shrievalty Conven
ton to nominate Edward W. Wooley. chairman of
the County Commute,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOIEbo'
HOLLAND-Coneressman Francis u. Newi'nu'' .,
xo,..d, NARInOEoUGH-Mrs. Jefferson Davis and
Miss Winnie Davis. Of Besuvolr, Miss. MURRAY Hill
-ExCongressman Richard Crowley OF Lockport' y. T.
PIAZA-Charles Fargo Of Chicago. and charles w.
Knapp. Of St. Louis wlNDSOls-George Nichoisoh Oh
New. Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-08
ANOTHER DEATH FROM TOdDSTOOLS.
AN ITALIAN AND HIS WIFE POISONED BY SUP
POSED MUSHROOMS-LITTLE HOPE FOR
MEMnEES OLE TILE VOY ACEK FAMILY

FUSED Mt SHIVUUMn-IAIIL he HVFE FUR
MEMBERS OF THE vOyACEK FAMILY.
There was another death from toadstool poison.
Ing in Newark yesterday. The victim was James
Messarie. an Italian OF Belleville. His wife, Sau-
tine will probably die from the same cause. The
two were taken TO the city Hospital Wednesday
night in "A dying condition. In addition to Mrs.
Messarie three members Of the Voyacek family.
OF Newark are In the hospital in serious condi-
ton Messarie had holiday on Monday, and
spent 1t in gathering what he supposed 10 be mush-
rooms. They toadstools. however. Unaware OF
their mistake he and his wife ate heartily of the sup
nosed delicacy About midnight on Tuesday they
bec,me IN 4 physician was summoned at once
and they were sent TO the hospital yesterday. The
husband died at o'clock.