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PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 10. 1SS7. NUMBER 4193. ONE CENT.

ENGINES RUNNING AWAY. LIQUOR WLNS IN CAMDEN. MR. BEECHER'S DEATH. PEAK'S BULLET FOUND, slppl, controlled by the Baltimore and Ohio, STRANGLED IN A SWING.

13 YEAR OLD ANNIE NIBLICK FOUND HANGING IN A DOORWAY. i Mm DEAL. The Baltimore and Ohio Sold Out to stock. The story about a grand consolidation of half a dozen systems under ono management is absurd." President Corbin, of the Reading, was not in the city yesterday and General Manager McLeod had nothing to say regarding the interest, if any, that company has in the outcome of the reported deal between Messrs. Garrett and Sully.

He referred all inquirers to President Corbin for information on the subject. At the Pennsylvania headquarters a prominent official said The Pennsylvania has no possible connection with the reported deal and will not be affected by whatever movements or combinations grow out of it. The story regarding the other roads is, however, a verv one, and I would ana also at Mempms, wnero it wouiu uou nect with the Richmond Terminal roads, An Eastern outlet and tine terminal facilities In Jersey City for these Western proper t.fpn mnv have some influence in settliUK the telegraph war. It Is the further development of these possibilities that the public seemea to ue waning 101 tuia wiwiuuu. THE TRANSFER DENIED.

While to night the general impression here is that some sort of arrangement has been made for the surrender of the control of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it is positively stated by a gentleman who is near to Mr. Garrett that no agreement or contrac exists for such transfer. He at the samo time stated that a syndicate will probably be formed, of which Mr. Garrett will be member, for the working of such a railroad system as is spoken of. He further said there is no law to prevent the voting by proxy ol all the shares owned by the Gar rett tamily and enough ot others to make majority of the stock for any deal the road authorities may deem desirable.

Ho also said that $250 per share had before been oilcred and relused lor a transfer ot a major ity ot the stock. It was said this evening that an offer of $6,000,000 had been made tor the ISaltimoro and Ohio's telegraph system and $2,000,000 tor the express business, both ot which had bocn declined. The determined refusal of Mr. Garrett to confirm or deny any of the statements which have been made leave the people in anxiety. Those who have always been staunch friends of the Baltimore and Ohio Road will not believe that any transfer of the control of the road has been or will be made.

IN BALTIMORE. Mr. Garrett Declines to Talk About the Deal. Baltimore, March 9. The report that the control of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road had gone out of the hands of the Gar retts was the sensation of the town to day.

The story was not credited at first, but later developments led to tho belief that there might be some truth in it. The most con tradictory statements were made. Tho stu pendousness of the scheme has paralyzed the energies of the gossipers who are on the out sido and the most inveterate wiseacre is fain to acknowledge himself puzzled. South street was in a stato of feverish excitement all day. Robert Garrett was asked if he would simply allirni or deny the story.

He smiled and answered I have nothing to sav." To day at the Merchants' Club Mr. Garrett was besieged with questions. He playfully remarked I ain't saying a word, am I Ho is apparently very happy over the deal, if one has been made. A promincn financier who is close to Mr. Garrett said to day that a deal had been made, but that the papers had gotten the details slightly mixed, lie said that Mr.

Garrett would remain where he was, at the head of the Baltimore and Ohio, and that tho corporation would be bettered by the deal. THE B. AND IDENTITY LOST. The B. and however," he declared will lose to a certain extent its identity, as will also all the other companies entering this gigantic system.

The new system, of which Mr. Sully will be the head, will be composed of the Baltimore aud Ohio, the Reading, Jersey Central, Richmond and Danville, Richmond Terminal, Georgia Pacific, Texas' Pacific and Union Pacific and others. All these roads are linked into a vast system and their through business pooled, as it were, though no direct pool arrangement is entered into. as that would be against the inter State commerce law. Mr.

Garrett obtained per mission, from the Johns Hopkins trustees to voto the 17,000 shares ot stock belonging to that trust, which, with the Garrett block, was a large sized majority. Now this is the straight story," said Mr. Garrett's friend, Further details I cannot give. It is the biggest railroad deal ever consummated." Another prominent financier, speaking of the deal, said that all the Garretts had agreed to the move and authorized Robert to vote their stock. THE BALTIMORE INTEREST.

City Treasurer Robb refuses to believe the reports of the deal. He said that tho city of Baltimore owns 32,000 shares of the stock the Johns Hopkins estate, 17,000, and the Garretts, 40,000, 30,000 of which is in trust and cannot be sold for twenty years. This makes an aggregate of 89,000 shares, out of a total of 150,000. Of the remaining 61,000 shares tho largest private owners are Will iam F. Burns and John A.

and Andrew Gregg. It would be absurd to suppose that the city will sell any part of its stock, which now pays eight per and it is almost as ridiculous to think that the Messrs. Gregg and Burns would dispose of their holdings. As there are but 10,000 of the Garrett shares that can in any event be sold until the expiration ot twenty years, and those owned by the Johns Hopkins estate added to this make only 27,000 shares, it will be seen that there cannot possibly be any truth in the rumor. My own opinion.

said Mr. Robb, is that it is simply a rumor gotten up lor stock jobbing purposes." FEELING IN THE MONUMENTAL CITY. The Baltimore and Ohio Road has been looked upon as a Baltimore enterprise, and while Mr. Garrett has preserved a reticence as to everything that has been rumored, there arc many who fear that there is truth in tho statements. There is a conviction hero that if tbe road shall pass into other hands the express and telegraph systems will go with it.

The matter is discussed on the Exchanges and on the street corners and while some approve mauy condemn the action. The people here have settled down to the conclusion that a deal has been effected and that Baltimore will becomo only a way station in tho great railroad system. The city au thorities have not been consulted in the mat ter, though the city owns more than one fifth of the Baltimore and Ohio Road. It is believed that if the deal has been made that tho Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph and Express Companies will also be transferred. The trustees of the university refused to speak on the matter.

This had led many to suppose that the university has sold its holdings. LOCAL RAILROADERS' OPINIONS. What They Have to Say Concerning the Reported Deal. The positive announcement was made yesterday morning by a reliable New York paper that negotiations which had been pending for some time had ou Tuesday culminated in President Robert Garrett, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, transferring to a syndicate, headed by Alfred Sully, the controlling stock of that corporation. None of the Baltimore and Ohio representatives in this city could either affirm or deny tho reported change of ownership of the system and it was a surpriso to them, to hear that President Garrett had been negotiating for the sale of the stock of the Garrett estate.

Without exception they scouted the idea that he had transferred the control of the company to other hands and insisted that when the true inwardness of the reported deal was known it would be found that President Garrett was to continue at the head of the Baltimore and Ohio and that his authority and power would be in no way curtailed. One Baltimore and Ohio official said There has probably boon a deal between President Garrett and the syndicate representing tho Reading, Jersey Central and Richmond Terminal systems, but it will be seen when the details are made public that he has not abdicated control of his pet institution. The extent of the deal is, I think, about this Mr. Garrett has placed a block of his stock at liberal figures where it will do more good for the Baltimore and Ohio than if ho held it; that is, he has invited parties identified with the Reading, Jersey Central and Richmond Terminal systems to become interested in the Baltimore and Ohio on fair terms, and they have accepted, it was a wise move and will make the road and Mr. Garrett stronger.

The result will be a speedy entrance to New York city for the Baltimore and Ohio on favorable terms and mutually advantageous relations between all the roads represented in the negotiations." Chief Engineer H. T. Douglas said "The whole matter has been exaggerated and you may rest assured that President Garrett has neither parted with the control of the Baltimore aud Ohio nor with a majority of the But Two Prohibition Excise Commission ers liiected Other Jersey Elections, Complete returns of themunlcipal election in Camden on Tuesday show that tbe Republicans elected every candidate on their ticket except a Councilman in the Sixth ward, where Anthony, Democrat, won by 26 plurality. The vote on tbe city ticket was as follows City Treasurer Michellon, Mead, Fisler, 408; Dougherty, 125. jaicneuon plurality, City Assessor Corbltt, Stevens, Koan, 620; Matthews, 87.

Corbitt's plurality, 2,231. Councllman at Largo Miller. 5.157 Dorney, D. and Heinrich, 525. Minor plurality.

2.270. Tbe new Excise Board will be composed of tnroo Republicans and two Prohibitionists, Tho Prohibitionists polled a surprisingly large vote, bot the Republican candidates lead by nearly 900 votes. The Democratic nominees received 550 less votes than the Prohibition candidates. All the three Re publican Excisemen favor the granting of licenses. There will bo no change In the political complexion or uity Council, nine Republicans and ono Democrat having been elected.

It Is said that J. R. Stockton, of tho Sixth ward.theonly Republican candidate who was aeieatca, win contest the election. At the organization of City Council a Presiden tX'ity Clerk, messenger and janitor are to bo elected. The Republicans will caucus this evening, but there is scarcely any opposition to the re election of the present officials.

Of the sixteen members of the now Board but one Is a Democrat, and ho holds over. Tho County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be composed of sixteen Uepublioans and two Democrats. The new board does not organize until May, when a director aud a solicitor ana auditor are to he elected aud the committees named. Director Samuel Wood is a candidate lor re election, but ho will bo opposed by Charles Spangler, a Philadelphia tag manufacturer and the representative from Merchantvllle. A majority oftbe new ipemoers are in tavorol a reorganization of stem of transacting countv affairs In view of the recently discovered Almshouse jiauas.

Tho Democrats carried Gloucester CItv bv ISO majority, tbe Republicans electing but one councilman anu a i reenouter. ueorge C. Wynkoop, the present Republican Mayor, was orated by John O'Kauo, Democrat, by 200 votes. The Republicans were generally successful in Gloucester county, una iu vv ooanury u. O.

Watklns, their candidate for Mayor, had 200 majority. Tho County Board of Freeholders will stand twelve Republicans to five Democrats. Mayor Edmunds, Republi can, was re eieciea in cape May. A DISPUTED BEQUEST. A Law Library Not a Religions or Charitable Association.

General Charles Albright, who during his llfetlmo was a distinguished member of the Carbon county bar, by a will dated September 18, 1880, ten days before his death, left his collection of law books to bis widow for Hie and to the "Carbon County Law Li brary after her death. When she died, In October, 1881, a question arose as to whether this bequest was operative. Tbe Law Library existed only under an act of April, 1808, which provides for tho es tablishment of a Law Library in Carbon couuty, without specifically creating any corporation. Tbo executors of General Al bright's will claimed that a bequest to an unincorporated association was void, unless it was for some charitable or religious purpose, and the Law Library could not claim that the bequest was for either of these purposes, as the will bad not been executed thirty days before tbe testator's death. The County Court decided against the library, which thereupon took an appeaf.

Ine Supreme Court reserved Its decision. STEALING ENGLISH SECRETS. A General Feeling That tho American Legation Is Above Suspicion. London, March 9. Tho question will be raised in Parliament why the government Bhould not prosecute the dismissed draughtsman, Terry, at Chatham, for breach of trust.

Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, will bo asked to morrow whether Terry was bound by oath to keep tbe dockyard secrets and whether he can be indicted for perjury. The Admiralty authorities are known to be unwilling to prosecute, fearing further revelations and desiring to effect changes in the department as quietly as possible. Officials state that there Is not a little evi dence connecting tbe American Legation with the scandal. Terry says that he gave the information to a frieud, who gave it to another person, and be supposes that through the latter the information reached America. No paper indorses or oven notices the Daily Telegraph's tirade.

Tbe general feeling Is that the American Legation is ab solutely aoove suspicion. Sunday Liquor Sellers Fined. Saloon keepers John J. Malarapy, of Broad and Balnbridge streets; A.Schmidt, of 2011 Gray's Ferry road; Cbarles Albright, of 645 North Tenth street; Gustave Waterscott, of 822 Callowhill street; James J. Boylo, of 1012 Gtrard avenue; John J.

Calhoun, of Eigh teenth and Carpenter streets, and Charles Lober, of 701 South Twentieth street, were fined $50 each and costs by Magistrate I.en non vesterdav for selling llouor on Sunday, James Campbell, of Nineteenth and Bain brldge streets; Johu M. Hughes, ot 1100 South Broad street, and Dennis Kennedy, ot Broad street and Washington avenue, were fined lor the same offense by Magistrate Clement. Agents or the ana uraer society were the prosecutors. Carelessness in Making Out License Bonds District Attorney Graham yesterday sent a circular letter to every Magistrate In the city calling their attention to the careless and Irregular manner in which liquor license bonds are executed. Ho appeals to the Magistrates not to make the law ridiculous by permitting persons "who would not be ac cepted anywhere as securitv for five cents to ose as security in tbe sum of $1,000," aud eelares that in every instance which he detects of Improper and Irresponsible persons acting as surety he will reject the bond.

A Bank Issues an Attachment. Tbe Commercial National Bank of Penn sylvania yesterday Issued an attachment agaliiBt William r. lvlldare for .77 for money loaned. George L. Knowles says that the bank lent Klldarc the money ou the faith and credit of a statement byblm that his liabilities were less than S50.000 and that his assets over and above that amount were over $120,000, and that this statement was false aud fraudulent and made with the Intention to deceive.

Mr. Knowles is tbo president of the bank. A Great Estate Settled. Louisville, March 9. Tlie Kentucky Court of Appeals yesterday decided tbe case of Mrs.

Emily Mcilarry against Captain J. F. Irvines' executors, Involving property to the value of 8350,000 in Louisville and vicinity. The Judgment of the lower court was reversed. Mrs.

McHarry's husband was one of the heaviest holders In this city. After bis death she conveyed most or tne estate tn hor son in law. Captain J. F. Irvines.

This deed ot conveyance Is set uside on the ground of fraud aud uudue influence. Death of Charles E. Rath. Wilkesiiahrk, March 9. Charles E.

Bath, one of tho best known citizens of this place, died suddenly to day, aged years. In his earlier days he was a railroad contractor and did a large part of the construction of the Bound Brook route between Philadelphia and New York. Ills residence here covered a period of half a century, during which time ho held mauy public offices. Ho wns elected Recorder of Luzerne county fn IKiit) and was Deputy nuerin lor lourteen years. He Made Many Marriages.

PlTTSBCRO, March 9. Joseph F. Mayes, for twenty live years Justice of the Peace at West Alexauder, Washington county, died at his residence In that place last night. Before the marriage license law wont Into effect In Pennsylvania WeBt Alexander was a favorite place for runaway marriages and during the quarter of a century of his official career 'Squire Mayes united three thousand couples lu wedlock. A Strike at Allentown.

Allentown, March 9. Thirty of the em ployes at Fisher's foundry, members of tbe Knights or lauor, struck mis aiternoon be cause two of their number wero discharged this morning. Only a week ago tbe wages oftbe workmen were voluutarily increased ten aud fifteen per cent. Mr. Cnnnery Has Not Declined.

WAsniNOTON, March 9. T. B. Connery, recently appointed Secretary of Legation at tbe City of Mexico, has not declined the ap pointment, as reported. Ho Is in the city 'or the purnoHR of seeing the President and Secretary Bayard before bis departure for ms poBt oi amy.

Four Hot Hounds. Walter Greenfield, nephew and pupil' of the renowned Alf Greenfield, aud George Lewis, of this city, fought four ruttllng rounds at Chambers' last night, llotb men fought well, mid when time wns culled were vory weak. Referee Jimmy Mitchell said it was a good draw. A Singular Accident on the Lehigh and Susquehanna Road. Allentown, March 9.

An aceldont of very singular character and attended with some thrilling features occurred last night at Lower Catasauqua, on the Lehigh ana Susquehanna Railroad. A freight train coming down had stopped to drill cars into a switch on the north side of the west bouna track. After this had been done the engipeer with bis engine camo down the west bomd track to get at tho head of his train. While he was hurrying down the west bound track he was caught by passenger train No. 12, which leaves Allentown at fl.84.

A collision was inevitabloand thecngincer of tho freight train and bis fireman and the fireman on the passenger train Jumped for their lives. The fireman on the freight engine escaped with a few bruises; tho engineer had a leg broken and the other fireman was badly cut about the head and face. Tho firemen were taken to St. Luke's Hospital. The two engines came together with a great crash, but the engineer ou the passenger train stood at uis post, ana cscapea.

rue iront truca oi tue freiglitenginemounted the passengereuglne. The freiirht engineer in bis flight, it is said, had reversed bis engiue, but had for goiien io suut on tne steam, ins engiuo then begau to move backwards, carrying with it the entrlne of the passenger train. which by the breaking ol the link had be come detached lrom the baggage ear. as the running gear of neither engine was disabled and tbe front truck of the freight engine rested on the pilot of the passenger engine the two engines thus linked together started on a chase up the road. The engineer of tho passenger train, who bad re mained on his engine, hastened outof his cab window aud crawling along over both engines made his way into the cab of the freight engine and closed the throttle.

In doing so he was somewhat scalded, but he brought the flying engine to a standstill and avcriea another acciuent. The interlocked eugines ran two miles be fore they were stopped. Where the blame for the accident belongs is not known. The freight traiu conductor says he had sent out a nagman to warn the approaching passenger traiu, which was known to be duo, but tho engineer of tho passenger train 8a3'S ho saw no signals of danger. Both engines are badly damaged and have been taken to the South Easton shops for repairs.

Passenger traffic wasbut slightly interrupted. THE WOUNDED DOING WELL. Further Particulars of the Jersey Rail road Horror The Engineer's Story. All tho injured of tho Hlghtstown Rail road wreck, near New Sharon, N. on Tuesday nigbt, are doing well and will recover.

Conductor Levi H. Wilson, of 518 Cooper street, Camden, who was most se riously hurt and was taken to llightstown, cannot bo moved yet, but his condition yesterday was reported as favorable, and his skull Is not fractured. Engineer Aaron Rey nolds was badly bruised by being thrown from his seat In the cab against the boiler. He was brought to his home at 22 South Third street, Camden, where, propped up with pillows In an easy chair, he gave graphic description yesterday afternoon of the wreck and his unsuccessful attempts to rescue Mail Agent Alfred A. Perrlne, who was burned to a crisp iu tho combination smoker and mail car.

Engineer Reynolds says hewas running at a speed of about thirty five miles an hour when he saw the forward part of his engine go down and then rear up like a frightened horse. He at once put on the a brakes, but tho broken rail threw the tender from tho track and by the time he got across the bridge the mail car broke away und with the following coach rolted down the embankment. He brought his engine to a standstill and ran down to the mail car, from which smoke was already issuing. With difficulty he forced his way into the baggage compartment, from which a door led Into tbe mail room. He called the mail agent's name repeatedly, but there was no response and the smoko drove him out.

An attempt to reaeh the imprisoned agent from tho other end oi ue car was also unsuccessful, and by this time the flames enveloped the entire car. Nothing was found of Perrine's body but a few charred bones. They were removed to Hightstown, where an inquest will be held. superintendent Kanniira oraerea too broken rail brouebt to his office in Camden yesterday. It is broken in four places, and the fractures present both even and Jagged edges.

A cursory examination showed no flaws iu tbe metal, aud tbe acoldent is attributed to the action of frost or other natural causes. HE SIGNED THE PLEDGE. Catcher Deasley Denies That He Threw Cuspadores Through a Window. Catcher Deasley, who was reported as hav ing been on a drunk last week and while under the influence of fright, occasioned by seeing water gushing from a hydrant, burled three cuspadores through the bulk window of Charles Jocber's store, at 2005 German town avenue, for which he was arrested, said yesterday tbat the report was only partially true and quite unfair to him. He denies tbat be was drunk or that he threw cuspadores through tho window.

He said he has not touched a drop of liquor for eight weeks, at which time he swore off aud signed the pledge for one year. On Saturday ne was playing snowball with some other boys in front of Mr. Jocber's place, when a snowball which he was carelessly handling slipped and went through Mr. Jocber's window, damaging it to the amount of thirty cents, which Mr. Deasley promptly offered to pay.

He was not arrested until Monday, when Magistrate Gillespie held him In (500 bail to keep the peace, on the payment of thirty cents, the cost of tbe glass. Mr. Deasley was anxious to nave this correction maae, as he feared a wrong impression of his habits would get abroad. DISGUSTED WITH LIFE. A Paper Hanger Writes a Letter and Takes Paris Green.

John Helintag, a paper hanger, on going to the lodging house at No. 330 Lombard stieet, at 8 o'clock yesterday mornlug, found tbe dead body of Henry M. Hart, alias Donahue, who has been known as a hard drinker, lying upon tho floor, with a bottlo of Paris green by his sido. Hart had served during the war in Com pany Forty ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, along with Deputy Coroner Powers, under the name of Put Harty. Tho lonowing letter wns louua on nis person: riIII.AnKI.rniA.

March 8. 1887. Thin will certify that 1, Joseph M. Donahue, being in as id mind as a man could expect alter going through what I have, sea and whaling, and now having no more use for this old hulk, lay down to die just as I lived. This world Is not a stage, but A circus, clowns, Hiipes and ring masters doing all me woi ana me oig Dums gelling au tne money.

In all my experience In this world I seen but one voungnianlcnuldcnllmvlov.il) the one hold dear to my heart, signed, Uonahck, To F. A. S. On another sheet was written a note in which he denounced one of the physicians of the Philadelphia Hospital. Tbe Coroner was notified and will hold an Inquest to day.

The Klectrlc Companies at War. The Keystone Light and Power Company, through M. R. Muckle, the secretary and treasurer, have called the attention of Councils to "a scbemo which Is calculated to inflict vory great Injury upon the tux payers and to put unnecessary impediments In the way of legitimate corporate enterprise for tbe sole purpose of ereating a practical monopoly under the public streets of the city for a few favored Individuals." The company complains tbat the electrical committee of Councils limited them to a small territory In which they could lay conduits for the purpose of furnishing electric light and power. It is charged that the Penn Klectrln Company of New Jersey have been granted extraordinary privileges and that legislation is now peuuiug wuieo win praciicauy maae that company a monopoly.

It Is petitioned that the consideration of tbe question be postponed until Mayor Fitter takes his oath of onice. The Methodist Preachers' Conference. Beli.efonte, March 9. This mountain town is literally packed with Methodist preachers from all parts of Central Pennsylvania, who are here attending the sessions of the annual conference, which opens to morrow morning. The Pennsylvania Railroad on tho local lines had difficulty In accommodating the visiting delegates, all Incoming trains being heavily loaded, Tbe anniversary of tho Temperance Society was held this evening, Rev.

Thomas H. Wilcox, of HarrlBbttrg, proslding. Dr. J. N.

Thoburu, of India.and Rev. R. H. Gllbert.of WllllamB port, were the speakers. Tho prohibition phase of thequestlon was advocated.

Killed While Protecting His Father. Mii.i.Eit.sBUUO, March 9. Wilson Driver, a Deputy Constable, camo hero from Switzerland county to arrest William Sleet, who bad escaped from officers while under arrest for stealing, and found hlmlnasklff going toward tbe Kentucky shore. He called onHleet to return. Sleet's son Leslie, aged 14, who was also In a skiff at the Indiana shore, called to bis father to not return.

Driver then fired at the elder Sleet. Tho boy begged the Constable not to kill his father, whereupon Driver deliberately shot the boy, Inflicting a fatal wound. A warrant was Issued for the arrest ot Driver. Advocating Female Suffrage. HAPtiSDUitn, March 9.

Miss Matilda Hlnuman, of Pittsburg, addressed a large meeting ol members and Senators In tbo hall of tbe House of Representatives to night In favor of the pending female stitliago bill. Senator Harlan presided, with Representative Klklns as first vice president. IT PASSED MORE THAN HALF WAY THROUGH MARY ANDERSON'S HEAD. A Very Important Surgical Event In the Little Cottage Near Mount Holly The Wonderful Induction Balance. An Operation Suspended.

The bullet in Mary C. Anderson's brain, which is supposed to have been shot thero by Barclay Peak, on February 7 last, has iiS found. The induction balance, in the hands of Or. J. H.

Girdner, ol flew lora, located the deadly missile. Tho humble frame cottage, a mile or so from Mount Holly, was the scene of a vory important surgical event yesterday afternoon. At the last previous consultation the doctors de cided that as soon as Mary showed any alarming symptoms they would use the in duction balauce in a last effort to save her life. Dr. Girdner was to have been present on Sunday last, but was prevented by illness, but all arrangements were finally perfected for vesterdav's oneration.

Refore starting for Mount Holly Dr. Gird ner gave an exhibition of the working of the instrument before Dr. Pancoast clinic at the Medico Chirurgical Hospital. A bullet was detected a pocket and also hid in beef. Drs.

Girdner and Spitzka leotured to the students on the subject. The doctors then started for Mount Holly, carrying a surcical tabic, basins and lull stinuw ot sur gical instruments. The party consisted of Dr. W. H.

Pancoast, Dr. W. C. Wile, Dr. iii.

C. Spitzka, New York; Dr. J. H. Girdner, New York Dr.

Robert H. Wharton and Dr. C. W. Do Lannoy.

of this city, who is en gaged in the microscopical examination of Mary's shawl. At the Anderson cottage Dr. R. E. Brown, the local physician in the case Drs.

Melchcr, Barrington Parsons, of Mount Holly; Girardm, of New York, and Walkor, ot Philadelphia, met the surgeons, the pa ticnt was found to be in a bad condition, al though somewhat better than the day before. SEARCHING FOB THE BULLET. Dr. Girdner arranged his battery and wires on tho step outside and carried tho two wires attached to the exploror. The battery was a twenty cell bichromate bat tery.

The explorer is a disk of wood covered over with velvet, to insure a smooth surface. The principle by which a bullet is detected is as follows: In the explorer are two coils which touch each other. The cur rents passing through the coils are balanced, and therefore no sound is heard in tho tele phonic receiver which is held to the ear. As soon as this balance is disturbed by the pres ence of a metallic body a buzzing sound is heard in tho receiver. Dr.

Girdner tested the instrument before using it on Mary and it worked perfectlvsatisfactorily. After ad justing the currents delicately the location ol tho bullet began. Dr. Pancoast sat at the head of the bed and Dr. Girdner managed tho explorer.

THE BALL FOUND. Mary's head had been touched by the ex plorerer in several places, when finally Dr. Girdner's face lighted up as the instrument gave unmistakable signs of disturbance. It is here," Dr. Girdner said, keeping his linger on the spot.

The spot indicated was on the right side of the head, just above the ear, and according to the calculations of the doctors the ball was about an inch and a half in from the skull, measuring from the occipitoparietal suture and about an inch and a half above a line drawn through the top of the ears. The doctors were all delighted and the instrument was said to be wonderful. All took a turn at the receiver and heard the noise whenever the oxplorer was brought over the position indicated. This was at five o'clock. The doctors, eleven in all, then left the house aud held a consultation in the yard as to whether a surgical operation should be per formed and the bullet probed for.

I was aft interesting scene. Dr. Pancoast was the principal figure and Dr. Girdner was the hero of the hour. Dr.

Pancoast was inclined to be conservative, but was fully convinced of the mathematical accuracy of the instru ment. Dr. Girdner explained the action of the instrument and Dr. Spitzka made positive statements favoring an operation. THE BALL MUST BE REMOVED.

After some discussion it was decided to perform the surgical operation, and a paper was prepared, signed by all the doctors, stating that Mary C. Anderson was in a critical condition, likely to terminate fatally, and that there were no other means of aiding her except by tho removal of the bullet, which had been exactly located by the in duction balance. They believed the opera tion was feasible and was the only chance of saving her life. 1 hoy would not guarantee that the operation would save her hfo, but they held that it would not prejudice the fatal issue which would be the result of the gunshot wound. Considerable time was lost in persuading Mary's relatives to allow the operation and when Dr.

Wile appeared at the door of the cottage and announced, "The operation will be performed," it was almost six o'clock. By the time all the surgical appliances were ready it was dark, so it was necessary to work by means of two lamps. ON THE OPERATING TABLE. Mary was brought from hor bed room, placed on the surgical table and put under tlie influence of ether, administered by Dr. Wile.

Dr. Tancoast, the surgeon, gave his orders like a general. The hair was cut over the spot located by the induction bal ance, the skin was turned back and the skull was trephined, a button of skull an iuch in diameter being taken out. Then came the probing for the bullet through tlu brain tissue Dr. Girdner used the telephonic probe, which consists of a small needle like probe connected with wires running to a receiver which is held at the ear.

When tho probe strikes a metallic substance a click is heard in the receiver. Dr. Pancoast probed the brain and Dr. Girduer held the receivor to his ear. TOUCHED BY THE PKOBE.

Three times when Dr. Pancoast felt a defi nite resistance to the probe Dr. Girduer heard a click in the receiver showing that they had really found the bullet. In con firmation of the discovery the brain was no ticed to be in a highly congested state and protruded through the opening, aud an ab scess about the size of a walnut was found to be located just about where the bullot is. At this moment a halt in the operation was called, as the girl was found to be sinking.

Her respiration was merely superficial and her pulse irregular. The abscess was then drained, draining tubes were put iu and the wound was sewed up. The girl now has drainage through both sides of her head. After tho operation, which lasted about an hour, there was a free discussion as to tho probable result. "I would stake my reputation," said Dr.

Spitzka, that if the bullet is taken out and the girl is cured she will be cured with a sound mind." She came out of the operation in better shape than she was before it," said Dr. Wile, 'although I think she is doomed. Believing that abscess on her brain is certain to react in her favor. If she lives long enough the ball will very likely come out of the opening we have made on the right side of her head." Dr. Pancoast was especially pleased over the success of the operation.

"We have located the bullet," he said, and feel that our whole course in the case has been actuated by the best surgical judgment. We have improved her condition every time. It is doubtful whether she will live, but that abscess in hor brain would have killed her anyhow. I consider the induction balance is a great advance in surgical science. Its results are certainly wonderful." THE COURSE OF THE BALL.

The course of the ball, as shown by the balance, was somewhat different from what we at first supposed," said Dr. Spitzka. "It went from the left side across tho brain. obliquely upward, reaching the right parietal tuberosity." The reason we did not make use of the induction balance sooner," said Dr. Pancoast, is that it has just bocn perfected during the time of this case, and we were under the impression that it was the unreliable instru ment used in the Garfield case.

When we found out just what it was we immediately determined to use it." The instrument used for detecting the bullet was perfected by Dr. Girdner and Pro fessor Alexander Graham Bell, and was exhibited as perfected to the New York Acad emy of Medical Science on February 3 of inn yew lor tug am time. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE GREAT PREACHER TO MORROW. A Simple Ceremony, In Accordance With the Wishes of the Family Brooklyn Buildings Draped In Mourning. New Yonic, March 9.

The arrangements for the funeral of the late Henry Ward Beechcr are not yet completed, but it has been decided that it shall be a public one, while the services at the house will be strictly of a private nature. The services will be conducted at the house by Dr. C. H. Hall, of the Church of the Trinity, the old friend of the famous preacher.

None but the family will be admitted to these services, wbi4h will be of the simplest nature. Tho body will be escorted to Plymouth Church at tho close of tho family funeral service by the Thirteenth Regiment of Brooklyn, of which Mr. Beechor was chaplain. The regiment will then pass in review in church past the body, which will be laid in front of the platform. The regiment will be then dismissed and will leave Company which is known as the Plymouth Company and is composed chiefly of members from Mr.

Beecher's congregation, to remain on guard while the body is laid in state in the church. The church will remain open all day on Thurs day and the friends and members of the congregation will have the first privilege of passing before the body. I nday the church will be thrown open to the public. This course has bocn rendered necessary in consequence of the extent of the circle of friends and admirers of Mr. Beecher.

The citizens' committee, of which Ex Mayor Low is chairman, will have charge of the body until tho interment on Saturday. This will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The crush of people at the church is expected to be so great that special provision has been made to prevent any contusion. The people will hie iu front of tbo coffin and will enter from the east end of the church and pass out only at the rear behind the platform through an opening which has been made. A SIMPLE COFFIN.

The coffin will bo a very plain one and will be covered with broadcloth with plain silver mountiugs. There is to be no orna mentation except a plain silk fringe. It will rest in the church on a platform raised six inches from tho floor of tho church. The feet will rest toward the cast so that tho people passing up tho cast aisle and in front of the pulpit will get a full view of tho features as they pass along slowly beside the bier. They will turn to tho right at the head of the colfin and then out into Orange or Cranberry streets.

On Thursday none but those having tickets will be ad mitted to the church. The tickets will be given to pew holders and others entitled to them. Bach pew holds five persons and only four tickets will be given to tho pew holders, tho other ticket being reserved tor visiting members ot G. A. R.

posts, privi leged persons and personal friends. It was expected that an overflow service would be held in the Academy of Music, but that building could not be obtained, as it was engaged by the Philharmonic Society. The body of Mr. Beechcr was embalmed by Undertaker J. M.

Hopper. The work oc cupied three hours. Mr. Hopper said that Mr. Beecher face in expression gave evi dence of his having suffered great pain.

The lace was not pinched, but it had flattened out much. This will not mar the effect of the features iu the statue. To day Mrs. Beecher went out tor a drive with Mrs. Bige low.

They went along the Boulevard for a short distance and then turned back. Mrs. Beecher was so much prostrated with shock from grief that she could not walk up the steps of the house on her return. Her son, Colonel Beecher, assisted her up, and had he not put his arm around her waist she would have fallen, ears are entertained that Mrs. Beecher will not long survive her husband.

llOXORS IN BROOKLYN. Brooklyn's buildings to day are draped in mourning. The municipal buildings and court houses, public buildings and stores are being heavily draped in black. Many pri vate residences are also draped. Nearly every prominent organization in the city of Brooklyn has met and passed resolutions expressive of grief in tlie loss of the eminent divine.

Tho public schools will probably be closer, on the day ot the luneral. Many merchants intend to close their stores. 1 he Aldermen met to day and appointed a committee to wait upon Lx Mayor Low, chairman of the memorial committee. They offered the use of the City Hall to allow the remains to lie in state. 1 hey were thanked and told that it had been arranged to have the remains lie in state in Plymouth Church.

The Plymouth Church committee accepted the offer of the citizen's committee, headed by Ex Mayor Low, to have formal services held in the different churches in the vicinity of Plymouth Church at the same time that the funeral services are held. It would be impossible for thousands of people to gain admission to the church. PLUU HATS, BUT NO BADGES. The Councils Committee Preparing for the Inauguration of Mayor Fitter, It was decided by the inauguration com mittee of Councils yesterday afternoon that tbe ceremonies attending the swearing In of Mayor Fitter shall be held In the Common Council Cbnmber. Chairman Hammctt stated tbat Mr.

Filler expressed the desire tbat tbe Inauguration should take place with as little ceremony as possible. The committee made their decision as to the place and then turned tbelr attention to other matters, although Mr. Cleaver suggested Independence Square. It was agreed that none but members of Councils, heads of aepartments ana ex Mayors suouia oe aa mitted. Mr.

Hammett advised the committee that Mr. Fitler desired Judge lliddio to administer the oath of office, and as Rev. Dr. McVlckar, his pastor, is In Europe, he had requested tlie chairman to select a minister to offer prayer. Mr.

Hammctt subsequently stated that be would request the attendance of Rev. Joseph D. Newlin, rector of the Protestant Episcopal Churoh ot the Incarnation, at Ilroad aud Jefferson streets. yir, Lawrence moved that no badges be purebased for tbe committee, as be "objected to tbe expenditure of a penny for tbe adornment of Councilmen." The committee agreed with the president of Common Council, whereupon Mr. Freeman asked How about plug huts?" What Is a plug hat?" Inquired Mr.

Roberts. Oh, It's any low felt hat or a round top," scornfully replied Mr. Stuart, You mcau a slouch," remarked Mr. Will son. "A plug hat Is a high hat, a high plug hat," ventured Mr.

Roberts. We should escort the Mayor to the chamber with some kind of decency," rejoined Mr. Freeman, "and should look alike so far as bats go. What I understand by a plug hat is a high silk hat, aud I think we all should wear them." 1 be committee, accepting Mr. Freeman as an expert on plug hats, agreed that each member should wear a plug bat on inauguration day, aud then adjourned.

A SHREWD YANKEE. William C. Hickman Dupes Bostonlans. His Career In Philadelphia. William C.

Hickman, who falsely claims this city as his home, recently departed from Boston for Montreal, leaving capitalists at the Hub In tbe lurch to tbe extent of $40,000. Representing to the Boston men that ho had a new method of making sugar out of starch at a trifling expense he organized a company for Its manufacture with a capital stock of (10,000. William A. Ingham was made president, Frederick W. Brown treasurer and M.

F. Dickinson and William H. Hen were among tbe stockholders. Hickman retained the secret of his composition and secretly manufactured about twenty barrels of sugnrine, but it was pronounced worthless. Having got to the end of bis rope as a manufacturer he bought on credit large quantities of coal from New York and Baltimore parties and resold It for cash at less than market rates, making about 120,000 by tbe transaction bo fore his sudden departure.

Inquiry last night revealed tbat Philadelphia Is not Hickman's home. Home months ago be camo to this city and represented himself to be a Boston merchant. He appeared like a shrewd Yankee and he spoke with Down East twang. While hero ho wore a white satin necktie and paper collars and lived upon a diet of bean soup and flsb balls. He succeeded In gettlngn largo consignment of Jelly from the J.

O. Schlmmel Preserving Company, of 725 Hoi ks street, but by persistent dunning and diligence the company has been able to reduce the Indebted, icsa to a moderate atnonnt. Dealers In this city will not admit tbat they havr handled any of the product of Hickman's company, tha National Sugarlne Refining Company, Her Father's Terrible Discovery Affeeta His Reason Threatening to Kill Himself Heficf of the Neighbors That She Was Murdered. Annio Niblick, a fair haired, blue eyed girl, not quite 13 years of age, was found hanging from a doorway yesterday in her home at 2911 street, Harrowgate. There is little doubt that the girl committed suicide, although some of the neighbors are inclined to believe that she was murdered.

Her mother died eight months ago and the family consisted of herself, her father, John W. Niblick, and her baby brother and sister, Willie and Mary, eighteen months old twins. Mr. Niblick is employed in a grocery store and it has been his custom to leave the house in charge of Annie. She was of a bright, vivacious temperament, and seemed proud of her position as housekeeper.

She was known aud liked by all the neighbors, and was a general favorite with tho women folks because of her cheerful disposition and nor readiness to lend a helping hand. Her father drove two hooks in the moulding of tho doorway between the two rooms on the first floor aud made a swing for hor. When sho was not busy with hor household duties she delighted to place her little brother and sister sido by sido, with whom she would sit in the swing, and sing to them as she swung thorn to and fro. Yesterday mornintr Mr. Nibl ick arose as usual, and Annie prepared his breakfast for him.

She was as gay as ever and entertained her father while he ate his breakfast. As ho quitted tho house sho ran after him, put her arms around his neck and gave him the customary kiss. As he walked away laughing, she stood on the step and threw hiiu kisses until he had disappeared around the comer. HANOIJTO IN THE DOOItWAY. Last evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock, Mr.

Niblick arrived home from his day's work. Before ho opened tho door he was surprised at the unusual quietness pervading tho house. Annie was constantly singing and sho always made it a point to greet her father's approach with a hearty welcome. Before ho took two steps inside the door, he saw a sight that almost paral yzed him and converted him intoadrivel ur lunatic The limn and lifeless form of his winsome little daughter hung suspended from tho doorway between the front and back rooms ami both ropes of the swing tied around her neck. Her face was turned toward the.

back yard and an overturned chair lay on the floor two feet away, as timugh sho had kicked it from under her. The infant twins wero found huddled together in one corner of the front room, badly frightened. They are not yet able to talk intelligently. Mr. Niblick, as soon as he had partially recovered from the shock, picked up a large butcher kuilb and cut the double thickness of rope which was wrapped around her throat.

He lifted her carefully down and laid her cold body on a lounge. Then he dashed out the door and went around to the neighbors, telling tlicm in a voice broken Dy sods ol Annie terrible death. He was almost frantic and when a Twen ty fourth district ollicer arrived he told him that his child had been murdered and that he intended to kill himself to day. The policeman sent for an undertaker and a physician and the body was carefully examined. incro were not the slightest signs ot violence ou her body and everything tends to show that tho little girl either committed suicide, or else was nreten.iinir to bans her self for the amusement of tbe two children, and accidentally kicked tho chair from beneath her.

NO CAUSE FOfl SUICIDE. Not the slightest cause for suicide is known to exist, and the latter theory is believed to be the most probable. A few of the neighbors, however, are inclined to believe that Annie was murdered. Tho rope was tied in a strong double knot around her neck and they say that Annie hadn't strength enough to make such a heavy and difficult knot with two thicknesses of rope. Sho was a delicately formed girl, but enjoyed excellent health.

All through the long hours last night John Niblick, whoso blue eyes and light hair are exact prototypes of his dead child's, sat beside the little ice box which contained her remains and wept bitterly. He had lost control of his senses and was unable to talk intelligibly. "I'll kill myself to morrow," he moaned a hundred times, and fearing lest he should carry his threat into execution several of the neighbors volunteered to remain up all night and watch him. Mr. Niblick loved his daughter dearly, and had provided every means which his limited income would allow for her happiness.

The house in which he lives is a two story frame, and the manner in which it is furnished shows both refinement and neatness. He recently purchased an organ for Annie, and several of the neighbors say that they heard her playing ono of her favorite airs upon it two hours before her father made the terrible discovery. Nobody heard any unusual noise, and the theory that she hung herself accidentally is most generally credited. SUIT FOR SLAN DER. Mrs.

Helen M. Card Claims Five Thou sand Dollars Damages. Mrs. Helen M. Card, who keeps a boarding bouse at 1125 Arch street, has commenced suit lu Common Picas Court, No.

4, against Mrs. Sarah K. Edwards claiming damages for slander. Mrs. Card is 54 years of ago and for tbe past five years has been an active worker in the Woman 8 Christian Temperance Union ana at present she superinteuds the evangelical work of the union, jn the declaration she lleires that the defendant circulated stories that sho maintained improper relations with hor adopted sou, Knos llallcy, aud with her boarders.

Mrs. Edwards is tlie proprietor of an Intel ligence ollice at 122S Filbert street and Is reputed to be worth 8:10,000. Until recently Mrs. Kdwardsoceupteda prominent position the Woman Christian Temperance Union, having been superintendent of col work and a county oruauizer. Mrs.

Edwards was released by Judge Arnold upon giving bail for foOO. Mrs. Tarsons Spends a Night in Jail. Columbus, March 9. Mis.

Lucy E. Par sons, wile of the condemned Anarchist or Chicago, arrived iu this city to day. Home time ago the Fourteenth Regiment Armory was secured for this evening, but when it was announced that Mis. Parsons was to peak Colt refused to have the hall sed for such a purpose, Mrs. i arsonscouiu ot nnu another pudiic piaco in wnicn io lecture.

She hot nine very indignant and began abusing the city authorities. Her actions were such to night that tlie Mayor ordered her taken to the City Prison to remain until morning. Abusing His Animal. Charles McGinty, of Thirty third and Tas kcr streets, who said be drove lor Peter Rnfferty, Twenty second and Tine streets, as arrested yesterday at Ifteenth and Chestnut streets by an ageut of the l'eunsyl ania Woeicty for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, who caught him beating a sore aud half blind mule with a stick. Magis trate lenient sent the driver to prison in default of the lino.

To Advertise for Proposals. The contract for carrying dutiable mer chandise imported at Philadelphia will ex pire April 80 and the Collector of Ousloms has been authorized to advertise for pro posals for the service for tue next year. Indications for To Day. RUN coot 1 of Rain, followed by fair weather, cooler, northerly iom t. Local repor United Main Signal Office, Phila delphia, Wednesday, March 9 Mean barometer 30.1S7 Max.

Mean Mill. tlax. velocity of wind and direction. Sun rues. 8.20 A.

M. Hlith A. M. bun 0.O1 P. M.

I High P. M. CITY MEWS IN BRIEF. Tbe turv on the Caviar Bnrthes arson ease will rendor a verdict this morning. The Younsr Republican Club last night adopted a resolution requesting Governor Beuver not to sign Traction bill No.

20. Suicide while temporarily lnsaiie was the verdict of the Coroner's Jury yesterday In the ensu of Georac Onpermau, aged 54 years. of Xt3S Aluer street, who cut his throat on Tuesday while recovering from a druuken uebaucn. MR. SULLY'S COMBINATION A Scheme Reaching From the Sooth to New York.

GARRETT NON COMMITTAL What Leading Men Have to Say About the Matter. New York, March 9. The statement today that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad had gone out of the control of the Garretts was ono of the sensations of the day. Wall street placed no credence in the report that a syndicate, neaued ny Aiircu suny, umi bought an interest in the road from Robert Garrett. By this bargain it is claimed that by Mr.

Sully and his friends' acquirement of the road they become controllers of what is probably the most extensive railway system in the world. It stretches from New York almost to the uttermost parte of the South and far into the West. It includes the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Philadelphia and Reading system, the Richmond Terminal and Richmond and Danvillo properties, the East Tennessee, A'irginia and Georgia Lines, the Central Railroad of Georgia, and now; last of all, the Baltimore and Ohio. And of all these properties there is to be made one great trunk line, with Hi.OOO miles of track. WALL STREET INCREDULOUS.

The circumstantial story of the bargain and its terms created a great deal of excitement and was universally discussed. But after the closing of the transactions in the Stock Exchange even those who were at first inclined to trust the report became conservative, and now the general impression is that the announcement is, to say the least, premature. The gentlemen said to be concerned in the great deal havo uniformly denied themselves to interviewers, but in the case of Mr. Garrett, at least, this is not regarded as significant, for he is simply following a fixed rule of conduct. And concerning the meaning of Mr.

Sully's action, it can be stated positively that none of his associates in the directory of the Richmond Terminal knew that he contemplated any such action as that ascribed to him in the morning reports. Moreover, the brokers on the floor of the Exchange who are allied to him in their interests stood ready to sell all the shares that would bo taken in the Toads included in the Southern system supposed to be the outcome of the mighty scheme. The best observers of the coorse of events in railroad and financial matters say that there is undoubtedly a great deal on foot; that in all probability both Mr. Sully and Mr. Garrett are intimately concerned in it, but that it is impossible that the transfer of the Baltimore and Ohio has been made, as reported.

They point out that the West Shore deal, a transaction of much less mag. nitude, took months to accomplish, and that this ono was supposed to bo concluded in a day or two. And it is further believed tbat Mr. Garrett has not got it in his power to transfer a controlling interest in tne Haiti more and Ohio to anybody, lie certainly does not hold halt the shares and few believe that he could secure the consent of the shares in the Johns Hopkins estate and the city of Baltimore. MR.

SULLT NON COMMITTAL. He Says That He Is Not In a Condition to Speak. Mr. Sully was applied to to day for some statement in regard to the circumstantial reports that a syndicate' represented by him has virtually concluded negotiations with President Robert Garrett, of the Baltimore and Ohio, for the purchase of a controlling interest in that road and its dependencies. Mr.

Sully said that he preferred to say nothing until he could state something definite, and that he was not yet in a position to do so. When the reporter remarked that he supposed the fact of the purchase was not now denied Mr. Sully admitted that this was pretty well understood," but said ho was not prepared to announce the names of the parties concerned or the terms of the agreement. It was reported in the street to day that the price paid by the syndicate for tho Baltimore and Ohio stock was 225, but a very well informed and prominent banker said that he had good reason to believe it was not much over 200. A leading bank president, in commenting on the importance of the reported sale, said that the railroads represented in tho purchasing combination or in harmony with them would havo control of all the anthracite coal territory in the country.

General Samuel F. Thomas and Mr. Calvin S. Brice, of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia interest, are members of the purchasing syndicate. They were at their offices, but declined to see any representatives of the press.

A GREAT SYSTEM. Mr. Sully is understood to represent the interests of Mr. Austin Corbin. The Read ing, the Pennsylvania, the Jersey Central and the New York Central are all understood to be parties to the great A prominent broker remarked to day that the new combination would represent the New York Central, the Erie, the Pennsylvania Central and the Reading and Jersey Roads, and that these would command all the business coming into New York.

In connection with the Richmond Terminal aud the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Roads, the new system would have control of nearly all the sea coast lines from New York to Florida. In connection, too, with the Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Railroad and a subsequent absorption by that road of the Ohio Southern for the making of amicable arrangements with that line the combination would control all tbe bituminous coal territory except that covered by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg. It is understood that negotiations of some kind are on foot for the control of the latter road also. It is supposed that capitalists interested in the Adams Express Company are among the backers of the Sully party, with a view to acquiring control of the Baltimore and Ohio Express business, as they have acquired that of the Reading. As to the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph line the syndicate will be in a position to make terms with the Western Union Company if they find this to their interest.

PRESS COMMENTS. The Evening Post, in its financial articlo, says Tbe attention of the street and the general public has been concentrated upon the progress of the scheme for the amalgamation of half a dozen great railroad properties under the control of the Richmond Terminal syndicate, with so much skepticism about Its success that even when it was openly and positively slated by members of the syndicate that they had acquired control of the Baltimore and Ohio speculators and others apparently waited for further developments to show the extent of the whole scheme before taking much Interest in the market. The prevailing belief Is tbat a set tlemontof the telegraph war will be one or the results of the Jersey Central, Heading, Baltimore audOblo.and.Rlchmond Terminal combination. It Is acknowledged thattbe Baltimore and Ohio would like to part with Its telegraph propert which in the present state of war with the Western Union has been a con tlnual loss to the Baltimore and Ohio. Tho Western Union people would, of course, hold off and talk as though they did not want to buy.

Hut, on the other baud, Mr. Oould controls over 4,000 miles of railroad west of the Mississippi and south of Ht. Louis. This system of roads comes to the Mississippi at two points, at St. Louis, where It would connect with tho Ohio and Minsls not be at all surprised if President Garrett has been seekinc somo alliance to holt) the Baltimoro and Ohio out of the difficulties that boset it at this time." Tho general opinion outside of railroad circles was that President Garrett would not under any circumstances place himself in a position to be deposed lrom the control ot tne Baltimore and Ohio system ana tuac what ever noirotiatious he has conducted with Mr.

Snllv have hcen with a view to bettering tho condition of his company without making any serious sacrifices. M'CAFFREY AND FALLON. A Four Round Contest Decided in Favor of Domlnlck. Domlnick McCaffrey made his second ap pearance this week at the Comlque last night in a four rouna glove contest wnu John Fallon, known as the "Brooklyn Giant." Fallon is but 20 years of age and although no taller than McCaffrey, weighs about ten pounds more. McCaffrey was seconded by Professor Nixey and the Brooklyn man was handled by Pete McCoy, Jimmy Ryan was chosen referee.

The first minute of the first round was characterized bv heavy blows, which failed to count. The men soon got down to short arm sparring. McCaffrey tapped Fallon lightly on the nose and the boy returned with a right hander on Domjnick'8 stomach. McCaffrey gave his opponent two punches In the Btomach and In return received both fists of the Giant on his law. a little too light to have much effect.

McCaffrey Bparrcd cautiously In the sec ond round, when Fallon led with a rush ana made several light hits. McCaffrey swung aud missed and then both men swung and both counted a neck blow. McCaffrey met a rush from Fallon with a punch on the jaw, Fallon made another ruBh, catching McCaf frey on the neck with his left and following it up with aright handed upper cut. which surprised McCaffrey and pushed him toward the ropes. Domlnick got in two heavy blows on bis opponent's wind Just as the round closed.

McCaffrey landed his left on Fallon's jaw lightly in tho third round and an excellent exhibition of dodging followed. Clean bits were few and the round closed a bit in favor of the Brooklyn boy. McCaffrey went fn as though he meant business in the lourth round ana alter missing three swinging blows counted once on Fallon's neck. Aflera llttlesparringFallon led aud eauelit McCaffrey on tho nose. Mo ffiffi pv ntjirted t.o dodsro around, but Fallon Bwung bis left, caught him on the Jaw and lorccu mm to tne ropes, mcuanrey uegun to grow angry and to force the fighting.

He led and counted on Fallon's wind, while the latter scored a riirbtlon McCaffrey's neck. Fallon then rushed In, making several good passes and driving McCaffrey into his corner and against the ropes. McCaffrey clinched and after separating landed his left on Fallon's neck. McCaffrey made a vicious swing with his left, hut it was cleverly aougea by me Broouiyn ooy, wuo cuuntereu and got in his left. The round ended while the men were clinching.

Referee Jimmy Ryan then startled the spectators bv decidiue in favor of McCaffrey aud his announcement was received with hisses and groans. The Brooklyn boy forced the fighting almost from start to finish and while many of his blows were weak he made as many clean hits as McCattrey ana the crowd expected to have it decided a draw at most. SENATOR HOOD GOT HUNGRY. And Ills Gnawing Appetite Served to Break a Dead Lock. Harbisburo, March 9.

The hunger of a Senator played a very important part to day in breaking a dead lock onauti aiscrimi nation legislation. The Senate committee on the ludiciary general met this afternoon to consider the Watrcs and ftutan bills relating to railroads. Mr. Watres moved to re port botn bills to the Senate. This proposition was lost by a vote of 7 to 7, as follows: Ave Watres, Oobin.

Walling, Boss, Wolverton, Shull. Hennineer. Nays Grady, Reyburn, Bmith, Mylln, IOM, Thompson and Newmyer. Then a motion was made to report the Rutan bill and Senator Mylln declared that as tbat bill had been proposed by tbe Repub lican caucus committee ho thought every Republican ought to support it. Senators Goblu, Walling and Watres replied that the Republican caucus bad not passed upon tho Rutan bill in any shape.

The caucus com mlttce had never called tbe Republican caucus together and the report of the committee showed that each member was to be allowed to exercise his own Judgment. Senator Walling further asserted that Erie county had been carried upon tbe strength of a circular issued by the Republican State committee contalnine a bill which differed from the Rutan bill. Tbe motion to report tbe tun bill was then lost Dy a tie vote. The seven members favoring the Watres bill declined to adjourn until a date was Axed for considering the bills, and as the Kutan bill advocates refused to fix a date there was a dead lock. Ballots on motions to adjourn were taken every teu minutes.

A test of endurance then ensued. After a continuous session of three and a half hours Senator Hood, who had eaten nothing since breakfast, gave way and ho yielded to a motion to postpone the consideration ol tne bins until Thursday, the 17th. MATTERS AT HARRISBURG. Some of the Things Considered by the State's Law Makers. Harkisburg.

March 9. When the Senate met to day Mr. Grady, from the Judiciary general committee, reported tbe House bill, with amendments, fixing tbe fees of Sheriffs counties containing over 500,000 popula tion. The bill (Senate 79) to protect the rights of shareholders In property and stocks of cor porations was vigorously opposed by Mr. Hennlnger.

The bill was passed yeas, 83 nays, 12. The bill deflnine rape and raising the aee of consent in females next came up for action. An amendment was adopted increasing from 14 to 16 years the age of the boy who may be found guilty of rape. The bill was laid over for printing. In the House tbe committee on agriculture renortcd the bill repealing tuo oleomargarine act with a negative recommendation.

The committee on public buildings and grounds reported a bill providing for a new State Capitol, a new State Lfbrary building and a new Executive Mansion. The bill makes appropriation for advertising for plnns and proposals and appropriates $1,000. 000 for the work to he done on the buildings during the years 1S87 to 1HS9. A telegram from several assemblies of the Knights of Labor of Pittsburg claiming to represent 100,000 voters, in favor of the passage of the Blllingsley pipeline bill was read. The House then proceeded to the calendar and passed the pharmacy bill to third reading as amended by the committee and, reported to the House.

The bill to revise the revenue laws (II. No. 290) being the special order for 8 o'clock, wuen.me nouse met, it wus taaen up. A MORMON APOSTLE. How He Gained Converts In a Michigan Town.

Bayport, March 9. "Elder" Cor nish, a Mormon of Salt Lake, has been laboring In this vicinity for several weeks seeking to proselyte. Rev. John B. Davis, of the Methodist Church challenged Cornish to debate.

Tbe first of tbe contests took place Saturday night and was attended by a large crowd. Each speaker took half hour bouts for two hours. Sunday night the crowd opened with considerable boisterous ness and Rev. Mr. Davis was driven from the church, escaping by a window.

The Mormon chairman of the meeting pulled off his coat ana seizing a chair, slashed around wildly, knocking down a half dozen saints and Gentiles in bis efforts to preserve peace. Tbe third contest took place yesterday afternoon and the church was crowded at an early hour. Cornish opened with a volume of personal abuse of his opponent nmld the remonstrances of the men and women present, ills language became so brutal aud threatening that fearing, a ficht a nnnte seized tbe people, and there was a rush for tho door. In the melee several women were knocked down and trampled upon. Davis rallied his forces outBtde the building, but tbey were frightened and quickly dispersed.

Cornish baptized twenty three converts. Killed by a Boiler Explosion. Grand Rapids, Maict 9. The boiler of GIbbs' shingle mill near Edmore, early this morning exploded with terriflo force, com pletely wrecking the mill and causing terri ble fatality. Two mon were Instantly killed.

Their names are not known, and six or seven were seriously wounded, one of whom will probably die. The loss to the mill Is estimated at from $3,000 to $4,000, covered by Insurance. No cause has yet been asslgued for tbe accident. i s'litf'tr j'.