'welcome was made - -: k uuuuu‘ 13 T0 BLAME ____——— me Holds It Responsible For the Valley Stream Horror. HAD NOT PROPER SIGNALS. A Mysterious Witness Who Could Not Be Found — Effort of the Company to Have Driver of the 111 Fated Tallyho Coach Indicted. Inwood, N. Y., June 25.—Today the jury returned a verdict holding the Long Island Railroad company crimi- nally responsible for the Valley Stream tallyho accident in not having proper signals at the crossing. The last witness who saw or knew anything of the shocking accident at the Merrick road crossing near Valley Stream on Memorial day, 'in which 5 members of the Brooklyn tallyho party were killed and 17 were badly injured by a Long Island railroad train, today gave his testimony before Coroner Coombs and a jury here. - Nothing then remained to end the in- quest except the verdict. _The railroad officialsprofess indiffer- ence as to the verdict, claimirii,r that comingvfrom such a source it has prac— tically no value either in a criminal or civil court. They also claim that they have a lot of evidence which was not brought out at the inquest and which throws the blame for the accident on the shoulders of the driver of the tallyho'and his as- sistants. - It is understood that the company is using every means to secure the indict- ment of these men. All the testimony given at the inquest, however, showed that the driver could not have avoided the accident, as he did not see the rail— road tracks until he came to them. He heard no whistle from the locomotive until too late, and the signal bell at the crossing did not ring at all. The Final Evidence. The first witness called was Mrs. Flor- ence Adelaide Small, who lives at In- wood. All she knew of the accident, however, was that she heard the engine Whistle as it passed the whistling post, 1,200 feet from the crossing. Rev. William E. Carr, pastor of St. lames’ M. E. church of Lynbrook, came next, but he did not arrive at the Mer- rick crossing until 15 minutes after the accident. His story was merely a repe- tition of those already published as to the shocking scenes. Mr. Carr said he remained at the scene until a gravel train came along. The signal bell at the crossing rang while the train was passing, but he did not hear it before its arrival at that point. The coroner then made an announce- ment that he had tried without avail to find a man named Linbeck, who had told so many stories in the newspapers and who claimed to live in Rockville Center. No one there, the coroner said, claimed to know him. . The coroner then went on to charge the jury, beginning by reading the law on thesubject, saying that it was the duty of the jury to place the responsibility for the accident on the proper shoulders, no matter who it might be. It was a charge that bore directly on the alleged culpability of the driver of he tallyho and the railroad officials, as well as the supervisor of that part of the county, for not having compelled the railroad company, to take proper precautions. " At 10:45 o’clock the jury sent for the coroner and asked him for a more ex- plicit statement of the law defining the duties of a driver of any vehicle when approaching a railroad crossing. The coroner told them the law “as it had been explained-to him.” He said he understood that every driver was compelled to stop and listen and that failure to do so was negligence within the meaning of the law. Doctors Meet In Saratoga. Saratoga, June 25.—The New York State Medical association, second dis- trict branch, held its thirteenth annual meeting here today. An address of Dr. George T. Church of Saratoga prings, president of the local association. The president’s address was read by Dr. E. M. Lyon of Troy. Big Stock Brokers Assign. Boston, June 25.——A surprise was cre- ated on the street this morning when it was announced that the big firm of F. R. Cordley & CO., stockbrokers of 66 State street, had assigned to Charles K. Cobb of the firm of Nichols & Cobb. The firm is composed of F. R. Cordley, H. C. Young and G. N. Notter. Jubilee Celebrants Injured. London, June 25.——Duri-,ng a jubilee celebration today at Wembley park, a favorite London resort, a tornado struck the place and tore down several buildings. There was a panic among the 900 children and others taking part in the festivities. Several were injured during the rush for shelter. Fined For Carrying Baby on a. Bicycle. New York, June 25.—Bernard Meyer, 14, who was arrested last evening at Ninety-thi‘d street and Fifth avenue by Bicycle Policeman Casey for carry— ing a child on the front of his wheel, in violation of a. corporation ordinance, was arraigned before Magistrate Cornell today and fined $1. Oxford Distributes Degrees. Oxford, England, June 25,—OxfordI university today conferred the honor- ary degree of doctor of divinity on his grace the Most Reverend Robert Ma- chray, primate of all Canada, and upon the Most Reverend John Travers Lewis, archbishop of Ontario and metropoli~ tan of Canada. -' Death of Isaac Dutcher. St. Louis, June 25.—Isaac V. W. Dutcher, southwestern agent of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg and Ontario dispatch lines, died here of pneumonia after an illness of ten days. Mr. Dutcher was born about 50 years ago in the city of Quincy, Ills. A Church at Randolph, Mass., Burned. Randolph, Mass, June 26.—The First Baptist church here was burned today. Loss, $25,000; insurance, $17,500. The fire, was the work of incendiaries, as there has been no occasion for light or heat in the building since the services on Sunday evening. ~Advertise in THE GAZETTE. UNRBST IN INDIA. ’ Natives Denounce Joyous Celebrations While Famine Stalks Abroad. Bombay, June 25.—The successive shooting of British plague commission- ers and other civil and military officers by natives is regarded by the authorities here with the gravest apprehension as an unmistakable sign of revolt. In ad- dition to the killing of Lieutenant Ayerst at Ganeshkind on Tuesday and the simultaneous shooting of Commis- sioner Rand, who is in a critical condi- tion, other attempts upon the lives of officers are reported. Civil .Qfi'lcer Ross, who was shot at Peshawur‘on Tuesday night as he was returning from the ju- bilee fetes, cannot recover from his wounds. An attempt was made upon the. life of Lieutenant Williams last evening as he was entering the mess- room at Poonah, Fortunately the shot Of the assassin did not enter his body, but struck his hand, the bones of which were shatter- ed. The authorities have offered a re- ward of 20,000 rupees for the arrest of the natives who were concerned in the shootings. The assassins track their victims and shoot them after nightfall from behind any object that hides them from observation. The uropeans are very uneasy. More shooti. g is expect- ed, and no one feels safe. The outrages are due to the discon- tent of the Brahmans, who have circu- lated thousands of leaflets denouncing the jubilee. The circulars declare that only demons would celebrate their con— quests in a time of famine, plague and earthquake. “An ancient and noble race,” the leaflet adds, “is being killed by a Christian government. Will no one lift a finger to check the excesses of the English tyrants, who have been riding roughshod over us for more than a century?" A POINT AGAINST BENHAM. Said to Have Been Engaged to Another Woman \Vhen His Wife Died. Batavia, N. Y., June 25.—Everything indicates that a sensation will be ex- ploded early in'the trial of Howard C. Benh m for wife murder that will ecliptz anything that has yet been brought out in the case. The prosecu- tion, it is said, will attempt to prove that Benham was engaged to marry another woman when his wife died. The woman involved is said to be the daughter Of one of Batavia’s leading families. If this should be proved, Benham could scarcely escape conviction. If it should not be proved, it would not, it is thought, prejudice the prosecution’s case. The woman is not believed to be in Batavia now, and it is said that a large sum of money has been spent to con- ceal her whereabouts and to suppress all reference to her association with the case. It is reported, however, that she is not far away, and that District Attor- ney Leseur will produce her when the proper time comes, and that she. will tell her story ‘Ion- the witness stand. It is said that the prosecution will intro- duce witnesses who will swear that Benham promised to marry her if he was ever free to do so and that he more than once expressed a desire for freedom. The story has been in the mouths of the village gossips ever since Benham’s arrest, and it is believed to have driven Martin Benham, the prisoner’sfather, to the insane asylum. Cornell’s First Freshman Defeat. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., June 25.—There was nothing about-the Cornell quar- ters today to indicate that the Ithacans took their defeat of yesterday by Har- vard and Yale any way but philosoph- ically. Every one of them was of course keenly disappointed, not so much on the score of yesterday’s ‘defeat, but be- cause it was the first time a Cornell freshman crew had ever lost a race. Yale callers were congratulated On their victory. The Lowell Bribery Cases. Cambridge, Mass, June 24.-—The seal— ed verdict in the Lowell bribery cases which was returned by the jury last night was opened in the superior court at East Cambridge today. The jury pronounced J. 'C. Donovan guilty of bribery on the first count and B. D. O‘- Connell and E. R. Donovan guilty as accessories to the same count. Donovan was indicted for bribing Councilman Arthur W. Lang. Son of an Admiral Fined. New York, June 25.-Robert Upshur, son of Rear Admiral Upshur of the Hotel Waldorf, was fined $3 in the Jef- ferson Market court today for disorder- ly conduct in the Cafe Waldorf last night. The young man lurched into the cafe last night and made a speech. When Hotel Detective West attempted to put him out, he hit the detective over the head with his cane. He was then arrested. _ Contractor Pugsley Missing. Mount Vernon, New York, June 25.— William H. Pugsley, a well known con— tractor a'nd landscape gardener of this place, has not been seen since he dis- appeared from his. home, on Franklin avenue, on Saturday last. It is feared that he has met with foul play or has become insane through his inability to collect outstanding bills. Charles A. Dunn 111. New York, June 25.—-Charles A. Dana. editor of The Sun, is ill at his country home in Glen Cove, N. Y. He has been suffering from catarrh‘ of the stomach, but is somewhat better, and today is able to leave his bed. His physicians have ordered him to the mountains for a few weeks for a change of air. A Justice Arrested. New York, June 25.—The women of Islip are aroused over an alleged as- sault of Justice Griffith upon a Mrs. Marvin. The justice was arrested and arraigned in his own court before Jus— tice Vail. He pleaded not guilty, and the case was adjourned until next Tuesday. Awful Cyclone In Kansas. Salina, Kan., June 25.—News has just reached here of a terrific cyclone which passed 15 miles northwest of this city. As far as heard from three are dead and a number dangerously injured. Two Boys Drowned. Ironwood, Mlch., June 25. -— Frank Hodge, aged 14, and Albert Peters, aged 11, both of this city, were drowned in Montreal river, west of Hurley. -—.Advertise in THE GAZETTE. 00LUMBIA+ suuurv ., .. . scoursr A11 spokes may break—the spokes that break the least are the spokes you want— the Columbia bicycle direct spokes can’t easily break—they are almost spokes of certainty—over 100,000 mileage without a broken spoke. Catalogue free if you can. F. S. AMBLER CYCLE 00., 29 Wall Street- W That you can save money by buying youI Meats Ind Fish at r. w.sm1n’s,_ 55 Main Street. Everything First Class. OPEN EVENINGS LAWN MOWEHS! PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, Gar- den Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Cloth, Window Screens, Screen Doors, Oil Stoves, Mixed Paints. Lubricating Oil for Lawn Mowers and Mow- ing Machines, 50c oer cal. H. H. WILLIAMS. Schullze’s Market 5 NAILIIDAD PLADE AND X x X x WASHINGTON ST. BRIDGE .>< ><§>< Here Are a Few of Our Bargains for This week: Shoulder Steak, 8: Round Steak, . 12: Lamb Chops, 10c Stew Lamb. 50 Plate Bib, Fresh or Corned, 4c FRESH FISH or ALL mos. Blue Fish and Weak Fish are es- pecially nice just now, and prices are way down. Paul fichultze, J :- Fairiield County National Bank' [44 Wall St.. Nor'walk,:Conn. INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital. 2(0.000. EDWIN 0. KEELtn. President. DAVID El. MILLER, Vice-President, L. C. GREEN. Cashier. EDWIN O. KEELEB. MOSSES HJGLOVILII, DAVID B. MILLER, A. J. MEEKEB; F. ST. JOHN LocxwooD, THEODOBEIE. Snug, IRA COLE. CHAS. F..TBISTBAM.: Accounts of Manufacturers. Merchants, and Individuals solicited. Safe Deposit Boxesli'c-e to Biposiiors. CENTRAL NATIONAL RANK ”6 WALL SE. NOBWALK, COBPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876. CAPITAL, - . $100.01X Gsonon M. Homms. President. E. L. B01123. Vice-President. WILLIAM A. Camus, ashier DIRECTORS : GEORGE M. HOLMES, P. L. CUNNINGHAM, E. L. Bovsn. H- E. DAN”, .T T. Pnowrm S. H. HOLnr-ss. J . 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