The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-25
BROOKLYN CITY NEWS.

BROOKLYN CITY NEWS.
ALLbaEp NAVY YARD FRAUDs-The examination Of
before Commissioner Newton and number OF witnesses
were examined for the prosecution John P. veae, Of
No 297 South Fourth street, Williamsburg, the nrst
witness called He testified that he had been in the yard
three years. and had been discharged four weeks ago
He had the bookcases chests made in the
pattern shop, and also saw them taken out an ex-
press wagon and that the defendants cognzan Of
the fact that these made for the benefit OF
the government George Atkins another workman in the
machinsts department. was also examined but his tes-
timony was merely repetition of the previous witness
t In ac Inc whole testimony Yesterday mere rspst
1t Is expected that the will be closed in two
days, until which tme'it is impossible to say whether
the parties charged will be held to 60 before the Grand
Jury or not. 4.
SUSPICIOUS Fms-rwo three days since fire oc-
Cured in Myrtle avenue which destroyed the property
Of Mr.. VIM E. Davis, well known In Brooklyn the
agent or owner Of cement roofing company No
pcion attached to the proprietor OF the place until
the Fire Marshal and Of the agents of the Clinton
Insurance Company began to work up the case These
gentlemen have had their suspicious aroused by
singular movements OF the owner, and Mr. Lawrence,
investigation will be commenced in few days as soon
as the Marshal Is ready to give his attention TO the
matter.
THr ScHurzEN CoRrs.-The schutzen Corps, fayorite
morning their annual target excursion to Hauft's
Park Myrtle These excursions generally last for
three four days and offer the German portion Of
the community opporty for enjoyment rarely vouch
safe any other class society Tho party started
yesterday morning from the Brooklyn Garden the
new Court House, and were commanded by Captain
Konnemkump who discharged his duties to the entire
satisfaction Of the whole party. The attractive
headed eagle, which was mounted on large wagon and
completely surrounded by wreaths Of overgreens The
affair will continue today and tomorrow, and the Ger
man population seem determined to enjoy In the fullest
measure, this acceptable holiday.
TIE NEW WATER COMMISSIONER At the meeting Of the
Board Of Aldermen last evening" the OF Mr. Daniel
L. Norhrup sent in by tho Mayor for confirmation
as a member Of the Water Department Commissioners
vote of II 10 Mp Northrup has held the position to
which he hos been reelected since the Ridgewood
first introduced into Brooklyn and has given general
satisfaction to the taxpayers.
HIcHwAY ROBBERY. -Yesterday afternoon q most
diabolcal robbery was committed on old man in
Fourth avenue, near Third street, Gowanus. He was
quietly walking along the road, when he set upon
by two young Jack sheppards, who st asked him the
time OF night The old man, not suspectng anything
wrong, attempted 10 get bis watch that he could give
so he pounced upon and robbed Of his watch and o
small quantity Of currency which he had in his pocket
use for as they had any quantity Of skeleton ones they
magnan mously returned Sergeant MatheB and officer
scott 2, tn" Eetn precinct AFTER long chase sue
the police as Butcher Morse. The other hghwayman
made his escape but Is well known TO the police The
victim OF this outrage badly beaten and presented
most horrible appearance, and had to be taken tho
station house until he is able 10 DO removed TO his home
SoLDIRR's WIFE Connrs suIcrDR.-A soldiers wife,
named Henrietta Cummerford aged about twenty eight
years, and Of rather prepossessins appearance COM
mted suicide yesterday at No Tallman street by swa
lowing two drachms OF audsnum. The unfortunate
hal
account Of the death Of her husband who killed In
one OF the battles In front Of Richmond just before the
surrender OF that city Several physicians called
TO attend TO the unfortunate before the spark
bad fed but a their efforts were unavaing She Is not
the only unfortunate woman who has been reduced
degree rcnury sufficient TO drive them 10 desperaton
disgraceful TO the American people that the wives of
those who have sacrificed their lives defence Of thcr
country should be 80 neglected that they driven to
suicide as q last resort TO avoid the Almshousc.
THE LATE ATTACK Uros NsGRow.-Mr John McDer-
mott an policeman and returned soldier makes the
following statement in connection with the dastardy
attack negroes In this city Friday night Of last
week He was standing at tho corner Of Johnson and
Leonard streets when no heard loud cries OF and
children, MINGLED with those OF "stop thief I" sstop
thisG" and "murder' from men, who were running in
every direction. Soon thereafter he saw Jacob Bier
coming toward him on a rum McDerrnott seized The
fug vc and held him until cclored people came
w p wnon M asked Thas the had done he
and severely cut two negroes only few blocks away
Bier had no knife upon his at the time crowd
soon collected Then policeman came up, into
whose custody McDermot desired TO deliver
his captive, but the representative Of the law
refused ut first TO receive him. unless some one could
be found who him commit the act charged against
him McDermott says he insisted the fugitive should at
least be held until examination could be made, to
which request the policeman at last assented and took
Bier to the Forty precinct station house. McDer
mott meanwhile followed up the clue he had obtained
found the two colored men-Spcnce and Randaii-who
had been stabbed ard helped TO dress their wounds
They said they had been get upon BY crowd Of raans
had
the corner Of Leonard and Moore strees McDermott
sent tho Injured men TO the station house, where they
fuy Identified Bier as OF the saans aud the idcn
teal one who had used knife and ne thinks that IL
there might be any credit attached 20 the he is
certainty emitted 70 at least portion OF IT, The police
man who reluctantly took the prisoner In charge could
have The remainder TO sustain him In any incident OF
similar character that might In his neghborhood
FiEsDsH CRUELTY TO ASSAIs-Two VALUABLE HoRsEs
TORTURED TO DEAT.-some time Sunday evening tho
stables Of Remsen Burroughs foot Of Morton street.
f. d. were entered by unknown wretchcs who tortured
to death two valuable horses and left third in dying
condition IL appears that they used broonstck TO
onter the vas Of the animals and by repeated probngs
Is attributed for this diaboca outrage The police
using every effort 10 bring tho villains 70 Justice
NEW PoLcE ORDER FOR BRooKLYS.--An order Is
about being issued to give tho policemen Brooklyn one
day 10 themselves out OF thirty tho same as the New
York force now enjoy.
CRIME EASTERN DISTRICT The increase OF crime
In the Eastern district Is causing alarm; but liz preva
lencc s easily accounted for For the protection of the
immonse 'front.' extending from the wallabout 10
creek, thcre only assigned thirty patrol
men, who also expected 10 patrol the district from tho
East river front 10 Union avenue cmbrncing very
wealthy and denseIy populated ncighborhood Besides
tho city kept In semi darkness for ecoDomica reasons
and II Affords In reality the best Geld for criminals In
the whole country
BAD CASE or DEsrrunox- family consisting OF a
mother and four children named Oud residing corner
Of Graham and Powers street, r. D.. were yes
terday discovered by officer colgan Of the Forty sixth
precinct suffering the horrors Of famine ana d,sense
The father Of the family German named Joseph Ould
time business for himself but failed
Az the time OF his failure he had irty or forty
dollars but hts wife taking SICK the physician who at
tended her claimed and received the whole amount
Sin that time they have been living Upon such garbage
as the children found In the CUTTERS The father in AZ
OF desperation started OF somewhere In search OF