The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-18
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

fHE CnoLERA.-It would seem that, as the warm
weather increases intensity the contagious diseases
which we're laid few months ago with difficulty by the
Board OF Health beginning stir themselves again.
The inspectors have been combating the scarlet fever
IN certain portions Of the city Of late and great
part succeeded in not only combining the contagion its
poisonous starting point, but have managed to stamp
out altogether So far the cholera has not done much
damage but the health authorities have been
expecting It ever since the thermometer has be-
gun 10 remain all day above ninety degrees and
PeIsPiIiug people TO put themselves outside of
numerous glasses of ice water every hour The nrst
case TINS season happened on the LIST Of June o woman
Dy the name OF Bridget Geoahan living at No 32s East
!nlrty lourh street, being the unfortunate victim She
died after sickness of fourteen hours, duration The
second case which occurred yesterday afternoon
that or man named G. H. Case who had come TO this
city from Trenton NJ j., in the morning He was taken
suddenly III at the foot OF Chambers street while passing
along the pier, and was conveyed TO Bellevue Hospital
where the physician charge pronounced his case one
Of Asiatic cholera The Board Of Health despatched
medical a0ache to the hospital late ID The afernoon TO
attend to the necessities Of the unfortunate man.
The CATHOLIC PRorEcroRY FArR.-A promenade con-
cert and reception in honor Of the ladies' who have so
ably conducted the Protecory Fair will be given this
Tuesday evening, at the building in Union square.
Richard OGOrman will deliver an address Grafulass
band will furnish the music. M
6r. THorHy's CHuRcH-A strawberry and musical
festival Of St Tmothy's church VIM commence this
evening and continue two days The proceeds will be
appropriated to pay thsidebt Of the church.
TUE MoRGuE'-The following described bodies we're
taken TO the Acrgue yesterday and there await denn-
caton:-From pier No. North RIVER. the body OF an
unknown man, aged about thirty years. five feet eight
inches In height with sandy hair deceased whom found
was clad in . white shirt blue undershirt gray knit
drawers, ribbed pantaloons black cloth and
gans Tho body Of unknown bow found In the river
at the foot Of Chambers street. North river deceased
was about fifteen years OF age, is four feet n height,
jacket white undershrt light pantaoons white stock
ngs, gaiter shoes, and had slate and book in his
hands,
Loss AND RECOVERY or vALrABLEs.-A young man
named Edward McCabe, who is employed in the estab-
shment Of Mr. Victor Bishop. No % Maiden lane, was
sent last Friday 10 express Office with small box,
containing twenty four Of small string pearls
lunches and 1878 grains Of loose whole pearls weighing
two grains each, which to be shipped to foreign
port On his way to the Office, McCabe entered lunch
house on the Of Cedar street Trinity place.
while RECALLING himself with substantial meal, laid the
box containing the valuables stool by his sde He left
me counter when his meal was completed, forgetting
u gone MI Bishop, on learning OF the loss Of the
pearls, advertised 1t IN the HERALD Friday offering
500 reward for their recovery. "A young man who IS
employed IN the office Of French paper, who had
found the goods in the lunch store, he says aban-
doned, the advertisement on Saturday. sent the
valuables to Mr.. Bishop, and received the advertised
reward. =. ), .e..s a-
FATAL FALL-Coroner shirmer yesterday held an in
quest at Mount Sinai Hospital West Twenty eighth
street, on the body of Jacob Erhard, VINO fell down
flight Of stairs Of Ninth avenue and Eighteenth
street, Saturday evening, and died from the effects
partially under tG influence Of liquor the time Of the
occurrence verdict Of accidental death rendered
BY the jury DecsastG was forty years Of age, and
native OF Germany.
BODIES FoUSD IN rse wATRR-The remains OF an
snknown man, about ary years OF age, were found
floating in the DOCK ;p3 Of Morris street, North river
Deceased had striped pants fancy vest coat and
hickory undershirt In his pockets were found some
old nails pieces OF ribbons and twne The body,
which was far advanced in decomposition had boen in
the water 10, several weeks was sent 70 the horsae
ceaiped, was found In the water, foot of Chambers
street, North Deceased was dressed striped
cotton and wooen pants, drab cashmere jacket. muslin
shirt, socks and Shoes In his possession were two
schoolbooks and aeaher belt buckled around his
waist Tho body bad been In the water for several
weeks The remains wers also sent to the Morgue for
Identification Coroner Schifmer held inquests on both
bodies.
ISrANTIcIpK--Yesterday afternoon Coroner Schirmer
held inquest, At the precinct police
station. the remains Of infant which
found floating in the dock foot Of Leroy street. Nerh
river. Dr. 8. N. Leo made post mortem examination
OF tho body which resulted In showing that the child
had been born alive but no evidence could be obtained
ss TO who threw the babe into the river.
PAINFUL AcCmsSr.-Joseph Strahearu, while at work
yesterday In the bakery or Mr. Salisbury, q No 4se
Greenwich street, had bis right hand oaushs hstwsen
rollers OF the machine which he work, and
dreadfuy manglsd, causing a very painful wound and
besides which no may probably lose the uss Of his
hand. He was conveyed 70 The New York Hospital.
FRS CANAL SraExr.-Between twelve and one
o'clock on Monday morning nrc discovered in the
boot and shoe store No. 1911 Canal street. owned BY Hugh
Martin. The nremsn were quickly on the premises
and the DANES extngushed before the store was
materially injured The damage 70 the stock viii be
$500 and 70 fixtures about $780, insured for 300
tho Franklin Insurance Company OF Philadelphia.
The building In damaged about 500 Fire Marshal Baker
has the origin Of the nre under Investigation.