The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27
EROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

SERIOUS RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT-Martin Schuef-
der. boy eleven years Of age, who was over by
car on Fulton avenue on Friday afternoon, while
on his way to the Park skating pond, underwent the
amputation OF his left foot yesterday.
HALL THIEF.-The hallway Of the residence OF Mr.
John Roberts. No. 124 Sands street. was entered by
one OF the sneak thieving fraternity on Christmas
night and robbed OF two coats, valued at ninty dol
lars which were ncautously left hanging there while
the door remained unsecured. This species OF larceny
VIII be quite prevalent during the present week no
doubt.
IN AID OF THE WORKING woMEN.-On wednesday
afternoon and evening attractive entertainment
In the form OF billiard tournament will be given
AZ the City Assembly Rooms, Washington street. the
proceeds OF which are to be devoted towards the aid
OF the Working WOmcn's Protective Association. A
number OF eminent knights OF the cue from Gotham
ana elsewhere are announced to be present and TO
participate in the enterprise IN question.
DIED FROM THE EFFECTS or COLD.-Thomas
Hawkes., the unfortunate man VINO was found by
policeman lying on the sidewalk in Schenck street.
near Park avenue, on Friday last, died from the
effects OF being frostbitten, at the City Hospital yes
terday morning. Coroner Flavin held an Inquest on
the body, when verdict In accordance with the
facts was rendered.
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.-A gentleman OF
color, named Reuben Taylor, stole a set OF harness,
valued at forty dollars, from his employers the
fore Justice Cornwell yesterday on q charge Of
burglary. He freely confessed his guilt OF the of.
fence charged, and, pleading guilty. was committed
to jail to await the action OF the Grand Jury.
ARRESTS DURING THE WEEK.-Hoiday sports and
festivities have productive OF much into
and considerable attendant disorder which has had
the erect OF increasing the aggregate number OF ar
rests during the past week. The total number Of
persons taken into custody by the police of BROOKLYN
IL 345, being increase OF seventy over the
record OF the preceding week.
ALMOST OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ohius ana John
Piely. two men employed on board the canal boat
Seneca Allen lying at the foot OF Pacific street. were
discovered at an early hour yesterday morning sui-
fering from asphyx la caused by confined air aud
coal gas which was generated IN the apartment ia
which they lay sleeping They were conveyed to
the College Hospital, Henry street, by two officers
OF the Forty-third precinct Rlclyis recovery ~
doubtful, but hopes are entertained for 0hlus. Both
men han from Washington county, New York.
TuE INSPECTORS or CoNTRACrs.--The worthless
holding this very easy and rcmunerative billet at
the expense OF the city have had their cup.dity ex-
cited by the unbounded liberalty OF the Boards Of
Aldermen and Supervisors in their dispensation OF
favors To other city officials. aud therefore seek
additional $500 year TO their already large income.
Tie Committee Salaries, Aldermen Mct;rorty,
GucA, Cunninghamtand whiting, have not yet de-
cided one way or the other, but are considering the
matter.
KINGS COUNTY SrHRoGATE's COrRT.-The wills OF
John Barrett Jules J. Bonnet, Heinrich Schluter ana
William White were proved in THIS court during the
past week. Letters OF administration were granted
New Utrecht: Thomas kegan, Mary Daley, Max Grin
wald Edward Hughes, Carrot Mcfernan, Lorenzo
b. Shepard, Mary Boyd DE Witt q. Enos, Barnet ID.
Britton, Thomas A. Lawrence aud Thomas Farrell,
all OF Brooklyn. Letters OF guardianship OF John,
Josephine, Harriet and Charles Hannigan were
granted TO Mary Ann Hannigan; Of Arson r. Colt to
:. T.. Colt. his father; OF Mary Ellen and Frank
Stewart TO Anthony NJ. Smith, all or Brooklyn.