The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-27


were repeatedly encored, and the "clog
golden opinionsi' rom the iooKerson. An occa-
siona concert at The Asylum by negro minstrel and
other troupes would do incaculable good TO the de-
potency to cheerful music.
A NARROW EsCIPs.-On Tuesday afternoon while
the carriage OF Mr. Jerome Fellowes lin which was
seated three ladiesl to which were attached his
fours-in-hand, was being driven through
s @s upper cod rarf witt the c.s the deer
The last named gentleman by the force of the con
cusslon, was thrown from his place In the vehicle to
the ground ana slightly injured. Mr.. Marsh, with
great presence OF mind noticing the dangerin which
the leaders OF Mr.. Fell0wes would II not checked
place the ladies, ran to the wire railing which en-
closes the deer park ana succeeded in soothing the
frightened steeds The ladies throughout the trying
scenes preserved heroic carnness Of demeanor.
NRwsBoys' LODGING HoUsE.-A Chicago paper
has given currency to story which Is entirely false
but which has tendency to injure In the minds Of
the benevolent of the noblest charities of this
clty-the Newsboys' Lodging House. 1t states that
an agent of the House recently took two boys, Andy
Shields and William Jordan, to Lincoln, ILL.,, and
there deserted them forgetting to pay the hotel bill
The story is altogether improbable. IL hardly needs
have e. authority Hr9'a' for saving that boys Of
the name were never taken from the Logging
House, were never occupants OF 1t, and that no ex-
These denials ought to induce the Chicago journal
to withdraw without qualification its ingenious and
wholly gratuitous statement
RECOVERY OF STOLEN GooDs.-About halfpast
eleven O'Clock yesterday morning officer Wamsley,
Of the Eleventh precinct. had his attention
drawn by the movements OF two young
men carrying bundle and box through
Second street, the Oiicer followed them TO
avenue D, where they both got car, and observ-
ing themselves stil followed by the officer passed
through IT, and While lie getting the rear
plato IN jumped Off the front and ran away, leaving
the bundle and box behind which the oflicer took
charge OF and brought 10 the station house. Upon
examination this proved to be handsome silver tea
service that was stolen from the premises OF Mr.
Howard OF Fify-irst street. near Eighth avenue, on
Saturday night last.
FIRE MARsHAL's REpoRTs.-Fire Marshal Bracket
has reported to the Police Commissioners tho re-
suit of his Investigations into the of recent
fires in effect as follows:-July 90 IL NJ No. Park
place, evidently On incendiary fire. August q $50
A. NJ, No, 843 Second avenue, not ascertained.
August B. lis A. M, Nos. 221 and 222 West street,
kitchen stove, the pipe OF which projected through
the roof August 10. s:07 P. NJ. No. 1885, Division
street, accidental August II, 1890 A. NJ, evil
IDENTITY OF an incendiary origin; 6:44 p. M, No.
70 Varick street, roof supposed to have ignited
from sparks from a IRE in one OF the upper rooms.
August Ia, 1850 p NJ, No. Is Fulton street. Brooklyn,
supposed to have been caused by grease igniting
from the heat generated for smoke house on third
and fourth stories. August Is, 5:45 p. M, No. 172
Henry c. Wheeler, now In custody. August II, No.
1874 Blocker street caused by sparks from stove:
August IS, $3.50 p NJ, supposed to have been caused
by burning SCOT falling down the chimney August
49, IL NJ, No. 1876 Eighth avenue same cause; 9:05 p.
NJ, caused by the breaking Of kerosene lamp near
some oil cans.
time since successful burglary was committed in
westchester county, which, as o German named
Charles Webb, servant in the family robbed, dis
appeared the morning succeeding, was generally
supposed to have been perpetrated by him or with
his completely Accordingly all efforts having for
their object the arrest and punishment Of the Offend
ers were directed to discover his whereabouts, but
without success. Yesterday he presented himself to
Inspector DilkS at the Central Office In this city and
related that, being awakened on the night of the
burglary by the noise made by the thieves efYecng
an entrance he was about giving the alarm when
he was seized by them and threatened with instan-
taneous death II he made the least noise. Being
afraid OF his life he remained dumb. and the burglars
on retiring took him along with Them Since then
he has, through the same fear remained away from
his home and Kept silence respecting his captOrs;
but becoming weary OF such constant terrorism and
knowing the suspicious his absence would occasion,
he managed to escape their surveillance and asked
t. he returned to Weschester county to be examined
regarding his art in the robbery He was re-
manded accordingly
BOARD OF AUDIr-One OF the most important
claims with which this Board has had to deal came
up before 1t yesterday at noon. The claim il made
by the executors of the estate of the late Daniel
Devlin, for the sum of s4s4oO0 for commissions on
the city money received and paid by him as City
Chamberlain. The claimants argued that Mr. Devlin
was not aware OF the fact that he entitled to any
percentage on the moneys deposited with him on
account OF the city, but that I'm settling up his estate
they the eXecutors) found that the amount
claimed was due to Mr.. Deylin In accord
1880, and that it should accrue to the benefit Of
his estate. Corporation Counsel O'GorInan opposed
to the Of the Board u and s s
interfere IN the matters brought before It, Mr..
O'Gorman, however, agreed to the examination OF
above given were elected by the testimony The
case was further adjourned until Friday noon. The
Chains q C. H. P Pun for or building fire
others for services az attorneys In defending suits
against the old Board of Excise from 1867 to the
time or their creation OF the Metropolitan Board OF
Excise, were heard and decisions reserved.
IMPROVEMENTS ON TuB SECOND AVENUE RAIL
RoAD.-Improvements in city rairoads-when in
augurated and prosecuted with the broader and bet
ter purpose 10 give additional accommodation and
comfort to the travelling public and not for the sin
gle purpose OF increasing the company's receipts
with Increased discomfort to the public-are to be
hailed as blessing. Such q spirit, having
in view the welfare Of Its tens OF thousands
or daily patrons, IL showing itself In the man
agement OF the Second Avenue Railroad Gangs OF
workmen are laying down a new kind OF rail, which
Is agreat Improvement on the old one; large and
sxty-fourth street TO take the place OF the old and
rickcty stables at Forysecond street; construction
and repair shops are to be built by, and large
aud stately depot and car house OF ornamental
architecture are soon TO dispace the contracted and
dilapidated building now In use. All these latter
improvements, which have so long been needed, IL
has been impossible TO make through inability to
procure until lately, either by lease purchase the
necessary land upon which TO build. IL is also In
contemplation 10 Introduce horse OF lighter and
more graceful construction than the present heavy
and cu1brous pattern. Marked improvements are
also TO he made on the upper part OF the road. All
the dummy engines are to be detached from the cars
and longer and more commodious passenger cars
introduced. An effort Will also be made TO compel
the unghted portion OF the street TO b. lit with gas
by the gas companies. In compliance with the condi-
tons OF their charters.
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.