The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-04
BROOKLYN NTELLIGENCE.

WEEKLY MORTALITY.-The total number OF deaths
In Brooklyn last week 22S being 6s less than the
week previous.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALs.-The Brooklyn branch Of the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals re-
port fourteen arrests during the past month The
fines amounted to $3.50 and the donations to $526 So
SERIOUS FALL.-Charles II. Mcdonald, a compost
tor, fell from the second story window of the Mon
and sustained injuries OF serious, If not fatal cha
racter. Three OF his ribs were broken.
PROBABLY FATAL ACCIDENTAL man named John
Kaugh fell into the areaway Of No. 80 Congress
street yesterday afternoon and fractured his skull
He was taken to the hospital where his injuries
pronounced OF q fatal character.
ALLEGED LARCENY OF CLOTHING.-Mrs Garry
Cooper, OF 23S Henry street, had Mrs. Dunno her
washwoman, arrested yesterday on charge OF steal
ing $75 worth Of clothing from her. The accused
was locked up to answer.
PErITIoN.-The property owners on Atlantic
street have petitioned the Mayor and Common
Council to have their street paved with improved
Belgian pavement. A fund has already been col
lected to meet the preliminary expenses OF tho work.
SNEAK ROBBERY.-During the temporary absence
of Mr.. James Mcfarland from his office, corner OF
Dock aud Water Streets yesterday some thief slipped
in, broke open drawer and distracted the sum OF
S274.
CONFIDENCE OPERAToR.-A well dressed young
man engaged board at IT Degraw street, and i'm
proved the opportunity after having been shown to
room, to steal gold watch and chain valued at
W
The gentleman left no card.
INHUMANITY TO CHILD-August Sherman,
mild hammered person, residing at So Scholes street.
f.. d., was yesterday convicted, before Justice
Eames OF cruelty beating little girl named Eliza
beth Orth. The person OF the child bore evidences
of the most inhuman treatment The Justice fined
Sherman SIS.
ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.-Michael Flaherty and his
wife were arrested and taken before Justice Demar
yesterday charge OF having assaulted and
robbed Mrs. Mary Rohes OF No. l william street.
They Knocked her down. took her pocketbOOk, con-
tanning S20 and brooch valued at $50. The ex-
animation OF the case Is set down for the 18th OF
August.
LONG ISLAND SAENGERBUND.-The annual picnic
Of the Long Island Saengerbund came or yesterday
aspect OF the morning, between eight and ten thou
sand persons were present and from oil appearances
passed thoroughly enjoyable day. But the plea
sure OF the occasion was not confined TO the ordinary
amusements set apart for such events, Tor no less
than fifteen musical societies were in attendance,
and contributed much by their well trained voices
and really excellent display 10 the harmonious feel
ing which prevailed throughout This spacious park
Afforded every opportunity for enjoyment, and not
the least patrOniZed resort was the large
pavilion in the gallery where was stationed
a fine band, TO the strains OF which thou
sands whrled In the May dance. Several delegates
from New York German societies were present and
lent valuable aid in the many beautiful concerted
day Messrs. l.. Himmer President c. Klamke, II.
Boertel q. Jachel, &. Bowers and others addressed
the assembage congratulating them on the high
musical taste which was exhibited and the success
OF the picnic generally. The arrangements were ad-
mirable and at the conclusion OF the days proceed
ing which were characterized by good order aud
pleasure, the large crowds, headed by the different
bands, took their departure.