The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-14

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last year III
DELTA UPsILON.-The alumni OF the various col.
Ieges In the United States resident in New York ana
vicinity who are members OF the Delta Epsilon Fra
ternity are to meet at Delm0nicos tomorrow even
ing Ior the purpose OF organizing clnb.
FATAL RAILROAD AcCIDENT--COroner Rollins
yesterday received information from the Board OF
Health that Peter Riley, man forty-nve years OF
age was lying dead at No. 200 Elizabeth street.. with
the request that he should hold an inquest the
body. Some three weeks ago Riley was ruH over
corner OF Prince and Elizabeth streets by one OF the
avenue line, and his death was the result OF the
injuries
SUICIDE BY observation-disclosures Henry Char
former, Frenchman, aged thirty-four, IN the en-
ploy OF tiffany 4 Co.. failed to make his appearance
yesterday as usual and on his apartments at No. 10
Laurens street being examined 1t was discovered
that the misguided man had driven large nail in
the wall OF his room and had hung himself by cord
thereto No clue TO the motive could be asceralned
the deceased was seen on Saturday apparently In
good spirits. coroner Rollins will hold On inquest
SCHOOL Observation-Disclosures morning Mr.
Thomas Hunter, the principal OF Thirteenth street
school, near Sixth avenue, was the recipient OF a
valuable service or silver. The presentation was
made by Jacob II. Herts In q few remarks. Mr.
Hunter responded. thanking the boys through the
committee which consisted OF Leicester P. Holme
chairman; ]. ii. Herts. John Habershaw and Samuel
Pexote. The testimonial consisted OF q water pc Der
two g0Dlets and salver, and was valued at $500
The RED AURORA AND METEoRs-Between three
and four O'Clock on Monday morning the heavens
were overspreao here and there with the brilliant
red variety OF the Northern Lights. The aurora
light mingling at times with the morning
twilight produced grand effect. II rs
wonderful aurorai exhibitions Of 1885 Will again
recur. TWENTY meteors were counted equal TO the
third magnitude star Gamma Vlrglnis In the sign OF
1.-THE Virgin" At five minutes past five O'Clock one
splendid white meteor shot south southeast twenty
Eve degrees, from point ten degrees east OF Castor
UNION REPUBLICAN GENERAL CoMMIrTEE.-The
General Committee Of the Twenty-second street
branch Of the republican party held one Of their
Broadway and Twenty-second street, Mr.. John v.
Grdiey president, in the chair. The report OF
oy tSe nae year ere e
received. The financial statement showed that the
sum realized by subscriptions &C, had been fully
adequate 10 the demands OF the party, balance of
over $400 being still left in the treasurer's hands.
After transactng a small amount OF other routine
business the committee adjourned.
A REMEDY FOR SEA SICKSEss.-very many emf
nent medical men have devoted years to the dis
covery of remedy for that implacable enemy OF
those who 60 down to the sea IN shirs on pleasure
or business, ndiddie du ner, but hitherto without
success. the announcement is now made, however,
Navy az present attached to the m Ravss
Transatlantic Steamship Company, has produced
from combination OF chemicals preparation
which IL safe ana sure curative OF sea sickness II
checks vomiting instantaneously, allays the chest
pripings, Affords a beneficial rest and prevents the
eleCtlOn OF IOOu auu UQuiu ~ is Also Claimed Tor
tins preparation-to which the name of Neptune
has been gventhat 1t Is very beneficial In cases OF
dyspepsia. This important discovery will rob the
sea OF half Its terrors and Will doubtless be hailed
with delight by travellers.
The RusH AT THE TAX OFFICE yesterday was
apparently much greater than on any previous day
since the collection OF taxes was commenced.
Those who attended yesterday have thus
are now anxious to escape the additional
twelve per cent, which VIII oe added to all taxes
remaining unpaid after the 18th inst. The
line OF taxpayers yesterday extended around
the capacious office and out along the
corridor into the Park. and great degree
OF patience was exhibited by many who were
obliged to stamp or stand In the sush and cold
for hours. Collector Smyth certainly gave ample
opportunity To the taxpayers TO have their pay
ments made In due season, and those VINO are now
compelled to suffer as above stated are undergoing
penance for the neglect TO take advantage OF lhe
accommodating opportunities onered by tue ne
celvor previous TO the lst instant
Young MEMS Christian ASSOCIATION. first
social meeting OF the members OF the association
and their friends took place last evening, and were
any proofs wanted as to the usefulness oil
these social gatherings they. would have
been abundantly furnished by the large
and influential audience assembled. These
social meetings were first instituted last winter. and
the success which attended them justified the COM
mittee IN again InauguratDg them this winter.