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The New York herald., 1871-02-17

The WATER SUPPLY BILL passed in the
Assembly yesterday, and the mighty hunter
Tweed rejoiced much thereat in his parlors at
the hotel. fit be true, as stated, that he has
no job in this Lake Gilead measure whatever.
but that be sells the much needed additional
pure water to the city at dead sacrifice OF
something less than it cost him, he enjoys
philanthropy more heartily than anybody we
know Of
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

The JoTST HIGH CoMAissioN. 1t will be
seen FROM our Washington despatch on this
subject 10 day that the impression is steadily
gaining ground among the shrewd dplo.
matists at the capital that we need something
more than money to heal mp the sore in
juries that Great Britain gave us during
our war through her Alabama. The some
thing more than money takes tie shape OF
Canada and British Columbia, ana it may yet
occur that the Withdrawal Of the British flag
from The American Continent may become the
ultimatum of tie United States Commissioners.
And then
10 pert M Utica contracts our powers,
But the Whole bognlless Continent Is ours
The New York herald., 1871-02-17
TRINITY COLLEGE ALUMHs

meeting OF the New York AssoolauiM o. The
Alumni OF Trinity College was held last rAght at No.
L2eI Broadway for the purpose Of maxing the nc.
ccssary arrangements for the annual rAuniOn. Hey.
Dr. w. II. Curtis occupied tho cla'f the jath Of
April next was appointed as the. time for tie re-
union, % and Committee OF three was appoiuied ia
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

The LEGIsLATuRE takes recess to-day un-
til the 9th inst, partly to duly celebrate the
birthday Of the wisest and greatest, &C., but
especially to enjoy, untrammelled by Legisla-
tive burdens, the jollites and jim,jams of the
caroival season
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

MRS. Woodruff has opened her Presiden-
tial campaign with very effective speech,
which she delivered to full audience in Lin
coin Hall, Washington, last evening
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

THE BROADWAY WIDENING BILL has passed
both houses Of the Legislature md now awaits
the Governors si"natura.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

LIMA EDWINis TugATRL. 10 Hroai aiway.-uUNTEp
powr. or, TuT rwo LIVES Macy LrrGu.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

GRAND OPERA nocsE, corner o. sh av, ana ?ai ST.
G7AfSD UrZIATIc CARNIVAL.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

..wALLAcK's THEATRE, Broadway ana is,A street.
Movrv,
The New York herald., 1871-02-17
Bogus Divorces-A Rinslender Caught.

Bogus Divorces-A RinslenIer Caught.
The habit Of men calling themselves lawyers,
SO constantly practised, of procuring divorces
upon cheap principles, by the use Of fraudu-
lent testimony and other nefarious means, has
grown to be great scandal and evil upon the
community. The sanctity of home and family
is placed at the mercy of these wretches.
While man and wife can be separated by the
simple edict of court, without the knowledge
of one party or the other, there is no longer
any safety for domestic life, happiness or
family unity. The last notorious case of this
kind has fortunately fallen into the hands Of
Connecticut law, where it will probably re-
ceive an honest Interpretation. The crime Of
which the man House, lawyer Of this city,
is charged was committed In New Haven.
The case appears pretty clear. A suit
for divorce was sought for by this creature
House between a Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph,
of Virginia, and, as proved, Witnesses were
produced by the lawyer to prove all kinds of
scandalous charges against the wife, who,
meantime, never heard a word about the
transaction. II is alleged that bogus wit
ness was produced in court who represented
himself as Randolph, the husband, and
plaintiff in the case.
: We take IT for granted that with such testi-
mony before Connecticut court the convic-
tien Of this ringleader Of the bogus divorce
system may be regarded as matter Of cer-
tainty. It is time that this whole abominable
system of cheap and fraudulent divorces should
accomplished anything In that direction. If
the courts Of Connecticut afford us any relief
in extlnguishing such fellows as this House we
will feel grateful to our neighbor State.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17
ARusEaERrs THIS EVENING.

NlBLo's GARDEN. Broadwsy-Tus SPECTACLE oF
TIM BLACK clooK.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

OLYMPIC Theatre. Broadway.-rgr RrorFIlru o
WE 7. .Akor.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

BowERf THEATRE. Boweiy.-Poap; or, WAY Dow,
SourH MAJ ASD TIGER
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

GLOBE THEATRE rs Broas-sY.-YARrETy gNrEr
TAINMEsg, &G.~GUEES BANNER.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

LfESE.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

FIFTH AgsNUE TagAraG. rwen.y.tcartb street.
SAHArNNA
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

WOODS MUSEUM broadway, corner Gosh st.--rcrfo
ances every afternoon and e.enins.
The New York herald., 1871-02-17

RlCHrLIFU.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28
EoraIan ARnIrs.


General Faidherbe has been summoned to
Versailles.
The revolutionary authority is COM
pletely domira ant in Paris.
The San Domingo commissioners re-
turned last evening to Washington.
The new rates of export duty in Cuba go
into effect on the first of next month.
The candidates of the Central Republi-
can Committee have generally been elected
in Paris.
The Prussian Cross Gazette says that
Baron Gerolt was recalled from Washington
at his own request
"A series of engagements are reported as
having taken place in the Eastern Depart
ment of Cuba between the Spanish troops
and the insurgents.
The King of Sweden is suffering from a
relapse of his recent sickness, and the Grown
Prince and Princess of Denmark have gone
to visit him.
The insurrectiouary Central Committee
has extorted from some of the supporters of
the Committee of Order full and exact list
of the members of that organization.
"A Berlin despatch announces that a bill
will be introduced in the Federal Parliament
for the incorporation of Alsace and Lorraine
under the government of the Emperor.
Negotiations for a final treaty of peace
between France and Germany will soon COM
mence, and it is expected that the sittings of
the representatives of both governments will
be held this week.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28
DOmeatIo Affairs.

The trial of Laura Fair for the murder of
A. p. Crittenden, about year since, was
commenced in San Francisco yesterday, and
excites much interest
Ground for new and extensive hotel on
Fifth avenue, opposite Central Park, New
York city, was broken yesterday, and it is to
be completed within twelve months.
John A. Hovey, of Morristown, N. j., a
cabin passenger on the steamer Yazoo, from
Philadelphia for New Orleans, committed
suicide on the 2lst instant by jumping over
board.
The proceedings for a new trial in the
Filkins express robbery case, at Albany, N
Y, will probably be abandoned, and Filkins
be made to pay the penalty of the great crime
of which he was convicted.
The first game of base ball of the season
was played in New Orleans yesterday between
the Lone Stars of that city and the Chicago
White Stockings, the latter scoring nine to
the formers six without run being earned
on either side.
The Democratic members of Congress
held caucus last night at the Capitol, and,
in the discussion of Southern affairs, it was
maintained that the disturbances in the South
are the result of the bad state of local govern
ment there
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28
NEWS SUMMARY.


The proposed reservoir in East Fairmount
Park will be five times the size Of all the
other city reservoirs combined. Its largest
diameter will be nearly half mile in length.
John Fennon, a switch-tender on the
railroad at Twenty third and Spring Garden
streets, has been held in bail for indecent
conduct towards little girls whom he had de-
coyed into bis Matchbox.
-Ricbard Sickles, for reckless driving and
running over n man at Passyunk road and
Dickerson street yesterday, has been held in
$1,000 bail to answer.
The celebration of the Pennsylvania Re-
serves will take place in horticultural Hall
on the 10th of May next, aud will consist of
business meeting in the morning, an oration
in the afternoon, and banquet and ball in
the evening.
The Board of Guardians met yesterday
and agreed to have additional nurses for the
insane department of the Almshouse. The
manufacturing department produced $4607'O5
worth of goods last month James Lock-
hardtwas elected engineer.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28
THE INCOME TAX.
IMPORTANT DECISION OF COMMISSIONER PLEA
AMMAN

IMPORTANT DECISION OF COMMISSIONER PLEA
sANroN.
The following decision of the Commits
sioner Of Internal Revenue is of great inte-
ress to taxpayers. The article from the New
York Tribune which we republished yos-
terday in this paper, will explain the matter
more fully. 1t may even be that the Trt-
6une's article suggested the order of the
Commissioner, which we here present:
Taxi payers who prefer not to make returns
of income for the year 1870 in detail, as set
forth on page of form "a, will be allowed to
make q statement in the following form,
which may be made by the proper interlnea-
tions and erasures on pages and . of
form "a.
Statement of income gains and profits of
- 7, of --- , county of - -,
and State of --, during the year 1870,
after making all legal deductions -. Taxa
bic income..... -
Amount of total q per cent......... -----
Affidavit -, State of ---, county of
-, IS. -- -, being sworn accord
ing to law, deposes and says that the fore
going statement contains full, true, and
correct account of his income for the year
A. d. 1870, which he has received,
whether derived from any kind of pro-
perty, rents, interest, dividend, undivided
profits, wages salary, or from any profess
sion, trade, employment, or vocation, or from
any other source whatever, from the first day
of January to the 31st day of December,
A. D. 1870, both days inclusive, and subject
o an income tax under the excise law of the
United States, and that he has not received
and is not entitled to receive from any or all
sources of income together any other sum
for the said year besides what is herein set
forth, except such amounts as, though justly
due to the applicant, are not good and col
lectable, and that he is honestly and truly
entitled to make the deductions from his in
come for the said year, as made by him, in
accordance with the true intent of the excise
law of the United States, and that the several
rates and amounts therein contained are
stated in legal tender currency.
Sworn to and subscribed this - day of -.
A. D, 1871, before me - -, Assistant
Assessor Division - District of
Written answers will not be required to the
questions on page 3, of form 2l
Affidavit No. l, on page 8 of the said form
"a, may be modified by the erasure of the
bonds, ''and that during said year his entire
gross income from every source, estimated in
said currency without any deduction or dimi-
mutton whatever, did not exceed two thousand
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28

TOHN FARNUM q CO., COMMISSION MKRi
ID ohanta and Manufactures Of Ooneztosa Hshanaeea
- - qHnAnuT eAssaA fhilAdsAshlA -
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28

THE THREE HUNCHBACKS.
The Great Martinetti Troupe, the celebrated Ria.
Telli Brothers, and the wonderful Seigrist Children
with Splendid Tricks. $50 Magnificent Costumes
New Music! Beautiful Balets! superb Transforms
tions! t I5
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-03-28

The weight of the imported Percheron horse
Hercules, owned near Allentown, Pa, is 100
pounds.
One firm In proprietary medicines in Boston
does a business annually 10 the extent of
$500, GOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
SUITS AGAINST BUTCHERS AND FAT-MELTERS-
VACCINATION URGED.

VACCINATION URGED.
The Board ordered yesterday that 5000
copies of the law relating To physicians making reports
OF contagious diseases and OF deaths within specified
time, be printed and circulated. The Attorney was
persons who are slaughtering within the city limit.
without permits:
r. W Laun. No ass Yves, Poyfr,st; J. Dosing No ga West
soeng,r Third hundred and Keller
288 EA,t Forty hhst; Geiney Valentine Co.
and Founhave., NJ Phugs f5f ThrisTe No
go West forehst; M Michse No "a Ba,t
Dempy No ~ Bast Forty hh ST. Jacob seder Noe J and l5
East Forty -hith-,t
The City Sanitary Inspector reported the following
persons who are melting fat without permits
Butchers Hide
River; CO.. No ForJ.ifh,t; Tobey booth
foot Of West Thirty ninth ST. Gamble Mcneil foot Of West Thirty
eghtbst DonOhu Co No 6lj West Thirty Richard
Neil and IobJ Booth have recently made applications for permits
The attorney directed 10 begin actions against all
these offenders, and also 10 begin suits at once against
all cergypen ply sclans and mdwiyes who have failed
20 make 10 the Registrar OF Records OF marriages.
births, and deaths Prot Chandler reported that he had
visited LghtbOdy's INK manufactOry III Sixty -nrstst
against which many complaints have been made, ana
found nothing Objectionable IN the manner OF conduct
ing the business The following weekly letter from Clty
Sanitary Inspector Morris read:
call attention To tho fact that there gh Increase
the number u Of small reported 10 % Bureau during TIE
II the tnoue Of this sht increase si The
se considerable i, disease closely adjacent 10 tn- city,
which be es communicated To our p"pu
feel that Admousbl 10 ADOPT sueh pIe,su
uonArv measures will secure the greatest protection.
BY The
ger the pubic urged syp the proper place. for these
e di.penssfes with those ecuuAJ shle 10 employ medical
ssance difficulty 20 be found apping the preesuon
neglect Is the DsIcusab Again would Tits
s4,e{ VIVA public sHeafgs, "a ssl ~ IAti VI w Rui%
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
A GANG OF ROBBERS ROUTED.
TIE late RROOKLYN BURGLARY.

The burglar, John Irwin, shot while en-
deavorng with Others TO break into safe In Arbucko
& Co q mills waerst Brooklyn, on Sunday morning
was taken TO tho Second Precinct Station-House In
dying condition and made confession diyulglng the
names and plans the remainder OF the gang OF which
he was one He gave the names OF his associates ~
Stephen II. Msloney. Michael Hurley. James MARTIN,
and James McCloskey and confessed that the gang had
made complete arrangements to crack the following
places In Brooklyn Mr.. Dayiss corner OF HICKS Full
tonsts; Mr. Mumby's, corner Of Columbia and Fulton
sts Mr.. Qumbys corner OF Poplar and Henry -sts Mr.
Powels No. 10i Fuon-st.; Mr.. Wurtzs, Old Brooklyn
Bank; Dr. squbbs, yine-st and the Delaware iacka-
wanna Coal Company's office, Atanticst The proprie-
tors Of these places Immediately put ON their guard
by the police.
He also admitted that the headquarters OF tho gang
was at the notorious Jersey Jm's," in Mottst, New
York. and Chief Of Police Campbell Immediately tele-
graphed Chief Kelso who detailed several detectives
TO visit Jersey Jims and capture the gang This they
succeeded in doing and yesterday Martin Maoney and
McCloskey taken 10 Brooklyn and sent 10 the
County Jail 10 await trial These residents or
the Fourth and Sixth Wards OF New YORK, ana pear th
reputation of desperate characters. Each mas served
one terms in the State Prison, and II IN alleged
that they have been engaged iii even worse crimes tha
burglary,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
A YEARS DAY HOMICIDE.

A party of drunken men, consisting OF Jo-
seph W. Crawford Of No. 16o West Fourth-st Edward
and John Dye of No 2O8 waverleypaeo George Wheeler
OF Eighteenth-s, Brooklyn; Benjamin Barber OF one
hundred and -fourthst Tenthave; Richard Dillon
Of No. slT West Thirty sevenh-st Garrett and T. Hill,
and James Smith OF No q Cornelast, entered Stenens
liquor store No 81 COrnea-s corner OF Beeckerst on
New Years night and drank several times There
seemed to be some illfeeng against Crawford on the
part OF some OF the account Of previous difficulty
The dispute after the party entered the store
and eliminated in fight, during which, while Diion
held Crawford the latter was struck on the back OF te
head with bottle by Barber, and rendered nearly ui
conscious. Tue pen were separated by 5tenens, ana
Crawford having recovered the party were Induced 10
shake hands and all left the store together About TWO
hours later Crawford taken suddenly Ill ana Vas
moved to his home. 4 physician was humiapnen, una
prescribed, but death occurred in very short time
The ply thought that death had resulted from
disease OF the heart and Coroner Keenan, was requested
to hold inquest DIR. John Beach. IN making post
norton examination discovered that death caused
by fracture OF the skull the result Of the blow with the
bottle. He informed Capt. Mcdonald OF the Twenty
eighth Precinct and Tuesday night aud yesterday the
Captain. with his officers, arrested all the party who
were with Crawford. and they were locked up m the
Greenvich-st Police Station. All profess the utmost
sorrow at Crawords death. Smiths wrist is cut In SOW
era Places the result of scue short time before the
assault on Crawford. The deceased was an engraver,
age 49, and lived with his brOthernlaw, Thomas j. Carr
at No. lG9 West FOurth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
ANNUAL REPORTS.
TIE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

The New-York Philharmonic Society, incor-
porated Feb H. 1885, has for its object the cultivation
aud performance Of instrumental music II gives every
Winter six regular concerts. preceded by private and
public rchearsas. The Society consists of actual,
ciac, subscribing and honorary members. Actual
beers be professors OF music and efficient performers
instrument They elected by ballot and pay
Initiation fee Of so and annual tax Of Is each.
Associate members those who have tho right Of al
mission To the public rehearsals and concerts Of the
Society payment in advance, Of certain amount to
Subscribing members those who entitled 10 three
tickets for each regular concert ayment In advance
Of certain amount, similarly stipulated. Honorary
members are eminent musical artists, and honorary
associate members whO not belonging the
profession OF music, have shown themselves worthy OF
the regard VI the Society.
The orchestra oi the Society at their must con
sist OIt least 90 actual members After the regular
concert Of each the net proceeds from the
and public rebearsas divided among the actual per
forming members The Society has sinking fund chiefly
for reliey wing actual members when distress The OH
Of the Society elected at their last annual meeting
Boeln Vice President; David schaad, Secretary John
G.. Besheim, Treasurer; Carl Befgmann f. RietLcl
Frederick Bergner, George Gipnrr George MatZka
Frederick HerNg Directors The Office OF the Libra
was vacated by death few weeks ago. Carl Bergman
has elected conductor OF the Of Society
for this
During the twenty eighth season. ending last Nav the
gross receipts amounted To s263g 7G and the net pro-
ceedr orchestral dividends u the actual PERFORMING
memhc f." sl2,7jO During the same season The society
numbered Nv actual Kemsers, " IogpsrtQrnips wem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
IMPORTANT DECISION IN An ERIE CASE.

In the special term Supreme Court, Warren
County n. Y. decision has been rendered 10y judge
Rosekrans the suit of John W. Thompson. Mary T. Do
Forest and other Of preferred stock Of she Eric
Railway Company. against that corporation, To COM
pei It 20 pay dividend upon the stock. In accordance
with the agreement under which the stock Mas Issued
The decision rccites the circumstances OF the orgn
agreement the Noncompliance since the Dividend OF mo
earnings Of 1861, and the tricks aud devices by when
compulsory proceedings at Law have been eyaded. Tho
amount Of preferred stock Issued oy the Company IS
Is 1910 No div dend paid upon this stock IN iss
and separate suits Brought by several parties In Tue
spring Of 1869 10 the dividends Tor the year DO
the suit brought by the plaintiffs, motion VAS mauo
To strike out the defendants sham aud ffNo
Gus. and Judgment, Judge Roskrans In concluding
his decision, said: a..
The pnas this entitled TO the udgmsAi that the ar
subdivision the sham that .ifucf out snn h
second subdivision Of sad aad the Nhe Of the seon N
ave-, edvolous rt that tie pnhs have uSReDt thereon
eu Ned 70 Judgment that the defendant account for sn
par hem OF the several shares 81 rl '0eA
IN. defendant hs respective .has o. the rarungs of Tie dtle9l
ont ihr 69 Nith interest aui that be referred TO ths
Lester osl o. Saratoga Sprng,, 10 take AMI sac u
oi sid net esnngs, With poae' 10 iais
un suc account ns IN say part of tbs STATE sei hn =
lr.ct ode sHyrnt,, cal agns sppc before sd hrNt 80
Time ve h. msI io " 1Csl uRSs such s'"uasS '"A ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
THE DARIEN SHIP CANAL.

10 ne EdtfOr OF INC TribUnt,
SIR: The article in TIE TRIBUNE of Dec.
81 on tho above subject is very suggestive, and hope
will help % solve the problem Of ship navigation across
the Istlmus wish 10 add however, that water can be
ey ated mat as eIectualy and vastly cheaper by WIND
The money that would build the engines would build the
vjDd.mils and 1t would cost loss 10 tend them, anu
nothing FOR fuel JOIN "A"H
Iipelaad. n. u, Jan. 3, 1911
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
OUR sHIPPING-A CORRECTION.

TO fhetEdifOr OF The Trtbune.
SIR: In your paper of the 29tl: there is q
communication from In relation TO the differences
Of the amount tunnsge between the reports OF the
Registrar OF the Treasury and the Bureau Of Statistics
In which there is which please allow me to
rect 1t Is in the year, send the figures for 1870:
Re1stIsrs statement ''''''''' faHo0
Bureau statistic. ..,,,,t''''''''''''''' SoS
sa-
Difference ....'''.'..'............''.'''' $SobS
How Is thisi Yours, g. W. u.
Aeto- York, Jan. !, 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05
TIE RIGHT OF SELF DEFENCE.

In the Court of General Sessions yesterday, Car
line Wrgleman indicted for "feonlous assault"
the night OF NOyembers last by nrng 9nn at crowd
In EighhSt wOundng Michael Farrell in the Lex. Mrs.
wegieman admitted having fired tho shot IN self de
fence, stones having been thrown at the window She
hid boon annoyed from time ~ time by crowds or boy
dancing screamng, and ycng before her house. judge
Bedford thought hat MtS Wrglrman perfectly
rsSut aud II uH-thhg Gihzrns shot 4,o, a., 60 rowdos
IT. would have u good lGecG The jur, acquitted H.;
prlsVner,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-01-05

for the reason that there 10 much danger OF becoming
infected In promiscuous travelling In street cars na
omnuse, the cy uufrequently TO The knosledse OF
pons various stages Of smapoI 90 use nse
the city such css
dur ng the past week A vaccination the only sure popuc
against this oatsm and fatal disease Of duty eonpeh me V
the public mind to the danger OF n
lecing this precautionary measure All Young snd Do sa
protected by IT, compulsory vaccination bI law souu 80
immunity The follow table srh 'he courageous
diseases me ny uaIms i1e ~. smsl s.,r, Dip
ending fever. feyer teyer peL una ne" ~ ~ n
Dee Dee. a ?, y s 81