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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
SUICIDE IN THE FRANKFORT HOUSE.

A man, age about 49, and giving the name
of f. X Willis Of New-Jersey hired room at the
Frankfort House, of Frankfort and Wiliam-st
a. and has continued to occupy it since. His
habits quiet, but he seemed to have friends
acquaintance and seldom went out On Thursday night
he retired later than usual He not
yesterday, and when one of the chambermaids
tried his door, It was found locked. At 8 p. m,
when the door again found fastened, 1t was
forced open and the occupant discovered lying dead
on the bed. On the table stood small bottle
half full of laudanum, package of arsenic and bottle
In his possession found $3.50, and halffnished
CONVEYANCE of parcel of land in Vernon, New-JeTsey
The body Will he removed to the Morguo TO await iden
tiicatiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
ANOTHER RAID ON FIRST WARD DENs.

Some of the keepers of the low dens along
Greenwich and Albany-sts, undeterred by the raid
made on them several weeks ago. have ventured to
open their places This reported Superintendent
Kelso who directed that the propretors and inmates be
arrested and imprisoned About lOs o'clock last night
Capt spelght and section OF men, acting
under warrants from Justice Hogan made q
simultaneous descent twelve Of these
low dens-an that found open5Snd took into
tody all persons found therein NRetythree prisoners
were secured and locked up the Churchs Police Sta
zion They will be taken before Justice Hogan at the
Tombs Police Court this morning The following the
names Of the proprietors
Charles Acker No g. Greensieh Allen Wilson No SO Greenwich
s Rebecca 70 Greenwioh-si Julia Smith
Wieh-st Philip Hicks No ca Green wicst Robert Smith
1856 GTenwch-st, Caroline
Schultz 1854 Greenwch Ernest Wagner No l52 Greenwich
MARY Tneheer 80 Greebwichsti Alvin Maso No. Albany.
st. Martin LiDderman, No. Albany-st q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
THE VISITING FIREMEN OF SAVANNAH.

The Fire Department of Savannah, GA, re-
ceved an invitation during the past Winter from the
Fire Department Of CharestowD Mass TO be present at
the Bunker Hill celebration The invitation ac
repted by the members Of the Marshall Hose Company
and two members from every other organization in the
Ttv were also appointed 10 represent the Department
The Savannah remen, 40 in number, sailed June Is in
the steamship Magnolia for NewYOrk, remained here
hours, and then departed for ChaFlestOwn,
where they were received with great honor the entire
Fire Department welcoming them After taking part in
The celebration procession, the Savannah fremen
turned this city Tuesday, and have since been the
recipients Of the hndest Inequalities at the hands OF
former members OF the Volunteer Fire Department The
institutions Baekwell's and RandaPs Island were
visited nv them Yesterday. The Merchants Hotel
crowded with their friends last night, 10 bid them good
bye they return home by to-days steamer Late IN
the evening the hremen were called together and pre-
scented with silver trumpet and handsome banner OF
blue silk, inscribed with the name OF the visiting COM
pany and with the hopeful motto, Many happy days..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
CANADIAN ANNEXATION soIREE.

Canada, it appears, is to be danced into the
American Union to the music Of Ohenbach. Such, at
least is the apparent direction Of the efforts OF the
"Club Unioniste Canadien." which held its monthly
soirte evening at Masonic Hail. in Thirteenth-ss
The Club numbers in this city, about 500 persons almost
entirely French half that number were pres
ent at this meeting, including many ladies' and the La
fayette Guards, company of ZOuaves. The pro-
gamme for the evening embraced speeches on the sub
ect of annexation concert, for which several artists
Of note were engaged, and ball. intermngled with
patriotic songs and short recitaions In honor OF the
anniversary OF the fee Of John the Baptist, the patron
saints OF the Canadian French The principal speech
delivered by Col. f. Boucher, in French, In which Ian.
uage all the exercises conducted 1t is stated that
branches of this Club organizing through the United
States and that from Quebec the present headquarters
a similar movement will be extended throughout the
Dominion the pending election contest. into
the of which is deemed undesirable TO introduce
any new element shall have terminated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
POLICE DELNQUENTS.
A BAD CASE OF ALLEGED BLACKMAILING-A
LANDLADY AND HER BOARDER.

BAD CASE OF ALLEGED BLACKMAILING-A
LANDLADY AND HER BoARDER
Commissioner BoswOrth listened, yesterday,
TO 80 complaints against policemen. In the most import
ant case Mrs Anne POLAND of No 60 James-st testified
that she purchased tub Of butter and thinking II short
weight asked Mr. Ferris TO take it away and have 1t
weighed When he was returning with it, Detective
Finn OF the Fourth Precinct met him. and threatened TO
arrest both him and Mrs. POLAND Finally, Finn called
Mrs POLAND aside and said he would "make
Il all right If she would give him $40. Not wish
ing 70 20 to the statiOn-HOuse she agreed to his
proposition. Afterward Finn also obtained $40 from
Ferris. The officer swore that he did not re-
eeye any money from either Of his accusers, and he
was IN the Court Of General Sessions at the time OF the
alleged interview asserted that the day in ques
ton but at a later hour, while passing the grocery Of
payne. He arrested the thief, and Justice Hogan COM
United him. Mrs. Kenney testified that she saw Mrs
POLAND lay bills on the counter, and saw Finn take
them up. The officer declared that the complainant
sister Of Reddy the Blacksmith, and was in the habit
of receiving stolen goods. He arrested a thief who
beside the one the 18th who brought the champagne.
The case was adjourned for further testimony.
Mrs Jane Willard of No. 30 BOnd-st. complained that
ParOman Robert Young of the Fifteenth Precinct failed
70 protect her from the assault of John NJ Leach real
eete broker. who had up bill Of S42 ana failed TO
nav her She cndeavOred prevent him from removing
HE trunks and he assaulted her Mr. Leach ON the other
hand declared that Mrs. Willard assaulted him. Referred
20 the Board.
Patromcn Lnebeck Of the Eighteenth, and Cotton Of
the Fifteenth Precinct, fined five days pay each
for neglecting 10 patrol their posts properly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
urwyoRr n1uy TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, JUNE o. 1871 "

hurelsry p,irary ore year, John 0Dcunen attempt 70 MI
STATE Prison eve Earnest Oerte larceny, feheN -
month"; Theodore Hoenteck forgery STATE Pson one yaI az
.er Nfooev Indecent err0sufe Peuteutay 81 nouus Dsu
Jonts and Kate walsh grand larceny state Prison one yer IN
Francis yrcear6 and Goor Smith pleaded guilty 70 attempt " uNr
elary and wtr, released promise d nfe good behavior
VIM. Barwell, age A. was found dead last evening
In his room, az No "a Perryst ,
row occurred last evening at No; ll4 ElzaDeth, =,
, t,,we,p Yrank Bye SIS Psavc and Pafek hck OF
No 2Os Elm during which Hopkins was stabbed twice ~ 'n
With az receiving serious Bye locked up The sphg
ct Police Station
William Foster, captain of the bark Norn, who
80 1901 tr thosnp his oored cook Jsme Cute hs
s,, night AZ the foot Of Congress st. BROOKLYN discharged
sstesy by Justice Demar proved that ne COOK MAS 1uhA
and ie overheard attempting TO abuse the oabnboy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
A GROCER's BOoKKEEPER APPROPRIATES OVER
5000 AND DISAPPEARS.

The house of Henry Welsh is one of the
largest grocery establishments in the wholesale district
on the west side On Wednesday, at noon the Office at
Washington and Frankinsts the scene of consider
able excitement caused by the discovery Of large de-
falcation the part of the chief boOkkeeper, A. A.
Robinson. The deficiency in the cash account, and
amounted to 5000. At the time of the discovery
Mr. Robinson was out and did not return. AS he had
during the day borrowed revolver Of fellow clerk
and 1t was learned that he had attempted TO purchase
poison at drug store tits supposed that he had begun
TO discovery and contemplated suicide detective
is now looking for him. Mr.. Robinsonl was formerly
confidential clerk OF T. j. Ketchum, but had always
borne stainless character He to Mr. Welsh about
three years ago, highly recommended by prominent
east side coffee merchant. He is man Of middle age
and not be addicted to extravaganza or dssipa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
THE FoRTY-THIRD- ST. HOMICIDE.

The man who was knocked down and
fatally injured Thursday evening, by Michael Kinney,
atlFory hirds and Tenthave has not been identified.
jury was impanneled yesterday, and postmortem
examination disclosed that death caused by
sion Of the branthe result Of the fall The body has
been removed TO the MOrgue TO await Identification.
From appearance the victim believed 10 have been
a bOatman and probably stranger in the city. Kinney
who is still locked up I'm the West FOrty-seventhst.
Police Station awaiting the result Of the investigation,
insists that the deceased struck the first blow and that
when he knocked him down he had intention Of in
cting any serious injury. His character is very bad,
however The police say that he Is Of the very
men in the TwentysecOnd Ward, having been arrested
for numerous Offenses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
THE TWELFTH sHNGERFEsT RECEPTION OF THE
VISITING SINGLES, THIS EVENING.

The twelfth general Sangerfest begins this
evening with reception Of the visiting vocass from
Baltimore, Philadelphia Paterson, New-Haven, and
points along the Hudson. The Baltimore and Phil
adephia societies will arrive at Jersey City between
and D. H., and will be escorted by the Northeastern
saneerbund Societies Of this city to the City Hall, where
the Mayor Will officially welcome them. They will then
be conducted the Germania Assembly Rooms, where
the Bundles President viii deliver address of welcome.
Tomorrow forenoon. the first general rehearsal Of the
united vocas will take place at the Skating Rink, and
in the evening the Academy Of Music the reception
concert VIII be given by the Chorus, the New YORK
hRnCcrchOr and grand orchestra. The societies from
Bu0 Rochester, and other points in the western part
Of the state will arrive tomorrow morning The Sanger
bund Societies viii meet at the Gerinana Assembly
Rooms, and will proceed TO Jersey City to welcome their
guests.
The General Fest Committee has requested the citizens
along the route o. the procession to decorate and u-
inmate their stores and dwellings. The following are
the Marshals: Major W. Sauer Grand Marshal; Lieut.
Col Kruger. Capt JOhmeyer, John Err, Capt. Burg
LarOJ, Lieut. SChvarcht, Capt Taucher j. Berndt, I.
Hartmann, Chas. Bssnger, Jer. Bunghard Fr Huesef,
&. KImkc, f. HensseT, c. +. Kapf, w. GernDine, and
Capt. Ranger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
HAPS AND MISHAPS.

Mary Ann Connolly, an infant, whose parents
reside al Clay-st Brooklyn, D., fell from chair yes,Ay
and broke her neck.
Israel Isans age 30, of No IL Bayardst, was found
smallpox yesterday at Twenyghihtt and fourhaTe
o the smallpox Hospital
Louis Platte age 2, was run over last evening by
No Of line 10 front OF his parents residence
70 Lerisst, and dangerously injured
In the City Court Of Brooklyn, Mrs. Helen, A.
Dsyge granted yesterday absolute divorce from her husband
Edward y Daudgs, On the ground Of stoiery.
Edward Gilmore of No. IS Rooseveltst., and
Michael Donabue Of No le Centre quarsld YESTERDAY IN front Of
Mulberry DOnohae stabbed Gilmore tie head
Committed the 1omlE
Coroner Keenan, began investigation, yester-
day the Of Julius B0eh German ~ ShO over By
Third ryourthlt May 20 Several witnesses tee
ts that the accidental the trg crowded At the
tine
In the Kings County Court Of Oyer and Terminer
The following isbsd yesterday BY Judge hetue PstnA Me
kA.SlLD ksT., sss PetA2M Js1 DaslJ VAlaep, Atnna
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announcements.
WUITCoMB's ASTHMA REMEDY-Sre cure.

THE LARGEST WORKSHOP OF THE BODY is THE
LIVER Bib IRON THE BLOOD
WIEN THIS SKIN ASSUMES IEI'
Low APPEARANCE SICK HEADAcHB SETS ~ WITH
CHILLY szSiroSs TEET ACCOMPLISHED WITH
Ioss THE cIoeeED THE MACHINERY
WILL BODY ARE DHoRDERED THs
FINDING TAUrT WITH EvEnr
THING AROUND THEM To ANT PERSON DIR. D.
JAMES Pills RECOMMENDED; By THEIR STIMULATING
ACTION THE LIVER SOON RECEIVERS AND Es
ABIED TO CosTIvESRss CURED
AND ALL rHB AGGRAyA1IsG REMOVED
SOLD EVERYWHERE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
MORE WITHDRAWALS FROM THE AMERICAN
AVID FOREIGN CHRIsTIAN UNION.

The General Associations of Massachusetts
and Of Connecticut, which have been in session the
present week respectively In Northampton and New
Haven unanimously passed the following resolutions
Withdrawing their support from the American aud
Foreign Christian Unisn:
Roictd That the General Association Of the Congregational
CLurobes q @ State withdraw ~ former recommendations Of
antcan and Foreign Christian Union almoDe Of the eobu
Oess II The ohgrcheS
iod That FOR The further prosecution Of the worn Of The Gospel
uoHiEsy Christian Provisional Committee Of i've be
tlne y ms Assoeshon 70 take concert with suth
"f COMMITTEES b. appointed with them 10 order
e sok ! oerment and with
uut stteo shall BE- made prosecution
ud Nat until that tine The churches ADVISED
h contributions for hs 70 the charge Of this Committee
seoirtd That n the opinion Of this AOo6teB desirable that
We sttgmni for the prosecution Of this addition
bCtOrs Of the ebuTcles
Sam ar action has been taken by the NewYork Con.
Terence OF Congregational Churches, and by the Ohio
AsSSsSeh TITS n no doubt tue spd q collections frVw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
THE NEW BUILDING LAw-IAP0RTANT INFORM
| ALTON FOR IRON CONTRACTORS AND BUILD

ERs.
The Superintendent of Buildings began, yes
teriay the enforcement of the law passed at the i
session Of the Legislature for testing new plan o
iron beams and grders used In the construction OF
In this CITY, The first grder tested Of the
son pattern and 10 feet long. II broke under -,
pressure OF less than 80 tuns, though !" 'U ~, -
borne pressure Of nearly 10 tuns moro -. .,
9irder broke only under pressure OF ~ 80, nm, :,
was calculated 10 sustain q weight OF 90 .un'' e
stood the test was attributed to the tenacy saou ~
neeuIar method Of moldlng and cooling Inc Inlu .eS'
- ., an orchod cirder % feet incnes long, win
,t - ,onsion rod Of the kind commonly used Tor
80. go This grder broke under pressure OF
"a tuns -, A.. ,o,otoro IN tho
- any real test of the strength OF iron work OF
td contractors have frequently furnished very de-
,o articles When their castings are fun OF blow.
iess they putty them mp with composition MADE OF
ron filings and deliberately paint them 10 conceal the
weakness. The new law by authorizing the hydraulic
test will prevent the repetition OF this dangerous
negligence or trickery. 1t is proposed TO have an in
spcor for each Ward OF the city, whose business 1t shall
be TO go foundery to another TO test or see
tested all articles Of iron to be used in the construction
OF buildings. These inspectors will be changed, every
month or two from district TO another thus guard
ing against COLLISION between unprincpled builders and
inspectors.
The new law authorizes the superintendent to compel
changes In the plans Of buildings power he has not
hitherto pOssessed and in conversation with TRIBUNE
reporter Yesterday, he declared his intention here
after to have a say in some OF the plans presented 10
him, and to compel their alteration where detective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
THE HOMICIDE IN BAxTER-sT-wARRANT ISSUED
FOR ARARTTS ARREST

The investigation of the fatal assault on
Lorenzo Caravento an Italian by Antonio Arar during
row in front OF No q MulbeTyst, opened by Cor
oner Young yesterday Several witnesses examined
all Italians, but their evidence was contradictory
The row evidently began in No q Muberry-st., fire.
unented by organ grinders, DOOtbacks and itinerant
musicians There had been feelng between several Of
the persons in the saloon, and the disturbance re-
newed on street Ararti especially active in the
conflict and 10 strike the deceased in the head
with brick, causing fracture OF the skull and his sub
sequent death verdict against Arsrti rendered,
aud a warrant for his apprehension issued. He is sup
posed 10 have fed from the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
PROMINENT ARRIVALS
lao Uotal-Gov Gearv of Pepnsyl-

st. Nicholas Hotel-Gov. Geary OF PeDnsyl.
vania GOV Stewart of Vermont, ex-Gov. Parsons OF
Alabama Senator Clayton of Arkansas, the Hon sidney
Perham OF Maine the Hon. john Hughes Of Colorado ana
Judge Hitchcock OF Ohio. 60 Grand Central Hotel
Gen b Forrest OF Tennessee. ex-Gov. John H. Marye
of Virginia Gen NJ V. Mcmahon of Texas and exMay0r
Lincoln Of Boston. - Gllsey HouseI 1ss
Uotel--Ex Gov Bullock OF Massachusetts ex-Gov
Fletcher OF Missouri. Gov Jewell OF CONNECTICUT IN
spector- General saeket IT, g. A. and Gen. G. W. Smith
OF Kentucky go AstOr House-Ben. Field OF ALBION,
n Y; the Hon. p. Cow, NJ p, of Canada ana exMayOr
Inns of POughkeepse. 60 SturteYant HOuse-JdcOD
Stanwood OF Alabama.
DEPARTURES.
styeman lie Strange Secretary Of the British legation
and family and Lady Thornton, wife OF the British Min
lister sail for Europe in the Calabria to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
CAR CONDUCTOR CHARGED WITH PASSING
WORTHLESS CHECKS

Mortimer 0'COnnell, a conductor on the
Third-ave r. r., arrested last evening bench
issued from the Court Of Generate Sssions and
was locked up in the Oak-st. Station charged with hav
ing passed. some time ago. worthless check for s35,
purpOrting TO be drawn by his mother, Agnes W.
OCOnnel, on the Pacific Bank, in payment
for some articles in the store of H.
T. Mahrenheltz, No. sos Broadway The prisoner for
mery kept paint and glass store at Nos 6 and 60 CrOs
by-st but it burned nearly two years ago, leaving
him almost penness Since then be has been engaged
in passing worthless checks for small amounts those
whom he knew in his more prosperous days,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

MOBILE, June 23.-NOtOrious thieves entered
the southern express the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad ON Sunday morning last oyercame the messen-
GER and threw out the safe, which contained large
amount Of money. The safe subsequently found
broken Open The thieves tracked 10 this city, and
two Of them arrested yesterday, and with them
found portion Of the stolen money. The remainder
1t Is thought will be recovered One Of the prisoners is
~ escaped convict and desperate character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

A LADY who was GO, was taken for Is after
few HAGAss MAGNOLIA BALM upon her face neck
and hands 1t perfectly harmless obhtetes pmp TAM
oWn etc. and makes The complexion very beautiful So does
LYoSs KTHARoN hair It has been tested for twenty years
the best hair preserTer and dressing in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

Congregational churches which have hitherto supplied
half She funds AZ least half the Presbyterans are a
much dissatisfied with the Society, and IL probably Will
not live much longer than Is necessary TO use up It's
Invested funds and incoming iePaces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
HOME NEWS.
THB WEATHER

y.u, rha. Bar BInd Hour rher. Bar Wnd
SEv.toHs, hsph rs NN sW June 29.-6 80 2a@ WV,
jane ~ a., 40 ~ n " 800 NV.
go 1890 w. IL 20, No nv:
prxIRKs-June "a le70-Thermometer AZ D. H., VI
q % NJ, SO; ii D. M, 16o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

EXCELLENCE is not always found combined
With magnitude The AMERICAN House. Boston this happ
blending being the best hotels in the county well as the a
In New-EnglAnd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
Yes, crowds admire my stylish HAT,
And thus I'm questioned Day By day:
Where can buy tile like thatp
Ianlwer KSoX, 2i2 Broadway"

To THE LADIEs.-NOw is the time to free the
complexion Moth Patches, FIeekes and Tan By using PsSEI
oniy by Dr. b. PERRY DermaOog 40 Bondst NeS-iofk Sold
BY Druggists everywhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
LONG ISLAND.

LONG ISLAND CITY.-The East River Ferry
Company in connection with the Flushing and North
Side Railroad have arranged 10 extend their docks at
Hunters Point highWater mark, and TO construct
new slip
RIyEHREAD.-Oliver Charck, at banquet given 10
him last night stated that he would make the Long
Island Railroad the direct route from NewYork to the
Eastern States
FLUsHNG-The closing exercises at the Institute
held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

A one cent Christian newspaper. called the
EHy.YoRK DAILY WITNESS" viii begin SATURDAY Ss1T s
July issuing editions every afternoon SUNDAYS eHeed contain
g the Latest news l62 Nasaust, next building TO Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

No family should go out of town and leave
their houe alone without ealing the Office Of oLsEs BURGLAR
and nqung how Il be protected rom robbers
during their absence L. HOLMES, Manaysi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
STATEN ISLAND.

STAPLETON.-Neptune Lodge of Odd Fellows
dedicated their hall yesterday afternoon. Addresses
were made by Minurn Tompdns, Grand Master Roberts
nd others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, new and beau
un reliable Watches. choice Jewey and STerNare, at
eeuIREs N Pulton.st NewYork Diamonds specially.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

"CoME ONE! COME ALLm-Free evening
Reading Room CIRouLirYG LIBRARY l29 East l7hst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

Ask your grocer for DOOLEY's YEAST Pow
pEE-ihe beet Baking Powder Depot % Nesst NeS.iorE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

Do not endanger yOur life by burning i'm
pure OIL wben PRAlIs be relied upon pec;y safe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

Halls VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR REEEwE
prevents the hair from falling Of Use it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

READ PoMEROY's DEMOCRAT Sunday morn
ing Eolour of reading matter The rges, sunday paper
In Ees.YoiL PoI sae BY all the principal ness.eAers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24
BROOKLYN.

The Commissioners of Assessment for the
opening Of the Coney Island Boulevard from Franklin
ave- 10 Prospect Park heard the objections OF property
holders yesterday against the assessments made. The
Boulevard will be POI feet wide and II miles long, TO cost
$4,000.
Capt. Fountain, foreman of the Continental
Iron Works at Freemanst, Greenpoint, crushed to
DEATH yesterday morning by the sudden breaking of the
tackle attached 10 hOistngcrane, upon which was sus
pended heavy piece Of machinery.
The work of placing in position the blocks
OF granite that are to form the abutments Of the East
River on the Brooklyn SIDE advances very slowly
hardly three having been completed during the
past week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-06-24

MORRIsANIA.-An examination was begun,
yesterday into the circumstances attending assault
upon John Karst, residing in Bensonst. He had been
spending the evening at Cars Park with three ladies'
and was attacked the gate by three ruans OF
whom struck him In the face with brass knuckes, dan
gerOusly injuring him. No arrests.