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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
THE FIFTH AVENUE WIDENING.

The Committee on Streets Of the Board Of Alder
men, Of which Alderman Radde is Chairman, met
yesterday at the City Hall. Mr.. Radde stated that
rs Aldermen Cenover and Gilsey were not present
1t would be impossible for the committee to con-
slider the question OF widening Fifth avenue and
Broadway. DR.. Peckham and Mr.. A. BOrlett adj
dressed the committee and asked for adjournment
until such time as the property owners have
turned from their summer residences. The CON-
mittee set the 10th inst. as the time for hearing
objections to the Fifth avenue widening and the
81 of October to hear argument against the widen
ing Of Broadway from seventeenth to Twenty-sec-
ond street. Later, at the request OF the property
owners present, they set the hearing on the Fifth
avenue widening for the Sd Of Oct0ber--the same
day as that Tor the consideration OF the Broadway
Widening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
TIE ATTEMPTED MURDER AT GLEN COVE.
John Hoy, the Chin nm, Out Of Danger
The hall Extracted.

Inc Ball EXTRACTED
John Hoy, the Chinaman, who was shot by David
Ayres the captain Of the yacht Spray, at Glen Cove
Sunday evening, is in fair way OF recovery, the
ball having been successfully extracted by the doc
tor. The particulars OF the fray are briefly as fol-
lOws:-The Chinaman, who has the reputation OF
being very dumb and inoffensive was quietly walk
ing on the beach near the steamboat landing, when
he was met by Dave Ayres. Dave Is native OF
Roslyn, and has anything but good reputation on
Long Island, being generally considered a person
an alteration lie wanted tho Chinaman, who
Is servant in the employ OF 3. l.. NJ. Barlow, Of
This inceensed Ayres. and he conmanded How in
bullying tone, to accompany him. The Chinaman
Still persisted In refusing, whereupOn Ayres be-
foreigner by the throat and threw him to the
ground. Not content with this he drew his re-
man, one Of which took effect in the right eye,
iracturing the poor victims skull. After commit:
ting the deed AYES Jumped on board
who Was early early apprfseS Of the attempted
an exciting chase captured him as he was about to
land on the Connecticut shore. When. arrested he
was found to have pistol shot in his left hand,
second time at the C,inaman. This was probably
the salvation OF the latter, for If the second shot
When arrested Ayres denied all knowledge OF the
shooting protesting entire ignorance OF the crime
residence OF Mr.. Barlow, where medical attend.
ance was at once procured. At the first
examination by the doctors 1t was feared
that the wound would prove mortal, but
after some trouble the bali was extracted.
which gave the patient so much ease that he was
pronounced ont OF danger, and his chances OF re-
covery at the present time are almost certain. Mr..
Barlow states that the Chinaman has been good
and faithful servant, and deeply regrets the un-
provoked attack that has been made on his life.
Access Is still denied to all persons by the DOCTORS
1t Is thought advisable to keep the Chinaman rs
quiet as possible until he regst ns more strength.
While 1t was thought Hoy would not recover the
excitement both here and In ROslyn was great.
crime being so rare In these districts, but the
favorable turn the patient has taken has greatly
tended to aay this feeling. Great credit Is given
to the Sheriff FOR the prQmptitude with which he
followed up and captured Ayres.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
T H E COU r T S.
Interesting Proceedings in the New
York and Brooklyn Courts.
rEIIsp STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Charge OF Deserving from n SHIP.
Before Commissioner Osborn.

Chnrge OF Dcserting from Snip.
Before Commissioner Osborn.
Three boys named N. Hoppe, o. Raub and Jo-
seph Traxter, were charged win having deserted
from the German ship DIisDurg They were COM
mttcd to prison until the sailing of the ship, which
viii be IN the course OF a few days. The boys ex-
pressed their Willingness to return to the vessel.
They were probably induced to run away by some
shipping master or boarding house runner.
Charge OF Sending Obscene Pictures
Through the Mails.
The United states VS.. Charles Mackay.-The de-
PENDANT had been arrested at IS Centre street on
o charge Of sending an indecent picture through
the mails, ana committed TO prison I'm default OF
5000 bail yesterday one Secu ity 0r that amount
In the person OF John Ca,l baker, 81 West Thirty
ninth street, rendered himself and was accepted;
but as the District Attorney requires two sureties
to Justify each in the above amount Mackay can
not be Il scharRed from prison until he finds an
other bOnds4lan.
Charge or Cruelty to an Immigrant.
Yesterday o man named Mayer Felt appeared
before Commissioner Osborn and preferred o charge
against John u. Morton, boatswain OF the Black
Bali vessel Charles II. Marshall, Of having i'll
treated him While he was q passenger on board
that ship on the voyage from Liverpool to New
York. Felt states that Martin kicked him. licked
him, hit him over the eye and struck him with his
hands while he was on the deck. He stated that
he did not give any prOvOcatOn for this, and that
some OF the sailors whom he could not recognize
trced him up three or four times with rope
round his neck and then dropped him on
the deck. The vessel had on board over
four hundred passengers, aud some time after
she lett Liverpool the Captain, whose name was
the same as the ship he commanded, died, 1t Is
supposed OF fever, and the management OF the ship
and crew was then entrusted TO James Forrestal.
This case was brought TO the notice OF the Commits
sOner by letter from Mr. Bernard Casserly ut
Castle Garden, and the Commissioner replied TO
this letter by stating that he could take cogni-
zance OF 1t under the federal law, and that the Only
remedy lett the complainant was to sue Morton in
battery.
thought he had proper and reasonable grounds for
dOinV so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
THE HEALTH OF JERSEY CITY.
Quarterly Report or the Health I'm
NuI n 4

Quarterly Report or the Health I'M
spector-A Valuable Document.
At q time when the smallpox was raging in Jer-
sey City it was only through the HERALD that the
great mass OF the Inhabitants OF that city learned
that the malady was approaching their doors.
Numerous appeals were made to the Police Com
missioncrs, who are charged with the duties of
point q competent and active inspector to be as
sisted, If necessary, by sanitary squad. The
commissioners not only rejected these appeals,
but they actually increased the salary OF a So
called Health Inspector, named Cannon. to ST. 800
year. The following report OF this official, filed
in the police headquarters yesterday will be read
with INTEREST,"
Health Inspector reports from Juno TO September g.
great many bed clothing destroyed also visit Slaughter
houses In the city Notified to abatc all nusances from
the Slaughter houses vacant lost has bean Allied In also
II cow Stable backervs, pork store visit all tat boiling
Establishment also visit three hundred yards and
basement OF houses hundred of others small nuisences
ABOUT abaed the nuisance have ordered the Pre- side mt
OF the Canal TO have the water off every Week
don't think can do any more about the Canal this
Ps.-Thcse last two weeks Small Pox has been little
on the stand have very few cases reported am
doing all can to KEEP down BY rumgans all houses
have visited where Small Fox exist found most Of
these houses very clean don't think five have
presume every of Small Poy In the city has Doc
tor or most Of ths and expect every Doctor toreport
to attend their have them sen. the ospia ~
reporting them me- all the Doctors have In tho
city can't keep small Fox nom spreading, what tho
Health officer do all he do is to keep uigating and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
COURT OF SESSIONS.
An Alleged Fraud.

Before Judge Moore and Associate Justices.
Isidor Kahn was placed on trial yesterday, on the
charge Of having rauduently obtained 81, 500 worth
Of jewelry from Herman Toepfer, who was engaged
in that business at III Broadway, e. d. 1t seems
that Toepfer frequently gave the accused Jewelry
with him He alleged that on the 18th OF October
last during his absence from the store, Kahn called
there and obtained s., 900 worth OF diamonds and
watches worth about $500, for which he never made
return. The property was recovered at q New
York pawn shop, and the alleged thief was also ar
rested.
ON the DISCRIMINATION by the defence IL tran
spired that the property was received month or
two earlier than the time stated and that the COM
OF his transactions on September &c. The pawn
broker swOre that he bought the stun from Kahn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
COURT CALEKDAaS-TnIs DAY.

MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Shea.-Nos. IS, So 80 S. So, ss, 90, 92, "a,
90, 9S, 100 102, 1of. Part 2Ied by Judge Joachim
son.-Nos H. 70 ST. 49, 81 ST. So 81, 90, 05, 81, 90,
10l 103, los.
SUPREME COURT CHAMBERs-Held by Judge Leo.
nard.-Nos. q, %, 20, 80. Call 46.
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIoNs.-Hed by Judge
Bedf0rd.-rhc People vs. John Powers, rape; Same
vs. Charles Waters, robbery; Same Vs. Charles Cor
don, robbery; Same VS.. Robert Lyttle and James
Finn, felonous assault and battery; Same vs..
william O'Brien, feonlous assault and battery
Same vs.. John Legkauf, feloniOus assault and bat
terry; Same vs. John Teller, feonious assault and
battery; Same vs. John Griffith forgery; Same vs..
Thomas Durand, burglary; Same vs. James Doyle,
burglary: Same VS.. William J. Akin, burglary -four
cases. Same Vs. George Thompson, burglary; Same
vs. Thomas A. Sayres, grand larceny; Same vs..
Bertha Froman grand larceny; Same vs.. Henry
grand larcenyj Same vs. William Snyder, grand
larceny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
EASTERN DUTCHESS FAIR.
The Opening Yestcrday-A FOur.Year.
Old Race-The Winners.

AMEN1A, N, T., Sept 3, 1871
The fair OF the Eastern Duchess Association
opened to-day and will continue three days. Tho
stock is coming In quite rapidly In the fOur-year-
old race to-day Robinson's gray stallion, OF Fishkl
Plains, defeated Edwin Thorne's Cavalier in three
straight heats, In 8 10, $40, 3:Os.
In the 27 class Once, Castleboy, Sleepy John and
Enigma trotted. Sleepy John won in three straight
heats, in 2:aSsl 1904, 2:32. In the last heat Once
was distanced, though she won the second place In
the first heat. Enigma was second In the second
heat and Castleboy was second in the third heat
and won the second money. The FIRST prize was
$3.50; the second $175.
afternoon.
The weather to-day has been quite cold and clear,
with strong, northwest wind. Frost Is expected
tonight.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
YOUTHFUL HORSE THIEVES.

On Monday Samuel McRickord, Of the nrm Of
McRickord & Casey, carpenters and builders, Of
2o5 East Twcnty-thIrd street, left horse and
wagon of the value OF $780, standing at the corner
Of Fifteenth street and Fifth avenue, and when he
returned few minutes afterwards both had van
ished. the police were notined, ana YESTERDAY tne
at the corner OF Eighth avenue and l25th street. by
Onlcer Hahn, Of the Thirty.second precinct. The
street, ard Augustus Kahn, OF is Ninth avenue,
both respectable appearing lads, and both aged
thirteen years. The boys were endeav0rng TO sell
the property when arrested. Justice McQuade ~
the Harlem Police Court. committed them fos triaA
at General Sessions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

meeting Of the National Rifle Association was
held yesterday afternoon at lo4 Broadway, Major
N. Smith presiding 1t was announced that before
long the Seventh regiment would probably ally
Itself with the association. The treasurer's report
showed that the receipts were $e,2i7 and the ex-
penses sel35. report OF considerable length was
read from Harry Rockefeller, Colonel OF the Seventy
nrst infantry, National Guard giving his views of
rte practice at wimbledon, England, ana the
English volunteer system generally. Mr.. 4. NJ
ported arrangements for the coming rine contest.
the day for which has not yet been liked After
conversation, in which members generally partici
pated as to details regarding the association, tho
most important point Of which had reference to
getting Secretary Belknap to send on markers for
the proposed shooting match, the meeting adj.
tourned to meet again ON Tuesday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
A Professional Burglar Seat to the State
Prison for Five Years.


Before Judge Bedford.
Assistant District Attorney Sullivan conducted
the prosecution yesterday in this Court There
was clear case OF burglary against Thomas Smith,
who, on the 10th Of July, effected entrance into
the cutlery establishment Of Jacob II. Lau, 70 Beck
man street. by breaking hole ia the roof A num-
Der OF police officers surrounded the premises and
gave chase to Smith, who was seen In the store,
where burglars implements were found. He
escaped from u by climbing over the roofs of
houses, and hours afterward was arrested when
coming out of No. 10. The proof was so clear that
Mr.. I1nmmc pleaded guilty for Smith, and defended
Ascher HeytOn, who was jointly indicted with
Smith. The only evidence against the alleged con-
federate was the fact that the officer him sit
Smith was arpested Meyton was disc g oot
Judge Bedford imposed the highest penalty allowed
by law upon Smith, which was five years In the
State Prison at hard labor, he being professional
burglar.
Frederick Schmidt, charged with stealing gold
watch and chain from Edward f. Purdy, pleaded
guilty to an attempt at grand larceny Tie com
painant stated certain facts to His Honor which
went to show that the accused took possession of
the watch for the benefit cf the prosecutor. judy
ment was suspended.
The House OF Detention.
The case Of Thomas A. Sayers, charged with
stealing $12 from respectable looking colOred
man, was called, but the defendant, who was on
ball. failed to appear. Judge Bedford, having been
informed that the complaining witness had been
kept In custody in the House OF Detention for sew
eral weeks, remarked that 1t was an outrage that
respectable witnesses should be detained aud
alleged criminals be out on bail He ordered the
bail in Sayers case to he forfeited.
Righteous Verdict.
Joseph S. Lord was tried upon q charge of bur-
gariously entering the store OF Leon J. M0sel 4O3
Canal street, on Sunday, the 3lst Of March.
The evidence showed that the complain.
ant kept stationery and periodical store
and that the accused, who was respectable man
in reputable employment, simply put his hand on
the latch OF the door for the purpose OF buying a
newspaper for his wife when he was arrested by
the complainant Mr. Sullivan abandoned the case
and the jury promptly rendered d verdict Of not
guilty
Another Acqutttal.
Frederick Brlndle was tried and acquitted OF a
charge OF petty larceny, preferred by Francis
Small, who, on the Esd OF June, lost $12 while he
was asleep. The testimony was too doubtful to
warrant the jury in convicting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
SUPPOSED SUICIDE OF A DRUG CLERK.

g Leopold KremsKi, Polander, who had been en-
ployed as drug clerk at s44 Third avenue, found
dead on the floor Of the store, where he lodged and
the police reported 1t as a case Of sudden death.
From facts and circumstances which subsequently
appeared IL Is suspected Kremsk took q quantity
OF morphine with suicidal intent. He had been In
poor health for long time, and the death of his
wife, some months ago, was blow from which he
never recovered. kremski seemed inconsolabe,
and on one or two occasions had expressed desire
to die. Deputy Coroner Cushman made a post
mortem examination on the body and found &c cx-
tremey difficult to detect the presence OF poison.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
SUDDEN DEATH OF A BOY.

Captain lyman, Of the Tenth precinct yesterday
informed Coroner Young that william Duncan,
lad fourteen years Of age, had died at lab Chryste
street, ana tnat some one AFRAID 10 dlvuige ms
to the superintendent OF Police IN which he sta ted
the boy had died rom injuries received at the
who attended deceased, certified that death ensued
from typhus fever, and DIR. Robinson, OF the Bond
Street Dispensary, was Of the opinion the boy
died of fever from spinal affection. The cause OF
death viii be duly Investigated by the Coroner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04

rom him by virtue or search warrant he brought
suit against Toepier for the value That action is
now pending.
District-Atborney BrittOn observed, when this
state OF facts appeared, that there was nothing In
the case except that the accused owed the COM
plalnant some money, and that q criminal court
could not be used to collect the debt.
In accordance with the direction OF the Court, the
jury rendered O verdict Of not guilty. Kahn was
therenpOn released.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
An Alleged Deserter.

Before Commissioner WinslOw.
mate OF the Pacific mail steamship Rising Star.
J. M Richards, was before the Commissioner yes
terday on the charge Of deserving from that vessel
States Shipping Commissioner, G. G. Duncan, who
is proceeding under the new act OF Congress. The
accused was admitted to bail to appear on Thurs
day next, when the hearing OF the case will take
place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE PARK.

Mayor Hall has not received from the Board Of
Aldermen the resolution passed by both Boards
yesterday, that the Commissioners Of Public Parks
are to provide music In the Central Park from four
until seven p. NJ. on Sundays, and to keep the
Museum open during these hours He, however
assured a reporter OF the HERALD that he will ap-
prove the resolution, IL being merely recommend
the question finally. The season Is so far advanced
that 1t is not likely the public will receive much
benefit this year from the action OF the Common
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
LEWISTON (ME.) RACES.

LEWISTON, Me-, Sept. 8, 1872
The race for 2:4o horses on the Lewiston Driving
Park was concluded this morning, and was won
by Phil Sheridan. Time $40, 1881, 2:3l: The race
was very exciting one The frs. two heats were
won by Mumm, of Portland; the third by sheridan,
the fourth by Gentle Annie, and the hith ana sixto
bv Sheridan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
RETURN OF COUNTY CLERK L0Ew,

County Clerk Charles E. Loew arrived home from
his European trip on Saturday, and yesterday and
Monday was at his Office, where hosts of his old
friends paid their respects. He Is remarkably
silent on the subject OF his candidacy for the Mayors
chair In the ensuing election.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
CITY CQuRT-SPECIAL TERM.
Decisions.

Mary J. jane vs.. Henry Harteau.-New trial on
the minutes denied. opinion filed.
Hapeth Vs. Carney.-MOtt0n to vacate order OF
arrest denied Costs to abide the event.
Allen vs.. Cooper, Connell and Dayison.-Motions
granted.
william Gray VS.. George II. Pratt.-Motlon to
vacate order denied without costs.
N. B. Bean VS.. Jane Smith.-Appcati0n to open
Judgment denied, In view OF the certificate and
afildavit OF Jane Smith, on ale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
BROOKLYN COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
A Bankruptcv Case,

Mr.. Benjamin L. Hannah yesterday fled peti-
ton in bankruptcy with the Clerk of this Court.
Judge Benedict is still absent in Europe; but 1t is
thought that he will return by October.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
MUNICIPAL DISBURSEMENTS.
Warrants Drawn ON County and City
Accounts--9he City's Debt md the
Funds in Its Treasury-Special Appro-

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, I
CONPTRoLLER's OFFICE. Sept l, lS72.j
Monthly statement CT amount OF warrants Drawn
and for what purposes against the city ana county
treasury, january l TO August 81, 1877, Inclusive
amounting IN the aggregate to s32,77l6io. Also u
comparative statement OF the city and county debt
as o. the list OF January and 3ist Of August, 1872
with statement OF aud for what purposes stocks
have been issued during that peflod:-
..IrNI-S1 Oh NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
PROPOSALS Fer CITY AND COUNTY STOCKS.

The following is o statement Of the proposals re,
ceved by Comptroller Green yesterday for
s1,76s,ooO stocks OF the city and county of New
York, as called for by advertisement viz. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-04
TRoTTING At PROSPECT PARK.

Following the example set by Mr.. Hall, of Halls
Trotting Track, the Prospect Park Fair Grounds
Association inaugurated series OF small-purse
trots yesterday. The attendance was slim, both Of
members of the club and regular hd6tto6s OF trot-
ting tracks. This was rather surprising, as
the day was really delightful, while the track was
in fine order. The following shows the result of
the days sport:-
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS, NEAR BROOKLYN,
l.. l., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1S72.-FIRsr RACE
Purse $3.50, for horses that had never beaten 1889;
mile heats, three in live, in harness.
ii. w. HOwes b. q. Slippery Dick.....2 2 1
l. 3. Samms' eli. g. Joe MOr2an..... l dds.
Asa Wilson's gr. &. Little Fred...... dis.
TINE.
quarter. HdE Mne
First heat. ................. 3S1 1:i3 242
Second heat ................ 39a 1:l8n 2:41
Inlru neaJ.. ................. ava III ESQ
Fourth heat. 80 1:20 2a4
SAME DAY--Purse 500, for horses that have
never beaten 2:JO mile heats; three in five, In har
ness.
M. Rogers br. m Belle OF vermont........ 1
w. II. Powell's r. m. Dolly Warden.
Asa Wilson's b. M. Lady Jane. ........... 4
James Campbclrs CHI. IN. Belle OF Hartford.
Ii. w. Howe's s. 8. Billy. dr..
TINE.
quarter Hal. NUE..
First heat................. Al 121 2:4lM
Second heat. 80 12O 2:42a
TMru neat. ~ l:i0 2:43k
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-09-21

tiers shall register free all letters contain
ing currency to be redeemed, addressed
to the Treasurer.
New York, Sept. 20.-A. T. Stewart
has declined to allow the use of his name
in connection with the candidacy for
Mayor.
A Philadelphia letter says that Cover
ernor Curtin's aeceptance of the nomi-
nation by Democrats and Libe. IS as
candidate at large to the Constitutional
Convention is in the hands of Liberal
leaders and will soon be published.
San Francisco, Sept. 20.-The rate of
city taxes has been fixed at one per cent.
by Supervisors. The total taxes will be
one and one-half per cent. against over
three per cent. formerly.
Mrs. Jane Riley dropped dead after
eating her supper last night.
FOREIGN.
Dublin, Sept. 19.-The meeting to pro-
test against the occupation of Rome,
which was advertised some days ago, has
been Indefinitely postponed for some un.
explained cause.
Rome. Sept. 20-The eldest brother
of the Pope is dead.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-09-21

NAIL DRIVERS. The Humboldt Regis
ter insinuates that it don't like the habit
some people have of disregarding clean
illness. Here are two items to the point:
If Johnny Barrett will turn the waste
gate of the wash-room at the new restau-
rant so rs to run the slush into the back
yard instead of the street, we will agree
to never mention spout again.
If Trunk Robins don't clear away the
pieces of lumber, boxes, shavings, paper
and other filth and rubbish from his
back door, he will have the pleasure
some fine day OF witnessing magnifi-
cent bonfire that will leave him pauper.