The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-12

the week in the various station houses.
There fortysevcn fires in this city last week,
causing loss of S155oOO on which there was an in
surance Of s., 13S, 300.
Mrs. Bridget O'Connor, woman eighty-two years
OF age died at Ill King street. week ago deceased
fell down three four steps Of flight of stairs and
fractured her thigh. Coroner Herman was noti-
fed to hold an inquest.
On the 18th day of January last Peter FOher, a.
man twenty years of age, living at 1921 East
Thirty-eghth street, was run over by horse and
butchers cart and severely injured. Foher lived
till Friday and expired. Coroner Herman was
notified to hold an inquest
The remains Of a female Child wrapped up in
some old bagging, were yesterday found floating in
the dock foot Of Bethune street, North River, by
Oflicer ChutkOwski of the Ninth precinct, and con-
veyed to the MOrgue Coroner Keenan, was notified
to hold an inquest on the remains.
superintendent Donahue of the Free Labor Bu-
reau Nos. and 10 Clinton place. makes the follow
ing report OF business for the week ending May H.:
Applications for employment, 1,341; of these there
CURED 2as; female, l,24a; situations procured for
231 males and 962 females whole number OF situa-
lions procured for the week, 1893.
large number of citizens Of Polish nationality
have united for the purpose OF providing house
where Polish refugees may find lodging and support,
well as the necessary instruction to enable them
to earn their living. Beneficial institutions being
above the OF individuals 1t Is thought neces-
sary to arrange fair and to issue shares II 1t be-
come necessary. The fair will be held at the Iar-
monte Rooms to-day and tomorrow.
coroner Schrmer yesterday held an inquest over
the remains Of Mrs. Isabella Lynch, late OF pa
Second avenue, who died in st. Luke's Hospital
from the effects OF injuries received the 10th day
of February last. Deceased while walking through
Seventy-ffth street, near Third avenue, slipped
and fell into hole and fracture Of the right arm
tated. Mrs. Lynch was ifty-four years of age and
a native OF Ireland.
To-day, for the first time in its history, the Mer-
camille Library Association throws open its doors
to members for Sunday reading For years large
numbers OF the subscribers have advocated this
measure, claiming Justly that those who find greater
delight In the company of favorte author than IN
the less pure recreations and designations OF sub
urban beer gardens were entitled to the privilege.
The late ballot on the question decided H. anu nne
reading room will be open every sunday nereaIter
from to nine O'Clock p M. throughout tue year,
Something of the sad and sublime are mingled IN
the announcement Of Mrs. DE kroyfts lecture on
sThe Soul of Eve- at the Church of the Strangers,
m Monday evening next, the 18TH instant This
eloouent woman, whose cultivation, taste and
thorouob womanhood are so conspcuously shown
in the very selection OF her subject and choice
nhrasinp OF its title, is said to have been within
one month"; o bride, widow and one stricken
serves a pure heart for the beautiful, and Mrs.
no Yrovft though she NAV see their faces will