New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-30
NEW-YORK CITY.

The Robert Meyer C0terle VIII nave iVo
annual pic mic at Fuk's Union Park next Saturday.
Mrs. Charles II. Nelson, the eldest daughter
the late Hon. James Brooks, died very suddenly Oh
Wednesday
The Stock Exchange flag was placed at half
mast Yesterday in commemoration OF the death OF H.
d. Stanton an old member, formerly associated WIN
Daniel Drew.
The large ichthyosaurus belonging to the
College OF the City OF NewYork which Is proDaoy tno
finest specimen Of this fossil shEard 10 the country,
has been suitably encased with glass ana psceu III '
ball, the second noor OF the college DuiuIhe
The Fire Commissioners are reported TO
have decided to dispense with the services Oh be8
at theclose of the present month. No ohcai an
nouncement has, however. been made, REGARDING tne
measure which would reduce the expenses OF inc Dc
partment about $4,000 per annun Engineer furions
has been appointed Inspector OF the Bureau OF OoouS
tbles.
Detectives Heidelberg and Filley arrested
James Bell and George Hoiton, alleged keepers of
gaming place. at No. ST. Broadway yesterday Several
complaints had been made TO superintendent Matsei
by persons who said they had been swlnded at
In that place. Among the victims was guest OF tne
Metropolitan sailed for Europe last Saturday, ater
reporting that he had been cheated out OF $780,
Considerable rivalry exists between the GOld
and Stock Telegraph Company and the Manhattan QUO
aton Company, their respective rights TO certain
improved instruments, and litigation Is not unlikely TO
grow OF It, The Stock Exchange has asked Tor cOpen
stion the privileges OF its hoor aud the Manhattan
stock Company have until June TO make their desires
known.
Ex-Police Inspector William Jameson made
written application TO the Board Of Police Comms-
sioners yesterday, for reinstatement In his official posi-
ton, from which he was removed 10 months ago He
saws that only charge preferred against him was ms
alleged absence from the Inspectors ONCE az foiGe
Headquarters, for about three hours when on duty ne
ayets that other charge was ever MADE against mn
during years OF arduOus police service, and asserts
that his removal was brought about solely ior Poc
miagian
and promised to give 1t due consideration.
EThe sale of books at the auctiOnrooms OF
Messrs Bangs Merwin Co., at No. CSC Broadway, was
continued yesterday afternoon. Below will be found
list of a few Of the notable books disposed Of
gland 50 - Essays Do Good b. Mailer, Johnsow
~ ceus Sqritatam CsHisnaFun GangrTna Lo5 ~ Ssas
guage0 By REar MatOr 81 @ "Dcoures between Iadan
FORMATION the EaIth and the Origin Of Animals" s2i
Museum Itaheum se CosciO Veteran senporum et Bioi'
otheeis Italics" Paris 1881 - 50.
Coroner Jones began an inquest yesterday
In the case Of Mrs Ann Roderck who accidentally
shot and killed by her Sunday. while the latter
was defending himself from ruian named James Cor
coran The unfortunate youth, George Roderck testi
him in the face saying II hear you have got revolver
I've got too" and then he made movement to lake
1t from his pocket Mrs, Roderick exclaimed " MY Co..
George, he'll shoot you" Young Roderck then drew
has pistol and in struggle which followed the revolver
exploded killing Mrs. koderck
amounts yesterday: From the Receiver OF Taxes, for
taxes water rents and interest sS8l Os from the Col
ecor OF Assessments for sreetOPening improvements,
and S252O 81 from the Bureau OF Arrears for
$3.50 73 from the Bureau OF City Revenue, for market
and and water-ot rents 200 40; from the
total s5OI92 x. The Controller paid the salaries OF the
Police Department for May, yesterday, s25fOO; Tor sup
plies for the police for May, 5000; the Ponce Depart
ment was paid the expenses, &c. OF sreetcleaning
for May, sl25,OOO ,,,o,-,,-,-
The annual Commencement of the Packer
Institute will be in the chapel Jora
emOn-st.
The livery stable keepers have decided to
advance 90 cents for coaches aud 81 for
clartnces.
The Resolutes of Elizabeth, N. j., viii play
with the Arlantics at the Union Grounds to-day. The
game viii be called at $50 D. IN.
Henry Ranges, the grocery clerk, who was
accidentally shot in the breast by Richard Morken at
Lceave and Rutledge-s. sunday evening Last died
from bis injuries yesterday An INQUEST VIII DC hed on
LONG ISLAND.
NIwTowN. Supervisor Burroughs and the
Commissioners OF the Wlllamsburgh and Jamaica Turn
pike Improvement have effected acOupromise by which
the litigation In progress viii cease. and the im
proyement is TO be speedily completed The Supervisor
had refused TO requsitiOn OF the Commissioners
for the whole amount OF bonds appropriated, ana the
Commissioners applied 70 The Courts for Iaaddmus
compelling hun to do Tie basis Of the present agree
is that the supervisor shall immediately issue
ponds sufficient TO pay the indemnity allowed 70 the
Turnpike COMPANY. other debts contracted, amount
ing % about $4,000; and then every month snail issue
bonds OF amount equal to the work done as certified
by the engineer in charge. This town Is TO pay two
thirds and the City OF Brooklyn the balance OF the total
cost.
LoNG ISLAND CuY--The Board Of Water Commission
ers have decided to advertise proposals for building
a receiving reservoir at the Water Works. The work
thus far has been under the direction OF the COUls
soner of Public Works. The Ward Associations OF the
Graham faction Of tue Democrats met "Wednesday night
and elected members OF the General Committee. with
one or two exceptions, the present Committee Is com
posed Of The Germans of Astoria are making
Monday Tue June TermOf the Long Island CITY Court
conyenes al the City Hall next Monday The children
day-schoos had their annual May walks" yesterday
afternoon
FORT HAMnroy-The body OF an unknown man was
found drowned mere yesterday. white handkerchief
marked " James Calaghan was found on his person.
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.
MOUNT VERNON-At a meeting of the Vestry
OF Trinity Church, Wednesday evening, the Rev. VIM. D.
Coney rendered his resignation rector whereupon 1t
was resolved invite the Rev Mr.. Buell., at present OIL
eating an assistant at Trinity Church. NeW-iOrA' 10
oil the vacancy.
MoRRrs,NiA-The young man johnson, arrested few
days while trying to sell horse, stolen from the
Flanagan, yesterday. the complainant failed To pro
duce requison from the Governor OF Connecticut nor
his transfer 20 the authorities OF that state
NEW-JERsEY.
JERSEY CITY.-The Sunday schools of old
Hudson city celebrated their anniversary yesterday.
paradlng through the principal streets IN the afternoon
The filing IN OF the lands under water with garbage
by the Central Railroad Company has been Discontinued
as the nuisance almost unbearabe 10 the citizens
the nelghbUrhOod The Zion VI. l.. Conference has
adOpted esOutOn dscOuragng any ndepende ctiOn
the part Of the eoioed people m relation 10 the civil
Rights bi debate In the last Legislature. city
treasurer last night reported 10 the Baad OF Finance
the following balances in tue CITY Treasury: On tax
account, t3Og33 IS assessment account SLIP Al
water account, Al5i o. ana on sinking fund accoudt
| t4,li6 10.