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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-30
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
The Bank Burglars.

henry Morgan, Charles Sanborn and John
Simpson were escorted to the court room yester-
day morning by Ofhcers Keller, Burns and Aiken,
OF the Sixteenth precinct, together with Captain
Cherry They are the individuals arrested on
Saturday morning charged with completely in the
attempted burglary on the New York County Bank,
corner OF Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street. 1t
was thought that the examination would take
place yesterday afternoon, but, on the application
OF Counsellor Hummell, who appeared for the pris-
oners it was adjourned by Judge Murray until to-
day. The dispositions OF Richard H. Bull, President
OF the Savings Bank and Of the of1cers making the
arrest were taken, and the prisoners committed
Temporarily to the Jefferson Market Prison to
await the further disposition OF the case.
Yesterday morning patIolman stat stationed s,i at
tempted so Systematically to rob the bank. He
was walking towards First avenue from the
ferry when the ofIicer first noticed him and
walked rapidly alter him, with the in.
tention OF getting his hand on his
This mode of proceeding was the more necessary
because the officer Is an old man and would have
no chance, as the sequel Will prove, OF running
down Gilmore, whose feetness OF foot and agility
in climbing fences proved OF such good advan-
tage the night OF the arrest OF hts 'pals.' I'm
Jimmy saw him too soon, and, like a deer, he
turned the corner Of First avenue, up which he
point the oiiicer was about three blocks behind,
and could only give the alarm to other police
men as he ran In the .d nope oil bringing agg
not appear whether he succeeded or not; but at
any rate Gilmore who turned up Thirty seventh
street allowed mo grass to grow under his leetn
Til he reached Second avenue. A car was passing
at the moment and he jumped upon 1t, and that
was the last glimpse his pursuer got OF him. Not
the least trace has been found OF him since,
though IL may be easily understood how diligently
the uptown police are seeking for him. IL Is sup
posed that Gilmore has been concealed on the
Long Island shore since the attempted robbery,
and had come to this city yesterday probably with
the intention OF leaving 1t by some other route.
OHicer Shaw's Case Again Postponed.
The case OF 0rncer William Shaw, OF the Twenti-
eth precinct, charged with robbng James
McKenna, was to have come up yesterday for ex-
animation before Judge Morgan Some twelve or
fifteen witnesses were present on behalf Of the
officer, subpenaed by his counsel Mr.. Goldey;
among them three police captains under whom be
had served. As Judge Morgan was not present.
Judge Murray adjourned the hearing until Wednes-
day next, at three O'Clock.
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THE COU RTS.
Important Decision on the Decla-
ration Of Dividends.
Mortgage Securities and the
Usury Laws.
Purchase and Conveyance of City
Property.

In Common Pleas, Chambers before Judge Loew,
Yesterday, henry wehie, counsel Tor Adolph
Neuendorfr, proprietor and manager of the Terrace
Garden Theatre, in Fiity-nintn street, near Third
avenue made application for an Injunction TO re-
strain the Police Commissioners and Captain Gun
ner OF the Fifty ninth street police station, from
interfering in any way with the musical and
dramatic entertainments gwen at that garden on
Sundays. Judge Loew granted temporary In
junction to the 9th OF July, when arguments viii
be heard on the question OF making the Injunction
perpetual.
Judge Blatchrord, in the United States Circuit
Court, yesterday decided to remand Carl
Valentin TO the custody OF the Marshall
STAINING the decision OF United States
Commissioner White, who neld the pris-
oner lo- extraditon. vaentin was brought
mp on q writ OF habeas corpus and certiorari. He
is charged with forging the name OF Bschof b Co.,
IN Berlin, Prussia, 10 bills OF exchange for the
amount o. so, O0o The prisoner will be sent back
10 Prussia for trial.
A young colored man. named Jacob Allen, ap-
peared before United States Commissioner Shields
yesterday and made complaint against the law
frm of Andrews smith. He alleges that he en-
ployed them bring suit against the owner OF the
schooner ID. s. Miller for wages as sailor, and that
having recovered the money. they now refuse TO
pay it over TO him. The amount due he claims to
be s37. He was advised at the commissioners
ONCE that the proper course was to bring suit, and
he accordingly proceeded to the Marine Court to
procure summons against the parties.
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WESTCn ES TER.

The Common Council OF Yonkers has ordered
the immediate prosecution OF all those who keep
picnic grounds within the city limits without hav-
ing first procured license to receive and enter
tain the pleasure seekers.
John Deery, a resident OF New York. who accom-.
panied the Irish Volunteers on their excursion to
Spring Hin Grove, on Sunday was drowned while
bathing in the Hudson River, opposite that place.
during he afternoon. The body was not recovered
Deceased was twenty-five years OF age, and was .
salesman in the employ OF Mr. A. I. Stewart.
Although the Fourth avenue public school at
Mount Vernon is dilapidated wooden building
possessing neither proper ventilation nor suitable
means OF egress for the pupils in case Of fire. the
Grip Van Winker element IN that village Is
strenuousy opposing the proposition to erect a
commodious brick structure on the ground that IL
would entail additional taxation.
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SUICIDE In LONG ISLAND CITY,

The quiet community Of Long Island City was
yesterday shocked by the announcement OF sui
eide in Its very midst. Nearly year ago German
giving the name OF Gustav Saline took up his resi-.
dence in that city and obtained employment at the
reflector manufactory OF Petry Brothers. Rumor
said that he had been at one time In good circup,..
stances and that dissipation had reduced him rom
an employer to an employs 1t was asccrftained,
In the course OF time that he had been Wholesale
had owned property on the Bowery. He was good
workman, but intoxication soon brought about his
discharge from Petry Brothers.. Dependency
followed Suicide was frequently threatened, but
none believed that he would carry the rash asser-
taon into execution. friend called at mis- resi-
Was shocked 70 find the corpse OF Saline on the
noor under q table. Upon l.he latter stosd an
empty glass, which had contAine lager beer. In
this were found abundank traces OF strychnne.
The face was purple and efpsry ether evidence Of
dreadful deatb appareyAh A paper containing
The poison was I0VDd OPT the door near OF hand,
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CoURT CALENDARS THIS DAY.

SUPREME CoURT-CHAMBERs-Hed bv Judge
Westbrook.Nos. 40, Go, 81 s6, 155, 17a, 1877, 1s9,
205, 20, 2l3.
SUPREME CoURT-SPECIAL TKRM-Held by Judge
Donohue.-Nos. 30, 81, 1885, 1872, 1872
MARINE CoURT-TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge McAdam-Nos. 1926, 7s6, 54S7, $780, 450s
1885, 5l69, 54S3, 5492, 500, 4442 4752, $780, $751;
5242 4os7, 525s. $685. SPOT, 55ls, $685. oS63, 1914
$685.
COURT OF GENERAL SEsSIONS-Held by Recorder
Hackett.-The People vs.. William Baker. rape I;
Same VS.. Ann Hughes, felon1ous assault and bat
terry; Same VS.. James Clark, Michael McGlory and
James Barry, burglary; Same vs. yonn McCarty,
burglary; Same VS.. Oscar Higgins grand larceny (;
same VS.. samuel Bentheim, grand larceny; Same
soilars, grand larceny; Same vs.. James T. Mulhall,
grand larceny; Same vs.. Amandus Kauscholky
larceny from the person; Same vs. John Williams,
larceny from the person. same vs.. Peter CLARK,
larceny from the person: SAME Vs. Charles Fred.
erick. forgery,
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THE BLOOD LETTING BUSINESS IN NEWARK

AS the thermometer rises In Newark crime in
creases. Late on Sunday night two Italian resi-
dents OF Ridge street got into q serious alterca-
which resulted in Giuseppe PARIS stabDing Nicolas
Gorilla In the back The row between them had
quoted, when suddenly Giuseppe sprang jor-
and drove the knife into his back. At first
IL was feared the blade had penetrated the lungs,
but II subsequently turned out that the wound,
though serious, Is not considered dangerous.
The wounded man has been removed to st.
Nicholas Hospital and his attempted slayer safely
secured in prison pending the result OF Corrlla's
injuries He 10 about twenty-six years OF age.
Yesterday Justice Lambert took the depOsi ton OF
Gorilla In case he should die. He declares that
the real trouble was between Paris and his par
ris) brother, and that he was merely pacifer.
SEQUEL TO A HOMICIDE.
About q year ago livery stable keeper, named
Frederick Schonewof struck man named Jacob
Luitne, q drOver, powerful blow with his fist,
from the effect OF which Jacob died. Frederick
was taken to court and pleaded guilty 10
assault, and through the clever arguments OF his
counsel, got.oH with fine. Since then Luithle's
son has manifested determination to have ven-
geance on the slayer OF his father, and yesterday
Scn0newOf caused his arrest on a charge OF max
Ing threats, averrng that he was in dread OF his
lille OF the yonngster. The accused was bound
over to keep the peace.
In the Newark Court yesterday John Fl. Huber
the young man VINO shot his sister because she
would not give up her STEADY company with
whom he had quarrelled, was arraigned and
$1,000, his ather becoming security for him.
- during the absence OF her lord Mrs. Burns, q
newark matron, entertained strange man. Her
husband appeared unex pectedy and the stranger
nad narrow escape Tor his life. AS II was, ne re-
ceived severe cash across his cheek with a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-30
PROPERTY PURCHASED FROM THE
CITY.

Thomas Gearty in 1867 purchased from the city a
lot Oh the southwest corner OF Third avenue and
l25th street, paying ten per cent on the purchase
and the auctioneer's fees making 500 in all.
Prom that time up to the present the city has
fai ed to make a conveyance OF the same, notwith-
standing his frequent application Tor adjustment
and transfer oil the title deed Mr. Gearty there
fore brought a suit against the city demanding
Judgment Tor the sum he has paid, with interest,
together with the costs OF the action. On behalf
Of the city 1t is set up that the plaintiff failed to
fulfil his part OF the contract and for this reason
the trans Ter of the title has not been made. Judge
Van Worst, who tried the case, held that the
paintin must pay up the balance or the purchase
money, together with the taxes and assessments
aimee the date OF the purchase.
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KIDNAPPING IN BROOKLYN.
Little Boy Abducted from His Home
by Negro.

Little Boy Abducted from His Home
by Negro.
very remarkable case OF Kidnapping came
within the cognizance OF the Brooklyn police yes
terday. 1t appears that on saturday morning last
Harry Winnie, bright, intelligent boy OF eight
years. residing with his parents at No 203 SLilman
street. was playing in front OF the house, when he
was accosted by negro man, who induced the
child TO accompany him to point near the inter-
section of Bedford and Myrtle avenues. Here a
horse and wagon were found in waiting, the ami
NAL being made fast to lamp post The colored
man lifted Harry into the vehicle and
drove of in the direction OF East New York. on
the journey the boy grew nervous and cried
out for help, with the hope OF attracting
the attention Of passers by. He dessted, however,
upon being threatened with punishment should he
persist in making noise. Finally the wagon hauled
up in front OF miserable shanty in the suburbs,
the locality OF which was unfamiliar to the child.
Here he was lifted out OF the vehicle and ushered
into the howell where he remained q prisoner until
sunday morning. when, while his jaior was
asleep, he managed to make his escape by getting
out OF window in the rear OF the shanty. After
wandering about the fields Tor some time, Harry
met citizen, to whom he related his remarkable
story. and was conducted TO his home. Captain
Mclaughlin, OF the Ninth precinct, Is engaged in
investigating the story, and will endeavor to
arr est the dark kidnapper.
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Yesterday was the warmest day OF the season In
Trenton. The thermometer stood 101 degrees in
the shade at two O'Clock in the afternoon
German baker. residing at East orange, fell on
horse car a few nights ago while under the innu
ence OF Pilsner" and had one OF his limbs dread.
fully mangled.
A parade OF the Fourth regiment took place.la
evening In jersey. The regiment was reviewed by
Mayor Traphagen, who congratulated them ON
their fine appearance.
Mr.. Rhinefelt. Of Trenton, proposes getting mp .
grand aquatic programme Of amusements on the
Delaware River, adjacent to his navy yard" the
a rst week OF next month.
The Board OF Education OF Jersey City are be-
coming famous for their wrangling over trivial
matters. At the meeting last evening the few
spectators who were present LETT In disgust.
BroadweI, the defaultlng Newark Tax Receiver,
is still too sick to stand his tria, so the physician
SAYS, 1t Is nine months since nc was nrst IN.
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while bathing in the river at the loot OF the i0r
mer thoroughfare on Sunday evening last. ne
and went down before assistance could reach MN
from the shore. The body was not recovered
Yesterday afternoon man named George
Smalkhalt, q German, residing at No. 500 Johnson
avenue Williamsburg, while laboring under Mt
OF dependency committed suicide by shooting
has been out OF employment tor long time, leaves
large family. Coroner Whitehill took charge OF
the body, and win hold an inquest to-day.
The exodus to the country from Brooklyn this
week Is unprecedentedly large, and the express
companies have all the business on hand that the
most ardent lover OF the destruction OF luggage
could desire. The police have taken the precau-
tion to remind people leaving their houses unoc-
house, In order that the patrolmen may keep .
special eye upon the premises during their ADJ
sence. s.s,
Coroner Jones held an inquest yesterday over
the body Of Thomas Wemyss, fifty years OF age
who committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head on last Saturday. The verdict
was that deceased was laboring under an attack
OF temporary insanity when he committed the rasn
act. MIR. Wemyss for several years held the posi-
ton of stage manager in Mrs. F. b. Conway's
theatre, the old Park. He leaves vile, put no
children. W.
About three O'Clock yesterday morning, while
Sergeant Riley, OF the Sixth sub-precinct Will
amsburg, was patroling in Harrison avenue, he
observed burglar at work In house No. IS OF that
street and attempted to arress him. The fellow
ran away, with the officer in close pursuit. me
burglar, finding himself closely pressed, turned
and discharged his revolver at the officer without
effect, however. on the officer discharging his
pistol the thief surrendered. In the station house
he gave his name as George Young
For some time past quantities Of merchandise
have mysteriousy disappeared from the south Side
Railroad depot, at the foot of South Eighth street.
Williamsburg. Yesterday afternoon Detective
Short, of the Fifth precinct had his suspicious d.
rected to the actions OF Howard Rollins, young
man Of respectable connections, who IS mpoyed
on the road. and concluded TO arrest him. Upon
being brought to the station house, the prisoner
confessed 10 having stolen parcels at various times
IN all valued at $75 He was locked up to await
an investigation by Justice Elliott to-day
A special meeting OF the Kings County Board OF
Supervisors will be held during the latter part of
the week to I'LL the vacancies in the Board Of Com
missoners OF Charities. 1t Is reported, however,
that the counsel for the convicted Commissioners
will make application to the Court for an inJunc-
ton to restrain the Board from making any APP
pointments pending the argument on and the
decision of the writ OF error which was granted BY
Judge Daniels. Prominent among the candidates
TOR the vacancies are James Cassidy. ex-Captain
OF Police; ex-Supervisor John W. Harmon, ex.
Mayor Powell ex-Alderman ID. ID. whitney ana
eX-EXClse Commissioner Ryburn.
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At the regular weekly session of the Board Of
Aldermen, held yesterday afternoon. Alderman
Bergen in the chair, the following resolution
was offered by Alderman Strong:-
tins city be and they are hereby required apart
elusive privilege Of seats and 70 notify the pq6ic by
that no male person Will Be emitted to occupy
therein to the exclusion OF any female person who
Resolved That the clerk be directed to forward this
An amendment was moved by Alderman Howell
to the effect that no lady be allowed to carry
"poodles" in her lap Laughter) The resolu-
lions were referred to the Committee on Rail-
roads.
communication was received from the Board
was passed providing for the alteration OF the
election districts. The Aldermen were notified to
call at the ofice Of the Board OF Elections and ex-
anime the districts that have been laid out. Placed
on 1le.
communication was received from the Corpo-
ration Counsel, in answer to resolution OF the
Board calling upon MIN for an opinion as 70 the
power OF the "Common Council TO prohibit
regulate the keeping OF home for idiots IN one OF
the streets Of the city, other wise exclusively de-
voted to private resdenceS.n The opinion OF the
law oficer Is that such power is granted in any
Of the charter acts He says property acquires
certain artificial advantages from the growth OF
city, in return Tor which IT ought to be subjected
maintenance of the rights OF all. For example.
that an owner may erect stable right In front OF
y row u DTOWu SLOue ITOuL HOUSES VI Housc ioE
the insane or idiotic where q hundred other men
have invested the earnings OF lifetime for peace.
full residences for their families. or that dog fan
cier may set up NOISY hospital for monRrels
at any point where civilization may claim q right
to exist amounts. in effect, upon property and per-
sons in city to most abomiDable wrong.n He
recommends that the Legislature be interceded to
give the Aldermen power to regulate the use OF
private property SO to prohibit the maintenance
or asylums Tor idiots and other nuisances when In
furious 10 private property
the communication was referred to the Law
Committee.
The following ordinance was adopted with a
view of curtailing the cur nuisance, by removing
the dispensers OF hydrophobia:-
lit shall be the duty of every policeman to
kill dog not FULLY and securely muzzed found to
found upon the streets lots in this city
either with without an owner.
The nominees OF the May or for the Board OF Edu-
cation were acted upon, Mr.. A. N. Suydam being
rejected. The ONCE Is non -salared one and the
gentlemen thus confirmed will serve term Of
three years.
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NEW YORK CITY.

Stephen Murphy, I'VE years OF age, OF No. 81 PARK
row, was run over by an express wagon be-
longing to Adams Co.
An unknown man was found sick and destitute
yesterday in the street by the police. He was re-
moved to the Park hospital.
Anthony McNaly, of No. 1877 East Seventy ninth
street, fell yesterday while at work at pier North
River, and broke several rios.
James McKenna, aged thlrty-nine, OF Boston,
Mass, was dangerously hurt yesterday through
falling at No. go Barclay street.
Augusta Henry iell from the roof Of the house in
which she lived, No. 100 Second street, last even
ing, and received fatal injuries.
Annie Authe, aged thirty, ONO. SO Spring street,
was removed to Bellevue Hospital by the police
yesterday, suffering from delirium tremens.
The Arbitration Committee OF the Produce Ex-
change held meeting yesterday morning. The
business transacted was OF a routine character.
Reuben Decker, OF No. As Concord street, Brook
Ign, was severely injured yesterday through the
falling from scafrold on the corner OF New Church
and C0rtlandt streets.
The semi-annua distribution OF certificates and
diplomas at the male department OF Grammar
School No. 81, Eighty -seventn street, near Fourth
avenue, will take place to day.. The exhibition Is
looked forward to with interest.
The Common Council Committee on Education
met yesterday to take into consideration the nomi-
nations of new members OF the Board OF Education.
sent In by Mayor Havemeyer for confirmation.
Timothy Wetherell was shot in the neck three
times last evening by an unknown man who made
his escape, In the course ola quarrel about paper
Of tobacco The wounds were not serious but
Wetnerell was removed to the Ninety ninth street
Hospital.
On account of the increased export duties which
go into effect at Havana on the 1st OF July the
steamships belonging to the Clyde and Alexandra
lines are bringing large cargoes or tobacco to this
port. and several extra steamships have been en-
gagged in bringing the fragrant weed from hav ana
within the last two weeks.
Gabe Smith, negro, was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Detective Field. charged with an In
decent assault by Julia Anna Sweet, OF No. 107
Clinton place. He was locked up at Police Head
quarters and Will be arraigned at the Tombs
Police Court this morning. Smith denies the ac-
cusation. The details are too Impure Tor puDlica-
tlon
At the Ladies' Free Training School, No. A. West
Tenth street. a strawberry festival was yesterday
naugurated under very pleasant circumstances.
A number OF visitors were present, and the ladies
in charge OF the strawberries put ON their most
winning smiles TO greet their guests. The festival
will continue for three days, and Will doubtless
improve each day in attraction.