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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-10-11
LONG ISLAND.

The Improvement Commissioners OF Long Island
City yesterday awarded the contract Tor grading
said city.
The French steamship Levakey, SO long ashore
on Southampton beach, Is now being taken to
The trial OF william Van Hout0n, charged with
embezzllng $500 from his late employer, william
g. Gray. OF Hunters Point viii come up at the
next sitting OF the Court OF oyer and Terminer the
10Th inst.
Charles Katzey, OF Huntingdon q German, has
brought suit in the Supreme Court for $1,000
DAMAGES against Tobias Mitchell alleging Grim.
con. with his wife. Frederlka Katzey. The case 10
on the calendar for thai at the Circuit Court ut
Rlverhead next week.
The First Assembly District Convention (repub-
lican) meets at Jamaica tomorrow. The Second
Assembly District Convention (republtcan). con.
sistlng OF delegates from Long Island City.
Jamaica, Newtown and North Hampstead, like wise
meets at Jamaica tomorrow
On Monday afternoon, 18th inst, there win be
an interesting trot on the South Side Driving
PARK at Babylon, mile heats best three In f1ve,
in harness. william SLettenwerf enters g. e.,
Edward DOminey enters b. e., George Hubbard
enters b. g., MIR. Beattie enters br. m, owner
enters b. Y. Prince Albert, owner enters br. m
Miss jarvis. Mr.. Charles S. Green will drive Fleety
Golddust and Golddust, Jr.. between the heats.
A little daughter Of Lloyd Taylor (colored), OF
Woodsburgn, was burnt to death on Friday alter
noon. An elder sister told the little to kindle
fire while she went out for some wood ana in
When the elder sister returned she found the
other in names and ran for assistance. which,
however, did not arrive in time to save the chdS
life. She died IN short time, In terrible agony.
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WESTCHESTER.


The present week promises to be lively one
among the politicians as Congressional, Assembly
and county conventions are now IN order.
According to the report Of the Health On1cer Of
Yonkers not solitary death has occurred at that
place during the past week. For a city OF nearly
ZOO inhabitants this health record is almost un-
plecedented
Through misapprehenslon the name of Owen
Van Wrinkle was published in connection with the
boat race ut Yonkers last Wednesday, 1t being set
forth that he rowed No. 4 in the Vesper Grew. 1t
has since transpired that, owing to death IN his
family, the oarsman named did not participate IN
the contest his place having been filled by Captain
Cook, the stroke oar or the famous Yale University
crew. 1t should also be understood that the
weights OF the Palsade crew were those taken
before the members went into training for the race
At Yonkers yesterday Coroner Bassert held an
inquest touching the death of John Dunn, brake
man on the Hudson River Railroad. who was
fatally injured on the previous evening. 1t ap
peared that deceased, while attending to his du
ties, fell from the top OF q freight car,
and under the wheels. by which he had
one OF his lower limbs severed, near the
hip Joint. The unfortunate man was promptly
conveyed to st. Johns Hospital IN the city above
mentioned, where he fingered IN great agony
until six O'Clock yesterday morning. verdict
was rendered In accordance with the above facts
Deceased was nineteen years old, and resided In
Hudson street, New YORK.
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A SOMEWHAT MYSTERIOUS CASE.

Coroner Croker has under investigation the case
or Ellen Mcclure, woman OF doubtful character.
who lived in a certain disreputable house IN
Water street. The deceased. who was an Eng
lish woman, twenty.seven years OF age. was ad-
mitted to Bellevue Hospital on the 9th inst, suf-
fering from injuries out the attending physician,
who made diagnosis OF the case was unable to
determine their nature or extent, as there were
no external marks OF violence. Ellen continued to
grow worse and died the second day after admis-
sion The Deputy Coroner yesterday made an
antopsy on the body, and FOUND That the de-
re ased had sustained fracture at the base OF the
skull death resulting from compression OF the
brain After Ellen was admitted to the hospital
no one called to see her, and hence the attending
surgeon was unable TO obtain history Oh the case.
The Coroner WILL however, institute inquiries and
learn IL possible, whether the fatal injuries we're
the result OF accident or design. Unless friends oil
the deceascd appear and claim the remains ior In.
terment they win be inferred In Pottcr's Field q,
the nuDlic expenses
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BROOKLYN.

The receipts OF taxes for the past week were
So, III g.
There were sos arrests by the police OF Brooklyn
during the past week.
1t appears the contractor Peter oBrien did not
commit suicide. He was preparing his gun to go
out shooting, when II accidentally went OF.
Jacob Rothermed, while in the army, sent his
father the sun or $780, Yesterday he sued him
for the amount and recovered a verdict OF $685.
The liquor dealers OF Kings county have resolved
not to support any OF the candidates for Assembly
who Will not pledge themselves to their interests
The Prospect Park Commissioners are making
preparations to sell the east side Park lands,
they having been authorized to do so by an act Of
last Legislature.
The counsel for A. Jacobs and the Lager Beer
Dealers Association has prepared an appeal from
Judge McCue's decision, which prohibits the sale
OF lager on sunday.
Coroner Jones was notified to Hold an inquest
on the body or Thomas Donneliy, thirty 1--WE years
old who was struck with hosting machine at
the Atlantic dock on Tuesday last.
Jonn FAErelL Tooicg. was instantly Killed yes
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F1PrYsEvESTH STREET POLICE COURT.
A Much Prosecuted Jew-Tryin9 to Con.
vict Him ON False Hair.

Much Fersecu Jew-Tryin9 to Com
vict Him ON False Hair.
Before Judge Murray.
Louis Warzshaur, a wealthy old Jew. residing on
the CONFER OF Lexington avenue and Sixty-irst
street. vas arraigned In this Court yesterday Tor
the third time. Several months ago he was ar
rested at the instance OF his wife, who charged
him with being habtual drunkard and with
abusing her. At the examination it transpired
that Warzshaur, In a moment Of overlooking good
nature and love for his wife, on disco vering
had given her present OF the house they lived In
worth $4,000. Various other presents OF great
value were also made to her by the over iond hus-
band, and she admitted that such was the fact.
The trouble was not fully settled when an event
occurred that, instead OF being blessing. brought
II it's train additional troubles 10 poor War;
shaur. HIS vile was confined OF q son, and she
claimed that the birth premature owing
TO III treatment from Ger husband who had beaten
her. He was arrested on complaint OF her brother
on charge OF assault and battery upon her; but
again Justice i the allegations set forth were true
the complaint was dismissed.
Warzshaur thought himself q much abused in
divldual, and now wished to take the offensive.
he imagined his vile and brothern-laT were con-
spring to send him on the Island, SO tDaJ they
could nave full control or his property and the
revenues derived from it. He hoped the Court
would protect him. He was then dismissed, but
was warned not to further trouble his wife. On
Thursday night, while endeavoring to force his
way into his residence, or rather that Of his wife
now, he was opposed by the servant girl
dane Cohn), and a scufne took place in The
! charging him with assault and battery. Jane, as
proof OF her charge, showed to the Court
handful OF hair winch she said was pulled by the
| defendant from her head. The hair was subjected
! TO an examination, at the request OF Mr. Levi
counsel for the defence. The result was that the
while JAMES was very fair The inconsistency
| was seen at once and again WarZshaur left the
court victor over what ne terms his prosecutors
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KINGS COUNTY sURR0eATE's COURT.


Business Last Wsek-CharttabIe Be
quests.
Before Surrogate w. d. veeder.
During the past week the Wills OF the following
named persons, deceased, were proved.-John
Dognerty, James Carlln, Reuben Payne, Jane
Craner, Robert r. Story, David Wood. Valentine
l. Hall, Margaret Peppard and Janet Thomson, all
Of the city OF Brooklyn.
In the win OF Janet Thomson she bequeaths
$1,000 TO be equally divided between the Brooklyn
Society for the Relief OF Respectable Aged Indi-
gent Females and the Children's Aid Society OF
the city OF New York.
In the will OF John Dogherty appear the follow
ing bequests:-To the Second United Presby-
terrain ichurch, Brooklyn. $500; to the Board OF
Foreign Missions Of the General Assembly Of the
$3.50; to the Old Ladies' Home, founded by John
Graham III the city Of Brooklyn, $3.50; residue OF
estate to the Theological Seminary OF the United
Presbyterian Church OF North America and Board
oil Home Missions OF the same church.
Letters OF administration were granted on the
estates OF the following named deceased persons
VIZ, HOnora Keegan, OF the town OF New Utrecht :;
Sarah A. Beaver, OF Arlington, Hudson county N.
j.. william A. Brooks. Henry A. Thomas, John
yertlngneber, Della Eagney, Herman Koenler,
Theresa Hermann, Richard W. Moore Catnarlne
SeeuKen, Eugene Brennan Anthony Werneken,
Sarah Williams and Elizabeth Mckinney, all OF the
city OF Brooklyn.
Letters OF guardianship OF the person and estate
OF Jennie B. Chase and Nelly L. Chase were
granted to Sidna Chase, their father, all OF the city
OF BROOKLYN
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hoto the company made three distinct proposal
tlons to the mandarins Tor he construction Of q
with the sea cable and put Foochow IN telegraphid
communication with Europe and America. They
wisely chose Mr.. Delano to put it through iop
them. having had quite AZ much experience with
the British Consul as they cared for. am happy
TO say that he has again been completely
successful. The high provincial auth0ritiea
have accepted the second OF the companyS
propositions, which was that they would
a' wire or ne own use 70
under their sole direction. A party has already
started overland to survey the route; and as the
m4ndarins are In earnest about It there Is littlo
aount that the line VIII be completed In few
months, and "fungsnuin will be undisturbea.
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
AS another result OF me Japanese invasion We
near from the North that Li-hung-chang is talk
other to the coal eds at Pao- He Il c en-
tainy the foremost man among the statesmen o6
CHINA nin today He has for Interpreter Mr.. W. n.
YORK. .UndeI the impulse Of patriotism Ni he.
dams corps At aaS WIS Maen in the shsr
Deiiion collapsed dc .hen game to China
Heard Co.. at Foocnow. whence he Went to
pekin to study the Chinese language. He is now
United States Vice Consul and Interpreter at
T1entstn. He spends an hour or two daily with
L-nung-chang, and undoubtedly has considerable
influence over that eminent mandarin. It's to be-
enlightened and liberal policy than Ike I'D con
sentative 90 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS p-ism which
mas 30 lOuX DlOChcu tHc Wucol6 OF prOKrcSS In
Empire. Mr.. Pethick Ia spoken OF as the probshieI
successor OF DR.. Williams a. Secretary OF tho
iSs e g an ts poeO
the University OF Cali ornia. Mr.. Pethick has ac
quired great readiness in speaking the language
and an excellent knowledge OF the written cha
racters, and we all say success 10 the New YORK
boy.
THE SITUATION AS 1T Is.
To sam up:-
l. The new eran was never contemplated. andf
would never have been introduced by the Chinese
government or itself.
2. The Japanese, by invading Formosa, to DEAR
themselves with the savages over whom China has
never had any real control have stirred up the
mandarins TO sense OF the value OF telegraphs Il
and, II they will only holl on long enough, viii
likely secure US railroads, the opening OF mines
and other real steps IN progress.
8. Energetic and enlightened American ofncials,
like MIR. Deano and MI Pethick, may do very
much TO promote the real introduction Of tho
4. Although 1t ts well to remember the Old
adage, Don't crow before you are out Of thef
woods" we may mOdestly nope that our "new
era" has begun to have beginning; and II tnel
laps will kindly tarry long enough in F0rmosa, IL
will get much OF an impetus that 1t will be I'M.
possible to turn 1t backward again.
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YORK HERALD SUNDAY OCTOBER H. QU1NTUpLE SHEET

Company, Of the city OF New York, procured an
order oi attachment from the court OF Common
Pleas, by virtue OF which the plaintiff was ar
rested by the Sheriff OF the city, being taken from
hts residence at about four O'Clock A. N. and i'm
prisoneo IN the Snerin's once until one O'Clock
II. ID. the same day.
II also appeared that previous to the arres: OF
me plaintlff the Graphic Company mad recovered
an attachment against one +. II. Alien for the sum
OF $50, ana that, Tor some malicious cause unex-
planned the plaintiff arrested Tor not appear
ing IN answer to an order from the Court OF CON-
mon Pleas why he should not be taken Tor con-
tempt Counsel Tor plantin said his client was
man OF hign responsibility, whose reputation was
beyond reproacn, and was injured in his reputa-
To the above amount.
The plaintiff was but partially examined, when
the further bearing OF the case was adjourned IN
consequence OF the absence OF the SheriH, who
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THE COURTS.
EX-Sheriff Brennan's BiIs-keluSai OF Inc
Board of Audit TO Pass Them.
THE PRUsslAN EXTRACTION CASE.

John Dunstan and Joseph Quinn were charged
Yesterday before commissioner Shields with hav-
mc IN their possession. and also with passing and
selling as money, certain bills made in the simli
indie OF IS treasury notes. The notes were well
executed The accused were held In $1,000 bail
each for examination.
Judge Dononue, in Supreme Court. Chambers
granted yesterday an Injunction restricting the
Mayor and Commonalty OF Brooklyn from keeping
closed at night the Wallabour drawbridge.
Messrs. Joseph II. Choate, Nathaniel Hoxie and
George W. Soren have been appointed by the
General Term OF the Supreme Court to examine
candidates Tor admission to the Bar. They will
commence their duties as such examiners on the
nth inst, in the General Term Room.
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terday by falling nom the roof Of house No. 11s
Columbia street, on which he was working.
Coroner Jones held an inquest, when verdict OF
accidental death was rendered.
The Irish Democratic Association OF Kings
county have issued an address 20 the people, de-
fining their position. They advocate TO limit the
pro rata OF taxation Prohibit extensive public
works without expression OF the people. subject
all departments To the supervision of the Cnief
Executive Abolish snecure Off1ces and fix q linn
itati0n for salaries. Prohibit the holding OF more
than one ONCE, whether In the city or county.
They also oppose the candidacy OF any man WHO Is
not representative OF labor or profession and
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JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
A RObber Arrested.
Before Judge Smith.

A Robber Arrested.
Before Judge Smith.
On the 25th Of August last, while Herman Gold
mann, OF No. 90 Chatham street, was standing on
the corner OF West Twelfth street. he was assaulted
by TWO men and robbed Of a bundle which he had
upon his back and which con aimed twelve yards
or velveteen, two pairs OF pantaoons six shirts
and other articles. In all valued at $40 so.
One OF the thieves named John Gilmore
was arrested at the time and has since
been sent to the State Prison. The other,
Henry watson, alias William Gallagher, eluded ar
rest until Friday night when he was taken into
custody. He was arraigned at the Jefferson Mar
ket Police Court yesterday ana held in 49, 900 bail
to answer.
silver Shavings.
Alexander Pesaut, who was arrested on Thurs.
day night on a charge OF stealing large quantity
OF silver from his employers, b. K. Bienerkase d
Co.. OF Nos. and Bond street, was arraigned
yesterday, and. pleading guilty to charge Of
grand larceny, was committed, without bail, TO
answer.
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS
SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS,

by Judge Donohue.
Jelre VS.. Elmore.-The suit may be discontinued
ON payment OF costs and damage that defendant
sustained by the issuing OF the Injunction.
Mander W. Mander-0rder granted
WOolsey VS.. Trenor.-0rder amended.
Fisher We. Fisher.-Memorandum
Chrishom We. Higgins; Koeher VS.. Sullivan !
Baldwin VS.. foung.-Motions granted.
McEvoy VS.. AppleDy; Godsteln VS.. Griinn and
Acknowledgements appointed.
In the matter OF Halsey in the matter or Mctar-
land Treacy VS.. KanaK mos. l and 2 .-Granted.
Campbell VS.. Muller.-Motion denied.
BY Judge Daniels
In the matter OF Brennan, &C., VS.. Earle, &c.-
Memorandum.
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James p. Hergesheimer malicious mischief pleaded
not guilty; Conrad Steurnach, indicted for rape,
pleaded not guilty; Bernard McKenna. gambling,
pleaded not guilty; Anne Singer, arson, pleaded
not guilty; Geo. ;. Schamen, Philip Stark and A. ".
Richards, robbery in the hrSt degree, pleaded not
guilty; Francis Harrigan Robert Kane, George
Bennett, James keenan,, Patrick Murphy indicted
for attempting to rescue prisoner from police
man. The above cases were set down for trial on
the ODD lnsf.
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MARINE CoURT-CHAMBERs.


Bv Judge Gross.
Conkhn VS.. Chapel; West vs. Weeks--Motion TO
vacate order TO answer denied.
schooner VS.. GOldstein.-Motlon denied.
Butler vs. observation-disclosures appointing re.
cever granted.
Grassmuncn VS.. Pinckney; Murphy VS.. slime
Kahn VS.. Craner Hoe VS.. Anthony: Moore va
Scnlieri Martin Vs. ZrkeT.-Motions 10 advance
causes granted.
the Patent Package Company ys. wilson.-Mo-
ton to dismiss granted.
granted.
Martin VS.. Zirker.-Motion denied.
Celler vs. Abrahams.-Motlo referred.
Bride vs. Weber.-Motion granted.
Woln w. Harris.--Motion denied, with $40 costs
Hoyt VS.. keeler.-MotIOn dismissed. with 40
cOsfa.
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CITY COURT.


by Judge McCue.
Abraham Greenhan Vs. Henry c. Poster-Judg.
ment for plalntin on demurrer as frivolous.
James H. McGlll VS.. John Donovan.-Default
opened on terms.
Simeon II. Butler vs. Washington ]. Butler and
another.-Moton Tor leave TO discontinue as to one
defendant granted on payment OF COSTS
Jane Cross vs.. George w. Cross.-Referee's re
port confirmed, ana Judgment for limited divorce
granted on the ground or cruel and inhuman
treatment r Stuart Willis referee.
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TOMBS POLICE COURT.
Rather Hasty.
Before Judge BlXby.

Before Judge Bixby.
Mr.. Charles Scannel clerk for the Easton
Hotel, was brought to Court yesterday charged
with stealing from Mrs. Reaper $780, II appears
that Mrs. Reaper was a boarder at the hotel OF
which ne Is clerk, and having broken . looking
glass was charged $40 Ter the same Scanned
went to her room to collect the money and she
demonstrated with him about the large compensa.
ton he asked for the broken glass. Scannell did
not deign to answer her, but snatched all the
money she had IN her hand. She had him arrested
Tor robbery, and the Judge held him Tor trial.
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SUPERIOR COURT-sPECIAL TERM.


by Judge Curtis.
moody w. Andrews; The German Exchange
Bank VS.. Meyer; Burdett Va. Treacy; smith VS..
Doryloss; Kinney vs., lves-Motions granted.
kisley vs.. SmltD.-Setued accordingly ana or
1ered on file.
Catln ct al. VS.. Grissler ct al.-Appeal from tax
a.lon sustained see memorandum.
Schoen VS.. Scnwarzmann ct al-Motlon for re-
celver granted.
Phebe +. May vs.. Marcus May.-Referee's report
confirmed and divorce granted TO the plaintin.
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MARINE C0URT-PkRT Q.
Action for false imprisonment.

Before Judge Joachimsen.
Henry d. g. Allen VS.. The Graphic Company
This was an action for false imprisonment, the
damages being laid at $1,000 1t appears that on
she uLn Of Aprl last the defendants the Graphs.
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The Ash and Garbage Order.

To TILE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Can your paper, which IS open to complaints Oh
the injured and unfortunate, give us any informa-
ton touching the latest order referring to ashes
and garbage Can you inform us how tenants,
with business closing from three to five, can put
out their refnse between the hours OF six p. M
and seven A. M Ana what will become OF ash
barrels LEFT out all night, when they are 30 ire
quently stolen In broad daylight pernaps the,
channels, will grant a little information through
your valuable columns, as we lail to find in the
asJ notice any provision for tenants OF our class.
A TENANT, FOR OTHERS.
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Overtime ed Barrels and Boxes.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
think that the ash question requires an imme~
date remedy, as the present system IS an outrage
to the community. For instance, my servant pus
out our garbage and ashes at the usual time Lass
evening, and certainly has 0beyed the orders Oh
our good Street commissioners; but this morning,
on looking out OF my window. j find That the ashman
did not call during the night, and the consequences
Is that some bows, or rather loafers, nave over-
turned every barrel In the block. and our sLeet
was filed with little heaps OF dirt and garpage:s
OF course, being ashamed Of the condition IN Hons
OF my house. I asked the girl politely to take inc
shovel and put the dirt back, and need nov say
that she got very indignant and THINKS sna' ~ o
not her work. | certainly coincide Will Oo.'
respondent In your today's issue, tnat tme uvu
OF six and eight A. M. suit better TOT sne ~
lousekecperA WEST FIFuEAn
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How 1t Operates.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE hERALD:-
The late singular order of the Police Commits"
sioners like many others that have emanated from
them, ON the collection of dirt and garbage az
night time, seems to rue to be most ridiculous.
think every housekeeper and storekeeper should
protest against It, AS well might you throw your
sweeptnrs in the street as place them
on the sidewalk after nightfall, for In a
few minutes after you put out your barrel
it Is done for you by the street urchlns Inc
barrel Is gone, but the dirt is lett. nave already
lost six barrels. In future ! intend TO throw the
BOYS the trouble of doing so and myself thirty
cents every day for new barrel; All sensible s,sI
seven O'Clock is the proper time for the collection,
when people are cleaning up for the business Of
the day. and not at night time.
WV ~'' WEST SIDE STOREK EEPER.