The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-11

The sum OF So 25 was received yesterday by the
Mayor from A. W. in aid Of the louisiana suf-
erers. tt skG
Charles Hennessy, nfth engineer OF the steam
ship Celtic was drowned last night while bathing
in the North River, loot OF Christopher street.
Some Of the men engaged in planting trees on
the Boulevard complain that they nave not re-
ceived any wages for four weeks, and that they
are now In comparatively destitute condition.
Henry Adams aged forty-fve. Of No. les Green
wlch avenue, was instantly killed last night by an
embankment falling on him al No. 1877 West EIev-
enth street. The coroner was notified 70 hold an
inquest. st H 4s p 4@4
The Alsatian-Torraine Society, through Its Presi-
dent, Mr.. Joseph Strauss, on learning the facts
connected with the death and burial at sea OF NJ.
Demer, an Alsarian. took steps for the Immediate
@ nsf sev s to
to-day At the expense OF the society.
City Marshal ConcRlng issued special licenses
yesterday to several hackmen aud stage drivers to
carry passengers to and from the Fordhaln depot
TO the Jerome Park races. This action was had
owing the arrest Of these drivers last Saturday
by the police OF the Thlrty-fOurrh precinct Tor
being non-residents and driving without license.
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Wotman held an
inquest in the case Of Joseph Geahan. fifteen years
OF age, whose death was the result or injuries
celved by accidentally falling through the hatch
way OF premises No. 93 East Fourth street on the
18th nit ~ the hatchway was not properly Sc.
cured the Jury censured the owner OF the building
Tor not complying with the law. %8
About eight O'Clock yesterday morning Ofiieer
Shea. OF the Second precinct, was called to the
basement OF premises No. rs Gold street, to cut
down the body Of Adoiph Boyer, German, who
had been found hanging to beam by means OF
rope ne had secured around his neck. Deceased,
disappointed In love AFFAIR and this Is supposed
to have been the cause prompting the oct. Cor
0ner Eickh0n was notified. Deceased lived in
Frankfort street.
Coroner Woltman yesterday held an inquest in
the case OF Conrad Rollers, German, twenty EIGHT
years OF age who died from the effects OF injuries
received on the 31st ult. by being knocked
down by car las Of the Belt line, corner OF First
avenue and Forty-elghth street. The platform OF
the car was crowded. and deceased, who was In
toxicated, attempted 70 jump on the front plat
sidered deceased entirely blame, ex0nerated
the drOrer, but considered the company to blame
for permitting the steps OF the platform 10 be
crowded. WuGa MNSy8 ft4 E5E
The syuhllee Joint Committee, appointed by
the Common Council TO make arrangements for
the proper celebration Of the ninety eighth ann.
versary Of American independence, met yes
terday and organized by electing Alderman
Richard Flanagan as Chairman. Alderman John
j. Morris and Assistant Alderman Micnael Healey
were appointed subcommittee, to confer with
the PARK Commissioners TO using the public
parks, and the Comptroller concerning finances
hts Honor Mayor Haveneyer. however, informed
me appropriated $4,000 FOR this object to be ex-
pended 6y the Park commissioners Aii44gA4