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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-08
CRIME IN NEW JERSEY.

George Rockies Jury JudiciaIly Eniight-
ened-The Essex County Grand Jury
and the Newark Omcial HIrregula RI
ties"
On Friday in the Essex County Court, at Newark
George Rookie, the pugilist was tried on charge
of having assaulted, in most atrocious manner,
one Bradshaw. The latter, who was captain OF q
target company, entered Rockies saloon one even
ing last fall row broke out, and Rookie, as
alleged, laid open Bradshaw's head with his own
sword INJECTING wound which for several days
it was feared would prove fatal. Rookie was ar
rested and subsequently liberated on bail. The
Grand Jury indicted him. and on Friday the trial
came of, the evidence seeming conclusive that
Rookie nearly killed the man. Yesterday. after
having been out all night, the Jury came in.
desiring to be discharged as they protested to be
unable to agree up0n q verdict 1t seems out Of
the twelve there were ten stubborn men who
would not agree with the other two that Rookie
was innocent and should be acquitted. Judge
Clifford asked them if there was any point of law or
OF evidence that they desired instructions on.
They answered nO-they were simply unable to
agree The Court then informed them gently and
firmly that it would be in session until The 7th OF
next March, and would be ready at any time be-
tween now and then TO receive their verdict, what
ever 1t might be. Back they were marched to
their room In charge OF a constable, and up to last
evening the ten stubborn men had not changed
their minds.
THE GRAND JURY
adjourned on Friday until tomorrow, ha,-
ing been ostensibly in session four weeks,
but in reality only fourteen days, delays
being occasoned by dilatory witnesses. For
the last two weeks their labors, judg-
ing from the character OF the witne daily In at
tendance on them have been chiefly confined to
the investigation OF the charges against city OFF,
Gals, which are understood to embrace specific
complaints against number OF officials and
others The mouths OF grand Jurors are OF course,
sealed tight as regards their proceedings;
but the fact that City Auditor Dawes.
with his bOOks-the same which he fatty
refused authorized persons to investigate
even when they were armed with the written
order of the late MayOr-and Joe Young the
Street Opening Commissioner, with his books, and
divers other persons prominent in the recent OIL
clal Investigations, have been before the Grand
Jury and been put through course Of questioning,
is considered ample evidence that the Official sir.
regulartiesn are being stirred up IN a manner
that promises small consolation to the City Hall
ring. witnesses Of intelligence and understand
ing who have been before the Grand Jury declare
tnat they have placed 1t in possession OF an abun-
dance OF clear, unequivOcal evidence, such us, in
their opinions cannot fail to result in q batch Of
indictments as well as O sweeping general pre-
SENTIMENT
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A PRACTICAL SUGGESTION FOB THE POOR.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Through the wide circulation of your valuable
paper may be allowed to make a suggestion to
the various relief associations guilds, of which
there are so many in this large city, and yet whose
means OF doing good are so curtailed it seems,
by lack of meanss Would 1t not be practicable for
some member of each association to solicit in their
own section OF the city, at the doors OF the wealthy
citizens, that each matrOn should set aside each
day some portion Of food? 1t would not be missed
in each house, and would amount to what would
afford good meal day for many families Those
who are living IN luxury and comfort. yet sur
dying would by so dong, were they not able or
willing to contribute money, reap the reward OF
Him who has promised that ''he who giveth cup
OF cold water III HIS name shall III no wise lose
his reward.n M. $. Ii.
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COURT Of SPECIAL SESSIONS.
Rather Costly Drinks.

Rather Costly Drinks.
Before Judges Sherwood, Otterb0urg and Murray.
James Kelly was arraigned for assaultlng Mrs.
Mary Ann Ciuckin on the 10th of January last.
Mrs. Cluckin keeps lager beer saloon at No. 3l4
East Thirty street, and on the day men.
toned Kelly and two Others, after calling for
drinks refused to pay for them. She took a club
from behind the bar and placed her back against
the door, demanding payment before they went
out. Kelly raised chair to strike her, but one OF
his companions prevented him. Kelly seized the
club and tried to wrench it from her hand. in the
struggle pulling Mrs. CIuckiE out upon the walk
where she was thrown to the ground. Kelly was
fined $40 by the Court.
An Indignant Cuban.
Santiago Walls, Cuban gentleman, was charged
with assauting Adolph Clausen, a shipbroker, re-
siding at the Broadway Hotel AS was alleged,
Mr.. Clausen met Walls the corner OF Wall and
Front streets on the 3lst of December last and
was struck by him in the face twice. When Walls
first approached the complainant ne asked him If
he had made certain insulting remarks concerning
him Valls). MIR. Clausen answered abruptly, and
Wallis struck him, causing blackened eye.
testified that Clausen and he had boarded In the
same house, and at the time OF the Vlrginius eX-
citement they had several discussions about the
expedition ON these occasions Clausen USED in.
suitlng and offensive remarks concerning the
Cubans and their cause Mr.. Walls was naturally
indignant, as his brother was on the steamer, and
was shot by the opaniards. He did not quarrel
with Clausen then, out OF respect to the family
".
house, and the day he met him in Wall street ne
demanded an explanation or his insulting remarks.
The prisoner also alleged that on that occasion
Clausen was very abusive The Court fined
Walls $40.
Using Steam Engine Without
hicensc.
John Trageser was arraigned on charge OF
using steam boiler at the premises No. 427 West
Twenty-sixth street, without, in accordance with
the law, having obtained license from the Police
Department His counsel moved Tor dismissal OF
the complaint, on the ground that 1t did not set
forth that the person who run the engine was not
provided with a license and was employed by the
defendant. The Court upheld the point raised and
dismissed the complaint, discharging the prisoner
Gambling House Keeper Discharged.
colored man named Theodore Wick was
charged with keeping gambling house at No. 2OS
West Thirtieth street. Captain McIlvaine arrested
him. and. finding party of whites aud blacks play
ing faro, seized the implements OF gaming also.
Counsel cOntended that the complaint did not
state that the prisoner was the proprietor OF the
place, and aS that alone was the offence upon
which ne was arraigned, there was no charge to
plead to. The Court acquiesced In the sOundness
OF this no plea, or rather special pleading, and
ordered the prisoners discharge
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THE CITY PARADE GROUND.
A Citizens re asOns Why 1t Should BE
Located in the Park.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
As an old New Yorker fully agree with "West
Pointn In to.day's edition OF your paper-viz that
we should have q Central Park Parade Ground;
and no more convenient locality can be found than
the one he suggests-Central Park. North OF the
reservoir or say between Ninety-sixth and 10th
streets, the egress and ngress is perfect already
All Saints Gate at Ninety-sxth street and Central
Park (Eighth) avenue also at Tooth and 10th
streets. The marching columns through Ninety-sixth
street 600 feet) to Morning side (Ninth) avenue,
IN to Morning Side Park and return to the Grand
Central Park Parade Ground by way OF 10th street
900 feet), would present one OF the most splendid
military pageants imaginable. This locality would
be central easy OF access for citizens and soldiers
by cars on Eighth, Ninth, Fourth, Madison and
Third avenues. Central Park Ground is ready for
almost immediate occupancy, without much cost /;
80 900 900 will be saved In the tax the city for
ground, &C., at Harlem River. by all means give
us the Grand Central Park PARADE Ground. The
people call for It, and our military heroes will re.
echo the appeal NEW YORKER.
NEW YORK. Feb. Q. 1874
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C0RONERS' CASES.

The Recent Death OF . Lunatie I'm tho
Asyium-Pushed Down by Another
Lunatic.
In relation to the death OF Gustav Fuller, the
insane man, who died IN the Wards Island Lu-
natic Asylum on the Goth ult., as heretofore pub
lished In the HERALD. Coroner Croker has received
further Information. Fuller, q confirmed lunatic
was admitted into the institution on the 22d Of
October last, and had become broken down in
nealtn ana was exhausted by chronic mania.
Four days previous to his death he approached
anotoer patent who pushed Nun and he fell TO the
moor, lracturing one OF his legs. Fuller was care
fully attended to by Surgeon Kellogg, but grew
worse and died from exhaustion consequent upon
the fracture. Doubtless the person by whom the
deceased was pushed had no intention OF doing
could not De held legally responsible Tor the. act.
coroner croker will make further investigation.
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.4A.28l SO

CAPTAIN GIL is now I'm the Raymond street JAIL
being unable 10 find any one who will become his
bondsman. He was visited after the presentation
of the Indictments yesterday by Mr.. Ready, one OF
his counsel who informed him of the action OF the
Grand Jury. The prisoner expected to be indicted
and did not express any surprise when he was
told that ten bills had been found against him. He
stOutly protested that he was innocent.
The indictments were. on motion Of the District
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suRROGATe'S COURT.
Last Weeks Record.

Last Weeks Record.
Before Surrogate william ID. Veeder.
During the past week the wills Of the following
named persons we're admitted to probate:-Alex-
ander Gibson. late OF Pensacola, Fla; Joshua B.
Graves Gulielma Townsend, Sarah NJ. Sparrow,
Mary A. Fitzgerald. Patrick OTOOle, Frederick
Knebel, Mary Ann Mann, Samuel M. Hewlett, Kate
Meely. Margaret Horne and Emma f. Carlton, all
of the city OF Brooklyn
Letters of administration were granted in the
estates Of the following recently deceased persons.
julius Fuchs and also Theodore Fuchs, Harriet
Spencer Herbert Spain, Barbara Raqb, Sophie
Eess formerly sonia PM mess J9seph Eastmea
Letters OF guardianship of the person and estate
OF Mary Fuchs were granted to John Richter; OF
Sophie w. Wrede to Wilnelmina Mohr; Of Virginia
W. Geddes and Mary f. Geddes to ]. Cushing
Adams, all OF the city of Brooklyn.
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Amman w Ahman.-M0tiOn denied. with leave,
30.
In tho matter &C.. stuyvesant Allowance
granted.
granted, &c.
BY Judge Lawrence.
In the matter, &c. workman; In the matter.
&C., Esc0rtaZa.-Granted.
In the matter, &C., OF Parks.-New election Or
dered
In the matter, &C., Gallagher.-M0tion denied
and guardian appointed.
by Judge Barrett.
In the matter &c, CawOod.-Writ granted.
granted.
In the matter, &C., Sherman. trustee.-Order OF
reference granted.
Mutual Lie Insurance Company, vs.. Martin, &c.
(six actiOns) Reports confirmed.
Day VS.. WILDER, &c.-MOtiOn denied, with SO
costs.
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CITY C0uaT-SpeciAL NaN.
Seeking Divorce.
Before Judge NeilsOn.

Phebe Holmes brought suit for q limited divorce
from Josiah Holmes, on the ground Of cruel ana
inhuman treatment. She alleges that her husband
has repeatedly beaten her and threatened to Kill
her. Yesterday morning plaintiff applied for
alimony. alleging that the defendant ID worth
&c., 600
Mr.. Holmes denied that he had ever treated his
wife badly but said that there had been trouble In
consequence OF her refusing TO rec0nyey to him
his real estate which he conveyed TO her some
time since when he anticipated u Judgment.
The couple are middle-aged and have several
children Decision reserved
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Fatal Hntchwny Casualty.

William SINCE sixteen years of age, yesterday
afternoon, while descending on the fall rope
through the haucnway Of the premises 1876 william
street. lost his hold and fell from the fifth floor to
the bottom, killing him almost instantly. The re-
mains were taken to the Second precinct station
house and the Coroner informed. Deceased lived
al 443 West Fiity-secOnd street.
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THE COURTS.
Beuoni Howard Sentenced to Five Years for
Counttrfeiting United States Stamps.
Other Convictions and Sentences Commission on
Sales Of Railroad stocks-Payment Of Claims
Against the City 0rdered-Decisions

Antonio Felipe was arrested yesterday as a de-
serter from the Peruvian vessel Don Enrique on
the requistion of the Peruvian Consul, and taken
before Commissioner Osborn, who committed him
ior examination on Monday next. Felipe has at
tached the ship for wages and 1t is understood
that he Will stoutiy contest the charge or desertiOn
that has been made against him.
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EXTORTIONATE CHARGES BY A RAILROAD
COMPANY.

CHICAGO, Ill., FEB. 7, 1874.
ASpringded despatch says suit has been brought
against the Chicago and Alton Railroad by the
Attorney General of the State for violations of the
Railroad law. The Attorney General recites sew
eral cases in which more than fair and reasonable
compensation has been charged by the company
for passengers as well as freight, and demands the
legal damages This is the first prosecution Of the
kind, and the result is looked for with great inter-
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BROOKLYN COURTS.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Druggists and the Special Tax.
Dafora Com ~, joctopor Wipolou,

BeIOre CUnImISSIOntr WInBlOW.
Edward Holman, a druggist at Winfield, L. l.,
was yesterday charged with selling liquor without
paying the special tax required by law. The ac-
cused claimed that he did not sell liquor as beve
rage, but merely whenever PHYSICIANS prescrip-
tions called for it. The prosecution claim that
druggists are liable even under such circum.
stances and that they are also liable II they sell
'bitters" containing spirituous liquors. 1t Is
charged that the defendant In this case did sell
''bitters.n He was admitted to bail In $780,
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
M arried.

BUNN-WILIIANs.-On Saturday, February 4 by
the Rev. DR.. Goodman, j. W. BUM, OF New YORK,
to Q. l.. WILLIAMS, youngest daughter OF samuel Z.
Williams, OF Toms River, Ocean county, N. j.
ADMINISTRATION Wednesday evening, January
49, at the Church OF st. John the Evangelist, by the
Rev. Father Callahan, JOHN MARrIN M. D., to
MARY Z. GREY, both of this city,
SECKEL-CoR.-On Wednesday, January %, in
this CITY,. by Rev. L. Philips THOMAS SECKEL to
MAGGIE COR. No cards.
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A Temperance Lecture.

One or the Coroners was yesterday called to the
top floor OF premises 23S West Thirty-secOnd
street to hold an inquest on the body OF Mary Dali
ton, woman fifty years of age and born in Ire
land, whose death resulted from injuries received
by accidentally falling down flight of stairs on
Friday evening, while under the influence OF
LIQUOR,
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Found In q Vault.

The remains OF q male child, supposed to be the
illegitimate offspring OF German girl now in the
German Hospital, were found in the vault OF the
premises 446 Hudson street. where she had been
employed as domestic. 1t Is suspected that the
mother threw the remains IN the vault In order to
hide her shame. Coroner Kessler has the in
charge.
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SUPERIOR CouRT-sPEClAl TERM

Decisions.
BY Judge SedRwick.
Ruggles VS.. Kennedy.-Order OF reference.
The People ex rel Murte vs.. Green.-MOtion de-
MED.
Belknapp vs.. Frederick. Demurrer overruled.
Judgment for plaintiff.
Mercer VS.. VOse.-Further bill or particulars or
dered. (See decision,
BY Judge Van Worst.
MeeRs VS.. Gail and AnOther.-Fmdtngs OF facts
and conclusions OF law settled and filed.
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Fatal HatchWay Casualty.

Herman Gould, middle aged man, died In the
Park Hospital from the enects OF injuries received
on Monday last by falling through the hatchway
or premises 26l Canal street, where he was en-
ployed. Coroner Kessler Will hold an inquest
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Killed by n Fall.

John O'Connor, twenty-nine years OF age, and
born in Ireland, died at No. 1907 East Twentysixth
street from peritontis produced by fall on the
I'd inst. Coroner Kessler will hold an inquest on
the body.
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COURT Of c0kMON pIEAs-spECIlL TERM.

Decisions.
BY Judge Robinson.
Importers and Traders National Bank vs. An.
acknowledgement for plaintiffs for lrivOOusness OF
demurrer.
COttnan We. The Mayor &C.. of New York
Judgment for defendants on demurrer (See
OpinOn)
Mervin va. Wexel ct a-AppcatiOn to remove
cause to United States Court denied, with $40
COSTS
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The Recent Accident In Pearl street.

Coroner Croker yesterday concluded his investi-
CATION, previously commenced, In the case OF
Michael Fannon, the coal cartman, who was
Knocked from and run over by his own cart in
Pearl street on the 3Oth ult in consequence Of
coming IN collision with Car SO of the Second ave-
nue. llne as previously reported. The jury rem
dered Q verdict of accidental death.
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Death OF Mr.. II. X. Delafeld-A Lon G.
Lived Family.

Mr. Rufus X Delaaed, manufacturer. seventy.
two years OF age, and the youngest OF five
brothers, among whom are General Delaned and
than 400 wears died suddenly Yesterday at hls
residence, 253 Fifth avenue. AS there had been no
physician in attendance. Coroner Croker will
hold an inquest.
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COURT Or OYER AND IERmlNER.
The Tax ONCE acknowledgements Gill
Indicted.
Before Judge Gilbert.

BCIOre Judge G11Dert.
The Grand Jury having had the case OF Captain
A. w. H. Gill; late Deputy Collector OF Taxes, under
consideration for some time, yesterday presented
ten indictments against him as the result of their
labors There are two counts to each Indictment,
the first charging the embezzement OF checks and
the second OF moneys and promissOry notes. The
items OF the alleged robberies set forth in the
indi follows
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was $1l2976.
The lager beer dealers will hold mass meeting
on the 18th inst. to protest against the construc
ton put on the Excise law by the Boards OF Police
and Excise.
The Association for Improving the Condition OF
the Poor assisted 12,614 persons last month. The
General Agent says that in the twelve OF his
experience he never knew OF so much suffering in
any one month rs there was In January, 1874.
The three men, varley, Hurley and Davis, who
were arrested for stealing butter from different
groceries in Brooklyn, have been identified as the
parties who robbed the railroad depot at Jamaica
OF some $4,000 worth OF property. The prisoners
are in the Raymond Street JAIL and II not held for
the butter robbery they will be sent to Queens
county.
The Board Of Audit held an executive session yes
terday morning. The accountant who is examin-
ing the accounts of the Tax Collectors office was
present and produced the books. The accountant
and all the clerks in the Office have been directed
to lmpart no Information to outsiders with regard
to what transpires there. The Board declined to
reveal the proceedings OF their meeting yesterday
At the last meeting of the Brooklyn Board Of
Health resolution was adopted directing the
Sanitary Committee TO make thorough inspec-
ton of the Raymond Street Jail. General Jourdan
called attention to the importance OF a thorough
inspection inasmuch as the jail building was con-
stantly crowded. The Sanitary Committee con-
ssts OF DR.. Hutchinson, who Will make the inspec-
ton this week and report the result thereof to the
Board ut its next meeting.
Peter ,McElroy, Car driver, died at the Brook
Ign City Hospital yesterday from the effects Of in
jures accidentally received the previous evening.
II seems that the horses he was driving ran away
at the junction Of Myrtle avenue and Washington
street, and while endeavoring to stop them he
was thrown over the dashboard of the car and ter.
ribly crushed. Coroner Jones held an inquest.
The deceased, who was fOrty-hve years OF age,
lived at No. II Walworth street.
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Attorney transferred to the Court OF Sessions. and
Captain Gill will be arralgned there tomorrow to
plead.
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Birth.

LOCKwOOD.-JAMEs SHOCKFORD LOCKWOOD OF the
wife Of James II. Lockwood. at hali-past ten A. NJ,
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Decisions.

by Judge Donohue
Marvin vs.. Prentce.-Motion granted on pay.
ment OF $40 costs.
Carter vs.. Kahn; Dodge VS.. Dodge; Plat vs.
Floyd. -Memorandums.
Williams VS.. Williams; Continental Bank Note
Company vs., Industrial Exhibition Company.-Mo.
ton denied.
Meyers vs. Beach.-Security for costs must be in
creased to $4,000.
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BROOkLYN AFFAIRS.
The police made 4O3 arrests last week.

The total amount of taxes collected last week
was $112976
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SUPREME COyUT-CHAMBERS
Payment OF q Fireman's Widow and
Court House Claims.

Before Judge Lawrence.
percmptory mandamus was granted yesterday
by Judge Lawrence on application OF Mr.. d. X.
lyddy directing the Comptroller to pay $S3 SO to
Bridget Cersova, widow OF James Cersova, lately
employed as fireman in the New Court House-a
claim It was stated, Mr.. Green mad for over year
persistently refused to pay. The same counsel
also obtained orders to show cause why writs Of
perempt0ry mandamus should not be granted
cirectlng the County Auditor to audit and the
comptroller to pay Mary Doyle, Frank Kenny,
Margaret MCCORMICK and Elizabeth Byrne their
New Court House.
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The lager beer dealers will hold mass meeting
on the 18th inst. to protest against the construc
ton put on the Excise law by the Boards OF Police
and Excise.