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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
WALLST. EPISODES.

An irregular stock market without special
incidents was the feature Wal,t yesterday. Canada
Southern Railway matters excited some Interest and
FOR time exercised depressing effect upon the market
Messrs Musgrave & Co., who Obtained the attachment
OF property, reluctant 20 lmpart any nOrna
ton they did not wish 10 iuIIre the credit OF the
Company their only object being TO protect their nights
Deputy Sheriff Reese said, however that the rolling
stock OF the Company had been attached Buffalo,
Detroit and wherever it could be found Ia this state
that the Company literally tied ur Its books,
papers, bonds, and everything movable in the
possession OF the sheriff Matters being such con
dtion that tho road cannot DO any business. it eX
pected that a settlement will Doe made today
No new developments noticeable in Erie, although
Messrs. McIenry and Barlow in earnest consuta
ton Yesterday.
Al the stock Exchange there was much interest mani
tested in installation OF the uewyccced officers,
The retiring President, Nh Chapman and the President
elect George H. Broihead. Secretary r. o. White, aud
the other speeches There Will no first
call to-day order that members may have OppOr-
tuuity OF attending the funeral " Jacob Hays.
TIE Delaware and Hudson Canal Company elected
yesterday the following Board OF Managers Charles ~
Talbot, \. A. Low, Robert LenoX Kennedy, James L.
Hastcid Lcgrdud Is. Cannon, james L. Taylor, Tnps.
Cornell, Thomas Dickson John Jacob Aston Robert NJ
Oyphant. George Cabot Ward, j. Perpont Morgan, and
W. j. HOppia. Officers were elected as follows: TnoS
Dickson, President; james {. UIrtt, Treasurer, and
Geo. &c l.. Haight, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13

The determinations OF water organic aud volatile
matter and mineral matter Nos. and IL made
on the samples after sitting. With the Others those de-
examinations made before sitting The figures
organic and volatile matter probably little too low,
metallic iron observed to be present, which alb
sorbed oxygen during ignition The ash all
quite from the presence OF iron. The tests for sui
phurettcd hydrogen made after air-drying and
sitting. 90 that the indications not 30 decided as
they probably would have been had the test been made
on the when still mOiscncd fresh from the street
No. appeared TO have been taken from spot where
some sand and mortar had been spilled. No. contained
coal dust No. IL had very offensive odor. In testing
suphuretted hydrogen, it presence was detected IN
slight quantities In Nos 3. s. g. 10, and IL.
The Board OF Health received from Health Inspector
Tracy yesterday report which states that the streets
in and about the Five Points in horrible cOndi-
ton" presenting a succession OF holes and hocks, the
former being lcd with water and dccaying substances
In consequence Of this condition of th' streets there has
been an Increase OF 2j per cent OF phtlsS puip0n1s
weather the streets are from four TO ten inches
deep mud and in dry weather the dust u almost n
and Is the Of optIalmlC and throat dis
eases. He recommends that the streets be paved as
soon possible, as measure OF sanitary precauilon
A copy report Will TIC forwarded TO the Depart
mcnt of Public WORKS with request ron the Board
that the recommendations he complied with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13

In the United States Circuit Court, yesterday,
Justice Hunt Of the Supreme Court OF the United
States presiding, Mr. sMcNaAon, counsel for j.
II. Plat, assignee OF the Leland Bros bankrupts,
moved dismiss the appeal taken by A. T. Stewart from
Judge Bachfords decree setting the conveyance
made Dy the bankrupts to Mr. stewart OF four valuable
business lots in this city, and a farm in Wcstchester
County The following are, in substance. Mr. McMahous
grounds for dismissuS the appeal Mr. stewart prema-
ucy took possession OF the property referred
much as the Court below had ordered accounting
its aud profits H. should therefore, be charged
Herewith. Bat without waiting for accounting he
took appeal Ex-JudKc III. l.. Davies, for Nj.
stewart, claimed tntt the appeal had Deeu properly
taken, because the Court below had disposed OF MIR.
SteWArts right aud title 10 The property. Mr. Justice
liant said tlI he would suspend argument III tue case
until h. had determined whether the appeal had
given a lew days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
FATAL cARELEssNEss N USING GAS.

Alexander Miller aged 4j, was sufl0cltcd at
No. East Tenth-st yesterday morning. Miller has
had charge of the house early April at which
time it vacated TO permit Of repairs. John Bell, a
carpenter there to work usual yesterday morn
ing but there reply TO his ring OF doorbcl
and after waiting reasonable tme he forcbly effected
entrance The lower rooms all in order, the
doors securely locked and the windows closed.
The door OF the front the top floor was closed
but unlocked, and when Bell entered the room
OF Miller he driven back 10y the almost overpower-
ing smell vi gas. Returning lie found Miller living dead
In bed with MS extended having evidently died
without pain. The gIs-burBor the room was turned
uli though uulghed Tie deceased did not possess
the OF SMELL and therefore received warning 81
the danger threatening hun. Coroner WOltmanu Will
hold all inquest Miller has family IN England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
SANTANA BAY COMPANY ASSETS.
A IRECEIvER OF lis NEw-YORK PROPERTY AsKE

Judge Donohue OF the Supreme Court listened
Yesterday in Chambers 10 the petition Of william Row
Land creditor of the SANTANA Bay Company, by which
the Company was directed to show why James E.
Ward should not be appointed receiver of its property
in this State. The order directed to Paul n spOnOrd
WIN. G. Fargo leonardo DemOnte, aud Frederick
Sshuschardt and the petition OF Rowland which
the order was granted sets forth that there
s25 900 OF the property Of the Company in the
city and State that the Company owed him
s. sol that the Company was called into existence by
decree OF the Dominican Republic granting lease OF
the Peninsula and Bay of SANTANA, and that 1T was dis
solved by the same power, namely: pronunciamiento
OF zen. Ignaco Gonzales President of the Dominican
Republic, and that nothing remained butte appoint
receiver who should collect the NewYork assets and
distribute them among the local creditors and stock
holders. Mr.. Goodrich counsel for the petitioner,
read the paper. which was opposed by the Company,
several of It's stockholders and Paul N SpOhOrd. who
not only leading Director but an attaching cred
Mr. Gambler appeared for Mr. spofrori. and his argu-
ment embraced the following points: The claim OF
Rowland is disputed as valid claim The assets of tue
Company larger than the liabilities The petition
matter of fact has not been dissolved and there is to bo
a meeting OF the stockholders directly As to the
festo OF Gen. Gonzales, he does not call himself Presi
dent hut General OF the Armies and Supreme Chief OF
the Republic and moreover his act was that simply OF
General, not OF regular executive head OF irregular
Government. and was not confirmed by the Legislature
of the people, the convention was. TO declare the
at any rate in this summary proceeding; the only
proper way by regular SUIT, which all interests
could be represented. To do in this way would be to
deprive active and energetic creditors of the advantages
winch their superior energy had earned.
Nj GOOdnet said that In fact two companies
one in SanO Domingo, which owed all the debts. and
one in Newly Tk which owned all the property. When
they applied to the Company in SantO Domingo the
answer was, We have property; the New-York
Company has all the property When they sued the
NeW-IOrk Company the answer was that the Company
had When they applied the United States
Courts make tine Company bankrupt, the
I'VE are foreign company; y0l must 10 across tho
street and avail yourself OF the State law foreign
cOnpanies" Aud finally, when they to the State
Courts the Company put in answer that they
not dissolved, and Mr. SpOaOrd, the chief OF the
SANTANA enterprise opposed the petition for
ON The Ground that he entitled priority having
secured himself by an attachment the Coinpany's
property. Decision reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
TNIYERSAL PEACE UNION.
CELEBRATION OF THE EIGHTH ANEIyERsAgY-ELEC-
TON OF OFFICERS.

The eighth anniversary of the American
Branch Of the Universal Peace Union was celebrated
yesterday in PymptOn Hall, Alfred II. Love presiding
The annual report noted the very peace which
has existed the world during the year, while lament
ing Cuban disturbances, the Ashautce war, and the
difficulties in Spain The plans for the permanent estab
lishmeut OF universal peace presented under two
divisions a. an educational measure that should bring
all mankind the consciousness Of the value Of peace
aud the means whereby 1t may become universal and
the establishment OF courts Of arbitrs ton. local. Ma
uonal, and international. A series OF resolutions
prepared by q COmmItee consisting Of DR.. Hal
lock, James NJ. sper, Charles i. Dcyo, ana
Maggie OnderdOnk were adopted. They deny the
right Of to deprive their fellows Of life by any
means or for any cause urge The dlscontnuance of
standing army; recommend parents to use great care
not TO the martial spirit IN their children; wei
the MennOnites TO America: protest against the
Arkansas Strife advise the reconstruction OF the police
system, and praise the Tomcas against the liquor
traffic. Reports read from several state orcanizs
tons; also letters from gOrkngmen friends OF
the Society unable to be present
In the afternoon officers were elected Is follows.
President Alfred u. Love. PhlsdssAs.
Rhois s5 Sane. s Mo ,sy. wy;m G.s
IL audi J4ia Ward Hove M,..eigst. n WIco, Ne, y,t
ro %h' f@ o D d:.5 GI.g; Msae,. NJ
~ u NeT, Norsn4o fpaI fredonck Fsasy France T.
gAad' Len X Joyn Rhode Island Joseph A. Dugdss low
* H. Hs,.ooi asaeheus b Miles ha,saeLq,e. Bryan J.
i Htrn! smith Nv York Oislel II D. Clio Usly
,oL A.t-uustt Lob T. Walent m.ssafse,ts Gideon Yf1si
Aeriort Edward Cunmey, Sts-Yoia Fiec1k w. Fyal scs
s. S5i'PI; ts5,7. cs% D. Psa1,.n l,da Soho
TA.arsr-c5s, r 'ta Pn hat'r1 UA9"A
An executive committee OF 50 membcrs was also
appointed. During the day sessions large number
of addresses were made. Among the speakers were
Mrs iLIie d. BAKE james NJ svier, A. II. Love. t. Ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
AGIFT TO THE BAR ASSOCIATION.

A MEDALLION OF TUE HON. WILLIAM NJ. EyARTs.
The ordinary business of meeting of the
Bar Association was pleasantly broken IN upon last
evening by the presentation 10 the Association OF q
bronze medallion of the Hon. william NJ Evarts. An
lmportant resolution also adopted calling ate nton
IN the amendments 10 the State Constitution. In the
absence of the President Charles Sanford acted as
chairman The following resolution presented by
Henry Nicoll:
B,,oJre5 That the Standing Committee . Amendments the
L. he and thew arc hereby 10 report TO this
ry a meeting what action shall BE- taken by this
amendments to The Constitution OF ms STATE which are TO
be acted up,n people at the next general election
The resolution was adopted without discussion, Mr..
NIcoll advocating it very briefly n matter OF tho
greatest Importance and to which the attention of
the peopc should be called Charles OConor il Char.
man OF the Committee mentioned. Thomas H. IIartwel,
Charles A. Hamilton. Edward II. schell, and Manning
C. Wells were elected members of the Association.
The attention OF the members was then directed by
Mr. Ncou 10 a large medallion OF William NJ. Evarts.
Mr. Nco in presenting it TO the Association, said:
number OF gentlemen, members OF the Association n,
succeeded in securing s bronze large portrait and
ask its acceptance by the Ass0claoi Is now on our
walls and think it Will be admitted to be "a adj
miraDle likeness OF Mr. EyaTts. Ihe clever artist by
whom 1t was executed succeeded in obtaining photo
graphic profile from which this medallion has been
made without even the knowledge Of Mr. Eyarts. We
are that Will give pleasure To to have
hung upon your walls the likeness OF agenemln dis
tnguished in his profession who Is one Of tho founders
this Association ana who ls never ceased to take
most active interest IN its welfare
This was received with great applause, and resOu-
ton expressing the glad acceptance OF the gift was
passed unanimously Mr.. Eydrs had received hint OF
what was to take place and m0desty stayed away The
Gift is bronze medallion portrait, little larger than
life size set in an ociagonal frame. 1t executed by
William Miller,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.

4 publc exhibition of the NeW-YOrk lnsti-
tuition for the Instruction OF Deaf Mue5 in articulation
and lp-reading Will be given at Lyric Hail. sixth-aVe,
tomorrow evening.
The Second Assembly District Republican
Association at primary election held last night at No
$50 Chathamst elected Patrick Eln ill the vacancy
III tue General Committee caused by tho death OF VII
liam +. Porter
The German Roman Catholic Union of the
City Of Now-York held their quarterly meeting last
night at the New-York Assembly Rooms I. ochs pre-
siding This Union was established at the beginning Of
the present year. and i composed or tue various Ger
man Roman Catholic benevolent societies 0Iths city
The Rev. Henry Martyr Scudder, ID. d., will
deliver lecture his church, tho Central Tabernacle
in Brooklyn. next Wednesday evening. His subject Is,
PHYSICAL Beauties and Literature Of india, with some
account OF rs Juggers, SNAKE Charmers and Athletes
4 D. scudGer born on tie Island OF Ceylon wnere
I'M, father was missionary, and where he spent many
years laboring with his brothers IN the missionary
field, an resting lecture Is expected
At the meeting of the Board of Police, yes
terday on motion OF Commissioner Charc the salaries
Of pector5 OF dumps reduced from $1,000 to $500
per annun and the salaries OF fotcmen from sl2OO to
81 900 Der annIm the reductions TO date from May /.
pa.rolmen John Holland and John AdaulsoD we're DIS
from the Ioce for having been III tue ounce oi me
watchmen Pier No. aud having drank beer there on
the night that Patromtn Goney was shot and mOrtally
wounded b. the Waterman, John Given PitfoIlnan
Thoua. Kennedy OF the IAlry-nlrd Precinct was dis
missed for iucapacty.
The annual election for officers of the
Brooklyn Art Association took place in the directors
room of the Art Building on Monday evening, and re-
suited : follows:
P-e,ilen, Richard ". Hub5sri; Vice President, Byan T.
smith; Secretary, WIN. Il. Hustled, Treasurer. Gordon L.
Ford. Executive Commee-Bran II. Smlh, H,nY sawyer,
John j. Van Nostlaud, How, snl Mlrccus Massey
nlnce r. Hatch, Heay &. Reeve, neAry SAed
Nm H. Iustci Mclean. Membership COuutee john J.
yan So.ut, Charles Loae~ y D. Aorsia, bryan IT, smith,
L. FO.i Exhibition (oUNl.te.bc4ai " Hu1lau, John
NJ FacJuer, Maurice r. II. De- Haas, aIG john A. Parser
The eighty -iitth anniversary meeting of the
Tamlnany society Columbian order held in their
rooms the Tlmmauy building. IN East Fourteenthst,
last evening, Grand Sachem Augustus SchcI presiding
Tue installation Of officers elected ut the annual meeting
was performed .chcms John Kelly Abram 3. Hewitt,
William If. WIckhum, Wm c. Conner. Edward l.. Don
nelly, william Walsh Nathaniel JARVIS, lr, Miles B. An
drus, and Daniel T. Ilcmaun were installed SacAem-
elect Samuel j. 1ldcn, Thomas Dunlap, John Fox, and
john W Cnler were absent. secretary JOelO. stevens
aud Treasurer Arthur Lt.rY were also installed. The
subject Scmeuts Tor the celebration OF the ami
yrr,ary Of American independence by the socIety was
referred ~ the Sdchems, with power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
FIFIY-TllIRD ANNUAL MEEfING-TIE FRICTION OF
BUMDING POSTPONED.


BUILDING POSTPONED.
The ffty-third annual meeting of the Mer-
camille Library Association held at Clinton Hall last
evening Charles :. Arthur President OF the Assoca-
ton occupied the chair After the reading and approval
Of the minutes OF the last annual meeting the report OF
the trustees OF the Clinton Hall Association WAS read
and accepted. THIS Association. which has the charge
Of providing the building Tor the library, reported that
there sno4 81 ~ the contingent fund the cree
ton Of a trc-prOOi building. They stated, however
that under present circumstances II would be very dis
advantageous for them 10 erect a new building. The
report OF the treasurer was then read by William H.
GuyoD, showing the receipts during the past year 10
nave been SC35l 80 while the expenditures amounted
10 $5H g. leaving balance IA hand Oh Nav l. 1874, of
SGT ST. The President followed with the annual report
OF the Board Of Directors Of the Mercantile Library
Association. From this 1t appeared that there are now
exclusive OF pamphlets, &c, 1853 volumes IN the
library. being an increase the past year OF 1906
volumes. Tie to:al number OF books given out during
'he year was volumes Of which were issued
~ the main library and 1896 at the Lbertyt branch
lie daily average circulation OF books was 651 The
'kes' ualy circulation Jan "a, when 3A3 books
~efe issu'u aud the smallest April -, when $50 were
iO@ncU' INC circulation Of books IN foreign languages
amounted 70 1898 The number Of magazines issued
during the year was G,sSg. Ia regard 10 the open
ing OF me Ieauhs room SUNDAYS the report stated
that The directors after two years trial OF the matter
had TO the conclusion list ~ VS. a fsfure Very
few people have aYaled Themselves of the privilege
and these have been, with few exceptions middle AGED
men, and young clerks Tor whose benett me iro.
walton was signed The attendance on sndavs dur
Ing the past year only 81 OF 10 400 nIeubrTs
lees than ono per cent. lbe roll Of membership
shows decrease OF e5+
The report OF the Institution for the Savings Of Mer.
chsnts' Clerks established By the Chamber OF Cou-
l8Is shows Il TO be IN hOurisblng Condition
There were t.aC722s % Of deposits on hand w May
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
BY-PLAY IN BROOKLYN POLITICS.
UINVVN'fia'
MR.. SCHROEDER DENIES THE RIGHT OF THE AID

B1 -Bl.A1 IN BhDOhiIN O'iiiN'''
Mr.. SCHROEDER DENIES THE RIGHT OF THE ADEh-
MEN TO APPOINT HIS SUCCESSOR.
"Who is to succeed Controller Schroeder 7
is the main question among the politicians OF BfooAVp
The Controller said Yesterday he had sent his resg
nation TO Mayor Hunter believing that the latter hau
power to nominate his successor but that IL the Boarn
~ Aldermen we're TO assume power of appointment
which nc did not believe was vested IN them, he shouu
withdraw his resignation. This decision or tue con
troer is understood have proceeded from an under
standing which had at the conference last SATURDAY
night, when Ripley Ropes was candidate Tor
the office. Mr.. Ropes is also understood 10
be the candidate OF Mayor Hunter, VINO
has been unable to obtain MrIFarrng,ons acceptance
of the place The acceptance OF Mr. SchrOedors reslg
nation by the Board of Aldermen surprise to him,
and contrary his view OF the matter was garded
by them as settling the question OF tho resignation But
Mr. Schroeder did not so regard IT, and sent his resgna
ton to City Clerk Bishop under the impression as he
states that every communication sent to the Mayor
must be sent 10 him n simple matter OF form lie de-
MES that IT implied that the Common Council had ex-
elusive authority in the matter This is the Controller
Wow. Others regard IL differently ana under the lhl-
preston that the Common Council nad the power
of appointment, a caucus Of the Democratic members
was held, and s. w. F. Olell was nominated as thelf
choice for the succession. II Intended 10 nave ms
appointment carried through by the Common oouncn
Monday, but the tactics OF the RepuDl5dn menooIs
mas sgnifed ms intention Of retiring from the presi-
deucy OF the Trust COmpaDy-a position 10 WHICH nc
has Just been reelected. and which, according TO the
provisions Of the Charter, he could not MI IL ne
should be appointed Treasurer long as the trust COM
pany held portion of the city funds. Mayor Hunter
said Yesterday that he had DOUBT that he had power
to nominate and the Aldermen TO confirm successor 10
Nj Schroeder. 1t was stated that If MavOr Hunter
should fan 10 nominate Mr.. Odc, the Aldermen, under
the Charter which they believe delegates 10 them the
power OF appointment, will ballot for controller al
their next meeting ANA elect Mr. Olel who is the choice
Fs4.a f.Vfts nF Tho maj nftlWI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
A PECULIAR WRECKING CASE.

a novel case came on for trial, yesterday, in
the United States Circuit Court before judge shipman
action IN it being brought to about 10000 dam
ages for alleged neglect OF duty the part OF wreck
ing company. The is that of William G.. Bartlett
aud others ag,. The Coast Wreckng Company OF the
City of New York and the complaint is substantially as
follows The plaintiffs were the owners of the schooner
Niagara valued about s3JOJ1, which with cargo Of
colt worth $4,000 wrecked the coast OF Cape
Hattcras in January, ISL The defendant, knowing
the condition of the schooner, aud that with prompt
and reasOna SKILL and the OF the usual and proper
wrecking materials, the vessel could be got on"
from the coast, represented 10 the plaintiffs
that the Company had the necessary appa-
ratus, and could restore the schooner and
cargo to her owners. the schooner was, therefore,
surrendered 10 the dcfcudn. who, IN consideration OF
certain salvage, undertook and promised 10 furnish
suitable apparatus. and 10 begin immediately the work
of saving the schooner and her cargo Tue defendant
however failed 10 supply tue necessary appliances and
promptly 10 begin work aud account OF such failure
The schooner lost, though her cargo was saved
The j. the usuas general issue ana Is said that
this the fist brought against wrrcking
company for neglect OF duty. owen. Nash X Gray for
the plaintiffs, ana Benedict Howe for the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-13
NEW-lORK CITY.

The Church of the Heavenly Rest, in Fifth
ave. near Forty ftht paid last week, tho balance OF
the debt OF $4,000 which has been in liquidation for
five years.
Superintendent Matsell has issued an order
nsructng the police to arrest any person FOUND Voh
ING the act recently passed by the Legislature making
a misdemeanOr TO paste over destroy, or III any way
innre any billboard bills, notices. or printed matter
thereon relating to theatrical or other awiu busess
Michael Coffey of White Plains, n painter,
having done some work upon house owned by MI
Dusenbury Of White Plains, but whose business Is IN
this city, came TO NewYork Saturday, May 2, to get
his nav and about G o'clock D. received cheek Tor
$40 As was then too late to call at the BANK " ~ SUD
nosed that he endeaycred 10 get some one 10 cash he
check so that he could payod his employees on his return
home; but from the time ne called upon MI DnsehouTy
has been seen or heard OF MN " MS lii'hu
who fear that he has met with foul play
The new iron steamship Switzerland, belong
ing 70 the Red star line was Inspected BY number OF
visitors Yesterday afternoon. She was built at New
$50 feet In length all 40 feet breadth
Of BEAM and 80 feet depth OF hold and is OF about $500
tons burden The steamer has four decks, and Is
divided by bukheads into eight water-tight complrt-
ments She is provided with eight lfeboas ana other
fe-sayiug apparatus. The Switzerland will aCc0nm0'
date nearly $50 rst and sec0ndclsS saloon and about
600 Storage passengers. The Switzerland is com
handed by Capt. f. " Heyden, aud is manned by 90
men The steamer will sail for Antwerp on Saturday,
and will carry the Belgian mails. Tao Red star line are
now sending seml-nOnthy from this port ana
Philadelphia to Antwerp.