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The New York herald., 1875-12-15
THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.


Section Of article OF the constitution Of the State
ofNew York provides that
1t shall be the duty Of the Legislature TO provide for
the organization cities and Incorporated villages
TO restrict their power OF taxation assessment borrow
ing money contracting debts and oaning their credit
prevent abuses in assessments and in contract
ing debt by such municipal corporations.
On the 18th OF last May Governor Tdcn sent special
message the Legislature stating that this provision
had not been properly Observed and the failure do
resulting in excessive taxation in most OF the
municipalities of the State and in their being
weighed down by Indebtedness, which was ncreas-
ing at ruinous rate To prevent the continuance OF
this evil he recommended the appointment of a com.
mission to prepare such general laws amendments
TO the constitution both as in their Judgment they
should deem necessary, and to present result of
their abors the next Legislature On the 22d of the
month the Legislature passed resolutions in con-
formity with the Governors suggestion On the 3Oth
ult Governor Tilden appointed the commission thus
provided for by the Legislature selecting William NJ.
Evarts Oswald ottendorfer, William Allen Butler
James G. Carter, Simon Sterne Joshua Van Cott Ed
ward Cooper, Samuel Hand, of Albany and Professor
Anderson OF Rochester Mr. Evarts has, at the re-
quest OF the other commissioners, issued a call for
meeting this evening at the rooms OF the Bar Assoca-
tion This meeting is simply to organize the commits
sion and arrange for the transaction of its business
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
PEDESTRIANISM.
oLEARY's ANSWER TO STOKES CHALLENGE
No. 76s WEST LAKE STREET
CHICAGO Dec IL 1874

o'LEARY'S ANSWER TO STOKES CHALLENGE
No. 76S WEST LAKE STREET
CHICAGO, Dec. Is, 1874 I
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Perceiving by your issue of the 9th inst that gen.
tleman named Markham B. Stokes has challenged me
to walk against him, at your city, the distance OF 500
miles, for purse Of S. ooo and that my reply be made
through the columns Of the HERALD have few sug-
gestions to offer, with all of which, doubt not the
challenging party will comply. First, being compare
lively speaking, stranger in New York, am un-
acquainted with the gentleman (Mr c. H. Barker in
whose hands Mr. Stokes claims TO have placed the
OF ST. 500 earnest OF his intention, and would,
therefore, most respectfully request the
be transferred to the hands of Mr. George Wilkes OF
the Spirit Of the Times Mr.. Frank Queen, of the
Clipper, both being gentlemen long and favorably
known TO the sporting fraternity not only OF this but
European countries Second as TO the place mentioned
in which the proposed walk Is to take pace-New
York; am perfectly satisfied; but when Mr. Stokes
bears In mind that 1t Is only short time ago since
completed my 500 mile walk with Mr. Weston, he
will at perceive that the 24th inst. would be
rather soon for me TO engage in an under akng OF such
magnitude as the one he proposes. In conclusion, If
Mr. Stokes places the 81 500 in the hands o. either gem
contest about two weeks later, willingly accept his
challenge AMI will be gal to his "iorfetn with
equal amount when the receipt OF that sum is
acknowledged by either Mr.. Wilkes Mr. Queen. Be-
ing unwilling TO leave home and family during the
Christmas holidays, trust Mr. Stokes will at SEQ
Hoping to hear from the gentleman an early day and
apoogzng for trespassng az such length the col
OF your valuable journal, remain very sincerely
yours, DANIEL o'LEARY.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
COOPERATION FOR CHARITY.

special meeting Of the State Charities Aid Associa
ton held yesterday at the Office of the association
Mr.. Temple Prime presiding. Mr.. Prime read a CON-
muncation from the Board OF United Charities which
induced Mr.. j. A. Roosevelt to propose the following
resolutions, which were adopted
Resolved That the State Charities Aid Association
responds cordially to the proposition tho
Board OF United Charities Of this city.
Resolved That in accordance with the request OF the
United Charities a special committee Of three members
of this association be appointed TO confer with a
lar committee OF the United Charities for the purpose
of drafting plan based upon the following
datons OF the Board OF United Charities
FrS-The establishment Of a Central Board upon
which shall be representatives OF the principal organi-
cations Of the city, among Others the State Charities
Aid Association, the city Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction and the New York members OF the
State Board Of Charities.
Second-The Central Board to appoint committees in
districts OF appropriate size. working in cooperation
with the Official visitors and with volunteer corps OF
visitors
In accordance with the resolutions special commit
tee consisting of Mr.. Fred Law omsted, Mr. Henry
b. Pellew and Miss Louisa Lee schuyler appointed
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
EPISCOPAL CoNvooATIoN.

A CALL FOR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES OF WOMEN.
The Jersey City Convocaton OF the Episcopal Church
was held at St. Johns church, Bayonne, yesterday,
Very Rev. Dean Abercrombie presiding About twenty
members present lively discussion took place
the condition of the Church OF the Ascension which
recently purchased in the northern part OF Hudson
county, at sherifrs sale. The prevailing sentiment
seemed to be that it was very poor investment
The sermon was preached by Dean Abercrombie who
took for his subject, Woman's Work. Although he
made plea for woman's spiritual labor outside the
lay circle, yet very decided feeling prevailed among
the members on the question, and 1t freely dis
cussed. No decisive action was taken, however. Rev.
Spencer NJ Rice of Grace church, Jersey City, holds
very positive opinions the question He says
1--WE are coming to that system which believe TO be
of the OF the success OF the Catho-
lie Church. When l see regiment OF boys
marching in perfect discipline under the command of
the Christian Brothers every Sunday morning TO
church, and reflect that these boys will day be
to swell the army of that Church, can understand
what overwhelming, If not impossible task it would
be for the priests to attend fully TO this branch OF their
equally to the religious sisterhood, the amount
of spiritual good accomplished by which can
be calculated. l know there some OF
clergy prejudced that they will not reason on
the question but dismiss II summarily because they
would scorn to initiate anything in the Catholic Church
But this narrow prejudice must have Its day, and we
must learn that patever tends 10 promote the inter-
ess OF Church ought TO be adopted irrespective Of
any comparisons
In the evening exercises a very interesting sermon.
was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. johnson, OF Hoboken.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
INSURANCE FOR SAVINGS BANKS.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
In view OF the large number OF savings banks that
have suspended of late would like to offer for your
consideration this suggestion why would 1t not do
for insurance company to be formed here in New
York, and in any other city, with sufficient capital to
depostors in banks against loss by tho failure
such bank. For example, If had given amount Of
money deposited In q bank which paying me six
per cent interest," and which deposited there as a
precauton against sickness other contingency, 1
would sooner pay per cent OF tho TO have tho
amount insured against tho possibility of loss than to
take any chances whatever Ui failure. An insurance
company thus formed and whose business would be to
find and know the exact status OF each bank would
know exactly tho rating OF each bank and person
making INQUIRY OF an insurance company OF this kind
would know at once from the rating which was the
saiesL deposit their little savings in. The company
might be willing to insure money In one bank as low
quarter or an eighth OF per cent while in another
they would insure for less than one per cent IL
would only be In times OF great panic that there would
be great risks incur the same as the nrc insurance
companies have greater risks IN consequence of
great conagraton but as general thing my impression
is that the risks would be no greater II as great as in
against loss by FIRE Again, the merchant who
keeps bank balance IN his favor all the time could
keep that much constantly insured, and, II the bank
stood AL at mere nominalper cent And II at any
time the depostor received notice from the Insurance
company that they would have raise tho rate Of per
the amount, IL would be an indication that he
had better select some other bank TO take charge OF hs
funds IL that while IL Is considered judi
cous TO keep houses and other property insured against
loss by 6re s IL not equally proper or would not oe
10 secure your money in banks against the failure OF
such bank9 There many things IN connection with
this subject which will look quite reasonable as per-
SON thinks OF IL or perhaps # the mater was submit
ted TO experienced insurance company, or an
actuary IL might be found that IL would not work but
u seems to mo that tnasmuch as we have insurance
companies now formed 10 insure against almost ali kinds
OF losses, excepting loss OF money" by banks why
will II not do TO insure our cash balances In banks
Being victim lately OF mushroom savings bank the
above has occurred 70 me- and perhaps may have
been thought OF before. therefore submit IL to you
for your more experienced consideration | remain,
yours uu1H GNE * !.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
HANDBALL GAMES.

TWO INTERESTING MATCHES IN BROOKLYN Be
TWEEN HOLLAND AND EARLY, AND EGAN
AND REGAIN.
Quite an interesting match played at Casey's
court corner of Hoyt and Douglass streets, Brooklyn
yesterday between the two noted players John Holland
Thomas Early in the presence OF large number Of
friends Of both the players. AT O'Clock the men
stripped for work. the match being the best three out
OF five games Holland winning the FIRST hand took the
ball and scored /, when he was retired. Early, who
is noted as very cool player began by scoring s. in
good STYLE and out-played by Holland doing some
very strong hitting Holland was warm and seemed
somewhat excited but played very determinedly and,
after scoring s. retired The gamekeeper called Holland
D EARLY g. Early then served one by one until he ran
his r. retired The remaining portion of
the game was equally well contested scores running-
HoIisndHS, iM 7 4, : ,, 7 ., % 0, S-a
THE SECOND GAME
was about the the FIRST but the scores stood in
favor Of Early, as foows:-
Early-2. 2 o, a, 8, o, o, O. 2-2L
Hollands, s, o, o, o, o, /, 6-16
GAME.
There was some fine play exhibited in this game,
which ended as foows:-
ESrIy@2, EGrisno3 !, 3, 3, I :, ia lMA
GAME,
in which some fine scoring done both Sides the
men earning every ace that was scored, the result
was
Early o, a A. 8. &21
Holland-l, 0, 0, 4. 3 7-l5
GAME
AT this point each man had won two games and the
winner of the fifth and last to be the victor Early,
following his hand from the last game, scored and
retired Holland who seemed much stronger than his
opponent, had easy thing OF it, scoring before
hard service, only scored l and went out Holland
taking the oal and having il all his way ran his
score up to IL, Early scoring and retiring Holland
IN this hand scored 4 which gave him the game and
the match fOlloWS:-
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
BOARD OF POLICE.

At the meeting OF the Police Board yesterday ap.
pcaton received from lawyer requesting that the
policeman who has been duty for several weeks in
front OF the alleged gambling house No Barclay street
be removed The applicant claims that the officer is
nuisance and that he has right to caution gentlemen
who wish 70 enter the place Commissioner Voorhis
said he was satisfied with tho action Of Captain Saun-
ders In sationng the officer there and, together with
the other members OF the Board declared his intention
OF keeping the officer on duty there.
A communication was received from the Mayor and
Common Council requesting the nonnterference of the
Police Department for month with the vendors OF
Christmas trees aud green's on tho sidewalks The
matter was referred to the counsel 10 the Board
Special officer Ftzsmmons of the special service
squad, dismissed from the force for ntoxicaton
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

New ORLEANS, Dec Ia, 1875.
The second day of the fall meeting Of the Louisiana
Jockey Club attracted a light attendance The
weather was clear and cool aud the track in fair con-
dition.
The first race was for the Orleans Stakes for colts
and 6lhes then three years old $25 entrance. p p,
with $500 added; second horse to receive $780, and
the third $50 Two miles. There thirteen nomi-
nations, and four started
STARTERS
William jennings ch. c. Verdigris, by Versailles
dam Belle Brandon ..........; ;......... l
W. T. Linck's CHI George Graham, by Rodgers,
A. Wardes 5, c Pompcy's Pillar, by Uncle Vic
dam Amanda Buford. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 8
R & j. Rowctts b E. Jennie Rowett by Uncle VIC
dam Mamona.... .;5-.................- Q
Pompey's Pillar took the lead at the start. At the
last quarter pole verdgrs went to the front and
tanned the lead to the finish In the pools the track
George Graham sold Tor $50 Verdigrs for $25 and tho
field for $l1.
carry 100 lbs three year ods to their proper
weight; $225 to FIRST, $50 TO second, $25 TO third
STARTERS.
7. A. Gays br. m. Ella Harper aged by Rebel dam
by Rupee 100 lbs. Observation-Disclosures. l
W + Linck's CHI C. George Graham, years old, by
Rodgers dam Sunshine, 90 lbs. s..................
W. CottrlIps ch I. Puss Broadnax, 8 years old, by
Daniel Boone, dam Emeline, 81 7lbs...............
NJ welch's b. &. Port Leonard, years old, by
Voucher dam Prunella, loo lbs. bs..................
Owner Molie .......-,.....,..........
Owners Carrie Fish OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Owners Startle.
Time, 1;47
George Graham took the lead at starting, but was
easily passed by Ella Harper before reaching the home
stretch, and she won by two lengths, George Graham
second and Puss Broadnax third In the betting Ella
Harper was hot iavorite at even money over the
field
THIRD RAcg.-CLUB PuRsE-$600 for all ages; $500 TO
FIRST, 500 10 second. Twomile heats
STARTERS.
Thomas A. Gays br. Sam Harper, years old,
by Rebel, dam by Rupee, 104 lbs. ............. /
Owners CHI s. Kiburn, years old, by R:ngmas
ter, dam Ontario, 81 lbs. lbs.......................2
f. Harrisons b. h. Falmouth, years old, by
Planet, dam Red Rose ia lbs. ............. dis
W. Cottrill's b. c. Col Nelligan, years old, by
Harry Of the West dam Ernestne 104 lbs. 49,. dis
williams h 0wing's ch c 0xmore, years old, by
Bay Dick, dam by Oliver l04 lbs. .............. dis
Time 3:44-350
First Hedt-Kiburn took the lead for the first mile
and half when Sam Harper passed him and won the
heat by three lengths, K0urn second all tho others
shut out
Second Heat Sam Harper led throughout and won
he pleased by three lengths over his only contestant
Kburn.
The betting before the start largely in favor OF
the winner and averaged follows:-Sam Harper
S225 Colonel Negan, 500; the Geld, 500.
The meeting will continue on Thursday and Saturday
OF this week.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
CURLING.

The Jersey CITY Curling Club have organized for the
season by the election Of James Stevens President
Alexander Campbell, Vice Presidents James c. Clark
Secretary and W. W. Edwards, Treasurer The ma
tona convention will be held in Jersey City next June
This evening the Executive Committee of the National
Curling Convention will meet in New York to deter
mine when the match between the North and South
Will be held also the Gordon medal match The long
expected match between New York and New Jersey is
about to take place ut last, and will come of either
at Paterson or Prospect Park. There Will be twelve
Kinks In this match.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
PROGRESS OF MISSIONS ABROAD.

THE woMANs UNION MISSIONARY SOCIETY
RETURN OF MRS. PRUYN FROM JAPAN-REcEP-
T1oN YESTERDAY.
The quarterly meeting Of this society held yes
tcrday in tho Church Of the Pilgrims Brooklyn DR..
Arthur Crosby presided and read interesting letter
from Yokohama, Japan, whore Mrs Pruyn, OF Albany,
has been laborng missionary OF this society
Four and half years ago in this same church Mrs
Pruyn delivered her farewell address the leaders OF
the society sho about TO start for the Island
Empire OF japan. She has renanuv returned 10 re-
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
BAUER CHALLENGES cHR1sToL.

Tho following challenge to Professor Miller was
issued by TIL Bauer yesterday
Prior to my departure TO California should like to
meet Professor Miller in wrestling match Tor the
of $500 side, and within three weeks time from date
deposit of 500 Will be placed this day December H.
1870 in the hands Of Frank Queen, Clipper Office
which, IL not covered by Professor Miller u will be
considered that he has no claim to the championship
NEW YORK. Dec. IA 1875. TIL BAUER
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
WRESTLING CHALLENGES.

Having just arrived from France am ready to make
a match with any one IN America for $500 side and
the championship and will meet and arrange all prelm
inaries with any wresters the Office Of the Brooklyn
Sunday Sun Friday between IL and 2 p. NJ,
Mr.. Troy, the sporting editor, to be the final stake.
holder and with whom have deposited my $500 for the
above match. LOUIS CARTERON.
NEW YORK. Dec. IA, 1875
The New York herald., 1875-12-15

THE EAGAN AND MATCH.
AS soon as Holland and Earlys match was over Mar
tin Egan was matched against Michael Regan TO play
series OF three games the winner first two to be the
victor. Play commenced Immediately, the men were
very evenly matched and some fine play displayed
Egan, however, proved too much for his opponent
winning the first two games the following scores -
FIRST GAME.
Egan-2, o, o, A. ., /, o, a 5-21.
Regan-4, !, 0, o, o, 5, 2, a, 3-l9
SECOND GAME
Egan-1, 0, 3, Q, O. Q, o, 4, 2-2L
Regain O. o,4, 8, /, s, 2, o-I7.
Time-Fity minutes
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
BRooKLYNs BOARD OF CITY WORKS.

The Board OF City Works yesterday awarded the
tract for repairing the bridge Gowanus Canal
George W. Richardson and I. W. Gallston their bid
being the lowest, $e754 They have been advised by
the Corporation Counsel, however, that they cannot
legally transact any business until the thiro member of
the Board (the Presdenu has been appointed by tho
Common Council The Board OF Aldermen will meet
to-day, when the Mayor will send 10 either tho name
OF John p Atkinson or confirmation or that OF James
Murphy Yesterday the Board opened proposals from
Eve gas companies for lighting the city lamps for 1876
at 81 50per 600 feet, one cent per lamp for lighting
and extinguishing twenty-five cents per lamp for
cleaning and repairing
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
GREENE STREET PRAYER MEETING

The MONDAY prayer meeting recently started in the
Greene street Methodist church by member OF the
firm of Messrs. Kohlsaat and Sons, and which is
tended by the clerks and statesmen OF the neighbor-
hood, is daily becoming better attended Yesterday
every seat filled, and even standing q
premium The prayers and addresses limited to
three minutes each, and frequently eight ten per-
their feet at time waiting for their turn
ln snnak
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
A FUGAoIoUs PRESIDENT.

The excitement on the occasion OF the mysterious
disappearance Of Fritz Meyer President OF the Town
Council OF Union Hill, N j., Is now at an end as his
wife received a letter from him yesterday advising her
70 sell out his drug store and como Canada For the
last week this lady has stated TO all nqurcrs that he
husband was III IN bed and too sick TO be seen. Th'
question or the correctness OF his transactions IN tbs
matter OF Union Hill bonds Is still omen one.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
THE FRENCH BALL.
NO MASKS TO DE WORN.

committee from the directors of the French ball.
headed by President Salmon, called on tho Police Com
missoners yesterday to learn the latters intention in
regard to the wearing OF masks at the ball to be given
IN January next After consultation among themselves
the Commissioners informed the committee that the
wearing OF masks wss violation OF the law thoy would
instruct the Superintendent not to allow II at the
French ball or at any other and suggested that the
committee make this fact known, that all trouble IN
the matter may be avoided
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
PASTOR HALLIDAY's HOGS.

The Rev. Mr.. Halliday, assistant pastor Of Plymouth
church. has farm at Farmingville, about mile and
half north Of Wavercy station on the Long Island
Railway. He recently sent 10 II eighteen hogs The
hog cholera got among them and ten died In week;
tho rest were sent TO q soap factory.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
THE BILLIARD CHAMPIONS BADGE.

The Delaney champion badge was forfeited yester.
day by Cyrille Dion to Albert GARNER Carriers cha
enge sent the Both ofNovembcr TO Mr. Delaney,
stakeholder and was accompanied by his check for
$3.50 as forfeit money Cyrie Dion notified Of the
facts, but ailed TO the forfeit money within the
time fixed by the rules OF the Billiard Congress, and
thus forfeited the emblem.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
MEETING OF DEPosIToRs OF THE MUTUAL
BENEFIT SAVINGS BANK-AE EXPERT AMI

MEETING OF DEPosTToRs OF THE MUTUAL
BENEFIT SAVINGS BANK-AE EXPERT AND
COUNSEL TO BE APPOINTED.
An adjourned meeting Of the depostors Of the Mu-
tua Benefit Savings Bank held yesterday afternoon,
at No q Park row. to hear the report OF committee
appointed at previous meeting to ascertain certain
information relative to the condition OF the bank. Dr.
W. Phillips presided, and there was numerous attend
Of indignant depositors The committee consisted
of Messrs G. A. Norman J. W. Thompson, +. Hol-
lander and Van Doren Its report set forth that its
members had waited Mr. Aldrich, the receiver at
the bank aud presented the wishes OF the depostors in
relation to having expert accountant appointed to
make examination OF the actual condition
OF affairs This permission to have the
countant Mr.. Aldrich declined TO grant at
tive assurance as to the time when the dividend would
be paid the time when he could give to depostors
the state OF the in his possession. The
port further stated that the committee satisfied
.from the interview with the receiver that all
in strictly healthy condition, and that the appoint
ment Of expert by the deposors s the only way
which they obtain any information TO the truo
condition OF the bank assets The reading of this
port provoked considerable discussion. IL was finally
moved that expert accountant and counsel be ap-
pointed on behalf OF the depositors to examine the
nssets of the bank 10 protect the interests OF said de-
postors OF said institution This resolution, after
debate in the OF which several depostors gave
vent to their indignation was adopted.
On motion, Or. Phillips and Mr., Edward Ives were
requested to confer with bank experts and counsel in
order ascertain the rights Of depositors under the
law and report at the next meeting, which was set
down for Friday next.
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
PIGEON SHOOTING.

Ira Paine and Miles johnson shoot match on Mon
day next at Dexters Jamaica road for $3.50 side 70
birds each 27 yards rise so yards boundary English
rules The men furnish rs birds each, which will be
mixed. The grounds have lately been enclosed and
sheds erected or the protection of spectators should
the weather be bad
The New York herald., 1875-12-15
RACKET.

GAME IN PHILADELPHIA FOR THE CHAMPION
sHIP-MANNING BEATS CASEY, THE NEW
YoRKER-THE SCORE.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec H. 1875
The racket match to-day in this city, between oscar
Manning, OF Philadelphia and Philip Casey, OF Brook
lyn was largely attended as IL was anticipated that
the game would be closely contested The prediction
in yesterdays despatch that the light weight Of Man
ming would give him a great advantage over
his weighty opponent has been confirmed by
the result or the match, the former taking the
game and purse under 6ne showing.
Casey is a man of powerful frame, weighing at pres
ent 20s pounds, while Manning tips the scales al 1873
pounds We append the score.-