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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
POLICE NOTES.

Kate Harrington age ID, of No. Pitt-st., while
at in A. Sullivan sons enamel paper factory trday
had her right hand severely crushed between the press
At the Washington Place Police Court yesterday
and Thomas McCafey were held In eOOO pll
FOR breaking into the house OF Margaret Ouney AT
53 stealing clothing valued at SgO
At the Essex Market Police Court yesterday
Clark held in 5000 bail for stealing waite h
valued AT 80 money from the vi John Nc
GIath No $50 Grand 81. Nathan Newielt was held IN
bail embedding cloth valued ut Sli2 from William
C. Browning q Co., tailors, at No. 326 Broadway.
In the TOmbs Police Court yesterday Victor
charged with false preteses BY John Koch OF
26 BROOKLYN Dazke had represented " Mrs.
agent OF the International Banking Com.
induce her to buy some OF Its
bonds He said that they would pay per cent annually IN
gold would, besides Prize III money she TOOK
On bond for 500 or which pay instalments OF
$40 each She paid $50 when she discovered Danzke
Danzke held IN s 900
bail soteldo, OF me Free Laee appeared
before Justice Otterbourg $1,000 bail TO answer
criminal charge libel preferred against him by Parck H.
Mcguire Deputy Clerk Of the Common Council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
KINGS COUNTY TAX LEVY.

The last department estimate needed 10
enable the Kings County Board OF Estimates 10 compute
the new tax levy vas received from the Park Commits
sioners yesterday This is ~ follows Maintenance OF the
public parks, S125 900; maintenance OF Ocean PARK
way $500; maintenance Of Eastern Parkway, *'ooo
deficiency prior 1875, 25,S5i 70; interest on same
for one year, SI774 SO; improvement in washington
Park, S15 900; total, $ls2,l29 55.
The total amount asked for by all the departments Is
81 SGO9G6 o. which is 1887 ,679 more than the total
appropriation year OF the amount asked Sl oos
32I 20 county expenses and the remainder - lor
tie EXPENSES Ol the city OF Brooklyn when also pears
81 527 60 OF the amount asked for county purposes
As the law provides that the tax rate in Brooky sh
not exceed cents and mills on each dollar OF taxable
valuation it will he necessary for The Board ol Eslas
to reduce the department. estimate; about ~
Board formally began its work yesterday attefnoo anu
the budget will he ready for presentation 10 the Alder
men and Supervisors next Tuesday. 1900 -.
The Board of Estimates made little progress NJ 1's
meeting Yesterday Ii decided that the estimate Oh
100000 for the salaries OF SO Aldermen should be re-
duccd to $780, 600 as, under the amended CITY Charter
there would be only 20 Aldermen. as formerly Inc es
mate of SS4 900 for the Health Department was lad
over the new Charter providing that there snail mere
after be only one paid Health officer instead OF several
salaricd Commissioners All the Quiet os'a'eS "cio
laid over until p. III. tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
1rrpcMrNTs OF CoRoNERs' JURIEs.

Coroner Kessler held an inquest yesterday in
regard TO the death John Wolff age IL years. Of No
$40 West Twenty who was killed by the falling
of the walls of an unoccuped building IN west twenty
Hf;b-st OIL May 8. The testimony showed that several
pcrsons among whom was Michael Brady, began to tear
down the building for the purpose OF stealing the WOOD
used in its construction At the .imt the boy was killed.
Brady was seen in the act Of tearing out the
,yhercupon the wall fell upon the child buryng him anna
the rubbish Brady when accused OF causing the boy
death MADE his escape. The jury returned verdict IN
accordance with the facts, and Coroner kessler Issued
warrant for Brady's arrest -,
Coroner Kesscr called yesterday TO hold an inquest
In relation 10 the death Of Patrick Conn brakeman on
the Hudson River Railroad sc years, who died In
Bellevue Hos pital, from injuries sustained on May 20
through being struck while passing under bridge a
RvcIdale. . Al, . Il,
the death OF Nicholas debandt age IL years, who was
killed through being canght in the shaft OF the machinery
at No % Ann-st, May IL. The testimony showed
that while Idcbrandt at work In the cellar OF NO
So An-st lie approached the revolving shaft in spirit
of brayaio and caught by the machinery and Killed
A verdict Of accidental death was returned.
verdict OF accidental death rendered yesterday IN
the case Of eorgianna Gardner zig years OF No. %
East broadway who was run over on May 20 by car no
az of the Dry Dock and East Broadway Railroad Tue
testimony showed that the child ran across the track IN
front of the and that Matthew Murphy the driver
did all he could to prevent the accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDYING NATURAL
HISTORY.

A reception was given by the trustees of the
American Museum Of Natural History yesterday after
noon at the Museum in Central Park The rooms were
thrown open and the collections with new and interest
ing specimens exhibited TO tine visitors The severe
storm made the attendance small that the trustees
have decided hold second reception on Monday next
Among the most attractive things exhibition yester
day the following: unique set OF eight mounted
specimens of the moas, gigantic Drd once uvhg IN
NewZeaand the W j. Hays collection ofmouuted heads
of moose buffalo and carboo, with skulls and antlcrs OF
many species of deer, and large picture OF herd OF
buffalo all OF which presented by the friends or
the late artist mummies from Colombia River presented
by DR.. J. simms and from Alaska, presented by the
Alaska Commercial Company eight original plates OF
Audubons Birds Of America, presented by W. T.
Dodge, jr. -
Among the specimens on hand but which were not on
exhibition yesterday, Were ID. G.. Eiots glft OF over
100 skins Of birds of North America and several
mounted mammals ten boxes Of copper ores and three
boxes Of iron from Lake Superior, presented by
Samuel Sloane. The Museum has obtained The refusal
for short Of the great archaeological collection OF
Prof James Hall OF Albany at the minimum price OF
$4,000 Thiry-two thousand dollars has already been
contributed toward the purchase OF this collection Tor
the Museum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
CITY SANITARY SUPERVISION.

MEASURES OF TIE BOARD OF HEALTH IN REGARD
TO sMAIL-POX-INCREASE OF THE DISEASE
DisINFRCTING STREET swEEPINGs.
The Board of Health had a very long session
yesterday and discussed measures relating to the sn-
lection of street sweepngs and in regard to the increase
of smallpox Sanitary Superintendent Day reported
254 inspections in the past week. los complaints were
preferred by and referred TO Sanitary Inspectors
for investigation The Dsinfectng Corps visited 1o2
places where contagious diseases found, and "a
houses and their surroundings were dsnfected The
Ambulance Corps removed 60 persons sick with small
pox Riverside Hospital The following is COM
paratve statement of contagious diseases for the two
weeks ending May %:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26

The Board of Police Commissioners met yes
terday, President Matse in the chair. Commissioner
Smith was made Chairman Of the Committee Rules
and Discipline and the changes In the rules In relation
to shields and to applications for appointment Of patrol
men, which proposed on Saturday, adopted.
The other committees to remain before resolu
ton passed, asking the Board OF Health to take
to disinfect the ashes, garbage &C. on the
at the dumping places before the refuse is used
for filing. IL was also voted that Commissioner Dis
becker. Chairman Of the STRENGTHENING Committee be
requested to attend the meeting OF the Board Of Health
and, with President Matscll, who IL member OF the
Board by virtue Of his position In the Police Department
urge the adoption OF suitable measures TO carry out the
proposed work Of disnfectiOn The Board adjourned
until Friday next at IL a. III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
YEARLY MEETING OF HICKsITE FRIENDS.

The yearly meeting of the Hicksite Friends was
continued yesterday, two sessions being held In the
mems meeting the day mainly occupied in reading
the to the ten nerrogatons or queres" which
Book of Discipline requires the subordinate meetings
TO send annually the yearly meeting. These queries
are intended to elicit information to the condition Of
the body Of the Society," and other matters of interest
Remarks made Yesterday during the consideration
OF these answers, by John j. White, Perry, John and
Allen Flitcraft OF Philadelphia and Benjamin Renonf Of
Genesee, who present from other yearly meetings
Toward the close OF the day. when this order OF business
had been disposed Of proposition was made and briefly
discussed, to send communication or population 10
the International Peace Convention, TO be held in
London, but the meeting adjourned without arriving at
any conclusion.
In the women's meeting the proceedings in the
main similar to those in the mems meeting Among the
ministers present who took part in these exercises were
Rachel Hicks, Rhoda Lamb. Priscilla llayand Rachel
c. Rogers Catherine Fouke, and Ann Weaver Mary
Cox spoke in favor OF painness and moderation. This
morning there will be public religious services In the sew
eral meeting houses Of the Society. The afternoon will
be occupied in reading and considering reports from the
various Indian Committees and agencies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
A CIVIL JUSTICE ARRESTED

Thaddcus II. Lane, Justice of the Sixth Dis
trict Civil Court, was arrested yesterday 10y Deputy
Sheriff Frank Bollct for failing to file proper return
The case was that OF Elhen Heyman against Emil Ho
lender Justice Lane ordered to make proper re-.
turn OF the TO the Court OF Common Pleas aud
failed TO do and order OF arrest was issued by
Judge j. f. DAILY. Justice Lane pleaded In extcnsti ION
that the was tried by him for Justice Kane and that
he supposed the latter had made the proper The
evidence taken by Justice kane's Aenograplr and
the defendant could not readily procure the evidence
Mherewith to make return. He Was held TO bail by Judge
DAILY IN the sum OF 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE IN NEWARK

Patrick Gray of No. 355 Newest Newark,
N j. made two attempts at selfdestruction yesterday
At the Commercest- crossing OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, he threw himself in front OF the 10 a. H. train IA
II was moving slowly from the depot. The aagman wit
messed the act and dragged him from the track GRAY
went on. loudly eursiDg the haGmsn He hung around
the ncgbOoI hood and "A half hour threw himself I'm
'front.' OF another train Policeman John Prout rescued
the with great risk to himself aud locked him w in
tAe First Precinct Station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
CARDINAL MCCLOSKEY AT MOUNT ST. MARY's
COLLEGE.

Mount st. Mary's College at Emmettsburg,
Nd, is OF the oldest and most renowned Of the
Roman Catholic colleges In this country. 1t founded
by Bishop Dubois. the third Roman Catholic Bishop Of
New-York. In 1858 1t celebrated its semicentennal
The College has sent forth great number Of prominent
men both among the laity and clergy. Among
them have been the late Archbishop Hughes
and Cardinal McCloskcy. The comforting Of the
Cardinalate upon graduate Of the institu-
ton is the event which it is intended chiefly
to celebrate at the annual Commencement which IL To
place at the college Wednesday, June 3D. instead
which has hitherto been the Commence
Day. The change OF date is made to meet the
veence Of the Cardinal who will be present. and there
Of the country. Among them expected Archbishop
Purcell OF Cincinnati, and Bishops Gilmore OF Cevc
land McC1oskey OF Louisville Fitzgerald Of Little Rock
Quinlan OF Mobile, Elder Of Natchez COnrOy Of Al
bany, Loughn of Brooklyn, Carrgan Of Newark. II is
anticipated that upward OF exstudents and students
Will present The Rev. DR.. McCOskey, President OF
the College and brother Of the Bishop OF Louisville
on 10 New-York few days ago 10 make the final ar
rangements for the reception OF his visitors. Cardinal
McCOskey will deliver the diplomas and tho prizes to
the graduates. Addresses will be made by the Cardinal
by others OF the prelaes by the President OF the College,
ana ~ some OF the prominent aynen among the Alumni
On the following day the Cardinal and most OF the
visitors Will asst AT the Commencement exercises OF ST.
Josepls Academy, which is situated about two miles
from Mo:ir - Mays and is under the charge OF the
Sisters OF Charity The OF the Papal Legation
will epresent at both celebrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
BROOKLYN sUNDAYSCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.
The celebration of the 46th anniversary oil

The celebration Of the 46th anniversary Of
the sunday schools Of the Western District OF Brooklyn
will take place this afternoon unless the weather should
prove unfavorabe, in which it will be postponed
until the first fair day. The IL schools which will par
tcpatc have been arranged in II divisions and 1t est
mated that about 10000 children will parade. Each
will in the largest church in its district and
exercises including singing and addresses VIII be held
After the exercises in the churches. the children VIII
parade with music and banners, and subsequently they
Will be supplied with REFRESHMENTS Police superintend-
Folk has issued special order providing an adequate
police escort for each division
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
NEw,JERsEY EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.

There was large representation of the clergy
and lay attendance at the Episcopal Convention Of
the Diocese OF New jersey which met at Burlington yes
terday morning After religious services the Rev. Stephen
Parker preached sermon Z" Church Unity" Bishop
scarborough chosen to preside. ExChancellor VIII
Hanson OF Elizabeth, from the Committee on Trust
Funds presented resolution to divide all the funds OF
the old diocese equally between tine two new ones Dan
lei Dodd Of Newark spoke after the Chancellor by request
VI the Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
VISIT OF sUPERINTENDENTs OF THE INSANE.
The Association of Superintendent of Ameri-

can Institutions for the Insane which has been holding
it's annual meeting Auburn during the past week. adj
iourned on Saturday after visit the State Lunatic
Asylum at Utica Yesterday number OF the delegates
accepted an invitation from the Commissioners OF ChaIi
wells Islands go .
Tie party (Which included Dr. John c. Bucknill the
wellknoWn English writer upon Insanity was escorted
by Commissioner Brennan Drs A. l.. Macdonald, X.
j. Parsons and ID. Ii. Kitchen. the visitors expressed
their satisfaction with Tie condition Of the patients.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26

the water dressed In the sn'A ior ""' NV"
coming wearied or chilled ,
rho su s in three parts, each Of wbch when rsed
nc r ,rev"nt n uersOn from sinking In water. ihht
t ~ ,he snit which IL first put OF ~ Of lndla upne,
and covers pefon completely leaving Spy attached
1 Snch ankle TO keep the bciy in an erect p9s'om,
Jacket with IL air tnbe', each capanie o ,h. tpdv
With straps over tho shoulders pillow u a,a, .h
fo the shoulders, which, when inflated. wih naE
buoy which can be attached to the suit py iorc,
contains Gag, flag staG and rockets, oesdes having
roam for provisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER, YESTERDAY. Ar HUDNUrs IN
BROADWAY.
ga m., 60. Noon, 67'. 81. H.. GO. Midnight, 90.
pROMINFNr ARRIVALS.

ST. Nicholas Hotel-cenator William A. Wallace Of
Pennsylvania flovc,nor j. - Page Of Vermont and ex
1haseus c. Pound Of Wsconsin Wtnds Ho,e
Senators Phiness Hitchcock and Agerpon Paddock OF
Nebraska Metropolitan HOteI-Dewitt G. Ellis Superntend
ent Of che N Y. Bank Department Wesfmnst.. non.-
PTu sOr T.. f. Salisbury Of New. Haven .Ersren Hotse-
tx Congressman Lewis W. Rcss OF Illinois .HoTman House
-1homss Dickson President Of the Delaware aud Hudson
Canal Jafsss Host-Adutant Robert H. II all OF West
Point Fynh Arcnus Fotct-Dr. A. "; Ross r. H. =. OF
Toronto William Goddard Of Rhode Island Joseph H. RAMSEY
OF Albany and James 81 Marvin OF Saratoga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26

n,sonors Tho men are mostly uuder 30 years OF age,
abe-bodcd capable Of doing Ill days wors oas
than half of them arc better snce to common 49,,
than to skilled trades but in te trades to when &
workers in wood in all br anches soe,nasers asohs'
andst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
PREVALENCE OF CEREBRosPINAL MENINGITIS
AMONG HORSES.

ST. LOUIS, May pa post-mortem exam
naton OF the horses that have died of diseases prevail
ing here made by number Of prominent physicians and
veterinary surgeons shows cOncusyey that the disease
Is ccrebrospnal meningitis. The maady IL not spread
ing much, and yields quite readily To treatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
EXHIBITION OF A NEW LIFEsAvING SUIT.


A lfe-saving suit, invented by Capt. j. b.
sOner, exhibited yesterday afternoon in the Bay,
10 party of business men, among whom were several
officers Ike insurance companies. The inventor with
four companions, Miss Gayner. Mrs. Moore her sis
ter cir, II years old and John sratton, remained in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26

LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is the cure for
fevers biosness smapO skin diseases and many other
Spring and summer ailments sold by Chemists throughout
the world and the Maker, ll3 Hobornh London England
Usen o substitute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
The first heated term of the sea

decided impetus trade demand for KNOBS
summer style entenen hats decidedly and
active. Make selections at No 2l2 Broad
way, OF in his Fifth Avenue Hotel establishment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-26
Announcements
A sure relief for acknowledgements REMEDY

DR. LYONS ToOTH TABLETS whiten the teeth
II used daily.
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

This group OF wooden buildings stands about twenty
feet above the river with their yards and drains upon
and dripping down the short slope TO the rivers Is
the slaughter house and small Is the door through
which the blood is allowed TO now from the slain
beasts is the slope from the slaughter house 20 the
river filled with dung dead calves almost putreled,
hides morsels Of ona and other refuse; is hogpcn
well stocked is the slope which the brutes wal.
low and founders is the river that washes away
the llth and blood II Ia continually receiving
aud by the cape that holds and forms the basis OF the
slough there existing. Now word two OF descrip-
ton The slaughter house Is built on the summit OF y
sharp declivity about twenty feet from the margin OF
the river IL has board flooring, roughly laid and full
Of ntersces opening 70 the side OF the slope ana
on there the animal stands or is laid 10 be killed When
the fatal blow Ia struck and the blood of the beast flows
oozes between the boards and drps down the side OF
he eminence where also other beasts awaiting the
knife, hudded together fetock deep in their and
other animals manure In the hogpen and enclosurs
reaching 20 the waters edge pigs grunt and wailow,
old jaws and heads stripped OF their hides and dead
calf sinking and scarcely recognizable Now
DO u remembered, every rain washes this horrible
siuG into the river, and every sunlight renders
II more disgusting Care has been taken TO cut lthe
drains through the here and there 10 insure tna
Il will be carried of into the Croton River ana down
ward toward Purdy's station and thence 70 Oroton
Lake. The slope from the buildings 70 the riVef
simply heap, soggy with blood and
topped by rotten desh The promontory ana water
around II were stained with blood the stones OF dark
crimson dye and the shores around covered with de-
cayed vegetable matter Of an indcscribabe hue Over
by and around these pulrid things the water gurgngly
passed onward to Croton Lake few milas halau
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

latest, which is in no sense more complete
than the New YORK HERALDs. The land, as
therein subdivided under the proprietors'
names, is in some instances held by the ten
ants of the persons who actually own the
ground. 1t however retains frequently its
proprietary title, and being better known
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

hereunder is so designated. The black
spots upon the face of the map indicate the
openings or mouths of drains leading from
the houses and shanties around to Croton
Lake. They are likewise signifcantas as being
the places where cesspools are numerous,
plague spots frequent and deposits of veg
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

The map presented contains the names
and accurate locations of the property hold
ers, OF, more strictly speaking, owners Of the
soil, as they are known to the inhabitants.
There exists no very accurate survey in dia-
gramatic form of the district; the Croton
Water Department is in possession of the
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

etable matter abundant. They are the most
filthy receptacles of barnyard refuse, and in
many instances, as hereinafter shown, the
outlets of slaughter houses, pigpens and
worse places Not a stream that flows into
Croton Lake at any point visible on the map
is free from the taints marked.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-09-08

No TICKEE. No WAsHEE.-A Provi-
dence bachelor printer. who depends on a
laundry for his clean linen, has recently
patronized Wah Sing on Westminster
street. Last week, Saturday night, our
bachelor friend went for his washing, but
had lost his ticket of hicroglyphics. Call
ing for his package he was asked for his
" tcket,' but was unable to produce it.
having lost or mislaid it. He endeayored
to explain the situation, but made no i'm
preston. the invariable reply being no
tickee, no washee,' in response. An APP
peal was then made to the blue coats, and
the reclers endeavored to procure the
package, but they received the same reply
- No tickec, no washec." Some little
time was spent in attempting to overcome
Johns scruplcs. but with all persuasions
and gatherings and inducements, the
Heather Chince was immovable and in
sisted on the tckee" His eye-teeth had
been cut and he meant to be on the safe
side. At length the discouraged importu-
ner went for the little bit of cloth on which
were the mystic characters, and after a
walk of four miles returned with the
. tickce.' whereat Johns grave counte-
nance relaxed and beneath his almond eyes
there was an expression which seemed to
say. Mclean man not SO smartee as he
thinkee. Always bringee the tickee, then
he havee the washee. "-Proridence Press.