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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-30
LAFAYETrE COLLEGE.
CLASS DAY EXERCISES, ALUMNI DAY AND
TIE UNION OF LITERARY soorEuEa

CINnS BA1 hAEhllSlSSp ALUMNI DhA AND
TIE UNION OF LITERARY soCrEuEs
FAsToN, Pa June 20. 1878
Yesterday afternoon the CLASS day exercises or
the class Of 1875 we're held on tho green sward be-.
meath the trees on the College campus before 4
largo audience OF citizens and visitors. The exer-
eses we're OF interest chiefly 20 the graduating
class comprising "reminiscences, purlesque
prophecy and farewells 10 one another and me
good people OF Easton, but were beyond the aver
age 10 quality. The class Of rs consisted during
tho Freshman year or sixty nine members, but
has been reduced since TO thiry-two members,
wac Will graduate tomorrow.
REUNION OF LITERARY SOCIETIES.
The two literary sOciet ties OF the College, known
as Franklin and Washington Halls, lad their re-.
unions to-day. An elort Is on foot TO erect build.
ings FOR each OF these societies aud large fund
has been subscribed, though neither building Is
yet commenced. They vii. however. be probably
erected IA few years. In Franklin
Hall this morning ex-Judge william 3
Law Department or the COLLEGE recently
established, ana President OF the Alumni Asso-
ciauOn, made an address on THE Political Duties
OF Young Menu lie was followed By the 40
pointed ha orator. John Melgs A. NJ, tutor OF
modern languages who delivered an orauon on
"MOdern Journalism" Addresses were also
made by $. A. Martin, OF IT j. q. Cralghead, u.
d. former editor OF the New YORK EDungsllSt,
'sThe Education OF Children - william b owen,
Adjunct Professor Of creek; J. Y. Williamson, oi
,73, aud others.
In Washington Han addresses we're delivered
by Dr. Thomas y. Porter, Professor 81 Botany ana
Zoology Aessrs. Snodgrass. OF Harrisburg, "a.
Mr.. Porter, Charles Wood, VI Brooklyn, n ". q. y
lessor Of Latln and William Il. Harrison, y -.
valedictOriau.
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NORMAL COLLEGE RECEPTION,
Yesterday the friends OF the pupils n the Mas
teenth ward we're much pleased BY a reception
given them ~ the Normal College, Lexington
avenue ana sixty-ninth street. rbs entertain.
nlent was divided into two parts, the nrst COM
mencing with . grand dedication march, com.
posed BY A J. DAVIS and performed hY bia IN
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ensued FOR no sooner Rad the news gone abroad
that the Jury were about to overhaul the evidence
an undertaking that could not be accomplished
WITHIN a period that few dared 70 contemplate
than blank DISAPPOINTMENT was visible on every
face. Tue court room quickly emptied, and
soon after wore q deserted look. Even the ante
chambers contained nona Of the curiosity .seekers
won't 70 assemble there, and toward noon inc
interest in the Beccner trial aud ia result was
rapidly expanding Itself The usual recess oc-
CURED, but the dispensing OF this crowd, unlike
the scene 81 byRone days, was fraugtE Win no
excitement The police mad nothing to,do, and
indeed. the surroundings we're well calculated 10
inspire disgust and discomfort The iact Is no
body knows now the Jury stand, but IL is b6lieved
in ali circles that a disagreement Is iuevA,able,
slough IL 4 conceded that every effort is o cling
MADE 30 come 20 unanimous conclusion. lvew
persons were ln court yesterday who nave be en-
Immediately identined with the trial, and aino-
getnor, tue surroundings were az dun as word,
could describe. The court took recess at the
usual hour IN the evening until 10 O'Clock this
morning.
PRocEEDTNGs IN THE POLICE COURT
The announcement That the upholstersrs, To-
sepn Loader ana John J. Price, were 10 be ar
aligned before the Third District Court yesterday
forenoon had the enNct OF attracting to tnat place
many Interested parties. About ten O'Clock Cap
tain Crafts, OF the Fourth precinct entered tho
court KoOm whero Justice Riley was sitting. hav.
ing in custody Loader and Price. Both men we're
followed Oy few perAonal icienda They looked
someUbat .uala. and waya vcgY nervous rs they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
COST OF THE FIRE PATROL,

An adjourned meeting of the New-York
Board of Fire Underwriters held at No l56 Broad
way yesterday receive the detailed report OF the
Secretary and to take action upon the question OF
continuing patrol two years longer The act OF the
Legislature incorporating the Board pr9vides that
meeting shall he held every two years. at which all inc
companies and agencies doing business In the city
shall be entitled to vote when the question OF
expenses and he further existence Of the Board
shall be determined. The Secretary pre-
sented compete inventory OF everything
belonging TO the Board, showing that the properly IN
possession OF the Fire Patrol amounts 10 SILL
estate and building on leased ground S23ooo; to,a,
Ss291I. The patrol employs IS permanent men AT
salary OF 81 900 per EACH and 81 auxiliary men
at 81 so per night cover meDder, one engheeI,
three captains and three assistant captains, one supe
tendent and one Secretary Of Committee, at tot e1
pense for the whole force of 1892 5Oper annnm
strong feeling has existed for some tim" among some
OF those who are not members OF the local Board ta
there was general mixing up of the accounts OF the
Board and the Fire Patrol and as every company ana
agency in the city is taxed for the mann
arose over the matter. 1t was shown, however,
that a separate account has been strictly kept showing
the expenses Of each department. and 10 furtner con-
ciIiate the nOnBOard members, resolution was pase
inviting them to appoint committee OF nVc VINO sis
meet a cOm,ntee OF the Board for the purpose OF ue
Gliding whether any reduction in the expense account can
safely be made 1t was then unanimously agreeu 10 con-
tne tue patrol at expense not 10 exceed Sl9oJOo lor
the next two Years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
GRAND LODGE OF MASONS.

ELECTED OFFICERS, AND THOSE APPOINTED by THE
GRAND MASTER.
The following is the official organization OF
the Grand Lodge Masons OF this State for the present
year. including elected officers, and those recently sr
pointed by the Grand Master There are eight changes
from last year:
Ewsp$ pSss s%ga Master
Jesse B. Anthony Troy senior senior Grand WaIen
John VI Simons, New York, Grand Treasurer
Thn Pcv y T. Schoonmake1 Scarsdae the Rev John a.
Webster. Palmyra and the Rev George H. Hep"oIth Grand
CHARTS Charles Roome New.York; Grand Marshal -
h sae b Tso Wcs roy Grand sword Bsa'rr
Marvin D. Wheeler Hancock Georg4 \; PLeaI, New
Henry d. walker Ne@.Ycrk Grand Senior Deacon
Henry A. inchey, Brooklyn Grand Junior Deacon.
George II; RAYMOND Ne%;Y York, Grand Lse1dirsI;
Isaac b. Conover Newyork Grand Librarian.
DISTRICT DErUTY GRAND MAsILhs
g. Kings County east Of Washington ave-charies '" Hub
g. Kings County west of sshngtOnayeHenIy Knapp,
Richmond Comfy and Lodges in NewYotk City, up to
NO 1876 incnsive-J6hn G. BOaE, New York
G. lodges in YORK Gig, from Nos 2ie to 3d. inclusive
andses in New or liiy from Nos 4o2 to 600 inclusive
< Iodees in NewYork city from Nos 6o3 to 1855 inclusive
Mortimer c. Addoms, New York = =, -.
u.
Sing Sing. = MI. , ,,,.... ,s...u We,
Ter Elenvllc. -. ~, "a,
H. Greene, Delaware and scoharie-lbert Parker Cox.
saCkle.
* Washington saratoga warren, and Essex-wiliam F.
Ia Montgomery, Fulton Hamilton and Herkimer-James
is ST. Lawrence FRANKLIN and ClntonFrancis D. Elan
ders Malone. -, ,r..
IL Oneida and Madison-JeTOne Dillenbeck, Rome.
10 Otsego, Chenanso and Broome-Robert +. Barnard,
10 onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga and cortlaDd-John f.
Leonard Auburn. - ., -
ShpmaD, Elmira $780,. ,-, =, >, =.
CanandaiguA M. - .
BrOde GeneseO.
23 steuben aud Aneghany-J0hD c. Adams, Cuba.
"a Orleans and Nisgara-BenJamn Flagler Suspension
Bridge. .,-r,.
20 Chautauqua and Cataraugus-Alc,ander Wentworth,
Randolph. .
Lodges working In the German tongue In New York,
Brooklyn, aud Westchester COunucs-C r. L. Hohentha,
work.
in the French Spanish and Italian tongues
In New York-Antonio Gonzales, Brooklyn
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PROPOSED DOWN TOWN HOSPITAL.

THE NEw-YoRK HOSPITAL SOCIETY WILLING TO PRO
VIDE FOR CASES OF sUNsTRoKE AND ACCIDENT.
The Board of Governors of the New-York
Hospital having held meeting and adopted resolutions
setting forth that II had to the knowledge OF the
Board that there at present adequate House OF
Relief" in the lower part Of the city for cases of sun
stroke and other accidents IL therefore resolved that
the Committee heretofore appointed by the Board TO con-
sder and report upon the expedency OF establishing
House Of Relief" be directed to at once apply TO the
proper authority for the of the vacant saonhouse
In Boelman ChambeTs-st, either OF which would ne
In the Judgment of the Board suitable building Tor the
purpose should the consent of the authorities be OBJ
famed, 1t was directed that the COMMITTEE pro,
coed al once 10 TIT up and furnish the building obtained
for the occupancy OF patients under the care OF the
Medical Board OF the NewYOrk Hospital IL was further
directed that the Committee place themselves in COM
nuncaon with the Commissioners OF Charities and Cor
recion 10 the that the city be properly dis
ricfed and the amlanees Of the Commissioners may De
made serviceaDe in bringing patients TO the House or
Relief when thus established No charge Is TO be made
for the treatment OF patients
copy of the resolutions have been sent to the Mayor
and the Controller, with the request that they call
meeting of the Sinking Fund Commissioners to take
scon on giving the Board OF Governors the use OF one
OF the buildings mentioned Should the request be de-
MED action will be taken by the Society toward FURNISH
Ing other hospital accommodations down town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
MOTION FOR THIRD TRIAL OF MRS.
MERRIGAN

In the Supreme Court in Brooklyn, before
Justice Pratt and Associate Justices VOORHEES, and Woer
yesterday, Assistant DistctAtorney More moved that
third trial OF Mrs Sarah C. Merrgan for the alleged
murder of Margaret Hami Sept. 2. 1873 should he
Gin tomorrow Gen. Tracy of counsel for the defense
said It was very unusual for third trial of such case
to be demanded by the prosecution. The jury Oh the
first trial had disagreed and also the second trial.
when the defense put in testimony. He also said
time proposed Justice Pratt asked Mr.. Ready IL he
would assume the defense alone. Mr. Ready said he
would not like the alone, although he was pos
tive that Mrs MeIrgan innocent. He also said II
would be impossible TO procure the immediate attend
ance of witnesses for the defense After consulting with
his associates Justice Pratt decided that the case should
90 over for the Gen. Tracy then made motion 10
admit prisoner TO bail and decision VIII DC rendered
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
LOCAL COMMENOEMENTS.

THE DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION.
CLOSE OF TIE FIFTY-srxTH SCHOOL YRAR-sUR-
PRisING PROFICIENCY SHOWN BY THE PUPILS
DIPLOMAS AND PRIZES AWARDED.
The closing exercises of the fifty-sixth schoOl
year Of the NeyYork Institution the Instruction OF
the Deaf and Dumb took place yesterday before the OH
GERS and directors and about 500 n~ated guests turing
the year $40 pupils male and female, the former slightly
in excess Of the latter received instruction UP to the
last session OF the Legislature the deaf mutes OF parents
able to keep their children boarding school were not
given free admis don 10 the institution In consequence
many parents preferred keep their children at home
rather than make affidavit Of their poverty The last
Legislature removed the restriction.
The exercises were performed by the "High Class"
which Ia given three years course OF nstrtciVn one
third being graduated each year, and onehr
from among the best qualified pupils oI u.e a ~ h0
were graduated The first exercise was an illus ss9n OF
visible speech according to the system ected
through the agency OF the eye souhus are ~
by written symbols mad IN the oT o, hue
principally the lips and tongue-in u lnu ros,,'
for each %q and at " e t s%e this system
the platform two girls who were dulo ,o x, we're
able 70 orculate the sentence u" happy To see you
father and mother plainly nat those NEAR but
perfectly deaf delivered vocal salutatory III ma'nef
to be understood. =, ,, mon
Prof Pcttengill introduced class OF six Young men
and invited the audience to give them subjects 70 VIII
upcn The readily written answers created mucn mvr
ment Shcrman's Memoirs received mucH a unu'
lanes F. DOran gave q recitation by signs OF warren.
Address f his soldiers at the Battle OF Bunker In
Jonathan H. Eddy delivered the vaedictory auuress "
sign language. ., -, ,ho nv
The Rev DR. Samuel II Hall made report o, the OK r
animation of the High Glass. He said he though Tue re-
suits might be considered truly remarkable IN view o.
the circumstances of the pupils, ana the quany ana
quantity of scientific and general knowledge lmparIeu
The course of study for the class embraces PHYSIOLOGY
astronomy, arithmetic, algebra, and the I9ndameh MA
been learned by the pupils The Hon. Frederic de
Peyster made report the general examination OF Tue
dent Of Public Instruction to be continued al ths
institution for q OF three years Nine were preseh,en
as candidates for the High Glass. Diplomas OF the
highest grade were given TO Martin Brown, Bernafa
Clark James l.. DoraD, James B. Doane, Jonathan H.
Eddy and Frederick ii. King. $500. , ,
TIE Cary testimonial for best department ana gooa
moral character was awarded to John {. Cottnan a
prize for the best linear drawing awarded TO Eiia
Dillingham; and also TO James p Doia lod suie' 10
excellence in the use OF sign language Jonathan IL
EDDY received the gold medal for general excellence IN
all the studies pursued by the High Class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
CONTEST OVER A BIGAMIsT's PROPERTY.

George Thomas, alas george X. BOWuTy,
married Eliza Nelson, in the Church OF the Nativity IN
New-York in September 1850. He deserted her seven
wears later and under the name of Bowdry married Jane
Ann Billings age IT, in Williamsburgb. The second
wife, WHO supposed her husband to be single before
they were married discovered her mistake after she had
lived with him three years. She secured the money OF
real estate The husband died Sept 81 1868, and his
second wife, who has two children now iivng obtained
letters of administration his estate which IL valued M
500 900 The frat wife, meanwhile, had lived in poverty
ard been three times inmate OF an insane asy ium
She was able through aid OF friends to contest The
case before Surrogate Veeder In Brooklyn and yesterday
he revoked the letters of administration which had been
granted 20 the first wife. The case Will now DC hearu
In enuity in the Supreme Court
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met the State Assessors at the City Han in this city 70
take action In regard to the appeal q ,t Hftcr
Drod i'm reference 20 the equalization OF tnc TAX. ~
waiting some time and one appearing TOT INC ciy' "e
appeal was dismissed.
FLUsHrSG.-Yesterday morning lad In the employ OF
Mr. Rhodes, residing the Alley Finshine' tont
Island while passing through Rbodes's Woods about
half mile north Of Indsdse Station IL pursuit OF some
OF tree abcnt Is feet from the ground. The man w;s
apparently about SO years OF age ana wa ia ho
black kid gloves The body was much deconposed little
more than the skeleton remaining, ana han e'oenu'
been hanging for several weeks
STATEN ISLAND.
SrAPLYroN.-The steamers Thomas Collyer
of the North Shore Ferry Company and the d. ~ Mar'"
of the Garner Company had race on the O'CLOCK t'P
on Tuesday The CoIlyer proved the victor, having
given the Martin q start Of quarter OF a iho'
held at the Village Hall, the Clerk presented nrnsi
statement of the condition OF the village up
The receipts for the year were S6lo3l 10; eApensc''
$50,520 90 balance, 81 ITO ~.
POLICE NOTES.
stairs AZ her home at No 90 uvanst and sustained inter
nal injuries OF probably fatal character she was sent
Bellevue Hospital
About D. IN yesterday Willie Ives, age years
zen 5 fs SnaG AND r 5s
p Which viii II probably rob BY prove rove fatal
Early last evening Philip T. Cohn Of No. PAS Aye,
nue. struck Patrick STeSan N nca pI eeVe fatal COIN
was arrested, and Loregan was taken home
At the Washington Place Police Court yesterday,
Frederick Hoen held for attempting to break a1 'o
Joseph Manly William Lynch were held for Stean rom
ys TsfS .d w he w a in Washington
At the Essex Market Police Court yesterday,
Charles Anderson George Cole and Walter Rashlegh were
Rsa n @ ro Sa saes No. ,f conner
Malone held for I wSEh II so lCG
Ing yawl, the property of Daniel Foster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
PRECAUTIONS AT QUARANTINE.

The Quarantine Commissioners, at their
meeting yesterday afternoon, adopted Uniform for
their employees at Quarantine Station. 1t will be Of navy
blue with the word Quarantine upon the cap 1t was
reported that yet OF yellow fever had come to
their notice. single of smallpox taken from
ON inward-bod yesterday and promptly re-
moved 10 Blackwels Island One OF the Commissioners
stated that the season promised TO be very healthy
but with the ample appropriation made by the last Leg
isature every precaution had been taken TO secure
proper provision in OF any emergency. The Com
Iniss0ners meet every day, and Will continue SO to
do during the Summer months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24

hand bouquets R G. JEFFREY Son, first premium rSr
and for flowers and plants In pots The awsrus
on dogs win not be made until this afternoon.
The Base Ball Tournament began in the afternoon,
Only one game was played between tho Centennial CluD
Of Flushing and the Enterprise Club of Hampstead
Several other games will be played the prize , peng
silver cup be held by the winning club until the sue
ceeding tournament The blowing match began at
p The results and awards will not be made pnn Ir
classes of work new feature has been introduced ~
this exhibition the Market Sales Fair, whereby sellers
purchasers of stock and horses are brought
The exhibition will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
A GRAMMAR SCHOOL RECEPTION.
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF SCHOOL NO. 1O-PREs
ENTATION OF MEDALS

GRADUATION EXERCISES OF SCHOOL NO. lO-PHhs-
ENrATION OF MEDALS
The annual reception of the graduates OF
Grammar School No 10 was held yesterday afternoon AZ
the school building No $50 Wooser-s The exerclses
consisted Of music and Rotations by the members OF the
Senior Class Tie schOol-roOm was well filed mainly
with the friends of the pupils. The house was
decorated with flowers and flags. Edward scheil
presided Present the platform were Com
missioners Fuller and Patterson Inspectors
Gerard and Agnew Trustees schell TaierI and Earle,
SUPERINTENDENT Dickinson and eX-Snper1ntendent AT
wood of Jersey City, together with the donors OF the
medals The opening exercise chorus by the whole
school John Waldron gave the welcome TO the friends
and parons OF tn school feature OF the exercises was
spelling match by the members OF the senior Class AFTER
the recitation of The Nagabonds by George w ,iard
ner the medals were presented. Mr.. Gerard pre-
sentcd the Gerard Medals, for exemplary con
duct to William II. Monaghan aud Henry
SchlObolm. Mr. Bill presented the medal Tor scholar
ship 10 L. william Parsons. Joseph Hastings Won ,nc
medal for drawing. In history George A: secbach re-
cevcd the Baxter Medal To Thomas Casell was given
the Bandman Medal, in spelling. Prof. ~ NJ sahnoli;
the Principal bestowed the Principals Medal for great
est IMPROVEMENT upon Ernest Mailman In scholars
Henry Schlobon and George A. Seebach received non
orable mention, Joseph Hastings and L. W. Parsons IN
drawing, Ernest Mailman in history c0nhiss1her W
Ter presented the diplomas, after which j. William Par
a ms delivered the valedictory. The following is te
list OF graduates, the majority of whom VIII
F. w. Banta, Vim. II. Bartb Jacques Debuchy, George
W. Gardiner Frank W. Green, Joseph Hastings, Euwaru
Kelly, August J. Kmmerle Ernest Mailman, Enlcfle MAJ
mar, Wm. H. Monaghan, James II. Murphy, James L.
O'Iiara, L. william Parsons, VIM Bndensteh, hsnny
sclobohm, Geo. A. seebach, Burr W. upham, ana "m'
lizard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
PRACTICAL TESTS OF BOILER MATERIAL

The local inspectors of steamboats, are to put
the law in regard 10 the practical tests Of iron and
steel into operation at the beginning of next month For
this purpose number OF testing machines building,
one OF which will he furnished TO every Steamboat In
spoetion District The local inspectors required to
procure samples Of the iron and steel manu-
featured In their respective districts and the
tests are TO be made under the supervision OF
tue inspector General Al hitherto, the nsnuface
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
FATAL EXPLOSION ~ NEWARK.

The workmen in Hewes & Phllipss Machine
Works the foot Of Orangest, Newark. were at work
yesterday afternoon In heating piston belonging TO the
steamer Novelty for the purpose OF taking apart when
the piston xpoded with terrific noise Portions Of it
were driven through the windows DOORS and roof Of the
shop. man, Thomas Cryon, was almost instantly
killed. having arm torn from his body and his body
open by pieces OF the piston Three other men
badly injui ed about the head and face.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-24
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

xYPECTs OF THE GOVERNORS SIGNING THE BILL
CONCERNING ITS sITE-wORK To BE PUSHED
FORWARD BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The bill empowering the Department of Parks
20 set aside portion Of public land site for the
American College of Music has been signed by the Gov
ernor relieving the trustees OF the College OF some anx
ety. Everything In connection with the College re-
NAMED at q staDdsti waiting for the decision OF the
Governor would have seriously threatened the
scheme found the College, the founder would have
taken IL as an indication that the plan did
not approve itself TO the public. The founding
Of the College will now be proceeded with at Tho
Board OF Trustees which still stands uncOmpeted will
be rlled up by next week probably Several prominent
gentlemen will be invited to JOIN the Board. tempo
Tsry College will certainly be opened In the Fall The
budng 10 be used for the purpose will be decided
soon az the Board Of Trustees is completed.
The site recommended by the Department OF Public
Parks IA suitable for the College IL that portion Of
the entral Park which the new American Museum OF
Art Is building The trustees consider that the site
the public. Those who oppose the erection OF
the College OF Music in that place have made
much OF the fact that TO crowd the Central
Park with large buildings and TO set apart portions OF
public convenience for the erection of such buildings
70 destroy the character of the Park pleasure ground
for the public. Those who favor the proposed site, how
ever allege that III any case the ground Will be en-
eroaC upon, IL has been set apart for many years
past for building purposes.
IL Ia not, however yet decided that the College OF
Music shall he erected this precise spot indeed
any portion OF the public grounds the matter is still
under consideration. Proper legal provision Will he
made for eyerything connected with the College The
lawyer who has selected Is at present engaged
the Beecher trial and cannot attend 10 the College until
the trial 10