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New-York tribune., 1875-06-29

COMMENCEMENT SERVICES IN YOSKERS. n. Y.-AD-
DRESS BY THE REV. W. I. BURNS.
The Sixth Annual Commencement exercises
Of Union Free School Of District No. in lonkers N "
took place in the Assembly Hall last eve'ng The hall
Was filled with the parents and friends Of pupils and
decorated with fags, notices, and flowers Diplomas
were awarded to young ladies' and five young gentle
men. as follows Emma Hill Madeleine V. Small Beverly
A. Smith Adam G. Stevens, william X. Lamberton,
Stephen r. Lyons and John ii. Curran
The exercises were opened with choral singing by the
school and prayer b. the Rev. Mr. Allison Choral pieces
duets and tros were sung between the literary PORTIONS
Of the exercises, and attracted much attention.
Stephen Lyons delivered the salutaory taking for his
subject. Our Free Schools" Compositions were
read by John II. Curran, Military and Ma
val warfare;" by William r. Lamberton, on
Ancient and Modern Laws" by Beverly A.
Smith, on Some of the Vices OF the Times; !"
and by Madeleine V. Small, on The Undue lninence OF
Fashion Adam Stevens read an essay on line , war war
dctory Address fell upon Miss Emma Hill: She took
The TOws of MemSy SGy. for her school fSspe' s H
gave suggestive glimpsss Of ,,n the p. f@tnrs u
Burns delivered brief address to the graduates He
congratulated the class the facilities which they
and the teachers upon the evidence which the class gave
of their efficient labors lie spoke OF lhe Number
and drew a parallel between the class and the seven
primary colors of The solar spectrum, which combined
produced Wnltc lOiifiLtu Igut. ~
hood and manhood, they should concentrate each one
for the advancement Of some distinct positive
mission. He exhorted each to be true to himself
and herself they could lie anything successfully they
could be themselves. lie said that the Darw inan theory
traced back the lineage Of man until 1t found ,ts
origin In an ape. Many and women, by
their aimess and initiative lives, gave q
colorng OF confirmation to this theory But he wanted
them TO discredt the theory by being far possible
themselves Again he said the rainbow, formed Of the
seven sOlors OF the spectrum was promise from 'od
written in characters light in the sky. The Graduating
class was also premise. He called upon them TO re-
deem the promise parents teachers and TO each other
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
COLLEGE OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.

EXERCISES AT THE TwENrY-FIFTH ANNUAL CON-
observation-disclosures OF CARDINAL MCLosKEY.
The twenty-fifth annual Commencement OF
the College OF st. Francis Xavier, at No. 40 West FIJI
teenhs was held last evening The large hall OF the
college was filed by audience composed OF the friends
and relatives Of the graduates and the pupils and pro
OF the institution. Among the more prominent
persons present were Cardinal McCloskey, the
Rev. Henry Hudon, President Of the college; !;
tho Rev. Father Chavaux supeior-General OF
the Jesuits In NewYork and Canada; Father
Preston, vicar-GeDeral and Chancellor; Father Far
ley Secretary of the Cardinal; Father Morary, of
Chatham Four Corners; Father D0nnely. Dr. McSweeny
the Rev. Henry Brann d. D.; Father James Morancy OF
Brooklyn; Father Edwards, Father Rordan; the Rev.
Father Goeckeln, President OF st. Johns College, Ford
ham, and Commissioners Brennan and Lynch. The plat
form was decorated with buss Of Cardinal McCloskey
Washington and Shakespeare draped with American flags
Above the central hag, and extending across the plat
form, long scarlet streamer, bearing In gold the
words, d" Long live our Cardinal"
At 7:3O D. IN. the graduating class entered. led by
Cardinal McClosky, Superior General Charvaux, and
President HudOn. The exercises were orened by an
overture, EItaana in Ager." by the band This vas
followed by address TO the Cardinal by J. s. Moiil
who spoke of the many houors which the College had
ceiyed at his hands A discourse, "What Is LbcryP
was delivered by j. b. Manahan, and was received with
great applause. After selection from "Fausr' by the
band J. 8. McGil read essay on 1.-THE fallaees Oh
Liberty" which he spoke Of the many ideas men have
OF liberty, criticisng some prominent men OF both
sentiments somewhat severely. An essay, License
versus Liberty" read by J. y. Higgins
He spoke OF the great license Of tho times, say
ing that tho grossest .mmoraltes were dgnined
by the teachings Of schools Of philosophy The last
discourse was The Truth Of Liberty" by McElroy,
who of his essay bid farewell for his class to
the professors and fathers Of the institution and 10 the
assembled audience.
At the close Of his speaking three chairs placed
On the frpnt of the plstp, and Vie Cardinal Superior
General and President rese from their paces In front ef
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29

Dennis Burns hers called Mr.. Waterbury to order,
as he did noe weak On his motion to reconsider.
Mr. Waterbury being riledinorder by thefnair, ree-
rated that it simply afarrefo state THAI Tammany
all represented the people Heoy regretted that In max
ing this remark he might possibly have nferiered WIN
tho schemes Of Mr. Dennis Burns
Ts caused somewhat of sensation and while several
delegates called upon Mr. wateburns TO apologize 10 MT
Burns motion to adjourn made and carried amid
applause.
COMMENTS ON THE MEETING.
The meeting the topic Of cOcversaton In poticai
circles last evening In most Of the gatherings OF poll
cians there was some who had attended the meet
ing or had heard directly from it, and was therefore,
enabled to tell who the prominent poll
leans present Among the Tammany Han adherents
organization, and q belief that II would not prove
formidable under the leadership OF those now
and directing the movement. Inc same gu % s ~.
"The party which has opposed lammaht iiati io' Ae
On the other hand the Republicans ana inae &C
Democrats inclined to believe tnnt thsIc was
chance Of building up successful opposition 10 iah
many Hall IL was urged by these sy ympathlzers tDat
ncnt in the ranks OF the men opposed to ram
many Hall for the past three years, or evSd %",d
since its reorganization there were others VINO ad
places OF trust in Tymmany Hall. and these might pc
looked upon as positive GAIN ana as . ,ing of
10 the organization. The presence az the M
Charles H. Swan had charge OF Controller Green
in Albany during the past Winter, ana VINO no" n4,u
A position in the Department OF Finance was Ioossu NJ
upon as giving the organization 10 certain 1aVcs ne
counteDance and support Of the Controller was De
ljeyed that certain amount OF patronage could DC oo
tanned from the Finance and Fire Departments "no Po'
siby from the Police and Park Departments.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
CITY GOVERNMENT TOPICS.
THE PARADE GBOUND COMMlssioNERs-bNsETIIE
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SUPERVISORS
GIN FrIz JOHS pokIER NOT TO RESIGN,

THE PARADE GROUND COMMlssIONERs-bNsETTIE
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SUPERVISORS
GEN. FIIZ JOHN pOkIER NOT TO RESIGN.
Tie Park Commissioners and Corporation
Counsel called yesterday the Mayor relative 10 the
appointment OF Commissioners Of Estimate and Assess
ment provide for laying out parade ground In the
upper part OF the island 1t finally resolved to post
pone the consideration Of the matter until July s, and
further postpone 1t for 80 days. after which argu
n,cnts will heard from those interested.
call has been issued for meeting Of the Board Of
Supervisors at noon, Monday next TO receive and re-
wise the tax books Of the city, There Is question
whether or not the Board can hold meeting that
day, II being legal holiday The law provides that the
Board Of Supervisors shall meet the first Monday In
July OF each year TO receive the taxbOoks Nothing is
said about holidays The Corporation Counsel gives II
his opinion that the Board must meet There Is
another question In connection with this matter The
seven Republican members OF the Board OF Aldermen
Are contempt by their Democratic colleagss
Republican members FROM acting Supervisors r. Pres
ien Lewis holds that they cannot act, while Alderman
Morris Ia of the opinion that they can.
The Mayor has stll under advisement the appoint
ment Of Kairoad Commissioners under the Hustled Rapid
Transit vet very large number OF names have already
been presented 10 the Mayor from which 70 make secc-
ton lie IN hurry 10 announce his choice and
understood that he bas not made up bic Mind whom
he will seect. lie uat tey WIN be men In
| whom the soininapiIy has confidence.
Ts sstsinsnt tLal Gen. TITS JVhR P0ytss y 70 reign
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
PROF SAMUEL CURTIS HORsFORD.

Prof. Samuel Curtis HOrsford, a well-knOwn
citizen Of Paterson, n. j., died at his residence in FL
lisons near Auburn-st, Sunday night after severe
Illness hch had lasted several weeks Prof Horsford
was born in Falls Village, Jtchfeld County, Conn.,, on
March IT, 1919. In 1s42 he was graduated at the
Wesleyan University. at Middletown Conn., and In 1850
was admitted to Of that State. Subsequently he
removed to Wesborough Tioga County n. Y, to accept
the position OF principal in the Academy at that place
In 1854 he assumed charge Of the East Ward public
school, then known as the High school, Mt Paterson and
In May 1871, appointed Superintendent OF Public
Schools which position lac held until September, 1873
when he resigned subsequently appointed prin
cpal OF Public School No 3 where he remained to the
time of his DEATH On Decoration Day last, while out
driving his attempted 10 away and he wound
the rens around his wrist the result OF which the de-
yeopuept OF a malignant carbuncle, which caused his
death The funeral viii take place from the Church OF
the Holy Communion In Paterson. at p. H. to-day.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
SCHOOL CONTROTERSY IN BALTIMORE.

FIGHT OVER sECrARIAN APPROPRIATIoNs-PAY-
MENr or $4,000 ENJoINED-THg POSITION or
THE TAx-PAPERs-To GO To THE COURT OF
APPEALS
BALTIMORE, June 2S.-In the Circuit Court
OF Baltimore City today upon bin OF complaint OF
tain taxpayers in the City OF Baltimore, Judge Plnkncy
granted preliminary injunction prohibiting the Mayor
and City Council and tho officers and agents OF the
latter, from paying certain appropriations to O
number Of charitable and benevolent institutions
In this city, and restraining such Institutions
from demanding payment The City Council recently
passed an ordinance which approved by the Mayor
making appropriations to a number OF charitable and
benevolent institutions, public and seearaD such as the
Aged Mems Home. the Aged women's Home Maryland
Agricultural Society, institutions for the blind Union
Protestant Intrnary, st. Marys Industrial school and
others, amounting In the aggregate to about S5o,-
900. When the ordinance was before the City
Council, IL vigorously opposed by number Of Pro
testant clergy and taxpayers the ground of ilegay
and because the Catholic institutions received an undue
proportion OF the appropriation. The bill filed today
alleges that the Mayor and City Counel
Of sOs affairs in and se can Of oy its
exercise the defined and limited powers and perform the
duties prescribed in lie charter and In the acts Supple
menary thereto; and they not sustain or aid agen-
cles however beneficial IN themselves which are Dot
called for required the exercise OF the powers and
Further the institutions aforesaid o them
In any proper legal public or such agencies %
or assist by taxation and that the levy, for the pur
pose OF paying the appropriations Illegal and void
The bill also charges that the minglng Of political and
charity the side as II Is to political purity on
the other The taxpayers whose means are sqnsndered
In official charity without respect ~ his per-
sonal Judgment and feelings, are not only restricted
thereby In their private characters but loss In greater
or less degree cheerful sense Of their obligations
whatever the decision Of Judge Pinkney may be the
motion dissolve tho Injunction the Will be taken
70 the Court Of Appeals.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
ODORS FROM DISTILLERY REFUSE.

A NUISANCE TO THOSE LIVING NEAR THE GRAND
CENTRAL DEPOT-NECEssiTY OF USING TIGHT
CARS TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE OF VILE SMELLS
There has been considerable complaint 10y
persons living the DeghborhOod OF the Grand Central
Depot the dsageeable OdoTs that arise from the
disery products shipped in the cars at that
point Assistant Sanitary Superintendent James said
yesterday that the Sanitary Inspectors had frequently
reported that disageeabe, sour odors arise from the
dppngs this dstery refuse in the cars at the Forty
sccondst Depot. These odOrs, however, do not extend
for any considerable distance but are confined TO the i
mediate neghborlood of the freight yard. The sewers
receive drppiugs and carry them OF before hey
ever can become general nuisance. -
Dr lanes added that not considered dan
ccrous the alt OF those living In the Deighborh0od
The bad odors that, ut times, pervade tho Murray H
district arise from the oil refncres the vcr at
Hunters Point The OF these odOrs have been care
fully investigated by inspectors OF the Sanitary Bureau
DR. James said that II the railroad companies would pro-
vide tight for the transportation Of distiery refuse
the dsagrceabe smells from this source might easily be
avoided.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
OBITUARY..
ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE.

ANTOINE LOUIS BARYE
Paris telegram says that Antoine LOUIS
Barge the ceebrated sculptor, is dead This versatile
artist who owed celebrity his genius and industry
was born In Paris Sept. "a, 1875, and in his boyhood
was placed in the workshop OF steel cngraver In 1872
he was drawn in the conscrptOn and served year In
the army with the engineers and sappers. He returned
at the peace OF 1914 to his profession az chaser study
ing at the same time drawing and modelling in both
of which he greatly improved in the ateers OF NJ Boso
and Baron Gros His first exhibition at the competition
OF the Ecolc dcs Beaux Arts was when he gained
hono BILE mention for engraving the subject OF which
WAS Mon OF CrotOna devoured by li0n and In lsl7
and 1920 he obtained second prizes for sculpture
NJ Barge began exhibiting his sculptures AT inc
Salon de Beaux Arts in 1927 and continued to do so reg
ulay until 1896 when, the jury having refused several
Of his works. the indignant artist ceased to exhibit Tor ii
years From lsis to 1851 he occupied the post OF Keeper
aud director Of the plaster casts 1T the Louvre anu III
1880 he was appoptcd to surntend the OF draw
ing relating to natural history Versailles and In 1894
to a similar post in the Museum Of Natural History
NJ Barye' attained great success In modelling Wild
animals which he reproduced With singular accuracy
and grouped with striking effect His bronze group or
Lion Choking Boa" In the Garden OF the Tnileries at
Paris added greatly 10 his reputation and Is deemed one
NJ bs hest works lie modelled than 80 groups and
statues which rank among the principal productions oi
French art, well as an indchnite h""oer
of bronzes Of less account NJ Barge was accorded
several marks Of distinction in his native land ana
abroad At the Paris Exhibition OF 1855 he obtained
grand medal OF honor the only one awarded IN artistic
br,zes In 1861 he appointed member OF the Juy
which decided a. to the claims for admission OF works OF
art into the London Exhibition Of 1861 He created
OF the Legion Of Honor by King Louis Philippe
in s33 and was promoted be officer Of the same
in November, 1855.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
HENRY OELRICUs.

Henry Oelichs, of the firm of Oelrichs d
Co. agents Of the North German Lloyds Steamship Com
pany died yesterday morning at his residence in West
Twentythirst. Mr. Oelrichs was born in Bremen, and
was In the sixtysxh year Of his age at the time OF his
death He came TO this country at very early age, ana
entered into business in Baltimore IN the house OF the
firm In which he subsequently became partner ID TINS
citv In Baltimore he married Miss May, lady belong
ing 10 family well known in that city and during hs
residence there made friends In both CONNER
cial and social life.
MIR Oerchs held several important positions OF trust,
and Al the time of his death director in the Me-
cbanjcs Bank and the NewYork Mutual Insurance Com
papy His funeral will take place tomorrow morning
from Calvary Church. on FOurth-ave
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struck by lightning during the thunder storm Sunday
night. Little damage was done
NEW-JERSEY.

NEW-JEhSEIs
ELrzABErH.-The Rev. II. M. Gallagher Of
the Broad Street Baptist Church Sunday resigned hs
pasorate Of that Society He aed that yet he had not
accepted any ea but Is thought thas he WIN 20 -
New-TIaven. "A man named EDgeieaeh swan ecr0es
the Staten Island Sound towing by rore held IN hs
teeth, boat containing three men re made tne ulaa
on n bet and swan across In nine minuteAL
NgwTOS.-During the shower on Saturday evening ae
this place the of Levi Puder In the suburbs Of the
town was struck y lightning, and several children wero
slightly injured fhe roof upper noor and Fable win
dOws some What damaged, and the building nred
the fire was promptly exti.iguisbed.
BR,NCHvrLLE- During q shower on Saturday Of this
place boy was Knocked OF fence by charge OF light
ming and lay insensble for time During the con-
puauce OF the wer flames seen IN the direction
of sparta and there were that several buildings
had been burned.
PATEEsON-The Register OF vital stausuce reports ~
deaths during the present month.
PviICE NOTES.
Yetta Abrahams. 8 child years Of age. fell rom
the fourth story window o 80 10 Chysest and snssned
fatal injuries, yesterday. .
Charles Dugan Of 10. 243 First-ave was shot In
the left shoulder last nga b, an unknown poy I'D
who was playing with sI,s'. cannon
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
HOME NEWS.

YESTERDAY. AT HUpNuFS -
BROADWAY.
o. H. So. Noon. 89o Sp. M 05o Midnight TO-
III chest during the day, g50. L1wesy II
Average, Slo Same day, 1874 7sS.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
POISON JAROF PICKLES.

There was case OF extensive poisoning last
NIGHT at No 255 West Houston-st About 1890 p. m.
the family, including Daniel Malone, Kate Malone,
Emma Malone Johanna Malone Mary Malone, and Mary
Murphy sat down supper They had cold meat on the
table, bread and cheese beer and pickles All ate largely
of pickles All Of family in their usual state OF
good health at supper In about hour aerward all
were taken with cramps and vomiting. DIR. petitean
was called n and he pronounced the case one OF poison
ing Some poisonous substance had evldently pecn mil
eied with the acid used in making the pickles.
Antdoes were administered ana WIN .1e a. dp;g
were to out Of danger Daniel Malone sti
remained critical condition the remedies I'M ere,
seeming to ha, little erect upon his system Inc phy-
scians were decide whether the POISONOUS SUD
stance taken was cOpperas arsente OF copper was
believed TO substance used to make the pickles
look fresh and green An analysis 10 be made OF the
fluid in the kettle, which taken to the Ninth frecnct
Police Station.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth drenue Hotel-COngTessman W.. H. BaInnm .a
NJ Cnnerticut Cen George A. sheridan OF ionsann am
John Of Boston linton sq"a,s
r. O. Walthal Of Mississippi Holman House-Wiian -
Nc Alpine Of Albany fbemdrte Hotst-Anhony Hgsns
NJ a Oiatrict Attorney for Delaware. Widsor HoNer
Congressman Lynch Of Maine Brrroo Honssmntn
f. ~ Wnslow Of st. Louis. .dBTDums Hoks-Sta'o "e"'
RosWell A Parmenter Of Troy
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
(AnnouncemenHl
DANpRUFr-BURNErr's COCAINE removes.

No DANGER OF DISAGREEMENT with that
rreat Jury public when KSoxB bright and attractive
style Summer HATS IL submitted 70 ts decaon
There exists but opinion OF Its elegance and the SURPRISING
comfort II affords and that H. that has rival
Buy your KSoxs 22 Broadway or In the Fifth Ave
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29
THE BROOKLYN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

THE BROOKLYN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
DIR. ANDREW oTTARsoN CONFIRMED As HEALTH
oyprcER-PAY or THE YIRExES ISCRRAsED.
The Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen Yesterday
received from Mayor Hunter and confirmed the nomina-
ton of Dr. Andrew Otarson for Health Omcer The new
anno,nee formerly held the same position and he, with
the Presidents of tbo Boards OF Aldermen and Police VIII
constitute the new Beard Of Health. After considerable
debate resolution providing for increasing the pay OF
nremen 800 each per month was adopted. This VIII
make q total increase OF $4,000 per year. comnuh
cation was received from the Mayor vetong resolution
providing for the application Of patent gas TO
the gas lights in the public buildings, at cost OF
on the ground that there Is no money sppcape 10 'na
purpose 49,
Alderman Rowey offered resolution censuring Alder.
man Gardner for eTasng the name OF George benctt
from the list of nominees for members OF the BOARD OF
Education, approved by the Committee on Ednca,ion,
after the other members the Committee had signed the
renort After considerable debate. substitute, offered
by Alderman Zinde was adopted providing for the ap
pOinment Of an investigating committee. Ane ooaru
adjourned until tomorrow evening.
New-York tribune., 1875-06-29

his poeltion "A Commissioners Of Public Works. and 40
cept that of Engineer Of the Dock Department. an
| nOunced 20 be without foundation. .. .-,.
the city and county finances for ths vcek zee % endns
urday last Balance June 49, e1 s27 800 es receIpss
for the week, ss7ss "A; payments Tor the week.
| Si49s7O 81 balance, June 20, 81 6S6,s6 IA
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ATLANTIC Cry, N. j., june 2a.-The American d0,l-
Saving had thorough trial this murns through
the ereahes With strong wind Ard heavy ard pseyvo
thas We boat 70 AixAss has been fcpSeseutv4