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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
GRADUATES IN MEDICINE.

COMMENCEMENT AT THR ECLECTIC MEDICAL COT
LEGE-ADDREssis BY DIR. NEWTON, lHE REV.
DR. y. b. CARTER, AND PROF. WILDER.
The Eclectic Medical College held its an
nual commencement last evening III the Masonic Temple
at Twenty third st. and SXthayc The hall was com
fortaby filled A report FOR the faculty was made by
Robert s. Newton, NJ De- President. lie SAID that tho
eclectic practice had been existence for 80 years
bu the first college organized in hcwNork IN lSGJ,
and its first President the late Mayor VIM H. Have
meyer The first Of lectures was delivered IN the
Winter OF s6667 and at that time the faculty consisted
OF seven professors who lecturcd seven hours day ior
four month to class consisting Of one student From
this small beginning the college has grown so that the
professors have ectured to class OF 800 students IN
single term Since its Organization the college has grad
uated 2G5 students
The Rev. A. b. Carter d. D.. delivered the address to
the members OF the graduating class He cautioned
them TO beware OF se1sbncss II physician discovers
potent remed should not hide the knowledge for the
sake Of private gain but should publish it 10 all and let
II he for the common good OF manKnd. lie told them
that they would meet with OppOsition, but II they would
persevere and put their trust IN God To give tEeIh
strength they would gain the victory. They should 20
out the world not only as dispensers OF the meaning
art but also Gods messengers to the SICK aud alcted
The degree Of Doctor in Medicine conferred on the
following students by the President OF the Board oil TITUS
tees Prof Alexander Wilder, VI. d.:
Gerard NJ. Realty. Edward Y. flkin,
C'lrstr,lsr \ Best Richard T.. oah
Gcnrpc w. Richard Harris,
F.iwaId ] Benjamin HaWker
John y BuTIs Hri T.. Tubbel,
on ERR bart George +. MeIkcr,
ars. c. A. Downing, Thomas Is Ne"uy
Robert &. Newton Jr
Prof Wilder, after confirming the degrees, gave the
Graduates few words Of caution regard to their prac
ice lie warned them to avoid getting III debt AZ doc
tor in debt totally untitled tor s professional huHi-
ness They should also Keep out Of political HE, as "A
uolitical doctor not Of much good The Na,dctoy
Address was then delivered by Dr. Robert Newton IT,
after which the exercises were closed win the Dchedc
tion by the Rev. j. g. Willis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE UEMPsTEAD RESERVOIR.

The Brooklyn Aldermanic Committee on
Water and Drainage met last night to consider the matter
of completing the Homestead Reservoir, in accordance
with the recommendations Of Mayor Schroeder. WIN.
Beard contractor said that the city could have had
good water foi so years for the money which has
been spent on the reservoir He was convinced that the
water in the new reservoir would never rice above IL
feet The only way to get the water was to build
. canal which should follow the low lands.
The facing Of the dam could now be furnished Tor
Sl5 ZOO The dam should be faced Is feet That wond
allow IL feet for and feet for wash MT Bur
den expressed the opinion that more than ~ feet OF
vscI could ever b attained In the Uonpstead Rsser
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
LILLE nAIKYMEN'- FUND.

Al the late meeting of dalrymcn Mt Rome,
n v the Centennial Committee OF tho Convention WAS
authorized proceed at Ia the collection Of
fad Of 10000 dcfray the expenses necessary To
cornplea display" Of dairy products at the EIht on
sb.cruonl have been received 10 this fund already,
Int the larger pari OF 1t remains uncoected Ia order
IA eperd the work Of collection the Committee have Just
issued circular. in which they say that they believe
every daryman will have sufficient national pr de to de
sire his Industry be appropriately represented al thl7
gathering Of nations and bc willing 10 contribute his
small share OF the expense Thi. great interest has more
than 1000 cheese factories and creancres on the asso
catcd plan manufacture OF it's products, with
hundreds OF thousands of private dairtes aud small
contribution from each factory would raise the sunl
needed For each $40 contributed by any individual
firm or oratIon, Centennial stock w bc duly Issued
gLnuld the amount raised he greater than needed II VIII
he cnployed 10 Offer prcniuius for the best products
The Committee appeal to the darymen OF the whole
country all citizens. and To the commercial lntcic-ts
of every town aud city In the Union" The circular II
slicd 10y the follown officers ~ the committee: j. v
H. Scnyic. Paris, " Y, Chairman; the II. II. lI0ratio
SEYMOUR, Utica y. y. President American Darymtn's
Association, Treasurer: X. y. Williams, Utica, ~ Y,
Assistant Treasurer; r. Bliss Georgia, VT Secretary
Vermont DaiIymcn's Association aud BY ~ Others,
among them being j. NJ Peters and David ". Lewis Of
York CITY, aud y A. Willard President OF the New
York STATE DAIRY nen's Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
.sw1spLER AMONG PrANo-MAKERs.

Additional facts in regard to the swindling
operations of Prof s. r. stenbinger the story OF which
was polished in THE TRIBUNE OF yesterday, have been
obtained Frederick Schuer OF No 20 East Fourteenth
It, sod him a piano Dec. 20 for S245, receiving in
payment $50 cash. and omissory note for the balance
Mr. schuler has not heard from the man since Mr.
Schiller said that he doubtful Of senbngers hon
ssty from his actions, but thought perhaps that it
would be all right. The reporter also called upon the
manager OF Decker Brothers establishment, who stated
that stepbinger wrote them about three weeks ago
and desired 10 purchase piano worth about 500 ana
paw Tor II in insallmcnts. The manager immediately
wrote TO the Postmaster and to the Presidents OF both
banks in Jervs for information as to the RESPONSE
bty Of Stenbnger The replies not being satisfactory,
letter was Stcnbingcr saying that II he would
paw 5000 cash and give note for the rest Endorsed by
Responsible person in Port Jefvis the bargain would be
closed but up this time reply has been received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28

DEFALCATION IN NEW-BRUNSWlCK, N. J'
A DEFICIT OF $4,000 IN THE ACCOUNTS on TIE
HOSIERY COMPANY-THK LOSS MADE GOOD
STATEMENTS OF THE OFFICERS.
The residents of New-Brunswick, n. D., were
much excited yesterday by the report that the norfolk
and New Brunswick Hosiery Company had suffered loss
OF about Sl42 900 Tho statement was that Jonathan
Earle the Treasurer Of the Company had kept bis bank
account with his sen Georg. Earle Of NewYork supply
ing him with checks signed IN blank which he could III
ont as bills came In against the Company. By use OF
these checks the yonng obtained and used the money
lost Jonathan Earle made tho loss good by giving up
his own property that the Company is entirely pro-
tected Mr. Earle has always borne high reputation
for business integrity in New Brunswick
TRIBUNE reporter called on Jonathan Earle last even
ing who said that he defauter to the extent OF
one dollar but that facts substantially as stated
above. George Earle, his son, had obtained fully
$4,000 the bank where the funds were depoited nav
Ing perfect confidence In him and the Company tnough
the latter supposed that anything OF the KIND coud
have been done. The abuse OF trust was discovered dur
ing the latter part of last Summer ana MI Earle sau
that though he was not responsible he had to save his
son. made over the Company private property which
IL was found entirely covered the loss and he had re-
ceiyed release in full He held the position OF Treas
urer for four months after until last Wednesday when
he resigned II had been agreed to Keep the matter
quiet but he ead that spoken of at the stockhod
ers' meeting when his resignation was accepted, and was
thus made public.
The following is the substance Of the statement OF
Lucius Porter. President Of the Company, made yes
terday TO the Board OF Directors at it's annual meeng
On Sept l. 1875, discovered deficiency in Treasures
Earle's account of $4,000, and Immediately called
meeting OF the Board II Directors. Mr.. Earle. In ef-
panai0n said that his George, in NewYOrh, was his
boOkkeeper; that il was his custom to give the son
blank checks bearing his signature 10 be used as occd
sion required and that he drew money on these checks
aud specuated Herewith in Wallst Mr.. Earle promised
the Company against loss, and, III compliance
with that promise has decided to the Company
the following property cotton mill at Burlington, VI:
valued at 100000, with an incumbrance on 1t OF
$4,000 ard real estate in Ncw-ITunswiCk and Brook
lyn N Y, valued at $4,000 and ST. 900 respectively,
with "a small incumbTance each. The Board deemed
advisable the time keep the matter quiet untl
the above property obtained, which the Board be
leye fully secures the Mr. Earle at the time owned
$4,000 of the Company stock in his own name, ana
$4,000 in the name VI his son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
CONVENTIONS.
TEMPERANCE IN NEW-JERSEY.


ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE STATE ALLIANCE
$1,000 RAISED FOR STATE AGEET-GRoRan
g. PAGE ELECTED PREsiDENT-THR PLATFORM
OF THE ALLIANCE.
TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 27.-Notwithstandm
the nclemency Of the weather, the State Temperance
Alliance meeting to-day largely attended. The prin
cpal feature was the presence OF Mrs. Weidmyer and
several other ladies connected with the Christian Wo
mems Temperance Union. Their speeches created
great deal Of enthusiasm. George Sheppard Page was
made chairman. The Executive Committees report
showed that eleven towns In New-Jersey have adopted
no license The committee recommended the employ.
ment Of State agent and the organization OF youthS
Temperance societies. The financial report showed
small balance on hand.
George sheppard Page Of Morris County unant
mousy reelected for President Vice President wac
selected from each county, and O. K Snyder and Henry
b. Howell were elected Secretaries
Subscriptions amounting 10 over 81 200 were then
taken for the employment OF n state agent
The Rev. Dr. Crane reported the resolutions They
recommend: . A..
FIRST law giving TO the people the night to decide
the question 81 license license In their localities.
SecOnd The employment OF State agent
Third Inviting the cooperation Of women.
Fourth law giving women the hight W vote on 'he hauos
iiGh The formation Christian Temperance
Un.Ons In all parts Of the State
StIth Juvenile organizations
spen Expresses objections 10 the renfng OF any
part OF budn Tor the sale OF liquors
Eighth Thanks the United states senate iof ther 'ose
favor gathering the statistics OF crime, &C A.. A.
Other resolutions also adopted In reference 10 tne
ress OF the and giving thanks 10 God ior tneu
success. The meeting was extremely SUCCESSFUL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE BOSTON COMMITTEE IN CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Jan. 27.-A brilliant re-
cepton was given by the Washington Light Infantry last
evening In honor OF the Boston visitors, who have
brought souvenirs OF the participation OF that corps in
the Bunker Hill Centennial last June. The Hon. G. H.
snonton welcomed the visitors. The Hon. j. C. Park OF
Bostop In behalf OF the ladies OF Massachusetts, pre-
,en4d 10 the CORPS q costly ana beautiful banner
hazoned with the aims OF Massachusetts and South
Carolina the stan being surmounted with white dove
HEARING An olive branch In his address, he referred TO
IN. Lexington celebration Of April last when Gov Cham
hsrIa,n told him that though he had lost dear
the battlefield OF Virginia, he would bury forever upon
the halo ed ground where they stood the bitter MEM
ories of the past (Appausel "Well," said Ar Park,
"the sentiment went like wild fire through the commu
nitv and the determination was expressed that the
coming 18th of June would have representatives
from all OF our sister States at Bunker Hill Centen-
NAL You came You no doubt tried to describe the
sight You saw there shall try TO describe the sights
have seen here Yet you can't tell IL you must iesl IT,
loveletter Is worth nothing when compared to this
kissing his handl. Immense applausel We saw GU
on that day boys Union men, with The same hearts as
ours beating for liberty, and we would have kept you
there n you hadn't been well guarded Mr. Park
told before closing OF the Committees visit to Virginia
and the houses OF Washington and OF Patrick henry.
Speeches also made by Col. snons Major Gchtist,
Can't Bartlett Of Boston, and others. The BOstOnans
have been the recipients Of constant attention during
their stay They spent yesterday In sn excursion 10
Forts Bunter and MOultre, and other historic points
They viii leave for home tonight
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among propertyow sud they claim that the venl
ators extending from the fou dalton tbs Roof Of t
ements and supposed to all the foul air from 4
rooms the contrary introduced feid gases from ihs
cellars 1t resolved to submit ~ the Iegslaturs
bill to protect the property against the sncrosSh
men Of the Board OF Health.
POLICE NOTES
About 8 q. m. yesterday the body Of IN unknown
man. who fell into the North River At Eleventh rsov
cred The appeared to be about ~ years age ~
brown hair, red mustache and wore black clothes.
In the United States Circuit Court criminal
branch sentence VIII be passed Cd SATURDAY On bernard
for making counterfeit i've cent nickel and Emile
Giobbe for passing counterfeit $40 bin Ip the NrN
Mott motion will be for arrest Of judgment And
trial. the ground Of in the Judges charge
In the case of Thomas Stewart. who was com.
United States Commissioner Osborn eIfradition
England charge Of attempt to commit murder Judge
Batcford yesterday, In the United states District Court
granted wrts OF habeas corpus and cerora the s2
ton Of A. II. Purfy stewards counsel The wrts
able IL IL is claimed that the evidence
insufficient prove assault with intent 10 mursr p1
vided In the EItTadition Treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
EXPECTED POLICE CHANGES.

The Police Commissioners have been very
buay since the reorganization Of the Board, and 1t is
believed they will make marked changes In the force
for fortnight The transfer Of many OF the captains
and reorganization OF the detective Office are expected.
Reveral plans have been discussed by the Commissioners
and all tend TO the end OF Tightening the work thrown
upOn Superintendent Waings shoulders and rendering
the force more efficient The plan of placing captain
or an inspector the head OF the detectives has been
suggested but Of these officers well be spared
from his present duties The proposition to raise one OF
the detectives TO the rank OF captain Is not favored
public would then be deprived Of his services
AZ detective The which will probably be adopted
will select competent sergeant and place him in
the detective office. While lie could carry out all the
ordinary routine work, superintendent Wallng would
assume the personal direction OF intricate and important
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE BECL WITH DEFALCATION.

B. r. Rabbit, the soap manufacturer, APP
peared before the Grand Jury yesterday TO give tes
nony relative to the alleged dealcaton OF Lis late book
Keeper Beckwith. 1t is stated that in all probability
more than one indictment viii be found against the al
legged criminal a. testimony susans tho TACT That
BecKwith was guilty OF forgery well as embezzement
A. Brown the counsel for Mr. Babbt, stated that the
examination Of the books far as II has proceeded
shows the amount Of the dcalcat0n 20 be over SOOoOO
and thought that II may reach S33oOOO or f4oooOV
M Brown said 1t well established that thomas H.
Lewis accomplish In the manipulation OF the
books, the entries in some instances appear III his
handwriting He said tnat no steps had been taken Tor
the of Lewis and thought would lie taken,
though IL was probable that an indictment would DC
found against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
BURROUGHS DECLARED INSANE.
CONCLUSION OF THE TRIAL FOR WIFE-MURDER IN


The trial of Joseph j. Burroughs for the
murder OF his wife to sudden termination yeser
day in the Kings County Court OF Oyer ana TcI1niner
At the opening OF the Court Attorney Brtton
said that during the progress OF the trial. having doubts
from the actions Of the prisoner whether the latter was
in his right mind he had elegraphed to Dr. Ordman, Dr.
Gray Of the State Lunatic Asy lum and Dr. Kellogg to
come 20 Brooklyn. The two latter responded. They
applied all the tests that their skill and e1-
perience suggested As result OF their exanlna-
tons they certified that the prisoner was insane and 40
seriously afflicted that his recovery was Improbable In
accordance with these certificates the DlstrctAtofney
asked the Court to instruct the jury to render Veluct
on tue ground of insanity. The jury, under the recOn
OF the Court brought III verdict that the prisoner is
not guilty OF the Oensc charged by OF insanity al
the lime he committed the deed and thai in the opinion
of tbs Jury the insanity still continued Burrou hs was
then remauded 10 Jail to await his commitment u the
state Asylum Utica During tho whole trial ami at ITS
conclusion his IA wore an nmobie expression and he
seemed 10 be perfectly indifferent Ia the result lie
WAS removed from the court by rear entrance az the
audience appeared 10 be excited at the terin
M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA wITHDRAws.

EFFECT or A WAR WITH NATIVE IElBEb-fIAH VI
TIE COMMISSIONER 10 MAXI Az EAIIIBiE
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2G.-The Resident Com
missioner TO the Centennial Exhibition for the Republic
OF Liberia has just received official Information conhrn
ing the former report Of the Withdrawal by the Govern
ent Of that country Of the appropriation formerly mace
$40 OOO-ior display Of It's products IL appears that
the money had 10 be uted In the prosecute OF TIE
war against the synges melted II II charsf by the
british residents OF Sierra Leone. and that the
finances OF the Republic are 80 straitencd mat teTo
4. no prospect of It's being replaced hr. EDWARD
q Morris The Commissioner, had Already col
lcctcd a quantity of coffee and palmoH soap
and had made arrangements for procuring specimens Of
o the other articles OF commercial value produced by
the country such INDIGO spices ginger AFRO"
ruot gums IVORY ginger and hard woods, ana II" II NJ"
wiling now that Liberia should step out LOT %dnt ol
fcy Thousands OF dollars lie has proposed 10 iIesM' III
PAYNE that the Government should place sJoOp III tht
hands Of Mr. j. o. n stOcknaIn, member of MT MOTIFS
commercial firm who IL now on TT Paus liNCr, thai
he should purchase the articles needed Tor the Ehllhi
ZION and that they should bc sold here at the close OF the
Fair ard The proceeds lcrs expenses returned to the IL
bcan Treasury II this Offer + not accepted the Com
missioner " ~ make such display ~ he can win inc
articles on hand, but II viii OF course be ncompf,t ana
unsltlsl actOTy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
, swISDLER's OPERATIONS CHECKED.

At the TOmbs Police Court yesterday James
l. Lyle was charged by Joseph ii. Graham hardware
merchant at No S. Cnambersst' with larceny and oh
tanning money by false pretenses. On Tuesday the
psoner GAME 10 Grahams store and stated that he
brother Of Mr. Lyle of the firm Of Lyle Hammond, in
Charlotte, n. c., hardware merchants. known to Mr.
Graham and that he to this city TO buy goods for
that nrm. He won the confidence OF Mr.. Graham, and
induced him cash forged draft for 500 on the firm
of Lyle a Hammond He also obtained ~ revolSers
osensibly for that frm Yesterday morning the prs-
cncr came again Grshsm store and was detected by
sexI In the act Of stealing shoe brush In the mean
vSis NJ GRAHAM lad discovered that Lyle WA .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-In the Supreme Conrt OF
the United states Today Thomas Young Of Huntington VI
and James HOban esq Of Washington D. C., were admitted
to practice as ATTORNEYS and cOuuseOs OF this court
fase No lOi s-igned-Mrs. hyra Clarke Gaines plalnun
Joseph Fuentes 1T aArRument cOncudod w
Mr. J. : Black Of Counsel for the plaintiff in error.
NO gned-The Town Of Concord, plaintiff IN error
art The savings BaukReargued by George IL
Williams for the plaintiff and by Sanford b
Perry the defendant in error. -
No l2irhe Home insurance Company plaintiff IN error'
AFT BENJAMIN LUCID. sm,sed with costs.
No l2i-IIenrietta 8 Could eXrctrI, paiutf III error,
AIT The Evansville and Charlottesville Railroad Companyf
Argument by Nj Charles Tracy Of eoals' ioT ne
plaintiff In error
Adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
BURGLARIES AND THEFTs.

Early on Wednesday morning burglars entered the
warehouse OF Louis the second floor of No ~
Maenue stole three bales OF cochinea and other prop
erty valued at $500.
Between M and p. Jan. IS man sole $40 from
the room o. Miss Aiken al No. l67 West Fntythrdst
Walter W. Lambert. H. employed as amesseneer ~
Patrick Kelly Of No Hudson arrested on ednes
iay on charge OF stealing 5000 The money hal peen 10.
trusted the boy 10 deposit 81 bahA ~ he hsnsVon
YESTERDAY the prisoner was comnltt@
Charles b. John Drum. tramps who stated thN
philadelphia, committed Yesterday 10
Jersey civ four brakes from the Pennsylvania
Railroad cars Tho OF the articles stolen lie 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-28
THE COAL FOR THE BROOKLYN POOR.
COMPLAINTS THAT THE CONTRACTORS GIVE LIGHT
WEIGHT AND A POOR QUALITY.


WEIGHT AND A POOR QUALITY.
Several complaints have been made lately as
- to quantity and quality OF the coal furnished by
order Of the Kings County Charity Commissioners to the
poor of Brooklyn The Commissioners their last meet
ing ordered their bring the ia to the attention
Of the Supply Committee OF the Kings County Charity
Commissioners. Among the applicants for coal was Mrs
Hughes of Court and Churchss. She received an order
for half ton and the coal was delivered by the
tractor on last Tuesday. Patrick Judge and George
Archdal OF the st. Vincents Benevolent Society, well
known and respected citizens, hearing the com
plants, determined TO ascertain whether tne
facts were as represented and requested Mrs hughes 10
permit the he weighed The coal was taken to
the store Patrick Lynch Courtst End Fourth place
and found TO weigh. it is ated $50 pounds or 900
pounds less than half ton. Mr. Judge and Mr. Archda
the same day. stopped another of the contractors
coal carts, but the driver declined to permit them to
weigh the coal ir. Judge declares that the coal was
full OF dust ara dirt Mr. Archda reported the case Of
Mrs Hughes to COmInis Began who yesterday sent
for the GOAL contractor and asked his explanation The
atte said that his carts had dividing board in them
end il might happen sometimes that slight deficiency
might exist in the weighing Of half ton. When asked
whether 900 pounds 900 would be considered slight
deficiency the contractor replied "No"
The subject came up yesterday at meeting OF the
Kings County Board Of Supervisors when g. g. French
protested against the abrogaton of his contract for coal
without first giving him hearing and trying his coal
The Court Committee was instructed To consider
his yeducst A communication received from the
Commissioners OF Charities, stating that MI French
hsd not adhered the terms Of his contract regarding
either the quantity or quay OF tne coal IuiMieheu oS
him 70 the poor Of First aud Second Distcts The Con
mittee 10 which had been referred the case OF Mr..
French reported that examination OF the coal Iu-
whether tie coal came up to the standard agreed
npOn