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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Just opened, from the late New York auction,
TWENTY PIECES BLACK GRENADINRJ,
at Is cents Der yard nice goods, warranted to hold
their color IS good anything sold - cents
ALSO,
TIN PIECKS SUMMER SILKS
ct rs cents, very cheap, and
EIGHT PIECES BLACK TAMI6B
Of 70, SIN, q, o. .l1K, ard Sl3s.
PLAID and Striped GREN AbINEs from u cents 10
q -, in handsome styles for overdress.
full stock Of ell kinds Of season able DRY
GOODS, 10 which Ne invite the attention Of eli.
Polite and prompt attention ct al times.
~ Remainder location.
s-pon. o,., 10; 81 ssh Strs ST pOrshSss
DIHIs ct - cents per yard. (my1-nI W. n. b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

AeT BUT NOT LEAsTl-A genuine Middle
n. &c. FLANNEL SUIT for els, at 1911 Pennsyl-
NanIa aVenue. m526 tr
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R,irE Ho,lses I'm. NnJ<

Auction Sale.
On MONDAY, Hsy 09th. ct s o'clock D. n On
the 0femises, 10. lo4 9Th q. n ", eGtofy brick
house.
LOuss.
One OF cam, Of oss0-1 ~ esnt. Soe 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26
PERSONAL.

~ com patbility, &c. residence uun, cesssry. Fee
sft.r decree. A. GOODRICH, p. o. Box 1887,
Ckicsgo. my rs Ct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-26

'HHE LARGEST SIZE MAN can be fitted In
1011 Pennsylyania avenue
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SCIENCE IN THE COURTS.

An interesting feature the examination, yester
day, of Professor Doremus, the analytical chemist in
the of Funck against the New York Mutual Insur-
Company, still trial before Judge Sanford in the
Superior Court II is claimed that certain check for
81 500 by General sturm altered by Spence
Pettis, serving out term In the Massachusetts,
State Prison upon conviction Tor forgery. Photo
presented by the witness and shown to the jury
Every delicate line and shadow was revealed with
errng nicely and distinction The professor gave II
his view that the check had been tempered with.
He also gave statement OF tho appearance Of the
check under powerful microscope. This novel species
OF testimony created quite sensation In court and
promised the Inauguration of Dcw era in applying
scientific knowledge 10 tests OF this kind, IN which the
developed tell story whose trcthfulnoss
mi he cnilirnVarInd
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SUMMARY OF LAW GASES.

Chief Justice Shea stated yesterday that james r.
Snnott, recently appointed a judge OF the Marine
Court by Governor Tlden, would, at u meeting OF tho
judges time this week, be assigned regular
court duty.
Messrs. Field Deyo counsel for Mrs. Mary Ann
Brown, who has recently been declared the lawful
widow of John L. Brown tho late celebrated city
tractor, filed their bond yesterday in the Supreme
Court ON appeal IRON previous decision Of the
Surrogate admitting Mr. Browns will to probate
In the United States Circuit Court yesterday d. X.
olney Winter, trial for stealing registered letter
from the Rondout Post once, was found guilty. A
motion in arrest OF judgment made by Mr. Purdy,
Winters counsel, which decision reserved.
The jurors were then discharged Tor the term and the
Court adjourned
Frank Marston was arrested on charge of having
passed Gustavus Bretsch, of No 40 Third avenue,
counterfeit nve-dcllar bill on the Traders National
Bank, OF Chicago, Ill 1t charged that he had previ-
ously attempted 10 pass the same bill at another place
on the same street Three similar counterfeit bills
were found on MIN He was held yesterday by United
States Commissioner Shields in So 600 bail.
No application has yet been made for the admission
PROBATE of the will OF tho late James NJ Swccny who
died last summer IN Paris The will, although handed
IN TO the Probate Clerk in the Surrogac's Office yester
day, will not be made public until the representatives OF
the estate take some action in the matter.
The trial OF the SUIT o! jeremiah Crowley against the
Dry Dock, East Broadway and Battery Railroad Com
pany commenced yesterday in the Supreme Court,
Crcuh. before Judge Van Noorst The suit is brought
of Defendants cars IN Lewis street and breaking
two of his ribs The defence Is contrbutivc negligence
Tho Marine Court appointed receiver of the prop
ery OF James Spcarng consisting OF certain real
in Brooklyn Spcarng resisted The receivers right
OF possession and commenced summary proceedings
against the tenants before a Brooklyn magistrate.
Spearing yesterday brought before Judge McAdam
for contempt, and vas ordered to sign writing With
drawing the summary proceedings or 20 to ail He
concluded TO do the former, and was thcrcupon dis
charged.
Judge nykeman has just rendered an opinion in the
suit OF Charles II. kalbneisch ct AL administrator
vs. Frederick W. kalbAcsch. brought to obtain legal
construction Of the will OF the late Mayor Kahncisch
There only two points IN dispute. as claimed by
the plaintiff. Tho FIRST was whether the pecuniary
cgaccs 90 the will were charged the esduary real
estate. The second whether the charge on the
property on Fulton street, New York, de-
vised the plaintiff the fourth clause aud was en-
trcly applicable To the Satisfaction OF the pccunary
lcgaccs and whether sixth Of that charge to
be paid to Mrs Fleet one Of the heirs. The Judge
says in his opinion the legacics are not chargcabe
the fcsiduary the real None the children
Will get anything additional except Mrs Fleet
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DUNCAN, SHERMAN q co.

suit growing out of the affairs Of the late firm
OF Duncan. Sherman Co. was commenced against the
members OF tho Arm and creditors signing their petit
lion in bankruptcy yesterday the United States Cir
tuit Court in this city The bill Of complaint IN equity
forth plaintiffs in the suit the United States OF
Mexico, the Union Bank OF Halifax, corporation OK
listing under the laws OF Nova Scotia Gardner d. MGR
rer, OF Oswego, in the State OF New York; Ivan n.
Navarro, residing in the city OF New York and cit-
ucn OF Mexico; lgnaco Marscal OF the United states
OF Mexico now rcsdina in the city OF Washington in
Ihc District OF Columbia, and John Townshcnd Of the
city OF New York. The defendants are William Butler
Duncan and william Watts sherman both OF this city;
Francis H. Grain OF Darien, IN the state Of Connect
cut, Barthold schlesngcr, Theodore nrclor Jr and
Eustavus Nathrop, comprising the hfm OF Naylor 4
Co, OF Brooklyn Henry II. Ware, samuel J. Murphy
md GilIett Schroeder, comprising tho nrm Of
Ware Murphy Co., of the city OF Now
York; James W. Wcnmanu. Abram Alien, Jr.,
and James r. wonmann, comprising the arm OF
James r. wonmann Co. residents Of Brooklyn;
John H. Halls and Horace Bacon, comprising the firm
OF Hollis Bacon, OF Brooklyn and staten leland, aud
Ezekiel J. Donnell, resident Of the State Of New
York The complaint then proceeds TO state that the
plaintiffs are creditors OF William Butler Duncan,
William Watts sherman and Francis II Gram, com
prising the arm OF Duncan, Sherman Co, and Rat
the nature OF their demands Is as oilowsThat Of The
United states OF Mexico Is upon judgment recovered
against the defendants, aud each Of hsm IN the SUI
prcnc Court OF the State OF New York the eth OF
december, 1875, for tho Of 500 100 81 whcrcon
creditors action has been commenced 10 set aside de-
fcndants assignment; the claim OF the Union Bank OF
Halifax upon judgment against defendants rccov.
cred IN the supreme Court the 2Jd OF December,
1873 for S35 $50 20 tho claim OF John Townshcnd Is
upon judgment recovered against the defendants in
the suprcme Court oil this State the 22d of Scpiem-
ber 1875 the OF $Sl57 O5; the claim OF Card
nor u. Mercer ~ upon Judgment recovered against
u.epdants IN tho supreme Court of this State
al OF October. 1915, aud which CREDITORS
,II swns brought 20 set aside tho assign.
psnk; the claim oi Juan n Navarro
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THE AGRESTA CONSPIRACY.

Yesterday Angelo P. Agresta, tho shipbroker who
Thursday evening last caused the arrest OF three
Italian stevedores, on charge OF conspiring to as
sassinate him, called upon Assistant District At
torney Snel the County Court House. requested
a pass to the Raymond Street Jail, to sec Henry
Russco, a witness in the Mr.. Agresta stated
that he had another important witness against the
cused aud he desired that they might be given per-
mission confer upon the subject The desired prv-
lego was accorded The case question, which comes
up for examination before Justice Delmar on
Friday next, is singular in incident and detail and
almost incredible. For several years past spirit OF
rivalry have existed between certain Italian
shphrokers boss sevedorcs of the port with regard
to the preference In the loading and unloading OF
sells of that nationality and of Austrian ships The
complainant in this case, Agresta who has Office in
Pearl street. New York. and resides in Summit street.
Brooklyn is agent for four very extensive shipping
houses and he gave employment TO stcvedores. Those
who unsuccessful in lngratiating themselves into
the good graces OF Agrcsa TO have revenge upon
him. A society OF Italians for that object was, II is
alleged organized South Brooklyn TWO or three years
ago Agresta said "he could not give employment to
every italian IL the country out OF work, and went
on in his woLted course, providing Tor his
friends and guarding against his enemies He says his
footsteps were logged constantly and he went about
armed aud ready To defend himself in the day time and
night he kept near his house. knowing the desperate
character and determination OF his foes On last Thurs
day evening he observed a man walking up and down
front Of his house. and his suspicious movements in
duced him to 60 out and accost the stranger. When
the latter confronted by Mr. Aeresta he turned
pale and trembed, and upon recovering himself told
him that he had been employed by certain Italians 10
shoot him. In proof of the assertion he handed the
who was 10 have been his victim
loaded pistol saying that he had been
paid $50 TO carry out the design. The
repentant villain then gave the OF Henry Bert
No "a President street, Salvador GRECO No "a Presi
dent street. and Felix Caulo 81 President street. his
employers. These men wero arrested, but sub
sequenty released bail to appear for examination by
Judge Nelson The prisoners who intelligent look
ing men, deny tho grave accusation, but the complain
says he has long been inundated and believes is
danger of his liie Now, he says he asks that JUS
tce may be done him. and he promises TO clearly
before the Court that the plot laid to assassinae
him. The who work among the shipping long
shore greatly interested in the promised develop
ments OF the vendetta
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COURT OF APPEALS.
ALBANY. March rs, 1876.

ALBANY. harcn 20, 1910.
In the Court OF Appeals Tuesday, March rs, 1876,
decisions were handed down as follows
Default opened payment OF $40 costs OF opposing
motion, and ordered on the caandar-Turner VS..
Reyes.
Universalist Society; Fairchd Falrchd.
Judgment reversed and trial granted the costs
to abide the evcnt-var Allen vs. The Farmers JOINT
Stock Insurance Company.
Judgment afirned-ln tho matter OF the certiorari
sued out by George H. Cummns VS.. Morgan; Tuie VS.
The People.
Judgment affirmed with the costs Of all parties TO
be paid out OF the estate-Roosevelt VS. Roosevelt
Moton for reargument denied, with so costs
Alexander i. the Gcrmania Insurance Company; In
dianapolls and e. Railroad Company VS.. Tying
MOTIONS.
Osborne VS.. Keech.-Moton for reargument sub
mitted.
People OK rel. stockwell VS. Walter, and two other
cases.-Moon 10 amend return denied, with go costs.
Gildorsleeve VS.. Dixon.-Motion to dismiss sub
mitted.
Excelsior Pet Co. VS.. Dayton.-Motion for rcargu-
ment
APPEALS FROM ORDERS.
No. 364 People ex rel Donovan VS.. Conner.-Argued
by I. i. Donovan, reator IN person; ii. Edward Ire
main, for respondent
No. 342 Swift Prouty-Submitted for appellants
argued by J. f. Cary for respondent
No. 3S4 Cornelius 7. Schermerhorn vs.. Wood
Argued by {. l.. Schermerhorn Tor appellant; William
Allen for respondent Appeal dismissed, with costs,
upon ground that case is not appeaaole.
No. 34o. People ex rel McGoron VS.. Greene. Argued
by James A. Deering for the appellant and by 4. b.
Clarkson for respondent.
No $50. In re City of Buffalo, to acquire lands. -
Argued by A. p. Lanng and +. C. Sprague for the
appellant, and by Frank r. Perkins for the rospon-
dent
No g. People, &c, Learned.-Upon consent
stricken from the calendar.
No. 800. People rel Ruggles vs. Chapman-Ar-
gucd by Henry Smith for the appellant and by John
l.. Hall Tor respondent
GENERAL calendar.
No o. People ex rel The Female Academy of the
Sacred Heart VS.. The Commissioners OF Taxes &c
Argued by Hugh L. Cole Tor appellant and by Charles
4. Miller for respondent
No. S. Arctic Fire Insurance Company Austin
Passed.
No. 93 Baker vs. Drake.-Passcd.
No. 9S Hoffman VS.. Union Ferry Company Passed.
Proclamation made and court adjourned
CALENDAR.
The following is the day calendar for Wednesday
March 29:-Nos SO, IS, "a, IA, 10, l0l 1O3, l04
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DIED..

AcKERNAS.--0n Monday, March 81, ALBERT AcKER-
MAN, in the 62d year OF his age
Relatives and friends OF the family respectfully
invited TO attend his funeral from his late residence
Of Communlpaw and West side avs Jersey City
Heights, on Thursday, March 30, at three p. ~.
ALLKRs.-At Brooklyn, on Tuesday March IS ANNA,
wife of George II. Alters, agec - years
The relatives and friends are respectfully Invited TO
attend the funeral from her late residence Thurs
day, 30th INST, at No 81 Orange ST. corner Henry ST.
ANDERsON.-A solemn requiem mass under the aus
pices OF the Society OF ST Vincent de PAUL for the re-
pose OF the soul OF its late president HKNKY JAMES An
DERsoS, La D. will be celebrated ST. Patrick's Ca
thedral, on thursday, the 30lh inst, at ten o'clock
A. ".
The reverend clergy. the members OF the various
conferences of the Society OF st. Vincent dc Paul aud
tho friends OF the family respectfully invited to
attend.
ANGELL-Eprn CONSTANCE youngest daughter OF
DR.. Emerson q. and Minerva Greene Angell aged
years and months
Funeral rom Ter fathers residence No 81 Iexing.
ton ay., at eleven A. NJ, Thursday Special train will
leave Grand Central oerot for Woodawn Cemetery az
12:SoR NJ Relatives aud friends are respectfully in
vited.
Providence and San Francisco papers please copy.
BoGARDUs-On Tuesday morning March IS the
25th year Of his age, IRVING, eldest son of Abraham
and Emelne Bognrdus
Relatives and friends aud members OF Company d.
Seventh regiment \. GSNY., invited attend the
funeral services, from the residence OF hts parents
Garden CITY, /. on Thursday. at three T.. N. Train
leaves Hunters Point O'Clock; return train at
halipast Jour- lnicrment the following day at Mount
Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, n. j.
B0YEN-On Monday, 25th 1876 after long and pain
fu illness, CHRISTOPHER BoYEN, aged 80 years
The relatives ana irirnts OF the family are respect.
fully invited TO attend the funeral thursday, March
so from his late residence, 40 Downing ST., a. TWO
Qclock.P, n.
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MATRIMONIAL ANTAGONISTS.

Mrs. Maria Caesar, tho wife OF August Caesar. well
known John street jewolior, commenced an action
on the 81 Of last August in the Court OF Common
Pleas Tor absolute divorce alleging the ground Of
her complaint the inadelity OF her husband. Mr.
Caesar denied the charge, and subsequently flied bill
against his vile, claiming divorce upon similar
grounds. Counsel consuming both cases. with the
issues involved, were referred by Judge Robinson to
Richard NJ Henry, as referee take the evidence In
the The referee proceeded to The testimony
offered Mr. David Levy appeared as counsel Tor tho
wife, while Mr.. William h. kintxine aud
John O. Mott acted COUNSEL Tor The hus.
band The reference steadily progressed with more or
less acrn0ny exhibited both sides Tho referee
reported adversely the Application MIS- Cmssr.
which report subsequently, confirmed hy the
Court Tho hearing OF the proofs offered by Mr.
Caesar then gone into, and now TIE referee has
again reported TO the Court this time IN favor OF the
husband Mr. Caesar. Mr.. kintzing IN pursuance OF a
notice previously served, made Application yesterday
10 Judge Van irunt presiding nj Special Term oi the
Court OF Comm 90 Prus, for continuation ol The re-
port O the referee The Cuurt confirmed The report,
directing o. be entered decree dssOlving the mar
rage between the parties, and permitting Mr.. Caesar
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COURT CALENDARS-THIS DAY.

UNITED STARTS DISTRICT CouRr-lS ADMIRALTY
Held by Judge Baichiord-Nos. So "a, l, IS. 81 24a
40 80. 81, CO. g. 5 AZ.
SUPREME CoURr-CHAMBERs-Held by Judge Dono-
Nos l. 2 rs S. 116, 126, 1874 liz, Gas 266, as
sos 3O5. 81, 33S, $40, 344 345.
SUPREME CoURr-SPEcIAL TgKN-Held by Judge Lar
remore. Nos 23q, So
surREsE CouKr-GKSKRAL TERH-Hold by Judges
Davis. Brady ana Daniels Nos 100 ITO, 1921. 1871,
147A, los 10 y, III, l72 l73, ia l74ls, l75, IS
lO6 III, us l59
supREnE CoURr-CiRcUT-Part Held by Judge
BarrctL-Casc on--No. 1921. No day calendar Part
. Held by Judge Lawrence. Nos. 1904, 2010, 40
1910 lO26 1855 81 1874 2240 1861, 1918, 1902 4S3
1881 1882 253S. $50, 1856, l240, HOS, 1872, 1898
400, 225, 1874 Part 3-Held by Judge Van Worst
Nos w. 1855 253a 1915 63 1l27, S6S lbs, us. 673
26S H. ala. 1885, llJi 2is9, 1881, 1881. 1927, 525 =,
oil, III -, l15is.
SUPERIOR CoURT-SrEciAL TERM--No day calendar
TRIAL TkEx-PMt Held By Judge Sanford, Term OK.
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berun vs. Fox ct al The Second National Building and
Mutual Loan Association VS.. Tannenholz ct al Hawley
vs. Griffith mos. and p; kober vs. Wander Koest'-
Granted
SUPREME coURT-sPEcIAL TERM
BY Judge Van Worst
Everingham Vanderbilt ct aL-Decree signed
BY Judge Larremore.
Haberman vs. Witters.-Judgment for planun OF
foreclosure and sale for $1,000
SUPERIOR coURT--sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge speir
Thornall vs.. Pitt-Case settled.
Dunphy VS. The Erie Railway Company.-Case and
exceptions ordered on file
BY Judge Curtis
Jessup VS. Carnegie Order allowing supplementary
answer.
Allen ct al VS. Jacob ct aL-Receiver's bond APP
proved.
confirmed. Judgment Of divorce in plaintiffs favor.
The Dry Dock Savings Institution VS.. Williams ct al
mos and p Reference ordered
O'Brlen, &c, The Commercial Fire Insurance
Company and three other companes.-Moton for a
stay pending appeal from order granted
Tying VS.. Marsh OF aL-Motion granted, with forty
days 10 defendant TO comply with order and in default
case TO be deemed abandoned
Haswel VS.. sulro; Tho Dry Dock Savings lnstiiu-
ton Cobb ct al tNos. /, p 3 AZ Cram VS. Cassin;
Macklin Fitzsimmons ct al Garter ct al VS.
Youngs ct aL-0rders granted
COMMON PLEAs-sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge Van Brunt.
August Cesar Maria Ccsar.-Report OF referee
confirmed and decree of divorce granted to plaintiff
Murray VS. Meaghcr. Motion TO make report or
referee part or judgment roll denied
BY Judge j. +. Daily
sauray VS.. Hamil ct aL-Final order setting aside
sale
Havens vs. Klein.-Order for allowance.
MARINE coURT-CHAMBERs.
BY Judge McAdam.
Smith VS. Conner Establishment granted.
Gruber VS.. Wild-Attachment for contempt ordered
against Herman Wld.-Same vs.. ame-Rosina Wild
committed contempt unless she the ques-
tons allowed by the referee and $40 costs and So
referees fees
Stevens; worthington Lauer; Docger Avcrill;
Cogswc VS. Tweedie Motion TO advance
granted.
mittod for contempt unless he spulaes 10 discontinue
&c, and Arthur W. Andrews, Esq, appointed receiver.
ceIyer
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COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder HacketL

A NOTED BANK RoBBER ARRAIGNED.
John Clare alias Gilmore the thief who planned the
robbery OF the New York Savings Bank in 1874, and
who escaped, leaving his three conicderates in the
hands OF the authorities when the affair was discov
cred, and who was arrested Monday after eluding
the officers for twenty months. was arraigned before
Recorder Hackett under an indictment Tor burglary,
which has been standing the time OF the arrest
and conviction OF his confedera,es. He pleaded Eot
guilty and was remanded 10 the Tombs.
PICKING THE POCKETS OF ST. PATRICK's chill
DREN.
John Greeley aud Kate Ryan were arrested on Broad
way, Ninth street. while the procession pass
ing ST. Paricks Day. at the instance of Mary WEIGH,
of Twenty seventh street, whose pocket had been
picked by them OF s32. Upon the person OF Greeley
found half dozen pocketbooks containing various
sums. They were convicted yesterday, when they
were sent 10 State Prison. the woman for four years
and the man for five.
AN UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE.
Mrs Sarah Merrman was riding in Belt line
car Thursday last when she missed her pocket
book, which contained, among other things, three
ive-doar bills. She Immediately caused the arrest
of woman who had been sitting beside her. and who
proved to DO Mrs Lizzie Conway. The prisoner
taken to the First precinct station house and
searched without anything being found upon her.
Mrs. Norman insisted that the prisoner must be the
person who robbed her. Mrs Conway was taken to
the Tombs, where she searched by the assistant
maron, Mrs French, who found concealed in her in
ner pockets two pocketbooks containing about $500
in greenbacks bag OF gold and silver CONS silver
watch and some other trinkets. Among tho bills
not one OF the denomination OF S. which fact seemed
to clear the accused from the suspicion of having
picked Mrs. Mcrriman's pocket, but the fact
oil her carrying much property about With her
seemed warrant the officials in holding her for the
Grand Jury. Before the Recorder, yesterday, she
arraiancd for trial. The only evidence against her
the of her having beside the complainant in The
car she stated that she had been saving up the
money for the past twenty years She brought wit
nesses prove her good character and to snow that
money had been left her by deceased husband. The
jury acquitted her without leaving their seats.
ANOTHER RIVER PIRATE SENTENCED
Morris Sullivan charged with being one OF thrco
thieves who the night OF the 10th inst boarded the
lighter Aida lying the foot Of l06h street. East
River, and stealing twenty hides and other property,
was found guilty and sentenced by Recorder Hack.
EFT to four years confinement in the State Prison.
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BROOKLYN
TREASURY DEFALCA-
TION.

Yesterday demurrer to the complaint made by the
Corporation Counsel Of Brooklyn against the oondsmen
for CORTLAND A. Sprague the ex.Ciy Treasurer, was
nterposed before Judge Gilbert in the Supreme Court
Kings county. When NJ. +. Rodman was Deputy
Treasurer under sprague dcfalcaton OF $4,000 was
Office the particulars of which were
elected during subsequent legal proceedings. The
city seized the estate OF Sprogue but il not suf
icent To reimburse the loss suit was then brought
against the bondsmen, w. c. Kingsley and others.
The security which they had given promissory
note Tor $50, 600 The bondsmen now claim that the
city cannot recover on a promissory note. Argument
In the case set down for Monday