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The New York herald., 1876-02-23
woMEN's CENTENNIAL UNION.

The women OF New York who take an interest In the
Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia have issued the
following address,
To THE PUBLIo:-The deputation from the New York
Women's Centennial Union visited Philadelphia on sat
urday and most cordially entertained by the Presi-
dent and representative members OF the Executive
Committee
AS early as 1873 a band Of thirteen women in Pha-
dephia nauguratcd the woman's movement, which has
spread throughout the Union, and thoir vigorous
Efforts with the co operation OF other women other
Statos realized the sum OF $95 40 In June, 1879, ap-
pllcatons from other countries for exhibition space
had already become numerous, and among the sppl-
cauts women held 50 prominent place that 1t was
decided to institute department in which exclusively
the inventions and industries Of women should be
exhibited. The indeiat.gabe Women's Com
mission set TO work anew to raise funds for
this purpose and within four months their appeal bad
resulted oil 600 for the erection of the
Womens Pavilion. Twelve States contributed TO this
sum, tho women OF Pennsylvania giving $4,000, OF
Ohio $40 0C0 OF Massachusetts IS 900 About SIS 900
more is needed 10 complete the building and for In
terror decorations including showcases, gas fixtures,
&C. together with current expenses during the Exhibi
on to which may perhaps, be added the expense for
model hospital, with trained nurses and a kinder.
garten.
1t is desired that representative be sent from New
York to the Executive Board IN Philadelphia that sho
may represent her city in the approaching colebra-
tion, and havc vote in their meetings.
II possible local committees will be formed here to col
lect subscriptions in the different wards As one OF the
great cities or tho Union New York naturally wishes to
furnish her proportion IN the cele6ratiop and to this
end tho following resolution was adopted yesterday at
meeting OF the Executive Committee, held at the
house of Mrs. General Cullum.
Resolved, inasmuch Pennsylvania has contributed
$1,000 aud Ohio $l0Gp IL Is cso, ed that New York city
raise S5 900 for the womens department. including 5000
subscribed for All raised above and beyond
S5,Ca1 shall be devoted memorial in this city ITO
wocns and childrens unitod efforts in the Centennial
year.
The time is short, but If with patriotic feeling the
women of city unite and work with will they
may yet accomplish this double ann and celebrate our
anniversary by joining in the universal expression of
enthusiasm at Philadelphia and also by erecting in our
city permanent memorial Of this great blessing Of the
hundredth year Of our national prosperity and
growth A call is, therefore, made to the women OF
New York TO connect themselves in some way with the
Central Board OF the Womcn's Centennial Union,
Chickerng Hall Fifth and Eighteenth street,
where all written communications TO articles TO bo
exhibited SC, will be received and duly answered.
Subscriptions may be sent TO the same place, TO the
Treasurer, Mrs. n T. Hosack
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
BROOKLYN THEFTS.

owen Ward, fNo CPS Washington avenue, was ar
rested on Monday night a charge of stealing large
number OF geese from his neighbors He is held To
answer For similar offence Thomas Groy, of No.
90 Graham avenue, was also taken into custody
roll OF carpet stolen last night from the store
of William O'Ncl, No. 136 Myrtle avenue
The residence of Francis Mast, No. 379 Lexington
avenue Brooklyn, had $50 worth Of lead pipo stolen
from II on Monday night
Jewcry and dresses to the value OF S215 stolen
from the residence of John Smith. No 6Sj Flushing
avenue, during the temporary absence OF the family
yesterday
sneak thief carried of $45 worth of jewelry from
the house OF NJ Nieger No l34 Harrison avenue yes
tcrday.
Albert Vidder, OF No. 20 Carlton avenue, fell aslccp
in the glass works Concord street the night
February 4, and robbed OF 500. Last night
Henry Jcers, glass blower, residing at No 22l Hud-
avenue was arrested and licked up to answer for
the robbery
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ROASTING A LIVE RAT.
WASHINGTON PLACE POLICE COURT
wAsH1NoroN's BIRTHDAY.

wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
Yesterday being Washingtons Birthday only one
session of the Court was held In honor Of the day
Judge Morgan lenient with the runkards, and
granted extra number Of discharges and light fines
Fiityfi prisoners wcro disposed Of and the Court
ASsAULTING AN OFFICER.
Onicer Haght at late hour on Monday night ar
rested Michael Redding at the of Charlton and
varick streets for being drunk and disordery. Red
ding was accompanied by FIVE friends and they seized
tho officer taking his hat belt and club The officer
fought bravoly ana fred shot at Redding which took
effect Then Rcdding seized the officers club and
dealt him pow erfu blow over the eye, causing most
painful aud serious wound BY super,
from his captors and regained his club, and struck
Redding blow which caused him TO surrender. The
others thon ran away Haght took his prisoner the
station house. and Captain Mcdonnell and Detective
Murphy went out with the officer and secured all the
saloons in the precinct TO find Reddings companions,
but met with no success. Reddng, being brought
before Judge Morgan yesterday, had nothing to say,
and he was held in $500 to answer The officers in
lures are very serious and he may lose the slsht OF
his right eye He has only been on the force one
MONTH and his brave defence much commended
by Captain Mcdonnell and also by Judge Morgan.
SNEAK THIEF.
Mrs Catherine Salmon, OF No 357 West Fifty second
street. on Monday afternoon sat down in the waiting
of the Hudson River Railroad depot, Thirtieth
treet and Ninth avenue, TO await the starting Of a
ain She had piece OF flannel at her side contain
ing 6fty yards and valued at $l2 She left the room
for moment leaving the piece of flannel on her seat
on returning she missed the flannel and also noticed
that who sat next to her had also disappeared
She rushed out of the room and notified Officer OCon
nor OF the Twentieth precinct, who pursued and ar
rested the woman she getting on car He also
arrested another woman named Margaret Downey, on
suspicion OF being an accomphce In court yesterday
the prisoner gave her name as Catherine Wilson, and
she held in 5000 TO answer. Mrs. Downey proved
that she unacQuainted with Mrs Wilson and only
took the piece OF flannel from her on entering the car
and at her request She was, therefore, hon
orably discharged
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
THE LATE FATHER VANUTA.

The months mind" for the late Rev Aioysius
vanuta was celebrated yesterday in ST. Joseph's
church. Jersey City Heights About twenty priests
and a large congregation in attendance. solemn
requiem mass was celebrated at ten O'Clock, Rev.
Father do Concio being celebrant, Rev. Father
Saaun deacon; Rev. Father Zimmcr, sub-deacon,
and Patrick Corrigan, master of ceremonies. A euo-
GUM ON tho character OF the deceased pastor was de-
the clergy in attendance were tho Very Rev. Mgr.
Seton OF Madison; Rev. Fathers Reilly and Dalton, Of
Newark; Rev. DIR. Wgger Madison; Rev. Father
son; Rev Father Salt, OF Seton Hall College; Rev.
Father McGahan, of Jersey City Rev. Father Con-
molly, of Bordentown; Rev. Father Downcs, OF Now
pru auCick
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per cent ad valorom The judgment below for the
Importers and the here contends that not
withstandng the act specifically provides that buraps
shall be subjected 10 duty OF only thirty per cent
still II the fact that the burlaps in this case arc ol
cloth foundation then the Collector Is justified IN ex-
acting the increased duty which is specifically laid ON
"olcoth foundations IL is maintain that the man
uiactures in question not known In England as
buraps and that the fibre ofue has not until recently
been known In tho manufacture OF burlaps Ihe nm
porters argue that the article imported by them Is
known to trade and commerce as burlaps and nothing
else and that they distinct from noorcloth canvas
and other ocloth foundations and not imported
for the latter use, and that consequently thirty per
cent is tho full extent OF the duty imposed H. b
smith for the government Sedgwick Clarke lot
imnnrinra
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
COURT CALENDARs-THIs DAY.

SUPREME CouRr-CuAxsERs- by Judge Law
rence.-Nos l to 293, inclusive
SUPREME CoURr-SPEcIAL TERa-Hcld by Judge Van
Vorst-Demurrers-Nos 8. :, s. IL, Is, 27 Law and
Fact-Nos. S. 80, 2l9 PIG 225, 106 ia, 3l 145 1872
235 26s 2o2 zoo l07, 307 100, 264 1l9, l2O So 1885,
SUPREME CouRr-Part 2-Hed by Judge Donohue
Nos 1902, l02S IFS, Dds, 233s 9S2 452i, 422l 1923
4OS7, ll42 5l4, 1926 Ss2 1885, 1912 04s 1862, s76
525 1904 1850 1896, 1923, 1O26I. 154S Part 3-Case
on-Humc VS.. The Mayor, &c.
SUPERIOR CouRr-SrEcIAL TERx-Held by Judge
Sodgwick Nos SO. S. SO, 3S, II.
SUPERIOR CoURr-Part Held by Chief Justice
MonelL-Nos 5o9 l2lI 1891 7Sl, 1915, 92S 627, SGT,
2ss, 1893, s2S llS 500 8 1924 81 sis Par, Held by
956, 95T, 95s 1872, us, s00is, ee4 952.
COMMON PLgAs-part l-Hcld by Judge j. +. DAILY
1878 1890 I57, 1854 Is 2i22 1r7s, 1892, 67Ob, 76O
1915 9s6, 1856 1898 Part 2-Hold by Judge Van
Brunt-Nos. 1909, l470, 1882, 1858, 1855 237l 1878
Set down-Nos. 1868 1894 1I54 1886, 1872 1871 1863
l4l6 142l l422 1905 14ss 1856 1888 1867 l47s 1902
Part 3-Hcld by Judge Van Hoesen.-Nos. 1884 1921
1885, l79s set down-Nos 2l24 1874, 1906 1896,
1850 1871, 1875, 1915
CoMMoS PLEAs-EoUITY TERM-Hed by Judge Robin.
son-Nos. "a, D, 50
MARINE CoURT-Pars l, and 3-Adjourned for the
Term.
CouRr OF GENERAL SsssioSs-Held by Recorder
Hackett.-Thc People Frederick Gras, John Rab
and John Reiner rape; Same John Mayer rape /;
Same John Murray and Edward White, burglary !;
Same vs. Patrick Reilly and James Mcdonald, felo-
nious assault and battery; Same vs. james Coming
fort forgery; Samo VS. John Mccarthy and Andrew
Miller forgery; Same w. William Geary, burglary
Same VS.. John Shanahan and John SULLIVAN grand
larceny: Same VS.. Mary Duffy, grand larceny: same
vs.. Mary Kelly, grand larceny; Same VS. Charles
Mcclellan, grand larceny; Same Henry g. Ohlsen,
obscene literatucei Same VS.. Margaret Ahearn, as
sault and battery.
OYRR AND TERMISKR-Held by Judge Barrett The
People Edward Cannon manslaughtcr: Same VS.
Charles Smith, manslaughteri same VS. John Lur-
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
EXPLOSION OF FIREWORKS.

An explosion of fireworks occurred at lato hour on
Monday evening in the pyrotcchnic establishment Of
Valentino Gross, at Grconvo, N. j., BY which Gross
and three Of his children Valentine, aged neen; Liz
ze aged thirteen, and Mary, aged five years, were Sc
verely II not fatally burned The father and the two
elder OF the children engaged at tho time IN
making packages OF the explosive material and the ooy
had just removed several OF the packages when ne was
hurled from tho bench by the force OF tho explosion
and his face and hands terribly burned The TWO
girls escaped with sghtcr injuries but the iahcr was 50
burned that he will be confined to his bed for some
time. They all remained In state OF stupolacton Tor
several minutes Medical attendance Was promptly
procured.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
PERJURY IN THE RUBENsTEIN TRIAL.

bench warrant was issued by District Attorney
Winchester Britton last Monday night for the arrest
OF Joel Saurct OF No SO Bayard street, New York. that
individual having been duly indicted by tho Grand
Jury OF Kings county for perjury. The accused, 1t
may be remembered a witness for the defence on
the trial of Pesach n. Rubonsten for the murder OF
Sara Alexander aud he then testified under OATH that
the young shoemaker, Nathan Levi, who was said TO
have been on intimate terms will the deceased, had
shaved of his beard tho discovery Of the murder
II proved 10 the satisfaction OF the jury, by tho
District Attorney, Lew had put TO
his face In his life, and there not the sign OF
beard there. Sauret was arrested and locked up to
await trial
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
SMALLPOX IN JERSEY CITY.

The increase OF smallpox In Jersey City and other
parts of Hudson county during the past four weeks in
dcates that the disease has broken with much
virulence during the past year. There we're three
deaths in one tenement house on Third street. between
Coles ana Monmouth streets, Jersey CITY, during tho
past two weeks all being members OF one family While
the malady was raging Of the children In the
afflicted family sent TO school usual, the County
Board OF Health being ali the time Indifferent TO ths
terrible state OF things although the was reported
by Of the oty physicians Another death occurred
In Wayne street yet no action has been taken In the
case 10 prevent the spread Of the contagion.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
EXPLOSION OF GAS.

At O'Clock last night pedestrians in broadway
near the Grand Central HOTEL were startled by a loud
report as Of a cannon and simultaneously the largo
lamp post in front OF the hotel fell TO the ground with
a crash The occasion OF tho fall explosion OF
gas which, through leak in the pipc had filled the
interior OF the post and lamp Whom the lamplighter
placed mis- torch the lamp 10 light the gas the explo-
SION occurred Fortunately person seriously
injured Major 3 A. Heath, VINO was standing in front
OF the hotel the time OF the explosion made such
hurried attempt TO escape that he fell TO the sidewalk
and slightly injured his leg The report heard for
blocks around, and within few minutes hundreds Of
people ON the spot, believing that some terrible
ant had rd
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
POLICE COURT NOTES.

At the Washington Place Police Court yesterday
Eugene Mccarthy was held in $500 to for steal
ing ham valued at 81 rs from Alfred Darrell OF No.
l02 Thompson street.
George Walsh, OF No. S6 Laight street, and John +.
Shcpperd of No 32 Desbrosses street. two boys were
held III 5000 for attempting to commit burglary the
premises No. 3lS Hudson street, owned by William
Kneeland. The boys denied the charge stating that
they went down tho basement steps to obtain their hats
which had been thrown there by some other perso-s
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
JERSEY C1TY's IMPURE WATER.

Tho water supply in Jersey City was never so impure
during the cold within the past throO weeks
II is generally of milky color but sometimes assumes
a brownsh tint while at other times IL Is very muddy
Many OF the physicians attribute the unprecedented
number OF maiarial diseases among adults as well as
children TO this source aud they afrm that, inasmuch
this state OF things hlring the cold season.
there the greatest necessity fof some precautionary
measures before the summer heat sets in. The i'm
purity OF the water during the past four summers was
the cause of disease IN hundreds OF families In Jersey
CITY and Hohokon
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
FIFTY-SEVENTH STREET COURT.
Before Judge Murray
A BLOODY MIDNIGHT SCENE.

A BLOODY MIDNIGHT SCENE.
In response TO the cries of "Murder Watch Po-
lice" Officer Green, OF the Twenty first precinct,
tered the promises No 2o2 East Thirty second street,
on Monday night, and found Lizzie Walters, young
woman who was in her night clothes and covered with
blood The house in general uproar and the OFF,
thought at first that she had been stabbed, but on
closer examination he found that sne was bleeding
from cut on the lip caused by tumber thrown by
Annie Long, the propretress OF thchouse. Mrs Long
held for trial on charge OF keeping disordery
house, and four of her women fined 80 each.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
STATEN ISLAND.

John Curry, OF Hannah street, Tompkinsvilc, while
engaged unloading cargo Of coal from vessel on
Monday fell into the hold and fractured his skull He
yesterday morning reported to have died from his
injuries
The ice dealers and brewerymc1 upon staten Island
hafe abandoned the expectation OF obtaining tnor sup
ply Of ice from the ponds the island ana inc iatcr
are now busy engaged in unloading large cargoes from
Name some OF IL being twenty-five inches IN thick,
ness II is obtained at 50 per ton The dealers VIII
doubtless be compelled 10 secure their soppU from '"s
same source
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
FIRE IN CEDAR STREET.

nro broke out yesterday noon on the first floor
of No 10 Cedar street. occupied by the New York Rec
ti.yng Company II extinguished in about fifteen
minutes but the stock and fixtures wore damaged to
the extent Of 80 500; insured in the Williamsburg City
Ipsurance Company for $4,000 The building, owned
by Edward A. Boury damaged 81, 500; insured for
So 900 IN the Mechanics and Traders Insurance Com
pany One incident OF the fro was the almost miracu-
ious escape OF John Cegg employee of the company
who avoided tho flames the stairway by sliding
down on a rope through several hatchways to the
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
BADEAU TO BE RETIRED.

About year ago cx- Collector OF Taxes, Isaac Badeau
before the City Court for the alleged embez-
Element of the of s5O OOO of public moneys while
he TILED the oco OF Collector The jury disagreed and
were discharged. The case has now been noticed for
another trial the second Monday in March Mr.
adcau has been IN very delicate health for long time
past and it is considered doubtful whether he will DO
able TO attend court at the timo fixed upon
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
BURNED TO DEATH.

Shortly after six O'Clock last night Elizabeth Ogden,
old lady of eighty six years, hving in the tenement
house in the Of No. los East Thirteenth street.
was sitting the doing when hor dress took
fro and in moment 1t was in blaze. Hor agonized
screams she from the room attracted the alton
ton OF young named Coyne, living on the same
floor, who hurried TO her rescue. Before the flames
could be cxtinguished the unfortunate woman was
burned on the body and arms IN trghtful manner.
Medical aid was promptly summoned, but within a few
minutes the sufferer expired.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
FIRE IN JERSEY CITY.

nrc broke out at halfpast four O'Clock yesterday
morning in tho Avenue House, situated at the Five
Corners, In Jersey City Tho barber's shop kept by
Frederick Schorr was gutted Angeles cigar
store The loss to the former Is 500, insured for
81 600 and 10 the latter S00O Insured for $780, The
origin OF the fre "a unknown
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
VIOLENT CRISPINS.

On Monday night Mr.. Reddish ofthe firm Of Hanan
4 Reddish, was accompanying JOHN Van Loon, one OF
the shocmakers who have replaced the men on
strike at that shop 10 bis home when they were set
upon by John Candy and Timothy Carroll, two OF the
strikers at the corner OF Murray street and College
place Mr.. Reddish was Knocked down, but not much
injured Van Loon drew revolver but it was wrested
from him by Candy who fred shot Candy and
Carroll we're arrested and locked up the Fifth pre-
cinct station house large force of police guard
ing the premises OF Hanan 4 Reddish Yesterday.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
THE COURTS.
TOMBS POLICE COURT.
Before Judge Dufy.
THE CRIsPINs AGAIN.

THE CRISPINS AGAIN.
The members OF the Crisrn Society continue getting
themselves in trouble. Yesterday James Iandy and
Timothy Carroll strikers from the shoe manufactory
OF Reddish Co., No 35 Warren street. arraigned
for assaultng George Van Lorn, nonstrker. 1t was
charged that OF the defendants struck Van orn on
his way from the shop and that the other fred pistol
at him. II counter charged that Van Lorn fred
pistol first The accused were discharged and all par
ties were admonIshed TO demean themselves as law
fearing citizens mindful OF anothers rights and
duties
ROASTING A LIVE RAT.
Michael Snoasky. Of No rs Bayard street. on Monday
night sot obong wire cage containing live rat in
the yard OF his house, and piling wood around
II, set nre thereto and burned the poor brute 10
death. He was arrested by Officer Kennedy, OF the
Sixth precinct, and yesterday Judge Duffy held him in
81, 900 bail TO answer.
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
THE PRICE OF GAS.

The Manhattan Gaslight Company and the New
York Gaslght Company officially announce that after
the LIST day of March the price Of gas will be So 90 per
900 cubic feet instead o. 81 IS as heretofore The
reduction is made in consequence of tho action
OF many families and storekeepers, who have used
kerosene oil instead of gas
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

Frederick Maher, young Engishman, attempted TO
commit suicide yesterday morning by cutting his
throat with penknfe. He boarded at No. 2l7 Court
street, Brooklyn, and was employed as a clerk In q
Wholesale house In New York. He is supposed to have
been laborng undor mental alteration at the time
His wound dressed by DR.. Irish, and his condition
s not dangarOus
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
THE sHAD POLE WAR.

The Board Of Pilot Commissioners have notified the
shad fishermen that all shad poles or stakes erected In
the harbor Of Now York will be removed without fur
thcr notice and the penalty prescribed by law Tor Their
erection cxacied
The New York herald., 1876-02-23
COURT OF APPEALS.
ALBANY, Feb. -, 1876.

ALBANY, Feb. 22r 1876.
In Court of Appeals, Tuesday, February %, 1876.
Decisions handed down
Motions grantod.-Alfaro vs. Davidson
Judgment reversed and trial granted costs TO
abide ovont.-Aexander VS. The Germania Fire Ipsur-
ance Co; Whcoock vs.. Lee Sander VS. Hoffman
Hun vs. Nicholson.
order affirmed and judgment absolute for respondent
stipulation with costs-Aloxander vs.. Hard.
Judgment affirmed, with costs. bishop VS. Burton
Clark VS. Scklcr; Boos vs.. The World Mutual Life In.
surance Company; Sherman The Hudson River
Railroad Company; Kendall VS. Brill Howard VS. Moot;
Tho Alexander Presbyterian Church VS. The Pres
bytcrian Church. corner Fifth avenue and Nineteenth
street: Mcdonnell vs.. BaucndahL
Judgment affirmed, without costs to either party In
this Court -wolstenholmc VS. wo scnholme
Appeal dismissed with costs is-wentworth VS. Went
worth
Motions. belmont VS. Pondert. motion for rearRu-
mcut submitted; Gderscevc VS. Dickson motion Tor
stay OF proceeding W. T. Brsall for the notion Hor-
ACC Andrew opposed; Brown Va Volkcnnng motion
for rcargumcnt submitted; Turner Reyes motion to
opon default $. Hand for motion.
Appeals from Ordcrs--N0 3G5. John 8. Prouty, ro-
spondent Tho Lake Shore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, appcant-Argucd by James Matthews, OF coun-
sci tor appellant, and by s Birdseyc fer respondent
No. 365 samuel IL Miller, appellant vs. James Brown,
GENERAL cALRNDAR
No 232. The Gcrmania Bank OF New York, respon-
dent George Dister et al appellants by j.
J. Perry OF counsel for appellant and by George W.
Carpenter for respondent
No 2sa Michael 5. Doyle ct al, appellants, VS.
Samuel Lord, Jr, ct al, respondents Argued by A. j.
vanderpool, Of counsel Tor appellants, and by r. D.
Pclton for respondent
No 2la Hiram Dufany respondent vs. Samuel Fer
guson, appellant Argued by George U. Kennedy. OF
counsel or appellant and by ID. Pratt for respondent
CALENDAR
Day calender for Wednesday, February 90 1876
Nos. 2Jo, 2S7, 242 lSS, 2ls, 22o, i55 aud DOG
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.
WASHINGTON Feb. 81. 1916
In the United states Supreme Court to-day the fol-
lowing case heard
No. s3A Arthur, Collector Of the Port Of New York,
VS. Cummings OF al Error 70 the Circuit Cou for the
southern District Of New York The defendants I'm
ported burlaps and the government insisting that these
were 'osicoth foundations D. n'rn~ci dnry oil iOrly
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