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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
POLICE COURT REVELATIONS.

CHARGE OF ATTEMPT TO BRIDE COUNSEL AGAINST
POLICE COURT CLERK.
Several months since Louisa Stork, OF No 9s Eighth
street. caused the In Essex Market Police Court
OF Roswell l. Colt OF No. 155 West Forty third street
charge Of bastardy Her object got support
for her child from Colt, whom she claimed 10 lie its
father Colt lives the interest OF his money or his
fahcrs and he kcenly ict the disgrace OF his position
Several examinations held before Judge Kasmirc
but the greater part oil the testimony taken by
William Hcy Of tho clerks Of the Court tho Judge
being called in only 10 decide technical points. The
Commissioners Of Emigration the prosecutors the
girl stork having only recently arrived from Germany
and had become domestic In the Colt family. Tho
testimony OF the girl as to the paternity OF tho child
positive against Colt but hc made desperate
efforts 10 disprovc the main points.
When Judge kasmire was recently assigned 10 the
seventh street Police Court the al Stork
Colt which was in an diminished state followed him,
and some further testimony was taken. In the
time however Mr. NcAdam counsel Tor Coli had
withdrawn from the case. and Rufus r. Andrews took
his place. AT the first second examination 10 the
finy-scventn street Court revelation was made
which caused 4 sensation, but good taken for
the time being bat IL did not become public
During one Of the examinations at the Fifty seventh
Forrest Of the Emgrant Board, calling his
attention 10 an alleged attempt tho part of Mr..
Hilcy. the clerk at Essex Market Court to bribe Mr..
McCane, the counsel for the Commissioners to settle
the case Mr. McCabe called upon by Judge kas-
miro for a statement IN regard to the
ALLEGED ngIBKRy.
which he gave, and It was submitted in writing and
TO- lie SAID that occasion at Essex
Market Court Mr. Hiey took him out OF
and sid that II he consented to settlement
IN favor OF the defendant they could make $3.50
each, and that there would be no difficulty IN
obtaining verdict In the defendants favor,
because Judge kaSmire would be guided by his
representations OF the evidence IN deciding the
The orcr was rejected by Mr. Mccabc, who informed
Corporation Counsel Dcvlin and Commissioner Forrest
regarding the matter Mr.. Iliiey. who present
when Mr.. McCsbc formally made hts charge before
Judge kasmrc. denicd the allegation most emphatic
ally Judge kasmirc having Gnay dismissed the
~ Stork Colt hc decided send the charge against
Hilcy To the Doard Of Police Justices their consi
Grafton. They submitted the matter to com
miticc consisting ut Judges Wandcll, BIxDy
ana kilbrcth. on Friday this rommittcc met ut the
lonbs but judge kllorrth was not able TO attend on
account 81 sickness Mr.. Mccabc again examined
relercns - his alicgaions and Mr Hey also
sworn fEc investigation YVES private. and tho tc~i-
mony vii not tie w H. public uni II has been passed
upon hy the run beard Toe probability TIM; there
will DC vacancy among the ricrkships IN Essex
Market Mr. Hcy appointed at the request OF
senator Booth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

The Of the Security Savings Bank yesterday
filed his report in the County Clerks Office. He has
paid during the month OF May 81 sac SO, and tor
sundry expenses he has paid 1921 93 leaving balance
in his hands OF Sl3 GOT 15
In the County Clerks Office yesterday judgment
under foreclosure was entered against Henry Hilton,
Mr.. Butler Duncan and others for $50 500 o. AT tho
suit OF Augustus ScheL The property affected is the
Manhattan Club, on Fifteenth street near Fifth ave-
The judgment entered by default, the action
being brought TO change title.
Judge Barrett yesterday denied the motion Tor an
extra allowance 70 MI Whitney, the Corporation coun
sci, for defending the suit brought against the city by
tho widow OF John kelium, the architect OF the new
Court House, $3.50 600 being three per cent
the cost OF the building. The ground Of deny ing
the motion was that Mrs Kcum had primd fncie case
against the city and was therefore justified IN bringing
the suit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

The object ofthe reporters visit On being informed,
No ust his conpo-afe AMI hastily calling the coiorcd
man, said, "i'm hAf crazy with being ssked about
That ssxshond Bras some soda water An | eau
ssy IA never heard any cool ~ HIM and " you Can
md any Que that od IN open . t~skeL"
'sentiemsn scors~'' McCload said. Il don't know
ANYTHING about tbe man lie was a cheek eharner'
and ~en1 not Ai'o~ him % any one Ike him 10 como
tnts my fuoms -
Pat hares iounf a. rourssruth and Fourth
avenue Ne sasds--~nss ioafsf and q no-aecount
man. ANY hos had 10 acqn.niiance with him be-
yoni knowing hltn - COS u gan< ~ rowfirs and
lovers TIA, hung out a nruxsue .na nowery"
NJ Harry ws~ntafae SD. a have kno~n Harvey
for ycars He wss gambler We always re-
garded him a . en~rk sleslsr
~uct fec dennnlnns ef Hsruwyts n sr.efer from
the wfo kne~ him sell
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
MARRIAGES AND DEATIsS.
MARRIED..

BAKgg-CRANs. On Thursday, juno / 1875 at tho
residence OF the BRIDES mother, by the Rev. Arthur
Brooks, GEORGE A. BAKER, Jr. 10 Miss MINNIE f. /,
daughter OF the late Russell Crane, OF New York.
FiELp--rsLr On Saturday, June 3, by tho Rev. Dr.
Rowland EDWARD Il. FIELD TO LOUISE A. FELL, both
OF this city
LrsrRAxGE--McCoRMacK.-On Tuesday, May 30, 1876,
by the Rev Father Ward. OF ST. Trcsa's church,
MICHAEL fEsrRAScE to MAgGAREr A. MCCORMACK, both
OF this city.
MrLLER--lIEyKR.--on SATURDAY., June 3, by Mayor
wickhain, CARL MULLER, of Chicago, to CARoLSE
HEyKn, OF Melrosc. n. " No cards
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lon Wednesday, May n, at
tho residence OF the brides parents Brooklyn by the
Rev. j. NJ Isaacs, l.. VI. SrRAsDrRGER, OF Montana, 10
DELLA third daughter OF Ellis Joseph, of Brooklyn.
THoMAs--BIGtow.--On saturday morning. Juno ., ut
the residence of the brides father BY the Rev James
NJ TAYLOR. Mr. J. THOMAS, OF Glasgow Scotland. to
NAY daughter OF /. Horatio Bigiow, OF this city.
No cards
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
BROOKLYN TAX OFFICE FRAUDS

The case Of The People against ex Collector OF Taxes
Isaac Badcau, of Brooklyn. finally and cGcctually
disposed OF yesterday. There were two indictments
against him charging him with the embczzcmcnt OF
city money He tried before Judge Neil
but the jury disagreed Since that time his
sci have secured New York and Brooklyn for evidence
and facts have been brought TO light which they claim
prove conclusively that whoever else may have
cmbezzlcd money in that Office, Mr.. Badeau
did not Checks and other vouchers have also been
found which tend 10 prove this The city has, how
ever obtaneda Judgment against Mr. Badeau, and he
has assigned all his property to satisfy IT, In view
OF this fact and Of the action OF the Common Council
Monday since approved by the Mayor, District At
torncy Britton appeared before Judge McCue in the
City Court yesterday and moved that nolle prosequl
be entered on both indictments against Mr.. Badcau.
Mr.. Patrick Ready appeared for Mr. Badcau and
said that since the previous trial he had
found evidence which, In his opinion, would satisfy
any court or jury OF the Mr. Badeau's innocence and
this would have been produced had the been tried
again. Mr. Britton said the prosecution had
evidence than they mad at the time Of the first
trial Judge McCus granted the motion, and nolc
entered in both cases The civil matters now
pending will be settled in day two, and this will
end the whole case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
BROOKLYN TAX RATES REDUCED

Yesterday the Brooklyn Board Of Estimates CON-
plecd the revision of the estimates Of tho several de-
partinents OF the city government for tho ensuing year
Fifty Thousand dollars inserted In the budget tho
first instalment account Of the new municipal build
ing A resolution adopted recommending that all
salaries be fixed next year upon the basis Of general
reduction OF per all salaries 81 500 and
not exceeding 200 per year, and twenty per cent
all salaries exceeding the last mentioned sum- Tho
Of the city budget Tor the year 1871
ommended BY the Board Of Estimate, is ST. 29 800 "a
The approximate total valuation OF taxable property in
Brooklyn Is $3.50 600 000 The present rate Of tax is
3 IS per cont next ycar II will be 3 IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

IS Blocker street. accused the woman OF passing at
his store counterfeit i've dollar bill on the Hampton
National Bank, OF westGeld Mass. when searched at
the station house there found gill fourteen OF
the counterfeit bills and 800 in good money. The
prisoner, II is alleged has for the last weeks been
swindng several the neighborhood Of sixth
avenue and Carmne street The modus operdndi was
for III 10 give the OF the bills, with which
she would go into a store and make lew trlnng pur-
chases. She would then give the goods and the change
10 Gill; go 20 another store and repeat The operation
Among those who appeared compainants against the
prisoner were Manna Wolf, OF No. 800 Third avenue;
Kate Stevens, OF No. Al Bedford street. Herman Fla
tow, of No IL Carnine street. and Jennie Samuels, OF
No 254 Blocker street. who alleged that counter es
were passed on them. The woman acknowledged that
GILL gave her the notes to pass. They were held In de-
isut Of $1,000 each, and the examination set down Tor
next Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
DIED.

BEvRlpcE-on Saturday, June 8, THOMAS BKvnipGE,
aged 81 years.
Friends OF tho family; also Scotia Lodge. No. 634,
and A. NJ. the CALIFORNIAN Club and the tacdonian
Mutual Benefit Associaton are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral. from hts late Residence, 3os West
31st ST. on Tuesday, June Q, nj hapast one o'clock.
Kinross and Alloa tScotandl papers please copy
BuRr-A, Paterson, \. j., SARAH A. GLOVER, VIE
OF J. George Burt in the 3ist year OF her age
Funeral tive r. VI. on sunday, from the residence
OF her brother Joseph Glover.
Chicago papers please copy
CRossoN.--On saturday, June ., ANNE AGSrs CrRGAS,
beloved wife of Patrick Crosson, In her Both year.
Relatives and friends OF the family are Invited 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

on application OF Nr. George Bragan a resident OF
Long Island Ciiy Judge Gilbert has granted an in.
junction npon all city officials old and new.
The Injunction rcsiraius the Board of Aldermen from
auditing any bills. The Mayor rom drawing warrants
pay able tor any salaries alleged be due to the new
Police aud Health Commits onvrs, Tor the salaries
81 any OF the Mayors appointres. u also restraints
The CITY Clerk rom certifying any luton whch
MA, he passed By the Board Aldermen tending to
uphold any OF the Mayors appointments. The iniunc.
ton served upon the different officials yesterday
morning and made rcturnabIc before Judge Pratt al
North Hampstead, on Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
WHO KILLED GEORGE HoPpERp

In spite Of all the efforts made by Coroner cannon,
OF Jersey CITY, to clear up the mystery OF George Hop
pcrs death County Physician Siou, refused TO order
inquest. Sergeant Peter West Of the Fourth regi-
mcni, who was accused BY Hopper with throwing HIM
OF the window of tho armors, delivered him.
self up Captain McKag. OF the FIRST precinct but
Justice Reese ordered hs rocasc There very strong
evidence that Hopper was ioully dealt WITH and the
action of County Physician stout has aroused great
indignation. Coroner Cannon states that the difficulty
arises from the fact that he refused 10 procure
OF certain Frceholder Tor the reappontmen Stout
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

Samuel Lowenthsi, son Of Mr. Charles io~enthal,
the well known provision merchant, q ~ aMssh
inrton Market arrsgned a. ihs rembs ~
lore Justice wsnasu yesterday. charged vim
sw,ndlng The compliant msas ~ D. W.
Stanton Bro. from whom hs attempted -
oJialn $500 worth n batter ny "a urged ordef
parporting 20 have been ssgne& ~ hs fathrr Ne =
also charged with having s~lndisd the hrns 81 Heken
ze, Newman A Co. u thsmbevs street aud SsofEs -
Ferris OF Pearl street Justice wsnd'il rrnanfen him
for examination Ne hiss 0c~n discarded ~ bis f%thsf
his dlfhcultieR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
POLICE COURT NOTES.

Andrew Johnson, negro Of No. As Baxter street, who
spends ten months yearly tho Island, arrested
by Sergeant Ryan, Of tho Sixth precinct for breaking
into tho premises No. C5 Park street. owned occu.
pied by Benjamin Wood, and stealing $50 worth OF
brass mountings. In doing so be destroyed steam
engine worth$ 500. Justice Wandell held him Tor trial
John r vandewatcr, Of No. 257 West Forieth street
and Rutherford Park, " j., held at the Tonbs yes
tcrday tor running girl named Kate orie OF No 40
Greenwich street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
MORMON IMMIGRANTS EXPECTED.

The Williams 4 Guion steamship Ncvada, due here
10 day, viii bring about les Latter Day Saints, with
their accompanying elders About 700 will leave law
erpool the 2sth inst by tho Idaho, sister ship OF
the Nevada. Twenty Mormon missionaries left New
York for different ports Europe by the Wyoming,
which recently left Tor Liverpool The Mormon cm-
grafton this country from all accounts promises TO
be very large this year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
THE ESCAPED CONvICTS.

Up TO late hour last evening tidings had reached
Sing Sing Prison Of the four convcts who escaped from
that institution by sczing locomotive on the previ
day. In TACT, the pursuit OF the fugitives was
given up when night had fallen on Friday the pros
pcrt catching the willy runawu,s then being consd-
cred hopeless. II Is now believed that tho escaped
men made their way to the eastern portion OF West
chester county and took passenger train the Now
Haven Railroad TO New York in the evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
AN AUSTRIAN EXTRACTION CASE.

The Of Leopold Nettel and his son, SiRsmund,
the alleged Austrian forgers, who are accused OF hav-
ing swndled foreign firm of TO- 900 guIlders In bonds
and bills Of exchange aud whose extradition Is de-
handed by the Austrian government, came up before
United states Commissioner Osborn yesterday. Their
counsel, cxJudge Dtienhoecr asked that the prison
he discharged, and said that there is No evidence
against Them to show why they should be detained.
The Commissioners then adjourned the case until Mon
day June 5, at a qnarter-past three r. NJ. when Mr.
Solomon VIII sum up on the side OF the Austrian gov
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
THE BOY HOMICIDE.

Coroner woItman held an autopsy yesterday morn
ing on the body OF Frederick LAWYER, aged fourteen
years. who stabbed by Andrew Moore at the cor
Of Iaght and Hudson streets, Friday afternoon.
An examination revealed the fact that death resulted
from a stab wound the left sido Of the chest
inch long, penetrating the len auriclc Of The heart
and causing death by hemorrlagc Of the pcrcardum.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
A GIRLS SUICIDE.

Clara Kock. lately servant Of Mrs Dr. J. Marion
Sims, Of No. 267 Madison avenue, committed suicide
the 11h Of APRIL amer having Invested herself OF
all her clothing by jumping the East River Al The
foot OF Sixty third street. The clothing identified
by means OF a letter from MIRA Sims recommend NJ
her to a new position Her body discovered yes
terday at the foot of East Sxty.third street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
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AT THE OLD BUSINESS.

Frederick Smith, an exconvics, just down from
State Prison. arrested Barclay stree, Friday
night by onhccr Jordan Of the rwen'y.seventh ire-
cinct on a charge OF irtoxica,ion. when he was
searched in the Church Of
skeleton keys and pocket jimmy found In bis
possession his being arraigned tho fombs yes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
THE AUSTIN BLACK SUIT.

The result generally anticipated, disagreement OF
Nc jury yesterday in the suit brought BY
Mr.. Austin Black against the Continental Bank TO re-
cover sos 600 check bearing the ccrtlncaton OF
Alfred A. Timpson, the paying teller but which certn-
saton is claimed by the bank TO be forgery. As viii
be remembered the jury at the close OF Judge Dyk.
mans charge ordered TO submit verdict yes
tcrday morning TO Judge Donohuc, in supreme Court
Chambers ON the opening Of the TIE jury
promptly put appearance, and did
Mr. Black. the leading officers Of the bank
the respective counsel and Others deeply IN.
the result Of this, certainly alt pc
ruiar phases. and especially In respect TO the fatty
contradictory testimony gwen 10 the character OF
the veriihcation Of the check in question OF the
most remarkable trials that has taken place our
courts for long time. The jury looked ccc'dcdIy
faded after their all night Efforts to effect agree
mcni, and when The announcement was mado that they
unable 10 agree really surprise to
present on the further announcement that u would
lie perfectly Impossible them to agree Judge bono.
greatly relieved II stated thai they stood nine
ior tho tianiin and three Tor the dcicndanls The
probability IL that the case viii be retired. and II only
remains 10 he whether Mr.. Austin viii have
wat another decade u years before he can bring The
suit ia 4 rciriaL
PASSING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Before United states Commissioner Shields. JOAN II.
GIN. alias smith, and Charlotte Thompson, ar.
rsigncd yesterday on a charge OF passing counterfeit
neney The complainant, Jacob Langstaecr. OF No
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04
OVER THE STRING PIECE.

excitement was the foot OF Fulton street,
Brooklyn, by runaway horse attached TO wagon and
driven By Lathan Laze OF Love lane, near Henry
street The horse dashed the string piece at The
END of the dock aud pitched into the river carrying
with HIM Latham and the wagon Both ma n and horse
werc rescued, but he wagon completely dcinol-
ished
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

on an order issued nv Judge ponohue Deputy sheriff
Bodctt yesterday arrested Julius Lambert. Who -
charged by the Metropolitan fiie Insurance Company
with appropriating hts sIp- 81 ccliected
premium on q party insured IN Buhlo. Ne .as dts
charged and turned over 10 the Chief ~ Police ~
Buffalo. where an Indictment has been found against
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-01
The DAILY N7ELLlGENER.
Tuesday, August !, 1879.

PEACH GROWING - We look upon the
1T repeateu Statement that the peach IL
ore Of the things that won't grow IN
ihi. climate as 4 SANDER. There are
but few trees in the county. tut those
we have noticed are mostly healthy and
we'll laden with very promising looking
fruit. The curl-leaf Is the great
malady Of the trees throughout the
Union generally. bat here We notice
bu. little Indication If il II is true
the fruit does not attain it, finest flavor
here, neither does il in Southern Califor
tia. There is q narrow belt Of Terrific
r adapted 10 the perfection Of the
peach. This extends through Dela
ware, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan
and comes out on the Pacific in North
ern California and Southern Oregon.
The influence of the Lakes in the Grand
Traverse region of Michigan, especially
adapts that region to this culture, while
here the influence of the Sonud and
fresh water lakes exerts q similar infiu-
e1ce. and We can raise better article
here if pains be taken, than the average
of the Union generally. not withstand
ing the cool nights. They seem 10 es-
cape the spring frosts. even in the river
yalleysiand hit" nearly a. well a other
kinds Of fruit At least this Territory
should raise 81 ample supply Of this de-
i,cious fruit for ITS own use.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-01

TEACHERS ISsIrTCTE.-The Teach
- Territorial Convention "a. in ses-
son last week in Olympi. AMI AL
lourned Friday. SEATTLE aud the lower
Sound were repre-euted there by Rev
Geo. T. WhItworth. President Il ,b,.
Territoria. University. Mr. o :. Jones
frorn Port Gam bic. and J. p. Jad.on.
Esq. the Territorial! Superintendent
Among the questions discussed were
those of text Books. county saperin-
tendents. school !aw. school revenue
aud graded schools Pursuant ~ dis
cUssion q the subject Of normal schools.
the following resolution wss adopted
Kesolgei. That sone measure should h.
adopted 10 establish = normal school
or normal Department ia connec-
ton with the Territorial Unis ersltv for
the instruction Of teachers After
short discussion Oh the subject Of text
books i was considered uuadvisa bic 20
select or recommend particular serIes
AZ this time The following resolution.
was submitted and adopted. ResoIrei
That provisions should be made for
the selection If = serie. If text books
for use in the schools III this Territory
by the Territorial Teachers Institute ~
the frs. session which may occur after
the Tas.4ge of new school law. and
the same shall remain for use not less
than four years. aid IL shall be made OBJ
ligatory on ali the district schools to
introduce and use the same within six
months after such selection has been
made and notice thereof made public
On Friday, permanent organization was
effected by elec;iug j T. Judson, Presi-
dent Rev &. f. Whitworth DR. J +.
Candy. aud Rev q. W Skinner. Vice
Presidents; j T.. Clark, Secretary: ..
=. Jones. Miss Frances Meeker, Mrs.
Bell Of Seattle. Assistant Secretaries.
On motion the following named persons
We're appointed as an Executive Com
mittce J. T. Clark, DIR. G. W Skinner,
Rev. g. r. Nhitworih. o s. Jones, Mrs.
i. Z. Hale. Said committee were TO
make all necessary arrangements for the
ASSEM- bling of Teachers Institute In
the City OF Seattle. and u prepare
complete programme for said Institute
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-01
..WuArA WAsT OF PUBLIC SPIRIT

tsWHAI A WAsi VI bblIt SflhiI-
Some such All expression as this have
~. heard on two or three occasions.
when the few members of our Fire En-
CINE Company have been out on the
streets endeavoring to test the capabili-
ties of the hand engine lately purchased
by the city Their fewness ia numbers,
there having been only ten or fifteen Of
them altogether. when ia fact there are
men enough here to fully man half a
dozen engines ~ once. no doubt occs-
stoned the remark. which IL soinew hat Of
damaging reflaction upon the muscle
aud SspTh of the hundreds OF able
bodied citizens Of Seattle. Instead Of
ten or fifteen active members Of this
company what is needed is between forty
aud fifty. rs at least thirty men are
required TO work the engine properly
The city authorities. after being urged
by us for seven long years. have
finally provided our citizens with the
means for some protection against
any contlagration, and we hope
they will now do their part by
joining the fire company. now organ
lied. 90 such an extent as will render II
If efficient service whenever needed In
Nil emergency.