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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
REFORMATION OF FALLEN WOMEN.

The Nathan committee OF the Kings county Board Of
Supervisors. who have been investigating the law
which provides for tho commitment OF female Migrants
to tho House OF the Good Shepherd. held nal session
yesterday. The chairman, Supervisor siillwell, pre-.
scented report 10 DO submitted the Board OF Super.
vscrs the meeting to-day, recommending an amend.
mont 10 the existing law by which magistrate could
commit 10 the House Of the Good Shepherd only por-
between tho ages of fourteen and twenty-hvo
years II also provides that between tho discharge Of
girl from the House and her rccommitment q SUM-
Gent time should elapsc 10 enable tho magistrate 10
determine the probability OF her reformation. Il
moved 10 request repeal OF tho law which permitted
cudc all creeds There opposition 70 this suRges-
ton. but the report Of the chairman was adopted.
to the Board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

As Sergeant Long, OF the Twelfth precinct, accom-
panied by ofacer Nggosmth, were walking through
Fifth avenue 125th ST, at ten O'Clock Monday
night, they heard the loud cry OF 'Murdcr apparently
csmng from Madison avenue They hurried thither
and saw the corner OF Hath st. and Madison avenue
Mr. H. T. Luthy, OF No. ~ West l24th St, in the act
OF rising from the sidewalk. No other person in
sight Mr. Luthy told the officers that few minutes
before, rs he was proceeding home he passed three
men, who suddenly turned round and struck him
the side OF the head with club or cane, ahcr which
they seized him, and while pnioned his the
third tried take his diamond studs from his shirt
BOSOM lie succeeded, however, In screaming, and tho
robbers, becoming alarmed, ran away without having
secured any booty II 10 probable that the attack
prcconcortcd, and Mr. Luthy followed for DIS
lance as tho robbers directed all their attention
studs, which werc worth 81, 900. No traces OF the
hghwaymen could be found.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
A GOLDEN JUBILEE.

The Rev. Father Henry Lcmke, OF Elizabeth, N. J.,
priest OF the Bcncdctnc Order, yesterday celebrated
the eth anniversary OF his ordination. The entire
congregation OF hts church part in tho exercises
and attended the grand high mass which the jubiant
himself celebrated on tho occasion Attached to the
modest church is the Convent OF the Bcncdctinc Sis
ters and tho other SIDE ut short distance is tho
pastoral residence over the portlco OF which tho
American fag festooned, and on the sidewalk
leading TO the church q handsome arch OF evcrgreens
ornamented with lowers and miniature flags. gave
a festive appearance TO the ncghborhood. The
church itself was elegantly decorated Tor the cele
braton. The slender columns were entwined with
evergrccns aud the altar covered with the choicest
flowers Among the large number OF Catholic clergy
present were Bishop Corrigan, OF Newark and Bishop
McQuaid. of Rochester.
AT hafpast ten o'clock the priests assembled In the
sacrsty Of the church. and having put soutanes and
surpces, formed in procession, which was headed by
some thirty little girls dressed IN white and marched
TO the pastoral residence There they were joined by
Bishops Corrigau ana McQuad, Who on either side,
accompanied the venerable Father Lemke TO tho
church As tho bishops and priests had arrived
within the sanctuary Father Lemko placed himself
tho centre before the altar. where he approached
By two OF the little girls Miss Ives and Miss Martinez,
the latter bearing on IN elegantly orramcn!ed cushion
dress TO the aged pastor full Of expressions OF love aud
esteem and Of sentiments OF congraulation upon the
dence had vouchsaicd him. Father Lemke re-
ceyed the chalce, but made reply, and mmedi-
htely alter tho high mass begun The cclcbrant
was Father Lemkc; the deacon, Father Wcndelin
Meyer the sub. deacon Father Corbnan Gastbihl and
tho master OF ceremonies, the Rev. J. j. 0'Conror OF
Newark. After the first gospel Bishop McQuaid
addressed the congregation speaking IN general way
OF the growth OF Catholcy in the United States and
abiding to Father Lemkc as having been Que OF the
pioneers OF the priesthood IN this country
Al tho usual time for the bcnccction Bishop Corrigan,
before pronouncing It, congratulated the congregation
briefly upon the which called them together
The service having been concluded procession
again formed IN tue order had arrived at the
church anu moved along the sidewalks in the open
tho congregation gathered around and expressions u
al lection for Father Henry heard every side.
As mark of their esteem Tor Father Lcmkc the
priests the diocese OF Newark, with his personal
friends from other doccscs subscri quito a hand.
some sum Of money-over s7oo-whlch was presented
To him Yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
A FIFTY MILE MUSTANG RACE.


IFrom INC san FFNhclsco CaII April III
The turf event which will test the speed OF tho Cali
forna-bred mustangs wild horse, and the endurance
Of the riders Is announced take place the track
Of the Bay Ear Grounds Association at three
o'clock on Saturday afternoon next. l. r, Smith and
Neil Mowry both claim the championship The State
for last and CONTIGUOUS riding IN the saddle The match
Is between those two for purse OF 81 000 match Of
this character is very exciting for the spectator and
not monoonous as generally conjcctured. The terms
to ride MY miles out weigh up l62 pounds. each
man 10 use ten horses. fhe mounting and dissnount
ing are accomplished while the animals under full
Roadway. IL is the intention Of these 10 beat the
time scored In the celebrated match OF Osbaldston
against time, which III. SIN. LIS Mowry subsc-
quently made the distance In Oh am so Vs., tho
fastest timo record.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
BEWARE OF
THE DEVIL AND HIS WIFE,
RUN AND ToBAcco,
the cause Of all the evil
IN the world.

The clerks and bank runners paused to consider this
striking warning and many gay young broker
thoughtfnliy read the sign and his way with
eraver arr HERALD reporter descended into tho
mcnt OF the Office In front OF which the sign placed
ana there found a man named Dexter who is one OF
the ''characters' Of Wall street. He sald:-
'yes, SIR, put that sign out there, and intend
keep II there Tor u warning to the young Of Wall
street The time when would 80 ioriy blocks for
drink; but have not touched liquor tor fourteen
years. In religion am open communion Baptist
but all men my brothers; I make a good y nc
and give all the away. What did the great Stewart
get out OF lie but his bread aud butter? get more
Yes sir, that sign Is the beginning Of revival Wall
strcctlr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
COST OF THE DOCKS.
THE CONFERENCE OF COMMERCIAL oRGANIzA-
rIoSs-THE EXPENSES OF THE DOCK D1PART-
NENr TO NE LIMITED.


MENr TO DE LIMITED
meeting Of the delegates appointed from the
Cheap Transportation Association, the Produce Ex-
change Importers AMI Grocors Board of Trade Cham
Der Of Commerce and Council Of Political Reform
investigate the operations Of the Dock Department in
reference the plans and Of the stone piers and
bulkheads in OF erection neld yester-
day in tho Chamber of Commerce. Ar. ID. L. Turnurc
presided and briefly explained the object Of the meet
Ing, and Mr.. W. T. Booth read the report Of the sub
committee setting forth the result Of the invcstga-
lions made along the water front few days ago. They
examined the operations ut foot OF Canal and
thence proceeded Christopher street, where they
embarked on a steam tug and inspected the work
OF the New York Central Railway, at the foot OF Six
tieth street Mr.. Booth then submitted resolution,
as approved OF by the subcommittee, TO the
effect that tho conference requested by the Dock
Commissioners should recommend the suspension OF
all operations docks where tho preparations for
masonry had not already been made that tho
limit OF the expenditure for The ensuing year outside
Mr. Booth also read letter from Commissioner Wales,
giving estimate OF tho cost OF the proposed I'M
provcments.
Mr. Miller strongly advocated the passage OF the res
olution, anu commended that tho improvements wero
absolutely necessary Tor The commercial prosperity OF
tee clearly showed this, and he thought no obstacles
should be thrown in the way OF the Dock Commission
crs Who he said, doing everything In their power
toward that desirable end
Mr Baker also paid high tribute to the integrity
and earncstncss Of the Commissioners.
Commss oner Dmmock said by way OF cxpana
ton, that according to the resolution was not
teniplatcd. he under stood IL that any action should
be taken by the Legislature. The Commissioners were
satisfied that the expenditure should be limited
suggcsted nor was any objection taken to the report
OF the subcommittee. But regard to the proposed
conference he did not see why any other
than those strictly identified with commerce should
be in vitcG 10 take part IN the Investigations.
Mr.. w. H. Webb. Of the Council OF Political Reform,
ntmatcd that the resolution suggested included tbs
CO operation Of that body
Mr.. Philips offered amendment to the effect that
the Cotton Exchange be included In the
vitcd inquire into the working OF the Dock Depart
ment The amendment passed and the Ship Owners
Association also included In the number.
Tho Chairman then put the original resolution, which
was carried, and on motion II resolved appoint
three delegates from each OF the organizations named
compose the conference suggested The meeting
then adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The King ofItaiy has received present OF four
magnificent Arab horses from tho Khedivc OF Egypt
An open boat racs took place the Tyne on the
ilth inst, between William Lumsden, Of BIyth and
Robert BagnaIl Of ousoburn, for floo Tho course
was nom the High Level Bridge the Redhsugh
Bridge, the distance being half mile. Bagnaii was
the favorite before the starr ~ 10 Lumsdcn won
BY length and six feet, rowing the distance In four
minute9
Weston walked Ill is miles u twenty -four hours,
- the Pomona osrdenA Manchester on the 10th inst
George Parry, Of Manchester. bic opponent having
walked 81 IL mikes IN the oame TINA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Board OF Apporsionment yesterday authorized
the Comptroller issue 100000 assessment bonds At
rate OF interest not exceeding seven per cent
The Board approved appropriation Of 500 900
asked for by the Department OF Parks for the Park i'm
provement fund.
Tho CITY Hall was deserted yesterday. Politicians
gone Utica
The Mayor will Saturday send 10 the Board Of
Aldermen for confirmation the OF thirty five city
harsha!s. The nominations for Police and Park Com
missoners win not likely be cent IN until ancr May l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
ARREST AND SUICIDE.

ofacer smalley Of the court squad, proceeded yes
tsrday morning 70 No 67o First avenue and arrested
Bernard Schiller, carpenter, on complaint Of his
WIFE, Tor assault He asked tho officer 70 allow him 70
finish his breakfast which he Was In the Of cook
Ing The oicer did 90 and went out IN the hallway
tell the audlady notify his wife Of tho arrest and
20 b. at court In hour He hardly outside the
door Of the room when Schiller shot himself through
the right temple with navy revolver the ball passing
ous 81 the right side OF tho head The wounded man
vas taken 70 Bellevue Hospital where the doctor pro-
pounccd bis injury falaL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
RAPID TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

Yesterday meeting was held OF tho Directors Of
the Elevated Silent Safety Railroad Company Of Brook
iyn At which several plans aud specifications for tho
plated discussed Under their present
charter they have only thirty DAYS In which
mcncs work. and bill Is now before the Legislature
for an extension Of the time They build the road
at the OF milo month The route Will be from
Fulton Jerry 70 East New York. Tho time viii be, Tor
1 train Of six cars, with q locomotive OF nine ten
tona twenty minutes from end 10 the olhor OF tho
line Finy thousand dollars capital has been sub
thad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
COLLISION IN THE EAST RIVERS

On Monday night the yacht wandercr, N.YY.c, NJ
James sui, while lying At anchor on rwcnsy-sighsh
street, East River into BY the schooner Nellie
Clark while in TOW Of stesmtue James Bowen, STAYING
In the yachts port forward buwarks, carrying away
iron work and port davits smashing boat, 10 The
tugboaI on beng hailed gave her name the Baits1
boat sent from the yacht found her % b the Jamse
Bowen. ~ above stated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
THE NATIONAL GAME.

The game tho Union Grounds yesterday afternoon
between the Mutual and Boston clubs great
prise all who witnessed IT, AZ tho conclusion OF the
eighth inning tho stood to In favor OF the New
York nnc but the last inning the Bostons BANKED
their opponents and then made nvc runs thus winning
by single run There were about 1000 spectators
present
The score folioVs:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

The Plymouth Church Investigating Committee me,
again last evening the residence Of Mr. Piatt
OF Orange aad Hicks streets. Mr. Bowen and his
were In attendance. Mr.. Tilney summed up for tn,
committed and held that Mr. Bowen guilty of liav.
Ing sandcred his pastor and violated hts covenant and
should therefore be expelled. The committee will
Tuesday evening to prepare their report to
be submitted to the church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

The rssspts Of the CITY Treasurer Of Brooklyn last
week amounted 70 sol %oo The warrants paid amount
70 sIs2 ssA The amount rsmainIns on deposit 70 The
credit OF the city 10 the various banks 10 a. Sra e02
The aggregate collections OF Registrar Of Arrears Whit
neg 70 April ~. was t@2.sH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
INTEREST ON CITY STOCKS.

On Mpy the Comptroller Will pay 10 the holders Of
city stocks and bonds tho OF S. ana sa4 ~, bong
the interest due that day $lla lac 60 ofthis
sum the sinking Fund Commissioners viii receive the
sum OF $6v9 v65 IS interest on Investments held BIZ
them amounting TO 81, e0o po6 So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
A REVIVAL IN WALL STREET.

Yesterday those persons who do business In Broad
street, Exchange place and Wall street among the
bankers and stock brokers attracted TO flaming
sign hung at No. 20 Broad having thereon
scrbcd this legend.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
ADAMS ron Presidential VOICE FROM THE
wEST.

ADAMS ron Presidential VOICE IRON THE
wKsr.
TO TEE Error ov THE HERALD
have been for thirty years a reader OF the HxRAIp
snd during my temporary sojourn in Central Kansas
IL quite refreshing TO receive IL regularly the after.
noon Of the third day out, thanks to the fast mail "
The ST. LOUIS papers reach day sooner. but their
scws Is condensed and meagre which Is not satsfac-
Tory daring the exciting Developments OF the last low
weeks. Every American ieels mortified and dis
Traced at the corruption In high places aud
read all the particulars not condensed abstract Ny
copy OF tue HERALD - eagerly sought by citizens and
10 read until nearly worn out
Ny object IN Whiting is TO add my voice In favor OF
your proposition for aceniennal candidate. You
the subject in that OF humorous cvitv peculiar TO
your columns but the his, mention OF gave food
for serious thought
In my young days the high Offices in our government
were nlicd by the nrst men OF the couniry--men OF
brains, intellect and experience; OF integrity aud
esty-gcntlcmcn OF the highest culture, men Who BY
years OF toll and close application. had dcservcdly
earned name fame and position which they would not
have barsercd or mpercd for whole centuries post
tradcrships They were willing ana satisfied to live
within their means, choosing rather to be known 10
posieriy BY their statesmanship than by reputation
You have given tho name Of man OF this character.
Charles Francis Adams Is gentleman by birth and
education and natural instincts He rs scholar and
statesman To put him into the Presidential char
would 1--WE the nation the benefit or the prestige Of his
father and grandstner and TO the nations Of Europe
would DO earnest OF desire TO return our
former position Of dignity and respectabty; so that
We Americans would no longer dread TO bear the names
mentioned OF foreign Ministers aud Cabinet officers
lndced some Of our worthiest citizens live In dread
o. some exposure that will embarrass highest
want the chicf whom have 20 delighted TO honor.
With Mr. Adams would have no such fear | sim
csrslv hops and pray for the success OF your propos
Sion. OLD LINE WING.
Dzssorr. Kan, April "a, 1870
ADAMS AND rIIDEr-xonTH CAROLINA sPBAxs.
10 TER EprTon or THE HxRALD;-
You jussly credit the BeIknap expoN 70 an opposi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

BRIsTow AS THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE.
To rax EDITOR THE HERALD
wish you would bring out Bristow as the candidate
for the democratic nomination for President II would
be nothing like the party jump 1t was from Seymour in
1865 TO Horace Greeley in 1872 There are no political
Issues that stand the way. Bristow besides being
Death on ring thieves, Is all right hard money and
the results VI the war. The republicans with their
innumcfablc ring com plicalons, don't want him. The
democratic masses and all honest arc crying for
him children cry for certain lozengcs Tlden Hen
drIcks, Thurman and all the rest on the democratic
list OF possbcs played out party hacks. and can
never win. Give then, ms the democratic ccnten
NAL candidate Bristow, OF Kentucky. 1876
NEW YORK. Apr! ~. 1875
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

lcans, who helped ~ our votes 10 make the House
democratic to-day feel justified OF patriotism, not
whstanding partisan loyalty is thereby somewhat
at n discount.
We may well hope that the independent voter has at
LAST arrived IN the country and that he has come TO
stay. tie belongs 10 party but all parties SO far
belong 10 him tnat ne VIII. on occasion, utilize any or
them for the good Of the Republic. HIS name isthe
people. He is glad TO und SO far spokesman the
HERALD, one SO loyal TO the traditions and the hopes
OF the Union
We rebels are now Of little account national cs
nation, but some OF us love country better than
we love iie intend In the election OF the centennial
year to do my duty-ns understand Tiny duty TO
country. TO posterity. TO humanity And to-day, IT. as
parties arc now constituted should 60 10 the Presi-
dental polls should feel II sacred duty 10 protest
against both political organizations do not see how
could do u with more emphasis than by putting IN
my ballot for Charles Francis Adams for President and
Samuel J. Tildcn for Wee President
RECONSTRUCTED REBEL
SMITHYIKLp Y c. Anril % $50
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26
THE CENTENNIAL CANVASS.
EvARTs roR PREsIpENT-A VOICE FROM THE
SOUTH.

EvARTs For PREsIDENT-A VOICE FROM THE
SOUTH.
To rHg EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Ia looking your valuable journal notice that
aCcntcnnial Convention is mooed to select and NOM
mate officers to administer the government ior the
next tour years trust the project will be consum-
mated aud the peoples party organized and with tho
Aid aud influence Of your powerful paper, VIII provo
VICTORIOUS We have grown greatly as a nation, but
have sadly deteriorated as people The men OF rs
made OF better and stun than the
81 to-day. 'Washington's Farewell Address should
DO read daily IN every public school throughout the
ahd and us principles aud patriotism ineulcated and
tnsted into The minds OF the rising generation JEFF
ersons test "Is he honesty Is he capable =. should
be strictly applied to every applicant Tor Office Tho
country Is being ruined and dlsgraccd by designing
political knaves gamblers and trcKsiers both parties
are corrupt and rotten 10 the core, but tho great
masses honest and patriotic Let the people
rally. There are plenty OF wise and noble men, who
not politicians in whose hands the government
would be honestly and economically administered
William " Eyarts is statesman patriot, scholar and
. gentleman, whom tho people would delight
honor
They alng the breeze the people will rally
Ger and dale. Ger hiii and through valley
ATLANTA. Ga, April %, lsT6 SPIRIT OF TO
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THE HUNGARIAN SUFFERERS.

No la GRAND STREET, April "a, 1870
To rnR EDITOR or ruE HERALD
We bog leave TO acknowledge the following subscrlp-
tons in aid Of the sufferers BY the in Hun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-26

Umpre-Mr Loughlin Of the Arlington Club.
Runs carned-Mutual, o; Boston, L.
Time Of game-Two hours and twenty i've minutss
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furthcr SUBSCRIPTIONS are respectfully solicited ana
Will be gratefully received by the committee Of the
New York united Hungarian societies.
=. KLEiSnAx, Secretary. q BARD0s, President
l. CxIRJAg, Treasurer.
INV YoRx MAGYAR EGyLEr, l
No Ia GRAND STREET, April -, lS5d
To rHE EpIroR OF TEE HERALp:-
The united Hungarian societies Of this city arrange
the 10Th inst an entertainment in aid Of the suf
fsrsrs BY the foundations 10 Hungary. The little
colony Of the counsrymcn OF Dcak and Kossush are
hard al work 10 secure thorough success OF their
undertaking Considering the noble object Of our
abors respectfully rcquess the acceptance Of The
enclosed notice, wherein we acknowledge the receipts
OF tho subscriptions received up 10 to day Respect
fully. yours, r. KLETNMAx
Secretary Of the New York committee united HansIa-
rian socstieA
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ADAMS AxD rrLDxr-HoHTH cARolIxA sPBAxs.
10 TER EDrroH or rHE HxRALp:-
You jussy credit the BsIknap s-poss 10 an opposi-
fen House Seeing such fruits thousands Of u rspub.
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nOG-S5 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pointer
u dog, about one year OLD. Return to A. K.
SLOAN, 564 Front street, up-stalSs. lyl3
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Personal.

THE Columbia Herald and Mail saws
flames n. Hay nes, OF Memphis, is in
town. He says he came up to help re-
elect Sheriff Alexander"
THE Nashville Banner. Of the six.
teenth, says: &c. d. Crockett, formerly
Of Nashville, but now Of Memphis. l.
circulating among his friends in this
city"
THE Knoxville Tribune Of Sunday
says: 1--WE had the pleasure yesterday
Of meeting Mr.. s. Tate, jr, of Memphis,
who has contract on the Cincinnati
Southern railrnsd."
THE Little Rock Gazette of the six
tenth instant, says: yesterday morn
ing Governor Garland received a dis
patch from his wife, stating that his son
was woTse. The governor lef. for Hot
Springs on a special engine at noon"
THE Little Rock Herald Of Saturday,
says: BTigadier General Grierson,
United States srmy, he Of cavalry fame
during the late war, passed through the
city yesterday on his way north. The
general looks bronZed and hearty, and
his nose is not g whit smaller than in the
days when we rode behind him, in the
first great raid Of the war"
The Columbia Herald and Mail saws:
"ColOnel P. C. Bethel, OF Memphis, and
Captain W.D. Bethel and his charming
family, Of this county, left last Tuesday
evening for Warm Springs, North Caro-.
lima, where they spent a portion of last
summer. Let us hear from you, Cap
tsin. Warm Springs must be a lovely
place, when it attracts family from
such lovely home IS Captain Bethel
pSssesses.n