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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
FATAL SCRATCH OF A CAT.

DR.. Sullivan, the physician who attended
Hugh Murray the young who was reported to Lave
died on Sunday night, in Broouyn, Of hydrophoba,
caused by the bite OF cat Is Of the opinion that 1t was
a genuine case Of hydrophoba. He says however, that
II IA a very singular case The Young himself had
no suspicion he victim to that disease, and his
parents gay that his death caused by severe cold
The doctor collecting all tho available information In
regard to the case, and will prepare statement lie
Monday that before he knew ANYTHING OF MUIR
ings OF The muscles Murray had also desire for water
mouth He was in his right mind nearly oil the time.
The wounds made by the cat were SIMPLY scratches Dut
Dr. Sullivan thinks that the venom could De unused from
tho claws well as from the teeth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The National Rifle Association held its
fousth m,eling last evening At Nos :. O. aud
West Tnrtocnthst. Gen. shalor the President of the
Associations congratulated the Association upon the con
dition OF it's ars ane stated that Creodmoor. now the
best and most attractive range IN the country,
would eventually be Iho best Ia the word.
Judge Gildcrslecye tho Secretary, read the an
nua report from which APP cared that
40 lie members had Joined tho Association during 1873
tuat IN numbered 265 life mcmbcrs. ana tt Eicps
mad been taken 10 secure Centennial rine match nut
thai the place for holding the match had NOT yet been de-
tcrmin.d Cen McHahOn submitted the Trrasurrr- re-
port showing receipts during 1879 OF S&J4ll u pay
m-nts $50 2IJ 46; balance on hand, Jan. /, l-s6,
1851 90 fine following were then elected directors 81
the ASS icdt,Ou for three years Col Gcorg W Ninsde
Capt William G.. CASEY, George y. hcucrmcrhoin, Jr.,
Major d. d. Wyle. Col. Ira l. Beebe; 10 81. VACANCIES,
Col. John Ward and n T. stanton.
Immediately after the election Of directors the meeting
adjourned, and tho directors elected the following
officers 81 the Association for 1870 Gen. Alexander
Smaller, President G-n. joan Is. Woodward, Ncc-Pfrrl-
dent: George \. ScfmcrHorn, Secretary; Gen. =. l..
McMauon, Treasurer. The following Is the Executive
Committee FOR the Judge Oiidesseefo, COL win
lats, and Gen. A. :. Dakin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
APpoRrroNNG CITY REVENUE.

The Board of Apporionment met yesterday
afternoon in the Mayors ofice. There were present
Mayor wickhsm, Controller Green, Tax Commissioner
John Wheeler amt President Lewis OF the Aldermen.
The Controller presented resolution, which adopted,
transferring unexpnded balances OF certain appropra
tons aud placing them to the credit of tie following
charitable Institutions: Nursery snH Cbllds Hospital
$3.50 20 Institution Tor the Deaf and Dumb $3'4 67
ana Institution for tie Blind $3.50. Money from the
Excise Fund was then appropriated follows: Coored
Home 81 4T5; Now-York Color"d Home, $500; Midnight
Mission, $40 es; New-York Homeopathic Dispcnsary,
$3.50; Central Dspensary SitS the CmldrcD's Fold.
$s5 50 Roman Catholic House Of the Good Shepherd,
So 263 40; st. JOseph's Institution for Deaf Mutcs
CASA ca the Founding Asylum under the charge Of the
Sisters Of Charity, S1S379 OS.
Assessment bonds to the amount OF sl250O0 were
authorized TO bsued pay for street Improvements
A communication from Commissioner Porter asking that
81 600 of Croon Water Main stock he issued 10 pay
Tor laying CrotOn water pipes in siXty-seyenthst, DO
tween Tenth and EeyenthaVes, ana IN tllty -hlh-st
between sixth and scyenth-ayes., Laid over. The
Board consented 20 the Consolidation Of the Sanitary
Buroan aud Bureau Of Vital Statistics IN the Health De
1artnlent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
FATAL ELEVATOR ACCIDENTS.

An inquest was held on Monday night in the
case OF Frederick Upham, who was killed by fall from
an elevator the Mansion House, Brooklyn on Monday.
James Leonard hali-boy, who was in charge OF the
elevator at the time, said that he made attempt TO
catch the boy he was falling and nearly lost his OWL
balance He had never tended elevator before. The
iury rendered verdict that Leonard incompetent.
md guilty Of gross neglect and deserved severe
They also found that the regular attendant was noom-
AID the elevator was III dangerous condl
fon in the Of gates other piouer projections,
they requested The proprietor Of the MOTEL 20 take such
measures would insure the safety OF those Who were
Obliged TO use the elevator.
An inquest was aso held Monday on The body Of
rs from injuries by falling elevator at the Brook
yn White Lead Works ia FrOntst, between Adams and
Westinghouse. lie was engaged IN REMOVING Daifeis,
when the elevator suddenly descended IL WAS found
that the brake had become disaGngcd aud useless Tue
moi 10 sep upon the elevator The verdict OF the jury
was accidental death and they recommended that pa
cards be posted near the elevator cdutJn4 all persons
fro a. Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
CAREER OF JOHN HAMpDEv.

The Rev. DR.. Chaplin lectured last evening
before the Long Island Historical sociey ut the Athe-
nulm ~ Atautic-ayo. and Clinton-st, BROOKLYN The
lar-o hail WAS ncd A. A. Lowe presided aud many
wcInDwn clergy and citizens occupied the platform
Dr. Chain's subject John Hampton, who, he said.
was horn 1891, IN BRchlnghanshire, England Ho
w.- me son of rich and somewhat influential man,
given literary pursus. IIanpden, during his Youth
Id somewhat d.sipatcd life. IL" graduated ~
NIrI,rna College, oxford. and in 1GGl entered Para-
mcu which gave promise ar coming storm To-" lid
the close ~ tho second Parliament the spirt 81 The
patriot cleaned out IA the matter OF paying forced
loan lie stcd tie payment and va. Imprisoned bht
W.. aftrrvard freed and restored To lis seat.
At he close the Ecconl Parliament Ilampden ret req
aud prepared for the struggle which he saw was coming
lie then s:cd Ia the courts an attempt ot The hius 10
IN rrI-c tho Royal revenue by lax c'lcd upon all
towns alleged purpose Of supporting the Na'J
Iampdcn then toOa prominent sand ~ member 81
the o." long Parliament" and Afterwards became sol
der, and was killed la battle near his native place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE MUTUAL BENEFIT SAVINGS BANK.

Aslbel =. Fitch, counsel for the depo,itors OF
the Mutual Benefit Savings Bank obtained an order yes
teriay from Judge DOn0huo Of the Supreme Court re-
quring William Adch. receiver 10 show cause nj tie
Special Term, Jan. A. why ho should not he removed
The depotors complain that they are denied access TO
the books and accounts Of the bank; that they have
reason to believe thai the assets have been grossly mis-
managed and msapped by the trustees who have norey
subjected themselves to criminal prosecution and recu-
MARY liability that 1t Is impossible To ascertain the facts
in regard irregular tics Of the trustees, except
through examination OF the books and records by an
expert The GcpostOrs further claim that MI. Aluiicl,
willie Bank Examiner, made incorrect reports OF the
SUSPENDED Mutual Benefit. Genital Park, German II
town, auI Third Avenue Savings Banks IL - under
stood tat Mr AldrJch viii deny all the material acga-
tpus I'm the petition and claim that hi- reports ~ Ban.
EXaluIcr and correct, according 10 tIo BOOKS
uf tao banks lt tho Lime lac examined la, Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
DETENTION OF SOUND STEAMERS.


Much difficulty was experienced by the Sound
steamers in making their westward trips on Monday
night and yesterday. In tho language OF the sounu
pilots at blew living gale hight In our teeth OH Point
Judith and 1t was like climbing up hill, to butt against
the heavy seas that came rolling up over our bows
There was no great difficulty overcome with eastward
bound steamers but those coming this could make
very little headway. Tho Galatea OF the Providence
line did not reach her dock until after z p IN.
Yesterday eight hours behind the usual time. The Ola
Colony OF the Fall River line, which due AZ her pier
Yesterday morning at o'clock, did not arrive at her
bier until after o'clock last night The Office OF the
Company, the foot OF Murrayst, was crowded with
the friends OF the passengers, who had been aXiOusy
waiting several hours for the arrival OF the steamer Ihe
officers and dOckmen had been Mt their posts since morn,
ing kilograms received from Newport and Fan
River stating that the vessel had left botn places on time
Another telegram stated that the Old Colony was sighted
at mdn ght OF Monday by the Newport between watch
Hill and Gull Point. Nothing further heard OF the
until arrival. Tue officers OF the boat stated
that the gale strong and the sea heavy that IL
impossible to make any progress without endanger
ing boat and they put into GARDENERS Bay about $50
yesterday, and left again at o'clock she was I'm,
mediately un!oaded, and reloaded with eastNardbound
freight and left for Newport between hnd O'CLOCK
tnis morning 10 hours behind the usual time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
BUSINESS EBB4RR1SSnENTS.
TIE ocKERsHAUsEY FAILURE.

The difficulties of the firm of Ockcrshonscn
Brolers sugar llners nj No, $50 souhst continued
excite the comment and sympathy Of those who were
acquainted with them and their career. On the day Of
their failure the Messrr. 0ckcrsbauscn were IN the
mood for talking, but yesterday the senior member
OF tho firm made the following statement I:
Tie list cause of their trouble the depr citation IN
Their estate I'm Roscs this city. The great cOmpe
ton refining the ovsrproducion, and the losses Ia
business helped to bring on their embArrassneuts.
Unn . o'clock Saturday, however, the members 81
the firm Lad reason 10 believe that their negotiations for
means carry the house through the trouble had been
successful; but the failure OF Philip SIucr. WHO owed the
house $4,000. led Of their deposit banks 10 throw
out their checks, which tie Immediate cause
their failure None OF their paper had gone Ia protest
up 10 that time. Under ordinary circumstances ire loss
OF debt Oi the amount due from Elmer would not have
aft cted the credit ~ the house: but coming II did
when they financially embarrassed n compelled
them business ut once. The liabilities OF the
firm do not exceed Sj75 0OO aud it's resources, which
are chiefly In real estate. amounted in 1873 Ia than
5000 II extension Of time In granted 10 the firm
IL will pay In full.
The refinery running yesterday, and II is expected
that satisfactory arraDg ncnt3 VIII bn made with the
creditors by which business Will be continued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
RAPID TRANSIT FROM TIE BATTERY.


ITAsE TO THE ELEVATED ROAD.
The New-YOrk Elevated Railway Company
having applied to the Park Commissioners for lease OF
so much OF the northeast corner o the Battery Park RI
would be needed by them In extending their road from
its present terminus at the foot Of Green cht to state
ST the question whether the Commissioners had author
it's 10 Tan the referred 20 Corporation C0un-
SCI whitney. Mr.. whitney said last evening that he had
examined the ctys title 20 the Battery Park and found
il to differ tic title OF the uptown parks which were
accued by the right Of eminent domain The Battery u
largo part Was owned b. the city before the Revolution
and its title now the same rs that which private
person holds piece OF property. lie did not dcen u
proper that the Commissioners should grant perpetual
lease but thought IL rit that The privilege OF using
portion the Battery should ~ extended To the road
II 1t were denied, II would be necessary IN reaching
safest to two rght angles within distance al
1870 feet tns involving reverse curve which would he
practically impossible IN this he had therefore
recommended that reYOC1blc lease he giintod.
IL was stated that Commissioner Stcbhins opposed tho
measure very sirOngy. lie ont OF town stCriay
but Nh whitney said be had 10 believe that since
the subject had been better understood he was wiling
that the lease should DC granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
Cerehro
w,.s Tv nv. Scar. Men Diph- Small
Ian L. 9 u % e i i2s Is


.nans phas phSid iet. insts Measles iberia poor.
lam Jan. H., 9 i q e i55SS Is
Dr. Day reported that he had carefully inspected the
Manhattan Abatoir Mt the foot OF Thiry-fouIth-st'
North River He says that this abattor, occupy tue
western half Of the Manhattan Market is cleaned every
afternoon and Saturday, when there ia no slaughter
ing a thorough dsnfecton with chloride OF lime Is
prictced. During the summer OF 1873 the blood ana
oa from nearly 10000 cattle were rendered there with
out single complaint having been made TO the Depart
ment The ltcrss TO DC rendered are put into tig1t
ank and all tho arising are carried out M" M
doway of the North River The tanks are not opened
during the process that tie steam, which Is usudiy
offensive is entirely avoided Owing 10 the peculiar c-
cnsaaccs connected with the origin OF the Mammal an
Market Dr. Day thinks that its abattOir Is exceptionally
fortunate regards space, I-lt and ar.
The Board resolved that thorough inspection DC or
dered into condition Of the water supply the VENT
lation AMI the sewerage OF each OF the charitable n
tuons where children cared for. resolution was
passed recommending the drainage " portion OF Nor
risania by building i2ncG sewer IN Oue-huuI-dahi
fory-third ST., beginning 30 feet west Of ThirdaVe ana
continuing to COllegeaye. case Of fraudulent burial
was referred 10 the counsel 10 the Board As lar a. as
cetancd, il appears That tho facts are that Elizabeth
OROurke, 40 years OF axe, was buried jan III O'Vul
Cemetery upon altered burial permit, permit having
withheld account of ALL infOrhauty III The cei-
cate Of death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
PREPARATION FOR THE EvAYGELIsTs.

A large congregation attended the meeting
at the Collegiate Dutch Reformed Church last evening
In preparation for tho coming Of messrs Moody and
sankey. The services conducted by the Rev.
Drs OrnistOn, Taylor, Hall, and Armitage Dr. Han
SAID that sinners not to dwell upon the process by
which they come 10 Chris but TO dwell upon the Christ
10 whom they came, and TO keep the substance
before Them and tho Spirit OF God would carry
them through the world and enable them to
understand what practically they were to 90.
Dr. TAYLOR said that the difficulty of explaining the ma
ture OF saving faith ws IN its simplicity IL Jko
handling clear crystal which took up with the
feeling that HIS slightest touch might deile IT, Faith
was that which gave gubst initial character 20 the
things hoped for Reason au1 faith twin sisters ;
reason could sec while there light, hut when the San
went down aud darkness came on there was no guide ct
lint fail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
BURGLARIEs AND THEFTs.

Sneak thieves entered the room of Peter
Meme. at No lsl sphngst Oh Monday, and carried
away clothing valued at 500.
package Of ladies shoes, valued ~ 800 was stolen
from The store OF T. b. Falkenbors, at No 50 Warren-si
Oh Monday.
solomon iinck tailor arrested on MONDAY neht.
on cha ge having entered the store ~ Louis hcIdc
slhn at No 100 West Fftictst. and stOIon oOtn aud
clothing valued AZ 800.
officer Wido Of the Mulberryst Police. arrested -. H.
Coye. a driver Monday night, charge oi having
been implicated in the TObb ~ OF i's feather ware
house AZ 80 59i Broadway, whero property valued 1T
% 900 was carried away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

gage hotel furniture. After the adjudication IN bank
ruptcy furniture sold by order Of the Court and
the proceeds $4,000, deposited in trust company to
await tho claim Of the plaintiff The trustee
resisted the claim the ground OF usury the notes CALI
ing for OF interest than Is allowed ny law
In this State. The notes dated at ana mace pay
bic in NewYork. They were, however, Originally ISSUED
and discounted in Rhode Island where any rate OF inter
est agreed upon allowed. Ts matter was brought De
fore Judge BlatchfOrd Of the United States Dsrlct
Court WHO has decided that the notes were Rhode Leland
contracts and that therefore, they must be governed ny
the laws OF that aud not by those OF the state OF
NewYork The Judge also awards tie money IN question
70 the plaintIM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
CITY SANITARY MEASURES.
STATISTICS OF DISEASE AND DEATH-THE MANHAr'
ABAIT0IR.

TAN ABAITOIR.
At the meeting of the Board OF Health yes
terday the Sanitary superintendent reported that the
Sanitary Corps had made G2S inspections during tue
past week The Disnfectng Corps visited Al dwellings,
where contagious diseases found. and dsnleeted
and fumigaed Il. Dr. John l. Maggie, Deputy Register
Of Vital Statistics reported 547 deaths for tho past week
against $50 for the week before that There was IN III
crease Of deaths from dphthes and also an increase
Of IL cases reported to the Sanitary Bureau The mum
Der Of deaths smallpox was IL less last week IMAM
for the week previous but the number OF case reported
remained the same. The following IA comparative
statement of cases contagious diseases reported for the
two Neeks ending Jan s:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
TIE MUNICIPAL GovERNMI:Nr COMMISSION.

The Hon William n. Evarts, Chairman of
the Commission appointed by Gov. Tilden to consider
methods of improving the government Of cities has re-
Quested Mayor Schroeder OF Brooklyn to furnish the
Commission answers to the following questions:
What II any, have by experience been found 10 be the
fnost obvious defects OF the charter and what are the
remedies that should be appledf
What has been the growth OF the city debt and s
cretoDs; what have been the causes thereof what has
been the increase population; and for what purpose
bas the debt been contractcdf
What is the debt, per capita and now does 1t compare
with other years. .,
What laws there II any, restricting the power TO
incur eflcacious they IL accomplishing the
proposed cnd what remedy 10 there for any defects you
iney perceive tbereiDf
L. here OF property In the city rep
fatiYe body other departments and ID there any
properly qualification to the sunIaeef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
coxrr.crs I'M ANOTHER STATE.

In tho case of the Providence County Saw
tpgs Bank Of Rhode Island against Jonathan f. Frost
trustee in bankruptcy Of the estate Of Elias Hoehkss
who was sdjudcated . bankrupt in this district, the
pls4utf was tbs holder Of the bankgupt notes to the
snasst es eolooo. Tas Sotes were secured By mort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
PROMINENT ARRIvALs.

fifh Arcnue Hotel-Prof Benjamin Perce'of Har-
ward University and Judge Israel = Spencer and ex-senator
d. p Wood Nicholas IOts-Gen James x
Negey Of Pittsburgh ana George Jerome Collector OF the
Pot Of Detroit Gen Luther Bradley, u.
s. Army York Hotet-Gen william Bartlett OF Mas
nds0r HOt>i-Olver Ames f. Goron Dexter,
Sidney Bartlett 81 Boston 81 james oteEien John
Of Indiana. H00adB Houss-CoL Charles Tracey oi
Gov ldeue alta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
ANII.rAMaANY PRIMARIES.

The ti-Tammany voters in the different
election districts Of the city met last evening and elected
rys delegates from each election district These viii
usss on friday evening next at the different Assembly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
fEWyoRK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1876

district headquarters and choose two delegates from
election district to constitute the General Committee Tor
the present year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY. AT HUDSUrs ~
BROADwAY.
"a 2lo. Noon 20. 30 n, 2io. Midnight ~
Highest during dav. "a. Lowest l9.
Average. 2Isos. saue lay, 1875, loss'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

DR.. LroN's TOOTH TABLETS.
The best dentifrice for travellers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

DRUGGIsTs say that the sale Of DICKS TASTE
LFSs MEDICINES Is increasing rapidly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

distressing Cough can he cured by using
wIsTARs BAIsAM OF WILD CHERRY 80 cts. and 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

HUDSON KTNEh JUUNIILS
EAST CHEsTER,-The preliminary steps for
the Improvement OF East Chester Greek nearly COM
pefed and the Board Of Supervisors has authorized this
town 10 raise 81 i39 for the Improvement The town Of
Pelham has authorized to raise $50 for the
purpose.
MoUNr vERSoS-Thrty-two buildings in course
OF erection In this village, while contracts have been en-
tered into for others.
NEW-JERSEY.
ELIzABETu.-The Singer Sewing Machine
factory resumed work on Monday with large force OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
LONG ISLAND.

NoRrHFIELD.-The managers of recent cock
nyht left half basket OF champagne three bottles OF
brandy and half box of cigars the ground when th'
light was broken mp by tie police, and twelve game
cocks at ncghborng farmhouse. II now appears tina
some person not known to the owners. has obtained pos
session Of the property and the losers 10 tho
amount OF SlO0.
MmpIRTowS-The committee appointed At mas
meeting OF taxpayers to arrange plan OF organization
for Tax PAYERS Union met at Geissers Hotel staple
ton Yesterday Il was resolved that the organization
shonId hear The name of 1.-THE Taxpayers Protective
Union aud that 1t should not Dc political body beyonC
guarding the true interests OF taJ payers.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-12-23

perance Reported that any memb
eau ,ht INDUCING in strong drink
shall be expelled from the hurcf.
Af.er several debates, it WAS
ed.
Committee Of Sunday School re-
ported AS follows:
If we want to build up Zion. We
must bring the children III the Sun
lay School. II is a great necessity
TO the Church; and those who love
Zion will not only go to Sunday
School ,h, mselvrs, but will insist
IN others grinc; and all ministers
ought to Instruct their members to
send their children to Sabbath
school. Adopted.
Various other COMMITTEES made
reports which werr adopted.
The Rev. l.. NJ. Massey moved that
(, vote of thanks be rendered TO
Elder Hopkins for the noble digni-
ty with " b Oh he presided over tn,
Conference.
Coltic. ence Adjourned to meet a:
Free Union. on the Sd Thursday in
Octob.,, 1877.
The people of Shar, II showed
great kindness to tue drles ties
aud members OF Coufe. enre.
j. w. MILLS,
Secretary.
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