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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
THE POLICE BOARD.

THE POLICE MAGISTRATES ENTER PROTEST.
The new Police Commissioners commenced their
work In earnest yesterday morning After private
consultation word the Superintendent and
the four inspectors TO report forthwith at the once OF
President Smith Accordingly, Superintendent Waline
followed by Inspectors Diks McDermott, Thorne and
Speght, hed into the room, wondering what new
change contemplated. Their anxiety was speedily
relieved by General Smith, who arose and delivered an
address in which be said that the policy OF the new
Board hold the executive officers OF the depart
ment 10 stricter accountability than they held
formerly. The rules OF the department made 70
be enforced and the Board would that they were
enforced The President called the attention OF the
officials 10 the rule requiring all orders 70 emanae nom
the Board body and TO be promulgated TO the force
by the Superintendent Individual Commissioners were
not authorized 10 give orders as was formerly the prAc
tice
The personal appearance OF the men In the various
precincts was a which required the careful At
tenton the inspectors Patrolmen should be kept IN
proper trim and houses should be Frequently in
spected With this bit OF wholesome advice the execu
tive officers were dismissed
Among those who sought audience with the new
Commissioners yesterday was Police Justice otter
oourg who came 10 enter protest IL appears mat
Sergeant Smith OF the Essex Market Police Court squad
acting under orders from superintendent Walng, has
declined allow the justices of that court to designate
what officers OF his command should serve warrants
His for this action are based upon two grounds
First 1t nterfered with the proper working Of his com
mand all orders TO his force should come through
him; second il in conflict with the rules and reg
ulations Of the department laid down in the Police
Manual
Justice Otterbourg took with the Sergeant on
the subject and appealed TO the Board announcing at
the time that he had ordered from his court all
the police stationed there and would permit them
to warrants until the matter decided. He
thought that the magistrates should have the power TO
designate any officer serving in their court whom they
saw 1T to serve warrants, irrespective Of what the Ser
geant might direct
The entire matter referred by the Board to their
counsel for opinion.
number Of politicians paid their respects to the new
Commissioners yesterday Among the most prominent
were the Mayor, Bon. Thomas c. Campbell, Aldermen
Morris Billings Lysaght Shells, Cudlipp and Reilly,
Senator Jacobs and ex-senator Jimmy 0Brien
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06

Sing Prison about o'clock yesterday afternoon the
principal keeper entered hurriedly and reported 10 bis
chef that William Gin, twenty years man, was miss
ing and added, pointing TO a schooner under full sail
on the Hudson River, 81 believe he is on board that
vessel" The schooner, appears had hauled out from
the prison dock about an hour previously, having
taken on board a cargo OF marble dust Al the
time indicated she we'll out In the river,
about hall mile south Of The prison, and
gliding toward her destination smoothly under SIX
knot breeze. The Warden on hearing the information
bounded from his chair TO a window which commanded
iuu view Of the river, and after looking for
moment at the craft mentioned instructed the telegraph
operator to communicate at once with Tarrytown that
boat might be rowed that point 10 intercept the
schooner And capture the fugitive Meantime strict
search OF the prison had been instituted and before the
message Indicated had been completed, Gin was found
slowed away between two beds in the cell OF another
convict Instead Of going 10 the messroom Tor dinner
Gill had stolen into the main prison, where he hoped
10 secree himself until such time as he could quietly
walk away. He now occupies a dark cell
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
THE MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING CASE.

The condition OF the boat builder Nj Jonn johnson,
Of Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, who shot through
the lung by highwayman, If due credence is TO
be given to his statement on Monday morning last,
was yesterday slowly improving. The police freely
the belief that the wound self inflicted and
say that everything tends to convince them Of the
rectness OF that theory Captain Mclaughlin Of the
Ninth precinct found a dealer OF firearms In New
York whose store is Mr.. Johnsons place Of bust
ness on Water street, who Identified the weapon, n
Smith Wesson seven-shooter, which was discovered
by the side Of the injured man when the neighbors
came TO his assistance Immediately after the report
Of the pistol was heard The gunsmith gave an exact
description OF the appearance of the purchaser OF
the weapon, which he sold on Wednesday last. The
description TALES with that OF Johnson. He says the
man asked TO see some cheap pistols and selected the
one found, for which he paid 81 so He then had the
chambers loaded but said he did not want any more
OF the cartridges as he intended making present OF
the pistol TO friend. The customer is described as
being in very excitable state OF mind at the time
The seller of the pistol yesterday accompanied the po
lice TO see the wounded man AS the latter was coz
cred with the bedcohes he could not be positive about
the identity of Johnson with the purchaser OF Wednes
day iast but the resemblance was very strong.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
WHAT MR.. JoHNsoN's FRIENDS SAY.
NEW YORK, Jan s. 1877


To rHE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In Tuesdays HERALD in the account Of the shoot
ing OF Mr.. johnson, you stated that Mr. Johnson
shot at distance Of about seventy Eve feet from
his house and that the general impression is that he
shot himself Please allow me, in the OF justice
this false impression through the col
umus that brought 1t to light have uncle living
in Brooklyn opposite the Of the tragedy named
John Goodln He had early on Monday and
to the window TO look out He the door Of
Mr. Johnson IS house open snd Mr.. johnson, with his
wife, appeared on the threshold Mr.. johnson had his
hat on, and alter kissing mis- wife and bidding her
goodbv she went in and closed the door, he went down
the stoop and reaching the ground two men rushed
upon him from behind tree where they had secreted
themselves and of them shot him and then they
both robbed him and ran away
Now this is what he what he told members
Of his family and why he does not out with the
facts but allows the police 10 circulate false
about Mr.. Johnson, is mystery 10 me and 10 other
members Of the family
would not have written the above facts If the rumor
had been cruel TO Mr. johnson TO make lin out
before his family and the world as would-be suicide.
This be relied true statement OF the case as
church If The Brooklyn police will themselves
find the robbers instead OF circulating stories OF his
shooting himself because they cannot find the persons
who shot and roboed HIM IL will speak great deal
better for the force. Very respectfully, yours,
CLARENCE f. HORN,
No. 115 West Twenty seventh street
p ST. suppose the reason of his silence Is TO avoid
being held a witness during the tedious and fire.
quenty tardy operations of the law. c. Z. II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
THE WAY OF THE TRANsGREssoR

Michael Brown, prosecuted for bisamy on charge
preferred by his nrst wife, Maria Brennan pleaded
guilty In the Kings County Court Of Sessions, before
Judge Moore yesterday, and sentenced 70 imprs-
onmcnt IN the Penitentiary for i've years
Charles Nostrand, who was indicted TOR the larceny
Of afeen cents worth Of sugar from grocer was sen
fenced the court for six months 70 the PEN
itcntiary. -
George W Knox and Edwin Williams pleaded guilty
20 grand larceny aud sent 10 the Pcnentary Tor
ave years each Both have been there before
United states Commissioner Winsow yesterday com.
mltted Frank Oliver young man. 20 jail IN default OF
$3.50 bail 10 the charge OF inducing sailor
named Frank Mcrwin 10 desert rom the guard ship
Colorado, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard herwin rs the
conaDlaiDant In the casa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
COMMISSIONER FOWLER'S INDICT-
MENT.

General II. W. Slocum. who on Monday last was APP
pointed President OF the Board Of City Works, Brook
Iyn by the Common Council formally qualified yester-
day. His bondsmen Nicholas wyckoH and William
H. Marshall The newly appointed President then took
his seat in the Board his brother Commissioner
Adams and Fowler. The latter official is the same
against whom the General made onslaught before
the Schroeder Endorsement mass meeting at the Acad
emv OF Music in the last election campaign IL is not
therefore to be wondered that they should not feel
very fraternaIly disposed toward each other. Mayor
Schroeder IN recognition OF this fact the subjoned
letter to the District Attorney. elctng reply which
is also appended
MAYORS OFYIcE. CIrY HALL
BRooKLYS, Jan 4. 1876.
WtScHEsrER BRrrroN District Attorney
SR-If Is transgressng the rules of YOUR ONCE
trial William A. Fowler, recently indicted Very respect
fully, D. A. SChkOhDEh. Mayor.
OFFICE DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
KINGS COUNTY, Roox No. 8. CouSrr CouRr House.
BRooKLYN, jan 4, 1875
Hon r. A. scHRoKpKR. Mayor, &c -
DRAR SIRYour favor Of this day received iexpect 70 try
indictment which refer time during this
month but Just able the precise day
two / am, very respectfully. yours,
WINCHESTER BRITTON District Attorney.
The indictment alluded 10 is the presented by the
Grand Jury Of the Kings County Court OF Sessions on
last Saturday to which Mr. Fowler pleaded not guilty.
He is charged with malfeasance in Office, in having
corrupty received the Of 81 600 from the Peoples
Gas COMPANY Tho cost OF 10 the city last year for
lighting the streets and public buildings 5000 600
This year but $500 900 has been inserted in the tax
levy for that purpose Mr. Fowler has aked for an
early trial through his counsel, General Roger Pryor
and exJudge Morris
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mayor wickham away from his Office nearly the
entire yesterday. Alderman Lewis ofciatcd dur
ing his absence.
To-day 1t expected that a will be sent in for
Commissioner OF Public Works TO the Board OF Alder
men by the Mayor Those who claim to know some
thing Of the workings OF city politics assert that
General Fitz John Porter will be the winning cand-
date. few hours more, however will probably deter
mine the truth OF the rumor.
A meeting OF the Dock Commissioners held at
their Office in Duane street yesterday. The Treasurer
reported S4l0 AGO 90 to the credit OF the commission
SIS 233 IL having been expended during the past week
and IS, 34S SO received for dock and slip rents
Comptroller Green will begin the payment OF census
enumerators Monday The enumerators will
be taken up numerically by Assembly districts and
receive their salaries in that order
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS.

committee OF citizens from the Twenty third and
Twenty fourth wards consisting of the following gen.
temen-w. H. Barney, Waldo Hutchings J. G. John
ston, H. F. Spauldng, A, D. Ewing, J. II. Goodwin NJ.
l. Delaheld Rev. C. H Burr, Jr., T. NJ Cuthbert, Web
ster Woodman l. Delafeld F. D. Ewing, W. T. Acker-
man and G. H. Petnie-havng learned that the an ual
portion allotted the Department OF Public Parks
the purpose OF keeping In repair the roads and bridges
in the above named wards had been cut down from
that the greater amount insufficient TO keep
the said roads and bridges good order called upon the
Park Commissioners yesterday TO consult with them as
to the best of remedying the matter. There
about 1876 miles OF roads in the wards aud the Com
mssioners say that $50 600 not enough to keep them
in proper condition Some action will, probably be
taken in the matter at the meeting of the Board
morrow afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Al a late hour on Tuesday night Nicholas Meyer,
who resides At No 207 A, called At tho seven
eenth precinct station house and reported 70 Captain
hcCulloch that whilo walking down Twenty third
street. near First avenue, about ten clock, ho was
stopped BY three men, who sprang upon him, knocking
him down
Two Of the robbers then held him while the third
rihed his pockets A. hrst Meyer struggled and
screamed for assistance, but he was sicnced by the
pistol Of one Of The highwaymen, who threatened
70 blow biz brains out n be resisted The robbers es
rests have haeD NADIA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
MARRIED

BANrA-CoIIINs December 90 at Greenvile, Y. J,
JOHN h BAsTA, of Jersey City, to Miss Ia ColISst
late of Buffalo.
BrsHoP-MEYKR Saturday, January !, 1876, az
the residence OF the BRIDES parents by the Rev j.
Lewis, HORACE NJ BISHOP, TO ELLA Z. MEYER dangh-
ter OF Theodore +. Meyer, OF fremont ~ Y.
McKENNA-ONE LL-At ST. AIMS church, on the SIN
inst by the Very Rev Thomas S. Preston, N, }. No
KENNA TO ELIZA w. 0'NErI.
ScHEMBER-DAY.-At Yonkers, ~ Y, on Wedness
day, January s. 1876, by the Rev. L. W Nudge,
CHARLES L. ScHENBER to ANNIE DAY, both Of Yonkers-
TORY WILLIAMSON. On Wednesday, January 8,
1875 at the residence Of Thomas Unckes Esq by the
Rev Charles H. Hail. D. D. WILLIAM j. TORY to-
BLANCHE daughter OF the late Charles H. Williamson,
Esq., of Brooklyn No cards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
ANOTHER LIBEL SUIT FOR 100000.

The case OF George Watts against z. K. Pansbcrn w.
B. Dunning and James A. Deer, called for trial in
the Supreme Court Circuit Kings county before Judge
Pratt and jury yesterday morning Defendants, from
whom sloe 600 damages i claimed, arc owners OF the
Eveano Journal Of Jersey City The plaintiff alleges
that that paper published the most "henous malignant
and continuous ISLANDERS ever perpetrated" that the
libel caused the plaintiff TO fa!l IN business-tha OF
dealer In coal-ose his credit and impair his health
The case is brought in Brooklyn BY consent OF counsel
There was considerable testimony taken and the trial
viii be resumed 70 day. Counsel for plaintiff Ircadwel
Cleayeland: for defendants Fuller and Abbott
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
HEALTH OF JERSEY CITY.

According to the report OF the Board OF Health Of
Hudson county N j., diphheris has greatly Abated in
Jersey City during the past month There are over 800
children attending Public School No T. al the corner Oh
Central avenue and Congress street. whose heahn -
endangered by the defective drainage OF the prenses
and County Physician Stout states that more cases OF
diphthera colds and maara diseases have their one
in this building than all the other public buildings ON
the city combined There six cases OF smallpox IN
the county and over 100 OF bronchial affection among
aduts attributed solely 70 maarial poison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
KICKING A WOMAN DOWN STAIRS.

Peter Collins. OF No lO7 First street. Hoboken, was
brought before Recorder Bohnstedt yesterday 70
answer charge Of kicking hts andlady, Mrs. Susan
Harmon, down stars and further with kicking her I'LL
she scnscess 10 all OF this the prisoner replies
that he never laid hand upon her and that all the
cuts and bruises upon her body we're caused BY her
failing down stars while intoxicated Collins was held
BY the Recorder 70 await the result Of Mrs HAnn'nS
Injuries
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
SEARCHING THE MoRGUEs.

gentleman called al the morgues in New York.
Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hoboken yesterday in
search Of William Clayton auctioneer AGED fortvs
Eve wears who left his residence, No 4 Domnich
street New York. last Wednesday morning has MOI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
REoRGANIzING A RAILROAD.

A movement is proposed by the bondholders Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company to purchase
and reorganize that road II Is proposed 10 obtain
decree for the sale Of the property as early pract
cable under both six and per cent mortgages,
and to purchase the road behalf OF the bondhoders
and creditors who shall unite In the plan The holders
of bonds will then receive bonds IN exchange for
the present issue. Ii claimed that this plan will not
the aggregate mortgage debt OF the company
beyond that outstanding and that II arranges for
the future payment OF interest In cash for the first few
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
ACCIDENTAL POISONING.

Edward H. Andrew, clerk in the drug store OF Cas-,
well Hazard Co., under the Fifih Avenue Hotel was
In the habit OF taking choral to produce sleen ~,
Tuesday night he took overdose which cansad ~
death yesterday morning, at his residence. No i9d
West twenty ghth street. - -"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06

Indictments were found against James Sutton Tor
perjury. he having falsely relative loss and
damages in the fire at No. 20 Liberty street aud No So
Maiden lane, on June "a; against Francis c. Gearty
and Frank Geary Of arson in the first degree for set
ting fire. alleged to the premises occupied by them
at No. 1873 Washington street; and against Solomon
Greenburg OF in the first degree for setting Ere
alleged to premises occupied by him at No 12 Mon
roe street, November "a
Morris W. Goldstein has been convicted OF arson in
the third degree for setting fire to his premises at No.
153 Varck street. August 30 and sentenced 10 four
wears 10 the State Prison
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF ELIZA
BETH.

Tho Mayor Of Elizabeth has issued his annual mes
sage, which sets forth that very large amount Of tue
city bonds have been retired from the market 10 al
OF their maturity and the price has advanced 70
par on short bonds The tax levy ior 100 vas
t44099f IS The city has paid the state ana eouhy
Sl44 400 a. aud has collected up 70 the ISL ins.
SCOTIA S. The debt Of tho county has been reduced
$500 COO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
TROUBLED EXPRESS COMPANIES.

meeting Of foreign express companies representa-
tves was held yesterday at the onlce Of Baldwin
Brothers, Broadway, In reference 10 sending repre-
sentatives Washington appeal to Secretary Bris
tow to relax the recently enforced rule respecting the
importation OF packages from abroad by foreign et
press II finally agreed that representative
should proceed 30 Washington without loss oftime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
LEssERs WONDERFUL RECOVERY.

Louis Lesser, the dry goods merchant OF Jersey
City, who lodged bullet in his head and three in his
side three weeks ago, has almost entirely recovered
although every attempt to remove the bullets proved
failure He able TO leave his bed and converse with
his friends. His completely puzzled the
physicians
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

KAuFMAS-FRKIDLANDER.- Sunday January ~
Mr. WILLIAM KAUFMAN TO Miss SARAH FhEibLAFDkhS
both OF this city No cards -
LEvY-LYoE LEVY to HANNAH LYos both Oh
Brooklyn, z. d. No cards
Lexington tKy.) papers please copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
RAILROAD REPORT.

At meeting OF the board Of directors OF the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company, held
yesterday report from the auditor as to the business
for the six months ending with the 31st Of December
1875, presented, as follows
Gross earnings. S., 545, 900
Operating expenses and taxes. 5,051 600
Net earnings. 81 494 900
Interest bonded debt leases OF branch
roads and dividend payable February l,
1876 on guaranteed stock. 1419, 600
Balance. 81 o75, 900
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
THE EXCISE BOARD.

The following will show the transactions Of the Ex
else Board during the past six months II should be
remembered that the fiscal year Of this departments
commences May L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

AT meeting of the Fire Commissioners, held yester
day, the quarterly statements of the relief fund and
fire insurance fund were presented On December 81,
1878, the former fund stood $2l5 4o4 and the latter
$1,505.
Fire Marshal Shedon's report for December also
read of which the following ia a svnopsis.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-06
A SCARF AT srNa sINa.

while HERALD reporter was conversing with Warden
walkos In The oryais Office OF that Official al Sins
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-11-22
HE WANTED FULL WEIGHT.

A sharp-nosed darkey entered an
office in the James Block and inquir-
ed:
els dis heah one OBJ de magistration
courts?'' ul ~ .E rst
EYES," replied the occupant.
"Den like fer ter git me out a
possessment warrint, if yer pleezo
sab lU 1Qi sg1slst visc - n'z
"What do you want to possess on,
old man2" III. wa 3ass
"De of:hine leg OBJ dis heah white
mans mule up hyer at the cole yshd."
"How is that ?"
swell, sab, you kno' bought a
load OBJ cole up dar dis mOrninf"
ayes" aae.lIf eg
"Well, dey loads up 6e cole and
weighs it on desc hyar ondergroun'
steelyards ?"
eyes, of course"
swell, pusson buys de full Weight.
dent he ?"
Certainly"
"Den, dat side de case. When he
weigh dat cole fer me de ofF-hine leg
Oh dat mule was on de steelyards' flo
an | loss bout forty poun's oh cole,
'ceptin' kin take dat hine leg on do
posessment warrint."
"You can't do that"
81 can't; den what 1 gwine to do Z
'Kase, lookee heah, boss, dis heah ting
mus stop somewhar, else dat dar sibil
rites bill is gotter be fotch up in Kon-
griss again 70 and he went off chock
full Of indignation and cussin.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-11-22
OLD 81 AND THE YOUNG DARkrEs.

AS old Si was passing along by the
car shed, one of the colOred gamin
there attached paper tail to the old
mans coat. 81 ascertained why he
had suddenly become so conspicuous
to the crowd. and shaking his finger at
the boy, said:
"Lookee heah, chile, I'm ole 'nuff to
be your gran'daddy u
The boy gyrated his fingers from tho
tip end of his nose in response.
"Dat's right; you jes wObble dem
fingers tell you learns de motion. OATS
de gallus grab dat you's goin' on wild, 4,
ef yer only kne'd bit 70
The boy laughed, and danced all
around the old man.
SEQ on wild yer fOolishness, for de
times comm when all sich young colts
ez you is gwine ter be harnesssd up an
broke, an yer'll be wOughty glad fer
ter bress de Lawd eff yer necks amt
broke in dc flst trial |"
"Hey whar's de pig what eat do
con often dat ole cob-pipe, say" yell
ed the boy.
"Nebber mine dat warn't de pig
dat you'll bo tux up fer stealin'. / tell
yer dis yuDg gin'ration OBJ darkies is
too free wild dere tuDgs and too sabin
OBJ dere hans ter do emmy good. Der
police is draggin OBJ 'em round hyar
like puppies wild ropes ter dere necks,
an I'm lookin fer de kuFiner ter be co
in roun pickin' dem off de trees like
blaekberries fore dis winters done
come an gone"