New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-13
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The "no-name" mania has extended from books
TO cigars; and thus, probably. will end in smoke
There are 140 Protestant missions IN the city
where Sabbath schools and preaching regularly carried on
A Fifth-ave. belle delights in making tasteful
for her friends to wear with their stylish
gingham suits.
Wedding invitations should be severely plain
fitting ornamental in dresses Of bride and
bridesmaids
The first picnic OF the season il announced. Soda
will doubtless be dispensed piping hot II this
weather continues.
The Quackenbosh estate will erect brick build
ing at and sts to be used mandatory; the
estimated cost is $4,000
John Devotion presides at the bar OF a saloon in
He evidently believes in carrying the spirit Of de-
voton into everyday life
The national game carried on in a vigorous way
by small boys uptown streets It's fun for the players but
fatal 10 the peace OF mind OF Dassersby
curious electrical plant from Nicaragua is on ex-
hibon the Broadway florist 1t giues shock TO
the hand when one attempts to break of a branch
A set of lavender-cOlOred enamel earrings, In the
shape Of Spring vole with tiny diamond to representa-
dew-drop each il shown by Broadway jeweier
1t isn't necessary to cross the ocean to see Nor
mandy picturesque abundant opportunities offered on
Broadway every afternoon Old World styles In new
faces
The aspect of certain Shakespearean playbills
about town Is very striking tribute regnnR
modes TO paint the Nile" In the fashionable
mandarin color.
The Railroad Committee OF the Aldermen is con-
sderng petition of the Cheap Transportation Company to
permit the of steam dummy engines on Wests and Tenth
to Fifty -ninthst.
New-York is in fair way to dispute the claim Of
Central Africa as ophthalmic paradise II this dust con
tues longer. good "eyewater" would have had
large sale yesterday.
Bishop Potter kindly requests the attendance OF
the reverend clergy at meeting Of the late
an fhn nntl p.plnn
Church of the Holy Communion. today at IL m
consultation game of chess will be played this
evening at the Cafe INTERNATIONAL Broadway and Fourthst
Messrs and Mason will head the opposing forces
and their coaduors Will be drawn by lot from the four well
known players, Mossrs Demar, Barnett Ghberg and
Barnes.
glass pickle. jar in Broadway grocers window
shows applied phase. An ascecookng crane,
made chow is feeding among terms and flowers
Several girls connoisseus pickles. yesterday went
INTO raptu instance Of what might be called
sour mash"
Superintendent Wang yesterday was served with
bis credentials by official Of Rex to take his place In
carnival procession. His appointment that OF oyh
Guardian Of the citizens and his title Prince Lockemup
serve knees Of the yassaage Of crime must
bow The grand seal affixed atesed by the Earl OF
Gotham"
Custom-hOuse inspectors yesterday seized 900
cigars found steamship City OF Merida and 800 which
the barber shop of Philip Martin on Broad
way steamship City OF Newiork, without payment
OF duties The officers also found oil Of sandal
estimated to be worth about $50 had Struggled
from the steamship Italy ana taken to store III Wests
At the office of Register Allen yesterday, in the
matter Vyse Co.. bankrupts dividend Of 6s per cent
declared the separate creditors OF Thomas A. Vys IT,
dividend Of 1870 cent declared to the cred
tors OF WISE The Indebtedness Of Thomas A. Vys r
was about and that of tho company about $780,
OOO there being ll9 creditors previous dividend Of II
per cent has been paid
/. De Bebian. agent of the Trans atlantic Steam
IN The pf ne
steamship Amerique saloon Of that vessel Champagne
flowed freely speeches made by Mr. De Beban and
Capt POuzOlz. The Amerque will on the dry dock on
Monday Mr. DE Bebian has received many kilograms
from Europe parts the United States congratuatng
him upon his good fortune IN floating the vessel
The steamship San Salvador which arrived from
yesterday brought passengers Capt Coombs and
crew Of the schooner who picked Mon
day last Capt that he left Rockand Me- for
Jacksonville Fla Of ice, and experienced sue
heavy gales until reaching the vicinity OF cape Hat
sails rigging carried away ana the Vesse
was damaged ageabe On April she struck
on ateras and the took to the boat putting out
TO sea TO avoid the breakers April were picked up by
Salvador Capt Coomb and crew left the city Tor
home last evening The Iona was OF l3 tons burden bnt
Brewer Me- in 1867 and owned by Hoyoke, Baker Co.
The new United Statesl corvet Ranger went on
trial trip yesterday forty four miles the Hudson River
left the navyyad at 63O M ana took her departure
Battery hour later The following officers accom-
panied the vessel as Of inspectors Chief Engineers
Alexander Henderson, W. c. Buehler and Geo
d. Emnons and Passed Assistant Engineers Albert W.
Morley Hugh Cline, and Julien osgood They will make
their official report Washing In few days The result
OF the trial IL satisfactory The greatest speed at
tanned was about - miles, hour AMI the aver
aye speed lob knots The engnes are of the com
pound type, and are sad to be in excellent condition
BROOKLYN.
The fines collected by the Police Justices during the
month Of each $3.50 and aggregate sl26
The new public bath for the western district will
be launched at $50 M day from the loot OF North
sixth.st.
The Excise Commissioners declare that they will
issue no more licenses until present difficulty concerning
the Excise law Is settled
Thomas Godfrey of No. 20 Devoe-st., member Of
47h Regiment severely injured IN the groin on
wednesday night by accidentally falling on abayonet.
The Seawanhaka Boat Club at the opening of the
rowing season IL In eghtoared barge three
fouroarcd shells three foreoacd gigs and two single SOULS
The Hartford Brooklyn team played game on
CapitOne yesterday with the amateur Mutual
Club this city defeated them easyby score OF 90
to 20.
Work on the new municipal building in the rear
OF the City progressing rapidly The first course of
white the front Of the building has been received
from quarrs and being placed in position
The funeral of Julius X. POmeroy took place yes
teray afternoon his last residence No Jeersons ST
Mr. Pomeroy was lawyer practcng in the NewYork courts
and also In Brooklyn. lie graduated at Wesleyan mi
versty in l8iS
The Independent Democratic General Committee
the following officers for the ensuing Pres
idan Carroll; Vice President John W lyman Treas
ufoI Michael ainor Secretary Thomas Denehy The com
n..e claim have a following Of 10000 voters.
Richard Kers, an Irish laborer, boarding at No.
7SS Deaust found dead Wednesday afternoon the hay
Ion Of the premises lie about SO years Of
bachelor The Of his death is not known although
subject for time pains in the head and
had lately been discharged from the hospital.
delegation of clergymen called on Mayor