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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE STREET CLEANING DEPARTMENT.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
IL is now perfectly clear that the persons whose duty
IL 10 10 keep streets clean have proved themselves
belonging to that sct OF lazy. stupid scholars will
learn lesson from the compliant Book" for.
Notwithstanding tho repeated complaints, all they
have accomplished to stir and pile up rotten ref
usc Of some streets, making tho stencil offensive
and leaving there ready Tor another st.rring Now
these street cleaning individuals understand. are
paid 10 perform their duties ana IL is obvious they
robbng the city 10 the amo ant OF nearly 1000 QUO
every year, and therefore ought to be tried and
demncd to substitute Tweed II person is injured by
fall IN The street, AMI can prove that II caused
by tho negligence OF some landlord cvmpying
with the laws tor the removal OF from the SIDE
walks. tho said landlord Is generally sued Tor damages
II some member OF family suffers sickness even
death from malaria fever disease caused by tho
hlthy condition Of the streets. who would be Justly
sued Tor damages IN such cascy II citizens
that gang oil Villains were trying TO poison the whole
city by throwing arsenic IN tho Crcton reservoir
would not these criminals be Immediately seized and
hung 10 the first amppcstr What, then. prevents
our dirt W managers from being lynchedf
SIXTEENTH STREET.
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NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY, APRIL g. l877-TRIPLE SHEET

vocasng transfer OF the state capitol this city
He has also approved Of tho petition calling upon tho
Legislature 10 pass lAw requiring IN all cases
ordinance Of the Common Council 70 build and
drains addition % the consent OF the property
owners affected by such work. ~.f
meeting OF the Board OF Apporttonment will be
held In shs Mayors ONCE to-day
The resolution OF the Common Council calling upon
the city railroad companies TO repair the streets
between their tracks has received tho Mayors sigma
turc.
The probable chances for passage OF reform
~ Albany and expected disclosure OF Tweed, exposing
hundreds OF prominent politicians keep the local states
men busy around the City ALI In excited speculation
IL yesterday rumored that schedule containing
lengthy list OF OF those who had been purchased
by the ring would 90 produced ~ Tweed within lev
days There Is. consequently. considerable conster-
nation among some OF the ONCE holders
Corporation Attorney Boyd yesterday paid to the
Finance Department $562 IS on pensltes collected
during tho month Of March Tor violations OF city
ordinances
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
HIS OWN DETECTIVE.

On the night Of the 9th Of March Mr. Michael Furst,
Of No. 972 Atlantic avenue Brooklyn was looking at
she Of tho Bond street nrc and standing him
young man with whom he passed few words
and whose features became impressed upon his mind.
This young man suddenly left his side and at the
time Mr. Furst missed his watch. On Wednesday
afternoon Mr.. Furst walking up Broadway and no
met this young face 10 lace near
the Prescott House. The latter person
turned suddenly and ran down Spring street.
Mr. Furst called upon Officer Holman, or The Broadway
squad, and together they followed the fugitive
saloon In Mercer street, near Spring. As they
SAID
Don't mako any trouble. I'll got you your watch
and remain here with you till II Is brought TO you"
Mr. Furst told him It to talk about any
thing OF that kind. Otico Homan then took the
young man In charge and brought him to the Prince
street station, whore he gave the OF John Wat
son. Judge Otterbourg committed him yesterday in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE ELEVATED RAILROAD.

The New York Elevated Railroad commenced run
ming regular trains to she South ferry yesterday
morning Tho extension Of their line from the foot OF
Greenwich street the Battery Park to their sta
ton Whitehall street has boon attended with many
difficulties and has taken long time TO complete. But
the railroad has riumphed inunctions and SUITS
tho difficulties OF the situation only seeming to ada TO
their determination TO overcome them. With charac-
terisic enterprise, rude wooden stairway
could be sale enough TO walk upon at the South
Ferry Station they Immediately commenced running
tho trains The station house 10 not yet finished, and
will DO for week TO come. The trains come and
mems hammers, put the number time Of trips will
not be affected thereby.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE SEAMEN'S RETREAT.

At meeting held In this city at the Office Of the
Seamen's Retreat tapleton yesterday, the following
gentlemen elected officers Of that institution for
the ensuing yearPresident E. g. Tinker; Secretary,
Captain Joseph Perkins; Physciann-Cnief. DR..
Charles H. King. this being the eighth time that DR..
King has received tho compliment OF q unanimous
electon); Chaplain. the Rev. NJ. KIP; House Physi-
cian DR.. Thomas Addison. The receipts OF tho nsti-
year 1876, although the number OF patients was cor
sidcrably diminished. Messrs. Tompkins Cory and
Allen, tho commission appointed TO apprasc tho value
OF ground for sale front Of the nsti-
tuition, have completed their work, liking the vaua-
ton at from $40, 900 to $50, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
STREET ANNoYANcEs.


''Many Taxpayers ask leave TO say a TOW words In
reference the dthy neigbborhood OF East Eleventh
street. between avenues A. b and G, for q distance
OF threo blocks and full Of tho best taxpayers and
spectacle citizens who occupy the tcnoment promises,
and with many children Of all agos. Tho for
tho last Two months has not been cleaned, and u IL
impossible to pass for tho bad smell
"A. l.. d." says that the nth accumulated through
the winter months was scraped up through Blocker
aud Eleventh streets, and in Sixth avenue on
Saturday,, the Gath, and not removed. The rain Of
Monday and Tuesday made the people content. al
though many thought that the dirt should be removed
ms fast scrapcd up but II has not yet boon taken
away and again spread all these Streets where
II will have TO DO scraped up again.
Taxpayer this Is a iavorle signature with CON-
plant corrcspondcns) calls attention 10 the rowdes
who congrcgatc NJ the corner OF Henry and Market
streets. and wonders why tho police do break up
the gang
.'Cinders," writing on Wednesday, says:-"This
morning have thirteen barrels of ashes the
walk between Essex and Ludlow streets Hester
street Some OF them have been there Tor ten dayxn
IN. q. j." demands 10 know how II Is that the ashes
are not taken up IN the Bowery. There place
ashes the sidewalk and street. II has beon thorc
over Two weeks and ~ getting urger every day. Can
the Police Department expiainY
Nearby" makes complaint about q crowd OF
young boys who congrcgAte a. tho corner Of Forty
sixth street ana third avenue every night rain
They greatly annoy tho storokccpers the neighbor
hood also tho persons who pass in the vicinity.
"a Driver" hopes tho "Complant Bookn will men,
tion the shocking condition Of Slxtyhfth street. bo
tween seventh and Eighth avenues, It seems that
the authorities are never going to pave II
"a traveller would like 10 call the attention OF tho
police to clear the young rowdes who
IN Washington street, between Albany and Cedar. and
insult each passcr-by.
"A Resident" asks leave TO complain OF the filthy
condition OF Old slip, as IL beng IN tho lower part Of
city, there IS much traffic. and u is ono Of the many
streets that need IT,
"A w., would like to inform tho Street Cleaning
Bureau why tho streets always dirty. II IS great
deal duo 10 The ashmsn, who over load thor wagons
and drop hall OF their load going along II this fault
Is rcmcdied they will find how much longer tho streets
will remain clean aitcr being thoroughly cleaned
"a Housekecpcr." for the sake OF humanity, calls
tho attention OF the Street Commissioners nltny
condition OF Nineteenth street between Sixth and
Eighth avcnucA Tho ashes have not been cmpticd In
weeks and are lying IN heaps In the middle OF the
street. There certainly will DO an epidemic oil some
kind " not attended to shortly. Our streets dis
grace to us. Almost. the first words uttered by
streCtatU
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE RUMSELLER'S DANGER.

The civil damage SUIT of Mrs. Caroline Paterson
against Charles Walker, proprietor Of the West End
HOTEL Tottonvie, to $500 for alleged damage
10 her consequence OF Walker having sold liquor
her husband, Hans, was yesterday concluded before
Justices Wood and Meehan. Hans, who is ship
carpenter, works In Mr.. Jacob Ellis ship yard adjon
ing the hotel and his wife alleges that he spent his
money with Walker instead OF taking u home for the
support Of his family rho hearing occupied two days,
and the jury instructed to return scaled verdict
IL IL understood that majority OF the jurors In
favor of the temperance cause and II Is therefore
sdercd probable that the verdict will be In favor OF the
nil
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06

almost entirely IS . means for blackmail On any
sfhdavi man can be that prison TO await his
trial. bonds are exacied high that he cannot meet
them- The trick Of the creditor IL then 10 prevent
trial. and frequently he keeps victim In prison for
mouths and years. before trial n victim has
rich relatives they sometimes pay the pretended claim
IN order 10 eject his release II he has heart
less Ones ho may lie IN prison Tor years. There 70
now one victim confined there who IL totally insane,
aud who was known TO be insane when he bought tho
goods for winch he ID charged with fraud The poor
fellow has been there eleven months, and has not .
dollar In the world to himself With. BY this
principle sharp trader will sell gooGs anybody. Tor
lie has this black mail There also number
Of invalds confined IN the JAIL aud, not having money
or friends, are obliged TO stay there the expense OF
the taxpayers y my opinion tho imprisonment DO.
tore trial Is an outrage that ought 70 DO done away
with onco .Me. T. Is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
VICTIM TO A coRK's CREW.

The trouble on the steamship John Bramhall seems
to continue. David Evans, the mate, who
sautcd few days since by i've drunken sailors. bad
another man named Michael Mucahy, carpenter DO.
longing to the vessel arrested and brought before
Judge Duffy yesterday afternoon Tho charge against
MIN disorderly conduct, and tho mate said It
impossible for him to get any work out OF Mucaby,
as he kept pcrsstently drunk all the time the ship
was In port
where did you ship him 90 asked the Judge
AT Cork. - answered Matc Evans.
"Didn't you know better than to ship mon there ~
swell, yes; but VIC wanted mon, the mate replied.
Judge DufIy asked tho mate II he would take tho
man back after few days, and, tho mate saying hc
would, MuIcaby was merely committed for cxamina.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE PETROLEUM TRAGEDY.

Al three o'clock yesterday morning the Coroner's
jury In the case OF Joseph Stah, who burned to
death by having petroleum poured him and then
being set on nre, al Kohlcr Il kamcnas brewery,
Gutenberg, brought In the following verdict
We lind that the deceased his dea III the
ing Of March - iro shock to the system caused
and from the evidence have to suspect
Franx Scharnagc of being tho cause thereof
Coroner Crane, who has thoroughly investigated
the case, expressed himself as satisfied with the
dict Tho case Will be brought he crc the Grand Jury
OF Hudson county, now in session. Scharnagcl is
prisoner In the County jail The evidence against
Inn is purely circunssntiaL
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To EDITOR THE HERALD
For the FIRST time beg TO lodge a complaint In your
valuable book Unfortunately, have TO obtain my
daily sustcnancc by driving horse ono Of our
street lines. which occupation has parallel In tho
world for long days work and poor pay. Nay,
qures nearly half Of the night along with the day be.
forc the different companies will pay their drivers for
days work. ana during all those long and tedious
hours OF iortitudo all compelled stand up,
wet or dry, hot and cold and undergo series OF pam
throughout our body and limbs, winch has no equal
or Is surpassed as punishment in any pcntentary
State prison IN any part Of the Union. Now. sir can't
you IN a sympaihizng way, point out IN your wide
spread journal some method the line ol railroad
form, by which tho many companies OF this city
relieve us OF part not all OF these suncrngs, and
you will receive the unanimous thanks oil ut least
5000 poor, industrious ana hard working men. think
II can be done by giving US poor, unfortunate dcvlis
front seat SIXTH AVENUE DRIVER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
CAR coURTEsIEs.

To TIE EDITOR or TnE HrRALD:-
few days ago was riding In Brooklyn cross
town car, all tho seats being occupied by men, when
MI elderly lady, accompanied by young man. entered
gave up my seat to her, and when, after a while,
another scat got vacant, the young took
possession OF It, allowing me to remain standing Get
ting tired Of hanging tho straps during long ridc
remarked to this Dung man that II would have been
fair on hts pnrt to give that vacant seat TO instead
OF occupying II himself on this ! abused by
other passengers IN tho car, w0uldbc gentlemen
among thom. Will such incidents induce to
give or yield their seats 10 ladicsY r. l..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
GOING FOR THE DOGS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
am compelled to 1.-Two opposite some lois between
Ninth and Tenth avenues, in Wost Flty-nrst street.
which used for siabing and guarded by mans
faithful companion, the dog should say dogs, whose
principal amusement seems TO be enjoying concert
al fresco do not object to dogs, like ourselves, hav
ing good time Il bar Of course the iivcly Spitzl
when occasion anorus itsel during the day but why
should their good humor-for suppose II Is such
vent itscf when humanity rests by making night
hideous baying at NIL seasons whether pitch dark or
by hight OF the sweet pale mooDY Cannot something
be TO allow 10 sleep AZ least night out Of
severn As II rs now must be contcntcd by signing
myself ONE EYE OPEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
Frederick Lahrbush.
Died April 8. 1877.
Aged Ill years,

On tho coffin some friendly hand had deposited
wreath and OF and several other floral
tokens lay Tho church three quarters dlled,
the majority OF those present being ladies. Among
the prominent persons In attendance Thurlow
Weed GeNcrai j. Watts de Pcyster, Frederick g. Fos-
ser, Lloyd Aspinwall Frederick de Pcyster and Ed
ward s. Jaffray, ell OF whom were attached friends to
the deceased. Amer tho hymn Jesus. lover OF my
soul" had been sung by the choir the committal was
pronounced by tho minister and the bo0y borne
10 tho hearse The remains will be inferred In Green
wood, whero tho deceased owned q lot A great
many private vehicles In attendance, several Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
A STAMP" COLLECTOR.

william IT, Hall, The man who fascly represented
himself as tho financial agent Of tho Presbyterian
Hospital authorized by tho oil the institution
Aaron b. Bclknsp, OF No. 10 Fifth avenue, collect
subscriptions. was arraigned before Judge otter
day. Mr. Aaron Bciknap was present, and
asked that he DO rcmanded TIL to-day order to allow
the police 10 notify the persons whom he supposed
TO have collected money IRON to appear and also. u
possible, to prove charge OF forgery against him
any checks that he has collected found with Mr.
Belgnap's name Endorsed upon them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
A pITIABLE LuNATIC.

To THE EpIroR OF THE HERALD
Through your columns would like to call the at
tention Of the Commissioners OF Charities and Cor
rection to pitiable object that ncss the Offices In
the lower part OF the CITY, Tho object In question
unatic about fifty old, who calls himself Joshua
Marsdon This man Is not only ragged and indecentiy
clad, but Is also nthy TO tho last degree He goes
from Office 10 Office smoking vile cigar butts aud using
tho most obscene and profanc language. lie usually
has bundle OF papers undor his arm, and bcgs for
shcm and anything else he got The presence OF
this individual is an outrage The business
munity, and II should be abatcd
INSURANCE BROKER.
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NOT SATISFIED.

Tho Brooklyn Crosstown Railroad Company was
sucd ago by Mrs. Crigcn for damages for In
Jurcs which sho had received by being thrown from
ono Of their cars shc finally agreed to lot hcr
sci, II. NJ Birkett settle the for 500, which
donc. Some timo after the money had been paid
her by the company she became dissatisfied with the
settlement and brought another suit for $4,000 dam
ages againsttne company IN the Brooklyn city Court
employing J. Lawton counsel. Alter listening TO
some OF tho argument and testimony yesterday Judge
Nelson dismissed the case.
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

proposition has been mndo that the Board Of Al
dcrmon should pass ordinance prohibiting the
calcium lights in front OF theatres IL appears that
no department in the city has control matter,
II Is now suggested that tho necessary authority
should be gwen to the Police Department No law
appears the statute books relation the subject
and the Common Council will probably necessary
steps TO abato the nuisance at their next regular
meeting.
Mayor Ely has signed the Aldermanic resolution nd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
SMOKING ON THE CARS.

To THE EDIToR rmE HERALD
The lines OF from Tenth and Twenty third street
10 Christopher street ferries great convenience
but the drivers permit smoking on tho platform.
On Wednesday morning on car NO. 10, leaving tho
ferry at about twenty five minutes 10 eight A. NJ thcro
were Two pipes and three cigars, with their respective
owners Standing on the very narrow PLATFORM
and every lady passing necessarily pass
through a smoke bath, which must have been exceed
ingly annoying. FREQUENT RIDER.
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To THE EDITOR THE HEaALD:-
Having known OF an accident occurring from run
ming train Of cars backward rapidly, tho head car
being light and In consequences. when bearing heavily
against the rail when rounding curve, Jumping tho
track and drawing the others alter IT, tho Erie Railway
Company's attention, In their own interest and tho
interest Of the public, ought TO DO called to tho danger
Of H. Why not have turntabia and put their engines
ahcadf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
HOW THE WATER GOES.

To THE EDITOR or rHx HERALD:-
Mr. Caulneid, who holds thc contract for supplying
the shipping with water, asserts shat no person bu,
himself Is or has been interested In the contract Flo,
Mr.. CT Has ex-commssioncr never received any.
thing out OF III Has senator Jacobs finger never
been In tho pies Has not Coroner Flanagan received
So 800 a year out OF IT. Do you desire iul list TO
remind you, from ONE WHO KNOWS?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
THE GERMAN SAVINGS BANK.

To THE EDITOR THE HxRALD:-
ask your "Compiaint Book'' why the officers nro
trying to TOOL the depositors Of tho bank by signing
their names and promising them scventy-nve cents
on tho dollar IN years time, saying they would
open again don't SEQ thom open yet II they
not going TO open again why don't they appolnt
ceiver and not keep the dcpositors waitin9Y
A TWENTY-THIRD WARDER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-06
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

GOOD WORK DONE By DESERVING SOCIETY.
regular monthly meeting OF tho Board Of Managers
OF the New York Society Tor the Prevention OF Cruelty
10 Children held yesterday afternoon al No. 500
broadway, Thomas c. Acton In the chair.
There were also prcsent:-Presidcnt J. d. Wright,
Charles Haigbt W. l.. jenkins, Nathan q. Ely, J.
Howard Wright, Jacob W. Mack, w. H. Gibson, Adrian
lsclin and others.
The Secretary presented the work Of the society or
the past month rs iollows:-
Complaints received 81
Complaints ttgntcd 30
Complaints advice givcn.
Cases prosecuted %
Children rescued and homes institutions. 81
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LIouoH STORE RowpY1sM.

To THE EDITOR rnE HERALD:-
Ny daughters insultsd by negroes and low
white mon who oongrcgatc at tho sdo door OF tho
liquor store OF Sixth avenue and Fifty third
street. The policemen do appear TO take any no.
ticc OF H. us expect they get their drinks Tor nothing
and think II u lun but oil the druukcn rowdies
was shot down would put stop 10 such conduct and
allow ladies' TO walk tho streets without nsulted
NEW YORKER
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colorcd man from Now York has victlmizcd .
number OF persons a. Now Brighton BY selling Thorn
tickets for a concert In aid OF Grace Church which
viii NOT take plaza
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TO THE EpIrox OF rHK HERALD
hard times business man says that II the city res.
auran,s would reduce the price Of tho above dish no
could Afford 10 buy tho newspapers and not borrow
thom Al the counter.
THIRTY FIVE TO TWENTY FIVE.
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OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.
WHY, INDEED 2

To THE EDiIos or THE HERALD
Why Is Il that the line OF green cars 10 allowed TO
run their horses on tho crossing in front OF the
HERALD office, thus endangcring the lives OF pedes-
trianss Cannot this nuisance De abatcdf J. C.
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ANSWERS.
MAIL DELIVERIES IN HARLEM.

To THE EDITOR HEKALp:-
In answer to "a " W" In to.day's HERALD In re-
laton deliveries Of mails In Harlem, beg leave
to state that residing THIRD avenue near 18Th
street, ami have never yc received my letters IN
the morning earlier than ten o'clock HARRY LEE.
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CUSTOM HOUSE BAGGAGE INSPECTION.

CUSTOM HOUSE BAGGAGE INSPECTION.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
Be kind enough TO cali the attention OF the proper
authorities 10 the present method Of examining bag
gage the Custom House Under civil service there
should be some place TO have baggage examined other
than the dock pier OF steamship line, where the
proper officers would not be ovorcrowdad. DEACON
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CAPTAIN LAHRBUSH's FUNERAL.

Tho obsequies Of Captain Lahrbush took place
yesterday forenoon from Rev. DR.. Cotton smiths
church, al tho corner OF Fifth avenue and Tenth
street. Tho cofnn OF plain rosewood with silver
handles was placed In tho middle aisle directly be-
fore tho chnnceL The plate, solid silver one, bore
the Inscription -
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LUDLOW STREET JAIL INIQUITIEs.
To THE EprroR or HERALD
Your correspondent on Ludlow Street jail docs not
tell half the story In my opinion that place 10 used
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RULES FOR MANAGING HORSES.

To THE EErroR OF rHE HERALD:-
Tho Society for Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
could not then cause better than by publishing
and distributing few simple rucs the proper care
ana management Of horses Many drivers city
neod such instruction sadly The having
pole to koop tho horses at proper distance, I'M
skifu drivers when stopping car allow their horses
back the car, then, starting them up
rapidly, the horses II the car happens to be heavily
loaded, arc stopped suddenly whom tho slack OF tho
tugs is taken up, and arc thereby much shaken and
Injured. Tho jerk Is also not pleasant Tor pas
scngerk