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The daily gazette., 1877-08-22
SUMMER SORTS.

TROY HOUSE, Troy. N. Y-THE
i tirSt.class hous ofthe city. Recently
rcfurnlshed throughout. Tables supplied
with all delicacies IN season. Courteous
attendance. Free luss To and from house
IL. W. STEARNS.
Jy23 Proprietor.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-22

THE DAILY GAZETTE Is ptblia ahed every
afternoon lsunday excepted y ate416 Market
Street, and served by carriers TO sunseribers
all parts OF the city and Surrounding
towns and villa. es, for six cents 4 week.
payable weekly. Yearly subscribers, IS In
advance.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
BRIDGET GILLIGAN'S MONEY.

The relatives and heirs Of the missing Bridget GILL;
gan IN conclavc with the inevitable lawyer, we're en-
gagged yesterday devsing means to obtain the COW
cted s4 900 represented by the bank books found in
tho room Of the unfortunate woman. Tho hypothesis
upon which II is proposed, in the absence Of certain
evidence Of her demise, to obtain control of the
property is based upon the fact that Bridget Gsan'
OF this city, died IN the Charity Hospital, Black
Wells Island the 18Th of last November rhc body
was sent 20 the Bellevue Hospital Medical College.
Tho dead woman is described as having been thirty
SIX years and rather TALL with gray eyes and dark
brown hair, while the missing Bridget Glgan OF No.
PIG First avenue, was iorty-nine years old had
auburn hair strcakcd with gray and buo eyes. There
arc other discrepancies which render very unlikely
that the body transmitted TO the Moguc on the l4th
of Noyem bcr was that Of Bridget Gligan who had
money on deposit the Bcecker Street Savings Bank
The latter was "a woman oil uncommon sobrlety whiie
the former was admitted TO the hospital during an at
aack of acu,e alcoholism. Besides, where was Mrs.
Bridget Giligan, OF No. 2i6 FIRST avenue, from April
49, when she was last scen to November 8, when the
drunken stranger was admitted TO the hospital
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
MEDICo-CHIRURGICAL MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the Alumni Association of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons OF New York was
held last evening at tho hail. corner Of Twentythird
street and Fourth avenue The President, Dr. William
H. Draper, occupied the chair. Dr. Bayles, the Secre-
tary of the Alumni read the minutes oil the last annual
meeting and the meeting OF tho Board oi Trustees,
which had been held during the year. The President
stated that 1t was proposed to raise fund among tho
friends OF the College o Physicians and Surgeons Of
New York for the purpose Of supplying for the use OF
tho students well appointed laboratories. Tho college
has been in EXISTENCE and operation since tho year
1907 and It's friends were anxious to enlarge
means OF increased development. Within three years
a sum amounting TO 1000 has been contributed as
iupd this purpose by the Alumni OF tue college ana
a legacy, which will probably yield $lZooo more, mas
been bcqucathod to IL by deceased graduate; put
much larger sum than can be hoped for from these
sources Is necessary to accomplish In full the desired
object fund OF SIS, 900, properly secured, TO DO
applied for the purpose OF establishing laboratories,
would enable tho institution to meet the require
men,s OF tho present day, and would ultimately pro-
ducc results oil no ordinary valuo TO the community at
large.
Tho report OF the Treasurer showed that during the
The Pathological fund had received Dy suoscrP.
tons OF Alumni and by esncy Sl0.24l 90 The Alumni
Prize und at the present time amounts TO 3S62 inc
annual proceeds are about $3.50.
The Committee on the Prize Essay reported that tho
prize Tor the year had been awarded 70 DR.. george d.
Fowler. There wcro three competitors
Tho annual election resulted follows:-President,
DR.. w. II. Draper; Vice President, Dr. A. NJ. Dough-
crty Secretary. Dr. George Baycs; Assistant Secrc.
tary DR.. Charles Hitchcock. Tho Board OF Trustees
were reelected.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
RAILWAYS DEFAULTER.

Joseph T. Crowe, ex.City Treasurer Of Railway,
N. j. was arrested yesterday on charge Of cmbczzle
mcut and the facts In tho will now be subjected
to the crucial test of the courts
On Tuesday Mr.. Charles f. Pratt, ex-member of
the City Finance Board, went before Justice James
j. Lambert and made the criminal complaint on which
q warrant was Issued for Mr.. Crowel's arrest This
complaint he makes, ''as citizen and tax
payer" as GA legally elected and
member of the Common Council chairman
of the Committee Laws OF That body and member
of the special investigating committee" In tho afi-
davlt the direct charge is made that 'said Joseph r.
Crowe. did on January 81, 1877, embezzle oil lawful
money OF the United States OF America, with
intent to dcraud the said body corporate,
the said Mayor and Common Council OF Railway,
$3 38 TO- aud therefore prays that sal Crowell be
rested The document Is signed and sworn to In the
usual manner, and the warrant for Crowell's arrest
was placed the hands OF Constable Donald McVicker
at nine O'Clock yesterday morning and shortly
after ten O'Clock Mr. Crowc was arrested. He
was allowed time to procure bondsmen and then
taken before the justice. Jonathan Woodruff, Presi-
ent of the Union National Bank, and Mr.. John q.
Coddngham became his bondsmcn IN the of 81 g. 900
Tor his appearance at the preliminary examination be-
fore Justice Lambert. when members OF the Common
Council the city counsel and others who represent the
city can be present The arrest of Crowell n
inal charge created great excitement In tho city yes
tar
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
MURDERED FOR SIX DOLLARS.
From the Dctroi, Post, Feb. 27.l

From the Detroi, Post, Feb. ~.
Frederick Appel, well known builder OF Windsor
was shot dead by Austin Humphrey, one OF his former
employees about two o'clock yesterday afternoon. Tho
murder was ono Of the most upprovoked and cold
booaed crimes ever known IN Windsor, and has cre-
ated intense excitement among the citizens of that
usually quiet Canadian town. 1t appears that Appel
was owing Humphrey SO for three days. carpenter
work. but for some reason had been diatory in set
Element Oh Sunday night Humphrey informed sew
cral persons, among Others officer Of the Wind
sor police force, that Appel had agreed
pay hlm in walkcrville next day yesterday ana
added that il he didn't keep his word he would XIII
him. Yesterday Appel was engaged IN directing some
workmen who putting new roof on q house IN
Walkervilie about mile and hail up the river
While returning, alter dinner he met Humphrey on
Sandwich street, nearly opposite the residence Of John
Humphrey dunncd HIM, aud he replied that no
couldn't pay Just then. Thercupon, as Humphrey
stated 10 the officers after his arrost ''rhore was no
more words, but pulled out my pistol and shot
penetrating the brain and inlicting mortal
wound He fell without struggle and uttered no out
crv Mr. Appel was highly respected citiZon, about
iortynve years OF age, and leaves wife and several
children. He was an cx-member oil the Town council,
and few years ago tho only building contractor
late he has suffered from business revcrscs. Hum
phrcy the murderer claims TO be sixty our years Old,
although he looks somewhat younger and says he has
fifteen children, nearly all OF whom are grown up.
Two OF his sons live IN THIS CITY, one oil them being
proprietor OF tea store on Michigan avenue. His
Youngest child little girl twelve years OF age, IS en-
bloyed as a nurse girl at the Davenport House, whero
no recently boarded. Humphrey claims that he was
very nard up and needed the money due from Appel
10 redeem his tools, which had been pawned Tor his
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
A REASON TO SELL OUT.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
The eminent attorney who gave your reporter some
important corrections respecting the document from
Mr.. Bangs, attorney OF the Milwaukee and ST. Paul
Railroad Company, seems to have thought that little
matter of perjury in thot quarter was hardly worth
noticing At any rate he failed to notice that Mr..
Bangs statement (Which, in that respect accords
with sworn statements by tho company contains the
following:-
subsequently, in April, 1868, in suit brought by
Judgment creditors tho old La Crosse and Milwaukee
Company who recovered judgments after the making
OF tho Barnes mortgage. the Circuit Court of the
United States for the district oil Wisconsin decidcu tna
the Barnes morgage, although issued lor 81 OOOO OoO
was in fact good Tor only $3.50, 600 or $20O,OOo
But in u complaint Of the same company at another
stage of the very same litigation, tho secretary Of the
company. July 27, 1864, swears:-
That Immediately after the making and recording
of said mortgage and supplemental mortgage said La
Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad Company commenced
to deliver said bonds, so secured as Aforesaid
and Tor the other purposes contemplated by said
company IN the issue thereof, and In tho necessary
proper business Of said company, and that large
portion OF said bonds amounting In the aggregate 10
about sl3ooo0O were SO sold and delivered IN pay.
mont"
says that he is OF the officers OF the plaintiff In said
action-to w.t. its secrctary that the foregoing com.
plant is true TO his own knowledge except as TO those
matters stated Information and belief, ana MS TO
these matters he believes II TO be true. Signed,
Alonson Carey.
Now somebody has lied, and lied under oath. OBJ
vously it not Bangs for he is an honorable man
and an attorney. Obviously 1t was not Carey, for he
was an honorable man and the secretary o tho same
company. But somebody has lied, and l. being stock
holder, want to know from the HERALD whether a
get out OF quick. STOCKHOLDER.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY WAR.

The excitement among the residents OF tho village
of Edgewatcr s. l., over tho war between the rival
ferry companies whose boats land there continued
yesterday, although nothing of an alarming character
occurred. gang OF laporers employed by tho North
Shore Company early on hand. and continued the
work Of strengthening the wharf with tmbers and
stones Masses OF rock were piled up to height Of
six feet along the edge Of the structure, that the
bow OF any boat running INTO 1t would meet with
n greater resistance than was offered by the
shakcy combination OF panks and spiies Tho special
officers sworn IN by Sheriff Brown we're in their
places ready any one who should repeat tho
rough performances OF the previous day. Captain
Henry Catamorc of the Southicld, attempted to butt
the pier with his vessel despite the warning furnished
was promptly taken into custody and only allowed to
depart upon his recognzance TO appear for
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
Mrs. JOAQUIN MILLER MARRIED.

From the Portland (Orcgon) Standard.l
A marriage certificate was issued by the County
Clerk on Thursday, February TO Il. l.. Logan, aged
twenty-five years, and Minnie Dyer, aged thirty-one
years Logan Is pock-marked, horid-complexoned
man. who was employed by the Caief OF Police during
the prevalence of smallpox in tho city to attend to the
afflicted at tho pest house. Minnie Myrtle, formerly
the wife OF Joaquin Miller is well known in Portland,
and needs no description. Suicc II 10 say sue Is
woman OF culture and intelligence, with an attractive
personnel She has fair reputation as writer, ana
contributed several readable articles for publication.
Snc was the author of fully onc-half the poems con-
taincd In the first book written by joaquin entitled
oaquin ct u and published by - j. Mccormick, OF
this city. Her pathway through liic thus lar has not
been srewn with roses. IL romans to be seen how
she will succeed In the future. Speculation Is rfe ana
the general expression Is one OF good will.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
A MASSACHUSETTS, swINDLER.
WESTERN FARMERS HAD BETTER LOOK OUT FOR
HIM.

HIM.
rFrom the Springfield (Mass.) Republican, Feb 81
Ono OF the extensive swndling operations that
have been carried in this city for,a long time was
brought 10 hight yesterday, when Sherir's keeper
was put in charge OF the commission store OF I'd. W.
Palmer Co.." on HiIlman street, to secure tailor's
claim against James c. Campbell, the &C.," Of the
alleged firm, who .'iit ou some time between satur-
day night and Monday morning Campbell. who
worked in this city = timer twelve years ago,
and at that time discharged from tho employ of
d. b. Montague & Co. for robbing the
money drawer. opened this commission store
last fall representing that ID. W. Palmer. who
was Boston man worth s75 600. Palmer was never
aud Campbell always conducted tho business.
which consisted manly receiving largo quantities OF
farmers. In the North aud West and Immediately re-
shipping the goods to New York, Boston and other
points, where he supposed have had confederates
Very few sales made in this vicinity. Campbell
usually pancd of all the marks the boxes and tubs
consigned to him, and It was observed that he never
would mark goods Tor shipment when anybody was
around. He obtained his goods consignment by send
ing out thousands OF circulars through New York. Yer
mont and tho Western States representing that d. W.
Palmer d Co: offered extraordinary inducements TO
consignors How many Of his goods were paid tor Is,
be lcarncJ Campbell has made S. 900 10 $l0.0O0
by his operations His heaviest dealings were with
Illinois farmers and no had made arragements 10 Eave
carload OF sent to him daily tho first carload
having been sold Saturday John Bangs and pay
ment collected ior it. II is recalled that Campbell
always insisted cash payments and would take no
drafts OF any description He purchased Gne set OF
books on beginning business which are found not to
contain single entry or pen mark. hired safe was
found TO have tho combination changed so that II could
not bc opened yesterday by whole days effort. The
extent OF his business Is Indicated by the fact that
other Wholesale aud commission merchants would
sometimes receive as many as twenty letters day
asking about the standing OF the firm OF Palmer Co.
Campbell contracted taIors' bills to the amount OF
$780, and leaves othor small bills about town to keep
his memory fresh.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
AMUSEM ENTS.
srEINwAY HALL.


It's seldom that large and brilliant audience
assemblies. even In stcinway Hall, last light
assembled to welcome tho reappearance OF
the celebrated violinist Ole Bull. II was
a pleasure looked forward TO with anxiety by the
larger part OF audience. When the graceful figure
Of tho old appeared tho stage he was
welcomed with a warmth and enthusiasm which left
no room TO doubt the place no held In the hearts OF
the musc-loving public OF New York. Tall and well
proportional, with figure that the youngest beau
might envy, the old man stepped forth lightly. ana
win graceful bow acknowledged the warm
reception rendered him, and, shaking back ms
whlto locks, prepared TO play IN
instant the hall became silent that the rustic OF
programme made an alarming noise. Every ear was
bent 10 catch the strains OF the magicans violin.
Here involuntary tribute to genius, higher and
better than the loud applause which preceded. Oie
Bull played grand concerto or his own composition,
which afforded him ample scope Tor tho display
of his magnificent execution. The concerto was al.
vided into three partisan 'alicgro m@stoso,
.adagio sentimcntale' and 'rondo pastorale."
the heartsirngs OF the audience were made to hroD
In unison with strings OF the violin, touched by
master hand. Later the evening he played anoher
OF his own works, ''Sicanu tarantclla," " and, IN
answer TO rapturous encore, gave selection
OF American national airs, "a compliment whlch thc
audience was not slow acknowledge. Nine. Essi-
poiI played n ballad from Ch0pns opus % and seIec.
lions from Acndessohns ''Songs without Words
which wcrc executed with grace and breadth oI
effect which capvatcd the audience aud won Tor Inc
artistic enthusiastic applause.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
CHINESE PIGTAILS TAXED.

From the Virginia City (Nevj Enterprise, Feb. 3ll
Last Friday and Saturday there was much coIh hmo-
ton in Chinatown 1t was caused by the appear hnce
there of a person named Howard from Carson, who
claimed to be policeman for the Chinese quartens of
that place, and who informed tho Cecsias Of city
that the Legislature about pass law to o or
their pgals, and that unless they raised him $Sv0
pay lawyer and put n stop to II the bill would sdrcly
pass and become "a law. They asked little time IN
which to raise the money, and In TINS way the move
ment leaked out. Captain Iby. who tells tho story,
then informed the Cinnamon that II was only trck
TO get money from them, which would be pocketcd by
the man Howard. While here hc also tried 10 collect
money to buy gold watch 70 bo presented BY The
Chinese 10 Governor Bradley.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
INDIGNANT TAXPAYERS.

Numerous property holders in Williamsburg met At
No 6s Fourth street last evening to take into con-
sideraton tho present condition Of Brookyn's muni-
c,paI affairs and tho remedy. William Boston was
president aud William Liptrott secretary.
Mr. Isaac Bamoer proposed that the first effort should
be directed to the abolition OF all commissions and
then make the government of the citya strictly COM
mcrc,al matter He would guarantee to conduct tho
enre government OF the city OF Brooklyn as business
enterprise Tor and half per cent
per annum on its valuation and have
handsome percentage of profit left at the end OF the
year. while present conducted 1t costs ovor thrt
Der cent ON an excessive valuation. and deficiencies
have be made up IN each successive budget
Resolutions this spirit offered, but laid over
for discussion ut the next meeting
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
THE CUBAN FLAG.

Some Spanish residents have expressed dissatsfac-
ton with the local authorities in permitting tho CUBAN
lsg to float from the Guy Hall on the occasion OF tho
obsequcs OF Vice President Aguicra. The necessary
authority was not given by Commissioner of Public
Works Campbell and Mr.. Henry d. Purroy President
OF the Board Of Aldermen, who have control Of the
matter. Their directions, 1t appears, only extended
TO The placing Of the remains IN the Governors room
at the City Hall. The flag was brought down to the
City Hall Sunday last by some Cuban sympathizcrs
and hoisted over tho dome by OF tho Keepers
whether this action Will nave the effect OF bringing
on war between SPAN and the United states remains
q be soon.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
IN LOVE WITH A WOLF.
From tho sedalia fMo.\ Democrat.

ocl Gcn,ry's wolf has bccn having things its own
way for some time. 1t has made friends with all tho
dogs In tho ncighborhood, and while they associate
with their cousin. they Cannot bc induced to make
war upon her--lt IS female wolfand this accounts
for the milk IN the cocoanut. The animal Is very
tame and spends grcat deal OF its time in Mr. Gen.
try pasture. IL fear Of any person In wagon,
aud Mr. Adam Householder tried TO tako advantage Of
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
FALL OF A DUMMY.

very sad and shocking accident occurred at tho
bakery of Mr. Thomas McNair, corner OF Plane and
Warren streets, Newark, yesterday. While removing
a barrel OF moasscs from dummy at the second floor
the rope gave way and the platform went down with
terrific force. John Cauicd. youth OF eightccn and
another boy named o. lrien were on the platform at
the time Caulhcld had his skull fractured so that ne
died almost Instantly, while OBron, snguiarly
enough, escaped unhurI
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
FALL FROM AN ELEVATOR

An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner WoI 4a
on the body Of LOUIS Schubert, who was killed 4 '3h
10th inst. by fall from an elevator in Rinb ier'
brewery From tho testimony addnced II app aAfc'
that in the absence of the engineer, the elevate wa
hoIstcd and through the ncompetcncy OF some MssyI
who had entered his room and toyed with th 70 ma
chnery II fell down. Tho jury, rendering vIordc
IN acco dance with these facts ccnsured Quo DX tn
engineer Tor not taking the key IRON the door Xoi h,
engine room after locking It, to prevent any yncom
peLunt person from entering during his absencoI
The New York herald., 1877-03-01

this fact a few days ago 10 sIay the animal He got
into hts wagon with his gun while the wolf was IN the
pasture, and had negro circle around the won un-
I'll he got within forty nity yards Of II, when ne
bazed away. lie knocked It down, bat It got up ara
scampered away ,
Mr. Gentry will pay the $40 reward for the wohs
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
FATAL ACCIDENT no A FIREMAN.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. Is, 1871
. Frederick Newman member OF the fire patrol, who
during tho fire Rogers carriage factory on Saturday
night last, buried In heap Of debris. died this
morning.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
AIMEE IN A NEW ROLE.

The present week has been set apart At the Eagle
Theatre Tor the presentation OF sLa Bouangere dos
Ecus "The Rich Bakercss, an opera bouDs which
has never before been heard in this country The
music is by OGenbach. the scoro by Melhac and
Haievy Although vicious and amusing throughout,
ana showing many OF the qualities which havs made
NJ. Onenbacn opera bonges so popular, ia Bouan'
peren will add but little his reputation 1t is said,
however to have met with great success In Paris,
ana has drawn good houses far that there Is t-
city.
Mile Aimee, of course. makes most charming
Margot the rich bakeress, and her singing OF tho
Spupsh song, "La Paloma +" in the last act. de-
cided hit. NJ. Raoult Is capital as Bernadillc Mile.
Duparc wins much favor as roinon The opera Is an
mlrably mounted and dressed
The New York herald., 1877-03-01

MISS MILLETs CONCERT AT CHICKERING HALL
Tho testimonial concert gwen to MISS Hattie L.
Mict, last night attracted a large number Of ladies
and gentlemen to Chickerins Hail. She was assisted
by a number.oi artists including Miss Louise Finch
and Messrs. George Eilard, J. r. Nscn, W. Q. Baird,
G. f. Aiken, Jules G. Lumbard, as vocalists; Mr..
George W Colby, pianist; Mr. J. Booth McAdam
organist and Mr.. Edward Molcnhauor. Tho
concert was quito successful beng ono Of
those pleasant affairs which do not pretend
to tho higher degrees oi musical excellence,
but belong to the undetermined borderland between
amateur aud professional music. Tnero have been an
unusual number OF concerts OF this KIND gwen IN New
York season. aud we are glad OF the fact because
shows the musical education OF all classes dur
ing tho years is bearing blossoms II not fruit
Our church choirs deserve much credit Tor tho
Improvement, for they give opportunity Tor
the training OF native voices and educate
thousands OF people who seldom visit theatres or
operas IN finer schools Of music. This concert In sew
eral respects disclosed thorough culture IN others II
was decidedly weak. Some OF the voices lacked tram
ing while great deal Of the OF the draw lng-
room kind-English ballads French and Italian ro-
mances
Miss Millet was introduced to tho audience BY
Gounods beautiful cave Maria"-not so pure, IN our
estimation as Schubcrt's-in which she accompa-
MED by the violio organ and piano; Her voice mas mas
pleasing qualities but was inadequate TO tho
expression Of tho celebrated solo. She sang with
elegance and feeling In the duet. "The
Fishers" by Gabrcss, sung with Miss Finch, she
cored. Miss Finch, who has an admirable voice, gave
the "Bopuc New Noon" by Imlay. and was comp.
mented by u recall. Mrs. j. q. Lumbard rendered
.'Let All Obey" !" from 'rhc Enchantress with line
lace Bedn ~ The other features Of the entertainment
were he violin solo by Paganin played brilliantly by
Mr. Moenhauer, and the unaccompanicd Quartet
singing by Mcssrs. Ellard Nilson, Baird aud Aiken.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1877-05-17
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

A PPLICATION OF STOCKHOLDERS OF THE PAN
N CAKE COAL COMPANY to Remove the Officers of
said Company-The Stockholders of the Pancake Coal
Company Corporation of Nevada, are hereby notified
meeting of the Stockholders of said Company be
held Court Room of the District Court of the Sec
Judicial District of the State Nevada in and for the
County of Ormsby SATURDAY, THE NINETEENTH
DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1877 at TEN O'CLOCK A. NJ. of said
day consider the removal of the officers said company
S. II. WRIGHT, District Judge.
April g. 1877. myltd