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The New York herald., 1877-02-04
HOW TO COOK.

The preparations OF course dinner OF course de-
mands proper preparation In the cook as well as Of
the cooked The New York Cooking School affords
this preparation and supplies instruction in the method
OF preparing the viands that grace tablek
The sessions fthe school held Ut No. ST. Marks
place. on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at one
O'Clock. The FIRST lesson Of tho second was
given yesterday Tho bill OF fare prepared was the
following:-
Lyonnaise potatoes. Civet OF hare Quail pic. Mai
maded venson and currant Jelly. Lima beans, with
butter sauce. Baked apple dumping, with Madeira
wine sauce
The COOK was Mons Pallas, formerly chef de cuisne
Of tho ST. James Hotel, and as each article was pre-
pared aud cooked, explanations were gwen by Mss
Corson, under whose's direction the sch0o is held.
Quite number Of ladies' were present, who took cop
ious Of Miss Cors0n's planatiors, ana each
dish cooked and brought on the table, It was
tested by those present. who were thus enabled to
practically the merit OF formulas Of cooking
several dishes, Mss Corson gave short lecture, prn
cpaly the three varieties Of food the carhonace-
GUS, the nitrogenous and the phosphate. The
carbonates, she said, are found chiefly IN grains,
sugars and r0ots and they increase the sizc
n,trates found for the most part in meats, and
they give strength 10 the muscles, but they do not
fruits and afford brain and nerve force proper
combination Of the three varieties make the model
dinner. Dr. Letheby has estimated that one person
ought to each day OF carbonates sxtynine
parts, of ntratcs twenty-five parts anu OF phOsphatcs
nine parts In every 100 This would be about nine.
teen ounces Of meat, sixteen ounces OF bread three
and halt ounces OF lat three and quarter pnts OF
fluids with suficcncy Ot salt This quantity is, OF
course, for person IN state Of health.
Alter the cooking was over, which, OF course took
place the kitchen, the ladies adjourned the par
lor where the matter was discussed and any errors
the taken by the ladies corrected by Miss Cor
Tho course 10 comprised in Twelve lessons, alter
which q third course will be begun. II Is intended
different in character from the present, which Is
tended for the mstresses and housekcepers. The
class for cooks will teach them how TO cook meats
and vegetables taking each up In separate lesson.
and then proccel to the yseres Of bread aud pastry
making
Miss Corson is trying her best TO nulliiy the old
adage that "Heaven sends lood but the devil sends
ots
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
DUNCAN, SHERMAN & co.

The frequently postponed investigation concerning
tho affairs OF Duncan, Sherman Il Co. was again ad-
journed yesterday, but measures taken to pre-
vent recurrence oi these delays. 1t had been de-
cded that the inquiry should bc resumed before
Register Ketchum at three o'clock, but at that hour
tho only Interested person present was Mr.. 4. +.
Brown who represents Mr.. E. Graham Haght, one
OF the creditors OF the bankrupts.
Nearly hour passed and there being no APP
pearanco tor the bankrupts, Mr. Brown, addressing
TO pursue-whether TO have default on the part Of
defendants entered, whether he should get
orders ~ compel their attendance. He wanted, he
said to 20 on with the examinatlon and had served
notice that be would not consent TO any further post
ponement. He asked II II would not be well 10 take
out new srmmonses. Register Ketchum thought Il
would and directed orders to be made out containing
the names OF Judge Shipman William Butler Duncan
aud Francis H. Green to compel their attendance or
the attendance Of any OF them upon whom service
might be effected He also fixed tuesday ut half
past ton A. II. for the resumption OF the inquiry.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
THE BLACKwELLs ISLAND BRIDGE.
THE ENGINEERS DELAYED--A NEW PLAN PRO-
POSED.

THE ENGINEERS DELAYED--A NEW PLAN PRO-
POSED.
There have been some lively discussions recently In
conscQ uence OF the sudden advancement OF some new
plans with reference tho proposed bridge from New
York TO Long Island, with Backwelrs Island as the
intermediate point The meetings OF engineers have
been held at frequent Intervals within the past three
wocks and tho conflict Of ideas growing out OF
the propositions construct the bridge upon tho plan
OF clear headway OF l35 feet from the New York shore
TO the island and q ner proposition to construct
an arch within the same gwen space, which Is but 1876
feet high the middle starting at the waters level on
each side. The government engineers employed in
the work ut He'll Cute and General Newton
especially, are loud IN denouncng the new
s'arch project on tho grounds that II viii materially
Interfere with navigation and that such plan would
reduce tho available space for ghmased craft nearly
If not quite twothrds The sessions Of tho engineers
have been stormy, and In consequence Of these new
plans the work has been and probably will be consd-
erably delayed While Dut minority OF the engineers
are apparently In favor OF the new project II IL not i'm
probable that tho majority may be enticed over, as
ono OF the leading members OF the Board Is stubborn
and means to "hod out" Az the distance from Now
York to Blackwclls island s 734 feet, and from the
island 10 the Long Island shore but 6l8 feet In the
bridge measurement the construction OF the arch Is
matter OF serious consideration not only With the
engineers but with the public ntsrssted In East River
navigation.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
WHY RENTS SHOULD COME DOWN.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-

To THE EDITOR HERALD
The decline tho value OF dwelling houses and lots
should bring corresponding decline in rents. Heavy
taxes given a reason why landlords cannot come
down In their prices. have investigated taxes 40
they are now, ,and what they were In 1851, and
and them about three times what they were; while
ronts allowing for tho increased tax, nearly 100
per cent higher. In . Of four dwellings, which
paid Of $l6o each 1861, and rented at 81 200
the rent was raised IN 1868 (under tho inhu.
ence Of tho issue oi papor money by the
the govcrnment) to 30oo and the tax has risen "a
$40 per annum. Another row OF seven, which rented
for $500 each before the war; has rented Tor iof
ten years last past being only $500
while III 1861 about $l0U. The owners OF dwell.
ings who have held them since 1850 have reaped
golden harvest which they reluctant TO surrender
They should willing ITO live and lot live, ana bear
their share oi the shrinkage IN values No class do
moro 10 sustain tho rents than keepers Of boarding
houses; they pay too much rcnt, and they are begin
nng TO nnd IL out TO their sorrow. Rents should come
down fully one-third on dwellings, to correspond with
the timcG J. WlLBERFORCE
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
THE PRESS CLUB CONCERT.

On Tuesday evening next notable musical and
literary entertainment will be given at Stenway Hall,
under the auspices OF the New York Press Club Mark
Twain, one Of the members, will read now
sketch specially prepared Tor this occasion, entitled
'My Experience with interviewer" Among the
artistes who will appear Nine. Pappcnhoim tho
we'll known soprano; Nine Zelda scgun contralto, and
Miss Maggie Lindsey, soprano The programme arranged
will also include Messrs. A. p. Burbank and Charles
RoUerts, Jr., cocutonists; the New York Glee and
Nadrigal Club ,G. G. lockwood, directory; Messrs.
William Castle and George werrenrath, tcnors; Mr.
William Carleton, baritone; Mr.. J. g. Lumbard. bass;
Mr. +. Boscovitz, pianist; the Young Apollo CLUB Nv.
r. Williams, directorL and Sgnor Il. Marco conductor
and accompanst the sale of tickets has already
been very large, and the audience Will be composed
and civil life.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

very interesting case In bankruptcy has occurred
In which Mary B. Sumner, keeper OF fasnionable
boarding house Thirty nth street, Madison ave-
has been adjudicated involuntary bankrupt on
the petitions Of her grocer butcher and coal dealer
10 whom she Is indebted the amount OF $4,000 The
creditors. who unite in the petition, the follow
ing:-wiiam sperb, Jr.. -. 1893 81; Adoph LuIcrs.
sl.oos 0s; Herman r. Winter. $594 rs, Meme Deien.
dor. $32s S. Accompanying tho petitions is an AN.
davt that she made sale and conveyance by chaitel
mortgage TO D. Warren Hatch OF all her household
effects 10 give preference her other credi
tors The matter has been referred Register Dayton
70 take further proceedings
George 5. Levy, manufacturer OF furs. Of No IL
West Eighteenth street. has been adJndicated an In
voluntary bankrupt on the petitions OF Israel J. Solo
mon, Frederick 5. Myers aLu Max Hubner 10 whom
he rs indebted TO the extent OF $1l. 000
Negotiations are IN progress between Jacob Her.
mancs glass manufacturer OF No 20 Murray street
aud EIienvilie New York, toward compromise
which Will probably be elected Al any cents tho
dollar
The following assignments and schedules were
yesterday hled the Court OF Common Pleas Henry
Ponsky TO Louis Meyer; the liabilities stated at
SS667 49, nominal assets $l5 46l 10 and real assets
s4944 %. Siivius Landsburg to Lafayette Hasey
the liabilities stated al $2Sv96 33 nominal assets.
$23,9 90, and real assets. SIC. 725 53.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
FATHER LARKIN'S CHURCH.

Tomorrow evening there will be q musical, dra-
matte and literary entertainment given In the large
hall OF the Church OF the Holy lnnoconts, Thirty
seventh street and Broadway, of which Rev. John
Larkin Is tho pastor.
The entertainment will takc place under the auspices
OF an amateur dramatic company formed OF the young
meu OF the parish, who thus endeavorng assist
In lquidating the heavy debt that oncumbers the
church.
Aside from the worthy object In view there will be
era very attractive features OF the programme. not the
least Of which Will be the appearance 0i Mrs Laura s.
Webb, the author OF "Cusers Immortality" The
lady will read, In connection with other selected pieces
new poem upon "Libcrty Enlightening the World. !"
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
THE COURTS.
Writof Prohibition Against Marine
Court Judges.
A BUSY FEBRUARY TERM
Risks Of Consulting Clairvoyants with
Handsome Daughters.
DRAWING THE LAWRENCE NET.

In June last Judge Alker tried cause In which
Louise Adolphus plaintiff and Mary A. Caun was
defendant The action was recover the value of
cloak and the defence was coverture and that, the
cloak being necessary article OF wearing apparel the
husband alone was liable. Tho defendant not being IN
court her attorney that fact to the Judge, but
added that she would be present In a few moments.
Notwithstanding this statement, the case. however,
was pressed and the plaintiff was placed tho stand
and proved the delivery value OF the cloak TO be
$50 which all the testimony offered Tor the plain
TIN The defendants attorney then went the stand
and testified that he the defendant and her hus
band ana that be had been referee in divorce case
out the testimony, and the attorney for the defendant
excepted to the ruling, but the Court would not
permit him except, and he again excepted to the
refusal OF the Court TO permit MIN 10 exccp. inis
ruling ncitcd great comment and criticism among the
lawyers IN tho court r0oni Tho attorney then went
on to prove the marriage OF the defendant but the
Court made the same ruiings, and directed verdict
for tho plantiG. An appeal was taken by the de-
fendant from the judgment, and mado case contain
ing the foregoing iacts. On the 23d OF January last
Judge Alker settled the striking out all about bis
rulings, and few days later General Term OF tho
Court was held by Judges Shea, Alker and
Sinnott when motion was made ny inc
attorney for Mrs. Auoiphus that the Judg-
ment be affirmed unless The appeal be submitted within
len days that dale. II alleged that Judge AL
ker participated in the decision and advised while ON
Tho bench with Chief Justice Shea in reference TO the
case and Il appears from the General Term order that
he was q member of the General Term making such
order. Mr. Henry II. Morange counsel for tho deicnd-
ant, obtained from Judge Donohue Yesterday In Su-
preme COnrt Chambers, writ OF prohibon restrain
ing the Judges-Shea, Aker ana Sinnott-rom making
any further order founded such order and also COM
mandng the Clerk Of the court TO desst from entering
any judgment thereon. An order to show cause was
Also made returnabe next Monday to make such writ
absolute and peremptory.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04

ney Leary insisted that the prisoner should be neither
bailed discharged on the suit, aud In tact that
action should taken In this Court but the matter
referred to Judge Gdorseeve in the Court OF General
Sessions from which court tho order OF arrest
issued. The out that som0 years the
prisoner was indicted tor utterng forged
check, although the indictment was sub
sequently quashed, and that he had been sirce
charged with being implicated the forgery OF deeds
tho Registers ONCE Indictment TO which effect
was stated ~ be still pending against him. Amer
long discussion tho prisoner was remanded TO the
General Sessions TO answer the indictment In that
court. II arranged that the argument In the
should take place on Tuesday
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
HENRY CLEWS' DENIAL.

statement appeared yesterday In a morning paper,
10 the effect that Messrs Henry Henniqun h Co..
bankers, of Paris have begun a suit against Henry
Ciews Co. for damages Tor alleged illegal
OF certain Toledo and Wabash FIRST mortgage bonds,
valued at $50. 000 which the PARIS hrm deposited
Tor security with Messrs. Clcws Il Co. HERALD
reporter called upoa Mr.. Clews 10 have
him express his views on the matter Mr. Cews
aid:-''Tho statement is entirely pavte ana not
In accordance with tho iacts In tho Henniquin L.
Co have no claims whatever me. They were set
tied several years ago. heard nothing about the
suit until read u IN the paper and don't know that
any has been begun. although suppose has.
When the proper time comes will explain the matter
fully.V
The New York herald., 1877-02-04

he called her mother several times In regard to the
robbery, the result OF which that he became ac-
quainted with the daughter. Following such ac-
quaintance, she states further In her am
dayit he continued visit her three times
q week. and the end Of the year
proposed marriage, which was accepted
and a day fixed for the ceremony All this took place
about SIX years ago. Finally when the day liked upon
for the marriage ceremony arrived he desired post
ponemcnt for three months which she readily granted
From that time he continued to postpone their mar.
rage on pretext and another through period OF
four years, meantime continuing to visit her TWO or
three times week. Finally. one Of his visits, nc
told her. in her anidavit, that 'hc thought
he was TOO old to think Of getting married. ana
that he would not visit her any more but
would give her an opportunity 10 get some
body else" Before making this DECLARATION
sho says that he insisted that she should receive DO
other gentlemen visitors, and threatened TO XIII any
gentleman " he found him visiting her. Upon this
state facts she suit for breach oil PROMISE oil
marriage claiming $2O 900 damages. Tho trial OF the
SUIT Is set down for Tomorrow, before JuuPe Aker
Messrs. William y. Howe and Leo Schwab being cour-
sci Tor the plaintiff Mr. John A. Dinke Tor the de-
fendant The story defendant Is that he never
promised 10 marry tho plann, that he was marreoS ~
the time and that she knew IL
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
STARVATION AND CRIME.

Christian Hoffman, aged thirty-nve years, of No %
Essex street, was arraigncd before Justice Flammer
yesterday charge OF burglary, preferred against
him by Gotleib Hoffman, OF No 1914 Rivington street.
from whose premises he stole a couple OF hams When
hc asked what he had say IN
his defence Holman stated to tho Justice
In German :"Your Honor, am ragged, al most home.
less and absolutely starving AIN guilty OF the crime
wife and three children" The Justice fixed the bail VI
a nominal sum-$200--and SAID he regretted that he
could not discharge tho prisoner.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
FREE TO REMAIN IN JAIL.

Justice Reynolds, Of tho Brooklyn City Court, yes
to-day denied the motion OF James W. Ridgway,
sol Samuel S. Free Jr, asking for his clients dis
charge the county Jail tho ground that he
insolvcnt Tho prisoner was defendant IN divorce
suit brought by his wife. Edith Free, and commit
ted to Jail on December =, 1876, for contempt he
fusng 10 pay the plaintiff alimony and counsel tee
provided BY an order OF the Court.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
THE OLD DISTRICT COURT CLERKS

letter has been transmitted by Comptroller Kelly
to Asscmblyman Purdy, setting forth that William r.
Mitchell, Michael Cregan and James II. Davis. late
clerks OF tho Fourth, Sixth ana Seventh District
courts have not paid into the city treasury the fees
collected by them during certain periods while they
occupied their Offices. Tbesc gentlemen, with Others
were oustcd under recent decision OF the Court OF
Appeals, and bill to pay them Tor their has
Just been passed by the Stale Assembly II under
stood, as II is republican measure that the bill will
also pass the Senate Governor Robinson, however,
viii probably interpose his veto when the measure
comes before HIM for action,
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
HOW ONE MAY BECOME THREE.

decree Of absolute divorce was granted yesterday
by Justice Reynolds, In the Brooklyn City Court IN
the action OF Addie Bishop against Albert T.
Bishop. Testimony taken before John c. MCGUIRE,
referee who reported the material allegations in the
complaint to be true; that the marriage OF
plaintiff and defendant occurred January 1852, and
that therc 10 to said marriage. The report
further states that adultery committed by tho
fendant as set forth in the complaint According 10
the decree the plaintiff may marry again the same as
II tho defendant dead, but the defendant cannot
marry until after the death OF the plaintiff
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
THE NOTE THAT BOWLING GAVE.

Thomas g. Dowltng, liquor dealer on East 18th
street. gave his for $40 to man, who sold 1t TO
Moses Il. Landsberg, OF No. 120 East Forty-third
street, for $40. The latter then offered TO sell II
TO bowling Tor $40, but would give only 10 Tor
IT, 1t alleged that on RECEIVING the Bowling
tore II up and heI refused 10 pay the s. This the
defendant denies, and Judge Bixby yesterday sad nc
would allow him three weeks TO show his Innocence OF
the charge
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
DISORDERLY HOUSES.

At the Essex Market Police Court yesterday Mary
Houscr Lizzie and Charles Smith were held In dsfauM
Of $1,000 bail each the charge Of keeping dlsor.
dery house. number Of young girls who were found
In these dens were discharged with reprmand. The
houses tho prisoners kept No 90 stanton srssl
aud NO. 10l Canal street.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
DECISIONS.
SUPREME COURT-cHANB4n
nA.

BY Judge Donohue
Williams VS.. Graham Mason VS.. McCanerty; Teller
va Wise; Gunniaraes VS.. Gunsenhauser; Matter ol
Moore VI al Miller Perl; The Blven Oil Company
VS. The Union Petroleum Company Smith Martin,
and the Metropolitan Savings Bank va Costigan.
Granted
Matter OF HoIr-Motion denied. Memorandum.
Rasn VS.. Ammidonn.-Moton denied without costs
Matter Of Reuter-M0ti0n 10 discharge denied.
Schuyler Va. wood-Motion granted. Memoran-
DUN.
Palmer w. Day-Pctiion not signed.
Earl VS.. Byrnc, &c-0rdcr granted.
Marsh vs. Marsh-No appeal has been taken; havc
nothing 10 act on and taxation must be affirmed
Tho Union Dino Savings Institution va Stillweil =
Petition neither shows the fact as TO whether the
infant has general guardian or whether no mas oeen
LeeI vs. The Equitable Life Assurance Society
Substitution granted on paintis Ming stipulation
tho attorney shall have lion on whatever ro-
covered TO what shall be found due TO him.
By Judge Lawrence
Watson va The New York and Harlem Navigation
Company, and Alden VS.. Robinson aud another
Orders granted
Mcdonald va Davia-stay continued Soc memo
randum.
pany.-No authority TOR allowing the receiver ~ TINS
any other commissioners than such as are allowed
TO executors or administrators Sec X. s.. p 100,
sec Oh r. S., p. 10l, sec H. The order should be
drawn in conformity with these views
sUpREME coURT-sPECIAL TERN.
By Judge Lawrence
Bernhcimer vs. Willis et a.-Order as settled.
Vanderhoef VS.. Tucker, &c.-order settled. Issues
The Hebrew Benevolent Orphan Asylum Society VS.
The Mayor, &c-Case and amendments as settled.
Long vs. The Mayor, &c.-Judgment IN favor OF the
RoIwagcn VS. Rollwagen. Demurrer overrued,
with costs. See memorandum
SUPERIOR couRr-sPECIAL TERM.
BY Judge Sedgwick.
Duane ct al va Lindsay, &c.-Findings settled and
By Judge Speir.
Kelley. &c. vs. Dusenbury.-Order vacating war;
rant granted under OF 1884, and denying motion for
Van Orden va Allcrton n--Order denying motion,
Roberts VS. Laudon OF al Judgment OF foreclosure.
Manning VS. Sterp.-Order authorizing receiver to
MARINE coURT-CHAAfBERs.
BY Judge McAdam.
Globo Stationary Company VS.. Oertel; Dupuy vs..
ShotwelL-Opinions 6ed
Junker VS.. Gerhod; Tilson vs.. Mathot; Brox VS..
humboldt Iron Works; Graudeu vs. Rubenstcin: Bird
vs.. Ehlcrs.-M0tons granted.
Anern VS.. Observation-Disclosures appointed.
Norlll va Observation-Disclosures against person al
hansen May two cases. Orders Of arrest vacated
conditonally.
Weeks vs. Lichtenstein Injunction vacated.
Steuben VS.. Haas.-Compaint dismissed condt
De Graf Va Ham.-Order to Comptroller to pay over
granted.
Wolf vs. Gray.-Action.
Albany Brewing Company We. Atridge; Braisted VS.
Lyon; Hastings vs.. Grant, wehendorfer VS.. Gum
brecht; Flecke vs.. wood-Defaults
Dunbar Deim.-Order Of reference granted
Perry va Bossert; Locke Allen; Day Gordon !;
Simon Vs. Mooney; Shcpperd va Wheeler; Solomon
vs. Kleman; Bloomingdalc VS.. Eugett; Mayer vs.
Levy: stuber Schwartz; Hoppe va Krone; Irwin
vs. Zychlinski-Orders granted.
Welshauser va Bryant-Mr. A. Barton Hough ap-
pointed receiver.
Fontana VS.. Friedbcrg Motion denied.
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
BREACH OF PROMISE SUIT.

Arnold Strauss had some property stolen from MN
several years ago, and with view TO It's discovery
called upon Mrs Palmer cIarvoyant, then living A.
No. ~ Stanton street. Several interviews appeared 70
have been necessary, at least according to the am
davis Of Mary Palmer daughter OF the clarvoynni,
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
KINGS COUNTY, sURRoGATE CouRT.

During the past week tho Wills OF the following
named persons, deceased proven IN the
Surrogatc's Court:-Dennis Rourke, Conrad B.
Schmidt, Johannes Dcininger, Moses A. Bald
win, Stephen Conover, Louisa L. Hoag, Ell
len Coke, Sarah She'll, Charles Parker,
and Christopher Tappan, oil Of the city Of Brooklyn
Letters Of administration were granted in tho
estates of tho following named deceased persons,
viz Esther Jane Martense, Of the town
OF Flatbush; Susan A. Ring, of Randolph
Morris county, n. j.; Bridget Rogers Eliza
Davis formerly Eliza McQuaid), Charles A. Wiggns
Luke McQueeney, Owen McAahon John Cazalett, Jr. I;
John NJ. Hail, Jr.; Eva A. welton formerly Eva A.
Vosc) Elizabeth Hook, Mary f. Behnke, Louisa Kaiser,
Ann A. Tice, John H. Pope aud Mamie b. Pollard, ali
of the city OF Brooklyn.
Letters oi guardianship OF the person and estate OF
William V. Myers, Mary $. Myers, Robert W. Myers
David w. Myers and Emma j. Myers, granted to
John +. Myers, of the town OF New Los OF ~ Thomp-
son Lovett and Louisa Lovett to Sarah Lovett OF
Tho ctv of BroOklvn
The New York herald., 1877-02-04
BROOKLYN CITY COURT DECISIONS.

The follow, ng decisions have been rendered by JUS
tice McCue in the Brooklyn City Court special
Charles Z. Noble vs. Sarah H. Baliard-New trial
ordered; costs to abide the event.
Catharine FarnAn Vs. Thomas Farnau.-An action
for divorce. Complaint dismissed, but without costs
and without prejudice TO any suit to be Instituted
by the plaintiff against the defendant for limited
divorce.
Marion Cross ct al vs Catharine Oetgen en-Complaint
dismissed, but without costs
CITY COURT CALENDAR FOR MONDAY, yHBRUARY 8.
Nos 80, 90, 33, 93, 80, 40 !, 2, s. 4, Z, 8, O. 10,
H. II, IA, Is, 16, II, lS, 10, 20. p, %, "a.