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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17

Despite the threatening skies OF yesterday morning
not fewer than ono thousand persons attended the an
nual excursion and picnic OF the Plymouth Church
Sunday School and Society. Al an early hour the
steamer Thomas Powell at JEWELS wharf, Brook
Ign, and eight O'Clock the excursiouists began to
embark. Among the nrst corners was the Rev Henry
ard Beechcr with Mrs. Beecher upon his arm. The
venerable couple furnished with seats upon the
upper deck. and throughout the day the centre
Of atectiopnto and admiring groups OF rends Music
By the band OF the Thirteenth regiment enlivcned tho
hour during which the pleasure seekers were getting
on board, and NJ nine O'Clock the vessel ieit
the dock, her saloons, decks, and guards
throngcd with ladies and gentlemen, many OF
whom were prominent members of the church
Mcssrs. A. Az Hesev, Samuel skinner, l. J. Tiincy,
Who with Miss Merritt aud Mrs. key nolds constituted
the Committee OF Arrangements, hustled about, max
ing every one comfortable, and the boat had hardly
swung into the besrc dancing was begun by the
young people. This was kept up during the day Win
great VIM but there was considerable dissatisfaction
among the spirited young men because there was
no ..round dancing permitted, either the boat
at the grove. No landing was mado on this side OF
tho the excursoniss being taken directly TO Iona
Island, where the Plymouth people nave picnicked Tor
and dispersed all directions TO pursue the bent OF
their several tastes Luncheon was the FIRST thing IN
order, and appettes sharpencd by the cool river
breexes the Of tho numerous porty hampers
We're discussed with great zcst Among the more
prominent persons were noticeable Assistant Supern
tendent Brush, Professor X. r. Raymond, Mr. and
Mrs. Bigelow and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs H. A Pratt,
Mr. ana Mrs. Horalio q. King. Dr. II. b. White and
Mrs White, Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and MRS.
Thomas q. Shcarman, Mrs Dr. Edward Beecher, Mr.
Eugene Beecher, Assistant Pastor Halliday and Miss
Halliday Dr. Sheppard, and Mr. and Mrs. > y. White
Alter satisfying their appettes, the INDUCED
IN boating, swinging, bathing and other amuse-
menls until the whistle oil the steamboat called
thcm on board again. Many came back laden with
wild flowers and more than swain had decked the
dress OF his sweetheart with wreaths oil leaves.
on the way back to the city TO the pleasures OF the
oc castor was adoed vocal music BY Mr.. Camp, MIS-
Sladweli, Mr. George Werrenrath ana MISS Camp. all
OF the Plymouth choir. shortly after seven O'Clock,
with flags flying, music rcsounding and handkerchies
waving the Powell arrived al the wharf from when
she started, and the excurs onists-tred, hungry,
happy-wore received by waiting trends.
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BoGART-WHEELgR.--O Thursday, juno IA 1877, ut
the Anthem Memorial Church, by Rev. Richard New
ton. ID. D., OF Philadelphia, OLASDo NJ BoGART, Jr,
and ALICE SEYMOUR, daughter Of John Wheeler, all OF
this city.
CALDwELL--smurR-On Tuesday, June II, at the
residence OF the brides parents, by tho Rev. K N.
White, ALEXANDER CALDWELL to Miss EMILY d. SHUrR,
second laughter oil Thomas w. Shue both VI this city
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thursday evening, May "a,
at the residence OF the BRIDES parents ty the Rev.
Brainard Ray, CHARLES X CRAWFORD DELLA,
daughter OF G. o. Moore.
EccLgs-WrLLIAMsoN.-On the 18th inst at tho resi-
dcnce OF the brides mother, by the Rev. Joseph 7.
ter OF the lato George Williamson. ESQ, all OF Brook
Ign.
FASMSG--BRrAS.-onT Thursday, June IA, at Church
OF the Holy Trinity by tho Rev. DR.. ryng Jr., WAR;
81 Joseph Bryan, all OF this city.
HIG0ISs-MURRAY-0n Tuesday evening, April ~,
1877, by the Rev. sylvester Malone, ARTHUR ). hIc-,
GINS, TO Miss ELIZA N. MURRAY, both oil BrooKyn.
JAcksoN-iiiGGs --0n Thursday, Juno H. 1877, by
tho Rev. G. 7. Mccarthy, WILLIAM JACKSON to JosKPH-
ISE HiGGs, youngest daughter OF the late Robert W.
HgEs, all OF this city No carda
ADMINISTRATIONS Monday, June IL, by tho Rev.
Dr. Mulchahcy, at St Paurs Chapel. Mr.. LEo KopLKR,
OF this city, TO Miss LILLE RAYMOND Of Now Vernon,
NJ.
LADD-WnLis.--In this city. at the Church OF the
Holy Communion, on Tuesday, Juno IL 1877, ~ tho
Rev. Henry Mottett, WILLIAM fowLE LADD, OF Eliza
both, N j. to CAROLINE, daughter OF thsr late p. }.
villa ESQ. OF Galveston, Toxaa No cards
MARsDES-DoRLAxD.-0nT Thursday, Juno II, by
Rev. Dr. Mlllet at BRIDES residence, JACOB MARsnBN,
late OF Danbury 10 Miss 0RoRofE DoRLAND, all OF his
CITY
NxwnAS-KAuypnAn- Wednesday, June "a, at
tie residence Of tho BRIDES paronta WILLIAM n. NEW
% SsT York Esy eldest daughter Of
81. Louis papers please copy.
REAp--SARaKSr.--on Thursday. Juno IL at tho resi-
dcncc of The brides father, by the Row. Q. W. HAYES
A, younges. daughter Of uyrus y. Sarycns ESQ, or
Yarmouth. Mo.
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SUMMARY or LAW CASES.

In the SUIT OF Cornwall against the Mayor, tried be-
fore Judge Donohue, Supreme Court, Special Term,
1t has been decided that lot owned by the plaintiff
and leased to trustees for religious purposes is
liable TO taxation.
In Supreme Court Chambers, yesterday, Judge DON
ohue granted attachment against Elizabeth Han
sen for contempt Of In not producing Margaret
Cunningham in obedience to u writ OF habcas corpus
Judge Westbrook made order yesterday for the
discharge OF Peter Reuter- from imprisonment, unless
evidence be produced that lac has property lie
Imprisoned Tor nonpaymen OF amony TO his wife.
A wri; oi habeas corpus WAS issued by Judge bono
hue yesterday Ia favor OF Jane Francis who Is i'm
prisoned In default oil 5000
Some time injunction suits were brought by
Lester Wallack and ten Other theatrical managers
against the Mayor &C and tho Society for the kefor
nation oil Juvenile Delinquents TO tost the constitu
tionalty Of the act under which tho society exacts
theatrical license feca Yesterday an order WAS
tered in Supreme Court Chambers disseminating all
these suits as against the city
In conformity with tho report OF william v. Leary
referee, Judge Dononue made an order in Supreme
Court Chambers yesterday, appointing Walter II.
Meade trustee OF the estate oil Angelina Jaunccy
Depau IN the place Of Eugene Thornc deceased. The
estate Is trust estate created In favor OF tho petit
TONER by Lewis Augustus Depaa before ncr marriage
amounted At The time Of the creation Of tho trust
To G15, 900 Bteriing
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THE COURTS.
Attempt to Mandamus a Roman Catholic
Benevolent Society.
MABEL LE0NARD'S ESCAPE.
Warrants of Arrest Against Her
Mother and Stepfather.

In Supreme Court, Chambers, yesterday, Judge
Donohue made order directing the officers Of the
Young Mems st. James Roman Catholic Abstinence
ana Benevolent Society TO show cause before the
Court the Goth inst, why a peremptory writ OF
mandamus should not issue compelling them 10 ron-
state Francis McGrath a member OF the society in
good standing. The application was made by Mr..
Matthew Breen the petition of Meg ath, in which
he alleges that he mber In good standing In the
society," and. becoming sick through labor. applied
10 society for weekly allowance due him under
before Judge Clancy In the Second District Court to
recover five weeks allowance. For this act the So
ciey tried and expelled him under one OF It's bylaws
making expulsion IRON membership the penalty Tor
appealing any other tribunal from decision oil the
society 1t 10 claimed by Mr.. Brecn behalf OF his
ellie nj that tins bylaw Is itself illegal and void, and
that any expulsion Of member by virtue thereof Is
also illegal and void.
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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

To THE EDITOR or THE HER ALD:-
have noticed several letters IN reference to tho
course pursued by OF the seaers and inspectors
OF weights and measures in the discharge Of their
called duties, and calling tho attention OF the trade
generally to tho extortions practised thcm. AS
have q victim Of OF these sinecurists would
like my voice against the charges OF
OF them and give the public incident that was
brought under my notice time ago. in which one
John W. Robinson and his clerk, kr. Charles II.
Travers figured M the principal character. A man,
styling himself . scslcr OF weights and measures.
called at gentle man's place OF business up and
asked 10 SEQ his scales Not knowing the man
the gentleman refused until he In
uuries as 10 his authority. Upon inquirng he
found that Mr. John W. Robinson the legal
scalcr IN his district and accordingly notified HIM 10
call and perform the service. In short time Mr..
Charles H. Travers called, saying that he was sent by
Mr.. Robinson 10 seal the scales. Alter looking mt
them made out his bill, amounting to 81 so. Tho
gentleman told him that the charges we're exorbant,
and that he would pay them under protest. Tho seacr
told him he could do as no chose, but II he did not
pay he would make him pay more. The merchant
said would mako an issue OF it, he did not wish
10 be swinded To this he got the that
the sealor was appointed by political influence
giving tho names oil several prom ncnt politicians
in the district-he could not hurt him much.
was informed that Mr. rravers had right to seal tho
scales collect any fees. In the face OF this state
ment was tho fact that when Mr. Robinson notified
TO call at the store he sent the man travers, who
signed Mr. Robinsons name and collected the money.
Either OF two things 10 certain Mr. Robinson must
have sent Mr.. Travers. or tho latter must have
nittod forgery IN signing the formers name
VICTIM.
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DECISIONS.
sUPREME coURT-CHAMBERs.

BY Judge Westbrook.
Wood, Jr., vs.. Wood Divorce granted.
Crane vs.. McCaldin. --Grantcd.
French. 40. VS.. Dunkak.-Memorandum.
Frncklc ~ Ly on Sewing Machine Company vs. Alsop
Arm Company, &c-fhs order Is right; II The pla,nt II
wishes TO abandon any part OF Its com plant the ref
erve Will pass upon tho question.
Fowler VS. Commerce Warehouse Company OF New
the CLAIM oil tAe receiver ~ by way OF set %, and
must be armatvely established The evidence is not
saficent 80 TO establish IL; N the sale OF the goods
was 10 Wales and not TO Williams the books of tho
Warehouse Company should have been produced 70
show IL. The original entry IL not produced and Its
production IL circumstance against the receiver In
deed, tho whole shows that the promise OF Wales
was collateral therefore. and void undor the statute
OF frauds. Motion granted.
Tyrcil vs.. 0reon.-Order granted.
Enoch Morgan's Sons Company w. Troxsll The
plaintiffs manufacture arucle called ''Sapolio, I"
used Tor cleaning and polishing. The defendants man
uacure another, called sPrideof the Kitchen Soap"
for similar purpose. Both are put in iinfoi with
blue label around IT, which The names Of the article
and manufacturers and the place Of manufacturing
arc plainly printed gold letters. II this Injunction
be continued would enjon the Of tnfail and blue
labels and substances nsed generally for pustips up
articles OF merchandise This would DO CARRYING she
not clear TO justify the continuance Of the IN
junction before trial. Possibly the plaintiffs may be
entitled 10 some protection depending upon proof.
Many Of tho facts relating 10 The oonduot OF the do
fondant arc much doubt that the relief Of tho
PLAINTIFF II they entitled 10 any, must abide tho
event.
ny Judge Donohuc
Matter Of Dcpon, 20 matter OF petition Of tho trus-
tees under the WILL &o, OF FTaneas SsssrA dscessed
Matssr Of the Parade Ground.--fn this matter tho
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THE FAST TRAINS.

The report was circulated on Wall street yesterday
Afternoon that fust trains IRON Chicago eastward
would be discount nncd in few days Although there
was NO means OF verifying the rumor or getting do
NAL Of Il the story very generally credited, and In
this connection there quito free expression Of
opinion While u s conceded that rapid travel 10 worry
devouty TO be wished for IL 10 aso allowed that few
Wssssrn roads and still fewer trains stand the at
sc,,dant wear and tear OF n much higher rate OF
spesd than twenty-five ihiriy miles an hour
sithout considerable detrneDt 10 Tho rolling stock
Ncr n NJ 10 ell denied that an tho course
- some little time ifo would be very unsafe the
mid trans In Wow Of these considerations The an
non ncenent creates 10 Surprise. nor ID the act-i
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MABEL LEONARD.

The fact Of the Disappearance OF little Mabel Leon
ard tho home Of her temporary guardians, Clara
Morris and her husband at Riverdae, in Wcstchestcr
county, has already appeared in tho HERALD Ycster
day there was submitted 10 Judge Dononue, in Su-
prcme Court. Chambers, an affidavit made by Fred
erick Lumberg an officer OF the Society for tho Pre-
venton OF Cruelty 10 Children, In which, after
recitng the various proceedings had by the
Court IN relation to the little actress, he
alleges that he had the previous day
a conversation with the child's mother and
stepfalher, both OF whom admitted that they knew
where the girl that she out OF the Statc that
when she away from Rverdae they received a
telegram from her stating that she was at the Forty
second street depot and asking them to 60 there Tor
her. that They intended to get her engagements, and
per stepfather intended to travel with her Upon this
AFFIDAVIT alleged that the mother and slcpather
had enticed the child away FROM her guardian, In
custody the had placed her. that In this
they had been guilty Of contempt OF the Courts
order, and an order should issue forthwith for their
arrest The Court granted this application and issued
for the arrest OF the mother and slepatheE
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AWFUL AMPHIBIANS.
CAR LOAD OF SEA LIONS FROM THE PACIFIC
coAsT-NEw YoRK's LATEST ARRIVALS.

A CAR LOAD OF SEA LIONS FROM THE PACIFIC
coAsT-NRw YoRK's LATEST ARRIVALS.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Vanderbilt
depot In Hudson street, yesterday morning to witness
the removal OF load Of lions which had ar
riscu from Pacific for Messrs Coup Reches
New York Aquarium Tho peculiar and unmcodious
cry OF the amphebans could be heard for blocks
around Each OF the sixteen sea lions had separate
wooden cage The sngularty Of their situation madc
them howl the toll extent OF their capaoous throats
Outside OF thor vocal gymnastics they lay perfectly
still in their cages and looked laziy back at their
spectators AT they werc the sensa-
ton of that section Of the city. Car No.
2,ls6 which transported them, was Tor tho
passed an opportunity of seeing what but lew had
their lifetime An aggregation oil sixteen sea
lions cannot be seon every DAY. Indeed there mas
boon no such amphibian arrival IN New ork before.
The expedition which captured these monsters was
commanded by Captain James Mullet under the direc.
ton of the proprietors OF the Now York Aquarium ON
the s1st OF March tho expedition was despatched II
proceeded to Lower California and the Mexican coast
ON board fifteen trained iariat throwers, all from
Mexico where this method OF capturing monsters OF
the Ia n and has become science. When the sea
lions were sighted at n distance by glass the vessel
was anchored small boat was then filled with the
ariat throwers who rowed in the direction OF their
game. Days were consumed in waiting Tor a favorable
opportunity for the capture. me Aex'cans slept
monsters AT daylight they went about their work.
II Is then that the amphibans begin to show them
selves. Tnc metnOu Oh CaptuTo Wab as
he lsso was thrown The head OF the lion
II vas baskng on the rocks. Then the Upper was
zed by second rope, and the monster became help
less under u th,rd fling which held his tai in contne.
ment While thus helpless cage WAS placed over the
lion and alter being released from tho ropes the cage
ami captive pushed overheard and towcd TO the
vessel. Fifteen mon were required to capture zach
sea hon. Lives have been lost III the attempt TO make
these monsters OF the deep captives In this cxped
ton everything was safe successful Several weeks
were consumed in gathering tins collection. Captain
Muiet Is probably the only man IN the world who has
made a speciality OF their capture. When these
tives Of The Pacific coast were captured they were
transported TO san Francisco and IRON thence here.
Among them is q female and cub, the latter being the
irst specimen OF the kind seen captivity. In
their transportation they wore led on fresh sn, and
water was poured them At frequent intervals Two
OF the creatures for the Brighton Aquarium IN Eng
land two the Paris Acclimatizaton Society, Two
for Amsterdam, Holland, and tho remainder Will
remain In New York, at the Aquarium, or be sent to
the Seaside Aquarium, at Coney Island.
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OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

(Norx-Lsttsrs intended for this column must BIO
accompanied by the writer's full name and address to
insure attention. Compliments who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing
Write on only ono side Of tho paper En- HsRALpl
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To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
An old auctionecr desires TO inquire OF Mayor Ely
under what authority OF Law he charges auctioneers
fec OF So for license upon the nnng OF their bonds
II has been the custom lbus that Is not aw Tor pre-
vious mayors to charge fec OF 50, but no law exists
for IL, and under Mayor Wickhsm's nrst term was
abolished ~ illegal and unjustinabic Now those
reform times II 10 rc-ostabshod, larger tee charged
a hconse refused unless PAID, although tho bond
presented vr approval cannot DO rejected Our worthy
Mayor should look into this matter and law OK
lists for the charges mado, should not domand ~ The
sam asked 10 small, bot the principle L. large.
AuGrlOkEER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-17
JJNpROFITABLE GUARDIANSHIP.

Eva Klein, infant, run over and injured by a
wagon belonging to Adam Biautb. Isaac Klein became
her guardian In the Of $3.50 for the purpose Of
prosecuting a suit against Bauth for damages. The
SUIT was commenced in the Superior Court by julius
Lippmsn attorney for the plaintiff, and after being
ON calendar for about year was dismissed with
$l42 70 against the guardian Recently motion
was made for attachment against the guardian TO
compel him to pay these surrender his body
collateral TO the keeper Of Ludlow Street jail. The
motion attachment resisted on the part Of
tho guardian, he making affidavit that when the
cident occurred several lawyers solicited the
privilege OF bringing the SUIT; that Lpp-
mans offer this respect was accepted, and
his assurance that the guardianship was merely
formal he (kein) consented to act and gave bond in
$3.50; that he believes tho plaintiff TO have had good
and that the dsmssa OF the complaint
was due to tho negligence OF Lippman; that though
he worth $3.50 at the time The suit was COM
menced, he is not worth anything now, and II he is
attached tor the Of these costs he will be
punished doing what he wholly unable 10 do.
These allegations OF Klein were conrovered by tho
other side and yesterday Judge Sanford rendered q
decision, granting the attachment, unless Klein pays
the OF taxed costs the case, and also $lU
costs OF tho motion within twenty days.
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THE VOICE OF THE ICE HucKsrER.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HRRALD:-
wish call attention TO the increasing nuisance Of
the crios Of the ice hucksters Throughout the day
they pass pairs through Streets standing some
time before each house. and give vent at the top Of
their voice TO unearthiy yes to attract attention to
their Now, certainly this is not right II IL
annoys M that are In health what misery It must
tho SICK and IS made particularly disagreeabie
that the houses open There Ii no doubt
that every huckster entitled the same privileges
the ice peder. and II they should all adopt the Same
horrible mode OF proclamation 1t would be considered
an outrageous nuisance and then, perhaps, the au-
thorities would take some action In the matter.
FIFrY-SIXTH STREET
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fact II be-accepted with any measure OF enthusiasm
by bulf' operators for the that while the put
ting OF fast trains and the determination to continue
running them may be calculated TO dcprcss prices
their prompt discontinuancc, being natural result oil
the experiment. cannot be regarded advantageous
proceeding II determined on IL will leave matters
just as they stood before the contest which gave rise
the east traln measure adisagreeaole heceesiy
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THE THOMPSON STREET MODEL YOU

THE THOMPSON STREET MODEL YOUNG MEN.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In answer TO the communication sent to the HERALD
dated June Is and styled Thompson Street Rowdcs."
would respectfully say that everything said Is false
hood. For II n few young do stand the corner
or in the vicinity for hour so, after having
worked hard all day, Is II to be said that they arc
'Towdioss' They mind thor own business and do
not modest any one. They do not want TO lose their
reputation as an orderly SGT OF young men
THE INJURED PARTIES.
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STEAMBOAT RACING.

To EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Having numerous complaints about steamboat
racing would say, for the Information OF persons
making tho complaints, that II they wish to have
stopped they should complain TO the Inspector Gen.
era of Steam Vessels at Washington. There law
to stop racing long they keep certain distance
apart and not carry more steam than their certil
cate allows PRO BONO PUBLICO.
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WILLIAMSBURG POST OFFICE.

To EDITOR THE HERALD
Williamsburg Post Office for thirty-ihree three-cent
postage stamps We gave him 81 to buy them with
and get one cent change. lie handed the dollar TO
the person behind the stamp counter and received
change When he asked Tor change no was told that
thirty three three-cent stamps cost 81 s. ID. Q.
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pUMrING DIRT.

To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Why does the Police Department allow outside
parties the dumping board foot OF Market street
dump dirt fromg thereby causing great annoyance
to tho public and steamship companies. Does the
charter give authority TO the Police Depn, tment TO
hire out their dumpsf STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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LOWER BROADWAY.

70 THE EDITOR OF rHx HERALD:-
desire to call attention to the disagrecable condi
tion of that part OF Broadway which extends from
Morris to Cedar Streets as the street lamps not
lit up until nine p. ii. II makes what might be
pleasant walk unpleasant Tor the thousands that
through to the Battery enjoy the breeze Snail
the public suffer all this from the negligence of those
to whom the people have intrused the care OF lamp
lighting? A CITIZEN
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MERCURY KNOCKED DOWN.

The old and often offered and as often withdrawn
schoolship Mercury was yesterday knocked down.
The sale was made OF the Supreme Court rooms
in the presence Of Comptroller Kelly, tho auctioneer
being William Donney. The upset price oil the vessel
placed So 0O0 and two rival bidders her up
TO 81, Co., at which figure she was knocked down to
William N elson, Jr.
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DEAD ANIMALS.

To EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Why is not the carcass Of dog lying at Tenth avo-
nue. corner Twenty fourth street, for several days
past, rcmovedi The reported at the station
house Tuesday last A CONSTANT INHALER