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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
HE'LL GATE.

General Newtons lecture, to DO delivered al Cooper
Institute Wednesday evening next Tor the benefit
OF the Central Dispensary, promises to DO very at
tractive Tho experiments to DO made during the
lecture Will BIO comparative experiments between
gunpowdor and nitro glycerine compounds, demon-
stratng tho advantages in reference to safety and
strength OF the latter; heating fine WIRE bridge and ~
hitting printing by means OF tho galvanc current; test
ing fuses; exploding single fuses; firing fuses con.
nectcd throc different ways; illustrating the method
used at tho great blast at Hallctt's Point He'll Gate
Large colorcd drawings especially prepared by Mr.
J. f. Maurer, showing tho plan aud section OF the
rock excavation OF Haetts Point Rect previous 10 the
final explosion, and also Of the United States steam
drilling used for the removal OF submarine OBJ.
slructons In Now York Hurbor, and invented by Gen.
eral Newton, Will be displayed upon the platform.
BY some accident nifty Of tho reserved seat tickets
A to 60 for the lecture have been lost Tho Drec.
tors OF the Central Dspcnsary desire to guard the
public against purchasing the tickets, as new tickets
have boon printed different color for the numbers
lost No agent specuator has these tickets for
SALE tho only place 10 purchase Thorn 10 at the box
Office OF Cooper Institute.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
BRIDGING HARLEM.

TWO MORE PLANS sUDMIrrED-THE ESTIMATE
OF THE COST.
The President Of tho Board Of Public Parks ycster-
day sent to the Comptroller two plans for the proposed
bridge across the Harlem River at Madison and Fifth
avenues They sent in response to tho resou-
lions passed at recent meeting of the Board OF APP
ready bccn opened, but award has yet boon made.
as the Commissioners 1t advisable to render
any decision until tho amount to DO appropriated Is
decided upon The report submits two plans OF the pro-
posed bridge elevation OF twelve feet above high
water Tho first has this elevation its entire length
tho second plan has the elevation at tho draw.
but the stone spans incline downward SO as TO be
feet above high water ut the shore ends. With the
plans Of the High Bridge already submitted to you
you three plans before you, being respectively at
end on each sidc:-Plan '.A,u IL feet; plan 3D."
feet; plan &C." 80 feet The shore ends OF tho bridge
the bulkhead line on each side Of tho channel Of
the RIVER but the natural banks OF the ut
a considerable distance from tho bulkhead lines APP
proaches must be built either side from the shore
ends the natural banks Tho expenses OF those
proaches will increase according their elevations
Tho approaches be made OF solid earth filling of
piles and treses On the north side the approaches
Will extend along 13Sh street, as II Is laid
out a distance OF AL fcet until u strikes
the point on that street which Is already graded.
On the south side the approach may be on either
OF two nes-First, directly down Madison avenue TO
the north OF 135lh street, tho point from which
Madison avenue already graded from the SOUTH and
second. through 13yth street TO Finn avenue, and
down Fifth 13Sth street. the point to which
that avenue is already graded from the south, dis
tancc Of 90 loot We will therefore detail to you the
THE ESTIMATES or THE COST
The cost of the engine for the draw Is added 10
tho estimates for the low bridges because from tho
FREQUENT opening Of the draw IT will be req uired
plan "A' IL feet high bridge proper, Sy2 1856; steam
engine, $40O0 approaches by grading Filth avenue
By using trestle work instead Of Garth grading the
total cost would be reduced to STA, 52l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
ORvILLE JEWETT'S INSURANCE.
Inv TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HARTFORD. Conn, April Z, 1871
The records of the Travellers Insurance Company,
OF this city, show that Orve D. Jowett renewed his
policy of insurance for $l0 the 18th OF January
las. In conversation with the HERALD correspondent
this afternoon Secretary Dennis stated that the policy
was Of the accident class providing for payment OF its
amount only in case Of death by accident and not
from natural cause In response to an inquiry as TO
whether the policy would be paid Il the fact was shown
that Jcwctt came to his death from wounds inflicted
by Mr. Dean in self-defenco, the Secretary replied IN
the negative stating that :hc company's theory was
that II policy holder died from injuries produced by
improper associations. by tho hands OF any person
defending his fo from attack by the insured person.
the policy did not cover the case
POLICY VOID IN CERTAIN CASES
Producing blank policy the Secretary showed that by
It's terms under such the company was
exempted from payment. 1t enumeratcs as void all
claims Tor DEATH not only above stated, but from
Injuries received IN fighting, in using gunpowder or
other explosive substances or from suicide, wnetncr
tho person was sane or insane.
NO CLAIM MADE.
He further remarked that tho company would make
no decision the question OF It's Liabilities until Tor
NAL claim Is and the result OF the Coroners
IN vcscatiou is ascertaincd TO this time the New
York agent has made report, and the only infor-
nation in the possession Of the company has been
cleaned ION the newspapers.
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COACHING.

Although coaching is in its infancy in this country
It has already become attractive to large number
of our wealthy and sport-lovng citizens that every
thing pertaining it Is OF interest Not only do those
whose leisure and wealth allow them to indulge In this
amusement take pride and pleasure in It's develop
ment but the people generally 1t has come and been
accepted in spirit OF adoption very aatterng to its
inlroducers The first coaches used hero were i'm
ported from France England, but during tho past
year or two some large New York carriage manu-
facturers, notably Brewster Il Co., OF Broome
street, have been building the new kind for
America, and it is not saying too much, although
IL is fatterng to American skill, that the New
York builders have eguaed If not outstripped
their foreign rivals, and turn out such
fine specimens of coaches that tho most particular
members Of the Coaching Club having their vehi-
ces built Now York In preference to sending their
orders abroad.
There VIII be grand display, undoubtedly, OF these
drags tho parade OF the Coaching Club their
numbers have been greatly augmented since last
tumn and attractions will DO added to jerome
Park during the racing by their appearance on
the lawn In front OF the Club House.
Following is list OF the owners Of coaches which
will be used in New York during the coming season,
tho distinctive color each and whether OF foreign
American manufacture. These coaches all "rcgu-
lailon" and with a perch" terms OF peculiar and
aristocratic meaning to those verscd In coachng:-
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.

In the County Clerks Office, yesterday. there wero
filed the assignments OF Lizzie f. Bird and Maria j.
Wilson TO Arthur J. Conway, and Robert r. KIN and
otto Arnoes to Ferdinand 4. Decker and George H.
Schrueds
petition was filed yesterday with tho Clerk of tho
United States Court Brooklyn, to annul a discharge
from bankruptcy granted IN March. 1875, to Henry
Mcclellan The petitioner, O. +. Crosby, alleges that
Mcclellan wilfully omitted from the schedule certain
claims owned by him, and Tor othor Tho do.
fendant. who was lew years ago worth about
$4,000 was engaged In the leather business In his
answer he sets forth the claims referred Promis
sorry notes were oDtaned from him by fraud duress
by said Crosby and one William j. Rec The latter has
since been sent TO tho Penitenary for perjury. The
case was referred 10 Register y. c. Wnsow Tor inves
haation-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08

CHARLES HIBBARD's CONVICTION IN BROOK
LYMAN Ex-PosTMAsTER's MISFORTUNE.
One OF the many real estate sharpers who have Of
late been swndlng the innocent people Of Brooklyn
to grief in that city on friday evening. On the
10th OF June last middle-agod man. with dark side
wniskers slightly tngcd with gray went to tho resi-
dence OF Mrs Little, No. 1l9 Union street. Brooklyn
made some inquiries about the house, and finally SAID
he had just purchased 1t and that he wanted to
sell lie gave his name as Charles Hubbard, and
aiterward represented that no from New.
BERN N. G. He exhibited two deeds of
the house, tho last one TO himself, both
duly recorded in the Rogs office, and Mrs. Little
believing that he tho property, agreed TO pur-
chase IL for $1,000. Hubbard wanted money and in
sisted on deposit bind the bargain. THIS was In
the evening, and Mrs Litte-in the absence of her
ACKNOWLEDGMENT to the South Brooklyn Savings lnstlu-
tion, Cnuton and Atlantic streets. drew out
$500 paid to Hibbard, taking his receipt thcre
for. Hiobard agreed TO call again IN day or two.
but failed TO keep his appointment This raised
Mrs Littlcs suspicious and she began TO
that she had probably been swinded She
called on Captain Ferry, or her husband did,
Hubbard. Counsel for Mrs. Little had the title
searched, and II was found that the title 10 the prop
erty according to the records IN thc Registers Office
was held in trust by William Q. Barrett for the
estate Of a Mr.: Mersicr; tnat IL had been bought
In at a foreclosure, ana had not aiterward been
conveyed. Hubbard exhibited deed from William
Mersck (probaby an imitation OF the name Mcrscrl to
Osceola Cooper hall breed indian, anu later deed
from Cooper TO himself lilo also exhibited power
attorney from Osceoa Cooper but Jailed TO produce
either Cooper Ncrsick on the witness stand Tho
case was examined by Justice Dclmar, who, on the
July last Committed Hbbard Tor the action OF
the Grand Jury. He was indicted and remained IN
Jail till August, when he was admitted TO ball. He was
called last Thursday afternoon, and these
facts having been proved by Assistant District Al.
torney Moore, the jary, alter several hours
deliberation, Friday evening found Hubbard
guilty. Ii generally believed that others were
acting with him, but their identity could not be proved
OF course the two deeds exhibited by Hibbnrd were
utterly worthless, although both had been recorded IN
the Registry Office Tho accused time held tho
position OF Postmaster OF Newbern y. q. He also
nlled the Office OF Clerk OF the United States District
Court OF that State, and at Time q candidate
for Mayor OF Newbern. He will BIO sentenced by Judge
Moore next week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
MISCONDUCT IN THE THEATRE.

To THE EDITOR TuI HERALD
You are most earnestly desired to use your powerful
influence In cndeavorng to abate nuisance which IS
exceedingly prevalent Ut present, loud talking and
unmannery behavior at theatres and public perform
ances l am admircr Of the drama and opera, and
am frequently annoyed by the chatterng and talking
Of parties VINO evidently attend theatre to DO
and not to sec On Wednesday evening was present
at first performance OF the Italian opera company
at the Academy, and had tho misfortune Of being
seated in close proximity to the extreme right hand
proscenium box the inmates OF which, party of
ladies' and gentlemen ~, kept up continual talking
ana gigeling marring many beautiful selections and
disgusting and annoying many who like myself were
intent on enjoying the opera. TANKER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
NATE THOMPSON DISCHARGED.

On the Goth OF March the ship Princeton, from
Antwerp arrived at this port While coming up the
bay aud or Staten Island number Of emigrant
attempted to board the vessel in spite Of the
strancos OF the first mate Thomas f.. Thompson.
About ton OF the runners attempted TO infllct
summary vengeance Mate Thompson Tho
story Of the mates gallant defence Of himself
ana the shooting OF one OF MS assaiants, John
Flanagan, OF No 9 Hamilton street, told In
last Wednesdays HERALD. Thompson, who was
rested and committed to await the result OF injuries
Inflicted has been lying in Essex Market Prison
since. Yesterday morning Flanagan appeared IN
court and refused 10 make any complaint, the reason
being, evidently, that he was AFRAID Thompson would
make charge OF felonious assault against himself
which he would be very easy OF proof, and the
mate was therefore discharged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
CAPTAIN PETTY CRITICISED.

To THE EDITOR OF TIKI HERALD:-
How can Captain Petty justify himself by allowing
friends OF Orvillo Jcwett and Mr. Dean to remove
them TO their respective homes when IL was very
evident to him that q crime had been committed
why were their bodies not taken to the hospital in
charge OF the authorities? How can the truth OF this
disaster ever be got at when the only survivor
is in tho hands OF his friends, and, under the cir.
cumstancos, not accessible until he has been well
ADVISED by them In reference to all details gathered by
the ever vieilant press Surprising for moment that
one of the employees had been there, and also injured
he certainly would have placed In charge OF the
authorities. The only conclusion that sensible mind
can at Is that the mighty dollar Is The power,
and as is well known in this community, receives
moro respect the police than the rights they owe
10 the people. Is justice to DO dcicatcdy v. 6.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
A HOBOKEN BIGAMIST.

Martin Rockingham, an Englishman, was arrested
yesterday in Hobokcn, by Constable stanton, on a
by Justice Strcng, charging him with bigamy
Rockingham came TO this country thirteen years ago
with his WIFE, then very pretty young lady. Alter
NviDg Hobokcn for several years his wife became
insane aud sent TO the lunatic asylum. where
has been since. few weeks ago Rockingham led
Mary Ann Meulcr, biusning damsel OF Hoboken, to
the Rev. DR.. Mohn, aud was again married. John
Fisher brother OF Peckingham's first wife, learning
OF the marriage, caused Pcckinghnm's arrest The
cuscd was admitted 10 bail
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srnrEr NuIsANcEs, opsTnucT1oNs, be.

oJcrscy City, complains that Adam Carr e. Co. arc
continually obstructing tho sidewalk in Cortlandt
street with the unloading and loading of iron pipes
filled with grease and oil to the utter destruction OF Ia
dies dresses.
W. A. H. writes that tho broom brigade visited
Broome street about two weeks ago swept up the
dirt into heaps along the sidewalks and LETT 1t there
E. ). r. says that the ashes have not been removed
from Barrow street for ten days, and tho tenants of
houses that street obliged to dump on tho dirt
"Common Sense" suggests that the farmers who
send vegetables &c, TO Dey, Washington and West
streets every day should carry away many loads of
manure from OF these streets and use u on their
farms Such service would be only lair. considering
that these vendors pay no rent for their occupation OF
the public streets.
Ak collector" complains Of the obstruction Of many
downtown streets ny trucks and wagons barrels pack
ages &c, &c, IN front OF stores He says the people
cannot the sidewalks, and are forced TO step INTO
other obsiructions He inquiries II II. X Thurbcr u
Co pay any for the OF the sidewalks In front
OF their store, which are usually covered with NOR
.sAn old resident" informs the HERALD that st.
Marks place has not been cleaned Tor many months,
and Is now In a very fiihy condition. Tho taxpayers
are very Indignant AZ this outrage.
"A Taxpayer" directs notice that Thirty-6fth street,
between Fifth and Sixth avenues, has not been cleaned
last ias He had two carloads OF rubbish takcn
away during the winter, and frequently pay man to
clean out the gutter Several OF the neshbors have
done the same, otherwise the street would be In
fearful condition. AS II rs II needs cleaning badly
w. l. e. asks why the ashman d, es not empty the
ashes along Greenwich street, between Houston and
Horatio streets lie thinks ~ Is real shame they have
not been empt,cd tor this past week. They sometimes
90 without emptying them Tor two and more weeks
u. A. J. calls the attention Of tho Street Cleaning
TO the garbage or ashbox nj the rear OF
the American Express Building /, is seldom IT. ever
empiied, and the collection o. asnas Is something
terrible.
T. says tho "Compaint Book" Is the best medium
TOR Informing the aboard OF Health" that dog was
shot by policeman last Sunday morning In Fulton
street United states Hotel The carcass still
remains In the street, near "A pile OF dccayed fruit,
which has been accommodating for weeks.
H. and S--Your commun icaton IN relation to dis
orderly houses Greenwich street has been received.
The complaint has been referred othe Board Of Po-
leo Commissioners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
A STREET PAGEANT.

Some Of tho principal streets the east side of the
city enlivenod yesterday by the passage along
them OF gorgeousy Imprisoned horses, elephants,
cames, &C.. with mammouth chsriots respondent in
red and gold, and beautifully ornamented with eabo-
rate carvings In wood. Immense crowds followed
the, pageant AZ IL wound It's way along through
the various thoroughiarea There over
hundred wagons OF all kinds, each bearing
the name OF r. +. Barnum. There wore also carried
along wheels steam whistles, automatic horn blow
ers Scotch ppers African bass drummers anc most
ludicrous representation Of COCK fight The pro-
cession was mile In length and was enlivened
by the presence In ranks of Of the feminine
beauties OF the Mr. Barnum will commence al
Gimore's Garden Monday evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
THE FREIGHT AGREEMENT.

The recent freight agreement between the New
York Central other lines tho subject of consd
cradle comment down town. There Is some dlssats.
faction expressed at The advantages Baltimore enjoys
thereby Now York, and some persons profess to
believe that the arrangement will not last long II is
said that Baltmores advantage, supposed first TO
DO counterbalanccd by tho ocean rates from New
York TO foreign ports Will result IN attracting shipping
10 point and thus lessen New Yorks supposed
vantages. This undercurrent OF disfavor inad3
tho basis OF street ruinor carly In the day Mr..
Garrett had already rcpudated the agreement In the
absence OF Mr.. Garrett ono was at hand out
a contradiction, and so tho rurnor continued on tho
wing nearly all day, but without noticeable elect on
any particular interest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
''uNEAsY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS
CROWN"

To EDITOR THE HERALD
Win you be kind enough to allow me to mako the
press. tho profession and public aware Of the follow
Ing VIZ Through the illness of the gentleman who
should have played KING Henry VII. lin Miss Dtckin-
sons play OF "Crown OF Thorns'D, was asked to
play tho part. Ny manager asserting, consented.
could not study after hours rehearsal Tues
day. Up at FIVE O'Clock Wednesday morning, and from
five until haifpast nine A. M. l had committed
To memory tho part, twenty-five pages (written 800
lines in all 1900 words. Rehearsal at ten the same
morning until hall past Jour T. NJ. BY the time rerchod
home II was half-pas six r. NJ Play the same night
~ did, and did not omit speech" Under the cir
cumstanccs think the criticisms upon me unneces-
sariiy severe l trust the weekly papers will mako
more allowance than the daily ones. However, had
the facts been known TO Thorn they would not have
said word. owe TINS letter TO myself and the man.
agcment Of the theatre TO which belong: Yours
II. ARNOrT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.


DIRTY STREETS--A bEkENADE.
To rHB EDITOR or THE HERALD
have lately much said about the fearful
condition OF our streets In your worthy paper that
must 10 the aud propose a novel method
Of inducing the gentlemen at the head OF the Street
Cleaning Department to have the job performed at
once propose that a screnade should be rendered to
those gentlemen by the citizens OF New York in front
OF their private residences and that all musical nstru
ments necessary Tor the performance such as old tin
kettles should be picked out OF tho barrels IN
front OF the houses OF said citzens You will obge
mo by publishing this 'new idea" in your "complaInt
Book A. s.
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THEATRE SEATS AND PRICES.

70 THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Last night attended the telephone concert given at
Stenway Hall In their advertisement It says, "$1 nd
mission; reserved seats, fifty cents extra" bought
two tickets tor friend and myself When presented
them was told to 60 up stairs. The usher asked for
my check had none. He pointed to a recess in the
wall aYou will find seat there, but the front ono
is reserved l was indignant | would have left
the house had my money back In the first place,
| think 81 is enough, and would not give cent
more; and second, think II - an imposition on tho
will give for tho price = think they had better do
away with the deadheads and lowe. the price OF ad
m ission to all theatres Il. A. 5.
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HACK REFORM NEEDED.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Having occasion TO visit tho "Chrdren's Carnival''
ON Thursday evening, at the Academy OF Music do
sired to have my carriage return for at hslcpast
twelve, but told that this was contrary TO police
regulations When the entertainment came TO q close
was informed BY the officer in charge Of the sidewalk
that must take the nrst hack IN lire, for which was
street. Now, Mr.. Editor, do you think II just that
should pay such price for broken down dirty coach,
when nv regular livery would have been happy
TO supply me with decent conveyance for 81 50Y
MARIA.
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MERKLE'S DIFFICULTY.

Frederick Merkle arraignod before Justice Guck
yesterday charged with abandonment, at the Fourth
District Court Williamsburg Merkle LETT his vile
Elizabeth and three children company with his SER
want girl in March, 1873 and has had two children by
her In Phipdephia. His wife only ascertaned his
Whereabouts few days ago, and then her brother
induced him TO come and settle his old affairs.
When he reached here, however, no arrested and
will be examined on Tuesday. He oilers his back
pension, amounting 10 SOS, as compromise, thus
making some provision for his chldrcn but he insists
in continuing to 1--we With tho woman IN Philadelphia
alter he snail be released.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-08
A NEW SOCIETY NEEDED.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
There is a society for the prevention Of cruelty to
children another for tho prevention Of cruelty
Animals. Ono more needed than either believe, Is
one for the prevention of cruelty to men. For in
stance year ago or more a squad OF men were sent
by the Street Cleaning Bureau to Manhattan alley.
They work bravely, but alas! they Disappeared
IL Is supposed IN the depths OF tho mud Tradition
says the alley paved. and tradition is also beginning
to say that this unfortunate squad lies close prox-
unity these paving Let the Street Cleaning
Bureau solve the mystery. j.
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NO BOY DRIVERS WANTED.

TO THE EDITOR OF TnR HERALD
am coach driver by trade and can hardly earn
living on account OF many boys driving Now,
would it not something If the hack inspectors would
see TO this and not leave any ono drive without q
license? We poor hardly support our families
And what more suppose team Of horses should try
TO run away; what could boy do toward stopping
themP Nothing And the party IN tho coach arc in
danger OF their lives Now, IL the public who 20 to
funerals or hire hackney coach or any other would
uphold this think there would be less accidents and
A DRIVER.