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The New York herald., 1877-11-16
DUMPING DEAD LEAVES.

STRANGE USES OF OUR FOUNTAINS MAKING
EYEsoREs or THE PUBLIC SQUARES.
1t has been noticed for somo time that the great
fountains Washington and Union squares being
used by :he park authorities for dumping the dead
leaves upon them great heaps and 1t has been
marked that the spectacle Afforded by this operation
Is by means grateful to the eyes These fount tans
though they do not recall those Of the Place dc 10 Con-
corde In Paris have never been eyesores as they
now when thcy are covered by u dense mass OF
withered, yellow leaves. Besides tho unslghtliness OF
the fountains in their aspect dumping grounds for
the dead leaves, 1t has been objected by people living
Ia the neghborhood that when tho leay pile is
cred with snow, and that turns to sush mud by
the first rainfall, this enormous heap Of dead leaves
would rot and decay and favor the vicinity with a
putrescent fragrance OF great potency. Moreover II
was thought that the ciiuvia from such of
decayed matter could not but be noxious and possibly
even producs malarial effects.
In order 10 investigate these complaints a reporter
sent personally inspect the fountains in the
squares He found that the reports reference
dumping vi dead leaves had been exaggerated The
plots surrounding each iountalnand which form such
pleasing feature ol the squares In the summer when
they arc bright with evergrcens, water ies 1agons
and the other plants and flowers winch grow upon
tbem now present only the aspect OF dreary wastes
OF stuDby growth oil roots ia some places
under the piles oi dead leaves that thrown
upon them park policeman was found nj Union
square gazing with pcnsvc satisfaction at this exhara
lug sight, and when asked why the dead
removed TO another and more appropriate place he
said tnat they were used sprotec.
ton" ior the plants during the winter To
oDtain more authoritative explanation the PARK
Commissioners were called upon, Dut their ollices
seemed deserted and az quiet graveyards. None
OF the Commissioners were present, ana the only
who could aDs~er Tor them was Mr. IRWIN, their Sec
reary Sir. Irwin stated that II was desirable
the bulbs with the dead leaves, IN orler to protect
thcm against the frost during tho winter II the Com
mssoners did not use the leaves they would have to
purchase quantity OF straw. He believed there was
no danger OF tue snow IN the fountain plots melting
during the winter, aud at the approacn OF spring
when the formation OF stagnant pools might be pro
duclive OF malaria, they would bo carefully taken
Until thea he did not believe the leaves 'did
any HARM" either IN a sanitary or III al aesthetic
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
EAST RIVER BRIDGE.

PREPARING FOR wINTER-How THE AP-
PRoAcHEs ARE PROGRESSING.
Tho projections from and precautions against the
severity of winters blasts cold and sleet for the
benefit Of the workmen engaged in the work of cable
laying are now about completed. The atest additions
the wooden rails at the edges of the tops OF tho
towers and anchorage to prevent the workmen being
blown OF slipping of account OF the icy surface
which will often tho stonc Little sentry boxes
have been put up on the towers the signal men,
and ike will be erected on the anchorages Tor
those stationed there. One OF tho most exposed
places during tho winter months will be the "wrap-
ping buggies," ON which the mon stand when wrap
ping the completed strands, and which swing from
ana roll along the strands in mid AIR. These now
have hight framework erected on them which will DO
covered with CANVAS, the lceward side being left
open 10 allow them sufficient light to work by.
The strand work Is progressing as usual, the hno
weather being very favorable to quick laying. rho
seventh par ol down stream strands arc now IN
process OF construction work having been commenced
on them yesterday morning.
On The New York side a gang OF the bridge work.
men are at work IN the space between Franklin
square, Old Frankfort and Cln streets, IRON which the
buildings have lately been cleared. They are digging
for ine oundaton OF the approach piers an building
areas anu vaults under New FRANKFORT street 10 be.
The contractor Tor tearing down the buildings be-
tween Franklin square and Clin street has nearly I'm
shod his work. there being but two buildings mere 10
demolish. The space cleared away between
THESE two streets measures some 16O by 200 feet
The hrst brick pier Of the approach has now crcpt
up along the anchorage faces 10 a height of some 50
fce and after 10 more lcct have been quilt the spring
points or the main arch connecting II with the second
pier wl DO reached. This second pier now 16 feet
above ground and just al the spring OF the Jack
archos.n
/ On the Brooklyn side the three piers now tower
well uD, the hrst being at height OF some 26 feet,
The second IA leet, with The skew back stories for
4 the nortn 'jack arches laid, and the work the
third and fourth advancing rapidly.
Register Dayton OF Kings county, has adjudged
John W. Court Co.. hshhook manufacturers, oil No.
81 Kent avenue, brooklyn voluntary bankrupts The
hrm's total Liabilities are S23 007 rs and their assets
/ 50, 400
4 Il, nfil.
Pleas yesterday the schedule OF the assets OF Marie
Pescr accompanying her ass gnmcnt to Gabriel Turk
was hlcd. The assets are fixed 81 239 AZ and tho
liabilities at s2,535 46
Judge Joseph +. Daily in the Court OF Common
Pieas made an order directing the Sheriff. TO turn over
10 Edward shipman, tho assignee OF General Abram
Duryec, the property se'zed under issued
| by the First National Bank Of Stamford against Cen
eraI Duryce.
In tue County Clerks office there ned the as
signincnts oi James 9. OConnor to James r. Ryan
ana oil John Brennan anu j J. Quinn, comprising tho
lrm OF Brennan Quinn, 10 John Mccormick.
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
THE BIRCH In BROOKLYN.

Benjamin Edison, Principal OF Public School No. IA,
corner OF Navy aud Concord streets Brooklyn, was
arrested yesterday complaint OF Gilbert korsnaw,
one OF the pupils, VINO resides with his parents ut No.
SO Park avenue From the statements made IL appears
that young kersnaw, who rs fifteen years OF age has
been under the instruction OF Miss Ciocke the teacher
OF The third class, and he says that Monday alter
noon she mado him stand in for talking
with two companions. While standing thero he dts
covered the other boys talking end told his teacher
that he had as much right talk any else She
informed him that she intended reporting him to Mr..
Ldson, the principal, and, ioaring punishment, tho
boy et the buiidIDg at the hour dismissal with ha
scnooimatcs On Tuesday he attended school usual,
but al the hour Of dismissal detained by Mr. Ed
son, who, he claims kicked and beat him In terrible
manner. Tho boys father learning OF the
affair, went 10 tho schoolhouse u few minutes
after ana Informed Mr.. Edison that he was willing his
son should be punished for his misdeeds, but no did
not want him abused. Mr.. Edson told Mr. Kershaw
that he had not abused his and claimed mat tho
poy would not obey the rules OF the school, Wncn
the ather aud son arrived home the latter told ha
side OF the story and exhibited some OF tho bruisca
which he said he had received at Mr.. Edsons hands.
Mr. kershaw, therefore, caused the PRINCIPALS arrest
The examination will take place on Thursday next.
before Justice Walsh, at which time Mr.. Edson claims
he viii be able to show that the charge OF cruelty 10
not true and that the iather had expressed his Aps
proval OF what had been done.
The New York herald., 1877-11-16

A NEW ATHLETIC CLUB.

Eighty or ninety young men, many OF them men,
bers OF the Young Mems Christian Association, met
last night No 306 Fourth avenue for the purpose Of
organizing athletic association. Mr.. Gath took the
char and Mr. Alien oihciated secretary. The first
difficulty that presented Itself was the devising OF
suitable or the new born organization, and to
surmount 1t much amateur eloQuence was expended.
Alter considerable discussion one Of the young men
suggested that the association be called the
"Amcrcan Athletic Association" This was received
with applause, and the proposer sat down covered
with glory. His success served 10 emulate another
member, who moved to amend by calling It the
.Amateur American Athletic Association" Four
AS being better than three his amendment was
hailed with greater delight, aud about TO be
adopted when another iutiie genius carried The day
by moving that the organization be known as the
Associated Amateur American Athletic Ass0cia.
uon." Tumutuous applause and dozen mem
Der on their feet with further amendments.
The gentleman whom the chair recognized proved to
be enemy to further ALTERATION. lie believed In
calling the association by the modest and Christian
ike name OF ths t.Ancient Order OF Chcrubims.' -
(Deaiening and continued applause, during which
many OF the young gentlemen broke their canes.)
Order again restored, the Char explained that the
last title would hardly answer, as, while large
worthy to pc called 'cheruUims"-("H hear !')-
who might not properly be cassed under that
head (Cries OF "No, no!') The Char was In
favor OF some name which, like charity, would cover
bellion At length 1t determined to lay the mat
ter oil u namc over until tho meeting
A resolution was next adopted excluding from mem-
bership all under the age OF sixteen years. Only q
few feeble dissenting voices were heard TO this prop
osition, and they, on investigation, proved to come
from Knot Of small boys who occupied seats in the
back OF the hall
Calls being made for speeches young gentleman
stated that the Palone Grounds, on Ninety second
street, could be rented tor $500 pcr annum "a
Voloe-s.We don't want TO buy The grounds.'l The
interruption dampened The ardor Of the speaker and
he Lurriedly took his seat
After some desuitory talk tho Chair brought the
audience TO the consideration OF serious business
Then II resolved appoint q commit
tee constitution and bylaws and another
on estimate OF expenses Notwithstanding
the hilarlty that predominated the young
evidently in earnest TO form
thorough and practical athletic club where will be
stimulated health and muscle. rhey all enthu-
siastic the subject by the next meeting II Is
probable that definite plans will be submitted. Tho
Jocoseness that prevailed ut the meeting the
suit of nsuppressibe hnmor than lack OF inter-
est IN the undertaking..
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
"PUBLIC SERVICE"

WHAT IT IS ALLEGED Mr.. sILvERMAN SAID HE
COULD DO AND WHAT HE SAYS he REALLY
MEANT TO DO.
Considerable excitement was created In Brooklyn
day before yesterday by statement made pubic that
L. Siiverman, who has active in furthering Tue
plans OF the politicians others who want 10 Gust Col
ector Freeand from Office had advertised places Ia the
Internal revenue service for sale to the highest bidder
The advertisement appeared in a morning paper
offering two 81 500 POSITIONS besides pcfquisies, TO
suitable persons" and gong on to say that reason
able bonus would be required when the position was
secured, which to be 'casy, honorable ana per-
manont." only those able to comply were asked TO
address, "Pubc Service,' at tho oice OF the paper
Sverman yesterday admitted 70 MI. Lorih rainier,
OF Brooklyn. that the was his but that
II was entirely misconstrued. His intention was TO
start banking business Brooklyn and TO carry It on
he needed the SERVICES oil least half dozen clerxs
He was willing topay them 800 each, Dut ne required
IN retur DO mas to tho amoun, OF $500 "A mstaKe"
said he, "was made IN putting up that advertsemc III
In place Of the word bonus II should nave beep
'boLds. -
alleged, had been giving II out that ne lHayes)
soon 10 De appointed In Freelands place and that
Generals gift II appointed, felt very much put
out. General Hayes bears quite resemblance to
President Hayes having beard OF the same cut and
dimensions, with the addition to his facial attractions
OF two sabre across the forehead. He sad Dir.
syerman was NOT authorized oy INN 70 pronlisG an's
places TO anybody Tor the simple reason that he had
no places to give HIS acquaintance with Siverman
Was short one. Hc met linn when no was engaged
in getting up testimony against Freeland he SAID
that he was u banker and broker; that he resided ia
Washington, but spent most OF his time IN New orK
He had desk room IN his tHayesp office, but
camo frequently " thore. 81 never solicited
the appointment of Collector said the General with
lccing, 'tnd when IL was decided to remove Mr.
Fre.land my neighbors nrst anu afterward almost
every republican Brooklyn. urged that should be-
come an applicant for the position. Siiverman never
SAID word 10 about the appointments to be made
in l confirmed. MI Silverman has never
been particularly interested IN procuring the appoint
mcnt Tor me. 10 those who have come 10 me on The
subject said that In the event OF my procuring the
ppontment, l should consult with the leading men
in Brooklyn ss 10 what changes should be made" +"
s.Would you appoint any man who should be recon-
mcnded by Mr. Slverm
"No SIR, not undor the circumstances developed to-
day,n said the General
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.

The American Institute Fair, near It's close,
has, according Its officers never had such a success
fu! season the present one. The exhibition has
been attended by thousands daily for whose gratca-
tion and amusement the managers added many fea-
lures not promised by the Official programme. IL
estimated the average attendance each day dur
ing season. which began the I2th OF September,
was the ncghborhood OF from five TO six thousand
persons.
Yesterday was second Long Island day, and from
that sea grt spot some eight or nine thousand per-
to the curiosities at the American In
sttute and enjoy the additional privilege OF trip
TO the circus, to which the purchase OF an excursion
ticket entitled them In the forenoon therefore, the
Long Islanders crowded the fair and IN the afternoon
swarmed INTO Gilmores Garden Amphitheatre. Quite
large gathering was at the Institute yesterday alter
noon, congrcgated principally about the panoforte
department, where several young gentlemen enter
tanned the visitors with u sacred concert in which
hymns were sung by the young men and tho people
joined in the chorus. The inevitable "Sweet by and
BY" oft repeated, brought out the full strength of
the amateur and volunteer vocasts and the effect was
powerful II not strictly harmonious. In the evening
the place packed and then the orchestra envened
the occasion with operatic military and domestic
music.
ON the oath inst the fair will end, and the
ing OF that day, contrary to CUSTOM she AWARDS VIII
be told by printed slips be distributed to the audi
1t Is hoped thar Mayor Ely Will close tho fair
In former years the closing Of the fair h.
marked by special programme, which comprised ad-
dresses by well known and prominent PERSONS music
ard the oral announcement OF the decisions OF
the judges. This year. as above Indicated, this
custom will be abandoned. At least up TO the
present. OF tho officers Of the Institute Fair in
formed HERALD reporter yesterday, no special ar
rangements hsge been made tor any unusual display
He added that II was hoped Mayor Ely would declare
the closed at ten r NJ, the oath inst. There
about two hundred judges, whose names would not
be given just now, engaged upon the classification OF
the awards They have not completed their task yet
but will all probability be ready to report before the
last day.
Public interest the fair is increasing the officers
say, rather than diminishing and that the last
days OF the exhibition have been announced crowded
houses are expected
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
UNFAIIHFUL 10 THEIR TRUST.

Leonard Tappan, Of the town OF Oystor Bay, L. l.,
left estate valued at slO, ,00O and widow and
cral children. Mr.. Oliver Titus, OF Wcstbury and Mr.
Benjamin Hicks were appointed executors and both
quaiihcd In 1874 Mr. W. U. Tappan learned that Sr.
Hicks was IN uancia distress and spoke to Mr. Titus
about the money OF the estate. From the testimony
OF Mr. Tapp.n Mr. THUS told him th 1t saic hut,
Tor fear that 1t would be, no Cr,tus) had taken
Hicks note Tor the amount The matter dragged along
and me Ocnonearies were not able OBTAIN settle
mont not long since Mr. Titus assIg
o his properly TO samuel 5 Wllssts, OF North Hemp
stead, hnd r Hicks took The boneht OF the bankrupt
hct The executors were then cited appear before
surrogate Hagner Of Queens county Long Island, to
snow cause why they should nos be removed and Mr
lappan petltloned Tor an accounting The accounting
showed mat the executors owed The estate 81 700
ana couiJ not meet the liability. TITUS up, u
iebce tna he Was nor liable, as he did not handle the
money, surrogate Iiagnor removed them both from
The management OF tho estate and ordered them 10
pay u iofthwth They have not yot plid aud counsel
Tor The heirs says that II " Is speedily pad no will
proceed against them crimnallW
The New York herald., 1877-11-16

were present, among whom were James d. McMann,
A. Conover, OF New Jersey; Arthur Quinn, General b.
y. Tracy. Judge James, OF Troy; 5. X. Raymond,
Thomas and Timothy Jackson, \. j. Nodnc and many
other well known owners oil fast trottng stock The
following Is list OF the horses sold, with tho prices
and the purchasers
Jupiter Abdallah, bay stallion. BY Rich's Jupi-
ter, dam Kate, by Abdallah, l551 hands high,
- years old Thomas Mcbride, tor. $500
Flatbush Abdallah, bay stallion, l6A hands high,
by jupiter Abdailah, dam Abdaah MAID, ooo
Tom Moore, bay horse, i5X hands high, by Ju.
Michael Fursl. 2 $50
Comstock, black geloing. 10 hands high, by
Peaccmaker, dam Betsy, by Iron Duke, 7years
old: f. j. Nodne. .................... 1905
Major Jones' BAY geding, 15I hands high ny
Jupiter Abdaliah, dam Kate Ihorne, years
old; Bayard Ciarkson. ............., oo0
Frank Crooke, bay gelding, by Jupiter Abdallab,
dam Lady Wonder. years old at private sale
Tor large 1gure TO gentleman belonging in
Roscoe King. bay colt by Virgo Hambleto-
man, dam Kate Thorne, year old; Michael
Paul Lyon, bay colt. by Jupiter Aboaliah, dam
Lady Wonder, year old w. Matthews........ ESQ
Little Queen, bay mare, l4la hands high years
old, by Jupiter Abdalah, dam Fanny Eilscr;
Frank Crooke ........... ...................... 20
Belle Of Kings, bay mare, years old, by Jupiter
Aodailah dam Nellie Moore Micnac Furst... 2 100
Lady Moore, bay mare, years old, l5l9 hands
high. by Peacemaker dam Nellie Moore; +. u.
old, by Peacema maker, dam Fanny Ellser; - V.
r. AiaTtelsc.. 24o
Lille Van bay mare, 1914 hands nigh, years
old by Socrates, dam Nette Moore, years
old; Michael Furst .......................... 700
Lady Fletcher, bay mare, l5X hands high,
years Old, by Socrates, dam Betsy Baker; II. W.
Lnohui. ............ 44o
Mason Girl bay mare, 15A hands high, years
old, by Arabian Chief, dam Lady Mason, by
Seeiey's American Star; +. j. Nodine. ....... 275
Lady Wadron, bay mare, l5h hands high,
years old by Norwood, dam Ellie Dean by
Jupiter ADdallah; ). X. Raymond ............ S15
Abbie Moore, bay mare, Is a hands nigh, years
old, by Jupiter Abdaiah, dam Lacy Moore;
Michael Furst. oOO
Farmers Damse bay mare 10 hands high, 3
years old, by Flatbush Abdallah, dam Star
Maid; John Smith. 7l0
Pleasure GIRL brown mare, l54 hands high, 10
years old BY Paymaster, dam Abdaah Maid;
u W. LOWS .-.s..s...... Loo
Lazy Wonder (pucer), bay mare, 10 hands hign,
I3 years old, by Tom Wonder, dam Sleepy
NaTy L. G. Kellogg $50
Bay hlly (sucking), by Tom Moore, dam Mason
girl; +. B. Van Wyck. k........................ 170
The above brought very good prices considering
the times the total being Sl4, $685. average
OF $685. This docs not, however, include Frank
Crooke, whose selling price was not made public
The New York herald., 1877-11-16
THE PIPER UNPAID.

CoLoRED VOTERS OF THE FIFTH ASSEMBLY
DISTRICT HAULING THEIR WHITE LEAD ER
OVER THE GOALS.
The republican colored voters OF the Fifth Assembly
district No. l30 Prince street last evening 10
protest against the action Of John II. Brady, the
leader of tho republican association OF that district
Tor nonpayment OF the colorcd workers at the late
election. There was large attendance and much
earnestness manifested. Aaron Potter called 20
the chair He said in substance, In thank
ing the meeting Tor the honor conferred. that
they were q strong black clement in that district,
and it was now time they looked out for their
terests II necessary that they should be unit
IN the future 1t was madness to oe longer useu as
party but when leaders deserted them IL was best
to search or those who would be OF service In ele
waiting them to that position they should hold IN the
community. Secretary David H. Sands then read the
following resolutions:-
Resolved That the coored voters Of the Fifth Assem-
pendent political body not taking part with any political
R rs will cherish and
hold fast to the noble principles and objects set forth and
our true and those
% nf sad marty NO mater ia wnat p,tca
arena they nas 30 found and 49, ,,..-,..
hereby declare and utter our protest against The
sn.ed in person BY their president John Br.oy
fusny TO carry out contracts rs entered into o n ana
pay Of tho eleeion for good and sui
hcient deserves the Indignation ana
Of every right justice especially those
who prOfeAs call themselves true Republicans.
Resolved, That the colored voters Of tine district
hereby ourselves independent republican
socison to ourselves intact for action n
political matters that may como before the people
Mr.. Wood, q white brother, having obtained per-
moderation and forbearance; that II were better to
bodily join the district republican association, and
then, II my wrong was done, IN appeal TO those IN
authority would receive attention George WASH
ington Parker, Joseph Walker and David
II. sands answered the white brother and
| treated with dignihed scorn his ideas of
orbearance The colorod mon OF the district had been
too long looked upon as body possessing no stabil-
lty and IL was now time 10 demonstrate that mis-.
take had been made. There but two coorcd men
district holding public oflicc and these werc
sweepers the soon this "lag end" might be
dismisse Before election day John IL. Braoy made
great promises ami gave the workers slips OF paper,
which they were to turn Ovor the day after the cleo
ton and receive their money. None OF these had
boon honored. The amount that Brady Is represented
tn owe ia Sl69