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The New York herald., 1877-03-18
A TRAGIC SUICIDE.

German named John Cunning, about thirty years
OF age, was killed on the track Of the Southern Railroad
III the southern part of Jamaica Village yesterday
morning, under circumstances leading to the con.
clusion that 1t act OF suicdc. As tho carly
train, which Long Island City at five minutes
TO seven, was nearing the depot, the engineer saw
Curning ahead walking the track lie gave the
usual alarm whistle, and the man stepped to side.
AS the engine reached HIM. however Cunning suddenly
again stepped on the track. and turning caspcd his
hands ABOVE his head and threw himself down with his
head toward the train The pilot OF the engine struck
him and crushed In his skull IN horrible mar ner,
beside cutting OF one OF his thumbs and throwing
HIM from the track. He must have died
Jus siantly. Tho train was stopped us
possible, and the body taken on board and conveyed
the depot where inquest was held by Coroner Ward
In the afternoon. ii appeared that Curning had
recently been troubled with humber OF petty law.
suits. He occupied farm on the south road known
as the Wallace place, and could not agree very well
with his cghbors. He had been sued for assault and
battery ana tho case set down for Tuesday These
troubles and the fear Of losing his money, Is sup
posed, unbalanced his mind. the verdict was IN
corLance with these facts.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
BRIC-A-BRAC SALE.

The attendance at the sale OF bric-a-brac at
Clinton Hall, yesterday, was the largest OF the
week. Tho prices brought were, also, tho largest OF
week, but they not large for the articles sold
a Satsuma bowl, with cover, decorated IN blue and
gold, $685. small bowl OF the same ware, $50; four
pieces OF eggshell porcelain, saki saucers s4O nam
moth plaque of Hem porcelain, with japanese his
torcal scene, $50; covered box OF Chinese cosoDnc
$2s Bbcron vase, cIosonne on kiotn $26 fine spcc-
men of Chinese splash ware vase twenty i've inches
high 500; another liver colorcd smaller spcci-
men, S26; bowl of old Satsuma, $25; tea
pot OF old Satsuma, $24; gold lacquer
cylinder vase SIX inches hign, $50; a unique old Sat-
suma teapot $50; Chinese splash ware, bottlcshaped
vase, S2S; satsuma bowl, decorated with 100 por-
traits of japanese poets ten inches In diameter $225
OF ware, $50. Sasuma vase. chocolate liazc
$5j duplicate the same; rare specimen OF Satsuna,
in form of centre piece $l15 japanese bronze cyn-
der vase 500; a duplicate the same; the teak wood
cabinet seven feet five inches high, S245, which cost
$3.50 TO import The collection OF Chinese goods
brought to he Centennial by WI Ying Ding VIII be sold
hx lhe Mcssra. LeaHilt on Erday Of thIs week.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
RICHMOND CoUNrY's TREASURER

THE ExlcT AMOUNT OF THE ALLEGED DEFI-
CrENcY UNKNOWN HE pLoMIsEs 70 PAY UP
THE WHOLE AMOUNT.
The exact amount OF the alleged deficiency in the
accounts Of Hugh McRoberts, cxcounty Treasurer of
Richmond county, as appears from the balance sheet
prepared by his Deputy, Mr. Israel c. Denysc, Is
SCI, 100 81. McRoberts claims 10 have payments
for the county since this balance made which
would reduce the amount TO $50, 0OO but Dcnysc
Aes 50 600 from tax sales, $500 from back and
81 200 trust funds, received by McRoDerts and
credit gwen 10 the county for the amounts. which
would add 81, 900 moro to the above deficiency. Nc
Roberts, Also II alleged. neglected 10 pay sl0622 so
due the Williamsburg savings Bank last year, aud
Al 730 interest and S25 0OO for pas due bonds to tho
Cnixens Savings Bank, the money Tor which had been
cyied twice and now has been lev ed the third
lime upon the taxpayers making S1s,5OO IN all.
The Com has noteI the SUPERVISORS that there
Ia baIuncc duc the state state taxes oI s4S9J9
rms money had been levied. but McRobcrs states
that II had not collected Mc-srs. frenn ana Her
peck the Supervisors Committee, nave employed an
experienced expert, W. McKcoD, OF New YORK, who Is
now engaged IN going through the books, ana wIll
oubtiess ascertain whether McRobcrts' statements
arc true McRobcrts surctcs are al Responsive, G,
having jusiinsd IN the SUN OF 500 0Ou Thc county
is therefore not likely 10 be loser by ms alleged
defaIcations rio n loser TO tho amount oI
S22 7VO by the failure Of the banking frm Of Miner
c. ol this cty. which the old Board of Supervisors
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
SECRETS OF A PAWNSHOP.

LUCKY CHANCE BY WHICH A QUANTITY OF
STOLEN GOODS WERE RECOVERED.
On Friday night last Detectives wang and Mnivey,
OF tho Twenty seventh precinct. went TO Wyman's
pawnshop, No. 81 Greenwich street, to search for
stolen goods which they suspected had been pawned
there. Nothing, however, was found Of suspicious
nature. As they were preparing depart young
man tmidly entered tho place, and handing
to the proprietor a bundle OF dry goods,
asked for loan. The detectives eyed tho
goods, and becoming satisfied that they
part of the proceeds Of burglary OF the clothing
store Of David Hough, Nos % and "a New Church
street. arrested the young man. The prisoner was
subsequently, identified Michael Donneliy alias
James McNanus. Having locked him iu the station
house. the detectives returned TO the pawnshop and
made another search. This time they found large
roll Of blue cloth, which excited thcir suspicious,
although was not ot the character Of the goods OF
wncn they were IN search The pawnbroker informed
them that tho goods had been pawned by Mrs Buck
ley OF No. ia libcry street. The officers then went
to her house, but she denied having pawned them.
On searching the premises they Ionnd considerable
quantity OF similar goods Upon this they arrested
Mrs Buckley. subsequently the detectives suspect
ing that ner husband Edward was tho guilty person
hunted him On being charged with having stolen
guilt and explained ALL he said that he Morris Shea
OF No. 23S Thirteenth street, Jersey Guy, aud Michael
Kearney, OF No. II GARRISON street. were employed NY
j. H. Starn, agent o the River and Harbor Transpor
taton Company, as laborers IN the day time ami as
watchmen pier No. 10, North RIVER, In the night
time Al night when their chances were favorable
they pried open OF goods lett on the per, and
after taxing thcrcirom small quantities oil the con-
tents NAILED the boxes up again
Tho detectives next visited Shcas house, in Jersey
City. where they found quantity of the stolen prop
erty. shea also confessed his guilt Al Kearncy 8
residence in Carkson street, the detectives did not
succeed IN inding any o the pootv but they took
Kearncy into custody. The prisoners were yesterday
brought before Judge Kliprcth, at the rombs Police
Court ant remanded until Tuesday next 10 enable the
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The New York herald., 1877-03-18
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The creditors OF Henry and Adolph Louis, manufac-
turors OF varnsh at No. 1878 Pearl street and Hunters
Point, have filed petition IN bankruptcy against
them. Their liabilities amount to S996l nominal
asscs $685. 203 real assets. $4,000 The nrm recently
made assignment under tho State law 10 Mr.. Ste.
phen v. Moers. Their failure was mainly due TO bad
debts and Endorsements.
A petition in bankruptcy has been fled against the
firm OF Mas ~ We'll. manufacturers OF ARTIFICIAL now
crs, No. 6aI Broadway. by number OF their CREDITORS
Their liabiities amount TO about $50, 900.
Ex-Alderman Daniel D. Conover, who has been in
bankruptcy since 1873 made application for his DIS
charge and hs creditors ordered to show cause
before Register Dayton yesterday. Why his applica-
should not bo granted None Of the creditors put
in an appearance MS discnarse anu tne reg
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
THE wORKINGMEN'S ASSEMBLY.

yesterday sent out the notifications appointing tho
'exccutivcs city IN the State. This act ion
intimately connected with the secret movements
among the workingmen. referred TO in yesterdays
HERALD. Reports from The committee appointed at
the meeting OF the State snen Assembly pre-
vious to the opening OF the Legislature 70 to show
tuat there now no hope that any o tho bills Affect
Ing work nsmen have any chance TO be passed IL Is
proposed Dy this committee to frame biIi which will
Introduce n compromise between the vexed questions
rs to convict labor. II Will be proposed TO have the
work OF the convicts sold at market pricos thus abo
ishing tue present contract system, which throws
cheap work the market In regard TO the progress
OF the workingmen's effort at organization IN this
city u was stated yesterday that there is enroll
ment OF 500 mechanics weekly INTO the different
hrup
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
STOCK OPERATORS IN THE GALLERY.

To EDITOR THE HERALD
Your "Complant Book" Is decidedly a good insttu.
ton Wo brokers considered good 1rst-rate
fellows, aud like to have our friends up
In the gallery and Us but what decidedy object
TO- Is half dozen more 10 fairly mako It their
home. can point OUT now several parties who, for
day day, make IL their business to commence ut
ten and end ut the sounding Of the gong az three
O'Clock. There, for instance the elderly gentleman
with white hair aud whskers, who makes motions 10
his the floor by that alphabet " and, in
order attract his attention. throws down spit-Oas
which very uice II they should happen down
your back Hc has been IN tue gallery regularly ior
the last century hen there Is the sandy side wnsk.
cred man. with tho old silk hat. and the nobby. eye
glass youth the little, old lame man. aud many others
whose countenances are as familiar as the Oldest
broker OF the Exchange. l would suggest 10 tue
brokers ol the Exchange who have thcsc men for
toners, To provide them different places. where their
wants be attended ", and thus relieve US of a
desire to get rid OIL And word To these
men: Patience ceases TO be a virtue sometimes aud
when IL does in this case, look out Tor breakers
A MEMBER OF THE N. ~ STOCK EXCHANGE.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
pAwNDRoKr RS cHARGls,

To THE EDITOR TIE HERALD:-
Although much has been said about pawnbrokers'
extortions think the subject needs further vcnta
ton. About two years ago was obliged TO pawn my
watch and chain for $50 for which was charged IS
interest for one month, beng ten per cent per
MONTH or 100 per cent per year. Lately finding my.
self IN n similar difficulty, got $50 on chain, Tor
which | paid So two consecutive months, or at the
rate of l2O per cent year. In Europe no ono at.
tcmpts TO extort than legal interest, which II
think without exceptoa) from seven per cont 10 ten
per cent por year, and only pro rata Tor shorter
perod wteroas hcre when rcdeemng the article alter
an euormous ratel Is not TINS very great injustice
that ought to be checked, and against which the law
should protect large number who are compelled by
misfortune 10 surrender thor uables Tor temporary
relielY JUSTICE
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
THE BROADWAY RAILROAD.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Allow me to join correspondent In dcnounc-
ing the petty swinde OF the Broadway car line In 70.
fusing transfer tickets to the unwary victims
Of their Broome street dodge Is there no way to
compel prominent notice inside the car that It does
not 90 below Broome street. so that passengers
entering would al once bc reminded OF the facts For
about fifteen years have bean continually reminded
OF tho swinde by having 10 pay twice. aggravated on
Two or three occasions by being accompanied by my
wife, Two children and nurse. There object
that can see for having his terminus especially
on Sundays but Tor TINS very object OF entrappng sran
gers and unwary citizens and forcing them swell tho
companys receipts Oy douDie tax The additional in.
come derivuble from this probably grcaer than
any outsider magiucs, aud the manag
IN Withholding the honest relief OF transfer ticket 70
enable unsuspoctng people 10 complete their Journey
ANOTHER VICTIM
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
PETER BIS RETURN.

THE THIRTY DAYS IMMUSrrY--MR. JOHN
NIXON HAS NOT SEEN HIS CLIENT.
Mr.. Peckham waited on yesterday afternoon by
a representative of the HERALD and asked what ar
rangemcn If any, had been entered into between the
city and Peter b. Swccny Mr.. Pcckham replied that
he knew of arrangement OF any kind, and that Mr..
Swccpy had probably come TO New York under tho
thirty days immunity from arrest which had been pre-
viousy accorded him and which been fully ex.
planned IN the HERALD
MIR. John Mckeon Is exceedingly rcticcnt about his
clients affairs. Hc states that he has not seen him
since his arrival In New York.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
THE KINGAN MYSTERY.

The melancholy death OF Mr.. James Kingan still
continues a subject ior conversation among the men,
bers Of the Produce Exchange So far the Liabilities OF
the deceased have been stated but nearly all who
spoken to the subject OF the opinion that
Mr. Kingan's large sufficient to prevent
even temporary embarrassment People who had
business dealings with him are extremely rctccnt on
the subject and especially about talking OF money or
business transactions in winch he was interested
Some OF those who first leaned toward the beei that
Mr. kingan while temporarily dcmcntcd, committed
suridc now Incline toward tue conviction that the un.
fortunate gentleman was murdered for tho money he
Is supposed to have had about his Inquiry ~
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
SOCIAL PESTS.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
My grievance not, perhaps, come directly under
the head of nthy Streets yet believe that in It's
consequences the people 1t IS lar iouler and
than the odor Of the thiest street In New
York The greatest objection to dirty streets Is tho
fear VI their emitting impure and unwhoesome air;
but SIR they could emit no moro disgusting odor than
Tue obscene words OF gang OF young rowdies who
night alter night stand in the vicinity OF Mctt and
Spring streets Under the very eye OF one Of ..lhe
finest police the world' (God bless the mark y who
stand lstessly by they insult the young girls who
pass continually swearing and using obscene
expressions. Respectfully, J. q.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
showed willingness to lose by eancsll,ns as against

MS poxpsxES NOT TO SUFFER-
The ex-Treasurer says that his bondsmen SHAH not
suffer loss 10 the amount OF one cent. and tnat u
time Is given him he viii, settle all his indebted
ness 10 the county, u taxes an .na'
day TO reporler:--'.I would rather work TOR
my bread without u coat upon my back. than nav.
said what being said about me IN the papers l
did steal any OF the money. It's polticai hgnt
against Even should myself be unable 10 setue
county my friends vii! settle Tor me IL VIII
la9e some time 10 turn things around" ltis sup
posed by the latter expression that McRobers ntehus
TO realize upon hts investments "rhe present ireas
urer, 4" Mr.. McRoberts continued, ''may come out All
straight, bui man who under obligations 70 any
can The county treasurcrship rs most unthanK-
iul Office -
Mr. McRoberts bondsmen are George becntei'
Charles Biscbon, cx-Supcrvsor Christopher ex'super
visor Deder,ch and Captain John II. Housemah Ing!
met at Stapletop yesterday III consultation WIN ny.
McRobcrts. TO try to make some kind oi settlement
Some clew has been obtained 10 the lost account
books ana H Is PROBABLE that they viii soon DC ounu
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
TEN MILLIONS OF BONDS FOR
EUROPE.

On board Of the Inman line steamship City OF
Brussels winch left this port yesterday, sailed hessrs
W. Il. Sweet, c. NJ. Walker, George Fox and G. Mays,
who carried with them trunk filed with slO,0Oo0o
in four and half per cent Cntcd States bonds with
which 10 cancel a like amount Gf nvc-twenty bonds
about falling duo. These gentlemen are connected
with the Treasury Department at Washington, ana
have been detailed by secretary sherman 10 accom-.
pany these bonds, which consigned 10 the syndi-
cate. No one board has any idea OF tho valuable
contents OF this trunk, which was handled with nppa'
rent caroiessness.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
STREET CAR VENTILATION.

To EpIroR THE HERALp:-
Allow mako small complaint which, during
the past cold SPELL doubt many have taken notice
o refer those parties who enter street car, aud
for the want Of something To do push open not one
or two of tho ventators. but all OF them. AS there
eight fhcm the whole gets the full effect
from who should only open one This Occure very
line w. J. b
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
ANOTHER BROIL IN AFRICA. Z"

haggard woman, seemingly in bad plight,
tered the Eighth precinct station house last night and,
dragging herself railing beggea Sergeant
have her sent TO the hospital Her Hannah
Doyle, she SAID, and her place Of residence No.
ll3 West Fifteenth street, She mndo explanation
OF how she come by the bruises which appeared upon
her, except say that William johnson, u colored
IN, living at No. SO Thompson street, had kicked and
beaten her on Friday night. DR.. Cook attended her
and pronounced her injuries serious She was sent ~
the Chambers Street Hospital aud Johnson was
eted
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
..poEs KISSING GO By FAVOR 2"

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Permit me to inquire through your compliant Book"
why it is that recently was fined and compelled 70
remove sign which extended only four inches beyond
tho legal limit, und which, SO far as know ncon-
vencnced human beng, when the calcium lights OF
which two OF your correspondents have recently com.
planned arc allowed to extend eight feet from tne
buildings TO the great and acknowledged annoyance Of
hundreds Of pedestrians nightlyY
AN HUMBLE TRADESMAN.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
A NEW STENCIL.
70 rux Eplron or rms HERALp:-

TO rHx EDITOR HERALD:-
Nearly every evening who we are retiring most
villanous compound smell emanates from quar-.
ter my residence, in Lexington avenue, near
Twenty fifth street Sometimes the smell s like burn
Ing leather, then again has an ancient and fshlike
smell PRO BONO PUBl.iCO
The New York herald., 1877-03-18

IN. nucgingham Hotel yesterday. where the wife OF
the deceased 10 staying elected the information that
Mira KiDgan well could be expected, taxing
tnto consideration her delicate health and the shocK
her nervous system have sustained after having
been informed oil the sad fate OF her husband
despatch received last night announces the arrival
OF Mr. Thomas 7. Kingan at Mopcton, n. D., on ms
way TO Wesiord station 10 take charge Of bis proners
remains.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
LONG ISLAND BARN BURNERS.

The Queens county Supervisors have offered re
ward OF $500 for the arrest and conviction OF tEo in
cendarcs guilty OF burning the barns Of Isaac Downing
and others
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.
Is BROADWAY A STORAGE pLAcEf

IS BROADWAY A STORAGE PLACEf
TO THE EDITOR or tbs HERALD
For the past six months 6ve large cannon, ten fec
long, have been Iyag opposite No. IS Broadway
partly on the sidewalk aud partly IN tue gutter 4
such things are allowed what next may We expect u
seer A TAXPAYER.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
AMUSE ENTS.
"LoHENen1S" AT THE ACADEMY.

s.LoHENeRrN' AT THE ACADEMY.
The Academy OF Music yesterday contained large
matinee audience. wagners music appeals to orr
Gothic Instincts takes back into the region OF prm-
tive poetic impulses: and redeem ourselves oy call
ing the music that OF 'he future" II Is baroaric
melody conquered by the missionary Wagner. In
"Lohepgrin" there is an elegant supcraoundance OF
orchestra with sweet melodies, and wild high and low
harmouies, ike winter aud summer quarreliing over
the tender volets of spring. The transpostons are
rudey sweet and gayly Goihic and always seem 70 DO
experimental OF the singers Nine. Eugene Pappen.
helm appealed TO u wide horizon, and rlchly; and MT
Blum as the King rendered his with hnc presence
and with resonant elegance. 100 much praise cannot
be given TO the orchestra
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
AN INDICTMENT OF THE HUMAN RACE.

To TnK EDIroR or TAX HERALD:-
have enjoyed the finest advantages for obtaining
physical moral and intellectual training and bavc
taken advantage Of most OF my advantages; am able
aud willing make myself useful lecturer, law.
yer dramatic reader. actor author cicrk in an Office
a book store librarian any other capacity
that does require different special training from
what The above mentioned demand-And yet dnd II
bard work to make fifteen dollars week and rarely
succeed in making than Just imagine
educated with lnely educated ana finely organ
ized finely feeling vile, and two children lovely boy
aud loving gentle girl, bringing in ten dollars oil
Saturday night for his own aud their support for
weck-Can you as man OF education and high tone
thlnk OF this without knowing your educated feelings
outraged. In common with US you must huvo
blood that cryeth Tor shnme-lf had not learned
~ whatsoever state am Herewith TO lie content-l
would join tho ranks of tho communsts-But thanks
be TO Cod have eaten coal pluckcd from the Altar
OF SacrGcc-vlz; tho Cross OF Jesus Christ-and
burn with love towards all who walt for His appear.
ing-ongng TO spend and be spent for the brethren-
am not unhappy because am using your Com
plant Book but am using 1t because through II
society how badly it treats those who have
it's welfare and comfort at heart which may make IL
ashamed TO ignore the claims OF OF its best mem.
bers aud make more ready TO give longer least Of
life 10 It's educated well wishers h. c. b. y
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
A QUESTION OF EXITS.

TO rHx EDroR oY rne HERALD
wish 10 call your valued attention to the limited
accommodations afforded for exit from Chckering Hall.
Tho occupants Of tho balcony, descending, meet those
Coming Tho lower part OF the house at tho bottom
OF the by the way is too narrow for
. public house--nakug quite press even ut u time
when the hall Is not overcrowdcd, was the case
FRIDAY evening at the reception Jf the New York Hos
pita. Yours, L. De LEON HENKIQUES.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18

PROPOSED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
The officers OF the World Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany have been notified by the Attorney General to
appear Schenectady on Monday, to show cause why
receiver of tho company should not be appointed.
This corporation rcnsurcd by the Universal IN
1874 and according 10 its last official report had
amounting to $197, 900, and liabilities aggrcguting
$1s3, OO0 Its total number of policies In force were
Ala, covering $37s, 900 of insurance.
Mr. William r. Grace, receiver OF the Continental
has filed attachment to secure S5I 900 iu mortgage
bonds OF the Belt Railroad Company, which he lnds
we're the property OF Luther W. Frost, and still may be
in his name
The New York herald., 1877-03-18

THIRD AVENUE RAILROAD TRANSFER TICKETS.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
II is great TO have to walt to buy trans
fer on Third Avenue Railroad to go to Harlem, in
rainy weather particularly. The conductors should
sell them. RAPID TRANSIT
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
EXCISE RED TAPE.

10 THE EDITOR or HERALD-
Seven months ago applied 10 tho Excise Board for
license uud paid $50. getting receipt It, .'psnd-
ing tho decision Of tho Board" As the police began
bothering me asked repeatedly for my license, but
was nuay told l could have then de.
mandcd my deposit money, but can get no satisiac-
ton, aud nm told TO call again. am IN feeble health
aud / am ruined, yet cannot get my money back
trom the Excise Board, which is a great outrage.
VICTIM.
The New York herald., 1877-03-18
INTERESTING TO rAwNpRoKEns' VICTIMS.

INTERESTING TO PAwNBRoKERs' VICTIMS.
TO rnE EprroR HxRALD:-
II Mr. W. Richards. who complains, will state ha
show his ticket at !, City Hail. to the
Mayors Marshal he will receive redress. Last week
paw nbroker IN. Giucksrnann No 173 Spring street.
charged me twenty We cents twelve and twelve
cents, tor changing up'' aud ''putting in the saie
reported him, he severely reprimanded, fined S6,
and ordered to reimburse me the overcnargea This
systennt;c imposition would be stopped II
only properly made known In your valuable columns
by the victims &c. J. >. Z.