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The New York herald., 1877-08-25
THE MAX HOEHNE MURDER.

HIS PANTALooNs AID IN DETECTING TILE NUR-
DERRR
From tho Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, August 23
The murder Of Max Hoehne for time seemed II
1t would he much OF mystery as the Nathan
murder. But the arrest and the cumulative evidence
against Wahlcn was followed by the arrest OF Stre.
polcKy, his accomplish Detective Abrams had been
for some time lookout for the latter, knowing
that Wohen and he had consored together about the
time of the murder Tracking StrepOcky up he iound
that had been IN The streets Of this CITY US
.iakir" or pedler, and dDaly came across him last
Friday evening front Of the Eleventh Ward House,
No. 122 Callowhill street, selling neckwear. Abrams
pretended a desire to purchase, and, as II casually
showed man picture OF Hochne, asking him It
he knew who 1t was. The man replied that he did
that It Hoehue, and he had the latter at the
Centennial Grounds and also III Franklin square dur
ing the summer 0t 1916 Abrams saw that Strcpolcky
had on pair OF pantxloons that answered exactly to
the description Of the ones Hoehne wore when last
seon and made him his prisoner and TOOK him to Nor
r,stown with the assistance Of Detective Hart, Of
Norristown. So hard tho accused pressed that his
fortitude gave way and nc then nado the confession
Of hle terrible crime In all It's details.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
AN ASSAULT IN COURT.

Francis W. Lawson, OF No. West Thrty-fcurth
street. walkod through Seventh avenue beween twelve
and o'clock yesterday. On tho corner OF Twenty
third street two approached him suddenly from q
liquor store Ono OF them trpped him up and the other
tried to snatch his watch His cros brought the spot
officer Ycager the Sixteenth precinct. who arrested
Robert Halloran of No. 33l East Thirty first street
Halloran was arragnsd belorc Justice Wandcl yeser
day afternoon and while the Justice looking over
the complaint he appeared very quiet Suddenly he
vautcd the railing in front OF the desk, and be-
fore officers others could interfere he man
aged to infct severe wound on compMnanps lett
eve, swelling II considerably. Hal0ran was soon
quoted by Oiiicer McNafy, and tho Justice added u
note the District Attorney when ne committed HIM
IN 81 600 ball for robbery
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

In the case Of Peter Zink the facts OF which havo
been reported, Judge Van Brunt yesterday dismissed
the writ of habeas corpus and remanded the prisoner
TO Ludlow Street jail. The ground OF dismissal was
that the requisite eight days. notice had not been
gwen.
In May las. Wright, Bliss & Fabyan obtained a
Judgment In the Marine Court for 5000 against tho
New York Leather Manufacturing Company, and exc
cutop being unsatsfed they applied 10 the Supreme
Court for scquostration and the appointment of
rewer, which was opposed the ground that pro-
ceedngs Tor n voluntary dissolution pending, and
that tho plaintiffs rights fully protected. Judge
Dononuc denies the motion, with costs
writ OF haDcaS corpus granted yesterday by
Judge Van Brunt in the case Of Edgar Hunt a boy
about eleven years OF age. 1t stated the petit
ton thot the grandfather OF the boy obtained his
mtment to the Juvenile Asylum with the understands
ing that he would be gv6n up by the institution any
time the request OF tho grandfather which request
however, has, II Is alleged, been unheeded.
Francois Quavior a colOred man, wns arrested yes
tcrday Tor having in his possession 500 cigars In
stamped boxes The deonuant had offered the cigars
for u the of Beecker and Tbonp-
streets. He was taken before United States Com
missioner Deuel. and hold tor examnatiou.
Isaac Eintracht, pooketbook pedler, lost from his
room some pockctbooks Ho charged Jacob Baskop,
with whom he boarded In East broadway, with steal
ing them, upon which charge the latter sd.
motion to vacatc this order argued yesterday,
before Judge Sinnott, In tho Marine Court Mr.. Her
man Stieie appearing for the motion, which dc
MED and the ret down Tor trial on Monday
7. Francis Gibbon sued the Congregation Bcnaiames
Mariampoer in tho Marine Court by service Of sum
mons Tor money demand on contract In the SAINT
suit complaint was eervcd which did not contain
money demand, but asked or reloi by way OF dam
ages. In tho Marine Court, Chambers, before Juag,
sinnott motion was'Vade Yesterday by Mr.. Osca
T. Ryno, attorney for the defendant 10 set aside th
complaint OF the paintin en- the ground that 1t VIA
irregular In not conforming TO the summons Ate
hearing argument ON the motion Judge Snnou tool
the papers, rcserving his decision.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
MANHATTAN BEACH MONOPOLY.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.-
Tho writer OF this made a trip Wednesday afternoon
to Manhattan Beach with q lady, TOR tho purpose OF
taking bath; write this to show you my troubles In
getting my BATH After arriving l had TO stand In
long line the iorty- three minutes to get my
ticket This should not complain OF, II II not
that the time prolonged at least twenty minutes
by not respecting the line formed All the iavoritcs
and friends of the two young men ana police officer In
charge OF the windows allowed to get their tickets
anead OF tnOso IN line. When l got TO
the window l spoke Of this 10 the young
IN charge Iher answer was they cid
business to suit themselves, and II did not like II
not there again. that they had plenty patrons
that would come, they could do without chronic
growlers. Now. l would udvse tho owners to put
polite employees in this department. Alter got both
tickets had to stand second limo tor twelve
minutes making IN all nity-nve minutes before got
my costumes The dress thoy gave me was wet, aud
suppose had been used Two three times tnat day.
ana the towels were socd. concluded my trip with
light supper Tor two that cost me- ut the hotel So 10
could have got the same In any hrst class establish
ment in Brooklyn or Now York for 81 rs. W. q. n.
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DECISIONS.
SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS.
uv Indgc Van V,unt


In the Matter OF the New YORK Manufacturing Com
pany do not think taat this application should 90
granted Tor the reason that proceedings already
pendn the voluntary dissolution OF the corpora
tion and there Is claim that they taken bad
faitn.
Kidd VS. Brstow.--Order granted substituting j. S.
Boswor,n place aud stead oil MURRAY Holt
Parker X Howand vs.. Baxter and Others. s.--Reierred
back the referee pass the question vi COSTS
Koon,ug anu others koemlug and others
Searches aud abstracts must be annexed to report.
Swain vs. Sickels.-Ihe trial fec should have
been allowed.
Piatt Va. Piatt.--uotion Denied with costs
Derck yvs Shenlcd.-l will grant an order for re-
argrment.
Holmes W.. Kclso.-Notion denied
In the matter OF rinckney. Order granted.
Jaiilard vs.. IorncA-Opniou.
Hayward Vi. Trzvcr; ia The matter OF Bruner-
Granted.
SUPREME CoURr-GENREAL TERN.
BY Judge Brady.
Campbell Va spratt two cascst st-order settled
SUPERIOR CoUBr-sPEcIAL TERM.
u.c,can va Blossom II Extensson of time for cxani-
patiou of Judgment debtor.
i,nrc w. Moore; Ne~combe va Earle; Allen vs.
,.,ke : nIdavlts and orders tor examination OF Judg-
nsnt debtor. - ,,s,.a
Woyd Va Cohn- --Ordsr for EXAMINATION OF judg.
mcns dcb:ors
The New York herald., 1877-08-25

Gallagher VS.. Bios-Decrce signed on report OF ref
cree.
Raymond vs.. Turnsr-Order TO show cause 70 open
default.
Olyamy Va Fox ct al-Proceedngs dismissed, with
$40 costs In Of Patrick Oivamy and against ds-
iendant IN within action
Nulens Va. Hoyt-Order Amending order for COM
mission.
Borrone Va. HoIy.-ordsr confirming reisree's re-
porl OF sale.
Conkin va ConkIin.-Amended order
Wheeler Doolsy.-Adjournment Of supplement
Raa.Ee VS. yerdereau- u-Aflidsvit and order for bill
Matter OF Metzgc-Pctition and order to Chamber
lam 10 pay money.
COMMON PLEAs-sPEcIAL TERM
By Judge Robinson
STYLES VS. Marian, JE-Rccoiver appointed; bond
to be ned within I'VE days IN the sum oi 81. 500
Melick VS.. Mel'ck.-Report OF referee confirmed and
Corbel vs.. ward-Motion denied. with $40 costs TO
plaintiff to abide event
Znsser ct u vs. Seiler.-Moton Tor leave to prose-
cute appeal granted
spunalo VS.. Denmuilcr; suydam va. Mackay.-Ap
proved.
l. ?, g. 4. and d; Eagle Fire Insurance Company vs.
Van Allen OF al.-MOtions granted.
MARINE CoURT-CHAsIBERs.
By Judge Sinnott
Walker vs. Aazzine.-Motion TO die security ior
Edsall vs. Josias.-Judgment for plaintiff
Kcrnan vs. Giles.-Motion to dismiss compliant
granted
Baskop vs. Eintracht.- 10 vacate order OF
arrest denied, without costs
Wagner VS. Toohey.-Oidered that damages DO as
sessed, &c.
Gerlach vs. PilloL-Ordcr OF arrest vacated and SGT
aside, with $40 costx
Rcgenhard vs. Rudoph.-Stay OF proceedings
against plaintiff vacated AMI set aside, with $40 costs
Weed VS.. TarDox.-Mouon for q new trial denied,
without costs.
Gibbons Va tho Congregation Bnai, &c Tho order
entered August ~, 1877, is perfect and must stand
Valentine vs.. Reynolds; Aherns vs.. Aherns.-Bonds
approved
Wnilsten vs.. McMhlan Herpich vs. Bopp; Richard.
son Vs. Williams Van Biol same Butler VS.. Bolic;
Bulleui w. schnapp; Knabe W.. Fans; Solomon vs..
Simmons; LANCER VI. Mahl; Ullman va Pollock;
Grcensward Merrill; Kmbcr VS.. Wallace; Petz-
hold VS.. Elias PerbacR Va Lowenstsin; Alexander
VS.. Vandorbilt.-Ordcrs granted.
Wolf vs.. Cohen. Motion to vacatc order OF arrest
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
THE SEALS IN DANGER.

TO THE EDITOR HERALD:-
quote from your issue OF this day :"An ordinance
passed by the Common Council two years ago pro-
vdes that any police justice upon complaint made by
two or reputable ctizons,' may order the kill
ing OF any dog other animal whose barking, howl
ing, &C., may be annoying, disagreeable injurious
TO any person persons residing IN the vicinity >
Such Is the law and Ia the face Of tns law has the
manager OF the New York Aquarium, through virtue
his license, the right TO keep those bowling bark-
ing seals and lion to worry and annoy persons lv
ing In the immediate vcintyY Tho sea side aquarium
should be the receptacle Of these barkers during the
moo tbs at least; but during tue winter season
when all windows are closed the annoyance would DO
the walls of the exhibition room. Will Mr. Coup tako
this hintY SLEEPI.ESS
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
MUCH TOO FAMILIAR.

John Webster tried for an tassault ON one Bag
ley before Justice Williamson, ut whitestone, on
Thursday and fined $40. In the process Of selecting a
jury the Justice called George rrapp, Jr instead OF
George Trapp Sr. He corrected his mistake, and
Trapp Sr, as no marched toward the jury box asked
In q loud tone OF voice, Judge, are you drunkY"
~ nne you 50 for contempt OF court" was the
sponsc.
"Do you ~" asked Trapp.
'Yes und II you don't pay IL NJ onco you will be
locked VI" said tho Judge
"Wel, guess shall have to bs locked up, then" /"
said Trapp; and "Marsha, lock him up" said the
Court
Accordingly Trapp was locked up until he could send
home tor S. on payment OF which he was released.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
REAL ESTATE.
The following parcels were sold by auction on the
Real Estate Exchange yesterday


Real Estate Exchange yesterday
AND M'ELRoY.
oorI
No ss West 4'h s, .I7;T f. ooo
similar M i ssSs,s me
sSepx with plot Of land o loofss @ 1 q os os ay to
soSss Ss w'ss :s III u ys: .: sa.s Nay lss
as ars. s yfa anry smith
Snidins. with pIo. Of land soxioo tNos. b67 70
nd 5oa ws, a2d a. with lot aoao to Henry
~ bY GERARD sErrs.
Supreme Court foreclosure saIs-J. NJ. Barbour, ret.
%ss lease as Of nss lot a5Sa7 'Sz
ground = ID ron "s ioS s"s pSr snHu @
'os BY wisass AND nAvis
Supreme Court ioseoure , n. n land s
1865. Eas. l4th NJ, ~, runnnx throash TO
Wols. asn IT. TO n Mutual Lite Iusurancs @
ny nrs p. riiacmiiDs
Superior Court M S Brick J%enr Ii s
w,.n 10. i5aSloo No asa 5th nv. :. 2s
OF 9th ST., 5. L. io.ley and Alice Barren.. $4,000
Supreme csa,, .rsH1 IL Ts y,s
corner 'Ds Of rs ss.S st. plaintiff ssos
,o.s,o:uxs y * s.sNSses.;isi s1nvHSseS iii W. Loew
the two two a,, .s sss s store. o sss
aud 4si isth sa' f. of 10Th av to 90 .o,,
Jacob MoSehsr' py p",w'n Ini.. xsssilIr
-
ward; to Jamss Doosy plaintiff .... s.. $50
r.,., ..,.. lar the day. .si50,85
Ryder. alley, & s.. 10 ii 1t. W of Fulton st., BOX
. a. G9aeSn OF ssh hs, s axloo S?,"1n
., same n . cclnc: al, st. aixioo also ii6 ST. n s..
Of "a sy SoSioq ,, ssns alto TO ssS ss%s N'm
"a y7S 7S it. u w. Of "a av 5osioo; George Gordon to W.
psaaI. q; H. oadsva sIleya a.. 7oi it. w. Of Fulton ST.
4.n lSs. sv, s' s ss5 r. s.i aSxoo; 'snsso
a,S same me- :. " Isl II. n. c o.I St. is Sxso 10;
Ell 7Ds. s: and ..' M ass s. + t. sy%%f' s. st.. SiSao
io.ss =. 4 M.nsss aud nusSand 10 & G. .rrs 100
4ca ss,sss.a. s' i and 1sC vile i 5000
x.ss and ss .s :" :" r.na, SSsiso lai,h waid
and % vile Corner 70 A. Of iSs% &C.. a5xs co.ere md
,s.ss .,s 10 ST. !'s" H. a." so4 H. vito
lslss st. . 81 IL = 14ooo
Life Insurance. Company 70 .sss S'a'0I 'o
9Th q G G TO- s. o. L. ans Holy I a. $4,000
a,,,-,- ,,. and ,,,fe :" Michaol Donovan. O. s. Of
&C. Annis Nv, OF Wsstcaestrr road t23 w~rd; soo
ms.wn james. 10 Eliza smith, Of ii5ihs St. oo
Of ash Emma ix ys.t f. 10 Emsins shaw otwa
Dodge Henry \ 1sme' 600
Holly sarah L. 70 w,i4'n '' IT. 600
Costello ,no%1s nscs ~ :nu ~e $500
HelIonDss;a; =; 81 =. :: ana we 20 .. 5000
s,ehle y; aud we 40 H. 5000
a. - ann and Woe "srcs ts ~ 10 4ooC
same 10 same, H. . o. ne'A"'ey w. IL SOC
Hurst Gscrss 'ssesaUr ca III. 10 my 5000
same TO same n. o. '''a '~ e.ooc
wlathrcp bsnjsmm% m y, Aaa Of nv ........ 30 oot
u ~ ~ ..a ~ "a a. eornsr OF Az A and lss st. 6o00
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
BRooKLYN's CATHOLIC COLLEGE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
l would like TO call the attention OF tho people OF
Brooklyn who have contributed iunds toward tho new
Catholic College. which be built Baltic street.
between smith and Hoyt Streets TO the fact that nere
IL no sign OF college yet The lot remains in the
condition and is playground for the street boys
About two years ago men OF the temperance society
came around once or twice week To collect fundA
These to help build tho college, but am
sorry to say that nothing has becn done hope that
the collecting OF funds was not fraud, for II 30 good
many people have lost their money without getting
any satisfaction for IT. wish the Rev. Bishop Lough-
lin would answer this and let the people of Brook yn
know what 1t a mexna A CONTRIBUTOR.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
THE CENTRAL PARK BRIDLE PATH.
~,,x, Cfo,rop IN ~ur Hun

TO EDITOR OF THE HERALD:4
In tho interest of tho poor riders" referred to In
your "Compaint BooK,' Of the 2lst inst. permit me
to inquire whether the bride path in the Park could
not be made to pass at some distance from The
museum and menagerie grounds. Not only perfect
equestrans but pupils and beginners the art are TO
take IN The Park. Tne strange sights scents
and sounds Of wild annials are constantly frightening
horses Many well trained horse has been spoiled
that dangerous spot aud good riders high
horsos ure most lnconvenienced. The Park 70 ccr-
tainly not tho place where danger ought to 10 en-
oountered needlessiy, and either by changing tho
direction of the bride path, ut least by lodging
more conspicuousy wild beasts out OF signt the
path, the evil would be remedied
POOR RIDER
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
FIGHTING BILL POSTERS.

John and Patrick Kenney brothers aud follow
the business OF bill posting In Brooklyn Jonn Is the
head OF the urm OF kcnney Murphy and Patrick be.
longs to the rival and younger nrm of Kenney Lake
man. John charged his brother and tho partner OF
the latter. G. W. Lakeman. with stealing two bill.
boards, two paste brushes half barrel OF paste
10 ali OF the Value OF ST. The came up before
two other courts between the parties. IL is a Ierce
light ior the control vi the bill posting business Iu
bfookiyn. justice bloom took the papers, said he
would look them over, examine the size ana shame ~
shs 5iileoafds and decide NE case thA mornins
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
THE COURTS.
Litigious Sequel to the Military
Parade Ground Fizzle.
ELEVENTH AVENUE OPENING
Happily Ending Divorce Suit with
q Salutary Moral.

In motions and counter motions, growing out Of
claims connected with the military parade ground
there appears to be end. The act passed In June
last repeating the law OF 1871 for the establishment o
such military parade ground having provided for the
appointment OF Commissioners TO appraise alleged
losses Of the ground designated Tor this pur
pose, In consequence OF proceedings already TAKEN an
application Tor such appointment was made before
Judge Van Bruni, in supreme Court, Chambers, on
behalf OF Erastus II. Mnnsen. II Is claimed ny MI
Munsen that no has been deprived OF the right to
improve his lots which were to be made
q portion Of the parade ground though
compelled meantime, to pay taxes anu assessments.
Mr. Whitney Corporation Counsel, insisted that while
II was possibly upon the city TO appoint the
Commissuncrs yet the city could not be held account
awe tor damages, nasmuch as all that had been done
whico after passing the act, repealed it He sub
mitted his own aidavi setting forth that the parade
ground was not lad out or established by the Ming
OF maps until April, 1873; that IN tho
fall OF tnat year The Park Department di-
rccted that proceedings be taken 10 acquire
title to the ground that the application was by the
Park I)epar time alone and.was discontinued In Feb
ruary. 1874; that the property owners within the
limits OF tho proposed parade ground then sought 10
compel the Park Department TO continue the proceed
ines aier about years litigation tho action OF
Ing new proceedings open the parade ground the
peal OF the law became operative, thus disseminating
The proceedings. Judge Van Brunt yesterday gave
his decision IN tue case, granting the application for
the appointment OF Comm ssioners, who Will be
named AT early day.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
ExroRrIoNArE BAGGAGE CHARGES.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, August Il, I57T
TO THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Last June left Texas with three trunks Tor Sara
toga via New York My trunks were checked to New
York. Igot them transferred 10 Albany boat by Dodds
Express They lay at Desbrosses street two days For
storage and transfer set back S3 IS. had no
time W argue tho question on the exOrtIon,
know If they charged me for Sunday storage not.
ln England can get trunk stored at any station
tor four cents Why should twenty-five cents be
charged hercY And then forty ccns 10 carry trunk
from Desbrosses street ferry to Peoples line Albany
boat again seems ext0rtion Now. when tho travel
ling pubc about leaving their rcsorls, Is
the time for you To veDtiIate the above subject
save US from being fceced any longer. j. s.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
COUNSELLOR MACKEY'S WATCH.

There now developments obtained by the
police authorities Of Brooklyn, yesterday, touching
the myst erious death OF James II. Mackey. Acting
superintendent Waddy st adhercs TO the murder
theory. 1t has been ascertancd that the deceased,
when hc left Brooklyn in possession OF his gold
watch. lhe absence oil that article from among the
property found the body is suspicious fsature Of
N
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
NO RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY.

Edward Stanley Groome was lately promoted to tho
position OF keeper on Wards Island. On Thursday
night, whom John Murphy, an old comrade. returned
in the small hours. Keeper Groomo, in tone Of an
thority, demanded an explanation Aftcr having II
Mr. Groome stamped his loot and cried "To bed wild
yeln Mr.. Murphy retired. but before doing SO
Knocked Mr. Grooine down and slammed upon MIN.
Murphy found himself before Justice Kasnre, yester
day in the Harlem Police Court, where he wss CON-
mitted to answer at the Special Sessions.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
CAUGHT WITH THE PLUMBER.

Wednesday night the rooms Of David O'Meara, at
No 81 Seventh avenue, were forcibly entered and
property valued at $40 stolen. Detective SchmtL
berger, OF the Twenty ninth precinct, caught John
Bowney net OF pawning the stolen property ut
No. l2S West Twenty-exth street. Bowpey was ar
ragned before Judge Wandeil yesterday aud held IN
81 900 bail 10 answer
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
A DEBTORS ESTATE.

Judge McCue, Of the Brooklyn City Court granted
an attachment yesterday against the properly OF
Leopold Uttcrnark, valued at $500, which II was
deposcd he had conveyed to his son-ln-iaw. Charles
Petlshow, FOR the consideration OF 81. Uttcrmark
departed for Europe On Thursday last. TIE attach
mcnt was IN suit Tor $444 IL begun against him by
Louis Bossert moulder
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
HOUSE THIEF CAUGHT.

Tho residence OF Professor Joseph Daghu In Baltic
street. Brooklyn robbed last month Of silverware
jewery and clothing to the vaue OF 500 during tho
absence Of his family the country. Yesterday De-
tectve Roach OF the Third precinct arrested Edward
Brambough In Eli izabeth street charge of having
committed the robbery The detective Is 0dont Of
his ability most Of the stoen property. Yhs
prisoner udmiIS the robbery.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
We are indebted TO your journal tor tho stoppage
Of tho nuisance Of organ playing at unsea-
sonable hours, but the plano nuisance still
continues Is thero way to prevent
being bored by our musical neighbors? In the
neighborh0od OF East Broadway and Grand street
thero Is line pianist and vocalist, whose music ut
times is enjoyed by all within hearing, Dut when II
continues without pause from eight to eleven p. NJ,
foel somewhat bored, especially II prefer sleep
Ing. As we cannot close our windows this hot weather
what romedy havo wo? NEIGHBOR
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
FARE ON THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.

TO THE EDITOR OF HERALD
Why is that tho Long Island Railroad charge fifty
cents from Bushwick Rockaway and nifty cents re-
turn when they only charge nfty cents for
sion tcketf Last Sunday wished TO purchase an
excursion ticket for Rockaway at the station Bush
wick but found the Office sufocatacn with
men, and children all clanoring Tor excursion
tickets from ticket agent. Not wishing miss tho
nine O'CLOCK train which certainly must have done
II had waited until my turn came, thought would
rather pay little more than wait but to my aston
shment the conductor collected fares he told
me 1t was fifty Now this fs downright imposl
ton. BY publishing tins your "Coinplant Book" you
will oblge of the mauy who wero vctimized last
Sunday. J. d.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

Annie Costello five years OF age. was brought into
Jefferson Market Court yesterday, In company with
her assumed protector, Jane Mclaughlin, OF No. 2K
Grand street. Ocer Gundberg. OF The Society for tho
Prevention OF Cruelty Children, who accompanied
them testified that he found tho child terribly bruised
nnd from her statements and those OF neiRhbors he
believed shc had received inhuman treatment from
Jane Mclaughlin The last named Is pedor OF
matches und had the little girl Annie living with
her Tor the last few months tho basement of No. ~
Grand street She committed by Justice Wandsll
In 81 900 bail 10 answer.
The New York herald., 1877-08-25
DECIMO'S DOINGS.

Justice Ferry, Of the Third District Court Brooklyn,
yesterday committed Leon Decmo, Of No. 149 Union
street, tho Raymond Street Jsil on charge OF OBJ
tanning money from Antonio Mozanti, an Italian
sailor under false pretences Tho prisouer it Is al
legged met Mozant, who had just been acquitted OF
charge Of ntoxicaton, tried before the Justice named
and told him that he had paid $40 TO the Court TO OBJ
tain his acqutta. Mozanti thereupon innocenty gave
Dccm0 that amount