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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.

A delighted audience filled the hall Of St. Mary's
Academy, IN Madison street, yesterday afternoon,
where the children Of the INSTITUTIONAL little girls
were holding May celebration. Tho success OF the
ssters Of Charity presenting these charming spcca
clos in which their little wards appear to such advan
tagc proverbia and yesterdays efforts were no cx-
cop,ion TO the rule About thirty httlc fairies, all
white took part In the performance, which in
cuded music, rccitaons, essays and an opcretu The
Misses Mckinley Reynolds. McGinnis and Harrison
performed MeSdelssohn's Wedding March," arranged
Tor eight hands. Miss NJ. Kelly gave greeting to tho
guests the Misses SeeDacner, Klem, Daily and Kcary
Interpreted SoOitzkys Mita,r Galop with Spirit and
the Misses McMahon. Bradley and Bagicy concluded
the nrst part OF tho programme with quickstep.
"Harmist0un.o Misses Z. and "A. walters led tue
chorus IN operetta entitled the irwin Sisters !"
Miss N. sullivan, pretty girl Oh iourteen spoke OF
81 Peter and Plus IN with the grace and
ease OF a finished iecturcss. Mrs. NJ. K,rwan IN
terprctcd Roselleu's ssRcverie'' the piano
with feeling, and the school sang ALPINE
Maids, 10 conclude the second part OF the
nrorramme rhc entertainment closed with an
opcretta, In which May pole dance was introduced
This was browning success the whole school taking
part The little girls, some scarcely oigbt years OF
age performod the most complicated dance move
mepts and evolutions without q single blunder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE GUNSER MURDER.

The Coroners jury in the case Of John Gunscr, who
was murdered at nisrcsdcnce East Williamsburg, on
sunday night the 18th inst met yesterday afternoon.
District Attorney Downing was present and examined
the witnesses. Nothing new was elected, and after
the examination OF several witnesses, at the
suggestion Of tho District Attorney, the case
given to the jury, aud, as Will DO
seen by tncir verdict, romans shroudcd in as much
mystery as when urst discovered People, however
are not found wanting IN the ncighborhovd who be-
licvc thai Mrs Gunscr and Adam Martin have not vet
told all that they know In relation TO the murder
Mrs. Gunscr's testimony was givcn In a straightor
ward and with apparent uthIulncss aad cool
moss, and " be possible that she has any knowledge
OF the murder sue is certainly most remarkable
woman.
The following Is the verdict OF the coroncr's jury
We the Jury, Ind that John Gunsor came TO his death
tho night Of tho 18th OF May, 1871 after the hour
Of eleven l.. NJ, or the morning OF tho 18th Of May,
1877, before O'Clock A. NJ, by CONFUSION OF tho
brain caused by some blunt Instrument in tho hands
oil some person persons to the jury unknown, and
we recommend that q suitable reward be offered by
the Supervisors Tor the arrest OF the murderer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE MULBERRY STREET MURDER.

THOMAS RYAN HELD BY THE CORONER FOR
KILLING MICHAEL MORTALITY.
The waiting room Of the Fourteenth precinct sta
lion house was tho scene OF tho second act in the
Moriarty- Ryan tragedy yesterday. The prisoner
Thomas Ryan, sat in the centre OF the circle formed
by the Coroners jury. His char WINS exactly over the
spot on which rcposed the bleeding corpse OF his
victim on Monday night. The room was illod with
people, who listened 10 tho Testimony Of Daily, Lyons
Durkin and the officer II was In every respect tho
Same as that which was published in the HERALD yes
terday morning. Each witness declared on oath that
Ryan had no apparent provocaton Tor his savage act
each OF them sworo that he stabbed and killed the
harmless Moriarty The verdict oil tho jury cou-
demned the prisoner, who was consigned to tho
Tombs without bail by Coroner Flanagan await the
action OF the Grand Jury.
While the Jurors were out OF the room gray-haircd
neatly dressed lady, In deep mourning stepped up to
Coroner Flanagan and asked nm II she might speak
with the prisoner. She was his mother Drawing .
chair close to him she bowed her ncad TO his, and
scarcely word was spoken by either lie seemed
palsed by remorse; she was speeches. win grief
THE TONES
Shortly after after two O'Clock Ryan, securely hand
cu,lcd aud accompanied by two officers arrived in
carriage at the Tonbs crowd collected, blocking
up tho sidewalk front OF the great door on Franklin
street and surrounding tho carriage Much curiosity
was manifested 10 SEQ she prisoner, aud when he
alighlod necks were strained 10 catcn view OF him.
Ryan stepped lightly To tho sidewalk, and, appearing
axous cvadc the gaze OF tho curious walked briskly
10 tho entrance. In Appearance he Is ABOUT thirty
wears OF age although he claims to be thirtycight
His height about five feet nine inches He limped
little he walked, and appeared TO stu feel the elects
OF the injuries 10 his leg caused by tho stone which
was thrown at him by Daily.
Alter the usual examination and entry Of the papers
In the case Warden Quinn assigned tho prisoner cell
on the second ter shortly aitcrward no was visited
by tho prison physician, who examined his injured
leg. When the reporter called Ryan was lying on his
cot reading u newspaper. lie jumped up when his
nano was called and hurried to the grated door. II
have nothing TO say about the matter only that
acted in scldecnce," was HIS reply TO the question
as to wheihor he wished to make any statement. de
40 pcarcd avoid speaking ON the subject OF
the tragedy, but rcndiy answered all questions as
h,a ON 10y m ent and past history.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
AN EX-ALDERMAN'S WRATH.

PUBLISHER ASSAULTED FOR REFUSING TO
DISCLOSE THE AUTHOR OF AN ALLEGED
LIBEL.
Considerable excitement was occasionod in Brooklyn
political circles yesterday afternoon by assault
committed by cx-Aiderman James Dunno OF the Sixth
ward on Thomas Sidebotham, the publisher Of local
weekly paper 1t appears that on last Sunday the
journal which the latter named individual pro-
sides published the following
What has District Attorney Brttou done with the
indictments against the Boss first lieutenant Jim Dunnes
One, believe. for murder in killing In the
on s SH m "ns ' Justice cs frauds
eated How long are these oathsomc exerescenecs nur
to vaunt their inquty and filth before decent
munityf
The ex-Alderman Monday obtained warrant Tor
upon the foregoing extract. The warrant exc
cuted yesterday afternoon ana tho accused appeared
before Police Justice Walsh and pleaded not guilty.
Hc Was released on bail In the sum OF $1,000. The
set down for examination Tor June 8. Before
ieav ng the Dunno said to Sidebotham, slf you
Will tell me who II was that induced you to publisn
this matter against me ! Will withdraw tho
complaint" Sidebotham replied that he would
not tell him then: whereupon Dunno said
he would hold HIM personally responsible
When the publisher came out Of the court room the
ex-AIdcrman again accosed him. saying ''Why ~
You toll me- like man, who wrote thoee articles or
inspired thcms" Il can't do H." was tho reply.
much for myself but those articles arc false and sour
riious and injure my vile and children more Than
and tell mo who wrote them sidebotham replied that
they were not talking liko men then. Dunno then
struck Sidebotham, knocking him down, and soon
he got up no again struck him two or three times.
An officer who happencd be passing AT the umc
rested Dunne VINO reenered the Police Justice Court
accompanied by the publisher. Tho latter individual
entered u formal complaint Tor assault and battery
against Dunno. who was released ball. the examina.
ton beng set down Tor Juno b.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE AMERICAN ISRAELIrES.

PROSECUTIONS OF -HE JEWS IN EASTERN
rupopE-sEcBETARY EvAIrS' LETTER-HE-
BREW STATISTICS.
The Board OF Delegates OF American lsraetes held
their second days session yesterday in tho school.
room OF the Temple Emanuel The FIRST bush
ness after the reading Of the minutes the report OF
the Committee on Statistics, which was read. received
and tho committee continued. This report showed
ia congregations and 1851 societies and institutions,
xh membership OF j0I persons ana III, chi.
drcn who attend religious schools Tue 'o,ai value o.
places tho jewish population OF tho Unteu states ~
100000 -.
Mr. simon Wolf, one OF tho vice presidents OF the
Roard stated 10 the meeting that he had while In
Wash ngton ade a personal appeal TO MT Evarts IN
behalf OF the jews OF Roumauia and asked o the gov
.rnment the oil Dr. Adolf stern, tue pres
sout consular clerk Bucharest aud tho instruction VI
our Ministers nj Vienna and Constaninopic, WIN q
v,cw or amoltorxting tho condition oil the Jcwlsh
ncopc IN those countries. the following letter was
received from Mr. Evarts In reply, and was read 10
the meeting ,sr.rv
wAsurscros. ID. O.. May ~. 1917
sG have 10 the receipt of your letter Of
IN. list inst relation the hardshps outraees ana per
In view Of oppression Of these unhappy people
Of the dangers to watch hey are s a
and tho urksh provinces TO
ss y. am@ plee I" ns the ws
,,rc,naii,ics aud you especially those In hou
mania M%c from she State which tho
ensayed the Feared hat Ordinary
and ~ cs"n Vino aesre see
present as enec,ve ~ y wished ~ :"
In turtle your wishes tue degarnomt VIII
nsructious TO take action in the mit,cr as VIII: w
his Judgment DO best calculated 70 hcc,o ~" @ s,r vun,
q ,Ss sonasn Of that 0pp'o''s wiH gfIp H. EtXHis
Tho Executive Committee, In their repors, say that
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE FERRY TICKET QUESTION.

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
In reading the HERALD for the past few weeks have
noticed in the "Complaint" column number Of COM
muncations TO the effect that the writer's have been
swinded by the Union Ferry Company In the pur.
chase OF tickets, and have as YET testimony
from the other side Now, am stakeholder In
said company Il wish was), nor an ofnce-hoder,
nor employee, and therefore have no interest
In IL, but am of the many thousands who cross
At Fulton ferry from Brooklyn 10 New York every
morning and back at night have been doing this
for the past ve years. and have been in the habit OF
purchasing tickets, but can truly say that during
that time have not my remembrance ever received
less than sixteen tickets Tor twenty-five cents. do
mean say that the Union Ferry Company is
pure and heavenly body. think that In some in
stances the comfort OF their patrons the last
sideratlon with them: but, judging from my expert
ence, am they can plead "Not Guilty" 10 the
enormous crime Of giving only fourteen tickets Tor
twenty-five cents Yours, PETE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
HOW TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH.

To THE Editor or THE HERALD
Noticing your article in relation to the celebration
OF the FourIh' gladly sezc the opportunity .put
IN my oar' and add my mite 10 tho opposition against
the existing foolish aud Improbable Of keep
ing the day which you invite all who desire TO crtcr
into crusade against, through the mcdumsnip Of
your widely circulating paper. What fond mother but
trcmblcs weeks before the approaching eventS what
aGectonatc father but makes up his mind to at
home thai day and keep eye the boys2 Then
there Is he waste oil money, when many without
the neccssaries of e. The casualties accustomed by
noise made by the explosives startling horses, and
Tires which arc the nvariablc accompaniment OF their
use by children. Patriotism requires such
fees. Let US commemorate the day In some OF the
many more beneficial and really more peasurable ways
which are open 10 US ana do away with another hum-
bug, thus making more room
COMMON SENSE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
ANSWER.
THE HARLEM TRAINS.

To EDITOR THE HERALD:-
send yoa letter contradicting a complaint made
against mo and the Harlem Railroad Company IN re-
gard to Eighty -sixth street station The victim cam
he tho 80 p. NJ from Forty second street,
got of at Eighty sixth street, and was informed ~
mo that tho z:30 from the Grand Central Depot
stopped at Eighty street, and also claims that no
came back take the 1880 from hero and found tho
Office closed and saw the 2:30 go by. Now wish 70
inform tho public through your "CompIaint Book"
that no person 10 that day saturday, The
lgtb) and asked INC " the $3.50 stopped at Eghty-slxtn
street Will also say that no was hero tor thar
tram, as was at my post when IL went up should
be pleased TO the 'svicm" at my oico and cons
vince him that he 10 mistaken. Yours, respectfully,
A. ovERBAUaH, Jr, Agent Eighty sixth street,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
YOUNG PATRON.


To THE EDITOR HEKALD:-
have road IN your ''Compaint Book" occasional
remarks about tho Improper OF bells the
streets OF this city,. Allow me to add another word In
protest against this abuse. certain amount Of hum
ana roar is unavoidable in centre OF trade and travel
like New York. Tho necessary amount OF noise, how-
ever than sufficient, and II appears rather odd
to have IL unnecessarily intensified by the jingng aud
sharp metallic cinking Of thousands OF little bols,
IL rs customary IN this modern Babylon. There
the ragmans bells, the mKmans bell, the cockmans
boil the grinders boil, the leo DELL. tho
humbug bell, tho political bell and others
Gus TO mention All these bells unnecessary and
public annoyance. Sun they arc musical whom
pared with the everlasting Ubiquitous JinginR vi the
street bells What are these bells Tor hear all
that be answered 10 tins question: yet IL is proved
IN Brooklyn, Sundays, that these wheeled iavor.
itcs'' OF tho public be run without bells No
der that dogs run mad aud bipeds lose their
What pandem0nlum for the sick and suffering aud
for those VINO arc blessed with 'ncrves or who. by
training aud occupation, have Unfortunately y ac-
CURED q refined taste ana delicate scnsUlItv Yo
men Of authority, please stop the din. CUES.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
LIFE INSURANCE NOTES.

A. g. Fay one OF tho persons indicted by the Newark
Grand Jury Us concerned In the New Jersey Mutual
frauds has represented 1t reported, by his counsel,
that he portion of the $4,000 missing cash
and also obtained possession oil the 900 mortgage
which he is ready 10 return to Receiver Parker.
IL IS thought that nothing further Will he done IN
the contest Tor the Continental receivershp before
morrow Mr. Wlam II. Grace is said TO DO willing
TO JON friendly suit TO determine as soon rs some
provision Is agreed by the other side for passing
OF his relief OF his eondsmen, IN case the
Court OF Appeals should decide adversely to hun.
There was no such provision IN the order OF Judge
Westbrook, and II for protection in this regard
that an Injunction obtained in the 0'Ncl proceed
inus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
AT SCRANTON, PA.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

SCRANTON, May 90 1871
Preparations are In progress for the celebration Of
Decoration Day IN Scranton on scale more extensive
than ever before popular subscription has been
raised to dciny the cost aud tho Veteran Soldiers
Association who have had the arrangements in charge
have spared pains or expense TO make the
fragrant with honors 10 their dead comrades. Busi-
meas will be suspended throughout tho city, and there
will be parade OF military and civic societies along
the principal streets, after which the graves OF tho
soldier dead will be decorated with flowers Grafton
will DO delivered oy General OSBORNE ut the Academy
OF Music, IN the evening" followed by grand concert
The ladies OF Scranton have lent themselves heartily to
tho movement and already the people have begun TO
decorate their houses for the event.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
A WORD IN SEASON.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
As the Albany day boats arc about to resume their
trips, would like make complaint which, II seen
to- will benefit the restaurants on these boats, besides
saving the passengers much annoyance. have trav-
elcd quite often the day boats and always found
that tue dining supplied with winters who,
besides being very SLOW inatentive II this IS not
changed tourists will bring their lunch 10 baskets.
CHANGE 1T.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE EDUCATIONAL RELIEF ASSO-
CITATION.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
A paragraph several Of the papers somo days
since drew attention TO the above society," giving tho
OF Of our well known citizcns as direc-
tors. On inquiry found tina, many OF these nanos
had been used without permission This should have
published had others in whom had conf
dcnco proposed to interest themselves In IT. To-Day
two OF these write that they have Withdrawn tho
permission to their names also. Under the cir
cumstances feel that the public should be put on US
guard, especially as charges have bccn made against
the old organization OF the same name. Yours ro-
specially, THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
Commissioner state Board Of CharitieA
NEw YORK, May 20, 1877.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
OMNIBUS DRIVERS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
glad see that your attention has been called
the carelessncss of omnibus drivers Last Monday
afternoon May a. about haIf-past two, was getting
out Of . Fifth avenue omnibus, ~ the corner Of
Twenty ninth street, when the suddenly started
on, and was thrown from the step head foremost.
Ny upper lip was cut, and the shock violent
have suffered from the effects SINCE Under the
system OF careless driving IL 10 dangerous for
ladies' to enter an omnibus. SUFFERER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
a LADY GARROTED.

As some iadios aud children werc coming along
Fourteenth street on Monday evening" after visiting
waisek's, and had got about hall way betwcc Third
and Second avenues they were approached by a man
who threw ore arm around Mrs Laudto's neck and
WITH tho other robbed her OF a watch yniucd nj
s25. lie was assisted by another man Mira Laudto
struggled and cried oat An olse Of tho Eighteenth
precinct gays chase TO tue assatants The chase r,
sated the capture VI OF the robbers who pavc
his namc as William Van WarL The prisoner was
committed without bail q, the Fifty seventh Street
Court yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
ROLLING CHAIRS FOR THE PARK.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
do not remember to hava seen III the compliant
Book" any mention OF the need in Central Park Of
rolling chairs, such as in use at the Centennial
Exhibition; and yet, for weak persons, old people
and young children they would be great boon. In
Decd thcre much to be seen and the space is 80
great in which IT, and the walks are SO much TO
be preferred many respects to the roads that
strong and we'll persons who wished TO great deal
in a single day would employ them. Tho privilege of
revenue toward the OF the Park. There should
DO different points In the grounds at which they
might be ob taIncd, and tho charge ought not 10 DO
more than twenty-five or thirtylve cents per hour:
A. B. G.
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TO THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Irregular Rider objects to the ton cents charged on
tho Elevated Railroad and suggests to the officers TO
either reduce the fare give reduction package
tickets Please allow TO make a suggestion. Az
the morning trains down and the evening trains up
arc crowded. package tickets twelve or fourteen TO
tue dollar be issued. receivable between the hours OF
ten A. NJ and four p NJ, or some such arrangement
US will tend the convenience OF the public
FOURTEENTH STREET.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
THE MUSIC AT GILMoRE's.

TO THE EDITOR THR HERALD
"Old Patron'' deplores the fact that Mr.. Gilmore 10
"ryng to educate the people up to high standard of
music ,, ana thinks that he should take warning by
"the failure OF Theodore Thomas .'Give the public
lively, popular airs Mr.. Gilmore" cries this captlous
critic "they will not pay their money to hear dull
music" Now quote from this evenings programme
and leave II to any right minded person II this is du
music :overture to 0beron; strauss mazurka; quar-
tette from Rigoetto; cornet variations; overture
10 William Tell the drinking song IRON "Lucrcz !"
fantasie on the Carnival OF vence;' ''The Heart
Bowed Down." from the Bohemian Girl" Marche
MiI,taire: picolo solo "The Little Wandercr;" ballad
.Embarrassment;' concert polka, Golden Robin. y
That seems pretty lively to me- "Old Patron" must
RENE mbcr that classical music Is popular with great
many people, ana Mr. Gilmore Is wise in sprnkling
Wagner with Strauss tor II his garden Is for the poo
plc it must please all hands and not cater only
those who would tnklc their beer glasses TO tho
music OF the "Mulligan Guards
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
PURIM ASSOCIATION.

Tho Purim Association celebrated its fifteenth amt
vorsary last evening, It's members, accompanied by
number OF ladies, attending the Fifth Avenue Theatre.
After witnessing the play, vesta," they adjourned TO
Dclmonico's, where supper enjoyed Dancing
1llod up the rest of the evenings entertainment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30

they ieemcd II inadvsabfc at present to take any
action rolaive TO the appointment o: United states
consul at Bucharest, IN view OF the complications
caused by the Eastern and the declaration OF the
Independence OF Roumania. The report also dscour-
aged ndiscrminae charity toward The Jews OF Pales-
tnc and hopei that the edic Of 1902 in Spain might
be revoked and the Jews accorded equal rights In
that country.
Alter resolution Of thanks TO the Temple Emanuel
Tor the use OF their room, the meeting adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-30
The HOUSTON STREET SHOOTING

Baptiste schwacrzler. OF No 100 Houston street.
who shot his wife and a Mrs lsclin on Monday night
was aragncd before Judge wandell yesterday and
committed TO await tho result Of the injuries OF his
victims, who are now IN Bellevue Hospital Schwaerz-
Ter was somewhat excited yesterday, but freely adj
mttcd the charges against nm.