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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
A MODEL SON-IN-LAW.

Edward p. Valentine, young married man. residing
with his wife at NO. 20 Union avenue, Brooklyn,
arrested yesterday mpaint of his mothern-law
Mrs. Mace, of No 473 broadway. The charges against
young Valentine are of very grave character invov
ing OF crimes which would to have been
the work Of fcnd instead of human being. 1t
that young Valentine, about three years ago. induced
Mrs. Maces daughter, Emma to marry him.
AT the time OF the marriage tho youthful husband
wanted by the police for several minor nisdemeanors
ana when ho became aware OF the fact he went
Boston, where he remained for about year. He then
returned TO Brooklyn, but was not moleGted by the
police and went TO reside with his wife. BY con.
tnua bad treatment he drove her insane. and she
removed to- the Fatbush Asylum. Becoming better
she returned home. aud again lived with her husband
his promising that she should receive better treat
ment. His promise Kept, and about a
year ago, 1t is alleged, he assaulted his wiie's
sister, Alice, girl sixteen years OF age.
II rs also alleged that In August last he committed
assault on Mary Mace, another sister OF his wife, a
Oh Id Of thirteen years vi and repeated the offence
on the I'd OF January last Mrs. Mace stated that he
knowledge of these was first maize known her
Saturday last aud tua when she accused her
ln-law OF the he SAID that he had committed
them The prisoner accuses his wife and sisters OF
being improper charac Valentine, when taken
before Justice Senior yesterday, committed Tor
examination. He Is twenty six years OF age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
NEWARK PREsBYTERY ON DANCING.

In the Third Presbyterian Church, at Newark. the
Newark Presbytcry met yesterday aud INDUCED in
considerable discussion, pro and con, touching tho
propriey OF church members attending popular amuse
ments, such balls, reunions, theatrical perform
ances &c gwen under the ause Of charitable objects
Tho discussion was brought by the report OF a
committee appointed at the last session In
which pretty strong ground was taken against such
amusements Tho law passed by the General Assem-
In 1918 declaring that such performances were pro-
ductve OF vicc and immortality was approvingy quoted.
Rev. DR.. Craven, the clergyman who prosecuted Rev.
Mr. See lately for allowing females to hold forth
wrong but country or cotillion dances
as danced private parlors, were not
wrong. Round dances we're wrong, he urged. because
a man clasped young lady in his arms. whirlny her
round the room in way tending to iasciviuusne3s.
Rev Dr. Fccr Smith excited great laughter at DR..
Craven's expense by suggesting that the inventor OF
dancing ought to have arranged only tor stage dances
Although the sense ol the Presbytcry seemed TO
be strongly favor oil 'shuttng down"
on church members enjoying the delights
of Tcrpsichorc wnen IL came to action
report deemed best to refer II back to the
committee tor modification Rev. Mr.. Bowman, OF
Caldwell, who had been charged with and censured by
congregation tor malicious conduct aud dishonesty
toward lady member, appealed to the Pres6ytery Tor
a lul hearing The matter was referred 70 commit
90
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08

In New York. with . moderate circle OF acquaintance
aud good handwriting. should ever spend cent Tor
Abundance to theatre.
formerly critic OF the Daily New undertook 10 break
up the bill board system London when be assumed
the management ofthe Gaiety Theatre He abolished
bill boards pictures aud posters, and rclied upon
newspaper advertising alone to inform the public OF
what going on al the Gaicty For three years the
struggle was bitter and his Losses heavy but ne perse'
vercd and he has succeeded Mr.. DAILY, also a news
paper man and excrc. Is pertecting arrangements
TO carry similar reform here lie has always set
his resolutely against tick believing that
performance worth seeing Is worth paying tor ana u
useless forge AN order his theatre since orders
are not recognized. But II is very doubtful whether
In this policy he receives the counteEance and assist
ancc Of the press, aside IRON The leading daics:
All the little papers, ignoring the fact that they are
cutting the lie and the cash out OF their advertising
columns In favor OF free tickets From the editor
70 the printers devil every body employed them
Is a Tree ticket lend Not satisfied with personal
admission they all demand tickets for their friends and
deal out tickets as TO their advertisers Refuse
them once and the manager makes personal enemy,
who lampoons him II literary "p's" his advortlsc-
mont II mechanical. The newspaper reader can easily
trace the finger marks OF these deadheads energetic
and able manager means free tickets "Courteous
and efficient treasurer" means free tickets "Liberal
and attentive business manaper'' means lots oi free
tickets. Then the theatre Is closed or the manager
cannot renew his lease and the parting tribute TO "a
management which has sustained The high reputation
OF the thcare Is long wall over free tickets which
may not come SO freely from the next victim
little forgery more or less cannot make much dill
ference IN system radically wrong and therefore
Justice Flammer may be proud of his decision When
managers agree that II Is absurd to allow the public
TO come into theatre iree as II would be 10 allow the
public to walk into bank he Up themselves to the
money; and when the press, IRON motives OF right as
well OF selfinteiest cordially sustain the
in this agreement then, and not till thcn, Will Justice
Fammcr be ashamed Of his ruling and tho theatres
be amply supported by the public, which they ndubt-
STEPHEN FIsKE.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. March 9, 1871
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
A M U S E M E N T S.
THE FOURTH CONCERT OF THE NEW YORK MO-

THE FOURTH CONCERT OF THE NEW YORK MO-
FART CLUB.
The Mozart Club is composed OF the best members OF
Theodore Thomas orchestra, and organized last
for the express purpose Of giving tho finest
chamber music in public. The enterprise Is commend
able, and has met with encouragement though
not commensurate with their unusual merit.
Last evening Steinway Hall had audience OF about
700 people, all OF whom. II may be safely said.
assembled solely In the pure love OF music. The
programme was admirable. The finest number
the sextet by Brahms. solid and strong, and we'll
played. Mr. Joseph Eiler gave the "Ave Maria" OF
Schubert the oboe with tone that has been noted for
years In Thomas orchestra and when recalled played
the "Adelaide' cxqusiteiy. We admired this wonder
full song more on the Instrument than wo ever did IN
the voice. The only novelty OF the evening a
quintet by Armn Schotte, musician OF this city.
1t possesses much feeling. and the andante
especially delicate and lovely The vocal music OF
the concert was supplied by Mrs Louise Oliver. The
following Is the full programme-Scxet In Nat, op. IL
two volins, two violas two voIonccos, J. Brahms;
songs by Schubert and Schumann solo for the oboe,
"Ave Maria,' Schubert; aria. ''Stradeiia," Fiotow
(Mrs. Louise Oliver; quintet op. !, in major tncw)
Armn SchOtte.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
wANTED-AN EXTENSION AGENT.

The Sheriff of Kings county is looking after Dudley
W. Haynes. who escaped from Deputy Sheriff Cav
anagh in Brooklyn few days ago and has not since
been The fugitive was appointed pension agent
by President Grant In 1862 In 1873 the appointment
was revoked. Last week John W. Shepard, Of No. 406
Marcy avenue brought suit against Haynes to recover
$500. He intended 10 open saloon on Flatbush av-
enuo and borrowed money, intending TO pay when he
realized in the new enterprise AS he alled 10 meet
the gwen to Mr. Shepard, that gentleman caused
his He was permitted TO leave the Jail In CON-
pany with the Deputy Sheriff III order to obtain ball.
which was fixed IN the sum OF 5000 He borrowed 81
from his CUSTODIAN under prcenco Of buying medicine
for sick child, aud eutered drug store, leaving Cav
anagh outside awaiting his return Haynes has-not
since been seen In Brooklyn. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE BOND STREET FIRE.
How the Flames Did Their De-
vastating Work.
THE BURIED TREASURES.
Losses and assurances on Stock and
Building

At nm carly hour yesterday morning tho nremen
succeeded in subduing tho flames Of tho great
fagration at Nos /, and Bond street. They
worked hard all day. and late last night they were still
deiuging the smouderIng debris with water. but IL
expected that the ruins would be sufficiently
cooled of to admit of the work OF removal being
begun before next week. Much OF the valuable prop
er.y locked up IN the buried safes and the owners
unable 10 estimate their full losses until It Is
known whether the contents Of the sales are
harmed.
THE FIREMRX NOT AT FAULT
great deal Of Indignation was manifested when
the public learned that the fire. which began at
quarter to eight p. NJ. Tuesday, confined for
over hours in the cellar and lower floor of the
doomed structure without being extnguished. This
gave rise to not few charges OF mismanagement
against the Fire Department The hrcmen, however.
would appear, did their best to stay the progress OF
the flames often at the risk of their lives When the
flames had burst through the roof and the smoke was
drawn upward they bravely stood their ground amid
tho rcdhot columns, and work which fell
about them. The great mistake Of the night, 1t Is
generally conceded, was made by Van Tyne, the fire.
man of the Gorham Silver Manufacturing Company
He discovered the fire after O'Clock and
instead OF giving alarm, locked up the building and
search Of the engineer forgetting to turn or
the steam from the engine in the cellar When the
hrcmen arrived the they found dense black
smoke pouring from the building, which was shut up
and locked almost as securely as though IL
had been safe. Soon after the effective
work OF the engines the flames had begun
the collar floor gave way and fell into the subceIar
giving the fro entire control OF the underground por-
ton Of tho building and full play for distance Of
thirty feet to the ground floor Of Nos ana Bond
street. Tho flames then burst forth with redoubed
fury. They ate through the dividing wall between
Nos. and 8, and gradually burned through seven
floors TIL they reached the roof BY halfpast eleven
the lire had gained its climax II was not until one
O'Clock that the flames were under coutrol.
The following diagram will show the position OF the
different buildings destroyed, injured only threat
ened by the tames:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
JOE COBURN.

THE PRISONER STILL IN THE TOMBS AND
ANxIoUsLY LOOKED FOR ALONG THE WAY TO
SING SING.
Joe Coburn remained in his cell in the Tombs all
day yesterday, watching and waiting for tue mandate
which would convey him to the rural ing Sing for the
brief OF ten years, but 1t came not The prisoner
improved the brief respite in receiving calls from his
friends and admirers, but to-day he will probably be
called to emigratc.
At many OF the stations on the Hudson River Rail-
road south Of Sing Sing tue arrival Of tho afternoon
train. which believed to have the convicted prize
fighter board. awaited with urdisguiscd In.
by Of men and boys all ANXIOUS catch
a glimpse OF the notorious Grim nal. AT Sing Sing
motley assemblage, numbering over 500 persons, had
congregated near the railroad depot to look the male
factor whose "casor'' was about to be "shied' into
the old clothes at the prison. there to remain Tor
decade until he escapes or pardOned out. Tho
non appearance OF C0burn occasioned general dsap-
poEtment among the curiosity seekers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
"MR. KINDS TROUBLES.

New YORK. March 9, 1877.
To THE Il DiroR OF THE HERALD
Under the above heading an article was pointed out
to me, in yesterdays issue OF your paper, which Is
calculated to damage my future prospects unless
and PLAIN statements of facts printed In
diction Ny agreement with Mr.. Ayres was for
occupancy of his theatre for period OF two weeks,
terminating Saturday March TO- but my acting man.
agcr Mr. George r. Sabury, by carrying oil my receipts
Tor the Saturday matinee and the evenings perform
ance and who had my in his The
time, placed me in unfortunate dilemma; other
wise should have been in position to have honora-
bly, discharged oil my liabilities, and, armed with that
agreement, would have disputed Mr. II. Watkins pos
session OF he theatre during any portion OF my term.
Respecting the drama Of .'lnshavogue,' II was writ
ten by Mr.. Charles Horsman, an English actor, ana
surreptuousy produced IN this country some years
since, and the absence OF any international COPY
right act between this country and Great
Britain l consider and lay claim to
beng much ininc as any other
persOn's. True the drama has been considerably
hashed, and OF incidents closely resembling
some in the "Shaughraun." "Thackeen Dhu," "rrod-
den Down" and many other patriotic IRISH dramas,
are to be found IN the same. would have attended
the rehearsal on Monday morning could have come
my agent, whom was seeking at the time, tar
and wiae, but he having my agreement on his person.
was left powerless; otherwise would have held my
own, and punished Mr.. s. Tor the embezzlcment Re-
specially years. JOHN l. KINDS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
WHO KILLED FRANK REILLY?

Captain Cherry and Detective O'Connor, OF the
Eleventh precinct, since the death OF Frank Reilly,
victim OF assault by the 'Gocrck street gang"
been diligently at work obtaining evidence to
the Of the assault and the persons who took
part in It. Yesterday morning they brought before
Justice Fiammer at the Essex Market Police Court,
John Daniels, alias CRAB, OF No. $40 Sixth street, aud
James Lynch, alias Dougherty, OF No. 800 RivIngon
street, who charged with beng concerned in the
assault Miss Lizzie Reilly, sister OF the deceased,
testified that before her brother died he stated that he
had been beaten with cuo and stabbed several times
by Lynch and Daniels They both positively denied
the charge but committed without bail to await
the result Of tho Coroncrs inquest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
MISS PARKER'S CLAIM.

woman of respectable appearance, who some years
ago must have been quite good looking, was charged
in the Fty-seventh Street Court yesterday morning
by Richard c. Fellows with having gone TO the resi-.
dencc OF that gentleman. No 16 East Fifty-eghth
street, and created disturbance there by claiming to
be mis- vile. The lady, Tor such she seemed TO be- was
at first detained, but yesterday afternoon she was
allowed To 20 on her recognlZance and her prom
ise to leave Mr. Fellows in There appears DO
some cause for the woman's strange conduct Ii is
improbable that she would conduct herself without
reason. Her name she gave Parker aud one OF tho
Southern States her birthplace.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
NEWARK'S BLESSING.

Very Rev. G. H. Doane, V. G. and Administrator OF
the Roman Catholic Diocese OF Newark, including tha
entire State Of New Jersey. has issued an address TO
the clergy communicating the contents of letter from
Bishop Corrigan, now in Rome, for collection ON the
occasion OF tho jubilee OF the Holy Father. The Vicar
General in his address states that Bishop Corrgan,
after speaking of his audience with the Holy Father.
IN which Holiness had inquired mlnutely about the
condition of the diocese, the number OF priests, oil
seminarians the religious communities. &C., the
Sovereign Pontif gave his blessing 10 the Bishop the
clergy, the seminary the RELIGIOUS communities in
sttuons Of learning. all religious houses and asy ums
&c, and finally to the entire people"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC MOTIFS.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTFB
This evening Messrs John Wild and George knight
will receive benefit at Booths Theatre.
demons" will be performed for tho last time
Friday evening. "Pque Will be given Saturday
afternoon.
Now Workers will be treated to opera bouGe In Eng
lish by the Oates company next week. 'The Daughter
of Mrs. Ansos has been selected for the opening per-
formance.
Theatre. will have benefit this afternoon
ing, and excellent dramatic bill will be given
each occasion.
The sale OF tickets for the 'Wagner Festival" con-
tuues to be very great There seems to be wide felt
interest in the proposed production of Wagncr's
operas la Bareuth. II the managers keep their
promise OF producing them in thoroughly efficient
there be doubt that the venture will re-
suit In q financial success
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
NOVEL STATUS OF A COURT.

Owing to sudden attack of illness Judge Dykman,
presiding Circuit Court aud Court OF Oyer and Ter
miner convened at White Plains Westminster county,
last Monday, was compelled on Tuesday morning to
adjourn the Court until the following day. 1t trans
PRED yesterday. however that the Judge too Ill to
attend: and as the day telegram sent "
Judge Pratt, requesting him to CONS on and occupy
tho bench In pursuance OF the adjournment TO this
message II Is understood that the last named judicial
officer replied that he would be unable to DO present
until this morning. Should such DO the some Of
the lawyers have gwen II their opinion that the CIR
Court cannot legally resume It's functions for the
torn for which II was organized
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

10 TnR EDITOR OF THE HEgALD:-
May ask, through the medium of your compliant
Book" II you will please call the attention OF the
proper bureau to the TACT that the oil The streets,
once SO properly and bencncialy displayed the
ner lambs, have IN very many instances entirely DIS
appeared, and IN others become obIieraed 10 be
unintelieibe and will you respectfully request that
this convenient and surely inexpensive mc,hod oil
letting the wayIaring man Know oil his whereabouts
be not allowed TO iail into disusey BINlE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE TABLES TURNED.

The case OF James f. Hanna against Eliza Jane
Bcckman, nee SPOTS, for bigamy came up before Jus.
ticc Elliott yesterday. Mrs Beckman approached The
bar smiling, and asked adjournment for week to
allow ner obtain the necessary evidence from vr.
gina 10 snow that she had married the man.
Justice Elliott told her 1t was unnecessary, Hanna
would not appear against her, his recognition
"Mason'c bcar' having frightened him away. She
tbercupon made charge OF perjury against him, aud
the Justice granted her warrant, which will be
cuted II possible before Mr.. Hanna gets away, II he
has not already gone
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
PROTESTING TAXPAYERS.

The property holders the assessed district affected
by the proposed widening OF North Second street,
WILLIAMSBURG, met at Masonic Temple last evening,
Mr.. G. W. titzsimons presiding The project has been
pronounced impaclicable by the Board OF Assessors,
who declare that the properly will not pay the cost OF
the Improvement and the object OF the meeting was TO
ndorse this opinion and TO press The Legislature 10
repeal the o 1871 which authorized the widening
petition with 100 names OF lot owners will be for.
wardcd to Albany ut once, accompanied by vote OF
thanks Tor the work already dope by the Assembly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
ST. PATEICKs DAY IN BROOKLYN.

Yesterday the Brooklyn Board OF Police and Excise
Commissioners granted permits to the rival Irish
civic societies parade the 18th inst, in honor OF
the patron saint OF Ireland The route OF procession
chosen by the Ancient Ordcr of Hibernians was pub
lished in the HERALD OF Monday last. They will turn
out about SIX thousand The ST. Patrick's Mutual
Alliance will rendezvouz at the junction OF Marcy aud
Flushing avenues 1T eleven O'Clock a. NJ. end will
thence Lafayette avenue, to Fulton street, TO
Joraemon, Court street, to Atlantic avenue, TO
Bocrum place. where the parade Will be dismissed. 1t
Is expected tina. $500 men will parade with the Al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE NEW AMERICAN MUSEUM.

This interesting place of resort the Bowery, near
Grand street, Is rapidly making itself popular with the
east siders Many of the curiosites exhibited here
really wonderful, and the Museum itself is well worth
hours visit The famous Captain Costentenus, the
tatooed Greek, and the German dwarf iamiiy
among the principal attractions. New additions
being constantly added the many interesting features
OF the Museum
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE OLD SALTS MISSION.

The Seamen's Bethel Temperance Society celebrated
IT'S sixth anniversary last evening at tho Scamen's
Mission rooms. The annual report was read ana ad-
dresses were delivered by several gentlemen, among
others Colonel H. ID. Tyler, j. A. Faulkner and DR..
law. The exercises of The evening, which were very
entertaining, consisted OF recitaiions singing and
music There was large attendance OF seamen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
opsrnucrING THE SIDEWALK.

TO THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
respectfully solicit that your attention be called to
the fact that In the day time the sidewalk of Beaver
street, between William and Hanover, On the side
occupied by the Maritime Exchange, is almost con-
tnually occupied by groups OF men, principally
foreignerssea captains and the nke-engagod IN con-
vcrsaton, that II is Impossible Tor pedestrians TO
pass The notice oil the police should be called 10 tho
tact ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE POLITICAL MILLENNIUM.

Mr.. William Marshall was recently appointed men,
Der Of the Board OF Park Commissioners tho city OF
Brooklyn. Mayor Schroeder notified him OF his APP
pointmcnt to the Office, and In acknowledging the re-
ccpt OF the notification, Mr. Marshall says that he viii
accept the position 'on the express condition
services Will be rendered witnout salary" Inc law
likes The salary al $4,000 per year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
FOREIGN MISSIONS.

A missionary meeting, at which Rev. Joshua Kimber
presented the claims OF tho foreign missions. held
last evening at St. Philips church. No 307 Mulberry
street Thore large attendance OF members Of
the church and others
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
THE ISLAND BELLE.

Tho whereabouts Of tho survivors of the Island BEN
have boon sought for IN VAN for the past
II would be advan taaeous to them If they would give
the Cashier OF the HERALD some cew TO where they
can DO found.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
FATALLY BURNED.

Joseph iurtc aged three and half years, died laN
evening at tho Reception Hospital from burns acc.
dentaIy received the day previoua The Coroner WIN
hold an inquest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08
"BLooD AND THUNDER"

NEW BROADWAY THEATRE,
New YORK, March T. 1871 !
To TIE EDITOR oF@THE HERALD:-
The article you printed in the HERALD of to-day Is
calculated convey a false impression to the public.
During my interview with tho reporter representing
your journal did not make use Of the expression
.bood and thunder" and have intention OF pro-
ducug dramas OF that character the stage Ct the
New Broadway Theatre Very respectfully yours
j. Ii. AYRES, Manager.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-08

Tota amount OF insurance.. 5000 Soo
The New Jersey companies that arc losers by the
fire are the Newark CITY, Now Jersey and Mechanics
each OF whom hold policies for $4,000, and the Fire.
mems 81 500
The New York herald., 1877-09-06

OU17 SO AVA GERMAN LADY AS DAILY
A.Cl roverncss private pupils to instruct IN
German French English music best references. Ad.