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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
THE RIVAL MARSHALS.
p1sGgAcEFuL SCENE IN THE THIRD DISTRICT

prsGgACEFuL SCENE IN THE THIRD DISTRICT
COURT.
Joseph H. Dcane, Deputy Marshal, attached 10 the
Third District Civil Court In Greenwich avenue was
arraigned before Judge Murray, at tho Washington
Place Police Court yesterday charge OF assault aud
battery preferred by City Marshal Peter W. Salmon,
also attached to tho Third District Court. Marshal
Salmon's lett eye was in deep mourning, and Deputy
Marshal Deane's nasal organ showed unmistaka-
seems that ON Tuesday afternoon u gentleman,
a stranger to both Salmon and Dcanc, came to tho
Court Tor q summons Ho met Salmon the door,
business Marshal Salmon proiered his services As
the Two were going up STAIRS Deputy Marshal DeaDc
was com Dg down, and he also stopped the stranger
and proncred his SERVICES struggle here cnKued
should have exclusive possession OF the stranger,
and he was but too glad 10 make his
escape from both OF them and get
out the building. Then Salmon and Dcanc set 10
real earnest. and sort OF rough and Tumble git took
place in the halfway. Yesterday, when the defendant
was asked by Judge Murray what he had TO say Tor
himself, ho replied "Why, Judge, TINS man Is reg
ular brute. lie tries 10 bul-doze everybody around
tho court, and have stood II long enough lie told
me yesterday was marshall was only 'hccler'
ana | told him he lied. Then he struck me and
struck back"
salmon contended that Dcane struck him first, but
the evidence contradictory That the Judge de-
cidcd to disnls the complaint Judge Murray, how
ever told the conbatants that he would like to lock
both OF thcm up Trey richly deserved IT, and that
was crying that two officials connected with
q court OF justice should make such an exhibition oil
thor brutal instincts before the public. Tho two rival
marshals then lct tho court, and with them went
host OF ward politicians others who had occupied
tho front benches most OF the morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
FARMERS AT RYE.

Six men and woman, Jointly indicted Tor grand
larceny, alleged to have been committed under some
what novel circumstances, were called upon to plead
yesterday in the Circuit Court at White Plains West
chester county. The names Of the parties arc io-
lows:-Thomas j. Smith, John NJ. Brundage, Herman
Brundage, iona G. Brundagc, iona G. Brundagc, Rob-
ert Cronk and Julia l.. Stcdwei. All OF the men are
understood TO be farmers living IN the town
oil Rye, where the woman also resided win
her father, Joseph Stedwell, who said
to be Of unsound mind. The commissioner,
or guardian appointed TO manage the estate oil Stcd-
well, recently ieascd The farm and dwelling house OF
the latter TO party named Sarlcs and this not meet
ing with the daughters wishes she resolved TO check
mate the TRANSACTION Accordingly, on the night OF
the 20th ult, she, with the aid oil the parties named,
as Is alleged, caused all tho furniture IN The house 10
be carried away. Tho stables also broken on
the night and TWO horses, together with wagon
ana harness. taken OF, proceeding which IS also
charged against tho same parties All OF tho accused
pleaded mot guilty." and gave bonds 10 appear for
trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
A YOUNG LADY'S ADVENTURE.

Miss Julia Baxter, of Dorset, Mass, had . disagree.
ablc experience OF lifc tho metropolis yesterday
morning while walking down Park row. An irrc-
prcssblc gamin spotted her as likely prey and whilo
her attention was attracted by some object In
the street stole quietly behind her aud denly
snstchcd her pocketbook. containing $45, from
her pocket Miss Baxter caught the lad.
He squirmed and twisted, aud, by dexterous move
men slipped from his coat, leaving the garment In the
hands OF the astonished young lady, and quickly spod
away She then called Police and Oncer Briten, OF
the Fourth precinct, hurried TO tho The lad
by this time block away aud running like deer. but
the officer gave chase and soon ran him down. During
the chase the boy threw away the pocket book, which
tho officer picked up. AT the lombs Police Court tho
young pickpocket gave the namc of Michael Whitney,
and, with unbushng cirontcry, pleaded not guilty.
He was held IN default OF bail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
BROOKLYN YACHT CLUB.

The regular monthly meeting OF this organization
was held last evening in tho club rooms, Montague
street. Brooklyn. President N. OstraDder occupied
the chair and Commodore Dickerson also present.
The Treasurer 8 report showed that the club
elected n member OF the club. Rear Commodore Dill
lon chairman of the Board Of Trustees stated that he
had arranged for the publication OF club book for the
three years. tho necessary changes in the list OF
members, yachts and signals TO BIO madc each year.
In to inquiry regarding the condition OF the
club house at Gravescnd Mr. c. G. Gunther informed
the meeting that II was IN as good condition as when
first built.
The Chairman inquired OF Commodore Dckcrson If
he had anything report OF the scientific exped
ton around the world proposed by Mr. J. ID. Wood
run. of Indianapolis Tho Commodore replied that he
did not, but thought that Mr.. woodruff would be IN
New York shortly In relation to the matter:
The proposition OF Mr. Woodruff. who is member
OF the Brooklyn Yacht Clue, Is to make voyage round
the globe a vessel oi about one thousand tons He
proposes sail under tho flag and wear the uni
form OF the Brooklyn Yacht Club. Permis.
10 do this has not been given. He
Will DO accompanied by about eighty young
men who, II the necessary permission IS gwen. Will
also sport the buttons and blue OF the club. IL pro-
posed that the expedition should call at ports ana
places of interest with the Wow OF making various
kinds OF scientific observations Some OF tho men,
bers of the Yacht Club think That eighty young men
who afford 10 make the two years cruise can also
afford TO pay something Tor the privilege OF wearing
the club uniforms. No definite action however, has
yet been taken regal ding Mr. woodrun's proposition
Mr. Osborn announced that u member OF the club
proposes TO start within short tmc on two years
cruise round the globe in one hundred ton craft Tho
voyage Is to be OF PLEASURE and on the cruise he
would fly the flag of the club and wear It's uniform.
The members name was not gwen. About eighteen
friends OF tho gentleman would accompany MIN on his
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
1.-THE TERRORS."

number OF young thieves, known as "Thc Tcrrcrs,"
have their headquarters on tho corner OF Twentynrs
street and First avenue, in the Eighteenth ward The
ages OF these young ruiIians vary from twelve to A.
teen years. First avenue IS their resort. and they
make It n perfect paradise for plumber robbing small
boys and at times, when strong In numbers and mad
dencd with liquor, even attacking men. Thomas Nus
tcrson or the chef members OF tho
Although but thirteen years OF age, he is lover Of
ardent spirits The son OF Henry Degncr, OF No. 43j
FIRST avenue attacked by these young rufians
Tuesday evening and badly treated by them. The
went aid his son, when he received, reward
for his patcrnal solictude several blows from long
iron tube Oncer Foley gave chase TO the
and succeeded IN capturing Mastcrson He
raigncd the Fifty street Court yesterday and
sent to the House OF Refuge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
PICKING POCKETS AT A FUNERAL.

While the funeral services of the Very Rev. James
Tittu, pastor OF St. Anthonys church, were going on
yesterday, Detectives Wood and Ferris noticed TALL
slight moving in and out of the crowded aislcs
a very suspicious manner They watched him closely
and finally him put something inside pocket,
though both his hands seemed to be in the pockets
OF his overcoat The detectives asked woman
who standing near HIM II she had
lost anything, and feeling for her pocket
book she discovered IL was gone. The young
man was brought to the Central Office, and Mrs. Ann
Murphy OF No. 107 East Forty second street, made
conf plant against him. The prisoner, whose name Is
james Ioocy, was searched and In one OF his pockets
was found a copy of yesterdays HERALD with tho
notice Father Titta's funeral marked by star If
TO call Tooeys attention to the ACCESSIBILITY OF attend
ing 1t in person. He is known TO the police i'm
ported English thief and has been operating this
city for some time. Judge Murray, at the Washington
Place Police Court, yesterday held him in $500 bail 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
THE ROSE STREET MURDER.

Thomas Cusick of No. 80 Rose street. who gave him.
self up March 4 to Captain Murray after beating and
kicking his wife Bridget until she nearly dead was
brought before Coroner Enger yesterday to await the
result OF the inquest on the body OF the unfortunate
woman who died on the 9th instant. Several wit.
nesses xnmned-Captain Murray, Michael II o.
gan aud Christian Niller-and the jury's verdict
that the deceased came to her death from injuries
nicted by the prisoner Captain Murray said that
the latter gave himself up he said he beat his wife be-
Micr the wrctchcd man beat his wife and drag
her bleeding and insensibe out upon the landing.
Deputy Coroner Cushman testified that In his opinion
death caused by compression OF the brain from
travasation OF blood upon IT, due to internal injuries
The prisoner declined TO testify and was committed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
METHODIST TRACT SOCIETY.

Tho managers OF tho Tract Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church met yesterday the mission rooms,
at No. sos Broadway. A matter Of some importance
to tho society came up Tor consideration. Tho late
Miss Dancer among other bequests left to the society
$4,000 The managers have received copy Of the
will and citation 10 appear before the Surrogate of
this county tho 10th Of April prox contestant from
Indiana is feared, and the managers may have
ploy counsel and defend their interests under the will
In view, therefore, OF the possibilities OF the case Dr.
Du Puy moved that the Treasurer OF the Tract Society
be authorized and empowered TO act In THIS
matter and TO employ counsel, II necessary.
But inasmuch tho society already has
a committee whose sole business II Is 10 look
after lcgacics Dr. Vincent and others thought would
be dscourtcous to take this matter out oil their hands,
the more 80 since they mad only one otpcr be-
quest OF $3.50 to look alter during tho year But as
Or. Du Puy suggested this committee is scattered
other States well IN New York, and they cannot
be called together promptly IN an emergency, which
may in this case and he had dread OF red tape
Ii tho Chairman OF that committee f. b. Treat, could
be and empowered TO act, Dr. Du Puy would
have objection. Mr.. Treat lives in the city has
Office In the Mission Building and Is readily
bic At all times Tns mn,,er s was referred
of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, whose office
is also In tho same building, received $40, OoO
under Miss Dancers WILL The union has en-.
gagged Judge Fancher to look after It's interests
aud, as suggested, he can at the same time look out
for tho Tract Socictys bequcst. rhe society has
granted $6l6 money and $40 600 pages
ing past three months, aud now tho Newark IN J)
Guy Misson-a union socictyasks Tor l44, 900 pages
OF tracts be delivered smaller parcels. The Method
list churches Of Newark whose pastors indorse Tho
application gave $l66 in 1876 ana oy the law Of the
society they arc entitled TO only one-hai that amount
In tracts. But inasmuch as they received none last
year. because they were IN debt TO the society," II was
thong well to give them what they asked tor now.
Precedent prevailcd however together with Tho
sidcration that the Tract Society IS IN debt about
5000 The assistant treasurers, who PROBABLY have
funds Land, werc requested by resolution TO
m n
ment. Othcr matters OF minor Importance were trans
acted and the meeting adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
BROOKLYN'S HEADLESS BODY.

AN EFFORT TO SETTLE THE PRESIDENCY OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL TO BE MADE TODAY
new difficulty has presented itself TO the rcpup
lcan members Of the Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen in
tueir efforts break tho deadlock pending over tho
selection OF President OF that Board and at the
time elect OF their party to the position in dis
pute should the order OF Mayor Schroeder DO obeyed
requiring the Common Council to meet to-day at two
r. 81 and TO hold sessions daily thereafter, except
on sundays and legal holidays, until they agree
upon permanent President" the outlook would
be unfavorablc for the republicans II appears that
Two Aldermen OF that party Will be absent from town
Today. Their absence would, of course, throw tho
election into the hands OF the democrats, assuming
that eleven members acknowledging fcaity to tho
party slate bearing tho name OF Robert Black Of the
Fourth ward for President Will DO present Alderman
Donovan, oil the Twelfth ward in such an cvont, even
though he should cast his vote with the republicans
would DO unable 10 defeat tho election. The
latter gentleman says he is "a democrat and
viii coutinue TO the end to represent his
constituency as representative oil their VIII IN all
matters OF public policy. Hc claims further that tn
city has lost nothing by the failure OF the Board 10
organize, and he will attend the meeting to-day and
discourage his duty IN such manner Az to hun may
appear best The Corporation Counsel has decided
That the May or has ui power given him by the CHAR
Ter to call in one notice series OF meetings. II tho
Aldermen thus notified should fail 10 respond, they
could be compelled by order Of the Court TO do so.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
MIR. QUNENZERS REMAINS.

short time since II announced that the sons
Of Mr. Quncnzcr intended TO have their fathers body
cxhumcd, in order to test Tor poison, by means Of
which they supposed his death had been procured Dr.
Marsh, OF West Twcnty.fourth street, was to have
made the analysis, but on exhumlng tho remains they
were found IN such state OF decomposition to
der analysis difficult and barren Of any exact re.
suit The coffin was cavcd in and large amount Of
clay had mingled with the human dust AS clay, es-
pecaliy the clay OF gravcyards, contains very largo
pcrccntum OF arsenic any analysis IN search OF that
poison would have been unsatisfactory, as tho pres.
encc or the poison would not prove anything Or.
Marsh is OF the OPINION, after careful investigation
OF tho casc that Mr.. Quncnzcr died from natural
causes and that the certificate OF DEATH assigning con.
gcstion OF the lungs as the cause, correct.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
FATHER TITTA's FUNERAL.

The funeral services OF the Very Rev. Father James
Titta, pastor Of ST. Antnonys Roman Catholic Church.
we're performed yesterday forenoon in the church OF
winch be was tho respected head. The church was
thronged long before the ceremonies commenced by
those who had known the deceased during his life.
time had learned OF his pety charities and amiabie
character. A grand high mass celebrated for the
repose OF his SOUL the Rev. +. Charles o. S. f., ON.
ciatng as celebrant; Rev. f. Leo, O. s. f., acting
deacon and Rev. f. Eugene OF the Order, serving
as subdeacon. The masters OF ceremonies were the
Rev. f. Joachim and Rev. A. Ryan, both priests of the
order of ST. Francis Vicar General Preston delivered
the funeral sermon and addressed ngregaton
both English and Italian, ana tho Right Rev. Dr.
Lynch, Bishop OF Charleston, s. c., pronounced the
blessing u the close OF the services. Among those
present behind the altar rail from
the orders OF the Carmeltcs, Domincans, Passonists
Benedctines, Capuchins fauiists, Jesuts and other
holy orders.
Tho Very Rev. James T.tta, q. 5. F., was born In
Gombitelll near Lucca, Italy, April, 1881 He entered
the Order OF ST. Francis IN lS46, and after having
studied at Rome was ordained in that city in 1854 In
medateiy alter his ordination he made Doctor of
Philosophy and after teaching for time with
about 10 become Doctor OF Sacred Theology,
when, account OF his fine voice and his talent Tor
music, he was induced to become member OF the
oil the Lateran asica the leading choir Of the
Eternal City. He came TO America in 1859 to join tho
lanented Father Pamps ana his companions
In founding ST. Bonaventurcs and the Prov
ince OF the Immaculate Conception OF his Or
der At the breaking out Of the civil war
he volunteered and served as chaplain of the Eleventh
Pennsylvania cavalry. He held Offices OF trust
In his order and abOred with different mis-
sions throughout the country. Father Titta was
elected provincial In 1871, and became at the Same
time pastor OF ST. Anthonys Church IN this city He
remarkable for his gentle disposition, refined
manners and comprehensive views. He mado him.
self dear to every member OF his congregation and
though fond lover OF his native Italy and her
people he cherished affections for the people oil
the land he made his home
CHURCH TO THE DEPOT.
Tho remains taken from the church yesterday
afternoon aud conveyed TO the Erie Railway Depot u
be to Allegheny Pa, where they will DO inferred
The following gentlemen acted as pail bearers John
John McDermott, James J. Manning, James Reyes
George l.. Williams Michael Norton, william Cleary
o. Tensi and W. Kelley. The hearse followed u
the depot by a large number OF his parishoners, as
we'll as delegations from the ST. Vincent do Paul. Holy
Name Of Jesus ST. Anthony's Italian Benevolent ant
ST. Anthony's Temperance societies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
GREENWOOD CEMETERY.

A meeting OF tho trustees and lot owners OF Green.
wood Cemetery held one O'Clock yesterday
Afternoon, In their rooms. No. 80 Broadway Mr..
George A. Jarvis presided, and Mr. Joseph a. Perry
acted as secretary Mr.. Perrcpont President OF the
Board Of Trustees presented tho annual report which
was accepted One thousand copies were ordered to
be printed. The report showed receipts IRON various
so1rces including sale of lots, nermcnts, interest
stocks and bonds and sale OF bonds OF 1910, ISL 49,
which, together with tho balance OF cash hand JAM
nary !, 1875 made total OF 1916 81 During the
year tue expenses amounted to S3l5.154 3d. leaving
balance In tho treasury January i, 1877, Of
81 161 3d. Tho Improvement fund consisted OF
S73s. 525 H. distributed follows:-Unitcd States
govern nent bonds 1926 600; city bonds OF New YORK
and Brooklyn, $4,000; other assets s253,525 H.
The total number OF lots sold 10 January l, 1877,
%, 400, the total number OF interments was
1Sl ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
A MARRIAGE IN COURT.

James Gronney, truck driver looked very sheepish
when arragncd IN the Tombs Police Court, yesterday,
on tho charge OF seduction Tho complainant a
young woman named Mary Mannion. VINO teariuily re-
lated the story OF her wrongs. The Court looked
harshiy at the prisoner ana asked HIM " ho did
did not want 10 marry the young woman. This
had evidently occurred to him before looked
up In hment ana eagerly asked n sucn
would set hun Tree. The magistrate replied In the
Affirmative, and James gleeiuy expressed his willing
ness This JOY 10 Mays heart, as she quickly
wiped away her tears and SAID that all she wanted
The couple thea badc TO take each others hand
and the simple ceremony, as prescribed by law, was
performed. The groom kissed the bride nj It's concu-
sion ana the happy pair left the court room for hon.
eYmoon trip along Centre street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
WEDDING THEM OUT.
LARGE HAUL or CIGARS AND CIGARETTES
WHICH HAD BEEN sMUooLED INTO PORT.

LARGE HAUL or CIGARS AND CIGARETTES
WHICH HAD BEEN sMUGGLED INTO PORT.
For long time past there has been spirit OF rivalry
existing between the inspectors Of the Custom House
and the officers attached the Office OF Special Urea
sury Agent Captain Charles N. Bracket as 10 who
should make the seizures Of struggled goods,
pccislly cigars and cigarettes brought here from
Havana.
A short time Captain Brackett's men inter.
cepted the steamer Columbia in the bay, and after
what they thought thorough search left her
without being able to find anything that not
strictly in accordance the law Inspectors McCort
ana Hagan. however followed up this search of The
vessel and their abors rewarded with tue
OF over ten thousand cigars
About n week ago the Havana steamer Vera Cruz
arrived here and Treasury Poop did 20 nearer
an examination than To take cursory glance al The
vessel and manifest but they kept their weather eye
open, and anything was found amiss they abstained
reglously from giving II any pubncity. McCort and
HagAn were there also, but found nothing.
TRACKING
Captain Bracket had been posted TO some rrcgu-
arltcs on board the Vera Cruz and Tuesday night
IN company with Two oil his inspectors. Messrs Jack
North River. Wnlle In the pcighborhood OF the Battery
the trio saw an express wagon beng rapidly driven
down West street, coming from the vicinity oil pier No.
8. They followed the wagon and saw II halt IN Rector
street. near Grccnwch In front OF dwelling house.
The driver unloaded several large trunks and bags aud
convey ed them inside the building, after which he
drove of as hurrlcdy as he came. Captain Bracket
ascertaned the name oI tho occupants, nlicd out
warrant and despatched his two aids to the
house OF Judge Fred. G. Gcdney in West wenty second
street. have II signed. II was two O'Clock ycster.
day morning when officers arrived at the Judges
house, ana us u was necessary to serve the
warrant by daylight the Judge at once affixed his
signature. The premises containing the trunks. &C..
We're closely watched until daylight, when the officers
entered, scizcd the express load lett there
vcycd the Same To the Custom House. On opening
tho trunks thcy were found to contain 200 cigars of
the finest brands, IS 900 cigarettes aud lot oil choice
Havana tobacco in leal. The latter was evidently
as regular ircght. The cigars said 10 DO worth
$500 per thousand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
TWO FOOLISH MEN.

Peter Kane, residing at No. $50 Gates avenue, and
James Fitzpatrick, OF No. 4ol Lexington avenue,
Brooklyn, employed at the Greene and Gates Avenue
Car Stables to attend tho sick horses we're poisoned
In rather singular manner yesterday afternoon.
For some reason unknown they divided bal OF bella
donn. moi ve.n Them aud each halt The balls con.
tam about slxty grains each. some two hours elapsed
before the men made known what they had dona
Physicians were summoned ana emetes administered
hui wilnout any beneficial effect, as the poison had
memo, rated their systems After short consultation
n was decided to inject morphine into their arms.
This was done bat slight hopes are entertained Oh the
recovery oil the men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-15
MIR. BELTS oBsEQUIEs.

Yesterday morning the funeral services over the late
John s. Belts held at the late residence OF de-
ceased, No. 800 Degraw street, Brooklyn Besides tho
friends OF the family there was an attendance of the
members OF Holland Lodge, No. s, f. and A. NJ, and of
the old Fire Department of New York Mr.. Belts
when boy, was u clerk the house OF l.. NJ. Hon-
man. OF this city, and was aferward In copartnership
with william Gerard, and subsequently the firm OF
Gerard, Belts X Co. established. MIR. Betts d led
the lltn the age of sixty three, after lingering
illness. The remains were conveyed to Norwich Conn,
10 n