New-York tribune., 1877-01-05
NEW-YORK CITY.


| navy blue and cardinal red.
The snow has been cleared away from the lake a'
the Park. and skating has been resumed ,
Deep cuffs of lace linen to be worn outsde tho
dress sleeve fashi Unable and pretty
The air of Broadway was thick with the lih-
precautions of snow shOveers the tracks and sde"aX
aud blooiless battles were fought all along the hhe
Our local life this week is rounded with scnSatiohs
One the aps the death oil the greatest
American railway manager and two more dayS " Do "
from. 49,,
Inspectors belonging to Special Agent Bracketts
Office yesterday seized quantity Of human hair es'ed W
be worth $500 cigars found concealed on the
steamer Vera Cruz. from Havana
Pickpockets are active in Third and fourth-aVe
cars Two thieves who gave their as James Wilson
and William Dale caught last night on the Ihirda'e
line and two valuable watches recovered
match game of polo, two trotting matches, a nat
race lady riders Roman chariot races mustang an" u
racing difficult feats OF horsemanship WIZ among
the attractions GlnOre's Garden on Saturday nghr
A skeleton was bagged the cigar store at NO.
ia Eighth yesterday 1t was left In sack Dy ali u
known man. aud being the MOrgue was recognized
by Mr. White the property Of a medical student.
Charles II. Swan, appointed by ex-Controlier
Green as Register OF Licenses in the Finance Department
was by Controller Kelly yesterday on the ground
that could be dispensed with without detimenI' 70
the public service
George McGill, age If, residing at No. 47S'Ihird-
ave. fell Of street car on the Thrdave'
line early yesterday morning. and his ght leg WAS
completely his body There is no hope OF his
recovery
SO many men were discharged on the first OF the
month many firms for other reason than that tef
employers keep them that another house OF
refuge srar Tenths and Avenue d. might be
filled nightly.
William Kane, mate of the steamboat Harlem, one
OF the Companys steamboats, has been presented
with purse by passengers that limo for his re
peated saving from drowning often al e
risk OF his own life.
1t has been suggested by social economist that
the high collars worn by young gentlemen Of elegant leisure
be utilized advertising purposes This would add greatly
pcuresqueness of public gatherings and would furnish
an endless fund OF conversation for playgoers
The Mercantile Library has modified Its system III
gard to delivering Of destroying the receipt
which each gave when he received book the paper
is returning the volume This mode Sc
member receipt for the book nc has had ana en-
abes lin keep record Of the works he has read The
library continues deliver books at the members residences
for 10 cents thus enabling its literary treasures
without making personal visit
The Commissioners of Charities and Correction
opened bids yesterday 5000 COAL which to be
delivered time to the outdoor poor The bid
ew the great amount OF snow in the streets rem
derIng Improbable No awards were
Mr Kellogg superintendent OF the OUTDOOR foof was
engaged yesterday in investigating the hundreds oi cases
where help asked visitor sent To the nous. of each
person making application and found worthy the ha ton
oi coal Is sent.
The following are the nominations for officers and
executive OF the Union League Club for this year.
for which will take place JAN IL For President
John Jay for Presidents, William Cullen Bryant Wiz
liam T. Dodge Noah Davis, James Emott William Oftoh
Cornelius r. Agnew Peter Cooper Luther r. Marsh, Jackson
s. schultz David Dows Joseph selgman Theodore itoose
welt Secretary Louis Lewis for Treasurer Geor3e
Cabot Ward Executive Committee class OF 1873 Josiah
NJ isKe Cornelius d. Van Wagenen. Fletcher Harper Jr,
Frederick III. Man, and s. Franklin stanton.
PPOOKIYN
The total amount of contributions for the theatcr
relief fund received at the Mayors office SlG,OO2 %
Nearly all the employees of the managers OF the
BROOKLYN Theaer who thrown out OF employment by
the e have reGngaged the Union Square Theater
The case of DIR. Ferdinand Keller of No. 252 West
warrenst brought charge Of assault and battery
against William Stevens conductor OF the Couitst nue.
was dismissed by Justice Walsh yesterday.
Another postponement Of Shook IL Pamer's ben
eft for the sufferers by announced yesterday
on account Illness OF Miss Clara Norris II her health
permits Miss Mutton" will be played al the Academy OF
Music On jan H.
A decree of absolute divorce was granted by
Judge McCue Wednesday in the case OF Mary liaDert
against Halbert giving the custody OF the only child
of the couple plaintiff The grounds for the action were
falling To provide ana unfaithfulness
Hyman Meyer, age 16. was arrested for an alleged
assault upon the theaer fire. with intent to com
nit felony to the Pemenary for four months
Yesterday he discharged by Judge EeynOlu on tho
ground that the commitment was faulty
caucus of Democratic Aldermen was held IN the
District Attorneys office "Wednesday night which dd not
break up till O'Clock shannon and Donovan
again absent they having refused attend party caucus
Alderman for the presidency OF the
board by Of to against Alderman Murtha
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.
The next lecture IN the Cooper Union Free Course
viii be delivered & on SATURDAY eyennS an IN ns sre' @ % ya
ton being the hrs OF series Of four lectures on TINS suo
Ject.
Al the meeting of the Catholic Founding Asylum,
at Institution, SiXtyeighthst and IhirdaNe yesterday,
monthly showed that $50 children were teceea
during past month and 200 homeless noeIs the nuinoel
OF children received charge up Jan l. 1871 was 12o.
The Board Of Managers of the American Bible
regular monthly meeting AZ the Bble House
Yesterday Reports made by officers and COM
nces showing the condition OF the society and the work
these reports viii not be published an
the annual meeting next May.
The "Old GuardD held an election for military
their No 2ll Fourtaye last evening with
the following result: Major, George W. Mciea'; ca; aih
James r. Hatneld and :. A Fuller; First Lieutenant ]. r.
Morris; First Lieutenant, c. h. Toad second leu
tenant, H. L. Fas and Junior Second Lieutenant O. Price
Prof William l. Marshall of Fitcnburg, Mass, will
deI,ver Wonderland" the Vel
NewYOrk CITY Teac'ers Association at Sen"ay
Hall O'Clock this afternoon. Since rs former delivery IA
this city OF the views have been cOl0ed when adus
much value Illustrations OF this marvellous region.
A meeting of the American Rife Team of 1876
was OF the National Rifle Association No
20 PaTk.ruH sterty afternoon decide the time and
place hol next competition for the Centennial
Trophy. regretted by the members present that the
the team Of compel In every
instead of once year. provided by the rje was
tember.