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The New York herald., 1878-05-30
THE FLOATING HOSPITAL.

The Floating Hospital OF 81. Johns Guild, for poor
children Of this city, will probably resume It's regular
50 miner excursions on tie Sd OF July. Tho visitors
OF the q uiid report great deal OF sickness among
ten ,mcnt house children and everywhere they have
visited they have been bcset by the mothers 10 know
when the excursions would begin again, us they con-
sidsred them tho salvation OF their suffering little
ones The Martha Washington Tea Party at tho
Academy OF Music Febru .ry did not result as sue
ccssiuIy as had been anticipated, and netted but
600 As each costs $3.50 this will not 80
very tar toward the summer work. 10 carry on tho
excursions the trustees oil the Guild are Obliged 10
appeal TO tho puoc Tor iunds, and is Is hoped their
appeal will not be IN vain.
Inc mothers as well as the children are benefited
by the trips ana the two good meals providcu Tor
Them. From 700 10 900 persons are taken on eacn o
these excursions. In 1915 tWeEty-two excursions
were given, carrying %, $50 persons mothers and
children: IN 1876, thirtytnree excursions. carry Ing
2s 22s persons 1871 tnirty-six excursions carry
ing 33,Ot7 persons. The barge has been renovated
TINS spring and made 10 accommodate more people.
1 no managers intend, by economy, TO Keep the cx-
penscs ol EXCURSIONS down 10 $50 each, even
though they do carry large number ot people. Tho
Rev. Alvah Wiswall manager OF the excursions, who
rs at present abroad studying the European system OF
charities will return time 10 resume his duties on
the barge
Con lributions Tor she floating hospital fund may be
sent 10 the treasurer. Mr. W. II. Guon, No 20 Broad
way. or to tnis Office.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
MORE COUNTERFEIT FIETIEs.

The authorities at Castle Garden, since the discovery
OF the counterfeit lfy.doliar bills on the Tradesmens
National Bank oi this CITY have bocn watching every
steamer, IN tho expectation OF uucarthng some more
OF the spurious noes. Their efforts weto rewarded
yesterday. Two passengers, John Dolschall and Ed
ward Dobrour, both nauves OF Menrcn, Austria, ar
rived on the steamer Losing, OF the Hambrrg Iins,
landed at C4sto Garden yesterday morn Ing.
Thcy intended 10 start Immediately Tor Wyandottc.
Kan, and ior that purpose applied for tickets to
the rallroad agents At Casc Garden Tbey pre- entcd
nity-iOar bills In payment, and as the money Was
Recognized as counterfeit they were closely examined,
when u was discovered nat Doscha had nine ol tue
bilia or $780, while Dobrour had tour, fz00 They
were Immediately take1 IN charge anu brought beioo
tho Austrian Consul VINO interrogatcd them as 10 tho
manner IN which they procured The money. They
stated that before leaving Hamburg they had storped
Mt the motel kept by Meyer Co. anu the at,er,
at their request, had changed some horins into
American uapk notes. In proof ol this Dolsehai
showed receipt. stamped Meyer Co., which stated
that $500 30 had been pai Tor l250 HORNS. and Do
orour receipt which stated tnHt 500 had been paid
Tor SIS forms Besides the nino y.doiar bills Dol
schali received $40 80 IN small bills and silver, all of
which genuine.
any oi TINS money. but that the ives will be put on
Meyer Co., OF Hamburg, who arc responsible people
and who were undoubtedly ouped by confidence men.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
A BLAZE DOWN TOWN.

An alarm Of hre early last evening detained muE
titudc OF downtown employees tho hborhood OF
No. 81 Vesey street, where large coufagration
seemed for time i'm mincnt Onlcer Webber, OF the
Twenty seventh precinct attracted by the smol Of
burning MATERIAL summoned Roundsman Cahiii,
ana the pair, quickly locating the burning build.
floor, whence the flames wore already burst
ing from the windows. The interior, however,
was nlled With scraps OF innsmmabs material. aud
IN an extremely short space of time the fire swept
through The ceiling above, and burning down through
In a blaze. When the engines reached the scene
the red garc ot tho con1agration was cast uron
The street from the three stories OF the building
and the occupants OF noghooring houses were
action CT the tire laddes restored confidence
soon, and when powerful stream was turned upon
the house, demolishlng every WINDOW at sweep and
pouring in flood upon the flames II became apparent
iaLcied In quarter oi nm hour tho hre was under
control, IN double the time IT was out completely
The house was owned by Charles H. Truax,
Of No. 134tn street, who loses about 1000.
On the first floor Martin Lawlor was fitting
up new liquor saloon ana hc, perhaps,
will have occasion 10 put So 600 down ON his pr0fs
and loss account. Morris SCHWARTZ fancy goods 70.
,tacr. nau his material damaged 20 thp amount OF
81. .OO0 aud II. Hess, VINO occupies Tho three upper
noors as paper box factory Will doubtless ose about
IS 000 Shortly alter tho nre was extinguished 2
tue lines, aad hurrying up to RoundsInar Cahiu
TOLD him she was MrA Morris Schwartz She
had come from hospital whore her child was lying
In quest Of her husband, who she said, mad gone 70
perhaps from excitement, but the story Ot certaiA
denIzeus of the neghborhood who claim 70 have seen
Morris leave the house hv0 minutes before the nre
broke lent certain shade oil suspicion to her pro-
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

NEW HAHNEMANN HOSPITAL.

The New Hahncmann Hospital, on PARK avenue, bo-
tween Sky seventh aud Sxyeightn streets, IS now
nearly completed and will DC 10 October for tho
reception OF patients. Tho money Tor tho building
when has cost upward Of $7o.ooo, has been raised
chiefly by the Laaies' Aid Association, of which Mrs
Gordon W. Bsrnnam is the president Recent con-
,rIbu,ions nave been made Tor tue completion Of the
building by tho following named adies:-Mrs. Cath
asiDe l. spencer, $1,000; Mrs. Horace !. CLARK,
$1,000; Mrs. Alexander stewart, 81, 0OO. Tho iol-
towing named geDilemen have also literally con-
tribulcd Henry Hilton, $3.50; Gordon W Burnbam,
<lv0; Josiah VI. F.sKe, 500; salon Wales. 500;
o. IA. Palmer, 800; y. X. McAlpine 800; 5. Is. H.
Vance. 800; = Snciair Tousey, 500; William Raddc,
800, Charles :. Slniin. 500; W A. o. Hegcnsn,
&IvU; Jonn & Wiicis 500, aud William orion. late
pr,siIent OF the hospi,s 500 Al the annual meet
ing OF The hospital the oiloNing were elected tru-
tees Tor three years:IieBry hiitcn john 4. Wilct,
saiem IL. Wales. Wheeler II. Pcckham, Frederick A.
Conknng, Gcorge W. Clark, Henry X. Thurbcr aud
stephen Il. Hoe. At the annu 4 meeting OF the rus-
tees The following officers Tor the ensuing year were
elected president, salem IL. Wales; Vice Prcsi-
dents Hiram Cakins and sinciair Tousey Secretary.
Roger H. Lyon; treasurer, John /. WIl.ets.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

there would be no such scandals In unrversai
suffrage. And now you note stalking over ths field
apparltions IN long gray and brown coats that
down the feet disclose heavy boots aud spurs II
you been the East, in nese war times least
YOU remember that you these same apparitions
wandering about ConsIantinople They might be Cos.
Sacks they might be Circassans but they ara only
our friends who play and II Is not their swords
or spears they are swinging about in that reckless
manner hut innocent mallets with bamboo handles
with which vcry they will be hunting the sod 10
lind ana drive tho ball.
GESEpAL GRANT AxD THE PRIscE OF Wales
Az | said, a moment ago. General Grant had &C.
cepted an invitation to visit the grouud, and pune
tuay TO the nour drove up in an opcn landau.
Mrs Gran, Mrs. Sartoris and Miss Beac the daughter
oi ex-M, Bcae, accompanied him. In another
carriage cx-Mlnister Beale and hA wife rha
General was received by an American member OF tho
ccb, and with party escorted 10 seats. de locke
remarkably well, watched the game with deep ID.
terest He had never polo played, and saw SO
much value the gamo that he proposed 10 the
x-NInster that morning early thcy would como
out and have tral game am not al liberty Ia
spread unnecessary alarm At home. still there ia
this comfort tnat tf any OF tho Americans take
care oi themselves on horseback or pony back with
or without nA let's IL IL exPresdout and our ex-
0f such a game polo In the army, and AT West
Point especially, US improving the cavsiry
vice. Some timc later The Prince oil Wales
rived. HIS Royal Highncss had been over 10
lish church, the first time he had ever lard
tho corner stone English church outside Of Eng
land Ho was welcomed by some OF the members
ana escorted to the grounds The Prince looked re-
interest," snunering about with his friends and spend
ing an hour on the grounds
Al tho close ol The game the Prince drove back 10
his hotel General Grant left shortly before the
formally aud will be accompanied by tao Minister,
the Consul General and Governor Mccormick
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
GOING TO COLLEGE.

The v,ct.ations OF all the classes Of The New Iorh
College, in Twentythird street, terminated yesterday,
and The candidates for admission ior the new ysai
were received 10 the afternoon by President 'wsoh
assisted by tho following named tutors:-L Goodwin,
4. G. Tsdall. Jr. J. 4. Morrison, 4. w. Fisher j.
Sim, c. E. Lydecker, w. H. Kenyon, 1. II. Hunt, II.
L. Burnett, William g. McGuckin, " N. DAVIS aud N.
Rapp.
past O'Clock, when their certificates OF standing
awarded by the city schools were received by the
faculty. Tue regular examination CT the applicants
will not taKo place until the I'D OF June rne total
number Of students who applied for ADMISSION
Yesterday was 1885, OF these 1g7 applied 10 enter tue
collegiate course, 2lS the collegiate and scientific
cJurso and 470 business commercial 'onc year,
course. TINS course allows the applicant 10 choose
one foreign language 10 addition 20 the business
studio. Yesterday i44 candidates selected the French
language, 2sl German and IS Spanish The numoof
Of applicants Tor admission IS nearly double what Y
was years ago year of756 applicants lilo
wcro rejected. The examinations viii % made ~
seven aiiferent subjects OF study-namcly spelling,
bisory grammar. ari hmetic algebra aud geography
and drawEg for those entering the collegiate course
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

WARDEN OF THE TOMBS.

Al the meeting OF the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction yesterday the long pending question
OF appointing Warden Tor the TomDs was taken into
consideration md Of the many applicants tho place
sir. James Finn Confirmed Mr. Finn Is man OF
practical experience IN the line OF his promotion ami
thoroughly acquainted with the duties he Is called
upon TO assume. lie has been keeper In the prison
Tor the last ave years, auring when time he has
gained the gooi will OF those with whom was OIL
cay connected by his strict attention duty ana his
steady hab.ia Previously he nad been detective ior
four years in the Fourth ward. Whic not active
politician he is regarded as a stancl democrat
Tn. ISil0wink resolutions IN connection with the
above subject were passed oy tho Commissioners Of
Charities anu Corrcction.--
Resolved. That honorable mention be made Of Warden
Marx Finley for MS faithful and able performances Of the
uutcs OF acting Warden of the city Prisons since the
Of the late Warden John Quinn, and that his salary
te Increased to IL .5cu per snnum.
Resolved That Keeper James Finn be otsd to the
position oi Warden of the City Prisons made vacant by
Of the Hrden ohm Qunn that his aa
arr be ~, 90 per
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

FRAUDULENT NATURALIZATION.

Important proceedings have been Instituted with o
view TO asccrtainns the number OF fraudulent natu-
ralizition papers alleged 10 have been issued IN this
city, principally at the lime OF tho olcston oi 1858,
WHOM, ~ 10 said, tho number Of frauds lar exceeded
that OF aay year since For instance IL 10 stated thai
Judle Barnard sanctioned naturaxa OF TO- Ooi
aliens within ten Gays prior TO the election OF 1868
Ever riuce that time these ana thousands OF otner
have been registering and voting at elections
Marshal steven Mosher oi the Com mi ssioncrss
office, seuchcd the records OF the Supreme ana
super or Cours, aud, upon his ain 1avt ne compls,u
ant that there was no record OF several thuusand
papers issued, Commissioner Davenport mad warrants
served upon about thrcc thousand. The Dili for
issuing sucn warrants-$i per capia-was objected 10
when presented Tor pay ment on the ground that the
warrants had not been Issued through and with the
knowledge Of the proper autnoritieshe Law Depart
ment In response 10 several of tho warrants a
number OF sne alleged raudulenty naturaxed voters
appeared ycstcrday before the Conn sstouor.
Amoag them was James Kerkwood whose csrt,ncau
o. NATURALIZATION, while appears regular on its facs
ana ~ iorni, and bears the signature OF James NJ
sweeney, ccrk, has no record on nie IN the court.
Mr Ehwsru h. PUN. Record Clerk VI the County
Clerks oincc, ,esthcd that there no record vI
the ccrncns OF naturalization OF kcrk wood Several
other names were called, but In The absence OF
proper persons the inquiry a. 70 them was adjeurnsd
until tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
FIRE IN WHITE STREET.

Early yesterday morning flames were secn issuing
from the basement Of tho Ave story iron building
Nos. Is and 15 Waite street. and an alarm was at
once sent out. The work Of The Fire Department
considerably retarded by the heavy IRON shutters
which secured the to the burning building.
After agsravating delay the shutters wcro burss
open and then powerful streams Of water played
tho flames. Before the hre was cxtinRuished tho
stock and building were considerably dam
aged. Tho lower portion OF The building
was occupied by Josephthal Brothers, importers Of
taIlors' trimmings Tho nrm hnd largo stock OF
goods tho promises the summer trade,
amt they estimate tncir loss from fro aud water at
about $50, 900. Tho basement used by Knower
Hines Thomas, clothing importers. They mad on
orage 800 cases OF goods which havo been damaged
by water and thoy OF opinion that their loss will
amount 10 $4,000 Kapp SAX, dealers IN coaks
and suits, occupied The second floor Their effects
have been damaged to the extent oil S., 900. These
nrms are iuily covered Dy insurance Tnc sup
posed 10 have originated IN the boiler room. Tho
danlag, 10 the building will not ex eed 900.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
THE HOUSE THAT CARR BUILT.

WHAT THE ALDERMEN AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS HAD TO DO WITH II.
II Is understood that OF the cases under which
the Grand Jury will present indictments against the
aldermen Is the resolution passed giving permission
TO Thomas f. Carr TO erect q showcase and show
window on The Of Thirty NTH street aud sixth
avenue. The attention OF Mr. Joseph Blumentna,
Superintendent OF Encumbrances, nrst called to
this building In the early part oil last April.
He noticci tnat tho sido OF the framo house the
northeast corner OF Sixth avenue and Thirty NTH
street had boen out to cover the stoop line
The owner and occupant were Officially notified by
Mr.. Blumenthal 10 discontinue the work. An cx.
am nation Of the prcnises also made soon after
by Comm issonor Campbell, when Mr.. smith, tho
owner. MAS notified that the building was An en-
croachmsnt upon the public highway and
Alderman B,giin introduced a resolution in
tho Board g'vlng permission TO Thomas +.
Carr 10 'retain stand now In front o No. 75 Wost
Thirty ntn street Between TINS date aud lno lltn
OF the same month the cncroacnment was removed
Alderman Bighn's resolution having passed was sent
TO the Mayor. On lnc 10Th II was wibdrawn Ny tue
Aldermen from the Mayor, as the encroachment be-
ing removed no authorization Was requisite
MoRK COMPLICATIONS
Another resolution, however. was passed on the
same day permitting Carr 10 erect showcase aud
show window on The Same premises. The Mayor
vetoed tho resolution, but tue Aldermen passed
1t over his veto on the I'm inst Then tho
Department Of Public Works again stepped IN
Corporation Counsel and Mayor, ana insisted that
the work should not go ON. An Injunction xas next
procured by the occupant rcsra Mug the Department
OF Pubic WORKS from IN ntericrence wtn the work. n
rs now assertss ~ officials IN this department. that
the proprie,ors Of the premises have again gone
work tho erection OF building almost similar
10 that originally removed by Mr.. BIunentha, being
l21s feet long, tset nigh ani fcet deep The right
to do this, II Is also stated In the es instance,
claimed under permit gwen soiae time Tor the
erection OF . showcase. The authority under tho
second A.dermanic resolution asserted as legally
operative, Daving been passed over Mayor Eiys
veto gives the size OF tue projection allowed, accord
Ing to diagram. at tnirty live iset IN length,
iour feet beyond house line street and Two and
ouchali feet boy ond Sixth avenue IL is turthcr
argued that the injunction oniy covers the points
erecting a showcase aud show window and gives no
PERMISSION whatever Tor any other extensions. IL has
yet bccn deter miued by the Public Works officials
as TO what additional steps they will take IN view OF
these complications, when may become imporlant IN
consequences o. the proposed indictment OF Alder
men. fhc departmcn, relies principally In this con
troversy upon provision OF section IL OF the charter
oi 1874, winch says (ailuding TO the powers Of tho
Common Counci) :-"ro regulate the OF tho side.
walks and pavcmcus the extension oil building fronts
and house fronts within the stoop lincs.n
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
SMALLPOX.

The brig Bessie Mary which srcd from the Island
OF Matanxas the 18th inst. arrived ~ the foot OF
Congress street, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, with two
cases OF smallpox board, though she had passed
through quarantine and had a certificate IRON
the Health oflcer Of the port. Tho Captain,
William Buck, and the mate, lrving Buck,
we're founu TO be SIX with smallpox.
The crew consisted Of hino men, and the captain
had hrs vile apd child on board. The Brooklyn
sanitary Inspector discovered that uve OF tho men
who had gone ashore were ~ Cherry street boarding
house, ana he noined the Health Board oil the iac
The vessel was back Quarantine where she will
be detained until thoroughly dsinfcctcd. The Bessic
May ssi,cd IRON Scotland, January "a, Ior Havana,
ana is consg gntd John Nevin's sous Shc lett
Havana lot Malanz,s April -, leaving the latter
port the date mentioned above
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
THE CENTRAL PARK STAGES.

TO rHg EDITOR THx HERALD:--
ON behalf OF many citizens and In the intcrcs, OF
visitors Central Park is suggested that the route
oil tho Park carriages or Stages be extended be-
yond tho PARK limits 10 High Bridge. THIS
would be advantage to visitors coming 10
the city and aiso to residents visiting III .
Park There is no way Tor visitors 20 reach
High Bridge except by private carriage at great ex-
pensc. Tne Gilbert Elevated road wall soon convey
passengers to Fiityninth street. Many persons will
desire the points OF interest ut the upper
the island. and way ready ana cconomi zeal eau
be provided as by the Park stages. small advance
In the fare would he just, and travellers or visitors
would gladly pay for the increased convenience anu
advantage Let the route be extended to High
BRUCE, aud everybody will commend the caauge aud
be graIfied =. J. q. b.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
AN UPTOWN PEST HOLE.

To THE EprroR OF rng HERALD:-
As member OF one Of over hundred families
who are hourly compelled TO breathe = poisoa nous
atmosphere desire call attention TO tho lsrriDle
condition OF the sunkcn lots bounded BY Third and
Lexington avenues and l0Sih and io9ih streets The
water always standing there Is now heavy mass Of
green vegetable matter, exhaling deadly vapsr
making u Impossible 10 enjoy q hall hours outside
exercise open windows witn0ut becoming
conscious OF tho poisonous breathing. A.
tenton has been frequently called TO this pest hole
by residents, but NO notice nus been pad 10 tho
nuisance II letters addressed to the Board oi Health
arc noticed to whom shall we apply Tor succor
VINO will children from the lnalarious dis
eases they will DO certain to contract tins II
this horrible nuisance Is not aDatedf
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
1HE MULOCK CONTEST.

The Mulock came up once in the New
Jersey Vice Chanccllors Court at Newark, yesterday
upon The summing up Of the evidence. the suit Is
brought by mrs. Maria Mulock. OF New York, against
her son, William y. Muock who acted as his mothers
agent In the matter OF large OF real
Newark ani elsewhere ~ invoIvos $3.50, ,000 the
allegation OF the compa nant Is that her sou william
procured her ssnauts TO three deeds by ffaad, which
dscps conveyed tie ren estate ~ quciun iron her
him. BON sides are reprcscDted Oy strong array OF
counsel. the defendant navng Uniod States Com
sloner john Whitehcad and Daviu Dudley Field
The case will last several days.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
MRS. vosBUReH ABDUCTION.

To rHR EDITOR TuE HERALD:-
Would not Mr.. flanders have been justined In
shooting down the New Jersey detectives who IL
vsdcd his house and forced Mrs. vosburgh TO accom-
pany them 10 Jsrseyf Should not Governor Robinson
demand that these persons be sent 10 this city for
Llal aud severe punishment alter convictonf Are
we sale our houses II such outrages can be com-
mitted wilh impuail.? l supposed that . mans
house was his castle, ana that IL could only bo
vadca by due process 81 law. Governor kobinson
should look into ths outrage. SENEx
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
RAILROAD FARE TO NEWARK.

TO THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Having had occasion 10 visit Newark on Monday
and my return not having time TO purchase
ticket ~ the Office OF the Pennsyvaais Railroad CON-
pany was required pay ioriy.tnrce cents fare
New YORK. rhs regular prcs Tor u ticket ls twenty
cents, and as my drawback on the company called
ouly cents VAS charged thirteen cents more
tnan Inc ordinary iare Do you not consider this
outrage on the travelling publics VICTIM.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

uNIxPRovED GROUND IN CENTRAL PARK.
To THE EDiroR Or THE HxsALD:-
Your readers mus. have often observed large area
OF unmproved ground Central Park lying north OF
the Reservoir. Why cannot this wild, romantic and
beautiful portion of the Park be made available Tor
the lovers OF horseback fidings several miles OF
bride pains might be opened At u Hlling expense
and i great boon conferred upon the large
rapldly increasing class who indulge IN this hcalthu
and iuvisorating exercise EQUESTRIAN.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
THE DOOM OF DOGS.

The dog proclamation viii be Issued BY Mayor Ely
on turday next On the l5tn prox the pound Will
be opened. the next important c,ly Offices 10 be
hicd that oi dog catchers Already several hun
urea waru statesmen nave nlru appiications. MS
Honor has not yet determined whctner he Will DIVIDE
the places evenly between the democratic ana repub
lcan parties Of the CITY, make the "Board Of
DOG Catchsrs" q non.partisan body. s#N
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
A CoUNTERFLIr FIVE.

Before United States Commissioner Benedict, yes
terday, Rene Du -Four, French butcher, OF Flat.
bush, Long Island, was arraigned on a charge of
passing a count terfsit ave dollar bill Thc counsel
Tor inc accused claimed tnat his client was nos
aware that the bill Was bad when he attempted TO
pass It, Ths Com mmissoner reserved hts decision.
The New York herald., 1878-05-30

fNorE.-Letters intended for this column must Dc
panied BY the writer's full name and address TO
insure attention Complainants who sre unwilling to
comply with this rue simply waste time In writing
Wrire only on ono side Of the paper ED. HERALnl
The New York herald., 1878-05-30
RAILROAD UNIFORMS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Way are not tho station masters Of the New Jersey
Central Railroad. particularly the Long Branch divis
iou required u uniform, the same MS passcn-
ger tram couduct0rs SO that passengers could know
positively that they addressing the Oilcer In
charge and could rely the inormaton gwen them
THIS Is just necessary as 10 uniform conductors.
that are Uniformed PATRON.