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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
CRUEL CHARGES.

few weeks ago Mrs Myers, q well looking woman.
called at the Newark police station, and told . sad
story. She said that ner husband, Frank p. Myers.
had run away, carrying with him some 81, 400 belong.
Ing to her. aud considerable o,hor property. sns also
alleged that he had perpetrated an outrage on neg
elaasl by her nrst hu siri of abous
eighteen rhe girl also made afhdavit TO The latter
part OF thesory. Myers was arrested IN Cleveland,
Ohio, ana brought back 10 Newark Yesterday nio
trial came up On the stand Mrs Myers ana her
daughter both broke down completely and utterly
aicd repeat Their statements at the station
house. Myers was placed on the stand and testified
th1t Jonuie, hrs stepdaughter had visited him tn
jail said mat no must not think hard Of ner, 40
the making OF this complaint was tho only means Of
securing ais arrest for running away with ali their
money and leaving them IN destitute condition. The
Court ordered his acquttal AZ once, and upon appca-
ton OF tho prosecutor granted authority TO arrest
Mira Myers aud her daughter on the charge oil per-
jury aud conspiracy. they were locked w and held
Ivr trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
TIE CITY DEMOCRACY.

The committee Of seven appointed by the city de-
mocracy al recent meeting IN the Hotel Brunswick,
TO make arrangements looking to the reorganization
fthe various Assembly districts, held meeting last
evening in their new rooms, No 10 Union square,
Dir. John B. Haskin in the chair and ex-
Judge Ackert secretary. The gentlemen COM
prising THIS committee are MI George w. Mclean,
ex-Judgs Alfred 7. AckerL Mr. Vanderbilt Allen, Mr.
John Is. Haskin, Mr. Theodore Z. Tomlinson and Mr..
Robert B. Mooney, all OF whom were present at the
meeting last evening, with the addition OF Mr.. James
OBrien. The meeting was held with closed DOORS
but after Its Adjournment the following par
uculArs OF the committees doings were obtained.
After discussing at some length the prop
ositions submitted they determi mold anot
meeting at the same place tomorrow evening, in
order to appoint three inspectors from Assembly
district. whose duty win be to take charge OF the
primary elections shortly TO be held Tor the purpose
Of eiectng delegates 10 the Assembly district commit
tees. II was also determined ny the committee 70
make the preliminary arrangements AZ their meeting
tomorrow evening Tor mass meeting, 10 DO held at
Cooper Institute ~ an early date as well as 10 lake
steps thoroughly organize the party In every quar-
tor oil the city. Several letters read In which
the writers expressed their warm appreciation OF the
course hitherto pursued by the "Cty Democracy" 10
It's efforts 10 effect combination against Tammany
Hall, besides pledging themselves to It's support
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
IN MEMORY OF JOHN B. NORRIS.

A meeting of the members OF the New York Stock
Exchange was hcli yesterday atterpoon-ME Vice.
lock IN the chair-to take appropriate action the
death OF John 3. Norris an old and prominent men,
Der, who died at residence In Brooklyn last Satur-
day. Tho following letter read from the presi
oil the Exchanged
PRESIDENTS OFFICE. NEW YORK srocK ExcuASGE.l
Feb. Is, 1875.
FxLLow MEMBERS NEW YoRx STOCK ExcHASGE -
Death has again entered circle la the prime OF life
nd Tut veteran the service of the stock
Exchange John Norris closed his earthly Sat-
day. the 18th inst at eleven T. NJ NJ the OF forty
nine. For twenty able energetic and indefaga
In all and works with its
fare ready At all times to labor its
His useful lite brought suddenly Close iet to
depore his loss profit by the lesson again wildly
taught OF the great uncertainty to when the labors Of
any OF us will end The painful feelings this will
uray excite will undoubtedly prompt you appoint =
mttee to give them expression Mr. Norris became
Der Of the Exchange In September 1857. Respectfully
you.s, HENRY MEIGS. President.
Speeches were Then made IN euogy OF the deceased
by Alexander smith, A. b. Bayns and 5. v. White
II was decided 70 adjourn the Board to-day ut hall
past two o'clock OF respect Tor Mr. Norris
CRY and TO give members opportunity attend the
funeral. The following named members were ap.
pointed committee to draft resolutions expressive Of
the regard OF the Exchange Tor his memory wv lillian
Alexander smith, J. X. Warren, William Seymour,
John d. Wilson. james 81. Hartsnorne, W. s. NIcho.s,
Frank Wnre, Alexander Taylor aud Brayton Ives
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
THE NEWARK HOMICIDE.

Coroner yreeand, of Newark, was ordered yestsr.
day by County Physician Ward 10 bold an inquest IN
the OF David Ryan, who died sunday from the
effects OF injuries received at tho hands Of Richard
Van Lear (coorcd), the main facts OF which occur.
renee we're reported 10 yesterdays HERALD. Van
Lear's arrest effected alter a long search and
some strategy. he was found In q house IN Living.
ston street. coIored residing there SAID that
Van Lear displayed groat uneasincss on Sunday and
started every time he heard noise as II AFRAID some
after him. Whom arrcsting him the officer
said. 81 suppose you know what l want you
for 7" Van Lear replied, '"Yes, that racket last
night gave II to him SO no won't come after her any
more" He further told The officer that he had had a
fight with Ryan, that tho latter was the habit OF
coming 10 the house TO see colored woman VINO lived
there, and that he had warned hin 10 keep away.
About twelve O'Clock Saturday ngnt, hs cvutipu sd
Ryan came again. ana they had sonis words and Y
scunle when Van Lear eJected HIM from tho house.
Richard Van Pet another coiored man, Marina Max
we'll, alias "Yeiow Martha" - and Fanny Murray, The
girl whom Van Lear says Ry after, have also
been arrested aud are ned rs Witnesses
Last evening County Physician Ward made post
norton examination on the body oi Ryan, the result
OF when was the discovery oil double fracture vi the
skull AZ the base ard congestion Of the brain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
POLITICAL AND GENERAL.

Charleston Courier:-"Thcre is danger ahead"
Indianapolis Senttnei:-"The country is waking D.
New Orleans Iteayuns :--''vist,ng statesmen would
be welcome here 81 this time"
Atlanta Constellation 1--WE fear Mr. Hayes has
allowed sherman 70 put the foot OF the nstration
In IT,"
Newburyport Mass, is alarmed by tho prevalence
OF hydrophobia among Its doga II has become very
general.
Philadelphia B1llstin:-"Mr Hill did the State some
service when he designated the silver measure as tho
Pickpocket oiiL'"
The Philadeiphis TINES says that the control by the
greenbackers OF the new senate Of Pennsylvania Is
among the possibilities Of the immediate future.
b Boston Giobs:-"Absolulc free trade may be sound
m principle and beneficial where II has long boen in
practice, but VIC must come 10 gradually II at ALL"
The Indianapolis Sentinel says that Grant 10 travel.
ling abroad as an American free lunch nend The
implication 10 that tho disguise Is very transparent
Rochester Democrdt :-''It Is sound doctrine that
Reprcssntatve Is not bound disregard the dictates
Of his conscience, even NJ the behesl Of his consttu
ents"
An old negro called "Uncc Abe" starved to death In
Springfield, ILL., Tho official almonors oil Charity had
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
GERMAN HOSPITAL AND DISPEN.
SARY.

The twenty-lrst annual meeting Of the German Hos
pita and Dispcnsary Of the Guy and County Of New
YORK was held last evening al Liederkrantz Hall,
Fourth street. Nj. 4. W. MoelIer presided, and the
Secretary, Dr. G. Langmsnn, presented tho report II
showed that during The year SIS psticns had been
treated In the hospital 800 were permanently cured
IS pronounced incurabc and 81 died. The balance
left the hospital while under treatment rhe average
time OF each patient IN the hospital 20 days. The
report from the dspcnsary on Egnth street that
during the year 81 499 patients had advice and
81, jt3 prescriptions were hed. The total number VI
Uaticnts. treated since the hospital founded Is
25s 07o The Treasurer. Mr.. George W. Kricger, re-
ported that the receipts Tor tho year been SO 2s3
aud the expenditures $50, POI. rms only Leaves a
balance Tor the year o! SIG but The property OF the
hospital 10 valued al S2l3. 33l, ana there Is some
$4,000 loaned by tho directors on mortgages winch
could be ut once called Ia II money was nrecsd. The
following are the officers tor the ensuing year.
Prcsldept-Wiily Waliach. Vice Pres nts-P. W.
Moeer and Theodore KHAN. Treasurer-George W.
Kr eyer secretary--Df G. Langmann.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
TRENTON STATE PRISON.
CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 10, 1873.

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 10, 1873
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
My attention has been called to the report which
appeared in your issue OF February 49, 1885, Of the
evidence taken be ore tho legislative investigating
committee al Trenton, n. j. reference 10 the inhu-
treatment OF prisoners, in which Mr. J. g. Van
Houien, one OF the deputies, In giving his evidence
states that during my administration Keeper OF tho
prison the 'strctcner was used ~ one oil the modes
OF punishment depounce this statement AS ialse In
every particular. Mr. Van Houtcn ust either DO mis-
taken AS 10 The time or has wiifuily maze a
false statement During my administration us keeper
the ''stretcher' was never used by mo or by my
authority, which can be proven by the following pei
sons :-CoIoneI W. X. Murphy, who IL now ana was
at that time acting supervisor, ani was in attend
snce nj the prison daily; Colonel W. 7. McNichaci,
who was then state Treasurer and also one OF the
Supervisors; DR.. Bodnc, who was the prison physl-
ciau ana who was attendance daily; the Rev. DR..
Washer, who chapaln aud had free access to tho
entire prison the Board OF Inspectors OF which the
acting Inspectors were moro weekly and many others
II necessary. ID. d. HENNlON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19

refused to help him. and his wife was subseq uentt
found cold room sitting by his corpse destitute OF
fuel or food corensrs jury divided a. TO liz
dict
T. The Boston Herald, While eonasmniss the early
acts OF his administration, declares that Il MOTH
ing IN the political record OF Collector simmons.
seven when coupled with bis past misdoings, which
deserves TO be weighed for moment agains, mis- mar.
veous o1hcial pre-emnenoe.n
The Boston Herald dwells upon the organisation
and functions Of the "Consss de Prud'hommes" In
France, and favors their adaptation IN this country
a. means OF balancing the relative interests Of cap
ital ana labor Il seems 10 Dc the sys-
TEN OF social arbitration yet sssablis shed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
DIRECTOR HALSrED'S TRIAL.

The trial OF David c. Hastsd ex-director at large
Of the Board Chosen Frseb oders OF Hudson county,
was set down for yesterday In the Court oil oyer aud
Termincr at Jersey City, before Judge Knapp. Ex-
Governor Bedle appeared for the defence, and District
Attorney Garrctson announced that Attorney General
stockton could possibly be present and he moved
lor ostponemenL Tho Court set down tho trial for
The 18th OF March. The Indictment Is similar TO
that IN the Bumstod case, and is punishable with
fine aud confinement in the state Prison. The
Supreme Court refused to quash the Ind ictment,
winch sets forth that Halstcd signed resolution for
the purchase OF new court house site contrary To
law. The prosecution 10 supported by Mayor siedler
and many large properly owners, who appeared le-
tore Grand Jury. and who determ 10 have
the law INDICATED In THIS case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
LONG ISLAND STEERS.

Tho oyster trade Of tho south side OF Long Island
TO England Is fast assuming largo proportions Since
the 10th OF September there have been shipped from
the village OF 0aKdale to England 200 bushels OF
box oysters. From sayvlis. 1900; Baypor,, 2 600;
Blue Point, 1000 and Paichoeue, 1.543 bushels rue
total shipments ny sail from the above places during
tho Same time Tor the New York market was II $50
bushels Dnd IFS gallons Of opened slers when al
lure beng shipped Tho open winter has been Ia
vorable u the oystermen OF the Great South Bay
taking oysters but they complain loudly OF their
turns Tue prices beng unusually low. on the mort
side OF the island especially ~ oyster BAY HarUor,
many OF the oystermcn have LOST heavily IRON the
ueprcdatiUns oil the star hsh In some Instances on
tire beds have boon destroyed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19

rested herself She knew absolutely nothing about
the robbery until the time OF her arrest Counsel
claimed tor the girl that Il was improbable that
woman would be concerned IN such . crime, "and
should this tell all be knows" ADDED the law
yer w would be seen that the girl had no hand what
ever In this matter"
Tne prisoners then answered the questions ad.
dressed them by the Judge Smith SAID he was
printer. and his age he gave az twentyiouE az you
Intend to say anything" said the lawyer. "speak the
whole truth and clear the GIRL ]. you have tnten
ton 10 conceal aught, then tell His Honor you have
nothing 10 say" The man hesitated. seemed TO
waver then blurted OUT 'I've nothing to say" The
girl Is aged twenty. She Is neat and attractive.
She cried part OF the time but seemed unwilling 10
mako scene They were held Ia s., 900 each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
A DEADLOCK BROKEN.

DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS UNITE IN
ELEcTrNa ALDERMAN FISHER PRESIDENT OF
THE BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.
Long before the hour appointed for the meeting OF
the Brooklyn Board of Aldermen, yesterday after
noon, the lobby Of the Common Council Chamber was
filed by an anxious assembiage Of ward politicians,
chief interest concentrated in tho rumored
agreement between certain democratic and republican
Aldermen 70 unite upon q candidate for permanent
President OF tho Board.
Alderman Ray, temporary chairman called tho
meeting to order. A motion to proceed to elect .
permanent President was made BY Alderman Dryer.
A ballot then taken, with the following result
Black, democrat. TO- Fisher. republican, Q. Burnett,
Reilly and Gunder, each. On the second ballot Al
dsrmsn Easton changed his vote from Black to
Fisher. O'Reiily attempted by various motions to
postpone the election for one week; but he was not
successful. On the third ballot Dryer received Q
votes aud the fourth ballot these votes were trans
terred 10 MoIntyre Two other ballots were taken
without result and the Board took recess OF half
hour.
While the Aldermen were passing out Of tho cham
Der Alderman Dwyer charged shannon with prevent
ing organization Of the Board, and with not prop
ery representing hts constituents SHANNON said that
remarked that he was elected as an Independent ana
o'Reiiy, who heard the remark, exclaimed, 'You
only did what you were told to-
"I've seen the time in this Board" angrily re-
torted Dwyer ''when you were held by the ear"
Al the expiration OF the recess another ballot
taken Tor President several democrats and repub-
cans changing their votes but no result was arrived
at. On the third ballot being taken Alderman Mur-
tha democrat satd that his hrst duty city
He thought II wrong to create disorganization IN
the Board and despaired Of securing democratic
president. and therefore voted Tor Fisher. The otner
democrats votiog Tor Fisher were Messrs. ERston.
Ksnna, Duane, Gunder, Dryer, Phillips and Black.
The republicans voting were Messrs Fisher, Baird,
French Dryer and Fritz.
Alderman Fisher WAS declared elected, having thir-
teen votes being majority Of the whole number cast,
which was twenty tour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
PAYING THE PIPER.

The Cigarmakers' Central Organization has formed
committee TO Ok the share Of each OF tho different
unions Tor tho payment OF the debts incurred ny tho
late strike. The burden will TAIL heaviest on the b.
hcmian Union, which, during tho strike, had the
largest number OF members Uut since then has been
reduced 10 the smallest. They are orbiddeu by the
10 Contribute anything TO the payment OF the debts
The contributions 10 the stiike iuud amounted 10
S3S, sos 10 he cash expenses were $50, 03s o. The
Whole amount of tue dencl has not been asceraincd
yet us the bills Tor all tho ella ms duo have yet
been received
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
PARIS EXPOSITION.

The cpor. recently circulated that owing to the war
IN Europe the French government had decided 10
postpone the Paris Exposition was emphaticsliy de-
med Yesterday by Commissioner General Mccormack.
His denial Is based upon Information received from
the Stale Department at Washington. How the report
will positively sail on the 25lh Inst carrying various
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
PIONEERS OF CALIFORNIA.

A meeting OF the "Associated Pioneers OF the Terri
toral Days of California" was held last evening al the
sturevant House, the senior wee president General
H. G. Gibson, IN the chair. Tho meeting was called
tor the purpose OF completing business unfinished ~
the annual meeting held ou the 18th ulL, including
the AMENDED 8rticlcs Of association. enlargng the
rshp and The scope and OBJECTS the associa
ton. The newly amended constitution was adopted
and resolutions pertaining to tho private business Of
anoa1 aau
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
THE APPRENTICE s. LIBRARY.

Nearly four thousand books we're delivered at the
Apprentices Library during the past week, winch has
entered upon an enlarged sphere Of usefulness IN It's
new building. over sixty thousand well selected vol
umes are now upon It's snsves, aud 10 these are con-
stantly bong added, IN liberal quantities Nil the new
aud best books OF the day. cordial Invitation n
extended by the library comnittee 10 ali workipg
boys and girs, 10 whom the library 10 tree. Others
may avail themselves OF It's privileges by the pay.
ment oil 81 per apnum Tho library IN located at No.
IL East sixteenth street, near broadway and is open
from eight A. N. to nino r. a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-19
ABSENCE OF JUDGE DUFFY.

Judge Murray yesterday presided In tho Jefferson
Market Court In the absence ofJudse Duty, who has
gone South for rest. Judge Duty Is accompanied by
his clerk Abraham h. Brown. They are not expected
back ior two or three weeks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-12

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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-09-05
ABOUT LITTLE FOLKS.

"What's that man yelling at !''
asked farmer OF his boy. WHY
said the boy, she's yelling at the top
of his voice"
"Ma, are we cannibals ?'' asked a
little Eight street giil of her mother
the other morning. "Why, my child +,
what do YOU mean ?" Nothing, OH
ly heard you say to Bridget, Boy
legs for break fast. =" s
A little boy, on returning home
from church, was asked by his mother
to give the text. After a thoughtful
pause, the little fellow replied: 81
don't hardly remember, but it was
something about a hawk between
two pigeons, The text was, ''Why
halt We between two opinions 2"
"Were there any aliens and stran.
gers among the Jews at the time o
! their journey to the promised land 2
asked the superintendent last Sun
4 day. '.No, SIR" replied the slnar
boy on the back seat, "they wore al
/ to mama BORN School closed witt
singing. .-Hawkeye.
! A little boy, who was told that N
must not go into the water on sun
4 dav with his playfelIows, sail i'll re
uIy: .'I don't. want to go in swim
min with 'em, ma only want {
go and see some of the .baa It'll
boys drown for goinl In sWlmmln
ON sunday; that's all.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-09-05

Sol1etIsH'
a.eT.U meets ut the Opera House
rserr Monday night st 7.3O. Johh n
biooks, Prss't; James Carroll. Sec'y. 4
40, u. w. meets every Tuesday eve
Ling St 80. John A. Brooks, w. III. w.;
s'Uoatsworth, Sc, retary.
.,s ssnsr mstthew n; v; i; n. y. Zach
,',,,,S ,See~ Oh tns lhird ouhoay !"
: oA'a.
Acting Grand Branch No. o. e. Il. A.,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-09-05
GO WEST, YOUNG MAN.

The Mexico Union, Republican
paper recently started at Mexico,
Missouri, like the bulk of Republican
papers of this state, is busily engaged
traducing the people and undertaking
the enterprise and thrift of the COM
munity from which it draws its sup
port. If Missouri is such poor
place for Radicals and Radical papers,
in Gods name why do they stay
here? Why do they attempt to make
living in such a poor country? Why
don't they join one of those great
caravans of Eastern emigrants that
daily roll through Missouri to the in,
viting plains of Kansas" They
should either go hence or dry up
Columbia Sentinel.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-09-05

found the farmers and people gener-
ally from Jefferson to Lamar, in a
perfect furor of excitement concern
ing politics. Every man that we
conversed with on the political qres-
tious of the hour was staunch green
hacker. They have organized and
nominated county ticket. The old
parties stand round, look wise, but
do nothing and consequently the
greenback party has taken the lead,
and when the election comes, in my
opinion, it will show the Southwest
to be soil for greerbacks and re-
form. Here at Nevada, the allure-
ments of home, presented the ,nselves
to lis with such overwhelming force,
that we boarded the first passenger
train that came along for old Au-
drain, where We arrived August the
tenth. G. +. p.