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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY.

Tho Amercan Geographical Society mot las, night
in Cnckcring Hall, Chief Justice Charles r. DAILY in
tho chair. On tho platform wcre General g. W. Cul-
lum, United states Army; Mr.. William Rcnscn,
Colonel T. b Meyers and several others. After elect
Ing elk new fellows the Society heard address from
It's president tho death OF Professor Joseph Horny.
late OF the Smithsonian Institution. Tho feature
OF the evening was paper which was read by Mr..
jess Young on recent journey Of exploration across
the continent OF Australia Mr.. Young treated OF tho
deserts, tho native races and natural history OF Aus
tralia. lie claimed that tho hftb continent OF tho
globe was worthy OF mucn attention because OF us
immense territorial extent 900 square miicsl
tho great amount OF auricrous wealth which had
been extracted from ~, aud It's vast natural
resources Hc referred to the discovery OF
Australia In 1901 by the Portuguese navigator ercda
he dwolt upon tho and progress OF the British
colony tLcre; awe account OF the several cxplor
ing expeditions That had been scnt into the interior,
particularly that oil Mr. Ernst Giles, OF which ne
tho astronomer. The expedition travelled 400 miles
tho thirteth parallel from Beitand TO Perth. Tho
facts obtaned tho lecturer believed, would DO oil great
uso 70 the future settler In Australia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
REFORMED EPISCOPALIANS.

Late Monday night the Reformed Episcopalian
Council adjourned sine die Previous to this the sub
ject of eiecting bishops was, after discussion, LAID
over TIL tho next council committee from tho
English branch Of the Church, asking TO be allowed
to form general synod there similar to the here
and 10 be given authority 70 revise the Book of Com
mon Prayer was received, and after an eloquent ad-
vocacy by General s. l. Woodford, the following reso.
buttons were adopted-
Resolved That tho Reformed Episcopal In
united kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland hee-
authorized form General Synod thero to be elected
upon basis similar TO that OF the General Council ami
that tho said General Synod be and Is hereby empowered
revise the Book Of Common Prayer Tor in
such congregations snail be under its Jurisprudence
the Protestant and principles of
this Church forth the Declaration OF Principles
be IN aintancd therein retained as found amended
Resolved that three commissioners he appointed by this
Council contcr with three commissioners from said Con-
synod and report such changes I'm the OIL
organic law OF the Church be necessary
tho congregations In each country their
more ediate scli-govcrnment
The following Commissioners wore appointed:-
Bishop Samuel Fallows General stewart L. Woocford,
OF New York. and Her6crt B. Turner, OF Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
BEN MOVES TRIAL.

Another day--the nlth-was spent In tho Newark
court yesterday in tho trial oil Benjamin Noycs, the
prosecution stiil having possession OF the witness
stand The proceedings yesterday can be summed up
ia a fow sentences. ID. J. Noycs, formerly tho New
York attorney Tor the New Jersey Mutual, continued
his testimony OF Monday. The proceedings In eli an.
Gerry IN when tho Mutual was thrown into the hands
oil a receiver, we're admitted as evidence. Mr. Ludlow
McCartcr, counsel Tor Receiver Parker, and tho Rc-
ccivcr biinsc both told all they knew oil the cory
neciion OF Noyes with the concern
somewhat OF a stir was occasioncd in court by the
circulation oil telegram IRON Trenton 20 Secretary
Of State Kelsey, VINO vas present as witnoss, an
nouncnC that Judge Nixon, OF the United States Cir
cult Court had decided that Moves could DO held un-
der tho amended return, and that his court has no
right to go behind the wardcn's return. rne dcci.
sion therefore, is that the prisoner shall be remandcd
The Newark authorities.
Judge Nixon, IN his decision, says that Noyos could
be heId on other Indictments tnnn the ono Tor which
tho New Jersey rcqulsiton was granted, and that tho
United States District Court has no right To go behind
the requisnon OF tho Governor oil New dorsey AS IN
dorscd by tho return Of the Warden Of tho ESSEX
County Prison. lie also decided that tho State has
jurisdiction on tho amended return
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
MISSIONARY MEETING.


The fourth anniversary Of the woman's Board OF
Foreign Missions OF the Reformed Church In America
was held yesterday afternoon In the chapel OF the
Collegiate Church, on Fifth avenue and Forty-eiGhh
street. Row DR.. ormiston presiding The secrctary's
report was read and gave encouraging account Of
the progress OF the missionary work In India. The
treasurar's report showed a balance hand OF
50 s99 81; receipts: including interest, $l0oSS 10;
disbursements. 800 0S; In treasury Tor mission IN
Japan, s4.9o5 D. Tho receipts showed an increase OF
80 4S7 over last year. Tho following Board OF Direc.
tors was elected for the coming year.
Mrs jonathan Siurgos, Mrs. 4. ID. Van Clecf, Mrs
f. r. Terhunc Mrs. G. L. Vanderbilt, Mrs. j. r. Cum
ming, Sire. Peter Donald Mrs. I. ". Chambers, Mrs.
David Cole. Mrs 7. B. Romcyn, Mrs H. Wcstervclt,
Mrs. William Ormiston, Mrs Isaac l.. Kip, Mrs. S b.
Stewart Mrs. A. l.. Cushing, Mrs. G. d. Huist, Mrs.
W. J. II. Taylor, Mrs. W. X. Duryec, Mrs. James
Bovine, Mrs. George 5. Bishop, Mrs. Henry V. voor-
hecs, Mrs. Charles s. Hcgcman, Mrs. Joseph Scudder
Mrs. A. A. Raven. Mrs. Henry Camden, Mrs. A. q.
Durycc, Mrs Eleanor Bergen, Mrs. J. II. Polhemus,
Mrs. Margaret NJ. Lcverch, Mrs. Mary A., Campbell
and Mrs. e. X. Haiock
Mrs. Jonathan Sturges was elected president After
the business Of the meeting had been transacted tho
Rev Dir. Chamberlain, Of India, delivered an address.
in which he showed tho condition OF tho women in
that country. Or. Bishop, OF Orange, delivered an
address alter Dr. Chamberlain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
IMPORTANT WILLS.
CONTEST IN THE sUEnoaATE's COURT OVER THE
WILL OF PATRICK DiCKIE

CONTEST IN THE SUEnOGATES COURT OVER THE
WILL OF PATRICK DicKIE.
In tho Surrogate's Court yesterday adjourned
hearing was held tho contested will OF Patrick
Dickie Mr.. s. +. Nash and Mr. Il. Robinson app
peared tor the executors, and Mr. Andrew Boardman
and Mr. Louis L. Dclaneld fortho contestants
Mr. Boardman opened tho case for the contestant
Mr. Edward Dokir, son OF the testator, who is
beneficiary under tho will his portion oeing given
his son, r. P. Dicke, and one OF tho grounds OF
the contest that the property tied up under
trust conditions. Tho testatoE, Patrick Dickic was
native OF Scotland came early in lite America and
carried on drug store IN Broadway. &c very
economical and industrous his earnings no invested
In real estate, and those Investments proved very
fortunate. he having leased properly IN Canal
street at almost nominal rent IN 1867, and
which brought hun IN an enormous rental
This property aiterward sold when the leases Tell
IN and Mr. Dickle failed to purchase Ihis preyod
upon his mind, aud he became changed man. He
respondent and feared that be should want money
10 Guy bread with. This became marked that in
for a commission 10 lunacy, and he was declared
iunalic lie worth $500 600 in personal properly
and evidence oil The mental condition OF The
testaor Mr. Boardman said that he placed TINS prop
erly IN the hands OF stranger, man whom he had
only known Tor about SIX weeks, and IT was subse-
qnently taken from this person by process
q law. Il was ,s shown 10 these proceed.
tor actions by the testimony OF the officers oil
crai banks. who said they had known HIM 10 draw
checks Tor 900 when he only wanted $50 and that
they paid HIM one dollar bills instead OF thousand
dollar bills and with those he was quite satisfied. He
mad made or seven Wills, all OIL which he had or
dcrcd be destroyed IL was only necessary TO cross
him In his purposes for MIN TO proceed 10 make an.
other Will Mr.. Boardman said That this question Of
competence the contestants now pressed, and in the
summing up no proposed 10 show that The will was
objective IN consequence OF Its alternating powers.
Mrs. Helen ID. Adams was then called ana tcstiesd
that enc was daughter OF ParicK Dckie; that no
born IN 1893 lett six childrcn that ne retired
at nty years OF agc sho testified 10 the
property described the address OF counsel; he
suffered from want OF sleep and became so absent
that no forgot frequently that he had taken
meal ana would ask meal after he had partakcn
OF and say that hao not had his breakfast
ner, the case might be.
The hearing was adjourned until this morning ut
aIcyc nj
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
MASKED BURGLARS.

AN UNwELCoME NOCTURNAL VISIT TO THE
RESIDENCE OF AN EAST NEW YORKER.
A daring case OF robbery was reported 70 the police
OF East New York yesterday morning by resident Of
that village. Tho victim Of tho outrage was Matthew
Tostivan, who resides with his wife and family in q
little house Cypress avenue, near the Jamaica
Plank Road, sparsciy built up locality. Mr.
] os,ivan and his vito retired about eleven
O'Clock Monday evening last, ana had
been In bed about an hour and half whom Mrs. Tos-
tiYan was aroused froin sleep by feeling hand on
her face. She about 10 scream when man adj
dressed her in subducd tone OF voice and told her
that II she moved or attempted TO make any outcry
he would blow ner brains out. In order TO impress
upon her that this was not nm ido threat, but
cuiiop, tho villain presented the muzze OF
pistol at her head There was a light burning family
in the room by which Mrs Tostivan detected tho
presence OF second man, both roilans having their
features partially masked with black dominocs. Tho
fellow no addressed her demanded tho surrender OF
her money. sno gave h'm her pockcbook, which
contained $50 Alter examining the contcnts OF Tho
purse the inicf said. THAT IS not all the money.
You have got more here and wo must have iI.n They
then raised up the pillow from beneath Tho
head Of The terrified woman, and there toey found
sl25 IN grecnbacKs, and a gold watch and chain be-
longing her. The robbers then took up the clothes
OF which Mr. Tostivnn had Invested himself before
Going bed and eisurely examined the pockets turn
Ing them inside out. In the pataloons pocket they
secured IS, making their booty in cash $3.50 IN all.
The ropber who took tho watch and chain then np-
preached Mrs Postwar and handed her back CHI.
saving ''she could have that as IL was oil no nse
To Them Tho men then made good their exit,
gong by the door the lower loor.
Nr. Tostivan awoKe while tho thieves were In the
bedroom, but as IL useless to attempt to eject tho
armed robbers, rho had threatened violence II inter-
fered with. he remained quiet until they had departed
He is boss and had been employed In the con-
struction oil the now House OF the Good Shepherd.
Last week he received In payment Tor his work
n bill amounting TO several hundred dollars. Tho
police who are engaged IN working up the
was perpetrated by persons who knew OF
The fact that Mr Tostivan uad received this money,
aud were also that kept IL in his house. The
description gwen of the burglars Is a mcagrc ono.
Mr.. Toslivan says that ono Of the men Is about ave
ieot eight inches height ana the other about i've
feot SIX inches. They both wore dark clothes and
black SLOUGH hats, which latter they kcpt down well
over their faces SO as TO conceal Their features as
m lei ne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

Tho spring reception OF the American Museum OF
Natural History took place yesterday afternoon IN
the Museum buildings, ty-seventh street,
Central Park Tho attendance Of patrons, fellows ana
members very large thcro being at least twenty
Ave hundred persons distributed around tho show
cases the different floors containing the many
thousands OF rare specimens In natural history OF
which the place is justly proud. The long line OF pri
vatc carriages which was drawn along the drive
fronting the entrance showed that Now YORK fashion
able society was numerously represented Among
the dst.ng uishcd gentlemen present were the Rev.
DIR. Prime, Rev. Dr. Tiffany, Row. DR.. vermiiyo,
Messrs. Cyrus w. Field Robert L. Stuart James NJ.
Constable, Hugh Auchncloss, Sanford II. Clifford,
Professor b. N. Martin, DR.. Daniel Draper and Pro-
lessor A. 8. Bicklord.
The visitors inspected the rarc specimens on oxhi-
biton IN the different departments Tho Jay collec-
ton OF shells, ranged In desk cases along the middle
o. tho lower hail. attracted much attention from
tours others Interested IN the conchol
oSy; and tho Economic Department, showing an
actual geological section Of the route OF the South
and North Alabama Railway, claimed close iGvesii-
CATION from students OF geology; tho nne specimens
land, Italy and Vermont. were viewed with interest
In this department cases and proved 10 DO very
rich in polished woods from japan, tho West
Indies and This continent In tho cass OF mammais
the wild buffalo from tho OF tho Gear, Lith
uania, being unique specimen, was inspected with
curiosity. AS usual, the Old aud tho New World mon
keys drew crowds about the cases containing them.
Tho department illustrative OF tho art oil IN Tho
Flji Islands received good doal Of attention. The
deliberately carved war clubs, with their polished
bludgeon heads, were their way great curosiies.
The shark teeth swords, too werc greaty admircd-
not indeed. that they would Dc much front OF
Toleda blade, but tor the considerable akill with
which the sharp toeth were ranged IN rows along tho
weapon and the somewhat ingenious manner in
|. which they were fastened to the arm.
The reception terminated at nvc O'Clock, tho visit
ors bong well satisfied with thor Afternoons explo.
rations In the regions OF the natural sciences.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
THOMAS GORNIAN FREE.

Thomas German, or No. 2s2 East Seventy seventh
street, was shot by Ofnccr Bernard Murtha, OF tho
Twenty -cghth precinct, about six O'Clock tho
evening OF May 3, IN front Of Germans residence.
German taken TO the Roosevelt Sccet Hospital in
an ambulance, and remained there under treatment
until last Sunday night when u was charged that his
friends had planned TO secure his escape, Officer
Murtba had already preferred complaint against him.
Late sunday night German was removed 10 the Fifty
ninth street station house, and was arraigncd
before Judge Kilbrctn on Monday mornlng
on charge OF assault ana battery on Onlccr Martina
Judge KilDrcth gave tho caso very careful exam
ination, and was most particular in inqulriDg bow
much provocation the o1ccr bad to cause him TO
his pistol lie hot only elected the TACT that OF
Germans companions boastcd that no could not ar
him, thereby arousing the onicor's professional
PRIDE but also that he (the olccr) had nrcd three
shots CONSCIOUSLY amid crowd OF people sitting
on stoops at that time the evening. Tho
istrate in giving his decision said that he consId-
cred that the officer had grossly exceeded his
duty, and that, considering that German was
guty OF nothing more than disordcrly conduct there
did not scciu TO be any necessity OF usinga pistol
Furthermore, said His Honor, at under tho circum-
stances as understand them from these Witnesses,
you had killed this man. officer. you would In oil proba-
pity be indicted Tor murder However, as this cnargc
OF assault the officer is SIN proven one way or
another, will hold the prisoner for trial NJ tho lower
court.n
Counsel for prisoner then begged Of shc magistrate
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15

rr1sa OF EXCITED prrosrrons LAST

MEETING OF EXCITED DEPosIToRs LAST
NIGHr-A MASS MEETING TO BE HELD.
The third meeting of the dcpositors OF tho Teutona
Savings iBank, avenue A. was held last evening in
Concorda Assembly Rooms Mr.. Klcnau acting as
chairman. The meeting quito full and consider
able spirit manifested.
A committee had been appointed at previous
meeting 10 soc that satisfactory person APP
pointed receiver OF the collapsed Institution
After report from them considerable discussion en-
sued upon whether new committee should be APP
pointed the old one retained.
depostor wanted new committee. Tho trus
tees had been telling heap OF ios about the affairs Of
tho bank and no wanted the whole matter thoroughly
silted. He complained OF the political aspect the case
was taking.
Martin Lom said The workingmen at fault In
not having better safeguards thrown around savings
banks They should elect proper men to the Lceisia
turc. When savings bank breaks the trustees
SHOULD be held responsible
Mr. Bass referred TO the necessity OF raising funds
for the prosecutor OF tner examination into the affairs
OF tho bank. A lawyer would have to be employed,
experts for searching tho books engaged and other
expenses incurred which he committee could notieci
IL incumbent upon them 10 bear
4 proposition was made TO tax each depostor
shilling each 500 ne had deposited. Some doubt
expressed as to the feasibility OF collecting lax
OF tins KIND from 4, 600 Individual depositors.
ar. Rasenberger wanted the laws relating 20 saw
ings banks amended. IL rcstcd with tho workingmen
TO secure that end by sending proper men TO Albany.
Mr.. Rinze;man averrcd that most Of the trouble 10
tue depostors arose from their adopting the recon-
mendation OF certain church In making their de-
posts in the TeutonIa Bank. (Applausc.l
On Motion OF Mr.. Dauscha tho following resolution
was Adopted
Resolved That tho savings bank laws Of this state
should amended that man shall have the cxca-
sve power appointing receiver without hearing from
a committee of depositors.
Mr.. Hanson, of the committee said that now
ccivcr had been appointed II WAS useless waste Of
time and money LOT the depositors to contend any
longer, the receiver would do as he pleased, no
matter what action they might take. He therefore
moved that the meeting adjourn sine die.
This was negativcd, ana motion to retain the old
committee (Mr. Temscn rctlring) was carried. The
committee was empowered 10 call mass meeting on
Sunday next, and the meeting adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
DELAWARE AND HUDSON.

Tho annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the Del
aware aud Hudson Canal Company was held yesterday
elect officers Tor the ensuing year. Mr. Joshua Cot
OF Now Haven, occupying the chair The attcn dance
very large, proxies Tor more than onc-nalf the
stock voting. In answer 70 questions put TO him by
tho shareholders Mr. Thomas Dickson, the prcsidcat
siatod that, although tho price Of coal low
there was an advance OF 81 on tho price OF last
years tho net gains OF tho railroads OF The COM
p.ny Tor the quarter ending tho 3lst oil March
sos 900; INNING had been decreased So 900 tons
ana salcs OF coal TO- 900 tons, compared with last
year; the sales expected Tor the year amount 10
l024 900 tons the interest paying debt OF tho COM
papy has Increased $4,000 IN the last eighteen
months The present pricc OF coal shows an in
crease. and tncre 10 prospect OF sli iurther ad-
vanccs
Tno following ticket was unanimously elected -
Board OF Manarcrs-Abici A. Low, Robert Lenox
Kennedy, James "A. Hasload. Learand ID. Cannon,
George Cabot ward James Roosevelt, James X. Tay.
ior. Thomas DiSkson, John jacob Astor. Thomas
Cornell, Levi r. Morton, J. Pierpont Morgan, robert
=. Hone
Prcsidcnt--Tnomas Dickson, Scranton, Pa
Assistant Prcsldcnt--Robcrt N. Olypbant New
York city.
GENERAL Managcr-Coo y. Young, Honesdn,o, Pa.
Irfasurcr-James q. HART, New York city.
Sccrctary-Gcorgc l.. HaichL Now York city,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
THE MoNEYpENNY WILL.

In the Surrogatc's Court yesterday a hearing
given in the contested viii case OF Mr. Robert Money
penny. Mr.. James Moneypenny, brother OF the de-
ceased. Was called and said that. no resided IN
Williamsburg; he was not one OF the contestants
in the About seven years ago a brother OF the
witness died, and Robert Moneypenny, tho testator
was present tho funeral oil his brother was in
toxicated ut seven O'Clock in the morning OF that
day, and was also Intoxicated moro or less during
The day. Witness only saw deceased twice
alter tnat day. Two years previously Robert
hal made will in which witness was
mado executor under that VIII, aud winch was
made between 1860 and 1865; he did not know who
drew tho wilt; Mr. William Moneypenny, brother OF
The tesator said That the latter began his habits OF
ntoxicaton about the year 1865, and he generally
intoxicated when witness him, the effect OF which
that hc increased in flesh and weighed about
hundred pounds; IN judgment OF witness he was not
at carry business at he time he gave 1t up Il
The time OF his DEATH DID not hear oil tcstatoris
marriage the lady claiming 10 DO his until
the contest over the Will commenced. The further
hearing OF tho case was adjourned until day tnroc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-15
JERSEY CITY CHARITY HOSPITAL

The proposition to close tho Charity Hospital at tho
foot OF Washington street, In jersey city, tho SUB
jcct OF discussion at tho hospital yesterday afternoon
bcwcc the Boards Of Police Commissioners, Finance
and Public Works. Tho appropriation had boon cut
down such ridicuousy low figure for tho ensuing
year very littc would be oIt for tho support OF
patients alter paying tho attendants CITY physicians
and Health Inspector. After thorough inspection Of
the institution the members OF the different boards
tional appropriation but also OF the necessity or a
change Of location as soon as the present building can
be sold President Mullins, OF the Board OF Finance,
intends TO the attention oil the Board TO The qucs
ton al tho meeting, ana n that Board docs not
meet tho exigcncy tho Police Commissioners Will
hnsnlal