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The New York herald., 1878-12-18
MARTIN ZBOROWSKIS WILL.

In the Surrogate's Court yesterday the will Of Mar
tin Zborowski was filed for probate. The will sets
forth that the testator. Martin Zborowski. resided
at Bergen, in the State Of New Jersey and that he
has taken the ancestral name Of Zborowski, under
the injuncons and provisions Of the will of his late
father. He then directs that his body be placed in
the family vault at Paramus by the side OF the
remains Of his John, and expresses his desire
that his funeral be conducted in the simplest and
most inexpensive manner, and. If possible. without
the intervention of an undertaker. Mr. Charles F.
Hunter, of New York. is appointed guardian Of the
decedent's during his minority. The bequests
are as follows To William G.. Miller, the sum Of
$500; to James Smith, if in the service Of the dece
dent at the time OF the aters DEATH S20O to Michael
Gleason 81 900; to the support of the testator's
brother john that shall not exceed 1000 per
annum as the executors Of the will may direct; to
the testators faithful Peter Postwar. $500 an
mum, in gold, for his natural fe to John Favn the
gift of lot of land at Mount Hope, Morrisania;
to the testator's stepdaughter. Marie Hewitt. the
wife of Charles Williamson, Of Paris France,
eighty bonds OF $1,000 each of the Cairo and
Fulton Railway Company and the testators interest
in the mine at Fours de Chaux de Ia Barre Loire in
France, subject to the trusts and conditions OF the
settlement thereof made to trustees in her favor to
the testator's daughter Anna, the wife OF Charles
partment of Cher in France, the sum Of 100000
in bonds, already assigned to her. and also the mar
BILE bust OF her mother executed by Rogers; to the
the picture of the tcstator, by kaphnski; to his
granddaughter the picture Of his wife, to his daugh
ter the furniture linen, plate, pictures. books.
wines. &C.. in his house ut Morrisania and in
Paris, France; to his aud daughter, in equal
shares. his stock. bonds and mortgages and other
personal property. if any to his daughter. the prop
erty at the southwest corner OF Broadway and Thir
tieth street. "1O2 feet the Broadway" the lot
bounded by Eighty-seventh and Eighty-eighth
Streets Tenth avenue and the street to the west
Of it; the lot between Eghty-Afth and Eghty.sixth
streets and Ninth and Tenth avenues, and the lot be-
tween Eighty sixth and Eghty-seventh streets and
Ninth aud Tenth avenues; to his son. all the rest
residue and remainder of the testators estate.
The executors of the will Charles I. Hunter
David B. Ogden and the testators son-in-law, Count
Charles de Montalvon.
The will was executed Nav 10. 1876
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
BRoOKLYN's BALLOT BOX KEYS.

Captain L. Worth, Of the Sixth precinct; Captain
Cornelius woglom, Fifth precinct; Captain john
Riley. Twelfth precinct; Sergeant John Fielding Sew
enth precinct. and Roundsman George Nicholson,
Sixth precinct trial before the Police Com
niissioncrs of Brooklyn yesterday for conduct unbe
coming officers. which charge grew out Of the state
men lately made by Martin Taylor, to the effect that
he had secured keys TO the ballot boxes of the city,
John Kelly. carpenter. OF No. sl5 Myrtle avenue,
also sworc that lie worked in the station house and
went into cellar where the ballot boxes were for
his tools; frequently went there without the officers
knowing IL to the cellar gained from the
street; witness had always found the door open.
Doorman keppler of the Thirteenth precinct. tes-
tilted that to the best of his knowledge no person
went into the cellar without his going also.
Sergeant Brennan, OF the Fifth precinct. testified
that three officers guarded the boxes until they
removed the cellar; they in the latter place
two days, he thought. before guard placed over
them; did not think the boxes were safe in the cellar.
Several other witnesses weic examined, but their
evidence was unimportant. The trial was adjourned
until next Saturday morning at nine o'clock.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
M'GLORY'S SALOON.

DECLARED TO BE DANCE HOUSE AND THE RE-
SORT OF DIsREpUTABLE PERSONS.
The complaint against John Flynn. under cover Of
whose license it is alleged William Mclory keeps the
saloon in the Bowery. came for hearing before
the Board of Excise yesterday. McGory did not put
in an appearance, but Flynn present to defend
his rights. Several policemen testified to the
character Of McGlory's place as the re-
sort of thieves and improper characters.
Officer Madden characterized the place as barroom
and dance house, and testified that he had arrested
two women there. EDO you know anything about
the women who go there y asked Mr.. Mott. Flynn's
lawyer. Il knowa good deal about them.'' answered
the witness confidently. Officer Hughes said he knew
Of the who frequent the place. and pointed
out Of them in the room. Il have business
there" said the man, not waiting for his turn to
testify. At this there was buzz but the promise
of a little excitement Immediately suppressed.
Officer Quigley arrested woman there for robbery
and said he has her there since her arrest He
Flynn knew OF her arrest. He has seen
Flynn in the place and knew he was connected with
it in way. Quigley testified to the dancing.
singing and profanity which he and heard in the
place.
One or two other witnesses were examined and then
Sergeant Webb said that important witness, who
had twice arrested McGory, i'll, and asked for
adjournment This was granted and the case went
over till Friday.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
TEUTONIA SAVINGS BANK.

The examination of the complaint Of certain de-
positors OF tho defunct Teutonia Savings Bank
against John Schcnornann aud Michael Hahn
spetveiy its late president and secretary. post
poncd III the Fifty seventh Street Court yesterday
until next saturday. Justice Hammer said thatsAc
ing Superintendent Lamb. OF the State Banking De-
parfment declined 10 produce before the Court the
originals OF the returns made by the officers OF the
bank, upon which this action for perjury Is based.
giving Tor declining that il is
niisdeneanor to remove from tho department papers
filed there, and that they can be taken from
Albany only upon order made by the Supreme
Court. The magistrate added that IL this were the
case 1t will be necessary to remove the action against
the accused officers to the Court of Oyer and Tcrmi-
ner. which is presided by Judge of the Su-
prcme Court who can compel the production OF the
papers and the attendance OF witnesses from another
county.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
LITTLE DICK.

Little Dick Weary, of the smallest four-year-od
boys ever seen in police court, brought to
jefferson Market Court yesterday by Officer Lund-
berg of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
Children His mother had been sentenced to six
months imprisonment an hour before for having de-
serted him in the rain the other day.
Little boy. is your father dead? asked somebody.
''No, papa's in heaven" he replied.
'Havo you any brothers or sisters?'
s'No, they we're all carried away in cofins."
''Whcre's your mother?"
.She's gone away. I'm going with this gentleman
now. See, I've got my baggage miserable bundle
in q handkerchief
He was sent to the Institution of Mercy.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
BREATHlTT LAW.
HOW COURT Is HELD IN THE LAND OF THE DEs-
PEEADo.H

HOW COURT Is HELD IN THE LAND OF THE DEs-
PERADo..
From the Louisville CouriorJournal, Dec. III
.Scene-A court in Breathitt county. The Judge is
lounging in easy chair with his feet percho1 upon
the pulpit, and to the occupants OF the court
nothing is visible Of him but pair Of No. 10 brosans
The Judge makes attempt to keep order. as there
is such thing order in that part of the country
ng-leggcd, lantern -jawcd individual, chewing
piece of parafine, represents tho Office OF deputy
sheriff. His main duty seems to be to stand there
and act tho object of the wit and wads of the
sembly. The court room Is, of course, crowded with
shaggy bearded long haired individuals who half
men and halt anigators. They all seem wei spiked
with whiskcy.
In one corner of the room red haired genius is
raising more noise than his due. some OF the men
are lying down ON benches and squirting their to-
bacco juice i'll little rivulets on the floor. Two
human bufaloes have obtained possession OF small
bench and straddled it. One OF them shuihcs
greasy deck of 'keerds, and his companion watches
him intently. Each of them has his pistol lying
Everybody in the room is talking loudly and pays
no attention TO the illustrious Judge. The red
haired fellow in the corner makes so much noise
that the attention Of the Deputy sheriff Is attracted
that way. 1t dimy occurs to him that there is
little disorder In the court The Judge IL say
ing, There is no proof that the doctrine of ultra
rircs will apply ia this case The hrst duty OK the
executive power is to preserve order; ordSis the
The Deputy sheriff cries out to the red-haired dis
turber:-.Jim, stop that damned racket, will your
go to hell!' was the unconcernod answer. At
this cool the head of the Judge pcepcd between
his feet aud he IF you don't stop that noise
there I3l have to fine you."
II guess you wouldn't be 50 cruel ~ all that,
Jcdgc?' was the answer.
II don't want any OF your gab, said the Judge.
III have you imprisoned for contempt OK Court"
Contempt Of helll you old son OF . b--h," said
JIM.
''dr. sheriff. execute Judgment on this fellow at
once Lock him APP
At this point the court room. so to speak. arose
mechanically. The two card players put down the
remnant Of their "hands'' and began to examine
their pistols without appearing to have heard any
of the row which had Just occurred. Everybody
sauntered up gravely to the judges bench II
weighted down with an important duty. When they
had surrounded him their conduct suddenly changed.
The universal host up sent
A shout that tore hells conelayc.
hundred knives flashed In the air: hundred
pistols were drawn, and hundred voices, uttering
threats. curses and shrieks, rent the air.
III you don't let Jim of wen go to the Jail and
burn the damned old building TO the ground"
Hip hoopl Down with himi Kick the iedgei
Give square deal we's going TO have jnstice
Wire him Whoray hip-lal Burn him Shoot him l
XIII himl whoopi whoopl whang Bansl Bocml
Crasnl
The court stands adjourned.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
HEALTH BOARD.

AT meeting of the Board of Health yesterday the
following resolution passed.
Resolved That the Sanitary superintendent he and Is
hereby directed by the chemist Of
the Board 60 the baking powder reported TO contain
alum with special references TO the nature and percentage
the alumna salts salts contained In bread prepared
with such powder.
Assistant Sanitary Inspector Goldsmith read
port on the subject of noxious vapors in which he
defined their causes and suggested remedies. The
abandonment of snavipgs for firing purposes, the
negligence Of remen and stokers thechief causes.
the inspector assigns for injurious smoke, and he
advises the use of q smoke consumer and the imposi-
ton Of fine for carelessness the proper remedies.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Charles Bellows. of the firm of Charles Bellows &
Co.. Wholesale liquor dealers, made individual
~ignment Of his property yesterday TO Sidney Win
tringham without preference.
George A. Greeley & CO., grocers. at Mott Haven
made an assignment yesterday to Alfred q. Buell.
giving preferences for s2,5i2 10.
Henry Osborn of Albany, doing business in this
city as a butter and cheese merchant, made
signment yesterday TO Frederick Il. Gillespie pre-
ferrinr three creditors.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
HARBoR MASTERS AUTHORITY.

John stllwagon is pilot of the steamboat J. d.
Schuyler. which prior to the 9th Of june 1873. had
been making landings at pier 55 East River. About
that time Harbor Master James NJ. Thompson as
signed to the j. b. Schuyler accommodations pier
e. and finding her making landing at pier IS or
dercd her to pier 81 to which, ii is alleged he
ceved response from the deck of the j. b. Schuyler
the effect that he might go the Internal regions
words to that effect. The Harbor Master then at
tempted 10 compel the removal of the boat, which at
tempt was resisted and forcbly opposed by the cap
tain For THIS act dsobedence OF the Harbor Mas
liable to forfeit 500 under the provisions of section
chapter 4S7 of the Laws OF the State OF New York.
passed in tho year 1862 To recover this sum, Edward
Il. Tinker, Captain of the Port of New York.
trial yesterday before a jury. the plaintiff being
represented by Mess-s. Beebe, Wilcox & Hobb and
the defendant by Mr.. w. II. McDougall. The defence
an objection to the jurisdiction of the Court
well as general denial OF the alleged facts which
the suit was based. The story the part Of the de-
fcndant that for thirty pier 55 has been
used as landing for passenger boats on tho East
River for which paid to the city; that ut the
time OF tho transaction there were ten or twelve
passenger boats accustomed To make landings at that
pier, and that the plea for the removal OF tho Schuy
er to the effect that she interfered with the regular
landings Of the Grand street ferryboa wns without
foundation. All the evidence being in Mr. McDougal,
the part OF the defendant, moved to dismiss the
complaint on the ground that no such authority as
that claimed by harbor masters in this was con-
ferrod upon them by statute, and II such authority
had been conferred, then the act was unconsttu-
tonal Judge McAdam said lie would give the re-
spectve counsel until Monday next to put in briefs,
and hc would take the case under consideration be-
fore deciding it, This is the first suit which has
arisen under this statute and the result will bu OF i'm
portsncc as defining the authority OF harbor masters.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
DIR. HAwKER's SENTENCE AFFIRMED.

General Isaac Catin, District Attorney of Kings
county. received telegram from Albany yesterday
which set forth that the conviction of DR.. Benjamin
W. Hawker, alias West. alias Perry. had been af
frmed by the Court of Appeals DIR. Hawker in
dicted in Kings county February 5, 1873. for NAL
practice on Amelia Hyde, of No. i34 Third street Will
iamsburg. On the Ist of March following lie was
tried and convicted before Judge Moore in the Court
OF Sessions. On the 9Th of the same month he
sentenced TO term of ten years in the ntary
Xhere he La vt the uresellt time.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNorE.-Letters intended for this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention. Complanants who unwilling to
comply with this rule simply waste time in writing.
Write only on one side of the paper.-ED. HERALD
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
RAPID TRANSIT COMPUTATION.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
If the elevated railway companies would issue
tickets in packages strips. after the fashion Of the
Union Ferry tickets good both roads, at the rate
of twelve to fifteen tickets for ST. thus saving large
portion Of the detention in making change to passen
gers by which train is frequently missed the travel
would be increased to than compensate for
the discount the fares. The trains would be less
crowded during the time of the FIVE cent fares and the
short travel would be greatly increased
MERCHANT.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
SIDEWALK WASHING.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Permit me to indorse "A Sufferers" remarks in
gard to washing sidewalks on frosty mornings. am
still suffering from bad fall received ten days ago in
Thirteenth street. between Sixth and Seventh avenues
What is the remedy ALSO A SUFFERER.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

CASroN-DuyN.-At Grcenpoint, on December IL,
by Rev. Mr.. Bsrnhart, LAURA LOUISE CANTON. Of
Grecnpoint, to MURRy q. DUNN, of Philadelphia.
SHEwELI-RAND.--On December II, 1878, in this
city, by the Rev. George II. Hepworth, LrSINGroN X.
SHKwEIL to OLIVIA q. RAND
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
A DANGEROUS CROSSING.

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD
beg to call attention to the crosswalk at the lower
corner of Centre and Walker streets 1t is in such
bad condition that accidents occur daily. NJ.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
A SCHOOL MARM's" QUARREL.

curious suit, brought by Elizabeth Foley against
Ellen f. Holly came to trial yesterday before Judge
sedgwick holding Superior Court Trial Term. From
the facts stated in the opening it seems that the
plaintiff an assistant teacher in Primary School
No 81 in the Eleventh ward of which the defendant
was principal. The latter, alleged, preferred
charges to the trustees against the plaintiff for hav-
ing made false returns to the average attendance
OF pupils. Upon this charge, which she says was
false and malicious, she dismissed by the trustees
and her appeal to the Board OF Education was also
decided against her. She accordingly brought this
suit against the defendant to damages tor the
alleged libel The defendant denied malice and says
she did what she thought was for the best ExJudge
Cardozo who appeared for the defendant, raised the
point that the complaint defective, inasmuch as
it failed to state that the charge made without
probable cause. Judge Sedgwick sustained this OBJ
lection. but allowed the plaintiffs counsel. MIR.
Shook, to amend upon payment OF costs. This being
consented to the trial was proceeded with, and will
be resumed this morning.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
FORT GANsEvooRT MARKET

To THE EDIToR OF THE HERAD:-
Have any steps been taken in regard to the pro-
posed stand for market wagons the Fort Ganse-
WORT property The fences taken down some
time ago and the place is entirely open. Would it
not be advisable to set some to work and put it
in a somewhat more slightly condition than it is at
present OLD RESIDENT.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
The following is statement showing the real es
tate transactions recorded in the Registers ofc,
December Ia
saa st. n 81 rs # g Of 9th av., aaxiosa; Oscar R.
Broadway, .; corner OF Dyck,nan st., 4o5xa77;l es
iooxas;i e part Of; also sherman av., $, ioj
erick Mead and wife to Herman T. Mead ........ Nom
Cooper st. ,ssn eoasr hawsh9rns S ST. snsh
Emerson 81, w. corner Cooper ST.. 1ooxioo; same !.
Emerson st. same pfoperty; Francis Tones and wife
cooper st.. n corner Hawthorne St iooxoo: also
Cooper st.. n, W corner Emerson St., looxloo; 80
KingsSrdss road. % corner Dyckman st., 4o5xa77i -
Vi part % also aos,h as, ST., s., n LOO f. 10th
e. sss SsS1s% sS Fssnss s
,st, Tones ne and wife N to J. Herman + Mead 7o'
Mary "a t. # hasisaa Ss G s Ss
Morris M Is ; ls4il s aSsloO Lewis -
SD St, n; Is y " Of 4sh a5xlojo; Angus
It'll SS y :ssa'ss Js%as asasi Kelly and wife to
Thompson s ST. es s7 IT, s. e Houston ST. a45x nom
Charles s,rseg and wife e LsHisn letter 1900
s4Ih s., $50 & 3 q % ,a5xioos'a Simon -
Mary i. Hawthorne and husband to Henry ). j j
10th 50 IT, n Of isath st., iaesx5ia5: '
sanE to Isaac scfsss. ccies a'a .enae
s%ys .s f. joseph s sh e. .s.sS al N @
5sth t. ls4 + q ist aoxs4 lessehold); -,
Sinclair ssssrss, 1s t. William lint !.
IT efeies to Christian Isl p Won fE Messs hsyno
apss
same property t John Kortrsit and wife to William
Engieheart deed dated February "A, ls)D 2o
ls : & z sa Of & &dHs,ooi8 IT, sss7 sls7
xrreguar John D. Philips and wife to Asher /.
fhiiips Nom
9Th av Ne ls syears; Isabella r Dorshemer to g. 20
9Th st,n s. Us Il, g avenue A. a5Sos eli years.;
John Astor to William Henkcl and others. So
18th st, West NO p, years; Marie A. Sage to 20
'Ai'su '''sA' nncoapsp MORTGAGES ~
Amidon, +. II. and wife, to John Webb, No. 667 9TH
Crawford T. and wife Mary T. Becckcr, $ s. Of
2sh st., Of eth av. Observation-Disclosures. 800
SD II. o I'll sr 50 -
Dixon. W: b and wife to 5. Y. Hoffman, n s. Of aith
Ess " and nd wife M to F. IL Morson, No II West 'eo
Finally W f. 70 l. Brown e. $ Of Sd av Of ~
Foster G. u and husband to j. L. Kip itrustee 6cj
S.. $ Of Sa,h st. E. Of 9Th az .., year 2ooo
Mead. Herman r.. to john III Dyckman corner Of
Broadway and Dyckman ST. years.............. 9,4O
Same TO same, Sherman av., ". of Dyckman ST..
Same . same n s. Of 2osth St., .. Of 10th av.; IS
same to same, Sherman st. near Emerson st.;
years. $50
Same to Levi A. Lockwood executor, &c), corner OF
Broadway and Dyckman st.; yenrs. .,......... 200
e. Of 4ih av; years $50
RECORDED ASSIGNMENTS MoRrGAcHs.
AstOr John j. and others executors 6c) to Frank
lin H. Dclano and others trustees, &c)..........
Same to same
Austin, Arthur w. executor, 6cJ, to Henry Samp-
Gstoid Della r. and another to Charles Orary tre
ceiver ......................... 74T
Kreuder, Louis, to Henry Miller 1,5O
Maus, August to Conrad Muller. .............. 3,O3
Facr, Robert W. TO James L. Bogert. 700
Taylor, Mary H., to George +. johnson. ...........
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
COURT OF APPEALS.
A,p.xv Nv ~ ~ 1e-s

ALBANY, ~. L., Dcc ~, 1915.
In the Court Of Appeals, Tuesday, December II.
Is7S-prcseut Hon Sanford j.. Church. Chief Justice.
and associates 1.-The following decisions handed
down.-
Harding vs.. Ti1t; Genet VS.. Ths Mayor, &C.;
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
INSURANCE LITIGATION.

Abraham L. Patterson in suit brought by him
against samuel r. W. Sanford, claims that he was
policy holder in the Mutual Protection Life Insurance
Company, and as such paid large sum Of money for
premiums upon his life, the defendant at tho same
time being stockhodcr. director, vice president and
treasurer Of the company The plaintiff says that in
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
DIED.

ALExASpER.-Suddenly. December 16, OSCAR W.
ALEXANDER. in the 72d year of his age.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited TO at
tend the funeral from his late residence, 2i9 East
Broadway, on Thursday. December 10 ut one O'Clock
Il. M.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
WHERE Is HE?

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
What has become of Mr.. Banks. the receiver of the
Security Savings Bank ? cannot find out where the
money that is due the depositors has gone. s.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18

1872 the company had accumulated large amount of
assets and had large number of policy holders that
the company and its officers were trustees for the
plaintiff and its other policy holders and held its as
sets exclusively in trust for them that. after pay
ment of the premiums and while the plaintiffs policy
was in full force. the corporation. whose name had
in the meantime been changed to THE Reserve
Mutual Life Insurance Company. was Illegally
and fraudulently sold out to another cor.
poration known as the Guardian Mutual
Life Insurance Company, and its business
patronage and assets amalgamated with that com
pany whereby plaintiffs policy became wholly
worthless and that such unlawful disposition OF the
assets participated in by the descendant FOR
these reasons the plaintiff demands judgment for the
amount of his premiums alre.y paid with interest
reason of his advanced age. The defendant denies
that he took part in or was privy to any unlawful
conspiracy, or that the plaintiffs policy has been
destroyed by such act Of the company or its value
in any degree impaired. Upon application on behalf
of the plaintiff Judge Freedman OF the Superior Court
yesterday granted order for the examination OF the
defendant before trial touching certain matters
alleged be peculiarly within the knowledge OF the
defendant.
The New York herald., 1878-12-18
WHAT is THE PROSPECT?
SALEM, N. j.. Dec. II. 1875.


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD-
have two policies of the Security Life and An
nuity Company. One is death claim of $4,000,
which was properly filled and filed three months be-
fore the company failed. Is there any prospect of
these ever being paid? j. w. @.