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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
BOARD OF POLICE JUSTICES.

The Board of Police Justices held their regular
monthly meeting last night at tho Jefferson Market
Cou-t Justice Flammer, tho president, tho chair,
aud Justices Smith, Murray, Bixby, Duffy Otterbourg,
Wande and kilDreth beng prosoat. The principal
business Of The evening the reading OF the annual
report on which a committee consisting OF Justices
smith. Otterpourg anu Kbreth mad been appointed
four months ago, and which report, consisting OF
cighty-two pages OF legal cap, was read by
II Is the fourth annual report OF the present Board
OF Police Justices and extends from October 81 1876
to October ST. 1871 1t shows that the total numoer
OF arraignmcnts the time mentioned was ~, S65 OF
which 81 $50 males and -, 0o6 females. Oi this
number there were held 81, 6S6-35, 333 males aud
II, SOL females There were October ii, - cases
pending This report does not include 234 persons
who held TO appear us witnesses The aggregate
number OF arraignmcnts Tor tho past lour years
amounts to 1885, aud II the arrests Tor violation OF
the excise brought about BY the spasmodic action
OF the police, which IN 1876 and 1877 amounted 10
s. BAL stricken from the data, the records show
reduction OF ten and half per cent IN comparison
auo taking the three years. average reduction Of
fourteen per cent.
During the year l. 246 persons arrested as
piclous persons ana discharged Inc numoer OF ar
rests for intoxication ana dIsordcrly conduct was
3l4 OF whicn $40 were males ana 1903 females
previous years. The lines collected IN police courts
from October 81, 1876 TO October 81 1871 amount to
s42057 IN Court Of Special Sessions, $l0 730 49,
ana by warden Quinn, 6,722 Tue amount vi lines
collected by the present Board oil Pocc Justices from
November IL, 1873, was $2l2,97l 10
After the report was read and the greater portion
OF It ado pied the meeting adjourned until tho last
Monday III February.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
ROWING ON PAPER.
'sw. r. K" TAKES AMATEUR" SEVERELY TO

''w. B. K" TAKES AMATEUR" SEVERELY TO
TASK
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
In Sundays paper see that "Amateur" seeks to
air his knowledge OF boating matters. Perhaps he Is
not pos ed the subject else he was not present
on the only two OCCASIONS which tho Nautilus pair
we're deieutcd Why he makes such ridiculous state.
ments and lays himself open to contradiction at once
/ fail to understand. In the first place he remarks
that they were beaten by West and Mack, the New
York Athletic Club pair, In the Harlem regatta. On
the morning of the said regatta Mr. Levien the stroke
OF the Nautilus pair ndisposed and suffering from
great pain ON grasping the sweep In spite OF this
obstacle they came III good second, and beh1d them
were the Arlinglons.
At the Kill Won Kull regatta they would undoubt-
edy have beaten the Aalauta pair but Tor the msfur
tune Of having go around long tow OIL canal boats,
while Eustis ana Downs took short cut, and, as 1t
was the Atalantas would have 1851 II they mad
another hall milo to so.
II there Is any pair that think they defeat the
Nautilus men why don't they challenge them, or why
don't tue Nautilus pair defeat, or Ut least challenge
the only two pairs which have been fortunate enough
to beat them, before they cross the Atlantic
Amutcur' mentions In the first part OF his letter that
the old Aalau Ia four could row away from The Column
bias. Now why does not he explain the reason they
failed 10 do so IN the Harlem regatta? Columbia
easily defeated them, also the celebrated WOVEN
hooks. In that race
protest against such men ".Amatcur'' giving
public opinion on the merits OF oarsmen. Why DO
not some pracIlcai men come forward and writoY
w. r. X.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
WILL OF COMMODORE COLLINS.

The Will OF tho lato Commodore l.. X. Collins.
founder Of the Collins line OF steamers between New
York and Liverpool presented at the surrogaie's
Office for probate yesterday. The testator bequeaths
TO his wife, Sarah j., all his household furniture,
silver plated ware horses, carriages and harness
Tho balance of his properly rs divided into SIX equal
parts and bequeathed as follows 1.-Two parts TO ms
wife, one part divided among MS three hall sisters
Olivia Collins Ann Collins and Sexla Con one part
TO his son John, one part TO his son Thomas W. and
one part 10 his n. X The value oil the property
Is lot as yct accurately known. Isaac j. Geary II. n
Collins and the wife OF the testaL0r appointed cx
ccutors on tho envelope enclosing the Will Is the
follow ng notice IN the bandwrng OF the deceased -
.,iu ali wnom II may concern. declare this to be
my last viii testament. made alter due coEsidera.
ZION aud trust that no one VII attempt IN any way to
change my pequcst. Larchmont. III town OF Man.
aroneck, October 70, 1861"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
NARCOTIC POISONING.

Coroner Simms, Of Brooklyn. has ompancled jury
10 inquire into the of death Of infant child Of
Mr. Ambrose Peacock. Of this city, WHO diod Satur.
day last at the shotering Arms Nursery the Tor.
mer city, The child II appears, placed In the In
stution some two weeks ago. It's mother having died.
IL was in very poor heath and lew days after
its admission tie father OF the little in
formed DR.. Bunker, the house physician. that
his child might have been made moro i'll
from the ELECTS OF overdose oil soothing
syrup given to IL by servant girl Notwitn.
standing Dr. Bunker did all IN his power to the
litte onc;s lie, 1t died as above stated He immedi.
atey notified Coroner Simms of the case, gave IL
as his opinion that death resulted primarily from
narcotic poison and secondly from congestion of tho
BRAN. In mentioning the case yesterday tho namo
OF the Brooklyn Nursery confounded with that Of
the Sheltering Arms Nursery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
THE GLADIATORIAL DEATH SIGNAL.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
have read with great pleasure the vivid descrip.
ton Grants visit to pompei In your o-day's issue;
but discover an error thorcin. which have
peated so often pubic prints that deem 1t my
duty 10 correct It, Your correspondent, in speaking
OF the gadatoriai exhibitions, soys:-"You rcmem-
Der, no doubt. the picture OF Gor0mc, representing
the arenu--one gladiator PROSTATE, tho other
over HIM, with sword extended, awaiting the
signal from the Emperor to whether he
would STAY ms foe. The signal was gwen by tho spe
tators turning their thumbs down n they want death
Tue error Is saying that thoy turned their thumbs
down If they wanted death Your gifted correspond.
emit will discover &c ne will turn Horace's Epstles
L. IS 66, aud 10 Juvena ILL., SO, that tho late oil the
yanquishcd gladiator depended upon the people, VINO
pressed down their thumbs II they wished him to be
saved, but turned them up II they wished n, IN 10 DO
Killed. SiEPHEN IL. IUKNBULL.
JANUARY 81 1873.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
OUT OF BUSINESS.

THE COMMERCIAL BANK WINDING Up-ITs De-
PoslToRs TO BE PAID.
The Commercial Bank, State bank doing business
at No 50 Pine street. in this city, yesterday put
notice requesting its depositors TO Withdraw their
money, and also stating that no further deposits
would be received. Tho Immediate reason for thus
step was an examination made by Mr. Orvis under
the direction of the Bank Department OF the State.
Tue capital stock largely impaired, ing to losses
by bad loans. The bank commenced business IN
July, 1875, with capital Of 100000. Its deposits
h ave always been limited aud It's business circum-
scribcd The deposits about $50 900, but yester
day they were Iiquidated TO wthin u small amount.
In the case oil this bank the public dcposors, IL
Is understood will not be the losers, tho stockholders
alone having TO suffer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
COUNTY CLERK BRANN'S ACCOUNTS.

Ex-Mayor Traphagen and George p. Brock, bonds
men Of County Clerk Brann, Of Jersey City, have in
vestigated his accounts and Iound that the rumors
first circulated greatly exaggerated The DEAL.
cation will be met within a lew weeks, the entire
amount not exceeding SIS. 000 meeting OF MS init
mate friends held yesterday afternoon, and ts
is probable settlement Will bc effected by next FRI
day. Mr.. Branns pecunary difficulties are SAID TO ne
due entirely to mis- lavish expenditures during polite
cal cam pal gus In HUDSON county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
COLORADO TRAIN ROBBERS.

Pueblo, Jan. 70, 1878
Last Saturday evening n Western bound tram on
the Atchison, Topeka aud Santa Fc Railroad was
boarded tow miles east OF Dodge City by four mon,
who attempted to rob tho express messengers. Two
oil tho robbers jumped on the engine compelling the
engineer ana fireman TO do directed while the
other two boarded the EXPRESS The express
messenger, however proved 100 pucNy aud repulscd
them. lie thinks he snot one OF the roDUors, as be
WAS only three eet on and cropped when the
mcsgengcr fred The robbers escaped but are notly
pur sued 10y competent party, anu the trail ~
pain there rs iiite DOUBT Oi Their capture The rob
Dcrs mad previously bound and gagged the agent at
the small station oil Dodgo City ana ransacked his sac
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
THE DOUGAERTY ASSAULT.

Ex.Aldermau Edward Gardner, Of the Fifth
ward, Brooklyn, who was committed to Raymond
Street jail, Brook Ign, Sunday last for assauitips
Patrick Doughery, canal boat captain was released
by Judge Walsh. yesterday, on his furnishing bonds
In the sum oil 1000 Tor his appearance Tor trial
Monday next. DOugherty Is IN tho Guy Hospital
and was yesterday morning pronounced 10 bs out Of
danger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
ROWING CHALLENGES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
BosroN, Jan %. 1878.
Tho proposed rowing match between Frederick A.
Piaisted, of New York, and Edward Hanlon, Of Tor
onto, which has been broken of, causes some disnp-
pointment in boating circles here The preiminaries
mad all been made, and tho race was to
have becn rowed Silver Lake, Plympton,
Mass, but dispute as TO the allowance for ex
pcnses, Hanlon claiming $500, which Paistcd refused
TO allow. Plaisted's friends were confident that he
could defeat the Canadian Paistcd aut horzes the
publication of challenge here to-day In which no oilers
TO row Hanlon two-mie turning race Tor IL ,000 u
sde the challenge 10 10 open till February z lie
offers to allow any expenses IN excess OF his OWL aud
In case this Is not taken up before mentioned
ho oilers leave IL open TIL February 10 Tor any oars
man In the country except Courtney and Ross
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29


ELS IN NEW YORK AND DISMISS ALL INcoM-
PETENT ENGINEERS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ALBANY, Jan. IS, 1878.
The session generally very tame night
ator Harris introduced bill allow The Atlantic
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF Albany 10 resume
and transact business A bill introduced by Mr..
seeoacher authorizes the Commissioners OF
tho Sinking Fund in the city and coun.
" of New York TO convey to the
Home Tor Aged and lndrm Hebrews OF
Now York, upon such terms and conditions us may
be agreed upon the right OF the city piece of
land situated 10 the Nineteenth ward and bounded
by sixty-soventh street, Third and Sixty
eighth. street aud Lexington avenue Tor the erection
thereon OF clone Tor Aged and lndrm Hcbrcws'
STATE PAPERS.
memorial from Milton Il. lompkins, presented to
The Assembly by MI. Brooks, requests that the
resrondonec OF his father, who was member OF the
Legislature nifty years ago, may be purchased by
ino state. The correspondence uciudes letters from
aud to the chief OF the state aud county ut mat
pcrlod--the Clintous, Henry Clay, James Madison,
James Monroe aud other disting nisbod pupcists.
Tno memorial has been referred to tho JOINT Conn
on ibe state Library.
CONDITION OF THE NORMAL SCHOOLS
Mr. Gilbert nroduccd 4 resolution asking for tho
Appotutlncnt OF special committee OF unc inquire
into the Condition oil the several normal schools OF
tho State, and into the claims OF the Localities where
they are situated 10 an acadctnlc department ia
tchoos supported by state taxation. Ths resolution
acnutes n movement which 10 contcIn plated 10
ammo and equa;ize the distribution of educational
and otncr INSTITUTIONS throughout the Stgtc.
LOOKING AFTER THE STEAM BOILERS
Mr.. CALVIN Introduced a bill amending an act for
the better protection oi lie and property the city
OF New YORK. IL requires, WITHIN Sixty days alter
IN, the act, the establishment OF bureau,
10 be known as the Bureau vi steam Engineers TO Ue
attached 10 The Police Department., when shalt con-
slst OF an inspectorin-chici and two examining
enajpcors. all OF whom shall be selected
tI,eir practical knowledge OF steam engines aud
boilers they shall also be practical mechanical
ong ,peers ana judges OF tue character and
nualtIes OF all engines ana boilers They sDall
be appointed by Comni ssioners oi Police aud not
I've less tban over slxty years Of age They
shall Examine applicants 10 become ongfncers and II
,oy ire satisfied as to thor knowledge and pracuch
habits Of lie, &r., they shall pfaDi them u.
ccnscs authorizing them 10 bccomc cnaVe's shtsi'c-
prooI OF unskiliuIncss or nempornncc
Wi DO ctuso ior rovOkIDg the incense. NO person
EXCEPT a licensed engineer snail DO allowed 10 take
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
FINGER BILLIARDS.

An exhibition OF finger bard playing was given
last night in CHRIS O'Connor's billiard rooms by Yank
Adams II was hs hrst appearance In this city and
the audience was very large. He made hundred
fancy Shots, such as jumps, masses and rails, after
which he three balls placed at the
OF a twelve incn Triangle cut the letter around
three hats ana made one ball 20 Jour different ways.
He play game with one gcniieman giving him
seventy live points ana grand discount and ran tue
game out gu tue ninth inning inside OF a hundred
seconds. lie will continue to EXHIBIT ~ Chris O'Con.
nor's rooms tho rcst Of the week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
B'NAI BIRTH BANQUET.

The complimentary banquet to the visiting repre-
sentatives TO District Grand Lodge No. l. o. D. b.,
was gwen last night at Nilsson Hal, and In honor Of
tho seventy lodges wero represented and great
enthusiasm expressed Tor tho future welfare Of
the society Mr. Joseph Sulzberger presided, and tho
following toasts were gwen anu responded to:-On
"rhe District Grand Lodge. No. l, II. 5. Herman;
"The Constitution and Principles OF The Graud
Lodge" +. s. Gouldston;' OH Visiting Brethren"
Godirey Moore; on "fhe Court Of Appcas," Is Hvr-
WIZ In addition number OF volunteer toasts were
gwen anu some witty responses made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
MISSING WITH MONEY.

Joseph Laws, Jr., collector In tina employ Of JUS
tco f. Payne, OF Jersey City, has been missing
for over week with between $1,000 ana 1900 COL
lectcd tor rents. Laws member OF tho Second
Temperance Reform Club until Two weeks ago, when
he lett IL aud has been drinking since He had go
OF Justice Paype's law and private business
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
A FOWL SHOW.

Over fvo hundred specimens OF ali kinds Of fowls
arrived at the New American Museum, tho Bowery,
yesterday Tho Following varieties are upon exhib-
ton :-Drahmas, Cochns Hamburgs. Spanish, French,
Polish, game and bantam. A troupe OF performing
birds Is also included IN the exhibition. Rev. e. 81.
Bolton OF westcheser county, superintends the dis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29

EMMETT AND FlNNIGAN.

Francis Emmett OF Jarrow, and Joseph Finnigan,
OF the Telling Shore rowed a match for $50 In open
boats mile and quarter, on the Tyne, at New
castle, on tho 10Th inst Emmett won by 100 yards,
making tho journey III I'm. 2I1ss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29

charge OF . steam boiler perform the duties OF
engineer Violation oil this clause Is made q INSIDE
mcanor punishable by a hne of not less than $25
more than $3.50 The charge for license shall be IS,
the money thus collected Is TO be paid into tho
sinking fund after paying expense OF the bureau.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
O'LEARY'S LONG WALK.

CINCINNATI Jan. 2S, 1875
O'Leary, the pedestrian. commenced his task OF
walking 400 miles 125 hours al the Highland louise
TO- night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
SCHUYLER coLrAx ON LINCOLN.


At tho last session of the Grand Lodge Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, II viii be remembered that
committee raised with the audabo object COM
rnemoratiug the name oil John A. Kennedy, the late
deceased superintendent OF Police Of this city, who
rendered such signal aid to the national govern
during rebellion. well valuab assistance and
counsel TO the Order as grand officer As Worthy
Grand Master q. w. DIlss Chairman OF this commit
tce in introducing Mr. Schuyler Coliax TO New
York audience at Cooper Union, last evening" ex-
planned that the original intention OF the committee
was collect funds witnin the Odd Fellows Order to
erect monument over the grave OF NJ. Kennedy, In
Cypress Hills, but many private citizens, who appre-
cialcd the great services OF the man, expressed
"a wish have opportunity to participate
in tho tribute, and hence Mr. Coax was requested 10
delwer lecture In aid OF tho monumont fund As
might be expected, the popularity OF Mr.. Kenncdy's
name aud tue lame oil the late lieutenant OF Lincoln
had The effect o' making tho attempt great financial
success. Wbile II IS contemplated 10 erect u monu-
ment 10 cost ABOUT 300, tue receipts from last
evenings effort, IL is believed, Will DO more than
5000
ine great hall OF Cooper Union was well Hllcd, and
tickets sufficient TO hi nearly two sucn sold.
Upon the platform were large number oil ladies', In.
Guiding tue wliow OF the late superintendent and
other ladies' associated with her charitable labors in
the Guy. Among The gentlemen occupying seats
the platform were Inspector George W. DHks, Grand
Master (GharinanD; Pcter cooper, Thomas q. Acton,
state senator. Lillot T.. CUwdin. Rev DR.. O. IA. TIL
fanny, Russell sage, ex-Stato senator Abraham Lent
James +. Sanders, y. u. sire, Past Grand
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-29
THE STATE CAPITAL.

MONDAY NIGHT MEAsUREs-AT TO Or
CAME BUREAU TO INSPECT STEAM BOIL
ELS IN NEW YORK AND DISMISS ALI. INcoM-
PETENT ENGINEERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08

VEGETINE.-W When tho blood becomes lifeless
and stagnant, either from change Of weather or
of climate, want Of exercise. irregular diet,
or from any other causo tho Vegetine will re-
cleanse The stomach, regulate the bowels. and
imrarL tone Of Vigor to tho whole body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
ICE CREAM, SODA WATER, &c.
ICE CREAM

Ny Ice Cream Mandatory. one of the lsrg-
est in Virginia, still continues 10 supply privat9
customers. Sunday schools, excursions, picnics,
fairs, festivals and associations rs we'll as the
trade, with that SUPERIOR CREA NJ that has
msdo name in this community, and is known
everywhere as BREN uLE'S ICE CREAM. l
could easily reduce its price by lowering its quail
i!y, but good cream, of fresh, pure. wholesome
than I serve it. Of course, l could ''grade my
cream by the price," but my cream would lose
the good name that years Of fair dealing have
won for it. ask tnst persons abroad ordering
"Brengle's Cream from third parties will a.
sure themselves that tho cream sent is certainly
from my establishment. l warrant my croaln,
and do not wish that inferior cream, sont out as
mine, may injure its reputation. 1t is my aim
to furnish the BEST CREAM IN AMERICA,
and my customers arc satisfied that do So.
ia 3-tf HENRY BRENGLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
SUMMER RESORTS.
ORKNEY SPRINGS.
FOUR HOURS FROM WASHINGTON. VIA
BALTIMORE s. OHIO Il. K.

Through ard excursion tickets, good until
November l. Park Wagonottes, in which 10
convoy passengers from station to Springs.
BOARD RATES
The proprietor Of Orkney Springs, fully ap-
preciating business depression, o0ors the follow
ing reduced rates of board, graduated according
to rooms occupied, and the number of persons
in each room.
Board por day for ono wook and loss than two
81 so, - and 81 80. Board por week for two
weeks and less than four IS, $50, $l2 and SID.
Board por month for ono month and less than
two $50 S35, $40 and $i5. Ministers, physi-
clans and mambors Of the press will be entitled
to twenty-five per cont discount on the above
rates Children under II years and servants
halfpTice.
Families and parties numbering scvon Or more
who desire 20 remain the entire season, can
mako special contracts st reduction on the
above rates
Tho season will open or SATURDAY, the
18th of June, ard close On the 18TH Of October.
All COMMUNICATIONS addressed TO 4. b. COLE.
MAN, Manager metropolitan Hotel, until June
1, after that dato to tho proprietor NJ Orkney
$ prings, Shenandoah county, Va, will receive
prompt attention.
sp $0-3m A. ". JONES, Lcssco and Prop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-08
AGRICULTURAL.
HERBERT BRYANTS
arvscR.s-1SEInIENT'


We offer AGRICULTURAL ENGINES
and complete outfits for thrcshng and cleaning
nj! kinds Of grain on the moat favorable torms
and at the lowest rates.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL FLOW (gon-
uine) at "a.
MALTA SINGI.E SHOVEL rLOW (gen-
uine) st So Is.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL PhoW
PLATES at 81 per pair
ROUTTS DOUBLE SHuVEL + 40 W
PLATES a 81 SO por pair.
EXPANDING CULTIV AToEs, five tcoth
reversible points, 81 30.
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS. five tooth,
reversible points, S. 20.
FARM WAGONSi FARM WAGONSl
CHAMPION REAPER5 and MOWERS.
Ss~ Special attention ls asked 10 the NE "
CHAMPION MOWER, front cuf,
WHEEs. RAKE3 and HARVEST TOOLS
generally.
H. FRAME GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE
GUANO, BONE DUST
GROUND PLASTER. SC.
HERBERT BRYANT,
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