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The New York herald., 1878-03-02
AN OUTRAGE ON BUSINESS MEN.

To rHE EDITOR OF THE HEnALD:-
AT nine O'Clock this Thursday morning went TO
the Sixth District Court in obedience to Sub
pBna TO testify" threatened with the vengeance OF
the outraged majesty Of the law If ialea
as commanded-''at niue oolock In tho forenoon"
found grsat many more citizens there In
obedience to command of the law SO far all we'll
but by what right does His Honor Mr. Justice Kelly
Keep 100 peopie--some vi them, like myself, kept
from proper aud necessary attention 10 their private
Dusiness-untfi ten O'Clock and twenty minutes 'n
forsno0n' before he appears Ia his seat aud CON-
mcnCes the dIspensatiOn of substantial justice be.
tween "paintin ana deiendant?" To me II was an
outrage to take SO much of my time than the
precept Of his own court called for. Try and abate
the custom that would be more honored IN the
breach than the observance A. G.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
NO POOR PEOPLE NEED APPLY.

TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
have heard IT said very often that this is a rich
mans country but have always argued against
that idea. am now convinced that It is a fact,
for this reason:-Ay three children attend
primary school in East Seventy y-nnh street.
The school about 10 have a reception,
and the principal has sent printed invitations
TO all the rich parents In the neighbornood attend
but mas entirely neglected the poor parents wish
to ask you II that Is just or what his be2
was thinking myself II might be because the poor
peoples wages were cut down and he AFRAID they
could not make presentabe appearance; otherwise,
why the distinction? l.. G.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The resolution recently passed BY tho Aldermen d.
recting the paving OF Barclay, Madison and other
streets has been signed by Mayor Ely.
Tho sum oil s., ,s53 AS was yesterday paid by Comp
troller Kelly TO the managers OF the Colorcd Home
City Chamberlain fappan reports that ST. sos, 229 47
in tho CITY Treasury Tor the nvc days ending
February 2S.
The last monthly financial statement of Com ptroer
Kelly shows the net bonded deot Of the CITY TO DO
$ll00j6s4 90. These ngures indicate decrease In
the city debt from corresponding date Of 1877 Of
a. 500 SSS 30
The New York herald., 1878-03-02

On February / order OF things In the weigh
ers' department At the Custom House was in-
augurated. The force, consisting prior to that
timo Of thirteen weighers, thirteen foremen
aud as many chief clerks besides force of
aborers, numerous the sxigences OF the service
required, was cut down weghers, and the
foremen and chief clerks were entirely dispensed
WITH At tho same time contract tor furnishing
the labor TO weigh imports was entered into by
the government with Mr.. Splitter, who agreed TO
the Tor $4,000 per annum, payable semi.
monthly. In order To supply the wsighers with
proper assistants Collector Arthur was authorized 10
officers. and whose remuneration is to be 81 per
diem for the time actually employed. BY this
rangement tho govern ment will save u large amount
OF money. rne estimate tor the year 1878 has been
based the following schedule
Seven wegners at 81 500 per annum $17,500
Fiity-six assistant weighers at ~ per diem
(5l4 uays) ..... ............-........ 1o336
Labor, US per contract 10000
Seven janitors al So per diem ............. 1896
,<oz
The expenses Of The government for the weigners
department or the year 1877 was $3lS, ,700 BY the
arrangement the handsome sum vi $151, ,468 Will
be saved IN this branch OF the service. The DEPART
ment has made no coLtract tor weighing goods from
bond for export, but Mr. Benedict the OF the
Surveyors Office, gives his opinion that fees
received for this work will amply pay Tor the labor.
Among the mail received by the Collector yesterday
from Washington came the confirmation OF the ap-
pointmsnts OF assistant weignera Tho gentlemen
thus made happy were notified to appear the Sur
veyors Office TO take the oath. Collector Arthur pro-
O'Clock and there administered The oath 10 them in
parties OF about SIX each.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
THE EASTERN BOULEVARD.

The Board Tor the Revision aud Correction Of
Assessments consisting OF Comptroller Kelly, Recorder
Hackett and Corporation Counsel Whitney, concluded
their examination yesterday AS to tho assessments
levied upon property Tor completion OF the Eastern
Boulevard. They have reuuced the original assess
ments IRON $629, 43l 50 10 $464 43l 50. The docu.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
A SLOW YOUNG MAN.

Ono bright morning In July. 1876, Henry Kei. OF
East Twentythird street, placed check for $500 into
the hands Of his clerk, Charles schelcr and him
"hurry up and get 1t cashed" Days, weeks, months,
year rolled BY and Sill the young man tarred Yes-
terday however. he returned and Mr. Keil ineisied
his giving an account OF his absence 10 Judge Mur
ray at the lombs Police Couri. His explanation was
entirely unsatsactory and he required to sojourn
In the CITY Prison 10 await proper revolution Of
the ponderous nywneel Of justice.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
ATTAIN COMPANY.

GAS BIZ LIS OF THE MANHATTAN COMPANY.
To rug EDITOR HERALD
! write TO suggest that tho gas consumers in the
Manhattan Company district form some combination
against the extortions OF that corporation. have
received bill to-day friday for what am morally
certain is about three times the amount OF gas con
sumed In my house from January 10 10 February Is.
As individuals we obtain redress nave tried
IL anumber Of times. Who will move with the
matterf w.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
CARRIERS LABOR OF LOVE.

Andrew Carter, poorly dressed man, was SEN
tonced by Police Judge Walsh, Of Brooklyn yesterday
for a Of sixty days imprisonment Tor having
collected money under false protencea Carter had
been representing himself Methodist missionary
layman who had been authorized 10 collect money
for "the good work." He admitted the charge In
extenuation no stated that he had family residing
In section OF the State and he came 10
city TO look for work. which he had been able
to ind. Necessity alone had driven him TO com NIT
the oQcpCe.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
SHOT BY A BROTHER.

The Coroner yesterday held an inquest the death
OF tep-yesr.old boy named Charles I. Leonard who
accidentally shot by his brother Nathaniel Loon
ard, fourteen years OF age on the 23d OF February.
The shooting occurred on Tenth avenue, near 122d
street. Nathaniel was given pistol by a companion
named Daniel Ford, aud in fun pointed II ut his
brother. The pistol went oil and Charles shot
dead. A verdict OF accidental death was rendered,
embracing a censuro for Daniel Ford for giving even
by mistake, loaded pistol TO boy. In default OF
$500 bail Ford committed by Coroner await
the action OF the Grand Jury.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
A WELL-FILLLD BOX,

William Reib, OF No S3 Catharne street, is not OF
good repute with the Central once oicais and when
Detectives Moran and Crowley saw him skulking
along the a. untimey nour yesterday morn
ing they thought It fitting to learn what William was
about A paper box found on him, containing twelve
watches, SIX gold rings gold brcastpin, Iocxet aud
tnreo silver napkin rings Desot tho suspicion that "hs
ways were DARK and fun OF guile, ana Judge Morgan
seemed 10 harbor the Same notion yesterday when he
rcmandcd him. Reib 10 said to DO receiver Of stolen
eooda
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
UTILIZING A BANK CHECK.

Simon Victor lives In East New York. Near his
place Of abode Charles Victory resides, and Simon,
iancying the similarity Of their names gave him
license possessed himself Of letter Tor latter
which Was IN The Post oice. 1t contained check ior
$35 ON the Brooklyn National Bank. simon ind sod
IT, paid 1t out 10 tradesman, and tho latter, At
bank, discovered u TO be iorged This was why Do
tecyes Moran and Crowley produced Victor at tho Es-
sex Market Court yesterday and had him rcnianded.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
A DAUGHrEK'S OBJECTIONS.

In the matter OF the will oil the late George p. Cor
don which offered for proof few days ago in the
surroeatc's Court Of Kings County, L. l., objections
were aled against the Will yesterday by the daughter
OF the deceased, Miss Agnes Mary Gordon. The OBJ
jections that the deceased condi
10 make will the time IL was drawn Eve years
ago aud that he under the influence OF his wife,
Lconoro Gordon, who Is the stcpmothcr Of tho con
testaDt Tho case has becn set down by surrogate
Daey for hearing Tor the 10Th OF March and April
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
THE SHEPPARD COURT MARTIAL.

The court martial organized for the trial OF Colonel
Oliver J. Sheppard, retired army officer, convened
again in the Army building. on Houston street,
yesterday. All the members Of the Court who havo
attended the previous sessions were present. No
business was transacted however, beyond the read
ing o the minutes Of the preceding day, OWNS to the
absence oil Colonel Guentor, witness, VINO was ex-
pected TO have been IN attendance Tnc Court
ingly adjourned until this morning.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
DIR. HAwKER FOUND GUILTY.

The trial OF Dr. Benjamin W. Hawker, alias West
was concluded yesterday in the Kings County Court
Of Sessions, before Judge Moore. Mr. A. Oakey Hall
occupied tho morning session OF the Court In sum-
ming up for the prisoner and claimed that his client
the victim OF conspiracy District Attorney Catin
summed up IN lengthy address Tor tho prosecution
ana Judge Moore then charged the jury. The latter
retired at i've O'Clock. and, after an hour anc =
hairs deIiberatIon they returned with Q verdict OF
"guilty." DR.. Hawker was then remanaed to the Ray
mQnd Street JAIL thore 10 await oil tho
Court, which will be rendered on Monday next.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED..

AcKERMAS-PoPE On Thursday evening" February
2s, at the residence OF the brides mother I'll Warren
street, Brooklyn. by the Rev. Dr. Bancroft, HowARp
AcKEknAs 70 MARTHA LUCINDA PoPE.
hoEY-fLIsG In this city, Thursday, February 2s.
by Rev W. y. Morgan, JomS ). HoEr OF New York,
and EMMA, second daughter of tho late william Fling,
OF Philadelphia No cards
sronRs-EDpy. THURSDAY, Fobruary 2s, by the
Rev. II. j. Eddy, ID. d., GEORGE ~ STORMS, Of Chicago
TO BELLE WILLIS EDDY, daughter Of Jerome II. EDDY.
Of this CITY.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
AFFAIRS IN BANKRUPTCY.

A petition In bankruptcy has been dled against
James Lyali William Lysll posing the arm oi
J. W. Lyull, manufacturers OF looms, In Twenty
third street. Tenth avenue, who failed last su
mer by nine creditors whose claims aggregate about
$751; 900. Tho following the largest claims Of the
petitioning oreditors:-Mary Z Tunison, SIS, 900;
Buchanan l. Lyal. Sl1,2l4 10; Davenport, Oorhout
and Treacy Foundry Company, S2,697 6l; Robert
Whitehall, 81 502 So; Greene, Tweed Co., ST. 734 40;
requisite creditors in number and have united
in tho petition.
Five creditors Of the firm Of Tsppan Carr, liquor
dealers, at No l7S south street, have llcd petilon
~ have the partners adJudicatcd involuntary bank
rupts. The claims oi the pettonng creditors aggre
gate $40 0oO which the principal ones are h. Web-
ster 4 Co.. So s2s 70; r. W. Engs son, sa sol 20
Edward Blackburn l. Co, $l,55l H. The hrm ia,Ied
tnreo months ago, with Liabilities amounting to
Al a meeting Of the creditors OF II. W. Metcalf 4
Co., dealers In shoe bindings az No 5S Warren street.
held at The office oil Register Dayton haitby G. Lane
was elected assiguee and composition 0f twenty
cents ON the dollar was accepted.
Application was made by George Henoken, Jr., pork
PACKER, OF First avenue and TnrtecnIh street. TO Reg
lister Fitch Tor his discharge IRON bankruptcy and as
there was NO opposition on the part Of the creditors
his petition Will be granted He went into bank
ruptcy last March, with liabilities OF $780, 900
A petition In bankruptcy has been filed against
Morris lsaacs, dealer IN clothing at No. Baxter
street. by Lowonthsl Cohen, who has . claim Of $500
for money loaned
Charles Anrens, saloon, No. 40 broadway, has gone
luto VoIuutaIy pauAruptCy Register Dwight
His liabilities amount 10 $1,000 his assets are
merely nominal
Al meeting Of The creditors Of Thomas Dunn, held
YESTERDAY at The olce OF Register Lutte, sched al leg
were submitted showing liabilities amounting 10
$37,OOO john Schappert proved "a clam S. 4l9 As
and Joun H. Piatt was appointed assignee Ia bank.
ruitcy.
Franklin Scacor, printer, at No. % Liberty street
has gone into voluntary bankruptcy, with liabilities
amounting 10 $42 00O, portion OF winch nc urred
AS member oil the nrn oi Isaac G Titus Il Co. Tue
principal creditors are the foIiowing:-Irustccs of
Catnarine ). Coes Sill 000 W. IL. Pembertop So 600
estate OF Richard Scacor Jr deceased, s. O0O m
lam j. Seacor ~ S33 6S; Albert Galaudei 81 600;
George W. Davios, S2,500; Hanover National Bank
$2o44 W; city OF New York ior taxes 81, 524 The
assets consist OF real estate No. :3 LlDerty street
valued al S2s, O00 but heavily mortgagod promissory
notes, 81, 5oU; presses, So, 500.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

INorE.-Letters intended for this column must DO
accompanied by the writer's ull ana address 70
insure attention. Compainants who unwilling 10
comply with this rao simply waste time in writing
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
THE BUCKET SHOPS.

Tho question ot abolshing the bucket shops Is again
agatDg members of tho stock Exchange Recently
order issued that The Gold and stock Telegraph
Company should take their instruments away from
the 'open exchanges MS they called, In the hope
that they may be thus compelled close their doors
In pursuance OF this order the following notice has
been served upon tho propretors OF those concerns
EXECUTIVE OFFICE. GOLD AND srock
TELEGRAPH COMPANY. " KsrERS UNION BUILDING
. NEW YORK, Feb - 1878. }
SIR -Havpg become satisfied th. IN ads by Won
OF the stock reporting Instruments leased
Gold and stock Telegraph COMPANY Is the
interests OF this company hereby notify that tbs
lease will 10 terminated and the from
Office after tho close of tho March
prox. Your obedient servant
UEokG. WALKER. Vice President.
1t remains 10 bc whether this detcrmin mination
OF the company can he carried out Tho company,a
officers appear to feel that the law will sustain them
Ii tho Instruments are removed IL Is thought tho
bucket shUps will have to smut their doors. There
are altogether hundred OF them IN operation
with the class that freQuen tod the pool
rooms TOR patrons The prevailing belief Is tn at none
OF them are making money at present, and some
brokers say that u the stock Exchange would Iet
them alone they would all die soon OF dry rot
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
THE TRUCK NUISANCE.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
think the reply Of J. B. L. 10 "sufcrer in refer
onco to trucks we'll put that 'Suferer must re.
main dumb after It. But how about the whore
there are no railroads? Take Pearl, Beaver, Broad
and many other streets in that locality aud the pe.
destran lett the alternative OF either climbing over
The truck or wadng through the filthy IL the
traveller the Of tho truck tor
beng Obliged TO walk through The mud he is lett in
doubt as 10 who has the best right the sidewalk,
the pedestrian the truck. Let have rapid
on the sidewalk also. DOWN TOWN.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
DANGEROUS RAILROAD CROSSING.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALp:-
Will you kindly call the attention OF the Hudson
River Railroad 10 the condIon OF their fence Fourth
avenue and 132d street, intended to prevent people
from crossing their tracks ut this dangerous point
Fatal accidents have already occurred there, and
with the continuous crossing going there and
the gathering OF children inside the lence, is
vel that some one is not injured daily. The pcSets
are torn OF IN threo different places and The chances
are favorable Tor no fence at all soon. HARLEM.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
WHAT Is he DOING?

To TIE EDITOR THE HERALD
Months have elapsed since that much ''receivsrsd'
Continental Lie Insurance Company has been heard
irom ana very little information be obtained at
the Office OF the detunct company the (recsiver bong
abscntl the wronged parties appeal 10 the HERALD
Tor aid obtaining Information In regard the
intent OF the present management VICTIM.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02

mado special request that the hetsl where she
spend the night should be kept secret as she did
not wish TO sec anybody. She will be under special
charge OF Mayor William H. Quincy until Tuesday next
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
EXECUTIVE OFFicE, GOLD AND STOCK
TELEGRArH CoxrAsr. " EsInRs UNION BUiLpISc,
PARK HOTEL FURNITURE.

The sale OF the furniture OF tho Park Hotel, Beck
man and Nassau Streets was completed yesterday
and realized nearly $4,000. The two bars sold TO,
$500
The New York herald., 1878-03-02
THE FOURTH AVENUE TUNNEL.

To THE EDITOR OF TUE HgRALp:-
Would 1t not be wise Tor City Fathers to pass
resolution ordering loot bridges TO erected across
1rst streets? J. A. Is.
The New York herald., 1878-03-02

from New YORK.
MuRrnr.-BRpGEr N, the beloved wifc OF Myies
Murphy, February IS at her residence, 325 East 29tn
St, native OF Bailon, county Carlow, Ireland.
Friends OF tue family arc invited TO attend hos
funeral, on Monday morning, at ten O'Clock, to ST.
Stephens Church, ard from thence TO Calvary Gem.
eteiy.
NAYS February 81, MARY A., wiie OF Robert II.
Nahs aged Al years
Relatives aud friends arc invited to attend tho
funeral At the First Congregational Church, Washing
ton av:, between lo5tn and Tooth sta, on sunday
March 3, ht one Y. ~
OGDEN-0 Friday, March ], LAURA H., wifo Of
George Oeden, OF Jersey City.
Funeral on sunday, Sd inst, at ono O'Clock +. NJ,
from ST. Pauis Methodist Episcopal Churcn, Jersey
City.
PALMgR.-In Brooklyn, March !, ELIZA A. PALMER
widow oi the late Albert Palmer, aged 70 years.
Funeral services sunday, March 8 at two O'Clock.
from the residence OF her son-in-aw, Mr.. John NJ
Pnipps, No. % Bond st., Brooklyn
PURDY.--ln Brooklyn, on March /, GEORGE EpGAR
PuRDy. in the 36th year OF his ago.
Funeral will take place al 80 6th St, brooklyn e.
D., on sunday. Marcn 3 At ten 0 clock A NJ
SHurE AT Elzabetb, N j., February rs 1873 Misc
MARY A. SHUrE, daughter Of late Major William Shute,
OF the Revolutionary army
Relatives and trends are invited 10 attend her
funeral. at ST. Johns Church, Elizabeth. ut twelve NJ,
March 2.
SING In Brooklyn, Thursday, February 2s. Rev.
CnARLxs b. SING, Of the New York East Conferences
oil the Methodist Episcopal Church. In ho $50 year Of
his age.
pal Church, corner OF Washington and Greene ava
Sunday, March ., at three y. N. Relatives aud
Ifonds Invited without furthor notice. lnterment al
Sing Sing on Monday.
smrn.--ou Wednesday, February 2s, MARY r., relics
OF late Isaac smith, IN tho o3d year her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited TO at
tend tho funeral IRON her late residence No 800 East
Attn ST., Saturday. March 2 at one O'CLOCK Inter-
ment Woodawn Cemetery.
TuRK---suddeniy, February 2s, JrrrA Turk, widow
OF the late Edward Turk, at tho Residence Vt her
brother in-law, 1l6 West 9Th st.
faaerd viii take place Sunday next at haltpast
nine o'clock A. n.
The mombers OF the Congregation Bnai Jcsnurum
arc requested TO attend the funeral OF Mrs Jeta furk
from her late residence, No. ll6 West 27tn 81, on
sunday morning ~ bali-past nine o'clock
n. DlNKELSPlEL- PxeaidAnx.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, THURSDAY MARCH 2s 1878.

balance of the present fiscal year. The
bill was then reported to the senate and
the question being ON concurring in the
amendments made in committee of the
whole, they were all adopted and the
bill passed.
FRIDAY, March %. House. The
house at the expiration of the morning
hour went into a committee of the
whole on the private calendar. The
committee disposed Of a large number
of bills. and then rose and reported
them to the house, and they were passed;
principally pension bills to the number
of forty, among them bills pensioning
widows of Rear Admiral Silas II. String
ham, Lieutenant Colonel JAS. Totten
and Commodore Benjamin ]. Totten,
and bill to pay the widow of Gen.
Custer three thousand dollars for money
paid by her fathers estate to the gov
ernment on a forfeiture bond. A bill
was also passed pensioning widow and
minor children of Capt Guthrie and
the surfmen who were drowned in rem
derlng assistance to the crew of the
wrecked Huron. On motion of Critten-
den, the senate bill to authorize the
Worthington and Sioux Falls railroad
to extend its road into the
territory of Dakota to the valley of Sioux
Falls was taken up and passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-03-28
The Inter-NatiOnal Walking Match.

LONDON, March 22.-The pedestrian
contest has now become virtually a
match between O'Leary and Vaughan.
all other competitors being hopelesslv
behind. Brown appears certain of a
third place, but he is exceedingly
sleepy. The two leaders maintain re-
marKably steady average of about four
miles per hour. O'Leary walks on a
track that contains eight laps to the
mile, while Vaughan's track contains
seven. OLeary walks exclusively.
Vaughan trots occasionally, and by
this means has twice managed
to slightly reduce OIeary's lead.
This advantage was, however.
both times regained. Thus at 7 o'clock
IN the evening the score stood: O'Learv,
4383; Vaughan, 1926; but by 9 o'clobk
OLeary had walked 4463 and Vaughan
4333 miles. At midnight O'Leary and
Vaughan were both resting; O'Learv
had scored 457, Vaughan Al, and Brown
4l55. Vaughan looks fresher than
O'Leary, but his feet are very sore. and
are swathed in cottonwood heels, and
he suffers somewhat in the knee, but
less than O'Leary. The victory seems
now almost assured to O'Learv.
LONDON, March 23.-O'Leary walked !
until $40 P. NJ. when he had completed |
52O miles and two laps. Vaughan re-
tired at 1888 P. NJ, having completed |
900 miles. O'Leary was declared the |
winner amid bOundless excitement and |
At 9 o'clock the internatio,>~1
rather hr5a saddep contest 2ie: AT te2G62 O'clock the
score showed O'Leary SIC miles, |
Vaughan 497, Brown 472. O'Leary |
still had one good leg. Vaughan COM
pleted 500 miles at 7:3S, and gave up
the struggle. O'Leary walked until $40 |
when he had made $50 miles and 2
laps, 40 yards further than the best
performance on record. Brown walked |
till $50, scoring AT miles and two
laps. lido also walked till $50 scoring !
405 miles and laps. O'Leary was then
declared the winner amid the playing
of national airs and boundless excite
ment and enthusiasm.