The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-08
SUBURBAN NOTES.

The probable cost OF the wing to be built to
the Ray mond Street JAIL Brooklyn, will be about
Sl25.0OO 1t will contain 400 cells.
A tramp was given food and lodging at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Henry Shepard. in Northport, i. L.
Thursday night Next morning he was missed
from the house and with him gold watch and some
pieces of jcwelry
The funeral Of Theodore p. Howell. the extensive
patent leather manufacturer of Newark, took place
in that city yesterday and was attended by an unusual
assemblage of mourners. The interment was at
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, on the banks OK the Pas
sale.
Mrs Henry Fisher. OF North Bergen. N. J.. yester-
day complained to Judge volhardt that because of
some slight disagreement about some chickens be-
tween her husband and his neighbor Carl Betz. the
latter aimed and discharged gun at her Friday.
A warrant was issued for Bets arrest
Judge Dykman, of the Supreme Court. at special
term held at White Plains yesterday in the divorce
suit of Mary 8. Roe her husband. William J.
Roe OF Ncwburg. ordered the latter to pay alimony
to Mrs. Roe in quarterly payments at the rate OF
$1,000 per annnm; also $3.50 for counsel fees and
$3.50 for expenses.
The stable Of Judge Pratt OF the Kings County SUI
prrmc Court which located at the of his resi-
dence on Pacific street. Brooklyn, was damaged by
fire yesterday to the extent or $26OO insured IN tho
Nassau Company. The adjoining stable, owned by
William sharp sustained damage Of $1,000; insured
in the scottish Commercial
While some workmen were engaged yesterday in
digging cellar for the foundation OF house on the
premises of Deputy Sheriff William l.. Banks, ON
foundation about eight feet below the surface of tho
ground. None of the old residents have any recol-
lection OF house being situated on the site OF
the newly discovered foundation
BENJAMIN smith and family, Of Islip. T.. l., drove
over to Bohemia village Thursday and spent tho
bcs, part OF the night at ball. On Friday Smith re-
robbed OF q large quantity Of goods. and that his
dwelling apartments had been ransacked and box
containing $3.50 carried of. Yesterday Sheriff Cooper
boarded mp the windows and nailed the doors.
Two men. who gave their names Byron I. King
and GEORGE Lee arrested in Brooklyn last night
"a sneak thieves Lee was identified by servant Of
N Eard wb a
~ the who handed her q bogus letter ON the
9th of last month and while she was delivering II to
her MISTRESS stole two overcoas from the hall. In
the possession OF Lee and King number of bogus
letters addressed to residents of the Heights were
found
A convict In the state Prison al Sing Sing named
Michael Neil. being ordered day last week ~
n dark cell as punishment for refusing to work,
made desperate attack Mr.. Biglin the principal
Keeper with sharp pointed tool, but did not injure
him. ONe subsequently progressed great sorrow
for what he had done. ana stated that some OK the
con y,cts had melted him to commit the murdcrous
assault.
A train ON the Newark branch of the Eiie road,
arriving at Paterson, N j. at fortyone minutes past
epht on Friday night into an obstruction the
westward bound track between Franklin and Peru.
causing several hours delay. The obstruction proved
10 be number of railroad tes driven into the ground
in an upright position, with others piled against
them the evident intention having been TO wreck the
train Fortunately, the only damage done was to the
locomotive.
The residence of Major Bryson, keeper Of the SOL
diers graves ut Cypress Hills Cemetery was entered
by burglars early yesterday morning. The Major,
who is u one-armed veteran, was awakened by the
noise, and with the intention of learning its
origin. The thieves becoming alarmed, hastily left
the house. As they clambering the GENE
terry fence Major l,ryson discharged two shots ate
them. but with what effect is not known. Only
small amount Of property stolen.
Judge Nelson Of the Brooklyn City Court, yester
day granted an order requiring plaintiff In the suit
brought by John zimmerman against Catharine Am
norman for divorce, to show why he should
not pay counsel fee aud alimony pending the trial
n
Brooklyn, Is q manufacturer of gas fixtures, and
resides at No. 1g9 Boerum street. williamsburg. The
parties have two children aged respectively four ano
two years. The order Is returnable next Thursday,