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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
Police Athletics.

The police made an exceedingly credit
able exhibition at their athletic exercises
last night and, considering the brief period
during which the gymnasium for the use
of the force has been in operation, the pro-
ficiency displayed by some of the men in
the several trials Of strength and skill was
remarkable. The HERALD originated the
idea of police gymnasium, and supported
the project continuously until the institu-
ton was. established. The physical powers
and health of the men are certain to be
improved by gymnastic exercises used
in proper moderation. The boxing,
running, leaping and other feats last
night give evidence that the force has
well improved the opportunity for practice,
and the exhibition was very gratifying
one. In tugging at the rope. or the so-called
'tug of war;" the policemen were last night
the victors. On former occasion they
were beaten at this exercise by the Scottish
American team, and though the Scots had
o picked force on hand last night they were
nc match for the police, who to superior
weight added discipline and an intelligent
command. The enormous attendance at
this exhibition shows the popularity Of ath.
letics with our people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
The King OF Italy.

Dispatches from Roms are reassuring as
to the condition of the King of Italy, Ut it
is evident that people there have within the
last forty-eight hours contemplated His
Majesty's death as an event for which it was
Immediately necessary to be prepared.
Otherwise Prince Humbert would scarcely
have remained at Rome when he was ex-
pected to pay royal tribute of respect to
La Marmora's memory by attending his
funeral at Florence. The Kings malady is
an Inflammation of the lungs-always q
serious disease, but one whose gravity in
creases in proportion to the age of its vic
tim and the consequent failure of that
elasticity which is the great attribute Of
youth. Victor Emmanuel is in his fifty
eighth year, and though that is IN age at
which a fatal result from pneumonia would
in the majority of men be no occasion for
surprise, it should be remembered that this
sovereign is of q robust constitution and
possessed of the physical and nervous vigor
Of man in the prime of life. Consequently
his age can scarcely be considered as q fact
of any moment against the chances for re-
covery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
Give Us a Macadamixed Road.

As it now appears likely that Fifth ave-
nue. may be repaved it is to be hoped that
the work, if done at all, will be done in
manner creditable to the. city and satisfac-
tory to the people. 1t is scandalous that
in New York we should be without single
available road for pleasure driving south of
Central Park. In all the great European
capitals there are plenty of splendid
drives through the hearts of the cities.
In New York, compressed as we
are between two rivers, and with bust
ness crowding along the whole length
of the island, we have only one such
thoroughfare that can be made available
through its entire length for pleasure driv-
ing, and that one has been allowed to re-
main for years in such wretched, dilapi-
dated condition under corrupt municipal
administrations as to be not only comfort
less to those who use it, but destructive to
vehicles and dangerous to horses. five are
now to be relieved Of this disgrace
full nuisance we ought to take care
that we have road creditable to the
city and fit Tor pleasure driving This can
only 10 luAiy iusureu Wy Aa'inS TILL "Se-
nue. macadamized from Washington square
to it's northern extremity. Then we shall
have great pleasure drive, equal to any in
Paris or London, and of which we shall be
entitled to feel proud. While business and
railroads, so necessary to the prosperity of
the city. are monopolizing most of our
great thoroughiares we should at least re-
serve one for such purpose. Visitors will
then be enabled to drive through the heart
of the western metropolis without being
jolted to death and reminded of the
wretched streets of old Constantinople.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
AMUSEM ENTS.

MULBERRY SELLERS AT THE PARK THEATRE.
The return OF John I. Raymond to New York and
his reappeaance at tho ABOVE theatre were hailed by
a largo audience last evening or course, the comedy
with which his name has become identified Was the
performance. IT, when the "Gilded Ago' first pro-
duced at this mousse It could DO truly said that "Socrs
fitted Raymond like glove" 1t would seem now that
the cutce OF Sellers has taken in the SKIN OF
Raymond that no will never be able TO rcassumo his
previous self altogether. The best he can do viii be
to disguise Sellers somewhat The management have
been Kinder 10 the pleco than on It's FIRST presenta
ton, when, In spite Of ull les crudeness
and defects Sellers stormcd the heights OF success
shouting the battle cry OF "Milions In It," In city
whose floating population Is as large rs New fork'5
there are evidently people who have not yet seen
Mulberry Sellers There was respectable contingent
OF such people In the audience last night and the way
they greeted the visionary schemes OF The sanguine
Colonel was u deiight to Sec Even the veterans
we're amused. All the old Sellers scenes were
applauded, and all tho old scenes without Sci
ers suffered for the sake OF the Sellers
scenes. Tho support was fair The Laura Hawkins
Of Miss Lille Eldrdge was painstakng tBy the
by. what chance there was Tor the author TO
have made this heroine part worthy OF queen Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
The Latest Political Move.

1t will be seen by the dispatches of our
regular Washington correspondent this
morning that an intention of reopening the
Presidential question by means of Con-
gressional investigation is attributed to
Mr.. Conkling and other republican lead
ers who are dissatisfied with the course of
the administration. This move will, it is
thought, be made as soon as Congress
reassembles this week. The basis of the in
quiry is said to be the charges made against
Senator Matthews, Representative Garfield
and others in regard to the bargain or COM
promise made with Packard and some of
the members of the Returning Board in re-
gard to the electoral vote of the State of
Louisiana. All the visiting statesmen
are of course included. but the fact
that the two gentlemen above named
are members Of Congress and that the
honor of the two Houses is in q
measure involved furnishes the plea for the
alleged contemplated investigation. The
leaders in the movement are said to fear
stumbling block in the democratic Senators
and representatives, particularly those be-
longing to the South, who they fear would
vote against such resolution if it were Of
fered. Some Of them. it seems, have been
spoken to on the subject, and it is more
than probable that if demanded the
investigation would be ordered. What the
result would be it is, of course, impossible
to say definitely. 1t may show that Mr..
Hayes was legally elected and it may not.
in which case the duty Of electing Presi-
dent would devolve upon the House of Rep
resentatives. The news from Washington
during the next few days will be awaited
with good deal of anxiety by the thought
full men Of both parties who have
the welfare of the country at heart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
ment fully appreciates the lberality of the

ment fully appreciates the Nberality of the
gift in q time of business depression,
but it is not sufficient for the pur-
pose, and unless larger sum can be
raised the regiment will be left in an en-
barrassing condition of debt. 1t will need
an additional one hundred and twenty
thousand dollars to complete the building
and make a clean balance sheet. The COM
pliment paid to the crack regiment, of
which the city is SO justly proud, should
not be left incomplete. A number of our
prosperous corporations and wealthy citi-
zens are still unrepresented on the sub
scription list, and it is to be hoped that
they will respond cheerfully to the appeal
made in to-days HERALD by Colonel En-
mons Clark on behalf of the Armory General
Committee. 1t would be unwise and un-
just to leave the regiment in any embarrass-
ment as to fundssand we hope to see the
full amount required to complete and pay
for the new armory, from the ground 10 the
roof, speedily placed to the committees
credit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
Make tho Gift Complete.

The generous alacrity with which the cit
liens of New York have subscribed to the
Seventh Regiment Armory fund evinces a
just appreciation of the services and quail
ties OF that splendid military organization.
Already the amount of one hundred and
fifty-seven thousand dollars has been Sc
cured, and it is creditable to the regiment
that one-half of this comes from its own
ranks, having been contributed by its ac-
tive, veteran and exempt members. This
leaves about eighty thousand dollars as the
contribution OF outside parties-of banks,
insurance companies and other corporations
and of individual subscribers. The regi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
An Active Grain Movement.

The shipments of -four and grain from the
port Of New York last Saturday are said to
have been largely in excess of any previous
days shipments for some years past. Some
vessels sailed loaded with grain and flour
besides the quantity carried by others as
part of their cargoes. The demand for ex-
port is active. and if the present complica-
tons in Europe continue it is not likely to
decline. Fortunately the bountiful har-
vests of last year have left us in q good
condition to supply our European
customers with the necessaries of life,
and should the war continue for six
years we shall take care that the
people on the other side of the Atlantic
are not left to starve. 1t will be observed
in connection with this liberal expectation
that our receipts Of -four and grain for De-
cember are largely in excess of those for the
corresponding month of last year. The
canal closed after the first week in Decem-
Der, but the transportation by railroad has
since been greatly increased. The New
York Central's monthly return, issued on
Saturday, shows that the amount of grain de-
livered in this city by that route last month
was 2, I'll 900 bushels--a gain Of 1861, 900
bushels over December, 1876. The deliveries
of -four during the month by the Central and
Erie routes amounted to $685. 900 barrels; o
gain of POI, 900 barrels over the same month
last year. There is an unusual supply of
grain and flour on storage in the West, con-
sequent ON the bad condition of the country
roads during the autumn, which prevented
deliveries at Chicago, Milwaukee and other
distributing points in time for lake and canal
navigation. The active shipping demand
will, however, keep the movement by rail-
road active during the winter and will ma
terially benefit the business interests of the
city. A table of the exports of wheat and
corn from this port to European ports from
September to December Is, 1877, shows an
increase of 100000 bushels of grain and
S64, 900 bushels of corn over the same
period of last year. Yet the great move
ment of Western corn has yet to come, the
wet weather having delayed the Smelling
| much beyond the usual time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

THE WEATIIER.--In the Northwest the barom-
eter is falling briskly. with increasing southerly
winds and cloudiness. In all other districts the
pressure is rising with the advance of the great
area Of high barometer which extends from the
Platte Valley to Manitoba, Canada and the
British, Atlantic provinces and all the region
southwark into the Gulf of Mexico. This high
area is now central in Virginia. On it's northern
and eastern margins the temperature is
very low, with northwesteriy and north
erly winds. On. the southern and western
margins the temperature is higher, with easterly,
southeastcrly and southerly winds Light SHOWS
have fallen over the lower lake district and in
the Northwest. Rains have fallen along the
Gulf coast, chiefly in Texas and Florida. The
winds in this district indicate the proximity
southwark of low pressure This is most marked
Oh the Florida coast. Heavy winds from the
northeast have been blowing ON the Texas coast,
set the pressure there continues quito high. The
threatening aspect of the sky yesterday after
noon in this city was dine to of those disturb
nnces that have been lifted to the higher levels
of the atmosphere and borne eastward over
the surface stratum of dense air. That of yes
tciday was Of small diameter and caused only q
temporary change of wind, with light sprink-
ling Of snow over the sunlit streets The
weather in New York aud It's vicinity today will
be slightly warmer and clear or partly cloudy,
with, possibly, u threatening Of snow. To-mor-
row tho weather promises 10 be warmer and
partly cloudy or fair, followed by increasing
clo,,tlinesa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

The following Americans arc registered at the Paris
Office OF the HKRALD:-
Miss Minnie Smith, Williamsport. Pa.
Felix Vet New York, Hotel Athenee.
Miss A. Montgomery. wtiliamsport, Pa
s. B. Robinson, Now York. Grand Hotel.
John s. White. New York, Hotel Couroune
D. S. Preston. Boston, Nass., Grand Hotel
+. K. Howard, Buffalo, N. Y, Hotel Athenee
W. Stanley Easter, Baltimore. Hotel Atheneo.
Colonel W. d. Beck and family Williamsport, Pa
E. H. Briggs, williamsport, Pa, No. Rue Duppot
Minister Welsh has made himself prominent In
England Us representing Protecton,st America Per-
haps he has been more Phnadslphian and personal
than representative.
Barnum Is sixty.eight.
Collector Simmons lectures
Hon. Caleb Cushing is In Boston.
Insurance treasursr's motto-Make or break.
Dallas, Texas, Is wrestling with the social devil.
Some Of the hunters run these foxes into the
ground.
Mr. George 8. Boutwell,, Of Massachusetts, IL at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Ex.secretary Boutwell, wishes to succeed General
Butler IN Congress.
According TO our exchanges Englishman also
asking whether there is ha l..
William L. Smith inauguratcd Governor OF Wis.
consin ut Madison yesterday.
It's De Lenz VINO says that the idea OF calling Liszt
q ''professor" would be preposierous.
The Cincinnati Commercial Is generous enough to
say that Tweed never tried to ehypothccate
The Spirtualists continue to hear from Brigham
Young He says that where he Is the dog days have
begun.
The trouble about the whole argument Is that what
must be silver for the goose be silver for the
gander.
Osman Pacha studied the tactics of General Joe
Johnston He will now study the tactics Of William
n. Tweed
Kentucky woman disguised herself and whipped
her rival Now she Is trying to mask her raid. Good
little pun.
Cnef Judge Sanford Il. Church, of the Court OF APP
peas arrived at tho Grand Central Hotel last evening
from Albany.
The President at the solicitation OF personal friends
reapponted Fey for Postmaster OF St. Louis, despite
the protest of Secretary Schurz.
j. G. Bancroft Davis, ex- Minister to Germany, hav-
ing been appointed Associate Justice of the Court
Of Claims place Of Judge Lorng resigned took his
seat ON the bench Tor the nrst time yesterday.
Rev. DR.. c. u. Hartranft, OF Now Brunswick, N. j.,
has been elected Professor OF Ecclesiastical History
in the Hartford theological Institute He will enter
upon tho duties Of this position at an early day.
Ruskin is studying at Venice, and there he wears
large white cravat; and in discussion OF art SUBJ
ject he is fond of saying That because you do
know" Tho belief Is that Ruskin Is opinionated.
Santa Barbara Call Press:-"Thoso who sit down
daily their dishes OF peas, fresh tomatoes
tender lettuce and celery, and any variety OF garden
sauce largely to the presence Of John China
man In our midst"
Louisville Courier-Journdl -'lt II painful beyond
description to see Boston paper spelling Samson
with a p. The hero of the Bible should never be
mixed up with Thompson-at least, not without con.
sulting Mr.. Thompson"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
THE BRouoHAM BENEFIT.

An adjourned meeting Of tho committee In charge
OF tho Brougham benefit was held at walack's Tho
atrc yesterday afternoon, Mr. John Gilbert in the
chair. 1t is row definitely known that Mr.. Edwin
Booth with q strong cast. will appear In one OF the
acts of the "Merchant Of Venice" Mr.. Sothern will
play Sydney Spoonbill In "a Regular Fix" Mr..
Bouccault will probably reproduce "Kerry," and MI.
John T. Raymond and Miss Rose Coghlan will illus.
trate "a Conjuga, Lesson" The remainder Of the
programme has not yet been made up, but from the
Indications will be replets with interest and one Of
the most attractive presented 70 New YORK
audience for q generation. Tho sale OF seats
at auction viii commence on Friday, probably
at two O'Clock The list OF volunteer artists Is
already very large and embraces Edwin Booth John
Mccullough, Lester Wallsck. Mr. Fechter. Frank T.
Mayo, Nine. Modjcska, Clara Morris, Emma Abbott
Brignon, Sothsrn, Raymond George Fawcett Rowc,
Mr.. Montague, Harry Beckett J. B. Polk, DR.. Dam
rosch and orchestra, Mr.. Baker and orchestra, Mr..
wannamacher and orchestra, and others well known
in the artistic world Among the agreeable incidents
OF the occasion Is u proier BY Messrs Poole Dom
nelly Of the Of the Grand Opera House for the
benefit and It is not among tho mpro5abilities that
tins popular actor will avail himself Of the opportunity
TO invite west side audience to join him In adding to
the fund.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

MAYOR HOWELL, of Brooklyn, discusses in
his Message several subjects which are as I'M
portant to us as to the inhabitants of our sister
city. Chief among them is the question Of State
taxation and the assessment of property,
which are simply outrageous, and the injustice
Of which ought to he corrected in some way.
Brookyns debt is increasing rapidly, and the
Mayor has wisely called halt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE yesterday Of the
last injunction against the companies rapid
transit has now clcaF sweep through the city.
The views of Mr.. Field on the prospective policy
OF the roads in other columns are interesting
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

NORTHERN New JERSEY has for some time
past been the scene of some very mysterious
robberics, which. of course, were set down to
the account Of the tramps. The discovery that
the robbers are two brothers. the sons of a re-
spectacle farmer, has made quite sensation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
TRIPLE SH r. EFT
NEW YORK. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8. 1878.

IMPORTANT NoTICE TO ADvERTIsERs-Io
insure The proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary that they be handed Ia
before eight o'clock ere,y ereni,,g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and very steady. Gold was
quoted ut 1925 all day. Government bonds
were firm, States steady and railroads higher.
Money on call was active at z per cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

A HEARTLEss IMPosIoR was unfortunately
successful yesterday in swindng some Of our
business men OH the pretence of helping the
victims of the Barclay street fire.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

THE SPIRIT MEN will be somewhat dispirited
by the decision yesterday, that after conviction
for selling without license they are not entitled
to bail pending an appeal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

Has MURPHY VACATED HIS OFFICEY isthe first
legal conundrum of the new Aldermen to the
Corporation Counsel. He has certainly taken
French leave
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

TIE SPECTACLE was again presented yester-
day of the Mayors Of the two cities shaking
hands across the bridge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

From oar reports this morning the probabilities
are that the ,ceaher i'a Ne,o York and its vicinity
today ,ciH be slightly carmer and clear or partly
cloudy, with, possibly, threatening of snow. To-
morroW The meather promises to be ,casv'er aud
partly cloudy or fair, Joioned Embarrassing cloudi-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

Ex-GovERNoR BULLocK's TRIAL is still in
progress. His case goes to the jury to-day, and
his acquittal seems to be conceded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

The MORE RIGID ENFORCEMENT Of the by
law of the Stock Exchange in regard to the over
issue Of stock is q step in the right direction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

A Portion of the plumber of the Northampton
Bank robbers has been recovered, at considcra
bic expense to the owner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

THEODORE X. WETMoRE. formerly vice presi-
dent Of the Security Life Insurance Company,
was placed OIL trial yesterday on the charge of
conspiracy with Case to obstruct the operation
of the insurance laws.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

PoTTsvILIE, Pa, sends her compliments with
. broken bank.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.

In addition Modjeska, in the play Of 'Adrienne,"
William Broughs favorite comedetta Of IAN Un.
happy Pairn was given at the Fifth Avenue Theatre
last evening. Mr. Tom whinen was tho Mr. Fipper.
and Mr. Felix Rogers played the part Of Mr.. Mobiles.
Both actors the piece were equally successful In
provoking merriment and laughter Of the atdSAoe
similar to that which distinguished their playing Of
"Box and Cox" The piece proved an excellent finale
TO the evenings entertainment, and the audience re-
NAMED until the curtain fell Judging from the re-
ception accorded thefafee and the manner In which
Il was enjoyed It is evident shat the time-honorod
custom OF suppementing the piece Of the evening
with amusing sketch will again become popular.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-''rRoDDEN DOWN."
This play, written by Mr.. Harry Watkins, has long
been favorte with the publc and as such performed
before large audiences In every State Of the Union.
Last night the number in attendance was compar-
atively small. Tho drama, however, is 10 full Of Of
fectve situations that 10 not permitted to flag In
interest for moment, and NO matter how bad the
acting OF the subordinates may be the leading parts
arc always successfully sustained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins and their daughter, ISIS Amy Lee. The lat
ter though quite young, sings several pleasing songs.
and gives promise that she Will be worthy OF tho large
family OF actresses from whom she has descended.
Alter this week "DicK Drift, Son OF the Streets"
will be presented.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

The Hess Opera Troupe we're singing In ST. Paul and
vicinity at last advices.
"Paul and Virginia" is among the novelties prom.
ised by the Roze-Kelloga Cary troupe during their
present tour.
During tho eighteen weeks' performance OF Mr..
Sothern at the Park Theatre he Melted upward Of
thirty-cght thousand dolIars He goes TO Europe in
April and returns next season.
Tomorrow Mr.. John White will give an organ re-
ciia at st. Patrick's Cathedral corner Of Mulberry
and Prince streets. The programme comprises mum.
Der OF admirable classical selections.
This is the last week Of "rhe Babes in the woodm
at the Eagle Theatre Prices been reduced, and
there is no reason why this really superb ana
pahtomine should not be enjoyed by ell the children
OF tho city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-08

CENTRAL PARK yesterday and last night rang
with the merry laughter of thousands of skaters