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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22

rolled until it Csmpans desires his track quite hard
he will do vast amount Of running. the articles
of agreement allowing the to Ego they
please" During the afternoon fixtures for the sas
and the necessary articles OF bedding and those to be
used for cooking purposes. were placed in tho cot
tases.
OIeary returned to his hotel immediately after the
matter of agreeing upon the choice OF tracks. and
half an hour later Campasz entered the Garden.
around and recognizing his friends. said, Here
are" and INDUCING in half dozen steps Of jig
ventured, "Wel this is Chicago against Connect
cut" Then removing heavy ulster and the mut-
fer which protected his neck, he began inspecting
the tracks. II explained that he had the
outside track. and upon being asked il it was hard
enough, Sport reelcd of lap at sprint pace.
How do you like IL. Sport r. queried AL Smith.
First rate. answered the Bridgeport pedestrian.
''but it might be little harder"
''Well, here the men to fix it. Just tell them
what you want and 1t shall be DONE" returned
Smith,
'Only little harder that's ALL" repeated Campana
whereupon the necessary instructions were given to
the track makers.
Sport looked well. and in answer to question
regarding his health he repeated his jig steps and
said. II never better In my life" His weight
VIII be about 145 pounds. while OLeary will tip the
scales ut 160 pounds.
When sport" was about to leave the Garden AL
Smith vcntired that would be wise for him to take
good sleep last night, as 1t would be the last good
rest ne would get IN week.
Eyes, that's So" said sport" .'but don't be
alarmed. III he on the truck six days
The men will start on their long journey one hour
after midnight, or one O'Clock tomorrow morning
The referee, Mr.. William b. Curtis will give them
the word
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
vEXATIOUS EXCISE.

The case OF the Society for the Prevention Of Crime
against the Excise Commissioners occupied the at
tcntion Of Judge Kilbreth in the examination room
Of the Tombs Polise Court yesterday. As promised,
the Judge passed upon the admissibity IF evidence
the part Of the prosecution to show that twenty
freeholdcrs had not required by law Joined In the
application of Byrncs White for q license. He
found on examining the authorities that although
Judge Folger of the Court of Appeals in the of
The People vs.. Smith. rendered opinion deciding
that such petition was unnecessary, 10 was opin
ion that was not called for by the requirements of
the case. The supreme Court Part Z. however, in
the case of The People Hartman subsequently
rendered u similar decision to that given BY Judge
Fogcr, and for the reason that the case for the
people would not be prejudced by it, he excluded the
evidence
Mr.. Burton Harrison, counsel for the Commits
sioners asked for dismissal. briefly going the
evidence offered to show that the Commissioners had
acted In entire good faith; that the establishment
alleged to have been unlawfully licensed provided
with all the requirements of hotel; that the Com
nissoners had made inquiries as to the character of
the applicant and found II good. The statement of
captain Mcdonnell that he had entered protest 10
the Commits toner's against the issuing OF license to
Byrncs n White was denied by them and IL had been
shown that i'll feeling existed between Captain Melon
nell and Mr. Byrnos. Judge kilbreth reserved his
decision.
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COWARDLY AND UNGRATEFUL.

Two half starved tramps Friday night rang tho
bell of the hospital conducted by the Sisters Of Mercy
in 129th street. between Fifth and Madison avenues
and In piteous notes asked for something to eat.
The sympathes of the good Sisters aroused. and
they invited the visitors to enter. Meat and bread
were set before the wayfarers. who made immc-
date onslaught upon the food As the victuals went
down the spirits of the tramps rose and very soon
they cvinccd disposition to be socable. When the
last remnant disappeared from their plates the
guests informed the Lady Superior that "tea and
chow chow" formed agreeable wind up
to dinner, and also intimatcd that u
slice or two of pie would be very acceptable. Tho
Lady superior, who now began to be thoroughly
alarmed limited to her visitors that she wished be
alone. She was wholly unprepared for the scene that
followed one Of the intrilders seized knife aud
swore he would have what he wanted, while his
panion assumed an equally offensive attitude. The
Sisters thereupon began to and the seventy
five inmates Of the institution, composed mostly OF
children, Joined in chorus. The tramps, wholly uu-
disma yed by the uproar. strutted up and down the
apartment hourishing their knives and Boosting Of
previous exploits. The broken up by
Officer Hanna, who bad overheard the noise and
forced the front door. On seeing the officer tho
rufhans threw down their arms and allowed Hanna
to lead them quietly away. Both arragned
yesterday in tho Harlem Police Court, before Judge
kasn,ire, who sent them 70 the Island. They gave
their names George Clarke and Robert Davis, and
said they had no hxed place OF abode.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
FIRES IN ANN STREET.

Shortly after noon yesterday fire broke ont in the
third story of the building No. As Ann street The
two upper stories were completely gutted while the
stock the floors underneath badly damaged by
water The first door was occupied by d. Diebold. a
dealer in paper and he ntimated that his stock
sured for $1,000. was entirely destroyed. Emanuel
Rsu. niachinist, occupied the second hoor He does
not think his loss will exceed 600. the amount for
which his property is insured. The third and
fourth floors We're used by Derenwend 4 Buh
manufacturers of fancy iewelry boxes The story in
which the fire occurred was used AZ a storeroom and
was locked at the time. IT Is said that there WAS
stove with fire in it in the room.
Derenwend 4 Buh estimate their loss stock and
machinery at $4,000 and the damage to the building
at 1900. both losses being fully covered by in
surance They dsclaim all knowledge Of how the fire
originated. man in the building Immediately OPP
posite said that he saw fire burning on
the floor of the third story of No. As
sounded and that in about Two minutes after he had
first perceived it explosion occurred. which blew
out the windows on that floor and sent volume of
flame half way the street. He assigned u
for not giving the alarm that the people No
A. were running about the building and shouting.
thereby showing that they knew the place on Are.
Smoke and flames discovered at haf-past
seven o'clock last evening issuing from tire win
dows OF the fifth story of the building No. 63 Ann
street, occupied by J. II. Van DE Water, manufac-
turer of plain and ornamental furniture. Oficer
Rooney sent out an alarm to which the district
gines promptly responded. and after half an hour 5
hard work the fire was extinguished. The origin of
the fire is unknown. Damage about $500; fully in
sured
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THE LADY PEDESTRIAN.

NINE. ANDERSON IN EXCELLENT HEALTH AND
Still. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF SET OF
CUT GLASS.
Nine. Anderson had completed 40 quarter miles in
400 quarter hours ut ten o'clock last night having
been walking five days and two hours. There was
quite large attendance. notwithstanding the stormy
weather. and every time tho lady pedestrian made
her appearance she the recipient of ono
continuous round Of applause. During the
day there were q number Of ladies' present. and some
of them walked round the track with the pcdcstra an
cheering her up she tramped along on her jour
ney. About three p. NJ. yesterday Nine. Anderson
was visited by number of well known Brooklyn
physicians. who passed some little limo
with the lady. and sfterward reported as fol-
lows :-"Condtion after walking 464 quarter miles
in AGA quarter hours, good; temperature, 90 de-
grces pulse from ~ to 20. Suffering from blistere,l
feet TO certain extent rctars her walking and is
TO her source of annoyance She feels perfectly
confident of accomplishing tho feat, and has plenty
of force. Mental anxiety interercs somewhat
with sleep
Nine. Anderson is quite an interesting woman TO
talk to, and during the lonely portion OF the night
enjoys chat with some Of tho scorers that occasion
ally walk around with her. She IN intensely fond Of
music and several occasions during the night has
sat down to the piano and sung aria from an
italian opera an English ballad with rich mezzo
soprano voice Of considerable culture. When walk
ing she pays especial attention to the band and occa
sionaly directs the time with small that she
carries to suit IL to the speed that she desires
make
At ten minutes to ten O'Clock last night having
completed the 4soth quarter, Nine. Anderson WAS
called to the stage aud presented with q handsome
sct of cut glass; comprising ing, two glasses and
tray. tho gift Of Mr.. ,. d. Dobelmsnn The pre-
sentation made by Mr. Samuels. and in response
Nine. Anderson made some very pleasant remarks
in which she alluded to the fact that she had
mp her profession ss an actress and singer because
pedestrian.
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CRAZED BY TROUBLE.

AN EMIGRANT's MIsFoRTUNEs--HE rs DERANGED
BY FREQUENT DIsAPpoINTMENTs AND FINALLY
REFUSES TO ACCEPT LEGACY.
In February, 1876. young man named william
zeger thirty years Of age. arrived in this country
from Hamburg on the steamship suevis. Though he
came in the Storage ii noticed by the officials at
Castle Garden that he person Of education and
refinement far above the average class of emigrant
arrivals He had very little to say during his sojourn
at the Garden and left that place with the intention
of seeking employment suitable TO his abilities. Moth
ing was heard from him for long while until about
year ago. since which time he has made frequent
visits to Castle Garden each occasion eagerly in
quring ii any letter had arrived from his relatives
Germany. Upon being questioned he said that he
had written to his friends, who he claimed very
wealthy, asking them Tor assistance. he had found
1t difficult to obtain employ ment and all his
having been exhausted he the verge OF sarva-
ton No letter, however. was received from Ger
many, and the poor fellow went away every time
greatly disappointed. His visits ceased month ago.
and nothing more heard OF him until the 9th Of
this month when information was brought to the
Castle Garden authorities by inmate OF his
boarding house in Chrystie street that Zieger act
ing IN a singular manner. On investigation 1t was
by his troubles, and it was determined to send him
to the Lunatic Asylum on Wards Island where lie
was admitted December I.
A letter received yesterday by Superintendent
Jackson from Adolph Ziegor, the brother Of the
unfortunate emigrant, announcing the death Of his
father i'll November and informing his brother Will
liam that his share OF the patrinony awaited his
orders. According the letter the elder Zieger. on
his death. had left fortune OF 1880 marks
(S26,231 70, of which he bequeathed his wife
26 $40 marks 6O and to of his Ave chill
dren 1854 marks t$3,496 o2,. Immediately re-
ceipt Of the letter Superintendent Jackson repaired
to Wards Island, hoping that the good news would
bring Zieger back to sanity. He visited the
Asylum, and quietly informed the lunatic that the
money. which he had long expected, at
his disposal: but to Mr.. Jacksons surprise Zeiger
informed him that he would have nothing to do with
the money, because ii the OF all sorts Of
misery in this world. The doctors connected with
the institution state that Zciger is very quiet pa
tient; but in their opinion, his is u OF lunxcy
from which it will be dfhcult to
The Commissioners OF Emigration have called the
attention OF the German Consul to the case and the
matter will be placed in the hands of that official.
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O'LEARY AND CAMPANA.

PREPARING FOR THE SIX DAYS JOURNEY AT
arLMoREs GARDEN--wHAr SPORT" SAYS.
Shortly after one o'clock yesterday OLcsry and his
hacker, Mr.. AL. smith, together with Mr.. Rourkc,
who represented Csmpana, and one or two others.
met At Gilmoros Garden for the purpose of tossing
for choice of tracks Campana did not put In an ap-
pearance until the business finished. Al. smith
said that IL not necessary to toss. il i'm
material which track O'Leary had. but Mr.. Rourke
thought otherwise, whereupon a silver dollar went
whizzing into the air. Smith won, but still allowed
Rourkc his choice when the latter selected the out
side track, which is eight laps TO the mile.
This gives the inner track that of nine
laps to the mile TO OLeary. The portable house
nearest 10 the outside track will be Campana $
quarters, and that In the inner circle will De taken
possession Of by tho champion. The tracks arc
about four feet wide and will he rallied in that the
spectators cannot trouble the men. The tracks are
made the same were those used by Hughes and
O'Leary that is after dressing of earth covering
Of sawdust Is put on. which rs then sprinkled aud
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HANDBALL AND RACKETS.

number of very fine games Of handball and rack
etswere played at the court Of b. McQuade, in Madison
street. yesterday. The first was contest-best three
in five games Of handball-betwsen James Donnelly
and Peter Hagen on the SIDE and Joseph Lyons
and Charles Mathews on the other. The first named
won three ont Of five games The next struggle was
also four handed. between James Barclay and Daniel
Donovan against David Sterns and William Petersen.
The former won the game.
AT the Hoboken Racket Club James Keating de-
feated both NJ. Lundy and s. Goodwin by scoring
three out of five games at rackets At handball Keat
ing and Curry beat kellogg and Lundy also by win
ming three games out of the five.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
A MINISTER RUN OVER.

Rev. Mr.. Glider, pastor of the Seventh Street Meth
odist Episcopal Church. had a narrow escape from
severe injury. if not death, last Friday evening
While crossing the Bowery ut sixth street he saw
light wagon coming rapidly toward him and ms.ic
an unsuccessful effort to get out OF its way. The
horses leg brought the reverend gentleman to the
ground face upward. and he had barely time to roll
when the wheels Of the wagon passed over his
back A man who had come under the influence Of
Francis Murphy. the temperance reformer, at one
Of his meetings in Mr.. Gilder's church. happened
to be passing at the time and assisted the pastor
the parsonage, by. 1t there discovered that
the old gentleman had suffered nothing but few SUI
perfcial wounds and the partial destruction Of his
clothing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
YACHTING NOTES.

Mr.. Thomas Manning. yacht broker, has sold for
owner the centreboard schooner yacht Meta of the
Atlantic Yacht Club. 1t modelled by Mr.. G. A.
Belng. aud built for him. soop rugged. in 1872 In
1874 he altered the rig to schooner The yacht is
1908 tons, old measurement: 1898 tons,
urement 76 feet all; 1915 feet beam, $50 feet
depth OF hold and draws $50 feet 1t will probably
be enrolled in the feet OF the New York Yacht Club.
Mr.. Manning also reports the sale Of the centre
board sloop yacht Pilgrim, Of Bridgeport. OF club
43 feet over all and Is feet beam.
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WANTS TO KEEP IT UP.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
1t is pleasure to read every morning in the columns
of the HERALD something about Rapid Transit" a
subject of great interest to all New Workers. IN
doubleday every resident Of this island upholds
in your good ideas. Allow me to make one sugges-
ton. and that is for the coming Legislature to
thorize the Metropolitan Company to build branch
road, commencing at Fifty-ninth street and Eighth
avenue, down and along Eighth avenue and Hudson
street. connecting with the main line at the Cham
bers street station You will ct all the ad-
vantages to be gained by this / merely make the
suggestion trusting that your valuable influence will
accomplish result wished for by thousands.
EIGHTH AVENUE.
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WHY Low FARES WOULD HELP THE ROADS.

WHY Low FARES WOULD HELP THE ROADS.
New York, Dec. ~, 1878.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:--
beg to thank you for advocating low fare on the
elevated railrods-fve cents all hours of the day.
Doubtless thousands Of my fellow workmen in Har-
lem and lower districts share my gratitude 1t will
crease the travel of the road and be boon the pub
lie. Men of leisure easy in time will take their
midday meal at home. which will abate the house
hold annoyance of late dinners. The roads will
ceive four instead Of two fares daily from many
riders. Respectfully, III.
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COLD CARS.
To THE EpIron OF THE HERALD: !.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Why is it that the public have the past few years.
made such howl about warming the street cars and
yet quietly submit every day to dsmay cold on
the Third avenue elevated railroad Fault justly
been found with their poor time. numerous delays
small amount Of rolling stock (necessitating shame
fully crowded carsl nggardy outlay of capital and
ing the cars the public are quiet rs Mary little
lamb. The trouble is the directors of the Third
elevated railroad scan dollar bill too closely
before spending it the comfort Of their patrons
They are too avarioious. They pinch twenty five
cent piece till the eagle squawks.
A SATUPON NEW YORKER.
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ATHLETIC NOTES.

The entries for the second annual winter Meeting
of the New York Athletic Club which takes place at
Gilmores Garden. January and 4, close on the 10th
inst. with Mr.. A. II. Curtis, secretary, Post Office box
31O1.
The entries for the athletic tournament ut Gill
more's Garden, January & and T. under the auspices
OF the Knckerboker Athletic Club close the Both
inst with Mr. j. M. Pollock secretary No. l04 Broad
WAY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
BILLIARDS.

The billiard match for the championship of Amer
lea, between William Sexton of New York cham
pion), and George f. Slosson of Chicago, Ill., for the
Delaney Gold Medal and $1,000. will be played at
Tammany Hall, on Friday evening next, commencing
at eight clock. It will be the three-balled carrom
game according to the rules governing the champion
ship of America. Sexton has made runs i'll his prac
tce of $751; Ala $685. at the three ball game Slosson
having made the remarkable runs of 62S and S6s
while playing in Dions room. He scored game Of
500 recently while Joseph Dion got only to 90 Slos
sons runs in that game were 2ls, PIG and I'll.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
RAPID TRANSIT IN BROOKLYN.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Commissioners yester
day deposited in the Mechanics Bank the sum of
$4,000. being Ave per cent OF the capital stock Of
soO00O0 required by law to be deposited before the
commission could issue the stock. large amount
of the rapid transit stock has been taken; but the
actual amount could not be ascertained. The princ
pal subscribers residents Of Boston. Strenuous
efforts will be made to reawaken the interest of
Brooklyn capitalists in the rapid transit schemes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
CALL THINGS BY THEIR RIGHT NAMES.

CAI1L THINGS BY THEIR KIGHT NAMES.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Do pray, advocate calling the elevated roads after
the names of the Third and Sixth avenues instead of
Metropolitan or New York Elevated before the habit
gets fixed It is hard for strangers and others who
may be slow in learning names. besides. what is
the use? COMMON SENSE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-22
DIED..


CRANE, son of William L. and Jane Il. Andrews, in the
10th year OF his age.
Relatives and friends Of the family respectfully
invited 10 attend his funeral, from the residence Of
his parents, No. 10 East 3sth ST. Monday the I'D
inst. at ten o'clock. II is requested no flowers be
sent.
Observation-Disclosures. December 20. 1873, PETER
BERNARD, aged 80 years.
Funeral from the residence Of his daughter. Mrs.
Isaline Kelly, $50 Garden st.. Sunday December "a.
ut one r. M.
BrxBy.-on Friday. December 20. OF heart disease.
Miss @. A. BIxBy.
The friends OF the family invited TO attend tho
funeral at the residence OF r. p. Bxby, No. go La
fayette av., Brooklyn. on Monday, at two r. NJ.
BnExSAN.-IOn the 2lst inst. john BRENNAN, aged
80. county Wexford. Ireland.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral, at his late residence No so York St,
Jersey City, n j. at two o'clock, on Monday the 23d
inst. at two Il. M
CpARpr-At her residence Grernpoint T.. L. Mrs
ELLIE NJ. CHARpE. in the Sist year OF her age.
Funeral On Monday. December ~, ~ noon.
EDWARD BREWSTER, only son OF George and sarah
Croatman.
Relatives and friends Of the family are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral. from his late resi-.
dence, 40 East Houston st. on Monday December
70, at one O'Clock.
DEvrIx.-On Friday. December 20, OF his residence
152 summit st., South Brooklyn. JANIS DEvIIN =
native of Buorcrans, county Donegal ireland, In the
Both year of his age.
Reatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend. on Monday. December ~, at ST.
stephens Church, at hafpast ten A. NJ from thence
to calvary Cemetery for intermeut.
F1rzpkrBtCK-On saturday, December IL THERESA
O., youngest daughter OF Ellen and the late John
Fitzpatrick, aged 10 years and mouths.
Funeral will take place Monday at one l.. NJ, from
the residence of her mother. Aga West 18th st.
GRfER.-At Goshen, N. Y, December 20, 1878,
GLoRaE n. GRlxa. N the 77th rear OF his age.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

FRASK-IEvENasroN.-H FRANK, New York, to
Lucy LRvESGsroN Boston No cards.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .-BERSARD CiUTwILLIG. of
New York city, to CARRIE GERksHYM lD5 South 9th
ST., BROOKLYN, f. ID.
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RAPID TRANSIT GRIEFS.


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
One hours extension Of Time morning and night
ct five cents and tho issuing Of fifteen tickets for 81
will avoid crowding platforms and in the cars
with the additional trains necessary that will
when the roads completely and materially add to
the stockholders interest EQUITY.
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COLUMBII

COLUhBIA. >. G., Dec. "a, 1878.
Governor Hampton is continuing 10 improve
steadily and is better to-day than at any time since
his accident II is believed that he has indeed
turned tho corner" as be said several days since,
and that he will be able to leave his bed in week or
ten days.
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THE BIG BRIDGE.

At . special meeting Of the Board Of Trustees of
the East River bridge Friday afternoon, the fol-
lowing revised estimate of cost of the bridge CON-
pleted, including land, was presented by President
Henry O. Murphy
Total cash expenditure to August l,
1878, per Treasurer's statement. TIA 91
Liabilities for labor, materials, &c 1885, l65 rs