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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23
ALLEGED CRUELTY.


Last May Mrs. James H. Woodward, whose hus.
band owns farm " Rosslc, IN Hudson county,
N. j., was giveu charge Of an orphan boy named
Frcdericx Harrington, BY the authorities Of the
Newark Orphan Asylum. week ago thu boy ran
away from the woodwards place ~ RoselIs and
found h,s way 10 his uncles IN Newark,
Mr. Tee The reason he away be
said. was that ho mad been horribly beaten
by Mrs Woodward with the buckle emu OF n harness
strap. Upon EXAMINATION OF the body II was found
that NC was covered with bruises mo boy taken
by Mr. rlcc the ladies' OF tho Newark Asylum, VINO,
alter satisfying thense yes OF the truth of the
uoys story, employed counsel aud instructed him to
begin civil aud criminal prosecutions against Mrs.
Woodward. Meanwhile u committee, consisting OF
Mrs. John A. Miller, hrst drccircss vi the yuan
Mre Augustus Martin aud Mrs q. 8. Osborne, with
Counsellor Miller AZ tneir adviser, repaired RossIie
anu called at the Wooawards'. Mrs. Woodwar was
nj nome, but her husband said TIE boy had been
whipped because he deserved II. rhc ncignbors
were aud all gave hard stories about the
way the Woodwards treated Freddy several other
boys IN I" slr charge The committee then won't be-
tore justice oil the peace IN Elizabeth and made
compliant, upon which warrant has been issued for
the arrest OF Mrs. Woodward. According TO little
HarrIngton's story thcrs we're with the Woodwsrds
Two other orphan boys. lnsy were compelled. ho
sad TO get at three o'clock In the morning TO milk
cows. aud we're frequently, aud for tue most trihn2
offences, beaten most cruelty. strap, hoe aud =
pitchfork were tue inssrume used for punisnng
the Boys.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23

State Boards estimate OF fall vaaus In 1874
was SAG 3o3, 74O. Ths buildings AZ two-thir ds
would he 1854. 252 493, and the estimate
for shr,ukage GU buiidings, at 80 per ccu woea DO
Assessor Briggs $l5, 65S, $50 Mr.. TrusIow claimed
in conclusion, that the assessments In Kings county
fully 10 70 per cent Of the iu'i tax accord
lag 90 the appraised tar a4fe. :. E.a
State Assessors Hsdlsy, Fowler and Briggs replied
in bricf President Trusow Mr.. Briggs SAID ne did
net think X lags county mad anything TO complain OF
IN the valuation OF 1877, and that from hn ooserya-
ton through the country he was convinced that tho
country had suffered much AZ the cities, except,
perhaps, The matter OF the depreciat'on OF real
estate. Alter some further argument tho meeting
adiouruad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23
PACIFIC MAIL.

1t was rumorod for several days past on Wall street
that the Pacific Mail Company had failed TO pay
promptly their notes duo the Panama Railroad Com
pany, but this was denied yesterday by Mr. Park the
President Of the latter company. An officer Of the
Pacific Mail Company said that when the present
management took hold OF the company last May II
intention 10 issue quarterly statements bot
found that the territory thoy covered was so
large that would be impossible TO get accounts cur
rent from their various agents IN time They have,
however, sent instructions TO those parties TO make
their returns promptly, 80 that troy will DO enabled
to make statement by the 1st Of January Prcei-
dent Babcock Will 90 to San Francisco few weeks
look after tho affairs oil the company a. the other
end Of the route.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23
MIR. CARSEY EXPLAINS.

Nxw YoRK, Ausust Il, 1873
70 TIE Epiros or the HERALD
Zee You mention my name Ia your paper OF to-
day 10 connection with an excursion called q green
back picao. Please do the justice to state that
the greenbacg party had no connection, Official or
otherwise, with this affair. II the work OF lew
persons as INDIVIDUALS who used our name 10 make
lew dollars Tho tickets Mr.. Cooper, MT Shupe and
Mr.. Nicnols received were paid for; the ticxes re-
ccivcd were gwen to me TO nand over TO other por
sons, and am glad to say not used aud can 10
returned " the,proDer parties.
WILLIAM A. A. CARSEY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23
EMIL DE GkUYIHERS.

Emil de GruytherS Of Belgium. arrested here q
few days a charge OF iorgvries comnit,od
Stockholm, aud who also voluntarily returns TO meet
the accusation him, sailed from Hoboken yes
day In the steamer Gcert. In charge OF Marshal
Bernhardt, who arrested him. Toe prisoner . also
accom- panied by mis- vile, and both have left tneir
phvtogra apis Ia tho hands Of Cncvaier Bors, the
swedish and Norwegian Consul IN THIS city. The
parties nave nrst cabin passage TO Hamburg; then %
thsy will take tram 10 Liebcck, IRON which place
they will be conveyed by steamer to Stsckh holm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-23
CREDITOR, NOT DEBTOR.

Nsw YORK. August "a, 1878.
To THE EDiroR OF TnK HEHALD:-
In your issus OF this date l notice my name men,
toned IN connsc,on with the excursion Of the young
men OF the national greenbaok labor parry. did not
attend that excursion. paid In cash for twenty
tickets Tor tho use OF Others Tho manae smcus 10
nov indebted 70 Tor printing TO tue Of $15
VIII you correct tho error Of this morning, and set
right before the puoIicf Respectfully,
hENRr NICHOLS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
TAKIYG POISON TOGETHER.

A YOUNG MAN AND YOUNG WOMAN IN BROOKLYN
ATTEMPT SUICIDE BECAUSE THEIR MARRIAGE is
OPPOSED.
A Young man staggered into the Flushing
Avenue Police Station, Brooklyn, about noon yes
terday and told Sergeant Brennan that he
had taken q quantity OF laudanum. He said
his name was Benjamin Smith, and that
a young lady named Lily Lent, to whom he was
attached. had also taken the poison, for the
purpose OF putting an end to their troubles.
Emetics were administered, and the young man
was removed to the Eastern District Hospital.
Smith is twenty years Of age and his parents reside
AZ No 1875 Highst., Brooklyn. At o'clock last even
ing no was sent back the satonhous and locked up
This morning he win be taken before Justice Guck, on
the charge OF dsorderly conduct
At the stationhouse last night, Smith gave his story
TO TRIBUNE reporter. II was long and
disconnected, as the young had not
fully recovered from the effects Of the poison.
He has known Miss Lent for about six months She is
about twenty years OF age and lives with her parents at
No 4e9 Graham-ave. Her parents were opposed to
him, and recently forbade him to come to
the house. He however, made frequent appointments
with her. and they had determined soon TO be mar
rled. Saturday afternoon he had an appointment
TO meet Miss Lent at Olympic Theatre Brooklyn but
she did not come. Becoming discouraged no went to
drug store on FultOnst and purchased some laudanum
On Sunday afternoon he met Miss Lent at Union-ave
and Meseroie-st, and they concluded TO commit
sniclde They walked toward Calvary Cemetery,
went into a forest and drank the laudanum.
The drug produced no effect beyond making them
s,ek He bought some more. with the same effect.
Then they went TO near by. Smith said that the
lady was his wife, and that she was sick The people
gave them room, In which they spent
Miss Tent at the house. and going 20 the drug store OF
Gustaye schwab at Graham-aye and Ainsiie-st:, re
Beyond this he knew nothing until he found himself In
'n Ma Lent was taken homo about p. m.
she got out Of tho carriage and walked
nm stairs without assistance. Mrs. Lent refused
10 give any information about her daughter.
Smiths father appeared to feel little sympathy for his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
NO STATE C0ETLN7IOY THIS YEAR.
THE DEMAND FOR ONE FACuoUs AND UNwIsE-
TIE REAL ISSUE N THE CONGRESSIONAL AND
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS.

THE DEMAND FOR ONE FACuoUs AND UNwIsE-
TIE REAL ISSUE IN THE CONGRESSIONAL AND
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS.
10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The subject of holding q Republican
State Convention is being agitated in quarters with
q zeal paraking OF facuous disposition The next gen.
er,l election in this state will not occur under five
months and the only officer be voted for at large Will
be q Judge Of the Court Of Appeals. II would seem,
therefore, that Republicans should be spared just now
the consideration Of matter so remote. Tho main I'm
portance Of the election VIII turn upon the Congressional
aud Legislative tickets aud these must be made up In
respective districts. The point In the controversy
however hangs upon the proposition whether the Re
publican State Committee shall prcseDta candidate, In
pursuance OF the resolution adopted by the Rochester
Convention last year. or shall q State Convention be
called 10 do IT, This is matter, doubt not, quite I'M
material 10 the average Republican voter 50 that he
party have an acceptable candidate The state Commit
tee is composed OF thirtyhye members, representing
every Congressional district and two at large; and as
sustains credit quite 10 It's predecessors conf
dence could DO repOsed in any selection II might make
But few persons bent on keeping alive differences
that once threatened disruption Of the party, but now
happily placed yOnd possible mischief, seem 10 dis
trust the committee, and urge convention. II con-
vention means reGnactment OF the Rochester business
I sincerely dissent and perhaps, IN order 10 avoid
similar exhibition. II better to leave the whole
matter TO the committee. A practicable method, w
ever suggests Itself In lieu Of calling four or hve hun
dred delegates together, involving much expense and
some friction the State Committee might invite the at
tendance Of delegates from each judicial district at
session Of the committee to confer upon the matter Of
nomination, and these delegates would be composed
largely Of lawyers presumably they would have pretty
much their own way hence politicians would have no
occasion for iactous disputes Tho present State Com
mitee by OF the power that created It, Will prob
ably not go until 1872 hence convention neces
sary 20 and as for platform for tho
campaign, If that not already well DENIED by the
attitude OF the Republican party in the face OF the dan
ger that threatens the country expression will very
readily follow upon tie nomination Of Congressional and
Legislative candidates by Assemblies, much nearer the
people than state COnS entiOn.
DELICATE TO TIIE ROCHESTER CONVENTION.
NelC-YOrk, June ], 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
EDISON'S INTENTIONS.
An EXHIBITION OF THE PHoNoGRAPH AND HIS NEW
INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING HEAI-THE sun
OF TIE TWO TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

AN Exhibition OF THE PHoSoGRAPH AND HIS NEW
INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING HEAI-THE sun
OF TIE TWO TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.
At living Hall, last night Mr.. Edison gave
an exhibition OF the phonograph, for the press and
explained tho structure OF his new instru'
ment for measuring the heat OF the stars
A carelessly dressed man Of medium height he
has long, pale face. sharp strongly
marked features. and abundant black hair.
Uis face wears tired look. and between
the eyes IA deep wrinkle which seems TO have come
from oyer-much porting over microscopes Many
familiar airs were sung into tho telephone by Mr.
Edison and his assistant, Charles Bachelor ana the
phOnOgraph repeated them faithfully IN cracked TAI
settO. .-, - A.. ..
The instrument for measuring heat acts on the same
urncpe as the telephone carbon button s placed AT
one end OF "A rubber band warmth on the fuDDer
IA transmitted to the carbon, WHICH, IN turu, ny
eleetricity registers In u gayanOmeter the amount
OF heat SO delicate IL TINS TEST that the
hand is placed near the rubber Dahd the
heat viii cause nn instant denectlon OF he
galyanOmeter This instrument Is placedln ront % tne
the rubber band Then when tho slide Is drawn tne
light of the stars IL registered by the sen
sitive band Instead OF rubber, gelauhe mas Deen
used by Mr.. Edison, with great sp had opd
moisture No name has yet been given 10 lne llSIu-
ment but Il may be called the acknowledgements g.
I'm % the Atlantic ana IAClnc lclegIhPh Nou
many against the Western Union Telegraph CompanS
and ot5ers Jndse sanford in Superior Court Special
Term has decided in favor OF the Western Union Iee-
graph Company, The suit Is over lhe duplex
and auadruplex telegraph inventions OF MI. uisqn'
Judge Sanford holds that Edsohs hsI 70 , mai
colt are valid and binding Edison and therefore gives
Judgment Diminishing the cOnplhiht.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
ORGAN EXHIBITION.

An exhibition of the new organ just finished
BY Hnborne L. Roosevelt for st. PauPs Episcopal
Church. Rome, Italy, given last night at Irving
Hail The orgaDists we're Mr. George W. Morgan who
PLAYED the oyertures to william Tell and Z" A
Midsummer Nights Dream" and Mr.. s. b. Whitley,
Who played the overture TO schuberps "Rosamunde"
ana "Marche Religeuse," by Guilmant. Mr.. J. Levy
also played upon the cornet, ana Mr.. Eugene f. Oudin
sang Furthermore, there was an exhibition OF the
wonders OF the phOnoapb by its inventor, Mr. Edison,
and also that genteman's invention for measuring
The heat Of stars.
The organ is an admirable instrument, fun and round
quality Of tone and far as could be told last night
fee unuaual degree OF that somewhat nasal quality
which marks 80 many modern organs IL contains 20
nSisiers. distributed 0s follows: Great organ, II {;
tel, ~ pedal, 8.
ere are six sxteen-foOt registers and eleven eight
2tiegisters. There four coordination pedals ana
~ apers In bui ding this instrument, especial re-
sl nas been had for the nature OF tho Roman climate
s1a mechanism has been made as simple as practical
e taat Us far-On lion little trouble IS possible
~ay D. experienced 3 SIS citing up and adjustment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04

., Massachusetts, to the Boston authorizes i'i
soSement in Faneau man oo+ favor-
H0s. ~sbnr Duke of COnnaught, is great laVoI-
,,h The German Emperor, who is his gooia'neI' no
~ .rceedingy weked TOO IN the county, Scer0 Nc
q excecd n wife who IA the Emperors grahuhloVe'
ha ,n nU-a College presidents will attend the
III .cademv Centennial celebration = Eliot OF
fhiiNIs porter. OF Yale. and Robinson, OF brown.
ha ersop who Is TO be there is the Hon BradiofH
An9lhos VINO was pupil WhenJohh ADAMS was preoep
tor. .,,or,ov;as of Goethe and
,or re reverenced In their own country, the hor%
sehn ,Tn,icb and Berlin would not buy their oorre-
res VI 1a,alv offered to them for 1000 thalers. To
sponoe' ,1oction from being broken up bought by
save the ne publishing firm Of Gotta IN Stuttgart has
'' :. i told of Sturgeon that it is his habit to
t,,,se,f ND on Saturdays and that one SATURDAY
shu' ana insisted seeing HIM. "Iell him."
man caiou a 30 his servant "that a servant Of the
SAID the Vlsl'o = him The message was delivered
Lord wishes ~ ,S answer returned: Tell him that
and tne i Sed With his Master
aiI 1C, io,e Russell Quincy was offered baron
Ing ~. .sryices here as English member of the
etey io' % 80 british Joint Claims Commission he
..ac itss be had already refused peerage. lie
re'useu because he thought the distinction incom
decnsu ~, understandable Grand Cross Of the Bath
paigo oered him IN recognition OF the same service
"ra,orol Sherman is said to have performed
80 An the Ream-Hoxie wedding-that of giving
n ,sa brjde-with much dignity and grace. Having
A ,orvard at the proper moment from bis position
,aar Of the couple and placed the brides hand in
-, ~ the groom with graceful inclination. be backed
=. :, easily as he could have walked forward
outu he reached the chancel steps. lie showed the
his training for presentations at the courts OF
e. PETERSBURG, June 3.-Prince GOrt-
asosis better, and speedy recovery is anticipated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
THE VOSBURGH CASE.

THE END OF THE MATTER NOT REACHED.
JURYMEN COMPLAIN IN COURT or MR.. sIcKLEss RE
PORTED sTATEMESTs-HIs ABRUPT DEPARTURE
DEACON BUMsTEAD DESoUNCEs Mr.. Yos-
BURGH AS A LIAR.
The YosbuEgh matter took an unexpected
turn yesterday. published statement. imputed
to James n Sickles, alleging corruption in
the jury. led to proceedings against him for
contempt. He left Jersey City, however,
an hour before notice from the Court could be given
him. Deacon Bumstead of Mr.. Yosburgh's church,
spoke of his pastor as a liar. Deriurer and a
swearer Mrs. Vosburgh was then at the Deacon's
house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
SHIP NEVIS.
PORT OF NEw.YoRK..

PORT OF NEW YORK g.
CLEARED.
Steamship Wisconsin Br) Forsyth Liverpool via Queens.
steamship Somerset tBrl stamper. Bristol. Eng, W. d.
Steamship NARROWER Davidson Philadelphia, Jas Hand
Ship Olaf CNOrl Andersen Konigsberg Prussia Funch
Bark Eliislf CNOr) Hange Gloucester Eng, Benham 8
Bark Warden Law (Br) Graham. Newry ireland, boya q
Bark ElvorhO NOr) Natyig Rotterdam, Holland, Funeh
BARK Mindo tYOr Anderson ElsinOre for orders Punch
Bark Carrie Hecle, Woodbury. Havana Cuba J. II. Win
Bark Annie Mark Br Hamborg. Bahia Brazil via Rich.
Brig A. B. stToRach CBr) Munro London G. W. Bertanx.
Brig T. MerTyman, Lecraw, Santos VIA RIO Janeiro mos
Bng Charles A. Hoard (Br.) Brown ST. john P. r., Law
ARRIVED.
Steamship Richmond Kelley. Norfolk, with mdse and pass
steamship city d Austin Chester, FsrvaOdina May 30.
Brunswick, Gar 30th and Port Royal 3ls with mdse and
Steamship Regulator Do9ne i, wp3 n n c. days
BST Atlanta e SS &c Pg5s Le5S 8e &c days. with
wIND-sunset-At sandy Hook light T.; with thick fog
of shore. at city Island. Hight s. Wi cloudy
FOREIGN PORTS.
LONDON June 3-The steamship Columbia cBr) from
New.York May IL. Capt Mckay, arrived here today.
The steamship Faraday Br Capt Trott. from NewYork
IlyEEroo june steamship Federico tsDan Capt.
The steamship Palestine (r. Capt whiieway nOn BOs-
ton May 20. arrived here to-day
LIVERPOOL June 3.-The Allan Line steamship MOraVtans
Can't. Graham from Baltimore, arrived here to-day.
The Give (Brl Capt Urguhart from Pila
dclphia May 2i, has arrived here.
The steamship Palestine (Br) Capt WhiteWay from B0s-
ton May 90 arrived here today.
QUEENSTOWN. June 3-Thc White Star Line steamship
AdTiauc Capt Jennings arrived on the Fasne al m 20
day.
Jones Liverpool for New York. sailed from this port at
10 a. IN. yesterday.
ANTWERP June 3.-The Red star Limo steamship Neder-
land Capt Rande from Philadelphia May % arrived here
TO-DAY.
AMSTERDAM June s.-The steamship warrler CBrl Capt
Jones, from New-OTleans Nav 3, arrived here to-day.
LONDON June 3Saied May o. Piero, from Girgeuu 29h
nit Atlantic Capt Schaeer. both for BatmOre Pacific,
Capt Gung for Philadelphia; Idea for NewYos John
Rottman Both ult Deya. Lois africa, the latter Tor New
York. 31st uit, Ihana Dese Dubovacki: June ], Amor
Capt. Bissetts; r0OmeO Benguea immaculate, Senamis
N0rd Guichsen; Euaa, the latter for Philadelphia
Washington Capt COsulich Syra, both for Newfork "a
Emily LONther, for Delaware Breakwater AdeDafan
for ybee Sd nst Tsermogora for Delaware Break"ater
Lizzie Ross, Milo CuginO
Arrived MAY "a Fora: 9Oth ut Chas Lulng, overland
Jess0nda; 6lst ult Atta Jennie Armstrong tsu
duph Fbel inst geader Oilers. Svea, capt. Oen
Prnz Frederick carr, Stambo "a inst, BrminGham Queen
Iuda FranZska Peabody Sd tne, PaerO Anefolc, No
Plus Ultra BOrga, Car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
SEEKING TO NDICT TIE POLICE BOARD.

SEEKING TO INDICT TIE POLICE BOARD.
THE MUNICIPAL SOCIETY DECLARES THAT THE
POLICE COMMISSIONERS SHOULD DE INDICTED
AN ACTIVE PART 10 BE TAKEN IN THE FALL
CAMPAIGN.
The Municipal Society last evening determined
TO take active part In the Fall elections, and decided
10 attempt to secure the Of the Police Board
for not cleaning tho streets properly. Thatcher n.
Adams acted as chairman OF the meeting.
The secretary, r. NJ srebegh, reported from the Ex-
eoutlye Committee the following resolution:
Resoioed, That this committee recommend 20
tho society ct Its next monthly meeting that
vass and elections for municipal and legislative officers
members a q 70 investigate tie sandDg and cRarae
ter OF candidates and report TO the society,
port the society do all It's Influence to secure the
election Of such candidates. irrespective OF party,
shall appear to the society worthy OF It's support.
Jackson g. Schultz said that 1t had been for
merly a mOoted question whether It were best
forl the society 10 enter actively into politics.
He thought that the effect OF the proposed
movement OF the present time would be that Mother
marty would dare 10 candidates who notorl-
ousy bad II the committee acted udciOusy he thought
mat very respectable portion OF the citizens Of the
city would fall in with the movement, and 1t would have
most auspicious result. Other remarks in the
same vein wore made by different members
and the resolutions were adopted unanimously.
The chairman was instructed TO appoint three Demo-
Gratis and three Republicans on tho committee
convenient.
The following preamble and resolutions we're then
presented:
Whereas II IL by statute made the duty OF tho Board
OF Police TO clean aud az all times 70 keep thoroughly
clean, the streets OF this city, and,
Whereas For this purpose they are allowed an appr0-
priatOn TOR the current year OF 100000; and
Whereas This society has reason 10 believe that the
money thus appropriated judciousy and honestly
applied the purposes contemplatedJ therefore be II
Resolved That the Executive Committee OF this s0ci-
ETY. directed 10 present the following charges against
said Board Of Police to the present Grand jury or tho
next which shall cOnvene
FirstThat the said board does not thoroughly clean
and keep clean the streets Of this city.
Second-That the said board does not enforce the city
ordinances for separation OF ashes and garbage, but
systematically encourages tho admiIture OF these sub
zhrd-That the said board wrongfuy pays large sums
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

The Hess Opera Company will give a IRE
sasat change OF programme this week
The Thomas concerts at Gilmore's Garden
fonse 70 be highly successful Although the past few
s'e have been so unfavorabe II Is understood that
sze has been handsome profit on the operations OF
aayR -S SWIMMING DO~iN wan ~ ~ F'-NS -
hlr. Samuel Piercy, late leading man at
.0s Garden. win be the recipient OF farewell benefit
that theatre, this afternoon "Ths Lady
lyons viii be acted-with Miss Maud Granger
y raslsne, and Mr.. Piercy Claude Mr.. Fred Warde,
-A' enase De FORFEIT and other players viii partoi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04
CITY OFFICIALS ACCUSED.
CHARGES IN AND OUT OF THE COURTS.

CHARGES IN AND OUT OF THE COURTS.
POSITION or THE ALDERMEN-PRoFEssoR cHAND-
LER DEFENDS THE HEALTH BoARD-THE MU-
NICIPAL SOCIETY DECIDES TO TRY TO SECURE
THE INDICTMENT OF THE POLICE COMMITS
sIONERs.
President Chandler in an address before
the Medical Society of the County OF
New-York last evening, defended the Health
Board. The Municipal Society has determined
to try to get the Police Commissioners indicted on
the ground that they have not cleaned the streets
properly. The society has also decided to take an
active part in the campaign this year. There is
some uncertainty as to the exact position which
will be taken in the defence of the indicted Alder
men to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-06-04

son. but expressed bis doubts Of tho truhuness Of the
story told by him, especially Is 20 the quantity
Of lnudannm said 20 have been taken. The
police also said that young Smiths story was incred
BILE At late hour last night Smith lay 10
cell at the statOD-hOuse IN half stupid
condition. He is Of somewhat slovenly appear
ance although his c0untenance indicates inteligcDce
Upon the leaves OF TIE note book IN Smiths pocket
were found number of letters which throw light upon
the attempt suicide The first their names aud
stated that they had taken poison. It signed by
Smith Miss Lent upon another leaf asked her parents
far