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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04

SEQUEL TO gB1 rwENrY-rHInD STREET SHOOT
INo-wHIrE HELD TO AWAIT THE RESULT
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SEQUEL TO Tgx rwENrY-rHInD STREET SHOOT
INo-wHIrE HELD TO AWAIT THE RESULT
or HIS VICTIMS INJURY.
John White, who, Monday night shot James L
Meyers the vice president OF the Continental Fire
Insurance Company, at the attsrs residence In West
Twenty third street, came into Jefferson Market
Court yesterday morning sullen and taciturn. His
motive Tor the shooting, according to the eviisucs
produced in court appears to have been animosisy
toward tho man who had discharged him and who, he
thought, had raised barrier between himself ana bis
vile. White had been for a considerable period
In Mr.. Meyers employ. He discharged hts
functions faithfully, but was addicted to
drink aud subject violent nts Of passion when In
hts cups Owing TO the fact that he had married
young woman, who was Mrs Meyers favorite cook,
his excesses for time wore only visited by warnings
ana reproaches But about Elk months ago, when,
alter solemn prom Of reformation, he relaPsed
into his usual evil ways, Mr.. Meyers discharged him.
Hts wife, however, not deprived OF her position,
and White. without explanation, left the country 10
visit his relatives In Ireland About month ago ne
returned, and al once began to make bimsolt Odous
70 tho inmates Of Mr.. Meyers abode A, all sorts Of
unreasonable nours he would appear and insist on
being admitted to see wife, II this denied him
he would indulge IN invective anu abuse, nj times
even threaten Jog 10 put an end to evcry
Tered with him. When he came to the house week
ago acted disorderly than before Mr. Meyers
lost patience. ordered HIM away ana forbade MIN 70
Monday night he appeared In the basement OF the
house and became violent that the butler was
forced to notify his employer. Mr.. Meyers came down
aud found White IN The hallway. Il want you
leave here drectly he said 20 thc Ider, and
stop tins annoyance. Iwili not have you disturbing
my family and prosecuting your WIFE, Whine that glr
lie In my employ she is under my protection. and
will have you understand that will not let her DO
abused"
SHOOTING
''She il under your protection, is she?" White
called out with an oath, and then. as Mr.. Meyers
turned 60 up stairs he drew revolver eveled u
and pulled the trigger The bullet struck Mr Meyers
In the shoulder and penetrated the right lung. Ed
ward ]. McGuckn, an inmate OF tho house, appeared
at that moment and able TO prevent Mr.. Meyers
from falling to the floor. Tho wouid-bc murderer
seemed IN way taken aback by tho seemingly fatal
result OF his ACT but folding ms arms. awaited the
coming OF Oicer Nixon, OF the Sixteenth precinct,
who had boon summoned 20 arrest him. Drs. Kemp
man, pronounced his injury serious On their repre-
sentasions White was yesterday held by Judge Kas-
nire to await the result OF Mr.. Meyers wound.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
ASSAULT AT COMFY ISLAND.

Or. Bell, vhs rsidss 81 No 2oi Warren street.
Brooklyn called NJ the Batter ssrsos station house
yesterday afternoon and reported the particulars of
IN assault that had takcn place at coney Island on
Monday nishs, when had come under me Docior's
notice He stated that Michael Connerton, coach.
man, torsy-nvs years OF age, who lives AZ NO OH
Park avenue, was assaulted on tbc island Inc
night previous. by James Cain, driver IN tho
employ oil John Noon, livery stable keeper Of ia
state street. IL appeared that both men arrive
coaches between the leading hotels at Coney Island
and tney quarreed about thcr claim 10 carry certain
passengers Blows were exchanged, In me course of
which Connerton was struck on the head 0y MS an
tsgonst aud was Knocked scnsecss. He was con-
veyed TO his residence ~ brooklyn, where he was at
tended by Dr. Bell. who is OF the opinion that Con-
pcrton's skull has been fractured. he police are
making Efforts 10 tho injured ms assniiunL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
HOMEwARD BOUND,

Nearly every European steamer now returning IL
bringing back and artists who went abroad In
tho sarly summer. CoHvcrsations with many Of
,hon permits the statement that they are 'glad 70
get homs"-thst they find something sympathesic In
our metropolis resting place. aad prefer 10 take
,ne chances Of making . torsune here to tho
harder lines which they frequently called upon 10
encounter on the other side. One Of our Americans,
Who has been abroad may times and understands one
side Of Atlsntic weli the Other recently re-
marked as his loot struck the home dock and his
hand met those Of his friends, THANK God, homo
again. lett thanks behind. but bring happy tears
10 mark my coming back"
ARRIVAL OF Mn. AND WILLIAM >. FLORENCE.
above though, were the parties above named. They
csmc the steamer Russia ana reached the Fiith
Avenue NOE, aovu' Susk yes.o,ay poso, pairing
In 0ne physical condition and showed the
benefit OF three or tour months Of rest. reporter
OF the HERALD svailcd himself Of brief opportunity
TO ask Mr. Florence . question or two concer ming
his trip and what has grown out OF u.
"There IL really nothing to toll you, he answered.
.beyond the tact that We have DEVOTED ourselves to
the work OF rccupcrAton. wc have travelled IRON
pillar post, visited enjoyed tho principal ba,hs
locked over the old picture galleries. avoided
we could the csowds OF The PARIS Exposition, and
taken solid oomiorl Meanwhile ! have wstehod
tho dramatic world carefully. l have seen moth
Ing the stage that gave mo great encouragement,
and a. tor things on the stage, they are about
Plenty oil people 10 sell you plays, but 10 read
thcm would take the best part OF your time. Never
theIcse, was attracted Oy one play, written ny Paul
Mcrritt, aud ! have purchased u. The more ex.
anime ana ahsiysc II tho more think II is good /;
perhaps u may become q specially as streng
as tho "Mighy Dollar" Mrs. General OH.
nory 10 likewise pleased with II. and wnen
nud . woman's instinct added TO a
mans judgment, think am pretty nearly right.
A. any rate am going 20 put In the cruclOe, and
hope 10 make both sensation and money. but par
doa me Pm on TO the Para Theatre. We have ieit
''Hurricanos" on shipsoard, and want TO see them
In the security Of couple OF Abbcy's comfortable
seats Besides, hear that he hse some "OId Let.
tcrs."
j. X. EMMErr-FRITA
Among the arrivals the Adriaiic was Mr.. j. X.
Emmett, whose character presentation OF Fritz al
the Standard Theatre last season made him famaf
70 thousands Of the theatre going public He does
not propose 10 change his programme Hts success IN
England produced nearly 900 10 four weeks and
he played 10 emily three cities. IL 10 rare tning foi
| aa artist 70 sing his way, ~ were, Into
the purses or the people, and yet Win
ams s,sry IN wbsh ~ mingled BIT Of f.D, mss's
snd retAvs Bu,tnst hes hsd Ms rises ~ ths ssnE
Ia nearly all kGSiish speaking comm uniies % ths
siebe aud 10 about ester On m sngAeeneee - the
PARK Theatre, Brsoklyh un1er the meeeGe1eeS q
coAonHa -. RhG9o i6uno1e EepouGtoo 1ns1(
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04

Celebrated Case aud other pieces that havs &ad sns
runs" ..ts'sr..ss.
.swhat win FOLLOW .Msnsss'" :, ~
.Mr j. x Emme,t, with his new verslon of 'Frits,'
and then Will come Maggie Mitchell. J. Z; " hnanson
are toierabiy sure ri Dion BouccauIt, although
aware that he has halt determined 10 ACT no more.
The dates Tor The people mention, however, nave not
what are your Views concerning the probabilities
of the season?"
at opens remarkably we'll As one OF the gentle
men whom you have ni ervcwsd has said, New York
gong To DO richer this year than u mas been ior
long time. The Western aud Southern crops WIN
good plays have the moro people will 60 10 them.
IFS human nature"
ri see that now and thon the critics receive cut
IRON the managerial whiplash What Is your opinion
concerning them w
any experiences with them has been OF an exceedingly
owing TACT thst have chiefly produced plays
that have already undergone the ordeal OF CRITICISM
and ltlc Is loft TO DO said except with reference 70
our manner OF placing Thorn The stage. NY own
idea is that the judgment OF an audience 10 safe
guide 10 manager. An Individual who differs Win
may, from his own artistic aesthetic or dyspepc
point OF view attempt TO write piece up or
down, 10 praise or condemn an actor but 10 this
country, at least, the decision OF The masses 10
enough for me. On a second night l can generally
tell whether there Is rule rum In any play over
which have control Tue mere verdict Of ali ndi-
il may be written OF newspapers, will count
for nothing " you have tho public on your side.
have read she most condemnatory Of Articles before
now about plays that have made fortunes Tor authors
actors ana managers."
.'h remember argh, The Mighty Dollar Is an
illustration"
Az the reporter al this juncture rose to take his
leave Mr.. Pooo remarked, .'By Tho way, you may
add, II You please, that We have made no important
changes IN tho Grand Opera House and that most OF
the old attaches whose faces are familiar the pub.
lie Will remain. Mr. William Mccoy is our treasurer
Mr.. George Herbert stage manager, A. W. Hon man
musical director. II. Victor promp,er ana j. O. Den-
ham machinIst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


wihcimj-. the violinist, who has been cusaged by
s,rakoscb, will probably arrivo 10 Now YORK about
the 18th inst He 10 IN route
Hermann, the maj ician, has returned from Europe
and viii appear at the Aquarium, where he has boon
engaged for . short season. II Is said that he has
made preparations for an unusually attractive ieger.
dcman performance.
Al wulIack,s the Park and Standard theatres the
companies actively engaged In preparing for their
respective openinsa The plays chosen 10 each
presentation does during the evening.
Theatre evening. The cast is follows
York aebut) Louise Muldener: Master Walter, Frank
Mordaunt; Sir Thomas Clifford (arsi appesranceL
EDWARD J. Buckley; Lord TinseI, Hart Conway;
Modus, 4. A. Mcdowell; Fathom. owen Fawcett
stephen, L. r. Masssn; HeartwsiI, J. r. Duns,an;
wiliord, G. villars; Gayior W. q. Raynsr; Servant,
f. Jerome Tho play wall be produced under the per.
soual direction Of Mr. D. H. Harkins, aud mounted
with new scenery, furniture and costumes
At the maiircc for the benent OF the yellow fever
sufferers which Is announced for tomorrow at the
Filh Avenue Theatre Mr.. Edwin Booth will play
Iago, Mr.. Mccullough will play Ingomar Miss Mary
Anderson Parhenis aud MI Joseph jefferson will APP
pear 10 "Lend Ne Five Shillings" The theatrical
managers have come to the front generously, the
great actors and the subordinscs have alike said yea
and amen In tho Of this great chariiy ana IL
the house 10 full II will be the fault alone OF the
public Messrs. Fiske and Harkius deserve not lit
tic credit for their exerions 1t may be long limo
before such galaxy Of talent will again bs gathered,
ind 81 900 s. 900 should pay for the privilege thus
nGorded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
UNFORTUNATE AND DESPERATE

MIRA Matilda Fisher, Scotch woman, thrty-nve
years Of ogs, made two attempts to commit suicide
by jumping on . Fulton icrryboas late on Monday
night Each simc she was restrained by the passsn-
gers, who, landing, gave her in charge Of Onncer
Peters, Of the First precinct BY him she
was taken before Judge Kbreth, at the Tombs
Police Uourt yesterday morning. where she told
ptiful story. she had been married. she said, put
her husband and chdrcn were dead. she had % little
properly In Boston, wnich enc SOLD and then to
Chicago. There she invested all her money, which
amounted TO about $4,000 in mortgages, but her
agents swindled her out OF every cent Then she
camc 20 this city aud worked hard for her hving and
managed 10 save $700 Tnis was recently stolen from
her, and, becoming despondenL she madc tho al
tempts TO take her life. Judge Kilbreth committed
her TO the OF tho Commissioners Ut Charities and
4 q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04

susossxH. HI. famous "LuiIaby" viIl, shsssfosa
probably be succeeded by q iull-hy and oy.
HISS ADA cAvExusH.
Anon. the passengers by the Russia yesterasy -
Miss Ada Cavend sh, an English actress. VINO nss
maze reputation abroad and Is anpouncod 10 appear
on Mooday next At the Broad way Theatre under the
mar agement ri Mossrs Edgar Il Fulton. Sne is ssia
to be lady oil due ability, TO DO emotional ana maxns
depend on extraneous influences In order 10 InsIss
success. She Is Comparatively young, 10 oomey,
graceful In manner aud described by English crtica
IN a favorable manner The American pubic arc pre-
pared 10 give her warm reception " she deserves
and Jud ging from The kind words which accompany
her we haVo much TO expsCt,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
THE MURDERED POLICEMAN.

CONCLUSION OF THE EXAMINATION BEFORE
JUDGE DAVIS IN JERSEY CrrY--THE PRISON
ERs SENT BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
There was a singular dearh OF public interest yes.
terdav In the Of Mrs. jenny Smith aud Covert
Bennett who arc charged with the murder OF Police
Officer Smith In the beginning OF the. last month.
Judge Davis had nxcd hait-past two O'Clock for the
resumption OF the examination, but ut that hour
there were only few people In the FIRST District
Police Court OF Jersey City. representative OF the
District Attorney was IN attendance. but there was
no appearance for either Of the prsonors After con-
side rablc delay Judge Davis announced that he would
proceed with the examination, ana called John
Johnson a conductor ON tho Coniral Railroad Of New
Jersey and ono OF the Witnesses who was examined
during the inquest The prisoner Covert bennott sat
al counse taD!c and took notes Of The testimony but
Mrs. Smith was not brought into court.
Johnson's testimony was In substance that no and
OF his brakcsmcn were coming home from their
work 10 their boarding house At No. 100 Pacific ave-
nuo the morning OF the murder; II was then some
ten minutes to four O'Clock. They heard brisk stop
on the opposite OF the and about block
and q halt from whore the oiicer WINS murdered
they xor person prrs, sSas the
dark SUIT OF clothes that looked like blue,
had sack coat which appeared as the collar were
turned up. had a handkerchief round tho mock and
sho sleeves OF the coat tle pushed up On the arm.
The person 30 described u mule stoop-shouds
aud was going In 'he direction oil Communipaw ave-
This was all tho testimony given. and Justice Davis
said that IN the absence OF tue ocenuants counsel
there was not hing do but send the prisoners and
papers before the Grand J ury.
At this moment Messrs. Fleming and Wakeman,
the counsel Tor Covert Bennett and Mrs. smith re.
spectivcy entered court, and oil course made no OBJ
lection decision tor which they had so streuu
DUSTY commended the arst day OF ths exam uation
Mrs. Smith, the widow oil the murdered oficcr and
Covert d. Bennett, her alleged accomplish,
were yesterday removed from Police Head
quarters to the County Jail Sheriff Iavorty
called at Police Headquarters at noon aud
took Mrs. Smith away with him In coach.
Bennett was taken out OF headquarters Immediately
aftor by Detective John O'NciL Jailor Alien placed
Mrs. Smiih in the room. the second tier,
and Bennett was assigned to q cell on the ground
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS LAST NIGHT.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.

There must DO somcthing or tho salamandcr ele-
msnt in the constituency Of Harrgan Hart. Tor,
Notwithstanding the high temperature, they last
night literally PACKED the house, and not man jack
Of them-nor a woman jill either--ssirrsd until the
curtain fell At the close The bill was made up with
the customary skill OF the young managers, aud em.
braced almost every feature known 20 variety cncr
tnicments. Mr. Harry Bennett brought on new batch
OF csm,cal sayings and musical gems Billy Gray's
laug haUe scrced, ssHomc Sw Home" was given In
good style by The author, with Miss Mario Gorenao
and Ed Burt John Wild appeared In bis skctch,
.'pompsy,s Patients and Sam Dsverc was on hand
with banjo Tho long list OF attractions concluded
with Harrigan and Harris burlesque, "A Celebrated
Hard Case" which received with great favor,
many Of the situations and songs being encored.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
RUFFLANLY CONDUCT.

Mrs. Martha Martin, married lady, about twenty
eight years Of age, appeared before Judge Senior,
sixth District Court, Brooklyn, yesterday CON-
pluinant against two young men named
Peter McCus an6 Francis Christie, whom
sho charged with having, In company with
two 9th er men, orutslly assaulted her. She
states that Monday evening last she was COM
pany with one Charles Lampcre, and going
through Ralph avenue, near the city line, when she
was attacked criminay assaulted, while hor COM
panion was iorciby neld b. their nssailants. Tho
prisoners were committed 10 Jail Last night Henry
Morris, twenty live years oil age, residing a East Nov
YORK. was arrested and was held AS q principal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
MICHAEL TOXINS RESPITE.

United states District Attorney woodford rscei we'd,
10 relation 70 tho case Of Michscl Tobin, the
domned soldies, yesterday, letter from the Depart.
meat Of Justice, AS iolews:-
WARRINGTON, Sent 2. 1874
General STEWART L. woopronp un,.d states Attorney -
Your ysr-ft " Ausu-t ~ Nth tspsvs ~ srss -f
As.sst Isr,N same iuiy " BsHa rfs arpes,isH ksr
PARTON communication will be carefully ana 70
That end respite w probably be ordered October ~
thsrsabesn. vssIrskssctialiy. .
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
HIS ASSAILANTS UNKNOWN.

A citizen brought man into the rwenty-sixtn pre-
cnct station house yesterday with his face badly cut
The injured man said he Frank Rooney, q cooper
residing In Brooklyn, and that he had been assaulted
by some unknown persons at tho corner OF Centre
and Worth. strects. Hc sent TO Chambers Streot
Hospital, where ~ found that his lip badl
cut His wound was dressed and ne went homo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
WHO FIRED THIS SHOT?

Henry w. Carpenter, Of Grove street, Jersey City,
was standing yesterday afternoon at the csrner OF
Beekman and Nassau streets when he heard the re-
port of q pistol aud At the same moment felt
sharp pain in the calf OF his right leg. lie
taken TO the Four tn precinct station
him and found that the bail haze struck tho tbia,
splinte1ing H.. Tho wound Is not dangerous AMI Mr..
Car psnter Immediately removed TO his homo
He could givo no explanation OF the occurrence, and
did even know from what direction The shot came.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
GlLMoRE's GARDEN.

An unusually attractive programme, though not
new one. was presented Gilmorcs Garden last
ing Among other things performed TIE overture
to ella Gaxza Ladra" always full fife and CHARM the
serious march NOV cmeut from Rats beautiful Leo.
more symphony; the grand andante movement from
Becthoven's Attn symphony. aud the popular Hun
earan Rhapsody, No e. by List. Tho audience vas
very large aud The hall cool and comiorsab's Tho
benefit concert 10 Mr.. Thomas, which takes place
the 1lh INST, will have among other attractions the
serviccs OF the Philharmonic Society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
TIRED OF The WORLD.

pretty and Intelligent girl vas iound Newark
stree. Hoboksn at an early hour yesterday morning
sudcrina from dose OF Iaudanum which she had
ssbsn for the rsrrose of eomtu,,,ns suis,de. she
fbmsvsa 10 tiD station beuss sha lite CITY fhys.
clan aminstered aDtidotea Amer sne haa recovered
IRON her stupor she said her name Was Margaret
Trpoataw haE usalk ma AknefAse lAfATmakAaDs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
THEODORE THOMAS.
Ir. Theodore Thomas received yesterday the fob

Mr. Theodore Thomas received yesterday the fob
lowing letter.
NEW YoRK. Sept. 2. 1873.
Mr.. THEODORE Thomas -
DEAR SlRAt meeting Of the members OF the Phihnr-
monte Society OF New YORK, held August 30 1873 yo1r
OF the above
was rcsd ana accepted feelings Of profound regret.
This undersgaed committee werc appointed 70 commun'
YOU in tho the society their appreciation
efforts In their interest and welfare AMI beg
tender united OF the PhiihNm0ntc So-
ciety Of Now Yerk ON the your benen Advsr
tisea take place ut Gmore's aarden on Wednesday
evening, September II. 1878
EDWARD BOEHM,l couu,,...
JOHN GODONE. ""'''
Mr. Thomas has accepted the services OF the society
for the occasion mentioned.
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FOUND DEAD IN BED.

Mrs. Mary Barmon, tnir,y-six years Of age, who 70
oil appearances had enjoyed good health. wss iocnd
dad IN her bed this mornins. al her Residences No,
gts K.ss Eish,y.ahh street. Her iiuis dssGster
alarmed tho nesbbors carly N tho morning by rush
sns aeua assars snAagytag sAaaas wdAmns laAzAa41A
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bed aud won't speak 10 me-" The neghbors crowded
into The room, when WINS discovered that the We
man was dead. The husband OF the deceased ced
ahout three months age. leaving hts family in poor
circumstances. Since the death OF her husband MTs
harmon impaired her boafth bv frettng AID hard
work Her deatn. u Is supposed. caused by heart
disease The Coroner notified
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-04
NEW YoaK AQUARIUM.

Do fishes laugbP 1t has been definitely settled that
they are not dumb, was formerly supposed, and
now the lchhy ologsts OF the Aquarium that the
nny denisens Of glass tanks appreciate fun aud
are frequently seen on the broad grin dur
ing the performance OF the paatomimo nightly
enacted within their view. Whethee this
fish story bs it 10 certainly believed BY
many Of the VISITORS while others declare 1t would DO
hard 10 bait It. me feature Of the programme this
week II the pantomimo OF 'Fi;ck and FlOckr per-
formed by troupe under the management OF Robert
Butler, who plays tho Clown, supported by Miss
Pauline Richards ~ Columbine, U. Winter Ravcl as
Harlequin And c. DAILY US Pantaooh. Among the
standing attractions the freak OF nature known the
ssBenoit Twins" continues to excite most attention
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-10-09
New Enterprise.

Henry Zulauf has commenced the
erection Of brick building, 44x66
feet, which is to be two stories and
basement high at the corner Of Jefier-
son and Samantha streets. The
building, when completed, will be
used for wooden mill, fitted up with
new machinery throughout and run
by water power, most likely. This
will indeed, be good news to the farm
ers of Wapello county, as we'll as to
the people of the city, who realize the
importance of a mandatory Of this
sort. Mr.. Zulauif is practical build
er, and his son is practical mechanic
who understands the business OF man.
ufacturing wooden goods to perfec-
ton. This will Insure the farmers a
permanent and reliable market for
their wool, or place where they can
have their wool manufactured to or
der, at home. We congratulate the
Messrs. Zulauffs on their good luck in
inaugurating to this important en-
terprise where they have clear field
and sure success awaits them.