New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-23

ing for several days previous 10 bis ana
thought that he has been arrested for
and will reappeaF I'm few days He possessed nothing
which would tempt a thief
The Controller, to whom was referred the
matter Of the old Fifth Precinct Station in Leonardst
reported TO the Sinking Fund Commissioners Saturday
that II had been leased to H. Charles sler until Deeem
ber 1872 and that since the lease had been MADE tne
building had become nuisance. He was authorized 70
sell the building subject TO the lease ana also tne u
which the Franklin Street Police Station formerly
stood
The German Commissioners, who arrived
here on Thursday are staying the Belvedere House.
The system OF collecting the revenue tobacco IN the
United States viii be examined by them, and they VIII
submit their report TO the Imperial Chancellor. They
Revenue Office. They win also visit number OF the
large and small tobacco and cigar manufactures, ana
then probably go South aud investigate the system
there.
Within the past few days attempts have been
to brighten the children attending Public Schools
No. 49, In Maujer-st and a. at Wall and Beaversts. AT
the former school the words Danger on Thursday ana
fire on Friday" written wall, and at the latter
the fence was marked with Warming This school
will 6e burned on Monday" These threats caused great
alarm among the attendants at the schools and 1t re-
CURED much persuasion on the part OF the teachers 10
alay their fears.
BROOKLYN
George Kimball of No. % Adelphi-st,
BROOKLYN attempted to shoot himself Saturday, but
the bullet buried itself in the eshy part Of his arm
Kimball Is travelling salesman Tor bernard mOIh
shoemaker No 500 Broadway Hard drinking led to his
attempt at selfdestruction.
The Rev. d. n. Vanderveer will be in-
stalled this evening pastor of the first Reformed
Church. in Joralemon-st The sermon will be preached
by the Rev. E p Rogers and the Rev %essTs AnsGa
the pastor and the people respectively.
Denis Kearney, the "sand lot orator, ac-
companied by his wife, attended picnic Of the glass
blowers of Brooklyn at the Myrtle Avenue Park saur
day night The great agtaor made an address OF about
half hours length dwelling upon the troubles OF the
workingmen His presence did not attract much atten
ton nor largo crowd.
Thomas Nelson, age six, of Columbia and
Bushsts, and another bOyI riding on truck In
Rlchards-st near VerODa-s Saturday afternoon When
they Jumped off, Nelson was knocked down by the
horses attached TO car No. G1 OF the Crosstown line
The passed his breast killing him almost IN
stantly John Hoffman, the driver OF the car, was ar
rested.
During the past week great crowds have
been attracted nightly to the vicinity Of Adams and
sands-sts by that ghost to be seen in
the area OF DR.. Thornes residence The alleged ghost
was produced by the shadow of tree the basement
door. DR.. ThOrne has been greatly annoyed by the
throng of visitors and has requested the police to pre-
vent the gathering OF the crowds.
The running of the rapldtransit trains on
Atantic-ave., Brooklyn has rendered necessary the
removal OF the Congregational Church Of the Covenant
at Atlantic and Grand-aves. This church came from
Cassonave years ago. for greater usefulness
in mission work. but viii return TO its former house
The pastor the Rev f. p Thwng. conducted yesterday
the closing services the Atlantic Avenue church. con
memorating at the timo the twentieth anniversary
Of bis ordination.
Henry Bodine, age nine, of No. 50 North
secondst. died Saturday, It is alleged, from the
effects Of injuries received at the hands Of John ONe'
salOon-keeper, at North Second and second-sts who
struck him on the back with strap August "a The
boy was playing with OHeilLs son In O'Neills yard,
when they knocked down pile OF bricks O'Nell be-
angry, and pursued the boys with strap striking
BOdne on the back. The boy complained of much pain,
and week ago IL found that he suffering from
cerebrO-spinal meningitis caused by blow or injury on
the back. Coroner Nolan will investigate the case.