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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
WAR on The STENCHES.

Tho trial OF Enoch .. Coe, proprietor Of fortiliznG
establishment at Ncwtown Creek, /. l., and who Is
charged at tho instance OF the Board OF Health, with
main tanning q nuisance, was continued yesterday
before Judge Gidcrsleevc. In Part OF tho Court OF
General Sessions Tho prosecution was represented
by Assistant District Attorney Bell and Colonel
W. +. Prentice Az tho sitting OF the Court
Colonel j. H. Fellows, the prisoners counsel, moved
for tho discharge OF his client on tho ground that
whilo the county OF New York had jurisdiction over
Weschosier and Queens, IL had no jurisdiction over
Kings county. Counsel also moved Tor the discharge
OF his client on the ground OF detects In the indct-
ments The motions wero denied. Several witt
ncsses, including Professor Ewyn Waller.
Mr. Meals, Engineer OF tho Board OF Health;
DIR. Hamilton, Inspectors Hughes and McCau-
ley, George Vcrham aud Dennis sullivan,
and others gave evidence TO the foul character OF
the smells which, they SAID cmanatcd from Newiown
Creek, where tho defendants factory was located.
Mr. Fellows nnounccd that before the termination OF
the case 1t was the intention OF the defence to Illus
trate 10 tho jury tho process OF the manufacture Of
fertilizers, In order to convince them that
bad odors from II Tho iurther nearing Of tho
casc will DO resumed this morning.
The Grand Jury finished their inquiry MS TO the
causes OF nusances uptown ana have indicted twenty
nine proprietors oil slaughter houscs bone and lat
rendering establishments, and fcrtizipg concerns.
situated on the North and East Rivers. Warrants
yesterday given to Detectives Field and OCon-
tho parties Indicted. but II Is probable
that on notification they VIII respond and givo bail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
COLUMBIA COLLEGE EXAMINATION.

Tho annual series Of EXAMINATIONS in Colum bia Col
lego Tor the senior, junior, sophomore and freshman
classes was begun yesterday morning, and Is TO con-
tinue until Saturday June s. Most OF the answers to
tho questions handed inn In writing, that tho
proficiency OF the various members OF the classes
will not be known until tho papers shall have been
read and reported on at the conclusion OF tho exam
nations. The scheme' OF examinations held yestcr-
day in tho academic department Is as iol!ows:-
SENIOR CLAss-Twenty-six members, was examined
In Greek by Professor Driscr. The calculus,
seventeen students, was examined by Professor Peck
Prizes OF 500 are to be awarded.
JUNIOR CLAss-rhrty. seven students, under Pro.
lessor Rood were examined In physics. Prize, 500
scholarship In science.
SoPHoNoRE CLAss-Class containing seventy stu
dents, under Professor Shoot. were examined In
Latin. Prize. 500 scholarship in letters
FRESHMAN CLAss-Seventy-th rse students, In
thematics, examined by Professor Drislcr.
500 prize scholarship in science
In the School OF Mines there were examinations In
chemistry, qualitative analysis machinery and
economic geology. prize OF $l00, known MS the
Torrey prize Is TO be awarded to tho second year
students showing tho most thorough know Ledge Of
the theory aud practice OF assaying
To-day examinations are to be held In phi ysics,
qualitative analysis, geology and mechanical on
gineoring.
In tho academic department examinations will be
continued In constitutional law, Greek, mathematics
and Latin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
STREET DEPARTMENT HORSES.

superintendent X. J. Wyic, OF the street Cleaning
Bureau, was yesterday arrested upon warrant issued
BY Justice Morgan Tor cruelty TO animals IL appeared
thai the 9th inst Patrick Crotty. driver oil OF
the departments dirt carts, was arrested Tor driving
horsi suffering from a sorc on tho BACK under the
saddle, unprotected from tho harness Croity was
uica In the Court or Special Sessions on saturday
last. and pleaded not guilty on the ground that he
mad reported the condition OF the horse tho morn
INK o. the day he WAS arrested to the
OF the stabos aud was ordered by the latter 10 work
the horse. lilo was dcIendcd by counsel, assisted by
ex-Aiderman George w. Plunkott, deputy Inspector
OF tho Bureau. Ihc Court found tho pris-
oner mot guilty" and Instructed warrant
TO DO issued Tor the arrest OF the su.
pcrintcnicnt OF the stables, and Croty was TO Dc
subpolnacd as a witness. Yesterday, before Judge
Morgan, wyie deuiea nil knowledge OF tho condition
OF tho horse, although he did not deny receiving
81, 500 year from the city Tor looking aftcr Tho
horses OF the department. ana Crotty declared that
he tWylleI was not tho man who had ordered him TO
drive tho horse IN its suffering condition. al was
some other In the Office whose namo no did nce
know" and In Wow Of this evidence wyiie wss do
rhar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
CLASS COMMENCEMENT.

meeting Of the senior class OF the Now York Uni.
versi!y TO mako arrangements for commencement WINS
held yesterday morning, Mr.. A W Ferris presiding.
II was agreed to select the Academy OF Musc tho
place and Juno 20 AZ the timo for commencement TO
como OIL Grafula will furnish tho music Tho vale
dictory win be delivered by L. Wilton Greek salu
tatory ny A. w. Ferris; English salutatory by 7. n
Saterlce; phiosc pnicAl orations, c. J. Conkhng, NJ
I Rosenberg anu H. B. DAVIS; orations generally by
G. g. Buckley, J. e. Bull, II. II. SPECS J. l.. Kort-
wright, W. y. Cooley, 8. l.. Cooper, A. Atwood and
NJ. W. Divine. Tho class supper VIII be eaton on Juno
49, hut tho place Tor u has not yet becn
Al tho supper the class historian VIII DO Clarence
Manners, the poet w. f. Cooley, the prophet, q. j.
ConKln and the song OF tho nignt will DO writtcn by
L. c. Wilton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
BETRAYED BY a SNEEZE.

ST. Cecilias Roman Catholic Church, on tho north
east corner OF second and io5th street, has
for some tlmo past received regular visits IRON
adrot thci who, on leaving, always carried with him
samples Of currency coin iron the poorbox, which
is fastened to pillar near tue central aisle. and
wherein on public occasions the worshippcrs deposit
their offerings Tor the needy aud afflicted. Daniel
Snieiu, the sexton, could not account tor the thcis
MS he invariably, departing, locked the
doors OF the sanctuary and examined tho
treasury box TO that IL veil &c.
cured. He determined 10 keep a watch, and
on SUNDAY night Ia company win Policeman Ross,
OF the Twenty nrd precinct. took W position near
tho church aud waited 10 see what woud turn up.
Their patience was rewarded toward midnight by a
aibt glimmer n0nr the bclfry, aud stealing 10 tho
rear tho cdince small, bitnorto neglected window
was iound 10 be open Tue Watchers entered by the
same passage, nos-sssiy they supposed but found
a dcatLnEe silence overhanging the interior OF tho
charch. A thorough search was then made, and
though the money box was found to have boon rifed
no olher trace oil the tnef could be brought TO light.
followed without avail, and the Investigators
were moving toward the entrance firm Ia
tho conviction that he had got away, when a sup.
pressed, but audible Ah, chul rung through out tho
edincc Following the direction OF tue sneezc Olcor
Ross, with some effort thrust his hand into q small
aperture near tho organ hsEed out The game, aud
declared tho chase TO be at an end Mr.. ShIIen rec.
oguizcd IN toe prisoner young man named W illiam
Cah,Il, living IN East Ninety seventh street, near
fourtn avenue. whom he had occasionally emp cd
to do odd Jobs ia aud about the church Cabill, on
being questioned, admitted having stolen 81 IL from
tho poofbox GU the night Ia question, but nrmly DO.
MED all knowledge Of the former theita. lie was com.
mtted yesterday in 5000 bail Ut tho General
sessions by Judge wheeler In tho Harlem Police
Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
FIGHTING FOR PATRONAGE.

Tho patronage war between the Tammany Alder
men and the Commissioner Of Public Works was
recon menced yesterday. During the afternoon a
secret caucus OF tho ton Aldermen held In tho
City Hall for tho purpose oil discussing the best
means to DO adopted In tho Board In view OF tho con.
tnuod opposition OF Mr.. Campbell to tho Tammany
organ zation in the matter OF patronage After hall
hours session II was concluded 70 repeal ordinance
OF tue Common Council passed In 1876, giving to
the Department OF Public Works entire control
OF license permits In the business oil spriukhng tho
streets OF tho city IL understood that IN such
action Is taken Comm Camp still rcgu
late the matter nasmuch rs hts department co ntrols
the use OF Croton water for sprnkng purposes, and
n salt water were suDstutc tho Board OF Health
would doubtless Interfere IL Us also said that all the
sprnking contracts havo been given out, and
Il Is doubtful whether they DO vtatcd by tho ac-
tion Of tho Aldermen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.

Al stated session OF the Brooklyn Board OF Alder
men yesterday afternoon, President Fisher 10 tho
char, very lengthy communication was road from
the agent OF tho New York aud New Jersey Giobo
Gas Light Company, offering TO ignt tho street lamps
for Ave years, and to clcan, maLptain and keep in
repair all lamps so as 10 effect total saving
city over the present ratios OF S60S 500 in years.
Alderman French offered resolution directing the
Board OF City Works TO enter into contract with tho
company Alter lengthy discussion To rsso ution was
adopted. Corporation Counsel W. q. Dc witt sent in
ordinance relating to dogs requiring that the
owners should be compelled TO pay a tax OF 81 Tor
each dog. owners are also to have tho dogs
and when On tho streets thoy must hold them by
rope than Tour feet la length. The Mayor IL
directed TO appoint doa catchors, and the police
shoot all unmuzzcd dogs caught the streets be.
tween June ID and september Is. Tho ordnance was
laid over tor future consideration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
THE SOUTHERN GESERAI. ASSEMBLY.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 70, 1873.
Tho Presbyterian General Assembly, South,
sumcd It's sessions at ninc o'clock this morning.
Christian greetings, received from the General Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
nov in session At Atlanta, Ga, wcro read and
forrcd Tor to tho Committee Foreign Core
spondence. The report OF tho Judicial Committee
the complaint against tho Synod OF Kentucky
adopted, aud tho made tho special order Of tho
day at three Il. NJ.
resolution was adopted expressing confidence In
tho workings OF tho American Bibo society, aud urg.
ING ministers aud churches 10 Cooperate with and
aid II by collections
delegate appeared from the General Assembly OF
tho Cumberland Presbyterian urch, but inasin UGH
as this Assembly had no Official knowledge OF such
body and was not IN dcnce Herewith such
delegate was not formally received.
An Interesting discussion was held ia answer 10 an
overture asking tho Assembly to take action In regard
to 'unchristian language IN papers published by par
tics IN our church,, which overture recItes that n
such language vs. used the remedy hos with the Pres
bytery or church session After spirited discussion
mud amendment offered, the whole subject LAID
the table.
An answer 10 an overture, which was adopted, pro.
nounccs that vote by the majority OF the PrcsUy-
tcrles, In 3ccordapce with the constitution, would
tablsh the adoption OF the proposed book Of church
order and government
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
FOG SIGNALS.

Since tho seizure Of the schooner Josic Crowley by
tho United States authorities for not sounding bell
when anchored in a fog inquiry Is frequently made
relative 10 tho requirements OF tho law governing
such cases, a large number OF masters oil sailing
vessels had supposed that tho blowing Of ioghorn,
wnen at anchor, was only necessary. Tho law and
regulations governing tho same arc annexcd:-
steam wni.tie . AZ Intnryals ., not more than
minute section 1883 Revised statutes aud rule
SAT- vessel under shall foghorn intervals
steam aud sail vessels when MT under shall sound
ooii AZ Intervals not more tnsn hive minutes
Coal boats trading boats produce boats canal boats
boats, fishing oats RATS othsr craft
sail or BY the Of the iyer anchoted or
moorcd la the channel iirway any
Dor o. river and not Ia any port sh III sound foghorn Or
These last PROVISIONS relating TO coal boats &C. are
undcrstood TO refer moro particularly TO unriggod
vessels and small craft. ny Tho rules and epuiatons
governing steamers, tho Board OF Supervising In.
spcctors, rule TO- General II guiatons require that
when steamers driit, or IT at anchor. with steam
up, IN the fairway OF otncr steamers, Il shall
sSroo aIs,inci blasts Of ,h p0 steam whistle lS
to 10 sounded. at intervals not exceeding three n
iary OF the Treasury has the force OF law. As tha
statutes require The sounding OF bell the
ations tho blowing OF whistle BY steam vessels
when at anchor, II therefore ems that both these
requirements should DO observed. From tho iorcgo-
Ing u appears necessary that both steam aud sail
vessels should be provided with bell, to DO used
wnen anchored IN iog. The law docs not designate
the size wcgnt tho boil DO used. IL cvi-
IDENTITY 10 understood TO DO OF the Kind known o
"watch-bcl,' the size OF which should DO deter.
: mined by the relative tonnage of the vessel
There ~ penalty Tor vessel net hav
Ing bell on board, but should vessel
DO anchored IN fog, without sounding one,
or engaged IA navigation without the sound other
signals veng gwen required by law the craft would
incur penaity OF s.0U IL VIII DO noticed. by somo
OF the provisions, that an interval OF "not more than
nve minutes should elhpse between The ding Of
the signals. This. limit Is considered too long Tor
safety, and there u prob against shorten
Ing the interval u would DO better 10 sound tnom
least every minute, which " the general custom.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.

ATLANTA, Ga., May 20, 1873
Tho General Conference OF tho Methodist Episcopal
Church South to-day adopted long report from tho
Committee on Education, which looks 10 the moro
perfect support oil all church educational
and attacks tho sccpcal tendencies Of tho day.
Rev. g. ID. Foss, iratcrnnl delegate from the Meth
ois. Episcopal Church, took formal Of tho Con-
ference. An appropriate c.ponsc made BY Bishop
Pane.
Rev. Alexander Clark, Rev. y. n. ~ Henderson an
Rev. q. H. Barr, fraterna delegates IRON tho Mctuo.
dist Protestant Church took leave oil tho ference
Bishop Doggett responded.
During tho afternoon session there was a warm de-
bate on proposed increase in the number OF APPOINT
menls In tue presiding elders dis ricL Tho limit was
1T last changed from fourteen TO twcuty
The proposed centenary OF American Meth odism
will DO hold In baltimore, In 1854, instead OF In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
SUNDAY LABOR.

At tho Baptist PASTORS Conference, yesterday, Dr.
Burlingamc, OF Brooklyn, read paper the distnc
ton between sentiment and principle In religion,
which was discussed ut long.h by tho brethren
Nr FoweIi introduced tho question Of tho proprIcty
OF holding Sunday workers a members In cburcncs
HIS church Is discussing II anu IS inclined TO take a
stand against such members II has several
ductors, miikmcn Hnd others 10 Its membership who
labor on sunday. DR.. samson, Mr. Potter, Dr. Reid
ana othofs spoke on both sides Of the question. sumo
OF thom Dslaied that such labor Is necessity. Mr..
Potter was cspocially emphatic In Saving no rode
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
PkESBYI ERIANS.
MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NORTH.
LRN BRANCH.

MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NORTH
LRN BRANCH.
PITrsDuR0, Pa. May 20, 1878.
Tho Presbyterian General Assembly met at nine
O'Clock this morning. Elder Robert Carter, Of Now
York. conducted tho religious exercises A narrative
OF the state OF religion from the Niagara Presbytery
presented ana referred TO a committee.
Dr. Allison delivered address IN answer 10 tho
proposition OF DR.. Patterson, OF the Philadelphia
Prcsbytery, TO modify tho Apostes' Greed by
striking clause stating that Christ desconded
into nell" He answered tho points In DR..
Pattcrson's address OF Saturday, and urged the As
semby TO decline to change tho wording vi the creed,
which had stood without modification Tor 500 years.
Tho report OF the Committee on Publication
read and approved. The committee approved the
ommcndaton for printing tho report on tho relations
OF the Church TO The German people OF the country.
DIR. Schenck, Secretary Of tue Board OF Publcstion
made an earnes; address on tho work OF that Board
lie said tho Church must awaken tho necessity OF
counteractng the influence of uuscriptura literature
with which the country 10 now flooded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21

the Sunday and bought milk for his children,
aud thought II crime OF lesser degree ~ crime
It was, than to advertise IN the sunday papers and
then boz the papers TO that their announcements
were inserted. pr. Reid announced that nc mad
brewery agent IN his church, and The alternative was
given MN TO get out oil the Church iutG souc
better business. He chose the latter. DIR. swan OF
Newark, feared that many socaied Christian men
bondsnen for the saloons that keep open In that
city every Sabbath Something ought TO DO done 10
stop Sabbath Dissertation but just what the Baptist
Pastors Conference could not decide.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
SWILL MILK.

During tho past week tho mix sold BY twonty-thrce
dealers OF Jersey City has been tested with French
actometcr by Health Inspector Cronin. lu every
stance with ono exception tho milk below tho
second degree, and in eight or ton instances below
the third ucgrce, showing more water than tactical
fluid. Tho examination will DO pursued throughout
tins week. anu tho Health Inspector declares his de-
torn nation TO punish all offenders who have boon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
EXCISE VIOLATIONS.

Captain Oliver Cot,cr yesterday reported TO the
Brooklyn Board Of Commissioners Of Police ana Ex-
else twenty-five licensed saloon Keepers for having.
as hs alleges. violated tho Excise law BY selling on
sunday.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

UNION, Sept. 26.-Cotton. The market has
been somewhat brisker the past week, and full
prices have been maintained. 200 bales have
been sold, at prices ranging from 9B@9s.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 25.-Cetton. The market
to day exhibited o lower tendency and buyers
more active. We quote good ordinary, 93 low
middling, lot ; middling, 10Y good middling,
1OS.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 24-12 M.--Cotton dull and
easier-aiiddiing uplands c. middling Orleans
81 sales 7,OO0s speculation and exports 800;
receipts $3.50; American 1900. Futures par
TALLY 1872 cheaper.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

MoTHERs, STAY AT HoME,-And cure your
child with DIR. MorrErT's TEErHINA (Teething
PoV 7ers.) TERrHINA Regulates the Bowels and
makes Teething easy; Cures Cholera Infantum
and the Summer Complaints of Children Heals
Eruptions and Sores; Removes and prevents
ceived such enthusiastic commendation from
those who have used it. A. IRWIN s. CO., and
oil Druggists kcepit
May II. &c 2w
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27
ESTRAY MULE.

ESCAPED from the plantation Of Mr.. James
IL Sartor, on Saturday last. the 7th, q small
sized Bay Mare Mule, and when last heard from
was seen late Saturday night in the road oppo-
site Mr.. Culp's farm, just above Union C. l., on
the Spartanburg road Said Aulehns tyo white
spots on her back k---"saddle fub !" both sides of
her jaws have been rubbed by yoke-the right
side worse than the left--has no -vhoes on and
has not been trimmed
Although poor man, will pay liberal re-
ward for information os to where can find her.
Address GILES DAWKINS,
Santuc.
Sept l3 81 Sc
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

"A SHOCKING MURDER. Atlanta, September
l0.-An old lady ndmei Farmer, aged eighty,
was murdered yesterday in Clayton County
Her daughter living with her had her skull
crushed in The house was set OH fire and it is
supposed that robbers committed the deed
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

LAGRANGE, GA, April Goth, 1878.
DIR. T. S. Bradfeld: Sr-The Sufferer
Balm DR.. Heard prescribed for my little sister
who was suffering very much from ''Poison Oak"
gave speedy relief. Two applications cured her.
Yours, &c., C. l.. SHINES.
Prepared and for Sale by A. IRWIN s. co.
May II "a 2t
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

'rasA -DRMooRAric U. s. SENAroR.--A despatch
from San Francisco announces the election of ].
II. Slater, democrat, as United States Senator
from Oregon.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27

And one dollar on every poll between the aSes
of twenty-one and sixty years.
JOHN p. THOMAS,
Sep 20 % 1re'sur'r.U. 8; g.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-09-27
A Plantation to Rent.

T WING on Pacolet River, we'll known for tltea
Ilprodnctiop of large Crops Of Corn and go,
(ton. Apply 10 DAVID q. (, FARRs on sdj6fnS
ing form, 6t.to TTtOS. McNAf.LY
Sept 10 2s u
The New York herald., 1878-03-31
DEAF MUTES DEBATE.

Some years ago IL occurred TO the Rev. Dr. Cal
audet pastor ol ST. AIMS Church, Eighteenth street
AMI Filth avenue, that IL would be good idea TO
bring Tho deaf mutes oi this city ana Brooklyn TO-
getner by means Of a literary and debating society.
Accordingly the "Manhattan Literary Association
Tor Deal Mutss" was established, with their
headquarters In the basement OF ST. AIMS Church.
Tho officers are:-F. o. Fitzgerald, president, and
William A. Bond, secretary. All branches of trade
are represented mong its members but the printing
and ng predominaLe. Lectures are delivered
BY mutes before the association once a month, aud
debates take place every second week, on Thursday
evenings
Last Thursday evening was their regular debating
night aud the subject CHOSEN was one which nearly
Interested TINS Icted Class :Are There More i-
cutes at The Present Fine IA the Way OF Dcal Mutes
Marryin ny 'nau III Former YearsY" James McCune
aud H. Frey TOOK the affirmative, assisted ny +. U.
Fllzgerald. KoDert Rusk anu Il Wilscniei, assisted
b, Wi,llaIn A. Bond repiiea negatively. Tue iormer
the obstacles Ia the way o. deal mutes
marry ,Dg at the present time were increased
count hard times and the difficulties experienced
by The deal uumb IN securing lucrative employ
me nj IN consequence oil the alliction.
Ou the other side II was cOntcnded that OF late
wears moro marriages nave occurred among TINS class
thau st any ume ana, as general rule, their
unions have turned out very happily. They always
;heir families IN decent circumstances. In
iormsr years. in England and other countries,
there was strict law lorbidd,ny mutes TO marry
on the ground that the deaf nutes, by marrying,
number OF that unfortunate cIass, ana maze
burden the community. The dcbLters ass srted
that TINS ialucy ueen exploded, ana II has
strated, many Instances that the children OF
deal and parents have been bora nm all their
facuIlies The question was voted upon by the mem.
bers present. decision c0uId DO reached.