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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
INVESTIGATING CIVIL JUSTICES.

Alderman Wachnor at yesterdays meeting OF tho
Board OF Aldermen introduced preamble and rcso-
Iutons providing for Investigation as TO tho
methods OF doing business in the different Cv JUS
ticcs' courts OF this CITY, Tho following allegations
arc forth tho preamble 1T Is made the duty Of
the OF OF these courts TO collect tho fees
for all process issued under their Jurisdiction, and
10 pny the same into the city treasury IL
~ unlawful Tor the justices and clorks 10 rccaivc and
hold for ther use any tees or compensation Tor
the discharge of the duties OF their several Offices
cept such as are liked and established by law II ~
alleged that IN proceedings known as summary pro-
ccedings recover tho possession ofands H.. neither
the justice clerks 81 certain OF the judicial DE
irict courts have since January i, 1876, mado
amy returns paid any Of such fees into the city
treasury, although u number Of such proceedings
were Commenced before tho justices, ana 1t "a also
alleged that tney have not paid over fees received
iron parties appealing from judgment.
An connection witt this subject the following rcso
luton was adopted by unanimous votc:-
gesolvsd THAT committee Of three members OF this
Board he appointed by the President the duty of which
shall thoroughly Investigate all the facts and circu
with the receipt and return TO tho lily
IN the city IT New YORK; and the present clerks and
tho predecessors OF them since the lat day OF January
1875, ~ any NIL ices received collected by
them which have been paid o. them any per-
aud ali process proceedings had Ia sid
Justices which
ID provided by law that lee shall be received BY said
or which said directed
to paid the ely Aud said committee
hereby directed report uy 20 this Board the result
Its Investigations
President Roberts appointed Aldermen waehner,
Lewis and Jacoous as tho special committee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24

with Trickeu gives umorago the sKing Of sculls."
who 's out In letter, IN which he says:-"l have
asked nothing unfair or one-sided. Will row any
man IN this country, any usual distance, for any
reasonable amount, on any lake, river creek or pond
whore there is for one boat TO pass an
other, and give take actual reasonable ex-
penses But when pay man 81 500 tor EXPENSES.
the largest amount ever offered in tins world Ia any
xind OF SPORT think have u rignt 10 select the
wafer, provided choose good aud TAR course. do
DOT ask any man 10 travel any further than am
willing TO go myself should have started for
Australia last December had not the newspapers
published Trickell's challenge In which he sand he
would conc 10 America aud row here against
any American sculer. and II he does not come
here ! will go there next and row him
over hts own course for the championship OF tho
world. II any English scuiier VIII come here and
make match Tor s. 900 side will allow him 81 900
ior expenses, or will 20 there on the same terms IL
they VIII not do either OF these things WILL as soon
us nave leisure go TO England, paying my own ex-
penses, and Try to dnd some who afraid TO
row me an even match over y lair | have OF.
fered tar terms to every In America, and no
accepts They say am not champion, but the men
VINO claim to be champions Will not mako match
with me- How can cvcr get to be champion II no
one VIII row against me, ana how can mon claim 10
be champions and siil refuse ialr oilers Tor cham
piOnshp match Yn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
VICTIMS OF CURIOSITY.

John Conner, coachman, very susceptible of fs-
male charms, fell an easy victim TO the combined
fractions oil Mrs. Anue smith and Misses Frankie St.
CLAIR and Maggie Haipine. These women occupy \
house West Twenty seventh street, which John
tered Al their solicitation and where he $50 parted
company IN a way that dark and mysterious He
told Judge Duly OF his grievances yesterday morning
aud that mag istrato despatched Officer Jolly and
Roundsman Warlow, OF the Jefferson Market Court
squad to put under arrest The Inmates 0f the
ses. Inc two policemen got quite number OF pris-
oners. Among them were Albert j. Miner, medical
PREMISES Enc LovsJoy. Josie Linden and
was gentleman, John Williams BY name,
VINO displayed brilliant talents tor swear ~
wncn the officers invaded the place, but who suisse
queDty awaited himself OF their patton 10 Jump
out OF the window ana escape. When the prisoners
were brought 10 corr John could resist the temp
tations oil curiosity and slyiy followed alter them. He
was deeply Interested In soliciting Counsellor
stiner's efforts IN their DenaI In the court
corner when oflcer Jolly's eyes fell upon nm,
and Williams was forthwith added TO his COM
panions IN bondage. HIS 1uo OF $40 was paid
by Mrs. Annie smith, who appeared ms propri lress
OF the house, and she WAS going away with him after
all had been discharged, but Maegie Hslpin and
FRANKIE st. CLAIR, against whom Connor's complaint
was MADE. when curiosity co. thc better OF her, and
she. too, fingered Ia the court room Tho evidence
adduced soon showed her TO be implicated, and by
Judge Duly order she was again taken into custody
The accused trio nded till tho for
examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
RAPID TRANSIT.

Mr. William Foster, Jr president Of The Gilbert
Elevated Railroad Company, sent IN to the Board Of
Aldermen yesterday q communication In answer 10 q
resolution Of that body asking for Information to
the progress Of work the rapid transit roads In
this commun cation Mr. Foster says
Under the charter OF the Gilbert Elevated Railway Com
pany anu the requirements imposed by tho Rapid Transit
Commissioners acting ny appointments of the Mayor
under the provisions OF tho a OF June IS, 1873,
a section OF live miles required be built
ana nnishod within gwen time In
very short while II Is expected that trains will
be running from the Central PARK TO Morris and Church
streets have been the line Ninth
avenue north OF Sixyurrt street. ana in with
the New York Elevated alroad will
be taken in hand iron mills complete the 70
far north klghtyhrst street. The Gilbert Eeyat
hallway Company having made contract build aud
equip Its entire line and the unparalleled
the has Deen driven day aud night since the time
the release from legal obstruction, wei
manifest interest OF the in extcndn
structon throughout sentire route Constitute
that there Is legislative Action which could
possible to extend the advantages OF rapid transit
rapidly than they being EXTENDED present the
charged with the construction OF the roads,
Alderman Morris presented resolution, which was
laid over, directing the Commissioner OF Public Works
to notify tho Elevated Railway companies that they
restore pavemenls and grades distur bod by
them various parts oil the city during tho progress
a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
COLORED BIGAMISTS.

goodman for Mr.. W. A. Hustled, OF No 127 Romsen
street, Brooklyn, was arraenod yesterday before
Judge Walsh a charge Of bgrmy. The vito OF tho
prisoner, Mary Carl, stated 70 the Judge that some
time ago she learned that her husband was courlng
Ance J. naskinsa young colorcd woman living In
Baltic street, aud that snc called upon her rival
and warned her not TO marry Horace as she
was his lawful welded vile. The COM Iainant
contended, however, that she paid attention to
her Mrs Carl alleged that she knew that the couple
had cquently been married by Rev. william r.
Dickson, ON the 2sth oil February last, at No 100
Adeiphi street. Alice Haskins was also arrested for
misuemeanor In marrying Carl, knowing him 10 have
q vile living al the time. Judge Walsh mitssd
both prisoners 70 jail 70 await examination Thurs-
day next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
A CLEVER DODGE.

Tho police Of Brooklyn have boon notified to look
out lor and arrest man who has been going about
among storckccpers In that city Tor the pas, eight
zen days robbing them under torn OF rascsy device
which would appear to DO novel In this locality About
two o'clock yesterday afternoon man called Al tho
cigar store Of william Wolf No. Lar Fulton street,
and asked for bag 81 smoking Tobacco. which was
handed to him by the wife oil the proprietor.
rhe customer nled his pipe icsareiy from The
tents OF The bag, and after lighting II remarked that
had favor Ito handed tho pipe to Mrs. Vol TO
smell After inhaing the odor emitted IRON tho pipe
which rcsembied other or chioroform tho lady ound
herself growing Dizzy and screamed for assstance
the noise made by her outcry attraoted
the attention Of several Of her neighbors. who
entered the Store and upon Their appearance
tho away. The same individual according
10 the description given, called store In Twenty.
third day last week aud offered some insect
powder Tor safe wbIcb he requested The proprietor 10
smell NO sooner had the latter Inhaled tho odor Than
no became insensible Tue pedcr tnen helped himself
~ the contents OF the money drawer, with whfon
be dccampcd The story o. the tnsoct powder bust
becoming generally known ~ believed that no
rcsorted TO tue new expcdcnt of the tobacco dodge
The rogue descr bed beng about thirty eig III
years age, stout oui dvo icet inches height
dark hair and black eyes, dark complexion and
smooth face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE SPRING MEETING AT
PIMLICo-IMPRovEMENTs AT THE GROUNDS.
From the Baltimore Gazetts.I
Major J. d. Ferguson. Secretary Of the Maryland
Jockey Club. has been actively engaged Tor timo
In supervising some necessary and desirable I'm
provemenis at Pimlico. Inc club - now enjoying
financial prosperity which result was largely achieved
nj the fail meeting Of 1877, whom the great race be-
tween Ten Brock, Parole and Tom Ochillree and
other notable events attracted such crowds
the During the past winter and spring
large force has been actively engaged pushing forward
improvements which will aid much 10 the aitrac-
lions oil Pmiico ana render tho Recommendations Tor
spectators oonmensurate with the Importance when
the Pimlico raccs now occupy tho sporting world
One OF the most desirable improvements has been
made in the grand stand on tho top seats OF which
platform has been erected, with dressing room for
ladies' servant will be In atte ndauce and the stua-
oil the renders the m oil much easier access
than were the old ones underneath the stand For
the press something In tho nature vi private has
been arranged on the front row OF seats oil The grand
stand, to which only those members OF the press
actual duty Will DO admitted. Another very nota-
bio Improvement 10 an alteration IN tho roof OF tho
JUDGES sand ana also az some other points, VIII ch
will afford a full and unobstructed of the
Those who have attended the races at miico viii
once appreciate the VISION oil this last im provemenL
Changes have also been made IN tho fencing, so as
20 enlarge considerably the area oil the quarter
stretch. A number oil ornamental trees have Decn
planted around the quarlerstretcb, but 50 located
to be nindrance TO clear view OF tho race course
All the space around the grand stand has boon
ncwly turled Tor a considerable distance, AMI
looks beautifully green and fresh at this tinie
yet there have been but few arrivals oil stables for
the spring meeting, To come OF IN May, most OF thcm
beng al tue soulh, but Ia lew weeks or after tho
close OF the Nashville races, tue stables will ia
rapidly ana the usual activity preliminary meet
ing DO seen. At present the Indications are that
thcre Will be some exceptionally fine sport al Pmco
this spring should notning occur 70 prevent success
ful concentration OF the programme as arranged.
Henry Winters, M. Donanue's of Nov York. ana DR..
Thomas A. Lynch's, OF st. Mary's county, Md. The
Aliston, Derry and two ycar-oId colt, Cyde amp
ton. Mr.. CiaDaugh's stable ~ expected 10 arrivo
by Nav 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
YACHTING NOTES.

The soop Active. N.Y.YC, Mr.. r. W. J. Hurst has
been hauled out 1T Munns YARD, South Brooklyn, for
alteration Her shoe, put on 10 increase tho lateral
resistance ait, Will be taken OF, and feet
inches added to her bowsprit The jb will thus be
increased seventy four square feet
The catamaran Amarylls now At the foot of Court
street. South Brooklyn, and u IN trim tor the seasons
work. Her hus forward from the midship section
have been raised six inches, The sksgs removed ana
inches ighsr Old platform placed
In position On Monday afternoon the AmaryIlis Ind
tho catamaran John Gpin had . lively contest
from their anchorage the old Brook
lyn club house TO Bay Ridge and back.
tho course being sailed over twice. The wind was
fresh from the southeast and At times much speed
was developed. Tho result very satisfactory to
Mr.. Hughes the OF tho Amaryilis, as IL is
ported that his craft fully able TO hold her own
with the Gipin, which Is several feet longer.
Tho sloop Undine from PniadephiA bound to
Boston. put into this port on Monday with her jb
split She viii proceed go sooDas repairs are made.
Tho Undne formerly belonged TO the Brooklyn Yacht
Club squadron, but sold to Philadelphia parties
VINO IN turn have disposed OF her 70 Boston gentle
man.
rhayer. Will commence 10 IT. out on tho LIST prox, and
early IN June Will be put INTO commission with an
tire new rig. Sawyer Is making the sails.
The schooner Idier NY.Y.C, Mr.. :. l. Colgate, will
90 lifted out next MONTH Tier owner will DO ready 70
defend the challenge cup she now holds any Time
alter June l.
Tho sloop Christine, NY.Y.C.. Mr.. +. p. Brown, is
at hunn's yard, South Brooklyn, being thoroughly
overnauled Her new mast, which 10 SIX feet longer
than the old stick, placed in position yesterday
The now bowsprit is tour eet longer than that
moved and her new suit OF canvas will DO made by
Sawyer tes
The catrigged Josephine (new) had her trial trip
yesterday. the run being from New Rochelle 10 CITY
Island and back The W. II. DavIds, same rig,
companed her. and IN the contest whIcn occurred
new craft Is credited with showing her heels TO tho
Davids. Captain George W. Lloyd Is the OF
Josephine.
me sloop Rambler OF Riverdaie, N. Y, Messrs.
Thorn Brothers, will have \ new racing rig this
season. and enter In all the reaattas about Yonkers
Tho date Of the annual regatta Of tue Empire Yacht
CluD mas boon changed and will take place one day
earlier Than originally announced Instead Of Juno
10 It VIII be sailed 49, and II u expected
a successful eyent. AZ the meeting OF the club on
Friday evening last tho owners OF twenty-one boats
announced their intention OF competing, and several
others are certain to enter and SAIL Tho programme
will include a catamaran race
The committee having IN charge the New York Bay
Re- held q regular weekly meeting al the Hof-
man House last evening. Everything looks very
oouraging for this event
the annual regatta Of the Savannah Yacht Club
t0kes place to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
HORSE NOTES.

A driving association was organized on Monday
night at Bexam sr's Driving Academy in Hoboken 10
be known as the Hudson County Driving Association.
anu has now enrolled tho prominent sportsmou Of
Jersey City and Hobokcn. The folio ing officers were
elected :Colonel u. y. q. Lewis, president; William
COX. vico-prss,dcnt; Christian Clark treasurer and
William EbernarL secretary. Tho old Sacaucus race
track, It Is said, will DO purchased for the use
OF tho association, and will put In order
for fast driving TINS was one OF the best race.
courses IN the country whom first opened by Colonel
Mcdaniel, more than . dozen years ago, ior racing
purposes; and aftcrward 10 was used a. q trotting
course, and some very last races were trotscd Il
by nrsi class horses. Tho Hudson County Driving
ASSOCIATION can mako very popular place OF resort
OF this oldtime course by triiling expenditure
tor repairs anu improvements
Dun walton Is now located at Prospect Park, with
the bay geIding sheridan, son OF Edward hvcrctt.
THIS morse began his turf career last season, and
finished with record oil 2:23 He has been exercised
the road during tue past mild winter, and will be
ready to start on tho roting circuit for wnch no is
bound the coming season. fhe bay mare Nellie Wal
tor, WITH record OF 2:zd is also in training At Pros
pect PARK ana VIII be rotsod during the approaching
campaign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
THE GILBERT ROAD CARS.

The new Pullman cars are expected 10 be running
ON the Gilbert Elevated Railway by May 90 Ono was
put the track back OF Trinity Church yesterday.
Others were at pier There are be eighty OF them
ready Tor use in = few days Mr.. A. B. Pullman was
at the pier yesterday superintendug things In quiet
way, and last night they were put on the track.
The new are palaces-new In style, decorations
and appointments They arc about forty feet
long, or hight Frcuch pea green color,
with air brakes, spring gates silverpated hand rail-
ings, elegant spring cushions, upholstered with
leather The inside WOODWORK Is OF mahogany,
fashioned anu handsomely ornamented. The wheels
are paper, which never boat nor burst under the
greatest speed. Some OF the ranged length
wise In the car; tncse IN the middle crosswise
like ordinary railway Seats In winter tho will
be heated by steam
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
SAILOR ABDUCTORS.

August Anderson aud Andrew Thompson, tho board
ing house runners. who arrested In Hoboken on
Monday, while attempting 10 sbduct two sailors to
this city, wore yesterday brought before Recorder
heDonougn and nnsd so each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
RACING PROSPECTS IN KENTUCKY.

LEMSGroS, Ry., April g. 1878.
Preparations have been perfected course Of tho
Kentucky Association for the spring meeting which
May II. The following stables are already
tho course: -Grinsreads, Thomas Murphy,s,
Lise's, Scully's, Cadwalader's, Viiey's. Wilson's
Hitchcock's, Withers ana otherG Those OF Buord.
Harper, Blow, swIgcrt Reynolds, Richards, Clay,
Bowen, Mcintyre, Meglbben, McGraIh, Williams and
Nichols will arrive the last OF week. The. track
has placed IN splendid order and fast racing IS
ted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

PIGEON SHOOTING ny THE HuRLrSoHAM CLUE.
April $, beinga remarkably nne day for shooting,
,hcrc was toloraby good altenaanco TO witness the
competition for the Club Cup, added 20 CO sweep
STAKES at seven birds each. twenty-five yards rise.
There seventeen Shooters and the close OF the
last round tic was declared In favor Of Lord do
Grey. Mr.. Aubrey Coventry, Captain Maxwell Lytc
aud Mr.. ". H. u Hopwood, eacn having stopped all
his BIRDS IN nrst rate style. In shooting OF Lord 90
Grey stayed tho longest aud tho cup and l4J At
the fourth bird, Mr. Aubrey Coventry shooting well
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
SHARPSHOOTING.

rho committee In charge Of the preparations
for tho third national sharpshooiing held a
meeting yesterday, whom George Avery pre-
sided. Letters were received from President
Hayes Secretaries sherman and Carl schurz.
aud from General Mcclellan In reply 10 Invitations
TO attend The festival COMMUNICATION was also re
ccivcd IRON Herr Krupp o. Essen, tho great Germdn
iron founder, announcing that no will contribute a
price, Tho Helvctia Rife CLUB agreed To contribute
prize Of 500 gold, aud Philadelphia rinomen' s
association m also contribute 90 in cast prize.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
SWISS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

dramatic and musical performances will be giveE
at the Lycsum Theatre tomorrow evening for the
benefit OF The SWISS Benevolent Society Of this city.
The four-act drama Of the .Courer de Lyon" will be
presented and among the musical attractions will be
the singing oil patriotic and other songs by The Hell
vetan society," said 10 DC one OF the best trained mW
steal ASSOCIATIONS In the CITY,
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MARRIED.

Hoyr-DAyTox Tuesday. April %, by the Rev
Mr.. carp ID. HENRY Hoyr to HATTIE L., daughter OF
HaTrette l.. Coates, all 81 this CITY. No cards
MARSH ALES.--Apr 20. 1878, ut the res dence Of
the Drne's parents, by tho Rev Mr. Cornell T. GRANT
MARSH, oil Brookiyn ~ " to LIBBIE DEyoE daughter
OF Arthur Paen, Esq, OF Harpersvlile, n. Y.
McARDLE-WAkD.-On sunday. April Il, by the
McAKDLE to ANNE, eldest daughter Of Mr. Owen
ward both OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

number Of gentlemen, doing business 10 this city.
have organized club at Piainded. N J., where they
will play Mines OF business houses this season. They
will call their club the Crescent and play only
creation.
Contracts havc just been filed with the Secretary
OF the Intern tional Association between the Al
lcgneny Club and Frank 3. Lafieriy the Live Oak
Club ana Thomas sullivan. and the Holyoke Club and
A. G. Winchester
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.


Filler BoDENHEiMER. Miss NARY FILsR 10 EMAu-
UEL BoDExnEinER, sunday. April 81, 1873. both VI
city.
-NoRDESgaIELD 8. GKSsLER. OF
New York, 10 FANNIE IL. NoRoEssHIELD. Of Boston.
No CARDS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
CRICKET.

This afternoon the members OF tho Manhattan
Cricket Club Will play game Of cricket against base
ball players, on the ground at Prospect Park.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
STATEN ISLAND BALL CLUB.

On Thursday evening ball will be given by tho
Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club N the Ger-
man Club rooms at Stapeton, tor the benefit OF tho
club
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
BASEBALL.

In game OF baseball at Princeton, N j., yestcr-
OF to 2.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
YALE WINS 4 CIPHER.

LYNN, Mass, April %, 1878
The baseball match between the Live Oaks and Yale
College Club resulted tolows:-Llve Oaks, Z Yalo
College, o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-24
AQSAIICs

couRTNEr's COMMENTS.
The press comments on Courtney selecting owssco
Lake a. the only water on which he Will r0y the race
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sfhiNoFIELDs DEFEATED By THE HokNfLLs
srKINGEELD, Macs, April %, 1878
The Hornells beat the springnelds game OF base
ball here to-day by score Of 8 to q
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sRs Of CO each, with Club Cup, at seven

Tixs ron FIRST PRIZE Earl de Grey (cup and flO)
Ill; Mr.. Aubrey Coventry lsecond prize, ElIl
o; Captain Maxwell Lytcs .; Mr.. \. hopwood,
4
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