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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
THE GRAVL SEND POISONING.
THE GRAND JURY PAIL 10 RIND AN INDICT-
MLNr AGAINST HUBBARD. wEo IS DIS

THE GRAND JURY PAIL 10 FIND AN INDIcT-
MANr AGAINST HUBBARD, WHO IS DIS
CHARGED.
samuel Hubbard, who was arrested warrant
issued by Coroner Simms, OF Kings county charging
him with having caused tho death OF his wife, Maria
l., Hubbard. In tho latter part OF June, by placing
strycnnine in her lager Deor. was discharged from
custody yesterday, the Grand jury having failed 70
lind Al indictment against him. The particulars OF
the case have already been July reported In tho
HERALD Detective Carr, who was employed
to work up the case, sscertained that Mr..
Hubbard had purchased about ten weeks previously
twenty five cents worth OF strychnine IN The village
Whom questioned as the use he put the poison to
he said that It was Kill rats' that destroy
ing his harness in tho barn. It was shown that on
the morning MIRA Hubbard sw allowed the poisoned
lager beer her husband had gone down into the cellar
for purpose OF getting pair OF boots which hung
that place Several days after the death OF Mrs.
Hubbard her husband was arrested on suspicion and
taken 70 the FIRST precinct station house, Brooklyn
rHE ACCUSED IN PRISON.
The day after arrest he acted very strangely,
ana evidently suffering from temporary aberra-
tiou the mind He then claimed that his name was
Samuel Jones, and that had bit his finger oil. "
In the course OF two or three days, however, he
tisely recovered his senses Tho Corohers jury, IN
the meantime found verdict against MN, .nouga
that they had done 50 under misappre-
nension. The prisoner renamed In the Raymond
Street Jail, awaiting tho action of the Grand Jury,
until yesterday afternoon. About half-past Two
O'Clock tho Grand Jury came into The Court OF Ses-
sions and stated that they had no iurthcr indct-
TO present. though II was known that they had
investigating the Hubbard case Tor the past Two
days. Judge Moore, ascerI tanning that there was
no indictments against Hubbard, directed that IN
order entered upon the minutes Of tho Court Tor
Hubbard's discharge from CUSTODY
RELEASED.
court officer Was then 10 the jail TO bring tho
prisoner before the Court, which was done and Hub
bard was thsroupon formally DISCHARGED from custody.
He accompanied by MS counsel ana friend, ex.
Judge Morris, who has known him 0f twenty years
anu mas co Udeuce fhIs Innocence The Grand Jury
stood fourteen against finding bill Of Indictment and
four tndicng him for murder In the first degree.
Hubbard considerably elated over his release
An while he refused to make any statement he said
he should been released long ago. In the mean
time tho detectives at work the Sc IN search
OF further evidence, and should they be successful
they will lay the evidence before the District Attor
ney, who win then use his own Judgment as 70 the
proprtety OF having resort to another grand jury.
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YES. WHY NOT TIE CATS?

To TIKI EDITOR OF HKRALD:-
A long suffering community thank you for tho pub
LEFTY gwen 10 that excellent aud truthful commune
cation In your OF Gath inst. by Sleepless"
under the title OF "why Not the Cats7" HIS scnt-
ments aro echoed by millions OF outraged human
beings all the world. Yes, why not the cats ?
for they nuisance, and nuisances supposed to
be subject the laws OF the land The poor dogs arc
destroyed without mercy, aud they disturb no one,
while the just liable to 60 mad, and, be-
Sides deprive many honest, hard working people OF
their aud comfort while they are OF no mortal
whatever As destroyers OF rats they are fraud
tor two-thirds ri tnem too lazy 10 tackle any
u thousand times cheaper In every point OF view
ps0Isst against all nuisances. No sensible person
would be expected 10 endure tho moonlight ssrenadcs
OF n crowd OF spooney young men. should they have
the impudence TO gather On ones front stoop or
back ience and make hight bideous by theE howls
Then why should these nasty tom cat tramps DO
allowed 10 do that which Will not be permitted In
anything or any ono else1
In the interest OF morality they should be cup
pressed for thcy cause moro profound profanity than
all the other Ills oil tho household and manga sick
saul has boon fastened to untiinely end through
the hcilish bowling and satanic screechos OF those
fecund iclincs appeal TO the authorities TO amend
the Dol law 80 70 include cals. or To employ Edison
TO think up some SORT Of "phons" Tor tuis CRY ing
OWL u u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
SHOT THROUGH THE BRAIN.

A distressing shooting accident occurred At Far
Rookaway on Thursday afternoon party WIS on
gagged rio shooting al Tom Kssore's private range
among them Mr. Patrick o'Brien. OF New York, who.
with mis- family Is stopping Tor the season with Mr.
Coombs. A lad named Henry Myer Of Brooklyn,
fourteen or fifteen years old, is employed Mt Tho
bakery of Oiicman near by the range The lad had
been at the target calling on some OF The shots,
when, PROBABLY, supposng that the shooting was
done, he attctn pied cross IN stoopng pus,sion
lust as MIR. O'Brien dred. Tho bali penetrated his
brain near tho toy of the head innciing probably
fatal wound. He was brought to Hunters Point ycs-
tcraay morning by tram aud conveyed by ambulance
to Bellevue Hospital Mr. O'Bren gave bond TO
aw ait the Coroncfs action In the case though there
in no doubt that tho shooting entirely accidental
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MURDEROUS ASSAULT.

Mr. James Mctroarty, living at No. o4o Pacific street,
was states, murdcrousy assaulted and seriously
injured while way homo through Buffalo avenue,
pear Albany avenue. Brooklyn, between Two and
three O'CLOCK yesterday morning The circu instances
connected with the outrage are obscure, Tor tho roa
son doubtless that the victim under tho influence
of liquor ut tho time. Tho nrst brought 10
tho attention tho police ten O'Clock, when
patrolman OF the Tenth precinct WAS informed that
James McG roarty, who ~ brother oi Harbor Maste
John hcGroarty, had been wsyiad aud terribly
UcateD. ON wishing the residence OF the victim no
found the latter under the care OF physician, aud
suffering from several about the head aud contu
s,ons on tho boay. Mr.. McGroarty said that he had
been the head with club, and was knocked
down beaten by colorod men. Inquiries were
made upon sides by the police In TO ascertain
the arrest the guilty person. Thcy arc OF
the opinion that Mr.. McGroarty too much under
the influence vi liquor no assaulted 10
realize where no was or to Identity hts assailAnI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
RUDE STREET CAR EMPLOYEES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE hERALD:-
On July % desired to reach the Grand Central
Depot anu took one Of tho Belt limo OF at Fifty
third street and Tenth TO ride around TO Lex
ington avenue and there take the Lexington avenue
cars TO The depot Wncn got on the car at Fifty
third street and Tenth asked the conductor
II he was going round before presenting my fare, ind
he said no, but he would transfer me, winch WAS, AS
no said, ali right. accordingly got on car No. 100
and paid my iare. When arrived at Fifth avenue
and Fifty ninth street he demanded another are.
informed him was transfer passenger. He said he
didn't caro- Tor that. no wanted an0ther fare. OF
course had only 10 20 another block and refused
pay again, OF, mucn TO the annoyance OF the
s.bulIy" conductor Would II not be better and more
prudent Tor the managers OF this road TO give their
patrons transfer checks and avoid the abuse ol tneir
employees. L.. I. u.
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ANSWER.
THE oANsEvooRT MARKET PROJECT.

THE GANSEvo0RT MARKET PROJECT.
TO THE EpIroR rnE HERALD:-
sc. Is. LIS" objections to making the Gansevoort
properly park Instead OF . market are decidedly
poor onos. Tho neighborhood being thickiy popu-
lated by class who afford to spend she money
tor faro visit park located up town just the
reason why park should be located In their neigh
borhood. And although tho "ocvated railroad Is an
established TACT" the poor cannot ~ In fact. It
would hardly have been built all n &c. d. l." and
others OF the Ninth ward could have prevented II.
We have enough markets now and more than can DO
supported The city has spent money enough for
markets to satisfy aimos. any dsintercslcd person.
We might mention a lew that nave Desn started and
Jailed. For lnstance:-
Mannavaa Market. which cost tho city millions, 10
used us a'siaush,er house and hay MARKET
Upper Washington Market, al the corner Of Bank
amt Washington Streets started about 1871
Cnristepnsr street, near tho river, started about
1860
East side, between sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, started some years since used Tor stor-
THIRTY -fourth street, now variety show.
Forty-fourth street, now used rs stores.
Central Market, between Forty -seventh and Forty
eghth srcets out OF 100 stalls not over twenty i've
Tompklns Market, built BY tho city; docs not pay
Catharine Market, does not pay nearly vacant.
Frankiia Market, docs not pay; used ny pedicrs
Jefferson Marxet does not pay; stalls can Ds had by
paying ieos, &C., due the city.
Tho same may be said OF spring street Market
Why not give us good building on the site OF
Washington MARKET that would DO an ornament 70
the city and not establish any more places 10 crafty
owners OF property IL looks very much like "axo
grnding on their part TO ask tho establish m emit OF
market on Ganevoort properly whore none y needed
inc laboring men who constitute nearly all tue
population Of tns Ninth ward want fresh arr Let the
properly owners u they che value Of
thor properly 10 be removed tho soap factories
that poluto the ait day and night with their ioui
the manufactures Of plaster and furniture
the smoke and duss IRON whose cbimneys oontn uaiy
float about our yards and rooms adding anotner ur-
asn 20 ne eve place g S os RurS sF IN
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RELEASED FROM AUBURN.

AN INSANE WOMAN WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE
BEEN UNJUsTLY IMPRISONED.
Late on Thursday night Warden Finn. OF the Tombs,
was to the prison gate 10 extend the nos
pitaities OF his mansion to woman transferred 10
his charge by the State authorities OF the Auburn
Lunatic Asylum, who held her under tho Insane
Criminals act, and in accordance with tho provisions
OF which they remanded her to the county whence
sho came. Tho following 10 ocia certificate pro-
sentsa by the officer having her In cnargs:-
STATE OF NEW yoRx
ASYLUM FoR INSANE CRIMINALS. AUBURN, \. Y. :
Philomena knonerstick. alias Phiiomena kofersrick.
aged 49, widowed Bohemian 4 catolic h1a'sksspe,;
24th 1874 to five In sing sing tor larceny rom
Ksssi"s@ in asylum Fes 18th Is17 chronic anita
Tho Warden made things comfortable possible
Tor his unfortunate guest, Who had evidently showed
hcrself Notwithstanding nor crime, entitled to con-
HERALD representative called on Phomena to ascer-
tain story, and found neatly drcssci modest and
rather woman, who in broken English tried
to make him acquainted with what she believes to
have bcen cruel wrong perpetrated upon her by a
cunning and treacherous husband. She came TO this
country about 1871 aud tor long time resided In
ST. Louis, where, IN common with many OF
her countryOlk, she followed tho trade oil
q c,parmaker She possessed u litte money OF hor
own when arrived hore, and by industry ana fru
CAVITY added 10 II until she had accumulated enough
10 open savings bank account. Her husband IN
tho inca ntime had become enum0red oil another wo-
man, and, as shc alleges, formed plot 10 get rid
vi nor. TO effect his purpose he caused her TO DO
followed In Washington market and pocketbook 10 o
viction followed, and the husband took advantage,
she claims, OF ner Incarceration TO procure "A DIT
vorce, draw the money from the bank and abandon
her 10 her fate. The result was Ms detailed Ia tho
certificate. The story may be the emonaton Of a
diseased brain, but was mpdostly told, aud at all
events appears worthy OF investigation.
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CARELESS woRKMEN.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
Is there NO redress for persons who havo to walk
from the ferries their respective places Of business
and who, when passing under tho New York Elevated
Railroad crossings, struck the head by falling
pieces of ironP The employees at WORK this road
seem to exercise degree Of whatever TO the
safety Of pedestrians passing underneath them. On
NV way to nv place Of business on Thursday morn
Ing while passing along Whitehall street At tho Cross
ing of Front street was struck on the head with
peco OF iron which tell 10 the Sidewalk from the
workm above on this road. My hoad vas severely
cut and my hat broken SO that can't wear IL
AGAIN, bu. co nstdcr myself fortunate that was not
killed. something ought to be done 20 protect Tho
public from such recklessnesa d. Z. T..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27

General Graham vas accompanied BY his friend Gen.
sral Palmer, cx-Appraiser OF the Port Mr.. Laxe
handed the Surveyor the keys Of the desks, and
business was al resumed. General Graham reap
pointed Colonel Edward r. Burton Deputy Surveyor. .
position held by him TOR upward oil nine years. Mr.
James L. Benedict who has seen near third OF .
ccntury's service In the Surveyors Department,
Auditor; Mr.. Henry q. Lake, Assistant Surveyor IN
charge OF the Weighers' Bureau. and Generai jacob
States Barge Office
General Graham will appoint Mr. J. T. kene, an old
personal and fricnd hts private sccre-
tary, there being a vacancy for that position. Ar
Kene has been civil engineer for fifteen years and 10
U hrst class accountant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
ROSES BLOWN APART.

Joseph Rose, rag merchant Of bridgeport cum,
became tired Of his wife, Mary Rose, and week or
two since lott Bridgeport with another lady, arrived
IN Harlem took apartments at No. SAG East 1loth
street. ON FRIDAY last Mrs Rose dropped In to see
how matters getting on, and stormy sceno on
sued Mr. Ross, as Is alleged, tried to sna the inter-
view by throwing his vile from the window, bus the
latter lose TO leave by the front door. she then
went Harlem Police Court and told her story
Judge Fisnmsr directed Officer Dwycr 70 walt upon
Mr. Rose. and yesterday Rose was srraiRned before
HIS honor. He demanded an sxaminauons aad was
committed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
CRUELTY TO HORSES.

To THE EDITOR OF HERALD
Last Tuesday had occasion 10 take the Forty
second street Jerry TO Weehawken, and alter the boat
had landed Witnessed the most brutal and inhuman
treatment Of horses and mules during the whole OF
my hie Several OF those poor creatures were drawing
heavily loaded wagons filled with paving stones from
the Jersey quarrcs The boat tor The purpose
OF crossing ferry to New York Just before entering
terry house thor drivers with the assistance oftwo
other men, applied their lashes unmcrcilully upon
the sides and backs of tho overworked beasts. Is
there society in the State Of New Jersey Tor tho
prevention OF cruelty 10 anmalsY B.
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DIRTY BARRIERS.
To THE EDlre

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
The writer would ike to ask the HERALD II It Is
universal among BARRIERS never to wash their
hands between and before going to new customer
II dentists should practice such unceanliness their
patients would leave them alter the FIRST sitting.
BARRIERS sponges and shaving cups arc seldom. II
ever, washed, aud the odor from them 10 hometmes
tcrribo II you demonstrate they advise you 10 sup
My your own, which, OF course, would be one step
toward CIVILIZATION But that does not guarantee YOU
their hands shall be clean. SHAVER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
INTO THE RIVER.

man of dark complexion. apparently about forty
years OF ago, sprang into tho East RIVER yoster-
day afternoon the dscg of tho
fsrryboat Fulton. Tho act was witnessed by
several passengers, aud alarm being gwen the
vessel was stopped and boat lowered When rescued
the mau was too weak give his address, and
accordingly taken to the Brooklyn Cisy Hospital
Thc attempt 10 commit suicide was made at about
past four o'clock, while The uon was crossing
from Now YORK. The unknown man wore long OAR X
hair dark coat and trousers aud white waisicoAL HIS
hoiaht II i've feet eight inchoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
DEFECTIVE SEWERAGE.

To EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The water closets In the yards OF the houses IN
Pa,chen place. Tenth street and sixth avenue. six or
soven in number, are OF the old style and not con-
nected with the sewer direct violation OF the ord-
nances OF the Board Of Health. The stencil arising
IRON Thorn source Of great annoyance and q
breeder of pestoncc among tho thickly populated
encments OF the nsighborhood especially during this
heated term Complaint has Dcen repeatedly made
TO tho Board OF Health, but without avail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
SUMMARY or LAW CASES.


In the case OF Christopher Seeley and James
Longhiin charged with malicious mischief In throw
ing lager beer barrel through show win dow, Judge
Daniels yesterday dismissed writ OF habeas corpus.
1t was claimed by counsel that malicious mischief
was not an olfonce under tho common law. Judge
Daniels in his decision admitted this, but said that II
was al offence under the statute law.
was brought before Judge Daniels yesterday, on =
writ oil nabeas corpus sued out by his counsel, Dir.
William +. Howe. the prisoner had been sent TO the
Lunatic Asylum Tor being insane. Mr.. Howe stated
to tne his client was perfectly sane, beag
simply u monomaniac ono subject. This having
been demonstrated, O'Keefe was discharged
The proof IN the case OF the boy Robert Atkins, a
son oil George Atkins the actor, wnicn was brought
by The Society Tor the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Chill.
dren on the accusation That the iather had cruelty
beaten his son, was completed yesterday, before Rel
cree Sinclair. Colonel George H. Hart, counsel for
the dsienaant moved, before Judge Daniels. yesler
day, that sne arg ument be adjourned until Monday
morning. Mr.. Gibson, counsel tor the society, con-
sented, and the order made accordingly.
Judge Shea OF the Marine Court, relaxed the ruo
winch has governed him hitherto IN relation 10 civil
marriages. At the solicitation Of Counsellor Hugh
Coleman, who appeared the Interests Of Ann Logan
in suit Tor breach OF promise against Charles Ken
DALI the Judge aided the parties ia discontinuanco
OF their suit by making them husband and wife, HIS
practice hitherto has been TO refer the parties 70
aOmo clergy man.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
, MANNERS AT PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.

ILL MANNERS AT PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.
To THE EDITOR OF HERALD:-
Is there no way in which some persons who attend
Theodore Tnomas' Garden Concerts can be mado to
understand how Inbred Is for them TO occupy seats
close TO orchestra and carry conversation dur
ing tho rendition OF inc passage? IL rs annoy
tug In the extreme 10 those VINO love good music.
There certainly room enough IN the building for
people chat without spoing the pleasure OF those
who como hear the music. d. ID. u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

INorE-Lstters intended for this column must %
accompanied by the writer's full name ana address 10
insure attention. Compliments who are unwilling 70
comply wit this rule simply waste time IN wr'uhg'
Wr,te only on one side OF the paper ED. HERALD
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THE CUSTOM HOUSE.

Shortly after ton o'clock yesterday morning General
Charles X. Graham, the newly sppoioted Surveyor Of
the Port appeared At his onlce, and, holding In his
bsnd scroll which turned out 10 BIO mis- commission.
!. oaos sntsrsd upon The discharge Of his duties
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-27
CRUELTY TO DOGS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Will you kindly call tho attention OF Mr. Bergn 10
the cruel in which the DOG catchers do their
work. understood that they used the asso In cap
turing dogs but did not know until few mornings
ago that they could pick the dog up 0y Inc tai ana
then swing around dozen times IN the MIR before
throwing into the wagon. The dog IN this case Was
mine. dAhLEM.
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THE COURTS.
DIVORCE BULLETIN.

DIVORCE BULLETIN.
. The case of Wilson Ager va Emma 7. Ager. which
had been long time pending before John A. Goodles,
q referee, came before Tuage Daniels yesterday, IN
Supreme Court, Chambers, ON q motion to confirm
the Referees report The suit is one Tor absolute d.
yorco ON a charge OF a0uitery with one Frank Fem
Messy Tho complaint confirms specifications Of
adultery and the defendant sot up charge OF adu
terry by her husband The referee found the charge
against husband proven, and that the charges
against her were not proven. The plaintih's
counsel opposed the motion on the ground
that the referee improperly closed the case
before the plaintiff was ready and while he was de-
tanned IN Washington under arrest The counsel also
stated that when the plantr desired to examine one
OF the defendants witnesses the referee refused to
allow MIN TO do unless he made the witness his
own: that plaintiff wished 10 show that another wit
had contradiced in writing her oral testimony
II appear that this witness sworo that she saw
him in a very questionable situation with coored
woman, and that he said the witness, isis, don't
you say anything" The plaintiff offered 70 prove
that '"sis,' when she was spoken to about
and eoniradicted tho whole story, and that
the offer excluded on the ground that
the plaintiff could discredt his own witness
IL was also stated that proof could have been gwen
that While rennessey occupied AN adjoining room 10
Mrs Ager he was seen IN hsr room enaeavorsg ~ ~
IN reply that there were interminable delays on inc
part the plaintiff bringing the csse 20 tria that
all the evidence against tue wife could be easily ex-
plane that tue plaintiff once got an adjournment 10
70 10 did 60, and that these delays
were purpose OF hunting up evidence and that
finally tho referee insisted closing the case Judge
Daniels took the papers, reservng his decision.
Mary Noyes in y suit for diyorce, brought against
James Noyes, nor husband. suites IN hor complaint
that she married the defendant on the l4th OF
February, 1874; that the defendant for long time
past has not contributed thing toward her support
and that has no means and y unable 10 work on
account Of her procarious Of health. she says
the defendant IL ny occupation the captain OF tug
she charges that he has committed adultery with
divers persons and particularly with ono Minnie
Schults and Hannah Meyers. She charges further
that in July last he TO her house and Violently
assaulted her with his lists, then abandoned her. The
case came before Judge Freedman in tho superior
Court W no granted order " show cause why ALL
money and counsel tee should not DO allowed the
plaintiff.
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RAeMEN's BELLS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEaALp:-
am glad notice that attention has bees CARED 20
several in which the Law has not ooen enforced
regarding unnecessary noises in the streets The
most distressing OF these agree with your CORE
spondent, are the bells used by tho ragmen. These
pass many times daily, and are very dstractng TAa
nothing be done TO arrest this nuisanceY =.