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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
MORRIS ROTUNDITY.
THE STRANGE DISCOVERY OF A POLICE OFFICER
IN BAXTER STREET.

TIE STRANGE DISCOVERY OF POLICE OFFICER
IN BAXTER STREET.
man OF FalstuiIlan proportions walked slowly down
Baxter street on sunday morning, breathing heavily
under his excessive avoirdupo's Officer O'Brien OF
tho Fourth precinct saw him and stopped. such
largely proportional was great curiosity on his
beat Presently tho man Of fal. entered one OF The
"iences" dives whore stolen goods are received
that arc so numerous IN Baxter street. When
no emerged lew minutes later mis- appearance had
undergone a marked change Though still OF unusual
proportions large percentage oil mis- rotundiiy had
disappeared. His step was lighter and hts breath
camo caster The cause OF sudden and cxtraor-
binary change puzzled Officer O'Brien. In all nis
experience the force he had never witnessed any
thing nike II. he therefore determined 10 investigate,
AID going up to the man questiopcd MN AS 10 THO
marvellous change.
The stranger seemed nettlcd al the allusion, and
emphatically denied that any change had place
This did not satisfy the poiiceman The evidence OF
his uot TO be ovcrthrOwn by simple denial,
ana he persisted III his Undergraduates The man OF
uvoirdupois now grew indignant and IN an earnest
and mpassioned manner referred the olcer Tor So
ulon of his questions 10 place about the existence
which there rs gong ON at The present time IN GER
tain theological circles no little discusson This was
than The guardian OF the peace couidstand so
he ted At the station house the prisoner
gave his name George Morris, ana expressed him-
self IN warm 10 the unconstitutionaiIty oil
his arrest, maintaining that no had committed
40 crime, and that not even bare charge
mado against him. The argument appeared
unanswerable SIN The police subjected MN
10 the ignomny OF the customary search startling
discovery resulted HIS Falstaian proportions were
found To be due 10 the cunccament OF lour coats,
ihdy's iur smcque two pairs oil pantu'oous anu Two
vests. Tie shrunken form oil the prisoner showed
That by nature he rather attcnuated. He looked
with compaccncy on The mass oil clothing al leet
but Kept silent. scar Ga vi his pockets revealed
draft Tor $3.50, signed by william j. Buckley, CT No.
III Market street, Paterson, y. j., together with
receipt bearing the same signature Tie police asked
the prisoner to cxpaib but he sli maintained tnat
he was guiltless OF crime
A telegram To Mr.. Buckley brought that gentleman
New York, aud he Identified the draft and some oil
the clothing us proceeds oil u burglary committed ON
his rcsideuce during the temporary absence Of his
family AT this juncture Mr. Morris admitted that he
was guilty oil CRIME, aud that he was disposng OF
the booty at the time o. MS arrest.
At the TOmbs Police Court yesterday Judge Bxoy
sent him 10 tho Dcsbrosses street ferry charge Of
officer agreeing to 30 10 New Jersey and rartakc
OF Jersey justice
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22

machine the mast Is then hoisted to perpendicular
position its end passing through hole IN the middle
of the truck and down into a corresponding orhce IN
the bracIng plank beneath An ingenious conirvsnce
OF blocks worsiog automatically closes around the
base of IL comes into position and locks II
firmly place. the lighter timber referred TO swings
upon the top of the after the manner OF old
fashioned well sweep, and from one end OF II hangs
the basket BY working the other end OF the sweep
the basket be swung from side to side
and raised lowered at will. III number
OF persons to bs rescued from orc window
The sweep is made last III the required position and
Near the end OF the sweep whence swings the bas-
ket Is attached a smaller one IN which fireman may
be stationed 10 assist in getting persons out Of tho
building. one OF the advantages claimed Tor the new
apparatus Is that II is supported independent OF the
walls Of the building at which IL may be used and
that the length oil the admits OF the
machine being kept at such distance from the
flames as TO prevent lis being injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A TWO SIDED DEBATE.

THE LITTLE AFFRAY BETWEEN A FISH DEALER
AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE UNION
CLUB.
Mr. John NJ. Chisholm Is the superintendent of the
Union Club, ana Mr. Joseph Il. Racey is a fish dealer
in Centre Market Last week Mr.. Chisholm
rested warrant procured by Mr.. Racoy for an
alleged assault and battery on him the morning Of
the 9th OF January. Mr.. Chisholm gavo bail and the
examination took place before Judge Smith in tho
Fty-seventh Street Court yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Racey testified that he WAS in his Office Centre Mar
ket on the morning OF the 9th OF January, when Mr..
Chisholm came IN aud said, ~ see you have sent a
bill to tho club Tor $40 &c. What is that bill for2
The b was explained, IS OF which had already
been acgnowl sdgeu by Mr. Chisholm, and the other
SO 20 was Tor ash delivered December l.
Nit. Chisholm then said, .sYou are a damned seal
and If had n cowhde here would use Il on youu
Mr.. Raccy replied, "You u beast OF MANI
"rhen," SAID Mr. Racey, "ne struck me III the lace,
knocked me down aud kicked me about the loor."
Wiliian fuomey, an employs Of Mr. Racey, said
he saw Mr.. Chisnoim knock Mr.. Racey down ana KICK
him while lie was lying on the loor On being cross
examined he SAID nc fight lasted Jour i've
first Ar. Raccy was down anu then Mr.. Chisholm
down. He did not interfere, but went out TO get
police officer TO Sc parate them.
Mr.. Racey, being recalled, testified that no never
had any diriculty before with MI Chisholm, though
he had been nsulted by him several times; on the
ls OF December he was told by Mr. CHISHOLM that he
(Racey) "bounced'' a purvcyor for the
club for MONTH he called ut the club ABOUT tho LIST
OF January and Chisholm said, "Git cut OF here. Git
Do you understand"
Mr.. Chisholm, III his own defence, stated that he
called Mr.. Raccy the 9Th OF January about Il GER
tain BILL and II occurred to nim at the time to
ask about two ice boxes he had sold to Mr.. Kacev;
Mir. Raccy said lie had paiu Tor them and was not
gong TO pay again.
Robert HenDessy, q young man employed in the
Market swore that ne saw Mr. Racey strike Mr.. CHS
holm hrst
judge smith said:- SCI do not see why should send
this down Tor trial; both gentlemen have ev.
dently used Insulting language 10 each other, and u
case Tor damages may likely arse out OF It, will
merely hold the defendant IN 500 bail To keep the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
THE CUSTODY OF A DAUGHTER

Argument was heard by Judge Gilbert IN the
Kings County Supreme Court, yesterday, In the mat
ter OF the application Of John g. Kohier for the
toby OF Elizabeth kohler, his child who Is living
with her grandmother, mrs. voght Counsellor Bel
lows opposed tho motion, and Counsellor Rely. VINO
appeared for the present custodian OF the child, said
that the girl would be- ten years old this month Tue
father aud mother OF the child mad lived together
only weeks alter their marriage, whom she lett him
ana went 10 1--we with her own mother From the day OF
her birth TO the present. the counsel said the father
had not contributed one sixponcc TO the support oi
the cnid. The mother OF he chd Is now dead The
father OF this child had three children by former
wife, from whom ne had been divorced before marry
ing the mother OF the subject of the present hJga-
ton. The divorced woman was, he believed, now
married and living IN Pennsylvanla. The counsel Tor
Mr.. Konlor said thai the case mad been submit
the examination OF a referee aud that no proof had
been adduccd 10 show that he was not proper
person to bavc the custody OF nis child.
judge Gnbcrt adjourned the further hearing OF the
Case until Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
MARKET SAVINGS BANK.

Tho matter of auditing aud passing the accounts OF
Francis W. Worth, late assignee Of the Market Saw
ngs Bank, referred April Z, 1874 TO Register
Dwight, to take anu report such proofs in regard
thereto As might be proper, to report what may re-
duo from the said estate, anu whether al order
OF tue Court should pass relieving the estate from
further liaDily Register Dwight has comp le,ed his
report winch says-''On the SAID January 81, ISL.
The SAID audit was taken up and mas continued from
time 10 iiine IN now nave been attended by Mr.
Scott the attorney tor the present ASST nee, Mr. Pntt
aud by Mr. Man, attorney Tor the executor, MIR. Jarvis
Win the exception oil three ITEMS alter thorough
Investigation allowed the disbursements Claimed
SgS $40 39j to have been made The oil those
decuctIobs III thu SAID three items is $162 a. which
should DC added 10 The $40 ~, stated IN The uc.
count submitted IA balance duo the estate, making
the true sum due the estate 81, lS2 o. But
now II appears IN the adjustment vi these
unpaid divideuds, by arrangement with air.
Plat, the present assignee, Tue executor oi Mr..
Worth ha transferred 10 Mr. Plat the oi 1924 90
for which Mr. PATS receipt Is attached winch
amount should be DEDUCTED from the above ST. Isl o.
making settled balancc owing tue estate OF sos "a
me sad accounts are tnus audited ana passed, aud
report rom said audit directed by tho order OF rel
ercDcc that tho sad sum oi sooo - romans due 10
the present assignee OF the sud bankrupt from the
estate or representatives OF sad Worth"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22

The only piece sold on the Exchange yesterday IVES
Supreme Court foreclosure sale by Henry W. Coates
cnry Brewster refereeh the property consisting OF
brown stone house, with lot 23x77.6. NO. 327 East
Fifteenth street, north side. 81 feet east Of Livingston
s sii 600 w. '" "N' ~ ~ "
The premises, 14s4x1O0 8, on the southwest corner
OF Broadway Sxtythird street, have been sold to
John L. Parsons Tor $50. 0OO
Pontisc l23d ward) l. j. boph and wife TO }. A. ~
Is. sS "s.. $. as it, Of Il,h St. f7axajii;
Kramer TO = onl...,;s -; Nom.
' tnisy sna x sse TO- Of e x Sm
lels, s.: 100 90 f. f. w. of io'n Av 5oSoo. A. smo
i4sd st., n, SIS nv. Of Hsulevard aaiixiooi ~,
,i5;h : s., l"s. s i5s r. 4s ~ i7xiooio;
,4 ssa.ns and S Ss Fl w W. ws sss Wash: 1850
' ,nr, ton Life Insurance COMPANY 10000
81 10; " schseer 10 q. shaesendorf $50. $4,000
lad St. n. s., 4J26 #. e. Of 9th av, i2.6Nioo1i
10TH "V aud nsSridsc road drrcsularj: Ann
otshasd 10 ST. e. S. i25 H. H. Of Rivinr.on ST. a5x
$40: c. sackersdorr and husband to r. Ehr- :, ,
"a "v 9th ward irregular A Roionscn to Y Fer
al. E's S n G corner 18Th st., aoxiooii K MUIR w
Leroy ""u a SSs to Henry
Lercs 81 No. Il same to helena Do, NOM
BOYD and Wit to w. BsIden .................. 1880
Buchan "a. Green 49,. .:............... 5000
Buehan administration TO NJ A Buchan -. Nom.
l2ttn St; n. $40 4. W OF 18th av; james Brown
18th g., n s.. 80 ! 4 I'd av.. Soxioo; s. il,
12oih 81. n. s.. $40 H. W Of 4th av. L. A. Benson
LIST a w. o. 81 Il n Of list st. 75x25 H. Open
heiner and wife 10 W. liam .....,'... 1000
Albany ca4tn ward a. Van Cortlandt. Jr. to
Is. sv.. s. w. corner Of I'D st. iooxloa2; T. sand
oil, ir s re, &c y y Fl OF Ssa St.
Doscher reicree j. j. Bucioil 49,. ....... 1850
weimore ST. cath ward +. sprout treiereel to A.
s,ite st., s.. i7si IT, w. OF Sd av, it, axioo5 W.
o. Traphagen treteree) 70 NJ. Bayer..."...., 1920
kanerty 'oi
Zucke Herman aud wife to Henry onermann,n me-
Mannns John " and wife. to James siaery. SIS
ns4 sia & hs. s ies Carey Of aA ST. 'oo
REED in oSs s H. ANA vile smith tesceu
tor. Of 9Th st.. ". ofay years .......: 5000
Houston. he "ecn Norfolk and suaoH years. 1900
sehun exc C1ares and vi e,t9 =. Mil,enoereer.s
waters, KUHN to H. H. Rowland n 5. Of etn ST.
DSnsnore Isaac aud vile to il. Pnrdy, 8 Of 5jih
Hsnnan, William, 10 Henry 0ppenhcimsr, .. i. Of
Green A. 70 ii. A. BucSsn. s. s. Of Houston ST. O.
Wiener Joseph, to 4 Koch, W. 5 OF Suffolk ST., $ Of
TaDer Augast6s to $. A. sands. n. $. Of i4ih ST.
zinere. Herman aud wife. to Henry Udermann, n. s.
s 1889 81 NV, oiaa ay 1872, 1929
Jackersdor. O.. to f. Lhrhardt. of l23d ST. c. VI
Glover John H.. to e. t. Yoeiia, H. ". corner Of
staple s and D ,ns s its 70 rIn: wo:,a ooo
Dssf sa s & ia & asssi' 'a.'ss
Brown Amanda ana others TO Bowery savings
Bs sn GT siossn ' Il st.:
Boos Charles L. and y., to John b. HcsEin: n. 0''
of Home st., ". OF Union ~. cath wsrdj"..... so
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A NEW FIRE ESCAPE.

An editorial In the HERALD commenting upon tho
Barclay street Are suggested that contrvance might
10 invented by means Of which a basket could be
,aised TO the windows OF burning buildings rescue
HE inmates Acting upon this idea Mr. J. f. Ii.
King. OF this city, has constructed the model of
APPARATUS to take the place OF the ordinary ladder
truck now IN use HIS machine consists OF a narrow
wagon, about forty feet long, mounted upon four
-heels A mast about thrty-hve feet long hes fiat
upon this when not In use, together with lighter
timber of the same length. When tho apparatus ~
brangnt into action firm base is obtained
by Uracng IL upon plank iaa upon zoe
OF tho truck BY means oil windlass attached 10 tie
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
BENNETT & SMITH.

The suspension OF the nrm Of Bennett Smith,
manutaclurcrs and jobbers OF felt cloths and lett
skirts at No. 81 Leonard street, was announced and
caused considerable surprise IN the trade, US their
credit considered good. The amount OF their
liabilities is not yet known with exactness bat they
reported from 500 900 to $75 900. MI Bennett
SAID yesterday that he could not tell how the AFFAIRS
OF the Arm stood, tney were at p esenL busily
gagged n taking an account VI stock and making up
the books. He, however, thought The Liabilities
would not exceed $40, 900 The failure was mainly at,
tbutabe tU the enormous shrinkase IN values OF that
class OF manufacturers Having u large STOCK on hand
when the depreciation came the goods had 10 be sold
Tor almost thing they would bring. II Is probable
that settlement Will be effected with the creditors,
who arc kindly disposed toward the firm. The firm
represented the Passac Felt Mills the Brook
Ign City Felt Skirt Works.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
NEWARK SAVINGS INSTITUTION.

Yesterday Messrs. Kraft, Christol and spaetto, the
COMMITTEES appointed by tho German depositors to
wait upon the managers OF the Newark Savings Ipst
tuIion and demand their resignation, visited the BANK
accompanied by Mr.. KirkparIck, Of their counsel.
Tnoy found Daniel Dodd the president and asked him
TO resign IL reply Mr. Dodd SAID that he mad sigD-
ned TO Chancellor Runyon two weeks ago his rcadi-
ness 10 resign. but those most largely Interested had
opposed such asiep. He added that those whom the
committee represented were, Of course, entitled
representation ID the bank II they had 81, 600 900
deposit they were entitled to name ctenth OF the
management Mr.. Dodd expressed desire TO know
how much money the committee represented, and
the latter rotrcd dissatisfied with tho result Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
S. NJ. BIXBY 4 co.

Samuel N. Bixby and arence Tucker, composing
the firm OF 5. II. Bixby 4 Co.. uacturers OF black
Ing al Nos. l73 aud 175 Washington street, have gone
into voluntary bankruptcy, stating IN their petition
that they cannot pay their debts in full and are
willing to surrender M their estate and effects for the
benefit OF their creditors order obtain tho benefit
OF tho Bankrupt act Their liabilities, us gwen
IN the schedules, amount TO abouv 1928 900, the
largest claim being that OF George W. Tucker,
the following have large Gains Phelps, Dodge u
Co., Ss.ss7 23; Conanscy Glass Company OF Pnia-
cphia, So sol ~ b. II. Howell, Son &Co. 81, COG is
Mrs. II. W. Fielder, So, 233 92 O. T. Rnynolds Il Co.,
81, 1858 o.; jenkins & Adams, ~ 500 OIL; J. Dixon
g.. 440 II; Dodgc Meys Co., 5000 70; North River
Bank, $1,000; Dodge Il OicotL IL, $50 "a. The noni-
hal yauc OF The assets, appears III the schedules,
Is $4,000, aud the assets consist OF 600 shares VI
the capital stock ot s. NJ. BlxOy Co. IA copartnershp
or gan tho laws Of the State OF New York;
OF the par value oil $25 share, issued as Iuli pad
STOCK 10 SAID hrm by 5. NJ. Bix0y Co. IN payment
purchase OF assets OF said firm AT their full value
There are no indlvidual debts or assets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A NEW DEAL FOR GAMBLERS.

Judge Bixby, sitting At the Tombs Police Court,
took new departure yesterday In his treatment OF
gamblers brought before him. Robert Marley, James
Marsh, Solomon Keey and George Andrews were
charged by Detectives Carr Kerns OF the Fourth
precinct, with keeping "banco" game at No. Ill
South street. The magistrate announced his inton-
tion OF putting into operation tho Vagrancy act In
their cascs-tnat rs, committing them to the Island
on the ground that they have visible means of
support Hc remsnded them until to-day " give
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A BAD COMPANION.

Two young men entered the joweIry store Of s. W.
Saxton, No. 1914 Broadway, yesterday, and asked to
see some watch CHAINS While looking at them tho
clerk missed two and accused Of the young men.
He denied the CHARGE but the other admitted having
stolen them and handed thcm back. asking the clerk
to forgive HIM. The clerk not OF a forgivlLg
turn OF mind and went to tho door to call police
man, whereupon the acknowledged thei ran away
His companion who proved to be Charles Willis, was
taken IN custody. Al Tombs Police Court Willis
denied having any connection with the thief He was
held IN 81 600 pail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
ANOTHER DAYS FAILURES.
WAREHOUSE nnorHkns, S. oraLEn, BENNETT

SMITH AND OTHER FIRMS.
The firm Of Warehouse Brothers, manufacturers OF
woollen goods at Passac, j.. and at No. So Murray
street. failed yesterday. They had good credit ana
their failure was genuine surprise tho The
hrm Manufactured large quantities OF heavy goods
for overcoatings for which there was NO demand on
account Of the warm weather, and the shrinkagc in
values OF this class or goods is attributed the main
cause Of their failure. Their credit rating was IRON
SoO,C0o 10 SIo,oOO and their paper has lately been
selling AT ten per cent discount The liabilities OF the
nrm amount To aDOut $l5O.O00 THIS sum Is far
cceded by the nominal assets. which are placed at
cost OF s22O,000 They consist Of machinery, real
estate manufactured stock and book accounts. One
oil the partners said yesterday the cicrFs were hard
at Work preparing statement which would be SUBJ
mittcd TO the creditors ut meeting 10 he held IN
few days, ana he would place everything in Tho hands
OF the creditors ana would leave TO them To dec
what course 10 pursue. The factory in Passaic was
valued at about $25, 600
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A POLICE OFFICER RELEASED.

The Grand Jury dismissed yesterday tho plant
against Officer Daniel Doyle OF the seventh precinct,
u charge Of MURDER In having caused the death OF
Francis Williams, formerly OF No. SO Pike street. 1t
appeared that the officer arrested Williams on Sunday
morning, June 10. for disordery conduct While con-
vcyIug him TO the station house tho officer,
alleged, dubbed him severely, IRON the effects OF
which he subsequently, died in Bellevue Hoe ital.
At the inquest the Coroners jury returned verdist
against officer and he was held IN ST. 500 bail He
was yesterday discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
AN UNFORTUNATE MEMORY.

Andrew Kelly aged twenty-five, stone cutter, re-
siding No 1872 street, was charged by Henry
W. Van Colt, OF No. zig West Thirty second street. IN
the Jefferson Market Court, yesterday with attempted
larceny and leon,ons assault. About nine O'Clock ON
Sunday night Van Colt went to closet under the
stairway IN his house TO get some clothes. AS he
opcnod the door Kelly Jumped out and caught him ny
the throat In the ensuing struggle Van Colt was
stabbed. officer Lddy OF the Twentieth precinct,
who arrested Kelly. found on him skeleton Keys and
took him court. The prisoner said he did not know
now he got into the closet. He was held in 81, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
A FRACTURED SKULL.

George Reichlein, steward OF the steamer Ethan
Allen charged at the Tombs Police Court yeser-
day with fracturing the skull OF LOUIS DYKE. The prs-
oner stated that he had been drinking with Dyke and
at one O'Clock the morning tho latter offered TO
company him home. On tho way, and when opposite
No. 1856 Pearl street, Rcchlcn was struck IN the buck
of The mead and grabbed by somebody from behind
Turning round he Dyke and, drawing his revolver,
dealt him powerful blow on the head, at the same
time calling Tor the police. Judge Bxby committed
Reichlen Official report ~ to the condition
of the injured
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
BAD POLICY.

squad OF police, OF the Second precinct OF Brook
Ign, under command OF Sergeant Clancy, made
descent yesterday upon the policy shop No. 81 Front
street, and arrested John Qugley, writer and George
Brown Thomas McGrcgor, Alexander Finley, George
LIpsbrong and Lewis ii. Jones' witnesses. The books
and papers appertanng TO the policy business were
seized, and are held as evidence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
THE ERIE SALE ADJOURNED.

AT noon yesterday George Ticknor Curtis, referee,
and William Patterson, Master IN Chancery for New
Jersey, appeared on tho Real Estate Exchange and
Official OF tho sale foreclosure, at The
suits OF tho Farmers Loan and Trust Company Of
the Erie Railway, together with It's branches aud
franchises which set for that hour. These off,
Gals announced that by order OF tho court tho sale
was adjourned until March 20 ~ tho Same hour and
place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
DUMMIES FAILURE.

The hopes OF settlement entertained by Mr.. 4. J.
Dunnns, Jr., seem to be NJ end. IL under
stood yesterday that several OF tho banks when had
signed paper prepared IN Mr.. Dunning's interest,"
requesting an extension Of time, Withdrew the sigma
lures, and nus II IS said, renaer SUCH settlement ~
was contemplated Impossible.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22

them opportunity to procure counsel In addition
to the prisoners named the officers arrested a Con-
nectcut gentleman whom they mad entced INTO their
den. He was discharged by the Court. Should the
gamblers be sent 10 the Island threatened II Will
little Consideration among tho sproession.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22
NEW ROCHELLE. SAVINGS BANK.

II has been ascertaned by Mr.. E. NJ. Tompkins, re.
ceiver Of tho New Rochelle Savings Bank, that the
deialcation Of william Il. Humphrey, the abscondsd
secretary, amounts 10 81, l69 ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-22

Il VII DC seen Dy Itbu Hsurts That lbe sums paid
into the city treasury by Mr. Dunlap were respec
lively So ss1 81 auG $500 80. According report
of the Comm missioner the hrst sum represented
as balaIce oil the money received from Jurors
0ues from July % 1875, 10 December 81, 1915 de-
iucting the expenses OF the Office. Tne named
mount was turned In on. January 10, 1878, repre-
icntiue balance OF money received for jury zines IN
,s71 Commissioner Dunlap's ex-deputy explains the
arae difference between the two returns by stating
mai the depression ia business compelled many men
40 serve as jurors IN 1871 who In former years we're
vail apIc to pay Tor exemption.