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The New York herald., 1878-09-16
CONEY ISLAND.

The long season that glaodcned the hearts Of the
innkeepers oil the great summer resort by the 'sad
sea waves" is drawing to close. There has already
been shown unmistakable evidence OF a falling of Ia
the crowd Of visitors that hronged the hotels the
bathing houses and the beach OF Coney Islnnd on
Sundays. Yesterday was reminder that tho end
10 near, and that cool brcezcs Oarc not
calculated to draw people from tho city
TO the seaside. Tho weather was every thing
TO be desired, and every seemed to be OF
doors, but tho multitude that on previous sundays
thought only OF trip to Manhattan or Brighton
Beacn, to Cables or Nortons, now sought Central
Park or other resorts nearer home. sun the
and the trans brought large number to tie beach
which would be considered goody gathering tor any
other place than Consy Island, but which seemed
moagrs IN view Of the myriad visitors that a
sunday during tho past summer would bring The
hotel Keepers generally are inclined to keep their
houses open for a tow weeks longer, reducing their
expenses and tho mber OF their help the lowest
available standard. 1t was thought that Norton's
would close last night Tor the season and tnat
Two other establishments would iollow the example
Tho weather, however, exercises u governing innu-
snce the duration Of the season by the seaside
aud lew days OF iucle N ent weather woula send the
army OF Bonifaces, with thor Chattels and myi.
mdons, ctyward 10 hot haste.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16

Tilden can't nury auypoay said what 1 thought
about him aud got bayhoo for H. but the fact IL he
hadn't pluck enough to take his own No. sir Kelly
needn't care for him."
Evidently the HERALD had struck lead. and from
the cautious way in wncn these leading lights in
Tammany Hall expressed themselves II was fairly in
ferred that whatever plan might have been laid
the day before there vas now hesitancy an ncerti-
tude showing tnat they didn't like say s.No, ana
aud were afraid to say ''Yes."
OBVIOUSLY tho one wav was to follow the HERAID
plan and obi atm from Mr.. Kelly himself an avowai
not OF his past plan or possible future, but Of his
present status.
IN THE sAycTum
In the little black wainuited room formerly used by
Peter B Swecny, where Joe Dowling told that he
had nve minutes Ia which 10 apologize aud DO nomi-
mated or refused and be kicked from the Bench;
where Peters brother Jim usedt anger the check
books IN which were ledgcred the 'oans" to friends
where plans were laid and men were made; where
subsequently Comptroller Green concluded TO 'stop
Tor the present. all street pavings aud improvements
in general, and where good men lost fortunes
while bad men coined hcm-in that ltie room, be-
hind modesv library table, sits man with iron
jaw, a massive head aud sturdy frame.
Outside the door always Is crowd Of petitioners who
wish to the '.Bossn AS a rule the doorke eper
who says ''the Comptroller has just gone out to
lunch,' takos the cards OF hall dozen callers,
bunches them together, lays them carefully IN pe
on The table leaves them therc TIL the next batcn
accumuatos ana then drops them III the basket.
Occasionally, however, fortunate being gets IN.
Kely's eyes twiDkied as tnsy rested iondly on lhe
representative OF the HERALD, and sald II pray thee
have mo excused have nothing to say at ail.'
''But me no buts. really decline to be inter-
care you candidate ior tho Mayoraty nominate
to.dayYn
MR.. kELLY's WORLDS
'The HERALD can say that am no: candidate -
That settled II. II would have been disco to
push tho question into The middle OF next MONTH
when the Convention - to meet Tor The purpose Of
asking u he would he "a candidate then. Tue tempta-
ton was great, but the Comptroller controlled the
situation. suffice IL that Deputy ptroller Storrs
who has been in tho oico years. rubbed his hands
with gec, aud Charley Liwronce, the private counsel
10 the department, smiled sadly when he learned that
the Boss declined 10 be interviewed IN general, but
was good enough to say in particular
al am not IA capdidGte.n
Bets have been made that John Kelly will change
his mind; but the chalen2ers Will lose, for he has
simply said, II not - he not d 81 Will not
be candidate;" so the question Is an open one
settlad ye.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
SUED FOR DIVORCE.

The facts have already been published in the
HERALD OF the suit icr divorce brought by Philip
Reach, oi the Domestic Sewing Machine Company, In
Newark, a2aiIst his vile Tor making too Tree with
boarder named William Lawrence. Mrs. Reach has
appeared and made answer. she admits the ailega-
ton oil broaking the seventh commandment, out
pleads that her husband Is equally 10 blame. She
further alleges that her her offence
after she had con tessed, living tive months with her
aud that he desired her TO live with Lawrence until no
(keacb) could got out OF debt.
Mrs. susannah Ludlon seeks, from the tho New
Jersey Court oil Chancery, divorce from husband,
John Ludlon she alleges that when married she
owned Two houses and considerable laud In Newark
Ludlon before the marriage, vowed he loved
susahnah Tor her own sweet worth and not
her houses aud lands since 1872 Ludon
has lived Oh his vito and contributed noihtng
TO the support OF the family Furthermore,
she alleges, he has assaulted and beaten bcr and
her mother aud has repeatedly destroyed the grape
vines oa her properly, the source IN largo part, Of
the farnily's support Once, Mrs. Ludlon says hcr
husband beat nor and then threatened TO ninx her
mother out oi the window. For this Ludlo1
rested ut the time ana hned Mrs. Ludlo. says her
licge lord has offered to leave hor forever isac will
hand over $500. She prefers TO spend that sum
trying TO secure full legal separa9Jn Hence her
en-
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
COURT CALENDARS-TaIS DAY.

SUPREME CouRr-CnAnBgRs-Hed by Judge Law.
rcucc.-inrd Monday motion ealcnoaE Court opens
AT bAii-past ten O'clock A. NJ. Calendar caliod aa
eleven o clock A. NJ.
SUPERIOR CouRr-SPKcfAL TEnM--Iicld By Chief Jus.
Nco Curts-Court opens at Twelve O'Clock. No Jay
calendar.
COMMON PLEAs--SrEcIAL TKRm-HcId by Chief JOS
tcc u Y. Dsly.-Court opens at eleven o'clock A. N.
No day caiendar.
MARINE CouRr-rRfAL TsRM-Part 1--HcId by
Judge Goepp-Court opens at teu a. M.-Nos 4s98,
iylI, s6ei, 4ysl, 4779 49O9 49ls, s7S2 4s45 ASH,
4s0l, 4y2l, 1856, ig77 492l, 507S Part 2-Held "
Judge SinBott--Court opens al ten O'Clock A. NJ
Nos i1iG 4biO ioi4 3sss 3sS9 si56, 4522 $780, 4ts,
by Judge Sbea--Court opens at ton O'Clock A. NJ
Nos 4iiS 1910 696 2st5 COOS $780, 1885, ls07, 1905,
5o01 5Ui7 50is, 5Oiy, 5O20, jO21
CoUkr GENERAL SEssioSs--Part l-Hcld by Re-
cordcr nacketL-Iho People Va. John Rooney, felo-
nious assault and battery; Same vs Henry Gallagher,
ielonious assault and battery; Same va Jonn Cog
grove folouious assault and battery; Same Daniel
Flynn ana John Driscoil, burglary; same va Jonn
Garduor, burglary; Same VS.. john Newman, our.
giary; Same VS.. Patrick Rooney Charles Deayo aud
James McQuirk, burglary same VS.. William Howard,
grand larcsgy; same va John Kelly, grand larceny:
same vs. Louis Bennett, grand larceny; Same vs. Ja-
grand larceny same We. Frederick Phnps aud WIN.
lam wsisn, forgery; same vs. wiIiain Manwaring.
forgery Same vs. James Henry ana William Canton.
larceny from tho person; same va. John Courtney.
assault aud battery. Part 2-Hcld by Judge Suthcr-
land The People VI. John Reilly, homicide; Same
vs.. Johu Mccarthy, homicide, Same Va Robert Ful-
ton and W iliiam Manning, robbery Same ". Law.
renee McMahssty, burglary same VS.. Joseph Wsns-
lee, burglary.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
A WOMAN HERMIT.
Prom the su,ro tNevada) independently

Prom the Su,ro tNevada) independently
Old Mother DiIdiuc. the female hermit, who lives in
tho mountains about fifteen miles northwest OF town,
made her semtanpua visit to sutrs, on last wednes-
day TO sell lew eggs and lay in scanty supply Of
groceries and other provisions In conversation she
seemed quite selpossossed and Intelligent she Gays
she Will he sixty years old next OctOber that she has
lived alone In the mountains nov ior Twelve years,
and that she 10 perfectly happy la living sscaded
from the outside worlu. Her only support is that
which she derives from 260 Angora goats and ght
hens. She says she ~ seldom visited w the whites,
and prefers never TO SEQ one about her premises for
Ia nearly every instance tney tease her about her
mode OF living and after their departure she
their conduct toward her. she likes the Piutcs,
and socks their compauionship They have
yet ner In need but that they shoot
some rabbits Kill few birds for her reiof IN
cold weather nave even shared the warmth of their
blankets with hcr. In hoight this singular woman B
about Eve feet SIX Inches, and IN actions sprghty
Her dark auburn hair lies ~ waveles about ner tore
head, and hangs about her head IN long curls. Her
dress is neat and In no way corforms with that
she 10 reported 10 wear IN the mountains. She is q
native OF Massachusetts, has two brothers living In
Westpoft IN that state, ana sister living In Lowell
Her ving recuse was brought about by troubles In
her married life years ago.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16

policy the democrats have revolted, but the old line
ana2ers insist that Butler shall be recognized
while the young spirits insist he
shall
FINE PROSPECT FOR FIGHT
fierce light Is consequently IN anticipation. and
now the question comes 10 VINO sh all decide the
regularity OF the delegation The State Central
mttee, the majority of whose members are antiBut-
ler declare that Il is within their province ide
through committee of their own appointment, who
are entitled TO admission ana who not but II an
ming majority of tho delegates are for But
cr IL Is hard TO II their voice be easily ig-
nored and minority override the expressed senti-
mcnt OF the majority.
aftcr the democratic, aud their most likely choice
Governor will be ex- Governor Rice DR.. Loripg.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
RESERVOIR PARK WALKS.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
The writer would ike to ask tho Park CommS s..u.
II they aware that there is such place az
Reservoir square? IL Is the only playground Tor the
children OF nearly all tho families living on Murray
H and yet the walks have not been repaired Tor
many years, ana the holes IN them deep aud
numerous that children stumble ana
iali in their daily romp,, tearing their cloth.
ing and scratching tncIr faces. Inc park
at time the remote past contained
lamps, but they havo long siacc been removed, and
nov II Is carK, dangerous quarter to visit alter
Dghtall. Tho real ehtate owners In the vicinity pay
their regularly do those In the ncighbor.
hood OF Madison and Union parks, submitting year
after year TO the imposition. The writer wishes to
ask tf tho Commissioners do not draw money from
the city treasury lor the purpose OF keeping IL
pairY II so, where does u goY MURRAY HILL
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
GONE TO THE ISLAND.

Joshua Billings, Francis Murphy aud Eicho Hail. OF
Msrrsanio, went on u spree Saturday ngnt and
toward morning landed in lumber yard Mott
Haven. dispute arose between them IN regard to
the ownership Of a soft plank. when officer Cashin
reached tue scene the paite was at It's height On seeing
the oilcer the cOmbatants beat Retreat bot Casiu
followed them close until the Thrty-third precinct
station house was rcacned, where a party OF blue
coats blocked the way, and the iugitvcA Obliged
seek refuge IN Captain Kilieas headquarters. In
the Harlem Police Court yesterday Billings told Juago
Wheeler that Officer Cashn the cause Of oil the
trouble. His Honor did not dispute the point, bat
nevertheless sent Msssrs Billings Murphy anu Hall
20 the Ibland,
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
AMERICAN BLUE RIBBON SOCIETY.

AMEh1CAN bJ1UE RlBbON SOClEIt.
Tho American Blue Ribbon Temperance Union hold
their regular Sunday meeting yesterday afternoon
at Irving Hall Alter tho singing OF hymns reading
portion of Scripture and prayer, Mrs. Conkng the
President OF the Union, introduced the Rev George
B. Vosburgh, OF Jersey CITY to the meeting. He
said It was easy present the features and pictures
OF an evIl, such as intemperance but 1t diicult
10 apply the proper remedies Tor its eradca-
tion. II pestence should make its appearance in
our midst, threatening US with the consequences with
which our brethren Of the South are now affected,
there would be, in the ranks OF the medical pro-
tession, differences OF opinion as to the remedies
to be employed 10 meet the danger and successfully
overcome the terrible ioe He thought lcgisla-
lion WAS not tho true remedy against lnteinperunco
inc temperance societies, such AS the Union, must
call 10 their aid the beautiful Christian virtues sucn
as patience, Kindness ana love. He contended that
ress OF intompcrancc. He instanced tho parable Of
the good samaritan and the Good Shepherd, WHO lett
the ninety-nine sheep 10 seek the lost rhe poor
and unfortunate man wallo wing IN tho cutters
brother IN Christ, stamped with His image that
was enough TO enlist our feelings OF comp asson and
urge US to put forth every endeavor to rescue him
from rum aud degradation.
A vote OF thanks was thcu rendered to Mr. Vosburgh
for the able manner In which he handled is subject
COLLECTION taken up and although tho nce
was large tho amount collected did not dciray lhc
expenses OF the hall Mrs Conk ling iectured the au-
dience In telling, but good humored words. She au-
uounced that young iady on the platform would
cite an impromptu poem upon any subject might
be gwen per. rhe lady did recte Two poems one
on the large audience and small collection ana GER
tainly showed by her emphasis ntonaton ana proper
delivery that sue was equal to the and gave
general Satisfaction.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
FATAL ILLNESS IN A CAR.

respectfully dressed woman boarded Third
avenue car on the down trip 1T noon yesterday, an
while passing through Chatham street was seized
with IT. From the City Hail station house she was
removed at Que O'Clock TO the Chambers street Hos
pual, whore sho died 10 an hour and half search
of her person Jailed To ok her idcntty bat last
ing her husband Identified her as Margaret Finn She
lett her homo on Cover rD0rs Island In the morning
apparently we'll The BODY remains 10 the hospital 10
await the Coroncr,s order.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
"RUM AND IT'S SELLERS"

Rev. Father Kiieen talked to his congregation yes
terday on the murder OF Bessie Cullen by her hus.
band at Bayonne. Tho tragedy made the text OF
discourse on temperance. Among the priests hear
ers were number Of liquor dealers, to whom he
sald that tho murdered woman would cry il she
able. In soul terrifying accents, 'behold me, your
victim, murdered by rum ana It's sellern Her voice
is sont, but, thank God, mine Is 1T has been
III tie past and will not be Ia the future Tho
seemed TO produce o strong effect
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.

middle.nged, unmarried IN an named Henry Bane
had bcen living Tor several months past on tho third
floor OF tenement house No. so Front street, Brook
lyn, whoro he worked as Journcyman tailor. He
was last seen alive by his noighbors Friday after
noon. james Leavens, Who resides ia tho same
house, iorctd open tho door. which was locked, at
al a late hour on saturday night, and found Bape
lying dead on the loor There no marks of y,o.
lcnce upon the remains Coroner Simns ordered tho
body to oe removed to the Morguc wnerc an OK am
inatioD Will bc made to-day.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
THE OCEAN Us BURNED,

The steamboat Ocoanus, which has run between
Canarsc and Rockaway Beach tor q number Of sea.
sous, was burned at midnight on THURSDAY at tho
former place She was buiit Tor Mr.. r. H. Reid about
seven years ago, and had been IN almost constant
service untl hauled up Tor repairs this summer. rho
hre originated IN lttle room amidsn;ps whore the
workmen had placed tbcir tools. The Occanus was
valued at $z2 500 aud insured ior $1O, but her
owner does not know whether or not his policy has
expired.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
TOO MANY TRUCKS.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
l am a resilient oi the Gramercy fats, In West
Twentieth street. l wish to complain of an eycsors
which have been enduring for some timo past
namely, trucks few sundays ago counted fifteen
trucks standing that block between Sixth and Sew
enth avenues rhey are brought there every even.
ing (the horses taken ou:) ana there they stay
sometimes being taken away IN the morning aud some.
times not. What ~ our remedy? r.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
THE FIVE CENT TRAINS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEgALD:-
Ny place Of business is Canal street, and my OF.
fee hours do not permit me TO roach tho station
until a few minutes after seven. 1 am consequently
obliged to pay the ten cent fare, besides having to
stand up nine times OF ten, although all tho peo
pie occupying seats coming from the lower stations
have only paid al the rate OF i've cents
CANAL STREET
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
THE FARE TO ALBANY.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Having occasion to travel more less over the
Hudson River Railroad have noticed in purchasing
tickets tor Albany from any the road that
one is charged ten cents Tor crossing the bridgs,
whereas II you buy'u ticket ior Green bush tnen
pay your fare the bridge you pay cents
II not this an act oi injustice part OF the rai
roads. TRAVELLER
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Perhaps you would, in tho interests OF downtown
employees give space to suggestion that the elevated
roads would ron, between twelve and two +. n. each
day, special trains ut reduced rates. THIS would
enable many OF US who have hour for luncheon
to 80 home. WALL STREET
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
BERGEN COUNlY POLITICS.

Tho temperance alliance, u new political faction Of
Bergen county, mas mado the following ticket for the
fail campaian:-For Congress, Augustus W. Cutler !;
Tor Sheriff, Anarcw j. Devoe; lor Assembly, First
district, Jehn W. Wnterburu; Second DISTRICT James
" pulis
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
AN. INCONVENIENCE TO BUSINESS MEN

To TIE EDITOR HEeALD:-
Permit me 10 call attention to what myself and many
others consider unnecessary inconvsnicncc--viz,
rule Of tho Western Union Telegraph Company re-.
quring US to buy gold 10 deposit with them for
cables. They refuse currency or currency checks
excep. at a discount oil one-half OF psr
than the premium gold. PRIuUS.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
TURN ON THE PRESSURE.

To THE EDITOR HEEALD:-
When the gasoline lamps were taken away on the
first Of the year We had a good light from the
gas lamps. Now they only turn the least possi.
bio amount OF gas, making darkness visible This 10
an imposition on Ha rlem, well the public, and
the gas company reaps lire benefit, MORE LIGHT
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
CLEAR THE PLATFORMS.

TO THE EDITOR HERA1D:-
The platforms OF the elevated railroad cars arc
almost as crowded every Afternoon those OF the
street cars Some day shall have irightfui acci.
deni Enforce the rules. PATRON.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

fNorE.-Letters Intended for this column must b.
accompanied by the writer's full and address to
insure attention Complainants who unwilling 70
comply with this rule simply waste time In writing.
Write only one side of the papsE--kD. HERALD.I
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
A FORGOTTEN PROMISE,

To riYE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
became a customer oil the Municipal las Company
some time ago upon the distinct promise that the
price would be reduced to twenty cents per hundred
Iee but up TO this time reduction has .sen
Why! GAS.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
RIDDEN OVER.

daughter OF August OHIO, oil No. 2il Camden
street, Newark, was run over by man named Mysrs
on horseback, yesterday In Newark and fatally in.
iufod.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
EIGHTH AVENUE RowpY1sM.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Willthe HERALD assist Us to get few policemen on
Eighth avenue, between Thirty-eighih and Thirty.
ninth streels Several rows have recently occurred
there, and OF course no policemen could be found.
RESIDENT.
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
pRooKLYN's BELLS,

To EDITOR or THE HERALD
Why not the law against junkmen's bells in.
forced in Brooklyn? Every street Is full of them
TAXPAYER
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
TEMPERANCE,

The American Temperance Union held meeting
at Fersro's Assembly Rooms, Tammany Hall, yestsr-
day, which was addressed by The Rev. William
Lloyd, WHO will be remembered having had
trouble with his church some t,mo ago because he
drank glass Of brandy. II had been announced In
some quarters that Mr. Lloyd to take new de-
parture, hut the sensational announcement served
to bring together only sparse audience. There
nothing IN tho Rev. Mr.. Lloyd's address touching
upon his own case. An anecdote he told Of fellow
church member who was disciplined, not isr drinking,
bat because he had stomach than the deacen
who tred him. The discourse OF the old fash
ioned order OF temperance speeches. In some parts
II was eloquent aud In many respects emineny practi
cal He Traced the upward course OF the reformed
drunkard. He works, Mr. Lloyd SAID, and Is
the onJoyment OF the rewards oil laoor; he becomes
dissatisfied with the clothes lie wore his dsgrada-
tion and the tailor Is called into requsilon; nis chil
dren become liko tho childres OF other men, and
where all was misery all IS happinese In pointing
ou. the remedy tor drunkenness The speaker SAID
that bowl which Is ntrencncd in The hearts ef
humanity greater Toe to Christianity than all else
Tho Churcn must recognize this, and temperance
reiormers are beginning TO acknowledge that their
work requires Divine aid. Tho Rev. Mr.. Lloyd was
among those who took the pledge yesterday
The New York herald., 1878-09-16
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MASSACHUSETTS, POLITICS.
THE FIGHT BETWEEN BUTLER AND THE
STRAIGHT OUTS OVER THE DEMOCRATIC
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAINST DEAD
wEIGHT-eESRRAL SENTIMENT or TIE
MASSES.
lBY TELEaRAPH TO THE HERALD


WORCESTER, Sept. Is, 1875
The delegates to the Democratic State Convention,
to be held here next Tuesday beginning TO arrive
and thrca,cn to come In larger force than to any
prior Convention Tor the nomination OF state officers
This Is due 10 tho Of The primary conventions
which, most instances elected Butler delegates to
which proceeding the 'slraight outi democrats have
demurrea and will send contestiug delegations from
various towns throughout the State. Butler, by ali
l eau lcarn, Is sure OF the democratic nomi.
nation Tor Governor; but there is this diGcuIty IN
the way, that the managers OF the democratic
party In this State viii undertake to admit 10 the
Convention. its immediate assem- bling, none bat
straight-out democratic delegates, ana IRON these
Committee on Credentials will be formed which will
pass upon the qualifications Of all other delegates mp.
plying Tor admission, and set to work and reject all
OF u Buu tier tendency.
SENTIMENT OF THE PEOPLE
Tho feeling Is very strong Ior and against Butler.
The democrats are tor him Dy large majority aud at
least twenty-five per cent OF the wsrxIng classes Of
the republican party the same way 1he Convention
on Tuesday must naturally prove extraordinary
annir, as the domination OF Butler who has been
such determined Too OF tho democratic party, can
nos but create smile OF dcrsion all over the Union
at the expense OF the democrats who have recourse
TO this extreme policy OF expediency.
ANrI-BrTLER TACTICS.
Mr. Reuben Noble, "a democrat OF Westneld. took u
In his brain 10 counteract The headong tendency of
democrats toward Butler by givIng the cnairrnen
OF the primaries authority 10 appolnt delegates
10 the state Convention, aud at wost1eld the
scheme. In TACT, tho mans name has
come to be used as asynonym tor budoxng; and
mobilIzing primary convention is nov Understood
by the initiated to mean that the delegates IRON
sucn a State ConveDton are not the chvice Of the
people, but OF tho chairman or any committee no
may appoint 10 select said delegates Against snis