The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-12

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the verdict in the case Of Henrietta s. Havemeyer
against John G. and Henry Hayemeyer. the facts Of
which have already been published in the HERALD. in
which verdict for 10000 was given for the plaintiff.
Judge Van Worst denies the motion.
A rather singular suit was begun yesterday before
Judge Van Brunt holding Supreme Court. Circuit.
but terminated in the withdrawal OF juror teclf
meal grounds The ship Sunshine. belonging to Mel
Co.. the plaintiffs, had its bottom coppered. the
nails with which the copper fastened being pur-
chased of De Grow Co., the defendants. 1t is claimed
that the copper became detached account of the
nails being worthless and the suit is for damages in
consequence.
On behalf of John w. Maui application was made
to Judge Barrett in Supreme Court. Chambers. to
strain Herman Uhl receiver of the German Uptown
Savings Bank, from selling advertised, bonds of
Springport, Cayuga county, of $4,000 par value
the ground that the question to the validity of the
bonds is awaiting decision In the Court Of Appeals.
stay was granted till the Goth inst
Matthew McKeon brought suit against Henry
Kearney. executor of Michael McKeon. for partition
of the estate under the lattcr's will In decision
given yesterday by Judge Van Worst, before whom
the case was tried in Supreme Court Special Term.
he decides that the bequest of $4,000 to the Mis-
sonary Congregation of St. Paul the Apostle is
valid that OF 5000 to the Catholic Protective
ton and not incorporated and that similar bequest
to the Little Sisters of the Poor is void account
of the uncertainty of the legatees
Judge Benedict, in the United States Circuit Court
yesterday. the plea Of guilty of Henry p. Jones
ana William = N call who were charged with send
500 and costs and M Call $500 and costs. The fines
were paid. An argument was made by ex-Judge Dit
tenhoefer In the of b. H. Porter, Orlando Jack
and John Duff who had been indicted for o SINH
lar offence He moved to quash the indictment on
the ground that it did not set forth the circular
alleged to be sent Judge Benedict said he thought
that the point was we'll taken and the matter ad
journcd over until Friday.
Joseph Trow, trustee under the will OF Charles B.
Lohman, brought suit against Carrie s. Shannon.
executrix Of the late Ann Lehman. otherwise known
as Nine. Restell At his death Mr.. Lehman left all
his property, except few legacies and with request
to do certain things to his wife. Ann Lohman. and
named her his executrix. and her brother, Joseph
Trow, executor. In April 1877, at his request,
Trow was removed from the dictatorship. He
and he sues for construction of DIR. Lohmans will,
making Nine. Lohman's granddaughter ana executrix
defendant. The Court dismissed the complaint ON
the ground that all the trusts under the will had
been fully performed
Edward G. w. Taubald has brought suit in the
Superior Court against the Universal Life Insurance
Company, through his attorney, Mr.. D. M. Porter. to
compel the company to issue to him paid up endow-
Tanbad and agreed that after the payment of three
annual premiums the original policy of insurance
might be changed for paid up endowment policy.
provided the original be transmitted within ten days
after the default of payment of of the succeeding
premiums. Mr., Taubald transmitted the policy to
pany. as alleged refused to Issue paid up policy,
giving a reason that they were enjoined by the
Supreme Court from receiving or issuing unexpired
policies or doing any business. The injunction
atterward removed and the company, through its
President, Charles p. Griffin, refuse issue
paid up policy giving that the policy has
been fully forfeited in not being presented in time.
and hence the suit
In October last an Italian named Jurrato asked
fellow countryman, Michael Negro. of No. 43 Sulli-
street. for relief, which afforded to him. be-
side being supplied with pair of new Shoes Negro
had in aSsiO m fVan nj old
pieces and English sovereigns, quantity of silver
coin and silver watch, which he kept in trunk.
Jurrato on occasion saw the tempting pile, and
stole it. He was arrested by Officer Moore, who
found his person about 800 in gold and storage
passage to Europe. BY way explanation he said
arraigned for trial yesterday in Part OF the Court OF
General Sessions. On cross-examnation he admitted
having been notorious brigand in Italy, and that he
had been compelled to fly the country. He
found guilty and Judge Gldersleeve sent him the
State Prison for three years.
Apawnbroker named Joseph f. Isaacs. who carried
on business ut No leo West Fourteenth street,
taken into custody Tuesday by Detectives OCon-
and Field OF the District Attorneys Office and
brought before Judge Giderseeve in Part / Of the
Court OF General Sessions. 1t appeared that from
the spring of 1874 to the fall of 1876 Mrs. Helen
Carroll No. $50 West Twentyseventh street, bor-
rowed various sums OF money, amounting to about
$780, on her jewelry. Isaacs it alleged. charged
from three to five per cent interest per month Not
long since the entire amount received by Mrs. Carroll
offered to Isaacs but he declined to accept II un
less exorbitant interest paid him and kept pos
session Of the jewelry complaint was made to the
Grand Jury and Isaacs indicted for violating the
usury law, and warrant for his arrest issped
He held in $500 bail to await trial. f. l. Isascs of
No. 35 John street, becoming his bondsman.