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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
CHANGES IN THE PARK DEPARTMENT.

FREDERICK LAW oIMsTED REMOVED AHD APPOINT
ED CONSULTING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
The Park Commissioners held a long sCs-
sion yesterday morning, and in addition 70 much rou-
tine work, changed Of the bylaws Of the beard.
and discharged q numbr of employees The following
resolutions were adopted In regard to Frederick Law
Omsted the landscape architect:
Whereas 1t has been found to decrease the
expenses this department account of The reduction
o. The yearly appropriation by the Board OF Estimate
aud ApportiOnment; aud,
Whereas. This department has discontinued the WORK
of design except where absolutely necessary, ana a|
concentrated the duties OF superintendent III the once
DESIGNATED for that purpose and , 80
whereas Mr.. Frederick Law Oimsted, long identified
with Central Park and Its improvements, and enjoying
depaltment since its organization should be placed IN
position where the department avail itself OF ms
large experience and intimate knowledge vi the designs
and objects the work with various parks.
ReSoircd That Mr.. Frederick Law Olmsted be- and he
hereby H. removed from the position Of Landscape Arch
fleet IN this department; and
ResOired That Mr. Frederick Law Olmsted be and he
is hereby appointed Consulting Landscape Architect 10
this department. his services TO be paid for at such rates
this department SHAH determine IRON uue 10 time
rs they awaited or.
II. A. Martin, brother Of Reconnaissance Martin
and clerk in Mr. Omscds bureau T. Z. North, Supcrin
tendent Of the Twentyhird aud Twcnty-fourh Wards,
and W D. Beall, also removed The saving in sala
ries eaxcted by these changes is $4,000 number Of
minor changes also Made in the subordinate force
employed in the park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
DARING ROBBERY AT MORRISANIA.

Mrs Catharine Mccarthy was alone in her
house. at Fulton-ayc and Onc-hundrod xycigEth
st Morrisanl, Tuesday evening, when two men called
aud Informed her that they taking the census The
lady gave them all The information desired, aud then the
visitors told her 1t necessary for them TO make
personal inspection Of the premises. Mrs Mccarthy
tbereupOn tried TO shut the door in their faces bat the
two men seized and carried her into the back paror;
OF them dtew knife and threatened to Kill her If sic
offered resistance. When she further resisted they
stabbed her twice and afterwards Supplied her with clnT
CfOrIn They then StO0abOu $75 worth OF jcwcy, and
escaped. stephen Iiraley, the wOmans nephew, soon
afterward 10 tie house, and found MS Iut lying
senseless and wounded on the floor The police at the
MOrIisaBia Station yesterday appeared TO know little
about the occurrence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
THE NETWORK MOROCCO TRADE.

THE NEN-lORk MOKONlO lhADE
LITTLE EFFECT FROM NE PHILADELPHIA FAILURES
The failures among the Philadelphia morocco
dealers have not had any apparent effects of importance
upon the trade The principal losses III TINS cy
fail upon the banks. about fifteen Of them HOLDING
500 coo of t. a. G. stokca's commercial paper di'l ted
III into lots of $4,000 TO $4,000 each T. ~ silh
II Brothers, morocco dealers, at No. $50 Wiain-'t-
hold 500 900 of tins paper which they purchased bat
they claim that It Is well secured ana VIII probably pay
- ccuts on the dollar Mr. v H. Smith said. yesterday :
T. * G. Stokes have been IN business III Philadelphia
for long tnc and ranked very iSh III the trade foi
q year they have been dong large cfcdi' ous.-
1hcy nave lcth carr M huho'' ~ ''' mn
dealers Philadelphia aud vicinity bi ihuorshS men
notes ard having them discounted. for which
icy have doubtless been pad u t'ou IcI
c,utagc. some Of tLc'c customers nave Iai'u
10 make lh..r notes good; and ne HtJt .e,
have bc,n fore ii into " hitins' &. Niumi"' ~ 60"
r,u.rl the crash. This nm had iCru ciulr1 10y the
Slokc,cs Tor ytals. Iummcl entered laIg, ~
iHIo rc.d estate slcrua'iou', Whl'h nave theu az.
.,rosy amt finally refused to pay chtr ih.cic' "r
lri4c!pIi 0I iEc acconmoia1ion payer chnti ~ tA'
stoke DIM Ihis ia't became hno"h anu 'h' p'AS 90
tns cIiy d,cImcd 10 discount any more 81 lhr
stokes paper aud the lrh Was i"icsd To- suNl1h,
the bUs.cs, liabilities proper oi tue Sl"h'f mouse q"
not rcIcSc NH cA',td f'"U'o ana lhc tol'i H'Dc,
cannot hc moe tuau fGop.ouo Oh whoa II " hhtT,
tac nf,a y" De- able J." ~! =" Gems on inc u"i,hI ii'
Ony NcvIoik nnn that suffers n oar Louse, the b1A'
boi.ng most OF me payer.
Mr. smith said in regard to the effect OF these failures
Oh the mlruccJ trade IA this city:
II viii not acct trade here unless Il b. ayorably The
small dealers goat sAinr VII br NtNrh ont al the
ndc by tLcsc iauite anu NIL ltaNc lht business III tue
hand, reputable aud solvent INNS one oHccl - re-
ducton aiitd1y 81 NE p"Ghd oh A"Dl Shlh-' lio
30 to - cents. Tue lniiadc.pha nrns now urolt'ut
have furcrG M prices, winch VIII now return 10 th'
normal coudtUII.
Mi smith denied that there had been any meeting
held OF the sokcscs NcW-N1.k creditors. ilc went 10
Philadelphia Last evening" the representative 81 BIZ
firm and The broadway, FhIniX and McchaI lc, BANKS
George - Cuc that thc American Exchange Bank
has small amount OF l.. aud {. stOkcs's paper IN com
mon with most the city banks doing mercantile
r1rcr u.n,ss Banks, he adds, calling IN lolnI
and limiting lines OF discount, aud some failures must
be expected 10 a natuIa consequence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
UvABiE TO CIT TIE LEASE RENEWED.


The Travellers Club, which has enjoyed
increased prosperity since Il occupied its new quarters
9; No $50 Fi.t-avc in Nay last about to be dscon
tuued Mr. Aston the owner of the building rc;usek 10
renew The lease in the Spring the residents Oh either
side WHO hold long leascs o. icc d to he proximity Of
the club house and gave notice to Mr. As"r tha, unless
the club moved. they would throw NJ their
leases. The club has not annoyed lis neigh
bors more than any CLUB naturally would do
by modifying the quiet, homcbo appearance OF The
block When the club moved from No 30 Fiiiha'c II
incurred an outlay Of between 5000 and 5000 To
remodel and rent another clubhouse would mv0lyc
large additional EXPENSE. which the members at THIS
time do not think II advisable TO incur Hence. II has
been determined sell The effects OF The Cub collect ar
tcors Of Jrrs and nav It's debts The Travellers Club
as corporate BODY Will not be dissolved al present. AMI
its social organization may be revived within year oF
The Travellers will he exactly consolidated with
hc NcwYok club hut The latter clnb ils offered o. r.
ccyc twenty five or mole members OF the Travellers
ntoiis membership with the remission Of twelve or NJ
teen mcntas dnes. lis bylaws render It impossible To
remit the imitation fec but the dues for thnt IcnEih oil
time viii to The same t!hg Not quite t"cAli-
five members OF nigcty have FAR siSnhcd de-
j. Nelson Tappan, president; II. W o. Edge. wee qic>i-
dert; T.. Il. Powers, secretary T.. W. Van WORMS
treasurer; William x Garrison NJ W. Wall ana d. -
The Organization Of The Traveller Club took yacc.
September IL, 1863. Edward l., Dunbar was the hfst
president, VIA. NJ. b., Hartley stcic'aiA' ana walt
Sherman, treasurer. Among the first directors w'ir J.
g. slucr, Charles d. Posion. Henry G1nnGii' Sinclair
IOGsey, MiIshdl o. Roberts ahd Henry j. Iltf,"J j.
The original purpose of the cuh;was TO promote peace
earth and good will toward men and by more iIrr
and familiar intercourse between travellers ad NlHltoIs
OF all nations common grounds OF i"ndshIp "hd 90
cal amenities. t. eradicate pr'jnlccs. dsSiar jealous
les and harmonic interests OF late tc local cIech'
IN the cub has prcdonnded. For several years was
No. ODD Fifiavc Lectures we're deye,"d under II"
auspices by celebrated travellers. tnc '1h.se I'm
basSy were the gucs. Of The club May 80 lo6~. IGr
club first removed 70 No. III Ffiave, ami ~ Nay last
lis pres nj Location, where stNcFaI hu'c' hHIul l''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
UIRGINIA STATE OFFICERS.
TRIUMPH OF THE DEBr-PAYiNG ELEMENT or THE
ASSEMBLY.

InIUMPH or THE DEBt-PAYiNG ELEMENT OF THE
ASSEMBLY.
RICnM0YD, Jan. 23.-Thc General Assembly
to-day elected the foiloEing named state officers
Auditor of Public Accounts, VIM f. Taylor; Register
Of the Land Oncc, Samuel H. BOyku; Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, WIN. H. Ruffner; all without op-
position. For Secretary of the Commonwealth James
Mcdonnell opposed TO Colonc! VIM f. Cameron, the
present MAYOR OF Petersburg The vote resulted
Mcdonnell, 1903; Cameron, g.. For superintendent of
Public Printing, the present incumbent, Il. T. Walker.
was defeated hy Captain Richard l.. Frayscr Super
iutrud of the Pcntcntiary swan reelected. dit
f.ai Ing General H. Lindsay Walker hy fifteen majority.
y. &. TaaIicrro WIS reelected stOrckccpcr ot the
pcnitcutiiry.
No election for Treasurer and Second Auditor was had
on account OF the Investigation going In those Offices
relative 10 the recently discovered double funding OF
some S.iJ 600 in state bonds.
Al officers elected were candidates nominated by the
regular Conservative caucus, composed mainly Of The,
paving element Of the General Assembly, and the
election resulted In crushing defeat to the fur.lble re-
adjnsers and, II il believed, has virtually broken the
backbone Of that party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
EXCISE MATTERS.

RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER PATTERSON.
Some surprise was created yesterday by the
resignation of Excise Commissioner Patterson NJ "i
A. was supposed to be in consequence of the umored
movement against the board at Albany nut nq! ioo
10 the fact that Mr. Patterson has long deseu W eio
from the board and that his resignation mas oeen ue
layed instead of being induced or fastened by the up
fortunate state OF affairs in which the board was placed
oy the defalcation OF owen Murphy, the treasurer
gentleman who holds the most intimate personal
and political relations with Mr. Patterson told repre-
sentative Of THE TRIBUNE yesterday that Mr. fa'er-
son intended resign three months ago, but deayed
ON account the excitement excise afiars growing
ont OF the police raids at time and proposed pre-
senting his resignation to the Mayor ON the ISL Oh 'u
uary This was prevented by the night OF Mupn! 'io
week previous to New Years on Saturday last MI Iat
tersoB determined that he would not longer oei'9 ms
resignation ana on Monday called on Mayor Ely lor ''
purpose The Mayor asked him to delay until aiter Tue
sppoiutment OF new commissioner III pace Vi
hIurpby which was expected to occur the follow
ing day Desiring 10 obige the Mayor ME- r"'eIso"
did not present his resignation but deposeu IL WIN
friend for presentation 10 the Mayor the next uay' vi
Tuesday morning i'll consequence oil ~the report 'n"'
formal charges against the Excise Board had Decn maze
On the Governor Mr. Patterson requested the person
having the resignation withhold its delivery con-
ference with his friends the same evening, however ~
duced Mr. Patterson to withdraw this request ana ao"
the resignation to be delivered to the Mayor to whom
was presented yesterday morning."
The same person farther said " Mr.. Patterson was
very reluctant to resign while charges were pending
against the board of which he was n member but MS
friends argued that he in way personally rcspoh
s,be for the misfOrtunes Of the board that no'hhg
whatever affecting his personal or political character
was involved IN the question: and as he lad ALREADY ann
long before any defacaton was known determined 10
resign he ought not TO simply for the purpose OF
defending board which had been disgraced by one OF
its members and thus retaining an office OF when nc
really desired to be relieved They advised that he
should contribute to the earliest possible Reorganization
Of the board and avoid the expense, delay and annoy
ance of hearing and investigation by allowing his res
ignaton TO take effect al once"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
UTTER TIER.
BoUCICAULTs NEW PLAY AN OLD ONE.

The announcement Is made that Mr. BOuc
caults new "play Of the Dead Secret" 10 be pro-
dnced at the Fidh Avenue Theatre On Monday nitht
next is an old one, which iacd in this city several years
ago although II Is said % have been a success In London
Miss Katharine Rogers played the part OF TdtiHa, az
otted to her now her original character In London
Miss Clara Morris played the came part here, in an
adaptation of the piece by Augas;in DAILY. James
Lewis also played ia the piece Cris'D aud IL east FOR
the same part IN the present adaptation Mr. Bouccault
claims that his copy stolen and reyamped by the
ScwYork manager. hut does not whose copy he ap
urnnrIat.d. I; Is understood 20 DC one or Mr.. Buuc
cauits TRANSACTIONS from the French, aud fears
entertained by the management OF The failure which
seems 10 follow the production Of Mr.. BOucicaulrs
original comedies. In addition 10 Mr.. Lewis and Miss
Rogers the cast embraces Miss Annie EdmOns0n Miss
Edith Blande Miss Isabelle Thyme, Mr.. George Clarke
Mr. ]. b. studlcy, Mr. C. W. Coudock, and Mr.. H.
Magin,ty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
A sTENOGRAPHER'S SUICIDE.
SHOOTING HIMSELF BECAUSE lie COULD NOT FIN
EMPLOYMENT

SHOOTING HIMSELF BECAUSE He COULD NOi FIND
EMPLOYMENT.
Ferdinand Houck, a sten0grapher, was found
dead. in his room at No 81 Clinon-pacc, Yesterday
morning having committed suicide. T. +. Underhl', OF
The stcnorraphc firm of Underhill 4 Adams. in The
TRIBUNE Building received the following letter from
him early yesterdays
DEAR MIR. UNDERHILL trust ron viii excuse ms
writing to You, shall not probably bother You lOf
some time have advertised rcpe:tody for some time
10 try and get steady work. bat have not been able 10
get il my money is running out ana 'hlhk i ncs
for me to end my life before l De dependent
upon one, end while | have money cnoreh TO paJ
yonr kindness TO Inc since have known aud to as
sure yOu that feel sincerely grateful to yen. nave
ness thinking thai if did not succeed would at c9Si
deserve success; bat it is no; nay fate TO succeed ana
NAV rs well accept IL without whining. know when
commit suicide people viii say | am lGOl ana ho,;,
lunatic and such complimentary terms but ! con-
feeling it. l have minded nv own business
could ana Will put my God for me next world
Perhaps may find out thai there is nell, though
think we have he'll enough on earth without nanuiac-
turing one for the hereafter. AT rate If there Is
hell it is a comfort to know there VIII be no more WIN
ter there.
Thanking you more for you Kindness 10 me- re-
man, truly yours, frRD Ho''h'
As the letter gave no clcw MI Underl could not find
Houck. He gave information TO Mr. PO'is of Park
place who had recently employed the Young man, and
Mr. Potts went Immediately 70 No. 81 Cnton-place No
suspicion Of suicide hal entertained there ouck
was in the habit OF sleeping until late III the morning
Upon entering his room. however he was iOund Gchd ~
his bed having shot himself through the heart. some
of the young mans friends stated that he had evidently
been thinking Of suicide for some time: Houck wa
onIv alOut eighteen wears Old. He received
n liberal education at Catholic college
in Baltimore. After leaving the institution ne was en-.
nloyed by several persons this city, but failed 10 find
steady employment. He was looked upon az capable
tenOgraphcr always appeared 10 he depressed IN
spirits. He connected for short time VIII the City
Department of TIE TRIBUNE. lie is the only reporter
at any Iime connected vita rHE TEiBLNk who IS SnSwn
have died recently, with the exception OF H. o. Null
liken. who committed suicide in Boston about year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE,
treated and over 100000 prescriptions have been fur
nished 10 sufferers amoLg the poor.
SELLING STOLEN RAILROAD TICKETS.

The New-Yo,k Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company have know, for a long time, that
stolen passenger tickets being sold at low rates
Officers in the secret service Of the company, after
watching many suspected employees for several months
obtained clue Monday night. At the Poushkeepsic
House. in Pcughkeepsic n person, whose name II NJ
present withheld was arrested while engaged In selling
fbe stolen tickets TO number OF commercial agents.
This person stated that he obtained the tickets from
John Earl of No 235 East Forty ftst former clerk
In the auditors office OF the company Earl when taken
Meeker. admitted completely III the business put re-
fused TO give the names OF others Implicated
Tickets after being punched by the conductors,
are sent To Auditors office. BY reason or haste or
design some tickets daily returned which nave not
bccn pnchcd and from This source that the stolen
tickets came When Earls apartments were searched
Yesterday tickets OF the face value OF Sio0 were found
Earl was taken before the Fiftysevcnth street Pocc
Cont and committed for trial In default OF S2OOo pail
Earl is young man Of good address thirty years OF age,
md IA n ~ pf Al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
CONDITION OF THE GRoCEEs BANK.
insults " TmK HECHNr ENAMINAlION-A VERY
SNAIL SURPLUS.

EEsCiIs OF TuK RECENT ENAMINATION-A VERY
SNAIL SURPLUS.
After the failure of John +. Henry, Curran &
Co. and other IN the vicinity rnors were started
In regard to The Grooers' Bank at BaIcl"y-st ami Col
lcec-place An examination Of the bank was made b.
Charles h. Owls ani Albeit Il. kand, Ny order Of Act
Ing Bank superintendent Lamb ON January H. Re
specing the condition Of the bank tha, date the
amlnefs say In their report:
the bl. discounted, past duo. We found @as+i7 -
amount about Sl0'oO ~ occurred ~ bonds nud
mort cages winch gopd of The remainder some arc
secured, aud "ur estimate OF The probable loss !. - J.
amount $l-7.JOO. il called. would "c pad instantly.
Among these oaus is debt due from the latc sfuy ycsant
Bank OF 5Ig,iu- - there ir' various soccd -'curt's
to tins loan. hut dop't consider them OF value fiom
tie total amount OF ihce loan. We MAX" deduction fof
The bank, Is their bank building situated on TIE
corner Of Collcgc-placc aud Bafca!-.i., 2JA1o,
Gr 10 per ccnt on tho cost, leaving rent free to the
bank II is undergoing repairs by Insurance com
The recent iarcla II. nIc Liabilities nfo soi~ly
ing $3.50 900 interest at = per cent The balance ~
dcuo-s are free interest The bank appears be
u useful institution III that part OF tie town. having
ARE number III Cusioicts lhC DOCKS ANA accounts
neatly k",t"
The following the statement in l Of The assets and
liabilities Of TIC bank on January II, 1878:
AssETs
XII. discounted rasi due and con. -
les. estimated Ter probable loss. lioss7I
---- H359Os
Demand loans ...................... s323 400 92
Demand ic-- t.tiHatci Tor probable
..-....... 1857 90 l9l 500 90
New YORK ate stocks d per cent gold IA Sank
Deuartilt NJ, 5000
Real ,sta" bhng building 10000 90
Ilt"Icst ~ 81 r.ng Horse builing .,.-;. 900
Cniici states l'gll tenders and National bank
note. 1860 -
Specie l.0i3 10
t,cnauscs In process Of collection through
Creating Ilou., :,....:....: 6G7ss o.
Dur from haaks AMI b,1k 60 s....-... SiiOjJ ~
Los due nom slsp nGed bank. 1889 43g93 o.
Foreign exchange ~ CuIrrnc 1l,ll ~
Accrued inerest IN loans and state siocks.. 1864 81
slUgi ol2 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In ....-............ s3@.NO0 90
ti"pGsitof7. fSS,lNS bl
T0nl Si,cg2g -
Surplus. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1886 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
ABUSES OF MEDICAL CHARITIES.

meeting of physicians was held last cvch-
ng at No d53 Fourth-ave. under the auspices 81 the
NewYork Employment aud Relief Assocatioh 10 devise
means for preventing people destitute from rcsorting
hospitals dspensailcs and other medical charities Dr
g. IT. Mitchell read papcr0 of some length Settng fofh
The abuses practiscd the dispcDsares ana hospitals
He mentioned a number OF instances which had come
under his notice in which wctO-do people were IN the
habit of going regularly such Institutions Tor medical
treatment. As a rciuedy d.. Mitchell advised UNIFIED
action among physicians to secure strc' examination
Of an applicants for treatment ut public institutions DIR.
r. l. Sullivan. formerly ~ the Eastern DlSpcnSary,
cordially approved DR.. MitchcrS remarks, ana added
some suggestions. After some remarks by Df' J H.
Garrisb, the meeting adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
pEPILoUs FALL OF A RAILWAY CAR.

CNCINNATI, Jan. 23.-A passenger train Oh
tae Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad ran of thc track
Hunts station, Tenn yesterday, throwing one
coach down the eu5ankmeni. twenty feet high NJ one
WAS killed outright. The following wounded; Miss
Aunc lli cut the forehead and back hurt; Miss
1ripp aud Mira Young, heads bruised; Conductor
HAYNES badly cut in both legs; C. L. Redlcy, bruised
H. NclgI. hand crushed The cause Of the dccdent Was
the spreading Of the rails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
DISAPPEARING ON A STATEN ISLAND BOAT.

G.. GabrielsOn, twenty-one years OF age, son
of g. Gabrelson OF No s21 Broadway has been missing
from his home since Saturday last He had been visiting
at the residence Of Henry Meteal GiOds Station,
Staten Island and Monday morning took the for
Clifton for this city lie had with him, when the
boaa basket Of flowers and travelling bag and in con-
Sersatiop with friends remarked that he would
10 the lower cabin aud deliver the bag TO its
lady The lady says that he went out OF the cabin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
CONVICTED OF MURDER.

MlDplET1wN, n. Y, Jan. 23.-The Trial of
John c. Ba' lin for the murder OF william H. Spring
seeu on sprngsed, near Port Jervis, last October was
concluded before Judge Barnard at Goshen TO day. Bald
win test fed IN his own behalf denying the murder
The testimony having closed, Mcsars. Puycr and W.
Ward, of Paterson summed up the the prisoner
occuNing Que h0r each. The jury retired at q in the
forenoon Az 800 this evening. after hours delb
Grafton, they rendered verdict Of guilty OF murder in
the first degree"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
COMPLAINTS ABOUT NINTH WARD STREETS.

AT a meeting OF the prOperty-0Wners and
Taxpayers Of the Ninth Ward last evening, James DEM
said that for long time hardly any repairs had been
made To large number of street In the ward; The result
that the wooden pavement OF tho side streets lead
Ing from sixth aud sevenihaves, were dangerous 10
public travel and health. Appeals to the au-
ihorites, he said had been fOUad useless.
Another speaker said that the roads the west side OF
Washington place and Wavery-place not safe 10
drive over after dark, they fun Of deep holes
filed mp with water and filth committee was ap-
pointed 10 lay the matter before tho Commissioners Of
Public Works and the street Cleaning Bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
GRAND CELEBRATION AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The marriage OF
King Alfonso and the Princess Mercedes celebrated
tonight with great brIiancy at WoImieys Hotel the
residence of the Spanish Minister and Madame Manta
who had issued 800 cards OF invitation to reception IN
OF the Three spacious and elegantly fur
nislcd parOrs thrown INFO Or the reception o
the guests. There pro.uslOn OF decorations, IN
GLIDING choice varieties OF flowers fruits and varcSated
f.Sf