New-York tribune., 1879-05-28

legal advice he obtained duplicate paper, and on
| IL attempted to vote on election day. lie was ar,
rested aud taken before Mr.. Davenport, as United
| States Commissioner, and discharged without fur,
nshing bail, but was told that II he voted ne would
be arrested again. AT the time of his arrest he was
unable to ascertain what the complaint was against
| him or what was faulty in his papers. stephen
Mosher, clerk in Mr. Dayenports office, was recalled
by Mr.. ngate, and questioned as to the num-
Der of unsigned complaints on which warrants had
| been issued, but nothing new was ELECTED.
| Much confusion is caused by the carelessness Of
clerks and others i'm neglecting to designate the
State as well as the city to which letter is intended
to CO. and an appeal is made to the public Dy the
Post Office TO he more careful IN the future CIR
cular has been issued showing that there are large
number of places in tine United States similar IN
name. OF BrOOklyns there are - ; Baltlm0res, 81
Bo5tons. 10; Bufalos. 49, Burhngtons. II; Charles
tons, II Chcagos, Cinclnnatls :; CleVeiands
10 +; Columbusos, 10 Daytons, 20 Detrolts, .;
Indianapolises 2; Loulsves, 10; Lowells. 70;
MempnIscs. 3 Mlwaulkees, 3; NashvilIes, IL
Omaias. 3 Pittsburgs. 8 f; Philadelphias, u Port
lands, II 4; Quiucys, - RichmOnds, ~ spring
fields, %; ST. Josephs, 10 ST. Louses tl -. Fanis
-; T0ledOs, 7; Washington so; WllmingtOhS
13 and Williamsburgs, %. In one day over 6O'O0O
letters have been received in the office nadequatey
addressed.
BROOKLYN
At Prospect Park Yesterday the Western Union
Telegraph niue played against the Atlantic and Ia
cific Telegraph nine. winning by a score OF . to q.
Bids fer 100000 of assessment bonds and 5000
600 of sewerage bonds were opened yesterday.
They amounted to 50, 100000, and ranged from par
to 1925.
DIR. John B. Overton died on Sunday at his house,
No 90 South TentlI-st. He was fity-one years OF
age. and had been physician III the Eastern DIS
trict for many years
1t is believed that Mayor Howell will veto the
action taken by the Common Council on Monday In
reference to rapid transit routes. The Mayor re-
fused to state what course would be taken by him.
Charles p Thayer general agent director and
secretary of the United States Express Company
died on Monday at his house, No. 90 South OXFORD
st. He had been connected with the United States
Express Company since its organization IN 1924
He had been for eight years vestryman of the
Church of the Holy Trinity, at which his funeral
will be held to-day.
Jennie McCuen, ago sixteen, and two other In
mates of the House of the Good Shepherd at Rock
away and Atlantlc-ayes., made an attempt Monday
night to escape from that institution. They opened
an unbarred window on the second story and then
tied their clothing together for rope by which
they might descend to the yard, twenty-five feet
below. One of the knots however, slipped as soon
as the girl named threw her weight upon the rope,
and she fell to the ground, receiving fracture or
the right hip, sprained ankle and severe internal
injuries. She taken to st. GATHERINGS Hospital
The annual social reunion of the Franklin Liter
airy Society, on Monday evening, was delightful
entertainments albeit the programme was so varied
that the linked sweetness was drawn out until mid
night. In addition TO addresses and readings by
the members themselves, Miss Gertrude Kellogg
favored the guests with two and another
lady sang most chaTmngy. In return for these |
services Mr.. W. II; Williams made response to the
sentiment The Ladies" with such decacy and |
grace that the balance IN the account between the
sexes was transferred to the other side.
JERSEY CITY.
The Jersey City Board of Education reduced the
salary of the City superintendent OF Schools on
Monday night from $500 to $4,000. Director |
Morris was elected Treasurer of the Board.
The annual parade Of the Sunday-schools Of Jer-
sey City yesterday was watched by large con- |
course of people at Van VOrst-square, where a |
special concert was given by Conternos military
band.
Justice of the Peace Rub, of Union Hill, was ar
raigned in jersey City yesterday on an indictment
charging him with receiving illegal fees. He |
pleaded not guilty. and gave bonds for 5000 to ap-
pear for trial.
Alfred Fruh. the druggist of Greenville, who was |
indicted for assaulting young woman did not re. |
spond when his case was called IN the Court OF |
Special Sessions at jersey City yesterday, and his |
bonds of $4,000 were declared forfeited.
NEWARK.
There are at present Ill boys and % girls de-
tanned at the City Home.
The annual commencement Of the High School |
will taken place at the Grand Opera House Oh June 13.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of a
band of gypsys now encamped between Mddlevflle |
and South Orange, under the law providing for the |
arrest and punishment OF dlsorderly persons.
NJ w ScOfeld surprised two burglars I'm his store,
No 20 Bloomfeld-aye. on Monday and seIzed one
of the intruders, when he was attacked and badly
beaten by the feilo confederate Both men then
escaped. Michael Desmond was subsequently ar
rested and was discharged yesterday, as there was
no evidence against him.
NEw-JERsEY.
ELIzABETH.-Colon Morrell has resigned from
the 3D. Regiment.
PERTH AMB)Y.-To pay off the indebtedness of |
the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Sunday SSOOO |
subscribed.
NEw-BRUNswICK.-Edwa Hoffman was struck
by locomotive at the French-st. crossing on Mon
day morning, and instantly killed.
BAYONNE CITY-There is nearly $105,000 due
Bayonne City on unpaid assessment bonds, and the
Common Council has decided to collect the money !