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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
COACHING.

Despite the severity of the elements, the plucky
proprictors of the st. Adams Old Times hold their
own the vehicle carrying most trips its full COM
plement of fashionable passengers the latter setting
the wntry blast, the snow. frost. rain hail. at de-
iiance by the aid of warm and waterproof garments
which quite study in their way and by recupcrat
ing the inward by succulent luncheons and gener
wines. In fact. the the weather IL would seem
the the passengers Several additional coaches
to those of the past likely to be tho fore
very early in the spring; one especially patronzed
by the public, the Dorkng, has already everything
readiness for starting, under the management of Mr..
Sheather, of Devonshire street, Portland place. who
has announced his intention of covering the entire
ground from Piccadilly to Dorking, and commencing
operations the weather il sufficiently
open Due notice will appear in the advertising col
umns OF Belts LIFE
We requested to state that 10 has been de-
termined to revive, next year. the Box Hill Coach,
the coach which became so celebrated in the hands
Of the late MIR. w. II. Cooper. IL will commence
running the last Saturday in March, 1879, leaving
Hatchett's Hotel Pccadilly. at halfpast ten A. NJ,
returning from Box Hill at four p. NJ. the journey
occupying two hours anda half. u. Hubble will be
tho professional, and in every respect. so far as
is possible the undertaking will resemble the cello
brated "Cooper's Coach. Belts Lie.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
BELLIGERENT NEIGHBORs.

The defendant . very big woman with badly
scratched and bruised face the complainant was
scarcely tall enough to look at the Court over the
edge of the desk without standing on her tiptoes
But she could talk faster and louder than an am
bilious stump speaker.
my name is Savage ledge, Yer Honor" said she,
voluhly, to Judge wandell. yesterday. land this
woman is dangerous"
"who scratched her facey' quietly asked the
Court.
"Oh, can bring my character into court in min
ute, remarked Mrs. Savage, gathering her shawl
about her shoulders. my husbands a perfect gen.
tleman but he drinks intensely when he's idle.
Now who did scratch Margaret Blair's face ~
peated the Magistrate
flush ledge, Yer Honor, this woman il an
ignorant person and don't understand such talk
ours" quoth little Mrs. Savage, confidentally.
IL want somebody to tell me how this defendants
face was scratched, Jennie Maloney, you saw the
row, come up here"
''Yes sir; 1 saw the row." rejoined Jennie bounc
ing buxony upon the stand between the contestants
MRS. Blair lives floor and Mrs Savage ON the
other. The hre escape connects them. Mrs. Blair
went up the escape to her sister life and
Mrs. Savage twined her hair in her hand and nearly
tore the face OFF her"
'Jedge, Yer Honor" interposcd Mrs. Savage that
woman Is guilty OF perjury. Margaret Blair had me
twisted about her feet like old rag. was pros
trated with violence and penetrated with fear"
:. Mrs. Savage you must explain your language to
the woman; she is ignorant, you said"
.'Jedge, Yer Honor, she is bad. sure heaven
did not leave my eyes on her pro or CON-
''The other place had something to do with your
glance, guess. Don't you lend money at interest?'
borrow from me. But oh. she has reviling HABITS
and most mendaciously scorns me- Hear my wit
nesses against her
mo; clear out and go home, all OF you. We can't
hold protracted meeting"
The begcrents hounced out of Jefferson Market
Court looking daggers at each other"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
THE RIFLE.
THE CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH
ALTERED-rRAINs TO CREEDMooR.

THE CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH
ALTERED--TRAINs TO CREEDMooR.
meeting Of the Board of Directors of the National
Rife Association held yesterday afternoon at the
association office. No. % Park row. communica-
ton read from the receiver of the Long Island
Railroad Company guaranteeing all facilities for access
be direct to that station from Hunters Point and
Flabush avenue at $3.50, 10 and IL rs A. NJ, and
and $3.50 p. NJ; returning at 1:lo. 3:1O. 4:O5 and
555 p. M. The receiver also the asso-
citation that these facilities will not be les
sened during the shooting season. The resig-
nation Of Nr. J. p. Waters as a director was
then accepted. The most important question before
the meeting that referring to the change in the
conditions of the International Long Range Match
recommended by the Executive Committee. This
change disapproved and q resolution proposed
by General Shaler adopted in its stead. with the
express provision that 1t should not affect the rights
of the team of 1878 in any way The resolution sets
forth that the original conditions insufficient
and nconvenicnt. and provides that the Palma
winning team until 1884. After that year it
shall be held subject TO challenge, and
If a challenge be made shall be similarly
trophy shall be for the time being the property of
the recognized head rife organization of the country
which the winning team represents, and such head
rifle organization shall keep 1t insured and take all
needful steps to insure it's safety. II shall
be the duty of such head rifle organization to fix time
and place tor holding the next competition, and to
give least six months notice of such time place
to the rifle organizations of all countries and prov
inces. IL entries for the next competition
ceived before the time set for the competitions such
head rifle organization shall require its team TO shoot
ply the name of its country, the total score made
and the words NO other competitors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
SCARLET FEVER AND DIPHTHERIA

That scarlet fever is still the increase in the
city is evinced by the figures the returns which
were submitted by Sanitary superintendent Day
yesterday to the Board of Health. For time it was
supposed that the disorder had abated and decrease
in the number of deaths day reported but
there is to believe that it is still spreading
Superintendent Day says that the increase i'll the
number of reported may be partially due the
active interest taken in them by physicians and
their ready accordance with the rules OF the de-
partment requiring them to bring all such to
official notice.
During the week ending December IS there were
ISL cases OF scarlet fever reported. In the end
ing January 224 was the number heard from. This
shows that the disease is twice prevalent it
this time year age. The statistics then showed 30
cases of scarlet fever for the week ending December
90 1877. and S5 for the week ending January s. 1873
The number of deaths from scarlet fever reported at
the Vital Statistics Bureau last year So for each
week.
Diphtheria is not prevalent this year than it
was ut the corresponding date twelve months SINCE
Eightytwo and 66 are the number of recorded
the close Of 1877 and the beginning of 1875 while
81 and 70 the figures for the past two weeks.
There 80 deaths from diphtheria last week and
"a during the previous one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
YACHTING NOTES.

The regular monthly meeting Of the Brooklyn
Yacht Club will be held this evening.
The Atlantic Yacht Club will hold its next regular
meeting on the 18th inst.
The annual meeting Of the Seawanhaks Yacht Club
will be held Monday evening next at Delmonico's.
Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other
important business transacted.
Mr.. Joseph II. Busk, of New York, former owner
OF the fast sloop Madcap, has given orders for an
iron soop yacht somewhat larger than his old craft
Messrs. Harlan, Hollingsworth Co., of Wilmington
Del, will build the boat. When completed she will
be enrolled in the fleet Of the New York Yacht Club.
Mr.. Charles H. Contoits schooner yacht Thora,
Brooklyn. is rapidly approaching completion. The
masts in, and so the weather becomes
sufficiently mild she will be rugged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
COLLEGE BOATING.

HARvARD's REPLY TO coRNEILs LETTER WITH
DRAWING HER CHALLENGING ENGLISH RACE
FOR HARVARD THIS Wharf.-The MEETING WITH
YALE HER ONLY BOATING EVENT.
CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. 6. 1872
The following letter has been sent by the Harvard
Boat Club 60 the Cornell Navy
cAxsK,DcE, Dec. 10. 1878.
Dran sIn-yoar letter Of December 10. 1875 withdraw
ing Cornells challenge been duly received We regret
,hs sean yGm have taken and SUI more the spirit which
peous in no, Accepting orr for our
delay ana il offence 4 the article in the .st 60.
Harvard boating men, little reflection must show you.
with cornei Is clearly shown " the and
hasy before we knew whether
that should be able do rowing this except
withheld realizing boating OUTLOOK, that
ssl soS keep S '5 il ss w %
not TO there reason for our not promptly
presen, the andsputsd college championship That we
hsa written letter Oxford n in regard 70 race with her
principally in view of such that wished TO
that viii
es ai 70 Is s Da %
we can for next summer anything than our
The reason that we did write yen this nrst was
that up 70 the date Of last letter to hoping
pecs Of ns English
sn % TO
us and cares to renew her challenge she win sti have six
ing the past three. We assure her, in case 60
to England of speedy acceptance, and of definite
answer in case We do not Yours respectfully
FREDERICK ALLEN,
Secretary Harvard University boat Club.
For William A. Bancroft Captains Walter rrmbe Pres
ident Warren Norton Goddard vice-Prcsdont: Richard
Trmble Treasurer; Frederick Aon Secretary Executive
Committee Harvard University Boat Club
OxFORD's REPLY
Since the above was sent Cornell reply to the
letter forwarded to Oxford has been received and
states that Oxford cannot Is late the LIST of
August. The Harvard MEN cannot row before that
date and there will be no English race for Har-
ward this year. 1t is probable that Cornell's chal
lenge, even II renewed, would not now be accepted
by the Harvard and that the race with Yale will
be the sole event of the year.
meeting of the boat club will be held on the re-
turn Of the students from vacation and captain
elected for the ensuing years Several of the old
Nave given up rowing and new crew will be organ
lied for the with Yale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
ICE IN THE RIvEES.

The large quantities of floating ice in the East and
North rivers have caused ears to be entertained for
some days that travel would soon be seriously inter
ruptcd. As yet, however, the ferryboats continue
plough their way through it and make the regular
time. AT the Fulton ferry stated that the ice is
soft and the boats encounter but few large cakes At
the SOUTH Hamilton and Staten Island ferries also
stated that tho boats making their regular time,
able to do so, the ice did not seem to diminish
in quantity. Inquiry ut the ferries the North
Rvor--the Jersey City, Hoboken and Pavonia ferries
ELECTED the fact that the boats were making their
regular time The Jersey southern Railroad Com
pany however, has deemed 1t advisable to suspend
their boat trips 10 Sandy Hook on account of the
large amount OF ice in the bay and around the Sandy
Hook pier. Through passengers are now carried on
the New Jersey Central l'al rail- road connecting
at Branchport, where the south Jersey passengers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY.

THE EFFORTS OF CERTAIN STOCKHOLDERS TO
TAKE 1T OUT OF THE HANDS OF THE COURT.
In pursuance Of CALL issued by parties represent
ing S1O2 in stock Of the defunct National Trust
Company meeting of stockholders was held yester-
day morning at the Coal and Iron Exchange in Cort-
landt street The object of the meeting. according
the call, was to agree upon some plan to take the
company out of the hands Of the Court and place it
on a substantial basis.
The meeting organized by the selection of
Samuel T. Ross chairman and william O. Mellow
ell secretary. Sixty stockholders were present
representing 4,l51 shares out of 10000, and among
them were D. II. Mangam. the Last president of the
company; J. H. V. Arnold, j. s. Lowery, John p.
scntng Thomas Cornell, N. o. Haines and H. s. Tur-
bell all of whom had held positions of trustees in
the institution Mr.. William J. Best the receiver of
the company. was also present, accompanied by his
counsel Mr.. Frederick q. Smythe.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr.. Nc
Dowell:-
examine into the condition of the National
Company and into the that have brought this
called by them their accommodation to the future of
Resolved That hereby request the directors officials
dna 70 ns ~ m their
Resolved That until this committee report they
stockholders receiver directors are requested
not 70 take any action affecting the company excepting
These resolutions did not seem to meet with gen.
eral favor, and motion carried requesting Mr..
Best to make n verbal statement OF his action
ceiver Mr. Best then stated that he had believed all
ligations would have been ended during September.
Contrary to his expectations the suits had not yet
been finished but they would undoubtedly be settled
within sixty days at which time his report would be
submitted TO the stockholders. He said he had col
lected all available assets, and had paid depositors
100 cents on the dollar all undsputed claims At
present he was engaged in the attempt to collect
$2G0OO0 Of assets, which have been in litigation for
years.
AT the conclusion Of Receiver Best's remarks Mr..
Smythe objected to the resolutions, ON the ground
that the receiver officer Of the Court
go under its orders.
The resolutions were then amended by striking out
the ausion to the receiver in the clause and
the whole OF the third clause.
At this stage of the proceedings Mr. John p. Moore
made a motion to lay the resolutions the table,
and "stock vote being called the motion
carried by vote of 1880 against $40 Mr.. Mangam
attempted to cast 275 shares against the motion
his vote challenged the ground that the stock
had been hypothetical.
Mr.. L. NJ. Kingsley made motion that an advisory
committee of three be appointed with full power to
act with AR. Best making all necessary ivcstiga-
ton, and the motion having been carried tho follow
ing gentlemen were appointed :-klliot G. Cowdin,
. Il. NJ. Kingsley and N. j. Haines.
Tho meeting then adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
A JERSEY CITY FIRE.

About nine O'Clock last night flames dis
covered issuing from the fourth story of woolseys
ship chandlery building on the northeast corner Of
York and Hudson streets, Jersey City The floor was
occupied by Chester Keefc, sailmakers. Chief
Engineer Coyic. who arrived after the
first alarm. fearing disastrous Are, rang
second alarm aud the large number of fircmen had
but little difficulty in combining the flames to the top
floor. Chester 4 Keefe estimate their loss at
erty stored with them. Joseph Noun a rig
ging maker the third floor, loses $1,000 on
stock. and q. A. Woolsey ship chandler loses $1,000
The building damaged to the extent OF Sl500.
All the parties are fully insured. The cause Of the
fire Is unknown
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
POLICE BOARD.

At meeting of the Police Board yesterday PATROL
men Byrns aud Ryan. Of the Fourteenth precinct.
granted permission to employ counsel to defend
them in the complaints preferred against them with
regard to their conduct at the shooting Of Patroman
A. II. Furniss at the Metropolitan Hotel.
communication from the managers of Gimore's
Garden received, rendering the of that place
for matinee performance for the benefit Of the de-
ceased officers widow.
circular was read from the Boston Board Of Po-
lice advocating the organization of q national police
association for the purpose OF increasing the
municaton between the police of large cities, with
view to mutual improvement and the more eGectual
detection OF crime.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
A FAIR KLEPTOMANIAC.

Miss Maria Gardner very pretty girl, sixteen years
of age who resides with her parents ut the Of
stuyvesant and Yates avenues. Brooklyn, before
Judge semer of that city. yesterday. charged with
stealing jewelry from children. During the past
year she has been source of great
trouble to her parents. who, together with
all her acquaintances, regard her rs keptomanic
When questioned yesterday she hung her head
and wept. and made no reply. Her father, who
present in the court room during the proceedings
claimed that IL was an outrage to treat her a crm
nal. Judge Senler committed her to Jail to await
the action Of the Grand Jury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
wILFUL WASTE OF WATER.

meeting of the Brooklyn Board of City Works
was held yesterday, when communication ON Brook
lyn's water supply and consumption was received
from Chief Engineer Van Buren,, and read II gave
the number Of gallons consumed daily from January
to January Of the present year. the highest in any
one day being 47952O00. The Chief Engineer stated
that he had found that between the hours Of eleven
M. and six A. NJ about III 100000 gallons were con-
sumed during the coolest weather. This consump-
ton. he claimed, due to the waste TO prevent the
freezing Of the pipes.
The Board passed resolution directing the Water
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
CUT WITH A RATCHET.

Henry White visited yesterday at his residence.
No. 100 East Broadway. by Joseph Jobarski with
whom he quarrelled. Joseph and he came to blows
and Jobarsk rushed down stairs. Before he reached
the lower landing he struck the neck with a
Ratchet flung after him by White and badly wounded.
Jobarski was removed to Chambers Street Hospital
and White arragned at Essex Market Police Court,
where he told the Sudge that after Jobarski struck
him he fed, and in the heat of passion he (White)
picked up the Ratchet and threw 1t aimlessly down
the stairs The prisoner held to await the result
of Jobarski' injuries.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

CHALLENGE FROM WALLACE ROSS, THE CANADIAN.
The Sportsman are requested to state that
Wallace Ross. the Canadian sculler, who recently
rived in England, is DESTROYS Of measuring blades
over the Thames Championship Course with George
Tarryer, whom he is prepared to within two
months from the date of signing articles tor f10O
side The match be made by sending deposit
20 the Sportsman Office, where articles be drawn
up aud signed."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
AN INSURANCE SUIT.

The suit of II. A. Robinson and ID. 4. Appleton
against the Columbia Fire Insurance Company was
concluded yesterday in the Kings County Circuit Court
before Judge Pratt. When plaintiffs place on Broad
way and Bond street. this city. burned the Col
umbia Company was one Of four other insurance
companies who claimed they not liable for the
loss Judge Pratt directed that verdict "a 4S9 20
be rendered In favor of the plaintiffs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
CUSTOMS SEIZURES.

INSPECTORS connected with the Special Agent
BUREAU seized yesterday on board the Havana
Santiago de Cuba 1.755 cigars Among the passengers
Of the European steamers that arrived yester-
day was lady in whose baggage several new dresses
were found. The officers could not decide whether
the dresses had been not and detained them
for further examination. 1t stated, however, that
the lady IN willing 10 make afdavt that the dresses
have been In and that they will be released The
lady is Cuban and a relative OF leading banker of
this city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
INSTANTLY KILLED.

Thomas Dillon. thirty years of age. a laborer was
instantly killed yesterday by being crushed in
elevator which was used for hosting building mate
rails the Ninth street and Fourth side OF A.
L. Stewards store. While nearing one of the upper
floors deceased incautiously thrust his head the
rail and in an instant crushed between the ele-
vator and the flooring. His body removed to the
Fifteenth precinct station and subsequently to No.
go Tenth avenue. the residence of his FAMILY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
CHARMS OF A MUSICAL BOX.

Thomas Farley. car driver. twenty-three years
old. recently released from the Randall's Island
branch of the Penitentiary was yesterday arrested
and committed for trial, in default of 1000 bail,
q charge of forgery preferred by superintendent
Bowlcs, to whom it is alleged, he wrote order for
musical box presented to the institution by Linda
Gilbert, 'tne prisoners friend In the Harlem
Police Farley made defence to the charge of
having signed Miss Giberts name to the order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

Purveyor to cause thorough inspection to be made
by the force his command of water appurtenances
throughout the city, and TO report to the Board all
of waste of water that summary meas ures may
be taken by prosecutions and fines to prevent the
enormous and Wilful waste now in progress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
PIGEON SHOOTING.
The Nassau Gun Gu

The Nassau Gun Club held their monthly handicap
meeting at Dexter Park, Jamaica road, Long Island.
yesterday. There two events arranged. the
contest for the club gold badge and sweepstakes at
three birds each. The following are the details:-
DEXTER Pack, JAMAICA ROAD. L. I.-PIGEoN SHOOT
Na-TUEsDAY, JAN. T. 1879.-At birds each; hand
leap distance, 80 yards boundary, 4 Of shot,
II and I traps: ties shot off 1T birds each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08
EX-TREASURER KAAIENA.

In the suit Of the city of Hobokcn against the
bondsincn of cx-Trcasurer Ramona to an al
legged deficiency of $4,000 in the Hudson County
a. ~ Circuit Court before Judge Knapp. yesterday,
counsel resumed upon both sides, and the conciu
sion of the arguments Judge Knapp directed the
jury to return special verdict TOR the plaintiff 80
that the case might 20 before the supreme Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-08

Department. estimates tho total loss at No. 70. to
building and stock. at $4,000.
IL is mentioned curious coincidence that
similar hrv occurred the same spot in 1885, and
that number Of bremen nearly lost their lives in
the way.
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Yards

SAME DAY.--Sweepstakes So entry. at three birds
each, rs yards rise; IS to first and Sc to second;
ties shot off, "miss and go out"