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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
LOYAL TO 1AMMANY.

The Tammany Committee on Organization met at
four o'clock yesterday afternoon. at Tammany Hall
After the of the regular routine business
reports read from the committees appointed to
examine into the charges OF irrcgularity made
against tho managers of the Twelfth and Nineteenth
districts during the last election. These reports
were long. elaborate and carefully prepared. They
exonerated exCoroner Woltman ana Thomas
OCailaghan from any participation i'll the
irregularities complained OF. and attested the
conviction OF the committees that these "bravcs"
had no knowledge OF such transactions. Other par
ties, however, III these districts were declared to
have been guilty OF gross breaches confidence and
improper use OF their power aud positions. and the
committees recommended that they be summary
dealt with at the next meeting of the General Com
mittoe. such evidence as had been obtained by tho
committees III support of the charges held against
the two corrupt districts was laid before the
mittee on Organization. ana 1t was recomin nded
that 1t be held tor the present. As the
reports accepted and acted upon the COMMITTEES
adjourned to meet next Wednesday. The General
Committee will assemble FRIDAY to settle tho
time tor holding the primaries
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FRENCH IMMIGRANTS COMING.

superintendent Jackson. Of Castle Garden. has re-
ceived communication. under date of November n.
from Eugene Humbert. of Petite Raon (pras do
Senones France in which the latter states that he
has been requested by Large number of families in
that vicinity inquire concerning the prospects for
immigrants in this country. Among other questions
Mr.. Humbert asks II French workmen well re-
ceved in the States of Massachusetts. Vermont and
Rhode Island. and il there is certainty OF their
obtaining employ ment in the cotton manufac-
cotton spinners and the average
price OF lodgings for families and of board
FOR single and He says that
there a small industry at Petite Iaon. which con-
sists in buying from cotton weavers and spiuners
the gleauings that have been used to cloan the
looms, washing them and finally selling them to
such factories do not manufacture cotton, as
well railroads and steamers to clean their
try exists i'll the United States. He also asks which
State is tho best tor agric to settle and
inquiries to the kind OF land sold by the govern
ment and offered to settlers by the railroads. The
lumber dealers OF his section he says. know
II the United States government still sells woods
well located in commercial sense, and at
what prices such woods can be purchased. These
lumber Dealers he states, would ike to be located
to roads, SO that they could sell to the
interior and export to Europe at little expense
possl BILE. Mr. Humbert then announceethat num-
Der OF families, consisting OF over two hundred per-
sons, intend to emigrate to this country, and that
the greater number OF them will leave next March
and April. Three families OF twenty souls intend to
start about Christmas. He claims that il these 200
immigrants are pleased with America larger num-
Der will eave.every year. because his OF coun
try has been overrun since 1872 with natives Of
Alsace and Lorraine, who cannot get along aud who
do not wish 10 return TO their native LAND. Supern
tendent Jackson will send all the information asked
for without delay, and will give encouragement to
these French people to onigrate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21

A TERRIBLE STAB WOUND.

MICHAEL BoHES, PURSUING A MAN WITH
PAVING STONE, RECEIVES A PROBABLY FATAL
INJURY.
At tho Yorkville Police Court yesterday morning
John Connolly arraigned y charge OF assault,
which. according to medical certificates is likely %
become one of murder vt any moment. From what
elected from those who wero present when
Michael Dohen, of No. 1877 East Twenty
third street. received his probably fatal wound.
Il appears that he. friend named Patrick Hussey
and another man were on their way home yesterday
morning whom they improviscd . sort of athletic
entertainment In Twenty-fourth street for their own
amusemont They were engaged In put
ting tho light stone," the Caledonians
dub the sport and Bohen had piece
Of paving In his hand when he turned
10 ask In what direction he would cast IT, Connolly
passing at the time and, is alleged, he made
some Insulting remark. which reached the others
ears. The stone thrower turned Mt that. and with
tho missile still In his hand pursued Connolly as is
stated, into hall. 1t dark, narrow place,
and his companions hurried after him as
he entered it. They had not reached IL though whom
Bohen appeared again, this time leaning against the
WALL and as no called out hoarseiy Help me. am
stabbed he staggered out into the street His friends
caught him and then they saw that tho blood
fairly gushing from his breast They his clothes
open aud startled at the CHASTITY spectacle pre-
under tho neck stretched downward ss far the
breast bone. and from IL the red was flowing.
They called for help and Policemen Sherwood
and Mcdoldrick. OF the Eighteenth pre-
ried to Bellevue Hospital where the hemorrhage was
stopped, and then at his own request he was taken
home. During tho night, however. the blood began
70 dow again. The bandages we're useless, and tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
MIR. SALA'S LECTURE.

The attention and frequent applause which the
audience gave Mr.. George Augustus Salas lecture
last evening. in Chickering Hall. were highly COM
plimentary to that distinguished journalist and
traveller and at the close of his remarks he thanked
his listeners in warm terms. The audience was
cultivated ore. and many prominent ladies and
gentlemen of the city present. The
lecture, entitled 1.-The shows I Have Seem"
delivered i'll easy and conversational style.
somewhat after the manner Of Wendell Phillips.
and the frequent bits OF humor which iliumined the
discourse "brvught down tho house." The lecture
was u series OF brilliant descriptions OF the leading
pageants which have occurred in England and France
since 1885, among which were the burial of the Duke
of Wellington OF Louis Napoleon, OF the Prince I'm
peria, of Prince Albert and the marriage Of Queen
Victoria. and OF her son. the Duke of Connaught.
The coup ttdt of September and other great events
of modern Paris were graphically portrayed
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gave her any cause for fear He was a
good worker and was found useful about the house
everybody up to yesterday. While she was in the
house fixing things up she heard Max calling from
outside. She went to the door. Max said that some
OF the pigs had got into the stable and asked her
come out and help him to drive them out. She
went out Us lie requested. 'He had piece of wood
in his hand, said she, land US came near him he
struck me on the head with the wood. l screamed.
and he struck me again and again. tell Oh tho
ground, and don't know any about the matter.
He struck me a number of times very hard. each
time on top OF the head never did anything to the
man. and always treated him well. aud can't see
why he should have tried to kin me-"
NH. MABEL's STORY
Mr.. Mabel. the husband of the wounded lady, was
met by the HERALD reporter as he vending his
way to the village apothecary. He is man OF about
age. He gave history OF all he knew
about the crime, as follows:-'On Friday night"
said he. IL made up my mind to 60 10 New
York on the morning following My son, that is my
godson. who lives with ME, also went to the city.
had no thought for my wife. however. because be-
loved that Max was all right. He worked hard.
and did not seem 10 be . bad man. left the house
about seven eight O'Clock the morning and got
back in about three hours. As coming up The
road TO the house some of the neghbors met me and
cried out that Max had killed wife and had taken
all my money. ran to the police and told them
about it and then went home. My wife lying
down in the house. Her head was cut in lot OF
places. 1t looked as 1t her head had been ham,
mefed in The doctor was fixing it up. She knew
me when came into the house aud told me oil
about it,"
The people who dwell near where the Mabel family
lived all say that they heard the scream. ana
what they say is true the police regard 1t some
what strange that assistanc was not promptly rem
dored to the woman before the assassin could have
had time 70 escape. Those who helped Mrs. Mabel
into the house say that she was in horrible con-
diton. Her head was horribly gashed. the top of 1t
being but mass of clotted blood The skull was
smashed. The club is now In possession OF the po-
lice and an accurate diagram Of the scene OF the
bold attempt at murder is being prepared to aid in
the prosecution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
SHERIFF BowE'S APPOINTMENTS.

sherifI-elect Bowe yesterday made formal an
nouncencnt of the principal officials who will con-
duet the business OF his department during the
years lss0-sl-s2. The following are the names:-
Under Sherif--Jocl .. Stevens. Chief of Order Of
Arrest Observation-Disclosures V. Davidson. Sher-
ifi's Auctio Aeer-Thomas IL. sullivan. Sheriifs
Counsel-Acssrs. Knox Mclean. Warden OF Lud-
low Street Jail-Janics l.. Bowe. General Deputies
James Fay, Daniel l.. Finn. John bennett John
Clark. Thomas II. DAILY, william Frederick,
stephen O'Drcn, Peter Is. Mastcrson, William
McEntce. Dennis DE Courcey. Thomas Nc.
spedon, Patrick Il. Beggs. William h. schneider,
Christian suffer and William Teuhomple.
Out of this list only three reappointmcnts have
been made--Messrs. Fay. BENNETT and McSpcdon.
Mr.. stevens, the Under sheriff, occupied q similar
position with Shcriffs brennan and O'lrien, having
had lengthy experience The gentleman ut present
Secretary OF the Tanlmany Society. The other depu
ties are all Understood 10 ve anti-Tanniapy demo
Gratis. Major William Ii. Quincy app.
cant for reappointment in the Order OF Arrest Ds,
partment His successor. Mr.. Davidson, was tor
inorly clerk In tho Marine Court. lie Is q Ninth
ward anti rammanytto.
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SUING HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW.

Joseph Uhl. Of Newtown has sued his mother-in-
law. Mrs. Catherine Engel, OF the village. for
SANDER. laying his damages at $4,000 which she is
abundantly able to pay should jury find verdict
against her. joseph married Miss Kate Engel in
the summer of 1878 and the young couple lived
happily together until July last, when Mrs. Uhl
died, the i'm mediate of her death being
lapse occasioned by the death of her infant born
June "a. Her mother. after the funeral. in
versation, charged her sonn-sw with hav-
ing while drunk the night of July 1,
dragged his wife out of bed and struck her. from the
effect OF which che died next morning. This story
told and repeated again and again with such an
air of truth that Uhl was treated with contumoly.
and for time he could not ascertain the cause.
AS soon rs he did, however. he commenced suit in
the Supreme Court. Queens county. through Coun-
sellor William 4. Slocum and yesterday morning
the served him by the counsel OK
Mrs. Engel. Mr.. n. q. Manly. The defendant pleads
that through grief tor the loss OF her daughter she
became crazed aud did not know what she say
ing. Tho case Is on tho calendar for the January
toe
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HOUSE OF REFUGE.

reporter yesterday called upon Mr.. Edward II.
Donnelly. ono of the State Board of Charity Com
missioners. ct the New York Office. In Madison
avenue. to ascertain what progress Is being made
In the investie cation OF the alleged abuses in
Bandall's Island House Of Refuge About three
months ago the State Board appointed its
Presdon. MIR. Litchwcrthl. Mr.. Donnelly and
Mr.. Van Antwerp. OF Albany. special committee TO
make this investigation, take testimony aud rc-
port For over two months they have been engaged
with stono grapher IN taking testimony at No. 81
Madison avenue and at the Institution. aud have not
yet concluded their abors. Yesterday Assistant City
superintendent Harrison was examined as to the
condition OF the schools of the Refuge; but
the nature OF his testimony has not TRANSFERRED In
deed. Mr.. Donnclly says that none OF the evidence
will be dvugcd until after the COMMITTEES report to
the full Board ut Albany tho second tuesday IN
January. IL In certain that tho report Will
be- ready for that meeting. as the stenographer re-
ports his inability to transcribe his voluminous
notes by that time.
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VETERAN POLICEMEN.

Twelve members Of tho Brooklyn police force. in.
cluding Inspector waddy. two captains four detec-
tivcs and ave patrolmen who ordered to appear
before the Board of Police Surgeons for examination
TO their physical capacity to be continued upon
the active list underwent the ordeal a. head
quarters yesterday There are forty-sour members
OF the department who have served twenty years and
upward, besides who arc sixty years OF ago.
ordered to appear tor examiuaton. should the
Board OF Surgeons recommend the Commits
sioncrs win plsce the names OF tho supcrannuatcd
police officials on the pension rolls. whore they will
be entitled to one-half the salaries paid them
the active last. The Surgeons will mako their
official report upon the condition OF the mon In Q
few DAYS when tho Commissioners will determine
as to Tho disposition which they will make OF the
voka
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ADJUSTMENTS.


This romantic farce new to German Americans.
was produced last night the Thalia before full
house. Not since the Thalia opened has such q
hrst night success been scored this. One of the
taoleaux IN the second act recalled four times.
and when the curtain finally fell on the picture the
house rang again with applause. 1t was drunken
scene. with new square dance aud songs and the
appreciation was not il-timed. for it vel!
done as the chiquot dance and chorus in "Flder-
mouse. The farce takes its from the fact that
hraps. who is hint-hearted wretch. is deprived by
heavenly influence of his sleep, after ultng
the witches, who inform him that he can buy sleep
from the first man he meets, he purchases the sleep
OF the shoemaker Elchelkraut. A double ubplot of
love runs through the farce. giving occasion in
eral OF the scenes for catching songs and duos One
OF the scenes is laid beyond the clouds another in
the bowels of the EARTH thereby afording the scenic
artist Of the house opportunities for the display of
his craft which have not been lost When kraps
thinks to enjoy the sleep he has pur-
chased he is tornented with dreams, all
OF which presented to the audience by
means OF gauze screen. The shoemaker IL made
happy for awhile with so 900 thalers, the price for
which he sold his sleep; but wakefulness begets
wasteful habits. and he spends one-han Of his money
or has it stolen from him. His sister-in-lxw. TO
whom he has given the other half. finally marres
him. and q happy denouement ensues, he gaining
sleep. wife and wealth again. Fraulein Cottrelly
Fraulein Uhl. Herr Lube Herr Adolphi and Herr
Conred deserve special mention for tho excellence
OF their work. The management intend to continue
the play through the holidays. and the warmth OF
last nights reception encourages hopes that
tertained for "iong run"
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KNOCKED SENSELESS.

Michael Lynch and Edward White we're yesterday
morning fixing the roof Of No. 10 East Fourth street.
The roof is . sianting one aud being
cred with paper. large and heavy roll OF this
paper was placed the men. ready for Oscar
Frey burg. the nine-y ear-od son of Mr.. Frcybnrg.
proprietor OF the saloon No. "a East Fourth street.
was play ing in the street below. White while
rying the roll. let it tall to tho street. and II struck
Oscar, knocking him senselcss. Policeman wilkin.
son. Of the Seventeenth precinct arrested the inen.
Dear taken 70 hospital, where his injuries
SO severe that his death dcemad imminent In
Essex Market Police Court Lynch was discharged.
there was no evidence that he concerned in tho
tho affair. White. however. was locked up to await
the result OF the little fellows injuries.
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CLEANING The STREETS.

within the past few days number OF changes
have been made in tho street Cleaning Department..
The object of those changes was last night ex.
planned by Captain Williams, who stated that
those at the head of the bureau had adopted now
plan Tor cleaning the streets Henceforth they will
be cleaned in the Same manner tho streets
Of London. shortly before midnight last night loo
laborers and lao carts were set to work to clean
broadway from the Battery to Thrty-second street.
When that thoroughtare is thoroughly cleaned
another force will be set 10 work in the lower part
of the city, and 1t IL believed that before to-day
all the streets below Canal street will have been
swept.
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PERMANAGH RELIEF FUND.

Mr. Robert A. Johnston, president. acknowledges
the receipt OF the following subscriptions for the
poor of the county Fermanagh. Ireand:-J. G. John.
ston. $1,000; Robert Johnston. president. 5000;
Scholes Brothers. 500; Dr. Joseph Moorehead. $50;
John G. Johnston. $75: Peter McManus. SIS; Thomas
Nixon. s25; John Britton, S25; A Friend of Forma-
nagh SIS: George A. Wide. $50; Edward Nixon.
500: J. II. Reynolds. so; samuel McCreery $40;
John Watkins. So; John Mcguire. So: James John-
ston SIS; J. W. Robinson, So; John Gormley, IS. and
several other subscriptions to the amount OF $4,000.
Subscriptions will only BIO received and ack wledged
by the President Mr.. Robert johnston. the
Treasurer, Mr. Scholes. Sixteenth street aud First
avenue.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Miss Bessie Darling is reported to be meeting with
considerable success the southern circuit.
Nmc Julia Rlve-King. the pianiste. has returned
from Massachusetts,. whore she gave recently num-
Der OF concerts.
The Boston Theatre 'pnaforo'' Company win ap.
pear tho opera Christmas week at the Academy
Music, brooklyn.
MIR. John Mccullough. supported by Mr.. Y. b.
wardc. will play virgInius tomorrow evening tho
Brooklyn Park Theatre.
"Frcuch Flats" is still the attractive play at the
Union square Theatre. and fails to send it,
audiences home in the best of humor.
rho Muiligan Guards continue to hold . nightly
Jubilee over their "Christmss" at the Theatre Conn.,
ique and make people uproarious with fun.
Tho san Francisco Minstrcls viii probably never
DO jollicr than during tho holidays. couple Of
hours with them is sure cure for tho blues.
The Tourists will reopen at Havorly's Theatre. In
this city. on the Sch OF January. They have drawn
largo houses during their Boston engagement.
The Strategists still hold tho boards OF tho Broad
way Opera House. between rhirticth and Thirty-rs
streets, and are steadily winning popular favor.
"An Arabian Night" ct Days has proved very
lncky one for the enterprising manager. The play
is full Of entertainment and is drawing largo houses
Mr. Lester wallack's company. on New Years
afternoon. will appear at the Brooklyn Park Theatre
In tho play that they will perform here In the
evening.
Tony Pastor will give series Of grand seances at
his cosey theatre until tho close OF tho festive
son. His variety entertainment is not surpassed
anywhere.
''rhe Galley Slave" at Haverys Theatre. has thus
far proved OF the dramatic OF thu sea
son. The houses have boon full nearly 80 II
every performance.
Tomorrow night. at the Grand Opera House, Mt
Sothsrn introduces his famous brother Sam" aud
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS CENTURY
CLUE.

Tho folio wing gentlemen have been elected officers
Of the Washington Heights Century Club for the
coming year:-President. Hosea Is. Perkins; First
Vice President. Richard Carman Combs Second
Vice President, David l.. Baker; Secretary. DIR.
George f. Jackson Treasurer, l. /. Stillipgs Isaac
L. Poet. LII. D.. elected chairman OF tho Kxecu-
tiye 10 futttee.
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deep cash was laid open anew. Before the HEM
orrhsge could be iessened the patient had
become unconscious. and throughout the morn
ing he gave no sign of life except by heavy.
stertorous breathing. The physicians who were
called in to attend him declared that his wound
lotIhcation To- that eject to the Yorkville Police
Court when Connolly arraigned there and com.
United 10 await the result OF Boben's injuries. IL
Policeman McCrann. of the Fig hteenth precinct.
who arrested the prisoner. He had been furnished
by Hussey with his description, and he TOOK nm
into custody in q stable in Twenty-fourth ssreet.
Connolly denies all knowledge OF the Affair." but nc
was positively Identified.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
JEWISH CHARITIES.

Two prominent Hebrew charities appeal to-day TO
tho benevolent for aid. The Chanucka reception Of
the Ladies' Deborah Nurse and Child's Protectory
will be held from twelve to six o'clock. ut the up
town branch. Elghtysixth street. between First aud
Second avenues. An address will be delivered by
Mr.. David McAdan. The Downtown Hebrew Ladies'
benevolent society will give grand vocal and in
strunenta concert and ball this evening in aid Of
the charity fund at Terrace Garden Fifty eighth
street between Lexington and Third avenues.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-12-21
MASONIC ELECTION.

TIE following officers have been elected and ap-
pointed In zetiand Chapter. No. iN. Royal Arch
Masons. for tho ensuing year:-John W. Graham.
High Priest: William J. Spence. King; +. W. Rem
ington, scribe: Arthur Boycc. Treasurer; Joseph
Hurd Secretary; William Shipsey. q. OF L.. q. +.
Dccslcy. T.. s.; Edward Adams. Il. A. c.; Arthur
Boyce, Jr.. Master OF Third Veil. william NJ Deuel.,
Veil; o. N. Arnold. organist. and Edward White,
MI
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AID FOR ALL IRELAND.

An organization for the relief OF the poor OF the
entire island held meeting recently at the offices OF
the Engrant Industrial Savings Bank. It was re-
solved that the prospect Of famine in Ireland called
for immediate relief. and Henry L. Hoguet was
elected receive funds for that purpose.
Judge G. p. Daily presided and Mr. Richard OGor-
man was secretary. A Committee OF Management
Wi also APPOINTED.