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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
THE BROOKLYN DEPARTMENTS.
NEW COMMISSIONER OF CITY woRKs-RUMOR or A
NOMINATION THAT DID NOT REACH THE CON-
MON COUNCIL.

NEW COMMISSIONER OF CITY wORKs-RUMOR OF A
NoMINATloN THAT DID NOT REACH THE COM
MON COUNCIL.
Jacob Worth, who was confirmed as Com
missioner Of City Works In Brooklyn, Monday. took
the oath Of Office yesterday the City Clerks Office and
filed his bond His bOndsmen Michael Hessberg and
Charles Bethor, who qualified In 10000 each. The
Board of City Works. not having been able TO do any
work since the conviction Of Messrs Faherty and Ben
nett several months ago, vast amount OF work has
accumulated. There nearly 100000 granite blocks
to be laid between 500 aud 600 street connections be
paved over, crOsswaks 10 be hld cuVefts 10 bGd and
repair. twcnty-inch Waterman To be put down In
Fourth-aVe four five miles Of other mains to be laid
and many other things 10 be done.
Among the employees OF the Board who were dis
charged just after Messrs. Fahertv and BENEFITS re-
tlrcmeut were number OF sewer and basin examiners.
NOtW outstanding the notice gwen Them they have re-
ported for duty every morning since, but Michael D.
Dddy. superintendent Of Sewers has declined 10 accept
their reports under the direction OF President Massey
Several of these men, IT is now said propose To the
city the recovery OF their salaries durnZ the interval
claiming that Mir. Massey had no power TO appoint
men, he had no power TO discharge Them. Mr. Massey
says that there no authority TO retain any Of the
employees at tine time OF the disorganzation OF the
BOdfd.
a singular Is reported 10 have occurred in the
City Hall during the meeting OF tie Aldermen on Mon
day. Just after Mr Worth had been confirmed, A is
Mayors office The former went out OF the building,
while Mr.. Rice started To upstairs carrying what
OF Aldermen. AT the foot OF the stairs he Is said TO
have been met by Robert furcy. who is known
" Boss" MclIughln's " lieutenant" and " Bub Me-
Lhughu, Tue cNfrc commissioners One OF thebe men,
10 f. alleged, Sc zed the envelope MIR Ricc's hands,
tore open ana declared that u should hot be sent o
the Board Mr. Rice hurricdy ran after the Mayor, who
returned, and the four rrt,d TO the MlyOTn Office
The communication Is said 10 have contained the
nation OF Benjamin h. Hopkins, Republican of the
Fourth Ward. Tor Fire Commissioner, III the place OF
ever stated yesterday that ali the nomIa ions which
xer m Oh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
THE INDICTED BANK OFFICER.

JOSEPH A. BIAIRs CONNECTION WITH THE ME-
on,NIcs' Na,IoSsL BANK TEMPORARILY SEW
Erred.
Joseph A. BLAIR. the paying teller OF the Mechan-
les National Bank, who is under indictment for
manslaughter in-shooting his coachman. Armstrong
at Montcair ~ j.. is short in accounts with the BANK
about 81 800. The difference is said to be in large
measure incidental to the position he occupied ana
TO be the accumulation of discrepancies during the
five years he has held it,. The former teller was III
the habit of making his account good from day 10
day az the differences occurred. his course
MIR. Blair was unable to follow. and there
fore allowed the differences TO actn n nun =,
without making them known to the oncers vi
the bank During the tellers recent absence lioh
the hank the officers discovered the discrepancy
President sherman expressed yesterday the OPINION
thai Mr. Blair had not taken the money LOT MS own
use and Mr. Blair himself declares that the amount
was simply The sum of incidental discrepancies lsual
in banks Mr. BlaI's connection with the bahk nas
been severed for the present pending the result Oh
pis triol nnder the Indictment for manslaughter.
The bank will continue his salary until August. III
the trial should result favorabiX 10 hI.
Blair the officers of the bank VIII CONSIDER
then the prnprietv of rcinstatlng MN III h'
former position. The directors are sara 10 synpa-
thize with Mr. Blair, but claim also that they aIt
bound 10 protect the integrity OF their trusts IL
was Thought probable that the teller would DC re-
stored after rest and release from indictment: MI
Blair has been employed in the bank for hitecn
years-for five years as paying teller. lie Is sald 10
have been an excellent officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
FENIAN BURIED WITH HONORs.

The funeral of Edward O'Kelly. the Fenian, who
died last Sunday in St. MchaePs Hospital, Newark,
took place Yesterday with considerable pOmp. The
remains had been removed from the hospital to the
house of Daniel Kane, No. 155 Warren-St, Newark,
and Law encased IN a handsome coffin, surrounded
with flowers and lighted candles After brief
service the members Of several Irish military com
panies marched around he bier, each man kissing
then conveyed to st. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church in Highest, where another service was
held. The SaTsfeld aud Emerald Guards. the
MED the hearse Many private coaches and car
rlages in the rear formed long procession. A
number of New-YOrk friends of the deceased man
were present, among them being General Burke,
John Breslin, Patrick O'Bnen and Theodore Owens.
The interment took place at the Cemetery of the
Holy Sepulchre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
ADIrsTIyG 4 DISPUTE IN NEWARK.

The officers OF the American Union Telegraph
Company and their counsel held a conference last
evening with the city authorities Of Newark rea-
tive to the recent trouble between them IN setting
up the telegraph poles. The conference was
held i'm the MAYORS chamber formal apology
was made by the telegraph men 10 the authorizes
for their nasty action IN erecting the poles. lheY
promised also, that they would discontinue pro-
crodlngs until the requirements o. the recent Com
mon Council resolution were complied wlth
namely that the consent of the properiy-Owners
agreed TO suspend hostltIcs, and thus the dispute
was amicably arranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
AID EoR A KANSAS TOWN.

The Rev. Charles Parker, of Irving, Marshall
County. Kan known as The Blind Preacher"
now residing at Oceanic, Monmouth County, y. D.,
has issued an appeal in behalf of the City of Irving
The tornado which swept across that city recently
destroyed between forty and City dwellings, killed
seventeen persons and severely injured more than
ffty others. The furniture, kitchen utensils, BEDS,
bedding and wearing apparel of the injured persons
were entirely destroyed. Subscriptions can be sent
TO Kennedy, Hutchinson d Co., bankers. No. >
Wal-st. Gifts of every kind are needed and al will
be acknowledged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
ILLEGAL CIGARMAKING.

Deputy Revenue Agents Clark and Coleman, of
Revenue Agent Brookss Office. yesterday seized a
cigar factory in tenement house. No. lao Delaney
st. They found two men at work, Morand. the re-
puted proprietor and Charles Levando workman.
Norand told the officers that he had applied for a
permit. but bad been unable 10 obtain bOndsmaD.
While The officers we're examining the place Morand
stepped out and has not since been seen. Leyando
said that he had only just come TO work, and that
lac knew nothing about the place. A small guam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
Announcements
A CARD.
W. YORK July II. 1879.

NEW.YORK July II, 1879.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: As an original method OF ADVERTISING last
chartered yacht had HIGGINS GERMAN LAUNDRY SOAP"
painted on sails employed to along ths
shore Of Coney Stand thousands u visitors thera
could the advertisement.
1t novel, original effective and at all offensive "a
the public This season made similar arrangement sup
posing It would be equally unobjectionable.
Iregre however the idea has been borrowed or stolen
BY number of mitaors whose Joint resulted in
the establishment OF public nuisance
have withdrawn my boat although df
the whole
CHAs. 5. HIGGSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
whether IL will be wise to continue lighting the
streets.


LONG ISLAND.
STONY BROoK.-The inquiry into the cause OF
death Of the Young man Thomas III. Lyons, VINO was
IN the employ of Daniel Sherry, was continued yes
terday before Justice Rogers Lyons was f0nnd
dying at the foot of the hay ladder in the barn.
The attendance at the inquest yesterday was SO
large that the testimony was taken in the open ar
in SUI al grove opposite the school house. Reuben
Jones' colored man, testified that he saw Lyons on
the evening of June IA in Shaw's ice cream saloon
at Port Jefferson.
HUDSON RIVER towns
CRoToN FALLs.-A Village Improvement Society
has been organized.
WHITE PLAINs.-George Wise, wSo was recently
indicted by a Grand Jury of Westchester County
for the commission of arson, burglary ana grand
larceny. through his counsel, Martin j. keogh put
in a plea of insanity The question was brought
before the Court of Sessions yesterday, county
Judge Clifford presiding. Doctors Bacon, schmidt
Balch and Collins were examined by MI. he0gh IN
behalf of the prisoner, who yelled and resisted the
officers when be was brought into court He was
haudcuffcd and lay on the floor. Judge Clifford de-
cIded that the prisoner was insane. His counsel
moved that he should be sent to an asylum, and
this was done. 90. Charles q. Banks, Register of
Westchester County, has appointed Sherburne Z.
Van Tassell, of Yonkers Deputy Register, in place
of James II. Moran, resigned. Mr.. Van lasseil IL
Republican. An Englishman is examining the
villages along the line of the Hudson River for a
site for a linen mill which it IS proposed to remove
from England. Ii is stated the mill employs 1000
hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
SECRETARY sHERMAN'S VISIT.

The Secretary Of the Treasury is expected to be in
New-York to-day. His visit is said to have no RET
ereuce to the public business He will visit prob
ably the Sub Treasury and the Custom House. ac-
known that ANYTHING in the public service requires
his attention. Collector Merritt is absent from the
citv detained mt his home by a slight attack of
maarial disease. lie is not expected TO return be-
fore the last of the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
MR.. HussEYs BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.


The reported appointment of receiver OF tie
affairs OF Erwin A. Hussey, the senior partner OF
Hussey & Co., brokers, at No. GO Broadway, was
surprise not only to the members and friends of the
firm but to the receiver also Neither Mr.. lluSsey
nor William j. Mann, the receiver, had received
Yesterday official information of the appointment.
A. L. Palmer, the person on whose application the
appointment is reported to have been made, is
wholly unknown to Mr. Mann. A public announce
ment was made in the Stock Exchange that the sta
bilitv of the firm would not be affected by the pro-
ceedings, whatever they might turn out TO toe. Mr.
Hussey who has been member of the Stock TX
change for many years, was formerly shlpmast"r
He retired from the sea about eighteen years ago,
and entered INTO business as member OF the firm OF
Southland, Wright d HusSey Among the customers
of the firm was a Mr.. Palmer, of Nova Scotia,
LAWYER who had gained considerable interest In
shipping. The firm afterward was dissolved
and Captain Hussey formed new cOpartneT-
ship. The new firm retained the business
of Palmer and from it a complication arose.
which resulted in a suit at law. The case was car
RED TO the Court of Appeals, which decided against
Mr.. Hussev, who argued his own case. The judg-
ment is said to have turned on points Of law Mr.
IIussey at once made an assignment. and since That
time both persons have claimed that one owed the
other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
CHANGES IN THE POST OFFICE.

BIZ the coming reorganization among the letter
carriers of the Post Office Department considerable
change will be made in this city. Up to the present
there have been IN all AL carriers and collectors
OF these, 500 have received 1881; thirty
five, 1926: thirty-two, $G42, and forty-five,
$500 per annum. Those receiving the lat
ter amount are known auxliiaries, and
they are promoted to the regular service as va
cances occur. The Department has ordered that
the etter-carrers shall be divided into two classes
The first class will be composed of letter carriers
proper. and the second of ettcr-cooctors. Two
thirds of the eteTcauierS, to be selected from the
present taft will be in the first class, and Will re-
ceiye 81 900 per annum. and the remainder are to
be the second class at salary OF TSOO. by tne
new arrangement, while a large NUMBER VINO nave
been in the recent of 1891 Will have their incomes
increased to 81. 900, sixtv-fve will be reduced to
$500 a year. All the others, with INC exception OF
the auXiliares, will have their salaries increased TO
$500. The selection OF men for the ilrst Grass VIII
be made on the ground of efficiency and faithful
ness determining weight being given to length OF
service only IN cases of equal merit
The regular quarterly examination OF the asSort-
ers of letters for city distribution in the General
Post Office has just been conciuded having occu-
pied several days. Twenty-nine clerks were exam
ined, and the result showed remarkable proficiency
Each man was tested on 1000 cards. These cards
bore the names of the bOX-hOlders, and there are
10000 bOx-holdcTS' names. Robert Miller ONLY
made three errors, and came ont ahead his average
being 90.7S. john IObn was second, with -FOUR
errors. The system was begun a little over two
wears ago and on the first examination the highest
average obtained was 81. Inc general average
has increased at every examination. and III
the one just concluded the two highest ON the list
received over 80 per cent The system has gwen
great satisfaction, 1t does away entirely with the
petty icaousIes to rank which formerly existed
in tie office The grading of the clerks is deter
mined by the result of tho examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Brproort Hopse-Secretarv Evarts. Henry Howard
and Lieutenant Colonel F. D. Grey OF England Ersrstt
W0nse-Reqr. Admiral Reed Werden. U. S ". and Dane
Magone Of Ogdeushurg y. Windsor Hon-Srnnt9r
Theodore VI PomerOy OF Auburn. n Y ana w , btanut
PART H0tef-Nicente DatuOn
Minister for Guatemala at Washington and Senator William
Dro Secretary 81 the Japanese LEGATION az Washington
Styfsr1uf William VI. springer Of l
nos - Ffnh Areppr Hofei-Seuafor John w Johnston OF
virginia and Judge Israel = Spencer. OF syracuse
endon Housc-Elward j. Phelps, OF Vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
CARING FOR THE HEALTH OF THE CITY.

Dr. Z. II. james, Assistant Sanitary Superintend-
ent yesterday made a report to the Board Of
Health concerning the work of the special corps Of
physicians recently appointed TO visit tenement
houses during the warm weather. The report stated
that during the past week the physicians visited
1920 tenements containing 1854 families. They
had treShed 7d6 cases OF sickness, given 664 pre-
scTpticB, and distributed 233 tickets for the float
ing hospital of st. Johns Guild The most sickness
had been found IN the Sixth Seventh, Tenth,
Eleventh, Thirteenth, Seventeenth and Eighteenth
Wards.
A communication was sent to the Board from
Sanitary Inspector Bryant stating that the slips at
the foot of West TWeuty-thlTd-st. were partially
filled with filthy material which caused most often
siye odors In view of the fact that upwards OF 40
600 persons visit the ferry and steamboat docks at
this place each day, the Inspector recommended
that the slips be dredgod, and that the Ofensi We
material be removed from beneath the docks and
the ferry house. The communication was referred
to the Department OF Docks.
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came known that the first lot was sold, prices al,
into great excitement. The sale was very freely
discussed yeste!ay, but 1t had no particular eiiect
ON tho market prices. The market opened 1 g cents
betteraud closed with the advance lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16

tity of cigars and tobacco was seized; The ollceIs
also seized twenty-seven cgarmoulds, Two PIesse5s
and number of empty stamped boxes. o anon
States Commissioner Shields held Levando III pow
bail to await the action of the Grand jury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
MAXINE INIELLIGEyOE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
sun r,,es. s42 sun .. 1899 Clock fast On AS
Moon rises. 100 Moon sOuths 046 MOOls days q
HIGH WATER ToDAY-A
sandy Hook. 6:lO GOV. Island. $50 Hell Gate 730
Hon WATER ropAr-P.
sandy Hook. 53s Gov I,IA0d. G.lO Hell Gate 1863
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
AN EXTRAORDINARY SALE OF WHEAT.

There was good export trade in the wheat mar
ket yesterday. Among the transactions was the
sale OF a lot of ,O0OO 600 bushels of No. Chicago
and Milwaukee, spot. wheat, to arrive soon. 1t
will be taken to the United Kingdom. This is one
of the largest lots ever exported, and the sale in
wolves 81 900. 1T caused considerable Discus
sion Oh the Produce Exchange yesterday. because
this is the second time within ten days that such
amount has been sent abroad. Both lots Were
bought and sold by the same firms. When 1t be-
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f. HOWARD g. Co.
Are making

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That re controlled by their clocks and are perfectly reliable
The dial can placed any distance nom the clock and @
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
HOME NEWS.

THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNUTS NO
2Is BROADWAY
Gam sO7 Noon eOo 3 o. m. 900 Midnight $50.
Highest during the day. 09~. Lowest ~.
Average 8is" same DAY. 1878. 1917
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16

T LABORATORY OF NATURE.-ASAHEL-
- WAUKEsIA MINERAL SPRING WATER or death
Physicians London Paris Vienna Berlin ana other Euro
pean ties empioyed eighteen months without SUGGEST
10 inflammation Of the bladder terminating
Bghrs disease Of the kidneys aud dropsy They PrsscDea
all The reputable mineral spring waters during Their trea0
Inent Tie aly returned New-YOrk and employed Oli
medical professors with other mineral waters Tor m0nht
without relief when she commenced the ASA lei Naten
without other treatment and was cured IN ess a hol
As this presented daily deaths slou ceItahy
be prevented By Of such wonderful natural preDaa
ton 10 dropsy gravel stone BrRhts disease OaDeie a
Urinary ana ysis, physcens ADVICE ana
book free Depot. No Z0l Broadway. New-lork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16
SHIP NEUS.

PORT OF enthusiastically is
ARRIVED.
sI Rhiwlndda l}r Allan. CardiQ uly ]. 10 Dulley
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-20

P'ltt>bo.o Record We mr..
pleased to learn that the Rev.
Edmund Joyner. of Hickory. y.
e, has accepted the Ree.orShip
OF the Episcopal church at this
place. and viii arrive here the
latter part Of this month
MGrfreesboro Enquirer; The
warehouse OF the Farmers (
Mechanics Steamboat Transpor-
tation Company, at the town
wharf, was entirely destroyed BY
fire Saturday night. The los
Is estimated at $1,000, with no
insurance. 1t is supposed 10
have been the work of an inccn.
diary, as there had been no ire
Ill the building that day. For
tunately there were bu, few
goods In it at the time. Wear,
glad to learn that il will he le-
built at once.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-20
CORRECT!-We are decided,

CoRREcT.-We are decidedly
IN favor of retaining the State
Geologist and not only this, but
we hope the Legislature Will
permit our people to enjoy the
benefits of that office by pub
fishing the Biologists reports
for free distribution, or at any
rate they should be furnished at
the cost of publication. The
present price 50, We beIieve,) is
entirely too much. The offi,e Of
State Geologist can be made ex-
ceedingly useful and valuable in
bringing the great resources of
the State to the attention Of cap
ltallsts, and we can't imagine
how $1,000 a year could be ex-
pended to better advantage
Messenger.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-20

In talking or writing let your
words be few and we'll chosen.
Let not the stream Of your
life always be a murm uring
stream.
The best Way to condemn bad
traits is by practicing good ones.
Every art is best taught by
example goods deeds produce
good friends.
The majority Of mankind use
their first years to make their
last miserable.
A quarrel is, nine times ont Of
ten, merely the fermenta ion ola
mis- understanding.
You cannot dream yourself
into a character you must ham
mer and forge yourself one.
The Catholic population OF the
United States is estimated to be
abount six million and a half.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-20
The Times That Try Mems
Souls.

When he pops the question,
When his wife wants 10 talk
and he dosen't.
When he writes to his best girl
and has To wait two weeks for a
reply.
When he pokes his head
through his last clean shirt and
finds no button on behind.
When he walks twelve miles
to see his girl and then fin 3 her
out with his rival.
When be buys a new pair of
shoes and discovers two big nails
sticking up IN the heels.
When he burries around the
corner and lands square in The
arms OF a man who holds his
|. @. Y.
When he takes his girl out
and discovers that he has left
his pocketbook at home in his
old trousers.
When he comes home early
IN the morning and his wife
wants to hold a little debating
society In the lower hall.
When he goes home at night,
finds a house full Of company.
and his wife blissfully ignorant
of the fact that dinner is not
ready.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-20
Married Without Shoes

About twenty wears ago a
young fellow named Johnson.
III the wilds of the Cheat Noun
talns, in West Virginia. made
up his mind to be married.
But you have not a penny,
demonstrated his friends.
Il have my hands. 4 man
was given two hands, n to
scratch for himself and Tie other
for his Wife," he said.
On the day of the wedding
johnson appeared in a whole
coat and trousers, but barefooted.
This is hardly decent" said
the clergyman. Il will lend you
a "a + of shoes"
NO" said Johnson. When
| can buy shoes, / will wear them
not before"
And he stood up to be married
without any thought of his feet.
The same sturdy .directness
showed itself in his future course.
What he had not money to pay
for be did without. He hired
himself to a farmer for a years
work. With the money he saved
be bought a couple Of acres Of
wood land and a pair of sheep,
built a hut, and went to work on
his ground.
His sheep increased; as time
flew by he bought more then
he sold off the cheaper kinds
and invested in South down and
and French Merino. His neigh
bors tried by turns raising cattle,
horses, or gave their attention to
experimental farming.
johnson having once found
out that S eep-raising in his dis
trict brought a handsome profit,
stuck to it. He had that shrewd-
ness in seeing the best way, and
that logged persistence in fol-
lowing it which are the surest
elements of success.
Stock buyers from the Eastern
markets found that johnson 5
feeces were the finest and his
mutton the sweetest on the Cheat.
He never allowed their reputa-
ton to fall-the end of which
course is that the man who mar
ried barefooted, is now worth a
large property.
The story is an absolutely true
one, and may point a moral for
the hordes of stout, able bodied
men who crowd the cities this
winter, complaining that they
must starve for want Of work
Southern Home.