New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-05-02
NETWORK CITY.

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The new dinner cards at Tiffany's are in the shape
of a folding screen
The handsomest bonnets at A. T. Stewards have
the pointed Marie Stuart brim.
A highway robbery was committed in Spring-st
on Wednesday in broad daylight.
When the hand-bill distributors begin TO ignore
you il Is high time TO get new SUIT OF clothes'
Fisher. charged with passing a worthless check at
the Metropolitan Hotel, is said to be an escaped
luuatic from Harrisburg.
The National Union of survivors of Andcrsonyille
and other Southern prisons vii meet at the ROSS
more Hotel on May 13, at noon.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company the former Olhcels anu
committees were reelected yesterday.
A level case shown at the Meridian Britannia es-
tablishmcnt is of Venetian glass IN gay colOrS, ana
mounted on a gold and silver standard.
Henry c. Howell yesterday made general assign
ment for the benefit OF creditors to James W. NC
CullOh, with preferences of about T1,OOO
Several Broadway policemen zeaously emulate
the example of Captain Williams, and vigorously
cuff unre generate bOotblacks and newsDoys where
ever found.
In entering or leaving horse-car, always step on
or of with the foot that is toward the rear of the
car And if you're always so particular you'll
probably keep your perpendicular.
The infant child of Daniel " NIaTcer which was
shot by its drunken father on last Thursday night
at No 22S East Extraordinarily irst-st.,
died at the Nnety-ninth Street Hospital.
The Committee of Organization appointed re-
tobacco trade. is holding numerous sessions IL is
expected that its report VIII soon be ready.
By looking until YOU find the planet Mercury
early in the morning or late at night, you can now
see It, ii is some three and half feet from the
sun, and about the size OF a Ied-eyed bean.
J. b. Holiness of II; IL. HolIister q Co., and j. b.
Dumort, Of Morris K. Jesup. Patton y Co.. were
elected members of the Stock Exchange yesterday.
There were various changes IN partnerships.
The members of the Produce Exchange will hold
n meeting tomorrow TO give expression 10 thelf
views on the proposed constitutional amendments
in relation to free canals now before the Leglsla-
tuTe.
August 10th has been selected for the first ap,:
pearance of John +. Raymond IN the new play OF
"IchabCd Crane, which George faweetI ltoWe Ia nhs
constructed on the basis OF the famous Sleepy Hol-
low legend.
Charles II. Tugman, member Of the Chicago Board
Of Trade was admitted 10 bail yesterday by Justice
Smith at the Tombs, in the sum OF $500. ON
charge of assault and battery preferred by +: j.
Hurst, president of the National Line Steamship
Company.
The work of the City Mission for April is reported
1884 visits 5O7 meetings, 251 temperance pledges
&c, 900 tracts 219 families aided. The receipts for
the month were, S2162 %; the payments
SO. O67 81 the deficit $3.50 ~.
The boy George Burrell, who ran away from BOs
ton because he had read in some dime novel that
New-YOrk was heavenly city TO live III, and who
had good crvIng-spell in the Tombs Police Court
yesterday. His parents arrived OPPORTUNITY Oh the
Boston tram ana took linn nome.
There is no sight more invigorating than to o
tall and well-dreSsed gentleman rise In crowded
street-car and with an courteous smile and an
elaborate gesture give his seat TO handsome lady,
and then, after he has obtained her profound graft
tude for his self-denial, to hop right off on the
same block at his own store So shines good deed
in naughty world.
James Mooney. better known TO his admirers as
Pimples" yesterday seized package valued at
1910 from one of Stewards wagons. The driver,
Hillock, pursued HIM, when, being crippled In one
he, btt,,,, hic faith and hiu
prisoner to the Police Court, where he was held III
default of 81 900 bail. Merchants should always
employ persons with sound teeth.
George Douglas, son of the proprietor of the New
York Riding Academy, and DR.. +. J. Bumstead of
East Thlrty-eighth-st., were thrown from
wagon yesterday, in Central Park, near Mount
st. Vincent. Young Douglas struck upon his head,
was rendered senseess, and died soon after being
removed to the Ninety ninth Street Hospital.
DR.. Bumstead had an arm broken. but escaped
other injury.
The official investigation as to the cause of the
collision between the steamer Newport and the tug
Fidelity, by which the latter was sunk in the East
River April 49, was begun yesterday by the United
States Local Inspectors of Steam Vessels Mathews
and jayne and the testimony went to show that
the Fidelity blew her whistle promptly but that
the collision was inevitable when the Newport re-
sponded.
William II. Milford, the business manager of
NiblO's Garden, received telegram from the Man
sion House at Roselle, n j., Wednesday stating that
John II. Starin was very sick at that place. and
unable TO return to Newfork to arrange for the
pavment of the salaries of the employees of the
theatre, due on last Tuesday. In the meantime,
however Mr. milford said that all the persons con-
nected with the theatre were satisfied with the
rangement by which they are to be paid out of the
receipts of the house.
Alta meeting of the stockholders Of the Kansas
Pacific Railroad Company yesterday the following
directors were elected: Sidney Dillon, Jay Gould,
+. L. Ames. Russell Sage, Add son Cammack. q. NJ.
Dodge, James X. Reene, C. 5 Greeley, e. 7. Usher,
meeting of directors the following officers were
chosen Sidney Dillon. president; ID. NJ Edgerton,
Galley secretary and J. Z. Usher general solicitor.
fair for the benefit of st. Peters Hospital was
opcnedW ednesday evening in the Academy of Music.
aud will continue until May T. This hospital. we'll
known institution, was founded in 1864 by the
Rev. Joseph Fransioli, pastor of ST. Peters Roman
Catholic Church. and opens its doors to patients
irrespective of their religious preferences During
last year ii received aud cared for 1872 persons Ii
has been compelled however, TO appeal to the pub
lie for aid, and for this purpose the ialr has been
devised. The Academy Is handsomely decorated
and the tables are well arranged.
The New-York Real Estate Exchange, at the old
Post Office building, was opened yesterday with
fitting ceremonies. From the upper ends OF the gal
floor Around the sides of the room stands had
been erected. The exercises were begun yesterday
with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Vermilye, who after
ward gave mauy "reminiscences OF the old church of
which he was n one time the pastor. Addresses
were made by Hosea b. Perkins, John b. llaskin
and X. Is. KImball.
The following additional contributions in aid of
the Seaside Sdnitauun for destitute SICK children
have been received j. A. BoStwick & Co.. 500
the Rev. O. b. rockingham. so ; Partner" SO |
Mrs. ID. Il. Conway, 50 Miss l.. +. Randolf - T..
Rikcr, 81; Mr. Is. I. Babbitt two boxes soap. |
Through Mr.. Bergh Mr. Morgan, $50; Jas. Stokes,
SOS Further contributions are needed in order 10
make Indispensable Improvements, and may be
sent 10 Henry Bergh Twenty-second-st and Fourth
ave-, Robt. Begg, treasurer, No Isl Eighth-avc.,
or TO Henry King president, No. 304 West Twenty
elghthst.
The committee appointed by the first mortgage
bondhOlders of the Central Railroad of Iowa met
the New-Yorlt and Boston committee Wednesday
evening at the Windsor Hotel for the purpose of
putting an end TO litigation and haImonlZmg the
xarlnua cnntlict intercsta of the bOndhOdcTs.