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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MR.. sTEINAIETz AND THE BRIDGE

Comptroller Steinmetz. of Brooklyn, in pub
lshed card explains his position with regard to the
contract for the suspended superstructure for the
New York and Brooklyn Bridge. He says-"When
bids called for the bidders understood clearly
that considerable expense of testing would fall upon
them. and not upon the Board of Trustees OF
the two cities. The unfarness to the other bid
ders of making allowance for test
ing to the Edgemoor Iron Company. after
the award OF tho contract, is mani
fest, and might furnish explanation
OF the remarkable lowness of their bid il they
pected--or perhaps were led to cxpect-that such
concession should be made to them. Here is
tract amounting avowedly to about SlGo,O00 for
great public work. to be paid for by the taxpayers of
the two cities. This contract Is now awarded under
specifications and conditions different from those
called for by the bids and without the engineer hav
ing even prepared the necessary plans and details
which are 10 form part OF the contract The engi-
is allowed to make changes amounting to $4,000
without the consent OF the Board and, besides the
trustees are to pay-it is not stated how nuch-for
the Of the testing Under these circumstances
it is evident that no tell whether. accord
ing to such contract the superstructure will cost
the two cities half million or two millions. and
therein to be found my for declining to
vote Tor, or to recognize even by negative vote.
the existence the legality of instrument
iraught with such danger to the public treasury"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
A BROOKLYN CHURCH TROUBLE.

MISUNDERSTANDING CONCERNING BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
Some months ago misunderstanding arose be-
tween the Committee Board OF Trustees of st.
Casimir's (polish) Roman Catholic Church. Brook
Iyn, and their pastor. Row. Joseph Noyulski.
touching tho administration OF the fnan-
cial affairs of that congregation. Tho lat
ter who are Poles, do not number much more
than two hundred and nifty people, and they wor-
snip in u small brick and frame structure, sit ited
at the corner OF Lawrence and Tiary Streets about
two blocks from st. James Cathedral. The Iormer
pastor OF the church removed IL is sad for i'm
properly discharging his trust i'll the admini strr
ton of its financial affairs. 1t appears that a
more satisfactory condition Of affairs existed since
the present pastor assumed the control until re-
Gently, when the committee claimed the right to
manage all the temporal affairs aud to regulate and
supervise the expenditures. They claimed, among
other things. that the salary paid their pastor.
which amounts to but $500 per year. was too large
for the church income and should be
reduced The pastor laid the matter before
Right Rev. Bishop Loughlin, who at his request
visited ST. Casimlr's church Sunday last and de-
ivored brief address to tho congregation. He said
that committee had the right to call for the books
OF the church and TO look within aud to examine as
to the condition of the finances. II there was such
q committee It must be authorized solely by and
through the Bishop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
BROOKLYN 81" RAILROADS.

The order of Justice Barnard, Of the Supreme
Court. confirming tho report of tho Commissioners
giving the Kings County Elevated Railway Company
the right to construct and operate their road in
Brooklyn. recorded yesterday by the
court. Corporation Counsellor DO Witt APP
pearcd before Justice Barnard in the af-
ternoon behalf of the parties opposing the
report of the Commissioners, and said that three
Judges should have bcen present when the General
Term confirmed the report and moved for stay OF
proceedings pending appeal. Judge Barnard granted
the stay. which Will be argued before the October
term OF the court
Tho work on tho Brooklyn IL" Railroad is pro-
crossing slowly In the of the city OF BROOKLYN
against the Brooklyn IL" Railroad motion for an
injunction, which was to have been argued yester-
day, was postponed for two weeks, on stipulation of
counsel, before Judge Barnard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

Walter Blanchard. pianoforte maker in the en-
ploy OF Hale Co., was yesterday brought to the
Jefferson Market Police Court and charged with
burglary. After his days service at the factory he
accustomed to work at No. 2i9 West Thirty-third
street. at the of which tenement house.
On Monday morning the latter was entered and
robbed. German woman in the house saw the
going away with the stolen goods and positively
stated that he was Walter Blanchard In court she
adhered to her statement, though admitting on
cross examination that she had not the pris-
oners face. Mr.. Hale testified to Blanchard's good
conduct, and two of his employees sworo that the
man had been at their side at work when the burg.
larry occurred. A verdict of mistaken identity
given by the Judge and the prisoner discharged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
THE NEW ROCHELLE BANK.

TESTIMONY BEFORE REFEREE IN SUIT
AGAINST THE TRusrEEs-Fo FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS THROWN INTO WASTE BASKET.
continued hearing Of the testimony in the suit
of Edward NJ. Tompkins. receiver of the New Ro-
chelle Savings Bank. against G. J. Penfeld and
others. held yesterday before Treling H. Smith.
referee No. lib broadway. It's object is to re-
cover $23 900. which. is claimed by the prosecu
ton. lost under the management of the trustees
and through their gross negligence. illegal acts and
illegal Investments"
Mr. Humphreys, the convicted secretary of the
bank. who has been admitted to $4,000 bail by
Judge Dykman pending the decision of his appeal
to the Supreme Court, the only witness. He
was examined at length by Mr.. Keogh for tho re-
cever and by MIR. Frost, OF Mount Vernon for Mr.,
Penheld. president Of the bank. and by Mr.. c. II.
Roosevelt, attorney tor Thomas l.. Disbrow and
George Alderman all three OF whom were trustees
ut the time OF the defalcation.
REMARKABLY; DOCUMENT.
The feature OF the mornings testimony was that
1t showed that George j. Penheld when president
of the bank gave TO IL bond III the penal sum or
So UOU guaranteeing the honesty and orthincss
OF 81 nnnnrs ~ bs THIS reuarrao
bic document deposited in Humphreys care
None OF the other trustees signed it. The witness
said that he LETT 1t III tho Keeping OF the bank
Counsel for the defence asked the receivers lawyer
Tor this bond. Mr.. Keogh replied that the interval
between the absconding OF the secretary aud the
appointuent of the receiver about three weeks
and that during that interval nahy valuable papers
disappeared and he could only suggest that the bond
mimi have gone astray with the other documents.
In the afternoon air. Humphreys said that atera-
lions were made the books to deficiencies;
that such his understanding with and instruc-
tions from some OF the trustees. He asked IL
on some night III 1876 or 1877 he did not throw
packages OF money into tho wastebaskct and under
the safe prctence that IL would be safer there;
also if tho said money was not stolen before morn
ing. The witness refused to answer in absence Of
counsel but the question was so modified as to
bring out the reply That some $4,000 or $4,000
stolen on u night in one of these years.
Tho case adjourned till September 20, at ten
A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
THE COMFY ISLAND CONCOURSE.

About fifty hackmen assembled yesterday at No.
355 Fulton street. Brooklyn for the purpose Of per-
fecting organization Tor their mutual benefit and
protection in the matter of plying their vocation
the Concoursc at Coney Island. Messrs. Pendleton,
Grant and Robertson were appointed as COMMITTEES
to consult with counsel regarding the rights Of
backlnen at Coney Island. A committee ap-
pointed to canvass for signatures among property
holders at Gravesend for the extension OF the Con.
course. Another committee was appointed to secure
Mr. Chambcrlii's consent to have Carriages 20 past
his hotel to the depot after which the association
aAi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22

age out From her side projected thing of the size
OF baby's head. which looked like wart on an old
tree.
I'm not dog doctor" was the reply. and the
Doctor looked over her shoulder into the room.
Look ut that" he said. and the reporter looked
the old woman's other shoulder. The room
full of rags and old furniture and on and under
each article of furniture and each pile of rags
cat or dog. At cursory glance it seemed as
though there were hundreds OF the beasts III the
room.
"How many cats have your shrieked the re-
porter.
Il don't know They all come to me. Here's one
just come. she replied, holding out the kitten in
her lett hand.
''She's witch. She won't let us boys stone a cat
a dog, said barefooted urchin as the old woman
reiterated into her room mutter.Eg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING.

John II. Jordan. photographer at the corner of
Barclay and Greenwich Streets this city, was last
evening arrested by officer Beatty in Jersey CITY, on
complaint of Mr.. Louis Huss. of No. 527 Bramhall
avenue, who charges him with attempting to kidnap
his eight year old daughter. The police say
that Jordan was intoxicated, and induced
the girl to 40 with him by giving her candies and
pennies. A gentleman who had been Watching the
man followed him until no met the officer and had
the photographer taken into custody. Jordan was
lodged IN the Fourth precinct police station. A
few years ago he was arrested IN JERSEY City ON a
similar only somewhat more serious charge but was
discharged. Ae will have o hearing to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
PETITION 10 THE PRESIDENT.

Application has been made to President Hayes for
the pardon of DeBorgne NJ. Bennett. the editor of
the Truth Seeker. who is serving sentence of thir-
teen months imprisonment in Albany Penitentiary
for sending obscene literature through the mails.
Bennett was the publisher OF pamphlet entitled
"Cupids Yokes," condemned by jury in the United
States Circuit Court, before Judge Benedict. The
papers in the matter have been received in the
United states District Attorneys Office for exanna-
ton and recommendation. The petition accompany
ing the papers bears 100000 signatures of per-
residing in almost every large city In the United
States, tho largest number from any city being
from San Francisco, Cal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
AN UNKNOWN SUICIDE.

The body Of man found on Sunday after
noon lying in field short distance from the resi-
dence of Mr.. James Waters. at Bath L. The corpse
was in a crouching position under an alanthus tree
The deceased, who apparently about fifty years
of age. five feet eight inches in height, and had
sandy hair, chin whiskers and mustache He was
attred in plain dark suit and had on black felt
hat. His lips and mustache were besmeare1 W! tn
Paris green. which was found on an inquest to be
the of death
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MEETING IN THE ANNEXED DISTRICT.

number Of prominent gentlemen. among whom
are Horace d. Claan. Peter Lorillard. George OPP
dyke, Leonard jerome. William Il. Travors and
others, have called meeting of Taxpayers and
householders of the Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth wards to be hold this afternoon. at nvo
O'Clock, at the club house in Jerome Park, TO
originate such measures as Will insure the immedi-
ate construction of rapid transit lines i'll these
wards. Leading citizens will address the meeting
is expected that the plans to be laid before the
taxpayers will meet the approval OF all those who
appreciate the importance of supplying North Now
York with rapid transit lines with the least possible
delay,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
RAPID NEWS GETTING.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
There has been great doal said and written about
rapid transit here bu: great many do not realize
the fact that already in the enjoyment of one
more form of rapid transit in the way of HERALD
news Yesterday morning my husband arrived in o
bark from Havana ut the Lower Quarantine station,
and anchored ut six A. NJ. half hour later was
reading the of his arrival in the HERALD ut my
residence ia Brooklyn, FIVE miles from Fulton ferry.
blessings on the HERALD yacht, says
Tile CAPTAINS WIFE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22

boris daughter who been sleeping with her since
Mrs. Parrish robbed, being afraid to remain in
the house alone at nights. Miss Sherwood listened
and heard noise at the window. when they im,ne-
dately got out of bed. Mrs. Johnson raised the
paror window and gave Shrek which aroused
several neighbors and was heard threeq OF
mile distant by Mr.. Fred Case. son Of John Case,
the hotel keeper OF the village. Togett with other
OF the neighbors he soon reached the house. but no
traces of robbers found. Several old residents
say that they suspect certain persons but are AFRAID
to give their names. SO many recent bursares lead
to the belief that there is organized band or
thieves in the neighborhood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
WHY HE WAS ARRESTED.

Among the prisoners brought before Recorder
Lundie, ut Union HILL N. j., yesterday, was Louis
Schroeder. who charged by Constable william
Rcnhardt with having been drunk and disor6erly
on the street. The prisoner made statement in
which hc denied having been intoxicated and alleged
that the of his arrest was that he had
the officer TO pay him small bill which due
him. The officer refused and when he threatened to
him he was arrested Several witnesses testified
in support OF this statement and the man dis
charged. Proceedings will be begun against the
officer tor false imprisonment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22

PELHAMVILLE AROUSED.

On Sunday evening, few minutes after eleven
O'Clock. Mrs. Sarah Johnson. widow, living alone
In her own frame cottage, First street. Pelham
Vile. awakened in bed by hearing some one
trying to open the window in her summer Kitchen
Mrs. Johnson woke Miss Lizzie Sherwood, n neigh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
OFFICER NUGENTS BAIL.

Another writ of habeas corpus was yesterday
granted by Judge Potter in the OF John Nugen.
the policeman charged with completely in the Man.
haitian Savings Bank Robbery. The writ is returDa-
bic this morning. This il the fourth application
Nugents behalf to secure reduction OF his bail
from tho $3O0O0 fixed by the committing mayis-
trate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MARRIED.

HurcuINsoS-GoUGH.-In this city. Monday,
July u, by Rev. +. Mason North JOHN HUTCHINSON.
OF Newton Mass, to KATE COUGH. of New York.
WHIrE-HARcoURr.- Thursday evening. July
IT, by Rev. William Ormiston. ID. d.. Dr. FREDERICK
w. WHITE to Miss JULIE HARcoURT. daughter OF tho
late DR.. James Harcourt, all OF Staten Island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-22
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

,cE-ALMsTAEDT.-MAx BESDIcK, OF New
York to Ia.EELLA ALMsTAEpT OF Staten Island. No
cards.
UEuTscnBgRGER-HERz .~-LEopoLD DEUTscyBKr
GER to LAUI.A HEIR. No cards.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10

RNrTU e SPOTS &C J. EANIEG
SToI Nc TURNIP q Fiddle
GREAsi - ne WHOM we low TO be
an ex r1t sekceper. sslds to the
ia It,n ist the following
eh were new to her, and
seyihers at least Spots
- urniture are readily re-
"a joing them with esscnse OF
and afterwards nth 'lurnl-
s5lg1,' or oil. [Spr amphor
|answers similarly to th, nee of
|peppermlnt.-ED ED. -, Mica in sloyes
(ofen wrongly called 'ining-glass, when
smoked. is readily clephed by taking it
out and thoroughly Washing with yine-
gar, a little diluted. II it does not come
of at once, let it soak lilt,e-Turnip
Gnddle Greaser.-M new cook uses a
small, fat turnlp, cut smooth. eighty
dipped in lard. and has hardly bit Of
pancake smoke in the kitchen. After a
few times, she doesn pot did il Into the
grease at all, bat uses he same turnip
as long as she can.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
why We Hayethe Heart Dis.
ease.


Tile origion OF heart disease i,
most frequently traceablc 10 here.
drtary pr-lIsposition, and many
cases i Is produced by conduc;
which vas unavoidable. Cold,
danlpness, and unteebed nervous
sys.emn conducc to heart disease:
but.n the majority Of cases-taking
all classes OF soclety-its acute ex-
llibltion is due TO breathing impure
air, Confinement in badly-ycntila-
ted 10 Uses, cellar-dwellings, schools
workshops and factories, is the eau .
Of great portion OF the heart affec-
ons so prevalent in this country.
The impure atmosphere of crowded
dwellings seems to have a similar
deIeterous action on the chief organ
of circulation TO that which it ex-
e1s on the lungs. and thus we fud
identical conditions iavoring the de-
velopment OF both consumption and
arrangement Of the heart, The
thorough and effective ventilation
OF our rooms and houses, our courts
aud alleys, which proves prcven-
tive in the latter disease, will as
sufedly hinder the prevalence of the
former In some cases dlsase oil the
heart is produced by violent and
continued exertiou, such as that of
lifting heavy weights and violent
rowing; bur tic use OF acohoic
stimulations is far more frequent
producer OF cardiac mischief than
oyerwork, and by his indirect effects
on the muscular structure of the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
GOING WEST.

bluN |hheNAs "A ~ W.
Connects with Stage for Lexi' gton
Connects with C. B. =. & Z. ?. steamers for
Cincinnati aud all points on Ohio River.
@ Connects with SciOto Valley r. r. for the North
west.
r. Connects with all lines diyerging to tho West.
North Stst and southwest.
For Tickets aud info nation, apply to OF ad
dress JOHN II. WOODWARD,
Ticket Aent stanton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD, @. p. K I. A.
". ". S. DUNN. Engr. b supt. jan. 1913
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10

'earl ii pedisposes, especially in
advanced lite, to fatty degeneration
OF the organ itself and of its great
blood-vessels
Tobacco is another potent cause
of heart disease. its effect being to
paralyze the nerves which contro
.ne car lac junction. Medicists
have testified TO the existence of al
appalling amount Of heart d seast
among young men who use tobacc
in its different forms.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10

ri,e in The ground by capi.lariiy onl'
when The sub oil Is coax, d and lh'n
only to very limited hight. Water
under all circumstances neing subject
to the law of gravity, cann@ possibly
rise by the law of capillarity beyond
that hight where tie 20 ce Of the ion.
morsauals the Influence of the later.
ExrERIMENTs ON CAPIILARITY.
II appears that this might be all Illus
trated and many Important questions
concerning the whole matter ierman-
entity settled, by some very simple
experiments with glass tubes filed with
earth.
I have made several experiments
with folded stripes of bibulons paper,
as follows: Place the end of folded
strip of paper of this kind in cQnac'
with something which is merelc damp.
and no moisture will pass into it by
capillarity; but place il in a tumbler OF
water, and capillarity will carry the
water in the paper to the hight Of about
three inches above the surface Of The
water in the tumbler, the paper be-
coming quite wet as ar as the water
r;sos in if. If. now. water be poured
into the tumbler. nearly to lis t., and
forked strip of paper be ma"5 to
straddle its edge. the water VIII Ca
mllate up the inside leg OF the fork, and
rise about three inches in the strip; at
the same time it will both capi.late and
cravi,ate downwards until it tr'ckles
from the outside leg Of the fork. ~Du
experiments performed with glass tuhes
of an ample variety OF dimensions, and
filed with earth. are the only ones that
could he considered satisfactory 10 this
connection; partly because earth and
paper are very d fercnt subStancrs.and
partly for the reason that solid matter
IN an extremely fine state of subdivision
NAV possibly be suljrct to tie law Of
capillarity to such an extent that water
may diffu-c itself in it much as il diff
fuses Itself in air; or. pc. ,-Htro
much as it dif'uses ilselfin wai'r.-
Although It's is very improbable. 1t Is
quite certain that the air in the soil Is a
medium through which water diifuses
uself in all directions IN 1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
HE,APEA;k :. a. OHIO
RAIL WAY.

On and after Sunday sept. tn, 1879. Passen-
ger t.ains will run as follows:
GOING EAST.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
Excellent Giycerine Ointment

+ A very good preparation of gll pine
to have always or hand, Il be r dig
prepared by auy apOthecar, or drus III:
In two ounces ofSNeet Oil Of t.monds
melt, by a slow heat, half o.
Spermacetti, and one drachr. l,c
Wax. Then add one ounce o good
Giycerine, stirring unit cold. When
a ID. scent I. by stirring in well little
Oil Of Roses. Keep III small jars or
small wIde-r ~ bottles. In hot
weather keep closely cOrked, IS 1t
sometimes gels a little rancid II lons
exposed to warmth. Halt or Il iourx
OF the above quantities may be used
Every drus store should keep d in OF II
and recommend It's use. Itls excellent
Tor soileniug the skin, 10 most injured
skin surfaces that are not ope SORES;
lor cheted places, for moisteulus corns
or callused ieet or toes, aud especially
or chapped or cracked, or rou5heaod
by cold. wash them clean with soap,
and rub them well with ihis giycerme
ointment. wipiug It c@5eno1sh to pre-
vent sOlling clOlhin4. Ii this Is dome Al
r ght, the hands will 5c sol aud'm good
CONDITION in The morning, except wh'n
deeply icracked. 1t i very good. to app
ll t.e hands after washing dat D." r =
i, an excellent preparation TO u-e by
1 o.e afflicted with the distressing
trouble known as hemnrAoids OF pilys.
-Amt1Ican Agrieullurist. "
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
HARDWARE

sneh ~ nails, screws hinges. axes. matches Dol 10
=. viii do we'll T. examine before buying ell, Were
Trade such eggs, butter aud poultry taken IN
exchange for goods
ihausf.l t. the public for past patronage.
respectfully 50 let continuance Of the same.
Feb I9-,i. II. GEAhY
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10

GOOD PRESSED BELF. We com
mend 10 ur MANY new housekeeping
readers the following. which las been
partly given in former years. Take ant
fresh lean bcef-thc cheap pieces, "a
the upper part Of the leg above The
'.soup piece, ans yero very well thai
containing tcndoHs or plenty of Selatino
iseven preferable. and some Of the
round steak or any other lean portion
may Re used with ii. Boil closely
covered until so teueer lat the meat
will fall from the esSe4lIt is better
10 keep a closely fting pan OF cold
water over the cooking tile, 70 con
den C and cause to fail back thu rising
steam containing the escaping nivof.)
Use only 50 much water as is needed
10 prevent burning. Take out the meal
mix and chop it fine. Put it into a tin
pan or other deep yh. Skim OF any
excess fgrease I'm the cooking liquor
aud add to it tablesp Ionfdl Of Cooper's
or other good gelatine for each 3 or 4
lbs. of meal. When dissolved pour it
into the chopped meat;put on TIA large
plate or TIN that will til ito the dish.
and place upon this 70 TO 20 lbs. weight
-nat-irons VIII answer. Whvu Ola
it is solid mass, from which th!ck OF
thin slices may be cut, that are marbled
in appearance, and are very excellent
for sandwiches, or for 4 tea Or breakfast
aud it wiz keep several days even
in warm weather if set in a cool place.
1t is tender. juicy, digestlble, nourlSh'
ing, convenient and economical wlth"l.
American AgricultUist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-12-10
Groceries. onfsctionery and
Toys.

For cheap groceries 60 20 ". GEARY's where
yt1 eaA mud cyeryth 10 20 be found IL = first class