New-York tribune., 1884-03-08
LONG ISLAND.

Ftrsu1vG-There is much excitement in the Fire
ID apartment IN consequence OF the lent c0Hduc1
OH the part of Police Captain Hance As the Young
America Hose Company, No. =, was struggling 10
reach fire last Saturday evening, the road beng
rouch the sidewalk was taken by them a. the
easiest way OF reaching the ME. captain lance
who happened 10 see the hose carnage on tho SIDE
walk. and pTcSWnlug the act to he unlaW1nl brand
sbed his club in front of the company. and uscd as
they allege vile and abusive language, and ordered
the frcIncn tu get of the sidewalk. After returning
from the fire they held an indignation meeting at
Their Lousr and decided to prefer charges against
the Captain for using prOfanc and ungentlemanly
language The charges were heard hv tho village
trustees. The matter was referred 10 the fOllce
Committee, greatly 10 the disgust OF the hTemcn,
who anticipated lvely time. The sympathes OF
the residents are about equally divided Capialn
Hauce says that the rouGh element Is opposed 70
him. but he nevertheless Is Determined to MAINTAIN
order The ploth0lders of the cemetery
held their annual meeting at the Town Hall last
evening William h Murray and George b. Roe
were reelected tTustccs.......Ihe suIt of Police
Justice Smith. against the village for an increase OF
salary, was ended IN the Court Of Appeals on Tues
day. He was receiving $500 IA year, but he sad
that he was entitled to - 900. The case was dc
Cided in favor of the village. .....Judgo Smith
Yesterday sentenced William Hahran to impris0n-
mcnt for thirty-hVe days IN the county jail, fol
cruelty assauing his aged father and blind brother
BAYONNE-Ihere are several candidates for the
Office of CITY Treasurer, from which francs j.
Smith removed at the last meet my OF the C0un-
ell. 1t is stated that Mayor Oliver has offered the
position to David C.. llalstead.
COLLEGE POTNT-Ihe subscriptions for the mOnu-
ment IN memory of Courad Poppcnhusen amount to
ST., 1,745...... Many citizens have signed petition
requesting the asterGener9l TO designate the
posi- office as an nternSti tiOnal money order Office.
MAsPFTH-Jobn NJ. McKenna met with serious
accident on Wednesday while cndeavoTlng TO get
on a ferry boat in New-Iork, His right foot Will
undoubtedly have to be amputated
GRAvfsFND.-Bcnardus J. Ryder, who was
supervisor of the town from 1874 to 1857, and
Justice Of the Peace for twenty-five years, died
Thursday. His funeral will ne held today.
AsroRlA.-The Citizens committee who were 10
petition the Legislature for permission 10 return 10
a village government have decided not to have
their petition presented this session
Louis Ihomasneycr, German grocer, living at
Grand ST. and SecondaYe.. was arrested for beating
his wife, yesterday morning. The officer found
Mrs. ThOmasneyer lying on the floor unconscious
hands. Her left wrist was horribly lscerated. She
said later that her husband was drunk when he
got home, and hegdu to abuse her. He :hen picked
ner. DR.. Taylor, Of Astoria, attended the Injured
woman. Late last night she Hucn improved.
LONG ISLAND CITY.-The Board of Health yesteT-
day condemned the storage of petroleum by the
Standard Oil Company in the First Ward and ap-
pointed q committee to ascertain If the works
Injurious 10 the health Of the people living near
them.
JAMAICA.-James l.. Brenton, one Of the editors
aud propretOrs of The long isldad DeGcGt died yes
terday afternoon. He was the treasurer of Grace
Episcopal Church
HFMPSTEAD.-A bill has been forwarded to Wash
ingfon asking FOR an appropriation of $1j, 900 to
widen and deepen the channel az Badwlus