New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-05
NEw-YORK CITY.

VI
NETWORK CITY.
Mayors Marshal Dyrnes's licenses for last week
numbered GAS; amount collected, 500 rs. Water
Register Chambers took in SsoT2s 60 for use OF
Croton water during tho Same period
Under Sheriff Sexton made ont his list OF deputies
yesterday who Will compose the dcatl-watch 10 be
set upon Danny" Lyons the murderer OF Joseph r.
QUINN The doomed man Will be turned over TO the
sheriff on Tuesday when the dcah-watch will be set
and the day Of execution will be september 10
Beva Lockwood, the Womans Suffrage candidate
for President, will give talk on women In the
Profession in the Grand Opera House Hall tonight
Beautiful representations of the death of Lieutenant
Cushing one of the most dramatic and pathetic groups
In tho Cyclorama Of Gettysburg are being made Tor
distribution to visitors at the Fourth-ave picture
The reservoir in Fifh-ave. Is fortysix years old
Some residents in tho neighborhood express willing
ness TO give ii but four years more of existence
No system has yet been devised by which the
aundics can avoid all mistakes in the matter OF the
ownership of the thousands Of collars and cuffs that
they handle every week.
1t Is not an uncommon thing for so-cacd gentle
men to occupy seats in the ladies' cabin on crowded
ferryboats whilo many ladies remain standing such
situation recently called forth the following homeiy
but effective remark from a forty omployo; Gents
ladies' are generally supposed TO set In their own
cabin!n
With time table of seventeen trips to coney Island
and four 10 Long Branch to-day, all who desire to
travel to the seaside by the only al-watcr route to
the Iron Piers have chance TO go comfortably and
promptly by the Iron Steamboat Line.
The mcndacious gas-meter IS supposed by the own
ers Of unoccupied houses be at present enjoying
wel-carned rest.
The rust!city of Harlem IS still apparent from the
fact that women cause advertisements TO be tackled
tho oulo Yards
and offering q reward for their return
Tho fact that mems white hats do not display as
wide Grape bands this summer formerly does not
go to prove that the memory Of the departed Is any
the less respected.
The Rev. Dr. o. H. Tiffany Will conduct tho re-
ugIous services at Manhattan Beach this morning
A showcase filed with negro dolls made in France
attracts much attention in Fourteenthst
The large new banner displayed in Ffth-av in
front of the Republican National headquarters, Is
much admired.
genuine Fifth-ayc belle is a most refreshing sight
Just now whom such creatures few and very far
between in tho avenue
The appearance Of the Roman Catholic Male Orphan
Asylum in Fifth-ave., just above the Cathedral Is
much improved by coat Of grayish-brown paint.
The five batteries of the 5th Artillery which went to
Fishers Island three weeks ago to take part in the
Army and Navy evOlutions left there for their STA,
tions yesterday. Battery a Will return TO Gov
errors Island, Battery TO Fort Wadswolth, ana
battery / TO Fort Hamilton. Batteries { ana l. VIII
leave Governors Island and Batteries Il and III VIII
leave Fort Hamilton on Monday for Fishers Island
for instruction In camp drills
Several Naval officers left the Navy Yard for New
port yesterday attend tho course of lectures to be
given at the Naval War College beginning tomorrow
morning.
The creditors Of selgman, May & Co.. wholesale
dealers in clothing at Nos. 649 and G5l broadway,
met yesterday. Nearly all the creditors except the
Irving National Bank were present The firm offered
10 compromise at 40 cents on the dollar, and the
creditors present unanimously resolved to accept It,
Nearly 100 Poles on the steamer Massala from Ham
burg were detained yesterday not having means 10
support themselves.
Eight clerks at tho Custom House were promoted
yesterday from 81 200 TO 81 400 salaries.
Tho cool atmosphere Of the Eden Musce IS remarked
by all visitors to that entertaining amusement place
choice programme Will be rendered at today's con-
certs by the Hungarian orchestra and many wonders
In wax Will be on view.
A musical entertainment and festival, commcmo
rating the fortcth anniversary Of the Independent
Son. of Israel will be given at suffers Harlem River
Park ncxt wednesday, beginning at p III.
Arthur H. Cakes a wellknown athlete, and ono
OF tho charter mcmbers Of the American Athletic
Club of this city, died last Thursday Mr. Oakes COM
pcted IN many games and won many medals.
Three agents have been sent in search Of Alfred
BEDFORD the alleged contract mechanic, who eluded
the Castle Garden and Custom House officials. 1t Is
believed that he went to Philadelphia, but informa-
ton has also been obtained that he was under con-
tract a bridgeport manufacturer.
The Battery Boatmcn's Association has appealed
10 President Cleveland through Congressman Amos J.
Cummings for permission TO lard Bcdlow's Island
One steamboat now carries all tho traffic. and It Is
claimed that the owners Of this boat arc gradually
reapng harvest from the charge Of 10 cents pas
senger to the statue.
Charles T. Wlngatc, behalf OF the Twilight Park
Press Club, OF Ianes Falls, has offered to the New
York Press Club handsome gift In the shape OF "a
log cabin known the Ledge End Cottage, which Is
situated at of the beautiful points OF out
look in Twilight Park, just opposite the famous
Kaatcrskill Falls and in fun view Of the Berkshire
hills The cottage Will be furnished and cared for by
the donors.
The man who crushed death between q
truck and a Broadway on Friday evening was
leln age sixty-two, German, who lived at Union
IIill, n. J.
BROOKLYN
One OF the busiest portions Of the Navy Yard is
where they arc building tho new dry-dock Several
acres of land are lnclosed with high fence within
Announcements.