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SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. FCNERAL OF BR. WM. OGUIBE, OLD FIRES EN. A ROOK AWAY ROBBEKY.

DESPONDENT. JOURDAN. CONTRACTS. THE BAY ABUSE 4 O'CLOCK EDITION The D. Flra Laddies Beaolre Par side Nolr month.

CO Humorous ex members of the old Eastern District Volunteer Fire Department met last evening at Mr. Alfred Hodges' offioe, No. 96 Broadway, for the purpose of arranging to parade with a "masheen" or two on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Island, August or. Mr. j.

H.Jsflera' motion that Mr. Samuel T. Maddox act as Chairman, and Mr. Bobert B. Boyd, Secretary, prevailed, In sfow brief remarks Mr.

Maddox expressed his sympathy with the movement and recalled many pleasant recollections of old times. 2m.K"w ao 10 parade in the old with fire cap and red shirt, on tho date designated, which was agreed to without dissent. moetfneSS snnounced for the information of the Smld.SVh"10 co.naaiidant of the Navy Yard toNentnnal LI0' one formerly run oy neptune 7, and a gooseneck ongina CAPTCBED JTBOM THE BBITISH. In tho war of 1812. Spa seek banner to carry in the parade.

irjuu Mojor Karoher's motion to contlnuo th acting officers permanently was adopted, and he was Immediately thereafter eleoted Treasurer. The Chair, upon a motion offered by Major Karcher appointed Messrs. Jeflers, Karouor, Hanna, Vcritzan and Lundy as a committee of arrangemohts, whoso doty it is to ascertain the probable expense that mav attend the parade. The names of aU present and participating in tho movement wero thon taken, and are as follows Msddox, B. E.

Boyd. F. J. Karcher, J. H.

Jeffors, W. J. Lepine, A. Veritzan, W. H.

Austin, Wm. White, Wm. Lundy, J. F. Amos, James Hanna, A.

Fisher. Jos. Potter, John Paine, Wm. Guisohard, and J. Doming.

An adjournment was then taken for one week, with the understanding that a meeting will be bold on Friday next at the same place. THE HEAT. Its Effect Upon Brooklyn. The Record of Sunstrokes and Prostrations Breaking or the Heated Term. Better Prospects.

Poor humanity, that for more than two weeks past haa sweltered and agonized in the heat, which at times has seemod liko unto tho brazen furnace of Israelitish hiatory, which waa heated seven times hotter than fire, gave a great sigh of rolief last night as it settled down to slumber fanned by the cooling breezes which sprang up with the coming of the starlight. And to day, as the mercury sinks lower in tho tube, and the grateful breeze man begin to inquiro one of another whether it cau really be possible that THE HEATED TEEM HAS BHOXBN and more endurable days are close at hand, Not that tho change in temperature la so very great from that of yesterday, but thero is a chango, nevertheless, and for this all thanks. Tho records of the deoade show nothing to equal the torridity of temperature through which Brooklou has pissed since tho first dsy of this presont month of July and the closing dayB of Juno preceding. Time was when August was regardod as tho dread season of Midsummer host, but of late years July has takon the palm for high temperature, and the records go to snow that tho heated term conies upon the city earlier caoh season. From day to day tho Eaols has published the OASES OF SUNSTROKE AND PBOSTBATION from the effects of the heat.

The returns of the Police Department from the first inst. up to noon to day contain the names of sixty one persons who have been overcome in the streets during that interval, and been cared for by the authorities. Twenty flvo of tho cases so reported have proved fatal. On the 3rd, ith and 6th instants thero were two cases eaoh day. More were reportod on tho sixth and on the oighth the number jumped to seven, on tho following day it reached nine, fell off to five on the 10th, advanced to six and seven an the next two days, and on the thirteenth reached eighteen.

Yesterday three cases were reported. The records of tho Health Department make a showing up to Wednesday of eighteen actual deaths from sunstroke, and these with thoso unofficially reported carry the number up to twonty fivo, as boforo stated. If theno were all, these sixty one, who to day are Buffering from the offoctB of tho weather, the showing would be ono to rejoice ovor. But theirs is a rooord which no man can mako up; wbioh, could it be tabulated would mako a showing so terrible as to appal the stoutest heart. In all the myriad homos of Brooklyn there is probably not one which does not count its Bobert Moore, no home, waa prostrated by tho hoat this morning corner of Park and Washington avonue.

Ho was removed to tho Hospital in an ambulance. Patrick Duffy was found in York streot, and supposed to be suffering from sunstroke. He was removed to tho York Street Stationuouso, and Dr. Wll lard C. Otterson, who was telegraphed, arrivod promptly with the ambulance.

Dr. Otterson found that instead ot being sunstruck Dnffy was beastly drunk. Ho waa thereforo locked up. VICTIMS TO THE HEAT. Ask the mothers, weary and wan with watching beside thoir little ones, what of the day, and note their answer.

Go to Greonwood and in tho multitude of little mounds, newly raised, count the harvest which death has reaped thoso few week's past. Fathers, sons and brothers, haggard and enervated with aleeplesa nights snd days of wearing toil these tell but too vividly tho story whloh must perforce remain unwritten. Bnt with the return of oool nights, bringing In tholr traln refreshing sleep, tha vital energies whicb have been drawn upon, almost past enduranoo, will bo restored and rolnvlgorated. That long hopod for season gives signs of being oIobb at hand. It seoms almost too good to be truo; but Its speedy coming and permanent stay all will devoutly pray for.

THE TEMPERATURE. An idea of the great difference In temperature between this year and last at the same aoaaon, will be readily gathered from the following comparative table of averages 1876. 1676 July 1 Julj 8 July 3 July 4 July 6 July July 7 July 8 July 9 Julj 10 July 12 07 79 80 81 86 91 86 8S 81 78 84 81 July 13.. 74 July 77 8 Weather Probabilities. WASHTHOiTOH, D.

July IS. For New England and the Middlo States partly cloudy weather, and a slight fail of temperature, light northerly to westerly winds, local rains south of New York with stationary or slowly rising barometer. BEOOBD OV TUB TOEBHOMETSB. The following is tho rooord of the thermometer, as kept at the Bnooxixif Dahv Eiau office: A. JO 1 10 A.

4 A. nt P. A. 841 P. Avsros temperature to day 87 90 DO 0 83 COURT NEWS.

The Poller Plmyom A writ of error was obtained from Justice Pratt this morning with a stay of proceedings, in the case of Frank Watson and Thomas Pioket, whose conviction for gambling was confirmed by the last Oenerai Term of the Supreme Court. This takes the case to the Court of Appeal. Mr. D. Lynch made the application.

A Colored llukband's Troubles, Morris Miller, a colored man of East New with his wife and she gathered' up her skirts and moved off with her two ohlldren. Morns got a writ of habeas corpus this morning from Justice Pratt, through Counselor Baldwin F. Strauss, directing his wife to bring the children into oourt. A nallroad Treasurer Omargea With Conspiracy. Tho First National Bank, of Brooklyn, sues John B.

MuUison and Bobert Squiro, for 13,000, whloh the bank alleges the defendants conspired to defraud them of by exchanging notes, in order to contlnuo the erection of buildings on MoDonough street, in which they are jointly interested. It is alleged, on their side, thst the hank held as socurtty or Donas, Belonging to one of the defendants. A motion waa made by defendants, this morning, before Justice Pratt, to open a default, and decision was reserved. For the plaintiff, Hendrlckson Hoggerty; fox de fendants, L. W.

Frost. Salt (or Seduction ana Breach ol Promise. Susan Wilson, a maid servant, has begun an action for Bednotlon and breach of promise of marriage against Henry Pulsb, who keeps a grocery on Marcy avenue and Bodney atreet. Damagea are laid $10,000. This morning Pulsb.

was lodged in Raymond street Jail, under an order of arrest granted by Judge Nell son, on application of the plaintiffa attorney, Mr. John H. Clayton. Ball waa flxod at (1,000. A HOBSE STOLEN.

The stable of Mr. S. P. Dnryee, located at No. 184 Willow place, was entered by some thief, who elimbed up to the second story window.

Descending to the first floor, he openod the stable door and took away Mr. Duryeo's horse, which was valued at S50, The horse was a light bay, about fifteen hands high, had one white hind foot and a long mane and tall. TWEKTI FIBST WABD TILDES CLUB. A Twenty first Ward Tilden and Hendricks Club was organized last evening st the Souse of James O'Brien, comer Spencer street and Myrtle arenne, under the name of the Young Men's Tilden and Hen dricks Association of the Twenty first Ward. Patrick Wall was chosen President and John Stringer, Seore tary, Over one hundred voters of the ward signed the roll.

James "Brian, Wm. MoCloaky and Eugene Tally, were appointed a Finance Committee to receive sub scriptions for a banner. Speeches pledging tha ward for a handsome majority for Tilden and Hendricks were loads. The Club meets again next Thursday. Plymouth pulpit is to be occupied to mor by Rev.

Mr. Bray, the successor of Dr. Parker in Man chester. DIEP. i ri.

11 ettm I. factum. Iome, only child of Oeorge J. and Fannie I. Mnl Uher, ageo 4 monine ana oars.

n.l.InH nil frinnrl nf till, I mil, vlted to attend the fnneral from the ruldenoe of hr pa rents 197 Sands st, on Monday next, at 10 o'clook A. M. In terment a ratTuw, n. So now farewell our darling child, nintvt all aarth'a tlefl are riven. We hope to meet thy angel form At Cod's right hand in heaven.

VANDBBVOOBT On Saturday. Job "jgZor eldest eon of Francis O. and Cassandra Tho manner of Awarding Contracts by the Board ol Education Complained of. To (As Editor of thi Brooklyn Eaglt: The Eaqlb did good Servioe some time since In breaking up a system practiced by tha Board of education in the contracting out of work without publio competition, and Jt again seems necessary that it should lend its fufluenoa to correct another abuse wbioh the Schoolhonse Committee seems Inclined to Indulge In, in the same direction: Through the severe criticism of the that department waa compelled to disoontlnna the practJoa of awarding oontracto to parties without advertising for the same, and now being obliged to advertise, the Schoolhonse Committee assume power to make awards Jo favored parties at figures largely In exoees of th bids of others who aro equally responsible and com petant, There seems to be no good or just reason why tradesmen who on invitation through the public press have spent their time figuring on public work, should be denied the right to enter into contract for such work, when such parties are prepared to give good and sufficient security for the faithful performance of the same and comply in every way with the requirements of the advertisement. There are many Industrious young men in business in this city who pay their share for the support of the publio institutions, and there seems to be no good reason why they should not havo an equal show for the work of such publlo institutions.

It seems a good deal of a farce to advertise for proposals, setting forth conditions, asking that two sureties shall accompany each proposal, and after giving valuable time and labor in furnishing estimates, in good faith, to be informed by the Committee that the work has been awarded to parties whose figures far ex oeed yours, without further explanation. This is no Imaginary case, but a case of very recent occurrence. The undersigned estimated for the painting of Schoolhouse 6, for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, giving sureties aa required, and afterward learned that the same work had been awarded to another for the anm of two hnndred and eighty (880) dollars. And on inonirinir of Ihn nliairmari of the Com mitteo the cause of suoh action, was oooly answered by iut Htiuuuinan mat "ne inougut would lose money on it at my figures." While I must feel arateful to that gentleman for his (Treat interest in my welfare, I must certainly insist that that is a matter that solely oonoern myself or my suroties. There must be a colored gentleman somewhere concealed fa the fence, and there arc many industrious young business men in this city who desire an opportunity for fair competition for publio wqrk, who will feel under further obligation to the Eaolx if it will bring this suspicious colored individual to light.

Joseph Sboet, 341 Smith street. July 16, 1876. ORDER OF 11ARUOARI. The fourth annual pionio and Summer: night's festival of Columbus Lodge, No. 260, Order of Harogarl, will be held next Monday night at Euler'.

Broadway Park. There will bo fireworks in the evenings OVER AGAIN. Tactics that are Old. and Base. Citizens who Wish to Throw the Cost of a Great Improvement Upon the City at Large After Clamoring to Have It Hade.

About two hundrod of the leading mer chants and property owners of the Seventh and Twenty first Wards assomblod, iast night, in Stella Ball, corner of Bedford and Myrtle avenues, to protest against any furthor assessment tho Board of Assessors might resolve to impose upon tnem, for tho Wallabout Improvement. The action takon was supplementary of proceedings at a moeting, attended by a lessor number, held on Thursday evening, when a Committee was appointed to consider the best means of resisting the mooted assessment and to report thereon. The chair was occupied by ex Judse C. W. Douehor ty, snd Mr.

Enoch George acted as Seoretary. Bev. Dr. Benson, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, acknowledged tho obligations of the Committee to uouusoior mobs ior tne assistance no naa ronaerca them in forming an appreciative judgment upon tho facts of tho case. It haa been ascertained that the Law of 1874 did not rolato to oxtendimr tho district to bo taxed.

That law inoroly gave the Assessors power to tax property Donontoa. lx property was improved a man ought to be willing to pay, and he waa sure they would oe wiiuDg to pay a uenent nau Doen conferred upon thorn. But he denied that anr had resulted from tho Improvement in question suoh as should involve them is a Bpocial tax. Tlioir proportion for any benefits received had been FOLLY PAIJ? for by the tax imposed upon them in common with tho people of the ontire city. He hoped that no idea existed of levying a special tax on thorn, but a very great pressure to that cud wbb being brought to bear by snoae wnose Duruens woum no greatly ugnreneu inore by.

That being the case, it was necessary for them to remonstrate in a suitable manner. The Committee, therefore, recommended that the meeting adopt the following resolution Whereas. The report is circulated that wo. property owners in tho Seventh and Twonty flrst Wards, are to be taxed for the Wallabout improvement, and as we havo already paid our proportion with the taxpayers of the city, and have no special bonefit or iutereBt only wnai we pay ior roaoway ana aoouage, tnerexore De it Resolved, That if the Assessors contemplate taxing us (which we will not believe, as it would bo a most flagrant wronf), we askta.be heard in a more speoiao manner at some futur time, to show tho lnjustioo of such taxation. Should no such design be entertained, but tho assessment remain within the original limits, we desire no further hearing.

iirsofved, That the Chairman and Secretary of this meeting, with as many aa can possibly attend, present tlu resolution to the Board of Assessors to morrow morning. Dr. Henson. continuing, said it would not be good policy to assume that the Assessors meant to pursue the course that some supposed. He did not think they would do so.

The assewors had fixed the assessment on property where it legitimately belonged, and he thought their sense of what was just and equitable wouia confine it lusreto, uui wey aia propose to saddle it upon them, ho hoped their opposition would be good and strong, and he vory muoh desired to aoe the gentlemen present attend before the Board ot Assessors in large numbers. Mr. Enoch Oeorgo thought the resolutions exactly met the case. He entirely concurred in the WISDOM OF THE OOTJBSE suggested, and moved that the rosolutlons bo adopted. Mr.

Decker said it was of the first imDorlanoe that the taxpayers present themselves in largo numbers before the Board of Sometimes numbers wore more eloquent than speooh. air. Lowoer wisnea to snow wnoiner tne improvement was a public or private enterprise 1 The Chairman said half of it was a public and half was a private benefit. The improvement on the easterly side of the Wallabout Canal promoted tha inter ests of a private enterprise. Mr.

Lowoer cnougnt it aosnra to assume lost tne Mayor, the Common Council and the Board of Assessors would lend themselves to such an injustice as wnnld tie Doraetratod by making tho Deonle nay for a private enterprise: but if it was something to benefit the city at large, they should not objeot to pay. Dr. Henson aaid the public had already paid their part of tho expense. They received no income from the docks, and the Seventh and Twenty first Wards had NO SPECIAL BENEFIT from the improvement but if the Board of Assessors were allowed to think they had, then, of course, they might expeot to be taxed. The unairmaii eaiu iub portiuu ui uiu uauai Kujum inffthe United States lands was a publlo enterprise.

for which the city had paid; but on the side of the crock nearest to tnom, tne property was ownoa oy private persons. He called upon Counselor Boss to inform them upon the legal status of the question. Counselor J. Stewart Boss stated that at the request ot Dr. Henson and others he bad spent a little time in looking up the matter.

In 1867 a law was passed appropriating CommiBSioners to oarry out tho Wallabout improvement. Since then thero had boon various amendments. The ono touching the case in point had been passed in 1868, and authorized the building of the Kent avenue basin. It, of course, authorized the taking of all lands required for that project. For the lands on the southwest of the basin, the city at large was to pay; for those on the southeast, the expense was to be apportioned by the assessors over the district benefited by the Improvement.

THE LAW DIBKOTED the assessment to bo made aa soon as possible after tho completion of the work, and directed that thirty dayB' notice be given to the property owners in the dlstriot aBsesBed. That notice waa given, and the district in cluded oy tne assessors ior xne purpose oi ine mvy was as follows: Commencing at Division avenue, 100 feet east of Kent avenue, running thence southerly parallel with Kent avenue to oentro line between Boas and Bod ney etreeta thenoe easterly parallel with Boss street to 100 feet east of Wythe avenue thence southerly paral lei with Wythe avenue to Hayward atreet thenoe easterly to Lynch street thenoe southerly to a point 100 feet south of Flushing avenue and 100 feet east of Bed ford avenue; thence westerly parauei wiiu fiuaoing avenue to Adelphi Btreet thanes northerly to the water 'liter this assessment district was laid ont, a number of parties remonstrated and the counsel of these nar ties had a map prepared representing that they esteemed the district benefited by the improvement and, therefore, liable to assessment. 2Be believed it was NOT CONTEMPLATED TO ASSESS the Seventh and Twonty flrst Wards, and he favored Dr. Henson's resolution its it was not calculated to place the citizens in antagonism to tho assessors whose desire, ho feft certain, was to do that which wss UMr. Jesse'O.

Bo wan spoke in advocacy of the resolution, and on being put it was carried unanimous ly. The following were then appointed a committee to be creaent with theTChairman and Secretary at their interview with the Board or Assessors, this morning Messrs. Hermsn BhlUipS; Thomas D. Hudson, A. J.

Decker, Martin Bobbins, Frank Swift, Bapaljee Boo jam 1 Hockemeyer, William Oonselyea, Alex. Underbill, BobertW. ABen, William Bouls. Lounds borry, Joseph Johnston, J. L.

Daroy, J. Stewart Boss, Norris Evans, MoDougal, James CBneD, Vanderveer, Sheppard, Potter, pTost, Geo. C. Sehneidor, Froderiok Hoger, Irving, Judson C. Wataon, Stephen Phillips, John A.

Moody, Darwin B. James. Gilbert and Frost. The meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Chairman and Secretary, if occasion should arise for their reassembling. HONEY BARRET.

Wall Stbxst, July 183 P. M. Among the sales between oalls and at the second board were: Central Pacific, 1st, 106K; Union Paoiflo 1st, 103; ditto land grant, 10JX; Missouri, Kansas and Texas bonds, 63Xi Chesapeake and Ohio, 27, of 1881; coupon, 1M; Central New Jersey, convertible, St. Paul sinking fund, 81f Erie, 4th, 1MX; Hannibal it St Joseph 8, 81; Land and Petroleum, U3X. The hank statement shows a loss of $90,090 in surplus reserve as compared with laat week.

The loans are decreased $0,690,200, the specie $1,010,600 and the dr. culatlon $121,300. The legal tenders are increased $1, 296,300, and tha depooita The banks now hold S01O7S 745 tn excess of the legal requirements. Gold was steady at 111 all this afternoon and tha market was without festure. Stocks were quiet and heavy between calls and at the Bocond board, and the feature was a decline in Lake Shore, Western Union and Michigan Central, the latter ol 0 per cent slnoo the opening.

3uo P. at Gold and stocks dosed steady, and money loaned at 3V per cent. The following table shows the course of the gold and stock markets for this day IP. M. ODenlaa.

Htaheat. lwsst. Closmr. Ixiuot. I iiiS Gold.

W. Oen. Harlem Union Pacifla Lake Hhore. Wabash. Lack.

Northwestern Bock it land St. stt. Paal oTsfomd Ohio and Mlesunpni. New Jaraey Hannibal and St. Joe.

Western Union Pacific Mall liiohigan Central. iu losk I08ti 43! 109 0K Kit 70 70k KH 47 4fl 7l5i 1SH TJX ii SUDDEN DEATH. Iaat night, Mrs. Olyne, of No. 5 Lawrence tlace, whilo talking to a neighbor residing in the same Ulf 10BX it ic if is is3i Specifications for Supplies.

County The Coal, Wooi, Dry Goods, Bntoher Meat, Wanted for the Coming Year. Supervisors Williamson, Harm an, Sexton, and Hawkes of the Supplies Committee met this mora ing to adopt the specifications for county contracts. 8up. Byder, Mr. Joseph Short, and other gentleman assisted them.

TBS GOAL CONTBAOT. Assemblyman Talmage etatad in answer to questions put by the Committee concerning the kind of ooal which would be most serviceable to the county: The ooal I propose for you is that used for steam. It would be necessary for the Almshouse. I hsre been into this coal business for twenty year and have found that certain Lehigh ooal is so prepared aa to make it an Inferior quality, full of slate. Those coals for steam in the specifications are inferior to the Bcranton.

The Boston vein Is the best, the Baltimore vein is tiood, and Locust Mountain veins from one or two mines are also of good quality. Sup. Uawkos We have bad no complaint about the coala used In the Almshouse and mentioned in the specifications. Tho chief engineer has stated to me that the coal was good for stesm purpose. I think, however, there should be aome alterations in the specifications for tho out door relief ooal which caused a great deal of trouble this year.

Mr. Talmage said he referred to coal need for generating steam, and could assuro them that tha Lehigh com which they have been using was not the best for stesm. The Engineer of tho Board of Oily Works thought that tho Lohigh waa no good for ateam, but that the Dolaware and Lackawanna ooal waa most suitable. It was his (Talmago's) opinion thst the Plymouth, Dolaware and Hudson Canal Company coal was tha beat. He submitted the following certificate or Crrv Works, BnooaXTS, February 17, 1878.

Comparative tests of Plymouth and Delaware at Hudson Canal Company ooal trial in July, 1875, at Ridge wood Engine House, engine No. 1 Phrmonth.Dlo Duty, 11 ft. hiah, with Ub. of coal 6SWS0 663,140 aa. of lbs.

of coal in pumping one million gallons of water 3,481 1,678 Percentage of aahea 13 7.10 it 4 10 The above shows a saving in favor ot Plymouth Goal in pumplog ten thousand million gallons of water (about tho amount pumped during 1875) oi 879 tons at 7 per too, $0,153. TRIAL Or PLYMOUTH OOAL JAKUABV, 187(1, EKOtKI HDXBXB OHC Duty. 1 ft high with 1 lb of ooat Oa.W Number lba of coal consumed in pumping 1 million aallonaof wator 1,899 Percentage of ashes 90 When taut trial was made it waa found impossible to test the Delawaro Hudson Canal Compauys ooal on aooonnt of Its boinar mixed with Plymontfaj'ooal. Judging from the above trials (tho two kinds of coal costing, delivered at the ongmo house tho same prtoe, $7 per ton) the Plymouth coal is worth from 40 to SO oents per ton mors to the city than the Dolaware i Hudson Canal Company's coal. Van Bsuirr BxnoEK, Asststact Engineer.

Bap. Hawkes Can other contractors compete for this coalT Wo don't want to exclude'oompetition or give any advantage to any oontraotor over another. Mr. Talmage I have no monopoly and any oontraotor can bid on the class ot coals, I suggest that you include in the specifications: "The Boston rein of. the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company, Plymouth rod afh ooal, mixed by the Wilkeabarre Ooal and Iron Comprny, and oal of the Delawaro and Hud sou Canal Compel of4o Baltimore vein." On motion the specifications were so amended.

Tha Board then will enumerate in tho class for coal to be selected for the Almshouse, Lehigh, Boston Plymouth red ash, and Baltimore vein, as suggested by Mr. Talmage. DHV OOOD3. At tho request of Sup. Hawkoa, Mr.

nugh M. Curran, of tho New Vork firm of Curran, 1'ay appearod before the Committee and stated that the speclflcationa for dry goods woro very explicit and fair, aud in whtoh any responsible merchant might intelligently and aafoly bid, provided "balance" bidding was done away with. Sup. Byder Our idea, Mr. Curran, is to secure Competition whloh will bo advantageous to the county by inducing honest and responsible men to present proposals.

Mr. Curran I am sure you will accomplish your object If, as I said bofore, you put aatop to what istermod "balance" bidding. Tho Chairman, sup. Williamson, thanked Mr. Curran for hiB courtesy and valuablo information, Tho specifications, on motion, wero adoptod.

MEAT CONTBAOT. Sup. Bawkes asked Hup. Byder if he thought that tho meat should bo cut up by tho butobor bofore tho dolivory. Hup.

Byder anaworod that he did not think paupers were competent to out up and corn meat profitably, though he was opposed to allowing the contractor do so. Sap. Hawkes But you think that a butcher ought to bo eniployod at the County institutions to do the cutting and salting 1 Sup. Byder Yes; I think it would accomplish a Saving. Tho specifications for meat calling for 833,383 lbs.

of beof against 338,000 lbs. used this year, and 32,671 lbs. of mutton againBt 33,000 lbs. used this year, "Beef to be delivered from time to time as required, in quarters, in the proportion of two (3) fore quarters to ono (1) hind quarter, and to bo of tho beat quality of steer beef, weighing net less than seven hundrod pounds, and not to exceed nine hundred pounds to the oaroass. Mutton to consist ot equal proportions of fore and hind quarters.

All the meats are to bo in good merchantable oondltlon, fresh killed at tho time of delivery, and to 'bo from animate in good keeping and fit far slaughter. No bull beef or ram mutton to be reoeived, The delivery of all beef from the lowest average in this contract, hundred pounds to the carcass, shall not welah less than one hundred and fifty (160) pounds for hind quart erB. THE WOBS BATISFAOTOBILY DONE. Sup. Barman Now that we have completed the work of revision and done it satisfactorily, I think we are under a debt of gratitude to the Chairman of the anb Commlttoe, Sup.

Hawkes. I therefore offer for adoption the following flMoIuod, That the thanks of the Supplies Committee bo extended to the Chairman of the sub Committee for the able manner in which he has discharged his duty. Sup. Hawkos My aerrioea would be of littlo avail IF not seconded by Sup. Harman.

Sup, Williamson I mutt say, gentlemen, that I am heartily pleased that tho work is done, appointed Sup. Strong on the Bub commlttoe, but before the work was done he suddenly retired and things looked as if tho awarding of contracts would be considerably delayed, and tho county consequently auffer loss. Thanks, howovor, to tho energy and fidelity of Sups. Hawkes, Harman and Sexton of tho sub committee, the danger has been averted. Sup.

Sexton I amend tho resolution by returning thanlte to Commissioner Bogau and other gentlemen who have assisted the Committee in protecting the county and responsible and honest bidders by suggestions on tho revision of the specifications, which was muoh needed. The resolution as amended was adopted. PBINTINO THE SPECIFICATIONS. On motion of Sup. Harman, Sups.

Williamson and Hawkes, In oonjnctlon with Mr. Joseph Short, storekeeper, were empowered to have the specifications ombodying the provisions against "balance bidding," printed, so that the contractors may bid at the earliest elate sllowablo by law. The Committoe then adjourned. CO.VCEllT AT THE JfANSIOSf tTOtSB. An Evening; of Sons; Knloyod by Its Ruesls.

The guests at the Mansion House, last even ing, forgot for a while the fatigue and oppression ol the weather, in a dellghtrui evening of music aud aong. Mdllo. Marguorite Salvia favored the guests assembled in the pleasant parlors of the hotel with a real treat, her rendition of "Floweret Kiss Me" and other songs ol a kindred naturo was truly grand. Mdllo. Selvlo is possessed of a voioe of great elasticity and power, combining a rich contralto with a beautiful, puro tenor, which Is truly phenomenal.

It is hoped the Brooklyn publio will hear her at some of our many concerts tha coming season. Interspersed with Mdlle. Solvle's efforts wero songs. choruses, snd somo fine instrumental performances'" by some of the young lady guests of the house, and the listeners and performers dispersed at a late hour, well pleased with the evening's entertainment. Benton'a Capclno Porous Plasters.

Positively cure: Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neu ralgia, Local Nervous Disorders. Nervous HeadaoUes, Severe Pains, Aohes and Stitches, Plenrlar, Lumbago, Sersra CoushB and Colds, Sore Throat, Kidney Weakness and' Dlffloultiei, Pains in the Side, Stiffness oi the Joints and Mosolos, Sprains, Orlok In the Back, Weakness, and all complaints for which a Porous Piaster has beenareliof, it will remove effootually and Quickly. Prloe twenty fivo eauta. A Timely People should be on their guard against the statements of Interested parties agents of several rival companioa who hnpudentfy claim the Automatf Tension" and ether features of the Wnxcox A Oinoa new and wonderful automatlo sewing machine for their old atyle contrivances. The public, whether sewing machine buyers or not, are cordially invited to examine this marvel of sewing meohanlsm.

On exhibition at Machinery Hall, Philadelphia, and No. 78 Court st, corner of Livingston, Brooklyn. LocK.ttt'8 Celebrated sugar cured hams branded "Look rrr's," for sale at their various atoms; prfoo only 180. par pound to families. A Distressing Cough Causes the friends of the sufferer almost aa ranch Dsln as the sufferer himself.

Da. Wistab's BaxsAK or Wild Cmtsnr speedily ourei doughs, colds, influenza, soro throat, ato. It wui always relisre consumption, and in many weU attested caaea it bas effected a nexfeot core Fifty cants and tl a bottle. Large bottles muoh the cheaper. SrflOKY GBIiriNEVS.

SMOKY CHIMNEYS CUBED, OR NO oharsre. The "GOTHIC PATENT CHIMNEY TOP rui ur iitiAu sunw uaxa. Never I alia to cor bad drarta or down drafts WHBRB ALL OTHERS FAIL. J. H.WH1TLKY.

ill Fulton st near Concord. TOO ATE FOB CI.AS9IF1CATI01V, UEAIiEl) PUOfOSAliS FOB THE BAR of BK VRTAl. WAVE AlffinniiTInN Inmnlnnl of tha members of Croat! Wivn Lodve No. Us, of O. to be held on THimSDAY.

Ananata. at Oriental Grove. Proposals to be left at the reaTdenoe oi the Becmtarr J. D. MoOUTOHBN.

No. MA WlUnnhh avenue, before TH UB8DAY, 3 nlrJo. Poral)Bscsasan information, inquire or uitu, ruxn no. no aimi ar. 80HEBLB, Chairman.

u. v. wwuwaaff, oocretair. S'HE REGUJL.AB SUNDAY BOAT FOB New Haven, GRN'L SEDGWICK, leaves Veeey st.8 ton Fern, Brooklyn, .41 Grand at. New York.

4 Tirana tj tMrd st, Bast River 9 .15 A. M. The ataamerhuids at Light House Point on the way to and from New Hares, Those wishing to stop there will have an hear longs' ashore. Betnrnlng the boat leaves New Raven r. aa.

arriving at New York at 8 P. Musio "SVJl Tnlrteoth Beguoent Band. on board. Tlozr eia ior tne exonraion si. H.

O. SMITH, SURGEON ujsxvaida. 1 No. xa MoDonough st, near Yates ar; liour9 A. at P.M.

Dentistry itTalliU branches good and rjlla ble worki skillful treatment and moderate oiled to last or ears; Wantiful artittfial with all recent improvement; cleansing, Uttag, ax5aotlng. teatlng dj JHS1 STother services pertaintogjojaiodernjeojnw c5raTY COURT OF JHB Cgua Hunter, the widow of said I wmuun Hunts) a. nnnter H. Mooter ami ao and Henrietta Wj "Jjfe ifStor (single wmaan), Mat beth hit MarJn. his wife, XhaophlloS W.

thla ii. Hunter ana ad George Lawrsnct Hunter. PauJan fffenrJ Urmaa. othsrwis. her huJband.

Cjrituia ro Horace KTtiarbsr, FranoH D.Thurber, copartners, oompiU of hVk. Thurber a defendant. iJaia. Slef To the defendants above named and aaol You are hereo, summoned and required to aa complaint to tfiia action whUh waajhis day Mai the Clerk of the County of Kings, al i Ms Ciw of Brooklyn, tn aaid OouuU. and I to tarjsajmoi answer to tbi said oompieint, on the sabMWff 'S offlooBt Nnmbir SSVtae ttreeCju tb.

City of New wUMniwsnty flays alter the aerrloe of thla "nTexelpilveol dw of suoh "too The funeral of the late William MoQuire, the well known builder, of No, 843 DaKalb avenue, who was killed try being thrown from his carriage on Wednesday last, took plaoe this morning from St. Patrick's Church on Kent avenue, near Myrtle, at 10 o'clock. The Urge adlfloa was filled with, a crowd of people who had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of one, who was woB known and highly respected throughout the oommunlty, for his benoyolenoe and kindness of nesrt, and tailing qualities. The funeral cortege arrived at the ohuroh at the hour named and tha ser vtoee at onoe proceeded. High mass was celebrated and Schmidt's requiem was sung by the choir, under the leadership of Mr.

F. Fran eke, the organist of tha choroD. Tie offertory was sung by Miss tho soprano of tha choir, and was rendered with power and Tho celebrant of the mass waa Bev, Father Thomas Taaffe, the vicar of the parish. Bev. Father O'Connor officiated as deacon and Bev.

Father Boyle as BUbdeacon. The remains reposed in a handsome rosewood casket mounted with silver. The silver plats in the oentro of the lid bore the inscription William MoQuibz, Uled July 13, 1876, Aged 51 years. The floral decorations were simple, consisting of a crown, cross and wreaths of tube rosea and immortelles. The pall bearers were Messrs.

James Tormey, Patrick Tormey, Thomas Lambert, Michael Mullen, James McCaffrey, William Pearson, Thomas Harrington, Jamas Menu), William Hais, William White and Patrick Lambert. In concluding theseryiooRor Father Taaffe addressed ajfow brief Jremaka to the congregation commenting upon the life and character of the deceased and paying a hign tribute of respect and admiration for his many noble eni generous qualities. He aUuded to hla many munificent and unostentatious charities, his kindness to the poor and suffering. He urged the emulation of ao noble an example, and drew from tho sudden and unexpected decease of their friend a lesson upon the shortness of life. The casket waa then openod, and an opportunity afforded to all who desired it to take a last look at the face of the deceased.

The Interment took place in Calvary Cemetery. Among those present were Bt. Bev. Bishop LonghUn, Father McNamee, Father MoCullom, Father Sanchez, twelve brothers of the Order of St, Francis, Patrick Williams, John Flynn, P. F.

O'Brien, Counselor J. J. Sogers and others. THE WAR PATH. Fort Hamilton Troops Ordered to the Front.

i Portion of the Garrison Going; to Join the Expedition Against the Sionx Excitement Among the Soldiers This Morning flow Ther Will Save Their Scalps. What the Officers Bar. Fort Hamilton presented a busy spectacle this morning in consequence of the receipt of orders for a portion of the garrison to make preparations for an immediate departure for the scone of the war with tho Sioux Indians. Tho War Department appears to have resolved upon making an active campaign against the murderers of the gallant Custer and hut brave comrades. Soldiers are being sent to the front from every available point and at present the indications are that the death of the dashing oavak ymen will be apeedlly avenged and the Indians promptly and thoroughly punished for their bloody crimes.

Matters aro now very quiet at the fortifications about the harbor, and the troops have nothing to em ploy their time except the work of keeping the forts in order and conforming to the requirements of the discipline consequently tho military authorities have dooidod to draw upon tho garrisons of Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth for rcinforcemonts for the Montana heroes. Orders for a portion of the troops stationed at these poiuts to prepare to MABOH AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE reached the commanding officers early this morning, Considerable oxoitement was occasioned at Fort Hamilton as soon as the intelligence was received. The garrison of the fort consists of four companies of the Third Artillery. Two ot these Companies, E. and are preparing to proceed to the front.

Together thoy comprise about eighty men. The first named, Company, Is commanded by Brevet Colonel A. C. Wil drick, a capable and experienced officer, who in past years has done good servioe on the frontier and risked his Boalp in numerous encountors with the redskins. Company a is under the command of Captain Oeorge F.

Barton. The men were engaged this forenoon in arranging their affaln preparatory to taking leave of their quarters. More than one of tho bold soldier boys whlstlod plaintively snatches of "The Girl I left behind me," as tbey polished their accoutrements, burnished their buttons or cleaned their breech loading Bemlng tons. On all sides the evidences of hurried preparations were visible. The soldiers received the orders very oomplsoontly, for nothing ol the kind could surprise them.

Many of the privates in tho companies are old campaigners and tbey BXFBESSSD THHtB SATISFACTION at tha prospect of having a "tussle" with the savage foes on tho frontier. Among the officials there was no grumbling they quietly attended to getting tho men in a fair way of completing their arrangements by tomorrow night, and then went about their personal business. There was a great rush for the little barber shop opposite the office of the commandant, and tho colored manipulator of the razor was bathed in perspiration and puffed like a porpoise, 8A.VIN(3 TBETB S0ALPS. Tho soldiers hsd their hair cut very close. "We don't intend to give those red devils a ghost of a chance for lifting our scalps," observed a stalwart corpora, as he laughingly dropped a quarter into the hand of the lively barber.

Even the officers did not fail to attend to their duties in this respect, and if the Bioux succeed in obtaining the scalp of the men who are to march from Fort Hamilton tjoj will have to use mioroscopes in looking for the remains of the wavy locks and curls which formerly clustered about the brows of these warriors. WHAT COLONEL WILDBIOII BATS Brevet Colonel Wildnok, who will command the battalion, informed the writer (his morning that he thought the regular forces would have no difficulty in overcoming the Sioux under Sitting Bull. He said that when the expedition was prepared to move there would be at least four thousand men in the oolumn, and thess were capable of coping with any force the enemy could bring agahut them. In the opinion of the Colonel there wore about four thousand savages in the field, who would be easily beaten. Gen eral Sheridan would probably assume oommand of the troops and lead them in tho campaign.

The Chief, Sitting Bull, the Colonel thought, was at present influenced by white renegades to maintain his offensive attitude. The object of these white desperadoes was to obtain money from the Government for a cessation of hostilities. There was no doubt the expedition would defeat the Sioux so Jbadly that it would practically dispose of the Indian question for all the fature, as the ssv agea now in the field were the only formidable tribe disposed to give the Government any trouble. Colonel Wildrick said he was in the Sioux country twenty years ago. At that time Sitting Boll was only a young chieftain, and took no prominent part in tho affairs of hla people.

The Colonel did not appear at aU annoyed at the prospect of again smelling powder and hearing the whil ot the arrow and the war whoop. VIEWS OF OENEEAL GETTY. The Eaols reporter called on Brigadier General Getty, commander of the fort, who is an old Indian brigadier. He thought the Indian question would be practically settled by the present expedition, for with the defeat of tho Sioux and the establishment of two new posts in the borders of the Yellowstone, as proposed by Congress, the only difficulty in the future will be experienced with wondering bands of marauders. He expressed regret for the tragic fate of General Custer, but said he did not like to gire his opinion as ta the responsibility until somo further tidings were received.

His admiration for the dead cavalryman was very great; he always considered him an efficient and capable officer. There was no question about toe ability of the regular troops to conquer the Indians, and there waa no necessity of organizing volunteera. THE KNTTBE BATTALION, under command of Colonel Wildrick, will consist of four companies of the Third Artillery two from Fort Hamilton, one from Fort Wadsworth. and one from Sackett's Harbor, on Lake Ontario. The Fort Wadsworth company ia commanded by Captain Glddlngs and the Sackett's Harbor company by Captain Turn buU.

It is probable that the troope wBl more on Moo day morning in order to reach the scone of action on the 10th at which time an advance on the enemy is contemplated. DESPERATE CHANCES. A Klnaa Coun.tr Convict Killed In an Attempt to Escape From a Train on tba War to An barn Prison. Whilo a number of prisoners, among them Stokes and Fuchs, were being transferred to Auburn Prison from Sing Sing, on Thursday evening, one of them named Thomas Edgerly sprang from the train as it was approaching TJUca. The train was going at thirty miles an hoar and Edgerly was instantly killed.

Edgerly was Indicted with John Green, Wm. Beld and John Jones, in July, 187i, by the Kings county Grand Jury, for burglary in the first degree and grand, larceny. Green and Beld pleaded guilty to grand lar ceny and were sent to the Penitentiary for two years each. Jones was convicted and sent to the Penitentiary for seventeen years and six months. Edgerly was also convicted and sent to Sing Sing for fifteen years.

A WIFE BB1TEB A BUSTED. Michael MoCauIey, of 129 North Fourth street, waa arrested this morning by Officer Brisker. hoff, ot, the Fifth Precinct, on the complaint of his wifs, who charged him with severely beating her about the head and body. The little daughter of the aasaU ant ran into the station house previous to the arrest, and told the Sergeant at the desk thai her mamma was being murdered. The aeoused was iocked up.

On his person were found nine pawn tickets. ECEFOBD SOCIAL CLUB. Next Monday tho well known Eokford Club goes on Its annual excursion, the place of destination being Barltan Beach Grove. The saloon steamer Wyoming and two large barges have been chartered for the occasion, and will leave the foot of Booth Sixth street at nine o'clock. Two bands of music will he on board, and Messrs.

Geo. W. Light and Captain Brower will be associated in the management. WHO OWSS THBH. A box of carpenter's tools, left by a colored man at tha stable.

No. 88 Adams atreet, last week, have not since been called for by him, and are at th. Washington atreet Station Hons Watting thai Owner, A Bathing House Keeper Arrested for the Loss of tliOOO in money and Valuables. On Sunday a weak ago Mr. Disbrow and his wife, of Newark, New Jersey, visited Kooksway Beach In his pocket book he carried in the neighborhood of $300, and in his shirt bosom he wore diamond stud.

He also earrlod gold watoh and ohaln. Mrs. wore a Soltslro diamond ring, and carried a small gold hunting case watch. During the afternoon they bathed, oooupyittg on of William Samuels' bathing houses. AD their valuables and money were left on deposit with Samuels, and the chock for them Disbrow left in his pantaloons pocket In the bathing house.

While they were In the water, accordion to Samuels, the bathing houso was entered, the check stolen and presented to him, and the goods dollvorod to the thief. They were valued at $1,000, Disbrow does not accept tho theory ot Samuels as truthful. Last Tuesday he appeared before tho Queens County Grand Jury, and had him indicted for grand larceny. Yesterday Detective Smith took him into custody on a benoh warrant, and ho was looked up la Jamaica Jail last night. Be will bo taken before Judge Armstrong to day to interpose ball.

JUSTICE WA18H OVEliCOaE BY TilE HEAT. While Justice Walsh was on the benoh this morning ho was suddenly overcome by the heat, and tho Court had to be adjourned. Bis Honor was sent homo in a coach, and is now under a physician's caro. He is not lonously affected. WASHINGTON.

Pensions for the Heirs of CuBter and His Associates. Tho General's Widow to Beceiye Fifty Dollars a Month Other Matters A Charge Against a Consul. Special to the Eagle, WaamwaioM, D. July IB. The Houso this morning unanimously passed the bill giving a pension of fifty dollars a month to tho widow of Gonoral Custer, Another bill giving a pension to the parents ot Gonoral Custer for himself and his two brothers of eighty dollars a month was roferred to the Committee on Invalid Penstona with leave to report at any tlmo a bill granting suitable pensions to the heirs of all those who wen massacred with Custer, An early report will be mado.

There is no truth in the report that the Wollabout bill has boon laid ovor until next session, Later. The Committee on Invalid Pensions havo reported a bill granting a peniion of fifty dollars a month to the father and mother of General Custor each during their lives. The bill was passed unanimously. Other matters. Wabhikotok, D.

0., Jaly IS. The Chief of tho Bureau of Statistics fuinisheB tho following statement of our imports and exports for the fiscal year onding Juno 30, 1870. (Tho returns for June not being all in tho figures for that month, are portly, estimated.) Domestic oxports of merchandise, speelal value $628,000,000 'oroign oxporta of merohandlae, spoolal value, Total Imports of merchandise Excels ol exports over imports $76,000,000 In the provious year the Imports excoadod tho exports bj ovor 19,000,000 A favorable allowing in 1870 as compared with 187S, of about 96,000.000 Our exports of ipocle and bullion in 1876 exceeded the Import by UNITED BTAT28 AND MEXICAN CLAIMS. Tho President haa proclaimed tho ratification of the additional convention betweon the Unitod Btatos and Mexico for tho settlement of claims. As it is found to be impracticable for the Umpire, Sir Edward Thornton, to decide all tho casos roferred to him within the period of six months from the 31st of January laat, tho convention allows a further poriod until the 20th of November next for that purpose.

It is urthor agreed that so soon after tho 20th day of November, 1876, as may be practicable, the total amount awarded in all tho oases already decided, whethor by tho Commissioners or by the Umpire, and which may be doclded boforo tho said 20tb day of November in favor of tho citisons of the one party, shall be deducted from the total amount awarded to tho citizens of tho other party, and the balance to the amount of 300,000 shall bo paid at the City of Mexico, or at the City of Washington, in gold or its equivalent, on or before tho 31st day of January, 1876, to the Government in favor of whose citizens the greater amount may havo been swarded, without interest or any other deduction than that speclOod in article 6, of the said Convention of July, 1808. The residue of the said balance shall be paid in annua! installments on the 3It day of January in each year to an amount not exceeding $300,000 in gold or its equivalent in any one year until the whos shall havo been paid, ABSTRACTED PAPBBB. Tho Committeo on Expenditures in the State Depart ment, to whom was submitted by tho House an inquiry in relation to charges bearing on the official conduct of John A. Iirldgeland, while Supervisor or Internal Revenue in Texas, but who is now Consul at Havre, yesterday reported tho testimony taken in tile one. In view of the character of the charges, the longth of timo that haa elapsed since they were made, and tho fact that the witnesses would have to be brought from Toxas, thus consuming much time at this late stage of lesosslon.and entailing great expense upon theOovorn meut, the committee doom it Impracticable to enter into an investigation of the charges.

The committee having addroBsod a letter to the Treasury Department wero informed in reply that the papers or charges against Bridgeland could be found there, bnt it subsequently came to tho knowledge of the Committee that some original charges preforred against him were in the possession of General Boughton, which, by his tostiinony, was ascertained to be tho truth. W. Bowon Moore, who bad preferred tho charges, being at the time an Assessor ot Internal Bovenua in Texas, identified as the originals the papers which Boughton produced. Boughton explained that in a conversation in April last, which took place in Washington between himself and Wm. Avery, who had been Chief Clerk of the Internal Revenue Bureau, Boughton asked Avery it he could not give him some facts regarding the misconduct of Bridgeland.

Avery did not thon state whether he would or would not comply with tho request, and left Boughton without a def inite answer. After Avery went to Bt. Louts, whero he was under bonds to sppear and answer to a criminal Indictment, and a short time after tho conversation alluded to, Boughton received an envelope aadressoa to nun euciusiug ino original papers or charges. They were delivered to Bouahton'B wife by a messenger from Mrs. Avery, who afterward told him that she had sent them to him at tho request ot her husband, but did not state how he had come into possession of them.

The Committee are satisfied that these papers are the originals, but that they hare never received the consideration of either the Stato or tho Treaaury department. Thoy have, therefore, causod the originals to be returned to the Treasury Department and copies of tho eame to the Stato Department, so that these departments may take such ac tion as the naturo and cbaraoter of the charges may soom to roquire. Other pspers, which wero filed in the Treasury Department, being affidavits against Bridge land, have also boon abstracted from the files. With out expressing any opinion as to tha truth of tho matter alleged against Bridgeland, the Committee submit the whole subject to the Houso, and aak to be dis charged from its further consideration. EX COSFEDEBATK3 ANIIOU8 TO AVBNOI OTOTEB.

Representative Thomas L. Jones, ot Kentuoky, has received the following letter, dated Louisville, July Deab Bib As this iB the Centennial year of Ameri can lndependenoo, I desire to lot the world cm tint ws who were once soldiers ot the lost cause, are not deficient in patriotism. Will you be kind enough to Intimate to the President that I offer him the services of a full regiment, composed exclusively of ox Confederates, to avenge Cas ter's deatb, I have orossod swords frequently with his oommand in the past. You know me, and know my ancestry, and this is tha reason I apply to you for this favor. Believe me, vory truly yours to command, Signed Wm.

H. RoWas. 2U8tmC FESTIVAL. Under the auspices of the E. D.

Masonic Board of Relief a bal chdmpetrt and promenade concert is to be given at tho Broadway Park on tba afternoon and crvening of August 3. The fund of the Board having been reduced by recent action of the Grand Lodgo, tbero ia the more reason for active work to insure a successful result. TKHPKRASCB AND EXCISE. The church going people of Newtown are moving for the abatement of the liquor traffic A petition was presented to the Excise Board at its iast meet ing praying that all licenses be denied tho applicants. The Rev.

Mr. Beed addressed the Board, and became personal to two of Its members, telling them that because they sold liquor they oouid not be Commission ers. Tho Prctldont of the Board refused to allow him to continue, and io prevent a row the Bov, Mr. Diossy matte an address thsjking tho Board for its attention. If the commissioners Oisregard the petition thajr will betaken boforo the Grand Jury.

HEBREW FBKIt SCHOOL PICHIfe The annual pionio of the Hebrew Free School of the Eastern District, next Tuesday afternoon and evening, at Myrtle avenue Park, promises to be as successful aa it ought to be. The institution has been established tor some years put and is making rapid progress under the Presidency of Mr. Charles Bode, The teachers are Bev. Dr. Levinaki and Mr.

Gtoezler, Frank's Band will furnish the music The children will parade through several of the principal streets tn the Sixteenth Ward before taking the cars for the Park. GOSPEL TENT SERVICE, The Gospel tent service of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held to morrow evening, beginning at 4SJ0 o'clook, at the main entrance to Prospect Park, union street, notr Hlntn avenue. The meeting will ba addressed by leading clergymen of tho city, and the musio will be led by a choir composed os singers from several churches, with cornet accompaniment. The service is of the regular series to bs bald, liiauariy, wxouguuu oummr, BARKER RAISING. On Wednesday next, the Thirteenth Ward Hayes Whesier Clubhavo arranged rung uioir Daa fmm tba headquarters in fourth street, near South Fourth.

Mr. Wm. J. Leptoe a Committee of One, secured the partytsnsign and will superlnUnd ttie flag raising. The evant will b.

prop erly observed in ins usual siy mv such orators may Do Brassns, Things for Citizens, Aldermen and the Mayor to Bead. A Statement of Lot Speculations While Jourdan was Member of the Board of Health Corertlr Buying Thlrtr two Lots for fll.OOO In 1834, and Selling Them In 1876 for $82,000 The Differ' enee Between Using; One's Position to Depreciate Property and Using; the Same Position to Inflate It Letting; Loose the Garbage Contractor on Land to be Built on for Residences The Poison Nest Cor ner of Yates Avenue and Stockton Street. Other Hatters of Maladministration Is Snch a Man Fit to be President of the Board of Police and Member of the Board of Health 1 Matters Which Br. Schroe der's Flight from Duty Did Not Suppress. The reports of the week have shown that large and respectable bodies of oiliaens have deairod to commend to the Mayor various gentlemen as suitable persons to be President of the Board of Polloe, The facts of tho week have also shown that the Mayor has run away from Brooklyn for ten days past, and has been idling at a Summer resort, during a period ot great importance to the city and ot great desire on the part of citixeas, whoso eleoted servant ho is, to exercise their rights of conferring with him.

Consequently olllrcns have been required to resort to Aotlng Mayor Fronch, who has no power in the matter of the pollc nomination, and who very properly does not assume any, Mr, Bchroeder having been reported to have committed hlmaolf to tho politicians and after that having ran sirsy from ciHtons, nevertheless finds on Bis return considerable evidence which his flight seems designed to have prevented, why he should nominate one kind of man to the polioe vacancy and why he should not nominate another. A citizen of Brooklyn of standing and deserved influence has written to Mr. Sohroo der a statement of considerations why General Jourdan should not be appointed. That citlson, not desiring either publicity or controversy, has not oared to parade his namo to the publlo in reference to this matter, though he has written over his own signature to tho Mayor on the subject. He authorises the Eaqle, however, to say that he holds himself entirely responsible for every statement tn the letter, and that his name can ba given to the public, or to any person, in case any one of the statements is questioned, in any quarter.

It will be seen that tho letter refers to brief nolo he wrote to Mr, Schroeder, announcing statementa which he (tho writer of tho note) desired to make to the Mayor, and to a reply in which the Mayor apparently Books to evade or abridge the matters to be stated. After rejoining to the note of the Mayor, the gentleman proceeds to state bis casa In full. It la a case which citizens, considerate of their welfare, and Aldermen regardful of their duty and future, will do well to read and ponder. Tho letter is as follows: Bon. F.

A. Schroeder, Mayor of Brooklyn: Sib On tho 8th instant I wrote you a brief notification concerning matters which 1 foit impelled to call to your attontton, with reference to the proposed nomination of Oenerai Jamee Jourdan, to be Preaident of the Board of Police. In that note I outlined events which I promised to Btate more fully in another communication. On the 11th instant I received from yon a letter, in whicb you state that you 11 have ascertained beyond a doubt," but without Btating your ovidenca on authority, that a price paid for lots which are subsequently alluded to in this letter, and which wore alluded to in my former communication, was considered large at the time." That yoa havo boon so In. formed I do not doubt, but TOTJB ATTENTION VOL BE CALLED in this letter to facts whloh wear a different look as to "tho price." In the same lottor you request me to substantiate from the records of the Board of Health that these lots wero ordered or let be filled with garbage and other unhealthful material.

That the lots are so filled ib evident to day, but you would scarcely expect records of the Health Board to contain a warrant for a violation of the Sanitary Code. The evidence is iu the lots and the responsibility is on the owner of the lota warn bo filled, Tin Qoncnl Jourdan himself. I must decline your request to sustain "by affidavits" what Is palpable to occular demonstration as to the condition of the lots and, while you aay "that this part of my statement is all yon caro to know anything about," I respoctfully object to have my right and duty as a citizen and taxpayer limited by THE HJHT YOU THBOW OUT, or that you should characterize what I feel to bo due to the civil service of this city, as attributable to "my being evidently unfriendly to the General." I beg leavo to assure you that yon err in assuming to dispose of or dosoribo my course by such statement. The person selected to fill the office of President of the Polloe Board becomes ex offlcio a member of the Board of Health, I desire to state to you some considerations which may cause you to question General Jourdau's fitnoes for any hfgh public office, especially any that is connected with the administration of sanitary ordinances BEFOBE JOUBDAX OWNED THE LOTS. First Whilo he was President of the Health Board in 1873 certain lots in 8tockton street, thirty in number, wore complained of as offensive and dangerous to life and health.

The Board sought to abate the nuisance by requiring these lots to be filled and drained, and tho records of the Board are said to show that the necessary orders were served from time to time on the agent, Mr. J. B. Morgan, and on the owners, Frances A. Strong and Jane Smith, widows, living at Newtown, Long Island.

As the head of the Board, General Jourdan did not succeed in getting them filled, and prosecution of the owners was ordered. Those Various processes continued in fores until March, 187, when the owners finding themselves unable to oomply and tired of being harassed, sacrificed the entire property to the wife of General Jourdan for 111,000, about $300 par lot; the barer acreeins to fill lots to sewer level under nenaltv of damages tho Board of Health being tho plaintiff in the suit or damages, uonerai jouraan oeing a mem dot of thatBoard. ATCEB JOUBOAK OWNED THE LOTS. Later in 1871 it became known that General was interested in the Stockton street nuisance, and the publlo press (Bbookxtn Emjis and JTeio York Sun) critlcisod him for speculating in lots which had been condomnod as a nuisance by the Board of whicb he was a member. In an Interview (I will not say that he caused mmaeu to do interviewed) puouenea in uia Itrnntlvn Union earlv In Sontember.

1874. General Jour dan denied having purohasod tho above named prop erty, but an examination oi me recorus suowea mat waa purchased in the name of Mrs, Jourdan. hence his dtnial. It now became imperative for him to give orders for the filling of tha lots, and Shea, who about that time or later received thegarbage contract through tha vote of General Jourdan, was given also orders to fill in the lots, and policemen were seen on the premises, detailed to act as overseers of the job. and Shea himself was ordered by the Board of wbioh Jourdan was a member, to dlsiniaci me won as it progressed.

TWBNTY OME THOUSAND DOLLARS NIPPED IN ONB ACT. IV. hh mm I Ml AAA an advance of $31,000, and this for unimproved lots bUU far below the grade, at a time when the real estate market was little better than stagnant. The following abstraots of the deeds of these two sales will speak for themselves SactTH and IFuU Cor. Wnrr.

Itoad datal PaiHCts A. Smith, widows, March 13, 1874. TO ueo u. UDerllH.pagew. Bltm JOUBDAM.

Aoril 1874. Consideration, $11,000. Cnnvevs nlot of eround Beginning: on the southerly side of Floyd street, distant 235 feet cast from south east corner aatu street ana xaies avenue running thence east along Floyd street, 323 feet, 9 inches thence southeast to a point on tho north side of Stockton street, 4 foet inches west from northwest corner Stockton atreet and Lewis avenue thenoe west along Stockton street, 4S5 feet 7 inches; thenoe north at right angles to Stockton street, 100 feet; thence west 35 feet, and thenoe north again at right angles to Stockton street, 100 feet, to noyd street, to point or plaoe of be BiB1 aim HODjeci vo a imn fcgago ui uiau nuuu id, 10 tt. tn narties of first part: also to sewor assessments. Party of second part agrees to fill in lots to sewer level under penalty of damages.

Emma Jobbdax and Full Oor. Wan. Deed dateS Jambs Joubdin January 16, 1876. To Ao'fc February. 187.

Thomas J. Moons. Consideration, The difference in the pries paid for the lots and tha price for which tbey were sold two years subsequently, when nil estate had greatly depreciated everywhere, may aaalat you to decido this point. You oan also de elds whether tha mere filling of the lots to the sewer level would have ao enhancod their value. I may also stato that I have learned from the best sources of Information that lots In the vicinity were worth in March, 1874, certainly not leu than they were sold for in January, ibid.

ymi an likewise comcetent to judge of the oroorletT of General Jourdan's speculating in lots which were under the Dan oi a noara or wmoa no was a memoer, KEEPING AN IMFBOPKB PEBSON IN OFFICE. Second General Jourdan shielded and kept in office tn employs of the Board of Health who was known to him to be so habitually negligent of his duties thst the Baniiaxy operations of the Board wore materially retarded and interfered with, and in one lnstanoe he compromised tho Board by a serious error made in Issuing a pormlt to slaughter cattle. This man was got rid of only after formal charges of his misconduct were ready to be proved in publlo session of the Board. No officer oouid be removed without cause. In the protection of this man, and in other appointments, the sanitary interests of the publ'o which General Jourdan was, in duty bound to protect, wore invariably made secondary to personal and political considerations.

Whether this coarse of conduct ahall be regarded aa simple treachery in a public official, and should be fatal to hla aucocas in regard to the office now vacant, you are quite capable of deciding. Possibly it would not be repeated. I havo very reiuoianuy emerged rrom my piacs as a private ottizeu to present for your consideration the above facts, which appear to Influence materially an important publio interest that is now at stake. To make allegations against the character of a fellow citizen and to be prepared to substantiate them is by no means an agroeabfe dnty, and is far from congenial to my tastes, and I beg to assure you that nothing but a stern sense of duty to the publlo and to you, as their representative, could have induoed me to ocoupy the position of an accuser st this time. It has been generally estimated among those cognizant of the facts above set forth, that their formal reference to the Mayor, and their introduction to the op eratioa of publio opinion in Brooklyn, would neosssa rily reduce the number of candidates for the Polio Presidency by one.

FOR THE ORPHANS. Tate Festival and Games at On the afternoon and evening of Thursday the next, annual festival and games, given for the benefit of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, will taks plaoe at the Bink on Clormont avenue. The arrangements made by the Committeo, of which Hon, Daniel Bradley is Chairman, are ot a kind to insure an unusual amount of pleasure to both old and young. Rices and other atnletio exerolses of various kinds, with prize shooting, will consume considerable of tho time, while the intervals will be pleasantly filled with musto and by tha carrying out of the following programme by some of the orphans 1. Choros.

lUd, White sad Bine," By 900 vetoes J. Duet. "Larboard Wajon," By the Choir a. Ohorua. "The Oaks." Br the Choir 4.

"Anvil Chorus." from "II Trovatora," with slant anvil aooompanimanta Br the Orphan Boys a. Oausthenlo exercises By th Orphan Boys KEBOSKKE KXPL0SI05. By the explosion of a kerosene lamp on the third floor, over Meyer's grocery store, on Sixth street, near Grand, the lace curtains and window shades in tho front rooms oaujht flre, and quickly from the apartments came frightened scresms from women. An alarm was sounded, but before the arrival of an engine Mr. Hugh MoKeever, Constable of the Fourteenth Ward, ran up stairs and amid flame and smoke tore down what remained ot the shades and poured sails of water aver the flre, which had communicate to the carpet.

He succeeded in eaUcgulshlng it at the cost of some severs boras to hit hands and sUght injuries to his faoe, from whloh he has since tosa confined to A German Florist Hangs HimBelf in His Green House, What He Wrote Before His Death A Case of Peconlarj Embarrassment. Yesterday afternoon, about four o'olodk, William Holbrook, who resides at No. ad Court street, ran into Polloe Headquarters and Informed Sergeant Harry Van Wagner that he had passed the greenhouse of Henry Jonclta, which is in Schermerhorn street, near Conit, and had aeon a man hanging at tho end of it. Immediately Detectives Looney and Zundt ran around there. Zundt tried the door of the hot house and found ft dosed and iocked.

He burst it open and closely followed by Looney ran to tha end of the little glass covered building and found the body of an old man suspended to the middle Joist by a clothes line, hoooej jumped upon the flower stands and out the rope, tho body falling heavily into Zundt's arms. A hasty examination showed that the man was dead, and he must hare been hanging for some time, for when the body fell, upon the ropes being out, it waa rigid. The face was discolored and the tongue protruding. The detective laid it out upon the planking between the tiers of flower pots, and one remained in charge while the other gave more explicit details at Headquarters. Detectives Corwin and Folk also put in an appearance, and remained there until Officer Kelly aud Bonn daman Baynor, of the First Precinct, took charge of the body and the premises.

No one who lived in the vicinity of the greenhouse seemed to knowmnob of the old man or oven hla name, but four letters and a number of cards, on which was some writing in German, wore fonnd by a portion of the old man's clothing. From them it would appear that he was despondent because his business was not prosperous. His right name is Henry Joene, but he has been known as Jucks by the few people with whom he was acquainted. Ho resided in Connover street' with his wife, and was about sixty years of age. Ho purchased the little greenhouse from Mr.

Davison, a Fulton street florist, a short time ago, and from the letters he wrote it would appear that he had not paid even him. The fact that he bas realized little or nothing since his venture made him downhearted, and of late it is said he has TAKEN TO VBtSSma considerably. His shoes, vest and coat wero all found in front of tha hot house. His ooat and vest wero neatly doubled up, and his shoes plsced in order beside them. The letters and cards printed below were found alongside.

He then took a portion of a clothes Una, went to the rear of the hot house and climbed on one of the flower stands. He threw tho rope over the centre Joist, doubled it and then making a running noose placed it round his neck. Then he stepped off the tier and so strangled himself. He bad no fall at all, for his feet were almost on a level with the tiers, and about three or four feet from the groud. The following are THE LETTERS which ho leit, and the business cards, and aro printed in the order in which they were evidently written Thuhsiuy, July 13, 1878.

Deab Wrre My rime is over. .1 have to depart from thee becauae I boa I can't got any further. You know our agreement, ail that wo have belongs to the survivor. I think I shall not leave any debts with you, nor no money either. I forgive all who have wished against mo.

Let me be buried aa a poor man at the publio expense. Don't make any show through tho streets. Let me stay here in my green house. I always thought I could work myself up again, bnt it was Impossible. Your beloved, U.

Joins. SECOND LETTED. Thdbsdav, July 13. 1876. Deab Wife This is my second letter, bo that yon abaft know about the airoamsUnoes between roe and Mr.

Davison. I have not paid much for the greenhouse yot, you know only $20. I could not pay more because I had to cover my dobts first and Mr. Davison never callod for the monoy. Dear wife, on the 30th of March we havo accounted for all settled thero was Ufi left to mo, the rent for tho month of April was paid.

Now it is three monthB up to July. THE THIRD LETTER Thtjbsdat, July U. The rent for tho month of July I have paid myself. There was throe months for which I paid up to the month of August, and Mr. Davidson cannot say different.

Doar wife, the first time when we settled, there was $93, It was about two weeks ago. Yesterday I have received $5. I have roceivod some grass. Have paid for the flowers. All is paid.

Dear wife. Mr. Davison will do all for you what is in his power. Tour poor unfortunate husband, H. M.

O. H. Jokhb. THE CARD. Deab Wot I can't leave you.

Theodore will take my place, he is fit for it. I have prayed and God may help me. Bring this ovor to my wifo, 179 Connover street. My time has come. Goodby, dear wife.

I have written what you will hare to do. It was Juat eight o'clock when my time was up. You see that I am doing it with all intention. I often went out before I could do it. Now goodby all friends snd acquaintances.

I must die a very poor death. Who comes here first will bring this to my dear wife. Write to Henry and ha will come back and help you. This is the last what I have written. H.

JoBsa, ACTION OP TUB OOSONEB. Coroner Simms was notified ot the occurrence; and after viewing the body he had it sent down to the late residence of the deceased in Gonover street. When the Eaqus reporter saw the suicide yesterday it had been out down and lay upon the hot house floor. The mark of the rope was distinctly risible on the neck, which was encircled by a broad red streak. An inquest will be held to morrow.

MUNICIPAL. The members of the Temperance Brother hood are making strenuous efforts to have one of their number appointed President of the Department of Police and Exolse. The appointment of cither James Morton or Benjamin E. Halo, will satisfy them. Several delegations have waited upon Acting Mayor French for purpose of securing his influenoe for either one or tho other ot these gentlemen, but Mr.

French haa not yet compromised himself. Mayor Schroeder has telegraphed that he would re turn to Brooklyn on Monday morning, and be at his offioe at half put eleven o'clook. It expeoted that he will be over run by delegations urging the appointment of this, that and the other man. He will probably send in his nomination to the Aldermen at their meeting on Monday night. DAVID WILLIAMS, who was trotted out as a candidate at tha time of President Briggs' death, has not been heard ot fpr several days.

It is understood that he has been told to draw out of the race, as thero was not the ghoat of a chance tor him, David, however, will be taken caro of in due time. A prominent Bepnblican said the other day that Williams had done too' much for the party to be wholly ignored. It is tho intention to give him the nomination for Surrogate next Fall, if the leaders see that there is a prospect of snscess. Williams was nominated for Assembly in the Eighth Dlstriot two years ago but was defeated, and the leaders do not want to set him up again so soon, if there is any danger of his being knookod ovor. Theyara determined to fix him any way, and if he don't get some nomina tion this Fail, he will probably secure a position when the change shall be made in the.

Commissions next Spring. MI8BKPBEBBNTINQ THE DXPABIMXNT OF ffifl WOBKB. One of the morning pspers, a Bepnblican journal, the Times, publishes a statement to the effect that half of the number of laborers on street repairs have been discharged by the Department of City Works, notwithstanding the appropriation is far from being exhausted. It further states that the Department is re taining Vie money to use It for political purposes in Ootober. These assertions are utterly untrue.

The Commissioners of City Works are Demo crats, two ot them, Messrs. Fowler and Adams, being identified with the regular organization, while General Slooum haa a sorehead committee of his own. The Eaolk on Thursday showed that laat Fall while tho Democrats had control of the Department, the expenditures from the (tract repair fond were 82 in October, and $6,500 in November, against an average of from $16,000 to $36,000 per month previously. Also, that in 1873, when the BepubUoans, and Whiting, ran the Department, the expenditures in Ootober amounted to $91,781.69, and in November to S16.S65.31. Now.

as to the assertion thst the Btroet repair fund ia far from being exhausted. An examination of the books of the Department this morning showed that at the beginning of the year, the fund amounted to about $117,000, and up to the present time it has been reduced to about $35,000. This sum will carry the work through to about the 1st of September only, and it was solely because the money was running short, that half gf the gangs were discharged. TUB KENT AVBNUB BASIN ASSESSMENT. The Board of Assessors met this morning and heard further statements of property owners in regard to the Kent avenue Basin assessment.

The proposition Is to extend the district of assessment fcy including the Sev enth and Twentv Brst Wards. Mr. Alex. Cndernni.oD jeoted. So did Mr.

Dougherty, on behalf of the citizens of the Seventh and Twenty first cuumouiuM the people in those wards derived no benoni irom we improvement and should not be required to pay for it. The value of the property along the line of the improvement had been materially increased and the owners should be made to pay. Tho further hearing was postponed until next Saturday. LOCAL BREVITIES. As Mrs.

Catharine Moore, who Uvea at No. as Retina tiwit was anirairad in washing this morn ing, blood vessel In her left temple burst, and she waa very quickly prostrated by the exiensire io blood. Ambulance Surgeon Otterson attended upon the woman, and ultimately staunched tha flow of Wood. Andrew Lehman, residing at 142 Maujer street, was yesterday afternoon prostrated with the heat, and his physician, Dr. Fertlg, doea not anticipate his recovery.

MiBfll TWer. child of four years, thiB a ny. and set on fire his pa monmiH pijeu wm rents' dwelling, at 264 Devoe atreet. The damage to building and furniture will not exceeu vt, Hif nf O.K North Second Btreet, was prostrated by tho heat this Sa of North Sixth and First streets. aVaAAM Adam Schultz, of Rnshing and Throop av enues, who was prostrated by the died yesterday afternoon.

8T. TEBMA'g CHDBCH. Tho annual pioniof St. Teresa's R. O.

Church will take place atEettarts Park, next Thursday. Tho proceeds win be for the benefit the church. A very pleasant time Is anticipated, and as the church Is a nswone the object of the picnic is more than usually deserving. AHOTHEB KEBQgBMK 1CCIPMT. Late last night a fire broke out on the aecond floor of the brick house No.

31 First plaoe, occupied bj James OTOenaan, caused by the upsetting of a kerosene Ump on a bed. tt was extinguished wlM SOdaniailWVBWMnoteT (Stench and an Eyesore. Lair and Common Decency Attala Violated This Morning; bj the New York Garbage Men Warrants Issued for the Arrest of the Offenders A. Tlgoroas Prosecution Promised by District Attorney Britton. The difficulty between tho offloials of this county and the New York Police Commissioners, caused by the dumping of garbage in the bay, threatens to assume the proportions of a serious conflict.

The authorities of the Metropolis appear to be inclined to continue the disgusting nuisance, and Shore Inspector Cornelius Furgueson has determined to prevent them. If it can be done through any legal measures. Only by his authority to issue permits for the passage of the boats containing the garbage through tho Narrows can the Inspector control their movements. He had lound that the only way in whloh the mass of filth can bo provented from flowing into the shore Is by dumping it when the tido is at the ebb, ao that it will bo carried out to sea. Tho permits hare therefore been issued so that the boata, if the law is complied with, would be obliged to pass the narrows at an hour when the tide will carry their cargoes suoh a distance that the suffering people of Bath, Coney Island, B)dge and.

other points along the ooast will be BELIEVED FBOM THE ABOMINATIONS whloh at present torment them. The Polioe Commissioners maintain the somewhat peculiar attitude that thoy must send tho scows containing the refuse matter ont at the time whon the tide will assist them, and that they most drift back In the ebb tide as soon as their cargoea are thrown overboard. This attitude is taken, aa they say, because to take their boats out and bring them back against the tide would necessitate additional towage, which the alender nesa of their appropriation will not allow. Accordingly they this morning again FLAOBANTLT VIOLATED THE LAW, by sending the scows out regardless of the timo sped. fled In the permits, and emptying their reeking and noisome masses into the waters of the bay.

But the Brooklyn officials were on the lookout for the offenders, and it is probable that the captains of the boats will receive a severe lesson, Early this morning, just at sunrise. Shore Inspector Fergueson, a number of hla subordinates, and an Eagle reporter stationed themselves on the bluff at Fort Hamilton to see if the warnings of tho Kings County offloials had any eflect on the New York authorities, or whether they would dare to persist in thoir illegal transactions. The inspector hsd determined, in case the boats came down, to obtain suoh evidence as would warrant him in THE AMIES! OF THE CAPTAIN'S for misdemeanor. At a few mlnuros past six o'clock, a tug boat slowly emerged from behind the headland at Bay Bidse, and mado its way to tho Narrows, towing the barges loaded with great quantities of fifth of the most offensive description. The craft slowly crept along between Forts Laf ryolte and Wadsworth, and steered in the direction of the dumping ground.

Inspector Ferguson promptly ordered three of his men to enter a Bkiff and follow the ill omening scows and disagreeable looking tug to tho place where the mass of putridity wag to be thrown overboard. Tho men immediately entered their little boat and were soon dancing over the waves in their frail cockle shell, closely following the floating snd drifting nuisance. Hardly had THE FIBST FILTHY SQUADBON cloarod the channel, when another and larger convoy appeared and proceeded In the direction takon by its predecosBor. Tho shore Inspector aud tho Eagle reporter at onoo sprang on board a yacht and started in pursuit. The little eloop sped over tho waters of the bay in a light breeze, which was just powerful enough to enable those on board to keep near enough to tho garbago scows to get an occasional whiff of their contents.

A more offensive odor would bo difficult to find. It aeemod as if there was a combination of all the ill smelling materials that ever were imagined or described. Tho roportsr seriously contemplated seeking relief by throwing himself in the sparkling water and was only deterred by the urgent solicitations of his companions. THE DUMPING OBOUND was aoon reached. It was about two miles west of Buoy 16, just outside of the jurisdiction of (he State.

As soon as tho scows Btopped tho skiff and yacht which had followed them down the bay went alongside of them. Tho scows were crowded with hundreds of Italian laborers, who did not seem at all dlscompoiod by tbelr unpleasant occupation. They wero soon at work dumping tho unsavory cargo into the water. Among the choice collection of putridity wero dooayed vegetables, tainted meat, dirty rags, old tomato canB, hard cggB, an occasional dead dog or cat, and mountains of mud and orery kind of filth. The stench emitted by this material was perfectly frightful, and thoso unused to it fairly gasped for breath despite the fact that a light breeze was blowing As Boon as the Shore Inspector saw the men were at work, he boarded the boat whloh he had followed, the reporter accompanying him.

Together they found the Captain. The boat was an ordinary tug called the Thomas Cornell. No objection was offered to the advent of Inspector Ferguson. The Captain received Tiiw civilly and asked his business. Mr.

FerguBon informed the Captain that he was violating the law and was GUILTY OF A KIBDltEANOR. The captain, who gave his namo a Jamos A. Noyes, said he was only a subordinate of the Now York Commissioners, and must obey them. The work of un. loading continued, and whon the boata returned the filth they had discharged followed them and COV2BKD THE SHOBES OF THE BAT Inspector Ferguson proceeded to Fort Hamilton and sworo out warrants for the arrest of James Noyes, captain of the Thomas Cornell, aud Thomas Belly, captain of the Thomas Sheeny, charging them with miedemoanor.

Inspector Ferguson placed the warrants in the hands of Acting Superintendent Waddy, at Polioe Headquarters. Officers ware detailed to eearoh for them, and thoy will probably be arrostod in New York this afternoon. There Is some talk of having the New York Polfco Commissioners lnaictod for maintaining the nuisance. Action by the District Attorney. District Attorney Britton has sent a communication to the Police Board of New York in relation to the dumping nulsanoe off Coney Island, calling the attention of tho Commissioners to resolution of the Supervisors of Kings County requesting him to take action to the matter.

Mr. Britton is taking active measures to break up the abomination, and as things look at present there is every probability of his accomplishing that object. OBITUABr. JTlnUhew F. Wood.

Mr. Matthew JF. Wood, a member of the com mercial agency firm of MoKtilop, Bprague 6s and an Influential and esteemed resident of Brooklyn, died on Wednesday night, while on a Bummer visit at Caldwell, New Jersey. Mr. Wood had attained the age of sixty, seven years, and lived at No.

431 Franklin avenue, in this city. Mr. Wood was a native of Massachusetts, and began his business life in Boston. In that city he attained to high commercial prominence, and also became known as probably the most aaelduous and certain Iy the most successful Sunday School and lay Christian workor in the Congregational denomination at that Congregational centre. Bemovlng to this locality, while absorbed in great business events ovor the river, he made Brooklyn his home, and was oonnocted with tho Class on avenue Presbyterian Church from its foun dation, wherein he was among the backbone men and was one of the closest friends and aids of Dr.

Duryoa. The influence or air. Wood upon the religious snd charities movements ol Brooklyn became very great. Bis industry, vigor of character and liberal spirit made him a remarkable power for good. For several months ha was a sufferer from the formation of a oanaor on the liver, and while his death was sudden, he knew hie recovery was impossible, and was all ready to xchanga worlds.

His widow, a son and three daughters survive wfll receive the sympathy of his many friends, among the loading citizens of New England, tha Weat and New York. The funeral will take plaoe in the Classen avenue Presbyterian Church, at two P. M. tomorrow. William II.

Brown. At Clinton Hall, New York, yesterday after noon, William H. Brown was overcome with the heat, and was removed to his residence, No, 327 Beckett atreet, tn this city, where he died. The deceased was long resident of Brooklyn and was respected by all who knew him. For many years he was the flour Inspector ot the New York Produce Exchange, and had held the position from his ability and long familiarity with the business.

His loss win be deeply felt by the nour merchants of New York, to whom ho hsd made himself valuable by his uniformly courteous manner and hla upright way of transacting business. The deceased by careful attention to business had amassed considerable property, and be leaves his wife and children In comfortable circumstances. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been mado. Ei'ludge Connolly. Ex Judge Michael Connolly, who has been ailing for some days, died at bis residence in West Fiftieth stroet, New York, this morning.

The deceased was well known in local politics for the past twenty flve years. ACCIDEHT ON BOABD A TUG BOAT. Peter itose, a cook on board the tug boat H. G. Lapham, lying at Erie Basin, had hla right foot badly crashed yesterday morning, by piece of shafting which was on board.

He was taken to the Long Island College Hospital. A TACAHT H0U8B BOBBED. Patrolman Miohaol Gilligan, of the Third Precinct, reported that some time yesterday morning the vacant house No. 80 Clinton sir est, owned by Deputy Sheriff George Hardy, was entered by thieves, who stole $30 worth of lead pipe and brass faucets. AGAIN IN TBOUBLE.

Big Mary Farrell, ot No. 220 Bond stroet, waa arrested by Officer Connors yesterday afternoon, charged by Jane Hunt, of the same house, with hav. Ing stolen fifteen dollars from the pocket of her dress while she waa absent at a neighboring grocery store. Mary was held in bonds to appear tor examination. THRKK BUBGIiiBS ARBE8TED.

Frederick Gale, colored, and William Oreighton and John Degnan, white, were arrested on suspicion of having committed a burglary in Gllder oloove'a meat market, corner of Pulton street and 8t Jamos place. They got over the fan light, and tried to open the safe, bnt couldn't, and left without stealing anything. The colored man had, an hour previously, entered the room In No. 921 Atlan.Uo avenue, where Mrs. O'Brien was alteplsg and.

attempted to rob bar of a package of money whloh she kept concealfd in her breast. 8h woke up and he escaped. Jtttlloo Moras hsI4ttWnif qr trUL, 8ATURDAY EVENING. JULY 15, 18781 TELEGRAMS. Contradictory Reports Concerning the Turkish Fighting.

Enjrlad'g Attitude as Defined by Earl Derh; Business Depressed Among Our Transatlantic Cousins. Constantinople, July 15. The sontoncos upon tho persons trlod in connection with the recent outrage at Salonloa havo been increased. The Chief ot Police It condemned to degra datlon from rank and (mean years' penal servitude, the commander of tho Turkish irlgate to degradation from rank and ton years' Imprisonment, and tile commander of tlio oiudel to throe yean' impriaonmont in a fortress. Several detachments 01 Egyptian troops hue arrived at Constantinople.

A tclocrram from tho Governor of Bosnia officially reports the defeat of the Servians, at Hoytchanitcha, as heretofore reported. The Servians fled, abandoning tbelr armt, ammunition and provision train. It is officially announced that tho Turkish General Selim Pacha baa gained an important vittor over the. Monteiigrins, between Gatschko and NovoiIdJo and effected a junction with the Parkiah force at Noveslnje. London, July IS.

A Belgrade dispatch to the A'eira says the Servian Drlna Army has completed its entrenchmonts at liooha. The connection ith tho River Save, whence the Turks tcoelved their supplies, Is broken off. London, July 18. The following Is the language of Earl Derby in tho conclusion of his speech yesterday to the deputation of gentlemen headed by Mr. John Bright "If an opportunity for mediation ahould offer Itself and that does not seem to be an unlikely event no shall gladly avail ourselves of it." The iiuglltb Tart, London, July IS.

Mr. Hauford, the American, has entered for tho English Derby of 1878 a colt by Olenely, dam La Heka, and a colt by Glonoly, dam Niagara. Ho has also entered for the Oaks slakes a Ally by Baywood, dam Ear ring, and a filly by Olonoly, dam Ulrica. Tho American borae Mato la now fourth in the betting for tho Goodwood StakcB, which is to be run for July 20. Bell's Life says tho furoro about Mate soems t.

be dying out, although both he and Preakneaa aro reported to bo doing good work. Messrs. Tatter enll advertises for sale in the second week of October Lord Itosenberg's entire steed of race horses which are in training. This is generally construed to mean retirement from the turf. England.

London, July 15. Alexander McKenzie's two carriage factories and William Charles Ware's timber yard, on Little Windmill streot, wore destroyed by flre to day. A number of adjoining buildings were damaged. Later dispatches show that the fatalities caused by tho explosion on tho war ship Tnundoror, yesterday, aro greater than at first stated. Up to this time thirty OeatUs have been reported, and the doctors aay at least half of the injured aro likely to die.

The National Lino Steamer Erin, which sails from this port August 13, for Now York, will tako numerous livo stock for the International cattlo show at Philadelphia. British Columbia. San Fiuncibco, July 1. A dispatch from Victoria, V. says that tho Cabinet havo publishod a card expressing high satisfaction with tho appointmont ot A.

N. RichardB as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, news of which was re ceived by a private telegram. Tho Colonials congratulate him and the country on the appointment. A large public meeting was held last night to arrange for a euitable reception to Lord DufTerin on his expected visit to the Province. Tito Indian War.

Ciutehwe, July 14. Negotiations have been making for some time through Captain Nlckersou, of General Crook's staff, with tho TJtos, who are old enemies of the Sioux on account of oft repeated attacks upon tuoni to secure llieir oo operatlon in the present movement against the northern hostile Sioux. M. M. Curtis, of Rawlius, who had been dispatched to the reservation to bring in tho detachment, returned (o nlght and telegraphed Captain Nlckerson as 'In obedience to your dispatch of Juno 27, I proceeded to gather up the Indiana.

I want as far as White River ARoncy, Colorado, and was successful until stopped by E. H. Danfortb, United States Indian Agent, who forbade me taking an Indian from the reservation until ho was authorized to let them go by Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Douglass. The head chief at the agency said Tell General Crook I would like to General Merrill's Fifth Cavalry arrived at Tort Laramie to day. and will move north via Fcttcrman to join Crook, from whom no additional news has been received, although no fears are entertained of the safety of the command, Custer's lata action has had the effect to tax tho courajo of couriers, and none can bo had to make tho trip with a message for Crook.

Financial Difficulties. LoJH, July 11, The Time in its flnanacia! article Bays Messrs. Wlngato 4 ship builders, of Glasgow, havo oon voned a meeting of their creditors. They claim thotr assets will considerably oxcood their liabilities. Tho latter pxceod $500,000, Londoh, July 15.

George and Richard Laxton, printers, of No. 48 8t. Paul's churchyard, havo failed. Their liabllitities are 50,000. "Wales, CAnDijr, July 15.

The Heifrrn Jfaff (newspaper) of this city announces tho stoppago of two important South Wales collieries. 9 Bulgarian Riots. Vie.vka, July 15. A tolegTim publlahel here states that serious riota have occurred among tho Bulgarian populace at Bust chuck, whero a mob killed Bevoral officials. Dotails aro wanting, and the above is unauthentlcated from any reliable souroe.

France. Paris, July 15. Hermann Oppenheim, tho banker, is doud. Tho Government has resolved to make further administrative changes affecting many Bub prefects and prefoctora! councillors. The Official Journal publishes the conditions of the new City of Paris loan of $24,000,000.

K.vo hundrod franc bonds aro to bo Issued at 469 and to bear four per cent, lnteroat redeemable by quarterly drawings. The subscribers are to pay in five installments extending from the date of subscription to April, 1678. llio loan is unlikely, thercloro, to have any effect upon tho money markets. Destructive. Storm In Pennsylvania Pout Jebvis, N.

July 15. A severe hail storm passed over tho southwestern portion of Piko County, yesterday afternoon. Hailstones of the size of walnuts fell to the depth of three inches and tho crops were much damaged, Ohio Politics. Cincinnati, Ohio, July, IB. The Register, an independent newBpapsr at Chilll cottio, Ohio, announces lion.

Q. Delano as an Independent cindldato for Congress, from that district. Bridge Blown Down. Lkwiston, July 15. During galo lsit night tho covered bridge at Turner's centre, 600 feet long, was blown into the river, and several barns wore unroofed.

Bowdoln College. BnuNswiox, July 15. At the examination of candidates for admission to the Froshmon'a class of Bodoin College yesterday, thirty eight were successful. This indicates a class of about sixty when term begins. NOT SUNS1BOKB.

Death From a Boutins: by a South Brooklyn Bough. Charles Honniff, a German, employed at Brown's Long Island Brewery, died, yoslorday, from the effects of an assault committed upon him by JamcB Joaaup, a South Brooklyn rough, on July 4. It was at first supposed that nonniff died from tho effects of tho heat, but it has since been ascerlsinod that on tho day in question bo was attacked in front of the brcwry by Jossup.who knocked him down and beat him lout tho hoad and body. Mcaixjd and eubaoquonlly meeting Henniff, struck him a violent blow in the back with a oobble stono. The assailant again escaped but was oon arrested and looked up.

Henniff though suffering from his lnluries oontlnued at work. Yesterday afternoon, while delivering beer, he was suddenly prostrated io Fourteenth streot, and died in a few momenta thereafter. Jessup is held to await the result of the Coroner's inquest. james a. uum Assocuwojr.

Tho James A. Duffy Association of the Sec ond Word, held a special meeting last evening at 87 Front street. Very strong resolutions endorsing the candidates and reform platform of tho St. Loula Con vention and pledging the support of the Association to both wero unanimously adopted. Eloquent speeches wAKi'made by Messrs.

Jsmes Duffy and Joseph A Win ter. Mr. Brodtriok, Mr. Peter Campbell and othora and the affair cloaed with a collation. A Urge banner la to bs hung in front of the club rooms.

MUSIC IN THE A1B. n. jl v.utt th Ttrviklim EarU JU wic w' I was surprised to see in the Eaqli of Sat MS aTnard" worHng So? aitte Sift A The only recre manger. mu MonAics. A SFflSIULB BUeOEBTlOK.

To the FMtor of the Brooklyn ISajl' Why need Mayor Schroedpr appoint ft po lico commissioner for the present police vacanc) 't Whatgood would it do 7 fa the Department sufferfne fiom tno vacancy Are the other Commitaioaers orer Why not save tho salary A not tnoro patroCnnJodedt Why must 'our bloasom into an enormous commlaiion 7 "ho wonia KiTof sb.ltsllon of soldiers, bajf a "fta'n', being commanded by three major generaU. tejide a full colonel, lieutenant colonel and frequent Btanj All tho peopli wo .11 if Uy not nu tiu rioano. Docmuum Ft".