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D0NLON AND BIS KNIFE. 3. Frank Baxter with an address on "Spiritualism Ita Facta and Fanoiea." Ho also gave several testa while proper method of keeping accounts. It placed a barrier 4 OtIOd EDITION WAS IT LEGAL? MUNICIPAL. IMPENDING.

GERMAN MAKKBMEN EXCITED. Tbo Commander of the Geruiania Sebuetasenbutad Deposed Tlie Charges Against Him. BURIED. in tho way of pigeon holing bills and or favoritism generally. It places in the hands of tho Commandant of the yard a means of defense against rapacity and furnishes him with a pulse the condition of which Informs him, if be is a skillful obsorver, whether it is wise to toko notice of rumors such as have led to the Investigation he is now pursuing.

It is to bo presnmod, however, that If any depredations have been made upon the materials belonging to tho Government lately, thoy cannot bo very extensive as compared with tbe cheeky transactions which marked tho war ported, when the peoplo wore thinking more of tho Integrity of the Government than of peculating hirelings in navy yards. What can be proved, howovor, is tho peculiar tendency of certain small fry Republican ward politicians to pick up aud cling to things that they deem of more value than the Constitution of tho United States. SUICIDE OF A Si U.NKNOWN MAN. A GhasUy Blucovcry at Bath. Yesterday afternoon the dead body of an unknown man was found on Mr.

James Waters' farm. near Bath, about ono hundrod feot from the Bar Ridae shore. The body was in a crouched position beside an olonthuB tree, with a soft felt hst under tha head. Tho fingers, mouth and beard of the doad man bore marks of Paris green, and thero were other indications that he had died from that poisonous drug. The body was removed to the undertaker's establishment at Fort Hamilton, and although hundreds vlowed it during the afternoon, there was no ono who romemberedevor having seen tho man beforo.

Dr. Honry C. Slmmi, tho Coroner, went to Fort Hamilton this morning and held on Inquest. Tho statements of those who hod discovered the body wore taken, and also that of Dr. Richard B.

Newton, of tho United States Army, who is stationed at tho Fort, and who made the uost mortem. The Doc tor testified that death was caused by arsenlte of copper or Paris a verdict was returned in accordance with tho facts. Deceased Is about 50 years of age, and apparently a German; he Is livo feet eight inchos In height, with sandy hair and bushy chin whlHkors and moUBtacho, and bad on brown jeau pants heavy, laced brogan shoes, and knit browu undershirt and a checked over shirt. He had a carponter's line aud compass In his possession. BEST TO THE (ill AND JIBY.

Carrie Ripple, aged 1( years, who was ar rested by Detectivo Eunla for stealing a pair of earrings from a three year old child named Paterman, on Friday last, plead guilty to a chargo of highway robbery In Justice Guck's Court to day. The prisonor 1b a young woman who, until Bhe recently became an habitual fre quenter at evening picnics, had previously borne a fair reputation. Justico Guck committed Carrie to await the aotion of the Grand Jury, EXCULPATED. The Woman Charged with Attempted Arson. TIio Evidence to Hold Iiifsiillloioiit lei.

To day Justice Elliott heard evidence in the case of incendiarism in which Mrs. Anno EvanB was aroused with having recently fired the dwulllng No. 22.1 North Seventh street, of which she and hor family aro tonauts in couimnn with other persona. It will bo borne In mind that this tenement has been the scouo of threo attempts to set it in flames. Tho first timo waa on tho tontli of tho present mouth, at night, wheu it was found that kerosouo oil had boon poured npon the second floor hallway and on a apot on the Mdo wall where the lathing was exposed.

Again on the third night suoceciling, tho same thing occurred, and tho third attempt to fire the house waa ou Wednesday night last. Suspicion and fear combined lad a tenant of tho third floor, Jamea Ramsberry by name, to maintain a watch, to the end that the miscreant misfit i discovered. For that purpose Mr. ItuniHberry laid hinnelf down in the hallway. His wifo, also, was on the alert, and was tho flrat to detect a movement In the hall which led her to suspect the author of tho proviouri tires was again about.

Quietly tho Ramsberrys awalt id further developments. Thoy were rowardod by discovering Mrs. Evans, after twice leaving and returning to her room, strike a match on tho side wall. From the burning match ths bare lathB Instantly ignited, and in consequence the woman was subsequently placed under' arrest. Mrs.

Evans protested hor Innocence of any intent or oven a thought of burning the timno. Since the incarcoratiou of Mrs. Evans Flro Marshal Thorno has boon collecting EVIDENCE BEABING ON THE CARE whioh was hoard to day by Justico Klliott. lames Rains berry testified to having beon on tho watt in detect tho incendiary. Ho saw Mrs.

Kvann after hIio had Htruck and lighted a match on the side wall. That dono he said the woman weut downstairs with a kettle iu her hand, apparoutly not uoticiug a low flame burning on some lathing not covered with mortar. Mr. Ramsberry said that Mrs, Evans was not. In his opluion, sober.

On cross examination witueas aaid tho lathing had, three days previously, been saturated with koroBeno. Mrs, Ramsberry made a statement to tho some effect as her husband. Tho Fi. Marshal and Mr. J.

Bodonholmer, landlord of tho premises, testified to the condition In which tho house had beon found.as regards the pouriug of oil upen the floor, otc. Mrs. Evans, on hor own behalf, upon being sworn, made the following explanation of her movements on the night in question: She had boon Out for beer tfur her husband, a short tlmo before the bUzo was kindled in tho hall. After hor husband and two children had retired to bed, she bethought herself In regard to putting out a kettlo for milk. In washing out and drying tho kettle, sho left twice and returned to her room, and finally lit a match to find her way downstairs without accident.

The hallway was very dark, and there was danger of falling off the landing because of the absonce of a railing. At the tlmo her husband 'and children wero in bed end Bhe bolleved asleep. The woman disclaimed having intentionally started a fire, at tho same time remarking that sho would certainly not endanger tho lives of her own family In that maunor. Mrs. Evans in conclusion admitted having boen Blightly under tho influence of liquor.

Justice Elliott decided that tbe evidence was Insufii clont to a conviction, and he believed tho worst fcaturo appearing was the carclossness of the accused in lighting a match, knowing that the lathing was saturated with oil. Uo therefore discharged Mrs. Evans from custody. MONEY MARKET. Wall Btbekt, July 213 P.

M. Among the sales between calls and at the second board were Louisiana consol, 43, Central Pacific 1st, C. C. and 1. C.

1st, ditto trustee receipts, Wabash consol, ex cupon, 79 Lehigh and Wilkesbarre assented, ditto income, Erie, 2nd consol, 77a77 Chicago and Alton, S. 1W1X Missouri, Kansas and Texas, 1st, 70 ditto, 2nd, 30 i Delaware and Hudson of 1884, 102 ditto, of 1891, 101.V Burllncton, Cedar Rapids and Northern, 1st, Central Paclflo land grant, 103V Missouri Pacific, 1st, Central New Jersey, Income, Pacific, trustee receipts, 103)al03J( Union Pacific 8. 115J all5; U.S. 5's, 10V(; lOoalOOX; ditto coupon, 4's 102 currency fl's of 1898, 123; TonnoiBoe O's, old, 31; ditto, new, 31i; Denver and Rio Grande lBt, St. Paul I and 105; Hannibal and St.

Joseph 8's, 103; Cleveland and Toledo 8. F. 109; N. Y.Central 1st, coupon, 125; Del. Lack, and Western 2nd, 10fiX; Kansas Paclflo, No.

16, 69a88, Cloveland and Pittsburg 110; St. Louis and Iron Mountain 1st, 116if; Central New Jersoy, conBOl assented, 99; Great Western let, ex Tho coorso of tho Chicago market for grain, pork and lard is shown by the following specials to R. U. Porks July 10. Closing Wheat 92J4 July 21.

Opeaing 04 SO 2a $9.1 is July 21. Noon. ati.S Cora. 341 2Sf, $3.0." 5.U2J4 The London cables report a strong market for United States bonds, which Bhow an advance of tor 4's, 4 and 6'e compared with the close of Saturday. Consols are down and the railroad Hat Is firm.

The Government bond market waH strong to day for all the Issues and a large business was done in the 4 per cents. The shipment of $10,000,000 4 per cents, to Europe on Saturday and tho large export of breadBtiiffa have had the effect of weakening Sterling exchange, and tho rates are down a cent compared with Saturday, The stock market woa quiet and wltbo.it special fea ture this afternoon. Prices of leading stocks were permitted to fall off and then reocted fraction, and it appeared as if the managers of the simulation wore not unwilling to encourage a freeh short Interest. Tho temper of the market is bullish, and it Ib believed that much higher prices will be recorded shortly. Very litre was dono In the Gould Blocks this afternoon, and the coal shares were heavy.

8:15 P. M. The stock market was Irregular at the close. Tho following tablo showj thu cour of tho itOOk market for this day: 2 P. M.

occupying the stand. iheevoning seeBlon consisted of a conference and singing. Reception to Secretary Sherman. Providence, R. July 21, Secretary Sherman arrived at Newport, from Narra gansett jeier, at eleven o'clock this morning.

Af tor hav ing called on Ida Lewis, at Limerook Lighthouse, ho will leave for Fall River, by rail, at three o'clock, whoro an entertainment will be prepared for him. Boston, July 21, It is probable that Secretary Sherman will reach Bos ton to night, in which event he will have a reception at his hotel. Among other guosts who aro invited to at tend the recaption to be given tho Secretary by tho Com mercial Club, of this city, are the poets Longfellow aud Holmes Postmaster General Key, Hon. Robert C. Win throp, Hon.

Charles Francis Adams and Senator Thur. man. Burned to Death. CoUBTnioHT, July 21. The house of a farmer named Julius Jock, two miles from this place, was burned thia morning, and two of hie children perished in the flames.

Mr. Jock was also probably fatally burned. Three Men Lost. Boston. July 21 Among those who sailed from City Point on Wednes day afternoon, when no sign wa3 given of the terrible gate, was a party of throe gentlemen, who chartored the yacht Cape Cod for a sail down the harbor.

The party were Mr. Miller, proprietor of a saloon under tho Bos ton Hotel Mr. Farrcll, a western journalist on a visit East, who had charge of the boat, and George Mar tin, of South Boston. Nothing has been heard from them, and thoir friendB have given up all hopes of thoir safety. Tho Yellow Fever Spreading.

Memphis, July 21 Fifteen casea of yellow fever were reported to the Board of Health this morning. Among the most prominent are C. Coppinger and wife, J. C. Harris, a woll known dentist; Charles Phllmot and wife, George Nail and two Misses Raja.

Two deaths have occurred, Dr. J. C. Harris and W. C.

Coppinger. The exodus of citizens is in full progress, and business is almost entirely BiiBponded. The general outlook is anything but cheering. Weather Probabilities. Washington, D.

Jnly 21. For the Middle States, slightly warmer, southerly to westerly winds, falling barometor and oloarorfair weather. RECORD OF THE THERMOMETER. The following Is the record of tho thormomoter as Septat the Bbooklyn Daily Eagle oflico: a A. oi 4 A.

us 6 A. 8 8 A. 77 10 A. 77 12 7i 2 3 P. Average temperature to day 73fn Average temperature same day last year 70a HOMICIDE.

Probably Fatal it i i ci a Iig Iit. Bernard Fitzpatrick Boats James Travis Almost to Death on an E. Sidewalk at Noon. Bernard Fitzpatrick, aged 40 years, aud James Travis, aged 42 years, reside with their families iu the front and rear tonouionts respectively, Second street. Last Saturday evening the men imbibed freely and quarroled aud fought on the sidewalk in front of their dwelling.

Thoy wero separated and retired reluctantly to their apartmoutB. VosterAy Fitzpatrick was about carllor than Travis, who dllnpot mako hlB appearance on the sidewalk until noon.whon Fitzpatrick attacked him and knocked him down. In tho scuffle Travis got cut On tho templo, back of tho head, aco and neck. He lay on tho sidewalk bleeding and insensible while his assailant fled into the house. Ofllcer Michael Kennody was attracted to tho place by outcries.

His first care was to see that'a physician was sont for, after which he broko in Fitzpfetrick's door and arrested him under tho bod. The psonor was locked up iu the Fifth Precinct Station House. Officer Kennody then went baok to mako a further Investigation. Dr. McCosker, who attended tho injurod man, gave it as his opinion that the wounds, which aro of a fatal nature, wore INFLICTED BY SOME BLUNT INSTRUMENT.

The ofllcer inquired of persons who saw the light about the weapon. Ono woman said sho saw Fitzpatrick throw away something that, from tho description Bhe gave of it, brass knuckles, which was picked up by a boy who put it in his pocket aud scampered away. Another woman Baid sho bbw tho prisoner usq a knifo, but the physician is of tha opinion tho wounds could not well havo been inflicted by a knife. Tho soarch after the weapon was a fruitless one. This morning Travis' neck was so badly swollon from ono of the blows that he was soarcely able to articulate.

There is but LITTLE HOPE ENTERTAINED of his recovery. He said that ho had uover had a quarrel with Fitzpatrick until tho present one. Tho priBonor is regarded aa a hardworking, industrious man. lie was held by Justico Elliott this morning to await the roBult of his victim's injuries. HACKMEN IN COUNCIL.

Effecting Permanent Organization For the Protection of Their Interests at Coney Inland. A meeting of Brooklyn baekmon was held at 355 Fulton Btreet, thiB morning, for tho purpoBe of effecting a permanent organization looking to the protection of ownerB of hacks plying on the conoourse at Coney Island. Mr. Edward Hart, who was elected temporary chairman at the last meeting, called his fellow hackmen to ordor and asked their pleaauro. Mr.

John Gallagher, being nominated for President, was honored with a unanimous choice. Mr. Sanderson Y. Brown wbb olectod Secretary, and Robert Jones Treasurer. Mr.

Gallagher having assumed tho chair, a motion was made to appoint a committee of threo to consult with counsel regarding tho rights of tha membors at Coney Island. The motion being adopted, Messrs. Henry Pendleton, John Grant and Joseph Robertson were appointed aa tho committee. Mr. Cappoll sold the only way to bring about the opening of tho concourso clear through Was to secure signatures of property owners of Gravesend giving their consent to tho extension of tho concourse.

That document must then be submitted to tho Board of Supervisors. He moved that a committee of threo be appointed to canvasB for signatures. The motion was agrood to, and Messrs. Shafor, Cap. poll and Weavor wero appointed.

Mr. John McLean thought it would be a good idea to seo Mr. Culver and sco if boiiio compromise could not be effectccyn tho direction of getting a right of way. Tho Chair said Mr. Culver had been waited on, and, while expressing his Bympathy with the baekmon, intimated his inability to do anything for thorn.

Mr. Bishop moved that a committee of three bo appointed to see Mr. Chamberlain, to secure his consent to havo carriages go by his hotel to the depot. Tho motion was adopted, and Messrs, McLean, Bishop and Burr were appointed. The association then adjourned.

STABIN FOR GOVERNOR. A Club Organized in IIi Interest ill the Twenty first Ward. A meeting of Republicans residing in the Twenty first Ward was hold on Saturday night at tho residence of John MaraliouB, on Yatos avenue, to organize a John H. Starin club to advance the claims of Congressman Starlu for tho Republican nomination for tho Governorship. Mr.

Henry Phillips was called to the chair and Mr. George Collins was choson Secretary. Mr. Judson C. Watson Btatod the object of the meeting to bo tho organization of a John II.

Starin club, to awaken an interest in and advance tho claims of the Hon. John H. Starin for the Governorship of New York. Mr. Starin, he said, was elected to Congress by several thousand majority ovor hiB party strength.

"This," he continued, "is no stib rosa statement; wherovcr he is known his namo is a tower of Btrength. He has from a humble beginning obtainod a high position, and possesses large means, which he is using in an unselfish and liberal manner, doing a great deal of good and winning hOBts of fnendB," The speaker believed Mr, Starin could certainly be elected. After remarks by several other persons, the following officers were elected President, Hoses W. Pearce Vice Presidents, Darwin B. James, Joseph C.

Hacker, A. P. Hinman, Jesso Travis, Frederick Herr, William H. Perego, John M. Phelps and Lemuel C.

Gilbert Secretaries, George J. Collins, W. Willicott and Frederick E. Kirkwood. After appointing committees on constitution and bylaws tha meeting adjourned.

It is Bald that thiB is the initiatory movement of the Starin campaign, and will bo followed by the organization of clubs in the Congressman's interest throughout tho State. HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. A Smalt Boy Burned to Death in East Now York Heroism that Was ot no Avail. Patrick Kelly, the five year old soil or Ann Kelly, a widow residing on tho oorner of Atlantic and Cypress avenues, EaBt Now York, waa accidentally burned to death on Saturday evening last. A number of the boys residing in the neighborhood had started a fire on the Btreet to roast some potatoes they had obtained from a neighboring farm.

The little fellow, at tracted by the bright flame, went to the side of the Are. He wore dresses, and there being quite a Iittlo breeze blowing, tho light fabric was blown over the flame and in an Instant tho boy's clothing waB a mass of flame, Tho boys about tho flro screamed for help, and a Mrs, Callahan, residing near the place where the Are iras.bear ing the screams, went out of the house to ascertain the cause. As sho did so sho saw tho little follow running past her door toward his home. With great presenco of mind Bhe seized bim, and with her hands and clothing extinguished the flame. She was fearfully burned about the bands and face, but she took the unfortunate boy in her arms and carried him to his homo.

Dr. Miller waa imi mediately summoned. He fonnd the boy's lower limbs almost burned to a crisp, and the uppor portions of hie body were frightfully burned. Ho appllod cooling lo tlonB, but said thero waa no hope of Baving the boy'e life. The poor boy lingered over fonr hours, and then expired in great agony.

Coroner Nolan was notified, and about eleven o'clock Saturday ovonlng impaneled a jury and held an inquest over the remains. Several witnesses testified to the facts aa above given, and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by being accidentally burned. The boy was buried to day. YELLOW FEVER. Four Men Sick at Quarantine One Death.

Information was received at the offloe of the Quarantine Commissioners, in New York, to day, that John Sinoludy, steward of the steamship Niagara, who was admitted to tho Quarantine Hospital, suffering from yellow fever, had been discharged. Two patloute, C. S. Colby and Brand Tallf or, Beamon of the Amorlcan bark Antonio Sala, for Havana, wore taken into tho hospital yesterday, down with tho fover. Colby died this morning.

There are now four men romalutng In the Stabbing a man who Ejected Him From His House TVbile Drunk. Patrick Donlon, residing on the comer of Navy and Lafayette streets, was before Justice Fisher this morning, charged with having yesterday morning stabbed Aza Meeks, of 41 Raymond street, and blackened both his eyes. Donlon is not yet 20 years old, but he has been in Jail several times, and served a term in the Penitentiary. He has been arrested for chicken stealing in Astoria, and bears a bad reputation. It ap pears that, about eleven o'clock yesterday mprning, while under the influence of liquor, he Btoppod before Mefika' house and demanded a nlaca to sloop.

Meeks refused to comply with his demands, and when Donlon attempted to force an entrance Meeks ejejrted him from the sidewalk. Donlon then went away. About an hour afterword he mot Meokson tho corner of Raymond street and Myrtle avenue, and said to him, "I'll get square with you for not letting me go into your house." He pulled out a pookot knife and staooed Meeks oehina tho ear, kicked him and blackened his eyes. Donlon made Mb escape, while Meeks, whose wound was severe, was taken to tho City Hospital. At three o'olock this morning Roundsman Baynor, of the Fourth Preoinct.

arrested Donlon at his residence, and marched him to the station house. When brought before Justice Fisher this morning ho was committed to jail to await exami nation. OBITUARY. Michael Nevin. Michael Nevin, an old resident of Brooklyn, died on Saturday laBt at his lata residence, No.

428 Van derbilt avenue. He acquired a mercantile training in his youth, and started at an early age in business for himself in this city. For over thirty years he continued aotlvo in tho management of business, and during that time he built up for himself an onviablo reputation. HlB industry, perseverance and integrity ot character earned for him an honorable distinction. Being of a quiet and retiring disposition, he was nover activo in political affairs, but preferred to remiin in private life.

He was of a gonerouB nature, and his charity was ever quick and ready. For many years ho was a prominent member of the Orphan Asylum Society, tho Emerald Association and tho St. Patrick Sooloty. He was also a trustee of the Church of St. Charts Borromeo and an earnest worker in the St, Vincent de Paul Society, IN THE TOILS.

How the Perpetrator of a Bold Burglary was Discovered. What Came of Searching: a Prisoner at the Butler Street Station The Leader of a Marauding Gang Unearthed. A gang of rowdies took possession of the platform in front of tho butchor's storo of Dwyer hers, corner of Court street and Atlantic avenue, on Saturday night, and not only insulted peoplo who wero passing by, but interfered with oustoinora going in and out of the store. Tho loader of the rufliians was ono George West, aged twenty yoarB, better known as Nigger West," who lives in Carroll etreet, near Third avenuo. His ratnor is a colored man ana nis moinor white, and he is well known aud much dreaded by the quiet inhabitants of tho neighborhood.

Martin Dooley, a clerk in Dwyer's store, requested tho gang to leave tho platform, and on their refusal, threatened to brinK a policeman aud havo thorn dispersed, West laughed at the threat, and DRAWING A LOADED REVOLVED from hiB pocket, shoved tho muzzle into Dooley's face, and said, "you do you want to have your head blown off 7" Detective James Roche, of the Butler street station, opportunely cauio up at this critical moment, and hurrying through tho crowd found West threaten ingly flourishing a rovolvor. Before tho young scoundrel knew what was the matter or could realize the situation he was disarmed and was in tho firm graBp of tho deteotivc and on his way to tho station houso. His companions fled on tho approach of Rocho, and suc ceeded in making their escape. A chargo of felonious assault was mado against West, who actod in front of the desk in a bravado like stylo. Captain Leavoy was presont at tho time, and gave ordcr3 to havo tho prisoner thoroughly searched before being removed to tho coll.

Roche "went through" him In tho most approved Btyle, taking from his pockets sovoral articles of trifling volue. He finally, however, mado an important dis covery. Tucked away in tho iiiBido pocket of tho vest of tho prisoner was an elegant gold watch, to which was attached a shoe laco, one end of which ho had round his neck, but undorneath the shirt.Captaln Loavey and Detective Roche concluded that THE WATCH HAD DEEN STOLEN, and subsequent developments showed that their suBpi cIodb woro woll founded, and that a highly important arrest had boen accidentally made. West gave sovoral contradictory accounts of the manner in which he got possession of tho watch, but ovcry statement he made only served to strengthen the suspicions against him. The Captain immediately causod an alarm to be sent out to all tho precincts, giving a description of tho watch, and in a few minutes an answer was received from tho Tenth to the effect that tho watch bolongcd to Mr.

Geo. H. Ward, and had beon stolen, with other articles, from his residence, No. 71 Fourth avenue, last Friday morning. Yesterday morning Mr.

Ward visited the station house and identified the watch. He also iden tified aB hisproporty tho ooat and vest which Wast had on at the time of his arrest. It soemod that on Friday morning between 2 and 4 o'clock, tho residence of Mr. Ward had been burglariously entered by forcing open tho shutters on tho baaemont window. Tho burglar ascended from the bosemont and had the audacity to penotrate to the back bedroom on the second floor, where Mr.

Ward was asleep, whence he carried aay a gold watch (tho same as was found in his possession) and gold chain, a silver watch, a pair of gold sloove buttons and a coat and veBt. Mr. Ward did not know until tho noxt morning that a burglar, armed probably with the same revolver aa ho had on Saturday night, had beon oporatlng at his bod side and would not have hesitated to have shot him dead had he been surprised. Like Chastine Cox, tho slayer of Mrs. Hull, "INgger West" made a clean con fession as soon as ho was cornerod, but he said HE WAS ALONE IN THE JOB, whioh is not believed by the police who havo charge of the case.

The prisoner was arraigned before Juattco Daniol Ferry in tho First District Court this morning and pleading guilty to the ohargo of burglary, was hold to await tho action of the Grand Jury. It is behoved that he was the leader of a gang of South Brooklyn burglars, most of whom aro already known to Captain Leavey and Detective Roche, and will bo arrested beforo night. Altogether the capture Is one of the moBt im portant which has been made in Brooklyn for some time. ANOTHER MEMBEB OF WOE GANG ARRESTED. John Felvoy, ono of the members of the West gang, was arrOBtod this afternoon by Detective Rocho.

He Is 18 yeara of age, and resides at No. 110 Smith street. He is charged with having broken into the tailor's Btoro of W. Aehmann, No. 142 Smith street, on the night of the 5th and stealing Bix blaok diagonal coats and other articles valued at $45.

Tho prisoner was held for examination by Justice Ferry. STEINMETZ STATES HIS VIEWS. His Objections to tlie Contract lor the Bridge Superstructure Tender Solicitude for tlie Taxpayers. To the Editor of the Brooklyn Eanle At the last special meeting of the Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, the proper officials were authorized to enter into contract for the sus pended superstructure with the Bdgemoor Iron undor tho amonded specification. Aa your report of that meeting does not appear to me to placo the points at issuo clearly oerore tne general reader, ana as am exceedingly desirous that tho public ehould fully understand my position In this matter.

I ask you to give the following statement a Bpace in your valuable paper. Three months ago, and previous to the issue of the call for bids for the Busponded superstructure, I called tho attention of the Board of Trustees to the very de fects in tho specifications which now, after the award of the contract, are to be remedied by special resolutions. When bids were called for, the bidders understood clearly that considerable expense of testing would fall upon them, and not upon the Board of Trustees or the two cities. Tho unfairness to tho other biddors of now making an allowance for testing to the Edgemoor Iron Company after the award of the contract is manifest, and might urniBh an explanation of tlie remarkablo lowueas of their bid, if they expected or perhaps wero led to ex pect that such a concession would do made to tnem. In bo few words as possible, the Btate of affairs is simply this Hero is a contract amounting avowedly to about $460, W0 for a great public work to be paid for by the taxpayers of tho two cities.

The contract is now awarded under specifications and conditions different from those called for by the bids, and without the engineer having even prepared the necessary, plans and details which are to form part of the contract. The engineer is allowed to make changes amounting to 6,000 without the consent of the Board and, besides, the trustees are to pay it is not stated now mucn, lor tne coet of the testing. Under such circumstances it is evident that no one can tell whether, according to Buch a contract, the superstructure will cost the two cities a half a million or two millions, and therein are to be found my reasons for declining to vote for or reoognize even by a negative vote the existence or the legality of an Instrument traugnt wita sucn danger to tne duouo treasury. A singular omission in the published statements of the meeting EasA very serious point which wants recog nltion. Mr.

BUBh, of New X0T2, presented a resolution (before the vote on the contract was taken) that none of the trustees should bo held reBnonsiblo for the awardinn of the contraot. As the resolution was not in ordor no action was taken, though the President, on inquiry Doing made, said he did not desire to give an opinion Whether the trustees were legally responsible or not for the action, but that each must think for himself. Re spectfully, William G. StSinmetz, Controller. ATtJMtD ROUGHS.

A Saloon Keeper Shoots' Pn Assailant. Between 12 and 1 o'clock yesterday morn ing, a drunken gang of young men paused in front of a saloon at No. 382 Graham avenue, kept by PllUip Donohue, into which they attempted to gain admission. As Donohue refused to admit the party, they revenged themselves by stoning the windows, breaking two large panes of glaBS. The saloon keeper concluded not to submit quietly to the destruction of his prop erty.

He accordingly made his appearance on the street, armed with a revolver, from which he discharged three shots, with intent to frighten away the rioters, and also to attract the attention of the police. One of the bullets struck Hugh Tiernoy, a member of the gang, on tha right arm. Dr. Murphy dressed the wound, which be pronounced slight, Although Tiemey refused to mako any complaint against Donohue, the latter was taken into cuBtody by Detective Ennia and looked up. Yesterday ho was admitted to ball, pending hearing to day before Justice Guck, by whom, In the absence of a complaint, Donohue haa been set liberty.

A PLEASURE TRIP CUT SHORT. James Mooney, a a resident of Springfield, was arrested at Coney Island on Saturday night, by Doteotive Corr and handed over to Deputy Sheriff Lewis, of the former place, who had a bonch warrant for his arrest. Mooney waa arrested some time ago for violating the Excuse law and placed under bonds to answer. When the case was called It was found that he had Jumped hiB bail and gono on a pleasure trip to Conoy Island, to which place ho was traced by Detectivo Corr. He agreed to accompany the Deputy Sheriff to Massachusetts, expressing his regret that he could not make a longer sojourn at the great watering place, I in About one hundred officers of the Germania Sehnetzenbnnd and many members of that organization met in secret session yesterday afternoon at Germania Hall in Montrose avenue.

A meeting had been hold two weeks ago, at which a committee of nine had been appointed to investigate certain serious charges against the chief omcerol the Bund, General John H. Klatthaar. The three Ieadins accusations wore First That General Klatthaar had received monov jrom persons intended tor the organization, which he naa appropriated to his own use. Second That ho forged the constitution of the Bund by altering the manuscript and Third That he had grossly violated several provis ions or tne Dyiaws. Captain Dewald, Chairman of tha committee, called tho assemblage to order, whereupon the report as ogreed upon was read oy Captain Forges.

A presiding officer was then choson in tho person of Captain Alt. Captain Dewald formally stated that the committee hod ascertained, by ovidenco and affidavits submitted, tho charges against the accused to be WELL SUBSTANTIATED. On tho adoption of tho report the voto was nearly unanimous. Major Edward M. Wonder thereupon moved that General Klatthaar be deposed from office and expelled from the Bund, on which aU but four of the officers voted in the afllrmativo.

Tho statement was made that Goneral Klatthaar had received $10 from one person, proprietor of a park, meant for the benefit of the Bund. This sum he assumed to have been a personal gift and retained it accordingly. A committee of five was appointed to acquaint the deposed officer of the action taken. By unanimous consent Major Miller was created presiding officer of the Board of officers for the present. Finally, a committee of nina was appointed to draw up a new constitution, with the understanding that tho office of General and other ornamental officials are not to exist any longer.

FESTIVITY AT BLACK BOCK. A pleasant social event took place Saturday evening at the George Hotel, Black Rock Beach. It was the second hop of the season, and was a decided success both in point of attendance and tho sociability which prevailod. Over sixty couples were on the floor when the dancing commenced. There were so many Brook lynites in the company that an observor might have imagined himself at an entertainment in this olty.

Dancing was continued until nearly midnight, and tho festivities wero thoroughly onjoyod by the participants. Among tho guests at the hotel are the following named Brooklynite Goorgo A. Fred A. Hayes, T. A.

Weed, Isaac Hall and family Charles Hotchkiss, E. M. Bogart, L. W. Hofchkiss, Warren 8.

Silcocks and family, Honry D. Stanwood, E. Clark and James P. ReniBen and family. The yachts recently anchored off tho house comprise the schooners Belligerent, Intrepid and Sea Drift, ond the sloops PByche, Florida, Hopo and Coquette.

Tho hotel la a favorite resort of Brooklynltoa, and is kopt by Mr. Frank G. Millor, an old resident of this city. RUFFLED. The Temper of the Brethren in Polish E.

0. Churoh. the A Committee Reffue.st tho Removal of the Pastor Tfioy Refuse to State the Grounds of their Dissatisfaction A Reproof to the Dissenters by Bishop Loiighlin. Dissention among the congregation of the Polish It. C.

Church, on tho corner of Lawronco and Tiliary streets, was brought to a culmination yesterday morning, at the close or tho half past ten o'clock mass. It appears that for two or three weeks some of the mem bers have been at loggerheads, and the manner In which tho church waft conducted was tho cause of all the trouble. The congregation is a largo ono, and most of tho Polish Catholics living in that part of the city wor ship in tho three Btory framo building which constitutes the church. The pastor is Itev. Mr.

and ho has been In charge for some timo. Lately he obtained leavo of nb senco oud took a trip for the bsneiit of his health, and it was while he was away that tho trouble began. There is a committee iu the church, appointed by the congregation, and by this committee most of the business of tho church is transacted. It Is against tho workings of this committee thut souio of THE MEMBERS BEDEL, while on tho other hand, tbero aro those who favor its plans, and consequently form an opposition element. With these two factions in thohurch, things have not rim on as Bmooth as they might have done.

Tho Rev. Mr. Negilski is said to havo been dictated to in a most objectionable manner by tho members of the committee, and tho question of fixing his salary is said to have been one of the cantos of tho differences between thom. That tho committee was opposed to the ministrations of the pastor was known to all, wbilo those who favored blm wero determined that tho wind should not blow aU one way. Some little time ago tho committeo, It is sold, waited upon Bishop Loughlin and requested that Pastor fcegllskl be re moved.

The Bishop was astonished at such a request, aud asked on what basis thoy made it. Tho committee iepliod that no direct charges could bo made againat tho pastor, but that his ministrations wore not entirely satisfactory to all thn mombsrs of tho congregation. The members of the congregation had alked tho matter ovor among thomselvos and somo had said "THAT THEV DTD NOT WANT HIM." Yesterday morning the early mass was well attended, and at half past ten o'clock, when tho high mass commenced, the church contained a largo congregation. When mass had been concludod, Bishop Loughlin mode his appearanco He ascended the pnlplt and referred to the dlBsenslon existing among the members of the congregation, and daid that it was not at all creditable to the standing of the church. When he (the Bishop) placed a prlcBt in oharge or a church, that priest had absolute control and tho members of a congregation were supposed to obey him.

It was the pastor who was to choose his chief assistants in religious work, and how, he asked, could a church prosper when thero was not tho best of good feeling existing among the members of the congregation Tho BlBhop would do cide what Balary should be paid to tho pastor, and there was not the slightest necessity for dissension or ill feeling of any sort. In concluding his remarks Bishop Loughlin Bald he would liko to seo the books of the church, and if these books were in the possession of the committee, that committee would please be kind enough to deliver them over to him. When the Bishop was speaking thoro was profound silence. The congregation soon dispersed. BISHOP lodohlin's BETICKNCE.

An Eagle reporter called on Bishop Loughlin, 3t his residence, in Jay street, this morning, for tho purpoBo of getting any statement tile Bishop might wish to make touching the difficulty. Tho Bishop roceived tho reporter courteously, but when tho object of hia mission was made known, he said sharply, "that it was no matter for publication, and that he would not speak about the subjeot." "Cannot we have a fow words between ourselves without the interference of tha newspapers asked the Bishop. "It is a private matter, and the papers have nothing at all to do with it." The church in question has seating capacity for about people. It is painted red, and tho sexton Uvea in the basement. The pastor, Bev.

Mr. NegUski, lives in a neat cottage adjoining the edifice. Ho Is a middle aged man, and possesses eminent scholarly attainments. In order that the present condition of affairs may bo fully understood it as necessary to revert briefly to the history of St. Cassimer's.

The odiflceformoriy belonged to a church which consolidated the Fort Greene Presbyterian Church. It was purchased for the use of a congregation of Polish Catholics, who almost immediately afterward entered npon ita occupancy. The price of the edifice is sold to have been $7,000, of which five thousand figured in a mortgage held by tho Fort Oroene Church. The congregation is not a very largo one, but they felt THE BfBDESf OF THE MORTGAGE keenly enough to make an effort to get rid of it, and a couple of yoara ago organized and systematic attempts to raise funds were inaugurated. Considering the financial resources of the congregation, thoy wore far from unsuccessful, nearly a thousand dollars having been raised about year ago.

This sum was in the hands of the then pastor, who held out for tha purpose of wiping out one fifth of the mortgage when the round figures of a thousand dollars had been reached. The congregation were congratulating themselves upon the success of their labors when some very unexpected and disagreeablo intelligence reached them. It told them that the work which resulted in the collection of the money was all thrown away In other words, that their pastor bad proved unfaithful to his trust and expended the funds in a manner certainly not contemplated by those who raised them. A variety of rumors aa to the precise shape which tho priest's infidelity had taken were soon afloat, but it was of little concern what had become of the money bo long as it had been misappropriated. What became of the reverend gentleman cannot be clearly ascertained.

Members of his much aggrieved flock say that he simply disappeared and that they have no idea of bis present whereabouts. He was succeeded by Father riiezulski, who is spoken of as a man of exemplary piety, undoubted charity and manifest Intelligence. Almost from the first he is said to have had trouble in connection with financial matters, tbo issue being whether he or his congregation should have the band Ung of the church funds. In their desire to manago thoir own monetary matters, the congregation emphatically disclaim any want of confidence in their pastor, but the lesson of a year ago has not lost any of its freshness in their recollection. Both Bides went to the Bhihop, the congregation representing their views and desires to the prelate through the medium of a committee.

THE. NEGRO EXODUS. Sr. Lotus, July 31. Several weeks ago the President of the Western Sanitary Commission, James E.

Yeatman, undertook the temporary relief of negro refugees arriving here from the South. The old Eagle near tho landing, was fitted up with bunks and cooking facilities, and those who came from below found a haven until such time as they could get away to Kansas or find homes in and about St. Louis. Saturday evening this refugo was closed. There were about a hundred refugees still stopping there, and they moved their baggage to the levee, and camped for the night.

Yesterday these and a hundred more who oame npon the City of Alton left on the Kenny for Kansas. Later, tho Grand Tower arrived with a party from Bolivar, Miss. There was no place provided for them, and they are camping on the wharf. Mr. Yeatman says the closing of the rfefuge was necessitated by failing funds.

He undertook the work thinking that the exodus would be of short duration and that those who did come could be relieved at a comparitivoly Bmall expense. It was purely a work of philanthropy with him. Instead of falling, he says, the exodus continues as strong as over, and thero is no prospect of its stopping. He has expended ovor $0,000 in simply giving temporary relief. Ho has no more means at hand continue the work and has appealed to the city authorities in vain.

He says an effort will bo made to Inform the negroes in the South who may be contemplating emigration that thov must not expect any help in St. Louis. an MONDAY EVENING, JULY 21, 1870. TELEGRAMS. Prince Jerome Declared the Head of the Imperialists.

Precautions in Regard to the Safety of tlie English Bojalty The Negro Exodns. Three MenShot The Yellow Fever Be coining Epidemic. London, July 21. The meeting of BonapartiBts, on Saturday, to determine the policy to bo pursued in consoquonco of the death of the Prince Imperial, was held at the residence of M. Rouhor, It consisted of the BonapartiBt Senators and Doputios.

Nolther M. Rouher nor M. do Cassagnac being present M. Ferdinand Barrot presided. M.

Ca leaux, Baron de Mackan and other speakers dwelt upon the necessity of Prince Jerome Napoleon giving guarantee but the resolution declaring that by the death of the Prinoo Imperial Prince Jerome Napoleon became the head of the Bonaparte family was ultimately passed with only two dissentients. M. Barrot and Prince Joachim, followed by moat of those presont, waited on Prince Jerome Napoleon with the resolution. The Times, in a leading article this morning, says It Is certain that MM. Bouher and do Cassagnac would have opposed the recognition of Prince Jerome Napoleon if they had seen any chance of keeping the Bono partist organization together under another leader.

M. de Cassagnao's organ, the Pays, says it will not discuss the resolution but it is evident that nose of the grave questions or the immense difficulties of tho ponding situation wore settled at the meeting. The other BonapartiBt papers approve the resolution." The Corutitutionncl and tne SoleU deny the authenticity of tho reported address of Prince Jerome to tho leiogation. Marseilles, July 21. At a banquet of four hundred members of tho Le rttiinlat party here on Saturday, tho MarquiadeForestai loclarod that he was authorized to deny that the Count is Ohambord preferred living abroad.

On the contrary to said, "the King'1 desired to return to Z'rance. Pabis, July 21. It is stated that General Dubarril, a Bonapartlst, has "orinally announced his adherence to tho republic. Snow In (lie South of France. Pabis, July 21.

There has baon a fall of show in Dauphiny, in aouth asteru Franco. Protecting Itoyalty. London, July 21. In consequonco of a report that an attempt would bo uado on Saturday, to wreck tho Royal railway train, on ho route from WindBor to Portsmouth, the most extra irdinary precautions were taken during tho passage of ho train. It was preceded by pilot engines, and every iridgo, cutting and thicket was searched.

Floods In mnglaud. London, July 21. Severe rainstorms have occurred in Yorkshire and IJerbyshire, aud largo tracts of land are flooded. THe Wimbledon London, July 21. In the 000 yards range at Wimbledon, in shooting for lie Albert prizo, I.ioutomiut Colonoi Fenton, of Lanca ihire, scored aud Hilton Farrow, tho Auiericn, 33.

diking tho result of the iMO and HOI) yards ranges Mgetlier, Farrow Fenian aro tied, heading the jther competitors by ono point. Tho result now defends on the shooting at the WO ynrdn range. Frank Ilydo, the American, made 33 points at the 600 lards range. IriU liiUvcrxity mill. London, July 21.

Mr. William Shaw, the Homo Rule lender, ami uiem from the County of Cork, will propose in the House sf Commons an amendment to the Iri. I'uiversUy bill, ioclarinu the absolute necessity of endowments on the Biodol of tho Education net. London, July 21. A Vienna dispatch to the 7 ink's says: Prince Charles 3f Rottiuauia, it is reported, lias threatened to abdicate jmloys the Jews are emancipated, it is believed, how svor, that the qiiosti will be settlod by M.

Bratiano, President of tho Council, forming a coalition cabinet, which will arrange some compromise of the Jewish question, which will be acceptable to tho Powers. India. London, July 21. A dispatch to the Times, from Calcutta, says The disturbances in the Rumpa District of tho Madras Presidency against the tax on palm trees has assumed tho form of open rebellion. Tho climate of the district Ib such that of four companies of Sepoys, who havo boon employed there four months, only four nion remain effective.

Uncus London, July 21. Tho sporting correspondents state that Mr. P. Lorill ard's bay colt lincas is amiss and will not start for tho Goodwood stakes, on July 30. Coming Cricketers.

London, July 21. Tho Nottingham team of cricketers will leave here for Imorica on August 28. Irish Ami Itent Agitation. London, July 21. The Grand Juries of Westmeath and Mayo havo passed resolutions calling attention to tho serious agitation againettho payment of rents, the increase of intimidation and lawlessness, aud pointing out tho necessity of the executive being armed with increased powors, Canadian Candidates for English Com miktiiony.

London. July 21. During the visit of tha Duke of Cambridgo, Com mandor iu Chief of tho British Army, to tho oamp of tho Canadian riflemen, on Saturday, Sir Michael Hick Beach, Colonial Secretary, announcod that tho Queen had agreed to a proposal which would enable successful students in the Canadian Military College to compete for appointments in tho English army. Xhc Canadian Tariff. Tokonto, July 21.

.1 special dispatch to the Globe, dated London, uly 19, aayB Sir Leonard Tilley is in Manchester and has a communication in the newspapers, giviDg his viows of the operations of tho neiy Canadian tariff. He tellB the peoplo of MancheBtor that the tariff will promote certain manufactures in the Dominion, and diminish imports from the United Slates, without decreasing imports from Great Britain. SHOOTING AT WIMBLEDON. At Wimbledon, to day, Canada won great success. Colonel Gibson carried oif tho Prince of WaleB prize, conaiBting of 100 and a badge.

Ho scored 91 points at three ranges of 200, 600 and 600 yards, the highest pos elble score boing 105 points. The scoro next to Colonoi Gibson was 91. Corporal Gray, with a score of 80 points, wins a 5 prize. In the St. George's prizes, Lieutenant Hunter with a csore of 51 points wins 'S, Assistant Surgeon Aiken 27 points, 2.

In the lBt BOriea of oxtra prizos Private Ogg aud Assistant Surgeon Aiken with a score of 33 points took the thirteenth and fourteenth prizes respectively. On all sides the Canadians are congratulated. Colonel Gibson's success is very proneuncod, his soore being a remarkably good one. The Duke of Cambridgo visited tho camp to day Sir Loonard Tilley, Sir John Rose, Ladies Wharncliffo and Macdonald were among those present. The Duke inspected the Canadian toams, and expressed great pleasure at seeing them again.

Ho congratulated them upon winning the Prince of WaleB prize, the second most Important contest at the meeting. England, he said, did not grudge tho Canadians tho honor they won. Thoy formed a part of tho same empire, engaged In the same duty of defense. He concluding by assuring tho Canadians that thoy would be always welcome hero. Sir Michael Hicks Beach joined in the congratulations offored by his Graco, tho Duke of Cambridge, and expressed the pleaBiiro it affordod blm to see tho team again engaged in tho contest.

He took the opportunity of announcing that in future a co tain portion of tho cadets from the Military Academy of Kingston would be allowed annually to take commissions In the British Army. Colonoi Gzowski thanked tho Duke and Sir Michael Hieka Beach for thoir visit. The Arrest of Samuel Y. Brown. BOSTON, July 21.

The faotory of Samuel W. Brown, who was arrested yesterday on a charge of conspiracy to set fire to It, Is a large five story building near tho corner of Charlcstown and Causeway streets. While intoxicated on Saturday, Brown met a person In a restaurant, whom be asked if he wanted to obtain work. The stranger answering in the affirmative, he was taken into the furniture factory, and the plans for a large conflagration were shown to him. The third and fifth floors.

were Arranged with oil gunny bags and other combustibles for immediate firing, and the man who accompanied Brown was told that ho should receive $20 as soon as he sot fire to the premises, and $480 in addition when Brown saw the flames coming oat of the windows. Thia person, however, gave information to the polico, who, watching tho build ing, yesterday afternoon, saw Brown, in company with another man, loaving tho building. Both were arrested aud upon entering tho place It was found in the condition already described. Sanitary Precautions. St.

Louis, July 21. The Health Authorities decided last night to put In force partial quaraDtiooagainst Memphis. A corps of physicians and sanitary officers was Bent down to Quarantine, fifteen miles below the city, to stop Memphis boats, Inspect passengers and make use of dJfenfec iants. Dartmouth Coll cue Affairs. Hanover, N.

July 21. The eighty course of medical lectures at Oartmoutii College 1x1 Penod 31 wIth aD ln" troductory address upon history of the itUuUoa byO. P.Hubbard, M. New City, who haa been connected with tha medical coJJego since 1887. Hon.

E. W. Stoughton, UnlWa States Minister to Russia, who founded aud muniflcentr? pndowed tho Stoughton Pathological Museum, has recently added 'several hundred dollara' worth of collections. Gamp Meeting. Boston, July 21.

The fourteenth annual camp meeting of Cape Cod Spiritualists aud Liberalists Began yesterday morning at Nickerson's Grove, Harwich. Tho exerolsos com lucedtTnlne o'clock. After the election of officers Socman Snow, the PreBident elect, offered an address of welcome, and was followed by George D. Smalley Thlchoir then sang. Miss M.

8. Wood read apoem end also delivered an address on "Charity and Love The morning services concluded with song by J. Frank Baxter, ontitled "An Honest Man." Tho afternoon session opened with ing ng by tho choir of tho song "From Shore to Shore." followed by The Method of Reaching a Deoision in the Bond Bailway Oase Questioned. Did all the Judges of the General Term Congult Together A Certificate to that Effect Asked for and Refused The Order in the Case Settled. Soon after Jndge Barnard took his seat in tho Special Term of the Supreme Court this morning, Mr.

James H. Gilbert, son of Judge Jasper W. Gilbert, and senior member of the firm of Gilbert Cameron, attorneys for the Kings County Elevated Railway, presented the following order, which his Honor duly signed, as may be seen In the matter of the application the Kings County jiiovauiu itauicay uompanu The report of Thomas E. Stlllman. James A.

Hewlett and Samuel B. BarLnw. cnTnmlsnlonnm. atinointed here in by tho General Term ot this Court, under and pursuant to tho provisions of the fourth section of an aot of the Legislature of the Stato of New lore, nntHlfld. "in Aflfc fnrtfcni to rnvlilft for thfi construction 0nd operation of a steam railway or railways in the counties of this passed June 18, 187S having been duly filed In the office of the Clerk of this Court for Kings County on the 28th day of April, 1879, and a motion having been made to this Court at General Term on behalf of the Bold The Kings County Elevated Railway Company, for confirmation of the said report.

Now, on reading tho said report and on reading and filing notice of the said motion and due oroof of Dubll cation and service thereof, and after hearing Mr. Emott and Mr. Soudder for tbo motion and Mr. Cullen, Mr. Brlttontand Mr.

DeWitt in opposition, and it appearing satisfactory to tho Court after duo deliberation had, that the said motion should bo aranted It la on motion of Messrs. Gilbert Cameron, the attorneys for said petitioner, the Kings County Elevated Railroad Company, ordered, that tho said motion be and is hereby granted, and tho said commissioners' report be and is in all rospcctB hereby confirmed. J. JT. BABSABD, J.

B. C. Immediately after the signing of the order, Mr. E. M.

Cullen and Mr. W. C. DeWitt ontorod tho court room. Mr.

James II. Gilbert snatched the otder from the hands of tha roporterwho, was copying It, and quitted tho courtroom iu a hurry. The order was to bo entered at Poughktopeie. INTERESTING TALK. At 2 o'clock P.

Mr. DeWitt addressed the Court aa follows Mr. DoWitt On behalf of tho parties opposing the olovated railway report Judgo Barnard I have no time put It in writing. Mr. DoWitt It is a matter of some delicaoy.

Judge Barnard If Judgo Gilbort was not present, his opinion was. It is no uso saying it waa informal, for then it will only be decided when Judgo Gilbert comes back. Mr. E. M.

Cullen The delay will be of some im portance. Mr. Da Witt When the court met It was divided. Assuming that Judge Gilbort was dead which Heaven forbid I or not to bo reached, thore must be a new ar gument, Judge Barnard It was done as it was always done. When ono is sick or away, tho gentloman's bundles aro there.

I doa't Bee why tho result Is not proper. Mr. DoWitt I am satisflod that during your consul tation three judges should be present. Judgo Barnard Thore has been auch consultation. Mr.

DoWitt There were not throe when tho dcoiBion was ronderod. We was considering what it was best to apply for, and whether a certificate or statement from your Honor as to tho consultation would bo proper. We don't fool Iiko making an affidavit as to whether tho members of tho court woro thero in consultation. It must bo within the knowlodgo of tho judges and proper for them to certify to. Judge Gilbert was absent long tlmo before, and not presont at the decision, and who knows that your honor's viows might not have changed his? THAT'S 80.

Judge Barnard I think they ought to. I think there was deliberation, and tho two judges concurred. That is all I can say. I havo no right to speak for others. I know I conasulted with Judgo Gilbert and I feel pretty sure that he consulted with Judge Dykman, but I won't certify.

The more announcement of tho decision occurred at Poughkeepsie, on Friday. Mr. Do Witt Judge Gilbert left for Europe about six weeks before the meeting, and though ho intrusted hu vote, he could not be presont. Judgo Baraard No, ho was not thero; I will glvo you that. Mr.

De Witt If he had beon thero it would strip my point of its value. Judgo Baraard Thore could bo full consultation, either by word of mouth or writing. Mr. Cullen If all tho members were there wheu a final determination was reachod, there would bo an end of it. Judge Barnard Tho legal conclusion Is from tho facts.

I have uo right to give the facts. Mr. DeWitt I ask your Honor to look at tho caso of Corning agaiust Slosson, 1C, N. Y. Judge Barnard Put it all in writing.

I am a single member of the court and did not concur in the judg ment. Mr. De Witt asked for a Btay pendiug appeal, which was granted. The appeal was likely to turn, he said, on tho effect of tho absence of a Judge. Judge Baruard said that they were Biinply taking ad vantage of a feot whioh had beon so for sixteen years.

They consulted lost time as they had dono always. COURT NEWS. Rounders as Appraisers. In 187 uomatiggioners were appointed to take land for the Brooklyn add Rockaway Beach Rail road. They condemned four lots owned by John Sohu msn, and this morning Mr.

Jesse Johnson applied to Judge Barnard to appoint new commissioners on tho ground that rounderB were put oh the Btand, and testified that the land waa worth only $400 when it was worth $500 a lot. Mr. A. H. Chapin opposed the application and deoision was reservod.

A Youthful Inebriate. On April 29, 1879, Wm. F. Kidder, aged 20, of Ridgewood, L. was committed to the Inebriates' Home, by Justice Donohue, as an habitual drunkard.

On petition of Mary B. Havemeycr and Charlotte Kidder, half sisters of the inebriate, Judgo Barnard this morning appointed a commission to inquire as to the capacity of Kidder to manage his estate, which is worth $40,000. The Sessions. In the Court of Sessions this morning Charles Barge was placed on trial upon a chargo of potlt larceny iu taking a watch from a drunken sailor. The charge was not proved, and the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty and he was discharged from custody.

John Pelnson was thon placed on trial upon a charge of assault and battery upon a police officer. It appeared that Pelason interfered with the officer who was making the arrest. Pelason claimed that he interfered to prevent the officer from clubbing the man unneces sarily, and only took hold of hiB arm, but this state ment was contradicted by othor witnesses. In his charge to the jury, Judge Moore said that it was pretty well understood by the policemen of Brooklyn that ho would punish severely any case of unnecessary clubbing which oame before him, but in this case tho testimony was against the story told by the accused. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty.

A Siuecurist Wanting His Pay. Mr. Jesse Johnson applied to day in Su preme Court, before Justice Barnard, for a mandamus to compol President Massey, Auditor Ammorman and Controller stoinmotz to certify, audit and pay tho salary of E. Bannerman, Basin Inspector. On May 19, after tho conviction of Flahorty and Bennett, Michael J.

Dady discharged Bannerman, on the ground that the Board of City Works was in suspense. Mr. Johnson claimed that if the Board in suspense Dady was also. Corporation Counsel DeWitt opposed the writ, as Bannerman was employed at will, and furthermore he was a siuecurist. The vtandamus could not He against the city, as the matter must be tho subject of a trial.

Decision waa reserved. Fred Bell's Old Church to be Sold. Judgment of foreclosure and sale was en tered this morning against tho Park Avenue Primitive Methodist Church. The amount is $3,000. BLOODSHED Di NEW YORK, Terrible Cutting Affray Italians.

Between Gito Merola, of 39 Mulberry street, was ar raigned before Justice Wandoll at the Tombs Police Court, New Fork, this morning, by Officer Adams, of the Fourteenth Precinct, charged with cutting Antonio Bralca, of 18 Roosevelt street, with a razor, inflicting a frightful wound la his shoulder and breast. It appears that on Sunday evening Bralca, Merola and other Ital ians were having a carousal in the rear of No. 39 Mulberry Btreet, and were half intoxicated on stale beer, when a quarrel arose between Bralca and Merola. From words they came to blows, when Merola drew a razoj from his pocket and began slashing at his antagonist. Bralca fell bleeding on the floor and a scene of indescribable confusion ensued.

Officer Adams, attracted by the cries of "murder," arrested Merola, and Bralca was sent in an ambulance to Bollovue Hospital. Dr. Burke sent a certificate to the court to the effect that suffering from an incised wound four inches long, extending from the shoulder down the right breast, and that the case was dangerous in the event of inflammation ensuing. Justice Wandell committed Merola to await the result of Bralca's injuries. WARNING TO HORSE OWNERS.

VT: I. H. Bedell, of tho uAA. ALft Knickerbocker Stables, Nos. 66 and 68 KoSolBsko street, loBt his valuable Hambletonian trotter, Toby.

Mr. Be delTs" horse drani from the tank basin at the Coney Isl and Concourse, and in returning to the city through the Pari he was observed td 18 behind his mate and show evident signs of distress. He began to swell rap Idly and with difficulty could be kejt on his feet untU tha coach reached tho stable. As soon as the carriage stopped the animal dropped down in harness and died soon afterward THE rOUCBMAK'S CLUB. Thomas Barry, of No.

98 Harrison street, was arrested yesterday morning la Smith street by Offi cer Kegllher, of tha Third preoinct, who found bim acting in a drunken and disorderly manner. On the way to the station house he quickly Jumped away from the officer and tripped him up. When the officer recovered himself Barry was nearly half a block away, but he soon overtook him, and on his making a stubborn resistance, the officer was oblige to cl00 Wmi Inflicting Blight scalp wound. Justice Ferry placed the prisoner under bonds to answer. A RECKLESS PK1VEB ARRESTED.

Jacob Schneider appeared before Justice Guck to day to answer a charge of reoklosa driving, In consequence of which Lewis Schier, aged six years, was run over and seriously injured. The casualty occurred Cook street on Saturday night. Dr. Rappold, who was called to attend the injured boy, found the lad had sustained an ugly cut on the bead, In addition to having both arms fractured. Schneider has boen bailed for his appearance to answer when wanted.

It Is said the boy may rocovor. to Tlie Aldermanlc Rush for City Works Patronage. Honest John Receives a Timely Warning from Commissioner Hazzard Mayor Howell aud the Republican Aldermen. They say they will not Take Any Im proper Advantage of his Absence The City Wins Three Important Cases at Gen eral Term Interesting to Militiamen, Etc. The Aldermen of both parties are handing to the Commissioners of City Worka Hats of men they want put on the gangs to be appointed for Btreet re pairs.

It is understood that the patronago in this direction will bo equally divided among the three commissioners. Among the Aldermon who wero at the Department thiB morning looking for those appointments wao "Honest" John French. The truly good man grinned as he handed his list to Commissioner Hazzard. The Commissioner said to him "You must recommend only good, able bodied men for if we find any skeletons among them, we will only have to cut them." A tlttor ran through the orowd of politicians stand ing around, and John's grin gave place for the look of an offended man, but he said nothing. He appeared to havo undergone a shock.

It may have been that ho did not expect to bo dealt with in that cavalier style by a man whom he had helped to put in oflico. or it may have been that he was overcome by tho thought that he had been accused of foisting inferior men upon the city, "skeletons," so to speak. At all events, it was a miuuto or more before ho appeared to recover, and thon ho turned on his heel and left the office. The Board appointed a crrofully picked gang for lay ing granite blocks, and will appoint tho gang on stroet repairs in a few days. OVEBHAVJMNO THE BTREET CLEANING CONTRACTORS.

A large number of tub' conTr'acTors for street cleaning woro before the Board this morning to answer complaints that thoy had not boon doing their work proporly. President Massey Baid that complaints had been re ceived from about every ward, and ho wanted tho con tractors to understand that unless they performed thoir work proporly tho Board would broak their contracts. Ho assorted that Tiffany place had not beon cleaned for two years. Commissioner Hazzard said he had also received nu merous complaints, and ho should inBiut upon tho contracts being aithf Thero was a provision in them that the streets should besprinkled before being Bwept, but he had not Been a man with a sprinkler for ton yeara. Then up spake contractor Dinnigan, who has tho First, Third, Fourth, Soventh, Eleventh and Twen tieth Wards.

He said that they did not get enough pay to enable them to do much better than they did, Com. Hazzard said ho was down on that kind of whining excuse, Contractors bid for tho work knowing what they had to do, and they would havo to do it. Com. Woith reminded the contractors that tho beet way for thorn to secure tho confldenco of tho Board was to perform their work faithfully. They must not bo surprised If they should lose their contracts by neg lecting to carry them out properly.

Thffltasn promised to do better and retired. SS PERSONAL TO MC OrIBE. Willma R. McGuiro, an employo of tho Department of City Works, who was spoken of yesterday as one of those mentioned in tho group of tho politicians as bo ing likely togo, says that ho is not a "trimmer." Ho sayB that the position he has occupied politically since loaving the ranks of tho Democracy ho intends to adhere to. Mr.

McGuire is a socrotary of tho Flaherty Goneral Committeo. He asserts that ho will not crawl to bo retained iu the Department of City Works. THE OITV WINNING THREE IMPORTANT CASES. Tho Law Department was in an unusually happy state of miud this morning from tho fact that the Corporation Counsel had succeeded in all tho coses for the city which were argued by him at the last General Term of tho Supremo Court, and decisions in which wero announced iu tho Ekole of Saturday. These cases were threo in dumber, namely James C.

Bro voort against the City of Brooklyn the People ex rel H. G. Seers against tho Board "of Assessors, and Wil liam A. Guest against tho City of Brooklyn and tho Registrar of Arrears. Tho case of Brevort was brought by plaintiff as hold of certificates of sale for taxos of 1802 and 1872 of property in which tho plaintiff is supposed to have greator interest than that of the owner of the tax title.

Mr. Brevoort in his complaint asked for tho cancolment of tho taxes aud tho return of the money paid by him for tho certificates, upon the ground that tho Board of Assessors in laying tho taxes of 18u2 aud 1872, had omitted a matorial part of tho oath required to be affiled to the tax rolls of thoso years by an amendatory act of 1862. It seems that for some years the Assessors overlooked this amendatory act, which required that in addition to the usual statutory oath prescribed for use throughout the Stato, an allegation should be made in substance that thoy had personally reviewed all tho property described in tho annual tax roll during the year. Tho question in dispute waa whether this portion of tho oath was jur isdictional, and its absence, therefore, fatal to these various tax levies. On the trial of the aotion at Special Torm, Judge Pratt decided the question in the affirmative, and Judgment waB entered for tho plaintiff.

The importance of the question arises from tho fact that it would bo applicable to nearly every tax levy during tho years from 1862 to 1872. An appeal having been taken to the General' Term, the decision of Judgo Pratt has been reversed and a Judgment in favor of the city ordered. The case of Seora is ono of especial interest to mili tiamen, Tho relator sought a mandamus to compel tho Board of Assessors to allow hiio an exemption from taxation pursuant to tho Military Codo of 1870 ho having served the required time to entitle him, under that code, to exemption as a member of the State militia. This code, as enacted by the Legislature of 1870, gave to each member of tho State militia freedom from tax on real or personal property to the amount of $1,000. In 1875 tho code was re enacted this exemption provision being omitted.

The questions Involved in tho case were whether euoh omission in the aot of 1875 was tantamount to a repeal of the oxomption so omitted, as contained in tho Code of 1870, and whother the Legislature of the State had tho powor to abolish such an exemption after it had been earned by a citizen in tho service of the militia or of the fire department. It waB claimed by tho Corporation Counsel that tho statutory oxomption from tax or jury duty consequent npon military servico was not in tho nature ofa contract or vesfc od right of property protected by tho Constitution from legislative molestation, but that it was the result of an exercise of ordinary legislative power in the distribu tion of tho publio burdens of; tho State, and depend ent for stability wholly upon the will of the Legislature. will be eeon that while after years of poace it might be safe to accord suoh exemptions, still, after a time of war, when military service has been multitudinous, such exemptions would present much greater difficulties. Tho General Term appears to have been in favor of the city on both those points by a judgment in its behalf. Tho caso of Guest has, in reality, been before tho Court oi Appeals three times, and is on its way there now for the fourth time.

It is an effort to set aside the assessment for tho improvement of Third street, which having beon carried out by ono of tho special commissions of former years, was indescribably oxtragavant, and has buried the abutting property under a mountain load of assessments. Tho difficulty iu the way of the plaintiff, as a matter of fact, arises from the wrong contemplated in an offort to throw ex penses, incurred by property owners through special "i legislation, upon the city which took no other part in respect to the improvement than that of loaning its money, tho repayment of which if seeks through tho assessment. In tho former cases in tho Court of Appeals, that court covered all the questions presented by the present caso. Questions of the constitutionality of tho various spooial acts, of the regularity of tho pro ceedings leading to tho local improvement, of the valid ity of the assessment and apportionment, far too numer ous to mention hero, have boon passed upon by the court of last resort; but the parties plaintiff now think in consequent of a recent decision in another case the Court of Appeals, that thoy have new light and new law which may Btill enable them to evade their burdonB. 'Tho Special Term which tried tho present case, howover, thought other wise, and the Goneral Term havo affirmed that judg ment.

There is nothing new to bo said about the deci sion of the Court, as it must necessarily refrain from pasBlng on tho now questions presented in taking the ground that tho former judgments are final and con elusive as to all questions now raised, or which, during tho collection of the several annual installments still to become duQ may be raised concerning the Third street assossmont. The text of tho opinionBOf the court in tho foregoing cases has not yet been received, but an examination of the appeal books and briefs of counsel leaves no doubt that the points stated are those upon which the Court has passed. THE MAYOP, AND THE BEPT7DM0AN ALDEBMEN. Mayor Howell was not at his office to day. His Honor iB slowly recovering, and, it is thought, will be able to come down to the Hall by Wednesday.

There is no pressing neceBBity of his being at tho office just now. The Aldermen have adjourned for the Summer recess, amf official Mquire the Mayor's signature are sent up to hiB houso, on South Portland avenue. It 1b highly probable that tho Mayor will leave tho olty shortly for recreation and rest, fte has apparently apprehended that President Bay and the Other Eepubllcan Aldermen would take an improper advantage Of his absence, but he has been assured by Aldermen Stewart, French, Waters and others that they would not be parties to any such meanness. There has boon a pretty general impression that should Mr. Howell go away, Bay, as acting Mayor, would call a special meeting of the Board and make such nominations for tbo Commissions as would be confirmed.

Aldermen Stewart and Waters called at the Mayor's office thia morning, and requested Secretary Bice to assure his Honor that they would not be guilty of participating in any such job. Alderman Stewart, in conversation with the Eaole reporter, said "Tho Mayor is a sick man and ought to get out of town. He need not be afraid that any improper advantage will be taken of bia absence, so far as I am concerned. Aldermen Waters and French occupy the same position, and I have no doubt that Graham and even Bay himself do also. I know there has been a good deal of talk about calling a special meeting, In bis absence, and making appointments but I really don't think there is a man in the Board who would aid in any movement of the kind, under the circumstances." THE SZEGED IN DISASTER.

The Controller haa received $8 from the German Dilettanti Club for the 8zegedln Belief Fund, making $31 In all which that organization haa contributed. Tha total amount raised in Brooklyn waa about $715. DEPARTMENT OP ARREARS. BcgiBtrar Scott reports having collected the following amounts for arrears of taxes, 4c, during the week ending July 19, 1879 Taxes, water rates, assessments, total, $21,751.59. A WIFE SCALPED.

James Moran, a cooper, aged 40 years, of No. 381 Hleke street, was arrested yesterday for striking his wlfo on tho head with a tumbler. Inflicting a painful scalp wound. The prisoner was before Justice Ferry this morning and committed for trial. a Commodore Nicholson Investigating Eumors of Navy Yard Frauds.

Playing Checkers on Copper Boards Mas tcr Mechanics Practicing their Ingenu Ity on Hovernment Material Historic Iniquity What the Average Republican Ward Politician Is Capable of The System of Accounts Adopted to Guard Against Wickedness Ethics for Doff Days. Tha enspicion of the existence of irrerralar ities on tho part of certain Government employes in tho Brooklyn Navy Yard having become so strono At tract unusual attention. Commodore Nloholson was authorized to prosecute an investigation for the purpose of ascertaining tho truth or tho falsity of the rumors which wore current. Thero is absolutely bo Httlo Govornmont work to do that it is not strange that tho idlers should fall into habits more predatory than patriotic. The doctrine is infallible that "Satan finds some michiof etill For idle hands to do." Nothing has como to' the surface which the public are yet entitled to, at least not in the shape of well authenticated facts.

Still there are strong fears entertained that history has been In some measure repoating itself among the "sorvants" of the D. S. Government in tho Navy Yard shops. Rumor has it that ono of tho master mechanics having been suspended, tho cause was a strong affinity for Government copper, whioh ho is Baid to have used for making various useful if not ornamental articles not needed by tho Hayes machine. It 1b said that a checker board of copper was found in hiB closet, but thst is no more extraordinary than the cose of tho Indian missionary who used ono of tho lids of his large Bible for a similar purpose, and beBlde, checkors is a very popular game and somewhat of an intellectual aport, such as intellectual workmen botako thomselves to when work is scarce and pay regular.

Master mechanics muBt be thinking men, aud if thoy cannot think woll for thomsolves thoro Is no good reason why thoy should be expected to think woll for tho Government who employs them and pays them. So far as the public is concerned, Navy Yard employes aro choap If they will do nothing more wicked than play checkors on a surface improvised on the peoplo's copper. And so long as tho COPPEB 18 FOUND IN THE 0L08ET, if tho olosot is in the workshop, it is comparatively safe, and Commodore Nicholson should not stand upon so insignificant an irregularity. Tho trouble, as suspected, howovor, is that tho copper is only in one of its early transition periods when in tho closet, and that, as in cheokers, thore is always danger of another move. The rumor involves some of the superiors, for whom it is said several mechanics havo been manufacturing articles of vertu.

Whatever thero is in tho affair will be sent to Washington, and If thore Is onything radi cally wrong, it may reach tho public eye in tlmo. Thore 4s bo much in tho history of the Navy Yard that is fragrant of fraud ond dishonesty that it may always bo safe to oxpoct that closo watching and discroot discipline is likely to bring crooked thiugs to tho top, Conunodoro Nicholson, Is charged by Gov ernment employes with acting as if the Navy Yard was his own. It appears that ho oxp9cts a fair day's work for a fair day's wogos that ho construes "doing nothing" Into loafing and imposture, aud that ho labors under the hallucination that he has been placod in command at the Navy Yard to soe that tho Amoricttu people aro not robbed. Of course ho Is unpopular with pemonB who "don't know what the devil thoy can do when there ia nothing for them to do." ROBBERIES DURING THE WAB. During tho war the employes in tho Navy Yard In fact In all tho navy yards, took advantage of (he busy season" for the perpetration of the mo3t unscrupulous frauds.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard was, at tlnios, in iro like ft local factory of notions for tho supply of persons iu thej pay of the people than of a great Government shop for fitting out vessels of war and arranging supplies for those engaged in tho war. Under the system, or wont of system, which prevailod previous to the Investigations started by Secretary Wells, uo iuvontory of Government property was kopt In any of tho navy yards, and a very imporfect watch was kept upon the workmou. The consequence was that when the spirit of inquiry began to operato tho most astounding frauds and barefaced robberies wero brought to light. Among tho property mado and carried off from one of tho yards (not tho Brooklyn ono) was a steam ongino, com pleto in all its parts, and not a miniature ono at that, but such an ono as camo undor tho category of horse power. Valuable metals wont off by loads.

Lumber to build houaoB for pots. Hardwaro to help finish them. Color to ornament them. In one case fivo hundred barrens of pitch wero carted out of the Yard clandestinely. From a list of the artlclos mado and carried off by the paid workmen in our Navy Yards, tho following is an excerpt 8P0IL8.

CAnitrF.D off by WHOLESALE Copper, lead, composition, tin plato, old metals, etc. Made in the Yaud fou tub Benefit of Selves oh Fiueniia on Fou Sale Made of copper Rath tubs, wash basins, liquor measures (worth $C0 a sot), Roup tureens, cool Bcuttlos, and a hundrod such covetablo articles. Made of Composition Small cannon, Btalr rods, metal bushings, etc. Made of Tin Butter kettles, pie plates, otc, otc. Made of Wood Sofas, bureaus, desks, tables, wash stands, provlslou chests, clothos chests, wash tubs, a billiard table, plcturo frames by the thousand, canes, fancy Work boxes, OtmuugntiU hmnknU, stair railtugs, etc.

Odds and Ends Costly one horse harness, carpets, floor cloth, pork, beans, sugar, tea, coffee, caudles, tobacco, turpentine, whtteload, oil, pitch, rosin, llgoum vitae, roBewood, mahogany, otc, etc. These wholesale robberies wore carrlod on with such boldness and Impudence that It required Borne courage to assail the robbers and to chock tho frauds. Evory person guilty was a politician In greater or smaller degree, having strong pirty influences at hia back. But tho effort was made, and not till tho presont time has any repetition of tho old time Iniquities beon mooted. HOW THE BOOKS ABE NOW KEPT.

The thorough check system now observed in tha keeping of the Navy Yard accounts is somo security for tho peoplo agalnBt pluudorers, and an assurance to the offloer at the head of the Yard that, if faithfully adhered to, thero Is a chance for the Government esoaplng injury. The following statement shows how the work is done Requisitions mado to tho various departments or vessels on tbe conimandai are first sent to the chief accountant having passed through his hands, and after being approved by the commandant, they are Bent to tho naval storekeeper for him to designate from whence the goods aro to be obtained (whothor In Btoro, from the contractor, or by open purchase), and when thus marked by him are returned to tho chief accountant, who makes requisitions numbered in consecutive order, on tho contractor for those goods marked "on contract." and duplicates on the purchasing agent for those marked "open purchaBO," and after these requisitions are approved by the commandant (tho latter having boon forwarded to Washington for approval of bureaus), and letter press copies of the same taken, they are Bent to tho Btorekeoper to have the goods procured. When goods aro delivered at tho Yard It Is necessary that an invoice or bill from the contractor or vendor should accompany them. Opon purchase bills (always made on requisitions approved by the bureaus) must novo tne cernncauon or tno purchasing agents that the goods were obtained by them at the lowest market price, and of the inspector that he has passed them, and of tho storekeeper that they have been received into the storo. Thoy aro then compared with aud checked off from tlie requisitions (if any had been made), and the delivery of the goodB deducted from tho Bchedule of contract.

From these precautions It is impossible that a triplicate should bo made out twice, as no open purchase bill can be checked a second time by the same requisition, and all original bills require tho certifications of tho above named officers that the goods have been actually received and inspected. All Biich billB, if found correct, are numbered consecutively and entered in an Invoice or bill book (agreeable to page 813, Navy Regulations,) and triplicate bills for tbo four bureaus Yards and Docks, Construction and Ropairs, Equipment and Recruiting, ar.1 Steam Engineering are made out from tho somo in the order in which they are entered, and, when approved by the Commandant, are inclosed and sent to the disbursing paymaster, unless a special order has beon given to the contrary. Also, all triplicate bills from the bureaus requiring the approval of tho Conimandaut are entered on thiB book and returned to the deportment from whence received, ThiB concludes the chief accountant's control of tho bills until ho receives from the paymaster tho monthly returns of his payments. These received, tho chief accountant proceeds to check on bis books all bills that are found entered and reported as paid. If any ehould remain unpaid, the reports that would bo received from othor yards would probably indicato that thoy had beon paid by some other paymaster otherwise they would Btand unchecked and subject to future inquiry, INVOICE BOOK.

The Invoice book contains a copy of every bill approved by the Commandant, Bhowing date of receipt tho goods, names of Experts, inspectors and storekeepers, with an alphabetical index of names also, one of materials, affording an opportunity of examining any bill or class of goods in detail, without searching as heretofore, through scores of imperfectly kept books In order to find them. It is a singular fact that previous to the opening of this book there was to be found nowhere at the Brooklyn Yard, either in the books of the storekeeper or records of the Commandant's office, a complete copy of the triplicate billB as sent to Washington. The attempt to refer to the details of a bill after it had been sent from the Commandant's office was noxt to impossible. This difficulty is wholly obviated by the present system of entry. Each entry of billB in this book is numbered coBsecuUvcly, and triplicates invariably made out in that order, thus giving all parties equal opportunity of receiving their bilui, and preventing any contractor or vender from rewarding the clerks for preference In hastening through his particular bill in advance of others, DAY BOOK.

The day book contains a detailed atntAmAnt nt th re. ceipts and disbursements of paymaster at this station, under the sevoral appropriations. The various departments of the yard are debited directly to "labor account" as made up from the payroll, and when they renort its expenditure on anv obleci the departments are credited with the eame, and tho objects are debited, and any discrepancy that may appear in their reports will require of them an explanation, in order to make them agree with tho payrolls. This leads them to be very careful in keeping their accounts correctly. Also, the materials delivered by tbe storekeepers to those departments are charged directly to them, and the object on which tbe same is expended is debited, and they are credited upon their report and received.

If any goods romaln over not applied to the object for which required, it will appear on tho books against them thus preventing the accumulation of largo amounts of material in their hands without hating a record of the same. It also contains acconnts of materials shipped to other yards or stations, and receipts of materials from tlie same. Also, all payments of bills on account of other yards by paymasters at this station. JOURNAL. The Journal shows the matter In a condensed form from the day book, and tho bills of contractors or vendors from tho invoice book arranged for entry in the ledger, LEDGER.

The ledger contains the accounts posted from the Journal, with vessels, contractors, bureaus, the heads of local departments, the several navy yards, cash accounts of paymasters at this station, labor accounts and merchandise. From tho books above named the exact value of the material in the hands of the naval storekeeper belonging to each bureau can bo readily made up, and they will prove an insurmountable check upon him, providing ho continues to make monthly or periodical reports, for the aggregate value of his stores given In his reports ehould agree with that shown by these books at any given period. Also, the expenditure of materials and labor of osch vessel can be mado up at any tlmo, and will be a chock udou tha reports made by the heads of departments, their sggrcgate amounts should agree with thoso of the books. The condition of the paymasters' accounts can always be shown Independent of their report WATTING FOB BESULT8X. It was not claimed by Mr.

Vcoder, who planned this system, that it was new. bat simply that it wis the The Victim of the Iladbson Avenue Shooting. Patrick McDermott Interred at Holy Cross. Tho mortal remains of Patrick McDormott, tho unfortunate victim of the blind passion of Nlcholoa Moyners, were laid in thoir lost earthly reefing place. In the Cemetery of the Holy Cross at Flatbush, yesterday afternoon.

Ths facts concerning the murder are of too recent occurrence to need any repetition at this time, with the exception of tho simple statement that Meyners fired the fatal bullet about six o'clock on ths morning of Thursday hut, at which time hia victim waa bat a few feet from him, arranging the shutters of his grocery store, which he had Just opened. Meyners' arrest was effected Immediately after ths murder, and Mo Dormott, who was taken to tho City Hospital, lingered until one o'clock on Friday morning, at which time bo died. The deceased was a man who hod long resided la tho neighborhood, and was known and respeoted as aa industrious, honest and inoffensive person, a dutiful husband and a loving father. The result was thai whan tho circumstances of the shooting became known in tho vicinity of tho deceased's storo, No. 34 Hudson avenue, an Indignant populaco would have lynched tho murderer had ho not been carcfuny protected by tha police of tha Second Precinct.

Tho feeling against bim was so high that Captain Crafts had to ubo extra precaution in conveying him to and from the co nrt, and also in conducting him to ths Coroner's oflico, where Dr. Simms required bis presence. Tho funeral was Bet down for 2 o'clock yoter lay afternoon. Before that hour a large crowd of cltUens of tho Second and Fifth wards had congregated in front of the houso in which ho resided, aud wero not only loud in their expressions of sympathy for his wifo and child, but luud in their denunciations of tbo man who had robbed him of his life. Mr.

McDormott was a mcmbor ot tho St. Patrick's Benevolent AK.iotion of thia HUto, and a Tew minutes before 2 five huudrod of the melubors, all dressed In black and wcariug their nfUVial In iu ot mourning, marched In a boJy to tho hoiine. The apartments occupied by tho unfortunate man were lucapabln of accommodating so largo a number of friends who sa Rouibled upon ths sorrowful occasion, and uo ono but the relatives wero admitted. At 2 o'oi Ht precisely the cofliu was borne out by four palllvarem, each wearing a whlto scarf and black rosettes. The pallbt jrors wore the officors of the Benevolent Association Mr.

John, Clifton, President; Philip STcKcnua, Vice 1'remdeut; Thomas O'Ksno, Recording Secretary, and Mkhaol MuArdle, Sorgoant at Armn. As soon as tho body had beon placed on tho hearso tho cortnjt moved to the Catholic Church of St. Anno, corner of and Front streets, where a short mortuary Service was read by the pastor, Fathor McCue. VIBWINtt THE ItP.MAINS. Tho coifin was thou carried by the pall bearerd down the main ai.

do of tho church and placod upon a vulvot covered catafalque, which Btood upon tho sidewalk In front of tho main eutranco to the sacred building. Here tho undertaker removed tho upper portion of tha coffin Ud, aud an opportunity was given to tho publla to viow tho remains. Captain Cratts aud ipostc of police were present to see that tliB lino passed by In proper order. Over two thousand peoplo looked upon the face of tho dead man, which bore a remarkably calm and peaceful expression. Tho coffin was of r.viuwoxl, highly polished, adorned with silver moulding, ami heavily plated handle.

Upon the lower portion of tha lid was a breastplate ot silver biiariug the following liw acrlption McDEiiMorr, Did July 17, 187D. Aged 32 years. Whon public curiosity had satlatod, THE was formei in thu following ordt Moinborj bt. Patrick's Heucvolmit Association, NuuiK rlui VJi). Pallbearers llrsrsu I'ulllicarora.

Relativos in Carriages. Friends In Camaus. There were about forty five carriages iu all. The march was by tho following route, it l. lug so arranged that tjie procession should pa th spot when the murder occuirod From Hold and Front streets to Hudson avenue, to Front strcot, tj Bridge strct.

t.i Fulton street, Flatbush avenue, and to thn jnncti of Flat luinli and Atlantic avenues, where the tu' iubcr.s of tho t. Patrick's Benevolent Association bolted, and with uncovered heads formed a lino ou oither side, through which the rest of the passed. The niembors of thu association then returned, the pallbearers takiug a carnage and illowiug the remains to tho comctcry at Flatbush, at which pluro th arrived shortly after four o'clock. As services had idy becu said in Ht. Anuo's, thero wax uo iieco.

ity of stopning st tiie church In the cemetery, consequently thoy proceeded directly to tbe place of Interment, which was in tho family plot of Mr. Anthouy NYalsh, which is In tho select ground In the rear, aud a HUIo to the rijjht uf tho church. It is a very pretty plot, surrounded by flualy out granlto post which are conuocted by massive galvanized Iron rails, which were erected rocoutly by Mr. James Ryan, of Flatbush, who was Intimate with tho deceased, and wao attended tho fuuoral. Mr.

Walsh Is a brother in law of tho deceased, and they owned tho plot Jointly. Two of Mr. McDcmiott'B children aro burlod there. Tha proceedings at the grave woro very simplo and quietly conducted In the presence of about a hundrod people. The pallbearers carried tho body to tho plot.

waa loworod down, and thon the earth was placod In and a neat mound was eroded ovor all that was earthly of the deceased. A beautiful bed of Cowos, bearing the word "Uuolo," was then placed upon ths mound. It was the only floral tribute of its klud. Some cut flowers were placod upon the corpse, but the family mads a special request that floral offerings should not bo sent. AU present, when tho grave had bon flliod and unlshod, knelt and offored up a prayer for the reposo of the dead man's soul, after which the Borrowing frionds left.

Mrs. MoDermott was very much aftVctud, and could not stifle her Bobs. Sho was supported by Mr. McDermott'e brother, aud her only remaiuiug child was present with her. A SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS was celebrated this morning In St.

Anno's Churoh, at the expense of ths Society, which, In addition to defraying tho funeral uxponses of their deceased brothir, were upenlmous In thoir desire to pay this additional mark of esteem ond respect to his memory. The church was filled to overflowing, the membera of the society attending la a body aa at tho funeral yostor day, and being provided with seats on eithor side of ths malu aisle. Tbo funeral was the largest on that haa taken place in this section ot the city tor many ysara, INCORRIGIBLE. John Smith, a boy nine years of ago, Uflb been arrested over twenty tiniae on ohargos of vagrancy. He hxs a borne but will not remain there.

Recently he was sont to the House of Refuge by Judgo Belts, of Jamaica. Tho boy's father wont around to tho various juHtioes, and told them that the boy was generally very good, and that thoy would do him a favor if thoy would sign a petition for his release. Among other justices who signed the documout was Justico Gertum, of Bast New York. Tho boy was rcleoad. This morning as was brought before Justico Gcrliim by ofllcer Sopera, on the same charge.

Justice Oertiim rectified his former mistake, by sending the boy bock to tho House of Refuge. BAKIifG POWDIin. JOYAL BAKING POWDKU. RRR OOO RRR OOO a i AA A A I AAA A A LULL BAKING POWDER, BAKING POWDER, ABSOLUTELY PURR Don't bo deceived by the who rasy to! yon. forth purposo ot making Hrgr profit, that mi othor brandu just ts good aa the Royal Bakino Powdkb.

Alum baking powders can be sold at almost any price, an! tho temptation to soil cheap poisonous powders In plaoa ot tho Roval, is vory groat. But it is an insult to tho intel lienco of any housewife who has used tho Royal to attempt to convince her that some other brand is half aa good. The health oi tbe family is of mora importance to her thu tha fow pennies moro paid for a can of Royal, Bakjmq Poor dkb. LOT1EIIIE9. jTOUISlANA STATE DHAWS AUO.

12. HAVANA (SUPPLRMEJVT) DRAWS JULY 291. KENTUCKY STATE DRAWS JULY 31. Communications relating to aboro left as KAY'S SHOE STORE. K3 FIFTH AVENUB.

or DAVIS' JEWELRY STORK, No. I MM FULTON 8TV UP TO 10 P. M. DAILY. Will recmro prompt attention.

Address or apply to MILLER DOWN TOWN AOifNTS. CIGAR STORE, 74 MAIDEN 1.ANB, N. T. TICKETS UNTIL NOON ON DAY OF dRAWDfO SEND YOUR ORDERS. LOUISIANA STATJ3 LOTTERY COMf PANY This institution was regularly incorporated bf the Legislature of the Stale for educational and charitable purposes in lt)6, for the term of twenty five Tears, to which oontfact tho Inviolable faith of the State Is pledged, with a capital of 81," I), to which it has since added a ra servo fund of It nover scales or postpones.

lltUi Monthly Grand Distribution, New Orleans, August 13. priieo. total capitals 30X, SIOOJU. SJS IM etc tickets, two (fi) dollars; halves, on iil dollar. Apply to M.

A. DAUPHIN. P. OTBoi SV2. Nest Orleans, Jjl or same at 319 Broadway.

N. Y. SMOKY CHITTIJVEYS. SMOKY CHIMNEYS CUUED OB NO charge. The "GOTHIC" PATENT CHIMNEY TOP isasure cure where others fail.

Hundreds insooceatrat use. arruau on 1 klal, rOK 30 UAt a. J. H. WHITLEY, STOVES, st.

near Nataaa. LEU A I. NOTICES. SUPREME OOUKT, KINGS COUNTY John II. Hunter against John Donovan and others FUANK MALOCSAY, plaintiff's attornoy In panroanc ofa tudement order ot this court, mado in tin entitled el on the Jl.l Oil Ot dull.

IK7V, Will (eU OT public auction, br Thorns A Kerrigan, eactKmoor, at tho salesrooms. No. Wiliouabl.y ir.i, in tn UHr of Urook bn. on tho Mth dsy ol August. 1 at li clock, noon, the following described lsn 1 and pramlsas: All UUt certain lot.

ploco or pare sitiaU. lying and being in the Tonth (lato Suthi Ward of the Uty of Brooklyn, Ooun tr of Kings and Stato "I New York, bounded and containing oa follows Besmnlng at a point on ths south waster Tj side of Irmton street, distant ninety two feet, otgut InehM northwestorly from toe westerly corner of UMd and Livingston streets, and running thence southwesterly at right scglse with Livingston streot snd parallel to Bond street, eevtnty dra root, nm" inches: thonco, astoriy end parallel to Livingston streot. two inchos: thonce southwesterly and rjaiajiot us Bond street, twenty five foot, thence northwesterly aart to I jviniston street, twain feat, all tnehws uwnea nortboulrrlj and parallel to Bond streot sad at nct angles with Livingston stroet, one hundred feet, nine IneheeX to Liriogaton stmt thence easterly along the southerly side of Livingston street, twelve feet fonr tnchas.ta tnt point or placo beginning. Dated Brooklyn, St 157B. jj aiSwMATh THOMAS M.

RILEY, Bhartg. UPREMB COUKT, KINGS COUNTY Mary A. AddomsasTohut Patrick J. McAulay az4 era MfmTtUBS U. ACDOaTS DLSlnlin'S AltmoT la pursuance of a judgment ordsr tins ooart mad tataa shore entitled action, beariim dale the 31st day ot 'Jr.

If79. 1 will sell by public auction by Thomas A. Kerrigan, auctioneer, at tho aalearooma, No. S3 ArVilloufhby streot, io tho City of Brooklrn. on the 14th day oi August 187.

at II o'clock, noon, the following described land and premises. All that certain lot, piece or poreel of land, sitnatn. lying and Doing in tho Twelfth Ward of the City oi Brooklyn. Counts oi Kings and Stato. of Now York, bounded and dm cnbed as follows: lioginning at a point on the wootorts line ol Court street, distant twenty 10 fot north, wardly from the intenection ol wosterly Una ol Court with tho northerly lino ol Huntmgtos street thenea running westwardir parallel with Hunting) ton stroet, part ol tho di.tmce throusli a party wall, nighty feet thence northwardly parallel with Court street, twenty feot thence aaatwordly parallel with Huntinjrton stroot, part of the distance through a party wall wghty foot to ths weetorlj line ol Ooart street thenca southwardly along ths wcstorlT linaot (Joart.troet.

twenty foot to the point OS place ol bejnnnin DUed Brooklyn. July 1. tril 3MATa TUiiuan U. UlLE Y. SaenS.

CIOJUW Lowest. 3 pTm. i'i JOS 118 118 27 78 78X 77 oi ys va 5iJ i TOM 71 9i Si MJ MM 01, 05 J5 15 52 58 10W lB'i BOX S01 si'tV m'm 48U 48rf 8M 8Utj Opening; Wabash M4 Central and 118 Krio 2S Union Pacific 7S Lake Shore 77Jtf Morris and Essex Uck 4 Weat'n SiHJ NeHhwesiern "lJi Northwestern iSf Rock Island V4 St. Paul St. Paul nreteired B4M Ohio and Mississippi.

3 New Jersey Central. 53ftf Hanninal i St. 193 Western Union 01 Pacific Mail Michigan Central Delaware A 118 Tt 91 Ji Vi'i 5'j 9o 5 i 01 6.W or ,7 A 1. 3 Illinois Central 87 The following table shows the bid quotations for Gov ernment bonds at tbe respective calls Pint coll. D.S.

6s, 1881, registered U.S. (is, 1M1, coupon U. 8. 5a, 1881, renisterod U. S.

5s. 1881 couoon 104 1 U.S. 4Xsoi lani. rtunntered ion U. 8.

4)t ol 1RU1 coupon 106W U.8.,B,of 1907. 102S U. 8.4V of 1UCT7. coupon 102Jt U.S. Currency Sin 123 Last coil.

104 io4 tan 101 lofl'J ik rurnlcurc. Auction Bale of parlor, chamber and dining furniture, carpets, by Ooxs A MtraFBT, at No. 100 Fort Green place, Tuesday, at 10H o'clock. Coed Office ot Nathan Sc Co. BBOOILTX.

Jnly 16, JB7B. Deab 8in We offer as a special inducement to parties who are desirous of taking advantage of tho rery low prices of coal, and not prepared to taks the asm at once, to book orders at present prices, to be delivered at any time that salts your convenience, daring tho month of August. Orders will have to entered oa at before ths 3Utol Julj, Having Increased onr whrf, wo propose to purchase large quantities ol the best qualities of Lehigh. Locust Mountain and Lackawanna Coal, and to jour residence at tho following prices. Orders by postal cards will rocoivo prompt attention: Per ton, 2,009 lbs.

Egg 3.V1 3.2.1 Stove. Nut r7Z 3.75 U.XI 3.33 Lehigh Locust Mountain Lackawanna Yours reopoctfnlly. NATHAN i foot of Jay stroot. P. S.

A discount of 10 cenU pot Uin "ill bn made upon tbe shave prices to ponies who will Uku thoir cool thia month..