The New York Herald Newspaper, March 21, 1879, Page 9

THE COURTS. . The Explosion of the Boiler on the Steamer Adelphi, SUING A POLICE CAPTAIN, The Killing of Henry Madden Claimed to Have Been Done in Self-Defence. ‘There was resumed yesterday before Judge Barrett, holding Supreme Court, Circuit, the trial of the suit babught by James Léonard as administrator of his sister Sarah Leonard against the Columbia Steam Navigation Company for $5,000 damages on account of her death through the explosion of the boiler of the steamer Adelphi off Norwalk, Conn., on the 28th of last September. As on the two previous days of the trial the court room was crowded, the plaintiff being represented by Christopher Fine, Leopold Turk and General Taylor, and the defendants by Dennis McMahon, On the reassembling of the Court yésterany Mr. McMahon opened the case at great Jength"before the Court and jury. In his statement tho’ full programme of the defendants’ defence was pre- sented. It appears that the Adelphi was sold.by the * xeceiver of the North River and New York Steamboat Boereey to Robert Cornell White in May, 1878, Be- re he purchased her, Mr, White and his chief en- gineer. John A. Pease, and Captain thoroughly examined her boiler and engine, and found them in 00d condition, necding only some repairs to the stay bolts in the upper part of the boiler. They took it to the Quintard Iron Works, where the vessel was Put in thorough repair 06 to her boiler and engine, je. cost of which was over $2,300, Mr. White had her thero inspected by the United States In- spector, Blake, who, after testing the boiler, gave a certificate under. the act of Co ‘8 that she was capable of bearing ‘orty pounds of steam to the square inch, She was thon put on the Norwalk route and there run successfully until the time of the explosion. Mr. McMahon then analyzed the testimony of the plaintiff's witnesses as to their theories of the causes of tho explosion and showed that there were no two theories alike, and that the history of boiler explosions showed no ‘vase of an explosion of a boiler at the point of this boiler—that is to say, at the base of the arcof the shell of the boiler. Tho boat was sold by Mr. White to the defendants in August, 1878, ‘The counsel then showed that the Nag of the line under thoad- ministration of Mr, White was almost perfect, the boiler was: examined every day on the outside, and once a week on the inside all through it by the engineer in charge. That was the rule of the line, There ‘was a supervising engineer in charge of the general repairs—a man ot great experience. er On the boat was of competent skill. The place where the boiler was fractured was one in which it was im- possible to detect any detect. After his opening, setting forth the above allegations, and Which was attentively listened to byan audience of the principal steamboat owners of the city of New York, Mr. Mc- Mahon called Robert Cornell White, the sident ot tho defendants’ company, whose evidence an to the purchase of the Boat, its fepair, the amount ‘paid and the inspection, the constant su- git og over the boiler and engine of the boat, and other matters, tended to confirm Mr. McMahon’s opening. ere was next called Mr, McGee, the man- ufacturer of the boiler in eet apne in 1875, who showed that it was an excellent boiler, well made, of the best material and with iron of the tensile stren; of 50,000 and 55,000 pounds to the square inch. Mr. McGee was corroborated by the iron mer- chant who showed that Pennock & Co., the manufac- burers,, d the iron. At,this point the court ad- Journed until Monday next. CAPTAIN COPELAND'S CAPTURE. On Sunday morning, the 9th of June, 1978, the steamer J. B, Schuyler sought to make her usual landing at the Grand street pier. She had been pro- viously warned off that dock by Harbor Master Thompson, and he, having been informed that it was the intention of the boat's officers to persist in mak-. ing a landing, was present in company with Polico Captain Thomas S. Copeland and a private policeman to oppose. As the boat approached the dock Harbor Master Thompson warned them off, and ordered them to goto the dock above, which had been as- Signed tothem. The reply to this was an invitation from the officers of the boat to Captain Thompson to steer his boat for the port of Hades, or words to that effect, The hawser was thrown on the dock by the boat’s crew, and thrown back by the assistants of Captain Thompson. A disturbance then occurred which called for the interference of Captain Cope- laud and his subordinate, three arrests were mado, and in tho confusion which ensued Captain Cope- land and his two prisoners were forced gn board the boat, which immediately moved from the dock. As the boat moved off Captain Copeland sun; his subordinate, who was on the. dock, to have the lice boat follow the Schuyler and take him and ‘is prisoners off. ‘Oh, heil!" said some of the Schnyler’s officers, “this boat can make two miles to. your police boat’s one.” With this piece of infor- mation, Captain Copeland concluded to get off at Broome street, leaving his prisoners on tiie boat, On the roturn trip from Bridyeport that evening Captain Copeland was preseut with a force at Thirty-third street dock, and, going on board, arrested the mate and a man pamed Alvin Griggs on the charge of having resis' him in the morning. At the station Mr. Griggs protested that he had no connection with the boat, was only a passenger and took no part whatever in the transaction of the morn- ing, and, thinking there bp i possibly be some mis- take, Captain Copeland discharged bim. Griggs then brought asuit in the Marine Court, which was tried be- foreChief Judge Alker and a jury yesterday, in which $5,000 damages were sought from Captain Copeland for false imprisonment. On the trial the plaintiff enied positively that he took any part in the affray of the morning. He said he was waiting on the Grand street dock to go on board the boat, but — that she was not tobe permitted to land he quietly walked around to Broome street ani got on board there. Captain Copeland was positive that the plaintiff? did interfere with him at the Grand street dock and that he subsequently saw him on the upper deck of the bout gesticulating und urging others to, resistance. As to the plaintiff's presence on thé dock and his interference with the police other witnesses corroborated the testimony Cap- tain Copeland, The latier’s reason tor making the arrest Without a warrant was that it was Sunday and the police justices had a rule not to issue warrants on Saturday or Sunday, and that he acted only efter consultation with a magistrate, Harbor Master . Thompson and Superintendent Edward D. Chappel, of the Grand stroct fotry, were mace codcfendants in the suit with Captain Copeland, but as to them the Judge dismixsed the action. ‘The jury, after sev- eral hours’ deliberation, having fuiled to agree, wero orderod to be discharged. THE SAILOR HOMICIDE, The trial of John Smith for the killing of Henry Madden, the sailor, at the boarding house kept by the former at No. 13 Oliver street, was resumed yes- terday before Judge Cowing, in tae Court of General Sessions, which was densely ¢towded. Assistant District Attorney Horting continued the evidonce for the prosecution, which sileged that after Madden, the deceasell, and a shipmate named Green had ‘wrested a pistol from Smith, the latter rushed to his bedroom, seized a breech-loader, and, going into his yard, fired through a window behind the barroom snd kilied Madden on the spot. Officer Menoke tes- tifled as to the arrest of Smith a8 he was enter- ing the barroom. Captain Petty, of the Fourth precinct, gave ovidence as to tho ¢ondi- tion of Smith when taken to the station house, and also that he admitied Laving fired the shot. The case for the prosecution having closed Colonel Charlos 8. Spencer, who is associated with Messrs, Howe & mmel in the defones, then Opened the case for the prisoner, submitting that proot ‘would be given to show that the shooting had wen done in self-detence. The prisoner, who is a Hollander, about twenty-four years old, testified, in yg Howe, that on the day in question 6 returned from a sleigh ride; that whon he entered , bis barroom one of his lady boarders was boisterous and he insixted on her wolng w eee Green and Keat! stairs out of the ing attacked him e, thinking hia life in danger, threatened from him to stoot them; the pistol was taken and he was severely beagen with it by two sailors; he then ran away up 6 » followed by these men he took out his gun, and on again entering the bar- room Madden hold of the nfuzzle and the shot went off. He denied having fired through the wine dow or any intention of Killing the deceased, Mr, Herring cross-examined the prisoner at length. He admitted hav: kept @ similar establishment in damon street, He further testified that it was not until he had fired the pistol at Green and missed him Mat the pistol was taken from him. By con- sent the Court permitted the jury to inspect the premises in Oliver street and ‘case will bo stb- mitted to-day, . JUSTICE AND TRUTH. David A, Stoplens, an attorney, brought a suit agninsPOtis T. Bedoll, a Quaker, to recover for pro- fossional services in the Marine Cotirt in Uhis city, by the service of a gummons, To this Mr, Bedell, acting as his own attorney, putiu an waverified answer, in language as foliows:— To Davin A. Sternens, 42 East Bighteonth street, York elty tlh ew proentre a judgment Ane! ANY proceed: ‘ vis? WRDBLL Disregarding this appeal in the namo of Justice and tenth the attorney entorod a Judgment against ite audor (or $125 14 us for want of an answer, ‘The NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAKUH ¥Y1, 1879—TRIPLE SHEET. judgment debtor through his counsel, Shafer, then made a motion to Lave the jidement opened, and affidavits were submitted on this point to Judge McAdam, in Chambers of the Court, yester- day, in whieh Mr, Bedell asserts he owes Mr, ‘Stephens nothing, and that his error was in depend- ing on his own judgment in conducting his suit, Judge McAdam refused to set aside the judgment, but permitted the detault to Le opened and lowed the defendant to come in and defend the action 01 payment within five days of $1g costs to the plaintit COST OF A FIGHT ON SHIPBOARD. A‘decision was rendered yesterday, in the United States District Court, by Judge Choate, in the case of Patrick Murray against the bark T, F. Whiton, which, from its connections with the charges against Shipping Commissioner Duncan, gives it some im-. portance, The suit was to recover $91 75, wages due on a voyage from Philadelphia to ports in the Mediterranean Sea and return to New York, For the defence it was claimed that, during voyage, the libellant, then acting as master, coinmitted @ violent assault upon James Blake, steward of the bark, preventing him from performing his duties, and that through this the claimants were damaged to the extent $120, ‘the detence asked that this amount might be de- ‘ducted from any wages found due. It was insisted in return that as this deduction was not claimed in the statement of wages ot the crew made by the master to the Shipping Commissioner, nor, entere:t on the log, the cluimants could uot make this de- fence. Judge Choate, in his decigjon, says that he does not think this vy was inten: to prevent the Court, in a suit for os, from adjudicating upon the amount due according to the facts, but mercly to prevent the oppression of seamen by trumped up charges of misconduct, In this case the proof ot misconduct and otf —— result! was ol and uncontradicted, and ag there was "nothing due the Hibellant the libel was dismissed, with gosts. Louis F, Post appeared for the libellant, and fon. dict, Taft & Benedict tor the claimants. “PUT PALMERI TO THE BAR.” * Tne supposed murderer of John Anton Schultzer, of Harlem, Luigi Palmeri, was called to the bar of Part 1 of the General Sessions, before Judge Gilder- sleeve, yesterday, ‘by Assistant District Attorney Bell, to answer an indictment for murder. The tragedy occurred at the corner of 107th street and ‘Third avenue on Sunday afternoon, February 23, Schultzer being stabbed to the heart, itis alleged, *with a puir of shears in the hands of Palmeri, who was almost immediately arrested, Coroner Ellinger committed the prisoner to the Tombs to await the action of the Grand Jury, and ne, morning the indictment was presented to Judge Gilderslee ‘The prisoner’s appearance was by no means repul- sive. He was attired in the garb of a workingman, ‘Trough his cogpsel, Mr. William F. Kintzing, he pleaded not yuifty and was remanded back to the Tombs to await his trial. ” SUMMARY OF LAW CASEs. According to the arrangement a struck jury was to have been drawn yesterday to try the one million dollar suit rl by Cornelius J. Vanderbilt against William H, Vanderbilt. The varions counsel mmet at the oflice of the Commissioner ot Jurors, but it was finally agreed to postpene the drawing until eleven A. M. to-morrow. John Francis, a colored chimney sweep, yesterday pleaded guilty to burglary, he having broken into the rooms of Jacob Levi, at No. 35 Sullivan street, and stolen $200 worth of clothing. Judge Gildersleeve sent him to thé State Prison for seven years. In the same court George Isaag Johnson, also colored, yes- terday pluaded guilty to steuling a piano. He was ent be tuto wig for four years, QOURT CALENDARS—THIS DAY, Surreme Count—Cuampens—Held by Judge Law- rence.—Noe. 40, 48, 49, 67, 73, 77, 78, 90, 9) 132, 133,43, 149, 153, 165, 166, 171, 173, 179, 180, 185, 188, 191, 199, 200, 202, 205, 208, SUPREME COU! eNERAL Tenm—Held by Presid- ing Judge Davis, Judges Brady and Potter.—Nos 5, 8, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 77, 78, 84, 101, 180, 188, 188, 189, 19445. Supreme Court—SprciaL Tenm—Held by Judge Van Brunt.—Law and Fact—Nos. 946, 851, 697, 631. SUPREME Count—CincuiT—Part 1—Held by Judge Daniels.—Nos. 1956, 1522, 4255, 3259, 3277, 4367, 2228, 180534, 3321, 2174, 2243, 942, 2763, 1092, 2264, 4145, 4759, 3034, 4309, 4310, 2874, 2726, 2321, 3128, 4009, 4703, Part 2—Held by Judge Barrett.—Short causea—Noe, 4522, 4249, 4497, 4689, 4711, 4618, 3768, 4590, 4610, 3333, 4174, 2684, 4660, 4558, Patt 3—Hola’ by J&dge Dono- hue.—Short causcs—Nos. 3898, 4744, 4613, 3302, 4617, 4704, 4760, 4437, 4725, 4740, Pay ems Court—GENERAL TzuM.—Adjourned for e term. Surenion Covrt—Srrcian Tznm—Held by Judge man.—No day calendar. Supenion Court—TriaL Term—Part 1—Held by; Judge Speir.—Nos, 529, 403, 827, 106, 970, 607, 308, 57 Mr. Cheuncey 633, 619, 506, 325, 650, 453, 593, 116. Part2.—Ad- journed for the k Common enkuatt ‘TERM.—Adjourned for the term. Common Preas—Equity Tenm.—Adjourned for the Preas—Specia, Trenm—Held by Judge day calendar. . —Triamy Tenm—Part 1—Held py Judge J. F. Daly.—One hour canses—Nos, 1907, 1900, 2047, 2054, 2072, 1130, 986, 2007, 1443, 1649, 2113, 1912, 2116, Part 2,—Adjourned for the term. Manne Count—IntaL Txnm—Part 1—Held b; Chief Justice Alker.—Short causes—Nos. 6011, 5973, 6040, 6041, 5927, 5788, 5909, 5814, 5815, 5632, 5857, 5940, 6066, 6012, 6103, Part 2—Held by sodge, Shea.—Short causes—Nos. 5903, 5930, 5966, 6037, 4, 5614, 6025, 5914, GO36, 6099, 6030, GTO, 6096, 6019, 6076. Part 3— Held by Judge Sheridan.—Case on—No. 5,283. No calendar, ‘ourr or GeEweRrat Sxsstons—Part 1—Htld by Judge Gildersleeve.~The People vs. John Keenan, felonious assault and battery; Same ve. Michael Marie, felonions aséult and battery; Same vs. John Salvator, felonious assault and battery; Same vs. Charles M. Cary aud James Holland, burglary; Same ys. William Preston and Charles Brown, burglary; Same vs. James Reynolds, burglary; Same vs. John Nelson, grand larceny; Same vs. George Casse, forgery; Same vs. Wallace H. Hewitt, forgery; Same ys. Patrick Casey and Joseph Brown, larceny from the person; Same vs. George Young, larceny from the person; Same vs. Edward Smith, petit Jarceny; Longe a John boner eer «soem wae aie yy Ju Cowing.—The People vs. John b homicide. (continued, COURT OF APPEALS. " Axpany, March 20, 1879. In the Court of Appeals to-day—prosent, Hon, San- ford E. Church, Chief Justice, and associates—the following business was transacted :— No. 364. Peter Zink, plaintiff in error, vs. The Peo- ple; defendants in error.—Argned by Ire Shafer for plaintiff in error, Benjamin K. Phelps tor defendants in error, No, 378. Jacob Berry, ,plaintiff in error, vs, The People, defendants in orror,—Submitted. ‘No. 123, Peter D, Livingston, respondent, vs. Tho New York = Phrebes wane te ren co DY, 2 nt.—Argued by James R. Cox for appel- jant Sohn T. Pingree for respondent. No. 261. People ex rel. Albert Brisbane, appellant, vs. The City of Builalo, respondent.—Argued by Henry E. Davis for appellant; submitted for ro- spon ped John F, Wagner and another, respon- Davil Jones, appellant.—Argned by Hand and John 8. Woodward for appellant, George J, Greonficld for respondents. Case on. ‘The following is the 21:—Nos, 127, 12s, 140, 1 THE PRICE OF A LEG. ‘The attention of the Supreme Court, Judge Pratt, Brooklyn, was occupied yesterday in the second trial of an action brought by John Day, a minor, through his father, against the Brooklyn City Rail- road Coinpany to recover $20,000 damages. In 1877, when the case was first tried, it was shown that John Day was carrying @ can of water across Myrtle ayo- nue, when le was askod for a drink by the driver of a@ car on the Greenpoint line, The boy got on the front’ platform and gave the driver a drink, ant when he bad done vo ho asked him to stop tho horses wo that he could et off. ‘Tho driver, however, struck ih: horses with tis whip, and ax they started forward ‘the boy, in wetcenpaing to alight, caught his feot in some way and fell beneath the tront wheel of tho car, which crushed his leg. ‘Che limb was amputated, the boy was in the hospital for fifteen months. the defence contributive negligence was charyed on the previous trial on the part of the plaintiff, and the case was dinmiswed. Appeal was taken by the plaintiff, and the case was sent back for a new trial, The jury yea- riday Maat py ® verdict of $10,000 damayes for tho jaintifr, 5 ON TRIAL FOR WIFE MURDER. Tho trial of Michael Reilly, for killing his wife Christina on the 26th of November, 1878, was com- menced before Judge Moore, in tho Kings County Court of Sessions, yosterday. The prisoner was reprosented by Counsellors Place and Nelson. Assistant District Attorney Wernborg appoared for the people, Dr. A, W, Shepard testified to the . dreadful condition of the deovased when be examined the remeins sportly after death. Mrs. Catharine Broderick, of No. 16 Wolcott street, in the rear of No. 15 Sullivan street, where the prisoner resided, swore that on the day of t P | the murder she heard him: shout “Hoy Moses! come down here and I'll erack your skull; about an hour later she heard a wotudtn's pititul ery; a man knockodt at Reilly's door and asked him to stop; “1 can't stop,” he replied; “look at my Jook at my shirt and look at the condit house, and she drank half the time.” Thom of No. #4 Hamilton averte, testitiv! to the prisoner on the sano moruuty push his ‘Mong the hall and fall on top of her, Joan Grant testified ¢ both husband and wile were wnder ruvfirte of liqttor, The case was ad- Journed mutil to- ay. dar tor Friday, March - 4, 95, 96, VANDERBILT’S VALID WILL. THE SURROGATE’S OPINION DISCUSSED BY CON- TESTANTS' COUNSEL-—INTERVIEWS WITH SCOTT LORD AND ETHAN ALLEN—THE NEXT STEPS TO BE TAKEN—THE END APPARENTLY NOT YET. . In the lobbies of the Court House and in the law- yers’ offices, yesterday, Surrogate Calvin's opinion in the Vanderbilt will case was the leading topic of conversation, The parties most deeply interestdd, however, were the counsel for the respondents, upon whom a reporter of the Hznaxp called to obtain their views on the mater. Mr. Scott Lord, senior coun- sel, said:—“I have always avoided reviewing the opinions of courts except upon appeal, aud must decline to do so now.” Being pressed, however, in regard tocertain statements from the opinion pub- lshed in the morning papers Mr. Lord said:—«It is a matter of regret tome that the whoie opinion was ugt’published, forthe unpublished suminary of the evidence made by the Surrogate goes very far to weaken many of bis criticisms. He had the right, of course, to express his Conviction as to the weight of evidence, and Ihave no right to criticise his conclu- sions in regard ‘thereto in the newspapers; but when a judge takes upon himeelf to give advice ag to the prosecution of witnesses and to assume, in re- gard to the evidence he had excluded, that ‘the offer of testimony falls far short of a reasonable presumption that the facts alieged exist,’ he cer- tainly shows a disposition not in harmony, it seems to me, with that judicial fairness so essential to the maintainance of a respect for courts of justice. It is true that counsel are sometimes misled by the statements of witnesses, and in such case can only, ‘as has been done in this case, withdraw the eyidence or offer of evidence; but when an offer is made, with the witness on the stand, and the evidence is ex- ‘cluded, it is not for the Cotirt to assume that the ‘testimony’ would fall short of ‘the facts alleged to exist.” So far asthe opinion intimates or suggests that the proponent or her counsel have knowingly introduced any false testimony it is utterly untrue, So far as it intimates or suggests tIfat any evidence was given or offered ‘a @ means of intimiilating and coercing compromises’ it is utterly ‘false and uu- just.” if he should appeal Mr. Scott | Upon being asl Lord :—"I have not yet conferred with my In reply to the reporter's questio’ your views in regard to the Surrogate’s op’ x, Ethan Allen repliod:—“The decision of “the Surrogate, as it appeared in the papers this morning, did not surprise me, for I was prepared to have hint sustain the will, It is unpleasant at all times criticise a judge upon the bench, as he can nev: please all parties; butI think this decision was so partisan in ite tone and so unnecessarily personal that it falls below the judicial character that should belong tg a document of such great importance. ‘The personal abuse of the witnesses—Mrs. Stoddard and Mrs. Stonc—is particularly reprehensible. Of Mra. Stoddard it may be said that her antecedents were bad, and the Surrogate was justified in reject- ing her testimony if he chose, but to accuse her of rjury, when the poor woinan against her will was forced tipon the witness stand, and who could not help testif; mg to facts within her knowledge—no matter what she may have been—is using the power of the Court to make sport of the poor and the helpless. In regard to Mrs. Stone, from all that I know of her, and from all that apy on the witness stand, she is just as respectable and irreproachable as any woman in the city of New York. Her misfortune is that she is poor and works for a living, and language can hardly condemn sufficiently an assault upon such a woman as broad as that made in the opinion of the Surrogate, when the victim of this abuse is defenceless owing to her poverty. is referred coming into court from her ‘vile associations and haunts of infamy,’ whereas in the evidence there is nothing to show that she was accusable of either one or the other charge. Iwas not personally aware of the source whence either of these witnesses was procured. In fact, [ did not know of their names or the evidence they were to give until it fell from their lips on the wit- ness stand; but, having subsequently heard of the wicked persecutions to which Mrs. Stone has been specially subjected, I have learned from inquiry that she is in all respects a reputable woman. ‘there may be something grand and heroic in being zealous to the power of immonse wealth, but those who lo it should recollect that even the poorest have rights which they are bouud to reapect.”” EVIDENCE TO BE SUBMITTED HEREAFTER. “Was the Surrogate’s criticism of the evidence fair and just?” “The evidence was very voluminous and the opin- ion shows that the Surrogate must have brought to it agroat deal of , aud it 1s a fair assertion that tho weight of evidefice, as it stood, justified his con-, clusion. I am not willing to say, as counsel, that the Surrogate has made any mistake in his final judgment. This is a matter on which any two fair.) minded men might differ, I understund there is much evidence’ not submitted which will be pre- sented when tlie case gbes on sppeal, as it probably will; The Surrogate certainly has shown through this long and laborious caso great and commendable [gainst us, but that de-w feeling natural to wyers, us, bu a nat 0 lawyers, and ay gee that bed ge A can a og same way. |, in my opinion, but very fow jud would have held the scales with o more even nana “What about future movements connected with this litigation 7” “The first thing is to settle the decree under this decision, and then to determine, after consultation, whether to take up appeal and haye a jury of twelve men pass upon the facts at issue between proponent and contestants in this case. We havo not definitely on our plan yet.” THE MILLION SUIT. “What is the state of the suit brought by Corne- lius against William H, Vanderbilt?” “Cornelius, you will remember, sues William H. for $1,000,000, alleged to have beeu promised him if | he would withdraw his objection to the will, which he did, but William H. failed to pay tte $1,000,000, In m ‘H. this suit now = ag, Vanderbilt de- mands a struck bi . is morning all the counsel in the case William H. was uted Messrs. Clinton. Choate and Beach, and Cornelius was represented by his counsel, Ethan Allen. The Commissioner of Jurors gid this morning that he would require one day to select forty-eight names; that the list would be on the parties interested to-morrow, and on Saturday at cleven A. M. the same ties would meet at his place and e their ob- jectious, if any.” SUING FOR A FORTUNE. The suitof Wm, J. Merritt, or Wilson, against Jacob Campbell and Jared V. Peck, administrators of the estate of the late John A. Morritt, the Port- chester millionnaire, was continued yesterday, in the Circuit Court, at White Plains. The plaintiff having rested, Calvin Frost opened on the part of the de- fendants, and presented their case to the jury. George C. MeNand, Town Clerk, of Greenw'ch, Conn., produced official records of his office, showing that one Eliza Ann Wilton had at one time applied to the town for support, and charged the pater- nity of her offspring to one John, or “Jack,” Aver: General Tracy said it did’ not appear that | laintift’s mother was the same Eliza Ann Wilson. Joseph Merritt (not as relative of | John A. Merritt), a witness for the plaintiff, ts impeached as a ‘witness by Messrs, William J. Funis, George W. Marshall, Williain M. Stilwell, John Henderson and William Marshail, all five of whom | swore that they would not bolieve him én oath. He | | | | had testified that John A, Merritt once told him that he John A. Merritt) wished to get rid of a farm, be- cause he did not want William (the plaintiff) to yet it, thus implying that John A. Merritt hod @ .tore- sight of the prosent suit, Tallman P. Hyde, of West- chester; Cynthia Lewis and Annie Wood, of Mount | Vernon: Ruchaei M. Slater ond Samuel K. Satterles, ye, followed in the order of their names as wit: to testify to declarations and remarks made by Eliza Wilson before and after the death of John A. Morritt, indicating a design on the part of the plain- tiff to wet up a claim to John A. Merritt's estate. A mass testimony taken by commission at Greenwich, Conn., was presented and read. The main part is the evidence of Kvert D. Avery, who says that when he was @ boy a woman called Eliza Ann Wileon was contined at his mother’s house; that boy was named William. Mr. Avery overheard the mother of the ehild toll his (Avery's) mother that Jack Avexj, was the father of the boy. WHO OWNS THE OYSTER GROUNDS? {From the Hartford Post, March 19.) A very important resolution was passed by tho Houre on Tuesday providing for a Commission to investigate the whole subject of available oyster grounds in Loni Island Sound, ascertain the rights of the State and preparo 4 plan for the gradual dis- wal of these grounds to the best advantage. It is high tline that thiv subject was looked into, The oyster business is becoming one of the most exten- sive and lucrative in the State. The large ways of doing business, s@ characteristic of the day and time, are being introduced, and the oysterman no. longer goes out ina little leaky skiff, but in’ steamboat, pre machinery adapted for tho rapid dredging of the crop. Now thero is a vast tract of ground in the Sound, embracing hundreds of thousands of acres, that belongs, not to the shore towns, but to the State of Connecticut, The best and most lucrative grounds are off shore in deep water. ‘They are being tken ap by persons and companies with ample iueans, who have entered upon the business on a large si In one town near New York, it is said, not less than $20),000 has been invested in this in- dustry, and it is in evidence before tho Legislative Commnitteo that as much as $1,000 worth of oysters i been taken from a single acre, Todeed, men of expel 9 ure of the opinion that theso oyster grounds ere worth more to the holders than the average uplands of the State. ‘Lhe ,| charter, | Justice Smith overraled the objection. State should take moastve: to protect its right to these grounds, and to secure a revente from ther. Already a single twact, off New Haven, of not less than 4,000 acres, hae been set apart, and if the State called for a rontal of $5 acro it would realize $20,000. It ia not an extra it estimate that 100,000 acres could be un lease in a brief and at the nominal rental of $1an acre the would add $100,000 to its revenue. Unless steps are .taken to conserve the rights of the State this valuable franchise will be taken up by individuals and towns, and the State lose the handsome return it might easily secure from that source. These grounds belong to the State under its charter from King Charies, and not merely to the shore towns. The whole State has au interest in this matter, and it is to be hoped the Legislature will not fail to pass the resolution alluded to, that the business may be put in train for proper adjustment. IN THE TOILS AGAIN. MRS. BR. W, PECK ARRESTED IN BBOOKLYN ON 4 CHARGE OF OBTAINING NINETEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS’ WORTH OF DIAMONDS ‘UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. i Mrs. R. W. Peck, a genteel and delicate looking woman, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Will- jams and Corwin, of the Brooklyn Police Central Office squad, on a charge of obtaining under false pretences $19,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry, from Lyonce Langer, a Broadway diamond broker, Mrs. ‘Peck will be remembered as having gained a notoriety last summey, when she was accused by Mr. Babbitt, the soap manutacturer, of having ob- tained abo $19,000 from him in connection with the Beckwith robbery. Beckwith was a confidential clerk of Mr. Babbitt, from whom stole about $200,000 and fled to Europe, where he was Subsequently captured, aud on his return to this country he was tried, convicted and sentenced imprisonment, During the absence of tho al ding clerk Mrs, Peck called upon Mr. Babbitt and represented, it is alleged, that sie was in p non of certain infor- mation that would aid in the detection of the cul- pritand in the return of the stolen bonds. Upo these representations she is said to have obtained ~ money from Mr. Babbitt, who subsequently sued er. Since last Decomber the Brooklyn detectives have beon in search of her, but she kept out of their way till yesterday, when Superintendent Campbell was informed that Mrs, Peck was to be found at her residence, No, $07 Putnam avenue. He accordingly despatched the officers above named to arrest her. They found her in her house, which is @ fine three story brick structure and is handsomely furnished, Mrs. Peck when informed of the nature of their mission expressed no surprise, and, Soin her necessary wraps; accompanied them to the Police Court. ‘The prisoner, who is apparently about forty years of age, has nm an inmate of the Morristown (N. J.) Lunatic Asylum for the past three months, She was Cpa trom that insti- tution a few weeks ago. Her husband is an engineer on board one of the steamships of the Alexandre line running between New York and Havana, and is highty respected, The couple have three children, and aro much liked in the neighborhood, where they have lived for several years. It, is claimed by her triends that she has not been right in her mind for some time past, and that, therefore, she is not responsible for her present action, Mr. Babbitt has a suit now yore against her in the Supreme Court on a prom- sory note for several thousand dollars. The affidavit of Lyonco Langer, charging her with “trick and device,” was read by Justice Walsh to the prisoner, who ‘stood closely veiled, dressed in a neat, plain suit of black, in front of the bench. Mrs. Peck listened attentively, with head bowed down and hands folded, but evinced no sign of emotion whatever. “What have you to say to,the pert asked sane Walsh. “Do you plead guilty or not guilty?” “I've no answer to make; I've had no Veg enaggetoes | of securing counsel,” quietly responded . Pec! as she resumed her seat, “ Justice Walsh then said that he would set the ex- amination down for Weduesday mogning next in or- der to enable her to procure cou} Subsequently Mrs. Peck employed Counsellor James W. Ridgeway, who appeared before Judge Moore, Kings County Court of Sessions, and@ on application her bail was fixed at $2,500. Bonds were@duly turnished before the District Attorney. Mrs. Peck’s picture was taken order of Superintendent Campovell, and will be jaced in the gues’ Gallery at Brooklyn Police adquarters. BROOKLYN BRIDGE. WHO FIRST SUGGESTED JHE IDEA OF A BRIDGE ?—INTERESTING TESTIMONY. The sub-committee of the Aseembly Committee on Commerce and Navigation met yesterday morning atthe Metropolitan Hotel to continue the investiga- tion into the affairs of the Brooklyn Bridgo and the effects of the structure on the commerce and navi- gation of the pom& The first witness called was Mr, H. K. Viele, a civil engineer, who made the estimates of the cost of the approaches to the bridge. He had estimated the cost of the Brooklyn apprcach at $915,984. He testified that the iron railing for the bridge was estimated in Brooklyn at $5 a foot, while the estimate for New York was only $1 afoot. He could not understand why this discrepancy should exist, so he equalized’ them. President Murphy cross-examined the witness, who admitted that the discrepancy might have been occasioned by a dif ference in the plans. Mr. Murp! xplained that the railing referred to on the Brook! side was out- side railing, while that on the Now York side was inside railing. Captain George Martin was the next witness. He said that he was a shipmaster aud had docked both ove and below the bridge, but now he would only dock beiow the bridge, though it cost $1 50 a day more than above the bridge. Superintendent Geary, of the car department of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, was called and examined as to the starting of trains, the management and the rapidity with which pas- sengers could be embarked and disembarked, WHOSE IS THE IDEA? * The testimony of Mr. Oliver R. Ingersoll, a paint dealer, was, 90 tar as tho peg of the bri con- cerned, the most intoresting yet taken. Ho claims that the idea of the bridge originated with him, In 1465 he thonght a bridge would be practicable, and put himself in communication with Mr. Roebling, the engineer. In 1866 Mr. Roebling sent uim plans and specifications, with estimates of cost of work. The whole coet was put down at $4,000,000-—$3,000,000 for the bridge and $1,000,000 for property After receivin, three estimates witness saw his friend, Genoral T. Jonks, who promised to see Senator Henry ©. Mur- hy, who was then a power in State politics, and get Bum interested in tho scheme. Witness seut to Sen- ator Murphy an outline of a bill, authorizing the con- struction of the bridgo and giving its projectors a Witness never saw Senator Murphy nor ever after heard anything about thé bridge from him, Mr. EB. T. Driggs, a warehouseman, called and gave testimony as’ to the effect of the bridgeupon business further up the river. WHAT IS DANCING? CONFLICTING OPINIONS AS TO THE NATURE.OF THE CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES~ IN THE “pLACK CROOK.” Tha case of Mr. Fdward F. Starin, Sr., lessee of Niblo’s Garden Theatre, and William H. Mulford, Jr., the business menager, who are charged by Officer Lundberg, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, with employing a little girl nnder seven years of age, nimed Colia Davis, to dance in the “Black Crook,” dressed as a Japanese girl, was before Justice Smith yesterday afternoon for examination. The first witness sworn was Officer who was questioned by the counsel for he f Q. Can you swear that Celia Davis was there on tho ot 2 h? A, To the best of my recollec- ould not sweer positively. ‘ Q. Will you ewoar that this girl then danced? A. I think this is the girl; if she was on the stage she danced, Q. What is dancing? Objected to by counsel for prosecution. Q. Will you Mg omg: the children kept time to music? A, To the best of my knowledge. Mr. Jonkina, Superintendent of the Society, was the next witness and related what the children did on the stage. Ho called it dancing. Mr. Imre Kiralfy, ono of the brothers who have charge of the play, was sworn. Q. Did Celia Davis dance on the night of the 15th be ve No, eo ‘ yoed . Do you positively swear that Ps slip and move in measured not, Mr. Ballory Kiralfy corroborated the statement of his brother. JOVENTLE WITNESS, Mr. Hummel then cailed Master Joseph Cary, one of the “Chinese,” # delicate little boy, nine years ot age. Mr. Delatield objected to his being sworn, but Joveph told Justice Smith how ho was taken care ol at the the- atre, how he was dressed and what he did on the stage, going through the exact movements at the re- quest of the Justice. The following questions were then asked by Mr. Hummel :— Q. Do you dance on the stage? A. No, sir. Q. Do you know how to dance? A, No, sir. Mr. Delafield cross-examined the witness. Q. Did your mamma tell you what to say before you came here? Yes, sir. As the boy made this roply, every one was on tip- toe and the counsel thought he had got hold of tie right wire. . What did she tell you to answer “Yes, sit,” and ‘No, sir. All concerned in the defence breathed easicr. Justico/ Smith laid thdlease over till three o'clock next Monday ‘noon. he did not lea; ys? A. She di BRODSKY-PATTERSON. ‘The committee in the Brodsky-Patterson caso held an afternoon and evening session yesterday At the termination of. the etening session Mr. Davenport, representing Mr. Brodsky, and Mr. Ambrose Monell, counsel for Mr, Pattorson, announced the closing of the caso, The committee then adjourned, to meet at Albany at threo o'clock P. M., April 2. OUR COMPLAINT BOOK. (Nore.—Letters intended for this column must be accompanied by the writer's full name and address to insure attention. Complainants who are unwilling to comply with this rule simply waste timo in writing, Write only on one side of the paper.—Ep. HERALD.] , rf ALMOST IMP\SSABLE, To Tur Eprron or tHE Hxwatp:—- » Please call attention to the horrible state of East Seventietl»street, between’ First and Third avenues. It i9 almost impassable on account of the banks on each side. A TAX PAYER, A HOUSEHOLDER'S INquiny. To, / Eprrok oF THE HERALD:— T would like to know from the authorities why I have been fined for not keeping the snow from my sidewalk when none of gny neighbors have kept theirs cleaner, and most of them much worse. RIVINGTON STREET, A NEGLECTED STREET. To rae Eprom oy THe Hénap:— ‘Will you kindly call the attention of the Street Cleaning Department to the filthy condition of West Tenth street, between Greenwich avenuo and the en- gine house?, No attention seems to be paid as at all, A WORD TO RECEIVER BUTLER, To rue Eprron oF Tus Hrnarp:— If you cati induce William A. Butler, receiver of the Manufactitrers and Builders’ Bank to declare a a dividend and pay the creditors their share of the money he has collected you will do # good service to the creditors. A OREDITOR. CONTRACTION OF QUABT BOTTLES, To Tux Eprroz oy THE Heratn:— 4 Purchasers of wines and spirits woujd do well to look at the size of the bottles in which’ many repu- table dealers put_up their articles. The bottles ara twelve inches in depth, with six inches of neck. They used to be called quart bottles, but that dsy hag passed, ROCK AND RYE. THE CHAMPION PEST HOLES. To Tue Eprron or Tae Henaup:— 4 Of all the pest holes in this city Seventy-fourth strogt, between First and Second avenues, carries off the palm for filth. The north side of the street has all winter been made a dumping ground for the seventy-Ave or more families living opposite, until the sidewalk has long since disappeat under the ashes, old hats, potato parings, old cans, &c. 8. B. WHERE IS THE REPORT? To tHe Eprron of THE HeRaALp:— Please ask ex-Governor Parker why he does not make good his word in relation to the promised statement of the Jersey Mutual Life Insttrance Company. It certainly would not cost him much, and even that the policy holders are, willing to pay for. Also ask him to give us an explanation as to the disposal of the funds in his hands.. HARLEM.» EVIDENCE FOR MAYOR COOPER. To tax Eprror or Tae Hrnavp:— I have lived in Fifty-sixth street, between Brosd- way and Seventh avenue, one year. If the block has ever been swept or cleaned during that time I have- not perceived it. Since last fall I know it has not been touched, and the dirt is now so deep that the pavement is several inches below the surface in many places. This dirt is mud and sung ie THE PLACE FOR CLUB SWINGING, | To rae Eprron or THE Henarp:— There is a cigar store next door to the Cremorne Garden, in West Thirty-second street, in the back of which is alow policy shop and gambling den, in which many a poor man cam be seen on a Saturday night spending hie wook’s wages. The gamo that is played there is what is known as “a skin game.” If Gap- tain Williams would close this place up he would say? A. She said to |, saye manf a mana blasted home and reckless life and oblige ‘A SUFFERER. FARE ON THE JERSEY CENTRAL. To tHE Eprron oF THE HERALD:— Please bring your influence to bear on the receiver ofthe New Jersey Central Railroad, Mt. Lathrop, and persuade him that it is for the interest of the road to reduce the rates of commutation. Tho rate used to be $50 per year from Elizabeth during the hich prices, and they Faised it to $65. No objection was made at the time, but now that material an@ labor are so cheap, wages have been’ cut down and ex- penses reduced in every direction, we think there ought to be a reduction in this respect. ‘The time is neer when we must decide where we will live another year. Areduction of commutation to, say, $50 yourly and $6 per monthly ticket would be a great induce- ment to many of us to-remain where we are. If tho redaction is not made we shall be compelled in self- defence to seek homes in New York along the line of rapid transit, When I say we,I tor at least a thousand or more commuters to different points on the road. - ELIZABETH COMMUTERS, ELEVATED RAILROAD XISERTSs, To tHE Epiror or 7HE Heraup:— Have residents and property owners any rights which elevated railroad companies are bound to re- spect? @ly residence in Fitty-third street is favored with an ongine stand within fifteen feet of the front windows of my house. ‘The track covers the entire street. The engines awaiting trains take their posi- tion in front of niy place. They oil up, fire up, emit their smoke, blow off steam and make as much tn- necessary noise as if they were in a Western prairie. All this renders my residence unendurable. It it is to be maintained my property is confiscated for rail- way uses without my consent and without compen- ration, as the law seems to be now construed. The dummy engines used on Mr. Vanderbilt's road, from Thirtieth street to St. John’s Park, are noiseless, ‘they consume their smoke and gnacs. By their use much of the damage now needlessly suffered could be avoided. Will the Elevated Railroad Company make a trial of these engines? J. M. A BREEZY EAST. SIDE STATION, To Tux Eprron or THE Heratp:— . In yesterday nornin: EGALD you published the complaint of “Constant Patron” about the handle jerker at the Fifty-third streot station, east side. In the languago of the day, “I have been there.” About one month ago I left the train at the Fifty- third street station and dropped my ticket in the box, when a sudden gust of wind blew it aside aud it fell at the hynidie jerker's feet. As it fell almost into his hand, I passed along, thinking he had caught it and dropped it in the box. gate when I was surprised by the H. J, suddenly epringing forward and closing it: but he ‘saw that T Lad passed through, so he sprang after me, caught me by the arm and demanded that I should retarn with him, pick up my ticket and <drop it in the box. I was just sbout to knock him over when be let go my arin and returned to his post. I was told that a ontleman had picked my ticket np and put it in the fox. 1 then, by the advice of others present, passed out and wes told ¢o cofpiain to the company, but knowing it would do no good I dropped the matter, CONSTANT PATRON, NO, 2. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS, MARRIED, Loxr—Miuier.—On Thursday, March 20, Wouran H. Luxe, of Paterson, J., to Many E., daughter of Jaber Miller, Eay., of Rutherford, N. J. Mouxgay—GtuMa: March 19, 1879, at the residence of the bride's paren! Euwoop B, Mixoay to Miss LILu® Ginman, both of this city. Wrrrtie—HaraawaY.—In Brooklyn, on Wednes- day, March 19, at tle residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. William Ives Budington, D. D., Mr, Henry, Ti. Waeeren to Miss M. Lisnis Haraaway, daughter of J. L, Huthaway, Esq., all of Brooklyn. DIED, . ARxoup.—At Nowark, N. J., on Thursday, 20th inst., snddenly, Joun ARNOLD, aged 66 years. Relatives apd friends are invited to attend the » trom the residence of bis son-in- will “Y No. 760 High st., on Monday, dnesday, March 19, Joun Beni- MeEn, in the 44th year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are —— invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday afternoon, Mi 28, at two o'clock, from his late residence, No. 200 Kast 14th st. Hooxnt.—March 18, Jans Ann, wife of Andrew D. Bogert and daughter of Poter BR. Christie, Kugle- wood, Nod. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the Englewood Reformed Church, on Friday, Maren 21, at two o'clock P, M. Carriages at sdepot.’ Interment at Hackensack Cemeter; Crank.—Un Thursday, March 2, Groron W. CLARK, of pneumonia, Notice of funeral hereafter, Conxrory.—-On Thursday, 20th, at halt-past seven A, M., Marrinw Conroy, of 315 West 20th st, Notice of funeral hereafter, Coorrr.—On Wednesday, March 19, Miss Anrrta RB. Cooren, doughter of the late Rev. Rlias Cooper, for many years rector of St. John's Church, Yonkers. Relatives and friends are respectt invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of 8, R. Com- stock, No. 204 Lexington ay., this day (Friday), at two CovENHovEeNn.— Wednesday morning, March 19, 1879, at her late residence, 183 West 36th st., ABBY C. Mav- purr, wife of Charles J, Coucnhoven, : Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral, on Friday, March 21, at three o'clock. In- Twas passing outot the | terment on Saturday, at ‘N.Y. Carriages will be in waiting at Purdy's om afrival of 10°30 train from Grand Central Depot, New York, Harlem Railroad. Davis.—On Wednesday, 19th inst., Davis, aged 15 years, hin tather, Patrick Daviny is Cherry ats ou PEsdag, is father, cl » at., OD re 2let., at two o'clock P. M. Denrz.—At East Newark, N.J.,on the 17th inst., after a short illness, Louts N. Denrz aged 50 years, 8 months and 28 days. ‘The relatives and friends are invited to attend the fnneral servicas, at his late residence, Harrison ay. East Newark, N, J.,ou Sunday, March 28, at ten A, M ‘Train will leave foot of Chambers st.. at 9:15 A. Sunday, for East Newark. Interment in Gi Cemetery. Dusy.—Baiwcer Duy, @ native of Coralstown, county Westmeath, Ireland. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 314 East 31st at., to-day Grider) at two o'clock. ENGLAND.—On Wednesday h 19, Lanny B., infant son of Benjamin F. and Ella England, aged 4 months and 18 days, Relatives and friends of the family are Fed lh ay funeral, frour the: ot is parent jo. own! st., Brooklyn, on Fri- day, March 21, at two win P.M. AGAN.—At his residence, Alexandria av. and 140th =: on the 19th iust., MicHAEL J. FaGax, of consump: ion. Funeral from 8t. Jerome's Roman Catholic pier Mott Haven, where a solemn mass of juiem ‘be celebrated, on Saturday, 224 inst., at ton o’dlock A. M.; thence to Calvary Cemetery. GorreL.—On Wednesday, March 19, Cuana Man- GanerHa GorPEt, wife of Charles F. Goepel, aged 26 years, 2 months and 20 days. latives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, trom her late residence, 227 East 12th st., on Saturday, at nine o’clock A. M. Gomxz.—On 20th inst., seven A. M., gt 379 Sackett st., Brooklyn, Trxa, eldest daughter of the late Do- mingo and Catherine Gomez, aged 14, Notice of funeral hereatter. Harmer.—On Wed: , March “19, 1879, Mre, Exiza Hanmer, wife of the late Washington E. Har. mer, aged #4 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully btu | attend the funeral service, at her late residence, East 61st st., on Friday, March 21, at eleven A. M. Hovassrs.—In Brooklyn, on Thursday, March 20, James B. Hopaskm, in the 48th year of his age. ‘The relatives and friends of the family are respect: omy Savited. cae pee he fanaa from be Sica residence, No. mi st. on day, March 22, at ten A. M. ee Horry. ly, at 270 West 12th st., Sanam Horry. Funeral at ten o’clock A. M., Friday, 2ist inst., fron St. Francis Xavier's Church, West 16th st. Hunrer.—On Wednesday, March 19, Huen WaTsom, widow of Matthew Hunter, in the 75th year of her age. 2 Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,;from her late residence, No. 323 West 26th st.,on Saturday, the 22d inst., at half- past ten A. M. Jawes.—On Wednesday, March 19, CHanues James, Jr., only son of Maria and the late Charles James, in the 27th year of his Reiatives and friends are inyited_to.attend, on Fri- Bx, he 21, at two o'clock P. M., from 220 West st. Kinc.—On Tuesday, March 18, at bis residence, Essex, Coun., Captain Josep H, Kine,.aged 59 years. Ree a is late residence, Friday, March-21, at one P. ¥ Lessxy.—On March 18, at Brick Church, Orange, Mrs. Jann Leasey. 7 Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from hef late residence, this (Friday) after noon, at one o'clock. Lurmaxn. —On Wednesday, March 19, 1879, Jonx N, Luumasy, the only beloved son of J. D. Luhmann, aged 8 years and 17 duys. invited 4 Parnice J. Relatives and friends are attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 201 West 2ist st., corner Tth av., on Friday, March: ‘M1, at one P. M. ‘ Lyons.—On Tuesday evening, March 18, Fuaxxirs, Elizabeth Lyons, youngest son ot Mortimer J. ant aged 3 yoars and 11 months. i Relatives and friends aré invited to sttend the funeral, from his po "residence, 638 Baltic st., Brooklya, this (Friday) afternoon, at two o’clock. Maxcam.—On Wednesday, March 19, ROXANNA, tpl ea tg ome 1, in the 79th year of er age. Relatives and friends are ectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her somin- law, No. 357 East 49th st., on Friday, 2ist inst., at one o’elock. Many.—On Wednesday, March 19, CaTHEntINe Manx, beloved wife of Patrick Mann. Friends are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 752 3d av., Friday, at two P. M. Mancvs.—In this city, March 19, Jonw Manca, aged 64 years. ‘The tuneral will take place to-day (Friday), at two P. M., from the residence of his brother-in-law, A. Hy Fairbairn, No, 46 South 10th st., Brooklyn, E. D. Mason.—At Rossville, Staten Island, on Thursday, March 20, Hexny Masox, Jr., only son of Henry aud Lydia L. Mason, in his 3uth year. Notice of fneral hereafter, Mackesziz,—On Thursday, the 20th inst,, Jomx 8, Mackenzim, in the 48th year of his age. Relative: and friends are respectfully invited te attend the funeral, from his late resideuce, 349 East 116th st., on Saturday, at one P. M. Mriuan.—Thursday, March 18, at 15 Cottage piace, Saran F,, widow of Jat W. Millar, aged 65 years. Funeral from Third Universalist charch, st., between Cottage place and Downing st., Friday, 2ist inst., one P. M. Her relatives and friends, and those of he* son George W., are respectfully invited Lon WaLWoRTH LopGr, No. 271, F. and A. M.—Bnetamex—You are requested to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ssrah F. Millar, mother of W. Brother George W. Millar, at Third Universalist Church, Bleecker st., near Cottage place, Friday, 21st inst., one P. M. WILLIAM D. MAY, Master, Fritpericx W. Hunmtya, Secretary. MorGanx.—On Thursday, March 20, 1879, in New York city, James D. MonGax, son of the late Captain James Morgan, Relatives and friends are requested to attend bis funeral, on Saturday, March 22, atone o'clock P. M., from Chareh of bf Anni ation, 142 West lath st. Moxcu.—On ‘Fhursday, 2th inst., Isaprute Ry wite ot John F, Murch, and daughter of William BR. Cha:ldock, aged 20 years. Relatives and friends are invited te attend the funeral, on Friday, the 21st, at six P. M., from Clark av., near West Side av., Jersey City. Traths om Newark and New York Railroad from Liberty st. Middletown (Conn.) papers please copy. Myers—On Wednesday morning, March 19, Mrzm 8. Myxas, in the 74th year of his age. Relatives and fricuds of the tamil are respectfully invited to uttend the funeral, from his late residence, 421 Wost 22d st., this (Friday) morning, ten o'clock, McAuuistrs.—In brooklyn, suddenly, March 19, 1879, Tuomas McALtisten, M. D., eged 50 years. Services will be held at his late residence, 153. 6th ay., Brooklyn, Saturday, March 22, at two P. M. Relatives ond friends of the family vited to attend, McCLeAN.~-brooklyn, March 19, 1879, Many Jawn, wife of Michael McClean. The friends of the family, and those of her brothers in-law, Thomas Goodwin and Edward McClean, sre invited to ationd the funeral, to-day (Friday), at half- past two o'clock, from her late residence 475 Hud- son av. Nuany.—March 20, Patrick, infant son of Pattick and Mary Neary, aged 19 months and 20 days. Funeral will take place at one o’clock, Friday, Mare 21, from the regdence of bis parents, 24 East 40th 8 t oO’ ®.—An anniversary requiem mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of the late Evarne O'Kxxrs, on Saturday, March 22, at, ten o’clocky St. Patrick's Church, Kent and Willoughby avs., Brook- lyn. Relatives and frionds nre respectfully invited. Rocknren.en.- On Tuesday, March 18, of ecarict fever, Joun Waxe, eldest son of George W. and Mar; Faunic Rockefeller, aged 7 years, 3 months and 1 days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence ot his parents, Fort Lee, " t twelve M. Bout leaves st, at A. M. HROKDER.—On Thureday, March 20, of typhoid onia, Lizerre, wife of William Schroeder, years, ho rdlatives and frionds of the family arc rospect+ fully invited to attend the funorai, trom her late ve, No, 79 Morton st., Brookiyn, B.D., on Sune y, March 23, at two P. It is requested that no ers be sent. Sexny.—On Wednesday, March 19, Brrnert, widow of tho late ‘Thomas Seery, a native of the parish of Street, county Westmeath, Ireland, in the 57th year of her age. ‘The faneral will take place from her late residence, 579 2d av., this day (Friday), at one o'clock. Sruxerit.—At Yonkors, N.'Y., on Wednesday, Match 19, Jon CO. SreNern, lawyer, hged 42 years. year ‘uneral at St. John's Church, Yonkers, on Friday, the 2ist inst., at three P. M. Srexcen.—On Wednesday, March 19, CHART, som of Peter and the late Ann Spencer, aged 2 yours, 11 months and 13 days. Relatives and friends are respectiully invited’ to attend the funeral, from the residence of his father, 89 9th ay., Friflay, March 21, wt two P. M. Sratcxen.—At West Hoboken, N. J., on “Thursda; morning, March 20, Prorne, beloved wife of Edward Stricker, age (32 years. Paneral past two o'clock, at her late residence, Hague corner Clinton ay. Turrt.—Cranren OAK Lover, NO. 240, F. Axo A. M.— Members of this lodge are hereby notified to attend a special communication, in lodge room, 0, . Hall, Fritay, March 21, at a quarter to one P. M. sharp, for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, Edward W, Tritt. GEO. A, LOCKHART, M. Wo, B, Saneton, Secretary. Vax Wrex.—At Glenham, N. Y., on Monday, March 17, 1879, Marta Van Wrex, hos hind of the Inte Cor- nelinus 6. Van Wyck, of Fishkill, in the #3d year of er Age. Tuneral front her late residence, Van Wyck place, Fishkill, at eleven o'clock A. M. on Saturday next, Friends of the family aro invited to attend without further notice. . Woovwaun.—On Tuesday, I8th inst, at his rosie dence, 6 Gramercy Park, Ronsxr T, Woopwann, im the 67th year of hia ag 1. + Funerel serviges at the Church of the Divine Pater nity, Corner 45th st. and Sth ay., on Friday, 2ist inst, at ton A, M, Relatives and friends are respectfully in- be to attend, It is requested that no flowers be sent. . Warowr.On Thursday, Mateh 20, Caynuas'B., youngest son of Rev. D. G. aud A.V. 2. Wi te Friends of the family, aleo moiabers of Te rsd H, Sevouth regiment, are tuvited to attend the i services, £ eo) Pres) xi bn SS: N Cannon on io, N. ¥., Om Saturday, Mareh 22, at two o'clock P. My ' xf