The New York herald., 1869-04-08
BROOKLYy NTELLIGEygE.

PROBABLE FATAL FRAcAs BETWEEN A Man AND
wIFE.-An alteration occurred between Michael
WALL a laborer, and his wife, Mary, who reside IN
a tenement house, No. - Pacific street, near Coum-
bIa, about eight O'Clock last evening, which will
doubtless prove fatal TO the woman. IL appears that
words led TO blows which were freely exchanged by
the infuriated couple, and the wife beng oyerpow-
cred was Knocked down. Upon regaining her feet
she retaated by selling a Kerosene oil lamp, which
was lighted near by, and threw 1t at
her husband cutting severe cash In his
head. The lamp exploded and set fire % the clothes
OF the unfortunate woman burning her In most
shocking manner. Medical aid was procured and
Mrs. Wall was removed TO the Long Island College
Hospital, Henry street, where ner injuries were found
to be OF fatal nature. Coroner Jones was notified
to take the ante-mortem statement OF the woman.
Oflcer Boyer, Of the Fortythlrd precinct arrested
WALL VINO was taken to the station house In Butler
street and locked up To await examination.
THE INQUEST OVER THE BODY OF john PETERS
The Coroner's inquest over the body OF John Peters
who was found in an insensbie condition on the
soop OF his residence IN Bush street on the morning
of the 18th OF February was concluded yesterday.
There was nothing adduced by the evidence taken
TO show how the deceased came in the po-
stion and state IN which he was discovered.
The Will OF the deceased was read I'm evil
dence II was dated January 3, 1886, and by
its provisions William H. Dunn was made sole
executor. The following legscies were recorded;--
To William Edward Dunn, son Of William N. Dunn
s1 000 but In case OF his death before reaching the
age OF twenty.one wears, then 10 ilr sister sarah
DeDOran Dunn; 10 tnc warren atrtet MeinONst Epls-
copa church OF which deceased was a member
$1,000 10 each enid OF Lars Peters brother OF the
deceasedl, OF fentsburg Schleswig llolsein. 600:
the residue, " any TO be equally divided between the
American Bible and the American Tract societies,
The estate OF the deceased ~ estimated 10 be worth
about $4,000. The jury returned verdict that the
deceased came to his death by apOplexy of the
brain, superinduced by violence nj the hands of a
person or persons to the jury unknown"
PROSPECT PARK COMMISSIONERS BEFORE THE Cow
mon COUNCIL CosaITTEE.-The special committee
OF the Board Of Aldermen appointed TO investigate
the charges against the Prospect PARK Commission
ers met again last evening. Alderman whitney in
the char, and proceeded 20 take testimony IN the
case. George W. Johnson testified that he was m
the employ of the Commissioners and had never
known Of any material belonging TO the Park being
used for private purposes.
Jonn McComb, a painter VINO had been
employed at the Park, testified that q man
named Cruminy was kept there all summer rails.
ing vegetables; did not know whether he was
under the pay Of the city or not: witness knew oil
ashes. John Burtis, carpenter, testified that he
had worked at the PARK until January, 1885, knew ol
some work being done for Mr. Colyer engineer
Hover stands and stand for Christmas tree were
made for Mr.. COyer, for whom considerable repai r.
had been done AZ his house the PARK: had kno wn
| OF a laborer Deing sent 10 do marketing while
| under pay OF the Commissioners Another wit
ness knew Of bird cages, worth twenty dollars thai
| were made In the PARK and sent 10 White Plains
| two were employed all last season 10 plough uT
grounds and plant potatoes for Mr. Bogart the enRi
| uceT, whose lOrse was fed nj the expense Of the
| Commissioners.
] TDc committee adjourned until next Wednesday