The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-11

Three days ago j came to Hoboken. where this
woman, whose name rs Letitia Seltz, met me and
enticed me into several saloons; she then took me
to the Elyslan Fields, In company with another fe-
male; believe both Of them are OF bad repute; dur
Ing the past two days she took me to saloons and to
the Elysan Fields; she also took me out IN boat
with young man who was stranger to me; we
went to New YORK and remained for the night
returned to Hoboken and retired to sleep on the
floor OF the water closet wncre the ofiicer came
upon u.s." The mother of the girl was present dur
ing the delivery Of this statement, and was almost
distracted at the horrible disclosures She clamored
for vengeance on the head OF the woman who had
DESTROYED the happiness OF her family. The Re-
cOrder sentenced Lettia to three months In the
county jail reuiarking that he regretted he could
not impose longer term. The girl was given up
to her mother
Weehawken.
ANOTHER DARING ROBBERY.--At an early hour
yesterday morning the grocery store OF Mr.. Paul.
situated near the yenanR0 oil, DOCKS was burglar-
0usy entered, and three chests of tea, small sum
of money in the till, with number OF various arI-
Giles valued at $500, were distracted. The utmost
caution and silence must have been used, as there
are various implements of alarm in the house. II Is
believed that none but those well acquainted with
the place have committed the robbery. Captain
Donavan was notified OF che occurrence, and he Is
engaged In tracing out the thieves.
Hudson City.
CANNIBALIsM.-A half witted fellow named John
Cunningham had his finger bitten Off in an encoun-
ter with one Simpson yesterday morning. Simpson
was arrested and held for examination. Cunning
ham has long been looked upon by the police as an
irresponsible character. whom it would not be safe
to irritate at any time simpson, therefore, took
new method Of chastlsing him. - -.-
The RECENT SUICIDE-THR MYSTERY GROWS
DEEPER.-Some new facts have been brought to
light regarding the very mysterious suicide by hang
ing of an unknown man on Friday morning. 1t ap-
pears that the deceased man the evening pre-.
vious to his death was seen by some young persons
at West Hoboken, who observed that he read num-
ner. He wandered up and down the road
occasionally stepping over the fence and
again returning, while at the same time he
looked cautiously around as If fearful OF being de-
direction where he was found hanged next morn.
ing At short distance from the body there were
e ~ e Of t d
note found in his pocket. When arranged IN order
they proved to BE- eplstes from gentle.
proprietor OF the race course at Seacaucus,
which village ia not far distant from the scene OF the
transplred that those letters were short time ago
given to negro man who was to convey them to
M. Daniels. Who this negro Is has not yet been
the man who gave him the letters. 1t is believed,
however, that he resided at weehawken, ana
as to the stranger who hanged himself are
various some affirming that he must have
Wayad the negro b ana having murdered alm
unknown while others give the less probable opinion
that the deceased man was murdered by the negro.
ments IS true, and that the black man will turn up
in course of time. Why he did not proceed directly
to Mr. Daniels with the letters is, and is likely to
stance chiefly which casts gloom over
the whole affair." and renders uniathomable
further investigation into the case is to be made
on Tuesday by one Of the Justices OF Hudson City.
TERED yesterday without having been Identified.
Meanwhile the sad occurrence and the mysterious
little excitement among the inhabitants OF Hudson
city and West Hoboken.
COmmunipaw.
The SroCK YARDs.-within the past week 2s2 cars
arrived at the stock yards containing 1850 CATTLE
e,452 hogs, and 5000 sheep. There were slaughtered
during the week 450 cattle $685. hogs, and 4, 100
sheep.
Newark.
OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REFORM SCHoOI.-It is
proposed to have Reform School for boys in this
section Of the State ss well at Jamesburg, and on
Friday Mayor Peddie and several Aldermen visited
the institution at the latter place. They returned
yesterday and expressed themselves fully satisfied
with Its working.
ALMOST BURIED ALIvE.-Yesterday forenoon John
Sommers German, narrowly escaped being buried
before bis time through the caving in OF an embark
ment Broad street, in 'front.' OF the new railroad
depot. 1t appears IN digging sewer ditch the
wOrkmen had neglected TO place any sheathing, so
that after penetrating five feet ay went one
OF the Sides carrying with II several men. Sommers
was lowerm0st. and was covered With the debris.
He was dug out, however In time to save his life.
TESTING THE RIVER BRIDGES OF THE NEWARK
AND NEW YORK RAILROAD.-Y yesterday the bridges
over the Hackensack and Passac rivers OF the
Newark and New York Railroad0were tested, with
results Of a'hghly satisfactory character. The one
over the Passaic Is double draw pivot, each draw
being 90 feet and the entire length OF bridge 2S5 feet
The one over the Hackensack is similar only
smaller, the draws being only 65 ieet Both are Of
the same pattern--Moseley's wrought iron arch
girder. Four locomotives, weighing IN the
ssms esss rac
ing them to yield scarcely 0ne-fourth OF an inch.
The experiment was witnessed by the constructor,
General Thomas w, Moseey, General @. ID. Stewart.
Mr.. sidney Dillon, Mr.. Haightand number OF other
distinguished railroad men, besides President John
MSS Of e ana Mr.
also present number OF prominent citizens The
general opinion was that the bridges had done nobv
under such an immense weight. which Is twice the
load they will have to bear ordinarily.
D SANTTkRY.-The sanitary condition OF this city IL
&C present IN highly satisfactory state, owing
largely II not entirely to the udicious system of
drainage and sewerage introduced BY the city on.
GERS. No cases of an epidemic character are re.
ported and only Anew slight cases or cholera mor6us
Where In years gone by fever and ague prevailed to
large extent scarcely q case Is now reported.
DRowNED.-On Friday afternoon, while the cap.
tain OF the canal boat e. S. Mack was stepping from
the tafYrai Of his to boat alongside he missed
| hts footing and fell overheard. His wife and
several other persons witnessed the occurrence,
but ewing to the swiftness OF the tide at
the moment before they were able to render
| assistance the unfortunate man sank and rose Ia
! bump against the bottom Of his boat. The body
| was subsequently recovered and viewed BY the
Coroner VINO granted burial permit though he was
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