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The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

PAINLESS KILLINa.-In regard to the
freedom from pain incident to death by car
bonic acid gas when adm .'aistered IN large
quantities, it may be interesting to note tnat'
in large foundries, where iron is melted In Gu
polas, there is always large quantity of car
bonic acid gas, and also carbonic oxide pass
ed into the stack. This great volume OF gas
in some instances cannot escape freely by the
tues, and blows out of the charging door
Sometimes workmen in the act of charging
the cupola, are deuged by food of the gas.
and in all cases fall instantly insensible and
would die if not dragged away from the poi
sonous atmosphere. When restored to con-
sciousness they cannot remember any sensa-
tionu + any kind-certainly none of pain-at-
tending their insensibility. In one Instance
workman engaged in repairing furnace in
this city, remained In it while an adjacent one
was put into blast. The superabundant gas
passed partially into the place where he was
working, and so quickly did he succumb un-
der its influence as TO cut short something he
was saying to those outside, so as to show
that between the time of uttering one word
and another he was, to all appearance, dead.
1t was with the utmost difficulty he was re-
stored, and he had no recollection of what had
happened. 1t has been a matter of consider
able interest whether this result is brought
about by the carbonic acid or by the carbon
ic oxide gas. Some who have breathed pure
carbonic oxide gas have noted this effect,
while men, plunged suddenly into carbonic
acid gas, as in wells, have as suddenly be-
come insensible.-Letter to Philadelphia
LeI0er
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LOngfellOw,s Home.

The last number of the New England His
toric Register contains the following enter
tanning description of the home of the cher
ished poet, Longfellow, at Cambridge, Mass: :
On the side of the road from Mr.; Batchel-
der's is the well-known mansion OF Mr.. Long
fellow, known as the Craigie House, and also
General Washington's headquarters. 1t was
erected in 1859 by Colonel John Vassall,
grandson of Leonard, and son OF that John
who sold to his brother Henry the house lust
described. 1t may safely be said that no
dwelling in New England of its date remains
more spacious or elegant than this. 1t stands
back one hundred and fifty feet from the road
ana Is surrounded BY large open spaces on
either side, that to the north being Of severa
acres in extent. The shade trees are elms o
the noblest, and there are other sorts, includ
ing fruit trees and ornamental shrubs, IL
great variety. The front, stately, of graceful
proportions and harmonious decoration, is
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

ABOUT MoNKEYs.-Reugger observed an
American monkey carefully driving away the
flies which plagued her infant; and Duvancel
saw hylobates washing the faces of her
young ones in stream. So intense is the
grief of female monkeys for the loss of their
young, that it invariably caused the death of
certain kinds kept under confinement by
Brehm in North Africa. Orphan monkeys
were always adopted and carefully guarded by
the other monkeys, both male and female.
One female baboon had so eapacious heart
that she not only adopted young monkeys OF
other species, but stole young dogs and cats,
which she continually carried about An
adopted kitten scratched this anectonate
for She was much astonished at being scratch
cd and Immediately examined the kittens
feet and without more ado bit off the claws.
-AU the Year Round.
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New Orleans, Mobile and Texas
Railroad CO9pD02eu

oner ior sale bond which combines these advan-
tages to an unusual Degree The route lies betwesn
Mobile, Alabama, and Houston, Texas-passing
through New Orleans. the New York of the South.
OF the whole le of 475 miles, about two thirds are
already built, and tie Stockholders have expended
nearly TEN MILLION DOLLARS in the work.
The bonds now offered are secured by a mortgage
upon all that part OF the line west OF New Orleans,
which has enormous traffic assured to it from the
start, this being the only rail connection by which
the COTTON corn cattle and other productions of Tex
as can reach New Orleans.
So important is this road considered to Louisiana
that the State has made very liberal grants in aid OF
the enterprise. by Greet donations by endorsement
ots bonds and by subscriptions to the stock OF the
Company, amounting in al to over eight million
dollars. EfM~
The FIJI st MorfOaga - EsH& -a5 So q
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MARRYING IN WAsHINGT )N.- Besides
these, there will many come to Washington
10 marry, to De married, Or De given In mar
riase. Washington is famous place for mar
riages. There are, on the one hand, the
young member of the foreign legation, the
bachelor member of Congress, the unmarried
bureau officer, naval officer, army officer, or
department clerk, all of which positions look
big to the rich mammas and handsome
daughters who have never been outside of
Ohio. On the other hand, there are the
daughters of the member of Congress, the
senator, the supreme court judge, the cabinet
officer, whose social standing and empty
purse, in either case, are balanced with a full
exchequer and obscurity; or to reverse it, the
rich and only daughter of the contractor or
other government thief, can furnish money to
be balanced against titles, honor and fame.
You see how the thing works. A poor sena-
tor like little Adelbert Ames of Mississippi
would not marrya poor mans daughter, nor
would he have an ignorant wife. So he would
exchange his major-generals commission and,
the dignity OF the senatorial robes for riches,
wit, and beauty. And he has got them all in
Miss Butler. The lately married daughter
of Chief Justice Chase is another case i'm
point Miss Chase had high social position.
and unusal talents and brilliancy. Her
husband was a nice, good looking, matter-of-
fact manufacturer, in Rhode Island. | do not
mention Mrs Kate Chase Sprasue, for her
husbands social position was as high as her
own. The case of Mr.. Hageman of New
York, an extensive merchant, who recently
married Miss FentOh, is another where mon
ey sought position. do not give these be-
cause they are peculiar cases, but because
they happen to occur to me from their promi-
nenee.-"H. j. r." in Cincinnati CONNER
ci1I
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DAILY PRESS.
ND.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1871.
For Governor:
SlDNEY PERHAM.
OF PARIS
Cumberland County Convention,

s Nepaolicans OF the several Towns of Cumber-
land County, hereby notified tn choose ,ber
egates to meet in convention at the Recon,,on poo,
Oh Cny Hall, in Portland, on thursday. the ,7tb
Gay OF August 1871. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon 70
nominate four Candidates Tor Senators, one County
commissioner, Judge of Probate, Register OF Probate
and County Treasurer; to choose a County Commit
tee for 1872 aud to transact such other business
may properly come before them.
Each town will be entitled to one delegate and
one additional Tor every 70 votes Tor the Republican
candidate for Governor In 1868. A traction of 40
votes additional to the full number for delegate is
also entitled to delegate 1hs apportionmen mt is as
OllOWs:
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THERE is a story of selt-wilIed deacon

THERE is story OF self-willed deacon
who was always on the wrong side and ludi-
crously stubborn. When the temperance re-
form was in full feather, and the question was
discussed in the church of which he was an
officer, he, as matter of course, opposed it.
He would not sign the pledge; he would not
consent to its presentation in the Sunday
school; he objected sehemently to the distrl.
button of tracts. One day, in the presence OF
a full house, one of the members OF the churcn
er. He said: so Lord! if thy servant, our
brother. continues his opposition 20 us, VIII
Thou in thy tender mercies, remove him from Ii
| the church militant below to the churcn trI
umpbant above?" 81 won't gop thundereu
the indignant and obstinate deacon.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08
Eight Per Cent. Ronds

NOW offered, are limited in amount to $12, 500 per
mile and are tor 81 900 e2OO eac interest PAYABLE
January and July, at the rate OF per cent, Cur
rency or per cent Gold the option OF the holder
Bonds registered if desired. ,tsItl m
Among the leading Stockholders OF the Company
are Hon. e Morgan, Ex-Governor and Ex-U s
Senator; Hon John A Griswold, Ex Lieutenant.
Governor, Troy. N Y; Hon Cakes Ames, N c.. Mas
sach usetts; Messrs orton Bliss q Co., Won Hoff-
man Ce.,J 3 w Seligman & Co., Harrison Durkee
and others, Of New York; Benjamin Bates. Pres
ident Bank OF Commerce, Franklin Havens, Presi-
ldent Merchants Bank, Boston, and Others also
well known,
The above statement of facts proves the Safety Of
these Bonds. Their Profit is equally manifest upon
examination. They are sold fer the present at 90,
and accrued interest from July 1st. AT this price
they afford certain income for forty-ve years, Of
nearly nine per cent. upon their cost. One thousand
dollars invested in these eight per cent bonds will
give the purchaser more than seventy seven per
cent, grea'er annual interest than the same
amount invested in the new Government
Five Per Cents. while holders OF Government Skies
will find decided profit in selling them at present
high prices,and re-nvesting in New Orleans Mobile
and Texas Bonds. r.-I
Subscriptions will be received in Portland, by
WIN. Z. WOOD, ESQ, 81 Exchange st.
Messrs, SWAN Il BARRETT, Rankers.
1OO;1liddIe st.
H. M. PAYSON, Broker, ID Excha nxe n.
Information concerning the Company and the
Road, and pamphlets containing map and full de-
tails Of the enterprise be obtained OF the UNDER
signed or any of the Company's advertised agents.
w. B. Shattuck, Banker;
! Financial agent, N. o., M 4 T. R. r. Co.,
No. % Nassau Street, New York.
may31d &W22 3m
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The Portland Daily Press
Is published every day Sundays excepted, by
the
Portland Publishing Co..
At 1Os EXCHANGE STREET, Portland.
TERMs:-Eight Dollars Year IN advanca
The Maine State Press

Is published every THURSDAY MORNING al
82.oo year; IT paid in advance, at $500 Q
year.
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in length of column, constitutes "square."
$l.5O per square daily first week. 20 cents
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
square per week; three insertions or less 81 80.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINK
STATE PRESS" (Which has large circulation
in every part OF the State) for $1.00 per square
for first insertion, and 80 cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co,
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Farm for Sale.
Situated in North Yarmouth near
AATSN-l WALNUT Hill, one mile from the
HGlTslR church, IA mile from the post
lI1 VII office. store, and school house; also
AaEs39E near the depot on the Maine Cen
tral Extension. Contains about IS acres of land,
superior pasturaoe supplied with abundance of wa
ter, sufficient wood on the premises for family use
Buildings consist Of house, outbuildings, and three
bans; one barn 40x8O fset the others being smaller
Never failing water near the buildings. This is a
hay farm yielding from 65 to rs tons in favorable
seasons and is excellent also for dairy purposes For
further information apply to the subscriber
EDWARD BEALS, Walnut Hill,
No. Yarmouth, Maine.
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For Sale.

4 Wayae Scythe Works." situated at North
Wayne. Maine, 16 miles from Augusta, and six from
the Railroad Said property consists of a very safe
and reliable water privilege Of om rour to six hun
d1e6 Horse power, good stone dam. Brick shop 7Ox
~ brick store House 40x26, fine Store 6Ox4O. two
stores ana HAL. Twenty three tenements in good
repair, Saw and Grist Mill, Hammer shops, Geind
works. Repair shops Bans, Stabes Out buildings,
land. This property is well adapted TO Woolen and
Paper Mandatory, well al Iron and Steel in any
form. " -J
this property will be sod for moderate anon Mt
compared with the original cost, it is believed to be
worthy the attention OF any desrous of entering
into the manufacturing business.
For terms apply to Mr.. j. F. Taylor. on the prem
lses or OLIVER AMES, esq, at the Ames Plow
Company. Boston. jys T&S Inn
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

AN AUTOMATIC PASSION PLAY.-Two
Germans at Port Schuyler, n. T., are en-
gagged on an automatic wonder which will
eclipse anything ever yet produced in that
line. They have been at work upon it now
nearly an entire year, and they will expect to
have if done in about six months. 1t will oc-
cupy a stage nearly twenty five feet square,
and some idea of its immensity and intricacy
may be conceived when we say that there
will be nearly five thousand figures, most of
them movable, connected with the machine.
We ourselves should say that the concep-
ton is too vast to be carried out, but the
two builders say that they have the
plans fully formed, and that there is no doubt
whatever of the perfect working of the ma
chine. All the principal scenes of the Old
and New Testament will be represented in it
such as Noah and the ark, the building OF
the tower of Babel, Abraham offering sacri-
fee. Moses bringing Israel out of Egypt, Is
rael passing through the Red Sea, the drown
ing OF Pharaoh, Samson's death, Elijah fed
by ravens, the birth of Christ, raising the
dead to life, Jesus walking on the sea, wash
ing the disciples feet, the crucifxion, resur-
rection, and many Others In respect to the
Bible, it will be almost reproduction of the
scenes there described, and as an adjunct of
Sunday school work almost invaluable. ALI
the great battles, naval engagements, siege,
and assaults of profane history are to be rep
resented, and many other curious scenes de-
picted. Troy Times.
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The subscriber offers for sale his
ANMA ~ mOdern-built residence situated on
6E1 the emneuce overlooking Wood
IMNEtIfX ford's Corner, Westbrook. 1t con-
4EAE{E66- tains IL gOod-sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar is supplied with an abundance Of
hard and soft water, and 1t is in good state of
palr. There Is large stable on the premises. The
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely laid out,
and on which is fine vegetable garden, the vegeta.
bles to be sold with the house,
This Is one of the finest locations in the vicinity Of
Portland within five minutes walk of the horse
cals and ahoIding a fine view of the city, harbor,
One third of the purchase money may remain on
mortgage II desired. Possession given Immediately,
Enquireof SAM'L JORDAN ESQ
p. s. grove containing TIVE acres adjoining on
the south, also of tillage land on the north
will be sold with the premises. if desired aug25-tf
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Mi1l for Sale or Lease,

A1TUATE in Wilton, near the Wilton Depot, one
~ Mill with never failing water power The build
ing IS 64x4O three stories. Suitable for woOCn or
cotton manufacturing. The building wheel and
shaftng is all Rew can rely about go horse power
the entire year, no trouble from ireshets The prop
saw and shingle and lath mill connected, will be
offered will the above property il wished tor,
For Particular inquire of
my11d,wu CHA ARIES BARTLETT, Wilton,
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Economy for ladies: II you yar m"vS wear
morning wrapper to last forever he'eA "N"
IL out.
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House for Sale on Danforth Street.

GO0D TWO STORY HOUSE-contains Parlor,
~ Library Room. Sitting Room. Dining Room
Kitchen, tour Chambers ana Bath Room. Furnace
Gas and Sebago. Lot 44xi3O. Price only $45OO-
less five per cent. tor cash.
fsfAA ALSO A COTTAGE HOUSE ON MAYO
| III: STREET, containing parlor, sittinp-roc M.
| kfs;4 bed room, kitchen, pantry, sink room and
two chambers. Good cellar and woodhouse Lot
| 35x73. Price only $500. VIM. H JERRIS
July ~ 1w* Real Estate Agent
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BONDS.
Safe and Profitable
INVESTMENT.
First MOrtg0ge Bonds,

TO limited amount, upon a railroad which is we'll
located for business and has been already largely
constructed with the funds Of ITS Stockholders,
not be otherwise than safe. This security Is iDceas-
ed ifthe Constructing Company is composed OF men
OF high character, ard OF ample means tor success
fully carrying through any work that they undertake
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08
T3UO First Glass Stores
For Sale or Lease.

THE fine brick block OF Stores on Middle street,
y known as the "Ihom pson Block" arranged par
tlcularly tor the wholesale jobbing business Iron
fronts and light and airy Easements. Terms favora-
BILE. Apply to VIM. H. JERRIS, or JOHN c.
PROCTER, Real Estate Agents, my1Ott
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08
REAL ESTATE.
FOR N.ALE!

fRE.:f , Inc two Story Brick House with French
Niii hoof No. 72 Park street, with modern improve
menus. Lot contains about 1000 square leet of
Jun16 IT JOHN G. PROCTER, 90 Exch'gst.
For Sale.
@..t Inc story Brick House and Lot, No 55
M;,: Free street, a central and desirable location
.sk tor Physician or Business Man. Terms libe-
raj. Inquire OF
JOHN c. PROCTER,
augid3w 92 Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08
House for Sale.

n NICE two and half story house and stable sit
"a uated on corner of Arsenal and Western Pro
enade. Ten rooms all lighted with gas plenty good
water. Lot contains about 5000 feet, ENQUIRE on
the Premises. jy2l* 3w
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

Wanted!
n good Laundress at No. II State Street.
IA july3tf
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

A No ~ Anderson st, small lot OF FuIhiMre iShin
n Bedding, and Crockery Ware; any wlsnins
to buy invited to call early as the goods must DC
disposed OF within the week. BZauiW
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

DR. SHACKFORD has removed to No 70 Park ct.
~ next door above Grammar School House.
aug2 3m
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TO LET.

To Let.
u Desirable Honse OF ten rooms. Enquire Of G. O.
"A BAKER, 81 Wilmot street. e. w. LOCK.
jyi2-dtf
The Portland daily press., 1871-08-08

A SMART intelligent young man. from 18 to 81
"A years of age to act as News Agent on the train.
Such one can make goud wages
Apply to q. X. CHISHOLM & CO.,
Jy26diw tE G. 4. Depot.
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valuable Business Stand for Sale

three story brick residence on Pearl Street,
congress. Twelve rooms, Gas, hard and soft water
anu everything in complete order. Kent $500 per
annum. iy7
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Advertising Agency.

a. ELL q CO.. 1743 Middle Street, ApyERrIs
MENTs inserted in papers in Maine and throne
ut the country at the pubisher's loves ratas
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WANTED.

BOarders Wanted.
i Free st. " ~
july29d2w Mrs. A. d. RREVES
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

"You have lost your baby, I hear y
said Hons gentleman TO banother.m /" Yes,
poor little thinel itiwas only five months
old; We did all we could fol, IL. We
had four doctors, bllstered Its head and
feet, put mustard poultlces all over It,
gave It nine calomel powders, leecli6d It's
temples, had it bleds 9nd gave It all kinds
OF medicines, andlyet, after b weeks i'll.
ness, II died" y11ih;l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

q AcHrLb was recently born at Pittsh6ld,
Massachusetts, with,the perfect body Of q
boy, butwith the head shaped like an ele-
plants with Hopping ears, nose elongated
into d trunk, and other facial peculariti6s
Of that animal! lItsii mother bhadhbeeh
frightened by o circus elephant %, few
months before the BIRTH OF the child,
which was born dead. '''' ~ ''''''''''''"N'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

,a A PROPAGATION las been. made, In the
Senate for declaring Ill tic State bonds
issued since ths. 1st of, October null and
void, md ihsttucH1g tho State financial
officers MOTTO receive them BY their cou-
pons in payment Of any debt Of the State
Tho proposition will probably fail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

THE TEIluANTEpEo Sur 0ANAI1-5-fT The
latest disnatches ftom, Tho Cltv n ,NIpxico
ap',.e4S' - o w wy. ~. ~ 49,
give IN epitome! to'she. acI Iasseunpy 1ne
Congress OF Mexico on December 18th,
1870, authorizing the Tehuantepcc Rail.
,yeAv C,omnonv to coratrnct n shin cana,
,T%h Ss,"lSnI ~ es ,,StS IL ~
IN addition 70 us rallway, % conhect tne
'wateIS'oI. the " ml Mexico WIN .ne
taclhc oeeapl ms cnatfter q CONFESS III
sion CONTAINS ~ I"enty'Cns a aa AM
ploylaes VA! IVY S'tnal sllali De " y sep.a VI
sulncieht 70 Pss snlPs ufa"ing ~ NJ iceS VI
watery IlnS co1fssflon Y vi ~ ysrls'
Ine e1pl9iautons anu surveys must oe Con'
pleatea wllnln lnles yehts, anu tne wo 9.aa
must Ge commenCea a %l'nLn one year a a'.s
aS PINE .E T,es ~ o;n nee sI5 sun
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

qs9sEI Porllegds yNssnl99iNS, new in
not suffering lorthe necessities ollie, but,
Of course, arc not oyer.suppljed with lux.
nfics5 Thoy saS that they latelyT secured
d ham! aud used tho lat Instead bf butter
10 mako cake, which tasted positively
delicious. I9A1sh W hna ~ sol -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-01-17

THE NATHAN MURpER.
Tie Latest STORY dibout ths DIseSy-
} r. y Cry Of tlle AIurdefeE. UUr
New YoRK, Jan. Il.

GHW 4SANAI ueAA' 80
J Another sensation was caused in police
circles, to-day, in this city, by 9 story Of
Detective FeItker, Of the United States
Secret Service DEPARTMENT 1t Chicago
he visited the Defective Agencyin Jer!
sey City, yesterday, and gave the follow.
ing information in reference to the Nathan
murderer; He said he came to New
York two or three days ago to inform the
authorities that he had discovered the
whereabouts Of the murderer Of Benlamln
Nathan, and, In proof Of Ills assertion, he
produced the locket which was stolen by
the murderer from the yctimJ and q
piece OF Mr.. Nathans shirt, covered with
blood.
ffcFeleEef first called upon Mayor Hal;
and that gentleman, he-sayS gave him q!
letter 9Esintrpductlop 70 Judge Cardozo,
brother,in- law qI Mf. Nathan, who was
tat once so protoundl impressed with the
truth Of the detectives story, verified by
his possession OF the stated lOcket, that he
agreed 10 meet him with Police. Superin'
tenaehtl elso tore consultation. THE gen.
tlemeti were on the idll0wing day In Judge
Cardozo's Office, and these preliminary ar.
Judgements were made, the Judge draw
Ing, his check for one, hundred and fifty
dollars, and giving Il to FelckeE5to assist
him in the completion Of his undertaking.
2 Nothing now remained but To- perfect
the arrangement between Felckg and
Superintendent Kelso.j Accordingly the
party went In o carriage 10 the police
head 'centrai Office. Felcker then
asked Superintendent Kelso how many
.heJlesited to take into the secret, and
what portion of the reward he would re.
'quire. The Superintendent named the
entire detective force, including himself,
and Felcker says he would admit Of no
reduction of the number. Felcker de.
clined, but was willing to make any rea.
sonable division, and as he could not do
this, he threw % The table the oneIhpnd-
red and fifty dollar check given him by
Judge Cardozo, and told the Superintcnd-
ent that he could return II to the owner.
Superintendent KelsO, so Felcker says, re.
monstrated and endeavorcd by various
means TO ascertain from Felcker the name
'6f the murderer and his whereabouts.
Felcker was too shrewd tobe caught In
that way, and took bis departure Felcki1I
or also tried to make q satisfactory Of.
rangement with the detectives Of Jersey
City, but falling iu this, y, Is said that he
Is about returning TO Chicago. g.