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The New York herald., 1872-11-19
THE WHALgN MURDER In WILLIAMSBURG.

The CoroRcr's inssncst-VerdlsL OF the
Jury-James U'lscscn Found Guilty OF
the Murder, isut He Cannot he Found.
Coroner Whitehili and jury held an inquest
yesterday afternoon in the Williamsburg Dispen-
stabbed through the heart, on Saturday night, in
the grocery and liquor store off, W. Drewes, South
Fifth and First streets. Tho testimony of several
OF the companions OF Wnaen, who were present ut
the time OF the tragedy was taken, by which il
appeared that he was murdered because he refused
to ask them to drink. Alter a briei de Iteration
the jury rendered the following verdict and were
discharged:-
THE VERDICT
sWe the jurors, find that James W.alcn came to
his death by a wound from pocket knife IN the
hand OF James O'Rrien, at the store of John VII.
liam DreweS on tile corner OF South Filth and
First streets, on Saturday night November IG,
1872 And the jury cannot separate without en-
pressing in strong terms their condem nation OF the
gross license permitted the wiliul young men in the
community In their acts OF lawlessness. which have
come TO be of such frequent occurrence, demon
strating to our minds tnat vigiant and efficient
measures should at once be taken by tile officers oil
the law to see that the laws with reference
to this class of offenders be yigilantiy
enforced and the lives and property OF
our citizens be more efficiently protected.
The jury would further recommend to the Board
OF Excise OF the city OF Brooklyn the adoption OF
such regulations as shall more effectually prevent
the retail grccers and liquor dealers OF the city
from furnishing or vending to minors any intoy
eating liquors whereby in these indugcnccs OF the
habit their responsibility to the community may be
Jc0pardEcd."
0'BRIEN AT LARGE.
The young man against whom the verdict was
found was companion oil his victim for year or
two. When he asccrtained that he had slain his
friend he Immediately went under cover, and the
police have so far failed to find him.
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Died.

ANDERsON.-On Monday, November IS, Mr.. JOHN
ANDERSON, in the 95tn year OF hisa age.
The funeral VIII take place e., on M "Wednesday morn.
East Eighty-secoDd street.
ARNoLD~On Monday, November 49, NANCY
The relatives and friends OF the family, also the
members OF the Bedford street Methodist Episcopal
church, are respectfully invited to attend the unc-
raj, from the residence OF her son-in-law, A. M.
Crawford, No. 10 Perry street, on Wednesday,
November 90, at one O'Clock.
BECgER.-On Sunday, November IL, Mrs. AMELIA
Funeral on Wednesday November 20, al her late
residence, FAC East forteth street, at one O'Clock
BEAUDRIAe.-On Monday November IS. JEAN
BAPTIST BEAuDRIAs, IN the 3,th year OF lis age.
The funeral VIII take place from the Church OF st.
Vincent ic Paul, this cruesday) morning Ut ten
O'Clock.
The funeral win take place from the residence OF
his daughter l7l 1880 street.
Harlem, Maidstone tEnglandl papers please copy.
BROwN.-Un sunday morning, November IL, 1872,
THOMAS A. BROWN, aged 1s.
Friends OF the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the residence oi his uncle,
Alexander Manson, 350H West Thirty-seventh
street, this (rucsday) afternoon, November 10, at
Auburn IN. " papers please copy.
CALKN.-On Saturday, November 1G, MELISSA
CALsIN,wife OF Joseph Calkin, aged 30 years and 0
months.
Funeral services from her late residence Io7
Quincy street. Brooklyn, on Tuesday, November ~,
CAnr.-On Monday. November is, Christian
FREDERICK, infant sun OF Anzi &. and An oinetie
Camp.
Notce OF funeral in Wednesdays paper.
COCKEFAIR--On Sunday evening, November rs,
alter long and painful Illness, JANE u, widow OF
Amy COckefair.
The relatives and friends Of the family sre re.
spectinly invited TO attend Che funeral services,
from the residence OF her son-in-aw, Edward
Hughes, 343 West Forty third street. on Wednes-
day at one O'Clock
Bro0klyn papers riease COW.
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
CHLOROFORMED TO DEATH.
Mrs. Vittman's Case in NeWark-Sin.
gular Conduct of the Authorftics-State-
ment Of DIR. Ill.

Mrs. Wittman's Case In Newark-Sin-
gular Conduct Of the Authorftics-State-
ment Of DIR. Ill.
The exclusive publication in Sundays HERALD
OF the facts In the Whitman choroform case, and
the efforts which have since been made by in
terested parties to smother further examination
into II, has excited general discussion in Newark,
particularly In German circles. Yesterday
HERALD representative called on DR.. Ill., the
physician who administered the fatal anasthctic,
at his place, No. 13i Springfield avenue.
The Doctor is man apparently between fifty
and sixty years OF age, OF mild, unassunng man.
ncrs and lily able TO express himself luly IN Eng
lish. The object OF the reportoria visit being
stated, the Doctor seemed very much agitatcd but
freely conversed on the subject OF Mrs. Wittmans
DEATH He said he felt every sad" over "thc mis-
fortune but considered himself in no way culpa-
BILE. About one year ago. he said. the woman first
disocated her shoulder, and was removed to st.
Michaels Hospital where he attended her. At her
own request lie administered choroform and set
the disjointed parts. Two months ago the same
thing happened Mrs. whitman, and second time
the Doctor treated her as before. The third time
last Saturday she had the pocket handkerchief
the choroform. He stated that lie only used the
second degree Nevertheless the woman died
In few hours. Or. Ill at once visited the
county physician, and informed him OF the occur
renee, and asked that an Inquest be held so that
his skirts might be cleared OF all blame, as he be-
lieved lie had only done his duty and that the same
result was Liable to happen TO any other physician
The Doctor stated to tue reporter that he was una
ware that Mrs. Whitman was In the habit OF drink
ing, or that she had drank anything on saturday
morning. The woman's neighbors slate positively
that she drank quart OF beer ON that morning.
Since her death the Doctor had heard OF
her drinking habits. Subsequently DR.. Dodd,
the county physician, declared that Dr.
I'll was hi shly respectable physician, and that he
DID not believe he was capable OF doing anything
order an inquest. This fact, welded to another,
which ie that the leading local German newspaper
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

FATHER HyACINTHE's Brussels journal will be
entitled La Repx0iiQtSe EudngettQtte.
THE VETERAN Mr. william Hewitt Is again in the
held. We are promised a translation from his pen
OF "The Religion OF Rome Described by a Roman.n
Very recently the publication OF the original In
Rome caused great cOmmotion In the ranks OF
the Italian priesthood, and its translation into
English has been undertaken by MI. Hewitt with
the authors express permission.
The LONDON CORRESPONDENT OF the Birmingham
Ne,cs audes to new book containing remarks
about the diet Of literary men, and states that he
is acquainted with o well known writer who
cleaves to oatmeal pOrridge when he is in working
trim. In this respect he initiates Gerald Massey,
who swcars by oatmeal porridge as brain-inspir
ing compound. "1here is a deal OF phosphorus in
oatmeal Mr.. Massey says, 'and phosphorus is
brain. There is also large amount of phosphorus
in tish Consequently never miss having o fish
dinner at least once week, and take plate OF
good, thick, coarse well-bOed Scotch oatmeal
every morning in my lile." What secret Let
one or two of our "cOmic' scribblers lose no time
in testing It's value.
THE NUMBER OF BOOKSELLERS In France and her
dependencies is returned at 5,eT4 that OF printing
offices at 1,399 and that OF photographic establish
ments at 1924. About one-ffth of the first class,
one-eighth Of the second and fourth OF the third
are at Paris There are 2,3o3 periodicals, OF which
s43 are at Paris.
The Illustrated Catholic Family Almanac for 1873,
Just out from the press OF the catholic Publication
Society. contains dozen biographies, with pOr-
traits of Catholic bishops and saints together with
full list Of the bishops OF that church in the United
States and Catholic chronology FOR 1872
THE LATE CHARLES LEVERS win has just been
admitted to probate. He left property valued at
only $4,000, which goes to his two daughters.
Young IRISH CANDIDATE for literary hOnoss is
about to publish first novel, having the siege OF
Londonderry for its central point OF action.
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
IMPORTS In FRENCH BOTTOMS.

The Presidents FrCcIa Iamntion no Ee
Enforced frorn the 3Oih OF October.
The following communication was received yes
tcrday by the Chamber OF Commerce from the
Secretary OF state in regard to the time when the
discriminating duty VIII be applied Oh goods I'M
ported in French vessels from other than French
ports:-
GEORGE WILSON, Esq Secretary Of the Chamber Of Com
lnerce OF New York, New York;
SIR have TO achnowicdge the receipt Of your com
municaton OF the Sth is, transmitting 10 this depart
ment in accordance with Instructions certain resplutons
adopted by he Chamber ni Commerce OF New York nj It's
meeting he'd the 7th Of This month"; in regard the
time when the discriminating duty established by the
cent reclamation OF the President shall be applied 10
merchandise imported into the United States in French
that said dscrmnating duty be no. applied TO goods
a,oat ut the date OF said proclamation.
the Treasury Tor his consideration, have 10 INFORM
you that ii y stated In letter from that officer, under
date " Tue 18th inst, that the most favorable construc
ton which can lie gwen 10 the procama ion 10 the
law under which IL rs issued forbid the exemption OF
goods aoat October 80 1877 the date OF ead procama
on from The discriminating duty accrung upon their
date from countries other an France that tue act OF
May "a, 1873 which governs the subject expressly de
provided ior shall continue long the rccprocni
enpiicn vessels belonging citizens OF the United
confined and longer that the reciprocity in The pres
ent terminated by an act o. the French govern
men passed January 30 aud published February 3 1872;
and that strictly speaking, therefore, the dscrminan
duty question migt have been held To apply from and
after the last mentioned date instead oi hat ixcd by the
proclamation, to all goods arriving in the aiorc.
said in any port OF the United states.
The Secretary OF the Treasury further adds that in
view OF the circumstance above enumerated ii s not
errcd to be complied wiih am. SIR your o4edent
servant HAMILTON FISH.
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

ALcoCK-BEyEA.-On Wednesday evening, Novcm-
Der 3, at the residence OF the brides parents, by
the Rev. W. Nelson McVicar, OF Holy Trinity
Churcn Harlem, WILLIAM II. ALCocK to MiNiIE a.,
eldest daughter OF Benjamin Beyea.
DlGGs-WHITE.-At st. paul's Methodist Episcopal
Church, on Thursday November ID, by Rev. bishop
Simpson, assisted by Rev. Cyrus Fos5, u. d.,
EDWARD A. DIGGs to CASSIE H., eldest daughter OF
&. T. White, Esq, all Of this city.
OPDYRE-WuEELER,-At Chicago, on Tuesday
evening, November 70, at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents, by tue Rev. DR.. Locke, CHARLES
w. OPDYKE, OF New York, to PERCY WHEELER
daughter OF j. N. Wheeler, OF Chicago.
SsiITH-BANKs.-In Brooklyn, on Monday, Novem-
her Is, by the Rev. ]. M. Buckley DR.. URsAMUs
SMITH, of New Orleans, TO LOUISE daughter Of
George Banks, OF pattson, New York.
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
COUNTRY FOWL INTERVIEWED.

Pnmping q Pullct the Situation
Learned Diagnosis from Cock ndcO-
d!cioO-Thc Lament of a Turkey Cob
bler-Sauce from q GOosc-Thc Lay Of
Hen.
FlsHKILL, N. Y, Nov. Is, 1872
The 'c0cks shrill clarion" made itself heard
from dunghill and barnyard as l pushed out from
Fshkll this morning to hunt up cases of orni-
cephalzymosis in Putnam county. 1 antcipat ed
a more dreadful slaughter Of the innocents by the
relentless zymosis than found. thought de-
tectcd in the clarion Of the roosters wild note OF
heartfelt grief and l was prepared to witness a
picture OF fowl and frghtful determination.
expected to see the roadside and the farmyard
exhibit at every turn the sad evidence Of an Aide.
vouring plague in the shape Of countless chickens
turkey gobbers, geese, ducks brakes, &c, past or
passing the last agonies OF dissolution. Thanksgiv-
ing Day and all its delightful concomitants OF
chicken fricassce, stuffed goose and boned turkey
in the first blush OF anticipation lost all its charm
ana looked through the near vista OF time day of
gloom and disappointment. We had been talking
in FishkI OF the new plague, "the swell head dis
ease,n as one man not inapproprately called it.
"It's trick of the butchers" remarked purveyor
OF poultry, whose stock of wild aud tame game was
somewhat onsderable-"a trick of the butchers
he repeated, got up just in time to help their own
business"
syMpATHIZrNG POULTRY MERCHANTS
standing around nodded assent to this conclusion,
but there was plain-spoken, awkward man near
by who said he ''w0uldn't fetch fowl no how,u and
when asked the nature Of the reason or the preiu-
dice that drove him to that determination, he re-
piled he had "seen chickens on Alick Thompson's
farm at townsville, that had jst the same as the
horse disease.n
The discussion ended in the reckless assertion OF
a resolution on the part of majority of the COM
pany that they would "jist as lief eat a swell head
chicken as any other.r A few miles from Fishkil
/ looked over the fence OF farm belonging to
German named wehlig, and perceiving large con-
course Of fowl holding o meeting in the corner Of
former truck garden. ! went around and intro
duced myself The different members OF the ex.
tensive group might have been holding cGnsulta-
ton on the dismal prospects of the times for they
were very serious, and the contentcd ''cluck
cluckv OF the usually sef-complacent turkeys, ten
in number, was nushed in dignifod meditation.
About two dozen very youthful chickens were
huddlcd together at one side, looking very miser-
able.
THE DUCK TRIBE
wss largely represented: bDt nnt'ced tGey Wad-
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
NEW JERSEY FIEEMEN.

The hremen OF West Hoboken have added
another company to their number. Last evening
the Dra!ad Hose Company conveyed new hose
carriage from New York to their native town.
they were met in Hobokcn by their comrades, who
accompanied them home to the music Of brass
band The hrc-Gghtcrs, robed in new Uniform ana
bearing torchlights IN their hands, presented gay
appearance az they marched towards the htll.
The New York herald., 1872-11-19
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Coroner Schirmer wa yesterday notified to hold
an inquest on the body OF Moses NJ. Guest, man
ffty.ive years OF age who died from the effects OF
injuries received on the 10th instant by being run
over on the Harlem River bridge by Fourth ave-
train OF cars. Deceased lived In Cottage street.
Mott Haven. Westchcster county,
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has suppressed all mention OF the matter has
added fuel to rather than quenched the fire OF ex-
citement which 1t has kindled. Once again the
oft-asked question is raised What is the use OF
county physician2 1t would not be surprising II an
EFFORT is made in the next Legislature to have the
Office abolished, and q law passed making the
corOners salaried officers.
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Der III, WALTER Z. SPARKS III the 51St year OF his
age.
fully invited to attend the funeral at the Methodist
Episcopal church, corner OF Bedford and Norton
streets, on Wednesday morning at hapast ten
O'Clock.
SEIDENguRG.-irSA sErpsSBURG the beloved
wife OF Henry Seiticnbnrg, aged 30 years, months
and " days.
The friends Of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, nom the city Hospital,
p. NJ.
STERLINo.-At Fort Richmond staten Island, on
Saturday evening" November 49, 1872, MARGARET
kBLso, vile 81 Or Jonn W. Sterling, In the I'D
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral services at her late residence
at twelve O'clock, on Wednesday, the 2oth INST
Carriages VIII nc IN attendance on arrival oil 10:3J
boat, from oot OF Dey street, New YORK.
SuMSER.- ON SATURDAY, ldth INST. at Jamaica
husband, Mrs. MARY kEMGtE formerly Of his city,
widow OF General William II. sumner OF Massa-
chusctts.
Cemetery, near Boston.
Tnokr.-0n sunday November IL, FANNEY
TH0Rp, la the 65th year OF her age.
The friends o. the falniy are invited to attend
her funeral, at the residence OF her sonn-law. II.
= Lockwood 52s West fllty.lrst street, on Tues
day, November -, at one O'Clock.
WALI.-At Flatbush. on Monday, NJ o,emocr 1S,
Henry WALL aged ~ years, formerly OF .3hcnleld,
The relatives and friends OF the family are re.
spectiuly invited 10 attend the funeral, rom hrs
late residence, Clarkson street Fatbush, on Thurs
day, November II, at eleven A. NJ.
Englah papers please copy.
WDtELER.-on Sunday, November H. MARY
WHEELER, widow OF Thomas Wheeler n ratiye of
the county Wcstlncath, parish o Eillucan Ireland.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect.
luly nv lted 10 attend thc funeral, from her late
residence, 200 West fiitynh street, to-day crues.
dayl, at one o clock.
WHEELEa.-in brooklyn, on Monday, Novembei
ls, G1syt wic of William Wheeler, in the 3stu
yIar OF hes age.
Relatives aud friends OF tic family are rcspcce
fully invited TO attend the funeral, from her late
residence. 10 Hanover place
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-01
GIANT POWDER EXPLOSION.

From the Reese River Revcillc Of Thursday. ]
This morning as Phil Goss was en-
gagged in thawing some giant powder,
at the forge Of the Isabella mine, by
the Q commonly used for the pur-
pose, a few drops Of glycerlne oil,
which forms n part of tho composition,
aud which had, unobseryed, adhered
to the thswing apparatus, got within
reach Of the fire. The result was n
terrific explosion. The forge was
blown to fragments, even the bottom
layer of bricks being scattered in ev-
cry direction. A piece Of iron struck
Goss In the side, over the middle lobe
Of the liver, cutting Its way through
q pair Of buckskin gloves In his pocket,
his coat, vest, belt of his pants, shirt,
undershirt, and flesh to the covering
Of the liver, where 1t came to a stop.
He was otherwise slightly injured, his
face and eyes being scorched. Had
the missile penetrated the coating of
the liver Austin would have been mi
nus one good citizen, and we congrat-
ulate Phil on his escape from an I'M
timely taking of. DR.. Wixom was
called and pronounces 1t o marvellous
escape, but says the wound will prob
ably soon heal without any serious in
convenience. There were some fifteen
men In the building at the time Of the
explosion, but none Of them were In
iured.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-01

The making Of matches In heaven,
1t seems, does not always assur happi-
ness to the people for whom they are
made. A California Judge has recently
dissolved a union Of this poetic kind.
The hero Of the story Is a sea captain,
who at II time becoming rather mud
died On the subject Of spirltualism,
went on a solemn pilgrimage to a
"medlum." craving information as to
the genulneness Of spirits. The me-
dium did affirm assert. and declare
that they were genuine; and, further
more, that It should be proved by the
appearance to him within two days OF
the woman he was to marry. She ap-
appeared-she was, Of course, the me-
dunn; and the simple fellow, con-
vinced that tho heavenly match-makers
must know what they were about,
straightway married her, much against
his will. Consequences: unangelic
quarrels, divorce, and complete recov-
cry Of the sea captain from spiritual
istic fever.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-01
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The State election Of Connecticut
takes place to-day, and telegraphic
dispatches point to a decided Repub'
lican triumph. The canvass Of the Re-
publican State Committee shows q fair
gain over their vote of last year, and
they say that the indications are more
favorable than a year since. They
estimate the Temperance vote at less
than 500, but admit that 1t may be
larger-perhaps large enough to throw
the election Of Governor into the
Legislature. Governor JEWELS re-
election Is estimated by Republicans
generally at from 500 10 1000 major.
ity, If their full vote Is polled. The
loss Of one, and perhaps two, Repub-
lican Senators is anticipated. The
Democrats admit that their vote will
fall oil In New Haven and Hartford,
but claim a largo increase in the
smaller cities and country towns, and
think the Temperance vote will help
them materially. The strength Of the
Labor Reform party is unknown. Nc
figures have been made, but many sur
misses r made that the Temperance
and Labor Reform movements viii
injure the Democrats moro than the
Republicans. Sporting men are bet
ting heavily on Jewell.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-01
alDFIElD'S WILL.

F. II. II. Oldfeld, who died recently
at San Francisco, will be remembered
as an old resident Of Virginia City,
where he was we'll known In years
past as a leading musician, and piano
player in the orchestra at old Music
Hall. He was father Of Mrs. Wells,
wife Of Sam Wells, the Mvorite basso
singer and middle man Of the famous
San Francisco Minstrels, and who was
accidentally killed at Virginia in 1863.
by being thrown from a horse OH South
c street. Mr.. Oldheld was a man Of a
very friendly, social disposition, with
his most intimate acquaintance, but
he was decidedly peculiar In many
things. His will was admitted to pro-
bato In San Francisco. on Thursday,
and the following Is q synopsis Of It's
provisions:
The tcs:ator directs that all his pro-
| perty In Great Britain be equally dlvi-
ded between his living brothers aud
sisters. or his property In the United
States he disposes as follows: TO his
daughter. Mary Jane Arlington, wife
| of william Arlington, one-third to
his daughter, Lavinia Howard, one
third; to his grandson, Frederick Wells
| Gaige, one-sixth ; to his granddaughter
Mary Wells, one-twelith; to his grand
son, Samuel Wells, o%ne-twelfth. The
cash proceeds Of the estate left tn the
three grandchildren are to be deposited
in the Hlbernla Bank and paid to each
| of them when they become OF ago. He
| provides that no speculation Of any
kind in stocks shall jeopardlze that por-
ton beQueathed to his grandchildren.
The will contains tho following pro-
Vision "My funeral must be very
economically conducted, as every dol
lar recklessly expended will reduce
the prospective portions Of my half
orphan grandchildren's interest in my
estate, which, under any circumstances,
| will be but q small start In life, al
though they will be much better ofthan
| was, for commenced a married life
with nothing but the most abject pow
erty. l wish also to be buried In the
same grave with my darling deceased
wife," William Arlington and his
wife 1.-THE testator's daughter) are ap-
| pointed executor and e%xecutrlX. The
will Is the handwriting Of the testator.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-04-01

some of the Southern papers are
filled with advertisements Of land fer.
t~ilizers, and the merchants appear to
be competing for the sale Of them.
The demand, 1t seems, is something
quite extraordinary in the South, and
is an encouraging sign for the begin
ming Of the planting season. 1t Is
evidence that II the lands are worn
their owners are not disposed to leave
them in that condition. Proprietors
Of small cotton mills in the North are
beginning to discover that there Is
some truth In the idea Of concentrating
their resources, and there are indica-
cations that during the present Spring
a large number of that class Of manu-
fcturers r preparing to carry their
machinery into factories In the old
cotton districts. They will save freight
on the raw material, they will get
fresher and cheaper labor, and they
will find unrivalled natural agencies.
With improved and reiuvigorated
fields, and with a home market for
cotton and labor. the South a get
along very we'll, without much pol
iticS,