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Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
Important Legal Decision.

A decision has been given by the Mss sachusetts Supreme Court, after three years litigation, in the following inter esting case :-
 In April, 1870, the boiler of the en- zine Concord exploded, severely iniur- ing the engineer, Charles B. Ford, who brought suit against the Fitchburg Railroad Company, and the case was tried at the November term of the Su- perior Court. The jury awarded $4, GOO to the plaintiff, but the verdict was set aside by the Court on the ground that the damages were excessive. The suit was again tried in June, 1871, and a verdict was rendered for the plaintiff in the sum of $5,375. This verdict was set aside by Chief Justice Brigham, and the case was again tried at the Novem- Der term in the same year. The trial lasted four days and the jury found for the plaintiff, the amount being fixed at $6, ,833 32.
 Judge Scudder refused to set the yer dict aside and the case went up to the Supreme Court on exceptions. The Supreme Court overruled the excep- tions, and MT. Forn will receive the last named sum, with costs.
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
Equal to the Emergency.

It is not now permitted in the Eng fish Indian army for an officer to chase tise his native attendant, and if this happens in the presence of witness, the "sahib" is fined five pounds. A certain young ensign having cause to be displeased with his native, accord ingly called him into his bath room, and addressed him ill these words: CT have sent for you here, where there can be no witnesses, to give you precious good thrashing." "But, sahib, you must not; it is forbidden "What do I care? Nobody will ever know, for nobody can see or hear us." "Oh, sahib" (very pitifully), "but is that really true ?' "Yes, it is." "Very good" (with rapid change of mahner]; " then / shall thrash sahib." And he did it. .t
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
The Death Agony.

Death is usually preceded by group
 of phenomena that has received the
 name of the death agony. In most cases
 of disease the beginning of this conclu-
 ding period is marked by sudden i'm
 provement of the functions. It is the
 last gleam springing from the dying
 flame; but soon the eyes become fixed
 and insensible to the action of light:
 the nose grows pointed and cold; the
 mouth, wide open, seems to call for the
 air that fails it; the cavity within is
 parched, and the lips, as if withered.
 cling to tine curves of the teeth. The
 last movements of respiration are spas-
 modic, and wheezing, and sometimes
 marked gurgling sound may be heard
 at some distance, caused by obstruction
 of the bronchial tubes with 8 quantity of mucus. The breath is cold, the tenn perature of the skin lowered. If the heart is examined, we note the weaken ing of it's sounds and pulsations. The hands, placed in it's neighborhood, feel no throb. Such is the physiognomy of person in the last moments of death in the greater number of cases; that is, when death follows upon a period of illness of some duration. The death struggle is seldom painful, and almost always the patient feels nothing of it. He is plunged into a comatose stupor, so that he is no longer conscious of his situation or his suferings, and he pass es insensibly from life to death, in a manner that renders it sometimes diff cult to fix the exact instant at which dying person expires. This is true, at least, in chronic maladies, and especi- oil Ivy hot Il. I. body slowly and silently.
 Yet when the hour of death comes for ardent organizations-for great ar tists, for instance-and they usually die young-there is quick and sublime new burst of life in the creative genius. There is no better example of this than the angelic end of Beethoven, who, be- fore he breathed out his soul, tha4 tuneful monad, regained his lost speech and hearing, and spent them in repeat ing for the last time some of those sweet harmonies which he called his " Prayers to God"
 Some diseases, moreover, are most peculiarly marked by the gentleness of the dying agony. Of all the ills that cheat us while killing by pin bricks, is that which wears longer for us the illusive look of health, and best conceals the misery and the hor- TOT of dying. Nothing can be com pared with that hallucination of the senses and that 1ivingness of hope which mark the last days of the con sumptive. He takes the burning of his destroying fever for healthful symp- tom, he forms his plans and smiles and cheerfully on his friends, and suddenly, some morrow of quiet | night, he falls into sleep and never Science Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
Excessive Use of Water,

Tn the manufactories of all kinds, water Every often iced) is placed within easy reach of every person, male or fe- male, and the effect of this constant in- vitation is seen in the drinking of what physicians must regard as unreasonable amounts. The food is thereby diluted, and the stomach is oftentimes chilled below the temperature of the blood, and by repeated drafts may be kept in this condition. The process of digestion is in this way seriously interfered with. A certain amount (70 to 100 ounces) of water is required daily for the nutrition of an average adult; but of this total re- quirement 20 to 30 ounces are contained in the so-calledsolid food, leaving about sixty ounces to be supplied in some form of liquid, as tea, coffee, and water. If this amount is greatly exceeded, it forces additional and needless work on the organs of excretion.
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
The Sword and the Pen.

The sword of the warrior was taken down for the purpose of being polished. It had not been long out of use. The rust was rubbed off, but there were spots that would not go-they were of blood. The sword was placed on the table, near the pen of the warriors sec- retary. The pen took advantage of the first breath of air to move little furth- CT of. "Thou are right" said the sword, "l am bad neighbor." "I fear thee not" replied the pen, "I am more powerful than thou art; but love not thy society,"" "I exterminate, 7" said the sword. "And I perpetuate, 7" answered the pen; "where are thy vic- tories If l recorded them not? Even where thou myself shalt one day be- in the lake of oblivion"
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
A Baby Show.

The St. Clair (Mo) County Agricul-
 tural and Mechanical Association com
 blned baby show, open to all corners,
 Tn connection with other attractions of
 their fair. The results are thus de-
 scrlbed by correspondent of the St.
 Louis Democrat
 After the babies were seated 1t was a
 beautiful sight. Thirty-four little noses
 evoked admiration; sixty-eight little
 fists alternately churned the air, and
 were crammed into thirty-four little
 mouths; sixty eight little eyes were
 hxed upon vacancy; sixty eight little
 lungs were inflated, ready for starter;
 slxty-elght little legs stuck out straight,
 and $40 little toes sawed the air. It
 was beautiful sight, and presently
 there arose sound notaltogether as at-
 tractive as the sight. Then the Con- mittee went to work and the crowd looked on curiously. The Committee consisted of one gentleman and five la- dies, the latter all mothers. The babies were seated in rows, and the examiners passed along, attentively regarding each one. As they passed by the flush came and went in many mothers cheek; feverish light came into each mothers eyes as she gazed hopefully upon the impressive faces. Little faith would any one of them put in the de- cislon that robbed her darling of all the praise. At length the verdict was agreed upon, and it was announced that the children would be driven around the amphitheatre before the decision was given.
 The first prize, a sewing-machine, was mounted in spring wagon, the Committee occupied the second, and eight followed, filled with the babies and their mothers. Slowly they moved around the ring, while from out 10000 throats poured noise like thunder. Once more the wagons drew up at the booth and discharged their squalling freight. Then the decision was an nounced. The blue ribbon was award ed to Frances Victoria, aged one year, daughter of Mrs. Kate Phelps, for being the handsomest, best formed, most sprightly, and finest for size and beauty under two years. The prize was a $9O sewing-machine. The baby is from Chester, Chester County. The white ribbon, or second premium, was award | ed to thirteen months old baby, nev- CT named, the daughter of Mrs. Edward | of Belleville. The prize was $2O in cash. The bouquet, or third | premium, was awarded to twins, Mar garet and Mary, aged four months, the daughters of Mrs. Josephine Schroeder, of Belleville. The pr1ze was $1o in cash, offered by MT. A. C.. Badgley, bachelor, and the cashier of the Peoples Bank.
 There were pale faces as the verdict was rendered, and there were fearful eyes as thirty-one mothers turned away. But one incident occurred to mar the interest in the show. It had scarcely closed when it was reported that one of the two twins who took the third prize had been seized with spasms. The best medical attendance was summoned, but ;he child died.
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
Singular Conduct.

Some weeks ago little child fell into the ornamental water in Regents Park, London, which is known to be nowhere more than four feet deep, and three men declined to rescue it from death, upon the ground that "they were not gong to wet their clothes." Again, last week child fell out of its mothers arms into @ river in London, and two men who were fishing close by declined even to reach out their rods for the it- tie thing to grasp at, upon the ground that "the top joints might come off |" and be lost. In both cases the little victims were drowned, and there is no law that can punish these wretches for their conduct,
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
The PauDer'S Funeral.

 There's grim one-horso hearse on jolly
 round trot 10 the churchyard pauper is going, wot'; The road it is hard, and the hearse has no
 springs, And hark to the dirge that the sad driver sings Rattle his bones over the stones,
 He's only pauper whom nobody owns Oh! where are the mourners? Alas! there ;. are none; He has left not a gap in the world now he's A gone; Not tear in the eye of child, woman or man To the grave with his carcass as fast as you Rattle his bones over the stones,
 He's only pauper whom nobody owns! What jolting, and creaking, and splashing,
 and din, The whip how it cracks and the wheels how
 they spin! How the dirt right and left OCT the hedges is
 hurled The pauper at length makes noise in the Rattle his bones over the stones He's only apauper whom nobody owns! Poor pauper defunct he has made some ap- proach To quality now, that he is stretched in coach He's taking ride in his carriage at last, But it will not be long if he goes on so fast Rattle his bones over the stones, He's only pauper whom nobody owns! But truce to this strain for my soul it is sad To think that heart in humanity clad Should make like the brutes such desolate | end, And depart from the light without leaving 8 friend Bear softly his bones over the stones, Though 8 pauper, he's one whom his Maker yet | owns.
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
That Snake.

The poet Saxe sent this sentiment to a friend the other day: You have heard of " the snake in the grass, '' my boy. Of the terrible snake in the grass; But now you must know, Mans deadliest foe Is 8 snake of a different class,
 AlasI 'Tis the venomous snake in the alass!
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03

There are many ladies who will not
 pend, but none, alas, who can't be
Connecticut western news., 1873-10-03
ADVERTISING RATES:

Schedule of prices for Advertising furnished on application at this office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
THE POLICE JUSTICES.

The Mooted Question OF the COnstitu-
tionality OF the Police Justices Bill
Likely To he Sctt1ed-A Writ of Habeas
Corpus for q Prisoner In the Peniten-
tiary Grantcd-An Argument Before
Judge Davis.
The Police Justices question is likely to receive q
very speedy solution. Mr.. W. +. Howe has OBJ.
tanned writ of habeas corpus for prisoner in the
Pententiary named Mary Brown. The argument
on the writ Is to be heard on Monday next, before
Judge DAVIS. The petition sets forth the following
iacts:-
That your petitioner is now under an illegal and UNI
just sentence, imposed by Judges who arrogate unto
the Peace holden in and the city and county New
York that said Judges not Justices OF the Special
and Justices OF the Peace, and have power right
authority to constitute said Court OF Special Sessions
the order said judges Is contrary to law and in direct
violation of the constitution.
II the above allegations are correct, and are sus-
tanned by the Court, the result must be that about
twelve hundred prisoners will be virtually lib
Grated from their imprisonment in the Peniten-
tiary. II the District Attorney contends, as no
doubt ne WILL that section rs OF the Judiciary
article Is not repealed by any subsequent law, then
the effect Will be- according to That argument, that
the present Police Justices cannot be displaced by
the law passed during the last Legislature giving
the power to the Mayor and Aldermen to appoint
Police Justices. Section rs reads as follows:-
officers provided for In section TO- in Office when this
article shall take effect shall hold their respective offices
until the expiration Of their terms
The argument Is looked Tor with considerable
interest by all classes, inasmuch as 1t Is difficult to
see on which horn OF the dilemma justice will
poise its scales 1t Is more than probable that the
question Of the consttutionaity OF the Police Jus.
tees bill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11

about ifteen miles Of the cave have already been
explored.
Many OF the most interesting geological forma-
tons found in Howe's Cave have been stolen by
visitors. through the carelessness Of the original
owner; but u now contains as rare specimens as
the Mammoth Cave, and few that are found
nowhere else.
PErRIFIED STUMP OF AN ELM TREE,
with portion OF a limb lying beside 1t, perfectly
natural in shape s one OF its nexplicab.e curiosf-
ties. The bark OF the stump is exactly like that OF
the elm, and the lines OF growth as shown by the
section OF the trunk, clearly indicate the age OF
the tree The puzzling facts are that ii must nave
been cut by human hands, and then, too. the earth
quake which deposited 10 SO far under ground must
have occurred long before the advent OF civilZa-
ton and axes. SO the question now Is, Who
chopped down the tree with his little hatchetf
These things, however do not trouble the geol-
ogists.
When you return to the daylight, ont OF the cav
ernous depths OF the earth the change OF atmos-
phere sometimes produces a slight iaintness, but
the sensations aiterward felt are very agreeable
One OF them the qualification at the table OF much
invigorated appetite. The atmosphere OF the cave
Is said to possess great properties the cure Of
consumption, but u must be OF a peculiar kind.
About twenty years ago an invalid took up his resi-
dence In the cave and relaained there both DAY
and night. He grew much better; but when finally
he returned from his hiding place to the light OF
the sun death seized him and ne survived not.
The place where lie had his furnace for cooking his
loOd, and where he stretched his bed on the ROCKS
Is still shown to the visitor by the guides and IL
lasting monument Of the fate which he could not
avert.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
LIBERAL REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMIT
TEE

At meeting OF the Liberal Republican General
Committee held last evening at 4s3 Fourth avenue,
I. Z. Stewart, presiding. after some unimportant
routine business had been disposed OF General
Cochrane made speech dwelling on the prospects
OF the party, national State and local, and con-
Guided by urging that convention be held at which
the views OF delegates from all the states should be
had. Mr.. Pullman OF the Eighteenth district. pro-
posed series OF resolutions rejecting ridicuousy
on the management OF the city Common School
Department. by which teachers need only work ia
days OF the year, and only five hours q day at
that, while MOST other people had to work
ten, twelve or fourteen hours day. The resoiu-
tions also burcsqued the custom of teachers being
absent from duty on account OF sickness, and their
having July and August for vacation, after hav.
ing done as little as possible the other months OF
the year. MIR. Pullman said he did not want any
credit for the resolutions as literary production.
motion to table the resolutions, as they were not
iegitimatey subjecs for the General Committee
TO take action upon. was lost, and they were re-
ferred to the Committee on Resolutions. After
some remarks relative to the prospects Of the
party from Judge Flthan the meeting ad0vrne1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
What the Mayor Says.

few minutes before six O'Clock HERALD rep
resentative was admitted to see Mayor Havemeyer
in the company OF Comptroller Green and the Mr.
Kelly referred TO above. Mr. Havemeyer distinctly
declared that he had not sent for Mr.. Kehr, and
denied that any overtures had been made to him.
Nr. Kelly sustained the Mayors statements, and
from the humorous manner OF the Mayor the i'm
preston was left upon the mind OF the reporter that
Somebody had attempted a practical joke upon one
of the German Aldermen.
From the interview given above with one Of the
American Aldermen, who Is noted as being one OF
Mr.. HaveIneyers most enthusiastic adherents 1t Is
safe to at least surmse that effort Is being made
by the friends OF the Mayor concilIate, at least
some members of the combination, with view OF
ending the deadlock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11

Late last evening distinguished party were
closeted with Mayor Havemeyer for over an hour.
Among them were Assistant Corporation Counsel
Andrews, Tax Commissioner Wheeler, Comp
troler Green, James Kelly, Chamberlain
Lane and Deputy Comptroller Storrs aud
General P1nckney Clerk OF the Board OF Aldermen.
the nature OF the conference could not be posi-
lively ascertaned; bat 1t was understood to be In
relation to the proceedings taken by Patrick Mui-
len one OF Tweed's officials OF the Bureau OF Eec-
tions for the recovery OF salary. When the HERALD
reporter LETT the room In which the conference was
held, all had gone except the Mayor and the Comp
troer II was then nearly six O'Clock, and the
Comptroller was still Dusily engaged In reading
manuscript documents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
he Wonderingly Wandes by the River Sty1
and is Ferried Across by Charon.
he LANDS ON PLYMOUTH ROCK.
Subterranean Courtships and Marriages,
or the Mysteries Of the
Bridal Chamber.
The Haunted Castle and the Bot
tomless Pit.

The DEVILS Gateway, the Giants Study, the Pr
rates Cave and the Fat Mans Miscry-Kiss-
ing Gate and Its Traditional Cup OF Cold
Water Drank in the Valley of Jehosa-
phat-The Roohess Rotunda-
The Dead Lake Beyond.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
KEROSENE EXPLOSION.
Two Persons Burned.

At nine O'Clock last night IRE occurred in the
lager beer saloon 800 First street, Williams
burg, caused BY the explosion Of o kerosene lamp.
The nre was extinguished without INJECTING any
material damage TO the property; but Alexander
Hustes, twelve years OF age, and his aunt, Mrs.
Cathartne Nolan, were severely but not danger
onsy. hnrnad an the arms and face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
THE MUNICIPAL MUDDLE.
Is "the Old Knickerbocker" Trying
a Coup d'Etat?

Signs Of Weakening by Some Of His Aldermen
Do They Want to Join the Combination AL
derman Kehr, the German Leader, Sent
for-Not to Form Cabinet, but to Get
Advice and Promises-Kehr Makes
Statements to q Herald Re-
porter and the Mayor Denies
Their Truthfulness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
POSTP0NEHENT OF THE ERIE RAILWAY
ELECTION.

The Board Of Directors Of the Erie Railway met
yesterday for organisation and the election Of
ofncers, but as there was no quorum the meeting
was adjourned ~ next wedneadaE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
COMPTROLLER'S RECEIPTS,
Comptroller Green reports the following amount
paid yesterday into the city treasury. VIZ. -

COmptrOIer Green reports the following amounts
paid yesterday into the city treasury, viz.:-
ARREARS
From arrears OF taxes. assessments Croton rents
and interest. slOsoo
COLLECTOR AssRssNENrs.
mcnts and interest iosy7
BUREAU or CITY REvKNUA
From market rents and fees and Interest on bond
and mortgage. 7os
RRGisrkR
From permits for street stands showcases &C.,. ISL
nAYOHS sKcoSD MARSHAL
From licenses and fines OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 40
Prom croton water rent and penalties 1909
From permits to tap water pipes .............. 81
ENGINEER IN CHARGE sRwERS
From sale OF virifcd stoneware pipe. f5t
Permits to connect with sewers &c..".......... $50
Total Sal 40
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-11
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALI

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
How Is 1t that the police ana citizens walking
through East seventy-eighth street daily have to
submit to the foul smells which arise from the ae-
emulation Of fermentng manure in the stables
OF Dr. Mddlebrooks, Nos. ITO and liz East Seventy
eighth street, Why don't the Board Of Health ee.
anime those premises and compel the owner -
put In q sewer ~ let OF the water, and order him
to remove his manure daily instead OF weeklys
Hoping that you will give this article space In
your valuable paper, l remain, yours,
A TWENTY YEARS. READER OF THE HERALD
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