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A SAD SUICIDE.

A Mr.. Friedbcrger, Oppressed by DOmes-
tic and Financial Trouble, Snaps tho
Cord or His Own I.ife-An Interesting
Letter OF Farewell 10 the World.
The suicide by shooting on Thursday night Of Mr..
Alfred L. Frledberger, late bookkeeper at No. q
Spruce street, has heretofore appeared in the
HERALD, but not all its interesting particulars.
Mr.. Friedberger, 1t appears was married some
years ago, hut the union did not prove happy
one' and some months ago separation between
himself and wife was agreed upon. one OF the con-
ditions OF which was that his wife should return
10 her parents which she accordingly did, while
ne secured board with friends at 149 East Forty
ninth street. stn Mr.. Friedberger was
and unsatisfactory condition OF his financial affairs
seemed To aseravate his troubles. Most generally
MI. Friedberger was exuberant in spirits, and, on
Thursday night he seemed unusually So Retiring
to his room about hafpast ten O'Clock the I'M
happy man deliberately placed
THE MUZZLE OF A REVOLVER
70 MS right temple, ana In an instant a bullet was
buried in his pran he falling corpse the floor.
The relatives and friends OF the deceased gentle
man believe that at the time OF committing the act
he was slightly derangeG, owing principally. to his
painful domestic affiiction, which mad ever been a
source ofdeep modification to him. some Jour weeks
ago he was sent to Mount Sinai Hospital for an
attack OF insanity. There were some discrepancies
in his accounts, which he promised to make all
right, and felt bad that confidence in his Integrity
should be impaired. Coroner Herman yesterday
afternoon examined TWO or three Witnesses In the
case, but the investigation Is not yet concluded.
The following Is q correct translation OF a letter
written by deceased but addressed to no one in
partiGular:-
few minutes yet and an end II will be with me.
myself take my existence, as such is not a life for
which would like To live.
1t is too late to returntoo mournul dreary 70 adj
vance wherever l turn my eyes are dark spirits ana
gloomy ghosisl
sitcowardy to destroy ourself when knows that
II would be greater cowardice To twist like worm?
All that are dear to by destiny roughly taken
Ell
AROUND me and impart TO me joyful view.
Ny dreams are passed. They were beautiful.
iawoke and lind that should like 70 sleep forever.
Farewell to you all that love Rear flower my
grave. Pray for me, tor myself have PRAYER.
l leave this world with pleasure and only thing
agonizes my heart and that Is the recollection for my
mother 70 whom was devoted my lfe TO my father, to
whom belongs heart
o. you good, poor parents, another goes to the
grave, and again heavy will drop the sake of
Children II is getting dark before The time
| 1t must be.
Farewell go to the unknown regions-ahough so
young must but ii is better than climb old age
Adieul
Dying l ami ALFRED.
Deceased was twenty-seven years OF age and
born In Germany.
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JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
A Curious Case.

n SurlOuS SAses
At the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday,
before Justice Cox, man who gave his name as
Alfred Kendall and who claimed to be a lawyer,
residing IN Jersey City, was arraigned on charge Of
obtaining money by false pretences. He had
petition drawn up in red ink. which stated that
ne had lost the power OF his voice and
become deal, and, having family 10 support, re-
Guested aid. On the reverse side was endorsed =
dent Of the United States.r The evidence showed
that ne had entered the store OF Welcome
q: hitchcock, OF AS BrOome street, on
tition; but that gentleman, believing him to
be q cheat. sent out for Oficer and pro-
cured ms arrest. He at once recovered his vsice
and endeavored to get away, but was taken to the
station house and locked up. When before the
Court he presented long, rambling document, de-
Tending himself for soliciting charity, and affected
the air Of an insane man. Upon his person was
found o diary which showed that he had collected
nom ten dollars to fifteen dollars day. He was
locked up to answer
A Charitable Kleptoma Mae.
French woman named Florence Dubett, evi.
IDENTITY In the last stages OF consumption, was ar
ragned before Justice Cox, charged with stealing
clothing, trimmings and flowers, valued at $685.
from Dolores Camilla OF 5SWest Forty eighth street
Also money clothing and perfumes from Flornda
SOlIonso, OF ~ west Forty-seventh street, to the
value OF $500. The evidence showed that the
prisoner had mania for stealing, and that her
custom was to devote the results OF her thelts to
the poor. She was unable to stand through weak
ness when before the Court, and she was remanded
Tor further examination.
False Pretenccs.
Luke V. Newton, of the Chttenden House. ap-
peared before Justice Cox yesterday ana made
complaint against H. Page, OF 81 South Fifth ave-
nue., charging him with false pretence in obtaining
money Tor horse. which was represented TO be
free from vice or blemish but which turned out to
be badly wind-broken. Page was arrested and held
TO bail Tor examination.
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BUSINESS IN THE OTHER COURTS.
SUPREME COURT IaCUT-pART 2.
Samuel Laird, the Long Branch Hotel
Keeuer.
Before Judge Fancher.


Before Judge Fancher.
Harri son E. Garoty VS.. The New England Life In
surance Company was an action on a policy
OF life insurance in the sum OF $4,000 issued by the
defendant to Samuel Laird, the well-known hotel
keeper at Long Branch, payable to himself, his ex-
ecutors administrators and assigns for the benefit
OF his daughter Anne M. Laird. who assigned her
claims under the policy to the plaintn.
The Company moved that Mr. Bennett, the admin
istrator OF Samuel Laird, be made party defend
ant to the suit, inasmuch as he had commenced an
action long after the commencement OF this action
to recover the proceeds OF the same policy. The
Judge denied the notion
The counsel for the Company then moved that
the complaint be dismissed, the ground that the
action should have been brought in the name Of
the administrator OF Laird.
Alter trial and argument OF the cases on all the
points presented, the Judge neld that the plaintiff
was clearly entitled to the proceeds OF the policy as
against creditor and administrator that the action
was well brought that payment by the company
was perfect defence to the action by the admins
traitor, and ordered judgment for the full amount,
with two and one-hall per cent allowance. G. W..
Cotterill for the plaintiff Arthur, Phelps Knevels
the defendant.
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IoMBs POLICE COURT. /.
The Extensive Operations Of a Domestic
Thief.
Before Judge Ledwith.

Before Judge Ledwth.
The Tombs Police Court was yesterday graced by
the presence OF three elegantly dressed ladies',
whose action and demeanor evinced that
they had been hitherto strangers to
its uninviting precincts. They appeared as
compliments against their late domestic,
one Miss Katie Connolly, one OF number OF
aliases assumed by that young lady. Mrs. Annie
L. Yates made the first complaint. She resides at
11s West Twenty-third street, and charged the
prisoner with stealing from her, on the 18th of
February last, black silk suit, valued at s175 and
q satchel containing costly laces valued at s75.
Mrs. Margaret Haviland, OF 1884 West thirty
second street, was also q victim. Mrs. Hayand
complained that on the 14th OF March she sustained
the loss OF black silk suit, valued at $3.50; black
silk polonaise valued at 800; black silk sacque
$50; black velvet basque, $50; two hair braids,
$55 q blue cloth suit, $780, and black silk dress
$50, amounting In all to $685..
Mrs. Annie Stevens. OF As West Twenty.ninth
street, next came forward. Her valuable ward
robe diminished on the eth Of April by the alb
straction Of mink sacaue and boa, valued at $4l5
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mat the employed n nSss s wa.
venton- lie adverted TO the fact that the
Ministers and Consuis in China, Japan and Turkey to
punish American citizens for crimes committed in those
countries power to punish them extra
He illustrated This pc by declaring that when the
United States punished Of its citizens for murder
Committed upon high seasi punished them for crime
Committed In lS48 Congress passed act
To carry into effect with Turkey and China That
act was passed before this treaty with Prussia
and il gave United States Ministers in those
countries try all citizens Of the United States commit
ting offences in China according TO the laws OF
the United States, and 1t authorized the Consul
OF the United states to any citizens OF the
United States who offended against the laws Of China,
and in of murder ins direction TO punish the
with DEATH and the act gave the power
Minister of the United States In Turkey Having ad-
vertcd TO the various authorities and had been
cited in the OF the argument the learned Judge
concluded by saying II not TO be supposed that
any prisoner would be delivered up in a case where
the United States had jurisdiction punish him II de-
mand for extradition had been made. Therefore, In
view Of all the of the he satisfied
that came within the meaning OF the treaty Both the
wrts must be discharged and the prisoner remanded
the custody of the Marshal.
EXAMINATION OF THE PRISONER BEFORE COMMITS
sIONER WHITE
The examination OF the prisoner will be pro-
ceeded with before the Commissioner on this day
Saturday week, when evidence of the prisoners
alleged criminallty will be gone into.
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SUPREME COURT-CHAMBeRS
The Marine Court Omccrs saIaries-A
Test Case.

Before Judge Barrett
An application was made to-day by Mr.. II. G..
Denison on behalf OF Samuel Jackson for q manda-
mus to compel Comptroller Green topay him $685.,
being salary due HIM as an attendant in the Marine
Court. Counsel urged that Jackson was regularly
appointed under the act OF 1858, performed his
duties faithfully and was therefole entitled to
drews, for the Comptroller read an ifidavit OF Mr..
Green stating that there was no appropriation
made by the Legislature for the salaries OF officers
OF the Marine Court, and that therefore, no man.
damus could lie to compel the payment OF their
salaries.
Counsel for the relator contendedthat under the
act giving the Court power to appoint IT provided
that the Supervisors could fix ther salaries and
order their payment by the Comptroller
Judge Barrett, In the Supreme Co,rt, chambers,
before whom the matter came, reserved his de-
cison. This is a test case, and on Is decision de-
ponds the payment OF the salaries ofal the oc ers
OF the Marine Court.
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pany.-An order setting ASIDE the summons should
be entered.
Kuchler vs.. Stumme.-Judgment for defendant
on the demurrer, with leave to claimant TO serve
amended complaint
fray VS.. INSTRUMENTATION denied
Mckenzie vs.. Hartman ct al-Order denying
motion.
Fitch, Jr., vs. O'Connor ct al.-Order granted.
FAIRFAX vs. The New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad Company.
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q Cashmere shawl, 500; linen suit $26, and
gold watch and chain worth $165. To the credit OF
Kate 1t must be said that the whole OF the prop
erty mas been returned she having given full d.
rectons as to its disposition to Detectives Kierns
and Keso.
She was held in $4,000 to answer on each charge.
She is an interesting girl, calculated to win the
confidence OF employers, and was, seemingly, very
penitent. When examined she replied TO the
usual questions quietly ana in low tone. In con-
clusion she said-"Judqe, have nothing to say; !
have done all that could to make reparation.n
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SUPREME CoURT-TaIAL TsaA-pAaT |.
Liability OF Married wome, for Debt.

Before Judge Freedman.
The case OF Reuben Smith VS.. Mrs. Annie N
Sherlock came on for trial to-day, n the Superior
Court, before Judge Freedman am Jury. The
action was TO recover $500, the vaue OF carpets
SOLD ana delivered. The defence was that de-
iendant was married womm; that the
goods were purchased by her husband
and that all the transactions in reerenCe to the
sale and delivery had been with the husband. and
not with the wife. The testimony on this point
was, however, conflicting, and unde the Judges
charge-that II they believed that defendant had
purchased the goods and was carrying on business
she was liable for the debt-the juryo und IN favor
OF the plaintiff. Beebe, Donahoe n Cooke for
plaintf; II. c. Denison for defendant.
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COMPTR0LLER's PAYMENTS.

Comptroller Green paid yesterday two weeks
pay rolls OF the Department Of Docks 70 the 10th
instant $685.?
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COURT Of COMMON plsAs-spEcAL TERM.

BY Chief Justice DAILY.
Perrine Vs. Lohman.-Motion for receiver
granted.
In the Matter Of C. +. Fleming.-Con1rmatio
ordered.
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COMPTROLLER,s RECEIPTS.
Comptroller Green reports the following amounts
paid yesterday into the City Treasury via

RECEIVER OF
From taxes, water rents and interest ....... $5047
COLLECTOR or ASSESSMENTS.
From assessments for street openings 3Q35
BUREAU or ARREARS.
From arrears of taxes, assessments, water rents
and interest. H. FOG
BUREAU OF CITY REVENUE.
From market and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ll03
BUREAU OF WATER REGISTER.
Amount received for water rents................ 229
Total. .$2l 1923
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SUPERIOR COUaT-SpsClAL TAN.

BY Judge Sedgwick.
The Hudson River and West ShoreRailroad Com.
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SPRATT.-On Thursday April "a, 1873, NELSON
sPRArT, born In Prince Edwards Island, aged so
years.
The funeral will take place from the residence OF
his widow 229 East Fortieth street. on Sunday, at
Woodlawn Cemetery.
TooPER-At the residence of her son-in,law,
Robert Bagg, In East orange, n. j., on Friday,
April 25. 1873, HELEN TooPER, in the 7sth year Of
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
VAN BRURES.-On Thursday, April "a, EGBERT K.
VAN BEUREN, aged 10 years and months.
The friends OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, from st. Marys Episcopal
church, corner OF Classon and WillOughby avenues,
on Monday, April q, tone O'Clock r. M.
wALsn.-On Friday, April 25, JOHN PURCELL
WALSH, native OF the city OF Kilkenny Ireland,
aged a. years.
The funeral will leave the residence OF his cousin,
James Purcell Degge, 50 First avenue. tomorrow
Sunday, at two O'Clock p. M. Relatives and
friends please accept tins notice.
Irish papers please copy.
WRIGiIT.-At White Plains, on Friday, April 2s,
w. IRVING WRIGHT, third son OF the late William
Wright, ESQ., IN the 10th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectnlly invited to attend the funeral, from the
residence OF his mother, In White Plains, on
Monday afternoon. April %. at half-past twelve
wooLDRIDGE.-On Friday, April rs, 1873, at his
residence, l4 White street, NAPOLEON W0OLD-
RIDGE, native OF this city, in the 4Sth year Of his
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
WILLIs.-On Thursday, April "a, 1873, at one
O'Clock A. NJ, or pneumonia, MARY Z. WILLIS, wife
OF A. r. Willis, Esq.,, formerly OF New Orleans, La,
and eldest daughter Of the late Levi Ellmaker, OF
Philadelphia.
Funeral services from her late residence, 20&
Columbi\ Heights Brooklyn, at ten O'Clock A. NJ,
on Saturlay 26th inst. Remains will be inferred
at Laurel Hill, Philadelphia, same day.
WEIGHT On Wednesday, April 20. AMELIA
FosnAy, wife OF James Weight in the 64th year Of
her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral on satur-
day, 10Th instant, at twelve o'clock, rom enc
residence OF her son-in-law, jeremiah Pangburn, 20
Perry street. Her remains Will be taken to TarrS'
town for interment.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24
Cucumbers on Trellises.

Wherever We 60 we see the cucum-
Der in the open air suffered to run on
the ground. This is, no doubt, relic
of European culture. There it is ne
eessary. The climate isnot hot enough,
and the plants have to be started, if
not grown altogether in low flat glass
frames. But where. the cucumber
grows wild, it spreads over bushes and
trees, and the growth and product is
enormous. All plants with tendrils
prefer to ramble in this way. The
grape vine, it is we'll known, seems
fairly to rejoice when it can find a
large mass of twiggy brush to ramble
over as it wills and so does the cucum-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24

Board of Directors:
FRANCIS NEALE, of Neale, Harris & Co.
S. II. CAUGHY, of Noah Walker & Co.
THos. D. ANDERSON, of Anderson & Bro.
PPIILP T. GEORGE, of George & Jenkins.
B. q. HARRIS, late of Neale, Harris & Co.
Hon. GEORGE BRENT, of Court of Appeals.
GEORGE P. JENKINS, of Charles County.
GEORGE COMBS, of st. Mary's County.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24
LOOK To YOUR INTERESTS

LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS,
and insure at once in your own State, where
you participate in the profits.
Now gentlemen you have chance to insure
in a good and perfectly reliable company un-
der our own supervision. y
The Directors of the Company hope by ener.
gy, economy, and fairness with all, to merit
and receive, in the future as in the past, the
patronage and cooperation Of our citizens in
all parts of the State. my 27-ly
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT.
MEMS GOODS.
BOYS GOODS.
HOUSEKEEPERS' GOODS.

Our stock, this season, embraces every variety
of Goods in our line. In an experience oftwenty
years, doing business in Alexandria, we have
never been enabled to do business with more
ease or pleasure to our customers than we have
done this season. Our stock was purchased
late in the season, on the best terms and at 20
to Is per cent. less than the market price.
Good GOODS at low prices has been our
motto. Our stock is still large. to an examina-
ton of which we invite all persons visiting the
city. ROBT. L. WOOD.
dec 20
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24
ANNIHILATES A COUGH

is astonishing. It's effects go deeper than the mere
symptoms Of pulmonary disease and discharge the
cause from tbs system. 1t relieves the lungs, chest
and throat from the burdens which oppress them
thus arresting Consumption and Bronchitis in the
germ before they reach the moro dangerous stages.
The emaciated sufferer
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24

MOLASSES at 25 cents by the barrel, %
4vl cents by Is gallons or 80 cents by o gal
Ions, for sale by J. THOS. COTTON,
feb FL Aliens Fresh
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24
STATE OF MARYLAND
MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company Of
Baltimore.
OFF1CE:-No. II South Street,

THIS Company insures, on the mutual
l. plan, Buildings and Personal Property
against loss or damage by fire. The entire
profits returned to the policy holders.
B. G. HARRIS, President.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24

skg agents in Charles County-J. THos.
Cotton. for Aliens Fresh and Harris Lot
Districts; NJ. NJ. HAvILAND. for Bryantown
and Patuxent City Districts; RICHARD II.
TUBMAN, for Pomonkey. Hill Top, Middle
town and Pomonkey Districts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-04-24

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