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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
DREADFUL SUICIDE IN NEWARK.

Robert e. Brewster, cloth cutter, nfty-nine
years old, residing and working in Jersey CITY, and
separated from his wife for some time account
OF his dissipated habits, committed suicide at the
residence OF his son-in-law, Mr.. Simon Bashford
$50 Chestnut street, Newark, N. j., last
evening. His wife was residing at her SON.
in-law's house, and yesterday morning he called
about eight O'Clock for the purpose OF arriving at
some settlement with her. From words ne pro-
ceeded TO blows and severely cut her head. Mr.
Bashford then requested him to leave the
house, and he did so. Soon after, hearing
gurgling noise on the front stoop and
thinking his father-in-law was SICK Mr..
Bashord went out for the purpose OF getting a
policeman, and on his return with the ofilcer was
Mortified to find that his father-in-law had cut his
throat from ear to ear with razor which was
found lying alongside him. Life was extinct but
the body was still warm. The only cause assigned
for the commission OF the rash act are the differ.
ences he had bad with his wife.
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Asa told him to "kick 'em out" which he did.
This is the story of Byron's farce which Mr. Sothern
is to play at Wallack's, in addition to the per-
Torrance of David Garrick" The latter piece, by
the way, entered upon Its eighth week last night.
We understand that arrangements are making
for season of "star'' performances at the
Olympic Theatre next year. The situation or this
theatre is admirably suited to succession OF en-
gagements in which well-known artists can ap-
pear before the New York public The only thing
to be regretted in this change Mr.. Hayes plans
will be the absence Of Mr. G. L. Fox from the birth
place and home of 'Humpty Dumpty." Not only
has Fox changed the ''Christmas pantomime"
into q spring OF perennial fun, but he has made
what we may call q family theatre out OF the
Olympic. We have not yet heard the names OF any
of the actors who are to appear at the Olympic
next year, but whoever they may be they cannot
fail to be benefited by Fox's hard work during the
last five or six years in making the theatre what 1t
now is.
Everybody is bound TO acknowledge that the
show business prospers only when 1t is called the
circus and we all turn with delight to the amphi-
theatre when the theatre has failed. The trained
dogs making love before the Palace OF ST. Cloud
are a nuisance, but If we saw them at the
circns we should say, "Smart dogs, very;
intelligent as their MASTER" The theatre
they are better trained than the rest of the cast
yet we have been punished with this kind OF thing
all the Winter. Luckily the circuses are back
again-Lent's, at Twenty-sixth and Twenty-sev-
enth streets and Madison and Fourth avenues and
Barnum's, at Third avenue and Sixty-thir street.
These showmen are perhaps not aware OF the SER
vice they doing to art and the relief their con-
tinued presence would be to theatre-goers.
Cousin jack" Mr.. Leroy's play at the Union
Square Theatre, is meeting with a success far be-
yond what was anticipated for it. The houses have
been large every night during the week, and the
management announce the postponement for the
present Of all other novelties Now that the actors
have become familiar with their parts the play is
seen to be an exceedingly lively comedy-drama with
good deal offun in 1t, well several strong sit
nations. Nothing produced lately is more successful
in eciting applause from an audience than that
part of the second act where Cousin Jack comes
bounding through the window to save Nine.
valdent from the villain Chambry. Mr.. Harkins'
great physical vigor serves him good turn in the
part Of the adventurous Jack while Miss Jennie
Lee In the part OF Blanche acts with simplicity
and naturalness which actresses of higher preten
sions might well initiate. We have before spoken
in praise of the mounting OF the piece
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
THE HERALD AND NEW YORK CITY AS A
BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
[From the Lynchburg YIrpinian. March 2

From the Lynchburg Virginian, March 2S
ADvERTIsIEG-A WELL SUSTAINED JOURNAL.
The NEW YORK HERALD OF Sunday last, contained
sixty-seven columns OF advertisements and was
compelled by the pressure OF news matter to omit
eight columns, which would have made the I'M
precedented amount Of seventyfve columns OF ad
vertising in single number. .
Now this was in the city of New York, where the
sharpest traders On this Continent, or any ether,
can be found. They believe that advertising
pays. And the immense revenue accra-
ing to the HERALD from this source, enables It's
proprietor to spend hundreds of thousands Of
dollars in collecting news to make his journal what
II is. But how widely different Is the view taken
by many OF our slow, easy going people from that
entertained by the business men OF New York re.
speeding the value OF advertising. The former
seem to beRrudge every dollar paid to a newspa-
per for such service and affect to believe that at
does good'--that 1t is money thrown away.
And instead Of contributing in this way to build
up first class newspapers that might have a more
extended circulation and thereby better promote
their own business interests and those Of their
cities, they allow their papers to anguish and 70
be conducted often at an actual loss to the propr
etors.
We say nOw-what we have said here tofore-that
there can be no better criteror by which to Judge
of the enterprise and prosperity OF any city than
that furnished In the advertising columns OF the
local newspapers. If these be filed with adver-
tisements OF business houses it proves that there
are wide-awake men there doing business, whs are
endeavoring to do more. They are not content to
pod along in the old way, but use every available
means to extend their business and to build up the
community OF which they fern part. We say this
because we believe 1t to be the truth, and not
merely because we want advertising
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
THE HERALD AMONG THE CARLISTS AND
REVOLUTIONISTS OF SPAIN,
From the Freeman's Journal-Catholic organ
March 29.l


'DINNA We HEAR THE SLOGAN ~
The NEW YORK HERALD says THE Freen0n's
Journal Is still singing 'Whs'n be King (of SPAIN
but Charlie )" or course we are. And we are
sorry the HERALD did not take our advice OF a
month ago ana send out one Of ts clever and i'm
partial Commissioners" to visit Catalonia and
the Basque Provinces OF Spain and to be the
earliest and fullest chronicler of one OF the
most remarkable political events OF the nine
teenth century 1t is not too late yet. Events
yet more stirring are IN the immediate future.
A full and correct report q them-such as the
HERALD has so often given from distant and dan.
ger0us places-woulc be ''stunnerl' The HERALD
Commissioner ceuld get along with only knowl-
edge Of the Spanish though the language OF the
common people in the Basque Provincesis not gen.
orally ineligible 10 Spaniards. Bat the "COnmis-
sioEeru to enter into the spirit OF bis work. onght
TO be Gael, or Celt or Celt-Ibe-iean-and inde-
pendent of preconceived prejudces. Such an one
may hear more gallant and stirring ''musicn In
the whole north OF Spain than ever he did who in
dteG-
Come through the heather
Come all together,
TO welcome royal Charlie
For wha'n be king but CharheS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
The Oarsmen, Their Weights
and Boats.
GREAT VICTORY FOR THE CAHTABS
They Win by Three Lengths in 20
Minutes and So Seconds.
LIST OF FORMER RACES AND WINNERS.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW york weRALD.

TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
LONDON, March 20, 1873.
The annual race between the eight-oared boats
crews Of the oxford and Cambridge Universities
came or this afternoon over the usual course OF
four miles and two turlongs, from Putney to Mort
lake, on the River Thames, and again resulted in
favor Of the Cambridge crew.
THE WEATHER.
The morning opened with dense fog but a.
noon to the delight Of everybody It cleared away.
and the weather became ws.rm and delightful, the
sun shining brightly.
THE BETTING.
The betting at first was in favor of the Cambridge
crew, as it was generally accepted that they would
prove the victors, the odds being two to one on
them. But half an hour before the start the OK
lords suddenly sprung into favor, the rumor gain
ing credence that some OF the Cantabs had beer4
Overworked and were sick. Just before the cen.
test however, the Cambridge crew were again the
favorites.
THE CREWS.
The weights and collegiate class halls Of the men
making up the crews were recorded as foAows:-
When the Oxonians reached Putney-on the 18th
inst the constitution OF the crew and their weights
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follows the winding stream, and this path, on
a race day, is wild with the more enthusiastic
spectators shouting and encouraging the
crews.

morning he went to Baltimore, sold his stock, real
izlng, it Is said, six or eight hundred dollars and
returned to washington by the late train intending
to continue his journey to Alexandria, Va, ticket
for that purpose having been found on his person.
The body discovered on Armory Square lot, only
q few yards from the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road station. The theory Is that the parties who
committed the crime knowing he had money, fol-
lowed him from Baltimore, and, awaiting them
selves Of the opportunity, seized and carried him
to the lot, where they beat his brains out and
robbed him.
This tragedy causes intense excitement through
out the city and many persons rashly threaten
lynch law should the murderers be discovered. 1t
was only yesterday man was hanged in Alexan-
dria, Va, for murder; but this, it appears had no
terror OF restraining effect in Washington.
The police have made one or two arrests OF par
ties on suspicion OF having been concerned in the
murder OF Mr.. Hahn this morning, but no names
tory to The police authorities has been developed.
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the crews pull to the "ship" at Mortlake,
distance of four miles and two furlongs.
The course is very tortuous one and difficult
to row over, even for such crews as those
which represented the universities on this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
ASSASSINATION IN WASHINGTON.
An Unfortunate Drovcr shadowed by
Runfans. Murdered and Robbed.

WASHINGTON, March 20, 1873
young man named Frank Hahn was Stockings
murdered last night In this city, his skull having
been crushed with billy, which instrument was
broken by the blows, and the face was SO much
dis1gured and so thickly cjotted with blood as to
be scarcely recognizable. The deceased was a
Virginia drover and had been In the habit Of STOP
ping at hotel near Centre Market Yesterday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30

The above diagram il an accurate illustra-
ton of the course over which the Oxford and
Cambridge crews row their annual eight-oared
race, with coxswains. The start was made
from the bridge at Putney, and from thence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
FATAL LEAP OF AN INSANE WOMAN.
CONCORD, N. H., March %. II

CONCUKD, N. IT., MATCH 70, 1873.
Mary s. Sattuok. of Nashua, an insane woman
jumped from window al the Insane Asylum here
yesterday, receiving injuries from which she died
this morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30

ST. LOUIS March 20, 1873.
Anton Holmes, who was TO be hanged next
Thursday for the murder Of his wife, has had his
execution postponed by Judge Premm, OF the
Criminal Court, until November 10, that his case
may have hearing before the Supreme Court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
THE INSANITY, DODGE AGAIN.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 20, 1873.
Charles J. Cloak, who is charged with the murder
ofhis wife, was before the Court to-day on writ
OF habeas corpus to effect his release on bail on
plea OF insanity. The Court declined to listen 70
the evidence and remanded the prisoner for trial
will I'M
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From glance at this list 1t will be seen that
four who did duty last year were retained for the
race to-day, these being J. B. Close and Robinson,
who were situated then as now Read who was
then No. 6, and Benson. who was No. twelve
months ago.
The boats of both crews were Clasper's the Can
tabs being So feet inches in length, rs inches ex
IRENE width, l41a inches amdships, IL inches
depth at stem and at sternpost inches. The
Oxonians' craft is fonr inches shorter and slightly
wider than that Of their competitors.
SCENE ON THE RIVER BANK.
As usual on like occasions there was great ex-
=itement in London business being almost en-
trey neglected. Hours before the race was to
take place great crowds congregated on the banks
OF the Thames. In order to secure eligible
positions to view the contest Both shores
were lined from Putney to MortIake
and the bridges crossing the stream were
packed. 1t is estimated that more people were
present on this occasion than ever before. The
Thames Conservancy press and police boats ar
rived at Putney at an early hour and cleared the
river for the race. The Prince OF Wales and his chill
.dren were on the umpire's boat. Light and dark
blue bunting, the colors of the Cambridge and Ok
ford crews respectively were displayed from all
quarters. Almost every person wore rosette OF
these colors, as their feelings dictated.
THE RACE.
At halfpast two O'Clock everything was ready
tor the start and the boats then took their pos
aions,. the race promising to be Of the most ex
citing nature. At thirty-one minutes mast TWO
o'clock the word was given, Cambridge imme-
diately taking the lead at very mich
stroke, and were a fair distance ahead ~
theE competitors to Bishops Walk, three
furlongs from the starting point. Here the
Oxfords spurted vigorously and drew up, passing
the CAnta6s at the Soap works-a mile and four
furlongs from Hammersmith Bridge The steady
stroke Of the Cantabs soon after began to tell on
their opponents and In few moments Cambridge
had resumed the lead The race was practically
over at Corney Reach, Cambridge thereafter main.
tanning the lead and winning easily by three
lengths.
TIE Oxford-crew rowed from thirty-nine to forty
three strokes per minute and the Cantabs from
thirty-eight TO Ioriy-two strokes.
THE TIME.
The time Of the race was twenty minutes and
fhirtyove seconds.
WINNERS AND TINE OF PREVIOUS RACES.
The following " q cfSpnological recapI.ulatioa Of
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occasion. The struggle was exciting between
the boats near the Soap Works and on to
Hammersmith bridge. Inside the bend of
the river, as seen on the map, towing path
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30
THE ENGLISH AUTHORITIES THwARTEp.
Boston. March %. Is'

BUsTON, MARCH %, 1873.
John and Andrew Scott, arrested on the arrival
Of the steamer Malta last Monday, on charge of
fraud, made by telegraph from Edinburgh. have
been released, the extradition treaty not covering
no raca
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When the Oxonians reached Putney-on the 18th
inst. the constitution Of the and their weights

average weight, 1871 pounds
From this list 1t may well be seen that four of
last years. crew were retained, viz :-Knollys who
was then at No. 2; Nicholson, who made no aitera-
ton OF position; Mitchison, who went one
seat further back, and Ornsby, who was bow
twelve months ago.
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CAMBRIDGE.

From glance at this list 1t will be seen that
four who did duty last year were retained for the
race to-day, these being J. B. Close and Robinson
who were situated then now; Read, who was
then No. 6, and Benson, who was No. twelve
months ago.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-03
SALlSBURY. CONN.
 Friday Morning, Jan. 3, 1873.
Norsh Cornwall.

The Farmers Club met at the house of
 Harry sedgwick in Cornwall Hollow. but owing to the storm and deep snow, but few attended. There was no discussion.
 Ar. E. Butler of Cornwall Hollow had,th misfortune to run his hand into threshing machine on Tuesday Dec. 24th, He did not lose his hand and the Dr. thinks he can save the fingers, but it will lay him up for time. The annual visit to the Key. Jesse Brush will take place New Years evening. A large attendance is expected as the sleighing is good, and MT. B. is very popular. ..... The social reunion of the Farmers Club will take place at :the resi- dence of T. s. Gold on Monday evening. Jan. 9th. Many have been invited from abroad. This Farmers Club is an institu- tion which has been of great benefit to our town. and is, if not the oldest one, of the olaesti in the country, being now in it's 29th year. It might be successfully cop jed by other agricultural towns. The reading circle met at T. s. Colds, Christ mas evening, and was by far the best of season. Many from other parts of the town were there. The reading was very good, especially that of the Hon. J. A. Andrews. whose delineation of Walter Scott's poem was. perfect. He ought to have been an actor, in fact Ss. He reminds one strongly of the late Edwin Forrest. ......More snow, more sleighing and more anon. IMPULSES.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-03
CalaaNal.

Tine snow so much needed for sleighing about here before Christmas, came onI Thursday of last week. The regular mai train on the Housatonic road was delayed some three hours, yet am informed made the best time Of any liDe......The Christ mas tree exti5ition at the Methodist church, was a success, in all that make up such en- tertainments Miss Mead presided at the organ, and Mir E. Roys, violinist. The grand march of the children at the open ing was very pleasing part. The church was trimmed very tastcfully, and the Christ mas tee well laden with gifts for old and young. A gold watch ard chain was re ceived from the tree by an old lady. The pastors wife was remem bered by purse of $S4. Santa Claus made considerable sport The Christmas tree at East Canaan on Christmas night was well attended, though no entertainment other than distrh- uting the gifts, and short addresses, yet all were merry, and all passed. off pleasantly. All are on the lookout for Thursday evenlng to hear the well,known and pop ular Rev. Hiram Eddy D. D., who delivers the second lecture of the course. Subject, ''The Coming Woman. This week all are busy in storing the tee crop......T The Ly' ceum adjouned last week in view of tht snow storm The question of ''Tariff 0S Frec-Trade," will Le discussed at the nex meeting. have no items from the paper this week, but would note here the i'm provemeht recently made at the Rikel House since the railroad office has been re- moved to the new depot
 OCCASIONALLY.
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-03
Cornwall.


 Christmas is over and it has been well observed in this town. The exercises in church at South Cornwall were held on Tuesday evening, and the church was beauti fully decorated with mottos, evergreens &c. The exercises commenced at half past six o'clock and were of very interesting character, especially the singiug. The cornet ban d ::was in attendance and played some of their popular airs, the names of which your correspondent Cbeing blessed with very poor memory) cannot remem- 6Gck or some one else, but we had almost forgotten the Christmrs trees in the ham let on the hillside, which has had the hon or of having five young ladies married from among their midst within short time. They had an imported tree, it having been procured from among the vineclad rocks and buckwheat fields of Warren. The ex- ercises consisted chiefly of singing, which was rendered by three well disposed per sons ......Rev N. A. Prince is to give se- lect readings on this (Tuesday) evening and we are expecting big thing or at least new thing for this burg. ...... The balloon ascention did not take place on Christmas as advertised, but will come off soon, and then we will all 'go up in q balloon, among which will be your cores pondent. X. Y. z
Connecticut western news., 1873-01-03
NOgaNElcc.

NcgAEncc.
 We now have continued line of R. R. from here to Chicago; also from here to Le Anse. 1t is believed that thete added facilities will give new impetus to the mining and man. ufacturing interests of the 'Upper Penin- sula, and that another year will witness still more rapid progress in the development of our varied fesources.....We begin to think that Winter has set in Snow four feet deep and thermometer 33o below nothing. But it makes no difference :; everything keeps moving all the same. Men work and travel with little more oigor and GctiOity, occasionally remarkiny Qest they should forget the fact, that "Ifs e cAiNy day." Politeness forbids our con tradicting them, so we rub our ears just to show our disapproval of the sentiment, and we think we show it in that way pretty conclusively too. ......I beg to say to sNuf Ced' that he may continue to 'owe. me one, if he has not the fifteen cents to sppre, and will take sour when next in w. C.. Suffering ones self to be bitten by dog, may be an exehplification of pious resig- nation, but is it not little dog-matlcal Perhaps the s'Lbs" aatter themselves that they arc Suffering for righteousness sake but the dogs aforesaid, jus@ty and cite the profound observation of Orten Brown, viz: It never hurts my feelings any to ring \ hog, Ae is SO pSayuey agly.' J, Q.