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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-02-18

TERRIBLE ACCIDENTAL terrible acci-
dent occurred Thursday evening, on the
track of the New Orleans Railroad, Il
man by the name of John Dillehunt
being run over and horribly mangled.
At the time Of the accident, he was quite
drunk and sitting on the track, having
near him bottle Of whiskey. two loaves
of bread and a piece of cheese. When
picked up, it was found TINT one leg had
been completely cut off below the knee,
and the other and both hands nearly SO.
The Journal of Civilization formerly
Nast's sketch book very feellngly OBJ
serves Of its cntrnpped friends OF the
Credit Mobilier: ''rhe tragedy is not
that the gentlemen should have ownod
the stock, but that they should not have
told the whole simple story OF their
ownership" Isn't this better al neat
er than saying, ''you lie, you villain, you
lie?"
MANNER OF ELEcrISo president.
The recent ceremony in Congress of as
certaining who is elected President has
raised general complaint against the
manner in Which the election of the
Chief Magistrate is made. An amend
ment of the Constitution providing a
palmer aud better system is generally
demanded.
An Irish housemaid, who was sent to
call gentleman to dinner, found him
engaged in using O toothbrush. "Well,
is he coming" asked the lady. "Yes,
ma'am, directly; he is just Sharpening
his teeth"
4 gentleman lat,ly entered sLop in
which were books and various miscella-
neous articles for sale, and usked the
shopman if he had Goldsmiths Greece.
"Nn," said he, ''but have somo splendid
hair oil"
Major Iob Crumment in his lecture,
'Ncw Tangled Notions" says: 1T 70.
qulrcs moro brains to run popular
local newspaper than is usually carried
into tho White House under the hat of
tho President of the United States"
CorroN FACTORY. We learn that
Messrs. II. Schenck & Son have pur.
County, n. g., and will soon erect
large cotton factory onit.
A Montreal chimney.sweep undertook
to facilitate matters by pouring in pow.
der. The experiment was terrific sue
cess in the opinion of the coroner who
viewed the remains of large family.
A Lancaster County (Pa.) cat roosts
with tho chickens every night, balanc-
ing herself on perch among the fowls,
and seemingly quito contented with her
resting place.
After July, few newspapers will pub.
lish that little item commencing, "We
are indebted to the Hon. -- for pub.
Docs"
1t is the opinion Of the Boston Herald
that the 'publio debt has got into bad
habit of increasing since the election"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
THE BROOKLYN TRUST COMPANY.

Resumption OF Business To-Morrow-
Alderman Ropes Elected Presidential
Card to Dcpos1tors.
Yesterday morning meeting of the directors OF
the Trust Company was held at their bank on Court
street, opposite JoralemOn There were present
Daniel Chauncey, Judge McCue, Seymour L.
Hustled, Henry Sanger, Alexander NJ White, James
s. Rockwell, William G. Kingsley, James D. Fish,
John Halsey, Ripley Ropes, Josiah o. Low, J. 8.
Tisdale. Mr.. Chauncey, the receiver, and Presi-
dent pro tenn, presided. Mr.. NJ. T. Rodman sent
in his resignation as Secretary which was &C.
cepted, ana Mr.. Halsey was elected Secretary in
his place. Mr.. Ropes was elected President and
trustee. Mr.. Charles II. Marvin was also elected q
trustee. After dlspOsng Of this business the di-
rectors resolved that business would be resumed
at nine O'Clock tomorrow morning.
then adjOurned:-
pany, b. leave to inform their the public
generally that the Company will business on sat
urday morning, the 9Th instant at nine o'clock.
The stockholders, at meeting held on Tuesday
advance to tho Company fifty cent of the amount of
the stock held by them to make good the impairmen
capital This money has already been largely subscribed
The under signed have united to contribute guarantee
fund S50O to abide the payment of those scrip
ana the completion of the full capital OF the Com
pany The trustees believe that under reOrga nza-
ton the Company Is entitled to the fullest confidence
Signed ;-Henry E. Pierrepont Edward Harvey, Henry
Sanger Seymour L. Hustled Alexander N. White, james
s. Rockwell, William Kingsley, James ID. Fish, Alex.
ander McCuc, John Haisey, Daniel Chaunccy, JOSIAH
BROOKLYN, August 1873
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
THE BANCKER MALPRACTICE CASE.

Coroner Herman Commits DR.. Bancker
to the TOmbs-He Confesses His Err
ror"-Tslk About Lynehing.
Sergeant Wilson, Of the Thirty. second precinct,
yesterday afternoon brought before Coroner Herr
man, at his once, No. 40 East houston street. DR..
William W. Bancker, Of lis West 124th street, who
was arrested the day previous by order Of the
Coroner on suspicion Of having performed an
operation on his (Banckers wife, which resulted In
her death, full report OF which has heretofore
appeared In the HERALD.
On reaching the office Dr. Bancker called Coro.
ner Herman aside and expressed sincere regret
that he had made certain statements to him the
variance with the truth. The Doctor confessed
that he knew the condition Of his wife, but denied
1t, thinking thereby to save the reputation OF him.
Helf his family and the relatives or his wife, who
are highly respectable. DR.. Bancker further said
that the opinion OF Deputy Coroner Cushman, after
making an examination OF the case, was quite cor.
rect but strenuOusly insisted that no drugs Of
any kind had been administered to deceased to
procure miscarriage. The accused seemed to
court an Investigation, and said he would honora
death.
DR.. Bancker was committed to the Tombs to
await the result OF an inquisltiOn, which will take
place as soon as the analysis shall be completed.
Professor Endemann, OF the Health Board, how.
eyer, Will not proceed with the analysis till assured
OF his pay either by the city or the Coroners.
large sum OF money Is now due the Professor
for scientific examinations In the interest of public
Justice but Comptroller Green persistsntly refuses
to pay the bill.
Ii was stated yesterday that the people of Har.
lem entertain very bitter feeling against DR..
Bancker, the relatives Of whose deceased wife
talked seriously about lynching him Coroner
Herman yesterday empanelled jury in Harlem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
ANOTHER CUBAN EXHIBITION.

General Qucsads's Onsr to the "Amigos
de Cuba"-The vfrginius 60 Take
Another Expedition - the "Ever
Faithful Isle"
General Manuel Quesada Loinaz, one Of the
confidential agents OF the Republic Of Cuba In this
country, but better known to fame o. the success
full organizer OF two liberating expeditions sent to
Cuba on board the American steamer virgfnius,
has just offered the Of that vessel to the Cuban
society in this city known Tos Amigos dc Cuba
for the purpose Of sending another shipment of
arms ammunition. medicines &C., to the Cuban
patriots, 80 n0bly struggling Tor their liberty for the
past I'VE years. General VflleRas, the President of
the Amigos" and the eminent patriot Miguel de
Albania have expressed their Willingness to accent
the prOnered use Of the Vrginius for her patriotic
mission. The "Amig0s de Cuban possess upward
OF forty thousand dollars OF subscriptions, nslud-
ing the liberal gifts made BY the veteran abolition
ist Mr.. GerTt Smith: II Is therefore probable that
the expedition will be very large one. The
Cubans In New York are rejoicing over the fact
that the breach long existing between the rival
factions IN this city VIII by this expedition be per-
fectly healed and that harmony will reign once
more within their ranks. The Vlrginius 10 now at
Kingston, Jamaica, waiting orders. Captain G.
w. Brown, OF Wall street, states that he h heard
that several downtown merchants are about
equippiDg steamer to sail under Cuban cOlOrs,
which Is to prey on Spanish commerce IN the West
Indies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
LIZZIE KING.
She IL Not Claimant of Charles Good.
rich's Estate.

She IL Not q Claimant of Charles Good
rich's Estate.
Lizzie King, the murderess Of Charles Goodrich
was recently made a defendant in q proceeding for
the foreclosure of a mortgage held by James E. &C.
ranlus against the premises which were owned by
the murdered man, in Degraw street, Brooklyn. She
was mentioned in the summons as the widow, OF
as claiming to be the widow, OF Charles Goodrich.
Counsel for Eliza ]. TUNNEL, wife Of Augustus Fl.
TUNNEL, the owner OF the premises upon which
the mortgage was being forecosed. called upon
Lizzie Kings counsel and stated that the mortgage
was executed before Lizzie Lloyd King and Good
rich had become acquainted, and that TUNNEL
was anxious TO pay or the mortgage (which was
for So, $780, and there was also first mortgage of
$4,000, but was anxious TO get rid Of whatever
claim Lizzie Lloyd King had in the premises BY
the foreclosure TUNNEL could have had her claim
cut OF, but at cost OF some $500 or $780, Coun-
sci therefore called upon Mr. Thompson to know II
he could get Quit claim deed Of Lizzie Lloyd
King OF her interest in the premises.
LIZZIE King subsequently executed a quit claim
deed without consideration. She said she wanted
none OF his property, and only desired to retain
the presents he had made her.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
A SAD SUICIDE.
A Jersey Watering Place Mortified by q
Terrible Tragedy.

HIGHLANDS OF NAvEsINK, N. j., August 7, 1873.
very sad case Of suicide at JenKinson's Hotel
yesterday has, since the melancholy occurrence,
been the topic Of conversation among the guests
OF all these Highland houses. Yesterday morning,
at about seven O'Clock, Dr. A. g. Mack, OF Cam.
bridge, Mass, was found in his room lying dead
upon the floor in pool OF blood his DEATH from the
frgntful cash he had inncted upon his throat hav-
ing evidently been almost instantaneous.
physician. DR.. Labaugh, was called in, and
Cor0ner's jury was summoned, and after the usual
proceedings In such cases, the body was given IN
charge to the undertaken, MI. Mount, by whom 1t
was taken away to Chapel Hill to be prepared for
burial. despatch meantime sent to Cam
bridge by Mr.. Jenkinson for information as to the
wishes OF friends OF deceased In reference to his
remains, and an answer was returned requesting
all proper attentions In the burial and thai letter
on the subject was coming by mall The body ia
preserved in Ice awaiting expected instructions in
said letter.
The deceased was well educated Young man,
and his manners were those OF quiet, amiable
gentleman; but Tor several days he had shown
symptoms Of alteration OF mind, and from the evi-
dence submitted at the COroners inquest, the YER
dict OF temporary insanity was accordingly rem
dered. He had been at the hotel where he 80
madly ended his life since Friday last
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
cOuaT Of GENERAL SESSIONS.

Before Recorder Hacke.t.
A Lawyer In Trouble-Amdavit Charging
Him with Attempting to Compound a
Felony-Thc Matter Sent Before n
Grand Jury.
There was considerable excitement created YES.
terday in this Court when Mr.. Allen chief clerk in
the District Attorneys once entered and informed
His Honor the Recorder that ne had an anidaylt
which he wished to read. 1t referred to the case
OF Thomas Watson and Charles stevens, who were
indicted for an alleged grand larceny from the
person. The affidavit, he said disclosed a state OF
facts which were MALICIOUS TO number OF cases
that occurred recently where the ends OF justice
were defeated. Subjoned is the af1idavit:-
City and County Of Eer FORK .-John Lloyd, OF 34 west
Eort street. being duly sworn, deposes and
which came before the Grand jury Of the Court Of Cen
said dsp0nep wSs spoken 70 BY s.ran
person fssa Of d the said
and also the evening Of July g. Is3 the deponent
s % eVn Ss
Srcer Of said
seesS he G he
himself watsons brother, then offered TO pay the de-
psnent tha. at The same time The last named person
GS1g
Upon him appear tie usi: That Gideon WaissT
representing himself as lawyer was pIescnt VIII
said watsons brother at the time said oilers were
made 10 deponent and refusal Of deponent TO
9ccspt the offer. 70 Withdraw the case the said Gideon
walker advised deponent 10 state to the Grand Jury
tha he deponenp found his watch his bed return
ing from picnic that when deponent attended as wit
ness IN the Grand Jury he told by the said
gideon L. walker that the Grand Jury would not be IN
session. that he che said Gideon l.. Walker told the
CLERK that deponent wished to have
and mat SAID Gideon l.. Walker every means and
Inducements 70 get deponen TO absent himself, that dur.
Ing me past IVY weeks he has been repeatedly ap-
pTOacned by SAID Gideon l.. Walker, the brother OF Wat
son ana Others who have made effort TO induce
opponent 10 Withdraw the leave the ne sVhbor
hooo; that Oh he hFht Of Friday August l. 1873 the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
COURT CALENDARS THIS nay.

SUPREME CouRT-Hed by Judge Pratt.-Nos. 14s,
65 81, So, SO, 66, 49, S. o. 93 49, 1914 1877 l33
las, l53, l56 loo, 1885, l6 1885, 49, 1872 1884, 1885, 1885,
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIoNs-Heid by Recorder
Hackett.-The People VS.. Robert Fisher, robbery:
The .Samc vs. Charles Parker, felonious assault
and battery; The Same vs.. Mariana Meur, felo-
NOUS assault and battery; The same vs.. Charles
Joos, felopious assault and battery; The Same va
John Grady, alias Brady, felony laws OF 1902 The
same vs.. James II. Brady, alias Morrison, bur-
The Same Vs. Jacob Rubcnstein, grand larceny,
secreting stolen GOODS The Same VS.. Patrick
Kelley, grand larceny, secreting stolen goods; The
vs.. Frank II. Merideth and Myron Manhammer
grand larceny; The Same vs.. FREDERICK Meyers
grand larceny; The Same vs. Charles Parker
grand larceny; The Same VS.. George w. Smith,
grand larceny; The Same VS.. Thomas Smith
grand larceny; The Same VS.. Thomas walker and
Charles Stephens, larceny from the person.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
SHARKEY, THE CONDEMNED MUIR.
DERER.

A Stay OF Proceedings Grantcd-A Motion
for a New Trial TO BE Argued Before
the Supreme Court. General Term.
VIM. J. Sharkey is not TO be hanged after all on
next week Friday. Application was made yesterday
in Supreme Court. Chambers, before Judge Pratt, by
Mr.. Charles W. Brooke, Tor a writ Of error in his
case. The application was granted and viii operate
as stay of proceedings. Having been tried In the
Court oil General Sessions, there was no
other alternative Tor the Judge than to grant
the writ, and on this account no opposition was
made by the District Attorney. This taxes the
before the supreme Court, General Term,
where 1t Will probably be argued at the next meet
ing Of the Court IN september Should this Court
refuse 70 grant new trial, then the case can lie
carried to the court OF Appeals. Sharkey's lease
OF LIE Is therefore, good or several mon tbs yet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
1 Lawyer Charged with Attempt to Compound
Pelony-Trials and Convictions in
" the General Sessions.
Wholesale Business in the
Mandamus Line.
Stationery Bills Against the 0ity-An Item
Of Reform Expenses -The Tenth
National Bank and the Court
House Commissioners.

The attention of Judge Pratt, holding Supreme
Court, Chambers, was pretty much occupied yes
terday in the mandamus business. They were al,
however, Old cases, the facts OF which have been
repeatedly reported But motions and counter
motions are continually arising in these cases;
though 1t so happened that yesterday several
came in bunch. First in order was made mo-
ton by ex-Judge Cardozo in regard to a
BILL OF STATIONERY AGAINST THE CITY.
This is the bill OF Levy Meigs for stationery
furnished the Superior and Marine Courts. The
motion was for two wrlts OF mandamus against the
Board Of Supervisors to compel them to act on the
bill. Judge Pratt said he could order them to act,
but not how to act, and this view having been &C
ceded to by Mr.. Andrews, Assistant Counsel for
the Corporation, the mandamus in this form was
ordered.
SETTLING THE REFORM EXPENSES.
Next in order was an application by Mr.. Dukes
for three writs OF mandamus against the Board OF
ApportOnment to compel them to appropriate
moneys to pay three clerks of the joint committee
OF Supervisors, Aldermen and citizens Of the fall Of
1871 Mr.. Andrews, in opposition, presented the
affidavit OF MIR. Earle County Auditor, that each
was then in the employ OF the Board of supervisors
ana that none did any other work than that re-
CURED OF him by his duty as servant Of the
Supervisors. Mr.. Dukes asked an order to examine
Mr.. Earle as to the sources Of his knowledge and
an adjournment till such examination could be
made This request Judge Pratt granted.
TIE TENTH NATIONAL BANK CLAIM.
Mr.. A. r. Lawrence appeared for the Tenth Ma
tional Bank on two wrlts OF alternative mandamus
one against the Board OF AppOrtiOnnent and the
other against the Comptroller, both intended to
recover advances made by the bank to the former
Court House commission He asked that as Mr..
Strahan, counsel Tor the Board and for Mr.. Green,
was absent, the matter might stand over. 1t was
accordingly adjourned
JUDGE FowLERS SALARY.
The above finished the mandamus business The
only other case OF public interest had reference to
the claims OF Judge Fowler against the city for
salary, in which he obtained judgment against the
city by default. A motion was made to open the de-
fault and put in counter claim which Comptroller
Green makes on behalf OF the city. Alter brief
argument the papers were submitted on both
sides.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
WINE AND SPIRIT TRADERS SOCIETY.

The Wine and Spirit Traders Society of the
United States met at 35 Beaver street. yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. Charles Bellows in the chair. The
society is composed Of about $50 wine and liquor
importers and dealers. The object Of the society
mentioned, In Its new charter, is to protect and
encourage the wine trade. The council OF the
society presented their resignation, and the
President announced that 1t would be in order to
elect new council. The council reported that the
charter granted by the Legislature was highly
satisfactory. David ID. Acker, John y. Beecher,
Charles Bellows, Ramsay Crooks were elected to
serve in the new council for one year, and the
other members OF the old council to serve for longer
terms The meeting then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT.
The Arrest OF Burglars in Twcnty-ninth
Street.

The Arrest OF Burglars In Twcnty-ninth
Street.
Joseph Holmes and Joseph Rivers and woman,
who claimed to be his wife, who were arrested by
Oficer Malone, of the Twentieth precinct, on
Wednesday morning, on the charge or
burglary and having burgarious tools IN
their possession, were brought up before Justice
Fowler at the Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday afternoon 1t will be recoliected that
the woman was arrested as she was about enter
ing the house 226 West Twenty ninth street. and
the men subsequently in the same vicinity. The
tools discovered by the officers upon searching the
house are pronounced the most complete ever
witnessed by them, and are said to be
worth 500. 1t was evident from appear
ances in the house, that these tools were about
being packed in sawdust to be sent 10 some other
portions of the country Tor use in the nefarious
profession OF the owners The officers have dis
covered evidence OF burglary perpetrated in
Toronto, Canada and in tine house were found
large number OF samples OF light dress goods
which, 1t IL surmised, were to he used by the bur-
glars In selling large lot OF such goods. supposed
TO be deposited elsewhere and for which the OH
GERS are In search. A considerable quantity Of
diamonds and jewelry, proceeds OF rObberies, were
also found. The prisoners were remanded for
further examination and to enable the officers to
hunt up further evidences. Mr.. Mcclellan ap-
peared for the prisoners, and there Is said to be
some doubt whether the evidence, as II stands, is
suf1icient to connect them with the stolen prop
eTty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
BURIED BONES,

The Human Remains In East Fourth
strect-Coroner Young's Investiga I.
ton.
Yesterday morning, at the Coroners' ONCE, in
Houston street, Coroner Young investigated the
case OF the MANTLE remains found buried in the
yard OF premises 2s6 Fourth street. as previously
reported. The remains had been, with quantity
OF rubbish, found In the sewer and buried in hole
dug Tor the purpose IN the yard, bat no criminal
intent on the part OF any one was shown. The
been thrown into the sewer by the mother to hide
her shame. The jury found verdict OF death from
causes unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
SUDDEN DEATH IN TRENTON, N. J.

well-known gentleman named Michael Nc
Laughin, while on his way to Lambertville yester-
day, was seized with an epeptc ut, and was taken
to the Trenton City Prison and put in o cell. The
city physician attended to him there, but McLaugh-
lin did not rally and died after a short time. His
remains VIII be taken to-day to his residence, 1916
Spring Garden, Philadelphia Coroner's inquest
resulted In verdict OF death from epileptic hts
but no alusion was made to the 1inging OF sick
man into damp and dismal cell like common
felon IL is believed that this treatment acceler-
ated his death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
KILLED WHILE BATHING.

Coroner Young yesterday held an inquest at 337
East Ninth street. on the body Of Edward Fay. a
man twenty.three years Of age. Deceased went
bathing In the East River ana while bathing struck
his head against some hard substance and was
fatally injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
COMPTROLLER,S RECEIPTS.

Comptroller Green reports the following amounts
paid yesterday into the city treasury. From
BUREAU ARREARS
Arrears OF taxes assessmcntS water rents ana
interest. sso57
BUREAU OF CITY
House and ground rents and market rents and
BUREAU COLLECTION AssEssxksrs
Assessments for street openings and improve.
menus ana interest. xG
BuRRAU OF WATER REGISTER
Croton water rents and penalties ......... SsO76.
rermits 10 TAP wafer pipes IX
ENGINEER IN CHARGE SEWERS
Connections with sewers, kc.................., 40
eaie Oh scotch sewer ppe.....,.....".........1 sl9
~
REGISTER or pKRxITs-nAYoR's oPrrce "
Permits for street stands showcases signs,
nAYoR's sxc0sD nARsHAL
CORPORATION ATTORNEY
Receipts for costs and penalties ......u,.... 252
Total. slASN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
THE JERSEY sCHUETzENFEsT.

Yesterday was the third and closing day Of the
festival Of the New Jersey Shuetsen Corps In the
park at Union Hill. The attendance was larger
than that on the days previous, the fine weather
being especially favorable. At noon the contest
closed and the distribution Of prizes TOOK place,
several ladies' participating In the distribution
ceremonies The members prolonged the festivi-
ties to late hour last evening and retired from
the grounds In barouches. Their achievements
were loudly applauled by the assemblage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-08
Alleged False Pretences.

John Schooner, resident OF Hudson City, N. j.,
was arrested on warrant taken out against him
by Joseph J. Hecht, Of 1852 Second avenue, from
whom he obtained as alleged, $3.50 on false repre-
sensations. These to the effect that he owned
two houses and lots In East Sixty second street,
the deeds Tor which he gave TO Hecht as security
that ne would pay him back the $50. IL was
shown that the deeds were OF value, because the
defendant had never owned any property In that
street. He was held for trial IN default OF 81, 900.