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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
SUICIDE or IN EX-ASSEMBLYMAN.

DEWITT c. TOWER SHOOTS HIMSELF IN THE HEAD
DISSIPATION AND FAMILY TROUBLES THE PROB
ABLE CAUSE.
Dewitt G. Tower, formerly member OF the
NewYork State Legislature, committed suicide at his
boarding house at Woughby and Jay-sts. BROOKLYN
yesterday morning. Sergeant Cain Of the First Pre-
cinct being sent for by the lsndsdy OF the house. went
up the bedroom the second foor and there fouhd
the dead body OF the exAssembyman lying on the BED
with revolver by his side The room was In state OF
great disorder and bedcothes saturated with
blood. over the right temple there bullet wound
while upon the eide OF the face was cash appar
emily caused by knife. Three chambers OF the pistol
used by the deceased were found to have been DIS
charged
The landlady stated yesterday that she had asked Mr.
Tower for money week ten days ago, ana that he
had replied that she would have TO walt niue "hhe'
Immediately after this he disappeared, and was away
for several DAYS Upon his return Tuesday night e
appeared cheerful but complained Of being tired AFTER
shaking hands with all at the supper table he went 10
bedroom, lifeess body was found yester-
day morning In his were found letters from Gov
Seymour Francis Herman, Th0s. Kinsella, and other
politicians recommending him for employment, check
for $500, and note but money IL Is said that iat-
terIy Mr. Tower mas been pecunary embarrassed, al
though only very few ago he was the owner OF
large dstery in Queens County and the President OF
bank In 1867 received the Democratic nomination
for the Assembly the With District, and was elected
to the Legislature by considerable majority with
this election dates the commencement OF his downward
course. Previously sober and OF good habits, he now
commenced drinking to excess Lately. he had evinced
disposition to reform but, disappointed in his efforts
10 obtain employment. he again abandoned himself to
drink Domestic troubles too preyed heavily upon his
mind he had separated from his wife and son, bul
from a late interview with his landlady, tit would
seem these family troubles had been amicaby settled
Az he then Informed that his wife was soon comins
TO live with again. No one knows the cause OF rue
suicide for which various reasons are assigned lhere
u,te doub, that he was pecunarlly embarrassed but
M, m absolute want He was about so years OF age
The sCoroner and the County Physician were both IN
formed OF the suicide early yesterday morning but up
late hour last night post morem examination or IN
quest had been held
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A WIFE MURDER.

Patroman C0nkling OF the Twentieth Pre-
45i West Tvenyseventh-st at Gas III. yesterday was
Informed that had Just died in the house. who,
IL was suspected, had been murdered. Entering the
house the officer proceeded the second story, where
he found crowd Of and women gathered In front
OF doorway leading into a room looking out upon the
back yard on the floor OF the was the body or n
woman, whose face was bruised as II by blows.
Sitting IN chair near the body was a man
who seemed stupefed with horror intense grief The
officer asked the man what had caused the womans
DEATH In reply, he said that he himself might be ac-
cused Of having caused her death. Hs name was David
Thompson and the dead woman was his wife, Bridget
Thompson, age &c. They had four children His wife
for q wear past had been very incorporate, and had
brought misery upon all the family On reaching home
last evening he had found her lying insensibe from
drunkenness on the floor OF the ROOM There was no
supper prepared for him, could he find any food in
the house This made very angry and he attempted
10 arouse his wife and compel her to pre-
marc him something 10 eat. He could not
arouse her 70 bty although he shook her for long
time. Finally lie dashed patull OF cold water over
her TINS ESQ failed her TO consciousness, and
he then twice kicked her IN the abdomen Her breath
ING Immediately after this became spasmode, ana sud
denly ceased altogether About 10 minutes afterward
he discovered that she dead and told the ne5bbors
Of the fact.
The husband was locked mp IN the Thirty-seventy-st
Police station the night Coroner kessler was mott
fed to hold an inquest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
INCIDENTS OF THE LOCAL CANVASS.

The Republicans of the With Assembly Dis
trct Jersey City, nominated Henry w. Dusenbury
The Democrats of the lid Assembly Dis
trict Passaie County, N j., have nominated John r.
Feluh.
The With District Tammany Senatorial Con-
yenton last night nominated Vincent c. King by accls
nation.
The Irish Democratic Union met last night
at Masonic Hall and adjourned until next Wednesday
without taking any action
The Ist Assembly District Tammany Con-
venton met last evening and renominated the Hon
James Healey for the Assembly
The taxpayers of the Twenty-frst Ward OF
BROOKLYN have nominated Daniel Scott for Alderman
He is not pledged TO either party.
The Apollo Hall with acknowledgement
ton met last night at No. lOl Avenue 70 nominate
Senator for the district, but adjourned to Friday
evening.
The People's Reform Association of the
Twenty third Ward OF Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening
nominated Frederick ID. Clark as their candidate Tor
Alderman
The Republicans of the With Assembly Dis
trct Hudson County, ". J have resolved to unite and
abide by the of primary election to be held
on the 24th inst
The With Senatorial District Tammany
Convention met last night, and nominated Hugh H.
Moore TO the Senate in place of Theodore Merson whose
letter OF decllnatiOn was read
The Hudson County Democratic Convention
met at Odd-Feows' Hall, Hoboken, yesterday. and re-
nominated John Renhard for Sheriff The three Corc-
ners, Parslow, Mahan, and Reinhardt were also re-
nominated.
The With District Tammany Senatorial
Convention met last evening NJ Thlrty-third-st and
Eghth-ave NJ J. Power of the Conference Committee
reported that no conference had been held but that
they had been invited meet similar COMMITTEE
from the Liberal Republicans The convention ad-
jOurned.
The Conference Committees representing
Tammany Hall, Apollo Hall, ana the Liberal Republic
cans yesterday afternoon to confer upon the choice
Of candidate represent the With Assembly District
in the Legislature. This district represented last
wear by Prof Geo. W. Clarke, and regarded as the
strongest Republican district in the city but II is thought
That If a of all the opposition parties can DO
effected district be carried against the Admins
raon Republicans at the ensuing election. Al the con
ference Yesterday Tammany named az Its candidate
Joseph b. Lawrence Apollo Hall named James Griswold,
who ran last year for Assistant Alderman in opposition
TO Thomas l.. Thorne, and the Liberal Republicans
named Col. Alfred H. Wagsah, who has already served
one term in Legislature. The Conference Committee
adjourned 10 meet TINS evening at University Building
THE REGISTRATION IN BROOKLYN.
The returns of the four days registration in
BROOKLYN show decrease OF from that Of last year.
The First and Third Wards the only which show
an increase all the others having fallen OF The returns
fort ara
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CONFERENCES AND NOMINATIONS.

LIBERAL REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
There was a meeting of the Liberal Repub-
lcan State Committee the st. Denis Hotel yesterday,
with Gen Cochrane occupying the chair and moderate
attendance Of members The resignation OF Mr. French
of Saratoga was received, and Mr. Pond OF the same
county WAS elected TO I'LL the vacancy. Mr. Frenehs
reasons for resgping pressing business engage
ments Communications were received and read from
absent members Of the Committee and other Liberal Re
pubieans in different sections OF the State all giving Ia
vorabe accounts Of the organization OF the party In the
interior and Of the prospects OF success &C the coming
election Measures taken 10 perfect the organza
tioDs throughout the State, and TO secure tue
distribution of ballots with the names OF the Liberal
Republican candidates at the po The SUBJECT OF the
misfortune that has occurred 10 Mr. Raines the csno
date for State Treasurer in the deacaton OF one OF the
subordnates his department, was talked over ana II
YVES that Mr. Rsines though conscious OF no lack
Of vigilance or fidelity in the discharge OF his duties yes
owing TO the embarrassing position IN when no mas
been placed mainly through the negligence OF al on-
cal in another department, was willing TO withdra"
from the ticket II it should be thought best by those
representing the two conventions which put HIM In
nomination. No action taken by the Committee
bnt conference be held with the Democratic state
Committee, and Rsmes Will adopt such course as
they may advise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
THE LONG ISLAND BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

Al the morning session of the Long Island
gapi.t Association, in Brooklyn, yesterday, II was
moved that a committee be appointed to Investigate the
charges against the Rev. j. Hyatt Smith and the Lee
ave Baptist Church. the alleged ohense being the advo-
eating ana preaching of open communion In direct OPP
position TO the doctrines of the denomination MI smit
moved s substitute that all the churches IN the Asso-
attor be Investigated for the same ohense. In the
debate which followed, DR.. Fulton Dr. Brockett MI
Curtis Dr. II scock Dr. Sarles and Mr.. Smith TOOK part
committee was appointed 10 investigate the charges,
Mr. smith denying their right 70 do so. .,
In the afternoon the Association proceeded 70 the cor
ner If Greene and ThroOpaves where the cornerstone
~ The Long Island Baptist Home Land with appro-
nr,te ceremonies The cost OF this building VIII pt sA5
1o0 and - object will be TO supply home Tor Oil ue-
Lon L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
WESTMINSTER COUNTY NOMINATIONS

The Republicans of Westchester County held
"a Convention at White Plains yesterday, " nOmlna 10
candidates for the several county Offices.
The Convention called to order by Senator ROB
ertson and his motion D. O. Bradley Of Greenbureh
was chosen TO preside, and g. TenEyck Sheldon and D.
u Frisbee were appointed Secretaries.
Mr. Bradley, IA taking the chair, remarked that the
Two wings or factions of the Democratic party were
calling each other corrupt The Republican party Gale
then, both corrupt and would take great pains this
nan IN pupish them; By taking 10 nominate none
,rt cood and capable men for Office the Republicans
d NOT only carry the state ticket but also elect the
didates in Westchester County.
One hundred and thirtyeight delegates were present
,,yo only If the full complement being absent Among
she delegates present WAS the late chairman and several
o,n,nent members OF the Liberal Republican orSanizi-
tio in the county who had reoined the regular Repub'
lean ranks. ~ -
Geo A. Brandreth presented the name OF Zoa Gar
yepter for Sheriff: Amherst wight Jr offered the nane
~, Col Nelson b. Bartraln; Mr.. NJ IL. Eis OF 1oDkers
presented the name OF John Kueser and Dit u . baD
cock of Eastchester the name OF Samuel Fee on an
informal ballot Carpenter received IS Bartram' ~
Kuester rs; Fee S; whereupOn the names OF hneS@r
md Fee were Withdrawn in favor OF Col. Bartran a
formsI la loI then taken, ana resulted IN mr.
,,erter receiving votes 10 ~ for Col BaIllaH-t"o
afegates not Young. Iii Carpenters n0lDnh1iOh WAS
the made UNANIMOUS. -, $500 x,,,to,,s
On rnO0u Of Judge Baird, Henry 3 ArcherOI OBJECTS
w. untuinat ted by reclamation for Register. .
MI Brandreth after aludlug 10 tue late Democrauo
Couutv Convention ia uncOmplmentaty Terms ~.
marked that by accident the DemOcrais had nonnated
one uuly moral and bighi0ned gentleman Ior EQUITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
POLICE NOTES.

George II. Thompson age6 fell of a hre-escape, on
the thi story fine pa BBIbh yesterday and hursd DIS
skul TAien 70 Bellevue Hospital
An unknown man, apparently about ~ years OH,
fonnd nsenbs the side sAn Grand and 1ossh Je'e
day, and vac taken 10 Believe Hospital
John Ledder age 20, while intoxicated, jumped
the bis the fourth foo OF NO
yesterday and rees we'd very niuhes faken TO the rh %
pa.
James Munday. age 81. Of No. 223 West twenty
eyenh fell omnibus Of the Fourth ave line which
be orDg yesterday and severely injured Taken to Bellevue
Hospital
George Eckert AGE 80. of No 400 West Thirty
thhs the head by bcs which fell Cd the top oil
house Tbiryegh and Teaae Jeseday, aud received
scalp voJDd. Tskec home.
Charles Reich, age IS, Of No. Go Gansevoort-st,,
head by BRICK which fell out cfs window IN the r
building at Broadway and Deys yesterday and received
scalp wound. Taken to the PARK Hospital
Jacob Riekle, age %, Of No 81 Second-aye, during
Harper Beeeke huberryst last night
Harper fell through large OF gass
basement No II Bekest severe scalp wound
Taken to Bellevue Hospital Harper arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

The Synod of NewYork continued its meet
ings Yesterday in the West Presbyterian Church The
exercises Of the day opened with q prayermeeting at
$3.50 a. m. The Rev. Ron A. Sawyer, ID. d., OF the
Prcsbytery Of Weschester presided az the regular
sion The various committees having been appointed.
the Rev Dr. Kendall addressed the synod upon Homo
Missions" and was followed by the Rev. DR.. McCleand
upon Work among the Freedmen" the Rev. Frank +.
EAinwood d. D., upon Foreign Missions and the
Rev. Dr. Hall upon "sustentation" The Synod
decided to accept an Invitation from the Third
Presbyterian Church OF Boston to hold its next
annual meeting there, and the third Tuesday OF Octo
ber 1874 was fixed upon as the time. The Synod has
never heretofore met ia New-En gland. There only
three Presbyterian churches in Boston. The communion
service was held at p. N, at which the Rev. Prof
william Adams, ID. D.. administered the elements. In
the evening a synodical prayermeetng was held, after
which was a short business meeting. Todsys sessions
will begin az - O'Clock.
The exercises at the semi-cenenn al anniversary meet
ing Of the StantOnst Baptist Church, yesterday, were
largely attended and Of more than ordinary interest
address by pastor the Rev. Christopher Rhodes. IN
which presented a resume OF the Church's wOrh
oct p, 1925 with 16 membefs all Of whom are now
dead Its records show aggregate membership OF 270o
soon 10 move into u cOmmOdOus house OF worship
having negotiated for the Tabernacle Baptist Church
on SECOND ave- following the occupancy OF which the
srantOnst odihce will be used nv tue Emanuel Mission
and the German Salem Baptist Church. AT noon col
devoted to very speeches from former members
Among the speakers the Rev. Mr.. Hen
erickson OF Port Murray. y. j., tho Rev MI Dodgc
I,ms ~ Nt Vernon, ~ Y; tho Rev. Mr.. Harris O
Hudson CITY, ~ j. the Rev. Mr.. Melleny of Cape May
Nj also the Rev Charles u. Stout OF New Brunswick
n J. This evening session partly devoted to
continuation Of the afternoon confereuce winch wi'
followed by an address Dy Edward r hnscocks u d.
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LOCAL POLITICS.
prp,yRIIcAN COUNTY CONVENTION.
MEND CANDIDATES.


. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO RECON-
MEND CANDIDATES.
The Republican County Convention met in
Republican Hall, Twenty -third-st. aud Broadway
last evening to nominate county officers Commits
sioner Hugh Gardner called the meeting 20
order, and nominated and elected permanent
Chairman. Col B. T. Morgan elected Secretary ana
George Lyon Of the Eighteenth and A. r. Ketchum OF
the Twenty-nrst Districts Assistant Secretaries. ihe
roll OF delegates called and showed but one con
tested district the First the representative VI
the regular organization headed by Michael '" puinS'
we're accepted without discussion. As soon as '" o
call finished. Collector Arthur offered the iono"iAk
resolution;
Resolved Tha. committee OF from esch Assemng
and to recommend candidates 10 TINS Con
ventOn, its report 70 be received ~ ~. nine pext
ing OF tins Convention. TO be- held Oh fIi0S
The resolution Uas received with great applause, but
hetore n was stated by the Chair, delegate moved 10
substitute a resolution proceeding AZ once 10 All ino
mai ballot for sheriff which was received WIN appa'
rently equal appreciation Inc proposed SUBSTITUTE was
rithSrawn. however almost soon IA it was stated,
and the Chairman put the question on the original sng
sestion and II was carried unanimously by acclaim
recess of ten minutes was then taken 10 allow the
chairman to name the committee shall confer with
Apolo Hail. and upon recOnvening, the following CON-
mittee was named and approved:
lMehssi w. Barns H. C Sss Il s s"TisTorA'
8. Thomas =. Geary IA. Robert b. b"yd
\ Is. Hiram A. Porter.
b..Sames Ninterbottom Is Wm. Lsimbeer
q. Daniel T. Crowley. l7.yoei W. Mason
n John FIa Ia. chester A. Arthur
s.. John J. O'Bren 10 Isaac o. Hunt
10 Charles 4 story 20 WIN. A Darling
IL. .George Bliss I'"m hAW,W
The Convention on the announcement OF the Commit
Gee adjourned until Friday night at o'clock and the
Committee retired for deliberaton TO room behind the
scenes.
IL subsequently ascertained that subcommittee
OF seven, consisting of Laimbeer, Boyd Bliss, Arthur
Spencer Geary, and Mason appointed by the main
Committee determine upon the terms 1t might be ex
pedlent to offer Apollo Hail. to confer with committee
from that organization to-day and report to the Com
mitiee OF 81 Friday morning.
stated in the Hall by members OF the Committee
after the session that the Appollo Hall organization
certainly be offered the Sheriff. one Judge OF the
Supreme Court and Coroner The ani-Apooites seem
ad 10 have dropped out OF existence after the resolution
for conference carried, and not voice OF disap
probation heard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

N,tropoltan Hotel - Bishop Conroy OF h,"s sc,
Bhop wsdhsns Of oss.usbo L,st Go, G I'D col
t.o, Usur, seeretssv Of State New E..I, AZ
Ssnsry. w.shinson 81 Eso'a. Eosl-e.. P,so Railroad
b Morgan .0ra.a Gsnrs. n@,s
R,.son H,pdicksss Of Providence Brercort tsnA
HSe"s. Bcei-Tbe HOn R. C P."O1. NJ N ksssp
ert;s, Dir, STAFF H. Ramsey Of Albany, Dr. Tran.
s,Copsrt.,nsn woodbridge Of Vermont the b9n S,o, Hos
IN John Dunlap Of Boston.
.oa. W. Miller Superintendent q hs Insu"p s. Foney
prI.dsins,, 1bsdrk Holl-H p. Bore, Ph'd' IT, Uou,,-
aa Bons,-G.n Alexander shss Army; ssTl,. n An.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
THE RRooKLYN srREEr-rAvlXe RMLs.l

Judge Gilbert yesterday, issued writ of
mandamus against the Joint Board of Aldermen and
city Supervisors and each member OF that body, com
mandng them to IN the cy tax budget az O'Clock
this morning the OF sl2506O SO, being part OF tho
expense OF repairing certain streets in the Western Dis
tFict OF Brooklyn The papers we're served yesterday
afternoon. THIS new mandamuE was lssned Ia cOnse-
dusnce OF quorum of momDers not being IN attendance
al the meeting " Tuesday evening. II is rumOred that
several OF The Eastern District members Of the Joint
Board indignant at this action aud have eXpresse
determination 10 continue their opposition To apprO
prating te money, the ground that the act does
gross INJUSTICE " thelr section Of the city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

few days ago, who were TO report upon the proper
measures be taken obtain popular expression on
Aston House yesterday The full report VIII be mace on
Friday NJ the same place.
Plof. George Cromwell gave an art enter
talnment last night TO large sssembage I'm the Churen
M the Dsciples
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HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT AnRIYALa

rHgHsonBrER YESTERDAY. AT HUoSuTs. IN BkoAp" -. a.
p.m-5lo YooB-b9o 3n n.-e0o AdDiEh-os Az ="
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LECTURES AND MEETINGS.
The Committee appointed at meeting In
the interest Of the snnexauon OF Weslchesttr County u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

THr LIMITS or SCIENCE, reply to Mr.. God
viz ~ irsi IA TEIsUNE LECrjKE EXTRA No. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

"BLow. Blow, THOU WINTER WINDS. This
sh..uer.a 81 c s to be obeyed speedily 10 - lhe tnsge,
zion that spuii.mtr n .e .eoud tuv Their h hSohs ~
tore, r Al 10 Zl2 Prescott House, anu 10 th fu
Ayru o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

FoREsTs-Their Preservation and Renewal
INT sj'e Abl, treated BY D. fnln Houh he
Portland
EIrRA No. 10. Pnee 10 cent?, by mail Address
Tar rRIBrSH. NewNOfk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

E,prNscUrIn's FAIL STYLES or GENrLE-
r. Of material elegance Of tith ava lurabl
ty thu, csr1o, ,ufa, Try them At No us NassaasI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

Povrpoy's BAND TRUssEs, IA Broadway, y
Y A.. ne te,t tat,hci.on guaranteed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23

All who want a Superior Garment for gen.
,l,en or e III please them 10 quality sVs ~ea 'h'
rrca should cal. o. tue
TtAr,,esy HrSrKK Co. 3gs, 400 and 4O2 BoWery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-23
Ham Twrs AND CRUSHED WHEAT.

HARD TIMES AND CRUSHED w HEAT
To ne Edilor Of The S,~ i.fk Tritune:
Pspcs disasters have their u'einl lessons 10 eoh
ou,nee Of hs rr,ssrt condition Of G have been obliged seek
sog Ill matter. pertaining living lnyestganng The question
N p v,, nouung fool CHANGED upon the prepa
ZION 81 White Whes manufactured by T. b. smith Co..
hot sIcsim EuekaW have inter
.s ih, beyond pc-u1erng friends that
beb will valuable hesoei The above article found ~
nv grocer oubt standard article "a he stock Of
al dealers. VERY truly yoafi. bcoNoA'r.
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ADnUuncemenH

BrGxrrr's COCAINE makes the hair grow.
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STATEN ISLAND.

EDGARToN.-The President of the Board of
Trustees indicted by the last Grand Jury OF the
County Court for misdemeanor IN office, in issuing
voucher without Of law At the last meeting OF
the Board he made an explanation in which he admit
ted that he wrong in signing the voucher, but in
sisted that IL through aud by the cOnnyancc
OF a certain member Of the Board whose name he de
cned to give, and who instrumental afterward In
having him indicted. II is probable that some further
developments will be made at the next meeting OF the
Board Meantime petition Is before The Board asking
for Of the President aud Treasurer Oats
signed by a nuRnber Of prominent tax payers.