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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-21

The Body or = Suicide Claimed ~ Two
Different Persons.

The Body OF . Suicide Claimed ~ Two
Different Persons.
The body OF the young man found in the river at
the foot of King street on Thursday, with travel
ling bag filed with nat irons attached by strong
cord to his left wrist and a pistol shot wound In
his right temple, was removed to the Morgue on
Wiloughby street, to await Identification. Yester'
day morning woman named Mrs. Floyd, Of 523
Grand street, Z. D., called at the M0rguc, made
careful examination OF the remains, and stated to
the Keeper Mr.. MCGUIRE, tnat the body was that OF
her son-In-law, Charles Deal a clerk In the Cont
mental Insurance Company's oflice, In New York.
cisely like that which her son-in-aw wore when he
left home She said there had been an unpleasant
relationship between the deceased and his wife,
and she had no doubt but he had become discOur-
the travelling bag containing the nat irons. There
were also two other characteristics about the de-
ceased which lett no doubt In her mind as to his
identity. He had two large projecting teeth and
q double upper lip.
her name as Mrs. Lena Merker visited the Morgue,
and on seeing the body exclaimed. "That ism my
FerdinandP' She stated that Ferdinand Merker
was her husband and was German tailor on
Throop avenue, Williamsburg, and mad been away
from the Williamsburg Savings Bank and
weeks ago. she said, he drew $500 from
the Pension ONCE, and that was the last she heard
after he drew the money. and the agent told her
she was day too late. She said to the keeper that
her husband had pistol shot wound on his left
arm, but upon examining the arm there was no
to shake her conviction that the body was that
OF her Ferdinand.
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AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.

Sixth and Last Day OF the Spring Racing
Meeting at jerome Park-The Five
Events and the Entries-PO0I Selling
Last Evening.
This is the sixth and last day OF the Spring racing
meeting at Jerome Park, and judging from the
number OF events on the card and their character,
1t will, undoubtedly, prove q brilliant wind-up to
the very successful reunion OF the Jockey Club
First the list is the Weatherby Stakes for three
year-olds; 5000 entrance, half forfeit with
$1,000 added; winner Of the Belmont
Stakes to carry lbs extra, OF the Ladtes'
Stakes lbs. extra dash OF one mile ana three
quarters. This closed with thirty-two nOmina-
tons; but the probable starters will be representa-.
tives from the following stables :-Belmonts, Lit
tells, Hunter 4 Travers' and Crinstead's.
Second OF the events will be . free Handicap
Sweepstakes of s25 each, II not declared out, with
OF the stakes; closed and named on the 10th
Instant; dash OF one mile and quarter. In this
o. lbs. -; Brennas ss lbs Edgar colt IS lbs; The
Nurse. 20 lbs; vespucius, 100 lbs StockW00d,
100 bs Woodbine loo lbs and Bacxaen loo lbs :,
$1,000 for all ages, entrance money to second
horse, dash of three miles. The condition OF this
ent owners~shoud start; but as there were two
entries only. Donahue's chestnut horse Sanford
did not fll and consequently fell through. Later
in the day, however, the stewards Of the club,
after decided the TO two a
be OF the most satisfactory character. and
hence they arranged that the third race should
be q selling race, purse OF 5000; the winner
to be sold for $1,000; il to be sold for $1,000 al
lowed lbs; for $3.50, allowed lbs; for $500, al
lowed II lbs. dash OF one and threequarter miles.
The fourth contest Is also selling race, purse OF
$500, entrance money to second horse; winner to
be sold for $1,000; II to be sold Tor $500, allowed
3 lbs; for $780, allowed lbs. for $780, allowed
IL lbs. dash OF mile. The entries for the third
and fourth races will close on the course at one
O'Clock to-day
The last race is Handicap Steeplechase for o
purse OF $500, OF which 500 goes to the second
horse; entrance free; three or more to start;
about two and half miles. For this there Will APP
pear before the starter D. J. Bannatyne's brown
geding Duffy, years Old, I56 lbs. J. G. K. Law
rence's chestnut horse Village Blacksmith, aged:
152 lbs. J. Boughrum's chestnut gelding SOrrcl
Dan, aged, las lbs. Joseph Donahue's chestnut
colt George West years Old, l46 lbs. and J. Wal
den s bay colt Victor, years old, 100 lbs
Pools were sold on these events last night at the
Jockey Club rooms, Madison avenue and twenty
seventh street. and at the rooms OF Mr.. Chamber
lin, ,148 Broadway. The following average quota
tons will give an idea Of what the betting frater-
nifty thought OF the respective entries:-
WEATHERBY STAKES.
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ANOTHER SUPPOSED SUICIDE.

~ MAN C'O0mQ SmUI In BROOKLYN
Yesterday morning, while Oficer Mccormick, OF
the Ninth subprecinct. was patrolng his beat on
Harmon street, near Evergreen avenue, he dis
covered the body OF a man lying beneath maple
tree. He thought at first the man was Sleep
ing, but on making close examination
he discovered double barrelled pistol
with one chamber empty, lying by his side. and q
pistol shot wound In his left breast. The deceased
was well dressed and not more than TWENTY-FIVE
years OF age. The body was taken to the station
house where, upon searching 10, the photograph OF
young lady was found In an inside vest
pocket TWO nve cent pieces and box
or pistol caps and package OF powder
were found In another pocket. There was no card
or letter about the body which would lead to iden-
tifcaton and his features were unfamiliar TO those
who saw him. The picture Of the young lady was
taken ut photograph gallery on Broadway, Il. ID.
Coroner whitehIll had the body removed to the
Dead House In Williamsburg, as IL is supposed he
belongs In that section OF the city,
Az late hour last night the young man who
was found shot on Hartman street, near Evergreen
avenue, was Identified as Philip webber, aged
s srSaC years. who boarded At No. %
identified by his brother. The unfortunate
young man had been suffering from lever and
ague for over i've years, and ns he could not get
cured he stated that he was tired Of living. HIS
mother resides In Germany. He contracted his
illness In the regular army, In which he served two
years.
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SOM men; m MORTON; aug win plcRaxe through
the stone and frozen ground.


The Testimony or Hannah, wife OF Joe.
About an hour after getting on board Cap.
Nj. Morton undressing MIN and washing his feet;
Captain Hall was sick; he spoke about beng sick
and vomiting: he said he had vomited three times
since he came on board; asked him II he had got
cold he said he felt well enough in the morning.
Q. Was he numb on one sldeY
Q. What did he say else9 A. Nothing else az
that time he wanted me to make ready things for
journey new, Win Tyson and Chester; ne Thought ne
70 be ready next day but one.
g DID he say anything about the cofree' A. Not
Q. When did he say anything about 1t 10 You Z
4 Next day; very sick then; worse than last
night; observed him close; he was very sleepy;
9 Did he say anything to you about coffee being
began to get better; then he talked about the
coifee; he said the coffee made him sick; too
sweet for hum ut made me sick and 70 vomit."
z, he said 1t was too sweet for hlnf A. Yes;
that was all used TO make coffee for him and tea;
he said he never saw anything like the conee he
took on coming on board.
q Did he say anything to you about anybody
having poisoned him? A. When something was
the matter with his head, and he was hallooing
and talking, he spoke Of sOmep0dy having poisoned
him; but only when he was crazy.
O. Did you believe anybody had poisoned hum
A. No. did not believe It,
O. Did Captain Hall have any quarrel A. No
quarrel that know OF.
q Youwere with him every day while sick A.
Yes, str.
O. You never heard him accuse anybody OF hav-
ing poisoned him except when delirious a. No.
O. DID Captain Hall speak to you after his first
sickness regarding his feelings2 A. Captain Hall
told me after his first sickness that his stomach
was all right and thought he would get better.
T. Did he tell you anything about his papers2
A. Oh, yes; he said TO take care Of the papers get
them home and give them TO the Secretary; il any
thing had happened to the Secretary to give them
to some one else; after his death told Captain
Buddlngton OF this charge several times; he said
he would give them to me by and by.
O. We're you with HIM when he died2 A. Yes,
sir.
O. How was ne when he died? A. Very bad ;
would halloo: he wanted Captain Buddington 70
come up stairs; Joe got up all the rest got up; did
not know us then he thought he was dreaming. I
asked him what lie was about; he did not know
what he was saying; he looked at me, and wanted
to know where Hannah was; did not know me;
then, till ship came south, Joe was hunting ana
remained on board.
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TIE BROOKLYN HEALTH BOARD.

The Brooklyn Board Of Health met yesterday
afternoon and received complaints from several
sections Of the city in regard to existing nuisances.
A stable containing sixteen cows on Magnolia
street and stable with sixteen horses Hicks
street were complained OF. sergeant Rogers
made report to the Sanitary Inspector
in regard to the condition OF the boats
used by the offal contractor. lie says
they are in q dangerous and nlthy condition, and
much OF the night soil into the river He ID also
OF the opinion that the loads are dumped into the
river, from the fact that the boats are absent rom
the dock but short time. The report was placed
on ne. DR.. Conkng offered q resolution request
ing the Board OF city works to prohibit the filing
in or sunken lots with ashes and garbage, and also
to order the contractors to remove thegarbago
once day. The resolutions were adopted.
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THE BROOKLYN FRIDGE.

The Stock List Of the Company and the
- Amount Paid fH.
The directors or the East River Bridge Company
say that the work shall be pushed forward, and
that there is no lack OF confidence in the success
o. the enterprise entertained by any OF the stock
holders. The capital STOCK of the company was
fixed by the charter at $5,ooO,ooO with the privi-
lege of issuing bonds If necessary, for $5,OoOo0o
more, which would make $10,OoO,oOO IN all.
The $5,000,000 OF stock was divided into
81, 900 shares OF 500 each, OF which the city OF
New York took $4,000 shares and the city OF Brook
Ign took 30O shares the provso that 1000 shares
should first be taken by the private stockholders
having been complied with.
The following is list of the private stockholders,
with the amount OF their shares respectively and
the instruments already paid to date
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Total amount paid in up 70 date, $3gZS,UW
The cities have already paid eighty per cent, and
are therefore not affected by the recent order OF
the Board alluded to. As stated, the ninth install
ment was due yesterday, when notification that
the amount thereof was required to be paid in was
sent to the various stockholders including the
two Cities The amount just paid In under the
recent order IL about thirty-nye thousand
four hundred dollars. When to this Is
added the ninth instalment just called for
OF $500, 000 the total funds hand will he about
$685. 400. But from this must be deducted the
amount due from Tweed Sweeny, Connolly ana
Smith thereon, which 10 $I6,s0O. This will leave
on hand about $5l8, 600, sufficient for the needs Of
the work Tor at least Blk months to come. When
this Is consumed, the last instalmcnt on the
S. 0u0 which is $500 0O0 will be called for, and
this will probably carry operations through the
year. The company may then Issue the bonds for
$4,000, 900 more as authorized.
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THE FRENCH BILLIARDIsT.

Francois Ubassy, the French billiard sensation
gave private exhibition before few friends at
Chris 0'Conor's last evening. He played game
OF French caroms with Mons. Isidore, In which he
made runs OF 65 and 81, besides numberless smaller
ones At the close he gave an exhibition OF Dadsse
shots, which In variety rivaed the ordinary
changes OF an amateur on the carom, ending with
night he will play several games with noted pro-
fessionals and on Monday night as champion OF
France at the international tournament. he will en-
counter Maurice Daly, the champion OF America.
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On Sunday evening last a small boat, containing
John W. Higgins aud one or two other young men,
was run down in the Harlem River OF 10th street,
by one or the Harlem passenger boats and all
hands precipitated into the water. Higgins was
drowned, but his companions we're rescued. The
remains OF the drowned man were recovered yes
terday and taken to his late residence, "a Third
avenue, where Coroner keenan, was notified to
hold an inquest Deceased, who was married
man. was twenty years OF age.
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James K. Poik VINO was one length ahead Of Han
rryrrell; Mary A. Whitney sixth, George seventh.
THIRD Heat-Hali Tyrren was withdrawn, having
tne cramp badly. James <. Polk was nrst away,
Young Bruno second Lady Ross third, Grace Ber-
Going around the turn James K. Polk bolted and
neatly upset Mr.. Ferguson from the sulky. He was
when the others passed the quarter pole. Young
Bruno LED one length in thirty-six and half sec
osG lengths IN 2,
o. George the latter being one length ahead Of
the rear. At the hafmile pole, which was
passed In l;il5s. Bruno and Lady Ross were
ae ana sae w raes seSrp p third George
then broke up and Lady Ross went on with the
lead. At the three-guartcr pole she three
ahead OF Grace Bertram. the latter being half q
length in advance Of Mary A. Whitney, who was
more away from James X. Polk. George then
closed rapidly on Lady Ross, and most vigorous
ana eschg strasge was s Gnoa nnl tae e
heat by ralf length. Lady Ross was four lengths
ahead Of Mary A. Whitney, who was neck i IN 'front.'
Time OF the heat, 2:31a.
Fourth Heat.-James X. Polk was withdrawn.
Lady Ross took the lead, Bruno second, Grace Der.
tram third, George fourth Mary A. whitney nth.
AT the quarter-poe George led BY o head In thirty
Of crazy
ney ffth. At the hali-mile pole George led two
lengths IN l:llh, Bruno second, one length ahead
Mary A. Whitney Going, up the hill Bruno began
TO close on George, and he soon took sides with
him, and at the rocks showed In 'front.'.
Bruno led one length and a half at
the threequarter POLE George second three lengths
ahead OF Lady Ross, Grace Bertram fourth. Mary
A. Whitney far in the Bruno came away and
won the heat by four lengths, George second, two
lengths ahead OF Lady Ross, the latter being one
length In front OF Grace Bertram, Mary A. whitney
dozen lengths behind Time OF the heat, 2:slH.
The following Is
SUMMARY
SAME DAY-Purse ST., 200; $3.50 to the first, $3.50
to the second ana $500 to the third horse mile
heats, best three in flve in harness.
John Lovett's br. h. Young Bruno ...... / /
George IIaner's b. Y. George. .............
d. Mace's b. m. Lady Ross. ..............
d. Pffer's CHI IN. Grace Beltram. ........ 3
p. Manee's b. M Mary A. whitney 9
G. N. Furgusons oh. &. j. X. Polk. ..... dr.
G. RosDoro's b. 6. Hall Tyrrell formerly
:. Y. SWitZ) ..............,.............6 ur.
G. Wright's CHI. 4. Constitution. ......... DIR.
M. koden's b. g. Castle Boy. ............. dr..
TINE.
quarter. Hail. Nile.
First heat. $50 1:l1 2:2sA
Second heat. IS 1:l0H 2:29k
Third heat. ......... 36n 1:l1h 2:3lX
Fourth heat........ 81 1:111S ASK
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INDICTED FOR MURDER.
BrNGHAMToN, June

BINaHAMToN June 20. 1873.
The Grand Jury presented an indictment to-day
against Mrs. Rosa Canning, for the murder OF her
mother, Mrs. Rosa Connty, about the middle OF
May. This 10 the case Of slow murder, occupying q
year.
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First Heat-James X. Polk had the best OF the
start Grace Bertram second, Mary A. whitney
third, Young Bruno fourth Lady Ross fifth, Hall
soon after leaving the score. At the quarter pole,
which was passed In thirty-nve seconds and half,
James x. POLK led one length, Grace Bert IRAN
mary A. whitney nth, George sixth, Hall Tyrrell
seventh and on break. Going along the
lower turn Young Bruno passed those In front
the half-nile pole one length ahead OF Grace
Bertram, who was TWO lengths In advance OF
Lady Ross the latter eignt Lengths ahead o. James me,
Tyrrell seventh Time I'LL. At the three .quarter
pole Young Bruno led two lengths. Grace Bertram
second, na!f . length ahead OF Lady Ross the lat,
was three lengths In advance Of Mary A. whitney,
the latter four lengths In advance OF James X.
The lead and won The heat by length George Sec
ond, head In front OF Grace Bertram, who was
two lengths ahead Of Lady Ross, Mary A. Whitney
NTH, Hall Tyrrell, sixth, James K. Polk seventh.
second Heat-James X. Polk was first away,
Young Bruno second, Lady Rsss third, Mary A.
sixth. George seventh. At the quarter pole Young
Bruno led half length, In thirty.ayc seconds
James X. Polk second, Lady Ross third. Grace Der.
sixth and George seventh, being 100 yards behind,
ne having broken up and stopped on the turn:
Gong along the lower turn Young Bruno continued
70 sn0s AZ "s the hsieme poie. snfsa Hon.
James X. Polk second, half q length in
front or Lady Ross, the latter two lengths
in front OF Hall Tyrren Mary A. whitney sixth
George far behind. AZ the three quar- ter pole
Young Bruno led one length and half, Lady Ross
who was half length IN advance OF James X. POLK
the latter twelve lengths ahead OF Mary A. Whit
ney; Hall Tyrrell sixth, George far behind Bruno
Is%y Ross length IN ais cns Of Grace
Beytram che latter ten lengths In advance Of
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Frederick Meyers Replies 10 the Ones
tfons on the Subject.

A. When Captain Hall returned to the ship after
his sledge Journey, he complained about sickness
in the bowels, and went to bed; he complained as
soon as he came nome; the next day he was found
paralyzed on the left side: he remained IN this
state for three days; then he got the use OF his
limbs again, and got a little better; soon alter
warl he became delirous and remained
so, more or less, till he died; he died
two weeks after his return; the physician
on board stated that 1t was case OF apo
from the first; he was paralyzed three days,
know from actual observation; he died and was
buried on the shore southeast OF the anchorage OF
the ship about half mile, and small nag was set
up 10 mark the place OF interment; at the time
nothing else could be put up; the ground was
could dig into the ground, so the place was only
marked with small dag at the time, with the In
tenton 10 replace It by board as soon as the Sum-
mer set In; tnat was done afterwards.
=. HOW soon ala you see Captain Hail after ne
there is very low and we could see from the obser-
vatory to the ship, and could see any person COM
Ing from the ship to the observatory or going to
the ships we saw Captain Nall and party
returning and I met him half way between
versatsn with MIN; do not Know whether any
body was with him then; l believe Captain Tyson,
but am not certain; somebody was with him, but
conld not say who it was; the conversation was
such as Is usual asked him how he felt, and was
very happy TO see HIM back he told me at the time
thai he feft very well; soon afterward came back
To the ship, and I found Mr.. Merton busy in
getting Captain Hall 70 bed; he had already
Complained about being sick, and while
was there he went TO bed; Il then
lar watches then. and my watch commencedi !
only heard he was sick at his bowels when came
on board every time came on board snip saw
him. because lived In the same caDin; DR.. Bessels
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The Testimony OF Joseph Ebrerbing
tEsuutmau joel. N

below.
supper somebody told me Captain Hall was very
sick just alter he came on board
Q. Tell US all about it, A. He did not come TO
supper; then went to see Hannah; had driven
sledge very hard, and alter supper went to sleep
o0wn pa d nI not sas se suP S tSa
night; saw him next morning, sunday morning;
he did not speak; he remained abed; after break
fast ne asked to speak to me he says, every sick
last night - asked him what is the matter he says,
lido not know took cup OF cofcc in little while
two or three days; complained or stomach, head
ache and boneache; alter ne got better go to see
@ ,ns a ala know
thing perhaps crazy; tried to speak him; ne
did not know me; wish to stay with him; Cap.
tain Hall called me to stay with him; after he got
better asked him what made him sick; he says,
II don't know" everybody went to break
was better; he said 81 have been sick; don't know
whether VIII live or mott" asked him, DO you
know what IS mater he can't tell what
after getting breakfast wanted TO find out what
was the matter with him; man came down into
after that Hannah talked 70 him; every
morning was absent seal hunting; ! over
Hall; wanted to hear; Captain Buddington said
he was sick again; did not know me; once in
while he called .'HalIoo, Joep' then did not know
me; two nights he was very sick; died two nights
Q. Did he speak to You again A. Last time did
speak to him; he did not know me-; l gave him
glass OF wafer; he could not swallow 1t; 1t came
from MS nose.
Q. How long was he sick altogethere A. think
about two weeks.
Q. Did he say anything else' A. Nothing else.
q. He did not say anything about being poi
soned9 A. Yes, something; can't tell sure; after
getting to ship he asked me-
'Now, JOE you DRINK BAD COFFEEr'
told him no; did not feel sick.
z. Did you drink Of the same coffee A. do not
know; the cook gave 1t to me.
Q. What more did Captain Hall say ? A. That the
cof1ee made him sick.
A. i e sa' '"'' "H'n you n''' "'n' 20 sec MN
q. Did he talk to you afterwardS A. No; that
was the last time he talked In that way.
Q. We're you with him when ne died A. AT
that time very sick; did not know anything: could
not swallow; Captain Buddinston called me In the
morning.; he said, "captain Hall very near dying;
most dead;r then got up and 60 see his breath
was gone. J0e and Hannah much afrected.l Ii
was very hS~1 at that time; our friend gone did
not see him much when he died.
q. Did Captain Hall tell you at any time, when he
knew what he was saying, that anybody had
poisoned him A.. once, all alone he tell me "Rad
q. When did be tell you that A. That time he
WIS little better.
Q. That was the only time he spoke oft A. Yes.
q. Did you ever hear any body else speak OF IL 2
A. Some time after that heard Captain Budding
ton and all the men In cabin talk; did not know
what they mean; could not understand all they
say; can't say what2
vile and little child.
b. who read the service A. Mr.. Bryan.
Q. Who Dug the grave A. Captain Tyson, with
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SUMMARY.

FLEETWOOD PARE, June 20-Trottlng.-Purse
81 OO0 for horses that have beaten 1888; 5000
to FIRST $3.50 to the second and $3.50 to the third
horao 10 han has n