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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
RIVERSIDE AVENUE.
How the Work on It Should BE Done
and BY What DEPARTING nt-The West
Side Association Contrasts Mcssys. Van
E<,..A Esr~

How the Work on 1t should BE Done
and BY What Departmcnt-TheW West
Side Association Contrasts Mcssrs, Van
Mort and Green.
The following letter has been sent to Mr.. VII.
liam B. Woodin Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Cities, by Mr.. William X. Martin, President OF
the vest Side Association, in relation to the bill
for the improvement OF Riverside and other ave.
nues, now before the Legislature -
WEST SIDE ASSOCIATION, New YORK March z 1874
Hon M,t o. WoopIN, Chairman Of the senate Com
DEAR siR-This association has been in existence for
Ss q S q
those directly interested in the Riverside and
o We dssr h. passage Of the bin reported by your
20 IN rea or h 70 no s
been needless against our Confined u
sus a asou sa%e Ms' M ess
On Se @ o s Their
meme T s me- ssss a9 Of s ha the
work On IN
ri We ss@ sgs Ss
Third still necessary and important for tho
s sass are S d
Mr. oimstead for laying out the avenue anew by drive
%.fs sD 81 Isl. sSS
ais s soas p naSs
all been PROVIDED for whom the map was filed in March
1858 ne neNner examined nor foresasv the conditions
now found TO be controlling P~-' "'~" WIG
Aud now we wan! the work done, ana we have paid
for our share cost Of the work TO us the stion
wnethsr p sns w9.n snsa be performed by Depart
y one Of efficiency We uhhesitatins in our declare
4 must be given to the Department OF PnSIic WorSs
The claim OF the rark Department that the avenue now
becomes park drive and should be Constructed
sy @em tor on. the sake q uniformity Of plan
nne ~ Aea- AaaIAa rsssouabsj but me
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
The WALTZ MURDER TRIAL.


'CATsxrLI. N. T., March 2, 1874
Joseph Waltz, the murderer Of Harmon Hoichert
was put on trial In the Circuit Court here at two
O'Clock this afternoon The prisoner has made q
full confession. showing that no deliberately bat
tered out the brains OF the scissors-grinder while
asleep, Win hatchet, subsequently buryine tho
GERS where TO find the body, and It has been dug
up. with most Of the m0Dsy taken Hom HOlche5
| alter death
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03

BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN

The regular meeting OF this Board was held yes
terday afternoon, Assistant Alderman Isaac SOM
mers presiding.
The Mayors veto message In regard TO the ordi-
nance concerning slippery vault covers pub
lished In the HERALD few days ago. was received
and placed on file.
Assistant alderman SIMoNsON introduced an
ordinance IN regard 70 slippery coal hole coverings
on sidewalks which meets the objections OF the
Mayor to the ordinance on the same matter passed
some weeks ago. which was vetoed by the Mayor
and referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
Other minor resolutions we're proposed and
acted upon, after which the Board adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
ANOTHER ESCAPE FROM SING SING.

When the hour for closing sing Sing Prison ar
rived last evening It was asceraned. to the aston
ishment of the onlcials, that Johnny the Greek"
was nowhere to be found. This notorious thief
was last sent up to serve term only a few months
since, and from his perfect knowledge OF the
prison and it, surroundings IL ia probable that he
Will make good hts escape. In this latter event
the police Of New York will have . speedy oppor.
tppiu II NapifagARG thaIS yiailsAcA,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
SUICIDE OF A GERMAN.

About three O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
body OF a man was found lying by the roadside be.
tween Astoria and Flushing. 1t proved to be that
for several months previous to his death. pistol
lay beside him, with which he Is believed to have
shot himself The bali passed through his head.
BE had been wandering about for some time and
had been out OF employment for two months,
Wnlcn 10 believed 70 haVe affected his mind. Tbe
tOr0no1 Was QOtihed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
CITY AND COUNTY TREASURY.

Comptroller Green reports the following disburse.
ments ana receipts OF the treasury yesterday:-
DISBURSEMENTS.
Claims paid number OF warrants y amounting to 81 S67
Pay rolls number OF warrants 1873 amounting 10 1924
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Total number Of warrants LsO, amounting to SllzO9I
RECEIPTS.
From taxes OF 1873 and interest. 0Sl
from arrears OF taxes assessments and INTEREST,"
FROM coiiecuon OF assessments and INTEREST,". a049
from marker rens...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. LIZA
From water rents Observation-Disclosures. 3n
IRON heehseS-Mayor's Omce ................. 80
From sales "City Reoord zone week.. .......... 23
From ices ana nnes-Health Department..... 567
FROM iees aha hiesCDstrct Courts. ......:... Sl7
Bank. Observation-Disclosures. a6s2
Total .........$ 24s
Comptroller Green paid yesterday, through Paw.
master Moor Falls aborers on docks TO 25th inst
amour ting to $l5,854
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03

1879.
The Librarian OF Congress to-day received from
the Corporation OF London, through the Depart
ment OF State, Q medal accompanied by the tol-
lowing correspondence
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Feb q, 1874.
ANswoRTH ~ sPorF0Rp, ESQ.,, Librarian OF Con-
SRI transmit herewith letter ana accompa.
nylng medal received u rom ON the Corporation Of the
HAMILTON FISH.
The following is copy Of the letter alluded
to-
GUILDHALI, E. c., Feb. IA, 1874.
Sir i am directed by the Corporation Of the City
OF London TO forward TO you the accompanying
for the recovery from illness of His Royal Hghness
the Prince OF Wales, in order that it may be de-
posted IN the Library at washington. lam, sir.
JOHN B. MoNcKToN, Town Clerk.
40 THE LIBRARIAN, STATE LIBRARY, WASHINGTON
A., the medal is IN bronze, about three inches in
and choir Of st. Paurs and q throng OF worship.
pers. On the right OF the medal are the royal arms
cipaity of London. A ribbon on either side con.
tains the legend National Thanksgiving for the
London" and Deiow-s7th Februsrs. ls Ss me
reverse represents a female figure on dais hold
ing IN her Ieit hand torch and the right pointing
by whose side stands the Prince. On the lett OF
the figure stands Britannia, with shield and trident
they SAID unto me- Let US 20 into the house Of the
Lord" On the top Of the case containing the
medal are the city arms and the words :-'sIn COM
memoration Of the national thaniseiyIna at ST.
Paups Cathedral, 9th February, 1872, for the
restoration to health OF Il. r. H. Prince of wales.
Mayor; Sir Francis Wyatt Trnxott, Alderman; Sir
John Bennett, Knit, +. r. A. s., Sheriff; William
Lawiy, Esq, chairman Of Committee
Unwilling Of Browns Statue OF Clinton.
Browns bronze statue Of George Clinton, a
contribution from the State OF New yorr to .n.
Statue Gallery OF the CAPITOL was uncovered TO-DAY
and attracted much attention. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
DETECTIVE ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS
HIMSELF,

The committee then ADJOURNED to saturday next
at ten O'Clock A. NJ.
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the next IN grade below him, among his present
subordnates, as his legal successor. and 1t Is be-
Neved he does not propose to be removed except
~ prescribed by law. Meanwhile General Butler
who Ii giving his attention to doctorng up and re-
vtHlng the civil service to-day In consultation
with Mr.. Haines. The Senator from PENNSYLVANIA
has now four Of the most important positions In
the Treasury Department under his patronage,
viz. :-Register, Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
First Auditor and Commissioner Of Customs.
Suspension OF Omccrs Under Charges OF
lmpeacnment.
bill introduced by Mr.. Butler, of Massachu-
setts to-day, provides that whoever, being civil
0cacer OF the United States, shall be presented for
impeachment for high crimes or misdemeanors
~ the House OF Representatives to the Senate Of
the United States shall thereupon be suspended
from HI functions and authority vested in him by
virtue o. MS once, and all salary, pay and emolu.
"ehts "mcu might otherwise 60 to him therein,
Will NC shaii DC discharged from such impeach-
ment by the Judgment f/the Senate or bv the
withdr@wai or such impeachment by the House
OF representatives.. The duties. rnnct,ons
Jurisdiction and powers Of such suspended off,cer
curing the Term OF sucn suspension may be exer-
csed By another of1cer authorized by law To eyer.
c~e the Inncuons OF the ONCE. In case of the
resignation, death or inability Of such civil oe,cer
OF the United Stafes or in case no provision has
been made by law. the President ia author-
lied to appoint an o1lcer with like powers, juris-
dicti0n and authority to perform the dnties or
such suspended officer during the time for which
he shall remain 30 suspended, who shaN receive
the salary, pay and emouments which, would
~HhArNtss belong TO such Suspended o1ncer.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31
A Brave Boy.

Among the incidents of bringing in boys is the following: Some four of five boys went out sailing at Pembroke, Me-, and the boat was upset. The old est boy, about eighteen years old, son of John Babcock, a workman in the Iron Works made the rest take hold of the gunwale of the boat, while he went behind and began to push her ashore. One of the boys let go and sunk, when the Babcock boy dived down and brought him up, making him again take distance the boy again let go and sunk, when Babcock, as before, dived and brought him up, after which he went to the stern of the boat again and began pushing her ashore, but was taken with cramps and sunk before reaching the shore. The body was re- covered two hours afterwards,
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31
SALISBURY, CONN.,, FRIDAY, JULY 3l, 1874

desirous of communicating something of importance which was burdening his mind. The remains were buried at Princeton, by the side of his parents, and the funeral was honored by mili- tary ceremonies. His relatives (the Edwardses) subsequently erected plain but elegant headstone. He survived Theodosia twenty four years, and left no children-at least none that bore his name. The report that the pirate Gibbs confessed murdering Theodosia is sufficiently refuted by the fact that when that noted criminal was in the city prison Burr was alive, and if any such confession had been made he would have heard of it. Theodosia no doubt perished in storm, which left no survivors of the crew or passengers. Burr, like Gain, bore till death the mark of 8 great crime.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31

of three columns in length, which the victim knew mnst be printed or one subscriber would be lost. ..t r=g
 the large majority, and, thanks to the progress of the age. will soon be past to all. You who endure such martyr dom have come into your kingdom and revel in Taylor presses and patent fold CTS, and subscribers who pay in ad- vance, while you who began the busi- ness in the better time smile compla- gently as you are told of the former trials of your brethren. The sleek men whom now see before me are not the famished-looking class who would have assembled here twenty-five years ago, some of whom had taken up Journalism because there was dearth of school teaching or an overstock of dry goods clerks in the community.
 But you have assumed the business as profession, honorable. respectable and remunerative. The demand for your productions is continually grow ing, and probably the next twenty-five years will witness almost as great change as the last. ..'.5 |.
 There is not a newspaper man in the country who is not interested in ex- tending the influence and adding to the responsibility and good name of the press. As every hypocritical divine is a reproach to the ministry, and every shyster reflection on the legal fra ternity, so every newspaper that pur- sues a course calculated to detract from the reliability of journalism, and de- stroy the confidence of the people in the integrity of the press, affixes stigma on the entire profession and contrib utes to bring the calling into con- tempt. ..#... .a..s,.
 A newspaper fairly and conscientious ly conducted on broad principles of equity and justice is an ally of liberty and progress. When, however, it be- comes the organ of corrupt and vicious personality, the spokesman of one who gratiies his revenge and all his meaner passions through this medium, it be- comes a scandalous tool of oppression, the pest of the community in which it is published, and the enemy of every man who has any pride in the honor of the "fourth estate" -.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31
The FOur-Leaf Clover.

"They say," she thought, with shy delight,
 "There's charm in the four-leaf clover If that be so, will find that charm,
 If search the whole field over, For, oh who knows, if they tell me true, What four-leaf clover for me will do!' Sc down to the meadow she sped away
 To search for the charm there growing, Nor needed the sun that kissed her cheek,
 Nor the wind her golden hair blowing, But over the fragrant grass bent low, To see if the prize hid there or no. But was it the bird in the old elm-tree
 Who flew with the secret laden, And carried to Somebody near at hand
 The news of our little maiden? Or was it that Somebody wanted too To see where 8 four-leaf clover grewe For soon it happened that too heads bent
 In search of the wondrous clover, The while that pair of dimpled cheeks
 Were mantled with blushes over. But what if their search proved all for naught Since, with or without, the spell was wrought
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31
Damage by Lightning.

The damage done by lightning during the terrific storms this season appears to be much greater than at first was supposed. Throughout the country houses and barns almost innumerable were struck, and many of them de- stroyed, while fearful havoc was done among the trees of the forests. For years past belief has obtained that violent thunder-storms were becoming obsolete, somebody who was supposed to know having predicted that the iron network of railroads and. telegraphs which stretches over the land would have the effect to preserve the electri- cal equilibrium of the earth by distri- outing an equal amount of the fluid to every part But each summer brings it's great thunder-storms the same as ever, and the total amount in dollars of damage done annually by the lightning can only be counted by the million. This being the fact, the question as to how to avert such consequences in the future might we'll become serious one. There is no doubt that much greater safety might be insured by a more liberal application of Dr. Frank lin's invention-the lightning-rod. TT
 The destruction of 8 great oil depot in New Jersey, upsets another one of the little theories which scientific men had upheld in relation to the action of electricity. It has generally been, sup. posed that places where large masses of iron were stored were out of danger, as although they would be more likely to be visited by electric currents, the great size of the conductor would cause the current to be diffused and carried off without producing the usual shocK and accompanying heat. Iron steamships and vessels laden with iron rails or even iron ore were supposed by many to be exempt under the same rule. But the oil depot at Weehawken was little else than one great iron mass, and yet the ] lightning selected it for its victim.
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-31
Kate StOddard's Sanity.

The investigation into the sanity of Kate Stoddard, otherwise known as Lizzie Llyod King, charged with the murder of Goodrich, was held in Brooklyn. MT. Grey, of Boston, one of the counsel of Kate Stoddard, began to read the deposition of Harriet A. King, mother of the prisoner, where upon Kate Stoddard sprang from her seat, and rushing toward her lawyer, attempted to tear the paper from his hands. One of the court officers seized her and attempted to hold her back, but she struggled, and exclaimed in a loud and angry voice, "He shan't read that he's not my lawyer" Judge Moore said, If you do not keep quiet you cannot stay here." Kate replied, "What right has anybody to force themselves to be my counsel? I don't consider it any privilege to stay here." She was kept quiet with difficulty, and during the reading of the affidavit in- terrupted the proceedings with such remarks as "You're liar," l" I'm not insane," "No such occurrence as that took place" "He's sold me out" The affidavit of her mother is, in substance, as follows: -.. -r 'fo.-
 At about 13 years of age my child began to act strangely she wanted to be by herself {; her health was not good, and she had an unnatural craving for strange things there were times when she would not speak to. any one of us. When between 16 and IF years of age she left the high school and said she was going to the batting mill to work. She dressed herself in her shabbiest cloth ing, which was different from her gen. eral desire about dress. Then she wanted to go to the high school again. She remained around home about two years longer, and there was no comfort in her 1; she seemed to be all imagina- tion. When she was IS she went to school again; she studied very hard i; graduated at the head of her class of IA or 15 girls. One day during vacation she acted very strange. I said, :" Betty, any longer" She changed her dress, put on waterproof. and left the house it was misty night. She came back at g o'clock, and went up stairs without supper. This was Friday night. She did not come down until Sunday, and had not eaten, to the knowledge of any of the family. I had not dared to go into her room for years when she was there. afterward went into her room, and found written on her table '' Fri day night went to Little Pond with the intention of drowning myself. plunged into the water found it was too hard for me; foated on the water three hours. O 1 it was blissful." Her clothing was wet, her shoes hard and sandy. She left home on April 15, 1866, saying that she was going to Chelsea, and has not been home since, except for one night in the fall of 1867.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-28


The Chicago produce markets were generally
strong yesterday, some OF them being huoyant
Mess pork was active, and G5a7oc higher on op.
lions, closing at 5000 cash. aud s2oi5 seller the
year. Lard was active, and 34@50c per 100 lbs
higher, closing al 1875 cash, and sI246@i3e5
seller the year Lake freights were dull and
easier, closing at axe for wheat to Buffalo. Flour
ras quiet and unchanged. Wheat was active,
and &c higher, closing at s2llc for No. 9 spring
seller the month, and 93i+c for December. Corn
was active, and l55c higher, closing at Sic for
No. 2 seller the month, and 751sc for the year
Oats were active and Ie56e higher, closing Of
SIC cash, and BE seller the year. Rye was
quiet and hrmer, at s5@s51sc. Barley was active,
and 3f5c higher, closing at sles seller the
month, and sL24 for December Hogs closed
dull and weak. Sales at q, 5o,aJOs. Cattle were
active ard firm at s3Oo@s5ss. Sheep we're dull
and unchanged .; t25oG t4Iso.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-28

One day last week we "cuta stick and but
toned our brogues,' and took trip to Seneca,
where we picked up few items such as these;
A company OF respectable men has been form
ed for the purpose Of vening for coal, on an ex.
tensive scale. On the 10th inst, according to
prblic notice given BY H. Burrell, Supt. of the
seneca coal company. bids were received for
sinking shaft ten feet BY feet In the clear,
timbered and partitioned. There were several
bids, but as they were not satisfactory TO the
company, they were rejected. New bids nre so.
licited at time to be shortly named. The com
pany are in earnest, and determined to push the
work forward without delay.
A few evenings since young laverick from
Morris, who has been paying his desousrs to
very beautiful and worthy young lady at Seneca
having deneaned himself in a manner that some
Of the Seneca boys thought ungentemanly' was
treated to rotten egg serenade. He don't chew
tobacco and drink, snd put on airs around sen
eca as he used to, and the young lady, now that
she knows what sort of q fellow he is, feels re-
lieved from nuisance.
A number of young fellows got on large jam
borec lately. and now sing the melancholy tune
of-not seven out but seventy dollars out!
Lawrence Epple still runs his saloon, and is as
happy as full grown sunfower, and We observe
is also in the hcarse business!
David Underh!l runs n grand turkey and
chicken slaughter house. During four days OF
last he they killed 600 turkeys. This is what
we call fowl proceeding The bank, Of which
Robt Jackson is captain, and Wilkes chief mate,
is doing lively business.
On Thursday evening, Nov. l9th,a grand ball
al Crotty's hall was given under the auspices of
Of the Catholic people, for the benefit OF their
church. One hundred and thirty-two couples
danced, and partook OF tip top supper gotten
up by Mr.. OLaughin, and served in Emerald
Hall. Bennetts string band furnished the music
and it was good, The affair was in every way
success
We note that A. Vaughy, the merchant prince
Is Oh hand with an unusually large stock Of goods
Tfs supply OF fall aud winter goods is massive,
and he rsilies tne,- out at prices that will as.
lonisb the natives
TranseaV u And.. .on orc doisS lively bust.
ness in the drug line, as usual, and lioyt still
regulates time for the entire country.
Ed. Battles does good trade IN the way VI
warm meals and warm drinks.
Richardson, the druggist, continues to i've,
thrive and grow wealthy, and finds the FREE
TRADKR increasing in demand ut his news stand
BEEMUs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-28
FINANCIAL e. COMMERCIAL.


There is no material change to note in bust
ness matters during the past week. Trade in all
branches is moderately active. The prospect for
a good winter trade continues fair
The receipts Of grain are rather light. The
few who have not already marketed their crops,
seem inclined to hold over for better prices.
In money matters the situation is about the
same as during the past month or so. The sup
ply of loanablc funds is fair, and the banks gen
orally accommodate their regular customers at
The usual rates. For long time loans, the market
is well supplied The demand for long time
loans is growing somewhat greater.
In Chicago the market is reported modcrat.
~ active. Business is brisk with banks having
grain accounts. The banks usually accommo.
cate their customers al the usual rate OF ten pei
cent, and for cash loans on first class coaterals
the market is well supplied at from to S per
cent.
Gold has been steady during the past week
The fluctuations have been slight and range
from 109sI to 10Y. The market closes quiet
and steady in New York, at from 10 to 1l01s.
Government bends in sympathy with gold
have ruled firm and steady, md under good in
vestment demand prices have been over main
tanned, and on some issues an advance has been
realized.
Ravens, MacKinlay g. Co furnish the following
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-11-28
Banking.

klton H. swift. Lorenzo Leland.
W. Bushnell, isaac Gaze
4. d. Lyman, J,F Nash
John Brundage.
Having organized under the National Banking Law ARD
succeeded to the business OF VIM. H. W. Cushnan we ave
open for the transaction Of general business
Exchange on Chicago, New York, and all the prp.
cipal cities OF the United States, bought and sold
Exchange on England Ireland, Scotland and Con-
tinental Europe drawn In sums &c suit purchasers
Collections made throughout the state & PROMPT
change.
United States, Illinois, and La Sale count
Bonds, Gold, Silver &c. bought and sold.
Revenue stamps OF all om!nacops,-a .uu
supply constantly on hand.
Our facilities such that offer Inducements D
customers and we shall ende6yors give srto
satisfaction 10 those eRtrus,ing with their business
Banking hours from Va. NJ. to 4P NJ marl6,'1S