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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-21
4 Curious SWindle.

A curious case was decided on March
Il by the Criminal Court, in Paris.
Three -priests-Vidal, Houmcau, and
Loeombe-were charged with unauthor-
lied traffic in moneys paid for celebra-
ting masses. In France there exists a
system by which any one desiring to
have mass said at the repose of the
soul Of relative or friend can go to
certain agencies in Paris, pay his
money, and insure the celebration in
any desired parish in France This
system, however, is only authorized by
the laws of the Church when it takes
the form of free exchange and receives
the permission of the Bishop of the
diocese. Vidal began as early as 1855
to make good income by the advan-
tages of the system presented, and on
several occasions he has been convicted
of malpractices and condemned to fines
and terms of Imprisonment. His plan
was to obtain the fees for the masses,
and never have them performed. He
gave himself out as an agent for trans
missions Of masses. Vidal and his ac-
completes also established fictitious
society called the Union Internationale,
which combined the various advantages
OF an insurance company, the publish
ing of books, furniture agency, and
the issuing Of twelve religious news
papers and periodicals. The principal
victims of these swindlers were country
priests, who subscribed to the society
and effected the exchange of their
masses with the most perfect simplici-
ty. From February, 1872, to March,
1874, Vidal realized 81, Al francs by
trading in ordinary masses at SO CEN
times apiece. He was sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment, to fine of 5000
francs, and to ten years deprivation of
social rights Houmeau was sentenced
to three years imprisonment a fine of
1000 francs, aud Lacombe, who has
escaped, to two years Imprisonment
and fine of 500 francs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-21

A scANT breakfast in the morning of
life whets the appetite for feast later
in the day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-21
Snake Extracted from Grips
Stomach.

Among the papers presented to the
tennessee State Medical Society, at its
meeting, was one by DR.. Burger, giving
the history of case where he extracted
a snake twenty three inches long and
three-fourths of an inch in diameter
from the stomach Of young lady living
near Murfreesboro, Tenn. He exhibit
cted the snake in glass jar, yet the So
lety doubted his story and declined re-
celvlng his papers, but appointed a
committee of one naturalist and two
physicians to examine all the facts in the
case and report at the next meeting of
the society. Burger claims he can fur
nish any number of sworn affdayits for
the truth of his story
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-21

EDGAR PoE said: ITO vilify a great
man is the readiest way in which little
man can himself attain greatness. The
crab might never have become a con-
stellation but for the courage it evinced
III nlbbling Hercules on the heel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-21

parent in either place. In water in
which one-tenth of salt has been dissol-
we'd, good eggs sink, and Indifferent
ones swim. Bad eggs float in pure wa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
BROOKLYN.

Mary Ann Hogan, ntty OF age, residing at
No. 1.O43 Ga'es avenue fell dead on Throop avenue
yesterday afternoon.
The Water Commissioners yesterday fined sew.
eral househ0ldcrs for wasting the water by per.
hitting 1t TO now needlessy.
Patrick Wallace VIII be put on trial to-day In The
Kings county Court Of Oyer and Terminer Tor the
murder OF mis- vile IN the basement OF O tenement
house on North Fifth street, OH the night OF De-
ccmbcr %. Tn, parties were both drunk and
quarrellug came 10 blows, Wallace beating her
t. death with hickory stuck. Jonn Dougneriy
Will also be arratgned to-day Tor the Shouting OF
Thomas +. Coyna. the liquor dealer, at No. ) Ham
ion avenue, IN November, 1874.
Patrolman James Carman, of the First precinct
police. was on trial yesterday before tho ComDts.
sloners on complaint or a German lager beer
deaeIs nemed Charles Wlnzger, Of Atlantic street.
near Boerum. The citizen charges that Carman
has poisoned his wlie's MUD against him and told
her 10 leave him, ana several friends OF the CON-
p!ainant cOrrOborated the statement as to the IN
tinacy OF the Oficer aud Mrs. W,nziger. The
COMPLAINANT also charges that the defendant had
arrested and clubbcd HIM. The VIE testified IN
bcnalf OF the accused and told ot sevckal a;is OF
cruelty which Snc mad sustained at the hands o.
her husband. Decision was reserved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
WESTCHESTER.

Another draft OF fifty convcts left Sing Sing
Prison, fer Auburn, on Tuesday evening.
An unusually large amount OF business awaits
the Grand Jury that VIII be- empanSned Tor the
February term OF the Court OF Sessions next Mon
da,.
James Donahue. a laborer, dropped dead in q
drinking sai Don at Tarrytown, on Tuesday alter.
noon. Deceased mad been drinking continuously
for about a week previous.
A laborcr on the Hudson River Railroad, named
John Harrington ien from hand car Whine the
latter was In rapid motion yesterday and sus-
Laiued q fractured skull. IN addition to other IN
juries. He was removed TO ST. Johns Hospital, at
SYonkcrs.
Another fatal accident resulting from the
dangerous sport known as "coas:ing," transpired
a. YonSers yesterday. jacob Day, VINO lived on
Rivcrdlle avenue, while travelling almost at
lightning speed on sled down q steep grade. ran
against the stone abutment oil v bridge, crushing
In MS cnest, causing death soon alter,
At Croton Landing the Hudson, several
cases Of smallpox have appeared witnin the past
few days the disease being generally confined TO
that portion OF the village occupied by the brick
makers. Considerable alarm Is iclt Ia the neigh.
bornOod lest the injection should spread, aud
IN order, II possible TO prevent this some OF the
cross streets have been fenced in, thus 70 "A Ger.
tain extent cutting OIL communication with those
houses where the c0ntagon Is most riie.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
LONG ISLAND.

The Long Island Gas Company receive 500
year for the lighting OF each lamp in the city, and
for the past three weeks the lamps OF the First,
Second and Third wards have remained nightly
unlighted.
The following cases comprise the calendar OF the
Long Island City Court, which VIII convene on
Monday next:--Wiiliam Van Horton charged
with embezzlIng $4,000 from his employer, Mr.
GRAY; Lotleril! and Flsacr. OF the gang OF Dutch
Kills thieves. recently broken up, Tor burglary
ana Burke 1or burglary. f
The Commissioners appointed for the opening OF
Front street, Long Island City (Which, should they
succeed In doing, VIII necessitate the removing or
that part OF the Long Island Railroad adjoining
James slip ferryl met 10 take into consderat ton
what property should be assessed TIT decided
that the assessment must be LAID upon the irop-
erty immediately adjoining that portion taken for
the street opening. which excludes from assess.
ment property separated thereirom by street.
District Attorney Downing, OF Queens, appeared
on behalf OF the raiiroad company. until mis- COZ
league, Mr.. Vandcrpool, would pe able to meet the
Commission on which occasion the validity OF the
as doubt existed rs TO wnather property could
be found on TINS street to be assessed he was Of
the opinion that no one would DC pcnchtrd should
the street DC opened. The commissioners resolved
to open the street immediately. A final meeting
Will take place on Wednesday next.
Mrs. Young, a resident OF Dutch XII Is, was ycs-
terday taken to the Utica Insane Asylum by an
order issued by County Judge Armstrong The
facts Of the case are somewhat peculiar Mrs.
Young, 1t appears, was devout Cathohc, but her
husband belonged to no faith in particular
Methodist band of revivasts have been for some
Time past holding meetings III the vicinity OF the
1oungs, and several attempts had been made to
convert Mr.. Young. Mrs. Young evinced great IN.
tere>t III these meetings., and even neglected her
family duties IN their beaali. Last week sue was
noticed 10 act and speak strangely, and the COM
Ds5i0n OF some irregularities led the people
to believe her insane. On Saturday mora
her cries Tor assistance. ana when
one OF The ncighOOrs arrived he fouuu
her IN ner hight dress, at one moment exhibiting
every sign OF hydrophopIa and az another devoutiy
pray ing. Sre became worse and 1t was iound nrc-
essary 70 obtain handouts from tue station house
by which To secure her. Alter being nandcufed it
required the entire strength OF four men to mold
her quiet. She leaves three children.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
NEW YORK CITY.

The remains OF the wife Of Mr.. Marshall O.
Roberts, having arrived in the steamer from
Europe. Will be inferred next Saturday with ap-
propriate services. rom tire Presbyterian church
IN University place. q.
On Tuesday night Fritz Schooner, a German,
forty years OF age. who lived at I5e Norfolk street
retired 10 rest much under the influence OF nquor,
ana yesterday morning was found dead In Ded.
Coroner Eickhoh was notified.
NJ. J. Durnam Grand Sire OF the Independent
order OF ODD Fellows, has issued a proclamation
requesting all the grand lodges In America to OBJ
serve the nty-siXth anniversary OF odd Felo W.
ship IN America (Aprl 26l as day OF tianksgiv.
ing. n. RI
The semi-annual examination for promotion at
the Normal College was continued yesterday. The
attendance was as large az on any OF the proceed.
ing days. The Introductory classes were exam
ined in botany and history, and the senior
IN English literature and the elements OF geology
aud physiology.
The Rev. DR.. william NJ. Taylor, pastor Of the
Tabernacle congregational church, corner OF
Thirty fourth street and sixth avenue, Will deliver
tie ADDRESS before the students OF RUTGERS
Female College, at the College, No. Asa Fifth
avenue, to-day-tne day Tor prayers Tor colleges
al one O'Clock p. NJ.
The New England Society win hold ladies' re-
cepton at Delmonioos, corner OF Filth avenue aud
Fourteenth street, this evening The great sue.
cess that, has attended the efforts OF this society
to bring the descendants OF the Pilrrim Fathers
t0Iethcr socially once wear mss nude the leaies'
reception AS much a feature OF the society as the
annual dinner.
The United Order OF American Mechanics intend
to celebrate the anniversary OF Wasaington's
birthday with an imposing demonstration. A
committee OF arrangements has been appointed.
with the following otlicers -R. Love- chairman;
w. H. Bennett, secretary, and N. Schaeifer. treas
nrer Delegates VIII meet this evening to perfect
the prepare tions
The horse car companies openly violate the city
ordinance against the sprinkllng OF salt in the
streets. Yesterday afternoon. opposite No. 8 Park
row, man was busily engaged sprnK,ng the
tracks OF the East Broadway and Dry Dock lines.
ne mad three Kegs OF salt on the Sidewalk as u
base OF supplies, and the policeman on the beat
dlo not seem to notice anything wrong
The Committee on Contested Seats OF The Re.
publican General Commlttee, Mr.. Patterson IN
the chair held meeting last evening al Repub-
,ican Hall. The Third and Sixth districts were
considered. Nothing OF very great interest was
cNcted during the hearing. AS In the case OF
the other districts, the contestants charge the
regulars with fraud at the primaries, and brought
proofs 10 back up their allegations. The defence
0l the regulars was general denial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
A ROYAL GIFT.

THE KHEDrvE's OFFERING TO AN AMERICAN
BELLE.
Yesterday In the Collectors private ONCE at the
Custom House there was displayed 10 favored
eyes the present or
IsMAEL PACHA, vICERoY OF EGYPT.
TO Miss Minnie sherman, or rather Mrs. Fitch.
who, short time since, married Lieutenant
Fitch, OF the United States Navy. The royal pres.
cnt consisted Of parure Of diamonds, which, per.
haps, in single SCI, is not eQualled in America.
The necklace Is formed OF double row OF SOL
itairc diamonds, consisting OF about 200
stones OF exceptional beauty and bril-
nancy, and pendant from the lower row
arc pear-shaped stones sof great size and
rarity. The larger brliliants VIII weigh from eight
~ fourteen cara'S. ana all are set In the French
Iasnion W Gouue a Edu. aud dazzle the eyes ike
sunshine Uttered through cut CRY stalls. Tue cross
aud other Oh naments are composed OF the same
prccl us gems, anu are alike worthv oil the royal
munifcence oil the Khenlve OF Egypt. ana tue
beauty or The recipient, whose womauly
gracss and sparkling Wit have endeared her
not only to large circle OF friends ia
America, but have caused her to SHINE
like the gems sne receives rom royal nands-ln
foreign society wis rare orllliancy. But 1t sup
posed that admiration for her soldier tail her, Gen.
eral sherman, ~ much rs homage to Mrs. Ftfcis
virtues and beauty, prompted the graceful tribute
To one OF Americas layorite daughters.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
THE KEEGAN SHOOTING.

Coroner Croker yesterday, at the Nincty-ninth
street Reception Hospital. took the ante-morte m
statement OF Micnael Kccgan, the Old man VINO is
alleged to have been shot IN the left breast by a
pistol In the hands OF william Higgins, his
brother-ln-law. Keegan states that he was not
quarrelllng with the prisoner az the time he was
shot, but SAID Higgins ana Mrs. Kecgan were
always quarieling, ana that he (IilggMs) was
al unsafe man, having stabbed me A..
The wounded man says higgins IL crazy or an
idiot; he on former occasion Kicked the witut "A
In the eye ana came near kinng MN: HIuvins
always blamed k"egan Tor bringing bi.u TO Amer
lea; nc (Iggnsl SAID he would give any one Is VINO
would shoot him; at thu time OF The shooting Mira
kccgah was drunk at ncigubor's house. Kcc.
gan. III MS examination, did not seem 10 tnt.k he
was going 10 ulc, but hald ne might not ne u
mucI use hereafter Tue Jury rendered a vcrd,c,
against Higgins, and Coroner Croker comm ted
MIN 10 await the result oil Keegan's injurieS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
MARSHAL MACMAHON'S POWERS.

THE FRENCH CABINET BILL FOR THE FIXING AND
DEFINITION OF THE EXECUTIVE POWER
Paris Jan. 12) correspondence or London stand.
ard
AS yolr readers have probably forgotten the
bill "for the transmission OF powers" wnicn IL to
come on Tor discussion. "barring accidcntsn to-
morrow or the day after, it may be useful 10 lay
II before them. This bill was the result OF the col.
lective labors OF the "Commission OF Thirty" and
was drawn up by NJ. lie Ventavon. 1t runs thus -
Marshal MacMahon, President of the French Re-
public, continues to discharge under that title the duuos
OF The Executive power vested In HIM by the law OF
2 lie is RESI- onsblc only in the of high treason
1 the Mnsers are oiniy ana evsra resnonsioe to
they are individually responsible Tor their personal
-, The Lcsslaye power y vested in two assemblies
the Chamber OF DEPUTIES and me senate The lamber
conditions specined by the electoral lazy. The senate
and under conditions TO be determined by a special
1 Tue Marshal President Of the Republic is invested
win the right OF dssoying the Chamber OF Deputies
months
At the expiration Of the term nxed BY the law of
IA power hee9mn: vacant the Council o. Ministers
meeting IN congress sna discuss The coursc to he oi.
lowed SO long as the powers entrusted Marshal Mac.
ional laws can only place ut ms propos,I.
This bill was laid on the table on the 18TH OF
July last Instead OF having II brought forward
ana carried tsr ugh. the plea was brought for.
ward tnat the weather was TOO hot. Now DELAY
Weaoe oagef n po s w Asr tna vote OF last
cecded with or Withdrawn. No aoupt II would
have been better TO organize The senate, and IN
cude IN the senate bil tire right OF dissolution
out when we look at the nature OF NJ. de venta.
vons project 1t Is NOT easy to understand why the
giving priority 10 IL in the otuer OF discussion
should have been mace q GARNER question: Az 70
the late OF the bill, there ~ no doubt about tnat
IL stands condemned beforehand, ana alter ITS de-
1eat ~ IA possible that Ministry may DO formed
but don't think that so easy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
NEW JERSEY.

Coroner's inquest was yesterday held In PateH
son upon the body OF John Howard, WHO was
found dead In the street. The jdry came 10 the
conclusion that whiskey and exposure were the
cause OF death.
new two story frame dwelling house. belong.
Ing to william Cooper, and located at Peoples
Park, Paterson, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning. lt was the work OF I'm inceudiary. Loss,
$780, covered by insurance.
raid has been made by river thieves on the
wharf OF the Cardiff Steamship Company, adoin.
ing the PENNSYLVANIA railroad depot. In Jersey
cry. II was discovered yesterday thar bags OF
coffee, valued at l,4oo. were stolen, aad no ciew
TO the thlevcs MS been found.
A fire broke out yesterday morning IN one of
the Pullman palace cars at the Pennsylvania rail-.
road depot, In Jersey City, from an overheated
stove. The fire extended 10 two adjoining cars
pat It. was eXinguished before the names could
extend further. The damage Is ESTIMATED at
$4,000.
In River street, near the HoboKen ferry, last
evening, OnHcer Hammond found stout little
BABY, about month old, crying with an energy
whicn first attracted his attention to it. The IN.
teresting boy was carried to the City Hall, where
IFS snnerlhgs from co ana hunger were speedily
relieved No clew exists 10 the heartess wretch
who exposed IT 10 suca Il cruel late.
Manning N. Knapp, OF HackensacS, nominated
by Governor Bedie rs Justice ofthe supreme Court
OF the Seventh New Jersey district, embracing
Hudson, Bergen and Passalc counties, ia ABOUT
ms prac tcc having been confined to the COUNTIES
OF Passalc and Bergen. lie was admitted to tho
Bar AZ an attorney In lS47, anu became counsel
To- at the January term VI the supreme Court IA
90 Judge Knapp has Always been . democrat,
thoigh ne never became prominent in politics.
The funeral OF Mr.. PatricSJ. Williams. AL erman
OF HoD0ken and one oil tho most d stingus he'd ca.
dents of that city, took place yesterday from st.
MarJ's church. Tue Mayor and UouncImen, tho
Polce commissioners and all the other city OH.
Il Is attended In body. Tue members OF st.
Mary's Literary Association and many prominent
citizens participated III tho ceremonies. Kcv. NJ.
q. DuSgan, the pastor, pronounced IN eulugy on
the deceased, whose integrity aud blameiess lie
were well known. Tne remains were borne to st.
Peters Cemetery. :
The freight depot OF the contemplated spur Of
the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western Rnl.
road IN Paterson, will be located in Grand
street, opposite the Third Presbyterian church.
The land has been purchased ana tho
site has been surveveo. The PASSENGER
depot viii be OH Market street, opposite the Mar.
ket street Methodist Church. 1t Is the Intention
OF the company 10 make a vigorous competition
with the Erie Railway. and the pubic at large
VIII doubtless ne the gamers. with q great reuuc.
tion In the present eXorbltant passenger tarK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
GRADING GRAIN.

THE DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN THE RAILWAY
COMPANIES AND MERCuANTs-EdpoRTANr
MEETING AT THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE YES
TERDAY.
The vexed question in regard to the gradinn
OF grain stu continues to excite the COMMITTEES
OF the Produce Exchange. Yesterday there was
an important meeting at quarter to eleven In the
morning, held on the upper door OF the EXCHANGE
over which Mr.. L. +. Holman, Chairman OF the
Committee on Trade, presided; Mr.. 8. II. Grant,
the Secretary OF the Produce EXCHANGE, acting 10
the same capacity at the meeting. Resolutions
were offered that the action taken at the previous
meeting OF July so, 1874, should be reconsidered,
Adopted.
The old resolutions, which have already been
published IN the HERALD. it will be unnecessary 70
reproduce mere. The following preamble and rese
lutions were then read, aud the meeting adjourned
10 meet at the same place to.uay to discuss ana
adopt or reject tnem:-
ned n a. mesag OF members Of the grain trade
.ns rues Tor the establishment and government of
M VI ancndment reads az follows: Article OF rus
charge FOR elevation or unloading boats
railroad ccnpaues, except as provided by the a ABOVE
0nnoMIou, to the ralroad companies as to ccectualIy
iirey wnercas It IS believed that the in
by mao g e e s r sism , urged
West; iherer3rc, bet
win iii ,n. e ,oresols en'mcnt togetne!
int ne rules ms originally presented the commute
appointed IN Anrl last be adopted and IL Is also
- Resolved, That the Chairman of Inc Committee on
70 incuoc these in the exchange govern.
Ing the grain trade.
Tire amendment referred to, and which has
caused the trouble wlin the companies, reads -
ohUws:-
No charge or elevation unloading boats nor any
other charges shall be imposed sad gran b@ the
railroad COM aies, except prOvided by the above
ruics.
IL will thus be seen that the breach between the
| companies and the merchants was unabridged by
such amendment, the companies claiming thai
/ their dpties as common carriers dlu not entail
/ upon them tbe extra expense OF elevating gram
on. To deliver H. at It's Afopcr destination. IRE
whole subject. therefore, goes over Tor considera,
ton IN open meeting to-day, and II ~ believed
that a common sense solution viii be arrived NJ
which shall he equitable to both the merchanu
and companies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-28
MADAME ROLAND.
A LECTURE BEFORE TEE YOUNG MEMS AND wo-
MEMS LEAGUE.

A LECTURE BEFORE TIE YOUNG MEMS AND wo-
MEMS LEAGUE.
meeting OF the Women's Suffrage League took
place last evening at room "a Cooper Institute.
The subject was "Madame Roland" who occu pied
so prom nent place in the French Revolution,
and Professor Frederick r. Marvin, NJ. D., was the
lecturer.
Mr.. Marvin held that Madame Roland was the
incarnae genius OF the revolution, and he COM
pared her in the extent oil her influence to Char.
lotte Corday who murdered Marat and whom
somebody had SAID was superior TO Brutus. Mad
anne Roland 1t was wno when she had gathered in
her Sdion The men who alterward became the
most prominent in the revolution, incucated the
doctrines which were their after insp ration. She
vas IN this way the motive power OF that immense
movement Robes pierre sat at ner feet ana gain.
cred III the IDEAS o. tue noble words winch he pro-
nounced tue next day In the Tribune. Daily she
would SIT IN the Assembly and drink in the words
they pronounced.
Inc Professor then went into an epitomc OF
Jhicrs' "hstory OF the French Revolution" ana,
abHDdoulng Niue. Roland, lie gave descriptions OF
. most every prominent man In the movement.
rus necessarily occupied much time, and the sub
jcct OF discourse only reappcarcd at distant inter-
walls Simply TO disappear again 10 make place Tor
Louis AVI., Mare AntoInette. RoDespierre, Dan
Tor, Marat, Lafayette, sc.
subsequent To the lecture the usual free dis
CUSTOM under i've minutes rue, TOOK place, and
was signalizCd by some display OF ignorance
among those present OF Tue events win wDlch
Nine. Roland was mixed up. Inc main idea, OF
Nine. Roland were possible female suffrage was q
natural necessity.