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The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-08

Mr.. Lyman Smith of Gaysville on Sat
urday Oct I'd, took hold of the muzzle of
a loaded shot gun which stood in the cor
ner of shed back of bench, and IN re-
moving it the hammer came in contact with
the bench by means of which the gun was
discharged. The charge passed through
his left hand Con which was a buckskn
mitten,) lodging in the chamber floor. The
finale of his hand is vet uncertain.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-08

rVAGS.-We sell Dennison's Tags to
i Printers and Stationers Mt Dennisonn
lowest wholesale prices. .,., a.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-08
Vicinity Items.

Hodge & Hill, dealers in groceries, and
boots and shoes, had their store closed by
sheriff Trip, last Tuesday. 1t is hoped,
however, that arrangements will soon be
made so they will resume business.
A severe gale blew down through the
"notch," on Wednesday night, doing much
damage to apples and shade trees, blowing
down chimneys and fences. 1t was con-
tinuous and lasted all night
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-08

NERVOUS DEBILITY.
The press, the pulpit and the lecture room
are silent on the subject OF this disease. A
A false delcacy withholds a knowledge in re-
gard to violation Of physiological laws, aud
life-wrecks, shattered humanity, insanity, and
ton or position Is exempt from the soul des-
troying scourge.
Sleepless nights, twitching Of the muscles,
trembling OF the limbs, poor appetite, easily
disturbed by noise or excitement, plmples and
botches on the face, desire to avoid company,
peculiar sensation over the whole body, are
among the difficulties which attend this COM
plant.
THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRICUM AND
TONIC PILLS.
will, In q short time, so cleanse the blood and
soothe the nerves and restore strength to the
body, as TO make life enjoyable and happy
EPILEPSY OR FITS.
No other remedy will cure Epilepsy or Fits so
quickly as the Cordial Balm or Syricum and
Tonic Pills.
KIDNEY DISEASES
and many other difficulties are cured by the
use of the Cordial Bclm OF Syricum and Tonic
Pills.
II the watery portions OF our food are not
passed OIL, they must, when retained In the
falls when attempting TO describe the suffer-
ings OF persons whose kidneys are out OF ORDER;
gravel, back-ache, Inflammation OF the bladder
and OF the delicate membranes OF the urinary
organs are the result II the water is not regu-
larry and properly carried through the kidneys.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-06
THE SHERIDAN TRAGEDY.
A WIDOWS HEARTRENDING sToRY-'No DOLLAR,
NO MEDICAL ATTENDANCE"

WIDOWS HEARTRENDING sToRY-'No DOLLAR,
NO MEDICAL ATTENDANCE"
The inquest on the body OF Philip Sheridan was
resumed last evening, 1t Jersey city, before Cor
oner Lynch.
Mrs. Bridget Sheridan, widow OF the deceased
testined-About four O'Clock on the afternoon OF
the 18th u April my husband Lard down on the
bad to take q sleep; Doyle came and knocked at
the door, when he came In he staggered against
the table, upsetting IL with all the dishes on It;
the noiso awoke my husband; Doyle prom
ised 10 replace what he had broken; /
opened the door and he refused 20 90 OUT he
raised his hand 10 strike me; my husband arose
rom the bed ana ordered him to leave; he struck
nv husband, Knocked him down ami beat him
while ne laid on the noor: he tnen left aud re-
turned with paving stone and a brick; a lady
tired 70 prevent MIN from entering the hall; my
husband was IN the man, not expecting Doyle
would return; Doyle hurled the brick a. my nus
band, but It missed him; he then threw the stone
which struck my husband In the head
Doyle then ran away and | pursued MIN
he turned nrst toward the ferry and
then ran up Newark avenue: he was arrested
near the City Hal; 4 preferred q charge against
him, returned 70 my house, and then went for a
doctor; DR.. McGtll came and said the skull was
fractured; he directed me to keep cold water
cloths applied TO his head ne asked me for 4 dol
lar; | told him hadn't a dollar and ne said he
would attend my husband; he said he don't want
10 spend his time and be brought into
court as there were often three four
days lost on account OF such cases
Justice Reese told me TO go for DR.. McGnl alter
this; when saw MIN he said ne would not attend
without written order; obtained note from
the PRESIDENT OF the Police Commissioners to Dr.
McGill; wnen the doctor read II he became indlg-
nant, aoused me aud oruered me out OF his on lei
saying That he had business 10 attend to; | re-
minded MIN that ne was a city physician; ne SAID
finally that he would come, as he got that note:
he came soon aiterward, but did not pre-
scribe anything except the same cold water
applications ana some Rochelle salts; the doctor
came again next daY and wrote an order Tor my
husband 10 90 10 the hospital; when tne hospital
wagon came my husband said ne was unable TO
go the following day ne was sinking so lass that
II would certainly hasten his death II he were re.
moved In wagon my husband died about seven
O'Clock on Friday evening the filth day after ne
received the wound; he became unconscious on
Wednesday aud remained 50 TIL he died. The
witness Identified the large gorestaiued paving
stone and the brick which she saw DOYLE hur al
ner husband. The inquest was adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-06
THE DISABLED STEAMER METROP-
OILS

Up 10 late hour last night no further news had
been received OF the disabled steamer Metropolis
winch left Bermuda on the 18th OF last April ana
is now, consequently, vwenty-ons days out on nei
coo mile trip. she mas been spoken three times
with loss OF sails ana machinery broken down
VIZ. ON the l7th OF April by the bark Charles
Matthews, now at Boston; by a schooner. on the
23d OF April, which has since arrived at New YORK
and lastly, by the Austrian vessel Jacob at about
10 miles south OF Barnegat on the 2Gth OF
April. Tue JACOB TOOK up Ave passengers who
subsequently, arrived In this city, out have
now disper sed, one OF them proceeding to BulTalo
Ldnt Brothers from Captain Ellis, OF the Metropo.
rs, 10 the agents OF the vessel south street in
w7ich the following passage occurs :-''You need
have no lears Tor our safety; II IS mere question
In the Metropoiis-yiz.. seventeen passengers loi
whom Jour are chIldren) and twenty officers and
crew, including stewardess.
In conversation last Night with Messrs. Lunt
Brothers. the agents OF the line. they stated, ave
do not feel any apprehension respecting the safety
OF our vessel. We expected ncr here last
sunday or Monday, but the nortnwesterly
gales, which nave prevailed since then, hays
undoubtedly driven her back into the Atlantic.
There il no fear OF her provisions running short.
We think 10 probable we snail hear OF her putting
into some southern port. Other vessels from Der.
muda are making unusually long trips The Eliza
Just taken nIscen, while the Annie Vail has been
thirty days over the run. Toe Metropolis has 20
rely on her sails, which have not been blown away,
viz, jib squaresail, foresall, mainsai and stay-
nce, Mr.. Lunt remarKed, ut ia, believe me- az
our captain says, q mere question OF tine, and
we are expecting news or her any min Ute" Cap.
tain Wiswal OF the bark Ada, who was pres.
ent, stated that he believed there was no reason
for any apprehension as 10 the safety OF tne
steamer question.
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BOYS, GET READY. /.


The Hon. Abram 8. Hewitt member OF Con
press OF the Tenth district, was notified by the
Secretary OF War, previous 10 his departure for
Europe on the 2Sth OF April, that a vacancy ex-
listed 10 West Point for his Congressional district
and requested him TO nominate a candidate. Mr..
Hewitt, with his characteristic liberaltty the hav-
ing but short time since app linted John L. Luby
a boy who passed the best examination, &c, TO
cadetshlp IN the Naval Academy, offered the
cadetshp the resident OF his district who passes
the best competitive examination. The age for
admission is between seventeen and TWENTY-FIVE
years, bat any person who has served honor
ably and faithfully not less than one year
as an onicer enlisted In either
the regular or volunteer service in the late war
for the suppression OF the rebellion is eligible for
appointment up TO the age OF twenty-iour years.
Candidates must be at least five feet In height AMI
free rom any disorder deforIntty. disease or IN
trinity winch may render them unit for military
Applications muss be made before May 49, in
writing. by persons DESTROYS OF competing TO
General Alexander ). Webo, President OF the New
YORK College, No. 10 Lexington avenue, VINO Is
delegated BY Mr.. Hewitt TO make and superia.end
all the necessary arrangements. The candidates
before being pei mitted to pass the mental examin
atom, must be examined physically at the College
before May l5 ana II found qualified will be
granted certificate to that effect. Drs. Stuyve.
SAM Ia Morris and John I. Nagle VIII act as the
medical examiners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-06
SUICIDE IN PROSPECT PARK.

As Henry Gerodt a Keeper in Prospect Park,
was driving near the Sixth avenue entrance AZ
noon yesterday, he found man reclining on one
Of the benches in a dying condition, with large
bullet hole In his right temple and revolver
lying on the seat beside him. Tue blood had
flowed very profuseiy from the wound and the
seat and the mans clothing were stained with II.
He vas placed IN one OF the Park wagons and
driven TO the Long Island college Hospital, where
be revived suncenty 20 state that his name was
X. A. Homstedt, German, residing AZ M. 26I
Ftltn avenue, and that he had been driven to sui.
eide ~ business feverses and tue probability of
ms family being elected from their home Tor non.
pas ment OF reut Upon examining the wound the
surgeons found that tue bullet had lodged In the
brain and the mans recovery was Impossible Hs
said, while conscious, that ne 'lost ali mis- none
anu wanted TO die. -
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retired, President Nelson put the question. Some
controversy ensued as 20 whether a sDeclal
meeting should De he'd for debate on the sub
ject, bar Il was finally resolved that tne question
should be called up again as the third order OF
business at the next meeting OF the Board. The
regular order OF business was then resumed.
The trustees OF The Seventeenth ward sent In a
communication nominating Mr.. John W. Reynolds
for Schoo trustee, the majority OF trustees being
In his 1aSor COMMISSIONER KlamrOth, as the
Trustee In the minority, moved that Aired urbe
be appointed 70 ~ the VACANCY Here again arose
question or natiu nahty Mr. Urbo oeinR Ger.
man. sharp contest ensued, In when Com
missloners Selt9man, fraud aud Klamroth
didate while Commissioners West, Herring
and Fuller spoke strongly and rather bitterly
against altering, under any form, the recommen-
d. ton Of the majority OF the trustees. on tue
question beng taken the thee German Commits
soners stood alone In the vote.
The Principal OF Grammar school No. 52 was
transferred TO Grammar School No. "a, ana
Richard A. Boyce was appointed Principal OF
Grammar School No. 52 Twelfth waro. susan NJ.
JORDAN was appointed Principal OF Female Gram
mar School No So
At a previous meeting or the Board, when the
report relative TO the purchasing OF ground Tor
the Board, Commissioner Baker protested mat IN
that purchase there would DE 81 800 for somebody
Of the S2s coo ssked dr the site by the owners
Yesterday Commissioner Baker made tue Gnlende
honorable, explaining that he mad oeen deceived
a. 10 the location ~ the ground, the property 10
winch he referred being III different part OF the
city.
Alter session OF several hours the Board ad-
journed.
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THE NATIONAL GAME.

RETURN MATCH BETWEEN THE PHILADELPHIA
AND THE ATLANTIcS.
The nrst return game OF the season between tina
Phiadelphias ana the Atantics took place yester.
day afternoon on the Union Grounds. Upward
or one thousand spectators were present, whd
doubtless came laboring der the belief that they
would be rewarded for their pains by being
treated TO q spirte ed and close game OF base ball
They were, unluckiy, doomed TO suffer disap
pointment The play Of both clubs was below the
average, the Atantcs especially distinguishing
themselves as "muners.n Judging from the loose
ness and lrreguarity OF their play yesterday after
noon they would do wen TO practise for a few
weeks before attempting to enter the race for the
Championship In the hrst place tney neeu
pltcher whose aenvery W0uia not ADMIT S oil sucn
easy batting, the Philadelphia nine nndlng no
dtnlculty whatsoever IN knocking tue Dali, as de-
liyereu by Cassidy, OF the Atantics, all over the
field. The game was called at half-past three
7. NJ the Atlantics winning the toss and sending.
their opponents 10 the bat.
Schaffer opened The game for the Philadelphia
by making good base hit BY paying attention
TO the TENTS OF the Atlantic pitcher he managed
then went TO the bat and sent q '.grounder" TO
second but mis- career was 10 be OF snort DURATION
as the bali was Immediately passed to hrst base
In time 70 head HIM OH. Schaner however, was
enabled TO run home ana score the first run OF
the game. Addy and Meyerle followed the ex-
ample set them by McCeary, and were 0oth put
BOYD led or for the Atlantics by making a base
hit, but was subsequently put out In trying to
steal 10 second IN order TO make way for kesser.-
Kessler folloSed making base hit, but was put
out Tor running on ioul Nichols went out al
first, closing the inning with round CO."
Ia the second and third inning the Philadelphia
scored two more runs, whitewasnlng tue Atlantlcs
as easily a. though tney were so many young boy
players. In the sixth inning tney scored two runs,
aud IN the eighth inning they managed TO roll up
three more.
Notwithstanding the fact that Boyd, Nichols and
Crane, OF the Atlantlcs, MADE several desperate
ATTEMPTS TO Oreak through tue "Chlcagou when
stared them IN he lace, they iaued, much TO tho
chagrin oil their friends ana hackers, who were
present ia large numbers. Meyerle, Fuhmer and
Schafer, 81 the PnIadephtas did some tail bat
ting ana Fulmer plckeG up NOT ban at short
stop, which elected rounds o. applause from the
spectators.
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become known 10 bidders unt the contract for the work
Is executed There should be exhibited only list OIL the
Kinds OF work and material required.
begsaIi he deposit required from bidders as secur-
y that they will enter into contract y It's awarded 70
them Is excessive Its tendency 10 cOnhpe the compe
ton 10 "lsingn by excludStg those of more limited
means
DECREASED ACCOUNTABILITY.
Finally, the changes mace in the laws for the admins
traton Affairs hould be IN the direction Oh m
creased accountable ~ the part OF the canal oncerS
Under he system there no adequate means OF
preventing deectinI correcting abuses The respon
sbiltty Ia divided and suhcylied into many ffaR
be often practically lost The officers OF the
canals have common head, responsibility
10 any common authority and common
interest In the Joint performance OF their
duties Those who pointed appointed by and
responsible 10, different state officers Those who
elected elected at different periods representing
dineren phases of public opinion, and amenabe to
the people at different and distant daes. No public
enterprise nope TO prove successful that Is
not definitely organized under known and
responsible head These suggestions, of which
already anticipated in bills under discussion in
the Legislature, respectfully submitted Tor con
sderation.
5 P TS'i Y ! s %%%f q ne senate
JAMES FAULKNER, JR
RICHARD W. SHERMAN, Of the Assembly.
FREDERICK w. SEWARD y
Attached 10 the report appendix, in which ten
contracts are gwen ami commentea upon.
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IMPORTERS AND GRoCERs' BOARD
OF TRADE.

regular meeting took place yesterday after
noon Of the above organization at their Exchange
rooms, No. 81 Wall street. Mr.. william A. Booth
was in the chair, and after the Secretary read the
proceedings OF preceding meetings the minutes
were formally adopted communication was
read from the National Board Of Trade, dated at
Chicago, inviting the Importers and Grocers'
Board OF Trade to meet with them in Convention
on Tuesday, June Is, 1875, at Baltimore. The COM
mlttee 20 attend the Convention were named BY the
Chalr as Messrs. Humphrey Quick and J. q. Have
never. committee TO nOninate officers for tae
ensuing year Was also appointed anG consisted
OF Aessrs newell, Butler, 0del and Beadle. An
amendment TO the constitution was proposed by A
member, and alter some desultory discussion aud
Toptlns pVslnsss the NEE Ting adtouIRed1
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A M U S Z M E N T S.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.

very attractive bill was furnished at TINS
house yesterday, on the occasion OF benefit ten.
dered to Mr. James Lewis. Planche's admirable
comedy was played Tor the first time at THIS
theatre. with Mr. Frank Mayo as Ruy Gomez.
character that COMFORTS well with the frank and
roDust character OF his acting. Miss Fanny Da-
venport as the Duchess OF Torrenueva made an
excellent impression. she was stately with
out Stiffness ana gave an excellent In
teTpreEation OF womanly hckleness without
allowing herself 10 be tempted into
the fault OF over acting, which so frequently mars
the efforts of less competent artists IN this role.
The comedy was put upon the stage with great
care aud richness OF setting. Bircn ana Backus
appeared in their amusing version OF "Damon ana
Pytniasu An act OF 'Marthan and the last act or
'LiUmbran were given by members or tue Maret-
EEK opera Company. The bGft5flcoIae appearing
In the eecond ana third acts Of the "Big Bonanza
received a very warm welcome The tribute
offered to Mr.. Lewis yesterday was q wen deserved
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the services OF q painstak
ana talented artist.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Nine. Ristori makes her appearance in
BROOKLYN tonight at the Academy OF Music
DAILY gives his first combination matinee on next
Saturday, with Lima Mayr in "Glrone-GIrona.n
Mr.. Jerome Hopkins announces that the tenth
regular springtide festival for the 0rpheon free
school fund VIII take place at the Academy Of
Music tonight
Among the events OF this evening in the theatri
cal world, Will be the annual benefit performance
at Booths Theatre on behalf OF Mr. John L. Vincent
the veteran stage manager. MISS Ella Moralt,
supported by strong cast, will appear In the
daughter Of the Regiment The popular come
dies, ITO obge Benson,n and ''The Serious
Family' Will also be presented the original
Nadrigal boys sing Killarney and "Gentle
Spring." The entertainment promises 10 be uu.
usually attractive
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THE CANALS.
REPORT OF THE CANAL JOINT INVESTIGATING
COMMITTEE.

COhMITTkE.
Albany May g. 1878
the following Is the report OF the Joint Committee az
ihe senate and Assembly relation 70 the Canal Fraud
Investigation presented 70 the Legislature today
Resolved II the Senate that there be appointed
committee Of three in tine Senate, 70 Be appointed by
the President Of the Senate and three In the House. TO
he appointed By the Speaker to investigate and exam
Inc into the question fraud OF coluson between the
state officers and the reference 70 the
etting prosecuting Of any contracts for work upon
canals in force finished. aud the whole SUBJ
Iect connected with the performance thereof,
ana all awards made BY the Canal Ap-
craisers. and that the said committee be
empowered to employ counsel and aenographer, and
also HAYS power to send for and papers, and
that said committee be a. liberty 70 report partially
- any time but shall be required @ report 10 full within
fIIRiM UALKINs Clerk Of the Assembly.
HENRY A. GLhDDIN, Clerk OF the senate
In accordance with the requirements Of the foregoing
fssoiuuon the joint committee the senate and Assem-.
me under rs submit
Sgan1eS on the sh day o. April ss and hsyng EN-
kso q Albany as counsel Mr. W Tanner as stsnosrsph.
81 - ~ hiils as clerk. and O. Martinez, messenger
dsseris.d re- PssoSon FisGae6s
able namber o ns snq up % Ssn aa sse
testimony, hereto appended, is submitted in full
your eclttss was limited S n sime, the ar cues
os inquiry hat should T Ss made af Paa s ssa
coz @ on y seemed 70 Dc the most practicable .
G LEU. "a me Governor from / 70 10 In
Siuslvo, sna 20 examine into the facts and
smS Cum attending their execution, aud the
1oSs Conducting aud the character he
involved an inquiry into the actual or supposed eces
Sly TOT tne work. how the quantities OF ma
isnsI ana we wqrk 70 be done and performed were
MLre99 ~ we enaracer OF the work obtained; the
method by which strict performances of the contract
by the conuaetors was obtained on the part OF the
agents OF the STATE ne plan upon which contractor
/. paid ~ the WORK progresses, and the manner ia
whicn monthly estimates OF WORK done are made.
ihe manner in which changes 81 pians are
accomplished of The nok les under the contract
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grounds yesterday. were Adjutant General n.
Townsend. General Smaller. General Mcmahon,
General woodward, General Knox, Colonel Carr,
Colonel Burton, Colonel G0uVerneuI MOTHS, Colonel
Stiles and others
To-day the ofncial list OF names composing the
team viii be maze out and Americas representa-
tive rfnemen Go have their first meeting In the
rooms OF the National hide Association to-morr0T
at TWO O'Clock r, NJ.
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FLEETWOOD PARK.


OPENING EVENTS or THE sEAsoN-wIrLIAS
WALSH AND wAsHBURS MAID THE WINNERS.
The trotting season in this vicinity opened
promlslngly yesterday afternoon at Fleetwood
Park. the day was fair and the sun, so long
shorn ofits strength, was again full OF sprinGtme
warmth ana peasantness. Although tne attend'
ance was very gratifying, II lacked the numoeI
that would have oeen present were MacomoA
Dam Bridge not closed 10 vehicles for necessary
repairs.
SUMMARY.
FLEETWOOD PARK, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, May
s. 1878. Purse Sl50 mile meats, Dest three IA
i've 10 wagon; $50 TO the hrst, 500 TO the second
aud SO 10 me third horse. Judges-Messrs. Matt
Tanner Clark YandeWater and hugh Ferregan.
Philip Collins .. z. VIM. Walsh (Pat-
terson) ............... .............-..
George Gilbert's s. T. Harry GilDert.....
Dan Mace's b. g. Uncle Blu. ..,..:.......
john Murphy's b. IN. Lady rrlmole..-...
Thomas Connor's b. m. Walden Maid....6 9
A. VandorblL' 5 b. III. Kate HugneS......
joan SPANS Il. z. Middle ION. .........7 dis.
TIME.
quarter. nay: ME.
First neat. ,............ 4UA s@otA 5'4oA
second hent............ AVA l:lsa z.4IA
Jnlfd heat............ 40 l;2lA Z:46A
Fourth neat............ 40I lis 2:43z
SANE DAY-Pqrse $3.50; mile heats under sad.
die; Sl5 - the hrst 500 10 the second and SO 10
the third horse.
Ben. Mace's 4 m. washhurn Maid........ y
John Hasletts b. &. sherman. ..............
Quarter. Ham ME-
First heat. ............. 40 1:224 2:52%
Second heat........... 42z l:22 2;H
Third heat.... ~ l.lS gao
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will snow the changes ia.
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours,
In comparison with the corresponding date or last
year, as indicated by the thermometer az Hud-
nuts Pharmacy, HERALD BUILDING
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the Mutuals play the Philadelphia Club on the
Union Grounds this afternoon.
The Flyaways play the Rose Hills, OF St. Johns
College, at Fordham to-day.