The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-24
aTRANGR FACTS.

| One of the curious features in the morgue
is the confusion frequently manifested by
the bereaved. On one occasion corpse
was carried thither, evidently that of a man
in good circumstances. The fact was an-
nounced by the press. and the place was
soon visited by woman who acknowledged
the deceased as her former husband and
gave utterance to violent grief. While she
was there engaged in lamentation another
woman came and, to the astonishment OF
all present. made similar claim. She pro-
tested that the corpse was that of husband
whom she tenderly loved, and whose death
was an irreparable loss. II was said, how
ever, that neither of these claims were valid
since third was made with convincing
proof OF identity.
MISSING PEOPLE.
1t is astonishing to notice how many peo-
pie are "missing." On one occasion
corpse was brought to the morgue, and be-
ing advertised as that Of very respectable
man, was visited by nearly twenty widows,
each of whom had lost husband by "mys-
FERROUS disappearance" This incident dis
closed the surprising fact that so large
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society in this facile manner. There Is such
a rush of strangers thither from all parts
of the world, so many of whom are mere
adventures, whose last resort is suicide,
that the morgue does not lack for tenants.
A visit TO this abode Of death cannot be
considered attractive, and yet it is one OF
those places Of mysterious interest which
must always mark great cities. An Incl
dent of strange character which occurred
here may be mentioned. Not long ago il
was discovered that among the unknown
dead whose last appearance on earth was
at this horrid place, was the corpse of d
young man from the vicinity of Albany.
His parents are rich, and the family stands
high in social rank. The youth became
dissipated and came to this city. While
here he either fell into the river while in
toxicated, or committed suicide BY drown
ing. Many months after he had been buried
in the Potter's field, his name and home
we're discovered.
LAW MATTERS.
More family quarrels How difficult 1t is
10 settlJ an estate without a free fight among
the heirs The Vanderbilt case is still be-
fore the surrogate, with a full determine
ton on all parties to battle for success.
The Carman case Is also in our courts.
The Rollwagen case is not decided, though
nearly two years have tllpsed since it was
begun, and the David Wood case has reach
ed its tenth yesr. Amid all these intermin-
able quarrels appears the Borst and Stokes
quarrel. The plaintiffs are children of the
late John B. Borst the defendant being his
executor. BOrst was fortune hunter from
the Mohawk valley, and therefore sought
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phen B. Mum, who in his day was reck-
oned very rich. Mum was by trade a shoe
maker, and wrought at that craft for many
years in Guilford. Leaving his Connecticut
home, he came hither and amassed for
tune, which by his death Gin 1860 descend
ed to his heirs. Borst, his son-in-law, was
in litigation most of his life. and bequeath-
ed this disposition to his children, who now
sue the executor, accusing him of dishon-
esty, incapacity and drunkenness. If this
case ever reaches conclusion it will ter
inmate what, at this time, is series of lit
lgations Of twenty-five years standing. The
princely estate accumulated by the thrifty
shoemaker has almost entirely been spent
in this manner. All that is now left is S12,-
900 in the Manhattan bank, for which the
last struggle is thus made.
THEATRICAL.
Jarrett & Palmer have won some renown
as theatrical managers, and now being out
of that line they are before the public as
excursioEists. The steamer Granite State
has been chartered, and will make a coast
ing trip which will attract large atten-
dance. 1t is just ten years since Jarrett &
Palmer were exhibiting the "Black Crook"
which had run of more than year. What
a change twiXt now and then Booth had
at that time Just reached the climax of his
fame and wealth, and was preparing to
build that theatre which proved his ruin.
This building is now to let, and can be hir-
ed at rent not exceeding three per cont
on its cost. At present no manager is bold
enough to take it even at such low terms.
The park presumes on the popularity of
baby literature, for it has brought
out "Baby," being the French drama of
"Bebe" thus Americanized to attract atten-
ton. DAILY, at the Fifth avenue, will make
the most of "Evangeline. No profit can
be made on summer theatricals, the object
being chiefly to keep the establishment be-
fore the public. DAILY expects to open the
fall season with grand play by Anna
Dickinson, in which she will take the lead
ing part. This play has been pronounced
an admirable work, and will no doubt at
tract. Anna was very foolish last spring
in coming before the public in the Eagle
theatre, which is at best contemplate af-
fair. She will rectify this error by her en-
gagement with DAILY.
Strip VAN wNKLE."
Joe Jefferson, the famous Rip Van Win
kle, intends to return the coming autumn
from his visit to the old world, which has
extended over two years. One of the re-
suits of this visit is the marriage of his
daughter to the novelist Farjeon. These
international matches have not as general
thing been a success-at least among peo-
pie of genius N. p. Willis had an Eng
fish wife, but the union was
not happy. Forrest is another in
stance, and his infelicites were before the
world for quarter of century. Add to
these Pierce Butler and Fanny Kemble.
Tom Hamblin and his troubles may also be
mentioned, but it is to be hoped that the
last match may prove a grand exception.
Jefferson is one of the richest of American
actors, and has (unlike BOOTH been wise
enough to avoid speculation. lie has made
more money out of "Trip Van Wrinkle" in
one month than Irving made by his tale
during life time.
WALL STREET.
The advance in coal stocks under so
great pressure is sign of returning con-
fidence. The immense sales reported day
by day would indicate vast activity, but
the custom of reporting "yast sales" is 30
common that no dependence can be placed
in the statements. One of the curious IL
luctrolinpo of Wall OF 1ifa 10 found In,