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The New York herald., 1877-10-12
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

CARR-BYNyER. Wednesday, October 10, by
Rev. Henry NJ Scudder, h. WHEELER CARR to EMMA
NJ. BYNNER eldest daughter OF I. b. Bynncr, at the
residence OF the brides parents Prospect place.
ner Nostrand av., Brooklyn.
CHIrrESDES-PETERs On Thursday, October H. mt
the Church Of the Incarnation, by the Rev. Arthur
Brooks, HORACE HATcH CnITrEyDEy and BERTHA BoR-
ADIL, daughter OF Dr. George A. Peters. all OF the city
OF New York.
Cox-HARBIsoN.-Br Thursday, October IL,
1877, by the Rev. Dr. Burlington, WILLIAM L. Cox TO
CARRiE daughter Of Thomas HarbisoD
CREgD-WooDaufF. On thursday, october H. 1877,
at the residence Of the brides parents, by the Rev. H.
q. Glover, DAsEL cREED to WmLErTA ~ WOODRUFF,
ELpRiDdE-HULI.-in Brooklyn, Thursday, 18th, by
the Rev. Lewis Ray Foote, HEsnY y. ELpRineE, OF
Hull OF Westport, Conn. No cards.
ESGLAKD-WHITMAM-AtS South Norwalk, Conn.,, on
the I'm INST, BY ,he Rev. su Charles Y NJ sellesk.
daughter OF Edwin A. Whitman. Esq, OF South Nor
walk, Conn.
HowKLL--wmrEnousR- AT PoughK Kcepsie, N. Y, on
Wednesday, October 10 ls7i by the Rev DR. Wheeler,
Mr.. Il. n HOWELL, OF Pnadoiphia to MISS JOSEPHINE,
daughter OF the Hon. J. o. Whltehousc. No cards.
LowEREE-ScHRoEDER.- Al Red Bank. N. j., on the
I0tn INST, by the Rev. William n. Dunncll, of New
York. FRANK MILLER LowEEEK TO HELENE LOUISE,
daughter OF Henry G. J. schroeder. Esq, OF led
Bank, NJ j., aud granddaughter OF the late Richard
Hatfield, ESQ.,, OF New York.
MiLLER--cAMpnELL On Thursday, October IL, by
the Kew. Isaac Westcott WESLEY d. MILLER to AGNES
s. CAMPBELL, both Of tins city No caras.
NEwMAS-BLAcKwELI.-On Tuesday, October 2, by
Rev Mr. Ayers at the homestead OF the BRIDES grand
father, Dr. ROBERT NEWMAN OF New York, to Miss
ADA B. X. BLACKWELL, OF Monument. Mass
PAIsoNg-WEEks. Thursday, October IL 1877,
at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, by the Rev. Halsoy w
Knapp, ChARLks W. PARSONS 10 s. LOUISA, youngest
daughter the late James Underhii Weeks all OF this
city.
STEPngSs-HAwRs s-On Wednesday, the 10th inst .
at the residence OF the BRIDES parents, ny the Rev.
John X. Allen CHARLES q. STEPHENS and kITTiY T..
HAwEs all OF Tarrytown, N. r.
Observation-Disclosures -On Wednesday, October 10,
1871 at the residence OF Mr. A. c. Bcchstein, by the
Rev. A. q. Wedekind, ID. d., JoHS q. WonLFKRr and
ELLIE II. MiLLEMAM, both of this city. No cards.
ZoLLIKoFPER- R-WITTHAus-On Thursday, October IL,
1871 by the Rev. G. H. krote ID D.. OSCAR +. ZoLLI.
KoPFER TO EMILY A., only daughter Of the late q. H.
Wlttnaus, ESQ, all OF this city
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE INDEPENDENT woRKINGMEN

mass meeting OF the representatives of tho work.
ingmen's associations Of the East side held last
evening at No 50 Market street, the headquarters of
the Fourth District Association. Mr.. James Walsh
occupied the chair and delivered snort address, In
which he discaimed any intention on the part
organizations which were represented at the meeting
to seek political power, or lend themselves TO any
political party during tho coming campaign. Their
only object to eject by peacoaDle means better
feeling between labor ana capital aud 10 endcavor TO
what they deemed their rights by honest and
fair legislation. Ho stated that they had sympathy
with any Of the existing political parties but that
thoy were particularly opposed TO the rule Of Tam
many Hall aud TO all other monopolies Other spoak-
follow in tho same strain, after which tt
solved 10 indorse the platform OF tho Troy CaEvcn-
ton and TO support It's state ticket.
committee was appointed 10 conor with other
labor organizations. with view TO secure the best
candidates Tor the Assembly aud local Offices.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
ANSWER.
POISONOUS WHIsKEYS.

To THE EDITOR TUE HERALD:-
Your correspondent "B." in the HERALD OF the 9th
inst. says:-sI read with considerable interest the
peclay 80 am tho trade ieel that much could
and should be prevent Tho sale OF poisonous
whskcy.'n Here Is admission from one sof the
trade regarding the sale of poisonous whiskey The
fact is admitted and ho says-and he ought to
know--that 'mueh could and should bo done to
prevent iIn Your correspondent is mistaken IN
suming that am IN the trade have NO "two stamp
goodsn to SELL My article was written In tho inter-
ests OF humanity. believe the best Of whskeys are
bad, but as long as men Will drink II am IN favor Of
their drinking the best and avoiding posonously adu
tcrated stun destroys their nellec.s and
works physical aud moral ruin. With regard TO tho
Two stamps referred to beng required ny the rev.
enue laws be placed upon each and every barrel Of
whIskcy, they arc y sterling guarantee OF aoso.
lute purity, and the law requires that, In
the event oil the contents oil huch "a
barrel being mixed, doctorod or blended, sne stamps
must be cancelled, and new stamp ndded, showing
the day and date Of such blending or doctoring The
law imposes heavy penalties for any nracton OF TINS
rule and the trade values whiskey saccording 70 tho
government stamps alluded TO- your correspondent
further states blended whiskeys "givc uniformity
which with largely increasing demand could not other.
wise bc provided lorr Ii he had stated that blended
whiskeys were pnmcd of on the retailers As OLD
wnskeys, while they were neither old nor young,
but simply decoctons gotten up TO deceive. no would
have stated the exact truth AS Tor the largely IN
crcnsing demand, u Ia obvious that pure whskey,
young or old, be had in plenty 10 supply any do.
mad, tho mixing blending creates no additional
supply and 50 lar from improving mo quaIty oi the
wnskcys the mixing only affords the "compounders"
all the latitude they desire Tor tho wholesale manuiac-
turo OF more POISONOUS whiskeys VERIIAS.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
scANDALoUs CONDUCT.


To TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
am young lady employed as an operator by the
Western Union Telegraph Company, at Broadway ana
Dey street. My days work begins at eight O'Clock
the morning. When the weather permits walk from
my place OF residence TO my place OF business, and
SO doing am obliged pass along Park row. On that
street, ut No. 3S, is located tho warerooms
OF the New York Betting and Packing Com
pany At the time l pass the employees
OF this establish ment either sweeping off the side
walk or ioungng about the doors. From their appear
and conduct l certain they are men Of low in.
slincls--in fact backguards. In common with all
females who pass them am greeted bly, with
insulting remarks, ribad Jests anu smuity nnuendoes
which it seems outrage 10 longer tolerate. These
employos uf the New York BelIing anu Packing Com.
pany have become notorious Tor their insulting
behavior toward every lady who chances to pass
them. They are all OF mature age and
some, II not all Of them, presumably men oi families
hence actions cannot be attributed to youthful
indiscretion. ignorance or inexpercnce. IL is not
possible that the principals OF the concern wncn
duet. We accustomed 10 expect SUCH language as
these men come from what is known as tho
corner loaier element OF the community, and on that
account remedy Tor IL is most difficult to
lind; but when inddle.aged men, holding positions
in Il well known mercantile house, VINO out OF
respect to their employers, TO say nothing oil
Their own sef-respcct, should at least assume tho
characteristics OF gcntemon are found 10 DO III le habit
OF daily insulting deencelcss females. the offence be-
comes duuby gricv0us and one whicn calls Tor tho
severcst remedy. trust that II you will oDge nun
dred other young Indies besides myself BY publishing
this COMMUNICATION III the HERALD the New York
sary remedy Is speedily ana eIectually applied
y. 9. NJ.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE KINGS COUNTY DEMOCRACY.

II decided by the Kings County Democratic Q
General Committee ut their regular meeting held last
evening to hold the primaries Tor the election of deo-
gates 10 the City, County, Assembly and Sena-
torla conventions on Friday, October 10 rho
committee also ordered tho County Conycn-
ton 10 lie hold at twelve H. on Mon
day October - at their headquarters
The City Convention will be held ut the same place
at three O'Clock oi the samo DAY. Tho Second Senn.
toral Convention at eight O'Clock the evening of
the same day and also at tho place Tne Third
Senatorial Convention VIII be held at three T.. NJ on
October 20 at Scnclein's Hotel, New Lots. The AS
scmDy conventions excepting tho Nintn district are
also TO be held on October % ut eight r. NJ The
Ninth district takes place Fatiands three r. NJ
on the Sumo day.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE.

A meeting or the Republican State Central Commit
tee was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday
morning but not largely attended AS had been
anticipated several OF tho committee having been pro.
vented attending account OF pressing business
engagements. Mr. Edward 81. Johnson, the chairman
tho committee called the meeting to order at nall
past nine O'Clock. The secretary then read quite
number OF letters from prominent republicans In
various sections OF the State. In all OF which u was
stated that tho progressing very satisiac-
toriy and with every Indication of sweeping repuo-
can victory in November Alter some discussion on
matters pertaining 10 the canvass, general
outline OF procedure was agreed upon, WHICH, ih inc
estimation OF the committee, 10 destined 10 insure
more thorough and systematic means Of reaching tho
masses than an that has been heretofore employed.
As tar as the recent democratic victory IN ONO was
concerned the members OF the committee seemed 10
regard IL as = crushing blow for the administration.
but maintained that II did not Affect the republican
party the They aycrred That II IN nowise DIS
hcatered dsmayed them IN their work III TINS state
but the contrary, only stimulated them 10 renewed
effort. One of the most prominent republican Leaders
this city stated yesterday that the order whereby
all persons holding Offices under the government were
forbidden to take active part in the canvass would
productive OF the most evil results since II virtu
ally caused oil the best workers the party 10
retire. Despite this fact, however, he relied the
patriotism OF the parry and the pood Of the poo
pie, VINO, he said, were alive to the issues TO mako up
for the loss.
II is understood that the committee arc considering
the proprety OF issuing an address 10 the people.
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DIED.

BALDWIN AT westchcstcr on Wednesday, October
10, 1877, THOMAS w. BALDWIN, aged 30 years. month";
Relatives and friends OF the family are respectfully
invited TO attend his funeral saturday, October
10, from ST. Peler's Church, At two O'Clock y. H.
ST. Paul papers please copy
BEcBTkL -Stapicton, Staten Island n. j., Tues
day, the 9th, CAROLINE, wc OF John Bechel. in tho
9th year Of her uge.
Funeral from residence, Broad st., near Richmond
road Relatives and friends respectfully invited TO AZ
tend, this tFriday) at two O'Clock 7. NJ
BERRI0AN.-On Tuesday, October 8, MARGARET
BERRrGAN, widow OF Michael and mother of Wiliiam
H. and John Il. Bcrrigan
Relatives and friends Of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from late
No DcsOrosscs st., to-day tFrlday), October IL, Al
Que o'clock
BrHSs On "Wednesday. October TO- in the s0th
year OF his age, LUKE BYRSs native OF parish OF Rih-
Willy, county Carlow, Ireland.
Relatives and irionds OF the family respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from his late residence
4Sl Grand ST. Saturday morning, October 13 ten
o'clock; thence 10 ST. Mary's Church, corner Ridge
and Grand streets, whero a requiem Will DC
offered up Tor the reposc Of his soul. The will
be Inferred IN Calvary Cemetery.
CAuLrmLp. -0u Wednesday evening" October 10, Mrs.
HANNAH CAuLFIELD
Notice oil funeral hereafter.
DosoHoE.-0n Wednesday, 10th Inst. JoAS Doxo,
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
A PLUCKY WIDOW.
HOW FRENCH LADY FOLLOWED Up FAITH
LESS suIToR.

HOW FRENCH LADY FOLLOWED uP FAITH
LESS suIToR.
II is probable that Mr. John Schapfer, Newark
dry goods dealer, OF considerable means, never road
the elder weller's advice to his son "samivel' TO
"bevare OF the vidders" II he dad he has not needed
IL, and suffers accordingly. some time ago. as tho
story goes, John became acquainted with Nine Eliza
Parret. q stout, comely French widow. She was
possessed Of handsome fortune. Tho pair
became engaged, and on tho strength OF the
at various times sums amounting in all to
about $4,000. As security she was induced to ac-
cept mortgages that were subsequently, found to ba
worth mucn less than tho sums which they purported
TO represent, and time passed aud neither promise
Schlaper, she appealed Tho law for redress SUIT
was commenced In the New Jersey Court OF Cham
cerv to recover a largo amount of property which
Schlaper, II was alleged, had conveyed 10 his brother
unlawfuy; another was Instituted for breach oil
promise 10 marry and complaint made before the
Essex county Grand Jury against the defendant Tor al
legged fraud In the meantime Schlapfcr disappeared,
but was learned by hrs counsel that he was In New
YORK. and by pardonable ruse he was one day IN
duced TO visit Newark whore he arrested and put
under several thousand dollars bail. Finally the
Grand Jury found bill Of ictment against him. and
suits instituted BY Mrs. Perre's counsel, and the
prosecution OF criminal charges, Schapfcr found
himself SO completely hemmed that he finally rado
overures for settlement and has now placed IN tho
hands OF the widows counsel such securities for the
ultimate payment of his indeb tedness, that she
scnted 10 discontinue the civil suits which had been
commenced and II is thought that the indictment tor
fraud will possibly pc nolo prosecuted.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
swrNpLINa STRANGERS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Arriving IN New York on Wednesday evening about
ten O'Clock took omnibus at Canal street and
Broadway. Soon after entered the "bus" gave the
driver o twenty-five cent silver piece, and he handed
me small envelope containing the required change.
l Immediately deposited IN the Siawson box two ten
cent pieces-iares for myself and friend aiterward
took seat and had hardly ridden block before the
driver rang his bell shouted down from his perch
to put two lares IN tho box l expostulated with
him that had paid tho fares and that be had dumped
them in the lower cash box. He stopped tho coach
and threatened to put me out unless paid the fares
over again. Sooner than have an alteration with the
driver and police IL paid the ares over again. The
driver was evuently intoxicated. Tho coach
bered 90, Marshal Il Wilkins Broadway and Twenty
third street line, via Madison avenue Witness TO oc-
currence William NJ. TaggarL Respectfully,
HARRY l.. TAGGART,
No. 1910 Jefferson street, Philadelphia
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE MCARyILJ.E MYSTERY.

Tho inquiry into the death Of Margaret McCarvillo
began at the sixth Precinct Station House yesterday
afternoon The evidence taken shows that all the In
terested parties had beon drinking together on the
evening OF October 2 On the morning OF the Sd, AZ
hapast O'Clock, Hugh McCarvile, husband OF de-
cessed, who Is pedlcr, lett for the market to pur
chase Stock and At quarter TO SIX O'Clock the body
OF Mrs. McCarvtlle was found in the yard with q
broken neck, having evidently fallen from the window
of the third story, which she resided
Mono OF the witnesses could throw any light the
womans movements from hali-past one to a quarter
Of six and in order TO nuke the investigation thorough
adjournment was taken
Mclarville, who had been arrested, was then
leased on Sic, 600 bail TO appear
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
"TORGIVE THIS DEED"

Anton Hedekamp. aged scvcnty-onc a shoemaker
the employ OF \. sittig, at No 29s West Houston
street, attempted suicide yesterday by sevorng tho
arteries in his throat ana wrist with a His
groans attracted the attention OF his employer who
entering his room found tho old man unable 10
speak aud balhcd IN the blood that was flowing from
his wounds Hedekamp had strength enough lett,
however to hand Mr.. Sittg piece OF paper, which
was written, IN German
Forgive mo for this deed. Farewell ALL Dear friends
and relations. farewell this beautiful earth.
ANTON HEDEKAMP.
The woud-be suicide taken to the New York
Hospital where he now lies in . critical condition.
Some years ago Hcdekamp WAS injured by falling
from q railroad car, and has been Invalid ever
inca
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE "COLORED MANS DELIGHT. =

Among the dives OF Baxter street Is one near the
corner Of Leonard, much irequensd by negroes, and
known to the denizens AZ the "Colorod Mans De-
light" Early yesterday morning sanguinary
affair occurred within its portals Thomas Wilson. a
colored man, became engaged In quarrel with
Joseph A. Williams and Joseph janet, also colored
and Tree fight took place, in the course Of which
razors were freely used. When the battle ended VIII
iams found his left ear almost gone He also suffered
from severe scalp wounds James even more
roughly handled his features being entirely dshgurcu
Tho police took Williams in CUSTODY and at the Tombs
Police Court nc held In s., 900 bail for ielonoas
Aaanull.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
ANIMALS POISONED.

Jacob Van Nimwegan, milkman, residing at No.
% North Main street, Paterson, n. j. on visiting the
sheds la which his cows horses arc kept ON Hale
don avenue. yesterday morning, discovered that all
his animals were sick. An investigation showed that
about ten pounds of Paris green had been mixed with
The iced OF the animals During the dav one OF the
horses, four oi the cows and number of chickens
died, and the Others, numbering three cows, two
horses and large number of chickens, cannot live.
Mr.. Van Nlmwcgun recently hud quarrel with his
sonin-law Charles Giocs resulting Ia law suit and
the latter Is suspected OF having been concerned the
nni
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
STUDENTS ALARM A PROFESSOR.

Between forty and ffty Of the class OF 10 Of Ru-
gers College entered the college armory, in Geological
Hall, yesterday and arming themselves with muskets
formed In limo and paraed around the campus. They
aiterward marched into Professor Merrman's room,
In tho college building, and startled that gentle
with the belief that revolt had taken
place. President Campbell, who heard OF tho
affair." hurried to Professor Merriman's room and COM
PEELED the students to d.spersc. leaving their arms
stacked in Professor Merrman's room. During tho
night Of the class cmpticd the contents Of
several paint lett by painters over the new doors
of the entrance to the old college building The faculty
yesterday began an Investigation, and the students
engaged the mischief arc 10 be punished by expu
The New York herald., 1877-10-12

SANITARY CONDITION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
am very glad to see that the press Is agtatng the
question OF health In the public schools, question
which long required ventilation. One journal the
Evening Telegram, suggests what to me to bo
the proper only plan to remedy the evil E, the
appointment OF competent physic VINO should act
as Health Inspector Of Schools. Tho question Ia,
Would physician be sufficient to carry out tue OBJ
ject view? or rather Would It not be better TO APP
point two? one, say, for the downtown and one ior
the upper wards, and lot each nave his own district,
aud be accountable Tor that alone BY this means the
work would De moro eiectualiy performed parents
would satisfied that when inspection oi school
had been made II would be done thoroughly
SCHOOL TEACHER.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
A BROOME STREET BURGLAR.

William Porter alias Morton, alias 0'Brien, o well
known burglar, who, II is alleged, has served terms
both In Joliet and Sing Sing prisons was arraigned
before Justice Morgan yesterday by Captain MELON.
nell a charge Of breaking into tho store OF Tgo
4 Co., No lSs Broomo street. on the morning OF tho
LIST OF September, whom $1,000 worth OF silk was
stolen. He was July identified by Charles Lnstod. q
saloon keeper opposite as man who helped 10 load
wagon and shut the door oi the store alter the
wagon nad driven of win tho booty. Judge Morgan
committed Porter III ~ 600 bail TO and sent
named Wells To the House OF Detention as a wit
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
OUR COMPLAINT BOOK.

TNorE-Letters intended TOR this column must be
accompanied by the writer's full name and address to
insure attention. Complanants who are unwilling 70
comply with this rule simply waste time In writing
Write on only one side OF the paper Ed HEaALD.l
The New York herald., 1877-10-12

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

PouGaKEEpsfE. ". v, Oct III. 1877.
Tho democrats to-day nominated Daniel W. Gucrn-
scy for County Judge, and James L. Williams for Sur
rogatc. The republican nominee tor Judge is B. Piatt
Carpenter, and Tor Surrogate, Collins sbcdon.
BxGnAMToS. NY, Oct III, 1877.
Tho Democratic judicial Convention to-day, Tor tho
SIKH district, nominated indorsod the republican
nominees Justices William Murray and e. Il. Martin,
the prcsent ucumbunta
The New York herald., 1877-10-12

REMOVED TO QUARANTINE.

Tho Health Department yesterday ascortaned that
the sickness Of Mrs Mary Drake, Of No. 402 West
1hiry-lrst street, was genuine yellow lever. Mrs.
Drake, whose spoken oil in the HERALD OF
yesterday, removed by the department 10 tho
Quarantine Hospital ana every precaution taken TO
nreycnt the spread vi the disease
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE VALUE OF A DOGS BITE.

A verdict for S225 damages was given yesterday by
ajury in tho Brooklyn City Court in iavor Of George
W. Evans who sued John Irving because his dog had
bitten him last July.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
THE AVENUE B FIRE.

To THE EDITOR THE HKRALD:-
What is the reason that the debris OF tho burned
depot and stables on Fourteenth street and avenue
is not removed or some attempt made to do sof II
something Is not done with it, judging from the odor
emitted from the rotting pile OF hay. straw, &C., u
Will brood epidemic in that well crowded
quarter OF the city. IL.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
BROOkLYN'S LOCAL ASSESSMENTS.

Mr.. D. D. Whitney, Registrar OF Arrears and Taxes
of Brooklyn, states that the aggregate amount OF ar
rears for all local Improvement assessments now In
his hands Tor collection Is s3.57l,0o0. Comptroller
Burrci says that Brookyn's total local improve men
debt amounts to 80 4y5 GOO, OF which ST. SOL 900 Is
cassed as water and sewerage Assessment fund bonds
being tho fund Tor regarding and rcpavng OF streets
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
see by tho HERALD OF Thursday that the Fire Com
missioners have passed resolutions instructing their
employees NOT TO pay any political assessments NOW,
may ask you, in behalf OF the employees OF tho Do
pariment OF Public Works. why the Commissioner OF
that department cannot put his loot down and stop
the paying oi political assessments which have been
levied but not yet paid by the employees OF his
department? AoSESSNENT.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
A LONELY FUNERAL.

Rev Thomas Crowthcr, o. the first Presbyterian
Church, Williamsburg having died OF malignant
diphtberta was buried yesterday under tho rule
of the Board OF Health none Of the family or friends
being allowed the remains, the undertaken alone
Attending 10 and accompaDyln them 10 the grave.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
A CHINESE REMEDY.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
In China when savings bank tails tho board OF
trustees decnptated by order OF the government.
There has not been failure that country in 500
years. Would II not be we'll to make tho trustees Of
those corporations in this country at least pecunary
responsible to the dealers stockholders they arc
elected TO protect? L. W.
The New York herald., 1877-10-12
LIGHT WANTED.

To EDITOR THE HERALD-
Please call the attention OF the authorities TO the
partial darkness which 1lsth street between avenue
A and the river Is left every night only about one
hall Of the lamps have been lighted In that ncghbor
hood in tho last TWO weeks. A. "