The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-04-06
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METROPOLITAN NEWS.
From our Special Correspondent.
NEW YORK. March. p 1877.

lion of the steal, and by settling up with
the directors and officers for the rest has
gotten to be looked upon by certain peo-
pie, as really legitimate way of making
Whiting lacked back bone,
however, to carry out his scheme. and
the result is that the Brooklyn officers
have secured nearly all the property as
well as the thief. His wife, with that
profound faith in the man from whom
she takes her opinions, thought ii posi-
bic that if he could go free he might be-
come missionary. It used to be a sort
of standing sarcasm upon the minister
al profession, that such boys as were nei-
ther good for anything at trade or on q
farm, were sent to theological university
to fit themselves for pulpit oratory with
elocution and interest left out; but it
certainly is new suggestion for a man
to fit himself for a missionary field Of
labor by first robbing bank, next, try
ing to make terms with it, being caught
in his own trap, and at last giving up the
spoils because he was obliged to.
Mrs Whiting seems to be one of those
peculiar women, to whom all pretty
vices, such as smoking, rank in the same
catalogue as bank robbery. She sees
very little difference between them if
any, and it is quite possible, may have
made home so unpleasant for her hus.
band, by this simmered down Puritan
ism,as to have led to that state of absent
eeism which has ended in this manner.
There are some men who cannot be
kept in peck measure, and it would be
wise under such circumstances not to
make the parlor curtains of more conse-
quence that the keeping such man at
home.
The general opinion arrived at in re-
gard to Oakley Hall. is that he is en-
route to Europe. Very little stock is
taken in the murder or suicide theories,
and it is generally believed that partly
on account Of the Ring suits, and partly
because an actress of whom he is deci-
dedly enaElored, will soon go to Europe.
that he will soon be heard from there.
His immediate friends have not attempt
ed any special search. and the public
mind is no longer exercised about the
matter.
Mr. Kingan, who met his death so sad
ly,was buried from Mr. Halls church,last
The edifce was filed with
his friends and the publice who were so
shocked to hear OF his death. His wife
was too i'll to be present, as she has a
very young babe She is slowly rally
ing, however, from the shock which the
news occasiOned her. BABY fingers.
waxen touches" have held her to life in
spite Of the desolation brought into it.
Mr. Hall seemed to favor the view thai
Mr. kingans mind had become unset
ilIed and that he had committed suicide,
and he drew from it solemn warming
for men who permit the cares and ex-
elements of business to become para
mount, other duties neglected, until fin
ally reason becomes unseated. The SER
vice was very interesting and affecting.
In case suicide is proven, according to
English law, all the valuable effects
found on his body will escheat to the
crown. Whether this ought to be ap-
plicable to an American citizen is the
qnesiion? Ifso, those contemplating a
change from this world to another will
hardly go to the British dOminions, or if
hey do will leave their yaluables else
where.
Young ladies' who have been abroad
on Fifth Avenue, on Saturday,
in college colors. Oxford and Cambridge
blue in bonnets and neck-ties were in
order, and small bets Of gloves were
wagered by demoiselles who had done
he universities under the escort of Ok
1nion or Cantab. Larger bets were
pending among the gentleman, more
those of English birth and de-
:ided annoyance was felt at the draw
The young ladies whose bets we're with
he gentlemen did not mind, because
rom some queer sort of feminine logic,
hey expected to be paid anyway.
WHATS II A GOOD NAME
From business standpOint-success.
ilancing at the brief list Of business
louses whose origin dates back to the
Of this century, we find none
more honorable and successful than that
If ESoCH MoRGAS's Sons, 40 Wes,
street. manufacturers of laundry and
amily soaps, and Of the now justly cele-
,rated SapoliO. As cleansing, purify
ng and polishing soap it has no equal.
md if the immense sales in every quar-
er Of the globe are an index, it seems
ikely TO maintain the lead. 10 il sup
,rising to what various uses it is applied.
IN all metallic substances it produces a
brilliant lustre and changes domestic
Utensils into mirrors. II cleanses mar
,le, glass, porcelain and paint, and re-
moves grease, gums, rust and stains II
las become a necessity with the ma
hinist, engineer, photographer. and in
act all classes. II was recently recon-
nended by a prominent member Of the
legislature at Albany, as a sure deter
i've for the purifcation Of national and
tate politics. 1t is furnished at such
1w price, that it would be wise economy
D make an appropriation for lis use in
hose quarters.
All the theatres open with new piece,
1r Easter Monday. notieeably Daly's
Ihichis TO present "The Princess Royal.
'sking Time by the forelock. they viii
i've it on Saturday evening.
The Children's Carnival at the Acade-
~ of Music, which is TO be given for the
enefit Of The Sick Poor" bids fair TO
Ival the other recherche entertainments
nat have preceded it, and viii be deci-
edly more novel and unique. The
ckets are only So for adults and 81 for
an exceptionally moderate
rice for this city.
Openings are in order, and this week
ley viii be numerous. Yellow still
olds the field against other colors.