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!. ASHTON DE pEYsTER.

Mr.. J. Ashton Dc Pcystcr dicd on sunday evening
at hrs home, No. % wost Thirtysixth street, about
ihlrty.scven years OF age. lilo a OF tho late
James Ferguson De Pcyster, who for many years
treasurer OF tho Bleecxcr Street Savings Bank aud
was nephew Of Frederick Dc rcystcr.
ID, who Is president OF tho New York
Historical society. In 1850 no graduated from tho
College OF tho CITY OF Now York and went into tho
Blocker street Savings Bank as assistant TO his
father who had Tor forty odd years been
was at the time ouIy nineteen years OF age.
He Inherited an ample fortune, but never cared to
live In idlcness la 1915 he became partner IN tho
house OF CORTLAND, DO Pcyster, Field Co., Water
street. In 1876 he retired from business In consc-
qucnce OF poor beatb but shortly before his death
PRESIDENT o. ono OF the brancn roads OF the Ere
Railway. He was also trustee OF the New YORK Dis
pensary. OF which his faincr before him was presI.
dent He very fond OF travelling. and, among
other long trips he twice sailed up the Nilc--oncc In
1857 and again ~ 1871 lie made two trips To Greece
and IN 1874 travelled horseback from pyIac
to the southcrDmost parts OF Greece Who so on.
tened home. soon alter he Jouin TO the North.
west and while In tho ncignborhood OF
Lake Superior caught cold. la
the hope OF benenting his health he
passed the winter Of 1876 Ia the city OF Mcxlca Then
In 1871 he made the trip up tue Nile already referred
TO. His last winter was passed ut Aiken, ;. q. trom
there he returned TO this city three weeks ago. Mr.
DE peyster was unmarried lie was beloved by his
friends, and highly respected by all with whom he
bad dealings.
Ito was a representative Of tho we'll known De
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SAVINGS BANK FAILURE.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

Ink TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
DALLAS, Texas, May 81, 1878.
Tho State Savings Bank CT this city made asst en-
ment this morning. Charles Frod Tucker, attorney
at Law, and w. H. CASTOR, president OF tho Exchange
Bank arc the assignees When the bank closed
Saturday evening 1t had only about $40 In cash on
hand. Tho amount duo depositors Is about
$4,000 ranging IRON twenty i've cents to 81, 200
This bank has been considered weak for some time
past, ana was bridged over last winter by Adams AZ
Leonard bankers OF this city, VINO were applied 10
TINS morning Tor assistance, but declined, owing
10 tho unsatisfactory nature OF its securities
An agent for Donnc, Lawson Co.,
New York, has been hero since Tuesday
examining sccuritics Ito had negotiated for loan
Of $1,000 tor $4,000 OF securities, but found
them worthless and declined TO make
the loan. The total OF tho banks assets rs
s4l. 900; total liabilities. $5i. 900 Tho liabilities
principally on bills payable ~ New York OF which
$l4,Ss7 are duo 10 DonneIl, Lawson a Co. Tor New
YORK exchange; balance TO Dallas depositors. De-
posts offered saturday, amounting TO about 81 900,
were not entered on The credit account ana were
turned oday.
Tnere Is a light tho other TOUR local banks,
but trouble Is anticipated. 4. H. Gruber, who
the president aud principal stockhoidcr, was OF the
nrm OF Clark, Gruber Co, OF Lcavonwortb, kan.,
which failed in 1866 Tor SOL, 900
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ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PniLLlpsguRG, N. j.. May ~, 1875
The quictucss Of Phiilip sburg was disturbed lust
night about eleven O'Clock by the cries OF murder
emanating from the residence Of Patrick Mchan,
very respectable citizen residing in the First ward.
The facts folloxs:--About two years ago his
daughter Mary Jane bright and handsome young
lady OF eighteen summers, WIS married to u young
man named Peter Youngkcn. shortly after their
marriage Guild WAS born TO them, and the
husband abandoned his family, leaving his young
wife 10 her own livelihood. Her tuiher
took her home and provided for herself and
child. The husband went TO Howe, Texas, which
place he was compelled to leave last fall Tor having
shot and KILLED man IN q drunken ngnt. Last even
ing he called at the residence of his wife aud asked TO
havo n talk with her He mad been seated but a lew
moments when he informed his VITO that he had come
to take possession OF the child. She refused TO
large knife and throwing his wife upon
the floor was IN the act Of pungin. IL
into her breast her father seizcd the villains
arm and wrenchcd the knife from his grasp. During
tho melee Mr. Mehan severely cut about the hanu
Youngkcn was arrested and locked up
HELD FOR TRIAL.
This mornin. his wife made complaint against
him, and in default OF bail he was committed 10 the
Warren County Jall. Much sympathy - manifested
for tho young wife by the citizens who reluctantly per-
mitied him 10 be taken to PRISON without lynchng
HIM.
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KILLED WITH A sTILETTo.

AN ITALIAN PLUNGEs THE DEADLY WEAPON
TWICE INTO III HEART OF HIS AssAIL'
ANT.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
HAzLEroy. Pa, May ~, 1878.
This community was startled on Saturday evening
by report that murder had been committed at
Lattimer, small village three miles from here.
An hour after the commission OF the deed tho
accused arrested while attempts
ing to escape. AT coroner's inquest
held over tho dead body at Laitimer on Sunday
morning the following evidence was elected rom
Italian witnesses through interpreters: -Salyator
Oceanic, Iae dead man, had been to Hazieton on
Saturday afternoon and returned feeling somewhat
belligCrent He mad quarrciled with Francisco Christi,
the prisoner. struck the head with apistol
Christi had resented the insult by drawing stictto
and sending u twice into the heart OF his assailant.
Decanio sezcd club and struck Christi twice, and
then Tell dead.
COLONY ITALIAN coLLIERs.
Lattimcr coliiery is worked by Pardco Bros. Co.,
and like many other coilerles has Italians employed
around the works, who live III shanlies aud
board themselves. from fifteen to twenty
turns in doing tho housework. The shauiy
Italians. Both men wero advanced IN years ana
have families IL their native lands. Thor friends
scem TO think Christi committed the homicide In
a0If-dafanca
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INSUBORDINATE COLLEGIANS.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. May ~, 1878.
ST. Johns College students here have caught the
spirit OF characterization that is in tho colleges. Last
Friday night the students desired to have one Of their
occasional hops In Mcdowell Hail. where all the col
lege entertainments held and, usual. made the
formal application to tho faculty. Their request was
deemed an Unprecedented act. AS tho arrangements
for the hop were already made the students wcre
decidedly provoked, and especially SO their rivals
the affections OF the young ladies' OF Annapolis the
CADET mdshpmen, have the rgors OF naval dis
cipline sufficiently relaxed TO give Them the
privilege OF u dance once week. On Saturday after
noon tho campus was moved, and that night ut one
O'Clock the students were discovered by tho janitor
filing Mcdowell Hall with hay. On being hailed they
scampsred or Last night they were more success
full and got through their work OF making hay loft
OF tho hall without being disturbed. Tho business
manager tho college paper among tho insubord
nates and tho work Is evidently In tho hands Of tho
raduating classcs. Their trial before the faculty
takes place to- morrow
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THE DICKIE CASE.

Tho interest OF the medical profession the Dickis
was manifested last night by the large attend
ance OF prominent ply siciaus at meeting OF the
Medical SOCIETY," OF the County OF Now York
in the College OF Physicians and Surgeons
DR.. Charles IL. Nichols. tho physician in charge.
OF the Bloomingdalc Asylum where Miss Susan Dickio
was confined as lunatic Tor over SIX years until
she was declared sane by jury ana discharged in
February last read paper on her mar ain ing
that she was insane whom committed insane while
there aud insane when discharged.
DR. EDWARD Bradley, mrmocr Ut the com omission
de iaaatco, and the physician who mas mad
charge OF Miss Dickc her release, ops
posed DR.. Nichols arguments in detail saying
that Miss Dickie had acted In perfectly
since her release aud that she has furnished
her apartments with great deal OF taste. Wnen
he went to bring Miss Dicxic away rom the asylum
Dr. Nichols told HIN no would be glad to ret urn her
within weeks.
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
wAsufSGroS, May 25-l A. IL.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
wAsurSGroS, May Isl A. II.
Indicdtons
For tho lower lake region, Middle States and New
England generally higher pressure and slightly lower
Temperatures, north 10 west winds, clear partly
cloudy weather and possibly occasional light show
orr followed, from Lake Eric TO Virginia. by winds
shifting to northeastcrly.
For the South Atlantic and East Gull Statcs gen.
orally higher prcssures and slightly lower tcmpera
lures, winds mostly from northwest TO southeast
partly cloudy weather and rain areas.
For Tennessee ana tho ohio Valley, rising baromc.
ter slightly cooler northwestcriy Winds shifting TO
warmer south, clear or partly cloudy weather.
and possibly occasional light rains.
For tho Lower Missouri Valley. falling parome.
ter, increasing southcastcrly winds, warmer
partly cloudy weather, rain areas and local
storms. For tho Upper Mississippi Valley and upper
iakc region rising, followed by falling barometer
nearly stationary temperatures northeast to south.
east Winds increasing cloudiness with rain areas In
tho former and possibly extending to tho latter
The Lower Missouri River will generally continue
slowly rising and the ONO slowly falling.
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YACHTING NOTES.

Yacht Fleetwing, N.Y.Y.C., Mr.. George A. Osgood,
from New York, arrived and came TO anchor of the
HERALD telegraph station, at Whitestonc yesterday
atorpoon.
Schooner yacht Sea Witch, Bye, Mr. +. II. Stott,
from Sag Harbor, arrived ut Newport yesterday. Sho
goes 10 Boston via Nantucket tomorrow. Captain
Waldo, Of the New York Custom House, IS on board
guest
Yacht Lotto, PY.C., carried away her topmast
head ~ beating out OF Newport Harbor Yesterday.
Schooner yacht Intrepid, N.Y.YC, Mr. Lloyd
Phuuix, arrived Mt Newport on SUNDAY evening, from
New York VIA New London a trial trifv Sho
worked to the satisfaction OF her owner, who
Is on BOARD She Is AT anchor IN brenton's Cove aud
has been visited by many Newport citizens The In
trcpid will proceed ward
Sioop yacht Charm, OF The Warwick Yacht Club, is
also in Newport harbor
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DECORATION DAY IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81, 1878.

WASHINGTON, d c., May ~, 1878.
The arrangements Tor Decoration Day consist in tho
closing Of tho public Offices. orations, music and
decorations at the several cemeteries and variety Of
excursions by steamers and railroads to ncghboring
cities and 10 pleasant rural spots in this vicinity.
More attention seems to be given TO the EXCURSIONS
than 10 the Decoration Day services.
THE PRESIDENT AND cABlSEr TO 60 TO GETTYSBURG.
The President, with several members oil the Cabi-
net, will leave Washington on Wednesday afternoon
for tho Gettysburg battlefield in special rendered
by Colonel Scott
Colonel John b. Bachelor, author OF the positions
OF troops on the government maps OF tho batte Will
accompany the party by invitation to point out 10
them the positions OF tho troops and describe the
changing movements Of the engagemenL
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OBITUARY.
JOHN coMMERi ORD.

John Commerford has long stood at the head OF the
'land rciormers'' Of Now York oil those who Cd.
posed usury. He was seventy eight years old, hay.
ing been born at Hackcnsacg, N. j., In 1900.
His parents dying when he was young
aunt took charge OF him and o..
fcrcd to educate him for tho ministry, but
no preferred to become mechanic. Ho learned
chair making in company with W. NJ. Tweed's father
He went into business Tor himself and was sue.
csssfu for many years. his store being In broadway
near Grand street. The Arm was commeriord 4 Red.
gate Alter tho death OF Mr.. Rcdgato he took In
other partners who proved unsuitei to tho bust
ness. This with the panic oil 1857 brought
resort his trade again. His health ia,iing he was
never abo TO regain his former success. As labor
reformer no spIcaous during tho wnolo OF his
active life. He was member OF what was stigma
tzed rs the locofoco party, ana was contom porary
with william LeegcI En- Moore anu JOB
Haskell. When George H. Evans tDrother OF Mr.
Evans tho shakcr) began TO Aquatic Tor Tho freedom
the public lands to actual settlers was among
tho first 70 and that cause. Mr.. Commcrford was a
man OF dignhed and Intellectual appearance aud
was clear, logical aud iorcbio speaker.
Even up to last winter his friends and ADMIRERS
would lead him through the streets (when he was
nearly bIindl TO some public bai where they could
again hear his strong arguments Tor the rights OF
man. Ho was profoundly earnest but never advo-
Gated violence. Mr.. Commcrford az time pollcd
large vote candidate for Mayor aeau Tor Con-
Rics8.
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RHODE ISLANDS GOVERNOR.
IBx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT. r. l.. May 81, 1878.
The reinauguration OF Governor Van Zandt takes
place tomorrow IN this city. There will 90 fac
military parade. Excursions by rail and by steamer
Will DO made hitler from all sections Of the State
and also from adjoining States. The members OF tho
Legislature arrived tonight and caucusos were
hold, tho present officers being renom mated unan
mously, save the Speaker who had two opponents.
The Legislature Will ut nalf past ten O'Clock
Tomorrow morning, and when the two houses have
been organized they will into grand committee Tor
the purpose OF appointing committee 10 count tho
votes ut the State election for general officers
Al three O'Clock they will meet to hear the result OF
the count, and the same will be announced from the
balcony of the State House Alter the ancient custom
portant business will be transacted, and IS ex
pected that tho Legislature viii adjourn on Friday.
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A CONFESSION OF GUILT.

Troy, N. Y. May 81, 1878.
The trial OF Supervisor Egan, indicted for NAL
feasancc In office for auditing fraudulent and bogus
bills terminated Unexpectedly this morning In plea
OF guilty BY tho prisoner, and he was rcmandsd for
sentence Friday Last week the defence pro-
duced John ID. Chase, OF Waterford who testified to
receiving and delivering the goods enumerated In the
fraudulent bill upon winch the indictment against
prisoner was tound Chase's evidence was partially
corroboracd by Thomas Fay, son OF tne exkeepcr OF
tho Court House, who deposed TO receiving some OF
the goods Tho prosecuting officials learned that
Chases story false, and alter long pursuit tho
pefjurcr arrested on Saturday ut Crescent, and
confessed mis- guilt. lie locked up, and Egan
surrendered by his bail yesterday Alter consultation
with his lawyers this morning Egan also confessed by
ploadinR guilty.
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BUFFALO, n. ", May 81, 1873.
The following Is the official record OF the averages
made In the late State shoot held here:-
Best average OF clubs in contests Nos. /. 4, and
5:-Foresters Club OF Buffilo-one man. 40; Two men,
4oi three men, ~; tour men. IS "a hve mon, 81 =
SIX mon, 8. lilo. Audubon Club OF Buifao--
one man. 81; two men, 361a; three men,
So 20; four men, 254; five men, rs 20;
SIX men, ~ 2-3. Central CITY OF Syracuse-0ne man,
50; two men. 81 three men, SO; four men, SAX; live
men, 80. Seaeca Gun Club. OF Seneca Fails-Ono
man, 3S two men, Soy; three men, SO 2.3 rho
poorest average IN contests Nos. J. ANA was that
oil q. j. Heinold, OF the Audubon CLUB Buffalo.
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CHICAGO AS A GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. May -, 1873.
The unprecedented movement OF grain In this mar
ket attracting considerable attention and indicates
great revival OF business Inst week the aggregate
receipts OF nil cereals were S,69oS7l bushels. The
aggregate shipments 8. Jos 223 busheis Besides
this there received 49, 172 barrels OF -four and
shipped 49,626 barrels. Computing tho nour
wheat this shows an aggregate movement for the
week OF 72S5, 0S4 bushels OF grainngures never be-
To-day's movement was larger than any hitherto
recorded; z 524 car loads OF grain came In, OF which
966 corn, and 49, 400 bushels OF grain in
by the canal The receipts In bushels would there
tore DO for to-day, including flour, ST, 1888; ship
busheis.
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MAZZINrS BUST.

Tho presentation OF Turipi's bust OF Giuseppe MAJ
zni to this city will take place In Central Park to-
afternoon at two O'Clock The location OF the
bust Will be tho west drive, opposite Sixty seventh
street. The presentation ceremonies in tho Park VIII
DO followed BY banquet 10 be held at Baeppcrs Lon
Park Hotel, Ninth avenue, between lO7lh and l09in
Streets beginning al i've O'Clock i. NJ, alter which
works, music. songs, original odes rccitations,
tabeaux wants nc. The festival VIII conclude with
an international BALL All the receipts from the icstl.
to be devoted to the expenses Of the naugura-
ton OF the mon umcnt
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THE RUSSIAN CRUISERS.

ALTERATIONS IN PROGRESS ON THE CALIFoR-
MA AND COLUMBUS THAT INDICATE THEIR
FUTURE USE.
PHILADELPHIA, May %, 1873.
Work on tho California and Columbus, tho steamers
recently acquired by Russian agents. Is progressing
rapidly Tho character OF tho work is such
as TO indicate that the vessels arc
to be used as cruisers The California
has been tested. One OF tho large columbiads. In
tended Tor MONITOR and lying at Cramps shipy ard
was placed IN different positions the spar deck,
but u madc pcrceptibe difference In the DRAFT
oil the ship third mast is 10 DO added TO tho
columbus TO give her speed.
Two more Russian officers arrived in town to-day.
They visited and inspected tho California and
Columbus. Tho California, ts said, Is intended to
carry six guns Of eleven inch calibre aud weighing
fifteen tons each, und the Columbus Ave guns.
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Peyster family OF this city. wnoss every member.
with one exception. has been born herr.
Johannes De Peyster. the first Of the Amer-
can branch or tue family, 10 New York IN
lG3s with no less celebrity than Peter Stuyvesan
Fer seven generations the ancestors Of the family
have lived TO remarkably old age and Mr.
De Peyster Is the first his family. count
ing direct descent. that has not
lived for over seventy years Tho funeral takes place
to-day al ten o'cock from bis late residence sixty
third street.
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PEOPLES SAVINGS INSTITUTION.

Hiram NJ. Rhodes, president; William NJ. Randall.
treasurer; Joseph NJ Smith, r. T. Doremus and silas
r. Williams, directors Of the Peoples Savings Inst-
tuition OF Newark, ". j., who have boon indicted by
the Essex County Grand Jury TOR conspiracy, pleaded
hot guilty Yesterday. Tial was set Tor September l.
bail 1000 each.
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A REGULATOR CONFESSEs.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, May q, 1878.
Frederick Clark, bookkeeper for Vernon Brothers
& Co., paper manufacturers, OF Northampton, with
warehouse In New York, was suspended Friday
last after confsssng that he had boon stealing money
IRON tho company Tor eight or ninc years past by
fasiiying his pay rolls Clark Is promine mem Der
OF the Methodist Church The amount OF the dcn-
cheney In his accounts is no; known. but IS popularity
stated TO be $l000o Tho books arc being examined
av yar
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WHO'LL SALE HOMICIDE.

MENDOZA, H., May ~, 1873.
Nows has reached hero OF alrocous murder CON-
mitlcd at Arlington, small town near this place, on
Sunday. Samuel Carney, young man who had been
refused permission to visit Miss Cullcnbinc young
lady acquaintance went to her last cvenln,
her throat with razor, shot her with revolver and
being met by Mr. anu Mrs. Culsnbne on his way
down stairs shot the father the MP cut Mrs. Cullen.
bine severely with butcher xniic, and rusning out
into the yard drew a across his throat
eral times, and expired almost instantly. Tho parents
are severely but not fatally hurt The daughter lived
but q few minutc3.
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NEWBUkG BAY REGATTA.

NEwBURG, \. r.. May %, 1878.
The nth annual yacht rae, IN NewDurg Bay will
take place on Wednesday, July 10. Cash prizos
offered to the yachts 10 each class making tho best
corrected time, as folows:-
First class yachts 70 ieet or moro In length, SIPS;
second class yachts % and less than 70 long
SO; third class, over 20 and than - feel,
$50; fourth class, not exceeding 20 feet long SIS.
The course 10 be sailed Is twenty miles; entrance
ireo; time allowances two minutes per loot ENTREES
close July g.
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THE DAY IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, May 81, 1878.
The decoration Of the graves OF Union and Confed-
crate soldiers at tho National Cemetery, Jefferson
Barracks took place yesterday instead Of May 3d. II
having been decided that Sunday the most suita-
BILE day for the ceremonies Another purpose was TO
place nc services In the hands OIL the clergy. This
very successfully carried out, and the number OF
people greatly exceeded that IN attendance
any previous occasion.
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THE LAST vEsIIGEs or THE RESURRECTION
BEING SWEPT AWAY.
HAVANA, May "a, 1875.
Captain General Jovear has received u despatch from
General Martinez Campos, stating that large number
OF insurgents has Just surrendered, including chief
named Llmbano Sanchez, with III officers, 200 mon
2UO women and children. Other surrenders are
expected. Ibis - considered the frst step toward
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NEWARK SAVINGS INSTITUTION.

Tho commissioners appointed by Chancellor Run
yon last December TO make investigation into tho
condition OF the Newark IN ~ Savings Institution
report that the deposltors Will obtain 81 $500 per
cent Of their deposits.
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DEATH SENTENCE AFFIRMED.

HARRISBURG Pa, May ~, 1878.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the DECISION OF tho
lower court in the OF the cx-priest, Blasius
Plstorious, undcr sentence OF death for murder.
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PLEADED GUILTY.

NEwBuRYroRr, Mass, May 81, 1878.
Whittier, the doiauiing Methuen treasurer, pleaded
guilty tho Superior Court to-day, gave bonds In
$4,000 and was released. The losses the town are
TO DO paid by him. This probably ends the casc
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TWICE TRIED FOR MURDER.

CAMDEN, N. j., May ~, 1878.
Emma BotheIs trial for poisoning RcckeIth bishop
was continued to-day, number OF Witnesses for the
prosecution being on the stand George Bishop, son
poisoned man, testified that on two occasions
no purchased arsenic Tor Mrs. Bishop. which shc
she wishad 10 taka for a cold. with other druqs.