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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-25

battle between red and black ants is de-
serlbed by a writer in Hdrpers Ndgn<inc.
He says that he had watched and fed a colony
of blacks ants in his dooryard, being inter
ostcd in study Of their remarkable intel!i-
gence ono day he was surprised to find that
an army of red ants had made m invasion,
ana that the conflict was raging over space
of n square yard. In nearly every In
stance rcd was pitted against q black.
but sometimes n fighter found himself
with two assaiants. in which case he
was quickly dispatched. The battle lasted
many hours. The combatants. locked In
each others embrace, rolled and tumbled
about. never separating until one was killed.
The survivor was often SO firmly held by his
dead victim that he could with difficulty free
himself. The observer picked up several Of
the couples, but SO intent were they on their
fight that the handling made no difference.
He took twenty Of them into his room and
watched them with magnifying glass. 1t
was an hour before the first-a black was
killed and torn fiercely to pieces. The red
victor then went to the help OF n comrade.
Finally, the ten blacks and four OF the reds
were killed.
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city and reported the above facts to Deputy
Sheriff Barbee, who at the time was in charge
OF the jail shreveport Times.
The warrant on which Lot Clark and Bill
White were arrested was issued from Justice
Carter's court on affidavit of J. r. Moss, A. b.
Crowder and w. J. Hutchinson. The negroes
were charged in the affidavit with attempt to
murder Messrs. W. i. McNeal, w. j. and A.
r. Crowder, James Calhoun and q. w Nor
wood. on the day Of election at the Caledonia
voting precinct. shreveport Standard.
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New Orleans. December l. 1878.

In retiring from the firm Of Pinlay h Thomp-
son | cordially recommend our SUCCESSORS,
g. X. FINLAY d CO.. to the patronage Of nay
friends.
del I'm r. G. THOMPSON.
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pany. New Orleans. December %, 1s7s-At n
special meeting Of the Board Of Directors; held
dIy On %
de24 15t OH. JUMONVILLE. Cashier
Mechanics and Traders. Bank, New or
leans, December 81, 1s7s-The annual election
for Directors Of this Bank. to serve during the
ensuing year will take place at the banking
house, No. % Carondelet street, on MONDAY
the twentieth Of January next, between the
hours If 10 q. N. and y m.
de2l I'm JOHN u. LUbWiGSEN Cashier,
state National Hank Of New Orleans,
New Orloans Decembsr H. 1879 Tho annual
election Of directors TO serve ID" ensuing yenr
will be held ut this bank on the third TUES
DAY Of January, twenty first proximo between
the hnuis Of 10 o'clock m. and o'clock p NJ
del9td CIIhS. w. G. DUPUY. Cashier.
Mutual National Hank. New Orleans,
Decem Der a. l87s-The election for Directors,
to serve the ensuing year. will take place NJ the
banking house. log Canal street. on TUESDAY.
january u, between TIE h3nis s, 81 10 2 ~ and
y. m. JOSEPH MlTCHEbL.
del5 I'd Cashier.
HtbernIa National Rank, new Orleans,
December II. 1s7s-The annual election of di-
rectors OF this bank will be held Mt its banking
house TUESDAY, January a. 1879 between II
. ''o'h D. H. ""' = J JS & !. pI'EivEREUx,.
de1std Cashier.
New Orleans National Hank New or.
leans, December IA. l87s-The annual election
banking house on TUESDAY. January IA. 1879
between the hours OF 1oa. m. and 2. m.
de14 I'd VIM. PALFIEY, Cashier.
Citizens Savings hank.
"a bank for small savngs.)
Corner Baronne and GravIer streets
Six per cent interest paid on deposits.
ADVANCES MADE ON COLLATERALs.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MIsCELLANEOUS.
VVANTED-POSITION AS BOOK KEEPER
w or cashier. by q competent party. with rel
erences. Address A. G., this Office. de25 ST.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY WANTED
~ Two or three gentlemen boarders % oc-
cupy rooms in ono of The fiuest residences In
the Fourth (Gardenl District They will have
uninterrupted uso Of parlors. sitting and bath
rooms; In fact. tho general run Of the house,
An agreeable party would do we'll to address
Lock Drawer No All. Phet0Nlee. mol "
WANTED, CITY CANVASS ERS-CAN MAKE
w from III to sI2 q day. for the great com
binatlon" Hunters Perfection" Rotary Flour
Meal Sitter. etc. Special terms for agents for
parishes and counties Ia the r taies Of Louisi-
ana and Georgla. Apply TO or address REY
NOLDs ARMSTRONG; No. 90 Baronne street.
del tt
WANTED : SECOND HAND CARRIAGES
w and buggies of ali description. Parties
Wishing to dispose Of the Same will find ready
sale by sending the Same to No. 30 Carondelet
street Also offers a large assortment Of new
work OF every description at very low rates,
Call Mt No. So Carondelet street.
Mo cot LIT MADDUX.
Ct EO FOR PIANO TUNING BEST WORK
.eJV $50 Magazine. ID. LEEOH. Soiree
Pianist. iyb IL
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JNO RENT-A NICELY FURNISHED PAR
piano; also a few front bed rooms on the second
and third floors will be rented at moderate
price. with or without board. Apply at 240 Camp
street. de5 I'm
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WANTS.
SITUATIONS wANTKD-PKMALks.


NIANTED-A SITUATION BY GOMPE-
w tent colored woman to cook in 9 small
family or 10 nurse children The best nf refer
enoes given. Address LOUISE. Democrat
office or n r. berts on street. de23 30
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BANK NOTICES.


NEW vFbtHus SHNMs ~vsu~
pany New Orleans. December %. 1s7s-At n
special meeting Of the Board of Directors: held
this day semi-annual dividend Of THREE
PER CENT was declared, payable on demand.
de24 l5t OH. JUMONVILLE Cashier
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MOTHER AND SON,
ct. CHARLES THEATRE.

Robert Strong Lessee and Manager.
J. Kittredge Bus. Man. +. Gleason e. Treas
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
NotIce-NeIther the ca ptaIp, Owner

FVE
the undersigned. agents of the British steam
ship MEDIATOR, Captain Hannay. from Mexi.
co. will be responsible for any debts contracted
by the crow OF said vessel.
de25 81 DECAN X co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12

signor nodera,rs rnYnr senJercd a most charming
programme OF choice music yesterday the Found
ling Asylum musical reception aud matinee. sisaor
Moderate direciei, md Mr. oudin sang, in a magnn-
cent baritone. LA Parieuza" Mrs Frederick H. Belts.
soprano sang "Nighnngale; - Mss Annie MaccoIilm,
conrao, sang an aria from Faust Mr.. oudin again
sang .'Fiow Everywhere ana Ms. Be,ts for d resal
sang ar, from Aida who Miss Maccoium
sang "Down tho shadowed Lane she wandercl.'' All
these artists were repeatedly applauaed and Mr
Marosini who performed some difficult passages
on tho piano, received his share OF praise.
Mines. John A. Rlstop james Wallace NJ. I.
Brennan carey and Mo Gross prealeod al The re-
trcshnent tables which were laden mitn llo choicest
viands, all supplied by the generosity Of Mr. DANIEL
sweeny, while Mrs. Il q. hutcnl IS gave the ocicate
centric piece OF pale green and amber COZ icctioncry
which supported a my crib and BABY.
vs Nine; A. w., p, LSzare, Brock oa.os A. Eehe,
assisted az verdant bank Of moss where iaral
nres were dispensed. Mrs. J. + Deveiin and her
three dauehtrs presided N booth that was filled
with many gifts from the Mount 81 Vincent pupils.
Mrs T. H. Lutigcn was assisted at The spanish table
Mrs J. Le,lox Hvgens aud Mrs. Charles Pepdef-
CAST were assisted Ny Misses qnelin and oDononuc
70 dispose OF some ocauiin fancy arslcles Mines.
A. !. Hliiycr and "A. u. Brown were ably assisted
the disposal oil Venetian MIRRORS, butterfly cushion
and olner goods by Mss Rose Crimmns ars. VIII
lam Lummis, assisted w her daughter and MISS II.
O'Bricn ably co-opcratcd with Mrs. T. j. Glover in
selling chances IN a nridc doll, which was won by
Mrs Glover and "a Gilt Sister Theresa
Vincent
Mines Eugene Kelly, Del Monte, carrilio Del cavo,
Goadard and Mise harrington combined 10 dispose OF
some OF the prciest baskets and hand painted work
that could be desired.
Mrs Hugh Kelly devoted her time TO the disposal
OF kindergarten toys winch had beeo made by tho
ioundinga. and Mrs. T. Nelson pcrvsdea the house
70 good effect win her "sraD bug.7' handing Sister
lrcno 500 MS tho proceeds. Mrs. Bouvler and lss
Belle Camhos were efficient aids TO slime. Paul The
baud. Miss De Loascy ana most OF other ladies sold
bouquets, TOOK fancy articles and
curious guests over the house. Among the latter
were Ex-Governor iilacn, Mrs Waterbury, Mr. Y.
Vanderbilt ana daughters, Count Ltta, MI Batthazz
and Mr. DO Soto OF the Italian Legations; Mrs. James
Sadlier aud daughter AIRS NJ. Byrnes ana Mss Caro-
lin The Attendance very largo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
FkUITLESo SEARCH.

Michael Casey, Of No. PA East 12lst street, few
nights ago got into trouble with his ncighbor Chris
tian Leyser who keeps grocery over the way.
When Casey retired from Leyser's store the lattor
lay on his back with black eye. warrant was oh.
talned from Judge Wheeler for the arrest OF Casey
and Officer Hitchcock undertook 70 serve H. He
called Cascy's residence in citizens dress and Mrs.
Casey informed him that her husband was out OF
town. An increduous look sproad over Htchcock's
countenance aud Mrs. Casey invited him in. The two
then searched the premises from garnet TO cellar,
Mrs. Casey overturnng trunks, bureau drawers ana
even workbaskets In Der anxiety 10 AID The soicer
Casey was TO be found and his vile
sarcasticaily inquired oil the officer when her hus-
band should Gail at tho Harlem Court Hitchcock
mentioned yesterday morning At ten O'Clock, und pre-
c.sy 70 the minute Casey appeared, but took seat
the last bencn OF the court Io0E, within easy
access door. officer HITCHCOCK soon caught
sight oil nun ana used his powers Ut persuasion
induce Casey 10 take front seat The lattcr, how
ever, exhibited mncn didencc, aud IT was only alter
great urging the part OF Hitchcock that his mod
esty overcome. When the case called Mr.
Leyser the complainant, tailed TO APPEAR and u then
cd that Casey had the day before secured his
apprehension by deputy sheriff. through justice OF
the Marie Court, answer Tor an alleged malicious
sandcr. judge Waeecr parolcd Casey on his promise
TO appear when summoned
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SUMMARY or LAW CASES.

Application was made yesterday. IN Supreme
Court. Chambers by Mr. William i. Howe Tor a writ
OF cerorari IN the case OF Mary Bossue, sister oil
Rcddy the Blacksmith. She is accused OF receiving
500 dozen kid gloves tho proceeds OF burglary. The
writ was granted ana made rcturnab Tomorrow
Thomas J. Preston, OF the firm OF Preston &
Sons, who keep fcrtilizing establishment at New.
town Creek, ana who was indicted tor maintaining n
nuisance gave bail yesterday IN the District Attor-
ney's Chico IN ~, 900, his bondsnan being DAVID
Manwarns, oi No 2lS Front street
notice Of appear MAS flied yesterday from tho de-
cision oil The Surrogate admitting to PROBATE Tho Will
OF Truss Felix Gouraud the notice WIS flied on be-
hall OF Andreas Gouraud, OF the iestatofs FIRST
wife. Tho estate left by the deceased is valued a,
100000.
In the suit OF Samuel Barton VS.. The Wabash Rail.
way Company temporary injuncton restra;nin. de-
cndants from paying any interest except the old
consolidated mortgages, and especially against paving
what are called thc Sceney mortgages granted
be Judge Donohuc on Friday together with an order
10 snow cause. MT Foley. attorney for the piaintl
Obtained yesterday from the Judge an ordcr 10
show cause why receiver OF tDo should not bu
appointed, returnabic tho 1ltn insL when the or
der 10 continue the Injunction IL returnabie
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
COaIMUNIsTIC RIGHTS.

onlccr Reed Of the Twelfth precinct, carly ycstcr-
day morning, while patroling his post third ave.
nue. near 10Th street, saw secdy individual trying
TO pull a coat of the back OF well dressed man, who
was resisting to the best OF his ability. The oGlcer
drew near, and tbs sccdy chap started OF gentle
trot from the other Reed learned that ms assaant
had demanded the coat act OF justice the prin-
eiplc .sle who hath should give his ncIghpor
Tue gentleman Ialed TO- appreciate tho sentiment and
pcremptorlly declined wncreupon tho applicant 70
sorted TO force The officer then The narrator
that II he wuua walt until lie could
Communist ana 30 with him 10 the
siniion house ana lodge complaint IL would
servo tho ends VI justice The gentleman thus mp
poacd 10 politely declined, aud bidding the On :ur
farewell took passage 10 Ihird avenue car Ullcer
Reed then started alone IN search oil the woGlabe-
thief aud found bim In beer saloon l2Dth
street. Here he iound the fellow Trying 70 intiml-
tho proprictof's vito by threatening nor Win
instant death unless sue furnished HIM with iiquor
ana breakfast. Officer Reed TOOK him into custody
ani then asked Mrs. Wcigold 10 20 with nm court.
The lady gave q negative reply, and requested tho
ufleor 10 take the visitor out OF her SIGHT. Oiccr
Reed arra,gned hts prisoner before Judge WLcp.ur
aud could ony prefer charge OF dsordorly conduci.
The cuiprt gave his name as Michael Kennedy. and
said no hailed from East Noun. Vernon. lie got ton
DAYS on the Island.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
BAH WAH OR LEE LUNG?

From the story he told in the Essex Market Police
Court yesterday, IL Is 10 be inferred that David Stone,
OF No 129 Attorney street, has become that
the Monaghan is peculiar Tor 'ways that dark and
tricks that vain.' some time since he CHANGED
upon basement at No. IL Essex street, coonized by
three sing neathen, and to them he conded
upon. When Stone went in quest Of these
tho business manager, aversc 10 hand
ing them over Ho demonstrated but YVES
oycrpowc by burst Of Celestial eloquence
from Bah wah and Ice Lug, VINO were associated in
The In this strait Stone determined upon vigor-
GUS measures and m dc a dash Tor bundle oil some
ono eise's linen he saw upon tho table. Incn did
Bah Wan assam him with smoothing IRON. while tho
two Lees lad with a washDoard ana starch pan.
Stone essaycd retaliation, but so savageIy did tho
Mongolia attack the .soutside DarUaran'' that
constrained 10 seek refuge ~ flight. He had uil
three arragncd before JuJgc Otterbourg yesterday.
to explain motives ia thus abusing citizen oil the
LAND. said no 10 the Court
'sMc wasnee Mclean mans clorhes alice light Him
come tcce wantcc. Mo speakcc Tor h.. Not
gol. No can give Him wantee alice same. No can
H. Him showco mo cash; alice light; me Will
taKe bat clothes NO can ind. HIM catcnee blg heap
calchee. Hun dlop like not potato, you bel. Nc
alice light. Me wantce law. Nc alice same fellow
Melican man."
lAen a startling revelation burst upon the Court
when Leo Lung sad:-'.Wnon calchee heap clothes
him lookce at gal Cal lookec at hini-say pidgin
can't have. Gal smasneo MIN; him sinashee gal Me
boss, Jumpce IN, snashee Too Alice light From
which II was learned mat thcrc Vas female IN The
parry AL three were atircd Ia blouscs and trousers
and the Courts inquiry Was entirely at fault
trio were committed la $500 ban and went away
ieayiDg bowidering DOUBT ia the minds OF tue on
lockers as whether the Acknowledged far one was
Bah Wah or Lee Lung.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
HARD SWEARING.

In the Essex Market Police Court yesterday Abra-
ham Marks OF No 124 Division street, charged Joseph
Solomon, Of No 106 and William solomon, OF No. IS
Market street, with having knocked hin down and
stolen $50, while tho Messrs Solomon accused Marks
and Adolph Reinschreioer with having dono The
thing 10 ono OF them, only they made the sum stolen
$75 aud added diamond stud 10 It. Perhaps
no moro complicated case submitted
10 police magistrate for adjudication, and
Judge Otterbourg was in quandary as 10 what he
sh oGld do when the conflicting siatomcn were
TO by host OF witnesses with calm self-asser
ton that quite refreshing. Marks said that no
HAD got $50 from his vile 10 pay mis- excise fees and
was going along East broadway when tue SuioUons
fell upon him. He managed to break away from them
and along Rutgers street TO Reinschreiber stoop
where he and thai gentleman aver tho brothers
robbed HIM. The sol0mons the other hand alcge
that Marks and his freud Tell upon OF them
and after plum 1ering him proceeding TO further
atrocities when assistance reached him. large
crowd hq4 gathered during the melee, but Two Of
them to!d the same story in court. The Solomons
the first ~ complain IN the station house, but
they had barely lett II when Marks appeared
them. All parties concerned were then put uudor
and produced in Court, whore as II found
Impossible 10 learn anything positive about the
Judge Otterbourg COMMITTED all hands. The men, VINO
lcd both tho roles OF companan,s and accused were
held III 81 900 anu the witnesses committed 10
the House OF Detention IN $500.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
PROVED AND ADMINISTERED.

During tho past week the wills OF tho following
named persons deceased have been proved IN The
Kings County surroga,c's Court before Surrogate A.
II. Dailoy:--Eilza purnct,, Sbubaci A. Dariag, MI.
rhacl Dohcuy. John L. sharpe Esther Ann slIllck,
William Wright, Amy u. IomIinson sarah Jane Rose,
Ainslic Eva Hcving anu KodercK O'Neii. All Of
Brooklyn.
Letters OF adm nstraton were granted ia the es
tates OF the following named deceased persons -
catherine Drocsumle, Ralph .. Cnaaec, Hlckcry
Ioyle, FREDERICK W. Lamb, William Duncan, samuel
tottiieb, Ez .betb Rckflan, Elizabeth Faseoid Hair
rel L. Hiard, William stewart, Francis Carter, John
5crry, George Maicom, Richard Ashcroft, Sarah NJ
Line, Mary Hand, John Hand and Mary L. Orr, all Of
BDokyn.
OF guardianship OF the persons and estate OF
Dcnard O'Neiil, Teresa O'Ncili Joseph NeiI John
J. pNci ana Mary OMEN were granted 10 Ieresn
D'Niil their mother, OF Margaretta Watcrhousc
Den Warehouse William Warehouse, Andrew
WAREHOUSE, Maria Watcrbouso aud Catherine Water.
hous to John X. Planter OF Charles %. Van Nos
tran 10 Jennie G. Van Nostrand, all OF Kings county
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THE MAGENTA EXPLOSION.

The body OF wilhc Hammond, of Pcasantyic, was
found floating In tho North River, opposite larry
town. on FRIDAY afternoon. The remains terri.
bly, manglcd. Tho hands were mashed, three holes
we're found In tho back, the heal was SO badly
SC ,ided render the features unrecoguztDlc;
o. the legs broken aud only bcid by the clothing;
tho sum OF So SO was found IN his pockets winch
with tnc clothing upon tue body enabled tho acquain
anccs OF the deceased 10 identiy him. lilo was four
teen years did Coroner schirncr, Of White Plans,
held an inquest In the yesterday, wncn the Jury
returned 4 verdict In which they Bad I'VE con-
slider nc accident board the Magenta TO 81 prcc
OF gross carcicssncSs the part ~ the Inspector ~
l,orrs tho engineer and the Steamboat company, de.
serving our cvnsure and tao ceusure Of tue comnu.
hty al large
Willie Hammond was the eighth and last victim OF
tho explosion on board tho Magenta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
SEVERN D. MOULTUN's ESTATE.

The will OF Mr.. Severn D. Moulton, father OF Mr..
Frank u. Moulton, was submitted Tor PROBATE yestcr
day. He gives TO h,s grandson. Franklin w.. son OF
Francis d, and Emma r. Moulton, his gold watch, "a
git from my valued iricna and partner in business
Thomas P.nckney, January l, 1S70;" to his son
Francis d., Two burial lots In Greenwood Cemetery
and in the Wright Settlement Cemetery Oneida
county; to his sister Susan, vito OF Berric Atwood,
OF the town OF StIttylc Oneida county, 81 900; 30
his' namcsake Severn d., son Of his nephew wizard
Spring, Of East Greonbush Rensselaer, county $780,
the society Tor the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
'ot which the great and good Henry Bergh is now
President $500: to the Greenwood Cemetery $500,
'or the preservation repair or renewal OF any tomb
and for planting and cultivatng trees or nowers.n
The and rcmainder Of ms estate gives to ms
TO hold ON the following trusts:-To invest
$1,000 his sister Catharipe, VITO OF William
Srrng OF East Greenbush, and to pay to her tho IN.
come long she shall i've; invest Sl5, 900 Tor
his son James b., ana tho income 10 be applied
10 his support; invest $40 coo tor MS dau shter
LYDIA b.. wife OF Emanuel I. Attincla, and to pay
ner the during her ME; 10 invest all tho re-
maindcr OF tue personal estate ana the residue and
nay the net income thereof 10 Francis ID. Moulton
All tho and residue OF MS estate gives TO his
grandson, Franklin w, son OF Francis d., aud, IN the
event Francis d. having other children, tins be.
quest IS To be divided equally among sucn children.
lie appoints Emma T. Moulton and John Weber OF
1arrytown, his executors. Inc will is dated May 90
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
"THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE. /"

"Gcorge Beaman," said Judge Morgan yesterday, In
tho romDs Police Court "what have you TO say TO
this charge against you ~
"Noihfng, Your Honor, only was trying TO mako
an honest living. amt never done nothing crooked
Your Honor. can't steal rve pedded soap and
combs and backing, and couldn't get along; so now
Pm selling Cigars I've got government license TO
sell cigars, aud was only trying TO make liviug.n
''whais that thing IN your handsg" SAID His
Honor
con, this?" said George, looking ut gayiy painted
wheel that he held very much as though no sur
prised at seeing thcrc. "Oh, ihIs Is wheel
tune. You pay Tor your cgais aud you turn IT aud
you get from ono to zen cigars. Ihis amt no skin."
.sDont you know its aga,nat tue inv? ~
ssN-, y, we'll. don't know ~ can say my
thirg bout that wasn't doing any thing wrong.D'
'sNoDody said anything about your doing wrong.
Georgo,n said HIS Honor, mildly. "Havo you ever
been here bel)rcYp
Eyes, and got days Ia City Prison for the same
thing sad the prisoner, somewhat savagely. s.Iut
a MANS got 10 make a living"
George VIII not tarn The wheel OF fortune on the
Bowcry again for 1--WE days 70 come
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
SAD FATE OF A MERCHANT.

Mr.. Israel I. Potter, produce and commission
merchant OF this city as we'll Old ana respected
citizen OF Brooklyn, disappeared from his homo in
the latter city the morning OF January / last.
Every effort to discover his Whereabouts proved uio
until last Tuesday when his SON. DR.. L. Potter OF No.
297 President street, Brooklyn, idontinod over
coat and pair OF panaoons in the Brooklyn Morgue
as belonging 10 his father The records of
tho Morgue showed they had been taken ironl
the bouy OF an unKnowD man VINO found floating
In Waliubout Bay on May /, and who was buried
tho next day IN tho Pottcr's Field Fi.busn L. ].
DR.. Potter ut once declared his belief that the IN
known man was his father, ard caused his BODY TO
exhumcd and conveyed TO hs residence. where tho
funeral took place yesterday, the remains being IN
cIrcd IN The family plot in Greenwood Cemetery Tho
gagged business In this city lsi7 II is believed
that he Toll IN tho river while Iaboring under tempo
rary alteration OF mind, super!nduced BY business
troublcpss