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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-18
ANOTHER SUICIDE
Sixty Grains Of Arsenic Swallowed by a
Cigar Maker Because Of Conlusal
lnfelIclb-- In a Cold and
Lonely Prison Cell.

About 10 O'Clock this morning DR..
Heber Jones, health officer, was called to
see an unknown man in the Adams street
stAtion-house. DR.. Jones, upon entering
cell No. 4, found a middle aged man in
an unconscious state, stretched upon q
pallet and covered with a blanket. Upon
examination he found that the man had
taken poison, which he subsequently ascer-
tanned was arsenic. DR.. Jones applied
the air-pump, and also gave other treat
ment usual in cases of poison, but no
human skill could save the unfortunate
man, who was dying at l o'clock this AZ
ternoon. Subsequent investigation shows
that the man was a cigAr-maker
named John Benzsii, who had at times
worked for Clarke and for Schalscha in this
city. About seven months ago Benzell
married the widow VIM, of Chelsea, but
as their conjugal relations did not prove
happy they separated. Since then Mr..
Benzell was, at times, respondent and
melancholy. He bore a good character
and was regarded as as honest man
and industrious workman. This morning
about Z o'clock he visited a Main street
drug store, the name of which we suppress
at the instance of the clerk, and asked for
sixty grains Of arsenic, stating that he
wanted the poison for the purpose Of rid
ding his house of rats. The clerk at first
refused to let him have the arsenic, but
upon o further assurance that it was to be
used for poisoning rats let Mr.. Benzell
have sixty grains. The unfortunate
man then visited Mr.. Fry'G saloon,
No. 22H Jefferson street, and invited
the proprietor to join him in
a drink. He put the arsenic in a glass Of
whisky and asked Mr.. Fry to stir it up,
telling him that the drug was q%uinine
Upon raising the fatal glass to his lips
Benzell said; well, goodbye" and
swallowed the entire contents. He went
out, but o fell in a stupor on the side
walk, where he was found by officer Lo-
gan, who. believing the man to be drunk
took him to the Adams street station
house. 1t being discovered that the mar
had taken poison DR.. JoOes was sum
moned, but Benzell was already beyond
the reach of medical skill. The man wa
put in a cold cell, and after the physician
had exhausted all remedies was left to die
alone. There is something not only sac
in this, but there is a something like unit
inhumanity, for which there must be ON,
official responsibility. The Adams stree
station-house is a dilapidated concern
which the LEEGER, time and again, ha
asked the city authorities to repair
Human life, however, is cheap and bu
little regarded nowadays. Doubtless man,
a death or early decline into fatal sicknes
has been caused by the want of prope
sanitary regulation and comfort in thi
barbarous prison. But after all nothing
will be done to mend matters, for despit
the charity of the world, our city has ye
to learn the beauty of this virtue and tn
practice of its good.
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Tic Mandnmus questions.

To-day the arguments Of counsel was
being heard at the United States Court in
tho mandamus cases. The questions at
issue are as follows; First-As to when
writs are made ~returnable. Second-As "a
whether the court will order a special
levy after the city has made its levy for
the sear, before the next yearly assessment
Third-Asto whether the court will order
a re-mandamus after sufficient levy has
been made 70 pay the demand, but the
lovies have not been fully collected.
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GROCERIES.
THE WHITE swan
Look Out for Bargains

Extra fine Oranges-Ane for shipping.
Extra fine ApPles-hne for shipping.
Extra layer Figs-in boxes.
Choice Malaga Grapes-in barrels
and kegs.
Larabee's Celebrated Crackers.
AtmOress Plum Pudding.
AtmOre's Mince Meat-in barrels and
buckets.
Extra fine LeghOrn CitrOn.
Extra fine DeheiSa Raisins.
Extra fine London Raisins.
Extr fine SeedIess Raisins-
French Mixed and Stick Candy.
Extra fine French Prunes.
Choice Peach and Apple Butter
Sweet Cider-barrds, halt-barrels, kegs.
Genuine Maple Syrup.
Genuine Maple Sugar.
Assorted Nuts, Currants, Jelly,
Preserves, COeoanuts, and the
WHITE SWAN FLOUR, which.
for making Cakes, Light Bread,
Light Rolls. etc, together with
the prices, has no equal in the
city.
ns-Having a large stock Of the ADORE goods
on hand, and rather than risk carrying any OF
them over, We are determined 10 meet the
hard times and sell at the lowest cash basis.
Close buyers and economists are invited 70
call and see that We are prepared 70 make
ton guaranteed in every instance or money
refunded. 81
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Police Conrf.

This morning Recorder Quigley dis
posed Of the following cases: Lawrence
Mack, Thomas Hall and George Craig
drunk; j. j. Weaver, Phil Clark, Henry
Read (coloredl fighting, and VIM. Thomp.
son, v%agrancy, each fined IS; Harry Nam
and John Mullens, misdemeanor; I'd
johnson, vagrancy G. Bachman, disor.
derby; Mike Connell, drunk; A.. L. White
drunk, all discharged.
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Hard Times

must necessarily follow the yellow fever
epidemic. 1t viii be prudent to econo-
mize all you can. You can save SOC a
pair on our oil goat side-lace shoes, which
we sell for $50; also 25c a pair on our
infant button shoes, which we sell for Soc.
You ear keep your feet dry for 35c, while
your little boy can wear high top boots
for Toe. just think how pretty u dollar
embroidered slippers will look on your
husbands feet. You can always read o.
big bargains in this paper, which are fol
sale at the Big Boot Shoe Store, No. "a.
Main street. WAS
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Shaker Dressed Turkeys.
G. Il ID. FUCHS,
So and II jefferson street.
C. aUENTEL's.
His New Establishment, No. 238 Main
street---ElegaRt Saloon and
Restaurant.

This morning our esteemed citizen, Mr..
c. Quentel, opened his new saloon and
restaurant, No. 23S Main street, just north
of Jefferson. The elegant establishment,
which in its appointments, outfit and gem
eral arrangement is superior to any in the
city, was visited by hundreds of persons,
who were only too glad of an opportunity
to testify their regard for Mr.. Quentel,
both as a worthy gentleman and skillful
restauranter. The ground floor is devoted
to the saloon and restaurant interests.
The saloon is, Of course, well stocked with
choice liquors, fine brandies, imported por-
ter and ale, fresh beer, cigars, etc, and is
in charge of that artistic veteran and ac-
complished gentleman Mr.. Ben Hollander,
whose friends are too numerous to mention.
In the restaurant are TO be had the rarest
Of dishes, fresh she'll and canned oysters
Of the most delicious quality being an es-
pecial feature. The second story is d.
vided into apartments for families or pri-
vate parties, the entrance being from the
alley on jefferson street. The apartments
are elegantly furnished, as is also the
ladies parlor in the front in the second
story. The entire establishment is unique
in every respect and viii at once draw a
generous patronage from a generous pub
lie, who can not Too well appreciate the
enterprise Of Mr.. G. Quentel.
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TO MAYOR FLIPPIE.


1893 AHAA 80
Col 2. G. BETHEL, Memphis, December
l6, l87S-Dear Sir:-In answer to your
inquiry, ] state that the amount for which
you have a m%andamus in the levy of 1878
Is not upon bonds and coupons, as | hear
it has been reported, butts for one-third Of
a judgment obtained against the city in
1871 upon the claim Of the Messrs. Louden
for laying certain stone pavements. The
other two-thirds of the Judgment still
stands against the city uncollected. l not
only take pleasure in correcting any i'm
preston that you are still suing the cityI'
but add that you have been an active.
friend in the present funding scheme, fund
ing yourself $4,000 in bonds and Undue
ing others to fund also.
You are at liberty to use this note as you
see tit. Very respectfully,
j. r. FLIPPM,
Mayor.
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A BROWN mare mule, Is hands and l inch
n high, newly shOd. A liberal reward will
be paid for her return to
FORRESf'S STABLE, Monroe st.
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Mr.. O. B. Galloway, manager of the
Peabody Hotel, with characteristic fore
thought and enterprise, gives notice Of a
grand Christmas dinner at the hotel on
that day, and requests those who are not
guests and wish to share the feast to give
notice at the Office one or two days before.
hand. This is an excellent idea, as it will
fill the house and insure ample prepare.
ton and attention for all. Young men.
leave your orders.
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MERRY CHRISTIANS

If Anderson Hawkins, Hattie Hawkins,
and Lucy Hawkins, colored, formerly Of
fernando, Mississippi, are in the city,
please call at II Madison street.
95 WIN. HOLMES.
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Grand Ceremonies.

A Masonic Lodge of Sorrow will Be
held tomorrow Thursday night, at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church on Court
street, under the management of the city
lodges, assisted by the communicates.
Among those who will be here from abroad
we mention Geo. G. Conner, Grand Mas
ter, from Nashville; John Frizzell, Grand
Secretary, Of Nashville; NJ. B. Howell
Past Grand Commander, Of Nashville;
Wilbur F. Foster, Grand Commander,
from Nashville. This will be an impress
sive and beautiful ceremony, aided by the
best musical talent of this city, led by
Prof. Perring. Speeches will be delivered
by some of our Memphis orators, and the
general exercises will be conducted by the
Masters of the city lodges, and the Conn
manders of the communicates. Every
Master Mason is extended an invitation
fer himself and family, and no one will
be admitted at the door without a ticket
of invitation. Those who have failed by
accident to receive tickets can procure
them of the Masters of their respective
lodges.
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knights Of Honor.

Ben X. Pullen, grand reporter Of the
knights of Honor, has received official
notice Of assessment No. "A, which will
pay the following death benefits in Mem
phis; From Germania Lodge No. 800,
Wilhelm Rommel, August Mueller, Carl
Scholz, Fritz Stierla, A. 0. Schultz, Fritz
Restemeyer, Peter Foeger, Frank Neidig (;
from Memphis Lodge No, 1876, F. j. Bow
men, j. G. Thrall, b. r. Gates; from
Unity Lodge No. 2l7, w. W. White, NJ.
Samuels, DR.. S. L. Raines, VIM. Elliot;
from Chelsea Lodge No. $50 G. Reder,
G. B. Elliott from Diamond Lodge No.
6Sa, A. J. Wheeler making forty-three
death benefits in Memphis adjusted thus
far, amounting to $4,000. There wero
altogether l0l deaths in the order in Mem
phis. The beneaciaries viii receive $1,000
in each case not already paid.
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GIVE the old man a chance to tell how
he has suffered for years with otbe
shakes" or fever and ague. He has had A
hard time of it, no doubt, but he need not
suffer any longer. Let him use Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic, taking a wine-glass
full three times a day before meals,
and he will receive speedy relief. The.
most obstinate cases yield to it, as do all
bilious and malarial fevers. 1t is pure.
and wholesome.
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BOARDING.


GENTLEMEN can get frst-class board at
VI A. j. R0ACH'S, l3 Court at. 7O-S
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MANY persons cling to the foolish belief
hat we cannot produce at home as good
manufactured articles as abroad. Every
lady who has tested the refined oil brands
Of soap manufactured by the Latting SOAP
Manufacturing Company pronounces il
superior either for laundry or toilet pur-
poses, rendering the skin so soft and
smooth, and so cheap for quality. T9t
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FINE CLOTHING!

For men OfFaIsta1Ilan size, con-
sisting Of complete suits and
OVercOats.
Fine shirts and underwear OF
all kinds.
Good goods only, and at lower
prices than elsewhere.
II. M. DRAKE d. Co.
NO. 27I MAIN STREET,
Opposite Court Square. 9St
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MCCARTHY.
AT a35 MAIN STREET.

Has just received an elegant line of new
style neck-wear, silk handkerchiefs, and
the very latest in collars and cuffs. My
stock of shirts and underwear is complete.
LOW PRICES FOR FINE
93t GOODS is MY MOTTO.
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Oranges, raisins, figs, nuts,
sweet cider, AtmOre's mince
meat, apple butter, choice APP
pies, currants, prunes, peeled
peaches, pitted cherries, fancy
candies, mixed or plain pickles
and chOw-ehOw by the gallon {;
choice creamery butter.
BUCKHAM & CAMPBELL, so BeaI st.
0if
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Type for SnIe.

A font Of 500 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary " sorts !"
used about one year; suitable for a country
Office. For sale cheap by immediate
application to this Office. SGT
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WIGGIN g. co,
HATTERG.

Have Removed 10 their Old Stand
Under Peabody Hotel
Have all the leading styles Of
hats, caps, ete., in mems, boys
and chiIdren's goods. A nice line
Of LADIES' DRESS FURs," all
grades; ladies' fur caps, gents
far collars and gloves. Every
thing at low prices TO suit the
hard times.
WIGGN a. CO.,
3O7 Main Street, Under Peabody
Hotel. 92t
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COLONEL P. C, BETHEL
Has Funded all His City Bonds and Urges
Others to do Likewise.

The following interesting correspond
ence fully vindicates Colonel Bethel
against the rumors or implication of
funding only a portion of his city bonds
and the impression that he is still suing
the city;
TO MAYOR FLIPPIE.
MEMPHIS, December Is, I878.-Mayor
Flippin-Dear SRI noticed some DAYS
ago among the list of payments on bonds
and coupons against the city of Memphis,
which was published, my name appeared
as if | was still suing the city. I wish
you would please state the facts of the
case, as you know | was among the first
to fund all my bonds some twelve months
ago, believing, as / do, it was to my inter
est as a bondholder and also that it was to
the best interest of the city to carry out
your funding scheme. Respectfully,
p. G. BETHEL.
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d Restaurant.

Oysters, coffee, chocolate and meals at
all hours.
oSt BARrEE's, 1888 Main street.
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FnvOrite Market.

Price Of meat reduced to eight and ten
cents per pound.
6 WIN. BEURER, 81 Main street.
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CoTToN ink, red and black, at G w
Jones & Co.'S, 257 Main street. 90
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Tor Sale CIlean Cor Cngi.

A hrst-class family grocery, in good To-
cation, with an established trade. En-
quire Of JohnP. Newsom, No. 149 Main
street. l04
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WIGGIN q Co,

NEATNEss, cheapness and dispatch.
III BROWNE, the plumber, 258 Second
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A few more medical schools, and
there viii be no business for resur-
rectiOn la .-[Chicago Journal.
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In response to the call of citizens, Jesse
F. Brown is a candidate to represent Fay
cite and Shelby. Election Saturday. 96
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Smoke HondersOn's
Key West Cigar, 4 for 25 Cents,
Under Peabody Hotel. Oh


Extra select, 4Oc; select, 9Ooj big +
Dc prime, 2Oci 25c extra on every dozen
for shipping, at
ZIG j. A. S~IGNAIGo's, 27S Second at.
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WHITE FISH! WHITE FISH =!
lbs. for 25c at Signaigo's, 278 Second.
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DESIDENCE on Union street, 5 rooms; on
IN Carroll avenue, 7 rooms; suburban resi-
dence and 8 acres. MINOR MERIMETHER,
25 Second street. H
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RUBBER! RUBBERsI
All sizes, styles and prices.
KAHN e. FREIBERG,
Corner Of Main and Poplar SITS,
Ancient Order Of United Work.
men.


men.
During the prevalence of yellow fever
in Memphis Chickasaw Lodge, No. 40, lost
l member; Equity Lodge, No. 20, lost u;
johnson Lodge, No. 81, lost o.; Bluff City
Lodge, No. %, lost 10. Total, SO. Optimus
Lodge No. 10 lat Martin'sl lost 4; Collier
vile Lodge, No. S5, lost 6. Total, AZ. All
these deaths have been adjusted by Brother
Charles o. Thomas, of Murfresboro, chair
man of the finance committee of the Grand
Lodge Of the State. He has been adjust
ing losses at points where the yallow fever
prevailed, and leaves this evening for
Grenada to settle up the losses in Missis-
sippi, which number 28in all. This is the
oldest order of the kind in the United
States, and numbers 1922 lodges, with a
membership, on the 10Th of November, o
81, 700. Since the order was founded, ten
years ago, it has paid out in benefits to the
families or benehciaries of deceased mem.
bers over two and a half millions of dol
lars. The order is in a very fourishinl
condition. 1t is wellmanaged financially
and has proved to be a true friend in thu
highest sense to the widows and orphans.
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Peabody Hotel 49, Christmas
Dinner.

Peabody Hotel Christmas
Dinner.
Families and parties wishing to dine at
the Peabody on Christmas day who are
not regular guests of the hotel, will please
give notice at the Office one or two days
before Christmas the number of seats they
wish so that they may be reserved for
them. The dinner will be one dollar a
plate, and will be served as parties desire.
Dinners will not be sent out Of the hotel
on that day. Dinner hour from 2 to G
o'clock pm.
c. B. GALLOWAY, Manager.
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OYSTERS

Received daily by Express.
Victor ID. Fuchs, 80, Al Jefferson.
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Never call your wife Misery even
Il she loves company, '-Hackensack
Republican.
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wilder, at 292 Main Street,
buys his goods for cash and sells alta small
profit on the same terms. All varieties of
mems, ladies' and misses boots and shoes.
%
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Smoke HendersOn's
Celebrated i. G. Cigar, 5 Cents,
Under Peabody Hotel. 9lt
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Wnder's, 202 Main Street,
the place to find fresh and varied stock
of boots and shoes. "a
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Choice dressed Turkeys,
Oystery Fish and Celery.
III. aEESSEL, SIR, g. son,
S8t Cor. Jefferson and Second.
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BAL Second street, next pOstofies. la
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EOR SALE.

OELECT fresh oysters to dealers, steamboats,
y and hotels at s3.25 per dozen cans-At 26
Front street. 1874
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A SITUATION as copyist, by q widow lady
N of some experience, who writes an extra
good hand. Address Mrs A M X, care this
Office. 73t
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II NJ. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace,
u. Notary Public and Commissioner Of
Deeds. Special attention given to collections
in the county. Office 24 Front ct. 1851
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HOUSE with seven rooms, 70 Mosby street;
ST 7. r. HERMAN. 2Ts Main street.
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A FONT Of 900 pounds long primer, in good
IA condition, with all necessary sorts"
used about one year; suitable for : country
office. For sale CHAP by immediate appli-
cation to this Office. SGT
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% Gents, Fridny'g Oygfera,

al Farrell's, ls5 Nan ,t. 20
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B. N. STRATTQN { CO
WANTED.

20 W00D-CH0PPERS at Horn Lake depot,
sDJ Mississippi and Tennessee railroad. AR-
ply on premises to r. G. BOYD. 9l-lOO
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Of the Ladies'
u Christian Association. Help, white and
oolored, who can bring references, can find
good situations by applying at the Intelligence
Office, l5S Main street. 1888
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FOR RENT.

COTTAGE with 6 rooms, at Looney switch.
" Apply to B. +. SMITH, 26s Front. 93t
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DHE PUBLIC TO KNOW that l will not be
i responsible for any bills bought BY any one
connected with the LEDGHR office or out of it,
and will not allow such bills in settlement Of
my accounts unless accompanied BY my writ
en- order.
30-f Z. WHITMORE.
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GALLON, corner Of Main and Market streets,
- comprising stock on hand, fixtures, furni-
ture, carpets, etc. Low for cash only.
S9-ll4 CHAS. RElNIG, Admir-.
G1000 Of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock,
SlUUU at Mechanics and Traders Bank,
No. 9 Madison street. g
old TYPE, better than Babbitt metal for
~ light, fast running machinery, at this
office. 3Sf
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OITUATI0N by a frst-class book-keeper.
y For further particulars, refer to David
MADDEN, of MADDEN q Avery. 561
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FRESH PANTRY
and Homemade Candies every
day at BARTEE's, ass Maln. cot
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Christn,ns Dinner for All.
G. II. RYAN & cos

No. 342 Main Street. S51
The daily gazette., 1878-12-27
Killed by the Elite OF n Man.

WAsHNGToN, December 26.-Mr.
Peter Mcnamara, a well-known resident
of this city, died yesterday afternoon, his
dea'h being the result of poison in the
system fiom the bite of man named
Danaher, with whom he had an alteration
over Two months ago. Some weeks since
the finger was amputated, but the poison
had already got beyond that member. Last
Sunday it was prop sed to amput ate the
arm, but the physicians determined not
TO do so, as they thought their patient
would not survive tie operation.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-27
A HORROR FROM BRAZIL.

Ceara, one of the northerly provinces
of Brazil, is experiencing one of those
visitations of famine and pestilence
which make the blood run cold to read
Of The province has an Atlantic coast
line where the climate is moist and com
paratively cool; bat back in the interior
where the land is mountainous, it is hot
and dry. Deluged by heavy rains from
February to June, it bakes beneath an
unclouded sky for the remainder of the
year; the streams dry up, and if famine
comes then the cons quences can be but
fairly pictured. The inhabitants flock to
the cities, to the capital on the coast, II
possible, If they have strength. So we
are informed, they have fiocked this yeaI
TO Fortaleza, and there smallpox has
broken out among the starving refugee =
The loathsome disease claims, it is re-
ported, three hundred victims a day. In
the interior the condition of those let'
behind is appalling Stories of human
beings feeding upon what is left in Bra
I'll for the vuliures, and even upor
corpses, are told, recalling the worst ex
perlences of the famine in British India
and China