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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12

ing down stairs 10 meet his doom he
made request for stimuiant, when was
granted him in the shape OF about TWO ounces
of whskey. not enough however. in the language OF
the doctor. to produce the semconsciousness which
was the result neither OF inoxication nor loss or
blood from his sef-inhicted wound but merely from
Hunters attempted suicide, it now appears,
was exaggerated The cool Investigations OF
science show that the "pint and half Of blood
amounted to scarcely ounce, and the severing or
an ARTERY WAS merely the fracture of vein.
Professor Andrews. who made an offciai examine
non OF Hunters body for the purpose of certifying
his death before the Coroner declares that there
slight incision noticeable the left Leg imme-
datey over the tba but not in the neiglborhood Of
any large blood vessel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
THE DEAD MURDERER.
THE BODY OF BENJAMIN HuNTER-AN UN-
sEEMLY EXHIBITION OF MORBID CURIOSITY
THE ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

THE BODY OF BENJAMIN HuNTER-AN UN-
sEEMLY EXHIBITION OF MORBID CURIOSITY
THE ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IL, 1879
After the strangled body of Benjamin Hunter, the
murderer OF John NJ. Armstrong. was cut down from
sheriff Calhoun's newfangled gallows yesterday. 1t
was given In charge Of John q. Hunter tho broken
hearted brother. II was brought to this city rs
quietly as possible and taken to the undortaker's
shop Of David /. Kalock, at Second and cambridge
streets. There IL remained until one o'clock this
morning, when IL privately removed to the
home of the Borrowing family of the dead man. on
Tenth street, below Wharton. Before the execution
took place crowds Of people began gathering in
front Of the house where Hunter had lived,
aud tho day wore a motley and noisy
throng idly waited for the expected undertaker's
wagon containing the corpse Of the murderer. But
they waited In vain for chance Of satsfyin their
morbid cravings, and at length this disgracotu and
unseemly exhibition of bad taste put an end to
by the police, who ut the solicitation of the family,
drove the throng away and assured them that their
curiosity would not be satisfied. At one O'Clock
this morning, when the streets were deserted.
the body was taken home and placed In the second
story front room in an cebox whore 1t lies. Mr.
John q. Hunter stayed with the family all night The
funeral will probably take place Monday but will
be kept ~ private as possible No public announce
ment OF the time or place will be made. To-day
crowds again fingered near the house,
HUNTERS WILL.
II is understood that Hunter in his will leaves what
remains of his estate to his wife and children.
gentleman who interested himself in the doomed
mans behalf says that the defence could not have
cost Hunter less than $4,000 and this amount
taken from what he was represented to be worth.
along with his wifes interest. in all $40,Oo0 would
leave the family in very good circumstances II is
said that the family will remove to the West.
MEDICAL OPINION.
Dr. Thomas ii. Andrews, Demonstrators OF Anat
omy In the Jefferson Medical College was present ut
the hanging, Ia his official capacity. under the orders
of the sheriff lie states that about ten minutes pre-
vious to the hanging he saw the culprit He was
lying Upon the bed. and upon being ques-
toned did not answer. shortly before com
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
DECISIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Judge Choate. of the United States District Court.
rendered important decision yesterday in the mat
ter of Charles V. l.. Pitts. bankrupt This upon
motion to vacste stay of proceedings by the effect
of which creditor of the bankrupt who recovered
Judgment prior to the commencement of the pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy stayed from arresting
the bankrupt. The judgment was recovered for
goods sold and delivered Before Judgment an order
of arrest made on affidavits showing that the
plaintiff was induced to give credit for the
goods by false representations as to his credit and
means. From this appeal taken, which was
not finally determined till after the commencement
of the bankruptcy proceedings THE order was
then affirmed" says Judge Choate, land is now IN
force and. under the laws Of New York. entities the
Judgment creditor to execution against the person.
In conclusion Judge Choate decides that the stay
shall be vacated to allow the issue Of process
G. Whitaker appeared for bankrupt and Bernard and
Fiero for judgment creditors.
Judge Choate also rendered decision yesterday in
the matter Of Oliver b. Whitner, bankrupt. This
o motion to vacate or modify stay of proceed
ings which prevents creditor from proceeding to
enforce by warrant of arrest decree of Surrogate
against the bankrupt rs an administrator. Tho
creditor, decides Judge Choate, lis the owner by
signment of certain claims against tho bankrupt for
moneys received by him ~ administrator. and which
he has msappropriated, and for the payment OF
which a final decree was entered by the Surrogate,
which been dockeed and execution issued thereon
unsatisded." He directs that the stay be modihed
that shall not prevent proceedings upon the basis of
the Surrogates decree for commitment and arrest Of
the bankrupt"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
FRANCIS MURpHY's FAREWELL.

Francis Murphy, the temperance advocate, who
has been doing such good work for the past two
months in this CITY, closes his sbors this evening at
the Free Tabernacle Church, Thirty-fourth street.
between Seventh aud Eighth avenues, During his
stay here Mr.. Murphy has induced $4,000 persons
TO sign the pledge. s expected that his farewell
cause.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
THE BERRIEN DIspossEss CASE.

In relation to the dispossess of Beach against
Berricn. a report of which appeared in yesterdays
HERALD. Messrs. Dunno and Nolan, counsel for tho
plaintiff and for Mr.. stotesbury. his grantor, acge
that in order to place Mr. Stotesburys relations to
the case in a true light it should be stated that
General Ward already held contract for the purchase
OF the property before Mr.. Stotesburys sympathies
enlisted in the matter at ALL that II was only
when General Ward was unable to complete the con-
tract that Mr. Stotesbury consented 70 nerfere that
it then became the understanding that each was to
furnish 500 and that In this General Ward failed,
and Mr. stotcsbury being bound in the contract with
the owner, was compelled to carry 1t out alone:
and, with the assent Of both General Ward and
Mrs. Berren, took the deed in his own name. AS to
the letter which Mrs. Berrien was given twenty
hours" within which to write, it is claimed II mad
relation to matters entirely DISCONNECTED with any
desire the part of Mr. Stotesbury to have General
Ward vacate his room, and did not originate
in any fancy on the part OF tho former
for such or any other room IN the
house The letter from which It was sought TO infer
declaration trust is alleged further ny counsel
for the defendant had relation merely to Mr. Stotes-
burys declaration of willingness to convey the prop
erty TO Mrs Berrien. within Ave years, on payment
by her OF tho amount expended thereon, ana thas
this declaration he would gladly ct any time have
carried into effect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
KATIE co B B.
The Alleged Husband Prisoner Entirely
Self-POised Under Trial.
A FACE LIT WITH SMILES.
Bishop, the Cowardly Villain, on the
Witness Stand.
NOT LIKE A PLAY.
Will Kate Be Hanged Because the Groter'S
Wagon Stopped Al Her Door!
INCORPORATED ASSERTIONS.
More Medical Testimony Eating
Said To Be Practised in Syria
4 CHILD ON TIE STAND.
NOT LIKE A PLAY.
Will Kate Be Hanged Because the Groter's
Wagon stopped Al Her Door!
UNCORROBORATED ASSERTIONS.
More Medical Testimony Eating
Said To Be Practised in Syria
A CHILD ON TIE STAND.

NORWICH Conn.,, Jan. II, 1872
1t would seem impossible that in such quiet and
sequestcred village this, where every home
breathes of comfort and every hilltop of poetry, a
trial should ever occur for crime henous as that
charged against Katie cobb startling in the Incl
dents which led to it and sickenng in the events
which followed it. Coming out Of the crowded court
room-where ] believe / brought face to face
with every gossip monger in Connecticut. and
where l had pleasant chat of half an hour
with Katie Cobb herselt-I took stroll over the
cession of decliyities which the town is built.
more picturesque village cannot be imagined Even
st. Thomas in the West Indies, perched as it is on
the sides of mountain which rises out of the sea,
is not romantic in its situation As stood on
the plateau below the Court House and gazed on the
two rivers which meet at the bottom of the hills
could not fail to recall Stedmans lines included In
1ongellows Pocms of Places and feel how delight
ful it must be in summer time to
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
Tobacco at the Capitol.

In an account Of the closing days of
Congress, Mary Clemmer, in Washing
ton letter to the New York Independent,
comments upon the well-nigh intolerable
tobacco nuisance at the Capitol as fol-
lows: Nothing in their way could be
more exquisite than the staircases of
tinted marble leading to the galleries of
both Senate and House. Yet had they
been tottering stairways, leading to dens
OF dissipation instead of to the highest
legislative chambers of the nation, they
could not be more defled than they are
to-day. From base to summit they reek
with tobacco. 1t drips from their edges,
and is piled in 'quids' in their corners
while the spittoons that line the way
would disgrace a pot house. 'Tis not
perpetually thus. The corridors, always
thronged, are mobbed but on Special oc-
casions.'' Repeatedly yearly, the close
OF every session rivals an inauguration
in the multitudes that it brings together
i'll this Penetralia of the nations life.
If they were but little cleaner, one
possibly might grow poetic, if not patri-
otto at the sight. But the tobacco reell-
ing under your feet; tobacco squirting
diagonally ON your pretty clothes; to-
bacco making the air blue with smoke
and foul with smell, over acres of marble
that should be stainless as your con-
science, altogether it is quite sufficient to
make you doubt the civilization of the
people who claim to be the 'mightiest'
on the earth. To see the sight the CAPT
tol presents to-day, one can only wonder
that the fierce war that in periodic
spasms attempts to blot out fntemper-
ance' does not include tobacco intemper-
ance. Why forget the tobacco inebriatel
His nicotined beard and brain, his palsied
nerves, his poisoned blood cry out for
your pity, while his presence makes
itself sure of your disgust If liquor
Stays its ten thousands, tobacco blurs,
blunts and destoys scarcely less of the
most sensitive and finely organized crea-
lures of the human race. To behold
this vice blossoming in mighty yet loath
some aggregate, come to the Capitol of
the United States the day Congress
Closes"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
Sure Test of Death.

To learn, with absolute certainty
wheth a person is dead or not, Dr.
Dugo Magnus suggests the following
simple method: \ strong ligature tight
ly around a finger or toe OF the supposed
corpse, and if life is still present, red
dening, which grows gradually darker
until it becomes blush red, will occur
in that portion of the member beyond
the CONSTRUCTED point. Where from ex-
posture or toll the skin of the finger has
become very much thickened, q toe may
be selected. On the other hand, if life
is extinct no change in color will ensue.
The blush coloration of the nails often
seen on the dead body, and also in GER
tain cases of blood disease, need not be
regarded as any source of fallacy, for af-
ter the application of the ligature, as
long rs life remains in the body the
whole of the limb, from the place
of construction to the extremity, will be
uniformly blue-red; but if the coloration
does not take place, or only occurs at II
circumscribed spot, it can with certainty
bc SoiiSiuuSi thttV VIC Sl'ii n VI lilc HIS
vanished.
The deep-seated arteries carry blood to
the .extremities; the veins, which are
more superficial, return the blood toward
the heart BY the ligature the back
ward flow of blood is arrested, when it
is still circulating, it continues to pass
into the CONSTRUCTED extremity, through
the arteries, and there accommodating gives
rise to the peculiar color described. The
object of the above proceeding is simply
to ascertain whether the blood still cir
culates, as the stoppage of this function,
according to DIR. Magnus, is positive
proof of death
1t is recommended in the application
of this method that the large limbs, such
as the arms or thigh, be not chosen, be-
cause the necessary amount of constric-
ton cannot be SO readily obtained, the
numerous large, deep lying veins of the
muscles not being sufficiently compressed
by the. ligature. In case the fingers and
toes are not available, the lobe OF the
ear may be employed
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
Responsibility of Journalism.

Many journalists appear to think that
the conductors of public journals are
not responsible for wishing public morals
better or worse. The same feeling is
prevalent in the community, Judging
from the disposition, even causing re-
spectacle people to support journals of
doubtful character. Of course such
views have no foundation in truth. The
managers Of public journals are as re-
sponsible for their influence upon society
as the occupants of pulpits are. No
editor or proprietor of paper can send
forth Il corrupting thought or support
vice, directly or indirectly, without be-
coming responsible therefor. This is
well nigh self-evident proposition,
hence we may know where to put the
responsibility of some of the bad in
buences that debase society.
We doubt if even Christian people
appreciate the evil influence of journals
that support theatres, the LIQUOR traffic,
and other Objectionable things by adver-
tising them, and adding an occasional
favorable word The members of many
a family in rural districts derive all their
knowledge of theatres previous to at
tending them. Even when those jour-
nails withhold all favorable mention of
them editorially, the advertising of them,
with the absence of censure, favorably
disposes many an inexperienced youth
towards them. They are prepared
thereby to see for themselves, and their
first visit to Boston is distinguished by
their first visit to one of those places of
popular entertainments. This is not
fancy, but fact The incidental effect of
a flaming advertisement of vice may
be even more baneful to the inexper-
fenced than positive vicious teaching,
since the same mind might be scared or
prevented by the bolder approaches of
evil.
How natural, also, for the lad to look
favorably upon the swine store" of
which his fathers paper speaks so fav-
orably. How greatly modified, in his
views, is the liquor traffic that receives
no censure from said paper, but whose
every issue comes with racy advertise
ments of the same That the corrupt
ing influences Of such things is great,
cannot be doubted and the subject de-
mands far more attention by the Chris
tian public than it receives. We throw
out these hints to awaken thought. The
subject opens wide field for reflection,
and we trust that the Christian public
will occupy it. L.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
An Idea tor School Teachers.

A Massachusetts teacher writes to the
National Journal o. Education describing
an experiment in the schoolroom which
seems to be successful. Instead of facing
his pupils nc has his desk behind them,
and thus overlooks them to grea, advan-
tage. The naughty little ones, not know
ing when his eyes is upon them. dare not
whisper or play. They have" he says
$50 frequently come TO grief in attempt
ing TO calculate chances. that they have
concluded to make virtue OF necessity
and give up play in the schooroom as I'M
profitable. costing more than it comes to.
Anolher decided advantage of this system
is that it completely isolates classes recit-
lug from the rest Of the school, the reci-
taticn benches being in front OF the teach.
er's desk, between him and the school.
and the backs o! the puples being toward
each other, communication by look or
sign is out Of the question. The only
special rule is that pupils shall not look
round"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
Editing a Paris Newspaper.

Verify the men of the Partisan news
paper press are not as other men are!
That careful journal, the Figaro, is moth
ing if not Partisan and has penchanl for
lonizing. This is what happened TO the
Grand Dukes Alexis and Constantine at
the hands of that sprightly scribe: "On
Saturday last at midnight the Grand Dukes
Alexis and Constantine, OF Russia, visited
the Office of the Figaro. They were re-
ceived on the peristyle by the editorial de-
partment, and were conducted by NJ. M
de Nillemessant and Msguard to the print
ing rooms, which are underground. and
lighted 10y electricity. The Grand Dukes
atierward assembled to the saloon, situated
on the ground floor, in which was the
troop OF the Hanlon.L lees from the Follies-
Bergere. who performed before them the
amusing pantomime lie Duel des Pier.
rots.' Upon the invitation of NJ. de ",
the two Princes then visited the first story
where were Mines. Judic and Bonnaie-
CoqucIin, Coglet, and Liber!, from the
Alenzar dEte, who entertained their In
perial Highnesses with comic songs.
Libsrt sang 'LAmant d'Amanda,' and
was much applaudcd by the Princes, who
had previously heard OF this successful
though common diity. At O'Clock in
the morning, after parlaking Of a supper.
the Grand Dukes left. thanking the edi.
tors of the Figaro for their reception.
The Rossian National Anthem was sung
by chorsiers on the arrival and depart
urc of the Princes" Newspaper men of
the outside world may feel small as they
consider how much better they do these
things in France.-Paris Letter 10 To-
ronto Globe.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
WONDER WHO THEY'RE FOR:

My mas been working very hard.
And also very sly,
And keeps her sewing out OF sight
Whenever | am nigh.
asked her once what made her stop
. Her work when l came in;
She said she only stopped to get
A needle, thread or pin.
The bureau drawer next to mine
is locked both night and day,
And when ma wants to open it
She sends me off to play.
l stole peep one afternoon.
Although it was not right;
But, oh! the little things l saw
Were such pretty sight.
The cutest, incest little clothes
Just big enough for doll;
But then know they're not for her
She needs them not at all.
know they're not for ma nor pa,
Nor me nor brother "Hor,''
For we can't wear such little clothes;
l wonder who they're for?
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
An Ingenious Night Lamp.

A recent number of the Paris La Ma.
ture describes a simple and convenient
night lamp, the invention of NJ. Behn,
indicating the hour by the extent of the
combustion of the oil. From the oil
reservoir rises two vertical glass tubes;
one contains oil, and is graduated for
the hours; the other contains the wick
saturated with oil, and giving the light.
The construction is such that one hour
IS required for to consume the quantity
OF oil between the two graduations of
the first mentioned tube A reflector
placed under the flame at the side, throws
"a luminous beam across the graduated
tube. During tho night one can 1hus
see at what height the oil stands in the
tube and read the corresponding hour.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05
England's Future King.

The London Truth, III an article Civ
ing anecdotes of the Prince of Wales,
says: al is fond of late hours, but no
matter b " late he may go to bed he
rises ear Y the next morning. He is q
keen So ltsman and a very fair shot. At
whist / plays an excellent hand. And
whethes the occupation of the moment
be VIII {, sport or dancing he enters into
it wit, hearty relish, which contrasts
strane ;ly with the "base" airs of the
COLDER youths of the day. His constitu.
lion j, an excellent one. He rarely has
dass illness, and he is a living proof
that no amount of tobacco can enfeeble
either mind or body. l believe that he
was the inventor of the now popular
drink, lemon and Soda"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05

A negro once gave the following toast:
de gobernor OBJ do Statc-he came in
wild berry little opposition he goes out
wild none at all
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-06-05

Grasshoppers sing in the hop era.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
A beautiful Story.

Coleridge relates story to this effect !:
Alexander, during his -ch into Africa,
came to people dwelling in eacefu huts,
who knew neither war nor conquest -
Gold being offered him, he refused it,
saying that his sole object was to learn
the manners and customs of the inhabi-
tants. "Stay with u.s." said the chief,
Gas long as it pleaseth thee" During
this interview with the African chief,
two Of his subjects brought a case before
him for judgment. The dispute was this :
The one had bought piece of ground,
which after the purchase was found to
contain treasure, for which he felt him
self bound to pay. The other refused to
receive anything, stating that he had sold
the ground with what it might contain,
apparent or concealed. Said the chief,
looking at the one, "You have son.
and to the other, "You have daughter
let them be married, and the treasure
given them as a dowry." Alexander
was astonished. "And what" said the
chief, "would have been the decision In
your country ?" ave would have dis
missed the parties and selzed the treasure
for the kings use." Sand does the sun
shine in your country ?" said the chief
"does the rain fall there Are there any
cattle there which feed upon herbs and
green grass2" "Certainly," said Alex
ander. "Ah," said the chief. at is for
the sake of those innocent cattle that the
Great Being permits the sun to shine,
the rain 10 fall and the grass to grow in
your country"
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
PAPER NAPKINS.

Paper napkins are in increased de-
mand. A Boston firm have sold some
250,000 Of them since they were intro
duced year ago. The place Of manu-
facture OF paper napkins is not divuIged.
They are said to be all imported from
Japan, but a suspicion prevails that some
OF them are produced by ingenious Yam
kee paper makers, who are we'll content
to monopolize their manufac ure for the
present. The napkins are wholesaled at
from Sc to $40 per thousand, and are re-
tailed at a dollar to dollar and a-half
hundred. A party of two or three hum
dred can be supplied with them at less
expense than would be requisite to wash
and iron similar number of napkins.
BY their use, also, the host or hostess is
relieved of all fear Of having his table
lineu stolen; and if an absent-minded
guest does happen to put his napkin
in his pocket after he has finished eating,
he need not suffer any more remorse than
if he had pocketed ali apple core or nut
she'll