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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
WHY EXECUTE MEN IN PRISON?
NEw YORE Ian IN 1870


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
OF all the horrors that of late have been brought be-
fore the public none has been heartrendilig
offensive to humanity Hunters execution in Cam
den Court House. 1t terrible that capital punish
ment is deserved, and that not alone must the
condemned suffer. but that his family and
friends must endure the saddest of all griefs and
have their names connected and their blood tinged
with that of n murderer.
resist uterng protest against the place of
his execution. though crowds gathered and tickets
were issued special favors t. witness the ending of
the criminals life yet there those whose brains
would be almost turned by scene like this and for
such plead. This execution was permitted in a
empty. but containing human beings--if
guilty of some misdemeanor. yet the
to free themselves from their terrible position.
Think OF being compelled to listen to the hammer
ing and mailing necessary for the construction of a
machine of death. the trial of which in itself
failure. the shocking final scene proved.
After the execution imagine the gloom that must
have pervaded the length breadth of long dark
corridors. and the melancholy that must fall all but
particularly on nervous superstitous people Many
will be ready to say that if the prisoners had lived
il is not the golden rule. and surely those who
should not only show leniency, but sympathy. for
those in trouble Accidents have happened. and in
ons. They are not allowed choice of
rooms. but compelled to be shut in
alone lust close to where one of the most
disgusting and atrocious death was per-
mitted. The people should rise and prohi-
bit the repetition degrading an affair II posi-
tive improvement cannot be made upon the manner
of capital punishment surely the hideous instrument
be constructed outside of building and thus pre-
vent INJECTING all possible mental anguish upon other
unfortunate inmates. Tho butchery of Hunter
should be held up terrible example to all officials
who may contemplate change. Even outside it
should be tested that failure of purpose would be
impossible Let the crimes of the murderer be never
great yet it in nowise gives us right to inics
torture unnecessarily knowing the enterprise of the
HERALD in upholding justice aud bringing about
many of the reforms and modern improvements
appeal to ii Tor consideration Of the matter for the
cause of humanity. X. H. II,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
AouATIcs-THE CHAMPIONSHIP.


The second deposit of ESQ a side. account Of the
forthcoming championship match between Higgins
and Elliott, on the Tyne, was duly made good with
the editor of the Sportsman. Higgins went into train
ing December 80 He took up his residence at the
Bells. Putney, and will be, usual, under the care
of Drewitt His present weight is about list. lob
1t is expected that he will be attended the water
by Harry Kelley and Harry Thomas About the end
preparation on the Tyne.
The aquatic champion Of England William Elliott,
of Blyth has for the past few days been doing
strong work the Tyne, in preparation for his i'm
portant engagement on that river in February next
with John Higgins, of Shadwell. The champion took
great interest in the various heats of Tom Winship's
boat handicap, which was brought to satisfactory
issue on the 18th ult and ii this that induced
him to leave the river Blyth where be has had
above weeks capital training for the Tyne.
The Champion accompanied by Brush
MeGregor, his trainer, left Newcastle for Blyth
on Saturday evening at six o'clock and intended to
have spin the river Sunday morn
ing, the 18th ult.. He intended leaving Blyth
the 31st for the Tyne. Comfortable lodgings have
been procured for him ut the house OF Ralph Heppe
white, Georges road, Elswick from which place he
VIII take his breathngs until the date of his import
ant engagement. Elliott leaves his old skif, the
Joseph Cowen, NJ p, at Byth and willfor the future
practice i'll the Talkin Tarn. couple of ships
are. however on order for him-one at Robert
Jewitts. at Dunston, and the other is being
structed by Clasper, of London.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13

THE WALKING LADY.

NINE. ANDERSON IN BETTER CONDITIoN-sHE
WILL FINISH HER PEDESTRIAN FEAT To-
NIGHT.
Now that Nine. Anderson s remarkable feat of walk
ing 2.70O quarter miles in 27Oo quarter hours. is
drawing to close. with every prospect of success
full issue. there appears to be limit to the enthu-
siasm of the spectators Yesterday probably the
best day. financially, since the commencement of the
walk about five thousand spectators were
present between and midnight. There
great many New Workers present
and the majority inclined to be sceptical of the
record already made The majority perfectly
satisfied, however when the careful manner in which
the had been kept since the start ex-
planned. Some of them said they would feel little
more confident when the task is accomplished in Gill
mores Garden and subject to the closest investiga-
ton NIme Anderson has been in pretty good condi-
ton since midnight on saturday and succeeded
III obtaining consiierable amount or the rest that
she failed to obtain in the preceding twenty four
hours. She came on the track yesterday morning ut
III. lon. l5s., and had to sit on chair while
her boots We're laced She was then pretty sleepy.
and did not walk faster than six minutes but at five
A. NJ. she woke up and amused herself blackenng
the faces of the sleepers with burnt cork monster
balloon brought into the garden and when in
ated rose to the roof. This balloon is to be sent off
tonight when Nine. Anderson has completed her
last quarter About eleven A. NJ yesterday the garden
began to fill up. and the lady pedestrian waking up
in reased her speed to about An. ass to the quarter.
During the AFTERNOON the garden was packed with
people until six o'clock when ID began thin during
dinner hour. Nine. Anderson had another sleepy
spell that lasted until about nine y. NJ. During that
period her health appeared good. her pulse kept
about seventytwo. Her feet yesterday
considerably better. During the day Nine.
Anderson the recipient of number
of presents including flowers books, pencil cases,
card cases and vases One lady sert her very hand
some Russian leather box, filed with cut flowers
About nine r. NJ. pretty little girl came into her
room and presented her with box containing about
three or four pounds of candy That present was
carefully hidden away. to be examined IN the course
of few days The spectators remained very late
last night and watched Nine. Anderson through her
sleepy spells with the most intense interest if
expecting that she would make another
quarter. Those. however. who waited up the
hopes of being in ut the finish will probably have TO
come tonight, as. judging from her general
diton at midnight. there IL every reason to believe
that she will accomplish her undertaking. A few
minutes before midnight she had completed 2,6Os
quarter miles, The walk will be completed shortly
before eleven o'clock o-night.
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A PITIFUL STORY, If TRUE.

Emma Lang, whose parents reside at No. 80 Greene
street, Jersey City, died on Friday last. and Dr. L. d.
McCill filed the death certificate with the Board of
Health the of death, is alleged. being given
as overwork and nervous prostration. II seems the
little GIRL who but twelve years of age. had been
employed servant in family in Jersey City. and
according to her parents she overworkcd that
she sickened and died. They assert that the child
told them that her illness due 90 the overwork
The lady who employed her denies most emphati-
cally that the child ovcrworkcd and claims that
on the contrary, she well cared for, and that
being faithful little creature in all her duties and
anxious please she her way into her affections
Under the circumstances the lady contends il would
be the height of absurdity TO suppose that tho
girl had been so Ill treated that her
death was the result. II learned that Emma had
met with serious accident u few weeks ago, having
fallen down stairs while carrying buckpt of coal.
The injuries she then received may have had some
thing to- do with her death. However, In the opinion
of Dr. McGl the Coroner should inquire into tho
case Until the result of that officials investigation
is made known 1t is but fair that the allegation
against the girls employers should be taken with
.uut
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BRUTAL EXECUTIONS.
SCIENTIFIC HANGMEN NEEDED.

SCIENTIFIC HANGMEN NEEDED.
New YORK. jan H. 1879
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
In your issue of this date in commenting on the
bungling stupidity AMI revolving brutality which
displayed the occasion of Hunters execution.
You state that the custom of putting criminals to
death by hanging the cruelest method in vogue
in civilized countries. This is most certainly the
when the executioner is allowed to his own
discretion as to the quickest method of giving the
wretched criminal his quetus where the Sheriff is
allowed to exercise his mechanical genius in devisng
new kind of scafold: but when the execution is
properly performed death perfectly instantaneous
Within the past mouth have read five accounts of
criminals being executed. and it took for two
minutes, for another five and for the next three
seven. ten and fifteen minutes respectively before
they could be choked to death, suffering during the
time the most excruciating agony. Marwood, the
professional hangman in England never gives drop
of less than from six to eight feet and if his example
were followed in this country the public would not
be often horrliied as they this morning read
ing the accounts of the last two executions.
CONSTANT READER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.
THE LATE AGRICULTURAL HALL PEDESTRIAN
COMPETITION

THE LATE AGRICULTURAL HALL PEDESTRIAN
COMPETITION.
II will he remembered that short time ago
or more of the competitors in the late six days
pedestrian competition at the Agricultural Hall won
by William Corkcy. alias ''Gentleman." publicly ex-
pressed themselves as dissatisfied with the amounts
they had received reward for their laborious
efforts. and that the balance sheet published 10y the
promoter OF the affair rather severely criticised.
We now learn that MIR. Thomas Hall. of Apslcy
terrace, Turnham green, was commissioned by
several OF the competitors to pursue inquiries the
subject, aud he wrote % letter to a contemporary,
very courteousy asking for the information
CURED and mentioning that he did So ''wth all due
respect to the editor and the honorable baronet the
promoter" At that time the balance sheet had not
been published. and Mr.. Hall, while expressing the
greater than the occasion when q Lcary won,
drew attention to the fact that the first four pedos
TRANS had received in the aggregate c3tO less IN
prizes. Lis letter forwarded to Sir j. u.
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DIED

ASoUs.--Suddenly, sunday, January IL
CATHERINE McI.ESNAN. wife OF John Angus. aged 70
years.
Friends of the family respectfully requested TO
attend the funeral from her late residence, 115 West
2Sth st., on Tuesday. 18th. ut one L. NJ
B,RBE.--Ianuary IL. 1879, LorTrE a. BApBE. wife of
Louis Barbc. aged ~ years IA months.
Relatives and friends of the family respectfully
invited to attend the funeral ut eleven o'clock Janu-
airy the 3h from her late residence. 22S East 36th st.
BRADLEy.--At singleton. =. l., January 10. ELEANOR
BRADLEY. in the saith year of her age.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to
tend the funeral Monday. January 10 at two
o'clock p. NJ. from the Kingsley Methodist Episcopal
Church.
DEMONSTRATION saturday. January IL. JOHN L.
BUCKMAsrER, in the 3Sth year of his age.
Relatives and friends OF the family and members of
the Progressive Lodge, No. 354. Il. and A. NJ, and
Affair Chapter No. 237 respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral from the Christian Church Of tho
Evangc, Leonard st. Grccnpoint. l.. l., ON wedncs-
day, January IL, at two O'Clock L. NJ.
CARMicHAti.-On sunday. January H. LONE H..
daughter OF Thomas A. and Caroline Carmichael.
aged 10 years and months.
The relatives aud friends are invited to attend the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
TROTTING IN CALIFORNIA.

Two races came of at the Oakland Park. January
The first event was between Gus. the trotter. and
Washington. the PAGER for $3.50. for which the first
named was favoritc in the pools at about 500 to SIS
but the issue in doubt after the first half
mile. w. W ashington had IL all his way. aud won
in three straight heats in 2.2D. 2 20 and 2.27. The
trot between Camar and Doty, also for $3.50. was
better contested, inasmuch twice during the three
heats the latter well 10 the front; but Doy is
difficult horse to drive and Pete BRANDON seemed not
to be fully aware of his pccuaritics. and thus at
each critical moment the horse went OFT his feet. and
Calmar won also in three straight heats in 1880. -
and 20. In the way of trottng the two animals
seem to be evenly matched but Calmar being far
steadicr mover the odds as was the case yesterday
are likely to be generally in his favor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
TWO sHIpwRECKED CREWS.

The bark Edmund Phinney, Captain John Berry,
arrived at Harbcck's stores, Brooklyn. last night,
from Callao Severe storms encountered during
the entire voyage, and she received consider
able damage. On the afternoon Of the
4th inst. she met tho schooner Frank W.
Emery. Captain Fakner. of Saco, Me-, bound
from Savanna-la-Mar. Jamaica. to Boston. Her
decks all stove n and signal of distress was
flying Notwithstanding the wind was blowing
furiously ut the time the boats the Phinney were
lowered, and Captain Falkner and his crew were
taken or They stated that they had been
drifting about in helpless condition for three DAYS
The Phnney then proceeded on her journey but
made slight progress owing to the heavy weather.
On the Sth inst she encountered the schooner Raph
Carlton Captain Spear The masts of the latter YES
sci had been swept away. and she being beaten
helplessy about by the winds and storms. Again the
boats of the Phinney were lowered, and with "A great
deal of difficulty the entire rescued. The
Carlton was loaded with general cargo and bound
from Cardcnas, Cuba, to this port She was dis.
masted the Sd inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE WORK.

WHAT HAS BEEN AND WHAT MAY BE DONE
DIR. HALLS EXCELLENT SUGGESTIONS
DRESSES by MR.. DODGE AND DRs. ANDERSON
AND JEssuP.
The friends of the American branch of the Evan.
gelical Alliance in this city gathered last night in the
Reformed Church, Fifth avenue and Twenty ninth
street. where the Week of Prayer Just
passed has been observed. The church was
filled with people who manifested deep interest in
the addresses of Mr.. William T.. Dodge. Drs. T. d.
Anderson, Ii. Jessup. of Syria, and DIR. John Hall.
The meeting designed Endorsement or en-
enlargement Of the work of the Evangelical Alliance.
under whose auspices for several years past the Week
of Prayer has been observed. Mr.. Dodge presided
aud called attention to what the Alliance had to
secure religious liberty for captves and oxiles in
foreign lands
DIR. Thomas ID. Anderson said, among other things,
that there one thought that presented Christian
union to his mind with great beauty. When we look
beyond the ages and the King sitting on His
throne then may well sN in heavenly places in
Christ Jesus do here tonight. And not one jar
shall be heard in all that host, but hearty amen
shall be given to the prayer of every Christian that
Gods Kingdom may come and His will be done on
earth as IL il done in heaven.
DIR. Jessup of Syria, said his home half way
between Antioch and Jerusalem at Bcyrou But there
the Christians have found that the Week OF Prayer
DR.. John Hall remarked that ii nearly twelve
years since he first attended meeting the Evan
gcca Alliance on this continent He came then
delegate and had thought of being settled
as pastor here. His colleague at that time has
been taken home to the rest that rcmaineth
for Gods people And he looks down ON
such gathering 10 must seem to him that
there is no necessity for the feuds that exist
among Christians here. During those years, the
Doctor said, the work of the Alliance has been
markable. Under its influences those great gather
na,s OF what are called Pan-Anglican Christians have
been held in England. Since that time the two
branches Of the Presbyterian Church ON
this continent have been brought to-
pether, and similar movement has been
effected in Canada. I'VE should cooperate
said DR. Hail. with each other in all that relates TO
Christian life and WORK. This can be done by pray
ing for another and for the churches
to which as Christians we severally belong
And lastly, initiate the good that
we see in each other. No matter where
the good from IL God blcsscs IL let us take IT,
while the Doctor would not take the Roman Catholic
sisters OF Charity with their peculiar garb he would
take the genuine sisters of charity, many of whom
he believed were in the evangelical churches who go
to the homes of poverty aud sickness relieving dis
tress and comforting the sorrowing This world Is
something like all estate In Chancery; but christ
title to il has been established aud He will soon make
IL blossom ~ the Toses'
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BurrrS-BoBBErr. New York. January ., by the
Rev Dr. Eaton, Mr. THOMAS BuLPiS to Miss ELLEN
BonBErr. both of this city,
Currs-BUpD.-Wedncsday, January =. at 81.
Michaei's church, Brattleboro, Vt. by the Rev.
Cornelius Il. smith. rector of st james New York,
assisted by the Rev W. II. Collins. HARRIET LOUISE
daughter OF the late Hampton Cults. TO USpERHIIL
A. Brpp. of New York.
CEE-srAvEy.-On Wednesday. January \, at the
residence of the brides parents, by the Rev. Vim.
r. Hatfield. WILLIAM T.. GLE to CARRIE w, daughter
of H. b. Stavcy.
sMrru-SFAvER.-On Thursday. January .. at the
residence of the brides parents. Warsaw. y. ", by
the Rev. H. L. Dudley. A. H. SMITH. of Merdeu. Conn,
To FANSIE H., daughter OF Charles l.. Scavcr. No
cards.
Newark On. J.) papers please copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 1879
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
In view of the spectacle presented yesterday at
Camden, wherein that unfortunate man, Hunter paid
the legal penalty of his crime, will you not your
influence to have death by hanging abolished and
mands of the law in this direction may be satisfied?
If you choose to do so, the HERALD bring about
reform in this matter That change in method is
needed viii hardly be questioned, think. Why not
adopt the garrote? 1t is sure in ts work, speedy
and believe thoroughly reliable in all respects and
arranged in accordance with scientific laws.
MEDICAL STUDENT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
"A BRAND FROM THE BURNING. y

1t is announced in Newark that Mr.. julius C. Fitz-
gerald, well known member of the Essex county
Bar and at one time influential leader of the local
democratic party. but who of late years had
degenerated into sot. has turned over
q new leaf and WILL on Wednesday even
ing. deliver an address at the First Re-
formed Mems Club, in Newark temperance
ganizaton. Mr.. Fitzgerald served two years. in the
New Jersey Assembly and repeatedly presid9d over
that body as Speaker pro tenn. He at that time
man of fine talents and very effective political
orator. His reformation is subject of widespread
local qualification.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
THE DUKE OF MAGENTA.

Advices to the 3lst ult. from Newmarket, England
state that the famous race horse, the Duke of Ma
genta. who was at death S door month ago. is now
out of danger and is recovering slowly, but surely
under the care of DR.. Barrow and his trainer. Mr..
Brown. His lungs have never been affected, and by
the LIST Of May it is expected he will be himself again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
ANOTHER SIX DAYS WALK.

Harry Howard. of Glen Cove, Long Island. will at
tempt to walk 450 miles in six days at Mozart Hail.
Brooklyn. commencing at twelve O'Clock on Sunday
night 18th inst. The prize will be $500 should How
ard no successfu1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
SERIOUS FIGHT IN A DARKROOM.

A terrible fight took place in the barroom of
Thorncs Hotel. at Glenwood. l.. !. on Friday night
between Thomas Lanney and Charles Fisher. During
the ARRAY knives and clubs freely used. Fisher
was cut about the head and face In frightful man
nor. aud II is thought will die from the injuries
tanned.
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nounced that owing to economical reasons, future
meetings would be held at Clarendon Hall, whereupon
lady present informed him that she and her hus-
band would assist them to continue their meetings at
the Cooper Union.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.
MARRIED.

ScHwARrz-STRAuss-Jo SCHWARTZ to EMMA
STRAUSS. both of this city. No cards.
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THE AMERICAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
The American Temperance Union held Gospel
temperance meeting last night in the large hall Of
tho Cooper Union. Tho proceedings opened by
the singing Of one of Moody's and Sankey's hymns.
after which part Of the thirteenth chapter
Of Romans was read and prayer offered.
Tho names OF the now board of officers Tor the
next quarter was officially announced. and the
Rev. Mason Evans formally introduced
and installed ~ president He stated that,
proud as he was of the honor conferred
the place had sought him, not he the place.
In conclusion he said his motto in conducting the
business of these meetings consisted of two words
"Sign and sing, and called on the choir for
another hymn. The remaining officers were
announced as follows;-vicc presidents--,John
=. Ferguson. William oaks and DIR. Richards;
tary. L. j. II. Couard; Recording Secretary, J. w.
Dull; Treasurer. Duncan y. scott, Financial Sccro-
tary, II. II. Carpenter
After few more brief addresses the meeting closed
with the singing of the Doxology. The president an.