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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

Music and fish appear to have in certain de- gree the same influence upon the human beast.
 The man who fishes is about as conceited as he who sings. A Beaver Brook natter who works in town, invited his employers young son to come cut to his place last Friday eve ming and fish for eels The boy accompanied by servant went out there When the Bea- yer Brooker saw him he asked, in some sur prise, "Didn't you bring along somthing to put the fish in?" "No said the boy. '1 guess you never went fishing with, me-" observed the man, in a tone of pity. And he got bushes basket and put it in the wagon. Then the three started for the water. It seems too aw- full almost to think of, but there wasn't single fish caught, and on the return that bushel bas- ket looked to be four times as large as it really was.
 Some way the story got to the shop, and in the room where the angler works one man will heartlessly cry out---
 Didn't you. bring along something to put the fish in?"
 And another, equally as cruel, will reply, "NO"
 Then the heartless man will say, "I guess you never went fishing with me-"
 The effect can be imagined.--- DanbuTy Ne1DS
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

A NOBLE WOMAN LOST HER HAND Bur SAVED HER LIFE.-The highest medical au- thorities agree that the disease called Erysi- pelas arises from an impure state of the blood. Hence, to cure this diease, medicines having power to purify the blood are given. To illustrate the power of Dr. D. Kennedy's IA voRITE REMEDY to do this precise thing, we cite the case of Mrs. Edward Mayors, wife of the Captain of the Steamer Columbia, of Cor nell & Co.'S line, of Rondout, N. Y. This lady had been treatd for months for Erysipelas of the hand. without benefit. When her hand and arm had became a perfect mass of purified flesh she consulted Dr. Kennedy. who at once amputated the arm. To prevent the return of the disease the doctor gave freely his FAVOR TIE REMEDY. It cleansed her blood, warded off the Erysipelas, and she is now we'll This medicine is for sale by all dealers.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

Before the superior court in Bridgeport Mon- day afternoon Attorney J. c. Chamberlain of Patrick Donalin, found guilty of being tramp on the ground of the iusufFiciency of information. A long argument on the motion ensued, State Attorney Olmstead, who opposed it, declaring that if this case were dismissed no conviction could be obtained under the new law. Judge Hitchcock reserved his decis- ion until yesterday morning, when he over- ruled the motion
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

Simon Cameron is personally experimenting a tobacco farm near Lancaster, Pa,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

The dirtiness of the Afghan is proverbial, .and it is said that upon one occasion Gen, Rob- erts captured Mongol who was 80 preterna. turally dirty that it was thought necessary, for the safety of whole camp, that he should be washed. Two genuine Tommy Atkinses were told off for this purpose. They stripped him, and scrubbed him with formidable brushes and large quantity of black soap for two hours, at lhe end of which they threw down their brushes in disgust and went to their colonel.
 "What is it, men2,, "Well, sir, we've washed that Afghan for two hours, but it wasn't no good. After scrubbing him, sir, till our arms were like to break, blast if we didn't come upon another suit of clothes "-ECourt Journal
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

It $ morning in Mrs. MeltOn,'s apartment % Florence. AU the furniture is gathered into tue middle of tue room. and c0uered aoih c sheet. Mrs Melton is aosdoao and 70 longer young. Lord Daaolis1, ac1to conoes to cau, has nLs0 f0r10tte3l has U0alth
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

During the ten years of work upon the Sutro Tunnel in Nevada the lives of the operators have been carefully guarded, and but five or six deaths by accident have take place. Dur ing the boring of the Hoosac Tnnnel 1S5 men were killed, and the accidental deaths in the St. Gothards Tunnel have averaged one day and in the Comstock one week. The low rate of accidents in cutting the SutaO is attri- buted to the strict system under which the work has been carried on. The contempt which is bred of familiarity Is the real cause of most explosions.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-05

can mske money faster at work for than at anything else. Capital not required we will start you. s12 per day at home made by the in- ~ dustilous. Men, women, boys and wanted everywhere to work for us. Now is the time Costly outfit and terms free. Addree TRUE Co.,, Augusta, Maine 4S-1y
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
THOSE STOLEN BONDS.

A LONDON BROKER SUSPECTED OF BEING IN COLI
LUsIoN WITH THE MANHATTAN BANK BURG
LARS.
President Edward Schell. Of the Manhattan Bank.
accompanied by Counsellor Waldo Hutchins. called
on Superintendent Walling yesterday at Police
Headquarters, and remained closeted with him for
over an hour. During the interview Captains
Kealey and Byrnes and Detective Joseph Dorsey
were summoned to the superintendent's sanctum.
After the close OF tho session tho above mentioned
officials were spoken to, but declined to explain the
nature Of the business which had brought Mr.
Schell to the Central Oce From other how
over it was ascertaned that the meeting held for
the purpose Of answering important communica-
ton recently received from the London detectives.
1t will be remembered that some months ago .
number Of the stolen Manhattan Bank bonds were
mysteriously negotiated in England and have since
been returned this country. The matter OF tracing
A letter came to this city by the last
mail from England. 1t was addressed to SUPER
intendent Walling and contained the information
that the Scotland Yard detectives had succeeded in
of the sale OF some of the stolen Manhattan Bank
bonds to broker in that city. The broker has
heretofore been known a reputable business man.
but the detectives suspect him Of being in coli
They say that they watching him night
and day. and now require advice from
the police of this city as to how they
shall act. Since tho arrival of the communication
ceived by Chief Walling but their purport cannot
be obtained The result of tho conference between
the bank officials and the police yesterday was the
sending of message to the Scotland Yard detectives
and to apprise them instantly by telegraph Of any
new Developments in tho
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
HERALD WEDNESDAY 187eoUADRUPIE

haps himself last; that part he succeeded in accom-
pIishng any way. This trouble between Sheehan and
his had been going on for long time. He laid of
three days last week, as he sad to do some paint
ing at home. but know it was to watch this Won
Gerichten. He has been very moody of
late, and though he kept at his work
il was evident his mind was always some
place else. never had better workman
nor would want better man around me. There's
q picture of my mother up stairs that he painted
''Do you think there was any real cause for
Sheehan jealousyT'
"Oh. it's been going on for three years." succncty
replied Mr. Hoy.
From all that could be learned among the work
men it was evident that the history of the trouble
in the Sheehan household was nothing new to them.
and that they had been for some time expecting
some such denouement happened yesterday.
though they did not possibly expect that their friend
and fellow workman would take his own life.
HENRY Won GERICHTEN's STATEMENT.
My name is Henry Won Gerichten. live at No.
80 Christopher street. do not believe am about
to die and have hopes OF recovery from the injuries
have received About half-past twelve p. NJ. while
stand fixing. piece OF meat when sud-
denly was shot from behind. dropped imme-
diatcly when l heard second shot fired.
The hrst shot struck me in the neck. The second
did not hit me- Hooked around and saw run
ming away recognized tho man who had fired the
shot at me as John sheehan. 1 have never seen him
but two or three times in my life and 1 have never
spoken to him. He used to live opposite to mo in
Houston street. did not Sheehan shoot him.
self nor did know that he had shot himself till
heard OF 1t short time ago. 1 know Mrs Sheehau
by sight
DIR. Anson G. Cook. who attended Won Gerichten,
stated that the bullet entered the right side just
behind little below tho right ear. and came out
little behind the left ear. The wound, though dan
gerous. is not necessarily fatal. and he may re-
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
RIVAL CLAIMANTS OF A CORPSE.

Tho remains of Hugh Baxter who hanged him.
self ON Sunday night at the Passaic County Jail -
Paterson. n. J.. did not await fdentincation very
long. nor did tho SAT- 81 found on him 60 begging
for q claimant. On Monday night thpre appeared In
Paterson lady calling herself Miss Mary Donohues
who claimed to be tho sister Of the deceased.
Sho stated that she resided N Planheld,
N. j.. and that the deceased. whose
right name appears to be Hugh Donohuc.
had resided with her for years previous to 1877,
in which year he paid visit to Ireland. Subso.
quently she had heard very little of him. she declared
tnat deceased never married and secuted the
idea of his having wife and children. He had bcen
brought up with u family named Baxter and had
sumed that The authorities did not doubt he's
dress at Plainhold. and sond her also the money
as the Surrogate should issue an order to
that effect.
Early yesterday morning however. another and
stronger claimant put in appearance in the person
of lady, about thirty years of age. who claimed TO
riage certificate, dated 1863. minutcly described the
appearance of deceased fully Identified his body and
gave such other proofs of her relations with him
disspaeed all the scruples of the authorities Sho
corroborated the story OF Miss Donohue relative
to the change OF name by the deceased.
her in Morristown until he visited Ireland. When
he returned he agreed TO his wandering and
settle down. On Thursday OF last week he left to
consult DIR. Thompson, OF Painfield. relative TO =
pain in his head caused by wound received in tho
army and since that time his wife had not heard OK
him until she the notice of his death In yester-
days HERALD. The body will bo Inferred In tho
family plot Planhcd, according to the wifes rec
quest, and administrators IN her favos VIII ber-s
! pointed.
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
A SUBTLE POISON.

THE ATMOSPHERE ALONG THE RIVER FRONT
IMpKEGNArED pY SEWAGE aAsEs-No At
TEMPT TO REMEDY THE EVIL.
At meeting of the Health Board yesterday DR..
Roger s. Tracey. who accompanied DR.. Elisha Har-
ris during examination of the water front Of this
city. made at the request of the National Board Of
Health part of the general sanitary survey of
the Atlantic coast. submitted somewhat lengthy
report 1t is nndeniable. he says. that docks
and piers are at present in very wretched condi-
tion. Tho timbers and piles for the most part
rotten and insecure, and the water i'm
mediately along the shore is filthy with sewage.
Theevl effect of emptying sewage at the bulkhead in
stead of carrying it out further into the river is
where more strikingly exemphded than at Coenties
slip. The dock runs far back from the river and is
at all times filed with canal boats. which
pletely obstruct the prevailing currents that tho
water at the bulkhead is as smooth as glass; Here
the sewer empties. and it is matter of doubt
whether any of the sewage is carried out into
the river and ut low tide the stencil is 80 horrible
that the Ericsson House, at the Of Water
street. about three hundred feet away Is sometimes
almost untennntable.
the report states. is the bulkhead of the stone
pier at the Battery. The Battery place sewer dis
pier and offices Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany The sewer mouth is situated about ten or
hfteen feet back from the low water line, and when
the tide is at its ebb the sewage trckles this
long stretch of stones and mud and fills the
rounding atmosphere with the vilest odors. When
the tide comes in the sewage is caught in an eddy
and whirled about there without any great amount
being carried out Similar nuisances exist at the
foot of hector Cortiandt and Vesey streets, whore
the green Of the river water is changed to dirty
gray The surface is covered with floating particles
OF sewage matter distributed by the bursting Of
large bubbles of gas.
The water front is being gradually altered in char
acter by the washing away of the nllng of the bulk
heads and the depositng OF silt in the docks. we'll
by plasterng OF the surface with sewage. The
effect of this condition Of things upon the health of
the community. the report sets forth. cannot be
even approximately estimated as there is data
from which to calculate An account is added to DR..
Traceys report OF what has been done and what is
lie Works to remedy tho evils set forth. The report
was ordered on flo.
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
STRANGE HALLUCINATION.

From tho pen of tho Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday morning well dressed lady of about
forty emerged, who. rs she reac he'd the bar
caught hold of the ratings and shouted 81 am tho
queen. queen in downright earnest. choose to
ridc in my carriage. but you will not permit mo
Why is IL so?"
Officer Robbins. who appeared complainant
testified that the prisoner had entered ono Of tho
Blue line of crosstown Fourteenth street. and
when the driver asked her for the fare she had
fused him and struck him In the face. She had been
takon to tho Twonty-ninth precinct station house,
where she said her name Mrs josephine Jurgen-
sen, but declined to give her address, Sho told the
sergeant duty that she had built all tho railroads
In America and demanded to be released She was
locked up till morning. though, and ON being
produced In court was committed by the Justice to
the Commissioners of Charities and Correction for
medical examination. shortly after her removal to
the Tombs the daughter of tho deranged lady
appeared in court. She said that she re-
sided at No. 65 Irving place, and until re-
Gently had been possessed of large means.
Her son, who attending college in France,
seemed 70 be the of her insanity. A guardian
had been appointed 10 for him, ana she was un
der the impression that the French government had
taken him away from her. For some time past she
had been talking incohercntly and acting in
strange way, bat until Monday night had not re-
veaed her insanity in 40 marked manner
Miss Jurgensen went TO the Tombs In quest OF her
mother and arranged to have her properly cared for
The New York herald., 1879-10-01

JOHN r. HITCHCOCK.

John L. Hitchcock, one OF the best known hotel
propretors in the country died yesterday morning,
In his ffty-eighth year. ut Gorham. N. II. When
still young he went to Hanover. N. H. WHERE after
being hotel clerk for year. he became pro-
pretor of the Dartmouth Hotel when only twenty
one years of age. He then took hold Of the Pearl
Street House, Boston. with Nathaniel
Huggins. who is now of the proprietors Of
the Cosmopolitan Hotel. this city. After few years
of continued success. no sold out the Boston Hotel
and wont to Gorham. n. H., whore the Grand Trunk
Railroad Company had just built the Alpine House
at tho foot of the While Mountains. This was thirty
years ago and the region round about there was
quite u Wilderness. Nevertheless. Hitchcock took
long lease OF the Alpine and when shortly after
tho increasing mountain travel warranted 1t he
also built the Tip Top House at Mount Washington
Mr. Hitchcock thcn controlled the stage lines that
went over the mountain district OF New Hampshire
sometimes using one hundred and nifty horses in
his business. Very tho Alpine became the
home for many seasons Of tho hundreds of
admirers of that grand region. and year after
year Rev. DIR. starr King. DIR. Chaplin and many
we'll known in literary and artistic circles could be
found there surrounded by his relatives and friends
1t here. in fact that Starr King wrote his book
on the ..whtc Hills" Commodore Vanderbilt and
season and Hitchcock would ht them out with teams
and guides and enable them to make the
tour of the mountains, sometimes taking in
an excursion of seventy -hve ono hundred miles.
The old Tip Top House Ut that time was built OF
heavy stones. with fiat roof. iron cables being
placed the roof to hold IL on to the building.
1t quito feat at that time to stop night ut
the Tip Top House, the travellers Of the period not
being over anxious to remain longer on the top of
the mountains than necessary. Mr. Hitchcock
retired from business Ave years ago. Then he
entered the matrimonial state having passed the age
of fifty. Miss Leary. of Gorham became Mrs. Hitch
cock, and the newly married couple went travelling
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. rupture of
blood vessel at the base OF the heart caused his al
most instantaneous death yesterday. He 10 TO DO
buried at Hanover, N. H., on Thursday next.
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
BOARD OF APPORTIONMENT.

At special meeting of the Board OF Apportion-
ment yesterday afternoon the following transfers
we're authorized ;-Soven thousand hva hundrci dol
lars from Appropriation for supplies. Department
of Charities and Correction to salaries of de-
partment; 900 from supplies department. for
the purpose of building two towers bellevue
Hospital; $1,000 from appropriation for lamps and
gas to repairing OF pavemcnts. Comptroller Kelly
was also authorized to issue assessment bonds in
place or others now falling dues
The New York herald., 1879-10-01

vious. Theodore Thomas will be the conductor.
beriioz's overture "King Lear" the "Ride of the
Valkyries and "Siegfried's DEATH" by Wagner. and
Beethoven's symphony No. s. In G MINOR. viii be
performed.
The New York herald., 1879-10-01

u
Bartley Campbelrs now drama. "My Partner %
which has made such hit at the Union Square,
will be produced the Boston Theatre at the close
of the engagement Of the Ideal Pinafore" COM
pany.
Tho iibretto Of 'slccpy Hollow" Mr.. Max
Maretxek's cpora. will be translated into
French and produced in Paris. Musicaliy It has
proved success. Tho opera will be repeated to-
night.
Tho regular season at wallacks Theatre begins on
Saturday evening. ON which occasion Mr.. wallack
will present thrce act comedy. adapted from
two French comedies by Mr. Dion Boucicault en-
titled contempt of Court"
Miss Ada cavendsh has gone to San Francisco to
play four weeks engagement at tho California
T,catrc. opening october 0 In 'Miss Gwilt." Her
success this theatre last was great that
she now receives large certainty from the man
agement
Edwin Booth win begin his season at Ford's, in
baltimore, October G. playing next at the Philadel-
phia Broad, and then at the Grand Opera House.
New York. His leading support will bo Frank
Lawlcr, late of the California Theatre. and In his
company will be o. II. Barr and Miss Alice Grey.
new play. by Mr.. J. Pordicaris, is announced to
follow 'IIamlet" at the Standard Theatre. Mr..
Pcrdicars. while abroad. painted q large allegorical
picture representing the idea of immortality. which
is not impossible that tho public will be treated to
somo curious artistic effects.
The New York Philharmonic Society will give the
first concert for tho at Steinway Hall No
vembor a.. the rehearsal taking place the day pre-.
The New York herald., 1879-10-01
OBITUARY..
EDWIN EDWARDS, PAINTER.

The death is announced by mail advices from
England of Edwin Edwards. well known and able
etcher and painter. He was born at Framingham.
was educated a lawyer. and continued to act as
such until his fortieth year. Though always ad-
dicted to the arts he was very successful pro-
fessonal artist, considering the late period of his
life in which he ceased to be amateur. As law
yer he published several treatses. He also
proficient in music.
FRANCIS GILLETTE, Ex-UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Mr. Francis Gillette died at his residence in Hart
ford. Conn.,. yesterday. Mr.. Gillette born at
Broomfeld. Conn.,. received classical education,
being graduated at Yale College in 1879; studied
law with Governor Ellsworth. but i'll health forced
him to abandon the profession before being admitted
to the bar. He was early prominent advocate
of temperance reform and pioneer in the anti
slavery movement He was elected United States
Senator from Connecticut free soil whig. in
place of Truman smith resigned. serving from May
IS, 1854 to March 3. 1858. He was Chairman of the
Connecticut Board of Education from iS49 to
1855. and always prominent In his State in political
educational. temperance and agricultural matters
He was also the candidate of the old Liberty and
free Soil party for Governor. Congressman Gill
lettc OF Iowa, is his son.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-01-21
OBITUARY.

Departed This life January the sixth
A. ID. 1879 at the residence of her son
Joseph Deck Esq. Washington Co.
Va. Mrs. Mary NJ Deck IN the IS
tn year of her age. The subject of
this memory was born in York Co.
Pennsylvania, December the 18th 1851
Her parents moved to the valley. of
Va. when she was small and remain
ed until she was grown aud a mem-
Der of the L. y Lulher4I Church.
Thence she. with her parents, removed
to Southwest Va. aud was joined in
marriage to Michael Deck about The
22nd year of her age. She remained
true and faithful member of the church
of her choice and L.. which she was de-
vAtedlv attached SHE entered in the
state Of holy mairimony with Micha
IT Deck discharged the duties of
christian companion and II pious
mother with love and affection 10 her
husband and material care and atten-
ton To Ter nine children two SONS
aud seven daugl tiers. During her
health aud strength she was u regu-
kr attendant at the church of her
choice Always eXrmplifying holy
walk and g0dly conversation not mi!y
before the church but TO ali around
her. She had a large number of
friends, fol to know her was but TO
love and resi- ect her She IN her last
hours was entrntirely composed and
desired tn bt released from this tpnp-
ment Of clay and be at rest with Chris
in that house not made with nand-
eternal In the Heavens. which her
immortal spirit would soon occupy
oar ther died IN fui
triumphs Of a gospel faith showing
The praises Of God in the last. Sue
left behind her larve circle IF friends
and relatives IT, mourn her death. tut
they can say "hlessed ar tie dead
that die in the Lord" aud not mourn
Ms those who have no hope. Her
mortal remains were consigned to
their last resting place in Mt Tabor
grave yard according to the form pre-
scrhcd in the Book Of Worship, 10y
the Pastor loci.
a EDtENn
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-01-21

evidenced by the applause given.-
Saturday afternoon a matinee was
given. by special request, at which
East Lynne" was rendered. We ala
not witaess II, but parties who were
present. inform us that there was
scarcely a dry eye In the house, The
best piece, to our notion, was rendered
Saturday night Rosedale, or the
Rifle Ball" In which the whole con
pany took part. The parts were done
10 perfection. Mr.. HurtIey as Elliot
Grey" and Miss Florence Kennedy
as Rosa Leigh" was very nice, and
Mr.. Julius Scott as 'Miles McKenna
Mr. Rudolph Strong as Bunhury Con,
MIR. VIM. +. Todd a. "Cul. May Mr.
G.. n. Pendlrton as Matthew Leigh,
and Miss Marion Drming as 'TabiIha
Stork.' did some fine acting. The
want of space foroids n criticism Of
the different pieces in detail, but we
can safely say that this is the best
company that has appeared before
Bristol audience. Mr.. Huntley IL u
heightened gentleman, Of engaging
manners. and has made many friends
here who would like to see him again.
Miss Kennedy ~ highly accomplish
cd, has u pretty face aud "A qucrnly
form. She Ia a fiue plocutionst and
understands the art Of appearing to
tn" best advantage in whatever role
she undertakes Mr.. Huntley was
called out after the performance closed
on Saturday night AN honor, b. the
way. that hid never before beer con
fprrrd upon any one 10y II Bris'cl au.
audience, Every one who can Ia
contact with Mr.. Huntloy. or uNy Of
his company, speak in the h hest
terms Of their Rent!enanly hearing.
We cannot close without paying u
compliment Ia Prof. Glass; for adding
greatly 10 the entertainment by the
excellent music furnished If Mr..
Huntley comes this way again he will
he well pntrnnized,