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The New York herald., 1879-02-13
SAVED BY THE LAW.
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY PREVENTED BY POLICE
MAGISTRATES DECISION.

A DOUBLE TRAGEDY PREVENTED BY A POLICE
MAGISTRATES DECISION.
Justice Kilbreth had just taken his sent at the
bench in Essex Market Police Court yesterday after
noon when a woman in blue cloth waterproof
came up to the desk with Sergeant Long and said,
care you the Judge. sir -
"Yes. ma'aIn. au." replied the magistrate.
'will you read that letter, sir. which / found
under my husbands pillow this morning p she in
quired. applying her handkerchief to her eyes and
sobbing ON the desk MY name is Katy Murphy
Justice Knbreth took the greasy niorsei OF paper
in has hand and tried 10 decipher the lines dimly
pencilcd upon it, They read thus according to the
Justice. who uttered their meaning loud:-
FEBRUARY II, 1879
This night being oar last night on earth and having
once Kate OConncso that may not live 70 her lead
previous before also having canght several
occasions ad heard hcr talk wle Ia company of two
NO, live happy longer cannot w.h all that is in
eaa sins IN Fodhs to be distributed among Them What
money that s coming " me- from the street Department
THEY COULD NOT LIVE TOGETHER.
II want warrant tor his arrest; dare not go
home; lin afraid to go hone." said the woman.
A warrant was granted ana given to houndsmah
Reilly. who had hardly got to the door of the Court
when he met James Murphy. the husband and
served the warrant. The poor fellow, with tear nj
iace. detected ountenance aud dirty. linen hauled
up before the magistrate Immediately.
''lh1s woffhn says You are gong 70 XIII her and
yourself. Is this soy
"well. no. sir. 1 drive cart for the Street Clean
ing Bureau, but you know there twice many
men horses or carts, and ve have only work
half the time. Judge. she has been bothering nae
since work has been slack. But she has been
doing wrong, too. Judge she told last night
that she going to person about work in
Esst Broadway. thought shc had gone there and
waited until nearly eleven o'clock at the street door
for her"
.'shc did not como?"
$50 went out. and Judge--" Hero the poor
fellow broke down entirely. and wiping his eyes upon
lns sleeve, siid ~ went and down The
street. and her with both her arms about
strange mans neck tho corner of tldridge and
Division streets. kissing him good night"
"'Ts u lie never did wrong" passionatcly ex-
claimed the woman.
""Is true. Katy. Haven't you refused TO do righty"
asked the weeping husband.
james. did you write that letter." asked Justice
Kibreth
Il did. SIR" responded Murphy, family.
did yon mean what you wrote2 VIII you kill
this woman Z"
'.what shall 10. Judge? had. rather see her
dead than prostitute"
We'll we can't let you do any murder. Go home
aud do right, Katy"
I'm never 90 home with him again"
Well then. James. yOu mast give $1,000 bail to
keep the peace toward this woman 60 to jail for
ssN months nn the Island''
James had no DondsInan, 50 he went 10 jail.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
CAPTAIN BLAIR'S TRIAL.

THE FORMER COLONEL OF THE ACCUSED GIVES
HIM A GOOD cHARAcTnR-DocuMENTA EvI-
DENCE AGAINST THE PRISONER
The Blair court martial met yesterday at eleven
o'clock in Fort Columbus. Governors Island. Lieu
tenant Colonel Ayres presiding and Major Swain act
ing as Judge Advocate. General Martin 7. McMahon
and Mr. Elliott T. Shepard appeared of counsel for
the prisoner.
Colonel O. L. sheppard formerly commanding
officer OF the Fifteenth infantry to which reg ment
tho accused belonged called upon to testify ON
behalf OF the prosecution. He carefully examined all
the letters and documents already reported
as before the court in evidence to see IL
hsnaSriin he could identify them ,, Captain Blair,
orcer from ths Adjutant Generals Office under date
of September l. 1873 whereby the resignation Of the
accused rs an officer OF the army purported to
be accepted thc witness said :-'That looks like his
handwriting The signature attached to the letter
sent by Captain Blair FROM Fort Columbus to the
General OF the Army, acknowledging the performance
o. what implied marriage ceremony with Ann
Baillic. but Offering to prove that tho so-called
would grant him iorty days leave, to go to
SCOTLAND IN quest OF witnesses. was idcnti-
when the accused was on leave or absence and when
IN reporting to the AdJutant General under date of
july IL. 1877. lac gave lis address ut No. ~ Arthur
Nichull. with regard the two letters alleged 10
have bocn sent by Blair to the Giasgow and
uHtkhecE itaSncl, the WltncSs suu--''lnc nanu-
writing resembles his but is lod he usually
writes. In his cross-examitxtcn by General McMa-
hon Colonel Sheppard said OF the prisoner that
officer his conduct very crcdiaDle and an gem
tenian he never. heard any alusion against him.
Upon the rctiirect examination by the Judge Advo-
cate Colonel sheppard said regarding the bogns order
from the Adjutant Generals Office This is his
handwriting, think"
The Judge Advocate now introduced a copy cf
what purported TO be marriage certificate OF tho
prisoner with Ann Ballie, ia Scotland IL fol-
lows:--
No. 10. Thcmus Nicholi. JOINER jcurrcyman bachelor
aged twenty-five, residence No ~ welinsadow street.
Paisley married, february - 1861 ~ Regent Terrace
GLASGOW after baiis according to the forms of Pres
By nrian Church, to Ann Baiiiic spnstcr aged
oi No ~ Fcrgnsic Paisley Robert Ncloil farmer and
Rachel Nichoil. whose maiden Bnir were Tho
parents OF Thomas NicholI aud Robert Baie farmer
dcceasrd and Mary Bailio whose maiden name was Alex
ander. we-e the parents of Ann Baillia
signed ny John Graham minister, Barrack Street Church,
Registered at Glasgow the 23d of February 1901 by
ArchibSid Hood. Assistant Registrar
This document was admitted in evidence and the
court then adjourned till to-day ut eleven A. M.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
0per.ted on the patient. and then sent them 70 her

operated on the patients and then sent them to her
house 10 get well.
Deputy Coroner Miller conducted the autopsy
Yesterday on the body OF Cora Sainmis. and dis
covered that death the result OF malpractice.
Coroner Flanagan ana jury viewed the body. and
the inquest was set down 20 take place this morn ng
II Low sranspires that Frank cosgroye is not the
son OF the Burling slip cooper. stated. but l.s
nephew.
wRITs HABEAs CORPUS.
N,ne. Burger and her married daughter. Rachel
DAVIS. were brought into Supreme Court. Chambers.
yesterday By Inspector Murray on writs o.. hapeas
corpus sued out by their counsel. NJ. William r.
Howe. The latter stated that the wrts were issued
20 compel tie authorities to proceed speedily with an
examination in the Assistant District Attorney
Leary SAID there every inclination TO go or with
an Immediate Investigation. Under these circuni-
stances Mr.. Howe consented to an adjournment OF
the hearing on the wrts until next Saturday Mean
while both mother and daughter we're remanded to
the care Of Inspector Murray.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
MIR. FRoTHINGHAMs RESIGNATION.

The Independents Society. to which Rev. q. d.
Rockingham has mnstered for twenty years In one
form another, will 60 out of existence temporarily
after tho 1st OF May. The reason assigned by the
reverend gentleman is the absolute need of rest II
have been at it for twenty years." he said yesterday
to reporter. iecturing writing books and articles
efor the press and preaching. and took real
rest. have been several times In Europe tor few
weeks in the summer the last time In 1876. but 10
away Tor year. aud that may be perferty free
/ have resigned my pastorate of the Independent
Society" In further conversation Mr.. birmingham
remarked that the relations of pastor to an indie
pendent society very close. IL s more like per-
sonal bond than an ordinary pastoral relation.
Some years ago, he said. he gave up all con.
ncction with UNCONVENTIONAL organizations that he
might be the more tree. OF lnte years, too has
released himself from lecture engagements aud
writinps that he might devote himself wholly Co
preaching and helping his society In
questions he snd that while there is in t tho
nucleus of church. his society consists largely Of
the congregation, held together by his personal
qualities a preacher. The lease of the hall in
which thov worship Edasonic Hall will expire in
May, and the society will not renew IL. Mr.. Froth-
ingham will keep up correspondence with his officials
during his absence abroad and If his health warrants
he may return in six months. But IL will depend
upon circumstan whether not he will resume
preaching mis- return. Next sunday he In to make
public declaration of his intentions 10 his people.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
TILE UNITED STATES NAVAL INSTI-
TUTE.
To THE Epron or THE HEnAIp:-

To THE EDIroR or THE HERALD--
The United States Naval Institute was organized 1t
the Naval Academy in 1s7G Its object is the ad-
vancement Of scientific and professional knowledge
in the navy It's design is to have parent institute
located at either Annapolis Washington. and to
have branches at all the different navy yards and in
all the squadrons; to hold monthly meetings for the
purpose of having read papers on scientific pro-
fessional subjects and the discussion thereof To
enable all its members to derive the full benefit of
these papers they printed and each member sup
piled witha copy. Such plan can't help but be OF
great use to officers serving in distant cmes who
have not the moans of keeping themselves posted
The New York herald., 1879-02-13

fession. To enlist competition. which is always .
great incentive the Institute during the past year
offered prize for the best essay on naval educa-
tion The secretary reports that ten ESSAYS have
been receivedn competition for the prize The sue
cessfu essay will be published in the proceedings OF
the Institute for this year. During the snort lime
the Institute been in existence II has published
many valuable papers, but owing to its limited mem:
bership its object has been but partially funled.
With the known ability that exists in our naval SER
vice there is reason why this object should not be
accomplished aud the proceedings of the Institute
become OF Invaluable worth books OF reference At
present but about two hundred and forty officers are
members, and 1t Is matter OF greatsurprise that
there has not been more eprt d cDrps shown by the
large balance of officers who should become mem
bers The annual dues but S3 year. just SUM-
cien to defray the expenses of the meetings and the
publication of the proceedings. large and
hourishing branch has just been organ
lied at Washington. and it is more than
likely that other naval stations will follow the good
example. In these piping times of peace our naval
officers show their good sense in such an under
taking 1t proves that although our navy has not
the ships and that such country as the United
States should have. still its officers are preparing
themselves for any and all emergencies by Keeping
themselves posted in all that pertains to their pro-
fesson. The following officers have been elected for
the ensuing year:-President Rear Admiral John
Rodgers; Vice President. Commodore Foxhall A.
Parker; Secretary, Lieutenant John G. Soley; Cor
responding Secretary Professor G.. 4. Monroe;
Treasurer. Chief Engineer Jamos p. Sprague.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
ERIE's REPORTED LEASE.

despatch from London was received in Wall street
Yesterday in which IL stated that the Erie Rail-
way had leased the Atlantic and Great Western Rail-
way on the terms that Erie guarantees the interest
on s7,00o,o00 bonds aud divides the net earnings
of the Atlantic and Great Western This news created
some excitement in financial circles. IL would give
Erfe perfect connection to Chicago. The report was
generally believed because about two months ago. as
reported in tho HERALD the time. two trustees of
the Atlantic and Great Western to this country
md held several conferences with President Jewof.
OF Erie, with this svowed object A proposition VISA
made to them, and they returned 10 England place
the matter before the full Board Of Trustees.
At the Eric Railway ofhce It stated by the ofi-
cals that no such lease had been effected.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
FUNERAL OF HARRY lLEEcH.

The funeral services over the remains of Harry
Hardwood Leech were performed yesterday morning
At hafpast eleven o'clock st the church OF tho Rev.
'Dr Houghton. in Twenty-ninth street. larse
number of the friends of the deceased present,
including many journalists and ladies. The casket
was adorned with anchor of white roses and tube
Roses with few bue violets. The music, which
was well chosen, was sung by the choir of the
church. and the Rev. Dr. Houghton read the service
in simple and touching manner. Tho funeral pro-
ceusivn proceeded to tho cypress Hills Cemetery,
whore the body depositod within the receiving
vault
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
WAS IT FOR REVENGE?

A real estate agent and property owner named
George f. Folsom, residing at No. ls5 Second avenue,
was yesterday held in $500 bail by Justice Kasmire
in the Fiftyscvcnth Street Police Court. answer
tho compaintof Annie seeburg of No. a4s East Fifty
fourth street. who charges him with being the fathor
Of her unborn child. Mr. Folsom, who was the ageut
for tho premises where the complainant resides with
her mother states that the charge has been CON-
cocted by the family Tor tho purpose Of revenge
hc had instituted ccrtain dispossess proceedings
against Mrs. SeeburR.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
ST. vINCENT'S HOME FOR BOYS.

lady's fair in aid Of st. vinccnts Home for Boys,
at No. Poplar street, Brooklyn, opened on Mon
day evening and will continue in operation for two
weeks at the Democratic General Assembly Rooms.
near the City Hall SO far the enterprise has proved
q success, and with such cooperation rs has been
accorded to IL promises TO realize handsome pro-
ceeds. The Catholic clergy of the neiyhborirQ
parishes, az well ~ many prominent citizens have
extended to IL q liberal patronage.
The New York herald., 1879-02-13

HOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY.

fair in aid of tire House Of the Holy Family, No.
1856 Second avenue. Institution designed for the
reformation of women and yonng girls opens to-day
at NO. 1,lOO broadway and will last ten days
The New York herald., 1879-02-13
TA14MAeE AND THE pREspYrEaY.


An adjourned meeting Of the Presbytery Of Brook
lyn held at the Rev. DR.. Van Dykes church
yesterday afternoon at which the principal business
transacted in regard to the trial Of Elder J. n
stearns. of the Greenpoint church. DE-. Van Dyke,
of the committee having the matter in charge made
report contemplating secret trial by commits
sion comprising the five members Of the
committee and two others to be appointed
by the Moderator The report was adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Halsey asked To be excused from serving
the commission, and. his request being denied he
threatened contunacy and said his brethren might
try him for refusing if they wanted to. This little
episode produced quite q sensation, but serious
consequences are anticipated
The committees in the Taimage was not ready
to report, and Rev. Mr.. Freeman offered resolution
instructng them to report next Monday. He con-
tended that the question might have been disposed
OF before this, Az the men WHO made tue common
fame on which the proposed action based were
Dyke 10 his feet. and he called the brother
to order ut the time denouncing the
imputaton as untrue. MIR. Crosby the chairman OF
the committee said he would do his best to bring in
a report on Monday. Mr. Talmage anxious for q
speedy disposition of the matter and asked how long
1t WAS since these proceed nys were begun. mine
DAYS" the answer. Wonder" said Talnlage,
and then the brethren laughed. Finally 1t deter
mined that the committee should report on Mondly
next. and then the Prcsbytery resolved to meet on
that day, at two o'clock. in the Second Presbyterian
Church at the corner of Fulton and Clinton streets.
The Prcsbytery authorized the ordination OF the
hcentiate. Henry J. Van Dyke. Jr.. and he
dained in his fathers church in the evening, Rev.
DR.. Joseph L. Duryea preaching the sermon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
In Town Again.

Prof. Samuels, the we'll known optician,
who has been in our city so often. strength-
| ening weak eyes by the use of his glasses.
is In the city once more. We really need
not say great deal, as the people here
| are we'll aware of the success he has had.
So far as we have heard. everybody who
is wearing mis- glasses will state, that their
eyes are great deal improved, and in
fact he is able to strengthen any weak
eyes in very short time. Young people
who are attending school and are com
planning of their eyes, by the use of his
glasses for short time, are able to lay the
glasses aside and see without them. AS
he has proven every time that he has been
here, parents who have got children that
are suffering the least with defective sight,
or pains in the head. caused by too close
work. need not fear that their children
will have to wear the glasses all the time,
as he has testimonials to prove from well
known people in this town that he has
helped. We speak what we known. The
Prof states further that, all persons who
are using his glasses and need then chan
ged, can do SO free of charge Prof. will
not be this time in Davenport or in Moline,
so that all those needing his assistance,
will find him at his old rooms at the Rock
Island House. The Prof. is able to inn
prove any eyes by his glasses, and we
would advise people to call early. He
will be found at bis rooms from a. 10. to
5 .. IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
Iusnectiur Bridges.

An inspecting party. composed of Il. j;
Mcclure, Chief Engineer; w. Howard
White and f. Jordan. Assistant Engine
ers. accompanied by w. r. Crumpton,
Assistant Superintendent, with the Super
intendent of Bridges, have just been over
the st. Louis Division of the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy on an inspection of
all truss and span bridges, arriving in the
city last night. The G. B. and Q. system
of bridge inspection is very close and CON-
plete. During the fore part of January,
April, July and October. the superintend-
ents Of divisions are obliged to go over
their division with the bridge men and
inspect personally every bridge on the
division. Six weeks after this has been
done the Chief Engineer and his assistants
makes another tour of inspection of all
long and high bridges. giving special
attention to the proper adjustment of those
composed in part or all of iron. Thus. il
will be seen, that all important bridges on
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail
road are inspected by corps of comre-
tent officers of the road once every SIX
weeks, or sixteen times per year.-St
Louis Globe Democrat, NoU. 2lst.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
What thew saw.

Rev.. e. Rankin. D. D., of Washing
ton, d. @. certi6es of Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure: Il do not doubt thai
it has great virtue" Rev. G. A. Harvery
D. D., Secretary of Howard University
certificates that for Brieht's disease "ne
other remedy can be held for one momen,
in comparison with this" f. w. Nef, oil
Detroit Mich, certificates that it complete
ly cured him of very serious chronic
liver complaint. J. Fl. Sherlock. of Roch
ester, N. Y, certificates that it cured hin
of Bright's disease of several years stand
the most valuable remedy ever discovered
These are samples of hundreds of othel
testimonials.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour
age; the result of MENTAL OVER WORK
!NDIscRETIoNs OR Excuses, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured By
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys
TEN, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy, stops the
drain aud rejuvenates the entire man
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 pei
package OF i've walls and $40 vial of pow.
der Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DIcINE COMPANY 109 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
Sever Accident.

On Thursday, Robert Adair. an en-
ploye of Neyerheuser & DeDkman's s,
while handling lumber near one of the
saws. slipped his footing and was thrown
against the saw, and had his right leg
torn 10 shocking manner, the cut rip
ping the calf of the leg and extending
diagoDally downward across the bone. He
was taken to his boarding house. VIM.
Roth's, and DR.. Craig called, who dressed
the injured leg. It is not positively known
yet whether he will lose the leg or not
though the cut into the bone. will necessi-
tate another operation. It is hoped that
his leg can be saved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
AND
DYSPEPSIA.
Dr.. scHENcK's MANDRAKE PILLS

Dr.. ScHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS
Do not produce sickness at the stomach, nausea
gripping. On the contrary, they mild and
agreeable in their action that a person suffering
with sick headache, sour stomach, pain in the
bowels, is speedily relieved of these distressing
symptoms. They act directly on the liver, the
organ which, when in a healthy condition, purifee
the blood of the whole body.
They perfect preparation of that great and
well-known remedy, Mandrake Podophyllin, 8
remedy that oas displaced the of mercury, as
we'll many other poisonous drugs in the practice
OF every intelligent physician.
Prof. John King, of the College of Medicine, of
Cincinnati, says: I'm Constipation it acts upon
costiveness. In Chronic Liver Complaint there Is
not Its equal in the whole range of medicines being
vastly more useful than mercurial agents. arousing
the liver to healthy action, increasing the flow
of bile, and keeping mp these actions longer than
any other agent with which acquainted."-
(see American Dispensatory, page TO.
In all cases of Liver Complaint or Dyspepsia j.,
where there is great weakness or debility, DR.
SoHENCK's SRAwEED Tonic should be used in
connection with these Pills
DR.. schenck gives advice free to all, either per
sonay or by letter, at his principal Office Cor 9Th
and Arch streets, Philadelphia.
His medicines are for sale by all Druggists
AN interesting treatise on the Causes, Treatment
ana Cure sf Consumption, Liver Complaint and
dyspepsia is sent free application.
- address all communications to DR. J. III
Philadslphia. S-~'-- : Az" 0'ieels >
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28
Coughing Congregations.

Ciergymen who are annoyed by fits oil
coughing and nasal trumpetings, so com.
mon IN churches and meeting houses at
this season of the year, cannot do better
than recommend to their fiocks an imme.
date resort to HALE's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR. The result of the ad
vice, it taken, will be comparative quiet on
the succeeding Sabbath; for this potent
remedy will by that time have effected a
general cure. Many pastors know from
experience the value of the preparation as
cure for bronchial affections, aud can,
therefore, conscientiously endorse it. Sold
by druggists everywhere at so cents and
81. Great saving by purchasing large
size.
Adam Ell. Wilson. M. d., Philadelphia.
writes: ''HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND
has sold freely for the last year."
FIXES TooTHACHE DRoPs CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-28

How TO KEEP WELL.-Three simple
rules, keep the feet warm, the head cool,
and bowels open or natural, the latter is
the most important, and should never be
neglected. An occasional dose of "Laxi-
ma" perfect remedy for costiveness. will
be found all sufficient, it is very pleasant
to the taste, long looked for substitute
for the nauseous compounds so long in use.
Should be kept in every family for its ca
thartic properties alone. price SO cents for
large bottle. Sold by John Bengston.