Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-10

pidity, the whole being washed down with ten ounces of rich Orange county milk. At o'clock sDr Tanner re- newed his appeal for an oyster stew, and although it is August his wish on that score was gratifed and dozen fat ones were prepared in rich milk, temporarily appeasing his hunger. Afterwards he busted himself in reading large number of letters which had arrived this morning, Among them were propositions from managers of lecture bureaus asking his terms for course of lectures from physicians asking him to describe in detail his feelings during the vari- ous stages of his great experiment, and from theatrical managers offering tempting terms for short engagement. The following is Q sample:
 BOSTON, Aug. ', 1880. To Dr. Tanner:
 Can I engage you for one week here at the Howard Atheneum and three weeks on the Eastern circuit. State terms by wire.
 W. HARRIS,
 Manager Howard Athenaum.
 The doctor has made no response to any of the propositions or communications, as he has not as yet fully made up his mind what he will do. He informed Dr. Gum yester- day that he did not propose to be fettered by agreements with bureau agents or others. If he concluded to take the field he would do so. pr. Wark, in commenting on the faster s condition, said s"The ravenous appetite and enormous digestive powers exhibited by Dr. Tanner since he broke his fast have conclu- slyely proved that he was not reduced to a condition of hamilton, even by forty days abstinence from food'' pr. Gum is of opinion that his guest will be in condition to take care of himself in day so in fact, he had no hesitation in saying that the Minnesota wonder will be strong enough to leave the house tomorrow. He has
 
 have elapsed since he broke his fast, and the indications that by the end of the week he will balance the scale at 1574 pounds, his weight when he commenced the experiment. During the week he will have his photograph taken for his friends. He will visit Coney Island and partake of dinner at one of the hotels in company with the physicians who were duty at Clarendon Hall. Afterwards he will lay his plans for the future and then will start Westward to visit his friends and relatives.
 He ate six more oysters at ? p. m. and five minutes later drank two glasses of milk and one of wine. At $40 more wine was con- sumed, and again at $50, ten minutes later, he drank glass of milk. At 5 p. m. he ate half pound of steak and drank eight ounces of milk. He continued to eat and drink throughout the evening"
 Ghastly Evidences of Murder--A Decapi-
 tateI Body Found Long Island. >
 OYSTER BAY, L. l., Aug. 9.-Yesterday af- ternoon a man employed on the farm of Thomas F. Underhill, at Locust Valley, dis covered the body of decapitated man in the Mattinecock woods, near Peacock's Point, on Long Island Sound. The body was that of espectably-dressed man about 45 years of age, and was considerably decomposed. TIao oIo ctaIo of or1r vest and pantaloons of light material. The head was found at a distance of ten feet from the body and about one hundred feet from the public highway. The beard was of iron gray and matted with blood. From appear ances it seemed that the head had been sepa- rated from the body with an axe. The man placed the head near the body and hastened to Oyster Bay for the purpose of notifying the, coroner. The news of the discovery caused the greatest excitement here. It was evident that the body had lain in the woods for many days, as 1t was much de- composed and emitted an offensive odor. It is believed the man was murdered about three weeks ago. A boat containing three men was rowed to point near where the body was found. There was no other larger vessel in the vicinity at the time, and proba- bly for this reason the boat was particularly noticed. The three men went on shore and were absent about an hour, but two re-em- parked and rapidly rowed in the direction from which they came. This circumstance is connected with the discovery, although the men are not known, and so far as ascertained there is no clue that can lead to identifca- tion. No weapon was found near the body, and strict inquiry among persons living in the vicinity has failed to elicit information that throws light on the tragedy. This morning the remains were brought here for interment. An inquest will be held to-mor: row and a most searching inquiry will be started. New York and Brooklyn detectives have already been set to work on the case, and the records of the police departments of each city are being thoroughly searched for men who have been reported missing. There are those who affirm that they recognize the features of the dead man those of a per son who some weeks ago canvassed the coun- ty, seeking music pupils. He represented himself at the time proficient and highly educated artist and was earnest in his efforts, though they were rewarded with no success.