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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
FUNERALS or 4 MURDEREES VIcnAS.

The negro murderer. Alexander Jefferson,
who killed persons OF his color in Crow Hill nut Ia
Brooklyn Thursd ~, and seriously wounded two otl-
ors, aud who arrested Saturday IN hole under
a building the scene OF the crime recovered con-
sciOusness yesterday re shot himself in the head be-
fore he surrendered. He Is in the Cumberland Street
Hospital, where two OF his victims also. Jefferson
expressed sorrow thar he had not killed Anna Jackson,
his former mistress, outright, and hoped that
both she and he would die He said that
he purpOsed killing her aud h4 brother
Celestial, but aid not lend to kill Hicks Mrs. jack
he thought thai all would have to go. Ho expressed nc
remorsc for nis crime
The funerals Of the murdered persons held yes
terday. Mrs Jackson buried from her home, No.
III Bu1lloave. The interment was In Evergreens
Cemetery. The funeral OF Henry Hicks In tue
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, OF
which Rev. j. Il. Murray Is pastor II was attend ii
by the members OF Grand Army Post william LLOYD
Garrison No. 40. OF which the dead man was member
The burial was also In Eyersrcens Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
MONEY WANTED. FOR i HOSPITAL.

The NcW-YOTk Skin and Cancer Hospital, when
was Incorporated last month, has secured suitable
Temporary building at No. 243 East thirty fourth
at Among the trustees are Edward WlnSow, q.
Hilton ScriOuer J. Cleveland Cady, DR.. c. r. Asnew
Charles COuder Dr. L.. ID. Bulk ley, Henry de Coppet
Chandler Robbins DR.. James Knight and A.. u.
Mellck jr. Tho hospital physician IS Dr. BnlKIey,
and Drs Robert F. Wen and Edward l.. Reyes are
operating surgeons. In a CIRCULAR asking Tor
enough for the current expenses OF their pres
ent small building. but they desire
to purchase Immediately real estate,
already selected, uDon which to erect structure
suitable for the purpose Tor winch he hospital was
Incorporated. An idea OF the proposed building is
gwen In the statement that "a capacity equal TO
that of the NewYork OF Roosevelt, Hospital could be
utilized at once.
Attention is called to the few accom-
for the people suffering from chronic
aud treatment of patients with diseases of the SKIN
Bud cancer. 1t is said that they do not and cannot
receive proper attention in the wards Of the general
hospitals The relative necessity o. such an InStItu
tior is shown by referring 10 Tho H6pitAl St. Louis
in Pans with nearly 800 beds devoted 10 skin DIS
eases the General Hospital III Vienna, with nearly
800 similar beds; while London has TWO
Skin Hosp tails, Belfast has one, and Berlin has
depar meut st aside Tor skin diseases in the General
Hospital Ia several other cities aDr0 d SIll n
COMMUNICATION provided, but Philadelphi2 has The
try An important feature OF the new hospital Will
b. Its treatment OF cancer cases Since 1863 there
have been 5.I05 deaths nom cancer IN TINS city
Edward WnslOw of No. 20 NdssaU-st. Is the teas
urer If the hospital, ami gifts Tor the Institution
may be sent 10 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
AHYSTnRiOUS ARREST .

As Matthew Grace, the proprietor OF resort
in the Bowery near HousOnst, was coming out Of MS
liouor aor, carly Last evening lac surrounded by
four Of Inspector Byess detectives who told MIN tha
he must consider himself under arrest Before he had
time to reply he was hurried of to Police Headquarters
and taken into detectiye-room by the Motst. en-
trance. lie remained there al hien iiHe 'uS W.
INC .everol of ,,r.ces friends called at the Central
once and asked 10 be permitted o. BEE hun Or at least
10 be informed rs to the charge upon "lch nc nau oeh
arr,sted They were i'm every case dc
MED admission, and oil Information as 10
The cause OF his aDprehenstOn was refused 10 tnem
by Inspector Thornr who on duty The detectives
were also rotcen refusing to make known 70 anyone
the nature OF the charge against him. Al Gfaces con
cert nail those who we're there at the time O his arrest
rofessc entire ignorance of the matter ANA were at
lose ~ know In what manner Grace h'd 'oa'cu 'e Law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
OBIIU ARY.
WILLIAM &. LAMBERT.


William G. Lambert died Mt the Windsor
NTH year OF his age. He had been man OF ROBUST
health all bis lfe but Thursday last he attended
me ,tiug of the directOrs Of the Manhattan
Banking Company and took cold. Death resulted yes
terday from pneumonia.
Mir Lambert was born ct Rowley. Mass, March o.
1898 lie vas OF an old New England family that
settled I'm KOwey IN 1859 His people were farmers
and the family homestead has retained 10 tins day
MI Lambert 3 father and grandfather were officers in
the Revolutionary War Mr.. Lambert began lie as a
school teacher bat when nineteen years age he went
10 Boston and became dry-goods clerk
After TWO years he INTO business Tor himself and
remained in the firm OF Lambert sade Tor many years
In 1889 he removed to New YORK ana estjDished The
turned 10 Boston aud became a partner IN the firm
of A A. Lawrence d Co., WITH when ne was connected
for twenty years In 1891 he was sent to New YORK
TO take charge VI tue interests OF tue mouse mere ana
when The firm ret from business In lsOS he became
a partner In the house Of George {. Richardson
d Co., Elm ana WOrth-ss He gave up bis business
Ia 1873 but for years aftefwari he retained The
presidency Of the Mercantile Trust Company. Since
then he has lived IN retirement. He was OF tie
founders OF the Equitable Life Assurance society.
During the an, Lambert was "a member or the
Union League CUB but the close he resigned
he had little liking for eldb life. His spare
yOteu religious and phlldnthrOpc
purioses vi en- Ohly twenty years old he
OF the Rev Lyman Beecher's deacons, ana to large
number OF as acquaintance nc was known as Deacon
lambert He war OF the founders OF the broadway
Tnbernace CLulea and for may years ne has been its
senior ueacOa Ml Lambert was alsp chairman OF tue
Executive COMMITTEES OF the Home Missionary Society
and manager OF the American Bible society. In all
these societies has been active worker ana MS loss
will be greatly felL -.
Tile funeral will take place Wednesday, 81 the
Broadway Tabernacle Churon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

CLAREMoNT, n. H., Dec. 2i.-1he main
buildings OF Freeman & Clark's Novelty Wood Working
establishment burned last night Their contents.
including valuable machinery $1,000 worth OF posts
and several hundred dollars worth of doors,
sashes and blinds were also destroyed. Fifty
men are thrown OF employment lose their tools,
some OF which cannot be duplicated In this country ihs
loss Is estimated at $4,000; the insurance $4,000.
The adjoining brick building known as the Round
House, owned by Leonard Kempton was damaged TO
the extent Of 81 800; insured for $1,000
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 24-This morning fire was dis
covered in the Southern Cotton Warehouse which con-
tanned about l400 bales OF cotton which there was
insurance OF 700. The fire was speedily ex.
tinguished. The loss 10 about 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THAT GO TO THE PIrH OF THE MAT
TER.
From The Cincinnati Enquirer 'Deh')

III the Democratic party should he placeu III ~
e,eau swept IL the Democratic candidates shoui" 10
orring Denocrats in the counties, warus and Town.
ships ali over the Tn ted states Wat arc thgS
sor their work. Are they be deprived OF the Icst
maze fruits OF victory by owl service sham Vi NC
desire Of high ocsis 70 place all on m.st The
,or ~ line county NAPIER for Instance. VINO mas per
Ssps sOored honestly and melgeny or 1ne Sp se
o the Democratic party for years, without JuSt vi
800 - ari In ,e MAJ ronage mis- journal enter iuto
compeu i've examination WIN the ha n onens
10 Iorget the length the T0mnSDee 49, ,Ua On
height OF the Chippewa Indians cneekoohe u ba sub
postop Journalist happens To remember, msv ice ere
MT 10 The result, yell Justify FOR CIVh ooi =.
,orr,m +, ana RIM IN debt for lux and paper 10
spre al the gospel Of Democracy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
roo MICH DEMOCRATIC HASTE.

The Democratic newspapers are noouing 1 ny
country with Presidential candidates Tor loet INC
n"mocratic newspapers had better devote tnelr nnu
xid,d attention for time to come 10 lne eA VI
teaching the alleged Democratic statesmen pOt 20 ~,
tie Brywn stripe will render Democrat
lie candidate for tue next Presidential contest ente
nnnceessary Tue wheels of progress VIII move Ilsns
along without regard to Democratic cav uluat,s -
Democratic statesmen, but II the Democratic parry I
roam any portion OF the honor for having hepeu a.ons
The new reform will need TO put sral o
some Of It's alleged statesmen. Let the DeniocIao
etors and members OF Congress do something pr cuc
"a the way OF the reforms demanded 10y the people a
there Will be time enough 10 select the cahuu"'o " "
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
yFW.syGLAyD suELTING COMPANY.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 24.-lhe annual meet
lug of the New-EuGand Smelling Company was held in
this city on Saturday afternoon. The company
have recently been reported being IN
an embarrassed condition The report OF tho
was presented, and The meeting adjourned tor three
weeks From report made by Thomas Is. Frost,
Of Boston. and presented by Mr.. Blsh-
3D. It appears that the company. alter
paying all claims against them, will have the
works and stock 10 the value " about $4,000 left T.
Brigham Bsnop Is the president OF the company, and
Thomas B. Frost the accountant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis for The Ddsi t,0snfy.f0iu hours.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i-6p. m.-The barOm-
eteT IL highest Halifax, aud high the Pacific
coast aud IN Dakota. Clear weather prevails in the
Southern States and OHIO Valley ana partly cloudy
weather in the remaining districts, with light rain or
snow in the Lower Lake region, Northern New England
and the Missouri Valley. Slightly cooler northwest
winds prevail in the Middle ana South Atlantic states
The temperature has changed slightly In the Gnf
States Lake region and Ohio Valley. with winds mostly
from south to west. The tempcra. has in
Upper Mississippi Valley and faIlcn In the Missouri
Valley, with variable winds.
Indications for to-f1y
For New England, partly coody weather, light snow
III the northern portions northwest to southwest winds
higher barometer. stationary or lower temperature.
For the Middle Atlantic States. fair weather in south
portions, light local SHOWS in northern portions
northwest to southwest Winds higher barOme sta
tionary or slight fall in temperature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THEATRICAL NECRoLoGY-1ss2.

The stage has lost by death, during 1882 the foow'
ing persons:
Samuel W. Percey Caroline Rchings Mrs. Der
Dard Mrs. sothern, widow OF the famous
comedian; d. W. Waller Eliza Newton; (Mrs.
Blackmorel; Pauline MARKELL a. ID. Billings;
John +. McDonough; Nine Celeste; 7. r. Sper; NJ v.
Llnghsn; p l.. L. Brindeau, French actor; Venie
Clancy AonzO Bliss, theatrical agent; J. W. Thorpe;
Henry Forester Hart Jackson Emily MesayeE Henry
Crisp; JOhu J. Sullivan Benjamin Webster I. Il. Gles-
sing scenic artist Adelaide Philippe Emma steb6ins
bioRrapher OF Charlotte Cushman Emily Garyin; Will
lam Gray George Rose cArtnur Sketchey y, dramatic
author, and Arthur Gilman, comic lecturer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
FATAL AFFRAT BETWEEN CONYTCTS.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 24.-GeOrge Demastcr and
j. b. McCarty, convics employed In the shoe shop Of
the Pentenuary at Jefferson city guarreed yesterday
afternoon about the possession of table and before tho
guards could prevent it the latter stabbed the former
several times with shoe knife and struck hun with
Ratchet in1ictng mortal wounds. Both are desperate
criminals. being confined for ninety nine years for
murder ana the other for twenty three years for high
way robbery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
TIE OUTLOOK IN IRELAND GLOOMY.

LONDON. Dec. pa largely-attended meeting
held here last night for the purpose of organic
ing fund to relieve the distress in Ireland Many
kilograms and letters from clergyncn in Ireland in
Guiding Archbishop CIoke were read at the meeting,
describing the outlook as gloomy and appalling
and atlng that the people the verge of
famine \ rCSOlut on was passed urging the Gov
eminent to take Steps prevent the people in Ire
land from perishng from want of the necessacies of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

SICK HEADACHE, languor and melancholy
generally spring from a torpid liver. disorierel stom
ach cOstivencss the distressing effects OF when Dr.
Jaynes sanative Pills will speedily remove by their
beneficial action The hillary organs they will also
lessen the Likelihood OF IA return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

- cor bons,. cleaning. from garnet TO cellar an
sor cleaning out the old rats in the Treasury wnp
the choices cheeses and where the best huing
,cos are The water must be turned on ana tbe
Remocratc President must take big broom 9no eiea,
sacsssiIy believe every word OF IT. Ana the oena-
Tor from the blue grass region chatted on IN TINS way
~ an hour 10 the amusement OF the Republicans anu
he Of his party friends who are not as frank
he IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
LUMBER SWEPT AWAY.

,PuTsBURG, Dec. 24-Three ice gOrges in
the Allegheny River. between THE city and
Parkers. Penn, broke to-day ana the
Immense volume back OF them caused q
flood which ewept nearly 65 900 feet Of lumber awey
from Its mnOrings few niles aDoLe tms city Iho nin-
Der the property OF Joseph CouGn, VINO estimates
his loss AL = iBO 600 No other damage Is reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
nail, for the p' week on,ins December 80 will oo,,


Foreign mails for the week oning December 81 will
al this office a. follows
VIA etters Tor France nds bo directed per
D.. d. IA. fO France direct -. q.
Lament VIA ua.Ie al 81 Tor scotland dirrct per
- Nncho IA glasgow leters must DO dreofed "lor
Auehulia' 80 for the Netherlands direct
- amsterdam. 80 y "a. To- Newfoundland AM a.
Pie MlqueOn, Via Hahiax:
TatJksDAY - At go IN. for Europe. per SS city Of
- Ir,,.-ts Wa Queenstown dottors for Germany and
a TO- for EUROPE per CimbTIa, via Plymouth, Cher.
bourg Hamburg Al ] Y N. Tor Nassau aid MataR
y Ntty OF san Antonio al l;SJ .. IN.
Bermuda. per OruOCO at 1870 y. ~ for CUBA Porto
Rico aud StexicO per city Of Washn ton Hay
ana ~: az 1870 D m lOT Mexico via NewOrcans
FRIDAY At 10 a. for Jamaica. Suyanlls, &c, IS.
AlyO 10 a N. TOT nayt per - Aens
sATCRDAI-At A. 10. Tor Europe, per So Weria, via
soutnanp ton aud Bremen l,cteis Tor iiyand must
dlIeoicd 'peT " era . for lrelsnd per SAT
tc via Queenstown (eers for Great Britain other
turoveau oAu. 10 directed per Baitlcl IN
direct % owl kvrtaAt, via Antwerp &C
ga m for tue WinduATd Islands. per Murlet. at / so
,. CaOa and the " est Indes. per -. Niagara
Havana
New orleans.
Mails FOR china aud japan per 81 CITY OF Peing VIA san
Fraucisoo close January - at y. Mails for Aus.
trsia New.zeaabd. sandwich and FiJi Islands per -
Australia san francisco. close January % at D. m
HENRY o. PEARSON, Postmaster
r o.. New-Y0rk, n December -. lSs2
Tho schedule Of closes mass arrsu Ss
the basis Of uDinteru pied overland - frAl
Malls from the East arriving ttno
the day OF SAILING OF steamers dispatched the sane dAr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
HERR MOST IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Herr Johann Most, the
Socialist arrived here to-day, aud warmly welcomed
bv n small band German Socialists He spent the day
and evening about this city. There no formal re-
ceptOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
J. II, IJAMS.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 24.-This morning
Professor j. H. Jams president of the Tennessee Asylum
Tor the ard Dumb this place, died from conges
tisp VI the brain after briol Illness,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
Oriental Pearls.

AN UNUSUAL ASSORTMENT OF PEARL NECK.
IACEs OF ALL SIZES AND EXTREME QUALITY.
HOWARD & co, 2Gi 5thaye. New.Yors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
CHnKED 10 DEATH.

JAMESTOWN. n. Y, Dec 24.-Hiram Nc
Ervo, of C,ttarangus Was cnoked TO death by piece
OF meat while eating supper MT hotel In Eden centre
last night. He leaves family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

the pastorate OF the Union Congregational Church OF
this city to accept call to the Central Congregational
Church OF Brooklyn, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

Individual stepping into witness box: " AS
was going home last night, your worship, somebody
nred pistol and the shot right through my hat"
Magistrate Gmpatientlyj: Tut tut Ny good man.
that's hing Walt iii get your mead, then
We will 10 into the matter. Next CASE"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
IN AID or ENG lNEER SsEDSS FAMILY.

The l tribune has received 50 from J. T. W. for
the family of Engineer John A. Seeds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THE FIRE RECORD.
FLAMES IN A PIANO FACTORY.

A fire broke out early yesterday morning in
the piano factory OF Horace Waters, No. Broome st.
The flames under control, and the loss only
amounted TO $500. The property was insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
Post once Notice..

Second hand Pianos OF all makes Al great bargains. pay
lnens $40 per month pianos at factory pICot
ami U u terms open evenings
HORACE WATERS ~ CO. No S2N brol lNtV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

CAMBRIDGE JOKE.-"I don't know replied
MOntmorenci, cuitingly, with a polite smile; +" nut
know "A who mad twins much alike hat the only
way 10 tell 'em apart 10 send one 10 Harvard and
one u Yale. Then one came back gentleman and ono
% Connecticut rough Harvard Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
THE CHICAGO PRESS CLUB.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-The Press Club at
meeting today admitted Hon. Henry w"'ter'On. OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
TO RESIGN ms PASTORATE.

PRovIDENCE, II. l., Dec. 24.-It Is under
stood that the Rev D ehrends has decided to resign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
Religions Nolless.

All Souls Church attn ave. corner 20thst The Rev DR..
WA ENEAkrT will preach this Mug 1T IL RgbAU cor.
aially iny.ted-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
6peGlal Notlees.

CAswen, Massey & Co.'S
EFFERVESCENr GRAPE SALlN y puribcs tho b0ot reg.
ulates bowels 1l2l away aud 6Io 6aye loo bottle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
NARRIkn

PARMLY-JOHNsON AT North Adams Mass on Dooem
Der 81 1882, Duncaa Dunbar Pagmy. o. Jersey CITY 90
Carrie la Johnson, daughter of the late syyanisr John
son, Of North Adams.
FIREMAN VAN CLEEF-At the First Presbyterian
Church Ithaca Y Thursday. December 81 1892, ~
the rev. WOosey Stryker Miss Elizabeth iovt0y TIE
man, daughter OF AR Elias fireman, 10 MI Myldefse Van
Ceef
Al notices Of marriages must BE- iHdOrsei wih fiH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
rRIBuNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS


The dssm .hSw'the baCmetna variations n this ey BY en'
preceding midnight white linz repre- me- e
b dotted
Indicated b. the thsrnometr O. He'd
hgts Pharmacy. sic Broadway
TRIBUSg OFFICE, Dec. PSI a. m.-The movement IN
the barometer yesterday was upward Ia'ty CLOUDY
and far weather prevailing with west winds ana hurry
Of snow during tho afternoon The temperature ranged
betUeep 36o and 42o the average $3.50 being 97s'
higher than on corresponding day last year. and 2
lower han Saturday. --
Partly cloudy and fair weather with lower tcHpeIt
turrs and chances Of light early In the day, may De
expected to-day in this city and vicinity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25
4 STATE CASHIER KILLED.

Louisville; A. J. Blethen OF Kansas City, and II. j.
PhilpOt Of Dies Mones, nonresident members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

SECOND INsTALMENT FOR 1882
This record Is condnued iron, TIE TRIBUNE ofJug 9,
1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-25

10th--Mlss Ada Gray appeared at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre i'm east Lynne FlOrine ended at the Park
and The Living Age" at the Union square.
l4th.-Edwin Booth sailed for England aboard the
Gdllia
10th-Mr G. Williams began engagement az tie
Fourteenth Street Theatre, Zone OF the Finest
2lst-Iawrence Barrett sailed for England aboard the
SeTYa.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1882-06-22
Sid Beresfefiient.

The following account of ah accidental
drowning at Red Wing. I'll the 18th. is
taken from the Pi5httf Press dispatch;
Mrs. Nelson Is the datightcr of II. N. Eg.
gleston; of Wes.linc, and her death fol-
lowing so close upon the death of Mr..
Eggleston's son, a few months ago, will
call forth for the father the SYMPATHY of
all. A telegram from the bereaved hus-
band was received here on last Saturday.
by Mr.. Ensign. who forwarded it to Mar
shall. Mr.. Eyglestons post office.
This afternoon about o'clock John
Nelson, i rrortircnt dry goods merchant
of this city. while boat riding with his
wife and little son and Miss Bradley,
drifted close to the falling cable of tho
upper ferry and attempted to run under.
hut while so doing the cable was seized
by one of the ladies and the boat thps
delayed was caught and pressed into the
Water. The ferry was promptly stopped
and everything done by the ferrymen to
rescue the occupants. who were strugg-
ling in the water but before aid could
reach them Mrs. Nelson and Miss Brad
some distance and were drowned. Mr..
Nelson and son were saved. A large
party Immediately commenced to drag
for the bodies. James Day, after about
half an hour, brought up the body Of
Mrs. Nelson. All that could be done
was done to restore life. but of no avale.
Hundreds are on the shore watching the
efforts of the trolfers to recover the body
of Miss Bradley. Miss Bradley is n
niece of Mrs F. w. Brooke, and had
just come from Springfield. o. She was
the sole support of an aged and blind
mother The city Is in great excitement
1t is The saddest actidett thIt las visited
the city in many years: