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New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
GATHERED ABOUT THE TOWN.

Dr. 2. Taylor Emery, the reappoInted Health
! Commissioner yesterday morning appointed his per
sonal STAFF follows: DR.. r. VI. WyckoT Deputy
Commissioner; DR.. George f. West. secretary and
register OF vital statistics; Frederick II. Johnson.
private secretary; c. j. volckenning chief Of tho
Bureau OF Chemistry; Frank Locke. sanitary en-
gineer; DR.. A. s. Amber medical superintendent OF
the Contagious Hospital and DR.. Ezra IL. Wilson
chief Of the Bureau Of Bacterology
Colonel Charles B. Morton has been put in charge
of the Naturalization Bureau OF the City Clerk y
office.
Henry Gsh, seventy-seven years Old died sudden
ly yesterday morning at No. $50 Third-ayc.
The body OF Robert Chapple, sixty years old. Of
No. 1910 Fulton-s. at O clock yesterday morning
found the sidewalk at Madison-si. and
Stuyvesant-ave. by Herman Meyer Of No 223 Ham
burg-ave. II is thought that apoplexy was the
cause OF death.
The 5000 teachers In the public schools yesterday
were given their checks for January Secretary
Brown has had some difficulty in preparing the
checks, because OF much additional work caused by
the Pension Fund act The payroll for the
month. after deducting the per pension
money. amounted in round numbers, to s2l5,OO
The annual report OF the Bay Ridge Park I'm
provement Company filed for record with the
County Clerk yesterday afternoon. The document
shows the capital stock be 100000: the debts
| $4,000 and the assets. $4,000. The report is
signed by Daniel r. Lewis. Fred c. Cocheu, +. II.
Flynn. John j. Allen Geo s. Studwell and Crowell
Hadden
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company filed
its annual report yesterday with the County Clerk.
showing a capital OF $4,000; debts to the extent
OF 81 POI 722 and assets worth $4,000. The signing
directors are Ethan Allen Doty. Julian ID. Fairchid.
Darwin r. James. George Foster Peabody. George
H. Southland and Edwin Packard
Joseph E. Rhodes, OF No. 2j9 Jencrson-ave. a
printer at Nos I, and II Chambers-st.. New-fork
made general assignment yesterday to robert
Gear for the benefit OF creditors. In the notice
filed with the County Clerk preferences are given
of 81 900 In favor OF Mr. Gear; 5000 in favor OF van
Allen Bongiton and $500 in favor OF b. T..
Meeker The assets and liabilities are not stated.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

secured The proposed building was TO he five
stories high. 95 feet deep and TO have frontage OF
GO feet The estimated cost of land and building
$500 and the report added that the directors
already held the title 10 the land. having paid
$3.50 down and given mortgages for $4,000, the
amount OF the balance.
At n meeting held in the Johnston Building on
Saturday evening proposition was made by
Johnston Bros. proprietors Of the Johnston Build
ing 10 sell the latter to the Royal Arcanum In
brooklyn for s195.c0 The proposed site In Tomp-
kins-avc had met much opposition because Il was
20 be- too FAR out of the way This opposition
10 IN. former proposition caused that made by
Oliver Johnston on Saturday night 10 be iavoraby
received II Is said that Charles y turner, IN"
self in favor Of the change. About a week before,
when the proposition was first advanced. com
mittee was appointed 10 Investigate the matter.
This committee composed Of Justin /. fr!ce,
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
FATHER AND MOTHER SEEK PRISON.

Justice Goetting In the Lee Avenue Police Court
Yesterday committed Charles Martin and his wife
Mary TO the Kings County JAN for ten days at their
own request The two have four children. whose
ages range from three to eight Until Tuesday
last the family occupied two poorly furnished rooms
In the Italian quarters at North Seventh-st and
Vnlon-ave where they were dispossessed for nom
payment OF rent Since that time the parents
have found shelter in covered wagon in the
street near their home. Kind neighpors have
cared for the children Martin was sawdust
nedler but has been out OF work for some time.
Sunday night he and his wife appealed to the police
of the Bedford station for shelter where they
told their sad story Martin told the Magistrate
that he expected after the expiration OF his time in
iail kind friends would come forward and help
them The little household effects are still on the
street where they were removed by the constables-
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TIE WRONG TO MRS. BRAUNS.

When Mrs. Nettle Kunze OF No. 52l Second-st.
accused Mrs Lena Brauns Of having stolen a watch
and chain from room In her house more than
two months ago. she did not then realize how much
trouble IL TO cause In the future not only for
Mrs. Brauns. but for herself. The accused woman
was sent to jail 10 await the action Of the Grand
Jury. The up yesterday before that
body. but only on collateral point as to whether
there had been any colusion. for Mrs. Brauns was
released from Jail last week when District Attorney
Packus first learned that Mrs kunze's housemaid
had some time ago found the watch and chain In an
Old bureau.
But for two months Mrs. Brauns was IN jail on
charge OF which she was perfectly innocent or
course II was error on the part OF Mre Kunze
and one for which the criminal law cannot hold her
liable The only redress is through the civil courts
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

grand regent; DIstrIct-Attorney Foster L. Hackus.
William T. Holland. Arthur g Salmon. Mr.. Nash.
presden, OF the Corn Exchange Bank Of New
York ex-Justice William H. Reilly, Dr. Byron T..
Meade ] +. Chumascra. ThOmns w. Kelly, Mr..
Decker. William +. schmidt, j " Mckccyer, ID.
Ianigan Mr. Macbeth. Jesse Van Brunt. Robert
Rae and Frank c. Vaughn Besides these men.
all of the district deputy grand regents and super
visng deputy grand regents of Brooklyn We're
made members The report OF this committee Will
be made the general meeting on February 10
The proposed plan II the building Is purchased Is
TO issue stock at t25 share to members of the
order Directors will be- elected by the stockholders,
and each council In Brooklyn will send a delegate
each year these to form an advisory board or
trustees for the go'Nrnmcnt and management. The
prospects for "A good annual dividend on the stock
are good as the present income under the manage
ment OF the Johnstons Is an excellent one. one
feature OF the Johnston Building that the prop
crty desirable for the Royal Arcanum ia the fact
that the basement could easily be altered Into
bowling alley. Tho building contains everything
necessary for n good home for the order-fivc lodge
rooms a large music hall. kitchens and Other meet
ing and Offices. The music hall would prob
ably be used Tor grand lodge meetings. The ground
measurement OF the building Is sixty-two feet by
ninety feet. and was originally purchased from
Joseph Jefferson. the actor
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
THE DATE DISPV TIE SETTLED.
THEODORE THOMAS'S ORCHESTRA TO PLAY
AT THE ACADEMY or MUSIC ON
MARCH % AND 26

The dispute about the right to date In the
Academy OF Music schedule has been settled. and
the Brooklyn Symphony Society will give its first
concert there on the night of March 20. with Thco
dore Thomas's Orchestra as the attraction of the
evening. The second concert will be given
March &c
The settlement OF the dispute about the date
made yesterday morning Oscar j. Murray had
engaged the Academy OF Music for the evening OF
March 20. after n verbal agreement with Miss
Anna Miller. manager for Theodore Thomas. Miss
Miller wanted to relieve herself OF the RESPONSE
billty OF the Brooklyn date so she reliqushcd the
date OF March 20 and the extra date OF March 2c
to Henry Wofsohn. the musical manager OF New
York City. Subsequently Mr.. Wolfsohn sold both
dates to the Brooklyn Symphony Society. Mr.
Murray claimed the date and the directors OF the
Academy supported him In the right he main
tancd was his.
Mr. Wolfsohn yesterday morning went to see
Mr. Murray. They talked together pleasantly. and
later went to the Office Of Mr. Murrays lawyers.
where satisfactory agreement was made.
In speaking OF the settlement OF the dispute Mr.
Murray said yesterday Because Mr.. Thomas
was interested In the affair was glad to have tho
misunderstanding settled pleasantly In Brooklyn
he and have many friends In common. In con-
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LTKELY TO BE RE ELECTED.
TRUMAN j. BACKUS. WHOSE VOTE IL
SEEMS WILL DECIDE THE MATTER An
NoUNCEs HIS INTENTION TO SUP
PORT A. +. ORR.

Alexander f. Orr will probably be re-elected
chairman Of the Civil Service Commission oi
Rroolklvn ct the organization Of the Com
rossion this afternoon despite the fact that ne
is a Democrat. and that the Commission is COM
posed of four Republicans and three Democrats.
The secretary will be a Republican, but whether
il will be Elmer L. Johnson. the acting secre-
tarv. will r. main a question until the seecuoh
is actually made.
Professor Truman J. Backus's vote seems TO
control the situation. Mr.. Backus possesses 'he
conviction that Mr.. Orr is the right man Tor
chairman, and he will vote for him In preference
to any Republican. He defined his position eX-
plcitly to Tribune reporter last night i am
in favor Of Mr.. Orr for chairman. and there Is
no doubt in my mind that he will be the next
chairman" said Mr. Backus.
Mr. Backus was then informed that II he chose
TO vote with his Republican colleagues either
himself. Mr. Bragdon. Mr.. Wallace or Mr. Nisseh
could be elected, and that these men at least
really wanted a Republican chairman. such a
move would be little less than scandalous. sdld
Professor Backus. with his customary direct
ness 1T would SAVIOR Of ring politics In BODY
which is believed above playing politics.
shall vote for Mr.. Orr"
provided Mr.. orr wanted to vote for you Tor
chairman, would You accept
mo, ! would not said Mr.. BackuS MI
Orr Is the man for the place.
Mr. Backus's attitude will be a good deal OF
a surprise to his Republican colleagues who are
known TO be anxious to elect Rerublican
chairman. contending that 1t would be well for
the Commission 10 have a change OF head.
To some straightout Republicans the announce
ment will be q matter Of chagrin. Mr OFT some
of them say has dominated the Civil Service
Commission, making IT practically Commission
Of one They assert that through Mr.. Orr and
the former secretary. w. :. d. Campbell, the
Republican applicants for places got decidedly
the worst end of every situation. This, how
ever is doubtless largely partisan view Of Mr..
Orrs actions.
Mr. Backus declares that there has never been
even the fantest suspicion Of politics In the
Board and that all members Of the Commission
had been above everything else Civil Service
men, whenever q question came before them
affecting their public duties.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
A COMPLIMENT FOR THE SHERIFF.
JUSTICE CLEMENT SAYS HE HAS NEVER
HEARD a COMPLAINT AGAINST Mr..
BUTTLING-A CASE OF AL
LEGED CONTEMPT
OF COURT.


Justice Clement OF the Supreme Court yesterday
paid compliment TO the administration OF Wiiiam
J. Buttling as Sheriff. 1t came about through a
motion TO punish Mr. Buttlng and his deputy, Johh
J. Bradley for contempt OF court
The motion came up the return OF an order 10
show cause which Henry l.. Brant. Of New-York,
mad sued out some days ago. appearing as counsel
for Andrew II. Greer. carpenter and builder, at
No JJ2 Franklin-ave. Mr. Greer got a judgment
against Edward j. Shannon, liquor-deaer, OF No.
l.025 Fulton-st., in March Of last year. II was
never paid and Shannon refused 10 appear for ex-
animation Judge Van Wyck then issued an order
for his arrest and this given TO the Sheriff for
service.
Mr.. Brant said yesterday that the Sheriff had
OF the order Shannon had sold out his business in
August and pocketed the money. lie died IN sep
tember.
The particular allegation to which Mr.. Brant
drew the Courts attention was that he had learned
that Shannon was kept we'll posted OF every Visit
which the deputy -sherins paid his place, and made
it convenient to be under cover.
These charges Hugo Hrsh. appearing .or the de-
PENDANTS, characterized as without the slightest
foundation In truth The SherifY's office. he said
had done everything In It's power to make the ar
rest, but Shannon had always kept out OF the way
To prove this. Mr.. Hirsh had affidavi;s to show
that the police had often tried 10 arrest Shannon
charge of assault made by law clerk in
George f. Elliotts Office but they had never been
able 10 execute the warrant
In taking the papers in the case, Judge Clement
said that since Mr.. Buttling had assumed the office
OF Sheriff OF the county he had never heard
single complaint against the manner Of his ad-
minisrration made by either lawyer or lsyman.
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WILL HAVE 4 CHANGE or DIET.
TWO MEN WHO WISHED TO TRY DOG MEAT
HOW EVER. WILL HAVE TO CONTENT


The city of brooklyn. through its courts has ef-
fectually shown that II Is down epicures with
certain tastes The two men who found early
Sunday morning carrying home bag OF luxur.es
for their table In the shape of the Of big
Newfoundland dog. In the hope that they might
vary the monotony offered 10 the public by the
dnary butchershop. have lost their proposed feast
That they will have n change OF diet however is
extremely likely. They were arraigned before Jus
tice Hartman yesterday morning, In the Gates
Avenue Police Court. and pleaded guilty They en-
deavored to explain that they had bought the meat
at butcher-shop somewhere In Brownsville When
asked just where the butcher-shop was. however
their memories failed them. They evidently did not
wish TO spoil their chance for Il feast some time In
the future
Justice Hartman did not look upon the consump-
tion Of dog in placid manner perhaps the
two men expected, and fined them 81 each. AS their
money had been dssipatcd, presumably An the pur-
chase or viands they were unable to pay and will
In consequence have a chance to dine for three
days In Raymond Street Jail. The hopes that they
may have entertained for radical change OF diet
will probably be eminsnty satisfied.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

Rev pr Hartley Carmichael, the rector of tho
parish. The wedding Will be what is known
miEnonctte wedding
The church Will be decorated In delicate shades
of green and white The bridesmaids will carry
bouquets of mignonette ana maiden hair fern The
ushers will wear bOutonnieres OF viocts. The best
man Will be John RUTHERFORD OF Richmond. Tie
ushcrs are George &. White. ir. Frank Junkin
George Rust Rogers and Asa Rogers Lee OF New
York. Professor James Douglas Bruce OF Bryn
Mawr. Wythc Leigh Kinsolving. OF Virginia; Rob-
ert H. Lee. jr. Of Washington. and George X. Lee
Robert {. Campbell and Allen Potts of Richmond
The maid OF honor will be Kathleen Bruce the
ten-ycar-old sister of the bride. The other brides
maids viii be Miss Allen Hobson. Miss Maude
Stokes. Miss Harris. Miss Kathleen Anderson Miss
Eugenia Tenant Miss Anne Tenant and Miss
Mary Pace. Of Richmond Miss Eleanor Lee and
Miss Edith Grosvenor Rogers. OF brooklyn, and
Miss Virginia Atkinson. OF Baltimore II Is ex-
p"cted that many prominent people will attend tho
wedding and that altogether 1t will be one OF the
most brilliant social affairs of the Richmond season
Among those who are expected to be present are
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page. Professor
Launccot NJ Bllckford. OF Alexandria. William
Cabcll Bruce. OF Baltimore. and many others who
prominent In literary. political and social life.
Immediately after the wedding ceremony re-
ccpon will be given for the relatives OF the bride
and bridegroom and "A few friends At the home OF
Mrs. Joseph X. Anderson. In West Franklin-st
Mrs. Anderson is the grandmother of the bride II
has been learned that several receptions will be
given for Dr. Kinsolvng and his bride on their
return tn Brooklyn after weeks sojourn In the
South. Dr. kinsolving expects to start for Rich
mond tomorrow.
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RICHES NOT EVERYTHING.
11rsTICE GAYNORs OPINION IN DECIDING
THE FATE OF TWO BOYS
THEIR pATERNAI. GRANDMOTHER WISHED TO
HAVE THEM WITH HER AND iNrENpr'D 4"
MAKE THEM HER HEIRS But THEY

WILL. REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES
Bv a decision handed down by Justice Gaynor, Oh
tbc Suprerne Court yesterday. two little Doys' Eo-
ward Dale SWEET and John Appleton SWEET, arc a."
,ouad IN remain with their maternal grandmother
Mrs Bessie G. Reed, of Stapleton, Staten ls'd"u
The little fellows have been with Mrs. heed eNer
since the death of both their parents so'"e '''''
ago. , o,d
They are bright boys and their paternai gra"u-
motber Mrs Adeline W Pienng, Of No o9l Marcy
ave Thought that she would like TO have thei' VII"
her and make them egatees under her VIII ~
cordlngly she commenced habeas corpus pi0''
ings in the Supreme Court ...
Justice Gaynor says In dismisslh9 '"e "a
",rhoso tuo little bows eight and seven years oid
having lost their father and mother nave s"ce
lived with their maternal grandmother Dee
poad ot StapIeton Staten Island Her unmarrleu
son and daughter are also Of the househoiu' i"o
grandmother owns the modest house In which '"ey
all live She Is the hOusekeeper ana '"e sun 49,
daughter earn wages as skilled workers IN App'e-
tons bookblndery. and besides these nle ,o nrop
together an income Of about Ao noit III T m inns
erfv left by their parents. The househoid II '"u'
comfortablc and it is happy also ,,,,,c school
The laughter their nunD is refined and attraStye Sen
young woman s she 1d is very dymb' 5o'o though not
born so and they have become part OF ner az az
She has taught them the sign aneuasgb hem able TO
brlrg rnyseIf TO take these little boy; away ryn on
this family would be IKE two Won aeathi al 1be IN .ep tIe
house lind II easy to refuse tnem en- 10 rii i 10 Get
father He is in fact trying by thiI r Writ naerss 10
them only to deliver them oyer 70 tnsv sasF 70 refuse
SeT She has a large estate and offers to MAKE her
VIII in their avor If thelT SSsoGg IN g this short life
Those Who have 1t know how delusVe - II o :, best
to leave these children whore they are gu. & ,rs ,hy
paternal grandmother ought to visit them, ana ,hey
grandmother ought to be withdrawn: she is an IN
ieliigent good woman. The writ is dismissed
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TWO TROLLEY SUITS.

Justice Osborne and a jury in the Supreme Court
gave their attention yesterday 10 hearing testi-
mony in the suit of Mrs. Margery Titterton Of No.
2.065 Bergen-st.. for $1,000 damages for personal
injuries against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Company. Mrs. Titterton says that when she was
about to aight from troey-car IT started up
with a jerk and she thrown to the pavement.
William Thomas Tompkins the plaintiff IN a
suit for $4,000 damages against the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company, called before Justice
Dickey and jury in the Supreme Court yesterday
Tompkins alleges that he was about to board a car
IN Coumbia-st. when It started with jerk and
when they gathered him up he had 10 have two toes
amDutated
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
CONSTABLES PROTEST.

A war has been declared against the deputy
sheriTs who attend the local courts for business
by the constables. who claim that the deputies
the largest share of the business despite the
fact that tho constables elected to the places
by the people and then deprived Of the livelihood to
which they are entitled. Yesterday committee OF
constables waited upon Civil Justice Schnt IAN.
who presdes over the Third District Court In
Iee-ave. In reference 10 the matter The Justice
was inclined 10 rearrange the rules governing the
transaction OF busiress by the constables and
deputy sherifrs In his court. The deputy sherins
may be obliged 10 give way almost entirely to the
duly elected officers.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TO MARRY 4 BELLE or RICHMOND.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEDDING OF
MISS SALLY ARCHER BRUCE AND
TIE REV DIR. ARTHUR BARKs-
DALE KTNSOINING.

The wedding Of the Rev DR.. Arthur BarKsdaie
Klnsolving who for the last six years has Deeh III
charge Of the parish OF Christs Ch'irch' IN 'hiS
CITY nromlscs - be of the most prominent
socIal features Of Nirginia's capital Ihe Weuuihs
is 10 take place on Wednesday MISS 9a'iS A'."''
fruco. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Seldom
d., r., Milford Va is the BRIDE and is recog-
,,1,d Al, one OF the handsomest young women IN
picbmond The wedding is to take place III 81
paul's Church. near Capitol Square at noon Oh
"Wednesday. Bishop kinsolving OF Texas prother
f the bridegroom is to oiilcate, assisted by the
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
IN TIE EASTERN DISTRICT.
A DOG CAUSES ANOTHER COMPLAINT
AGAINST A PRIEST.
FATHER YoDYsZrs. WHO. 1T Is CHARGED. MADE
HIS MASTIFF ATTACK YOUNG WOMEN.
APPEARS IN COURT AGAIN.


HIS MAsTIFF ATTACK YOUNG WOMEN.
APPEARS IN COURT AGAIN.
The Rev. Mr.. Matthias Yodyszus the Lithuanian
priest, who has from time 10 time appeared in the
police courts OF Brooklyn one charge or another
was yesterday before Justice Goettng in the Lee
Avenue Police Court a summons to show cause
why big mastin dog he calls Bismarck should not
be killed. The complaint made by Henry VIII
son. a mason. of No $40 Third-ave who says that
he called on the priest at his home. No IS Grand
ST. Friday 10 about some masonry when the
dog sprang at his throat. throwing him down and
biting him severely. The priest, he says finally
called the brute OF. The wounds were cauterzed
By druggist.
Father Yodyszus was represented in court -
Samuel T. Maddox. who stated that under the law
the dog could not be killed The case was ad-
journed and the priest paroled -
Thc dog is the animal that the priest took with
him a month TO "A house in North Ninth-st.,
where half dozen young women who formerly be
longed 10 his choir were rehearsng. II is alleged
that he made the mastiH attack them because they
refused 10 return 10 his church
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
ROYAL ARCANUM PLANS.
A CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS IN BROOK
LYN PROBABLE.
ppoposrr1oN TO PURCHASE THE JOHNSTON
BUILDING MEETS THE APPROVAL of
MEMBERs-sIAREs OF STOCK TO
BE ISSUED.

BE ISSUED.
In all probability the Royal Arcanum or BROOK
lyn will have a central building In the near iutuic'
Rrooklvn. with It's 1900 members of the Royal Ar
canum. Is the banner city of the order New-Nork
being second with about 10000 members. AS long
ago as last fall definite project for the erection OF
a new building was advanced. The committee
which had the matter in charge was composed OF
Vincent L. Cooke, II. II. Shook, Dr. George CLINTON
Jefery J. a. Grudchos, Dr. W. A. Griihth' Chares
A. Turner Justin +. Price F. c. Rhoades, l. w,
Franklin and A. III. Frost
In its report issued on Nevomber this COM
mittee announced that a site in Tompkins-ave be-
tween Jefferson-ave. and Hancock-st had been
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
COUNTY COURT BEGINS.

The first term Of the new County Court began
yesterday. Judge Aspnall gave out the following
list OF appointments which have been made OF at
taches OF the court: Charles Y. Van Doren. chief
clerk: second deputy clerk. John d. Acker; first.
second and third assistant clerks. Philip r. Will
iams Joseph II. Winters and John r. Moore; conf
Dental clerks. William f. Aspinall and William d.
Cornell; stenographers. William Hemstreet and
Charles j. Joyce; clerks. Edward Roper. August c.
echlesman, John p. Davis Frank L. Chadwick and
George Schlagenhauf; court officers, Henry Mttagh.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TO DIsPOssEss A CONGREGATION.

Dispossess proceedings were begun yesterday IN
the Lee Avenue Police Court against the Jewish
CONGREGATION B'nai Jacob, which worships in the
frame building at No. u Moore-st. The property
belongs to David Stern. butcher, at Siegel and
Leonard SITS. The congregation pays $50 a month
rent but has not paid any in three months. 1t 10
charged demurrer 10 the proceedings was filed
yesterday by Samuel Cohen. the secretary or the
congregation, who said that when II took charge
OF the synagogue Stern given $50 10 keep for
them He said that Stern had also received many
gifts OF value from the congregation which more
than paid for the rent. The adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
A WOMAN'S REASON.

Minnie Jordan, the young woman employed in the
family OF Mrs. Smith. at No s6 Lee-ave.. VINO
took laudanum on Friday TO kill herself because
her mistress had scoded her for breaking several
dishes, was arra.gned yesterday before Justice
Goetting and discharged. Minnie told the Court
that she did not know what she was doing when
she took the laudanum.