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Year: 1879

MAN OF MANY MIsFoRTUNEs. The recent
death of a resident of the town of Guilford,
Conn, recalls the remarkable series of acci-
dents and misfortunes to which his life was
exposed. w. W. Fowler was man Of rare
energy and excellent habits, tireloss in mind
and body and one Of the most prominent
and intelligent Of the farmers in his county.
Throughout his life he was followed by ''un-
merciful disaster" but he emerged from all
his misfortunes except the last with no loss
of energy or hope. Accidents began to beset
him in his youth, but his troubles did not at
tract attention until the time when his life
was first in danger. Several barrels of flour
fell upon him and rolled over him, inhcting
injuries of very serious nature. He recov-
cred, but only to face the series of misfor-
tunes which Mt last drove him out of the
world. First came an accident which left
him with II broken hip; and this was follow
ed by others in which he had an arm and Il
leg broken. Sometimes his troubles took the
form of dangerous sickness, and from several
attacks of this kind good constitution and IA
buoyant and hopeful temperament brought
him to health again, contrary to the eXpecta-
tions of his friends. His farm was an excel
lent one and upon it he labored early and
late. In his farm buildings he took especial
pride. for they were models of their kind.
Three times were they destroyed by fire,
when they were filled with the years crops,
and with them went most of his farming
tools and machinery and his carriages and
wagons. In one or two instances u combi-
nation of sickness and such losses caused a
pressure under which most men would have
yielded up their lives. He became quite
well known in his section of the State as a
man of many misfortunes. Not long ago,
while improving his farm by trying to re-
move boulder, it fell upon him while he
was in an excavation by the side Of it. 1t
was thought that the injuries he then receiv-
ed must result in death but to the surprise of
many he was once more in active life, appar-
emily as strong as ever, after having been con-
fined'to his house for months But in n short
time his last misfortune was TO come. While
driving to his home from II neighboring town,
on dark and rainy night in July last, the
wheels of his wagon struck two stones which
had been laid bare in the road-bed, and the
shock was so great that the wagon seat was
displaced and Mr.. Fowler thrown to the
ground. His head struck the earth and the
leg of one of his boots caught upon the wag-
step. In an insonsible condition he was
dragged by his horse half a mile. Then he
was seen and taken to his house For over
month he lay helpless in bed, suffering great
pain most of the time. At length his intern
al injuries, which had caused paralysis over
came the strong spirit that had fought 80
well against what almost seemed ineIorable
fate.-N. y. Times.
Year: 1879

The MEANEsT MAN YEA mean fellow in
Cincinnati takes the prize for swindling meth
ods of raising money. He was fellow-board-
er with Miss Roberts, she being dress
maker and he reputed ex-army officer.
He told her he was very wealthy, although
the fact was that he was a penniless ad-
venturer. She fell in love with him. but hesi-
tated about marrying him before learning
something of his antecedents. One day he
pretended to faint away, and, on being put TO
bed, said that his illness would quickly kill
him as il was the result of an old wound
which he had long known would finally prove
fatal. He expressed desire to marry Miss
Roberts before he died, and bequeath to her
all his property. She consented and they be-
came husband and wife. Then he recovered,
permitted his wife to pay his board for sew
eral weeks, borrowed $50, all her savings,
and disappeared.
Year: 1879

CONVICTION OF PIETEo pALBo FOR THE MUIR


DER OF HIS wIFE-ro BE SENTENCED TO-


DAY.


The trial Of Pietro Balbo for the murder Of his
wife Was continued in the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner yesterday. Judge Daniels on the bench. Two
female witnesses were produced on the part Of the
defence. who testified to the dead womans dislike of
her husband and her possession of the knife with
which the killing is assumed to have been done and
with this the testimony on both sides closed. The
case was then summed up to tho jury by Mr.. Buck
ingham on behalf OF accused. followed by Assis-
ant District Attorney Lyon on the side of the
cution.


The former argued that the story Of the prisoner.
that the blows were inflicted by him IN self-defence
while resisting attack upon him by his wife, must
be believed. while Mr.. Lyon argued ut length in OPP
position, that the nature of the wounds and all the
surro und!ng circumstance including Babo's admis-
sion after arrest contradicted that theory and
Cured in demonstrating that the murder was deib-
were the motives for the deed. In concluding his
argument Mr.. Lyon urged upon the jury
probation OF the evidence II would be their
duty to uphold the hands or Justice by
rendering verdict which would operate as u warm
ing to u class of persons who almost constantly go
armed with deadly weapons. and among whom tho


,as ot ba Ss urx n%ge
tho law AS applicable TO the tour phases Of which 1t
was claimed the case was susccptibie-thosc OF mur-
der In the first and second degree. mansaughter In
the third degree and justnable homicide. Stating
with much detail the evidence given both
sides, he indicated to the jury how 1t might
be applicable TO one phase Ut the
another. they might bo impressed with its
truth and concluded by saying that as to any phase
of the case whether to acqt entirely or reduce the
grade OF tho offence, they were bound to give the
prisoner the benefit Of any reasonable doubt which
might arise ON the Testimony.


The jury retired Mt four o'clock, and In fifteen
minutes returned into court with yer dict OF MUIR
der In the hrst degree. The jury being poed at tho
request Of Balbo's counsel. each answered that
the verdict rendered by tho foreman his.
Bsbo received the result without apparent motion,
although impression prevailed before IL was rem
dered that 1t would not exceed urdor in the second
degree.


time the court adjourned. and the condemned man
was ironcd and conducted to the City Prison by two
men and women.
Year: 1879

dered Mary Ann Reinhardt with some weapon or
weapons unknown. In the second count Rein
hardt was charged with having murdered her by
striking her on the right side of the head with
hammer, while in the third count he charged
with having caused her death in some way and man
ner and with some instruments unknown. Counsel
neld that the woman whose body was found had
died from malpractice. The jury. it argued. had
Deen unJusty preJudiced against tho prisoner by
the introduction OF evidence to show the accused
had been intimate with women other than his wife,
ana also OF his marriage to Pauline Ditmars. The
prosecution, counsel claimed, cannot be allowed to
give evidence OF another distinct felony from that
tried IN the Indictment. Evidence received TO
tile contrary was The objection
to the admission of tine evidence on the
trial OF the doctor who made the post
mortem, ana was Of the opinion the person
whose body was found had died through premature
confinement. was also error. The proof as to the
cause OF death was unsatisfactory aud tended to
establish the theory of the defence. There was no
proof II was argued that tho fracture of the tenn
poril bone made before death. To sustain the
indictment the cause OF death must be positively
proved In conclusion Mr.. Howe argued that the
conviction found against Reinhardt on May IL 1879,
before Justice Dykeman and jury. In the Rich
mond County Court OF Oyer and Terminer. should
be reversod. -fth f f4a .A


District Attorney Croak. Of Richmond county re-
piled. briefly reviewing the salient points of
the for the people. He contended that upon
the whole evidence the jury had found the prisoner
guilty of murder in the first degree and the Court
had pronounced sen tence, and defendants argument
for trial untenable. Decision was re-
served by the Court.
Year: 1879

THE CHARGE OF MURDER AGAINST HIM WITH


DRAWN, BUT OTHER CHARGES PRESSED.


Mortimer M. Van Klceck. late chief mate OF the
American ship Cashmere. who arrested recently
and charged with assaulting and causing the death
of seaman named Christian Halreosen while ut sea.
brought before United States Commissioner Allen
for examination yesterday afternoon. He repre-
sentcd by Counsellor Hull. Assistant United States
District Attorney Angel. who appeared for tho gov
crnment, stated that he had in his possession several
additional warrants for the arrest of the prisoner
upon charges of assault. Mr.. Hull claimed that
Com missioner Allen had no Jurisdiction in tho
mattor, as the offence was committed in port. Tho
Assistant District Attorney. who remarked that
were committed In port and not. called the
OF the assault committed by the chief mate upon
one Andrew Jansen. q seaman OF tho vessel Mr.
Hull said that before his client was tried upon
the simple charge OF assault the serious
charge OF murder should DC disposed OF.
finally withdrew the charge of murder. The case Of
Andrew Jansen was then called The plaintiff when
placed upon the stand testified that on January Z,
1872 while tho vessel out of sight of land he
ordered by the prisoner to cut the ratlines in the
foretopmast rigging, which he did; the mate told
witness that he did not order him to cut the szings
in the ratlincs and witness claimed that he did the
prisoner then struck ut him with his hand and said
lie would give it to him after dnner after
dinner the prisoner attempted to stab
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own face, upon which there was boil; this so ex-
asperated the prisoner that he drew his pistol and
fired ut witness, but did not hit him; the captain
then appeared deck aud ordered tho mate to
'knock of that shooting" the mate replied that
he would shoot nybody who gave HIM back talk !"
the captain then took witness into the cabin telling
him ho had better keep out of the mates sight tor
a while. The witness cross-examined by Mr..


Hull who declared that the proceedings against tho
prisoner were instigatcd by the second mate aud
urged by tho Deputy Marshal of Boston. The
Assistant District Attorney said he had eleven wit
nesses whose testimony would show the most brutal
treatment on the part of the accused from tho time
the vessel lett this port until she reached Boston.
Paul Datow also a seaman ON the Cashmere. tes-
tihed that he saw the accused attempt to stab jan
ana also shoot at him; the captain asked tho
mate IL he did not know he going against the
law and the mate replied "Io hell with the law;
will shoot any body who gives me back answer"
after the captain had taken Jansen into the cabin
the accused advanced toward the Witness still hold
ing the pistol in his hand, and said, "what have
you to say about thatY witness turned and went
into the carpenters shop without making any re-
ply. The will be continued to-day.
Year: 1879

| having the love aud confidence in man that this
! woman has may tell the exact truth; but as the
the natural operation of her mind, be apt to exag
perate prevaricate and il need be. tell absolute
| sationo l say nothing l would not say OF
my wife; and II my wife, the mother OF
my six childen, would not. II was placed in po-
sition such as Hayden's perjure herself in my be-
half would never love her again as now. Women
Will always stand by their husbands against every
thing until higher life is reached Let the jurors
consider the bias of love and fidelity this woman is
living under and weigh her testimony accordingly.
Ts sd ss S .ss sinss is
but our Connecticut law permits her to testify in
her husbands behalf. The State could not summon
her to testify against him. only put the question
to show the bias under which this lady must have
testified to-day"


afroht. He did not believe that any power under
Heaven would lead this Christian woman to speak
out hesitation but it is highly improper. In all his
long experience at the bar he had never heard such
question.


show tho bias. and shall not press the question.


Chief Justice Park-we do not think it proper
gues tion to ask.


Mr. waller-I have no others to ask at this time.


SUFFERING FROM INSULTS.


On the redirect examination Mrs. Hayden said that
she had no knowledge Of Mary Staunard's physical
condition ON her return home just before the MUIR
der Witness continued-The time Mary spoke about
killing herself, which was the morning of the MUIR
der. had been talking about the trouble with her
child at the place where she was employed; did
not make any inquiries because knew of her being
forced to leave other places


O. Did she tell you about being forced to leave
place because of the insults Of some where she
was working?


"we object" exclaimed Mr.. Waller.


The point of this inquiry to show that in
various places where she worked the in
the habit OF taking liberties with her. because they
knew she had an ilegitimate child. An argument as
to the admlssibility Of the question followed. the
defence claiming the right to show why the girl
wished herself dead. Here was real cause. instead
OF the fictitious presented by the State. which
her alleged belief in her pregnancy.


Chief Justice Park-lf the girl said anything 1t Is
admissible but the opinion OF the witness to the
girls sorrow would not be.


After a remark of Mr.. Watrous that he would con-
suit with the witness and ascertain just what she
would testify to the court adjourned until to-mor-
Mrs. Havdens testimony will then be closed,
and several witnesses Of minor Importance will be
called Mr. Hayden will not be called until the
close of the testimony -in-chief for the defence.
Year: 1879




negative shake Of the head seemed to imply that
he did not want to be questioned any further and
he was allowed to rest. So far he has received
nourishment since the accident except stimulating
and invRorating medicines. He rested very quietly
late In the afternoon and seemed to be improving.
number OF physicians have visited him and all are
nonplussed at the strangeess of the At late
hour last night his condition had undergone no
change.
Year: 1879

The Illinois Central bridge over the main
branch Of the Chicago River, at Elevator c,
will not be commenced uutil next winter, when
the work will be but little interfercd with by
min
Year: 1879

her satisfaction. Perhaps she doesn't want
an intellectual companion in husband, but
only the man OF her choice, such as he is. A
husband OF good sound sense, solid manly
qualities, who can always be relied on, is
apt TO make for a wife Of good sense a COM
panion whom she will find suitable. But
che may grow to think him fool II he con-
tinually humbles himself before her as an
intellectual weakling.


AS to education, that Is another matter.
II she Is accomplished in every respect, why,
her society will help along your education
in the bost way, provided you are ambitious
OF educating yourself. A really cultivated
woman Is first-rate teacher; and o man
who puts his brains to use industriously can
get very good education, though he did
leave school at fourteen. A large part Of
the most intelligent men in this new country
who were born half century or so ago, had
no moro schooling than that, and many OF
them not so much as that.


Provided your brains are oil right, you
can train yourself so as to be fit COM
panion for anybody, so far as your intellect
Is concerned. But unless you get higher
opinion OF your brains, and II you have roa-
son to believe she thinks as meanly Of them
as you do, perhaps you would do better
not to marry her,
Year: 1879

young gentleman of Brooklyn is in q
peculiar sort OF trouble. His Joy at having
won tho affections of the maiden he would
OF all others possess as wife is marred by
a sense of his deficiencies of intellect and
education. That is, he fears she is too good
for him. and he doubts his power to converse
with her in way to keep her interested.


These are the reasons he gives for his feel
ing of unworthiness:


"srR: am in considerable mental trouble. Some nve
months ago met young lady propose essng in
appearance, naturally Intellectual and through long
training Of higher academies accomplished in
every respect. How it came about know not but fell
with her almost as knew her, and being
alone with her evening under rather romantic cir.
cumstances, bured out my love to her. To my utter
astonishment learned she rccprocated affection OF
course we became engaged 1went home unspeakably
happy.


and very peacefully outwardy but inwardly far as
am concerned any way but smoothly. love her, she
me- but perceive and more clearly the


see OF her that never be suitable ntclectua
companion for her She has brains and education. II
have they not much to boast Of and,
how. have education, having been sent to earn my
livelihood when but II years old and since that time
I have had opportunity to study. Now, sir should
marry this lady noti do not doubt my happiness
would be complete with her "HoPkfuLSEss"


1t Is very desirable that a man should not
have an overestimate OF himself, but 1t Is
also important that he should know pretty
we'll what he Is worth. A modest opinion of
ones abilities is all very well-genius is said
to be usually accompanied by modesty-but
for the practical purposes OF life, confidence
in ones brains at least is something every
man may have without undue vanity and
with real advantage. II you act as If you
thought yourself fool or little above 1t,
other people may grow TO have that opinion
OF you.


A lover very often thinks his sweetheart Is
better than he; more angelic and more per-
feet in her goodness. He may take great
pride in having won so superior creature,
when perhaps other people will judge her
as ouly an average sort OF woman, after all {;
good enough for him may be, but not too
good for the duties OF the wifo OF true and
faithful husband. This disposition to elo-
vate the object Of ones affection is very
credltable always; for who likes to see a
man cool and hard-hoaded critic in his
| love making, Weighing and valuing his
| sweetheart as II she was horse or bale OF
| goods 1t Is pleasant to see him crownipg
her with all the graces and virtues, even II
she does seem only passably good looking
and fair tempered to his unenamored
friends. 1t will be lucky for him If he rc-
mains OF the same way of thinking and feel
ing his life through,


But man who thinks he hasn't brains
enough to put against his sweetheart's, is q
modest fellow certainly; and II he keeps 30
low an opinion of himself after he marries
her, he must make very deierential hus-
band. II she accepted you 30 readily, she
| probably was satisfied with your brains
and the best thing for you to do is to share
Year: 1879

Mr.. THOMAS f, BAYARD Of Delaware is o
good deal talked Of as the not improbable
Democratic nominee for President.


Mr.. BAYARD would be very strong can
ilidate The South would go for him solid
Men in the Northern States OF secession
Bympathies, old-timo pro-slavery men, and
men who believed cotton was king, and who
worshipped King Cotton all such would be
Tor him.


Then there is numerous class who think
that responsibility is rare, forgetting that
In this country there are forty odd millions
Of highly respectable men. women, and chill
dren; and SO much has been said about Mr..
BAYARD's responsibility that this large
class would all be in his favor.


Mr.. BAYARD is a very good man, as good
As other people. He never picked pocket,
or filched from the purse Of the nation. He
has been, greatly to his credit consistently
hard money man. A very considerable
number Of voters would be glad to see him
President. He Is very strong among those
with whom he is in favor; but when it
comes to talk about actually electing him,
he is nowhere. He would be nowhere near
carrying majority OF the electoral votes
SHERMAN could beat him. BLAINE could
beat him. Gen. HAwLEY could beat him.
Almost any Republican but GRANT could
beat him.
Year: 1879

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It must make Landaulet Williams indignant
when he the made O departmental carriages in
Washington nowadays, and remembers the terrible or
deal he went through the offence The truth is
that this ndccency is practsed more generally than
II At the the other day there half
dozen departmental carriages in by pleasure parties
Almost every understrappcr in the departments is
allowed amount for carriage expenses" which car
rage expenses means at least a two-hOrsc coupe.


The Post oficc Department supports the most com.
plee OUTFIT in carriages and horses. Tyncr rides in
state when he chooses to be in Washington. year ago
he had fast team which he drove sometimes TO light
buggy or occasionally to a handsome carriage.


Assistant Secretary Ilawley and family, expect had
better say of the Treasury Department for the head Of
house the family, far the responsibility
Of the Government goes, have the Of elegant
coupe with horses and yericd driver The livercd
driver by the way is always thrown in by the Govern
ment
Year: 1879

A Spring street preacher invites young
men to come to his church this evening and
witness some fine spiritual Sharpshooting at
the Lion OF Soth." Isn't 1t rather waste Of
powder. 30 to speak Whatever besetting sins
young New Workers OF the church going class
may have. slothfulness is not one OF them.
Rather they err in the opposite direction; they
are in too great a hurry to become rich. and
carry diligence in business to an excess. nlch-
ing from the hours that should be devoted to
rest, exercise and recreation-to books music.
plays. pictures. and the society OF cultivated
young women. True. We have in this city
comparatively small number OF rich young
men wno having moro money than they know
what to do with, take life pretty easily. But. 80
far as we are informed, these young men are
not in the habit OF attending divine service in
Spring street.
Year: 1879

A good deal Is said about tho rcconcllia-
tion Of the Democratic party in the State Of
New York, at present so greatly distracted.
JOHN KELLY and his band seem to think
that having once demonstrated their power
OF mischief all sorts Of concessions to them
will follow.


Any such expectations seem to us based
on an entire oversight Of the principles Of
human nature.


Are the defeated TILpEN men going to
train under Capt. JOHN KELLYp Are the
mass OF the Democrats throughout the State
ready to submit to the dictation Of Tam
many Hallp


We think not.


The split in this State cannot be readily
healed. Mr.. KELLY struck his party death
blow, or, at least, a blow from which it will
take very long time to recover.
Year: 1879

Much as men love money, we are glad to
believe that there are very few mon capable. for
the sake OF money, OF setting fire in the dead
OF night to a house in whicn they know women
and children are asleep, That is too hor-
ribo and revolving crime to be lightly charged
upon any one. No matter how suspicious the
circumstances may appear. the suspected
person ia entitled to the full benefit OF the pre-
not proof.