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Year: 1876

Our city was thrown into state of
excitement, yesterday, over a rumor
Of death by suicide, and everybody
was asking, "Have you heard about
the suicide--do you know whether
the rumor is true or not 2" Alas it
was too true, and to-day there is a
household in our city that has no
motherly presider, and in which sor-
row and grief prevail. Strong drink
has again brought about disastrous
results, and mans inhumanity to wo-
man will make several small children
mourn and long for the mother who
gave them birth. On the Fort Madi-
son road, one door south Of the resi-
dence Of Nat Erwin. is the residence
Of Louis StrOok. 1t was there the
horrible deed of self-destruction took
place. Louis Strock had been deeply
addicted to the use Of Intoxicating
drinks for a long time, and his early
arrival at home of an evening was
something unusual. His failings were
the cause of much sorrow and worry
to his wife, who was very devoted
woman, and always sctup till her un-
dutiful husband put IN an appear
ance. She was hopeful woman, and
confidently expected that q reforma-
tion would take place some day, until
of late, when, it would seem, hope
failed her, and she gave way to des-
pair. On Saturday evening last, she
remained up until the other members
of the family were all asleep. Then
she procured a rope and proceeded to
small wooden building north of the
house. The rope was thrown across
a beam overhead and firmly attached
and moose formed. Placing stool
under the fatalrope, a large rock upon
the stool, she assembled the structure,
placed the moose about her neck, and
kicked the support from beneath her.
Out into the presence Of her Maker
she went, poor, unfortunate being,
one Of Gods weak creatures. 1t was
deliberate self-murdcr. She was too
weak to bear the trials of this world
thus she escapes. Her body was not
discovered until Sunday morning,
when the deed first became known.
Her husband Oh awakening discov-
cred that she had not occupied her
couch during the night, and immetli-
ately Instituted a search for her with
the result as above stated. ia ss


The deceased was forty-eight years
OF age, though she looked to be fully
ten years older. Her husband, who
drives a small rag cart about through
the city and country, is quite well
known. There are several children
in the family, and none to care for
them but an Incorporate and brutal
father, their case is pitifnl in the ex-
treme.--Buylingt0n Gazette.
Year: 1876

The Chicago Times fears that with
Tiiden out of the race there will be
nobody to oppose Blaine. The Times
perhaps fofgets that the most popu-
lar man which the opposition ever
ram against Democratic nominee
for the Presidency was Henry Clay,
and he was beaten out of sight by a
man of moderate ability, sort OF
Great Unknown. The Democratic
party remembers the victories of
Polk and Pierce, and laughs at the
Kilkenny cat fight which is thinning
out the men who think the party is
lost without them. We have Polks
and Pierces in every State in the
Union and men with whom we could
certainly succeed. Let us be comfor-
ted.-Burlingfon Gazette.


Our Democratic contemporary has
let the cat out of the bs g in the above.
Its remarks as soft money Demo-
cratic advocate, indicates that an un-
known man is to be picked up at st.
Louis, whom the Gazette and the
Davenport Democrat, each occupying
the extremes on finances, can assert
and prove is either rag baby or its
opposition, as shall suit their tastes.
The idea of the Gazette is that light
ming is to strike somewhere, in the St.
Louis nomination, and vhere no man
can now tell. We guess the Gazette's
head is level in its diagnosis.
Year: 1876

The smut machine is running a
new tilt for Blaine. Mulligan is the
man who is now. doing the dirty work.
He has given most ridiculous testi-
mony about Blaine getting on his
knees and talking about suicide, in
pleading with the witness. Such stuff
stamps Mulligan as a liar, and want
ing in shrewdness. 45{i
Year: 1876

THE Burlington Gazette's candidate
for President is the Great Unzcnoavs..
Our cotcmporary wants both soft
money and a soft candidate. We
should not wonder if the st. Louis
Convention would crafty the Gazette
as to the softness Of its nominee.
Year: 1876

Both the Senate and House were called
to order at 10 O'Clock Monday morning,
the absorbing question Of the day,
the impeachment. Of the de facto Gov
ernor, being the order Of the day. When
this report closed the Republicans were
filibustering to delay the final vote, and
the immaculate Levisee, acho, according
to his O,ca assertion, has no right to a seat
in the House, was reading a long and
dreary speech explaining his minority
report. The Senate Is guarded as usual.
In the lobby, hobnobbing with the sable
and carpet-bag Senator's, were some
OF the ten million men. Ludeling, that
disgrace to the bench, and Chief Justice
OF Iouisiana by the grace OF Radical;
ism, is known to be In constant and
close consultation with Kellogg, over
whom he is soon to sit in judgment.
Year: 1876

Congressional district-the lid. Republican
gains are promised too in Fairfield County,
and in Middlesex, but whether sufficient in all
of them to overcome the large Democratic majority
of last Spring is the great question. You will prob
ably find when the returns in that the country
towns have almost without exception given Repub-
lican gains while the cities and large towns have
gwen increased Democratic majorities, or at least
held their own. The Republicans have a majority
of 1900 against them last Spring to overcome and
are at the same time aboring under the disadvantage
of being obliged to make the fight under registry
and election laws of Democratic manufacture. II is
a hard uphill fight, but the Republicans are making
the best of it, and the most that now be said is
that they are hopeful of carrying the State by
small majority.
Year: 1876

they have been well attended, but the managers on
both sides TO rely more on quiet personal
work, and the effect of this cannot be seen by a
stranger, fully known by any one until the votes
are counted. 2. l.. W.
Year: 1876

RIFLE CLUBS AND REBEL WAR CLAIMS.
ADDRESSES BY ATToRNEY-GENERAL TAFT AND


MURAI HALsrEAD AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE


LARGE REPUBLICAN MEETING.


A large and attentive audience listened at Cooper
Institute last evening to addresses by Attorney
General Taft and by Murat Halstead of The CinciH-
matt Commercial. The speech of Mr.. Taft was chiefly
devoted TO a discussion Of Southern outrages and
the need Of Federal interference. He also referred
at some length TO the Rebel war claims and the
charges of corruption in the Republican party. The
main subject of Mr. Halstead's address was the
solid South" and its relation to national interests.
He dwelt upon the evils which would follow DEM
ocratc victory, and the possible ruin of the national
credit IN the effort to satisfy the demands Of the
South.
Year: 1876

In the Emma Mine suit yesterday the exam
nation London Of George And rssn, chairman of the
board of directors was read. letter from Col Napier
sturt twas mt In evidence but disclosed facts
In his cross-examinniOn Mr. Anderson stated that he
did not form his opinion OF tho value Of the mine fu
PARKS statement alone but from Prof Slinahs report
and the account of sales sent To England
Year: 1876

Broggs, who lives in Elliott's South
ern Addition, ran across the item the
other day that "at night Il horse
would refuse to step on or over the
body of man found lying in the
road, but, "a if impelled by instinct,
would stop and remain motionless
until the matter should he investi-
gated"


Grave doubts as to the truth OF
this statement arose in Broggs' mind,
and to settle the matter for himself.
he resolved to give the thing a pr;c-
tical test. Now Broggs has no horse.
but does own very intelligent and
frisky young mule, so he thought 1t
Just as well to try the experiment
with him. There is n narrow lane
leading from the clover patch to the
water trough. and he sent his little
son Bobby to open the gate and turn
out the mule; meanwhile Broggs lay
down full length across the lane, as
suming an apparently lifeless atti-
tude. The mule had been kept in
the pasture all day, and consequently
was very dry, so he came waltzing
down the lane at great rate, and
everything denoted fair trial of the
test. And so it was, but not exactly
as Broggs would have desired, al
though it confirmed him in his skep-
ticism. When within a yard or two
the mule perceived the prostra'e
form of his master. and, with an eN-
f,plosion of sound which was com
nromise between the shrek OF a To-
comotiye and the yell Of frightened
maniac, he bowed up his back, flung
bis tail to the breeze. elevated him
sejf shout fifteen feet in the air, and
with all four feet in bunch lit on
the pit of Broggs' ''bread-basket. y
Then. with fiendish laugh, he sud-
denly spread out his feet with a
scraping, lacerating sound, AMI was
off like a fash, not omitting, howev-
er, to give the experimenter parting
kick in the small of his back as he
departed. The price of the mule did
not near pay the doctors bill, and
Broggs is now calculating how many
post holzs he will have to mortise in
| the ground before he will get ever
on his experiment.
Year: 1876

Is it not astonishing that men, who
have the Whole world to conquer, will
bother their great heads with the
tightness of a woman's skirt: how
about your stoye-pipe hats? They
make your heads as bald and greasy
as dishcloth, yet you wear them.
Year: 1876

A Cambridge youngster, aged six,
went to neighbours house and re-
marked: will you please let me see
your parlor carpet, for auntie says it
makes her most sick every time she
comes here
Year: 1876

The Executive Committee of the Lake Shore Rail-
road Company have declared dividend OF IA per
on the earnings Of the past months.


It can be stated sem-oc.ally that there will be
dividend in January on Lackawanna There is a net
profit all expenses OF - per cent which will 60
to the "surplus account.


1t is part OF the gossip Of the street that counter
movement to the ono looking to the removal OF ex
President Torrance and Vice President King recev-
OF the ohio and Mississippi Railroad Is now in
progress.
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The Confer
ence Democratic caucus committee last
night developed the fact that a unanimous
agreement on the financial question is
impossible.


Eight of the thirteen members favor an
amended proposition for an annual three
per cent. coin reserve by National
Banks and by the secretary of the treasury
and for the repeal Of SO much of the specie
resumption act as fixes the time for re
sumption on the first day of January 1879
The other five members press a singh
proposition for the repeal of the clause il
question.


Thus divided two reports will be sub
mitted to the caucus
Year: 1876

New YoRK. Feb. ga meeting was
held last night under the auspices of the
Legal Tender Club 10 the Second Assembly
district. 10 this city. The president of the
Painters Union was chairman and the
president of the Bricklayers' Society was
one of the speakers. The resolutions
adopted demand that the policy Of con


traction Of the currency and forced re


sumption Of specie payments be abandon


ed, leaving the restoration of legal tenders
to par with gold to be brought about b,
promoting the industries of the peopl,
and not by destroying them; also demand
that National Bank circulation be prompt
ly and permanently returned and lega
tenders be issued in its place by and upol
the faith of the general government.
Year: 1876

WASHINGTON, February 23.-Another
hrother-in-law has come to grief. The
attorney general is advised of the discov-
cry of evidence sufficient to secure the
indictment of Jim Casey aud Senator
West Tor completely in the New Orleans
whisky ring At attempt will doubtless
be made by the treasury department to
obtain a change of venue iE their cases
| from Billings court to that of the district
of Tennessee, in order that a fair trial may
be had


It is also stated on good authority that
the development OF these cases will lay the


foundation for the indictment of Billings
/ himself.
Year: 1876

The Southern Hotel lie first class in all its appoint.


ments. Its tables are at all times supplied in the


greatest abundance with all the dclicacies the ma
kets afford. Its clerks and employees all poll
and attentive TO the wants of the guests at tn,
Hotel


There is an improved elevator leading from the
first floor to the upper one.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Office, New
stand and Western Union Telegraph Office in Ro
| unda Of the Hotel. Satisfy
Year: 1876

Among the decisions handed down in the Supreme
Court at General Term before their adjorrn ut, was
in the case OF James Kelly the alleged confidence
man, TO whom tho Court grants new trial In
laying down the rule, which will hereafter be
guide 10 courts and prosecuting officers, Judge
DANIELS says:-ssWhen the possession OF prop
erty is procured by artilce or trick with
felonous design while the title OF the owner remains
unchanged case OF larceny will be made out but
well as the possession OF his property by means OF
fraudulent representations then the offence will not be
one of larceny, but OF false pretences" As the
point presented is Of importance and interest
the profession District Attorney Phelps will, IL is
stated appeal from the decision 10 the Court Of APP
Year: 1876

THE SELECTION OF THE COURSE PROBABLY


sErTLKD TO WITNESS TIrz


SPORT ON HER LOVED CONNECTICUT


SPRSGrELD, Mass, Jan. 90 1916


II is as good as settled that the renewal of the old
time one and rowing contest between Harvard and
Yale and the practical Introduction this country
the same time OF eight-oared will the
Connecticut River opposite this city, Friday. the
80th Of June next Harvard, the challenged party,
Of course named the place. and to-day Captain W. j.
Otis OF Harvard's crew, was in town to examine
various four mile courses here and to learn
what inducements the citizens would offer to
have the here The three courses above,
below and opposite the city were looked
at Mr.. Otis concluded to report In favor OF the
last named he also did to report in favor OF Spring
field against New London, and he quietly remarked
Springfield may pretty safely count on being me scene
of the great eight cared four mile Harvard and Yale
race Of 1876


chosen is the used by the Ward brothers and the
St. John II their famous contests here, and by
Scharf and the late champion. George Brown, OF Hall
ifax in their five mile single scull contests and which
they all praised highly IL begins directly opposite
the city and extends down the river for four
miles.


The lower course is the same as that on which the
college rowed three four years ago and
the objection 70 il is its distance from the city begin
ming two miles down the river and extending the length
OF the distance rowed still further down stream.
which has never been tried would in this case neces
state starting above Chcopee bridge and ending just
above the railroad bridge, opposite Hampden Park.
Its advantage would be the splendid opportunity for
witnessing the finish, and, indeed, the last mile and
half OF the contest from the Hampdcn Park
Dikes, but this s Offset by the disadvantage
OF having to begin above and row through the Chico
pee bridge and by the possibility OF low water in md
summer when the contest is to take place. That the
citizens will do their share s already assured They
only too get the college sports back
again and, II possible, away from Saratoga The
Springfield Club OF Hampden Park races renown, and
the Rod and Gun Club, a more recent organization
will both interest themselves TO furnish whatever
assistance and courtesies in the way OF providing
commodaton, steamer 70 follow the crews &C., such
as the college boys may desire
Year: 1876

lived with him for six months but would now hike 70
reform. Her father she said a plumber, but had
married a second time, and she could agree with
her stepmother. Therefore meeting with some
friend she went TO "Africa" Nellie presented
miserable appearance being only clad with shawl and
dress. She sent to the House Of the Good Shep-
herd Lizzie Canty, another young white girl, was
boy Of twenty years, sent TO the Island The
other prisoners, twenty women and thirty nine men,
sent To the Island, the women two months each
and the men three months each default Of $500 bail


10 keep the peace for six months Judge Morgan dis
charged Eve women who had infants in their armR
Year: 1876

The suit brought by Mrs. Virginia c. Burke against
the Gardners and Crafts which has been in progress
before Judge Van Hoesen of the Court OF Common
Pleas for the past weeks, promises to occupy the
attention of the Court for several days longer The
action has been brought to some 100000 in
bonds alleged to have been in the possession of Cap
tam Alexander the father of Mrs Burke at the time
of his death, the 26th OF March, 1862 at the resi-
dence Of the Gardeners, in Harlem Very few trials
have elected such interest, the court room from day
TO day having been crowded to its utmost capacity.
While Mrs Burke is being defended by only
sel-Coone Dawson--the other side is represented by
half q dozen lawyers-Messrs Beebe & Cook, Smith l.
Ely, Starr, Blauvelt and Charles S. Spencer.


The evidence adduced on behalf Of Mrs. Burke went
TO show that most friendly relations existed between
her father and herself that he left will leaving her
all his property real and personal she being his only
surviving child and that just prior to his death he had
In his possession SEQ COO bonds which he carried in
two bags tied about his neck. IL further
proven that the defendants succeeding Captain Alex
Rnders death, had bonds in their possession, which
they disposed Of and that from comparative poverty
they gave exhibitions OF sudden wealth" On the part
OF the defendants is asserted that the allegations Of
the plaintiff untrue They claim that Captain
Alexander discarded Mrs. Burke years before his
death that she is irresponsible adventuress and
that the property left was given to them


Tho case will be resumed TO morrow and will doubt
less occupy the greater part Of the week,
Year: 1876

Tomorrow p Murphy and d. MCCARTHY play against
d. Jones and b. McQuade-the best Of five games This
match will be a lively one


Several amateurs have already entered their names
the list OF contestants for the Amateur Champion
ship and gold medal The games will all be single
handed and the entries close Tuesday The date OF
the tournament will be then announced
Year: 1876

Mr. Boomer, a prominent amateur racket player,
yesterday played match at the Madison street court
against Mr. Eggler, giving him ten In each game
The matcn the best two in three and though
Egger played well and steadily he was unsuccessful
against the sharp hitting and quick Of his op
ponent Below is the score-
Year: 1876

has made the above diseases the special study
of his life and to the treatment of these he
brings all his talent, skill and long experience.


1t viii, therefore, not surprise those who are
intelligent enough to discern, that physician
who treats the diseases of one organ to the ex-
clusion Of all Others, must be superior to those
who pretend to be equally skilled in the treat
ment of all known diseases.
Year: 1876

A new device for securing Artificial Teeth
firml ly In place, and rendering them perfectly
comfortable and reliable I'm Eating Talking,
Laughing, Singing, Coughing and Sneezing.


Ministers, Lawyers,
and all public speakers who have been greatly
embarrassed by their Teeth dropping at the
most inopportune times, can now get set OF
Teeth which will remain firmly in place under
all circumstances.
Year: 1876

wILBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE CoD Liver OIL


AND LINE.


The advantage of this compound over the plain
Oil is that the nauseating taste of the Oil is en-
tirely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste Of the on has
long acted as prominent objection to its use; but
in this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host of certificates might be given here to testify
to the excellence and success Of "WiIbor's Cod
Liver Oil and Lime" But the fact that 1t is
regularly prescribed by the medical faculty is
sufficient. For sale by A. b. WilDor, Chemist,
Boston. and by all druggists,
Year: 1876

AT No OTHER SEASON OF THE YEAR
are coughs and colds so prevalent as ut the pres
ent time, and every sufferer should check his
complaint at once by the use Of DIR. Bulls Cough
Sirup and thus prevent it from leading TO serious
lung affections.
Year: 1876

istson of the Normal College rainingschoo and the
resuIt bas been satisfactory The test viii be continued


In that building but tho large outlay required intro
duoe the plan generally win prevent further trial at
those attendance at the public schools, the com


mssoners have ordered the strict enforcement OF the
new bylaw passed last year. This orders that no
pupils shall be admitted TO any school when IL
Is filled to the extent OF Its seating capacity, but
the applicants shall be sent 10 the nearest school
having any vacancy, the preference being given TO
schools In the ward In determining the sitting ca
pacity of rooms, the minimum allowance OF floor srfsce
and air space for pupil In the three lower classes OF
primary schools and departments Is square feet and 20
cubic feet respectively In the three higher grades
square and 80 cubic feet In the four lower grades OF
grammar schools, square and 80 cubic feet; In the
four higher grades square and 100 cubic feet These
rules will be carried out uy possible although


will be dcn to prevent their violation while salaries
are regulated by the number OF pupils, the teachers
themselves often taking more pupils than the law al
lows in order to prevent large reduction In their saia
fies Efforts have been made change this principle
but hitherto without success. H
Year: 1876

The Australian Rife Team went to Creed
moor yesterday to shoot In the second competition for
positions in the team OF eight for the international


matches to take place Sept IL, 10, and Ia. The
Scotch Team also went out for practice Fifteen shots
were fred by each marksman at each Of the three hng
ranges and the made though NOT high those
made by the American Team, up 10 the average.
The following acopes made:
Year: 1876

This commanding nomination settles what
shadow OF doubt question there may have been
the result OF the State ticket IN NewYork We may
confidently look for Gov Seymours election by over
wheming majority Hartford Times tDem.)
Year: 1876

As customary on the first Monday in
March, Mayor Kelley sent in his annual mes
sage to the City Council yesterday evening
The full text of the document will be found
below. The message will be printed and
bound In the Annual Reports -.