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1 April 1885
Bklyn Daily Eagle-ATWOOD - On Monday, March 30, James G. ATWOOD, aged 37.  Funeral
services at his late residence, 111 Berkeley place at 4 P. M.,
Wednesday, April 1.  Interment Townshend, Vt.
 
AUSTIN - On Tuesday morning, March 31, after a short illness, Robert F.
AUSTIN of Austin, Nichols & Co.  Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
BAXTER - In this city at the residence of her parents, 22 Chapel st.,
Catharine, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth BAXTER.  Relatives and
friends of her family, also those of her brother Michael, are requested
to attend the funeral from her late residence on Friday, April 3, at
2:30 P. M.
 
BEDELL - March 31, 1885, at his late residence 337 Smith st., Chester
BEDELL, in the 71st year of his age.  Funeral services in the Carroll
Park M. E. Church, on Friday the 3rd inst., at 2 P. M.
 
BOYLE - March 30, Catharine BOYLE, aged 38 years, beloved wife of Thomas
BOYLE.  Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, 82 Degraw st., on Thursday,
April 2, at 2 P. M. sharp.
 
BRAMAN - On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, eldest
son of Hiram V. V. and Irene B. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his age.
Notice of funeral to-morrow.
 
BRENTON - On March 31, at her residence, 52 Hicks st., Jane Ferguson
Graniger BRENTON, widow of the late Captain Francis J. BRENTON, U. S.
N., in the 54th year of her age.  Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to  attend the funeral at St. Ann’s Church on the Heights,
corner Clinton and Livingston sts., on Thursday, April 2
 
BUTLER - Bridget, wife of the late William BUTLER, of the parish of
Ballymore, County Westmeath, Ireland, in the 61st year of her age.
Relatives and friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral
from her late residence, 141 Hudson av., Thursday, April 2 at 2 o’clock.
 
DOUGLASS - On Tuesday, March 31, Daniel Howard DOUGLASS, in the 34th
year of his age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend his funeral on Thursday, April 2, at 3:30 P. M., at his late
residence, 232 Twenty-sixth st.  (Canada papers please copy.)
 
FRAMPTON - On March 30, Florence A. FRAMPTON, daughter of Charles and
Louise FRAMPTON, in the 25th year of her age.  Funeral will take place
Thursday, April2, from the First place M. E. Church, corner First place
and Henry st.
 
HUGHES - On Friday, March 27, 1885, at his late residence, Sudbury,
Mass., of inflammatory rheumatism, Richard HUGHES, beloved husband of
Dora White, a native of Leitrim, Kings County, Ireland, aged 26 years.
 
KNOPF - On Wednesday, April 1, Fredericka H. KNOPF, beloved wife of
Daniel KNOPF, in her 60th year of age.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 54
Cedar st., on Friday, April 3, at 2 o’clock P. M.  Omit flowers.
 
MCKEON - Suddenly, on Wednesday, April 1, 1885, Thomas MCKEON in his
48th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 112 ½ Clymer st., E. D., on Saturday, April 4, 1885
 
MORTIMER - On March 31, 1885, Stanley, infant son of Charles G. and
Nellie E. MORTIMER aged 7 months and 14 days.  Funeral Wednesday, April
1, at 1 o’clock, from 132 Flatbush av.
 
MURPHY - April 1, Charlotte, daughter of Thomas L. and Susan R. MURPHY,
in her 8th year.  Funeral will take place from the residence of her
parents, 545 Hancock st., on Friday at 2 p. m.
 
NICHOLS - On Tuesday morning, March 31, at her home Bridgeton, N. J.,
Maria Lake, only daughter of Percival NICHOLS.  Funeral on Thursday
 
NOLAN - Catharine, wife of Patrick NOLAN, aged 55 years, late of
Thuries, County Tipperary, Ireland.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully requested to attend the funeral, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, at 2 p. m., from her late residence, 114 Ninth st., S. E.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.
 
RIKER - On Monday, March 30, Samuel S., son of the late Abraham and
Pauline RIKER.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services from his late residence, 140 Dean st., Brooklyn,
Thursday evening, at 8 (or 6?) o’clock.
 
SIEFKEN - On Tuesday, March 31, of pneumonia, John H. SIEFKEN.  Funeral
private, from his late residence, April 2.
 
WINTER - Suddenly, March 30, 1885, William Henry WINTER, aged 64 years.
Funeral services at his late residence, 32 South Portland av., at 1:30
P. M., Thursday, April 2.  Funeral private.
 
THE STORY TOLD BY FRIENDS OF MICHAEL MULLEN 
Going to the Kings County Hospital with Forty-six Dollars in his Pocket
and Dying Without a Penny - What His Sister Says. 
The ambulance that rattled over the stones of  South Eighth street on
the afternoon of the 23rd of February last had started from No. 86 on
that thoroughfare, between Second and Third streets. Its occupants were
an attendant physician from the County Hospital at Flatbush and Michael
MULLEN whose livid face shown plainly that he had not many weeks to
live.  MULLEN had been suffering from chronic dyspepsia, aggravated by
gastritis, since the death of his wife the preceding Summer, and had
boarded with his sister, Mrs. MCKENNA, of 86 South Eighth street, and
her husband for the past eight months. Mrs. MCKENNA in bidding him
goodbye had cautioned him to be careful about the money he had wrapped
up in his inner vest pocket.  It was made up of two twenty dollar bills,
one five dollar bill and a dollar in small change.  In addition there
were a certificate showing that MULLEN was entitled to claim a portion
of a lot for burial purposes in Holy Cross Cemetery and a scapular.
MUULEN lingered for more than four weeks and died last Friday.  If he
had made any sign that he wished to see his relatives or others before
his death, that fact was not communicated to those interested.  Late on
Saturday night last MCKENNA received a telegraphic dispatch from Dr.
ARNOLD, of the Hospital, informing him that MULLEN had died the previous
day and asking what disposition would be made of the body.  MCKEENA and
his wife started for the Hospital on Sunday morning.  They are extremely
poor people and were constrained to walk the entire distance from their
home in the Eastern District.  When they reached the HOSPITAL, Mrs.
MCKENNA questioned the nurse in attendance as to what had been done with
MCKENNA's money.
 Six nurses were examined and five of them professed entire ignorance as
to what had become of the $46, and indeed were ignorant that the late
patient had possessed any money at all.  One only recollected that
MULLEN had asked a few days before his death to have a twenty dollar
bill changed, and had seen the note in MULLEN's hand although he could
not tell of what denomination it was.  Dr. ARNOLD asked if there were
any legitimate expenses for which the money might have been used but he
could not remember that MULLEN had occasion to pay for anything more
costly than tobacco or some such trifle.  The burial certificate and
scapular were found.  Mrs. MCKENNA claims that Dr. ARNOLD said to her
when the examination of the employees was over, "You should be glad to
get back the burial and scapular."  A pair of shoes and some stockings
of very little value were also captured by those who had despoiled
MULLEN's dead body.  His relatives had not sufficient money to bury him
and that office was performed at the expense of the County.
 
BURNED ALIVE
The Shocking Fate of an Old Lady 
Her Unsuccessful Effort to Escape a Tragic End - Last Night's Fire in
Skillman Avenue 
About 6 o'clock last evening while Mrs. Ellen KELLY, a widow lady. About
65 years, was lighting a parlor lamp in the front room on the second
floor of the two story and basement frame dwelling, No. 142 Skillman
avenue, she let it fall and the place was instantly in flames.  She was
alone at the time, and in endeavoring to escape seems to have fallen
down beside the shattered lamp.  Before any assistance could reach her
she was burned to death, the fact that the place was on fire not having
been noticed by the neighbors till the smoke and flame had done their
deadly work.  The firemen and police were on the ground a few minutes
after the alarm was sent out.  Officer CAMPBELL, of the Sixth Precinct,
who happened to be near the place when the alarm was given, attempted to
enter the premises by a rear window and rescue the woman, but several
large and heavy trunks were in the way, and by the time he got to the
front of the house again the fire had gained such headway that rescue
was impossible.  As the second story window is not more than about
fifteen feet from the stoop, a ladder would have enabled him to reach
the front room where the unfortunate woman was, but it does not appear
that anybody thought of such an expedient until it was too late. 
Mr. John G. KELLY, son of the deceased and owner of the premises, lived
with her.  He was temporarily absent in the neighborhood when the
accident occurred.  She was found prostrate and already dead with the
broken lamp beside her.  The appearance of the charred and contorted
limbs showed that she died in horrible agony.  As a considerable
quantity of the oil from which the fatal lamp was supplied, remains in
the house, Mr. KELLY signified to the EAGLE reporter this morning his
intention to keep it for analysis to aid the Coroner's investigation. 
The house is damaged to the extent of $1,000, but is insured for $2,000.
The first floor was occupied by Arnold UBERMAN, and the basement by a
Mrs. SCHREEVE.  Their furniture, uninsured, has been badly damaged.  The
two story frame building, No. 144 Skillman avenue, owned by George F.
MARINUE, has been damaged by water, to the extent, it is said, of $500
and is uninsured.
 Mrs. KELLY had two sons, the one already mentioned and another in
Massachusetts, both grown up.  The Coroner has been notified.
 
AUSTIN - Suddenly, Tuesday, March 31, Robert F. AUSTIN, senior partner
of Austin, Nichols & Co.  Funeral services on Saturday morning, April 4,
at 11 o'clock, from his late residence, Clinton avenue.  Friends and
relatives are invited.  Interment at Greenwood, at the convenience of
the family.  Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.

2 April 1885 
BAXTER -- In this city, at the residence of her parents, 22 Chapel st,
Catharine, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth BAXTER.  Relatives and
friends of her family, also those of her brother Michael, are requested
to attend the funeral from her late residence on Friday, April 3
 
BEDELL -- March 31, 1885, at his late residence, 337 Smith st, Chester
BEDELL, in the 71st year of his age.  Funeral services in the Carroll
Park M. E. Church on Friday, the 3rd instant, at 2 P. M.
 
BRAMAN -- On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, eldest
son of Hiram V. V. and Irene P. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at
92 South Oxford st, on Saturday, at 1:30 P. M.
 
BREWSTER -- Wednesday evening, April 1, Harriett A. COMSTOCK, wife of
Jared BREWSTER.  The funeral will take place at her late residence, 148
Amity st, Saturday, April 4, at 2 P. M.  Friends will kindle omit flowers.
 
CLARK -- On Wednesday, April 1, at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
MORGAN, 445 Waverly av, Mary CLARK, late of Montreal, in the 42nd years
of her age.  Funeral private.
 
DEERING -- On Tuesday, MARCH 31, Harriet C. DEERING, wife of Charles F.
DEERING, aged 49 years.  Funeral services at 13 Cranberry st, at 3 P.
M., Friday, 3rd inst.
 
DRAPER -- In Brooklyn, April 1, Miss Eliza DRAPER, aged 70 years.
Funeral on Friday, April 3, at 2 o’clock P. M., from the residence of
her brother, John DRAPER, No. 16 Butler st.
 
FARRELL -- On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
 
GALE -- In New York City, on April 1, Julia Eliza, wife of  Thomas D.
GALE and daughter of the late Julia Maria GLEASON and Caleb S. FISK.
Friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend the funeral
from 124 Lexington av, on Friday, 3rd inst., at 2 o’clock.
 
GOIN -- On Tuesday, March 31, of pleuro pneumonia, John A. GOIN.  Friends
and relatives respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his father, John W. GOIN, 568 Pacific st, April 3
 
IRELAND -- On Wednesday, April 1, Anna M. IRELAND. Funeral services at
her late residence, 88 Pulaski st, on Thursday, April 2, at 7 P. M.
Interment private.
 
JAUREGUI -- Our worthy brother and Past Master, Juan JAUREGUI, lost a
child ten years ago.  Members of La Universal Lodge, No. 751, are
fraternally invited to attend the funeral on the 3rd inst. at 2 P. M.
from 227 Hooper st.  V. GUERRA, Master
 
KNOPF -- On Wednesday, April 1, Fredericka H. KNOPF, beloved wife of
Daniel KNOPF, in the 60th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 54
Cedar st, on Friday, April 3 Omit flowers.
 
LORENZ -- Suddenly, on the 1st inst., Edith E., daughter of Sadie S. and
the late Charles LORENZ.  Interment at Philadelphia.
 
MCKEON -- Suddenly, on Wednesday, April 1, 1885, Thomas MCKEON, in his
48th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
his late residence, 112 ½ Clymer st, E. D., on Saturday morning, April
4, 1885, at 2 o’clock.
 
MURPHY -- April 1, Charlotte, daughter of Thomas L. and Susan R. MURPHY,
in her 8th year.  Funeral will take place from the residence of her
parents, 545 Hancock st, on Friday at 2 P. M.
 
RENOLDS -- In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS,
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year.  His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5 at 2 o’clock
 
RIELLY -- On March 31, at the Home for Consumptives, Susan REILLY, in the
23rd year of her age.  Her friends and the members of the Bethel of
Plymouth Church are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services
at the Bethel Chapel, 13 Hicks st, on Friday at 2 o’clock.
 
RIKER -- On Monday, March 30, Samuel S., son of the late Abraham and
Pauline RIKER.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral services from his late residence, 140 Dean st, Brooklyn,
Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock.
 
SCHLIEMANN -- On April 1, August SCHLIEMANN, husband of D. K. SCHLIEMANN,
in the 35th year of his age.  Funeral to take place on Saturday, the 4th
inst. at 1:30 from the residence of Mr. H. C. MANGELS, No. 389 Bergen street.

3 April 1885 
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
 
AUSTIN - Suddenly, Tuesday, March 31, Robert F. AUSTIN, senior partner
of Austin, Nichols & Co.  Funeral services on Saturday morning, April 4,
at 11 o'clock, from his late residence, 435 Clinton av.  Friends and
relatives are invited.  Interment at Greenwood, at the convenience of
the family.  Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
 
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son of William and Elizabeth BAGLEY.  Funeral from the
residence of his parents, 11 Chapel st. on Sunday, April 5, P.M.
 
BERGEN - At his residence 95 Quincy st, on Thursday, April 2, Leonard M.
BERGEN.  Particulars at further notice.
 
BELL - On the 2nd of April, Thomas BELL, aged 40.  Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his
sister, 1,087 Pacific st., on Saturday, at 2 o'clock.
 
BRAMAN - On Wednesday morning, April 1, 1885, Charles Francis, the
eldest son of Hiram V. V, and Irene B. BRAMAN, in the 15th year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral at 92 South Oxford st., on Saturday at 1:30 P. M.
 
BREWSTER - Wednesday evening, April 1, Harriet A. COMSTOCK, wife of
Jared BREWSTER.  The funeral will take place at her late residence, 143
Amity st, Saturday at April 4. Friends will kindly omit flowers.
 
CLOWES - On Friday morning, April 3, at his late residence, 685 Bedford
av., Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.  Funeral notice
hereafter. [Hempstead papers please copy.]
 
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON. In her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, from the residence of her brother in law, I. L.
BYRNE, 120 Willoughby st.
 
DOOLEY - On April 2, of pneumonia, daughter of Mr. William H. and Mary
DOOLEY, aged 1 year 10 months and 15 days.  Funeral to take place at
their residence, 202 Prospect st, on Saturday, April 4, at 2 P. M.,
sharp.  To be interred at Calvary Cemetery.
 
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Brooklyn, Richard D.
DOUGLASS, General Superintendent of the Brooklyn Children's Aid Society,
in the 48th year of his age.  Opportunity will be given to friends to
view the remains on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the
Newsboys Home, 61 Poplar st.  The funeral services will be held at
Plymouth Church on Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
 
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year.  Funeral services at home
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock.  Burial private.
 
EGLESTEN - In Flatbush, L. I., on Friday, April 3, 1885, Mrs. Margaret
EGLESTEN, relict of the late John EGLESTEN, formerly of Rochester, N.Y.,
in the 82nd year of her age.  Funeral from the residence of her son, H.
J. EGLESTEN, Clarkson st, at Flatbush, L. I., Sunday, April 5.
 
FARRELL - On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
 
FISH - In this city on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Sarah, widow of Rev. A.
FISH deceased, in the 84th year of her age.  Funeral to-morrow, Friday,
at 8 o'clock P. N. , at the residence of her son, George G. FISH, 419
Van Buren st.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.
Interment at Detroit, Mich.
 
HUDSON - On Thursday, April 2, William J., youngest son of George and
the late Anna Hudson.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend the
funeral on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of his
brother, No. 231 Raymond st.
 
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday morning, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter
of the late P. G. and Catharine R. KENNY.  Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK, aged 80
years, of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland.  Friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law, James SIMMONDS,
857 Fulton st., on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M. 
 
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday,  April 5, at 1:30 P. M., from the Congregational
Church, Parkville.  Train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock.  [San
Francisco papers please copy.]
 
RENOLDS - In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year.  His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
 
RICKARD - On Thursday, April 2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander
and Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months.  Funeral private.
 
SCHLIEMANN - On April 1, August SCHLIEMANN, husband of D. E. SCHLIEMANN,
in the 35th year of his age.  Funeral to take place on Saturday the 4th
inst., at 1:30 from the residence of Mr. H. C. MANGELS, No.389 Bergen st.
 
TAYLOR - April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Frances TAYLOR, widow of the late
John Brower TAYLOR.  Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
WALLACE - On April 2, 185, William WALLACE, aged 29 years and 7 months.
Funeral from the residence of his sister, 87 Fourth av., on Saturday,April 4.
 
WILMARTH - At Amityville, L. I., on Wednesday, April1, 1885, Phebe, wife
of Edmund WILMARTH.  Funeral at Upper M. E. Church, Amityville, 
on Friday, April 3, at 1 P. M. 
 
REHILL'S DEATH
The Alleged Election Night Homicide
Examination Before Justice Naeher This Morning - Dr. Peter Hughes
Testifies Positively that Rehill Died of Meningitis Caused by an Injury
to the Head, and that Liver Trouble was but a Secondary Cause. 
	The case of the People against John DUNN and William WINNE, charged with
the homicide of Supervisor Hugh REHILL, whose death on March 15, it is
alleged, was the result of a felonious assault committed on him by the
defendants on the night of November 7, in front of Supervisor Lawrence
CARROLL's liquor store, corner of North Third and Second streets, was
resumed before Justice NAEHER this morning.  Assistant District Attorney
CLARKE and ex-District Attorney Samuel H. MORRIS appeared for the
prosecution and Jeremiah WEREBERG for the defense. 
	Dr. Peter HUGHES, of No. 206 Third street, testified as follows:  I knew
Hugh REHILL personally for ten years;  treated him professionally four
years before his decease only once and was next called to attend at the
post mortem examination; Dr. VALENTINE conducted it; I took part in it;
four physicians were present, Drs. VALENTINE, CREAMER, MURPHY and
myself.;  I examined the brain and liver; these were the two principal
organs; it was I who cut the cap off the skull; the brain presented all
the signs of acute inflammation - meningitis; I heard it was early in
November when REHILL was assaulted;  I think it was about the 16th of
March when we made the post mortem; don't recollect exactly; I found
traces on the skull of a wound which had healed up; it was about two by
three inches in extent; under the place where the wound was I found much
inflammation; the inflammation I attribute to the injury he received;
the coverings of the brain were all congested; the membranes and
substance of the brain was also inflamed;  I found fluid in the
cavities; the brain had a yellow, nasty color and the membranes adhered
to the brain itself; there was a thickening and softening of them; the
condition was that known professionally as meningitis; I discovered the
cause of death; believed that he died from meningitis and liver trouble;
the latter as a hastener of death, the primary cause being meningitis;
the liver trouble was a secondary cause; a weak person would not be able
to stand an attack of meningitis as well as a strong person. 
	Cross examined:  My recollection is clear as to the examination; I found
traces of erysipelas; I believe that REHILL suffered at the time of his
death from erysipelas; his leg was slightly swollen; I was not
particular as to the erysipelas; the erysipelas I am satisfied did not
cause death; I know nothing about the erysipelas; he had enlarged liver;
don't know how long he had been suffering from it; might have had it for
six months; the liver weighed about four or five pounds, while the
natural weight would be about three pounds; don't think the liver
trouble caused death, people are not apt to die of liver trouble at this
stage; I found chronic meningitis; can't tell how long he had been
suffering; there is no fixed times during which a person afflicted with
meningitis might live; various causes, such as fevers, sunstroke,
alcoholism, kidney trouble, etc., might cause meningitis; I don't know
whether the deceased was drinking man; I judge that the meningitis was
caused by the wound from the situation of the inflammation; only know of
the blow by what I was told; pain in the head, dullness of vision and
delirium, stammering and restlessness at night - these are some of the
symptoms of meningitis; I know Dr. DUGGAN; his reputation as a physician
is good; bleeding at the nose is not, in my opinion, a symptom of liver
trouble; deceased was suffering not from virrhposis, but from
hypertrophy of the liver; if the usual symptoms were absent and I found
the appearance of the brain as I found them, I would still say that the
man had meningitis as a primary cause; the usual symptoms might be
entirely absent and the patient have meningitis; I have had about twenty
or thirty cases in practice where patients have died of meningitis.
	Redirect:  If the deceased complained of headache after the assault, was
sometimes drowsy, dull sighted and delirious, tottered in his gait, my
attention would be directed to the brain and I would ascribe the
symptoms to meningitis; I would look for that; one symptom all persons
suffering from meningitis manifest, coma or unconsciousness before
death;  there is no particular symptom which is necessarily exhibited in
every case of meningitis two or three days before death, nor necessarily
any combination of symptoms. 
	Mary A. REHILL, sister of the deceased, testified: I lived at the home
of the deceased; the wound was on the top of the head to the right side;
the wound had been dressed when he came home; he was put to bed and was
confined to his bed for nearly three weeks; he was able then to get
around and he called on Dr. SWEENEY; on the 8th of March he became sick
again and remained in his bed till his death; Dr. DUGGAN was called in
on the 18th and stopped once a day; deceased was delirious when Dr.
DUGGAN was present; I was by the bedside of deceased night and day;  my
brother complained of headache.  In answer to Mr. CLARKE, Mr. WERNBERG
objecting; He lost his rest during the night after the assault; he used
to rest well; he would have to rise during the night; the second night
after the assault he vomited blood all night; he frequently had bleeding
from the nose from that night on; he would have bleeding from the nose
for two hours at a time; he said that his head ached in the place where
he received the blow; he complained of it to the time of his death, even
during the last week when he was delirious; after the assault he lost
his memory; he tottered in his gait; I thought it was from weakness; he
also fell away in flesh; before the assault he was stout and weighed
about 230 pounds; he was unconscious at times for about three days
before his death; he was delirious, also, immediately after the assault;
he showed it in the presence of Dr. DUGGAN, and said that he "wanted to
go home," though he was already at home; Dr. DUGGAN prescribed a tonic
and a wash. 
	Cross examined:  I never saw deceased drunk; he was not a drinking man;
I saw him intoxicated but once, and that was years ago, never within
recent years; he was not in any business; he kept a saloon three years
ago; he seldom staid out all night; never saw him come home intoxicated;
about three years ago he had bleeding at the nose; in the latter part of
August or early in September he had been ill of dysentery the doctor said.
 
George H. LENDERS described the difficulty in front of CARROLL's on
election night as he did on the inquest; and also testified to seeing
WINNE strike REHILL on the head with a pistol; also to various symptoms
manifested by deceased after the assault till his last illness, such as
tottering, loss of memory, delirium, &c.
 The case was here adjourned until Friday, 10th instant.
 
A BARREN ISLAND TRAGEDY
Michael Hooley Dying of Kicks Received There Saturday Last. 
Michael HOOLEY, received into St. Catherine's Hospital yesterday
afternoon suffering from sever injuries about the body and head, made
his ante mortem statement last evening to Coroner HESSE.  In it he
charges that while he was playing a game of cards with a friend on
Barren Island Saturday afternoon he was set upon without any provocation
by Thomas HOOLEY, John FRASH and George FRASH, who wished to draw him
into a fight; that he went away to a house kept by a man named CONWAY in
order to elude them, but that they followed him, knocked him down and
kicked him, inflicting the injuries of which he is about to die.
 
4 April 1885
THE BARREN ISLAN TRAGEDY
Death of Michael Horley in St. Catharine's Hospital 
Michael HORLEY, Whop was taken to St. Catharine's Hospital on Thursday
afternoon, suffering from injuries which he alleged he had received on
Saturday last at Barren Island, as already reported in the EAGLE, died
yesterday afternoon.  An autopsy held this morning disclosed the fact
that death was caused by the rupture of one of the internal vital
organs.  The police of East New York are on the trail of HORLEY's
assailants, Jacob THOMAS, George FRASH and John FRASH.
 
THE LATE RICHARD D. DOUGLASS
A Tribute to His Memory by the Trustees of the Children's Aid Society. 
The Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn's Aid Society, at a meeting held
yesterday, adopted the following minutes and resolution:
 It having pleased Divine Providence to remove by death our friend and
late associate, Richard D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of this
society, the Board of Trustees desires to enter on its minutes some
expression of its appreciation of his worth and our loss. 
Mr. DOUGLASS became connected with this society soon after his (sic)
organization, and for the past twelve years has been its general
superintendent.  He has ever been a zealous, faithful and efficient
officer.  The growth and usefulness of the varied and extensive work of
this society has been largely owing to his farseeing plans, to his
arduous labors and to his personal influence. 
He has won the lasting gratitude of the poor of Brooklyn by the kindly
interest in which he has ever manifested in their behalf, and he was
highly esteemed and loved by all who were associated with him in his
work.  Although his duties were than sufficient for his time and
strength his benevolence could not be limited to the objects of this
society, but wherever a work was proposed or in progress for the benefit
of the poor of Brooklyn, and especially for the benefit of children, his
heart, and if possible his hand, went out in sympathy with that work.
 This large hearted earnest Christian worker has been called to his
eternal reward.  What a glorious rest for him, but to this society an
unspeakable loss.
 Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the daily newspapers of
Brooklyn, and a copy be furnished to the bereaved family of the
deceased, with the assurance of our tender and cordial sympathy with them.
 
ANOTHER VETERAN GONE
Peter FINN, a war veteran of the Fourteenth Regiment, died yesterday.
His remains will be buried from his late residence, corner of Pacific
and Nevins street, to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The War Veteran
Association of the Fourteenth Regiment, will assemble at their
headquarters in the City Hall, with red caps and white gloves at 1 o'
clock.  Post Rankin No. 10, G. A. R., of which he was a member, is also
ordered to parade.

A SERIES OF MISFORTUNES
Adonijah UNDERHILL, of Long Island City, has been followed by a series
of misfortunes in rapid order.  First of all he lost his position on the
Long Island Railroad.  A little later his residence was burned with most
of its contents.  Then thieves plundered his new residence.  Mrs.
UNDERHILL's name was forged on a check on the family grocer, and lastly
a son died suddenly.

ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
 
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days.  Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,
April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
 
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son William and Elizabeth BAGLEY.  Funeral from the residence
of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.
 
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN.  Funeral at Glenwood Manor, April 6,
at 1 P. M.  Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from the Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
 
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN.  Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M.  Interment at
Hempstead, L. I.  Flowers declined.
 
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday at 4 P. M.  Interment at Cypress Hills
Monday private.
 
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.
 
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Richard D. DOUGLASS,
General Superintendent of the Brooklyn's Children's Aid Society, in the
48th years of his age.  Opportunity will be given to friends to view the
remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the Newsboys' Home,
61 Poplar st.  The funeral services will be held at Plymouth Church on
Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
 
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of the French
Imperial Marines.  Funeral at 10 A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st.  "The
Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
 
FORDHAM - April 4, at the residence of her son in law, Zeno C.
WATERBURY, 159 Monroe st, Mary J. FORDHAM, aged 68 years.  Prayers at
the house, Sunday, at 5:30 P. M.  Funeral services at Sag Harbor, L. I.,
Monday afternoon.  Friends will kindly omit flowers.
 
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK, aged 80
years, of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland.  Friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law, James SIMMONDS,
857 Fulton st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
 
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday morning, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter
of the late P. G. and Catharine R. KENNY.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 20
Lafayette av, on Sunday, the 5th inst.
 
LOWE - On Friday, April 3, Mary A., relict of the late John LOWE, in the
89th year of her age.  Funeral services at her late residence, 519
Lafayette av, on Sunday at 7:30 P. M.  Interment on Monday at Greenwood.
 
MALONEY - At his residence, Rockaway av, Brownsville, John MALONEY, aged
68 years, native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.  Funeral on Sunday.
 
PHILIP - Entered into rest, on Saturday, April 4, A. M., Mary PHILIP,
beloved wife of Alfred PHILIP, Sr.  Funeral services from Greenwood
Baptist Church, Fourth av, and Fifteenth st, Tuesday, April 7
 
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 P. M., from the Congregational
Church, Parkville.  Train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock.  [San
Francisco papers please copy.]
 
RENOLDS - In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year.  His relatives and
friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
 
RICKARD - On Thursday, April2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander and
Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months.  Funeral private.
 
STRAIT - On Friday morning, April 3, Gussie STRAIT, daughter of Mrs. A.
STRAIT.  Funeral from her late residence, 273 Wyckoff st, Sunday, April 5.
 
STORRS - Suddenly, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Susan F. STORRS, widow of
the late James H. STORRS.  Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at her late residence, 44 Grace
court, on Monday, April 6, at 2 P. M.
 
TAYLOR - On April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Francis TAYLOR, widow of the
late John Brower TAYLOR.  Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son
in law, Peter T. LONGWORTH, 112 Fifty-fifth st, near Second av, on
Sunday, April 5, at half-past two P. M.
 
WICKS - On Saturday, April 4, William WICKS, in the 23rd year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 179 Wyckoff st, on Monday at 2 P. M.
 
WICKES - On Friday, April 3, 1885, at 7:30 P. M., after a brief illness,
Ella Stoddard. Beloved daughter of J. Jay and Ada WICKES, in the 14th
year of her age.  Funeral private.
 
WINSLOW - At his residence, 56 Quincy st, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW,
in his 56th year.  Notice of funeral hereafter. Chicago papers please copy.

ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
 
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st, Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days.  Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,
April 5, at 2 o'clock P. M.
 
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son William and Elizabeth BAGLEY.  Funeral from the residence
of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.
 
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN.  Funeral at Glenwood Manor, April 6,
at 1 P. M.  Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from the Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
 
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN.  Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M.  Interment at
Hempstead, L. I.  Flowers declined.
 
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday at 4 P. M.  Interment at Cypress Hills
Monday private.
 
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.
 
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, 2nd inst., at 61 Poplar st, Richard D. DOUGLASS,
General Superintendent of the Brooklyn's Children's Aid Society, in the
48th years of his age.  Opportunity will be given to friends to view the
remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the Newsboys' Home,
61 Poplar st.  The funeral services will be held at Plymouth Church on
Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
 
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of the French
Imperial Marines.  Funeral at 10 A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st.  "The
Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
 
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st, on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year.  Funeral services at house
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock.  Burial private.
 
FARRELL - On Thursday morning, April 2, John J., only son of Mary and
the late John FARRELL.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 29 Debevoise place, on
Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
 
FINN - Peter P. FINN, beloved husband of Adelaide FINN, in the 44th year
of his age.  Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invite
to attend the funeral from his late residence, 442 Pacific st, on Sunday
afternoon, April 5, at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Holy Cross.  
 
Members of Rankin Post No. 10, G. A. R., are requested to assemble at
headquarters, Court and Schermerhorn sts, in uniform, with white gloves,
on Sunday, April 5, at 1 o'clock sharp.  Comrades of the other posts are
respectfully invited.  By order of William P. WILD, Commander
 
William H. RILEY, Adjutant.
The Drum Corps will meet at the residence of Henry EASON, drum major, 17
Nassau st, at 1 o'clock.
 
War Veterans Fourteenth Regiment - Comrades - You are hereby notified to
assemble at headquarters, City Hall, on Sunday, April 5, at 1 o'clock
sharp, for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late comrade,
Peter FINN. Uniform, red cap and white gloves.
 
WINSLOW - At his residence, 56 Quincy st, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW,
in his 56th year.  Notice of funeral hereafter.  [Chicago papers please copy.]

5 April 1885 
[Transcriber Note:  Most of the notices below appeared earlier in the
week and are repeated virtually verbatim in this Easter Sunday edition]
ADAMS - In Louisville, Ky., March 31, 1885, Minnie Ethel, daughter of
Warren P. and Minnie E. ADAMS, of Boston, Mass., and granddaughter of J.
O. POWLIS, formerly of this city, aged 6 years and 3 months.
 
ANTHONY - On April 2, at her late residence, 229 Dean st., Elizabeth
ANTHONY, aged 63 years, 10 months and 2 days.  Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday,April 5.
 
BAGLEY - On Thursday, April 2, after a long and severe illness, Bernard
J., eldest son of William and Elizabeth BAGLEY.  Funeral from the
residence of his parents, 11 Chapel st, on Sunday, April 5.
 
BEDELL - At Glenwood, L. I., Phebe, wife of Ichabod BEDELL, and daughter
of Peter J. and Annie Amelia BROWN.  Funeral at Glenwood Monday, April
6, at 1 P. M.  Carriages will meet the 11 A. M. train from Flatbush av.
At Glen Head Depot.
 
BERGEN - On Thursday, April 2, Leonard M. BERGEN.  Services at
residence, 95 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 7:30 P. M.  Interment at
Hempstead, L. I.  Flowers declined.
 
BOWE - On Friday, April 3, Thomas BOWE, in the 37th year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, 108 Degraw st, to-day at 2 P. M.
 
CLOWES - On April 3, Isaac CLOWES, in the 56th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 635 Bedford av, Sunday, at 4 P. M.  Interment at Cypress
Hills Monday, private.
 
DILLON - On Thursday, April 2, Kate F. DILLON, in her 34th year.
Funeral Sunday, April 5, at 2:30 P. M., from the residence of her
brother in law, I. L. BYRNE, 120 Willoughby street.  
 
DOUGLASS - On Thursday, April 2 inst., at 61 Poplar st., Richard D.
DOUGLASS, General Superintendent of the Brooklyn Children's Aid Society,
in the 48th year of his age.  Opportunity will be given to friends to
view the remains on Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 o'clock, at the
Newsboys' Home, 61 Poplar st.  The funeral services will be held at
Plymouth Church on Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
 
DUBOURG - On the 2nd ult., Magloire Clement DUBOURG, private of the
Thirteenth Regiment, son of Magloire Clement DUBOURG, captain au long
cours, and grandson of Pierre Dominique DUBOURG, Captain of French
Imperial Marines.  Funeral at 10A. M. on Sunday, 373 Gold st.  "The Lord
gave and the Lord hath taken away - blessed be his name."
 
EDEN - At his late residence, No. 176 Dean st., on Thursday, April 2,
1885, Dedrick Henry EDEN, in his 68th year.  Funeral services at house
Sunday afternoon, April 5, at 4 o'clock.  Burial private.
 
FORDHAM - April 4, at the residence of her son in law, Zeno C.
Waterbury, 159 Monroe st., Mary J. FORDHAM, aged 68 years.
 
KENNY - On April 3, Good Friday, Julia Lamont, youngest daughter of the
late P. G. AND Catharine R. KENNY.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 20
Lafayette av., on Sunday, the 5th instant, at 4 P. M.
 
KILPATRICK - On Thursday, April 2, 1885, James KILPATRICK aged 80 years
of Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland.  Friends and relatives are
invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son in law,
James SIMMONDS, 857 Fulton st., on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock.
 
LOWE - On Friday, April, Mary A., relict of the late John LOWE, in the
89th year of her age.  Funeral services at her late residence, 519
Lafayette av, on Sunday.  Interment on Monday at Greenwood.
 
MALONEY - At his residence, Rockaway av, Brownsville, John MALONEY, aged
68 years, native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland.  Funeral on Sunday
 
Philip - Entered into rest on Saturday, April 4, A. M., Mary PHILIP,
beloved wife of Alfred PHILIP, Sr.  Funeral services from Greenwood
Baptist Church, Fourth av and Fifteenth street, Tuesday, April 7
 
RAFFA - At his late residence at Parkville, L. I., Pasquale RAFFA, in
the 48th year of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 P. M. from the Congregational
Church, Parkville.  The train leaves Culver's depot at 1 o'clock.  [San
Francisco papers please copy}
 
RENOLDS -  In Brooklyn, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Peter RENOLDS, the
beloved husband of Margaret DENNIN, in his 58th year.  His relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 89 Spencer st, on Sunday, April 5, at 2 o'clock. 
 
RICKARD - On Thursday, April 2, Grace, youngest daughter of Alexander
and Imogene D. RICKARD, aged 3 years and 6 months. Funeral private.
 
STRAIT - On Friday morning, April 3, Gussie STRAIT, daughter of Mrs. A.
STRAIT.  Funeral from her late residence, 273 Wyckoff st, Sunday, April5.
 
STORRS - Suddenly, on Thursday, April 2, 1885, Susan F. STORRS, widow of
the late James H. STORRS.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services at her late residence, 44 Grace court, on Monday,April 6.
 
TAYLOR - On April 2, of pneumonia, Phebe Francis TAYLOR, widow of the
late John Brower TAYTLOR.  Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son
in law, Peter T. LONGWORTH, 112 Fifty-fifth st, near Second av, on Sunday, April 5.
 
VANDERVOORT - Brooklyn, April 3, 1885, Mrs. R. D. VANDERVOORT, wife of
the late Orsen VANDERVOORT, of Woodstock, Ulster County, N. Y.
 
WICKS - On Saturday, April 4, William WICKS, in the 23rd year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, 179 Wyckoff st, on Monday, at 2 P. M.
 
WICKES - On Friday, April 3, 1885, at 7:30 P. M., after a brief illness,
Ella Stoddard, beloved daughter of J. Jay and Ada WICKES, in the 14th
year of her age.  Funeral private.
 
WINSLOW - On Saturday, April 4, Ferdinand S. WINSLOW, in his 60th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his
late residence, No. 56 Quincy st, on Monday, April 6, at 1 P. M.
[Chicago papers [please copy}

SPERRY KANE'S SUICIDE
A Stockbroker Kills Himself by Cutting His Throat. 
At 11 o'clock last night, a telegram was received from the tenth
Precinct stating that Spray KANE had committed suicide at No. 212
Lefferts place.  An EAGLE reporter was informed that Mr. KANE had cut
his throat with a razor, and that he had been despondent for the last
two or three weeks.  This was all the information that was given to the
police of the Tenth Precinct. 
At six o'clock last evening one of the servants in Mr. KANE's household
went into the parlor and found him stretched upon a lounge covered with
blood and dead.  An ugly gash in his throat and a pocket knife which lay
upon the bloodstained carpet beside him told the tragic story.  His
right name was Sperry KANE and he is described in the directory of last
year as a stockbroker, but his present residence is not to be found in
this year's directory. 
Mr. KANE'S house is a fine dwelling in Lefferts place, near Franklin
avenue.  He lived in a style commensurate with the character of the
premises.  He had a wife and one child.  When his suicide was discovered
every effort was made to keep the matter quiet, but the neighbors soon
made discoveries and the police were notified.  Officer RUBLE, of the
Tenth Precinct, was sent to investigate, but he was not admitted to the
house.  He was simply informed that Mt. KANE had killed himself in a fit
of despondency. 
"What was the cause of his despondency?" the officer asked. 
"We don't know," was the reply. 
The EAGLE reporter found that Coroner MENNINGER had been notified to
hold an inquest soon after the time that Mr. KANE was found to be dead,
and that the official had been especially requested not to give any
information to the reporters.  He used to live in Vanderbilt avenue and
was 38 years old.  The coroner will have an autopsy made to-day, and at
its conclusion and inquest will be held.
Deceased was a relative of Colonel Delancy KANE, and was at one time
prominent in society circles.
  {6 April 1885}
KANE'S DEATH.
	Coroner Menninger Holds the Inquest This Morning.
Testimony of Deceased's Wife - The Jury Render a Verdict of Suicide -
What Offended Relatives Alleged. 
	About eleven o'clock this morning two men entered the Coroner's office.
One was tall and wore a dark moustache.  He carried a light bamboo cane
in his hand.  The other was shorter, stout and of a florid complexion.
The tall man is the brother of John Sperry KANE, who cut his throat at
212 Lefferts place on Saturday night; the stout man was Robert J.
SPERRY, a cousin of the alleged suicide.  Mr. SPERRY was very much
excited, and questioned the Coroner as to the evidence taken at the
inquest.  He alleged that full testimony had not been taken in the case,
and that Mr. and Mrs. KANE did not live happily together.
 	"Then you had better go to the District Attorney's office," Coroner
MENNINGER said; "if I haven't done my full duty there is the place to
speak of it."
 	Just then Mr. Howard J. FORKER, of Fort Greene place, made his
appearance.  "If you say that Mamie did not live happily with her
husband you tell a lie!" he said to Mr. SPERRY. 
	"He told me that she was jealous of her husband," said the Coroner. 
	"Did you say that?" asked Mr. FORKER of SPEERY and the latter did not
repeat the allegation but he and Mr. KANE's brother intended that they
would go to the District Attorney's office about the matter. 
	The reporter saw Mr. John U. SHORTER in the District Attorney's office,
and that official said that he expected some relatives of the dead man
to call upon him to take some action in the case, but nothing had been
done up to that time.  "The Coroner's inquest does not settle the
matter," said Mr. SHORTER, "provided there are facts which have not been
fully presented.  If it is anything at all it will be a case for the
Grand Jury.
 	The reason Mr. SPEERY and Mr. KANE are angered, it is said, is because
they were not invited to be present at the inquest.  The inquest was
held at seven o'clock this morning, the Coroner states, to save the
family from unnecessary publicity and annoyance, and because they wanted
to bury the body to-day. 
	Mrs. Mary A. KANE, the wife of the dead man, testified as follows: I
reside at 212 Lefferts place; am the widow of the deceased, John Sperry
KANE, who had been despondent for some time owing to ill health;  he was
a great sufferer from dyspepsia and believing that he was slowly dying
frequently threatened to commit suicide and told me that he intended to
take his life; on Saturday evening last he acted strangely and was very
despondent; we were sitting in the front sitting room on the second
floor of the house;  feeling tired I laid down upon the bed and shortly
after my husband got up and went into the rear room; almost immediately
I heard a gurgling sound and at once ran into the room where my husband
was and found him standing there cutting at his throat with a small pen
knife.  He was then bleeding from wounds in the throat.  I grabbed his
arm and tried to take away the knife, but was unable to do so.  I then
screamed for help.  No one came and I ran down stairs and sent one of
the servants for Dr. MCCOLLOM, who lives opposite.  He came at once and
proceeded up- stairs where he found deceased lying upon the floor with
the knife still clutched in his hand.  After he examined my husband he
said he had been dead some minutes.  There had been no quarrel between
my husband and myself. 
	This was all the evidence taken and a verdict was rendered that John
Sperry KANE came to his death by "hemorrhage from arteries of the neck
and wounds inflicted with a knife, with suicidal intent, during
temporary aberration of mind, on Saturday, April 4, 1885."  
The jurors empaneled in the case were 
Elias MILBANK, Jr., 702 Fulton street;
Patrick DUNNE, 186 North Portland avenue; 
Nicholas J. KELLY, 702 Fulton street; 
L. L. WHITEHOUSE, 100 Hanson place; 
Howard J. FORKER, 70 Fort Green place; 
John MITCHELL, Jr., 411 Grand street. 
Mr. L. L. WHITEHOUSE is a brother of Mrs. KANE, who was a daughter of
the millionaire shoe merchant of that name.  Mr. KANE has another
brother in the navy, and some months ago went to the Gulf States with
him, hoping to improve his health.  Mr. WHITEHOUSE states that Mr. KANE
and his wife always lived very happily together.  They had three
children and resided in an elegantly furnished house.
	"There is not the slightest question," said Coroner MENNINGER to an
EAGLE reporter, "that Mr. KANE took his own life.  His pen knife was
sharpened until it was like a razor."
---------------------------
 
DUE THE DAY AFTER HIS DEATH
Which Occurred Suddenly on the Long Island Railroad. 
A motion to confirm the report of the referee was made yesterday
afternoon before Mr. Justice CULLEN in the Supreme Court, in the suit in
partition of Sarah A. BENNETT against William BENNETT and others.  In
1875, William BENNET, Sr. borrowed from William BENNETT, Jr., various
sums aggregating $2,400 and gave him a bond conditioned for the payment
of the money with lawful interest, reciting in the bond the dates when
the advances were made.  The bond was payable the day after the death of
William BENNETT, Sr.  In 1878, William BENNETT, Jr., was about to start
for Nicaragua and in anticipation of casualties drew and signed an
assignment of the bond and of all interest in his father's estate to his
sister, the plaintiff.  He deposited the assignment, the bond and
written instructions with Lawyer ANDERSON  of New York, who, in case of
the depositor's death, was to forward all the papers to his sister
Sarah.  The elder Bennett, who was long a resident of Franklin avenue,
removed to East New York, and in 1882 was run over and killed on the
Long Island Railroad.  All the family met at the funeral, and the son
then procured the papers and gave them notice that he held the bond.  He
read the documents to them and kept possession of them.  The suit in
partition was tried before Lawyer David BARNETT.  The sister claimed
that her brother gave the bond to her.  The referee held that he did
not, but that it was his anddrew interest from the death of his father.
Decision was reserved.
 W. J. SAYRES, for plaintiff; J. T. MAREAN, J.W. GEDNEY, S. T. MADDOX, V.
J. ARMSTRONG and George W. WILLS, for defendant.
 
6 April 1885
KILLED BY A BRIDGE ENGINE
Rigger Henry Grube Run Down on Sunday Morning. 
The bridge was the scene of a fatal accident early Sunday morning.  It
became necessary to repair a pulley in the engine room, and at 1:15,
when the cable stopped, rigger Henry GRUBBE [sic] was sent out on the
north track to lash the cable to prevent its slipping.  The locomotive
trains run at intervals of 15 minutes, the work does not normally take
more than five, and it was considered that the workman had ample time to
avoid the 1:30 train.  For some unknown reason this theory for once
failed to answer and as the train rolled out it struck GRUBE, dragging
him for some distance and throwing his mangled body upon the asphalt
walk, where his companions were standing, awaiting the finishing of the
task.  He was carried to the bridge police station, but the efforts of
the hastily summoned physician were to no avail.  His skull was
fractured and both legs broken.  He died at 2:15.  Coroner MENNINGER
viewed the remains in the morning, and gave a permit for his removal.
GRUBE was 45 years old, and lived with his wife and several children at
No. 30 Carlton avenue.  He had been in the bridge employ since 1877, and
was one of the best workmen on the force.  He served as a policeman for
a month, but was found to be indispensable at his trade, and given his
old place back.
 
FUNERAL OF RICHARD D. DOUGLASS
Impressive Ceremonies in Plymouth Church this Morning. 
The funeral services over the remains of the late Richard D. DOUGLASS,
the general superintendent of the Children's Aid Society, which were
held this morning in Plymouth Church, were of the most impressive
character.  At precisely 10 o'clock the cortege entered the church, many
of the pallbearers carrying floral gifts.  After the remains had been
deposited on the bier the choir sang a hymn.  Seated on the platform
were Revs. Henry Ward BEECHER, C. Cuthbert HALL, A. P. PUTNAM, S. B.
HALLIDAY and S. H. CAMP.  Prayer was offered by Mr. BEECHER and brief
addresses were made by the clergymen who occupied seats on the platform.
At the close of the exercises the remains were taken to Greenwood
Cemetery and interred.  Among the gentlemen present were:  
Messrs. S. V.WHITE,
 A. E. ORR, 
W. WICKS, 
Michael SNOW, 
James R. TAYLOR, 
E. B. WOOD,
A. T. WHITE, 
James L. MORGAN, 
James P. WALLACE, 
F. W. MOSS, 
A. P. STOUT,
Professor Robert FOSTER, 
L. H. CAREY, 
W. H. BUTLER, 
Reuben W. ROPES and
David M. STONE.
 
 A TRIBUTE FORM THE NEWSBOYS
To the Memory of the Late Richard D. DOUGLASS. 
At a meeting of the present and former inmates of the Newsboys' Home,
held Saturday evening, Nicholas QUINN was called to the chair and James
KELLY chosen secretary.  The chairman, in a few brief sad appropriate
remarks announced the death of R. D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of
the Brooklyn Aid Society.  It was resolved that a committee of three be
appointed by the Chair to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of
the meeting. 
The committee retired and returned with the following preamble and
resolutions, which after consideration were adopted: 
Whereas, It has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from our midst
Richard D. DOUGLASS, general superintendent of the Brooklyn Aid Society
from 1874 to the present time covering a period during which we have all
learned to respect and honor him as a man and love him as a friend,
therefore 
Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to the decree of an all
wise Providence, who doeth all things well, and while we recognize that
our loss is his gain, yet we would be ungrateful to one of the best of
friends and advisors did we allow this opportunity to pass without
expressing our regret at this loss, our sympathy with the bereaved widow
and family, and the earnest hope that the future inmates of the Home may
find in his successor the war, sympathizing, loving friend we have ever
found in Mr. DOUGLASS. 
Nicholas QUINN
James KELLEY
John CAVANAUGH
Thomas J. RALEIGH
George REILLEY
Peter GRIFFIN
James O'BRIEN
John AVOY
Joseph YOUNG
Augustine HERRING
John WOODFORD
James EVENS
James H. MCLAUGHLIN
Eugene MCGUIRE
John MULDOON
William PATTON
Charles HITT
John JANSTONE
Robert MURRAY
Henry MURRAY
George GRAY
Peter CALLAHAN
Peter KENNEDY
William SCULLY
Joseph SWANSY

BARNETT - In Brooklyn, Ellen BARNETT, of County Cork, Ireland, aged 58
years.  The funeral from her late residence, 576 Fourth av, Tuesday,
April 7, thence to St. John’s Church at 9 o’clock, where a solemn mass
of requiem will be celebrated.  Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
 
BEARDSLEE - George W. BEARDSLEE in his 74th year.  Funeral services will
be held at his late residence on Monday at 4 o’clock P. M., at his late
residence, No. 314 Greene av.  Interment at Rochester, N. Y.
 
BERGER - On Sunday, April 5, Mary A. BERGER, wife of C. A. BERGER.
Funeral from her late residence 44 South Oxford st, Tuesday, April 7, at
2 P. M.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
 
BROWN - Suddenly at Huntington, L. I., April 6, 1885, Thomas W. BROWN,
late U. S. N., in the 43rd year of his age.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invite to attend the funeral services from the residence of
his brother in law, Edward C. LABDON, 116 Vernon av, Brooklyn, on
Tuesday evening, the 7th inst., at 8.  Interment Wednesday, private.
 
KOUWENHOVEN - At Gravesend Neck, April 5, 1885, Letty, relict of the
late John KOUWENHOVEN, in the 87th year of her age.  Relatives and
friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 P.
M., from her late residence, Gravesend Neck, without further notice.
 
LITTLE - On Saturday, April 4, James L. LITTLE, M. D., in the 49th year
of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at
his late residence, 60 West Fortieth st, New York, Monday, April 6, at 5
P. M.  Interment private.
 
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER.  Funeral services at Bushwick av, corner of  Linden st,
Thursday, April 9 at 2 p. m.  Kindly omit flowers.
 
MCGINESS - On Sunday, April 5, Bernard MCGINNESS, uncle of Charles J.
MCGINNESS, aged 60 years.  Funeral from the Little Sisters of the Poor
on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:30 P. M.
 
MOWBRAY - On Saturday, April 4, at Woodhaven, L. I., Oliver MOWBRAY.
Notice of funeral to-morrow.  [Stamford papers please copy]
 
O’HARA - On April 5, 1885, at his late residence, 160 Prospect street,
Patrick O’HARA, aged 72, a native of the parish of Ballymore, County
Westmeath, Ireland.  His remains will be taken to St. Ann’s Church,
corner of Gold and Front sts, on Tuesday morning, April 7, when a solemn
requiem mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at 9 o’clock.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, thence to the
cemetery of Holy Cross.
 
SCHAEFER - On April5, at his late residence, Bond and Degraw sts, Carl
SCHAEFER, aged 60 years and 3 months.  Funeral services at 1 ½ o’clock
on Tuesday, April 7.  Friends invited.
 
SWIFT - At his residence, 54 Lefferts place, Easter morning, William
SWIFT, M. D.  Funeral services at St. Luke’s Church, Clinton av, on
Wednesady afternoon, at 4 o’clock.
 
TERRY - On Sunday, April 5, 1885, David D. TERRY, in the 44th year of
his age.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 27 Third
place, on Wednesday at 5 P. M.  Interment at convenience of the family.
Members of the John A. Dix Post, No. 135, G. A. R., of the Prince of
Orange Lodge, F. and A. M., of New York; of Senate Council, No. 73,
Order of United Friends, of the late One Hundred and Seventy-sixth
Regiment, NY. Y. Vols, are invited to attend.
 
THORNE - On Saturday, April 4, Miss Harriet H. THORNE, in her 84th year.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral at
her late residence, 43 Prospect place, on Tuesday, April 7
 
WENTZ - Suddenly, in Brooklyn, Sunday morning, April 5, of pneumonia,
Jeannette BLACKWELL, wife of William W. WENTZ, and youngest daughter of
the late William EUGS.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral services at the residence of her sister, Mrs.
Charles T. GORER, No. 471 Waverly av, on Tuesday, the 7th inst., at 2 P.
M.  Interment private.  Kindly omit flowers.
  
7 April 1885
PNEUMONIA IN GRAVESEND
Mrs. Alitta KOWENHOVEN, of Gravesend, died at the residence of her son,
B. H. KOWENHOVEN, on Monday last.  She was reputed to be the oldest
woman in the town, the family records showing that she had attained her
eighty-seventh year.  She was the daughter of John BENNEN, an old Dutch
settler in Gravesend.  The immediate cause of Mrs. KOWENHOVEN's death
was pneumonia.  Nicholas JOHNSON, who has seen his eighty-eighth year in
the same town, is lying dangerously ill at his residence from pneumonia.
 
HIGGINS - Suddenly, of pneumonia, on Monday evening, April 6, J. W.
HIGGINS, aged 63 years.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, 221 Fulton st, on Thursday, the
9th inst., at 2 p. m.
 
SMITH - On April 6, at the residence of her parents, 647 [my best guess]
Bedford av, Lottie, youngest daughter of William B. and Wilmot SMITH, in
the 7th years of her age.  Privately interred.

BERGER - On Sunday, April 5, Mary A. BERGER, wife of C. A. BERGER.
Funeral from her late residence, 44 South Oxford street, Tuesday, April
7, at 2 P. M.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
 
BURTIS - At her late residence, No. 280 Myrtle av., this (Tuesday)
morning, at six o'clock, Mary A. BURTIS, last surviving sister of Oliver
D. BURTIS, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days.  Interment private.
 
COOPER - Sunday, April 5, of pneumonia, Kate D., wife of Edward COOPER,
aged 48 years.  Funeral services will be held at house, 575 Lafayette
av., Wednesday, 8 p.m..  Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia,Pa.
 
CORCORAN - On Monday, 6th inst., Elizabeth CORCORAN, in the 84th year of
her age.  Funeral will take place from her late residence, 41 Summit st,
on Wednesday, 8th at 3 o'clock P. M.
 
DESPARD - Suddenly, in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD,
in the 68th year of his age.  Relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral services at St. Luke's
Church, Clinton av, on Wednesday, April 8, at 2:30 p. m.
 
DILLON - On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the
84th year of his age, born, in County Westmeath, Ireland.  Funeral will
take place from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean st, on Friday at
9 A. M.; thence to the Church of the Nativity, c of Classon av & Madison st.
 
DONNELL - On Monday, April 6, 1885 John DONNELL in the 75th year of his
age.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence, No. 520
Pacific st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2 o'clock P. M.  Friends and
relatives, Brooklyn Lodge No. 26, I. O. O. F., and Salem Encampment No.
5, I. O. O. F., are respectfully invited to attend.
 
HOUGHTON - At 126 South Oxford st, Tuesday morning, Aldena Wattles,
infant daughter of Dr. Owen E. and Nellie HOUGHTON.  Funeral private.
 
HULL - On Monday, April 6, Augustus Reverdy, son of Augustus and Kate
HULL, aged 6 years, 1 month and 15 days.  Funeral private.
 
KANE - On Saturday, April 4, 1885, J. Sperry KANE, in the 36th year of
his age.  Interment private.
 
KOUWENHOVEN - On Gravesend Neck, April 5, 1885, Letty, relict of the
late John KOUWENHOVEN, in the 87th year of her age.  Relatives and
friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday,
April 8, at 2 P. M., from her late residence, Gravesend Neck, without
further notice.
 
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER.  Funeral at Bushwick av, corner of Linden st, Thursday April
9, at 2 P. M.  Kindly omit flowers.
 
MCLAUGHLIN - In this city, Monday, April 6, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLAIN,
eldest daughter of Margaret and the late Patrick MCLAUGHLIN.  Funeral
from her late residence, No. 93 Lawrence st, on Thursday, April 9, at
2:30 P. M.  [Rochester papers please copy.
 
MILLER - Of pneumonia, in the 31st year of his age, Andrew MILLER, of
Bay Ridge.  Funeral to take place on Thursday, at two o'clock, in the
Methodist Church at Bay Ridge.
 
MORGAN -   On Monday, April 6, Francis S. MORGAN, in the 75th year of
his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral
services at the Church of the Reformation, Gates av, between Classon and
Franklin, on Thursday, April 9.[London, England papers please copy.]
 
MOWBRAY - On Saturday, April 4, Oliver MOWBRAY.  Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, April 8, at 12:30 P. M.,
from the residence of Mrs. F. L. ALLYN, Woodhaven, L. I.  Trains leave
Flatbush av depot at 11 A. M. and 12 noon.  [Stamford papers please copy.]
 
NOE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Miss Frances NOE, aged 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Graham
Institute, 320 Washington av, on Thursday, the 9th Inst., at 2 P. M.
 
PHRANER - May PHRANER, infant daughter of William and Susan PHRANER,
aged 4 months and 6 days.  Burial will take place Wednesday, April 8.
Funeral private.
 
QUINN - In Brooklyn, Ellen QUINN, of County Tipperary, Ireland, age 46
years.  Funeral from her late residence, 222 Twenty-second st,
Wednesday, April 8; thence to Holy Cross Cemetery.
 
SWIFT - At his residence, 54 Lefferts place, Easter morning, William
SWIFT, M. D.  Funeral services in St. Luke's Church, Clinton av, on
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Members of Kings County Medical
Society invited.  Interment at Mount Auburn, Boston.
 
TERRY - On Sunday, April 5, 1885, David D. TERRY, in the 44th year of
his age.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 27 Third
place, on Wednesday, at 5 P. M.  Interment at convenience of family.
Members of the John A. DIX POST, No. 135, G. A. R.; of the Prince of
Orange Lodge, F. and A. M., of New York; of Senate Council, No. 73,
Order of United Friends of the late One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
Regiment, N. Y. Vols, are invited to attend.

MRS. KELLY'S DEATH
Found to Have Been Caused by the Explosion of a Lamp 
Coroner HESSE and the Jury held an inquest last evening at Skillman
avenue Turn Hall in the case of Mrs. Ellen KELLY, the aged lady who was
burned to death on the second floor of the two story frame house, No.
142 Skillman avenue, death having been caused it was supposed, by the
explosion of a kerosene lamp, as the fragments of one were found beside
her dead body.  The principal object of inquiry was therefore as to the
quality of the oil which was used, but no testimony in that regard was
presented beyond the statement of the Coroner that a kerosene inspector
had examined it and had pronounced it inexplosive.  No effort was
therefore made to ascertain where the oil had been procured, though Mr.
KELLY, son of the deceased, some days ago told an EAGLE reporter that
the oil was usually procured for Mrs. KELLY by a little girl who ran
errands for her.  The girl was not called as a witness.  On the morning
following the fire the Coroner took possession of the can of oil found
in the house, and without testing its inflammability, handed it into the
custody of the Sixth Precinct police.  But two witnesses were examined,
Foreman George KEIGHTLER, of Engine Company No. 18, and Officer George
CAMPBELL of the Sixth Precinct.
 
Fireman KEIGHTLER testified that the alarm was received at two minutes
to 6 o'clock in the evening and that it took him two minutes to reach
the place.  Some one told him that there was a woman upstairs and he
rushed up and was driven back three times by the flame and smoke.  A
line of hose was then introduced and, after the flames had been somewhat
subdued, he entered and found the woman lying in the middle of the front
room already dead, her lower extremities burned to a crisp.  Witness and
others took the body downstairs.
	Officer CAMPBELL testified that he stood at the corner of Skillman and
Graham avenues when the fire broke out, about 5:50 o'clock in the
evening.  He saw smoke issuing from the house and, hearing that there
was a woman upstairs, he rushed up, but on reaching the landing had to
return on account of the heat and smoke.  Then he procured a ladder and
reared it to the front bedroom window.  He got inside but could not find
anybody there, and could not get to the door on account of the fire.  He
went down again and placed the ladder at a rear window, got in, and
found a bed, but nobody in it.  The place became so heated that he had
to go back.  "The Fire Department then arrived," said the witness, "and
I left it to them.  They brought the body downstairs.  I saw a lamp
standing on a table in the rear.  One of the firemen said it was picked
up in the front room and p[laced on the table in the rear room."
 	It did not appear that anybody witnessed the accident which caused Mrs.
KELLY's death. 
	The jury rendered the following verdict: That Ellen KELLY died from
shock, following burns of the body, caused by a lamp accidentally
falling out of her hands, March 31, 1885, at No. 242 Skillman avenue.
 
HAZARDOUS EMPLOYMENT
Instantly Killed by Falling from the Yardarm of a Ship. 
John SWENTZEN, a young Swede, who lived at 74 Hamilton avenue, went to
work this morning at 7 o'clock on the ship Asia, lying at the foot of
Twenty-sixth street.  He was employed as a rigger by James BATTRAY, who
had a contract to overhaul the vessel, and climbed to the mizzen
topgallant yard.  After working there for an hour and a quarter some men
working on the deck heard a cry, and looking up saw a body just crashing
down to the deck.  SWENTZEN had lost his grip up aloft and fell from a
height of 110 feet with terrible force.  He was instantly killed.  Blood
gushed from his mouth and nose, but otherwise the body was not
disfigured.  The Coroner was notified.  SWENTZEN was a stout, steady
fellow, unmarried, who had not been long in this country.
 
8 April 1885
Rev. E. N. SAWTELL, D. D., a late resident of Brooklyn, died of
pneumonia at New Brighton, S. I., on Monday morning, where his family
had resided for a few months past.  Dr. SAWTELL, who had passed his 80th
year, was born and educated in New England.  He began his ministry in
early life and was unusually successful, particularly in the southern
and western wilds of our country, being strongly animated by a love of
travel and by an anxiety to disseminate the doctrines of true
Christianity.  His benevolence and his zeal in erecting churches and
seminaries of learning for the young knew no bounds.  He was mainly
instrumental in establishing a female seminary at Cleveland, O., not
only giving his time and attention to this work, but donating the land
and money to this now popular institution.  He was also warmly
interested in seamen.  It was mainly through his efforts that a seamen's
chapel for the benefit of sailors of this and others countries was built
at Havre, France, where he resided and administered to their wants for a
period of nearly twenty years.  This is only a faint outline of the
useful career of the Christian gentleman.  He was the author of "Church
Manual," "Plea for Female Education," "Treasured Moments," &c.  The
announcement of his death will be received with regret by those who
knew, honored and loved him for his rare attainments. 

BRIDGE - Suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Mrs. Mary S., widow of the
late Daniel BRIDGE, in her 64th year.  Funeral services will be held at
her late residence, 545 Dean st, on Friday, the 10th inst., at 1
o'clock, P. M.  Interment at Salem, MA.  [Salem, Mass., papers please copy.]
 
BYRNE - Suddenly on Wednesday, 8th inst., at her late residence, No. 166
East Sixty-fourth st, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of John BYRNE and
daughter of John and Honora LARSIN.  The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, the
10th inst., at 9:30 A. M., from the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer,
Lexington av and Sixty-sixth st, where a solemn high mass of requiem
will be offered for the repose of her soul.  Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
 
COOPER - Sunday, April 5, of pneumonia, Kate D., wife of Edward COOPER,
aged 48 years.  Funeral services will be held at house, 575 Lafayette
av, Wednesday, 8 P. M.  Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia,Pa.
 
CUNNINGHAM -On April 7, at 10 P. M., at 130 Eighth st, Gowanus, Mrs. Ann
CUNNINGHAM.  Funeral will take place on Friday, 10th, from St. Mary's
Church, Court st, at 10 o'clockA. M. sharp.
 
DESPARD - Suddenly, in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD,
in the 63rd year of his age.  The funeral services will be held this
afternoon, at St. Luke's Church, Clinton av.
 
DILLON - On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the
84th year of his age, born in County Westmeath, Ireland.  Funeral will
take place from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean st, on Friday
 
DONNELL - On Monday, April 6, 1885, John DONNELL in the 75th year of his
age.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence, No. 520
Pacific st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2 o'clock P. M.  Friends and
relatives, Brooklyn Lodge No. 26, I. O. O. F., and Salem Encampment, No.
5, I. O. O. F., are respectfully invited to attend.
 
DOYLE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, James F. DOYLE, son of Michael and
Ann DOYLE, aged 22 years, 6 months and 7 days.  Funeral will take place
from his late residence, No. 200 Sixteenth st, between Fifth and Sixth
avs, where a requiem mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul,
thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.
 
HIGGINS - Suddenly, of pneumonia on Monday evening, April 6, J. W.
HIGGINS, aged 63 years.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, 221 Fulton st, on Thursday, the
9th inst., at 2 P. M.
 
HOPKINS - In Brooklyn, April 8, 1885, Frank C. HOPKINS.  Notice of
funeral hereafter.
 
KELLER - On Tuesday evening, April 7, at his residence, 348 Schermerhorn
st, John J. KELLER, in the 61st year of his age.  Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
LONGWELL - In Brooklyn, Wednesday, April 8, Ethel F., youngest and only
daughter of John W. and Georgie A. LONGWELL, aged 3 years, 11months and
17 days.  Funeral Saturday, April 11, at 2 P. M., from the residence of
her parents, 485Hudson av.
 
MEEKER - At Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 3, Jessie M., daughter of S.
M. MEEKER.  Funeral services at Bushwick av, corner of Linden st,
Thursday, April 9, at 2 P. M.  Kindly omit flowers.
 
MCLAUGHLIN - In this city, Monday, April 6, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLIN, eldest
daughter of Margaret and the late Patrick MCLAUGHLIN.  Funeral from her
late residence, No. 93 Lawrence st, on Thursday, April 9, at 2:30 P. M.
[Rochester papers please copy.]
 
MORGAN - On Monday, April 6, Francis S. MORGAN, in the 75th year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services
at the Church of the Reformation, Gates av, between Classon and
Franklin, on Thursday April 9, at 10:30 A. M.
 
NOE - On Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Miss Frances NOE, aged 83 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Graham
Institute, 320 Washington av, on Thursday the 9th inst., at 2 P. M.
 
SAWTELL - At New Brighton, Staten Island, April 6, 1885 of pneumonia,
Rev. E. N. SAWTELL, D. D., in the 86th year of his age.   [Transcriber's
note: the full obituary that appeared in the same paper on a different
stated that his age was 80.]
 
SMITH - In Brooklyn, April 7, Matilda C. SMITH, wife of the late Simeon
SMITH.  Funeral services at her late residence, 360 Pearl st, on
Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., at 8 o'clock.  Relatives and friends
respectfully invited.
 
STEVENSON - Tuesday, April 7, at 1 Monroe place, infant son of H. J. and
J. C. STEVENSON, aged 11 months.  Notice of funeral hereafter.
 
TILLEY - On the 6th inst., at the residence of her parents, London,
England, Agnes TILLEY, the beloved wife of Thomas TILLEY, of Brooklyn,N. Y.
 
TRAQUAIR - On Tuesday, April 7, Clifford Jardella TRAQUAIR, son of
William M. and Elizabeth C. TRAQUAIR, aged 5 years and 8 months.
Funeral private. 
 
AT A MEETING OF THE ST. STEPHEN'S YOUNG MEN'S UNION held on April 3,
1885, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted: 
Whereas, By an almighty dispensation our beloved friend and worthy
honorary member, THOMAS BOWE, has been taken from among us.  We, the
members of the St. Stephen's Young Men's Union, seek to convey to his
bereaved family our deep and sincere regret at the great loss which they
and ourselves have sustained. 
Whereas, We desire to publicly give expression to the sincere regret we
feel for the death of our beloved friend; therefore be it
 Resolved, That the condolence and sympathy of the St. Stephen's Young
Men's Union be extended to his bereaved family in this hour of their
tribulations, and be it further
 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the BROOKLYN
DAILY EAGLE. 
John J. CARLIN, President
James H. MAGILL, Secretary
Joseph E. MCNALLY, Charles CARROLL, Joseph P. CODY, Commitee
 
 
9 April 1885 
BATHER
On Thursday, April 9, George BATHER in the 60th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, 137 Putnam av, on Saturday, April 11 at 2pm.

BRIDGE
Suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 1885, Mrs. Mary S, widow of the late
Daniel BRIDGE, in her 64th year.  Funeral services will be held at her
late residence, 545 Dead st on Friday, the 10th inst, at 1o'clock pm.
Internment at Salem, Mass (Salem Mass papers please copy)

BUTLER
In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, April 8, 1885, at her late residence, 283 Jay
St,  Katie M., wife of George W. BUTLER.

BERNIE
In this city, on April 8, Jane BERNIE, in the 86th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
services from her late residence, 26 Wyckoff St, on Sunday, 12th inst,
at 2pm.  Interment in Greenwood.

BRYANT
In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, the 8th inst, Eliza R, widow of the late
Daniel S. BRYANT, in her 94th year.  Friends of the family and her sons
in law, S. N. STEBBINS and M. M. BRADLEY are invited to th funeral at 34
South Oxford at, Saturday, 11th inst, at 11 o'clock am.  Interment at
Springfield, NJ

BUTLER
In Brooklyn on Wednesday, April 8, 1885, at her late residence, 183 Jay
st, Katie M, wife of George W. BUTLER.

BYRNE
Suddenly on Wednesday, 8th inst, at her late residence, No. 166 East
Sixty-fourth st, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of John BYRNE and daughter
of the late John and Honora LARSIN.  The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, the
10th inst, at 9:30am from the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, Lexington
av, and Sixty-sixth st, where a solemn high mass will be offered for the
repose of her soul.  Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

CAIN
At Bayside, LI,  Elizabeth, widow of the late James CAIN, aged 74
years.  Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence at Bayside, on Saturday, April 11

CREED
At his residence in Queens, LI, Wednesday, April 8, John S. CREED, in
the 33rd year of his age.  Funeral Friday, 3pm.  Trains leave Flatbush
av, Brooklyn, 2pm, and Long Island City at 2:05pm

CUNINGHAM
On April 7, at 10pm, at 130 Eighty st, Gowanus, Mrs. Ann CUNNINGHAM.
Funeral will take place on Friday, 10tyh, from St. Mary's Church, Court st

DESPARD
Suddenly in this city, on Monday, April 6, Arthur W. DESPARD, in the
63rd year of his age.  The funeral services were held this afternoon, at
St. Luke's Church, Clinton av

DILLON
On April 7, 1885, after a long illness, John DILLON, in the 84th year of
his age, born in County Westmeath, Ireland.  Funeral will take place
from the residence of his daughter, 715 Dean St, on Friday at 2pm.

GOUGH
On April 8, 1885, Thomas GOUGH, in the 43rd year of his age.  Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday,
Aril 11, 1885, at 9:30am, from his late residence; Classon av and Union
st, thence to St. Theresa's Church, where a solemn requiem mass will be
offered for the response of his soul.  Interment in Holy Cross
Cemetery.  Members of the Holy Name Society are respectfully invited to attend.

HOPKINS
Wednesday morning, April 8, Frank C. HOPKINS, aged 29.  Funeral services
will be held Friday, 10th instant, at 1pm, from his late residence, 444
Adelphi st.  Interment at Woodlawn.

KELLER
On Tuesday evening, April 7, at his residence, 348 Schermerhorn st, John
J. KELLER, in the 61st year of his age.  Funeral on Friday, April 10 at
3pm.  Please omit flowers.

MC CARREN
On Wednesday, April 8, Miss Mary MC CARREN, aged  58 years.  Relatives
and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her
brother, Bernard MC CARREN,360 Third st, Brooklyn, E. D. on Friday, April 10

MYNDERSE
On Wednesdy, April 8, 1885, Mary SAIDLER SWAN,, wife of Willhelmna
MYNDERSE.  Funeral services at her late residence, 46 Garden place,
Friday afternoon, April10, at 2 o'clock.  Interment at Geneva, NY.

SUTTON
On April 8, after a long illness, Elizabeth SUTTON, the beloved wife of
Samuel H. SUTTON.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from Simpson ME Church, corner Clermont and
Willoughby ave on April 10 at 11 o'clock am. Interment at White Plains.

STEVENSON
Tuesday, April 7, at 1 Monroe place, infant son of H. J. and J. C.
STEVENSON, aged 11 months.  Funeral services Saturday morning, April 11,
at 10 o'clock.  Interment private.

TRAQUAIR - on Tuesday, April 7, Cifford Jardella TRAQUAIR, son of
William M and Elizabeth O. TRAQUAIR, aged 5 years and 8 months.  Funeral private.

10 April 1885 
BEEBEE
on April 10, Abigail B BEEBE, widow of Stanton BEEBE, in her 87th year.
Funeral from her late residence, 112 Henry st, Sunday, April 12 at 3pm

BROSNAN
of pneumonia, William BROSMAN, at his late residence, 89 Unin st, in the
55th year of his age.  Funeral from St. Stephen's Church, corner Summit
and Hicks st, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, where a solemn requiem mass
will be offered up for the repose of his soul.  Relatives and friends of
the family and his son, Rev. J. A. BROSNAN, are invited to be present.
Interment at Calvary.

DOUGLASS
On Thursday, April 9, Mary E. DOUGLASS, wife of William DOUGLASS, in her
59th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, 98 Reid ave, on Sunday, April 12 at two o'clock.
We weep for our mother, yet our loss
Is her eternal gain;
Her hope was in the Saviour's cross,
With Him she'll ever reign.

GROTH
On Thursday, April 2, George GROTH, aged 24 years.

MARTIN
Suddenly on the 9th instant, Captain Levi MARTIN, aged 63 years.
Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attrend
the funeral Sunday next, at 1pm, from the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
corner of Third place and Clinton st.

PICKUP
At the residenct of her parents, April 10, 1885, Fannie CHESTER, eldest
daughter of Frank and Hannah PICKUP, in the 13th year of her age.

SHANAHAN
Month's mind of the late James M. SHANAHAN, at St. John's Chapel,
Clermont and Greene ave on Monday, the 13th inst, at 9:30am.  Relatives
and friends are invited to attend.

VAN WINKLE
On Friday morning, April 10, Leah, widow of the late George W. VAN
WINKLE.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her
funeral from her lateresidence, 233 St. Marks av, at 2pm on Monday,
April 13.

WEEKS
In New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Elizabeth WEEKS, of Bath, ME, mother of Mrs.
James A. MC MICKEN of this city.  Interment at Bath.

A MOTHER'S GRIEF
FAINTING IN THE CARRIAGE WHICH CONTAINED THE BODY OF HER CHILD
At eleven o'clock this morning a coach, in which were two ladies and a
coffin, stretched from seat to seat, while on its way up Meserole avenue
to Calvery Cemetery, stopped near Manhattan avenue, the driver jumped
from his seat and a crowd collected.  One of the occupants of the coach,
Mrs. Emma BOSTWICK, residing in Charlton street, New York, was shrieking
pitifully and hysterically clasping the coffin.  Her friend tried to
restrain her, but was unsuccessful  Mrs. BOSTWICK was finally removed
from the coach and stimulants were procured.  After a delay of fifteen
minutes, she was sufficiently calmed to proceed on her journey.  The
child died yesterday morning and her husband's death occurred only a few
months ago.

FROM THE DEAD-A MESSAGE WHICH STOPPED MARY ERB'S FUNERAL
THE CORONER INTERFERES AND THE MOURNERS ARE THROWN INTO CONSTERNATION -
SAID TO HAVE A CARD ACCUSING HER HUSBAND OF POISONING HER.
Mrs. Mary ERB, whose residence was at the corner of Buffalo avenue and
Pacific streets, died at 10 o'clock on the evening of the 8th inst.  The
doctor's certificate stated that she had died from puerperal
peritonitis, and arrangements were made for interring the body in
Cypress Hills Cemetery this afternoon.  The cortege was about to start
at one o'clock when an officer of the twelfth Precinct entered the house
and showed an order from  Coroner HESSE prohibiting the funeral.  The
relatives and friends were plunged into consternation, which was
intensified when they found the reason of the Coroner's action.  It
appears a man named John PARKS, of No 1015 Broadway presented himself at
the Twelfth Precinct Station House and informed Captain FOLK that Mary
SERREY, of 1762 Dean street, had told him that she had in her possession
a card signed by the deceased, Mrs. ERB, in which it was stated that she
had been poisoned by her husband, Jacob ERB.  No particulars were
given.  ERB is a mason and has hitherto borne good character.  An
inquest will be held tomorrow and in the meantime the police are
investigating the case.

11 April 1885 
BEBEE
On April 10, Abigail B.  BEEBE, widow of Stanson BEBEE, in her 87th
year.  Funeral services from her late residence, 112 Henry st, Sunday,
April 12 at 3pm.

BOODEN
On Friday, April, Mary BOWLING, only child of Thomas and Lizzie BOODEN,
aged 1 year, 8 months and 10 days.  Relatives and friends of the family
are respectfully requested to attend the funeral from the residence of
her parents, 314 Fifth st E. D. on Sunday, April 12 at 2 o'clock.

BROSNAN
Of pneumonia, William BROSNAN, at his late residence, 88 Union st, in
the 55th year of his age.  Funeral from St. Stephen's Church, corner
Summit and Hicks sts, Monday morning at 10 o'clock, where a solemn
requiem mass will be offered up for the repose of his soul.  Relatives
and friends of the family and of his son, Rev. J. A. BROSNAN, are
invited to be present.  Interment at Calvary.

DOUGLASS
On Thursday, April 9, Mary E. DOUGLASS, wife of William DOUGLASS in her
59th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, 98 Reid av, on Sunday, April 12 at 2 o'clock.
We weep for mother, yet our loss
Is her eternal gain;
Her hope was in the Saviour's cross,
With Him she'll ever reign.

FARRELL
On Saturday, April 10,  Mary J, beloved wife of John F. FARRELL , in the
40th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from her late residence, 21 Main st, on Tuesday,
April 13 at 9:30am; thence to the Church of the Assumption, corner York
and Jay sts, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10am.

FREEL
Anniversary Mass - On Monday, April 13 at 10 o'clock, a solemn requiem
mass will be celebrated for the Rev. Frances J. FREEL, D.D., in the
Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Sidney place.  Reverend clergy,
relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

GROTH
On Thursday, April 9, George GROTH, aged 24 years.  Funeral services at
his late residence 335 Bridge st, on Sunday, 12th inst.

HADDAWAY
In Brooklyn, April 10, 1885, Clara A. HADDAWAY, in the 58th year of her
age.  Funeral services Monday, April 13, 1885, at 2pm from her late
residence, 50 Lefferts place.  Interment private.  [Wilmington, Del.
papers please copy.]

JARVIS
Suddenly on the 10th inst, Isaac P. JARVIS, in the 74th year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral form his
late residence, 28 Second st, E. D. on Monday, 13th inst., at 8 o'clock
pm.  Remains will be interred at Norwalk, Conn, on Tuesday.

MARTIN
Suddenly, on the 9th instant, Captain Levi MARTIN, aged 63 years.
Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral Sunday, April 12 at 1pm from the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
corner of Third place and Clinton st.

MCGOVERN
On Saturday morning, April 11, at the residence of her son, Walter, 388
Grand st, corner Union av, Mrs. Christina MCGOVERN, widow of the late
Thomas MCGOVERN, aged 83 years and 11 days.  Her remains will be taken
to St. Mary's Church, corner Leonard and Maujer sts, where a solemn
requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul, at 10am, on
Monday, April 13.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral.

MCGUIRE
At 18 Bridge road, near Sands st, April 19, 1885, Thomas MCGUIRE, native
of Drumgill, County Cavan, Ireland, aged 44 years.  Friends and
relatives are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Monday

O'CONNOR
In this city on Friday, April 10, Lawrence O'CONNOR, a native of the
County of Wexford, Ireland in the 78th year of his age.  Funeral from
the residence of his son, Lorenzo O'CONNOR, 141 Canton st, on Sunday,April 12

PICKUP
April 10, 1885, Fannie CHESTER, eldest daughter of Frank and Hannah
PICKUP, in the 13th year of her age.  Funeral from the residence of her
parents, Sunday, April 12, at 3pm.

SEWARD
On Saturday, April 11, 1885, Emma Louise, wife of Benjamin SEWARD, and
daughter of the late Captain B. FRANCIS.  Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the funeral on Monday, the 13th, at l o'clock pm.
Services to be held in Christ Church, Bedford av.

SHANAHAN
Month's mind of the late James M. SHANAHAN, at St. John's Chapel,
Clermont and Greene avs, on Monday, the 13th inst., at 9:30am.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

SINEY
On Friday, April 10, Mrs. Nancy SINEY, relict of Robert SINEY, in the
95th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral at the residence of her son, John S. SINEY, 243 South Ninth st,
on Monday, 13th inst, at 2pm.  Interment at Cypress Hills.

VANWINKLE
On Friday morning, April 10, Leah, widow of the late George W.
VANWINKLE.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend
her funeral from her late residence, 233 St. Marks av, at 2pm on Monday,April 13.

MISS MARY MCLAUGHLIN
After an illness of ten days with pneumonia, Miss Mary MCLAUGHLIN, niece of 
ex-register McLAUGHLIN, died at her late residence, No. 93 Lawrence street.  
The deceased was a Christian woman, who devoted a great deal of her time in 
the unostentatious way to works of charity.  In the homes of the humble she 
ministered to the sick and needy.  She was a woman of many virtues and strongly 
endeared to a large circle of friends.  Funeral services of the remains were 
performed in the De Bovoise street R.C. church, on Thursday afternoon, last, 
and the interment took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush,.  The 
funeral was largely attended.

INVESTIGATING MRS. ERB’S DEATH.
THE CONTENTS OF THE STOMACH TO BE ANALYZED.
Coroner Henry J,. HAESSE, Deputy Coroner Joseph MERKERT and Post Mortem 
Surgeon VALENTINE this morning visited the house No 1742 Dean street and 
examined the body of Mrs. Igancia P. ERB, who died there on Wednesday 
after the birth of an infant on the 3d instant.  The visit was made in
 consequence of a note left by deceased charging her husband with having 
poisoned her, as has already been reported  The stomach was taken for 
analysis, and the inquest in the case was set down for Tuesday at the
Twelfth Precinct Police Station.

UNIDENTIFIED--THE BODY THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF MISSING EDITOR CONANT.
FOUND IN CONEY ISLAND CREEK BY TWO COLORED LADS - THE INQUEST THIS MORNING.  
MRS. CONTANT UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE BODY - MANY POINTS OF RESEMBLANCE - 
A MISSING STENOGRAPHER.
Yesterday morning, while two colored lads, Edwin and Willie POWELL were 
looking for driftwood at low tide along the little stream which makes the 
big heap of sand, Coney Island, they came upon the body of a man in the reeds 
on a strip of land called "High Horse Island" in local nomenclature.  The spot 
was but a few feet from the bridge over which Gunther’s road crossed the stream.  
The body was sitting in a posture and so badly decomposed as to make identification
other than by the clothing an utter impossibility.  Features and extremities 
alike were wanting.  A black derby hat blue overcoat and suit of dark check 
cloth, with white shirt, red undershirt and laced shoes with over gaiters covered 
the list of articles worn.
As this costume much resembled that worn by Mr. S. S. CONANT the long missing 
editor of Harper’s Weekly, the Brooklyn police said and the family were notified 
by H. W, CRANE a painter of No. 79 Sackett street, this city, who was at work 
on the island near the point where the body was found.
This morning the remains were removed to Undertaker STILLWELL’s Morgue in Gravesend.  
About nine o’clock Justice WARING impaneled a jury and held an inquest, resulting 
in the decision that death was due to drowning, but making no attempt at identification.
Mrs. CONANT and Mr. DOUD, Mr. Contant’s brother in law, arrived just after the 
inquest closed.  The pocket of clothing contained a folding comb similar to 
one carried by Mr. CONANT, a buckhorn handled jackknife and a circular of the 
Brooklyn Combination Company, but nothing more; the collar button was of pearl, 
so was that worn by the missing man.  The hat and coat, too, were very like 
those worn when he left his home.
Mrs. CONANT was unable to identify the suit and took samples of cloth with 
her to be submitted to the tailor who made the last suit worn by her husband.  
Should he fully recognize it little doubt will remain that the corpse is that 
of Mr. CONANT.  Until then, however she prefers to believe that Mr. CONANT 
is still alive.
One of the reports concerning Mr. CONANT’s stay on Long Island stated that when 
last seen he was walking along the beach where the corpse was discovered.  It 
is surmised that he might have fallen from the bridge and frozen to death in 
the icy water.
In opposition to this however Landlord Gus COHEN with whom Mr. CONANT stayed 
for a day, declared that he put him on board a train for this city, and that 
the conductor told him of Conant’s safe arrival here.  It was COHEN who sent 
a note to Harper’s by a forgetful friend, who carried it in his pocket for a 
week and then returned it.  
The body will be held until Monday for further identification.
Mr. Erastus HALL HAIGHT a stenographer who resides in Jersey City, resembled 
Mr. Conant not only in his appearance, but his clothing.  Mr. Haight was younger 
and smaller than Mr. Conant, and has been missing since February 28 last.  
Some persons believe that the body found in the Coney Island Creek is that of 
Mr. Haight, and his friends, have been notified to see it at the Gravesend Morgue.  
They went down this afternoon.  Whether or not they identified the remains the 
reporter was unable to ascertain, as the hour at which they arrived was close 
upon the time when the Eagle goes to Press.

Daniel D. CONKLIN, one of the old time whaling captains, died  suddenly in Greenport.

12 April 1885 
BISHOP
Suddenly, on Saturday, April 11, Frankie, only son of William H. and
Emmeline BISHOP, in the 15th year of his age.  Funeral services at the
residence of his parents, 66 Suydam st, Monday, April 13 at 2pm.

BUTLER
April 10, 1885, Dr. John BUTLER, formerly of this city.  Funeral
services at his late residence, 110 East Twenty sixth st, NY at 1
o'clock pm April 13.  Relatives and friends invited to attend.  Please
omit flowers.  Interment private.

PIKE
On the 10th inst, at 192 Smith st, Henry R. PIKE, in the 51st year of
his age.  Friends and relatives are respectfully invite to attend
funeral on Monday, 13th inst, at 2pm.

SWITZER
Of pneumonia, Martha SWITZER, wife of Andrew O. SWITZER, in the 58th
year of her age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence 228 Nassau st, on Monday, April 13, at
2pm.  Interment at Greenwood.
Farewell, dear husband!  My life is past,
My love for you until death did last;
And after me no sorrow take,
But love the children for my sake.

WHIPPLE
On Saturday, April 11, Florence May, daughter of Seth L. and Mary
WHIPPLE, aged 5 years and 6 days.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her
parents, 353 Court st, on Thursday, April 14
[Massachusetts papers please copy.]

WILLEY
Suddenly, at Westfield, NY, Friday, April 10, George P. WILLEY, in the
64th year of his age.  Funeral services at Westfield, Monday, April 13.

NOT MR. CONANT’S REMAINS.
THEREMAINS FROUND IN CONEY ISLAND CREEK NOT YET IDENTIFIED.
The body of the man which was found in Coney Island Creek, near the Gunther 
railroad crossing, has not yet been identified.  It was supposed to be that 
of Mr. S. S. CONANT, the missing editor of Harper’s Weekly.  It is now 
positively certain that such is not the case.  It was also believed that 
it might be the body of Erastus HALL HAIGHT the Jersey City Stenographer, 
who has been missing since February 28, but one of his relatives visited 
Stillwell’s morgue, at Gravesend, and positively states that the remains 
are not those of Mr. HAIGHT.  The body still remains at STILLWELL’s, and 
so far is unidentified.

AN EMPTY SEARCH FOR GOLD.
EXAMINATIONS MADE IN THE CELLAR OF A MAN WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Some amusement has been afforded a social circle in Hempstead, by the 
search that has been made for gold in the cellar of a house of the late 
Valentine DORION, in Hempstead, by relatives who though they inherited a
considerable estate from him, nevertheless considered that there must be 
some more money left for distribution, and to find it, they have dug up 
and sifted with great care the earth in the cellar to the extent of 
almost undermining the foundations.  Mr. DORLON committed suicide several 
months ago, and his money was found secreted in different parts of his 
residence, from cellar to garret.  This gave rise to the belief that 
he had some of his wealth buried in the cellar, but not so much 
as a penny was found.

SKELETONS.--THE DISCOVERY MADE ON THE HALL OF RECORDS SITE.
LABORERS DISINTER THE REMAINS OF A WOMAN AND CHILD 
CORONER MENNINGER’S THEORY.  
THE GAMBLING DEN WHICH STOOD ON THE CORNER OF BOERUM PLACE AND FULTON STREET.
Coroner MENINGER was notified this morning that some human bones had been 
found by the workmen who are digging out the ground next to the Court House 
for a foundation for the Hall of Records which is to be erected.  The Coroner 
went there this morning and examined the portions of the skeletons found.  He 
states that they are parts of the bones of an adult woman and a child.  The 
woman’s skull is in good state of preservation, and the upper jaw contains a 
set of well preserved teeth.  The skull of the child is in fragments.  An 
Eagle reporter asked the Coroner if the remains might have been the property 
of some physician or medical student.
"No," he said, "I fancy that there may have been a graveyard here at some 
time and that these bones are portions of bodies which were interred there."
"An old Brooklynite said to the reporter:
"During the revolutionary period there was a fort and fortifications about 
where the corner of Boerum street and Atlantic avenue now is.  The fort 
was called Fort Swift, and there were several houses in the vicinity.  There 
was at that time a burying ground, which was located about where the 
Court House stands, and I should not be surprised if these workmen do not 
come across many more skeletons."
Coroner MENNINGER ordered the bones found to be sent to the Morgue and an 
inquest will probably be held.
The spot where the skeletons were found is just about where the old 
livery stable of Ephraim SNEDEKER formerly stood.  The structure was 
demolished ten or twelve years ago.  Contiguous to the stable was a 
bar room, which was the rendezvous of may old Brooklynites with sporting 
proclivities.  Gambling to a considerable extent was reported to be carried 
on in a rear part of the building, and the place did not enjoy the best of 
reputations among the respectable people of the vicinity.

Long Island-A LITTLE GIRL POISONED BY EATING BIRCH BARK.
Ethel DAVIS, seven years old, of Port Jefferson, daughter of Captain E. W. DAVIS, 
was fatally poisoned by eating birch bark.

Long Island-The funeral of Miss Mary STRONG, the last member of the STRONG family on 
Long Island, will take place at Setauket tomorrow.

Long Island-Mrs. Miranda SMITH, who died at Roslyn a few days ago, aged 86, was the 
mother of Captain SMITH the hero of the Seawanhaka disaster.

DID HE POISON HIS WIFE?
MRS. IGNACI PORTIA ERB’S DEATHBED CHARGE.
THE FACTS ABOUT THE DEA STREET MYSTERY SO FAR AS THEY HAVE COME TO LIGYHT 
A PROBKLEM WHICH CHEMICAL ANAYSIS WILL SOLVE.
The case of Mrs. Ignacio Portia ERB, who died at her house, No 1742 Dean street, 
on Wednesday evening, during puerperal illness, creates much excitement in the 
neighborhood, owing to the note which she wrote immediately before her death, 
and which read:  "My husband poisoned my system, my blood, this afternoon.  He 
did not mean to do it.  My mouth, my mouth is all swollen now, as you can see."
An Eagle reporter yesterday found Mr. John PARK in his apartments on the third 
floor of No 1015 Broadway with a young man who gives his name as Walter J. FAY.  
Mr. PARKS is reported to have been the individual who informed the Twelfth 
Precinct police of the case though he denies it.  He said to the reporter:
"I have known the deceased and her husband for the past three years.  They 
lived o the same floor with me in this house about a year, and left two years 
ago to occupy the house where they have ever since been living, No. 1742 Dean 
street.  Jacob ERB, the husband, is an operative mason. The house in which he 
lives was left to him by his mother, who died about a year ago He has five children, 
all living, and  one only a week old.  ERB was known to me as a sober man, 
though I have seen him occasionally take a glass of ale.  He and his wife 
always seemed to live happily while in the house.  I don’t know anything about 
the manner in which they may have lived since, but I never heard that there was 
any trouble between them.  My wife went to see the deceased   the night before 
she died, her demise being then expected.  Erb stated to me after her death that 
his wife had accused him of poisoning her."
Here Mr. PARK became restive and absolutely refused to make any further statement, 
assigning as his reason that he did not want to he 'hard feelings against him.'
The young man, Walter J. FAY, came to his relief, saying:  
"Let me tell the whole story:  I know more about it than he does.  It was I who 
gave the information.  I reside in Washington, DC and had been stopping with 
Mr. PARK for a few days.  While sitting at supper with Mr. and Mrs. Park, the 
latter spoke of the illness of Mrs. Erb and wished me to go and seed her.  I went, 
but when I arrived at the house in Dean Street the woman was already dead.  I saw 
her remains, and while there became engaged in conversation with people who had
assembled.  I heard a lady whose name I do knot know say that the deceased had handed 
a piece o0f paper to her sister in law, Mrs. John ERB, in which she stated that her 
husband had poisoned her.  I did not see the piece of paper myself.  I then went 
to Chapman’s undertaking establishment and telephoned for the Coroner HESSE, but 
failed to reach him.  I waited then till yesterday morning, when I went down to 
the Twelfth Precinct Station and stated the facts to Captain FALK.  More about 
the manner I do not know."
During the statement, Fay was frequently interrupted by Park, who was anxious 
that no person’s name should be given for fear of 'hard feelings.'
The reported jumped on a Reid avenue car and getting off in the neighborhood of 
Crow Hill found after some difficulty a neat two story frame dwelling perched on 
a hill with a piece of black crape on the door.  Learning that this was the Erb’s 
residence, he followed some people throu8gh a gateway to the rear and there met 
Jacob Erb, a middle aged man with reddish hair.  On learning the object of the 
reporter’s visit, he readily agreed to answer any questions and said:
"The morning my wife died, and when her death was already considered certain, 
I called a Catholic clergyman to administer to her the last rites of the Church.  
About an hour before she expired she said to me "Papa take off the blue shirt 
and put on a white shirt and lie down here beside me’, and I did so, but as I 
had not slept for nearly five nights, during which  sat up and waited on her, 
I fell asleep, and when I awoke she called upon me to give her her medicine, 
and I offered it to her but she had had not taken more than one third part 
of it when she lost all utterance and presently expired  Before this, however 
I saw her write on a piece of paper what has been published, and when I learned 
what it was I felt very bad.  I told my physician, Dr. RANDOLPH, and he told 
me not to mind it.  My wife had had puerperal fever sine Tuesday.  Fay 
afterward accused me of poisoning my wife and told me he had a warrant for 
my arrest.  I feel terribly struck by this blow, left as I am withy these 
five little children.  That is the oldest (pointing to a little fellow about 
nine years old
Mrs. Mary LEWY, of No 1019 Broadway, a young woman of rather prepossessing 
appearance said:  "I was present when Mrs. ERB died.  Shortly before her death 
she passed the piece of paper to me, and I handed it to her sister in law, 
Mrs. John Erb.  I saw Mrs. ERB for some days before her death and I did not 
doubt that she was in her right mind till I read the piece of paper.
The stomach and contents were removed yesterday morning by Dr. Valentine for 
analysis.  The inquest is to be held on Tuesday at the Twelfth Precinct Station House.
The deceased was aged 28 years, 9 months and 27 days.  Her father was a Mexican 
and her mother a Spaniard.  As she lay in a back room, the appearance of the 
feature indicated extreme pain at the moment of dissolution, the lips looking 
swollen and purple.

CHARLES W SLACK, Boston, Mass April 11
Hon. Charles W. SLACK died today of pneumonia, aged 60 years.  He was editor 
of the Commonwealth, a weekly newspaper, and Internal Revenue Collector of 
the Boston district.

WILLIAM A. BRAMAN.  Springfield, Mass, April 11
Rev. William A. BRAMAN, of the New England Conference, stationed at Hopkinton, 
died here suddenly of heart disease at one o’clock this afternoon.

GEROTHMAN W. CORNELL.  Troy, NY April 11
Gerothman W. CORNELL, sheriff for two terms and postmaster for seven years 
at Lansingburg, NY died today.  He retired from public office several years ago.

GEORGE B. DIXSWELL.  Boston, April 11
George BASEL DIXWELL died yesterday at his residence in this city, of 
pneumonia, aged 70 years.  A large of his life was passed in Chida, 
where he occupied a prominent position.  He was also Consul General for 
Russia at Hong Kong and at one time the municipal officer of the Foreign 
Concession at Shanghai.

13 April 1885
ANDERSON
On Saturday, April 11, Peter ANDERSON, in the 85th year of his age.
Funeral on Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm from his late residence, 824 ½
Lexington av.  Relatives and friends requested to attend.

BRADBURY
On Saturday, April 11, Lizzie BRADBURY, aged 21 years.  Friends
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 135
½ Ninth st, on Tuesday, April 14, at one o'clock pm.

CAMPBELL
On Sunday, April 12, Mary, widow of the late Patrick CAMPBELL, in the
60th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral from her late residence, 23 Main st, on Wednesday,
15th inst, at 2:30.

CLARK
In Brooklyn, on Sunday, April 12, 1885, of pneumonia, David William, son
of David and Ellen CLARK, in the 23rd year of his age.  Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his parents, 246 South Ninth st, Wednesday, April 15, at
9:30am.  Body will be taken from thence to the Church of the
Transfiguration, Marcy av and Hooper av, where a solemn requiem mass
will be offered for the repose of his soul.

DAISLEY
On April 11, Fannie S. DAISLEY, aged 20 years, daughter of Thomas and
Mary DAISLEY.  Funeral will take place Monday, 13th, at 2 o'clock, from
Park av. P. M. Church.  Interment at Evergreens Cemetery.

DUNKLY
On Saturday, April 11, 1885, of pneumonia, Mrs. Ann M. DUNKLY, widow of
the late Leonard DUNLKY, Sr., aged 83 years.  The relatives and friends
of the family are invited to attend her funeral from her late residence,
1675 Adelphia st, on Tuesday, 14th inst., at 2 o'clock pm.

ENGLERT
On Sunday evening, April 12, Adele, beloved wife of Frederick ENGLERT,
in the 32nd year of her age.  Relatives and friends, also members of
Allemania Lodge, No. 4 DOH, are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, 357 DeKalb av on Wednesday, April 15

FAGAN
On Sunday, April 12, of pneumonia, James FAGAN, the beloved son of James
and Mary FAGAN, in the 13th year of his age.  Funeral on Tuesday, at
2:30 o'clock, from the residence of his parents, 34 Adelphia st.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited.  Interment in Calvary Cemetery.

FARRELL
In this city, on the 11th inst, Mary A. HENNESSEY, the beloved wife of
James FARRELL, in the 28th year of her age.  The relatives and friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, 195 Warren st, Tuesday, April 14, at 2pm

FARRELL
On Saturday, April 11, Mary J, beloved wife of John F. FARRELL, in the
40th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from her late residence, 21 Main st, on Tuesday,
April 14, at 9:30am; thence to the Church of the Assumption corner York
and Jay sts, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 am.

FARNSWORTH -
In Brooklyn, on Sunday morning, April 12, 1885, Mrs. Delia A.
FARNSWORTH, daughter of the late Rev. Joseph D. MARSHALL.  Funeral
services on Tuesday, 14th inst, at 2pm, at the residence of her brother
in law, Frank SQUIER,  310 Lafayette ave.

FRANCIS
In this city, on April 12, 1885, Adele V., wife of John FRANCIS, Jr.
aged 25 years.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral at her late residence, 174 Lexington st, on Tuesday,
April 14, at 1:30pm

GRANT
Saturday, April 11, 1885, Alexander GRANT, father of Wallace GRANT, of
exhaustion, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral services will be held
at his late residence, 196 Livingston st, on Tuesday at 3 o'clock pm
Relatives and friends of his and of his son are invited to be present.
Please omit flowers.  Interment private.

HART - Suddenly, April 12, Armsby, eldest son of William and Janet B.,
in the 37th year of his age.  Funeral private Tuesday at 10am, from 407
Sackett st

HOGG
April 11, at 352 Adelphi st, Brooklyn, NY, Edward Andrew, infant son of
Andrew H and Sallie JOHNSON HOGG, and grandson of the late Captain
Edward P. JOHNSON, of Baltimore.  Interment at Greenmount, Baltimore.
Private.

HORNUNG
On Monday morning, April 13, 1885, our beloved husband and father,
George Gottfired HORNUNG, aged 60 years and 28 days.  Relatives and
friends of the family, also Navigator Lodge F and AM, No 232,  Star of
the Union Lodge, AOGF, No 29,  Veteran Club of the Steuben Guard  and
United Light Butcher Guard  are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No. 44 Main st, on Thursday afternoon,
at 2pm., to Greenwood.

JARVIS
Suddenly on the 10th inst., Isaac P. JARVIS, in the 74th year of his
age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, 28 Second st, ED., on Monday, 13th inst., at 8 o'clock
pm.  Remains will be interred at Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday.

MCGANN
On Monday, April 13, Mr. MCGANN, in the 72nd year of his age, a native
of Kilrush County Claire, Ireland, at the residence of his son in law
Thomas MCNOBLE, 355 Furman st  Funeral on Wednesday, from St. Charles
Borromeo's Church, Sidney place, at 9:30am, where a requiem mass will be
offered for the repose of his soul; thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.

PARKHURST
On Monday, April 13, Emily, wife of Henry M. PARKHURST.  Funeral
services, Wednesday, April 15, at 2 o'clock pm at her late residence,
173 Gates av.

SCHOLEY
On the 13th inst., at 371 Hekrimer st, Herbert LINCOLN, infant son of
Thomas J., Jr. and Nellie SCHOLEY, aged 8 months and 10 days.  Funeral
from Grace ME Church, corner of Fourth and Ovington ave, Bay Ridge,
Tuesday, April 14, 3pm

TRUSDELL
On April 13, at Roselle, NJ.  Emma Jane, daughter of  Guy J and Katie N.
TRUSDELL, deceased.  formerly of Brooklyn, aged 1 year, 5 months and 19
days.  Interment in Evergreens Cemetery.

WHELAN
On Monday, April 13, John F. WHELAN, of the firm of MULLER & WHELAN, and
youngest son of the late Thomas and Agnes WHELAN.  Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral form the residence of her
parents, 353 Court st, on Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm.  Massachusetts
papers please copy.

PATROLMAN HOADLEY’S FUNERAL.
THE SERVICES OF THE REMAINS YESTERDAY - THE POLICE AND GRAND ARMY ESCORT.
The body of Policeman James W. HOADLEY, who was stricken with paralysis 
last Wednesday morning I the Fifth Precinct Station House, after coming 
off duty, and who died a few hours later, rested in a handsome casket in 
the front parlor of his residence, No 63 South Fourth street, at 2 o’clock 
yesterday afternoon, while policemen, war veterans, and citizens in great 
numbers passed around the coffin in single file to take a last look at the 
features of the deceased.  Half an hour later the lid was fastened on the 
casket, which was borne to the hearse at the door.  The sergeants, roundsmen 
and patrolmen of the Fifth Precinct, to the number of fifty-five, under 
command of the veteran Captain WOGLOM, formed o the street ahead of the 
hearse, and in their rear were the comrades of Dakin Post, Chas. G. HALL 
commander, preceded by the fife and drum corps.  The Procession halted at 
the Fourth street M. P. Church, corner of South Third street, and the 
casket was removed to the interior, and placed at the center aisle.  
During the services, which were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. J. WHITE, 
the edifice was crowded.  Mr. White spoke of the services of the deceased 
to his country as a soldier of the late war and to the city as a policeman 
for over twenty-one years.  He had been a good husband and father.  After
the services the casket was again placed in the hearse, and the procession 
reformed and started along South Fourth street on its way to 
Cypress Hills Cemetery.  At Union avenue the escort halted and the hearse 
passed on.  The policemen entered carriages and the comrades boarded 
three street cars in waiting to convey them to the cemetery.  At the grave 
a Grand Army service was conducted.

HUNTING FOR A MURDERER.
THE LONG SEARCH THAT DETECTIVE DONLON HAS MADE FOR JOHN O’CONNELL OF GREENPOINT.
On Sunday, June 19 last year, John MANSTER, an innocent looking German, left 
his boarding house in Greenpoint avenue, Greenpoint, to visit some friends in 
New York.  He had with him a considerable sum of money and during the afternoon 
imbibed so freely that he became intoxicated.  About eight o’clock he returned 
to Greenpoint, but instead of going directly home he staggered along Manhattan 
avenue until he reached Clay street, where he encountered several men standing 
on the corner.  He tried to pass them but they would not allow him, and before 
long they cultivated his acquaintance.  MANSTER, to make his acquaintance with
his newly made friends as short as possible, invited them into a neighboring 
saloon to have a drink.  In paying for it he displayed a roll of bills which 
caught the eyes of several of the men.
Under the pretext of tightening Manster’s cravat John OROURKE, one of the men, 
tried to snatch the money from his hands.  Although the latter was intoxicated 
he struck O’Rourke in the face.  A general fight seemed imminent and the disturbers 
were finally ejected.  The two men renewed their quarrel on the sidewalk and 
blows were again exchanged.  All then repaired to another saloon a block distant, 
Manster treating several times. 
It was nearly midnight when they left, and Charles CUMMISKEY and John O'CONNELL 
suggested that they all go to Hunter’s Point and have a racket.  Manster 
reluctantly accompanied them, the other two being Owen MURRAY and Thomas WARD.  
The others, who numbered six, remained behind.  Several saloons were visited 
and considerable liquor was taken by them, O’Connell, it is alleged forcing 
Manster to drink against his will.  At two o’clock Monday morning the party 
acted in a boisterous manner near the bridge and were ordered away by a policeman. 
They crossed the bridge to Greenpoint.  What occurred between two and three o’clock 
is not definitely known.
At three o’clock, as officer O'DONNELL was patrolling his post on Manhattan 
avenue near Clay street, he discovered a man lying motionless and with face 
down in the gutter.  Going nearer he found the man surrounded by a pool of 
blood which was still flowing from a terrible wound in the head.  He came to 
the conclusion that the man while intoxicated had fallen on his head and so 
received his injuries.  Assistance was procured and the injured man was removed 
to the station house.  There it was found that he was suffering from other wounds 
on the head and body.  The ambulance was summoned and it was deemed necessary to 
remove him to the hospital immediately.  He lingered for several days and finally
died, death being attributed to the injuries he received.  The surgeon gave it as 
his opinion that the man had been struck with some blunt instrument.
The police made diligent search for the man in whose company Manster was last 
week and finally obtained a clue which resulted in the arrest of John J. O'ROURKE, 
for felonious assault.  O’Rourke flatly defied that he had anything to do with the 
death of Manster, but he was nevertheless held by Justice NEAHER.  A few days later, 
Detective DONALON arrested 
Thomas CROGEN,  
Fred FOSTER,  
Thomas WARD,  
Owen MURRAY,  
Charles LAFFERTY,  
Daniel J. KENNEDY, 
Charles CUMMINSKEY, 
Charles J. ANDERSON and James CASEY  as being implicated in the crime.  
KENNEDY made a clean breast of the whole affair and said that Manster had got into 
a quarrel with O’Connell about some trivial matter, and the latter in his fury 
drew a sand bag and struck him several times over the head, and after kicking 
him threw him into the gutter.
The men were all taken before Justice Naeber, and after a thorough examination 
were released on their own recognizance, and a warrant issued for the arrest 
of O'CONNELL.  When the police went to his home on Franklin street, Greenpoint 
to arrest him, they discovered that he had fled.  Detective DONLAN worked 
energetically on the case, and several ties located his man in various cities, 
but was unsuccessful to effect his arrest.  Last Fall a picnic was announced 
to be held in Long Island City, and word was given the detective that O’Connell 
had told a friend that he would be present and join in the festivities.  The 
detective secreted himself in a secluded part of the park and awaited the 
arrival of O’Connell.  He did not come, having evidently been warned in the 
meantime.  Since then he has been tracked to several places in the vicinity of 
New York, at one time a cue having been obtained that he was stopping at the 
residence of a sister in New York.  In what manner he communicates with his 
parents, who still reside on Franklin street, it is not known.
Manster was engaged to be married to a young lady who is still in Germany, 
and who had intended to come to this country last Christmas and marry him.

DAVID W. CLARK
Son of Mr. David CLARK, a well to do resident of the Eastern District, died at 
his parent’ home at No. 245 South Ninth street, yesterday.  The deceased, who 
was only 21 years old, had been learning to be pilot at Sandy Hook for four 
years and gave promise of a bright future.  He was taken with pneumonia a week 
ago and the disease had been mastered when typhoid malaria supervened and 
terminated his existence.  A requiem mass will be celebrated over the remains 
in the Transfiguration Church, on Hooper street and Marcy avenue, by Father KIELY 
and assistants on Wednesday morning.

DR. EDWARD T. ELY
Late of New York, died in Rochester yesterday at the age of 34.  Young as he 
was he had made an abiding name in the medical profession and was well known 
both in New York and Brooklyn.  He was associated for several years with Dr. D B. 
St. ROOSA, and was recognized as an authority in the medical specialty of 
diseases of the eye and ear.  His contributions to medical journals attracted 
the attention of the profession.  A little more than two years ago Dr. Ely was 
attacked by a hemorrhage of the lungs, and to this disease and the complications 
that followed, he fell a victim.  Dr. Ely was married and leaves a widow and one 
child.  He was a relative of the Hon. B. D. SILLIMAN, of this city.  He was the 
son of the late Dr. William Dr. ELY, of Rochester, one of the most eminent 
physicians in the State and a brother of Dr. William S. ELY who succeeds to the 
fame and the practice of his father in Rochester and Western New York.

THE BODY AT CONEY ISLAND.
IDENTIFIED AS THAT OF GEORGE MERTZ, OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
There is no longer any question about the identification of the body found 
in the creek at Coney Island last Saturday and supposed at first to be that 
of the missing editor.  The body is that of George MERTZ, a machinist who 
resided at 510 Grand street with his wife and two children up to November 28 last, 
when he disappeared.  He had been employed at the Brooklyn Sugar Refinery in the 
Easter District until last April, when he resigned after quarreling with the 
superintendent.  He had not found any work up to the time of his disappearance 
and became despondent.  Mrs. MERTZ supported the family in the meantime by working 
at dressmaking.
The police traced the missing man to Pier No. 3, North River, from which the 
steamers sail for Cuba, and Mr. WINTINGHAM,  Mertz’s brother in law, consoled 
the family by urging the theory that Mertz had gone to Cuba, working his way on 
one of the steamers, where men acquainted with the business of sugar refining 
were then in demand.  This theory was exploded later.
Though the body found at Coney Island was unrecognizable Mrs. Mertz had no 
trouble in identifying it, the forefinger of the right hand being missing, having 
been shot off.  She also identified the knife and the comb found on the body.  
Mrs. Mertz resides at 889 Hancock street.

DROWNED WHILE FISHING
A MAN SEIZED WITH A FIT FALLS INTO THE WATER
[Special to the Eagle]
Rockaway Beach April 13
Yesterday afternoon a number of men were standing on HAMMILL’s dock 
fishing for flounders in Jamaica Bay.  Fritz FENEHS was one of the number.  
Suddenly while hauling in his line he was seized with a fit and fell into 
the water.  Before any assistance could be rendered he was drowned and his 
body was kept from going out with the tide by a fishhook which caught in his 
clothing.  The body was in the water for at least ten minutes and resuscitation 
was impossible.  Coroner CRONIN held an inquest today and the jury rendered a 
verdict of accidental death by drowning.  The decreased was twenty nine years of age.

A DIVORCED WOMAN’S SUICIDE.
Dying from the Effects of Poison Taken Over Three Weeks Ago.
Dr. J. G. LA ROE, of No. 103 Milton street, Greenpoint, reported at the
Fifth Precinct Station House this morning that Jennie TARLETON, aged 31
years, had died at the residence of Mr. AVERY, No. 73 North Eighth
street, from the effects of a dose of Paris green last night.  He said
that Dr. HESSE had taken an ante mortem statement, but knew nothing more
about the case.  An officer was sent to make an investigation, but he
could learn nothing more than that the deceased had been a divorced
woman.  An Eagle reporter called at the dwelling.  It is a three story
tenement and the Avery’s occupy half the second floor.  A sister of the
deceased, who resides in Staten Island, was in the front room where the
body, covered with a sheet, rested on tables at the windows.  The
features were those of a rather prepossessing woman.
	The reporter was informed that Mrs. Tarleton was married several years
ago, but that the union was an unhappy one.  A few years after a divorce
ensued.  Mrs. Tarleton worked as a domestic.  She recently assumed
charge of Mrs. AVERY who was very sick.  Her relations with a man whose
name was not divulged so preyed upon her mind that she took a dose of
paris green on the night of the 22nd of last month.  She said nothing
about her attempt at self destruction until she could no longer conceal
the fact, and when a physician was called in the drug had pretty well
done its work.  The utmost secrecy was observed and no report was made
of the case.  The woman should have been removed to the hospital and not
left with the Avery's, who are poor people.  The Coroner was called in
at the last moment and the woman made a statement implicating a man
pretty well known.  “I could not believe anything wrong of the man,” was
the comment of the woman who gave the information.  The inquest will be
held at an early date.
[Paris green    Etymology: Paris, France Date: 1868
 1 : a very poisonous copper-based bright green powder that is used as
     an insecticide and pigment  www.m-w.com]

14 April 1885
ANGUS
On Tuesday, April 14, Charlotte, wife of John ANGUS and mother of
Frances A. BIGGS, in the 73rd year of her age.  The relatives and
friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
services at her late residence, 181 Livingston st., on Thursday evening
at 7:30 o'clock.  Interment private.

BOTTICHER
On Monday, April 13, 1885, Auguste J, wife of Otto BOTTICHER, aged 65
years.  Funeral on Thursday, April 16, at 1pm., from hr late residence,
98 Madison st.

BOURY
On he 13th inst., Mary A. BOURY, widow of Joseph BOURY, formerly of
Baltimore, in the 79th year of her age.  Funeral services Wednesday, the
15th inst., at 8pm., at her late residence, 190 Columbia heights.
Interment at Baltimore.

BOWEN
On Monday, April 13, Edwin C., infant son of Dr. John H. and Emma L.
BOWEN.  Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from their residence, 193 Classon av, on Wednesday, April 15

COVERT
On the 13th inst., Martha COVERT, aged 53 years, 2 months and 13 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, No. 30 Prospect st, at 2pm, on the 15th inst.

CUNNINGHAM
On April 12, Phebe J. CUNNINGHAM.  Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her brother's residence,
136 Lexington av, Wednesday at 2 o'clock pm.

DELANEY
On Monday, April 13, of pneumonia, Michael DELANEY, in the 57th year of
his age.  Funeral on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, from the residence of his
brother in law, James MULLEN, 572 Bedford av. Friends and relatives are
invited to attend.

ENGLERT
On Sunday evening, April 12, Adele, beloved wife of Frederick ENGLERT,
in the 32nd year of her age.  Relatives and friends, also members of
Allemania Lodge, No. 4, DOH, are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral form her late residence, 357 DeKalb av, on Wednesday, April 15,
at 2 o'clock pm

HAMMATT
On Monday , April 13, at the residence of his parents, Edward Elliott,
only son of James E. and Fannie A. HAMMATT, aged 3 years, 9 months.
Funeral private.

HYDE
On Tuesday, 14th inst., Isaac HYDE, Jr.  Friends are invited to attend
funeral services at his residence, Hempstead, LI, Saturday, 18th inst, 3
o'clock pm.  Interment at Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday, LIRR from
Hunter's Point, 2:05; from Brooklyn 2 o'clock

JACOBS
After a lingering illness, John M. JACOBS, in the 58th year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on
Thursday, April 16, 1885, at 2pm from 187 Carlton av

MAHADY
April 14, of Bright's disease, Michael W. MAHADY, son of Edward and
Catharine MAHADY, aged 38 years.  Relatives and friends invited to
attend the funeral form the residence of his brother, 128 Nevins st,
corner Bergen, Thursday at 2pm sharp.

SCHULTZ
Suddenly on Monday morning, at his residence, 44 Cumberland st, G.
William SCHULTZ.  funeral on Thursday at 2pm.  Friends are respectfully
invited.  Iowa papers please copy.

SWEENEY
On the 13th of April 1885, Elizabeth FITZPATRICK, beloved wife of James
SWEENEY, aged 23 years and 10 months.  Funeral from her late residence,
41 Spencer st, on Thursday, April 16 at 2 o'clock.  Friends and
relatives are requested to attend.

WHITBECK
Suddenly, on April 13, of Bright's disease, Jacob R. WHITBECK, in his
51st year.  Interment at Hudson, NY

DEATH OF HENRY B. HYDE
Henry B. HYDE died at his home in Hampstead last night.  He was one of
the most prominent merchants in the hide and leather business in New York.

15 April 1885
BERGER
A solemn requiem mass will be offered for Mrs. Mary BERGER at St.
Charles Borroneo's, Sidney place, on Friday at 10am.

ELLIOTT
On Tuesday, April 14,  Thomas F. ELLIOTT, Eldest son of James and
Johanna ELLIOTT, in the 36th year of his age.  Relatives, friends and
members of the New York Young Men's Roman Catholic Benevolent
Association are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 125 Twelfth st, South Brooklyn, at 10 o'clock am, thence to
the church, St. Thomas of Aquinas, Ninth st, and Fifth av, where a
solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul;
thence to Calvary Cemetery for interment.

FOLEY
suddenly, on Monday, april 13, Clara Z. wife of John R. FOLEY.  The
friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 232 West One Hundred and Twenty-ninth st,
New York, at 10 o'clock am, Thursday, April 16; thence to All Saints
Church, corner Madison av and One Hundred and Twenty-ninth st.
Washington DC papers please copy.

HARVEY
On Wednesday, April 15, at his late residence, 45 South Oxford st,
Thomas R. HARVEY, in the 82nd year of his age.  Notice of funeral
hereafter.

HART
April 14, Patrick HART, in the 68th year of his age.  The funeral will
take place from his late residence, 137 Franklin ave, on Thursday, 16th
inst, at 2:30pm

MCCLOSKEY
On Monday, April 13, Henry MCCLOSKEY, Sr. in the 80th year of his age.
Funeral from St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday, the 16th instant, at
10am.  Funeral private.  Please omit flowers.

MCCLONE
Wednesday morning, April 15, Annie, beloved wife of John MCCLONE, in her
32nd year, at her late residence, 197 Huntington st.  Notice of funeral
tomorrow.

MCGORMAN
On Monday evening, April 13, at the residence of Mr. H. KIDDER,  Maggie
MCGORMAN, in the 48th year of her age.  Funeral services at No. 134
North Portland, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  Relatives and friends
respectfully invited to attend.

MITCHELL
Tuesday, April 14, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph I. KIRBY,
No. 73 Gates av, Mrs. Mary Anna PECK MITCHELL, in the 94th year of her
age.  Funeral service at Orange, NJ

MORRELL
On Tuesday, April 14, Elizabeth MESEROLE, wife of John W. MORRELL, in
her 77th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral
services at her late residence 579 Lorimer st, Greenpoint, on Thursday
evening, April 16 at 8 o'clock.

O'TOOLE
On Tuesday, April 14, John O'TOOLE of County Westmeath, Ireland.
Funeral from his late residence, 248 Navy st, on Thursday, April 16 at
2pm.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

PORTER - Suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, Hugh PORTER, in the 67th [might
be 87] year of his age.  The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, 19
First st, S. B. on Thursday, 16th inst, at 2 o'clock pm

SERGEANT
On Tuesday, april 14, at the residence of S. CHICHESTER, 210 Adelphia
st, Anna SERGEANT, relict of the late James SERGEANT, aged 69 years.

SHAY
On Tuesday, April 14, Loutsa, wife of Jeremiah SHAY and daughter of John
and Ann GRIGG in the 30th year of her age.  Relatives and friends re
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No.
223 North Seventh st, on Friday, April 17 at 2pm

SPRING
On Tuesday, April 14, after a long illness, Luther SPRING, in the 73rd
year of his age.  Services at his late residence, 206 Putnam av,
Thursday, the 16th inst, at 3pm.  Interment at Uxbridge, Mass.

SWEENEY
On the 13th of April 1885, Elizabeth FITZPATRICK, beloved wife of James
SWEENEY, aged 29 years and 10 months.  Funeral from her late residence,
41 Spencer st, on Thursday, April 16 at 2 o'clock.  Friends are
relatives are invited to attend.

THE DISASTER IN NEW YORK
An Unsuccessful Search for Bodies Among the Ruins
	The gang of men who worked all night in the ruins of the eight fallen
tenements in West Sixty-second street, New York, turned up nothing save
bricks and broken timbers.  No dead or injured were found, and there was
no sign of life about the ragged heaps of wreck.  At 6 o'clock, with the
daybreak, the men were relieved by 100 fresh men of the Street Cleaning
Department force, and Chief REEVES took charge of the work of rescue.
At least 100 more men were wanted, and urgent demands were sent down
town for them.  Up till 10 o'clock they had not been answered.  Those
that were on the spot were put to the best advantage.  During the night
the efforts of the rescuers were concentrated on the two or three lower
buildings in the row, where it was firmly believed that several men were
buried  With the morning it was taken in hand systematically.  A
beginning was made on the site of the building that had stood furthest
west of the eight.  The debris was thrown into the lot, and when it had
been cleared away down to the cellar work was started on the next one,
the men throwing the wreck of that into the cellar of the first.  Thus,
the row is to be gone through until the last house is reached and the
worst is known.
	Chief REEVES entertains the opinion that there are bodies in the ruins.
The hope grows stronger, however, that this may not be so.  Neither at
the Hospital nor at the Police Station had any inquiries been made for
missing workmen up till  ten o'clock this morning, though this is not
conclusive evidence that there may not be some dead or dying under the
wreck.  Many of the workmen were unmarried Germans without friend or
relative in the city, and living in boarding houses on the east where
BUDDENRICH did most of his building.  Some of these may easily have been
killed  without their absence exciting special inquiry.  No connected
effort to get a correct census of their workmen seems to have been made
by their bosses.
	Word was received at the Corner's office this afternoon of the death at
the Roosevelt street Hospital of Louis WALTERS, the framer, who was
injured internally at Sixty-second street catastrophe.  He is reported
to have resided at No. 185 Ridge street.
	At 1 o'clock this afternoon the police of the Twenty-second Precinct
arrested Charles BUDDENSICK, the contract orof the work of erecting the
building.  He was locked up in the Forth-seventh street Police Station
House, and will be taken to the Yorkville Police court this afternoon.
	The superintendent who had charge of the erection of the buildings said
this afternoon that all the men employed had been accounted for.
	The records of the Board of Health show that no less than thirteen civil
suits for violation of the building laws were brought against BUDDENSIEK
by the Health Department prior to 1879 and about ten since then.

John MCCUE, 63 years old, of 534 Marcy avenue, fell down the back stoop
of his residence, last night, while intoxicated, and striking his head,
was instantly killed.

Long Island-Alvin C.. BENNET, aged 20 years, while out gunning in 
Gardner’s Bay yesterday, fell overboard and was drowned,.  
His body was recovered.

Long Island-Mr. Ebenezer JAYNES, an old and respected resident 
of Smithtown Branch,while on his way home from the railroad depot 
last evening dropped dead in the road. He was apparently in good 
health when he left the depot.

Long Island-Mrs. Isaac KETCHAM, of Half Hollows, in the Town of Huntington, 
dropped dead last evening.

16 April 1885 
Flora J. HARES, 2 years old, died suddenly at 313 Ralph Avenue last 
night.  Coroner HESSE was notified.

BOYLE - In Brooklyn, April 15, 1885, Margaret STRAHN, daughter of Thomas and 
the late Margaret BOYLE.  The friends are respectfully invited to attend her 
funeral from her late residence, 559 Carroll Street, on Friday, April 17, at 
2:30 P.M.

HARVEY - Suddenly, on Wednesday, April 15, Thomas R. HARVEY, in the 82nd year 
of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services 
at his late residence, 45 South Oxford Street, on Friday afternoon at 5 
o'clock.  Interment private on Saturday morning.

HYDE - On Tuesday, 14th inst, Isaac HYDE, Jr., aged 74 years.  Friends are 
invited to attend funeral services at his residence, Hempstead, L. I., 
Saturday, 18th inst, 3 o'clock P.M.  Interment at Greenwood Cemetery on 
Sunday.  L.I.R.R. from Hunter's Point, 2:05 ; from Brooklyn 2 o'clock.

MCGLONE - Annie, beloved wife of John MCGLONE, in the 32nd year of her age.  
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from her late residence, 197 Huntington Street, on Friday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock.

MORRELL - On Tuesday, April 14, Elizabeth MESEROLE, wife of John W. MORRELL, 
in her 77th year.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral 
services at her late residence, 579 Lorimer Street, Greenpoint, on Thursday 
evening, April 16, at 8 o'clock.

PAUL - On Wednesday morning, April 15, of pneumonia, Benjamin S. PAUL, aged 
57 years.  Funeral services on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at 1637 Atlantic 
Avenue.  Private interment.

RAND - On Wednesday, April 15, of meningitis, Elliott Clifton Elderidge, 
youngest son of Charles A. and Minnie Leslie RAND, aged 5 years and 18 days.  
Funeral from the residence of his parents, 777 Bedford Avenue, on Friday, 
April 17, at 11 A.M.

SHANK - In Brooklyn, Wednesday, April 15, Annie E. SHANK, beloved wife of 
Patrick SHANK and daughter of the late Charles and Bridget HARKINS, aged 38 
years.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral services at 
her late residence, 70 Washington Street, on Sunday, April 19, at 2 P.M.

STARLING - On Wednesday, April 15, at the residence of her brother in law, 
185 St. James Place, Annie STARLING.

THE DEATH OF MICHAEL COOLEY
       In the case of Michael COOLEY, who was assaulted by a crowd of roughs 
on Barren Island March 29, and who died from his injuries April 3, as already 
reported in the Eagle, Coroner HESSE held an inquest this afternoon at St. 
Catharine's Hospital.  No facts were brought out in addition to those already 
given.  The jury rendered as their verdict that COOLEY died from injuries 
received at the hands of Peter RHINEHARD, John FROSH, John FRASS, Jacob 
THOMAS and John MANGOLD.

GRUBE'S DEATH
       Coroner MENNINGER held an inquest last evening upon the body of Henry 
GRUBE, one of the riggers employed on the Bridge, and who was killed on the 
morning of April 4 last; by being struck by a New York bound train, while he 
was at work in the Brooklyn station building.
       The testimony of Superintendent MARTIN gives a clear and concise 
account of the matter.  The superintendent said:
       "During the latter part of the night from one o'clock until five in 
the morning, the cars on the bridge are run by a locomotive, one car to each 
locomotive.  It sometimes happens that there is work to be done on one of the 
tracks which run over the bridge and in that case the cars are run back and 
forth on the other track.  It had been proposed to do some work on the 
northerly track on Saturday night, April 4, but on account of the storm on 
Saturday morning it was decided not to do it, and the train dispatcher was so 
informed that he could run both tracks as usual.  Instead of doing the work 
on the track that night it was decided to replace a large iron wheel in the 
engine room under the railway at the corner of Prospect Street.  In order to 
do this it was necessary to secure the cable which propels the cars, so that 
it could not move either way, and the man who was killed, Henry GRUBE, was 
sent up from the engine room below, to the railway to secure it.  He had 
evidently nearly finished his work, which would require some four of five 
minutes, when the train backed out of the station, and striking him dragged 
him about twenty feet, throwing him to the pavement below, a distance of 
about eight feet.  He was soon after removed to the station house, where, in 
about an hour, he died.  He had been employed on the bridge about nine years, 
and was considered a  very careful and trustworthy man.  At the time of the 
above occurrence, the trains were running on a headway of fifteen minutes - 
that is, one left the Brooklyn station every fifteen minutes.
       "I will now state what took place, as I am informed, in the station 
building, and on the part of the employees.  In running the cars after one 
o'clock there are three cars in use.  In the Brooklyn station the trains wait 
about seven minutes after the train from New York arrives and while waiting 
the cars and locomotive occupy the following positions:  One car about forty 
feet from the head of the stairs, next the locomotive and in front of that 
the outgoing car.  Passengers for New York must take the car at the head of 
the locomotive, and while the train is waiting a brakeman is stationed on the 
platform to direct them to enter the front car.  He remained there until time 
for the train to go, and when the conductor gave the signal boarded the front 
car, passed through it to the front platform, which is his position.  This he 
did while the train was in motion, and I am informed he usually reaches the 
front platform when about four or five hundred feet away from the station.  
It was while he was passing through the car that Mr. GRUBE was killed.  GRUBE 
was struck about one hundred and fifty feet from where the train starts."
       Samuel CLARK, the brakeman, corroborated this testimony.  Other 
testimony to the same effect was given by the engineer, train dispatcher, and 
the foreman of the riggers.  It was also proved that the signal lights were 
lit and the bell rung.  Henry MARBOROUGH, a passenger, said he did not see 
any lights lit or hear a bell rung, but saw the deceased as he was struck.
       The jurors returned a verdict of death from concussion of the brain, 
resulting from the accident and added the following censure:
       "And we censure said company for not placing a brakeman in front of 
the car before leaving the station, and recommend that when work is being 
done on the superstructure of said bridge, that a danger signal be exhibited 
at the place where repairs are being made."   

DEATH OF AN OLD OFFICIAL
Lemuel M. BERGEN, cashier of the Bureau of Water Rates, died last night
at his home, No. 95 Quincy street, of consumption, from which he had
been suffering for a long time.  He was nearly 50 years of age and
leaves a wife and two children.  Mr. BERGEN was connected with the City
Works Department and the old water department for about 21 years, and
was an attentive and competent official.

Richard D. DOUGLASS, Superintendent of the Brooklyn Children's Aid
Society, died at the Home on Poplar street yesterday afternoon of
pneumonia.  He was born in Westport, N. Y., in 1837, was prepared for
college in Exeter, N. H., and afterwards was graduated at Amherst in the
class of 1860.  He then took a course at the Bangor Theological Seminary
and graduated in 1863.  He then joined the Christian Commission and was
detailed to the Army of the Potomac.  He was subsequently given charge
of the work at Lookout Mountain.  The next season he was on duty with
General Grant's army before Richmond, and only returned at the end of
the war.  In June, 1867 he took charge of the Special Relief Work of the
Boston Christian Aid Society, working most successfully among outcast
children until 1871.  In 1876 he inaugurated the system of seaside
Summer homes, since successfully continued on a larger scale.  His
connection with the Brooklyn branch of the society began in 1874 and for
some years past he devoted his sole energies to the work here.  He was
known as an indefatigable worker in the society's interest, and in his
death that organization and the children fro whom it cares have
sustained a serious loss.
 
1 May 1885
BARNETT - on Thursday, April 30, 1885, May C., daughter of Thomas J. and 
Sarah J. BARNETT, in the 16th year of age.  Funeral services Sunday, 3d 
inst., at 2:00pm, from her late residence, 546 Willoughby Ave.  Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend.

CONLOGUE - At Coney Island, April 29, James CONLOGUE.  The relatives and 
friends and members of the Knickerbocker Mutual Benefit Society are invited 
to attend the funeral on Saturday, May 2, at 1:30pm at the residence of his 
brother-in-law, John DEVLIN.

DURYEA - At Bay Ridge, Thursday, April 30, Ann L. DENYSE, wife of Henry 
DURYEA, in her 58th year.  Funeral from Grace M.E. Church, Bay Ridge, May 2, 
at 2:30pm.

EDSALL - ON May 1, 1885, Claire, infant daughter of William H., and Adelaide 
L. EDSALL, interment private.

HAMBLIN - ON April 30, 1885, May E. HAMBLIN, only daughter of W.H. and Mary 
A. HAMBLIN, aged 11 months and 27 days.  Funeral private.

HASTINGS - On Thursday, April 30, John W. HASTINGS, in the 75th year of his 
age.  Notice of funeral in tomorrow's paper.

HOPKINS - On Thursday, April 30, Ann HOPKINS, beloved wife of Patrick J. 
HOPKINS.  Funeral on Sunday, May 3, at 2:00pm.

KIRKLAND - At Chicago IL, April 27, John WESLEY, son of Rev. A. H. and Hester 
KIRKLAND, aged 8 years, 5 months, 25 days.  Funeral from the residence of his 
grandmother, Mrs. R. JOHNSON, 88 Raymond St., Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm.

LAWLOR - On Wednesday, April 29, 1885, Catherine LAWLOR, aged 72 years.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from St. 
James Cathedral, Jay St., Saturday, May 2, at 10:00am.

LOWBER - Suddenly, April 29, Jamel C. LOWBER, in the 73rd year of his age.  
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday, 3:00pm., 
from his late residence, 282 Classon Avenue.

MADIGAN - April 30, Helen, wife of James H. MADIGAN.  Funeral from her late 
residence, 993 Fourth Ave., on Saturday, May 2, from thence to Holy Cross 
Cemetery for interment.

McCHAIN - Suddenly, on Thursday morning, April 30, Sophie POND, wife of 
Daniel P. McCHAIN.  Funeral Saturday at 2:00pm., from her late residence, 
Locust Ave., corner of Fulton St., Cypress Hills.  Take rapid transit at 
Flatbush Ave. depot.

McDONNELL - On Friday, May 1, 1885, Michael McDONNELL, in the 68th year of 
his age, native of Lismore County Waterford, Ireland.  Funeral will take 
place from his late residence, 92 Bergen St., Sunday May 3, at 2:00pm.  
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

MILLER - April 30, suddenly of apoplexy, Harry G. MILLER, aged 48 years.  
Relatives, friends, members of Commonwealth Lodge, F. & A. M., and the 
Fountain Gun Club and the Long Island Sportsmen's Association, are 
respectfully invited to attend his funeral at his late residence, 449 
Flatbush Ave., Sunday, May 3, at 2:30pm.

NASON - At Brooklyn, April 30, on pneumonia, Arthur CLIFTON, eldest son of 
Walter EDWARD and Marion E. (DEWING) NASON, aged 5 years, 8 months and 20 
days.  Funeral services at residence of his parents, 375 Sixth Ave., Saturday 
at 3:00pm.  Interment at Orange, Mass.

SWEETLAND - On Thursday, April 30, Benjamin SWEETLAND, in the 44th year of 
his age.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from St. 
Luke's Chapel, Bedford Ave. and Pacific St., on Saturday, May 2, at 10:00am.

TULLY - At Flatbush L.I., on April 30, Edward, the beloved husband of Ann 
TULLY, in the 48th year of his age, a native of the Parish of Killegarry, 
County Cavan, Ireland.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral from his late residence, Prospect St., near Vernon Ave., 
on Saturday, May 2, at 9:00am., thence to the Church of the Holy Cross, where 
a solemn high mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.  Please omit 
flowers.

VAN NESS - On April 17, 1885, Augustus Lee VAN NESS, eldest son of John B. 
and Jennett VAN NESS, aged 10 years, 6 months and 21 days.  

WELCH - On Wednesday, April 29, of consumption, Samuel W. WELCH, husband of 
Ella L. RAY , in the 30th year of his age.  Relatives and friends of the 
family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral services, at his late 
residence, 490 Dean St., on Friday evening at 8 o'clock.  Interment at 
Hempstead, L.I., on Saturday morning; train leaves Flatbush Ave. depot at 11:00am.

Henry G. MILLER
At 5 o'clock last evening Henry G. MILLER, better known as "Harry" MILLER, 
died at his residence on Flatbush Avenue from an attack of apoplexy.  Mr. 
Miller was an enthusiastic sportsman and one of the originators of the 
Fountain Gun Club, which ranks prominently in the New York State Sportsmen's 
Association.  Twelve or fifteen years ago, he started a hostelry on Flatbush 
Avenue, near the Plaza, and conducted it in a manner which commanded 
patronage select and extended.  The Fountain Gun Club was organized there and 
the success of the association is well known.  Mr. MILLER adopted the name of 
the Fountain Club House for his hotel, and made a reputation for himself as a 
caterer by no means confined to Brooklyn.  He was a member of the Coney 
Island Rod and Gun Club and the Prospect Club, and supplied these and the 
Fountain Club with pigeons at their regular shoots.  He was also a member of 
the New York State Sportsmen's Association, and a well known authority in all 
matters pertaining to the rod and gun.  Personally he combined those 
characteristics which made him an especial favorite with all with whom he was 
brought in contact, and a very large circle of friends will be sincerely 
grieved upon receiving the news of his death.  For some time past he had not 
been in good health.  He was troubled with Catarrh, and for some months 
suffered from a complication of diseases.  At four o'clock yesterday morning 
he was seized with an apoplectic stroke.  Three physician's were summoned, 
but medical aid was useless, and after lingering in a comatose state until 
five o'clock last evening he died.  Mr. MILLER was 48 years old, and leaves a 
wife and a bright boy about 10 years of age.  The arrangements for the 
funeral have not been completed as yet.  The members of the organizations to 
which he belonged will attend.

Identified - The Dead Man at the Eastern District Hospital.
The man who was picked up unconscious at North Second and Second Streets 
Tuesday afternoon and who died at the Eastern District Hospital yesterday 
morning, was identified last evening as Samuel WHITMAN.  He resided with his 
family on Withers Street.  His relatives are unable to throw any light on the 
manner of his death.  No person has yet been found who saw him fall from a 
wagon as alleged.  An Eagle reporter had a conversation with Dr. DIMON at the 
hospital.  He stated that death resulted from the bursting of a blood vessel 
in the brain, the injury to which might have been produced by a blow or a 
fall, or from the excessive use of alcohol.  The body was removed to the 
Morgue, where a post mortem will be held.

Found Dead in Bed.
Officer John KIERNAN, of the Second Precinct, was called into the house at 16 
Franklin Place and told that they were afraid something had happened to an 
old woman named Catherine LAWLOR, who lived alone in a room on the top floor, 
but who had not been seen for three days.  The officer broke open the door 
and found her in bed, dead.  She was seventy years old, and a coroner's jury 
decided that she died from heart failure.

ABERLE
On Friday, May 1, William A. ABERLE, aged 23 years and 7 months.  Friends are 
invited to attend the funeral May 3, at 2:00pm, at his late residence, 465 
Clermont Ave.  Will be buried at Greenwood.

COUPLAND
On Saturday, April 25, Henry COUPLAND (native of England), aged 44 years.  
Interment at Greenwood.

GORDON 
On Friday, May 1, 1885, George Lawrence, eldest son of George F. and Isabella 
GORDON, in the 5th year of his age.  Funeral services Sunday May 3, at 
3:00pm, at the residence of his grandparents, 178 Skillman St.  Relatives and 
friends invited.

HASTINGS
On Thursday, April 30, John W. HASTINGS, in the 75th year of his age.  
Relatives and friends of the family, members of Long Island Lodge No. 332, F. 
and A. M. and Olive Branch Chapter.  Rose Croix, are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral from Holy Trinity Chapel, Duffield St., Sunday, May 3

HOPKINS
ON Thursday, April 30, Ann HOPKINS, beloved wife of Patrick J. HOPKINS.  
Funeral on Sunday, May 3, at 2:00pm from her late residence, 99 Fleet Place.

LYNCH
On Friday, May 1, Catherine, relict of James LYNCH, a native of the parish of 
Burt, County Donegal, Ireland, aged 57 years.  Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, 171 
Wyckoff St., on Monday, May 4, at 2:00pm from thence to holy Cross for interment.

MAIN
In this city, Friday, May 1, 1885, Mrs. Phoebe c. MAIN, aged 43 years, wife 
of Isaac MAIN.  Friends and relatives respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from her late residence, 144 Concord St. on Sunday, May 3.

MILLER
April 30, suddenly of apoplexy, Harry G. MILLER, aged 48 years.  Relatives, 
friends, members of Orient Chapter and Commonwealth Lodge, F. & A. M., and of 
the Fountain Gun Club and the Long Island Sportsmen's Association, are 
respectfully invited to attend his funeral at his late residence, 439 
Flatbush Ave, Sunday, May 3, at 2:30pm.  Members of Fountain Gun Club will 
please meet at club room at 2:00pm.

McDONNELL
On Friday, May 1, 1885, Michael McDONNELL, in the 68th year of his age, 
native of Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland.  Funeral will take place from 
his late residence, 92, Bergen Street, Sunday May, 3, at 2:00pm.  Relatives 
and friends are invited to attend.

McLAUGHLIN
On Friday, May 1, Louis E. McLAUGHLIN, the beloved husband of L.E. WELSH, at 
his late residence, 600 Atlantic Ave.  The relatives and friends of the 
family, also the officers and members of Devin Post No. 148, G.A.R. are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, May 4, at 3:00pm 
without further notice.

MORRELL 
Suddenly on Thursday, May 1, Albert Edward MORRELL, only son of Winant and 
Lain MORRELL, JR. aged 3 years and 4 months.  Relatives and friends are 
invited to attend the funeral on Sunday, May 3, at 2:00pm, from their 
residence, 313 Pacific Street.

PERK 
Suddenly, on Friday, May 1, William T. PERK of Westfield, NJ, formerly of 
Brooklyn.  Notice of funeral tomorrow.

QUALEY
On Thursday, April 30, 1885, Thomas QUALEY, aged 23 years and 10 months.  
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late 
residence, 709 Dean Street, on Sunday, May 3, at 2:00pm.  Interment in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.

SHANNON
On May 1, Mary, Relict of Thomas SHANNON, aged 76 years.  Funeral services at 
her late residence 129 Jay Street, at 3:00pm, Sunday, May 3.

SMITH 
On Saturday, May 2, at the residence of her son in law, Oscar HUDSON, 670 
Fulton St., Charity SMITH, aged 81 years.  Funeral services at Amityville, 
L.I., on Monday, May 4, at 1:00pm.

WOLF
The funeral of our late comrade, George WOLF, late of Colonel Samuel ROBERTS' 
One hundred and thirty night New York Volunteers, will take place on Sunday, 
May 3, from his late residence, 301 North Second St. K.D. T. S Dakin Post 
306, G.A.R. will assemble at the post room, 130 Broadway at 1:00pm sharp.  
Flute and Drum corps, same time and place.  Comrades of G.A.R. are invited to 
accompany the post.  By command, Charles G. HALL, Commander.

Long Island News....
Death of a Man Who Had Been A Slave.
-Charles MITCHELL, colored, who died a few days ago at Westbury, aged 90 
years, was an escaped slave from the State of North Carolina, and bore the 
name of his old master.  He had lived in Westbury forty-five years.  After 
the war he went back to North Carolina and visited the lady who was his 
mistress in slavery days, the master being then dead.  His reason for running 
away from the plantation was that he feared being sold into new ownership as 
the result of a lawsuit then pending against Mr. MITCHELL.

-Lawrence TONER died suddenly in Hunter's Point on Thursday morning.  He was 
the proprietor of the Academy of Music in Dutch Kills, in which he carried on 
the saloon business, succeeding William H. WARING, who murdered his brother 
in law, George FREUND.  Heart disease was probably the cause of Mr. TONER'S 
death.  He was the father of the pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in 
Dutch Kills.

Samuel WHITNUM'S Death.
Detective Short Finds That He Did Not Fall from a Wagon.
Samuel WHITNUM, the man who was found in an unconscious condition at North 
Second and Second streets last Tuesday afternoon, and who died at the Eastern 
District Hospital Friday morning, did not, as was supposed, fall out of a 
truck.  After the post mortem yesterday, Coroner HESSE and Dr. J.F. VALENTINE 
stated that death resulted from a fracture of the skull, which could have 
been produced by a fall or a blow with some blunt instrument.  Detective 
SHORT and Officer RILEY made an investigation last night.  They learned that 
the man, who had been working that forenoon, went to a distillery, familiarly 
known as a bucket shop, on North Second Street, near Third, where he drank to 
excess.  He treated a Labitue of the place several times and they left 
together after WHITNUM had purchased a small flask of whiskey.  WHITNUM went 
down North Second Street as far as Second, and his friend, finding that he 
would not treat again, walked away.  It is supposed, in the absence of 
positive knowledge, that WHITNUM fell at the corner and fractured his skull.  
Officer RILEY, when he arrived at the time, found a crowd around the 
unconscious man, but no person could state how he met with his injury.

Lieutenant Louis E. McLAUGHLIN, commander of Devin Post, G.A.R., of this 
city, died at his residence, 600 Atlantic Avenue, at 5 o'clock last evening.  
Lieutenant McLAUGHLIN was born in Brooklyn forty-two years ago the 1st of 
January. He was educated at the public schools, his classmates including 
Senator John J. KIERNAN and several other now prominent citizens.  On the 
breaking out of the war he desired to enlist, but this was objected to by his 
parents.  However, on the morning that he Fourteenth Regiment formed on Fort 
Greene to march to the front, young McLAUGHLIN'S patriotism overcame all home 
influence and he prevailed upon the officers to enlist him. He was forthwith 
furnished with the uniform and sent his school books and clothing to his 
mother.  He marched away with the other brave fellows of that organization.  
Subsequently his father obtained from Secretary STANTON the discharge of his 
son, on the account of his youth.  His father went to the camp on the 
Wednesday preceding the first battle of Bull Run and demanded that the young 
soldier should go to his home.  Young McLAUGHLIN refused to do so, saying 
that after enlisting he would not disgrace his father and mother, nor his 
native city, by leaving his post on the eve of a battle.  He remained and 
participated in the fight with his regiment.  A few weeks after his father 
succeeded in securing his discharge, but the young man finally enlisted in 
the Eighty-second Regiment and went again to the war.  He had his right thumb 
shot off at the Battle of Antietam and received another wound.  He was 
promoted to lieutenancy for bravery.  He was captured by the Rebels and for 
several months was in prison on James Island and Libby Prison, until 
exchanged.  He was detailed to serve on the staff of General CORSE, and, with 
other officers, served in the forage department of SHERMAN'S army from 
Chattanooga to Washington, receiving the thanks of the War Department for his 
energy and integrity.  After the war he was superintendent of the Arms 
Manufactory in Bridgeport, Conn., for several years, where he formed the 
first post of the Grand Army of the Republic in that city.  Subsequently, he 
removed to this city, and was appointed to an office in the Custom House by 
Collector MARRITT.  Lieutenant McLAUGHLIN had been very prominent in Grand 
Army affairs, and at the time of his death was serving his second term as 
Commander of Devin Post.  He leaves a most estimable wife and two children.  
His parents reside at Dido, Tarrant County, Texas.  The Rev. Messrs. LANSING 
and FOSTER will officiate at the funeral on Monday.

2 May 1885
LYNCH - On Friday, May 1, Catherine relict of James LYNCH, a native of the 
parish of Burt, County Donegal, Ireland, aged 57 years.  Relatives and 
friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late 
residence 171 Wyckoff Street, on Monday May 4, at 2 o'clock, from thence to 
Holy Cross for interment.

MAIN - In this city, Friday, May 1, 1885, Mrs. Phoebe O. MAIN, aged 43 years, 
wife of Isaac MAIN.  Friends and relatives respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from her late residence, 144 Concord Street, on Sunday May 3.

MALONE - On May 2, 1885 at 3pm, at 640 Classon Ave., Michael MALONE, aged 35 
years, born in Revenah, County Kilkenby, Ireland.  Funeral Tuesday morning at 
9 o'clock from St. Teresa's Church, Classon Ave and Butler Street.

MILLER - April 30, suddenly of apoplexy, Harry G. MILLER aged 48 years.  
Relatives, friends, members of Orient Chapter and Commonwealth Lodge, F. & A. 
M. and of the Fountain Gun Club and the Long Island Sportsmen's Association 
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral at his late residence, 449 
Flatbush Avenue, Sunday, May 3, at 2:30.  Members of Fountain Gun Club will 
please meet at club room at 2:00.

McARDLE - On Saturday, May 2, Susan McARDLE in her 59th year.  Funeral from 
her late residence, 483 Adelphi Street, on Monday, May 4 at 2:00pm.

McDONNELL - On Friday, May 1, 1885, Michael McDONNELL, in the 68th year of 
his age, native of Lismore County Waterford, Ireland.  Funeral will take 
place from his late residence 92 Bergen Street, Sunday May 3, at 2pm.  
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

McLAUGHLIN - On Friday, May 1, Louis E. McLAUGHLIN, the beloved husband of 
L.E. WELSH, at his late residence, 600 Atlantic Avenue.  The relatives and 
friends of the family also the officers and members of Daven Post No 148, 
G.A.R. are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, May 4 at 
3pm, without further notice.

McLOUGHLIN - On Friday, May 1, Lewis E. McLOUGHLIN, the beloved husband of 
Lucretia E. WELCH, at his late residence 600 Atlantic Ave.  The relatives and 
friends of the family, the members of Devin Post No 148, G.A.R. the 
Fourteenth Regiment War Veterans' Association, the Memorial and Executive 
Committee of Kings County and all members of the Grand Army of the Republic 
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, May 4, at 3pm, from his late 
residence 600 Atlantic Ave.  Headquarters War Veterans' Association - 
fourteenth Regiment, N.Y.S.M. City Hall, May 2, 1885.  Comrades - You will 
assemble at headquarters on Monday May 4 at 2 o'clock pm to attend the 
funeral of our late comrade, L.E. McLOUGHLIN.  Red caps, white gloves and 
badge.  By order of E.B. FOWLER, President.  A. CRANSTON, Secretary.

3 May 1885
Tenement House Horror...
Shocking Scenes at a Fire in New York This Morning.
The Inmates Leaping from Windows - Heart-rending spectacle in First Avenue - 
Driven out by flames - six deaths already reported - many persons injured.
At 1:30 this morning the large five story tenement house at 672 First Avenue 
near Thirty-eighth Street Was discovered to be on fire.  The house was full 
of people who were asleep at the time.  The flames spread rapidly and most 
agonizing scenes quickly ensued.  In attempting to escape, many persons were 
burned or were injured by jumping from windows.  All the ambulances in the 
city were soon on their way to the spot.  Fourteen men, women and children 
have been conveyed to Bellevue Hospital and many of them will die.  Three 
alarms were sounded, bringing a large number of engines to the scene.  2:15am 
- six persons are known to be dead and thirteen injured.
	How the fire originated.
The fire broke out between 12 and 1 o'clock in the rear of John HUMPREY'S 
liquor store, 672 First Avenue, situated in a five story building occupied as 
a tenement.  The flames spread quickly in the inflammable material which 
filled the room where the fire originated.  The hallways of the building were 
soon filled with smoke and when the inmates were aroused, they found escape 
difficult and became panic stricken.  Many despaired of reaching the 
stairways and jumped from the windows.
	The Dead and Injured.
The following dead were reported:
John HUMPHREY'S, his wife, 4 month old baby and servant girl.  Mrs. 
KREPCHAMER, a widow.  Elizabeth HURLEY, who jumped from the third story 
window.  She was 32 years old.

ABERLE - On Friday, May 1, William A. ABERLE aged 23 years and 7 months.  
Friends are invited to attend the funeral May 3, at 2 o'clock at his late 
residence 465 Clermont Ave.  Will be buried at Greenwood.

ARMITAGE - On May 2, 1885, Mrs. Elizabeth ARMITAGE, aged 82 years.  Friends 
and relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at 2:00pm., 
Monday May 4 from the Methodist Church, Warren Street, near Smith.

BURKE - On April 29, 1885, at the residence of her father Edward KILLMER, 
Flora E., wife of William C. BURKE.  Interment at Rhinebeck on the Hudson.

CADENAS - On Saturday, May 2, 1885, Luis M., of Carcas, Vanezuela, 16? 
(possibly 18?) years of age.  Friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence 271 Union Street, on Tuesday, the 5th 
instant, at 10 o'clock.

COUPLAND - On Saturday, April 25, Henry COUPLAND (native of England), aged 44 
years.  Interment at Greenwood.

CROPPER - On Saturday, May 2, 1885, Lavinia CROPPER, in the 75th year of her 
age.  The funeral service will be held at the Central Baptist Church, Bridge 
Street, on Monday, May 4 at 2 o'clock.

FRENCH - On May 2, 1885, Frank FRENCH, in the 25th year of his age.  
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his 
funeral on Tuesday, May 5, from his late residence, Crown Street, near 
Nostrand Ave., at 2pm.

GORDON - ON Friday, May 1, 1885, George Lawrence, eldest son of George F. and 
Isabella GORDON in the 5th year of his age.  Funeral services Sunday, May 3 
at 3pm., at the residence of his grandparents, 178 Skillman St.  Relatives 
and friends invited.

HASTINGS - On Thursday, April 30, John W. HASTINGS, in the 75th year of his 
age.  Relatives and friends of the family, members of Long Island Lodge No 
382, F. and A.M., and Olive Branch Chapter, Rose Croix, are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral from Holy Trinity Chapel.  Duffield St., 
Sunday, May 3 , at 2:30pm.

HOPKINS - On Thursday, April 30, Ann HOPKINS beloved wife of Patrick J. 
HOPKINS.  Funeral Sunday, May 3 at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, 99 
Fleet place.

MORRELL - Suddenly on Thursday, May 1, Albert Edward MORRELL, only son of 
Winant and Lulu MORRELL, JR., aged 3 years and 4 months.  Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral on Sunday, May 3, at 2pm, from 
their residence 313 Pacific Street.

MURRAY - Suddenly on 1st inst. Ebenezer MURRAY in his 67th year.  Funeral 
from his late residence, 418 Van Buren Street on Monday, 4th inst. at 2pm.

PATTISON - ON Saturday, May 2, at his late residence, 296 Washington Ave, 
John Ashton PATTISON, in the 69th year of his age.  Funeral services on 
Tuesday, May 5 at 2:30pm at St. James' Church, corner of Lafayette Ave and 
St. James Place.  It is kindly requested that no flowers be sent.

PEEK - Suddenly on Friday May 1, William T. PEEK of Westfield, NJ, formerly 
of Brooklyn.  Funeral services will take place at Westfield, on Monday May 4, 
at 2:30pm.  Carriages will meet train leaving front of Liberty Street at 
1:00pm, and friends can return by train leaving Westfield 

QUALEY - On Thursday, April 30, 1885, Thomas QUALEY, aged 28 years and 10 
months.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from his 
late residence, 709 Dean Street, on Sunday May 3, at 2:00pm.  Interment in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.

QUINN - On Friday May 1, Catherine, the beloved wife of James QUINN, a native 
of Strathbally, Queens County, Ireland, after a short illness.  Funeral from 
her late residence, Grant Street, Flatbush, on Monday morning, May 4, to 
Church of Holy Cross.

SHANNON - On May 1, Mary, relict of Thomas SHANNON, aged 76 years.  Funeral 
services at her late residence, 129 Jay Street, at 3:00pm, Sunday May 3.

SMITH - On Saturday, May 2, at the residence of her son-in-law, Oscar HUDSON, 
670 Fulton Street, Charity SMITH, aged 81 years.  Funeral services at 
Amityville, L.I., on Monday May 4 at 1:00pm.

WOLF - The funeral of our late comrade George WOLF, late of Colonel Samuel 
Roberts' One Hundred and Thirty-ninth New York Volunteers, will take place on 
Sunday, May 3 from his late residence, 201 North Second Street, E.D. T.S. 
Dakin Post 206, G.A.R. will assemble at the Post Room, 136 Broadway, at 1 
o'clock sharp; Flute and Drum Corps, same time and place.  Comrades of G.A.R. 
are invited to accompany the Post.  Charles G. HALL, Commander.

4 May 1885
Supposed Case of Drowning.
Cornelius O'LEARY, 6 years old of 19 Columbia Street, went yesterday morning 
with a number of other boys to play on the dock at the foot of Pacific 
Street.  He has not been seen since and as his cap was found in the river, it 
is supposed that he fell overboard and was drowned.

BELL - On Saturday, May 2, 1885, William Bertraux, infant son of Laura A. and 
William R. BELL.  Funeral private.

BRISTOW - On Saturday, May 2, John BRISTOW, in the 85th year of his age.  
Funeral services at his late residence, 400 Sixth Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 at 
2 o'clock.

BROWN - On Sunday, May 3, after a lingering illness, Edward L. BROWN in the 
7th year of his age.  Funeral services will be held at his late residence 570 
Lafayette Ave., on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

CARLAN - On May 3, 1885. Charles CARLAN a native of the Parish of Mullagh, 
County Cavan, Ireland, aged 88 years.  His friends and relatives are 
respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday at 2:30pm from his late 
residence, 276 Tillary Street.

CARBREY - In New York, on Sunday, May 2, John L. CARBREY in the 52nd year of 
his age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence 113 East Seventieth Street at 10 o'clock on 
Wednesday morning thence to St. Vincent Ferrer's Church, where a requiem mass 
will be offered at 10:30am.  Interment in Calvary.  

DELANY - ON Monday, May 4 at her late residence, 321 Willoughby Ave., Anne, 
the beloved wife of Patrick DELANY.  Funeral from St. Patrick's Church, Kent 
and Willoughby Aves., on Wednesday morning May 6 at 9:30am.  Please omit 
flowers.

GILL - On Sunday, May 3, Eliza GILL in the 69th year of her age.  Relatives 
and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday at 2:00pm from the 
residence of her son, 284 Bridge Street.

GRAY - Suddenly on Monday, May 4, Elles GRAY, beloved wife of William GRAY, 
residence 103 Hall Street.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

GREGORY - Suddenly in this city on Sunday, May 3, 1885.  Vincent De Paul, 
beloved child of Margaret and Andrew GREGORY, JR., aged 15 months.  Relatives 
and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, May 5, 
at 2 o'clock pm from the residence of his parents, 696 Dean Street, near 
Underhill Avenue.

HAMBLER - ON April 30, 1885, May E. HAMBLER only daughter of W.H. and Mary  
A. HAMBLER, aged 11 months and 27 days.

HULL - ON Sunday, May 3, of congestion of the brain, Elmer Ellsworth HULL, 
aged 24 years and 22 days, son of George W. and Anne Amelia HULL.  Relatives 
and friends are invited to attend funeral on Tuesday at 2 o'clock from his 
later residence 168 South Portland Avenue.

MALONE - On Saturday, May 2, Michael MALONE, in the 35th year of his age, a 
native of County Kilkensy? Ireland.  Funeral will take place on Tuesday 
morning at 9 o'clock from St. Theresa's Church, where a solomn requiem mass 
will be offered for the repose of his soul, thence to the Cemetery of the 
Holy Cross.

MARCY - On May 2, John S. MARCH in the 56th year of his age.  Funeral at his 
late residence, 99 Chaston Avenue this Monday evening at 8 o'clock.  Friends 
are respectfully invited to attend.  Interment at Riverhead, L.I. on Tuesday 
at 1:30pm.

MARTIN - on Sunday, 3rd instant, Samuel MARTIN aged 82 years.  Funeral 
services at the residence of Mrs. A SPOONER, 174 Franklin Avenue, Tuesday 6th 
instant, 3pm.

MEAD - On Thursday, April 30, Rev. Darius MEAD, int he 79th year of his age.  
Interment took place at Greenwich CONN, on Saturday, May 2.

MENDEL - Suddenly on Sunday, May 3.  Catharine MENDEL in the 62nd year of her 
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on 
Wednesday, May 6 at 2 o'clock from 87 Schermerhorn Street.

PATTISON - On Saturday, May 2, at his late residence, 296 Washington Avenue, 
John Ashton PATTISON, in the 69th year of his age.  Funeral services on 
Tuesday, May 5 at 2:30pm at St. James' Church, corner of Lafayette Avenue and 
St. James Place.  It is kindly requested that no flowers be sent.

SMITH - On Monday, May 4 at 3am, Louis Van Milye, son of the late George 
William and Elizabeth L. SMITH, aged 32 years.  Relatives and friends are 
invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of his mother, 364 
Washington Avenue, Tuesday, May 5 at 5 o'clock pm.  Interment at Kingsbridge 
on Wednesday, May 6.

SPARKS - On Sunday, May 3 at 5pm, Ella Frances, wife of Samuel SPARKS, JR., 
and daughter of Garret S. WALLING, in the 28th year of her age.  Funeral 
services will be held at her late residence, 47 Downing Street on Tuesday 
evening at 7 o'clock.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to 
attend.  Interment private.

WIGLEY - In Brooklyn, Maggie, wife of Thomas WIGLEY, age 27.  Funeral will 
take place at 2:30pm tomorrow (Tuesday) at 30 Carlton Avenue.

KARCK
When the Houston Street ferryboat Jamaica was crossing over from New York at 
4:40 this morning, and when near midstream, the deck hands observed a man 
standing on the bow who was pulling off his coat and vest.  Before they could 
reach him, he jumped overboard and despite their efforts was drowned.  The 
body was not recovered.  From papers found in the pockets of the coat it 
appeared that the suicide's name was Jack KARCK of 175 Livingstone Place, New 
York.  His clothes were sent to the Eleventh Precinct Station House in that city.

Joseph MANWARING, a printer, left his home at Jamaica at 6:30 this morning.  
His wife was then in apparent health.  At 7:30, Mrs. O'BRIEN found Mrs. 
MANWARING dead in the parlor.  Heart disease is thought to have caused death.

Mrs. Frances VANDERBILT, widow of the Commodore, died at 9 o'clock this 
morning at her home at 10 Washington Place, New York.  She had been ill for 
several days of pneumonia.  She was very low for 2 days past and her death 
was expected by the physicians.  Mrs. VANDERBILT was entirely conscious up to 
the last and passed away without a struggle.  Her mother and brother, Mr. 
R.L. CRAWFORD, the latter's wife and their four children, Drs. SHORTER and 
GILBERT and Rev. Dr. DEEMS of the Church of the Strangers, were present at 
her death bed.  She was fully aware that the end was approaching and called 
each one to her side and bid them a last farewell.  She spoke last with her 
pastor Dr. DEEMS and then passed quietly away.  The funeral will take place 
on Thursday at 10 o'clock from the Church of the Strangers. Her body will be 
placed in the Commodore's vault in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island.

Funeral of George WOLF - The remains interred with Grand Army Honors.
The funeral of George WOLF, late doorman of the Fifth Precinct Station House, 
took place yesterday.  At two o'clock in the afternoon the members of Dakin 
and Mansfield Posts, G.A.R., in uniform, the members of a lodge of the 
Knights of Honor, another benevolent order and all the officers of the Fifth 
Precinct, under command of Captain WOGLOM, assembled at the late residence on 
North Second Street, near Sixth.  After viewing the features of the dead the 
organizations named formed a line and escorted the remains, incased in a 
handsome casket and followed by a long line of carriages to Fourth Street, 
past the station house, up Grand Street and Graham Avenue to Ewen Street 
where they opened ranks and the cortege passed through.  At Calvary Cemetery 
Dakin Post conducted the exercises.

An Old and Respected Citizen Passing Away.  His Life and Public Services - 
President of the Brooklyn City Hospital Managerial Board and Largely 
Interested in Other Institutions - The Career of a Representative Brooklynite.
Mr. Peter C. CORNELL, an old resident of the First Ward, is dying at his 
residence of 222 Columbia Heights.  Mr. CORNELL was born in Brooklyn 84 years 
ago and has lived here since.  His father was said to have been a Hessian 
officer who settled in South Brooklyn after the Revolution and ran a 
tidewater grist mill in Gowanus for years.  Young CORNELL was educated at the 
public schools of the city and became interested in the manufacture of 
gunpowder while still a young man.  When the Brooklyn Gas Light company was 
organized in 1831, Mr. CORNELL was elected a director in that institution, 
and continued to serve it in the same capacity until he was stricken down.  
His 34 years' connection with the gas company is almost rivaled by his long 
service in the directorate of the Union Ferry Company.  He took hold in that 
body when it was organized and has not relinquished it.  The defunct Atlantic 
Bank also had Mr. CORNELL for one of its directors, but he never attended to 
that part of his business as much as he could wish.  He is a stockholder in 
the Nassau Bank and at one time was very efficient in directing its affairs.  
His charities were many and he followed the scriptural injunction in 
bestowing them.  The Brooklyn City Hospital was lucky in securing his 
cooperation in the work and his services were of such a character that he was 
selected its president a few years since and still continues to hold the 
position.  One of Mr. CORNELL'S most intimate friends was Mr. Charles E. 
BULL, of the Brooklyn Gas Light Company.  It was said this afternoon that Mr. 
CORNELL was in a precarious condition, but there is a possibility of his 
living a few days longer.

A Fatal Plunge.
The police of the Fifth Precinct were notified that Jacob KORCH, aged 50 
years of 175 Rivington Street, New York, jumped off the ferryboat Jamaica of 
the Houston Street line when it was in midstream, at an early hour this 
morning and was drowned before assistance could be rendered.  Before taking 
the fatal plunge, the man took of his vest and hat which were sent to the 
Eleventh Precinct, New York, and in that way he was identified.  The body has 
not been recovered.

5 May 1885
STATE STREET MACHINE SHOP FIRE ..HEADLINE READS AS FOLLOWS:
The Search in the Ruins of Yesterday's Catastrophe.  Killed, Missing and 
Contractor MILLER is placed under arrest and makes a statement, denying that 
he is responsible for the occurrence.  Many thousand dollars' worth of gold 
in the debris.  Mayor LOW's narrow escape.  Some of the scenes and incidents. 
 Latest estimate of losses and some of the insurances.  Fire Marshall THORNE 
and Coroner MENNINGER to make a sifting investigation.  Last night's scenes 
at the fatal spot.
Complete Story FIRE

BECAME INSANE--A Handsome Young Woman Who Was Tried for Murder
The Strange Career of Margaret SPEDICKE.  Believed to be Guilty by Her Father, 
but Acquitted.
Mrs. Margaret SPEDICKE, a black eyed, handsome young Irish woman, was tried in 
the Essex County Courty, Jersey City, four years ago for the murder of her 
husband, a German laborer.  SPEDICKE had been found dead in his bed, with no 
external marks of violence, but as his wife was the only person in the immediate 
neighborhood and as she had been on nortoriously unfriendly  terms with him, 
she was arrested.  The best legal talent at the Essex bar was engaged by her 
father, an old man living on the outskirts of the city, and Mrs. SPEDICKE 
herself gave valuable help in her own defence.  She was unusually bright and 
a good talker.
The eveidence against her was largely circumstantial and she was acquitted.  
When her fahter heard the telling points of the evidence against his dauaghter 
he bacame conviced that she was guilty and left the court room before the 
end of the trial, having cursed his daughterin open court.  He sold out the 
building occupied by him and the adjacent land to pay the lawyers who had 
conducted his daughter's defense, but he refused to reeive her.  She implored 
him to give her at least the protection of his roof, but he was inexorable.  
He had unsettled her mind and her father's refusal to reeive her drove her
insane.  In her wanderings she came to Brooklyn where an unmarried sister 
had preceded her.  She lived with this lady a Miss O'KEFF for two years, 
but the stress of other obligations and the difficulty of restraining the 
unfortunate woman induced Miss O'KEFF to insist on her removal.  Mrs. SPEDICKE 
applied to the Charities Commissioners for relief a week ago.  She gave her 
maiden name and she told Mr. SHORT that her husband had deserted her.  She 
was sent to the almshouse, after a medical examination, but she developed 
acute mania in the building and had to be removed to the Insane Asylum.  In 
the meantime her father had been found in a squalid hovel in the outskirts 
of Jersey City.  He had not spoke to man or woman in four yeras, and was 
living the life of a hermit.  The demented woman will be handed over to the 
Essex County authorities.     

BAILEY - On the evening of the 4th inst. at his residence, 9 East Sixteenth 
St, N.Y., Latimer BAILEY.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

BROWN - On Sunday, May 3, after a lingering illness, Edward L. BROWN, in the 
76th year of his age.  Funeral services will be held at the late residence, 
570 Lafayette Avenue on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

BUCKMASTER - On Sunday, May 3, Charles W., son of Henrietta and the late John 
W. BUCKMASTER, 38 years of age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral service tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 
o'clock from his late residence 203 Ryerson Street.  Interment at convenience 
of family.

CARR - May 5, Catherine CARR, beloved wife of John CARR at the residence of 
her son, 67 Prince Street, in the 78th year of age.  Notice of funeral 
hereafter.

CARBREY - In New York, on Sunday, May 2, John L. CARBREY, in the 52nd year of 
his age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 113 East Seventeenth Street at 10 o'clock on 
Wednesday morning thence to St. Vincent Merrer's Church, where a requiem mass 
will be offered at 10:30am.  Interment at Calvary.

CORNELL - On Tuesday morning 5th inst., at his late residence 222 Columbia 
Heights, Peter O. CORNELL, in the 82nd year of his age.  Funeral services at 
Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, on Thursday, 7th inst. at 10 o'clock am.  
Please omit flowers.

DELANY - On Monday, May 4, at her late residence, 321 Willoughby Avenue, 
Anne, the beloved wife of Patrick DELANY.  Funeral from St. Patrick's Church, 
Kent and Willoughby Avenues, on Wednesday morning, May 6 at 9:30am.  Please 
omit flowers.

GRAY - Suddenly on Monday, May 4, Ellen GRAY, beloved wife of William GRAY, 
in the 43rd year of her age.  Relatives and friends of the family are 
respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Thursday, May 7 from her late 
residence 103 Hall Street at 9am.  Thence to the Church of the Sacred Heart, 
corner of Park and Clermont Avenues, where a solemn mass or requiem will be 
offered for the repose of her soul; thence to the Cemetery of the Holy Cross.

MAHONEY - O'BRIEN - On Monday, May 4, 1885, Mary Ann O'BRIEN, wife of John 
MAHONEY, a native of Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland, in the 51st year of 
her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral on Thursday, May 7 from her late residence 118 Twelfth Street, thence 
to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ninth Street, near Fifth Ave., where a solemn 
mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul at 10:00am, thence 
to Holy Cross Cemetery for the interment at 11:00am.

MENDEL - Suddenly on Sunday, May 3, Catherine MENDEL, in the 62nd year of her 
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on 
Wednesday, May 6 at 2 o'clock from No. 87 Schermerhorn Street.

SEWARD - On Monday, May 4, 3:30am, Bridget SEWARD in the 45th year of her 
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral 
from her sister's residence, 161 Columbia Street, thence to St. Peter's 
Church at 9:30 sharp, Wednesday, May 6.

TAYLOR - On Monday, May 4, John Meriam TAYLOR, son of John M. and Hattie 
TAYLOR.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral from the 
residence of his parents, 321 Macon Street, on Wednesday, at 2 o'clock pm.

WEAVER - In New York, Tuesday, May 5, George S. WEAVER, aged 10 years.  
Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 119 Cannon Street, New 
York, on Wednesday evening May 6 at 8pm.

The Late HARRY MILLER.  Resolutions Adopted by the Fountain Gun Club.
At a meeting of the Fountain Gun Club, held last evening at the rooms of the 
association, on Flatbush Avenue, the following preamble and resolutions were 
adopted:  Whereas, Death has again invaded our column in the removal of our 
friend and comrade, the kind and generous Harry MILLER, whose sudden loss we 
mourn, and of whom there is left to us only the memory;  Resolved, That we 
should preserve and cherish this and keep it green.  It is well that our 
friend can there live with each of us; that, as we look upon him subject now 
and hereafter to no change, we can say what faults he had were faults that 
sprung not from a mean or sordid spirit.  Many burdens fell upon him to 
oppress him; snares beset his feet to harass and perplex him; yet on his 
journey through life his ears were open to the appeals of distress, his heart 
was full of compassion, his hands were ready to aid; against his enemies he 
treasured neither mallos nor revenge; to his friends his address and welcome 
demoted the full sincerity and trust in them, which is the soul of 
friendship.  Resolved, That we tender to his memory our affection; our 
unfeigned sympathy to his wife and family in their great bereavement.

6 May 1885
HAYWOOD - In this city, at the residence of her parents, Katie Agnes, 
daughter of Alfred and Mary HAYWOOD, aged 5 years, 1 month and 10 days.  
Funeral from the residence of her parents, 90 canton Street, on Friday at 
2pm.  She was the sunshine of our home, An Angel to us given; Just when we 
learned to love her, God called her home to Heaven.

HUNT - Charles HUNT, in the 30th year of his age.  Funeral from his late 
residence, 66 North Offord Street, on Friday, May 8, at 2am; relatives and 
friends invited to attend:  also, Wyanoke Lodge No 2,675, Knights of Honor; 
also, members of the Unity Club, Twentieth Ward.

HUNTER - On Tuesday, May 5, Samuel R. HUNTER, in the 22nd year of his age.  
Funeral from the residence of his parents, 78 Sands Street, on Thursday, the 
7th inst., at 2pm.

LOWRIE - D. LOWRIE, of wounds received at the late fire.  Relatives and 
friends and Rankin Post G.A.R., and also Engineers' Association are 
respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, 55 
Atlantic Avenue.

LYLE - On Tuesday, May 5, Mrs. Ann LYLE, age 54.  Funeral Thursday, May 7, at 
her late residence, 324 Atlantic Ave.  Friends are respectfully invited to 
attend.

MAHONEY-O'BRIEN - On Monday, May 4, 1885, Mary Ann O'BRIEN, wife of John 
MAHONEY, a native of Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland, in the 51st year of 
her a Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on 
Thursday, May 7 from her late residence, 118 Twelfth Street, thence to St. 
Thomas Aquinas Church, Ninth Street, near Fifth Ave., where a solemn mass of 
requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul at 10am., thence to Holy 
Cross Cemetery for interment at 11am.

MCDONALD - On Tuesday, May 5, Patrick McDONALD, aged 61 years, beloved 
husband of Margaret McDONALD.  Born County Mayo, Ireland.  Funeral from his 
late residence, 36 Emmet Street, Thursday, at 3pm.

SHALER - ON Tuesday, May 5, Henry Wells SHALER, youngest son of Ira W. and 
Margaret L. SHALER, aged 32 years, 11 months and 20 days.  Funeral services 
from Hanson Place M.E. Church, corner of St. Felix Street, Friday, May 8, at 
2:30 pm.  Friends respectfully invited to attend.

TITUS - On Tuesday, May 5, at 11pm, Gertie Ella Rose TITUS, the only child of 
Charles M., Jr. and Ida TITUS, at their residence, 376 Court Street. Notice 
of funeral hereafter.

WILLIS - At East Williston, on Tuesday, May 5, Charles Cornell WILLIS, in the 
62nd year of his age.    Funeral from his late residence on Thursday, May 7, 
at 1:30pm.  Train leaves Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, at 11:00am.  Carriages 
meet train at East Williston.

A Well Known Veterans Funeral.
The funeral of L.E. McLAUGHLIN, of Devin Post, took place Monday from his 
late residence, 660 Atlantic Avenue.  It was largely attended by veterans of 
the late war.  The Fourteenth Regiment, of which eh deceased was a member, 
turned out.

Two Sudden Deaths.
Cornwell C. WILLIS died suddenly at East Williston last night, aged 65.  He 
was an extensive farmer and a Quaker.   John ELDERKIN dropped dead while at 
work in his stable at Setanket last Saturday morning.  He was 72 years old.  
Before the Long Island Railroad was built, he needed to drive a stage to Brooklyn.

BETZOLD - Louis, the beloved husband of Caroline BETZOLD.  Relatives and 
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late 
residence, 466 Third Avenue on Thursday, May 7, also the members of Cambridge 
Lodge No. 602 F. and A.M., without further notice.

BRENNAN - On Tuesday, May 5, Michael BRENNAN, aged 53.  Relatives and friends 
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence 267 
Flushing Avenue on Friday morning at half past nine o'clock, prompt, from 
thence to proceed to St. Patrick's Church, Kent Ave., where a solemn requiem 
mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.

BUCKMASTER - On Sunday, May 3, Charles W., son of Henrietta and the late John 
W. BUCKMASTER, 38 years of age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral service tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 8 
o'clock, from his late residence 203 Ryerson St.  Interment at convenience of family.

CARDONA - At the residence of her son, Fourteenth Regiment Armory, Tuesday, 
May 5, of pneumonia, Catherine, widow of the late Lawrence CARDONA.  Notice 
of funeral in Thursday's Eagle.

CARR - at her residence, 27 Front St., Mary CARR, aged 32, beloved wife of 
Myles CARR and daughter of Anthony McBRIDE.  Friends and relatives are 
invited to attend the funeral on Friday at 2 o'clock pm.

CARR - On May 5, at the residence of her son, 67 Prince St., Catherine CARR, 
in the 76th year of her age, beloved wife of John CARR.  Funeral from the 
above residence on Thursday, at 2:30pm.

CORNELL - ON Tuesday morning, 5th inst., at his late residence 222 Columbia 
Heights, Peter O. CORNELL, in the 82nd year of his age.  Funeral services at 
Grace Church, Brooklyn Heights, on Thursday, 7th inst., at 10 o'clock am.  
Please omit flowers.

DOWD - On Monday, May 4, 1885, Eliza DOWD, native of Strabally, Ireland, aged 
64 years.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Taylor, 26 First Street, 
South Brooklyn, Thursday, May 7 at 9am., thence to St. Agnes R.O. Church, 
Sackett Street, corner of Hoyt.

EDGERTON - On Tuesday, May 5, Mr.s Mary EDGERTON, in the 83rd year of her 
age.  Interment at Coventry, Conn.

GRAY - Suddenly, On Monday, May 4, Ellen GRAY, beloved wife of William Gray, 
in the 43rd year of her age.  Relatives and friends of the family are 
respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Thursday, May 7, from her late 
residence, 103 Hall Street, at 9am.  Thence to the Church of the Sacred 
Heart, corner of Park and Clermont Ave., where a solemn mass of requiem will 
be offered for the repose of her soul; thence to the Cemetery of Holy Cross.

"A BARBER'S SUICIDE"
Found Hanging Outside of a Carpenter Shop this Morning.
When Samuel CLIFFORD went to his carpenter shop at the corner of Eighth street 
and eighth avenue about half past 7 this morning he was surprised to see the 
body of a man hanging from a hook outside the door.  It was suspended by a 
stout piece of cord and his feet were barely clear of the ground.  
Mr. CLIFFORD cut him down at once, but life had been extinct some hours.  
Lying on the ground near him was a child's school bag containing two razors, 
two pair of scissors, a hone and strop and 46 cents.  At a little distance a 
heavy cane and a bottle half filled with whisky were found.  The body has not 
yet been indentified, but is evidently (unreadable)....and smooth faced.  The 
clothing consisted of a white shirt, red flannel underclothing, mixed suit, a 
black derby hat, low shoes and red socks.

7 May 1885
"Determined Suicide at Crow Hill This Morning-The Tragic End of a Well Behaved Convict."
Burglar William JOHNSON, whose term of service would have expired on July 24, 1888, 
hanged himself in his cell in the Kings County Penitentiary, between half past 
four and five o'clock this morning.  He had worked in the city at his trade of 
bookbinding and was arrested for burglary in January, 1879, and committed to the 
Penitentiary for fifteen years by Judge MOORE, on February 22 in the same year.  
He had always been treatable in prison, and was reputed to be a man who was 
making a good record for himself that he might get full value of the commutation 
allowed by law.  In the natural course of events his term would have ended on 
the 24th of July, 1888.  JOHNSON did his quota of work yesterday and was not 
more than usually depressed.  When he retired for the night it was noticed that 
he had become partially excited and was not as pointed in his speech as he 
ordinarily had been.  He tossed uneasily on his cot all night and was between 
sleeping and waking when the night watchman looked in to see him a short time after 
his retirement.  At 4 o'clock he arose from his cot and paced the floor excitedly 
for about twenty minutes, when he approached the bars and asked Watchman URELL 
from a drink of water.  The refreshment was supplied him and the official 
went about his business.  That was the last seen of JOHNSON alive.  At five o'clock  
Keeper SCHAFF found his dead body securely tied by the neck to the cot rope 
which was fastened to the bars overhead.  He stood upon his bench and kicked 
it from under his feet after stuffing his handkerchief into his mouth.   He 
was cut down at five o'clock precisely.  His respiration went and came hurriedly 
for five minutes when he died.  At one o'clock today the coroner's office had not 
been notified of the occurrence.  The warden of the Penitentiary had sent word, 
he averred, to Coroner HESSE'S house, but the usual course in matters of ths kind 
is to communicate with the office direct.
The police at the same hour where wholly ignorant of JOHNSON'S death.  At the 
office of the Charities Commissioner it was difficult to get any facts in relation 
to the suicide.   

John McKANE, second son of Supervisor John Y. McKANE, of Gravesend, 
died at his father's residence, Sheepsheard Bay, at 4 o'clock this morning.  
The deceased had been ailing since last Fall, when he was stricken 
down with pneumonia, which afterward developed into consumption. 
His condition improved considefably after Christmas, and hopes of his 
ultimate recovery were entertained, when Supervisor McKANE visited 
Washington with the Kings County delegation on the 4th of March last.  
The deceased had been, prior to his illness, in business on his own 
account on Coney Island and was reputed to be a young man of sagacity and tact.

CARDONA- At the residence of her son, Fourteenth Regiment Armory, 
Tuesday, May 6, of pneumonia. Catherine widow of the late Larence CARDONA, 
in her 71st year.  Funeral on Friday morning May 8, at 10 o'clock from 
the above residence. Friends are requested to be present.

CARHART- Suddenly, on Wenesday, at his residence 49 Fifth av, 
Fletcher CARHART in the 59th year of his age.  Funeral private.

COLE- May 6, Henrietta R., wife of, Isaac R. COLE.  Funeral services on 
Friday at 1 o'clock at her late residence 482 Fulton St. Please omit flowers.

DEMPSEY- On Thursday, May 7, Annie, beloved wife of James F. DEMPSEY and 
daughter of John and Dora EGAN, in the 24th year of her age.  Funeral 
from the reisdence of her parents, 128 Summit st. on Saturday, the 9th 
instant at 9:30 a.m.  Thence to St. Stephen's where a solemn requiem; 
church mass will be offered up the the reposs of her soul.   

DINSMORE- In Skowhergen, Me., May 3, suddenly, while on a visit to his 
native place, Lemuel F. DINSMORE, of Brooklyn N.Y.  Funeral and interment 
from the old homestead in Maine.

FITCH- May 6, 1885, After a long illness Matilda B. wife of David FITCH.  
Funeral services at her late residence, 159 Sumner av, on Friday May 8, at 2 p.m.

GLOVER-HOLMAN- Suddenly, in Boston, Mass., on May 5, 1885 Marie GLOVER HOLMAN, 
wife of Silas W. HOLMAN, of Boston and Duaghter of Charles H. GLOVER of this city.

HAYWOOD- In this city, at the residence of her parents, Katie Agnes, 
daughter of Alfred and Mary HAYWOOD, aged 5 years, 1 month and 10 days.  
Funeral from the reisdence of her parents, 90 Canton st. on Friday, at 2 p.m.
              She was the sunshine of of home
              An angel to us given;
              Just when we learned to love her
              God called her home to Heaven.

HUNT-  Charles HUNT, in the 30th year of his age.  Funeral from his late 
residence No. 66 North Oxford st., on Friday, May 8, at 2p.m.; relatives 
and friends invited to attend, also Wynoke Lodge No. 2, Knights of Honor;
also members of the Unity club, Twentieth Ward.

LOWRIE- D. LOWRIE, of wounds recieved at the late fire  Relatives and 
friends and Rankin Post, G.A.R. and the Engineers' Association are respectfully 
invited at attend his funeral from his late residence, 55 Atlantic avenue.

McLEOD- At Unionvill, L.I., on Tuesday, May 5 ot scarletina diphtheria, 
Isabel Irene McLEOD, youngest child of Alexander McLEOD and Agnes S. LOONHEAD.  
Funeral private.

SHALER- On Tuesday, May 5, Henry Wells SHALER, youngest son of Ira W. 
and Margaret L. SHALER, age 32 years, 11 months, and 20 days.  
Funeral services from Hanson place M.E. Church, corner of St. Flix st, 
Friday May 8 at 2:30 p.m.Friends respectfully invited to attend.

TITUS- In Brooklyn, on Tuesday, May 5, at 11p.m., Gertie E. R. TITUS, 
only child of Charles M. Jr, and Ida TITUS, age 8 years, 3 months, and 3 days.  
Funeral service at parents' residence, 376 Court st, Friday May 8, at 10 a.m.  
Interment at Hackettstown, N.J.

WORTLEY- Entered into rest, May 6, Thirza, widow of of the late 
David WORTLEY.  Funeral service will be held at her late reisdence, 
No. 70 Lee av, on Friday, at 5 p.m. (Sheffield, England, papers pleas copy.)

SALLIE REBER'S DEATH--What LAING'S Friends Say About the Case.
Sallie REBER, the pretty singer, who was popular in comic opera in 
Brooklyn and New York, is dead, and the manner of her death is a mystery.  
James D. FISH, the bank wrecker, is reputed to have betrayed her and to have 
concealed the child that was born to her just before she died in Carlstadt, N.J., 
on 10th of March.  He procured a false record of her death at Rutherford Park 
and the remains were not forwarded to her former home in Sandusky, O., until 
several days after.  Miss REBER was married in 1880 to Franklin F.R. LAING, a 
member of a well to do family in Brooklyn, who was devotedly attached to his 
wife and the three years of their married life, that were terminated by his 
death in 1883, were comparatively happy, although the young man was somewhat 
addicted to drink, and his death was prehaps hastened by excesses.  Mrs. LAING 
returned to Sandusky, but came back to New York some months later and went to 
live in handsome apartments in Fifth streeet that FISH had provided for her.  
She withdrew from the stage about a year ago., and last February she went to 
live in Carlstadt, where FISH visited her every day or tow.  The LAING family 
are emphatic in the expression of their belief that during the young husband's 
life Mrs. LAING, had no relations with FISH.

8 May 1885
THE LATE MR. JOHN ELDERKIN.
Mr. John ELDERKIN, who died suddenly at Setauket on Saturday last, 
was the only son of Dr. John ELDERKIN, a descendant of the colonial 
family of that name, who, coming from Connecticut in the early part of 
the present century, settled at Setauket and was during his lifetime a 
practicing physician there.  Mr. ELDERKIN passed his life on the place 
inherited from his father and was during its existence cashier of the 
Setauket Bank, an institution owned chiefly by the New York banking house, 
in which his nelphew was senior partner.  Mr. ELDERKIN was vestryman in 
the Caroline Episcopal Church for over thirty-five years.

INDENTIFIED-The Body of the Man who Commited  Suicide on Wednesday.
The body of the man who committed sucided, by hanging himself from a pole 
in front of Samuel CLIFFORD'S carpenter shop, at the corner of Eight avenue 
and Eight street, on Wenesday, has been identified by Frederick SCHULTZE, 
of 412 East Fourteenth street, New York, as that of his father, John SCHULTZ.  
He was a barber and having been out of work for a long time had 
become very despondent.   

COLE- Of cerebre meningitis, after a very short illness.  Bertram SMALLWOOD COLE, 
eldest son of William M. and Mary J. COLE, 161 Washington Park.  
Futher notice of funeral in Saturday's newspapers.

DEMPSEY-On Thusday, May 7, Annie beloved wife of James F. DEMPSEY and 
daugher of John and Dora EGAN, in the 24th year of her age.  
Funeral from the residence of her parents, 128 Summit av, on Saturday, 
May 9, instan,Thence to St. Stephen's church where a solemn requiem mass will be 
offered up for the repose of her soul.

DE NIEUWERKERK- May 7, 1885, Adelaide, youngest child of William and 
Adelaide DE NIEUWERKERK, aged 1 year, 3 months and 23 days.  
Funeral services from the residence of her paprents 
712 1/2 Monroe st, Saturday afternoon
                                
DUCK- Thursday May 7, Frank the beloved son of Ann and the Late Frank DUCK, 
aged 9 years 10 months, and 4 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, 
May 9, at 2:30, at the residence of his mother 154 Colombia.

FISHER- On Thursday morning, after a lingering illness Charles J. FISHER, 
in the 53rd year of his age.  Relatives and friends 
are invited to attend the funeral  services at hisl late residence, 
59 Bedford av, on Monday the 11th inst.at 2 o'clock.

GRANGER- May 7, after a long and painfull illness, James F. GRANGER, 
in the 37th year of his age.  Relatives and friends of 
the family, also the J. Van Blocom Association, and the members of 
the old Volunteer Fire Department;  Goodwill 
Engine No. 4, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from 
his late residence, No. 278 St. Marks av, Sunday
May 10, at 2 o'clock P.M.

GORMLEY-On Friday, May 8, 1885 Kate GORMLEY, in her 20th year.  
Friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her late reisence 178 Classen av, 
on Sunday, May 10, at 2 o'clock. Interment Greenwood.

KAHL-On Friday, May 8, after a long and severe illness. John D.KAHL, 
beloved husband of Laura KAHL, aged 23 years 1 month,    
13 days.  Relatives and friends are invited to attent his funeral 
from his late residence 315 Myrtle av. on Sunday at 2 P.M.
Interment in Evergreens Cemetary.

LOCHEAD- At Unionville, L.I. on Tuesday, May 5 of scarlatina diphtheria, 
Isabel Irene McLEOD, youngest child of Alexander M.
and Agnes T. LOCHHEAD, aged 6 years and 20 days. Funeral private. 
(Surnames are as printed)

McKANE- At Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, May 7, John C. McKANE, age 17 years, 
3 months, and 12 days, son of John Y.
McKANE.  Funeral services will be held at the M.E. Church , Ocean av, 
Sheepshead Bay on Sunday 10th inst., at 2    
Burial at Greenwood

MORSE- On Thursday, May 7, Margaret MORSE, beloved wife of James MORSE, 
in the 54th year of her agae.  Funeral from her late reisdence, 172 Water st, 
on saturday, May 9, at 2 o'clock P.M.

SMYTH- At the residence of his brother , 77 Third place, Joseph C. SMYTH, 
painter, aged 28 years.  Funeral takes place on Sunday. Friends and relatives, 
also members of Wolfe Tone Club and F.B. will please attend.

THEALL- On Wednesday, May 6, 1885, Annie M. THEALL aged 33 years .  
Funeral services at her father's residence
1,469 Fulton st, Friday May 8 at 7 P.M.  (address as printed)

WHEELER- At the reidence of his mother, No. 540 Bergen St. Lawrence A. WHEELER, 
son of Ann and the late Thomas  WHEELER, in his 23rd year. Notice of funeral herafter.
   
9 May 1885
COLE - After a short illness on the 8th inst. Bertram SMALLWOOD, eldest 
son of William M. and Mary J. COLE.  Aged 16 years
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral service 
on Sunday, 10th inst. at 3 o'clock P.M. at the residence
of his parents, 168 Washington Park.  Interment private on Monday.
  
CONWAY - In this city on Friday, May 8, at the residence of her mother, 
276 Bergen st, Annie, daughter of Ellen and the late
Peter CONWAY, in the 27th year of her life.  Relatives and friends of the 
family are requested to attend the funeral
from her late residence on Sunday, May 10, at 2 P.M.

FISHER - On Thursday morning, after a lingering illness Charles J. FISHER, 
in the (53rd?) year of his age.  Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, 
59 Bedford av, on Monday, the 11th inst               

FOGERTY - On May 8, Bridget, the beloved wife of the late Daniel FOGERTY, 
in the 60th year of her age.  Friends and 
family are invited to attend her funeral from her 
late residence, Jay st, corner of Plymouth on Sunday, May 10.

GORMLEY - On Friday, May 8, 1885, Kate GORMLEY, in her 20th year.  
Friends and acquaintances of attend the funeral from 
her late residence , 178 Classon av, on Sunday.

HOWARD - On Friday, May 8, 1885, John F. HOWARD, beloved son of 
William and Hannah HOWARD, in the 20th year of his 
age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend  his 
funeral from the residence of his parents, 570 
Carroll st, on Monday, May 11, at 2:30 sharp.

HOWLEY - After a short and painful illness, Richard HOWLEY, the beloved
husband of Mary HOWLEY, native of Kilkenny,Ireland, who departed this 
life May 7, 1885.  His funeral will take place on Sunday, May 10,
from his late residence, No. 90 William st.  
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.

KAHL - On Friday, May 8, after a long and sever illness, John D. KAHL, 
beloved husband of Laura KAHL, aged 23 years 1 month and 13 days.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from 
his late residence, 315 Myrtle av. on Sunday at 2 P.M.  
Interment in Evergreens Cemetery.

LE CLAIRE - On Thursday, May 7, after a long and painful 
illness Louis  LE CLAIRE, beloved husband of Catharine VANDERVEER, age 
58 years, 7 months, and 9 days.  Funeral services from his late residence, 
12 Bainbridge st, Sunday, May 10.  Relatives and friends of the family are 
respectfully invited to attend.  Also  members of Court Myrtle 6,843  A.O.F.

LUDLAM - At Westchester, Pa., on Tuesday, May 5, Mrs. Carmen M. LUDLAM, 
widow of Richard L. LUDLAM, age 72 years. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

McKANE - At Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, May 7, John C. McKANE, age 17 years, 
3 months and 12 days, son of John Y. McKANE.  Funeral service will be held at the 
M.E. Church, Ocean av, Sheepshead Bay, on Sunday 10th Burial at Greenwood.

MEAD - On Friday, May 8, Anita SANDS, only child of Este LE CRANE and William A. MEAD.

SCOTT - On Friday, May 8, of pneumonia, Esther C., wife of George R. SCOTT and 
daughter of the late Captain Thomas C.STEERS, in the 49th year of her age.  
Funeral services on Sudnay, the 10th, at her late residence, 797 Bushwick av

WHEELER - On Friday morning, May 8, Laurence A. WHEELER, son of Ann and the late 
Thomas WHEELER, in the 23d year of his age.  Relatives and friends are invited 
to attend his funeral from the residence of his mohter, 540 Bergen st. on 
Monday at 9:30 A.M. thence to St. Joseph's Church, where a solemn requiem 
mass will be offered. 

10 May 1885
Louis DEES, of No. 494 Broadway, entered the saloon of Martin FISHER, 
no. 142 Throop avenue, about 7 o'clock last evening and having drank a 
glass of beer, sat down in a chair and suddenly expire (d).

IN DEATH NOT LONG DIVIDED.
Not many weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. L' Hommedieu SMITH, of Famingdale, 
celebrated the fifty-ninth anniversary of their wedding.  Last Thursday 
morning Mr. SMITH was stricken with pneumonia, and in the evening his 
wife fell ill.  Mr. SMITH died Friday morning, and Mrs. SMITH 
passed away in the evening. 

John D. KAHL
Mr. John D. KAHL, for nearly four years an employe in the EAGLE Job 
Department, died at the residence of his parents, No 315 Myrtle avenue, 
on Friday, May 8, after a long struggle with consumption.  He was 23 
years of age.  He was married less than a year ago, and leaves a young 
wife to mourn his loss.  Mr. KAHL was an accomplished craftsman.  He 
won the respect of his associates and of all who knew him.  The funeral 
will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late residence.    

COLE - After a short illness, on the 8th inst. Bertram SMALLWOOD, eldest 
son of William M. and Mary J. Cole, aged 16 years .
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeral servce 
on Sunday, 10th inst., at 3 o'clock P.M. at the residence of
his parents, 168 Washington Park. Interment private on Monday.       

FISHER - On Thursday morning, after a lingering illness, Charles J. FISHER, 
in the 53rd year of his age.  Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, 
59 Bedford av, on Monday the 11th inst. at 
               
FOGERTY- On May 8, Bridget the beloved wife of the late Daniel FOGERTY, 
in the 60th year of her age.  Friends and relatives are 
invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, Jay st, corner of 
Plymouth, on Sunday, May 10, at 2 P.M.

GORMLEY- On Friday, May 8, 1885 Kate GORMLEY, in her 26th (or 28th) year.  
Friends and acquaintances of the family 
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 
118 Classon av, on Sunday, May 10, at 
                
HOWARD - On Friday May 8, 1885, John F. HOWARD, beloved son of William 
and Hannah HOWARD, in the 20th year 
of his age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend 
his funeral from the residence of his parents
570 Carroll st., on Monday, May 11, at 2:30 sharp.

HOWLEY - After a short and painfull illness, Richard HOWLEY, the beloved 
husband of Mary HOWLEY, native of Kilkenny, Ireland,
who departed from this life May 7, 1885.  His funeral will take place on 
Sunday, May 10 at 3 o'clock P.M.., from his late residence, No.  90 William st.  
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatbush.

KAHL - On Friday, May 8, after a long and severe illness, John D. KAHL, 
beloved husband of Laura KAHL, aged 23 years, 1 month and 13 days.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited at attend his funeral from 
his late residence, 315 Myrtle av., on Sunday. Interment in Evergreens Cemetery.

LE CLAIRE - On Thursday, May 7, after a long and painfull illness. 
Louis LE CLAIRE, beloved husband of Catherine VANDERVEER, 
aged 58 years 7 months and 9 days.  Funeral services from his late residence, 
12 Bainbridge  st., Sunday, May 10 at 2 o'clock P.M.  Relatives and friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend.  Also members of 
Court Myrtle 6,843  A.O.F. 

LUDLAM - At West Chester, Pa., on Tuesday, May 5, Mrs. Carmen M. LUDLAM , 
widow of Richard B. LUDLAM, aged 72 years. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

McKANE - At Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, May 7, John C. McKANE, 
age 17 years, 3 months and 12 days, son of John Y. McKANE.  
Funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church, Ocean av., 
Sheepshead Bay, on Sunday, 10th inst. Burial at Greenwood.

MEAD - On Friday, May 8, Anita SANDS, on child of Estelle CRANE 
and William A. MEAD.

O'DONNELL - On friday, May 8, 1885, James O'DONNELL, age 47 years.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral from his late residence 105 Wyckoff st., Sunday, May 10.

SCOTT - On Friday, May 8 of pneumonia, Esther KC. wife of George R. SCOTT 
and daughter of the late Captain Thomas C. STEERS, in the 49th year of her age.  
Funeral services on Sunday, the 10th, at her late residence, 797 Bushwick av, 
        
SMITH - On Saturday evening, May 9, at her residence No. 439 Classon av., 
Mrs. Marion STEVENS SMITH, wife of Henry B. SMITH and daughter of 
Philander STEVENS.  Notice of funeral herafter.

SMITHWICK- On May 9, after after a short illness, William Smithwick aged 84 years.  
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funeralon Monday, May 11 from 
his late residence 137 Nineteenth st.
  
WHEELER - On Friday Morning, May 8, Lawrence A. WHEELER, son of Ann and the 
late Thomas WHEELER, in the 23d  year of his age.  Relatives and friends, 
and those of his brothers, John J. and Thoams E., are invited to attend 
his funeral from the residence of his mother, No 540 Bergen st., on Monday
thence to St. Joseph's chruch, where a solemn requiem mass will be offered.            

16 May 1885
FATAL ACCIDENT
Yesterday afternoon William LONG, driver of an ice wagon, was delivering 
some ice at the corner of Park and Clinton avenues.  He backed up his 
wagon against the cub with such force as to cause several large cakes to 
slide out of the rear end.  One of them struck his son William, 4 years old, 
on the head, rendering him senseless.  The boy was at once removed to his
home and a doctor summoned, but he died very shortly after the accident.

The body of the boy Cornelius O'LEARY, of 19 Columbia street, who was 
drowned on the 3rd inst., was found in the slip at the foot of Pacific street, 
Thursday, by Charles MCCULLAGH, of 189 King street.

Long Island- George WEEKS, of Comac, was trampled upon by a horse and fatally injured.
   
17 May 1885
Long Island-  Mrs. David JONES, of Cold Spring, is dead.  Her age was 93.

BIERDS - On Saturday morning, May 16, 1885, of pneumonia, FREDERICK E. BIERDS, 
son of William H. and Charlotte A. BIERDS, aged 4 years and 9 months.  
Friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from residence, 
538 President st, Monday at 2 P.M.

BROOKS - Entered into rest on Thursday, May 14, AUGUSTA BRUNDAGE, wife 
of Carlton BROOKS and youngest daughter of W.H. BRUNDAGE.  
Funeral services from her late residence, 167 South Oxford st.,
Monday, May 18, at 4 P.M.  Interment Tuesday morning. 
[Connecticut Valley Advertiser please copy.]

BROWN - on Friday, May 15, JAMES BROWN, in the 76th year of his age.  
The funeral services will be held at his late residence, 177 Floyd st., 
at 2 oclock P.M., Sunday.  His friends are invited.

DOUGLAS - Suddenly, at Netherwood, N.J., on Friday morning, May 15, 1885, 
LILLIAN GILES, wife of Irving R. DOUGLAS and daughter of the late 
Theo. GILES, of Bound Brook , N.J., in the 23d year of her age.  
Funeral services from the Congregational Church, Bound Brook, N.J., 
on Sunday May 17, 1885, at 3:30 P.M.  Please omit flowers.

FINNEGAN - On Thursday, May 14, 1885, JAMES E. FINNEGAN, aged 30 years, 
after a short illness.  Friends and relatives are respectfully invited 
to attend his funeral Sunday, May 17, 1885 at 2:30 P.M., from the 
residence of his brother in law H.S. MCAFEE, 684 Butler street.

FITZGERALD - On Saturday, May 16, after a long and painful illness, 
JAMES FITZGERALD, aged 67, from Cahernary parish of Donoghmore, 
County Limerick, Ireland.  Funeral from his late residence, 
66 Washington st., on Monday, the 18th at 2 P.M.  Friends and relatives 
respectfully invited to attend.

GROGAN - On May 14, James GROGAN, a native of County Galway, 
Parish of Duniry Clonlea.  Relatives and friends are requested to attend 
his funeral from his residence, 239 Johnson st, on Sunday, May 17, at 2 P.M.

HARRIS - On Saturday, May 16, JOHN K.P. HARRIS, in his 67th year.  
Funeral on Monday, May 18, at his residence, 94 Tillary st.

HILL - On Friday, May 15, CHARLES R. HILL, youngest son of the late 
Henry S. HILL.  Relatives and friends, the members of the New York 
Maritime Exchange and Ninth Company Seventh Regiment N.G.S.N.Y. are 
invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 88 l/2 Third place, 
on Monday, May 18, at 2 P.M.

KIELEY - On Friday, May 15, MARY C. KIELEY. Funeral from her late residence, 
238 Hamilton av. on Sunday, May 17, at 2 P.M. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

LAING - Suddenly, on Friday, 15th inst., WILLIE R. LAING, only son of 
Joseph Jr. and Mary F. LAING and grandson of Colonel Joseph LAING, aged 
5 years.  Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his 
funeral, from his parents' residence, 44 Clermont av, corner of Park, on 
Sunday, 17th inst., at 2 o'clock P.M.

SCOTT - on Friday, 15th inst., ISABELLA, wife of John SCOTT. Friends are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from her late residence, 
148 Gold st, on Sunay, 17th inst., 2:30 P.M.  Please omit flowers.

SHIELDS - on Friday morning, May 15, SUE TURNER, daughter of Sue TURNER 
and Walter A. SHIELDS, aged 6 years and 8 months.  Friends and relatives 
are requested to attend the funeral services at the residence of her 
grandfather, J. Spencer TURNER, No. 57 Remsen st., on Monday morning, 
May 18, at 11 o'clock.  Please omit flowers.

SMITH - May 16, 1885, of consumption, JOHN HAVEN SMITH, aged 62 years. 
Funeral services on Sunday, 17th, at 2 P.M., from his sister's residence, 
(Mrs. Samuel SMITH), No. 389 Willoughby av.

STELLWAG - On Saturday evening, 16th inst., ANTONIO DELGADO, beloved wife 
of F.M.G. STELLWAG.  Funeral from late residence, 74 Hanson place, 
Tuesday, 19th, at 2:30 P.M.  Friends invited to attend.

STORY - on Friday, May 15, at Sound Beach, Conn., MARIA L., widow of the 
late William H. STORY, in the 67th year of her age.  Funeral from the 
residence of her brother E.O. HOTCHKISS, 88 Prospect place, Brooklyn 
at 3 o'clock P.M., on Monday, May 18.

VOORHEES - On May 16, ANNA ALBERTA, infant daughter of Anna K. and 
DeForest VOORHEES, aged 14 month.  Funeral private.

18 May 1885
CABUS - Suddenly, on Sunday May 17,at her late residence, 
No. 260 West One Hundred and Twenty-ninth st, New York, MAMIE COOK, 
wife of Alex G. CABUS, aged 27 years.  Notice of funeral in Tuesday's Herald.

CLARK -- a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of 
the souls of DAVID and NELLIE CLARK, on Wednesday morning at 
9 o'clock at the Church of the Transfiguration on Hooper st. and Marcy av.

CLARKE - On May 16, PATRICK CLARKE. Friends are respectfully invited 
to his funeral on Tuesday, May 19, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late 
residence, 16 Hart's alley.

CHRISTIANSON - On Saturday, May 16, 1885, ALFRED N.S. CHRISTIANSON, 
twin son of Nicholas and Mary CHRISTIANSON, aged 36 years.  
The relatives and friends, also the members of Polar Star Lodge, 
No. 199, I.O.O.F., Halcyon Counsil, No. 1,1058 A.L. of H., are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 
119 Lynch st., on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 P.M.

DAILEY - On Sunday, May 17, MARY DAILEY, a native of the 
Parish of Augnlowe, County Tyrone, Ireland, aged 65 years.  
Funeral will take place on Tuesday, at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, 
14 Bridge road.

FENNING - At No. 670A Union st., Brooklyn, on Monday morning, May 18, 
after long and patient suffering, Ann H., wife of the late John FENNING, 
of Princeton, N.J.  A solmen requiem mass will be offered for the repose 
of her soul at St. Agnes' Church, corner of Sackett and Hoyt st, on
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Friends invited.  Interment Princeton, N.J.

KELLY  - At her residence, 212 Dean st., May 18, 1885, SARAH A.,
 beloved wife of Peter J. KELLY, aged 35 years.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

LECKEY - Suddenly, on Sunday morning, May 17, JAMES LECKEY, aged 58 years, 
2 months and 11 days.  The friends and relatives are respectfully 
invited to attend his fuenral on Wednesday, 20 inst., from his late 
residence, 155 Walworth st., at 9:30 o'clock; the remains will be removed 
to St. Patrick's Church, Kent av, where a solemn requiem mass will be 
offered for the repose of his soul; thence to Holy Cross Cemetery for interment.

MILLS - Monday, May 18, at 416A Grand av, SARAH ANN, widow of John MILLS, 
formerly of Jamaica, L.I. Funeral Wednesday, the 20th, at 1 o'clock, 
from St. Luke's Church, Clinton av. near Atlantic.  Interment at Jamaica. 
Please omit flowers.

MORRIS - On Sunday, May 17, of pneumonia, JOHN MORRIS, beloved son of 
the late Thoams and Maria MORRIS.  Funeral will take place on Tuesday, 
May 19, at 2 o'clock, sharp, from his late residence, 146 Huntington st.

REMSEN - On Sunday morning, May 17, ELIZABETH SUYDAM, wife of 
Richard REMSEN, in the 71st year of her age.  Funeral services at her 
late residence, Flatlands Neck, Tuesday afternoon, May 19, at 3 o'clock.

ROCHE -- On Saturday, May 16, WILLIAM P. ROCHE, aged 40 years.  
The funeral will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at 2:30 P.M., from 
the residence of his brother, Edward ROCHE, Clarkson st., Flatbush, L.I.  
Relatives and friends are respectfully requested to attend.

STELLWAG - On Saturday evening, 16th inst., ANTONIO DELGADO, beloved 
wife of F.M.G. STELLWAG.  Funeral from St. Augustine Church, corner of 
Bergen st. and Fifth av., Tuesday, 19th, at 2:30 P.M.  Friends invited to attend.

VAN ALLEN - On Sunday, May 17, 1885, SARAH A. VAN ALLEN, widow of 
Stephen VAN ALLEN, aged 78 years, 11 months and 10 days.  Relatives and 
friedns are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence 
of her son in law, Francis LOTT at Hollis, East Jamaica, Long Island, 
on Tuesday, May 19 at 1:30 o'clock.  Trains for Hollis leave Flatbush avenue, 
Brooklyn, and Hunter's Point at 11 o'clock A.M.  Interment at Greenwood.

WATERS -- SUNDAY, September 7, 1884, HENRY CHRISTOPHER, twin son of 
Stacy B. and Lottie M. WATERS, aged 3 months,7 days.  Sunday, May 17, 1885, 
EUGENE NEWTON, twin son of Stacy B. and Lottie M. WATERS, aged 11 months 
17 days.  Interment at Fairview Cemetery, West Brighton, S.I.

DEATH OF AN OLD OFFICER
Patrolman James LECKEY, of the Fourth Precinct, fell dead at half 
past seven o'clock yesterday morning while helping to his feet 
a drunken man, at the corner of Myrtle avenue and Adelphi street.  
He had been suffering from heart disease for some time and this is 
supposed to have been the cause of his death.  LECKEY was 58 years 
old, had been on the force since 1863, and always bore an excellent 
reputation.  He leaves a wife and three children.

19 May 1885
AYERS - On Monday, May 18, 1885, CHARLES P. AYERS, youngest son of Charles B. 
and Annie M. AYERS, aged 2 years, 6 months and 23 days. Funeral will take 
place tomorrow at 2 P.M. at 959 Pacific st.

BENNER - on Monday, May 18, HANNAH BENNER, beloved wife of Henry BENNER, at 
her late residence, 133 North Oxford st.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

CLARK - a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of the souls 
of DAVID and NELLIE CLARK, on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Church of 
the Transfiguration on Hooper st. and March av.

CHRISTIANSON -- on Saturday, May 16, 1885, ALFRED N.S. CHRISTIANSON, twin son 
of Nicholas and Mary CHRISTIANSON, aged 26 years.  The relatives and friends, 
also the members of Polar Star Lodge, No. 1,053 A.L. of H., are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 119 Lynch st., on 
Wednesday, May 20, at 2 P.M.

CONDY - In Brooklyn, on Monday, May 18, ESTHER, wife of William CONDY, in the 
49th year of her age.  Funeral from the residence of her son, 
148 Gold st. Wednesday at 2 P.M.

FAGGIANI -- Monday afternoon, May 18, of Bright's disease, VINCENT FAGGIANI, 
aged 60 years.  Deceased was born at Cadiz, Spain.  Funeral Wednesday, 20th 
instant, at 2:30 P.M. from his late residence, 402 Decatur st. 
Interment at Greenwood.

FENNING -- At No. 670A Union st., Brooklyn, on Monday morning, May 18, after 
long and patient suffering, Ann H., wife of the late John FENNING, of 
Princeton, N.J.  A solemn requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her 
soul at St. Agnes' Church, corner of Sackett and Hoyt st. on Wednesday 
morning at 9 o'clock.  Friends invited.  Interment Princeton, N.J.

HUGHES -- On Tuesday, May 19, at her late residence, 81 Carlton av., MARY E. 
HUGHES, beloved wife of William H. HUGHES.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

KELLY - On Monday, May 18, SARAH A., beloved wife of Peter J. KELLY, in the 
36th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, from her late residence, 212 Dean st., at 9 A.M., sharp, 
on Thursday, May 21, to St. Agnes' Church, Hoyt and Sackett sts., where a 
mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul.  Interment in 
Holy Cross Cemetery.

LECKEY --- Suddenly, on Sunday morning, May 17, JAMES LECKEY, aged 58 years, 
2 months and 11 days.  The friends and relatives are respectfully invited to 
attend his funeral on Wednesday, 20th inst., from his late residence, 155 
Walworth st., at 9:30 o'clock; the remains will be removed to St. Patrick's 
Church, Kent av., where a solemn requiem mass will be offered for the repose 
of his soul; thence to Holy Cross Cemetery for interment.

MILLS - Monday, May 18, at 416A Grand av., SARAH ANN, widow of John MILLS, 
formerly of Jamaica, L.I.  Funeral Wednesday, the 20th, at 1 o'clock from St. 
Luke's Church, Clinton av., near Atlantic.  Interment at Jamaica.  Please 
omit flowers.

20 May 1885
IN A BAG
On His Way to the River With His Wife's Body
The Ghastly Discovery Which a New York Policeman Made This Morning - 
a Crowd Threatening to Lynch the Supposed Murderer - 
How Louis Francois Proposed to Save Funeral Expenses
As Officer Thomas MCCORMICK, of Captain WASHBURN's precinct, New York, 
was standing on the corner of Tenth avenue and Twenty-eight street 
at half past two o'clock this morning, he saw a man carrying a large bag.  
When within a few feet of the officer he rested the bag on a coalbox.
>From the open end on which he kept a grip something that resembled 
clothing protruded  The officer watched him in silence till he began to 
make ready to resume his walk.  Just as he shouldered the bag once more 
MCCORMICK stepped across the street and laid a heavy hand on his shoulder.
"What have you in the bag?" he said.
The fellow turned without a start and replied calmly:
"I got my wife in the bag."
As he said so, he swung the bag from his shoulders to the sidewalk 
with a jerk, as one would throw a bag of corn on a wagon.  To the 
unspeakable horror of the policeman the head and feet of a dead woman 
apeared through the opening as it fell.
"Where are you taking her and how came she to die?" asked the officer.
"To the river.  I found her dead and throught I might bury her that way. 
I can't pay for a funeral," replied the man, who spoke with a French accent, 
but without excitement.
In a few minutes the officer secured a handcart and the body was loaded 
on it and taken to the police station in West Thirty-seventh street.  
The prisoner went along quietly, offering neither remonstrance nor explanation. 
At the station he was locked up and Coroner MENNINGER was summoned by telegraph. 
The body was that of a woman about 36 years old, dressed only in a Canton flannel 
nightdress and a black petticoat.  Her face was black and discolored, as if she 
had been strangled.  Around her neck was a silk handkerchief, twisted and tied 
in a double knot.  There were marks on the throat that indicated that it had been 
used to strangle her. It looked as if the handkerchief had been twisted with a 
stick, as surgeons make a tournignet, and that she had been strangled to death 
in her sleep.  One or two scratches on her throat and neck bore the appearance 
of finger marks.  The coroner decided, however, that an autopsy was necessary 
to decide authoritatively the manner of her death, and it will be made today.  
A formal charge of murder was made against the prisoner.  Questioned by the 
sergeant he stated that he was Louis FRANCOIS, 37 years old, a Frenchman, and 
by trade a marble polisher.  He lived, he said, at No. 307 Tenth avenue.  The 
body in the bag was that of his wife Celia, who was 36 years old and native born.  
He had found her dead on the floor when coming into their rooms at midnight, 
and decided rather to throw her into the river than incur the expense and trouble 
of a funeral.  It was all the same, he said.   This story was all he had to say, 
and all the police have since been able to gain from him.  The officers made an 
examination and, from the statements made by tenants, it was learned that the 
Frenchman was in the habit of beating his wife.  The rooms of the couple showed 
no evidence of a struggle.
An enormous crowd of excited people followed the prisoner to the Yorkville 
Police Court this morning shouting "Lynch him!" and a strong guard of police 
was required to keep it in check.  Justice WELDE remanded the Frenchman till tomorrow.

A BABY FIEND
Murdering an Infant in its Cradle
The Strange Crime of a Four Year Old Girl - 
Slashing Her Sister with a Fish Knife - A Tragedy in Port Jefferson
[Special to the Eagle] PORT JEFFERSON, May 20.
An attempt was made by a girl 4 years of age to murder her infant 
sister in this village this morning, and the probabilities are that 
the little one will not survive its injuries.
Madison LEWIS, a colored fisherman, and his wife live in a hut on the 
west side of the harbor.  Their family consists of a girl, 4 years of 
age, and an infant but six months old.  Mrs. LEWIS does odd jobs among 
the farmers as washwoman and general help around their homes.  This morning 
she left her home, and her 4 year old daughter and a neighbor's boy, about  
6 years of age, to take charge of the house during her absence. Her babe 
was sleeping inside a cradle.
Hardly had she left before the four year old daughter proposed to her 
little boy playmate that they cut up the baby.  He refused but accompanied 
her inside the house, when she proceeded to the pantry and getting a 
large carving knife walked to the side of the cradle stabbed the sleeping 
infant in the eye.  It awoke and commenced to scream and cry with pain. 
This seemed to afford the young murderess much pleasure, and with a 
fiendish laugh commenced to slash and cut the babe about the face and neck.
The boy, who was the only witness to the scene, ran screaming from the 
house to where Mrs. LEWIS was at work and informed her of what was going on.
With a scream of anguish the mother hurried to her home, and when she entered 
her daughter met her and, with a face beaming with smiles of delight, said:
"Mamma, just look at baby.  I've cut her all up nice."
When the mother reached the side of the cradle the babe was quiet, 
while its face and neck was horribly cut and slashed, and the pillow 
and clothing was covered with blood.
She picked up the dying child and hurrying to the house of a neighbor, 
placed it in their charge and went for a physician.  The doctor said, 
after making an examination of the little one's injuries that there was 
not one chance in a hundred of its recovery.
A trace of insanity is apparent in the LEWIS family, and the little would 
be murderess had often said to her mother that the "baby ought to be cut up."
Throughout the whole proceeding the daughter laughed and talked in evident 
childish glee.
The knife used was as sharp as a razor, as pointed as a needle and was 
used by LEWIS in cleaning and dressing fish.

BENNER - In this city, on the 18th inst., HANNAH, beloved wife of Henry 
BENNER.  Funeral from her late residence, 133 North Oxford st., on Thursday, 
May 21, at 2 P.M.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  
Interment at Greenwood.

BURNETT - On Wednesday morning, May 20, JULIA A., wife of John O. BURNETT, in 
the 32nd year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral, from her late residence, 326 Pearl st., on Friday, 22 
inst., at 4 P.M.  Interment at the convenience of the family.

CRAFTS -- On Wednesday, May 20, 1885, Captain RUFUS W. CRAFTS, in the 67th 
[?] year of his age.  Notice of funeral hereafter.

DILLON -- On Wednesday, 20th, CATHARINE DILLON, in her 52nd year. Funeral 
will take place Friday, 22nd, at her late residence, 110 Smith st., at 2 P.M.

GRANGER -- on Tuesday, May 19, ROSE MARY, youngest child of Francis and Rose 
GRANGER.  Funeral from the residence of her parents, 65 Duffield st., on 
Thursday, May 21, at 2 P.M.

HOOD -- At Richmond Hill, L.I., on the 20th instant, ELIZA, widow of the late 
Charles B. HOOD and daughter of the late William A. and Ann T. SALE. Funeral 
at her late residence on Saturday 23d instant, at 2:30 P.M., and from Grace 
Church, Jamaica, at 3:30 P.M.

HUGHES -- On Tuesday, May 19, at her late residence, 81 Carlton av., MARY E. 
HUGHES, beloved wife of William H. HUGHES.  Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Thursday, 21 inst., at 2 P.M. 
from her late residence.

KELLY - On Monday, May 18, SARAH A., beloved wife of Peter KELLY, in the 36th 
year of her age.  The funeral will leave her late residence, 212 Dean st., at 
9 AM, on Thursday, May 21, for St. Agnes' Church, Hoyt and Sackett sts., 
where a solemn requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul  
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.  Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

LINTON - On Tuesday, May 19, 1885, JESSIE R. LINTON, wife of Joseph LINTON, 
in the 44th year of her age. Funeral services at her late residence, No. 135 
Utica av., Thursday afternoon, May 21, at 2 o'clock.

MARESCA -- On May 18, Luigi MARESCA, in the 37th year of his age.  Funeral 
from his late residence, No. 443 Fourth av., on Thursday, May 21, at 3 P.M.

MCMANUS -- May 19, 1885, JOHN MCMANUS, beloved husband of Fanny MCMANUS, and 
father of John and the late James MCMANUS, born at Stone Park, County 
Roscommon, Ireland.  Funeral will take place Friday morning from his late 
residence, 131 Canton st., thence to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 
Debevoise place, at 9:30 A.m.  Relatives and friends and members of Wolf Tone 
and sister clubs are respectfully invited to attend the funeral.

PENBERTHY -- on Thursday, May 19, 1885, JANE PENBERTHY, aged 78 years.  
Funeral services on Thursday, 21st instant, at 11 o'clock A.M. at the 
residence of her son in law, Irwin Heasty, 39 Halsey st.  

REEVES -- On Tuesday, May 19, MARY REEVES, widow of the late Michael REEVES, 
a native of Bruff, County Limerick, Ireland.  Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, May 21, at 2:30 
o'clock, from the residence of her son in law, George McConnell, No. 14 Flushing av.

BEAM - On May 20, 1885, JESSE C. BEAM, in the 49th year of his age.  
Funeral services from his late residence, No. 147 Vanderbilt av., on Friday evening, 
22nd inst., at 8 o'clock.  Burial private.

BURNETT -- on Wednesday morning, May 20.  JULIA A., wife of John O. BURNETT,
in the 82nd year of her age.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited 
to attend the funeral from her late residence, 326 Pearl st, on Friday, 
22nd inst., at 4 P.M. Interment at the convenience of the family.

CRAFTS - On Wednesday, May 20, 1885, Captain RUFUS W. CRAFTS, in the 
57th year of his age.  Funeral from his late residence, 131 Jay st, on 
Friday, the 22nd inst., at 2 P.M.

FITZGERALD - May 20, after a long and painful illness, PETER FITZGERALD in 
the 56th year of his age.  Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral from his late residence, 57 Duffield st, on Friday, May 22.

GILLULY - onThursday, May 21, after a short illness of pneumonia, at 83 Franklin st, 
Greenpoint, SARAH ANN GILLULY, the beloved wife of George GILLULY.  
Funeral from the Noble st. Presbyterian Church, on Saturday at one o'clock P.M.  
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited.

GRIEVES -- In this city, on Thrusday May 21, MARY LONG, wife of William GRIEVES, 
in the 35th year of her age.  Relatives and friends are requested to attend the 
funeral from her late residence, No. 108 l/2 Sandford st, on Saturday, May 23.

HEATH -- on the 21st inst., Mrs. MARY S. HEATH, aged 87, of pneumonia.  Friends 
and acquaintances respectfully invited to  attend the funeral on Friday, 
at the residence of her son in law, Mr. Henry STONE, 245 Carroll st. Interment private.

HOOD - at Richmond Hill,L.I., on the 20th instant, ELIZA, widow of the late 
Charles B. HOOD and daughter of the late William A. and Ann T. SALE.  
Funeral at her late residence on Saturday, 23d instant, at 2:30 P.M., and 
from Grace Church, Jamaica, at 3:30 P.M.

MCMANUS - May 19, 1885, JOHN MCMANUS, beloved husband of Fanny MCMANUS, and 
father of John and the late James MCMANUS, born at Stone Park, 
County Roscommon, Ireland.  Funeral will take place Friday morning from his 
late residence, 131 Canton st, thence to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, 
Debevoise place, at 9:30 A.M.  Relatives and friends and members of 
Wolf Tone and sister clubs are respectfully invited to attend the funeral.

REGAN - On Wednesay, May 20, LORETTA, beloved child of D.F. and Kate REGAN, 
aged 14 months and 8 days.  Funeral from 253 Clinton st, Friday, May 22.

WESTERVELT -- On Wednesday morning, May 20, 1885, at the residence of 
Arthur T. HURD, Huntington, L.I., RACHEL, daughter of the late Jacob WESTERVELT, 
in the 38th year of her age. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Church, 
Huntington, on Friday, 22 inst., at 2 o'clock P.M.  Trains leave Flatbush av.

21 May 1885
HE TOOK RAT POISON AND DIED.
A Young Man Commits Suicide After a Parental Reprimand.
Philip GEIS, a handsome boy aged about 15 years, son of Andrew and Margaret GEIS, 
of No. 1,023 Flushing aveune, has been employed since April last as a bar 
tender in the saloon of Mr. George DURST, corner of Melrose street and 
Evergreen avenue. DURST took great interest in the young man, and noticing 
laterly that he was keeping rather late hours, went yesterday and had a 
conversation with the boy's father, and in a kindly spirit recommended him 
to look after Philip.  Young GEIS, on going home last evening, was called 
to account by his parents, and seemed to take their remonstrance very much 
to heart, merely saying in his own defense however, that he had never done 
anything wrong.  He returned to the saloon, and visiting the drug store of 
Mr. NUPER, corner of Jefferson street and Evergreen avenue, about 9 o'clock, 
demanded some poison to kill rats with, and was handed a box of what is 
called Rough on Rats, for which he paid fifteen cents. He then asked if it 
would kill him if he took some of it, and was answered that it would, 
most effectually.  He then returned to his home, arriving about 10 o'clock.  
His mother met him, and observing something strange in his appearnce, asked 
him what he had been doing.  He first said, "No matter."  Being further pressed, 
he admitted that he had taken the poison. He died about 5:40 o'clock this morning.  
Coroner HESSE had an inquest this morning, which resulted in a verdict in 
accordance with the facts.

22 May 1885
ANOTHER SUICIDE
About 7 o'clock last evening, Jacob KEMPF, aged 65 years, residing at No. 124 
Siegel street, took a dose of Paris green and died at St. Catharine's 
Hospital four hours later.

DIED OF HER INJURIES.
Mrs. Mary Louise HAMMOND, of Corona, died yesterday of injuries received a 
week ago, by falling from a step ladder during housecleaning operations.  Her 
skull was fractured.

BOTH CLAIM THE BODY
Commissioner Raymond Refers the Contending Parties to the Courts.
On Wednesday last James GILLIN, 26 years old, died of consumption at the 
residence of his aunt, Mrs. FARLEY, 681 Fifth avenue.  He had insured his 
life for $180 and left instructions with his aunt that he was to be buried in 
St. Peter's Cemetery, Jersey City, and that this sum was to be devoted to 
defraying his funeral expenses.  Yesterday James. E. HARRRIGAN, of 686 Fifth 
avenue, the undertaker who had charge of the body, applied for the usual 
permit from the Health Office.  While he was talking to Commissioner RAYMOND 
a brother of the deceased, John J. GILLIN, of Jersey City, also entered and 
asked for a permit, saying that as he was the nearest surviving relative he 
was the proper person to attend to the obsequies.  He expressed his 
intention, if the permit were given, of holding a wake on Saturday and 
burying his brother on Sunday.  
The Commissioner refused to grant either party a permit and told them they 
would have to settle the disputed question in court.  The body is embalmed 
and remains in the custody of Undertaker HARRIGAN.

CONANT'S BODY
Supposed to Have Been Found at Bath.
The Ghastly Discovery Which a Fisherman Made There Yesterday Morning 
-Identification Difficult
At noontime yesterday, George FRANCES, a fisherman of Bath, discovered what 
is supposed to be the body of S.S. CONANT, editor of "Harper's Weekly" who so 
mysteriously disappeared several months ago.
FRANCES started out as usual yesterday morning to handle his nets about 100 
yards from the Avon Beach Hotel, at Bath, and about noon he saw something 
floating in the water near his boat. He found it to be the body of a drowned man.
He drew it from the water and examined it.
The body is very much decomposed.  It had evidently been in the water for a 
long time. The remains were fully dressed.  The clothes were well preserved, 
evidently of a good material and stylish.
Under a dark brown overcoat, silk lined, were a sack coat and vest, both made 
of heavy black cloth.
The trousers were of black cloth, seamed with small white silk lines.  There 
was a white linen shirt, but no collar.  A fancy scarf hung about the bare 
bones of his neck.  It was of a pearlish color, marked with red and blues ilk 
figures.  The underclothing was of good material and intact.  A patent catch 
metal collar button was in the shirt.  It attracted the attention of FRANCIS 
as being like the button which Mr. CONANT was supposed to have worn.  On 
searching the pockets for further clues as to the dead man's identity a 
number of papers, a cheap, two bladed, bone handled knife, thirty five cents 
in change and a little wooden handled button hook were found.
At first what was on the papers could not be deciphered.  Later on, however, 
when dried, they were examined, and showed unmistakably that the deceased had 
been traveling about in the Southern States.  The first was a business card 
of a railroad hotel in Decatur, Alabama, The Park House.
On the back it has a list of towns with their distances from Decatur.  The 
second was a business card bearing the name of "D.G. PFEIFFER, with Charles 
M. STIEFF, piano manufacturers, Baltimore, Md."  The name PFEIFFER and the 
firm name were crossed out, and over was written in lead pencil: "H.M. 
MONTGOMERY, Fort Worth, Texas."
The time table of the West Shore Railroad was the next paper found, and a 
sheet of letter paper with the business heading of a cider merchant who had 
agencies in Fort Worth and other Texan towns, was the last paper.  On it was 
writing in lead pencil and purple pencil, but the water had so decayed the 
lettering that very few words could be made out.  It appeared to be a list of 
Texan towns, among them, Galveston, Fort Worth and Dallas.
There are indications that a date had been on the paper but it had become too 
indistinct to read.  The handwriting was large and bold and looked to be that 
of a business man.  In one of the pockets there was a white handkerchiefs, 
marked with a fine red silk thread around the border.  There were no initials 
upon it.
No jewelry of any kind was found anywhere in the clothing.  Mr. CONANT was 
known to have pawned his watch at Coney Island. (see next day 23d)

IDENTIFIED
The Body of the Prospect Park Suicide - His mother would have Consented to 
His Marriage if His Sweetheart had had Ten Thousand Dollars.
A young German man named Max DUBLON, of No. 360 East Fifty-seventh street, 
New York, called at the Morgue this morning and asked Keeper MAGUIRE if he 
could see the body of the man who committed suicide at Battlepass Hill, in 
Prospect Park, yesterday morning, by shooting himself in the head. He was 
shown the corpse and immediately identified it as that of his former employer 
Abraham POMERANS, locksmith, of 1,122 Third avenue, New York.  He said that 
the deceased had been in Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he had been treated for an 
affection of the brain.  He left last Tuesday and resumed his duties at the 
shop, and then seemed in perfect health.  He was something of a 
hypochondriac, and had frequently remarked that if he did not soon feel 
better he would shoot himself. Mr. DUBLON delivered to the coroner a post 
card which was received at the deceased's place of business yesterday 
morning, the contents of which are as follows:
	DEAR ABE - I beg you to think of me no more. I would displease my mother by 
	marrying you.  You are of a different faith and as poor as a church mouse, so 
	ma says.  Am sorry for all the money you have spent on me, but do not blame 
	me, as I really liked you.  If you had $10,000 ma would consent.  Wishing you 
	well always and success.  Believe me ever your friend, 
		Maggie MCNICHOLLS
The deceased had no relations in this country, but leaves a mother in 
Stuttgart, Germany, who is said to be in comfortable circumstances.  His 
friends think that the breaking off of the relations which existed between 
him and the young lady whose name is appended to the card had something to do 
with inciting him to the act which ended his life.  The coroner will hold an 
inquest tomorrow morning.

BEAM - On May 20, 1885, JESSE C. BEAM, in the 49th year of his age.  
Funeral services from his late residence, No. 147 Vanderbilt av, 
on Friday evening, 22nd inst., at 8 o'clock. Burial private.

BROWN - CLIFFORD W. BROWN, in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 22. Interment at Hartford, 
Spring Grove Cemetery, Sunday. 
[Hartford and Waterbury, Conn., papers please copy].

EDMONDS - in this city on May 21, JOHN, the beloved husand of Johanna EDMONDS, 
in the 36th year of his age, a native of County Tipperary, Ireland. 
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 286 Sixteenth st, on Sunday, May 24.

HAYDEN- Luther C., son of Kate and Eldin B. HAYDEN, aged 18 months. 
Funeral Sunday May 24, at 2 o'clock, from late residence, 264 Franklin av.

HOOD- At Richmond Hill, L.I., on the 20th instant, ELIZA, widow of the 
late Charles B. HOOD and daughter of the late William A. and Ann T. SALE. 
Funeral at her late residence on Saturday 23d instant, 
and from Grace Church, Jamaica.

REED - Thursday, May 21, Kate, twin daughter of J. Carroll and 
Adelaide C. REED, aged 9 months.  Funeral services will take place on 
Saturday, May 23, at 2 P.M. at 446 Hart st.

SALISBURY - On May 22, 1885, L. ARTHUR SALISBURY, son of James P. and the 
late ABBY E. SALISBURY, aged 33 years.  Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his father, 
25 DeKalb av, at 3 o'clock P.M. on Sunday.

VAN VRANKEN -- On Friday morning, May 22, 1885, after a short illness, 
Ida Z. JAMES, beloved wife of M.F. VAN VRANKEN, and daughter of the 
late M.F. JAMES.  The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral on Sunday afternoon, May 24, at 2:30, at her late 
residence, No. 54 Jefferson st.

WAHL - On Wednesday evening, May 20, JACOB WAHL, aged 30 years. Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 
24 Johnson st, on Sunday, the 24th at 2 P.M.

WILLIS - on Friday morning, ISABELLA, eldest daughter of Dr. Harrison and 
Isabella M. WILLIS, aged 10 years, 1 month and 9 days.  Funeral services 
from her parents' residence, 695 Lafayette av, Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock. 
Interment Sunday private.

WILSON - On Wednesday, May 20, JACOB WILSON, in the 59th year of his age  
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend 
the funeral from his late residence, 119 First place, on Saturday, May 23, 
at 1 o'clock.  Please omit flowers.

WEEKES - On Thursay, May 21, ELLEN J., wife of Francis WEEKES, late of Brooklyn, 
aged 59 years.  Funeral services on Sunday at 2:30 P.M. from her late residence, 
34 Canal st., Jamaica. Train leaves Flatbush av at 1:30.

23 May 1885
BROWN - At 399 Kosciusko st., May 23rd, Kitty, aged 7 years, daughter of John 
N. and M. E. BROWN, of Holyoke, Mass.
Funeral private

EDMOMDS - In this city on May 21, John, the beloved husband of Johanna 
EDMOMDS, in the 36th year if his age, a native of Tipperary, Ireland. 
Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 286 Sixteenth st. on Sunday, May 24th, at 2 
P. M.

GRAHAM - On Friday evening, May 22, James F., the beloved son of Henry 
GRAHAM, aged 23 years.

GREEN - At Providence, R. I., May 22, Maria S., wife of Dr. Charles L. GREEN 
and daughter of the late Aiden J. SPOONER, of Brooklyn, Ny. Y. Funeral 
services at Hempstead, L. I., Sunday afternoon May 24, at 3 o'clock. Train 
leaves Flatbush av. depot at 1:30

HARRISON - On Thursday, May 21, Edward B. HARRISON, in the 49th year of his 
age. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 
127, 
I. O. O. F., and sister lodges are respectfully invited to attend the funeral 
on Sunday at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 58 DeKalb av.

HAYDEN - Luther O., son of Kate and Eldin B. HAYDEN, aged 18 months. Funeral 
Sunday, May 24, at 2 o'clock, from late residence.

McALPINE - On Saturday May 23, Lawrence, beloved child of Lawrence J. and 
Minnie McALPINE, aged 3 years and 4 days. Funeral on Monday, May 25, from 
residence 411 DeKalb av. Friends of family invited to attend.

MIDDLEDITCH - On Friday, May 22, 1885, David MIDDLEDITCH, in the 60th year of 
his age. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to 
attend the funeral on Tuesday, May 26, at 2 P. M., from his late residence, 
386 Grand st. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

NEARY - Friday, May 22, 1885, Mary Jane, beloved wife of John NEARY, native 
of Dublin, Ireland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend 
the funeral from her late residence, 128 Third av, Sunday May 24, at 2 P. M.

PEABODY - At St. Paul, Minn., May 22, 1885, Louise Ottilie PEABODY, infant 
daughter of Alex. M. and Carrie G. PEABODY.

PRANKARD - On Friday, May 22, William C. PRANKARD. Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Monday, May 25, at 4 
o'clock, at the residence of his son, Charles W. PRANKARD, 31 South Oxford 
st. Interment private.

STILLWELL - At Gravesend Neck, May 22, Nicholas STILLWELL, in the 77the year 
of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his 
funeral on Monday, May 25, at 3 P. M., from his late esidence, Gravesend Neck.

VAN VRANKEN - On Friday morning, May 22, 1885, after a short illness, Ida Z. 
JAMES, beloved wife of M. F. VAN VRANKEN and daughter of the late M. F. 
JAMES.  The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral on Sunday afternoon, May 24, at 2:30. at her late residence, No. 54 
Jefferson st.

WAHL - On Wednesday evening, May 20, Jacob WAHL, aged 30 years. Relatives and 
friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late 
residence, 24 Johnson st, on Sunday, tge 24th at 2 P. M.

WILLIAMS - On Friday, May 22, at Noroton, Conn., Catherine, A., wife of 
Richard WILLIAMS, formerly of Brooklyn. Notice of funeral hereafter.

WILLIS - On Friday morning, Isabella, eldest daughter of Dr, HARRISON and 
Isabella M. WILLIS, aged 10 years, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral services from 
her parents residence, 695 Lafayette av, Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock. 
Interment Sunday private.

Not Mr. CONANT's Remains-The Body of the Drowned Man Found at Bath
    The body of the drowned man which was found floating in the water at 
Bath, on Thursday afternoon, by Mr. FRANCIS, a fisherman of that place, lay 
in a rough wooden coffin in Coroner BENNETT's morgue at Bay Ridge, this 
morning. It is not that of the missing editor of Harper's Weekly, S. S. 
CONANT, as the clothes on the dead man are not like those worn by that 
gentleman. The body was clad in a dark frock coat, blue pants, white linen 
shirt and white woolen underclothes. Coney Island is the last place where 
there is any positive proof of Mr. CONANT having been seen, although it was 
said that he was in different places in the West and South, investigation by 
detectives proved the assertions to be untrue.

AT THE ELKS' REST.
The Exercises to be held in Evergreens Cemetery Next Sunday
    The cemetery of the Evergreens, at East New York, will be visited on 
Sunday, the 31inst., at 3 o'clock, by many prominent people of New York and 
this city. The Brooklyn Protective Order of Elks are to hold services at the 
Elks Rest, in the cemetery, and have issued the following circular:
    The committee of arrangements of N. Y. Lodge No. 1, B. P. O. Elks,
respectfully request the pleasure of your company and that of your family at 
the ceremonies of Elks' Decoration Day, May 31, 1885, at 3 P. M. The services 
will be held at the Elks' Rest Cemetery of the Evergreens, East New York. The 
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher will be the orator of the day, and appropriate 
exercises will be held. Yours respectfully.
    Committee:
COLLIER, James W., Chairman
WASHNER, L. C.
O'NEIL, Henry P.
TINDALE, John J.
FRANKEL, Joseph W.
MULLANE, M.
WHITE, Charles T.
BIRCH, William
BENTLEY, Walter
SANDERSON, H. S.
HOWSON, John
STANDISH, Harry
BOWRON, W. L.
INNET, E. S.
GILMORE, E. G.
SMITH, John P.
HECKLER, A. L.
GIRVIN, John H.
MARTIN, R. S.
COCKERILL, John A.
TILOTSON, W. W.
BRYTON, Frederick
CONWAY, Hart
PASTOR, Antonio
MORERLAND, A. R.
E. R., ex officio

Exercises at Hanson Place M. E. Church
    Memorial services are to be held in the Hanson Place M. E. Church 
to-morrow evening. In honor of the event the edifice will be draped. General 
CHRISTENSEN and staff, Third Brigade, General BARNES, field staff, line 
officers of the Thirteenth Regiment, and Colonel McLEER and staff have 
promised to be present.

FOR A BODY
Relatives Contending in the City Court
James F. GILLEN Goes to the House of a Third Cousin to Breathe His Last - 
Judge REYNOLDS Respects the Wishes of the Dead.
    A case of unusual interest came up in the Special Term, City Court, 
before Chief Judge REYNOLDS, this morning. It was a contest for the 
possession of the body of a man who died three days ago. From a number of 
affadavits submitted by Mr. Thomas E. PEARSALL the Court learned that James 
F. GILLEN, who was born in New Jersey twenty-six years ago, went to live at 
Rutland, Vt., last November, at which time he was suffering from consumption. 
As he grew rapidly worse during the winter he came on to Brooklyn and 
repaired to the house of his third cousin, Mrs. Ann FARLEY, an elderly lady, 
who resides at 681 Fifth avenue, on May 12, where he died on the 20th 
instant. Previous to his death he requested Mrs. FARLEY to see to his 
interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, Jersey City, where reposed the remains of 
his father and mother. Some time ago he took out a policy of insurance in the 
Prudential Insurance Company for $196, which he assigned to Mrs. FARLEY to 
defray the expenses of his burial.
    Mrs. FARLEY called in undertaker James E. HARRIGAN, of Fifth avenue, who 
embalmed the body and prepared it for burial. He then obtained a permit from 
the Board of Health for its interment. Yesterday John J. GILLIN, a brother of 
the deceased, who lives in Jersey City, called at the Health Department and 
claimed the body as the next of kin. After hearing both sides Commissioner 
RAYMOND revoked the burial permit granted to Mr. Harrigan, and declined to 
issue another until the contending parties had settled their quarrel in the courts.
    This morning Jerry A. WERNBERG, for the brother, applied for a writ of 
mandamus to compel the surrender of the body. Mr. GILLIN, he stated, desired 
to bury his brother in the same spot with his father and mother. Mrs. FARLEY 
was welcome to the insurance money, which may have been legally assigned, but 
he desired to bury the body. Mr. WERNBERG quoted Judge PRATT in favor of the 
theory that the next of kin was entitled to the body, a decision which had 
been confirmed by the General Term.
    Mr. Thomas E. PEARSALL could nat understand that a writ of Mandamus was 
in order in such a matter. He read the affadavits of Mrs. FARLEY and her 
daughter as to the statements made by the deceased that he desired to be 
buried by his cousin and to the effect that he especially desired that his 
brother should have nothing to do with the burial. A letter was also put in 
by Mr. PEARSALL, written by the deceased shortly before his death to a friend 
named MacENTEE, in whichk after stating his arrangements for his burial, he 
wrote: "So, Mike, I tell you just what myintentions are, just as if you were 
my brother. In fact, you are kinder to me thatn my brother. I do not want to 
recognize him at all, and I told him never to recognize me."
    Judge REYNOLDS said that if Judge PRATT had decided the next of kin was 
entitled to the body he should follow his dictum. He did not think, however, 
that the decision in question applied to this case. He thought a man had a 
perfect right to dispose of his own body, and he felt inclined to regard the 
wishes of the deceased; more especially so, as he had evidently, with the 
knowledge that he was about to die, gone to his cousin's house to breathe his 
last and not to his brother's. Beside this, he had evidence his wishes by 
assigning his insurance policy to Mrs. FARLEY to pay the funeral expenses of 
the burial. His Honor thought nothing would be gained by interfering with 
Mrs. FARLEY''s action in the matter, more especially as she intended the body 
to be buried in the same grave the brother would have buried it.
    The motion was therefore denied and Mrs. FARLEY has a legal right to 
preceed with the burial.

24 May 1885
BROWN - At 399 Kosciusko St, Kitty, aged 7 years, daughter of John N. and M. 
E. BROWN, of Holyoke Mass. Funeral private

EDMONDS - In this city on May 21, John, the beloved husband of Johanna 
EDMONDS, in the 36th year of his age, a native of County Tipperary. Relatives 
and family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late 
residence, 286 Sixteenth st, on Sunday, May 24, at 2 P. M.

GRAHAM - On Friday evening, May 22, James F. beloved son of Henry GRAHAM, 
aged 23 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 176 Jay st, on Monday, May 25, at 2 P. M.

GREEN - At Providence, R. I., May 22, Maria S., wife of Dr. Charles L. GREEN, 
and daughter of the late Aiden J. SPOONER, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Funeral service 
at Hempstead, L. I., Sunday afternoon, May 24, at 3 o'clock. Train leaves 
Flatbush av. depot at 1:30.

HARRISON - On Thursday, May 21, Edward B. HARRISON, in the 49th year of his 
age. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 
127, I.O.O.F., and sister lodges are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral on Sunday at 2 P.M. from his late residence, 58 DeKalb av.

HAYDEN - Luther C. son of Kate and Eldin B. HAYDEN, aged 18 months. Funeral 
Sunday, May 24, at 2 o'clock, from late residence, 264 Franklin av.

McALPINE - On Saturday, May 23, Lawrence, beloved child of Lawrence and 
Minnie McALPINE, aged 3 years and 4 days. Funeral on Monday, May 25, from 
residence 411 DeKalb av. Friends of family invited to attend.

MIDDLEDITCH - On Friday, May 22, 1885, David MIDDLEDITCH, in the 60th year of 
his age. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Crusader Lodge, 
No. 61,  I.O.O.F., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday, 
May 26, at 2  P.M., from late residence, 386 Grand st. 
Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.

MONEYPENNY - On Saturday, May 23, 1885, Ann, wife of R. H. MONEYPENNY. Notice 
of funeral hereafter.

NEARY - Friday, May 22, 1885, Mary Jane, beloved wife of John NEARY, native 
of Dublin, Ireland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend 
the funeral from her late residence, 128 Third av, Sunday, may 24, at 2 P.M.

PEABODY - At St. Paul, Minn., May 22, 1885, Louise Ottilie PEABODY, infant 
daughter of Alex. M. and Carrie G. PEABODY.

PRANKARD - On Friday, May 22, William C. PRANKARD. Relatives and friends are 
resepectfully invited to attend his funeral on Monday, May 25, at 4 o'clock, 
at the residence of his son, Charles W. PRANKARD, 341 South Oxford st. 
Interment private.

STILLWELL - At Gravesend Neck, May 22, Nicholas STILLWELL, in the 77th year 
of his age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his 
funeral on Monday, May 25, at 3 P.M., from his late residence, Gravesend Neck.

VAN INGEN - IOn Brooklyn, May 23, Abram VAN INGEN, aged 73. 
Notice of funeral to-morrow.

VAN VRANKEN - On Friday morning, May 22, 1885, after a short illness, Ida Z. 
JAMES, beloved wife of M. F. VAN VRANKEN and daughter of the late M. F. 
JAMES. The relatives and  friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral on Sunday afternoon, May 24, at her late residence, No. 54 Jefferson st.

WAHL - On Wednesday evening, May 20, Jacob WAHL, aged 30 years. Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 24 Johnson 
st, on Sunday, the 24th, at 2 P. M.

WILLIS - On Friday morning, Isabella, eldest daughter of Dr. HARRISON, and 
Isabella WILLIS, aged 10 years, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral services from her 
parents residence, 695 Lafayette av, Saturday evening, at 8 o'clock. 
Interment Sunday.

WILLIAMS - On Thursday, May 22, at Noroton, Conn., Catherine A., wife of 
Richard WILLIAMS, formerly olf Brooklyn, N. Y.Services at Greenwood on 
Monday, May 25, at 3 P. M. 

FOUND IN FLUSHING BAY
The Body of a Man Who Has Not Been Identified
    Yesterday afternoon, Charles KOLLMEYER, a Flushing fisherman, while 
eeling in Flushing Bay, found the body of a man floating on the water. He 
fastened it to his boat, towed it to FISHER's Point, and notified Coroner 
O'CONNELL, of Newtown, who had the body removed to Skelton's Morgue in that 
village. It is that of a man, evidently a German, about thirty-five years of 
age, and had been in the water at least two weeks. The face is so badly 
decomposed and partly eaten away by fishes that identification is impossible. 
The body is fully five feet eight inches in length, and is covered with a red 
suit of underclothing, gray tweed trousers, white shirt, blue diagonal coat, 
vest, colored socks and a pair of congress gaiters. In the pockets was found 
a card bearing the words, "August KOCH, 205 Forsyth street, three flights up, 
turn to the right," and on the reverse side, "G. FINK, 287 Broome street, 
near Eldridge." A copy of the New York Volkezeitung of May 3, and $1.01 in 
change were found on the remains. The body will be held until to-morrow to 
await identification. There are no apparent marks of violence or suspicions 
of foul play. The Coroner believes he either committed suidide or was 
accidently drowned.

SUICIDE IN A STATION HOUSE
Andrew MUIR Ends His Troubles With a Dose of Laudanum
    Yesterday afternoon an old man, moderately well dressed, went into the 
Tenth Precinct station house and asked Sergeant LAMB if he could sit down for 
a while. He said he had been looking for work all day, had not met with any 
success and was tired out. He was shown into the lodging room by Doorman 
DERLIN, whom he thanked for his kindness. At five o'clock he was found in a 
comotose condition.
    An ambulance was summoned, and the patient removed to the Brooklyn 
Hospital, where he died at 7 P. M. By his side in the station house was found 
a two ounce bottle, which had contained laudanum and which was entirely 
emptied. It was subsequently found that the poisin had been procured by the 
decessed at McCORD's drug store at the corner of Fourth avenue and Bergen 
street, about two o'clock. He gave his name as Andrew MUIR, of 64 Wythe 
avenue. As far as can be learned he had no friends or relatives.

25 May 1885
ADAM - At No. 11 Lefferts place, on Sunday morning, May 24, Alexander J. 
ADAM, son of the late Rev. M. T. ADAM. Funeral services at the residence of 
Thomas ADAM, 172 Nepperhan av, Yonkers, on Wednesday, at 2 P. M. Train from 
Forty-second st. depot at 1 P. M. Carriages waiting.

BACHIA - On Sunday, May 24, 1885, at the residence of her parents, 116 Taylor 
st, Brooklyn, N. Y., Mamie T. beloved wife of of Richard A. BACHIA and eldest 
daughter of James and Teresa REILLEY, aged 25 years. Friends are invited to 
attend the funeral services at Sts. Peter and Paul's Church, Rev. S. MALONE, 
pastor, on Wednesday, 27th inst., at 10 A. M. when a solemn mass of requiem 
will be offered for her repose. Please omit flowers.

BRADLEY - On Sunday, May 24, 1885, Mary BRADLEY, widow, in the 61st year of 
her age. Funeral services at the residence of her son, F. K. BRADLEY, 42 New 
York av, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, May 26, 8 P. M., and at the residence of H. W. 
COLE, 55 Prince st, Paterson, N. J., on Wednesday, May 27, at 2 P. M. 
Interment at Cedar Lawn.

COLE - On Sunday, May 24, Ellen, wife of Edwin COLE. Funeral services will be 
held Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at his(sic) late residence, 118 Bridge 
st. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. 

McMASTER - In this city, on Monday, May 25, 1885, of pneumonia, Julia A. 
McMASTER, widow of the late James McMASTER and daughter of the late Robert 
BOCH. Notice of funeral hereafter.

MONEYPENNY - On Saturday, May 23, 1885, Ann, wife of R. H. MONEYPENNY. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on 
Tuesday, May 26, at 2:30 P. M., from her late residence 95 Johnson st.

PLACE - On Monday morning, May 25, Florence Edna, infant daughter of William 
W. and Laura PLACE, aged 1 year, 1 month, 22 days. Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited at attend the funeral on Tuesday, May 26, at 2:30 P. M., 
from her parents residence,  No. 114 Madison st.

SEAMAN - On May 25, after a short illness, Captain Edwin SEAMAN, aged 56 
years, 2 months and 24 days. Funeral services will be held at his late 
residence, 182 Rodney st, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Interment private.

VAN INGEN - In Brooklyn, May 23, Abraham VAN INGEN, in his 73rd year. Funeral 
Tuesday, May 26, from Holy Trinity Chapel, in Duffield st. at 10 A. M. 
Interment at convenience of family.

WATSON - On Sunday, May 24, Charles WATSON, aged 36 years. Relatives and 
friends are respectfully requested to attend the funeral from his residence, 
111 Rogers av, on Wednesday, 9 A. M.

WOODFORD - On Sunday morning, May 24, 1885, Francis T. WOODFORD, in the 54th 
year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 427 Clermont av, on Tuesday evening.

YERBY - In this city, May 24, 1885, James J., youngest son of Ross B. and 
Julia A. YERBY, aged 9 months and 10 days. Funeral private, from the 
residence of his parents, on Tuesday afternoon, May 26.

FATALLY INJURED
An Elevator Crushes a Man in the South Fifth Street Storm Sewer
    At 8 o'clock this morning men were at work in the excavation for the 
storm sewer on South Fifth street, between Fourth and Fifth streets.. The 
clay is removed from a pit fifty feet deep on an open elevator, operated by 
machinery, the width of the boarded shaft. When the elevator is about to 
descend or ascend a bell rings to warn workmen. At the hour named the bell 
rang and the elevator descended rapidly. A workman named John SWANTZEN, of 
147 Smith street, was at the bottom of the shaft and the car crushed him 
about the chest and body in a shocking manner. He was removed to the South 
Third street hospital in a dying condition. Presumably he did not hear the 
bell ring. 

A ROTTEN ROPE
To Which A Painter Trusted His Life With Fatal Results
    Gerard PERANDO, aged 60 years, a painter doing business at No. 81 Kent 
avenue, erected a swinging ladder in front of the three story brick dwelling 
No. 41 Wilson street at 10 o'clock this morning and commenced work. Suddenly 
the rope parted at one end and he was precipitated to the areaway, a distance 
of twenty feet. He received external and internal injuries from which he died 
inside of ten minutes.
    The unfortunate man had been separated from his wife for six years, but 
when she heard of his death she claimed the body and had it removed to her 
residence, at No. 84 Myrtle avenue. He was doing the work alone. A piece of 
the rope which has the dry rot was secured by Sergeant HAMILTON, of the 
Clymer street station house. The wonder is that it did not break under the 
weight of the scaffold.

THE CASE OF THERESA HIRT
Her Employer, Jacob THOMAS, Not Yet Charged.
    Jacob THOMAS, who was arrested upon a charge of causing the death of his 
housekeeper, Theresa HIRT, but who was acquitted by a coroner's jury was 
before Justice KENNA this morning. Mr. PETERSEN, who appeared for him, moved 
that he be discharged, but the Magistrate said he desired to investigate the 
case further, and reserved his decision for a week.

26 May 1885
ADAM - At No. 11 Lefferts place, on Sunday morning, May 24, Alexander J. 
ADAM, son of the late Rev. M. T. ADAM. Funeral services at the residence of 
Thomas ADAM, 172 Nepperhan av, Yonkers, on Wednesday, at 2 P.M. Train from 
Forty-second st depot at 1 P.M. Carriages waiting.

BACHIA - On Sunday, May 24, 1885, at the residence of her parents, 116 Taylor 
st, Brooklyn, N. Y., Mamie T. beloved wife of Richard A. BACHIA and eldest 
daughter of James and Teresa REILLEY, aged 25 years. Friends are invited to 
attend the funeral services at Sts. Peter and Paul's Church, Rev. S. MALONE, 
pastor, on Wednesday, 27th inst, at 10 A. M., when a solemn mass of requiem 
will be offered for her repose. Please omit flowers.

CANNING - On Monday, May 25, 1885, Elizabeth CANNING, widow of the late John 
CANNING, in the 70th year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 34 Division st, on 
Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock sharp. Interment at Holy Cross.

CARMAN - On Sunday, May 24, 1885, in Brooklyn, Mrs. Anna S. CARMAN, wife of 
the late Peter H. CARMAN. Private interment at Trinity Cemetery May 25. 

EWEN - On Monday, May 25, Rachel EWEN, widow of Seth T. EWEN, in the 75th 
year of her age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from her late residence, No. 40 Second st, on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

GALVIN - On Tuesday May 26, 1885, at her late residence, No. 230 Bergen st, 
Mary A., wife of Michael W. GALVIN. Notice of funeral hereafter.

HOYT - Harris Gerrand, only child of H. G. and Phebe A. HOYT, May 25, aged 19 
months, 7 days. Friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services 
at 504 Greene av, at 2 P. M., Wednesday, May 27. Interment private.

HYLAND - In this city, on Monday, MAy 25, Catherine HYLAND, a native of 
Edenderry, Kings County, Ireland. Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 253 Twenty-First st, 
on Thursday, May 28, at 2 P. M.

KNOWLTON - May 17, 1885, at Fort Motte, S. C., Auguston B. KNOWLTON, formerly 
of this city.

MOWLEM - At Flatbush, May 26, Fannie Louise, infant daughter of Edward H. and 
Minnie L. MOWLEM, aged 3 months and 2 days. Relatives and friends are invited 
to attend the funeral from residence of parents, Church lane, on Wednesday, 
27th inst., at 2 P. M.

NAPIER - On Monday, May 25, Mary E. CAVANAGH, beloved wife of Robert NAPIER, 
in the 27th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the 
funeral on Wednesday, May 27, from her late residence, 28 Adelphi st.

SHARP - On Tuesday morning, after a long and painful illness, Hannah, beloved 
wife of Wiilliam SHARP. Funeral services at her late residence, 144 Sixth av, 
on Thursday, May 28, at 5 o'clock P. M. Interment private.

SEAMAN - On May 25, after a short illness, Captain Edwin SEAMAN, aged 56 
years, 2 months and 24 days. Funeral services will be held at his late 
residence, 182 Rodney st, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Interment private.

SOPER - On May 22, of hasty consumption Edward Herbert SOPER, aged 39 years. 
Interment Smithtown, L. I.

WOODFORD - On Sunday morning, May 24, 1885, Francis T. WOODFORD, in the 54th 
year of his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his late residence, 427 Clermont av, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. 

AKIN - At his late residence, No. 288 Sackett st, in the 79th year of his 
age, Isaac D. AKIN, formerly of the firm of CHAUNCEY & Co., of New York. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to affend the funeral services 
at his late residence on Thursday, 28th instant, at 1 o'clock, P. M. 

BUSENER - On Tuesday, May 26, 1885, Theodore BUSENER, son of August BUSENER, 
aged 31 years, 1 month, and 15 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, corner of Main 
and Plymouth sts, May 28, at 2 o'clock P. M. 

DEATH IN THE CELLAR
    Mrs. Antonio ROMANO, aged 80 years, was found dead at the foot of the 
cellar stairs of the building No. 156 First street, last evening. Her demise 
was attributed to heart disease. 

JACOB SWANZEN'S DEATH
    Jacob SWANZEN, of No. 147 Smith street, who was crushed by an elevator in 
the storm sewer pit, fifty feet deep, on South Fifth street yesderday 
morning, died of his injuries in the South Third street Hospital last night. 

DIED FROM HIS INJURIES
Undertaker KANE Who Was Thrown From His Wagon
    Benjamin KANE, an undertaker doing business on Sixth street, near North 
Fifth, was thrown from his wagon on North Second street, after colliding with 
an ice wagon, last Wednesday, and sustained injuries from which he has since 
died.
    Mr. KANE, who was a young man not long married was well known in the 
Fourteenth Ward. The young wife was so stricken with grief at the demise of 
her husband that her life hung in the balance for twelve hours. She is now 
considered out ot danger.
    Funeral services were held over the remains of the deceased at St. 
Vincent's Church, on North Sixth street, this morning, after which the 
interment took place in Calvary Cemetery.

A MISSING MAN IN THE RIVER
    Michael H. SULLIVAN, aged 51 years, who was the only support of his 
mother, who resides at No. 51 Grand street, disappeared rather suddenly on 
the 16th inst. Last evening his body was taken out of the East River at the 
foot of North Second street. It must have been in the water some time, as it 
was considerably decomposed. With the permission of Coroner HEASE, it was 
removed to the home of his mother.

27 May 1885
AKIN - On May 25, in the 79th year of his age, Isaac D. AKIN, formerly of the 
firm of CHANCEY & Co., of New York. Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, No. 288 Sackett 
st, on Thursday, 28inst, at 1 P. M.

BAUM - On May 26, at 82 Hooper st, Benedict, son of Leopold and Babette BAUM, 
aged 26 years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral from his parents' residence, 82 Hooper st, on Thursday, 28th inst.

BLISS - On Tuesday, 26th inst., Emma BREWER, wife of E. Everett BLISS. 
Funeral private

BUSENER - On Tuesday, May 26, 1885, Theodore BUNSNER, son of August BUSENER, 
aged 31 years, 1 month and 16 days. Relatives and friends are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral services at his late residence, corner of Main 
and  Plymouth sts, May 28, at 2 o'clock P. M.

CHATTERLEY  - On Monday, May 25, Frederick George CHATTERLEY, in the 9th year 
of his age. Funeral private.

GALVIN - On Tuesday, May 26, 1885, at her late residence, No. 280 Bergen st, 
Mary A., wife of  Michael W. GALVIN. Relatives and friends are invited to 
attend the funeral service at St. Augustine's Church, on Friday, 29th inst., 
at 9:30 A. M., when a solemn mass of requiem will be offered for the repose 
of her soul. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery.

HAMILTON - Tuesday,  May 26, at 8 oo'clock A. M., at 364 Madison st, Mrs. 
Mary C. HAMILTON, wife of the late Captain Fowler HAMILTON, U. S. A., and 
daughter of the late William KENDALL, of Governor's Island. 
Notice of funeral hereafter.

HEFFREN - Sarah, beloved wife of William HEFFREN. Funeral from her late 
residence, 392 Bushwick av, on Thursday, 28th inst., at 9 o'clock; to be 
taken to St. John's College Church; funeral will leave church after mass.

HOYT - On Tuesdaay, May 26, after a brief illness, Mary HOYT. Relatives and 
friends are invited to attend the funeral services at her late residence, 219 
St. Felix st, on Thursday, the 28th inst., at 8 P. M.

HYLAND - In this city, on Monday,, May 25, Catherine HYLAND, a native of the 
Parish of Edenberry, Kings County, Ireland. Relatives and friends are 
respectfully invited to attend the funeral services from her late residence, 
253 Twenty-first st, on Thursday, May 28, at 2 P. M.

LESLIE - Suddenly on Saturday, May 23rd, Thomas F. LESLIE, son of the late 
Thomas LESLIE, of Brooklyn. Notice of funeral  to-morrow.

RHODES - At Elizabeth, N. J., on Wednesday, May 27, Mrs. Martha RHODES, widow 
of the lateComfort C. RHODES, formerlyof Hempstead, L. I. Funeral at 
Hempstead, on Friday, May 29, at St. George's Church, on arrival of 11 A. M. 
train from Brooklyn.

SHARP - On Tuesday evening, after a long and painful illness, Hannah, beloved 
wife of William SHARP. Funeral services from her late residence 166 Sixth av, 
on Thursday May 28, at 5 o'clock P. M. Interment at [unable to read, might be 
Greenwood] Friday morning.

FOR LOVE
Suicide of a Young German Girl in the Eastern District.
Lizzie SPENGLER Shoots Herself While in Company with Two Male Friends - Dying 
Before the Arrival of an Ambulance. The Deed Believed to Have Been the Result 
of a Lovers Quarrel.
    About 11:20 o'clock last evening, two young men of gentlemanly 
appearance, accompanied by a tall, handsome, dark haired young lady, 
descended the steps of the quiet looking gentlemens boarding house known as 
Berger's Palace Oyster and Chop House. No. 37 Union avenue, in the basement 
of which are "reserved seats for ladies" and up stairs "furnished rooms with 
meals for gentlemen." The two gentlemen had supper and the young lady partook 
of lemonade. About 12 o'clock they rose   and left the place, but had not 
gone more than that ten feet in the direction of South Fifth street, when, it 
would appear, the young woman drew a pistol, shot herself through the breast 
and dropped into the arms of her male companions. A chair, a towel and some 
ice were procured from the restaurant. The wounded woman was lifted to the 
chair and an ambulance summoned. A large crowd had by this time congregated 
on the corner of Union avenue and South First street. On the arrival of 
Ambulance Surgeon DIMON the unfortunate girl had expired.
    Patrolmen TRENCHARD and SPRAGUE, of the Sixth Precinct, at once arrested 
the young men found with the deceased, and had the body removed to the 
station house at 1:20 o'clock this morning. The prisoners gave their names 
and addresses as Eugene BALLAY, aged 23 years, of No. 237 South Third street. 
and D. Webster HAINER, aged 22 years, of No. 57 Lynch street. They said that 
the deceased girl was Miss Lizzie SPENGLER, of No. 138 Gwinnett street. 
BALLAY said that he had met the girl about 10 o'clock in Union avenue, and 
that having been joined by HAINER, all three went to the restaurant together; 
that he left her and HAINER together, and that when he next saw her she was 
sitting on the sidewalk after being shot. He admitted that it was the result 
of a love affair, and that the girl before this had threatened to shoot 
herself and him. HAINER would say nothing in explanation of the occurrence. 
In one of the pockets of the deceased was found a portrait of BALLEY, 
inscribed "Eugene BALLAY to Lizzie SPENGLER." The pistol is a pearl handled 
twenty-two caliber five shooter, of the Lee Arms Company's manufacture, 
Wilkesbarre, Pa. BALLAY and HAINER are held for examination.
    During the morning a handsome girl, with cream colored complexion and 
luxuriant blonde hair, called at the station house, and on viewing the body 
burst into tears. She gave her name as Mary WOLFE and said that she was a 
friend of the deceased.
    To an Eagle reporter the mother and sisters stated that deceased left 
home on Monday evening and did not return that night. Lizzie and young 
BALLAY, they said, have been acquainted during the past three years. "He 
never visited our house. She used to meet him by appointment. We do not know 
whether they were engaged or not; Lizzie kept everything to herself. Lizzie 
worked with Louis DELL, at No. 65 Walton street, tailoring. She had been 
there seven years. Mr. DELL told us last evening that Lizzie informed him 
three weeks ago that she had bought a pistol and that she meant to shoot 
herself or BALLAY with it. He thought, he said, that she was merely joking."
    About 9:30 o'clock last evening, Miss Theresa SPENGLER and a friend 
called at the residence of Mr. BALLAY and were told by his father that he and 
Lizzie had left there about five minutes before.
    Miss Mary WOLF, companion of the deceased, was in deep grief when called 
upon by an Eagle reporter at her residence, No. 177 Harrison avenue. She 
said; "We have been companions for years, as much attached to one another as 
sisters. On Monday morning Lizzie and I went shopping to RIDLEY's and to Lord 
& Taylor's, and I proposed to go to Macy's and Hertling's but she declined on 
account of an engagement which she had made to meet BALLAY in the evening. We 
stopped at a photographer's on Broadway, New York, and had our pictures 
taken. Lizzie was in good spirits and, if possible, more light hearted than 
she had ever seen her. We were accompanied by Mrs. Sophie SUFFA, of Wallabout 
street. We returned there, and at 6:20 P. M. I left Lizzie at her own door 
with Mrs. SUFFA. Since then I did not see her again alive. She thought the 
world of BALLAY. I never heard her say, 'Never mind, if things do not turn 
out as I want I will make short work of myself.' She stood talking with me on 
my stoop from 9 till 11 o'clock on Saturday evening, and had arranged to go 
to Rockaway Beach toward the close of July."
    In BALLAY's possession was found the following note:
    Eugene - Please meet me at 10 o'clck to-night same place where we met 
last night, Union avenue, near South Fifth street.
    Young BALLAY's father, Frederick BALLAY, is reported to be well off. 
    Coroner HESSE at 3 o'clock this afternoon held an inquest on the 
deceased, which resulted in a verdict of suicide.

28 May 1885
CONNOR - Suddenly, on Tuesday afternoon, May 25, Sarah A., beloved wife of M. 
CONNOR, aged 39 years. 

DONLON - On Thursday, May 28, John, son of Edward and Margaret DONLON, aged 
16 months and 23 days. Friends and relatives of the family are respectfully 
invited to attend the funeral, from 102 Park av, on Friday, at 2 P. M.

DOWLING - On Wednesday, May 27, 1885, at her residence, 505 Bedford av, 
Ellen, wife of George DOWLING, in the 60th year of her age. Notice of funeral 
hereafter.

DUCEY - William DUCEY, aged 65 years. Funeral Saturday, May 30, from his late 
residence, 60 Joralemon st.

FARRELL - On Wednesday, May 27, 1885, Bernard FARRELL, native of Parish of 
Ballincomich, County Longford, Ireland, in his 98th year. Friends and 
relatives are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence 
of his grandson, Charles SNYDER, 256 Hoyt st, on Friday at 2 P. M.

GALVIN - On Tuesday, May 26, 1885, at her late residence, No. 230 Bergen st, 
Mary A., wife of Michael W. GALVIN. Relatives and friends are invited to 
attend the funeral services at St. Augustine's Church, on Friday at 9:30 A. 
M., when a solemn mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul. 
Interment at HolyCross Cemetery.

McNEILL - On Tuesday, May 26, 1885, Thomas McNEILL, in the 54th year of his 
age. Services at 169 Washington st. Funeral private.

LESLIE - Suddenly, on Saturday, May 23, Thomas F. LESLIE, of Brooklyn. 
Funeral services at 696 President st, on Friday, at 11 A. M. Interment 
private. Kindly omit flowers.

REA - On the 26th instant, Mrs. Maria REA, aged 51. Relatives and friends are 
invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, 166 Thirty-ninth st, on 
Friday, 29th.

SHARP - On Tuesday morning, after a long and painful illness, Hannah, beloved 
wife of William SHARP. Funeral services at her late residence, 144 Sixth av, 
on Thursday, May 28, at 3 o'clock P. M. Interment at Greenwood, Friday morning.

DIED FROM A FALL
    Four year old Thomas COOK, who fell from the second story window of 105 
Canton street, yesterday, died at the City Hospital last night.

HER SONS FATE
Odlum's Mother Visits the Scene of His Death
On the Bridge Promenade This Morning and Shown the Spot Whence He Leaped. Her 
Grief-Desirous of Going Out on the Roadway, but Prevented from so Doing by 
the police.
    About ten o'clock this morning Patrolman BUCKRIDGE, of the bridge police, 
who guards the New York end of the span promenade, was approached by an aged 
lady who tremulously wished to know if he would show her the spot on the 
bridge railing from whence Robert Emmet ODLUM jumped to his death. The 
stranger's face was wrinkled and careworn and her dress and bonnet of the 
somberest black. In her hands she carried a half open ladies sachel. It was 
filled with letters. Her actions and appearance were such as to make the 
officer believe that she was the mother of the dead jumper and subsequent 
questioning proved the suspicion true. 
    The spot from whence ODLUM leaped out of life is just opposite electric 
lamp No. 3, from the New York tower. Its exact locality is marked by the 
signature of some fame seeker named RILEY, who scrawled his autograph in 
charcoal on the iron rail. The police have become accustomed to having people 
ask for the spot, but the lady's conduct was such that the officer called 
upon Roundsman HAYES, and together they conducted her along the promenade 
until the scrawl was visible. Then HAYES pointed it out and said: "He sprang 
from there." The woman grasped the rail convulsively and then burst into 
tears, weeping bitterly and for a long time, to at last break out with:
    "But that is on the driveway. How did he get there, and can I not go 
down, too?"
    She was told that ODLUM came in a wagon, and that she would not be 
allowed on the roadway, and at the same time questioned as to her 
relationship to the dead man, and gave, after much delay and reluctance, the 
information above noted. For a few minutes she vainly begged permission to go 
out on the driveway that she might stand where her son last stood on earth. 
She was finally escorted to the New York entrance, by the roundsman, and 
watched until she was out of sight.
    The officers state that her whole appearance was that of a person broken 
down with grief. It was only with the upmost difficulty that she could be 
persuaded to answer their queries or to leave the structure.

29 May 1885
THE FIRST STRET TRAGEDY
Inquest on Christian BECKER, who was Fatally Scalded at Havemeyer & Elders' 
Sugar Refinery
    The inquest on Christian BECKER, who was scalded by falling into a vat or 
"mixer" at HAVEMEYER & ELDER's Sugar Refinery, on first street, Saturday 
morning, and who died soon afterward in St. Catherine's Hospital, having been 
announced to take place last evening at No 51 Ten Eyck street, his late home, 
Deputy Coroner John MITCHELL, Jr., and the jurymen, Mr. Henry McINTYRE, of 
No. 37 Maujer street, not being desirous of spending one or two hours in a 
close room, expressed a doubt as to his competancy to serve on the jury, for 
the reason that he had not seen the body.
    Mr. MITCHEL seemed somewhat annoyed, and endeavered to make Mr. McINTYRE 
believe that seeing the box in which the body was understood to be was seeing 
the body itself.
    Mr. McINTYRE said he failed to see it, and turning to the other members 
of the jury, said: "Gentlemen, have you seen the body? If you have seen it, 
speak out like men." None of the jury, however, said yes or no.
    The Coroner entered, and Mr. McIntyre said: "I have an objection to serve 
on the jury - I have not seen the body."
    The Coroner promptly excused Mr. McINTYRE, and he retired. Whereupon 
another member of the jury, encouraged by Mr. McINTYRE's success, stated that 
he had not seen the body either. He was deemed competent, nevertheless, and 
had to take his seat. The Coroner intimated good humoredly that the objection 
made looked like an imputation that he was charging the county for more 
bodies than he had a right to charge for. 
    The inquest then proceeded. The first witness was John SCHOENWALD, of No. 
207 Johnson avenue, a German, who works in the refinery. He expressed a wish 
that his testimony should be taken in German because he could not understand 
English. The Coroner, however, insisted on his speaking English and he did so 
very well. He had not, he said, seen BECKER fall into the mixer, but heard 
him cry out when he was in it; it was BECKER's business to gauge the liquid 
and he had gone to work about 6 o'clock Friday evening and worked all night; 
witness threw off the belt which as it revolves sends round the mixer; Franz 
LEHR and another took BECKER out of the mixer; he was scalded all over; there 
was a railing about three feet high around the mixer; but one portion of it 
was constructed so as to be lifted out and leave an opening; it was at this 
opening that BECKER fell in; BECKER had lifted the movable portion out 
himself; it is lifted out so that foreign bodies falling into the mixer may 
be removed.
    Franz LEHR testified that deceased had worked in the refinery about 
thirteen months; witness saw him fall into the mixer; he had placed his left 
hand on the railing and with his right hand reached for the gauge, which was 
suspended within easy reach from a pole above the mixer, but he seemed to 
have missed his hold and to have fallen with his left side foremost; witness 
attempted to pull him out, but failed, the mixer as it revolved taking him 
past witness, who then ran around to the other side and, with the assistance 
of another workman, pulled him out; his fall was caused by his not catching a 
good hold of the railing and by his losing his balance; the iron floor of the 
platform on which he stood is always wet and slippery.
    The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death and exonerated the 
company from all blame. Only two witnesses were examined.

DOWLING - On Wednesday, May 27, 1885, at her late residence, 505 Bedford av, 
Ellen, wife of George DOWLING, in the 60th year of her age. Funeral services 
at St. Patrick's Church, corner of Kent and Willoughby ave, on Saturday, the 
30th inst., at 9 o'clock A. M. Friends are invited.

DUCEY - William DUCEY, aged 65 years. Funeral Saturday, May 30, at 2 o'clock, 
from his late residence, 60 Joralemon st.

HENRY - On May 28, J. J. Albert HENRY, son of Samuel HENRY. Funeral from his 
late home, 507 Sixth av, Saturday, the 30th, at 3 P.M. Friends are invited to 
attend.

HORAN - Sister M. Domitilia, O. S. J., in the world, Miss Maggie HORAN. 
Funeral will take place Saturday morning at 9:30, from St. Joseph's Convent, 
Flushing. Trains leave Hunter's Point at 8:30 A. M.

JAMES - May 28, 1885, Raymond S. JAMES. Relatives and friends are invited to 
attend the funeral, Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of 
his mother, 287 Putnam av.

LOGUE - In this city, on Thursday, May 28, at the residence of her parents, 
445 Court st, Loretta, daughter of John and Elizabeth LOGUE, aged 5 years, 9 
months, 27 days. Friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral 
from her late residence on Saturday, May 30, at 2:30 P. M.

LUCAS - On Thursday morning, May 28, Eliza E. LUCAS, aged 78 years. Relatives 
and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her late 
residence, 252 President st, Saturday, 30th inst., at 10:30 A. M.

MAJOR - Thursday morning, May 28, Elizabeth MAJOR, wife of William MAJOR, 
departed this life. Funeral services at her late residence, 161 Twenty-Third 
st, Sunday. May 31, at 1 o'clock.

MORRIS - Suddenly, on Thursday, May 28, James S. MORRIS, in the 73rd year of 
his age. Relatives and friends are respecrfully invited to attend the funeral 
services from his late residence, 647 Atlantic av, on Sunday, May 31.

John WILLIAMSON - John WILLIAMSON, formerly a resident of this city and a 
very well known landscape painter, died at his residence, No. 98 Grove 
street, Yonkers, last evening. He was born in Scotland about sixty years ago, 
leaving that country for America a quarter of a century since. He was among 
the artists who frequented DODWORTH's Studio, near Grace Church, New York, 
where the first artists' receptions were held. His own studio was in Montague 
street, opposite the Academy of Music, and was the scene of the meeting at 
which preliminary steps looking to the formation of the Brooklyn Artists' 
Association were so succesfully held. He left this city and settled at 
Wallingford, Conn. Ten years ago he took up his residence at Yonkers. Mr. 
WILLIAMSON at one time did panoramic painting in connection with Joseph KYLE. 
His products were pleasant and cheerful and noted for their technical 
excellence. Some time ago, while alighting from an omnibus, he sustained 
injuries, which were subsequently aggravated by an accident almost similar in 
character. To these mishaps his death in some degree is attributable.  

A GIRL'S SUDDEN DEATH
    Yesterday afternoon Miss Nellie HAMMOND, of Patchogue, while helping her 
mother to clean the house, remarked: "Oh, I'm so tired!" and sat down in a 
rocking chair to rest. A few minutes later Mrs. HAMMOND found her daughter dead. 

A FATAL DOSE
Another Death Through a Supposed Druggist's Blunder
Pills Containing Poison Found by the Patient'a Bedside - A Warrant for the 
Chemist's Arrest Issued
    Another case of a fatality resulting from a druggist's blunder or the 
careless preparation of a physician's prescription came to light this 
afternoon in the Eastern District. Coroner HESSE was notified this morning to 
hold an inquiry into the demise of a woman suffering from some supposed 
trifling ailment, not in itself sufficient to cause death.
    Those who were at the bedside of the deceased during the death struggle, 
state that she suffered fearful paroxysms and expired with every sign of 
having taken some violent poison.
    As soon as Coroner HESSE was notified, he had the sick room searched, and 
among other things seized was a box which had contained pills which had been 
administered to the deceased.
    The name of Druggist Frederick SPERPICH, who has two stores, one at No. 
163 Johnson avenue and one at No. 299 South Fourth street, was on the box. 
The pills remaining in the box, on being analyzed, were found to contain no 
less than two grains of sulphate strychnia, more than enough to cause death.
    An inquest was held by Coroner HESSE, and a verdict in accordance with 
the above facts was returned. Immediately after the inquest a warrant for the 
arrest of Mr. SPERPICH was issued, and he will probably surrender himself 
this afternoon.
    It was said in the Coroner's office that the prescription called for 
valerianate ammonia. In the closet where Mr. SPERPICH kept there drugs, the 
bottle containing the strychnine was next to that containing the ammonia and 
supposition is that the wrong bottle was taken by mistake.

30 May 1885
SNEDIKER Discharged    
    William SNEDIKER, who shot and fatally wounded Samuel PATTERSON, in the 
defense of his saloon on Union avenue, April 19, was yesterday, on motion of 
Assistant District Attorney CLARKE, fully discharged by Justice NAEHER. He 
had been previously discharged by the Coroner's jury.


ADAMS - On Friday, May 30, 1885, Elizabeth ADAMS, widow of the late Samuel P. 
ADAMS, in the 78th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to 
attend the funeral at her late residence, 440 Lexington av, on Sunday

ARNOLD - On Saturday, May 30, Preston, widow of the late A. F. ARNOLD, in her 
sixty-sixth year. Funeral services at her late residence corner Fulton st. 
and Hanover place, on Monday, June 1, at 3 P. M.

BREINIG - At New Milford, Conn., on Friday, May 29, in the 26th year of her 
age, A. Josephine, daughter of the late Dr. David E. and Anna S. BREINIG, of 
Brooklyn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral services from the residence of her  brother, 124 St. Felix st, Monday 
afternoon, June 1, at 3 o'clock. Interment at Allentown, Pa.

HAMILTON - On Tuesday, May 26, at 8 o'clock A. M. at 364 Madison st, Mary C., 
widow of the late Captain Fowler HAMILTON, U. S. A., and daughter of the late 
William KENDALL of Governor's Island. Funeral will take place on Sunday, May 
31, from the Church of the Redeemer, Fourth av, corner of Pacific st, at 2 P. 
M. Relatives and friends are invited.

LATUREN - May 29, of scarlet fever, Romaine Blackford LATUREN, son of George 
and Emma LATUREN, aged 3 years and 3 months. Buried May 30, at 3 P. M.

MAJOR - Thursday morning, May 28, Elizabeth MAJOR, wife of William MAJOR, 
departed this life. Funeral services at her late residence, 
161 23d st, Sunday, May 31 at 1 o'clock.

MORRIS - Suddenly, on Thursday, May 28, James S. MORRIS, in the 73rd year of 
his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral 
services from his late residence, 647 Atlantic av, on Sunday, May 31.

TALBOT - At Stratford, Conn., on the 28th instant, George A. TALBOT, formerly 
of New York City, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral services at Stratford, 
Saturday, 30th inst. on arrival of 12  M.[sic] train from New York. Interment 
private at Fairfield. 

VAN WICKLEN - In this city, May 28, 1885, Daniel VAN WICKLEN. Services at the 
Janes M. E. Church, Reid av, and Monroe st, Sunday, 31st inst. at 1 P. M. 
Members of Company 11, Thirteenth Regiment, and friends invited.

AT ROPE'S END 
A Man Who Dreaded Sudden Death Hangs Himself
    Louis ROSE, a German, residing at Queens, in the township of Jamaica, 
committed suicide this morning by hanging himself from a beam in the barn on 
his premises. ROSE was a painter. He owned his home and was in comfortable 
circumstances, his business being large and lncrative [sic]. His domestic 
affair, too, was said to have been very happy. At half past six o'clock he 
went out to milk. About seven o'clock Mrs. ROSE went out to announce that 
breakfast was ready, and found the milk pail standing in the yard empty. 
Going to the barn, which was but a step away, she found her husband suspended 
from a rope dead. He had fastened a rope to a beam, and made a noose, which 
he placed around his neck, and then kicking over a basket, on which he stood 
dropped with his knees almost touching the floor. He was fifty years old. His 
stepson, John MURPHY, says that he had heart disease and always dreaded dying suddenly.

31 May 1885
ADAMS - On Friday, May 29, 1885, Elizabeth ADAMS, widow of the late Samuel P. 
ADAMS, in the 78th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to 
attend the funeral at her late residence 440 Lexington av, on Sunday at 2 P. 
M.

ARNOLD - On Saturday, May 30, Preston, widow of the late A. F. ARNOLD, in her 
sixty-sixth year. Funeral services at her late residence corner of Fulton st. 
and Hanover place, on Monday, June 1, at 3 P. M.

BERNITT - An anniversary service will be said in memory of Elsie BERNITT, in 
the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Brooklyn Heights, on Tuesday, June 2, at 
10 A. M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

BREINIG - At New Milford, Conn., on Friday, May 29, in the 26th year of her 
age, A. Josephine, daughter of the late Dr. David and Anna S. BREINIG, of 
Brooklyn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the 
funeral services from the residence of her brother, 124 St. Felix st, Monday 
afternoon, June 1, at 3 o'clock. Interment at Allentown. Pa.

BRYON - On May 30, at 454 DeKalk av, Frederick BRYON, aged 37 years. 
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services 
to be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Classon av, neat Myrtle, on 
Wednesday, June 3, at 2 o'clock.

CUTTING - At Walton, England, on the 28th inst., William E. CUTTING, son of 
the late Captain R. O. CUTTING, in the 32nd year of his age, formerly of 
Brooklyn.

FLANNIGAN - Suddenly, on May 30, Patrick FLANNIGAN, in the 67th year of his 
age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral 
from his late residence, 169 Park av, on Monday, June 1, at 2 P. M. Interment 
at Flatbush.

HAMILTON - On Tuesday, May 26, at 8 o'clock A. M., at 364 Madison st, Mary 
C., widow of the Captain Fowler HAMILTON, U. S. A. , and daughter of the late 
William KENDALL, of Governor's Island.  Funeral will take place on Sunday, 
May 31, from the Church of the Redeemer, Fourth av, corner of Pacific st, at 
2 P. M. Relatives and friends are invited.

LATUREN - May 29, of scarlet fever, Romaine Blackford LATUREN, son of George 
and Emms LATUREN, aged 3 years and 3 months. Buried May 30.

MAJOR - Thursday morning, May 28, Elizabeth MAJOR, wife of William MAJOR, 
departed this life. Funeral services at her late residemce, 161 Twenty-third 
st, Sunday, May 31, at 1 o'clock.

MORRIS - Suddenly, on Thursday, May 28, James S. MORRIS, in the 73rd year of 
his age. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral 
services from his late residence, 647 Atlantic av, on Sunday, May 31

PILLET - 
on Saturday, May 30, Aimee Louise PILLET, aged 13 years, only daughter of C. 
Edmond and Louise Underhill PILLET. Funeral private.

POOK - At her residence, 151 Washington av, Mrs. Hannah E. POOK, aged 76 
years and 2 months. Notice hereafter.

TALBOT - At  Stratford, Conn., on the 28th instand, George A. TALBOT, 
formerly of New York Ciry, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral services at 
Stratford, Saturday, 30th inst., on arrival of the 12 M. train from New York. 
Interment private at Fairfield.

VAN WICKLEN - In this city, May 28, 1885, Daniel VAN WICKLEN. Services at the 
Janes M. E. Church, Reid av. and Monroe sts. Sunday, 31st inst. at 1 P. M. 
Members of Company D, Thirteenth Regiment, and friends invited.


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