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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

| LAUGHED HERSELF TO DEATH One
of the most extraordinary deaths thai
ever was chroniced in this city occurred
recently, and is now the talk of the town
| The circumstances are as follows Mr.
Joshua Walker is respectable colored
man, residing on Fillmore street, and
married a short time since young wo
man of excellent character, and who was
not quite twenty years of age. Joshua
proved worthy husband, always looking
after the household comfort. A short
time ago he purchased some fresh pork,
which he intended to salt down for the
coming cold weather. Recently he went
to the cupboard for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning salt, with which to make q brine
for the picking, ard took from jar
what he presumed was the required arti-
Gle, thereafter proceeded to the cellar to
shout her household duties, did not notice
what the hu sband was about, but when
she came down from the chambers made
the discovery almost Immediately that
Joshua had taken a quantity ofgranulaied
sugar to salt the pork. She did not rave
and get mad, but possibly had she taken
that turn she would not now be lying
cold in death Instead she set out to a
hearty laugh going to the spot where her
husband was. Her laughter continued
for some time, there being not the least
cessation. She laughed and laughed and
laughed, her presumed merrment getting
more boisterous each moment. Finally
the hus band became alarmed and sent
out for assistance, and soon his landlord,
Deacon Henry Hazard, arrved, witness
ing in few minutes the poor woman's
departure, it is hoped, for the better land
She had positively laughed herself to
death The husbands horror at this ex
traordnary result of his innocent mistake
can be better imagined than described. .
He was warmly attached to his new wife,
and it is fitting, in drawing the veil over
this terrible scene, to say that they were
both exceedingly worthy persons, and
that the husband has the sympathy OF
scores of people in this his hour oftrouble.
Providence journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11
NUMBER 2.

I listened to the end, simply uttering
the few words 1 have stated. Madam
Desgrangss, who had never seen, save
in full toilet, with hel eye brows and eye
lashes psnciled and covered with powder
and rouge, now appeared in her true light,
simply majestic ruin Of no attractive
character.
Miserable wretch that I am" ex-
claimed. "Did not wish the death Of
three people For SO doing God has
punished me. God is just"
ran to the window with the intention
Of jumping into the street below, and
thus ending my improbable days. The
struggle made awakened me, and I
found myself standing bolt upright in
bed, trembling and perspiring with over
wrought excitement.
"Thanks be to heaven" l murmured.
sit was all dream. May the powers
above guard me from such fate, lengthen
the days Of old Valiant. Mighty gods.
give Monsieur Durand health and strength
and as to Desgranges, grant him q score
Of wives, provided l am not forced TO
shoulder any of them"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

A PRIMA DONNA IN Prison. - A
memorable and beautiful scene was pre-
sentea in Auburn, n. y, State Prison,
the other morning. when Marie Roze
Mapleson, the we'll known prinsa donna,
visited the institution and sung in the
presence Of nearly all of It's inmates,
embracing upward Of twelve hundred
conviets. An incident OF this character
has occurred there but once before, tho
occasion of the visit Of Jenny Lind. A
letter from one Of the gentlemen present
depicts the scene rs extremely touching.
On the arrival Of Marie Rozs she desired
to know il all of the prisoners we're pre-
sent, and being answered in tho negative
by Keeper Wells, she requested that
even those who might be in solitary con-
fnement should, as special privilege, be
permitted to come into the chapel and
join the other cenvicts in listening to The
music which she proposed to sing. The
request was granted, and the poor fellows,
some Of them for the first time in many
years, were permitted tC look once moro
on the face of beautiful woman, and
hear again from an accomplished artistic
the sweet notes that reminded them of
the innocent days of youth. The chief
selections OF Madame Roze were "Sweet
Spirit, Hear my Prayer" and The
Sweet BY and By. "The singer So effect
ually reached the heart of the hearers
that even the most hardened criminals
were stirred to tears. After this the fair
cantatrics made tour Of the institution,
the prisoners meanwhile being retained
In the chapel, and on her return she sang
the old familiar air, "Comin' Thro' the
Rye" Meanwhile some of the most
intelligent among the convicts prepared a
testimonial of thanks, which was duly
signed and presented to the lady. The
writer Of the letter adds "There can
DO little doubt that every one of these
twelve hundred prisoners worked with
cheerier hearts all that day, and that
the poor fellows in solitary confinement
will for long time recall and enjoy this
fresh ray CT sunlight. ."-Home Journal.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

DRUNKEN JOURNALISTS AT A DIS
CoUET.-A correspondent Of the Phia-
delphia Times says that he me. New
York journalist who, being that week on
a spree, solicited loan D! rs cents to
buy a drink, and that the ensuing week
the same journalist, being sober, was
earning his usual $3.50 week. The
story which is told as an illustration Of
the ways OF newspaper men, is untrue on
the face of it. The New York journalists
who receive $500 a year are pot
drunkards. Indeed, it is dficultfor a
drunkard to get employment at anv
price on the ;mpo tant newsp papers of
this city. The days when drunkenness
and ua;idy clothes we're regarded as
indications of literary genius are among
the days that are 10 more.-N. Y, Sun.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

HEAD DowNwARD FOR TEN Hours.
A couple of nights ago young man
named Adams, living near the railroad
between here and Columbia, was riding
on horsebock in gallop down the railroad
track. The night was not very dark, and
the young man presumed upon his knowl-
edge OF that part of tho track and his
ability to see anything dangerous before
getting to it, to indulge in fast riding
But this time he had risked too much, for
he came upon a deep culvert without no.
ticing it IN time to stop his horse. The
animal made a noble effort to hold up, but
its fore feet went down, and the rider was
thrown several feet forward over the ami
malls head. In falling one foot passed
between the iron rail and sill that lies
beneath it, but separated by the thickness
of the cross ties, thus hanging by the
ankle. In this perilous position he hung
for two or three hours, when he heard in
the distance the heavy rurnbling of an
advancing freight train. BY this fear was
converted into frenzy, for he WAS not able
under the circumstances to know wheth,r
the weight OF the cars would pass over
any part OF his foot or make his situation
msre painful. But the cars came and
passed without bringing any more pain,
or anybody to hear the piercing cries that
he sent forth for assistance. lie halloosd
himself to boarseness during tho night,
but 10 aid came until morning, when he
was found and taken from his situation
nearer dead than alive. lie was at once
taken TO house near by and remedies
applied until he began to show signs Of
Improvement, since which time he has
been gradually getting better. and has
now only to nurse his ankle and foot
which will be useless to him for sometime
yet.-HouSton Telegram.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11
Wseklu Trinity Junrnal.

RSs- The "JOUR.N:fL" has no .EEenfs
the PHbIfshsr prefsrrins to do b"sf"sss
Nth .fdUsrffsers direct. -Edpertfsfng- 8
Rates Furnished On application.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11
FAREWELL TO CLEOPATRA.
BY GEN. WILLIAM HAYNES LYTLE.

am dying, Egypt, dying
Ebbs the crimson life-tide fast.
And the dark, Plutonian shadows
Gather on tho evening blast.
Let thy arm, 0 queen, support me,
Hush thy sobs, and bow thine ear;
Listen to the great heart-secrets
Thou, and thou alone must hear.
Let not Caesars servile minions
Mock the lion thus laid low
Twas no foeman's hand that slew him,
Twas his own that struck the blow ?
Here, then, pillow on thy bosom,
Ere his star fades quite away!
Him, who drunk with thy caresses,
Gladly flung world away
Should the base plebeian rabble
Dare asSail my fame at Rome,
Where the noble spouse, 0ctsvia,
Weeps within her widowed home,
Seek her Say tho Gods have told me,
Affairs, augurs, circling wings,
That her blood with mine commingled.
Yet shall mount the throne of kings.
And for thee star Dyed Egyptian
Glorious sorceress of the n lie
Light the way to Stygian horrors,
With the splendors Of thy smile
Give to Caesar crowns and arches,
Let his brow the laurel twine
can scorn the Senate's triumph,
Triumphing in love like thine
am dying, Egypt dying
Hark ! the insulting foeman's cry
They are coming, l,ioh my falchion
Let me front them ere dye.
Though my Scared and veteran legions
Bid their eagles rise no more;
And my wrecked and scattered gallsys
Strew dark Actiums fatal shore
Though no glittering band surround mo,
Prompt to do their masters will.
| must perish like a koman
Die tho great Triumver still
All, no more within my bosom,
Shall my heart triumphant swell!
Isis and Osiris guard thee
Cleopatra, Rome, farewell!
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

MACHINERY for shoemaking produce,
marvellous results. One class Of machin-
ss sewed last year, 45,000,O0O pairs OF
shoes, while another pegged $50 O,OoO
in the same time. Ten men can make
900 pairs of shoes day. In New Eng
land, ago bushels of shoe pegs are made
in day, and one cents worth OF pegs
will peg four pairs of shoes. There are
576 patents on shoe pegs and peggers,
and 1000 on shoe machinery. Maehin-
cry turned out over two million shoe lasts
in the United States last year.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-11

HENPEcKED husband said in extenu-
alton Of his wife's raid upon his scalp:
"You see, she takes her ow Lair of SO
easily she doesn't know how it hurts 10
h I'VE m ine pulled out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06
TelegramS to The Star.
FRIGHTFUL TRAGEDY IN PHIL.
DELPHlA.
A Father Fatally stabs Hts Daueh.

PHILADELPHIA. May Edward Parr. sixty
years old, stabbed his daughter Susan Irwin.
aged 30, In the left breast and temple about III
O'Clock this morning, infiicting injuries from
which she expired almost instantly. Mrs. Irwin
had gone 10 visit friend, Mrs Margaret john
SON, who lives In Purcell's court, In the rear OF
e5l f1tZwater street. While she was engaged In
taking with Mrs. johnson. Parr entered the
couTt ana sat down in adjoining house. He re-
malned put a few minutes, and without saying
WORD rushed Into Mrs. Johnson's and followed
MS daughter In the second story room. A strug-
gie took pace at once, but It lasted only min
ute, for Parr immediately ran down stairs with
bloody knife In his hand Several neighbors
were called, and on reaching the nom they
1ound Mrs irwin lying on the floor with deep
gashes IN her breast and temple, and life ex.
unct Parr was arrested few blocks from the
scene OF the tragedy. The murder grew out OF
family feud, which dates back some time
Barr bears the reputation OF a worthless and
desperate character. The coroner has charge
OF tie body and post mortem examination Will
be made this afternoon. Mrs. Irwin leaves one
child, about Is months old, which was taken In
charge by the coroner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

,A RALTIM0Rk, Nay .s1vin4 n. st.ss. dssse.sd.
DO pSst due ooupons sir torth Oaroina 9zss,
for better glsdes-A sof. sssk
higher. mtddlins. l2I. Flour strong and active
sxIa. l2eaa g; do family. Es7aS 75 ; city MIN
6UO; Pst.psco family. $50. Wheat southernasody; ;
western nrm-eoqthern red. ll0Sl. "a; Do amber,
dI4aIl Ile; No PepnsylvAnia red, ll6al l6H; No.
MlSh; June. 1.l2xall l3h: July, llOSsl iOx
mixed. spot and May, A2Hel2ss: June, lSaHSX
Juiy, lSxa4S5s; August, 441fA4Ax; steamer. cox,
white, SSaS4; do mixed, 81 lkaS3; Pennsylvau1a. g
eSo. Rye quiet, t8a60. hay steady and without
coa0ge Provisions unchAnged Butter eteady-
prime 70 choice western PACKED. 16el7 ron, llA13.
E&8e nrm, 10. Petroleum steady and unchanged.
Oonee dull-Rio cargoee, lOxal6 Whiaky duh, lO7
ale7H. fre.ehts to Liverpool per steamer sts0dy
ond unchnnged, Receipte-nour, $3.50; Wh0aS,
$500; corn, 2l25O0; oats. 100. 6hipmonfD-
wheat. 400: corn, 120. 200.
NEW YORK. May 6-Stocks strong Money 2}<s
W Exchange. long. 1854; abort, l87k. Govern
NEW YORK. May 6.-Flour firm. Wheat active.
!. LONDON. May 6. II so p m.-Krie. 2sk; do pro-
lefred, ~. New Jersey Central oonsols g5 Illinois
Central, S9A. PENNSYLVANIA Central, 39k 0ow
Jersey Central, 47. Reading, 17k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

"The National Convention OF colored men
meets In Nashville, Tenn, to-day, and bids fair
to be largely attended.
~Moy, jim Key, the converted Cfinaman,
New York on Sunday last.
~Dr. DIR. Samuel p. Chalfant, who recently
killed Josiah Bacon In the Baldwin Hotel San
Francisco, has beer indicted for murder.
mated the population OF our planet at ,429 145,
900.
sHThe lower Connecticut river has been
much visited or late by seals, and some have
been seen as Tar up as Rocky Hill, ten miles be-
sTA woman's Suffrage Convention, to last
setts, to-day.
s1-Mr. R: R. HIT secretary os the United
Hotel, New York.
eB-within three months more English officers
have been killed than were lost at Balakiava or
Inkermann.t-N. Y. Herald.
UIn Philadelphia, last night, Frank Sulr-
van, aged q, shot twice and badly wounded
Josie Irwin, aged Is, In spree OF jealousy.
"a Base ball yesterday:-At Albany, N. r,
worcester. Q, Capital City, s. At Chicago. Chi
cagoes, Z, Syracuse, 8.
attempt to murder Mr.. Edwin Booth Is the poor
young @ maniac's % %magnanimous ofrer to ',seetae
"wm. Murphy, q member Of the Acceptus
at Trenton, n. J., with buiiet-hoie In his fore.
head and pistol near BY. II IL thought he COM
mitted suicide.
sHThe people of Des Moines Iowa voted in
favor OF liquor license By 500 mnaority a the
1st instant. IL is signfn0Ant, MU06H fsst the
women cast $50 votes, an1 on1Y00 I'm were
for license.
eIAllen, one OF the murdorers OF Watch
man Shpman, In the Connecticut state prison.
has been sentenced TO be hanged Nay 9sth, 1850.
the same oay liked for the execution OF Ham.
LIN, his associate In the crime
Darwin's recent experiments with insect.
caUlUDG plants are coming to light SeveraI lit
Tie beauties OF MOWERS loved By lovers ana chin
beautifully bends its head to the COMING etorm.
ana as the the bugs 60 to the ground Il scoopa
them in.5[1. Y. Hereld,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06
In the House To-day.
PASSAGE or THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS Bl

PASSAGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS BILL.
Chairman Knott, Of the judiciary committee
at one O'Clock to-day reported back without
amendment the bill agreed upon by the demo-
cratic caucus committee, to prevent military
interference with elections. 1t is Identical In
text with the bill offered in the House yester-
day by Mr.. Ladd, of Maine, and which was
printed in yesterdays STAR. Mr.. Robson, on
behalf OF the caucus committee Of the repub-
icans, offered substitute, which will be found
In our regular report. Mr.. Conger tried to off er
an amendment but Chairman Knott would not
permit it to be read, much less considered. The
previous question was then demanded The
vote was first taken on the Robson substitute,
except that the greenbackers who id
vote voted with the democrats. The
yeas were % and the nays 121. Mr..
his amendment, but Mr. Knott would not yield.
and moved that the previous question be Or
dered. The democrats voted to second the
whereupon the question was raised that there
was no quorum. and 9 call OF the House was
ordered. The roll call under the proceedings
ten minutes Of two. Speaker Randall, before
it commenced, told Mr.. Conger that the bill
having been ordered to be engrossed, an
amendment could not now be offered, becau:e
1t was not In order: Mr. Conger replied that it
was not his fault that the democrats were thus
body is misplaced"
uO C0u VI ouC IOu uCSClOpcu Zol ulcul-
bers had answered to their names. The vote
was then again taken by tellers to second the
demand for the previous question, but the re-
publlcans again refused to vote except Kelly,
Chittenden and Killenger, leaving the House
without an apparent quorum. Mr.. McLane, Of
Maryland, then moved to adjourn, but the
House refused to adjourn. Mr.. Conger then
moved to recommit the bill to the Judiciary
committee. The Speaker decided that the
motion was not in orders
THE BILL PASSED.
At half past two O'clock on motion of Mr..
Knott, another call of the House was ordered.
At 24O, the republicans ceased their fllibuster-
Ing tactics and the House proceeded to vote
upon the bill.
The House passed the bill as reported, yeas
124, nays 9O-a strict party vote, all the green
hackers voting in the affirmative with the
democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

TIE POLYGAMY CAsEs.-At Salt Lake City,
Utah, In the Niles pOlygamy case Saturday.
Judge Emerson sentenced Daniel III. Wells, first
counselor to the Twelve Apostles OF the Nor
mon Church, to fine Of 500 and two days Inn
prisonment, for contempt In refusing to answer
questions relative to polygamous marriages in
the Endowment House, said to have been per-
formed by him, and to the costumes worn
taken before the commissioner at the examina.
uOn In october last, and points to conviction
The arguments In the case will be made on
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

PROCEEDS OF THE MANHATTAN BANK RoBBKRy.
The Pinkerton detectives arrested at PhiIadel-
phia yesterday man giving his name as Henry
RaIl, while attempting to negotiate with the
Drexels the sale OF $1,000 tn bonds bearing the
tan Bank, New York. He was committed to
await requisition from New York vice-Pres.
ident McLane. OF the Manhattan Bank, and
counsel arrived last night, and had consulta-
ton with the detectives. Hall had two dollars
and some cdd cents on his person when arrested.
He told the police captain that thk bonds were
given him to sell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

ITHACA, May 6.-Last evening the students OF
Cornell university serenaded President White
on the eve OF his leaving the country. In his
reply he alluded to the rumor that Cornell unit
yers1ty has lost In point OF numbers He states
that the loss had been very slight, and had boon
sion, which had been raised SO much that not =
third OF those who used to be students here
could be admitted. He said that the last three
years had been years OF steady progress IN
everX respect, and that Cornell was never 90
strong as now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

The DwYIR-ELLIoTT PRIZE FIGHT. - The
the heavy weight championship has been ar
ranged TO take place on Thursday over the
Canada border. DIVERS party viii 60 to Buffalo
on TUESDAY evening and Elliott's to Erie. Pa
on Wednesday evening both parties win start
r0r the Canada shore, expecting to land early
Thursday morning and fight at once. The
the stakeholder, says that II that difficulty Is
not arranged In time he will use his privilege
and "referee" the fight him. Both the prfnci-
PALS have left town to avoid arrest.l[N. Y.
World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

A MISSOURI SrABBING AFFArR.-Yesterdav law
afternoon Hon. B. j. Franklin and Col. John Il.
Crisp had personal encounter In q restaurant
on Missouri avenue, In Kansas city, and Frank
In STABBED the latter In the abdomen with
penknife or dirk, fnfiictfng wound two inches
deep. Crisp was In the saloon when Franklin
entered, and after some words the last named
calied crisp liar, and was rewarded by receiv-
ing blow in the face, when he drew a knire
nom his pocket and rushed I'm upon Crfsp.
Franklin claims that the difficulty was forced
upon him, but Crisp says Franklin followed him
into the saloon, and that not only has he assas-
sinated his character, but now he wants to do
likewise with his body. The wound may prove
more serious than is anticipated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

A VOTE IN THE TALMAGE CAsE.-A partial vote
was taken by the Presoytery In the Talmage
twelve for acouittal, three guilty and three un
decided Further discussion viii be held to-day
and decisive vote win follow. The N. Y. Tri-
be rendered adverse to Mr.. Talmage, an appeal
will be taken, and the Tabernacle will await the
result but that he is acquitted his Church will
leave the Brooklyn Presbytery and unite itself
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

TIE DEATH OF ISAAC BUTT, member of the
house OF commons for Limerick, Is announced,
DR.. Butt was sixty six years OF age and law
yer by profession. He first achieved distinc-
ton as defender OF VIM. Smith O'Brfen and
other Irish patriots, In 1S4s. He also defended
number OF Fenians, In 1855. He was frst
elected to parliament In 1850, for Harwich, and
BY his long, persistent and able advocacy OF an
independent government for Ireland, he came
10 be known as the champion Home Rulern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

DETERMINED 10 EMIGRArE. = The steamer
Halliday, which arrived at Memphis SUNDAY
night, brought advices to the effect that several
hundred negroes have armed themselves near
Carolina and Ceota landings Mississippi, to
seize the first passenger steamer and compel It
TO take them to Kansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

The Manhattan Rank Rohher.

PHILADELPHIA, May 6-Henry Hall, charged
with being concerned In the robbery OF the
Manhattan Savings bank OF New YORK last
October, was before the committing magistrate
this morning. The prisoner said his name WnS
Henry Hall, that he lived "somet1mes In San
Francisco and sometimes In st. Louis- and that
hearing the testimony OF Vice President Nc.
Lean, OF the Manhattan Savings fund, ana Rev
York police Officers, the prisoner was COM
York authorities Hall has been fdepttfied a
John Dodds, resident OF New York and q
weu-known associate Of burRlars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

SENATOR SAUNDERS telegraphs to the Omaha
(Neb.) Bee that the assertion OF the democratic
paper in that city that he contracted to support
the Union Pacific Company on condition that
Its friends supported him for the Senate is q
alSehOOd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06
The ThreAtened Strike ~ Fallss

FALL RIVER, Moss, May 6.-The movement
towards strike OF the spinners meets with no.
acknowledged that the mills could not possibly
afford to pay their hands more than at present.
The manufacturers claim they are paying more
where In New England Should strike bo0in
all the mills win probable shut down and remain
closed until other help can be secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06
a DeAAlv nrfnax.

CLEVELAND, o., May 6.-Yesterday DR.. Ezra
Rose, proprietor OF q drug store, at Palmyra,
Canfleld, to try some new liquor which he had
just received. BY mistake they each drank
about two ounces OF aconit4 The doctor died
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

commons, yesterday, Sir John A. Mcdonald
said in regard to the statement that the British
government would be held responsible for the
acts OF Sitting Bull against the United States,
that it was canard, Tor neither the Secretary
OF State, the Secretary OF War, nor the Secre-
rary of the Interior. at Washington, can decide
who is British subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-06

|" Ulysses Grant, IT,, has Just become part
owner, It Is reported, In the Evening Star lode,
He has recently returned from visit to that
wealthy region.