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Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Frishtful Elevator Accident.

FALL RIVER, April 14.-At ? p. m. the ele- vator in the Borden block, in this city, fell with terrible crash. The elevator was mak- ing the upward trip and contained seven pas sengerE, among thsp Henry sevsy, corre- spondent of the Boston Globe. At the third floor it was stopped to let of Mir. Wakefield. At this instant the hook bearing the wire pull ley gave way. The car descended with fright full velocity and struck the bottom of the well, rebounded to the first floor, and fell mass of ruins, encircling and covering the occupants. The shock was felt all through the building. Mir. Milton Reed, city solicitor, was severely injured, and MT. Henry Sevey sustained such injuries that he died at p. 10. Mir. Daniel Sullivan had his left leg broken and the elbow of his right arm dislocated. James 0. Crow ley had his left arm broken and was otherwise injured. The other passengers were more or less injured. boy was not injured.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
NEW YORK.
Suspension of the Cotton Firm.

Suspension of the Cotton Firm.
 NEW YORK, April 14.-Much excitement was created on Change this afternoon over rumors that the wsll-knovn cotton and banking firm of Dodge, Potter $ Go. had become involved and were about to close their doors. The firm are known for great wealth, Mr. Dodge being a member of the firm of Dodge, Phelps & Go. It is believed that their failure will involve other houses. In their letter to the supsrin- tendent of the Exchange thsy express the hope that their suspension will be only tenn porary.
 While the unsettled balances of the firm are placed at between $6O, 900 and $1O0,000 it is known that the suspended firm had bsen compelled to deposit between $400, ,000 and $500, 900 intrust companies within few weeks to make good the losses on 8 heavy decline not only in cotton, their legitimate business, but in mining shares in which they dabble to a very large extent. The particular stocks tie Pittsburg, of which they were formerly financial agents, Little Chief, Silver Cliff and Chrysalits. It was ~rumorsd in the cotton trade several days ago that there was trouble among two or three firms, one of whom WAS said to be Dodge, Potter X Co. The latter were known to be very long at cotton, carrying st various times within few months as much as 15O,OoO bales. Two or three strong houses in the trade, it is said, combined to crush them out and force sale of their immense stock, and raid was made on the market finally forcing a failure. Dodge, Potter & Go. waited until the o'clock call to-day be- fore announcing their suspension, In order to avail themselves of tom orrows averages in making final settlement. At 2:05 p. m. they sent to Superintendent Powers notice stating that they had been obliged to suspend because of the rapid and extreme decline in cotton, and the delay of many customers to promptly place them in funds in time for certified checks. They expressed hope of being able to resume in few days. The firm is com- posed of Charles O. Dodge, son of William B. Dodge; Edward H. Potter, member of the Cotton Exchange, and Peter J. CIassen. Later in the day and acting under legal advice Dodge. Potter $ Go. made an assignment to Walter l. Poor with the following preferences: William E. Dodge, $s9, ,ooo; Townssnd, Will son $ Co.,, 1928, 150; Pacific Bank of Boston. $1O,OO0; D. E. Wilcox, $1O, ,O0O; G. G. Ha- ven, S1O, GOO; 0. l.. Goodwin, $2, 800; Chas. R. Bisbell, $2o, ,0oo making in all $114, $50.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE WEST.
Kentucky.
Victory for the Grant NEon.

LOUISVILLE, April 14.-The Republican State convention assembled here this morning. Judge Denny called it to order and prayer was offered by MT. Allison, a colored minister. Mr. Lewis, Grant man, and MT. Landrum, a Sherman man, were nominated for temporary chairman and the fight commenced. It re- suited in 6 Grant victory: Lewis 719, Lan- drum 576. Ex-Attorney General Speed, a Grant man, will be permanent chairman, and the delegates will doubtless be instructed to vote as unit for Grant at Chicago.
 majority report instructing for Grant was adopted by vote of 1,O79 to 4S7. Twenty four delegates were then appointed. Hon. John Sheed was elected permanent chairman by 8 viva voce vote. On taking his seat he addressed the convention, speaking highly of his candidate, Grant.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE NATION AL CAPITAL.
A CIerEyrnGn's Views on the POnca
 Grievances.

A CIergyEnsn's Views tho Ponca
 Grievances.
 WASHINGTON, April 14.-In the Ponca in- vestiRation today, Rev. s. D. Hinman said that he believed the Poncas misunderstood the tenor of the proposition which they agreed to at their council of January 27, for the reason that by their interpretation of it they were to go and inspect the Indian Territory lands, and not to remain thsre. He did not believe any intentional fraud WAS psrpetratsd on the Indi- ans; certainly not by Mir. Kembls, tho Gov ernnent inspector, appointed to remove them, whom the witness described as man of 'sim- movable integrity, so straig ht that he soms- times leans backward.'' He also said that he considered the removal of the Poncas to the Indian Territory error of judgment more easily to be seen now than then.
 An Agreement with the Chippevas.
 WASHINGTON, April 14.-The Chippewas, accompanied by Commissioner Trowbridge and Dr. J. L. Mahon, their agent, were re- csived at the White House by the Great Father. The President talked with them pleasantly and showed them around the house. They leave to-morrow for Wisconsin. their business being settled. They agree to settle in severalty upon 160 acres of land ..each, to have the balance of their reservation sold and the proceeds to be held as trust fund for them. They will go by way of Carlisle Pa. to visit the Indian school.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15

afternoon an explosion of gas occurred on the third floor of inc purifying department of the New York Gas Companys works at the foot of East Twenty-frst street. The building and works were damaged about $25, 1000, on which there is no insurance. John Roldsr, foreman of the works was terribly burned about the face and body, and will probably die from his injuries. Two laborers named John Diamond and James Byrnes were also injured. The cause of the explosion is at present unknown.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
New York City.

NEW YORK, April 14. The dogs brought here from England on the steamer Arizona yesterday for the coming office.
 Rev. Dr. Samuel Osgood died here this morning, aged sixty. He was a native of Charlestown, Mass. He died of a sudden congestion of the lungs. He owned a sum- mer residence at Fairfield, Ct.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
PENNSYLVANIA.
ProbabIY Another Canard.

Probably Another Canard.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 14.-A Washington special to the Bulletin says:
 A Democrat of prominence, one who holds high position in the councils of his party, has informed your correspondent that MT. rilden has written letter to be read at the New York Democratic State convention at Syracuse declining to be candidate before the Cincinnati convention, and withdrawing his name. The reason assigned for his course is the condition of his health. This same gentleman says that Tilden prepared letter two months ago withdrawing his name, but the intercession of personal friends prevented it from being made public.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
movEnIGNgs OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, April 14.-Sailed, the Parthia for Liverpool, the Labrador for Havre. Ar rived, the Amsterdam from Antwerp, the Ethiopia from Glasgow.
 ladelphia-Arrived, the Vadarland from Antwerp. Sailed, the Illinois for Liverpool
 Antwerp-Arrived, the Nederland from New York, the Switzerland from Philadel- phia.
 Hamburg-Arrived, the Frisia from New York. Sailed, the suevia for New York.
 Liverpool-Arrived, the Semaria from Bos- ton, the Brazilian from Boston, the Spain from New York Sailed, the England for New York.
 London-Sai1ed, the Queen for New York.
 Queenstown-sailed, the City of Brussels for New York
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
rELEGRAPHEC .8OVTlNGs.

Base ball yesterday: At Cincinnati, Cin- cinnatis 10, Nationals 5.
 Frederick W. Rice, popular Insurance agent, fell down in coal mine at Providence, Pa., yesterday morning, 15o feet, and was in stantIy killed.
 Captain Paul Boynton has written 10 the London Daily News denying his reported death and challenges Captain Webb to a con- test in American waters.
 The Salvation Army has been so successful in Newark that Commissioner Ration has leased the Odeon Variety Theatre for five months. Captain Pierson said on Tuesday that they had already made seventy converts in Newark. Five are young women and the others are young men,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
WARYLAND.
Smallpox In RnItimor


 BALTIMORE, April IA man and wife named Sphmaist, from Bohemia, who were among l, ,536 emiarants who arrived on the steamer Braunschwsig from Bremen last week, are at a hospital near this city suffering with smallpox. During the voyage their daughter died of the same disease and was buried at sea, Considerable anxiety is felt lest other passengers, who have mostly gone West, should have contracted the seeds of the dis
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Michigan.
A Wife Murders Her Husband.

Wife Murders Her Husband.
 DETROIT, April 14.-George Francis,a quiet, hard working man, living about five miles from this city, was killed by his wife last night. She chopped him to death in his bed with an axe and was assisted by man named Corsby, alias Dennis. Her little daughter was 8 witness of the terrible death. Mrs. Francis was arrested.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
France.

Vignaux Wins the Billiard Match.
 PARIS, April 1.-The international match was continued tonight. Vignaux resumed his thirty-ifth inning of last night from where he left the balls on the rail at 1, 451 of an unfin- ished run He made runs of 1O7 and 193 and then won the game by run of PAS. Slosson's total was 3, 118. Vignaux has challenged both Cook and Roberts to play for any amount 8 game of 800 up,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Rhode Island.
The Seventy-TxEo Hour Walk.

Ing tVU HGUWT dIke
 PROVIDENCE, April 14.-The 72-hour walk opened at Il a. m. to-day. The score at II D. 1n was Sullivan 198 miles, Guyon 194 miles 15 laps, Cox 192 miles laps, Bison 1s8 miles laps, Hourihan 167 miles laps, Vint 1S7 miles 2 laps, Colston 184 miles 2 laps, Kirby TIT miles II laps, McAvoy TO miles, Fitzgerald 132 miles, with twelve men on the track, Hartman having taken an alcoholic bath in the night and got rid of his cold and contracted muscles.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
DEATHS.

BENEDICT-In this city, April 14th, Truman Bene- dict, father of the late Heary W. and Ralph Bene dict, aged 82 years. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to at tend the funeral services st his late residence, Mo- 22s Portsea street, Friday, the 18th, at D. m. FITzGERALD-In this city. April 1s, Patrick Fitz- gerald, aged 20 years and months. there will be requism mass this (Thursday) morn- ing at o'clock for the repose of his soul The fu- neral will take place this afternoon at o'clock from the Church of the Sacred Heart No carriages. KIRSOHNER-In this cty, April 12th. Allie J. H., aged years and Is days youngest child of J. Hen ry and Sophia Kirschner. NIOHoLS-In Newport, R. l., on tha 18th inst, Mrs. Elizabeth P. NicAols widow of Wm. s. Nichols, Esq, and daughter of the late Hon. Thomas G. Pit man. aged 87 years and months. MERWIN-In GaylordsVille, April Sd, Colonel Henry Merwin. aged 77 years. oHILDs-In Seymour, April 7th, Heman Childs sged 71 years.
 CANFIELD-In Woodbridge, April sth, Mary F, wife of Frederick A. C&nfeld, and daughter of Henry c. Hickox, aged 34 years. BALDW1N-In New Milford, April Sd, Marcia L. Baldwin, aged 79 years. BEEBE-In West Haven, Amos B. Beebe, formerly Of East Lyme, aged 69 years.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Heavy Damages Against a Railroad.

Heavy Damages Against Railroad.
 BOSTON, April 14.-Charles B. Worthen, who sued the Grand Trunk Railroad Compa- ny for damages received by collision on the road, owing to the alleged carelsssness of the company's servants, in 1876, received yer dict in this city yesterday of $42, 1000 in his favor. The plaintiff in 1876 was a salesman in the employ of Fields, Leister & Co.,, of Chicago. On the 23d of July, 1876, Worthen left his home in New Hampshire for Chicago, and while travelling over tho Grand Trunk railroad met with an accident which caused the injury for which the suit was brought, his left leg being crushed, necessitating amputa- ton. At the first trial the jury found for the plaintiff in SIS, 1000, but this verdict was set aside and another trial was had last spring, which resulted in verdict of $26, 900 for Worthen. Counsel for the Grand Trunk Company succeeded in getting new trial on account of erroneous ruling of the presiding judge, and now the third trial results as above. It is thought probable this verdict will stand, although motion will undoubtedly be made to set it aside on the ground that the damages are excessive. These are the largest damages ever obtained in a Massachusetts court in @ case of the kind.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE SOUTH.
Georgia.

Discovery of Gold.
 ATLANTA, April 14.-Much excitement pre- vails in White county over the finding of rich pockets of gold in Nacoochee Valley. Over 100 nuggets were taken out in four days, one of which weighs over one pound. The yield grows richer as the washing proceeds.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Louisiana.

Acklen Invited to Retire.
 NEW ORLEANS, April 1.-The Democratic Third Congressional district to day nominated J. S. Ballen of Lafourche for Congress, vice AckIen. The latter threatens to run indepen- dsntly. Taylor Beattie will be the Republican candidate.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15

8 very severe snow storm, and, missing the road, she followed fence that led into the bush, where she was found dead Tuesday morning. A dog belonging to her was found faithfully keeping watch over her remains.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Iowa.
limit fnr Elaine.

DEs MONIES, April 1.-The Republican State convention today elected P delegates to the Chicago convention, and resolution was adopted iustructing them to vote as unit for Blaine.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE PACIFIC COAST.
California.

A Severe Earthquake.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-At 1905 p. m. the heaviest shock of earthquake for years occurred. The motion was vertical. No damage has been reported. The buildings rocked so that the motion was visible. The Nevada block apparently swayed foot out of plumb.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Fire OR an Ocean Sfeamsr-A Missing
 Training Ship.

LONDON, April 14.-A fire broke out on board the steamer Khediye, bound from Aus tralia to London, bringing the mails, and for some time fears were entertained that the ves- sel would be destroyed. By strenuous efforts, however, the flames were sxtinguishsd and the ship has since arrived at Malta with her cargo considerably damaged by fire and water No lives were lost and nc one was seriously in- jured.
 There is as yet no news of the missing train ing ship Atalanta, concerning whose appear ance so much anxiety has beon excited. The captain of the Royal Mail steamer lamar de- nies the report that he had seen the vessel bot tom up. Several ships of the British navy are Ataanta, and theories going to show that her continued absence does not necessarily involve the deduction that she is lost are more readily listened to than believed in.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Missouri.
Instructed for Grant

SEDAL1A, April 14.-At the Republican State convention here to-day the delegates elected to the Chicago convention were instructed for Grant.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. BAY STATE RRPUBILCANS. The State Convention at
 Worcester To-day.
 A MAJORITY FOR E0MUnDS, Probability of an Instructed Edmumeas Delegation. Appropriation Bills in Congress. The Indian and Consular Bills
 Considered.
appropriation Bills in Congress.
NE " ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.

TO.Day's Cenventiozs-ActiVity at WOr-
 cester-Tne Young Republican Ele-
 nnent---Edmunds the FaV0rite-.-An
 UnpIedged EdIaunds Delegation
 Probable.
 WORCESTER, April 14--Ths Bay State House YVES @ scene of great activity tonight in anticipation of the Republican State con- vention at Mechanics Hall tomorrow to choose four delegates to the Republican Ns- tional convention at Chicago. About $50 delegates have arrived thus far. The Young Republicans have opened anti Grant and anti Blaine headquarters, but with little effect, for they are also anti-third term, which drives away those Blaine men who intend to support Grant if he is nominated Parker o. Chand- Ter is in charge of the Sherman headquarters He admits majority for Edmunds, but re- gards Sherman as the second choice of the Edmuuds men. The Grant forces ara com manded by ex Governor Boutwell,. The strug- gle will come on the passage of anti third term resolutions. The probabilities are in favor of an unpIedged Edmunds delegation The convention will be presided over by Sen ator Dawes.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
Truatee.s Sale.

Rare Chance for a Man with Small Capital to make Money. VEyHE subscriber offers at bargain Plated Ware, H Orockery and Glass Ware, Tables. Chairs, Sc.,
 & connected with the restaurant in the basement of
 the Ounnipiac Club House. 416 Chapel street. Apply 10 0. B. MATTHEWMAN Trustee, | 6 Tuau BuildiUQ.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
.T. GRTMLEV.

MARRIAGE REPAlRER AND PAINTER, si has for sale Buggies, Business Wagons, &c.,, at his manufactory Whiting street, corner of Commerce. Has also sale 10 rent small house Tyler st. Will sell at bargain. Cau at the factory residence 2lS Water street, near State. apl0 Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
NOTIEE

A MEETING of the stockholders of the New Haven "A Water Company will be held at Tylers Hall on the 21st day April 1s80 at 10 m., for the pur pose of accepting, if they see fit so to do in be- charter. of said company lately enacted by the the and for the purpose of exercising, if said meeting should fit to do of the powers conferred up- said stockholders by said amendment, in providing of the Capital Stock of said Company to raise money for paying of the mortgage
 debt of said Company, and for other and for the purpose transsctng any business proper to bs done at such meeting Per order
 apI47 r. GOFFE PHIPPS, Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
eussia,s Quarrel with China.

LONDON, April 14.-Ths St. Petersburg Her aid states that Russia will increase her fleet in Chinese waters by the addition of fifteen yes sells under the command of Admiral Butakof
 These ships will be in addition to those al- ready ordered to proceed to Chinese waters. There is a growing belief that Russia eontem- plates her quarrel with China to an extremity.
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TO RENT

xsA The House No. Clark street, suitable for two Hgsf families; rooms and sink room upstairs and HeM garret; downstairs rooms Snd sink room city water and good well and cellars. Inquire on
 ap12 4t# THE PREMISES.
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TO RENT.
FOR, RENT.

ss5EA FURNISHED HOUSE, pleasantly and cen- Esi! trally located, modern convenienoes, for six Hz2A months longer time. Possession given tmme- diately if desired. Inquire personally at
 apl2 tf 22 EXCHANGE BUILDING.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
The Exhibition iEa Australia

LONDON, April 1.-The prospects of great success for the Australian international exhi- bition are improving. The French Govern mont has renewed it's request for additional space for the display of French goods and products. A dispatch from Melbourne gays that the United States Government has again pressinsly asked for more space at the coming exhibition at that place. The accuracy of this statement, however, is not above question.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE NEW DOMINION.
E.ooD..,n ..,

TORONTO, April 14.-On Saturday evening last an old woman named Ann Gushing left the village of Fort Coulonge, Quebec, during
Morning journal and courier., 1880-04-15
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

The New HOuse-The Irish RepTescn-
 lalion Last Meeting of Beacons-
 fields Ministry
 LONDON April 14.-The correspondent of the Times at Dublin. discussing the Irish repre- sentation in the new House of Commons, says: s'There are three compact parties-the Conservatives, the Parnellites, and the pure Liberals; and the moderate Home Rulers, or intarmediat party, who will be the allies sometimes of one party and sometimes of an- other, according to the nature of the question before the House, but it may be confidently expected that they will most frequently go, on division of the lobby, with ths Liberal government and, perhaps, be finally merged in their ranks. There are also q few free lances, such as Mir. Patrick J. Smyth, just elected for Tippsrary, who is an uncompro- missing 'repealer ; Mir. John Daly, of Cork city, whose views do not quite agree with those of Mir. Parnell, though he has been re- turned with him, and Er. Philip Callan, just elected for Louth, who will fight all round in their turn. The Conservatives will of courEe, sit on the opposition benches, and ths Parnell- ties are expected to follow them. The pure Liberals and moderate Home Rulers will prob- ably be found on the ministerial side, below the gangway, though on some occasions the latter will join the opposition"
 The Cabinet met to- day for the first time since the dissolution. The members were all present, and thsir mutual greetings before the session were made up of condolences on their defeat and congratulations on their approach ing release from the responsibility of power. Bsaconsfsld is reported to have said that hs rejoicsd at the prospect of spending the re- maining years of his life in the cold shade of opposition. It is believed that this will be the last meeting of the present Cabinet, and that at the meeting to-day arrangements were made for presenting the rssignations of the ministers to the Queen immediately on her return to England. The personal belong ings of several ministers are now being re- moved from their official residences, and this is held to be a confirmation of the report that Earl Bsaconsfsld intends to resign on Friday.
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TO RENT.
New Houses for Sale. Rent, or
Fnr aala nrRanf

AAaA VERY pleasant, roomy house, with par1or,
 s sitting room, dining room and kitchen on one I@M floor; all modern conveniences. Pleasant grounds, good stable, good neighborhood Also for rent, cottage at Savin Rock, near the John Lewis place. House roomy and well finished Inquire of
 apl4tf HIP, HOADLEY, HoadIey Building,
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District of New Haven .s. Probate court,l

District of New Haven ss Probate Court,l
 April 14th, 1880. l HESITATE of SETH G. WooDING late of New Ha- NI ven, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereSf the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said tne will be debarred recovery All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make immediate payment to
 FIDELIA A. WOODING, apis 2l1w+ Executrix.
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Circulating Library.

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