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Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
A Trotter in Disguise.
How COnfiding Philadelphia Innkeep-
 erwas Swindled,

How a Confiding Philadelphia Innkeep- erwas Swindled.
 From the Philadelphia Record, July 2O.l
 Two guileless- looking individuals, giving
 the names of James Elliott, jr., and Michael
 Cleary, were before Magistrate List yesterday
 upon the charge of defrauding Jacob Brown
 of $100 by somewhat novel scheme. Brown
 keeps an inn where horsemen stop and chat stable talk. on Snyder avenue, near the Point House road. On Monday afternoon the two
 innocents drove up to Browns place with a
 dilapidated vehicle drawn by horse that
 looked as though he had not seen curry
 comb for 20 years. The animal was rigged in harness improvised from discarded clothes lines, and was so bespattered with mud that his color was scarcely distinguishable. Elliott and Cleary aGghted, and, after downing a cocktail exercised their muscles at game of quoits. While the players were tossing the rings, Brown, who is fancier of horses, took
 the size of the beast in rags and, with a jeer,
 remarked What are you going to do with | that ?" ''Why, there's nothin' ails that | hoss," said Elliott. 'T'm going to sell him. y
 'sThe whole riggin', horse, wagon, and clothes | line. wouldn't bring a fye-dollar note, " l Brown said, with another laugh. "Well, | that's where you make 8 mistake" replied
 Elliot, as he tossed ringer and won the | drinks. ''You can't buy him for hundred. I tell you what I will do, I'll bet you $1OO he | can go III GQreo m1nuCoS 0eb out sdlu
 Brown, but when Elliott produced roll of | bank-notes the inn-keeper saw the challenge
 was seriously made, and eagerly took the ] bet. The trio then jumped into the wagon 1 and drove over to Point Breeze, followed by | quite party. Cleary was made the stake | holder Brown was in high glee, and remark ed; ''Ain't this puddin'," as Elliott took the rens and drove the animal on the track.
 The horse was drawn up at the starting point 1 and at the word Ego" his ears went up like
 shot, and off he went in good style, to the
 astonishment of Brown, who knew before the | first quarter was reached that he had been
 victimized The mile was made in 237. The
 disguised animal is supposed to be New
 York horse. butcher named William Falls,
 residing on South Broad street, was swindled
 of $1O0 by the cunning horsemen few days
 ago. Magistrate List held Elliott and Cleary
 in $60O bail to answer.
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NEW YORk.

Death of Famous Navigator.
 NEW YORK, July 24.-Captain Charles P. Smith, who commanded the steamboat Sea- wanhaka at the time of her destruction by fire, died this afternoon at his residence in Roslyn, L. I. His death was due to erysipe- las, which originated from the terrible inju' ries he sustained in the Seawanhaka disaster. Captain Smith was 55 years of age. During this season he has had command of the steamer Cygnus plying between this city and Coney Island.
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THE OLD WORLD
Great Britain.

A Dynamite PIan-Queer Cargo of an
 Ocean Steamer.
 LONDON, July 24.-A most extraordinary discovery was made at Liverpool yesterday. number of clockwork machines with quan- titles of dynamite in casks was found among the cargo of the Cunard steamer Malta The casks were supposed to con tain cement as the manifest called for packages of that article. Other casks of 8 similar nature were also found on the steamer Bavarian. One of the machines was sent to the Home office and the dynamite was taken out to sea and destroyed in thirty fathoms of water Efforts will be made to discover the maker of the clockwork, which was certainly made in the United States
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much improved and that the physicians are more hopeful. Dr. Bliss is evidently an hoyed by the manner in which his bulletins l have been discredited, and avoids the press | as much as possible. He assured personal l friend, however, that the case had assumed l an improved aspect and stated also that the reported existence of pyemia was fabrlca- ! tion. We have not found any indication ot l it and do not expect to find any" BULLETINS FROM THE.wHrTE HOUSE. WASHINGTON, July 24-The following off cial bulletin of the Presidents condition was issued this morning:
 EXECUTIVE MANSION; WASHINGTON, July 24-11 .. n. The President was more restless than usual during the night and he had another rigor just before mid night. This morning at s:4s his pulse 9s tenn then held with Dr. Hamilton of New York and Dr.. Aenew, of Philadelphia after which counter open about three inches below the wound, which, it is hoped will facilitate the drainage of pus and increase eration we'll His pulse is now 112. tsignedl D. ". BLISS.
 J. J. WOODWARD,
 ROBERT REYBURN.
 EXECUTIVE MANsIoN,l
 WASHINGTON, July 24-7 D. m. The President has been much relieved by the oper- of this morning and the pus has been discharg ing satisfactorily through the opening At noon to-day his pul.e was 1S temperature 99 respi aion 24. At present his pulse is 104, temperature 99 2
 
 D. W. BLISS
 J. K. BARNES.
 J. J. WOODWARD,
 ROBERT REYBURN. 3:30 p. m.-The President has been asleep part of the afternoon. The outward indica- tions remain unchanged and no further ex- animation has yet been made.
 5:45 p. m.-The Presidents pulse is 102, respiration and temperature normal. Dr. Agnew left for Philadelphia at 5:4O p. m. No official bulletin will be issued until p. m. 9p. m.-The President Is resting comfort ably. Dr. Bliss says all are agreed that the danger is bridged by the success of the opera tion, and that no further annoyance is inn minent.
 1O:30 p. m.-The President is sleeping well on the usual administration of anodyne. There has been no change in the outward indications since the evening bulletin. He will not be disturbed until morning. 11:30 p. m.-The President has just raised up and was given some lime juice and milk, but went to sleep again soon after. The physicians think he is doing so well that it is unnecessary to take his pulse or temperature. Thus far there has been no sign of a return of the chill.
 July 25-12:3O a. m.-There is no unfa- vorable change in the Presidents condition and there has been no chill tonight. He is resting comfortably.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
HECK KER'S
PERFECT BAKING POWDER
A FAIR TEST.


To the Editor of the Journal & Courier: Sir:-The contract for supplying the United States government with seventy-five thousand (75.OOO) lbs. of Baking Powder during the en- suing year has been awarded to Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder, it having been tested by Dr. Ed ward G. Love, analytical chemist for the government, and recOm- mended by him for it's excellence and because it contained a higher percentage of gas (which means it will make lighter bread and bis- cuit) than either the "RoyaP' or the other cream tartar baking powders winch he examined. The samples analysed by Dr. Love were furnished by the government com missioners, and were without the | manufacturers label or name, and designated with 8 number known only to the commissioners. twill thus be seen that when
 Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder is submitted to an impartial test it's superiority is acknowledged. !. and the popular verdict so emphat-
 ically expressed in it's favor is fully
 sustained.
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

BALTIMORE July 24.-Arrived the Balti- more from Bremen.
 Antwerp Arrived, the Sturtevant from New York.
 New York-Arrived, the Montreal and the Baltic from Liverpool.
 Havre-Arrived, the St. Lawrence from New York Sailed the Frisia from Hamburg for New York.
 Liverpool the Illinois for Phila- delphia the Istrian for Boston.
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NEW DOMINION.
\ German Bark Ashore.

HALIFAX, N. s., July 24.-The German bark Epjuht is reported ashore at Grome Isle, Magdalen Islands, and is total wreck The crew were saved. No further particulars are obtainable
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FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK. July 23-3 P. NJ. Money closed at per cent. exchange closed dull st 484a4s6 governments closed firm. rOlosing prices reported over the private wire of BUNNEIL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.l
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FOR SALE

dfeA One of ths best Houses on Wooster street sEid has all the modern improvements with barr EW on the premises Will be 50 d low and very easy terms. MERWIN'S Real Estate Office,
 jy2 237 Chanel Street.
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OkAAEs
 RS The fine residence of the late Samuel Russell tiia corner of Park and George streets, only five H.H minutes walk from the postofice. The house Ia large and modern style with all the conveniencee usually found in strictly hrstcasa house. Lot 15s feet on Park street, 220 feet George street, ming through to Spruce street. The grounds are stocked with trees and vnes bearing the choicest rtetiee of fruit in great abundance The house with 75 feet on Park street running through to Spruce street, including barn, will be sold separate If de- sired. Apply to k, BLACKMAN
 jy2O 174 York st. cor Chapel et New Hayen
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ReaI Gstate.
FOR. RENT.
FOR. GAT,E

h&A The Rooms Mo- T9 George street (recently oc Eiid cupied by pr. H. A. Oaksl now for rent
 sN one of the most desirable locations in the cit. for physician. Inquire at the Drug Store.
 iY2l If A E. WOOD
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25

Notice to Contractors. SEWERS AND CONCRETE WALK.
 OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER, l ROOM No. IT CITY HALL, NEW HAVEN, CT.,
 July q, 1881. GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office o until T:30 o'clock p. m., Wednesday, August Sd, 1881, for the following work: For constructing sewers in Library and Wall streets from High street westerly.
 For constructing concrete walk 6 The Green" :" The plans, specifications and contracts can be at this office. Blank forms of proposal, with the quired sureties bond attached upon which all bids must be made, can be had upon application. No proposals will be received after the time speci- fed and all proposals not properly filled out will be rejected.
 The right to reject any all bids will be reserved. By order of the Board of Public Works.
 CHARLES E. FOWLER, jy23 25 30 au1 City Engineer.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25

New Haven Orphan Asylum. FTHHE monthly meeting of the managers will be held U at the Asylum, 34S Elm street, cn Thursday morning of tAis week, July 2s at quarter after 10 o'e lock s. E. CHAMPION,
 jy25 2t Corresponding Secretary
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
An Act Concerning Fire Escapes.
 FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE, !

An Act Concerning Fire Escapes. FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE, ] NEW HAVEN, July %, 1881. PE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- 1D sentatives in General Assembly convened:
 Section 1. Every story above the second ssory not including the basement, in any workshop manu- factory which floor more than ten operatives employed, shall be provided within six months from the passage of this act with more than way of
 egress by stairways the inside or fire escapes on
 the outside of the building, such starways and
 fire escapes shall be kept free from obstruction, and shall be accessible from each in said story.
 Section It shall be the duty of selectmen of the
 town of the fire marshal of any city in which .uch
 building situated to examine all buildings referred to in the first section of this act aud ton they find that such building is provided with
 fire escapes equivalent to two starways and
 furnish the thereof with certificate that eff feet said owner shall not be liable under this act Section 3. Every owner of such building who shall
 violate the provisions of this act shA conviction be fined fifty dollars.
 Approved Apr1l 6, 1884,
 jy23 St A. J.. KENNEDY, Fire Marshal
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25

The steamer JOHN H. sTARIN, CAPTAIN MCALLISTER will make the first trip of the season from New Haven to this beautiful island Saturday, June 25. After this date she will make TWO TRIPS each week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Will leave Starin's pier, foot of Brewery street-ve min utes' walk from the depot-at 8:30 B.. ID. sharp Re- turning, leave Glen Island at 330 p. m, arriving in New Haven in time to connect with the o'clock trains
 Glen Island is of the most attractive day sum resorts in America. Improvements costing $14 have been made by Mr. starin since the close of last Everything done with eye to com fort and pleasure of excursionists. Two grand con certs given daily by Joyces Celebrated 71st Regiment Band. Old fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bake served on arrival of the boat Everything that can be had at any seaside resort be had here at reasonable rates. Elegant steamers between the island and New York nearly every hour. Excursion tickets will be sold from New Haven to New York via Glen Island, returning via pier IS, foot of Cortland street. Fare, New Haven to the Island. ........$ .50
 |" |" '' and return .75
 and return via the
 Island and pier IS, North River. 150
 liberal discount to large parties
 Good music every trip by the Celebrated American Band Orchestra, George Streit, Leader.
 the boat which is sufficient guarantee that nothing occur to the pleasure of any who choose to avail themselves of these excursions.
 Tho Island well policed- Ladies and children ua- attended need not fear molestation.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25

Houses and Lots for Sale or E&-
 change. hrst-c1ass House on College street. A Two houses on High street. House on Chapel street. Liberty street. Franklin Gregory streets prices ranging from S2.5GO and upwards.
 FOR RENT number of good houses and few small rents Money to Loan at 5 Per Cent. Real Estate Office 49 Church Street, Room Hoadley Building. ofice open evenings jy9 l.. F. COMSTOCK,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
FOR RENT,


FOR RENT. A PLEASANT front chamber, furnished or un A furnished. For particulars inquire at ny13 If IT GILL STREET.
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INVESTMENT SECURITIES,

"HAT is safer than B loan improved wes- w tern Farm, really worth three or four tiu the amount loaned and where each years crop is nearly If not qui5e as much as the lean?
 We making loans this class of securities al- most daily with interest of and per cent payable here. Loans S20O to $5.OG0 each We reco nmend these because we have dealt them for 10 years without any loss Cals and examine appIica- tionS.
 Money to loan at per cent. in large sums on city property. Houses furnished and unfurnished for rent. Tene- ments to rent in various rarts of the city. HI H0AnTEV
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A LOCAL SURGEONS VIEW.

prominent local surgeon stated tonight that he was glad to learn that the cavity had been found and remedied When he first heard of the chill the President had he feared that the Potomac flats had began their work and that typhoid fever was threatening. Now he breathed easier. There was more truth than poetry in the surgeons idea. for at this very time four members of the executive force of the White House are sick with chills, and it would not be much to be wondered at if the President was affected that way, but fortunately he is not.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
FOR, RENT

AA FIVE rooms, No. IS Gill street three rooms ei1 at No. 1s3 Congress avenue, near Lafayette ME.4 street; five rooms No. Lewis street, Fair Haven. hrst-class soda fountain for sale, with 8 boiler. Will be sold very cheap Inquire of
 JACOB HELLER, jy6 If Room ], Yale National Bank building.
 For Sale at a Bargain. @A FIRST-OLASS and commodious house :ia with modern improvements situated on one A.aN of the finest avenues in this city Large lot, fronting on two streets There is nice barn on the premises. The property is worthy the attention of investors, and be at any time. For particu- lars call at THIS OFFICE. ie21 If
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-25
MANHATTAN BEACH.

MANHATTAN BEACH. Steamers JOHN H. STARIN, Capt. McA1ligter, and ERASTUS CORNING, Capt. Spoor, in connection with the regular New York line, will issue tickets from New Haven to Manhattan Beach and return for the low price of S1.75. Passengers can leave New York every hour of Starin's Manhattan Beach boats from Pier foot of Whitehall street.
 For further information apply to MoALISTER & WARREN, 71 Church street, or
 EB- No Free List.
 ". B. MILLER, Agent, starin Pier.
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For Sale at a Bargain,

FUN TOENIs
 A3 nice furnished cottage and barn at Savin 5il Rock to rent for the season. Second floor, No. MAl 61 Asylum street, $10; 239 Congress avenue, $ll For sale-A shore house and barn. large grounds, at Sayin Rock. House has 21 rooms in first class order and will be sold cheap. Small safe soda fountain candy jars counters marble top tables show cases, awning, ice cream tables. A. W. HOLMES, je18 If Room 8, 69 Church Street.
 TO RENT.
 sa FINE RESIDENCE in Brick Block west side ziH of College street, corner of Grove. IS rooms, EseY with all modern improvements dining room on parlor floor large yard and garden.
 FRANK M. WARD, 139 College street, je13 If or ALFRED WALKER 89 Orange street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-14
ROUSE.

Washington, I3.-Tsylsr's resolution
was unanimously adopted for the selec-
ton of eleven persons to audit claims for
services during the Presidents illness and
burial, and to consider the question OF
q pension for his family.
Robson moved to appoint select
committees on the census, civil service
reform, the law respecting the election of
President and Vice-Fresident, epidemic
diseases, inter-oceanic ship canal, pay
ment OF pensions, bounty and bsck
pay.
Knott objected that most Of the COM
nittees were unnecessary.
The resolution for census Committee
was adopted.
Bills we're introduced for the settle
ment of the Nicaragusn claims: to repsal
tax on matches, bank checks, snuff,
cigars. and spirits distilled from fruits.
By Morrison, reducing the tariff Oh
imported goods 10 per cent.
By Springer, for the apprHisement Of
telegraph lines.sn efects;to secure iufor
nation about t. postal service in other
countries.
By Shelly, to equalize the homestead
guarantee and to reduce the price Of pub
lie lands to settlers.
By Page, to restrict Chinese mnigra-
tiOn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-14
What the STANDARD" Thinks

Chicago, 13.-Special 70 the News from
Washington: The London STANDARD
says Of Blaine's instructions, sent to the
American ministers at Lima: 1t may be
absurd, but j! is only carrying the Mon
roe doctrine to It's legitimate conclusion
to assume that by and by we snail see
representatives deputed from Washing
ton to control the relations of the en-
peror of Brazil with European mowers,
and the savages Of Patagonia invoking
the aid of q United States commits
sion 10 compose their differences. What
ia the temper of the cabinet at the present
moment, We can only infer from the
offnand sentiment which has confused
the discussion Of the canal question AS
to Peru, it is not wholly perhsps matter
of sentiment; it is true that Blaine has
resigned, and ths Americans will nc
longer be able to admire the Flo@in
periods in which he has maintained the
pretensions of his country. bat American
diplomacy, of necessity, will be much
the same whether the cispstcnes ere
peLnd By Frelinghuysen or by Blaine
1t is not improbable that President Ar
thur may soon announce that peace II
restored and q new protectorste by the
United States established.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-14
GUITEAU.
The Examination Of Experts
Continues,

Washington, 13.-Dr. Fordyce Barker,
. distinguished physician, testified, de-
| dninR insanity In several phases. Hi1
| comprehensive, positive conclusions al
accorded with the theory Of the prosecu-
ton.
Judge Cox asked what the witness
meant BY sR Irresistible impulse. The
answer was "Perversions Of emotion to
such q degree Is to produce conduct en-
tirely 1t variance with the individuals
former life, and to such degree ~ to
completely control the will power, would
constitute an Irresistible impulse"
Guiteau asked: "Where q man ia i'm
PEELED to commit q crime by an impulse
he cannot resist. is he fane or insAne?"
"When that fact can be proven, sir, it
10 insanity"
Guitesu: "Thst's just my case, sir"
with an air of perfect satisfActisn. To
ScOyille: Come, that's the whole case.
Let's have recess Pm getting hungry"
Mrs. Scoville asked: "CAn . man be
born ins&ne?"
Guiteau-You keep still. It's all they
can do to put up with nae.
The answer was: mo, madame he
could be born an idiot or an imbecile.
Insanity 10 an acquired state after birth"
Recess.
DR.: SpetsekA resumed his testimony in
the Guiteau case. Corkhill handed the
witness . slip Of paper on which Was
drawn diagram Of the human head,
and said. "Now, doctor; supposiE z this
to be the prisoners head, will you please
point out the inequalities to which you
referred yesterday" Before any reply
could be made Guiteau raised 8 laugh by
saying: THAT accounts for It; q halter
came to see me this morning and offered
me q new hat If would let hiM take my
head. I got the hat, but you don't pay
for It. ;"
Corkhill-"Oh, no; government will
have to do So"
The witness gave his reasons for con-
sidering the prisoner insane. Upon 3
question beir z asked by Corkhill, Guiteau
broke in with: have been looking up
your record Corkhill, and I'll show you
up" Subsequently Guitesu again
interrupted the examination and shouted:
i see that crank Tslmage has been
doing some sensational business 10 this
case. He had better go slow. He has
been before his synod several times for
lying. He has q reputation in New 7 ork
for running for houses OF prostitution. l
have got my eye on several Of these
cranks and il they don't 60 slow I'll give
some more of them some free advice.
The high toned portion of the American
people are beginning to take right view
of the case"
The witness, (Dr. Spetseka,) thought
the proper way to summon experts would
be for the court to summon them ir-
respective of the chances of what their
testimony might be. Corkhill insisted
that the witness had attacked the chsrGe-
ter and honesty Of the experts.