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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Crusade Against Deathbed Insur

The Crusade Against Deathbed Insur-
 HARRISBURG, Dec. S.-Deputy Attorney General Gilbert, representing the State In- surance Commissioner, today made applca- tion in court for warrants for the arrest of the officers of the State Capital Mutual Aid association, one of the prominent deathbed companies, on charge of conspiracy. The request was made for the double purpose of prosecuting the officers criminally and to cure possession of the books of the com pany. Sometime ago application was made for writ of qaeo soarraaato against the con- cern which has not yet been argued. Gil bert states that he had reason to believe the books of the company were now being doctored that they may appear all right when examined by the court on quo aca1razto proceeding To prevent this charge of conspiracy has been brought that the books and papers may be placed in charge of the court and kept secure. The court after consultation late this afternoon refused to issue warrants on the ground that it cannot act as committing magistrate. A motion was then made by Gilbert that the association be dissolved, upon which argu- nlent will take place next week.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
agew a5aren 9ailg gGorniug gpnrnal and Courier

Bright's disease of the kindeys began
 however, to manifest themselves and despite
 all efforts of his physician he gradually sank.
 Up to Wednesday he retained consciousness and perused the papers, but on the evening
 of that day fell into comatose state. At noon Dr. Gethen informed the family that his patient had reached stage at which re- covery was out of the question. Up to 8 late hour there was no perceptible change in his condition and he had not regained pos session of his faculties. There were large number of anxious inquirers at his residence this afternoon and evening. George W. Childs and ex-Speaker Randall were sent for in the morning When Mr. Childs called the patient could not recognize him. MT. Ram dall arrived at night from Washington and took a place by the bedside of his friend.s
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
| News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. IAN AWFUL CALAMITY. FrightfuI Holocaust in a
 Vienna Theatre. HUNDREDS OF LIVES LOST. Over Five Hundred Perish
 by Fire. STRONG EVIDENCE AGAINST GUITEAU Relatives Denying Insanity
 fn the Family.
THE OLD WORLD.
Austria.

A Frightfu1 Holocaust "A Crowded
 Theatre in Flames-Three Hundred
 Dead Bodies Taken From the Ruins
 Several Hundred More i'm the Building.
 VIENNA, Dec. 8.-Fire broke out in the Ring Theatre this evening just as the curtain rose on the opera. There were upward of two thousand persons in the audience, and when the flames burst around the stage on which were two hundred actors, tremen- dous rush was made from all parts of the house in order to escape. Many of the pam ic-strieken people leaped from the windows, while the shouts and shrieks of those who were unable to make their escape were heart rending. During the greatest excitement the gas metre connected with the theatre ex- ploded, thereby causing total darkness. At midnight three hundred dead bodies had been recovered and several hundred more were yet left in the building, which was still wrapped in flames
 LATER.-It is now estimated that the loss of life is upward of five hundred.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
New York Produce Market.

FLOUR-Dull and in buyers favor Minnesota ex- tra, s 10a9 % City Mill extra, $7a7 T5; southern -four quiet common to choice extra, s s5as 3719
 WHEAT-Unsettled, opening higher, subsequently declining and closing strong at slight recovery i; Mo- red, S1 42a1 434 No. white, $1 4Oa1 40A 1; Mo- 2 Milwaukee $1 36 No. red December. $1 Aga l 42 do. January $1 475sa1 49Z.
 GORN-Dun and heavy uneraded mixed, 68a72 ;; Mo- 8, 7O4( No. January, 71z1a723S do. February, 735Sa74 d.
 OATs-Less active : No. white, 55& No. do., 51 1ka52 No. mixed. 51 mixed western, 49a52 j; mixed State, 51 s1a52.
 RYE-Dun and heavy at 96a99.
 BARLEY-Du11 and weak.
 PORK-Dun and steady spot mess, $17 25a17 50 i; for old, $1Sa18 25. for December.
 WHISKEY-Nominal.
 BUTTERFLIES active and rather weak State, 1sa 41c. western, 12a41c.
 PETROLEUM-Market dull and nominal graded, s3I crude in bArrels 61a74 asked refined in barrels, T1Sc, asked.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
Co1onel Fornex tn a pxIng state.

PHnADELHHIA, Dec. I6.-The announce ment of the dangerous illness of Colonel J.
 ". Forney produced a profound sensation when it became known this afternoon, for although he had been confined to his room for nearly week, the fact was only known to his family and few intimate friends. The week before last while on visit to Washing ton he took severe cold and was advised by friends to return home at once, but urgent business compelled his presence in New York, and when he reached this city it was apparent that he was not in his usual good health. He kept bravely at work, however, in the editorial chair of Progress until last Wednesday week, when his strength left him and he was completely prostratsd. At first 1t was thought he was suffering from over work .and that Q respite from his arduous work would be followed by restoration to health. Steps were taken to cancel large number of featuring engagements which he had made for the winter and spring. Symptoms of
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
FoRTY-sEVENTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8

sENArE-At the conclusion of MT. MorrilI's speech, which occupied two hours and half and devoted to the advocacy of protective tariff, MT. Garland obtained the floor to speak upon his tariff commission bill. He, however, yielded to motion to adjourn pending which he introduced bill providing for
 filling the office of President in the event of the death or disability of the President and Vice President which he will speak hereafter
 Mir. Voorhees, introduced resolution referring much Presidents message relates to the sill yer question to the Finance committee text for speech that subject
 MT. Ferry from the Committee on Postoflces and Post Roads, submitted as unanimous report MT. InpalIs' bill extending the franking privilege to Lu- cretia R. Garfield and it was unanimously passed, the first bill to pass the Senate in this Congress-
 The President pro tenn. in B brief speech compi- nented Assistant Sergeant-at-arms Isaac Bassett the completion of his ftfeth year of service in the Senate wishing him health and happiness at 320 n n, tha Senate adiourned to Monday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
Massachusetts.
A Teacher's Suicide.

SPRINGFIELD, Dec. S.-J. R. Jillson. teacher, shot himself this afternoon, two bullets entering his head, killing him in- stantly. He was one of the original South Carolina carpet baggers with Governor Chamberlain, but had been stopping here for some time and had no regular occupation. He had been suffering for some days from rheumatism and is supposed to have con- mitted suicide to escape the pains. He was about forty years old and leaves family.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
NEW ENGLAND.
Rhode Island.
The sprague Estate.

The Sprague Estate.
 PROVIDENCE, Dec. S.-Judge Potter grant ed temporary injunction to-day restraining Trustee Chaffee from disposing of any of the Sprague trust estate. The injunction holds good for ten days and was granted on pe- tition of the Franklin Institution for Savings An interesting disclosure was made at the print works yesterday noon Rodney F. Dyer informing the auctioneer that he had claim of $100,OOO on the water rights and dam connected with those premises In the af- ternoon MT. Tillinghast endeavored to have the injunction dissolved, but action on his motion was deferred until Saturday with the intimation that the matter could not be heard until later day than the one named.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 8-3 P M. Money closed at per cent. Exchange steady at s4 81a$4.s5. Governments closed frm [eloHing prices reported over the private wire of BUNNELL SCRANTON, Bankers and Brokers.s
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
BIRTHS.
JoNEs-In Madison. Dec 5th a son to Edward and
 Emma Jones,
MARRIAGES.
DEATHS.

sCoLLAN-In this city. on Dec. sth, Jane scoIlan, aged 35 years.
 Funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 9
 John M. Gildea, 262 Davenport avenue E0oTEmIn Augusta, Ga, Dec 8th, Edward Y Foote. NETTIETON-In Clinton, Dec l, Mrs. Betsey, wife of Harry Nettleton aged 66 years
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEW HAVEN.

ARRIvED-DECENBER 8. Sch Ruth Robinson, Miller, Darien, lumber to N H S Mill Go. Sch Onward, Wheeler, South Amboy, iron to N TN H RR. Sch Gertrude, Dewtck, New York, iron to Y, & H RR.
 Sch M M Hamilton. New York, for Norwich.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-Sailed, the Devonia for Glas- gow the Celtic for Liverpool Arrived the De Ruyter from Antwerp.
 Queenstown-Arrived (11 p. m.), the Gallia from New York.
 London-Arrived the Victoria from New York Sailed {the 7thl, the Denmark for New York.
 Christiana-Sailed, the Thingvalla for New York. Liverpool-Arrived the Pennsylvania from Phia oueenstown-sai the 7thIs, the Adriatic for New
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
LOST.
LOST-&2 OO REwARn
[PECK $ BROWN, AUor1oNEEE
RY9{I99 99askkka

A TOUR regular Saturdays sale of this week we A. shall offer Cabinet Organ, nearly new, which must be sold regardless of value-a opportunity Also large line of Holiday Goods and several Mist Brussels Carpets. Sale commences at 10 o'clock, at
 deg 2t 239 and 241 CHAPEL STREET,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
Second National Bank of New Ha-

vens Conn.
 EENHE annual meeting of the stockholders of the A Second National Bank of New Haven for the election of Directors and the transaction other lawful business will be held at their banking house, in the city of New Haven, the second Tuesday of January, Ganuary 10th,) A. D., 1882, between the hours of eleven and twelve of said day.
 l. K. WARD, Cashier. 1as1 deetiaIowSt
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
Christmas Cards
AIT PE SE,S

AI E AA5N Ss ToMPRIsING the Cream from Prang and O Marcus Ward and Tuck, London. Also Fancy Papeter1es, Autograph Albums. Diaries, Chtldren's Books. dEc.
 1T. HI. Pease & Son, de9 10 13 1O2 Church Street,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09

FOR RENT. &AA4 FIVE ROOMS cor. Park and South streets; E#iH three Rooms 1S1 Congress avenue; Store with N!L rooms 551 State street; Store corner Whalley avenue and Orchard street. Inquire of
 JACOB HELLER, no2 Room Yale National Bank building.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
TO RENT
EOR RENT

 IhE44s FURNISHED Front Room, suitable for one E#E11H or two gentlemen, with or without board. E#is 215 YORK STREET, de1 If Near Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
F0TTND

SMALL SUM OF MONEY, which the owner A may have by calling at
 deg 1t# CUTLER's ART STORE.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
Local Stock Quotations.

Furnished by Bunnen & Scranton, BANKERS AND BROKERS, Brewster Building.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-09
NEW YORK.
A Murdered Mans Insurance Policy.

A Murdered Mans Insurance Policy.
 NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The trial of the suit of Mrs. Julia Armstrong against the Mutual Life Insurance company to recover $10,000, the amount of policy issued upon the life of her husband, who was murdered by Ben jamin Hunter at Camden, N. J., was concIu- ded in the Brooklyn United States court to- day. The jury gave verdict for plaintiff for $1O,571.3 the full amount with interest. The murdered man had two other policies on his life, one issued by the Manhattan con- pany of this city and the other by the Provi- dent Insurance company of Philadelphia The action concluded to-day was test case.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24
An ArtIess infant.

The following is told of well-known
beauty lady" who is happy in the
possession of little girl, about five
years old, almost as pretty as her moth
er: Not long ago an elderly, and high
ly respectable gentleman made an after
noon call, and, as elderly gentlemen
often do, he took up the child and kiss
ed her.
You must not do that" said the
child struggling. 1 am respectable
married woman ~
"What do you mean, my dear 2"
asked the astonished visitor.
ooh, that's what mamma always says
when gentlemen kiss herI' replied the
artless infant.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

TSTATE SOTICE.-Notce is hel eby given
ID that letters OF Administration Cam Iesta-
nle1ato Anner0 have been granted on the estate
Vile, Perry county Pa, deceased. by Register OF
said county. to Jacob Kline, residing In said Bor-
ough OF Marysville.
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment and those having
claims, to present them Tor settlement.
JACOB KLINE,
LEWIS PoTTFR, Atty. Administrator.
March, 20, 1881
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24
A Disguised Dutehman.

There was slight blaze on the roof of
a house on Russell street, a few days
ago, and when the insurance adjusters
went up to make their survey they found
that two dollars would cover the loss.
"Two tollar," exclaimed the owner,
when he heard the decision, / can
take no two tollar."
I" But you see for yourself that dozen
shingles and an hours work will make
good all damages"
Shentlemen's you doan' put me off
like dot. When my wife finds dot we
vhas OF fire she screens boleeee and
murder und falls down stairs. Would
you let your wife fall down stairs for dot
sum If so, 1 goes home NIT yer and
sees der fun"
eve do not insure husbands and
wives, but buildings" was the reply.
81 knows dat, but mein eldest poy he
run fer der fire-poX und falls. picket
fence oafer und breaks his good clothes
all to biece. Two tollarl Dot doan bay
for me coming here"
"Yes, but we can only pay for actual
damages"
".Dot's all vhant. Who stole my
dog when my house vhas un fire Dot
dog ish gone, und he vhas ten tollars
wort"
"We didn't insure your dog"
"Und mebbe you don't insure dem
poys who sat on der fence and sang out
" Dot olt Dutchman's s ret nose has sot
his house on fire - Do you tink me
dot sass for two tollarY Und when der
firemens comes here, dey preak mein
clothes-llne down NIT der ladders, und
dey spill wasser all oafer my carpets
Two tollar Vhell, vhell you go right
AWAY from here und dake dot olt in
surance bolicy und steps him inter der
NUT, py shiminy."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

XXyM N. SEIBERT, AttOrney-at-Law,
w New Bloomfield. Perry CO.. Ia
Bloomfield. 331v.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

THARLES IL. SMILEY, Attorney at Law.
" New Bloomfield, Perry Co. Pa.
@S- oiflce two doors east of Joseph Smiths
hotel. [August 2, 1872.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

NXTM. A. SPONSLER, Attorneys Law
w Onlce--adjoining his residence on East
Mainstreet, New Bloomfield Perry co., Pa.--32ly
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

T E.JUNKlN, Attorney at-Law,
Os New Bloomfield. Perry CO.. IA
as- 0ice-Next door to the residence ofJudgt
Junk1n. totf
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

BY The reason given by the colored
man for not going too near tn he hind legs
of famous roam mule was so satisfac-
tory that we can afford to adopt it as an
excuse for not doing many other things:
"De reason," he said, " why nebber
'prosch dat roam mule from de reah is
dat I'm too fond of my family an don't
belong to no church, nudder."
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24
Professional Cards,

TOHN CALVIN WALLIS, Attorney at.Law
~ and Di strict attorney
New Bloomfield Perry Co. Pa
AS-Ofice over Mnrtimei's new store All legal
business promptly aud care fully ilat sacted
May 4. 1881.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

N8- He was making call, and they
were talking of literature.
1.-THE Pilgrims Progress" she re-
marked, ''always seems to me painful
OF course you are familiar with Bun
yam 7"
He said he I" had one on each foot and
they bothered him good deal.'
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

NHAS. A. BARNETT, Attorney -at-Law,
~ New Bloomfield Perry CO., Pa
s4-0nce on high street. North side, nearly op
posite the Presbyterian Church. 321y
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

gB@ They had been at the masquerade,
when she recognized him at once.
4" Was it the loud beating of your
heart, my darling, that told you ] was
near ?" murmured he.
"Oh, no,'' she replied, 81 recognized
your crooked legs"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

a. Bob Brown, did you say that
my father had not as much sense as
Billy Smiths little yellow dog 7"
/" No, never said any such thing.
never said that your father had not as
much sense as Billy Smith IS yellow dog.
All said was that Billy Smiths little
yellow dog had more sense than your
father; that's all 1 ever said"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

B9' The young man who dropped a
ten.cent piece down his sweetheart's
neck, and called her dime savings
bank, had dividend declared on the
spot.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

eg- A youth who attended Scotch
revival meeting for the fun of the thing,
ironically inquired of the minister
whether he could work miracle or
notp"
The young mans curiosity was fully
satisfied by the minister kicking him
out of the church, with the malediction,
"W We cannot work miracles but we can
cast out devils ~
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-05-24

eB- Beauties of photography -" Did
you ever hear Cockney spell saloon I
Sez'e There's hess an hay an a
hell, two hoes an hen !"
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-12-26

in while the order was being made.
We don't think he got home in time
for fall branding, but the horses
were fat when he got to Bar Crick
and the boys had hair sinchcs
enough made to last them for the
next gathering time.
Big CAPTAIN.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-12-26

tnc veteran instructed MS tnrec
stalwart sons, who accompanied
him, about as follows: Now, boys,
you git to Bar crick and camp thar
till ! git back. Hobble the horses
good and look out for things and
see that somebody don't steal moth
in, clean your smokers and look out
for boss thieves, no tellin what
might happen in this country.
The spurs jingled and the sons
moved off leaving their father seated
on a mule, waiting patiently-thc
mule was, the old gentleman not so
much so--but waiting for the Lit
tie Captain" who, with the air of q
stalwart and looking as wise as an
owl, was busy writing and tearing
leaves from his note book, as if re-
porting one of Bcechcr's sermons.
But in the course of time and after
several impatient jingles Of the old
mans spurs, the Little Captain,
handed him the paper saying, here's
your order.
The old man took it, turned it
several times around until he had
located the starting point and says,
look yere, them figgers amt right,
you don't owe me no $12,050 for
them thar cattle. Well, who said
did, asked the Little Captain" i'm
periously. Wall, nobody did, but
that's what this order calls for. Let
me see it, said the Little Captain"
taking the order and looking at it,
expressing great wonder at his gross
carelessness. lie took out his book
again and commenced to write and
tear paper until the mule became
impatient and made it manifest by
threatening to buck in the direction
of Bar crick. But the veteran was
too old hand. He soused both
spurs in and gave yank on the
reins that would have done credit to
a canal deck hand in distress.
"Oh Lord, my friend, make haste
with that order. You must be taking
tally Of all the cattle that have gone
up the trail this season." And he
wiped the sweat from his ample
forehead. But the Little Captain"
was too much absorbed, the perspi-
ration streamed over his ruddy fea-
lures like il storm of October cab
bagcs. Yet he heard not the old
mans voice, neither could the watch
dogs howl nor the village bells toll
have aroused him. That order must
be made correct. Finally he handed
the veteran the fly leaf of what had
been his note book saying, that's all
right now and | am going to the
Springs. The old gentleman in his
impatiencc failed to look at the or
der this time, and headed his mule
toward Pauls Valley with the re-
mark, "Now, Bronco, you single foot
it like Il niger sticlin clapboards
through crack in Il barn. It's sixty
long miles to Miller 4 Green's store
at which place he was to scceive his
money.
He arrived in due time and pre-
scntcd his bill. His wrath, constcr-
nation, surprise, etc, can better be
imagined than described, when
handed $3.50 by the amicablc Mr..
Miller, in light linen suit and cool
summer hat, who informed him on
inquiry that $3.50 was all the order
called for. When this intelligence
dawned upon the veteran he made
the air literally blue with praises Of
the Little Captain" and started to
have things Strengthened up if he
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1881-12-26
FACTS AND FIGURES.
ANADARKo, IND. TER, !
Dec. 20, 1881.
Editor TRANSPORTER,

Editor TRANSPORTER,
The hot and dry summer being
over and the cooler weather on hand,
we naturally look back on the events
OF the past, one of which may be III
tcrc~ting and possibly useful to
some of the inhabitants of the b. /.
T. We haven't money to practice,
SO we will preach;
During the hottest part of the
summer large cattle dealer, whom
we sometimes call the Little Cap
tain" purchased a small stock cost
ing 1920 from a veteran Texas COW
man, purchase made and cattle re-
ceived on the open prairie about
noon ON one of the hottest days OF
the season.