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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-04
"RR1cKn A SILVER BRICK Now

"RR1cKn A SILVER BRICK Now
A letter from Denver says 1t IS not
perhaps generally known that M.
NJ. Pomeroy, Familiarity known
throughout the country as "Brick"
Pomeroy, is the largest mining OPP
orator in Colorado. He recently
purchased group of twelve mines
for s25, 900. The next day he sold
a two-th1rds interest in one OF the
twelve for $4,000.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-04

The Parkersburg FREEMAN is
welcome to our coons, but we must
decline his interference with our
cold water.-South Branch Gazette.
Oh phsawl That won't win, Bro.
Gazette. You can never make a
Parkersburger believe it was water
you'd been drinking, when you
fold about those 70 coons being
caught in one tree.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-04

This is an ''off year" on the liquor
license question. The County Court
of Harrison county has refused to
grant license to saloon keepers, as
also has the county court of Ran
dolph. Both these counties have
had license to sell intoxicating
drinks heretofore. The saloon keep
ers in Clarksburg having been IL
censed by the town Council say
they will sell anyhow.-Pt. Pleasant
Register.
Yes, take party politics out ofthe
question at the polls, and every
year would be an "off year" with
license, and the whole business
would soon be off the plane of re-
spectability, nor be tolerated in a
decent community.
What you say the saloon keep
ers of Clarksburg propose to do is
only what they always do and have
done, defy law and the public good.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-04
The Register says:

Down in Arkansas they call an
ordinary man, who drinks but lit
tie, captain" A Colonel IS one
who can "stand the racket" pretty
well, and General" is the title
given to the man who must have
"suthin'" ever so often or perish /;
but the picked old topers are all
called "Jedge."
We have in Parkersburg, full
complement of these officers of the
line, with number of well estab-
lished "Jedges."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-05-04

In Michigan the owner of a build
ing where liquor is sold is liable for
all damages resulting from its sale:
Such is the law in Ohio. But why
legalize a business SO dangerous
that damages have to be provided
for in heavy bonds? Can anybody
give common sense Why?
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
NEW YORK.

Little C0rinne on the Witness Stand. NEW YORK, L oc. 7.-Oficer Lundberg, of
 the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, which has the child-actress 'Co-
 rinne" in custody, took her to the Supreme Court Circuit, Part IL, this morning. Mrs. Jennie Flaherty, the foster mother of the
 child, accompanied by her counsel, and 8
 number of lady friends, arrived in court
 early, and anxiously awaited the coming of 'tCorinne." When the latter arrived she broke away from the officer and rushed to
 her mothers arms. The present suit has
 been brought by the society to obtain the custody of the child. MT. Delafeld called the little one to the witness stand, when she
 provoked much mirth by her ready replies to the questions of counsel. She said that she had played in various operettas and was now
 studying another. She played in Hudson, N. Y, in the opera of Cinderella D and had played since in Boston. She said that she could read, but when handed Bible and asked to read a passage, was unable to do so. She could not write but could print. She was able to read from primer handed to her by Mrs. Flaherty's counsel, but could not read from the same book for MT. Delafeld. When the latter asked her if she knew any thing about Jesus, counsel on the other side objected Corinne said in answer to ques- tion that she had been taught to pray, and 1 had often been to church with her grand
 mother in Boston. She had very evidently
 been schooled to spell correctly certain diff | cult words put to her by her counsel, but she was unable to spell some very simple ones given her by Mir. Delafeld She said | that she had never had her photograph taken
 dressed in theatrical tights, and was after
 ward shown picture of herself dressed in that manner. Mir. Delafield said that he was 1 unprepared to go on with the case to-day. l Judge Donohue said that it must be contin- ued on Friday. The child was very reluctant | to leave her mother, but was taken back to
 the rooms of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
HEnan00U-

Mir. Wm. B. Fields, of West Haven, as- sistant cashier of the Tradesmen's bank of this city, was united in marriage yesterday to daughter of Dexter Alden, Esq. The wedding took place at o'clock at MT. AL den's residence, No. 131 Temple street, cor ner of Wall street. There was large va riety of beautiful and valuable gifts. re- ception followed, lasting from till 9. About one hundred and fifty guests were present. A fine banquet was served. Bride and groom are possessed. of a large circle of friends, who will wish them the happiest oi voyages over life's sea.
 Cards are out announcing another wedding the parties being Anna Everly, daughter ot Mir. P R. Caril, and George Eaton Coney the ceremony to take place at Center churct Thursday, Dec. 18th, at 5 p. m.
 Also at St. Paurs church, next Wednes day, another wedding takes place, the parties being Mir. Wooster P. Ensign and Mis- Durell, both of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
NEW ENGLAND.
Vermont.

Suicide by Eating Pulverized Glass.
 NORTH TROY, Dec "A remarkable at tempt at suicide has been brought to light here o-day and has created genuine sensa- tion. Miss Ada Carpenter, of Newport Cen tre, who has recently suffered disappoint- ment in love, has during the past few days appeared melancholy and Respondent, and caused her friends no little anxiety. They thought, however, that time was the best physician for her hearts sickness and would before long restore the young woman to 8 healthy mental condition. They were, there fore, not prepared for the announcement made last night that she had taken. pulver- ized glass with suicidal intent. As soon as this fact came to the kn nowledge of her friends doctor was summoned. He pro- nounced the case hopeless and the unhappy young woman is hourly expected to die.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08

MT. A. T. Green, of Freeport, H., took the stand, and in general corroborated Mir. Barton's testimony as to the sanity of various members of the Guiteau family.
 Gardner ". Handy. of Freeport, H., was called next. He had known b. w. Guiteau well never believed him insane regarded him as man of unusual intelligence; knew the prisoner as young man in Freeport :; did not regard him as insane, nor as essen- tially different from other young men; did not regard Abram Guiteau as insane, nor other members of the family. MT. Handy proved very pleasant candid and sensible witness
 Dr. B. P. Buckley, of Freeport, ul.. testi- fed that he was L. W. Guiteau's family phy- sician and regarded him highly as an inteli- gent, publie-spirited man; he never saw any indications in L. ". Guiteau of the slightest mental derangement, nor in Abram Guiteau He fully yindicated Miss Flora Guiteau against any prejudice to her character that might arise from the introduction of her name in this trial. He pronounced her 8 lady of superior mind and character. The doctors testimony commanded the respect Of all present.
 Mir. Atkins, of the Freeport Republican, confirmed the testimony of the previous wit nesses as to the sanity of the various mem bers of the Guiteau family. He knew MT. North and Mir. Ammerling, who had testified for the defense, and did not eulogize them.
 On reassembling after the recess Marshal Henry addressed the audience requesting them to remem- Der that this court of justice and to behave in the same manner as if they were in church The first witness called James s. Corcoran of Free port, Ills. He said that he had been well acquainted with the father and never noticed any sign of mental disturbance his part. He acqua1nt- ed with other members the family and never ob- served any symptoms among them. The prisoner asked if witness did not know that his father was looked upon as a crank upon religion. Witness re- piled that he did not. Prisoner-Well, those wit nesses may know all about my fathers habits in bus mess matters but know nothing of his social habits
 George ". Oyler, of Freeport had known the pris- oners father long time and never heard his sanity questioned.
 A. A. Babccck stated that he knew the prisoners father and family and anything indicating insanity in connection with them The prisoner, who had been busy reading the newspapers, here claimed, 'sI very glad that General Arthur raps Mormonism in his message and hope he will rap it again. expect General Arthur will give the nation the finest administration it has had. His sage has the true ring about it." peal of laughter followed this. The prisoner looked around at the spectators and smiled.
 David Underland, of Freeport was next placed on the stand. He gave similar testimony in regard to the sanity of the prisoners father and family as also did Tarbox, and the court adjourned at D. until tomorrow at 10 a J. w. Mackey, ex-Senator Fair and otheri CaIifornians were present during the afternoon session.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08

The Executive Mansfon-A Number of Im- provements Made-President Arthur Moves In-Some Probable Changes in the Senate Committees-A New Bank ruut Law-Other Matters.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market. NEW YORK, Dec. 2. FLOUR-Dull ; No. 2, S3 05a4 75: superhne, S4 25a 5 25 southern dull and in buyers favor. WHEAT-Strong and higher demand moderate No. red winter, $1 42a1 A No. white $1 40a1 40 No. red December $1 42a1 42% do. January S1 Ala 45& do. February, $1 46zSaI 4sA CORN-Opened 4aK higher but closed quiet with scarcely SO much strength ungraded mixed, 67a72 No. B. 7oa7OA No. 2 7lAa72 No. white, 741sa75 No. December, 705Sa71 do. January, 72a72I. OATS-Firm, higher and fairly active; No. white. 553S No. do, 51H No. mixed, 5GH :; Mixed western, 59a62 No. mixed December, 4s4.
 RYE-Dull at 97al00.
 BARLEY-Heavy State, 75. PORK-Dull and steady spot mess, $17 25a17 50 :; for old. S1salS 25.
 LARD-Strong and fairly active $11 S2H for cash; S11 30a11 32k for December.
 WHISKEY-Nomina1.
 BUTTER-very firm choice grades and wanted others dull and nominal State, 1Sa24 i; western, 12a42.
 PETROLEUM-Market unchanged and dull un- graded 83M crude in b,rrels, 658a74 asked refined in barrels, 71Sc asked
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Jefferson Davis with his wife and daughter arrived in New York yesterday on the Neckar from Bremen and in the evening started for Louisville, Ky. His health seems much im- proved.
 Joseph Hargrave, the eldest of the four brothers whe composed the celebrated cricket team of that name, died yesterday in Phila- delphia, aged 38.
 The trouble which has existed for several months between the Granite Manufacturers association and the Workmen's Union of Bos- ton and vicinity will eliminate tomorrow by a general lockout of all Union workmen from the yards of members of the association un- less they in the meantime agree to resign their m membership in the Union.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Prayers on a Railway Train.

Prayers on a Railway Train.
 petition is now being circulated and has received the signatures of some of those ac- customed to travel on the New York and New Haven railroad, requesting the directors of that road to set. apart the rear car on each of the morning trains to this city for the use of those who desire to hold religious services on the train. The services are to be held be- tween Mount Vernon and this city, and will consist of Scripture reading, singing and prayer. One hundred signatures to the pc, tition are required by the superintendent be- fore granting the request.-Neao York 1rt- 6Lne
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
Suffocated by Gas.

A servant girl named Christine Vedell, aged twenty.three and long in the employ of Professor George l.. Westgate at his resi- dence on High street, Middletown, was found dead yesterday morning. having been suffo- cated by gas. Tuesday evening she retired early and in turning off the gas left the valve at half cock When found by Mrs. West gate at 7:3O o'clock a. m. there were no signs of life. Drs. Cleaveland and Edgerton said that she had been dead several hours. The gir' had been warned repeatedly about turning out the gas. The jury returned verdict in accordance with the facts.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
Maine.
Sad Sight For A. Fla

Sad Sight For a Father.
 B1DpEFoRD, Dec This afternoon Bradbury bridge fell while two girls were crossing One was saved, but the other, Florence Smith, eleven years old, was caught in the ruins, her head being only a few inches under water. Her father was obliged to stand and see her drown before his eyes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
No. 183 Chapel Street,
 Under the Elliott House, Opposite the Opera House. de8 PECK SHERRY.

Ns AAs EACCU11C HlS HUIH5 OUs
 DIRECTORS:
 H. B. BIGELOW, EDWIN S. GREELEY, VIM J. ATWATER, S. E. MERWIN, JR., H. H. BUNNELL, J. T. PLATT, W. F. DAY, Treas, M F. TYLER, Pres't, H. P. FROST, Vice Pres't. HENH1S company is exclusive Hcensee for Connecti 1 cut of the Maxim, Weston and other patents including the Maxim incandescent (32 candle power which carried of the highest honors at the recent Electrical Congress at Paris and is used at Opera House and other Parisian and London The atres the Western Arc Lamp of 2,0OO candle power and the recently patented Warehouse Lamp, which bids fair to surpass ali other arc lamps
 We should be glad to refer anyone seeking trust worthy information this subject factories hotels railway stations switching grounds, foun dries, mills, private residences public buildings docks, street parks or local Light companies, and our apparatus. Our catalogue will give further de tails.
 This company complies with all requirements of N Y. Board of Underwriters, and procure from in surance companies, in behalf of our customers, en dorsements on their policies. n21 3m#
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7-3 P. M. Money closed at per cent. Exchange steady at $4s1a$4S5 Governments closed firm. [GIosing prices reported over the private wire Of BUNNEIL SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
DEATHS.

KRAUsE-In this city, Dec. 6th at the State Hospi- tai, Ernest Krause, Jr., aged 28 years.
 Funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence Of his uncle, No. 18s York street, the Russian bath house. Friends are invited to attend without further notice 2t< JOHNSTON-The remains of the Rev. Wm. c. John ston, who was chaplain of the 18th Ky Regt., U. s. Volunteers, have been removed from Montfordyille, Ky, and have been inferred in Evergreen Cemetery of this city. GAFFNEY-In this city, Dec. T, Lizzie M. Gaffney, aged 20 years and months.
 The funeral will take place 113 State street day at 3 D. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08

Guiteau's Trial for His Life-Testfmony v
 Concerning the Sanity of the Assassin's g
 Family-The Prisoner to Make the
 Closing Speech.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-The weakness of
 the defence in the Guiteau trial is causing
 general comment and is thought to be sig
 nifcant. Guiteau opened the business this
 morning by declaring himself dissatisfied
 with the development of the facts relating to
 the political situation, wherein lay the gist of
 the alleged offense, and he renewed his de-
 mand for the testimony of such men as Grant,
 Conkling and Platt. He announced also his
 purpose to make the closing speech for the
 defence. No answer having been received
 from the half dozen questions submitted in
 writing to President Arthur, the court said
 the defense should have the benefit of this
 neny when obtained. Guiteau disclaim-
 ed 8 wish to bring the President into court,
 expressing high regard for him and claim
 ing the credit of having made him President. MT. ScoVille then called Dr. E. c. Spitz- ger, of New York, who failed to respond, as did Mrs. Emma Rood, of Chicago. Mir. Sco- vile asked for attachments against them.
 The defence here rested, and the prosecu- tion called Gen. WIT. Sherman to the stand. He identified the letter that was placed in his hands after the shooting written by Guiteau, and said that he suspected at the time that there might be conspiracy, but afterwards he concluded that the shooting was the act of one man. Guiteau thanked the General for protecting him with the military at which I the warrior smiled grimly.
 Edward F. Barton, lawyer from Free port, Ill.,, testified that he well knew. the prisoners father, whom he described as a | straightforward, clear headed man of excel | lent intellect, and he always believed him sane. The witness knew Abram Guiteau, | his brother, and always considered him per- fectly sane. From his acquaintance with the Guiteau family he regarded them all, so far ae he had personally known them as sane. He regarded the prisoner as sane at the time | he personally knew him, but had not known him personally for two years or more. Un- | der cross-examination he said that Luther 1 W. Guiteau used to have friendly religious l discussions with him and was orthodox. 1 Witness admitted having repeated to Mir. Burchard at Freeport @ remark once made by l Luther W. Guiteau to the effect that he be- l ieved he should never die, or something of that sort To the question t'Would you consider man who held fixed belief that he should never die insane p he answered that | he should not necessarily consider him in- sane; if man based his belief on certain l texts of Scripture which he interpreted liter I ally, as, for example, the passage in tJohn' beginning, sYour fathers ate bread in the | wilderness, D he shouldn't consider him in, sane. This testimony was received with great interest on the part of the spectators.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
Gold Lack Champaqne.

25 cases just received It is of the finest Cham- pagnes in Europe equal to anything sold here and at less price than many other brands
 Piper Heidseick, G. H. Mumm's.
 Sherries, Clarets and Sauternes.
 Malaga Grapes, Florida Oranges, New English Wal nuts, New Paper Shell Almonds, Fflberts and Pecan Nuts, New Citron, New Orange and Lemon Peel, New Curraats Perrys Fruit in glass every kind of Canned Fruit and Vegetable French Peas at 20 25 and 30c can, Queen and Crescent Olives Fine oils Salad Dressing Ground Sage, Thyme Marjorem and savory Fine French and English Mustards, @ variety of Crosse B1ackwens English Pickles, Kennedys Mao caroons, Zephyrs and every other variety, Meniers Fine Chocolate fancy boxes, Stuffed Frunss in h. boxes, Crysalzed Fruit, Maple Syrup in qt jars and half gallon cans, Fine Sugarhouse Drips, New New | Orleans MoIassea
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08
Yale Catalogue. The Yale catalogue for 1S81-2 is out. The zx.Ec4 4I,la tr iS fallnxx1c

New York and New England Railroad.
 The New York and New England directors on Monday elected the following officers President, James H. Wilson; treasurer, George B. Phippen; secretary, James W. Perkins; executive committee, Jay Gould, LeGrand B. Cannon, Jonas H. French, Will liam T. Hart, James H. Wilson, ex-officio. A vote as follows was passed by the directors
 Whereas, The passenger business Is one Of the most profitable clements of the railroad carrying trade between Boston and Providence and New York city and to and retain fair proportion of this business requires the control of continuous doubl track railroad for the entire distance under agement.
 votsd, That the board of directors of this company hereby requested to take measures to secure to this company either by lease purchase, construc tion such line of railroad from some point the completed road of this company to New York city.
 'I am a heavy stockholder, but I don't know word about the matter" said Mir. William H. Vanderbilt Tuesday evening, when asked what he thought about Jay Gould's pro- ject of the terminus in New York city for the New York and New England railroad. ''It may be mere stock jobbing operation and it may be genuine. They didn't consult me and I have no means of knowing their plans" He begged to be excused from con- meutinQ on the subject
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08

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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-08

Dlstr1ct Of NeW Haven ss. Probate Court December 2nd, 1881. A agreement for the adoption of Eva M. C1indy, A by Henry Vanness, of Vernon, Ct, having been
 exhibited to this court for acceptance approval 1t is
 Ordered That notice be given to all persons inter-
 ested to appear at the Probate office, in New Haven,
 in said district inc 21st day of December, A. D..
 1884, at o'clock in the forenoon of said day. then
 and there to show cause, if they have why said agreement should not be accepted and approved by
 this court by publishing this order of notice
 weeks, successively, in newspaper printed and published in New Haven, in New Haven county, and
 by posting copy of said order the public signpost
 in New Haven, nearest to the place of residence of
 said child at least six days before said time assigned
 for said hearing. SAMUEL A. YORK de8 oaw2f Jud1a