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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
Board of Education.

Esesi3nation of Principal CIapp, O, ] Eaton -Appoin led to Professorxhip p ] in IiItaots-A New Principal Appoint 1 ed.
 1 A special meeting of the Board of Educa. l tion was held last evening present, Messrs. l Welch, Zunder, Harrison, Peck Bushnell .. Parmaee. Maher and Plunkett. It was held ] to consider the resignation of Mir. Clapp of , his office as principal of Eaton school. The 1 following telegram was received by MT. Zun- der from Mir Ciapp last week Friday { appointed professor of Greek in Illinois Col lege, Can be relieved from Eaton Letter soon. E B. CLArr. When 4Ir. Zunder received the telegram. both himself and Superintendent Dutton were out of town. The Committee on Schools; had Q meeting last Saturday evening at 10 o'clock present, Messrs. Zunder, Harrison, Maher and Superintendent Dutton Tho matter postponed for meeting of the full Board and tho meeting was called for last Wednesday evening, but as Messrs. Gile Peck and Bushnell could not attend, special
 meeting in consequence held last even-
 ing. All the members were present except
 MT. Gile. The resignation of MT. Clapp was accepted and Mr. A. B. Fifield, at present vice principal of the High school in New Brunswick, N. J., chosen to fill the
 vacancy at B salary of $2,OOO per annurn
 He is 3 graduate of Yale, class of 1878.
 A letter received in the meantime from Mir. Clapp gave details. He explained in it that when the appointment was rendered him he declined it, feeling bound to remain with Ea- ton school, but the appointment had been pressed upon him notwithstanding and he had been urged to accept by many, while the appointment (to the Greek professorship) ! was fully to his teste and therefore strong temptation. He had weighed the matter !, carefully and wished to accept the appoin..- ment, but if the Board did not feel that t,Asy could release him he would hold himself sub.
 iect to their orders, and would return Sen. tsmber 4th. The Board having considered the matter voted to release Mir. Clapr and ac
 cept his resignation. MT. Clapp'G salary in
 Illinois is no higher than that r>aid him here. Professor Clapp's father has oeen for many
 years a professor in the III .nois college and a
 brother of MT. Clapp's, formerly of New
 Haven, and at one lime engaged on the
 JOURNAL ANn CoUR1LR, is proprietor of
 newspaper m that State. Professor Clapp
 has been T,rinc;la al of Eaton school since last
 January
 The Board last evening voted that the sec
 retary be instructed to procure an additional
 room in the vicinity of Dwight school to take Z room at Dwight, the school being crowded.
 A regular meeting of the Board will be | held next Friday evening, at which to | slider and act upon the annual report of Su- l perintendent Dutton and other reports.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
.Tuen Wilson to Meet Joe daoss

NEW YORK, Aug 25.-It is believed in prize fighting circles that Tug Wilson will be soon called on to meet Joe Goss in the ring, and that Jim Elliott will have to face Fox's unknown. MT. Fox has written let ter stating that he accepts Goss' offer to fight Wilson for s2, 900, the fight to take place within four months from the signing of the articles, the place to be within hundred miles of New Orleans A forfeit of s 1000 has been placed in the hands of Harry Hill who is also to act as the final stakeholder. A forfeit of $500 has been placed in Hills hands by Fox to match an unknown against Elliott for S2, ,5OO side.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
NEW YORK,

Oarsman Hanlan to Oarsman Ross.
 NEW YORK, Aug 25.-Edward Hanan has issued challenge to row Wallace Ross four or five miles on any course between Toronto and New York next June for SS5, ,OOO 8 side and the championship of the world
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26

''Slow and steady wins the race" Stead fly, but not slowly, Kidney Wort is distanc- ing all competition for universal popularity and usefulness. This celebrated remedy can now be obtained in the usual dry vegetable form, or in liquid form. It is put up in the latter way for the especial convenience of those who cannot readily prepare it. It will be found very concentrated and will act with equal efficiency in either form. Read adver- tisement. au25 Gd1w
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
LOCAL NEWS.
A Boy an& Two Horses Killed

Boy and Two Horses Killed.
 The Newport express going west struck and killed 8 boy and two horses Wednesday even- ing at crossing near Mamaroneck station Thomas McCabe, the boy, had charge of the team, which was so frightened by the train that he was enable to keep them off the track. At the inquest Thursday Engineer Kellogg was sxonerated.
 Personal.
 Rt. Rev. Bishop McMahon was in the city yesterday.
 Governor Bigelow is en route home. He sailed Tuesday on the Republic
 Mrs. Nathan Hale, of West Haven, is wis ting Sherman Hale at Harrisville, Mich.
 Rev. MT. Staats, former pastor, breaches at the First church, Fair Haven, on Sunday. The adopted daughter of the late L. w. Peck, of Westville, gets $4, 800 from his es- tate
 Max Kaltschmidt, proprietor of the saloon 325 State street, has returned from a visit to his father in Germany.
 E. c. North, formerly of this city but now living in Boston, where he is special agent O the Commercial Union Insurance company of London, is spending a few weeks with his family in this city, visiting old friends, whc quite numerous.
 A, G. Scranton, head clerk in the Boston grocery store, is suffering from fracture of the knee pan of the right leg received ir stepping upon a rolling stone in Georg. street. The injury will keep him laid up fo, several weeks.
 David R, Alden, son of Mr. William F Alden, of Westville, died recently in South America. The news was unexpected and pc culiarly saddening as deceased had been 1T excellent health and spirits He was en gagged in railroad engineering. He was only 2e years of age.
 Eugene c. Hill has been chosen chairman of the Eleventh ward Republican committee George A. Denison, Charles $. Graves, R. T Ellis, o. B Allen, George Chipman, John T Sloan, A. J. Weld, George w. Dadman l.. J Barden, the former chairman of the commit tee, has removed to the West.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Merrtck's Further Argument Against the
 Star Routers.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-In the Star route trial this morning MT. Merrick, In re suming his argument, quoted from the testi- mony of Postmaster General James relative to the White River and Rawlins route to show that Brady had refused to revoke the order for expedition and had treated the
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
Struck By Lightning.

On Wednesday night between II and 12 o'clock the large barn of MT. Huntley, of Marlboro, was struck by lightning and set on fire. It was very large structure and full of hay, which with all the farming imple ments was destroyed. The barn insured for $1 400, which will not cover the loss. The stock was all removed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
Fatal Explosion in nn Elevator

BUFFALO, Aug 25.-The roof of the Erie railway elevator was blown off by an explo- sion, the cause of which is unknown, at II o'clock last night. The building ct once fired and burned to the ground. The flames were confined to the elevator, with the ex- ception of one or two small shanties The burning is attributed to explosion of ele- vator dust, which was ipnited by gas jets. The loss is estimated at $4lO,OOO insurance on building. $l75,O0O; on the grain not known.
 Oarsmer on Saratoga Lake-RrIss Beaten
 By Lee and Courtney.
 SARATOGA, Aug. 25.-Probabiy ten thou sand ladies and gentlemen witnessed the re- gatta on Saratoga Lake this afte rnoon. Two races were rowed, one by amateurs and the other by professionals, the distance in each being three miles with turn. In the ama- teur race the starters were Henry Kirby of Pawtucket, Charles E. Bulger of Albany, James Pilkington of New York, P. A. Demp- sey of Philadelphia, s.nd Frank Holmes of Pawtucket. When the referee A. Wright Sanford of New York, gave the word. Holmes took the lead, with Kirby next and Bulger, PllklnIton and Dempsey together Holmes reached the turning stake in 1o:3S, and turning in good style took the lead for the finish line. The others turned in their order with the exception of Demp- sey, who turned the wrong way Holmes kept fine lead to the finish line, which he crossed in 21:164. winning by six lengths Kirby second. in 21:49; Dempsey third, but was disqualified by his error in turning the stake; Pilkington fourth and was given third, in 21:5G, and Bulger last The starters in the professional race were George w. Lee of Newark, James H. Riley of Saratoga, George H. Hosmer of Boston, Harry Sheldon of Saratoga, Charles Courtney of Union Springs and Wallace Ross and J. A. Teneycke of Peekskill They got away on even terDAs and rowed in fine form and time for three quarters of mile, when Courtney and Ro's gradually forged ahead and Lee shortly after drew up abreast with them. These >Shree reached the turning stakes we'll together, but Lee was the first to turn, while Courtney and Ross followed together. Hos- mer and Riley fouled at the stake and were acc ording1y out of the race. Teneycke shortly after pulled up, as did also Sheldon
 fhe race home was between Lee, Courtney { and Ross and they approached the finish in that order. In the last half mile Courtney closed in Lee and looked like winner, but Lee crossed the line ahead ill 2O:434, winning by a length; Courtney second, in 2O:434 and Ross a bad third, in 21:5O.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
STARIN'S EXCURSIONS /! \ s s P STARIN'S GLEN ISLAND, LONG ISLAND SOUND. Finest Day Summer Resort on the
 Sound.
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THE STEAMER JOHN Fl. STARIN,
 Capt. MCALI4ISTER. NyI ILL make the first trip of the from New w Haven to this beautiful island SATURDAY, make TWO trips e>ch week. TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS Will leave Starin's Pier. foot of Brew cry street-hve minutes walk from the Depot at s3O a. m. sharp Returning leave Glen Island at $50 D. arriving ia New Haven in time to connect with the 8 o'clock trains.
 Fare, New Haven to the Island. ..............S 50 (" and return. .-... 75 New York via the Island. .. 100 " and return via the
 Island and Pier IS, North River. ........... 1.5O GLEN ISLAND Is one of the finest day Summer Resorts in America,-adapted to the tastes of the most refined Great improvements since last season. Everything done with eye to the comfort and pleasure of excursionists.
 Two 4rand Concerts daily by Grafullas celebrated Seventh Regiment Band
 Old fashioned Rhode Island Clam Bake served on the arrival of the boat.
 GOOD MUSIC every trip by the celebrated Thomas Orchestra
 No intoxicating drinks be obtained on the boat which Is sufficient guarantee that nothing can occur to mar the pleasure of any who choose to avail themselves of these ursions
 The Island Is well policed. Ladies and children unattended need not fear molestation.
 W. B. MILLER, Agent, Starin Pier. e#- No free list, je20 3m
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FIRE RECORD.
4 Great Blaze ina AntyyerD.

LONDON Aug. 26.-A great fire is raging in Antwerp. Many large grain, timber and guano warehouses are burning. Engineers and fremen are struggling in vain to check the spread of the flames. The loss will be very heavy.
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EaiIures for inc Week.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Bradstreet reports 132 failures in the United States during the past week, sixteen less than in the preceding week and fifty-three more than in the corre- spending week last year.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
NEW DOMINION.
Slowly Starv1ng to Death.


 OTTAWA, Aug. 25.-A man named Lafer- rere, living in Hull, is at the point of death from starvation. He is troubled with stom- achic disease, which for nineteen days has prevented his retaining any food whatever on his stomach
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
THE WEST.
Missouri.

General sherman to Retire.
 ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25 Genera Sherman stated to-day that it was his intention to leave the army before the law retiring him went into effect and that he would then re- tire to St. Louis to live.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
Seriously Hurt,

Adjutant Hubbell, of the Fourth regiment had his carriage knocked to pieces and was himself severely hurt while trying to drive across the track at Bethel, Wednesday, in front of train He was knocked insensible but is eaining.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
ReaI Gstate.
FOR RENT


 fSSS PLEASANT TEN ESIENT of seven rooms in EsiiS brick house, second floor, No Pearl street, Es1N near tate. City water and gus Also Barn accommodations for one horse. Apply to
 DR. WiNCHELL, During office hours, to a.. n, to 3 and to psm. au25tfM
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
MfElAIUESE ALMA N AC.
 AuGIIST 2H
MARRIAGES

sSfITH-BARNES-In Bristol, Aug 18th, William TheodoreSmtth and Miss Fannie Barnes, daughter of 2 hnmas Barnes.
 MEAD-GREGOkY-I New Canaan. Aug. 2l, James Mead and Miss Dollie Gregory both of Stamford
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
PROBABLY NEVER

In the history of proprietary medicines has any article met success at home equal to that which has been poured upon HooD's SARsA- rAR1I4A. Why, such has been the success of this article, that nearly every family in whole ncighborhoods have been taking 1t at the same timc Every week brings new evi- dencc of the wonderful curative properties of this medicine.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
C0NQUER0R OF ALL KIDNEY DISEASES.
THE BEST KIDNEY LIVER MEDICINE

CURES WHEN ALL OTHER MEDICINES FAIL as 1t acts directly on the Kidneys, Liver and Boyv- els restoring them at once to healthy action hu NTS hEAlEDf fs safe. sure and speedy cure, hAndretis have testified to having been by it. Ehen physiotans and friends have given them up to ole; Do not delay, but try at once HUNTS REMEDY.
 HUNTS REMEDV cures all Diseases or me K Nadneys, Bladder, Urinary Organs, Dropsy. Gravel, Diabetes, and InConti- nence and Retention or Urine.
 HUN"S REMEDY Pain the Nite Hack, or LOius, General Debility, FemAle Discusses, Disturbed Sleep. Loss Of Appetite, Brt9ht's Disease, and nlI Conn Piatnts Of the Uripo- G sen ital Organs.
 HC NT'S REMEDY quickly induces the Ltv- CT to healthy action removing the that pro duca Bilious Headache, Dyspepsia, Sour
 By the use of HUNTS REMEDY, the Stomach and Bowels will speedily regain their strength. the Blood will be perfectly purified
 HUNTS R EEEDN Is pronounced by the best doctors to be the cNLY for all kinds kidney diseases
 HUNTS REMEDY Is PURELY VEGETABLE and is a for Heart Disease and Rheumatism
 hen all other medicine fails.
 HINT'S REMEDY Is prepared express- ly for the above diseases, and has never been know to fall.
 One trial will convince you. For sale by all DruSgi.ts. Send for Pamphlet to
 HUNTS REMEDY co, Providence, R. l.
 Prices. 75 cents and SI.25. jy3l cod
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H14@o Combines the HBOON O BEST Remedies SarsapafyXa SInsao%. S1 sss as:s's''s and in

as to derive their greatest medicinal effects with the least disturbance to the whole sys- tenn. Tn fact this preparation is so well bal anced in its action upon the almentary canal, the liver, the kidneys, the stomach. the bowels and the circulation of the blood, that it brings about q healthy action of the entire human organism, that can hardly be credited by those who have not seen the re- markable results that have followed it's use. If the Sarsaparila does not prove sufficient ly laxative, take few doses of Hoops VEG ETABLE PILLS. It is well in all cases of biliouSneSS to take these pills in connection with the SarSaparilla for the first ten days. That dull sleepy, sick feeling can be wholly overcome by the use of these remedies. Will you give them q trial and be yourself again?
 An ex-alderman of this city says of Hoods Sarsaparilla, "It is the strongest Sarsapa- rilla ever saw''
 Each dollar bottle contains one hundred (averages) doses. Sold by all druggists.
 Price one dollar, or six for five dollars.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla, prepared only by C. 1. HOOD x CO.,, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. oY- Use HooD's TooTH-PowDEK.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26

Max. tomp, NI min. temp, 63 total rainfalI, UO
 AUGUST %. 1881. Max. temp, 75; min. temp, 6l.
 J. H. SHERMAN, sergt. s. c. U. s. A. sToo small to measure.
 Storm signals have reference only to approaching high winds. Approaching high northwesterly winds indicated by red and white flags combined. During August winds from the southwest to south east tn. most likely to he followed by rain.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
1oaro ann A0un1s.

dGthOuSo GrapeS. Y s--I offer a small lot of fine quality to-nnor- -, E E. HALL & SON.
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dNants.
:" ANTEn

WANTED, A SITUATION by German girl to do gerer "A housswork Apply at s7l26 Is 1a9 FRANKLIN STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26

A American or German girl to go in tha co,,ntr, to do general housework for a small family Call at the -i iiS
 0u2s Ct TRFNONT 1r(,r~ou
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-29
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAS. James NJ. Keith and Lemisa J.
W. Keith, his wife. by their certain deed of
trust, dated the 18th day OiMarch, A. ID . 1877,
and recorded in the recorders oiIce of Lafayette
Sol conveyed to the undersigned, trustee, the
foIlOwlnC described real estate, situate in the
county of Lafayette, and state OF Missouri. to-
wit: The sOuthwest quarter and the southeast
quarter OF the northwest quarter, and the south
west quarter of the north west quarter. all in
section twenty (2O) ; and also the northeast quar-
ter OF the southeast quarter of section nineteen
Q0, IN Township forty-eight As) of range twen-
ty-seven 2D, which SAID conveyance was made
in trust to secure the payment of II certain prom
issory' note in sad deed of trust described.
which said note, principal, and u large portion
of the interest are now due and still remain I'M
paid. And said deed OF trust provides, among
other things, that IN Case of the absence. death,
refusal to act. or disability in any wise, Of the
SAID trustee. then the acting sheriff of Lafayette
county, Missouri, ut the request Of the legal
holder OF said note. may proceed to sell the
property therein described or any part thereof,
according to the provisions Of SAID deed OF trust.
Now. therefore in accordance with said provis-
ions in said deed of trust. the undersigned
hereby give public notice that upon
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH. A. D.. 1882.
between the hours of nine O'Clock u. m. and five
O'Clock p: m. of that day, in front of the court
county oil Lafa yette, and state of Missouri, they
Will proceed and sell. at public vendue. to the
highest bidder, Tor CASH, tile above described
real estate. Tor the purpose OF paylrg the amount
dne upon said promissory note. together with
the costs and expenses Of said.trust and sale. :
JOHN a. $ FUTT, Trnstee.
BENJAMIN ELLIOTT,
Sheriff Of Lafayette County, Mo.
julyl5td JOHN JOHNSON.
Cesi.i Que trust and holder of said note.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-29
{ SHERIFF,s SALE.
State to the use or Mountjoy

State to the use OF Mountjoy 8
Va.
john L.. Carter. ~
D Y. VIRTUE Of a special execution, issued from
- the Office OF the clerk of tir- cireALt court oil
Lafayette county. Missouri, wherein tile state .oi
Missouri at the relation and to the use Of. George
NJ. MounijOy. collector Of the revenue OF Lafay-
cite county, Missouri, is plaintiff, and against
John H.. Carter. defendant.: to- me directed,
court, l will, on I
MONDAY. AUGUST It'll, 1882
between the hours OF nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and five o'clock In the. afternoon of Sand
day, and in front of the courthouse door, In the
city of lexington in Lafayette county /, Mis-
souri,, during the session Of the said afrcui,
court OF SAID county. sell publicly. by auction,
to the highest bidder. for cash in hand, all the
right; title': interest, claim and estate; Of the
said John L.. Carter, defendant in SAID 'execu-
ton. in and to- the following described real
estate, situate. lying and being in the county
OF Latay cite and st.te of Missouri, : 'tn-,xit:
Forty HW acres, the southeast quarter of the
northeast quarter of section sixteen QG). IN
township G1ty-one (5l) of range twenty five (25)
1882. - MIN ELLIOTT,
lulylotu - H..--4z Sheriff
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-07-29
sHERIFF,s SALE.
State to the use of Mountjoy


Jerry C.. Butler and William H. Chiles, trustee.
virtue Of q special execution, issued from
- the office of the clerk of the circuit court of
Lafayette county. Missouri. wherein the state Of
missouri al the relation and to the use of George
NJ Mountjoy. collector of the revenue of Lafay-
cite county, Missouri, ia plaintiff. and against
Jerry c. Butler and William H. Chiles. trustee.
to me directed, and returnable to the August
term, 1882, of said court, I will, on
TUESDAY. AUGUST srH. 1882.
between the hours of nine O'Clock IN the fore
noon and five o'clock in the afternoon OF said
day, and in front Of the courthouse door. III the
city Of LEXINGTON, in Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, during the session of the said circuit
court Of said county, sell publicly, by auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash IN hand, all the
right. title, interest, claim and estate of the said
Jerry q. Butler and William H. Chiles. trustee.
,iefendants In said execution, in and to the fol.
lowing described real estate. situate, lying and
beng in the county of Lafayette and state of
Missouri. to-wit: One lot In Greenton. a part
Of the northeast quarter OF the southwest quarter
Of section fourteen tl4l, township forty-nine
1881, range twenty EIGHT 1881. better described
as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner
of Mahold Whitsett's lot; thence west from
twenty-five (25l to twenty-seven 1911 yards TO
within five Isl feet of wall; thence north forty
four t441 yards: thence. east fOrty-fOur l44l
yards, and thence south to place of beginning.
Given under my hand this 10th day of June,
1882. BENJAMIN ELLIOTT,
julyl5td Sheriff.
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sHERlFE's SALE.

State to the use OF Mounyoy Id: ataf
vs.. .. go
Leroy +. Moore. al -.
by virtue ola special execntion.s Issued from
- the Office Ut the CLERK, of the circuit court OF
Lafayette county, Missouri. wherein. the. state
OF Missouri as tile relation and. to the use OF
George NJ. Mounijoy, collector of thesrevenue
OF Lafayette county, Missouri. u PLAINTIFF and
directed. and returnable to the August Term
1889. Of said court, l will, on ,aE
MONDAY, AUGUST 7Ta, 1882. .
between the hours OF nine O'Clock in the fore
noou and five O'Clock n:the.afternoo of said
day, and in front OF the Courthouse doV, in the
city Of'Lexington. in Lafayette county Ms
souri,, during the session of the said. circuit
court OF Eaid county. sell publicly. by auction
to the highest bidder; for cash ia hand. all Tie
right, title, %Intereat, claim and estate of the said
Leroy +. Moore, defendant in said execu-
ton, IN and to, the following described real
estate, situate, lying and being III the county OF
Lafayette. and state of Missouri. to-wit: Teq
QO) acres Oh OF the south end oil the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of sectinn severn
teen %. in township iorty-nine 4aj of range
twenty four 24). Iai.sS
1882. .BENJA AIN ELLIOTr.-
Juiyl5tu Sheriff. :.
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PROPOSALS FOR CITY WORK.

CEALED proposals will be received ut the
y Office of the City Register until noon on the
14th day of August, 1882. for the following
work. :
To build culvcrt at the intersection of Frank
lin and Poplar streets. SAID culvert to be punt
of the best limestone rock or hard brick. Iaid in
cement. according to specifications win the
City Engineer.
Also a gutter six feet wide running south from
SAID intersection along the east side OF Poplar
street. to Intersect with the gutter now running
along the alley in block thirty three (SS) first
addition. according to specifications IN the
office of tie CITY Engineer.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. JOHN TAUBM AN,
juiyl5td City Register.