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Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
NEW DOMINION.

An Insane CIergyman's Terrible F0ry'
 KINGSTON, Jan. E3.-Rev. A. Matthews, the Presbyterian minister of Trenton who was lately compelled to resign owing to his in creasing mental weakness, to-day disap- peared. He has become violently insane, and yesterday attempted to put his wifes eyes out with 8 red hot poker.
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No eye like the masters eye" Had Esop lived in our day he might we'll have added, "No popular curative like Kidney Wort" All eyes are beginning to turn to it for relief from diseases of the liver, bowels and kidneys. Kidney Wort is natures rem edy for them all. Those that cannot prepare the dry can now procure it in liquid form of any druggist. d29 6dlw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
A Reporter In Luck.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Newspaper reporters are not only poor in a pecuniary sense, but gen. orally remain so as long as they continue in journalism. But MT. J. c. Klein, reporter for a daily newspaper of this city, woke up this morning to find himself rich. letter from Mr- Defremery, the Dutch vice consul at San Francisco, notified him of the death of wealthy aunt in Holland, who bequeath- ed him fortune the size of which is vari- ously reported at from $25,Ooo to $250,0oo.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04

A YOUNG man about IT or 19 years of age wante A in an of1ce one having had some experienc preferred. Address, in handwriting of applicant
 1a3 6t4 WILLING. care this ofic7
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Colorado.

A Divorce With Plenty of AlimOny.
 DENVER, Jan. 3-DIvorce was granted yesterday to Mrs. Tabor, wife of Lieu tenant Governor Tabor, by mutual agree ment on the ground of desertion. The agreement was made to accomplish amicable settlement and make things easy for the de- cree. Governor Tabor deeded to his wife yesterday real property here valued at $25O, 900; he also purchases of her her in terest in the Windsor Hotel here, paying her therefor $39, ,OOO. In view of the fact that Tabor is a prominent candidate for the United States Senate the affair has created a good deal of interest throughout the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Michigan,
The ssnntnrIn1 Contest.

The Senatorial Contest.
 LANSING, Jan. 3.-The Senatorial fight waxes hot. MT. Hubbell rallied his small forces to day and has secured eighteen names in opposition to holding caucus at the usual time and in favor of weeks delay. Fifty Representatives have signed call for cau- GUS tomorrow night. The anti-Ferry men to night will not agree to abide by the caucus unless 67 Republican votes, enough votes, are secured for his election. Ferry's friends are still confident
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Praise for a Policeman.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-The coroner's jury in the case of Patrick McGowan, who was shot in self-defense by Roundsman Delaney after he had shot the policeman, thls afternoon rendered a verdict of justifable homicide and praised the officers conduct. Delaney is still in the hospital, but is now believed to be out of danger.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
The Passion Play.

NEW YORK, Jan 3.-Mr. Salmi Morse ap- peared before Mayor Edson to-day and ap- piled for a license for his hall, which he in- tends for the production of the Passion play. The Mayor set the case down for 8 hearing on Friday, when the gentlemen who appear ed in opposition before Mayor Grace will again attend and renew their remonstrances.
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NEW JERSEY.
Rum Through With a PItchfork

Run Through With a Pitchfork.
 MEcHANIosyILLE, Jan. 3.-James Coombs and Aaron Gleason came to blows at drunk en orgie in the Powhattan House on Mon day. Subsequently as Coombs was descend ing the steps of the tavern Gleason ran the tines of pitchfork through his body, from the effects of which he died last night. Glea- son escaped and has thus far eluded arrest
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A SITUATION by q young man a5 coa .hrnan an6 "A driver, thoroughly understands the care of horses and carriages is skiltul and styIieh driver can furnish good recommendations. Address
 jas 2t+ J. J. C. this office
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NEW YORK.

An Insurance Company Winds Up.
 NEW YORK. Jan 3.-At meeting of the directors of the Tradesmen's Fire Insurance company today it was resolved to wind up it's business and enter into reinsurance con- tract with the Standard company, of London.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
A Hot Brick in the Resl.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3.-When Rebecca Years1ey, aged sixty five years, retired early this morning, she heated brick to keep her feet warm. The brick set fire to the bed clothes and she was sufocated to death.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Eermer r1t11,ona1re,s Sad Fate.

Former MiltOnaire's Sad Fate.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-The body of the old gentleman who dropped dead in Brooklyn last Wednesday was recognized in the mergue as that of Colonel J. J. Martin, formerly 8 millionaire planter near Charleston, s. C., a well known confederate officer, whose prop erty was lost by the war and who had lately made precarious living as dry goods job Der in this city. He was well known and highly respected in the trade, and as soon as the fact of his sudden death was made known a subscription was promptly raised to send the remains to Charleston and relieve the present necessities of his widow and daughter.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
WANTEn

DYa respectable woman a situation to do 2 neral ID housework, city or country; reference ii re- quired. Inquire for two days between g. ar d D. m. at 3S6 COLUMBUS AVENUE
 i4 2t%.
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Italy.
hX a. GOnAnl

Turk Assaulted by & Consul.
 RolIE Jan. 3-The Italian consul at Tri- poll was insulted yesterday by Turkish of foer and thereupon struck and severely wounded the latter. An excited crowd of Moslems demanded the punishment of the consul, but were dispersed by the military.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Irelau6.
Arreste., o. susnIctop of Murd.

Arrested on Suspicion of Murder.
 DUBLIN, Jan. 3.-Two men were arrested to-day by special detectives and committed for examination. They are suspected of eomplicity in the murder of Juryman Field, who was fatally stabbed by unknown assas- sins in the streets several weeks ago.
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WANTED.

WANTED. "EEKLY Lessons in few special English b an w ches Address ja4 3t- H. DE fa," this office
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ID OY from IA to I6 years of age in dentist ofics
 ND to the right party permanent place is ofHere ; none but those of American percentage need apply. Address, in own handwriting,
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THE WEST.
Ohio.

A Republican Congressman Elected.
 EVANSVILLE, Jan. 3.-In the Seventeenth district Congressional election to day Mir. Taylor, Republican, was elected by 1868 majority. Mir. Alexander, Democrat carried but one county and was defeated in his own.
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WANTED,

&fsA BOARD in a private family for man, wife
 ii5 and little boy must be good board and reason -Es.s.l- able price. Address c. A. B, this ofics
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Forty-seventh Congress.
WARRINGTON. Jan. 3.

SENATE.-Messrs Garland, Platt, Hawley, Grover Frye, Laphann, and Miller of New York presented petitions for constitutional amendment prohibit ing the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors, and at the suggestion of Mr. Blair, of New Hamp- shire these and similar petitions heretofore present ed were referred to the Committee Education and Labor.
 At the close of the morning hour Mr. Logan con-
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WANTEn

SITUATION by irst-class cook in a private "A family, hotel or boarding house, would co k. wash and iron; good references; objection to go out of town. Apply at
 ja4 1ta 1s4H ST JOHN STREET.
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Great Britain.
Terrible Work of the Floods

Terrible Work of the Floods
 LONDON, Jan. 4.-Thoussnds of people have been rendered homeless by the disas- trous floods on the continent. Part of the railway between Geneva and Belgrade has been washed away, stopping all railway con-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Trends B1sown Boards

NEW YORK, Jan 3-Lester Wallack made his first appearance of this season at his own theatre this evening as Hugh Chalcote in stOurs.' He received hearty applause and thanked the audience in short speech.
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Personal

Rev. Father Brady, of Ansonia, is i'll with rheumatism.
 The wife of Adam Leininger, of Birming- ham, is very low with an attack of paralysis. She was, while in photograph gallery few weeks ago, struck with a form of paralysis from which she at first seemed to be recov- ering but which, about a week ago, struck to the brain.
 J. c. Miles and wife, of New Haven, have been passing the holidays in Oxford with Mrs. Miles parents, MT. and Mrs. William Butler.
 Rev. Richard Gaston is called to the Bap- tist church in Wallingford.
 Frederick Foote, aged 20, of Woodstock, supposed to have killed himself in Hartford, died of an acute attack of Bright's disease.
 The golden wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Ed win M. Roberts, aged "A and 71, of Hocka mum, was celebrated New Years eve.
 President Billings, of the Northern Pacific railroad, passed through here yesterday, bound to Boston.
 Police Officer Beegan, on duty corner of Chapel and Church streets, has invested 1T real estate preparatory to erecting him res dence. His purchase is GO feet front of lan6 on State street, near the foot of Edwards which belonged to the estate of the late Sid ney M. Stone. Ex-State Senator Ralph M Wheeler ha: been appointed State attorney pro tenn. 1T New London county.
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WANTEn-

ga HORSE suitable for lady to drive ESssRrN must be sound and kind and not too $NS large; state lowest price, color, Sc. Ad -5SA-E&S dress
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
Austria.

An Assassination Plot Unearthed.
 VIENNA, Jan. 3.-It is reported that plot has been discovered at Pesth to assassinate the Grown Prince of Austria and the Arch duke Rudolph,
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A SITUATION by an American, SG years of ace. A some position involving responsibility, with ar. adequate salary preferred; nineteen years expt1i- in business in various capacities nrstcass ac countant and correspondent thoroughly convet sant with office routine and general management of bus- affairs, manufacturing, buying selling best of city reference. Apply at the office or
 JOHN ADT, 22 Artisan Street. de91 Sacor5 ISloIsu
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Arrived, the Queen from Liverpool the Sanblas from Aspinwall, the British Empire from Havana. Sailed, the Rheola for Cardiff, the State of Indiana for Glasgow the Maas for Rot terdau
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nued his argument against the bill for the relief oj answered by Mr. sewell Mr. MoPherson also spoke in behalf of General Porter.
 MT. HawIey said he intended to vote against the bill, but he deprecated the imputation the Senator from Illinois cast upon the members of the schoeld earneGtEy begged to be excused from serycs on thst board but his request was refused
 when the bill was reported to the Senate Mr. Hoar moved to postpone its further consideration for a pressed with the arguments of General Grant this o6ject je 1 but after heaFing Mr L9g1ns argument he and would be compelled to vote against the MT. oonger said he was in favor of postponing the debate so the Senators might have full time to me the evidence Ee was oppose to the restora- guilt when he appealed to the President for pardon Porter ever asked for pardon"
 sHe asked {" said Mir. Oonger 'tfor a remission of tae penalty, which IS pardon. Ihs President has this kind" The Senator said if this bill passed he would not be surprised to see some of the family of Benedict Arnold ask Congress to place that traitors name for glorihcation on the list of American patr ots- Nothing would shake the moral sentiment of the North 50 much as the passage of this measure. New Jersey would mourn the day when it's Senators pressed it through in a two-thirds vote. MesEr5. Sewell and McPherson both took the ground that postponement of the bill meant it's de- struction.
 should be given for examination of the testimony. The vote to-day meant more than the restoration of
 
 of the chamber ready to those played the Union false in time of peril
 MT. Cockren said he did not know to whom the Senator referred but ne believed that if any went into the rebellion from the regular army and applied for restoration he would get his vote MT. Brown called to his feet by MT. Logan sig nal1ng him out as one of the Senators who had not read the evidence and gave his for support ing the bill, which were based mainly upon the re- port of the Schoheld board and the letter of General Grant.
 motion go into executive session was lost by "A to 29 MT Conger called for reading of the majori ty and minority report. Mr. Eewen said it quite evident that the Senator for Michigan did not intend to have vote tonight and moved to adjourn. Ad- journed at 535 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04
J. H. HuggIns' Reception.

large and pleasant party of James H. Higgins friends gathered at his residence on West Main street. Hartford, Monday even- ing, to wish him a Happy New Year and to participate in the pleasant reception which was rendered to them. The Republican says Shortly before o'clock L. L. Sawyer asked for the attention of the assembly, as he had @ few words he wished to say. In his usual and able manner he began well-formed ad- dress to MT. Higgins, wishing him many happy returns of the day, and wound up by presenting to him in behalf of his friends an elegant gold headed ebony cane, on the top of which was neatly inscribed: Presented to J. H. Higgins by his friends, January 1st, 1885," Mir. Higgins was taken aback, and at first was unable to frame his speech to reply. He, however, soon recovered him self and responded to MT. Sawyer's address in very fitting manner, growing more elo- quent and enthusiastic as he advanced, until his response assumed the proportion of that of veteran orator. A delicious supper was served and done justice to, after which the party again returned to the parlor and passed an hour in very social manner. The party broke up at 1O:3O, all pleased with their pop ulAr friends receDtiOn,o "
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04

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 hle in curing Epiler9, Fits, Spasms, ConG
 stons. St. Vitus Dance
 Alcoholism, Opium Eat
 ing, Spermatolrhoaa
 Seminal Weakness, I,xs. potency, Syphilis, Scrof. ula and all Nervous and Flood Diseases. To Ger
 gymen, Lawyers, Liter. my Men, M chants
 Bankers, Ladies and aIi whose sedentary en- ployment causes Herr, ous F Prostratioa, IrreQ11
 lar1ties of the blood Stoinacha bowels OF hlqneys, or who re- qnire a nerve tonic. ap- Peuzer or stinuiant. SAMARITAN NERVINF IS invaluable. Thous- { ands proclaim it tae ! most wonderful Invig. orant that ever sustain ed the sinking Systenl.
 For sale by all Drug. ND MEAECAL CO.,. letQFS. St. Iaaanh- RF.n
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-04

HoUsE.-The House went into Committee of the Whole on the army appropriation bill. the pending amendment being that offered by Mir. Browne, of h. diana for the gradual abolition of the pay corps of the army. The amendment was adopted III to 36.
 Mir. Hewitt asked Mir. Butterworth, who in charge of the bin if he really believed the reduced penses of the army, whether the idea to make record for economy at the expense the Con- gress, which would be required to make up the de- iciency.
 MT. Butterworth replied that he believed it would be ample.
 MT. Hewitt's inquiry as to whether or not the re- duction in the appropriation bills to less than that appropriated last year with the idea Of ating deficiencies for the next Congress brought Mr. Hiscock to his feet with speech, in which he de- clared that the present Republican Congress at it's last session required to appropriate S24 100000 from defcieucies created by the last Democratic Congress. He denied any plan to create such deficiency by this Appropriation committee. Being urged by Mir. At kins to give details he proceeded to do so charging that the failure to make the needed appropriations by the Appropriation committee of the last Congress proves either incompetency or dishonesty
 MT. Atkins excitedly denied the charge and plRined that the $14, 900 900 deficiency count of pensioBs which the proper estimate had not been made. He defended the committee and hurled back the charge islander upon it.
 Other members took a hand in the discussion, which was continued until the committee rose.
 The Speaker presented communication from the Secretary of the Navy, conveying the recomnenda- tions of the advisory board.
 Adjourned at 5 D. n.
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WANTED.

SITUATION as Iady's companion or to take A care of an invalid; good country referer ces given. Address
 jaA 3ts GO LYON STREET.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-10

that place. IL is believed shippers will re
import spirits at Newport News aud ask the
government 10 put IL in the warehouse for
three years.
The number of cases finally disposed Of
aud stricken oil the docket, United States
supreme court during term lust ended. is
SS', Compared with last term this is a De
crease of II in the number of cases disposed
of. The number ofcases awaiting the ac-
uon Of the court continues year by year
to increase. AT the term OF 1879 there
were LETT undispossd 79l cases.
at the end of the term for 1850 the mum
Der increased to S3l, and st the end this
term had reached S7l, All but Ii OF the
cases argued aud submitted this term have
been decided. Among these which n a
court still has under consideration are the
civil right cases, the Mercer Colony land
case, from Texas, and the case OF the Coun-
" San Mateo against the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-10
HATS AND BONNETS.

aside submission; Menseg vs.. Alex ct al l.
from Washington county; same vs.. above
Merchants Insurance Company VS.. Dwyer
from Washington county; same vs., above
Newman VS.. Dedson ct AL, from WashlAg
ton county, to retaX costs.
| The following cases were submitted
| Grants VS.. Simmons, from Callahan
county, on briefs, and oral argument tol
both parties; Schultz VS.. lampart, from L
Paso county, on briefs for both parties.
Court of appeals. "A tirmed: White VS.
the State, from Comanche county; Brown
& Company VS.. the East Texas Fire lnsur
ance Company, from Dallas county; San
ders ct al. VS.. Hayes ct al. from Graysor
county; Shaw w. Parvne, from Collin
! county; Schnider e Davis VS.. -, from
Collin county; Noble & Hahn VS.. Narley
from Dallas. Reversed and remanded
Greer VS., the State, from Walker county
Dresch VS.. the State, from Maverick county;
O'Nie ct al. vs.. the State, from Dallas
county; Badly VS.. the State, from
Kinney county; Holland vs..
Reversed and dismissed kepper ct al. VS..
the State, from Tom Green county: Cald-
Perry vs.. the State, from Shackletord
county; Frye VS.. the State, from Maverick
county. Dismissed: Brenster vs. the State
from III Paso county Missouri Pacific rail
way VS.. Reeks IL Daily. Submitted on
briefs for the State: Duran VS., the State,
from Presidio county; Moncello vs.. the
State, from Nueces county; Reid vs.. the
State, from Colorado county Jones VS.. the
State, from Mitchell county; McIIenry w.
the State, from Mitchell county. On briefs
for both parties: Chubb VS., the State. from
Mitchell county; Wilson VS., the State, from
Brown county; Guiley VS.. the State, from
Hood county. Submitted on briefs and
oral aroument for both parties: Benavidcs
vs.. the State from McMullen county,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-10
FORT WORTH.

Election of Onicers of the Fort Worth Live
stock Compapy--One Publishing Com.
pany Buys Another--The Transfer Aimos,
impercepiibie-A Happy Wedding-On
for Midiothian-suicide.
FoRr WoRru, May 9.-lSnecial. l-Sev
eral detectives who had clues" to tn,
robbers of Major Wasson are sore on tn,
subject now
j. NJ. Adams, president; w. J. Boaz
treasurer and w. g. Finley, secretary, ar,
the new oilicers.elect OF the Fort Worth
Live Stock company.
AT the Christian church tonight
n crowded assembly witnessed the
marriage OF Miss Elma G. Eakle and j. W
Judkins.
The Stock Journal Publishing Comnany's
assets were purchased to-day by the Loy.
ing Publishing Company.
Quite number of citizens will attend
the sale oflots OF Midlothian to-day.
About IL o'clock to, night, Frank Waimar,
dissipated tailor took a carriage, order
ing the driver to proceed to the Third
ward, directing him to stop at certain
house. Presently the driver was startled
as were also the horses-by a report of a
pistol sounding within the hack. AS soon
ms he could stop his team he dismounted
and on investigating Uncovered Weimar
dead, shot through the brain. The suicide
is the result of excess in drink and other
methods of fast living.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-10
WASS0N'S WOE.
The Terrible Tumble That 0flleer Has
Just Taken.
The Pet Of the Department Now Behind
the Bars.
The Way the Money Went-Wine aud
Women.
An Ex.Speaker Of the New Yersey
Assembly Jailed.
The Thompson Trial-Jary Seats alta
Premium.
Proceedings Of the Catholic Knights,
Convention at 81. Louis.
The Pet Of the Department Now Behind
the Bars.
The Way the Money Went Wine aud
Women.
An Ex.Speaker Of the New Jersey
Assembly Jailed.
The Thompson Trial-Jary Seats alta
Premium.
Proceedings Of the Catholic knights'
Convention at 81. Louis.
Other Interesting Miscellaneous Items.


paymaster Wasson-FurtherD Deveiupn,, n,s
SAN ANTONIO. NAV 9.-fsp.cial Paw
mas,or w..o,,s ooo,,l.a
''' N' -" "sso" ''ooNe'ness anu MS nn-
successlui attempt TO hoodwinK Uncle Sam
out of 81 600 is the all absorbing topic of
conversation mon m. a, ,r.a,s
et..,," '.,'on - wv" Wv '''e.'', "uo III army
o'ro'es' where he was regarded as aperiect
gentleman, and the soal of honor. His ns-
sociates are particularly chayrinea I'm,
~ p"'''0""H .u"s',neu 'nat
,sn. y. snne snr'' "emoers n o. high rank should
sama aMs su.u III, ioty Tumble. wasson was
,am, Hua'c I Win , IN m,s acopunts 10 the govern
hn ."t @ oa '.e ~ nast January, showing ,hat
f,rr ""' ll,ha Sluhanuefeu Soio" IN ABOUT
wsrn.r ,0a, hno"sns, he ,houEn IN what
nm;n;nn her. no iv.useI .o oivu,ge; fubNc
an o M pasn ns's I % ine',nsu % 10 tne eenei that
ah w tsso special, which created so much
, ,no,sna.,oh among military men. contained
C.nera, IA" Am sntn no'lon. telegram 70
,n', v"v,m s.ar, nusur irom oaVeston TINS morn
s' mVu' mslor r oash' VINO went thither TO
hv wv Wassnn snv sioon, whereit nad been placed
oy Wassoh peiofe the pretended robbery,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-10

CHICAGO, May The Farmers Review
crop report for the week ending May the
9th, embracing all northwestern states,
shows that both winter and spring wheat
will not exceed ono.half the
yrowih usual at this season. The stand Is
thin, but shows improvement over two
years ago. The cold weather has been un-
favorable for the development of insect life
and but few, If any, depredatlons OF kind
are reported. The increased area sown
to spring wheat will not mole
than make up Tor the diminished area In
other states. Corn planting Is well ad.
yanced 10 Kansas, Nebraska, southern
Iowa and Illinois, and so lar there are ia.
vorahle reports Of the condition of oats :
moro favorable than anticipated q lew week. :.
arc.