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Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-24
PENNSYLVANIA.

Singular DiscOvery-The Death of am
 Old Woman Reveals Documentary EvI-
 dence Of a Claim for Millions.
 ERIE, Sept. 23.-For several years there lived in an old hut near Erie a woman named Margaret Gaunt. who boasted that she had documentary evidence which, if produced, would secure a vast estate in England. few weeks ago she died at the age of ninety six. Prior to her death she caused letter to be written to nephew, Edward Gaunt,' of England, telling him to come on and take possession of valuable family papers. Mrs. Gaunt had in her possession letters and doc uments belonging to her great-great great grandmother, who was executed by burning at the stake by order of the cruel Judge Jeff riea during the reign of King James IT., she having unwittingIy sheltered James Burton, conspirator Tn the Rye House plot. William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, was a witness of the execution at Tyburn. Among her papers was 8 document, with the seal of King William ILL, giving a money indemnity to Elizabeth Gaunt's family in certain an nual sum, in recognition of the innocence of the victim of the execution. This claim has not been presented since 1776, for the reason that the important document was missing. It was in possession of. branch of the family which emigrated to America, and who clandestinely carried away the valuable paper. This paper had been sought for over a century, and until the death of this inglor- ious old woman nothing had been learned of its whereabouts. The nephew, Edwin c. Gaant, arrived te day from England, and to his surprise found the long-searched for document. He left this evening for New York and is confident that his papers will secure the claim, which, if paid, will amount to about $2,OOO,OOO Even, however, if it is not recognized by the British government the papers will be of great historical value.
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MARYLAND.

Young Lady's Sufcide-She KneeIs i'm
 Prayer with Her Mother Before the
 Deed.
 BALTIMORE, Sept 23.-Miss Sallie John son. a young lady of twenty five years and very prepossessing in appearance, committed suicide at her fathers house this evening by hanging herself For several weeks past she appeared to be in 8 state of melancholy, caused, it is thought, by & fright which she received some time ago, since which she has showed evidence of alteration of mind. A touching incident occurred about two hours before her death. She and her mother arranged to attend Sabbath school, but before going she called her mother into the parlor and asked her to kneel with her in prayer. They then went to Sunday school. On returning Miss Johnson reached home ahead of her mother, who had stopped to converse with friend When Mrs. Johnson reached home she made the frightful discovery of her daughter hang ing by a rope around her neck from the ban nisters on the third floor The grief of the family over the dreadful event is heartrend- ing
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Illinois.

Presidential TImbsr-Edwar1s Pierre
 pont Looks Over The Field.
 CHICAGO, Sept 23.-Hon. Edwards Pierre pont arrived to day from the West. He said he had read the proceedings of the New York State Republican convention. It look ed as if Arthur would be the man next year. If he could command the support of the main portion of the New York delegation in the national convention without fierce op- position he would probably be nominated. The next election 30 absolutely hinged upon the vote of New York that if the Republican party became satisfied that Arthur could carry the State of New York his nomination would be certain. It would depend entirely upon the attitude of the party in New York. For the same reason the nationaI Democratic convention would nominate Til- den if they felt he could carry New York. TiIden he regarded as the most dangerous man they could nominate, for many reasons. The reason Garfield carried New York was because the business classes thought it dan gerous to the prosperity of the country to put the Democrats into power, not knowing exactly what policy they meant to pursue They had no confidence in Hancock, he hav- ing betrayed his ignorance on political mat ters and of the measure of influence of con- gressional legislation on the business inter ests of the country when he called tariff local issue. Now these things would have no effect against Tilden, as all banking, financial and corporate interests of New York knew they would be safe with Tilden, he being sound on these questions. Whether he would accept tho nomination was another question. On the Pacific slope Mir. Pierre pont said Republicans were all favorable to Arthur and the Democrats to Tilden; no other men were much spoken of.
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Wisconsin.

The Dauph1n of FranCe-Death of a Man
 Said to be n Descendant of Louis XVI.
 OsKosH, Sept. 23-The body of John L. Williams. who died at Edgerton on Wednes- day. arrived in this city yesterday and was buried today. His wife, who has lately been living very retired life here, didS not known he had been i'll and was shocked upon receiving intelligence of his death. He was knows the dauphin of France, being son of the Rev. Ebenszer Williams, who died at Green Bay some years ago, who was said to be the legitimate son of Louis XVI and about whom the American newspapers once raised the question, ''Have we bourbon among us ?" John l.. Williams sold farm at Win necouna twelve years ago for SIC, GOO with which he went to Texas and which he in vested in wild lands which proved almost worthless. Of late he had been employed in 8 mill. He leaves 8 son now living in Sada1ia Mo
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NTEn
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.

FAHo BUY, lot of Secondhand Furniture Anl Ca
 H pets. Highest cash price paid. Orders by nal, promptly attended to, st -
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THE SOUTH.
Virginia.

A Circus Hands Murderous Fury.
 NORFOLK, Sept. 23.-At the exhibition of Sells Brothers circus yesterday afternoon one of the attendants detected negro boy, named James Ferguson, crawling under the canvas. The man ran to the boy, jumped on him with both feet and quickly crushed him into insensibility. The matter created great excitement and large crowd gathered. which enabled the circus rufian to disappear before the police could secure him. Several of the circus men were arrested, but were discharged, as their innocence was ascertain ed Under direction of tho chief of police the manager of the circus called the roll of employees and found one missing. The police now say that the culprit has escaped from the city. The boy died at his home on Denby street
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NEW ENGLAND.
Rhode Island.

A MysterIous AIessage-Reportsd Loss Of 8
 Steam Yacht With Several Lives.
 NEwPoRT, Sept. 23.-John G. Weaver, pro- prietor of the Ocean House, has received a telegram from New York, signed by Captain Russell. who wished him to see MT. Borden and tell him that ''the yacht was sunk, and that all hands, except the engineer and cap tain, were lost ;" and he desired thai he (Bor- den) should advise him immediately at Grand Central depot, New York Mir. Weaver spent two hours in trying to find Mr. Bor- den. and finally concluded, with several of the escottage residents, that aBordenn was in- tended for G. s. Bowdern, or New York, who
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" ooNd nan, good penman, quick and correct at hand sriting LOCK BOy 1o34
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Louisiana.
No Money to Fay City Emplo,

No Money to Pay City EmpIoyes.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept 23.-Under the action of Treasurer Walsh in refusing to pay war rants under the budget passed by the council the employees of the city have been unable for several weeks to draw their pay Mir. Walsh borrowed money to pay the school teachers a few weeks ago and yesterday police and will make further advance of $120, GOO to pay other employees and laborers of the city for the month of August.
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Maasachusetts.

suliivan to Run Against Hanlan.
 BOSTON, Sept 23.-Hanlan, the oarsman, recently authorized friend in this city to ar- range ive-mile pedestrian race with John L. Sullivan for $1, GOO side. The proposi- ton was made known to Sullivan the latter part of the past week, but he refused abso- lutely to run so long race. Sullivan made, however, a counter proposition to run Han Ian 8 10O-yard race for the same money which after some delay has been accepted by Han Ian through his friend referred to. Sullivan cannot run the race until after the close of his forthcoming exhibition tour, when the race will take place probably in this city. Hanlan claims record of eleven seconds but Sullivan promises to train thoroughly and give him hard work.
 Pursued by RemOrse-A Murterer After
 Serving Five ears fn a Lunatic Asy-
 lum Dies by Suicide.
 BOSTON, Sept. 13.-In December, 1877, in South Boston Cornelius Tobin while in 8 drunken frenzy threw lighted coal oil lamp at Mary Mehegan. The lamp exploded and set fire to the woman's clothing, burning her to death. John was arrested on 8 charge of murder and was found guilty and life sen tence was about to be imposed when he be- came raving maniac. He was sent to the asylum, but after about five years he recov- cred sufficiently to be discharged, and as he had wife and children dependent upon him the case against him was not pressed. He readily found employment, but he could not shake the memory of the horrible tragedy. He drank deeply to drown his memory, but even in his moments of intoxication he still raved of his crime. During the past week the man imbibed more freely than usual and seemed to be more than ordinarily troubled with remorse and made threats of ending his life. That night he procured dose of Paris green and swallowed it in glass of iquer and during the night was seized with fright full pains, dying early this morning in great agony.
 A Maniac's Fury-yVhle Violently In-
 sane He slashes His WffeTerrfbly With
 aRazor.
 SPRINGFIELD, Sept. 23.-About noon to- day Mrs. Mayher living in tenement house in this city being attracted by cries from an adjoining apartment rushed in and found William Ferry, respectable workingman forty-two years old, employed at Smith & Wesson's frearm factory, standing over the kneeling form of his wife with bloody razor in one hand and the other holding the crying woman by the hair. Her hands and arms were badly cut and two deep and fresh gashes had been made across her neck. Mrs. Mayer rushed toward the man and implored him to desist. Ferry taking no notice of her made another dash at his wife's throat, when Mrs. Mayher caught the mans hand and screams for help. Help soon arriving Ferry was se- cuerd and the police called. Mrs. Ferry's wounds have been sewed up to night and it is thought she may recover. Her husband will be examined in the afternoon and will prob- ably be taken to the insane asylum as it WAS found that he was violently insane and no way accountable for the assault. During the struggle Mrs. Mayer received several very painful slashes on the arm.
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A GIRL to do second work none without refer and 12 m at
 Se24 G0TTF6E klrRREr
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FIRE RECORD.
Valuable Racers Turned to Death.

Valuable Racers Burned to Death.
 P1TTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 23.-The stables of the exposition society took fire this evening from spontaneous combustion of a large quantity of fireworks which were stored there for the exhibition there to morrow night The stables contained number of valuable horses entered for the exposition races and two of the most valuable, Maud R. and Polka Dot, were consumed in the flames. They were valued at about $12,OO0 each. Thomas Rogers, a fourteen year old boy, was burned to death while trying to lead the ami mals out Of the blazing building. The total loss will be about $50, ,OOO. The insurance on the stables is about $3, 600.
 The horse Grey Chief was also burned to death.
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Ohio.
Freight Train Wrecked.

HAYDEN JUNCTION, Sept. 23.-Conductor Daniel Hanlan's train was wrecked at the junction of the Portsmouth branch of the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore rail road at this place last night few minutes before midnight Some miscreant turned the switch on to the branch and Engineer Brown did not see it until too late. The en- zine and four carloads of hogs were ditched, killing sixteen hogs and badly wrecking the engine and cars. The loss is from $8, GOO to $12 ,OOO. None of the trains crew received more than bruises. The night express was due in B few minutes and if it had not been for the freight running ahead of it there would no doubt have been fearful loss of life.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Louisiana LOttery-NeVv Orleans
 POstmastsr Ordered By State Court
 To Deliver Its Mail Matter
 WAsHINeToN, Sept. 23.-The postmaster at New Orleans has notified the Postmaster General that he has been ordered by State court to deliver mail matter addressed to the Louisiana Lottery company through the New Orleans National bank and asked for instructions as to what he should do. He was directed to obey the order until it should be reversed or modified and consult with the United States district attorney there. The latter official has been directed to take the necessary steps for the removal of the case from the State court to the Federal court and move at once for the dissolution of the injunction prohibiting the postmaster there from retaining the lottery mail matter directed to the bank.
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Omeer HeIget,s Intaries

few weeks ago Officer Helget of the police force, while making an arrest on Grand street, received 8 severe blow on the nose by the party he arrested. The blow caused the rupture of blood vessel, which has caused him much trouble since, so that he has been confined to his house much of the time. The ruptured vein unosps fre- quently. and but for prompt medical attend >ance there was danger that he would bleed to death. Yesterday he was taken to the hos pital, where physicians can be called prompt 1y at any hour of the day or night. This course was advised by his attending physi- cian Dr. BeiIosa
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Indiana.
A Saloon Keeper Shot Dead.

SnIOOn Aeepef Shot Do4ds
 FIBRE HAUTE, Sept. 23.-A special from Vincennes Ind, says: Last night Mace Warner of Indianapolis, raising disturbance in Mfr. Manderys' saloon, was ordered ont and followed to the sidewalk by Manderys. Warner turned and shot the latter, killing him instantly. The murderer ran down the street firing promiscuously, but injured no one. He then escaped across the Wabash river into Illinois.
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Great Britain.

NiissOn's Troupe Coming.
 LONDON, Sept. 23.-Christine Nilsson sailed yesterday for New York on the steamer Galia from Liverpool. The steamer Silesia, which three members of the Nilsson troupe includ- ing the ballet, and portion of the chorus and orchestra. Signor Vianesi, the conduc- tor, also sailed yesterday from Havre on the Norpoardia
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RY very competent Protestant girl about the 1st D or 10th of October position as chambermad or second work in strictly hrst-class private family References hrst-class. Address s.
 -24 3t' Courier Ofiee
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Rossa De,epates to he Rst-ctea.


 LONDON, Sept, 23.-The preparations mak- ing for the convention of the Irish Nation ists' meeting at Leeds indicate the greatest demonstration ever held. Under the advice of MT. ParnelI programme of moderation is proposed. The committee of scrutiny on delegates has decided to reject all the dele gates of American lodges associated with Rossa. Eighty American delegates are ex-
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Exettfng Boat Race.

There was boat race at Lake Whitney last Saturday morning which drew out a number of spectators. The race was be- tween crows of four with coxswain. selected from the Webster school and class No. of the High school. The former crew won the race with crew consisting of J. Blakeslee (stroke), E. Boppert. Harry Sweezey (cap- tainl. 0. Cook md E. Cheever (eoxswainl.
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WANTEn

HNE brass turner who has had experience in hnob NJ spinning; also one chaser who is accustomed to work chasing bronze metal patterns. Address
 BRANFORD LOCK WORKS,
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Alabama.

Suicide at the Age of Seventy.
 MONTGOMERY, Sept. g IL R. Logan, of Logan & McMorris, at Wetumpks, Ala, committed suicide by drowning himself in the Coosa river yesterday. He was seventy years old and for forty years resident of Wetumpka The body was recovered. The cause of the suicide is unknown.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-24

FOR MALES AND FEMALES. FLIP of different nstionalities be supplied u to private farnllies boarding houses, hotels and restaurants. The proprietor of thig estsbiEh- ens pays great attention in the choice of girls women before sending them to i'll situations. Calls from ths country, at any distance promptly At> tended to. Invalid and wet at short notice. Male help for sll kinds of work.
 MRS. T. MUL IGAN, n26 If l845< St. John street. near Artisan,
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LOCAL NEWS.
Second Crop watermelOns.

SecOnd crop "AteFMSIOHs.
 Samuel O. Warner of T Dickermsn street yesterday cut very large and deliciously sweet watermelon raised in his garden from the seed of 8 melon brought from Florida last June by o. Hoxes, the Savin Rock caterer, and which he presented to an at- tache of the COURIER office.
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A BOOkKEEPER-A young man 20 to 30 years of A age with some office experience, correct countant good and rapid penman at . manufactory few miles from New haven must be sober, steady and 1ndustrious state references and wages expect- ed. Address t'MANUFAoTURER,n
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Red Gstxte.
EOR REMT

kessb furnished front aIooYe room with furnace issa heat, hot and cold water, OF would rent two
 I furnished connecting rooms; location unex- ss22 If 1S4 GROVE aTREET.
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THE OLD WORLD.
Germany.

Said to be . CorresPondsnt's Fiction.
 BERLIN, Sept. 23.-The North German Ga- zette declares on what appears to be official authority that the recent publications alleged to be the details of the Austro- German al- iance are without foundation in truth and are the invention of an ingenious corre- spondent. -
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friend he has knows how wholly he is en- grossed in his law practice; of being in places he has not seen, of saying things he never thought of and being an actor in incl dents that never occurred. q
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&sNA ONE of the best Grass Farms in New Haven 6ia County, well Watered and divided with Good &I Buildings and Fences. Price, $5,0O0. Might exchange for House in city of about the value
 GEO. A. ISBELL. se14 Office corner State and Elm Efs, Todd Block.
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WA&IEO, = A LADY about to leave the city wishes to recon A mend an excellent chambermaid and seam stress Apply at Protestant Industrial Association e24 IL S4 WHITNEY AVENUE.
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NEW YORK.

sam Pine to be Extradited.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Miss Sarah E. Sto- cum, of North Salem, appeared before Jus tice Long and Assistant District Attorney David Verplanck in White Plains yesterday, and made the affidavit required in extradition proceedings against Samuel Pine, now held in the Bridgeport (Conn.) jail on charge of horse stealing Her affidavit accuses him of an outrageous assault. MT. Verplanck went to Albany yesterday afternoon to procure from the Governor the acquisition papers. The Connecticut officers have agreed to de liver Pine to the Westchester authorities upon the production of requisitien. The indict ment for horse stealing will still be held over him, however.
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is in the habit of visiting Newport quite often during the season. MT. Gushing, of Boston, expected Mr. Bowdern here early next week.
 The rnmor cast 6 gloom over the gay throng at Mrs. Paran SteveAs' villa, where President Arthur was being entertained.
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The Coming Great National Festival.

The Coming Great National FestIvaI.
 LONDON, Sept. s3.-The Prince of Wales and the Dukes of Edinburgh, Cennaught and Cambridge return to England at>the close of Hamburg manoevres. Itis not thought ex- pedient that they should take part in the inauguration of the statue ofGermaina on the Rhine. Germany makes it the occasion of 8 great national festival of exceptional magni- tude and splendor. All the German sover- eigns and princes will be present excepting the King of Wurtemburg, who is prevented by ill health. There will b0 three hundred veteran clubs, one hundred choral societies and all the turner clubs in the empire will be represented. Prince Bismarck writes that the doctors forbid his presence owing to his state of health
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PELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

An outrage is reported on some German soldiers and an officer of the Uhlans was murdered on the road near Strassburg.
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fusing to support family, discharged; Robert W. Rossiter, defrauding hackman, nolle; Edward Mccarthy, abusive language, con tinued to September 29; Michael Carroll, Mil chRsl Doolan, Philip Murphy, breach of the peace, $1 fine and $5. .3s costs each; William Sullivan, taking away child.
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Re Carefol.

The genuine Rough on Corns" is made only by E. s. Wells (proprietor of Enough on Rats'), and has laughing face of man on abels 15c and 25c. bottles
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POLITICAL NOTICES.
n0"Ann

The Republicans of the town of Hamden are re- quested to meet st Warmers Hall, Centerville. on ths purpose of nominating town officers and to do any business proper to be done at said meeting
 Per order TOWN COMMITTEE.
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German to be usea by omeIals.

BERLIN, Sept. 23.-General Wantsuffel on returning to Metz after his interview with Bismarck issued agdecree enforcing the use of the German language by all official function aries at Metz, TheonviIIe and all other places hitherto exempted. Alaee is mneh disturbed by the news.
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.OOdhTHdRN.

The Rapu blfcans of the town of Woodbridge re quested to meet in the basement of the al church on Monday evening, September 24th, at 7K o'clock for the purpose of nominating town off, and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting
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The Court Record.

Superior Court -Ctvil sfde-Judge Beards-
 ley. The September term of this court will come in tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at ? o'clock.
 City yCourt-uriminal side--J1dge stud-
 ley. September 22.-Oornelius O'Keefe, breach of peace, continued to September 25; Michael R. Enscoe, enticing and taking away child, continued to October 8; Michael Foley, vio- lating order of the Board of Health. continu- ned to September %; George Miller, John H. Higgins, Charles Cornell, James Herman, James Cunningham, Peter F. Stackpole, breach of the peace, continued to October 4; John Mackey, selling prize pack ages, judgment suspended; John Dunn, re-
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WANTED.

WANTED, A SHIFTING CLERK and bookkeeper, strong A healthy and willing to work in a factory one having had experience preferred. Address geA 3t4 s. o. and B.. this office.
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A Change in the Democratic Comm1tte.

A Change in the Democratic Committee.
 ALBANY. Sept. 23.-It is rumored here to- night that Daniel Manning, chairman of the Democratic State committee, will resign from the chairmanship immediately on the assemb bling of the committee at Buffalo this week. It is also rumored that D. s. Lamont, Governor Cleyeland's private secretary, has been stated as Manning's successor on the committee