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Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
The Regatta on the Potomac.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The Washington regatta took place on the Potomac river this afternoon. The weather was excellent and the water smooth. Both shores were lined with spectators and the river was alive with boats The course for all the races was mile and half straightaway. The first race, for double sculis, had two entries, both of the Columbias. Ziegler and Kinlner passed in winners; time 10 minutes, 40 seconds. The second race was for junior singles, between Cody of the Metropolitan club of New York, Sommers of the Analostans of Washington, Kearney of the Potomacs of Washington, Kearney won easily in 0 minutes, 40 seconds, Cody coming in second. The interest center ed on the eight cared shells, for which tho Columbias of Washington and the Metropoli tans of New York entered. After pretty race, with neither club two lengths ahead at any time, the Metropolitans made an elegant spurt at the close and finished the winner by two lengths in 8 minutes, 25 1-2 seconds The Oolumbias' time was minutes, 25 1-2 seconds. For the four cared gig race the Cockade City club of Petersburg, the Rich monds of Richmond, Va, and the Pennsyl- vanias of Philadelphia were entered. The Pennsylvaniss won in minutes and Az sec- onds. the Richmonds second. In the senior single souls P. A. Dempsey, of Philadelphia, won easily in 10 minutes and 42 seconds, c A. Pilkington of the Metropolitans of New York second and Mckinney of the Potomscs of Washington third In the four cared shells the Ottawas of Canada, the Eclipse club of New Orleans and the Hillsdale club of Hillside, Mich, were entered. The lat ter won without an effort in minutes and 40 seconds, the Ottawas second in minutes and 4
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
so,dtsr.E.ue1,.d Fro Hom..

DAYTON, Aug. 1.-The action of General Patrick, governor of the Soldiers Home near here, in expeliing over dozen of the i'm mates continues to cause much excitement. The governor had the men drawn up in line before him the other day and after denouncing them as criminals and scoundrels notified them to quit the institu- ton within a week. Nearly all of them have accordingly left. Nearly all gre suffering from disabilities incurred in the war. One man came to the city and procured situation, but was SO weak as to be unable to lift box of soap. In an interview with the governing board member of that body said General Patrick's action was justified and that the men expelled had misbehaved themselves in various ways.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
THE TELEGRAPH STRIKE.

 No Change in the SitustfOn- Money Be-
 Ing Collected for the Strikers - New
 York City tO Be Held Liable for Dam-
 age From Cut Wires.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 14-The attitude of the striking telegraphers was to-day unchanged, one operator alone returning to work The trades unions' collectors reported that they were making collections rapidly. The Wheatstone men complained that they were kept on duty six and eight hours oyer their regular time. After it had been found that the Gold and Stock cables had been cut and that there was apparently systematic cutting of wires going on Gen. eral Eckert. served notice on Mayor Edson calling his attention to the fact and said the company would be obliged to look to the city of New York for reimbursement for such loss as may be sustained beyond the com pany's power to prevent.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
rELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Arthur H. Bleney, who embedded $44, ,OoO from the Massachusetts Loan and Trust com pany, was yesterday sentenced to seven years in the State prison
 The English eleven won the match from the Americans in the Staten Island club match yesterday by a score of POP to 199, two wickets to spare
 The schooner Challenge of Gloucester, Mass, is ashore at Long Beach near Cape Race. She has fare of 6O,OO0 pounds of fish, part of which is damaged
 The first bale of new cotton was sold on Change at Cincinnati yesterd ay at 64 cents per pound. It WAS. raised in Terrell county, Ga
 William Taylor (colored) stabbed his mis- tress, Alice Baker, Monday night. at Cincin- nati with dirk. The murderer was re. manded to jail without bail
 Jacob Mackley severely cut his daughter in nine places at Mansfield, Ohio. He was demonstrating with the girl about her con- duct when 8 melee ensued Mackley is iR jail.
 Ivory F. Hanscom, a slasher tender at ti 6 Crescent mill at Fall River, had portion of a finger taken of by machinery two weeks ago, and yesterday morning died from lock jaw.
 Daniel McCarthy, aged thirty, was killed on the Providence and Worcester railroad near Millvihe, Mass yesterday afternoon. He attempted to get on moving freight train and fell between the cars
 Base ball yesterday: At Providence, New Works 9, Providence 6; at Boston, Bostons z, Philadelphias o; at Cleveland, Detroits 5, Clevelands O, (Jones pitching for the De- troits); at Buffalo, Bufalos 19, Chicagos IT.
 The Niantic House at Quonocontsug, Vest terday morning. The guests, 20 in number, escaped in their night clothes, losing bag gage and valuables. Loss about $3, 900 in- sured.
 Leroy Hughes and K. Brown (colored) quarrelled Monday evening at Cincinnati over game of cards. Hughes cut Brown across the abdomen inficting wounds from which he cannot recover. Hughes was ar- rested.
 Mir. George Msrston, late attorney general of Massachusetts and a member of the law firm of Marston & Cobb, died at his residence in Boston yesterday, after an illness of six weeks He was sixty -one years of age. He was first elected attorney general in 1878, and was re elected three times.
 defective fiue caught fire in the cottage of Charles G. Franeklyn at Elbsron, N. J., Monday night, but the flames were e1tin- guished before any serious damage was done. This is the cottage in which President Garfield died, and the fire cause nc little ex- citement.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
MOVEMEN IS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Arrived. the Wyoming from Havre, the Bolivia from Glasgow. the Lisssne from Hamburg. Sailed, the Abysinnia for Liverpool, the Grecian Monarch for London.
 Liverpool-Arrived the Furnessia from New York the Spain from New York.
 G1asgow-Arrivea, the State Of Indiana from New York.
 Hamburg-Arrived. the Gel1ert from New York. London The Rhaetia from New York, for Ham- barg has arrived of the Lizard.
 Moville-Arrived, the Anchoria from New York. OueanstoXn-ArriYed.t the RoiiFia from New York
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
The Valuation of Brooklyn Property.


 BRooKLYN, Aug. 1.-The Board of State Assessors to-day met the city officials in the county court house to discuss the alleged disproportion of values between Kings and other counties. There was large attend ance of citizens and officials. Mayor Low said that vacant lots in Brooklyn were taxed at nearly $21, ,0oO, 900. Ex-Asssssor Martin Breen said that the principal difficulty be- tween Kings county and the rest of the State arose from the fact that better feeling ex- isted between the State and the city boards. He could personally point out Brooklyn property which had been assessed for full 100 per cent. of it's real value, while there was much property elsewhere in the State not assessed above 25 to B per cent. of it's marketable value
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
NEW DOMINION.
APrisoner tn che PIllories.

MONTREAL, Aug. 14.-J. Dubois, convicted of an attempt to outrage little girl, received at the jail today his sentence of twenty lashes- The whipping was administered in private, only the jail officials and reporters being present The rack was made of 8 couple of pieces of scantliag joined together by three or four pieces of wood like rounds of a ladder and Dubois was fastened to it by strong straps around his wrists and ankles, his arms and legs being stretched apart.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Virginia.

Another Utterancs From Rfddleberger.
 RICHMOND. Aug. 14.-Senator H.. H. Rid dleberger, Mahone's colleague, publishes 8 long letter on the political situation in this State The Senator threatens that if his party continues to control the Legislature this year, they will see that measures are taken to forfeit the charter of the Orange and Alexandria railroad, one of the competi- tive lines of MT. John S. BarbouF's system Riddleberger claims that that road is daily violating it's charter in not pro rating with it's connections at the rates prescribed by law. Riddleberger also ayers that if Democrats get the Legislature this year, not 8 dollar will ever be paid under the Riddlebsrger
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
The Opening Races at Rochester

ROCHESTER, Aug 14.-This is the first day of the grand circuit meeting at Rochester. The first race for the 29 class, was won by George ", Lon B wipning the third and fourth heats; time ? 20, 2.25, 22O 1-4. Maxey Cobb and Kitty Patchen won third and fourth money respectively. Erebus and Nettie R were distanced in the fourth heat. The second race, for the 2.24 class, was won hJ St. Cloud Louise N won the first heat and Sleepy Joe the fourth. Time 223 3-4, 221, 2.2l.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
rhs rr1aIH.at. Pnstponed.

WATKINS, Aug. 1.-The lake remained rough throughout the day and the trial heats have been postponed to 30 a. m. to-mor- row. Hanlan this afternoon said he would TOW if the other contestants were called out although the waves were then rolling high He has engagements in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, August IT and Is, which he says he must keep even if hs were obliged to leave Watkins to do so with Courtney yearn- ing to TOW him.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15

Operators Going Back at WashInGtOn
 WAsHINeToN, Aug. 1.-The new Western Union manager here said to-day that every thing is moving along smoothly. Men are coming back every day and 1t will not be very long before the strike is ended. Mir. H. c. Roth came here from Savannah last night and went to work in the Western Union office this morning. At noon he quit and joined the strikers, declaring that he would not work with the class of operators which the company had in service.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
As1uegtnR Match Ftzzlss Out.

SYRACUSE, Aug 1.-The soft glove contest between Hisl Stoddard, champion of central New York, and James O'Hara, both of Syra cuse, was a fzzle to-day at Lake View Point Onondaga Lake. Stoddard appeared on the platform promptly. but O'Hara failed to put in an appearance, he backing out squarely. Referee Ryan passed the stakes, $500, over to Stoddard.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15

ing thirty thousand shares of Maine Central railroad stock was held here to-day to pro test against the leasing of the Eastern rail road by the Boston and Maine road as the Eastern owns controlling interest in the Maine Central The vote was 19, ,089 shares in favor to 5,513 against. The majority vote was swelled about fourteen thousand by the vote of the Eastern railroad. The minority were in favor of authorizing the directors of the Maine Central to proceed to take legal measures if necessary to prevent the consum- nation of the proposed lease. Considerable feeling was expressed.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Irt.h Lant.lntion tn Parltament.

LONDON, Aug 1.-The Times editorially deals harshly with the Irish party and says that the situation which Healey and his friends are doing their best to create is be- coming simply intolerable. It says that they will find the country will not pay bIeckmaiI and that their action during last nights debate shows them to be the real enemies of parliamentary gov ernment It believes that popular opinion is moving in the direction of extraordinary measures and when taken they will bo reso- lutely carried out.
 In the House of Commons tonight the Irish registration bill was passed in commit tee and the bankruptcy bill was passed to it's third readinO
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
The Strikers FIrm at Syracuse.

SYRACUSE, Aug 1.-The Syracuse Broth erhood of Photographers instead of losing ground have increased their membership re, gently. The report that one member even A gentleman who has pass on the Western Union wires entered the Rapid office and sent several messages saying that he could not be inconvenienced by the delays on the Western Union wires which he experienced daily.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Nebraska
ATerrthc Rain Storm.

OMAHA, Aug 1.-The most severe rain storm ever known in Central Nebraska struck Grand Island to-day. The National Hotel was shattered by thunder bolt and several guests were prostrated by the electric fluid. A number of barns were struck by lightning and destroyed. The damage to crops will exceed $1OO, 1000.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
AgrarIan outrages In the South.

DUBLIN. Aug. 14.-Agrarian outrages are again reported in the south of Ireland and in the Killarney district there has been unex- pected disquietude. Last night several movements of moonlightsrs were reported and two farmers, John Dronin and Michael Conner, were shot, but it is not thought the wounds will prove fatal, although those of Connor are serious. The police have suc ceeded in arresting two men, both believed to have been identified with the shooting.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Help for the Strikers.

CHICAGO Aug. 14.-The various chapels of the Typographical Union have decided to as
 sess themselves not less than fifteen cents a member per week toward the support of the striking operators. The Herald chapel has voted to make the amount twenty-five cents 8 man.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
THE WEST.
Ohio.
Arhr.ntan.d nrormo. Hiot.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 14.-A Bait Lake, Utah, despatch says that Gen. Charles Grosvenor, of Ohio, was serenaded at hotel there two nights ago by the Sixth regiment band, and he made ringing speech A Mormon mob gathered, called him liar, and tried to boot him down. A riot was threatened, but was prevented by the officers.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
A Solid Front at Richmond.

RICHMOND, Aug 14.-The brotherhood operators here present solid front. Opera tor Rudd, who went to work for the Western Union yesterday, returned o-day to the brotherhood. Funds from the central treas- ury of the brotherhood reached Richmond to day and the strikers were all paid of.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
NEW JERSEY.

Committed to Answer for Murder.
 RAILWAY, Aug. 14.-Lawrence May and George Clayton were to-day committed to the county jail to answer the charge of hav- ing murdered Henry A. Dietz, the examina- ton before Judge Tunison leaving no doubt that they had caused his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Rhode Island.
VilIard's Yacl

VilIard's Yacht at Newport.
 NEWPORT, Aug. H. The steam yacht Yosemite with Henry Willard and family and anumber of Bavarian military and civic dig nitaries, the latter of whom are come to wit ness the completion of the Northern Pacific railroad, arrived in Newport harbor this morning
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
The oswexo str1k,rs Net Auxn.

OswEao, Aug 1.-The report that all the operators here had returned to work is false. majority have returned, but they are pro- nounced inferisr men and were not expected to stand by the brotherhood. The business of the Western Union company is still very much delayed here
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
THE SOUTH.
Texas.
Tho End of a Protracted Spree.

Tho End of . PrOtractsd Spree.
 LAREDO, Aug. 4.-Saturday night "Jef' Miller, of Laredo, who has been on g pro- tracted spree in Monterey, Mexico, mistook 8 private residence for house of ill fame. A policeman rushed in, with lamp in one hand and six shooter in the other but be- fore he had crossed the room Miller fred. The policeman fell mortally wounded, and shooting as he fell, the bail hitting Miller in the leg. The latter then backed up toward the wall, holding out against squad of po- lice armed with sabres, and was about shoot ing again when another American pinioned his arms from behind. The police then wounded Miller with their sabrss, and, it is said, heaped the greatest indignation upon him while bleeding. His leg has since been amputated and he will probably die. He was formerly Texas ranger, and is well known throughout the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
A Reun,on of the Bovntons.

-NEwBURYPoRT, Aug 1.-The Boyntons of the country are holding family reunion here today, about three hundred representa- lives being present. Professor Boynton of West Point presided Professor John F. Boynton of Syracuse, N. Y., made the open ing address and E. M. Boyntop, temporary chairman, followed giving the genealoey from 1O6O He gave history of the family in France and England. A permanent asso- citation and full registration of Boyntons will be the outcome.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
Yellow Fever at Vera Cruz.

WAsHNGToN, Aug. 1.-The surgeon gen. eral of the Marine hospital service to-day re- ceived telegram from Dr. Robert Mamegera announcing his srrival at Vera Cruz and re- porting that yellow fever iS raging in the city and among the vessels in the harbor. He has also received 8 report from Surgeon Bailhache at Fortress Monroe to the effect that there is no sickness there and that the hospital boat Woodworth has been ordered to that place.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
He cnos. the Better Part.

BUFFALO, Aug 14.-Rhodes who was to have made the passage of the Niagara rap ids today in cork swimming suit, failed to appear.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
A workman Attacked by strikers.

BEooKLYN, Aug. 14-John Collins and Patrick Ryan were arrested to-day for as- saulting Stephen Brady, one of the men who took their places as strikers at the Woodruff and Mclean stores.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
ArkaMg&S.
A City nrarsbaI Murd.rea.

HELENA, Aug. H.-Early khis morning six pistol shots were rapidly fired in the street and City Marshal E. M. Mooney was found assas- sinated in front of his ofios. The murderer, who is unknown, has escaped.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
WANTED.

k SITUATION by respectable girl to do general = nou,ework in private family; understands all Gan be seen for two days at
 au15 1t~ 7wJT1TAM STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
MasSaChuRettS.

An IDJunctIon Against the shaws
 BOSTON, Aug. 14.-Judge Colburn of the Su- preme court to-day granted an injunction on a bill of equity brought by John Woodbridge, of Lynn, against Fayetts Shaw and Brothers and F. A. wyman, assignee in insolvency of Shaw and Bros., to restrain the defendants from transferring or assigning notes to the amount of $58, 537 made by Charles H. Ward, payable to his order and indorsed by Mir. Woodbridge for the accommodation of Ward
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
A ABarn Burned In Qutnntptac

A barn belonging to Mir. Frederick Jacobs in Quinnipiac. about three and one-half miles from this city, was discovered to be on fire at about 8 o'clock Monday evening and was destroyed. A house on the premises is un- occupied. The neighbors were unable to conclude whether the fire was the result of lightning or the work of an incendiary.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
AParceI of Dynamite Found.

DUBLIN, Aug. 14.-A parcel supposed to contain g quantity of dynamite has been found concealed near the court house at Clonmel. The discovery has created much alarm, since the explosive is believed to have been laid in store for the purpose of carry ing out threats which have recently been frequently made to kill certain local officials who had attracted the enmity of the Invinci- bIes. The latter undoubtedly intended to blow up the building.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
WANTED

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SS 15OO or $20C0 On hrst-claSs central residence
 QD s1.6OO $2GOO; undivided and quarter inter est subject to life eetats of aged person. Secur- ity ample
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
An E,aet,on Wtth Q Ltrh, vote.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 1.-The msagre re- ports received of the special election to-day indicate that it passed of quietly and . light vote was boiled The election proposed four amendments to the State constitution, the first relating to the sale of pub lie school lands, the second limiting the rate of local taxation, the third providing for the formation of public free school fund, the fourth fixing the terms of the county courts. In consequence of the telegraphic difficulty several days may elspse before the result is definitely known.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-08-15
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DEATHS.

ANDERSON L. In this city, August 18th, Charles J. Anderson. aged 35 years months and B days. CULLEE-In Branford August 18th, Cecelia, twin daughter If Joseph and hanI ah Cullen, aged g weeks.
 OrI5-In Shelton, August 14th, Burroughs H. Otis, of E. U. Otis, sgsd 21 years, II months and II days
 GAR hAN-In this city, August 18th, Mrs. Irene Car nan, wife of Loren CsrLuan, aged 70 years Funeral from her late resd nee, 199 Temple street, Thursday, August 10th, st p. m. Burial at the convenience of the family. THokPE-In this city, August 18th, William B. Thorpe. aged 73 years. Funeral from his late residence, 27 College street. Thursday next at o'clock Burial at convenience Of family.
 PIERPONT In this city, Sunday evening, August 12tb, jas Pierpont, in the 81~t year of his age Funeral at St. Pauls church on Wednesday, August 18th, at D. ID. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. 2t
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NEW ENGLAND.
Maine. 

Protest AEafnst LeastpG s Raflroad.
 AUGUSTA, Aug. I4.--A meeting represent