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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
NEW DOMINION.

A Hotel Keepers Death-Suspic1Ons tn at
 His Young and:Pretty Wife had a Hand
 in It,
 TORONTO, Dec. 5.-The little village of Ot- terville has been intensely excited for several days over the sudden and mysterious death of Mr.Van Sickle, proprietor of the Commer- cisl Hotel. He had been in good health and was seen on the street the day before he died. His funeral was hushed by his wife and relatives. The corpse was about to be hurried to London, when the sheriff and cor oner put in an appearance and demanded the privilege of holding an inquest and mak- ing an autopsy. Van Sickle was an old man who had married twice and his second wife is a mere girl and very pretty. Up to within a few days before Van Sickle's death he had working for him Bert Osgood, g good look ing young bartender, whom he dismissed on account of scandal being raised in the vil- lage about the conduct of Osgood and his wife. His wife expressed great anger at Bert's discharge and threatened to leave if he was not re-engaged. At one time Mrs. Van Sickle and Osgood were away for week together. It is thought that the old man was poisoned to get him ont of the way as he died in great agony and showed symptoms of having been poisoned.
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Name.

An nAdventureE's Conquest OT . Girl.
 BANGOR, Dec. 5.-A man calling himself Manning and pretending to be sn-advanee agent of Forepaugh's show appeared here re- gently and procured $35 from the local bank on fraudulent check, also $25o from Blake, Bsrrows $ Brown. The latter suspected the check, however, found the man and compel led him to restore the money and take back the check. He left for Dexter and while there he became acquainted with girl about sixteen years of age by the name of Hattie Hswey. He promised to marry her and when he left the city she went with him. At Dex- ter Manning was registered B. P. Martin and the girl as Nsttie Ridings. Last Saturday the couple were at Detroit and it is supposed went from that place to Lewiston where the police are on tho watch for him.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

A Hotel Keepers Death-Suspic1Ons that
 His Young and.Pretty Wife had a Hand
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
Two vtct1ns of the Bullet.

DAYTON, Dec. 5.-William E. Van Liew, aged twenty one years, was found this morn ing three miles south of this city near the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad with bullet hole in his head. He was con. scious, but unable to speak. Letters were found on his person from E. A. Butler of
 Toledo. A second victim was later found a mile south of the point where Van Liew was discovered. There were no marks or papers on his person whereby he could be identi- fed.
 Time for a Ref0rm-PeeuIIar Methods by Which a Murd erer Was Acquitted.
 OsAGE MISSION, Dec. 5.-At 8 meeting of the best citizens of this place presided over by John A. Woods and with J. V. Pierce. president of the Osage Mission bank, for sec- retary, some pretty forcible resolutions were adopted anent the acquittal of William H. Monssr of the brutal and unprovoksl mur- der of Frank H. Scott in the streets few weeks ago. The resolutions show Monser's guilt of murder in the first degree was clear ly shown; that the citizens regard Monser as murderer and request him to leave town never to return. They further denounce the verdict of the jury as an atrocious outrage upon the administration of justice and declare their belief that it was procured by corrupt means They repudiate the practice of at torneys bringing their wives and daughters into the courts to attest sympathy with mur- derers and the action of ministers of the gospel and attorneys not openly engaged in the case going about the streets to create public sentiment and the action of the sheriff in taking the prisoner to 8 public hotel to play en the piano and sing for the jury during the trial. Mopser has left town.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
Fofty-Eighth Conxress-.-First Session.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec. 5. SENATE-Mr. Pendleton presented peti- tion from the machiniets of Cincinnati pray ing for an amendment to the patent laws.
 Mr. Hoar presented a joint resolution Of the Legislature of Massachusetts against con- vict labor.
 MT. Blair presented joint resolution of the Legislature of New Hampshire against land subsidies to railroads and in favor of postal telegraph system.
 Mir Platt introduced bill providing for the enlargement and improvement of the postofice and other public buildings at New Haven, Conn. It appropriates $2O,0O0 for the purpose.
 Mir. Jones, of Florida, offered 8 preamble and resolution, which was adopted, asking the President to inform the Senate whether in his opinion the ninth article of the treaty of 1919 between the United States and Spain has been fully executed, and if it has not been executed whether the impediments arise from unsettled questions of fact or undster- mined questions of law.
 MT. Morrill, delivered a set speech ia favor of the bi:i relating to the coinage of silver certiicatss and United States notes.
 Mir. Morgan offered resolution, which was adopted, directing the Committee on Military Affairs to enquire into the policy and sxpedi- ency of creating a military academy west of the Mississippi river.
 On motion of Mir. Sherman the Senate went
 
 nominations received to-day, which were mostly recess appointments, were laid upon the table to await the formation of commit tees. At 2:51 p. n. the Senate adjourned.
 HoUsE.-Mr. Belmont, of New York, pre- scented memorial in favor of marine hos pital at New York, representing that the city is justly entitled to permanent institu- ton of that character; that it is an absolute necessity, and asking for an appropriation for that purpose. The memorial is signed by members and the officers of the leading com- meroial associations of the city; referred.
 The chair laid before the House commun- ication from the chief justice of the Supreme court, setting forth the necessity for adeficien- cy appropriation of $20, 600 for continuing the printing of the record of that court.
 In the absence of an Appropriation com mittee the communication was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
 The House then resumed the consideration of the resolution offered by Mir. Tucker, of Virginia, referring the contested election case from the First Virginia district to the Committee on Elections to determine and report at once the prfma facie right to the seat. He argued that Mayo was admitted under the rules of the House, and that the question now was constitutional one that the House should promptly decide.
 Mir. Buckner, of Missouri, moved to refer the resolution to the Committee on Elections. when formed with instructions to report on the legal questions involved; adopted with out division.
 Mir. Jones, of Alabama, announced the death of his predecessor, the Hon. Thomas H. HerndoD, and offered resolution that as mark of respect to his memory the House do now adjourn.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

Hinman'S Real Estate and Loan Agency,
 63 Church Street, OppOS1te POstOdice.
 Money to loan nt per cent. on city rroperty the country Choice residences and lots for sale in all parts of the city. County and rural property Elegant residence in Branford with 20 acres, very cheap, will trade for city property. Sea shore and eumIner resorts Savin Rock property, including the Rock, which is the hnsst location on the Sound for HOGels
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walked the room with it and prayed and wept. He took it to bed with him and kept it with him all night. The whole scene is like terrible dream which one remembers, but can't distinctly connect and which when she tried to think of seems like an awful recollection. She was in full sympathy with him, believing it an eternal call. and gave herself up to it unTeserVsdly.
 Drs. Bacon, Folsom and Denney, all ex- perts on insanity, testified to repeated exam inations Of Freeman and to his insanity when the crime was committed. Chief Jus. tics Morton advised she jury to return ver- dict of not guilty by reason of insanity, which was done. The court thsn ordered the prisoner to be sent to tho Danverg luna tic asylum, there to be confined for the re- mainder Of his natural life.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

Rev. MT. HoughtOn's Horse Borax-His
 Recording Fee at Danbury Ordered
 Paid.
 NEW YoRK, Dec 5.-Much important business was transacted at the National Trotting asso- citation meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to- night. Judge James Grant, of Davenport, occupied the chair and among those present were George NJ Stevens of Chicopee, Mass. !, H. c. McDowell of Lexington, Ky, and M. J. Payne of Kansas City, Mo. The cases ad- judicated upon were those of E. F. Basse, whose horses Echo and Thomas B. had not had dues paid. It was proved that the driv- CT Golf was the party at fanlt and he was suspended and fined. John Love had three cases heard. One was concerning the horse John Love- which was entered at the West Side Park as John l.. Another was the case in which the same horse distanced all competitors and the third was 8 sus- pension. All the cases were de- cided favorably to Love. R. Martin, the driver, vas suspended and fined NJ. H. Houghtop, 8 minister of New Haven, owns horse named Borax, which was talk en by the driver to Danbury and called IT. Allinger In this case the recording fee ha d to be Iaid- The case of the pacer Billy M., whose driver pulled him in Chicago, was G. cidsd by expelling the driver, no penalty be- ing inflicted on either horss or owner Fran k Vanness was fined $1O0 for failure to pay entrance money.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

 Careless Money senders s- Nearly Eight
 Letters.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The report of Third Assistant Postmaster General Hagen is given to the press tonight. All the interesting statistical information excepting that relating to reports of the dead letter office has been outlined in the Presidents message and the Postmaster Generals report. In the dead letter office $7, 7SO was taken from dead let ters and merchandise to the value of $4 800 was also received for which no owners could bs found. During the year 324, 49O misdi- rected letters went to the dead letter office, of which 29 per cent. were delivered without opening through the expertness of the clerks in deciphering blind writing.
 The Health Authorit1es-A Measure to
 Bring About Cooperation in EpIdem-
 ics.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The officers of the national board of health today agreed on the form of a bill which will be submitted for the consideration of Congress to replace the act of 1879, which lapsed by limitation on June 2nd last. The measure which they have agreed upon providsG for the co-opers- ton of State and local boards with the na- t1onal board ln the event Of an epidemic. Members of the national board say the i'm portance of legislation in this direction can. not be overstated. At present the national board cannot cooperate with State and local authorities, and the advent of an infectious disease they argue, would result in confused action by the national and local authorities in the infected regions.
 An Answer From Ex-senator Spencer.
 WARRINGTON, Dec. 5.-The answer of ex- Senator George E. Spencer to the interroga- tories proposed by the special counsel for the government in the Star route cases has been filed. He sets forth at length his movements and whereabouts during the period and at the dates embraced in the government intsrrogs tories. ..He denies trying to evads the courts process, denies having ever registered at 8 hotel under another name than his own, de- nies having letters sent him under cover to another address, denies having gene to Eng land to avoid testifying and finally enphsti- cally denies knowing anything te testify to. He affrms that the abatement that he saw Dorsey pay money to Brady was true. In conclusion he rsiterates his statement that he had pledge from the late President Gar field and ex-Postmaster General James that his connection with the inception of the cases should not be known and furnishes a letter from James, ext chief clerk, John R. Van Wormer, to support 1t.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
A Boys Terrible Fall.

PTTTsBURG, Dec. 5.-This morning boy named Guttendorf, who was doing some work on high scaffold, missed his step and fell to the ground, distance of eighty feet, breaking his neck and causing instant death. He was about seventeen years of age. On the same scaffold was an old man, John Nicely, who also fell to the ground and his in- juries will likely prove fatal.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
Protecrfon for Pan.ionsrs.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 5.-Commissionsr of Pensions Dudley verifes the statement that a large number of pension certificates have been collected by Boston firm and held as security for advances made to pensioners. Duplicate certificates will be made if neces- sary to protect the pensioners. A demand has been made recently for the two hundred certificates held by this Boston firm.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
Other Fires.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 5.-A fire early this morning burned the wholesale drug houss of Psndleton, Thomas $ Go. Loss $50, 900, fully insured.
 HoPKNsvuLE, Ky, Dec. 5. - Fire de- stroyed the hardware store and residence of H. 0. Ballard and six other buildings adja- cent to-day. Loss $25, 900, insurance $1O,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
A Use for Educated 1ndtans,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Secretary Teller has under consideration proposal to appoint the Indian graduates at Carlisle Indian school to subordinate positions as teachers in the new Indian schools in the West. Superintendent Pratt at Carlisle endorses the plan.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
THE OLD WORLD.
Ireland.
The Proposed Int

The Proposed Intercessfon for O'DonneII.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The State depart nnsnt has no information concerning proposed iRteroessions in behalf of O'Donnell. No communication on the subject has been re- ceived at the department from Minister Lowell
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Austria.
Dies For His Brother a nd His L.

Dies For His Brother and His Love.
 VIENNA, Dec. 5,-A frightful tragedy causes the greatest sensation here. Felix von Kuh, 16. son of the railroad director, Ritter von Kuh, and his older brother loved Fraulin Terseh. daughter of the well known banker who died in July last, leaving 15,- GOO, GOO forins. Felix shot himself yesterday with revolver and died immediately.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
THE WEST.
OhiOs
A Mayor Skips Out.

DAYTON, Dec, 5.-Excitement prevails here over the mysterious disappearance of Mayor George D. Maxey. Maxey has been mayor for the past nine years. Last Friday he mortgaged his property and on Saturday left with his family for the South. He is said to be considerably in debt. He was @ deacon in the Baptist chnrch
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
he Rumors of Gresham,s Re,te,

The Rumors of Gresham's ReatGnatioD.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Special correspond ents tonight are teleeraphing to their papers that the Republican members of the Indiana delegation gave credence to reports from Chicago that Postmaster General Gresham was soon to retire from the cabinet to take the United States circuit judgeship now filled by Judge Drummond of Chicago, who it is understood will soon vacate that position.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
Special Messa ges on Various Subjects

Special MeSss geS on Var1Ous SWS1eets
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-It was settled at the executive mansion this afternoon that the proposed Mississippi river improvements, the Hennepin canal project and other public works which were not touched upon in the Presidents message will form subjects of supplemental messages to Congress.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

Mr. Randall desired to state that there was . general understanding that no business would be transacted to morrow. Adjourned at 12:45 D. m
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N.1sonaIA1dso-ah.nIt nIt,,,i.

WAsH1NGToN, Dec. 5.-General Slooum in tends soon to introduce bill in the House to extend national aid and encouragement to the State militia organizations.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
A GhastIY Find,

CoRK, Dec. 5.-The body of farmer with the head smashed in has been found in the highway at Millssreet a small village twenty miles northwest of Cork
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

An EIOPement from Mathematics God
 dard Runs Away and Marries StnGion
 Agent Way of East River.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The police of this city were notified this evening to look out for Miss Genevieve Goddard, of Madison, Conn, who it is stated has eloped with Charles Way, station agent at East River, Conn. Miss Goddard, who is twenty years of age, is the daughter of F. B. Goddard, who is in business in New York. At 10 o'clock tonight it was ascertainsd that the couple had been married by a cIer gym an in B rooklyn and had left for home.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
A CHANGE OF VENUE ORDERED.

LArER-The intensity of feeling aroused in the minds of the people of this county by the Dukes Mutt tragedies was shown today in a remarkable manner. James Mutt was arraigned for trial and out of a panel of 80 only jurors could be secured and they were reluctant. The balance without any hssita- ton said their con. lctions were too firm to be shaken by any ,vid-nce. This afternoon Judge Wilson ordered change of venue. The next time Jim Mutt appears in court, which is thought will be in about two weeks, it will be in AlIeghany county. At the close of the session and after the adjournment of the court Senator Voorhees,, one of the attor neys for Mutt, approached Mrs. Mutt and said: Mrs. Mutt, you may return home and calm your worst fears. We will undoubtedly return your boy to you in a very few weeks ak mosE 11
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NO CHANCE OF VERDICT OF GUILTY.

P1TTsBURa. Dec. 5.-The special cores pondent of the Telegraph at Uniontown tel egraphs this afternoon: From what I can see and hear believe the case is settled, so far as verdict of guilty is concerned. There will be either an acquittal or 8 disagreement of the jury. This is not based upon guess work, but rests upon certain facts which have been accomplished. The only chance of con- victing Mutt, in my judgment, lies in ex- hausting the panel and bringing about 8 change of venue. The case may be tried in Alleghany county in the latter event as Voor- hees favors it."
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. A CHANGE OF VENUE. Young Mutt Sent to Another
 County WHERE A JURY MAY BE FOUND. A Growing Certainty of His
 Acqu1ttal. THE MURDERER AT P0EASSET Not Guilty On Account of
 Insanity.
PENNSYLVANIA.

YOang Nuts Trial Begun-A Plea of Not Guilty Entersd-The Work of Getting Jury Proceeding Slowly and With Difficulty.
 UN1oNrowN, Dec. 5.-At o'clock this
 morning the Mutt trial began in the Criminal
 court before Judge Wilson, Judge-elect h.
 gram sitting on the bench with him through
 the courtesy of the court. Senator Voorhees, arrived from ConnellsviIle this morning, and came into court accompanied by Marshal Swartzwelder and Major Brown of Pittsburg, representing the defense. Messrs. Boyle and
 Patterson, prosecuting attorneys, remained seated at the counsel table a few minutes, and then Senator Voorhees was presented to the court, who received him kindly, and on motion of Mir. Playford he and Major Brown were admitted to the bar. 'tHow about the case of James Mutt? Are you ready?" asked the court and when both sides replied that they were prepared James Mutt himself stood up and said he was not guilty of murder. Mrs Mutt, dressed in the deepest mourning, sat with her son at the extreme end of the counsel table, James being at her right hand and her brother, James Wells, at her left. James Mutt sat in his chair@s as cool
 and calm as the judge. His face was
 pale and clean-shaven. His plea of not
 guilty was made in 8 low but firm tone of voice. panel of eighty jurors was called,
 nearly all of whom answered, and the work
 of selecting jury began. The prothonotary informed the prisoner that he had the right
 to psremptorily object to twenty-f jurors
 and as many more as he chose for cause.
 Until the twenty first name was called, that
 of William A. McDowell objection was made
 to every man. No objection was made to
 McDowsll, however, and he was the first
 juror selected. The principal part in the
 trial is taken by MT. Playford for
 the defense and Mir. Patterson for
 the prosecution. The number of news
 paper men present was remarkable,
 nearly every prominent paper in the State
 having 8 special correspondent engaged in re-
 porting the case. Except the prisoners moth-
 CT, Mrs Mutt, not woman was in the court room. Young Mutt maintained an unmoved expression as the selection of the jury slowly proceeded, but Mrs. Mutt never removed her ey es from each man as he was being ques- tioned. The examination for jurymen was continued as rapidly as possible and shortly
 before noon fifty men had been called without 6 single juror having been accepted; save NcDoweIl. The court then took a re- cess.
 Senator Voorhees, said in conversation to- day thst he felt sure the present panels of iurors would be exhausted and thought the whole county would not afford twelve men who could enter the box. He is very conf dent of acquittal-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
FOR RENT, THnT E LIOnIE Ma Rnn OF

asAa WHOLE HOUSE, No. 800 Chapel street, $8O sS per month 137 Henry street, lst floor, hot and kEN cold water, gas furnace, etc., SIS per month 1; 02 St. John street, first floor, rooms, $25 per menth 29 Auburn street, 1st floor and barn. s12 per month WhAlley avenue second floor and small barn, S8 per month part of house on Grand street. near Ferry street, with barn, SIS per month; 196 Clinton avenue, first floor, SIC; second floor, $8 Four rents Winchester Armory. Also houses sale in all parts of city and on easy terms.
 A. M. HOLMES, ap7 69 Church Street, Room 8.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06
FIRE RECORD.
Mills Ablazs at Tippec ano

TBoY, O., Dec. 5.-This morning word was received that Tippecanoe, fourishing little city seven miles south of here, was burning and beyond the control of the fire depart ment. The apparatus of this town was sent to assist and the fire was confined to Rhodom- melrs mills. Hsrr's mill, just north of the fax mil, vas badly charred. Loss on the mill &S5, 600, fully covered by insurance.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-06

The hackneyed phrases of ''selling at cost" "the manufacturers price for everything" and many other obsolete devices and cheap clothing tricks are no longer tolerated by firms who are keen enough to drop them Several years ago, when this country was in condition bordering on poverty, so to speak, the catchy announcements were read and be- lieved by nine-tenths of the people, when in reality the statements contained about twen- ty per cent. of truth and eighty per cent. of exaggeration. At the present time we are glad to say that only one tenth of the people are led to believe that the so-called great re- ductlons of thirty to forty per cent. are gen. uine. Like charity, we will admit that dealers who indulge in this style of advertising have made truthful statements. Their customers who bought goods previous to the time of l reduction must have paid thirty to forty per cent profit, and perhaps little more, not deducted, to help pay large rent or incident al expenses It must be borne in mind that expenses govern prices, especially in this city, where competition is quite strong, and the volume of trade limited to it's own precincts, including 8 few country towns. Therefore we believe that all thinking people will read | fly perceive that Oak Hall Is clothing store of the happy medium order, and the manage ment is proud in being able to truthfully an nounce that the business up to the present time has been exceptionally fine, which is
 partially due to the fact, that expenses gov
 ern prices, and both are low in