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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
The Attack Clergyman-A Deep Lnit
 Scheme to BlackIasii.

The Attack on Clergyman--A Deep Laid
 Scheme to Black1asii.
 NEW YORK, Dec 9.-The World publishes long story purporting to give the true in- wardness of the murderous attack on Rev. John o. Bache last Thursday night. It says the garroting and robbery were parts of 8 deep laid blackmsiling plot of which the Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, jr., and prominent socie- ty lady were meant to be the victims. Mir. Tyng recently resigned the rectorship of Holy Trinity church and went to Paris as the agent of a life insurance company, while his wife went to the home of her father in-law, Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, ST., at Irvington on the Hudson where she still resides. It was given out that Mir. Tyng had accepted the Parisian agency because he thought busi- ness life would be more profitable. It has since been frequently intimated but never before published that he retired from the ministry and the country and is soarated from his wife to avoid the exposure of scandal involving the name of 8 wealthy and beautiful widow. The Rev. Mir. BRohe has been for years the closest friend of Mr. Tyng, and it is now stated that the former had been made the custodian of certain coD- promising letters. Last September MT. Bachs's office was robbed and these letters are said to have been stolen. Since then, according to the World, he has been pur- sued by blackmsilers, and as trap to catch the rasoals he promised to bring $2,00o last Thursday evening to 8 certain street corner where the letters were to be surrendered to him. Tho theory now is that he became the victim of his own trap and was robbed and nearly murdered. MT. Bache is still con- fined te his bed and will not be able to re- sume his pulpit duties for several weeks. No arrests have yet been made and the police are very reticent.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
NEW ENGLAND.
Rhode Island.

Murdered for Twenty-Five Dollars.
 PROVIDENCE, Dec. 9.-A horrible murde occurred here Saturday night. Frank J. Parmenter, aged sixty-fve, coal and wood dealer in 8 small way, was found dead in his barn on Bassett street at midnight with his head crushed by club. James Martin, an employe of Mir. Parmenter, one brother who was found under a bed in Martins house and colored man who was discharged by Parmenter last week are under arrest. Rob bery was the probable motive. The robbers secured not more than $25.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
The Flight of q Merchant.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-The mystery surround ing the disappearance of s. G. Wilcox, whose machinery warerooms at 24 South Canal street were closed yesterday, is still unsolved. He left Chicago between two and three weeks ago, leaving his business in charge of Clark A. Davis, to return in ten days or two weeks. He left no money with his wife, 8 most estima, ble lady, and money was furnished her by g sympathizing friend to take her to her friends. Several firms to whom Wilcox is in- debted have taken steps to recover the amounts due. Early in November MT. Will COX borrowed 2,ooo, representing that he intended to take trip to Ohio to buy some machinery. He represented that the stock on which he would give the mortgage was
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
Italy.
Pr1nce Freder1ck,s Visit to Rome.

Prince Frederick's Visit to Rome
 ROME, Dec. 9.-L'Osservstore Romano, speaking of--the proposed visit of the Grown Prince Frederick William to Rome, says that he will be received at the Vatican with the consideration and courtesy due to distin- guished visitor from friendly country with out regard to any interpretation which may be put upon the incident by France. The article. which has semi official appearance concludes by saying that if the Papal govern ment has nothing to hope for it has certainly nothing to fear from the French republic.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
Missouri.
A Girl Made Insane by DruRs.

A Girl Made Insane by Drugs.
 INDEPENDENCE, Dec. 9.-On Monday morn ing Lucy Wilson, the beautiful and accom- plished young daughter of Henry Wilson, 8 prominent citizen of this place, showed symptoms of insanity, since which time she has grown constantly worse and the physi- cians are of the belief that the girl is incura- ble. There are several things connected with the sad affair which indicate that Miss Will son was drugged. The father of the girl stated that the matter should not rest until the case was solved. The physicians refuse to make any statement. Meanwhile develop ments are anxiously awaited.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

 A SITUATION by 8 competent girl to cook, wa A and iron, won Id do chamberWork and was ing. Call for two days a+ de1o It. Ill FRANKLIN STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
A Rolling nzIiI Rurned pawn.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 9.-At an early hour this morning fire originated in the pump room of the Union rolling mill in the su. burb of Newburg. Several engines respond ed to the alarm, but owing to 8 scarcity of water the flames gained rapid headway and the entire building was soon a mass of flames The destruction of the mill was to- tai and the loss will be $150,oOo. About 125 men are thrown out of work.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
lOM9.
Only Detecfive Hurt.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Dec. 9.-Three coaches, two baggage cars and two sleepers of the east bound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train were thrown from the track by broken rail two miles east of Stanwood Saturday night. Of 150 passengers on the train only few were injured and only one seriously, that being detective named Healy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

Rolling mills were burned this morning. The loss reached $2oO, ,ooo, insurance $1oO, 900. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin and a tramp peddler named Fraak Ward has been arrested on suspicion.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
Logan stu1 ouDosea to Porter

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 9.-Since the bill for the relief of Fitz John Porter was introduced in the Senate rumors have been current that General Logan would not oppose it as he did last session. General Logan told a reporter tonight that there is no truth in this story. He holds the same opinion as he did and will again do his utmost to prevent the passage of the bill.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
The Lady Ball Plavers Stranded.

The Lady Ball Players Stranded.
 CHi5Loc, Dec. 9.-Twelve of the eighteen beautiful young ladies, tte pride of Philsdel- phia families, who several months ag5 re- luctantly consented to make tour of the West in the base ball contests. succeeded in releasing enough of their wardrobe from St. Louis and Peoria boarding houses to make the journey to Chicago. Yesterday afternoon they were stow ed into g huge band wagon and assisted by g fife and drum and printed sheets of muslin in announcing that they would play an exciting game of base ball at Battery D's armory later in the evening About three hundred young men attended. The regulation game requires nine persons on side, but last evening six sufficed and there were just half dozen too many at that The six on one side were attired in red and the others wore blue. The game lasted until after 10 o'clock and also until the few spectators who. remained were willing to declare all bets of and so home. The bright electric light served to render the ball almost unobservable, and the awkward antics of the girls became painfully ridicu- lous. They know about much about the game as the average girl. They hope to suc- oeed in collecting enough money while here to get back to Philadelphia, but the chances are largely against them.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
DEATHS.

LEWts-Ih New Haven. Dec. 7th, Agnes wilhelmina, youngest daughter of the late Bircsey Lewis of Long Hill, Trumbul1. Conn. Funeral services at 29 College street. Monday 10th I0:S0 2. n. tnterment at Trumbull, Lorg Hill Ct :. DOWNES-In this city, Dec. 9th, Of convaIsions, Aenes M, sged 20 months, youngest daughter of Catherine M. and the late Edward DoWnes Funeral from residence, 103 Howe street, Monday ternoon at o'clock. Friends and relatives of the family invited to attend. Register and Union copy DoWNEs- In this city, Sunday, Dec. 9th, George II. Downes aged 49 years and Il months. Notice of funeral hereafter. RATHBUN-1n South A1iboy, New Jersey, John E. RathEun.
 Funeral services at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven Tuesday, Dec. 11th, st 9:30 g.. nn 2ts
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

worth about $5,OOO, so MT. Owen, the loan CT, let him have $2, ,O0o after satisfying him. self that MT. Wilcox's credit was of the best. As soon as the mortgage was given Wilcox gave another mortgage of $572 to one Seth T. Creas; who at once assigned it to Mrs. Wilco1. Strenuous efforts to locate this MT. Creas have been made, but no one has the slightest knowledge of him. Although the stock was gsnresented to be worth $5,ooo, an expert in machinery says 1t will not be worth more than St, 500.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
THE SOUTH.
Georgia.

Killed While Striking a Dog.
 SAVANNAH, Dec. 9.-FRther Daniel Hef0rt, sn ex-priess at the Benedictine Monastery .on skidaway Island. near this city, died yssser- day morning from gunshot wound acciden- tally inflicted by himself while endsavsring to hit dog with the butt of gun.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

Randall's Thanks to His Supporters.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Randall has written an autograph letter to each of the representatives who voted for him in the caucus for Speaker personally thanking them for their support.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The ease of James Mutt, for the killing of N. L. Dukes, which was changed from Fay cite to Allegheny county, has besn set down for trial on the first Monday in January.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
PENNSYLVANIA.
Mrs. Lanstry,s Car Stoned.

PITTsBURa, Dec. 9.-A dispatch from Con- nellsville under date of Dec. 8 says: "Roughs stoned Mrs. LanRtry's car as it passed through this place this evening. No person was in- juredn
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERs. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. The Struggle for the Senate
 Offices. MARY ANDERSON IN LONDON, A Great Success Scored as
 Ga1atea. O'DOkNELL READY TO DIE. No Hopes Left For His
 Escape.
MARY ANDERSON IN LONDON,
A Great Success Scored as
 Gaiatea.
O'DONNELL READY TO DIE.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Contest Over the Senate Offices.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-General E. W. Whitaker, of Connecticut, who was candi- date for Sergeant-at-Arm of the Senate, has sent letter to the Republican Senators withdrawing his name from the canvass in favor of Mir. W. F. Canaday, of North Cara ina, member of the Republican National committee. General Whitaker seys he is fully Convinced that it would be for the best interests of the Republican party that the appointment be given to the South. It is said that Senator Jones, of Nevada, will be here on Monday. Senator Anthony arrived this afternoon, leaving Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, as the only ab- sentee on the Republican side. Those in favor of possessing the Senate offices now filled by Democrats say that aext week another caucus will be held to determ- inc the nominations to be made, and if any two or three Senators oppose the programme then majority will insist on it's being carried out and to put the responsibility for not vot- ing for the regular nominees publicly on those who msy absent themselves from the session of the Senate when a vote is taken. The ticket still stands: George c. Gorham for Secretary, Charles W. Johnson for Clerk, James B. Young for Executive Clerk and W. P. Canaday and George W. Hooker for Ser geant-at-Arms.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
The Make Up of the Senate Committees

The Make Up of the Senate Committees.
 WASHINGTON, Dee. 9.-The Senate caucus committees of both parties were in session yesterday, and have finished their work of recastipg the membership of Senate commit tees. After adjournment the chairman of the two committees held a brief conference, at which it was decided to lay the result of the labors of the committees before their re- spective csucuses, to be called at half-past ten on Monday morning. If the work is ap proved by the caucuses the Senate commit tees will be formally named by the Senate on Monday.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

market can produce.
 Look at Our List of Prices.
 An elegant Aluminium Gold Watch which will keep its color, $4.
 fine Nickel stem winding and setting Watch, s4. cases patent lever jewelled movements s7 and Ss An extra heavy Coin Silver Hunting Case Watch, full ruby jeweled, $1O.
 3 oz. Coin Silver Hunting Case Waltham Watch, S1O.
 8 OF Coin Silver Hunting Case ElRin Watch, s10. Extra heavy open face, fiat crystal, Coin Silver Railroad Watches, SIP to SI5.
 The latest novelties in Crystal Chatelaine Watches real beauties, SIP.
 A large line of Chatelaine Watches, from S5 to $9 Ladies' Solid Gold Watches, $l0.
 Ladies' Solid Gold Watches, handsomely chased and engraved, SIP to $15.
 Ladies' Solid Gold extra heavy cssed Watches, fine ruby jewelled movements, stem winder and setter, from $40 upwards. - Gents Watches in Solid Gold Gases, at SEQ, s25, $50 and upwards.
 August saltznnan's celebrated fine IS kr. Gold Watches at reduced prices.
 Chronographs, Repeaters, Quarter Seconds and other complicated Watches in Gold and Silver Gases in large varieties.
 Cur stock of Diamonds is simply immense, all Rin9s Pins, Studs, etc., comprising galaxy Of sparkling gems.
 We have more than 1000 different styles of Gold Finger Rings stock, and show the largest line Gold Silver and plated Jewelry in the city all at prices to suit the closest buyer.
 Iemaires Opera Glasses in Pearl, Kid and Morocco, any one which will make beautiful and accepta- ble Christmas Present.
 Our store is open every day except Sunday until
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
Entertainments.

HEADINGS.
 4 N entertainment will be given at the Davenport "A Church Monday evening, Dec. 10th, at o'clock. Readings by Miss Nellie Jackson, inter spersed with vocal and instrumental music. Tick cts 2S cents, obtained st the door
 Miss Jackson is s fine elocutionist That Ehe is equally good the pathetic End humorous shown by her rendering of The Clocks Story and the Naughty Girls Views of Life "-Fttchburg Sentinel. ''Ailss Nellie Jackson showed her exquisite voice to perfection in the piece descriptive of Spencer Sun." de1o It.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

To Whom It M " Concern. RY OTICE is hereby given that the tin and stove " business recently conducted at 70. 4S0 State street, under the firm name and styls of Evan Evans, Agent. iB in of liquidation, and hereby forbid any psrEoU persons selling trIJet ing said firm my account and after ths date shall Lot be rea pon slble for such indebtedness
 All persons having claims against the said firm requested to present the same for payment.
 MAURICE F. LINQUIST. Dated New Haven, Dec. 1st, 1883. de7 St
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
AumO xtO 8oun1s.
BOARD AND ROOMS
NOTICE,
TIRE NEW TREATMENT

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 E permanent. No drugs poisons are used. The patient begins to feel better from the hrzt day. Thousar ds have been cured after all other rem ees had failed. It is agreeable safe and cures in almost every case. Patients delighted with it. Both chronic aud acute diseases yield to it. Try it and you will be pleased with the result DR. S. G. TODD IA Olive street. Off @ hours to and to
 8 p. m, except Sundays. des St
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CHRISTNIAs. 1ss3,

CHRISTMAS, 1SS3! Ladies about purchasing for husband. son. father or brother present that will be continual joy asd delight should buy the 's E.iShFmle Patent Shirt, 5, The beEt httibg and most comfortable shirt in the world. Furnished either unfinished, finished or laupdried. Only to be had in this city of
 T F. merNVAD, sole Agent fOE New Haven SGaE.~ lEt Reside noel, Ne. aG College Street Mail orders receive pror,pt attention. de8
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
AsaoO.oOo Blaze.

ERIE, Pa, Dec. 9.-The Mount Hickory
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10
EDWARD ENGEL, Al and 443 STATE STREET.
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For Stove Dealers and Others. NNRADE SALE of Timers and Plumbers Stock on \ Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the store Of Evan Evans, agent, 430 State street.
 deS 2t ". s. SANFORD, Auctioneer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

The Jewellers all over this city are GrumbItng about dull times and small sales, What is the reason thata
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-10

EOES RENE,
 g5H4fg WHOLE HOUSE, No. 500 Chapel street, $50 Ms3 per month 137 Henry street, 1g5 noor, hot and AEyE cold water, gas, fnrnsce etc., SIS per month 02 St. John street, 6rst floor, rooms, $25 per nenth % Auburn street, 1st floor and barn, SIP per month; x haley avenue, second floor and small barn, S8 per month part of house Grand street, near Ferry street, with barn, s16 per month 190 Clinton aveEre, first floor, $10; second floor, S. Four rents Winchester ArLnory. AlEo houses sale tn Ell parts Of city ard easy terms.
 A. NJ. HOLMES, sp7 6 Church street, Room 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-21
Christmas MISCELLANY.
The ChrIst.ChiIh.

What time in strife and pain and woe the world had
Travelled long,
There thrilled Judean skies strain Of lofty
song,
And famed glory on the night, and kings from re-
gions far
Came with the paueut pilgrim stan where led the
Bethlehem star.
That star above the manger Stood where slept on
mothers breast
The fair ohrstcbid, the wondrous Babe the hope Of
East and West;
And cherubm and seraphim uplifted chorpls sweet,
While simple folk aud sages grand bent lowly at His
feet.
Since then how matchess DER tho earth hath been the
Ohrst-Child's reigul
The dove upon His shoulder borne hath never gather
ed stain;
sh peace aud love and kindness His penuon bears
In every land, DER every sea- around the rolling world
The music Of the Christ-Chnds lips, where Roman
Dissolved the magic of the false, cnshrlued on high
the true,
And through tho medi@yal gloom the Christ.Chnd's
Made light for many lonely heart in manya cloister-
ed nook
And still the song the angels sang is ringing down the
years,
And listening forget their pain, their weariness,
their tears.
The little Child upholds the globe; its radiant life
And breaks in bloom and fragrance at the caspng of
His hands.
Now, merry Christmas eyerywherel because the Child
Divine,
Who loves the least and saves the lost this Child is
yours aud mine.
And shame migrate hearts to-day that thrill not at
which means goodwill to all mankind, and right in
stead Of wrong! -Harper's Weekig
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-21
The Old EprIl.h sGulre.

On Christmas Day he threw open his house
to tenants and to nsighboTs. As they entered
the hall they were greeted, no matter if at
daybreak, by a bouncing Christmas log which
gave solidity to the glowing fire made of roots
of trees and great sticks of wood. A foaming
tankard Of beer waited their pleasure, and
stronger drink, in which foated toast, nutmeg
and sagar, was pressed on them by servants,
Huge hitches of bacon hung from the cell
ing of the great hall stags' horns protruded
from the walls and everywhere the holly,
ivy, bay, laurel and mistletoe said
IA merry Christmas to you, gentlemen"
In the corner by the huge fire place sat the
squire, in large wooden two-armed chair,
with a cushion. Above his head over the
mantel- piece, hung his guns and fishing rods
and the broadswords and daggers which his
ancestors once used. Here he welcomed his
guests with hearty greeting endorsed by an
old-time hospitality.
Servants fitted in and out, and the spits,
loaded with sirloins of beef, turkeys, geese,
capons, were turned by turnspits-boys who
by the time all was roasted would be black
and greasy
The hackia, as the plum pudding was then
called, had been boiled so as to be done by
daybreak. If it were not, the maid tried hard
to conceal the fact from the young men. If
they found it out, two of them took her by
the arms and ran her around the market-place,
till she was ashamed of her laziness.
The day the profuse hospitality the sharp
appetites and capacious stomaehs; the press
ing attentions of the squire and his servants,
made all eat heartily. The host aided diges'
tion by telling his funniest stories and crack
ing his funniest jokes. Whether good or bad
fresh or stale, no matter-the guests knew
their duty. All laughed where they should
and exclaimed "Ohl" and "Ahl" in the prop
or places. 1t would have been but shabby
return for the generous hospitality, had the
| guests not shown themselves responsive Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-21
aunint Chri.,mn, Cn,,nm..

Ia the north of Germany and on the Rhine
1t is ST. Nicholas on his donkey, accompan-
led by his servant Ruprecht, who makes his
rounds on Christmas eve. The little ones
expect the mysterious visitor to fill the dishes
which they place on the window sills, or the
shoes and stockings which they thrust up the
chimney with his gifts. They 20 to bed
with the firm determination not to fall asleep
and miss hearing the donkey's bray which is
to announce the arrival of the bountiful pair.
However, they are not allowed to leave their
beds until early dawn, when general scram.
BILE takes place With shouts Of delight or
sobs Of disappointment the various recepta-
cles for the expected presents are examined
and the several papers undone in which the
gifts are tied up to prolong the suspense.
Some reveal the coveted sweets, the long de-
sired picture book, the prayed-for fairy doll
others contain palpable hints of the parents
displeasure in the shape of birch rod a
written reprimand, etc, or are empty alto
gether. The lucky recipients are congratu-
lated those under cloud are laughed at,
and harmless fun reigns supreme throughout
the house.
In similar way st. Nicholas Day is cele-
brated in France on the 9th of December
and in Lorraine the role Of Ruprecht is play
ed by Pere Fouettard, preceding St. Hicho-
las, who is seated on the inevitable donkey,
in his official robe, with the mitre, cross and
long beard. In the south of Germany ST.
Nicholas appears in person on Christmas Eve
or sends his bearded servant, Ruprecht,
wrapped in furs or blankets-the more ogre
like the better-with birch rod in his hand
and well filed bag or basket on his back.
Before distributing his gifts, which consist of
apples, walnuts, oranges, penny dolls and
similar trihes he examines the children about
their behavior since last Christmas, reward
ing the good ones and expressing his dis
pleasure by the character of his presents
bits of wood, stones or raw potatoes-to the
naughty ones. Ruprecht is appealed to by
the parents many weeks previous to Christ
mas for keeping in order the youngest mem
bers of the family.
In Alsace the Christmas messenger appears
as Lady Bountiful, clad in white, her face
powdered with flour. On her long auburn
hair, made of tow she wears crown of gold
paper surrounded with lighted wax tapers,
holding in one hand a silver bell and in the
other a basket filled with presents. She, too,
is supposed to arrive on q donkey, and is ac-
compsnied by Hans Trapp, the indispensable
bugbear, wrapped in bear skins, the black
ened face hidden under a slouch hat and in
his hand birch rod. Anxious to conciliate
even the donkey, the children place bundle
of hay behind the door for its sccommoda-
tion and glass illed with wine as welcome
for the lady and her attendant, singing a
quaint old German hymn. The proceedings
of Hans Trapp are about the same as those
OF Knecht Ruprecht; but the Lady Bount-
full intercedes for the naughty children on
their promise of amendment and places her
gifts under the Christmas tree.