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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
ALucky thunder For Her.

MIDDLEBoRo, Vt, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Marian Catlin, of Goshen, has lain in jail here since June charged with murdering her husband by poisoning last December. A portion of the deceased's viscera was sent to New York for analysis, but the physician having the matter in charge failed to properly mark the viscera for identification and the analyzing chemist had get so mixed up over it that the State found itself unable to prove that Catlin died from arsenical poisoning claimed. Consequently when the case came up to-day Lieutenant Governor Ornsbee, counsel for the prosecution, created a great sensation by requesting the court to order a nolle pros en- tered which was done.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
TELEGRAPHto 5oTTINes.

The Emperor of Germany has conferred the order of the Prussian crown of the first class upon L. Fong Pao, Chinese Ambassador to Germany.
 Mertha McMahon was held in 5000 for trial yesterday at Springfield, Mass, for his murderous assault with & club on Mrs. Chloe Thayer Monday night.
 It is understood that General Hancock will be guest of the New Hampshire Veterans association at its next annual reunion and that General Hawley will deliver the ora tion.
 F. NJ. Smith, aged twenty-one, fell from the roof of the new St. James church, Worcester, Mass, yesterday morning seventy five feet to the ground, and was instantly killed.
 The Parnellites who questioned the govern< ment during the late session of parliam ent and failed to receive verbal answers from the ministers have been furnished with written replies to their interrogatories.
 Two freight trains col1ided at Burkeville, Va, on the Norfolk and Western railroad yesterday morning. One man was killed and one severely injured. Disregard of ordeIs was the cause of tue accident.
 The petition presented to Manager Tender son by the night telegraphers at the Western Union office in Boston has had the effect of having the order of no pay for extra work to which the employees objected removed from the office bulletin board. Sir John Macdonald arrived at Ottawa yesterday. He was met at the de- pot by all the members of the cabinet and number of other gentlemen. The president of the Liberal Conservative asso- ciation read an address of welcome to which Sir John replied. A line of vehicles followed l the carriage in which the premier was seated 1 to his residence.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
He Walks Through Two Hundred
 Feet Of Gas To Safety.

SHAMoKIN, Pa., Dec 9.-Relays of men worked all night seeking to recover Joel Duseman, Peter Cable, John Fox and Richard Tucket the men buried and burned in the explosion at Henry Clay shaft yesterday. The after-damp was so great that little head way was made until the air currents were, cut off from other parts of the shaft and forced into the scene of disaster. At 7 a. m. the first body, that of Tucket, was brought to his home Cable and Fox were the next recovered. The latter was burned to crisp. Cable was smothered, receiving no burns. Much difficulty was experienced in securing Duseman, sixty-four cars of coal being loaded from over him. He was hor- ribly bruised and burned. Williams, part ner of Tucket, the only survivor, had a won derfu1 escape, walking to safety through nearly two hundred feet of gas in which or dinary constitutions would have succumbed. He says the current was caused by large gas feeder bursting. He and Fox are single men, Duseman had a wife and six children, Tucket a wife and five children, Cable wife and two children. No blame, says this even ing's Times, is attached to the mine authori- ties for the accident
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
DISEASE IN NEW xORR. Diphthefia And Measles Carrying on
 

NEW YORK, Dec. 9-The prevalence of diphtheria has, during the last few weeks, diminished, but the dissass has increased in vvirulenss. Last week the deaths from diphtheria were three to seventy-fiye reported cases. Measles has. been booming steadily for week or two. It is, however, not of very severe type. Last week one hundred and fifty-fve cases were reported and twenty-two deaths. That was just three times the number of the preceding week. Among the new cases reported to-day were four in the founding asylum. The patients were babies from four to eight weeks old. Arrangements for isolating and treating such diseases at the founding asylum are of the very best There were two hundred and ifty-fve deaths in Brooklyn last week. Of contagious diseases diphtheFia carried off fifteen and scarlet fever two.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Yennor,s Poathnmona Almanac,

MONTREAL, Dec. 9.-Before Vennor died he had completed the manuscript of his al manac for 1885, which has just been issued from the press here. In his general forecast, he says we are in ''moist period, :" which will continue for two years, extending over the Northern and Middle States and Canada. The fall of 1884 he predicted would be very open, with a mild, unsettled winter, to follow with great falls of rain and snow. He also predicted an unusually green Christ mas and a mild New Year. As far as East ern Canada is concerned, the forecasts of the dead prophet have been fulfilled almost to the letter The country is destitute of snow, and the rivers are free from ice, with mild, rainy weather
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
THE COINAGE OF SILVER.
No Chance of a Law For its Snspen
 Sfn

No Chance of a Law For Its Suspens
 sion.
 BOSTON, Dec. 9.-A Washington special says: Judge Buckner, of Georgia, chairman of the House Banking committee, says there is no chance for the passage of the bill intro duced yesterday to suspend the coinage of silver. He says, however, there is fair prospect for the passage of the McPherson banking bill at this session: He proposes to allow national banks to issue circulating notes up to the full par value of the bonds deposi- ted. The Dingley bill to invest the lawful money deposited by the national banks to re- deem circulation, which now amounts to about $40, 900, 900 in United States bonds, will pass the Senate he believes and will stand good chance in the House. Refer ring o:this statement Governor Dingley says if the House is in session the 18th MT. Wilkins, of Ohio, will ask that these be made the special order for day to be. de termined upon. He believes 8 majority of the House will favor both bills. but he does not know whether the necessary two-thirds can be secured to suspend the rules and set apart day for consideration.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MEETING.

The New York and New England
 Road-An Attack on MT. CIarIx's
 Recefvershfp-Presid Hart's De-
 fence.
 BOSTON, Dec. 9.-The annual meeting of the New York and New England railroad company was held here to-day. The reports of the president and the receivers were pre- sented MT. Bowles then moved that the directors on one ticket. MT. Dilloway op- posed the motion. He denounced tke pro ceedings which resulted in the appointment of Mir. Clark as receiver, which he charae- terized as the very worst possible selection for the interest of the road, his directoral connection with the New York and New Haven road giving ground for the suspicion that he was.se1ected for purpose other than for the good of the property. He urged that it was important that the stockholders should learn more of this affair before proceeding to ballot.
 President Hart said he very sorry to hear the remarks of Mr. Dilloway impeach- ing the integrity of the court, in whose hands the property was to-day. It was a very unpleasant duty for Judge Shipman to perform, and in an hour from the time it can be shown that the debt of the company can be taken care of he will entertain a motion to dissolve the receivership. As to the in situations of conspiracy to deliver the road over to the New York, ,NewHaven and Hartford company he said that from his knowledge of President Watrous and other officers of that company he was certain that if MT. Clark was man that would lend himself to con spiracy of that sort he would not be allowed to sit in the board of directors of that com TJo Io4 la h11Si or. rangement with the New York and New Haven road was necessary to the final success of that road. MT. Clark, he said was will ing to retire from that directorate if desired by the majority of the stockholders.
 The ballot resulted in the election of the Clark board of directors, the opposition headed by Colonel Jonas H. French being l beaten. French boiled the highest vote ot any man on his ticket, receiving 69,0SO Following are the directors elected with the vote for each: William T. Hart of Boston, | 1O4 ,289; Eustace c. Fitz of Chelsea, 106,0
 Jesse Metcalfe O Providence, 153, ,263; w | F. Sayles of Pawtucket, 153, ,263; Frederick J. Kingsbury of Waterbury, 153, ,263; George M Landers of New Britain S6,63S; George l Haven of New York, 153, ,263; William Seward Webb of New York, 153, ,263 l c. w. Fuld of New York, 100,028; Russell Sage of New York, 1O3, ,288; George M. Rice
 of Worcester, 155, ,263; Robert c. Martin of New York, 153, ,263; Stanton Blake of Bos- | ton, 1O3, ,289; William B. Dinsmore of New 1 York, e6 ,683; A. J. Leith of New York, | 153, ,263; William H. Tower of Boston, ST ,O33 1 The Vanderbilt proxies on eleven thou | sand shares were controlled by President Bliss of the Baltimore 6 Albany and were voted for the receivers ticket. R. c. Martin
 voted on twenty thousand shares for split ticket of his own which included the name oi | MT. French.
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
u.rtford Firms Attached.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 9.-H. Gold schmidt wholesale dry goods and notion dealer, has been attached for $2S,000. His liabilities are about s5O,O 900, assets $75,O00. The attaching creditors are Veiter & Acheles of New York, S1O,000; R. Kohner of New York, SIS, 1000; Hunze, Goetz & Co.,, of Brooklyn, $500. A compromise will be offered.
 A. Gladden., retail clothing dealer, has been attached Liabilities, $25, 900; assets, ESQ., 900. He asked for an extension.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
A Tariff Club To Be For led.

READING, Pa, Dec. 9.-The eastern pig iron association, Henry s. Eckert president, has just issued circulars to every class of manufacturers and prominent men in the United States asking their cooperation in
 the formation of a tariff club The circular says the organization shall be based on the broad foundation of adherence, protection and opposition to trade and it's synonym, tariff for revenue only. A general meeting of the pig iron association has been called for December IT to formulate plan of organiza-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Local weather Record.

Local Weather Record.
 FOR DEC. 9. 1884.
 7:16 11:16 s:16 7:16 11:16
 AM A. PM. PM PM Barometer. e998 2991 2979 29.91 S002 Thermometer. B 42 A 36 45 Humidity....... 69 50 45 79 A Wind, in direction
 and velocity in weather. r....--.- Fair Cloudy Fair Clear Clear ity, 62.7 inches ~ Max. velocity of wind. a6 miles.
 DEC. g, 1ss3 ,.l Mean a bar. ao,17s; mean temp, 4O.t:,~ Max temp, 45,5; min. ta~ -''e<-' ------'N
 -lp., S5s. ..-,- HERMAN, Sergt s. 0. U. s. A. ings' ; r I -,,roe,,o5 to tIerrnoYnetAr read. indicates temperature below zero A dash Fl prefxed to rainfall figures indicates precipitation too small to measure. MINIATURE ALMANAC. DECEMBER 10. SUN RISES, 7:1a Moos. .RIaEs, Hfeg MATER SUN Ssrs, 4:s7i 1I:27 5;os MARRIAGES. EvERETT-MoRRIs- s6, Jacob N Everett. ris, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
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es had been represented by soins of the friends of the bill
 Mr. Horr, of Michigan, argued that iron clad infexible rules for the regulation of railroad tariffs, wherever attempted had re- suited ih failure. The problem was one that only time could solve and Congress should go slow in any legislation that would hamper the railroads. He believed the de- velopmentof the country due more to the combination of capital than to any other cause. MT. Horr opposed the bill with much vigor and obtained an extension of his time for an hour.
 MT Boyle, of Pennsylvania, pointed out an E'unjust discrimination" in the bill in that it did not touch the great New York Central or Pennsylvania roads which were located entirely in one State, while the Erie and the Baltimore and Ohio were made sub ject to it's provisions. He recognized the evils that existed and if a proper remedy could be devised he would support it, but believed either one of the pending bills would result in greater injury than the evils complained of:
 Mir. Weaver, of Nebraska; occupied an hour in support of the Reagan substitute and at 4:45 the House adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
AyoungLady Dies from Grief.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 9.-The report telegraph ed from White Water last night that Miss Nettie Horan, the fifth victim of alleged wholesale poisoning, had made confession that she poisoned her mother, father and two sisters, proves to be greund1ess. Miss Nettie died from dementia, brought on by excessive grief She made no confession. The general belief in White Water is that every member of the family died from natural causes. At least so affirm all the leading physicians. Sensationalists started the poison story.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
A NIHILIsT MANIFESTO.
Sentence OfDeath Pronounced A gainsl
 Public Officials.

Sentence OfDeath Pronounced Against
 Public Officials.
 ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 9.-Notwithstand- ing the numerous arrests recently made by the police of persons suspected of being members of the revolutionary party, the secret press of the Nihi1ists continues to be as active as ever and proclamations, pamphlets and journals appear continuously. The latest manifesto of the Nihiiists which has made it's appear ance in this city passes the death sentence on Count Tolstoi, minister of the interior; Gen eral Mtravoff, the public prosecutor; his as- sistant, the chief of police and the chief of the gendarmerie. It is signed by the execu- tive committed
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
The kelly Murder TrfaI.

PORTLAND, Me, Dec. 9.-In the Kelly murder trial to-day the examination of the physicians who attended the victim Smith was completed. It had special reference to the ''shock' theory of the government and to Smiths mental condition when making his final statement. Dr. Allen testified that in his opinion the medical conduct of the case was correct
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Po1Itictans Going To AIbany.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-A number of Mis- souri politicians, including Governor Crit tenden, Congressman O'Neil; Colonel Albert Todd, Colonel John J. Prince, j. G. Prather of the National committee, John o. Day, Chicago convention, and ex-Governor Joseph Brown, are stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel These gentlemen will leave tomorrow to pay their respects to Governor Cleveland.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
The Methodist Centennial Conference

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-Many ot the delegates to the Methodist centennial conference ar rived in this city to-day by the various rail roads and steamboat lines. This evening the reception of delegates took place in the First NJ. E. church. Bishop Andrews, of Wash ineton, made the welcoming address, which was replied to by the Rev. Dr. McFerrin, of Nashville The conference begins tomorrow 1,nnrninp
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. COLD DAYS FOR qIL,nIlREIN qIILI,IlEIN, LIS Counsel Not Wanted
 At Albany. BAYARD THE CHIEF ADVISER. No Cabinet Selections
 Yet Made. THE COINAGE OF SILVER Not To Re Suspended Just
 Vet.
THE COINAGE OF SILVER
Not To Re Suspended Just
 Yet.
raLDHN,s ADFioE Nor WANTED. CleveIahd Not Kindly Disposed To-
 

ward the Sage.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-A visit of Senator Bayard to Governor Cleveland in Albany last Sunday is topic of discussion among Dem ocrats here, the belief being that MT. Bayard went by invitation, that he might be consult ed about going into the Cabinet. Close friends of MT. Bayard among the Democratic senat- ors say that if Tilden does oppose Bayard's going into the Cabinet, it will not influence the result. They say that Tilden gave very little money to the recent campaign, and did not e8inee great interest in Cleveland's election, and that hence the President-e1ect does not feel very kindly toward Tilden. MT. Bayard's friends insist that he can have the Secretaryship of State if he wants it. It is the prevailing belief amo 2 Democrats, too, that Tilden is trying to put Randall into the Cabinet, but Randall makes no secret of tho fact that he prefers to remain in Congress
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
The sxyo Crofters Get Violent.

LONDON, Dec. 9.-The first instance of a resort to violent methods on the part of the Skye crofters has just been reported. Some officers who were serving writs of ejectment narrowly escaped being crushed by huge boulders rolled on them as they passed a steep hill. They were set upon by party of crofters and fed for their lives
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
DEATHS.

EVERETT-MORRIS- 26 Jacob N. Everett, of New Haven, and Miss Hattie H. Morris. of Nor riS Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
BUY HOUSE.
\ Few Hundred Dollars Will se-

REAL ESTATE AGENCY, SIS CHAPEL STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
The New London Day says: "New

The New London Day says: "New London county has three candidates for rail road commissioner. They are Colonel Will liam H. Hayward, of Colchester, Joseph P: Rockwell of Norwich and M. c. Hill of Mystic Bridge. Colonel Hayward is the present incumbent of the office. MT. Rockwell has had considerable experience in railroad matters on the Pacific coast. MT. Hill is a shipbuilder by trade. and was one of Secretary Wells advisers when the govern ment was engaged in the work of creating a navy in the early days of the rebellion.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
LAID LOW BY FIRE,
A North Carolina Town Almost Wipe,
 Inf

A North Carolina Town Almost Wiped
 Out.
 CHARLOTTE, N. C., Dec. 9.-The town of Po1kton on the Carolina Central railroad was almost destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this morning. The fire was accidental and origi- mated in drug store. Loss $50,000. This is the fifth North Carolina town burned in the last thirty days, the others being Colds boro, Wilson, Toisnet and Warsaw.
 A sGO,OOO EsIaze fin Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9.-The large five story building at 526 North street, occupied by H. P. Heppe, paper box manufacturer, the Scott paper company, limited, and George Miller & Sons, was burned tonight. The total loss is estimated at $60,0OO; fully in S1red
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

P. T. Barnum has presented each of the nurses at the Bridgeport hospital with a handsomely bound copy of his life.
 Thomas Judson, Anson Dart and F. M. Sturges of Stratford left for Jacksonville, Florida, yesterday to remain till spring.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10

TiS Bhelfs11 CannfbaIs Respited.
 LONDON; Dec. S.-oaptain Dudley and the master of the wrecked yacht Mignonette, sentenced to death yesterday for the murder of the boy Parker, have been respited.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Nothing Vet Decided On.

ALBANY, Dec. 9.-The statement that Senator Bayard recently visited Governor Cleveland is true, but it is announced on good authority that nothing has been de cided on by the President-elect regarding his cabinet.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
DulIness In The Piano Trade.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-A notice has been posted on Steinway's piano factory at Astoria that work will be suspended for a time after January l. The general condition of the piano trade is reported to be very unsatisfac- torV
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
TRAIN ROBBERS CAUGHT.

The Leader of the Gang Gives Away
 the Whole flair.
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 9--Joseph Cook, the leader of the gang of outlaws who rob bed passengers on the Pine Bluff train Satur- day night, confessed this morning, implica- ting Clifford, Adolph Parker and Kling as his confederates. The two former are in GUS tody here and King reported captured in Garland county this afternoon. The police have recovered nearly all the property and money the gang got on the train.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
Judpment Aeainst GeneraI Grant,

NEW YORK, Dec. Civilian H. Wander bilt through his attorney filed in the county clerks office to-day judgment recovered by him against General U. s. Grant for $155,- 417.20.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-10
FOR RENT.

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 L, F. COMSTOCK.
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he=A ONE FAMILY HOUSE, 200 Atwater street Easiil House and barn, g Auburn street. Two fam
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TrIplets Twice in Less Than a Year.
 CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 9.-Less than twelve months ago Mrs. Hugh Blair of this county gave birth to three children, all of whom are living and in good health. On Saturday evening the same lady gave birth to two boys and girl, making six children in less than year.
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BOsroN,s NEW MAYOR.
The First IrIshman Ever Elected to the
 Omce.

The First IrIshman Ever Elected to the
 Omce.
 BOSTON, Dec. 9.-The municipal election to-day resulted in the choice of ex-Alderman Hugh O'Brien Dem. last years defeated candidate, over General Martin, the present incumbent and Republican and citizens can didate. The total vote was 51 ,463, of which O'Brien received 27,287, Martin 24, ,176; O'Brien's majority 3, III. In the vote to-day Mayor Martin lost 12115 Fer cent. compared with the vote of last year, which was 27, ,541 and O'Brien gained per cent. over his vote of last year, which was 25,991. The Mayor elect was born in Ireland, but has resided in Boston fifty years. Before he was of age be started the Shipping and Commercial List, which he has edited since. He has served seven terms in the board of aldermen and during his last term was chairman of the board. Mir. O'Brien is the first Irishman ever elected mayor of Boston. The board of aldermen stands six Democrats, five Republi- cans, with one district a tie. The common council stands forty Democrats and thirty two Republicans. General Francis A. Walk CT is elected to the school committee by 8 vote of 51, ,779, receiving a larger vote than the total vote for mayor.