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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-08
Coat I3reaIxer TsuJnatI.

SCRANTON Pa, Sept THE Florence Coal
breaker, at Pleasant Valley. nine miles from
Mhis city, was destroyed by Ere to-day Loss
$40, ,00O sas4a ~,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-08
Beating the French at Langson.

Extract from Private Letter.
I have now details that have received from
several aficers who took part in the fight. The
column sent to Langson was conducting con
voy Of forty-ive days rations. At the passage
of the river Captain Lecomte typographical
officer sent reconnaissance with an infantry
company. After having crossed the stream un-
suspicious of danger, he found himself face to
face with the Chinese, who received him with a
murderous musketry fire. He drove back the
enemy and gave time for the column to pass the
river. The Chinese sent flag of truce from
their general stating that they wanted five days
to evacuate the country and Langson. Colonel
Dugenne answered that, though in spite of the
treaty with France, they had attacked the French
troops, he Lad orders to go.to Langson and he
would 90. He advised them to retire before
his troops. His advice was accepted.
The column set forward in the midst Of
rocks shrubs and bushes. Hardly had the
troops entered the pass when from every direc-
ton fire flashed forth on the devoted fellows.
The Chinese who were hidden fired volley after
volley from every side Seven officers were
killed and wounded More than one hundred
men fell.
French were obliged to retreat. abandoning
everything with the exception of their ammuni-
tion and medical stores. The dead were left in
possession of the enemy; but the wounded,
through the heroic action of Captain Laperrine
and his African chasseurs, were borne off safely.
At last the French got out of the pass. and re-
tired to q small elevation, where defensive
works were thrown up. All night long a fire like
hail fell upon them, killing and wounding many.
Next day the troops fought all day long, the
Chinese barring the road to the river Acompa-
nv of the African battalion made the passage,
and the troops were able to pass. Help arrived.
Companies of trailleurs left Bac- ninh and re-,
opened the combat Tho tirailleurs captured In
a havonet charge the fortifioationq ercefnd hv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-08
The impression CON
publication is that the

bers of the royal family. The impression con-
veyed by the sensational publication is that the
dynamiters have been unusually active in sAcrAt
for some time past; that they have -
in collecting in England vast amou =:
plosives; that the near future will wi 9
most violent outbreak of dynamite = II
which has ever yet occurred in Great
and that the conspirators will dir
principal attacks straight against thu -
itself. The statement of the Times
tracted universal attention, but pro e q
alarm. The correspondent repaired to zvz
Yard for the purpose of learning from 90 g
sources of information what foundatid " q
was for the Thunderer's story The of11ciaI IN
charge laughed at the publication. He said:
''The story deserves no attention at all unless
to be ridiculed. 1t is true that we maintain
very close system of inspection over all vessels
arriving in England from foreign ports This
surveillance has been so complete that we be
lieve it has for long time made the smuggling
Of dynamite practically impossible There has
been no occasion recently to extend or improve
the watch, nor has anything arisen to warrant
fears that any member of the royal family is
now in any special danger of dynamite attacks.
OF course. all the vigilance in the world can not
render dynamite outrages absolutely impossible,
and such outrages are possible at any moment.
But it is not true that the authorities have had
any reason for extraordinary precautions lately,
and at present no such measures are in force,
nor are any contemplated no reason that we
know Of existing therefor"
Little Rock ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1884, 1884-08-02
Mrs. Langtry and the Magnetic Girl.
Times Democrat.)


New York, July 12.-Lula Hurst, the Geor-
gia wonder gave an exhibition to the Madison
Square Theatrical Company this afternoon,
and after that at Mrs Langtry's request gave
her private exhibition. Mrs. Langtry was
gracious and stately to the Georgia girl. "Will
you give me a mild test Of your power?" she
said sweetly eyes" said Lula's managers,
the greatest we know Of "
Mrs. Langty held chair with its back
against her chest 81 am very strong you
will find, " she said. The "wonder" put her
hands over Mrs Langtrys S, touching the chair
with the tips other fingers. The women look
ed into each others eyes for an instant, and
then their was rush. Mrs Langtry was
forced backward, and before she had time to
cry out, she fell against the baiHstrade in the
kitchen scene in May Blossom" The ball.
ustrade broke and Mrs Langtry fell to the
floor. She was quickly on her feet again,
and said she was quite satisfied Meeting a
friend ON the theatre exit, she exhibited her
torn dress, ripped across the back and on the
sleeve, GIVE been with that girl Just two
seconds, " she said, laughing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
HAyAy4s MAJOR ON TAXATION IN CUBA

Senior Pedro Llorente, Mayor of Havana, is In
the city, accompanied by his son. who has become Dlnd
from cataract lie has six months leave OF absence
He is rather under average height, with gray hair and
whiskers speaks English with such uency that 1t is only
when the Spanish idom is ransgessed that he puzzled
or confused To TRIBUNE reporter yesterday he sad'
see now mucn decline in the amount OF shipping from
Havana compared with five six years ago III IS IN
consequence of the heavy taxation on DORIS especially
sugar fruits the producers being able 10 get NIUE
for their goods and compelled to employ less LABOR
and cultivate less land. Business In Havana is poor ana
serious economic questions rising. The tobacco
growers are in the best condition. for their taxes not
SO heavy and their produce Is greatly demand Taxes
are TOO high and every form OF business Will surer un
we have relief" . ~
whence DO you expect rehetF ,,--.-
From spain. Cuba has sent about twenty delegates
10 the COres al Madrid the last six seven years
Havana sending eight Of tbem who, according 10 their
party proclivtes, Conservative or LIBERAL VIII repre-
sent the oppression IN Cuba and press Tor rele Inc
Spanish Government will do the best II can for u.s.
a. How about the revolutionary feeling IT,
1.-THE Cubans desire peace There desire for nght-
looks only legal measures 10 renew trade and com
merce' -,
"what effect has the attempt Of Aguero had on the
Al! well. 1t amounts 20 nothing. He has now no
following Nearly all OF the that he brought 70 CUBA
have slain imprisoned and he Is now near Clenaeo
in bid condition The reports In this country represent
him IN the height of success, but that ia grand
mistake. The accounts from Cuba are much exaggeT-
aed aad must taken with caution, coming as they 90
principally from Key West"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
AN OLD HOUSE TUMBLES DOWM
ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS NARROWLY ESCAPES



DEATH.
Fifty persons stood opposite the old four story oiich
honse No 6s Grand-st., at 21O p. m yesterday anu
saw IL tumble down. The inmates had peen o'N'"
into the street by the police, as Examiner hcorah VI
the Buildings Bureau, had warned tho agent anu Occur
rapts at 10 A. M that il was likely to fall at any mo
mont The AGENT John Ranch, of No. Walker-st,
had tried to get the people out OF the house peiore
noon but number of them persisted in trying TO move
out their furniture. Mr.. Ranch had ordered hrm 10
shore up the building. Captain Mcdonnell OF the
Eirbth Precinct had received notice from Inspector
Esterbrook and had sent a number Of policemen to
clear the house Mrs Lisette Miller, who lived on the
first oor returned to her to get some furniture
two minutes before the crash occurred Several per-
sors in The crowd shouted come back" but she did
not heed the warning. Suddenly the west wall OF the
house bulged ont, and the entire structure coapse9'
The front wall and several tmbers fell on the sidewalk
a number of bricks were thrown nearly across the
street rear wing of the house remained standing,
but its roof was torn away. ~
Many persons who heard the building IAN ran up III
time to hear Mrs Mlers cries and TO sec her rescued
from the ruins They hastily inferred that number
of the inmates had been killed. Some one sent ont an
alarm from the ire-box at Grand and Greenests, ana
hen the remen arrived they called for anbulances
Mrs Miller was saved from death by lucky accident
Some Of the beams from the floor above had lailen
about her in such manner as to form barrier against
the mass of rubbish She made the ruins reSonnd with
her cries. Two three men pulled away some Ioose
boards over her head, ana dIaggcu hcr uut. hCi
arm was bruised slightly. The rcnen went TO WORK at
the ruins expecting to find bodies, but after nan an
hour Chief Shay became satisfied that no person had
been killed The police hunted up the eight families
who had occupied the building, and learned tnat thcy
all were out of the house Zen it fell Six ambulances
were sent away empty.
About two weeks ago Contractor Thomas Mulry be
gan 10 dig an excavation in the vacant lot between the
house and Primary School No s, at Nos. 60, 62 and
GA Grands Some thought that the foundations OF the
tenement house weakened by the eXcava'lon
which only few feet deep Examiner McoIahn
said that the house condemned as unsafe long be
fore the excavation was begun. 1t was owned by Mrs
Weber, of Elizabeth n. D. Most OF the furniture pc
onenp 10 the occupants was ruined The losses Of the
poor families who made homeless, amounted to
about 81 600 Christopher Wise who kept furniture
shop on the first floor, lost about 81 ,5Oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
alternating 4 HOSE 4ND'S AFFECTIONS

In suit brought by Mercy A. Townsend
against Abigail Kent, calling herself Townsend, FOR
600 damages for the alienation Of the love and alice
ton of her husband motion made yesterday before
Judge Lawrence in Supreme Court Chambers to change
the place Of trial from NewYOrk TO Putnam County
The plaintiff and Daniel K. Townsend were married on
February IL, 1864 at Santa Cruz Cal, and lived happily
together until February 1877. IL ALLEGED
1881, the defendant alienated and DESTROYED
Mr.. TOwnsend's affection for his wlfe
by writing him letters, By riding out with hin, ana ny
furnishing him with money. The defendant Is hfst
cousin OF Mr. Townsend and he is Assistant Librarian OF
the state senate. The complaint alleges that Ablg e.
Kent induced Townsend violate his marital vows,
and set him ND business with her brother finally living
with him as his wife. In order to more severely
tantaze Mrs. Townsend, the defendant informed hei
of her designs with Mr Townsend 1T Is also charged
that Mr. Townsend deserted his wife and raudenty CON
verified about S. 900 her money to his own use, ana
that about February g. 1881, the Rev William Clapp mar
ried Mr. Townsend and Adj gaii G. Kent Her husDanu
attempted TO obtain fraudulent divorce IRON MIS-
Townsend in Michigan, but was defeated. Mrs Town
send further AYERS that she could not OBTAIN
q fair Trial by jury in Putnam county. .
TIE tendant in her affidavit says th1t MT anu MIS-
Townsend always quarrellng, the latter pelnS
WOman'of the most vicious disposition, and lltempered
and that If he mad any respect FOR his wfe IL was
inlpaired by her cruel and inhlman treatment OF hlm
She stated that before Mr. Townsend married her ne
obtained Nebraska divorce from mis- wife on the ground
assertion.
Decision reserved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
STRONG IN SPITE or DULNESS,
FAVORABLE FEATURES OF THE REAL ESTATE
MARKET

FAVORABLE FEATURES OF THE REAL ESTATE
MARKET.
The second adjournment of the auction sale
of the Deane estate last week great disappointment
TO BUYERS The large crowds that attended the Exchange
salesrooms and their character actory evi
dence that people of eagerly the watch for
bargains in the real estate line II thepropery had been
put up under the hammer, IL would have Deen concus
iyey that there is plenty OF money ready 10 pe
con solid property. Nevertheless, tue posi-
ponement OF the sale Is gratifying TO dealers, dor u inc
summer and under existing circumstances
pressure Of large blocks of realty upon t n
market under q forced sale would naturally
tend to affect urfavoraby the general real estate market
large property Will be thrust upon buyers until autumn
Dealers and operators do not deny that ndthfl suit
ner duness the trade must be looked for during tne
next few months But the comparative cheapnesS OF
money and the absence OF any heavy mortgage oau On
real estate Except In special cases. support the bee
Will have trouble III carrying property
they NAV sell the dull times In general
GOOD summer business being DONE and while hgh-prlced
tenement and apartment houses and expensive evenings
are not to enter upon any upward movement, prices
for substantial business and heMo really Keep
steady 70 firm In the face Of the usual warm-weatheT
ouietneSs. Certainly complain OF IecOIu
which shows conyeydnces last Week oi 90
against 81 for the corresponding week III 1885
and mortgage obligations recorded or S2ofI4o, against
81 97s 976 year ago for here is increase ~ neary
$500 600 IN the consideration for property exchanged
while the increase in accompanying mortgages Is IeSS
than 100000.
Among tho private sales reported last week was that OF
the four flats at Thrdayc. and twenty ior
$4,000 by s. MelrDacn 10 L. Schessneer ~ H6ent
cyrus Clark sold eight lots at twenty
f0urthst and st. Nlchoasave. for S6JOJO, or improve
ment Roosevelt d Sons sold the plot OF ground AT Ibru
ave and hfthst,, to Louis Kan
GER for about $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
CLOSING PRICES Of PHILA DELPHI STOCKS
Reported by JOHN II. DAVIS & Co., II WaiLst
SATURDAY. June 14-P. VI.

SATURDAY. June 14-P.
The improvement in the temper Of the Stock Exchange
markets noticed yesterday, found further expression to-
day in the higher range values that ruled at the open
ing OF business and later by still further advance for
nearly all OF the speculative securities The
later reaction in values, which leaves prices
generally only small fractions higher than
last evenings last figures, may easily be ascribed Ito
natural desire the part OF average traders - realize
profits that have accrued during the last forty eight
hours Some disappointment also undoubtedly felt
at the easy delivery OF Central and Hudson and Missouri
Pacific stocks the loanng for either only 1l6dls
per cent, and there no purchases "under the
rule" OF either. Such purchases covered 100
Lake Shore, 100 Union Pacific and 500 Delaware
Lackawanna and Western and the premiums for loans
OF those stocks ranged from 164 TO 116 per cent Tho
DAYS business 1924 shares 10000 shares less
than Yesterday but the stocks that yesterday made
up the bulk of the business to-day were the prominent
speeialltie- Missouri Pacific which opened up 50 per
cent at 92lo was almost exceptional in recording its
highest figure at the opening; It afterward sold
at OLE and later ex-dvidend at s97sa90-which is
the equivalent OF per cent lower than at the close last
night There was an active speculation in Delaware
Lackawanna and Western, and after selling up 1894
ITS last figure 1925 shows final advance OF 1l2 per
cent Union Pacific opened up 1ls per cent at
40 and then sold at 395sa4l4, and closed
at 40. Western Union opened q higher at Glib,
sold at 63 and closed at 62s and 81. Paul started q
higher at 71l4 rose to 72l2 tell TO 70a and closed at
lila The so-caled Vanderbilt stocks started of with
considerable of boom; Central and Hudson sold at
lO6l 0lO7 and later o. and still later ex-dvidend
per cent at lO4ls 01Oias Lake shore opened s. higher
at 49, rose to s6is and ended az ssh The Northern
Pacific were notably weak and from their early figures
steadily declined-the common from 20's TO 20 and
preferred from 47li 10 45045as. favorable bank
statement and the easy money market had innu
ence upon tho late dealings and the market closed steady
II not strong
The bushes. in Government bonds was larger than
usual and prices steady after advance of h per
cent in the bids the Is and decline OF u for the 4a
Annexed are the closing quotations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15

State bonds were neglected. and the transactions
covered By sales 5000 Tennessee compromises at a.
or city bank stocks Metropolitan sold to co. and it
quoted 55a75.
While there some improvements In prices for
few of speculative Issues the general bond market
developed no new features and values moved rresuary
While Fort Worth and Denver rss from - 10 40
A. New Orleans Pacific rsts declined from SO TO STA.
Erie second consol from 50 TO 57G56@ Missouri.
Kansas and Texas first consos of per cent at l0l
aud general 6s per cent lower at g. but the 6s we're
up at So Canada Southern rsts 2 lower at 90l9
Ohio Central rsts fell back per cent 10 40. East Ten
nessee, Virginia aud Georgia consO Be al Vanced from
b5 90 d56i9, aud the incomes were up = at l7l9
40A Missouri Pacific consols were of ga al 90. Denver
and Rio Grande eonEo warn steady at <s, AUD nrsts,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
A Observation-Disclosures GRIEVANCE.

Bowring & Archibald, shipping agents,
went to Castle Garden Friday and engaged eighty
German immigrants at 81 day as 'longshoremeu. The
Union Is indignant at the action OF the
firm aud threatens take such action that unless the
firm discharges the Germans and taxes OH union men,
the will be unable TO get the cargo OF vessel dis
charged BOwring Archibald say that they took the
Germans because they in great hurry 10 get Some
OF their vessels ready for and that they unable
10 ger a sufficient number OF union do the work
The character OF work being performed by the
Is paid for the rate OF 40 cens an hour according TO
the union scale Of prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
THE BLAINE ARMY.

Brave Blaine Is our Commander,
Our men are tried and true,
Aud wen march on from coast 10 coast,
With victory in view.
II any soldier letters,
Or should desert the ranks,
Wen simply leave him to his fate,
To perish On our TANKS.
Choytts-Then shoulder arms, bold comrades,
And march, march away;
Close up the ranks from sea 70 sea,
And We will win the day.
mighty man OF courage
IL our Piumed Knight of Maine;
The enemy respect his skill
Then give three cheers for Blaine.
Troopers, march on from coast TO coast,
With victory In view;
And soon twill be our autumn boast,
We beat the rebel crew.
CAovus-Then shoulder arms. bold comrades,
And march, march away
Close up the ranks from sea 70 sea,
And hep " win the day.
W. HAZESFRAr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
- >nu n.uv rRm,Np SUNDAY JUNE 1ss4-TwELvE PAGES.

nv the c,tv of Piers Nos H. 10 and "a East ve the
their buIkheads conditioned upon the Vested The
piers and bulkheads have IN the possesS'o" " f
yate parties for half century.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
STARIN'S
~ CITY. RIVER AND HARBoR TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY.

~ CITY, RIVER AND HARBoR TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY.
ONCE Pier Is, N. R., foot OF Cortlandt-st.
Consgnments Of freight forwarded directed 10 pars
OF the world.
UNEoUALLED FACILITIES FOR DISPATCH
Orders received for delivery OF all freight and mer
chandise TO any part of the city.
SEA AND HARBOR TOWING AND RIVER AND HAIR.
Dor LIGHTERAGE.
Freight Of every description promptly htered any point
In the harbor at reasonable rates.
sTEAMBoATS. BARGEs AND GROVES TO CHAR
TER FOR EXCURSIONS.
Steamers JOHN II SrARIN ana KRAsTUs CORNING
for HEw-HAvEN, leave Pier L. N r. foot Of 81.
at p. n. daily. saturdays e1ceptedl
Freight for points d. L. W. r. received at Pier 49,
For Hew-Haven and points East, at PierlS
NORTH SHORE STATEN IsLAND.-Eleven Mile, for
Ten Cents via Steamers from Pier r. of White
hallst.
CENTRAL sHlPYARD. Communipaw N J.-Dry Docks
Machine and Boiler Shops Everything TO tho
80. tinnn L-.... I- -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
rE'HE ERIE RAILWAY, better known as the
n NETWORK. LAKE ERIE AND WESTERN RAIL


49, Arrangements OF trains + n Chambersst Depot
9amLDaiy except sundays. Day Express drawins-rcoa
coaches 10 Cleveland, Cincinnati and Chicago
6pm daily, ST. Louis Limited" Express-No extra eaaTgs
$50 am; Niagara Falls. Hamilton ont l9;io mi
Detroit S29 m; salamanca 3 MI cleveland iOz nT
Ing trans arrive Toledo SIS m and Indianapolis II
(Day)-Pacl1c Express for the West solid Train Of
Bunao Niagara Falls Cincinnati Chicago Hotel and
Buffet smoking Coaches 70 chicago ago,
Rutherford and passalc 6t sSu iosV ~ y nooe
LAO $50 440 BIO $50 6lo $50 $50 osV ~ midnight
Paterson 54I 100 1850 80 20a m IL noon las S5o4e
$50 $50 1880 $40 1880 aud ~ midnight sun
Newark and Newark b:4o $40 ls30 s:lo
a39 o2T 900 ,G Gao si nps a midnight SATURDAY
Sudern 545 75U 1920 f.l5 $3.50 $3.50 6l0 ST. and
II midnight sundays $40 $3.50 1920 lao $3.50 m and
waTWcE 1850 10 m 4S0 p m SUNDAYS $50 am.
Newburg ana CORNWALL 1909 m $50 $3.50 pm sunday
RondOut and Kingston and Montgomery a N sS0p IN
Goshen 5;l5 1850 1920 m $3.50 $50 A3o sl5pm sun
day $40 $50 1920 m $50
Mlddleown 645 1909 lO,2Oa $50 4sso sl5pm sunday
with New York Ontario aud Western Railroad
at Man,ss ne he m train stops at Main-st oaly
Boats leave 2st Of and quarter after
l045 m to l245 u m every hour
Tickets for passage and apartments In Drawing Room and
Nos ssi iOi SS RrosaSsy, Isl %ests9 T. H. . No
Express trains from the West arrive in Nswyork st 7lo
'''O JOHN n ABBoPT oenr Psssr Agent. New. York
NORTHERN RAILROAD OF NEW-JERSEY:
Nysss $50 iosni 500 .S0 t'iO $40 s'sop N 10 mid
Manuel spring Valley and Monsey ''io ~ am S''opm
JOHN N. ABBOTT. osal Passr Agent Nsw.Yors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15
TIE PE7ROLEUM MARKET.

Prices for United Certificates to-day for some
time exhibited the feverisness that characterized
the dealings yesterday. The lowest point touched how
ever was 702 cents, against 7l cents last night and
the bulk OF the business al the Petroleum Exchanges was
done on an advancing basis up TO 1879 Tho market
closed at slight reaction from the highest prices OF the
day.
The range prices and the total dealings were as fol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-15

DISPUTED WATER FRONT PROPERTY
The Sinking Fund Commissioners yesterday
accepted proposition approving contract Of purchase