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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Business and Pleasure.

Installation and Banquet Held by Quin@
 nfpiac Lodge, I. o. 0. F.-The Enter.
 tainment.
 Last evening Quinnipiae lodge, I. o. O. F.; held at the lodge rooms banquet and enter tainment which was 8 very pleasant affair and highly successful. A general business meeting was the first event of the evening. Officers were then installed by Grand Mas ter Lucius P. Deming as follows: N. G., Cyrus W. Kellogg; V. G., George D. Stevens; recording secretary, James Bishop; treasurer, Fl. 0. Goodwin warden, F. E. Todd; con. ductor, Henry E. Jones; inside guardian, Earl c. Hungerford; R. s. N. G., Fred H. Baldwin; L. s. N. G., ". T. Blackwell; R. S. V. G, Robert Fields; L. s. V. G., George K. Jewell; R. s. S., Edward T. Benham; L; s. S., s. Ralph Hull.
 After the installation a grand banquet was held. This was very enjoyable. After the banquet speeches were made by Grand Mas ter Lucius P. Deeming, Grand Representa- tive J. w. Pond and Grand Warden l.. H. Stannard.
 An entertainment that proved great sue- cess was introduced by the appearance of the Starvation Army" Their band was headed by George K. Jewell, looking like 8 pirate chief, and hungry looking lot Of adherents followed, one of which was 8 suppositi tious female in spreading robe of pink resem- bling the ''green bay tree" in general outline. The gentlemen who composed the army were Messrs. Jewell, Jones, Hungerford, Hayes, Harris, Blackwell. Leonard and Resell brothers. Mir. Blackwell appeared as "Phreddie Gebhart'' and sang solo which greatly amused his audience. MT. Jewell made very funny "captain." The army re- ceived an encore and were compelled to give 8 second time a portion of their song. It should be mentioned that the drum was not lacking MT. M. Holiday rendered a solo upon 8 harnonica in fine style and en- cored- The three youthful Lohse brothers gave their acrobatio specialties and were warmly applauded.
 Messre Harris and J and E. Resell sang trio, Ehehalts and Schmitt rendered some beautiful selections on their zithers, and George K. Jewell convulsed the audience with his traini g horse Nimrod and Two-paw's mamoth herd of trained elephants, among which was the white elephant 'fOscar,'' the only one in America. Mir. Jewell's mar vel." were highly entertaining. More music by Mr. Holiday and Mrs Harris and Kes- sell brothers concluded first class entertain ment. large number of members of city lodgea were present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
FIRE RECORD.

The Firemen's Unhappy Lot-Vyorkfns
 the Hose With the Thermometer Below
 Zero
 MONTREAL, Ont, Jan. Hast night was terrible one for the fremen of this city. The thermometer was ten degrees below zero with g piercing wind. Four destructive fires were burning simultaneously. Davis extensive cigar factory was burned to the ground with 8 loss of $40, 1000. Four hundred hands are thrown out of employment. B. l.. Noel & eompany's warehouses were partly destroyed; loss, $40, ,O00. Gilbert & Jules lumber yard was gutted. The loss is not known. David son's extensive stamping works were badly injured; loss, SIG, 900. All the frsmen were more or less frost bitten and suffered in- tensely. The appearance of the burned buildings this morning is unique. The ruins are coated with ice and forming altogether a beautiful effect. which, could it be produced during the carnival week, would be quite a feature.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
TELEGRAPRIO JOTTINGs.

M Paul Taglioni the famous composer and ballet director, the head of the family of that name. died yesterday at Berlin. E' Tagfiot,i was the. president of the great musi cal congress at Napfes.
 The general term of the Supreme court st New York yesterday reversed the judgment in favor of Marie Prescott, the actress, fer SI2, 300 damages against Sinclair Tousey, president of the American News company, for libel, and orders 8 new trial.
 James Jack. resident of Glenfield on tte Fittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago rail road, was found iying dead in his house last night with bullet wound over his heart. There were rumors that 8 murder had been committed. but there is little doubt that it is 8 case of suicide.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
NEW YORK.

4 Prominent Lady Killed by the Cars.
 SYRACUSE, Jan. 7.-About two o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Dr. James Dunlap, of this city, was instantly killed at the Townsend street crossing of the West Shore railroad.
 She left her home to go to. the meeting of the Preside Travellers olnb. She was driven by Jacob West, her coachman. When the horse got on ths crossing it became frighten- ed and stopped and before the driver could get control of the anima the train struck tn sleigh, throwing Mrs. Dunlap some distance
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

March to November, that grasshoppers ars not unfrequently found in the water and flowers blossom in the open air nine or ten months in the year; on the other hand we hsve had snow upon the ground within the town eight out of the twelve months of the year, or from October to May inclusive, and are liable to have frosts ten months in the year and sometimes every month fn some places
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Knhnurn.DonleY.

The marriage of Miss Sallie A. Dooley, sister of Assessor Nj. F. Dooley of Hartford, with Mir. Joseph A. Kilbourn, of the firm of Kilbourn & MuIcahy of New Haven, was celebrated Sunday evening at St. Patrick church, Hartford, Rev. James Hughes of foiating. Mir. Kilbourn was formerly of Hartford, and both himself and wife have large numbers of friends there. The wedding was quiet, being witnessed only by relatives and immediate friends of the family.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Convention Of War Veteranz.

The State convention of the Union Veteran Army will be held in New Britain this after noon, and it is expected large attendance of delegates will be present. The organization was formed some time since for the avowed purpose of promulgatIng the doctrine that ''thsre is, and of right ought 50 be, dis tinction between those who fought for the Union and those who fought to destroy it. to secure political preferment for veterans, and in other ways to look out for the interests of the soldiers" There will be present at the convention prominent members of the organ ization from New York and elsewhere
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Gcod Work.

The schooner Nathan Essterbrook, ir., last fall, left New York October 1 and sailed for Galveston, where she discharged cargo, sailed thence for Pensacola and loaded with lumber and made the return passage to New York in eighteen days, bringing 58O,0 feet of yellow pine for Robinson & Booth, whole sale lumber merchants
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.

Wonderful Pests on the Rollers.
 GLOUCESTER, Jan. This evening 8 cham pionship skating contest between W. E. Livesey, England, and Arthur Ball, of Wor- cester, came off at the Webster rink which was crowded. Each contestant was allowed half en hour. The gold medal was awarded to Livesey as the champion of England and America His feats on the rollers were truly marvellous and received much applause.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

" kANAnkE0
 A SITUATION by g Scotch girl to do gener "A housework or second work in g private fanaii Good reference. Inquire st 47 OAK STREET It. kwO dnvs
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

and candles and by z o'clock tonight noth- ing remained of the immense structure but a mass of smouldering ruin5. The loss is fully $200, GOO, which is covered by an Insurance of $15O, ,O0O. William Dukes, an empioye of the establishment, fell from the second story window to the sidewalk, receiving fatal iDju- ries
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

Court of Common PIeas-Jndge Torrance.
 The November term of this court was closed yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and the January term opened. Court was then adjourned until tomorrow Wednesday, morning at 10 o'clock. The first case on the January list is that of Clinton Brothers ys. Ford.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
4 RIe Fire nt Chicago

CHICAGO, Jan. "A fire broke ont this afternoon at two o'clock in the extensive soap and candle factory of Proctor, Gamble & Go. It was impossible to secure water for some time owing to the frozen condition of the water plugs. The fire spread rapidly from the cellar to the main buildings in which were stored great quantities of soap
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Rfher EAraa.

FRANKL1N, Pa., Jan. By the bursting of stiI1 at the Eclipse oil works at late hour last night the sti1f house and large amount of oil and outworks were destroyed ly fire The loss is $40 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
A Vessel That Missed the ce,t.,

LONDON, Jan. 7.-The City of Berlin of the Inman line, which sailed from New York on December 29, arrived at Queenstown to day and proceeded to Liverpool. Her captain reports having had comparatively moderate weather throughout the voyage. A continu- ous outlook was kept for the Celtic, but she was not spoken.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.
A Famous Singer Married.

N E@ nous 61M W0F M0rF1ed.
 LONDON, Jan. 7.-Mr. Charles Sanity, the famous English baritone singer, was married this morning to Miss Elizabeth Inns, young and wealthy American lady. report from another source announcing that the cere- mony took place yesterday is incorrect
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Court NOtea.

David Matthews, the tramp who on Friday night fired the barn of MT. Prindle in Derby, in revenge for not receiving food and shelter, {, was yesterday bound over to the Superior court and was brought to jail in this city.
 IN THE PROBATE COURT.
 The case of Lucius Doolittle, farmer of Woodbridge, which was to have come before the Probate court in this city yesterday, has been amicablY settled by the parties in in- terest. It will be remembered that the last Friday in December three of Farmer Doo- littIe's children brought 8 petition to the Probate court asking that 8 conserTator be appointed over the old gentleman, pre- sumably to prevent him from equander- ing his property estimated at $15,O0
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
City UOurt-Crtni.ai side-Judgs Dem-
 ing.

January 7-Patrick Meaney, breach of the peace against Bridget Meaqey, nolled on pay ment of $61S costs; Mattie and Minnie O'Blennis, residing in house of ill-fame, nolled on payment of SC Is costs; Michael Kane, breach of the peace against Jamcs Padden, suspended; James Padden, breach of the peace against Michael Kane, $3 fine, $6 IS costs; Michael Egan, breach of the peace against Margaret Egan.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Missouri.
Tine Disaster at Bellevtlle.

The Disaster at Belleville. ST LOUIS, Jan. No report was received from Belleville up to 2 this afternoon, but private advices say the search for bodies was resumed this morning and several more were recovered
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
THE WEST.
Arkansas.
Hunters Frozen to Death.

Hunters Frozen to Death. LITTLE ROCK, Jan. 7.-Jamss Anderson, Edward Shields and Henry Shields. hunters from Missouri, got lost on the prairie in the Chickasaw nation last night and were frozen to death.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

Ths Political ABsessOrs-Successfnl In
 Getting a Circular Among the Post
 office Employees.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Odsll, who repre- sents the Republican campaign committee in Indiana, placed in the hands of the captain of the watch of the Postofiee department on Saturday night lot of circulars for distri- button among the clerks. These circulars requested the clerks to stste how much money they could give for campaign purposes The attention of Judge Gresham was called to the matter and he decided that 1t was violation of the law. He called upon the captain of the watch, who said he was ignorsnt of the contents of the circulars and handed the package to a subordinate, as had been his custom with matters of that kind. They were distributed before his attention was called to it. His explanation was regarded as satisfactory. This is the case which gave rise to the Congregational inquiry to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
A Measure Directed Toward Prohibition

A Measure Directed Toward Prohibition
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Representative Denster, of Wisconsin. will tomorrow intro duce joint resolution proposing the follow Ing amendment to the constitution in relation to the manufacture of merchandise composed of or prepared from products of the soil:
 Article 1.-Neither the Congress of the United States of America nor the Legislature of any State or territory therein shall enact any law prohibiting or abridging the manu- lecture and sale of any article of merchandise posed or prepared in whole or in part of any product of the soil
 The amendment is directed against the en- forcement of prohibition in the several States.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Biographical New Head for the BaItf-
 more and Ohio Svafam.


 BALTIMORE, Jan. 7-The formal election to day of D. H. Bates as president of the Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company is said to be the signal for a move on the part of that company of decided interest to com mercial and business men the country over. Preparations are to be inaugurated without delay for connection by direct wires under the absolute control of the Baltimore and Ohio system with leading cities not at this time reached direct. such as Boston and New England points, Cleveland and Detroit with many important intervening points, Mil waukee and St. Paul, thus estab. fishing facilities for an almost unlimited extension throughout the Northwest. New and most valuable connections will likewise be established in the Southwest. Mr. Bates will be president of the telegraph company's organization in conjunction with the Balti- more and Ohio and will have full control and direction of the entire system. He has made good record in the telegraph world, having been in positions of great trust and General Eckert's chief lieutenant As president and general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio company, Mir. Bates, will have field of almost unlimited operations and thorough ly skilled as he is in all that pertains to suc- cessful management, there seems to be no doubt that the teIegrapbio opportunities which the Baltimore and Ohio has SO long neglected are ct last to be embraced to their fullest extent.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
EIra Chanel Street.

Last evening about ten minutes before II
 o'clock an alarm of fire was given from box
 q, located at the corner of Chapel and Orange streets. It was found that the fire proceeded from MathushsLs piano ware rooms, No. 257 Chapel street. The fire originated in the ;sement where lot of pape rand rubbish was slowed, and either was from spontaneous combustion, carelessness, or design, as there is no furnace in the base ment from which the fire could have origi- mated. The fremen were promptly on hand and laid 8 line of hose through the store and poured water into the basement until they extinguished the fire. The largest damage was by smoke, which was probably not over $500 to stock. The damage to the building was very slight Tine Piano company were insured on stock in the GermE1 American and Security of this city for $3 GOO, the amount being about equally divided between the two companies. The building is owned by Mrs. LindsIey of Stratford and was fully insured,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

Move to Comb1ne American Nations.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Mr. Townshend, of Illinois, to day introduced joint resolution requesting the President to invite the co op- eration of the government of all American nations with that ef the United States with 8 view to establishing more extensive commer- cial relations and creating an American cus- toms union. The object of the movement, Mir. Townshend says is to develop the inter nal commerce of American nations and at the same time to bring about more friendly political relations between the several gov ernmsnts.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

Samuel Gil bert and Clark Keeler, of Ridge field. lost sixteen sheep one night recently by dogs. This is the fourth time since last spring that this flock has been raided upon. The dog tax was all used up loug ago paying damages,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

ahead of the engine The whole top of Mrs. Dunlap's head was cut of. The coachman'a right hip is broken and he is seriously bruis- ed about the head. He will probably recov- CT. Mrs. Dunlap was fifty nine years of age and was noted for her many deeds of charity. Her husband is one of the most prominent physicians in central New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THR SESSION RESUMED. Congress at Work After the
 Holidays.
 A FLOOD OF NEW MEASURES. Members Anxious to Cut
 DoWn Expenses. THE FIREMAN'S UNHAPPY LOT Jack Frost i'm League With
 Fire.
THE FIREMAN'S UNHAPPY LOT
Jack Frost i'm League With
 Fire.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Cutting Down Expenses-The Approprfa-
 tIOns Committee Filled With the Spirit
 OfEconomS.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. "A reporter to-day in conversation with Mir. Holman, of Indiana, one of the most prominent members of the House Committee on Appropriations, asked, twill the committee attempt any reduction of expenditures?" 'I think decided reduc. tions will be made. There may be great cur tailments and these will be in all departments except possibly the Postofice, patent and land departments. We intend to cut down the number of special agents If we can and will reduce the pay of county medical exam ming boards in the pension department. There are three physicians on each board and each gets $2 for each examination. The sub committee has agreed with Commissioner Dudley that each member of the board shall receive $2 for examinations until they reach five on one day, then they shall receive $1 each for all above five. In this manner we intend to revise the whole legislative, exec utive and judicial departments of the govern ment and thus curtail expenses"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
MARYLAND.
Navigation Stopped by the Ice.


 BALTIMORE, Jan. 7.-As result of the se- were cold of the past few days heavy ice has formed in all the tributaries to the Chess peake bay, obstructing navigation so much that the various bay and river steamers have suspended operations for the present. All the boats have experienced great difficulty since last Saturday in serving the routes. In Baltimore harbor much ice had formed this morning, but it was broken by ice boats.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Funeral of Rev. Lawrence Walsh.

WESTERLY, R. Jan. 7.-T1s funeral ef the Rev. Lawrence Walsh, former tressurer of the Irish National Land league, took place to-day and was attended by one hundr ed priests from Connectic Rhode Island and New York. A solemn high mass was celebra- ted at ten o'clock with the Rev. B. O. R Sheridan as cele5rant, Father Doyle as dea con, and Father E. J. Carrigan sub-deacon. An English eulogy was delivered by Rev. P. A. McKenna of Hudson, Mass. The altar and church were draped and the coffin was surrounded with floral offerings. The body was taken to Providence where it is to lie in the cathedral until Tuesday, when mass will be celebrated and the remains buried in St. Francis cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

Mean bar, 30.59i; mean temp, 142; mean humid ity, Il.
 Max. tenp.. 21; min. semp., 6; total precipita- ton Train and melted snow1, 0. Max. velocity of wind. miles.
 FOR JANUARY ', 1888. Mean bsr., 29.s20; mean temp, 2s.5; mean humid fly, s5.3.
 Max. temp, 36; min. temp, 1s
 J.H SHERMAN, sergt s. 0. .. 8. A. A minus sign C-Iprenxsd to thermometers read fngs indicates temperaturs below zero. IA dsh Fl p -eA xed to rainfall figures indicates ecipitstion too suan to noea sure.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
The Court Record.

Superior Court -CIVIl Sfde-Judse Stol-
 dard. This court will come in thls morning at 10 o'clock and the business of the term 1ill proceed.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08

CT. Mrs. Dunlap was fifty nine years of aQs and was noted for her many deeds of charity Her husband is one of the most prominent
 physicians in central New York.
 A Chinaman Afurdersd-rhS vfcffn, Hacked to Pieces.
 NEW YORK, Jan. IA Chinaman named
 Loo Ling, who for several months has kept q
 laundry at 17 Clinton street, was found mur-
 dered this afternoon with forrte stab
 wounds in his body. Several residents of the neighborhood say they saw the deceased in the street yesterday afternoon with sev- eral companions. About o'clock this af- terhoon the police weFe informed that Ling had not been seen all day and that there were rumors of foul play. A Iocksmith was sent for and when the door was opened Ling was found in the center of the room lying on his face literally hacked to pieces, no less than fourteen stab wounds being found in differ ent parts of his body. An open trunk with the contents removed was found in the same room with the dead body. The police inves- tigating the case soon found out that the murder had been committed for plunder and that the murderers after committing the deed had taken the street door key from their vic tim's pocket and quietly locked the door when they left. Loo Fun, who is supposed to be the dead mans brother, was arrested this evening On suspicion of having commit ted the deed and locked up to await further developments. It is said the dead man came from California only few months ago and as he was generally liked among his country men the excitement in this Chinese quarter is intense.
  Decided Draw-The ePreuderRast.Burns
 Glove Fight Stopped by the Police.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-About two thousand people gathered in Madison Square Garden to night to see Joe Prendergast endeavor to knock out of time Hugh Burns in four rounds for bet of $1. 1000 laid by Charley Johnson and 60 per cent of the gate money. After some minor contests the champions In the first round Prendsreast knocked Burns through the ropes on to the reporters table. In the second round Burns was battered right and left and Captain Will Hams stopped the fight, which was then de- cl lared draw.
 Murdered and RObbed-A Lonely Old
 Man Killed in His Sleep.
 BUFFALO, Jan. 7.-At South Bristol. Onta rio county, Saturday, Benson Hawkins, a farmer, aged seventy-six, living alone, was found murdered in his bed A large stick besmeared with blood lay on the floor and on the stove was basin filled with bloody water. married daughter oi the murdered man who lives near by made the discovery and at once notified the sheriff and about midnight the latter arrested man named Frances sup posed to have committed the crime. MT. Hawkins had in the house 8 large sum of money which is missing. No evidence of struggle was visible. It is thought that the old man was murdered while asleep.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-08
Tha Nav Treatmanti of ofnisease.

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 FENHE gafest eureat, quickest, natural aRreea
 bIe and successful in the world. There is no possible chance of being injured poisoned as is the case with drugs Diseases Of aI kinds and of many years standing being healed every day even after all other remedies have failed, and the way the sick get well under it is truly wonderful Thousan ds have said who have been sick for years, CT received more benefit in one week than from all the druRs sDd medicines have ever taken" Others have been heae in single hour. Ladies will find there is nothing like it to alleviate the suffering and GU the diseases to wht their is sub ect. It strikes at the very root of disease and 1t by removing the cause producing 1t, when the body will become well and strong just surely and naturally as the sun will shine when the clouds gone. If you are sick try this the best Of all ways get we'll and yuu will never regret 1t. DE, S. e. TODD, 1i4 Olive street. O@ce hours, ? to and to D. m. ja9tf