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Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-01-17
AN EDITOR SHOT.

Los ANGELES, Jan. 9.-Charlcs Whitehead managing editor of the Evening Republican. lately estab- lished here, was shot thls morning by T. s. Harris, printer and assoc fate of Whitehead. The ball took effect in the right side, between the hip and the lower rib It is i'm possible to tell the result. The ball
 is inside and fears are entertained that the wound will prove fatal. In the excitement it is learned tha t Harris and Whitehead had disagreed and as some of the property of Hars ris was being removed from the premises, Mrs Harris appeared upon the scene and claimed the dictionary as her p roperty. Her claim was re- sisted and in the controversy Mrs Harris was elected from the premis- es. Harris soon after put in an appearance and shot Whitehead as above stated. The shooter is now in jail.
 Later-The physician reports the patient in good condition, and says the wounds are serious but not nec- essarily fatal. Harris is an old newspaper man, and came here from Bodie three years ago, his latest newspaper venture being the Free Lance, which lived about three weeko
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-01-17
CONGRESS.

WAsHINeToN, Jan. 10.-At a meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Gibnn's joint resolution appropriating one million dolilrs, immediately availlble, t0 continue the improvement of the Mississippi river was agreed to.
 Requests were sent last evening to all Republican Senators to be at their seats at 12 clock to>day for the purpose of electlng Senator Anthony president pro tem. of the Senate. Before the hour arrived their purpose WAS changed ani they determined upon tonight or to- morrow to consider the matter.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-01-17
FOR MURDER

PORTLAND, Jan. 10. The pre'im mary examination of Vim. Blox- ham and Mrs. Mary Fisher, charged with killing Jacob Fisher, the lat ter's divorced husband, began to- day. The first reports of the homi~ eide made it appear almost in SC f. defeuse on the part of Bloxham. Evidence was given before examin ing magistrate last night showing that Bloxham and Mrs Fisher Id frequently threatened the old mans life. One man testified that he had heard the two talking under his window a few nights ago when Bloxhain said to Mrs. Fisher, "If you don't go up and kill the old s- of b. tonight I'll do it my self.'' The prosecution expect to make out case of murder in the first degree and show they provoked ed quarrel to bring about an op = portunity for Blox h am to kill tn old man. Bl0xham has bad repu. tation- He came here from San Jose, where he was known as Big Mouthed Bill :"
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-01-17
DIRECToRs:

SAM'L d. MURPHY, ". J. MURPHY, WA. CHkisTI, E. J. BURNETT,
 WM. D. FuLwILER.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-01-17
GEN. HANCOCK IN GALVESTON

GALyEsroS, Jln. 10.-General Hancock arrived from the west this morning and was received at the military headluarters with a salu'e of fifteen gun; While the troops were being reviewed. by General Hancock great t!Irong of peo- pie gathered to catch q glimpse of the hero of Gettysburg. He leaves to~mOrrow for Little Ro;k.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Struck a Rock.

An Iron steamer DamaRed-Tr0ubls
with the Crew ut New London.
INV LONDON Conn, April THE iror
steamer Acoriano, of st. Miguel, Portugal,
from Rev York for Lisbon, with grain, ar
rived here Sunday leaking. She steered bad
~ and grazed Flood Rock while in charge of
q He'll Gate pilot The wrecker Scott made
q survey to-day and found a small hole in
her hull. He stopped the leak, repaired the
damage and gave certificate of clearance.
G. T. Marshall, agent of the New York Board
of Underwriters, verified the certificate, and
recommended the master to proceed without
further delay. Yesterday the crew of the
Acoriano refused to proceed on the voyage
and Capt. Santos has telegraphed to New York
for the consignee. The crew were afraid
the ship would founder. The Acorisno is an
eight hundred and eighty ton British built,
barkentine-rigged steamer. The steamer has
four water tight compartments and the slight
leak is in the second compartment forward.
She leaks about an inch an hour in this COM
partment, and as there are three steam
pumps on board there would be no difficulty
in keeping her free during the voyage. As
the vessel is of iron there Ia no danger of the
leak increasing as there would be in a wooden
vessel
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
NEW DOMINION.

The Loss eff the Observation-Disclosures to
the Incompetency OF Captain SchOOn-
h0ven.
HALIFAX, April THE official inquiry in
to the loss of the Daniel Steinmann COM
mencsd this afternoon, when the three pas
sengers, who proceed to New York to-mor-
row morning, were examined. Tomorrow
Captain Scott and the board will proceed to
Sambro Island to take the evidence of the
light keeper and all there, and returning to
the city will continue the investigation with
the evidence of the survivors The
general opinion Of all competent
to Judge is that the less was solely
attributable to negligence. The captain
saws he took Sambro light for Chebucto
Head, first sighting it two points on the
starboard bow and keeping it to starboard
This it is stated no sane man who knew any
thing about the coast or had the sense to
look at his approach on the chart would do.
Neither Chebucto Head nor Sambro light
can be approached in that direction and
even if the light had been Chebucto light he
would have had to sail through three miles
on time. The only way of approach to
the harbor when Sambro light is
first seen on the starboard bow,
according to experienced men, is to wear
off to the westward till Bells Point light is
well abeam port and the Chebucto light can
not be seen, but this passage should never
have been attempted with most experienc
ed pilot and in fair weather When he saw
the light on his starboard bow, knowing it to
be either Sambro or Chebucto, the only safe
course for the captain was to port his helm
and keep off three or four miles till the light
bore we'll on his port quarter before heading
in and to pass Sambro on his port beam at
a good distance and Chebucto closer. Pilots
say it was most perilous to approach the
coast on such night anyway and not one Of
them would have ventured to bring him 1u
The steamer was valued at $4,000 and
well insured.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
LOCAL NEW s.



Baggage Master George Batterworth, of
the Hartford railroad, has given notice of
resignation, his intention being to engage in
farming at Wilbraham, Mass, after the 18th
inst.
MIR. George Rathburn, driver of car No.
%, resumed work yesterday after four
weeks illness.
Mr.. Walter Pond, treasurer of the Palmer
& DAILY Comedy company, is in the city for
few days. The company since leaving this
city has made tour of the principal cities OF
New England and New York and met with
gratifying success. The company played
last Saturday night in Ansonia. They take a
rest of few days on account of the illness
of Mrs DAILY, Miss Derious,) who tainted in
the dressing room at the last performance
and will need few days to recruit. The
company open next Monday in Philadelphia,
and will make a western and southern trip,
going west as far as st. Louis.
P. J. Mcclure, formerly of this city, grand
secretary Of the Carpenters and JoiDers'
union, will deliver free lecture at Allyn
Hall, Hartford, Wednesday evening on the
labor question.
h6Vs O6O L. 4AUHlPsOAs AOkLA0AAy u eAAo
city, preached in the NJ. E. church, Bridge
port, last Sunday. The new organist of the
church is MIR. Weidenhammer.
Rev s. D. Gaylord, of Bridgeport, occu-
pied his pulpit Sunday for the first time after
an illness of nine weeks.
Samuel Radclif, of Shelton, who is serious
~ ill with brain trouble, will be removed to
the asylum this week.
Mrs J. H Baird of Shelton, who has been
seriously Ill for long time. is improving.
in they. N. G. A. course in that place Tues
day, April 18th.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Yale New ..


Mr.. c. c. Camp. formerly tutor here, will
probably be chosen to fill the position OF
assistant rector of st. Paurs church in this
city.
During the Easter recess, which will begin
tomorrow morning, brass tablet will be
vIaced over the middle entry of Fsrnam
similar to the one in Durfee.
This evening the the junior societies will
give their grand Easter bsnquets. There
will be no plays this year.
The sophomores viii begin speaking for the
Evolutionary prize before Prof. Northrop
and the class the first Saturday after the re-
cess The first twenty. alphabetically, viii
speak at that time.
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, in Mar
quand chapel, Prof. Ladd will lecture on
1.-THE Pastor as Student"
The Glee club are thinking of giving
another concert in Hartford next week.
The Record supper will be held this even
ing at Barkentin's. Much complaint has
been made at the noisiness of the guests OF
the Lit supper while going home.
The nine will play games as follows this
week: Wednesday with the Hartfords In
Hartford, Thursday with the New Yorks in
New York, Friday with the New Yorks in
New York.
Gamma Nh has chosen the following off,
GERS: President, r. J. jerks; vice president,
T. w. Porter; secretary, @. W. Holly ;
treasurer, ". Mccormick; censor, J. N.
Pomeroy; campaign committee, s E. Cobb,
8. Knight. @. b. LuddinRton, W. L Phelps,
r. 8. Woodward.
Weymouth and Welles 's5 bought last
evening the right to Issue the Banner for thu
coming year. They paid three hundred and
fifty -four dollars, one hundred and fifty more
than was given last year.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

In Tariffville yesterday morning at about
10 O'Clock Andrew Campbell had some gun
powder to throw out of the barroom door of
theThurston House, but instead OF that he
twisted it up in the paper and set light to it.
The powder being very dry blew up in lis
face, burning him terribly, taking off his
moustaehe and eyebrows and lashes. He was
attended by DIR. Sanford and DIR. Kasson,
president of the Tanks Silk company, who
happened to be in town. He belongs in
South Manchester. The powder was some
which was brought for blasting rocks on the
Thurston farm.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
News by Telegraph
FROM ALL QUARTERS. ].
THR TARIFF DUTIES
Morrison Getting Ready For
The Struggle.
ONE REPUBLICAN, WITH HIM.
Converse Beaten On The
Wool Question.
THE EDUCATION BILL PASSED
After A Long Debate Ina The
Senate.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The Postal TeIegrnPh-sOme Changes
Made in the Senate Committees Bill.
WASHINGTON, April z. = Senator Hill,
chairman of the Committee on Postofices
and Post Roads, will report the postal tele
graph bill to the Senate tomorrow. The
formal report on the measure is being pre-
pared and will be submitted in the course of
week or ten days. The report will be an
exhaustive document and will point out the
advantages which will accrue to the public
by the establishment of system of postal
telegraphy. Several minor changes have
been made in the phraseoIogy of
the bill agreed upon by the com
mittee which it is understood were
suggested by President Green of the
Western Union company, who has been in
the city at intervals during the agitation of
the question of a governmental telegraph.
The members of the committee construe the
interest exhibited by the Western Union
people respecting the phraseology of the
bill to indicate that they contemplate sub
hitting a proposition under its provisions
inviting proposals to lease lines for handling
the postal business. Senator Hill is of opin-
ion that in the event of the passage of the
bill by the Senate, and he regards the chances
as very favorable the House will act upon it
promptly in order to meet the public demand
for cheaper telegraph rates.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

saae. FIVE Yearling Heifers-extra ones
eSsss:5s1 One pair Twin Steers, eight months old,
matched complies. JOHN PARKER,
@=z&sE&s North Quinnipiac Street,
asst Faie Haven
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
FOR SALE.

49, A MEDIUM sized house at los Park street
Ss9iia from May LIST; house has modern Improve
szsl ments. For further particulars inquire on
as s. THE PREMISES.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
AN Increase In Pensions Made.

WASHINGTON, April EARLY in the session
Mr.. Wilkins, of Ohio, introduced bill in
creasing the provisions for loss Of sight,
which was referred to the Committee on In
valid Pensions. The committee found that
it was in the power of the Interior depart
ment to re-rate this class of pensions and
addressed g letter to the Secretary recommend.
ing an increase in such cases. This was re-
ferred to Commissioner Dudley, who after a
careful consideration of the subject recon-
mends an increase of from 81 to So per
month for the loss of the sight of one eye,
and from 81 to S18 fer the loss of an eye,
and also from 81 to So for partial deafness,
which recommendation has been adopted by
the Secretary of the Interior The practice
of the pension Office will hereafter conform
thereto. The passage of MIR. Wilkins bill
consequently becomes unnecessary.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

49, COTTAGE RouEe, nearly new; pleasant local
LIE ity; eight rooms all modern improvements;
E&1N twelve minutes walk from center; i've min
utes from horse cars; barn If desired.
81. P. H0ADLEY,
40 HaaI IfaHala Aranf HnadIev RHildin0.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

Mrs. Thomas Blakeslee, of Wallace street.
while shopping on Chapel street yesterday,
left her baby in perambulator on the side
walk. When she came out of the store the
baby and perambulator were missing. She
looked down the street and thought she saw
her darling being rapidly wheeled away by 9
woman. A rapid pursuit confirmed her
theory and the mother took possession oil
her offspring, ct the same time giving the
woman who had stolen the baby a thorough
tongue flashing. This is probably the game
of another lady. She is evidently insane and
ought to be cared for By her friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
FOR SALE.

49, A FARM Of IS acres; q water power, fhree
Hfii5 ponds, shop three stories high, 40x26,
E%iII house, barn and hen house and other out
buildings. Inquire Of JOS. B. ASHBEE,
ru0 Madison.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
THE WEST.
Wisconsin.

Boom in Whemt-Prtces Expected to 20
mp With d Rush.
MILWAUKEE, April There was no abats-
ment on Change of saturday'si excitement
too day. Wheat opened at 81 and advanced
to IS, but in a few minutes dropped off a
shade under it. Il was rumored that a
syndicate headed by @. J. Kershaw had con-
tracted to deliver ten million bushels of
wheat at Liverpool at ninety-nine cents
The report caused much gossip in specula-
tive circles About noon prices began boom
ing and advanced on May from 81 to sc 6.
1t is now believed the turn has come and
chases for foreign shipments caused the
sudden upward furry.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

The managers of the Young Women's
Christian association. wish to announce to
their friends change in the hours for their
public rooms. In future the library and
reading room will be open only in the after
noon, from to 9 p. M, and all business
calls, except such as concern the Home only,
shall be confined to the afternoon. The
superintendent will be in the public rooms
during the hours named, 8 O'Clock to 9 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Ohio.

The Municipal ElectfOns-A surpr1sfmR
Republican Victory tn Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, April THE elections In
this city to-day resulted in a complete victory
for the Republicans, who elected their entire
ticket by majority of over $500. At the
previous election the Democrats carried the
city by $500. This gives the council to the
Republicans by majority of two, making a
gain of twenty one Republicans. The result
was most unexpected and a complete sur
prise to both parties.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
FOR. RENT.


- FIVE rooms on first floor Of new modern
EH built house situated on Whitney avenue; hf-
E8.5 teen minutes by horse cars from City Hall
Inquire at Sl5 WHITNEY AVENUE,
"a 1t# Mrs Mary Smith,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
The IL. q. M. Society.

Last evening the z. O. N. society con-
vsned in solemn conclave at their spacious
and elegant banquet ball, 1875 State street,
President George K. Jewell acted as rooster
and chief cook. Among the "nutmegs" on
hand were h. N. Weed, A. F. Royce, G. F.
AcGabe, F. Thompson and j. Starkweather.
Among the invited guests were D. Porter and
Hon. A. J. Benton, of Guilford. The ocea-
sion was one which for its jollity will long bs
remembered by all who were present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Gut His Throat In Jail.

= John Murphy of Winsted who is in Litch-
field jail awaiting trial for poisoning his wife
and himself in January last, cut his throat
and when found had nearly bled to death.
The wound was sewed up and the physician
in attendance believes it possible that he may
recover. His trial was set down for the 10th
bat judging from his present condition an
adjournment will perhaps be necessary. He
is believed to be a crank
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

4 SITUATION by respectable girl to do genera
e houssWork in privase family; good reference
Call at ia FRAN KILN STREET.
as 2f<
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Michigan.
rIee1tnna I'm the citia..

JACKSON, April The Democrats elected
to-day their entire city ticket and q majority
of the Aldermen.
Barrie CREEK, April THE Republicans
elected their ticket with majority for the
mayor
GRAND HAVEN, April THE Republicans
elected their candidates here to-day.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
The Election At oincinnatt.

CINoNNATI, April THE election to-day
was unusually quiet. A light vote was
polled The Municipal Reform association
did not make very good showing seemingly
from lack of organization. The citizens
labor ticket was buried beneath straight
party ballots. The party expects better re-
suits at the fall elections. At this hour moth
ing definite is known. Returns from twenty
six precincts show Republican gains. The
Democrats claim majorities OF from 500 to
1000, while the other side are confident they
have elected their ticket by small majority.
Twenty-six precincts have yet to be heard
from.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Death In WafarhurV.

A. III. Geer. aged 81, q highly respected
citizen of Waterbury and for years foreman
at the box shop of White & Wells, died early
Sunday morning He was veteran of the
civil war and member of Wadhams post
G. A. R. The funeral will take place from
the Second Congregational church in that
city this afternoon at 1 o'clock The Grand
Army will attend in a body.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
POLITICAL.
Republican Town Convention

Republican Town Convention.
Republican delegates from the several wards in the
town of New Haven will meot in town convention a
O'Clock p April 49, 1884, in No. Z, in the
Insurance building, No. $40 Chapel street, for tbs
purpose of elecing four delegates to the State
vention to be held in Hartford the Esd of April
1884.
Charmsn of ward meetings will that credentials
of delegates sent to the chairman Of
ittee at least two days before the town convention
LUCIUs P TEAIING,
Chairman Of the Repu bucan Town Committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
THE SOUTH.
West Virginia.
A Careless pilot Punishsd.

A Careless Pilot PunAshed.
PARKERsBURG, April David Killer, pilot
of steamer Scioto, which collided with the
John Tomas near Steubenvills July 4, 1882,
causing the loss of seventy lives, was to-day
sentenced to fine of $500 and two years
imprisonment, the jury having returned a
verdict of manslaughter.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

Gibson Cots Alter GTOvermOr Murray.
WASHINGTON, April Mr.. A. NJ. Gibson
has addressed sharp letter to Chairman
Springer of the House committee on expend-
lures in the department of justice in which
he criticises in rather hard terms the action
of the committee in generating Governor
Murray of Utah. Among other things he
charges the committee with having ''swaI-
lowed the intolerable deal of sack ladled ont
by this modern Falstsff," and "graciously
accepting the modicum of explanation he
vouchsafed about the charges against him as
a complete indication" He then claims if
the committee will permit him to examine
the witnesses he will undertake to prove to
it's entire satisfaction that " while marshal of
Kentucky Eli 81. Murray Systematically de-
frauded the government By charging illegal
fees, &C., &C."
E0rfy. Eighth COnsFeSS... First Session.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
AGAIN !!
LITTLE NORTON
THE
GREAT CLOT]HLER

Is on deck for spring trade
continuous i'm his determine
ed and perseverfng efforts
to advertise Spring and
Summer Styles.
He is fIa the ocean of com.
petition loaded to the water
edge with q cargo Of fine
clothing.
Sailing into the Port of EIms
with the brightest hopes of
success with a shOwe of
drives and bargains, with "a
business view that must
win, with q live stock in q
live store,
SHOWING
q great aggregation of pro-
nONnced styles for boys and
children, exquisite novel;
ties for young mem and
youth, tasty and sensible
. 1k-HACAAGS AVE EUTNs
MULTIPLYING
trade by the inpregnabIe
buIVyarks of low prices.
Gaining in Public Favor
by tlAe tenacious adherence
to straightforward dealing.
PUSHING AND STREAMING
every business muscle to
lift cur trade into The
realms OfRnlastOdOnic great
ness.
Goods marked la plain
figures and sold as marked.
No credit given.
No credit asked.
Cash the falisnnanfc word.
Open evenings by the counterfeit
of a I uu moon
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

Base ball yesterday: At New York, Cleve'
lands z, Metropolitans O.; at Baltimore, Buf
falos 1, Baltimores 0; at Philadelphia. Ath
letics 8, Philadelphia 8; at Washington
Providence 10. Washinetons 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

A COMPETENT woman wishes q situation {.
"A COO, wAsh and iron or to do general houseworl
in private family, elderly people preferred Goot
reference, II required. Gall at
IS it, No. 100 WALLACE STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
WANTED

SITUATIONs by two girls, one to do general
Shousework, the other chambermaid, and is an
experienced nurse girl; best of reference Inquire
at 1872 HAMILTON STREET.
az 2tz
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
FIRE RECORD.
Two Children Burned to Death.

Two Children Burned TO DEATH.
MAN1srEE, Mich, April w. R. Hop
kins' house at Bear lake was burned on Sat
urday night. The fire took place while the
heads of the family were at a dance. Two
children locked III the house were burned to
death
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08

FUR RENT,
49, STORE old No. 175 NEW 67H Chapel stree
ES5ia centrally located, few doors above Skin
Eail Opera House; adapted to . restaurant or othe
business; basement kitchen alta 50. Apply at
az Its $50 CHURCH STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
EGYPT.

Escape OF a Garrison-Zebehr Offers to
Rescue Gordon.
CAIRO, April 7.-Telegrams from Berbel
report that the Sumbelouka garrison have
escsned after losing two men in an encounter
with the rebel besiegers. Pilgrims arriving
at Suakina report that the Kassala garrison
are safe.
Zebehr Pasha has offered to send bis son to
Khartoum to rescue Gei eral Gordon, re-
maininQ at Cairo himself as a hostage for
Gordon's safety.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-04-08
Ge-ald,ne UImer to Retire

BOSTON, April TIT is stated that Miss
Geraldine Ulmer of the Boston Ideal Opera
company will soon marry Mr.. Ide CT this
city and retire. Miss Agnes Stone. younger
sister of Maria Stone, now in Nell Guinne in
London, is to take Miss Ulmer's roles.