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Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Yachf Goes On the Rocks.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Sept. 21.-The sloop yacht Estelle, from Quisset to this city Sat urday afternoon, was struck by succession of squalls, became unmanageable and drifted on Black Rock. The occupants, Elisha H. Fisher, jr., silk dealer, his wife and two sons of Savary c. Hathaway, aged nineteen and eight years respectively, succeeded in climbing upon the rock, where they were drenched by heavy rain and the seas which broke nearly over the rock and chilled by the cold wind. A shelter was finally made of small boat which was in tow of the yacht and the mainsail which was cut from the wreck. Mrs. Fisher was wrapped in the iib sail, but as she is not of 8 vigorous con- stitution suffered intensely. The party re- mained in their exposed position until day light, when they were taken of by fishing boat The yacht is damaged beyond repair.
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Yellow Fever i'm RrookIyn.

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-Two fatal cases of yellow fever are reported from the Long Is- land College hospital in Brooklyn. The victims are J. Benson and W. Hides Both were sailors on the British steamship African, which arrived at this port three days ago from Baracoa, on the northeast coast of Cuba The health officials say that there is not the slightest danger of the disease spread ing here, as the season is now too far ad- vanced, and the weather is fast becoming too cold for the continuance of the scourge of low attitudes.
 Domingo Morales, from Havana by steam CT few days ago, is i'll at the Hotel Espano Americana of what the attending physician declares to be yellow fever
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
TELEGRAPHTC JOTTTNGs.

Base ball yesterday: At Louisville, Ath- letics 10, Louisvilles F at St. Louis, St.. Louis 15, Brooklyn 4; at Columbus, Colum- bus 3, Metropolitans, 1.
 The London Daily Telegraph states that Sir R. B. D. Morier, at present. British minis ter to Spain, will succeed Lord Duferin as ambassador to Turkey.
 Frank Crysler, the ex-amateur champion light weight, and Patrick Judd, novice, fought with ''kid' gloves in an uptown gym Queensbury rules. The fight, which lasted twenty three rounds and occupied one hour and twenty-three minutes, was desperate one, resulting in victory for oEySler.
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A HORSE CAB RUN DOWN.
Crashed Into By a Train and Several
 MunE

Persons Injured.
 NEwARK, N. J., Sept. 21.-At 10:10 o'clock tonight the railway train on the Pennsyl- varlia railroad ran into horse car No. at the Market street depot crossing, fatally injuring one passenger and seriously injuring several others The horse car was crowded and it is marvellous that the calamity was not greater The names of the injured are: Mrs Thomas J. Laughlan, of 27 Nichols street, right leg and both arms cut off and injured in the head; Thomas J. Laughlan, bruised and se-
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A Maw nnrnan

ROCHESTER, N- Y., Sept. 21.-Dr Lewis Swift of the Warner observatory to-day re- -eelved telegram from Wolf, German astronomer, announcing the discovery of an other comet verified last night at Strassburg. IFS posl ton was right ascension 21 h. 15 m Ss S., declination north % h. g m 54 seconds, moving slowly northeast. It is rep resented as being bright and is in the con stehatlon Pegasus where it will remain for some time. Dr. Swift made a thorouph search this evening, but as the sky was hazy failed to find it.
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A New York Showman's Enterprise.
 VIENNA, Sept 21.-The proprietor of a New York museum has offered the authori- ties $3, 900 for the body of Kammerer, the anarchist who was hanged here yesterday for complicity in several murders. The offer has been refused.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
A SundCv murder.

PIrTsBURe, Sept. 21.-A special from Elizabeth says: Four men reached the house of Theodore Dwyer, few miles from here, at late hour last night After spending the greater part of the night drinking they stated to leave, when they began fighting over some dispute. The men then left the house, but one of them named James Peter son turned and after talking to Dwyer a few minutes shot him dead. Peterson, who be- longs to good family, was arrested and locked in jail protesting his innocence.
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mud CAMPAIGN.
The Platform of the American POIit-
 fcal Alliance

The Platform Of she American POIit-
 1caI Alliance
 BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 21.-The following is the platform adopted by the American Polit, ical Alliance, which has nominated Captain W. T. Ellsworth, of Pennsylvania, and Chas. H. Waterman, of New York, for President and Vice President of the United States:
 We demand the repeal of the present natu- ralization laws, and the passage of an act by the Congress of the United States making g residence of twenty-one years necessary to enable foreigners to vote or kold official po- sitions in this country, except when such foreign born citizens have served in the army or navy of the United States.
 The passage of an act of Congress prohibit- ing the formation of political organizations composed of foreigners exclusively.
 The rights of suffrage to American born females, same as to males.
 Opposition to the importation and at- tempted colonization of foreigners and pau pers from foreign countries and the absolute suppression of Chinese immigration.
 The opportunity to vote directly for Presi- dent and Vice President of the United States, through and by an amendment to the constitution of the United States.
 The native born citizens, white and col ored, to rule and make the laws of this country.
 No appropriation of public lands for sec tartan purposes.
 vided by the constitution, to be maintained and protected.
 A free ballot and fair count.
 The Biggest Election Bet on Record.
 OIL CrrY, Sept. 21.-V. c. Place of Sandy Lake, near this city, at present manager of the Pinas Atlas Gold and Silver Mining company at Las Vegas, N. M, and Charles M. Shannon, of the Hughes & Shannon cop per works at Clifton, have made the largest bet on the result of the presidential election thus far on record. Place bet 8 new mill recently erected at cost of $40, GOO, and all the company's mines and property, in cluding the mercantile establishment, all valued at $500, 1000, against Hughes & Shan non's copper property, valued at $500, GOO. The necessary papers have been made out and placed in the hands of 6 stakeholder pending the result of the election. Place bets on Blaine and Shannon on Cleveland.
 Chairman Jones Steps Down.
 ALBANY, Sept. 21.-George O. Jones, through whose exertions the Greenback party in this State has maintained it's vitality fol several years, has retired from it's manage ment. When the Greenback State committed met at the De1avan House yesterday fol reorganization MT. Jones offered res olutions protesting against the Peoples ar. rogatiDg 10 itself the right to manage the canvass, and demanding that all work done and money expended shall be by the officers of the National party. Only two votes fa vored these statements among the twenty-five members present and MT. Jones indignantly resigned his position as chairman and mem Der of the State committee after denouncine General Butler
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POLITICAL.
New Voters.

All Blaine and Logan supporters who expect to vote New Haven this fall for the first time should see that application to be made an elector is al once made out for them and signed by an electoI and given to the registrar of the ward. Such ap pication can be made at the Republican headquar- ters during any day or evening except Sunday.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Circus Men Put Under Arrest.

ATcH1soN, Kan, Sept. 21.-A special from Washington, Kansas, says sixteen circus men were arrested there yesterday by the sheriff of Jewell county Yesterday afternoon they were taken to Greenleaf by the sheriff of Washington county. At o'clock last night one hundred men arrived there from Burr Oak and at last accounts five hundred men were at the depot awaiting developments while the circus was performing. The Burr Oak people demanded the arrest of Orton and his son The crowd was orderly.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
The Lnat ofa Rafad Trto-

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept. 21.-W H. Clemont shot himself this morning, saying to his wife that he was tired of life. He died this afternoon in great agony. He was the last of three brothers, all of whom came to tragic ends. One, Lew Clemont, was the leader of one of the most successful gangs of bank robbers of the last half century, and died in Philadelphia prison from the effects of wounds received in an attempt to rob a bank
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Campaign Meetings. Senator Q. H. Platt will sneak st

 Warehouse Point, Monday September 9. Somers, Tuesday, September 23 Bridgeport, Wednesday, September 24 Thompsonville, Thursday, September s3 Putnam Friday. September 26. Brookside Park, Saturday, September 27. Eastford, Tuesdaay, egday sseptemm6teTh sd4e m6tah1 s0: Waterbury, Friday, October 3. Torrington, Tuesday, October II. Waterbury, Monday, November 3.
 Senator Joseph R. Hawley will speak at Middletown, Monday, September 9 New London, Tuesday, September 23. Meriden, Wednesday, September 24 South Norwalk, Monday, October 6. Norfolk, Tuesday, October T.. Greenwich. Wednesday, October 8. Holland, Thursday, October 9. Norwalk Wednesday. October 15. Bridgeport, Thursday, October 16. Birmingham, Friday, October F. Stratford, Monday, October 27 Southington, Wednesday, October g.
 General Adam E. King will speak at Bethel. Monday. September 9. South Manchester Tuesday, September 8. Norwich. Wednesday, September 24: Thomaston, Thursday, September g. Naugatuck, Friday September 26. Brookside Park, Saturday, September 27. New Haven, Monday. September 29. Torrington, Tuesday, September 30. Ansonia, Wednesday, October 1. New Britain, Thursday, October 2. Rockville, Friday. October 3.
 Judge J. B. Quillinan will speak at Norwa1k, Wednesday, September 24 Naugatuck Friday, September 26. Brookside Park Saturday, September 27. Southington, Wednesday, October 8.
 Patrick O'Farrell will speak at Birmingham, Monday, September 9. Montowese Tuesday, September 8. Bridgeport, Wednesday, September 24. New Hartford, Thursday, September S5. Greenwich, Friday, September 26. Branford, Saturday, September q.
 Hon. Henry B. Harrison will speak at New Haven, Monday, September 2a.
 John A. Tibbitts will speak at wallngford, Monday, September 9.
 Hon. James T. Breen will speak at Thomaston Thursday. September g. Branford, Saturday, September 27.
 Hon. J. B. Husted will speak at Birmingham, Monday, September 22 Danielsonville, Tuesday, September g. Hon. J. P. Deliver of Iowa, will speak at Norwalk, Wednesday, September 24
 Rufus S. Pickett will speak at Montowese, Tuesday, September 23 Victor Belanger, of Worcester, Gin the French Ian
 guage) will speak at Waterbury, Wednesday, September 2f. WiIlimantic, Thursday, September 9. Taftville, Friday, September 26.
 Hon. Joseph L. Barbour will speak at Torrington, Tuesday, September 30. Bridgeport, Friday, October B.
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WILLIAM H. WHEELER.

A large number of one and two-family cottage from $i $50 to $2, 800 on easy installments.
 S. L.. BLATCHLEY GC SONS,
 I6 Exchange Building o,,fA In 6S
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FOR RENT, &A FIVE Rooms within five minutes walk of F@a.ii the City Market. Water closet, water and sll..A gas Five rooms No. 24 Spring street, near the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad shops Small house of five rooms, No. 10 Louis street, Fair Haven; city water. Apply to
 J. HELLER, au2s 792 Chapel street or 98 Olive street.
 FOR RENT, <4A FIRST floor 757 State street, SIS; 8 rooms #:;s second floor, $9; third floor, rooms, $8; -ssA third floor rooms, $lS; first noor, rooms, s and Bradley suitable for laundry light business Inquire at 146 Crown street.
 a1l25 GLOSON HALL.
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wealthy pork packer, has eloped with Alex ander Nervon, employed in Mr. Turnbulls packing establishment for number of years as slaughterer. She is described as hand some and as 8 member of the South Side Episcopal church choir. Nervon is said to have acquired some means of his own and is a man of fina nhysical annaaranca.
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were shock; Mrs. Laugh1an's sister, arm bruised; Ferdinand C.. Schmidt, 1O2 Oliver 1 street, bruised in the back and face and se- were shock to the spine; Mrs. Schmidt, se- were shock; Miss Etta Fountaine, 146 Oliver street, leg bruised. The cause of the acci- dent is attributed to the carelessness of the
 horse car driver
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22

CINCINNATI, o. Sept. 21.-The stove moulders' strike is at an end at last after nine months of weary anxiety and much bit ter feeling engendered between the men and the manufacturers. The union finding the manufacturers determined to adhere to the position they had taken finally resolved to send delegation to confer with them, which was done. The conference was satisfactory to both parties and the result was that sever al of the old employees have gone to work as though no strike had occurred. Thirteen of the union men were at work yesterday at Redway & Benton's, and about the same number at William Resor 6 company's and the Favorite Stove Works eompany's and the Chamberlain Stove eompany's works will this new arrangement and no further trouble at any of the shops is looked for.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
FrefeIat Traina In Co1Ifafnn,

PARIS, Ky, Sept. 21.-Two freight trains collided at Cunningham station, on the Kentucky Central extension, near here to- day. James Hampton, engineer of one of the trains, had both legs badly crushed and has small chance of recovery A carload of mer- ehandise and several empty fiat and box cars were badly smashed. One of the engines WAS throWn acroSs the track
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22

LONDON, Sept. 21.-The Standard again asserts in 8 leading editorial the truth of the story that the Invincib1es are in London plotting to murder high personages and de- seroy valuable property
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Elaine and Logan Voters.

Every male citizen of the age of twenty one years who has resided in this State for year and in this town for six months previous to November 4th 1884 is entitled to be made an elector and vote at the next presidential election if properly regis tered.
 Every Blaine and Logan voter should now regis ter.
 Application for registration can now be made at any time, day evening, at Republican headquar ters corner Of Church and Grown streets.
 LUCIUs P. DEMING,
 Chair1n an Republican Town Committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
THE CHOLERA.
Fewer Cases Reported at Naples.

NAPLES, Sept. 21.-There were 2S7 new cases of cholera in Naples up to noon to-day. This indicates decrease in the violence of the epidemic. A slight increase is noticed in the suburbs.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
mAXOR BULKELEY AT HOME,

Surprised to Find That a mrs. MI. G.
 BuIkeIey accompanied Him.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Sept. 21.-Among the passengers who arrived at New York this morning on the steamer Alaska was Mayor Morgan G. Bulkeley, of Hartford On the list of cabin passengers appears the name of Mrs. M. G. Bulkeley, but the Mayor is as much surprised anyone to hear that the lady accompanies him. There is no such person as the lady mentioned The Mayor
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Ch,nese Troops DX1ng L1ke Sheet

HoNG KoNG, Sept. 21.-Advices from Foo Chow state that August 19 8 terrible cholera epidemic was reported from Annoy. The Chinese troops at the latter place were dying like rotten sheep.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
At tho TVfgxvam-Tenth Ward Blaine and Logan Club.

The Tenth ward Republicans will hold meeting for election of officers this Monday evening it o'clock at the wigwam on Sperry street. At the same place on Wednesday evening a public meet ing will be held at which Prof. William E. Chand ler's glee club will sing and addresses will be made by the following named gentlemen: Prof. William K Townsend, Edwin B. Gager of Birmingham, Hon l.. M Hubbard of WallingfOrd
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22

The meeting of the N. D. Sperry Mounted Guart was adjourned Thursday night until Tuesday even ing September 23rd, 1884, on account of our mex The Republicans turned out in great force to re ceive him. All those who have not joined th' Guard please send their name and address to tht
 F. c. DICKERhAN,
 Gncr.n nfnrr
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
mURDRRED FOR HIs MONEX.

An old Man Killed and Ills Pockets
 R1hed.
 PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 21.-R. Pickler, an old and prominent citizen of Lewis coun- ty, Washington Territory, mysteriously dis appeared two weeks ago. Search was made for some days without success. Yesterday his body was found under such cireum- stances as to leave no doubt that he had been foul1y murdered Picker was known tc have several thousand dollars in his posses sion. The murder was doubtless committed to obtain this money. There is no clue to the perpetrators. Two men are strongly sus- pected of the crime, but both have disap- peared. There is great excitement over the tragedy.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept 21.-A race of one hundred miles for $500 side was run at the Union base ball park this afternoon between c. II. Anderson on one side and three men named by Larry Kavanagh on the other, and Anderson to change horses every mile, the other riders to change every two miles, using ten horses on each side. The race was close and exciting up to about the ninetieth mile, when his horse became unmanageable and he lost about mile. He could not regain the ground and was beaten by about mile. Captain Bellaire, the referee, decided that Kavanagh had won. The race commenced at D. m and finished at 6:30.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Singular Accident to a Bo,

YoUNGToWN, O., Sept. I.-Henry Martln, fifteen years old, while running with an open knife in his hand last night stumbled and fell. The blade penetrated his heart, caus- ing instant death. Surgeons were called and upon examination it was found that the heart was nearly cut in two.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
THE CORNER STONE LAID.
A New Catholic Church In Bridge
 

A New Catholic Church In Fridge
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Sept. 21.-The corner stone of the Church of the Sacred Heart was laid to-day with impressive ceremonies in the presence of thousands of people. A brief service took place at the spot where the altar is to stand and at the corner stone pray CTS were said, the litany recited and the stone blessed. Then the procession eiroled the foundation walls, sprinkling holy water and returned, when Vicar General Hughes imme- diately laid the stone. Contributions were then received and Rev. Father Harty, of Wa terbury, standing on the site of the altar preached eloquent and impressive sermon. The Vicar General was robed in his full vest
 ments and the altar boys, acolytes and others, the former carrying the silver trowel and golden font, were robed in cassoeks and lace surplices. The sermon concluded the exercises of the afternoon. The usual col lection of manuscript, papers, coins, etc., etc., will be deposited in leaden box and placed in the stone. To the person who to- day gave the largest sum by envelope towards the stone will be awarded the silver troWel, valued at $75. Rev. Father Cremin enter tained the visiting pastors at his pastoral res
 idence after the conclusion of the ceremo- nies. Rev. Father J. Cooney and Rev. Father J. Russell, of New Haven, were among the attendants. Rev. Father Mu1hol- land of New Haven acted as sub-deacon.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22

The Republicans of the Tenth ward will dedicate
 their new wigwam to the cause of Blaine and Logan on Wednesday evening, September 24 at o'clock on Sperry street. on which occasion Professor Will
 liam E. Chandler,s glee club will sing Addresses W K Townsend, Edwin B. Gager of Birmingham, Hon I, If Waliinpforl
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NSuHh Ward
Tenth Ward Wfgwann.

There will be a meeting of the Irish-American Blaine and Logan club this evening at 97 Broadway All Irish Independents are invited to attend. Per order Committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22

A SITUATION by competent woman to cook "A wash and iron or to do general homework il small family. Good reference if required. In quire at 279 HAMILTON STREET, caO1 t&
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Tenth Ward Rally,


On Monday evening next the wigwam which has just been erected on sperry street will be opened ward club organization will be completed and ad dresses will be made by good speakers.
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THE FRANCO-CHINRsE WAR.

Catholic Chapels Destroyed at Canton. PARIS, Sept. 21.-The Catholic missions of this city have received telegraphie advices from Hong Kong to the effect that the Chinese have destroyed several Catholic
 chapels and dwellings in the province of
 Canton and that six thousand Christians are
 homeless
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
The Chtnese Papers esett1ng sareast1c.

HoNG KoNG, Sept. 21.-The Chinese jour nals describe Admiral Courbet as resembling one suffering from St. Vitus' dance on ac- count of fear during the bombardment of the Min forts. They declare that he was full of suppressed valor before battle and like a dog with his tail between his legs thereafter.
 The shoeshops, which may be regarded as the commercial barometer of the Chinese cities, closing up to an alarming extent. The Chinese have offered a reward of 30,000 taels for the destruction of any French yes sel, 5000 taels for the head of commander and 5000 taels for the head of any lesser officer of & ship.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Logan Addresses Monster Meeting

Logan Addresses Monster Meeting.
 YOUNGSTOWN, Sept. 21.-The Republican campaign in Mahoning Valley, the great coal and iron district of Ohio, was opened yeoter- day by the presence of General Logan, Con gressman William D. Kelley, General Moves and other prominent speakers. The demon stration was the largest ever witnessed in eastern Ohio. The crowd was estimated at from thirty thousand to thirty-fve thousand persons, marching clubs in uniforms being present from Cleveland, Pittsburg, Warren, Niles, Girard, Mineral Ridge, Garfield, Lee tonia, Alliance, Beaver Falls, Fallston, West Middlesex, Sharon, Greenville, Hubbard and other small towns. The industrial display of the iron manufactories was the finest ever witnessed in Ohio. On the fair grounds General Logan and other speakers addressed the people Last night there was monster torch1ight procession Judge Kelley and General Moves made speeches, Kelley in the opera house and Moves to an overflow meet ing,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-22
Building Lots.

1 have tract of land, finely situated, close by West Haven Green, on Church street. 400 feet front and 200 feet deep, which will sell $5 per front foot, will take less for the whole of it. There is nothing else fayorably located that be bought nearly as low. EDWARD A. RAY.
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Children Carry Matches To Bed.

Children Carry MatcELes To Bed.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept 21--sam and Will Willis, aged respectively four and two, were put to bed by their mother this after noon to take nap. Sam carried box of matches with him and striking one in the bed both boys were burned to death. The mother and Mrs. .Hoyde were badly burned in trying to extinguish the fire.