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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25

THE tribunal appointed by the coal
trade to fix the mining rate for the ensu-
ing six months in railroad mines, met on
the 18th at Pittsburgh, Pa, and discussed
the question at length, but adjourned
without arriving at any conclusion.
THE FrenchItroops recently sustained a
defeat at the hands Of the Chinese at Tam
sui. They were outfianked and compelled
to retire to their ships, with loss of sew
enty men. The Chinese beheaded the
dead and wounded on the field.
On the evening Of the 18th a disgraceful
riot occurred at Birmingham Eng., on the
occasion of Conservative meeting. The
collision was brought about by the Lib
erals organizing a counter. demonstr alton
in the Immediate vicinity. Many of the
participants were injured.
On the 18th the eleventh annual National
| Conference of Charities and Corrections
began its sessions in st. Louis, Mo-, Presi-
dent Letchworth in the chair. The dele.
gates were welcomed to the city by Mayor
Ewing, and to the State by Governor Crit.
| tenden.
AN epidemic Of smallpox is raging near
| Aurora, Oak.
| In Paris fears are expressed that Ger.
many is dipping France ON the Congo mat
| ter.
ON the IA h the National Academy of
! Science began its annual session at Provi-
dence, r. l.
SEVERAL writs of attachment were is
| sued in New York on the 14th against the
Texas Pacific Railroad.
| AT Naples on the 145h fifty.seven new
cases and forty three deaths from cholera
were reported.
CANADIAN detectives think they are on
the track of four men who are respon-
sible for the recent dynamite explosion at
| the Parliament building, Quebec.
A LARGE number of men were arrested
| in various parts of Ohio on the 14th, on the
charge Of voting illegally.
| ONE of the Paris newspapers asserts
| that alarming news received from China
| is being withheld from the public by the
| Government.
MERCHANTS of Baltimore, Md, had is
conference with Pennsylvania Railroad
| officials on the 14.h in reference to the
move made by that company against the
Baltimore & Ohio line.
| MAUD S. tried to lower her Cleveland
| record al 1dILIOEuY SOHusS Ou tu6 4tGui
but owing to high wind and cool atmos-
phere the little mare failed in her at
| tempt.
The annual session of the American
Public Health Association began at Lied
erkranz Hall, st. Louis, Mo-, on the 14sh,
with good attendance OF delegates. At
the evening session Mayor Ewing and
Governor Crittenden officially welcomed
the delegates on behalf of the city and
State.
THE steamer Oregon of the Cunard
/ Line, which left New York at 9:37 a. M,
October 9Th, arrived at Queenstown the
morning of the 18th, The National
steamer America, which left New York
| FIVE minutes after the Oregon, had not
been sighted.
On the 18th the F ench Chambers
1 convened, and the Government at once in
| troduced demand for credit of 10,S00,'
600 francs for the expenses of the cana.
paign in Tonquin. The measure was re-
ferred to committee.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25

"A chicago MISS q N1lSS bAOTSs anu AmbLOSIu'
OF Miss Hattie She is Now Muster Harry
A Singular, but Authenticated Case of
Change of Sex.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, October IL.
A case of change of sex, which by rea..
son of the prominence of the parties has
attracted considerable interest, has just
b IN made public. Mr.. John G. S Try, of
the Gardner & Spry Lumber Company, IS
a well-knowu, wealthy and respected
citizen. His residence is upon the
northwest corner of Looms and
West Monroe street, fashionable neigh,
borhood. His family consisted OF four
girls and three boys up to about two
months ago. He now has four boys and
three eir4s. The eldest daughter, Miss
Eliza Sprv, was married few years ago
to MIR. John Harvey, of the firm OF
Harvey Bros, others, but y now
q widow. The second daughter, MISS
Harriet Spry was trought up as q
irI and considered herself as sucn.
Much care was spent gu her framing and
education. She attended the West DIVE
sion Hish School, aud was frequent
visitor to the Natatorium, where she was
considered an expert swimmer. Het
powerful frame, awkward movement
and athletic manner excited suspicion
among her girl friends. ahe maze
rapid aud satisfactory progress
with her staoies. Ihere came
a time when q maHlY down adorned mel
upper lip. Her voice, too, deepenea iFoiE
lts NOT unp easant con- ratio and was a.
+orno+ad with the fuli-cheSt tones OIL
basso. The young women OF tue schoot
were quick to see al THESE lhoiealio pIIt'
and their suspicious were aroused: lug
matter was brought to the attehtioh ..
the teachers, and Miss Hattie was sen
home. When Miss Hattie had been hoins
some days she had private anu cum
dantiaI conversation with her mother:
which resulted in the calling OIL an emf
nent surgeon, Dr. Moses Gunn' Wei
known in medical circles, an 8 pfetlnf
mary examination aud corroboratory elF
nnmstanees decided all parties tnat al
oneration was necessary " hen TINS
was concluded, Miss Harriet, now harry,
Spry, put on suit OF heF DFotnsl
clothes, had her hair cut, bought
razor and entered upon new caEeel q :"
voune man. A day or two ago, 10 com.
nany with his brother, ne departed lo VT
school for boys and young men III tns
CITY of BOSTON, Wher4 at last accounts
was prosecuting his studies diilgenay
ord ftfino himself for the battle OF me-
number Of physicians spoken 49, 49,
upon this very interesting case say tAot -
are few like it on record ID ths oooAs y
medical science.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
MlsCELLANEoUg.

On the 18th the new Roman Catholic
Caurch, st. Charles Borrmeo's, in Balti-
more, Nd. was consecrated and opened to
public worship. Archbishop Gibbons was
assisted by Vicar. General Michigan, and
other clergy men oficiated.
The UniGt9 States Supreme Court re-
assembled onS be 18Th with full bench.
On the 10 Ne Natiepal Lauudrymen's
Association meg in c61vention in Phila-
dsiphia' Pa;-YisA 200 delegates in attend.
Washington did catches s. ate that the
American aoyernr Rnt has not been asked
to mediate in tn Franco.Ghinese din;
Guilty. 81 "
THE Chinese 1t 1000 men, including
their generals, n,fth7 recent engagement
with the French 4 KAp. ~
For the twentAfoeA@5 hours ended the
evening Of the q 1856 ssash cases Of
cholera we're repoorlSa9in Italy .,thd ninety
nine deaths. III,
IN French Parliamen dry circles it is
believed that if the Cabf.et consent the
Chamber of Deputies, at its next session,
will vote to abolish duties on cereals.
AT its meeting in Washington on tie
18th the Interna ional Prime Meridian Com
ference adopted the meridian OF Greens
witch. The representatives. of France and
Brazil did not vote, and the representa-.
tive of San Domingo voted against it.
On the 14th boys employed in Pitts
burgh lPa.) glass factories struck for
higher wa g4s.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
CRIMES AND CAsuALTTEg,

on the Och Henry Simmons, an old and
respected pioneer of Oregon, committed
suicide near Salem, blowing out his brains.
He became insane over heavy financial
losses. Simmons was prominently identi.
aed with the early history Of Oregon.
on tho 9th the vile Of Joseph Shirley,
residing near Lstart, W. Va, was instant
ly killed by lightning. She was sitting in
her room with one o. her little girls when
The bolt descended BY the side OF the chin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
DYNAMlrERS, WORK.


chc New Parliament Building at Quebec
BADLY Shaken by Two Explosions of by.
namite-Two Men Injured But No Loss of:
Life-The Shock Felt Throughout the
CITY.
QUEBEC, CAM, October IL.
Early yesterday afternoon an explosion
occurred at the arliament building, de-
stroging considerable portion of the
masonry and windows of the new build
Ing, which is just being rooted in. The
explosion at first was supposed to have
been the boiler of the engine used for
hosting material, but this was found not
20 be the case. Neither can it be attributed
to gas. The general impression appears
to be that the explosion was caused by
dynamite, but as none of this ingredient
Is used on the works, the mystery is how
it came there. The workmen all being
away at dinner, nobody but one man was
Injured and he escaped with slight cut
from piece of stone. The shock was
severe all over the city.
The explosion did considerable damage
to the windows in the vicinity of the.
Parliament-house. Almost all the win
dows in the house itself in the section
where the explosion occurred are shat
tered. Mertel, q workman, and Charlie
bois, contractor, were the only persons
Injured, and those but slightly. The
Gsmage by the first explosion was a con-
siderable hole of about twelve feet
by Ave wide, blown out of the wall on
the third story, and directly over the
right hand entrance to the assembly
chamber, and near the place where the
speakers chair is situated. The second
explosion occurred in the northeast cor
ner. The stone forming he support of the
building is badly bulged, aud it is doubt
full If it can be repaired without letting
down the whole wall. Whatever reason
there may be for wishing the destruction
of the building, there is no room
to doubt that dynamite was used. A.
searching investigation into the cause of
the explosion is now in progress.
Everylhlp is quiet in the neighborhood,
and section of the battery is patrolling
the grounds about the building. The
Government was waiting the completion
of the building to call the house together
for the dispatch of business. The
building had heen SO far advanced that
only part OF tie roof remained unfin-
ished.
Regarding the cause of the explosion
the French employees state that the
work was done by Irish dVnamiters.
While some Irish citizens think, and
the opinion is shared by great many,
that the French workmen did the deed
with view of injuring the contractor,
but for what reason is not apparent,
as it is said the contractor and the
men are on the best terms. Serious
trouble is feared between the French.
and Irish should the accusations be cal
ried much further
The Cabinet has decided to issue a..
proclamation offering reward of $1,000
Tor information regarding the authors of
the outrage. Gu4rds have been placed on
all powder magazines connected with the
citadel, military stores and cartridge fac
tory.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

OTTAWA, CAN. October 13.-The SUBJ
iect of conversation tonight Is the blow
Ing up of the Parliament buildings at
Quebec. All precautions were taken here
III the way of extra policemen at the Par
lament buildings.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
THE PRIZE RING
The Sabbath Disvcrated BY Couple of
Brutal Exhibitions of the g Manly Art of
S,If-Esefenses'
PITrsBURGH, Pa, 0ctobe

/. Brutal Exhibitions of the sena5nIy Art of
Sslf-Defense.''
PITTSBURGH, Pa, October 49,
A desperate prize-fght tor $500
side took place at White Hall ye>ter-
day morning at daybreak. III. puatl-
lists, Tnom.s Ma oney and Chas. Mccoy.
are well known in sporting circles,
and for three or four weeks past have
had the fight quietly arranged. The
ring was twenty-four feet, AMI the fight
was governed by the London prize ring
rules.
In the first round Mccoy displayed the
most science, but Maloney5 exercised
considerable caution and kept we'll
outside the reach of Mccoy. The round
ended by both men cdnching and falling,
Mccoy undermost.
In the second round both meji exhibited
good smuggling proelivities, Though Mccoy
had the best of it, Maloney being tilaily
knocked off his pins.
In the seventh round HIcCoy was
knocked down by poweKul right.
handler, whicn bruised his jaw badly.
The eighth round was all in favor OF
Mccoy, who punished is opponent ter
ribiy. nIaioney was now beaten, and in
the eleventh round was sent flying acros
the ring by a rasping lett-hander from
McCo The blow landed on the victim s
neck below the right ear, and Knocked
him senseless. He failed so come 10
time, and Mccoy was declared the
winner, after fighting thlrty-tfge minutes.
Both men were terribly punished.
NEW YORK, October Is.
During a fight at BiissyiIle, L. l., yes.
terdaybetween Jim Fraser and Mike Brady
the police appeared upon the scene, dis.
persing the mob by firing upon them.
One man, named Frank Kelly was hit in
the arm and is said to be severely iu-
iufed No arresss were made, but war
rants will be issued for the principals
and their hackers this morning.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25
SINGULAR FREAK OF NATURE.

A Chicago Miss a Miss N" More, and Instead
of Miss Hattie She is Now Master Harry
A Singular, but Authenticated Case of
Change of Sex,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-25

fhc New Parliament Building at Quebec
BADLY Shaken by Two Explosions of Dy-
namite-Two Men Injured But No Loss of:
Lite-The Shock Felt Throughout the
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
FAIR HAVEN.

 Notes of Life on Roth Sides the Quin-
 nipfac.
 Most of the owners of trotting horses are having them clipped, claiming it is better for the steeds.
 Mr. Edward s. Dayton is making suc- cess with his skating rink which he recently opened in Clinton.
 Twelve oyster -dredge steamers were moored at the wharves in Quinnipiac river over the Sabbath
 There were many who went to Hamilton Park on Friday to the race. Nelson Palmer's horse took first money.
 A blacksmith shop has been opened in the building in the rear of Henry L. Parker's drug store.
 Mir. W. Pitt Niles has moved into his handsome new residence on Center street which he had built under his own supervis- ion.
 MT. A. H. Cargi1l, who has been quite in disposed, threatened seriously with pneumo- mia, was much better yesterday and is in hopes to be out of doors soon.
 Conductor Bacon, of the Hartford division of the Consolidated road, has bought build ing lot on Pine street, and will build thereon a residence for himself and family at once.
 Mir. Charles Hughes returned home on Sat urday from short visit to Greenport and vicinity in Long Island.
 The chief engineer and the members of Hose Company No. of the borough fire de pertinent have been invited to attend the annual concert and ball of Hook and Ladder company No 1, of Meriden, on Thanksgiving eve.
 New silk hats, coats, gloves, suppers, etc., and giving up money wagered on the recent election are now in order. Two or three suppers take place this evening, paid by the losers Several new hats, boots, and gloves can be seen on the street for the next few days, and cigars will be quite plentiful. The Republicans concede the election to the
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 The annual meeting of the Naugatuck rail- road takes place on Wednesday in Bridge port.
 The quartette of this city sing at con- cert in the Ansonia Opera House on Wednes- day evening.
 MT. Arthur S. Osborne, son of President A, D. Osborne of the Second National bank, will mostSprobably be rendered the position of executive secretary to the next Governor of Connecticut.
 David Bradley, better known as "Major ' Bradley, of Cheshire, who was struck by an engine near Hartford Friday night, died in the Hartford hospital Saturday. His son from this city took charge of the remains.
 An electric train, composed of combina- tion car and parlor coach, makes the distance from Boston to New York on the New En- to Willimantic, eighty-fve miles, without a stop.
 A new fish has appeared in the Housatonic river the past season. Old fishermen pro- nounce it to be cross between the prickle- back and black bass. The flesh is solid and sweet and the fish are gamey on the line Bridgeport Standard.
 Since there are still inquiries for the excel lent little "Housemother" sent out by the Aid society of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church they have decided to place it on sale. It may be found at Judds bookstore, Chapel street Price, soc. per copy.
 For some time the interior of the organ at First Baptist church, Bridgeport, has been undergoing extensive alterations and inn provements at the hands of William P. Gard ner and assistants, of this city. The organ waa- about sixty years old and was used by the old St. Johns church of New York Tho Launch of the General merwIn.
 We learn from MT. Henry Sutton that tho schooner General s. E. Merwin will bt launched from the West Haven shipyard weather permitting, on Wednesday, Novem her 19 at ? n m
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
Serenity And Composure As Com trasted With Testfness And EbuI- l1tiOns of Anger-Sermon At the First M. E. Church.

Serenity And Composure As Con-
 trasted With Testtness And EbuI-
 IItiOns of Anger-SermOn At the
 First M. E. Church.
 Rev. Dr. Goodsell at the First NJ. B. church preached discourse last evening on the subject: Christian Help for Besetting Sins-Anger." The preacher with much force and power treated the subject, giving vivid and clear illustrations and inconc1uding holding up the gospel cure for the disease. The preacher wildly pictured in a few, terse, vigorous words the hold which the besetting sin in question gains over it's victims. Right eous anger and indignation were to be distin- guished from sinful rage and anger. The victim of guilty ebullitions of anger should r be exceedingly careful not to confound these with righteous indignation. The speaker said he told the ladies yesterday at the Bible readings of the case of man who fell into this error who when an unwelcome communication was made to him grew red in the face while his eyes flashed fire and his mouth assumed a tight, set, rigorous expression. Still the an- pered man did not speak. Then one fearing a storm about to burst exclaimed soothingly, s'Don't get angry" To which the man replied: I am nOC angry, l HI On1y uII1 It was ID this way that frail humanity mistakes guilty qualities for innocent: The speaker was of the opinion that people disposed to anger should avail themselves of friendly counsel and help in the cure of the vice, but the great radical cure was the grace of God. Confession to God of wrong done in anger should be supplemented by confession to those whom we have injured. Be it even little child the confession should be made. 4 case was mentioned of gentleman who, enslaved by the vice in question, helped to break his chains by talk ing short walk up stairs and down, if at home, before answering, if fearful he was about to explode in wrath. He thus aston ished his family greatly day. When about to sit down to eat vexing question came and he rushed up stairs and back be- fore answering This gave him an interval to calm himself and had the desired effect. The gifted speaker grandly closed his address with reference to gentleman of wealth and position and great usefulness who had attained to calm Christian serenity through the grace of God, so that he was like the capped high mountain serene at the top while black and lightning charged clouds sWirIed and rolled beneath.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
1tHs Kasy To see

That as they are manufacturers as well as
 dealers, Brooks & Co.,, Chapel and State
 streets, are much better able to furnish
 articles in the fur line of satisfactory it than
 all others English seal plushes, Alaska seal
 sacoues and so on through the list can be furnished tailor made, of perfect fit, and to suit the notion of the most exacting. Every thing in the fur line kept in stock and made to order. Beaver and chinchilla trimmings, now so popular with the ladies, in every va riety. Elegant stock of robes. Exquisite fur rugs noticeable speciality, if Brooks can be said to have speciality. By the way, silk hats are in great demand among gentle men just now. Brooks leads aIl dealers in variety and excellence of stock in hatg.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17

Last night an exceedingly interesting tenn perance meeting was held at the Seamen's Bethel: Superintendent Thrasher conducted
 the exercises. The Sanford girls orchestra were present, and as usual furnished excel lent music. After the opening exercises short addresses were made by Dr. Frank Gallagher, William H. Conklln, MT. Clark and Captain Smith. The Sunday night tenn perance meetings held at the Bethel are pro- ductive of much good, and will be continued.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
WEST HAVEN.

The John c. Anderson Shore Res-
 idence-A Lonely Campaign Flag
 Increase Of Business-Ehe Annual Quietude.
 The shore residence of MT. John o. Ander- son on Beach street, near the Caleb $. Malt by residence, is fast nearing completion. The walls are roofed and the fancy tower which adorns the southeast corner is about finished The interior work has been begun. The fin ishing inside will be very superior. The best materials both in brick and choice woods have been used. The building is a very handsome addition to the shore and is much admired.
 The fine Indian summer weather of the past few days has been improved by many in taking drive along West Haven shore and further down along the coast of the Sound.
 The Blaine and Logan flag still waves in front of the postof6ce, a reminder now of disappointed hopes and wasted red fire, but West Haven Republicans say that if the Democratic administration does not walk a chalk mark in the next four years they will go up Salt river immediately thereafter; also that they cannot do serious mischief with Republican senate and with plurality of only 1,OOO Tn national contest staring them in the face and eyes.
 The West Haven horse railroad continues running it's cars on the summer time table, Usually half the cars are hauled off in the latter part of October, but all the cars are still running on summer time and will con tinue to do so for the present. The increase of population along the line of the road gives the road a constantly increasing source of business.
 Mr. George R. Kelseys health continues improved, enabling him to walk and ride out.
 The sea wall built of stone along Beach street in front of the Whit1ock, Goodsen Law, Galbraith, Tyler and other cottages is nearly completed and makes a substantial barrier for the waves to break against, and is considered staunch enough to withstand the severest storms
 The shore has returned to it's annual de- serted appearance. The sound of revelry, the noise of Ethiopean string bands and bar rel organs, rolling tenpins, hurdy-gurdys, brass bands, drum corps, multitudes of shouting bathers, etc., the clinking of cham pagne and beer glasses has given place to an intense quiet only broken by the occasional rattle of carriage wheels along the main drive or of some farmers cart passing.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
Congress of Churches.

The committee of fifteen clergymen ap- pointed at meeting of prominent clergy men in June, to form an American Congress of Churches, meets at the New Haven House Thursday at 2:30 D. m. in furtherance of the project Among the members of the committee are Dr. Anderson of Waterbury, Hon. Justin Dewey, the leading attorney of western Massachusetts, Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas F. Clark of Providence, Rhode Island, Professor Wayland of the Yale Law school, the Rev. John H. Hopkins, D. D., of Waliamsport, the celebrated defender of Thigh church" episcopal doctrines, and the Rev. J. o. Peck, D. D., also of this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-17
A Grand RafE

smiths Hall on Chapel street was thronged W1sn merry crowd on Saturday evening at Sne 1alr of the United Catholic temperance socleties. The music was excellent and the dancing was heartily indulged in. The fair will close on Wednesday evening. The vot- ing on the handsome gold ring now stands; Miss Carrie Kelly, 16. Gold badge, William Weber, 51; Edward s. Thayer, s5. Gold headed cane, George Russell, IS; John 13.