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Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
TEWART,S ROnY.

Some New Statements About a Mys.
 tery Which still Remains a mys-
 tery.
 NEW YORK, Dec. ga.-The Daily News has the following: f'Every little while sen sational story is circulated that the body of the late A. T. Stewart has been recovered from the thieves who stole it from his grave in St. Marks church and that it has been de- posted in its final resting place in the cathe- dral in Garden City. The latest report upon the subject is that about year after the body was stolen itlwas surrendered by the ghouls who had carried it off on the payment to them of $1OQ, GOO in cash, and that there after it was concealed for a year in rubber sack in the money vault of the retail store It is claimed that it was kept until the vault in the cathedral was completed when it was removed there. From the best sources of in- formation available the News can assert au- thoritatively that such 8 statement is utterly unfounded. Mir. Stewards body has never been recovered and consequently it is not at present in the vault of the cathedral. From time to time since it was stolen relatives and intimate friends of the family have been ap- preached by the representatives of gang who claim to know where the body is con- cealed, with offers to surrender 1t on pay ment of certain large sums of money, large proportion of which was to be paid in advance In fact all the offers made contained a de
 mand for this advance payment. Some oi
 the offers were entertained by MT. stewart's
 friends, but each and all of them, being in I vestigated developed into attempts to swim dle the family. The prospect of the recov cry of MT. Stewards body is very remote and
 the probability is that it will never be seer again, There were number of persons en gagged in the robbery and there seemed to b. no doubt that they quarrelled among them
 selves in regard to the spells which they ex pected to receive and as a result the re mains were destroyed in such manner tha no trace of them or of the crime or of th persons connected herewith will ever b. | known,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
The Fisheries At Gloucester,

BOSTON, Dec 29.-A Washington special to the Herald says: Referring to the resolu- tions adopted at the meeting of persons in terested in the fisheries of Gloucester last week at which decided stand was taken for @ renewal of the fisheries clause of the treaty of Washington, John Davis, first assistant Secretary of State, says that the terms of the treaty expire in July as far as the fishery clause is concerned. It is not the intention of the administration to take any steps toward renewing the clause, as it was by the direction of the House that the department notified the British foreign office that it was desired that that part of the treaty should be no longer operative. Off, cials of the department say that it is quite unlikely that any attempt will be made dur ing the next two months to take prompt action to restore our fishermen the rights taken from them by the treaty of 1918 or provide for them g full and just eompensa ton therefor, and that the government shall return at once to it's early policy of aiding and encouraging our fisheries, which all governments have found necessary to se- cure their successful prosecution and that it shall recognize the importance of this national industry is requested by the Gloucester meeting unless some steps are taken by Congress, which will indicate the popular feeling on the subject.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Police Notes.

Thomas McCabe, jr., was arrested yester- day afternoon for fighting with his mother at their house at 19 Rose street. He was brandishing poker when the officers found him.
 Andy McCarty, the lightweight jockey of this city, sent home from Florida few days ago two red game roosters. Sunday night some unknown thief visited the premises of MT. McCarty's father, No. 20 Palmer street, and stole the fowls.
 Thomas McCabe, who occasionally makes his appearance before the City court, was arrested last evening for an assault on his mother.
 Agnes Park, who was drunk, went into the town agents office and roundly abused everybody connected with the office because the town agent would not give her some money She wasdocked up on charge O breach of the peace.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30

The private sociable of the St. Aloysius
Church officers Elected.

The annual meeting of the First Congrega- tional church, Fair Haven, resulted in the election of the following officers: Clerk and treasurer, Willis Hemingway; church com mittee, L. S. Luddington, Samuel Bishop, Charles S. H. Seeley, Daniel Talmadge; church librarian, Samuel Bishop; church li- brary committee, Henry R. Barnes, Samuel Bishop; Sunday school officers, superintend- ent, Edward s. Swift; assistants, Samuel Hemingway, Mrs. Samuel Bishop; secretary, Lucius S. Luddington; treasurer, Edward D. Smith; librarian, Walter s. Bishop; assist ants, Smith Bradley, Howard Bradley, Al bert Barnes; library committee, c. s. Bush nell, Mrs. c. S. Bushnell, Miss Fanny Wheat on, Mrs. Hurlburt, Miss Helen Rice; choris- ter, I. c. Bradley; assistant, Samuel fleming
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
A PECULIAR sEor.

An Instance Of The Failure or The
 Faith Cures
 DENVER, Dec. 29.-A peculiar sect, whose headquarters are in Chicago, and who be- heve solely in the efficacy of prayer in curing human ailments, has been discovered here. The fact creates considerable comment The establishment, which is known as the "Tab- ernacle of the Lord, D is conducted by W. T. Williams, who is assisted by his wife and several old ladies. It is run something like 8 foundling home. Children who have been abandoned by their parents and other waifs of tender age are taken in from the poor house, raised until they are stout boys and girls and then sent to 8 farh near Boulder belonging to the same sect. The ideas of the people conducting this establishment are Utopian.
 In some respects they are fanatica1 to de- gree, utterly disbelieving in the remedial power of physic. A card occurred Saturday showing that their reliance on prayer had been misplaced A little waif named Dolly Ford, aged five months, died after 8 short illness. In order to secure the necessary cer- tificate of death physician was called in, but he refused to sign the paper, stating that the child had died from inattention. He asked why doctor had not been called in time to relieve the sufferer. Williams re- piled that he relied upon prayer instead, which had always cured the children before.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
ON THE ROLLERS,

A Pleasant Time at the Dwight Street
 Rink Last Evening-The TrOuba-
 dours.
 Over eight hundred people were present at the Dwight street rink last evening. Skating was indulged in from 7:30 until 9 o'clock, when the floor was cleared and the Venetian Troubadours made their appearance. The Troubadours comprised four artists on the mandolin and three on the guitar and they were assisted by Miss Regina Freinkel, pi- anist.' The combination of instruments made the selections decided novelty. By far the best impressions were made in the softer passages of the various pieces, and to this, which was due wholly to artistic shading and expression, must be accorded the success of the concert. The "Stephanie" gavotte and My Queen" waltz proved to be the most popular of the concerted selections on the programme Signor Carlo Colombo's mando- lin solo, a selection from Norma, was deli cately played and charmed everyone. Signor Colombo with Signor Bistolf gave clever rendition of the medley from ''The Mascot" " Signor Bistolfi's flute imitation was decidedly novel and was heartily encored Signorina Baratta Morgan sang several selections in a pleasing manner generally, but at times there was a noticeable lack of expression. Miss Freinkers piano accompaniments were well played
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
TELEGRAPHIo JOTT1NGs.

The programme for the Presidents New Years reception is the same as that of last year.
 A telegram from Genoa states that Bis marck has taken lodgings at San Reno, a small town on the Mediterranean near that city.
 Portions of body supposed to be that of Mir or Mrs. Glover were discovered yester- day in the cellar below the room occupied by them in the burned hotel at Racine, Wis.
 Deville Hubbard, prominent citizen and 8 we'll known Democrat of Marshall, Mich. died yesterday afternoon of structure of the bowels after three days illness He leaves an estate valued at $500, 900.
 On January the stockholders of the New England Manufacturers and Mechanics in- stitute will meet to consider the financial standing of the institute and the question of going into insolvency. The capital is $200,- 900 and the floating debt is, $95, 900.
 The examination of w.. J. Gallagher, ac- cused of participation in the election fraud at Chicago, was yesterday postponed by United States Commissioner Hoyne until Wednesday owing to the absence of two ma terial witnesses for the prosecution.
 The seven aldermen of New York city who recently received subpoenas to appear before the grand jury yesterday waited in the hall near the jury room until p. m., when all but two were dismissed. When the board of aldermen met, however, shortly afterwards all the members were present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
CAR DRIVERS ON STRIKE.
They Force the Companies to Ora
 Their Terms,

They Force the Companies to Grant
 Their Terms.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29.-The car conduc- tors strike has assumed serious phase. All the lines but one yesterday acceded to the strikers terms, but the men refused to ac- cept unless that line surrendered This action lost them not only the sympathy of the general public, but the trades assemblies. To-day the cars started with new men under police protection, but the strikers met and decided that they should not run. They congregated on the different lines in squads cut the traces, released the mules and threw the cars from the track. When cars with policemen aboard came along the strikers would lay across the track and dare the driver to run over them. Of course they were arrested, but this left the car unpro- tected, when the remaining strikers would drag the driver off and beat him and derail the car. There is much indignation and a number of merchants have offered their ser vices as policemen. Affidavits are out against about fifty of the ringleaders who will be arrested before morning. No lines are running tonight, but will be run if suffi- cient protection is given them
 LATER-At 9 o'clock to night the car lines and drivers reached an agreement. The drivers will get an advance of $5 month all around: but the other employees of the road remain as before; fifteen hours will be con- stituted days work. All the other compa- nies sign. This is what the strikers demand ed last night, but were refused. All the old employees will be taken back except those guilty of penal offenses
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
AN EXPLOSION OF GAS.
The Building wrecked and Sevs
 KUnrIrman KnfunaA

The Building wrecked and Several
 Workmen Injured.
 AUGUSTA. Ga., Dec. 29.-This morning at 10 o'clock an explosion occurred in the office of the building of the Augusta Gas Light company adjoining the works in this city, demolishing the two-story brick structure and wounding three workmen. The build ing WAS filled with escaping gas. A flame from the photometer light in the second story ignited the surcharged air and the explosion was instantaneous and terrific. William Pendleton, foreman of Pendleton's foundry, was blown on his back in the middle of Jackson street and badly bruised and shocked. Two colored workmen named Den his and Pornfrey were badly wounded The loss is $50, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
GLADsroNE,s R1nrHpAv.
0ongratuIations Pouring Into B
 warden Rrnrna An Rnar2ara

Congratulations Pouring Into Ha-
 warden From All Quarters. LONDON, Dec. 29.-AH day long messages from all parts of the United Kingdom, Eu- rope and America have poured into Hawar- den, the home of the venerable Premier, con- graduating him on the attainment of his seventy-ffth year. In replying to those re- -ceived from America Mr. Gladstone sent the following message to the United Press repre- sentative in London with the request that he cable it to the United Press newspapers in America:
 HAwARDEN CASTLE, Hawarden, Wales. am grateful for the kind congratulations of my American brothers on this my seventy fifth birth day, and request that they accept my best wishes both for themselves and their great country.
 w. E. GLADSTONE
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
THE SPANISH AMERICAN TREATY
HOW Am American Newspaper Se-
 cured The First Copy.

cured The First Copy.
 MADRID, Dec 29.-A heated and acrimoni- ous debate took place in both chambers to- day oyer motion by the opposition calling for an investigation with view to discover ing the person or persons who sold the doe ument containing the treaty between Spain and the United States to the New York Times. The debate took wide range and charges of malfeasance in office were made. It was finally announeea that the govern ment had furnished the copy to the Times, ty. This announcement caused g profound sensatian and brought the debate to g sudden termination.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
A G-ond Iodee Of sorrow.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-A grand Lodge of Sorrow under the auspices of the Lodge of Perfection of this city was held at the Aeaed- emy of Music this evening according to the Ancient Accepted Scottish rite. The cere- monies were the most impressive of the char acter ever held in this city. They consisted of an allegory and epi1ogue under the direc- tion of General J. H. Hobart Ward, assisted by James Melee The lodge closed with a peroration by James Birch and singing by a choir of forty male voices.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Perfshing While Saving a Relic,

ceived here that the house of the Hon. w. H.
 Norris, of Ozark county, was burned Friday night and that MT. Norris perished in the flames. The family had all escaped from the house, when MT. Norris re-entered to save an old family relic, but was cut off by the flames and fell suffocated by the smoke He was burned before the eyes of his wife and chil- dren. Mir. Norris had represented Ozark county four terms in the State legislature and was a highly respected and very popular
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. KILLED BY HUNDREDS. Victims Of The Earth
 quake In Spain. 4 REIGN OF TERROR THERE. The People Living In
 Constant Fear. QUEER FORMS OF RELIGION. A Strange Sect I'm The
 West.
THE EARrHqUAKE IN SPAIN.

THH EAHTkA4 UAA E HIN SFAANs Seventeen Hundred Numbered Among
 the Dead.
 MADRID, Dec. 29.-It is now estimated that the number of persons killed outright or who have died from injuries received by the demolition of buildings, dwellings, etc con- sequent on the recent earthquakes will reach seventeen hundred. The returns from dis tant towns and cities are not yet all in. Sev- eral slight recurrent shocks have tended to intensity and prolong the panic existing among the people, whose fears of summary and wholesale extermination have driven them to the verge of insanity. Great suffer ing prevails in many towns, which is greatly increased by the demoralization existing among the officials as well as the people.
 There were renewed shocks of earthquake in portions of Andalusia to-day. The terror of the people is so great that the houses are almost deserted, the population being en- camped in the open fields. The greatest dis aster reported to-day was the partial destruc- tian of Frigiliana, a town of three thousand inhabitants. Hundreds of persons perished, being suddenly engulfed.
 A Singular Accident.
 WARSAW, N. Y., Dec. 29.-Frank Tall man, wealthy farmer of Castile, on his way to Rochester this morning stepped off the train at this station. In getting on again his overcoat, which contained a revolver, swung against the railing of the platform, exploding the weapon and sending the ball into his intestines. The wound was pronounced fatal. He was taken home on the next train
 A MOve To Help Grant.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-General w. T Sherman, George w. Childs and A. J. Drexel held conference at 1:30 o'clock to-day i1 MT, Drexel's private office for the purpose oi making arrangements to relieve General Grant from the executions against him at the instance of William H. Vanderbilt.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Cyrus W. Field, ir an interview to-day in regard to the Wander bilt-Grant judgment, said that MT. Wander bilt told him yesterday that he would accept $1OO, 900 as payment in. full for the loan, which now amounts to $160,000, principal and interest. MT. Elkins has a paper which he is circulating among General Grants friends and MT. Field has no doubt he will be successful in raising the amount required
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
HORRIBLE DEPRAvIrY.

A Man Lives in Criminal Relations
 With His Sister and Feeds Their OA.
 spring to the Hogs.
 ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec. 29.-Joseph Ratti, a bachelor, came here three years ago from Illinois and located on farm near King city. Two sisters accompanied him, one widow, the other single, aged twenty. It was deyel- oped to-day that Ratti has been holding il- Hcit relations with the youngest ever since. Several years age the girl gave birth to a stillborn child and proof has been adduced to show that it was thrown to the hogs and deveursd; two years later another was born; then third, 8 year later, and both were fed to the hogs. A week ago fourth child was born and is supposed to have been similarly disposed of The neighbors be- coming suspicious entered the house and found the girl dead from the effects of child birth. Ratti was arrested to-day and lynch ing is threatened.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30

THE coLoRED RACE
Still Loyal to the Party That Cav Them Freedom.

St1II Loyal 70 the Party That Gave
 Them Freedom
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-A meeting of col- ored citizens was held at Chiekering Hall to consider and discuss the present political condition in relation to the interests of their race. Among the speakers were Hon. A. S. Sullivan and Hon. W. B. Derrick (colored) The latter in the course of his remarks said that as Republicans they regretted that their party had been dethroned, but the party was not dead. He apprehended no danger to the colored race from Governor Cleveland's administration and advised them not to change their politics, but stick to the party that gave them freedom. Resolutions were adopted accepting the political change and demanding that, without fear or favor, jus tice be done the eolored race.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
ROR RENT-

R. E. BALDWIN'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY, SIS CHAPEL STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
A LtneIv Tima fn a Ohmrch,

TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 29.-A sensation was created in the Metropolitan church last even ing while the Rev. Hugh Johnston was preaching his sermon. Water had got into the gas pipes and the gas went out. Pres ently the edifce was half filled with gas and several ladies tainted before they could reach the open air. The services were brought to 8 sudden conclusion and the gas was turned off as soon as the congregation could vacate the premises.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
The Bridgeport Bank All Right

A dispatch from Bridgeport yesterday after noon says: The article in New York paper from Bridgeport concerning the financial embarrassment of the Pequonnock national bank is chiefly imaginary. The bank holds no papers not amply secured. Its stock sold Saturday for 115, and is worth more. T. L. Watson & Go. and James Staple & Co. ad- vertise to-day to pay 105 per share for all they can get. Perfect harmony exists among the directors, and no fight is being made for the presidency, which office will be filled January 18th. The usual semi-annual d1vl- dend was declared last week.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30

The Second National Bank Of
 New Haven.
 FiftvsSeVenth Dividend A SEMI-ANNUAL Dividend of FIVE PER CENT. A has been declared, payable on and after Janu- ary g. 1885. The transfer books will be closed until '.-"' o1'o CHARLES A. SHELDON, Cashier. Nar uavan Oac % 1884 d3O 3t
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
A NeW Organfzation.

The Ancient Order of Celery club held their first annual meeting last evening at William Graver's, 104 Hamilton street. A very sociable time was enjoyed by all pres ent, Music and sooiability reigned supreme, and all present voted it a great success for their first annual. A ball is talked of, but m decision WAS arrived at last evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Two Million nolIara Dianosaa of.

BOSTON, Dec. 29.-The will of the late Michael D. Simpson contains only one pub lie bequest, $2O,OOO to the city of Newbury- port, the income of which is to be expended in watering the streets. The individual be- quests are large, among them being $500, ,000 to the widow, $500, GOO to each of the ehil- dren, $50,000 to each of the sisters of the deceased and $20, 900 to each of the nephews The children are made residuary legatees The property is estimated at $2, ,000, ,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
suicide In A Police Omee.

ROCHESTER, Dec. 29.-George Clarke, of BrockPort, was arrested for burglary to-day and brought to this city by detectives who on their arrival took him to the chief of pc lice office for the purpose of searching him. While being searched Clarke suddenly pulled a revolver and fired two shots at his head The first shot went through his cap, but the second struck in the center of the forehead. The bullet lodged in his brain and he will die
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Is It Captain Howgate 2

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-An afternoon paper has received 8 dispatch from Lords bury, N. M., stating that Captain W. H. Howgate passed through there last night en route to Malone mining camp on the Burro mountains The correspondent says he is sure it was Howgate as he served seven years under him in the signal service.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Gone to Iofn tIle OoIonv,

NEW YQRK, Deer 2a.-It is the common tople in the oity tonight that the Ewen Brothers, brokers of 3S Wall street, whose assignment was filed on Saturday, have fed to Canada. As the Ewens have not been at their offices since Friday there is no doubt some cause for the rumors. The members of the firm were recently expelled from the Cotton Exchange for fraudulent transactions with their customers.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30

For Rent or Sale. heAA SMALL HOUSE. in good location, on line sii of horse cars. House has 10 rooms modern ssA. improvements, and will be rented furnished or IInfurnished. Possession immediately.
 T. e. SLOAN & SON,
 Room Benedict's Building.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30

FV1O the Board of County Commissioners for New | ! Haven County: hereby apply for a license to sell spr1tuouS ana
 intoxicating liquors at 366 State street, in the town ! of New Haven. Dated at New Haven, this 18th day or December, l A. D. 1884. DAVID COWELL- d301aw2t
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
RurgIars Captured.

This morning about 1:50 o'clock the police on George and State streets heard noise in the rear of William F. Quinn's saloon, No. 19 George street. The noise seemed to pro ceed from the rear hall. Some of the officers went to the rear and the others remained in front. The burglars, who evidently ard the police, started to run and the officers gave chase and by firing their pistols, com bined with fast running, they succeeded in capturing three young men from 19 to 23 years of age. They gave their names as James B. Courtney, William Jennings and Bernard Gaffney. They were at work on rear door, but had not succeeded in gaining entrance to the saloon when they were dis covered
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-30
Henry Irvingss Christmas Present.

LONDON, Dec, so.-Mr, Henry Irving has cabled from America his thanks to the stu dents of the Royal academy for their Christ mas present of an album containing original sketches of his leading characters. He ex- pressed his best wishes for the future fame and prosperity of his young admirers.