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THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
Detectives Escort Phelan From New
York to Kansas City.
ENGLISH lDErEcrvE CIRCUIT.
Change of Venue Denied the Murphy
Killers at New Orleans.
The TRIAL PROCEEDED WITH.
Criminals Forced to Surrender after n
Fight-Bangers After the Coleman
Fence e-Cuttors--Another Fatal
Array Mt Vernon.
THE DAYS CRIMINAL RECORD
A Horrible; Confession.

PHILADELpHIA, Feb. 20.-At the coro-
ner's inquest this afternoon in regard
to the 20 victims OF the recent fire
at Blockley alms-house, a sensation
was developed by the confession of
James Nadine, a young negro, that he
had set fire TO the building and was in
stigated to the act by Peter J.Schroeder,
one of the chief attendants. Nadine is
about 25years of age. He was committed
TO the institution as an imbecile, but It is
said by physicians of the institution tn at
he is morally esponsible and was fre
qnently allowed TO go home unattend
ed. AS the result of Nadine's confes sion,
Schroeder was arrested. Nadine said
Schroeder had given him matches on
the night of the calamity aud
told him to set the place on fire. Ma
dine then went to the drying room and
lighting match applied 1t to
son rubbish on the floor lie then
called Schroeder, and the two, with the
assistance of the attendant named
Mullen, endeavored to get the patients
out, but the fire gained such headway
that they were forced themselves to
leave the building. Nadine saws
when Schroeder gave him the
match, he told hIm to set fire
to the building; that he was
tired of the place and going to leave;
that he disliked Dr.. Richardson, be-
cause he refused to give him railroad
pass. Nadine intimates that attendant
Mullen also knows of his having set fire
to the building, but thinks he
did not know it until the
next day. Mullen was not
placed in custody, but will be detained
as witness against Schroeder; and
Nadine says he twice before set fire
to the building, but both times
the 1ames were discovered. He alter
ward told Schroeder of his
acts, but that the latter as.
sured him he y would no,
report him to the authorities OF the in
stitution. Nadine was at times nerv
Gus and greatly frightened, apparently
but upon being assured nc
harm should be done him he would be-
come calmer and collected. Ma
dine told of many cruelties in.
flicted upon the patients by Schro.
eder, when the latter, in violent
temper. Schroeder, after arrest, ad.
mitted that he had intended leaving the
Institution, but denies the truth OF
Nadine's story, or that he had ever said
that he was "down on DIR. Richardson -
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waybills having burned 1t cannot now
De told just how much money was
In the safe, but II Is variously
estimated at all the way from $4,000 "a
$l50,OO0. About a bushel of silver dol
lars were taken out OF the wreck. badly
burned, and many more were melted
into solid chunks. The loss TO the rail-
road company is estimated at $4,000.
Postal officials say the collision caused
the largest loss OF mail matter of which
there is any record in the
department. The fire, which re-
suited from the collision, destroyed
IL through registered mail pouches
coming to New Orleans, Mobile and
otner points in the south and destined
lor washington, New York and eastern
clues. These pouches are known to
nave contained valuables and money.
certained. The fire also DESTROYED 100
SACKS OF ordinary mail mat
Ter, heavy miscellaneous mail
and also $50 registered letters taken
up Tor delivery along the line and not
enclosed in pouches. The ordinary
mail lost IL supposed to have come from
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and other
southern states. 1t is impo ssible, a.
yet, to tell where the blame for the dia-
aster rests, as all who could throw anv
light on the matter ara dead or 80 baCilv
tanned v.
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The Lost Found-Burned 20 p.ath.

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 2o.--[special. =.
Telephone messages were received hero
this morning to the effect that Thomas
Simpson, the young man who became
lost from the party Of hunters in the
sablnal canyon, had been found alive
IN MI. ksnnedy's pasture, where ne
had lain for four days and nights with
out food or water. When found he was
more dead than alive, but was soon
partially restored by the application Of
stimulants. His wife has gone to his
assistance with medical aid. Though
the Young man Is very weak ana much
emaoiated, he will fully recover with
good treatment.
Mrs. Mary Gillespie accldently caught
nre irom her kitchen stove this morn
ing and was 40 seriously burned that
very little hopes are entertained OF her
recovery. Her entire body was en-
veloped in flames, and she franticaIlv
rushed into the yard, while the wind
was blowing, before aid could be sum
mOned.
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The Canadian voyageurs, mu,luv

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 2O.--The depart
ure of the steamship Hanovarian for
Halifax was delayed until 2:3O p. m. to-
day. The delay was caused entirely by
insobordination among the Canadian
vopyageurs aboard the transport Poonah,
which brought them from Alexandra.
The Canadians objected to being moved
to the Hanovarian and hurried away,
and 1t was not until military assistance
had beon despatched to the Poonah that
order was restored. Even then IL was
not without great difficulty that all the
voyageurs were gotten aboard the Han
ovarian,
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LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Roman Catho.
lie bishop of Shrewsbury has issued a
vigorous pastoral letter, In which he
denounees the dynamiters as "Pests,p -
"Scourges," "Enemies of God and
man., and "Assassins striking in the
dark" The bishop warns the Catholics
that they will incur the penalty of be.
ing denied the holy sacrsments of the
church and be debarred from all hopes
OF future salvation II they join "these
emisaRrieS OF satan.u
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OTHER FOREIGN NEWS.
Chilian Matters.

SANTIAGO, CHILL, Feb. 2O.-It is posi-
lively stated that the secretary of the
Brazilian ministers, Senior Lopez Netto,
president of the arbitrary tribunal, has
received orders from his government to
remain in Chill. This is at
tributed to resolution on the part of the
Brazilian government to leave the sue
cession to Senior Netto, who ia ac-
qusinted with the affairs Of the artillery
tribunal. The solonists from Conception,
who arrived here by the last straits
steamer, appear to be strong and healthy
and well suited for agricultural work.
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TExARKANA, Feb. 20.-- [special.I + -
Yesterday, while Miss Emma Howard !,
aged 10, living three miles west Of this
city, was standing in front OF
the fireplace, her dress igrited
and before assistance could arrive she
was burned in most horrible manner.
from the effects of which she died to-
day at 2 o'clock.
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the case OF Ford and others, charged
with the murder of A. H. Murphy, has
occupied the court for the past two days.
A great number of witnesses have been
called on both sides. Judge Baker de-.
clined to hear argument, and said !:
None OF the evidence sdduced in this
matter has changed my mind from what
y was before. Application was made
!or change OF venue All agree that q
isir and impartial trial can be had in
this parish. Che motion for change OF
venue 10 denied" The trial is going on.
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Peruvian Points.

san JUAN DEL sur, Feb. 2O.-The
Lima papers complain of the numerous
disturbances and injuries consequent
on the practice of throwing water frsm
the balconies on passers-by during tho
carnival, and the great length the Gus
tom was carried to this year.
Al a preparatory meeting of the ma
tlonal assembly. yesterday, commits
sion was named, of Senors Laufranca,
fuas and Garcia, to re-unite the depu-
ties for the coming session.
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Forced tn snrrnnhnr.

ATHENS, Feb. 2O.-[special.l l--Yester-
day Constable Looney, with a deputy,
went to Trinity to arrest one Crowloyer
andone Fairheart, the former being
under Indictment for assault to murder,
and the latter for several
eases eases OF hog and cattle stealing
When called upon to surrender they
drew shot-guns and defed the officers.
sheliiIorcements were sent for aud
headed by Deputy Sheriff Ryerson, af-
yer nring about 20 shots at the fugitives
they surrendered their guns aud sub
nliited to arrest and were brought here
and placed in all.
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A Fatal Railway Accident

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2O.--As tho Ohio q
Mississippi passenger train, east bound,
was leaving North Vernon, Indiana, this
morning, 1t encountered broken rail.
The entire train passed over in safety
except the rear sleeper, which was
thrown down an embankment and
wrecked. Two persons, so far as known,
were killed, and several injured. One
OF the killed was Mr.. Eldridge, of JEFF
ferson, Texas. Tho names of the others
arc not vet known -----
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Snnin ON Har nirniix

MADRID, Feb. 2O.-El Liberal says
the Spanish government has instructed
the Spanish minister at Washington, in
case the proposed Spanish treaty is not
ratified by the senate before change in
the administration of the United States
government, that he shall, on April 8,
withdraw the concessions relative TO su-
gar, which Spain offered America with
u hope of securing the ratification.
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Notes From Rock wall.

RooKwALI, Feb. TO- [Correspon-
dence.l-sarah Smith, tho aged widow
of De. Joseph Smith, was buried at Mt,
Zion yesterday.
Great damage has resulted 10 the
wheat crop Ia this county from dry
freezes during the winter. Oats sewn
IN the fall and early winter was all
killed.
The weather is clear and pleasant.
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A Locomotive Explodes.

LITTLE Rock, Feb. 2O.--At $50 this
afternoon, 10 miles below Popular Bluff,
Missouri, on the st. Louis Il Iron Noun
tain railway, while the south-bound
passenger train was running at full
speed, the engine exploded, killing the
engineer, John p. Kline, and fatally in
jurlng the fireman, Fred Smith.
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A Revolt of Russian Exlles. w

LONDON, Feb. l9-Advices just re-
received from the governor OF Irkutsk,
In eastern Siberia are to the effect that
large number OF Russian exlles there
reyolted, but were subdued after des-
perate contest with the authorities.
Nine soldiers and 30 exiles were killed
and many wounded on both sides.
Great excitement prevailed, but affairs
are now quiet, although number OF the
unruly tear swift punishment.
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Rangers After Fence. Cutters.

ABILENE, Feb. 2O.-tSpecial.l--A de
tschment Of rangers from the force sta.
Toned on the line of tho Texas & Pacific
under Capt. Gillespie, will be sent on
Saturday next to Coleman county Ia
seek alter fence cutters and other law
iessness. Fence.cutters In many locali-
tles are reported jubiaut over the recent
Killing OF Detective Warren Mt Sweet
water, and 1t IL feared will give trouble.
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Railroad Fntnlity,n Cbicar,

CHICAGO, Feb. 2O.--At the stock-yards
this evening gang Of laborers on
the Burlington track stepped
aside to avoid the incoming
engine. The smoke, the noise
and the darkness prevented
them from seeing the out
going northwestern train. M. Toomey
and James Fleming were killed and II.
Smith, John Salick, Dave o'Day aud An
unknown man were badly injured.
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ROME, Feb. l9,-The pope ia suffering
from q renewal of the intestine COM
plant that recently gave him much
trouble.
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That Virginia Rniiroad Aeo,dsu,.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Fuler partic-
ulars OF the railroad accident last night
are that tho collision occurred at a point
on the line of tho Baltimore & Philsdel-
phia railroad, about four miles south of
where Chesapeake & Ohio canal crosses
the track, by q viaduct. The road at
this point forms curve with a pretty
steep embankment on the inner side,
and hill on the other side. The pas
senger train, which was coming north,
was passing under an arch OF the via
duct, and met the freight train Just at
the northern entrance OF the arch.
The engines came together with
such shock that heavy
pieces or iron frsm both
we're thrown 20 or 30 feot up the side of
the hill and both rolled ON the inner
side of the curve, and the mail-car OF the
passenger train was telescoped on the
tender OF the engine In front OF II. None
oi the other cars left the track. Both
engineers and the firemen and the con.
nmetor OF the passenger train were
killed, aud the mail agent and several
iured. The fireman OF the
freight jumped a moment before
the collision and escaped uninjurod.
The killed are: George Frier, engineer
OF the freight train; Tom Darley, fire.
man OF the passenger train; Andrew
Augur, conductor OF the passenger
train, and Bruce, the engineer OF the
passenger train. The name OF the mail
agent could not be- learned. None OF
the passengers were seriously injured.
All were taken back 10 Alexandra.
Tho safe OF the express car had been
opened shortly before the accident, anu
the flames made such head way tina, the
express agents could not close It, aud
the contents burned. On account Of she
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ABottlo of Cnnnowder.

RoNB, Feb. pa bottle OF gunpow-
der exploded last night, near the on
trance to tho parliament house which
is used by members. No harm was
caused by tho explosion. No clew to the
miscreants
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She Can Gaze on the Court Now.

aAINEsvILLE, Feb. 2O.-ISpecial. IAN
alleged blind woman was arrested and
lodged In Jail yesterday on the charge
OF stealing some clothing. She was
searched aud large amount OF money
iound secretod about her person, and
her trunk contained many valuable ar.
cles OF apparel. Her sight Is perfectly
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GALvRsT ON, Feb. 2O.-This evening
about o'clock Julia Holmes, colored,
fell dead while engaged in household
duties at her home, in the western part
Of the city. Verdict OF the jury Of in
quest: Death by heart disease.
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Bi,m.rckis sugee.t,on.

BERLIN. Feb. 20.-Bismarck has re-
commended to the Congo conference
the introduction in the Congo state
neutrality clause the declaration that
states having possessions in Congo alb
stain from hostiIities Within their terri
tories.
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AnnInty Ahnnt N sinnmnr.

LONDON, Feb. 2O,-The British steamer
Preston, from New York, January 80,
for Avon mouth, has not yet reached
her destination. Great anxiety is felt
in regard to her safety.
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These are Not the Dynamite Irish.

PARIS, Feb. 20.-The IRISH National
convention decided to establish the
press for priating manifestos. Mem.
bers of the English cabinet are threat
ened withdoath in the event ofarenewal
of lhA rrimpa act
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IoEIN rHR NIAnAnA.

NIAGARA, Feb. 2O.-The river became
blocked here last night, and crossing
commenced this morning. The river is
now blocked from Queenstown two
miles out into the lake, making an zoe
bridge nine miles long.
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Bad Cattle Weather.

FORT WORTH, Feb. 20.-lspccial.l IA
drizzling, cold rain began to fail ITO
night about 10 o'clock, which, IL liz
feared, will cause additional loss OF
| cattle,
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CAIRO, Feb. l9.-Mejor General Davis
goes to Suslim TO relieve Col. Free,
mantle, e,commandiug the garrison there.
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NIr,. LoMrllDrad.


LONDON, Feb. l9.-Mrs. James Russell
Lowell died at . o'clock this afternoon
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-For the west
gulf states: Slightly warmer; partly
cloudy weather; local rains; easterly
UindQ
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LONDON, Fob. 2O.-The remains of
Mrs. James Russell Lowell are to be
buried here.
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Change of Ncnus Denied.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 9O.--The hearing
on application for change OF vcnuo In
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Fort WORTH, Feb. 20.--[Special. 1T
Is learned Tonight that j. Ii. Brown
lad three additional policies to those
given, which makes his insurance
f2Ol 600. The banks here telegraphed
Mr. Brown that If he needed money
they were ready to advance.
A telegram was received by Cant.
Garth, Mr.. Browns chief salesman, to
flo all orders by purchasers; that goods
would be shipped at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-09

Henry B. Rhodes, Hartford grocer, died
Saturday, aged Sc.
DR.. G. J. Stoeckle, Dr. J. G. Barnett of
Fair Haven, Professor Thomas 6. Shepard
and Antonio Rockwell have recently been
chosen honorary members of the Musical
Protective union.
Messrs David Evans and Herbert H. Is
bell, of Westville, have returned from an
eight days trip, taking in the Inauguration,
NJ. Vernon, the tomb of Washington, our
national capitol, inspecting Washington's
pew in Christ church at Alexandria, the ma
tional cemeteries at Arlington, Alexandria
and Fredericksburg, and the home and buri-
al place of Washington's mother.
John Phelan, who died in Birmingham
Friday, aged 80, was one of the oldest Irish
residents of the place.
Joseph L. Barbour, of Hartford, has pre-
pared a lecture on England, Ireland and
Scotland, which he delivers to night in that
city for an Odd Fellows lodge.
George H. Bishop, of Peck & Bishop, has
returned from very extensive southern
and western trip.
John H. Tingue, the wealthy plush manu-
facturer of Seymour, distributed eight bar
rels of oranges among about 200 young men
and boys in Birmingham Friday afternoon.
There was grand scramble.
Miss Annie Monahan, of Rosette street, for
the past week visiting friends in Southing-
ton, is expected home Wednesday,
Mr.. John Doherty, son of Officer Doherty.
is dangerously i'll at his residence on Dayen
mort avenue
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-09
neatb or mtchae, Herr,,v.

The announcement of the death of Michael
Herrity, which occurred at his late residence,
No. 20 Congress avenue, about II O'Clock
last evening, will be read with regret
by many of our citizens, by whom he
was well known and much respected. Mr..
Herrity had been resident of this city about
thirty-five years and for the last few years of
his life was engaged in the business of fire
insurance, being agent of several frst-class
companies. He was honest and upright in
all his dealings with those with whom he
came in business contact and thereby gained
the respect of the community. At the out
break of the late war he went to the front
with the Ninth G. v in the capacity of suit
Ter and remained with the regiment until it
was mustered out of service at the close of
the war. During his last illness, which was
about four months in duration, he was ten
derby cared for by his daughter, Mrs Mary
Newman, his wife having died several years
ago. The deceased leaves two married daugh-
tiers beside the one named, Mrs. Nash of
Boston, Mass, and Mrs. j. F. Wall of Co
don, Wis. He was seventy-fve years of
age.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-09
They Don't Like 1t.

Six or seven Democratic Aldermen held
caucus Saturday night to consider what was
best to be done about bill pending before
the legislature which provides that commits
sioners of the different city boards shall be
elected by the people. The Aldermen de-
nounced the proposed bill or charter amend
ment as Republican dodge and fraud of
the first water. After foaming and raging
to their hearts content over what they con-
sidered an outrageous and unheard of pro-
ceeding they got down to business. Alder
man Kennedy drew resolution which he,
with the other members, signed. It was as
follows:
E'To the Honorable General Assembly and
to the Honorable Committee on Cities and
Boroughs:
We, the undersigned, respectfully re-
monstrate against the bill now pending, pro-
vidng that the election of commissioners
shall be taken from the Board of Aldermen.
If any change is to be made the the Mayor
should b. given the power to appoint, sub
ject to colll nation by the Board of Alder
men"
The remonstrance will be circulated for
signature to-day, and tomorrow afternoon
the aggrieved Aldermen will appear before
the Comm ttee on Cities and Boroughs in op.
position t, the proposed charter amend
ment
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-09
The Good Samaritaus.

Another large audience was present at the
Good Samaritans' meeting at Bunnelrs mu-
scum hall last evening. About two thousand
five hundred people were present. CT .Albee
conducted the meeting. TIE principal ad-
dress which was delivered by L. N. Blyden-
burgh was one of his able temperance lee
lures.
Miss Cushman, who is called the "Black
Swan" sang some solos beautifully. Mr..
Clement Coffin rendered a harmonica solo
which was heartily encored The singing by
Miss Miller's chorus was well rendered Mr.
J. P. Dibble exhibited large number of
beautifully colored views, some of which
merited and received hearty applause: Among
the views were several illustrations of the
coming cat show at Bunnell's museum.
Treats orchestra furnished music. The
total abstinence pledge was signed by thir-
teen persons
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-09
Safety Temple OF Honor.

At the temperance meeting of the Safety
Temple of Honor, held at the American
Theater- last evening, the following interest
ing programme was given: Prayer by Rev.
J. w. Denton. The recitation by Mrs. G. M.
Hitchcock was capital. The vocal solos by
Miss Aggie McCabe and Miss Matte Sher-
man were heartily applauded. The principal
address was delivered by Rev. F. Stanley
Root. The ten whistle solos with fifteen
variations by 10 Johnson were well received
The address by Mr.. John G. North was SO
interesting to secure the close attention
of the large audience. The vocal selections
by Miss Marie Sherman and Mr.. George
Vance of the Austin and Davene company,
who appear at the American Theater this
week, were heartily encored