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Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
APoItceman with a Record.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Policeman Richard T. Eldridge visited headquarters to-day and asked to be retired from the force, which re- quest was granted and he will hereafter re- ceive pension. MT. Eldridge has been in continuous service as policeman for fifty two years and is now eighty-seven years old. He was one of the four men who stood guard at Castle Garden when General Lafayette was received by the citizens of New York and was the officer called by the mob after the murder of Helen Jewett many years ago. He it was who found the hatchet with which the muruer was committed and the cloak ot the murderer. For 8 number of years past he has been public school truant officer.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Tewksbury Agafn the Front.

LOWELL, Mass, Jan. 23.-James Sullivan and Thomas Walsh, inmates of Tewksbury almshouse, were complained of to-day by Yard Officer John W. Hicks for re using tc work They were tried here on charge ot vagrancy. Sullivan denied having refused to work, asserting that he had not heard the officers order. Walsh testified that he was i'll and unable to work. He said the treat ment of the sick ill the almshouse was inhu- man. Pointing to Hicks he exclaimed: 'God couldn't imagine and God wouldn't infict such torture as that man inflicted on the sick and crippled under his charge. , The judge was compelled to find the prison CTS guilty of vagrancy and sentenced them to six months in the house of correction. They appealed and will be defended by the Hon. Jeremiah Crowley, who volunteered his ser vices because of the impression that Walsh's rough eloquence had made upon him.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24

RENTS AND BILLS COLLECiED,
 SIS CHAPEL STREET. dis HINM ANS REAL ESTATE AND
 LOAN AGENCY.
 Iowa Farm Loans from S2OO Up. YTHHESE SECURITIES draw z per cent. interest. \ payable semi-annually at my office No charge for collecting interest safe and profitable invest fnent as the security is three and five times the amount loaned Call and examine them Money to loan on city property. Houses and lots for sale all over the city Seashore and farm property.
 de2I l.. B. AMMAN, 63 Church St.
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Parnell,s Hopes For Ireland.

CORK, Jan. 23.-Mr. Parnell lectured here tonight on "Irish Parliaments." He warm ly eulogized the devotion of the Irish race beyond the seas to the cause of their mother land and spoke of the effective work which had been made possible by their help. He pointed out certain indications that England was already favorable at heart to the conees- sions demanded by the Irish members of Parliament and he predicted that if Irishmen would but remain true to their cause there would ere long be a Parliament at Dublin.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
SULLIVAN IN A BRAWL.

He Shows His Brutal Nature Again By
 Badly Using Up Several Men i'm a
 Boston Saloon.
 BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 23.-Another dis graceful scene was last evening added to the long list in which Bostons noted slugger John L. Sullivan has played the most noted parts and wherein he has so well revealed his fierce nature as to have ably and well earned the condemnation of every law -abid- ing and peace-loving citizen. The affair in which Sullivan now comes to the fore though in most unenviable light was nothing more nor less than one of those drunken brawls which daily happen in the low beer dens of this city. It occurred shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon in the barroom called the Delmonico Exchange, which is situated on Elliot street, few doors from Washing ton street. From what could be learned con- corning the affair it appears that Sullivan for the past couple of days has been drink ing heavily is his custom. Yesterday
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Grants Recollectfons of His Cam
 pafgns.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In private letter to gentleman here General Grant states that he is at work upon his recollections which he expects will be printed this sum mer. The idea of the book has broadened in his mind until he is now determined to make it a history of his life and military campaign down to the time he left the army to accept the presidency. He is determined to make his discussion of his campaigns i'll the Mexican and civil wars the historical au- thority on these subjects.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Nellie Horan Held For Murder.

WHITE WATER, Jan. 23.-The testimony for the prosecution in the Horan poisoning case was continued this afternoon and the State rested the case The defense announced that no testimony would be introduced and Nellie Horan was held for trial on charges of poisoning her sister. The case has been in progress week and the evidence against the accused is very strong. Next Wednes- day an application for bail will be made at
 Elkhorn, Wis, by the attorney of the ac-
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
The south Conauers The North.

NEW YORK; Jan. 23.-The great North vs. South curling match was played to-day on the Commissioners pond, Central Park. The ice was very keen and there was 8 large at tendance of curling devotees from all parts of the country to witness the greatest "bons- piel" of the year. Twelve rinks were hotly contested and at the close of the games the South was declared winner by score of 256 points to 2O9.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
The Buchu Man Wants His Liberty

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-Ex-Judge Thos. R. Elcock this morning appeared before Judge Finletter in the quarter sessions as counsel for Dr. Henry I. Helmbold of 'sBuchu" fame and asked that the doctor be released from the Norristown hospital where he has been confined for nearly four years. The testimony of witnesses conficted as to the doctors sanity. The writ was held over with the understanding that the court would hear testimony in favor of the doctor at any
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VICTIMS OF THE COLD.
Four Men Frozen to Death tn Cana

Four Men Frozen to Death tn Canada.
 QUEBEC, Jan. 23.-A report from St. Annes says four men were frozen to death in that vicinity on Saturday. The bodies of two have been recovered and the other two are supposed to be covered by snow. Mir. Langlois was found frozen to death last Sun day near his residence in the village of Acton vale. A farmer was also found frozen to death near the latter place after the great storm
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
For Sale, the beautiful SlOOp
 Yacht EOrMaX.

This beautiful boat is offered for sale with all her appliances, which comprise well appointed outfit. Her standing rigging is galvanized iron wire. She carries four sails. viz: MalnSail, Jlb, topsail and spinnager; is also provided with new and complete cat rig, which was made for her last season: spars and all. She has galvanized iron anchor with 8 feet inch cable. Is provided with
 fine tight cabin canvass covered and well lighted: has swinging dead lights forward, is also furnished
 with Jap. hair mattresses bolsters and fea her pill sL9rt. has every appointment necessary for boat of her size The price for this boat and all the above mentioned fixtures is only $350 cannot be duplicated twice that amount This boat is in first-claSS condition in every respect. Has about pounds of lead ballast in her keel. Length over all % feet inches. For further particulars address GHAS w FOSTER. No. 31 Crown street, or E.. H. THATCHER, boat builder, foot of Chestnut street.
 5a2s 3t*
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FOR RENT

@ A BRICK HOUSE on Howe street. House A4;; on Ward street, George street and Elm aSss.A- street.
 Money to loan on improved property: Inquire at
 NO. 70 CHURCH STREET. ROOM 2. E@Ofice open evenings from to g.
 l.. IF. COMSTOCK.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A Druggist Kills His Man.

Captain Farrell, the famous detective, caused great sensation last night, but it was doubly intensified by the discovery that his death was the result of druggists mistake and not congestion, it was supposed. The doctor prescribed twenty four drops of aco- nite to an ounce of water and Melchert, the druggist, reversed the ingredients Melch- ert admits the mistake and was arrested to- niuht
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS.

The New York and New England repair shops at Norwood, Mass, discharged ninety six of their workmen, or more than half of the regular help.
 Mrs. Browning, widow of the late ex-Uni- ted States Senator and ex-Secretary of the Interior O. H. Browning, died at her home in Quincy, H., yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A Centennial Building in Ruins.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 23.-The Centennia building at Yorktown was burned to-day The loss is over $20, 1000. The building was erected for the centennial exercises whicl took place in October, 1881.
 Tammany Going to the inauguration
 NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-At meeting of the Tammany Hall committee organization fol 1885 held this evening John Kelly was elect ed chairman, Hugh J. Grant first vice presi dent, Thomas F. Gilroy secretary and John J. German treasurer. It was reported that the organization would send five hundred as delegation to Washington to be present at the inauguration of Cleveland and Justice German was appointed committee of one to proceed to Washington to make the neces- sary arrangements for the delegatien's re ception
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
The Colored Wan Can Skate

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-David Mckay, proprie- tor of fashionable skating rink in this city, was to-day fined $50 and costs in each of two ored men of Boston, who. though allowed to enter the building, were denied the privi- leges of the skating surface. Since the de cision four young negroes have sworn out complaints against Mckay for a like of farSa
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24

YUMA, Ariz., Jan. 23.-Governor Vile
 grana of Lower California has arrived here
 He left Encada, Mex, with volunteer force of twenty men. They encountered a party of the escaped Mexican mutineers and killed one and captured nine. These are being held in Mexican territory. One of the Gov ernor's party was killed. The object of Villegrana's visit is to secure the return of the prisoners captured by the American troops. Doubts exist as to whether his re-
 quest will be complied with. Lieutenant
 Macdonald is in close pursuit of the gang
 and it is almost certain all will be captured or killed
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
TUenty.Niue Years Married. |.

About forty invited guests assembled at the residence of MT. and Mrs. H. Williams, at 80 William street, Thursday evening, and celebrated the twenty-ninth anniversary of their marriage. A bountiful collation. was served It was an occasion of enjoyment to all present.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A man Kteked To Death.

ROCKFORD, H., Jan. 23--This morning the police arrested George Fox, of Chemung for the murder of a man named Holiday Fox had made charges concerning Holiday moral character and when the men met thi. morning fight ensued. Fox pounded ani kicked Holiday about the head and face SC vigorously that he died soon after. Flo, then took the first train for this city where he was arrested
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Rev. MT. JacOcks.

The condition of Rev. MT. Jacocks, who is
 now at the hospital, is such as to preclude
 all hope of his recovery. He is most of the time in a semi-unconscious state and may finger for few days.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
SuEocated by Gas.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-This afternoon a
 Ludlow street and woman who is supposed
 to be his wife were found dead in bed at 123 Canal street, having been accidentally suffo
 cated by Illuminating gas. An investigation will be made by the coroner.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
THE BOOMERS WELL FIGHT.
Throwing Ep Breastworf<s Flo Resiss
 The Troops.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Jan. 23.-Colonel Martin at Fort Leavenworth is in receipt ot a despatch oday from General Hatch il Oklahoma stating that Couch had notified him that he would fight The boomers are throwing up earthworks and mean business, General Augur has ordered nineteen compa- nies of troops to hold themselves in readi- ness to march at moments notice. A large supply of fur clothing has been ordered from the East by express for the troops ordered into the field
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
vhe SmoIia.son Bt,, S;.ped.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The President has signed the French spoliation claims bill. These long deferred claims will now go to the court of claims where the amounts will be ascertained and report made to Congress next December.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
HUNDREDS OF DEAD

StreWn Under the Au1ns of the Ava.
 1amche. ROME, Jan. 23.-Further disasters from snow avalanches are continually reported from the Alps district, The village of Chi abrando has been completely buried. Scores of dead, bodies and many injured persons have been dug out of the snow. Nine per- sons were killed by fall of snow at Bron- asco.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
The week,s Record of FaiIures

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-There were 3S6 fail
 ures in the United States reported to Brad
 streets during the week, against 445 in the
 preceding week and BIO, 2s9 and 2O5 in the corresponding weeks of 1884, 1883 and 1882 respectively.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Ril0fiIn9A RraUreSk

Rev. Spencer H. Bray, of the Humphrey street church, will deliver on Sunday even ing the first of series of sermons on ''The Pilgrims Progress" Subject, ''The City of Destruction" 7" prefaced by a sermon in the morning on 'John Bunyan."
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
TheRbine Frozen over.

COLOGNE, Jan. 23,-The Rhine is frozen over and the bridge of boats at Coblentz has been temporarily removed. Flocks of wild
 geese driven down from the north appeared on the upper Rhine.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
FRAUDS BY CUSTOMS OFFICERS
Millions Of Dollars Lost To The Go

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The discharged GUS tom house officials are full of strange tales of the crooked practices of the more fortu- nate confreres. They talk of the systematic undervaluation of silks, the breaking into and pIundering of cases of goods and whole sale stealing of jewelry and articles of vertu collected by tourists and brought to this port. Special Agent Tingle is pursuing an investigation and his work has created nc end of consternation among the customs employees Mir Tingle's researches into the appraisers department have resulted in dis closing evidences of undervaluation by which the government has lost millions of dollars. Further than this MT. Tingle will not say until his report is made to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
FOR SALE.

fA HOUSE Chestnut street, near Chapel kHi street; 8, 200 4A..A Also lot on Sherman avenue, corner Gilbert avenue, will be sold low. For particulars call at
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A Preacher Dies On The (saIIoNs

CT, negro and g regularly ordained minister of the Christian church, was hanged here to- day for the murder of William Henry, a white man, in November, 1883. When sen fenced to death on the Sth of December he acknowledged his guilt and asked that the sentence be carried out at the earliest day He at the same time appealed for charity to his wife and six children and passed around hat in the court room, collecting $6. O.; the 3d of August last after he had been con- victed of murder he had religious service in the county jail and preached an excellent sermon.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Theobald Forestal, vice-president of the Chicago Gas Light com pany was a Confederate soldier in the battle of Shiloh. He says General Grants asser- tion that he was not surprised on the morn ing of the battle is not sustained by the facts.
 The Confederate approach was made with every precaution against discovery and throughout the night before the battle sounds of revelry were heard from the federal camp.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
AnAI.nshouse Burned Down,

MASON, Mich, Jan. 23.-The Inghana county almshouse, eight miles from here, was burned last night at II o'clock. Loss $10,- GOO to S15, ,000 Insured for one-half.
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EoR SALE OR EXCHANGE,

<&eA HAVE a valuable farm, free and clear, Of @::; some 25O acres. upon which there are two Ma!sl mills with suitable water power adjoining good railroad Upon this farm there are some 15O acres of woodland, large portion of which is heavi- ergetic man to get business. Plenty of meadow land; plenty of tillabe land; plenty of wood and timber to be turned into money. Good houses. Good mills, large barn. GEO. A. SHE'LL.
 ia1O Office 792 Chapel street. Central Block.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
FOR RENT,

f+4:A.A STORE, corner State and Bradley street, EH;;iI $20 month. Second floor of 454 Orchard EA.a..l street, $S month. Whole house. rooms, at 113 Bradley street, in good order. Inquire at 4s2 Dixwel avenue
 oc3O GLOSON HALL.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A Fatal Runaway Accident.

WALLINGFoRD, Pa., Jan. 23.-This morn ing an express train on the West Chester road frightened a colt drawing wagon con taining three young men. The horse dashed down the road, throwing the men out. John Quinn and one Baldwin were kilfsd. The third named Hanan was caught in the har- ness and dragged several hundred yards, but escaped with his life
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Reinforcemeut For WoIseIev

LONDON, Jan. 23-The government is pre- pairing transports to convey troops to Egypt if required. In case General Lord Wolseley should draw endorsements from the army of occupation the additional troops will be sent to take the places of those ordered to the front as the government is determined not to reduce it's military strength in Egypt.
 IMPATIENT FOR THE FEAST. Crowds CIamoring For A Murderer
 On the Scafold.
 CHARLESTON, Ills, Jan 23-Thomas G. Chapman, the murderer of Nicholas Hub bard in Humboldt township, Caleb county, August F, 1874, was hanged at Charleston at o'clock to day. At 40 D. m the pris- oner was praying wildly in his cell Revs. Mcintyre, McCann and Chapman's uncle, w. H. Johnson, all praying with him. The crowd was yelling impatiently outside and the courtyard was full. At 2:O1 p. m. the doomed man was on the scaffold The min ister said, 'He has nothing to say" Chap man then shut his eyes and the cap was drawn as he shook Mr. McIntyres hand. The sheriff bungled with the rope and when Chapman dropped the knot caught under the chin. The victim struggled little and died in eight minutes. The drop was six feet. Hundreds of people were in the city and there was good deal of excitement The body will be taken to Jasper county for burial at Chapman's old home. The corrse is now exposed to view in the courthouse yard
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RENTS.

A Few Hundred Dollars Will Se-
 cure a Good Home.
 <AA ONE FAMILY HOUSE, 200 Atwater street. M::;l House and barn, 29 Auburn street. Two-fa E4siA. lily house, No Il Clay street. Two-family house. 46O Orchard street. All to be sold low if sold within ten days Also for rent, first floor 79 Wool sey street. first floor 10 Newhal street. 115 Portsea street. 12 Portsea street; BIO Congress avenue, and second floor % Auburn street.
 A. M. HOLMES, HOUSE MOVER, OFFICE 69 CHURCH STREET. no15
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Ia if a RuSe2

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 23.-Two weeks ago c. Blackwood, real estate agent and money broker, left this place saying he was going to Mississippi on business. To-day Mir. Blackwood's brother, Captain Dick Roper of Mobile. arrived here and announced that Captain William H. Gardney, of Mobile, few days ago received letter from Meri- dian saying that the writer had accidentally shot and killed him near Meridian and secret ly buried his remains. Roper said only the initials of the writer were signed to the letter, and these he will not divulge. Blackwood was under indictment for embezzlement in a real estate transaction.
 Young Negroes Take Deadly Revenge
 WARRENToN, w. Va, Jan. 23.-Hannah Brown, well known lady of this place, died suddenly yesterday. Investigation has led 10 the discovery that two colored boys, aged eleven and thirteen, introduced poison into her food for revenge for chastisement she had inflicted upon them for trespassing on her land.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
FARM FaaFe SALE.

7O0 ACRES for g., 300, one half cash, situa GU ted within miles of the borough ot Winsted, Ct, junction of Hartford & Conn.sW. R R. with Naugatuck R. R.; will keep 20 cows and pair of horses by hay cut on the farm moving done by machine, buildings first class House two story with l. newly painted, spring water brought by pipe to the premises. Send for circular
 e. H. HAYDEN'S AGENCY, w. Winsted, Conn.,
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Manufacturing Property For

hA A THREE-STORY building, 40x70, with k#: power and heat on the premises. It is cen AHssA trally located and well arranged for either light or heavy manufacturing.
 ITO RENTsThe Stephen Rowe place on North Oninnipiac street The house has sixteen rooms, and can be occupied by two families. There is a barn and city water on the premises. Itis pleasant Iy located in desirable neighborhood and will be rented at a very low price.
 TO RENT-Eght houses and thirty-four tene- ments In different parts of the city.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
THE WAR IN TIsE soUDAN.
Jews Expected Fron, Stewart To-Day

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The government has received telegram from General Lord Wolseley saying that he expects news from General Stewart on Saturday or Sunday.
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EnR SALE

% GOOD HOUSE; has modern improve E:i ments; fine location on Chapel street, short #all.H distance west of the Colleges A good place to buy Can be seen at any time.
 Also a modern built house Howard avenue.
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A Lawyer Goes Under.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-James Wilton Brooks, ex-assemblyman from Putnam coun- ty and lawyer at No. 32 Liberty street, made an assignment to-day, giving preferences for $12,00O. MT. Brooks is son of the Hon. James Brooks, formerly one of the owners of the Evening Express, and he inherited con- siderable property on his fathers death. Three years ago he was supposed to be worth $150, ,000. He is a member of the Union club and was former member of the Knicker- booker club. The Wealthfest Woman In America.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-It having been stat ed that Mrs. E. H. Green had wept and thrown herself on the floor of the office of John J. Cisco & Co.,. because Assigne, May would not surrender S5O0,000 in bonds which she had on deposit with the suspended firm, Mr. May was to-day asked for explana- ton. He says Mrs. Green became very much excited, but did not throw herself upon the floor. She wept and talked loudly, threaten ing to appeal to the courts for redress, but did not create the scene described in the morning papers.
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FOR, RENT.

rooms on Chapel street. $15 per month. rooms on George street. near Church.
 FOR SALE.
 Brick house. 12 rooms, all modern improvements $4, ,OOO on Hamilton street Brick house Artisan street, $4 900. Frame house and grocery store on Putnam street, &, 800. Frame house Oak street $3, 900; rents for S384 Frame house on Hallock street. $2 TOO Nice lot Martin street very cheap Lot on Jackson street 50x120 for $S50 Lot on Ward street 5Ox127 will be sold low. Valuable property on George street, near Church, at bargain. Money to loan in sums to suit
 THOMAS O'BRIEN & co
 800 CHAPEL STREET.
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TSlIa11ts.
" NTEn

a A SITUATION by an experienced woman to do 11 cooking. Would not object to small washing or general housework in small private family. The best of city reference. Please inquire at
 59 BISHOP STREET, ear Ora