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The Osceola times., 1885-03-21
a Crafty Scheme.

OTTAWA, ONT, March l6.-The Gov.
ernpient is considering scheme to At out
number OF armed schooners to watch
.pe hshing grounds of the maritime prov.
ihces' aud prevent American fisherman
rom taking fish in Canadian water. II
Is thought that steamers would be of l,t.
ue use Tor this purpose as their move.
mehts could be watched and American
vessels trespassing would be able To ge,
out oi the three mile limit before /.
steamer could overhaul them. The nro
posal, therefore, is to arm and eonin
number of schooners which The Imar;.
osas .ra, WIZ De unable to distinguish from
The Osceola times., 1885-03-21
Not On 10 Special Mission,

LONDON, March l6.-M. Lessar, the
Russian diplomat, an interview with
whom was published in America a few
days ago, was asked yesterday as to the
Intentions OF Russia in the matter of oc.
cupylng Afghan territory. He said that
Russia had no designs upon Herat be.
yond her own legitimate sphere of
operations. He ignored the
question; "Does Russia wish war?n
but admitted that his Government
was massing troops the Afghan from.
tier. This OF course she had A perfect
right to do, as long as foreign TERRITORY
was not invaded. lie denied that he had
been intrusted with special mission,
The Osceola times., 1885-03-21
Shot mt the Door of His BROTHERS. Saloon.

BALTIMORE, MD, March l6.-Yester-
day evening Ambrose Anderson, a
plumber, was shot and almost instantly
killed by VIM. Wagner, just outside of
the door of his brothers, Harry
Wagner's, saloon, on West Baltimore
street. Anderson was intoxicated, and
was forcing an entrance into the place
when shot
The Osceola times., 1885-03-21

ASSISTANT SEcRErARr OF THE TREAS
rRY FAIRcHrLp quaiihed ami began mis-
duties on the 10th.
SECRETARY WHITNEY has ordered the
vessels at New Orleans to proceed at oncs
to Central America.
A GREAT hospital and sanitarium is to
b. built at Port Said as memorial to Gen.
eral Gordon. which will be open TO the
people of all the realms Of the earth.
ZEBEHR PAsHA, the man General Cor
don wanted made Governor of khartoum,
was arrested recently and documents were
found proving his completely with the
Mahdi.
SIR PETER LUMsDEN arrived at Herat,
and 1t is said that the Afghans are active
ly for,ifying.
GENERAL GRANT was in a comfortable
condition on the 18th, and th e local disease
is believed for the present to be station
ary.
DoRMAN b. EATON, Of the Civil Service
Commission, is pleased with the way the
new administration has commenced.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND on the 18th tele-
graphed his sympathy to Mrs. McCune,
widow of the late owner of the Buffalo
Courier, who died on the 14th.
The constitutional limit of the Missouri
Legislature expired on the 18th, after
which members draw but 81 per day. An
adjournment will probably be reached by
the end of the month.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

In the legislature at Concord, N. H., yes- terday letter was read from Henry W. Blair accepting the office of United States senator for the term ending March, 1891.
 The London Daily Telegraph says that sat isfactory assurances having been given by Germany and other powers the government will in few days issue an Egyptian loan of nine million pounds.
 Base ball yesterday: At New York, New Works 3, Providence O; at Philadelphia, Bos- tons 2, Philadelphias O.; at Buffalo, Chicagos 9, Bufalos 1; at Detroit, Detroits 6, St. Louis 0; at Cincinnati, Cincinnatis 5, Metro politans 2, at Louisville, Louisvilles 10, Brooklyns 7: at St. Louis, St. Louis 7, Ath- letics O; at Pittsburg, Baltimores 5, Pitts burps
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
The Trott1ng Meeting At Ptttsburp.

PITTsBURa, July 14.-Delightful weather, the promise of good attendance and a galaxy of flyers such was never seen before in this city gave promise for week of rare sport at Homewood Park. Over four thousand people were on the course at the opening this afternoon. The track except a little soft from last nights storm is in superb condition. The first race, 2.19 class trot- t!ng, purse $2,0OO, was won by Felix, Joe Davis second, Lena Swallow third; time 2:23, 2:24, 2:2211s. In the second race, 2:4O class trotting, purse $1 ,000, Joe Q. was first, Egehill second, Maud R. third; time 2:30, 2:29, 2:32. In the third race, 2:3H class pacing, purse $1,OOO, Argyle won, Billy F.
 second, Frank W. third; time 2:231s, 2:2211s
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
The RepubItcans At RIcbmend.

RICHMOND, July 14.-About three hundred of the delegates to the Republican State con- vention which meets here tomorrow are in town. Preliminary discussions point to the nomination of John S. Wise for governor, though the friends of Attorney General Blair have not abated their claims or efforts. Wise's friends continue to claim his nomina- tion on the first ballot. Wise himself says if his nomination be not made unanimous be- fore the completion of the roll call, he will certainly be nominated on the first ballot with at least one hundred votes to spare.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
AN EXPLOSION IN NEW YORK


 Causes an Exciting Fire At whtcf, Several PersoasAre Injured. NEW YORK, July A.-A sudden explosion occurred in the basement of Schlessinger & Co.'s wholesale liquor house at 92 and 94 Liberty street at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon The shock shook the building to it's founda- tions from the eighth story. Windows were broken and everything in the building was upset. Flames quickly followed and soon the building was filled with fire and smoke. A. H. Leman, the superintendent of Schles- singers place, was in the basement and was severely injured in the head. He fled hasti- ly, leaving his clothing, money, etc., behind. William Kelly, member of Hook and Lad der No. 10, fell from a ladder and seriously injured his arm An ambulance was sum- moned and he was taken to the Chambers street hospital. Three alarms were sent out and the engines sent in streams upon the burning mass. The fire communicated quickly to the upper stories, and the men worked to great disadvantage. Trains on the elevated road on New Church street were stopped and travel on Broadway was at standstill. The loss will be heavy. The building was occu- pied by large wholesale houses in lower sto- ries and by business offices above The cause of the explosion is not known, but it is supposed to have been the result of the igni- tion of some chemicals which are stored in the basement. The office and headquarters of the Otis elevator works were in the build ing
 At 3:30 p. m. the fire was reported under control and half an hour later the flames were entirely extinguished schlessinger & Co.'s loss on stock is $20, ,00O. The other occupants of the building will lose $10,000. The building damaged $1O,00O. The losses are covered by insurance in local com panies.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
His Color Did Moi Sn1t.

WASHINGTON, July 14-A young colored man named Green, whom General Hazen more than year ago declined to admit into the signal corps, but whose enlistment was subsequently ordered by Secretary Lincoln, was recently assigned as assistant to the ob- server at Pensacola. The observer Ca white man) refused point blank to recognize him. General Hagen when informed of the state of affairs there at once placed the office in charge of the colored assistant and has ordered the observer to Washington to &C., count for his action
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Hungarian Laborers On Strike.

FRANKLIN, Pa, July 14.-The one hun dred Hungarian laborers who arrived from Erie, Pa., Saturday last to work on the new waterworks with the understanding that they would be paid one dollar per day and board have struck. On going to work they were informed that they would be paid one dollar per day and board themselves They demanded $1.50 per day. A large number of Italians are expected to arrive tomorrow to take the place of the strikers, in the event of which there will probably be serious trouble.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
A Convention of Newsdealers.

PHILADELPHIA, July 14.-The second an nual convention of the newsdealers and sta tioners' national association opened in this city this forenoon. The association is op- posed to the American News company, claiming that it is monopoly. About fifty delegates were present, representing Penn sylvania, New York, New England and the western States. President Richardson's an nual report showed large increase in the number of local organizations A resolu- tion was adopted providing for the appoint ment of committee of three to report on the excessive freight and mail charges as foster ed by the only present supply company, the American News company. The convention then fooIr a raoars
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Appointments made Yesterday.

WAsHINGroN, July 14.-The President this afternoon appointed Larner B. Harrison, of Cincinnati, to be government director of the Pacific railway company, vice Edward F. Moves declined. MT. Harrison is president of the First National bank of Cineinnati. W. H. Whip was appointed United States district attorney for Washington territory. Secretary Manning to-day appointed Maurice F. Holahan, of New York, chief of division in the office of commissioner of cus- toms. The president to-day commissioned Thomas H. Bsal postmaster at Hamilton, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
4 stabbing Array Among Italians,

NEW YORK, July 14.-During an alterca- tion this evening in the italian colony at filth street and First avenue Giovanni Lar occo, of 437 East filth street, was shot in the breast and fatally wounded by fellow named Giovanni Auguino. Another Italian named Pastori Laforo, who took part in the affray, was seriously stabbed in the back and breast. During the excitement Auguino es- capped and up to late hour tonight had not been captured.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
A Departing Minister Ranouetted

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 14.-The citizens of this city tonight rendered farewell ban quet to Colonel Charles L. Denby, minister to China, at the St. George Hotel The event was notable one, about two hundred
 guests being present. The toast ssOur Guests" by Hon. T. E. Garvan was respond ed to at length by Colonel Denby Among other noteworthy toasts were ''The Presi-
 dent, ''The Flowery Kingdom" 7" and "Auld
 Lang Syne." Minister Denby leaves to-mor-
 row morning for Logansport for brief visit.
 On his return he will complete his arrange
 ments to sail for his new field of labor.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
South End.

A delightful drive from the city, a most popular place for excursions and one of the pleasantest places on the shore is South End and MT. John Smith, the proprietor of the South End House, will be alive to the wants of his guests and afford them all the refresh ments and amusements to be found at the seashore. Dinners for large or small parties are speciality. The best of order may be relied upon at the South End House and no liquors will be sold on the premises on Sun days. A new dock has just been built, afford ing pleasant landing for boats and steamers
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Searching for a Cannon Load ofTrea.

TROY, N. Y., July 14.-A man named Chapin, from New Jersey, who with part ner from Brandon, Vt., has been searching for cannon, which tradition says the Brit ish army, fearful of surprise from the ene- my, filled with gold and sunk in the creek near Comstock's, Washington county, in TIT, is positive that he has found the prize A professional diver from Boston has been at work since last week. There seems to be about three feet of dirt over the cannon which lies in water thirteen feet deep. It is said that old logs and other debris cover the cannon.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Fever In the Camp.

BATTLEFoRD, Man, July 14.-Camp fever is raging among the troops at Pitt. Colonel Osborn Smith is seriously i'll. A doctor went from here to-day. The camp is said to be without tonic. Miserable Man is sup plying great deal of important testimony inficting the promoters of the rebellion. The Wood Crees with Wandering Spirit in tow are coming slowly towards Pitt An Indian arrested here for some offense proves to be
 the murderer of Charlie Gum at Frog Lake.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
CompIImentary

Although, as he says, Coroner c. E. Boil man never yet had straight case'' in this city, he has been here enough to have found a large circle of friends and admirers. In what cases he has acted upon he has shown a remarkably keen insight and that under standing of human nature which is so essen tial to man in that position. Waterbury people will hear, then, with delight of the new honor which came to this comparatively American
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Ex-Ed1tor Jennings To Run For Par.
 lfament

LONDON, July 14.-Mr. Louis J. Jennings, formerly editor of the New York Times, has consented to contest one of the Parliamenta- ry districts of Stockport, in Cheshire, in the Tory interest in the coming general election Stockport is at present represented by two Radicals, MT. Frederick Pennington and MT. Charles Henry Hopwood. In his ad- dress accepting the candidacy MT. Jennings advocates local self government for Ireland and an import tax on finished manufactured goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Pastor Saratoga St. M. E. Church
The Drift Towards a silver Basis,

NEW YORK, July 14.-The managers of the banks belonging to the Clearing House association were to-day discussing the sug- gestions made by Conrad N. Jordan, treas urer of the United States, that the tendency in financial affairs to drift toward silver basis should be checked by 8 change in the gold policy. No definite action was taken by the association, the managers being of the opinion that it would be better to wait while before adopting general policy.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
HOG FIRES EN NEW JERSEY
OVer S1Xty Thousand Acres of Ian,
 Burned 0var

OVer S1Xty Thousand Acres of Land
 Burned Over.
 PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The fires that have been burning in the cranberry bogs and timber lands of South Jersey were partially extinguished by rain last night and this morning. In the cedar swamps and some portions of the bogs they are still shoulder ing and may break out again if the drought continues. About sixty-four thousand acres of land have been burned over in Burlington residents in the vicinity who made living by picking cranbsrries, huck1eberries and hunting game on the burning land are left daafifnHo
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Rev. NIT. Hammond.

Rev. MT. Hammond, of the Methodist church, Ansonia, gave notice Sunday that for the two following Sundays he> should
 be away on his vacation. The pulpit during his absence will be filled with 8 supply, and his pastoral work will be under the charge
 of the Rev. MT. Perrins, a local preacher in fha nhurah
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
An Irish Bank Gee. Uns.~

CORK, July 14.-The Munster bank, limit eo' which has it's head office in this city and branch in Dublin, has failed. The iabili ties of the institution are e1, ,75O, 900 and its shareholders are chiefly ladies whose sole dependence is the dividends accruing from the shares. The directors express confidence ln their ability to settle all claims in full. LONDON, July 14.-The news ot the failure of the Munster bank ere ateo a sensation here. This even ing the Parnellites in the House of Com mons excitedly paced the lobbies or gathered Tn groups discussing the disaster to their con- stituents and to themselves The opinion is general among them that the failure will cause great deal of suffering in the south of Ireland
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
An Ordinance de SprinkIing O
 yEalEca..x4 RGsxrax.anna

TelfOrd P8Vements. Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council of
 the City of New Haven:
 That section S1, page 127, of the Ordinances con. corning Public Works is hereby amended 90 that said section, when amended, shall read as follows: No person shall water 8 public street with watering cart unless he first obtains a license therefor from the superin- tendent of streets, which license shall not run for more than one year, and shall contain such condi tions. and be subject to such regulations, as the Board of Public Works may prescribe.
 The superintendent of streets may at any time revoke any such license aforesaid subject to sp- peal as provided in the ordinance concerning Lii censes and Permits, and until such revocation is diSapproved by vote of the Board of Aldermen the license revoked shall cease to be in force
 In Court of Common Council, City of New Haven Read and adopted.
 Approved July IA, 1885,
 true copy of record
 Attest: TIMOTHY J. CROWLEY.
 jy15 St City Clerk
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Carried Down by a Falling Wall.

CINCINNATI, July Awhile masons were placing heavy stone cap on the front of the new brick building ate2 Melancthon street at 10 o'clock this morning the wall gare way, carrying with it James Standison, John Rob inson and C. M. Burroughs. They were res cued from the debris soon as possible, but were badly injured. Robinson had his skull fractured and is in dangerous condition The contractor was Amos Tucker and John Foster had charge of the stone work. The cap was eight feet long and twelve inches square but the wall was unable to support
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15

SARATOGA, July 14.-The national council of educational associations resumed their ses- slon this morning, President White of Gin cinnati in the chair. A paper on ''Pedagogi- cal Study" was read by W. T. Harris and hotly discussed by Professor G. Stanley 51, molt, Drs Tappan and Hoose and others ! me council at 12 o'clock took a recess until 5 o'clock. About three hundred delegates were present
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
The Axe Will Soon Fall.

WASHINGTON, July 14.-The report that President Cleveland has called halt on partisan changes in the departments is de- nied in official quarters. There has been a restraining influence at work lately to resist the renewed pressure coming with the be- ginning of the fiscal year, but almost every in dead earnest and with systematic regulari- tv
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15

1Ee IMI1FHaI COmmefce OI the II eafs
 WASHINGTON, July 14.-The annual report on internal commerce for 1885 prepared by MT. Joseph Nimmo, jr:, late chief of the bu- reau of statistics, was given to the press to- day. It relates to the commercial, industrial and transportation interests of the Pacific coast. Chapters are devoted to the grain fleet of California, the railway problem of California, the cereal and the salmon fish cries of Oregon and the improvement of the mouth of the Columbia river. Part 3 re- lates to the movements of the cotton crop of the United States and part to the range and rancho cattle business, which subject has already been presented in a special re- port prepared by MT. Nimmo. The present report is accompanied by five maps illus trative of the subjects treated of in the text.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. ON HER WEDDING EVE A Young Lady Is Cruel
 ly Murdered. "A QUIET DAY FOR GRANT. British Commissioners In
 Full Flight. SPLEND0R AT NIAGARA FALLS. A Crushing Bank Failure
 Nm Ireland.
SPLENDOR AT NIAGARA FALLS.


KILLED ON HER WEDDING EVE. By Her Crazy Father.
 HALIFAX, July 14.-Edward Withers, chief
 of the customs statistical department, has for
 some time been regarded as more or less of a
 crank, showing unmistakable symptoms of
 insanity with those who knew him well, but
 causing no alarm. His increasing symptoms
 of insanity on Friday last alarmed his family
 and on Saturday efforts were made to secure
 his admission to Mt. Hope asylum and ar
 engagements were made to remove him there
 at once. About o'clock this morning he
 arose and with the gleam of demon in his
 eyes began prancing around the house and
 fourishing 8 revolver, tried to chase his
 family together to one room where he might
 as he said shoot them all at once. They
 scattered and bafaed his purpose without giving him an opportunity to fire shot. In 8 short time his
 fit seemed co have exhausted itself and the family thought he was quiet Annie, his daughter, then proceeded to the kitchen to prepare breakfast and was engaged in peeling some potatoes when the frenzied man quick ly stole into the room behind her and before she was aware of his presence a pistol shot rang out and Annie dropped dead, the bullet entering her back and lodging directly in the heart. The insane murderer was immediately over powered and secured, but not before he had swallowed dose of poison. On the arrival of the doctors he showed signs of convulsions and shortly afterward expired. Annie was a beautiful! girl of nineteen and was to have been married in few days
  A MONUMENT TO MRS. SURRATT. The SentfmenaI Scheme In Which
 NEW YORK, July 14.-The following special from Washington is published in the Telegram:
 A sensation has been created by the an- by Brick Pomeroy that he will receive subscriptions for the erection of to Mrs. Surratt, who was execut- ed as a conspirator in the assassination of President Lincoln. Pomeroy claims that Mrs. Surratt was murdered, that she was an innocent Roman Catholic woman without murder in her heart. He points to the fact that all the members of the military con- mission that condemned Mrs. Surratt to death are dead except Holt; that he, resid- ing in the suburbs of Washington, is almost ,razed, and that the majority of those who are dead committed suicide a proof he claims that they saw the injustice of their verdict. The citizens of Surrattville a small village in Maryland, have subscribed $1 OOO, which they think will guarantee the success of their project to mark the resting place of he conspirator. .
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
The Testimony of Paid Agents.

BOSTON, July 14.-In the Superior erimi- nal court to-day Judge Rockwell decided not to hear any more liquor cases where the evil dence is only given by the agents of the Law and Order league. This disposes of about fortY-tMo cases which Hera to ha tried
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Milford Beach Hotel.

The Milford Beach Hotel at Burns Point offers special attractions to the public. It has ample facilities and accommodations and pleasure parties will find the dinners excel lent. MT. George Qrente', late with Del monico, New York, is the proprietor.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15

LONDON, July 14.-One of the most bril- liant affairs of the season took place to-day at St. Georges church, the event being the marriage of Lord Vernon, of Sudbury Park, Derbyshire, to Miss Fannie Lawrence, daugh- ter of Mir. Francis Lawrence, of New York The church was crowded with members of the nobility and other prominent persons United States Minister Phelps and Mrs. Phelps, the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Earls of Hardwicke, Granville. Wemyss, Cork, LitchGeld, Kingston and Stanhope and their wives. and Sir William Vernon liar court and the Marquis of Harrington were present at the ceremonies
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
Shot Rv His Eather.tu.Law

WILLIAMSBURG, O., July 14.-Last Febru- ary J. R. Erwin married daughter of Jacob Wickerman, wealthy grain and lumber dealer at Peebles. Erwins money matters became involved and he left his wife with her father while he left to find employment elsewhere and to found a home for his young wife. To-day he returned to settle up his affairs at Peebles and to claim her. In some way or other not known an altercation arose between him and his father-in-law and the old gentleman shot him several times and fled. Erwin is not expected to recover
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
A Missing peputv marsb.1

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 14.-Deputy Mar shal Miller, who left Gallatin several days ago to arrest some illicit distillers in Sumner county, has not been heard from and it is
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-15
ADeficft in Postal Revenues.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The sixth auditor of the treasury reports a deficit in the Post office department for the quarter ended March 31 of $1 ,6e5, ,533. The deficit flor the fiscal year ended June 30 is estimated at about $6, ,OOO OOO