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Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10

Mrs. Plimpton of Hartford wife of L. B. Plimpton, was found dead in her bath tub Wednesday by members of her household, who had missed her. She had been subject to heart disease, and at times suffered great ly from the disease. A small quantity of water had been let into the bath and she had prepared to bathe when the fatal stroke came. Drs Ellsworth and Kellogg were hastily sum- moned and pronounced the cause of death heart disease. Mrs. Plimpton was before marriage Miss Hubbard, of Coventry, and was fifty years of age. She leaves a family of three daughters, the oldest being Mrs. Ar thur Bradley Mrs. Plimpton was one of the party who accompanied the City Guard on their trip to the Catskills last week, and seemed during the trip to be in her usual health
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
A FIasman,s Fate.

In South Norwalk at about 1 o'clock on Wednesday Charles Lockwood a fagman at the crossing near the depot, was attending to his duty. A train on the Danbury road was approaching, and after signalling that all was right he had his attention called to two ladies hastening to cross the tracks ahead of the engine. Seeing their perilous situation he went to their assistance and succeeded in securing their safety. Meantime the accom- modation train which leaves Bridgeport at 12:27 and due in South Norwalk at 12:59 drew near the scene, and before Lockwood was aware of his danger the engine struck him in the back of the head and inflicted in- juries from which he died about four hours later. Deceased was about forty years of age and had been employed as fagman about four months
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
CRUSHED rN AN BEREAVEMENT.
A Terrible Accident By Which Five
 Lives Are Lost.

MT CARBoN, IL nn., July 5.-This morn ing terrible, ace ,it'.,t occurred on the new railroad of tlio Reading and Pottsville line a short distance from this place whereby three men were killed and five received serious in juries. While eight Italians employed by Gail Sc Co.,, contractors, were digging at e large embankment near Yorkeville high mass of earth became dislodged and falling to where the men were working crushed them beneath about twenty tons of rock and dirt. It was nearly o'clock this evening before the first dead body was found, that of Michael Cordelia, aged thirty years. Both arms and legs were broken and the head was crushed in. The next body taken out was that of John Hooper, aged twenty eight, resident of this place. His back and one arm were broken. Antonio Georranz, aged forty, was found next. He was alive, but his condition is such that he cannot recover. Shortly after this the dead body of John Kicker aged thirty-five, was taken up. Directly after the body of an Italian aged thirty-four was found. He showed signs of life and the physicians ad- ministered remedies. He was conveyed to his boarding house.
 The accident was caused by the men dig ging too far into an embankment, making it too weak, and causing it to fall over. The inquest will be held tomorrow morning The accident is the most serious one that has oc- cured since the building of the new road.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
CYCLONES IN THE WEST.
Considerable Damage Done By Storm
 YeaierdaY

Considerable Damage Done By Storms
 Yesterday.
 MoNTIcELLo Minn., July 9.-A cyclone of considerable proportions passed over this vicinity this afternoon. The track of the storm was about five miles wide. The cloud was of a greenish hue and funnel shaped. A house between Big Lake and Brickers was struck and scattered along the prairie. Re ports come in slowly, but so far no deaths have been reported.
 DETROIT, July 9.-A special from A1legan says: Two miles north of this city last night a tornado developed and swept over tract of three miles long and eight rods wide, result ing in great damage. Buildings were un- roofed and serious injury was done to stand ing timber and orchards.
 CHICAGO, July 9.-During storm at Madison. Wis, to-day nearly one hundred trees in the Capitol park were broken down and the tin roof of the north wing was broken off. The tin roof Postmaster General Vilas' residence was blown off and considerable damage done by water. Sev- eral new houses just going up were badly damaged. The storm was in the nature of a cyclone. Telegraph wires are prostrated. The damage to houses, barns, shade trees, etc, will reach $4O,0 900. At Oshkosh all the wires are prostrated. Passengers bring word that many buildings were entirely destroyed The loss is estimated at 5000. Several people were injured by falling timbers.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
Wbo will Re Chiefs

The police commissioners will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock, when it is expected that a successful effort will be made to elect a chief The latest rumors are that two of the three Democratic members of the Board are prepared to vote for either of three Re publicans they may name for chief, either of whom is fully competent to fill the position, in their opinion. It is also said that their reason for this course is the fact that they are fearful that their colleague, MT. Boil man, may ultimately secure an election, and this they don't want and won't hhve if they can helD it.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
THE INDIAN SCARE IN KANSAS. No HosIiles Net Seen Nm The State, and
 Everything Quiet.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-General Sheridan
 has been directed by the Secretary of War to concentrate as far as practicable all troops
 availab'e in case of Indian disturbances in
 the West. It is reported to the War depart ment that the Indian troubles continue to
 grow more threatening General Schofeld has telegraphed as follows regarding the re- ported invasion of southwestern Kansas: ''The latest reports indicate that no Indians
 have been in Kansas yet and no citizens,
 but 8 number - perhaps one hundred of young Cheyennes-have left the agency, it is believed to conceal their arms on account of
 recent untimely threats to disarm them.
 The present disposition of troops will, I
 hope, prevent serious trouble if the Indians are left alone"
 General Augur telegraphs that he would advise the Governor of Colorado that there is
 do need for State troops in southern Colorado at present.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
THE LONDON SCANDAL.
A Crush of People Anxious To B
 Copies of The Pall Mall Gazette.

crush of People Anxious 10 Buy
 Copies of The Pall Mall Gazette.
 LONDON, July 9.-The Pan Mall Gazette this evening thanks the city authorities for attempting to suppress the sales of the paper, thereby breaking the conspiracy of silence maintained by the press concerning the Ga zette's revelations" In another part of it's editorial page it says: ''Let those who do not wish to shake the very foundation of social order think twice before compelling us to confront in court brothel keepers with princes of the blood and prominent public men with the victims of their lawless vice." Northumberland street, where the Pail Mall Gazette office is located, was all the after noon packed from end to end with a mass of excited people. As many as three thousand news vendors were at times struggling to- gether for opportunities to purchase copies of the paper. At one time the pressure of the crowd so great that all the lower windows of the Gazette building were crushed in When the doors of the office were opened for the sale of the first edition there was 8 rush for the counters. Women and boys were knocked down and trampled upon and many were badly injured. Owing to the extraordinary sales of the paper for the past few days the supply of white paper gave out this morning and the presses had
 to be stopped for several hours while addi-
 tional supplies were being procured. To-
 days edition makes no new revelations, but
 confines itself to defending the papers
 course and defying the authorities. New revelations are promised for tomorrow. In the House of Commons this afternoon Alfred H. G. Gray IiberaD, member for South Northumberland, inquired why public access to the office of the Pall Mall Gazette was obstructed. Rt. Hon. Sir Richard Asshe- ton Cross, secretary for the home department, replied that the police were fulfilling their | duty in keeping the streets clear and preserv- | ing order.
 In the House of Commons this evening | the criminal law amendment bill was re- ported by the committee having it in charge. A fierce debate arose and the strong feeling for and against the bill led many members beyond the limits of parliamentary usage in
 the employment of personal allusions. The
 bill was finally read second time and re-
 committed. It is reported that the virtual
 shelving of the bill by it's reference to 8 com mittee already overwhelmed with work was l the ostensble reason for the revelations
 made by the Pall Mall Gazette and it is be- | cause of these revelations that the committee | has subordinated everything before it to the consideration of the measure.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
A Asweepstakes Yacht Race.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, July 9.-The forty mile sweepstakes race for $500 silver cup between the yachts Fortuna, America, Gilina and Mexican was sailed to-day in stiff southwest wind. The Fortuna led all the way, beating the Gilina two miles and the America seven. Fortuna's time 4;57. .55. The new yacht Puritan. which accompanied the others as 8 guest, crept over half the course, easily beat the quartstte, leading the Fortuna by two miles.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
Explosion of Wh1skey Barrel

IONA, Mich, July 9.-A curious accident occurred in this city yesterday afternoon. George Watts, standing near an empty whiskey barrel in Nead's saloon, attempted to light match on the empty barrel. The barrel instantly exploded with terrific noise that was heard blocks away. Watts was thrown across the room against the wall with terrific force and severely injured. Two men standing in the open door were blown out on the street. The barrel scattered through the saloon in blazing fragments, setting the building on fire. The saloon is in the center of the business part of the town, and for 8 time the excitement caused suspension. ot business, there being fears of general con
 fagration. The fire was soon extinguished
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
ECZEMA A :!

For the benefit of suffering humanity deem it only my duty to give this unsolicited testimony in favor of Swift's Specific. My wife has been af1ct ed with Eczema from infancy. We tried every known remedy, but to no avail. She was also af- flicted with periodical nervous headache some times followed by intermittent fever so that her life became burden to her. Finally determined to try Swift's Specific. She commenced seven weeks ago. After taking the first large bottle the disease seemed to increase the burning, itching and inflammation became unbearable She. however persevered in the use of the medicine. After talk ing the second bottle the infammation began to subside. After the third bottle the inflammation disappeared, and sore spots dried up and turned white and scaly, and finally she brushed them off in an impalpabe white powder resembling pure salt She is now taking the sixth bottle; every appear, ance of the disease gone and her flesh is soft and white as child's. Her headaches have disappear ed and she enjoys the only good health she has known in 40 years. No wonder she deems every bottle of S. s. s. is worth thousand times it's weight in gold.
 Any further information concerning her case will be cheerfuy given by herself at her residence 135 Mulett street. or by me.
 JOHN F. BRADLEY, A Grisweld Street.
 Detroit, Mich, May Is, 1885.
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, Drawer 3, Atlanta, no IVY ix-10 avvnr
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
ABoston man,s Queer Act.

forty-fve, was engaged this morning with Michael Mclaughlin, aged sixty, in demol- ishing a condemned building at South Bos- ton. Mclaughlin fell through rotten floor, receiving a severe gash in his fall. Hines said he would go for a doctor, bnt instead he went to his own house where he pushed by his wife saying that he was on business, took razor from his bureau drawer and cut his throat, dying immediately. No possible cause can be assigned for the deed. Hines leaves widow and five children
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
EOR. RENT.
For Sale at a Bargain.
William HI. WI
FOR SAIL

Shore cottage lots $5 per front foot. A valuable house and lot &, 800. Building lots in the borough, $5 per foot front and upwards.
 wA FEW GOOD RENTS.-a
 WALTER A. MAIN, ie16 West Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
FOR RENT
FOR RENT.

TUX RENEs
 NsA FIVE rooms in Heler's block State street; Ei gas and water closet; suitable for private MNsA family. Also five rooms five minutes walk from City market. Also several other tenements in desirable locations, and store 555 State street. a24 If JACOB HELLER, 9S Olive street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
PAID SPIES NOT CREDIBLE.

A Boston Jury Refuses to Convict
 On the Testimony of Law and Or
 der Detectives.
 BOSTON, July 9.-In the Supreme court this morning jury reported disagreement in two liquor cases. Judge Aldrich, to the astonishment of lawyers and spectators, said that in three days the court had tried seven cases, all turning upon the testimony of two agents of the Law and Order league, and al though the evidence was direct and conclu- sive, the result had been five aequittals and disagreements. The jurors could have reached the conclusion only through a dis belief of the witnesses. He therefore de- clined to try any more cases on such testi- mony only. He expressed no opinion as to the credibility of the witnesses and made no reflections on the jury, but simply stated that it was useless to % on.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
1t Was a False Alarm,

NEW YORK, July 9.-A false alarm was started at 3 o'clock this afternoon to the ef- feet that John L. Sullivan, the slugger, was cleaning out the saloon of Paddy Ryan on Broadway near Park Place. Quite crowd had gathered in front of the saloon and the police found that Sullivan was not in town. It is alleged, however, that Sullivan has threatened to enforce a general clearing out of Ryan's saloon and that the proprietor fore warned is prepared to meet him at any mo- ment
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
SECOND BASEMEN
West Haven.

The Episcopal and Congregational Sunday schools of West Haven unite in picnic to High Rock Grove tomorrow, July Il. A large gathering is expected, and arrange ments for transportation have been made accordingly. Let those who are going be on hand to take the horse cars at West Haven at 7:45 a. m at the latest. Baskets should be left at the proper places in season and tick cts bought before the last moment.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
Boston,s New Police Commiss1ene

BOSTON, July Civilian M. Osborne, ap pointed to-day a member of the new police commission of Boston, is a native of Trum- bull county, Ohio. He graduated from the academical and law departments of the Uni versity of Michigan, practiced law at Youngs- town, of which city he was at one time May or, removed to Cleveland and thence to Bos- ton. He has been a resident of this city for five years. During 1880 and 1881 he made an extended trip through Europe and since 1883 has been a member of the common council. MT. Osborne was member of ex- President Hayes regiment during the war and is cousin, college classmate and life long friend of Congressman Mckinley, of Ohio.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
Installation.

Officers of Union lodge No 32, K. of P, were installed last evening by Grand Chan cellor Isbel1, of Westville, as follows: P. O., s. w. Corliss; c. O., L. F. Aubry; V. O., G. w. Darrow; K. of R. and S., J. A. Ryer- son; M of F., A. J. Walker; M. of E., T.
 J. Howarth; F., D. S. Grant; M. of A., W. Lamb; I. G., R. Cronan; o. G., George
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
THE RIGHT OF VETERANS
In the Civil Service of New York
 State.

In the Civil Service of New York
 State.
 NEW YORK, July 9.-The State civil ser vice commission met to-day at the New York Hotel Commissioners John Jay and A. Shoemaker and Henry A. Richmond were present. It was regular meeting of the commission and only routine business was transacted. Mayor Low, of Brooklyn, was expected to appear before the commission during the afternoon to obtain their decision in regard to question concerning the right of veterans which has arisen in Brooklyn. The civil service law requires that an ap- pointment shall be given to either of the three persons who stand highest in compet- itive examination, but if either of the three shall prove to be veteran soldier who has been honorably discharged then the veteran shall be preferred to the others It is con cluded in Brooklyn that even if a veteran sol dier is not included in the three he is still to be preferred and must receive appoint ment before others who stand higher in the list. Mayor Low wishes an opinion from the civil service commission upon the subject. A United Press representative was informed to-day by gentleman connected with the civil service commission that the law upon the subject is very plain and that no veteran soldier is to-be preferred in making appoint ments until he is included in the three high est on the list.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10

UTICA, July 9.-A lightning storm of un- usual severity passed over this section this afternoon At Deerield Frank McDermitt was sent after cows Not returning search was made and he was found dead on the ground within three feet of tree which had been struck by lightning. The dog which accompanied him was dead at his side. Later in the afternoon John Leonard was found dead in 8 field where he had been at work. He had been killed by lightning.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10

A N American woman as working housekeeper- A pleasant, permanent home and good wages For particulars address M NJ, BOX 536,
 jy102 Milford Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
The Institute of Instruction,

NEWPORT, R. l., July 9.-The American Institute of Instruction convention opened this morning at 9 o'clock with an average morning attendance. Alter the usual devo- tional exercises Hon. Thomas Hadley read 8 paper on ''Horace Mann" and Prof. Robert Fletcher of Dartmouth upon "Geometry and it's methods and means of discipline" A short recess was then taken, after which the Hon. E. P. Seaver, superintendent of the Boston school, was introduced and delivered an address upon Evening Schools" At the close of Professor Hadleys address the paper was discussed by ex-Commissioner of Edu- cation John Eaton. The institute members visited the schoolship New Hampshire and coaster Harbor Island this afternoon by invi- tation of Captain Yates.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
NIORMONISM IN UTAH. Gentle Editors Plans For Crush- inO Ont ha Svaten1

BOSTON, July 9.-C. c, Goodwin, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, the leading Gentle newspaper in Utah, is at the Parker House. In!conversation regarding Mormonism he said that the only way to deal effectually with it is by commission to take the place of the present territorial legislature and so en- force the laws that the system of po- 1ygamy will be abandoned and obedience to law re-established. He considers the talk of Mormon emigration to Mexico idle, for nei- ther the church nor government would per- init their peculiar social system to be prac- ticed there. He has no doubt that a rupture in the Mormon church is imminent, the po- lygamists forming one sect and the monoga- mists the other branch.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
The Contest for RIInd Tom.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va., July 9.-Blind Tom, the negro pianist, was to-day brought from Warrenton on writ of habeas corpus and appeared before Judge Hughes of the United States circuit court. The writ was issued by his mother, who alleged that Tom is living in state of servitude with General J. N. Be thune of Warrenton to satisfy certain debts, that Bethune holds Tom as lunatic, refus- ing to permit her to see or have anything to do with her son. The case was not called until late this afternoon, when the court ad- journed until tomorrow so as to allow coun- sel for defense to examine the papers in- yolyed
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
The Hay Crop of New England.

BOSTON, July 9.-The Journal prints to- day estimates Of the hay crop in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, based upon re- turns from three hundred points in those States. The prospects may be summarized thus: Maine, 963, 900 tons, loss of about 15 per cent.as compared with the largest crop. New Hampshire, 401 1000 tons, as against 497, 900 tons in 1884 and 631 ,000 in 1883. Vermont, $50, 900 tons, the smallest in ten years, during which the average has been l. 100 OO0 tons
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
A BLOW AT JUDGE FORAR ER. The Extraordinary Retort of an OP-
 posing Attorney.

CINCINNATI, July 9.-In the United States court to-day during the confirmation of the sale of the Cincinnati Northern railroad A. A. Ferris, who asked leave to file an inter vening petition for a small claim, was refus- ed by Judge Foraker. Ferris grew indignant and charged Foraker with acting for his per sonal interest. Foraker replied that the charge was false, whereupon Ferris struck at Foraker. The latter warded off the blows and other attorneys interfered. Judge Sage reprimanded Ferris and fined him $50 for contempt of court.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
Local Weather Record.

Local Weather Record.
 FOR JULY g. 1885.
 ': Il: B z: IT,
 AM. AM P.M PM PM Barometer, ,.,,.. s9.es a9;ss ssss s9s1 s9s1 Hu1niditVe Hun i sl G1 4s 5S g. Wind, direction
 and velocity in - - :. Mean bar, 2as7; mean temp, TIT; mean humid ity, n.3. = Max temp, 9O.5; min. temp. 6ss; rainfall .o5 Max. hourly velocity of wind, 20 miles.
 FOR JULY 9. 1884. Mean bar 29.73; mean temp. 653. Max temp 75 8; nn temp, 59. J. H. SHERMAN, Sergt S. 0. U. S. A. Note: minus sign IT preffxed to thermometer readings indicates temperature below zero. A dash T-1 in connection with rainfall indicates precipitation too small to measure
 MINIATURE ALMANAC.
 JULY 10. sVs sgs gH4s E4ss' h00S a5s ksHs ss4
 BIRTHS. HoUSE-In Hartford, July 2, a son to Henry S. and Jennie A. House.
 MARRIAGES. HOWARD-OATMAN-In Hartford, July :, by the Rev. J. H. Twichell William Lee Howard Of St. Paul, Minn and Clara Abagail Oatman
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
The Experiment Station.

The building of the agricultural experi- ment station out near the reservoir of the New Haven Water company has been con- siderably improved of late. The upper story of the building has been lathed and plastered and finished off and the grounds have been fenced The work was done under tue di- rection of Professor Brewer by Hubbell & Merwin. The lower part of the building was finished when the building was erected
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
D1sastrous Floods tn GaIIcta

VIENNA, July 9.-Recent violent and pro 1onged rains have caused heavy floods in Austrian Galicia The. river Vishela has risen ten feet at Cracow and inundated con- siderable portion of the town. The town of Skavina, ten miles from Cracow on tributa ry of the Vishela, is also flooded Railway travel in many parts of Galicia, and partic- uiarly near Cracow, is stopped, the tracks being several feet under water.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10

bia. of, Washington, second, time 8:35; Nal tas, of Philadelphia, third, time 942 In the preliminary contest this forenoon for places in the final race this evening the Narragan- sett crew, of Providence, and the Atalanta crew, of New York, failed to secure positions
 and were therefore spectators instead of par ticipants in the final race.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-10
A Burglar in the Room.

SwAMPscoTT, Mass. July 9.-Between 1 and 3 o'clock this morning Mrs. W. E. Thayer, of Boston, was awakened by the presence of a burglar in her room in the Hotel Preston at Beach Bluff. She aroused her husband, who gave an instant alarm, but the burglar escaped through the window and by 8 yer andah post, taking with him MT. and Mrs. Thayer's watches, diamonds and jewehy worth between S1 900 and S2. GOO