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Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
GAMBLING LAwmAkEns.


A Den Rafded at Harrisburg and
Several Members of the Legislature
Trapped.
HARRISBURG, April 30.-This city has been
in ferment of excitement all day over the
raiding of gambling den and the arrest of
twelve men who were found in the place
Among the number We're J. j. OIeary, mem
Der of the legislature from Schuylkill county,
Peter Seabold also member from Philadel-
phia, John M. Brooks of Indiana ounty, q
messenger of the State Senate These men
were all held as witnesses. The proprietors
OF the place, Frank Wolf, a well known
horse doctor, William Mann, merchant of
Sunbury, and William Forbes of this city,
were railroaded to court one hour after the
hearing In the intermission, however, Wolf
skipped and his bail was forfeited although
detectives were put on his track The other
two were tried and Mann was found guilty,
sentence being deferred until next Thursday
Forbes was acquitted principally through
sympathy
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Fred L. Shaw, the pitcher who has been
reinstated, has signed to play with Provi-
dence.
The Diamond Mail Steamship company
have made arrangements to, dispatch their
new steamer Haytien Republic from Boston
to the six principal ports of Hayti and then
return with the commodities of the island
and it is understood that if the success of the
enterprise is reasonably good other steamers
will be added to the line as the growth of the
trade will warrant.
Base ball yesterday: At Hartford, Provi-
dence 10, Hartfords 2; at New York, Ath-
letics 2, Metropolitans 1; at Newark, New
Yorks 8, Newarks 4; at Brooklyn! Brook
lyns IL, Baltimores 10; at Jersey City, Jersey
Citys 4, Bostons 3; at Washington, Nationals
T. Wilmingtons 3; at st. Louis, ST. Louis 3,
Chicagos 2; at Amherst, Dartmouths 9, Am
hersts 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
To Head of PIeuro-Pneum on1a.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 30.-The cattle
men assembled in State convention here to-
day pursuant to call to consider means to
prevent the spread of contagious pleuro-
pneumonia. Governor Oglesby delivered an
address in which he stated that he had
scheduled against Missouri cattle and the
reasons for his action. He expressed his
hearty approval of the object of the con-
vention and favored appropriate legislation.
The Governor read despatch from the
Governor of Missouri in answer to his re-
quest that an agent be at st. Louis last
Monday to meet agent from Illinois to
establish a uniform method of inspection in
which the latter expressed great dissatisfac-
ton at Governor Oglesby's acting without
first consulting the Missouri authorities and
refused pointedly to cooperate in any way to
regulata the traffic under embargo.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
The German Champion wins.

: ) New York, April 3O.-About six hun
bred spectators assembled in Clarendon
Hall tonight to witness the wrestling match
between Edwin Bibby and Carl Abs. The
match was for $500 in the Grseco4Roman
style. The disparity in the sizes and weights
of the men was almost amusing, Bibby
standing five feet four5and one-half inches and
weighing one hundred and fifty eight pounds
while the German giant is over six
feet and weighed two hundred pounds. The
first bout lasted one hour without any fall
being declared. Then the men rested fifteen
minutes. Anoth ,r hour and there was still
no fall. Then another rest of fifteen min
utes was taken. The men once more tackled
each other and wrestled for fifty minutes
when Bibby laid down to oblige Abs, The
referee gave the award to Abs.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

early hour this morning. All had been
drinking and Ross remarked on separating:
Mitchell, could whip you if I had you in
a room" Mitchell replied: ''Well, you have
me here now" Ross threw off his coat and
made a feint at Mitchell, but was met half
way and struck under the right eye, the
blow knocking Ross clear across the room
and stunning him. Friends then interfered
and separated the combatants, Ross being
badly punished Subsequently all parties
drank wine. Mitchell and Mike Cleary will
fight four rounds for the gate receipts on
Nav ODD
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
A Fight over Ash Barrels.

NEWPORT, April 30.-George B. Hazard, a
wealthy capitalist, and Walter Sherman, a
prominent business man, succeeded in draw
ing large crowd to their places on Thames
street this afternoon. Sherman alleged that
Hazard stole his ash barrels which were set
out on the curbstone and in attempting to
rescue the stolen property Hazard he says
struck him in the mouth Sherman is in
search of the authorities for warrant for
Hazards arrest. These are the parties who
made Thames street nuisance last season
by their constant war over the boundary
line OF their estates
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
SLOss0N WINS FIRST PRIZE.
Schaefer Badly Beaten in the Closing
Game.


New YORK, April 30.-George F. Slosson
and Jacob Sehaefer played the last game of
the fourteen-inch balk line billiard tourna-
ment tonight. The hallway was packed by
billiard experts and others anxious to see the
"giant billiardists' contest. Hundreds were
unable to obtain admittance. It was fully
half an hour. before referee could be agreed
upon, but at length Matthew Hewins of
Hartford, Conn, was selected. Schaefer
had the spot ball. He opened well, but
missed on the third shot. Slosson began
badly, having 'kiss'' off in his opening in
ming. The game was unusually well contest
ed throughout, many of the experts present
remarking from time to time that it was
''anybody's game" Slosson, who was in
more than his usual form and evidently
playing on the pinch, defeated his opponent
by 1911 points, thus giving him the first prize.
The score was as follows:
Slosson-2 35 g. 5, 8, 2 1, 90 r a5 O. 6. 49, g. 46,
g. 3d. SO, Is, r. 15 a. 49, 81, 49, total 500; average
schaefer-a, O. O. H. IS; II, 49, 1, /. O. 3d. 49, l. Ii,
IL 1925. :.
|. Time of game hours minutes
The winners stand thus Slosson, first
prize, 81, 000 Schaefer, second prize, $500
Sexton, third prize, $500; DAILY, fourth
| nriza SO50
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
A bad Town For Tramps.

ANDERSON, Ind, April 30.-Four tramps
were taken from Jail here last night by forty
men armed with long switches and whipped
until they bled. For the past ten days a
gang of tramps have terrorized the suburbs
of Anderson. After the whipping of the
tramps gauntlet was formed from the rail-
road to the river, and through this the
tranps were compelled to run and they then
plunged into the river When each one
reached the water he was bleeding from the
castigation he received All got out safely
on the other side. The citizens of Anderson
generally approve the course taken.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

Red Cross Day at New Orleans.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-To-morrow, May
1, has been designated by the managem emit
of the exposition at New Orleans as Red
Cross day to celebrate the exhibit of national
Red Cross war relief flags sent by various
foreign powers within the treaty of Geneva.
These flags, fifteen to twenty in number,
some of them twenty-five to thirty feet long,
beautifully designed and made of silk, each
bear in some form of design the well known
insignia of the treaty of Geneva. All of
them are to remain in this country in the
possession of the American Red Cross asso-
citation, at whose suggestion they have been
sent here and placed on exhibition at New
Orleans
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Funeral in Fair Haven.

Mr.. j. B. Thomas, who was a member of
Good Will lodge No. 43, Knights of Pythias
of Baltimore, will be buried from the resi-
dence of his brother, No. SO Houston street,
this afternoon. The remains are expected to
arrive at about 11:30 a. m. and will be met
by a committee from Dawson lodge, who
will have charge of the funeral. The inter
ment will be in Fair Haven cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

NEW LONDON, April 30.-The new State
armory was dedicated tonight with impress
sive ceremonies. Military organizations were
present from all parts of the State. Among
the participants in the ceremonies were Gov
ernor Harrison and staff and Ex-Governor
Waller. The latter, who has recently been
appointed consul general at London, Eng
land, received a most, enthusiastic reception,
A grand ball tonight terminated the
festivities.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
UnftarIans to meet al Newnort.

= NEWPORT, R. l., April 3O.-The biennial
convention of the American institute of Uni
tartan ministers willtopen at the Charming
Memorial church September %. About sone
hundred preachers, including several Har-
ward college professors, will be in attend
ance. Rev Phillip Wickstead, of England,
has been invited to preach the opening SER
mon.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

New YoRk, April 3O.-Richard Short, the
assailant Of Captain Phelan, of Kansas City,
was arraigned for trial at noon to-day. The
court room was crowded and it was necessa-
ry to station strong force Of police at the
entrance to keep back the hundreds of peo-
pie who were struggling for admission.
Neither Rosa nor Rocky Mountain O'Brien
were present and Phelan was absent Up to
O'Clock but one juror had been selected
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Another Body To He oremated.

CHICAGO, April 30.-Charles F, Hercher,
q druggist of this city, died a few days ago.
A provision in his will directed that his body
should be cremated in. suitable manner and
in accordance Herewith the body will be
shinnad to Lancaster tomorrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Kennedy GONE TO wet6ersfield.

NEW LONDON, April ao.-John P, Kenne-
dy, who murdered his wife Lizzie in this
city and was convicted of murder in the sec
ond degree, was taken to the State prison at
Wethersfeld to-day to serve life sentence.
Fl is not known whether Frank Conant, the
slayer of Alfred Mcclellan, will be taken to
Wethersfeld, but he will go up in a few
days. He was also convicted of murder in
the second degree
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
THE HALF-BREEDs AFRAID
To Meet the Troops Agatn-The Steam
err NorthcQte With Supplies For Mid
dIeton Stranded.

err Northcote With Supplies For Mid
dIeton Stranded. .
WINNIPEG, April 30,-The news of the de-
tention of the steamer Northcote is confirm
ed. She is stuck at point ten miles below
the elbow of the South Saskatchewan. All
of the dead were buried on the field of the
recent battle except Private Ferguson, whose
body is being sent back at special request.
Ammunition is more required than other
supplies. The non-arrival of the Northoote
is causing vexatious delay. Captain White
in charge of the mountain scouts arrived at
Pense yesterday. Scouts under General Mid
dleton are capturing rebel cattle and horse
without opposition, proving that the enemy
dread to again meet the troops. A dispatch
from Calgary announces the arrival of the
Ninety-eighth battalion under Colonel
AmyOt last night
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Garland Fixes IHIs CIas.mate.
A Lady Charged with Arson.
Pho.uboru. I'm the Teauot.

AKRON, o., April 30.-John Emmerling,
aged sixty-eight, supposed to- be partially
crazed by whiskey, put phosphorus in the
family teapot and his wife and several of
the children are dangerously sick in conse-
quence, though none have died yet. Hn
merling is in iail
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

FAIL RIVER, Mass, April go. B.
Martin, ex-representative, and Daniel Sulli-
van, who have been trial in the district
court all the week for attempted outrage
on woman, were adjudged probably guilty
to-day and held in 81 900 each for the grand
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

The semi annual meeting and election OF
officers of the New Haven Boat club was held
last evening. The officers elected for the en-
suing year follows: AZ ..
President-Kenyon Mersick. go. - ii
Vice presidential. L. Hotchkiss. +,
Secretary-Gerhard Baehr
Treasurer e. B. Ely.
Captain-M. F. S. Upson
Leutenant-Frank E. Roach =.
Trustees--Mr. E. S. Osborne, Mr.. J. NJ Lewey R.
G. Carleton j. G. Speh, c. F. Schorer.
Membership commttee-C E. Raymond, G. J.
Bettcher A. Corcoran
Regatta committee-C F. Thompson A. Corco-
ram H. L Hotchkiss.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
BOLD TRAIN ROBBER.
He Robs the Express Unaided Shooting
Down the Two Messengers.


CINCINNATI, April 30.-At half past eleven
o'clock last night train No. 3, the night ex-
press leaving Louisville at 7:40 p. M, was
coming up Smithville hill, eighty five miles
from the city, when a man entered the bag
gage and express car in which George Davis,
of Louisville, was on duty as express mes
senger and Peter Weber as baggage master.
The man upon entering struck both men on
the head, knocking them to the floor. Davis
tried to get up, but he was then shot in the
head and fell insensible. Weber was COM
manded to get up at the point of revolver
and was compelled to get the key from the
wounded mans pocket, open the safe, and
hand out the cash. He begged the robber
not to shoot him, but as he lifted the pack
age the robber emptied the revolver into his
head and escaped The men are now lying
unconscious and cannot recover. There is
no clue as to the identity Of the thief. The
amount of money taken was $13, 900:
Later-Webber died at o. M
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
BROADWAY CASH STORE.

Butter, Eggs, Molasses and Flour.
>HINEST New York State Creamery Butter re
II duced to 28c a Id, 334 lbs for ST. Fresh
try Eggs reduced TO re 'doz New, crop Ponce
FerE fae Extra fine Golden Drips Syrup SOC gall;
only 1se quart. Extra fancy Ponce, Porto Rico,
New crop extra fancy New Orleans Molasses soc q
gallon; only 15e quart Cider Vinegar. good OLD
own brand New Process Flour for So rs barrel, 9dc
q bag This is very low and warranted to suit, or
Tpfnev returned It is the very hest -four in this
country. We. advise our customers to buy before
It goes up higher:
Fresh and Smoked Meats at wholesale prices, and
many more bargains. Come early.
- PAUL JENTE & BROS.
mi lOI AND 1Og BROADWAY.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

LONDON, April 30-The steamer Hamber,
which left New York February Is with the
British mails, has not been heard from and
is probably lost.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Ticket Agency Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania railroad company has
opened a ticket Office in this city for the
public accommodation. Hereafter, besides
at the depot, tickets can be purchased of Mr..
T. T. Armstrong, ticket agent for the road
at the New York and Boston Dispatch ex-
press office, 10 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

49, SIX desirable rooms, No. 80 Sylvan avenue
Hi::il second floor. Inquire of
Jul G. A. WHITMORE, Apstheoary,
a9Iff Corner Park and South Streets.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

49, BRICK HOUSE, corner Grand and Lloyd
M:;;;I streets, IL rooms all modern improvements
THOMAS F. LOWE,
o1,+e On premises.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
TWO MILLIONS FOR CHARITY.
End of the Contest Over the Stone Es-

tate
BosToN, April 30.-The contested will case
of Mrs Valeria G. Stone of Maiden. involv-
ing some 81, 600, 900 of requests, which in a
trial few months ago resulted in disagree
ment of the jury, was satisfactorily, settled
by the parties in interest yesterday and the
suit withdrawn from the courts. The con-
testants, the heirs, will receive $40, 448 di-
vided among ten PERSONS. The residue of
the estate, after payment of expenses of the
suit, the debts of Valera G. Stone and
the charges of administration, is to belapplied
to charitable uses and purposes. in accordance
with the provisions of the will as modified
and established by the settlement, but to
such charitable uses and purposes as may be
designated by Judge Charles Allen, of Bos-
ton. ALI acts and doings OF Valera G..
Stone in reference to her property and all
her gifts to colleges and persons are con-
fir1naH
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Attempt to Blaekmatl a Merchant.

TORONTO, April 3O.-An attempt to black
mail a prominent merchant here has been
brought to light by the arrest of Clarence D.
Maxwell, who lives at Brentwood village
He sent letters to Louis E. Dubois of Toron-
to, signed &C D. NJ" and stating that I'M
less the former sent him 81 900 he would be
accused of murder he had committed DH-
bois sent package of brown paper made up
to resemble a money package and when
Maxwell called for it had him arrested.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

THOMAS-In Baltimore. Md, April y, John b.
Thomas formerly of this city. aged 81 years
Funeral from the residence of his brother, No 60
Houston street, this (Friday) afternoon at 3:3O
O'Clock Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend.
HATCH-In this city, April So at SO Pearl street,
Laura E. only child of P E. and Eloise c. Hatch,
aged months
Funeral and interment at New Milford.
=LINSLEY-In Billings, Montana. April "a Alfred
O. Linsley, aged 81 years, son of the late Alfred
Linsley, of North Haven, Conn
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

A:s=A THE large and commodious house' s3 1 9fi
3i,l liam johnson, Esq, is now offered for rent
with the furniture in the same The house is pleas,
the business portion of the city, contains twenty
rooms conveniently arranged and supplied with
modern convenience The grounds spacious
and provided with shade and fruit trees. For terms
and other particulars apply at ,,,,,,,,,,,,
To Richard F. Rice. Trustee,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
RnffIRh Ale

GMITH'S Philadelphia Ale in pints, $15O per
y dozen. The finest article of the kind put up
in this country Brewery established ever CEN
fury. d ILL.
ma12 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
NJ Q &c ~.

M Q II &c Es
NEW BUTTER.
THE very best new country Butter, free from all
L adulteration at 30c.
Cooking Butter Tic pound.
Fresh Eggs warranted, lie dozen.
Evaporated Apples &c pound.
Valencia Raisins 10c pound.
New Figs, from Naples, 1oc pound.
Remember that my Teas and Coffees you can
save at least 40 per cent.
PAUL RUSSO.
THE GREAT CASH GROCER.
yes, res, 767 Grand Street, cor
ner Bradley.
"a Congress Avenue. corner Oak and
Temple Streets.
Telephone at both stores. my1
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
A Disappointed Drummer Turns In
former and the Place is Raided.


former and the Place is Raided.
HARTFORD, Conn, April. 30.-One year
ago the Telegram created intense excitement
by the publication of an expose of an extern
sive gambling establishment located in the
opera house and conducted by w. H. Rob-
erts, proprietor of the opera house. At the
time the establishment closed for a week,
but reopened and of late has been running in
full blast. One G. A. Rand, a drummer for
the Eagle Creek company of New York,
came here with System" to beat faro. He
wanted partner to HEP him in his scheme,
but could find none. He played it alone,
lost $3S, ''squealed," and asked for $50
back, which was refused. He then made
complaint to the police and a warrant was
issued. The raid was made tonight and the
proprietor, w. FL. Roberts, the dealer. John
F. Malone, and the lookout, Thomas F.
Williams, were arrested. All We're held
in 81 900 bonds for appearance in the police
court tomorrow morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01

SAN Francisco, April 3O.-Charles Mitch
ell, the English pugilist, and Duncan G.
Ross, the Scotch athlete, had ome hot words
at Harry Maynard's sporting house at an
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
[B. BOOTH, Auctfeneer.l
9vcTIQNAsAL9

HyIII, SELL on Thursday April 80, cemmenc-
w ing at 10 a. m, at the house No. 3s7 Crown
street ali the carpets and furniture, viz; Brussels
and ingram carpets, parlor suites, walnut cham
Der sets. ether chamber furniture mirrors: hall
ator crockery, glass ware, kitchen utensils, etc,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
GENERAL GRANT AT WORK.
Debating for His Book and Hop1ns
to Attend the Army of the Potomac
VR

Debating for His Book and Hoping
to Attend the Army of the Potomac
Reunion.
New YORK, April 3O.-This afternoon
Mr.. Francis P. Stevens, of Baltimore, and
Generals Horatio G. King and Abner Double
day of the Society. of the Army of the Poto-
mac called at General Grants house to pre-
sent the resolutions of congratulation upon
the generals sixty third birthday and of
sympathy in his affection passed by the
society's committee last Monday. The dele
gates were cordially received by Colonel
Fred Grant, who expressed regret that the
general could not greet them in person as he
was sleeping. Mr.. Stevens, in presenting
the resolutions, said that the people of Balti-
more greatly desired General Grants pres
ence at the reunion of the Army
of the Potomac on May 6 and T.
Colonel Grant promised to convey this
wish to his father, adding: CT can only say
that he is anxious to be with you and is saw
ing up his strength and doing all he can to
be able to do SO. I think it is possible, but
1 cannot say it is probable" "Do you think
that the general will win this battle?n asked
General King. to which Colonel Grant re-
piled: est looks like it now, but I cannot tell
He is much better to-day and for the first
time since his severe spell he has been at
work upon his book. He has dictated to-
day enough to make about twenty five pages
of printed matter. On this account he has
not been OUT The delegation then with
drew after expressing their pleasure at hear
ing of the generals continued Improvement.
A Pension For Belongs Widow.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-The total mum
Der of pension certificates issued from the
commissioners Office during present month
was $3.50 against 1888 in April, 1884.
Commissioners of Pensions Black has decided
that Mrs belong, widow of the late Lieuten-
ant Commander Delong of the Jeanette, is
entitled to pension: The commissioner
holds that an order of the Secretary of the
Navy detailing Lieutenant belong to special
duty at New York and then to the command
of the Jeanette changed his status. from
'!absent on leave" to that of sactive duty'
and therefore entities his widow to pension.
Garland Fixes His CIassmate.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-It is understood
that successor to Assistant Attorney Gene
raj McCammon of the Interior department
has been selected and that Mr. Montgomery,
San Francisco lawyer of prominence, is the
man. Mr.. Montgomery was classmate of
Attorney General Garland.
Lady Charged with Arson.
CINCINNATI, April 30.-Mrs. Eleanor
Hawley, charged by two detectives with hav-
ing fred the Palace Hotel, appeared in the
police court this morning. Her attorney
asked a continuance of the ease and it was
set for hearing next Tuesday. The bond
was fixed at So, 500, which was furnished and
the lady released She was very i'll and was
hardly able to staoeer from the court room
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
FOR RENT.

single house of five rooms, large gar
!!l den DOT 46 by 1907, ten minutes walk from
Tomlinson's bridge, Hughes Avenue, Annex. Price
s1a ,,su ., orr,ov
TILTA oLaTS
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
FOR RENT.
Furnished House for Rent.

49, Tenement of four rooms on first floor of 308
U3;;s Wallace street. SO; basement of same house,
iI.G ST. Small barn at IS Garden street
al n EDWARD MALLEY.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
4 niiIien DoIlar Case.

Thomas @. Greene, receiver, ys. the R. and
w. sprague Manufacturing company the
Supreme court has advised Judgment for
defendant. The case was brought for the
| foreclosure of judgment lien and involves
about 81 ,OOO, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-05-01
Kelly Given the Austrian Mis-

Kelly Given the Austrian Mission.
WASHINGTON, April 30.-The President to-
day appointed Anthony M. Kelly, of Vir-
ginia, envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary of the United States to Austria
Hungary. ,.-.-.
New YORK, April 3O-A NJ Kelly ar
rived here at noon. He was much aston
ished when told that he had been appointed
to the Austrian mission