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The examiner., 1885-12-19
Norwich xyIn. xts Law Shit.

NORWICH, Conn, Dec. 16.--Judge Tor rance, of the Superior Court, has rendered a decision in the case of the city of Nor wich against the Merchants National Bank. The case is an outgrowth of the entertainments of Assistant Cashier Webb. Suit was brought for $54, $40 due the city from the bank, with interest from Janu- ary 15, 1885. The testimony showed that the figures on the banks hooks were jug gled with by dishonest officials. The main question in dispute was whether Webb re- ceived the money as assistant cashier of the bank or as city treasurer. The bank asserted that he received it in the latter character. Its counsel maintained that Webb could not be honest as city treasur- CT and dishonest as assistant cashier of the bank. He embedded large sums, and, counsel said, the larger part of them was from his receipts as city treasurer, which were never deposited in the bank. Judge Torrance decided in favor of the city, giv- ing it $57, POS, which is the amount sued for with interest. The bank has filed a notice of appeal,
The examiner., 1885-12-19
SENATOR FRYE,S PILOT BILL.
The Same old Cry Goes Up From This City of Damage to Result 70
 the Port.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The bill which was introduced at Washington by Senator Frye, providing for the granting of pilots of sailing vessels, the same as of steam ships, has raised a cry of condemnation among those in this city who earn their bread at the wheel At the office of the Pilot Commissioners the gentleman in charge says:
 Senator Frye asks that vessels having duly licensed pilots shall not be compelled to take any other pilot or pay any pilotage fee under State law. If such bill is passed it will drive two-thirds of our pilots out of the business.
 sI infer that the idea is to allow Ameri- can ships in the foreign trade liberty to enter or leave this harbor without one of our men. That would eventually ruin this port. The majority of the American ships employed in foreign business belong to Maine. Senator Frye wishes to pass that bill so that the owners of those vessels may also have navigation done by the uuartermaster. If the bill is passed, predict that this city, as seaport, will be materially hurt, and the result of the quartermasters reign will be vessel re- ported ashore in the channel about Sandy Hook nearly each day"
The examiner., 1885-12-19
The Bright Side.


 sDressmaking has its humorous side as we'll as anything else," remarked little black-eyed dressmaker on North Clark street. s"There is the thin woman who will dress in snaky stripes, the scrawny girl who insists on decollete gown, the matron of embonpoint who pleads for hounces to the waist, the match-like maiden who wants torturingly tight be- dice, and the fiuffy-puffy little body who wants gathers. But I never give in to them," she continued, with snap in her eyes; sI think too much of the human race. believe we all have one duty to- ward humanity. Mine is to keep women from committing artistic suicide. The lit- tie idiots come into my parlor, look at 8 fashion-pIate discover the picture of a lady in green gloves holding her fingers as if they were covered with molasses-candy, and decide that they want dress like hers. Now, there are nineteen chances out of twenty that the dress was never meant for her at all. If they think so much of dress why don't they make judy of it? There is certain rich lady here, with the face of madonna, who came to me last week with goods for plaid dressl wouldn't make it for her. Mad ame,' said, you must dress in gray silk had my way. There wasn't a bit of trimming on that dress-nothing but dra- peries-and she looked like goddess. Then another mistake is the uniyeral adoption of color because it is announc- ed to be fashionable, regardless of the fact that the majority of the wearefs are mak- ing perfect guys of themselves. Heliotrope is point in question. There is young bride on State street who came home from Europe last week with dress of helio- trope. Her skin is as dark as a Spaniard's and her hair and eyes are jet black. She would have been magnificent in dark reds or cloud of black lace-but heliOtropeP' and the little dressmaker nearly died in esthetic pain Chicago News.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
FIEND1SH SOCIALISTS
FRANCISCO DYNAdITERs.
tory for the Manufacture Of
 Internal Machines.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-A most sensa- tional and startling plot for assassination, aimed at the most prominent citizens, has come to light. Some months ago the pO- lice learned of the existence of secret so- ciety. 'tThe Socialistic Revolutionary As sociation'' asserted to be composed of ultra-Socialists. A close watch was kept on the movements of the members, and the police finally succeeded in obtaining the minutes of one of their meetings, held November 22. It was thus disclosed that it was the purpose of the association to s'remove'' about twenty men, including = W. T. Coleman, Congressman wv. Nor row, General w. H. L.. Barnes, Mayor Bartlett, United States Judge Lorenzo Sawyer, Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, Governor Stoneman, the principal police officials and several others. These names were placed on the 'prospective list,'' and put in tho hands of 8 committee to carry out the orders of the association.
 THE PLANS OF THE CoNsPIRAToRs.
 The committee were to devise the best method of accomplishing the purpose of the conspirators, and were so engaged when their work was terminated by the discovery of the police of the associations S headquarters at No. 900 Montgomery avenue, and the arrest of four men found therein, Julius c. Rooster, Henry Weis- man, Charles Mittelstadt and Oscar Eggers, In the room were also found 8 complete laboratory for the manufacture of internal machines The men were taken to the City prison, where they boldly asserted that they were dynamiters and proposed to get rid of the citizens named and then rage Chinatown. They also belong to the Anti-Coolie League. No charge has yet been entered against the prisoners. Further developments are ex- nQctQH
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Moving Against the Knights of Labor

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.,, Dec. 16.-The P. & F. Corbin Company of this city, en- ploying between 600 and 700 hands, has given it's employees notice that on the last day of the year the works will be closed for an indefinite period. Light iron goods are made at the factories. The minds in the Corbin Lock Works have also received a similar notification. It is supposed that this action is taken against the Knights of Labor, of which there are two assemblies here, one composed wholly of women. The company, it is said, can afford to be idle for long time, as the factory is stocked with goods sufficient to fill orders for sey- eral months. It is reported that the com pany will not engage, hereafter. any one who is member of the Knights of Labor. This action of the company has made much excitement in town. The company has been very liberal with it's hands.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
KAUFMAN OFF TO PARIS.
Franklfn's Rabld Dog Victim Sails Cheerfully to Test M. Pasteur's

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Charles Kauf- man, of Franklin, N. J., who was bitten last week by a supposed rabid dog, ar- rived flom Newark early Wednesday morning and went at once on board the Generale Transatlantique steamer Labra- dor, on which he sailed for Havre at noon, to be treated by M. Pasteur, of Paris He sailed as third-class passenger, special apartments being provided for him ill the steerage.
 pr. O'Gorman, of Newark, who pays the passage was on hand to bid him farewell. Kaufman is apparently very quiet man and his conversation was of 8 very cheer full character. He was certain, he said, that Pasteur would be able to stay the progress of the disease. He will return in about six weeks.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Settling the Purcell Estate.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16.-An adjourned meeting of the creditors of Archbishop Purcell was held at Hibernia Hall Tues day night, the chief business of which was to get subscribers to petition to the Probate Court to appoint ex-Mayor Steph- ems and Col. Tafel to succeed J. B. Man nix, the defau1ting assignee. Sixty-three creditors signed tonight, making 250 names in all, representing $56O,O in claims. Another meeting will be held next Sunday.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
THE Examiner Publishing Company.
AMARR1Aan or Mrparrs.
A8rfde and Groom Whose Heagbs fs
 Only Ninety-Nfne Inches.

A Bride and Groom Whose Heawhe fa
 Only Ninety-Nfne Inches.
 A wedding such as that of Mir and Mrs. John Kelly, at Greenfield, Ohio-he only 6fty-one inches high and she forty-eight- had so much in it of novelty that a Cin- cinnati reporter called to pay his respects to the bride. In describing his visit he says: She is 8 cute, cunning, bright little lady, who sat in rocking chair, while her plump, tiny, slippered foot did not reach the carpet She comes from one of the best families in Greenfield. Ohio, where her father resides.
 ..sYou had grand wedding, hearan remarked the reporter.
 .Indeed we did. Why, the School Board let all the teachers and children come, and said they should not be marked tardy. We were married in the Methodist Church, and had six little girls, all dressed in white like fairies, each carrying flow CTS, to stand up as bridesmaids. Why, the smallest was only five years old and could scarcely toddle, and the biggest was only as tall as am. Then the streets were crowded and the Marshal had to make a path for us. There must have been twen- ty-f1ve hundred people in the church"
 "Any others of your family as tiny as you?" s-
 ''Oh, mercy, no. am the youngest and the smallest"
 "It was a love match, of course" "Oh, yes. It was funny. Six months ago I fairly hated the sight of my John. Why, Ieyen used to go up and down other streets to avoid seeing him. Now I think he is just the incest man in the world, and I love him better than do my life''
 ''You have never exhibited, I suppose, or been on the road?'
 "Oh, no, though have had many offers. But before was married could not bear to leave my father, who dotes on me, but now don't know. what to say about it. I have little property in Greenfield, and shall go back there to live from here"
 Just then her tiny foot peeped out from beneath a double hemstitched, rufled, puffed and tucked skirt, which the modest reporter thought was mouse and was get ting ready to jump on the table, but he recolleeted himself and whispered:
 'Such cunning shoesp'
 ooh, yes; wear No. 13, but the shoe is 12," putting out plump little yellow silk stOckinged affair no larger than a China dolls.
 "And how old is your husband2"
 ':He is twenty four, butt beat him a year, for am tweRty-fYe."
 'Then your wedding was a happy af- fair?,
 'Oh, yes; had lots of presents haven't yet even had time to look them all over. was married in a brown silk brocaded velvet. Oh, don't laugh, now. suppose you think could get into a dress of only three yards, but I can't. I once had dress made and it took nineteen yards. Just think of thatp'
 Mrs. Kelly was formerly Miss Annie Duffield. She differs from all the dwarfs that have before been heard of in that she is extraordinarily bright, good-tempered and has the features of intelligence. There is no baby face business about her marking the contrast between a perfect form and mature manners.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
NEW JERSEY LEGRsLATURE.
The Canvass for the Officers of the
 Senate and Assembly.

TRENTON, Dec. 16-The principal con- tests in the next Legislature will centre around the Presidency of the Senate and the Speakership of the House. Senators Nichols and Griggs are the leading can didates in the Senate with the chances in favor of Griggs. The latter has the SUD- port of Senator Sewen and Wm. Walter Phelps. R. B. Reading will probably by chosen Secretary of the Senate. For the Speakership of the Assembly the principal candidates are ex-Speaker Armstrong and H. B. Corbin, the latter having the best apparent chance of election. The other officers of the Assembly will undoubtedly remain as at present. The canvass for for these offices has begun, and political circles are showing some evidences of anxiety upon the subject.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
The Jeannette Expedition.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Representa at1ve James, of New York has prepared bill to introduce in the House upon the call of States fixing the date of the death of the officers and men who perished on the Arctic steamer Jeannette, so that the ac- counting officers of the government may compute their arrears of pay. The bill pro, ides that the 23d of March, 1sS2 the day upon which their bodies were found, shall be considered the date of their death, and provides that their pay must be com puted up to that date, and paid out of the treasury to their respective heirs.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Prices and Movement of the Corn
 CrOn.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.--In its issue this week The Farmers Review publishes re- ports from correspondents covering & wide circuit concerning the corn crop. The prices which dealers have been able to offer-l6 and F cents bushel-have been so low that little corn has been called out. In Iowa the local price ranges from 20 to 27 cents according to distance from market, but even in Iowa the offerings are light. In Illinois the crop is very irregu- lar. The price in Central and Northern Illinois varies from 25 to 30 cents. Farm CTS, however, at the latter price are not free sellers. They all look for better prices next summer, and those who are able are holding their corn until that time. Farmers who are feeding hogs and cattle this winter are paying from 2 to 3 cents above market price for the sake of secnr- ing what corn they need for winter and summer feeding.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Ending of Smoke.

The smoke from the charcoal furn ace at Elk Rapids, Mich, is now utilized by con- version into chemicals and acids. In the manufacture of fifty tons of charcoal per day-the regular output-there are made automatically from the 2S,000,000 cable feet of smoke about 12, 900 pounds of ace pounds of tar, all of which was formerly wasted. Things often ''eud in smoke" but these begin in smoke.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LAW CONSFI-
 TUTIONAL.
Charged with Selling the Stu bst a nee as
 an Article OfFOOd.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 16.-In the Municipal Court Tuesday Judge Hutchins delivered his decision as to the constitutionality of the oleomargerine law passed April 27, 1885, and on the demurrer filed in the case of John G. Simmons. The latter was charged with violating the law by selling thirty pounds of oleomargerine. The in formation charged that he sold the sub stance as an article of food. To this the defendant demurred. Judge Hutchins said: sThe New York law is prohibitory, but I hold that our own statute is not pro- hibitory, nor in conflict with the State or National constitution, nor does it repeal or even modify the existing statute relating to the subject. This man may be prose cuted for selling the substance as butter, but not as an article of food unless it can be shown to be injurious to public health. I therefore sustain the demurrer and hold the law is constitutional"
The examiner., 1885-12-19
B. GRATz BROWN LAID TO REST.
Many Prominent Persons Present, Among Whom Is a Former Enemy.

ST. LoUIs Dec. 1S.-The funeral of ex- Gov. B. Gratz Brown took place Tuesday from the family residence, in Kirkwood, the services being conducted by the pas tors of the Presbyterian and Episcopal churches of the town. The pall-bearers were: J. N. Doniphan, I. Taylor Brent, D. M. Grissum, D. H. Macadam, Wyllys King, Charles Branch, Enos Clark and Lorraine F. Jones. A large number of prominent St. Louisans attended the funeral, among them being ex-Gov. Thos. c. Reynolds, who fought dnel with the deceased before the war, wounding him in the leg. There were also present Gov Marmaduke, ex-Gov. Fletcher, Gen. Noble, Frank F. Blair, jr., ex-Seuator Armstrong and Gen. Jefferson, of Louisiana, Mo.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
SPEAKER ERWIN's CHANGES.
He Feeis ConfdenI of Fxe-eieesIo11 and Quotes Precedent to Hack Him.

He Feels COnfdenI Of EEe-ei eeSI0fI and
 Quotes Precedent to Back Him.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Hon. George z. Erwin, Speaker of the last Assembly, conversed with your reporter at the Fifth Avenue Hotel about the chances of his re. election. Said he: q feel confident of success, as fifty members have already pledged their support in writing. am not log-rolling or making an active can yass. If precedent is taken into con sideration, no doubt remains. MT. Illus ted has occupied the char three terms, two of which were consecutive. The Speaker following Husted's first term was elected twice, and as I only occupied the the chair last session many members say that should have it again. There is not much excitement and when the Assembly meets it will quietly decide between MT. Husted and myself"
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Crushed i'm an Elevator Shaft.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Dec. 16.-Michael Breen, aged ffty-five, employed at the Rock Hill furnace at Orbisonia, met with a horrible death Tuesday by being caught inside the hoist by the elevator, which inches wide and crushed him into an un- recognizable mass of flesh and bones. He leaves wife and four children destitute.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Garter Harrison.s Majority.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Excepting the six teen precincts which were passed becauge of ssbroken seals" the ballots cast at the last municipal election have all been re- countedl The result gives MT. Harrison a majority of 324. The official count gave him 375. Thls is net gain of 51 for Judge Smith.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
A BLAZE IN PHILADELPHIA A.
Two Hundred and Fifty Shfrtmaker md Printers Out Of EmDloYment.

TWO HUndFed aud F1ftY Shfrflma K IFS
 and Printers Out of Employment.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.-About two AM. Wednesday fire was discovered in the Morecen Building, No. 224 Carter's alley small street running off Chestnut, above Th1rd. The structure was a five story brick, about 6Ox12O feet. The first floor was occupied by Morecen Bothers, printers; the second py the Electrical Dynamic Company and the third, fourth and fifth by the Royal Shirt Manufacturing Company. The flames broke out in the read of the third floor, and by the time the fire companies arrived the entire floor was ablaze By three o'clock sle building was gutted. The loss is estimated at $15O GOO, partially insured. It is not known how the fire originated. Two hundred girls in the shirt manufactory and some fifty hands in the printing office are thrown out Of endowment
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Rnrne6 fn neafh.

TROY, N. Y., Dec. 16.-Edward Harring- ton was burned to crisp in Cambridge, Washington county, Tuesday morning. Five men were asleep in a saloon kept by Albert Harrington when fire broke out and all escaped except Harrington. Not until it was too late to save him did his companions realize that he was in the building. The Fenton hotel and other property to the amount of $6,OOO was consumed; mostly covered by insurance.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Our Food Supplies in England.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The growing keen- ness of American competition in all sorts of agricultural products is compelling the farmers throughout the United Kingdom to endeavor to save for themselves the profits which have hitherto been swallowed by middlemen. A large meeting of Yorkshire farmers was held at Hull Mon day to consider the situation. The result was the founding of a cooperative society to sell the produce of all it's members direct to consumers
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Iu the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-In the House Tuesday a joint resolution was in- troduced by MT. Morrison, of Illinois, that when the House adjourns on December 22 it be to meet on January 5. This was laid over until tomorrow.
 MT. Burleigh, of New York, introduced a resolution calling upon Secretary Man ming to furnish copies of all papers on file relating to the case of MT. l.. Lehman, of New York city, who imported certain glassware from Bohemia, and which is al- legged not to have been appraised at it's proper valuation.
 MT. Morrison objected, and the resolu- tion was withdrawn.
 The House then proceeded to consider changes in the rules as proposed by Mr. Morrison
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Only Helping Mamma.

A little girl was helping her mamma to wipe dishes. Her Sunday school teacher came in and seeing how busy the child was. said: sI am very glad you are doing your duty, my dear.'' The little creature irew herself up and replied: q am not doing duty, am helping mamma" If we all could feel in that way about our work, this would be happy world. There would be no grooming over unpleasant ness, but we should all be cheerful work ers-TNew York Commercial.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Dr. Bnrch ards Successor.

Sutton, formerly pastor of the Hermon Presbyterian Church of Frankford, has accepted a call from the Murray Hill Presbyterian Church of New York, the pulpit of which was formerly occupied by Rev. Samuel D. Burchard, of 'Rum, Ro- manism and Rebellion" notoriety. The installation ceremony will take place on Sunday evening next.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
N, SATURDAY, DECEMBER, l9, 1883
IN THE SENATE.
The Political Dfsa bilfties of General
 A. R. LaNton R emOVed.

E
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The early hours of the Senate Tuesday were occupied with the introduction of great variety of bills, mostly of private character and none of which were of public importance.
 Upon motion of Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, the bill reported from the Ju- dietary Committee removed political disa- bilities from General A. R. Lawton, of Georgia, was taken up and unanimously passed.
 The Chair submitted number of Exc cutive communications, including one from the Secretary of War, transmitting a petition of the Adjutant General, pray ing for the equalization of pay of certain officers and non-commissioned officers.
 MT. Edmunds introduced bill grant ing pension to Mrs. Julia D. Grant, and another bill granting her the ranking privilege. MT. Edmunds said the bills were precisely in form adopted in similar cases heretofore. |
The examiner., 1885-12-19
sweet Susfe .n She Sad ddle,

Yesterday afternoon a young couple rode up in front of Justice Hunts office and called the Justice out to marry them. They were mounted on Indian cayuses and the groom wore a belt containing a six shooter and bowie knife. Judge Hunt ordered the couple, D. S. Dixon and Susie Wilson, to join hands and the knot was tied. After tossing the Judge $2O gold piece they rode away.-[Houston Gdaho)
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Wrecked by am Explosion.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 16-By an ex- p1osion of gas in fire-proof vault in the Terre Haute City Building Tuesday, the offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer were demolished and the Deputy Treasurer seriously injured and burned. The City Clerk was slightly injured.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Than Omen Roar at San,

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-The Quebec Steamship Company's steamer Muriel has arrived from Martinique and other West Indian ports. On her passenger list were the names of Capt Cole and six men, the crewof the American schooner Alice Tar teton, sunk at sea. Capt Cole said he left Rockland, Me, Nov. 12, bound 10 Port au Prince When few miles to the west ward of Cape Cod on the 18th the Alice Tarleton was run into by 8 schooner The crew got into their boat and the schooner sank. The schooner Cumberland from Portland, Me, bound to sSt Thomas, sighted them and soon had the wrecked men safe on board. They arrived at Mar unique on Dec. 5, where the Muriel found them and brought them to this port. Capt Cole is e native of Boston and lief for his home last night.
 The Alice Tarleton was 256 tons register, built at Portsmouth, N. H., in 1847, and was owned by John l.. Emory, of Boston.
The examiner., 1885-12-19
Modern Photography.

A Philadelphia photographer has taken seventeen historic portraits of Washing ton and amalgamated them into three "composite" photographs, which resemble ,ne another much more closely than the originals do, and are claimed to be much carer to life. -= s.a.sE-s-