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Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
THE OLD GUARD BALL.


1nent Guests kn Attendance.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The Old Guard ball and reception at the Metropolitan Opera House tonight was one of the finest affairs of the kind ever witnessed in this city. The attendance was larger than on previous oc casions and the arrangements for the comfort of guests were perfect. The decorations were of the most elaborate and costly description. Among the military guests present were delegations from the Philadelphia City Troop, the Ancient and Honorable artillery of Boston, the Albany Burgesses' Corps, the Continentals of Worcester, the Grays of New Haven, the Washington Light Infantry, Charleston, and the United Train of Providence. Among the distinguished persons present were Gen eral E. L. Molyneaux and staff, Governor Harrison and staff of Connecticut, General Shaler and staff, General W. H. Bronck and staff, Major General J. B. Woodward and nearly all the general staff and line officers of the National Guard of this city. The ball opened to music by Gilmores band shortly after 10 o'clock and about an hour later the grand march, in which nearly all the military guests and their ladies joined, took place and a more brilliant spectacle has seldom been witness ed. Dancing was kept up until the early ho11T, of tba r,orDino
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 22.-Another ballot for United States Senator was taken to-day, resulting as follows: Dunn 43, Berry 39, Jones 33, Havis (Rep.) 3, Duval 4, other votes scattering
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Suard and Rnn1us.
BOARD AND LODGING.
Grand Union Hot

A THE Selden House, the well known family A hotel, few desirable rooms suite or single, with frst-class table board at reasonable rates. ia13 i'm
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Money to Fight the Cholera.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The House Com mittee on Public Health has decided to rec ommend an appropriation of s25,000 for the national board of health and $500, ,OO0 to be used at the discretion of the President ill preventing the spread of cholera should it appear in the United States before the as sembling of the next Congress.
 A Chance for Home RYanufa cturers.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The Senate Con- mittee Naval Affairs to-day agreed to recommend the passage of Senator Mitchell's bill requiring the exclusive use of domestic material in the construction and repair of all government vessels and steam boilers and in the manufacture of ordr 1nce, whether by contract or government works.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
A Train Zoe. Down a Bank.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-This afternoon a pas senger train on the Wabash road near Ot- tumwa, Ia., struck broken rail and four coaches rolled over high embankment, landing bottom up. Some fifty passengers were in the coaches, many of whom were in jured, though none seriously. The coaches are badly wrecked
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ONLY THREE DAYS TO EUROPE.
A Scheme to Shorten the Ocean Voy-
 age by Half.

TORONTO, Jan. 22.-A gigantic railway scheme is on foot here which is likely to re- volutionize the American-European traffic both as regards passengers and freight busi- ness if it can be carried to successful issue The scheme, which is proposed by the Cana dian Pacific railway is the construction of a railway from Quebec along the north shore of the St. Lawrence river to some point on the east coast of Labrador to connect with steamships for parts in Europe. The ocean voyage between America and Europe would in this way be reduced to three days and steamships would be out of sight of land only for one complete day
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Parnem On Hand Though Sick.

DUBLIN, Jan. 22.-In spite of his illness MT. Parnel made a special effort to meet his engagement to preside at banquet given in his honor at Cork tonight and was pres ent for short time. The bishop having forbidden the clergy from attending becau SC of the political nature of the affair there were representatives of the priesthood present
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A TRUSTWORTHY, intelligent tool maker ant charge of men. To the right man permanent sit uation can be had. Address with maine and refer enceS, BOX 1Qf
 j21 St
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Anarchists Placed On Trial.

PARIS, Jan. 22.-The trial was begun here to-day of six anarchists charged with having by their speeches at the meeting of anarch- ists hefe last November melted pillage and murder. The reporters refused to testify as to the source of the information on which their reports of the speeches were based and were fined $25 each.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Lady Attempts suicide,

SOUTH BEND, Jan. 22.-Grace Baxter, daughter of Colonel A. T. Whittelsey, form erly private secretary to Vice President-el Hendricks, attempted suicide by choloforln at 10 o'clock this morning. She took two ounces, but prompt attention restored her. Domestic trouble is said to be the cause.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Myers Beats the Record on Ice.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-A novel race was witnessed at the Manhattan Athletic grounds this afternoon between L. E. Myers, the amateur champion runner, and Charles Pfaff, jr. The conditions of the race were Myers to run on the ice with spikes in his shoes a distance of one hundred and twenty yards while his antagonist skated one hundred and fifteen. The race was keenly contested. Myers finally won by four feet in 1154 seconds, the best on record for any kind of running by an amateur
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A Clue Found By The Striking Hat

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The executive con- mittee of the Hatters' association of Brook lyn to-day received telegram from the hat ters of South Norwalk in which they say that clue has been discovered to the perpe trators of the explosion last Friday evening and arrest will be made in a few days. One of the parties, they state, is person of some prominence whose arrest will cause & sensation
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
FOR RENT

hA A BRICK HOUSE on Howe street. House @:;il on Ward street, George street and Elm Gal.Astreet.
 NO. 70 CHURCH STREET. ROOM ?. H-Office open evenings from to g..
 l.. F. COMSTOCK.
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Phelan Able To Walk About

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-Captain James Phelan, the victim of the desperate affray in O'Donovan Rossa's office, is 50 far recovered as to be able to walk about the wards of the Chambers street hospital. He says he is feeling well, but is rather weak He will probably be taken to court the latter part of next week
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
A SENSATION IN EUROPE.
Germany Annexes Possession o France On The West Coast Of Ali rfca.

Germany Annexes a Possession Of
 France On The West Coast Of Af-
 rfca.
 LONDON, Jan. 22.-A great sensation has been caused in diplomatic circles both here and in Paris by the announcement coming from Berlin that Germany has annexed Bro mia in the Drobracka county on the west coast of Africa north of Senegambia. This portion of the African coast has long been considered as forming portion of the pos sessions of France and it is feared serious complications may arise in consequence of the boldness of Germany's annexation schemes in this quarter It is reported from the Slerre Leone coast that the Ahwoonahs have hoisted the German flag in the interior of that country and that British authority there is seriously jeopardized by the anxiety of those tribes for German protectorate The English And German Claims.
 LONDON, Jan. 22.-Earl Granville had conference to-day with Count Munster, the German ambassador and with several other diplomats concerning English and German claims in West Africa.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Diphtheria Among School Children.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, Jan. 22- Three pupils of the High school were shit ten with diphtheria last night and this morn ing the board of health ordered all the schools closed for the present. Sheffield and Egre- mont are also badly afflicted with diphtheria. Several deaths have occurred.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
The Largest Ice Crop For Years.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-The extreme cold weather of the past week assures the largest ice crop the kennebec for years. Low prices are expected.
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Miners Huaed at ,Ehe1r Esrefhren.

SHAWNEE, O., Jan. 22.-Considerabls dis satisfaction exists among the miners of this place owing to some forty of their number having accepted the Baltimore and Ohio company's terms and gone to work in the Bristol tunnel. A meeting was held this sf- ternoon and it Is understood that an effort will be made to prevent the men from work ing They say that as they notsdigging coal the miners have no control over their actions and that they will continue to worh regardless of the action of the meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Peace In pr. Newman,s church.

Congregational church was the scene of reconciliation tonight. Both factions at tended the meeting, at which the resolution of dismissal of Dr. Newman was rescinded and his resignation accepted. Dr. Newman contributed to the funds of the church the $6, GOO back salary due him and committee was appointed to nominate @ pastor in his stead, Dr. J. W. Ranney being made chair man,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
FOR RENT.
FOE& ENHN rooms on Chapel street, $15 per month. rooms on George street, Church.
 FOR SALE.

Brick house. 12 rooms all modern improvements, $4 900, Hamilton street. Brick house on Artisan street, $4 900. Frame house and grocery store oll Putnam street, $2 800. Frame house Oak street $3 900; rents for S3S4 Frame house on Hallock street, S2 700 Nice lot Martin street cheap Lot on Jackson street 50120 for $S50. Lot on Ward street 5Ox127 will be sold low. Valuable property on George street, near Church, at bargain Money to loan in to suit.
 THOMAS O'BRIEN & co
 800 CHAPEL STREET.
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FOR SALF

fNA IN Kensington Conn., a house and barn, E8:;s two acres of fine fruit, in good order. Good asss.AApace for physician
 T. G. SLOAN & SON,
 Room Benedict's Building
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T'he Annexation Guestion-The 8er- ougt Meeting East Night-lce Har- vestinS Begun-A Eady,s NInetfeth
 Birthday.
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Ahatennenfn nf RnII Fax.

TINHE Assessors and Board of Relief of the Town
 E of New Haven give notice that they will meet at their office No s City Hall, Friday, the 23d day of January, 1885, at o'clock e. m for the pur; pose of hearing appeals for the abatement of Poll Tax of sick, inGigent or disabled persons, THOMAS K. DUNN, Chairman Board of Assessors THOMAS O 'BRIEN. Chairman Board of Relief. .
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\ GENTS. Two or three energetic persons, C LA CT ladies or gentlemen, wanted immediat Inquire at BEERS PHO o PARIORSo
 J2ltf 162 Chanel stree
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RENTS.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT, @+A STORE, corner State and Bradley street, hH::i $2O a month. Second floor of 454 Orchard EEssA street, $S month. Whole house, rooms, at
 113 Bradley street, in good order. Inquire at 482 Dixwen avenue oc30 GLOSON HALL.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23

Mir. Parnell is i'll from the effects of over
 work.
 Prince Bismarck has refused petition to alter his scheme for system of duties and bounties sugar.
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The Scene On Mt. Washington.

MOUNT WASHINGTON, N. H., Jan. 22.- This mornings thermometer record of fifty degrees below zero is the lowest ever made here. Forty-nine below in March, 1872, was previously the lowest record. The chim ney of the station house was blown down during the night and the house became full of gas and smoke The two men on the summit, P. J. Cahill and Alphonse Laundry, prepared themselves to leave at a moments warning.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
FOR, SALE,

GHA HOUSE on Chestnut street, Chapel EE;s street. &, 200. EgssA Also lot on Sherman avenue, corner Gilbert avenue, will be sold low. For particulars call at
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, -ia14 75g Chapel Street
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The report which circulated yesterday and generally ere9- tied by Senators that Senator Garland had made another visit to Albany for the pur- pose of conferring with President-elect Cieve- land appears to have been unfounded. Great ly to the astonishment of many who sup posed the Senator was absent from the city he appeared in the Senate chamber at noon to-day.
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EanNr EsAR SALE

on ACRES for S4, 300, one-half cash, situa. 1oO ted within 3 miles of the borough of Winsted Ct.. junction of Hartford & Conn. w. R; R with Naugatuck R. R.; will keep 20 COWS and pair of horses by hay cut the farm, moving done by machine, buildings first class House two story with l. newly painted, spring water brought by pipe to the premises. Send for circular
 O. II. HAYDEN'S AGENCY, W. Winsted, Conn.
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A Boon to the Boomers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The War depart is informed that extreme cold and heavy storms prevent the troops from marching upon the invaders on the Oklahoma lands.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
THE INDIAN QUESTION.
At the Second Congregational church

At the Second Congregational church next Sunday evening there will be union meet ing of the First and Second churches at which the converted Sioux chief, White Cloud, Rev. MT. Riggs, for many years a missionary among the Indians, and Rev. MT. Shelton, lately of Dakota, will speak cer tain present aspects of missionary and educa- tional work among the Indians. The object of this visit is to give information and excite interest concerning these important mat ters. They speak on Sunday morning at Dr. Todd's church in this city.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
BOROUGH MEETING.

The meeting of the citizens of the borough on the consolidation question at the engine house last evening was called to order by Warden H. H. Strong. The clerk, 0. E. Bray, was absent and Deacon Willis fleming way was appointed. The call of the meeting was then read. D. w. Shares made an ex- planation as to the committee. A motion was made objecting to any expense in op- posing the consolidation bill. c. A. Bray, H. C. Rowe, R. G. Davis and others spoke on the motion. The motion failed to pass. A motion was then made that the citizens committee appointed last year, consisting of H. c. Rowe, H. H. Strong, Willis fleming way. D. W. Shares and c. B. Granniss, be the committee appointed by the borough to oppose the consolidation bill now before the legislature. Passed.
 Voted, That the committee be authorized to employ counsel and use all measures to oppose the consolidation bill in any form whatever.
 The meeting was not as largely attended as was expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
ELABORATE FIREWORKS
To be Used at the Inauguration.


 WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-A meeting of the executive committee on the inauguration cer- emonies was held tonight and the contract for display of fireworks was awarded to the contract provides for a list of pieces which in elaborateness and novelty Of design have nev- CT been equalled in this country. Some idea of the design may be formed from one piece which is burst of five thousand rockets at one time, something never before attempted in the United States. The largest piece will be an allegorical design of great beauty and will be 300 feet long by sixty wide. The display will be given in the grounds surrounding the monument and will continue two hours and be witnessed by thousands.
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., yan 22.-The eight eenth annual encampment of the depart ment of Rhode Island, G. A. R., was held at II o'clock to-day in the hall of Prescott post No. in this city. The encampment was called to order by Department Commander Andrew McMahon. The morning session was occupied by the reading and adoption of the various reports showing the department to be in a very fiourishing condition. After a recess of an hour the encampment reas- sembled at 3 o'clock and the election of off cers took place as fellows: Commander, Eugene A. Cory, of Prescott post No. i: senior vice commander, Theodore A. Barton, of Siocum post No. 10; junior vice conl- nanier, Alonzo E. Pierce, of Tower post No. F.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

E4A HAVE a valuable farm, free and clear, of E;:: some 25o acres. upon which there are two
 AAlsE mills with suitable water power, adjoining good railroad. Upon this farm there are some 150 of woodland large portion of which is heavl- lv timbered This is a grand opportunity for an en- -ergetic man to get business Plenty of meadow land; plenty of tillable land plenty of wood and timber to be turned into money. Good houses. Good mills large barn. GEO. A. ISBELL.
 ia1O Office T92 Chapel street, Central Block.
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udIamts.
NY A NEEn
WANTED.

A SITUATION by experienced frst-class AA cook No objection to homework. Good ref erenee Inquire at present employers.
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THE MODEL SINGER w O. Perkins and D B. Towner. A book for singing classes. 192 pages. 124 Graded Exercises, 5 Glees and Part Soogs, 29 Hymn Tunes, IS Anthems, and Chants. Abundant and useful material for the Singing School Teacher. G0c. Per doz., S6.
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D A N C IN G

CHORAL WORSHIP, L. O. Emerson. A grand full size church music book of 320 pages. 100 pages elements, with 8 capital collection of Sacred and Secular Music 76 pages of the best hymn tunes 110 pages of anthems and 30 pages of miscellaneous concert music. S1. Per dozen, S9
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For Sake, the beautiful sioop

Yacht FOrnaX.
 This beautiful boat is offered for sale with all her appliances, which comprise well appointed outfit Her standing rigging is galvanized iron wire She carries four sails, viz: Malnsall, Jlb, topsail and spnnaker; is also provided with a new and complete cat rig, which was made for her last season; spars and ali She has galvanized iron anchor with 15 feet inch cable. Is provided with a brass pump galvanized iron ice and water tanks; fine tight cabin. covered and well lighted has swinging dead lights forward is also furnished with jap. hair mattresses, holsters and feather pill lows, also with cushions for seats in cock pit. In of her size The price for this boat and all the above mentioned fixtures is only S350; cannot be duplicated for twice that amount. This boat is in first-class condition in every respect Has about 400 pounds of lead ballast in her keel Length over all % feet inches For further particulars address CHAS. w. FOSTER. No. 31 Crown street, or E. Il. THATCHER. boat builder, foot of Chestnut street
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FAIR HAVEN.

The Annexation Questionable ser-
 ough Meeting East Night-Ece Har-
 vestInS Beeun-A Eady's Ninetfeth Birthday.
 The schooner Lydia \. CroweI, Matthews master and the William Matthewson, Hop kins master, cleared on Tuesday for Kappa dealers here
 The funeral of Mrs. Richards, who died on Monday on First avenue, was held at her fathers (Mr. John Stirrup) residence on Lewis street on Wednesday afternoon. The house filled with mourning friends of the deceased, the Rev. Dr. Vibbert oficiat- ing.
 The oyster roast at the Old Tammany on Wednesday afternoon was very fine affair. Some of the former members were present and the occasion brought back most vividly to the mind the pleasing scenes of years gone by.
 Mrs. Frederick Moulthrop, of Torrington, and Mrs Ada Barnes, of Newburgh, N. Y., are visiting at MT. Anson Moulthrop's on North Front street
 The ice on the Russell pond is about seven inches thick, and on the big pond there is about five inches of clear and beautiful ice. Saltonstall lake is frozen over and We'd nesday parties were fishing through the ice. Next week. if the weather holds cold ice cut ting will be commenced in good earnest. The river above the railroad bridge was frog en over hard enough to bear person.
 Mr. John Turner caught in Mill river over year ago three link chain on which was small oyster which was thrown overheard on Mir. Turner's lot in the harbor. On Wednes- day he was at work there and caught tlto same chain, but the oyster had grown nearly three times in size.
 Mir. Lyman Woodward, who broke his leg over five months ago, was at his place of bus mess for short time yesterday, for the first time since his misfortune.
 Mir Bowman of Echo Hose and Ladder company, of Shelton, and MT. Cushman of Hotchkiss Hose company, of Birmingham, visited the firemen on the east side yester- day.
 Mrs Eunice Sanford, one of the old resi- dents, celebrated her ninetieth birthday last evening. There were many friends present The lady is in excellent health and has worked at cracking and opening oysters for nearly eighty-four years, commencing crack ing oysters for her brother, the late Matthew Rowe, when she.was six years of age. Yester day she opened eysters usual. MT. Jesse Mallory, her employer, says, although not as fast as some, yet she is the best opener ill the shop.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
Stanley Matthews, Wife Bead.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The wife of Jus tice Stanley Matthews died this morning, and the Supreme court adjourned for the day out of respect to her memory. Mrs. Matthews has been in failing health since last fall. She was daughter of James Black, a wealthy planter of middle Tennessee, and grand daughter of General William M. Morrison, of Kentucky. She was born in Maury county, Tennessee, in 1S24, and married to MT. Mat thews in 1643. They lived for time in Columbia, Tenn, where young Stanley Mat thews praetised law. But in 1S46 they went to Cincinnati, where, until the elevation of MT. Matthews to the Supreme bench, they reside. Mrs. Matthews was i'll at the time of the death of her elder sister, the late Mrs. Harvey M. Watterson (mother of Henry Wat terson), to whom she was fondly attached, and she never completely rallied from the shock. She was woman of rare accomplish ments and commanding presence, and took a prominent part ir Washington society.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-23
ERR R ENT

A FEW CHOICE ROOMS may be had with A without board, single in suite; hot and cold water; steam heat From B to $1O per week.
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FOR, SALE.

@ GOOD HOUSE; has modern .4oprove- sA:; ments; fine location on Chapel street, short kEssay distance west of the Colleges. good place to buy. Can be seen at any time.
 Also modern built house on Howard avenue.
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WANTED.

fEfs.AA BY lady, board and room in a private h#,;s family where there other boarders Aas.AAddress, stating terms, &c., l.. E. E.,
 Ja22 St Courier
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A JAM OF ICE.
The Susquehanna Reaching Above
 High Water Mark.

SsHGeF NTafKe
 PORT DEPOSIT, Md, Jan. 22.-The Susque- hanna river tonight presents more for midable appearance than upon any previous occasion this winter. The ice which has been coming down the river for the past days gorged at Garrett's Island last night This evening the gorge extends above this place and reaches from shore to shore. The water is five feet above low water mark Early this morning it moved upon the shores, destroying the boat landings A raft of logs was pushed against the Columbia and Port Deposit railroad bridge and did some damage: Trains are passing over it very cautiously.
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The Mystery of A Printers Death

NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 22.-S. D. Smelling and several friends came to Norfolk from New York to-day to examine the remains of the man found dead at Lambert's Point on Monday last. The body was disinterred and MT. Smelling identified it as that of his bro- ther, w. P. Smelling, who left New York on January for trip through the South He had $100 on his person when he left; Ills brother says there was no reason why he should have committed suicide and he believes he was murdered. His remains were inferred temporarily and every effort will be made to ferret out the mystery. The deceased was printer, aged thirty.