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Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
A YOUNG LADYsS LONG FAST.
How A Recent Convert Furnishes He
 self For Sinful Conduct.

How A Recent Convert Furnishes Her.
 self For Sinful Conduct.
 ALLENTOWN, Pa., March This town is excited over the strange case of Miss Emma Keyser, aged nineteen years, a beautiful blonde lady of many accomplishments. For some time past she has been in the habit of attending revival meetings at one of the Methodist churches in this city. On the night of February 21 sheaprofessed to be converted, and on the following day she re- solved to abstain from any kind of food or liquid for forty days as punishment for her sinful habits prior to her conversion Tonight Miss Keyser has ended her hf- teenth day of her fast and is in the best of spirits, and her lsng abstinence from food does not seem to have affected her health. Her friends have remonstTated with her and endeavored to prevail upon her to take food, but without avail. phy- sician has also been called in and prescribe bed for her, but she refused to take his medicine A large number of people called at the young lady's residence daily, offering prayers and encouragement. Miss Keyser ret1res at night as usual, and sleeps the same number of hours as before undertaking this fast. She is cheerful in her manners and is very tallsa- tive at times Although somewhat weak, she is able to move about unaided, but has no desire to go upon the streets or to church Unlike others who have become unnerved from religious excitement, she does not read the Bible or converse with her friends on the subject of religion. Miss Keyser's case is watched with great interest, and causes con- siderable excitement among the Methodist people.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
WANTED
WANTEn-

w AIN HEED, fH7.::t A LADY teacher would like an unfur- M9iii nlshed room and board in private family. 1nS 1fa es@' sOatlhg location, c. D. R.,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Miss Herbert Likely to Recover.

NEW YORK, March 7.-The inhabitants of Eatontown, N. J., where Sam Johnson, the negro who struck Miss Herbert with an axe and then outraged her, lynched on Friday night, seem little interested in discovering the perpetrators. Almost without exception they approve of the deed. An autopsy was made yesterday and complete fracture of the right temple and frontal bone were found. This confirms the opinion that the negro had been killed before he was strung up. The coroner to day impanelled the jury and an inquest will be held tomorrow.
 Miss Herberts condition somewhat ina proved and she will probably recover. She is suffering from slight inflammation of the brain.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08

We refer to our list of three hundred and fifty (35o) families who pay their rent to us for assnr- that tenants better satisfied to deal Wiln an active agency than with the owners. Send for circular of terms.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Holland Going Back to Texas.

NEW YORK, March 7.-James F. Holland stood tonight in the rotunda of the Grand Central Hotel surrounded by group of Texan merchants. His sombrero was slouched over his left eye and on the lower corner of his waist coat glittered the distinctive badge of the order of Odd Fellows. Holland said he should return to his home tomorrow. When asked if he feared any attack on the part of the Davis gang he smiled significantly and shook his head 'I reckon they won't trouble me" he said, s:and I'm blamed sure I shan't trouble them'
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
PASTOR DOWNS CUTS LOOSE.
Reporters and Baptist Ministers Get
 a Lively Tongue Thrashing.

KeP0rters and Baptist Ministers Get Lively Tongue Thrashing. BOSTON, March 7.-Parson Downs hired Music Hall to-day and let loose the long talked-of pent-up volcanos amid the laughter and applause of three thousand people, all of whom paid an admission fec After the usual preliminaries of singing, scripture reading and prayer the parson began his dis course with the remark that he had been in Connecticut a week fox hunting and had brought back the foxes, tails and all, and next Thursday evening from the same plat form he would expose the whole villainous conspiracy against him, the most internal conspiracy ever heard of. After announcing that any Post reporter who might be present (there were six present. was safe the parson described his assault on Reporter Dillingback, explained the latter's cowardly and craven conduct and waving package of letters in his hand said: 'I have here the complete evidence of his guilt and conspiracy" (Frantic applause.) cover his own signature I have the fullest evidence of his guilt with afddavits of parties whom he tried to buy and threaten" (Applause) The parson then read the following letter:
 N, z. your for sfh the rst tme You my path will kill you' so helR me God! @ -
 "A very interesting epistle isn't it?" said the parson glancing reverently upward. q pronounce that writing to be in the hand of F. J. Tabor" (applause.) 'T propose to show Thursday night that Dillingback was in league with the district attorneys office. hereby publicly challenge them to try this case. They do not want to try it and have publicly said, Here, this thing won't go; we must get something else to convict him en.''' The parson then read letter from Hon. Thomas D. Worrel amid frantic applause from the audience, asserting in strong language that the parson ought to have pounded Dilling- back until hospital was necessary for him and offering to help pay the cost of the par sons defense. The parson then said he did not lay himself under restraint not to repeat the dose he gave Dillingback and advised that gentleman to keep clear of him. After a long sereed complimentary to reporters in general the parson went to consider Baptist ministers. He said he had been expelled from the Bap- tist conference and refused hearing, so he should speak to the public. "Dr. Bosworth said he knew of ten ministers in Boston who were naughty. I can add two more to the list (Applause.) They charge me with un utterable things, but have never dared to face me with the charges They appointed committee to investigate me, but it has never dared to face me.'' The parson told what the ministers ought to have done to save him if they believed him wicked. He called sev- eral of them by name, described their char acteristics and alluded to them as little emascula ed ministers.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
POlicR Notes.
OAACC NOSCSs Thomas Tappart- emnlnved as f

Thomas Taggert, employed salesman in State street tea store in this city, was wards brought to this city by Detective Brewer and locked up on charge of breach of the peace. He is wanted for assaulting Thomas Henchen, bartender at Maine's ho- tel, on the night of February 2sd
 Mamie Platter, ffteen-year-old girl, was arrested last evening for stealing five dollars from Mrs. Gerald where she was employed
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Nantucket Sound Full of Ice.

NEW BEDFORD, March 7.-Captain Gibbs of the United States steamer Verebna re- ports that Nantucket Sound is completely filled with ice. The steamer Island Home left Nantucket Sunday last and having been unable to return has remained at Woods Hole. On Friday last the steamer made 8 trip tothe South Shoal light and upon re- turning met dory at Quidnet having the Nantucket mail on board. This is the only mail that reached the mainland from Nan tucket for over 8 week and no mail has gone there since the 24th ut. Captain Gibbs states that the Island Home will not be able to reach Nantucket until the wind changes to the south.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
AT THE CHURCHES.

JOtt1ags From the Services Yester-
 day-New Members Added i'm Many
 of the Churches-The Lenten Sea. son.
 At Center church yesterday morning Rev. Dr. Smyth preached an admirable discourse in it's nature and substance preparatory to the administration of the ordinance of the Lord 8 supper, which took place in the afternoon. Three were admitted into the church, one on profession of faith and two by letter.
 CALVARY CHURCH
 At the morning service yesterday five were admitted by baptism and one by letter. There was large attendance at the evening service.
 ST. JOHN STREET CHURCH.
 At the communion service in the morning one person was admitted into the church. In the evening the pastor preached another in his popular series of sermons to the young.
 THE LENTEN SEASON.
 The Lenten season begins next Wednes- day and continues until the 25th of April, which is Easter. Easter comes this year the latest that it is possible for it to come, and Easter will not come as late again until sometime near the middle of the next cen- tury. In the Episcopal and Catholic churches the usual extra services will take place. In the Catholic churches yesterday the official regulations for the Lenten season were read.
 DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH-THIRTY-sIX NEW
 MEMBERS ADDED-oNE HUNDRED ADDED IN
 YEAR.
 Thirty. six new members were added to the church yesterday, twenty-six being ad- mitted upon confession of faith, and ten by letter Although it cannot he said that there is a revival in progress, the interest which has developed under the work of Dr. Twitchell has resulted in the addition of one hundred members to the church since his pastorate began less than 8 year ago. In the evening service of song by the choir and congregation occupied the hour. The pastors remarks upon the subject, 'The outlook upon the world, t" made the service an impressive one as we'll as interesting mu- sically.
 UNITED CHURCH.
 The sermon in the morning was one appro- priately preparatory to the communion ser vice which followed One new member was received into the church by letter and the usual form of service. For the scripture les son were read the first eleven verses of Luke xiii. The text Matt. xvii, 12: "And when he was accused by the chief priests and ell ders he answered nothing" The prayer be- fore the sermon was offered by Rev. MT. Batchelder, now resident of the city. The pastor, Rev. Dr. Munger, requested the favor as he himself was suffering in voice because of a cold. In the delivery of the sermon and through the service his voice recovered it's tone, and he was heard quite distinctly. The use and appropriateness of silence. as illustrated in the mock trial of Tesns was his subject. Words sometimes are not needed, and at times would iniure the cause they would try to advocate. Our Saviour's eloquent silence" conveys a useful lesson of he value of refraining to speak at times
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Lady Superior Murdered.

PARIS, March 7.-While dining to-day the Abbess Malegue Caseponce, superior of the hospital of the sisters of the poor at Per pignan, was set upon and murdered by band of ruffians who forcibly entered her apartment. Robbery is supposed to have been the object of the attack upon the lady. Several arrests have been made, but upon no stronger ground than suspicion.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
FOR SALE
FOR SALE,
FOR RENT,

h@ TWO nice little houses Hughes Avenue, E:;il first block to left after crossing bridge at M3iil Steamboat wharf, from March l. 1SS6: Apply at LOUIS E. RYDERS,
 fe23tf 79S Chapel Street
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Social Life at the White House.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-The Presidents reception next Tuesday night to Congress, the diplomatic corps, the army and navy, ju- dietary and the gentlemen of the press will undoubtedly be the grandest event and big gest crush of the winter at the executive mansion. This reception, the third and last of it's kind will mark the end of the present social season. Miss Cleveland held her last public reception yesterday, but will continue to be at home to friends one or two days Aacb weak
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
FOR RENT

@sA HOUSE. The pleasant dwelling house No. @::i 16 Hotchkiss street is offered for rent. Ap- @sA. ply on the premises or to
 R. A. BROWN, m9 6t* No 30 Whitney Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Cats at Bunnell,s.

To day opens the ninth annual cat show at Bunnell's Museum. Cats of all kinds will be on exhibition and to see this collection will be well worth the price of admission. Mir Bunnell has been more successful then usual The entries are numerous and many are from other States
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Shocking Treatment of Soldiers Orr phans.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 7.-Governor Pattison and Attorney General Cassidy have made their second trip to the Mountjoy sol diers' orphan school and found much addi- tional evidence of the lFeartless treatment of the young inmates. Several boys examined by the Governor stated that they had worn the same stockings and shirts for over two months without having them washed. The Governor ordered new shirts and stockings to be given to the boys. Testimony was ta- ken showing that ninety-four boys had bathed in thirty tubs made by cutting molas- ses barrels in half with but three changes of the water. Among the boys were number who had ugly skin diseases.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
A MIsER,s BOARDED WEALTH.

Fifty Thousand Dollars Found Sc.
 creted in an Old Man's Room.
 HoLYoKE, Mass, March "A local sensa- ton has been caused by the death of Nathan Gibbs, an old man of seventy, and develop ments which have followed. Mir. Gibbs died suddenly on Friday in filthy room occupied ny him where he boarded in Canal street. He had lived in town for a number of years and was employed at the Nonotuck Paper company's mills. He was quiet and re- served, living good deal by himself, and always claiming to be very poor. He lived the life of hermit, working hard during the day and remaining in his room at night. The cause of his death seems to have been old age and general breaking down. On look ing over his effects it was found that Gibbs had secreted in different parts of his room bank notes, silver and bonds to the value of nearly $50, ,O09 How he come into posses sion of all this wealth is not known, but it is possible he has saved good part of it from day wages. Gibbs has no relatives in the city and no friends excepting those at his boarding house and at the mills. The city authorities have taken possession of the dead mans wealth, and efforts will be made to find his heirs if he has left any, It is said that Gibbs has been heard to speak of nephew who lives in New York aud that he at one time had sister in a western city, but he leaves no paper or letter to indicate where they are to be. found. Hes will be buried to morrow,
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
The Honor fer Archbishop Gibbons.

BALTIMORE, March 7.-Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati, who has just returned from Rome, preached at the cathedral in this city this morning. His grace said during his re marks that before he left Rome the Pope charged him to convey to Archbishop Gib- bons his best wishes and love. Archbishop Elder then spoke of the honor of the pallium having been conferred recently upon cer- tain French bishop in return for the hospital ity of the citizens of his diocese, but he said a much higher honor (referring indirectly to the cardinalate) than that is awaiting the archbishop of Baltimore and will be conferred when the Pope thinks proper.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Catholic rTt.sionsin the East

BALTIMORE, March "A letter from Archbishop Gibbons was read in all the Catholic churches of the archdiocese of Balti- more soliciting contributions of the faithful on next Sunday to a fund which is to be de- voted to the support and propagation of missions in the oriental countries. Collec- tions for the same purpose will be taken up in every church in the country later on. This is the first time in the history of the United States that Catholics have been asked to make donations to eastern missions and is the result of a conference held in the fall of 1884 between Pope Leo and Arch bishop Gibbons, during which his holiness asked Archbishop Gibbons if he could de- pend on the American Catholics for the ob- ject named. The Pope was answered that his wish was law with all Catholics of the United States A few days later another conclavewas held, all the American bishops xe were in Rome at that time beh present. and it led to the plenary council decreeing in the November following to take up collec- ton for the eastern missions within eighteen months after the adjournment of the coun- oil
 The mammoth mills of Ferdinand Sehu' macher at Akron, O., were almost totally consumed by fire early Saturday morning causing loss to Schumacher of $1 ,000, GOO on which there was an insurance of about $100,00O.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08

when words would only infame minds set against hearing the truth. Communion with God alone is our help, and this grace will ever be sufficient for our needs. beautiful lesson was taught by the sermon. The la dies and the gentlemens Bible classes joined in listening to Dr. Bushnell, who teaches the latter Mrs. G. W Curtis, teacher of the ladies' class, was absent. The whole Sun day school attendance numbered three hun dred and twenty-five. Missionary contribu- tion $5.20. The singing as usual was led by orchestra and concert. All joined in the Sunday school songs.
 FIRST M. E.. CHURCH.
 At the First NJ B. church yesterday morn ing sixteen persons were received into the church probation, making thirty-eight thus far received as the fruits of the recent revival. There are others that will probably be added to the number at the next com munion, increasing the number to about fifty. The people of this church are very much attached to their pastor, Rev. Dr. Goodsell, and this feeling is reciprocated on the part of the pastor. He will remain with them the denomination. he will be sent to another field of labor
 TRINITY NJ. E. CHURCH.
 The holy communion and reception of new members was observed at Trinity M. E. church yesterday morning. Two persons were received into full membership, one by letter and eight on probation. In the even- ing the pastor delivered the third of his se- ries of lectures on Pilgrims Progress; sub ject, E'The wicket gate and house of the in terpreter." The lecture was illustrated by paintings and was very interesting.
 For the past two or three weeks Dr. Peck has been busily engaged in the endeavor to wipe out $11, 900 of the debt on his church. He announced yesterday morning that in this work he had never met with more hearty response in all his ministerial experience. He said there were yet a few members to be seen, and with the subscriptions he confidently expected from these he felt that the movement was an assured success, and that at next communion he would be able to announce that the entire debt of the church was provided for.
 This evening the Ladies' Social union con- nected with this church will give their annu- al reception to the adult members of the church and congregation in the chapel from 7:3O to lO o'clock. Refreshments will be served to all who attend
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Governor EngIish In New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March 7.-Governor James E. English and wife of Connecticut and an excursion party of eighty from Maine, twelve hundred Texans and many thousands from all parts of the Union have arrived here in the last twenty-four hours. morrow Rex and his retinue will arrive at the exposition will large military and civic escort.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Excitement Caused His Death.

Major Stephen Wheeler, aged seventy four years, president of the Mystic National bank, died of excitement on the occasion of fire which broke out in Alonzo Chapman's tenement. He seated himself in 8 chair when the alarm was given and suddenly fell back dead.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Joseph Leonard, aged eighty-three, 8 prominent citizen and ex-representative, hanged himself in his barn at Canton, Mass, yesterday morning.
 Fire yesterday morning at No. 13 Spruce street, N. Y., caused a loss to Cornish & Paul, mail agents, of $1 ,000 Burton & Hynes s2,000 and William Knappa, bookbinder, 1000. The building was damaged $5,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08

District of New Haven, ss Probate Court,
 March s, 1886. ( UPSTATE of LAURA E. WALKER, late of Wood fL bridge, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Ha- ven hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate ex- hbit their claims for settlement. Those who neg lect to present their accounts. properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. Ali persons indebted to said estate requested to maks immediate payment to
 CHAS. T. WALKER, ms d2tw1t Administrator.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
Hanlan,s Plans For The Future.


 BOSTON, March 7.-There have been all sorts of rumors afoat about Oarsman Han lan's future. Fred Plaisted says he recently had a long talk with Hanlan. Hanlan said he had given a new lease of his hotel on the island for $2, ,500 year and would continue among the scullers five years more and was going back to his old style of rowing and rig. Warin, of Toronto, would boat and rig him in the old way. He would not make another match with Teemer till he could feel his way along, but had no doubt that when he re- gained his old form and condition he would be master of all scullers once more. Early in the coming season he wanted matches and regattas with Ross, Gaudaur, Conley Hamm, Laing and other scullers as competitors. He was not at all afraid of Teemer, but wanted to be in perfect condi- tion when next he met him: Plaisted says he has advised Hanlan after his five years are up to put breakwater around his island in Toronto bay, alter his hotel into oars mans snug harbor and receive with open arms all the old scullers and oarsmen who want to be taken care of. "Ned is deter mined to row everybody before he gets through" said Plaisted, ''but he realizes that he is no longer champion and thinks he ought to get on races with other scullers who are not chamDiOns n
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
steam Heaters on Strike.

NEW YORK, March Tt is stated on good authority that the strike at the steam heat ing companys works will be settled to-mor- row and that the old hands will resume work. About three hundred carpenters will strike to morrow for $3. 50 and nine hours day
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WANTED.

A F1RST-CLASS cook who can carve: none hut AA competent men may apply, at
 STAFFORD DINING ROOMS, Ino lt~ 3S9 State Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08

Board of COunciRmeA. THO the Sheriff of the City of New Haven, greet A ing:
 You are hereby required to the Board of Councilmen of said City to meet at the Chamber of the Board in said city on Monday, the 9th day of March, 1886, at7:30 o'clock p. m.
 Given under. my hand this 4th day of March, 1886. GEORGE F. HOLCOMB, Mayor The foregoing is a true copy of the original war rant Attest, THOMAS C. HOLLIS. mas 1t City Sheriff.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08

LOST, 4 MOROCCO leather Pocketbook containing S60 A in money and papers of value except to the owner; finder will be suitably rewarded by turning to s. MANSFIELD, ms 2t* 164 Ferry Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-08
WANTED.

A N American woman to do pantry work In AAz quire at the TONTINE HOTEL.
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WANTED.

A SITUATION as cook Jr to do general house. 1A work ill private family good reference In. quire at
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Reduced Hours For Car Drivers.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 7.-The voluntary action of the Peoples railway company in re- ducing to twelve hours the time for days work for the conductors and drivers on their lines gave an impetus to the enrolment of members to-day in the Quaker City Car Con ductors' and Drivers Protective association. joined to-day and the membership now numbers nearly three thousand.