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Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05

Heirs of the Girard Estate Who Col
tend That a Portion of 1t Was Hi,
g0lly Sold.

Heirs OF the Girard Estate Who Con.
tend That a Portion of 1t Was Ille-
gally Sold.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Several months age
the French consul received visit from one
of his countrymen, NJ. De Vars du Maine.
The visitor told the consul that he had come
number Of Frenchmen, co-heirs to q por-
ton of the estate of Stephen Girard, founder
of Girard college, who left 100000 for
the establishment and maintenance of vari-
GUS charities in Philadelphia. The consul
advised M. De Vars du Maine to see Eds
mond Huerstol, the legal representative of
the French consulate. AS result suit has
been instituted in the Supreme court of
Pennsylvania for the recovery of 5000 acres
of valuable coal and mining lands in Schuyl-
kill county. NJ. De Vars du Names wife is
a grandniece of the dead millionaire, and
also has power Of attorney from other heirs.
Besides these French claimants, Miss Henri
eta Girard, of Philadelphia, has Joined in
the suit. She Ia niece of Stephen Girard.
There are, moreover, other suits for the re-
covery of other portions of the estate.
Stephen Girard bequeathed the bulk of
this property to the city Of Philadelphia, di-
recting that all the revenues arising from the
estate should be applied to certain specific
purposes. Although ffty-eight years have
passed since Mr.. Girard's death, his natural
heirs say that only Girard college has been
erected from the proceeds Of the estate, and
that there is large amount of income that
hes not been used as directed by the will
This amount is estimated at 81, 1000, 900, and
these heirs want it.
The suit for the Schuylkill county property
is brought against Mrs. Eugenia Girard and
certain present holders. After Stephen
Girard had made his will he came into pos
session of this property, and under the law
of Pennsylvania it Is not affected by the
will. This was admitted by the city
of Philadelphia, and the 5000 acres
were sold nominally for the benefit
of the Girard heirs in order to pay claim
against them of So, 500. The heirs resident
in France being very poor and unacquainted
with the fact. 1t is said paid nc attention to
the matter and the property was bought in at
an absurdly low figure by the agents Of John
Augustus Girard Of Philadelphia, and when
he died his wife came into possession. The
property contains some of the best coal and
iron mines in the country. They are now in
operation and are valued at several millions.
The plaintiffs in the present action allege
that the property was not rightfully sold, not
all the heirs having been cited to appear.
Another suit on behalf of these same heirs
hes been instituted against the State of Lou
isiana, where it is alleged the estate owned
208, 900 acres, valued at $5,O00,000. Altos
SUITS Most of the contestants are extremely
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
WASHINGTON Notes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August 4. Assistant
Secretary of tina Treasury Tiohenor, who
was taken suddenly i'll at his office few days
ago, is reported to be Stesdily improving.
Commodore Meade. commandant of the
Washington navy yard, has been unsuccess-
full thus far in his efforts to secure the trans
fer of the famous chip Constitution from
Portsmouth to Washington. The commodore
based his first suggestion or request on
grounds of necessity. At the Washington
navy yard about seven hundred men and
boys are annually shipped, or will be from
this time, and for their accommodation is
provided the Dale, little ship only no feet
long, with of course very limited capacity.
The Constitution is much larger vessel, has
house built over the deck and can accom-
modate three or four times as many occupants
az the Dale. While recognizing these facts
it was said that Secretary Whitney was
Influenced by the representations of Mr..
Frank Jones, the prominent Democratic poll
itician of New Hampshire to let the Consti-
tuition remain at Portsmouth. When change
of administration took place Commodore
Meade congratulated himself upon the pros
poet of a speedy realization of his hopes One
of the agreements used with Secretary Whit
ney by Mr.. Jones it is said was that it would
cost $4,000 to tow the old frigate to Washing
ton and the ship itself was hardly worth so
IL.
for doing the work and received one for doing
the towing for 81 $50. In addition to bring
| ing the Constitution to Washington for that
sum the towing company would insure her
against loss or accident to the amountof$15 Zoo
half again as much es she could be sold for.
| Armed with this proposal, the commodore
| expected to secure from Secretary Tracey an
| order for the transfer of the ship. But he
| found that Senator Chandler was as power.
full with Secretary Tracey as Mr.. Frank
Jones had been with Secretary Whitney and
on Friday last he was notified by the secre'
tary that nothing would be done in the mat
ter until Senator Chandler had been heard
l from again.
Besides the necessity for the presence Of
the Constitution at the Washington navy
yard as receiving ship it is urged the senti
mental reasons which are at the bottom OF
she efforts of the New Hampshire people tt
keep her at Portsmouth are really stronger
for bringing her here. She is the sole sur
vivor of the four wars; an epitome of thu
naval history of the country; and her RICH
place is at the nations capitol.
Pensions have been issued to the following
residents of the State of Connecticut, bear
| ing date July II, 1899: Original invalid
Issue July 30, 1899. Original invalid
Jerome johnson. Increase, Setter McGlv
new.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
Legions of Candidates for Places on
Vna al

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug 4.-The license
law passed by the legislature goes into effect
Immediately and thus prohibition, which has
been only nomily in force since May 3d. is a
thing of the past. The new law is the crea-
ton of the Democracy, led by John III. Bren-
nan and Hugh J. Carroll, leading liquor at
torneys in the State. The mayors of the
four cities are now to appoint license COM
missioners. In Providence the board of
aldermen has passed an ordinance fixing the
salaries of the commissioners, but no ap-
pointments will by made until the council
concurs. There are legions Of candidates for
the positions, which are supposed to carry
with them considerable political influence.
Among the leading candidates are ex-Alder,
man George II. Burnham, ex-Chief of State
Police Curtis and ex-senator Charles Sydney
Smith. This would make an excellent board.
The present appointees are to hold Office I'M
til next May. The next struggle comes or
the election of mayors this fall The sue
cessful candidates will have the appoint
mens of the permanent commissioners.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
A Collision In virginia.

WASHINGTON, August "A collision oc-
CURED on the Virginia Midland railroad this
morning at Burleys, Va, between two
freight trains. Fireman Frederick A. Fox,
of the south-bound freight, was killed and
Engineer Charles Davis, of the north-bound
freight train, seriously injured. Engineer
Ernest Hays, of the south-bound freight and
brakeman M. A. Mcdonald are missing and
are supposed to be under the wreck. Fire.
man Kelley and Brakeman McClain both Of
Alexandria, we're also badly injured. The
accident was due to the neglect Of the south
bound crew to stop for orders.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05

LONDON, Aug. 4.-The steamer British
| King from Philadelphia for Liverpool arrived
| at Queenstown to-day.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-The steamer La Nor.
mandie from New York to Hsvre passed the
Lizard to-day.
New York, Aug. ARRIVED, steamers
La Bretagne, Havre; Rngia, Hamburg; Dell
hi, Calcutta; Neptune, Port Spain; Pontiac,
| Mediterranean ports.
New YORK, Aug. 4.-Arrived: Steamer
| Edam Amsterdam,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
Work OF the FIsh CommIssion.

wOrk OF the FISH COmm16g1Ons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The United States
fish commission steamer Albatross sailed from
Port Townsend, W. T., for Departure bay on
Its way to Behring sea on Thursday, Aug. 1.
The United States fish commission has two
of Its cars employed in the distribution of the
indigenous fishes of the Mississippi valley the
work being done under the direction of DR..
So. Bartlett of the State commission, Quincy,
ILL.,, who is acting in the matter as the agent
of the United States fish commission. These
fishes include the cIappie, spotted cat, white
and black bass, wall-eyed pike, pickerel and
suntish. They are ooliootoa at .his tirao Of
the year from the overfows of the Mississippi
and Illinois rivers made by the freshets in
the spring. Were it not for this work of the
commission the fish would be total loss, as
the ponds and pools from which they are
taken would dry up in the autumn. The
work will continue about three months and
is becoming more important every year,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
sULLIvAN,s TRIP SOUTH.

Crowds Greet Him EverYvvhere-The
Angry Governor orders Him Locked
in the City Jail.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. 4.-The Picay-
une's Jackson, Miss, special gives an ac-
count of the trip with Sullivan south of the
Ohio river. Deputy Sheriff Chiles says: At
every town and station the line of road large
crowds had gathered and they cheered loudly
as the train passed, even though they could
not see the redoubtable John L. Ladies
sent bouquets of flowers to him and he was
received everywhere as conquering hero in
stead Of the prisoner he was. At Dnrant,
Miss, Sullivan received an ovation and hum
dreds crowded around the train and begged
to shake hands with him. Several ladies en-
tered the cars and were introduced to the hero.
When Jackson was reached great crowd
assembled at the depot. Sullivan was met
by Bud Renau, John Duffy, G. W. Rich,
Colonel Jones s. Hamilton and several sports
and admirers. They all marched to the
hotel where dinner had been provided. The
crowd followed and shouted for Sullivan
until he went into the rotunda where he was
introduced by Colonel Hamilton and shook
hands with hundreds, but finally retired to
his room and the crowd was shut off. This
demonstration SO angered the governor that
he ordered Sullivan locked up in the city
jail, saying that he did not intend to allow a
prisoner, charged with serious crime, to be
holding lavee and making farce of justice.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
FOR SALE

~ Houses and lots on good avenues and
streets Of the city; prices and terms to make
W. It an object to buy.
Brick house, central, with improvements, $1,000
EnD n EMIT
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
THE BOSTON STRIKES A ROCK.
A CxclIst DroWned.

WEsTBoRo, Mass, August Al. Purvis
Brace, about % years old, we'll known
bicycle rider, was drowned while bathing in
Chauncey pond this afternoon. He was
swimming alone about his boat, and occa'
sionally diving. A man on shore heard 6
cry and saw him sink. The body has moi
yet been recovered. Brace was bette1
known as. "Jack." He was the son of {
Louisiana planter. He had lived severa
years in England. and was a member of the
famous Ripley Rod club. He has taker
part in many races, and was well known
writer on Cycling subjects. For time h'
| was connected with the Minneapolis Tribune
and other papers. Since May he has beer
connected with the White Cycle Company
| and had just completed their new catalogue
He expected to go to England soon to intro
duce the new cycle.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
e. p. ARVINE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
ROOMS 9, II, 10,
LEISURE HOUR MUSIC.

Through the heat Of Summer, the cool days Of
the Autumn. AID during the invigorating cold and
the long evenings Of Winter. MUSIC IS KING as an
entertainer.
Make home sweet and happy by using
WhipPle,s Merry Making Melodies, 81.
Osgood's Rhymes and Tunes, 81.
Children's School Songs. SIC.
Emerson,s Gems for Little Singers, soc.
Songs and Games for Little Ones, 81.
OF Evenings. sing ''Gospel Song Music from:
praise in Song" doc; ssVoices of Praisem DOC.
Gospel Of Joy,' s5c; Singing on the Way" Csc.
Collections Of Songs for Refined Musicians are !:
Song Classics, 81; Song Classes, alto, 81; Franz g
Album of Songs, Sc; Kjerulf's Album of Songs,
81 so; Everest's Album of Songs, 81; Classic Ten
or Songs, ST. Classic Bass Songs, 81 Choice Vocal
Duets S1.25; ii. V. Whites Album, $2; Choice Sa-
cred Solos. $1.25:
Music for Social Singing Of the best quality, is in
College Songs, SOC; the same for Guitar or Banjo
81; Minstrel Songs, Old and New. 81; War Songs,
soc; American Ballad Collection, 81; Vocal Guitar
Album, 81; Good Old Songs We Used to Sing, 81 25;
Old Folks Tunes, 4oc; Jubilee and Plantation
Songs, 30c.
hook m aiiei for retail prica
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
Sad End of a Sailing Party,

PEMBROKE, Mass, Aug. "A party of Eve
were out in sailboat on Silver Lake to-day
When about half mile distant from the
shore the boat capsized and all were thrown
into the water. Frederick Allen of Spring
street, Brookton, and Marcus Howe of East
Bridgewater were drowned. They were en-
ployed at John Tyler's carriage factory at
Whitman, Mass. Allen was "a years of age
and leaves widew. Howe was % years of
age and unmarried. The accident was
caused by the sailboat careening, the ballast
having been removed. The remains of the
drowned men were conveyed to their respec
tive homes,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
oTto Pot island To-day.

Mowers Orchestral association will ceie.
brate their first anniversary to-day. They
hired the cosy little steamer Ivernia which
will take them and their friends to the num-
Der of about fifty to Pot Island, where the
party will do themselves good on one Of
Billy Barnes best shore dinners. After din
ner the orchestra of fifteen pieces under the
leadership of Fred E. Adler will give con
cert on the island that will be treat to the
islanders as the orchestra is one of the bes
amateur orchestras in the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-For the first time
there was special delivery of letters here to-
day. Postmaster Van Colt holds that so long
as fee of ten cents is collected the service
should be rendered irrespective of the day of
the week. The general postoffice was open
hours quite number of letters for special
delivery were received. This Sunday delivery
Will be continued,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
EXPLOSION I'm AN EXPRESS CAR.
One Man Killed by an Alleged Attempts
to Blow Up Victoria Bridge.

One Man Killed by an Alleged Attempt
TO Blow Up Victoria Bridge.
MONTREAL, Que, Aug. 3.-When the train
for Quebec on the Grand Trunk railway had
passed St. Lambert's, after going through
the Victoria bridge. last night an explosion
occurred in the express car by which a mes
senger named Rogers was killed, the car
completely wrecked and the express matter
destroyed. Rumors are afoat that 1t was an
attempt to blow up the Victoria bridge and
was delayed too long.
The train was on its way to Quebec, Port
land and Halifax, and consisted of seven
passenger coaches, Pullman car, sleeping
car, and smoking, baggage and express ca-s,
the last named being next to the tender.
The train was completely filed with passen-
gers, among whom were General Middleton
and General Superintendent Stephenson of
the Grand Trunk. When the report of the
explosion was heard panic was about to
ensue, but this was avsrted by brakeman
named Jones, who rushed through the train
| to the burning car and dexterously uneoupled
| it and the tender and engine and let them
| dash up the road, where the engine, driver,
| who bravely stood at his post amid the most
Il
| end of the track.
NJ cause can be assigned for the accident,
though everything in the car was OF an I'M
hammable nature, among the goods being q
quantity of fireworks for the Halifax car.
nival. The fact, however, that the fireworks
did not explode until long after the fire was
under way shows that the explosion did no,
originate in them. The express and railway
people attach no Importance to the assertion
that an attempt was made to blow up the
Victoria bridge.
The American Warships In the Pacific
SAN FRANCISCO, August 3.-Advices from
Honolulu received per steamer Mariposa to
day state that the United States steamer Aler
left Honolulu July for Farming Island tt
bring the Nipsic to Honolulu for repairs. Thu
Adams was still at Honolulu when the Mari
posa left there July ~. The Adams iatendet
to sail for Samoa week before that time, bu
she was detained owing to the illness OF he
surgeon, who is suffering with pneumonia AM
is quartered at the Queens Hospital. IN
British war vessel Espiegle sailed from Homo
lulu July ~ under orders. 1t is supposed Il
Honolulu that there Is some trouble IN con
nection with the recent annexations to tn
British empire In the South Seas and that tn
Espiegle will 60 in that direction.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
ASLEEP ON THE TRACK.

A little child, tired of play. had pillowed his
head on a railroad track and fallen asleep.
The train was almost upon him when a passing
horrible death. Perhaps you are asleep on the
track. too. You are, if You are neglecting the
hacking cough, the hectic flush, the loss Of
appetite, growing weakness and lassitude,
which have unconsciously crept upon you.
Wake up, or the train will be upon you !
Consumption, which thus insid ously fastens
its hold upon its victims while they are un-
conscious of its approach, must be taken in
Gol e Medical Dseovery has Cured fbon
sands of cases of this most fatal of maladies,
II taken in time. and given fair trial, it IL
guaranteed to benefit or cure in every case
of Consumption, or money paid for it will be
promptly refunded.
For Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Short
ness of Breath, Bronchitis, Asthma, Severe
Coughs, and kindred affections, it is an eff
Gent remedy.
Copyright, 1885, by WORLDS DIS MED. ASSN.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
A Fast Splinter.

DETROIT, Aug. AT the summer meet
ing of the Detroit Amateur Athletic club
yesterday John Owen, jr., of Detroit, lowered
the record for hundred yards dash making
it in O. as seconds. The best previous
record was ten seconds. Owen also low
cred the 220-yard run, making it in 81 rs
seconds. The best previous amateur record
was 20 seconds.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
The source of the MIssissippi Riv

The SouFce OF the MIssIssiPpt RtVef.
ST. PAUL, Aug. al. V. Brewer, who
was commissioned by the State Historical
society to make a scientific survey of the
source Of the Mississippi river and who re-
turned few months ago with the declaration
that Willard Glaciers claims were unfounded
and that the true source was Nicollet's second
lake, has gone back to the Itasca county. He
was DESTROYS of making some more measure
ments during the dry season. When he re-
turns he will finish the report which he is
writing for the Historical society, embodying
the results of his discovery.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
In HaIMden.

Plans are out for the new Catholic church
in Hamden. The church will cost $12, 1000.
It will be of brick and seat 500 people.
The new parsonage of the Whitneyville
Congregational church is nearly completed,
and presents very tasteful appearance. The
building cost to erect about $3, 500.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
EMPEROR WILLIAMS VISIT.

Inspection OF ships at P0rtsmouth-A
Visit to the Steamship Teutonic.
LONDON, August 4.-Emperor William,
the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert Vic
tor yesterday inspected number of repre-
sentatives of ships at Portsmouth after
which they returned to Osborne House for a
family dinner. Emperor William wore the
undress uniform of British admiral. Dur
ing the day the new White Star steamer
Teutonic was prominent object of interest.
There was distinguished company aboard,
including lord George Hamilton, First Lord
of the Admiralty, Mr.. Richie, president of
the local government board and Lord Charles
Beresford. The steamer bearing members of
the house of lords and house of commons
sailed around the Teutonic. Mr.. W. b.
Smith, Mr.. Goschen and others exchanging
salutes with friends on board the Teutonic.
At banquet aboard the Teutonic Lord
Charles Bereford toasted the health of the
captain and the success of the most superb
Atlantic liner afoat. It is expected that
Emperor William will visit the steamer to-
morrow. The Teutonic will afterward de-
part for Liverpool. The steamer was ilIumi-
mated lest night by electric lights artistically
displayed throughout the ship. The effect
was marvellous.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-Emperor William and
Prince Henry Of Prussia to-day visited the
steamship Teutonic and were received by Mr..
Ismay of the White Star Steamship company
They inspected the ship with great interest,
asking many questions relating to her con-
struction, the steamer being the first mer-
camille passenger vessel built as an armed
| cuiser. After leaving the Teutonic the EN-:
peror visited Prince George of Wales, on
board a tornado vessel
The Emperor has conferred upon the Queen
the command of the First Dragon Guards
of Berlin, and upon the Duke of Cambridge,
the honor colonelcy Of an infantry regiment.
The document comforting the appointment
| upon the Queen begins: "Most 1llustrious
Grand-Nother: It is special honor for me
to be able to enroll you in an army in which
your sons and grand-sons and other relations
| have filled honorable positions for many
years."
The Queen, in return, has made the EN-
peror an honorary admiral Of the British
navy. This rank has been conferred upon
no other German prince since the time Of
Frederiek the Great
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
Too stormy for the spithead Review

Too Stormy for the spithead Review.
LONDON. Aug 3.-Emperor William of
Germany was to have reviewed the British
feet in Spithead to-day, but the isview hs J
been postponed until Monday on account of
heavy storm. A steady rain fell all day,
and the haze was so thick that the feet
could not be seen from the shore. The wind
was blowing half gale. Great numbers of
small crafts were lowering about the feet all
the morning, and the occupants of many of
them were drenched.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
The French Elections.

PARIS, Aug. Ascend ballots for menu
bers of the councils.general were taken to-
day in the eantons where no definite result
was obtained last week. The returns show
the election of twelve Republicans and thirty
leader, was elected at La Rochelle.
The latest returns show that 113 Republic
cans and Al Conservatives are elected. The
Republicans lose 10 seats
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-05
BURKE ExTRADITED.

The Supposed CrORin Murderer ON tho
Way to Chicago.
WINNIPEG, Man., Aug. 4.-Chief Hubbard
of Chicago, accompanied by Officers Collins,
Ross and Broedsrick, left by the Manitoba
this morning for Chicago with Martin Burke,
the extradited Cronin suspect. They expect
to reach st. Paul to-day and Chicago Mon
day. The witnesses kept here since trial were
also taken south with the party. Burke was
taken from Jail by the officers this morning
and hidden in the train in the yards, disap.
pointing large number of curious citizens
who had gathered to see the supposed MUIR
dsIar