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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
DEATH OF MRS. JOANNA S. MORSE.

Mrs. Joanna S. Morse. mother OF Mrs Elzapoth
R. Tilton and widow Of Judge N B. Morse, died on
Friday at No. 1.403 Pacfc-st, and her funeral took
place on Monday evening. She had been seriously
sick for nine months Mrs Morse's name figured
prominently in the trial Of Mr. Beecher upon the
charges brought by Mrs Tilton's husband, and she
was a witness before the Plymouth Church Investi-
eating Committee She and Mr.. Tilton quarrelled
violently and she separated from her husband
at that time Since the trial Mrs. Tflton and her
mother have lived quietly together at their home In Pa
chest Mrs Tiltons sons live with her. while her
daughters are with their father in Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
A Young BOY KILLED.

John ]. Terney, age about eighteen, OF port
chester. was killed yesterday morning while trying
10 board train at that place. He had succceded Ill
getting one foot on steps OF car as the tram was
approaching the iron bridge over Westehester-aVc''
and he was dragged along into the narrow space
heu.en the side of the bridge and the car His BODY
- ro,,ed around and around until it finally dropped
lie was conveyed 10 the baggage room where lilo vas
coon extinct He was graduated with honor at ne
union free school year ago. and for several nors
had been learning telegraphy in New-fork. lie was
inch resnectcd His father is employed as gardener
nv ErVin Davis,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
ALONG THE SOUND.

Ueaey and three other persons, on the llousaionc
aver early sunday morning was run INTO by me
steamer Housatonic from Ncw-YOrk and capsizcd.
Uealey was drowned. His companions were rescued.
The body had not been found at noon Yesterday.
Two coalbargeS with 700 tons. from New
York I'm tow OF the tug Skdmore, sunk OF Black
rock in five fathOms of water Monday afternoon.
They are 10 be raised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
HOME NE WS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

ALBEM ARLE-Judge Francis NJ. Finch. OF the new
York Court Of Appeals. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Jon"
gernon S. Paddock, OF Nebraska. FIFTH AVhN Oh-
Exovernor Royal O. Taft Of Rhode Island ex-Congres
man George r. Davis Of Chicago, and ex'oongressnsn
A A. Ranney and the Mnot ]. Savage OF BOSTON
MURRAY HILI-Ex Governor Thomas NJ. Waller ana
Professor William c. Sumner. Of Connections anu nS ,n
II smith. OF Louisville ST. DENIS-Ex'Congressmaa
Charles NJ Shelley, OF Alabama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

TO BID FOR MAIL COLLECTORS WAGONS.
Postmaster Van Colt received a proposal yesterday
from one firm Of carriage builders who desire TO
manufacture wagons for use in collecting the mails
by the system which Dir Van Gotta wishes TO Introduce
Designs and bids will be received from other makers
before the Postmaster reaches any deciston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

searched and IN her hustle found five gold chains
thirty three pairs of hid gloves, two gold mountea
smelpg bottles, two silver watchchains, nine gold
rings five gold pendants and five pairs OF gola car
rings II Is not known whether the busue was no.
tnrnned 10 the woman; the jewelry was not and the
Immigrant has been held TO answer to the charge Oh
attempted smuggling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Aoueduct and Police Commissioners meetings x.
Sanger French reference case before Referee Eohs'
Hay Shippers Committee meeting p m. ,,s.
Order Of Foresters picnic and athletic games Tus
wood Park, Brooklyn p. m -, c,,,.Y.
American Legion Of Honor annual picnic suhof .
Harlem. D. m. 800, o,p.n,v
william c. Byrnes's case before Justice nso' BASEBALL
Crescent Staten Island Cricket Club amateur o"'0
match Livingston, S. l., =. M ,,u.a,, Rand
Music in Mt Morris Park by list NsNH'A' N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
STATEN ISLAND.

sTAPLETON.-The Richmond County Police Com
ms,lOners met yesterday and appointed the following
additional patpOlmen: Abraham Cole James Nance
UoratIO Young william Mitchell, joseph Nchtenstcin
John Moore George Clark, John MacTameny. Chris
fopher Post and Walter Sheahan. There wero $50
candidates seeking appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

HER BusrLE TOO BIG TO BE FASHIONABLE.
A hustle got Maria Vincez Chiara CarTichina into
trouble when she landed at Castle Garden from the
Eeustra On Monday. Anna c. Parks. female In
fpector thought the Italian wdmans hustle was
rather big, and second thought she remembered
that Italian not In the habit OF wearing
bustles. For these reasons the immigrant was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

Four horses and six cows also burned Loss,
s5 900: partly insured
MERRICK-Ihe camp-meetng opened YESTERDAY on
the camp grounds. and despite me continual ShowcaS
Snr,ng the dsy was largely attended. The formal
uoni5g took Mace in tho afternoon. The camp Is
sl,nated In a pretty little woodland about two mics
from the station and stages convey inc VsorS W TIC
c1uunds for a small sum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
,oesr-s IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Greenfield Mass. July So-The entire plant buildings
h,erv and stock Of the Arms Manufacturing Company.
80, hook manufacturers. South Deerhed. wei burned
, rornug Slxy-hve hands are thrown out OF employ.
80, The loss Is sc, 900. insured
Hastings Nebr July S9-"The Gazette'JouFnal" plant.
o,lv nurehased by ex-Pubic Printer 5. p. Rounds OF
oabs was burned yesterday. Loss on buildings e. 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
yUESTCHFSTER COUNTY.

WHITE PLAINS.-Onloer George Sec lodged Joshua
Smith, colored, tho county jail yesterday for SHOOT
ing az George Dixon, cOlored. during quarrel In
broadway Sunday night Dixon would not prefer a
charge against the prisoner. Surrogate Colin VIII
hold court for the last time to-day prior 10 beginning
HIS vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
LONG ISLAND.

BABYLON.-Ephraim Nils. negro, who assaulted
Miss Della Jackson on tho night Of July TO- was
captured yeste.day. reward of 900 had been onerci
Tor bIs arrest lie was committed 10 await the action
OF the Grand jury.
BRooKvIII.E-Two barns the farm OF George
Van Colt wsre destroyed By Ire Yesterday morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
Insurance. $4,000; loss on Stock $4,000: ,u~u,.
10000 Other losses aggregate $1,000; insured n.
"a, 900.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

Sun nses x;6i sets. 7l2 Moon sets a:34-Msss.s..
RICH
AM-sandy Hook 93t Gov rslard. 1901 Hell aas Il, a..
PN-ssndy Hook 946 Gov. Tslaad 1905 Hel 0s~ iSssyy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
nnounccmentI

SozopONr the ladies' pride
o My rivals It deride.
z ephyrs OF fowery- laden air
o MY with IL can compare,
ID ding good 10 everything,
o q every side It's praises rfngf
N eglect 70 use it, ladies won I,
q hey all must have their SozoDoSr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31
HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. d,

DIR. LYoN's PERFECT TooTH POWDER
Keeps the teeth white and purihes the breath
An elegant toilet luXbry Sold everywhere 20 centA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

DEAFNESS AND HEAD NOISES CURED
, pegs PAT INVISIBLE TUBULAR EAR CUSHIONS Whi4
a. heard Successful when all remedies fail Illustraet
fook of proofs FREE Call write F. HsCoA sos way ~ T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-31

HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. D.,
3l9 WEST l26THsr.
the Nervous System. Genito Urinary OrBanA
ImDoence and Sterility Hours: 10 IL. b 70 ..
Nicholson's LIQUID Bread contains no adultera-
ton II is the beverage build up the constitution and
supply strength
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
CRIME Al COUNCIL RLuEEs
A business Man Robbed and nm Att-mI
Made to Drown Him

A business Man Robbed and an Attempt
Made to Drown Him.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Dec. I4-Theodor,
Marker, prominent business man of this
city, lies ut his home In very precarious con-
dition. Thursday morning he left home a.
usual going, Us was supposed, to his Touring
mill. At noon he did not return, but
the po6tman brought his wife letter
In which was hastily scrawled the
words. "Goodby,r evidentlyin the hand
writing OF n stranger. His wife was much
alarmed and visited the mill He had not
been sen there, and examination Of his pri-
vate Office showed that the drawers had been
ritsd and papers scattered about
Sandbsgged and Robbed.
He was not seen again until late la tbs,
evening, when he discovered lying upon
his own doorstep In an unconscious condition
His clothing was thoroughly sbaked, as
though he had been in the water, and was
badly torn. His pockets were turned inside
out and nothing of value was found
ON him. During the night he partially
recovered mentally, but has not talked
lucidly. He raves about being in a
river He was known to have had upon his
person nearly $500, gold watch and a num-
Der Of notes made payable to his order, in
all about $4,000 No trace of any of these
valuables has been discovered 1t appears
from..his disjointed utterances that he was
sandbagged, robbed and then taken to the
river and thrown in, but managed to get to
land again
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

CHICAGO Tribune The government
crop report names II cents per bushel as
the average price now paid for corn In
NebESska, with - in Kansas. and 10
cents In lows. Presumably these are
the figures paid at country stations to
the farmers after he has hauled his load
through the mud a distance Of one to
twent imiles from the farm. The cost
-22t-such wagon transportation has to be
paid out Of the small sums named. leav.
ing ls TO IS cents as the selling value Of
seventy pounds Of kernels and cobs at the
homestead. The present average price
for all the seven surplus corn. producing
states Is placed at only % cents per bush>
ell. Il is such scant prices that are max
ing the farmers 80 fierce In their hostility
TO trust monopolies and anxious for tar.
IN reduction on the necessaries Of life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Edith Sessions Tupper-a name frequently
seen nowadays In the magazines and journals
OF New York and Chicago attached to dra-
matte stories and very clever verse-was
born at Panama, In western New York. Her
FAMILY are the well known Sessionses of
Chautauqua county, and her father and
uncle are famous state politicians Her
first literary work was done for The Buffalo
Express. For nearly two years she has been
connected with The Chicago Herald, OF
which paper she is now the New York cor.
respondent She began her work on The
Herald doing specials, local sketches and In
tervtowS She won the 500 prize lately
offered by The Chicago Tribune for the best
story, over 30 competitors. "By Hairs
Breadth" Is now between covers. and selling
well throughout the country. Margaret
Sullivan awarded her the prize, and advised
her 20 60 on with novel writing, as she had a
remarkable gift for the making of Wilde
Collins plots.
The recently issued story, by Whose
Hand, is said to 10 successful over all her
other publications, and fully justifes the
statement Of The Chicago Herald that her
undoubted talents arc OF such an order
that she may reasonably expect 70 attain
high rank among the fictiOnists OF her time. {"
In addition 10 prose ability. rho lady 4, a
charming versitier. She Is tall, dignifled, has
brown hair and frank, expressive eyes. Cur
rent Literature
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
BARGAINS
holiday SLIPPERS!
GARSE & cos
1922 SECOND AVENUE
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

Ex-Emperor Pedro of Brazil is ill at
Lisbon
Carter Williamson was hanged at Plaque
mine, La, Friday for the brutal murder of
his wife
1t is stated that large quantities of fraud
ulent Mexican bonds are afoat at Kansas
City, Mo.
A man-of-war flying the new Brazilian
flag passed Fortress Monroe Tor Norfolk
Thursday morning.
The First National bank of Rushville,
Neb., capital 5000 has been authorized to
commence business
Much excitement prevails in Madison
county Indiana, because of the discovery of
silver IN paying quantities there.
The Huron mine Office at Hancock, Mich
burned Thursday night and two Finland
women and child persisted in the flames
Peter st Clair, of Wauseon, Ohio, on a
wager, ate twenty-four pumpkin pies a
dozen doughnuts, and drank three gallons of
cider
The comptroller OF the currency has issued
call for report OF the condition of the ma
uonal banks at the close of business on
Wednesday, Dec. IL
Rev. E. Z. Higbee, state superintendent OF
public instruction of Pennsylvania died at
his home in Lancaster that state early Fri
day morning, aged SO years.
Failures during the seven DAYS ended FRI
day: For the United States, 26O; for Canada
80; total, 21. For the corresponding week
OF last year the figures were &3
An Infatuated Texas steer ran through the
streets of East st. Louis Friday and created
panic among the citizens. several people
having narrow escape, He was finally cap
tured
The New York supreme court has dis
solved the injunction restraining New York
city officials from removing dangerous cleo
trio light wires and the wires are to Ia. taken
down at once
All the ~. Paul lines agreed in Fridays
meeting Of the Western Freight association
at Chicago 10 meet, on Dec Is the - per
cent cut in the hnur rate from Minneapolis
and St Paul to Chicago.
The Allen house at New Orleans caught
fire early Saturday morning and the dodgers
had to fly in their night clothes for their
lives. No lives were lost, but there were
numerous narrow escapes.
Mrs. Booth, wife of the general of the Sal
Walton Army, who has been suffering from
cancer for some time. l. rapidly sinking. All
hopes of her recovery have heen abandoned
Her home is London, England
While workmeu were cleaning out a lime
Kiln at Harlem, Mo, Friday, they came upon
the remains of a man who had evidently
been cremared in the kiln. Two men were
seen quarreling near the place Thursday
evening.
Charles Watson, Of indianapolis, sub
scribed money to build Baptist church, the
subscription being made ON Sunday. He
refused 10 pay it and was sued The Judge
decided that the subscription being made on
Sunday it could not be collected
A servant girl at Madison. Wis, was taken
i'll with diphtheria "a few weeks ago and ap-
parentiy died. When her grave was opened
few days ago it was found that she had
been buried alive, had regained conscious
ness and had fearful struggle in her living
grave.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

TuE Chicago Tribune mentions. rs sn-
other glazing instance Of race prejudice
At the south. that Geo. W. Gable recently
greatly shocked the sensibilities OF upper.
ten society Of Nashville. Tenn, by &C.
cepiing entertainment from and spending
an evening In the society Of the colored
elite AZ the residence Of j. &. Nichol. a
colored man. OF course there would be
no howl of indignation or disgust 20 up
among the best society" Of Chicago II
Veo. W. Gable should come 10 that city,
accept entertainment from n colored cit>
Zen. and pass u pleasant evening In the
society OF the Colored elite Oh, no
-only ih0re would. and such a howl as
would drive Gable out Of town. Race
prejudice. quotha3 There j. more Of il
TO the square rod 10 Chicago than to a
square mile In Nashville. Even the sniff.
ding Y. NJ. C. A. Of Chicago is too fine 10
travel the road 20 heaven In company
With nlggers, aud tells ;hem to organize
an association ct their own -- Ottawa
Free T'rddsr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Chinese Marriage saferuard..

All Chinese ceremonies In social and relig-
ious life are pervaded by strange supersti-
tons Although we do not hear OF OLD shoes
being thrown after young married couples,
many equally curious forms are gone through
with % insure them good luck A Chinese
girl who is partaking Of the last meal she Is
10 eat In her fathers house previous 10 her
marriage sits nc the table with her parents
and brothers; but she must eat no more than
half the bowl Of rice set before her, else her
departure will he followed by continual scare
ity in the domicile she is leaving II a bride
breaks the heel OF her shoe going from her
fathers 10 her husbands house, Il is ominous
OF unhappiness In her new relations
piece Of bacon and a parcel OF sugar are
hung on the back OF the brides sedan chair
as sop 10 the demons who might modest her
while on her journey. The "Three Baneful
Ones" are fond OF salt and spices, and the
White Tiger" likes sweets bride while
putting ON her wedding garments stands in
round, shallow basket This conduces 20 her
leading placid, well rounded life in her fu.
ture home After her departure from her
fathers door her mother puts the basket over
the mouth Of the oven TO stop the mouths of
oil who would make adverse comment on
her daughter, and then sits down before the
kitchen range, that her peace and leisure
may be duplicated in her daughters life
Chicago Ledger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
"Poetes. Of the rIresid. 4.

The death Of Eliza Cook. who has been
called tho ''poetess OF the flrcvids, recalls 10
the memory Of "A rushing, forgutful public a
woman who In her day was looked upon as
nne OF the lights Of journalism--a woman
whose energy and capacity for work were ex.
ceeded only by her bensvolence u spirit and
continuance In vol doing. She was ever
FAITHFUL friend b her own sex, giving them q
helping hand whenever needed. and encour-
aging, by her example and advice. many a
struggling beginner In her own profession.
Besides The Old Arm Chair and numerous
other familiar poems, she wrote an immense
deal OF miscellaneous matter, besides editing
a magazine Of her own raure She has not.
however, done any literary work for a mum
Der OF years, and her retirement from public
life was 80 absolute as to render the IN
n0uncement Of her death almost like the rus-
Wurld
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

TuE Official canvass 10 Virginia. which
has just been finished. shows the plurality
OF Mckinney, the democratic candidate
Tor governor, TO have been 42.0j3 over
Malone, the republican. and his majority
Al 075. The Gio5s Democrat declares that
IL would, Of course, be absurd TO pretend
that the majority against Malone this
year was due TO fraud" II says THE
probability is that elections on the whole
have been fairly conducted in Virginia
during the past half dozen years. The
normal republican msjoIity in the state
was neutralized and swept aside by the
open opposition Of republicans to the
party ticket The Globe Democrat takes
the only sensible view OF Mahone's defe4t,
aud admits as every candid paper should.
that Il was an end sincerely TO be de.
sired
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
NeM Field for Women.

Having some business 10 transact with a
widow, ! made an early call upon her. Ar.
irving, | found herself and two daughters in
walking costume. Although greatly marvpt.
ing, as a discreet gentleman l showry1 IL not
As my errand progressed noticed III CON
cealed impatience for my going. At length
my hostess said: you don't know thu canse
OF our wishing 20 hurry; I'll let you into the
secret. Ny income Is not sufficiently large TO
keep up our usual modo Of life, 10 myself and
daughters arc professionally engaged IN dust
srS OF bric-s-brac." She noticed my absence
OF understanding and politely explained Ar
ticlos Of virtu are becoming more and more
popular with the ton OF tho city. The ordl.
nary help IS undtscrimlnating between an or
binary piece Of majolica ware and a choice
piece Of Dresden. Here u where intelligence
and care come into play and cause an open
ing for the lady and her charming dauch-
tsrs. There are others besides these who ore
performing the same congenial tasks. Verify
the ways OF women towards obtaining en-
ployment arc past finding out.--Baltimore
Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
The Move for Eight Hours.
Ditmun Probably Alive.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l4-Ths search for
Mr. Ditman in the Schuyllill river has been
abandoned. thorough search was made
yesterday Of the river, but failed to bring
anything to the surface
A man answering the description OF Bank
President Ditm n called at the eating house
OF George Denny, in west Philadelphia,
Wednesday night and asked for lodging, but
was refused. Tue family infer from this iu-
cident that Mr. Ditmsn is alive. and ia.
left the city toaEoid the troubles that he was
laboring under
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Overlooking Rabies.

Immediately upon the birth Of n child the
average nurse and mother are apt 10 be in
tsrested in its feeding, so much 50 ms 10 en-
gage in the stuffing process. Instead OF
placing the child in a comfortable condition,
and using every means possible 20 give IL the
quietude necessary 70 Sleep the little innocent
is filed with sugar and water, teas and Stops,
which favor fermentation In the intestinal
canal Colo Is the result, and then follows
the trottiug and shaking up OF the tender bud
by the ambitious, energetic and muscular
Betsy Trotwood OF the sick room. Sleep for
any one In the room Is out OF the question.
This, together with the mania for wishing
the baby In season and out Of ssason. spong-
ing It's sensitive surface with superheated
water, and then favoring rapid evaporation
by exposure OF the surfaces, is not only very
shocking 20 its tender nervous system, but
disturbs the equilibrium OF the circulation,
favoring internal cougestions, Es well as In
fammatious The child may escape imme-
date serious illness, but It Is certainly started
upon wakeful career, which may terminate
In complete Generalization OF its nervous svs-
ten. DIR. J. y. Love In New England Med
ical Monthly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
eUTCHERY IN AFRICA.
Hundreds of Natives Slaughtered by Pc
tuguese with Calling Gun.

Hundreds of Natives Slaughtered by Por-
tuguese with Calling Guns.
ZANZIBAR, Dec. 14-Mozambiaue advices
state that Serpa Pinta, the Portuguese, after
deceiving British Consul johnson by declar-
ing his intentions to be peaceful, obtained re-
Inducements in Mozambique and proceeded
TO the Makololo country, where he and his
party intrenched themselves and declared
war ON Makololo, slaughtering hundreds of
men with gatling guns 1t is rumored that
the gatling guns were lately placed at the
disposal of Serpa Pinta by Consul johnson.
The Makololo people were thoroughly sub
dued and believing that the English had
abandoned them accepted the domination OF
the Portuguese. Serpa Pinta has publicly
announced his intention to subdue the entire
country to the Nyassa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Ten jackson VIZ once giving counsel to
young lady In whose welfare he took a
ds-sp interest. II cannot fort.sr pointing
OUT Z" you, my dear child" he staid eth.
great advantages that will result from tenn
Perste conduct and sweetness Of manner %
all people on all occasions Never forget
that you are u gentlewoman, and all your
words and actions should make you gentle. /
am quick and hssty in my temper, but it is a
misfortune which has caused ms inexpressi.
BILE pain. IL has given me more trouble To
subdue this impetuosity than anything ever
undertook r--E1chnugs