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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
The End Not Far Away
EMPEROR FREDERlCK'S CHANCE FOR
 LIFE GROWS SMALLER.

Suffering From Inflammation of the Lun.s-NIntthew Arnold's Death Causes Profound Sorrow Throughout England. I.f..ct in Russia of fsonlanger's Victory. BERLIN, April 17.-It is undeniabe that the cnnpc TOT, after an hours continued cough irp, early yesterday morning, was so ex- l;taste.l and breathed with such difficulty
 ':.,t lis attendant were alarmed and thought ;. end was near. Hence the hurried sum- ::'o..ing of Prince Bismarck and of the entire royal family at Charlottenburg .>he immediate danger now is bronchitis, which has unmistakably declared itself. lhis is complicated with symptoms of inf1u- arza Of the lungs. The combination of these complaints, in the delicate condition of the breathing apparatus, might have fatal effect before :!io actual disease, which, however, is slowly bat steadily progressing down the throat.
 Another conference of physicians, includ- ing several specialists in pulmonary com plsints, was held at the castle last night When it broke up it was noticed that all who took part n it looked downcast as they came out of the consultation chamber.
 1.-The last official bulletin which has been issued declares that the condition of the patient is unchanged but a rumor has spread from the castle that tumor has developed in the windpipe.
 All the members of the royal family remain at Charlottenburg
 LONDON, April 17.-On Saturday evening MT. Matthew Arnold, while waiting in Liver pool his daughters arrival from New York, was in exuberant spirits, and made running jump over railing near the house, although Dr. Sir Andrew Clark, knowing his liability to heart disease, had warned him against any sudden exertion. Monday, still in high spirits, he went out for walk with Miss Arnold. Soon after starting he suddenly fell forward and never spoke again, but died few minutes later. The physicians ascribe his death to heart disease
 Matthew Arnold's death has created a tremendous sensation, and evoked expressions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
DYNAMITE FOR eUNTHeR.
!an Attempt to Blow Up . New York
 Aldermau.

.An Attempt to Blow Up . New York NEW YORK, April 17.-A note and small wooden box were delivered by a boy at Alder man Gunther's residence last night The box was found to contain an internal machine. There are no clews to the sender as yet, but the police are investigating. The note read:
 NEW YORK. April l6 DEAR ALDERMAN-Accept this small token of the high regard hold for you for the noble stand you have taken in defence of labor against cap ital. Yours, JoHx
 The family's suspicious were aroused by the note, and they sent it, with the unopened box, to the police station, where the box was opened. 1t was about 10 inches long, 4i< wide and deep. On the under side of the sliding lid was some sand paper, arranged to ignite a bunch of matches, whose heads nearly touched it Beneath the matches was a bottle containing liquid, with wire projecting from its mouth so as to touch the matches It is supposed that the ignited matches were intended to heat the wire and thus explode some chemical substance in the bottle. It is doubtful, however, if such an effect could have been produced, and the machine is not regarded as dangerous
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

last week, but which are none the less sin cere and merited. The Pall Mall Gazette asserts that England has become poorer by the loss of ono of her most richly gifted sons and English literature has lost the one who has shed the most lustre upon it of any writer of the Victorian age
 It is not intended to hold an inquest upon the body, Dr. Little, to whose residence Mir, Arnold was carried, having d;&cided that the eminent scholar died from sJ ncope, to avert which he was formerly treated by Dr. Sir Andrew Clark. The body was brought to London today MT. Arnold's father died from angina pectoris.
 The uneasiness caused by the success of Gen. Boulanger is very much increased by the unfavorable reports from Berlin of the condition of the emperor. Dr. Mackenzie, hitherto the most optimistic of the emperor's medical attendants, is now the least hopeful, and the anxiety displayed by the English physician ill summoning a council almost forebodes the beginning of the end. The physicians unanimously concede that the emperor is ill no condition to withstand an attack of pneumonia, and this is precisely to what the patients symptoms tend. The change ill the kaiser's condition has renewed the excitement on the continental bourses
 Ex-Mayor Grace, of New York, paid long VLS1G Co Ine IolelSn ol1ice, aHu was iecoAVeu with marked attention by the officials. Dis atches from St. Petersburg state that the election of Gen. Boulanger to the cham Der of deputies by the tremendous majority shown by the official returns has caused great rejoicing in political circles there. To what extent this is true it is difficult to con- iecture but there is no doubt that reports of fresh negotiations for better understanding between Russia and France will speedily be revived, and with considerable degree of | truth.
 | After the conference at the foreign office yesterday, anent the Behring strait fisheries, M. de Staal, Russian ambassador, and MT. w. H. White, first secretary of the American legation, had an animated discussion on the street before entering their carriages | MT. James G. Blaine has arrived at Sor- rentO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Killed by SwaIIowing Toy Balloon.
 PHILADELPHIA, April T.-While Emma Fox, aged six years was running with the mouthpiece of toy balloon in her mouth she fell and partially swallowed the balloon She rolled around in the sidewalk in great pain, and was finally carried into house, where she slowly suffocated- Had any one in the crowd that gathered pulled the balloon out of her throat she would not have died. A part of it stuck out of her mouth as she slowly strangled to death. Annie Forster, a little Brooklyn girl, died in that city April Il under similar circumstances. She fell on the sidewalk gasping in great pain, and was car ried into drug store, where doctor treated her for heart disease, and she died. At the postmorten examination a toy balloon was found in her throat. She had suffocated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Rhode islands Corrupt Election,

PROVIDENCE, April 1.-The Journal to- day publishes further allegations of bribery at the late election. It says Levi A. Man chester boasted that he had fixed forty-one voters for ex-Speaker B. H. Wilson, and several persons were found who admitted re- ceiving $75O each for their votes. It was charged that one George w. Case, Demo crat, received 5000 to work for Wilson, and used it for the Democratic candidate, who was elected. A combine was made to force up the price of the votes, but could not get it above S7.5O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Mexican Burglars Get s7O, 900.

C1TY OF MEXICO. April T.-Mexico's big gest burglary was committed Sunday night. An Italian, long resident of this country and who was known to keep large sulps in his house, was the victim. More than $7O, ,0Ol in notes were distracted from the safe in the apartment adjoining his bed chamber. Five thousand dollars worth of silver was left un touched The porter of the house gave the alarm and search was immediately made, but without result The porter had slight cut on his hand, which he claimed to have re- ceived in the scufie with the burglars, but as his account was rather mixed he was arrested on suspicion It is believed the burglars were foreigners, and that the porter was their accomplice,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Peculiar and Fatal Accident.

ST THOMAS, Ont, April 17-While a dwelling house was being moved along Will liam street it caught in the telephone wires, which were dragged along tho roof of the Penwarden stables, cutting off the brick gable and two brick chimneys. The bricks fell to the sidewalk, which was crowded at the time, and ovel twenty persons were more or less seriously cut and wounded by the falling mis- siles. John Howard, of the St. Thomas Times, had his head split open, and will die D. Mcintyre, late city editor of the London Free Press, was badly injured, and several others was taken to the hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
High License in Pennsylvania,

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The liquor license court was crowded all day with the 549 saloon keepers from the Eleventh to the Sixteenth wards inclusive, anxious to learn the result of their applications for license under the high license law of the state. The judges seemed a little more severe in their latest action than on previous occasions, and announced that 1894 licenses would be granted for the ensuing year. At present there are 0S7 saloons doing business in these wards Arthur Chambers Champions Rest" and the Maennerchor garden were among those refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
DOWN IN OLD "KAINTUCK.' :
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION

MOuntaineers OH the War Path Two
 Prominent Men Shot Dead Last Night
 Great Excitement Prevails-The Gov
 ernor Asked to Send Troops to the
 Scene.
 CHATTANOOGA, April 17.-The Eversole- French feud in Perry county, Ky, has burst out again with increased violence. The feud arose several years ago over a business matter, the principals keeping stores on opposite corners of 8 mountain village. Sharp rivalry grew into fierce warfare, and half dozen murders result ed. Last evening the Hon. J. B. Eversole, member of the legislature, and Nicholas Combs, prominent citizen, were shot from ambush while going to take train, both being instantly killed. The Gamble brothers are suspected of the crime. The greatest excitement prevails and both sides are arming. The mountain roads are full of armed men. The governor has been asked for troops.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Races at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 17.-Track fast and weather clear. First race, purse, five-eighths of mile; Volta first, 5 to 9; Emma Hancock second, 5 to |; Ban Boy third. Time, l: :0S Second race, selling, one mile; Endurer first, to 5; Lucy Johnson second, 4 to |; Birth day third Time, 1:4S% Third race, purse, half mile; Entry first, to 10; Meta second, to 5; Extra third. Time, 501S. Fourth race, Tennessee club stakes, one mile; Leila May first; Persimmons second; Frederick third. Time, 1:421z. Fifth race, purse, five eighths of mile; Gleanor first, to l; Little Minch second, l to 9; Hilda third. Time, 1.Ol&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

The return of the three strike rule seems to have played hobs with Roger Connor's batting.
 Dan ONeil's Holyoke team was defeated 23 to by the Yale college team, yester day, at New Haven.
 The Buffalos, with Welch in the box, de- feated the Louisvilles of the American as sociation 6 to yesterday.
 Lovett has the making of 8 good pitch er He uses the same kind of 8 delivery that his brother Tommy does.
 Little Dickie Burns, of Cincinnati Union fame, has signed with the Scranton, Pa., team. He should be in higher class. Manager Spence says he was one of the best outfelders in the New England league last season.-World.
 Director Billings of the Boston club said yesterday afternoon that the management had informed Radbourn that they wanted him to join the team at once. They were willing to give him $2,OOO and $1OO extra for every game he pitched and won.
 Ferguson, of the Philadelphias, is sick abed Bufinton-has twisted an ankle and is unable to play, and Casey is not in shape to pitch effectively, and Harry Wright has to depend on his pony batteries. It is a dollar to doughnuts that every man will be on deck and in good condition when the Bostons open the championship season with them on next Friday.
 BRIDGEPORT vs wILKEsBARRE.
 The Bridgeports opened the season yes terday with the Wilkesbarres and were defeated to 3. Roach pitched for the visitors and was very effective. Tommy Lovett's brother, and Sworback of last seasons New York Reserves, pitched fol Bridgeport. Following was the score: Bridgeport, % 0 O-s Wilkesbarre, l l 1 0 l *-!
 Base hits-Bridgeport, 5; Wilkesbarre s; Errors-Bridgeport 5; Wilkesbarre, 3 Umpire-Walter Garfield.
 Following is the batting order in th' afternoon game at the West End grounds Waterbury,. Fitzgerald, p. McAlenny G.: Mellon, c. f.; Phalan, b., Harrington ss. Guest, l. f; T. Fitzgerald. r. f. Hollywood, 3 b.; Altman, ? b. Wilkes Chadwick, ? b.; Cain, c.; Beecher l. f.; Smith, 1 b.; Marston, b.; Cor coran, ss.; Fitzgerald, r. f.; Turner, c. Stickney, p.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
They Want No Convict Competition.

WASHINGTON, April 17-Mr Beaumont, representing the Knights of Labor; Messrs Frederick Demena and Gen. W. Mason, of New York, and Louis S. Hallowell and w. N. Burrows of Philadelphia, appeared before the house committee on labor in support of the bill introduced by Mir. O'Neil, of Missouri, to restrict the sale of convict made goods to the state within which manufactured. Rob- ert Christy, of Washington, as attorney of the Interstate association, presented a legal argument in support of the constitutional power of congress to pass the bill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

IHe1r TWenCy-S1xth YeaF Of FTeedOm.
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The twenty-sixth anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves in the District of Columbia was appropri- ately and enthusiastically celebrated by the colored people here. There was long pro- cession, with colored militia, bands, carriages and colored men in the afternoon, which as it passed the executive mansion was reviewed by the president. Last night meetings were held in several colored churches, at which speeches were delivered hv Fred. Douglas w. H. H. Hart, Professor Langston, Senators Sherman and Blair and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
They Think Lawyer Marsh Is Insan

They Think Lawyer Marsh is Insane.
 NEW YORK, April 17.-At yesterdays meet ing of the park commission, MT. Tappan, a landowner, objected to Chairman Luther Marsh taking part in appraisal of the Tappan lands, on the ground of mental unsoundness. MT. Marsh refused to withdraw. A formal protest was entered and the testimony pro- ceeded. John D. Harlin made the same ob- jection and protest, with the same result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Vetoed by Governor Hi1l.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 17.-Governor Hill has vetoed the bill providing for preservation of the records and history of the Grand Army of the Republic department of New York The assembly had adopted a resolution re- questing the governor to return the bill for amendment. Through some oversight the week. Yesterday was the last day allowed by law for the governor to act on the bill If he waited for the senate to pass the resolu- tion the bill would become 8 law without his signature. He therefore returns the bill un- approved in order that bill with the desired amendment may be passed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
The Emperor's Condition.

BERLIN, April 1S.-The following off, cial bulletin was issued at 11:3O: "The emperor continues feverish. His condi- ton is feverish in comparison with yester- day" A conference of physicians with Drs Senaor and Leyden, eminent special ists in pulmonary complaints, now going on. No indication of it's opinion is given out.
 NEW YORK, April 17.-Commercial agency here has private dispatches saying that Emperor Frederick is dying.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Secretary Bayard to Marry ]

Secretary Bayard to Marry Mrs. Folsom.
 NEW YORK, April 17.-A special from Philadelphia to The Evening Telegram says that it can be stated on the authority of sev- eral relatives of Secretary Bayard, who do not wish their names mentioned, that the secretary and Mrs Folsom, the mother of the presidents wife, will be married in June, probably on the 2d of that month, which is the anniversary of the marriage of President Cleveland to his wife
 WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Post to-day prints an absolute denial by Secretary Bayard of the truth of the story printed in New York and credited to the relatives of MT. Bayard, that he is shortly to be married to Mrs EolSOrn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
The Kepler's Heavy Passage.

BOSTON, April 1.-The steamer Kepler, Capt Flatt, from Mediterranean ports, re- ports that from April to 13 she encountered heavy gales, during which the vessel labored and strained heavily and shipped great quan- titles of water fore and aft, breaking the matches, flooding the cabin and forecastle, damaging the ships stores and doing other damage about the decks. From April to 10, between lat. 34 and 37 N., lon. 3S and B w., passed about dozen logs with bark on, covered with seaweed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
PENSION BILLS VETOED.
The Private Measures Killed by the Presi.
 dent-Hls Reasons.

In6 fTIV0t0 dQ080uT00 AIlCu Oy enO AO~A-
 dent-His Reasons.
 WASHINGTON, April 17.-The president re- turned three private pension bills to congress yesterday with vetoes. One of them, returned to the senate. was the claim of Hannah R Laagdon for pension as the beneficiary of her husband. Langdon resigned six months after he entered the service as an an assistant sur geon, in October, 1862, on account of lnnam- nation of the liver and diarrhoea- In 1880 he flied claim for pension, alleged chronic diarrhoea and resulting piles, which was al- lowed in January, 1881. Lan::don died or consumption in September of the same year. His widow filed her claim for pension in De cember, 1881, passing it upon the ground that her husbands death from consumption was due to the chronic diarrhoea, for which he was pensioned.
 In disapproving the bill the president says:
 'I am constrained to disapprove the bill under consideration, because it is thus far our settled and avowed policy to grant pensions only to widows whose husbands have died from causes related to military service, and because the proposed legislation would, in my opinion, result in discrimination in favor of this claimant, unfair and unjust toward thousands of poor widows who are equally entitled to our sympathy and benevo- 1ence.n
  ing pension to Betsey Mansfield, the mother of F. J. Mansfield, who enlisted as a private in April, 1861, and who died in camp in No vember of the same year. This bill the presi- dent vetoes because the claimant appears not to have been dependent in the least degree upon the soldier at the time of his death.
 The third bill vetoed is @ house bill grant ing pension to Laura A. Wright, the widow of Charles H. Wright, who was pensioned for | a gunshot wound received in the service in 1864, and who in 1884 committed suicide be- cause, as is alleged by the claimant, of tenn porary insanity caused by the pain resulting from his wound
 In dismissing this bill the president says:
 'sThe bounty of the government may with l out injustice be withheld from one whose sol dier husband received a pension for nearly twenty years, although all that time able to labor, and who, having reached stage of comfortable living, made his wife a widow by destroying his own life"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Al Woman wien |. Pistol.

LYNN, Mass, April 17.-While Martin Call, employed as grocery clerk by L. E. Parker, No. 335 Essex street, was delivering goods at the house of Mrs. Martha Leavitt, No. 10 Washburn street, Mrs. Leavitt picked up revolver, and, not knowing it to be loaded, playfully pointed it toward CaI. The weapon was discharged, and the ball now lies in the base of the brain of young Call The chances are that he will die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Early Campaign Notes.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 1.-The Repubh- cans of Fairfield township, including the city of Layfayette, held large mass convention here, and elected by an overwhelming ma jority all the Gresham delegates to the state convention. The convention was very en- thusiastic, and adjourned with three cheers for Judge Gresham
 HARRISBURG, April 17.-A resolution was adopted at the Harrisburg city Republican convention in favor of the nomination of Senator Cameron for the presidency. The Dauphin county convention will give similar instructions to its delegates to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Maria F. storey,s bower Rirht..

CHICAGO, April 17.-It was decided in the dover suit of Maria P. Storey, the first wife of the late Editor Wilbur F. Storey, that she was entitled to dover in the property at 11d and HIS Dearborn street, formerly owned by Mir. Storey, and the site before the great fire of The Times newspaper. The decree orders that the estate shall pay her s1 900 a year from 1884 up to the present and s1, 1s3 hence forfb
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
A A1ay.ar-o,a Mu,a.r.r.

KANSAS CTTY, April 17.John Bogard, 16 years old, pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree, and was sentenced to be hanged Bogard held the hands of James Weir at In- dependence, Mo, last January, while Charles E. Meyers struck him On the head, killing him. Meyers was tried last week, convicted and sentenced to be hanged Bogard is the youngest person ever sentenced to be hanged in Missouri
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Death of an Ared Priest.

BALTIMORE, April 17-Rev. Edmund Q. S.
 Waldron died at St. Agnes hospital yester- day, aged about 77 years. He was born in New Hampshire, was educated at Dartmouth college, and practiced law for several years
 He entered the priesthood thirty-five years ago, and began the erection of the cathedral in Philadelphia. Mir. Waldron came to Bal timore when the late Archbishop Kenrick was transferred to this see, and was after ward stationed at St. Matthews, in Wash ingtOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

of profound sorrow far and wide. AL most every circle i'll England feels bis loss. Tie newspa- pers contained ar ticles conveying ex- press;oas of opin- ions concerning tho benefits he has con- ferred upon Eng fish lit e a t UT e, W hich many of them would have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
A Jersey Journal suspends,

PH1LL1PsBURa, N. J., April 1.-The Daily News has suspended. It was the only daily paper in Warren county, and was published by West & Lehr. The employees sued for back wages. Two chattel mortgages are on the property, and it is doubtful if the em- ployes get anything.