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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
News from Washington
A Gall for the Correspondence
 with England.
THAT s1o,oOo CONTRIBUTION.

Col. Lamont Says It Is All Right-The
 Senate Tariff Bill-NIr. Cleveland and
 Chairman Brice Mutually Satisfied.
 More Tariff Bills by MT. Breckenridge.
 WASHINGTON, Aug 2S.-Senator Edmunds in the senate, proposed:the following as an amendment intended to be added to the resolution of Senator Hoar, calling on the president to communicate to congress all re- monstrances, if any, which he has addressed to Canada in regard to discriminatlons against American vessels passing through Canadian canals, and, also, that there be communicated to the senate copies of all pa pers, correspondence and information touch ing the matter of the refusal of the British government, or that of any of her North American dominions, to allow the entry at dominion seaports of American fish, or other cargoes, for transportation i'll bond to the United States since the 1st day of July, 1885 And that he communicate to the sen ate what instances have occurred since the Sd of March, 1887. of wrongs to American fishing vessels, or other American IeSSelS, In the ports or waters of British North Amer ica, and what steps, if any, have been taken in respect thereto.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
EXCURSIONS WILL BE POSTPONED.
Gen. Harrison Defeats "a Scheme of Specu-
 lutixe Stennl hnnt OMnHrs.

Gen. Harrison Defeats n Scheme of Specu-
 lative Steamboat Owners.
 PUTIN-BAY, O.. Aug. 3S.-It was SO chilly yesterday afternoon that fires wero lighted in the Berdan cottage, and Gen. Harrison remained in doors reading and writing In the evening Gen. Miller, his law partner, crossed over to Put-in-Bay and returned with bulky package of mail. In it was an addition to his already large collection of relics. in the shape of an old Tippecanoe cam paign flag, with the picture of William Henry Harrison in the center, sent by Mir. Green, of the firm of Green, Joyce & Co, of New York. It has developed that the re- caption which the residents of Putin Bay Is to give the general on Friday to De taken advantage of by the steamboat lines from Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo to run excursions The first inkling of this to the general was the receipt of dispatches asking that the reception be set for an hour which would enable the excursionistS to re- turn ill good season. Gen. Harrison was somewhat chagrined over this action, and expressed himself as undesirous of being made the target of excursion parties during his brief vacation. The reception will likely be set for another day, with notice to the cottagers only John Brown, Jr.. son of old John Brown, of Ossowattammie, will do the welcoming honors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
COL. LAMONT ON POLITICS.
He Sees Nothing Improper Unusual in
 Campaign Contributions.

He Sees Nothing Improper or Unusual in
 Campaign Contributions.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Concerning the reported 900 contribution of the president to the Democratic campaign fund, Col Lamont made the following statement:
 II do not see anything very startling a bout that story. It is we'll known that the pres ident has always openly and above board been in the habit of making such contribu- tions as his means justified toward defraying the necessary legitimate expenses of his party's campaign, whether he has been can didate for office or not, and this year is not likely to be an exception The expenses for documents, meetings, etc, in a national cam paign covering the whole country run up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Somebody must pay, and none could be ex- pected to more cheerfully than those who are supposed to have personal interest in their party's success The president will, as here tofore, assist the Democratic party in this manner as far as he thinks fair and proper. just as l suppose Gen. Harrison and Gen. Fiske will aid the Republican and Prohibit tion parties do not know what sum he will give, and I don't understand it is any of my business, but I am quite that the sum you mention (S1O,00o is not unusu ualy large" "
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Exaggerated g Reports.
Calm Review of the Situation
 at Jacksonville.
REPRESENTED WORSE THAN TIT

It Has Been Prevalent Just One Month
 Now-There Have Been 10? Genuine
 Cases and ' Denths-News Has not Been
 Suprressed--Candidatc Qunrantined. ended the first month of the existence of yellow fever hers. The record is as follows: Total cases, l07; deaths, IT; discharged cured, 2S; under treatment, 63, many of whom are convalescent The sensational stories of the suppression of news of cases by the authori- ties are utterly false. Possibly a few cases have not been reported by family doctors, but these are offset by cases reported that are not typical yellow fever cases. No death has been suppressed.
 Despite the unfavorable weather, it having been clear and hot, only seven new leases have been reported since p. m. Sunday. One of these, c. H. Pollard, was brought from the camp at St. Mary's and diol, Th re have been two other deaths, Burt n |. lys (colored), and Albert Fischer, a fireman. E. Nj. McArthu', of the <. F. and ". ruIINu;, died, it Is ruluored, vt yellow f,v |! bu. r.s doctors contend h. .: n was ca. bV congeS:ive chill. Gu'- Y O. J,c.>- .,. ile every death occurring here IS attributed to yellow fever. There is great Indignation at the shutting off of mlddle Georgia and the mountains
 Political work is much hampered by the fever and the consequent scare. Both the Democratic and Republican candidates for the governorship have been Quarantiued, Capt. Fleming at MontSallo and Col. Ship man at his home ill Sawtey, for harboriug relatives who are refugees from this city. Both are free now
 The schooner Charlotte Sibley, laden with ice from Bangor, Me, came ill yesterday. The crew stopped at Mayport, and the vessel was brought up by tug in charge of steve dores, and will ba lowed to tho sawinill below the city, where she will be funigatsd, loaded with lumber and turned oyer to the captain and crew at Mayport.
 Since the fever has attacked the negroes the colored population has became much re- duce,i. The conditions necessary to the rapid spread of the epidemic are not thought to be favorable and hopes are entertained that the gales, which will begin soon, will have a healthful effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Avengers Pursue Bank Wrecker,

TORONTO, Aug. 2S.-E Stranchan Cox, broker and president of the International Baseball association, who was arrested at Niagara or charge of embedding $10, ,0OO of the Central bank funds, and who, it was said, had q hand i'll disposlng of valuable securities of the bank, arrived here yester- day on the steamer Cibola, in charge of de- tectives, and met with very hostile recep- ton from an enormous crowd which had assembled, among whom were many who had lost their savings in the wreck of the Central bank. His appearance was the sig nal for a general rush, which was only lverted by the detectives getting their man in hack and driving away. closely followed by the crowd for some distance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Gebhard Gone Abroad.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s-The Star claims to have absolutely reliable information that Frederick Gebhard, the we'll known turfman and chief of Mrs. Langtrys admirers, is suf- fering from melancholia, and is said to have an affection of the brain. Recently he has had fits of weeping and despondsncy in pub lie, and he has gone abroad in the hope that his health may be restored. It is said that Mrs I.angtry advised this course, and would have accompanied him had not her plans and professional engagements interfered. It is positively asserted that Gebhard sailed Sat urday on the steamer La Champagne
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Empire Republicans.
New York State Convention in
 Session at Saratoga.
HARMONY IS THE WATCHWORD.
The Programme All Arranged, and It Only Remains to be Ratifed-A Vigor- ous and UneQuivocal Platform Prom ised-warner Miller for Governor.

SARATOGA, N. Y., Aug. 2S-The New York state Republican convention met at noon in the Casino rink Temporary organi- zation was effected by the choice of Gen. B. F. Tracy of Brooklyn, as chairman. He made a brief speech, predicting harmony in the ranks and a Republican victory in the state.
 George S. Batcheler, of New York, was chosen permanent chairman, and on taking the chair he made speech which aroused considerable enthusiasm.
 The convention is now in session and the utmost harmony prevails. Everything was settled last night and this morning, and the session to-day is virtually ratification of the proposed programme
 The only thing that can possibly cause any trouble in the convention is the question of high license. There is considerable differ encs of opinion, both among leaders and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Mysterious Assassinationss,

CHICAGO Aug. 3S Joseph Dredzynski, a Polish lumber shower, was fatally shot by an unknown man. About 4 o'clock Sunday morning Dredzynski went to a shed in the rear of his house, used as a summer kitchen, to light the fire Just he opened the door some one inside fired five shots in succession, then ran from the shed and escaped. The five shots all took effect. There is no cause known for the shooting and no clew to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
More Specific Tariff Bills.

ridge, of Arkansas introduced several spe- cific tariff bills in the house. One places copper ores generally on the free list, and another places hewn and sawed timber and wood manufactured, sawed boards, etc. ., on the free list. Stir Another bill proposes a tax of Sl1 a ton on ,avy and S14 a ton on light iron and stee' tee rails, and fourth bill fixes the tax ; six-tenths of cent per pound on iron or steel beams, girders, joists, car truck channels, T. T. columns and struc- tural shapes of iron or steel generally Mir Breckenridge also introduced bill suspend ing the sinking fund law and authorizing the secretary of the treasury to use the surplus in the treasury for the purchase of United States bonds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Mutual Satisfaction.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The Star says: "The visit of Chairmen Barnum and Brice, of the national Democratic campaign com mittees, to WashingtSn last week was in re- sponSe to a summons rom the president He called them over to read them his message on the subject of retaliation before submit ting it to congress After the message had been approved Messrs Barnum and Brice submitted to the president their plans of campaign i'll detail, and asked him to suggest any change he might desire. He replied that he had no suggestions to make; that the com mittees were doing everything just as he would have it done"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Great Fire in Hamburg.

HAMBURG, Aug 2S.-A fire started in Steinward, the southern part of this city, on the opposite sids of the river. It spread rapidly and destroyed warehouses and other buildings for 6 quarter of mile. Most of the shipping was pulled out from the dock, but several vessels were destroyed. The loss Is fully 5,eo0, 900 marks. Seven men are missing and it is supposed that they have perishsd in the flames. Two dead bodies have already been recovered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Looks Lika Murder.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn.,, Aug. 2a-The people of Georgetown have been vainly searching for two days for the body of Burr Hill, cousin of Senator E. J. Hill. who it is believed, has been murdered. Hill owns meat market. Late Friday night he started to drive home, having $500 in his possession. His horse was found the following morning by the roadside A searching party was or- ganized, and in secluded spot letters and papers that Hill had in his pocket were found, as was also his hat, The ground in- dicated that there had been considerable wrestling. The hat was crushed and soiled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
MT. NIilla fin Chinnun-

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s 2s-Congressmen Mills, of fexas; Wilson, of West Virginia, and Lawler, of Illinois, visited the Union stock yards and were given dinner at the Transit house. They then went to the Exchange building, where about ,OOO people had assembled in the Exchange rooms. President Cody, of the County Democracy, introduced Mir. Mills, who mad, brief address on the sub ject of the tariff. Messrs Wilson and Law Ter followed on the same subject, the latter bringing the speechmaking to . close with . glowing eulogy of President Cleveland ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
An Essay on Alcoholism,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The annual re- port of pr, c, B. Purvis, surgeon in chief of the Freedmen's hospital, shows that eighty five cases of alcoholism, including delrium tremens, were cared for during the year. Commenting upon this fact Dr. Purvis says: 'I do not, after years of experience, believe in an inebriate asylum for them. They should be looked upon as vagrants, and their inebriety should be considered mis- demeanor and punished accordingly. In cases of long standing, where the habit of drinking is confirmed one and organic changes have taken place causing dementia, the irSsane asylum is the place"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
ATTEMPT TO KILL A DQcToRJI
< Young Man Claims He Was Seeking
 Revenge for a Young Lady.


 Revenge for Young Lady.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-A we'll dressed young man rushed into Dr. c. c. Higgins office at No. PIP Opera House building, just as the doctor was ushering out lady patient, and drawing revolver, fired q shot at the doctors head, but missed his aim. Dr. Hig- gins grappled with him and in the struggle another shot was fired into the ceiling Finally the.wculd be assassin was, with the assistance of the janitor and others, who heard the shots. overcome and given ill the charge of the police
 At the station the young man expressed regret that he hadn't killed the doctor and alleged that the doctor had assaulted a young lady who had gone to him for treat ment few months ago.
 pr. Higgins was st a loss to understand :he reason of the attempt to kill him, laughed at tSe young mans story, and expressed the opinion that the young man was crazy or laboring under mistake.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
General Markets

NEW YORK, Aug 27.-FLOUR-Closed steady; fne $2.3003; superfue, S2650335; Minnesota extra, $3GS.50; city mill extra $4,S0G 5 for West Indies. Southern flour dull, but steady; common to fair extra, S384,
 WHEAT-Optious were fairly active and rreg ular, closing at slight decline. Spot lots closed steady. Spot sales of No. red state at Sl.0l; No. do, Sl; No red winter, a8c.; No. do, SSc; No. red winter, Sept, 9Sssc. do. Oct 99c. {; do, Dec S1 oO9sc.
 CORN-Options were dull and closed at slight decline. Spot lots closed steady. Spot sales of No mixed at 5S14@o5S34c.; ungraded do., 5ss4 o bSlac No. mixed, Sept, 5Sc.; do., Oct, 53}Ic. do., Dec, o1c
 OATS-Options were dull, but steady. Spot lots closed quiet. but firm, at a slight advance. Spot sales of No. white State at 4olac.; No. 8 do, S7D3714c.; No. ? mixed. SSlS9 SSs4.; rejected mixed, 26@26l3c.
 RYE-Dun
 BARLEY-Dull.
 PORK-DuH; 1-year- old mess, 15.45@15:5
 LARD-Cosed nominal Sept, S9,5o@9.65; Oct, S9.S0@9.S5.
 SUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining, 1-l6c. 96 test centrifugal, 614c. Refined moderately active and steady; cut loaf and crushed, S14c; cubes and powdered, 7s4c.; granulated, 7lSc.; mold A, 79sc; confectioners' A, 7ss@T 7-l6c.; coffee A standard, 71s6DT 3-16c. coffee off A, 6S46D5JSc {; white extra C. 6SsG6 1116c. extra c, 6ss@6 e-16c {: c, 61s@6llc.; yellow, 6c
 BUTTER-Quiet; eastern creamery, 20022o western, 1a0slc.
 CHEESE-Steady; factory New York cheddar, S1S@SS4c.; western flat, 7lS6Sc.
 EGGS-Steady; fresh eastern firsts, 1sGS1s1Sc, , western firsts, 171S01sc.; Canadian firsts. 17s4@ 1sc.
 coTToN-spot closed dull middling uplands, fOS1o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
He Spoke by the Card.

INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Aug. 2s.-The Hen- dricks club was addressed by the Hon. Joseph K, Mcdonald, who gave what is con- Sdered to some extent the authoritative pre- sentation of the issues from the Democratic side. MT. Mcdonald had given much care to the preparation of his speech and said that 1t was the only written one he would deliver during the campaign His speech was devoted to the tariff issue, in defining which he said the presidents message was the great force. and from this came the Mills bill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Slow but Sure.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-"The convales- cence of Mir. Randall will be very slow" said Dr. Msllen, "but it will be sure unless he experiences some sudden relapse caused by influences which cannot always be con- trolled." Dr. Mallen had charge of Mir
 Randalls case when the Pennsylvania con- gressman was passing through the critical stages of his illness in Washington. He says that MT. Randall will be able to return to Washington at the next session of congress-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Smolderinc Revolution in Brazil.

WASHINGTON, Aug 2S,-Capt. Benjamin D. Manton, United States consul at Colonia, Uruguay, who is in Washington on leave of absence, predicts the breaking up of the great empire of Brazil. Its affairs" he says, ''are in a precarious state. The emanci- patton of the slaves was merely a sop thrown by Princess Isabella, the regenta, to the Lib erals. The six southern provinces, really the strength of the empire, are ripe for revolt and republic, They only await the death of Dom Pedro, when they will split the pire and a president will rule over Brazil"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
SUMMARY OF ALL THE SPORTS.
Horse Racing at Brighton-The Baseball
 Championship Games.

BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y, Aug. 2S-First race, six furlongs; Gunshot first, Eaton town second, Bonnie Harold lilly third; time, l:ls&. Second race, seven furlongs; Pendennis first, Sallie Harper second, Saw age third; time, 1:35s+ Third race mile and sixteenth; Clay Pate first, Macgregor second. Blue Line third; time, 5394. Fourth race mile and an eighth; Taxgatherer first Relax second, Lute Arnold third; time, 2:O1 Fifth race, the Flatbush handicap, mile and an eighth; Pericles first, Bordelaise second, Pilot third; time, 2:0015.
 SWIMMING MATCH.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 2S-A five mile swim ming race for the international champion. ship took place at Coney Island yesterday afternoon between Johnson, of England, and Levey, of Pittsburg. Johnson won in hour s2 mln 20 sec Levey was taken with cramps ln the second mile, and forced to retire. The contestants expected to beat the five mile rec ord of 1 hour min. 23 secs, but the tide was against them.
 MONDAYS BASEBALL. GAMES
 At New Tork-New York, ?; Boston, 4 Hits: New York, f; Boston, 6. Errors. New York, ?; Boston, :. Batteries: Welch and Ewing, Sowclers and Tate
 At Detroit-Detroit, 0; Indianapolis, T. Hits: Detroit 1; iNliaT"nnIs, 10 Errors. Detroit, '; In " ".Hs: Beatin and Wells, Huv
 At Ch"n,> -l 'ca~o, '; flttSonrg, II '' '~turg, 15, Errors: Clr H.t. tereS: k~o. a (SeCond GlUr) ~. .,.r-. !. Ills: Chicago, :; "i,,,opr-, :, T .,. ,: hS- cago, o; pttSbu!g, i i>. ..,,e>: nl.Gu1r and Daly, Kneu u., t'::v.~N
 At W hingt0U-W,.shi:.z ,,;1-!'' . ;'.l!e ptSs game. postpoHed on account of rain
 At Pii.ado' pha-.i,aIetir, 6: Louisville. {. Hits: Athletic, II; Louisrli.r, > Errors: Athletic. 6; Louisville, 10. Hlt;rl1vs: Wey. hing and TH;TuSenl. Cha alhcria:n and Gross,
 At Baltimore-Baltiuorr !; Cjnciunqti. 8. Hits: Baltimore, 5; Cincinnati, S Errors: Baltimore, l; Cincinnati, l.
 At Syracusa-Svracuse,5 ,; Buffalo, G. Hits, Syracuse, 10: Buffalo, s Errors: Syracuse, 6; Buffalo, G. Batteries: Serad and Shell. hasse Gibbs and kappel.
 At Troy-Troy, 5; Toronto, & Hits: Troy, 7; Toronto, 10. Errors: Troy, {; Toronto, 8. Batteries: Scoring and Wright, Shephard and Oldtield.
 At Albauy-Albany, 9; Hamilton, S. Hits Albany, 10; Hamilton, F. Errors: Albany, 5; Hamilton, 6. Batteries: Coughin and Quinn, Groen and Visner
 At Rochester-Rochester, 2; London, 6 Hits: Rochester, G. London G. Errors Rochester, 8; London, }. Batteries: Calihan and McReough, GeiSs and Murray.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
smash-up on tho Pennsylvania Road

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.-A smash-up oc- cured on the Pennsylvania railroad near Devon yesterday morning, caused by freight train breaking in two A dozen cars were thrown from the track, and number of oil cars were set on fire and destroyed. The train hands escaped without injury, but of eight tramps, who were secreted on different parts of the train, two were caught in the wreck, and seriously. if not fatally hurt All traffic was stopped for several hours
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Reception to the Princess.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-A reception was given by prominent German residents of New York at Terrace garden to Professor von Bismarck and his wife, the Princess Hen ristta, of Schleswig- Holstein. The princess was presented with 6 magnificent boquet and purse of $500, to be used toward the relief of the poor natives of Schleswig- Hol- stein residing in New York. Much enthusi- aszn was displayed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
COMMITTEES WORK COMPLETED.
The Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill of
 Fare Now Ready.

The Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill of
 Fare Now Ready.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-1he conference committee on the sundry civil appropriation bill completed its work. There was q large number of the senates amendments agreed to- while quite number were disagreed to. The bill as it passed the house appropriated S2S, ,SS2, ,406, to which the senate added S5,- TIA, ,39S, making the total S2S, 5U6,9yn as 1t passed the senate. This sum was reduced by the conference committee Sl, ,35l ,O4+, and the sum of $500, GOO was added for new public buildings, making the net reduction i'll con ference $1 ,047, ,644 and the total of the bill as 1t now stands S27, 459, 454 The appropria- lions for tho following public buildings were agreed to:
 Bay City, Mich, sl0o,o Bridgeport, Conn, S75, 900; Marine hospital, Chicago, a15, 900; Denver, Colo, $40, 900; Passport, Me, $S,0Oo; Greenville, s. C., $5oo00; Helena, Ark, $75, ,O0o; Hoboken, x. J., S6o,- 600; Jacksonville, Fla. SSo,0o0; Portsmouth, O., $60, 1000; furnishing Marine hospital at Portland, Me, $2, 900; Savannah, Ga, S15,- GOO; Springfield, Mo, $75 1000; Texarkana, Ark, $5O00O; Vicksburg, Miss, s50000; Wheeling, w. Va, s27, 1900; Opelousas, La., $50, 900; Charlotte, N. C., ,OO0; States vile, N. C., 75,o00; Brownsville, Tex. S5O, 900; Ottumwa, Ia., $40, 900.
 Among other items agreed to are $50,000 for pedestal and approaches to the statue of Liberty In New York harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Belva Making Hay While the Sun Shine

WILLIAMS GROVE, Pa, Aug. 2s-The interstate graugers' picnic opened yesterday The arrivals reached be;"Hen 1000 and 5, 900, indicating larger crowds than last year. Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of agricultural machinery are on the ground, the display covering acres of ground. Belva Lockwood is the only presidential candidate who has written an acceptance of the invita- tions rendered. She will make a speech on Thursday afternoon. Speeches are expected from Congressman Scott and Osborn Maisch, of Pennsylvania; Hatch, of Wisconsin, chair man of the committee on agriculture, and MckinleY, and Governor Beaver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28
Strike Temnoror;Iv Sattled

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 2S-The strike of the engineers. fremen, switchmen and brake men oh the Mackey system has been tenn porarily settled, and the men have all re- turned to work. What concessions were made by the company is not known. It is stated, however, that Master Mechanic Smith, whose discharge was demanded by the men, has not yet been removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-28

to act as inspector of all trains coming into this city from the south He will board the trains between Washington and Alexandria, and, by examining the tickets, will discover all passengers coming from the fever infected points intending to stop over in Washington. Such persons will be closely watched and located by Health Officer Townshend, at whose request the appointment was made. It is not intended to quarantine the city, but to keep lookout for refugees. Dr. Stratton began work YesterdaY afternoon.