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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26

John M. Ward, the widely known short stop, was born in Bellefonte, Pa, about twenty.nine years ago. He has been in the professional ranks since 1877. He has been with the New Works since 1888, during which time he has distinguished himself both at the bat and in the field. Early in the sos there was not a better pitcher in the country than Ward. He retired from the box during the latter part of the season of 1883, and since that time has played shortstop.
 James O'Rourke. the brilliant all around player, was born in Bridgeport, Conn, and has graced the diamond since 1871. Jim is one of the veterans of the League. AS an all around player he has but few equals He is a good out fielder, an excellent catcher and a fine baseman. He is also very effective with the bat.
 Daniel Richardson was born in Elmira, N. Y, and has been with the New York club since 1884. He was engaged for third base man, but he soon fell into his natural posi- tion-that of guarding second base. He is strictly first class, either at the bat or in the field.
 The ''colts," who were added to the team last spring, have proved a valuable acquisi- tion. They consist of Crane and Slattery, both Boston boys and both first class players and very popular; Elmer Foster, the Minne- apolis player, whose sprinting abilities are so well known, and Gil Hatfield, an ex-member of the Portlands, and promising all around Dlayer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
TWO SIMILAR SUICIDES.

MT. Hoxsey Shoots Himself on the Spot Pachtman Shoots Himself on His Wife's PATERSON, N J., Oct 26-Screened from the eyes of passers by there is at the entrance of the old Hoxsey estate, in thspretty village of Haledon a suburb of this city, large flat stone, which is a perfect table. The spot has had various romantic titles and has been re- gently considered a trysting place for lovers The people of Haledon say that it was here, half dozen years ago, that Thomas D. Hox- sey, United States navy paymaster, wooed Miss Charlotte Townley the daughter of a wealthy resident of Haledon. Five years ago Wednesday night they were married, and there were gay times in all the country round It was a love match pure and simple, and the Hoxsey mansion was brilliantly lighted that night.
 Three years ago Mrs. Hoxsey died and Wednesday, the fifth anniversary of the we'd 'ding day, Mir. Hoxsey went to the place where be had so often met his wife, and fired bullet through his head.
 When the body was found it was in a posi- tion to indicate that when MT. Hoxsey shot himself he was sitting on the table stone The old stone house and its beautiful grounds have passed out of the possession of the
 
 man. The ifeless body of Mir. Hoxsey was found, still warm, by this old man. Near the body was a revolver of large pattern, and such as is used in the navy.
 The blood was flowing from wound in the right temple. The dead man was dressed neatly, and on his left hand was a white glove. The right hand glove was lying by the stone. Justice Dennison had the body removed to a neighboring store. A brother of the dead man was notified.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-An aged man com mitted suicide over his wife's grave in the Moravian cemetery, New Dorp Staten Island, yesterday afternoon. His name was Frederick w. Pachtman, and his home was at No. AT Greene avenue, Brooklyn.
 Mrs Pachtman died on Oct 25, 1882, and since her death her devoted husband on each anniversary of the day visited the grave of his departed wife.
 Yesterday he reached the cemetery at 8 o'clock and after placing a floral wreath on the headstone of the grave, lxnelt in silent prayer. He then seated himself on a settee beside the grave, and taking the revolver from his hip pocket fired shot through his head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
THE PARNELL INQUIRY.
Entire Day, Devoting Himself to Alleged Misdeeds of the American Branch.

Sir Richard Webster Monopolizes Another
 Entire Day, Devoting Himself to Alleged
 Misdeeds of the American Branch.
 LONDON, Oct. 26-Sr Richard Webster consumed the entire days session of the Par nell commission by the reading of various speeches that were given uterance to by members of the national league and their sympathizers, mainly those of the American branch, and American newspaper editorials, The weariness of his prolonged monologue was somewhat relieved by an occasional uno- tiouS rendering of some wild rhetOrlc-that is. as wild as Sir Richards style would per- mit-on the evil doing of Tanner and O'Don- ovan Rossa and other Irish extremists. He quoted extracts from The Irish World to prove the connection of the Parnellites with the American section of Irish extremists He then dwelt upon the misdoings of the na- tional league in America until the court ad- journed.
 It is expected that he will finish his exposi- tion of The Times case to-day, possibly early enough to put few witnesses on the stand. He will probably begin with Irish police re- porters, whose examination and cross ex- animation will continue several days. Their examination is certain to provide plenty of amusement to relieve the tediousness of the inquiry.
 DUBLIN, Oct. 26.-It is asserted by The Freemans Journal that POO Irish policemen, upon whom no subp9nas had been served, are held in readiness to testify before the Parnel commission against the Parnellites The Jonrnal also states that the papers seized at Matthew Harris house have been turned over to The Times.
 A solicitor, who is supposed to be working in behalf of The Times, attempted to inter view the invincibles, Messrs Mallet and Mo Caffrey, who are imprisoned in Downpatrick jail. Both refused to divulge any informa- tion whatever on Irish matters. It is re- ported that The Times will ask the Parnell commission to compel these men to attend the sessions of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
LAUNCHED AT NEWBURG.
Something New in Ferryboats-Screw Pro-
 pellers Fore and Aft.

Something New in Ferryboats-Screw Pro-
 pellers Fore and Aft.
 NEwBURG, N. Y, Oct 26.-Shortly after noon the steamer Emeline arrived with a party of 125 distinguished railroad and steamboat officials from New York who had come to witness the launching of the new ferry yboat Bergen, of the Hoboken Land I'm provement company's line, at Marvel's. ship yard, this city. The boat is built of steel and of entirely new design, having screw propellers fore and aft permitting the boat to go forward or backward without being turned about. Among the officials present were: Col. Ed. A. Stevens, president of the Hoboken Land Improvement company, and Robert l.. Stevens director of the company 1; Judge J. R. Brady, of the supreme court; James A. Durnset experimenting inspector general, of Washington; George H. Sten- burgh, experimenting inspector general, of the Second district of New York, and A. c. Cheney, president of the national board of steamship navigation, besides scores of others equally as prominent.
 Next Monday the Bergen will be taken to New York and receive her machinery. The vessel was christened by Miss Brady, a daughter of Judge Brady, of New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Oct. .25-FLOUR-Closedd dull, with buyers and sellers 15 to e0c apart; fine grades of winter, LAO; do. spring, $27503.25; superfne winter, $3.65@G4; city mill extra, $5 15@5.5 .50 for West Indies. Southern flour dull and unchanged.
 WHEAT-OptionSI were moderately active and irregular, closing firm and 1D2c. higher. Spot lots closed firmer. Spot sales of Mo- 1 red state at $1,16@117; extra red, $1.130t15; No. red winter $1; No. white state, $1.1201.14; No 2 red winter, Oct, $1.10fs; do., Nov, $1.113k; do, Dec, $1.13A.
 steady at 1s@14c. advance. Spot lots closed firm. Spot sales of No. mixad at 490495Sc.; No. 2 white, 501ac.; No. mixed Nov, 491sc.; do, Dec. 5014c.; do., Jan, 4S3sc
 OATS-Options were dull, but steady at 16c. advance. Spot lots closed dull. Spot sales of No. white state at 4Oc.; No 9 do., 8s9Sc: No 1 mixed, 31c.; Mo- do., 3o14 3011c.; No. 3 mixed. Oct, 30Ac.; do., Nov, 8o11c.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; new mess, $16.2501875.
 LARD-Closed dull; Nov, $s.6O; Dec, Se4s: Jan, SS4S. EHEE
 SUGAR-Raw dull, but not quotably lower: fair refining, 1-16051sc Refined quiet; cut loaf granulated, 7l6c.; mold A, Ihc-;I confectioners' A, 7ssc.; coffee standard, 7Nc.; coffee off A. 15-18D7c.; white extra c, 676c. extra 0, es60 6a4c.; c, 6ss061ac; yellow, 608Ac.
 BUTTER-Modsrately active and steady: vest ern fancy, 26QG261Sc.; state, do., 261S@5o CHEESE-Quiet and easier; white and colored state factory, l0Ik01os4c.; Ohio fat, s1SniolSc.
 EGGS-Quiet and steady; eastern 2etm2slxc. : western, 2i3&@2ao.; Canadian, 21160@c.
 COTTON rSpot closed steady; middMng up lands. Q i8-t6c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
CONDENSED NEWS.

J. A. Swan, ex-city treasurer of Nash vile, Tenn, is somewhere in the vest" and his accounts are found to be s25, GOO short
 Mrs. Margaret Brown and her 1S-months old babe are missing from home in Boston She wrote note saying she was going to kill herself and child. She is demented.
 There has been no bloodshed in the Mani toba railroad war yet, but the feeling against the Canadian Pacific is daily growing more intense
 At Thompsonville, Ills., Warren Jordan shot and killed John Davis over game of cards. Davis brother Charles killed Jor- dan with hatchet.
 Wolves and coyotes are killing stock and doing great damage in northern Montana Several men have had narrow escapes.
 The divorce suit of Pauline Hall, the New York Casino vocal favorite, is soon coming to trial in London. Her husband Edmund White, lives there
 Rev. Robert Eckles, a Methodist minister, was killed by train in Reno, Pa., while crossing the track. He was 65 years old
 A sausage vendor named Calvin was at tackled by two men in Hartford and injured fatally.
 The flint bottle manufacturers from all over the country west of the Alleghenies met at Pittsburg to form trust. It was decided to have all the eastern manufacturers repre- sented before anything definite is done.
 Mrs. Barren, of La Chute, Ont, is in a bad fix. She has been married only four months and recently eloped with her attending phys- cion, young man. Now he has deserted her, and her husband is suing for divorce.
 Montgomery Gibson, the Yale student who has been missing for several days, has turned up at the home of his father, Senator Gibson, in Washington.
 The Fitchburg railroad has decided not to declare dividend for the first time since 1859
 Emerson, the policy shop keeper, where Bedell, the forger, spent S127, 900 of his steal ings in New York, has been found guilty.
 The steamer Gpssie has landed at New Or leans five of the crew and four passengers of the schooner Caldwell, of New York. which sprung a leak and sunk in the ocean. They left nineteen passengers clinging to the booms of the vessel, and these are probably lost. The dory in which they were picked up was leaking and would have soon sunk, .
 Three of the gang of pickpockets who have been following Governor Hill about have been arrested, It is said they secured about $1, 800 in and about Ithica
 H. W. Oliver, Sr., father of J. W. Oliver, Jr., the Pittsburg iron king, and an old and respected citizen, died of pneumonia, aged s5 years.
 The will of John Wentworth was admitted to probate in Chicago. The estate, which aggregates .S1, ,500,o0O, is to be equally di vided between his daughter Roxana and his nephew Moses.
 The, coroner's jury has decided that Con- ductor George W. Bowman and Engineer Jacob Fuller are responsible for the railroad accident near Shippensburg, Pa, where one man was killed and fifteen persons injured.
 Mrs. sprague, of Chicago, thought to be insane, has advertised for 500 men to build a canal from Lake Michigan to Lake Erie which she says she is bound to do under the provisions of her fathers will, the late Capt R. F. Stuart She claims to own one-fourth of Cook county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
The Mail Pouch Robbery.

BOSTON, Oct. 26.-The news of the robbery of the Boston mail pouch in a Chicago dis patch was received at the registered letter department of the postofice. The pouch left Boston at o'clock Tuesday morning, and contained sixty packages, includ- ing first and fourth class matter, some thirty five packages being first class matter. Of the sixty-seven packages, twelve of the first class pieces were going to Chicago and the others were going further west. Each pack age contained from one to twelve letters, all of which must have either contained money or checks. The robbery was either committed at Albany or some place beyond. Every registered mail before leaving Boston Is supposed to be all right, and if not the clerks are held responsible. It is thought by the officials in Boston that 1t will be diff cult matter to find the thieves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
INTERVIEW WITH THE POPE.
He Is Not at All Assured by Emperor
 Frederick's Visit.

He Is Not at All Assured by Emperor
 Frederick's Visit.
 LONDON, Oct 26-The Rome correspondent of The Daily Telegraph has been accorded an interview with the pope. His holiness said he was blessed with good health considering his age. He was able to work very hard, and found his time fully occupied in church and social duties. He was not at present engaged in any literary labors. In regard to the visit of the Emperor William he said: ''The visit was not favorable to us. The visits to European courts are calculated to strengthen our enemies and solidify their position, without benefting us"
 His holiness also said: At the beginning of our interview the emperor interrupted me by calling Prince Henry, in order to present him to me.n
 The pope did not think William resembled Frederick, of whom he spoke as "a wise and good prince" In the course of the interview the pope remarked that he could not consent to Germany's keeping in her own hands ex- clusively the education of Catholic children
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
KEEFE. SLATTERY
TITCOMB.

 engaged by the New York club in 1883, and has remained with them ever since. He has but few equals and no superior as catcher, and in throwing to bases he is outranked by none.
 Timothy J. Keefe, the celebrated pitcher of the New York club, was born in Cam bridge, Mass, and is about 29 years of age. He has been in the professional ranks since 1875. In 1882 he joined the old Metropolitan club, and was with them when they won the championship in 1884. Tim has pitched in great form during the four seasons he has been with the New Yorks, and his services have been no small factor in their success this season, in which he heads the list of pitchers.
 The second best pitcher in the League, ac- cording to the f9cial record, is Mike Welch, another of New York's great twirlers. He was born in Brooklyn. He has been & pro- fessional since 1s77 Mike is one of the most effective pitchers in the League, and has per formed great service for the Giants.
 Roger Connor, the great first baseman, halls from Waterbury, Conn. His ball play ing days date from 1876. He joined the New Yorks in 1882, and his record both as @ batter and fielder is always near the top. He is over six feet in height, weighs over 200 pounds, and during the season is as hard as AAils. His home run drive over the right dald fence at the Polo grounds in 1886 is the longest ever made on the grounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
The Jefferson at sohenectaax.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y., Oct. 26-The Demo cratic canalboat Thomas Jefferson arrived here at 7:30 last evening, preceded by two steam tugs. The boat had run from Am sterdam during the day, a distance of seven teen miles. All along the route farmers and country people fiocked to the bank of the Erie canal or gathered on the bridges and were supplied with political documents. As the Jefferson came into the city thousands of people filled the streets and bridges. The bridges were:decorated..with Chinese lanterns, and company of torch bearers and drum corps welcomed the boat. Speeches were made from the boat and at the park by Judge Westbrook, of Amsterdam; Judge Woods, of Albany, and Congressman Allen, of Mississippi. The boat left at midnight for the Champlain country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
MRS. KATE CHASE-SPRAGUE.
She Has Gone to New York on an Impor-
 tant Double Mission.


 tant Double Mission.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague was called hence to New York upon two important matters, namely: A possible lawsuit and the entry of her daughter, Miss Ethel, on two years course of study for the stage Mrs. Chase-Sprague's father, the late Hon. Salmon P. Chase, left certain val uable securities in trust in the hands of the late Senator Conkling, who, dissatisfied with the returns made a new investment, which proved poor one, and soon ceased to bring any income. The senator made the loss good up to within two years of his death. Mrs. Chase-Sprague then placed the matter in the hands of her fathers friend, c. w. Moulton, who, while trying to secure a settlement, died one year ago, since when nothing has been done. Unless settlement is made with Senator Conkling's executors Mrs. Chase Sprague will bring suit. The lady was seen by reporter on the subject, but refused to give any information.
 Tho recently circulated statements that Governor Sprague some years ago settled a large sum upon his wife, and that she was about to re-enter Washington society and renew her well remembered social entertain ments, are pronounced to be untrue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
A Deer Chase In Washington Streets.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-"Buck" Taylor, the King of the Cowboys" with the Buffalo Bill show, created some excitement in this city yesterday. He left Gen. Beale's farm with Tony Escaville, another cowboy, and had charge of some deer and antelopes. One of the deer got away and made break for liberty, and was given wild chase through the city by Buck" who was on horseback. He lassoed it near Tenth and G streets The animals were being taken to the Smithsonian grounds, where they will probably be kept during the winter. After lassoing the ani- nal 'Buck" tied it's legs together. put it in a wagon and drove it to the Smithsonian grounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26

JERSEY CITY, Oct 2e.-Gen. John Ram say, Republican manager of the state general committee of New Jersey, was arrested last night, charged by Charles W. Keefe with in- ducing him to register as MT. Laughland, a wealthy dry goods merchant of this city, who is too ill to leave his home and did not want to lose his vote Keefe says that Gen. Ramsay sent John Beckham, the labor agi- tator, with him to see that the registration was made. When Keefe got to the registra- tion office on Gregory street he told the judges of election the above story. Beck ham was arrested, and when Gen. Ramsay came to give bail he was arrested. Repub- hcan Assemblyman Gallagher gave bail for Ramsay before Justice Rouget. Gen. Ram say and Beckham emphatically deny the charge, and say that it is a Democratic dodge to injure the Republican party,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
RICHARDSON. CRANE. GEORGE. FOSTER. EWING CONNOR

but for unfortunate accidents to Connor and Brown Wednesday, which gave the game to St. Louis in the last inning after New York had got it well in hand. The two other games will be played, but will be mere exhibitions The interest has gone now. New York will probably give the colt batteries a chance at the Browns now. With the worlds cham pionship New York wins the Dauvray and Hall cups and the pennant which with the League pennant gives them four trophies for the seasons work. For winning this series each player gets $200 extra. The following summary shows the total scores of each of the eight games played and the total of runs made in the series:
 New York. .......2 12 5 11-4S St. Louis. .........1 8 3-2S
 The first League season of the New York Baseball club was that of 1885, when they finished sixth in the race In the season of 1884 they tied with Chicago for fourth place. In 1885 they made a brilliant record, holding the lead for the greater part of the season and finishing second, close behind the Chi cagos. In 1886, after hard fight the club finished the season in third place. They were also third in 1884,
 William Ewing, the popular captain of the Giants, halls from Cincinnati, and is about e9 years of age. His professional career dates from the season of 1880, at which time he caught for the Rochester club. He was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
Hewitt Approves the National Ticket.

NEW YORK, Oct 26-In a letter to the chairman of a ratification meeting Mayor Hewitt defined his position regarding the national Democratic ticket by referring to his speech in the house March 80, 1882, in favor of free raw materials and a. revised tariff. He adds: "Grover Cleveland pos sesses the confidence of the masses, because he earned it by his unswerving honesty, his courage and his independence. The name of Allen G. Thurman is household word with the people who love him for the record he has made in long life of honorable public service. For their sakes, therefore, as well as for the principles they represent, Cleve- land and Thurman deserve, and believe will receive, the approval of free and intel ligent people," This seems to set at rest the question of MT. Hewitt's support of MT. Cleveland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
MT. Hands Munificent Gift.

NEW HAVEN, Oct. 26.-Daniel Hand, a weasay resident of Guildford, has given to the American Missionary Association of New York s1,0oo,0o0 in trust, the interest of which is to be expended in the education of negroes of ten old slave states. Not more than s100 is to be expended for the benefit of any one negro, and the benefits of the trust must be confined to such colored people as are needy and indigent, and such as by their health, strength, vigor of body and mind in after life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-26
JOY WAS PREMATURE
Very Bad State of Affairs i'll the
 Fever District.
AN INCREASE OF NEW CASES.

Seventy-one Reported at Jacksonville Yes
 terday, and Two Deaths-Fever and
 Fright at Enterprise and South Jack
 sonvi1le.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. &6.-There has been quite an increase in the number of new cases of yellow fever, seventy-one being re- ported, the largest for any one day i'll the last four weeks. Ths increase is partly ac- counted for by the fact that one or two phy- sicians have reported two days cases to- gether
 Number of deaths, two-Felix Tribe and Alexander Wood. Total number of cases, 3,974; total deaths 379.
 The new cases are: Lucinda Carter, Mrs. Davis, Jennie Sedgwick, J. N. Bell, Tillie Foster, Albert Lewis, Mary Lewis, Mrs. Susan Carter George Powell Mrs. Susan Powell, IL S. Buckholter, Adelaide Berry, Alma Bellian, William B. Blinn, Mrs Bar Der, Ella Warren, George Wright, T. c. Sellers, James Mitchell, Mr. M Y. Kelle, Irene Wright white and fifty colored
 The situation at Enterprise causes great alarm. The president of the board of health there telegraphs that there are nine people now sick, six of tLem in a critical condition. He asks for an additional physician and other aid.
 The surgeon general has ordered pr. Posey to proceed to Enterprise at once, and two nurses have been sent from Sanford.
 There has been an increase in the number of eases of yellow fever in South Jackson vile, and panic has resulted. Dozens of families are leaving, and the town will soon be deserted
 The resident physician states that a num- Der of cases of fever there were not yellow fever, but physicians from this city declared that it was yellow fever, and the resident doctor acknowledged that it was yellow fever. The alarm of the people at South Jacksonville was increased by another death, making five altogether. The people have closed their houses, thrown away their clothing, and gone to the woods, The physicians say this is a very foolish move, as medical aid cannot reach them there in case of sickness South Jack sonville, like other suburbs, presents a silent and deserted appearance.