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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
The Heir EotInd-

In 1861 dentist calling himself Dr. Augus- tus Franklin settled on the island of Nan tucket. Ho was a queer fellow, and the peo- pie never understood him. In 1870 he sud- denly disappeared, but afterward returned and began practice under his real name, F. A. Ellis. In 1885 he died, shattered in mind and body from the morphine habit, leaving considerable property, which his will direct ed should be divided among his legal heirs. These were thought to be his sisters, and they received the property. Now comes the statement that in 1860 Dr. Ellis married an Alabama woman, Martha Patty, took her and her S6,000 to Tennessee, and deserted her not many months before ho appeared in Nantucket. A daughter was born to the wo- man soon after. and the two had hard struggle for life, Ten years ago Mrs. Ellis lied. and Sarah Ann, the daughter, has since lived in the moonshiners' district, is very ignorant, can't read or write, but it is said has plenty of evidence to establish her title as the daughter and heir of her father, and is now being educated preparatory to appearing before her New England rela- lives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
GRANT REMEMBERED HIM.
A Story Sam Fessenden Likes to Tel
 His Friends.

A Story Sam Fessenden Likes to Tell
 His Friends. -
 Says the New York Tribune: SamueA Fessenden of Connecticut, relates a story of General Grant, which illustrates the democracy of his nature and his strong and lasting memory It has been said that he never forgot name or face. MT Fes- senden, who is now a leading republican and one of the most successful lawyers of his state, was private soldier in 1864 -'65. He was before Petersburg with his got brief furlough and went over to Washington, just as his uncle,
 ex-Senator William Pitt Fessenden of Maine, who was secretary of the treasury, was starting with party for the headquar- ters of the army on board the steamer Northerner. The young private was asked to go with them and accepted the invita- tion. At headquarters big dinner was given to the army officers on board the Northerner. Simeon Draper, who was then collector of New York, pro vided the feast. The young soldier was introduced by his uncle to General with the midshipmen, when presently there came to him a message that General Grant would like Private Fessenden to join the party at dinner Going to the dining room, he was placed in a seat next to Gen
 eral Grant, where, as he says, he ate enough for giant, and listened with all his ears It was eight years later that MT. Fessenden
 enlarged in proportions, fully developed and considerably changed in appearance was in Washington on private business. Al he walked down Pennsylvania avenue to ward the white house, General Grant came out for a walk, with a switch cane in hi
 hand, MT Fessenden lifted his hat in salu
 tation, and said "Good morning MT Presi dent /" He had no expectation of 8 recog nition beyond return of the courtesy but to his astonishment, the general crossed over the pavement, extended his hand an. said: "Why, how are you, MT Fessenden'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Michael F. Doo1ey Married.

National Bank Examiner Doo1ev If Hartford was married in Washington on Monday, the 17th inst, to Miss Nellie McManus, daughter of the Hon Thomas McManus, formerly judge of the court of common pleas in Hartford, but now res ident of Washington, and holding ansim- portant position in one of the departments. MT Dooley has been chairman of the dem ocratic state committee, and is a young man of promise and ability. He resigned from this position on account of his late appointment to the national bank exam inership. The happy couple will probably reside in Hartford, where Judge McManns owns residence on Park street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
TORIES IN COUNCIL.
Discussing the LOcnl Government Bill
 with ScRnt Courtesy.

Discussing the LOcnl Government B1ll
 with Scant Courtesy.
 LONDON June 22.-A meeting of tho Con- servative party was held at tho Foreign Offlce yesterday. Lord Salisbury presided. He re- ferred to the two recent defeats of tho Gov ernment in the House of Commons and said that the Government had been placed in 0 false position by the actions of MT. Jennings and his friends in the House of Commons on the 12th inst. on MT. Jennings resolution in regard to the Admiralty. To this action Lord Salisbury attributed the recent defeat of the Government in the election in the Ayrbor- oughs. He strongly advised the Conserva- tive to bonsult with their leaders regarding their future course, with view to taking concerted action.
 MT. Stanley Leighton and others urged that the Local Government bill was unpopular and that it sorely tried tho oldest and truest members of the party.
 The Right Hon. W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Treasury and Government leader in the House of Commons, said that fin dropping the licensing clause in the bill the Govern ment would not retain the Sunday closing clause. MT. Smith declared that he would not retain his office for a moment If he did noe have the full confidence of the Conserva- tive party. ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
BAD NEwY FROM STANLEY.
Severely Wounded with aM Arrow and
 Surrounded by Enemies.

Severely Wounded with an Arrow aMA
 Surrounded by Enemies.
 LONDON, June 22.-A despatch from St. Fau; de Loanda, dated yesterday says:
 Several deserters from Stanley's cxpcs'i- tion reached Camp Yambun9a. They state that after traversing the Upper Aruwhim Stanley struck into 8 roguh mountainous country covered with dense forests. The natives, who were excited by reports spread by tho Arabs. disputed the passage of the OK. petition, and there was continuous fighting Stanley was severely wounded by an arrow. He was compelled several tinA.s to constrnc camps in order to repel attacks, and was obliged to use the reserve provisions that were intended for Emin Bey. The Soudannst attacked to the force hnd all died Or disappear ed. Tho deserters estimate that the caravln lost one-third of i1s men, and they say that many of those remaning were ill. including the Europeans. Stanley was encamped wheI the deserters left. He was surrounded by hostiles and was unable to send news to EmiI or directly to Yambung,.
 Major Bartellot< has returned to Yam. bunga, where he was awaiting tho mon thai Mir. Ward is collecting to form q powerful ex. petition to go to the relief of Stanley. The sickness at YambunXa was lessening, but only eighty of the 125 Zanzibari survived. Tippoc IlD TecTulteu oA9 men to IofIn two cairuVaus and started for the interior about the end oi January. Ward left Bona on May 30 for Leopoldville, where he was to embark mcn and provisions in tho Congo State Steamer FL Avant for tho Aruwhimi. Early ill May the steamer Stanley left Stanley Falls, taking Bartellot the first endorsements and sup plies. YambunSa adyiccs reach the middle oi April. The time the deserters left Stanley is uncertain.
 .'Gov Janssen left the Congo on the 18th inst. on his way to Europe to consult regard in, the scndin, of assistance to Stdnley."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
A Monster Egg.

A hen owned by w. J Rowe, of West vile, New Haven, has produced an mon strous egg. It is seven and one-half inches the shortest way around and nine inches the longest. But even this astonish- ing measurement was not the end of the sensation. The monstrosity was broken and inside of it was found another perfect ly formed egg of the ordinary size. This egg was situated up in one of the oblong while the other corner was occupied by enough meat to fill a second egg. In other words the outside shell contained two eggs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Criminally Assaulted.

Della Johnson, young Swedish girl, IS years of age, and residing in Cromwell, was attacked on the Cromwell meadows yester- day morning by young man supposed to be Frank Welch of Cromwell. Welch met che uirl as she was walking along the lower rivsT rosd when he made indecent pro posals to her, but was resented, and he then endeavorsd to accomplish his purpose by force. The screams of the girl attracted the attention of Nathaniel Taylor, who was in a row boat on the opposite side of the river, who immediately rowed to this side and went to the assistance of the fright ened girl Welch made his escape, but complaint was made, and papers were draw4 for his arrest and placed in the hands of the officer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
BLAINE OR SHERMAN.
SHERMAN TAKES THE LEAD AT THE
 START.

It is Said There Will be a Combine to
 Prevent a Stampede for Blaine-Haw-
 ley Receives Thirteen Votes-Sherman
 Displays an Unexpected Strength on
 the First Ballot.
 CHICAGO, June 22.-The Tribune says there is a scheme on foot among Blaine's friends to nominate him, after first giving Harrison chance as feint to beat Sher- man. It says New York may turn to Gresham if Depew is not taken up by other states. The News says that Michigan, Ohio and Indiana have formed a combination to prevent stampede for Blaine. The Inter-Ocean says New York is seeding from Sherman, and Gresham and Harrison stock is advancing. The Times says the contest is narrowing down to Blaine and Sherman with the chances in favor of Blaine, with Foraker for vice. president.
 The delegates refuse to talk and there is Q gravity about the situation not heretofore noticeable. The realization of the great work to be done seems to have at last dawned upon the convention and from this out the work will be of more earnest character.
 "What about Blaine!" is a frequent ques- tion this morning. Not that any one doubts that his name will come before the convention, but that is all Even his friends are curious, rather than appre- hensive, or sanguine to know what effect it will have on the convention. The opposi- tion has taken extraordinary plans to pre- vent even the appearance of stampede and the galleries to-day will contain thous- ands of Ohioans for Sherman; Illinoisans, for Gresham; Indianians, for Harrison, and Michiganders, for Alger. It is true all admire Blaine and all would be glad to see him nominated, but in the minds of many there exists doubt of the wisdom of nominating him.
 11:06.
 At 12:30 second roll call was ordered. Smith ofPennsylvania of withdraws the name of Fitler. Arkansas cast fourteen votes for Alger, change from Ingalls,, Sherman, Gres- ham and Harrison.
 Following is the result of the first bal lot: Alger 84, Allison 72, Depew 99, Filler "A, Gresham IA, Harrison 79, Hawley 13, Ingalls, 28, Phelps 25, Rusk 20, Sherman 229, Blaine 35, Mckinley 2.
 The result of the second ballot was AL ger 116; Rusk 20; Gresham 108; Blaine 32; Harrison 95; Sherman 249; Depew 99; Lin coin 8; Ingalls, 16;. Allison 75; Phelps IS; Mckinley 3.
 At 3 o'clock the third official ballot was taken, and resulted: Sherman 244, Gresham 123, Alger 122, Depew 90, Allison 8S, liar rison 94, Mckinley 8, Blaine 35, Phelps 5, Rusk 16. A motion of MT. Miller to ad- journ until p. m., at this time, was car ried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
HE KILLED THEM BOTH.
How . Jersey Farmer Fought with tSv Deadly Snakes.

How . Jersey Farmer Fought with two Deadly Snakes.
 BELv1DxRE, N. J., June 22.-B. F. Ward, civil engineer. had Q desperate fight with two large rattlesnakes while surveying the lands of Capt. John Lamb, near the Blue Mountains. yesterday. Tho reptiles were male and fe- male and attacked MT. Ward while he was leveling his instrument. Ono jumped for him and fastened its fangs in the leveling rod, while the other struck the thick leather in his boot and was tramped to desth before 1t could loosen itself.
 The fight lasted about half an hour and MT. Ward was almost overcome with the peculiar odor of the snakes before he succeeded In killing them. One measured feet inches and the other S1f feet, and each had ten rat- ties. RattlesnakeS ara moro numerous than usual In the neighborhood of the Blue Noun tains. this year and attack persons at the slightest provocation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Ready fa Row To-iax.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, June 22.-The Yale and University of Pennsylvania varsity crews took their final practice spins last evening, and both crews showed great improvement. It is foregone conclusion that Yale will win, hut the Philadelphia boys will make n hard struggle to go to the front. The race will pos i:ivrly he rowed nt 6 o'clock up the course, the tide being the most favorable in that direc- tion. Woodruff, tho injured Yale man will not be able to row this season. Bob Cook would not run any risk in the Harvnrd-Yale race on the 29th. Hartwell will fill the position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
MT. Blaine in Scotland.

JxDBUaaH, Scotland, June 22.-Messrs Car. ne9ie. Blaine, and the rest of the party have arrived here at the end of long days jour ney. They are at the Spreadeagle Hotel, and at this particular moment, 10 o'clock, a wild band of bagpipers, drummers, etc.. are csmped in the streets vigorously serenading and making sleep impossible. The journey from Bellingham has been uninteresting, with only a,campaign lunch on the Moors to enliven it. To-day's will be tho shortest days jour- ney of all, only fourteen miles to Melrose. Next days pull to Edinburgh will be the hardest of the trip.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Eat 0o1YEx1Y0Ns oRA1oHK:
Yesterday in Chicsge Occupied au Nah.
 ing Nominee SpsscAes.

Yesterday In Chacego Occupied au 4ek'
 ing Nominee SpsscAes.
 CH1oAeo. June 22.-Yestsrday was day od talk. All the candidates, except Blaine, were placed in nomination, and tho roll call ended. Tho convention adjourned until II o'clock to- day without venturing upon ballot. There wns no trouble over the platform. Major Mckinley marched to the platform and read k in clear, resonant voice. He was enthu- siasticnlly cheered. As predicted. it is II strong protective platform. advocating the repeal of the Internal revenue laws, and filled with platitudes calculated to catch the votes of tho workingmen and American citizens oi foreign descent. Like the Democratic plat form at St. Louis, 1t was adopted by the Con- vcntion without a whimper of dissent.
 Tho most of the nominating speeches were droary. Some of them were pointless md pithless, Frank Hiscock presented Mir Dopew's name in masterly manner. MT, Depew was absent. Frank never appeared to better advantage. He was the handsomest and most dignifled speaker of the day. His voice was distinctly heard in every part of the vast building, and there was no calls oi "time" on him.
 Tho best presentation of the name of can. didate was that of the name of John Sherman Con. Hastings, of Pennsylvania, Is a man as w Congressman Outhwaite, of Ohio. He Is big boned, and has Q hand like the hand of Provi- dence. His voicc is as powerful as his frame His speech was calm and unstrained. It mer. ited the attention it received.
 CHICAGO. Juno 21. F P. M.-There has been 1 . sharp change in the situation tonight which promises to bring Senator Allison for. ward as . formidable candidate tomorrow Ex-Sentaor Platt, mainly through the per. suasion of Senator Hiscock, has partiall, agreed to throw sixty votes from New Yorh to Allison tomorrow on the third ballot. This programme has not yet been definitely determined on, for another conference is te be had by the leaders interested before 1t is accomplished.
 "Mr. Platt has been inclined toward liar rison until tonight. when Senator Hiscoci succeeded in convincing him that Allison ought to be the nominee.
 "The Iowa men strengthened their position 1 to-day by effecting a combination with tn, Sherman and Harrison forces, by wAich al three agree to stand together against any move toward Blaine. Having accomplished this they used it as an argument with tho New York leaders, and made oven moro head way than they had expected"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
PUT POISON IN TIfELR CDFFEE.
ALittle Newark Girl Nearly Kills Her
 Whole Family.

A Little Newark Girl Nearly Kills Her
 Whole Family.
 NEWARK, N. J., Juno 22.--Annie Ahrend, 15 ears old or 137 New York avenue, was arr re ted last night for attempting; to poison her father, Herman Ahrend, her brother, Henry, agad IS, and her sister, aged IT. On Weakness day, Annie prepared the morning meal and, after drinking the coffee, her father, sister, and brother became deadly sick.
 It was thought for a time that the brother would die, but last night he was out of dan ger. By close questioning, the father learued from Annie that she had placed q quantity of rat poison in each cup. The poison was given to her, by girl, who said it would sweetea the coffee. As she could or would not tell the girls names, she was arrested. She expressed sorrow for what she had done, but insisted that she did not know the powder would kill any one. She is not vicious girl, and her parents cannot explain her action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Fatal Runaway Accident.

NEWTON, N. J., June .22.-While William Hooey and family were driving team of colts yesterday the animals became restive and ran away. The wagon was upset and tn" occupants thrown over u steep bank, in- stantly killing their two-year old child and sey.riy injurinS both MT. and Mrs. Hooey The horses ran over q bridge and, falling into deep stream, were only rescued with much dif1lculty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Gen. Grants Farm Sold.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 22.-Park Rowny, Gen. Grants Farm, better known as the Dent of 75O acres, 12 miles west of the city, was sold yesterday by direction 'of Chauncey M. Depew, under mortgage given by Grant to Wm. H. Vanderbilt during the Grant and Ward troubles. The property was bought by Luther A. Gonna, an ex-Confeder- ate, one of Morgan's men, now q millionaire. who paid s60,oOO. and has already christenc': 1t Grant Wood"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
To Chnnae the Reaeon Lirht.

CHARLESTON, s. O., June 22.-On and after tonight tho rear light of Pun pkin Hill Range will b, discontinued and the front beacon will be moved to the southward, to form, with tho Charleston main light, a range to lead through the south channel. The lights which form tho new range will retain their present color and characteristics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Increasing CIasrovs.

THE Commissioners of Glasgow have pres ented a report. in which they recommend an extension of the boundaries So as to include adjacent counties of Lanark and Renfrcw. The effect will be. if these proposals are car ried out to increase the population of Glas- gow by lS0,0O0, bringing up the total to FPS, ,ss5. and in so doing will place the city in a position to claim without question the dis tinciion of being the second city in the United Kingdom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Indians Killed.

Three of the Indians travelling with the Forepaugh show were thrown from the top of car upon which they were riding yes terday morning. The train was on the Southbridge branch of the New York and New England road when the Indians were struck by bridge and thrown to the ground with such force that one of them was instantly killed and the other two so badly injured that it is thought impossible for them to live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
A Serious Ofense.

PROVIDENCE, Jane 22.-Dr Robert Whin- ney, with an office at 75 Harrison street, formerly of Springfield, was arrested this morning on 8 writ charging him with se- duction, and claiming s5.0O0 damages. Suit is brought by William Dunse, of West 15, living as domestic in the family of Dr Whinney,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Another Plum for Russeu sss..

ST. JoHN's, N. B., Jnno 22.-fhe 0pnd Southern Railroad, was sold ct auction yesterday by liquidation. Tho road runs along the bay of Fundy from St. Johns to St. Stephen Oh the American border . dis. tance of 82 miles. It has bonded debt of $s25, 900. The purchaser .is Russell Sage of New York, who made second bid of 31ol.- GOO. Sage thinks he can put the road into satisfactory condition and operate 1t profit able. Sage goes over the road to-day on . tour of inspection,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
pIr. Carlton Improving.

NEW YORK. Juno 22.-Thc condition of Henry Guy Carlton, who is lying dangerously i'll at the Lotos Clule was somewhat improved
 yesterday. Drs. Stillman, Tonner and Gift arc in attendance. with Dr. G. Y. Shrady at consultant. The impression of the physicians last night was that the crisis had been passed, but the patient is by no means out of danger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Held Under Heavy Bonds.

DOVER, N. H., June 22.-Alson Smith was held in the sum of ESQ., ,OOO on each count for assault on Alexander Firstly and Francis Manden yesterday in the trouble with Italian laborers. The ball was re- moved from Pristly's breast this morning and he may live
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
A Fr.ICht Train Wrecked.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Juno 22--An extra freight train on tho New York Central Rail- road, drawn by Enginc 676, was wrecked here yesterday. The accident was caused by the breaking of the air-brakc connections. Six empty cattle cars were demolished. All the tracks were blocked for two hours. The loss is S3J GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Iightning Knev, th. Y.,r.

LIGHTNING recently at Hallsville, near Gen. tralia, Mo, struck the snaokestack of a mill owned by Carpenter Bros. On the window of the mill the stroke of electricity plainly photographed the nuhlerals lSSs Betwesn the figures was a xigzag line. On the wall opposite hung calendar for tho present year from which ths photograph vas supposed to have bean copied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
He Tackled . Tough Joh,

QuEcEc, June 22.-The Norwegian bark Prince Eugene" which just arrived from Montreal, was attacked during the passage by a large sword.hsh. The infurinted fish left it's weapon inside of the ship, where yesterday 1t was found imbedded to the depth of several Inches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Death fJohn p. cozzens.

NEW YORK, June 22.-John B. Cozzens, of Cozzenss West Point Hotel, died yesterday at his house, No. 368 West Fifty. eighth street, in the seventy-flrst year of his age. He had been ill for some time, and died suddenly of heart failure. Mir. Cozzens was wcll known to old New Workers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Prices at the CIoss of Business on
 Thuriaiay Afternoon.

WHEAT alk; CORN. 5o@6O; OATS, Ungraded mixed. 3S@4o: FLOUR, patents, 4l65@$5 20: extras extra 3a2S@3l.5O; LARD ss.7S; BUTTER, creamery, 1e03O: dstFy. l7@l0; CHEmE, cseam. l07 skim. A@s; Egss. leK@lex.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22

A Woman Accused of Murder. .. FALL RrvEn. Mass, June 22.-Margnret Hall was shot yesterday during drunkcn br;lwl by Ellen Smith. Margaret died and Ellen was arrested on charge of murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
HOW the Bnn Clu,,. s,,,,,,.

Tho baseball clubs in tn. National League and the American Association, including games played on June 21, stand us follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
n,r,,ock and sutton Rele...d.

BosroS, Juno 22.-President Conant. of the Boston Baso Ball Club, stated last night thu, Burdock, second base, and Sutton. third base had been released.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Suicide of . clergyman.

yERGENNEs, Vt. June 22.-Rev. Michael An. ....'o Wickcrs, q Methodist clergyman in Char. Fl. ;. cut his throat yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
See Rubey's adv, End page.

S6e RuDeyS AuV., olIu PHBo' We need few more names for our No ? $50.O Watch Club.
 D. O. Calender & Go. TAs celebrated Octagon Soap for sale in any quantity at Ladd's.