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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
MURDER MOST FOUL.

A Mother and Three Children Killed by
 Gang of Unknown Fiends.
 CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 19-Intel- Ggence has reached here of bloody affair in Calhoun county. The story is that a party of unknown men broke into the house of Jack Holland during his absence and murdered his wife and three children. Holland and friend returned just in time to surprise the fiends at their work, and after desperate struggle killed three of them. No further details yet known, but the story comes from trustworthy author itv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
TRADE BULLETIN,
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, April 1s.--Money closed at per per cent. Exchange closed higher; posted rates 4SsIS14S SslS: actual rates ssIz for 60 days and 4ss9ISs4 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency, 6s, I2I bid: ss coup, 1ails bid; 4l3s, do., 107i bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union hrsts, l14Gll6; Union land grants, iol@i0s; Union sinking funds, ll4G1i6; Centrals, l14 1116.
 on @ limited amount of trading. The opening of last night, and during the first half hour there was further advance of A to S per cent. This was mainly the result of the notice of the secre- tary of the treasury that he would receive pro- proposals for the sale of bonds to the treasury Just before II o'clock the rates of exchange were advanced, and this, together with some selling by London parties and raid on Kansas and Texas, caused prices to give way sharply in some instances. Values at midday were irregularly changed Some stocks showed fractional de- clines and others advances to @ similar extent The raid on Kansas and Texas was due to reports that a receiver had been appointed for the road Although no time was lost in denying these re- ports, the stock declined 1sz per cent. Reading, St. Paul, Lackawanns and Lake Shore were the most active stocks. There was no feature of interest in connection with the afternoon deal- ings- Prices fiuctuated but slightly and closed only slightly changed either way from those of last night. Kansas and Texas recovered part of the decline after midday. The sales for the day amounted to 234, ,9l7 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Killed While Resisting Arrest.

PHILADELPHIA, April 19.-Patrick Fitz- gerald was shot and killed last night y Special Officer Timothy Bergin, of the Penn sylvania railroad, while the former was re- sisting arrest Bergin and Special Officer Harrigan found Fitzgerald and companion stealing brasses from cars, and when an at tempt was made to arrest them Fitzgerald threw a heavy brass at Bergin. The officer then fired, the ball taking effect in Fitzgeralds left breast. causing almost instant death. Bergin surrendered himself to the police, and is held to await investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
ielt to be potent. It is ,ln influence that will

feit to be potent. It is .tn influence that will te missed by the whole country"
 Secretary Villas said:, Independently of his gifts of intellect, his graces of speech, and his public services, the qualities which com n1only excite admiration and attract follew- CTS, Senator Conking deserves to live long in tae grateful memory of his countrymen for the lofty integrity and purity of his official hre and character. A dominating spirit dur. Ing period where many instances of pecular ton and jobbing occurred, no one ever fixed upon any inputation of personal advantage arising from his performance of public ser- vice. He served the public, and not himself, while ill public office, and though such fidelity be, like g soldiers courage, demanded of everyone, it's conspicuous manifestation should receive recognition and gratituden
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
He Locked the Car Door on Them.

BUFFALO, April 19.-Early yesterday morning three burglars blew open the safe in the office of Galbraith, Kelly & Co.,, millers, of Mt. Morris, Livingstone county, and se- cured the contents, about $40 in money. They were detected by Constable Leery and ran, taking refuge in box car about to start for Buffalo. The constable locked the car door, and climbing on the roof came with his cap tives to this city, where he arrested them. They gave their. names as Dillon, Howard and O'Shaughnessy, of Corning. They were taken back to Mt. Morris yesterday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
sTANFoRD's SPEEDS.
Story of the Fire That Burned So Many
 Turf Favorites.

Turf Favorites.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-The indications are that the fire which partially destroyed Senator Stanford's stables were of incendiary origin. The following is list of the horses burned: California Belle, Rexford, Maiden, Normaine, also the colts Emma Robertson, Troubadotlr, Lowell and Howell. Two horses, Palo Alto and Manzanita, were badly burned, but are still alive
 Clifton Belle, one of the mares that perished, was years old and-ha a record of 2:2411<S She was valued at $10,0O0 Rexford had a record of 2:24, and was valued at the same sum. Normaine, though only 9 years old, made the fastest time on record as yearling year ago, 2:31, and was valued at $20, ,0OO It is believed that Azpora and Hindu Rose were in the part of the stable which burned The latter had 3-year-old record of 2:19, and S25. 900 was refused for her. The stable contained some of the most rapid travellers on the turf
 A few minutes before the flames were dis covered on the shed the watchman made his usual rounds and found everything in proper order. He had not reached his room before the presence of the fire was discovered, and almost before the stablemen could raise a cry the one story wooden sheds were burning fercely. Every person on the farm ran to the barns Go try to uberaCe the racers, but almost before the door could be opened the heat had driven the men back, and they were forced to witness the cremation of the horses without being able to lift hand to save them.
 Palo Alto, Manzanita and Normaine were at one end of the burning building, and when the employees saw that no efforts could save the other horses they did what they could toward rescuing the three named. The hal ter was taken from Palto Altos neck, and the horse was turned loose and driven from his stall, but the glare had frightened the animal to such an extent that he made no attempt to reach the corral and it was with difficulty that he was restrained from rushing into the flames. A number of stablemen succeeded in rescuing Normame and Manzanita- Manzanita, who was burned about the head, is not seriously injured, and with care will probably recover.
 The fire was rapid, and in an hour after the outbreak of the flames the shed was in ruins and the dumb animals were so many heaps of bones. The latest reports this morn tug state that the horses Palo Alto and Man zanita, who were reported as severely in jured, are among the saved. Yearling Nor maine reported as dead, is still alive, but is injured so badly that there is no hope of his recovery,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The Casket.

ONEIDA, N. Y., April 19.-Chapple, Chase, Maxwell & Co.,, of this place, received a special order yesterday for casket for the remains of the late ex-Senator Conkling, and it was shipped at 9:33 last evening The casket was made of solid red cedar, covered outside with the finest imported broadcloth, and was trimmed inside with English white satin. On the top was a very heavy Episco- pal cross, the full length of the top. The casket was very plain, but rich. This was enclosed in an outside box made of English oak with nickel trimmed corners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The Taxes Cannot be Recovered.

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 19.-A decision has been handed down by Judge McPherson in the case of the commonwealth against the Western Union Telegraph company for re- settlement of taxes and to recover the same, based upon the cash dividends during the years from 1876 to 1882. The decision sets forth that the taxes cannot be recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
South Carolina Republican Convention

CHARLESTON, April 19.-The Republican state convention met here yesterday. The meeting was held with closed doors and great secrecy. Resolutions were adopted referring to ex-Senator Roscoe Conkling as ''the only man who held the balance of power in his hand with the Republican party" The opin- ion prevails generally among members of the convention that Blaine will be the Republican presidential candidate, although resolutions were adopted indorsfng Senator Sherman for the presidency, with Senator Hawley for vice president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
A Six Day Revolver Shooting Match.

BOSTON, April 19-Chevalier Ira Paine and Mir. Fred E. Bennett have signed arti- cles to shoot a six day revolver match, 100 shoots day, at Springfield, Mass, beginning June 4, for S1 900 a side and the champion ship of America. The shooting will be done at fifty yards on the standard American tarpet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
sharp swindling by a Boeus Priest.

TROY, N Y., April 19-A man giving the name of Harvey, and in the garb of a Roman. Catholic priest, visited the jewelry stores of s. c. Happen and Frederick w. Sims Of the former he secured diamond earrings worth $400 and of the latter a pair worth $500. He ordered the goods sent to St. Joseph's Provincial seminary, and pro ceeding to that institution made himself at home He received the goods. giving checks therefor. The checks are no good. There is no clew to the swindler's whereabouts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Striking Painters Win the Fight.

TROY, N. Y., April 19.-The house and sign painters of this city, who have been en. gagged in a two weeks strike to secure thirty one and quarter cents an hour and eight hours as days work, also restrictions on the employment of apprentices, have won com plete victory over the bosses, who have signed an agreement conceding everything.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Delegates to Chicago.

BUFFALO, April 19-The Thirty-second district Republican convention elected Ores mus G. Warren and State Senator John Loughlin delegates to the Chicago conven- tion. Alternates J. H. Carmichael and Dr. s. G. Dorr Mayor Becker was chosen presi- dential elector,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

The Thomson Steel Works Fight Goes On.
 BRADDocK, Pa, April 1s.-The attempt of. Father Hickey to settle the strike of the 5000 employees of the Edgar Thomson steel works failed The Knights of Labor, by a majority, refused to vote on the proposition to return to work on the twelve hour basis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Fire in a Chicapo School.

CHICAGO, April 19.-A fire occurred in the Chicago Bohemian Catholic school, at the corner of Van Horn and Paulina streets, yes terday, which, had it broken out half hour later, would have resulted in 8 panic. As it was but few of the children were in the building at the time, and ali got out safely. The damage was about $8, 600.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Philadelphia Cotton Warehouse Burned.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 19-The cotton ware house of Randolph & Jenks, 327, BPS and 329 South Water street, and extending through to Delaware avenue, were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The firm stated that their loss would not be known for several days. It is very heavy, but fully covered by insurance. The Pennsylvania Salt Manu- featuring company occupied the cellar of the entire buildings, and will lose heavily, princi- pallv from water
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Georgia Republican Convention.

ATLANTA, Ga., April 19.-The Republican state convention, which met here yesterday, wrangled over contesting delegation from Richmond county until p. m., at which hour compromise was effected, and both delegations were seated. A. Beck, A. w. Pledger, w. J. White and R. D. Locke were elected delegates to the national convention from the state at large. The Georgia dele- gation leans towards Senator Sherman for ,,,ocidorf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Death of an Aged Publisher.

BALTIMORE, April 19.-A. S. Abell, founder and proprietor af the Morning Sun, died early this morning, aged 83. He was born in Providence, R. l., and came here in 1887, having previously established the Philadelphia Ledger. He leaves an estate valued at $20,OOO,000. He leaves eight children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The usetts Knights.

BOSTON, April 19.-At its second days session the state assembly, Knights of Labor. decided to employ an attorney to push any case which might be found to exist against Bowker, Torrey & Co.,, for importing foreign laborers under contract After long fight over the division of the per capita tax it was decided that six cents per capita should ba paid to the state assembly and four cents to the county districts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Liabniti.. of yvalbridre Bro.her..

BOSTON, April 19.-At meeting yesterday of the creditors of WaIbridge Brothers, fur uiture dealers, No. 57 Washington street, the financial statement made showed liabilities. $51, I75.51; and nominal assets, s55, ,So6 l4. Mir. Walbridge's son, Levi, wished to take the business and continue it The meeting chose a committee of investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
SHOT BY AN OFFICER.

John Ryan Savagely Resists Arrest and
 Is Seriously Injured.
 NEWPORT, R. l., April 19.-John Ryan, coachman employed by Miss Lyman of Boston, @ we'll known summer resident here, was shot this morning by Officer Tosier, the ball passing through his mouth and cheek, inflicting a dangerous wound. Ryan was drunk, resisting arrest and throwing brick. The officers life was en- dangered. Ryan has threatened Tosier for more than 0 year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Considering Pa-son Leeper's Case. s7

Considering Parson Leeper's Case. SII
 ALLENTOWN, Pa. April 19.-The case of the Rev. Leeper, of Reading, was called up in the Lehigh Presbytery, and produced a decided sensation. One of the most serious charges against him, besides plagiarism. in the opinions of his O. ,nents, was to claim that if his congregaton would give him a salary of $S,OO0 he would not consider a S5,OOO call from Pittsburg. It now turns out that he had no such call from Pittsburg. The committee will report on his casa to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Talking Free Trade to the Students.
 NEW HAVEN, April 19.-Ex-Congressman Frank Hurd, of Ohio, addressed the students of the Yale Law school last night on ''Tariff Reform" His address was a spirited argu- ment for free trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
LATEST TELEGRAPH,
BY PRfss NEws ASSOCIATION. THE OHIO CONVENTION.
Denouncos the Democrats and Endors
 Sherman for President.

Sherman for President.
 DAYTON, O., April 19.-The convention was called to order this morning by ex- Speaker Kiefer. The committee on ere dentials reported no contest. The conven- tion organized by selecting B. l.. Lampson as chairman. The platform affirms that of 8 year ago; demands free and untram- melled suffrage; denounces the efforts of the present congress toward establishment of free trade; demands more liberal pen sion legislation; condemns the refusal of congress to pass the direct tax bill; and endorses the administration of Governor Foraker. The last plank in the platform endorsed unqualifedly Senator Sherman for president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Killed Her Because She Wouldn't Drink.
 PrrrsBURe, April 19.-A terrible murder has been committed at Berea, O. A German, named Andrew Bosh, was drinking with another man yesterday. He insisted that his wife should drink with them, and when she refused he drew pistol and shot her. through hool
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Bribed with Lace Curtains.

NEW YORK, April 19.-Alfred H. Torbet, a custom house opener and packer, is accused of accepting bribes in the shape of lace cur tains from a lace importing firm. He claims that he intended to pay for the curtains on the instalment plan. An investigation has been ordered. Torbet is a Republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Perished in a Brush Fire.

PROVIDENCE, April 19.-While Minerva Paine, aged 40, unmarried, and her mother, were burning off brush patch on farm in Gloucester, this state, the clothing of the former caught fire and she was burned to a crisp An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
A Serious Sentiment.

Those who know him only superflcially would never suspect W. H. Foster, manager of the Boston Ideals of sentimental phil osophy; yet he is the man who said sfYou never know who likes you after your mother diesn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
A Large Flouripg Miu Burned.

GREENsBURG, Pa, April 19-Bumbzugh & Bunkers new flour mill and contents, with 1000 bushels of grain, were totally destroyed hy fire yesterday. Loss, s27, 900; no insu- rance The books, containing accounts az gregating s6,0O0 were also destroyed. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The Brewery Trouble.

NEW YORK, April 19.-The brewers lock- out here is practically unchanged. All the breweries are working, but both sides say they are sure of coming out victorious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
The Penalty is Death.

AUGUSTA, Me-, April 19.-Charles Beal, oD' trial for causing the death of his father b. poisoning, was found guilty of murder in the first degree last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Weather IudfcationS

For Friday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, warmer, fair weather, and fresh to light westerly to southerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
III Health Drove Him to Suicide.

JERSEY CITY, April 19.-William E. Grif- fiths, of the Second National bank of this city, committed suicide yesterday by shoot ing himself at his house, at Sherman place and Summit avenue. Bad health was the cause He was about 55 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
vo,ro Watterson Released.

WASHINGTON, April l9-In the police court yesterday Ewing Watterson, son of Henry Wattarson, of The Courier-J ournal, charged with stabbing Mrs. Irene Onkle, of Richmond, Va, was released, Mrs. onkie re- fusing to prosecute Her inJuries are not Sal.iOllS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Mourning in Utica.

UTICA, April 19.-The death of Roscoe Conkling has occasioned deep feeling of sorrow and regret among all classes in this city Public buildings, business places and private residences display embleps of mourn ing. The common council adopted appro- priate resolutions. In the general term of the supreme court, Hon. F. Herman, who sat with MT. Conlkling in the United States sen- ate, moved that court adjourn out of respect to his memory. Judge Hardin, in granting the motion, paid an eloquent tribute to MT. Conklng's attachments as lawyer, advo- cate and statesman. A delegation of about seventy-fve leading citizens will go to New York to attend the funeral and accompany the remains to this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

Death of Rev. Dr. Israel w. AndrewA
 HARTFORD, April 19.-The Rev. Dr. Israel W. Andrews, president of Marietta college, at Marietta, O., died at the house of his brother, Rev. s. J. Andrews, in this city, yesterday. He was born in Danbury, Conn, in 1Sl5 and graduated from Williams col lege in 1887. The body was taken to Mari etta, O., last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19

"Yes, sir" said Popinjay, emphatically, sGraball is a man of limited means. but un- limited meanne@."1Burlingtou Free Pren
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
A Big Fire in Pjttsburg.

P1rTsBuRG, April 19.-Fire caused by an overpressure of natural gas destroyed D. Walters general merchandise store and nine other frame structures. Loss, $2O, GOO; par tially insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
For .outraoed Aaections, s5, GOO.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 19-The supe- rior court jury, in the breach of promise case of Miss Josie Moran against James s. Bourke, rendered verdict for the plaintiff, awarding 6, 600 damages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Reunion of the Bloody Sixth.''

LAWRENCE, April 19.-The "Bloody Sixth regiment, the first one to start for the war, celebrated it's twenty seventh an niversary to-day. Gov. Ames was present, also Ben Butler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY

Telegrams of Coincidence From Prominent Men Throughout the Country.
 NEW YORK, April 19.-Telegrams of condo fence and sympathy were received from Hugh Hastings, Albany; D. s. Paddock, Washing ton; Benjamin Hall, Utica; Governor Beaver, of Pennsylvania; James Ludden, Albany; Mayor Martin, of Utica; Mrs. John Swim burne, Albany; Mrs Newman, Washington; Joseph Pulitzer, San Francisco; John R. Mo Pherson, Washington; H. R. Pierson, Albany; Henry Nesbitt, Columbus, O.; John H. Starin, New York; Albert D. Shaw, Sidney Cooper and Edward M. Gates. Watertown. IN Y.; P. T. Cregan, Tray; Reed Campbell, Norwich, Conn. Howard Carroll, New York; c. D. McDougan, Auburn, N. Y., and others. Chauncey M. Depew selegraphed as follows:
 PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. r., April IS. Judge A. c. Coxe, etc.; Please convey to Mrs. Conkling and her daughter my tenderest sympa- thles. If any facilities on the New York Central can be of service, and If you will kindly notify me, the proper directions will be given.
 CHAUNcEY M. DEPEw. Governor Hills message was as follows:
 ALBANY, April IS. Mrs. Roscoe Conkling: The people of the state highly honored, both in official positions and as private citizen Please accept, also, the assurance of my personal sympathy. DAVID B. HILL Telegrams We're also received from the Young Mems Republican club of Wichita; Kan; U. B. Henderson, of St Louis; B. Prem tice Bailey, of Utica; Hamilton Ward, of Salt Lake City; the Union Veteran club of Chicago and the Ohio Republican convention at Dayton The latter is as follows: Mrs. Roscoe C!onkling: Resolved, That this convention has heard with great sorrow of the untmely death of Hon. Ros- COG Conkling, the distinguished lawyer, statesman and Republican, and We send to the bereaved wife and child and other relatives of Mir. Conkling our sincere condolence.
 Resolved, That the chairman telegraph these resolutions to Mrs. Conkling.
 J. WARREN KEIFER
 Chairman Ohio State Republican Convention. HARRISBURG, April Ex-Governor Beaver has forwarded a letter to Mrs. Conkling ex- pressing his sympathy.