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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
A We'll Arranged Plot.
A Conspiracy Develops in the
 Jersey City Bank Robbery.
yANLOAN HADTwO ACCOMPLICEs

He Was n Willing Tool in the Hands of
 Hts Father-in-Law and Butcher Leeker,
 So the Police Say-His Pals Are Ar
 rested..
 JERSEY CITY, July 6.-Experts who have been at work Investigating the accounts of John H. Van Loan, the defaultng ledger clerk of the Second National bank of this city, announced yesterday that they had found ill the books traces of a long standing conspiracy to rob the institution. Besides Van Loan tho experts declared that his father-in-law, Nelson H. Coykendall, gro cer, Jersey City, and William H. Leeker, butcher, shared in the division of the plum der Van Loan had been the willing tool of these two men, it was declared
 Both Coykendall and Leeker were arrested Wednesday. Coykcndall is yet locked up by order of Justice Stilsing, to whom he could not furnish $, 900 bonds.
 The butcher was arrested also and he slept in jail over night but he was released yes- terday on 5000 bail Why his bail was less than half of that demanded of Coyken- dall is not known. Leeker, it is claimed by the police, acted go between, and his and Coykendalis checks were frequently cashed when their accounts with the bank were largely overdrawn. It is said that Van Loan frequently balanced his books by rais- ing tho amount alleged to be on deposit in the bank to the credit of Coykendan and Leeker. The bank officials say that com parisou with the deposit checks the drafts and Van Loans books convinced them of the existence of the conspiracy and showed the system that was used to defraud the bank.
 When Detective Hottie arrested Coyken- dall Wednesday the prisoner was taken to the Second National bank, and there he was told by President Hogencamp that his ac- count had been overdrawn S7, 900. The bank officials claim that the series of robberies ex- tend over period of three years
 When Cashier Harkins was asked what be thought of the dedication he said:
 Wan Loan was n foolish fellow, and bis theft is one of the most miserable things ever heard of. For a few dollars he has sac rifced himself When he went away he only had two weeks salary and about $25 extra y
 Chief Murphy expects to have Van Loan in custody before tonight. It is believed that the absconder has notified the chief tha, he will surrender
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
GAN THEY GO ON!
The Struggle Against the Amalgamated
 Association Scale.

P1TrsBURG, July 6.-An interest in the iron workers lockout centered upon the effort of Singer, Nimick X Co. to start their works without signing the amalga- mated scale. The developments so far are favorable to the firm. The notice of a 10 per cent reduction has been withdrawn, but the firm positively refuses to sign or recog nize the scale of any organization. The mill gives employment to about TOO men, 400 of whom are Knights of Labor, 200 are members of the Amalgamated association, and 100 non-union.
 How many arc working is not known, but the steel hammer department was in full operation; rollers and heaters ill the steel department were in their places One sheet mill was started and some work was done i'll the spring and axle departments. No pud- dlers have yet gone to work. The labor officials take great satisfaction from the fact that the firm are, without signing any scale, offering the old wages The Knights and Amalgamated association will probably take concerted action in reference to the matter The Vesuvius Iron Works company, More. head Bros. & Co, at Etna, have signed the amalgamated scale. It is also announced that the Newport Iron and Steel works, al Newport, Ky. have signed thhe amalgamated scale and will resume at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Why He Did Not Go to Gettysburg.

NEW YORK, July 6.-President Ceveland's response to the invitation to attend the Gettysburg reunion, which did not reach the office of the secretary until after his de- parture for Gettysburg, is as follows:
 "General Horatio c. King, recording secre-
 retary, etc.
 "MY DEAR SRI have carefully consid- cred the question of accepting the invitation of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to attend its annual reunion to be held at Gettysburg on the first, second and third days of July. I need hardly assure you that I should be glad to be present this very interesting occasion. In view, however, of my confining duties here and all the circum- stances surrounding the subject, I have arrived at the conclusion that ought not to leave here at the time designated The meeting of the survivors of Gettysburg upon the field where they fought twenty five years ago cannot fail to teach an impressive lesson and convince all our people that bravery is akin to magnanimity, while it reminds them that the object of war is the attainment of peace. Yours very truly,
 "GRovER CLEVELAND"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Society of Christian Endeayor.

CHICAGO, July 6.-Battery D. was attrac- tive yesterday with light colors, flowers and and bunting, but, more than all with an as- semby of nearly +,0OO people. From all parts of tho United States they come to at tend the seventh national convention of the Socletes ot Christian Endeavor, which is to continue four days. A large majority of the delegates are ladies, The great meeting was called t. order by the president, w. J. Van Patten, of Burlington, Vt The following list of officers were presented: Scribe, Alex ander McConnell of Evanston; assistant scribe, Roger Leavitt, of Cedar Rapids; time keeper, A. l.. Winship, of Lynn, Mass The morning exercises were opened by devotional services, followed by music and addresses of welcome by Rev. E. D. Burr, representing Chicago churches; c. B. Holdredge, repre- sentng the Illinois union; c. W. French
 representing the Chicago union, and l. W. Mes,er, representing the Young Mems Chris ton association. President Van Patton re- sponded on behalf of the convention. J. w
 Howell, of Evanston, spoke briefly on the subject of The State Unions; Their Dutie: an Opportunities, after which the president read Il list of the standing committees, and the session was concluded with a prayer ano benedicton by Rev. N. Boynton, of Boston,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06

report to make urging the adoption of MT. Willis resolution, but they finally decided not to submit it, and the majority report was adopted
 c. H. Sheldon (colored), of Indiana, then spoke. He said that whether or not the negro was recognized in the convention, they were treated well by President Cleveland. They left the Republican party under the lead of one of the grandest men in the nation -Horace Greeley Hsproposed to be instru- mental in electing the Democratic ticket by giving it 1, 4,0OO negro votes in Indiana. Three cheers were given for the colored Democrats of Indiana.
 Governor Lee, of Virginia, was loudly called for, but did not appear.
 A resolution was adopted providing for a committee, to consist of all the officers of the convention and as many of the delegates as desired, to call upon Cleveland and Thur man and inform them of the proceedings of this convention, and assure them of hearty support.
 Senator Kenna moved to adjourn sine die. Lost, followed by cries of "Lee. Lee" and "Fellows Fellows" but neither Of the gen tlemen would respond. Then thero was an exciting time. After ten minutes of confu- sion order was restored, and resolution possed congratulating the Democratic party on the re election of William H. Barnum as chairman of the national committee.
 Thanks were voted to Baltimore city and the press, and then the cries began again for Fellows, but all to no purpose
 4 Kentucky delegate mounted his seat and asked the convention to join the band in raising the roof with the new campaign song by Will s. Hay, of Kentucky. This was done. Tho state banners, flags and markers were brought together, and hilarious uproar reigned for ten minutes.
 On motion of Hon. Peter J. Campbell, ol Maryland, thanks were rendered 10 Chair man Winans, three cheers were given for the ''next governor of Wisconsin," and the con- vention adjourned sine die. \ great mass meeting was held ill the even ing at the Academy of Music. Governo, Jackson presided, and addresses wore made by Governor Leo, of Virginia; Hon. J. R Fellows, of New York; Congressman Breck inrdge and Senator Reagan, in tEo order named All of the speakers were well re 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
General Markets.

NEW YORK July 5.-FLOUR-Closed fairly ac- tive and firm; winter wheat extra, S2.s5ls5; Min uesota do. 2.75G5; city mill extra, S+SoS&6o Southern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, S3.2J@S5.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and firm, closing at slight advance Spot lots closed firm and fractionaly higher. Spot sales of No. red state at 9Sc; No. do-, eoI4c.; No. 8 red winter, July, Ss34c.; do., Aug ssss0ssssc.s do, Sept, se5s99ossc.
 CORN-Options were fairly active and nTegu- lar closing at q slight advance. Spot lots closed firm Spot sales of No. mixed at 54S3c.; do.. Aug 55ss055lsc.; do,, Sept, 56]aGSS SS6S4c.; do., Oct, 571S@57s4c.
 OATS-Options were dull, but steady, and closed at unchanged prices. Spot lots closed dull but steady Spot sales of No. white state at 446as5c.; .; No. 2 do, 4oS4c.; Mo- mixed, July. s2laMssssc.; do., Aug, S1Ic.; do., Sept. SOss0 So9-l6c.
 PoRK-Dull; 1-year-old mess, S1$014s5
 LARD-Closed steady; July and Aug, SSSS;
 BUTTER-Steady; eastern, 1s@ao,&c,; west ern, fD1elSc.
 CHEEsE-Firm; factory New York cheddar, sJS@sSsc.; western flat, S0s5xc,
 EGGS-Steady; fresh eastern frsts, 17GAl71xc.s Canadian frsts, 1es4css western firssts. 163S0 16s@c. <, <. .ss a ss e' crushed, sc.; cubes, T5sc-; powdered, 7aS0 : s-l6c.; granulated, 797 tt6c.; mold A, 71scs coufectioners' A, eA0S.sic.; coffee standard. 6Ixc; coffee oSf A, 6 1-1e@o61Sc.; white extra c. is-is96c.s extra Q, ssS0sssrs; yellow. 14 05sSc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
ANOTHER DYNAMITE PLOT.
X Plan to Blow Up the Property of the Burlington Road in Chicago Said to Have Beeu Discovered.

Burlington Road in Chicago Said to
 Have Been Discovered.
 CHICAGO, July GA dynamite plot has been unearthed in this city, whose possibili- ties of destruction would rival the Hay market massacre. Three men have bsen ar rested with tho explosive in their possession, and under circumstances which warrant the charge against them of oonspring to destroy the property of the Burlington road
 Since the strike of the engineers the Bur lington road has had large force of detect ives engaged ill watching the movements of the strikers, and several "agitators" have been put under special surveillance. It is said dynamite has been used in several un- successful attempts to wreck trains during the past month, and those suspected have been closely watched. Positive information is said to have been received now of a con- panys property, including trains and depot property, and it is believed MT. Stones office was marked for annihilation.
 Acting upon information given thcm war rants were sworn out and Deputy Marshal Burchard proceeded with them to Aurora in company with Assistant Superintendent McGinty, of Pinkerton's force, with de- tective. The men were located and shad- owed to the- 2:l5 afternoon train. Thomas Broderick and J. 4. Bowles, two Brother hood ex-engineers of the Burlington, in com pany with q stranger, were seen to board the train. The train had barely started when the mon were placed under arrest. l They made no resistance.
 | Under their coats and lying on the seat be- tween Frederick and the third man, whose name proved to be Wilson, was package which was found to contain four dynamite cartridges, each containing about pound oi dynamite. When arrested one of them threw letter from the car window, which was found, and in addition to other letters and papers is now in the hands of District Attorney Ewing. The men were brought tc this city and taken before Commissioner Hoyne, who held them in $, ,0OU bonds eact for examination on the 18th inst They de clare they know nothing of any plot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
An Esoaped Conviot's Story.

BUFFALO, July GA rough looking man imped into police headquarters yesterday, minus all but two of his front teeth, and with his chin split open, besides other bruises. He told the officer in charge that his name was Daniel L. Bennett; that he was an escaped convict who had jumped from a train a couple of weeks ago while on the way to the Chester Qllsl penitentiary where he was to serve a year for burglary in Spring field, Ills He showed horrible wound in his side, which he claimed was ons of the re- suits of his jump from the train. It was made by piece of timber, which ran into his side, and which had to be pulled out by two meu. He claims that he lay in the woods for four days nearly dead, and that since then he has had terrible pains, and has spit blood repeatedly. A telegram from Springfield states that Sheriff Candell will come here and take the prisoner back tc Illinois
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.


 NEW YORK, July 5-Money closed at 11S per cent. the only for the day. Excha-ge closed steady at 4S71eGS4 S9; actual rates, 4S63< @4 S714 for to days and 4.sS1504.sSA for de- mand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 1l9 bid; 4s coup, 1s714 bid; 41as, do., 10754 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts 11S1116 Union land grants, 102Qo106; Union sinking funds, 12o012s; Centrals, 1l3SD 16.
 Tue fact that only 5000 shares were sold on the Stock Exchange this morning will give idea of the extreme dullness prevailing. The tone of speculation was firm, however. and prices gradually advanced throughout the fore noon. At noon quotations were $ to $ per cent. higher than they closed on Tuesday. Reading and St. Paul were the most active stocks, the dealings in them representing S4 per cent. of the whole amount of sales made. Reading was strong on the announcement that the new securi- ties of the company would be issued during the moIkth. St. Paul strong dnring the first hoar and advanced IA per cent, but after II o'clock lost the advance on the publication of the statement of it's earnings for the fourth week in June showing a decrease of 51a per cent. mak ing I01a per cent. for the month. The market continued dull during the afternoon and pre- sented no feature of interest. The fluctuations were very slight, and the tiual figures were at or near the best of the day, and but little changed from those current at noon. The sales for the day amounted to 51 366 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
A BIG BRIDGE
To Connect New Jersey and New York
 and to Cost S16,OOo, ,OO0.

ana to tOSG SlOpUUV,OVV.
 WASHINGTON, July 6.-Gustave Linden thai, tho designer of the projected bridge across the Hudson river at New York city, is in Washington looking after the legisla- tion asked of congress.
 'The Brooklyn bridge" said MT. Linden thai, twill be of small consequence in com parison with the structure we propose. The latter will be the largest bridge in the world. The middle span will be 1850 feet long, and the end spans 1,500 feet We propose to start at the high ground on the Jersey side known as Castle Point and land in New York about Fourteenth street.
 "We will have six railway tracks, and pas sengers from any part of the country will be brought to a comfortable station in the heart of the city within reach of the ele- vated and surface railroads. This will ob- viate the necessity of ferrying passengers across the river. frequently at great risk from fog and ice, and landing them in a most unattractive part of New York.
 "The bridge can be built for SIG, ,00o, ,00o and we shall have no trouble in raising the money. The investment will necessarily yield handsome profit, for the business transacted will be something enormous The whole matter has been thoroughly thought out, and by men fully competent fol the task"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Prohibitionists Will RatIfy.

CHICAGO. July 6-The Prohibilonists are preparing for a monster ratification meeting, to be held in Chicago at Battery D on the evening of July IS. A telegram from Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, their candidate for presi- dent, announces that he will try and attend. John A. Brooks, their candidate for vice president, and Samuel Dickie, chairman of their national committee, will also address the meeting Miss Frances E. Willard, George w. Bain and some of the Prohibition candidates for state offices are also expected to be present and speak,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Death of pr. Abraham Y. Eowe.

BOSTON, July ~6-Dr Abraham T. Lowe died on Wednesday at Ashburnham, aged 91 years, 10 months and ls days He was the oldest living representative of the Massachu- setts legislature and of the graduates of Dartmouth college, and was one of the old est Freemasons in America, having joined the order In 1887. He was the first president of the safety fund, now the First National bank of Boston, and director of the Boston and Worcester and Fall River railroads He wrote several valuable works on medical SY.hiocts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Funeral of a Vicar General.

CHICAGO, July 6--The obsequies of the late Vicar General F. !. Conway were held at the Cathedral of the Holy Name in the presence of two bishops. 200 priests from all parts of the west and fully A000 members of the church. The ceremonies began with the recitation of 'The Office of the Dead" :" After the conclusion of this "Office," which consists of selections from the psalms and Book of Job, recitsd in Latin, the requiem, mass was celebrated. The interment was at Calvary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Annthsr Balloon Accident.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July 6.-Professor De Gomez, who made balloon ascension here, had narrow escape from horrible death. When the balloon had reached a height of about six hundred feet it suddenly collapsed and started downward with lightning like rapidity for several hundred feet. It then partially filled, checking its descent. and the professor, alighting in a churchyard, escaped with slight bruises. Several thousand people witnessed the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
WAS IT MURDER:
Mystery Surrounding the Death of Rail-
 road Con ntraCt0r kenneN.

MoNsoN, Me, July G.-The body ot con tractor Kenney, of the Canadian Pacific railroad, was found with a bullet hole in his head on the shore of Lake Greenwood. He was last seen in company with the son of one of Baugor's best families, who was camping on the shore of the lake. Ken ney had $500. The young man bought a ticket for Bangor with a nvw bill, although before he was without money. He is be- heved to have gone to Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
A Patriotic Importation.

NSw YORK, July 6.-An American flag was displayed all day Wednesday from an organ loft of the Church of the Holy Trinity at Forty-second street and Madison avenue. The novel sight of a flag floating over q church attracted much attention. It is as- certained that the flag was hoisted at the special request of the rector, Rev. K. Wal pole Warren, who sailed for England few days ago, wno desired thus to show his respect to "the country of his adoption.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
ANOTHER ARREST MADE.
The Dynamite Operator Relieved to be
 n pinkcrton Detective.

CHICAGO. July 6.--Two brotherhood men from Creston, Iowa. who called for Chairman Hodge at the National hotel this morning are of the opinion that the man Bowles. arrested in connection wyh the dynamite plot against the "Q" road was a Pinkerton operator. John A. Bau"reisen, engineer of division '32'' of the Curling ton, was arrested at Aurora early this morning hy United States marshal, The charge against him is the same as that preferred against Bowles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
More Whitecap Nonsense

NEW ALBANY, Ind, July 6-The "White Caps" made raid near Valeen, Orange county, Tuesday night. Jonathan Cook, a farm hand, was dragged from his bed, tied to tree, and given 15o lashes with switches Cook is likely odie from its effects. He was charged with having slandered his dead wife. After the whipping they went to the house of Elisha Glenn, who employed Cook, and threatened him. but he secured a revolver and opened fire, driving them away
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Engineers Threaten to Strike.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 6.-Chief Ar thur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, is in Knoxville for the purpose of taking action upon threatened strike of the engineers of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road Some days ago an engi- neer was discharged for using insulting lan- guage to one of the officers of the road. A number of engineers threaten to strike unless the discharged man is reinstated. It is thought Chief Arthur will order the men to remain at work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Rischkc Must Go to His Fate.

JACKSON, Miss, July 6-Judge Lamar has dismissed the petition of Rischke, the Prussian seeking to evade the execution of an extradition writ upon which he is wanted in Prussia for murder This sustains the action of Judge Sabine, of Texas, and Rischke will be delivered to the PruSSian authorities
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Now York State Republican Clubs.

NEW, YORK, July 6-There will be state convention of Republican League clubs next Wednesday, July H., at Saratoga About 1000 delegates are expected to attend A plan of campaign will be agreed upon. Hon. l.. P. Morton, Senators Evarts and Hiscock. ex-Senator Warner Miller and Congressman Butterworth are among the invited guests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
UnYeiIed in San EranciHco.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6.-The Francis Scott Key monument, the gift of the late James Lick, was unveiled Wednesday. Among those present to witness the uuve1- ing ceremonies were eleven of Mir Keys de- scendants Two of his grandchildren drew the cord that lifted the veil from tho monu- ment. The statue is of bronze and was ex- ecuted in Rome, and is said to be one of the
 finest pieces of workmanship ill the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
The Jury's Verdict.

BOSTON, July 6-In the case of James E. Cutler, of Maiden, who has been on trial for several days charged with decoying to a house and shooting at bis brother-in -in-law, Luther H. Rowe, the jury rendered verdict of assault with intent to kill A motion will be made for a new trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
BY PRESS NEWS AsSoClATIoE
rARNELL MAKES A STATEMENT.
He DenouncCs O'Donnell and Calls the
 Times Letters Eorgeries.

LONDON, July 6.-Mr Parneu denies O'Donnell's statement that the procedure adopted in the latter's libel suit against the Times was adopted by consent of him self and other Irish leaders In the house to-day Mr Parnell denounced the letters published in the Times over his signature and produced in court as absolute for geries
 In denying in the house the authenticity of letters published in the Times Nil Parnell explained that in 1879 he changed his signature The Times fac simile of letter.dated in 1889 bore signature which he used before lS19 This waS positive proof of forgery. Uniform impression i, that Parnell has triumphantly vindicated himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
Boston,s Fire Alarm Record Beaten.

BOSTON, July o.-From midnight July to midnight July there were twenty-five fire alarms i'll Boston, which beats the record by one alarm. There was no fire of any magni- tude. A woman was run over and killed by a fire engine in East Boston, and a member of Engine No. was knocked down and trampled upon by the engine horses in How sfraet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-06
To Pay pr, Bliss Big Bill.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-Senator Voorhees, has introduced U bill in the senate to pay pr. D. W. Bliss S10, 206, in full settlement for his claim for services in the Garfield case. This sum is the amount remaining unexpended of the appropriation of S57, 900 made in 1882.