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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
A NEGRO eRuTALuy BEATEN.
Tied Hand and Foot by Two White Men
 and Horsewhipped.

and Hor~ewhipped.
 RALEIGH, April 2.-The superior court is in session here, and a case has just been de veloped that resembles in some respects that of the now infamous Kuklux It appears that young white man of the name of Blanchard, who lives in the southern part of this county. became enraged at John Rains, . young negro, because Blanchard had been told that the negro had been spreading re- ports that Blanchard had caused the wife of Rains to leave her husband. Smarting under this indignity, Blanchard took another young white man with him of the name of Hugh Woodsto the place where Rains was at work, and told Rains that he must go before . mag istrate, and settle the matter by signing what they call in the country ''lie billr This Rains refused to do, alleging that he a1only stated what his wife had said, and that be did not believe what she said
 Blanchard told him that he had lied and be had proved it on him Rains then refused to go any further, and Blanchard and Woods got out of the buggy, and tied the hands or Rains behind him Then Blanchard took his buggy whip, and thrashed Rains from his head to his heels, giving him about 25o lashes No. permanent injury was inflicted, but Rains was not able to work for two weeks His body was a perfect network of cuts, bruises and scars
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
A cONvlcT's THREAT.
After Seven Years He Keeps His Vow to
 Murder a Constable.

LITcHFIELD, Ills, April 2.-Y Yesterday fore noon Samuel Waldrop called out of his house by Thomas Davis, who registered at the St. James hotel Saturday night and claimed to be from St. Louis. As soon as Waldrop opened the door Davis asked him if he was Samuel Waldrop, and being answered in the affirmative drew revolver and shot him three times. The last shot, which struck him in the back, proved instantly fatal. Davis coolly walked away, but returned, after going two blocks, to see if his work had been thorough. He then left town, and has not yet been caught Seven years ago, 1t is said, Davis committed a robbery here, and Waldrop, being constable at the time, ar rested him. He was convicted and sent to the Joliet penitentiary for seven years. He said when he was sentenced that if he ever regained his liberty he would kill Waldrop The victim was quiet and inoffensive man, and a prominent citizen A posse is now in search of the murderer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
!, Good Attractions Offered by Manager
 Jacques This Week.

, Good Attractions Offered by Manager
 Jacques This Week.
 The Rev Dr Foster, ex-chaplain-in chief of the Grand Army will under the auspices of the St. Paul M. E. church society speak tonight upon 'Life in Andersonville prison"
 Tomorrow evening w. A. Mestayer with we'll balanced company will present "We Us & Co.," of which the Chicago News has this to say: "But the Mestayer party man age by a constant change of situation, in terspersed with good singing, to keep up the fun throughout The situations are exceedingly ludicrous and novel, and the characters all well sustained The sing ing was in some instances artistic, notably the rendition of ''Soft and Low," by the quartette Miss Vaughn has a rich con tralto voice, which would not be out of place in opera or concert. T. Willie is immense. in physique and talent, and in deed it would be hard to find fault with the actors, the play or the scenery"
 Wednesday evening Miss Maggie Mitchell will be at the opera house, appearing in ''Lorlie, or the Artists Dream" The Brooklyn Eagle says: ''Miss Mitchell ap- peals directly to the emotions of her audi ences and possesses in rare degree the faculty of moving as we'll as interesting the gallery equally with the parquet. Fan chon,' her best known play, is far too familiar to warrant any discussion The public knows precisely what it is, and the genius of George Sand, illustrated by the art and enlivened by the personality of Maggie Mitchell, seems to have provided a perennial interest for the hapless, neglect ed child of the play who grows into the faithful, affectionate and graceful woman. ,
 Robert Buchanan's drama "Alone in London" will be presented at the opera house Friday evening with Cora Tanner in the title role. Of this performance the Boston Globe says: 'It must, in truth, be said of Alone in London that 1t ss gen orally fresh and interesting, the inrushing of the water engulfng the helpless girl IS one of the finest pieces of stage mechanism which has been seen he,e. The play from beginning to end was unusually we'll mounted, and the stage setting was every thing that could be desired. As to the distribution of characters, it is safe to say that a stronger and better balanced com pany has seldom produced melodrama in ! this city Cora Tanner played the part of the wife effectively"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
An Old Negress' Eventful Life.

PITTsBURG, April 2.-At the age of 105 years, Matilda Turner, colored, completes an interesting romance In ante -bellum days she was the property of Dr. William Reed, at Woodville, Culpepper Court House, Va. Just previous to the Culpepper battle her owner sent away her three children, and she has never seen them since. Her husband was sold to Richmond slave owner before the war began. Since the war she has remained with her 'missus," daughter of Dr. Reed, until recently, when she began to find trace of her family. One of her grandchildren, Mrs. Sarah Lucas, of Rappahannock county, learned last month that her old grandmother was still living, and induced her to come to her home. The two are now living with the second grandchild, Mrs. Cochran, in the Eighteenth ward Of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
THE woMEN's COUNCIL ENDED.
Mrs. Stanton Tells of It's Great Success.
 Speakers from Abroad.

Mrs. stanton Tells of Its Great Success.
 Speakers from Abroad.
 WASHINGTON, April 2.-The Sunday night and closing session of the Women's Interna- tional council was opened with prayer by Mary H. Hunt, of Boston Miss Anthony made public the basis of organization for 8 national and international council, and the names of the officers nominated for these councils are to be elected at a business meeting today
 Mme Bogelet, the French delegate, read a brief letter expressing her pleasure at having attended the council Mime. Bogelet said that it was the first time she had ever spoken English. Her paper before the council was read in French. She was succeeded by Miss Allie Trygg, of Finland, and Mrs. Groth, of Norway, who delivered short addresses
 Mrs. Stanton delivered the closing address She said the council had been a success, and had proven that women are ready for con certed action. The letters sent by different countries shows the universal interest felt all over the world in the council. For the first convention, held forty years ago, days preparation was sufficient, but for this inter national council a years preparation was made
 She also contrasted the difference with which the press received the convention of forty years ago, and the present international council. The result of the latter must be of lasting effect. She contrasted the queen of England's jubilee with this jubilee of the women. The queen did not do a single good thing to carry down and connect her name with her jubilee, but in this, the women of Americas jubilee, the women of the world had brought the best thoughts and efforts of heart and brain. "We have done much to make our country proud of us," said Mrs. Stanton, "and we ask of her just and equit- able laws governing and making us equal to man. For the men of the nation, we ask counsel with wise women. In proportion as the circle of women extends itself, she will inspire men with broader views as to national and international questions We ask you to celebrate this woman's jubilee by placing in womans hand the ballot. When a woman has no care to take part in government, it proves that she has not a ripened mind. Woman is hedged about with old prejudices and sus- tained in these prejudices by men of common sense We are sculptors, and our life work is not to build up creeds and colors, but to roll off the loads of superstition and set the inn prisoned angel free"
 At the conclusion of Mrs Stanton's address "Auld Lang Syne' was sung, and the session closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Who Does He Belong Tor

NEW YORK, April 2.-A bright, little horned toad from away down South, fast ened to gas fixture by string. hopped cheerfully over a table in the inquiry depart ment of the postoffice on Sunday, and eyed a bottle of ink with view of taking drink The little fellow had come in box, and his destination had become obliterated from it He will be kept while, aud then, if no in quiry is made for him, he will be sent to the dead letter office. A number of this species is found in the mails. They are intelligent and harmless Sometimes little sweetened water is given to them. but they will go for days without food.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
KILLED HIS SoN-IN-LAW.
The Latter Lay in Wait with a Club to
 Brain Him.

The Latter Lay in Wait with a Club to
 Brain Him.
 PATERSON, N. J., April 2-About 8 o'clock Saturday night Ernest Urvan, German silk weaver, aged 61 years, living at No 116 OK ford street, shot and killed his son-in-law, Casper Sparlau Both lived in the same house, and they had been quarreling for some days, the neighbors say, the cause of the trouble being the dissipated habits of the young man. There had been a number of complaints and counter complaints in the police courts, and Saturday morning Urvan had Sparlau arrested and arraigned before Justice Weiss for disordsrly conduct and as- sault and battery. After Sparlau had given bail he went and got drunk, and the two men had a number of quarrels during the day. The trouble became so bad that Urvan started out in the morning little before o'clock with the avowed intention of going before the justice again and making another com plaint
 Sparlau lived on the lower floor, and as Urvan got to the foot of the stairs he found his son-in-Iaw standing there with big nick ory club in his hand. which he raised as if to hit the old man. The latter, thinking he was about to be brained, drew his revolver and shot his son-in-law twice through the head The doctors say death must have been in- stantaneous Urvan was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
rha Week,s signal of1ce Ru1letin.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The signal office weather crop bulletin for the past week re- ports the rainfall during the week generally in excess in all districts east of the Rocky mountains, the only states reporting slight deficiencies being Kansas, Texas and Indian Territory. Very heavy rains occurred in the lower Ohio valley, and generally through out the southern states, excesses ranging from four to seven inches being reported in Georgia and Alabama. The rainfall for the season has been greater than usual in the southern portion of the cotton region, and in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, Minnesota, Penn sylvania, eastern New York and in the in- terior of New England. Reports throughout the country state that everything is favorable to the seasons crops
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Rushing Through College.

But we cannot afford to initiate England in the matter of education. We have no leisure class. Everybody works. And boys rush through school and the higher schools which we, by courtesy, call colleges-to plunge into invoice books, to make briefs of titles, to gulp down as much law as they can before beginning the practice of what they will learn by their experience and that of their clients. AS to the law-which ought to be a learned profession-a long and sound preparation in the classics is almost neces- sity. Few young lawyers and few young doctors have the time for it. But for the aspirants for success in the various forms of business one or two modern languages are absolutely necessary.-New York Freeman's Journa,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Grover Cleveland was His peputv.

BUFFALO, April 2.-Cyreneus ?. C. Torrance, a prominent lawyersof Erie county, for many years law partner of Henry F. Allen, of the state board of claims, died at his home in Gowanda yesterday, aged 62 years. In 1863 he was elected district attorney of Erie county, and appointed as his deputy Grover Cleveland, now president of the United States Later Mir. Torrance was candidate for state senator, but was defeated by Sherman S. Rogers He served two terms on the board of supervisors. MT. Torrance was learned in the law, and was powerful advocate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
A Rare nIissal Found.

MONTREAL, April 2.-A literary treasure, in the shape of a paschal missal, dating back to 1792, and in a perfect state of preservation, has been unearthed at the Notre Dame church, and was read by Cure Sentenne, at the Easter service The missal was printed by the famous house of Heinrich Reiss, of Vienna, and is the only copy of its kind on this continent. Its covers, which consist of a framework of massive silver, wrought with eight splendid medallions, have been restored. and the escutcheons and other devices of rare artistic flnish preserved
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Run Down by a Train.

READING, Pa, April 2-While Rev. Clay ton Mumma, of this city, and Rev. John Conrad, of Schoeneck, Lancaster county, yes terday afternoon, were walking on the rail- road track near Bushongs furnace, the Pottsville passenger train came along, and both were run down. MT. Mumma died a few minutes after the accident. Mir Conrad was taken to the hospital. but his injuries are of such a character that he cannot recover. Mr. Conrad was just about moving to this city, having preached his first sermon in the Mennonite church here yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Drowned Himself in the Delaware.

TRENTON, April 2.-Albert D. Smith, trunk and harness dealer, drowned himself Saturday ill the Delaware. Before jumping into the stream he wrote letter to Cashier Charles Whitehead, of the First National bank, in which, it is said, he alleged financial embarrassment as the cause of the deed. He wrote that his body would be found immedi- ately in the rear of the state house. It was found near there yesterday afternoon. He was about 40 years old, and he leaves wife and young daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02

William sWalter Phelps House Burned.
 ENGLEwooD, N. J., April 9 2--William Wal ter Phelps house was destroyed by fire last night; loss, $75,O0O MT. Phelps is in New York. The family were forced to take refuge with neighbors The fire was caused
 by the explosion of Illuminating gas in the art gallery. {.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Wreck of the Steamer Swallow.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2-The steamer City of Rio de Janeiro brings China advices to the effect that the British steamer Swallow struck on some rocks off Naoma Islands, Feb 9, and sank, and that thirty-one persons, who put off from the vessel in small boats, are supposed to be lost. The captain and a number of the crew and passengers saved themselves by clinging to the rigging. The body of the engineer, who was aboard one of the missing boats was recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Theft at a Coroner's Inquest.

NEW YORK, April 2.-While Coroner Lino. say was holding an inquest over the body of an infant child of Henry Richards, that had died suddenly at the parents residence, Will liamsburg, James O'Brien, 19 years of age, stole into the room where the dead child lay. and leaning over the coffin took from hook gold watch and chain valued at $50, and the property of Mir. Richards He was mak- ing bee line for the street when policeman appeared on the scene and took him into GUS tody. O'Brien made a determined resistance before he would submit to arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Floods in Virginia.

PETERSBURG, April 1.-The recent rains have caused floods in all the streams, which are higher now than they have been for twenty years. Many bridges have been washed away, and number of washouts have occurred. The Atlantic & Danville Railroad in some places is so badly washed that travel over the road has been abandoned. On the Surrey, Sussex and Southampton Rail- road wreck was caused by a washout, but no one was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Emil BesseI Reported Dead.

BALTIMORE, April 2.-A private dispatch was received here yesterday stating that Dr. Emil Bessel, the Arctic explorer is dead at Stuttgart, Germany. Dr. Bessel was we'll known in Baltimore and Washington, having resided for some time at the Smithsonian institute. He took part in the Arctic expe- dition in 1869 on the German ship Albert, and penetrated the ice as far as latitude s2 16. He was born in Heidelberg in 1S47
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Some Money for Mrs. Cleveland.

WARSAW, N. Y., April 2.-Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland is going to have some pin money. The heirs to the Col. John B. Folsom estate found the Rudolf ffteen-acre farm and the McCabe lot at Folsomdale, in the town of Bennington, N. Y., unproductive and run ming down. Four of the heirs-atlaw, who are minors, made application to the courts for the sale of the same, for which they had an offer of $75O. Mrs. Cleveland receives an eighth of the amount, less the costs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
No Trouble on the Alton Road.

CHICAGO April 2.-The Alton officials re- ported last night that there was no trouble at their yards. The St. Paul road secured large number of new men yesterday and was enabled to dispose of it's freight business easily. The Burlington handled no freight, but will have a full force working to-day. Yesterday afternoon the Fort Wayne strikers held meeting and agreed to return to work if the company would not handle Burlington cars. This decision was reported to the super intendent, who informed the men that they would not be taken back unless they agreed to work on any cars that were offered, Bur- ington included. The men after considerable debate decided to postpone their decision in the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Easter Sunday in New York.

NEW YORK, April 2-Easter Sunday was a beautiful day, and churches were crowded with worshipers, the usual gorgeous display of feminine costume being observed. The musical services were elaborate in both Catholic and Protestant churches, but espe- cially at the cathedral, where part of the pro- gramme was Beethoven's Grand Mass in c major, rendered by g quartette and Q chorus of seventy voices, assisted by band of thirty -fivs pSacaR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
.The Hon. ID. N. White Dead.

PTrTsBURe, Pa, April L-The Hon. D. N. White died at .45 o'clock yesterday morn ing. He was born in Warehan, Mass, in 1895, was editor of The Pittsburgh Confer ence Journal, now The Christian Advocate, and also of The Pittsburgh Gazette. He was elected to the state legislature in 1869 and re- elected several terms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Girls as Thievex

CARTHAGE, Ills, April 2.-The sensational discovery has just been made that the whole ssie robbery of millinery and dry goods stores at La Harpe, in this county, is the work of four young girls, aged from 10 to IS. The chiidren's parents are prostrated with grief, an offer to make amends 1t is thought all of the thieves have not been secured, and a thorough investigation will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Farmers to Form a Trust.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 2.-A call has been issued for a convention to be held at Topeka, May l, for the purpose of organizing the farmers trust Circulars have been sent to tle governors of all the states west of the Mississippi and to Illinois and Wisconsin to send delegates to the convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
The Rich Hill Disaster.

KANSAS CITY, April 2.-The latest reports from Rich Hill place the total number of deaths from the explosion at twenty-four. It is now reasonably certain that no more bodies are in the ruins MT. Keith, one of the owners of the mine, thinks that an overcharge of powder caused the disaster, and declares that there has been no gas in the mine. At the coroners inquest Dr. Allen testified that the dead miners were all asphyxiated. None of them were burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02

NEW YORK, April 2.-The Herald yester- day morning printed in full Mir. Jay Gould's letter attacking MT. Bennett, and made no comment except that 'Whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad, i" and that MT. Gould's departure from his usual silent methods of warfare must indicate that he is in tight place, and has to resort to extreme measures in the effort to save himself. The other papers print the letter without com ment. The Herald's reporters were refused a copy of the letter at MT. Gould's office, but got one elsewhere.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
E.x. Kin.lsx found Dead.

HIGHLAND FALLS, N. Y., April 2-Mr. Edward V. Kinsley, brother-in-law of ex- Secretary Chandler, of the United States navy, was found dead in bed at his summer residence in this village. Coroner Miller has taken the case in charge until the arrival of Mrs. Kinsley, who is visiting relatives in New uor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Two counterfeiters Caurht,

BOSTON, April 2.-vincent Chorilio and his wife. Gusvanna, were arrested in Chelsea Saturday night for passing counterfeit silver dollars. In bag which the woman threw away were found thirty-one counterfeit dol lars. The couple are believed to belong to a gang, some members of which were arrested a few months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Jumped Into the Icebox.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, April 2.-Ella Angel, a patient at the Insane Asylum, broke away from her attendant about 10 o'clock yester day morning while exercising, and, running to an icebox, jumped in head foremost. When the body was recovered life was ex- tinct. The woman came from Nodawav county, and has been at the asylum about three months. The attendant was exoner- ated from blame.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02

NEW YORK, April 1.-At meeting of the Brewers Employees Association yesterday it was decided not to order strike, in spite of the refusal of the employing brewers to sign the contract insisted upon, but to put boy colt on the beer of two or three of the firms, leaving the strike question undecided for the present. It was not given out which brewers had been selected as the victims of the boy colt The Beer Drivers association afterward met and resolved to support the boycott as soon as the firms are named
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
Thuuder in a snov,tor,n.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., April "A violent nowstorm occurred here yesterday after noon- While the snow was falling in clouds several vivid flashes of lightning were noticed, each followed by peals of thunder. The electrical display lasted about fifteen minutes. After it the air became warmer, and the snow turned into rain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02

The funeral of N. J. Titus took place yesterday afternoon from his late resi- denee on North Main street, the Rev L. F. Baker of the Advent church officiating. The pail bearers were from Wadhams' post, which, with Chatfeld camp, attended the funeral ill body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02

Editor Charles A. Dana is 70 years old, yet no man walks up Broadway with jaun- tier air than he.
 We are through inventory and settled down to hard work. New Goods andtlow Prices predominate. D. c. Calender & Go, Jewellers and Watchmakers, and Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-02
A Narrow Escape.

DAYTON, O., April 2.-The wife of Allen Myers was crossing the bridge over Lost Creek with a child in buggy, when flood washed them away. The woman, by catch ing on the overhanging branches, kept her. self and the child afioat till she struck a tree quarter of a mile down the stream, which enabled her to throw the child on the bank and crawl out herself