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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24

THE House printing committee who have been Investigating into the alleged crooked accounts of Public Printer Benedict put in a good days work yesterday, and found MT Benedict prepared to give an account of his stewardship and anxious that the country should know the inner workings of his office. He testified that the total ex- pense of the printing office during the fis- cal year ending June 3O 1887, was $2, ,5OO,- O7S; for 1886, $2, 762, ,56O; and for 1885, s2,- 634 ,469. He said the labor roll in July, August, and September, 1886, was the largest in the history of the office, and it had been reduced $43,0OO in the core spending months of 1887. More work had been executed, higher wages paid, and bet ter material used in 1887. The total saving from the reduction of the labor roll was $150,O00 or $2O0,0O0. Twelve thousand dollars year had been saved by change in the system of paying the employees, who were also enabled to make more time, and consequently earn more money. The waste of paper in the press room had been re- duced at least $12,00O per annum during his administration, and the binders were finishing book and half a day more than they formerly did. When he first took charge the stable had in it twenty horses when Congress was not in session now it had twelve. In purchasing type he received the discount allowed all purchas- CTS of type, and his bills showed it. His eleven-cent ink was better than the forty cent ink left by his predecessor in the of fee, for the latter was full of varnish and not fit for good work. The roller compost tions in use in the office when he came in were unfit for use It cost 45 cents pel pound, and he now paid 28 cents. Crude turpentine, for which 15 cents had beer paid, he now bought for cents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24

THE investigation into the sugar trust in New York state will probably knock that concern to pieces before it was fairly under way. Philadelphia and Boston refneries are now underselling the trust, and as the trust must meet their prices to be success full it's profits will be largely decreased. The members of the trust who expected immense profits will, of course, be dis gusted with cries turn of affairs, and many will in all probability withdraw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24

IT takes Philadelphia man to crawl into 3 very small hole and successfully cover his tracks. The following letter, which is was recently received by the postmaster at Chicago:
 DEAR S1R:-I trust you will pardon me for ad- dressing you these few lines but will depend on your manhood and generosity to look leniently on me- herewith 'ncose letter to Miss D., which sincerely hope and trust you will for ward Before doing so you have my permission to open or read-or, better, will send one to you unsealed The lady is my affianced wife. She seen me take, as she supposed, the 11:5O tram from Philadelphia to Chicago on Tuesday, Janu- ary 24. but only took local train and gave way to my curse-drunkenness It she knew It It would break her heart, and promised her let ter by next Monday from Chicago, and ask you to kindly help me out of this d. serape, and the favor you grant will call on your head the bless ings of a repenting and heart-broken man.
 T. F. C.
 In the enclosed letter to the future Mrs T. F. O., the writer gave a glowing descrlp- ton of the architectural beauties of Chica- go, and in his enthusiasm wrote of things that don't exist there at all. The obliging postmaster compiled with the request, but used an official envelope, and the wri, el had to do some explaining after all. But from all accounts he proved equal to tl ( occasion, and the course of true love fol him still runs smoothly. If that man car shake off the curse he speaks of, we would not be surprised if he one day blossomee out as full-fedged Pennsylvania states
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24
THE Philadelphia Record proceeds wit

THE Philadelphia Record proceeds with this tknock down argument to interest the women of the land in it's peculiar free trade doctrines: "When a sewing woman slips on her thimble (taxed 25 per cent) and threads her needle (taxed 25 per cent) with thread (taxed 55 per cenD and snips it off with scissors (taxed 35 per cent) and sews button taxed 25 per cent) on her hus- bands winter flannel shirt (taxed 6S per cent), she is quite unconscious in her effort to get on in the world how the blessed tar iff bears down upon her. Probably not one woman in the land ever thinks of it. .''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24
THE SAME OLD CHESTNUT.

When Gen s. w. Kellogg told the audi ence at the Republican league club banquet in New Haven last night that he was some what of a chestnut he hit nearer to the truth than he did later in his remarks on the tariff. Gen Kellogg is credited with saying, among other things, the following:
 The Repul can party is in favor of a tariff re- vision, and during the next three years that party is going to revise it. The Democratic party has always howled about tariff revision. With the exception of one term the Democrats have had control of congress during the last fourt en years. That party has not had brains enough to revise the tariff, and the only time that it has been revised was when the Republican party re- vised 1t.
 The Republican party has never, except in its platform, favored any equitable tariff revision. A few tariff reformers in its ranks have joined with the Randall fac tion, but whether it was in good faith o1 to strengthen the opposition to Carlisle it is doubtful. When the Democratic party in the lower house has done any thing to reform the tariff it's work has been killed by Republican senate. The state ment by Gen Kellogg that the Democratic party has not had brains enough to revise the tariff is the spontaneous jargon of { rattle headed speaker. The young me1 who base their political alliance on the ho headed utterances of Gen Kellogg will no have very firm foundation to stand on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24

SAID ex-Gov Harrison at the banquet of the Republican league club in New Haven last night: "It is child's play to say that the Democratic party is conspiracy hun gry and thirsty to do harm to the country. As many good men are Democrats as Re- publicans" He might have added: The Democratic party is the party that is al- ways found on the side of the people, bat ting for the working classes and opposing greed and monopoly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-24

We are through inventory and settled down to hard work. New Goods and low Prices predominate. D. c. Calender & Go, Jewellers and Watchmakers, and 3 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn.
 English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Prunes for $1. Oranges, Lemons and Swtet EUtdhbe3 at VI N LAdds. .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
Shnridln's Burial.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Tho funeral of
General Sheridan which will take place
on Saturday, while not on n great scale,
will be imposing because of the character
of the attendance, and rs impressive as the
forms of the Catholic Church can make it.
The lot set apart at Arlington will be con-
secrated in advance by the bishop. ST.
Matthew's Church will he prepared for tho
occasion, and leading dgnitarieS of the
Church in the East will take part in burial
masses and ceremonies. Special music Will
he prepared. The President and Cabinet, the
foreign Legations the leading officers of
the army and navy, will be present, and
the Loyal Legion and the Grand Army
organization will be fully represented.
Congress will send committees and large
company Of distinguished men from all
parts of the Union will he here. Troops
have been ordered from New York llarbOr
and Fortress Monroe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
An Iutirmary Horror.

VAN VERT, O., Aug. 5.-On the 18th Of
June n Russian named Carl Novacasskia,
an inmate of the Van Vert County In
firmary, was missing. His whereabouts
were not known until yesterday, when his
body was found floating in n we'll at that
institution. This well is used by paupers
for all purposes. A fence separating the
males and females passes over the center
of it, and there are two pumps, one on each
side OF the fence. From these pumps the
water supply is obtained, 1t is claimed
however, that the superintendent draws
water from another well. The water used
by the pauperS was discolored and gave
an offensive smell. This led yesterday
blanks were remiiiiv;ff tiiat Jpn, Two loose
was revealed. Floating on the top OF the
water was the bloated, decaying form OF
the missing man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
PROMPTLY CHECKED.
Sudden Break for Liberty in the Louis
vile Work House.
Quick Action OF . Guards Winchester
Averts Panic, Though an In
mates Life IL the Cost.

LOUISVILLE KY, Aug 6.-Arche Reed,
prisoner in attempting daring escape
from the work house this morning, was
shot down by the guard and instantly
killed, He, with ffty-one other prisoners,
were going to work and had just reached
the outer wall preparatory to assignments
with the stone-quarry, when, with "m'
Clark, they broke away in dead run for
liberty. For a moment il looked like
every prisoner confined in the institution
would escape, as the daring, though haz-
ardous attempt of Reed and Clark in
spired them all with hope of freedom, but
prompt measures on the part OF the guards
in charge and the clicking of some half
dozen Winchesters, held at bay somo half
hundred of as desperate and reckless lot
of men as ever broke the civil laws. Guard
Whitlow was the first to notice the
break away of Reed and Clark, and he
Immediately called out Halt! halt" but
the fugitives took no more notice of the
ominous cry than to increase their speed,
Two shots at the fleeing men sounded
nearly as one and Reed, a moment later,
was seen to throw up his hands. lap into
the air and fall When reached the fatally
wounded man was barely alive. He lived
two minutes longer, when, with few
convulsive gasps and the usual DEATH
rattle, the fellow expired. Clark, the other
prisoner, was more fortunate than his COM
panion. He continued to run, crossed the
creek and made his escape. The bullet that
caused Reeds death was Of 3S-caliber, the
weapon used being Winchester rifle.
The ball entered between the third
and fourth ribs, passed through both
lungs, and caused internal bleeding that
finally caused the heart to stop beating.
Guard Whitlow says he did not attempt to
kill Reed, but fred at him more to intimi-
date other prisoners, who seemed nervous
ly awaiting chance to overpower and
perhaps kill the guards and escape. The
shooting had the desired effect, as no
other trouble was experienced in inducing
| the other inmates to return TO their cells
Reed was twenty one years old and was
sent to the Work House last Thursday for
carrying concealed deadly weapons. He
had the reputation of being Of a recklessly
| daring disposition, and has been in num-
crous brols and shooting scrapes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
GREAT SWINDLER.
Fifty Thousand Dollars Are Added "
Against Him In Canada, and the Fly
Cops Are After Him.

Fifty Thousand Dollars Are Added "
Against Him in Canada, and the Fly
Cops Are After Him.
MONTREAL, QUE, Aug. 5.-William s.
Hickman, who two years ago ran away
from Boston to Canada, after swindling
people in that city out OF 900, is again
fugitive from justice. This time the Cana
dian officers are after him, and his stoal-
ings and spols amount to 5000 Aperfect
shower Of warrants have been issued for
his arrest during ike past few days, and
half dozen baiiffs have done nothing else
but watch his residence and scour the city
and surrounding towns. By means OF
fraudulent system of banking, by which,
under the pretext OF unlimited time
he loaned money right and left
on real and personal property, only to
foreclose at the earliest opportunity, he
secured large sums. His last venture was
undertaken last winter, when he sudden
ly became prominent as the promoter OF a
new ice company, which was got up for the
benefit of the butchers of this vicinity. He
secured the signatures OF many butchers
to a contract which afterward turned out
to be promssary notes. Finally warrants
for his arrest were issued, and he was cap
tured Thursday, but on promise to ap-
pear in court was released, and to-day is
non est. 1t is supposed that he has gone
to Philadelphia His total stealings were
figured up to $4,000. Detective Kelert is
on his track, and left tonight for New
York, Philalephia and New Orleans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11

Interesting Electrical Experiments al
Columbia College
Evidence That the Subject Experienced No
Pain From the Electric Current.

EEw YORK, Aug. 3,-The death dealing
qualities Of the ALTERNATE" electrical cur
rent were again practically demonstrated
this morning in the School of Mines OF
Columbia College. Schuyler s. Wheeler,
electrical expert of the board of electrical
control, was among those present The
6rst subject placed in the cage on the
platform was black mongrel dog, weigh
ing sixty-one pounds, twenty -four inches
in height, and forty two inches in length
He was in good physical condition, and
his resistance" was found to be ten
thousand ohms. An alternate cur
rent of 27,Gl6 volts was passed through
the dog for a period Of five seconds.
During this time the dog was silent and
motionlcss. The only outward indication
of the effect of the electrical current was
slight rigidity. When the current was
switched off the dying brute gave three
gasping respiratons and was dead, al
though the heart beats were noticeable for
ninety seconds. The last dog weighed
iftythree pounds. The resistance was
found to reach the extraordinary figure OF
was 22i. While the current passed through
him the dog omitted several feeble crIes,
but at the expiration of five seconds dura-
ton of the current he became wild with
terror. His howings were pitaodS,
and he desperately wriggled part OF
his body through the wires of the cage in
a vain effort to escape from the torture. In
few minutes the terror stricken brute
calmed down and then lay quietly on the
floor of the cage. Seemingly he was un'
injured. Then the dcmonstrator switched
into him a current of 23i volts for period
of thirty seconds. The dog neither howl
ed or wriggled-simply Strengthened out
and died Respiration continued every
three seconds for fully half minute and
the heart pulsated for over two minutes.
| As in the other experiments it was sta'ed
| that the subject had not experienced any
pa in from the elect rio current
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
SHERIDAN IS DEAD.
Inc Gallant Soldier Passed AWAY
Sunday Night
at 1920, Surrounded by His Tomuv
s""den ana Unexpected End of "A
Life Full of Noble and
Heroic Deeds.
ms tAsr MOMENT

MS LAST MOMENTS.
NoNQrirr, Mass, Aug. G.-Gcncral Shcrj
oan died at lO;2op m yesterday. There we're
signs of heart failure at $3.50, previous TO
which there had been no unfavorable indica
tlon. The General had been somewhat rest.
less on account of the heat, but seemed gen.
erally bright and cheerful yesterday, His
voice was strong, he took fun nourishment
ana slept occasionally as usual. The doctors
and the family were in hopeful spirits. Mrs.
Sheridan and the doctors went 10 the hotel
for supper at seven o'clock and on return.
ing the usual preparations for the nigbt
were made. Colonel Sheridan said "rood
night to his brother about y:20 and went
to the hotel.
No apprehension was felt When the bad
symptoms appeared Drs. Matthews and
ORcilly applied tho remedies which had
been effective in former attacks, but thev
now had no effect, and the General gradual
ly sank into complete unconsciousness. end
ing in the quiet cessation of life at lO:2O d,
m. Mrs. Sheridan, the sisters Mahan and
Justinan, and the body-scrvant, Klein.
were present during the Generals last mo-
mcntS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Aug, 3.-It is report
ed on good authority that Isaac H. Vincent,
senten2tG Of fifteen years Tor eeiibeaz'em6nt
of S225,00O of the States money, will soon
cry of Nincent's shortage four years ago it
has often been rumored that several prom
inent men We're implicated, and had re-
ceived a consideral amount of the money.
1t is said that Vincent has confided to
friend that he was preparing a full state
would make public the names of the part
les implicated and the amounts they re-
caiypl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
A destructive storm.

C,Ro Ill.,, Aug. GA terrific wind ana anu
roin storm prevailed hero Yesterday lor
nnnr,y ,"," m hour which did considerable dam
age in the city and on the river; IN" mi,Cs M n
hlow at tho rate of about siNty nl..,S sT G' n'
TOur D,Uw for ten minutes, and tho rain ieIl In ln
torrents. Hundreds of trees were dow paom'
'U,,p 1"wn in all parts of the city, and fences,
uom ,'',0 u and m awnings were strcwn along tne
SHE ,.e,,,s Tho roof of the engine room oil Tue
~",a'' T,";rn elevator was destroyed aud two ware
.",,sos S",o wero blown down in the upper par'
of tho city. On the river a oaigo % ., - 'y" ,n,
&c containing 5000 bushels belonging " W ,r', WV
y" prowns Of Pittsburgh, was broken IN WV
and sunk
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
THE BOWERY FIRE.
Two More Bodics Taken From the Ruins
Making Nineteen Who are Known to


Two More Bodies Taken From the HUNS
Making Nineteen Who are Known to
Have Been Killed.
fnMifT%g MoFKv AtgagE;;.5.- AVE; 5.-The report OF this tins
confirmed. One of them had so entirely
lost'semblauce of human shape as to be ms
taken for roll Of burned cloth. 1t was
passed by under that impression FRIDAY
nirht. The bodies found Saturday morning
were takon to the morguc, and the tiremen'
having overhaued the building from cellar
to roof. left it in charge of the fire patrol
Shortly before noon Lawyer stern, VINO
owned the building, appeared on the scene
and requested the iiremCn to make another
search. so as to make doubly sure that no
bodies are in the building. This will be
done. Mr. Stern is making arrangements
IN bury all the victims at his own expense
He saws that this is least he can do Tor the
relatives of the unfortunate victims.
Inquiries were made Of the police for ADra-
ham Schroeder, who is missing IL Is almost
certain that he is among the dead who were
taken to the morgue Friday night. A
brother of a young tailor named Levin iuaue
inouiries concerning Levin, who, he SAID, ne
has not seen since the fire. The police oe-
lieye that he is one of thcvictims. HIS case
is an exceedingly sad one. His wife ana
little child are now on the ocean en- route TO
ioin him in this country.
There are nine unidentified bodies at the
morrue victims of the fire. Nearly all oi
the unidentified bodies are burned beyond
any hone of recognition. Lyman Graft th'
tailor who lost his wife and two children ny
the fire, was ptiful object as he Wen'
from one black mass to the other IN search
OF the body of his wife s,..
He was sure he recognized 1t in one oil tt'
charrcd bodies but lady friend having III
formed him there We're corsets on llle ~
mains. and as he knew that his WlIe Wor'
none, he sadly concluded that the oody wa
no, hers. He was about to leave the mor9u'
when Il wagon drove up with body r'toN
cred from the ruins Saturday morh'us
which he recognized as that Of his Wllo
This is the woman which Friday mgh' re
ports said gave birth to child WINE COZ, con
srcd in her burning room, but an exahl'li"
tion proves the report untrue
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
John son Doa1.

CINCINNATI, Aug. John Robinson, the
veteran Snowman, passed TO his eternal
day morning, there being present at the
time his three sons, John, jr, Gilbert and
Charles, his nephew, Boyd Robinson, and
other members of his family. The disease
which carried him of was cirrhosis of the
liver, from which he had suffered at inter-
walls for four years past. He was aged 81
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
THE POLICE KNEW MCDONALD
As a Cowardly Thief Who Never Bisked
an Encounter Like the Train Tragedy.


NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Tho police Of this
city are well acquainted with the career OF
"Blinky" Morgan, who was hung yester-
day at Columbus, o., for the murder of
Detective Hullgan, now that he has re-
vealed r'nself ns Chai. Mcdonald. Hn
was an Eng iisl thief who went by tie
name of C2arles Cooper, Charles Morgan
and "Blinky" Morgan, by reason of de-
feet in one of his eyes. His picture is in
the rogues gallery, and he trained with
the Red Leary gang. His speciality was
that of store burglar, and he was a cow
ardly thief, never taking risks. For that
reason his crime in Ohio is surprise to
the New York police. He was once sent to
prison here for urelary, and, after he had
served his sentence he left the nejghbor-
hood
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11

BRmNGHAM ALA, Aug. lightning
struck in the very midst of a colored pro-
tractcd meeting near Noilets, Montgomery
County, instantly killing three colored
men, Prince Davis, jeff Powers and ChaS.
Alhcrton. They were sitting ont in a
buggy under tree in front of the church
when the bolt struck the tree. They never
knew what struck them. The mule attached
to the buggy was also killed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
EXCHANGED WIVES.
An Arrangement Between Tarmers In
Tennessee Which Has Not Proved Salts

factory.
CHATTAHoOGA, Tenn, Aug, 5.--There ia
big sensation at Cleveland, Tenn, over
the swapping Of wives by VIM. Van Pat
ten aud r, E. Brooks, which has just come
to light. The trade took place three weeks
ago. Van Patten and Brooks came south
two years ago from Michigan, and bought
farms three miles from Cleveland.
The families have always been on
the best of terms, there being two chill
dren in each family. By the consent
of both husbands aud wives the two
men traded partners three weeks ago, and
tie trade has proved very satisfactory un-
til yesterday, when Van Patten went to
Cleveland and consulted a lawyer to ascer.
tain if he could not compel Brooks to trade
back. Mrs. Brooks is entirely satisfied
with Van Patten, and is willing to live
with him. Brooks is said to have got the
best of the bargain, as Mrs. Way Patten is
beautiful woman. Prominent citizens Of
Cleveland threaten to take hand in the
matter tomorrow by having all of the
parties arrested.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
Something New I'm TclcvraDhy,

New YORK, Aug. 3.-Prof Elisha Gray,
of Highland Park, H., has obtained let
ters patent, dated July 81, 1sSs, for n COM
bination of instruments called the teanto-
graph, consisting OF n transmitter and a
receiver and designed for transmitting
by the sender in his own handwriting,
thus doing away with skilled operators,
The invention is based on the discovery Of
new principle in controlling the electric
current, whereby a pulsatory current is
produced-all previous attempts to trans
nit handwriting having been based on
the use of variable current.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11
Schoilcll Next In Rank.

WASHINGTON, Aug. with the death
of General Sheridan the rank of Lieuten-
ant General lapscs. The command of the
Army OF the United States falls TO the
ranking Major General. There are now
three Major Generals-Schoheld Howard
and Crook-General Schotleld being the
ranking or senior appointment If Con-
gress should create the position Of Lieuten-
antGeneral tho appointment thereto
would be made by the President from the
list OF Major Generals.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-08-11

New YORK, Aug. THE recent sudden
changes in the weather have had the ef-
feet of suddenly developing pleuro-pncu-
monia among the cattle in and about this
city. IN West Chester County THO dam
!, = -, disease he's broken onsto an alarm
liiB 'Al'Hl' TIM "-.' go. af AulrlhN 49,
dustry has ordered the destruction Of over
300 head of cattle belonging to Mcssrs.
Emhric Hill, Charles Hill and Joseph
Schwab. The value of these infected AMI
mails is estimated at over $4,000.