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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
What sherman Saws OF Gran,.

said to Gen. Sherman: General, was not
Grant, after all, one of the most remarkable
characters which have come across your
orbitF'
eyes" said Sherman, ''Grant was simply
= wonder. To think of that man in his SIM
plicity, in his want of pretention and in his
great success, staggers oil of the examples
you can get out of the books. I was at West
Point, in what you might call the senior class,
when Grant came in there as a pleb. 1t
might be said with truthfulness that he made
no impression at all as a cadet, except as a
good writer. As student he was not eifec-
tive. But he made military policy of his
own, apparently derived upon observation,
taking advantage of the simple things which
occurred to him, and he figured in one of the
great wars of history man almost soli-
tary and alone. Gath in Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
The Department of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The house COM
mittee on agriculture yesterday decided to
report favorably the Hatch bill to create a
new executive department, to be known as
the department of agriculture. The bill is
amended by striking out all reference to the
inclusion of the labor bureau in the new ds-
partment. The resolution introduced by Mr..
Felton,, of California, providing for the print
ing of 10000 add .Sional copies of the second
edition of the special report of the depart
ment of agriculture on insects affecting the
orange plant was acted upon favorabiy, as
was also the resolution providing for the
printing of $4,000 copies of the special report
on the white scale and other insects affecting
the orange and other fruit trees in California.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
THE CENTRAL MARKET.

as those Of poultry, while of eggs there are
sold about 100000 worth. Beneath the
Halles are 1900 cellars for the storage OF
goods.
The visitor to the Halles will find exhibited
for sale many articles of food not appreciated
i'll America. Frogs and salails may be seen in
large quantities.
the Danes de la Halles. who in vigor and
volubility are a match for the stoutest fish
wife, have on various occasions played a
prominent part in political history. In 1871
they took it into their heads to call on Louis
XVI at Versailles, and invite him to Paris
and in 1871, when the commune arrested the
cure of st. Eustache, they waited upon the
rulers and announced their intention of hav-
ing their priest restored to them, that he
might celebrate mass on Easter day. They
threatened, if their demand was refused, to
te.ke The matter in their own hands. The
ladies, as usual, had their way, and the COM
mune surrendered at discretion.]
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Editors will Meet at Lake G

SCs
ALBANY, Feb. 16.-The following officers
and members of the New York Press associa-
tion met last evening at the Stanwix hail to
formulate a programme and decide upon q
place of meeting for the next annual conven-
tion of that body: j. G. P. Holden, Yonkeri
Gazette, and j. H. Knapp, Auburn Adver
tiser, members of executive committee; B. S
Berry, Norwich Telegraph; E. H. Butle;
Buffalo News; A. A. Smith, Ogdensbui
Journal; W. e. Leaning, Gloversvile Intel
igencer; J. H. Farrell Albany Press; A. o.
Bunnell, secretary and treasurer, Dansville
Advertiser. A discussion followed on the
merits of Lake George, Saratoga and Catskill
for the holding of the annual convention.
Lake George was finally chosen, as Offering
the best opportunities for rest and recreation.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
IaSSoed BY Gypsies.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 16.-There is
great excitement in this city over brutal
outrage which was perpetrated yesterday on
a little 11-year-old boy named James Will
iams by gypsies. The lad was captured with
a lasso, which was thrown around his neck
He was hauled into the wagon almost choked
to death. The gypsies took him to Lookout
mountain, where they stopped for a few
hours The boy began crying, and was tied
with ropes and brutally beaten, SO that his
body is covered with stripes. He was after
ward tied to tree and kept prisoner while
the gypsies made preparations to proceed on
ceed on their journey. The little fellow
finally made his escape, and running a dis
tance of four miles reached his home at )
o'clock. Officers are in pursuit
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
coReIN BEFORE the COMMITTEE
Ria Positive Declarations Cause a Feet.
in. of Alarm In the Mine Regions,

His Positive Declarations Cause a Feet.
in,. of Alarm In the Mine Regions,
PHILApELPH1A, Feb. 16.--The house com
mittee appointed to investigate the strike on
the Reading railroad system met at the Con-
tinental hotel and examined President Corbin
of the Reading railroad company.
Mr.. Corbin said that when running on full
time tie Reading system employed about
10000 men in or about the mines, and there
are now about 1000 employed Every effort
had been made to get the men to mine the
coal at such prices as, in competition with
other coal operators, the company could
afford to pay. The Reading miners had been
paid on an average better wages than any
other miners in the state Among other
things he said:
eve are and have been willing to take up
the question of read justinent of wages if the
men will return to work. We don't care
whether the men belong to labor organiza-
ions or not. We will not seek to find them
out, but we will put to work all miners who
apply at our collieries and ask no questions,
but if there is no more coal mined from the
Schuylkill region until we are compelled to
mine it by discharging men who have come
to us in our trouble and s.ood by us to make
way for the strikers, no more will ever be
mined while have influence enough to pre-
vent it"
Mr.. Corbin gave history of the strike
now in progress ON the railroad system and
its causes. He said the whole trouble arose
from the attempt of the Knights Of Labor to
refuse to handle freight sent to the Reading
system from mines where there was a strike
in progress. In speaking Of the strikers who
refused to come back when an opportunity
was given them, on Tuesday, Dec. 81, after
the Knights had ordered them out, Mr.. Cor
bin said: "In this way there were about 2 800
men laid off the rolls, and none of them shall
come back while am president Of the road. y
READING, Feb. 16.-There is intense alarm
in the coal regions over the publication of Mr..
Corbil-'s testimony and the fact that the
Reading company have imported several car
loads OF Italians to take the places of the
striking miners. 1t is feared that there may
be an outbreak at any moment As there
will be more of the foreigners brought on to-
day and tomorrow, and as the ranks of the
idlers will doubtless be augmented tomorrow
by a strike of the mine engineers and firemen,
the trouble which is fomenting is momentarily
anticipated
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
The Woman In tho Case.

QUEBEC, Feb. 16.-There have been si1
arrests in connection with the murder of
young Pousant on Monday night. The woman
in the case is Mrs. Leger Leclerc, a handsome
b unette of % years. She had several para
mours, and this excited the jealousy of Napo-
leon Leclerc, her brother-in-law, who lived
with her and her husband. Pousant, who was
but 81 years Of age, acted as messenger for
one St Jean, with whom Mrs Leclerc had
arranged to elope. Previous to the murcer
Napoleon Leclerc attacked the woman with a
dagger, but she escaped Pousant soon after
arrived at the house with two companions
and as they were about to enter Leclerc
rushed out and stabbed Pousant through the
ll1no
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
rhieves Ransack a Parsonage.

PATERSON, N j., Feb. 16.-The parsonage
of the First Presbyterian church, on Market
street, was entered by thieves last evening
while the family were at prayer meeting
Every room in the house was ransacked thor
ou2hly. A good watch and chain, bracelets
and pin belonging to the pastors wife,
silver spoons opera glasses and other articles
were taken. The thieves also took Mr. Nib
lar's Sunday suit, considerably leaving their
own dilapidated garments in exchange. The
total value of the articles taken is $500 or
$600 Thsse is no clew to the identity Of the
twtaaEso Il wht6n' tlsexvWets lxotst1V thysk
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Attempted Wife Murder and Suicide.

YORK, Pa, Feb 16.-Yesterday o. P.
Truett, formerly of this city, but recently a
resident of Harrisburg, while visiting his
father-in-law with his wife and two children,
shot his wife and then attempted suicide
Truett went down to the postoftice about an
hour before the occurrence to mail some let
ters, and upon his return to the house ap-
preached his wife, who was nursing sick
child, drew a revO!ver and Immediately
opened fire upon her. Three shots were fired,
one taking effect in the side of the nose, pass
ing downward, knocking out several teeth
and cutting the tongue, going out through
the lower jaw. The other two shots took
effect In the arm. Thinking he had killed his
wife he sent bullet into his left temple
Both are still alive, and the woman may re-
cover, but Truett can hardly live.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
SUICIDE WITH TWO REvoLvKRs.
,felancholia Causes q Cincinnati Man 10
shoot Himself

CINCINNATI, Feb 16.-Abbott Kehler,
secretary and treasurer of the Cincinnati
Baking Company, committed suicide last
night. Everything indicates the utmost
oeliberation. he had revolver in each
hand and pulled the triggers at the same
moment, one shot striking his forehead
snd the other penetrating his breast. Death
Was instantaneous. Melancholia is assign
ed as the cause. Kebler's wife is the
daughter of rich cotton mill merchant of
Boston.
Kebler's suicide caused a tremendous
sensation, especially as Abbott was broth
cr of the late Charles Kebler. who also
killed himself with poison recently, after
embezzling nearly 500, 900. The brothers
moved in the highest society and were sup
posed to be very wealthy
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
The Distinguished Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Mr. ingalls,, the
president pro tenn. of the senate, who is gen
orally very precise i'll his utterances, was the
cause OF considerable merriment in the senate
chamber yesterday afternoon during the vote
on amendments to the Blair educational bill.
1t is the custom OF tho senate that if a SEN
ator does not answer to his name during the
first roll call he may cast his vote at the con-
clusion Of the call. Mr.. Hale, of Maine,
stood in his place to avail himself of this
privilege, having been absent during the reg
ular roll call Mr. ingalls,, recognizing the
Maine statesman, called out: "The senator
from Hale" The error caused great deal
of laughter, both in the galleries and on the
floor, while the dignifed presiding officer
raped for order,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
CONDENSED NEWS.

The senate confirmed the following post
masters: M. Fitzgerald Conneautville, Pa.
o. A. Trugh, Hollidaysburg, Pa; g. Horton,
Sheffield, Pa; T. S. Bassett, Birmingham,
Conn.
Six persons committed suicide in Berlin yes
terday.
A young woman known as Miss Matte
Leonard has been arrested in Chicago for
having three husband, all living and none
divorced.
Prince Bismarck continues to prophesy
peace in spite of further movements of
Russian troops toward the German frontier.
The centennial of the establishment of civil
government in the northwest territory, form
ing the present states Of Ohio, Indiana, Illi-
nois, Michigan and Wisconsin, will be cele-
brated at Marietta, O., during the week
commencing July Is. 1t is expected that
President Cleveland will attend it.
The body of an unknown man, about so
years old, was found on Tuesday on the
prairie, near Alden, la. 1t is supposed he was
a victim of the blizzard of Jan. Is.
Ebenezer Stanyard was found guilty at
Youngstown, O., of murder in the first
degree in shooting Miss Alice Hancox, March
"a, 1887 He was convicted and sentenced to
be hanged Nov. 10, 1887, but was accorded a
second trial.
In the suit decided at Carlisle, Pa, of B.
w Bidelle and A. A. Thompson, assignees of
P. A. and D. " Ahl, against G. w. Ahl,
their brother and T. w. Ahl, of Bowling
Springs, arising out of the construction of the
Harrisburg and Potomac railroad, the plain
tiffs were awarded Judgment for 200.
At Crisfeld, Md, on Tuesday John Whit
| ton, colored, was shot and instantly killed by
William E. Brown, of Philadelphia, who
| pointed pistol at him supposing it was not
| loaded
The body Of an unknown man, with a
| bullet hole through the head and a pistol,
| were found at Homestead, Pa. A coroner's
inquest develops indications of murder.
! Mrs. Mary Vickman swallowed p bison in a
| Baltimore horse car Tuesday, but medical
skill saved her life. Yesterday morning she
cut her throat at her home, and is in critical
| condition.
At Economy, Pa, yesterday, the twenty
eight old men and women, survivors OF the
| Harmony socisty, celebrated the eighty-thmd
anniversary of their establishments They OWL
| property worth s1h,000,0O.
/ Jarrett Brooks (colored) was arrested at
Springfield, O., for killing William T. Hanes
| by poison. Mrs. Hanes, white woman, is
;ag seRS, 81 lEsBs5 6 asal'3 sas seasa)6 6 ~ g :
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Chicago in Luck.

VIENNA, Feb. 16.--Mr. Lawton, the United
States minister here, has accepted from Harry
Farber, a rich American relative of President
Cleveland, who is studying law at the Vienna
university, the offer of $1,O00,0O0 to the
American government with which to endow
\ university at Chicago, on the Vienna model
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
The Orchid show Opened.

NEW YORK, Feb 16.-The second annual
exhibition of orchids began at the Eden
Musee to-day. The collections represent
the rarest specimens in America. The
most valuable plant is displayed by Eras-
tus Corning of Albany. 1t is worth 81 900.
Among other prominent exhibitors is W.
A. Manda, of the Cambridge, Mass, Botan-
zeal Gardens
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
PARIS FAMOUS MART.
A Section of the Great Central Marl1
Quilted by Flames.

Gutted by Flames.
PARIS, Feb. 16.-Yesterday fire broke out
in the basement of the Central Market, which
is occupied by poulterers and butchers. and it
was feared at one moment that the flames
would spread to the Prefecture of Police
The efforts OF the firemen to confine the fiio
to tie market were successful The poultry
section OF Central Market was, however, en-
tir.ly destroyed before the flames were ar
res ed.
me most important of all markets in Paris
are the Halies Centrales. The structure con-
sists of ten pavilons, bnilt of iron and zinc,
covering an area of twenty-five acres The
cost OF the site and buildings exceeded $10,-
100000.
The yearly sales ef fish at the Halles amount
to s., 100000 The sales of poultry to half as
much again. The sales of butter are as large
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
The Peerless Pedestrian Susnectad

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 16.-Charles D. Bibb. a
weI-known sporting man of this city, tele-
graphs to New York sporting men that he
will bet $1,000 to $4,000 that Albert did not
cover 621 miles in the recent race in New
York, and, furthermore, that he could not
cover $50 miles in six days. When pressed
for his reason for believing that the Phiadel-
phian's record spurious, Bibb said that
he thought it possible that the fraud had been
carried out by two pedestrians who looked
exactly alike
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
A BIG BLAZE In ELMIRA.
THE TOTAL LOSS WILL EXCEED
HALF A MILLION.

Newspaper omces Completely Destroyed.
The Fireman Hampered by the Extreme
Co1d-one Man Fatally Injured-A
Reign of Terror Inagurated by Thieves.
ELMIRA, N. Y, Feb. 16-Fire broke out
last evening in the jobbing room Of The Adver-
tiser building at Market and Lake streets,
and in short time the four story building
was completely destroyed. The fire depart
ment was hampered by the extreme cold, and
by the fact that two engines were disabled
The Advertiser building was valued at 500, 600
md the plant at S35, 900. The Sunday Tidmgs,
whose office was in the building, loses its
plant, valued at $1,000 The stiff north wind
carried the flames toward the extensive furni-
ture mandatory of j. NJ. Robinson g. Sons,
on the south.
Before reaching Robinson's place the fire
destroyed F. A. keeton's retail grocery, one
of the largest establishments in its line in the
city. The next building south of Keetons
was occupied by M. Suess as a barber shop,
and was quite expensively fitted UP. This
was destroyed. The flames then attacked
Robinson & Sons factory, one Of the finest
buildings in the city, and it was soon in ashes.
The Robinson's estimate their loss at 800, 900.
Winfield S. Foster, foreman of The Adver-
tiser composing room, had narrow escape.
He was badly burned. The editorial staff had
to escape by ladders from the windows, so
| swiftly did the flames spread
At $50 p. m, two hours after the fire began.
she city officials telegraphed to Owego, Corn
ing and Households for assistance. Kraum's
.oarding house, near Robinson's, was burned;
| also, No. Isl Lake street, occupied by d. A.
Morgan's saloon and the two upper floors as
tenements. The loss on No. ISL is about S20,-
600. The fire continued to spread, and it was
apparent that the total loss would be very
heavy.
Soon after 10 o'clock the Lake street wall
Of The Advertiser building fell It struck
Charles Bentley, of Truck company No. 1,
and James Fisher, superintendent of the
United States Illuminating company. Fisher
escaped with slight injuries. Bentley was
fatally injured, and is dying. At II o'clock
eng mes and fire companies arrived from
Owego, Horseheads, Waverly and Hornells-
VILE
The fire is the most disastrous that has Wis
tied Emira in fifteen years. AT o'clock the
reserve police force was called into action,
but despite their most energetic efforts all the
thieves of the city turned out and reign Of
terror was inaugurated. The police pliod
| their clubs with vigor on every crook discov-
cred conveying property from the Threatened
| district, but made no arrests. The fire was
| stopped at Robinson's furniture warehouse.
The loss will exceed S5O0.O
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
General Markets.

New York, Feb. 15.-FLOUR-Closed steady at
unchanged prices: winter wheat extra, S29rGl5;
Minnesota extra, S2.90G5; Ohio extra, Sa.e0se5.
Southern flour closed duh and unchanged; COM
mon to choice extra, s330@5.
WHEAT-Options were moderately active and
irregular, closing weak and I40t1c. lower, the
Nc lower. Spot sales of No. red state at sc. !:
No. do. eoc.; ungraaed red, ss9slc-; No. =
red winter, 90I3c.; No. red winter, March,
s9lsc bid; do, April, a0lsc. bid; do, May ami
June, 91lsc. bid.
CORN-options were dull and weak closing 81
6zsc. lower. Spot sales Of No. mixed, cash.
at 59l60 6034c; ungraded mixed 5a@ G0ilc.: No.
mixed, Feb, 59c.; do, March, IS l5-ICc.; do,
April, 5S1kc.
OATS-Options were moderately active. and
closed dull at a slight decline. Spot lots ,lased
dull and easy Spot sales of No. I white state
at 42Is043c; No. 2, do. 40c.: No. mixed,
March, 3734c; do, May, Ss9s0Ss5Sc.
RYE-Duil; state, S5c.
BARLEY-Quet and unchanged.
PORK-Dull; mess, S159l5.50.
LARD-Ciosed dull and heavy; cash, s7.a5G
79715; Feb, s7.01; March, $T.S9.
BUTTER-Quiet at unchanged prices.
CHEESE-Dull at previous prices.
EGGS-Were firm and moderately active;
prices show no change.
SUGAR-Raw dull and nominal; fair refining,
4II-l6c.; 50 test centrifugal. 7-1oc. ReiincI
steady; cut loaf and crushed. nc; cubes, 5c-;
powdered. T0D7 1.l6c.; granulated. G}4c-: confec-
TONERS A 9jio; A standard, csc; coffee Of a,
5-16c.; white extra G, 5jzcLI extra c, o4Sc.; G.
55s05,1c.; yellow, S&0631n
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Providence Threatened.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 16.--Fire broke out a.
midnight opposite the Union depot, and
rapidly spread over the block, including the
A!drich house, and other hotels with their
stables, and number OF large brick build
ings, partly occupied by manufacturers and
jewellers. A strong wind carried sparks and
started number of fresh fires in Westminster
and Broad streets, which were soon extin-
guished, but the big fire was not checked
until great damage was done, the entire block
bounded by Fou ntain, Eddy, Union and
Washington streets being practically de-
stroyed. At 1:30 a. m. the fire had not been
controlled, and was threatening large area
of valuable business property.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Poisoned by Whisky.

FAIRFIELD, Me-, Feb. 16.-C G. Beal,
prominent trader at Clinton, Me-, died soon
after taking a drink of whisky. His son
George, aged IS, who also partook Of the
liquor, was suddenly paralyzed within a few
minutes after his father was stricken down.
He rallied sufficiently to tell of their drinking
and where the bottle could be found There
IS little hope of his recovery The symptoms
indicate strychnine poisoning
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
A Lively Centenarian.

re- STRATFoRD, Conn, Feb fitzpatrick Daley,
of Meriden, 1o1 years old, has just made a
contract to come here in the spring and plow
the garden of his daughter, Mrs. George
Huver. He is strong aud hearty, and can
eat big dinner of pork, corned beef, cabbage
and hard cider
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
Valuable Autographs.

BOSTON, Feb. 16.-In yesterdays sale of
autographs collected by the late Ben: Perley
Poore prices were realized as follows: James
Buchanan, $3.50; William Blackstone, S12;
Abraham Lincoln, s.; Gen. Meade, S.
Andrew johnson, $3.50; Gen. Hooker, 81;
Gen. Logan, $3.50; Gen. Sheridan, $225;
Alexander H. Stephens, 81. A ballad by
Burns brought $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
EXPORTS of Breadstuffa.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Breadstuff exports
from the United States during January rast
aggregated in value So, IL, ,227, against sI4,-
52S,S09 in January, 1887 Exports of the
principal articles of provisions during January
past We're valued at Sc, ,s26 $50. against s., ,1S1,
442 in january, 1857
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16

10e"eF l1oaCS IuC1AAys
PALATKA, Fla, Feb. 16-Teemer, Hamm
and Mckay rowed the first Of two races here
on the st. Johns river yesterday afternoon.
The distance was three nautical miles. Teemer
went over the course in twenty-one minutes,
beating Hatnm by two lengths and Mckay by
two and half lengths. The water was COM
paratively smooth. They will row again to-
day. A dispatch from Boston sta.es that
Jack Gaudaur will cover Teemer's deposit,
and row him for 81 900 and the worlds cham
pionship at Point of Pines, May 80.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1888-02-16
PRovIDENCE,s B1G-F1RE.

The Loss Will Foot up Over Half a Mil
lion Dollars.
Providence. r. l., Feb 16.-The losses
from the big fire here are estimated as fol-
lows: Aldrich House, $50, 900; Billings
block, $40, 900; Shattuck Exchange, S25,-
600: Chase block, $40, 900; Billings stable,
$4,000; Freeman and Bijou hotels, 81, ,000
each. The individual losses aggregate half
a million. Several accidents occurred but
no fatalities are yet reported.