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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
IT WAS ALL OF NO AVAIL.
MT. Corwith's Deed of Property Was Signed
 on Sunday and Is Invalid.

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 DETROIT, Oct 25.-Saturday afternoon Nathan Corwith, the head of the broken lead trust, came to the Russell house, in this city, and asked to see lawyer. He wanted to see his property deeded away before his creditors could serve papers on him. His liabilities were between g., 000 900 and $S, ,OOO = GOO, and he was working every possible way to save his $500, 900 worth of real estate in Chicago and Cook county, Ills. By some one he was sent to the office of William K. Walsh He there explained his errand, stating that the investments must be signed that night Consequently Mir. Walsh did the work, using William Looks notorial seal, but scratching out that name and placing his own in its place, thing that is frequently done. Mr. Corwith told MT. Walsh to meet him at the Russell house at II o'clock that night, and his son, Nathan Corwith, Jr., would be there from Chicago, and the business could be con- summated. At about II 80 Mir. Walsh went to the hotel, and at II :45 went to MT. Cor wfth's room to witness the transfer of all this property to Clarence F. Birdseye, of Brooklyn, N. Y., for "S100 and certain valu- able property" For some time they talked and discussed matters, and it is an absolute certainty that the papers were not completed until Sunday morning. This brings up the question of the validity of the deeds, and the attorney who did th6 work says that he stopped his ears so as lot to hear the city hall clock strike 12. The deeds were signed after Saturday midnight aud are conse- quently invalid. The Corwiths left town Monday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Principles That Must Be Subscribed to to Become a Rrittsh.American Citizen.

Principles That Must Be Subscribed to to
 Become aBrittsh-American Citizen.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-The British American National association adopted the following as the necessary qualification for member ship:
 Any male person of good moral char acter who is already, or who intends to be- some an American citizen, being not less than IS years of age, of British birth, or the son or the grandson of such person, and who is prepared to subscribe to the decla- ration of principles of the National British American association"
 The obligation to be subscribed to by can hdates for election to membership shall be n the following form:
 1,-4. being a candidate for election to membership in the National British American as- sociation of the United States do hereby solennly declare my unwavering allegiance to and readi- ness to support at all times the constitution of he United States of America. further solemnly declare that am prepared at all times to do all n my power to support the objects of this asso- siation, and particularly that clause which de- clares its object to be to it's influence to pre- serve the principles of the public school system at present existing in the several states of the Union, unfettered by any denominational or religious restrictions, and to oppose all meas ares and of men of influence antagonistic thereto.
 The report of the committee on constitu- tion was received and adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
General Markets.

NEW YORK; Oct. 24-FLOUR-Closed dull and weak; city mill extras. $5,20@5,5o, for West Indies Minnesota extra, $3.60GI7 35; fine, &. 60 @s5O superfne, SSS5@415. Southern flour closed dull; trade and family extras, S9.6O04. 90.
 WHEAT-Options were fairly active and weak, closing at decline of 1s05sc Spot lots closed dull Spot sales of No red state at s116@1.17; No ? do., S1O9; extra red, S112@ 114; No. l white, $1.12@1.14; white state, E1. 1s IA: No ? red winter, Oct, S1G9; do, Nov, SlO91S; do Dec, S1.111a.
 CORN-Options were dull and weak, closing x@1Ac lower. Spot lots closed weak and slightly lower. Spot sales of No. mixed at 49 @4elsc.; No. ? mixed Nov, 49ssc.; do, Dec, Soc; do, Jan. 4S1sc.
 closing at about last nights figures. Spot lots closed quiet. Spot sales of No. white state at 3sc: No do S3S4c-; No. mixed, 31c.; Mo- 3 do. 3O14c; No. 2 mixed, Oct, S01sc.; do., Nov, SO1Sc; do Dec, 3l9Sc.
 RYE-Dun.
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PORK-Duu; new mess, $1625G16.75.
 I,ARD-Closed dull and unchangedi Nov, $S.6C ms6S: Dec, SS.466DS4S.
 @sUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining, 1-16051sc. Refined steady; cut loaf and crushed, s14c.; cubes and powdered, 734c.; granulated, 71Sc. mold A 716c; confectioners' A, 73sc.; coffee A standard, 7I4c.; coffee off A,6 15-1607c.; white extra c, 6zsc.; extra c, 6ss@6s4c.; yellow, 61s 06l4c.
 BUTTER Steady and moderately active; western fancy, 26@961Sc.; state, do., sGl6@s7c.
 CHEESE-Dull; state factory, Io34c.; Ohio fiat s1x0I0l6c.
 EGGS-Moderately active and weaker; eastern 2a@aalsc; western, s1Sz02ec.; Canadian, sil Masc
 ooTToN-spot closed steady; middling up lands, sl3-16c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
HANDY WITH HIS PEN.
4 Clever Swindler Gained Many Admirers
 and Left Several Mourners.


 and Left Several Mourners.
 BALTIMORE, Oct. 25.-Two weeks ago, when the interest in the Whitechapel murders was at its height, The Sun published series of articles from the pen of writer signing Walter A. McNulty, which produced wide spread comment for their ingenuity of analysis, originality of style and brilliancy. The writer was a stranger in Baltimore and was stopping at Sarnum's hotel An emi- nent physician whose attention was drawn to the articles in question invited the writer to call upon him. He did sor and the doctor was charmed by McNulty's fine converse tional powers. The following Monday Nc Nulty went in great haste to the doctors house and asked the doctor to indentify him at some bank, as he had draft on the Rand & McNally company, of Chicago, for S25O, which he desired to have cashed in time to catch the 10:45 train for Washington. The doctor drove him to the Union National bank, where he identified McNulty and indorsed the draft. McNulty got the money and the doctor drove him to Union station, where the two parted, McNulty being profuse in his thanks.
 The next day tho doctor got to thinking and made some inquiries. At Barnum's he found the literary sharper had left an empty Sachel and an unpaid board bill, and last Thursday the bank notified him the draft was bogus. The police have received word from the Pittsburg police that McNulty Is Orth Stein, who was arrested ill that city md sent to jail for four months for forgery, md left Pittsburg jail four weeks ago. The letter said he was wanted in San Francisco From Cincinnati the police wrote that he was Orth Stein, alias John Armstead, and was a well known check worker. In person Mo Nulty is tall, slender and distinguished look Ing, with small dark blue eyes. His dignified bearing and seeming gentility and his gold sye glasses his fortune, and only deep )tudent of physiognomy would guess he was lnYthing but gentleman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
LOVE MADE HER DESPERATE.
Deserted Girl Commits Arson and
 Threatens Murder for Revenge.

Threatens Murder for Revenge.
 BUFFALO, Oct. 25.-A strange story comes from the farming district between here and fonawanda. In that section lives Philip Phoner, who has a pretty daughter, Lena, gagged to George Kado, q German, who worked for her father, but on his hiring out to Fred Landell, neighbor with six daughters, he transferred his affections to one of them. Lena became incensed at this, and visited her rival, threatening vengeance if she did not give him up But the rival merely broke of the acquaintance.
 Not long after Farmer Landell began to re- ,eive threatening letters. Unless he dismissed the hired man he would suffer He failed to comply, and soon afterward found his fine bop carriage cut to pieces and ruined. Night after night the barns were raided and plum aered, and few days ago the three horses were found poisoned with paris green. Then more threatening letters were received.
 Landell then had two men sworn ill as con- stables to watch premises. Very early the ,onstables discovered barns on fire, but were unable to extinuish the flames. Assisted by others they pursued a flying figure toward Phoners, and arrived in time to see woman emerge from a shed in a night dress and enter the house. At the barns another threatening letter in a girlish hand was found, which promised destruction to the Landell family if Kado was not dismissed Lena Phoner has not yet been arrested, but counsel have been employed and detectives are working up the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Stuck Bravely to Their Posts.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Oct. 25.-A blunder by baggage master on the Old Colony road caused serious collision at Howlands sta ton. It was his duty to set the switch after the New Bedford train had passed, but he threw it before the train reached the place allowing that train to run on the siding on which New York train was standing. En. gineers Faulkner and Sheehan both saw the danger and reversed their engines, so that when they crashed the speed was greatly di unfinished. In the face of what seemed cer tain death both engineers stuck to their posts. Both engines were badly wrecked and the baggage car of the New Bedford train telescoped the smoking car. The pas sengers were thrown from their seats, but nc one was seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Fraternal Sympathies.

BOSTON, Oct. 25.-At a meeting of the members of the Boston press appropriate re- marks were made by the gentlemen expres- sive of regret at the loss of Col R. M. Pulsi- fer. MT. W. w. CIapp offered the following, which was adopted: "In the sudden death of Royal NJ. Pulsifer, who for so many years has been identified with The Boston Herald we recognize the loss of an energetic and widely known representative of the Boston press. We remember with pleasure the un. failing courtesy which characterized him in his business and social relations, and which marked all his intercourse with his associates in newspaper work, and extend to his family m expression of our sympathy with them in sheir bereavement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
IAxworthy Fits.

MONTREAL, Oct. 25.-Axworthy, the ab- sconding city treasurer of Cleveland, sailed for Europe on the mail steamship. He ar rived here on Sept. 30, and immediately con- suited counsel, who informed him that he was liable to extradition. While he was here he was registered under his own name at St. Lawrence hall He left on Oct. ?, presumably for Western Canada, and returned in time to take the steamer. He was none too early in his final departure, as two Cleveland detect ives arrived here in hot pursuit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
UxOrcide and Suicide,

CINCINNATI Oct. 25-John Smaller, fire man at Cohen's printing works, on Long worth street, quit work early last evening, went to his home at 64 Carlisle avenue, and cut his wife's throat from ear to ear with a razor. He then drew the razor across his own throat, severing the jugular vein The couple had been married about six years, and it is supposed that jealousy prompted the terrible deed. They had two children, the youngest one being the only witness to the murder and suicide. The other child is with friends in Delaware, O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
A Duel Prevented,

vented a duel by arresting w. T. McElmur ray, of Waynesboro, Ga one of the princa pals in proposed meeting with W. E. Jones also of that place, 10 settle quarrel by cods duello at the famous duelling grounds al Sand Bar Ferry The cause of the misunder standing is not known. All the parties con cernsd are prominent people MT. Jones, hh second and a surgeon are in the woods elud ing pursuit of officers armed with warrant for their arrest. The weapons were pistols at thirty paces. McElmurray and his second nrsa irn iail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
LETTERS PRODUCED.
Webster Demurs and Russell
 Insists Successfully.
PARNELLITEs FULL OF HOPE.
Some of the Letters Admitted to be Spuri- ous-Webster Continues His Argument. MT. Parne1l Merely Chances at the Forgery.

LONDON, Oct. 25--There were fewer spec tators in the probate court room when the Parnell inquiry commission resumed its hear ing than on either of the previous days. Sir Charles Russell began the proceedings by de- manding the production of the letters in the possession of The Times which are alleged to have been written by Messrs. Dillon, Biggar and other Parnellites
 Sir Charles said that Mr. Soames, solicitor for The Times had filed an affidavit stating that the documents had been received from an American named Roberts, and that some of them had proved, upon examination, to be not genuine, and therefore were withheld in The Tines-O'Donnell libel suit.
 Attorney General Webster said that these documents were not material to the case and declined to produce them. Sir Charles in- sisted, and finally the commission ordered that the letters be produced.
 Then Sir Charles asked for statement of particulars and charges against MT. Parnell and other Nationalists, but Justice Hannah said the commission was of the opinion that all particulars that were required were being given.
 Attorney General Webster then continued his address. He accused Mir Parnell of crim- nality in his knowledge of the use of vast sums of money by the league for criminal purposes. Some items of the accounts of the league, he said, had been traced, disclosing Mr. Parnells relations with murderous asso- citations; for instance, the e100 check sent to Byrne and the 9S5 check sent to Quinn.
 MT. Webster was proceeding to discuss the support received by the Parnellites from The Irish World when the hour for adjournment arrived and the commission adjourned.
 The Parnellites are elated over the admis- sion of The Times solicitors that their client is in possession of letters admittedly spurious, and it is argued, not only by the National ists, but by many of The Times hitherto ad- herents, that the paper may have been de- ceived in the matter of the other documents upon which its case is based
 One of Mr. ParnelIs alleged letters, which was produced in court, was seen by the de fendants for the first time. It was very much soiled and creased and worn, until it barely held together from frequent handling, while the ink was so faded that parts of it were llegible. Sir Charles Russell seemed to de tect clew to the origin of the letter in the paper. MT. Parnell merely glanced at the letter and shrugged his shoulders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Blaine in New York.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-James G. Blaine re- turned to this city yesterday from his west ern trip He left Rochester at midnight Tuesday in Gen Alger's private car, and reached here shortly after noon. Those ac- companying MT. Blaine were his son, Walker Blaine, Gen. Adam E. King, of Baltimore; Congressman c. A. Boutelle, of Maine; John M Thurston, of Nebraska, and Dwight A. Lawrence. The ride from Rochester to this city was without incident, and there was no demonstration here, as the hour of his arrival was not generally known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25

the Giants resorted to various dodges to de lay the game, the Browns outwitted them Fully o,0QO people attended, and the game vas exciting throughout. Summary: New Yoya ..........O o 0 O. St. Louis. ..........0 8 o 0 4 '
 Base hits: New York, 12; St Louis, g. Two base hits. St. Louis, l. Three base hits: New York, l, St Louis, 3. Stolen bases New York, 4; St. Louis, 6. First base on balls New York, g.; St. Louis, 4. Struck out: New York, 5; St. Louis, 5. Errors: New York, 3; St. Louis, 9.
 The prospects of finishing the champion ship series with Kelly and Gaffney as um-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Burned In Their Home.

IL1oN, N. Y., Oct. 25.-The residence and furniture store of Charles Nigabower was burned and Mir. Nigabower and his 12-year. old daughter perished in the flames. When the fire broke out the girl picked up a younger brother and carried hins out, the father res
 cuing another child. Th5>girl then returned to the house, and her father missing her started to search for her. They did not re
 turn, but after the fire had been extinguished their bodies were found on the third floor. that of the father lying across that of tn. girl It is believed both were overcome ,by the smoke. Nigabower was AS years of age
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
The Constitutional Centennial.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25.-A meeting of the Washington members of the board of promo tion of the constitutional centennial and worlds exposition will be held to-day, to make arrangements for the national board-gov- ernors of states, presidents and secretaries of boards of trade, and mayors of leading cities to hold a convention at Washington during the first week in December. The purpose of getting the national board here in December is to be ready to get to work as soon as the bills now before congress are passed, so as tc give state legislatures an opportunity to pro vide for the part to be taken by the various states and territories in the celebration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
UMPIRES GET ANGRY.
A Row in the Worlds Cham
 pionship Series.
VAN DER AHE's STATEMENTS.

An Interview, Which He Denies, Made
 Grave Charges Against Gaffney and
 Kelly-President Day Successful Medi-
 atOr-St. Louis Wins at Last.
 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25-The Browns pulled themselves together and won victory from the New Yorks in the worlds championship series Timely batting by Mlligan and White and a missed grounder by Slattery gave bhe Browns four runs in the eighth inning and the game. For the first time in the series the Browns showed their old time skill In base running, and to their success in taking every chance while on the bases is largely due their victory. Though King was hit hard at times he pitched effectively at critical periods in the game, and was splendidly supported by Jack Milligan. Crane was wild at times, and a red hot foul tip knocked Bill Brown out in the eighth inning, splitting his finger badly. Murphy took bis place. Roger Connor strained the tender of his right leg and retired, Buck Ewing going to first The last inning was played as darkness approached, and though
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Small Operators will Sue the Dig Ones

P1rrsBURG, Oct 25-When the great coke syndicate disbanded last spring there was great dissatisfaction among the small opera tors, composing the Coke Producers associa- tion, over certain unsettled claims The Producers association, which control about 5000 coke ovens in the Connellsville region, had an arrangement by which the syndicate sold and handled all the producers coke At the time of the syndicates disruption it is claimed that S75,0OO was yet due the Pro ducers' association. The association met ir uniontown and decided to bring suit for the amount. The question of an advance in the price of coke to SIPS per ton was discussed but no action taken. A producer said that the cost of making coke is now S1.0S per ton while it sells for Sl, yet pig iron is as high a. last year, when coke brought g ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
These Chinamen Can Land.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25.-Judge Sawyer, in the United States circuit court yesterday, decided that the ten Chinese sailors who ship ped from here on the Panama line steamer Oolima, and were refused landing on their return, must be permitted to land, as they have not left the United States, in the com mon acceptation of that term, and have been under American jurisdiction as much as if they had remained on land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Department of the Interior Finances.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Secretary Villas has completed his estimates of appropriations for the department of the interior for the fiscal year 1890. The appropriations for 1889 aggregated S94, 73s 196, while the estimates for 1890 foot up S94, ,22O, ,3s9. Of the latter amount there are Ss1, ,75S, 700 required for the payment of army and navy pensions and s1, ,SO7, ,950 for pension office salaries. The only other large estimate is for public lands, S1, ,O54 900, which is the same amount appro- priated for that branch of the department in 1SSQ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
New York Money and Produce Market
 0uOtatioDs

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-Money closed at ? per cent. The highest rate was and the lowest 11s per cent Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4s41S@l4 SS15; actual rates, 4S494.S44 for G days and &.Ss0h4SS4 for demand. Governments closed firm; currency 6s, 1211a bid; is, coup 1s75s bid 41as, do., loSss bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 11S0117; Union land grants, 10S01O6 Union sinking funds, 1190 122; Centrals, 11sD116 The stock market was active and weak during the forenoon. At noon prices were 1s to IS pes cent lower. The stock market was dull after midday, but the tone was stronger. The closing prices as a rule showed but little change Ths sales for the day amounted to 279, $40 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
The Pope Defiant.

ROME, Oct. 25.-The archbishop of Naples recounted to his holiness all that had oc- cured in Naples during the visit of the kaiser to that city, whereupon the pope said,
 Our enemies are exerting their whole strength to oppress us. Let us redouble our efforts. Prompt and unwavering action is necessary, for which rely upon the clergy"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Getting Ready for the Great Event.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25-Already inquiries are being made from various sections of tho country in behalf of organizations for quar- ters during the inauguration next March. Col. Moore, of the Washington Light in- fantry, has received @ letter from the quarter master of the First regiment, Pennsylvania National Guards, one of the Philadelphia city regiments, asking information, and similar inquiries have been made to the Second Pennsylvania National Guards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
President Cleveland VIII Be There.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25.-As already an nounced the president will on Saturday re- view the business mems parade at New York The president will leave for New York Fri day night, accompanied by Col Lamont He will return to Washington Saturday. Col
 ont says that it has not been determined whether the president will go to Buffalo to vote Nov 6 or not.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25

the matter satisfactorily he would support the two umpires by breaking off the cham pionship series between the two cities
 In an alleged interview, published in a Pittsburg paper, Won der Ahe was repre- sented as saying that the umpires, Gaffney and Kelly, both had money on the New Works, and intimated that that is the reason the Giants have continued winning so steadily A meeting was held between those interested, and a lawsuit will probably follow. Von der Ahe denounces the story as a base fabrication,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Strike Still On.

PUEBLO, Colo, Oct. 25.-The strike of the Rio Grande switchmen at this point is still on An attempt to send out freight trains Yesterday was unsuccessful, as engineers and f1remen refused to pull trains made up by non-union switehmen. A conference will be held to-day between the grievance committee and officers of the road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
The Vatican VIII Remain at Rome.

ROME, Oct. 25.-The pope, addressing a deputation of pilgrims from Naples, said the foes of the papacy would not hesitate to con- firm by renewed insults, even on a solemn oc- casion, the usurpation and violence which are within the remembrance of the whole world. Rome" he declared, lis predestined to be the see of the vicar of Christ and shall ever remain the capital of the Catholic world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-25
Father Kennedy Released.

CORK, Oct. 25.-Father Kennedy, who was arrested in August for holding meeting of the Duhallow branch of the National league, which had been suppressed, was released from Cork jail yesterday, his sentence having ex- pired. There was no demonstration, his lib eration having been made privately.