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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

In the case of Sherman Guernsey vs the Town of Naugatuck, verdict for the de- fendant to recover costs was rendered at Waterbury yesterday.
 John Wood, the boss dyer at the woolen mill, left for England to-day to visit his mother who resides in that country He will be absent about two months
 The merchants on Water street have had the electric light opposite the post office put in running order again-a much needed improvement.
 The turbine wheels are in place at the Glove company's works and the water was turned into the raceway Thursday. As soon as the weather gets warmer the arch under the street will be built.
 Mrs Edward Wall, who has been sick for the past three weeks with pneumonia. is reported on the gain
 Nettleton will run his bus to Union City tomorrow afternoon, leaving the town hall at 2:30 p. m. via Main street to the Union City mission chapel
 A comic opera company of 9 people will hold the boards at the Main street theater for one week, commencing March 12.
 The Niagara insurance company, through their agent, James E. Sweeney, have paid William Brennan S1 POO, his loss in the late fire. Burns and Mulville have not re- ceived theirs yet.
 The Masons will give sociable in their hall Friday evening, April 6, for the ben eft of their members and friends They always have a pleasant time and this will be no exceptioIe
 It is now stated by one in position to know, that the railroad company will tear down the Bee hive and in its stead erect a splendid passenger depot this coming sum mer. We hope 1t is so as we could use it to good advantage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03


 Governor D. H. Chamberlain, Conrad N. Jordan, C. J. Canda, Rev. Robert Collyer and Gen. Schuyler Hamilton
 President Wiman, in his opening speech highly eulogized MT. Chamberlains career, and asserted that the majority of the people in Canada and the United States desired the ratification of the treaty.
 Mr. Chamberlaid, replying, said that the greater knowledge he had acquired of the country by his visit here had strengthened the kindly feelings he had always cherished toward it. Referring to the fisheries dispute he asserted that it was the matter of greates, importance between the two nations and saio that the amicable adjustment of the contro versy would be welcomed by the Canadians. Speeches were also made by Hon. George E. Foster. Canadian minister of marine, Gen Horace Porter Mayor Hewitt and others, ane letter of regret from Secretary Bayard wa read.
 MT. Chamberlain sailed for Liverpool or the Umbria this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
A Remarkable Explosion.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa., March 3-Delaware and Hudson engine No. 35 exploded yester- day, with singularly fortunate results The disaster occurred while the locomotive, which was attached to a freight train, was running down a grade between Pittston and Pleasant vile. The entire front of the locomotive, back to the bell, was torn off and sent flying in all directions. The boiler jacket was hurled 100 feet and the smokestack 200 yards The bell took an easterly course, and has not yet been found. Engineer Westcott was hurled about forty feet away into an adjoining field. He escaped with slight confusion of the breast The fireman remained in the cab and was not scratched. A brakeman who was forward holding the train was plastered with a shower of asbestos lining from between the boiler and jacket. The explosion did not force the engine from the track, and the train ran nearly three quarters of mile before it was stopped The cause of the explosion is unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
THE BIG STRIKE.
No Change in the Situation on the C..
 B. and Q.
From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

CHICAGO, March 3.-There are no new phases of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy strike here developed this morn ing. The road is running all the neces- sard freight and passenger trains under considerable difficulty
 Assistant General Freight Agent Ross says he did not think the Brotherhood would carry out their threat and order a general strike. Their object of course is to bring public pressure to bear on us to compel a surrender. If the other roads refuse to handle our cars we will invoke the inter state commerce laws. We are moving freight in the usual amounts on Iowa, Nebraska and MiAouri lines and will have the service complete next week.
 ST LOUIS, March 3.-0ne freight left Fast St Louis yards.last evening and one arrived from the north. 70" officials say they will run freights regularly to-day. All railroad offices have been visited by the strikers who advised officials to refuse Bur Hngton business
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
A PapaI Celebration.

ROME, March 3.-Y Yesterday was celebrated here as the tenth anniversary of the corona, tion and the seventy eighth anniversary O, the birth of Pope Leo XIII. In receiving the congratulations of the sacred college the popt lamented more than ever his present position which he said was unbearable. He said that in not prohibiting the jubilee fetes recentl, celebrated Italy had acted from self interest and not from any respect for the holy SC, No arrangement with the government wa. possible until the independence of the papacy was recognized and restored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Violating the Revenue Laws.

Isaac F. Davis, deputy collector of inter nal revenue, recently had his suspicious aroused at the cigar factory of Max Danziger, New Haven. An examination of the record book and the stock on hand showed a discrepancy of about 2,9OO ci- gars. Danziger explained by saying that he had been ill for some months and did not know what had become of the cigars unless he had been robbed. The condi- tion of things pointed to a violation of the revenue laws and the officials will make a rigid examination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
He Remem mbered the Freedmen.

PORTLAND, Me-, March 3.-A decision by Judge Haskell yesterday on the will of the late Governor Coburn declares that certain bequests to charitable and other institutions in the state should be paid at once by the ex- ecutors. The will bequeathed $20O,O to the American Baptist Home Mission society and $5O,O0O to Wayland seminary, one half of the $2OO, ,OOO to be applied to freedmen's schools Judge Haskell decides that the mission so- ciety shall take the whole S250, ,OOO and hold $50 900 of it in trust for the support of freed mems schools.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Where Murder is Fashionable.

FORT SMITH, Ark, March a-Parties just in from Dawson county, remote district in the Choctaw nation, report that Solomon Jones, native Choctaw desperado, was met in the road by two unknown assassins, whc completely riddled him with bullets. TLere were thirteen distinct shot marks on his hody. During the past three years Jones had mur- dered three men and one woman, and it is supposed the parties who killed him were friends of the latter. Dawson has the worst record of any county in the nation, there having been about sixty murders reported from there during the last twelve years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Canadian Fishermen Satisfied.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 3.-Dr. H. Came ron, M F., the representative of one of the chief fishing centers in Nova Scotia and g government supporter, says that he believes Canada has got the best of the bargain in the fishery treaty. He states that his constitu ents are all satisfied with the new provisions which allow Canadians 100000 square miles more fishing ground than they enjoyed under the interpretation of the treaty of 1918 from which American vessels are now debarred There are many large bays, such as Chebucte bay, in which the Americans can now take no fish, where formerly they used to enter outside of the three mile limit
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Tried to Smuggle Watches.

LocKPoRT, N. Y., March 3.-Customs Off cers Cuddabeck and Frear, of Suspension Bridge, detected man trying to snuggl. watch cases studded with diamonds over iron Canada Thursday night. The smuggler gave his name as l.. Cumbermount, of No. Johr street, New York city. He had on his perso1 in a hip pocket seven cases valued at $500 Cumbermount was brought to this city anc arraigned before United States Commissioner Mark McDonough After a hearing tn, prisoner was held in $7,OOO bail to await tn, action of the grand jury of the Utica term o the United States district court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
TO REMOVE THE TOBACCO TAX. Democrats Recommend a Reduction of &25, ,0o0, ,000 in the Internal Revenue.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The bill for the reduction of internal revenue has been agreed upon by the Democratic members of the ways and means committee and or dered printed. It is practically the Me Milan bill, and will remove the tobacco tax except that on cigars and cigar cites and enable producers to sell their tobacco to any person without regard to license or other government restriction It also does away with the other features of the tobacco law which has been burden some to farmers and dealers generally It will reduce the revenue about 25,000, ,000 The proposition to extend the bonded period on spirits will not be inserted in the bill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Barron Murder Trial.

BANGOR, March 3.-Attorney General Baker spoke for nearly seven hours in the Barron murder case At noon yesterday Cromwell was found upon his knees in his cell, weeping and exclaiming: ''Im lost! I'm lost! But, help me God I'm innocent" His counsel received letter. unsigned and dated Boston, and written in a coarse, scraggly hand, saying: "Charlie Stain was the mur- derer of J. Wilson Barron. I was with him. He will recognize this hand" The case will probably be given to the jury to-day. A dis agreement is expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Will it be Sharp Again?

NEW YORK, March 3.-District Attorney Fellows said yesterday that he and two of his assistants were busily engaged preparing for the trial of another ''boodler," and that one would be called upon to plead on April 9 at the court of oyer and terminer, Judge Patter- son presiding. MT. Fellows said that he did not wish any name mentioned, but there is reason to believe that the defendant will be Jacob Sharp,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
General Markets.

NEW YORK, March 2.-FLOUR-DuI, but steady; winter wheat extra, $290@5; Minne- sota do, S2 9O04. 90; city mill extra, S4 401475 for West Indies; Ohio extra, 2.9oG5 Southern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, S3.3O@5.
 WHEAT Options were dull, but firm, and closed at triiing advance. Spot lots closed 1s@@c higher. Spot sales of No. red state at 92093lsc.; No. 2 do, 9134c.; No. red win ter 91ISc; ungraded red, SS@91c.; No red winter, March, COG. bid; do., April, 9o5sc. bid; do., May, 911sc. bid.
 CORN-Options were fairly active and firm, closing slightly higher. Spot lots closed dull but firm. and l4034c. higher. Spot sales of No. 2 mixed at 6llzc; ungraded do., 59lx@60lSc.; No. 2 mixed, March, 60G6O14c.; do., April, 6Oss0603zc. do., May, 6O1s@6Ossc.
 OATS-Optons were firm, but quiet and closed 1601lac higher. Spot lots were fairly active and closed 15@1c. higher. Spot sales of No. white state at 42042lkc; No. 2 do., 89Sz @4Oc.; No. mixed, May, ssGss@c.; do., June, 3Sc.
 RYE-Dull; state, 75c
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; $14.s5015.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, $s07lxG s10; March and April, $7.s9; May, $s.
 BUTTER-Steady; state, 1TGe6c.; western, 1< @sOc.
 CHEESE-Firm; state factory, 114G1aszc
 EGGS-Quiet and weak; nearby, 2sGapfc.; western, 2sG231<c.
 SUGAR-Raw dull but steady; fair refining. 456c Refined hrm and fairly active; cut loaf and crushed, 73zc.; cubes, 7c.; powdered 70 1-l6c.; granulated, 63zc.; confectioners' A, 6kc.; A standard, 6ssc. white extra Q, @(o; extra c, HSc.; O. HH053<c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Attempt to Murder & Judge.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.-Col L. Lange attempted to shoot James McM. Shafter, ex- judge of the superior court, yesterday after noon as the latter was leaving the court house in Cherry Hill Two shots were fired, neither taking effect. Lange is brother-in-law of Judge Shafters son, and has had divorce suit pending for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Protecting the Public Domain.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Acting Land Commissioner Stockslager during the month of February held for cancellation seventy-five land entries, and cancelled outright 145 en- tries upon the ground of fraud, thereby re- storing to the public domain 16OO0 acres of land. During the same period he recom- mended the criminal prosecution of sixty one timber tresspassers and forty civil suits to re- cover $712, ,00o as damages for timber depre- datiOnS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Death of Garrett Roach.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Garrett Roach, son of the late John Roach, died at his residence in this city yesterday. His death resulted from pneumonia. He was 40 years old, and formerly partner of his father in the ship building business. He leaves two sons, aged s and 10 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Work of 8 Cyclone.

NEWTON Kan, March 3.-A terrible cy- clone passed over this place Thursday even- ing, coming from the southwest. It lasted only few minutes, but it left behind trail of debris and destruction which only too plainly indicated it's awful force. Two per sons are known to have been killed, and a number are reported injured A number of dwellings were wrecked, and many of the in mates sustained serious injuries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Tobacco Growing in Colorado.

DENVER, Colo, March 3.-Professor Cassi- day, of the Colorado Agricultural college, Fort Collins, in his report on tobacco growing in the state says from tests made during the past two years he believes that tobacco of any variety and superior excellence can be grown in Colorado Eighteen varieties were grown last season, and all ripened before the end of August. Both manured and un- manured lands were planted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
ould rather not show the letter." said

MT. Sullivan, "but she said she did not want them to have anything to do with her body, and that is why refused to let the New York lawyer meddle. She closed the letter by say ing: Oh, cannot stand it. I am broken down. This will be the last time shall ever write my name'n -Is;i
 A new development in the case was the dis covery that Mrs. Manice leaves child, which, if living, must be about 4 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Francklvn-Cunard Case.

NEW YORK, March 3.-When MT. Charles c. Francklyn was sued some time ago by his cousin Sir Bache Cunard, for S, ,OOO, ,O00 for alleged conversion Francklyn put in an an- swer to the effect that the money was placed in his hands for joint transactions; that there had been losses, and that the balancing of ac- counts showed Cunard to be entitled to only $6OS, ,396 Cunard obtained an order for a bill of particulars, and the order was affirmed by the general term of the supreme court Ioxy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03

president of the club, presided. At
 his right sat the
 guest of the even. ing, and upon his left Hon. George E. Post CT, Canadian minister of marine a Il d fl S h e r i e S. Among those pres ent were Consul General Booker, Jonathan A. Lane, president of the Boston chamber of
 commerce, G e n .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Bit bx a scornion.

BALTIMORE, March 3.-George Foster, who lives near the Scheutzen park, in Brooklyn, went to Florida few months ago to work on railroad. A few days ago, while asleep, he was bitten on the hand by scorpion. The wound became so serious that he was ordered to return home. He arrived here last night en route to Brooklyn. The case is likely to prove fatal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
A Railroad Manaeer Resiens.

PITTsBURG, March 3.-Manager William A. Baldwin, of the Pennsylvania company, has rendered his resignation to Vice-President Mccullough. The fact was only known to a limited number of railroad men yesterday. The news created considerable surprise. Mr. Baldwin was among the oldest employees of the Pennsylvania company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
All Sorts of Trusts.

BOSTON, March 3.-To-days Advertiser says that the local express companies running from this city to the east are preparing to consolidate, and that at a meeting of repre- sentatives of nearly all the companies a-few days ago the proposition to form a trust was considered and practically adopted, although the details are not yet fully agreed upon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Red Cross Appeals for Aid.

MT.VERNoN, Ills, March 3.-Reached here Thursday While reports have been correct it has not been possible for words to ade quately describe the situation. The destruc tion, loss and needs are far greater than is re alized by the public. Everything is needed and every aid and welcome should be ten dered. A cold, hard rain falls on 1000 house less and homeless people. CLARA BARTON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
STEPHEN JOSEPH rEANY.

The Remains of the Dead Patriot are
 To be Placed in the Cathedral.
 DUBLIN, March a.-The bishop of Cork has given bis permission to have the body of Stephen J. Meany placed in the cathedral there, provided that no political demoustra- tion be made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
To After the Doodle.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-A delegation of thirty Chippewa Indian chiefs from Wiscon- sin and Minnesota called at the White House yesterday and had an audience with the president. The delegation urged upon the president the payment of $11S,00O due to them from old treaties. The president prom ised to aid them in every way in his power, and to see that they received their just dues. Int matter will be called to the attention of conpJeSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Langtry's Litigations.

CHICAGO, March 3.-Mrs. Langtry paid Mir. James Crichton's jewelry bill Thursday, and gave bonds in Miss Doree's suit Then she thought her troubles over for the time being, but she was served yesterday with a summons in McVicker's suit for 900 for breach of contract She was terribly agitated, and said she would fight the case to the bitter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Blaine fin the Van.

MIDDLETowN, Mar 4-The evening Journal will publish to-day report of canvass made by the Republican town com mittee, of the state for first choice for presidential candidate. Ninety-three towns out of 157 show Blaine 54, Hawley 2l, ,Sher- man 5, Depew 4, scattering 9.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Uncle Sam to InyeStirate Trusts.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The house com mittee on manufactures will on Thursday next begin the formal examination of wit nesses to the end of Investigating the various trusts During the past week the individual members of the committee have been busily engaged in collecting data relative to the matter This course, it is believed, will save the full committee great deal of time and trouble. The committee deems it unwise to state which of the trusts will be taken up on Thursday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Attached for &Io, 900.

NoRTHALINGToS, Mar Am attachment for SIC, 900 has been placed on the proper ty of D. B. Baker and Whitmarsh & Sloe- manufacturing company. Attachment made in suit for islander brought by J. B. Reynolds of Orange, Mass.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
No Sunday Drunkenness in Ohio.

COLUMBUS, O., March 3.--Mr. Owens bill, which takes from the city councils the right to permit the saloons to remain open on Sun days, was passed by the house yesterday by a vote of 70 to 20. The bill absolutely closes saloons everywhere in the state on Sunday. The Hamilton county members made great fight against the bill, but the country Repub- icans combined with the Democrats and Dassed it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03

NEW YORK, March 3.-Peter Herdic, the millionaire lumberman, of Williamsport, Pa., died at the Glenham hotel, in this city, yester- dny, from suffusion of the brain, resulting from injuries received by falling down an embankment while experimenting the con- struction of water works at Huntingdon, Pa., about two months ago. He came here for treatment on Feb. 13, and was unconsious from last Sunday to the time of his death. Mr. Herdic was the inventor and patentee of the popular style of public conveyance bear ing his name, and proprietor of the water works at Williamsport and Huntingdon, Pa. Cairo, Ills, and other places He was 67 years of age. His body will be taken to Williamsport for burial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Women Suffrage in Iowa,

DEs MONIES, March 3-The lower house of the Iowa legislature, by vote of 50 to 42, last evening ordered the engrossment of bin conferring municipal and school suffrage upon women. It requires fifty-one votes to pass bill, but as there were eight absentees there is no question of obtaining the additional vote when the bill comes up for passage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Temperance Question at Washingts

The Temperance UueSt1On at WashlngtOn.
 WASHINGTON, March 3.-At a meeting of the senate district committee a bill providing for prohibition in the district of Columbia was rejected by vote of 6 to 3, Senators Ingalls,, Riddleberger and Chace voting for prohibition A vote of s to 1 in favor of local option was then taken, with the understand ing that, if prohibition was not adopted by the popular vote, high license would be insti- tuted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Champion Pedestrian.

BOSTON, March 3.-James Albert, the champion pedestrian, arrived in the city at 9 o'clock this morning. He was escorted from the depot to the Creighton house by brass band. He comes to act as referee in next weeks seventy-two hour race
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Preparing for the Conclave.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Preparations for the tenth annual conclave of the Knights Templars, in 1889, have began. Parties are now here arranging for hotel accomodations for state commanderies It is expected that forty thousand knights will be in attendance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Law is Constitutional,

DETROIT, March S.-The supreme court of this state, after mature deliberation, has de- clared the new state liquor law in the main constitutional The decision is a terrible dis appointment to the liquor men, and the tenn perance people are proportionately elated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Mitchell Gives Bonds to Keep the Peace

Mitchell Gives Bonds to Keep the Peace
 LONDON, March 3.-Charley Mitchell, the pugilist, was summoned before local magis trate at Chertsey yesterday, to answer to tho charge of arranging for prize fight with John L. Sullivan Mitchell, accompanied by Charles Powell and Jake Kilrain, appeared and disavowed any intention to break the peace in England. He was bound over in 22OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
Conpressmen Working Oyertime.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The house at last evenings session passed twenty-five pension bills, together with bills removing the politi- cal disabilities of Gen. Noble, Horace A Browne, Paul Faison and Andrew J. Lind say, and at 10 o'clock adjourned until to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
And Ferdinand Must Go.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 3.-The Russian government has sent the porte a second and more decided note, requesting them to inti- mate that Prince Ferdinand's position in Bulgaria is illegal It is reported that Ger many supports Russia's action in the matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
The Stain Jury Out.

BANGOR, Me, March 3.-The judge's charge given to-day in the Stain murder trial considered in favor of the govern ment. The jury are out and a verdict is expected late this afternoon or evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-03
A Penny pfurwump Sheet.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, March BE. c. Chick of the Vineyard News, and former ly in the business department of Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper of New York, is about to start new penny paper here. It will be "Mugwump" in politics.