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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Where the First Blood Was Shed.

BOSTON, April 2O.-The citizens of Lexing- ton celebrated the 18th anniversary of the memorable battle where the first blood of the revolutionary war was shed. yesterday. The celebration was very successful. Flags were flying on all public buildings, and many houses were decorated. The old buildings, especially those of revolutionary times, were profusely decorated. At sunrise all the bells in the churches of the town were rung and cannon fired. The ladies of the town served an old fashioned breakfast at o'clock in the famous Massachusetts house. At 2:30 p. m. public exercises were held in the town hall, and an address delivered by Col T. w. Hig- rinson. In the evening ball was held in the town hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
PRAYING FOR AN INVESTIGATION.

The Interstate Commission Petitioned to
 Look Into the Burlington Strike.
 CHICAGO, April 2O-A petition emanatiEg from the Burlington strikers, and numerously signed by prominent business men and rail road officials was presented in this city to the Hon. Thomas M. Cooley, chairman of the interstate commerce commission, requesting the commission to meet here for the purpose of inves igating the 'character, the causes and the results of the controversy between the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad company and a number of its late employees" !"
 Ill the petition it is claimed that the con- troversy relates almost exclusively to wages, and that the strikers have been and are now willing to submit their claims to arbitration. It is also claimed that the Burlington has obtained incompetent engineers and fremen to take the places of tie strikers and that by reason of their esnployn 'the road is not at present safe one for the public to travel on, and that undea, Its present management it fails to perform its duties as common carrier" s
 Chairman Cooley, after reading the petition, informed the attorney for the strikers that the commission would grant the petition and institute the Investigation, and that the first hearing would be ordered for date as soon after May 5 as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
AN OUTRAGE IN TENNESSEE.

An Aged Negress Hanged and Her Hus-
 band RiGdled with Bullets.
 NASHVILLE, April 20-A horrible killing and hanging has taken place near Gallatin, Tenn. Isaac Kirkpatrick and wife Fuss, both colored, were taken from their cabin about five miles from Gallatin by mob, and the woman was hanged and the man shot through the brain at the same time. Since John Ner- leys country residence was burned to the ground, with the entire contents, suspicion has pointed to Fuss Kirkpatrick as the per- petrator of the deed. However, this was only suspicion. Kirkpatrick was not sus- pected of having taken any part in the burn ing.
 It is thought by many that when the mob visited Kirkpatrick's cabin he recognized some of the party, and they killed him be- cause of fear that they would be exposed. The woman was found hanging in her night clothes by Jim McCulloclz, who brought the news to Gallatin. s-.#
 Near the tree where Fuss was hanging lay the body of her aged husband, lifeless Both of them were brought to Gallatn, where they were received by hundreds of negroes Upon all sides the aeed is condemned by al law abiding citizens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
The Worlds Best Mutton.

The sweetest, tenderest, and most palatable mutton in the world is that raised in Ireland. The Irish sheep grow larger than ours, they feed on better pastures, and their meat is wholly free from that strong, ''sheepy' taste which makes ours so disagreeable to many palates No American who has eaten the mutton served in the Irish hotels will take any other kind of meat while he stays there The English mutton, though better than ours, is far inferior to the Irish. American mutton is sold in the English, Irish and Scotch markets, but it brings from three to four pence less pound than the native pro- ducts, and no one who can afford the latter will take the former.-Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
FATAL LODGING HOUSE FIRE.
One Body Recovered and More Believes
 to be In the Ruins.

One Body Recovered and More Believed
 to be in the Ruins.
 ST. LOUIS, April 20.-A furious fire broke out at 10:30 o'clock last night in the Bethel home, a cheap lodging house on the levee and Olive street. More than a score of people were asleep in the upper stories when the fire department arrived, and the majority of them escaped. It is believed that three or four were burned to death.
 The fire was not extinguished until after midnight, and fremen are still busily en- gagged in the search for bodies. One corpse, mangled beyond recognition, has thus far been found. The register of the institution was secured by newspaper reporter, but after squabble was taken from him by the police and is now at the station. Those who escaped are hopelessly Scattered, and nothing can be learned from the register.
 The two upper floors of the four-story building fell in and caused mass of debris, which makes the search for victims difficult It is almost certain that other bodies are in the ruins. One of the injured sent to the dis pensary, name unknown, will die. Another is seriously but not fatally burned. The full extent of the disaster will not be known fol number of hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Ohio Republican Convention.

DAYTON, O., April 2O.-Gen. E. L. Lam- poson was made permanent chairman of the Republican convention here. In taking his place he made speech in which he said Ger. Sherman was the only man from Ohio who could lead the Republicans to victory in 1888. Daniel J. Ryan, of Portsmouth, was then unanimously nominated for secretary of state. Judge J. P. Bradburn was nominated for supreme judge Hon. w. B. Jones was re- nominated for member of the board of public works. Governor J. B. Foraker was selected as the first delegate at large to represent Ohio at the National Republican convention in Chicago. N" William Mckinley, ex-Gov- ernor Charles Foster, and Benjamin Butter worth were elected as the three other dele gates at large. Robert Harlan (colored, Q. l.. Maxwell (coloredD, Frank Baird and L. w. Brown were chosen as alternates. Messrs. Mattox and Lamson were declared nominees for electors at large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
TRADE BULLETIN,
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, April 19.-Money closed at 2 per cent The highest rate was 2lS and the lowest 1K per cent. Exchange closed steady: posted rates, 4S6lS@4S SSls: actual rates 4S66l4 s6Iz for GO days and 4SSG,4 SSI4 for demand. Governments closed steady: currency, 6s I2I14 bid; As. coup.. I24a4 bid; 4as, do, 10714 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union flrsts, 114G116; Union land grants IoIGIo3; Union sinking funds, 114G1I6; Centrals, IA 0116.
 The stock market was somewhat unsettled this morning. In the early dealings prices were weak They opened from M to $ lower and fur. ther declined Is to $ per cent. during the first half hour, but from 10:S0 to 1e o'clock there was a steady recovery. The strongest stocks were New York and New England, Oregon Transcon- tnental and Northern Pacific The advance in them ranged from IA to per cent. The advance in the others was not so marked, and in many cases the early decline had not been fully re- covered. There were no developments to which the advance could be attributed The stock market was active and buoyant during the after noon. There was 6 steady buying of nearly all the leading stocks and many of the low priced specialties. New York and New England WAS the feature of the days trading, and closed at an advance of per cent. for the day. The next strongest stocks were Northern Pacific and Oregon Transcontinental Among the special. ties Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western were the features The common closed at per cent advance the preferred per cent higher than yesterday. The sales for the day amounted 10 BIO S05 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
THE BREWERY LOCKOUT.
An Unsuccessful Attempt to Arbitrats.
 An investigation Probable.

An investigation Probable.
 NEW YORK, April 20.-There was sharp fighting on both sides of the brewery war yesterday. The old employees, or union men, who yet remain out, led by the union officers, pressed the boycotts that have been levied, kept hundreds of pickets on duty, requested liquor dealers not to handle ''pooI" beer. held several meetings, and claimed that they would yet win in the strike
 In Brooklyn and outlying points of this district and New Jerssy they did not mani fest as much activity, the brewers running with reduced forces and the strikers losing most of their courage. The brewery proprie- tors here, with the exception of a few, con- tinued to increase their forces a little, as first cless men could be secured, and deliver ies of beer generally were made, though not in as large quantities as usual
 The full state board of arbitration met 6 committee from the brewery proprietors. The proprietors claimed that the union em ployes had been growing more and more ar bitrary and unreasonable, and in order to protect themselves the ''bosses" were forced to take the stand they had They would no, submit to arbitration of the troubles under any circumstances whc ever.
 The state arbitration committee met repre- sentatives of the brewery employees in the afternoon. They said that the workmer held that the unions had secured an increas< of wages and the shortening of the hours ol work. For this reason they were in honol bound to preserve and protect them They desired some written agreement as union from the "bosses," the details to be deter mined by the state board of arbitration.
 The brewery proprietors politely but firmly refused to entertain the proposition, and thu chairman of the state board said that proba ply an official investigation would be held il the city hall early next week. At a specia meeting of the Ale and Porter Brewers asso citation, held at No. 9 Irving place, in thu afternoon, resolutions were adopted binding the association as body to stand the losse of boycotted firms
 A large mass meeting of the employees wa held last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
BY THE IGNORED DEAD.
ROSCOE coNKLINe's FUNERAL SER
 NIcES IN NEW YORK.


 Dead Statesman-Death Works Little Change In the Great Mans Appearances. Mourning in Utica
 NEW YORK, April 20.-A funeral service over the remains of Roscoe Conkling was held in Trinity chapel at 10 o'clock this morn ing. Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix conducted the service, assisted by Rector Swope Promi- nent men from all over the country were in attendance, including delegations from con- gress, from the senate of the state, and from the New York Bar association A committee of Utica's leading citizens appointed by their mayor attended the service, and will escort the remains to Utica The coffin was com pleted last evening, and in it was placed the body of the dead statesman The features were perfectly natural, and the expression ikelike. There was little to indicate the ter rible struggle through which he had passed in bis heroic battle against death
 The coffin is covered with broadcloth. There is no plate, and the only ornament is a raised cross extending the whole length of the hd and covered with the same material The handles are of oxydized silver, the bars covered with broadcloth- There is an outer casket of polished oak, with @ plain copper plate bearing the inscription:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Progress of Yucatan.

An out of the way quarter of the world is the Mexican state of Yucatan, to most trav- elers, but it appears to have caught the spirit of progress. A recent traveller writes that taxable property of the state is now valued at S, ,657, ,6s3. The public schools supported by the state number 2O2, and are attended by upward of II ,0O0 pupils Colleges are located at Merida for the study of law and medicine, and Valladolid has an institute, conserva tory of music, and academies. The postal service of the country is good, and telegraph and telephone offices are being rapidly multi plied.-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
He Knew the Sex.

Wife-What do you mean by coming home at this time of night Georges
 Husband-'S all your fault, my dear-hic IS all your fault.
 W. with dark frown)-All my fault, sirs All my fault9
 H.-Yes. Flers wanted me to stay longer. Wouldn't do it. Said man with wife s pretty n amiable s mine had no s'cuse for staying out any longer. That's reason why CT come home so soon.
 w. (smiling)-Well, you're great trial to me, George, but suppose I'll have to forgive you.-Boston Courier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
THEY STOOP TO FATE.

The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things: There is no armor against Fate; Death lays his icy hand on kings:
 Scepter and crown
 Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade. Some men with swords may reap the field And plant fresh laurels where they kill But their strong nerves at last must yield: They tame but one another still.
 Early or late
 They stoop to Fate, And must give up their murmuring breath When they, pale captives, creep to Death. The garlands wither on your brow: Then boast no more your mighty deedsi Upon Deaths purple altar now See where the victor victim bleeds,
 Your heads must come
 To the cold tomb Only the actions of the Just Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.
 Shirley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Novel School Custom.

A school custom which American children certainly would find attractive is practiced in Thuringia. The schoolmaster presents to every child on its first entrance into the school an enormous bag of sweets. Lately the GUS tom had degenerated to such degree by the parents and friends of the well-to-do children all supplying additional bags to the favored pupil that the government has been obliged to interfere. and one bag only is now the rule in one district, while in another it has been caused to cease ltogether.-Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
General Markets.

NEW YORK, April 1a.-FLOUR-Closed dull and strong; winter wheat extra, $2.S5G5. 10: Minne- sota do., $2.s0G5; city mill extra, $455G4T5, for West Indies; Ohio extra, Se sOQ5 10 Southern four closed firm; common to choice extra, Ss. .S095.l0.
 wHEAT-Options were moderately active and feverish to-day at irregular prices In the early dealings the bears made . raid on prices and hammered them down, but during the afternoon the decline was more than recovered, prices clos ing k@szc. higher than yesterday. Spot lots were neglected Spot sales of No. red state at 96c; No. do., 943zG95c.; No. red winter s4c; ungraded red, elIx9e4c-; No. red winter, May, eassc. bid; do., June 9l5sc. bid; do., July, sOesc bid
 at an advance of Is01sc. Spot lots closed neglected at unchangei prices Spot sales of ungraded mixed at 6606Sc.; No. 2 do., 6slxc.; No. mixed. May, 6ilsc. bid; do., June, 629 621kc.; do., July, Ga1zc. bid
 OATS-Options were more active. but prices were irregular, closing about steady at un- changed prices Spot lots closed 1zc. lower for graded mixed. Spot sales of No. white state at 44G44xc.; No 2, do., A61zs1xc.. No. 6 mixed, May and June, ssAGss,xc.; do, July, 8SAc
 RYE-Quiet; state, 75c.
 BARLEY-NominA-
 PORK-Dull, but firm; 1-year-oid mess, $I45o 0I475.
 LARD-Gosed fairly active and strong; cash and May, $Sso; June, $SSsi July, $oxs-
 BUTTER-Choice stock scarce and firm, others freely offered; state, 19027c.; western, 15G2.
 CHEESE-Dull; state factory, sk01s3zc.; {; western fiat. l1N0l2c.
 EGGS-Dun and lower; state and Pennsyi- vania, 133z014c.; western, 1S1<014c.
 SUGAR-Raw dull, but firm; 96 test, 55fc- {; fair refining, 1S-16c Refined steady; cut loaf and crushed, Sc.; cubes. 7c.; powdered, 7e71xc.; granulated, 6N06.slc.; confecfioners' A, 6ssc.; A standard, G,zc.; coffee o6 A. 1-16c.. white sxtra Q, b5Sc :euxa e g I1-lec; yellow. 536053<a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
SENATORS ON DAKOTA.
The Bill Admitting the Southern I
 as a State Passed.

F
 as State Passed.
 WASHINGTON, April 20-The senate yes terday resumed consideration of the bill for the admission of the state of South Dakota, and was addressed by MT. Plumb in support of the bill.
 After day spent in 8 debate the senate came to vote on the substitute and then on the bill The substitute was defeated-yeas 26; nays, 23-a strictly party vote.
 It declares the state of South Dakota a state of the United States, and ratifies and confirms Subject to certain provisions the constitution which the people of South Dakota have formed for themselves 1t fixes the boundaries of the state and gives the state concurrent jurisdiction of the River Missouri and every other river bordering on the state Until the next census and appor- tionment South Dakota is to have two repre- sentatives in the house of representatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Action by ConkIing's TownspeopIe.

UTICA, N. Y., April 20.-At largely at- tended meeting of citizens, held to take ac- don on the death of ex-Senator Conkling. a committee of fifty was named to attend the funeral and escort the remains to this city. The committee and other citizens left for New York in special car. The Hoffman house is the headquarters for the Uticans while in New York Business places, pub lie buildings and private residences are draped in mourning, and ladies and gentle men are wearing appropriate badges bearing portrait of the ex-senator. Business places will be closed during the service in this city tomorrow afternoon, and the city hall bell will be tolled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
A Maine Town Almost Fat,

A Maine Town Almost Fatally Burned.
 WINTHROP, Me, April 20.-Nearly every business house in Monmouth Centre was burned yesterday, the total loss being about SIS, ,OOO. The heaviest losers are Edwards & Flaherty, drugs and general merchandise, in whose building the fire started. The follow ing are the buildings destroyed: Cochnewagan hotel and livery stable, Dr. M. O. Edwards residence, Harlow's shoe store, Gilman & Bears hardware store, Dudley's grocery, Woodbury's clothing factory, Hooper's marble works, Davis livery stable, post office and all its contents, Simon Clough,s two dwellings, and several residences. The insurance is partial The origin of the fire is unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20

In 1858 Jan. 21) the then prince left Berlin for England, where he was to wed Princess Vic toria. He was ac- companied by the Prince and Prin- cess of Prussia, Princes Frederick Carl, Albrecht and Adalbert, the king of the Belgians and the Duke of Co- burg. The mar riage took place on Jan. 25, and prosy B aron Stockmar was made happy in seeing his plan of the houses of Prus- sia and England joined in more inti- mate relationship.
 Prince Albert wrote: "The young
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
A Lucky Pension Agent,

PITTsBURa, April 20.-Pension Agent w. H. Barclay, of this city, has just received notice that the Louisiana State lottery ticket No. 12,6l5, of which he holds half, at a cost of s, has drawn the capital prize of S15O, 900, his share being $75, 900. The ticket has been sent to New Orleans by express for collection. The other half of the capital prize, in which five persons are interested, was drawn by a mechanic in Philadelphia. A few months ago Capt Barclay drew prize of $l,0OO in the same manner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
To Support Ex-senator Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS April 2O.-Pursuant to a call of the Republican state central commit tee conventions were held yesterday in all of the thirteen congressional districts of the state, and delegates elected to the national convention at Chicago. In all districts but one (the tenth) the delegates were instructed to support ex-Senator Harrison for the presi- dential nomination, and in the tenth, although not instructed, they pledged themselves te support him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
THE EMPEROR BETTER.

Passed a Good Night and is Now Free
 from Fever.
 BERLIN, April BOA bulletin was issued at o'clock this morning by the physicians in attendance at Charlottenburg, announce ing that the emperor passed good night and the fever again decreased, while breathing was very much easier. His gen. eral condition is pronounced to be inn proved. The bulletin was signed by all physicians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
A switchmen,s Strike Settled.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-The strike of the switchmen on the northwestern road has been settled. The strikers were employed in the south side yard, and the grievance of which
 they complained was change in the night yard master. About ten engineers were idle in the round house. A conference was held betwc en the men and the officials of the road, and the difficulty was settled by the appoint ment of third man to fill the disputed posi- tfon. On these conditions the men returned to work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
4 mx.t.rious New Hampshire Murder.

LurLrroN, N. H., April 20.-Orrin Steere was shot and killed in his house in Lyman. He was sitting before the stove when a shot was fired through the window, hitting him on the heck and killing him instantly. Steere was a quiet and peaceable citizen, and it is not known that he had any enemies. He was 70 wears old. Sheriff Brigham is working on the case, but as yet has found no ciew to the murderer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
cui,tv of Poisoning Her Husband.

PRINCESS ANNE, Md, April 20.-The jury in the case of Mrs Emma Farlow, of Cris- field, on trial here for poisoning her husband on July g last, returned a verdict of man. slaughter. She was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Mrs Harlow is only 19 years old, and good looking blonde The defense was based on nymphomania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20

Shot by 8 Drunken 1O-Year-Old Child.
 HALLowELL, Me, April 20.-H. L. Brown, aged %, while walking on Concord street, was shot in the head by little boy named Miller French, and dangerously wounded
 French and two boys who were playing with him were arrested. Their ages range from to 10 years, and all three were drunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
FREDERICK III.
A Brief Sketch of the German Emperorsl
 Eventful Life.

Frederick III, emperor of Germany, was born on Oct. IS, 1881. He received most thorough military training, and early in life was an active participant in some of the military events that have helped to make up the history of Prussia and the German em- pire.
 1t would take too much space to give all the details of Frederick's life. Some events connected with it are, however, of more than ordinary interest. First, his marriage, whict has had 8 remarkable influence upon his life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
FATAL MINE DISASTER.
Twenty-Four Men Killed and Fen Seri-
 Ously Injured.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

LONDON, April 20.-A terrible disaster occurred last night in St Heller coal mine by the explosion of fire damp. Miners were hurled in every direction by force of the explosion and as soon as an examina- ton could be made it was found that twenty-four men had been killed and ten were so seriously wounded by flying frag- ments that most of them will die Some were blown into fragments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
She was Crossed in Love.

NEW HAVEN, April 20.-Christiana Kraft, a German, aged 32 and unmarried, drowned herself in the Harbor this morn ing. She was the victim of an unhappy love affair, and partially demented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20
Stricken With Paralysis.

NEW YORK, April 20.-A cable dispatch from Paris reports that George N. Pendle- ton, United States minister to Berlin, has been stricken by apoplexy at Wiesbaden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-20

Two Cents for Each Sparrow Killed.
 ALBANY, April 20.-Among the bills passed in the assembly last night was one fixing a bounty of two cents for every English spar row killed