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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
THE MEDICAL CONGRESS.
Doctors Devote Day to Choosing Officers
 for the Ensuing Year.

Doctors Devote a Day to Choosing Officers
 for the Ensuing Year.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-The associations constituting the congress of American physi- clans and surgeons, now in session here, held meetings at their various headquarters, and elected officers for the ensuing year, or read and discussed papers. The Genito- Urinary burgeons association elected Dr. Robert W. Taylor, of New York, president; pr. John P. Bryson, of St. Louis, vice president, and pr. Arthur T. Cabot of Boston, secretary.
 The Dermatological society elected Dr. J. E. Graham, of Toronto, president Dr. S. Sherwell, of Brooklyn, vice president, and Dr. G. H. Tilden, of Boston, secretary.
 The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reelected their present officers for the ensuing year.
 Last night the second session of the con gress was held in the G. A. R. hall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
THE TIME FOR DISAPPEARING.
So Thought MT. Strong, and He Didn't Wait
 to Hear the JurX Find Him GuiltY.

So Thought MT. Strong, and He Didn't Wait
 to Hear the Jury Find Him Guilty.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2O.-A special to The Picayune from Baton Rouge says: The jury in the case of ex-Secretary of State William A. Strong, charged with ewbezzling about S3 3500 from the state, retired at p m. and at 6:30 p. m. announced that they had agreed upon verdict.
 The sheriff went out to call the attorney general, and Strong walked out behind him, attracting no attention, as he had been at large during the trial A few minutes later, when his presence was required, he could not be found, nor have the officers yet succeeded in their search for him. The attorney general made out process verbal of Strongs volun- tary absence, and the jury rendered verdict of guilty as charged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Tories and UniioniiSttS
Strongly Reunited in a Confer
 ence at Bradford.
LIBERAL1sT HOPES DISTILLED.

Pledges Made to Sink All Minor Disputes
 and Support the Government Until Home
 Rule Has Collapsed - Chamberlain's
 Speeoh.
 LONDON, Sept. 20.-The recent signs of friction between the Tories and the Unionists had greatly raised the hopes of the Liberals that they were the precursors of complete disruption of the coalition in the very near future, but these hopes were dispelled by the Unionist conference held at Bradford. The fact that MT. Chamberlain dominated the conference adds greatly to the importance of the resolution adopted pledging the party to sink all minor disputes, defer indefinitely the consideration of questions not immediately urgent and support the government until home rule had collapsed, in other words, until MT. Gladstone should die These resolutions show the hand of the Unionists in a manner more open than any previous act or declara- tion of the leaders of that party, and confirm the already strong belief that the Unionists are anti-Gladstone first and foremost and anti-home rule only because the Liberal leader is for 1t.
 Mir. Joseph Chamberlain, speaking at the conference, said that the healing of the rup- ture between the Unionists and Liberals was almost impossible. The Gladstonians had not announced their programme because they did not know what their unstable leader might next propose. The action of the Irish exec utive, he asserted, had been strictly in ac- cordance with legislation. Mr. Chamberlain denied that the evictions had been unfair It would be gross injustice to social order if the law were permitted to be defed under the menaces of the leaguers. The Unionists would protect the minority in Ireland and preserve the honor and integrity of the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
NIT. Cox on the Ontlook.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-T c. Crawford pub fishes in The World an interview with Hon. s. s. Cox That gentleman does not believe with Senator Sherman that tariff is the only issue of the campaign. He reviewed the tariff history, and said the Mills bill is unanswer- able by its opponents He considers Gov ernor Hills chances of reelection in New York as excellent; thinks the Irish element is nearly all in line with it's old friends, the Democratic party, and believes that that party will also receive large percentage of the Labor vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Warner Miller at Elmira.

ELMIRA, N. Y, Sept. 2O.-The Hon. War: nef Miller arrived in this city from New York by special train. At 8 o'clock last evening the Fassett guards, headed by the School of Commerce band, escorted Mir. Mil. Ter from the hotel to the opera house, which was crowded to the doors. There was som, singing by glee club. E. E. Adams, editol of The Advertiser, was made chairman oi the meeting He introduced Mir Miller, who briefly alluded to the tariff and other nationa issues, then fully outlined the work of the state campaipn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
MIR. BURNS ALSO DECLINES.
Two Nominations by Reclamation Gone to
 Waste in Erie.

Waste in Erie.
 ERIE, Pa, Sept 20.-The announcement is made by authority that Hon. James R. Burns is not only likely to decline his recent nomination to succeed Congressman W. l.. Scott, but that he denies having encouraged the Erie county oNnferees to believe that he would accept it. Mir. Burns says he is poor and needs his present income or it's equivalent; that if he enters the canvass he will have to resign his position as one of the faculty of the high school, and that he is quite likely to be beaten in the political venture. He did moi attend the ratification meeting held on the evening following the nomination, and thus far the politicians have failed to persuade him to accept it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
They Hate the British Flag.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Sixty- veteran officers of Meagher's Irish brigade cele brated the anniversary of the battle of An tietam on Monday night by dinner Maj. Haverity, of the Sixty-ninth regiment, pre- sided. Amid great enthusiasm the veterans adopted resolution pledging their lives and sacred honor to secure the annexation of Can ada in order to sweep from America the last vestige of the British flag. Police Sergeant Grainger, who was a captain in Meagher'e brigade, made speech in sentiment with the resolution
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Republican Nominations.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O.-The Republicans of the First Congressional district yesterday renominated Hon. Henry H. Bingham Hon. Charles O'Neill was renominated in the Second district, Hon. William D. Kelley was renominated in the Fourth district and Hon. A. c. farmer in the Fifth The nomination for register of wills of this city, over which there was bitter contest, was awarded to Alfred Gratz. John Bardsley was nominated for city treasurer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Reception to MT. DeneM.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20,-Chauncey M. De pew was rendered a reception and banquet last night by the Union League club, of which he is president. President Smith, of the Chamber of Commerce, made a speech of welcome, to which MT. Depew responded in a felicitous manner, avoiding political issues or treating them humorously, and chiefly treat ing of the superiority of American institu- tions and conditions as compared with those of other countries. Hon. Levi P. Morton and Gen. w. T. Sherman were among the distinguished persons present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Warner Miller Talks Agriculture.

ELMIRA, N. Y., Sept 2O.-The attendance nt the state fair yesterday was the largest since the exhibition opened Monday morning There were about 15,OOO people on the grounds. Hon. Warner Miller arrived soon after o'clock, and delivered an address on agricultural topics. He did not refer to poll
 tics. The exhibition at the fair is not thought to be fully up to the standard of some pre- vious years. The farm implements and live stock departments are unusually large, but the domestic exhibits are comparatively few.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Congressman Mills Taken III.

BROOKLYN, Sept 2o.-Congressman Mills, after his address in the Academy of Music Tuesday night, became so ill that his friends had to remove him to the Clarendon hotel
 He overtaxed his strength, and shortly after his arrival at the hotel he tainted away. A doctor was summoned, and MT. Mills was finally brought to through the physicians efforts He rallied enough to admit of lis removal to New York. He is reported as much better, but still too indisposed to travel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Opinions on Adjournment.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20-In commenting on the action of the Democratic caucus, Tho Evening Star says that the only prospect ot an early adjournment depends upon back. down by the Republican senators on the tariff bill. If they adhere to their purpose to report a bill it seems clear that the Demo crats are not willing to take any step oaleu. lated to interfere. The general opinion at the capital is that the session will probably run along to we'll in October anyhow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Seventh New Jersey Volunteers.

JERSEY CITY, Sept. Ex-Governor Martin, of Kansas, Senator Sewen, of New Jersey, and Gen. Hyde, of Maine, were among the speakers at the fourth reunion of the veter- ans of the Seventh New Jersey volunteers Gen. Sewell was their brigade commander. He stated in his review of the regiments record that it was in seventy eight battles from Williamsburg to Gettysburg Governor Martin said that 125, 900 of the 275, GOO votes in Kansas were ex-Union soldiers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20

COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 2O.-Yesterday being lawyers day at the centennial, a meeting cH members of the bar was held in the audi torium, with Judge Thurman presiding. Let ters of regret were read from Chief Justice Fuller and from Gen. Benjamin Harrison. Judge Thurman made an address composed largely of "reminiscences of prominent mem. bers of the bar in she earlier period of Ohio's history
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
General Markets.

NEW YORK Sept. 19.-FLOUR-Closed dull and weak for new stock and firm for old. City mill extra, S4s516, for West Indies; Minnesota extra, S305@5.75; superflne, $2 7003.S5. South, ern flour dull but steady; trade and family ex. tras, S3.75@5. 10.
 weak, closing slightly lower. Spot lots closed ouiet and easier. Spot sales of No. 1 red state at S1.Oa@1 1Os; No. do., 9s1ac. No red winter 9656097c.; No. do., a01Sc.; No. red winter Got, ssc.; do., Nov. ss9Sc.; do, Dec, ,$1. OOA.
 CORN-Options were moderately active and irregular, closing about steady. Spot lots closed weak and slightly lower. Spot sales of Mo- mixed at 54c.; do., Sept, bSc.; do, Oct, 5as4c. do. Nov, b216c.; do, Dec, 5OMc.
 OATS-Options were dull and barely steady Spot lots closed dull and slightly lower. Spot sales of No. white state at 4Oc.; No. do. 8503sc.; No. mixed, c.; No. do., 2ssz@s0c No 2 mixed, Sept, 2s5sc; do.. Oct, soc; do. Nov, 30sSc.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Quiet; new mess, S1525@15.75.
 LARD-CIosed dull and featureless; Oct solc S90.
 SUGAR-Raw dull, but firm; fair refining 5hc; centrifugal, 96 test, 61sc. Refined firm cut loaf and crushed, essc.; cubes, &c.,. powdered &c.,; granulated, 7s4c.; mold A, 734c.; confec tioners' A, 796c; coffee A, standard, 7ss07 7-1ec coffee off A, 1-1b@71sc.; white extra c, 7c extra 0, 694@e1Sc.; 0, 67-16@6 9-16c.; yellow 61S08Ac.
 BUTTER-Unchanged; eastern creamery, 2sd 2416c. western do., 230231Ac.
 CHEESE-Steady; factory New York ched dar, 8l30s3zc; western flat, S0S15c.
 EGGS-Dull and weak; fresh eastern flrsts, 1 01o1fc,; western, do., 16@19c.; Canadian do 1S1sDl9c.
 lands, l018c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
our Consu1ate in Ouha Destroyed.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O-The department of state has learned through Consul Daniel M Mullen, of Sagua La Grande Cuba, at his home in Roxbury, Mass, on leave of ab- sence, that the United States consulate in that city was destroyed during one of the re, cent hurricanes in Cuba. Nearly every building in the oity was damaged, and that occupied by the consulate, one of the finest was left in ruins All the property of the consulate was lost except the books.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
An Involuntary Trapeze Act.

THREE RIVERS, Mich, Sept. 2o.-An old man was watching a balloon ascension at the Centreville fair when his feet became en, tangled in the ropes of the air ship and he was borne aloft, head downward. The aeron. aut, who was performing on a trapeze above the old man, succeeded at last in drawing him upon the bar, and, seated together, the two made safe descent, after rising to ar altitude of 1000 feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
ReafeD Roth Ways.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-Judge Barrett, af- ter hearing all the evidence on the motion for an injunction in the suit of Kiernans News company against the Stock Quotation Telegraph company, denied the motion. The evidence showed that on ,3O4 sporting news items sent out by the latter company, its ticker beat the Kiernan ticker from one min ute to over one hour per item.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
He Put His Head on the Track,

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept 20,-Ira E. Smith a young coal oil merchant of this place, wal killed near Haubstadt, Gibson county, on tho Evansville and Terre Haute railroad. It is supposed that he deliberately placed his head across the track with suicidal intent. He was a young married man, and no cause, except business misfortunes, can be assigned for the act He was @ native of Cincinnati
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Sunivan's Condition.

CRESCENT BEACH, Mass, Sept. 9O.--A re. porter called at the residence of John l.. Sul. hvan, and was there informed that although Sullivan's condition had not improved it was not at present of a particularly alarming na- ture. It is true that Sullivan's mother and Father Hagerty had been sent for, but it wal stated at the house that no immediate danger WAS apprehended
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Cooperation Not Successful.

BOSTON, Sept, 2O-The property of the National Knights of Labor Cooperative Elastic Fabric company, at Woodlawn and Clarke avenues, Chelsea, was sold at auction Tuesday. The company was organized in June. 1886, by the striking employees of T Martin & Brother, and it was the intention of the company to make the same line o1 goods and compete with Martin. Financial troubles came almost immediately and thu continuation was the sale to satisfy a secont YnOrtpape
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
The Times Gets More Help.

LONDON, Sept. 20-The Times, it is said, has retained Sir Henry James as counsel, to act in consort with Attorney General Webster in the Parnen parliamentary com mission
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Ont of Politics.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20-The Hon. W. Bourke Cochran, who represents the Tweltt district of New York in the house of repre- sentatives, has announced that he is not { candidate for a renomination, and will moi run if such an honor is conferred upon hiu ct the coming convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
William O,Brien Braves Arrest.

DUBLIN, Sept 2O-Editor William E. OBrien, NJ P, has again laid himself open to the tender mercies of MT Balfour He ad- dressed an immense concourse of the tenantry on the Vandeleur estates, where so many evic- tions have taken place. MT. OBrien exhorted the tenants to adhere to their plan of resist ance There was much excitement. Agents of the government were present and took notes of MT. O'Brien's speech. It is believed fresh prosecution will be ordered against him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
ThirtY-nine Bodies Buried.

MADRID, Sept. 20.-An the passengers and crew saved from the steamer Sud America, which was run into and sunk at Port Luz with the exception of the captain and the in- jured, have re-embarked for Genoa. The bodies of the thirty nine victims of the disas ter have been recovered and buried
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20

BINGHAMToN, N. Y., Sept Ex-Governor Hill arrived here from New York yesterday afternoon, and in the evening addressed an outdoor audience of several thousand The governor said that the paramount question involved in the present campaign is: "Shal the wise, able and economical administration of Grover Cleveland be continued or not?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Killed Herself While Insane.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 20 = Mrs. Thomas Gully, of North Attleboro, committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor. Her husband is blind and nearly helpless, and hearing noise and missing his wife from hi. side, he groped about the premises until h. stumbled over her dead body. Temporary insanity is the only known cause
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Refncees Stopned.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 2O.-Eleven refugees from Palatka, Fla, passed through Boyce, four miles from Chattanooga, bound for Xenia, o. They are from the fever dis. trict, and left for the north on the 'cannon ball" train, over the Cincinnati Southern road. These people were stopped at Boycs by the Chattanooga quarantine officers. Theil baggage was also put off at the same time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Five Men Drowned.

QUEBEC, Sept 2o.-On Monday night {. Ste Anne farmer named Perreault, and hii son; miller named Boisvert; Mir. Morrin the station agent at Ste Anne, and another man named Goodin, were drowned. They were going over the river in small boat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Congressional Nominations.

CAMDEN, N. J., Sept. 20-Gen. William Brindle was nominated by the Democrats for congress in the First New Jersey district.
 ALTOONA, Pa., Sept. 20.-The Democrats of the Twentieth district nominated Thomas H, Greevy, of this city, for congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Two Nominations in One District.

FARMvILLE, Va, Sept. 2O.-The Langston- ties, or anti ti-Mahone men, bolted the Repub- lican Fourth district congressional conven- tion here, and nominated Professor Langston by exclamation. The regular convention nominated Judge Arnold, whose nomination was favored by MT. Malone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Suit and Counter Suit.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2o.-The $S,OOO, 900, 900 suit of the Hooking Valley Railroad com pany against Stevenson Burke and his asso- ciate ex-directors of the company has been decided in favor of the defendants Judge Burke says that he will now bring suit against the company for heavy damages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Resented Intrusion With a Knife.

ScorT HAVEN, Pa., Sept. 2O.-While a dance was in progress at the residence of Nicholas Backus, James Green, aged 21, an uninvited guest, became involved in dispute with Backus. The latter seized knife and stabbed Green to death. Backus was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Merchant and Drummer Drowned.

PLATTsBURG, N. Y, Sept. 20.-J. R. Van sicklen, of the wholesale grocery firm of Van Sicklen & Spalding, Burlington. Vt, and a Boston drummer named Wright, were drowned in Lake Champlain last night near Burlington while out in 8 sailboat, which canSiZed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Rich Resuits of a RIast-

IsHPEM1Ne, Mich, Sept 2O-Eight bun, dred tons of quartz, carrying s8,oOO in gold, was dislodged by single blast at the Michi- gan mine last evening. The shaft is now fourteen feet deep, and over $20, 900 worth of gold has been taken from 1t in less than month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Chicago Horsemen Contribute.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-The mayor has re ceived from the West Side Driving park $1 ,O6S for the yellow fever sufferers. This amount is the proceeds of the benefit per formance given Saturday, including dona tions of purses by the winners, mounts by the jockeys and individual subscriptions By persons connected with the park
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Reception to Lieutenant Governor Jone

ELMRA, N. Y., Sept 20-The Odd Fellows and Patriarchs Militant of this city and sur rounding country gave reception to Lieu tenant Governor Jones, member of the order, and Gen. Wadsworth, commander of the Patriarchs Militant. After the reception a banquet was partalzen of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Fears for a Vessel.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2O.-Nothing has been heard of the Spanish bark Flora, which sailed from Havana for this port on the 4th inst, and it is feared that she encountered the recent cyclone and has been lost. Sha carried a cargo of sugar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Jumped from a Window,

BROOKLYN, Sept. 2O.-Mrs. Lizzie Holmes, 27 years old, committed suicide late last night by jumping from the window of the third flat of the apartment house No. 760 Marcy avenue. The young woman left an interest ing family of three children, all under 4 vaars of aoe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Failed and Embedded.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept 2O.-Charles B. Whiting, the banker who failed last week, is under arrest charged with the embezzlement of $S,0O0 given him by Dr. John o. Marble for investment some time ago in stocks which were not forthcoming
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
End of an English Strike.

LONDON, Sept. 20.-The cotton operatives who have been on strike in Bolton, Lanca- shire, have accepted the masters terms and resumed work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Weather Indications. Fair; southerly winds; slightly armer.
TRADE BULLETIN.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Sept l9.-Money closed at per cent; the highest rate and the lowest 2 per cent Exchange closed steady. Posted rates, 4sa1sG44e9; actual rates, 4.s43404.s5 for 60 days and 48S1404sS1& for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, te1 bid; As, coup, 129A bid; 41ss, do., 107 bid. ~ss-as.. Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, 11s@116; Union land grants, 1oa6 1Os; Union sinking funds, 1so@1a8; Centrals, 114@116 The whole list, with few exceptions, showed fractional advances at midday. The sales fol the day amounted to 563, 739 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
A Cattle Train Wrecked.

RoNDoUT, N. Y, Sept 20.-A cattle train on the West Shore railroad was te4escoped by a freight train while on bridge at the Cats kill station. Four cars were thrown off the bridge and many sheep and cattle were killed A drover received slight bruises.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20

Nominated AftsR Six Hundred Ballots.
 COLUMBIA, s. cA, Sept 2o-Hon. George D. Tfllman was yesterday renominated for congress by the Democratic convention of the Second district, which had been in dead locked session nearly month, and had taken over 600 ballots
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
The Parnell Fund
Governor Hill at Binghamton.

LONDON, Sept. 2O.-The Parneu litigation fund now amounts to $15,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Stricken with Paralysis.

BRIDGEPORT, Me, Sept. 20.-Warren Rice, ex-United States consul at Panama, has sui fered a severe shock of paralysis at his home in Saco and is not expected to recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
Robbers Took Their Gold.

LIGoNER, Pa., Sept. 20.-Two masked men forced an entrance into the residence of Isaac Harigan and wife, very aged couple, resde ing five miles from here The robbers, at the point of revolver, forced the old folks to give up $1,0OO in gold which was in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20

BERLIN, Sept. 20.-The report that the Empress Frederick will visit Balmoral early in October is confirmed.