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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-FLOUR-Closed dull and without important change; Minnesota extra, S2 eo05; city mill extra, sI3o0455; Ohio extra. S2 yOQ64 yO; S. Louis extra, S2.90G490. Southern flour closed dull and barely steady; common to choice extra, $325@5.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and irregular, closing dull at about yesterdays prices Spot lots closed dull and unchanged. Spot sales of red state at 93G9ic.; No. do, 9O14c. No. , red winter, 9O4c.; ungraded red, S96691c.: No. red winter, Jan., Ss5sc.; do., Feb. SSssc. bid; do, March, s9ssc. bid.
 CORN-Optlons were moderately active and weak, closing at O slight decline. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged Spot sales of No. mixed at GOl4c.; ungraded do,, 6l14c.; No. ? mixed. Feb, 401sc.; do., March, 6oasc bid; do., May, 60Ia 06Ossc.
 OATS-Options were dull and heavy, closing at slight decline. Spot lots closed steady and un. changed. Spot sales of No. white state at 4Ill 43c.; No. 2 do., 41lTc.; No. mixed, Feb, 8S5sc. do. March, 39I4 G393sc. RYE-Dull and unchanged BARLEY-Nomnal PORK-Dull: mess, S15 for one year old. LARD-Closed steady but easier; Feb, S7.730 7.7T; May, 7.S417.S. BUTTER-Steady; state. l7I2sc.; western creamery, 141Sic. CHEESE-Firm; state factory, 11140123zc.: western, 1lM@lac.
 EGGs-Steady; near by, ai0a4Isc.; western, 2a124c.
 | SUGAR-Raw nomnal; fair refining, Sc. Re fined quiet and steady; cut loaf and crushed. Sc cubes, 1sSc; powdered, 7sSc.; granulated, 71sc. coufectiopers. A. e.; A standard, CSC; coffee h6 4, G<D6. 81c.; white extra c. o06}Sc.; extJa c, e30s56c; q ese0S u.I6c ye)tcwi s609<H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Edward O'Mulley Extradited.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 1.-Yesterday an open car riage containing Detective Ahern and Sheriff Cooper, of Chemung county, N Y., drove up to the county jail. The officials alighted and prisoner, Edward OMalley. As soon as the party stepped outside of the huge iron doors the detective informed the prisoner that he must be handcuffed. He implored the detect i've not to handcuff him, but in vain. The nickel plated ornaments were placed upon his wrists, and the party then entered the carriage and were driven to the station Sheriff Cooper departed last evening for FL mira, N. Y., with his prisoner in his charge O'Malley has been held in St. Paul for about three weeks, during which time habeas cor pus proceedings have been pending. He is wanted in Elmira to answer a charge of larceny
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-"Kelly has signed" re- marked Director Billings to reporter yester- day. "He came to my place of business at
 noon, and asked him if he was ready to sign a contract. He said that he was, and made out the paper, which is simply renewal of the contract of 1884, and he signed it. He will receive the same salary that he had last year. Kelly is looking finely. I think he will play great ball for us next season. gleaned from him that he was utterly indiffer- ent about the captaincy, and would be satis- fed with any decision that we would arrive at. He said that it was indifferent to him whether he was captain or assistant captain. T
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Fatal Coastinr Accident.

ITHACA, N. Y., Feb. 1.-Two serious coast ing accidents occurred here last night, one of which will doubtless prove fatal A horse and sleigh containing an elderly man, one Wilkinson, and young man, while descend ing State street were run into by bob sled heavily loaded. The occupants of the cutter were dashed to the ground Wilkinson strik- ing heavily on his head. His companion escaped with few bruises. The cutter was broken into splinters and the horse badly in jured It is thought that Wilkinson is fatally injured. A half hour later on Seneca street, a sled, in crossing Aurora street, struck an old man, knocking him down and breaking his arm and four of his ribs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
On Trial for Murder.

NEWTON, N. J., Feb. 1.-Robert s. Vest brook was put on trial yesterday for the than 80 years old. The murder occurred on Oct. 3 in a chestnut grove above Branchville. It was beautiful Sunday morning and both men were in adjoining fields, when West brook picked up few chestnuts from a tree on Morris land, the branches of which over hung Westbrook's field. The state says West brook threw a stone at the old man in the course of a quarrel, fracturing his skull. Westbrook appeared in court haggard and pale, accompanied by his wife and a 1-year- old baby. Almost all the afternoon was taken up in selecting jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Sharon Divorce Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-The supreme court yesterday filed it's decision in the Sharon divorce case. It affirms the decree of the lower court, which granted to Sarah Althea Sharon a divorce from the late Senator Will liam Sharon, but reverses the order relating to counsel fees. The supreme court fixes the amount of alimony at s1 500 and an annual allowance of $500 The lower court had granted $7,5OO alimony and an annual allow ance of 2,5OO, besides $55, 900 counsel fees. Three of the seven supreme court judges filed dissenting opinions to the effect that Senator Sharon and Sarah Althea Hill were never legally married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Doing Queer Things by Electricity.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The Electric club of this city held a notable reception last even- ing, at which many prominent electricians and men of all professions were guests. The rooms were illuminated by brilliant and unique combinations of electric lights. There were also curious electrical contrivances in operation Doors were opened, safes un- locked, steaks and chops cooked and clocks moved, all by electricity. President Henry E. Davis delivered an address of welcome. Professor Rowland, of John Hopkins univer- sity, reviewed the history of electrical dis covery. Mayor Hewitt, Thomas A. Edison and Professor Forbes, the we'll known Eng. fish electrician, were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Drucker's Murderer Declared Sane.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Feb. 1.--Jacob Scheele, the New Canaan murderer of Constable Lewis Drucker, has been bound over for trial without bail and lodged in the Bridgeport jail. Scheele has been examined by Dr. Lan- der, and pronounced sane and in good physi- cal condition. His self-inficted pistol wounds will not prove fatal There of the balls have been extracted. The prisoner will not talk to reporters, except to say that the town of Canaan was better off without Drucker, who was continually making trouble for liquor dealers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
KILLED HIS MOTHER
While Under the Influence of.Drink, and Then Boasted of His Horrible Crime.

Then Boasted of His Horrible Crime.
 BUFFALO, Feb. John Cullen, ship car penter living at the foot of Genesee street, in this city, went home last night about 9:3o o'clock, decidedly befuddled by liquor. As he entered the house, his mother, Mrs. Annie Cullen, aged 65 years, made some comment on his condition, which so enraged John, that he picked up an ax lying in the room and struck her on the head with it, crushing her skull, and spattering blood and brains all over the room. She probably died instantly. Cullen then went out and entered several saloons boasting in each one that he had killed his mother He was so drunk that for time DO attention was paid to what he said, but finally some one investigated and found Mrs Cullen stretched on the floor of her house dead. Cullen was immediately arrested and locked up, but did not seem to realize what he had done. Cullen is about 35 years old and unmarried, and had lived alone with his mother for several years. He was generally considered to be an inoffensive fellow, except when under the influence Of liquor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
MT. Thobe's Expenses.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Mr Thobe has pre- sented to the house elections committee bill for his expenses in contesting the seat of MT. Carlisle. His bill is $4, 700. The most allowed by law is $2,000. The bill charges $1,0 ,0O0 paid to MT. Stever, an attorney, who spoke for five minutes before the committee. MT. Blakely's fees are charged to the amount of $0OO, MT. Wards fees to the amount of S25O, and an item of $500 is charged as the pay as an expert of MT. Pierce, who made affidavit to the statement-which proved erroneous- that the poll books from certain pSecincts WUsau t1 ths kars hau1fwr1fing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Three Killed and Several Injured.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb 1.-The second section of the limited express on the Pittsburg, Gin cinnati and St. Louis railroad ran into an open switch near Urbana at 6 o'clock last evening, and caused collision with a switch engine standing on the side track. Both engines were wrecked. Engineer Frank Brown and Fireman Charles M. Alhand, of the passenger engine, both of Columbus, were instantly killed, as was Roadmaster Welch, who was riding with them. The men in the other engine were enabled to see the danger, and jumped ill time to save themselves No passengers were killed, but many were badly bruised and cut. The cars were wrecked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Striking Miners.

READING, Pa., Feb. 1.-The snow is still on the side of the strikers in preventing a re- sumption of mining operations in the Schuyl kill region Several collieries that have been in readiness for some days have been unable to obtain empty cars, and delay of the bet ter part of the week may occur before the miners can go ahead. At the few collieries now in operation the coal mined is being stacked until there is favorable opportunity for shipping it. The attempts made to start collieries at different points have met with nc greater success than have characterized such sfforts during the past two weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
TRADE BULLETIN,
New York Money and Produce Narkc
 Quotations.

New 1Otk SloHey anu ErouuCe -uaFhel
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Money closed at 8 pe cent, the highest rate. The lowest rate was ?. Exchange closed steady; posted rates lower S4s4lfG4SGlS; actual rates, SISfG4.SsA fo sixty days and Si.SGI4s64 for demand. Gov ernments closed steady; currency 6s, 1I9 bid; is coup, I2G3s bid; 4Iss, do., Ios bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Unio frsts, 1I30116; Union land grants, loSGluC Union sinking funds. 1lTGl19; Centrals, 2dIlc The stock market was excessively dull thi morning. and weak. Nearly every stock on tn list opened 1sG4 per cent lower than it close. last night, and continued at about that rang during the forenoon, with very little fiuctuation The coal stocks continue to monopolize the inter est of the traders and the five anthracite stocA this forenoon furnished Ss per cent. of the who., mornings business. RTheSstock market was du, and featureless during the afternoon. Fluctua tions were confined within a very narrow range The close was weak at the lowest prices of th, day The decline for the day ranged from 1sG 1h per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Dempsey Rests McCaffrev.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-There were about 5000 persons present last night in the Pavonia rink, Jersey City, to witness the glove con- test between Dominick McCaffrey and Jack Dempsey The men fought ten rounds, and Referee Jere Dunn decided that Dempsey won. Dempsey did nearly all the leading and scored three points to McCaffrey's one It had been given out among the sporting men previous to the mill that it was to be a draw, and there was comparatively little in terest taken in the affair by insiders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Jibboom Club on Parade.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Feb. 1.-The most unique and exciting procession ever seen Ill New England was witnessed here last night, when the Jibboom club, composed of whaling captains ancient mariners and sailors par aded, headed by the Third regiment band. In the line were signal lights and fog horns, and, to add to the drollery, all the partici- pants were clad in rough weather sea tog- gerry Along the line of march to the Grand Army fair-for that was their objective point-the line was greeted with Roman candles, red and green fire, etc., burned in honor of the mariners.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, Feb. 1.-Assemblyman Finley, of Paterson, introduced bill yesterday to pro- hibit horse racing on any track during November, December, January, February, March and April This is intended to wipe out the winter racing at Guttenberg and Cliff ton, which is carried on solely to afford a means of betting. In joint meeting yesterday the legislature appointed trustees of the Nor ristown insane asylum, the reform school for boys and the industrial school for girls, almost all of the present incumbents being reelected. William N Lanning was elected district court judge of Trenton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
To Extend the Suffrage

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 1.-The state senate yesterday unanimously voted to submit to the people an amendment to the constitution which is practical abolition of the property qualification for voters Heretofore no person aot holding property valued at s134 was al owed to vote for state officers. This was a relic of old colonial law. By the bill just passed every male citizen of the United States of the age of 21 years, who has had the requisite residence and registry, may vote for all civil officers. The people will probably ratify this amendment, and in 1892 it may change the political complexion of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
AT TIE OPERA HOUSE.
Stereopticon Lccturcs this EveninS-So smi h Russell Friday Night.

Prof Forbes lecture on ''An Evening in Ondon" at the Opera House this evening III prove an interesting intertainmeut. ie will te aided with 55 stereopticon -iews, said to be the finest ever seen in his city.
 The simple announcement of Sol Smith .Ussell's appearance at the Opera House riday evening is sufficient to draw a rowded house. Russelrs new play Be itched" is genuine hit. Its plot is in ne main intirely new. There is sugges- ion of Confusion" and the wierd fancies writers like Haggard in it, and while it s impossible it is really the only dramatic umedy Mir Russell has ever made dis nctively his own. It will please the eople everywhere for the reason that it hows more of Russell than any other play n which he has ever appeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Order of Chosen Friends.

NEW YORK, Feb 1.-Hon Howard H. Horse of this city, supreme councillor, T. 3. Lynn of Indianapolis, supreme recorder, Independent Order of Chosen Friends, have ust issued the report for lSS7. It makes splendid showing for the new order, howing that the total disbursa m@nts for leaths, sickness, old age and benefits mounted to S2. 71'' nnu The monthly disbursements ere S15, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
New .Jersev Fisheries

TRENTON, Feb. IA conference of the men interested in the New Jersey fisheries was held at the state house yesterday. It was called by ex-Scnator Thomas Chattle, chairman of the conference which was held recently at Camden E. G. Harrison presided. Speeches against menhaden fshermen-"pirates' they were called-were made. It was decided tc appoint delegation to go to Washington and wait on the committee on fisheries in refer
 ence to Congressman McAdoo's bill, which will come up before the committee on Friday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Trying to Defraud the Government.

PEORIA, Ills, Feb. Tt has just come to light that the Hon. Lawrence w. Harmon, of this city, a prominent attorney and well known politician, has been arrested at the in- stance of the United States authorities for at tempting to fraudulently get possession of several thousand acres of government land in Colorado. Deputy United States Marshal Butcher arrested Harmon. He was taken to Chicago and placed under s22, 300 bonds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
BIG FIRE IN BUFFALO.
Over Half a Million Dollars Damage
 Many Lives Reported Lost.

BUFFALO, Feb 1.-Fire broke out this morning in the large dry goods store of Barnes, Hengerer & Co on Main street, the first alarm being given by panic stricken girls from a second story window. A great confiagration was threatened and neighbor- ing buildings were in great danger. The iron front of the building fell out, doing great damage upon the opposite side of the street. It is rumored that several lives have been lost The fire is now under con- trol. The neighboring stores are greatly damaged by fire, smoke and water. The loss Is said to be over half a million.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Beware of Cigarettes.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. John Hoesch, a young German, 2S years of age, was found to be of unsound mind by the jury in the circuit court yesterday. His mental malady, accord ing to the testimony of Drs. J. M. Kim and Charles Sauter, was caused by excessive cigarette smoking. He was ill the habit of smoking about forty a day. There seemed to oe an entire breaking down of the system, as ,ell as loss of brain power, and he looked worn and emaciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
He Appreciated the Text.

ROSWELL, Ga., Feb 2.-Silas Gresham a well known Hardshell Baptist, lost his wife several years ago. The Sunday following the text in the church he attended was: ''It is not good for man to live alone," and the next evening he proposed to one of the sisters, was accepted and married right off. This second wife died three weeks ago, when Gresham, still remembering the old text, on Sunday mar ried his third wife, and boldly declared that he never intended to be without one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Pennsylvania Company's Employees.

The Pennsylvania COmpany's Employees.
 PIrTsBURG, Feb. 1.-The superintendents of the different branch railroads under the con 5rol of the Pennsylvania company recon vened in General Manager McCrea's office in this city yesterday for the purpose of further considering the petitions of their employees for an advance of wages, and if possible complete their report to the executive committee of the company. The work was concluded last night but no information will be given for publication until the report has been passed upon by the executive committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
A Miraculous Escape.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 1.-Michael J. Cullen, an attache of the New Haven opera house, while cleaning snow off the roof of the build ing yesterday was bit by sliding cake of ice and knocked down, falling to the ground, a distance of sixty feet. It was miraculou. escape from death. A few slight bruises about the head are all the injuries ascertained thus far, though it is feared that he is injured informally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
pi,courapipr to Woman sufrrarists.

yesterday reversed the order of Judge Win slow, of the circuit court of Racine county, iI the case of Mrs. Brown against the election inspectors of Racine, and remands the cas, for further proceedings. This ruling denie. Olympia Brown the ballot for other tha school officers, and practically ends the Gee brated contest by the women of Racine ioI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Norton Metcalfs Murder.

UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 1--The coroner's jury which has been investigating the circum- stances of the murder of Norton Metcalf at Augusta Centre concluded its labors last night They rendered verdict holding Vir- gil Jackson responsible. Mrs. Metcalf, who has been striving to shield Jackson on account of her intimacy with him, testified that her husband did not touch Jackson until after the latter had drawn his revolver, then the men had struggle for the possession of the weapon, and Jackson shot Metcalf three times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
X New State Bank.

WARSAW, N. Y., Feb. Articles of asso- citation were filed here to-day of the Citizens bank of Perry. The capital stock is s35, 900, in shares of S1O0 each, which may be in- creased, but never shall exceed $200, 900. This corporation will commence business on March 1, and continue until the year oOO0, unless sooner dissolved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Explosion on a Tow Boat.

MARIETTA, O., Feb. 1.-The tow boat Belle McGowan, Capt. Robinson, blew out the front sheet of the starboard boiler yesterday The boilers were all blown back and IL, chimneys are down. The front part of tn, cabin is mass of ruins. George Craigheao fireman, was badly scaldsd about the face an, hands, but not fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Driven to Suicide by Illness.

DAYTON, O., Feb Louis G. Evans, for nerly prominent business man of this city, committed suicide yesterday by putting 0 32- :aliber bullet through his brain. He com of the family were down stairs, and died a few minutes after his wife reached him. Ill health and financial troubles are the causes assigned for the rash act.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Died fin n Railroad Station,

PLAINFIELD, N. J., Feb IA 1S-year-ol daughter of Norman c. Mague, of Worcesiei was taken sick suddenly on Jersey Centrss train yesterday afternoon near PlainfieiN She was carried into the PlainfieId statio.. and died almost immediately in convuiSioIs Her parents, with six children in all, wer, removing to Plainfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Killed i'm a Railroad Accident.

OswEGo, N. Y., Feb. 1.-The Rome, Water town and Ogdensburg train yesterday ran off the track near Somerset, Niagara county. Eugene Hickok, of Mexico, N. Y., messen- ger for the American Express company, jumped from his car and was instantly killed Mail Agent Bennett, of Williamson, was said to have been badly hurt, but this is denied. The train proceeded on its way after being delayed several hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
A SHARP MOVEMENT.

Trying ta Freeze Out the Striking Mi
 ners.
 READING, Feb. 1.-The recent action on of the part of the Penns, lvania Coal companies, in making an advance of 15 per cent. to miners at Holesdale five per cent. on contract and ten per cent on wages to those at Cameron and Lake Fidler mine, at Shamokin, indicates a policy to prevent the strike from extending, as well as to freeze out strikers now idle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Two Farmers Frozen to Death.

ABERDEEN, D. T., Feb Views has just been received of the freezing to death of two German farmers, of Campbell county, named Fred and George Cormelil, Monday. While walking from La Grace to Mound City, they lost their way, became exhausted, lay down to sleep end were frozen. The bodies were found the nhxt hay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
The Hamilton Murder.

FREEHOLD, N. J., Feb. 1.-Stanford Pot ter, William Thompson, William Wiedman and Annie Editor, alias Dunk, were brought into court yesterday to plead to indictments against them in the Hamilton murder case. Potter is indicted for murder in the first degree, Thompson and Wiedman as acces- sories after the fact, and Dunk as accessory before and after. All entered pleas of not guilty The day of trial was not fixed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Nantucket,s Isolated Position.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Feb. Tt is two weeks since any mail has been received here. The sound is full of ice, and it extends seaward as far as the eye can see. A three masted schooner is drifting with the ice near Tucker nut shoals and is likely to be carried ashore. There is good sleighing from the town to the head of the harbor-six miles, This has not been experienced in number of years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-01
Sullivan Will Ge. Hi. Opportunity.

LONDON, Feb .L-The packers of Jem Smith have accepted the challenge of John L. Sullivan to defeat the English champion in six rounds or forfeit e2O0, but surround their acceptance with many conditions It is likely, however, that Sullivan, who would gain noth- ing but the satisfaction of demonstrating his superiority by knocking Smith out, will over look the provisos, and the contest may talk, place at an early date.