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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
The Best Pigeon Raco.

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-The best pigeon race ever flown for the distance, and the best from any distance since 1885, was flown by he birds of the Volunteer Association to-day. Tho entries were: Charles E. Doane, 8; Charles Ritchie, 2, and P. W. Pangborn, 1. Tho start was made from Orange Court House, Va., at $ 40 A. M. and the birds flew eo Brooklyn, N. '. The entire entry was ut nome before 30 o'clock; the return time is unknown. The birds of the Ritchie and ',D mo lofts were found at o'clock and certi- i'"i at 10, distance about 280 miles: average 'i'e'rl, counting time of arrival, ,332 yards
 e.r minute. The c. w. Pangborn bird, Capt. Iaff. was found at :35 P. M., certified at :45 ,. M.; distance, 279.9 miles. The best pre- 1ious speed from this distance is l,265 yards ,ad was made in 1886.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
TRAGEDY AT NIAGARA FALLS.
Tho Body of Missing NIa1. Found a
 the Brink of the Precipice.

Tho Body of g. Missing Man Found nt
 the Brink of the Precfpice.
 NIAGARA FALLS, June 1.-The first trag- edy of the season at Niagara was discovered at about yesterday, at the brink of the pre- sipice on the American shore, not far from the Suspension Bridge. On the rocks near the rivers edge was found tho bloated body of 8 man, which was tonight identified as that of James Ryan, young man employed by the village. The body had not been in the water apparently, and was lying on the face. The head had struck a pile of small stones and was much disfigured. No attempt was made to remove it, and the Coroner was notified.
 The cause of Ryan's death is mystery, but all the circumstances point toward suicide. He had sometimes talked about other Niagara Falls suicides, and was well posted about tho details of those of recent years. He disap- peared three weeks ago, and tho police made B thorough search, letting off the stream in the hydraulic canal and visiting all places where Ryan was likely to meet with acciden- tal death. On the night he was last seen he visited several saloons, but was quarrelsome and in poor spirits. He had no money, al- though some was owing him by the village. He was ejected from one saloon on Main street. Ryan lived with his mother and listers, who arc respectable people, and had no reason to go to the cliff unless it was to end his troubles. The position of the body indicates that he could not have fallen or rolled off the top of the abyss. The only way Of reaching the place where the body was dis covered is by a ladder fastened to the per- pendicular wall of the precipice. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
NIlOhigan's Big Rain Storm.

MARQUETTE, Mich, June 11.-Reports from thirteen places show that the storm on Saturday night was general in scope and un- precedented in amount of rain fall. The storm broke like the bursting of water spout, and continued for two hours in tor rents, accompanied by heavy lightning. All the country from the Wisconsin line to the upper range and the whole width of the peninsula suffered, and for fifty miles from Houghton the work of the deluge was most damaging. Baraga, Houghton, Calumet, Lake Linden, Escanata, Lake Anse, Iron Mountain, Norway, 1shpeming, Marquette and as far east as Seney the storm was terri ble. No approximation of damage is possi- ble. Houses were undermined, and in some cases swept away; culverts and bridges were destroyed and miles of fences and sidewalks ruined. Although several railroad culverts were destroyed no accidents occurred, but travel is generally delayed on all the penin- sula,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
HIS BODY NOT FOUND.
Big Guns would not Raise Harrison Garrett's Body.

BALTIMORE, Md, June II. = The United States steamer Ossipec, Captain Hough, to- day visited tho location of the disaster by which Mir. T. Harrison lost his life, and fired several broadsides from her eight-inch guns to bring up the body, if possible, by concus- sion, but no results followed. The severrl searching parties organized for the purpose of earning the reward offered for the recovery of the body were at work all day with grlii- pli7,1y irons and drag lines, and many tues were cruising along the shoros Of the bay ,.nd the tributary rivers, but up to n lute hour tonight nothing had been heard of the body.
 The wrecked yacht was partially raised to- day and towcl nearly up to .he city. ho.o five feet in width was found to h;.ve been made by the bow of the Joppa in tho side of the Clean just back of hcr engine room. Si,. must htve sunk as soon sls the Jopp;t slcke,, off, us the hole extended several feet below below the water line,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
STRUGGLED OPIUM SEIZED.
One of the Snugglers at Last Captured
 i'm Indianapolis.

in Indianapolis.
 DETROIT, MICH, June 11.-For several weeks past James McHale of Chicago and William Hussey of New-York, special agents of the Treasury Department, have been on the trail of @ ton of opinm which left Victoria, British Columbia, about May l. consigned to Fron Ton, 187 Church-street, Toronto, the Eastern agent of "Opium Pete, !" the head of the gigantic opium smuggling ring of San Francisco, Cal. It arrived at Toronto May IS.
 Several days ago 1000 pounds of it, valued at S2O,OO0, were shipped to Moore town, Ontario, 30 miles above Detroit on the St. Clair River, and nearly opposi6 the city of St. Clair, where it was run across the river by small boats, and it is alleged was delivered to a "fence" named Frederick Saunders. The consignment was taken the same night back in the country to Smiths Creek, a small station on the Grand Trunk Railway, whence it was shipped by express as . package of books addressed to CT. Winters, Indian apolis." Collector Ward at Port Huron, tele- graphed to the Surveyor at that city to arrest the consignee and seize the opium. The prisoner proves to be Charles Labelle of Sarnia, opposite Port Huron. He is in jail, and Labelle will be brought on at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
NEWS FROM ABROAD.
What is taking place on the other side
 side of the water.

What is taking place on the other side
 side of the water.
 LONDON, Juno 11.-Mr. Bright is making slow but satisfactory progress. He is troubled with insomnia.
 ROME, June 11.-The Chamber of Deputies to-day passed the Penal Code bill making penal legislation uniform throughout tho country, after period of 3S years.
 BELFAST, June 11.-Mr. Matthews and Mir. Press, who were arrested here for implica- ton ill the frauds against the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York, havc been re- manded until Wednesday.
 MADRID, Juno 11.-Queen Regent Christina has returned to this city with the infant King from Barcelona. They were warmly received by large crowds of people at the station and along the route to the palace.
 BUCHAREST, Juno u.-Representatives of Kussla arc here making arrangements for folding an exhibition of Russian manufac- turers in this city. Russia will contribute S125,00O toward the carrying out of the project.
 DUBLIN, June 11.-Sergt. McGowan of the Royal Irish ConstabYlary was murdered yes. terday by Constable Simpson at Walderstown, County Westmeath. A sword and revolver were used by tho murderer, who afterward committed suicide.
 Mr. Robinson, representing creditors to the extent of G20,00O, and MT. Mapleson. who is himself a creditor to the amount of G3O0 both applied to be appointed to conduct the liquid- ation. MT. Mapleson. who was the first pcti- tioner, was appointed.
 LONDON, Juno 1.-The court has ordered the winding up of the American Exchange ira Europe. which recently suspend<d. Nothing had been done for the creditors since tn" last hcarinS, and the company petitioncd for i. winding up of its affairs. PARIS. June 1.-The Revision Committc,. of the Chamber of Deputies adopted q, motion submitted by M. Revilon in wh:,.l. tho conviction is expressed that the GovcrI- ment will pDduce before tho close of the session scheme for the revision of the Con- stitution. The committee therefore adjourned until October 25. ... PoTsDAM. June IL. Emperor Frederick passed a good night aSd is cheerful to-day. He went into the park in tho forenoon. The Emperor passed fair day. This afternoon Dr. Mackenzie, in the presence of Drs. Bar delebei, Wagner and Krause, changed the canula ill tho Emperor's throat. His Majesty afterward drove in an open carriage ill the park, where he met the Grown Princess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
ROBSON AND CRANE TO PART.
The Partnership of Years to be Dissolved
 After Next Season.

The Partnership of Tears to be Dissolved
 After Next Season.
 CHICAGO, Ill.,, June 11.-Stuuart Robsen and William H. Crane, whose names during the past ten years have been inseparably associa- sed in tho theatrical world, have resolved to dissolve partnership. MT. Robson declines at present to make s statement, and Mir. Crane said there was no particular reason for the severance of tho partnership beyond his resolve to star hereafter on his own account.
 This dissolution, however" said MT Crane, twill not take place until the season after snext. Next season Mir. Robson and myself will play together in The Henrietta After that shall star on my own account. Mir. Joseph Brooks will be my manager"
 Persons who are acquainted with the rela- hons existing between Robson and Crane ex- press surprise that their partnership has continued for so long. There has been, they say, much ill-feeling between the actors, not because of any specific action, but because of the dissimilarity between the men. At one time, for fully two weeks, they did not speak to each other off the stage. This was occa- stoned by Robson's remaining away from the company for two days while in Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
CONSOLIDATED ROAD MEETING.
The Passenger Tariff Arrangements Ken
 dered Much Better.

u0Teu MUCH 1b0CCcTs
 The directors of the New York, New Ha ven & Hartford railroad held their regular monthly meeting in New York Saturday afternoon, and transacted some very inn portant business. After the declaration of the quarterly dividend of 21 per cent, payable July 2, the directors spent some time in the examination of plans and esti- mates for new stations at different points along the line of the New York division, as far as the four tracking has been com pleted.
 They also voted to establish an hourly express service between New York and New Haven between the hours of 8 a. m. and D. ln., one or more of the trains to make no stops between the metropolis and New Haven. This change will go into effect Monday, June 25. At present it is necessary for the trains to stop on this trip for water, but this need will be abolished by the construction of troughs 8 half mile ill length between the tracks, a short distance east of Stamford, from which the new mogul engines, which will be used on these trains, can fill their water tanks while going at almost full speed by means of the water scoops beneath the tenders.
 It is said that the directors also adopted a new passenger tariff, to go into effect on all divisions of the road on Sunday, July 1, correcting the inconvenience caused by the present use of pennies. This will be done by reducing some fares 1 or 2 cents and adding to others, so that the fares in most cases will be multiple of five. In no case will the change exceed three cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
TO TEST THE LAW.

Rtchm0nd's Circuit Court Charters
 what the State claims Is a Lottery.
 RICHMOND, VA, June 11.-For several days past what is known as the Confederate Vet eran Distribution Company hse been con- ducting daily lottery drawings here under a charter granted by the Circuit Court of Richmond. The office has been closed up, and the parties managing it were arrested for carrying on lottery in violation of the con- :stitution of the State. The charter author izes distributions. the. proceeds to be dis tributed among the Confederate Soldiers Homo, indigent ex-Confederates, and their widows. It is contended, though, that tho lottery scheme is in plain violation of the organic law of this State forbidding all sorts of lottery schemes. It is to test this question that the drawings were stopped and the con- iuctorS arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11

-ASSA AAA' AooAA ~ " COL. KING HARTMAN. London, and be-
 came prostrated His physicians ordered his immediate removal to his estate at Rocking ham, County Rosccramon, Ireland
 The immediate cause of his death was structure of the asophagus, from which ail- ment he had lately suffered greatly.
 Col. King -Harman was formerly noted athlete, and his exploits in Roscommon, bis native county, are yet spoken of as exhibi- tions of strength and agility unequaled. He began his parliamer tary career as Home Ruler and disciple of Butt, for Sligo, and has sat for or contested four different Irish constituencies.
 Upon the formation of the Land league Col. King g-Harman became estranged from the Home Rule parry and drifted into the Tory-Unionist ranks His secession from the Home Rulers put an and to his parliamentary aspirations in his own section of Ireland, where he was honorary colonel of the militia of Roscommon, and he was compelled to seek return at the hands of English electors.
 He will probably be succeeded as parliar mentary secretary Tor Ireland by Col. Sir Joseph West Ridge'vay, the present under secretary.
 Whether the death of Col King -Harman will put an end to ti,e parliamentary discus sion of the matter os paying the salary e'f his office out of a special appropriation is as yet regarded as an open question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
A Cavalry Reunion.

ROCHESTER, N. r., June 1.-The Eighth aew York Cavalry organization held its tenth annual reunion at Windsor Beach, Lake On- -ario, Saturday. Over 70 members were pres .,., and the day was pleasantly spent, Ii w::s .tc twenty-fiftll anniversary also of the death ,f th..ir Colonel, B. H. Davis, who was killed It $ .-iy Ford, Virginia, June g, 1863. A telegram was sent to Gen. Sheridan, express .Ilg sympathy with their old commander in lis sickness and the hope that he would be lblc to win this last gallant fight with death, IS he had won many for his country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
AT THE BAR OF JUSTICE.
A Very Quiet Monday Morning at the
 Police Court.

A Very Quiet Monday Morning at the
 Police Court.
 John Begley was the sole occupant of prisoners box in the police court room this morning. John was charged with non- support, but as usual the wife wanted him forgiven. Continued for thirty days
 Patrick Frederick appeared as com plainant against Patrick Woods in breach of peace case. Frederick had very fine black eye besides other decorations on his face and he carried his neck as though he had slept in draught. He said MT Woods was the cause of the above. Mir Woods testified that he had bought suit of clothes for Frederick, fed him, and allowed him to run a liquor bill, all of which were charged on his account book. On June 4 Broderick came to his apartments over the saloon, where he had been sick for several weeks. Broderick claimed that he was overcharged, and dispute followed which ended by Frederick picking up a camp stool and throwingit. A scuffie fol lowed and he threw Broderick out with the accompanying damage to his visage. Woods was found guilty and fined $10 and costs. Appealed.
 Seven cases against unlicensed dog owners, which were adjourned from Sat urday were called but no response was obtained. The arrest of all of the parties was immediately ordered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
A Cornell Student Drowned.

ITHACA, June LA sad drowning accident occurred here this afternoon, through which Orange Judd Greene, A. B., of Alfred Centre, N. Y., a postgraduate of Cornell University, lost his life. To-day was warm and young Greene, in company with two Freshmen, started for Forest Home to take plunge in the waters of Fall Creek at that place. All Greene was seen to disappear. His compan- ions hastened to his rescue, and succeeded in recovering his body within few minutes. Prof. Wilder of the university was hurriedly summoned and every possible method re- sorted to in order to induce respiration; but in vain. Young Greene graduated in the classical course in Alfred University, and has been pursuing his studies at Cornell in his tory and political science.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
THE EMPERoR's CONDITION.

A New Danger From SuffOcatiOn Enters
 Into the Case.
 LONDON, June 11.-Fears of another crisis in the emperor's condition suggested in Saturdays cable to the Press-N News asso- citation, are already realized. An opening has been discovered extending from the trachea to the oesophagus, which seriously endangers the emperor's life in taking solid food and necessitating extra care in admin istering light food. The cavity has been caused by coughing and dislodgment of particles of issue. Danger is from suffo- cation by solid food passing into the trachea Dr Howell was hastily called from London and arrived at Pottsdam this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Freeman Clark e's Church Closed

Freeman Clarke's Church Closed. ~
 BOSTON, June Ill., The doors of the Church of the Disciples were closed yesterday, and 8 family gathering cti church members was held in the vestry, ewing to the death of the Rev. James Freeman Clarke. The funeral will occur to-day in the church. The Rev. Dr. Peabody will conduct the services. Dr. Clarke expressed tho wish that his old class mate and his friend Samuel May, take part in the funeral service. Dr. Clarke also re- quested that extracts from his remarks on his roth birthday be req
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
An Electric Road Accident.

Charles Doran, engineer on car No. 9 of the electric road, Ansonia, met with pain full accident yesterday. As he was shutting down the brake the chain rod broke, throwing him against the armature of the dynamo, cutting severe gash just below the knee-pan of his left leg. At the time his leg came ill contact with the armature, which was making 1900 revolutions a minute, and his right hand retained hold of the brake lever, thus forming circuit, causing burn on his leg about the size o1 silver dollar by the electric current. He was taken to surgeon, who found il necessary to take several stitches in the wound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
He Wanted to Die in the Quicksands.

BENKLEMAN, NEp., June IA farmer in crossing the Republican River yesterday morning found an old man fast in the quick sands, which are quite common along the river. He was buried to the armpits and slowly sinking deeper. He had evidently been there several hours. When the farmer attempted to pull him out and fought des- peratcly, and even after being rescued att tempted to jump Sinto the treacherous sands again. His mind is still deranged, IS a result of his terrible yesterdays experience. From papers found on his per- person he is supposed to be Edwin Bowers, of Kansas. He had S1.OO0 in currency in belt lround his body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Drowned in Community Lake.

Willie Carr, aged 17 years, was drowned in Community lake, Wallingford, Satur- day afternoon. With Willie Myers and George Lane he had gone to the lake for q swim and he was considerable distance from the others when he was attacked by the cramps, which resulted in his death The cries of the other boys attracted the attention of w. F. Lane, who was on the island with a sailboat, and who at once put out to the place where the lad had disap- I,eared and attempted by diving to find the body, but without success, as the fright ened boys on shore could not locate the exact spot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Narrow Esc ape from Fire.

NEW HAVEN, Juns 11.-A narrow escape from a destructive f ce occurred in thesYale- Kemp laboratory. The laboratory has just been built and the university is just prepar- ing to utilize it. A gas pipe exploded. A member of the New Haven fire department happened by chance to be passing just as the explosion occurred. He summoned assist ance. and succeeded after a time in straight ening thi gs out. A-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Defrauding Insurance Companie

Edward J. Wells, of Windsor, was Sat- urday bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500, on charge of de- frauding the Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance company, of Hartford, and the iNiddlesex company of Middletown, to the amount of $1,0OO, representing the amount of Insurance on burned buildings belong ing to Wells. Thomas Steele confessed that he set fire to the buildings and had been paid for the job by Wells. Attorneys William c. Case and William H. Ely of Hartford appeared for the insurance com panies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
His Second Attempt.

HoBoKEN. N, J., June 11.-John Pope a son of one of the wealthiest citizens of Hoboken, was found on Bloomfield Street last night unconscious. He was taken to Police Head quarters. In one of his pockets label from . box of rat poison was found. It is supposed he took some of the poison with suicidal in- tent. Dr. Simon says he will die. year ago he was arrested for trying to commit suicide by taking the same kind of poison, and was sent to the penitentiary on Snake Hill for ilf- teen days. He is married
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
BY PREss NEWS ASSOCIATION.
MURDER WILL OUT.

The Mystery Surrounding the Death of
 Postal Clerk Sinclair Cleared Up.
 BANGOR, Me, June 11.-It is probable that the mystery attending the murder of postal clerk Sinclair on Sunday night will be speedily cleared up, as Lyman Hayes, one of the arrested fellow clerks has made 8 statement duplicating A. J. Sellon, a third mail clerk. Officials are very reticent and statement will be withheld until after the coroner's inquest. Sellon when arrested, asked if it was on account of the man who died of hemorrhage at Bangor, before the fact was mentioned to him.
 Another report says that Sellon and Sin clair quarreled about politics and had a scuffle in which Sellon stabbed Sinclair with knife used for cutting twine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Jay Gould is really Sick.

ST. LOUIS, June 11.-Dr. Curton, the family physician of General Manager s. H. H. Clark of the Missouri Pacific, who has been attend ing Jay Gould in the West, said that it was rue that Jay Gould was sick. He was troubled with insomnia and was very weak. Within the last few days he had somewhat recovered under tho influence of medicine md was now up and attending to business. From tho physicians talk it is inferred that MT. Gould suffers from chronic insomnia and he torture to which he is subjected is ex- .ruciatng,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11


 NIAGARA FALLS, June 11.-Carlisle D. Graham this morning sent his pet dog, a Scotch terrier, over the Horseshoe Falls. A aalf-barrel ale cask was fitted with a ham, mock made from coffee sack. The start was made from Clark's Island, and the cask went over the cataract in few minutes. Tho barrel came out from the foot of the falls :n fourteen minutes. When recovered it had been in the water half an hour and the dog was nearly dead. Except for Q limp, he ifterward exhibited no i'll effects,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
All the Bills Disposed of.

ALBANY June 11.-The constitutional period d thirty days in which bills may be signed ended last evening. Gov. Hill has disposed of Ill the bills left with him at the end of. the session of the Legislature. The bills will not on filed with the Secretary of State until to- morrow afternoon, and until then the Gov srnor positively declines to state what his lction on the several measures has been.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-11
Tornado tn yyt.con.on.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, June LA tornado swept across the country near this place yes terday from the southeast, tearing up tho wooded country, but lodged .he villages and spent its last force few miles west of tho Omaha line. Chetek village had the closest call. The tornado passed over Lake Chester with terrific speed, forming a huge water spout. The entire population left their homes to watch the phenomenon, and some of the observers estimate that the column of water was 300 feet in height.