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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
THE EMPEROR RALLIES.
DOCTORS AGAIN BEGIN TO HOPE
 FOR FINAL RECOVERY.

All Dangerous Symptoms Abated-Fight-
 ing in Paris Streets-A Crowd of Stu
 dents yanquished by the Boulanger-
 ists-More Serious Disturbances Feared.
 BERLIN, April 21.-The last twenty-four hours have again shown the extraordinary strength of the emperor's constitution. AL though the doctors almost despaired of his majesty's rallying from the last attack, they begin now to have some hope.
 The emperor has made such perceptible progress that they consider that he may re- cover if no unfavorable symptoms develop, @ contingency, however, which might happen at any moment. All dangerous symptoms have abated, and the fever has decreased. The breathing is almost normal; the temperature has also become lower, and nearly sunk. for short time toward morning, to its natural height The discharge from the throat has been frequent and has necessitated that the canula be ire quently cleaned. But the emperor has de- rived great relief as far as the breathing is concerned. At times the breathing is with out an effort; then the passages become clogged up, and it is only by violent fit of coughing that relief can be obtained. His appetite continues good. On awaking he felt refreshed, and was anxious to get up. The doctors, however, would not allow it. He will remain few days longer in bed, even if he continues to improve.
 The emperor is not so we'll this morning. Symptoms which cause some apprehension have reappeared. No immediate danger, however, is anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
CONDENSED NEWS.

A sensation was caused in Boston's common council by charges brought by one of the councilmen that since July, 1885, the city had been robbed of more than $25, 900 by the pur- chase of supplies by the board of directors of public institutions, through middlemen. in- stead of direct from the merchants.
 A man has been arrested at Birmingham, Ala, who is said to bear strong resemblance to Tascott, the alleged murderer of Banker Shell, of Chicago
 John Delano, of La Harpe, Ills, has been arrested charged with having eight wives living. He has for years been drawing a pension, and one of his wives, who thought him dead, has been drawing the same pension for some time.
 The blaming mill Of James & Mclean, Mo- 1SO McWo orter street; NJ. W. Swezay's stable, and J. M Dougals carpenter shop adjoining, at Newark, N. J., were entirely destroyed by fire. The loss will reach $50,00o.
 The head of private detective agency in Los Angeles, Cal has been arrested, charged with being the instigator of extensive thefts which are said to have been committed by his men, who had free access to many build ings and stores as watchmen.
 Louis Stockbine, an employe in e rolling mill at Oxford, N. J., was crushed to death between two huge fly wheela
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
About Small POx.

The state board of health say in their monthly bulletin: The secretary has off cial information of an unusual prevalence of small pox throughout the country. He has within short time received notice of its occurrence in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, and California, and in some of said states oc- curing at several different places in the same state. At the present time he has no knowledge of it's existence within the borders of Connecticut. But there cer- tainly is a remarkably widespread preva- lence of the disease. The rapidity and facilities of travel are such in these times that Connecticut is not wholly safe from the danger of contagion even from so remote state as California. The ease and certainty with which the infectious virus is preserved and transmitted in clothing, in baggage and even in the mails, and in a great many different ways, makes any per son liable to it, wherever he may be, if not protected by vaccination. It is the duty of health boards to know that the towns for which they are responsible are not ex- posed by neglect of this precaution. It is also the duty of school boards to know that the children attending the public schools are so protected. Attend to vaccination at once wherever it has been neglected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
HOW PortraIts Are sto1en.

One of the most difficult duties of @ photog- rapher is to protect his patrons from having their portraits stolen for either newspaper purposes or to be hawked around the streets as an advertising medium for some patent medicine or hair wash. Correspondents for sensational weekly papers are interruptions and often adopt shady schemes to obtain possession of the picture of some lady or gen. tleman of prominence, who has unfortun- ately become the subject of town gossip. That is one reason why ladies particularly dislike to see their photographs prominently exhibited in show window, the butt of vulgar criticism and 8 target for the pencil of any skillful lithographer in search of @ pretty face for @ calendar plate. The so called detective cameras, however, have been produced in such shapes that it is almost impossible to detect visitor who may be stealing your best studies before your eyes.
 A fellow of that stamp came into my place recently. He was apparently @ stranger, and carried a small alligator gripsack, suspended by strap from one shoulder. He was al- lowed the privilege of looking at specimens of large work. After time I thought he was acting strangely, and approached him to inquire into his movements. As stepped up heard peculiar click and tumbied to the trick at once. The fellow was working a de- tective camera on me, but as grabbed him by the shoulder 1 quickly made him open that grip and hand out three plates which he had taken The outfit was a beautiful one, and although I am familias with cameras of that class, I never saw one thai was so nicely furnished on the outsida- Globe-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
THE KNIGHTS WILL NOT RETURN.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works Trouble
 Becoming Complicated.

The Edgar Thomson Steel Works Trouble
 Becoming Complicated.
 BRADDoCK, Pa, April 21.-The Knights of Labor have positively determined not to re- turn to work at the Edgar Thomson Steel works, and assert that they will call out the men in Carnegie's other mills if the Thomson works are started with non union men, A notice has been posted by them notifying all persons formerly employed there to stay away until the difficulty is settled. This notice has had the effect of keeping great many from signing the agreement The men who started to work yesterday are brick layers, machinists, yardmen and engineers, who are making preparation for a general resumption. Four hundred dollars was dis tributed among the Hungarians and not one of the Huns has made his appearance near the works. Manager Jones says:
 eve are getting ready to start, and pro- pose to work; the works will be running to their full capacity before long. Enough men can easily be secured to fill every position. Two hundred, all we want, are at work to-day. No discrimination against former employees will be made, and no trouble is an- ticipated, but we are fully prepared for any emergency. Under the new scale we recog- nize no labor organization"
 Capt. Jones has entered suit for criminal libel against The Braddock Daily News for an anonymous communication published Thursday evening.
 1t is reported that the Amalgamated asso- citation of Iron and Steel workers will support the Knights in the trouble. The Amalga- mated officials, however, decline to be inter- viewed on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
WAS HOPPEY POISONED?
Coroner Hall Has Difficulty in Learnt
 Where the Poison Came From.

Coroner Hall Has Difficulty in Learning
 Where the Poison Came From.
 Coroner Hall and other local authorities at Middletown have been Investigating the death of Max Hoppey, which occurred February 10. Hoppey, who had been mar ried only seven weeks, come home on the night in question complaining of being sick and died in few hours. The only persons present were his wife and his mother. An autopsy was made, and ar senic was found in the stomach. Inquiry had been made at all the drug stores in Middletown and at other stores in that town and vicinity where the parties traded, but thus far no one has been discovered who had sold any arsenic to Hoppey or to his wife or mother-in law. Whether the mysterious death of Hoppey was suicidal cannot be determined, unless someone can testify to the procuring of poison by the deceased or some member of his family. Mrs Lining, Hoppey's mother in-law, says he told her that he was suffering from an attack of dysentery. It is learned that Hoppey began boarding in the Lining family in November; that he represented to MT Lining that he had $7OO in bank; was married to Miss Lining in December, and, after marriage, confessed that he de- ceived the family, as he had no money. This fact caused trouble, and it is under stood that his married life was not happy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
DISTURBANCES IN PARIS.

Serious Encounters Between Students and
 the Boulangerists.
 PARIS. April 2l-Last evening about l 300 students assembled in the Latin quarter, and marched to the Hotel du Louvre, shouting: 'Down with Boulangerr' "Down with the dictator!" and similar cries. They came into collision with crowd of Boulangerists, and were driven into the boule- wards in disorder. Reassembling they at lacked the Boulngerist newspaper offices. The Boulangerist party, following, attacked tue students with loaded sticks, and many were wounded.
 Finally the police separated the combatants, i'd arrested a large number of them.
 it is feared that it will be impossible to vert many more encounters, which will .oaably prove more serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
RIPE FOR REVOLUTION.
Cubans Ready to Throw on tho Spanish
 Yoke-Terrible Lawlessness.

Cubans Ready to Throw on tho Spanish
 Yoke-Terrible Lawlesmess.
 ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, April 21-Franh Gonzalez, of the firm of Benhayon G Con, leg, tobacconists of this city, has arrived from Havana, having left there on the 18th MT. Gonzalez reports the provinces of Matanzas Pinar Del Rio, Havana and Villa Clara de clared under martial law. and that strong efforts would be made to repress the lawless banditti which infest those provinces. The recent capture of Senor Galendez, on his own plantation, by brigands, who compelled him to pay ransom of $40, 900, precipitated the action of Governor General Sabas Marin.
 The indifference of the government has aroused the whole people, and the press of the island, with the exception of Diario, Marior's official organ, has been unanimous in de- nouncing the government. Property is nc longer secure, and people are ready to throw off the yoke of Spanish rule and get rid o1 the enormous burden of government, which expresses without protecting it's subjects. The advocates of political autonomy are be- coming bolder, and are supported by many who have heretofore adhered to the govern ment The majority of the islanders are in favor of throwing themselves on the protec- tion of the United States. A movement is on foot among some of the prominent people tc throw off their allegiance to Spain and then to offer themselves to the German govern. ment. This, they believe, will arouse a spirit of opposition among Americans, and the Monroe doctrine will here assert itself ard the result will be to force the United States to assume control over them.
 MT. Gonzalez further states that in the larger cities life and property are reasonably } secure, but in outlying districts the govern. ment thus far has been either powerless or in. different to the suppression of lawlessness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Torn by a Bloodhound.

WASHINGTON, N. J., April Civilian Cowell, farmer, owned bloodhound 2 years old, which weighed 150 pounds. Itwas known to have an ugly disposition, and two months ago it bit boy. As MT. Cowen went to chain the dog up it bounced upon him and caught him by the throat, forcing him to the ground. MT. Cowen broke the hold of the dog, but the brute caught his right arm, crushing the bone and badly lacerating the fesh Mrs. Cowell, hearing her husband cry ing for help, came to the rescue and struck the brute heavy blow on the head with a large club. The dog then sprung for her, catching her skirts, but she managed to escap to woodshed In the meantime MT. Cove crawled into the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Racing at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 21.-Weather fine track fair, but dusty. First race, for 2-year olds, half mile; Fan King first, Gentilly second, Fred. Fink third; time, 5O51 seconds Second race, all ages three-quarters of
 mile; Cruiser first, Jacobin second; time 1:16A. Glenhall finished first, but was dis qualified for losing weight. Third rae. Luehrman hotel selling stakes, 3-year-old! and upward, mile and furlong; Queen Bes first, Leila May second, Roi Dor third time, 1:5519. Fourth race, selling, mile anc sixteenth; Birthday first, St. Valentine second, Wanderoo third; time, -1:50N. Fiftf race, handicap steeplechase, mile and three quarters; Bob Miles first, Killarney second Ten Times third; time, 3.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Awake After a Long Sleep.

BUFFALO, April 21.-Emma Althouse, the young woman living in Attica, N. Y., who has been subjected to frances of long dura- tion for some time, has awakened after a sleep of thirty three days When told of her protracted sleep she evinced much surprise. During her sleep her grandfather, residing in Mumford, N Y., died, and when awakening she informed the family physician of the fact, but could not tell how she came to know it. During her sleep she has taken no food but a small quantity of milk, and does not expert ence any desire for nourishment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Probably Gone to Germany,

All search for Mrs Powell Kernish, who mysteriously disappeared from her home in Danbury last Monday, has thus far proved unavailing. She was the wife of Powell Kernish, prosperous German hat ter and leaves three small children. No absolute cause is assigned for her strange departure. She left home Monday even ing for the avowed purpose of going shop ping and to pay small bills. She is known to have had large sum of money with her. Friends are of the opinion that she has either met with foul play or left for Germany, abandoning her family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
A Big Standard oil Loss.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, April 21.-The Stand ard Oil company suffered loss of $S0, 900 in this city yesterday, by the complete destruc- tion of the company's big storage depot, from which the northern Indiana market is sup piled. A spark from a passing Wabash loco motive enkindled small blaze in barn, and the flames spread with amazing speed to the monster tanks, which burst with terrific re- ports, sending part of the structure 200 yards distant, high over the heads of 5, 900 afrighted spectators Four tanks containing oil and two containing gasoline sent up great vol umes of flame and black smoke, which hung over the city for hours. The entire property was obliterated. The agent refuses to place any estimate on the loss, but states that IF, 900 barrels of oil and half as much gaso- line were stored in the tanks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Trapedtan sheridan,s Wardrobe,

PHILADELPHIA. April 2l.-Mr. Newton Beers, of "Lost in London" fame, who is now filling an engagement in this city, has just received from Australia the entire wardrobe and theatrical effects of the late tragedian William B. Sheridan, who died in that country These costumes were designed by Van Horn, who is acknowledged to be the best costumer in this country. Among the effects is sword that was once the property of Edmund Keene, and another sword that was presented to Sheridan by prominent citizens of Philadelphia, and also several arti- cles which formerly belonged to Charles Fechter. The purchase is considered to be a very valuable one by members of MT. Beers profession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
He sported on Stolen Money

NEwBuRa, N. Y., April 21-John c. Deg nan, collector of the village of Middletown, has been found to be nearly $4, 900 short in his accounts. It is mystery what he did with the money, as he had a lucrative busi- ness besides the salary of his office, and being looked upon as a model man, was supposed to have no bad habits It is learned, however, that he has for year past been a regular att tendant at baseball matches and horse races, and probably put in the surplus in betting. He confessed that he took the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 21.-The house has passed the Indian and pension appropriation bills, and began the consideration of the river and harbor bill. MT. Randall's motion to strike out the Cherokee judgment clause from the Indian appropriation bill was de- feated. The pension bill appropriates ESQ., 2SO,OOO. Amendments were adopted provid- ing that in all cases of pensions to widows payment shall be made from the date of the death of their husbands, and that all officers of the United States authorized to administer oaths shall administer all oaths required to be made by pensioners and their witnesses free of charpe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
The Oldest Bank President t.

Fairfield county came to the front the other day claiming the honor of having the oldest bank president in the state, Horace Staples, of Westport, aged S7. Holland county has been heard from and claims the medal A Rockville correspondent writes: MT Chauncey Winchell, president of the Rockville national bank is without doubt the oldest bank president in the state, as he is six years older than MI Staples, and in his 93d year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21

Charged with Killing . Hungarian.
 JERSEY C1rY, April 21.-Walter Berry, a brakeman, of Phillipsburg, has been arrested for causing the death of Anton Van Wam- sker, who had charge of the ash pit on the Central road. The men quarreled, and Berry struck the Hungarian in alleged self defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
TRADE BULLETIN.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, April 2O.-Money closed at per cent. The highest rate and the lowest per cent. Exchange closed steady at 4s61s@ 4SS1x: actual rates, 4.S6@4.86A for sixty days and 4.SSQ4.S S8N for demand. Governments closed steady; currency, 6s, 12l3 bid; As, coup, 12434 bid.; 45s, do., 10712 bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows Union f1rsts, 114@116; Union land grants, 1O1@103; Union sinking funds, 1140116; Centrals, IA D116
 The stock market was only moderately active this morning, while the tone was firm during the greater part. In the first half hour there was fractional decline selling to realize, especially of New York and New England, Northwest, St. Paul, Canada Southern and Richmond and Ter minal, but after 1O:30 there was @ firmer feeling and steady advance up to 12 o'clock. At that hour prices were 1S to E per cent. higher than those of last night for most of the list. Lacka- wanna, Reading, Western Union, Missouri Pa cific, St. Paul, Union Pacific, Oregon Transconti- mental and Northern Pacific preferred were the most active stocks The market was less active during the afternoon, but prices continued strong to the close, advancing on nearly every trans action. The closing figures were the best of the day, The advance for the day ranged from H to per cent, the latter in Manitoba. The sales for the day amounted to 282, ,701 shares.
 General Markets.
 NEW YORK, April l2o.-FLOUR-Closed dull, but firm, at unchanged prices; winter wheat extra, $2S5M5.1O; Minnesota do., $2.S005; city mill extra, S4550l4.75, for West Indies; Ohio extra, S2 sOM5. 10. Southern flour closed quiet, but firm; common to choice extra, $3.3O05.10.
 WHEAT-Options were fairly active, but noth- ing of importance was developed. The closing prices were generally ss034c. lower. Spot lots closed quiet and unchanged. Spot sales of No. red state at 9509ec.; No. do., &C.,; No. ? red winter. &C.,; ungraded red, 92@94c.; Mo- ? red winter May 94c.; do., June, 9S9sc bid; do., July, 9316c. bid
 1Ac. lower Spot lots closed easy at a slight de- cline. Spot sales of No. mixed at 681xc.; un- graded do., 6608s14c.; Mo- 2 mixed. May, 6414 m641Ac; do., June, 6211c.; do., July, 621sc.
 OATS-Options were dull and weak, closing at a decline of 160Hc. Spot lots closed steady at unchanged prices. Spot sales of Mo- white state at 44c.; No. 9, do, 41A@41Hc.; No. mixed, May and June, ss16c.
 RYE-Dull; state, 75c.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Moderately active at full prices; old mess, $14.5O0i4.75.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, $S.30; May ss 21. June, SS23; July, S8.20.
 BUTTER-Dull at unchanged prices; state, 19 O27c; western, 160Hc.
 CHEESE-Dull and weak; state, s012Nc.; western flat, 11N@lSc.
 ECGS-Stronger; state and Pennsylvania, IA 014l6c; western, 140145c. SIJGAR-Raw dull and nominal; 96 test cen trifueal, 31kc and cost of freight. Refined .teaiy. c,,t loaf and crushed, &c.,; cubes, e.; ,owdered. 70A716c; granulated, 6A06S1c.; con- ;ectiouers' A. 61kc A standard, 614c.; coffee of A. 1.1Bc; white extra 0. 62Sc; exfFa Os ll-loo; slow, 5SS053<c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Hanged for Murder.

NASHVILLE, April BIN. B. Lester, the murderer of Lieut.. J. T. Lane, was hanged at Lebanon, the scene of the murder. He made very disconnected and senseless speech, explaining why he had committed the crime. Lane, he said, had destroyed the hap piness of his family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
She Was a Crank.

MEDFoRD, Mass, April 21-Mrs Lottie James died giving birth to child which also died Both were without medical aid but were under faith cure process. An in- vestigation will be made. With ordinary care the woman would have got we'll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
A New Departure.

NEW YORK, April 21.-Herr Brock mans Imperial Monkey troupe arrived this morning from Europe. There are fourteen monkeys in the troupe which have been trained to a marvellous degree. They are to exhibit at the Star theatre and will make a tour of the country,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
The Defunct American Exchange.

QUEENSTOWN, April 21.-Among the pas sengers on the steamship Etruria was MT. Henry F. Gillig, who confirmed the state ments cabled here concerning the condition of the American Exchange. Since his departure from New York Mir. Gillig has been in an extremely nervous state, and is in an emaci- ated condition. To the manager of the Queens town branch of the Exchange MT. Gillig said that syndicate of Americans, to whom the Exchange had been turned over, would re organize it and assume its liabilities, though they had not yet decided when they would 6o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
The Camnany Victorious,

TocKroRT, N. Y., April 2l.-The celebrated of Mary McCallun, wife of the late Dr. CaIlum, who committed suicide last spring, inst the Mutual Life Insurance Company
 New York, was terminated by the court ec;ing verdict for the company. Mrs. Hum sued to recover $50, 900 on policies her sband held. The company claimed they cancelled. A stay of ninety days was ,DteG
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
A whole Family Perish in Flood.

KEENAN,, Wis, April 21.-A dispatch from Embarras to an evening paper here says that man named Lathrop, his wife and three children were drowned there by the food. The family lived on the bank of the river, and their house was surrounded by water In attempting to get to a dry spot they were carried down the stream Embarras is on the Upper Wolf river, on the Milwaukee, Lake Shore al Western roed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-21
Gorullo Taking a Big smoke.

MEXICO, April 21.-Reports from the vii cinity of the volcano Gorullo, in the state of Michoacan, relate that much smoke is escap- ing from the crater and that every day show CTS of ashes fall on the surrounding country. A gentleman from Puebla, a veteran mount ain climber, confirms the reports of increased activity in the crater of the volcano Popo-