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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
CONDENSED NEWS.

A man answering the description of W. R. Foster Jr., the New York forger, was in St. Albans Vt, Friday, and there all trace of him was lost. It is supposed he is in Can ada, Formal charges have been made on which he will be expelled from the Produce Exchange.
 Fire did S5OOOO damage in a building ex. tending from Broadway to Mercer street, New York.
 Policeman Frederick Conklin, of the Thir- teenth precinct, New York, is in a cell, and has been stripped of his badge and buttons It has been discovered that he is an ex-con- yict, and therefore perjured himself in taking the oath of office. He has been on the force year.
 Prominent Sioux chiefs are to visit Wash ine.ton and the Indian commission is hopeful of ultimate success in securing consent to the opening of the reservation.
 One of the great tanks of the Kings county oil works at Long Island City exploded and caused great damage.
 John l.. Sullivan is not yet out of danger, and his friends are quite apprehensive.
 Mortimer Sackville West, the first baron of Sackville, is dead, aged 6S.
 J. J. c. Daughters, of the passenger de. partment of the New York, Lake Erie and Western railroad, died of consumption at Kansas City, arriving there on train in a dying condition.
 The Tascott craze has come east, and g man giving his name as Edward Hierlihy has been arrested at Kingston, N. Y., or suspicion. As usual he has many of the peculiar marks.
 The wife of Chief Justice Agnew, of Penn. sylvania, died in Pittsburg.
 John D. Copeston and John Perry Pearce of Louisville, were drowned ia ihe Ohio rivel Sunday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-FLOUR-Closed strong, holders asking higher prices; city mills extra, $4e5@5.15; Minnesota extra, $S.2506.15; super flne $2S5@3.6o. Southern four closed steady; family extra, $3.S5@5.40.
 WHEAT-There considerable excitement in connection with the dealings in options to- day. especially in the morning dealings. The shorts in December were quite badly squeezed. The quotations for that month advanced from S1oT to S1 ,o9 and then declined to S10734 There were frequent intervals of weakness and stren gth and the market closed unsettled at irregular prices Spot lots were duil but strong Spot sales of No. rcd state at S1.0SG51.O extra No. 9 red S1043l01 .054; No. ? red state S1O5li; S1 04310 @ C534; No. red winter, Oct, S1O5; do Nov Sl .O6S4; do, Dec, SLOs14.
 CORN-Options were moderately active and ir- regular closing firm at 5 to $4c advance Spot lots closed firmer but quiet Spot sales of No. mixed at o14@5l1sc.; No mixed, Oct, 61c i; do, Nov, 5134c.; do, Dec, 519sc.
 OATS-Options were quiet closing firm at a slight advance. Spot lots closed strong and higher Spot sales of No. white state at 40c.; No. ? do., Sic; No. mixed, 3lc.i No. do., a9a4 1S0o.
 RYE-Dui.
 PORK-Closed stropg at S,5.50G 15.75.
 LARD-CloSed fairly active and higher; Oct. S11l5Gl1125; Nov, Sy6SGa9o; Dec, SS.SoGDS. 90.
 SuGAR-Raw dull; fair refining, 51fc.; e6 test centrifugal, 6Lac Refined dull: cut loaf and crushed, SSsc.; cubes and powdered, sc; granu- lated and mold A. 7s4c.; coAfectioners> A, 7asc.; coffee A, standard, T3s@7 7-16c.; coffee off A, z 1-16Gl71sc.; white extra c, 65s@1c.; extra c, 6slo; C. 61Gc.: yellow, 64G16 5-16c.
 BUTTER-Weak; creamery state fancy, 230 aSlhc: western fancy, s2lD23c.
 CHEESE-Dull; state factory, 9GS914c; Ohio flat, T6lSLlc
 EGGs-Firm and higher; eastern. 211kQs2c l; western, ls>f69s1c.; Canada, 1s1s@sO1Sc,
 CoTToN-Spot closed steady, middling up- lands, 10 7-16c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
MIR. BLAINE GOES WEST.
He Will Make Campaign Speeches in
 Michigan and Illinois.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Mr. Blaine came in from Teaneck with Congressman Phelps about II o'clock yesterday forenoon. His day was occupied first by going down town with Walker Blaine on some private business and then by calling on Gen. Sherman and re- ceiving the calls of his friends. Col. Goodloe, Stephen B. Elkins and some members of the Harlem Republican club drove up to the Grand Central station with him, Thence at 6 p. m,, accompanied by Gen, King and Walker Blaine, he left for Detroit
 Col Goodloe said that Mir Blaine would make four or five speeches in Michigan and then five at these points in Indiana success sively: Goschen, Evansville, New Albany, Indianapolis, Tippecanoe Battle Ground.
 ALBANY, Oct. 2--Hon James G. Blaine, accompanied by few friends, arrived in this city last evening from New York on the 9:5O Central-Hudson train en route west. The distinguished party occupied a Wagner sleep ing car, and scarcely dozen persons knew of their passing through Albany. Mir. Blaine did not leave the train, which only remained here about fifteen minutes and was then taken westward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
country and they then forfeit their bail and

country and they then forfeit their bail and remain here in spite of the law. The collector concluded by stating that in all probability when officially informed of the passage and approval of the bill he will refuse landing to Chinese whether bearing return certificates or not unless writs of habeas corpus were issued by the courts, in which case the matter would be out of his hands.
 United States District Attorney Carris stated that in his opinion the bill could not affect the 5000 Chinese now out on bail, but he believed that those now on their way would be refused landing. He further stated that he did not believe writs of habeas corpus would be issued, except possibly in one or two cases, in order to make test of the matter
 A prominent lawyer, who handles Chinese cases almost exclusively in Federal courts, stated that in his opinion writs of habeas corpus would still have to be issued to Chi nese demanding them, as it was a constitu- tional right, and that bail also would have to be issued as heretofore He also expressed the belief that all Chinese holding return cer- tificates could return to this country ill sSita of the exclusion bill, as the United States supreme court has decided on several occa- sions that congress cannot annul existing contracts such as these certificates are.
 Demonstrations were held in this city and other places in this state to celebrate the pas sage and approval of the bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
A Clrild,s Solo in Chprch.

An interesting incident was the first ap- pearance in public of a young singer wko holds a responsible position as soprano in one of the leading choirs of the city Before tho young lady was more than 8 or years old she accompanied her mother to church, and to her the singing was by far the most inn portant part of the service. Tho chtfd's voice was pleasing, being much admired by those of the congregation who heard her. On one occasion the minister announced the hymn which is usually sung to the tune '%Green- field" The little singer felt that she was familiar with this tune and could do justice to the hymn.
 As the first stanza was sung tho cirild's voice ascended above the others, and many in the congregation stopped singing to listen to the young singer. When the second stanza was begun the few who took up the air wish the choir stopped singing, and as the choir continued with the regular words of the hymn the child took up a solo, which was heard all over the little church. In clear tones she sang "Go Tell Aunt Nabby," etc, a song adapted to "Greenfeld," the familiar tune-Troy Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Lost Fortune by the Decision.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 2,-In the state supreme court Justice Green handed down an opinion dismissing the appeal of Jacob Reese in the suit of th. Bessemer Steel company. The action was brought by the Bessemer Steel company to compel Reese to transfer certain patents involving the Basic process in the manufacture of steel The court decreed that Mir. Reese must assign all the patents to the Bessemer Steel company, for which the latte, was to pay Reese the sum of S32, ,OOO Mr. Reese says that by the decision of the supreme court he loses twenty or thirty valuable patents, the intrinsic value of which is $50. OOO GOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Paris Educated BexSar,

There is in Paris, current story has 1t, an educated beggar ill the person of Q young man fessnerly pupil of the Ecole Nornale, whose modus operandi is as follows: He comes up to the terrace of a cafe. and ad- dressing himself to the most intelligent look ing man present, invites him to ask any his torical question he can think of, any date of French history, from the earliest to the present time, saying, "I will answer at once" He generally fulfills his promise with remarkable alacrity, and with equal sagaotty passes around the hat-Chicago Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Mondays Baseball Games.


 At New York-New York, 5 Detroit, O. Hits; New York, s; Detroit, 5 Errors: New York, o; Detroit, 5. Batteries: Tit comb and Brown, Getzein and Ganzen
 Boston-Chicago game postponed on account of rain.
 AL Philadelphia - Philadelphia, &; Pitts burg, 8. Hits: Philadelphia, 10; Pittsburg, II. Errors: Philadelphia, l; Plttsburg, 6. Batteries: Buftinton and Clements, Morris and Carroll.
 At hington-Washington 3; Indian apolis, l. Hits: Washington, G.; Indianapolis 5. Errors; Washington I; Indianapolis, 4 Batteries: Keefe and Mack, Healy and Daily.
 At Cincinnati-Cncimnati,5 D; Brooklyn, s. Hits; Cincinnati, S; Brooklyn, 10. Errors Cincinnati, 6; Brooklyn l. Batteries: Wey- hing and Keenan, Carruthers and Clark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
THE NATIONAL DEBT.
It Was Reduced S12,247,O26 During the
 Month of September.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The reduction in the public debt during September amounted to S12,24T0 T026, and for the three months of the current fiscal year, S23, 509, 900. The net cash in the treasury to-day is S96, ,4H, ,S45, against $107, ,673, ,320 on Sept. l. The gold fund balance in the treasury has decreased about S9,0O0, 900 during the past month, and to-day amounts to S197, 713, 115, and the silver fund balance, exclusive of St, ,324 103 trade dollar bullion, is s34 ,511 ,G63, or about SS 25o, 900 less than on Sept. 1.
 National bank Repositories at present hold 57,S17, 1885 of government money, or about $1, ,750,000 less than a month ago.
 Government receipts during September az gregated SSl, ,69S, 174, 2000, 900 less than dur ing September last year. Receipts from all sources for the first quarter of the current fiscal year were S97, ,526, a53, against S102 3GS, S97 for the first quarter of 1887.
 Expenditures for the quarter were $SO 161, 197, against SS0, ,325, 142 for the first quarter of 1887,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
THE NEWS IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Opinions That the New Bill Will Re
 Evaded As Was the Old One.

Opinions That the NeW blll VIII be
 Evaded As Was the old One.
 SAN FRANcIsco, Cal, Oct. 2-The news of President Clevelands approval of the Chinese exclusion bill aroused great interest here Crowds surrounded the bulletin boards and discussed the situation The Chinese manifested considerable excitement. The principal subject of debate here is as to what effect the law will have upon the several thousand Chinese who have arrived within she past year and been landed by the federal courts upon writs of habeas corpus, and are out on bail awaiting examination; and also Spon the 1000 more who are now on their way thither: About 200 Chinese arrived Saturday on the steamer City of Newcastle The Belgic, due Saturday, brings 800 Three other steamers are on the way with over 1000 aboard. Collector Hager doubts the efficacy of the law He says it is intended to exclude Chinese, but so was the restriction act, yet it did not work. If the courts con- strue the new law as loosely as they did the Sld one, letting Chinese land on writs of pabeas corpus, the intention of congress will ss defeated
 When they are allowed ball they are in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
London s Big g Mystery.
Growing Excitement Over the
 Whitechapel Murders.
THE POLICE STILL DARKNESS.

Public Confidence in Them at Low Ebb.
 Several Arrests with No Results-Publc
 Rewards oGered-A Plan to Prevent
 Further Outrages.
 LONDON, Oct. 2-The excitement occa- stoned by the latest Whitechapel murders has increased rather than abated. The police have made no progress in their efforts to establish a clew to the murderer, and have further lost public confidence ill their efficiency by the fact. that the persons arrested on suspicion of connection with the tragedies were released for want of even q scintilla of evidence upon which to justify their retention in custody. They profess to be hopeful of success, however, and many people are in clined to hope with them in the absence of any suspicion in their own minds, even re- motely defined, as to the criminals motive, calling or identity The private rewards offered for his arrest, added to that of the lord mayor, brings the total sum up to el POO, and it is likely that it will soon reach e2, ,oo0 The Stock Exchange is discussing the ques- tion of starting fund to defray the expenses of the murderers detection and reward his captors, and the project has the very best chances of successful issue The fact that the latest murders were committed within the jurisdiction of the city police has created a sharp rivalry between that body and Gen. Warren's Metropolitan detectives. Many wagers have been laid upon the question of the murderer's capture, with the odds largely in favor of the city police solving the mys- tery and landing the tiend i'll jail
 It is now proposed to send a circular to every householder in the east end requesting details of the movements, habits, etc, of their respective lodgers. The theory has largely obtained support that the murderer has two domiciles, one probably shop or a surgery to which he retires fer the purpose of removing the traces of his crime and the other dwelling house where he is known as lodger whose habits and manners make him a desirable tenant in the estimation of his landlady. The police are being urged to station bloodhounds in the Whitechapel district in the hope that they may be able by their keennesS of scent to run the fiend down when he seeks fresh victim. The inquest on the body of the woman murdered in Mitre square will take place on Thursday, when startling revelations are promised, not at all, it is said, to the credit of the police,
 It is positively asserted that the medical testimony which will be given at the inquest on the body of the woman found murdered in Mitre square, to take place on Thursday will prove that the victims uterus and one kidney were removed by the murderer and have not been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Caught in His Own Trap.

ROCHESTER, N. F., Oct "A few days ago H. J. Howe, Q well known scale maker of this city, received letters claiming SIS allaged to have been procured by his son, for which he was requested to mail check. Believing it to be an attempt at blacknail Mir. Howe gave information to the police and was advised to send a decoy letter. This resulted In the arrest of Alfred Mott, a young man of respectable family. He was turned over to the United States authorities on charge of improperly using the mails, being held in $500 bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02

\ letter from a resident of the south .1lthln a short distance of the fever dis net to Waterbury relative tells some ,au tales of suffering. W ith barely suffi- -ient toou or drnk, housed up ill city with the dreadful fever, 1t Is no wonder hat the number of cases has reached such proportions. Ii one complains of feeling .nw.ll, lie Is immediately taken in charge
 Y the QualaHtlne committee and hurried
 Il 10 the fever C4nEs as very sick .alirnt. As a consequence but few com ,IalNls uf beIng unWeA are heard. The -eeIinG in the south is not exaggerated by uo account i'll the papers and whole dis .lIrts ale under surveillance to prevent the pl cad uI the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Working at a High Desk.

A London physician, wri ting of the pecu- liar effects of certain professions on the health, advises clerks to discard the high stool so commonly used by bookkeepers and accountants. He regards it as far more healthful in every way to stand when work Ing at high desk. If need be the clerk may rest few moments by sitting down in an ordinary chair, but to wo~k all day in the cramped position necessitated by the high stool is ruinous to the health and must, sooner or later, result in the breaking down of the individual who does it-Chicago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Confessed, but Declared Not Guilty.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. 2-The trial of An drew Howard, the 14-year-old cash boy, charged with arson in the second degree for firing the dry goods establishment of Barnes, Henger & Co. last February, came to an end. The boy made a confession of the crime and the judge ruled that the confession could be put in evidence and used against him. The defense argued that the evidence was insufficient and that the boys comics sion had been extorted through fear and threats. The case went to the jury, who re- turned a verdict of not guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
WORLD OF SPORTS.

The New Haven polo company held 8 meeting last night. Nothing was done about team except to decide definitely to run one this year. The committee on players already has team picked out,
 out will make nothing public concerning II save that it will be a irst-class one. The league this year will consist of five and perhaps six clubs. It is certain enough nat hartford will have team and it is quite likely that Manager Clough will put team into Springfield. There will be 8
 eague meeting Ill New Haven tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Suicide of n Young Attorney.

WEsTCHEsTER, Pa,, Oct. 2.-William S. Darlington, a young attorney of Philadel- phia, committed suicide at his home in Con- cord township, Delaware county, by shooting himself through the head Darlington was accused by The Philadelphia Times with re- taining fees in connection with the prosecu- tion of oleomargarine cases This is supposed to have led him to commit the act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Illness Causes Suicide.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Edward Green, the proprietor of the Japanese and Chinese art gallery, at No. 20 East Seventeenth street, committed suicide by shooting himself at his residence over his place of business He leaves 8 wife and several children MT Green was well known translator of Chi nese and Japanese works He had been ill for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Trying to Raise the Price of Bread.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2.-The Chicago bakers have not yet advanced the price of bread as a result of the advance in the wheat and flour markets . But it is likely that they will do so within week. They held meet ing Saturday night to discuss the matter
 The feeling in favor of raising the price of bread from five to seven cents a pound was strong, and the advance would probably have been made then, but some of the big gest bakers strongly opposed it. By unani- nous consent action was deferred one week,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Kisses and Cheers for Balfour.

GLASGOW, Oct. 2.-Mr. Bafour was greeted with misses and cheers in about equal propor- tions upon his arrival here. NIT. Balfour was presented with an address. In replying he said that he regretted that Foster and Faw- cett were gone at time when their services would be valuable to the country. He said that if Ireland obtained local parliament she would have to be reconquered Agitation was the Irish commoner's daily bread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Trains Collide on a Bridge.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2-The passenger train over the Pennsylvania road leaving Jersey City for Rock Hill ran into a train of fifteen tank cars filled with oil, at Passaic bridge
 The oil took fire, and the cars exploded one after another, causing great excitement. The passenger train backed out of danger, and went around by way of Newark The en- gineer of the oil train, George Skirm, was badly hurt. The damage to property is SIC, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Another New York Emb.zz,er.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Jonas H. Goodman, a lawyer at 291 Broadway, who is trustee of
 various estates, has left the city, and rumors
 are circulating that there is a discrepancy of
 $40, 900 in his accounts. He is said to have
 lost heavily at the races. He is about 40 years old, a graduate of the Albany Law school and had good practice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Hurled seventy-five Feet.

SOUTH AMBoY, N. J., Oct. An engine on the New York and Long Branch railroad struck John Hodge, aged 45, an employe of the Pennsylvania railroad, and hurled him a distance of seventy five feet. He died three hours later. The victim was son of Prof. Hodge, of Princeton college.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Nominations Confirmed,

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 2,-The senate has con- firmed the following nominations: Charles E. Boyle, of Pennsylvania, to be chief jus, tice of Washington Territory; Lambert Tree of Illinois, to be minister to Russia; John G. Parkhurst, of Michigan, to be minister tc Belgium; Professor George Davidson, of Cal. ifornia, to be member of the Mississippi river commission; J. B. Baird to be register of the land office at Seattle, ". T.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Badeau's Case Postnone,1

NEW YORK, Oct. e.-The case of Adam Badeau against the estate of U. S. Grant to recover SIG, 600 for alleged services in connec- tion with Gen. Grants Memoirs was called in the supreme court, but as counsel were not ready to proceed the trial was deferred until Oct 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
A Quarrel Ends in Murder.

RUTLAND, Vt, Oct. 2-Near Poultney Calvin NJ. Inman, a farmer, shot and killed a neighbor farmer, Patrick Sennott, the mur- der being the result of long standing quarrel over division fence Inman gave himself up to the sheriff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
A Generous Bootblack.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2.-Young Herbie Daven- port, the board of trade bootblack, who de voted a weeks receipts at his stand to the yellow fever sufferers, made his return to the relief committee yesterday. It amounted to just $15, which was every cent he had taken in since a week ago last Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
The I.illa Royle Murder.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 2.-Dixon R. Cowie and Thomas B. McQuaid were ar raisned charged with the murder of Lila Hoyle last year an pleaded not guilty. The date of the trial has not been definitely fixed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Snothered by Smoke.

JAcKsoNv1LLE, Fla, Oct. 2.-A. M Reb- ston's saloon was burned last night, and timer named Brown, who slept in a room in the building, was smothered to death by sInoEe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
To be Hung on Friday.

Philip PalIedori, the murderer, who is c oe n"Aseu iii Bridgeport on Friday, is asslng his last hours Ill the same morose pint which Le has shown since his con- lcuon. The death watch was placed Sun .ay evening, ana the condemned man will -ot speud Ill lite another minute alone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Ovation to the Prince,

PEsTII, Oct, 2.-The Prince of Wales ar rived at Miskolez and was given an ovation. He proceeded to the drill ground, where 8 regiment of which he is the honorary colonel went through various maneuvers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
Isoston's Female yoters.

BOSTON, Oct. 2.-The total number of women assessed for the purpose of qualifying them % ote for a school committee is 25, ,149, of whsm more than one-half of them are said to be s.atholics The books closed last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
No Excitement at Fall River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct 2,-The banks had no trouble yesterday. The National Union did business as usual The Savings bank was closed. Only a few depositors asked for their money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02
"I.a Terre" Can't Come In.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The secretary of the treasury holds that "La Terre," work by Zola, is obscene and not subject to entry