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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Attired i'm Soansnas.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Tnere was lively scrambling inside the Turkish bath establish ment at No. 131 West Twenty-third street yesterday afternoon, and considerable ex- citement in the busy neighborhood outside
 About o'clock smoke came pouring out the basement windows, and fire engines dashed up from all directions. A few min utes after the fire was out and the crowd dispersed. Two well known men had just been becomingly lathered when the attend ant yelled "Firel" Both started up fran ttcally. One shouted for a sheet, the other for bucket of water. Neither stopped to get what he wanted, but started for the street clothed in natures garb and soapsuds
 They were taken in hand by the attendants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Kicked to Death by a Horse.

NEwBURG, N. F., Jan. 7-Charles Con- nors, a driver for Truckman Thomas Doug las, was killed yesterday afternoon by a kicking horse. He entered Tom Gogarty's blacksmith shop, in Chambers street, on the horses back and said to the bystanders to beware of the horse as he was kicker. Then he slid off the animai's back, and as soon as he struck the shop floor the horse let drive and kicked him to death. Connors was 2S years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A wetl Known Patnter Dead.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Cephas G. Thomp- son, father of the late Hubert 0. Thompson, is dead, aged 78 years. In early life he was noted as a painter of rare n1erit He was an intimate friend of William Cullen Bryant and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The latter al- ludes to Thompson in the 'tMarble Faun' and other works. Thompson's portraits of Bryant, Hawthorne, Longfellow, Fitz- Greene Halleck and other celebrities of his day, were greatly admired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Boy Blown from Train and Killed

A Boy Blown from Train and Killed.
 ERIE, Pa., Jan. 7.-On west bound Lake Shore and Michigan railway train yester- day, at Westfield, N, Y., east of this city, Dr. James M. Gassoway, Portland, Me, g surgeon in the United States Marine hos pital service, and his son James, boy Il years old, were passing from the drawing room car to the dining car while the train was running very fast and high gale blow ing. The lad was lifted off the car platform by the wind and hurled to the ground. His skull was crushed and he was picked up dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Would Not Accept a Pardo,c.

ST. PAUL. Jan. Tt has just been made public that there is at least one person in Minnesota who prefers that the prison should be his home A man named Wilson was sentenced for life, and has now been an in- mate of the penitentiary about eleven years. Recently an effort was made on the part of his old friends. among whom was Catholic priest, to secure his pardon. and their en- deavors would undoubtedly have resulted favorably but for the interpretation of Will son, who, on hearing of the effort to secure his release, wrote a letter to the priest, say ing that he was an old man, that what little property he had had was gone, and that if he was released the only thing he could do would be to hunt up an almshouse, and that, under the circumstances, he preferred to pass the remainder of his life where he is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Convicted of Murder.

LOCK HAVEN, Pa., Jan. 7.-The jury in the case of John w. Johnson, on trial for the murder of Isaac Colby and his wife, at Cherry Run, last August, yesterday re- turned verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree A motion for a new trial will be filed on Monday. Johnson was indicted with Luther Shaffer, Henry Kline and Essie Kline. Shaffer was convicted of murder in the first degree several weeks ago. The cause of Henry and Essie Kline will prob. ably be called for trial next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Who win Succeed Judge Rapallo?

ALBANY, Jan. TIA strong pressure has been brought upon Governor Hill to nomi- nate John Clinton Gray for the judgeship of the court appeals, made vacant by Judge Rapallo's death. A petition for MT. Grays appointment has been sent to him, signed by all the judges of the principal courts in New York city. by Senator Evarts. ex-Secretary Bristow, and large number of other lead ing lawyers of both parties in the city. and Tammany Hall has sent . telegram to thu governor, saying that his appointment would be very agreeable to 1t The governor is in . quandaxy, for tho truth is that hs has hif own rrigate casdidats for tte pasts, and he aoss npf ly4 ip NSM York. ...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Second Time They Met They Married.

BEAVER. Pa., Jan. 7.-The wedding of Miss Maud Young, of this place, and L. L. Mcsher, lawyer, of Indianola, Ia., took place here. It was Mir. Mosher's second marriage, and was the second time. in his life that he had seen Miss Young. Their first meeting took place three years ago in the presence of his first wife. She died in April, 1SS6 and through newspaper cor respondence sprang up between Mosher and Miss Young, which correspondence gradual ly led to the wedding The parental con- sent and all other incidents were arranged by letter. Mir. Mosher was snow bound on his way here, but he succeeded in arriving soon enough to have the ceremony per- formed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Nashua Horror.

NASHUA, N. H., Jan. 7.-After taking testimony in the case of Janitor Dame, one of the defendants in the Manchester scandal cases, yesterday, the court adjourned until Monday. The excitement over the revoltine developments in these cases continues. Liz zie Plympton, aged l3, one Of the girls con. nected with the affair, and who is held as a witness is dying.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
An Insane Husband,s Act

ONANcocK, Va, Jan. 7.-Wiliam c. Duer killed his wife Thursday, while riding along the public road with her and their two chiL dren, by cutting her throat with knife. He then drove on to Bellhaven with the children and his wife's dead body, and sur. rendered himself to an officer. He expressed sorrow for the deed, but said he could not help it. He is insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Irish Land Commission.

LONDON, Jan. 7.-The Irish land commis- sion has submitted it's report to tho viceroy of Ireland, on the basis of it's recent order reducing the judicial lents The report states that the commission appointed sixteen gentlemen to scruiinize tue various prices charged for rentals, and the commission itself ,aied to ascertain the staple product of each union, as as basis of reduction. The report states that Judge O'Hagan differed with his colleague because he considered that the land act gave the commission greater pow CTS than tue other commi. sioners conceived 10 be open to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Cheering News for Pittsburg Men

PITTsBURG, Jan. "A general resumption of work in the river goal mines will probably take place next week at the advance iu wages demanded by the miners The mines have been closei for several months on ac- count of the long drougS which rrv ented the shipment of coal to tnga sout tissa ports, ard the prospects of work atsthe increase of 4 per cent per bushel in the mining rate has occasioned general rejoicing among the Monongahela valley miners. The resump. tion will give employment to nearly 5.O0t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Driven to Suicide by Poverty.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7.-George Parkin- son, an old soldier, who fought for tho Union during the rebellion, committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself to g rafter in the woodshed at his home at Nicetown. Ex. treme poverty was the cause. H4 leaves g wife and several children, who are destitut . Parkinson formerly lived in Elizabeth, N. J. and was member of the Uric Dahlgreli post, G. A. R., of that city. He is a painter and wood carver by trade, and those who knew him say he was asober and industrious workingman, and for several month"; had been out of employment, and feared starva. tSon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
sub-Treasurer Canda's Place.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Sub- Trsasurer Canda who has resigned his position as sub treasurer, preserved his silence yesterday about his resignation and his perspective election to be vice-president Of the Msstern National bank. The election will occtr next Tuesday. There was rumor in Wa street yesterday that Mr. c. c. Baldwin hd been offered the appointment to be aksistant treasurer and was taking time to con15 15dcr it.
 Mir. Baldwin is an aqueduct commissioner and treasurer of the County Democracy. He was while president of the Lonisville and Nashville Railroad company, his railroad career ending in May, 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Prize Fight squeacbed.

NHw HAVEN, Jan. "A ten round fight had been arranged to take place in 8 build- ing in the center of this city last night be- tween James Eustis and William Keller for s2OO. The pugilists had just stepped into the ring when the police entered the build. ing and captured the two fighters and eigh- teen spectators. The arrested men belong to families of high social standing, and their arrest has caused great excitement in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Cicarmakers' Strike.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-The looked for strike of the cigar makers has begun. Advices have been received from the cigars makers international union to order strike in the shop of D. Hirsch & Co.,, of this city, and twenty-seven men were ordered out yester- day.. The difficulty with Hirsch arose over a reduction in wages of $1 per 1000 on cigars. It is probable that strike will be ordered in other shops
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Hanged Himself in His Cell.

TRENTON, Jan. 7.-John McElbery, con. yict. committed suicide ty hanging at the state prison Thursday. The rope and moose were formed out of strips which he obtained by tearing up his shirt. His body was dis. covered lying on the floor of the cell, the rope having broken after his death. He was 26 years old and was from Patterson, where he was sentenced to two years for breaking and entering. It is believed that his mind was affected, as his term would have e1 hired in March.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
President Buchanan,. Choice.

LAKE CITY. Minn., Jan. 7.-Mrs. Letitia Bovee died Wednesday night at her resi- dence in Sugar Loaf Valley, aged 90 yrars In her youth she was betrothed to a young man near her Pennsylvania home, whom her parents forbade her to marry, they favoring James Buchanan, afterward presi- dent of the United States It has been al- legged that Buchanan remained a bachelor on her account
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Pack of Lies.

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 7.-The board oi trade passed resolutions announcing that it has caused searching investigation to be made throughout southwestern Kansas for the purpose of ascertaining the extent of the suffering there during the cold weather this winter, and that not one case of death by freezing or starvation has occurred. The resolutions strongly denounce the authors ot the false and sensational reports which were given such wide circulation in the east
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Rernal. the Bandit. Killed.

NoGALEs, A. T., Jan. 7.-Information oi the killing of Bernal, the famous Mexican bandit, has been received. Bernal and som. of lis followers had desperate fight Thurs day, near the town of Cosala, SinaIoa, witt Mexican troops, during which Bernal wa shot and his mother and three or four fol lowers captured. The bandits body wa. taken to Cosala. The fight was short bu desperate TAe los on both sided is sup posed to be heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Fortune of $500, ,O0O.

McKEEsPoRT, Pa., Jan Mrs. James Huey, of Twelfth avenue. has fallen heir to a fortune of $5OO,OOO through the death of her grandfather in Ireland, John Shove.in by name. He died in 1875. His attorney gives Mrs. Huey notice that through Il, death fortune of G1O0. 900 that would have been inherited by his daughter, the late Mrs NcyaY, rsverts to the hsiress, whB Will af onta paScsSssssd csSsssd to jo6k xftsf M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Ciearmaker., strike.

NEW YORK, Jan 7-The Cigarmakers' strike cannot be extended before Tuesday, because local unions throughout the coun- try must be heard from before general &C., ton can be taken, according to the rules of the International Union. The hands of Hirsch & Co are alone out on strike. .Ci- garmakers say that there will be a general strike throughout the city Tuesday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
SPEAKER CARLISLE'S SEAT.
MR. THoEBE's COUNSEL OPENS THE
 ARGUMENT,

Charging That the Returns Were Tam
 pered With-Kentucky's Famous States man Present-His Friends Say Every
 thing Can Be Explained.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-There was full meeting of the house committee on elections yesterday to agree upon line of procedure in the Thoebe-C Carlisle contested election case. The contestant, Thoebe, was present with his counsel, Messrs. Sypher and Steever, of this city. No one formally rep resented the speaker.
 | Mr. Sypher said that on the night of the election it became apparent to the judges of election at Covfhgton that MT. Carlisle had been defeated by more than 2, 900 votes. At o'clock they sent for MT. Carlisle and brought him in Q carriage to the house of a friend. He Sypher) could give the name of the friend and the location of the house, but he would not do so unless the committee urged him, as he did not wish to state all he knew at this stage of the case. After con- sulting with Mir. Carlisle they telegraphed to have the returns of the outside counties withheld.
 Continuing, he said that it was a fact that the returns of the six outlying counties were withheld for five days, and Mir. Carlisle had publicly confessed thashe was defeated. The contestant (Thoebe) was next allowed to make 8 ten minute statement to the com mittee. He ssid he-was born in the same county as the speaker forty-three years ago. After the election he had told Wood that if he had. not enough votes he did not want the seat; he would not rely upon techni- 'calities, and if Mr. Carlisle had one more vote than he Thoebe) he ought to take the seat Soon after the election the inquiry was generally heard upon the streets of Gov ington: Cannot something be done for Car lisleT' In one county witness was informed that he. had received thirty-five votes, but in a few days, when Wood went down there, be was informed that no votes had been cast for him.
 Mir. Carlisle was in the committee room during part of the proceedings and wore his wonted imperturable look. His lawyer and
 friends say they are not in the least dis turbed by Sypher's declarations and that everything will be explained when their side is heard. Without an attempt to come to an agree ment upon the propositions submitted by MT. Thobes counsel, the committee ad- journed until to-day, when some action is l likely to be taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Reading Strike.

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-PIivate dispatches from Philapelphia indicate no new devel- opments in the Reading strike. At the Philadelphia office of the company it is asserted that the company has not and will not offer to compromise.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Ex-Governor Parker's Funeral.

FREEHOLD, N. J., Jan. 7.-The funeral of ey-Governor Parker took place yesterday from the Presbyterian church. The pail bearers were Chief Justice Beasley and Judges Magic, Depue, Dixon, Knapp, Reed and Scudder, of the supreme court. Many civic and political bodies were present fron, different parts of the state. There was a large assembiage of distinguished citizens of the state and nation. Public and private buildings were draped in mourning, and business was generally suspended during the SeryiCa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Timber Ship Instead of a Raft.

ST. JOHN, N. B., Jan. 7.-Hugh R. Rob- ertson, the projector of the big timber raft, arrived here yesterday. He says there will be no more timber rafts constructed, but a timber ship will be built, with spars and steering apparatus and provisioned for sixty days. Work on the ship will be begun at once at Joggins
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
ENGLAND AND THE POPE 1!
THE DUKE OF NoaFoLK's SECOND
 VISIT TO ROME.

Contradictory Statements as to the Object
 of His NIission-Mgr. Persico's Recent
 Tour Through Ireland, and It's Alleged
 Result-Other Foreign Notes.
 LONDON, Jan. 7.-The Duke of Norfolk, accompanied by Lord Carey, took his dc prture for Rome yesterday, bearing addi- tioaal dispatches from the queen to the pop. Simultaneously with the departure, prompt official notice is given that tue Duke of Nor folks mission to Rome terminated with his return to London, bringing with him the popes letter of thanks to her majesty for the latter's jubilee gift andits accompanying letter expressing her good wishes, but it is asserted on the other hand, by persons in position to know whereof they speak, that his grace is charged with certain representa- tions to be made Eat Rome, making tho renewal of diplomatic relations be- tween England and the vatican imminent.
 The Pail Mall Gazette, in a discursive article on the subject, insists that under the influence of Mgr. Persico some of the Irish bishops have exerted pressure upon the clergy of their dioceses. HI favor of policy of conciliation toward the Dublin Castle government, and in support of this assertion quotes letter written by bishop to a priest advising him to pursue that course. The signature of the letter is withheld, but The Gazette guarantees the genuineness of the document and intimates that similar let ters are forthcoming.
 ROME, Jan. 7.-The pope will give Q re- ception to the presidents of the English and American colleges in Rome and to British pilgrims on May 10.
 The exhibition of the papal jubilee presents was opened in the vatican yesterday, 8 dis tinguished assemblage being present. The pope, attended by forty-eight cardinals and the entire pontificial court, participated ln the opening ceremonies and in reply to an address expressed himself as deeply moved by the evidences of love and veneration tendered from all parts of the world. These tokens, he declared, testified to the power of the papacy, which it's enemies had in vain attempted to deny.
 A telegram from the German frontier ot Russia states that eight Nihilists, including the ssack, Esernoff, who attempted to take the life of the czar during the emperor's visit to the Don c, s ack country, will be hanged at St. Petersburg on Feb. 1.
 CORK, Jan. 7.-Capt. Plunkett has in- formed the police magistrate having charge of the case that Canon O'Manoney had re- l fused the police access to the three gin in he Convent of the Good Shepherd, whom, it is alleged. Maj Roberts assaulted. The official investigation into the case has, there fore, been suspended, and Msj. Roberts is advised to prosecute Canon O'Mahoney for l malicious libel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Looks Like a Lime Kiln.

NEwBURG, N. r., Jan. Tt is officially announced that the Tower of Liberty here is completed As viewed from the Hudson the structure looks more like lime kiln than anything else, and people here are not as en. thusiastic as they might be over the com pletion of the tower.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
powderlv.s Condition Critical.

SCRANTON, Jan. 7.-General Master Workman Powderly is very weak-he may live for days, may die at any moment. An. other hemorrhage, in the opinion of his physicians, would surely carry him off. An effort will be made as soon as possible te fake the master workman to Florida.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Found Drowned i'm a Cistern,

JAMESTOWN, Jan. Mrs. Lee, who lived on Price street, was found drowned in a :istern at her home yesterday. She occu- pied @ room with her sister, and had evil Gently got out of second story window in the night and thence jumped into the cis- tern. Her mind had been impaired for some time, and she had once before att tempted suicide by taking poison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Ex-secretary sIanniue,s yyilI.

ALBANY, Jan. 7.-The will of Daniel Manning, dated July, 20, 1886, was admitted to probate yesterday by Judge Francis Woods, and letters testameutary were issued to Mrs. M. Margaretta Manning and James H. Manning, executrix and executor. S w. Rosendale and Edward A. Groesoeck, of Albany, are the witnesses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Indicted for Rum SelIine.

BELvIDERE, N. J., Jan. 7.-The Warren county grand jury broke up Thursday night after a session of four days During this time the complaints against number oi persons for illegal liquor selling were heard, resulting in the finding of seventeen true bills The matter has excited universal in terest throughout the county, as the persons most deeply interested are mostly prominent politicianS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07

Bomb Exploded in . Public Square.
 NEWCASTLE, Pa., Jan. 7.-At Harmony, on the Pittsburg and Western railroad, yester- day some one as yet unknown, exploded dy- namite bomb or similar explosive in the pub lie square. The concussion attending the ex- plosion staggered pedestrians in the vicinity, and houses are said to have swayed slightly, while large amount of window glass was broken. It is supposed to have been some body's joke, but the authorities offer liberal reward for the arrest of the guilty party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Young Dodge's Punishment.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 7.-Walter Phelps Dodge, who became notorious by publishing an announcement of marriage with his cousin, has left Yale college. He was con- ditioned at the Christmas examination, and failed to ork it off when he returned this week. His classmates avoided him, and he preferred to leave voluntarily rather than 'i<k probable suspension and certain ostra-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
The Newcastle City,s Crew Safe.

HYANNIs, Mass, Jan. 7.-The United States steamer Verbena arrived at Hyannis last night from South Shoal Ightship, Nan tucket, with the captain and crew of the steamer Newcastle City, which was wrecked on South Shoals about S week ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Will Represent the Fair Sex,

UTICA, N. Y., Jan. 7.-Flora Samuels, the mother of a large family who deals in grocer ies and jewelry, is missing from her home in this city. She is supposed to be in Canada, and is wanted here for forgery Mrs Sam uels has also left debts behind her amounting to about $5, ,0OO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Furnacemen Strike Against a Reductio,

Furnacelnen Strike Against Reduction.
 HUNTINGDON, Pa, Jan. 7.-Between POO and 3Oo men at Powelps furnace, Saxton have struck because of 10 per cent reduc tion in wages on the 1st. The furnace ha. been banked up, and the men have been or. dered to call for their wages next Monday, The strike, if not settled, will affect the wori at the company's ore and coal mines, neal Tyrone. and at other places
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Fatal Explosion of Natural Gas.

PTTsBURG, Jan. 7.-Annie Buckner went into cellar with a lighted kerosene lamp this morning. A terrific explosion of natural gas followed, partly wrecking the house and hurling the woman from the cellar. She was frightfully and fatally burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT
 BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT.

The Striking PottsviIle Miners Anfici-
 pate a Compromise by Monday.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan 7-The strikes along the Reading system remains about the same, both sides being confident of ulti- mate success. At meeting to-day of To- cal assembly 5S90, letter was read from the Pottsville miners stating that they ex- pected overtures and a compromise from President Corbin Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A Pulp Mill Burned.

FRANKLIN FALLS, N. H., Jan, 7-The Cross Pulp Mill, owned by the Winnipesogi Paper Company, was burned this morning. Loss S75,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-07
A.kinx for se5o, ,ooo Damages.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2. Five dressed beet houses in . petition to the interstate com mission, have asked for damages to the amount Of $050, 900 against railroad lines. for loesea in rehates on east bound shipments sinoe thAiutskstats cuanmefcs law wont int