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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Shenandoah tlOUrinG mill at Dswc-o was burned Tuesday night. Loss, &5n, ,0ll
 Bishop c. P. Macs, of Covington, Ky, will sail for Rome ill a day or two, to visit the Pope.
 It is reported that a revolt, hea led by 1shak Khan, has broken ort in Aighanls- tan against the Amecr.
 The nomination of G. 0. Iecnl4m to bo Postmaster at West Point was rejected by the Senate Tuesday.
 John Bright who has been i'll for somo months, convalesCes slowly. He is so weak that even Bath char exercise ex- hauStS him.
 Tho Inter- State Farmrrs Convention is ln annual session, at lcIloigh, N. C. Several resolutions have been presented against Trusts.
 The annual session of the National rand Lodge of Sons of St. George was opened ill Providence, R. l., Tuesday. Otficlal reports showed that the order has almost treblcd in mum bers within phe last four years, and has more than six times tho amount of cap ital it had four years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
WASHINGTON NEWS
THE REJECTION OF TIE FISH
 FRIES TREATY.
A STRICT PARTY VOTE.
TWENy-sEvEN DEMOCRATS FOR, AID
 THIRTY REPUBLICANS AGAINST IT.

The Debate Closed By Senator Morgans
 Two Amendments Defeated--Congress-
 man Lyman Makes an Explanation--.An-
 Othor River and Harbor Bnl--Postmast-
 CTS Confirmed By the Senate.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.--The manuscript copy of the Fisheries Treaty that was re- celvednby the senate from the Pres dent February 20 has been returned with d tram script from the executive session journal Informing President Cleveland that by a vote of ? to 80 the resolution of Mir. Morgan that the treaty be ratified was defeated. Considerable interest was shown by the Senators and the public at large in the vote, although it was known for some time that 1t would be strict party one Three yea and nay votes were taken---ono on c ibson's resolution to recommit the treaty to the Committee on Foreign Affairs; one on Gray's amendment, and the third ol Morgan's motion for ratitica- tion. An agreement had been made be- tween the Republicans and Democrats shat no debate should be allowed after the voting had commenced. Senator Gray at tempted to ignore this by explaining his amendment, but was promptly shut of by objection from Senator Chandler.
 There Werc siXty-three Senators pre- sent, and the only who was not paired and failed to vote was Mir. Voorhees,. Ho answered to his name on the first and second roll calls, but the third roll call he did not vote. MT. Nor gan closed the debate and vote was taken on MT. Gibson's motion to commit the treaty to the Foreign Relations Com mitteo with instructions. This motion was defeated by strict party vote. Yeas. %; nays, 3l.
 A vote was then taken on an amendment to the eleven tn arJlcio Of the treaty, offered 1 by Mr. Gray, providing that Ou all occa- sions facilities shall be accorded to Unitcd States fishing vessels in Canadian por,s for the purchase of noedful prov ,sions and supplies. It was rejected by party vnte 2s yeus, 30 nays. No other amcNlm ,n s were offered, and Il vote was then taken on the question of ratifying the treaty. Rati- tication was defeated by vote of 2 yeas, 1 3Jnays, party vote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
iMMrGRATIoNz .NvESTiGATlON.
Criminals Seut to this Country t,ore
 About Contract Labor.

Criminals Sent to this Country Fore
 About Contract Labor.
 NEW YORK, Aug. s22. Chairman Ford of the Congressional Committee now investi- gating Castle Garden ut,'!rs said he would probably close thu inquiry hero for the present..
 Louis s. Samuel, q dry-goods importer, was the first witness. He nt present has the contract for As'piying tho Govern ment with canvas man bags and coin bag. After good deal of hes,tation the witnc,s acknowledged that it had come 10 his notice about a year ago that hlS foreman had been charged with taking fees from wOrkmen in the factory and that most of his hands were aliens.
 Samuel kreutZ, d Bavarian, admitted that he came hero with seven other musi- clans, under tho leadership Of Jacob Mol ter, but denied having came here under contract with Ai0lter
 Witness returned to his native country and came back last March With six moro musicians. H. denied having brought these men over under contract, but when Chairman Ford showed him all iron-c!ad contract to which Wltncss had affixed his name he admitted it Was genuine. He said, however, that on tlc llth of March last ho first learned Of tie contract labor law and refused to comply with the agreement and paid tho men i'll shares.
 Charles N. Tantor, President of the Em- igratiou Commission, said the Commission and the Secretary of tho Treasury had never entered into contract for tho forcement of the Amcudatory hrt. Upon this ground he considered tho Emigrtion Commission free from all blame where the act is violated.
 Sawyer Wagene" testified that ho was called to prison 10 see two Swiss clients wAo could not speak word of English. Both prisoners stated they were thieves i'll their own country, and that the authori- ties there shipped them to America to get rid of them.
 William Blake, Superintendent of the Out Door Poor, testified that 70 per cent. of those supported by the city were for eign born, and that the majority Of the latter were late arrivals. Ae insti- tuition under the charge of the Charity Commissioners ara now moro crowded than ever. This stuto of affairs is due to the great Influx tof undesirable imm gra- grants. About 70 per cent of the insane il the citys' institutions are foreign born.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
WHITE CAPS TO DISBAND.
Some of the Members Said tn Hav
 Peached-Two Convictions Mace.

Some of the Members Said tn Have
 Peached-Two Convictions Mace.
 ENEW ALBANY, Ind, Aug. 22.-A well-in- formed gentleman, from Crawford County, who was in the city, yesterday says: Ut is known that tue White Cap organization in Crawford County, held a meeting near Marietta few nights ago, and after & heated discussion resolved to disband the organization. This action is said to have been brought about by the fear that Attor- ncy- General Kitchener had become advised of the inside workings of the association through some of tue members who had been promised immunity on condition that they gave up all the facts connected with tho many OutraGes committed in that County and also in Orange County by tho ham of tho Regulators or White Caps" !" The gentleman says that the people are thoroughly aroused over tho outrages, and that the hite Caps will be compelled to hunt their holes if the Governor will show bol front and aid them ill their work All that IS needed is to assure the people of prot ction and there will be plenty of men req iy to testify to facts and the iden- tity of D ties engaged in the work of reg ulatlng tho community. It is said that there will be sClle startling developments in few days.
 TIPToN, Ind, Aug. =3 Daniel Murray and John Essex, memU>r+ Of the Madison township White Cap" ,nS, were found guilty Of whipping Owen Davis on the night of June 2Oth. They were fined $24 each and costs. Other members of the gang are known and will bs arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
An Indian Feast at Standing Rock,

BISMARCK, Dak,, Aug. 31-News from Standing Roc! Agency 1, difficult to ob- tain, ;!s the Government telegraph line has been cut off which was used for c0n!mu..- cation to tho press. A soldier was up from the post last night and reports the Inu.aus having a high old time" at their feast. X goodlv number q fat beeves were slau- tered, as usual, and With many other deli caces furnished by tho Comms sioners the Indians felt very good until tEC subject of the treaty was brOachcd, when the chiefs again became ugly, a&d refused to talk It
 is understood that tne Commissioners have given up the negotiations and will leave for the lower agcnr.G5 to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
MT, Blaine VIII SD snk.

AUGUSTA, Me, Aug. 9. During the pre- sent week Mr. Blaine will speak ill Bangor on Thursday, and in Lewiston on Satur- day. Next week he will speak in Water vile on Monday and at Old Orchard anal South Berwick, the dates for which arc not fixed. His first long speech will bo deliv- cred at Bangor, where it is understood he will devote &imsolf particularly te the question of wages and give so me striking illustrations of the tariff issue, drawn from personal observation among the wage-earners of the Old World. It is also intimated that he will pay his respects to the sugar trust. MT. Blane's daily mail is nearly as large as it was four years ago, and the bulk of it consists of invitations for him to speak ill other States. Mr. Blaine will not leave Maine until the State campaign is over.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
PHlLANTHROPgST CHILDS.
X Pen Picture of PhiladeIphia's Most
 EaYora bly, Known Citizen.

\ Pen Picture of PhiIadeIphiaS Most
 EavorabIy Known Citizen.
 During tho pleasant hours spent one day in tho company of Mir. George W. Childs, of Philadelphia, had a favorable opportu- nity of observing Se character of tho Quaker CitTs far-f\ed publisher and phllanthropist, says the New York EperU
 Saturday. Personally, Mir ChiIds is be- low tho average height, thicl-set, shapely head, well balanced on a sturdy neck and a figure inclined to cOrpulenCy, without obesity. But few wrinkles mark face brOnZcd by the suns of fifty odd summers, and but for the iron gray which streaks his thick sort of hair, neatly trimmed side WhiskcrS and fringe of chin beard, one could easily be persuaded that old Father Time had been cheated in the race Sharp penetrating gray eyes twinkle with good humor, and his rather round face bespeaks the honest philanthropy and generous heartedncSS, characteristics which have made his namo honored throughout the land.
 If, as Poonius asserts, the apparel oft proclalms the man, the dress of Mir. Childs indicates him to be a plain, unassuming gentlemen, whose sense of obligation to society dictates the character of his attire, which is "rich, not gaudy." This sub stantial elegance of dress may be accepted as an index to his general dispositlon-a plain, every day gentleman, with nothing of the snob or pedant in his nature.
 The publisher of the Public Lcdger not only appreciates good story, but can tell one, too and that without the marring of tho tale. He is quick talker, and his features light up with peculiar animation while en- gagged in conversation. Another trait ob- served was that he is also good listener, and, withal, ho assumes an unobtrusive de- pertinent and ono finds himself at his ease in his company almost before the lntroduc- ton is over. His fund of anecdotes ana reminiscence of public men and importany events makes him an interesting entertain CT, besides which his social characteristics are such as to form a species of magnetism to attract and retain friendship.
 When some time ago the NslCs of this city mentioned the namo of Mr. Childs for the Presidency there was a newspaper senti- ment aroused in his favor, but few people know how great pressure was brought to bear upon him to allow the use of his name to go before the Nation as candidate for the Chief Maglstracy. Without violating con . fidence, 1 may say that the influence ten dered him was such as no other man since Washington has been favored.
 MT. Chids is a model man in many re- spects. With all his wealth and means to gratify taste or passion, he is of the most abstemious habits. "I neither drink, smoke nor swear,'' was his reply, modestly made, to an invitation to cigar l can not but admit that he is wise in his decision, for he has digestion that never plays traitor to his appetite, a mind ever clear for action, and a forbearance that is rarely ruffled by temper
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Six teen Hundred Disappointed.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 9. -SiXt cen hun dred pilgrims, who had been on an eNcur- son to the Shr!,!c of Ste Anne De BoAupre have returned here, and for the hr>t time, it is said, one of these plsrtmls, .' has ended with not single cure navln.r re suited. The priests in charge altt.bute the failure entirely to the want of faith on the part of those who make the pilgrim age expecting to be relieved of their bodily attiictions
 LACoNIA, N. H., Aug. 22.-About seventy persons have left here for St. Aun's Church, Beaupre, Canada, expecting to be cured of various diseases. They are acting upon the recommendation of young lady of this place who wuS a cripple, but re- turned home cured, after a visit to the Shrine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
The Labor Candidates.

CEIGAco, Aug. 9 Robert II. iUMirer, cand'dSto of the United Labor party for President Of the United States, who re- gently chnllenget \. j. StreAtor, cundi- date for President of the Unrou Labor party. to Il joint dcOAte, has rrrrlVGI q re- ply, WliCE in part reads: w hIr do not believe in MT Georges land tax theory, vet in tEfs canvass 1 have not antlgnnized you nor Tonr peculiar tax theory 1 have left you Seth alone i'll your glory, and yet you are net happy. 1 am not one of those who proncte divisions in labor organizations by getting up hobbies to ride. Very re- spec'fully 1 decline" MT. Cowdrey has replied at some length to this letter, point ing out the difference between the Union and United Labor parties and expressing regret that Streator had declined his prop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
JUDGE 7HURMAN'S TRIP.
Speaking to tie People of Fort Hu>on.
 MIch. ' his Aftsruoen

ST. CLAIR, Mich, Aug. 92,-Judrc Thur man ana party arr,v"I at the Oakland at 1O:3O fast night. There was no formal demonstration and Mr. Thurman soon re- tirod. He left this mornlng for Port Hu- ron where he will make tho chef speech of hts trip this afternoon at P.n3 Grove.
 PORT HURON, Mich, Aug. 22.--Thc city is already crowded in expectation of Mr Thurman's visit. People began to arrive yesterday, and this morning the streets are crowded. Most all tho buildings. both public and private, arc decorated. Every thing is in readiness for grand recc ption to MT. Thurman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
FLORIDA'S YELLOW FEVER.
Five New Cases and One Death--Action Or
 Contagious Diseases By Congress.

Five New Cases and One DeRth--Action On
 Contagious Diseases By Congress.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 22.-little can be learned to yesterdays work of the Board of Health They are very autocratic, that the question of conSemulng the Grand Union Hotel came up, and that the Board are in favor of condemning it.
 The report of concealed cases of yellow fever had it's full share Of discussion, and it is reported that the Board passed an iron-clad rule regarding all cases, to be re- ported under severe penalty.
 Five new cases were reported and one death. Total number of cases, 45; died s: discharged, 15; under treatment, %. Ten are convaescent. The weather is warm and oppressive, but the slowness of the disease to increase gives strong hope to the Board of Health that it can be controlled.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22---A bill drafted by officials of the Treasury Department was presented in he Senate by MT. Harris and in the House by Mir. Crisp to prevent the introduction of contagious diseases from one State to another. It provides several penalties for the violation of any of the internal quarantine regulations that may be established by the Secretary of the Treasury.
 From the Senate Committee on Epidemic Diseases, Mir. Harris reported favorably a bill to appropriate S200000 to be ex- pended in the discretion of the President, to prevent the introduction of cholera or yellow fever into the United States from foreign countries or into one State or Ter ritory from an other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Another River and Harbor Bill,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Chairman Bau- chard of the River and Harbor Committee has already begun the preparation of the River and HarbOr bill f5r next year. Chair man Blanchard says tho Dnl for next year will appropriate only about Slh000,00O This is somewhat s@nllcr than the bill passed at the second session of the last Congress- Hnd vetoed by tho President. It is thus eyi- dent that Mir. Blanchard does not propose that the next river aud harbor bill shall be subjected to the same criticism as that of a year ago and run the risk or veto.
 MT. Blanchard hopes to have the meas ure formulated and ready to report at the close of the holiday recess, and if tho House passes it under supervision of the rules, as it did the present bill, he thinks it may become q law some tiIuc in February
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
m Suspected of Being NIurderers.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 22.-Michael Mahoney ana others were arrested here as suspicious characters. White was the man seen with Frank Spencer, the farmer who was murdered in Dudley, on Sunday. White says that he and two other men were in team with Spencer; that the other men were quarrelsomc and threw him and Spercer out of the team. He de- nies all knowledge of the murder. White had in his pockets two watches, ono 0 f which is supposed to have belonged to Spencer. He will be examined on next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
The Wedding Went On, Nevertheless.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 22,-While prepara- uons were being made at the house of Michael Willern for the marriage of his youngest daughter, the eldest daughter, Cathoriao gave the finishing touches to the tables ladenwith deliccaies, that consti- tutcd the wedding feast. Soon after she went up into the gnrret and cut her throat dyinS instantly. It appears that she feared hat she was doomed to live the life of an old raad, she being thirty-one years of age. Ie was decided not to postpone the wedding Cn account of the suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
An Indian Plot tn Kill Whites.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug D. -Thc recent in. vestlgation into ;he Indian troubles on tine Skeena river, r.tsh ColumbIa, has brought to light deeply laid plot by which at two secret meetings, held at Kata- max last winter, 1t was arranged among the Indian tribes in that scctOn of the country to massacre all tho white x ,tt(crs The massacre was averted only thro0~h the efforts of one Of the Indians, WhI. &t the risk of his own life threatened to warn the Government unless the idea Was abau-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
G-r. Lyman Explains.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 21.-1n tho House Mir. Lyman, of Iowa, obtained the floor by unanimous consent to mako a statement i'll explanation of his course in obstructing leg slatlon. He said that he did not oppose the consideration of the Deli ciency bill, because the soldiers were in terestcd ill it's passage. At the conclusion of Mir Lyman's remarks, Mir. McMillan asked unanimous consent 10 mako q state mont, but MT. Lyman objected. There was quite Q scene for a moment, Mir. McMillan accusing MT. Lyman of discourtosy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Other GIiIlNS.

At Albany-AlbHny, ,; London, l. At Hamilton-Hamilton, :: Torokto,4 4 At BuffaIo-Butfalo, 15; Troy, 0.
 At Rochester - Rochester, 8; Syra, cuse, ,.
 At Philadelphia Philadelphia; Boston Postponed on account of rLla.
 At Washlu ;tou - Washington Now York. Postponed on account of rliu. At PittSbNr., - P4ttS!Nrg Chicago. Postponed OH account vT rl,n.
 At Cincinnati-Clncjnntti Clar land. Postponed ou account of rain.
 At LOuisville-LouisvllIe Athlete. Postponed on account Of rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Postmasters Confirm ed.

WAsH1NGToN, Aug. 9. Tine Senate has confirmed the following nominations of Postmasters:
 Pennsylvania M. Cameron, Corry; P. J. Langan, Hawley; Simon Hales, Bed ford
 Massachusetts SC. H. Riley, Dcdham; G. l.. Hyscr, Haverhill.
 Delaware-G. B. Hcrdman, Newark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Over &a, 900 Worth of .,ewe1rx stolen.

NoHTU ATTLEBoRo, Mass, Aug. 29.--At Falls EU!ICe. tho residence of S;tLnley Freeman, ono of Inc richest jewell
 CTS Of AttleDoro, was robbed of d geld watch and diamonds valued ,.t $2, OOo, by q burglar, who evidently was acquainted with the promises anal the habits of the inmates. He entered the rear door, gropcd hls way in the dark through the dining ( room up q crooked flight of staira, and into the chamuer where, lighting Il lantern, he found the gems in a drawer full Of rags, ill which they haI been concealed, aud Cv- parted. Mr. Freeman was away ct the time, and Mrs. Freem& was playing whist with come ladies in d front room When Mrs. Froeman let her friends out she mo- ticeG a light coming from her cham Der, and golnt; there, found that the burglars lam tern had gnited the dresser scarf. SAe extiusuis tlCd the flames without d. fiji culty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
FRESH FOREIGN NEWS.
BouianEer Again on Top-sFataI Forea.
 Fires and storm.


 LONDON, Aug 22-The triumphant et1s- ton of General Boulanger has 10" the mo- ment overshadowed in importance even the incorporate speech of the German Emperor at Frankfort and little else is talked of at the French capital. That his success should have surpassed the oXpec- t.stions of the most eXtravagant of his friends is regarded by these persons as n grcuter reason for graduation than that he has heaped confusion upon his euemies. and givcn the lie to the confident political prophets who also predicted his iguomin- ous defeat. While, however, tho frdnds of the doughty General are jub lant over his victory, they do net permit themselves to forget tho sentiments expressed III Emperor Williams unfortunate address, aud this feeling is shared by large num- bors of persons who arc DO; included umong Boulange sf adhcrcnts. Even a great many Germans are understood to de- plorc the expressions to whic! their ruler gave utterancc, wlhie q still l&rgcr nuinber are to be found who will not discuss the subject at all. In Paris the most thuritl- be opinion, as well as the oEe most preva- lent, is that the young Kaiser was far under the influence of nt0N rIutS when he delivered us speech and that in ordi- nary clrcumstanc he should not be held accountable for his word7, but so palpable challenge to a ncigboriug nation as that issued by Inc rulcr%Oi Germany is re garded as requiring more lucd explanu- ton than any of the~kalscr's apologists have as yet vouchsafed. Mcanwk,lo the Germans profess to consider every move of General BoulanSer toward prominence in his country dIsct mCnance to the Futherianu, though GpOn what ground such an opinion Can De formed, it is iii cult to imagine. A very largo portion of tie inhabitants or France arc disposed to regard the Generals Success as much more dangerous to the peace of the Republic than to the welfare oI the Empire beyond the Rhine, so that between tho distrust of ElS cAuntryman and Lhe suspicious ot the Germans as to his sDbjects, the cN-War Minister Nlll have nc reason to complain of lack of attentiof for tho hext four months, whavcver nIAy be his lot later,
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 VIENNA. Aug 42.-Torest fires arc aging tiercely along the lSailan frontier ulu ali ready q section " County 2UJ kilometres luHg has becn u,va astated. The town of Yuentlo, on the uusSler, and q uumbcr Of rsl;ages have b.. .tsstroy9I.
 Heavy thunu"r>toEms nave D" vailed in several parts of the kt'Intry. A Narnau- btcry thirty five honses were lcvelled to the ground by the 1orce of the wind, and several othor villages were completely ruined and several persons killed.
 II. other parts of Austria ID houses are reported to h"vc Noen wreck anu many or tEeir inhabitants anjurcd.
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 NJ. Henry Ric,lara, M. P. for Murthyr l. dvil, well i1unWas as aH advocate of Grbi- tration for the peaeeful settlement of dis putes between nations, died suddenly to- day Ut Bangor, " ;Gles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-22
Vyc,vers vant Better Pav.

FALL RIVER, Mass. Aug. &2.-Secretary Connolly to-day called a special meeting of the Weavers' Union for August 23. His cir cular invites attention to the large profits made by the mills during the past three months. and asserts that the spinners re csived 912 Der cent. advance last February, whereas the weavers, owing to their lack of organization, got only 415 per cent.