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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
THE TRADE BULLETIN.
Sew York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Money closed at per cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate 6. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, Ls3IsG 4.s7: actual rates 4.SsIst4ss for sixty days and I.SG1I.eoIa for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s. 1i9 bid; ss coup, 1854 bil. ex int: 4Ias, do, 107A.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, ll41ll7; Union land grants, I0sG l0o: Union sinking funds. lI31 ll7; Centrals Il4 @1IT.
 The stock market this morning was dull only 60, yO0 shares changing hands to midday Trad ing was entirely of the professional scalpins character. Most of the professional traders We re on the bear side, and in consequence pri es were slightly lower at midday than they closed on Friday. Reading was the most active stock on the list, fully 50 per cent of the whole mornings trading having been made up of transactions in that stock. Its price opened ss per cent. lower in consequence of the miners strike and it made a further decline during the morning of ls per cent, making a total decline by midday of 1k per cent St. Paul was the next weakest declining Ih The decline in the others ranged from k ttA per cent The stock market was al. most stagnant after midday and prices sagged steadily ln most instances to the close when the lowest figures of the day were current. Reading was somewhat stronger and recovered most of the decline. The decline for the day ranged from S12 per cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Attractions Manager Jacques will 0
 sent the Rest of the Week.

Attractions Manager Jacques will Ore
 sent the Rest of the Week.
 Tomorrow night Capt Jack Crawford. supported by strong company, will ap- Oear at the Opera House in Peck and Fur .han's new border comedy drama, fEOn the Trail, or Dan1 Boone, the Pioneer" The Lancaster, Penn, Examiner says: ssIt was without doubt the best show of the de- scription ever seen in Fulton Opera House. The plot is interesting, and the play is full of incidents of the most thrilling charac- ter"
 Manager Jacques has secured for Friday md Saturday, with Saturday matinee, a competent company who will present ''Zitka," beautiful Russian drama by acting and magnificent scenic effects in the piece, among which is the interior of a church and a marriage ceremony. The Hartford Times says of its production in that city: 'In Zitka the most powerful in- centives in life, the most absolute tyranny of fate, and the noblest impulses are brought into combat, and the solution is brought about by skillful evolution of the characters as well as the incidents. From the act of wanton vice at the begin ming to the noble and touching result at the close, it is a chain of exciting situa- tions, of dramatic counterpoises. The stage setting was very good, the costumes were brilliant and correct, and the acting was on a level with the dignity of the play"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Engaged to Many Women.

BELvIDERE, N. J., Jan. Additional facts are coming out about Hackettstown's Gefaulter, tx-Mayor Cramer He not only swindled the business men, but it now turns out that he was engaged to three women living in the borough and to not fewer than twelve in the country, while Schooley's Mountain woman says she has been betrothed to Cramer for sixteen years. In this last case the wedding day had been agreed upon several times and as often postponed. All the women were swindi>d out of money. Many Sussex county farmers lose heavily. A letter received from Cramer says he has left the country never to return. He is in TarmEda
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
THE FISHERY CONTROVERSY

Chamber1ain's Name Greeted with a Storm of Kisses.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IA very damon strative audience filled Horticultural hall last night at the meeting called in the int r. tsts of the New England fishermen. Gov ernor Beaver presided, and in opening the meeting said that the q2eston was one of the most important before the country, and that no time should be lost in disposing of it. He said: "A right withheld is wrosig inflicted. American fishermen do not want to fish in Canadian waters Much better fish can be found ill our own waters. Ame1i, can fishermen simply want the same priv ileges extended to them that are given to the Canadian fisherpen."
 When Governor Beaver alluded to Mir. Chamberlain his name was greeted with storms of misses. There was no less noise and confusion minute later when Hon. W. M Cogswell, of Massachusetts, spoke of the in- activity of the secretary of state in the mat ter. He said: "The main reason why there should be no treaty is that nobody in this country wants one Are wa now to be forced to buy the privileges which we accord the Canadians?'' Charles Emory Smith and Rev. Mr. Bolton followed with addresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
The Coal Fleet Ice Bound,

PITTsBURG, Jan. 4.-The coal fleet, with its 2 900, GOO bushels of black diamonds, did not get away Monday night or yesterday, as anticipated. The rivers reached good stage, eleven feet, about l o'clock yesterday morning, but the coal men were afraid to send out their craft on account of the heavy ice. The water is now receding, with nine feet three inches the gauge. and unless the ice passes out much more rapidly the rivers will get too low for the shipment of any but the ightest craft. No ice gorges have been reported, and but little damage has resulted from the ice so far.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
More Bodies Found.

SOMERSET, Ky, Jan. 4.-Yesterday's rev citations make it certai-.2 that half the real story of the wreck on the Cincinnati South ern has not been told. Wednesday evening the partial remains of two more women and one child were found. There is not the slightest clew as to who they are. Yesterday the remains, supposed to be those of four more persons, were dug oul of the still smoking ruins The number of dead here tofore reported was eight. There is no doubt that the number is twenty. Counting the remains found up to date the number is fifteen. Both trains were crowded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT. A BATTLE AT THE BARRACKS.
A TERRIBLE FIGHT BETWEEN THE
 WHITES AND BLACKS.

A Detachment of the Former attempt to
 Arrest. a Number of Colored. seldiers
 and Knives and Clubs are Freely Used.
 ST LOUIS, Jan Hast night seven negro soldiers from the Jefferson barracks made a criminal assault upon white girl, and when detachment of lwhits soldisu were sent to arrest them a number of other ne- gro soldiers joined their black comrades and resisted arrest. They were armed with clubs and knives and made a terrible fight before they were subdued by the 'whites. Several of both sides were severe ly injured but none fatally. Fifty of the colored soldiers were taken into custody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
NAUGATucK NUGGETS.

Michael Shanahan, the builder, com menced work on the building to be erected
 by McGrath Brothers of Waterbury on
 Main street this morning. The building will be used for saloon and restaurant. Lewis G. Adams was arrested in Water bury yesterday afternoon by officer Brophy. on charge of theft of some tools belong ing to Hill s. Stevens, aretired builder. In court this morning. he was fined S7 and costs and 30 days in jail.
 Gavel Lodge No IS, K of F.. meet in Odd Fellows hall tonight to work the third degree. A full attendance is re quested.
 Philip Langworth has the contract for
 building Dr Hinckley's new house. and will begin work immediately. Redmond's Speciality Company at the
 Mfin street Theatre tonight A new freight train ran over the road last night going to New Haven, by way oI ffhe junction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
It will Prove Very Effective.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Representative Seney, of Ohio, is going to introduce his bankruptcy bill in the house. It is the sim plest plan ever proposed, and it is thought by many interested in the question that it will pass this session. It proposes merely that while man makes an assignment in trust in favor of his creditors, turning all his property over without reserve, he can apply to United States court for a release, which shall be granted, after it is shown that he has actually turned over all his property. The settlement is then to be made through the state courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
CARLISLE'S LIST COMPLETE.
HE WILL MAKE KNOWN THE COM.
 MITTEES TODAY.
Sunset Cox Objects to Serving the Ways and Means. and Will Probably Head the Library Committee-Howt the Other Chairmanships Will Go.

Head the Library Commfttee-HOw the
 Other Chairmanships Will Go.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The hcus. com- mttees will be announced by Speaker Car lisle to-day. At one time yesterday it was doubtful whether this end woulI be reached. There were several unexpected drawbacks, but while these disarranged the speakers plan for the time being he succeeded in ad- iusting matters so that at II o'clock last night his list was all ready. There may be several unimportant changes before the house meets, but in the main the list will stand as it is.
 The first setback the speaker received hap pened yesterday, when Sunset Cox called upon MT. Carlisle and particularly requested thst his name be dropped from the ways and means committee, to which the speaker had already assigned him. MT. Cox had from the first protested against placa on this committee. The best that Speaker Carlisle could do for him was to place him fifth on the committee. To one who has served as chairman of the committee the honor was an empty one. It was nothing but Q fifth spoke to the wheel. Of all the 332 members Mir. Cox is about the only one who has not expressed a preference for some committee. His colleagues in the New York delegation notified the speaker month ago that they would recommend Mir. Cox for any position he wanted. The most agree able post for him wss chairman of the library committee, but Congressman Stahl- necker, according to tt rules of civil ser vice reform, was entitled to this honor be- cause he was ranking member of the com mittee. It is believed that the speaker has assigned Mir. Cox to the head of tine library committee and has transferred MT. w. L.. Scott, of Pennsylvania, to the ways and means committee to fill the gap made vacant by Mir. Cox's declinaticn. According to the slate last night the chairmen of ths differ ent committees will be distributed as fol- lows:
 Ways and means, Roger Mills, of Texas; appropriations, Samuel J. Randall, of Penn sylvania; judiciary, David B. Culberson, of Texas; banking and currency, B. Wilkins, of Ohio; commerce, Martin l.. Clardy, of Missiouri; rivers and harbors, Newton c. Blanchard, of Louisiana; coinage, weights and measures, Bland of Missouri; agricul- ture, William H. Hatch, of Missouri; for eign affairs, Perry Belmount, of New York military affairs, Richard Townshend, of Illinois; naval affairs. Gen. Herbert, of Alabama; postof:ces and post roads. Gen. J. Ii. Blount, of Georgia; public lands, William H. Holman, of Indiana; Indian affairs, Samuel w. Peel, of Arkansas; railways and canals, Robert H. M. Davidson, of Florida public buildings, Samuel Dibble, of South Carolina; manufactures, George D. Wise, of Virginia; Pacific railroads, Joseph H. Outh- waite, of Ohio; labor, John O'Neill, of Mis- souri; invalid pensions, Matson, of Indiana war claims, Stone, of Kentucky; revision of the laws, Oats, of Alabama.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Dr. Pentecost's Position. .

NEWARK, IN. J., Jan. 4.-The Rev. Hugh o. Pentecost wrote to the congregation of of the Belleville Avenue church yesterday, in reply to their letter asking him upon what conditions he would resume the pastor. ate, telling them that he had decided, after mature deliberation, that he could not re- sume his relations with them, since one- third of the congregation were opposed to him. At meeting of the congregation last night Mr. Charles L. Whitford announced that the treasury was empty, but was called to order by the chairman. The letter was placed on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
ki,,inr an OK With Diamonds.

A story from the diamond fields A Kaflr was suspected of being in possession of uncut diamonds, and was pursued by the officers of the law. When they came up with him he had just shot one of his oxen. Then they proceeded to search him. They ransacked his scanty clothing, they combed his woolly head, they tried all the usual processes, but never Q diamond did they lind, and finally they had to retire discomfited. Then the Kafir proceeded to pick out from the dead ox,s carcass all the diamonds with which his gun had been loaded, and which he he'd fired ..;ntn tha nnfortz,nata beastwhen he saw the ;sssHttrs ~ 1a s.;sasf Ud65n Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
The eHiDlbinderS Released.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4-The Chinese high, binder murd der cases were nolle pressed yester- day, and the four Chinese under conviction of murder were released. Hook Laigk and You Sing were found guilty of murder in the first degree two years ago, on the confession of Cong Sing, who was seen leaving the room of Lou Johnson, a fellow Chinese, short time before he was found standing on his head in bucket of rice with dozen gashes in his body. Cong Sing was arrested q little later at Murfreesboro, Ills, heavily armed and blood stained He asserted that he did not commit the murder and accused the other Chinese of the crime, and they were convicted on his testimony. The su- preme court granted new trial on the ground of insufficient evidence Cong Sing went crazy, and, despairing of another con- viction, the prosecution entered a nolle rroseuui.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Incased in a Coat of Ice.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 4.-Edward Stew art, 5l years old, employed at chopping wood at the new powder works near Pomp- ton, went to work Saturday, and, not re- turning, search was made, and he was found Monday afternoon frozen to death and com pletely enve1oped in @ coating of ice as he lay with his ax under him beside big tree, up in the mountains, where he had been at work. As it was reported that he had g considerable sum of money about him, and had none when found, an inquest is to be held
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
A Big Railroad Tunnel.

GALENA, Ills, Jan. 4-The Minnesota and Northwestern railroad tunnel, in Rice town ship, this county, was completed Monday, and is now ready for the iron, which will soon be laid. The tunnel, the longest in H. linois, and one of the longest in the United States, is {, AGO feet from entrance to en- trance, 25 feet wide and % feet high The boring, which began on April l, 1887, was through deposit of thick pulpy slate, which was both tedious and expensive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Confessed That He Killed His Wife.

RUSH CITY, Minn., Jan. 4.-Eric Brick son yesterday confessed the murder of his wife some days ago, asking only that his life be spared. He is thought to be demented. He says he killed his wife because she made him wear shirts charged with electricity. His son, aged 15, testified that he twisted a scarf around the mothers neck and dragged her out into the woodshed, where she was found dead. The large family of small children stayed alone with their murdered mother in the back shed for two days with nothing to eat but potatoes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Keeping School Without Scholars.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., Jan. IA peculiar state of affairs exists in the East Haven school. Miss Caffray was appointed teacher in September. The people of the district objected to a change, as the previous teacher was very popular. Since then they have re- fused to send their children to school. For three months Miss Caffray has kept the school open, but had no pupils. During the last month one boy, years of age, has at tended, and now complaint is made to the directors that the boy is under age, and his removal is demanded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Murder at a Christening.

WILKEsRARRE, Pa., Jan. 4.-Anthony Shinisky, one of a number who attended a christening party at Roland Hill, near Alden, Monday night, during Q row that oc- cured yesterday was stabbed five times by an unknown man. He was removed to his home, but the physicians say he cannot live. Six other persons were more or less badly cut with knives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
RehiuI fI,e Are

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-When the mail bags were opened at Rutgers college yesterday they disclosed number of catalogues ad- dressed to Drs. Vanhartingen, Livingstone, McClelland, Meyer and Woodruff. Drs Vanhartingen and Livingstone were presi- dents of the college nearly 100 years ago. Both have been dead over fifty years. Drs. Woodruff, McClelland and Meyer have long lain under the daisies, The catalogues were mailed by Fanington, of London, England, and are one year old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04

there was an open ing rayer. James William Husted sat in his old seat on the floor of the house, where he has been for twenty years, except when he was speaker.
 Each assembly man, as his name was called, stood in his rlace and voted. Cole hads 20 votes to B votes for William F. Shee- han, of Buffalo, the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Reducing the National Debt.

WAsHINGTos, Jan. 4-The reduction in the public debt during December amounted to $14, ,5S4 ,650 During the first six months of the year just closed the reduction in the debt amounted to s62, ,555, ,75s. and for the last six months of 1857, or the first half of the current fiscal year, the reduction of the debt aggregated s53, S30 335, making the to- tai reduction during the past twelve months SIC, ,3s6D9 On Jan l, 1887, the total deht, sss 'sss Sss1 Ss 5as; ss 's E iSla1 ysl 4'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Chief Fouratt Displaced.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 4-Alderman At kinson, president of the common council, and Alderman Kenney, of the police com mittee, posted an order last night in the po- lice station appointing Patrolman Walker acting chief of police in the place of Chief Fouratt, who, they ascertained, had been absent from duty since Saturday morning without their leave. A yearly leave of ab- sence permit which the chief formerly had was recently made void by Kenney taking his name from it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
John J. O'Brien Victorious

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The corporation counsel yesterday decided that J. J. O'Brien, chief of the bureau of elections. is eligible to re-appointment, though the civil service commissioners only submitted the names Of three war veterans who stood lower in the examination than O'Brien,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Won't Pay for Serving.

ELIZABETH: N.fJ.. Jam 4-Considerable interest has been aroused in political circles over the semi-official announcement that the retiring members of the common council will institute suits against the city for sal aries for the term just expired A few years ago the.office was made non-salaried one by an act of the legislature. The law is held to be unconstitutional
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
A Big Insurance Company May Close.

BOSTON, Jan. 4.-There was a rumor here yesterday that the Washington Fire and Marine Insurance company was about to wind up it's business. President Sweetser would not make any statement as to the in- tentions of the company until after the stockholders meeting on Saturday. He ad- mitted, however. that the Washington con- pany had reinsured its marine risks in the California and Union companies, of Califor- mia. It is said that large portion of it's fire insurance business had been reinsurel in the Niagara Fire Insurance company, of New York, and the National Fire Insurance eel m- pany, of Hartford. The fire risks outstand- ing year ago were over $l00,00O,O0O and marine risks $30oO,O00 The amount of fire risks said to be already reirsured in the Niagara and National ompanies is probably about $7O OOG, OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Rismarck,a Denial.

BERLIN, Jan. 4-The Norddeutshs Zeit- ung, the organ of Prince Bismarck, em- phatically denies the prevailing rumors of the contemplated establishment of regency, by the appointment of Prince William, to meet the contingency of the death of the emperor, and the inability to perform the functions of rulership of the crown prince
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Robbed John I. Blair.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 4.-Samuel Shaeffer failed to appear in the criminal court yester- day to answer charge of embedding $36, ,000 f,om Millionaire John l. Blair, of New Jersey, and his bond of 1000 was declared forfeited. Shaeffer was convicted of this crime over a year ago and sentenced to eight years imprisonment, but the supreme court reversed the decision and remanded the ase. Nothing is known of Shaeffer's whereabouts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Post omce Robber. captured

WATHISGToN, Jan 4.-The post office department has been dotificd of the arrest in Baltimore of J. H. c. White and s. D. Adams, who are wanted for robbing the post office at Charleston, w. Va, Decem- Der 27. They were committed to jail to await hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04

that are not abso- lutely required, be l a i d 0 if. T h i s means that Presi- dent Corbin will fight, and has de- termined to get rid of the Knig' ts of Labor or any
 other org iZc'
 body of III e Il i.
 Reading territory.
 Individual collier ies all over the coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Fisherios Meeting Postponed,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The meeting of the representatives of the United States and British governments appointed to consider tho fisheries questions, which was to have been held at the state department to-day. has been postponed until the 7th inst, on ac- count of the inability of one of the members to be in Washington before that date.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Killed by a Train.

CONCORD JUNCTION, Mass, Jan. 4-The express from Fitchburg Monday night ran over a man lying across the track, killing him instantly, He was identified as B. H
 Sherwood, aged 10, dentist of St. John, who had been visiting his uncle at Maynard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Gen. Bragg's Mission,

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Jan. 4.-Gen. Bragg quietly left his home on Saturday, in re- sponse to a message from President Cleve- land, and he was in Washington yesterday. It is considered certain that he has been ten- dered the Mexican mission, and that he will accopt if kt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
Tho Pope Opposed to Universal Suffrage.

ROME, Jan. 4.-The pope granted an in terview yesterday to Eugene Venillot and his son. His holiness expressed his deep re- gret at the present sad position of France, but felt confident that she would rise again to her old position in Christendom. The pope lamented the spirit of revolution which at present is rampant in Europe, and said that he was preparing two encyclical letters dealing with Socialism, the license of the press, and the great power of universal suffrage, which he regards as terrible menace to peace. It is believed that his holiness will in these letters also discuss the land and Irish questions for the guidance of faithful Catholics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
A Bank wrecker,s Sentence.

HARTFORD, Jan. AR s. Hicks, who wrecked the Stafford bank, was brought be- fore the United States district court at p. m. yesterday, where he pleaded guilty to the indictment of embezzlement. He was sen- fenced to four years in state's prison and to pay O fine of S1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04

"Old Sport" thinks that he owns Bridge port because he received letter yesterday rom the manager of the six days walking match, which takes place in New York lext month. He says his entrance money has been paid, and that he will surely take first money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-04
What Mayor Chapin Won't Do.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 4.-Mayor Chapin re- fused yesterday to marry couple who de- sired him to make hem one. He referred them to a justice or clergyman, saying that during his term there would be no mar. riages by the mayor.