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CHINESE IMMIGRANTS.
An Oficial Request for Their Landing at
San Francisco Refused.

san FRANCISCO Refused.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.--1he Chinese
in charge of affairs in Washington recent.
ly requested the treasury department TO
send telegraphic instructions to the col
lector of customs at San Francisco, direct
ing him to permit the landing. at that
port, of certain Chinese laborers who
have lately arrived there. some of whom
are provided with return certificates,
while Others desire merely to pass through
the United States to older countries. In
answering the communication, acting
Secretary Thompson quotes the provisions
of the Chinese exclusion law and said that
as it is understood that the laborers in
question arrived since the approval of the
act, the treasury department is unable to
comply with the request.
A CHINESE CANUCK.
MONTREAL, Oct. 13---Mung kow, a
Chinese merchant of this city, was pre-
vented from visiting New York on busi-
ness during this week under the new
American Chinese exclusion act. He is a
naturalized British subject, but when he
applied at the United States custom house
here he was told that he could not cross
the boundary as the exclusion act over
looked his case. He asked what about his
being British subject. Mupg Kow ex-
pressed his intention of testing, in the
courts, If such can be done.
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JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 13.--The sudden
appearance of several cases OF fever in
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TEE LAST SAD RITES.
Burial OF the Victims OF the Mud Run Dis
aster---Another Accident.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. 13.--At Pleas.
ant Valley this morning twenty eight
priests assisted at the funeral services
over the thirty-three victims of the Mud
Run disaster. The entire population was
present. Rev. Father Crane preached an
eloquent sermon. The bodies we're inter-
red in the Catholic cemetery amid he
saddest scenes ever witnessed here.
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considerable apprehension. The official
bulletin tonight announces new cases, 81;
deaths, g. Total cases, 1886; total deaths,
81.
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WILL SUE MACKENZIE.

BERLIN, Oct. 13.---It is stated that
Drs. Bergman and Gerhardt will sue
DR.. Mackenzie for libel on account of
the statements made in his book regard
ing their treatment of the late Emperor
Frederick.
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MONTREAL. Oct. l2.--At a dinner given
to Herbert S. White, the newly-elected
member of parliament for Cardwell, last
evening, Hon. j. N. Chaplain, secretary of
state, in response TO tne toast, The Fed
passing through crisis, clearly ,cooly and
wisely. In the United States there is
great excitement over their election and
politics, but as the English papers said,
Canada has given an example to the world
in the cool way she has taken it. The
United States tried to frighten her with
com mercial union, annexation and unre-
strioted reciprocacy, but she was we'll be-
fore, and is better now, and does not wish
to change. The diplomacy of the premier
will be vindicated on November z, which
ever party goes in. While he (Chaplain)
did not desire to disparage the United
States, he would say that if they were to
annex themselves to Canada it would do
them good"
, 1888-10-18
ANOTHER RAILROAD wREt

CANTON, o., Oct, IA passenger
train Oh the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheel
ing road collided with freight train near
Massillon, Ohio, this morning, Both en-
gines. two passenger coaches and several
freight cars we're completely wrecked.
Richard Whitman, brakeman, and War
rem Richards, passenger, were fatally
hurt
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4 FATAL COLLISION.

SANDWICH, Mass, Oct. 13.--The pas
senger train on the Old Colony railroad
struck a carriage this afternoon near West
containing Harry A. Cowell
and wife and Howard M. Lowell and wife,
all of Ostervile. Cowell was instantly
killed and the others fatally injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssZozo,,

''Anexcellent house greeted the pres entation of this fine spectacular drama at the Grand opera house last evening.
 Though some had doubtless been kept away for fear that the play was not just the thing, quite~a number of ladies were present and all enjoyed the performance immensely. The play contains enough
 of a plot to give interest and at the same time gives opportunity for the display of some of the finest scenery ever shown in Des Moines. The company carries a complete setting for every scene and were excellent from first to last. but the grand transformat tion scene at the close was big for the best. It was wonder in the art of stage setting and drew from the audience a burst of applause at every change, end ing with a rousing encore, the entire house waiting to see it repeated. While the play is original in its conception it is at the same time entirely free from any taint of vulgarity and contains no ob- jectionable feature that may not be found in any of the comic operas. The cast is unusually strong. The cast is un. usually strong. The chorus parts anG drill were we'll presented. In short the entire performance was an agreeable re
 lief from the monotony of the usua l spectacular performance and deserves well of the public.-Des Moines, Ia.
 Register. Jacques opera house tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Mutrie thinks Hatfield will make good enough short stop for New York with a little steady work in that position.
 In Morris. Calvin, Staley and Conway, Pittsburg. without doubt, has a great quartette of pitchers for next season..
 Menard, formerly of the Hartford and Waterbury teams, now playing with Boston. was yesterday telegraphed for by Manager Harris. It is expected he will be signed by Bridgeport.
 Hartford defeated New Bedford at the Hartford armory yesterday evening by the score of : to 4. This victory places Hartford in third place for games won, but they are still behind New Bedford in percentage.
 Singular that Coogan, of Newark, doesn't get into a big league. He has a l fine batting average every year and is much the same kind of a hitter as Beck ley. He can hit any kind of delivery and the pitchers find that about as good a place as any to give him ball Is over the plate.
 Probably no two horses in this state have had more hard fought contests than Nutwood, jr., 2:294, and Westchester Girl. 2;264. Camp & Norton of Water bury have recently sold the former to | Boston parties, ana the latter mas so Tar recovered from the accident which broke her shoulder at Willimantic as to be able to be shipped home to Bridgeport ! Journal and Courier.
 A movement is on foot among the players and officers of the California league to give Jerry Hurley of the Pioneers benefit in the nsar future. Hur ley's ball playing days are about. over the recent injuries he received having disabled him to such an extent that it is doubtful whether he will be able to again 1 don uniform. About two months ago he broke one of the bones of his right arm and has been laid up with it ever since.@s He was gradually recovering from his accident and would undoubtedly have been all right in another month, but last Thanksgiving day his team was without catcher, and rather than dis appoint the spectators he went behind the bat, the result being that he injured his arm while throwing to bases, and il addition was struck on the throat witl a swiftly pitched ball. Jerry was with the Waterburys in 1885.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
THE POLICE COURT.
Judge CoweH Expresses Himself in
 His own Original Way.

His Own Original Way.
 Maggie Stokes and several members of a family named Chenowski were in court this morning as principal and witnesses in a case against Michael Brazies, charged with assault and breach of the peace. Judge Cowell refused to try the case, say ing he knew the Chenowski family and that they were bad lot right through. eff a man killed the whole lot of them, " he said, ''and was tried before me, l should feel inclined to present him with chromo' Judge Bradstreet will hear the case.
 In the spirituous side of the court Joseph Mossette, who was convicted yesterday of keeping house of ill-fame at 142 Meadow street, was charged with selling liquor without license and re putation of selling. The only states witnesses were the Littlefield woman, who made such an exhibition of herself on the witness stand yesterday and Will, liam H. Roorabach another of the gang. The latter admitted that he had been a liquor spotter in Winsted and was even worse in Waterbury. Judge Cowel expressed himself with no uncertain sound as to the character of the states witnesses and promptly discharged Mos sette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
A New Haven Man Murdered.

John Martin. Fair Haven, was mur- dered on board the oyster schooner Annie Carl, Tuesday night, off Atlantic City, N. J. Martin was the mate and he shipped from New Haven on board the schooner a week ago. His murderer was Andrew Grimes. who came from Nor wich and was taken as one of the hands. Captain Gilbert F. Newton went ashore, leaving Martin in command. The latter awakened Grimes, who was drunk, and they had few hot words. Martin went on deck and Grimes stealthily followed him, stabbing him in the back with 8 four inch knife blade. He also stabbed him in the neck and breast, penetrating the lung. Grimes then threw Martin who had fallen to the deck, into the water The body was recovered. The murderer is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
Men Don't Like to be Trihed With

Men Don't Like to be Tr1fed With.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company offer no cheap trashy cloth ing and don't announce worthless truck as great bargains. Our goods are relia- ble. the cloth is good, the work is first class and the prices are right. We don't
 buy from jobbers. We are direct man
 ufacturers. We will sell you fine ready
 made clothing at exactly ten per cent
 above the cost to manufacture; our sales
 men are not allowed to misrepresent in
 what you are buying. If goods are not found as represented we will cheerfully refund the money. You will find us the most reliable and cheapest clothing house
 to deal with in the state of Connecticut. We will sell you reliable all wool oyer coat for So. 10. Bargains in suits, Bar gains in overcoats. Bargains in pants, Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One PriceA Cloth ing company, 135A Bank street. FSIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT.
 We manufacture all our own clothing. Factories Nos 43 North Third street and 3O6 Market street, Philadelphia. Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

Peter Shook of Ansonia took lauda- mum on Wednesday, but Dr Blodgett saved his life. Peters despondency was caused by drink.
 Alexander Shubert, car inspector on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad, was caught between two cars in the Portchester railroad wards and crushed to death.
 George w. Smith, prominent Bridge port young man, was arrested yesterday by Marshal Lovejoy, charged with open ing and destroying a letter belonging to Ellen J. Davison of Black Rock, He was taken before Commissioner Wright. who released him on $500 bonds. He will be tried on Saturday afternoon.
 John Foster, a New Haven toy yet in his teens, had the blues yesterday. He believed that Santa Claus had forgotten him. He set his eyes upon S20 of his grandmother's money and started out tC >buy some presents for himself. John was arrested and charged with theft.
 HThe New Haven Grays held their post poned meeting yesterday evening and as was expected, Captain-elect Munsor declined the election received last week Lieutenant Gill and Sergeant Mcdonald also declined to accept the promotions which were rendered them. This leaves the company in the same condition il which they have been since Captain Arnold's death. At the meeting yester day evening all the differences whicl have existed for so long were healed ant the company is now in a fair way t, continue the successful career on whicl | Captain Arnold had started it. Additiona influence has been brought to bear upol
 Sergeant Benjamin E. Brown and h
 has consented to accept the captaincy
 which will be unanimously rendered hil
 at meeting to be called for that pun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
A rERRYy1LLE MYSTERY.
Michael Clifford Believed to Have Perished in the Reuuabuclx River

Michael Clifford Believed to Have
 Perished in the Pequabucx River.
 A week ago last Monday Michael Cliff ford of Terryville was last seen. He was at Lien" Goodwin's saloon, near the depot, just over the line in the town of Bristol He had obtained some money and spent it as was his custom. Late at night he was put into wagon under the shed to sleep, being too drunk to go home. That is the story that is told. If this be true, what became of the drunken man after that time can only be conjectured. The popular theory is that he started home during the night and fell down the embankment That night the river was greatly swollen by the heavy rain of the day ,and could easily have carried the body away. Below that part of the river along which he would have walked are two ponds, ,and Cifford's body will probably be found in one of them when the ice thaws away. Until the ice breaks up no search can be made. The poor wreck was shabbily dressed without money, and he certainly could not have gone out of town, and he would have thought of going nowhere but to the cabin of his widowed mother who has provided safe home for him by washing for the village people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
OUR DIRECTORY.
Clothing, Furnishings, Etc.

J. A. Godfrey & Co.,, 46 Bank 5treet. Upson, Singleton x Co.,, 99 -103 Bank street. The Globe, 79S1 Bank street. I. B. Mullings, 65 Bank street; Hirsh & Co.,, 1855 1-a Bank street. Cooperative Tailoring Co.,, 109 South Main street. F. Seidel, B South Main street. Matthew A. Wallace, 116 South Main street John McEvoy, 173 Bank street. Dennis Hawley, Exchange place.
 Dry Goods, Millinery, Etc. E. T. Turner & Co.,, Exchange place. Miller & Peck, B South Main street. I, Chase, Arcade building.
 Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods. E. d. Finn 18 East Main street, w. P. Thoms 57 Bank street. F.J. Rametsi. 16 East Main street c. F. Hurlb6t, 59 South Main street. R. Scheffer, 153 Bank street. H. Leach. 4S South Main T. P. Hutchinson, BIO Bank street.
 Furniture, Etc. w F. York, 75-77 South Main street. Waterbury Furniture Co.,, 20 Grand street J. NJ Burral < Co.,, 50 BanA street. Pianos, Musical Merchandise, Etc. B. Shoninger X Co.,, 161 Bank street sc, Osborne, 102 Bank street.
 
 Groceries, Feed, Teas. N w Heater, 199 Bank street. Quintard < Merriam 1s9 Bank street. William II. Collins, 135 South Main street. T. L. Sanford, 9s North Main street. w. N. Ladd, 66 South Main street. Parker X Goodwin, 9 Bishop street. Great A. te P. Tea Co.,, East Main street. o. &. o. Tea Co.
 Drugs and Medicines. J. P. Nugent, corner South Main and Scovill, Bart Bossidy, il East Main street. Park Drug Store West Main street. Brooklyn Drug Store 2s6 Bank street. Cannon's Drug Store, S7 Bank street.
 Tobacco and Cigars. M H. Waas, IS South Moin street. George Burns, corner East Main and Spring s Paul Asheim; 1e3 Bank street Robert Banziger 110 South Main street. City Cigar Store, 24 Bank street. James E. Coer, 91 Bank street
 For Sale and To Rent. D. II. Tierney, 131 Bank street. P. Holohan, 201 South Main street.
 Flowers. A. Dallas, 16 Union street. R. S. Rasmussen, Bank street.
 Boarding. A. Mitchell, 62 East Main street. Mrs M. E. Bailey, 5 North Main street.
 Beer. Hellman S Kipp, Brewers. Yuenglngs, 13 Spring street.
 Paper. White S Wells, 156 Bank street. R. R. Hitchcock & Co, 27 and 29 Canal street.
 Photographs. Crane Art Co., 57 East Main street
 Carpets. J. N. Clifford, 102 Bank street Proprietary Medicine. Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic Books and Stationery. Martin Bergin, 62 South Main street Insurance. c. H. Bronson, Postoffce building, Room 2. Second Hand Store. | Alonzo Harper, 80 1-2 South Main Hair Goods. | Mrs S. J Heimer 125 Bank street Penmanship. l P. E. Holly, 131 Bank street. | Music Teacher. Prof F. Bedard, 101 South Main street. Fruits and Nuts. | Charles Dondale, 10S South Main street. 1 Manufactories.. Matthews & Willard, 70 North Main street 1 Steam Laundry. E. R. Davis & Co.,, Canal street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27

nIsTRICT of Waterbury ss Probate Court I( December 26, 1SSS
 Estate of Patrick Maher, late of Waterbury in said district, deceased
 Ordered-That the 31st day of December A. D, 1888 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at the probate office in Waterbury be and the same isTassigned for hearing on the allowance of ssidy admins tration account with said estate. and. this court therein to appear at said time and place, ,'by pub fishing this order in some newspapers.published in New Haven and having a circulation in said dis rct, and by posting copy on theipublic sign post in the town of Waterbury where the de ceased last dwelt. ..-
 CHARLES GILLETTE. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
A TOURIST STAMPING GROUND.
Winsted Said to be Overrun Wftf
 Thieving TrampS.

A special to the DEMOCRAT from Win sted says The recent killing of wild cat by James Maddrah did not tend to lessen chicken thieving no more than the departure of Editor Vaill's mischievous pet fox, and now it appears that the real culprits are the tramps with which that section of the state is infested These itinerants are the galliest on the road and do not hesitate to demand lodgings of the borough authorities after commit ting their petty offenses against the com mon veal. They are described as a York state variety who wander only in the few Connecticut villages that skirt the Connecticut Western railroad. Many of them have seen better days and would rather starve than saw one cut ot wood. One batch of these fellows re gently quartered at the Town hall in cluded stenographer, a professor ot German, graduate of a prominent American college, and several others who seemed to rejoice in such titles as Texan Roarer. One Eyed Charlie, Randy Legged Sam. None Such, Wolcott Lily, String Halt Pete and Little Willie, the latter six foot two inches in his stockings ant | tipping the beam at two hundred ant | ninetv-eight pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
KEEP IF BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

Another Interesting Letter From R.
 B. Wheaton - He Says Hancock
 Brook will Furnish More Water Than Hop Brook and Qnassapaug Com mbined.
 MIDDLEBURY, Conn, Dec 26. To the Editor of the DEMOCRAT:
 SIR II noticed in the American's issue of the 22nd opinions of several citizens of this town in regard to the capacity of Hop brook as a water supply for your city. I would in this connection desire to bring again before your readers the superior advantages to be derived from Hancock brook, which 1 think would, with its tributaries above Hoadleys, fur nish the city with double the amount of water without any storage capacity that could be drawn from Hop brook and Quassapaug combined excepting the quantity flowing directly from the lake which would be small, therr being little elevated land about the lake. consequently little watershed, and but few living springs. The lake was surveyed by parties from New Haven few years ago with a view of sometime utilizing the supply for that city. but the survey gave so small an area of watershed that the project was abandon ed In summer Hop brook is very low (and often entirely dry) far below the far from being of the first quality. Now I have spent four years within fifty yards of Hancock brook at WheatOn,s station. using water from the brook every day during the summers in the manufacture of brick, and never knew a time in the dryest season when there was not a good strong stream ot water running in the brook. many times the amount that Hop brook was furnish ing at the same time; and water of the purest and best quality. Its borders em- brace not less than ten square miles of watershed consisting of land not sus- ceptible of cultivation, being made up of high hills and deep ravines covered with forest and dense growths of laurel and abounding in living springs. A region sparsely settled and no perceptible con- tamination of water possible. There might also be constructed if necessary a reservoir that might hold back vast supply. The water might be carried on the east side of the brook, where there would be but little blasting to be done to lay the pipe. I do think this subject worthy oi farther investigation. also noticed il the American article the statement plac ing the distance from Waterbury tC Hoadley's at seven miles. That is evident ly mistake. The distance can hardly bs over -four and half .miles. This i also an item to be considered.
 | R. B. WHEATON.
 P. S.-Now, Mir Editor, have no ''aX' to grind" but have an interest in com } mon with you all. l am paying abou S150 a year for city water, ,and l certainl. want the cheapest and best that can b procured. Please use the above as yol : think best.
 TWe have known Hancock brook for number of years and agree with ou l correspondent that it Ewill furnish ; supply of water many ktimes greate } than Hop brook and of .purer quality | But whether even this brook will fur nish supply large enough for the need of the city is question of doubt, whicl will be left for the incoming court O } common council to decide.-ED.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
MT Barnum still Improving.

The Norwalk Gazette states that the Hon William H. Barnum gave an audi ence last week to Mir Eugene Osborn, of Michigan, on business matters. MT Bar mum directed that MT Osborn be admit ted to his room, thoughi his physician had given orders that no; one should be admitted on business. The Gazette says While there is hardly any doubt of MT Barnum's ultimate recovery, his con- valescence is impeded to certain extent by his persistence in seeing visitors"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

sSg@ Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs, and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Wadhams post.
 Women's Relief corps.
 Harmony lodge, F. & A. M. Ansantawae encampment, l. o. O. F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
Saved Four Lives in One. .Day

Christmas day J. Wright, Meriden shoe dealer, saved two ladies from being rut1 over by railroad train, they having become paralyzed by fright while walk ing on the track, and an hour later he rescued twin brothers who had fallen through the ice while skating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
preDare For n Blizzard.

CHICAGO, Dec 27.-Dispatches from Iowa, northern Illinois and Wisconsin indicate the presence of the first blizzard of the winter. At this point the wind was 46 miles an hour at D. m. At Waverly, Ia, there is foot of snow and the railroads are all badly blocked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
Attacked By an Eagle.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec 27,-T, B. Hubbard of this city while out walking at West End last evening was attacked by an eagle and after a struggle in which he was severely wounded in the shoulder and legs succeeded in capturing the bird alive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-27
License Application.

TOWN CLFRk's OFFICR-waterbury, Conn.
 l December a5, 1ssS.-This is to certify that sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at No Bishop street and is endorsed by J. w .Reardon J. F. Hayes, Thomas Conlon, J. P -Nugent and W. s. Welton, five electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES 0. WHITE, Town Clerk.