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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A FRIGHTENED DYNAMITeR.
iIoehler Threatened by Mob-No Do
 fense Made.

ERIE, Pa. May 9.-Frank Koehler, the al- eged dynamite .fiend, who is charged with blowing up the dwelling of Attorney Mo Clintock, of Union City, last Tuesday, had 8 preliminary hearing there yesterday. A great mob of excited people followed the prisoner from the train to the magistrates office and 800 persons surrounded the build ing while the hearing was in progress.
 The commonwealth showed Koehler's pur- chase of six pounds of dynamite, two feet of fuse, etc., April 24. No defense being made, the prisoner was held in S2,000 bail He re- fused to allow surety to be given for him, and was remanded for trial next week. State Detective James Jackson, of Sing Sing, N. Y., was on the ground with requisition pa pers to take the prisoner if released He is wanted to serve four years at Sing Sing prison, whence he escaped by being carried out in lime barrel few months after sen- tence, in February, 1873, for burglary. He feared violence at the hands of the mob yes terday, but aside from threats there was nc demonstration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A NUT FOR FRANCE TO CRACK.
Uncle Sam will Protect the Interests of
 All American Citizens

WASHINGTON, May 9.-In compliance with a senate resolution calling for the informa- tion, Secretary Bayard has sent to the senate copies of a correspondence which has been in progress for several years between representa- tives of the United States government and those of the French government, in regard to the enforced military service required by France of naturalized American citizens of French birth or American born citizens of French parentage, who, in visiting France, may be discovered by the authorities there.
 The cases of John Fruchier, John Pierre Arbios, John F. Gerard and Albert F. Geu- drot are covered by the correspondence. Arbios was born in France, but his father came to America and was naturalizsd during the sons minority. Fruchier and Gerard were naturalized American citizens of several years residence in this country. Geudrot was born at Cambridge, Mass, of French parents, who passed good portion of bis minority in this country.
 In each of these cases the American minis ter has been directed to lay the matter before the French authorities and demand the release of the citizen, together with such other relief as the circumstances may seem to require, and the reply of the French minister has uni- formly been in effect that the question of al- legiance was one over which the administra- tion had no jurisdiction, and which must bo settled by the courts. They set forth thas
 under French principles citizenship is con- | ferred by percentage and not by the place of ! birth, and that repatriation of the French citizen requires the consent of the French 1 government
 1 Upon these points Mir. Bayard has in- ] structed Minister Mclean to inform M | Flourens that the government of the United
 States holds that the decree of naturalization
 granted by it to a French citizen is not open
 to impeachment by tine French government,
 either in its executive or judicial branch, and
 thst if it is alleged to have been improvi-
 dently issued, the remedy is by application to ! the department of state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
The Everests Fined S25O.

BUFFALO, May 9.-The end of the famous Everest conspiracy case was reached yester- day before Judge Haight. The sentence of the court was that the defendants, Hiram B. Everest and Charles M. Everest, be fined $25O, in default of which they shall be con- fined in Erie county penitentiary for time not exceeding 25O days. The judge said that he had contemplated inaicting a penalty of imprisonment as well as fine, but had taken a different course in view of representations made to him in some of the numerous memo rials he had received, and also in view of the advanced age of one of the accused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
MIR NASH'S RESIGNATION.
1t Was Not Caused by an Unpleasantnes,
 With Any One.

1t Was Not Caused by an Unpleasantness
 With Any One.
 WASHINGTON, May 9-Considerable specu- lation and gossip has been indulged in here as to the reasons that influenced the resigna- tion of Superintendent Nash, of the railway mail service The true cause was that MT Nash desired to attend to his business inter- ests in Wisconsin. No other cause dictated his action, though many have been assigned, principal among them an unpleasantness with Mir. c. R. Faulkner, of Indiana, a chief of division in the pension office.
 As early as March l MT. Nash verbally rendered his resignation to Postmaster Gen. eral Dickinson, but at the earnest solicitation of MT. Dickinson he withheld it until certain mail contracts then being negotiated with western railroads were closed. On April 16 he formally wrote his resignation, which again Mir. Dickinson asked him to withhold for six weeks or two months This Mir. Nash said he could.not do, but would remain in the service a reasonable time until MT. Dickinson could decide upon his successor. This the postmaster general has not yet been able to do.
 The following is the text of the letter of Postmaster General Dickinson, accepting the resignation of Thomas B. Nash as general superintendent of the railway mail service:
 PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
 WASHINGToN, D. C., May $, 1888.
 MY DEAR SIR-Knowing as do from repeated interviews with you since I came to office not only your earnest wish to be relieved of the duties of the place you honor, but also the urgency of the private affairs which have long needed your attention, it is but tardy act of justice to you that formally consider the tender of your resignation.
 A longer acquaintance with and experience of your ability, your industry, tact, patience and strength in the difficult administration of one of the most important branches of the service, and the benefit have derived from your stanch aid and helpful counsel in the solution of new and grave questions which have arisen in the ad- ministration of the affairs of this department, have tended delay and make more reluctant this consideration. It is with the utmost regret that now admit that to longer keep you in the service would be to call for an added sacrifice on | your part which neither the country nor myself can justly claim.
 In accepting your resignation, to take effect on the appointment of your successor, it is fitting that should bear testimony to your unselhsh devotion to the public interest, to your conserva- tive and safe judgment in important business | affairs and to your steadiness and bravery in | doing right always. Very respectfully yours, DON M DICKINSON, Postmaster General Hon. THOMAS E. NASH, General Experiment Rail- way Mail Service.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Bapouet of the Electic Club.

TRENTON, May 9.-A banquet in commem- oration of the tenth anniversary of the Elec- tic club, composed of calored men, was held at the National hotel here last night. Among those present were Hon. William Walter Phelps, Hon. Frederick Douglass, T. Thomas Fortune, ex-Senator Taylor, e1-Congress- man Brewer and others Mr. Phelps re. sponded to the toast Protection" and said that protection was essential to the develop ment and maintenance of American industry. He referred to the wrongs of the colored men III the south, and said that the only way to put the negro on an equal footing with the white man there was through protection, and through protection alone could the colored race ever expect to attain to anything in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A TRAGEDY AND A SCANDAL.
Broker Hatch Found Dead Under Mrs.
 ScofeId's Window

NEW YORK. May 9.-Nathaniel w. Hatch. 6 member of the firm of W. T. Hatch & Son, bankers and brokers, was found lying dead under the window of 8 house on Twentieth street, occupied by Charles W. Scofield and his wife Lillian, with his skull crushed in.
 Mir. Hatch was widely known, and the news of his death created a great sensation. The circumstances attending it are of an ex- traordinary character, and the police are by no means sure that they know the whole truth about tiien.
 Mrs. ScofielI says she has for years trans acted much financial business through MT. Hatch's firm, and that on Monday afternoon she and Mr. Hatch took lunch together at the Hoffmann cafe. She says they were ac- companied by her brother-in-law, C.. D. Ferris
 She says they also dined together at a French cafe in the evening, not leaving the place until after Il o'clock After that she says that EIr. Hatch accompanied her to her home and went to her room with her, on search for burglars. Mir. Scofeld, her hus- band, was down stairs, and demanded to know who was in the room with her. She went down stairs and spoke to him, persuad- ing him to leave the house.
 When she returned to her room she says she found the door locked, and decided that MT. Hatch had made his escape through the window, and thence to the ground by way of a tree. When she forced the door he was gone. She thinks he was scared when he heard her husbands voice, and wanted to avoid encountering him, as he feared he would if he went down the stairs.
 Her explanation of his death is that in jumping from the window to the tree he slipped and fell to the stoned paved yard, a distance of almost twenty five feet, and frac- tured his skull
 The woman has told her story several times, and each time slight changes were noticeable. This has caused the police to lose confidence in her.
 Both parties were wealthy, Mrs. Scofeld being worth S7O, 900 in her own right.
 Mr. Hatch had wife and children living in New York, and moving in the highest society, and the affair cannot fail to cause great distress to his family and friends, aside from their grief at his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
Events on the Race Track and News
 from the Diamond.

Events on the Race Track and News
 from the Diamond.
 BALTIMORE, May 9.-The Pimlico spring meeting began yesterday, with an average crowd in attendance. The track was in good condition. First race, five furlongs; Duke of Bourbon first, Sam Harper second, Britannia third; time, 1:03X. Second race, annual homebred stakes, one mile; Belle dor first, Annie c. second, My Own third; time, l :45. Third race, selling allowances, six furlongs; Sam Brown first, Golden Rule second, Monte Cristo third; time, 1,17. Fourth race, Ran cocas handicap, one mile; Patrocles first, Bess second, Queen of Elizabeth third; time, 1:44K. Fifth race, one mile; Salvini first, Lottery second, Letretia third; time, 1:4411a.
 LEXINGTON RACES.
 LEXINGTON, May 9.-An extra race was added yesterday to make up for the small fields of the regular programme. First race, six furlongs; Persimmons first, Shotover sec ond, Cleaner third; time, 1:15%. Second race, the Phoenix Hotel stakes, mile and 8 quarter; The Chevalier first, Macbeth second, Autocrat third. time, 2:10. Third race, sell ing allowances, one mile; Tudor first, Red- stone second, John Gray third; time, 1:43z. Fourth race, for 2-year-olds, half mile; Chilhowee first, Unlucky second, Kanta third; time, 5oA. Fifth race, six furlongs; CRSOdWdy uTSU OulQue SeCOHIl, CuplA 0A1Iut : time, l:16.
 RACING IN ENGLAND.
 LONDON, May 9.-At the Chester meeting yesterday the race for the Moslyn 2-year- old plate was won by Lord Londonderry's brown lilly Wenonah. MT. M. Dawson's brown colt was second, and MT. Benholm's brown lilly Maid of Lorn third. There were ten starters.
 TUESDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.
 At Indianapolis - Indianapolis, 6; New York. 2. At distinguishing; no game. At Detroit-Raining; no game. At Chicago Chicago, 9; Washington, 0. Game called in fourth inning account of rain. At Louisville-Louisville,6 6; Kansas City, 3. At Cincinnati-Raining no game.
 WATERBURY vs DERBY.
 Yesterdays game with the Derbys proved a picnic for the home team. It was a muffin" contest all through on the part of the visitors, and the disease spread to the Waterburys after they had secured a safe lead. The weather was disagreeably cold and damp, and good ball playing was out of the question. Only a small audi ence was present. Score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09

Earned runs Waterbury, 5; two base nus base on balls, Waterbury 3, Derby2; passed balls. Eagan 1, Miller 3, Quirk 1; wild pitches Williams i, Doran 5. Umpire, Lawler.
 And now Radbourne says he will never again play ball with either the Bostons or Chicagos. B
 At Worcester-Wor 10, Lynns s ,; at Salem-Manchester 10, Salems 16; at Lowell-Lowells 12, Portland g.
 Roger Connor is making wonderful fielding record. Up to date he has made only one error in championship games.
 Tiernan's record so far is simply wonder full His batting average so far is .692, with a record of 1 12 bases for each time at bat
 Herman is great home-run hitter He again sent the ball over the Indianapolis fence yesterday. Connor also secured a four-bagger.
 Pitcher Ramsey of the Louisvilles has been suspended indefinitely for getting drunk. The Francis Murphy pledge did not last long.
 Barney Mclaughlin sobered up yester- day long enough to knock out home run, double and single, and accept seven chances without an error.
 Sunday of the Pittsburg club and three of the New York club have been asked to venture out to Australia with the Chicago combination at the end of the season.
 The Bridgeports are in hard luck. Yes terday they played good game against the Norwalks, but were defeated as usual by the score of 3 to 1. Poor base running lost the game.
 E. N. Anthony, representing the New Haven Flyers, challenges the Wallingforc polo team to play a state championship game of polo for $10O 8 side in any rink outside of New Haven or WaDlngford.
 In the Jersey Birmingham game Monday, the veteran ball player Gerhard was struck in the back by swiftly throW1 ball. His lower limbs were paralyzed ano he had to be carried from the field. H. will be able to play again in three or four days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
suine 11nited states n1arsha1 Banks.

BOSTON, May 9.-E1-Deputy 9. United States Marshal Fred D. Galloupe has brought suit against United States Marshal Banks for q 1,7e5, alleged to be due plaintiff for services while in office, and attached about s4 900 ,vbicb MT. Raddin, the clerk of the office. was counting over to Gen. Banks. On ac- count of this complication the Hon. IF. B. lowering has postponed his supersedure of Gen. Banks, which be was about to make The general will probably give bond and a;ssoiye tho attachmant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
THE FLOOR GAVE WAY.

Miraculous Escape of One Hundred Box
 Shop Employees.
 NEW BRITAIN, May 9.-The floor in James H. Miners box shop gave way to- day and crashed downward with deafen- ing noise Almost one hundred girls and men were employed in the building. All but two or three escaped without injury. One girl was hurt about the head. She was taken home in hack. Cause of the accident is attributed to the overlooking of the floor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A MONSTER CONVENTION

Eight Thousand Delegates Expect to be
 Present.
 WASHINGTON, May 9.-Supreme Castle of Order of Knights of Gold Eagle will hold session for four days in this city, be- ginning on the 22d inst. It is estimated by officials of the order that at least 5000 Philadelphia, Wilmington, New York and towns in Massachusetts. The order num- bers 40, 900 members.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
TALLY ANOTHER FOR BLAINE.

New Jersey Republicans Solid for the
 Plumed Knight.
 TRENTON, N. J., May 9.-The republican state convention met to-day with Senator Gardner of Atlantic City chairman. liar mony prevails thus, far, It is strictly Blaine convention. An important plant it the platform is: Safety of home from luuor traffic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
SCAB BREWERS.

A List of 500 Who Will Be Boycotted.
 NEW YORK, May 9.-The striking brew CTS have finished list of 300 scabs now working the bosses and vigorious boy colt will be instituted against them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
The Walking Match.

NEW YORK, May 9-Following was the score of the walk at noon: Littlewood, 2s1 miles 6 laps; Hughes, 271 miles laps; Herty, 36S miles ? laps; Noremac, 255 miles laps; Guerrero, 257 miles; Golden, 254 miles laps
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Peculiar Fatality in Ohio.

EAST LIVERPOOL, O., May Civilian Boyd, a young man, was on the street drunk, with beer bottle in his hand. A boy knocked the bottle from his hand, and it broke. Boyd threw the largest piece at the boy. but hit Alex. Shaffer, aged fl, cutting his iugular vein. Shaffer bled to death. Boyd is an e1-prize fighter and considered tough young man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Death of Hon. Jesse Gault.

CONCORD, N. H. May 9.-Hon- Jesse Gauls died at Hookset yesterday of heart disease, at the age of 65. He had been railroad com missioner, assemblyman and state senator, member of the constitutional convention of 1872, and delegate to the Republican national convention of 1876.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A Hotel Destroy ed by Fire.

SOMERSET, Pa, May 9.-The Glade hotel, owned by Mir. Winters, was burned yesterday. Loss, S20, 900; well insured. All the guests escaped Frease & Koosier's general store adjoining was damaged S12,0o0; insured. Origin of fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
The Eureka,s Crew Safe.

PHILLDELHHIA, May a.-The steamer Des- song, Capt F. N. Howes, has brought into port the crew of the steamer Eureka, which was sunk in collision with the Benison. He took the rescued crew from the brig Caroline Grey, which picked them up Sunday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Weather Indications.

For Thursday, in eastern New York, east ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New England, partly cloudy to fair, cooler weather, and fresh to brisk southwest to northwest winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
He Laid His Head on the Track.

WARREN, O., May 9.-Daniel Caddick, a German, committed suicide just east of this city by placing his head on the track of the Pittsburg, Cleveland and Toledo road. It being down grade, the engineer was unable to stop the heavily loaded train, and the en- zine and ten cars passed over Caddick's head, killing him instantly. He leaves a widow and two children in the old country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Seriously Hurt by 8 Runaway.

BOSTON, May 9.-While the Rev. Dr. A A. Miner was driving in Copley square, the horse started to run as the doctor was about to turn the carriage. DrS Miner sprang out and caught at the horses head, but missed his hold. He was struck by the wheel and thrown violently to the ground. In the evening it was learned that an internal hem crrhage had set in and it was feared that serious consequences might follow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
r.. ;n Lanesboro. Pa,

B1NeHAMroN, N. Y., May g. 9.-Lyons' hotel, Chamberlain Brothers meat market, the Munson buildings and the poston1ce at Lanes boro Pa were destroyed by fire yesterday. Tho ioes will aggregate e0,O0o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
The w. T. Coleman Failure.

NEW YORK, May 9.-At the offices of Dix 6 Phyfe, who acted as brokers of the firm of w. T. Coleman & Co, of San Francisco, and negotiated their paper, it is said that paper to the amount of S90O,o00 is held in the east Less than half of this amount is held in New Work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Eulopy on COnkling.

ALBANY, May S.-Col Ingersoll's eulogy on the late Roscoe Conkling will be de- ivered in the legislative chamber this even inp. It will be a brilliant effort and much interest in it is aroused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
MT. yoorhees ApoIocizes.

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Mr. Ingalls, left ths chair of the senate yesterday, and MT. Voor- bees rose and apologized for his unparliament- ary language in the senate last Tuesday. After had done speaking Mir. Ingalls, resumed the chair without a word.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
American Tract Society.

NEW YoeK, May 9.-The American Tract society this morning elected Dr F. Garter of Massachusetts to succeed the Rev Dr Mark Hopkins, deceased, as honorary vice-president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09

HARTFORD, May 9.-The Tooth anniversary of the First Company Governors Horse Guards was celebrated here yesterday. The governor and staf participated in the parade. A banquet was served in the evening, at which Lieutenant Governor Howard and number of prominent military men delivered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Another National Bank.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-The comptroller of the currency has authorized the Prairie State National bank of Chicago to commence busi- ness, with a capital of S200000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A Liberal Victory in Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 9.-The election to the Dominion parliament held in County Russell has resulted in the return, by an overwhelm- inc majority, of the Liberal candidate, who ran on a platform of unrestricted reciprocity with the states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09

Twenty more members wanted to com plete our $50 Watch club. D. c. Cal'en- der & Co.,, 1 and 3 Exchange Place, Wa terbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Death of an ex-NIinfster.

BAY CITY, Mich. May 9.-James Birney, ex-minister to the Netherlands under Presi- dents Grant and Hayes, died here yesterday aged % years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Unanimous Goods Factory Burned.

AKRON, O., May 9.-The luminous good factory of the Enterprise Manufacturin, company was partly burned. Loss, sl2, ,00C insurance, Sl5, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
A Big Fire in:Lynchburg, Va.

LYNcHBURG, Va-, May 9.-Fire on Main street in this city destroyed business property to the amount of s40, 900; partially insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Receiver of the xenia Bank.

Receiver of the Xenia Bank. WASHINGTON, May 9.-The comptroller of the currency has appointed Henry Bohl, of Marietta, O., receiver of the Second Ma tional bank of Xenia, O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
The Toronto Paiuters' Strike Succe,

TORONTO, Ont, May 9.-The painters strike has come to an end, the bosses having signed the union agreement and conceded the de- mands of the journeymeu.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
General Markets.

NEW YORK; May ys-FLOUR-Caosed steady ss unchan 2 >d prices; winter wheat extra $2.se@ 5 10; Minnesota do., Sa.S5Gs.io; city mill extra, s.s0 for West Indies. Southern flour closed steady: common to choice extra, SS.So1aio.
 wHEsT-Options were moderately active and irregular, closing firm, however, and BGhzc. higher Spot lots closed dull at previous prices. Shot sales of No l red state at 99l5c.; No do.. g.lSc.; ungraded red. 96Gs7c.; No. red winter, e7c; No. 2 red winter, May, eslf1esssc; do-, June g3 il-16dalc.; do-, July. sS5sGe4c.
 CORN-Options were fairly active and irreg- ular closing at a triing decline. Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales of No. mixed at eslsc: ungraded, do, 66d6sc; No. 2 mixed, May, 6416s,4c; do., June, 6ss416Sc' do-, July, 6SG6sIsc.
 OATS-Options were dull and irregular, closing heavy and Js1Ac. lower Spot lots closed steady. at unchanged prices. Spot sales or No. white state at s5c; No. 6 do, 4aG+sssc.; No. mixed, June. ssSsc.
 LARD-Closed dull and easy; cash, $s.550 s.57IS; June, Ssfs; July, $S<.
 BUTTER-Steady, bus dull; state, ls0ec}<o.; western. ls0s5<c.
 CHEESE-Dull: state factory, new, e0ioc; western fiat, 1l1l1I<c.
 EGGS-Firm; state, 14Izo; western, 1o1f0i<c- {; SUGAR-Raw, dull and lower; e6 test centrt- fugal 5I<c. Refined firm; cut loaf and cruahsds sc.; cubes c.; powdered. 7c; granulated, 6ll-ie0 63zc; confectionery 4, 65sc.; A standard, 6 lSie exc: coffee off A, l-lec.; white extra c, SSs.; extra c, b5S053<c. yellow. sSjee1<o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Nearing the Fed.

BERLIN, May 9.-The emperor passed a fair night and may be able to live through tO-day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09
Forest Fires in Massachusetts

CHATHAM, Mass, May 9.-Forest fires are destroying valuable woodland, and threaten ing small settlements in South Brewster.