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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan 1O.-FLOUR-Closcd steady and without change; winter wheat extra al S;i U 05. 10; Minnesota do, S3. l005.f0; city miii cx- tra. Si5O0475; Ohio extra. s. l0dp5 70. South ern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, a3095.50.
 wHEAT-Options were dull and irregular; the fluctuations were slight however. and prices closed about steady at yesterdays figures. Spot lots closed firm and slightly higher. Spot sales of No red state at g3095c.; No. do, 9atSc.; ungraded red, SSO9lc.; No. red winter. ail4c.; No red winter. Feb, 91asc. bid; do., April, S@9s9sc; do., May, 043sc. bid.
 CORN-Options were dull and featureless. clos ing after few slight fluctuations, at slight ad vance Spot lots closed dull aud unchanged. Spot sales of No. mixed at 62J6c.; ungraded do, 6ON62c; No. , mixed, Jan, 35c.; do, Feb. 6lAc. bid; do., March, 6INc. bid
 OATS-Options were quiet, but strong, and closed Iz0Ac. higher. Spot lots closed dull and unchanged Spot sales of No. white state at fl 142lsc; No. 2ldo., 41Nc.; No. mixed, Jan, 3Sc.; do, Feb, SS5Sc; do., May, 10 S-ls0 4ossc.
 LARD-Closed quiet, but steady; cash, $fS5; Jan., S77997.so; Feb., S7.Sa.
 BUTTER-Firm; western creamery, 1503fc. l; state, 1S027c.
 enthusiastically; state factory, 11G1aIxc.; western, 111a011Nc.
 EGGS-Steady; western, e3G25c.; near by, s5 02Gc.
 SUGAR-Raw steady at full prices; fair refin. ing, 5-16c. Refined fairly active and frm cut loaf and crushed, Sc.; cubes, s3sc. powdered, '3sc.; granulated, 71s07 S-16c; confectioners A. zlkc coffee A standard, 6.69c.; coffee of A, GSI0A white extra C. l-16 06Jsc.; extra c, b5s06 6c.; c. 5fs0534c.; yellow, b54c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Killed by a Disreputable Woman.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 11.-Maggie Brady, aged 32 years, who keeps disorderly house in Woodville, North Providence, shot and killed Charles Schneider, 9 years old, a weaver, early yesterday morning. Accord ing to the woman's story, Schneider and another weaver Will Schreeter, went to the house, and, because admittance was refused them, began to break in the door. The woman fired three shots from a revolver through the door without taking aim. One of the bullets struck. Schneider in the region of >the twelfth rib, inficting wound from the effects of which he died after reaching Geneva village.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
The Deadly Double Runner.

SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. n.-A party of eight young men were coasting at Dalton Monday evening with double runner. While the sled was running at the speed of forty miles an hour it struck a young son of Squire Montgomery, lifted him from the ground and threw him about ten feet, breaking one of his legs and an arm. The sled was over- turned. Warren Terwiliger, who was steer ing, was thrown off so violently as to break his upper jaw bone and he received several ugly bruises about the head.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Killed on the Elevated.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Catharine Sheehan, dressmaker, 3S years old, was instantly killed last night on the Ninth Avenue Ele- vated railroad near the Ninety-third street station. She had just stepped on the plat form of the car when the train started with jerk and she caught hold of the roof of the car and hung there a moment When she let go of the stancheons of the roof she fell between the cars to the track, the wheels of the car crushing her chest and legs A jack was procured and after an hour and a half's hard work the car was lifted off her body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
CONDENSED NEWS.

The jury in the breach of promise case of Miss Campbell against MT. Arbuckle, the millionaire coffee merchant, which has caused such a sensation in New York, re- turned verdict of 5000 for the plaintiff.
 J. C.. Talmage, twenty years old, freight conductor on the Omaha branch of the Wa bash Western road, and son of the late A. A. Talmage, shot and instently killed c. J. Tidd, a telegraph operator, with whom he was quarrelling, yesterday at Brunswick, Mo. Tidd had a wife and one child.
 Paymaster Ruffin was fatally shot at a railway camp near Birmingham, Ala, on Monday, by a negro with whom he got into an altercation. A second negro with re- volver compelled Ruffin to hold up his hands while his companion fired.
 John Alexander, 13 years old, was burned to death Monday at Xenia, O. A can of gasoline took fire from a lamp, filling his bedroom with flames, in which he perished.
 Charles Falls, wanted at Watertown, N. Y., for embedding the funds of Cigar makers union No. 124, was arrested yester- day at St. Paul, Minn.
 John Cressler, 12 years old, jumped upon a passing freight train yesterday at Ship pensburg, Pa., fell on the track and was crushed to death.
 While Ill Q6urlulu lTOm ypuOlu lcfSl Monday, Martin Kissinger killed himself near Chanbersburg, Pa.. cutting his throat and jumping into the creek.
 The trial of Benjamin B. Hopkins, assis- tant cashier of the Fidelity National bank, of Cincinnati, was resumed in that city yes terday before tine United States district court.
 Indians attacked party of prospectors near Tombstone, A. T., killing two of the party.
 A flow of gas producing a flame ten feet high has been struck at Seneca Falls N. Y., in Q well 1 ,450 feet deep.
 Actor Edward Chapman was on the wit ness stand yesterday in Chicago in the di- vorce suit against him by Annie Sommer- vile. the actress, his wife. He denied the charges set forth in the complaint. The production of steel rails by Bessemer works in this country in 1887 was 2.O49, ,63e gross tons, being 4b7, ,22s tons greater than in. 1886. The works which closed down flu December are stil1 idle :
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
spain's International Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Jan 1L-Mr. E. NJ. Blum, of the firm of E. M. Blum 6 Co.,, prominent commission merchants and manufacturers agents, 'of New York city, has been appointed by President Cleveland honorary commissioner to represent the United States at the international exposition which is to open at Barcelona, Spain, on April next Mir. Blum was highly recommended for the honor by Mayor Hewitt and leading mer- chants and bankers of New York Mr. Blum returned to New York to-day, and will at once prepare and send out circular to manufacturers throughout tho country, explanatory of his plans for placing their exhibits in the exposition. The United States, he says, is the only civilized country that has not yet asked for space or arranged to place an exhibit in Barcelona.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Rewarding a Life Saver.

of tGee B3osto%a % and Maiffeta Y6eedso pay $500 to Samuel Matheson, crippled telegraph operator employed by the road at West Kennebunk, Me-, for services rendered by him in saving life and property at Salmon Falls, N. H.. last summer. Noticing that a switch on the main line was displaced, Mathe- son went to tho station to report the fact. No one but woman telegrapher was there, so he hobbled back and replaced the switch just in time to permit a heavily loaded pas senger train to pass in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Crush ed by the Cog Wheels

PH1LL1PsBURG, N. J., Jan 11.-Elijah AL len, aged 34, met with a horrible death yes terday in his fathers grist mill, in Harmony township, four miles from here. The father left the mill to get some lumber and when he returned, five minutes later, he found the dead body of his son wedged between the cog wheels. The body was crushed fiat. Allen was drawn between the wheels by his clothing being caught in the gearing, and considerable difficulty was had in removing bis body. The breaking of the machinery prevented him from being ground to pieces He leaves widow and four children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
MT. Hcwitt's New Departure.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Mayor Hewitt in his annual message, advises that the city tax upon personal property be abolished, and the amount raised from real estate instead. Though the mayor has heretofore combatted Henry Georges arguments in favor of such measure, he nowsadmits that it would add greatly to the prosperity of the city. People, he says, would be attracted..to the city as place of residence and business, and the real estate owners would not be in- jured, because their property would rise in value as the population increased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
CONFERENCE OF MANUFACTURER.
Representatives of Wool Growers and
 Dealers i'm Session
From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

Dealers in Session.
 WASHINGTON, Jan II. .- Representative manufacturers and wool growers are here to-day to harmonize upon tariff measure to be urged upon Congress. They held meet ings separately this morning, and will meet in conference this afternoon. The wool growers a~e represented by Hon William Lawrence and John McDowell, Penn; A E. Sheppard, Texas, president of the Wool Growers Association: George H. Wallace. Mo, president of the Missouri Wool Growers Association. and Hon George L. Converse, Columbus, Ohio. The wool dealers will also be represented at the conference The representatives ale John Consuls, of Troy, New York; E. A. Green, Philadelphia: H. c. Dwight, Conn; H. S. Thompson, Chi cago; J. $. Hall, Ohio. The committee from the Wool Manufacturers Association consists of William Whitman, President. Boston: A. c. Miller, Utica, New York; E. H. Ammidon, New York city; Thomas Dolan and P. c. Search, Philadelphia: William C. Chase, Providence, R. l.. John l.. Ponston. Hartford. Ct; Hon Rufus s. Frost, Boston: James Phillips, jr., Fitch burg, Mass; Charles Fairbanks. Bostcn: JohniN. Carpenter, New Brunswick, N J.: H. R. James, Rockville, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
From the Scene of the Disaster.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Jan 11.-No more deaths of victims of the railroad accident have occurred, although Shanahan's life is despaired of Miss Walker, it is also feared, will probably die. The man sup posed to be k. P. Goodwin of Kennebunk- port. whose body was found with his wife's and little boys, is now identified as George N Cole of Tawrsn.a- Tu>.~ -~-~sg~>n. si.s accident is thought to be a broken wheel, probably of ancient make, and used on the old J. and Lowell road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Mir. Nfanninr,s Business Successor.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The stockholders of the Western National bank yesterday elected the following directors for the ensuing year: Conrad N. Jordan, Charles J. Canda, E. Gogorza, Marcellus Hartley, F. O. Matthies- sen, Evans R. Dick, of Philadelphia, F. E. Canda, Benjamin Russak, Isaac J. Selig- man, John B. Searles, Jr., and H. W. Johns The directors then met and elected MT. Jordan.president and MT. Canda vice-presi- dent. It is thought that William M. Sherer. of the sub-treasury, will succeed Mir. Canda as assistant treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
THE TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YoRs, Jan. I0.-Money closed a. per cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate was per cent Exchange closed strong and higher at 4.SJ04SS; actual rates, 4.S5I49s.silS for sixty days aud 4s7s4 @4ssI4 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 1i9 bid; 4s coup, 1854 bid; 4Iss, do., 101& bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts. I1IaDII6; Union land grants. l039 i0j: Union sinking funds, 1l7D119; Centrals, IlI1iI5. Louisville and Nashville, Lackawanna, Reading aud St Paul were the features of the dealings on the Stock Exchange this morning. Louisville and Nashville was the weak spot, declining Iss per cent At noon a majority of the list was lower but the changes either way were very slight Reading was the most active stock on the list, 45, ,000 shares changing hands by midday. The market was dull throughout tile afternoon, and the dealings were without featur. ofinTerest. Prices fuctuated frequently and closed irregular, some of the list being slightly higher and others lower
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
senator Wilson Renominated.

DEs MONIES, Ia., Jan. 1I.-Senator Wilson was last night nominated by the Republican caucus on the first ballot to be his own sue cessor in the upper branch of the United States congress. The vote resulted: Wilson, 70; Larrabee, 19; scattering, 6. Wilson was brought before the caucus and made a brief sDaech of thanks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
The Freight Tniayes

PITTsBuRG, Jan. 1I.-Nexu Monday the Pan Handle freight robbers, against whom the company refused to enter a nolle pro- equi, will be called up to make defense in the criminal court. Only seven or eight men, and they the ringleaders, remain to be tried. The trials will take week and a hot fight is anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Confidence in Baldwin.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-At the meeting of the stockholders of the Fourth National bank yesterday o. D. Baldwin, who lately resigned the presidency, was among the di- rectors reelected. This is accepted as proof of the confidence of the bank people that MT. Baldwin's action in reporting as part of the reserve memorandum representing $500, 900 secured loans was only technical violation of the law. The deposits of the bank at that time were SIG, ,00O, ,000 and the required reserve $4, GOO, ,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Is the Strike Ended? ?

NEW YORK, Jan 11.-Rumors were cir culated on Wall street to-day that the Reading strike had been settled. but at Corbin's office in this city the officials say they know nothing about it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
An Incentlfary Fire.

GOSHEN, Ind, Jan 1.-The Goshen house was burned shortly after 12 o'clock last night. Thirty or 40 guests escaped in their night clothes, but it is feared that others perished in the flames. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an in cendiary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Nailers Agree to Agree,

PITTsBURG, Jan. 11.-Secretary William Martin returned from Wheeling yesterday. He went there to fix up the trouble among the nailers. He was successful in bringing all the old nailers and the new ones together into the Amalgamated association, and con- sequently everything is now in satisfactory condition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Rochester,s Chamber of Commerce.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Jan. 1.-The first banquet ill connection with the recently formed chamber of commerce in this city, was held last evening at the Powers hotel, in this city. It was rendered to the invited guests by H. H. Warner, the president, and was attended by 300 gentlemen, including many from out of the city. President Cleve- land and others sent regrets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
THE GREAT STRIKE.
Business Men in Conference With the
 Railroad Officials.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11.-A deputation of business men from Schuylzill county, held long conference with President Cor bin and Superintendent Keirn this morn ing. After the meeting the Schuylkill men said that nothing had been done toward a settlement, but they were satis- fled with the result of the meeting. Pres ident Corbin says there is no change in the situation, but another conference will be held soon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
pennsvlvania's United workmen.

P1TTsBURa, Jan. 1.-The second annual session of the reorganized grand lodge, A. o. U. w., began in this city yesterday. The day was spent in conferring degrees and electing officers and committees. Alfred F. Curtis was elected grand master workman; w. R. Ford, grand foreman, and J. McNaii, grand recorder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Fata, Quarrel Between Merchants.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 11.-What will prove to be fatal shooting affray oc- cured in this city yesterday. J. D. Barnes, late of the firm of Barnes 6 Nix, shot Lee Owens, large capitalist and leading busi- ness man, three times, one ball entering his neck and two entering his body. The wounds will prove fatal Owens cut Barnes during a quarrel which occurred between the two men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
The Leader of the whyo Gang.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Dan Driscoll, the Whyo leader under sentence of death for the murder of Beezey Garrity, his sweet heart was taken to the condemned cell yes- terday and the death watch put over him. It has been discovered that the murderer had a knife in his possession with which he intended to murder Warden Walsh. The knife was taken from him by Sisters of Charity, who threw it away. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Death of a well-Ixnown Hermit.

YoNKERs, N. Y., Jan. 1.-Johann Wilt
 fam Stolting, the hermit of Ardsiey park, died id his rudely built home In Dobbs Ferry Monday night after prolonged attack of erysipelas. doubtless due to exposure. He was buried to-day on his own premises, with his bead pointing to the west, as he desired
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
A Tax Collector $1O, 900 Short.

PHILL1PsBURG, N. J., Jan. 11.-There is trouble over the accounts of Henry Paus- tian, who has been collector of taxes for nine or ten years. The matter was brought to the notice of the council yesterday in a communication from Auditor Beam, Yes terday MT. Beam said that he had docu- ments to prove that there were shortages amounting to $10,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
co,dest Spot Yet Found.

The Russian weather observing system is the most extensive on the globe, and embraces remarkable climatic contrasts, 1t has two principal observatories and soo subordinate stations, and it's latest report giyes rainfall observations for $50 localiues Many or the; Ss.a.. vVss.chotansk. in Siberia, is now re S4l4sd as f6e cofdsgt known point on earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
High Licenses in plainfie1d.

PLAINFIELD, N. J., Jan. 11-Mayor Male, in his message last week advised that the license fee of hotels and saloons be raised to $1 900, and that all barrooms be closed by 10 o'clock The common council last night adopted an ordinance placing the license fee at $500, thus @ gisigs painfisla Aigh heenss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Strongly Opposing Polygamy.

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 1.-The message of Governor West, sent to the legislature yesterday, takes a strong attitude in opposi- tion to polygamy, and recommends the repeal of laws heretofore passed by the legislature which are contrary to the United States statutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Chinese Fanatics.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 11.-A fanatical outbreak of natives has occurred at Flu Keen, in which twenty Christian churches were burned, and large number of Chinese, who had been converted to Christianity, massacred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Weather Indications.

For Thursday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and iV New England, fair weather, slight thermal changes, and light northwest to westerly winds followed by warmer, cloudy weather,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Eighty Horses Burned to Death.

MER1DEN, Conn.,, Jan. 1.-The Meriden horse car stables, on Pratt street, were en- tirely destroyed by fire early this morning, together with fourteen cars and eighty horses. The fire started in the old office from stove and when discovered at 1905 a. Ill. had completely enveloped the room. An alarm was sounded, but the fire department was slow in responding, and the whole stable was consumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Fire i'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan 1.-Fire broke out last night in the large building on Madison street in this city. The building is occu- pied by several large wholesale dealers The loss is S1J0, ,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
A Rector,. Discrace and Death.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Rev. John Low ther, rector at Bolton, near Wigton, has committed suicide by shooting. Previous to the act he had received summons to an- swer charge of indecent assault upon a servant girl. He was cousin of Lord Lons- dale and relative of the Right Hon. Jame 2 Lowther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11

MT. Powderlyss Health Improving.
 WILKEsBARRE, Jan. i1.-Master Work man Powderiy, is slowly improving and steadily gaining strength. He denies the report that he intends going to Florida.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
No Sunday Ball Playing in Tennessee.

No Sunday Ball Playing in Tennessee.
 NASHVILLE, Jan. 1.-The supreme court yesterday decided that the law passed by the present Legislature prohibiting the playing of baseball on Sunday is constitutional It is thought no club will be organized in Nash vile this year. The managers of the late team claim that without Sunday games the club would not pay expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Decanitated by tho Cnrs.

CONCORD, N. H., Jan. 11.-Henry Mason, section hand, aged about 65, was instantly killed in the Northern railroad yard yester- day afternoon. A shifting engine backed a car over him, severing his head from his holy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
A Knights Sentence Af11rmed,

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 1.-The supreme court has affirmed the sentence of the muni- cipal court in the case of Paul Grottkau, the Knight of Labor convicted of rioting and saptepcsd to6ne year in ths hotfs6 of cof-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Thanking the President.

1. WASHINGTON, Jan. u.-President Cleve- land has received a beautiful engrossed copy of the proceedings of public meeting of the catholics of Richmond, Va, thanking him for the consideration he has shown in send- ing jubilee present to Pope Leo XIII.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11

Conspiring Against Little Bulgaria.
 VIENNA, Jan. u.-It is reported that pro Russian conspiracy, chiefly directed against the continuance of Prince Ferdinand on the Bulgarian throne, has been discovered in @ suburb of Sofia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
The Emperor,s Condition

BERLIN, Jan 1.-The Emperor slept but little last night, and as a consequence he is much worse this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
X Western Railroad Disaster.

BISMARCK, D. T., Jan. 1.-The east bound passenger train ran oT the track at Dickinson, 100 miles west of Bismarck, last night. Many passengers are reported killed or injured. The fireman and engineer were pinned beneath the engine, and all efforts to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Death of a Connecticut Financier.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Jan. 1L-Frank John son, president of the Norwich National bank and we'll known in financial circles. died yesterday of paralysis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Guilty of Arson.

ST. JoHNsBuRY, Vt, Jan 1l.-In the Ward arson case the jury this morning brought in in a verdict of guilty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
A PhilaptInropist Dead.

MERIDEN, Conn.,, Jan. l1.-Lemuel J. Cur tis, one of the leading capitalists of the city, died last night, aged 75 years. He was noted for his philanthropy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
Importing Foreign Labcr Under (

OTTAWA, Jan. u-It has been discovered that Canadian contractors, who are engaged to build a railway in the state of Maine, have made contracts with thousands of Can- adian laborers and taken them into the United States, contrary to the American statute prohibiting the importation of for eign laborers under contract.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-11
To he Buried in Connecticut.

WASHINGTON, Jan 1.-The remains of Captain Gift have been forwarded to bis brother. Judge Gift, at Mystic, Conn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-02-23

In an article published in the
Courier. j ournal of the 10th inst,
reference is made to some state
ments Of Chief Deputy Marshal
Dorsey in regard to Pike county.
The principal part ofthe statements
Sre wholly ENTHUSIASTICALLY that
one which says that "a few small
and sterile fields on the mountain
sides are all thai can be cultivated.
There is not county in the State
which has richer farming lands
than Pike county. And from an
other expression-"the chief occu-
patton of the men, when they are
moonshiners'-one would intel
that moonshiners were "thick as
hops" when the fact is there are
scarcely any illicit distillers in the
Sandy Valley.
Eastern Kentucky seems to Dc
regarded by all the liars in the
country as good material upor
which to exercise their powers o
deception, and they turn on theii
batteries in full force.