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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
OUR AFFAIR WITH HAITI.
No Indemnity Claim Has Yet
 Been Filed.
OWNER MORSE WANTS ss5o,OOO.
The State Department Anticipates No Trouble in Collecting the Indemnity When Fixed-An American Vessel Fined in a Spanish Port.

When Fixed-An American Vessel Fined
 in a Spanish Port.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec 2S-A dispatch from Port au Prince to Tie Icdgrr says: The owner of the lIayt.an Repusii (, Mir. Morse, of Boston, has demanded aA indemnity of $250, 900 for the damage done to the ship and the detention of hcr crew and passengers, to which the Haytian government offers some objections because of the amount claimed The question of damages will be left to arbi tration, and will doubtless be satisfactorily settled. Meanwhile the steamer will be pre- pared for sea, and upon the arrival of crew from New York will saii for that port.
 Legitilne is very uneasy over the sltua- tion, and evidently ie..s that he is by no means perfectly secure, even though he has been elected presd>nt by vote of ma jority of the constituents or deputies se- lected by the people at the elections held i'll September and October This is evidenced by the fact that Ie Grun,lo ltiviere, Hay tian gunboat, sailed fro here manned by Haytians, but flying tht t:'.co.or of France at her stern. Her destination is Mole St. Nicholas, a northern point on the lines of the French cable, and her ostensible mission is the recovery of small French steam launch said to be held by the insur- gents The real reason for ttIt trip is upon the other hand, autheutivaHy pronounced to be the transmission of 1-rgram to the French fleet now at Mart .nI,lAr, summoning it here to assist Legitime.
 Legitime has purchased from the Royal Mail line the ship Belize and converted her into gunboat She carries 6O-pound gun and two 0-pound broadside guns, but being a wooden vessel, and an old one at that, 1t is not considered formidable.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-The state depart ment has been in communication with the owners of the Haytian Republic and repre- sentatives of her crew, but no estimate of damages has yet been reached The owners are discussing the question now.
 No claim against the Haytian government has yet been filed. In fact, who or what constitutes the Haytian government is yet unsettled by the state department. It Is probable that the claims for damages, when they are filed, will amount to a large sum- Newspaper estimates have placed them at $S50, 00O for vessel and crew, but an examna- tion of the seized steamer must be made be- fore the amount can be fixed
 Capt. Ramsay, of the United States steam ship Boston, has expressed his belief that the Haytian Republic was damaged seriously be- low her water line by coming into contact with reef while being lowed by her captors into the inner harbor, but this happened be- fore the Boston arrived at Port au Prince. The state department expects no trouble ! with Hayti about this question of indemnity. Mr. Bayard will be very prompt in demand ing 1t whenever the amount is determined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Found Dying in the Highway.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 3s.-Frank Mo- Guire, a quarrelsome character we'll known to the police courts, was found lying insensi-
 ble in the highway near East Hampton. His skull was fractured and the body bore other marks of violence. Suspicion pointed to Joseph Wood, @ Frenchman, who had com- plained to the police about McGuire. Wood was arrested, and admitted that Mcclure had row at his house His confession inn plicated Napoleon Burke and woman named Pauline Earth in the case. Both were ar rested. Mcclure never recovered sufficient consciousness to tell his story. The suspected persons have hitherto been peaceable citizens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Charley Mitchell Has a Real Fight.

CLEVELAND, Dec 2s.-Charley Mitchell, the pugilist was assaulted by Hugh Burns, a local gambler and tough, ill the Kennard house barroom, at an early hour. The quarrel was personal, arising from deroga- tory statements made to Burns relatives in England by Mitchell The pugilist was hit once or twice and retreated through an aquarium full of water in the barroom. Finally he turned on Burns and hit him a terrible blow, disfguring his face and knock ing him down. Mitchell then ran up stairs. A number of local sports and pugilists were present and a row ensued, which was quieted by the calling of a patrol wagon The Mitchell party were hooted and egged by Sullivan sympathizers while giving their ex- hibition in the evening"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
An OK Drivers Just Punishment.

LIMA, O., Dec. 2S.-An OK driver named Samuel Poorman, who lives northwest of Delphos, became enraged because his team could not pull the load he had piled on his wagon, and beat the oxen in a cruel manner. Finally he tied large knot in the end of his whiplash, and declared he would knock the animals eyes out Poorman swung the lash high in the air, and brought it down with all his power, but his aim was poor He missed the animals, but struck his own head, and the knot was buried in his right eye, com pletsly destroying it. He finds but little sympathy in his affiiction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Rrotherhood CoDfarepcs.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2s-B. w. Vedder, chair man of the grievance committee of Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers of the Gould system, passed through here on his way to Chicago, where, he said, large and very meeting of western representa- tives of the order is to be held to-day and tomorrow. The object of the meeting is to form closer union between the engineers operating on the lines west of the Mississippi river. About 250 delegates, representing over 900 engineers, will be present. Chief Arthur will also attend the meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Failed fo Get His Child.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S-The sensational Camp bell habeas corpus case was concluded. Rev Campbell, pastor of the Highland Congrega- tional church, Boston, Mass, sought to gain possession of his daughter, but Judge Lubke, of the circuit court, awarded the mother, Minnie Scott Campbell, custody of the child, holding that the Massachusetts courts, where Rev. Campbell is suing for 8 divorce have no jurisdiction over the child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Philadeiphia's Mystery,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S-The mystery surrounding the finding of the body in Fair mount park has not yet been solved, al though the whole police force is at work on it. If they have discovered any clew to the murderer they are very careful to keep 1t to themselves. Notwithstanding their secrecy, it is rumored that suspected party named Gustav Brohm has been arrested, but his residence or personal identity could not be learned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Mamie Wood Attempts Suicide.

NEwBURe, N. Y, Dec. 2s.-Mamie Wood, the young woman who has come into un- pleasant notoriety in connection with the Schoonmaker murder and suicide in Brook lyn, came to this city on the propeller New burg from New York last night. On the way she attempted suicide by taking poison. She is now at St. Luks's hospital Many letters were found on her person. The poison was purchased from Myrtle avenue drug gist in Brooklyn. Mamie says she does not want to return to her mother, as she has dis cod hor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
"Jack the Ripper in Brussels

LONDON, Dec. 2S. - Brussels has been thrown into ferment of excitement by the by prominent people of cards and telegrams announcing the advent in the quaint old city of the famous Jack the Ripper" of Whitechapel notoriety. King Leopold, the prefect of the police and the court ministers are among the recipients of this mysterious beings delicate attentions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
An Old Bank Running Down

NORWICH, Conn, Dec. 2S.-A meeting has been called of the stockholders of the old Norwich National bank, of this city, for Jan. 8, at which they are to decide whether they shall withdraw their stock and wind up the bank. The Norwich National bank, which is one of the oldest in the county, has been doing a conservative and successful business since 1796, but lately the investments have paid the stockholders dividends of only from 31S to per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Useless Precautions.

JEFFERsoNvnLE, Ind, Dec. 2a-Mr. Sam uel Hedge, a stock dealer, living on Spring street, was robbed of $500 during the night by burglars MT. Hedge, upon retiring. placed the money, which was all in bills, under his left arm, inside his night shirt
 When he awoke in the morning his money was gone His shirt had been cut with 6 sharp instrument and the wallet removed, without disturbing either his wife or himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Senator spooner Talks.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S-Ssnator J. c. Spooner, of Wisconsin, said in an interview: ''There will be an extra session of congress If the public interest demands 1t. 1 cannot tell whether this congress will pass revenue measure or not May something come out of the conference between the two houses that is proposedl You cannot tell; the bill now being considered by the senate will make annual reduction in the revenue of about $70, 900, 900; if anything the reduction is too great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Linooln's Deerskin Trousers.

MONTICELLO, Ills, Dec. 2S.-Squire Russell Godber died at his home near Petersburg, Ills, on Christmas day. He was ss years of age He came from Virginia in 1880 and entered piece of government land, which was surveyed by Abraham Lincoln, for which Lincoln received two small deerskins, which he used for facing the front of his pantaloons when he was surveying in those early days in Illinois
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
The Poodle Trial.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Distriot Attorney Fellows and his assistants refuse to say which of the boodlers be will try first at the extra ordinary oyer and terminer called by Gov ernor Hill for January, but 1t Is said that ex-Alderman Thomas Cleary is to be the man. Governor Hill announces that he issued the order in compliance with a request made by District Attorney Fellows. The poodle exiles in Canada are said to be much de- pressed by the news
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Indicted for Murder,

CHICAGO, Dec. 2s.-The grand jury re- turned true bill charging Dr. John B. Chaffee with murder. It is alleged that he performed criminal operation on a white girl named Katie Smith, for the purpose of killing an unborn child of which Edward Pryor, a negro, was the father. The girl died from the effects of the operation, and the doctor and Pryor were arrested. Another indictment charging Pryor with murder was returned later ill the day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Louisiana Will Initiate Dakota.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2S.-It has been de- cided to add to the attractions of the coming carnival by erecting in Lafayette square a mammoth cotton palace, in which the pro ducts of Louisiana and other southern states will be exhibited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
End of 0 Spinners' Strike.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 2s.-A special meeting of the Spinners' union was held last night to take action on the board of trades reply to the new schedule of prices sub mitted by the spinners, and the manufac- turers having agreed to the principal de mands of the revised price list, report to that effect was adopted, thus virtually end ing the strike at the Robeson mill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Oklahoma Boomers Arrested.

PURCELL, I. T., Dec. 2a-The Indian scouts under Lieut. McComb visited Okla homa station and arrested all the "boomers" in that vicinity. The prisoners were com pelled to hitch up their wagons and take everything with them, and go with the scouts to camp. The scouts disarmed the settlers and drove them like so many sheep. The men are still prisoners, and, 1t is said, will be kept in confinement for several weeks and then be driven out of the territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
THE PROPER VIEW.

Rays from all around converge to any point; Study the point then, ere you track the rays The size of the circles nothing; subdivide Earth, and earth's smallest grain of mustard seed You count as many parts, small matching large. If you can use the minds eye; otherwise Material optic ndng gross at best, Prefer the large, 3nd leave our minds the small, And pray, how many folks have minds can seei
 Browning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Gefroken Thoroughly Examined.

BERLIN, Dec. 2S-Professor Geffcken was examined here in connection with the publi- cation of the late Emperor Frederick's diary His whole past career was brought under consideration and examined into His trial will take place at Leipsic in the m.ddle of January next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Fund for Needy Musicians.

BOSTON, Dec. 2a-In addition to the many bequests to New England institutions, Mr. Oliver Ditson left $25, 900 as fund for the poor and needy musicians, with Charles H. Ditson, J. K. Paine and B. J. Lang trustees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Two Sudden Deaths.

MONTPELIER, Vt, Dec. 2S-Charles T. Sabin, vice president of the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance company, died suddenly on Christmas eve, and yesterday morning John c. Emery, treasurer of the Vermont Mission ary society, who was to have been one of the bearers at Sabin's funeral, dropped dead of apoplexY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Lupe Arrested for Arson.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2a-Panlio, who was in- jured in the explosion at Frank Lupe's grocery store, on State street. on Wednes- day night, is dead. Lieut. Arch expects to prove that Lupe fired the building to obtain the amount of his insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
A Singers Song Flushed bv Death.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Alfred Vance, the famous music hall singer, seized last night with an attack of heart disease on the stage of the Sun Music hall, and died in a few minutes. He was singing at the time the latest popular concert hall song entitled, "Are You Guilty"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
A Western Town Badly Burned.

AUBURN, D. T., Dec 2a-Nearly the entire business portion of this town was destroyed by fire yesterday. Among the places burned were William Mackenzie's hotel and store, M. Mackenzie's furniture store and half Q dozen other business places, together with four or five dwellings Scarcity of water and fire apparatus made the buildings an easy prey to the flames.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Slave Driver Parsons Fined.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec 2S-The jury in the case of Charles T. Parsons, of Northamp- ton, charged with false imprisonment of Vincent Zabrienojtis, young Pole who had been in his employ, returned a verdict of guilty, and the judge imposed fine of $5O0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Failed to Advance the Price

PrTTsBURG, Dec. 2s,-The coke producers of the Connellsville region met in this c.ty to consider the price of the fuel foy !, :3u;lry It was thought that the price woa <. ! ad- vanced, but the meeting was unable .. gree, and adjourned without definite under standing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Southern Baseball League.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec, aS.-J. w. Hearn, of this city, was elected president of the South ern Baseball league, which was organized last night. New Orleans, Memphis, Bir- mingham and Mobile were represented. Four other cities will be selected A s1, 200 salary init was adopted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Sat On.

MT. De Masher ito pretty barmaid at re- freshment counter)-Aw, miss. would you aw-give me-aw-one of those-aw-dog hiscuitsl
 Pretty Barmaid giving him oatmeal bis cuit)-Here's the dog biscuit. Take it on the mat and eat it fCollspse of De MasheE3@ London E-n. d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Measles Epidemfc.

MERRIMAC, Mass, Dec. 2S.-In Newton, N. H., 15O cases of measles were reported yesterday morning. The disease aff1icts both adults and children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
VIII Support Boulanger.

PARIS, Dec. 2S-At a meeting the na- tional Republican committee unanimously resolved to support Gen. Boulanger's candi- dacy for the seat in the chamber of deputies for the Seine, made vacant by the death of M Hudc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Beaten and Rohhed.

WINTHROP, Me, Dec. 2s.-M. c. Frost, farmer near Westerly, was knocked down in his barn, terribly beaten, bound, gagged and robbed last evening by two men, who es- caped. Frost has eleven bad cuts on his head and neck, and is ill a precarious condi- finn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Anarchists Kept in Suspense.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-At the conclusion of the argument in the Anarchist injunction suit the court announced that the decision would be reserved until future date, which would be made known at the proper time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
They Still Conflde in De Lessons.

PARIS, Dec. 2s-At a meeting of 4,0OO Panama canal bondholders, a resolution was unanimously adopted expressing confidence in M. De Lesseps, and volunteering to forego the interest on coupons and the redemption of bonds until the canal is opened for traffic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Terrible Domestic Tragedy.

OswEGo, N. Y., Dec. 2a-James Green, of Wolcott, cut his wife's throat yesterday morning, and then went to his barn and cut his own throat He returned to the house and gashed his throat again. Both will die Domestic trouble was the cause of the tragedy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28
Weather Indications
TRADE BULLETIN.

Fair; decidedly colder; winds becoming northwesterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-28

Farewell Banquet to Minister Phelps.
 LONDON, Dec. 2a-The lord mayor of Lon- don will give 6 farewell banquet in honor of United States Minister Phelps on Jan. 2A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-24
'"HANDS UP"
Train Robbers Stop a Train on
the Southern Pacific.
The Engineer and Fireman Forced 10
Open the Nail Car.
Both are Shot by the Guard-Robbers
Baffled.
ST, LOUIS, Sent. 2S.

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 23.
special from Schulenberg, Texas, says
that passenger train of the Southern Pa
cihc railroad was stopped near Harwood last
night by masked men, who compelled the
engineer at the point of the revolver to un.
couple from the passenger coaches and pull
out of the way. Conductor +. +. Shoenket-
ford was compelled 10 assist in uncoupllng
the engine.
In the express car were United States Mar.
shal John 7. Rankin, with Deputy VIM. Van
Wiper and Detective Jay G. Kelly of the
Southern Pacific service. Other officers
were on the train, the company having been
warned of the attack. All of the east bound
trains have been guarded by Marshal Rankin
since Wednesday. They were soon on the
mail car Jump in and rifle the mail bags"
commanded the leader. Two men took En-
gineer Toomey to the open door, and az soon
as his head peered into the open space. Bud
West, taking him for one of the robbers,
blazed away with one barrel of his shot gun
Toomey fell back with an ugly wound
ploughed through his left cheek about three
inches long and one wide and number of
huckshot in his left shoulder. The bandits
then tried TO make the fireman Grover serve
a like purpose and when West sighted the
fireman he discharged the other barrel of
his gun, but fortunately missed Grover.
The bandits then fired into the mail car
aud over 80 shots were exchanged before the
robbers gave up bafiied They then fed with
2 of their disabled companions. They will
be pursued with bloodhounls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-24
COLBY CHAT.
Doings BY the College Boys During the
Rainy Week

The reception given by the Y. M. C. A. 70
members of the Freshman class was q very
Pleasant occasion. The entertainment con-
siste of vocal and instrumental music BY
local talent. Bountiful refreshmentf Of
cake and ice cream were served The asss-
citation will secure some very useful mem
bers from the new class.
The freshman class is still receiving addi
tons and will probably number fifty when
its ranks are filed.
Frank Gilmore, class of 80, who has been
stumping the State for the third party. has
returned and will occupy his old position Of
frst base on the hall team.
A class in boxing has been organized and
an instructor engaged. The lessons will b
given in the gymnasium.
Saturday night occurred the annual pea
nut Drunk The freshmen succeeded In
eating their peanuts, after which . general
.crimmage took place between the two lower
classes Water flowed freely and . little
blood was spilled but no serious injuries re-
suited.
A supper was given by the seniors to the
.ophomores for their success in the annual
game of ball which was played last Wednss-
lay.
On account Of rain the ball team did not
play at Skowhegan Saturday, but will play
this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-24
MAINE DISPATCHES.
BATH NEWS.
Good Work Of the Business Mems Club
Another -Four Masted Schooner Soon tc
Be Built.

BATH, Sept. %.
Many of the leading men of this city have
formed an organization known as the Busi-
ness Mems Club. The object Of the new or
ganization is TO work and do all within its
power To introduce new industries to take
the place of the fast decaying business of
shipbuilding, which is nearly at a standstill
compared with less than dozen years ago
has many advantages that many places do
not possess for the establishment of new in
dustries. 1t has one of the best harbors on
the New England coast for the shipment by
water the year round of goods that may be
manufactured here. The railroad faci :
ities are also good east and west.
The Managers of the New England Ship
Building Company have secured contract
for four masted 1000 ton, 2l0-feet ke, |
schooner for Capt. J. NJ. Phillips of Tauu-
ton, Mass AT a meeting of the directors
held recently they were authorized to sell
the entire yard and its property. 1t is UNDER
stood that party of eight gentlemen propose
forming syndicate for the purchase of the
property, each subscribing S., 600 This, in
all probability, will be done and as all the
gentlemen are old hands at the business. the
yard will undoubtedly have as prosperous a
a future as it has in the past. Its business
will be confined exclusively to contract work
The other portion of the company's prop
erty, the iron works, now idle, will be merged
with the Bath iron works, and will pass un-
der the management of Gen. Thomas w.
Hyde. Gen. Iyde's present establishment,
the Bath iron works, has been prosperous
for many years, and at present employs
about 60 men. These two big shops are To-
Gated on the same street, about an eighth of
a mile apart, and union of their labor will
undoubtedly be mutually advantageous and
profitable.
The base ball club has not been success
financially owing in part to the heavy ex-
pense incurred at the opening of the present
season in getting new grounds and enclosing
them, which necessitated an outlay of at
least $500. The association is In debt, but
the managers propose to sipe out all ndebt-
edness another season, when the club will be
wholly local PLAYERS.