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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Mir. Wheeler as a Presiding Officer.

Mir. Wheeler a Presiding Officer.
 William A. Wheeler was one of the sen- ate's best presiding officers, and was inilex- ible in his order maintaining authority. A writer in The Chicago News recalls that there was once pretty violent scene between two senators during nights session. Mir. Wheeler was not in the chair. He reached it, however, shortly after, and as the dis cussion arose again he rappcd on tue desk with the gavel, and ill Q quiet but firm tone said: "The senator will take his seat" The man wboSvas using the hard words looked up with surprise. The senator will take his seat," repeated Mir. Wheeler. Still the of fender stood, looking as though he did not know what was the trouble. Then the gavel came down with a thump, and with a voice that penetrated every crack in the chamber MT. Wheeler repeated: The chair commands the senator to take his seatI" and the senator sat down. Then in his usual tone of voice he remarked; "As long as the present occupant is in the chair there will be order in the sen- ate. The senator may proceed if he will pro ceed in order. If he will not do so the chair will not permit him to retain the floor The senator may proceed" There was a decided sensation, for the senator who was thus at tackled was considered the biggest man" in the body, a man of whom it was said that Mir. Wheeler was afraid, but lie never mounted his high horse again when the vice president was in the chair.-New York Fri bune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
MIR. coRBIN,s STATEMENT.
He Claims That the Reading Has Los
 912, ,OOO. 900 by Its Coal Business.

ne Claims That the Reading Has Lost
 s12,o0O,OOo by Its Coal Business.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23-President Corbin publishes to-day lengthy statement review ing the existing trouble between the Reading company and its striking employees. The document states that there is no strike on the railroad, as all the trains are fully manned with competent persons, and that it is not the business of the company to know whether they are union or non-union men, Mir. Corbin charges his late employees with fragrant violation of agree ments made in good faith, and asserts that he will not permit the business to be run by the workmen. While willing to pay as high wages as paid anywhere in the mining regions, he says that it would be impossible for his company to compete with others unless all paid the advance. In conclusion he presents financial statement showing an actual loss of 600 in the Readings coal business in the past twelve years.
 READING, Jan. 23.-A number of meetings were held in the Schuylkin region yesterday There have been repeated reports of waver- ing in various neighborhoods but there are no outward signs of break in the ranks of the strikers Reading officials here say that there is likely to be settlement, but refuse to give de ails. Strikers say that if the Wy oming men mine coal for the Reading con- pany the miners there will also be ordered out. There is a growing feeling in the coal regions that there will be serious trouble be tween the miners and the merchants. Some of the merchants have closed their stores, while others are demanding cash and others are giving only two weeks credit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
OVER A THOUSAND LIVES.
Judge Kinney Says the Islizzard's Death
 List Has Been Underestimated.

Judge Kinney Says the Blizzard's Death
 List Has Been Underestimated.
 NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, Jan. 23.-Judge J. F. Kinney, agent of the Yankton Sioux In dian agency ill Dakota, arrived here after being nine days on the road. Five days were necessary for the party to travel thirty miles. The thermometer was at so degs. below zero most of the time. The judge says the loss of life in Dakota has becn greatly underestimated.
 He described the scene which took place on board the cars. The coal was running low. The passengers were crowded into one car trying to keep warm. Two babies perished. The men discarded all the outer garments they could spare and gave them to the ladies md children. Finding these not enough they brought mail sacks from the postal car and wrapped the children up in them. While at one station in Bon Homme county, the judge says, nineteen frozen bodies were brought into the depot in one day. In Bon Homme county the list of dead will reach fully 16O The estimates as made at Yankton of the loss of life throughout the territory figure up over LOGO. The counties where the loss of life was the largest are: Bon Homme, 16O; Hutchin- son, 14 Lincoln, 1a; Beadle, 25; Spink, 12; Hand, 10 Ward, 15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
THE NATIONAL LAWMAKERS.
Forecast of Probable Action in the Sen
 ate and House.

ate and House.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 23- The senate ha no programme of work for the coming week bevond the consideration and, if possible. the passage of the deficiency bill and the ed,lca- ion bill Should there be any time to spare it is likely to be consumefk ill the consideration of miscellaneous matters on the calendar The regular order will probably give way to-day for speech from Senator Frye. and later in the week for speeches from Senators Palmer and Ingalls,. Senator Frye's subject is not certainly known, but it is assumed that he will speak upon the question of the fish cries. Senator Palmer will address the senate upon the bill to regulate immigration, and Senator Ingalls, will speak upon general poli- ics.
 Aside from the extradition treaties the sen ate has little to do in secret session: and as Senator Sherman, chairman of the foreign relations committee, is to be absent after Wednesday, it is thought probable that the treaties will not be considered at any length, if at all, during the week.
 The Phoebe Carlisle contest is expected to take precedence of all other business in the house of representatives, since it is the present determination of MT. Crisp, who has charge of the report of the elections committee, to insist that it shall be disposed of before any thing else is done. The indications are that several days will elapse before the matter is finally settled.
 MT. Wilk ns is earnestly desirous of secur- ing further consideration for his national bank bill. The yeas and nays have been ordered upon its engrossment and third read ing, and its fate depends upon the success of MT. Wilkins effort to reach an agreement with it's opponents.
 l The pension appropriation bill has already been reported, and tine appropriations com mittee will endeavor to have it considered be- fore the end of the week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
RoBBlNG THEIR NElGHBoRs.
!sank Thieves and Murderers Captured
 by Enraged Citizens.

sank Thieves and Murderefs Caftufeu
 by Enraged Citizens.
 LIMESTONE. I. T., Jan. 23.-About II o'clock yesterday four masked men, all heavily armed, rode up to the door of the Citizens bank and disnounted. The leader entered the bank and, presenting pistol at the head of the cashier, w. T. Reynolds, demanded that be turn over the cash on hand While pretending to comply Reynolds slammed the door of the safe to and turned the lock. He was at once laid out by bullet from the pistol of one of the desperadoes, which struck him above the heart, killing him instantly.
 The bank was then ransacked, and all the money in the cash drawer, some S2,3OO, was taken An attempt was made to open the safe, but in this the robbers were foiled
 As the sound of the pistol shot was heard several people came running toward the bank to ascertain the cause of the trouble They were fired upon by three of the men who were on guard, and retreated to get arms In a few moments the town was aroused and twenty or thirty armed men hurried toward the bank. The robbers were just mounting their horses and hot fire started, ill which one of the robbers, Thomas Evan, was killed outright, being shot several times i'll the head living near town
 In the melee four citizens were wounded, but not fatally, two receiving shots through the arms and two others being slightly wounded in the lower extrenlities. The three surviving robbers then rode away with the booty captured, followed by the enraged citi- zens. After about an hours hard pursuit they were surrounded, captured and taken back to Limestone, where Judge Lynch was called on to hold court. The leader was found guilty of the murder of Reynolds and forth with strung up. The other two were placed ill charge of strong guard and started for Fort Washita where they will be turned over to the United States authorities. The stolen money was recovered. The robbers were all citizens and ranchers of the near neighbor- hood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION
PAYING THE DEATH PENALTY
Execution of Dan DriscolI. Leader of the Whyo Gang.-Mects His Death Without F1inching.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Dan Driscoil, the leader of the Whyo gang, paid the death pen alty for the murder of Beezie Garrity few minutes after 2 o'clock this morning The scaffoid was the one upon which Hoyey, Peter Smith, Chacon and McGloin were executed
 Shortly before o'clock Sheriff Grant and twenty deputies assembled in MT. Grants office in the new court house. They were dressed in black silk hats, dark clothes, black gloves, and each wore black crape on their sleeves Each officer carried truncheon. After the last religious rites had been per formed Driscoll was bound and led from his cell to the gallows No person was present except the sheriff7s posse, the coroner's physi- clans, the reporters and the clergymen.
 The execution, which was under the direo- tion of Joe" Atkinson, the professional hang man, was in every way a success. Driscoll himself walked to the scaffold with a firm | tread, and, otter than a slight paleness, there was no outward exhibition of fear Even in ascending the gallows' steps be seemed to be as little concerned as any present. Arriving, be was quickly placed on the trap, his legs | were pinioned, the black cap adjusted, the signal given, and the murder of ''Beezie- Garrity was avenged. After hanging fifteen | minutes Driscoll was pronounced dead, and ten minutes later the body was cut down and handed over to the custody of relatives
 There was the usual motley crowd which | always congregates in the vicinity Of the Tombs during an execution, but there was | nothing to be seen other than the walls of the | building, and these from a distance, as the surrounding streets were kept clear by the | police, and no persons were allowed on the | roof of the old depot on Franklin street
 On Saturday Warden Walsh received let ter, signed ''A Whyo," saying: "If Dan Driscoll is hanged you are doomed-n
 | Driscoll was truly penitent; and while on the scaffold uttered brief prayer, and re- pestedly kissed the crCc fix held before him by the priest. His last words were: l s'God have mercy on me" Just before leaving his cell Driscoll requested his spir- l itual adviser to say to Warden Walsh that he begged pardon for any unkind things he had said about the latter.
 The crime for which Driscoll suffered the death penalty, was the murder of Bee zie Clarity, a woman of the town. while trying to kill John Mccarthy. a brothel keeper. June 26, 1886.
 Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry, chair man of the Legislative committee appoint ed to recommend the most h mane method of executing criminals, was q neml CT of the sheriff's jury at the hanging. He ex- pressed himself as much pleased with the quickness of death, but said that in view of numerous bungling hangings, recom mendations of the use of electricity would | be persisted i'm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
All Want the Dead Mans Money.

BOWMAN, Tex, Jan. 23.-Thomas Bean died last July, leaving an estate valued at between $2,00O,OOO and $3,0O0,O 900. H. F. Howard, of San Antonio, who appeared the strongest claimant, was appointed administrator last November. The Galbraiths, of Fannin county; the Shortridges, of Kaufman county, Tex, and Bell and Thomas Crews, of California, have petitioned the Fannin county court for the probating of will alleged to have been written by Thomas Bean and lost or disposed of after hR,death Qf the testatm. ThHunakas four sets Of clainants tu the property. 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Indignant Grand Army Men.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Post Commander Whalen and Quartermaster Bowling, of G. A. R. Post 5s2, were arrested yesterday while in charge of G. A. R. deputation escorting the body of a comrade to the cemetery. The funeral proceeded without them, while. a crowd of 1000 persons followed the prisoners to the station house, where they gave bonds to answer charge of parading with music without permit. MT. Bowling is an aldes- man. The G. A. R. men were very indignant. Two hundred policemen assisted in the arrest. There was a good deal of excitement and noise but no resistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Thrown from an Ernbanknlent.

EVANSVILLE, Kan, Jan. 23-A south bound passenger train was wrecked by a broken rail two miles north of Oketo Satrr- day. Two passenger coaches and the mail and express cars were thrown from a fifteen foot embankment and turned over twice, landing bottom side up The passengers were more or less injured, and four of them seri- ously. J. R. Voorheis, ex-sheriff of the county, is hurt about the head and chest and internally, and is in a very critical condi- tion. Mrs Lykens, of Junction City, Kan, had both arms broken and was badly burned. Mrs. Lizzie Conn, of Wahoo, Neb., had her head hurt. Her son, a small boy, was hurt internally, and two other children were lightly hurt Mrs. Gloss and her boy, of Wymore, were slightly injured. J. Van iIlredell of Beattie, had his head hurt and .eceived internal injuries. A. A. Auxmus aad leg hurt. Henry Heath was hurt in the side. The cars caught fire, but the train hands extinguished the flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
The Striking Thread Workers.

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 23.-There is now some reason to believe that the strike of the card and frame operatives of the O. N. T. Thread works in Kearny will soon be termi- mated. Yesterday afternoon Father O'Con- nor, of St. Plus church, delivered brief address to the strikers, in which he counseled his hearers to be rational, and look at the troubles from both sides. He advised return to work, and in conclusion said that he would go to-day and ask MT. Clark to consent to re-employ all of the strikers internationally, and that he would report the result of his visit to the strikers at a meeting to be held tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Relieved of His Rifle.

- PARIS, Jan. a3.-M. Barbaret, resident of Nancy, aged 71 years, while hunting for bear in the Erieux district few days ago. ap- preached the frontier. He was halted, and a
 German customs officer signalled him to ad- vance. He did so, and upon coming up to the officer and his escort was forcibly relieved of hic rif1a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Murderer Bowling Still at. Large,

LONG BRANCH, N. J., Jan 23.--There was great excitement yesterday over rumor that Pete Bowling, the murderer of MT. Drexers servant, Robert Hamilton, had been capt ured. It seems that shiftless colored man. who gave his name as William J. Leonard, wandered into a Philadelphia station house last Thursday night and asked for 8 lodging His description accurately corresponded with that of Pete Bowling, and the officers sus- pected that he might be the fugitive. He ex- hibited the telltale broken finger and scar on the head. An officer went from this city, and it was at once discovered that he was not the missing murderer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Mountains of Snow.

M1LBANK, D. T., Jan.. 23.-Two passenger trains from Minneapolis that had been block aded have reached here, the first from the east since the 1Otf. Conductors report drift as high as the telegraph poles. Great fear. are entertained that the road may be perma nently closed until spring, in which case mucl suffering must be inevitable from the fue famine that would result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Fourteen Men Perish by Flame.

TOWER, Minn., Jan. 23.-Fourteen men perished in boarding house fire Saturday. Seven bodies have been taken from the ruins, and seven persons in addition are missing. Of the men taken from the ruins two were found lying together in one corner of the building in way that indicated they had suffocated in bed The extreme cold at the time, the thermometer indicating 40 degs. below zero, made the sufferings of those who escaped very great. The bodies of all the men taken out are burned to an unrecognizable mass, only the trunks remaining.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Contemplating Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Friends of MT. Sevellon Brown, chief clerk of the department of state, say that that gentleman contemplates rendering his resignation. Mir. Brown came here from Auburn, N. Y., with Mir. Seward, and has thorough knowledge of our govern mental affairs. He is socially popular, and, but for the desire of the successive secretaries that he should remain in the department, he would doubtless long before this have repre- sented the United States government in some prominent position abroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Disastrous Fire at msterdanl,

AMSTERDAM, N. F., Jan. 23.-At an early hour yesterday morning fire broke out in Fen cher & Co., s Novelty store on Market street. The flames spread rapidly, notwithstanding the strenuous efforts of the fire department, which turned out in full force. Fencher's Novelty store, the shoe store of John Pierson, he barber shop of c. M. Wood and A. W. Kline, D. Brands confectionery store, Nold's meat market, J. M. Lefer's grocery and a Chinese laundry were destroyed, together with all their contents The loss is not as yet known, but it will be heavy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Arrest of a Western Freight Thief.

DENNIsoN, Tex. Jan. 23.-Two of Capt Furlong's men, of the secret service, made a very important arrest in this city in the per son of William Clary, alias George Mowry, wanted in Chicago by J. W. Norton, chief of the Chicago and Northwestern service, on the charge of being the leader of aiband of freight car thieves there being eighteen indictments against him. Clary will be taken back to Illinois. He has been switchman in the Missouri Pacific yards in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Robbed and Thrown from a Train to Die.

Robbed and Thrown from q Train to Die.
 NEW HAVEN, Jan. 23.--The engineer on the passenger train arriving in this city from Springfield at $40 a. m yesterday discovered the body of Michael Tielney, of this city, lying in @ ditch beside the track short dis tancc from Meriden. The mans pockets had been ritled of their contents, and foul play is suspected. He had dragged himself forty feet from where he was thrown from the train or tossed by the engine. His jaw was broken and slight bruise was found on the head, neither injury being fatal. Death was causEaf br fretkinc.. a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
It Looks Like Murder.

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 23.-Early yesterday morning John Dockerey, 3s years old was found on Lloyd street, Fair Haven. The back
 of his head was badly cut, there was gash on his forehead, and he was otherwise badly
 wounded He was taken to the hospital and
 died there during the day. The coroner is in- vestigating the case, which looks like murder,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
A Chicago Tenement House Fire.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Fire yesterday morn ing gutted the four story tenement building, corner of Cottage Grove avenue and Oak wood boulevard, involving a loss of s45. 900. Eight families occupied the house, and there was great excitement attending their escape from the flames Miss Abbie Birdsal, the we'll known elocutionist, in fleeing from the house, fell into the cellar, and when found, two hours later, was badly frozen and in jured and may die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Perished in the storm.

LAMPAsAs, Tex, Jan 23.-It is estimated that 10000 sheep perished in the recent blizzard in this region. Eight hundred lay down in drizzling rain: the mercury fell and the flock froze as they lay. Sheep mortality will result in short wool crop.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Death of Mrs. John NIcCullourh,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Letitia Nc Cullough, widow of John Mccullough, the tragedian, died yesterday at her residence, No. 219 East Thompson street, Philadelphia. For some time past her health has been failing through intense sufferings from a cancer in the left breast. which was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Mccullough will be buried on Thursday in Mount Moriah ceme- tery, in the vault in which the bodies of her husband and son are laid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23

JOle uolnleS, the exchange clerk of the Fidelity bank. who was arrested
 for aiding Harper
 in wre ckin g the bank, has been set for Feb. r, but it will never take place. District At torney Burnett has stated that he in tends to have the case nolled. In this he expects to have the hacking
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
An Anarchist Shnf.

PARIS. Jan 23.-Louise E. Michel, the notorious Anarchist, was shot twice while addressing meeting at Havre, yesterday, by former lover, an Anarchist named Lucas. The assassin was nearly lynched by the audience. but was rescued by the police. The woman's condition is critical
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
A Nurderous Crook,

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Janes Johnson, alias "Jersey Jimmy" a noted pickpocket, who has long been terror to the police authori- ies from Maine to California, was yesterday arrested and locked up at police headquar- ters, being charged with probable murder, his victim being William Rogers, alias Ryan, alias Billy the Weasel" a member of noto. rious gang of crooks. Rogers, who is fatally stabbed, is in Bellevue hospital guarded as a nris0ne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Dr. McGlynn's Bitterness.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Thomas B. Preston a well known journalist, nephew of Mgr Preston presided over a crowded meeting o the Anti-Poverty society at the Academy o Music last night. Dr. McGlynn delivered al impassioned address on 1.-The Ecclesiastica Machine in American Politics" He was very severe upon Archbishop Ccrrigan, Mgr Pres tan and their associates, for their alleged in reference with the political privileges O Catholic citizens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23

A negotiable note raust be made payable either to bearer, or be properly indorsed by the person to whose order it is made. If the indorser wishes to avoid responsibility, he can indorse s'without recourse.n
 Demand notes are payable on presentation without grace, and bear legal interest, after demand has been made, if not so written. An indorser on demand note is holden only for lfnitsd time, variable in different
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
IocIxDort Very Much Apprieyed

LoCKPoRT, N. Y., Jan. 23.-In the report of the factory inspector of this state regard. ing the manufactories and industries employ ing help here, mention was made of dozen industries employing some 800 help. Nearly 3 500 men, women, young girls and boys art employed in thirty or forty trades. The resi- dents of Lockport are very much aggrieved over the small importance given the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
A Mormon Ridden on a Rail.

MORLEY, Mich, Jan. 23.-J. Robert How ards wife left him recently to follow Mor- mon missionary named Smith, Howard or ganized tar and feather brigade to deco rate the missionary, who appealed to the Howard City officials for protection. A no tice was served ox Smith advising him to leave the district within twenty-four hours or take the consequences. He showed some hes itation and was ridden on rail half mile.
 He then concluded to 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-23
Explosion on a Tugboat.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The boiler of the tugboat Zouave exploded in the harbor yes terlay, badly scalding several of the crew. All will recover except possibly Patrick Healy, the engineer who is in a very bad condition