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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
SUNK IN THE PACIFIC
THE STEAMER CITY OF CHES- A.. TER RUN DOWN.
OVER TWENTY LIVES LOST.
PANIC REIGNED AMONG THE PAssEN
 GERS AND CREW.

The Collision Occurs Just at the Entrance to the Golden Cate-The Mongoii"n Crew Forced to Lower Boats "t the MuzzIes of Officers Pistols-Five Min utes from the Crash and All Was over.
 SAN FRANCIsCo, Cal, Aug. 23.-1he steamer Oceanic from the Orient ran lnIo and sunk the steamer City of Chester a' the entrance to the Golden gate ycsteruhy morning. The City of Chester carried seventy cabin passengers, of whom seven. teen were drowned. Three of the crew ol the vessel were also lost
 The Oceanic was just entering the harpor when the collision occurred. She carried eighty cn bin passengers, while lVo Cnl- nese were stored away in tho steerage' The City of Oh ester, which is propeller engaged in the coast ting trade, had cleared from San Francisco and was bound 1or Eureka, port ou the coast to the north' when the collision occurred.
 The big ocean steamer crashed into the bow of the propellor, staying big Eole Ill the bow. The water poured in the rent Ill great volumes, and the unfortunate pro- pellor sunk within a few minutes.
 Immediately after the collision there was
  vessels. The passengers on board the City of Chester, in their terror, rushed to the desks, and ln the confusion interfered with the officers, who were endeavoring to Ret the lifeboats off to save the passengers. The crew, which was composed mainly oI Mongolians, were also terror stricken, ana paid no heed to the orders of the officers.
 For moment it seemed as if none of the passengers or crew of the propeller would escape drowning. Captain Wallace drew his pistol, and leveling it at some of the Mon- golian crew, o<dered them to lower away a boat and load it with passengers. The cer- tainty of being shot frightened the Mon golians back to 6 realization of their dutles and they hastened to obey orders
 The other officers on board the Chester followed the example set by Captain Wal lace, and under their direction the re- mainder of the boats were lowered and all the passengers who were lowered on deck were taken off the steamer in safety
 The Oceanic backed away from the pro pellor and was then brought to stop. Her boats were lowered, and some of the pas seneers of the City of Chester who had been thrown into the water or in the!r ter TOT had jumped overheard, were plckeu up and put aboard the Oceanic.
 Seventeen of the passengeus of tho City of Chester, who had fallen into the water immediately after the collision, and three of the crew were drowned. Inc rescued were brought back to this city.
 The names of the cabin passengers drowned are as follows: q. W. Anderson, Oakland, Cal, Mrs. $. E. Prater, San Diego. Cal, Mrs C. H. Haney, Eureka, Cal, J. A, Hampton and wife, Virginia, Neb., C. T, Davis and his niece, Napa, Cal, J. Grear, Mrs. Meech, Mrs. Porter. The following members of the crew went down with the vessel: E. R, Chambers, steward, R. Full ton, Adam Richmond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
TWO KILLED, vERAL lNJU RED
Singular Accident Dnrins the q. ;. E.
 Parade nt Big Bradford. Pa.

Singular Accident Daring the G. ;. R.
 Parade Ht Big Bradford. Pa.
 Bic BnADFoRp, Pa, Aug. 23.-Two men were instantly killed and several others injured by the explosion of an iron ptpe on the balcony of Dr. Reiu's office last night. The pipe was ila@ @provlsed as feeder for red and blue tire p~slS:. tue powder drop ping through tic piNe ~nlo projecting natural gas torch.
 The pipe exploited with Ge&tcnTPg noise, shatterng part of the balcony anc splitting the plpe into fragments.
 One of the living pieces of iron struck Robert Hurley. who was standing on the opposite slde of ti,e street, tear1ng away the whole top of i~ head, killing kim instantly W. l.. Gurus. of Kew City, was also struck with oRe of the hylng fragments, as was also Ed. Duel of this city. Duel died almost in- stantly. Curtis is still alive, but will die. NJ. Albert had an arm blown of, and Mrs. M.Cumber lost nag.
 Several women ana children were more or less injured, but the r pames and the extent of their injuries conpGt be ascer- tained.
 The exrlosion occurred on the maia thorourhfGre, where thousands of people had congregaead to witness the night pa rade of the G. A. E.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23

BKIDaEPoRr, Conn, Aug. 3.-More rain fell during the storm Tuesday night than on any occasion in the history of the city. The engine of the train for New York dashed into pond formed in Park avenue cut and the firebox being open, steam rushed through the boiler draft pipes ard out or the open furnace door, scalding both engineer and fireman.
 PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23-The tug K. L. Cain, belonging at this port, was caught in watcrspout near Chester, Pa, and badly wrecked. She lost her pilot house and smolle-stack. Captain Chris tan, who was in the pilot house, was carried overheard and narrowly escaped drowning, being rescued by passing steamer.
 The killed are Theodore Bruce, black smith; William Walter, employed by Neb- low Brothers ironworks; John Collins, Samuel Pettitt and Charles Johnson all of Penn's Grove, N. J., who were drowned while sailing up tho river to Wilmington. The most seriously injured are William Turner, Mrs. David Leutz, Charles Cath carts 3-year-old child, Jnmes McNeif1, Charles Cathcurt and two children named Foster.
 COTTAGE CrrY, Mass, Aug. 23.-The gale from the Northeast was very severe A cat boat came ashore and was demolished The large bathing float at the pavilion went out to sea. An unknown three-master Is fast on Hedge Fence. The indications are that many boats in Vine yard Haven have suffered badly.
 READING, Pa, Aug. 2s.-The heavy rain of Tuesday night caused 8 thirteen foot flood in the Schuylkill river at this point The water is higher than it has been since the great flood of 1879. The low lands, south of Port Clinton, and in the Northern Berks, along the Maiden Creek, and Tulpehocken are covered with water, and much damage is reported to the corn and potato crops. A special from Stating ton says that some of the State Quarries are badly flooded and it will take a mon tn 1 before operations can be resumed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
WASAlNGTON NEWS
WHAT IS BEING DONE IN
 CONGRESS-.
ANOTHER BILL ON TRUSTS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF THOSE CONNIE CITED WITH THEM.

A Bill Granting Pension of S3,5 800 to
 the Widow of Gen. Sherldan-The Claim
 of the L'Abra Silver Mining Company
 Against ico---Confereuce Report on
 the Army Appropriation BilI---RuIIding
 Association Stocks Taxable.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-In the Senate Mir. Sherman (Rep O., from the Commit tee on Foreign Relations, reported "a con- siderable mass of information accumu- lated by that committee in relation to Can ada in the execution of their instructions of the 9th of March last, and asked that Gas the same subject had since been re- ferred to a sel ect committee) the docu- ments and papers be turned over to it and the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from its further consideration. So ordered.
 MT. Morgan (Dem., Ala.) offered a reso- lutiou (which was referre4 ,n the Commit tee on Contingent ExpHne>s> mstructing the Committee on Forc!gn Relations to take testimony and hear arguments in the mat ter of the claim of the L'Atr; Silver Min ing Company against Mexico.
 The Senate bill appropriating $75, ,Oo0 for 8 public building in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
 Ane ulll granting al pension to the WluOW of Gen. Sheridan. It is the bill introduced by Senator Farwell, but has been amended by the Senate Committee so as to fix the rate of pension at S3, ,50J
 Mir. Reagan (Dem. Tex. introduced a bill to define Trusts and provide for the pun !shment of persons connected with them (being a substitute for hls former bill on the same subject), and 1t was referred to the Judiciary Committed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Gen. Harrison's Va ion.

PUT-1N-BAE. LAKE ERIE, O., Aug. 3, -
 The steam yacht Sigma Of Toledo, arrived here with Gen. Harrison and party on board. Owing to high winds and heavy sea the yacht did rot stay a1 Middle Bass, but came urcyt to Putin Bay, and came tc anchor. Laie in the evening the wind abated and tue yacht went to Middle Bass. and landed the distinguished party. The General stood the trip brGvely, though somewhat fatigued after his trip to To- ledo. General Harrison positively declined to talk politics and settled town in the Berlin cottage. where he will remain for two weeks the guest of the Middle Bass ,lnnh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Thrashed a Federal Witness.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Aug. o3.-Charles and Calvin Denny, brothers, and Walsh Silbey, Uplanders, were brought to thls city last night, charged with brutaIly thrashing man named Henry Ragsdale in Douglas county week ago. Ragsdale was a wit ness in the Federal Court at Jefferson City last spring and the Uplanders, who are ex-Bald knobbers, have it in for him be- cause he testified against them. Charles Denny escaped from his guards when about to enter the court room last night Warrants are out for several other mem bers Of the gang. Ragsdale will probably
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Death of a We'll Known Journalist;

Bosrox, Aug .:3.-Altred G. Harlow. special White Mountain corresp >ndent of the Boston Herald died at the Fayoian House yesterday, aged 45. He mad served as New York correspondent of the Boston FoSt New England ManasaF Gf the American Press Association, reporter and tele- graph editor of the Boston Ifasel}tr and upon the editorial department of tue Bosr ion Herald He ranked high among New England journalists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
s. R. POSTS SUSPENSION.
A Favorable Statement of His Affairs-No
 Trouble In the ProduCe Exchange.

AHouoAe HI 'he Il Houu'S
 NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Produce Ex- change gallery was crowded yes terday with curious people who looked tor panic ill wheat. Just before the days business began the Grain Trade was called together and MT. Thomas A. Mcintyre stated that Mir. Post had asked him to state that he would wave the rules and allow them to close out his contracts at the opening stead of waiting for tue call, and that if yesterdays prices were m&in- tained MT Post would be able to settle dol lar for dollar, and avoid maklpS an assign ment This proposition was accepted at once, and the members rushed to the floor where they kept the market ill q lively state of agitation until the hour of the daily call. MT. Post stated that he was short million and half bushels of wheat and long S0O,00O bushels of corn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Repealing Sinking Fund Laws.

WAsHINGToN, D. C., Aug 23.-Mr. Beck has introduced ill the Senate bill re- pealing all sinking fund laws, also pro posed amendment to the House Tariff bill suspendlng these laws. The Sinking Fund, he said, was maintained for no other pur- pose than to keep up taxes and to put money in the pockets of bopdholders, by enabling them to combine together and put up the price of bonds. Within five months they had put Up the price of bonds five per cent, and would put it up fifty per cent. within year unless tue Sinking Fund law was repealed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
A Very Large Docu ment.

WAsHINGToN, D. C., Aug, 23 The Secre- tary of the Navy has transmitted to the Senate the information called for by Sena- tor Chandler's resolutions relating to the construction or tue so-called Roach crus- CTS, and for other plans aud contracts. The information filled about 30,uOO pages of manuscript, anu piled up on the floor stood SIX feet high. It took fourteen men seven months to compile it, and it will sent to Congress from an executive de- ort onDt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Nominated By the President.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-The President has sent the following nominations to the Senate: Joseph W. Preston, of Georgia, to be Indian Agent at Tule River Agency in California; Thomas McCunnif, of Cobra do, Indian Agent at the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Agency in Colorado; Charles F. Templeton to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Dakota.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Bills Made Laws.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-The President has approved the bill for public building at Jackson, Mich, the acts for the relief of Jesse Coe, William Gray, William Lavery, Nancy G. Alexander. John W. Durr, John Mckiernan, and James Mclaughlin, and the acts granting pensions to Susan Edson, Alvis J. Hockey, Maggie A Ward, and William Collingsworth. The act for m- proving the mouth of the Brazos River in Texas has become a law without the Presidents signature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
The Hake's Family Rcuuion

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Aug. 22.-The sec ond annual reunion of tho Hake's family of the United States is was held here yes terday, some POO members being present. All but four of the Northern States and Territories arc represented Dr. Flakes of Pennsylvania is the family historian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
West Virginia Republicans.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug. 23.-The Re publican State Convention has nominated the following candidate for State offices: Gen. N. Golf, of Harrison cou uty. now re- presenting the First District in Congress, for Governor; Wm. F. Hubbard of Ohio county, for Attorney General; George NJ. Bowers, of Berkley county, for Auditor; :; Hiram L. Lewls, of Clay county, for 1rea. surar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
THE PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE.
Postmaster-GeneralD DickInson's Efforts to
 Have the Contract Extended.

10
 Have the Contract Extended.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23.-The Oceanic Company's local agents have received from Washington the information that Postmaster-Generat Dickinson had stated 1t would be possible for the United States to give $50,0Oo to an American steamship company during the coming yAlr for main taining the mail service between this coun- try and New Zealand and New South Wales
 The agents immediately cabled this to the Colonles, and it is understood that they have reason to believe that on the strength of this promised assistance from the United Stats the Colonial Government will extend the mall contract with the Oceanic Company, which expires next November for one year, and it is hoped that with the cooperation of the United States the term may be extended to five years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Massachusetts Politics.

BOSTON, Aug. 23.-The Democrats have decided to hold their first ratification meeting September in Fremont Temple, and Representative Mills has consented to speak.
 The Republican State Convention has been called to meet September F in Ere mont Temple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
AssIfvan Shot in the Thumb.

BosToN, Aug. 23.-At Nantashet John l..
 Sullivan held & twenty-five cent p,ece for
 Dun Murphy. a hotel keeper to shoot at
 ten puces Murphy m2sed the coin and
 tore the flesh of Sullivan's thumb and forefiuger. Sullivan will be unable to fight for some time to come.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
The Army Appropriation Bill.

WAsHINGToN, D. C., Aug. 23. Tho Con- ference report on the Army Appropriation bill was presented in the House, and led to a long discussion, The bil as agreed upon ill Conference carries $29,5Sl, 900, about four millions more than was appropriated by the bill as it passed the House. This increusl grows out of the Senate amendments for tho estab- Hshment of a gun factory and for the pur- chase of steel for heavy ordnance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Ex-Congrsssman Eyerhart Dying.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 23-Ex-Con- gressman James B. Everhart lies at his home in this city at the point of death from dysentery. He has been sick for two weeks, and now the physician in charge has but little hope ot his recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
RniIdinc Association Stock TaSahle.

WAsHINGToS, Aug; &-'rhe District At tarney was appealed to some tune ago to determine whether stock in Building Asso- cations was taxable. He has advised the assessor that the tax can aud should be taxed. If this decision is enforced the Equitable Association alone will have be- tween SIP, 0J0 and S14, 600 per annum to pay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
A Computer Wanted.

WASHINGTON, Aug 23-An examination will be held at Washington on August 31 aud September for the position of Com- outer, the vacancy to be immediately filled, being in the Nautical Almanac Office, Navy Department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Rs1eased ny the Indianapolis.

lSntANArSzIs, Ind, Aug. 23.-Shomberg and EsterbrpSk have been released by the Indianapolis Baseball Club. The former has purchassd q livery stable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Valuable Horses Killed by Lightning.

CHEYENNE, W.T., Aug. 23-A herd of blooded horses, owned by George D. Rains ford, the well-known horse raiser, was struck by lightning Friday last. Eighteen animals, valued at SEQ, 900, were killed out right. Rainsford, who was in the vicinity, was badly iniure q, but is recovering.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Looking for & Runaway Wife.

BUFFALO, N. sY., Aug. 23.-Henry c. Mcneil, well-to-do resident of Batavia was in this city to-day search of his wife who eloped with a negro baLjo player named Charles Jackson on Sunday last. The police assisted him in searching the negro quarters for the couple but failed to find them and Mcneil returned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
PRODUCE MARKET
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter-Marlet weak. Creamery, Eastern, l9a2Ic; Western, IS c. 2oac: Elgin ca c, imitation, l5c al7c; Dairy, East ern, half fir kin tubs, l6 al9 c: Eastern Welsh tubs Q: Western, l4al5lsc: factory, fresh, l2 q l3yac. June packed, l2c.al4c.
 Cheese-Market weak. Factory, New York; cheddar, SlSc.a sac: Western, fiat, 71ScaSc. Creamery--New York, part skins 6a6@@c. State
 Rggs--Market steady. Fresh, Eastern irsts False: Canadian, 1rsts, Hal7Ikc; Western hrsts, l61&alTc,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
DetroitS. 4: Indianapolis, ? |.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23.-When Buriicll struck out in the ninth inning, retiring the side, every man in the Detroit team on the field and on the bench, Watkins included, fell on the ground and lay there for tally two minutes. It killed them to break the long string of defeats. The day wGs an ideal one for outdoor sports, and d good sized crowd witnessed the game. Both pitchers were effective at critical points, and several times, although the bases wore full on either side, they were prevented from scoring. Hanlou was spiked m the second inning by BassetI, Bcatin taxing his place. The score:
 DctroitS. ..............O 0 N--& Indianapolis. S........ 70 l 0 0 0 Q U ,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
BASEBALL LINTELLtGENCE.
Now Works, ChiCnGos, pittsb"rGs, Dctroits
 and Eostons Win Yrat erdaN.

New Works, ChicnGos, Pittsb"rSs, Dctroits
 and Isostous Win Nest ertIay.
 WAsuiNGToN, Aug. 2&-The members of the New York nlne were introduced 10 Pres Ident Cleveland yesterday morning by Amos J. Cummings in the East Room of the White House. Tho President was invited to witness the game Ill the after noon but declined owing to pressing bus- ness.
 The Giants applied the whtewash brush to the Senators, and did it nicely i'll the game in the afternoon. Tha fielding fcu- lures were the wor;I of Daily. Richardson, Ward and Shoch. The Senators d.un't do much batting. They only made three hits in tue game, and ten of them famed thcm- selves out over Wclch'S puzzling curves. On the other hand. tho Glauts buttcd N- ciously and kept the outtielders on the run all the time. Besides seven long hts that were captured With difficulty the Giants made eleven safe hits for nineteen bases. Danny Richardson led with three and Ar thur Whitney was the next with two. JIm Whitney claims to be sick man, and Il IS known did not desire to go Into tue box at all. Under the circumstances there is some excuse 10" the severe pounding he received Score:
 New Works ...........2 3 0 o 0 - WaShingtons. s.........O U O-O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23

The New York Firemens Convention in ssssion at Cortland decided to hold their convention next year at Hittsburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
4 Church Tower Falls with a (

4 Church Tower Falls with Crash. "
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.--The tall and beautiful tower on the new Church. of the Covenant fell with tremendous crash, taking with it the entire front of the edl- fee. The loss is Sl5, ,OOO to S20,OO0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Pittsburgs. 10; Chicagos. :.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 23.-Nearly 5,0}0 people saw the second game. BorChers has much to learn before he is success as d pitcher. Morris was effective until the nnth ln- ming, when he was hit for four sInges, which, With an error by Smith, yielded four runs. The score:
 ChicagO.............2 0 U 4--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.--For New England, Eastern New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, fair, cooler, winds diminishing in force.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Closing

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Money on call to-day Upper cent.
 STOCK MARKET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
tNtflCr G;:;liv

. At Cnrm2ati- C2vo'aTl&, 2; Cnr.n- natIs, Q. 3asI uits- -CtcVrtaui,. T.: tu- cinu0ts, l. ,.!rors Cj"v ..ulus, .; H. cinnatjs, G. B.,vor:cs Mu"IAe a'.d t<,,,&#u; Bake!y and Sny Ter. Ump,ra ~E,.vru.ou.
 At huuS&s CltN-kan,as C;tNS. 1; B.:Itl- morcs, f. B>sN hts kausu, tltlS. c.; Baltjmores, $. Errors k tnSls C :.s, :; BaltlmCres. l. BHttor!rs Ii rtlAitn ind Donohue; Cunningham and p'B..ra. Um- pire-DoCschcr.
 At Sl. Louis-St. Louis. {; iror.,lyu. 2. Base hits-St. Lotus, 6; HroJ.llyut. l. F. rors-St. Louis, t; Brooklyus, |. Batter ies King and Boyle; Hugh amt Bushong Umpre- Goldsmith.
 At Newark -Newarl1s, 5; Flmlras. }. towns, i.
 At ButfAlo-Buffalos, ;; Troy, >
 At Rochestor-Roc i; Syracuse, 2
 At Albany Albany, 1; London 6.
 At Hamltop-Hamilton, 6; Toronto, II.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
Chicngos. C: pittsburss, ,.

PITTsBURG, Aug. 9. 22.-Tuesday's post poned game was played yesterday commencing at , o'clock, and the visitors won by superior work with the stick Staley, while not hit hard, was unGortu- nate in the fourth inning, in allowing thom to bunch their hts. Coupled with MIllcr's ragged support, four runs was the result, two of them being earned. krork kept what hits were made off him scat .cr;,l,. He was well supported by Flint. Eyln's ba;- ting was tho feature of tho 4aMc Att2nd- ance, about 8, 300. Tho scoro
 Chicagos. .,..,...,,.....u 0 0 Q x--6 PittSburgS, .....,..,...0t Q 0 3 a U--3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
ES@-~- Bostons. 8: PhiIad>I2hia<. g.

PHLADELPH1A, Aug. 23. Garrison was too much for the home players, whIio the visitors blttcd Sanders at will !ue Bas- tons fielding was remar&ably clean "nl sharp. For the PhlLes, DolcGau;F rov- cred stc'ni b@s3 in goo3 aAu:.>-. :n x ut.- ver's catch'Hr was very %oouD N&irut'Nu's umpjring generally favored the no&.r club. The score:
 Bostous .... ..........O ! u u 1--l Philaurl pHla ......... u 0 O t--i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-23
FIRST GAME.

PlTTsHrRG, Aug. 23. - The first gonl between the Plttsburgs aud Chica~os |, suited in the following score:
 PittSburg ............0 . 4- Chicago ..........3 0 Q 0 Q O 4--
, 1888-07-07
S'THE AV9gD
s tristiansied ~. Srpi
Saturday, 9TH July, 1888.

The notice which we publish today from
the Jubilee Committee, read with the
translation of the Royal Resolution, and
the translation from Dagbladet, will be
sufficiently understood without any expla-
nation on our part. We would only remark
that the suggestion contained in the last
named article seems to US an excellent one;
but it has been anticipated in St. Croix by
the form first given to the proposal here,
and We hope Wednesdays meeting will
only result in confirming the steps already
taken, even if it may be necessary to make
some formal change.