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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
SAYS HE KILLED HIS WIFE,
The Startling Confession Made by a Mar
 in Louisville, Ky.

The Startling Confession Made by a Man
 in Louisville, Ky.
 LOUISVILLE, April 27. Adam Mugler, formerly of New York, now employed on the canal improvements here, asked officer Mur- ray on the street yesterday morning for a private talk. He was taken to the station house, and there told the story of a murder in which he figures as the principal character.
 "Eighteen years ago came to this country from Germany" he said. 1T located in New York city and was employed in blacksmith shop Near where I worked lived family named Myers, and they had one daughter, Katie. We became acquainted, and a year ago last November I married the girl. We went to live with her parents. at No. GA West Twelfth street, and everything went on smoothly. Soon, however, her parents began to create discord between us, and often we had open quarrels.
 "One day last May we had a quarrel It ended by my snatching a looking glass from the wall and smashing it over her head. She tured. I examined her and thought she was dead. I hastily put my clothes in a valise, and going down to the shop, drew my wages and bought ticket for Louisville. learned by the New York papers that my wife died month after struck her, and also that the police had sent out descriptions of me, offering large reward for my capture, so all the time I was in mortal terror. stood it as long as l could."
 Mugler is German, 33 years of age, feet inches tall, weighs about ITO pounds and his face smooth shaven, with the excep- tion of sandy mustache. He seems per fectly sane. He was locked up and the New York authorities notified
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
H.v.na's Confection Pedd1.r.

HevNna's Connection Pedd1ers.
 Musical and merry are the Havana dull ceros or street confection peddlera These are nearly all negro lads, and are the bright est of the Havana lowly street folk. A num- Dor of large concerns like "La Fuoeofia" and "El Buen Gusto" furnish tho sweets which are sold on commission by the dulceros They aro temptingly displayed on a light canjon de dulce, which confection box is daintily balanced upon the dulcero's head. Each one has on individual sonata call, or song, the effort being both to compel sales and advertise the maker of the wares. These songs arc most melodiously given, and arc always followed by the cry of ''Dul-cei Dul--ce" given in . piercing treble, and a list of tho wares, rendered with all the uno- tuous diablery of tho merriest negro min strelsy.-Edgar L. Wakeman in Now York Mail and Express
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
IVY CITY RACES.
First Day of the Spring Meeting-A Good
 " Begiuning.

First Day of the Spring Meeting-A Good
 ,- Beginning.
 WASHINGTON, April 27.-The spring meet ing of the Jockey club was inaugurated at Ivy City yesterday. The day was all that could be desired and the large attendance proved how greatly Washingtonians appre- ciate the sport. On the quarter stretch were sensators, representatives and government officers and all exhibited much enthusiasm. First race, purse $500, five furlongs; Brit tanic first, Vance second, Patrocles third; time 1:04. Second race, 3-year-olds and up- wards, one mile; Boaz first, Favor second, Valiant third; time 1:46 Third race, handi- cap sweepstakes, one mile; The Bourbon first; Bess second; Speciality third; time 1:46 Fourth race, selling, three-quarters of mile; Guardsman first, O'Fallon second, Rosalie third; time 1:l7. Fifth race, handicap steeplechase, regular course; Bob Miles first Elphin second, Will Davis third; time 4:3o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Six Years for Gripping a Man.

CHAMBERsaURG, Pa., April 27.-D. H. Mo Pherson, an itinerant preacher and medicine peddler, was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for the almost fatal shooting of Joseph Wiley, who laughed in church at Mo Pherson's preaching. McPherson, who halls from Washington, was member of the po- lice force there for years, and claims to have been on duty at the Baltimore and Potomac station when Garfield was shot. He was preaching at small church in the mount aims, when young Wiley laughed at some cranky statement in his sermon. Represent ing himself as United States detective, Mo- Pherson obtained a warrant for Wiley's arrest, directed to constable. He attempted to serve it himself. Wiley resisted, and McPherson shot him in the neck. His limbs are now paralyzed, and he is a cripple for life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
An Exhibition of Vanity.

Tho most glaring exhibition of human van- ity that ever saw was young man as he stood admiring the reflection of his we'll dressed figure in the glass of hearse. The hearse stood in front of an undertaking estab- lishment, and, being heavily draped on tho inside. it made first rate mirror. There he stood for several minutes adjusting his neck tie and turning his head in an admiring way from side to side, as unconcerned as if he had been standing in front of pier glass instead of a carriage for the dead. And this wasn't Ill. There was a caslet in the hearse, and his face was really reflected in one side of 1t -Buffalo Newa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A HIGH LICENSE VICTORY,
The Crosby Bill Passes the New York
 State Senate.

ALBANY, April 27.-Senator Russell, of Albany, was won over to the support of the high license bill. He made the seventeenth vote in favor of it, and it passed the senate yesterday after long debate. All the Demo- crats voted against it, and with them four Republicans of Buffalo; Worth, of Brooklyn; Coggeshall, of Oneida, and Sweet, of Waterloo.
 The bill was passed without amendments, and it now goes to the governor for his action. In the present shape the liquor license is from $500 to $1 .OOO, and the beer license from $1OO to $4OO.
 Many amendments were offered, and they were all defeated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A Big Failure in the Dry Goods Trade

A Big Failure in the Dry Goods Trade.
 NEW YORK, April 27.-Bradstreets an- nounces the failure of Clarke, Radcliffe & O., dry goods commission merchants, agents for the Globe Knitting company, the Rural hosiery mills, and the Clement hosiery mills. The liabilities are estimated at $500, ,OOO An assignment was made to F. B. Bard after the sheriff had closed the store on judgments for $175,000. The failure surprised the trade. There are rumors of defalcation. Russell Dart ST., financial manager, was not part ner. None of the firm could be seen. The assignee said he was unable as yet to say whether there had been a dedication. 4 branch concern in Brooklyn also assigned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

Canada Stirred by Seizures of Her sealers.
 OTTAWA, April 27.-There was sharp de- bate in the house on the Behring sea seizures by United States cruisers, and Sir Charles Tupper, of the government, declared, amid applause, that he had no doubt that full and prompt satisfaction would be obtained Mir. Mitchell, of the opposition, bitterly denounced the conduct of the United States cruisers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
He Is Starving Himself to Death.

CARTHAGE, Ills, April 27.-John S. Del ano, an aged bigamist now in jail at this place, says he will not be alive in two weeks. He has sent word to the state attorney that he will not leave the jail unless he goes feet foremost. Delano has steadily refused food or medicine for over six days, except in one instance, when he took bite of cracker and a cup of tea. He refuses to see a physician, and has been once or twice attacked with hemorrhage of the lungs. He is in an en- feebled condition, and will die if nourish- ment cannot be forced upon him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
The Brewers' Strike.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The brewing trouble situation remains unchanged. Bosses say they are entirely satisfied with the result of the investigation by the state board of arbitration and that the result is felt already as union men are applying for work in shoals. The investigation was continued to-day, the feature this morn ing being the exhibition of the flag of the Brewers union members to prove that the organization is not socialistic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
An Old Game.

There is surely nothing new under the sun. It is now learned that the gambling game in which tho players place coins on the ground before them and bet on the probability of . fly lighting on .: particular coin has bean known to tho people of Central Asia for ceu- turies, and is probably heritags that they have received from their prehistoric Aryan ancestors New York Evening World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

NEW YORK, April 27-The suit of Horn bostel vs. Kinney has been begun. Hornbos- tel claims S6O day since Jan. 1, 1880, from Kinney on an agreement made in 1878, by which he was to receive one cent for every pound of tobacco treated by process in vented by Hornbostel to remove the bitter taste, and made into Sweet Caporal" cigar cites. Kinney claims thBt in 1880 ne abro- gated the royalty contract, and that the name ''Sweet Caporal" was never a part of the contract Decison was reserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A Special Stake.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The New York Sportsman has opened special stake for Harry Wilkes, Belle Hamlin and Prince Wilkes, at S1,000 each, with s3, 900 added, winner to take S5,0Oo, second horse to save stake, G. w. Archer, of Rochester, to be stakeholder. Entries to close May 5, and race to be trotted at Rochester Driving park, July 4, best three in five to harness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
The Pope Only Condemned the Abuses.

The Pope Only Condemned the Abuses.
 BOSTON, April 27.-The editor of The Pilot, MT. John Boyle O'Reilly, has received from his special correspondent at Rome a cablegram stating that the reports sent forth from there, through agents of the London Chronicle, that the pope has condemned the plan of campaign, are false. The principle of the plan of campaign remains untouched. Certain abuses connected with the admins tration of the plan are, however, prohibited
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
The old Brother's Prayer.

A college student wa invited one Sunday to occupy the pulpit in little country church. After what be considered mas terly effort on the subject of "Lazarus and the Rich Man, be called on a good old brother to pray. and was somewhat electri- fed to hear the following: .Oh. Lordi we thank thee that we are not like this poor, despised beggar, Lazarus, who we've jest ben a listenin' tor'-Bostou Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A TOWN WIPED OUT.

Central City, Dakota, Visited by De- .. f.." structive Fire.
 DEADwooD, Oak, April 27-Fire origin ating an a bakery yesterday afternoon, at Central City was not got under control un- til the whole town was destroyed. Loss estimated as high as $2OO,OO with but little insurance. No lives were lost. The homeless and dependent on help from ad- jacent towns. Central City has about 1 ,0O0 inhabitants and is two miles from this place. 4 .r.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Weather Iudicaffonx

For Saturday, in eastern New York, east arn Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New England, cloudy to partly cloudy weather, with rain; slight thermal changes and brisk southerly to westerly winds, becoming high off the coast, and followed by lower tempera- ture and clearer weather
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A CIergyman shoots His Wife.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 27-The Rev. George H. Tlghman, colored preacher, shot and seriously wounded his wife. The ball entered her mouth and came out under the ear. The shooting occurred in front of one of the hotels, and a score or more of people were standing in the vicinity. The husband charges his wife with infidelity, and says that on Saturday he found her in com promising position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
A PRICE ON HIS HEAD,
Notorious Outlaw for Whose Capture
 S1O.OoOwas Offered.
BY PREss,N NEWS ASSOCIATION.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., April 27.-It is now certain that Frank Porter who met death at the hands of sheriff's posse while resisting arrest,i the man for whose capture the Mexican government offered $1O.OOO. He was in the Tucson train rob bery in April 1887, and was known as Tim berlin. After securing their booty, the robbers flew to Mexico where they com mitted numerous crimes. Porter was next hoard of at Sonocco county, where he was an accessory to the killing of Al Shipman. He was known as a murderer, horse and cattle thief and general desperado.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
An.u.rtns . Vegetarian.

Answ0TfnG V0EotAF1an. Bronson Acott was vegetarian, and often criticised meat eaters harshly: To one of them he declared one day that the eater of mutton becomes sheep, the eater of pork be- comes hog, etc. "And Is 1t also true," inr tsrposed the other, ''that the eaters of vegs- Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
WANTS TO GET OUT.

The Emperor Continues to Improve and
 Wants Fresh Air.
 BERLIN, April 27.-The o'clock bulle- tin from Charlottenburg this morning shows that the emperor is still improving. He breakfasted with good appetite and re- ceived several people during the morning. He is anxious to get out into the open air but his physicians advise him to remain quiet until his strength returns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
sfi.chievousya yaek Frost.

LyScHBURe, Va, April sz-Wednesdsy nights frost is estimated to have caused nearly Sl ,oO0 900 damage to fruits and vege- tables in Princess Ann, Nansemond and Nor folk counties The weather is warmer to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Machine Works Burned,

BOSTON, April 27.-The Atlantic machine works, corner of Boarder and Maverick streets, were burned, causing an estimated Joss of S150,0O0 Four workmen were in- jured; one of them, Robert Cassidy, will die. The fire is supposed to have been caused by the wires of an arc electric light The loss is probably covered by Insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
sa5, GOO for the Loss of His Foot.

MOBILE, Ala, April aT.-G. Hall, a brake man. obtained a verdict of S25, 900 damages yesterday against the Louisville and Nash. vile railroad company for the loss of foot by being knocked off a freight train by low t,,-sl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A New York City Blaze.

2NEw YORK, April 27.-The five story
 building 47 Walker street was partially
 burned last night Rosendorf 6 Co, whole sale dealers in underwear; J. s. Lesser & Co.,
 lace goods and curtains; Klatz 6 Co, dealers in trimmings and buttons, and M Jacobow- sky, leather goods, lose about s60,OOO. The loss on the building is SIS, 900; covered by in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
They Did Not Call on Carnegie.

NEW YORK, April 27.-The Rev. Father Hickey and the Presbyterian clergyman, Rev. Dr. Boyle, of Braddock, Pa, did not call on Andrew Carnegie in this city in refer ance to the trouble at the Edgar Thomson steel works, as was expected Mir Carnegie held conference with some gentlemen in his house, and was too busy to see reporters
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Japauschelx Can Send Him to Jail.

NEWPORT, R. L, April 27.-Unless Henry Bull, Jr., pays 900 damages in the suit won by Janauschek by Saturday he will be lodged in jail, where he can be kept six months if the actress pays his board. He can then swear out by taking the poor debtors oath. Bull will not pay, and if possible will prevent his rich father from paying for him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

DENVER, April a7.-B. & Robbins, assistant United States district attorney for Colorado, cut his throat yesterday, but will probably recover. He was Respondent over private troubles. He was formerly prominent poli- tician in Kentucky
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Another Grade Crossing Fatality

BROOKLYN, April 2I-A carriage, con- taining Mrs Julia Raynor and her daughter in-law, was struck by a train on the Atlantic avenue railroad at the crossing of Cumber- land street The driver and the ladies were thrown out, and Mrs Raynor was run over and killed. The others were injured, but will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A Boston Elopement.

BOSTON, April 27.-Nellie, the nineteen year old daughter of Mrs. Schewell, wealthy resident of Hotel Hoffman, has eloped with Tommy Casey, sixteen year old butcher boy. Miss Schewell is physician's daughter. She is stage struck.
 The whereabouts of the elopers is un-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Have Had ugh..of It.

CHICAGO, April 27.-"There will be no brickmakers' strike" said brick manufact- urer. 1.-The men are afraid of a reduction in wages, but no such reduction is conteu- plated The brick manufacturers will do anything to prevent any interference with the building interests Of the city"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Thinks Frederick Is Not Better.

Th1nk0
 NEW YORK, April 27.A cable dispatch to The Tr;hnne from London says; 'T get a oipher dispatch from Berlin which says that doubt arises as to the value of the recent ontimistic bulletin relative to the kaisers condition Although he is reported to be im- proving daily, it is noted that he no longer leaves Ris bed, and the impression is growing that . painful surprise is in store for the pub. Hcu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

Johnson Gets Another Lease of Life.
 HARRISBURG, Pa, April 27.-Samuel John son, of Delaware county, thecolored murderer of John Sharpless, who was to have been hanged May ?, has again been respited by the governor until July 12, in order that new evidence may be heard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
CIaveIond

Henry George Supports Cleveland.
 NEW YORK, April 27.-Henry George, in his paper, The Standard, this week advocates as the Democratic ticket Grover Cleveland for president and Roger Q. Mills for vice president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
4 War yes.eI i'm pIsires..

HALIFAX, N. S., April 25.-A war vessel, whose name cannot be made out, is ashore off Seatary Island, Cape Breton coast, and fast in the ice Communication with the island cannot be had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

Ex-COngressman Woodbridge Dead.
 V1ReENNEs, Vt., April 27.- Hon Fred erick s. Woodbridge, ex-congressman, ,died here last night, aged 70.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Very Funuy Work.

Very Funny Work.
 'sWhat's your businessr 'I feed the Hons in menageria" "Must be dreaIy work" " "On tho contrary, it's very funny. They keep the table in Q roar.eTown TopicA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27

Peru is making . bid for English end. grants, hand book of tho country having been extensively circulated h Engiand .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
Perpetrator. of Election Fraud. Sentenced

LANCASTER, Pa, April 27.-The Indian town election officers-five in number-con- victed of conspiracy and fraud at the Repub- lican primary election in May, lSs7, have been sentenced to an imprisonment of one year and two weeks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-27
A KANSAS CYCLONE.

A Woman Killed and Several Persons
 Seriously Injured. : PRATT, Kan, April 27.-The second cyclone which visited this place this spring struck the city last night. Mrs William Fisher was killed and several other persons were seriously injured by flying missiles.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-19
Shannon.
BY PETER FUNGLEFUsE.

Our farmers have been making
good use of the fine weather. Some
have commenced to plant corn and
others will begin next week. King
cotton's reign will be greater this
year than last.
Mrs. j. L. Shelton died OF con-
sumption last week and was buried
at Mt, Zion.
j. +. Vaughan of Bohemian was.
here Sunday.
j. Sam Graves of Pleasant HoI-
low was circulating among friends
here Sunday.
The order known as the farmers
alIlance is ON boom here. We
nave over forty members and they
are still coming in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cofyman were
visiting at A. s. Campbel's Sun
day.
M. B. Harwell has gone to Deca-
tur to help build up the infant city.
Hurrah for Bob Taylor and The
CITIZEN.
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Campbellsville.
BY SCRIBBLER.

Our letter failed to reached you
in time last week.
Our farmers are ready for plant
ing cotton. Wheat, oats and rye
are looking we'll.
Mr. Cowan spent several days in
Nashville last week buying goods.
He returned home Tuesday accom-
panied by Miss Emma PicksBs who
will spend a week OF Two with US.
Miss Matte Sanders il. on the
siok list this week.
Mrs. Malin1a Horne is some bet.
ter a. ..aais writing.
A little child of Mrs. John Pryor
has been quite sick.
Miss Lena Tfdwell returned
home Friday at IL o'clock having
been summoned to the bedside of
her sister, Miss Adelaide who was
dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Adelaide was much better
Sunday, and Miss Lena II j., scboo1
agaia. -
Pc
-. John Paisley was summoned
to the bedside Of his sister, Mrs
James Braly, near Bohemian, Sat
urday. Mrs. Paisley accompanied
him, and Miss Ssllie went dow
Sunday.
Il We must announce the sad in
,elligence Of another death in on
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Beth 81.
BY ANON.

Items of news are scarce. The
weather is just lovely. Farmers
very busy. Merchants are having
a quiet time during the rush of the
farmer.
An exciting incident happened
on j. G. Smiths farm near here
last Wednesday. Ed. Lumpkins
was bedding cotton ground that he
bad listed before the rain, when
1.-the earth suddenly gave away,
swallowing the mule, which hap
pened to go in tail foremost, leav-
ing the harness, pillow and Lump
kins on terra firma. The alarm was
quickly communicated and about
twenty of Mr.. Smiths neighbors
gathered, and dug down and suc-
ceeded in excavating the unfor;u-
nate mule which had gone down
about fifteen feet below the surface.
Candidates are too numerous to
mention. One of them afoot asked
one of our farmers permission to go
through his premises. The farmer
readily acquiesced, as the roads
were too much crowded for all Of
them to travel with comfort.
The Blair bill be settled Saturday
night by our behaters. We will let
our congressman know the result.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-04-19
BRANNAN& SMITH

vile Academy is visiting her many
school friends.
The cotton crop was nearly all
planted the past week and is the
largest for years. The two past
floods have taught our people that
they raise cotton at the sacrifice of
their land. 1t will have to be aban-
doned.
There never was better pros
pect for all kinds of fruit. There is
heavy crop of peaches already set
and the apple bloom was never
finer.
Geo. S. Tate is making prepare
ton to remodel and build himself q
fine house.
Col. Black of Franklin, KY, who
bought $50 1l00-pound steers from
j. W. Fry, was here this week and
shipped two cars to Louisville. He
still has number of cars here yet
feeding.
Hogs are dying badly with chol-
era aud those who have them are
scared and selling everything that
will do. 1t is feared next year we
will have no hog with our hominy.
r. c. Adams is finishing a new
dwelling, iona Kelsey, architect,
the builder.
J Rev. d. L. Bridges by request
will reproduce his sermon preached
on baptism during the debate.
The occasion will be communion
service at the Cumberland church
the 9Th Sunday in April.
Rev. W. H. Groves and Elder j.
P. Boyd 60 to presbysery ct Colum-
bia this week.
Mr.. Wormack who has been run
ming saw mill here for several
years has his mill on the track to
remove. He thinks he will go to
Alabama,
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Abernathys' Academy.
BY r. M.

This week will end the fourth
month of our school. The next
month will be spent in reviews and
preparing for the close. Quite an
extensive program has been selec-
ted and the preparations are pro-
crossing rapidly.
Edwin Fogg spent Sunday at his
home near Aspen Hill.
Clarence Birdsong is in school
again after an absence of two weeks
The following pupils received
distinctions: Pointer Brady, Sam
Alternately, jr., Claude Finley, Lam
beth Fogg, Will. Simpson, Willie
Brownlow and Miss Ida Alternately
Messrs. Pink Phillips and Will
Shores were up Monday last, to
visit our school.