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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
cHAMBERLAIws OPPORTUNITY.

The Toronto Globe Furnishes the Birming-
 ham Statesman with Points.
 TORONTO, Jan. k-The Globe, in leader headed s'Mr. Chamberlain Enlightened" 1" says:
 sMr. Chamberlain must have ascertained in Canada that the people are unanimously for large measure of reciprocity, and that most of the opposition to the latter comes not so much from hostility to continent al free trade as from doubt whether it can be obtained on terms that will leave Canada's political institutions undisturbed.
 ''If the United State4 congress would adopt the Butterworth bill it is extremely unlikely that even tue Tory government ol Canada would dare refuse the proffered boon. At present the movement for com mercial union on this side of the line is blocked by the natural fear that the other side may make no practical response. The government at Washington may be simi- larly doubtful of the Canadian mean ing. With his knowledge of the state of feeling in, Canada Mr. Chamberlain is in a position to attempt the truly diplomatic work of bringing to an agreement two parties that desire a settle ment, but do not know enough of each others mind to venture on distinct propositions. Should he actively exert himself to further reciprocity in the largest degree consistent with CaLada's status, lie will earn the grati- tude of this country. Should he succeed he will be justly ranked with the greatest bene- fac
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
A WoMAN's VENTILATION.
Developments Expected in a
 Will Contest Case.

VIII SOHCcSt NaSes
 NEWPORT, R. l., Jan. 5---Newrort is pre- pairing for sensational trial, which will re- veal the skeleton i'll the, closet of very respectable family, and which in many ways has not it's equal in the records of the courts. Some time ago a young lady died who was directly connected with very respectable family residing on the Island. Her name was Miss Etta Albro, and she had an interest to the extent of several thousand dollars in an estate in Middletown. After her death it immediately became known that she had made will in favor of colored man named James Hazard, who belongs to a family of negroes in the Narragansett county of this state. The mother of Miss Albro at one time handsome woman, lived in the same house as Hazard. Directly after it became known that Miss Albro had made will in favor of Hazard an inquiry was made by the coroner into the cause of her death, but nothing was elcited to show foul play. The provision of the will in which she disposed Of her property gave it for life to her mother, and then in fee simple to Hazard. Now fierce contest is to be made over the probating of the will, and there will doubtless be soma sensational and heart rending revelations. Ex-United States Sen- ator Sheffield has been engaged to contest the will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
His Rodv Torn to Pieces.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. Civilian Fender was literally torn to pieces in an accident at Avery's blow factory here yesterday. He operated large steam hammer in the black smiths shop. The belting became disar- ragged, and Fender climbed upon the machine to fix it. Suddenly the belting slipped to it's proper position, and before he could save himself his clothing was caught by the rivets, and he was whirling around the shaft. His legs was torn from his body, and hurled a distance of twenty feet. Then an arm was jerked off, and every time the wheel went round the crunching of the bones could be heard as the body struck against the beam above It was almost two minutes before the other employees recovered themselves sufficiently to stop the machinery. Death was instantaneous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
wrecked bv an Exp1osion.

DUNKIRK, N. Y., Jan. 5.-The boiler in Burnham's mill, in Cassadaga, small viii lage twelve miles from here, exploded yes. terday afternoon The explosion was caused by turning the inspirator upon an empty boiler The mill was leveled to the ground, and large amount of property in the vicin- ity was damaged. George Burnham, fire man, was found about three rods from the mill, covered with the debris. He was badly cut and bruised, both legs were broken, and he cannot live. Herman Burnham, propri- stor was badly hurt about the face and body. Walter Whitney, mill hand, was thrown long distance and badly hurt, but not fatally injured. A passer-by, Harrison Gleason, was hit on the head by portion of the boiler and knocked down. He is badly injured. Pieces of the boiler were sent through the air for hundreds of feet, aEd, falling, crashed through buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
The Maryland Legislature.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan 5.-The general assembly of Maryland was organized yesterday by the election of George Peter, of Montgomery, as president of the senate, and George M. Upshur, of Worcester, as speaker of the house of delegates. Governor Lloyd's mess age was read in the afternoon. He reports a balance in the treasury at the end of the fiscal year of $6s2, ,023. 20. He advises a re- vision of the election laws. The militia is in better condition than formerly. He advises the state to hold on to its Baltimore and Ohio stock, and suggests the reorganization of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal; also the continuance of the Susquehanna and Tide water canals
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Knights of Labor Sentenced.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Jan. 5.-In sen tencing yesterday the Knights of Labor who assaulted T. J. Newland, of PIainfield, be- cause he refused to join the or,!er, Judge Cowenhoven used strong language. He ex- pressed himself as astcunded at the verdict of the jury convicting the men only of simple assault. eff this was not all atro- cious assault" he said, ''there never was one. It was atrocious, brutal, cowardly. unpro- voked, and almost cost the complainant his life. It is not the fault of tLe men before me that he was not killed" Thomas Conway and John Hogan, the leaders of the attack, were sentenced to two years Imprisonment at hard labor-the full length of the law and William McNamara was sent to prison for eighteen months The others received brief sentences
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Arrested for Murder.

NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-John Foley, aged 20 Denny Kearney on Christmas day, 1886. The polio have been keeping two or three suspected parties in sight ever since the mur- der, but not till now has sufficient evidence been obtained. J. J. Murphy, a crook, who was one of gang whom Kearney was with on the night of the murder, has finally been forced by the detectives to admit that he witnessed the murder. He says Foley stabbed Kearney during quarrel over the division of some stolen goods. Foley, on being shown Murphy's statement, confessed that he killed Kearney, but he claims that it was done in self defense Murphy is also under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
$55, ,oOo, 900 for the Ship Railway.

oIrTsBURG, Jan. 5.--Ex- Congressman AL exander Cochran, formerly of this city, passed through Tuesday night his way from St. Louis to Washington. Mir. Coch- ran is the solicitor for the Tehauntepec Snip Railway company. In speaking of the pro gress of the project, he said: II expected to meet Col Andrews at the depot here, but See he has not come. He vii. shortly leave fer Englan The object of his visit is to get a number of capitalists in that country to invest in the ship railway stock. The company will be run under the present char ter, which we obtained from New York state. The sum of $55, ,O0O, 900 will be re- quired to build the road. We find we can not raise it all in this country, so Col. An drews is going to make an effort to do so in md
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
To Improve the Canals.

ALBANY, Jan. 5.-The subcommittee of the Canal union conferred with Superin- tendent Shanahan yesterday in reference to the $1 900, GOO to be asked from the legisla- ture for the improvement of the canals. The conference was g lengthy one. and the apportionment of the sum fully agreed upon. For the Erie canal $500, 900 is asked. or this sum $35O,OOO will be used for the the extension of fourteen locks, and $25o, 900 for the s'bottoming out" of the canal. For the improvement of the Champlain canal $2O0, 900 will be appropriated. The remain ing $lO0, 900 to be asked for will be divided equally between the Cayuga, Seneca and Black river canals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
THE ROCHESTER EXPLOSION.
Sensational Evidence by a Former Em-
 ploye of the Vacuum Oil Works.

sensational Evidence by a Former Em-
 ploye of the Vacuum Oil Works.
 ROCHESTER, N. Y., Jan. 5.-A considerable sgnsation was created in the corouer's in- quest in the Naphtha explosion case last eveiing y the testimony of A. A. Miller. a former superintendent of the Vacuum Oil works. He described various explos. ons md leakages which he alleges occurred at the oil works during his stay there, and also testified that a number of sewers trained into the old canal, and that oil had escaped into the canal through them. He said that while he was at the works each of the light oil tanks was provided with a valve by which the oil and sediment could be drawn nff into ditch which flowed into the canal He al % testified that there were valves which cou.a be turned three ways at the works, and that there might have been a connection made by mistake, which would have caused naphtha to flow out into the canal If it flow, now in the same way it would reach an open ditch along the railroa6 track.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
A French Veteran IA Years Old.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 4.-More than 100 de- scendants in Milwaukee of Martin Kroeger, the oldest man in Wisconsin, received their aged relative at a family reunion to-day. He is IA years old, and native of Prussia. He was resident of Milwaukee from 1850 until three years ago. His eldest son is zS years old, and he has great grandchildren 25 years old, who have children. He looks as though he were about GO, goes about with out cane, and is as clear headed and jolly an old man as there is in Wisconsin. He can see very we'll without glasses, hear per fectly and has an unimpaired memory. He was in the wagon train of Napoleon's army in it's invasion of Russia, and tells many @ reniniscence of the campaign
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Wolves in sl,eep,s Clothing.

NASHUA, N. H., Jan. 5.-Moody. the white haired Salvation Army leader, who was sen- fenced yesterday to three years imprison- ment for debauching young girls, and Stokes, lately telegrapher of The Manchester Union, whose trial was next called, are only two out of about twenty citizens of Manchester and vicinity who have been indicted for the offense described. The accused are men of considerable prominence, and the trials at tract great attention. The speech of the county solicitor in opening the cases revealed a terrible state of affairs, and most sensa- tional developments are expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Who Will Succeed Him I

TRENTON, Jan. 5.-Considerable interest is felt among the members of the bench and bar, and also the politicians, touching the succession to ex-Governor Joel Parker's place on the supreme court bench. The names mentioned are those of G. D. w. Vroom and Judge John H. Stewart. of this city, Judge Charles T. Cowenhoven, of Middlesex county, and Prosecutor Charles H. Hendrickson, of Burlington county. Governor Green, who is to make the appoint ment, probably has much longer list to select from. He may give the state another surprise, as he did when he appointed Chan cellor McC4i1l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
HARpER's COMPANION IN CRIME.
Ammis Baldwin Escapes Conviction by
 Sudden Death.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 5.-Ammis Baldwin, late cashier of the Fidelity Bank, who was convicted with Harper, died suddenly ear ly this morning. His family has a curious history. His brother Theopalus commit ted suicide year ago, when shortage of SIS, 900 was found in his accounts as cash fer of the Third National bank A young CT brother was mysteriously murdered three years ago at the door of disrepu- table house, and a year later his wife died a raving maniac, but it is isgenerally thought she committed suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
THE IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE
A FORMAL STATEMENT THAT IT
 WILL NOT BE SUPPRESSED.I

Balfour to be Promoted-John Morley's
 Coming Reception-Americans Ionopo-
 liking the Pugilistic Profession-Honor-
 ing an American Musician.
 LONDON, Jan. 5-It is asserted that in recognition of his services to the govern ment ill Ireland Mir. Balfour will shortly be promoted to higher position in the minis lry than that of chief secretary for Ireland.
 The rumor that the executive branch cf tEe Irish National league in Dublin is to le suppress is ascertained to be wholly groundless. Mir. Balfour personally dsni S the report, and supplements his denial with the statement that the government has at no time considered such action necessary, par ticularly in view of the fact that evidences of the weakening and ultimate disintegra- tion of the league are accommodating daily. There are other persons quite as we'll in- formed of the strength and activity of the league and the determination of it's leaders who dc not agree with Mir. Balfour in this assertion, but the expression of the chief secretary is of value, as showing the confi- dence of the government in the Irish policy and the absence of intention on the part of the executive authorities to extend its re- pressive measures at present.
 The condition of MT. Sexton has taken a Cnange TOT the worse, ana It IS now reared that he cannot recover. His physicians are resorting to every method of treatment cal culated to save the life of their patient, but do not appear hopeful of success.
 MT. John Morley is at Torquay. Elabo- rate preparation is making for his reception in Dublin, and S2,0O0 has already been sub scribed toward the expenses of his enter tainment at the Irish capital.
 The wife of James Stewart, the champion pugilist of Scotland, brought suit against her husband few days ago to obtain ali- mony, alleging that his average earnings were $100 week, none of which he applied to her support. The case was tried yester- day, when Stewart put in general denial. As to his earnings, he declared that the Americans had monopolized the profession of pugi!ism to an extent which left it im- possible for home talent to make an honest living. The magistrate took the same gloomy view of the present and future of the manly art, but thought there was still sufficient activity in Scotch pugilism to jus tify Stewart in paying his wife nine shil- ings a week, and so ordered.
 The annual conference of professional musicians was held in this city yester ay. The lord mayor of London presided. Pro- lessor Calixa Lavellee, of Boston, read a paper on "The Advance of Music in Amer ica." The American Music Teachers asso- citation, he said, was gradually spreading. It now has firm hold in every state and in Canada. The conference rendered Professor Lavellee cordial vote of thanks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Bishop O'Farrell Robbed.

NEWARK, N. J.. Jan. 5.-Burglars got into the residence of Bishop Michael J. O'Farrell last night. They searched several apartments, and then, having found nothing which they cared to take, they entered a room in which he lay sleeping Their move ments must have been quiet indeed, for the bishop is not heavy sleeper. He heard nothing. The burglars opened his dressing case and stole gold watch and chain, a large pectoral cross, studded with rubies and diamonds, and two valuable amethyst rings, in one of which was small cross of minute diamonds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
oxford,s College oarsmen.

The country around Oxford is beautiful The town itself is quaint and most pictur esque The life here is one that would charm either student or a young man fond of so- ciety and athletics. The river is constantly thronged by college oarsmsn- When the racing season is on, I am told, one of the most exciting events of each day is the strug- gle to gain the position known as ''the top of the rivern As it was explained to me, the top of the river means this: Several boat crews-sometimes to the number of fifteen or twenty-will be placed in line-one slightly ahead of the other on the river. At signal they start off racing for a certain point. The object of each boats crew in the rear is to run down the boat ahead of them. This is called pumping. If they can bump the nose of their boat against the one just ahead of them, that entities the pumping boat to go up above the boat that has been bumped. And the boat bumped falls back one in the line. The boat that obtains the position of the top of the river is the one which is able to distance all competitors and to draw away from them in this most exciting of strug- gles. Very often the beat crew bumped is turned clear over and has to pick its way out as best it can. But this only appears to add fun and hilarity to the raee-T. 0. Crav- ford in New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Want the Convention in New York.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-The Americus club, the most influential Democratic organi- 1ation ill the state, at it's annual meeting last night unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Democratic national committee to fix on New York as the place for the meet ing of the presidential convention, and re- questing ex-United States Senator William A. Wallace, member of the committee from Pennsylvania, to use his influence to that and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Bufra1o,s Bilrs New Departure.

MANCHESTER, Jan. 5.-Col. Cody made a new departure yesterday in his Wild West show by adding to it the realistic scene of a prairie fi.e and tornado effects, these latter by means of a powerful wind propeller vio .ent enough within a certain radius to knock down horsss and blow over a coach. About l2 900 spectators hailed these novelties and all the old favorites with unstinted sppiauSa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Sentenced for Thirty-one Years.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. 5.-Three of the men who committed burglary to the ex- tent of $2O,COO at Tompkinsville, Ky, two months ago. and burned the town in the hope of escaping in the confusion, were con- victed and sentenced there yesterday. They were the Two Reeves and Willard They pleaded guilty of burglary, but not guilty of arson. They were sentenced to the peni- tentiary for thirty-one years, five years each for -housebreaking and burglary, and sHih Ssil E 8ss faisd as arson The ether two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT.
 THE READING STRIKE.

Rumored that the Railroad Omcfals
 Have Agreed to Arbitrate.
 NEW YORK, Jan 5-Dispatches in Wall street this morning state that the Reading officials have agreed to arb'trate the ques- tion of wages with the striking miners in the Schuylkill region.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan 5-The situation in the coal strike is slightly improved to day. The statement that the company would not furnish cars to private collieries is denied by the officials, who say that all the cars needed are furnished. Five of the largest private mines are being worked this morn ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
To Encourage Negro Industry.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Mr Blair intro- duced bill in the senate yesterday to en- courage the holding of @ national indus trial exposition of arts, mechanics and pro- ductions of the colored race throughout the United States in Atlanta, Ga., in 1888 s9 It proposes an appropriation for this pur- pose of s6O0, 900, to be expended under the direction of board of commission, to be appointed by the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Twenty-six Persons Killed.

THE HAGUE, Jan. 1.-Two express trains on the Dutch State railway came into colli- sion near Meppel yesterday while running at 6 high rate of speed. The engines and cars were totally wrecked and twenty six persons were killed. The number of injured is not exactly known, but it is very large Roth trains were filled with passengers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Philadelphia's New Opera House.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-The new Grand Opera house, at the corner of Broad street and Montgomery avenue, will be open for public inspection in few days, and before long the initial performance will be given The building will hold 5000 people, and the stage is 15O feet wide. with depth of 50 feet. The house is to be lit by electricity, but will also be fitted for gas. The total cost of the house and fittings was $2OO,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Died at the Are of 1O9.

AUBURN, N. Y., Jan. 5.-Mrs. Susan Beach, living near this city, died Tuesday at the great age of 1G9 years. She was born il England. When 8 young woman she emigrated to this country, landing in New York in December, 1799, soon after the death of Gen. Washington, when the city was draped in mourning and the flags were at half mast on the vessels in the harbor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
An Embryo Volcano.

ZoL1ARsv1LLE, Pa., Jan. 5.-On the farm of Simon Bane smoke was noticed several days ago issuing from the ground, and in order to ascertain it's origin number of neighbors assisted in making excavations. When only few feet down the ground be-. came so hot that the men had to quit dig ging It was said yesterday that hot pieces of clay were thrown up, and the smoke has be- come very dense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
Hanlan Not Satisfied.

LONDON, Jan. 5.-Eiward Hanlan, the Canadian oarsman, has announced his inten- tion of coming to England after completing his engagements in Australia and issuing a challenge to row any sculler in the world for the championship, the race to occur on the Tyne course in September.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-05
nIade Hanpv at Last.

LONDON, Jan. 5.-In consideration of tn great services rendered to her majesty, in re. spect to both colonial and foreign relations, she has conferred 8 knight commandership of the Order of St. Michael and St. George upon MT. John Fender, president of the Direct United States Cable company.