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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Serious Results of a Drunk,

HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. 16.-The crew of the American steamer Orient, while drinking in a saloon at Souris, P. E. l., got into fight with two citizens named Joseph R. McLane an. Joseph Doyle During the quarrel Mo Lean rushed to his house and secured a num- Der of ax handles and revolver with which to repel the attack. He summoned a crowd, and with his re-enforcements returned to the encounter. In the rush which followed Joseph NJ Scoville, one of the crew, but who was merely spectator, was thrown over a cliff and killed. In the darkness it was i'm possible to pick out the person who threw him. Several of those engaged in the melee were arrested. In court four of the crew were fined $50 each, while Capt Ransom and two others were sent to jail for four months each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
InspectinE Their Roads.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6.-President Rob erts, with the directors of the Pennsylvania railroad, began their annual trip of inspec- ,tion of the company's lines yesterday, and will be absent two weeks. The "trip will em- brace 3,534 miles. A thorough examination of the roadbed, the facilite,s and equipment will be made. In railroad circles it was stated that the freight shipments on the trunk lines are rapidly increasing and cars are at pre- mium, and never before in the roads west of Pittsburg had there been such a demand for cars The same condition exists on the Penn sylvania railroad and their shops are kept busy turning out cars, while outside con tracts are refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
IA. of L. Executive Board in Session.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16 - The regular monthly meeting of the general executive board of the Knights of Labor began at the headquarters of the order in this city, with Messrs. Powderly Mcguire, Bailey, Ayles- worth and Hayes present. The other two members of the board, Messrs. Carlton and Barry, have placed their resignations in the hands of the board, and the action upon them will constitute one of the most important events in the history of the order The board only transacted routine business The resgnations of Messrs. Carlton and Barry will not come up before Wednesday, and the case of Master Workman Skefiington, of the Shoemakers' national district, who is to be tried on the charge of inducing his district to leave the order, is set down for Thursday
 The board will be in session about a week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
SEEKING THE CAUSE.
Testimony Before the Coroner's Jury the Mud Run Disaster-It Shows That the Engineers Were at Fault.

Testimony Before the Coroner's Jury on
 the Mud Run Disaster-It Shows That
 the Engineers Were at Fault.
 MAUCH CHUNK, Pa., Oct. 16.-The coroner's jury Investigating the Mud Run disaster re- stunned its session here. Harry Cook, en- gineer of tie first locomotive attached to the train that caused the accident, testified that he was running between twelve and fourteen miles an hour. He positively saw a signal light waived when third of a mile from Mud Run station. MT. Major, engineer of the second engine, whistled twice, which meant all right. When tho culvert was reached he saw man swinging a red Ian tern He at once whistled down brakes and reversed his engine Had Mir. Major put on his air brakes the train could have been stopped in time. Cook acknowledged that the train was running faster than it should have been, but he did not have charge of it. Major was engineer ill charge. Had he slowed up before coming to the station he would have thrown Majors engine off the track, as Major whistled all right and was pushing hard
 Superintendent Mitchell testified that both engineers were responsible for signals, but Major was the engineer ill charge. He had known both men fourteen years, and found them always sober and reliable The train should have stopped within its length after brakes were applied.
 Station Agent Slocum swore that he had a red light displayed
 Joseph McGinty, recorder of Luzerne county, passenger on Majors train, testified that he saw through window the other train , half a mile ahead and remarked to another passenger: "Why, we are close on to the other train, which started half an hour ahead of us. y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
YELLOW JACKS RECORD.
Twenty-Five Cases and Three Deaths Yes-
 terday-Distress at Fernandina.

terday-Distress at Fernandina.
 JAcKsoNv1LBE, Fla, Oct 16.-There were twenty-five new cases reported for twenty four hours, and three deaths-R- Hempstreets, J. P. Pybas and Aaron Hall. New cases: Aaron Carr, Ellen NJ. Lyttle, P. Hempstreets, child of James Harr, K E. Crosby, Flora Williams, s. NJ. Wright. Irene Wright and Warren Cornelius white, 16 colored Total cases, 3,559; total deaths, Sl6
 The proposal to destroy infected household goods, leaving the question of compensation to be decided by the government, is obsti- nately opposed by the poor and middle classes, who cannot afford to spend S100 or $2OO re- placing destroyed articles, on chance of getting the money back in the remote future, and who are especially impecunious just now as a result of the epidemic The local Solo mons are puzzled what to do about it. The sick are doing nicely, including Mir. Stockton.
 Bishop Need has inspected Fernandina, and says there are 5000 persons there need ing relief because of enforced idleness. Ot these 900 are the striking negro stevedores, who may cause trouble again, as they did last summer, when the militia had to be called out to protect the men who replaced them. The suspensi on of business causes more distress u ere tn m fever does.
 The time of limited tickets sold to persons leaving Florida in tn summer has been in definitely extended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
JOHN MUST STAY OUT
The Chinese Exclusion Bill
 Declared Constitutional.
JUDGE sAwYER's OPINION GIVEN.

Over 33,OOO Chinamen Affected by it.
 Those in the Harbor and the Way
 Must Go Back-The Ca,e VIII be Car
 ried to the United State| Supreme Court.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1C-Judge Sawyer, in the United States supreme court, affirmed the constitutionality of the recent Chinese exclusion act, and held that all Chinese now in the harbOr, as well as those now on the way from China, must be sent back.
 Counsel for the Chinese gave notice that they would appeal the cases to the United States supreme court. It Is estimated that 33, 900 hinese are affected by the decision of the court, as there are still over 3o,O0O return certificates outstanding, and 1t Is believed there are about 5000 Chinamen ill their native country who had lived here before the restriction act was passed and who before the passage of the exclusion act were entitled to re-enter this country as ''priOr residents.
 About 600 Chinese have arrived here since the exclusion bill became law, and about zoo others are now on their way from China.
 The decision of the court declares that the language of the act is clear and capable of bearing but one construction. It begins to operate from the moment it was approved by tho president, and although the petitioners in these cases were upon the high seas at that
 
 There is no specific contract between the United States government and individual Chinese laborers by which the latter should be entitled to return after once leaving this country; return certificate Is not con tract, but only an instrument of evidence to establish the identity of party already en- titled to certain privileges under contract be tween the United States and the Chinese gov ernments-conferring rights and privileges as long as they are in force.
 The court holds that the right of congress to legislate in such matter as to control and repeal stipulations of treaties has been clearly recognized; the act of congress upon any subject within its legislative power Is as binding upon the courts as q treaty on the same subject; both are binding, except as the latter one conflicts or interferes with the former.
 Upon the point urged by counsel for the account of its being an post faCto law, the court states: We do not find any element of ex post facto law in the act. There is noth- ing in the nature of an offense in a China mans departing from this country. and his departure is not made offensa and there is nothing in the nature of t he punishment or of the penalty imposed for the act, of having departed from this country. In providing, in the interest of the people of the United States, shall not be permitted to return, congress simply repeals prior law founded upon the stipulations of the treaty with China"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
The Old Romans Greeting.

SHELBYyILLE, Ind, Oct 16-At least 5000 people did honor to the Old Roman here. Of course Shelby county of itself did not furnish the great concourse. They came from Marion and Vigo. and Rush, Johnston and Bartholomew. The Illinois border sent a contingent, and Kentucky also contributed her share from Louisville and Covington. The Thurman club came from Columbus the Duckworth's from Cincinnati, and there were scores of Indiana campaign clubs from all over the state. Judge o. s. Glessner in troduced Judge Thurman to the audience, who made one of his characteristic speeches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
BOULANGER WAS THERE.
The French Chamber of Deputies Req,
 sembles-NI. Floquet's Bill.

The French Chamber of Deputies Reas-
 sembles-M. Floquet's Bill.
 PARIS, Oct. 16.-The chamber of deputies reassembled yesterday. Gen. Boulanger was present at the opening of the session. NJ. Floquet, the prime minister, introduced bill providing for revision of the constitution. The introduction of the bill was greeted with applause by the members of the Left M. Flo quet, in his speech on introducing the bill, ex- pressed the belief that the nation desired that the constitution be revised. The republic he said would remain. Its existence was beyond discussion, since it was the issue of universal suffrage Monarchsm excluded any system of government elected by suffrage. Protests from the Right.) M. Floquet declared that it was not proposed by revising the constitu- tion to destroy republican institutions, but to improve them The revision was rather aimed against royalist plots and plots for the creation of dictator.
 M. Floquet added that the bill proposed to grant the ministers legal period during which they should remain in power The ministers would thus be less preoccupied with votes of the chambers. At the same time the chambers would always possess the right to impeach ministers. In concluding, he said he was convinced that an agreement would be obtained for the proposals from Republi- cans of every shade. He moved that the bill be referred to a committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
YERkES BREAKS FAITH.
Riotlng Resumed in Chicago Because oi the Company Sending Out Its Cars Equipped With New Crews.

Rioting Resumed in Chicago Because oi
 the Company Sending Out Its Cars
 Equipped With New Crews.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 16-Although the street car strike was settled Sunday and all lines were in motion yesterday, theEe was war about the barns. Another strike Is among the possl- bilities. Early yesterday morning new conductor at the Garfield avenue barns was assaulted by four old employees. He sue ceeded in drawing revolver and firing four shots, one of which struck Driver Burley ot the quartette in the foot.
 An hour later the barns were opened and the cars filed out, all guarded by new men. They were at once assaulted by eX-strikers, rocks being hurled and revolvers drawn. When the third car reached OSgood street a sortie was made upon it. A huge boulder struck the driver in the side Four men grapplcd with him and he ran The con ductor N-a attacked by eight men and pitched headlong into the street.
 A wild $, le then ensued. Men with blood streaming from their faces scampered from the cars, chased by the mob, which had be come worked to most intense passion. Cars were badly damaged, and as rush was be ing made for the 'scabs," which might have ended seriously, patrol wagon dashed uI and the mob scattered Louis Hendricks was arrested as leader.
 Garfield avenue and Centre street were blockaded worse than ever. Wagons, stones blanks and piles of ashes extended for blocks
 At the limits barns the presence of police only prevented trouble. Here the old men gathered to commence work, but Superin- tendent Threedy announced that he would put new men on the cars Upon this cal for a meeting was issued, and temporary peace may again turn into the wild scenes of last week The new men are housed in the barns at the company's expense
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
BANK ROBBERY IN MONTREAL.
Evidently the Work of the Man Who Re'
 gently Robbed New York Banks.

Evidently the Work of the Man Who Re-
 gently Robbed New York Banks.
 MONTREAL, Oct. 16-A young man walked into the Bank of Quebec early yesterday afternoon. He carried an empty soap box, and no attention was paid to him by the teller, near whose window he stood, nor by any one else in the bank. The teller's atten- tion was distracted for an instant Then the soap box was thrown upon the floor, the young man reached over the guard railing, picked up a bundle of bank notes alr1 darted into the street. When the bank clerks recovered from their astonishment and tried to give chase the thief had disappeared The police were notified and detectives put on the case, but without success up to last night. The bank officials refuse to tell how much was stolen, but rumor and remarks dropped by the teller while excited places the amount at from S3,000 to S6,000.
 The police say that the thief answers the description of the man who month ago robbed bank in New York of &, ,OOO and the same afternoon was captured after snatching package of money from another bank teller's desk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Probable End of the 70" Strike,

CHICAGO, Oct. 16-It is stated that the 70" strike will probably be settled soon, and that many of the old men will be reinstated. As the rumor goes, General Manager Stone is said to have held a secret conference with members of the Brotherhood, at which it was agreed to concede to the men all they claimed, except that relative to classification, and that 800 of the old employees would be reinstated At @ second conference he agreed to take back all the men at standard wages paid by the other roads, but he still refused to change the classification. In consequence of these conferences the attitude of the Chi cago delegates to the convention of engineers will have great weight in determining whether to continue or end the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Willie Said He'd Shoot and Did.

AUBURN, N. Y, Oct. 6.-Thirteen-yea old Willie Jarvis shot and dangerously, if not fatally, wounded four-year-old Katie Kelly at Waterloo The two were alone in the Jarvis house when the boy, pointing a re- volver at the girl exclaimed, I'll shoot you '' The little one exclaimed, Don't, Billy" but he did not heed her and discharged the pis- tol. The ball entered the right eye and lodged near the right ear, where it is embedded The boy started down the tow pathand has not vet been found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
CONDENSED NEWS.

The supreme council thirty-third degree Masons of the southern Jurisdiction of the United States met in Washington Monday. Jesse H. Pearson, of Low & Pearson, hard ware dealers, New Bedford, Mass, committed suicide Sunday by hanging,
 Two thousand foreigners were naturaized in Chicago Monday.
 J. Logan Chipman has been renominated for congress by the Democrats of the First Michigan district
 The American Institute of architects open their twenty-second annual convention in Buffalo to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
THE MIGHTY YUKON RIVER.
Gnld Miners Earn $1O to SEQ Da.
 Washing Along Its Banks.

Washing Along Its Banks.
 OTTAWA, Oct. 16.-The official report pc the great Yukon river shows that for tOO miles it is ill British territory. This includes about 200 miles of the god mining regions, where the chief mining camps are situated The men are earning S10 to so day wash ing, but the work only lasts about two months ill the year, ill consequence of the freshets and early frosts The river is 2,3OO miles long, of which 2,0O0 are navigable, without a single rapid or portage It's breadth is six to seven miles in places, and averages three or four. Rivers emptylng into the Yukon are broader than the Hudson at New York. Little of the region traversed is fit for agricultural purposes, although there are valleys suitable for stock raising. Potatoes and other vegetables equal to the best produced i'll Ontario are raised at the furthest northern posts of the Hudson Bay company. The country abounds with min erals and the winters are not more severely felt than those of Central Canada
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
TRADE BULLETIN.


New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Money closed at 21S per cent, the highest rate. The lowest was per cent Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4S41a6D4 sSs4; actual rates, 4sS3404.s4 for Go days and 4sS@14ss14 for demand Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 121 bid; 4s, coup, 12714 bid; 41ss, do., 10S14 bid.
 Pacific .ailroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts 1140117; Union land grants, lo2Ol05; Union sinking funds, 11s0122: Centrals, 11S0116. The stock market was weak and lower through out the morning. After Il o'clock it became ex tremely dull AsThe closing prices were at or near the lowest figures, and generally ]S to per cent lower
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
THREE INTRUDERS KILLED.
Serious Results of 8 Quarrel Between
 Two Girls.

Two Girls.
 BUFFALO, Oct. 1.-Two young girls named Landman and Somers, daughters of neigh boring families, got into a quarrel. The fight extended to the male members of the families, and a general melee ensued.
 Somers with his son and a young man named Geiger, attacked the Landman house The doors were barred, and they were de nied admission. They then broke down the doors, and were met by Landman with an ax in hand. Landman brandished the weapon about, but did not terrify the attacking party. He repelled the assault with the ax, striking each on the head in turn as they at tackled him.
 The fight lasted but few moments, but in that time the attacking party was van quished. Somers, his son and Geiger lay on the floor bleeding and unconscious They were removed to Semers' house and their in- juries attended to- It is feared that the skull of each has been fractured. All are ln a precarious condition. Landman has been arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Why Did He Shoot {?

BOSTON, Oct. 15.-In Dedham last night James Gordon (colored), aged 32, shot Mrs James Olmstead (colored), aged 27, twice in the head, inhicting serious wounds. Mrs. Olmstead was busy in household duties, when Gordon opened the door and fired without warning. She says she knows no cause for the shooting, and Gordon says he will make no statement, but will plead guilty and take his punishment He has bad reputation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
A English Chinalnan,

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Oct. 16.-Fong Tang, Chinaman, dressed ill English cloth ing and queue cut off, with an English wife and English naturalization papers dated Oct. ?, 1888, was denied admission to the United States here. This makes five Chinamen who are here endeavoring to pass through.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Three Years for Stamping His Wife to Deatl,

BOSTON, Oct. 16.-In the superior criminal court James Jerrior, who killed his wife, in East Boston, Aug. 26, pleaded guilty to man slaughter, and was sentenced to state prison for three years. On the afternoon in question Jerrior, who was drunk, knocked his wife down and stamped upon her, inflicting the wounds from which death resulted He is about 35 years old His wife was 70.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Killed by an Ayeneer.

Antonio Flacomio, who was stabbed and killed near the Cooper Union, Sunday night, was the man suspected of nlurdering Carmi- io Farach on Staten Island, in 1884, and Flacomios slayer is believed to be Raymon Farach, brother of Carmilio, who swore at that time to be revenged for his brothers murder The police are searching for Ray T1On
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
A Minister Sues His Wife for Divorce.

BOSTON, Oct. 16.-An interesting case be- fore the court here was that of the Rev W R. Campbell, pastor of the Highland Congre- gational church, of Roxbury, against his wife, Mira Creighton Scott Campbell, the daughter of we'll known resident of St Louis The two were married in 1883 and the libel alleges desertion in September, 1884, and prays for the custody of the only child, girl of 5 years. Mrs Campbell denies the charge of desertion and claims that the father attempted to abduct the child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Where MT. Blaine.s Home Is.

NEw ALBANY, Ind, Oct. 16-At the open air meeting in the afternoon Mir Blaine spoke to the largest political meeting ever convened here. Referring to the cordiality with which he had been welcomed MT. Blaine said: II respond to what the chairman has said, and will say for myself that, though thousand miles from home, am still at home I am at home wherever the flag now above me floats. am at home wherever the popular mass comes to uphold the Republican stand ard"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Bad Effect of a Law.

HALIFAX, Oct. 16.-The lumber mills of E. D. Davison & Sons, on La Have river, have shut down, throwing 800 or 400 men out of work. The lumber mills of Cook & Co. have also shut down, throwing large number of men out of employment; and other lumbermen are preparing to close their mills. The enforcement of the law prevent ing sawdust from being dropped from the mills into the river is given as the cause of the stopping of the mills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Mondays Baseball Games.

At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 6; Baltimore, 4; Hits: Brooklyn, 6; Baltimore 6. Errors: Brooklyn, 8; Baltimore, 4. Batteries: Kilroy and Fulmer Hughes and Clark.
 At phia-Athletic, '; Cleveland, D. Hits: Athletic, 6; Cleveland ,. Errors: Athletic, ?; Cleveland, f. Batteries: Wey- hing and Townsend, O'Brien and Mcclure.
 Cincinnati-Kansas City game postponed on account of rain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Indicted fOr NTurdar

ELIZABETH, N. J., Oct 16.-The Union county grand jury presented an indictment for murder against Frederick Baldwin in having killed Edward L. ldiller, whose body was found in the woods at Westfield in July last. Baldwin is in jail at this place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Greedy Corporations Checked.

BUFFALO, Oct. 1.-The grand jury has found eight indictments against the Buffalo Street Railroad company and the East Side Street Railroad company for violation of the law which makes it a misdemeanor to exact from an employe more than ten hours labor out of twelve consecutive hours The grand jury also reported an indictment against J. T, Budd, manager of the Wells elevator, on the charge of overcharging for elevating a cargo of grain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Pollock in Prison.

NEwBURG, N. Y, Oct 16.-John M. Pol lock, the banker recently convicted of swim ding, and sentenced to five years imprison- ment, was taken to Sing Sing yesterday. His partner, Arthur M. Wilkie, is in jail awaiting trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Burned Herself to Death.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 16 - Mrs William Morse, of Pawtucket, who has been several times confined in an insane asylum, was found by her husband in room adjoining their bed chamber in her night clothing, en- veloped in flames. Mr. Morse smothered the flames with blanket, but the woman was terribly burned, and lived only few hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-16
Grain RlnCNa0C.

MINNEAPOLIS, Ninn., Oct. 16,-There is just now a grain blockade here It is caused by the receipt of more rejected wheat than the elevators have been able to handle. The Manit oba road has refused to let it's cars go off of its own lines, and 1,OO0 cars of the stuff have accumulated here. The Manitoba road decided to let tie cars go if the charges were