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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Against the Pawn Shops.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4-Ihe grand jury yesterday, of which the following is an ab- stract: 'We are convinced that the pawn broking establishments largely aid the crimes of larceny and robbery. We suggest that legislation should be had that will do away with this form of business Our experience in the jury room with the evil results of the use of liquor prompts US to congratulate the citizens that the time has finally arrived when the discretionary power in issuing a li- cense for the sale of liquor has been placed in this honorable court"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Cut Down by the Ice.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4-The screw steamer Blanche Henderson, loaded with bananas and cocoanuts, sank in the Delaware river off Lombard street wharf yesterday. The cap tain and his crew of fifteen men were warned in time, and managed to reach the wharf after an exciting experience with the drift ing ice The cargo consisted of 5000 punches of bananas and 10000 cocoanuts, and was valued at probably $1O,OOO. The vessel was valued at $2O,O ,OOO The cause of the vessels sinking is attributed to the ice, with which the river is full The vessel lies in forty feet of water, and will probably be total loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Investigating the Trusts.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-The subcommittee of the house committee on manufactures has been considering the best methods of carrying out the spirit of the resolution to investigate the so-called trusts The chairman of the full committee was yesterday authorized to assign to each member of the committee one or more of the trusts for his individual consideration, Mir. Bacon, chairman of the committee, has requested the United Press to make it known that the committee will be glad to receive any facts or suggestions that any one deems fit te supply, that may be of assistance to the com mittee The communications may be ad dressed in confidence to Chairman Bacon, O, any member of the committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Charged with Robbing Her Boarders.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Laura s. Cotton, who kept fashionable boarding house at Mo- 1893 Lexington avenue, was arrested yester- day, charged with number of thefts from her boarders. She fled from the house few days ago, after her 13-year old son had been arrested for stealing money from his employ CTS, and had told detectives that his mother urged him to commit the crime. She left a note saying nobody would see her again Enclosed were pawn tickets for some of the articles missed by the boarders. Detectives found Mrs. Colton at her lawyers office. She refused to make any statement, but her frie. .ds claim that she is the victim of blackmailer, and t.: all the proceeds of her thefts and g., ,OOO sat she had in bank have gone to her perset. .i-or. Mrs. Colton is handsome and intellectual woman, and had a wide and select acQuailtance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
LACkAWANNA MINERS' DEMANDS.
They Want 15 Per Cent. Advance in
 Wages-More Trouble.

SCRANTON, Pa., Feb 4.-The Knights of Labor convention at Pittston came to close at a. after unanimously resolving to de- mand an advance of 15 per cent. in wages from all mine operators in the Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys.
 They hold that the advance in the price of coal warrants this and that the miners are entitled to fair share of the profits accruing from the great demand for coal hereabouts on account of the strike in the Lehigh and Schuylkill regions The matter has been placed in the hands of the district executive board, of which D. J. Campbell of Scranton, is chairman
 The demand will be made upon the opera tors. and a special meeting of the District As>stnbly will be called at an early day tc consider the answers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The Road will be Built.

WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. 4-''The new gov ernment will build the Red River road or die in the attempt" said Attorney General Mar tin last night. "We are going to cross the Dominion lands and the Canadian Pacific tracks, and that is all there is of it. am convinced that Norquay did try to build the road If our acts are disallowed by the Do- minion government we shall go ahead just the same" The work on the road will be re- commenced early in the spring. and last falls disturbances will be a small affair compared with what is now anticipated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The Nations Wealth.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-During the month of January past there was net decrease of S1, ,O51 ,412 in the circulation of the country, and a net increase of SIS, ,S71, ,745 in money and bullion in the treasury. The total circulation on Feb. l, according to treasury statement, was S1, ,3S2, ,9S1 ,421, and the total cash Gnclud- ing bullion) in the treasury, S592, ,764, ,726: The decrease in circulation was principally in gold and silver certificates, and the principal increase in the treasury holdings was in standard silver dollars gold coin, United States notes and national bank notes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Calumet,s Copper Product.

CALUMET, Mich, Feb. 4-During the month of January the product Of the copper mines was as follows: Calumet and Hecla, 1,802 tons; Tamarack, 625; Atlanhc, 22S Usceols, g1O, Franklin, 1T7; Huruus l1O
 i John Sellers, an old farmer of New Ihila- delphia, O., who died the other day, had @ remarkable crop of hair and very long beard. This was because he had never shaved or had his hair cut, thinking, as he said, that it was interfripg with ths pyovtsi@s oi uata6x6 E ntaf i5 \ ts est11 Mft6 &s a65ajr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Vestbrook Acquitted of Murder.

NEWTON, N. J., Feb. 4.-The trial of Rob- ert s. Westbrook ended last evening. The jury retired at 4soO o'clock, and at o'clock returned with a verdict of acuuiHaL The prisoner wept with joy. His family were in the shsrif's apartment, and as he entered the room where his wife was lying on a sofa with a severe headache, she sprang forward, threw her arms around his neck, and passionately Eseed him His children wMe Uvutdoyedy A3tt3&ea him wiab tasStaa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
A Chicago Hotel Fire.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-Sixty-fve 4. panic stricken people, clad only in their night clothes, ran out into the freezing night air at 3 a. m. !, when the Dubuque house, a Bohemian hotel at No. 635 South Clark street, was burning. Dr. Lewis Fisher left a lamp burning when he went to bed. The chimney broke and the lamp exploded, setting fire to the bed and the room. Dr. Fisher was dragged out of the bed badly burned. Mrs. Hancker was about to jump from fourth story window with her babe in her arms when the firemen reached her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Huntington to Have His Say.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The house com mittee on Pacific railroads yesterday took up the consideration of the Outhwaite and other bills relating to the Pacific railroads. It was lecided to reconsider tho decision recently nade, and permit tie representatives; of the railroads to make further arg,ulients bsfo1o ;1e committee. It is understood that a letter sas received from c. P. Huntingdon, asking ,.at day be set on which he could appear
 orc ttp cQmutttea and make a statement
 x that taey haaxs was the day set.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Suspended from Cornell.

ITHACA, N. T., Feb. 4-The faculty of Cor nell university decided yesterday to suspend indefinitely five of the sophmores who par 5icipated in the Kidnapping of the freshman president. The whole sophmore class left town yesterday afternoon on a special train for Auburn, where they hold their class ban. auet. The freshmen did not interfere with them. and hence no difficulty was experienced in getting away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Oh, She's All Right,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4.-The prosecution has failed to find Mrs. Hendricks case an in- dictabls one. Attorney Shields said that if Mr. Van Meter, who claimed to have been de- frauded out of S3,5O0 by Mrs. Hendricks, which he loaned her in 1886 on the represen- tation that he was to receive $20 O00 in return, had grievance against Mrs. Hendricks he should have asserted his rights before. "No sensible person." said the attorney "would be induced to lend money on such representa- tion as he claims was made to him.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Tally Sheet FOrgerS Sentenced.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4-Judge Woods, of the Federal court, yesterday overruled the motion for new trial in the tally sheet con spiracy case and sentenced Simeon Coy to eighteen months in the penitentiary, with a fine of s1OO, and Bernhamer to one year and a fine of s1, 900. The other defendants charged with participating with Coy and Bernhamer in the tally sheet forgeries are trembling over their dark prospects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Life Savers Rewarded,

GLASGOW, Feb. A-On behalf of President Cleveland Capt. Ritchie, of the State line steamer State of Indiana, and MT. Campbell the first officer of that vessel, were yesterday presented with respectively gold watch and chain and a binocular glass, in token of his appreciation of their services in saving the crew of the ship Triumphant, of Boston, which was abandoned at sea on Aug. 2S, while en route from Liverpool for Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Six Children Burned to Death.

COLUMBIA, S. C., Feb 4.-The six children of Lester Singletary, colored man of Claren- don county, were burned to death Thursday night The parents locked them up in the house about 2 o'clock and went off to negro church, about two miles away, where re- igious revival was in progress During their absence the house caught fire, and was burned to the ground, the six children perishing in the flames The oldest child was II about IS years old, the next boy about 10, three girls, aged respectively, g, and years, and the youngest an infant of 13 months. The charred bones of the victims were buried yesterday in one grave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Their Bodies Blown to Pieces

TOMS RIVER, N. J., Feb. 4.-This place was startled yesterday afternoon by terrific ex- plosion in the new powder mills of the Stand ard Explosive company, two and one-half miles away. Plumbers were at work in the mills. One of them, who was carelessly drill ing hole in an iron pot, struck out spark, which set the powder off. William Page and McCulory, two of the plumbers, were in- stantly killed Their bodies were blown to pieces
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
A Very Venerable.

ROME, Feb. 4.-Mgr. Adam, of California, presented to the pope yesterday a photo graphic likeness of an Indian catholic named Gabriel, who is supposed to be 40 years of age. Mgr. Adam asked special blessing for Gabriel, which his holiness granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The American Hog Barred.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The state depart ment has received a communication from United States Consul Elfwing. at Stockholm, announcing that the Swedish government has declared against the importation of American pork unless it is well salted, adding that this action is caused by a rumor that a pestiience is raging among hogs in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
New Jersey A Ao-ricul ral ist q

TRENTON, Feb. 4-The state board of agri- culture finished its labors yesterday. Oficers were elected, committees appointed and 8 lot of miscellaneous business transacted To committees were referred tho tasks, after solne animated discussion, of framing bills that would lead to g suppression of the dog nuisance, and the cousts, ,1ctSbm h1A mAinten- :srftB3UE bettHt f6Adk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The Fish Commissioners.

OTTAWA, Feb 4.-Sir Charles Tupper, the Canadian fishery commissioner, is expected home from Washington next week to attend the opening of parliament Speculation is rife here regarding the work accomplished by the commission. Sir John Macdonald is authority for the statement that nearly every issue except few points, have been amica- bly, settled. The Canadian contention regard. ing the Behring sna and fishing privileges therein has, it is cl"imed, been admitted by Feb 0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Killed by the Bite of a Rat.

NASHUA, N. H., Feb. Airs. Lucy M. Carleton, wife of Stephen Carleton, aged 69, lied in this city from blood poisoning brought about by bite upon the face by poisoned rat that invaded her sleeping room some time last November. During the early part of her sickness she was great sufferer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Hanged Twice and Then Allo

DECATUR, Tex, Feb. 4-James Anderson and Henry Harvey were arrested at Chico Thursday charged with burglary. The con- stable started for Decatur, taking Anderson with him and leaving. Harvey with a guard at Chico. Late that night party of twelve men took Harvey from the guard and strung him up twice. After he had been up some time he cut down, nearer dead than alive. Harvey stoutly maintained his inno- cence and asked time to pray, after which be said he was ready to die. The county author ities will investigate the affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
X Poisoner Captured.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 4.-Frank Lightford, who poisoned six persons at the boarding house of Lottie Lightford, on Jan. IA, was arrested at South Pittsburg, Tenn, and returned to this city yesterday. One of Lightford's victims died, and another barely escaped. He will be tried for murder in the first degree
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
A "Reminiscences of the Feud.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb 4-Governor Wilson has made formal demand on the governor of Kentucky for the release and re- turn to this state of the nine West Virgin ans who were taken from West Virginia by force, and without warrants or legal authority, and now illegally detained in the Pike county jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
His Trouble for His Pains.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Mr. Clardy tells joke on himself in connection with the strike investigation. He thought it would be a suitable time to strike blow for free trade, so he worked up an elaborate argument upon the sinfulness of duty upon anthracite coal After preparing it, and while waiting his chance to get it off in the house, he happened to look in the free list, and there was anthra- cite coal as free as air.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Smashup on the Pennsylvania Road.

freight cars and locomotive were thrown from the track and piled in confusion on the Pennsylvania railroad, between Menlo Park and Robbinsville, Thursday night, and the fire man of the train received internal injuries from which, it is feared, he cannot recover. It was eight hours before the track was cleared, and New Brunswick passengers who started from New York early in the evening did not reach here till Friday morning. In backing to Railway the rear sleeper on the 9:1O train was thrown from the track, but none of the occupants were injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Death of 8 Whole Family by Poison.

Death of 8 Whole Family by Poison.
 LONDON, Feb. A chemist named Derby and his wife and six children have been found dead in their dwelling house at Manchester. Their death was evidently caused by poison. They had been dead several days. The belief is that the man, driven to desperation by his inability to support his family, administered poison to them, and then committed suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04

Judge Fenn in the Superior Court to- day granted divorce to Charlotte E.Bald- win, aged 30, from Henry Baldwin, aged 9, on the grounds of intemperance and cruelty. The sensation which this mar riage created in Birmingham will be re- called by people in this vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Seriously Injured While Sleighing.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. "A shocking rum away accident occurred on Broadway late yesterday afternoon. Police Commissioner Samuel c. Johnson and his wife were out driving a spirited horse The horse took fright and the sleigh was overturned. Mir. Johnson's right leg was broken and he was otherwise badly bruised. Mrs. Johnson had her shoulder blade broken, and it is feared juries Both MT. and Mrs. Johnson are in such a condition that serious results may be feared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Weather Indications,

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, partly cloudy, warmer weather, and fresh to brisk southeasterly winds, pre- ceded by rain or snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
TELEGRAPH.
 From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
The Standard oil Octopus.

ST LOUIS, Feb 4.-The Standard Oil Company has purchased the entire plant of William Washburn & Sons, this city, and thus obtains control of all tankage in St Louis and of the turpentine trade of the Southern States The price paid is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Debut of n Diplomats Daughter.

MILAN. Feb. 4.-Mlle. Noguerias, daughter of the late Portuguese minister to Washing ton, made her debut in Donzetti's "Lucia" last evening, and was phenomenally success full. After the performance she was informed of her fathers death, and was completely proStrated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Boston Cigarmakers to Strike.

BOSTON, Feb --The cigarmakers of Bos- ton decided last night to strike against re- duction of wages proposed by the manufac- turers' association, which comprises about 50 per cent. of the firms here. Firms outside the association will not be affected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Somerville's Alleged Poisoner.

BOSTON, Feb. 4-The second trial of Sarah Jane Robinson, the alleged Somerville whole sale poisoner, will begin in the supreme court in East Cambridge on Monday morning. Jus tices Knowlton and Field will preside. One hundred and sixty jurors have been drawn.
 Forty witnesses will be examined on a con- plaint charging the woman with poisoning Prince Arthur Freeman, her brother -in-law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
A Youthful Suicide.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 4-Charley Funk, aged IA, living with his foster father, Capt Bertsch, drawing teacher, shielded Thurs day night with rough on rats, alleging brutal treatment from Capt. Bertsch as the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
A Mothers sIurderous Deed.

BALTIMORE, Feb 4.-Ellen Miller cut the throat of her ten-months old child and then cut her own. The child may recover but the woman will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04

the jury, after a sh ort conference, brought in a yer dict of g uil t y against both pris- oners. The prison CTS heard the yer dict stoically, and both protested their innocence. AMda- wits were then read from America as to their responsibility, and stating tn a t they were law abid- ing citizens.
 The judge in pass ing sentence said
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
Sentenced for Life.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Feb 4.-Matshie, mur- derer of Majka, a Pole, was to-day found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
THE DANGER VERY REAL.
Now Forks Assembly Will vacate Its
 Handsome Chamber at Once.

ALBANY, Feb. 4-The grand assembly chamber, which contains the largest stone arch ceiling in the world, must be vacated.
 State Engineer Bogart and Expert Architects Clark and Upjohn finish their inspection of the ceiling walls yesterday, and then reported that the thing was liable to tumble down any moment. The report was hastily drawn and recommended that the assembly chamber and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
The FideIitv,, Cashier Guilty.

CINCINNATI, Feb 4.-Hopkins, the cash fer of the wrecked Fidelity Bank, was found guilty this morning. A motion for a new trial will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-04
THE LONDON DYNAMITERS.
HARKINS AND GILLIAN FOUND
 GUILTY AS INDICTED.

Sentenced to Fifteen Years Penal Servi- tude-EurOpe Waiting for Bismarck's
 Utterances-Irish Landlords Interview ing Lord Salisbury.
 LONDON, Feb. 4-The trial of Thomas Callan, of Lowell, Mass, and of Michael Harkins, of Philadelphia, who were charged with being implicated in dynamite con- spiracy, brought to a close yesterday. On the conclusion of the judges summing up,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-14
PhOt0graphing In COlors =.

The latest invention in photography
is the discovery Of process by which
colors as well as objects may be photo
graphed. By the use OF several plates
instead OF one. three negatives are
taken on Plates specially prepared.
These are exposed in a triple camera.
In front OF them ''light flters'' are set,
carefully adjusted, so as to admit to
plate the amount OF light just requisite
impress on the negative the picture
or such color as will, when combined
with the other two colored negatives.
reproduce the desired color and light
and shade of the object photographed.
In recent lecture Mr.. Ives. an invent>
or, exhibited the photograph OF land
scape, in which the different shades of
green in foliage and varied colors of
sky, houses, and barn, with the rich
orange of autumn leaves, were perfectly
portrayed.
This will work a revolution even in
photo-engraving, while the composite
Photographic process, producing the
fine lines OF wood engraving, which the
gelatinlzed zinc plate was not able to
furnish, now rivals handwork so accu>
rately that the difference is not discern.
ible except to the expert.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-14
Why Red Haired Girls Don't Tan.

A red haired girl, 1 believe. never
turns brow3. That, understood from
a learned physician, is because she has
too much iron in her blood. 1t il the
iron that gives the fine Titan hue to
her hair. IL she had lees iron in her
blood her hair would probably be brown
or chestnut, or perhaps blonde. The
varying degrees Of redness that you see
in different proportions of iron in their
blood. A girl with glossy, bro~nish
hair that shows red in a strong light
has OILY a fair share OF ron in her
blood, but brIcktop, il NAY be per.
mittsd the expression, a bricktop is full
OF iron. The doctors know OF no vay
OF neutralizing the effect OF the iron.
Perhaps they wouldn't resort to it, even
IL they knew 1t. For it is the iron In
the blood that makes the red. headed
girls so strong and hardy and good ma
.ured. 1t also is the cause OF freckles
which are very good for the health.
And it is noticed as = singular thing
probably also having some relation TO
the iron in the blood-that mosquitoes
never bite red-heajed girls. So you
see. according to the dictum of this
learned physician, a red-beaded girl has
many advantages over her dark haired
sistar
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-09-14
Largest Tree In America.

The Virginia City Enterprise says the
largest tree in the world stands in a
small basin near the Kaweah, and is
surrounded on all sides by wall OF
huge rocks. There is so much brush in
the vicinity that the little valley in
which the tree stands is almost inac-
cessible. The men who saw it had no
rule, tape-liue measure of any kind, but
one of them measured the tree with his
ride, which is sonr feet in length. He
found it TO be Al lengths of his gun in
circumference at point as high above
the ground as he coald reach. The Top
OF the tree has been broken of, but it is
still Of immense hight.