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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
General Markets.

NEW YORK Sep. 2S.-FLOUR-Closed mod erately active; prices are held higher and buyers are holding off; superdne winter. $S.2J8 550; superfins spring, S3.1sQS3.50 extra No, winter. ss25Asss; do. spring, SS.S59375; city mills, S4 eOGS5 To- for West Indies. southern flour closed firm; family extras, $3.eoGD5.40.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and irregular In the early dealings there was some advance, but in the late dealings it was wholly lost the market closing at the lowest figures. Th, squeeze in wheat in Chicago had no appar- eut effect on the market here Spot lots closed steady Spot sales of No red state at S1.U6; No ; do., $1.G@la; No. red winter, Sl011aG I 02ls; No white, $1,04Glo5; No. 3 red winter. Sent Sl o19s; do. Oct. Uss; do. Nov, SlyS4; do, Dec, S1.043s.
 CORN-Options were moderately active and irregular The fluctuations were slight and the market closed at about yesterdays figures. Snot lots closed easier. Spot sales of No. mixed at 50l6dO51c; No. mixed, Oct, 50Ssc; do., Nov, 5o5sc; do., Dec, 5ossc.
 0ATS-Options were fairly active. closing firm. Shot lots c'osed steady Spot sales of No. s9Ss@e9s4c; No. ? mixed, Sept, as94c.; do Oct, 29zsc; do., Nov, 30ssc. 2aaS3 2s=As
 RYE-Duu
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; new mess, Sf5.S71a2sla.15. ! =Ssss
 LARD-Closed 1firm; i Nov,l $e. .so89.70i Dec, ss 7n9ns so, ss. 4ssxss -s.ss4- ses se.ssaes
 sIIGAR-Raw dull andi nominSHy unchanged. Refined steady and moderately active; cut loaf and crushed sssc.; cubes and powdered, &c.,; granulated, 7s4c,; confectioners' A, 7sse.; white extra C. 6 15-l607c; extra 0, 1l-16065sc.; ;sC, oskdD6 9-16c.; yellow, 6I406 5-1sc. sSEzs
 BUTTER-Quiet; eastern creamery, 22824c.; western do, 2o0aSo S&sszs l. CHEESE-Steady; factory New York cheddar, ssz0e14c; western flat, 7Ss9sl4c.
 EGGS-Firm; fresh eastern drsts, 216211Sc.; Canadian firsts, 2l@21&c; western f1rsts, 20lS 0a1c.
 COrToN-Spot closed steady; middling up lands, 10 7-l6c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
New Presidential Postoffices.

WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-The following fourth class postotfices will be raised to third class or presidential offices on Oct, l next: Pratt Mines, Ala. Sheffield, Ala :; Parngould, Ark; Blackhawk, Colo; Stirling, Colo. Yuma, Colo; Clintonville, Conn; Man chester, Conn. Minot, Dak, Huntingburgh, Ind; Spencer, Ind; Correctionville, Iowa; Baldwin, Kan; Coolidge, Kan; Horton, Kan. Leoti, Kan. Lyndon, Kan. Oakland, Md; East Pepperell, Mass. Hyannis, Mass, ; West Quincy, Mass; Bangor, Mich; War ren, Minn.; Winnebago city, Minn; Granite, NJ. T.; Ponca, Neb.; Bound Brook, N. J. ; Edgewater, N J.; Matawan, N. J.; Far Rockaway, N. Y; Hancock, N Y.; Honeye Falls, N. Y. Caldwell, O.; Carey, O. ; Harbor, O.; Yiddlebury, O.; Royersford, Pa. ; Saltsburgh, Pa Union, s. c. ; Humboldt, Tenn. Whitesboro, Tex; Wills Point, Tex; Keyser, w. Va. Rhinslander, Wis. Rice Lake, Wis. West Superior, Wis ; Carbon, Wy. T.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Is China Guilty of Treachery?

LONDON, Sept. 29,-Advices from India state that the British authorities have seized documents in the palace of the rajah of Sikkim proving that the uprising of the Thibetans was directly inverted by the llama of Thibet, and positively establishing the com picity of that potentate's Chinese advisers The chain of evidence is said to extend from the Chinese officials in Thibet directly back to the government at Pekin, and 1t is ex- pected that the latter will be asked by Lord Salisbury to explain the discrepancy between Chinese protestations of friendship for Eng land and ignorance of lawlessneSs on the part of the Thibetans and the simultaneous fomen- tation of insurrection and invasion by officers of the Chinese government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
New East Mail Train

WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-Postmaster Gen eral Dickinson has just completed arrange ments by which a new fast mail train will be established between Chicago and New York city, commencing Saturday, the SOth inst This train will be known as the "New York and Chicago Fast Mail, East" It will leave Chicago at S:30 a. m., and arrive at Boston about 3 D. m. instead of p. m., as by present schedule, and in New York at 12:3O D. m. instead of D. m-, as by present schedule. Mails by this train will be twen ty seven hours in transit from Chicago to New York. This is one of the most important improve ments that has been made in the east bound mail facilities in the history of the railway mail SarYl,e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Advance in Flour.

have been further advanced by millers here, who are quoting New England fifty cents a barrel higher than two weeks ago. There were sales at s6.5O to parties who refused to pay S6 for the same flour ten days ago. That just equals the rise in wheat for the same time London was more inclined to buy and bid nearer the figures quoted from here than for several days. Some bakers went out to that trade, but the sales were restricted for the same causes that have operated to that end for two weeks. The domestic inquiry was very active, and the mills were pushed to meet forward sales now due with the cur rent prompt delivery demand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
A Village Twice Destroyed.

SPENCER, Wis, Sept 29.-The small ham let of Romeo, three miles north of here, suf- fered a repetition of the disastrous fire of 1SS6 The large saw mil ten million feet of lumber, boarding house, store, barns, black smith shop and dwelling houses were totally consumed. Only four buildings are left stand ing, and the loss to Mr. Van Hoosear, who owned the property, is ill the neighborhood of S135,OO0, with some insurance. The fire was undoubtedly the work of incendiarieS, and the feeling among the men who are thrown out of employment is very bitter against them. The mill will not be rebuilt. The Stevens Point fire engine, which was telegraphed for, was too late to do any good. Mir Van Hoosear is in Dakota at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
rhe Utah Commission Report.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-Messrs. G. L. Godfrey, A. B. Williams and Arthur L. Thomas, three of the five members of the Utah commission, have submitted to the secretary of the interior the majority report of the commission on affairs in the territory during the past year. They renew the re- commendation of the last annual report, that the territory should not be admitted to the union as state until such time as the Nor mon people shall manifest by their future acts that they have abandoned 'polygamy in good faith and an amendment shall have been adopted to the constitution prohibitory of polygamy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
w. c. T. U. CONVENTION.
Close of the Meeting at Lockport--Ofa-
 cers Reelected.

LocKPoRT, N. Y, Sept. 29.-The W. C. T. U. convention closed here last night with a young women's meeting. A large number of delegates left for home on the evening trains The salaries of the executive officers were fixed as follows: President, S1, 900; treasurer, $500. The delegates to the national conven- tion, which convenes at the Metropolitan opera house, New York City, Oct. 19, were elected by the representation of dues of each county, each one of over S100 having a dele gate. Many counties combined, giving them extras. Monroe had two and with her sur plus gave Chautauqua another. Mrs, Frances W. Graham, of Lockport, was unan- imously chosen delegate at large This gives Niagara three national delegates, a larger representation than any other county. The election of officers resulted in re-electing the entire retiring board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Another Schooner Foundered.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Sept 29.-The steamer Novelty, from Boston for Tiverton, arrived with Capt. Johnson and crew of the schooner Wm. D. Cargill, of Deer Isle, from Bangor for New Haven. Capt. Johnson re- ports that during an easterly gale the vessel sprung a leak and soon after bilged. All hands were taken off by boat from Pollock Rip lightship and taken on board the ship. Nothing was saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
BLAINE IN NEW YORK AGAIN.
Bat Few Knew When He was to Arrtves
 and There was Little DemonstratiOn.


 NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Hon. James G. Blaine, with his son Walker, arrived in New York at s:10 last evening from Boston, and was met at the Grand Central depot by Hon. Levi P. Morton, William Walter Phelps, and a committee from the Harlem Republican club, who escorted him to the Fifth Avenue hotel. The hour of his arrival had been kept secret, and there was consequently no dem onstration. Mr Blaine was recognized by the usual crowd of people around the depot, who cheered him Justify, and he was rendered a similar welcome by the throng in the cor riders of the hotel After dining and taking a short rest Mr. Blaine held an informal re- ception, among those who shook hands with him being Gen. Sherman, Bernard Bigl1n, William c. Goodloe, of Kentucky, George R. Davis, of Illinois, and many others Mir. Blaine said he was in excellent health, but little fatigued by his long ride. He retired early. He speaks at the polo grounds meet ing this evening, and leaves for Detroit Mon day evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
The Tariff Bill Reading Completed

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The senate finance committee met and continued the reading of the tariff bill. It was concluded about 3:3O D. m., when the committee adjourned Sen ator Beck, who is preparing the principal features of the minority report at Old Point Comfort, it is expected will send his report to Senator Harris Monday. In that event the minority report will be ready about the mid dle of the week. probably Wednesday,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Killed bv Hi. Old Enemy.

BROOKLYN, Sept 2e-George F. Shepard, a wealthy retired manufacturer, died yester- day of an overdose of morphine. He had been trying for year to overcome the nor phine habit, and employed an attendant to care for him and keep him from getting the drug, except in small doses when absolutely necessary. He seemed to have nearly rid himself of the habit, but during the temper ary absence of the attendant he evidently took large quantity of the drug to over come the feeling of prostratien of which he had hasn complaining He was over 70 years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Developing New Oil Territory.

TITUsvILLE, Pa, Sept 29-It is not gener- ally known, but it is, nevertheless, a fact that extensive oil developments are being made in Elk county. The territory is in Highland township, beginning seven miles south of the Pittsburg and Western railroad Since the 1st of this month active operations have again begun, and no less than fifty new derricks will be up in thirty days. The wells are drilled 2,200 feet deep, and when finished flow from twenty to fifty barrels per day The oil is of superior quality. A pipe line is being laid there from the Kane district.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Weather Indications. Fair; colder; northwesterly winds.
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 4s.-Money closed at per cent The highest rate was and the lowest > Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4S4l6D4. .SS1s; actual rates, 4S4GDLS411 for 6) days and SsG5 4SS@4 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency Us, 121 bid As, coup. 130 bid; 4l2s, do, 10'9s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union trsts, l13@l16; Union land grants, 1o39lO6; Uuiop sinking funds 1I0Q>l23; Centrals, 1I4D117.
 The sto k market was higher during the fore noon than it closed, but the advance was not So large or so general as during the same hours on yesterday The market continued firm during 1he afternoon, prices advancing steadily up to , ao'clock, when the top figures of the day were current. Iu the final dealings there was some selling to reaiIze anu reaction Of 1s to 3s peE cent The close was tirm however, with prices generally 1 to 214 per cent. higher than those ot yes, erday The sales for the gay amounted to 5T1 C56 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Deserted his Business and Family,

CORTLAND, N. Y., Sept. 29-Charles Leon ard, of Leonard and Gardner, masons, left here about a week ago, and his partner now charges that he took s1 900 of the firms money away with him. He said at the time that he was only going to Groton, but he has not returned and nothing is known as to his whereabouts His wife and child are left in destitute circumstances. A married woman who lived in the same house with Leonard disappeared at about the time of his own de- parture, and it is supposed that they have gone away together.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
The English NIetheti.

English Reporter to Lord Salisbury's pri- vats secretary)-Would you kindly intimate to his lordshis that it has come to the knowi- edge of the management of The Telegraph that he desires to express an opinion pub licly on the probable outcome of the Parnen suits, and that I await his pleasure in that regardl
 Private Secretary-I will tell his lordship.
 (Returns in half an hour with roll of paper neatly tied with red tape pe.)-Pittsburg Chronicle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
A Long Lost Heir Found.

BRAINERD, Minn., Sept. 29.-E. c. Walters, of New York, agent for West Virginia coal land syndicate arrived here Wednesday, ac- companied by John Williams, of Brockville, Mo, and identified William Williams, 0 mar ket gardener, as Johns brother and a long lost heir to a large West Virginia estate. The property was devastated during the war and the family broken up and scattered. The old homestead turned out to be over an immense coal bed and syndicate hunted up the heirs and gave big price for the property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
The House Proposes to Take It Easy.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29-The house agreed to adjourn over at the conclusion of the days business until Monday. An effort is being made to arrange for the adjournment of the house after this week from Monday to Thurs
 day and from Thursday to the following Monday of each week, thus giving two days
 session per week If this is arranged and it is desired to hold the regular night sessions for the consideration of pension bills they will be held on Thursdays instead of Fridays,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Heavy Freight Business.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 99-The Pennsyl- vania railroad is doing heavy freight busi- ness, and the rolling stock is under high pressure The officials find great difficulty in transporting the freight owing to the scarcity of cars A large amount of freight is await ing transportation on every part of the com pany's lines, and efforts to move it as rapidly as possible will be made The company has placed orders for 1,5O0 additional box cars, which will be built immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Montana Stamp Mill Burned.

BUTTE, M. T., Sept. 29.-The Margaret Ann stamp mill at Walkerville, two miles from Butte, was totally destroyed by fire, as no water was at hand to extinguish the flames The mill was used to crush ores from the Pollock mine, and was owned by Dennis Driscoll, of Walkerville Loss, $25 GOO; no
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Lifting the BlOckade.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 29.-The Picayune's Meridian, Miss, special says: Permission has been given all roads except the Vicksburg and Meridian railroad to res inc passenger travel through this city. No express or mail matter will be received for the present The weather is cool The first train for Cincin- nati this week over the Queen and Crescent route left last evening. Trains will leave daily hereafter, but there are few insignif- cant local points at which they will not stop for the present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Preferred Death to Delay.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Sept 29-Miss Millie Katz, aged IS, Telephone Exchange employs, took 8 dose of carbolic acid and died shortly afterward- She had expected to be married this fall, but her lover informed her Wednesday evening that he would have to postpone it for three years. This is SUD- posed to have caused the rash act
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Attempted to Burn Up salvationists.

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, Sept 29.-Dur- ing concerted meetings of tine Salvation Army at their various rendezvous sections of an apparently we'll organized mob attacked the meeting houses, poured in petroleum and set fire to it. The flames were put out, and the partisans of the Salvation Army gave battle to the attacking party. A riot of con- siderable proportions ensued, during which many persons were injured though none of them seriously
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
"It is 8 Eake."

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Referring to the story that Tascott had been seen in Chicago, Super intendept of Police Hubbard said to a re- porter for the United Press: Its fake from beginning to end. So far from knowing anything of Tascott's presence in the city, we are confident he is not heran
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
The Emperor Nearly Loses His Head

VIENNA, Sept. 29.-The committee of the lower house of the Austrian diet, to which the question was referred for consideration, has reported in favor of rejecting the pro posal to give an official reception to Emperor William of Germany on the occasion of his approaching visit.
 During artillery practice at Felixdorf q shot from one of the guns narrowly missed striking the emperor'S head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
wnshinrton's Aoueduct.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-The investigation into the charges of fraud in the construction of the Washington aqueduct daily brings to light new evidences of fraud and bad work manship. It is considered impossible that the bad work could have been done without collision between the contractors and the government inspectors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Here Comes Old Winter.

storm of the season visited this valley last
 night. At Lafayette Corners, the highest
 point in McKeon county, a bowling snow storm was in progress at 10 o'clock Snow also fell at Colegrove and other points No snow fell here, but the weather is freezing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Columbia s Centennial.
Varied Programme for the
 Closing Day.
A HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS.
The Town Crowded by Visitors to See the Many yEvents-Columbia's Steady Growth.

Its Pleasant Location-One of Its Old
 Families.
 COLUMBIA, Pa, Sept. 29-Y esterday was the third and last day of Columbia's centen- nial celebration. The town was crowded. The military and firemen's procession in the morning was brilliant pageant. The sup elementary boat races for special prizes em- braced a four and double shell contest In the doubles Harrisburg won easily, Columbia second The four cared race was won by Reading.
 4 fantastic parade in the afternoon, a competitive prize and exhibition drill by wis iting militia and band contest in the even- ing concluded the celebration.
 Columbia was incorporated borough Feb. 25, 1874, with Christian Brenneman as chief burgess and John Dicks as assistant burgess. The inhabitants numbered about 900, and were on a general increase. The first census was not taken until 1880, when it had pop ulation of 2,046 In 1S40 it had increased to 2,7I9; in 1850, 4,140; in 1860, 5,007; in 1870, 6,461; ill 1880, S,S12; in 1877, 9,672.
 One of the most interesting points in the vicinity to the residents is the Blunston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
A Good Business Record for 1888.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2o.-Calculations made by Bradstreet's as to the extent of commercial endorsements for the first nine months of 1888, as compared with the same period of each year since 1882, show that the number of failures in 1888 has been lower than for any of the other years except 1889 and 1ss7, while the proportion of assets to liabilities is larger than in any year except 1884, thus making g very favorable showing for the current yeaT
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Enthusiasm for William.

BERLIN, Sept. 29.-Emperor Wilh ms re- ception through southern Germany has been cordial in the extreme The display at S.utt- gart was the finest the city has ever wit messed. Immense crowds of people congre- gated at the railway station, hundreds ot lamps were lighted, bells were rung and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Laid in the Road Two Days

BOSTON, Sept. 29.-W. Schroeder, junk
 man of North Cambridge, aged CO., was thrown from a wagon in a lonely road in Winchester Tuesday and lay there badly hurt till Thursday, when he was found He was exposed during the storm of Tuesday and Wednesday. He died yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Killed by a Fast ExuresS Train

MEADv1LLE, Pa, Sept. 29.-An express train on the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad struck buggy and horse at Kennedy Station, N. Y., completely demolish- ing the vehicle and killing the occupants, James Stone and his wife The horse was also killed Mir. Stone was a wealthy farmer The train was going at the rate of fifty miles An hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Decatur Nearly Free.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 29.-The Americans De- catur, Ala, special says: Only one case of fever has been reported-that of Dr. Black All the patients under treatment are doing we'll except two white men, who are not so we'll J. R. Stewart, of Hancevile, is re- r.on-ted daa6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Cargo on Fire.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Sept. 2a.-The schooner
 William Foster has arrived here with her
 cargo of lime on fire, and has been sealed up
 to smother the flames. She reports that a
 sailor named Stewart, of St. John, was washed overheard and drowned during the gale of Wednesday,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Assistance Not Needed.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 29.-The follow ing telegram was received by The Daily Dispatch: Decatur, Ala, Sept. 2S. Please announce through the united and associated press that Decatur has all the contributions she needs, thanks to a generous people. Jerome Cochrane, state health officer"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
NIaine's Oldest Journalist Dead.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. s9.-Russell Eaton, aged eighty eight, the oldest journalist in Maine, founder of the Kennebec Journal, president of The kennebec Savings Bank and formerly owner of the Maine Farmer, died veStar6ay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Met Deatll in tho Clouds.

PROVIDENCE, R. H., Sept. 29-A large silk balloon was found on Cumberland Hill. The address, Carl Myers, Mohawk, N. Y., :, was on it, and there was bit of Buffalo newspaper pinned to the basket, on which as pencilled, Met our death in the clOudS y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Destitution at Fernandina

FERNAND1NA, Fla, Sept 2e-The citizens of Fsrnandina, through the Howard associa- tion, have issued an appeal for help. Nearly all well to do citizens have fed But few whites remain. Business is virtually sus- pended, Two thousand eolored people and most of the remaining whites are destitute. Contributions may be sent to G. Stark, treas llrer of the Howard association
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Disease Led tO SuiCidr..

MACHIAs, Me, Sept. "9.-Arthur Wright, aged 19, committed suicide by shooting at his fathers house in Machiasport. Delirlum re sulting from typhoid fever is the supposed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
A S6.ooO. 900 VIII Case.

NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-The contest over the will of the late James Stokes, involving S5,0O0 OOO, has been decided against the con testant, Henry Dale, whose late wife was a daughter of MT. Stokes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
Sullivan Ont of Danper.

BOSTON, Sept, 29.-There has been a marked change for the better in the condition of John L. Sullivan. Dr, Bush says Sullivan is en- tirely out of danger
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-29
A Large Tannery Burned

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 29.-The Ohio Falls Oak Leather company's tannery burned yester- day Loss S105, 900; insurance, S130, 0,000