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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Welcoming the Ice King.

ST PAUL. Minn., Jan. 26.-The first festiv- ities in connection with the third St. Paul carnival occurred yesterday afternoon in the shape of a parade, the grandest ever wit messed here in connection with similar festivi- ties Senator Durant, of Saltwater. persoE- at.,;l the ice king and was presented by Mayor Smith with the keys and freedom of the city. Ji;. royal highness then declared the carnival open and commanded his subjects to begin t'.e festivities In the evening the palace v.s illuminated by many colored electric lights placed within it's walls Throughout ti:a evening the crowds evidenced no disposi ton to exchange the discomforts of the outer world for the warmth of the house, and it was not until very late hour that the streets resumed their normal appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
CRIMINALS OF THE AoUEDucT.
Action Taken Looking to the Prevention
 of Flu, ther Outrages.

Ot Eu,t OutraSeS.
 TARRYTowN, N. Y., Jan. 26-The people living along the line of the aqueduct from this town to New York are in an exasperated frame of mind This condition has grown out of the centraliZation of the aqueduct la borers in large numbers in that district When the laborers first began work they were quiet and peaceable set of men, but in little while some of the worst characters in this city and from other places, who wanted a hiding place from the police, saw splendid opportunity to go under cover," and went to work on the aqueduct. 1t did net take long for these criminals to become known to each other, and for mutual protec- tion they formed secret organization, slml- lar in many respects to the old Molly Nc Guires.
 The membership was increased from time to time by men who were carefully selected from the Italians, Hungarians, Swedes, Irishmen and negroes who worked ill the aqueduct, until several hundred mem- bers were known to each other. This organi- zation soon became powerful one in the com mission of crimes and the protection of criminals. How well these marauders have succeeded can be seen by glance at the long list of robberies that have been committed near the aqueduct, the foul murders that have been perpetrated, and the brutal assaults that have been made upon women. When these villains first began the terror stricken farmers and villagers appealed to the local authorities for protection. A few Investigations were made, but no one had the courage to make any arrests.
 Recently committee of citizens waited upon Inspector Byrnes, of New York, and asked his assistance in cleaning out the crimin- als. As result a number of detectives have been employed in ferreting them, and whole sale arrests may be soon looked for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Jan 25.-FI.OUR-Closed dull and weak without material change; winter wheat extra, &. .9064.9O; Minnesota do, $2.9005; city mill- extra, $44004.75 for West Indies. Southern flour closed dull, and in the buyers favor; com mon to choice extra, $S.25@5.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active, but very irregular and closed weak at about yester- day,s figures. Spot lots closed dull and un- changed. Spot sales of No. red state at 9315c i; No. , do, 9O34c; No. g red winter 9O11c; ungraded red. 9o@91c.; No. 9 red winter, Feb, S0ssc. bid; do.. March, 9O11c.; do., April, 9l19c bid
 CORN-Options were dull, but steady, and closed about 14c. higher. Spot lots closed steady, at unchanged prices Spot sales of No. ? mixed cash. at 61Nc.; ungraded do., 59@611sc.; 1; No. 2 mixed. March, April and May, 6Ozsc. bid.
 OATS-Options were dull, but firm, closing at yesterdays prices Spot lots closed steady and unchanged. Spot sales of No. white state at 4216 Q04sc.; No. do., 4194c.: No. mixed, March, 8916@S914c.; do., May, 899sc.
 PORK-Dull; mess, $15016.S.
 LARD-Closed dull, but heavy; cash, $7.650
 Iri BuTTER-Firm; state, 1T@esc; western, 14@ 84c.
 CHEEsE-Dull state factory. 1lM01s34c;
 EGGs-Weak, nearby. &c.; westaru, sA@ 25c.
 SUGAR-Raw weak, at easier prices; fair ref1n inp. 6l6c. Refined moderately active and steady: cut loaf and crushed, Sc; cubes and powdered, sssc ;graurIatdt. 75Sc.; confec1ioneys A.. scs; A, staudsrd, 6Hac.; cpRen d6 A wnite exfra 70 l.I8Qe3xc; e10A W-W0GT D, 5TS9ae1k SN yelIaMa a6&
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
CONDENSED NEWS,

Cyrus Wakefield, of Boston, president oi the Wakefield Rattan company, died last night of heart disease.
 Happy Medium, the most celebrated trot- ting stallion in the world, owned by Gen. W. T. Withers, of Lexington, Ky, and valued at S4O,O00, is dead.
 An explosion of melinite occurred in fac tory at zurndorf, Hungary, killing three per sons and wounding twelve.
 Several hotels and other buildings at Sus quehanna, Pa., were burned yesterday. Loss s30,OOO.
 Citizens of Buffalo, N. Y., ask charter changes to authorize selection of public school teachers by competitive examinations.
 There is an impression among coal miners that the high tariff on coal means protection for the barons at the expense of the working men.
 There is quarrel over the distribution of the funds raised for the families of the exc cuted Anarchists. The office of The Mercury, Renfrew, Ont. was burned Tuesday night The editor is . prominent Prohibitionist, and the fire is be- lieved to have been tho work of his liquor selling enemies. George Lillie, a Chautauqua county farmer signed lightning rod contract, which was presented for payment as note. Suit upoI it in the supreme court resulted yesterday ir a verdict ill favor of Lillie. Seaburn Posey, Jr., formerly school super. intendent of Winston county, Ala, has beer arrested at Hot Springs, Ark, on charge Of forging county orders for $2O,Co0. J.E. Taylor's residence, Calumet avenue. 1 Chicago, was robbed of tewelry worth S3, ,00t while the family were at dinner. Two engines collided Tuesday night on the
 bridge over Vermilion river at Streator, ILL, killing James Anderson, of Toronto Ont, a ] fireman.
 Tho postofice ct Annapolis, N. s., was en.
 tered by burglars, who stole all registered
 letteas and muney packages in the mats. An ppsu. switch near Newcastle, Pa wreckad two freight tains and sevWQH
 wVuk166 ESSYen eu46bYa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

\ South Coventry firm has an order from Cape Cod fishermen for 1l5 fishpoles that must be of Hickory, 4S to 65 feet long and eight inches in diameter at the butt.
 Two hundred and seventy-one licenses have been issued by the Fsirfield County Commissioners thus far. Up to this time last year, when licenses were Sl00 cheaper the number was 27S.
 B. A. Ray, of East Haddam, has secured withdrawal of the SI5,O00 breach-of- promise suit brought against him by Miss Susie Carter, of East Lynn, having made the young woman his wife.
 States Attorney Doolittle has expressed himself as intending to again try William Cisco, the young colored man charged with the murder of Harriet Thompson, in whose recent trial the jury disagreed. Ex-Judges Blydenburgh and Stoddard, Ciscois coun- sel, appeared before Judge Torrance yes terday and asked that the bond of their client. who is now in the county jail, be re- dnced from S1 ,000 to $500. Attorney Doolittle thought that too large reduction and Judge Torrance fixed it al $500.
 The old war horse Dandy" used by Colonel W. T. Batcheller of Winsted dur ing his army service, has been kept by the colonel since the war. Of late years he has been retired to comfortable quarters ali Colebrook River, where he died Monday at the age of 34 years. On Buckingham day" Colonel Batcheller rode the old horse in the soldiers parade in Hartford, when the animal showed more style and Anims- ton than many a younger horse, but a cold caught recently ended his career of use fulness and honor.
 Before Judge Lawrence and jury in the New York Supreme Court yesterday a suit was brought by William Paine to have set aside conveyances of property made by his grandfather to his second wife, when he was over ninety years of age, and old and infirm. Upon the death of the grand fathers wife, the property was left to her nieces, the Misses Dunn, who are now in possession of it. The dispositions of wit nesses were read to the jury yesterday. They were all persons who live at New Canaan, where the old gentleman and his wife and tho Misses Dunn had been in the habit of passing their summers, and had an uTS,Jft1ufty W observing hs hst4s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
A Bogus Priest,

BERLIN, Jan. 26.-Joseph Eber, clerical imposto., who claims to have been a professor C theology in Chicago, was arrested at Dant- :, yesterday for illegally performing the cer- c,hc-.y of the mass and drawing the stipend of a rries. The attention of the police was atUa a~.ed to him through his ill concealed rea f1ons with a barmaid. Investigation dis c.eset. the fact that the two were living together as man and wife, and the mans arrest followed It is believed that Eber is pone other than Keatinge, the clerical impos- ter whose exploits in Dublin two years ago brought humiliation upon large number of persons of high standing in and out of the church
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
hoRQUAY IS DEFIANT.
ae Says He Will Make an Explanation.
 at the Proper Time.

at the Proper Time.
 WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 26.--Although the belief was pretty general that Premier Nor quay and his administration had been char acterized by reckless expenditure and misap- plication of funds, it was only when tie or gan of the present government announced the actual state of affairs that the people realized how public moneys had been ex. pended and what was the actual state of af- fairs.
 The editorial said: ''There is a cash deficit of s315, ,13S GO; unpaid bonds are out for s16O, GOO, making deficit of s475, 13s60. Whei the public accounts committee in 1886 ordered the production of his account book Norqua flatly refused. No entry IS to be found upo. its pages from the month of September, 1885 to January, 1887. He did not dare mak any. So thoroughly dishonest and dstortee had the accounts become that it was useless t. attempt to manipulate the books successfully
 Norquay was interviewed yesterday He defiant and disposed to brazen it out. Hesay the floor of the house is the proper place t. discuss the matter, and he will be prepared offer an explanation when the proper tin. comes. The people units in placing t. responsibility upon Norquay.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Railroad Smashup In Cuba.

KEY WEST, Jan. 26.-owing to a mistake by a signal station fearful collision oc- cured on Saturday night on the oeste rail road, that runs from Havana to Vuclta, Abajo district A passenger train coliided with freight train seventeen miles east of La Herradura station. The engineers and firemen of both trains were instantly killed and their bodies terribly mangled. Forty passengers were more or less badly hurt. some of whom died before medical aid reached them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Nipped in the Bud.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Jan. 26-A start ling plot for the wholesale liberation of pris- oners confined in the state penitentiary was discovered yesterday by Warden Patton Scott Thompson, burglar, was to be re- leased yesterday. When he was searched keys to the cell house and sealed instructions to three prisoners were found under the fel- lows armpits. Thompson was held, and, with Clark, a cell mate, confessed that the emeute was planned for to-day at the time when the convicts arc let into the hall for shaving. It was part of the plot to over power and kill the guards. Clark confessed that he was year making the keys, the inn pressions of which he took in wax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
TraredY in n BalIrOOnl.

COLUMBUS, s. C., Jan. 26.-On Tuesday night large dance was given at the house of John Mcclure, in York county, five miles from Yorl1ville, at which there was gathered people for miles around. During the evening a quantity of ''noonshine' whisky was cir culated, and at about midnight majority of the men were under the influence of iquor
 At this time a quarrel occurred upon the floor between James Beam and John Phillips, in which several others joined. Pistols were at once drawn and firing was begun in the room full of women. A terrible scene en- sued. When the smoke cleared away Beam was found on the floor, shot through the heart.. Others were slightly wounded. Phil lips and George Gunthrop were locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
CHANGES IN THE CHURCH.
OF INTEREST TO CATHOLICS IN THE
 UNITED STATES.
Archbishop Williams, of Boston, will Doubtless be Elevated to the Cardinal ate-The Pope Recognizes Catholics in This Country as Americans Only.

ate-Ih he rope Recognizes Catnolcs HI
 This Country as Americans Only.
 BALTIMORE, Jan 26.-The special core spondent of The Baltimore Sun at Rome writes: A number of important changes in olic church in the United States are contem- plated. Though nothing has been formr- lated yet, it is agreed upon in ecclesiastical circles that Archbishop Williams, of Boston, will be made cardinal at a consistory in March A strong flavor of truth is given this belief by the fact that Rev. Dr. Bodfish, chancellor of the Boston archdiocese and an intimate friend of the archbishop, is quoted as saying he will be in Rome this month 1t is thought his errand will be to take from the pope an indirect offer of the honor to the archbishop. Since the last visit of Cardinal Gibbons the pope has been highly impressed with the clever management of the American church. it's growth and importance, and is anxious further to promote its welfare by giving it another papal prince. In that case, the gossip is, the new cardinal can have the assistance of a coadjutor if he wishes it, who will be Bishop McMahon, of Hartford, Conn. 1, whose place will be filled by the conservation of Rev. Dr. Byrne, vicar general of Boston.
 The vacant archbishopric of New Orleans is set down to Rev. P. L. Chappelle, of Wash ington, though few think Bishop Janssens, of Natchez, may be the one promoted. Next spring the pope will divide the archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Bishop Ireland will be made archbishop of one of the divisions. Rev. Dr. O'Connell, rector of the American college at Rome, will probably succeed Right Rev. J. J. Keane as bishop of Richmond. Rev. Dr. Farrell, of New York, will in all likelihood be made rector of the American college, sue ceeding Dr. O'Connell.
 A member of the papal household says Pope Leo will not take any notice of an at tempt to provoke jealousies between the Irish and German Catholics in the United States. Strange stories have crept into Rome regard ing alleged complaints ct the predominance of Irish prelates in America. The pope has said that in making promotions in that direc- tion he will not recognize, even if accom- panied by the strongest recommendations, any claims for appointment based on national preferences. lie is determined not to give ear to either side, should the issue ever come, for he holds that citizen is Irish or German solely or distinctly in the United States, but American, and as such, mentally and spiritually qualified for the position in ques- tion, will they be considered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Increasing Greensburg's Industries.

representatives of Kelley & Jones, manufac- turers of steam heating and ventilating ap- paratus in Jersey City, were here looking at sites which to erect their plant. They agreed to remove here provided 5o,o00 in stock was subscribed and ten acres of land was donated for their buildings. Some of our enterprising business men secured the land from John Kuch It is at the southern end of the town Last night the board of trade subscribed the stock. The company employs 300 skilled me- chanics, and their pay roll is upward of S4 4OOO A week
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Jan 26.-The senate in ex- ecutive session has confirmed the following nominations:~J. R. Hosmer, of New York, secretary of legation, Central American states: c. c. Long, of New York, secretary of legation at Corea; c. H. Way, of Georgia, consul general at St. Petersburg; F. D. Hill, of Minnesota, United States consul at Asun- cion; H. F. Merritt, of Illinois, at Aix la Chapelle; Victor Vifquain, of Nebraska, United States consul at Aspinwall; J. C.. Quiggle, of Pennsylvania, United States con sul at Point Stanley, Ont; D. Y. White, of New Hampshire, United States consul at Sherbrook; E. P. Crane, of New Jersey, United States consul at Stuttgart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Kissed the Wrong Woman.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Policeman Koening of the Carmansville police, look lis wife to |. ilall at Irving halI Tuesday night. He wen out trifle ahead of her, and while waitin for her at the corner of Fifteenth street n, saw a man rush up to her and kiss her. Mr. Koening screamed, and her husband locke up the stranger. The prisoner described nin self as James Ettinger. He said in the YorA vile court yesterday that be nlistook the lad, for relative of his whom he Lad not seen fo some time. Justice Murray fled him SlU
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Murdered While Performing Duty.

SOUTH NoRwALK, Conn, Jan 26.-At Nev. Canaan yesterday Louis Drucier, a constabi, attempted to serve a warrant upon Jaco. keeler for violation of the excise law. Keele barricaded the door, and threatened vioienc. if Drucker entered. The constable procure, assistance, and was approaching the plac again when keeler fired from a window, Xiii ing Drucker instantly. Keeler then shot him self before the posse could break in and captur, him. He will probably die. Drucker was e, old and highly respected citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Money closed at per cent. The lowest rate was 215 and the highest 314 per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4S5@D4.S7k; actual rates, 4.8414@4S4a for sixty days and S6s4@4S7 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 119 bid; As, coup, 125 bid; 41as, do., 1071a bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 113@116; Union land grants, 1o3@106; Union sinking funds, 117@119; Centrals, 113@116.
 The stock market was extremely dull this morn ing, but the undertone was firm, prices being well supported throughout. At noon they were frac- tionally higher than the closing figures of the previous evening. Therewas some hammering of St. Paul, Richmond and Terminal and Man. haitian The first two yielded but little, while Manhattan dropped 113 per cent, but most of this decline was speedily recovered. St. Paul, Read ing, Richmond and Terminal were the most active stocks on the list. The market continued dull after midday, but the tone continued firm to the close. Reading St. Paul and Lackawanna were the features of the afternoons dealings, and the whole list closed at the top figures of the day. The advance as compared with last nights figures ranged from B to per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Auburn'S SuSnen1e6 Rank

AUBURN, Jan 26.-The city is probable loser by the suspension of the First National bank, the treasurer having ,OOO tax re- ceipts deposited, and never having filed a bond for his second term of office A special meeting of the common council has been called in consequence. The heaviest depositors are the three railway commissioners of Auburn, whose accounts aggregate 20,000 and who were among the directors. It is said that the duplicate books were kept in the handwriting of an unknown person. No further news has been heard from the absconding clerks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
High License Urged by Bishop.

ALBANY, Jan. 26-The assembly commit tee on excise heard arguments on the Crosby high license bill this afternoon. Bishop Will jam c. Doane represented the Church Tenn perance society, while Dorman B. Eaton and ex-assenblyman Walter Howe appeared in behalf of the citizens committee Bishop Doane declared that prohibition had been tried and proven impracticable. High license had been successful in restricting the sale of intoxicants wherever enforced. One grand object of the bill was to place the liquor busi- ness in the hands of responsible persons, who would see to it that as little harm as possible would result from the sale of intoxicants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Rather be an Editor Than President.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26-''I am not can- didate, and neither would accept the nomi- nation for president" said George w. Childs, of The Public Ledger, yesterday when asked
 whether he had seen the statement published in the daily papers containing the an- nouncement by James McManes that he will go to the Republican national convention and there work and vote for his nomination s'It is very kindly on the part of MT. McManes and the gentlemen with him who are men, tioning my name, but it is entirely unsolicited on my part. I do not want the nomination, and would not accept if it were rendered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Iniursd on the Elevated.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Fannie Berger, the i1-year-old daughter of Louis Berger, of 22l
 iast One Hundred and Ninth street, was in- dred on Tuesday midnight at the Ninth 5reeu station of the Third avenue elevated 'oad She will probably recover, though she 9ill have to depend on the use of crutches for ome time to come. The responsibility fol
 he accident has not yet been determined.
 Ter parents claim that the cars did not come Q a full stop, which is denied by the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Wilkins, Welded Woes.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 26.-The penchant of John Wilkins, of Cleveland, for taking a
 new wife at every change of the moon grows more remarkable as facts come to light. By the court record he appears to be the hus- band of five women, but three more must be added to his list of victims. Nina Hamilton, another of the wives, residing in this city, says She was married to him in May last. Shs says that Wilkins was married to Belle Ward at Memphis, Tenn., nearly twenty years ago, and later to MIA Crittendaa, qa sfltpgdse; lE AGge S1yss x, t0t1as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
iFiy. Years for Embey.!ement.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 26-Isaac 4. Stanly was sentenced by Judge Welker yesterday to five years in the penitentiary. In 1884, Stanley, who was teller of the National Bank of Com merce in this city, was speculating heavily in the Chicago wheat market. His losses came fast and heavy, and he began to use the banks funds to protect his deals. He was finally detected, and investigation showed that he had used just Sl00,Oo0 of the reserve fund of the bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Agreeing to the Prohibition Amendment.

AGreelnS to the PrOH1bItIoh Ainendinent
 BOSTON, Jan. 26.-In the house yesterday afternoon the resolve to add prohibition, amendment to the constitution was passed tt be engrossed, in concurrence with the senate by vote of 1G0 to 70. six more than tn, necessary two-thirds. An amendment pro. posing to substitute the word alcoholic" foI intoxicating" was rejected by vote Of SS tc 13T The constitutional amendment will hav, to be passed by q two-thirolS vote ill botl branches next year before its submission tt the people at the polls.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-26
Revivinr the Vetoed Pension HtIr.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The Mandersor Grand Army pension bill was favorably re ported in the senate yesterday. Tie bill i. similar in character to the dependent pension bill of the last congress. It is believed thai the causes of objection against the former bill have been removed. 4 more definite method of fixing dependence is outlined in the present bill. which also limits its provisions to thost who served in the late rebellion. The bill increases the pension of minor children from 8 to S5 per month.