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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
DISCUSSING ANNEXATION.
It Is the Principal Topic of C"nN ersation
 in all Parts of the Dominion.

kt the fflnclpat AOplC OA SbAN oi
 in all Parts of the Dominion.
 OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 6.-Slowly but surely public interest from one end of the dominion to the other is being aroused over the talk or annexing Canada to the United States. Ten years ago the proposition would have been regarded as reasonable here, but there has been a marked change, even in the past twelve months. The annexation question promises to dwarf the other political matters. 1t Is practically the sole topic of conversation on the streets, while the newspapers are devotlng great deal of interest to the subject. The movement will meet with the greatest favor in the maritime provinces of Ontario and Manitoba. Quebec, though populated by French Canadians, will be the greatest op- ponent of the scheme. This is attributable to the conservatism of the Roman Catholic church, which claims to enjoy the greatest liberties granted at the French conquest. The Protestants of Ontario very largely espouse the cause, while another element of the same religion will oppose it owing to the sympathy of the Canadian Irish Catholics, who, in large numbers, hate British institu- tions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Burglars in A Mill.

ANsoNIA, Conn. Oct. 6.-Watchman Will jam Clark was attacked by an unknown man while making his rounds at one of the mills at o'clock in the morning and knocked down. He grappled with the man and in the tussle the man plunged knife at Clark's heart The blade struck the watchman's watch and glancing off, pierced his breast just over the heart entering to the depth of half an inch and breaking off. The would be burglar ran up a ladder and escaped. He was an Italian The safe in the adjoining mill was blown open Wednesday morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
A FOOL AND HIS MONEY.
Thomas Brennan Inherits $2. 700 and
 Spends It in Three Days.

SpenUS lu Dhyss
 BELLEvILLE, N. J., Oct. 6.-Thomas Bren- nan, of Bridge street, on Monday last re- ceived FOO through the death of a relative. Brennan hal been employed in the Hendricks works, at Montgomery. When the lawyer placed the legacy in his hands he imrnedi ately quit work and began enjoying himself.
 He took fancy to the river during his short period of opulence, and wanted a steam launch to take his friends up and down the river. No launch could be found ill the neighborhood, and he was obliged to take row boat. He threw $20 bill at the boat man for 10 cent ride.
 Brennan next started on a tour along Washington avenue, and in every place that he thought they would accept money he dropped in and pressed amounts, ranging from S5 to $20, upon the people he visited. This prodigality lasted from Monday until Friday morning, when Brennan awoke to the fact that the total sum left of the 8, TOO which he had received on Monday amounted to just s7 He had squandered S2,693 in exactly three days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
A Mammoth Irrigation Scheme.

HEw YORK, Oct. 6 A special to the World from Fl Paso. Tex, says; A move ment Is on foot here to construct monster dam sixty feet high in a pass few miles above Fl Paso, so as to form great reservoir in which the waters of the Rio Grande will be stored up for irrigating the valley for fifty miles below this city. This would sub merge about fifty tb 4sand acres of land, scarcely an acre of which is at present culti- vated At public meeting of citizens com mittees were appointed to raise fund to bring competent engineer here to investi- gate and report on the feasibility of the plan
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
THE TALK OF EUROPE
Sir Charles Warren Yields to
 Popular .Clamor.
BLOODHOUNDS AS POLICEMEN.

They will be Added to the Force at Once.
 Prospect of a Stormy Session of Parlia-
 ment Anticipated Strike of 3OO,oOO
 Colliers-The Emperor Snubs a Premier.
 LONDON, Oct 6.-The popular clamor for the introduction of bloodhounds into the chase for the Whitechapel murderer, lnten- sified by the recommendation of Professor Axe, has at last elicited sign from Gen. Sir Charles Warren chief commissioner of the metropolitan police. He has personally in- formed the press that he has decided to avail himself of the suggestion to use dogs, but ex- presses his disbelief in the efficacy of the idea, since if the murderer reads the newspapers he is forewarned, and consequently forearmed. The most searching inquiries of the police into the clews furnished by the statement of a seaman named Dodge fail to give any evidence of the truth of his assertions, and the Vidocq's of Scotland yard are as far as ever from the scent.
 The recent elaborate magazine article of Mir James Stansield, Gladstonian member for Halifax, and the speeches of various Liberal leaders within the last fortnight, plainly indicate that the coming session of parliament will be the stormiest that has been witnessed for many years. The cue given to all Liberal speakers is to force dis solution of parliament and this will be the policy of the opposition in the next session upon every question raised promising that result.
 The situation in the collieries is nearing a crisis. The price of coal has increased largely, and promises to increase to still greater ex- tent, in consequence of the early setting in of cold weather, which has created an un- equaled demand for fuel The miners insist upon 10 per cent. increase of wages and 300, 900 colliers threaten to strike unless the demands are complied with.
 tremendous sensation has been created ill Vienna owing to the fact that Emperor William neglected to confer decorations upon Hungarian Premier Tisza, while some minor officials were unexpectedly decorated. The cause of the kaiser's snubbing Mir. Tisza is mystery, unless it be the recollection of his old speeches in sympathy with the young mans father the late Emperor Frederick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
SUMMARY OF ALL THE SPORTS.
Fall Meeting at Jerome Park, Baseball
 Games and Other Events.

NEW YORK, Oct 6-The Jerome park races resulted as follows: First race, purse three-quarters of a mile; Diablo first, Hey day second, Cartoon third; time, 1:1S1S Second race, St. Nicholas handicap, one mile; Swift first, Yum Yum second, Climax third time, 1:444. Third race, Hunter stakes, mile and three-quarters; Inverwick first, Bella E. second, Speciality third; time 3:1l. Fourth race, purse, mile and an eighth Prince Royal first, Rupert second, Kaloolah third time, 1: :59$4. Fifth race, sweepstakes, 1,4OO yards; Paragon first, Bessie Jane second Brait third; time, 1:23. Sixth race, purse, selling; mile and a sixteenth :; Stockton first, HuntreSs second, Wynwood third time, 1 :52l l4
 THE DOUBLE ROAD WAGON RECORD LOWERED
 BRoCKToN, Mass, Oct. 6-On the fair grounds here Mime. Mariante drove Major Banks and Trumpet to wagon one mile in 1:5415, over a half mile track the record heretofore being :55.
 THE RECORD BROKEN
 ELKTON, Md, Oct 6.-In the athletic sports at the fair grounds, Wilson L. Con- don, member of the New York Athletic club, threw the 16-pound hammer 119 feet 5 inches, beating the record made by himself in New York, in September of IF feet 915 inches.
 GAFFNEY WILL UMPIRE.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct 6-J. H. Gaffney signed contract with President Won der Ahe, of the St. Louis club, to umpire the series between New York and St Louis for the worlds championship
 FRIDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.
 At New York-New York, 12; Chicago, G. Hits: New York, II; Chicago, 9. Errors: New York, 1; Chicago, 6 Batteries: Tit comb and Murphy, Dwyer and Flint
 At Bos. ."n-Boston, 5; Detroit, 8 Hits: Boston, g.; Detroit, '. Errors: Boston, 5; Detroit, $. Batteries: Clarkson and Som mers, Getzein and Sutcliff
 At Philadelphia 5; Indian apolis, ?. Hits: Philadelphia, s; Indianapo- lis, ,. Errors: Philadelphia, 8; Indianapo- lis, 1. Batteries: Saunders and Clements, Burdick and Buckley
 At WashingtOn-Was Washington, 1; Pittsburg, 5. Hits: Washington, 3; Pittsburg, G. Er- TOTS: Washington, 6; Pittsburg, 3. Batteries: ODay and Mack Staley and Miller
 At Brooklyn-Brooklyn 6; Baltimore, 8. Hits: Brooklyn, 10; Baltimore, 5 Errors: Brooklyn, 3; Baltimore, 6 Batteries: Hughes and Clark, Cunningham and OBrien.
 At phia-Athletic, &; Cleveland, o. Hits: Athletic, II; Cleveland, ,. Errors: Athlethic, ?; Cleveland, 6. Batteries: Matti- more and Robinson, Prosser and Zimmer
 At tLouisville-Lousville, 3; Cincinnati, 5. Hits: Louisville $; Cincinnati, D Errors: Louisville, ?; Cincinnati, l. Batteries: Ewing and Vaughn, Mullane and Keenan,
 St, Louis-Kansas City game postponed. Rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
tfornons Exultant,

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6-Apostle Lorenzo Snow presided over the Mormon semi annual conference, which opened here yesterday In his remarks he gseried in the persecution suf- fered by the saints for the sake of the Lord He urged the establishment of private Nor mon schools, and said the membership of the church was never increasing so rapidly as now. Elder Jacob Gates said that as the prophets of old broke down the prison walls, so the priesthood of the church would pull down its prison walls. The church must zrow until it covers the whole earth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
An Important Oversisht.

BOSTON, Oct, 6.-Senator Hoar has written a letter to Secretary of State Pierce upon the confusion in the United States statutes con- corning the time of meeting of electoral col leges and the delivery of their votes. He says: "The provision of the revised statutes of the United States fixing the time for de- livering the certificates of the votes cast by the electors was left unchanged through an oversight. will at once have a bill intro duced making the necessary amendments, which, think, there will be no difficulty in getting through both houses"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
WILLIAMS LOVE FOR GERMANY.
Significant Speech of Count Douglas to
 His Constituents.

Significant Speech of Count Douglas to
 His Constituents.
 BERLIN, Oct. 6.-Count Douglas, promi- nent Conservative member of the Prussian landtag, in speech to his constituents, said that when Emperor William attended the Russian military maneuvers in 1886 he sue cessfully used his influence against the policy then predominant with the Russian govern ment. The greatness of Germany and the preservation of her monarchial principle, he declared, were the sole objects of the present emperor. Owing to the confidence they felt in the emperor, the people no longer asked what would become of G~----~ar zrh4n sha should be deprived of the services of Prince Bismarck. Emperor William did not favor the extreme political religious views of Dr. Stoecksr. He was in no way identified with the high church party, and certainly depre- cated anti-Jewish agitation.
 The speech created a great sensation on ac- count of Herr Douglas close relations with the court,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06

AUBURN, N. Y., Oct. 6,-The accident on the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg rail- road, between Sterling Junction and Oswego proves to have been more serious than at first reported One train was running at fifty miles an hour, trying to make one more sta tion than ordered, and the other at it's regu- lar forty mile speed. Engineer Slattery stood at his post, and the lever transf1xed his body, killing him almost instantly Engineer Hach, of the other train, jumped and was badly injured, as was Fireman Cochran. Bag gageman Smith, Conductor Westcott and Brakeman Bates all of the Lehigh Valley train, are badly injured The latter it is thought will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 OuOtatiOnS.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-Money closed at per ent Tha highest rate was and the lowest ; s4r cent Exchange closed steady; posted rates, .aEsn4s9; actual rates, 4S33404s4 for to davs and { 3Sl4 70 lsS1a for demand. Governments ciG,ad steady: currency 6s, 121 bid; is, coup, I~., Uid; figs do., i0>ls bid.
 pAl.tic ru.lroai bouiS closed as follows: Union drsts, u(DI1d Union land grants, 12O0123; Union sink.n; tunds 120 Q 8; Centrals, 1148116.
 The stock market was not only more active, but stronger. The market was weaker after midday and under frequent occurrences of sell ing to realize by small brokers prices gradually sagged to the close. The closing prices were generally 1k to per cent. lower. The sales for the day amounted to 244 651 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
A VERY LIGHT WHEAT CROP.
The Minnesota Harvest from 40 to 50 Per
 Cent Lower than Last Year.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 6.-The Pioneer Press to-day prints tabulated statement giv- ing the result of this seasons threshing in eighty-three counties of Minnesota and Da- kota, practically covering the great wheat belt. It shows a net decrease as compared with last years wheat crop of forty per cent, ', which would make the present wheat crop of Minnesota and Dakota from fifty five to sixty million bushels In the Red River valley and through the frosted region of northern Da- kota there is not half a crop and the grain is poor in quality, the proportion of No hard being very small. A large proportion will grade No. 5, while in many localities half will grade rejected Hundreds of acres have not been harvested at all. Corn is in good condition, with largely increased acreage, and other crops have turned out well.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Mrs. paran Stevens, Hallucination.

PARIS, Oct. 6.-Mrs- Paran Stevens, who describes herself as a wealthy American lady, and is supposed by the police to be eccentric, has>>entered a charge against her maid, Anita Celanza, an Italian, of having robbed her of diamonds worth S3O, ,000 The girl was arrested and asserts that her mis- tress has not lost the diamonds, but sent them to London some time ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
The Wheat Excitement Subsidies.

CHICAGO Oct. 6.-Wheat opened dull and higher. There were very few orders re- ceived, and the trading was between the room traders and scalpers The opening was a cent over the closing, but under the dull busi- ness in the pit it fell off at times during the first hour to a cent below the previous days figures. Finally, however, better feeling seemed to prevail, and under good buying orders prices were advanced, closing two to three cents over Thursday nights figures. There was a lack of any excitement, how axrar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Utica Wakes Up to the Campaign.

UTICA, N Y, Oct. 6.-The Democrats of Utica had their first grand rally of the cam paign last night There was a parade, in which there was 300 men in line Senator Herman presided at a mass meeting held in the opera house, at which 2,000 persons were present Governor Hill was very cordially received and spoke for about an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Russia's Door Open to Trade.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 6.-The government will admit foreign sacks into Russia without payment of duty to facilitate the export of grain and flour from Baltic, Black Sea and Sea of Azof ports. Foreign companies will be allowed to operate in the country without royal permission, on condition that they sell only articles of foreign manufacture Com panies running steamers to Russian ports will also be allowed to continue without royal permission
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
THE STRIKE IS ON.
Chicago Street Car Men Go Out at A. M.
 Substitutes En Route.


 Substitutes En Route.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-After five hours con sultation with President Yerkes, the com mittee of drivers and conductors of the North Side street railway system were unable to reach an agreement, and a strike was in augurated at 1 o'clock this morning. Two hundred thousand people are therefore tenn porarily without street car facilities In the course of the conference the strikers, it is said, offered to submit the matters ill dispute to board of arbitratien-two to be chosen by the employees, two by the company, and t4E'se four to choose a fifth, but MT. Yerkes declined to accede to the proposition.
 PITTsBURG, Oct. 6.-One hundred men passed through this city bound for Chicago to take the places of the striking street car men. They were mostly from New York and Philadelphia. Two hundred and fifty men have been engaged in the east to go to Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
A New Pe,nysyIyania Coal Field.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. GA coal company, mining peculiar kind of coal resembling English camel, has begun operations at Woodland, near Clearteld. About 75O tons week are being produced, but it is ex- pected the output will be greatly increased. The coal is for the Philadelphia aud New York markets, and will pass over the Beech Creek and Reading roads.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
The RurIinptOn'S Poor Showing,

CHICAGO, Oct 6.-The August statement of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail road company shows a decrease in gross earnings of $1OS, ,599, an increase in operating expenses of $167, ,115, and decrease of S275,- 515 in net earnings. The total net earnings for the month were $6S1 ,SS9, and for the year to Aug. 31, s2,32S, 626. The total de crease in net earnings for the first eight months of the year is S5, ,231.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Dressed Herself for the Grave.

BATAVIA, N. Y, Oct 6,-Mrs. Joseph S. Moore, wife of produce dealer of Oaktield, dressed herself in white, and ill the absence of her husband and children laid down on the floor of her bedroom and shot herself through the heart. Her domestic life was not happy one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Knife Duel in a Betting Stand.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 6-Jack Chinn well known horseman, and Bowling, a book maker of Chicago, had a fight in the betting stand at Latonia race track. Bowling was cut, but not dangerously, in the side and arm. Chinn was slightly cut in the hand.
 The fight created stampede in the crowded stand, and several persons were badly bruised. Chinn and Bowling have been enemies for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
HIS VOICE GAVE OUT.
MT. Blaine Compelled to Cancel Two
 Michigan Engagements.

Michigan Engagements.
 DETROIT, Oct. 6.-Mr. Blaine returned from Adrian to Gen. Algers residence on Thursday evening. Yesterday morning he was suffering from a throat trouble, the re- suit of cold and over exertion in the open air, and his voice was so weak and hoarse as to compel him to cancel his appointments for this week in the upper peninsula.
 After a day of rest and comfort his condi- tion is reported as considerably improved.
 Mir. Walker Blaine states his father ex- poets to speak at Grand Rapids on Monday and to keep his dates in Indiana, where he will make five speeches, but will adhere to the half hour limit for each address
 MT. Blaine wired to the Saginaw meeting an expression of his regret that ian almost loss of voice" had prevented his intended nnrfhnr.fn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
1ndirnities to an American Cantain.

BOSTON, Oct. 6-Capt Wiley, of the sreamer Lorenzo D. Baker, a fruit steamer plying between Boston and Jamaica, states that he was arrested on that island on his last trip, charged with violating customs laws, and subjected to outrageous indigni- ties and fined $500. Much feeling has been aroused in Jamaica by this treatment, and Washington authorities have had their atten- ton called to the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06

BROOKLYN, Oct G. About 10000 persons took part in a Republican torch light parade last night, and were reviewed by Hon. Levi P Morton, Matthew s. Quay, Gen. J. N. Knapp and other leaders of the party,
 The Academy of Music was crowded at a Democratic ratification meeting. Mayor Chapin presided, and the principal speech of the evening was made by Secretary Villas, Congressman W. C. P, Breckenridge also SnOke
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
A Monument Over Pickett,s Grave.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 6.-The monument erected by the Pickett division over the grave of their commander was unveiled here yester- day. One hundred members of the Phila- delphia brigade and about forty guests accom- panying them participated in the exercises. The visitors were banqueted last night by the Pickett Division association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
French Actors Arrive.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6,-,M. Coquein and Mme Hading, the famous French actors, arrived on the steamship Biela yesterday from Rio Janeiro The Laura NJ. Starin, with Henry E. Abbey and others on board, went down the bay to meet them. Mime. Hading was in excellent health and spirits, as was also NJ CoQuelin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Probable Murder

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. 6-The body of Mary Dellinger, aged about 9, was found on the bank of the Little Conestoga creek, near this city It is believed she was murdered. The woman's clothes were disheveled and the buttons torn from them. The supposition is that her assailant, after drowning her, pulled the hsdy from the stream. The coroner is Investigating the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
coSs.cl,s HVelcome fhe Czar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 6.-The czar, the czarina and czarewitch have arrived at Yeketerinodar, capital of the province of Kooban, in Caucasia- The Cossaoks well comed the royal party and paraded with their historical emblems before the czar. They afterwards made valuable gifts to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
Judge Thurman's Passing.

PIrTsBURG, Oct 6.-Judge Allen G. Thur man passed through this city last night on his way tQ Washington. To Times reporter he said that the Democrats would carry New York and Indiana in November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
sba Ia Heart and Fancv Er.s

BALTIMORE, Oct GA cablegram was re- oeived last evening by friend of the Mac Tavish family denying emphatically that Miss Virginia MacTavish is engaged to the Duke of Norfolk or to anybody else. The cablegram is signed by Miss MacTavish her ea1f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
The Emperor Goes Hunting.

VIENNA, Oct. 6.-Prince Henry has been appointed honorary commander in the Aus Hian navy. Emperor William and the Grown Prince of Austria went deer stalling in the I.ainzer Theirgarlen,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
D;ed in a Dentists Chair.

NANTUCKET, R. l., Oct. 6,-An unknown woman about 50 years old and child went into the dentist office of $. 6 $. E. Lee, and the latter administered a lrtle ether to the woman and pulled tooth. As he did so the woman collapsed and died Heart disease is believed to be the cause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
r.ars for Cashier Bosworth.

FALL. RIVER, Mass, Oct. 6.-Thus far only a S9 ,OOs discrepancy has been found ip the accounts of Cashier, A. E. Rosworth with the Stafford mills Bosworth's friends think he has committed suicide. Nothing of his where abouts is yet known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
An American Artist Lost.

LONDON, Oct, GA special dispatch from Milan says that guides are actively searching for George Rudd, an artist belonging in New York, who was making a tour of Italy and was last traced to Tione It is believed that he has been lost in the mountains or valleys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06
McOuade's Pals Jubilant.

MONTREAL, Oct. 6.-Intimate friends of the New York exiles say that they are iubilant over the decision of the supreme court in the McQuade case, and anticipate that they will be able to go to New York by the end of the year.