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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
Events tho Race Track and News
 from the Diamond.

Events on tho Race Track and News
 from the Diamond.
 NASHVILLE, May 5.-A good card, with the Trial stakes as an especial attraction, drew a large crowd to the race track yester- day. First race, six furlongs; GolightlY first, Tam OShanter second, Jim Nave third time, l:l71a. Second race, one mile; Tudor first, Frederick second, Comedie third; time, 1:i3. Third race, Lenck's Hotel sweepstakes, nine furl ngs; Little Minch first, Marshal Luke second, Wary third; time, :55. Fourth race, Trial stakes for 2-year-olds, five fur longs; kee-vee-na first, Longfsh second, Hub S. third. Fifth race, six furlongs; Kermesse first, Jennie Mcfarland second, Biddy Bowling third; time, 1:16%.
 NATIONAL JOCKEY CLUB MEETING CLOSED.
 WASHINGTON, May 5.-The most success full meeting in the history of the National Jockey club closed with yesterdays races. First race, $500, for beaten horses, six fur longs; Patrocles first, Bendigo second, Maroon third; time, 1:1515. Second race, selling, purse $500, one mile; Sam Brown first, Orlando second, Nellie B. third; time, 1:46 Third race, purse $500, seven furlongs; Sam Harper, Jr, first, Golden Reel second :; Sam Keene third; time, 1:29. Fourth race handicap sweepstakes. of $2O, with $500 added, mile and an eighth; Richmond first, Vosburg second, Ten Booker third; time, 1:56L. Fifth race, over full steeplechase course, purse $500; Wellington first, Bob Miles second, John Henry third; time, 4:l7.
 FRIDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.
 At Detroit t-Detroit, 8; Pittsburg, 2 At Chicago Chicago, H.; Indianapolis, 2. At Louisville 5; St. Louis, T. At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 8; Kansas City, 4.
 Frank Gardner of the Washingtons signed contract to play with the Phila- delphia club yesterday. Manager Wright traded Childs and small cash bonus for him. Gardner is to play second base, and he left with the club for Pittsburg last night. Manager Wright says he has made no overtures to Boston for Radbourne, but if the latter does not sign with Boston he would like to have him.
 President Nimick and Manager Phillips are after new catcher to take the place of Miller, who will not be able to play ball for at least month. Pfeffer, who spiked the little catcher, feels very much grieved over the fact that he inflicted the injury on Miller, and before the Chicago team left Pittsburg he spent considerable time at the bedside of the player. He left him greatly relieved, knowing that Miller con- sidered the collision purely accidental.
 Weather permitting, the Waterburys will play at Bridgeport and the Derbys at Meriden to-day.
 against his old friends, Battin, Walker and Higgins of Syracuse, yesterday, and lost the game, to 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
General Markets.

NEW YORK, May y4-FLOUR-Closed dull and unchanged; winter wheat extra, $2o505.1O; Minnesota do., $2.85@5.10; city mill do, $4.65@ 4.SO, for West Indies; Ohio do., $2S5@5 10. Southern flour closed firm, but quiet; common to choice extra. $3.SO05.10.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and irregular. The fluctuations were within narrow range and at the close prices were down s6@9so. Spot lots closed dull and unchanged Spot sales of No. red state at 91@971sc.; No 2 do., 96Nc.: No. 9 red winter, 97c; upgraded red, 9616 M97c.; Mo- red winter, May, 94c.; do., June and July, 93c. bid; do., August, 92>sc bid
 CORN-Options were moderately active. There was no feature of interest connected with deal- inps. and prices after a few slight fluctuations closed slightly higher. Spot lots closed dull, but firm at unchanged prices. Spot sales of un- graded mixed at 6614@67c.: Mo- mixed, nom- inal at 671ac.; No. mixed, May, 65@6o1sc; do., June, 6a@6311sc.; do., July, 6306a4c.
 OATS-Options were moderately active and firm. closing 16c. higher. Spot lots closed dull, but steady at yesterday s prices. Spot sales of No. white state at 44a1441ac.; No. 2 do, flo 42c: Mo- mixed, May. 373zc.; do.. June, 3s1Sc.
 RYE-Dull; state, 75c.
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PORK-Dull; old mess, $14.25QD14.5O.
 LARD-Ciosed quiet but firm; cash. $s.60; May S8.4O; June, $8.37.
 BUTTER = Steady; state, 220@c; western, G02c.
 CHEESE Steady; New York chedlar, 111<0 l2Ac; western flat. 1101111c.
 EGGS-Firm; fresh eastern frsts, 14c; western do., 1334O14c.
 SUGAR-Raw Dull; fair refining, 1316o. o6 test centrifugal, 518c. Refined steady; cul loaf and crushed, &c.,; cubes, 7c.; powdered e.; granulated, 64c: confectioners' A. 694c. A standard, 6Nc.; coffee of A, l. &c.,; white extra c, bzsc.; extra Q, 53s@5Nc.; yellow, s-ls 05sSc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
A Young Woman. Strange Adventure.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May 5.-A very remark able case of somnambulism has occurred in the vicinity of Trure. About a year ago James Patterson committed suicide by jump ing into well. The other night his daugh- ter Ada arose in her sleep at midnight, at tired herself in light summer apparel, climbed from upstairs down a post of the portico, sad dled horse, and rode to the cemetery more than a mile away, where she kneeled beside the grave of her dead parent and wcpt and prayed Her hand coming in contact with a briar brush she awoke. A moments renec- tion brought her to full realization of where she was, and she fled toward the nearest house. The dogs here added to her fright, and, screaming, she climbed a tree, from which she was rescued and taken home by friands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
HaSMr. BlaineYie|ded?.
A Positive Statement That He
 Will Be a Candidate.
CHAIRMAN JONES DENIES IT.

Philadelphia Newspaper Says Direct | Assurance Has Been Received from MT. Blaine That He Will Not Decline if Nominated-Repub1ican Leaders Silent. PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-The Times pub | fishes this morning a special dispatch from New York, of which the following is part, | which it indorses as being from the most au- l thentic sources:
 "NEw YORK, May Al have entirely reli- 1 able information that the friends of Blaine have, within the last three days. received 1 direct from him his assent to an aggressive movement for his renomination for president,
 and the assurance that if nominated in the | face of his Florence letter of declinaion he would not feel at liberty to decline
 Every possible pressure has been put upon 1 MT. Blaine to get from him the direct assur- l ance that he will not decline if nominated, l AND THAT ASSURANCE HAS BEEN RECEIVED l IN THIS CITY FROM HIM WITHIN THE LAST 1 THREE DAYS. In a very few days more it l will cease to be secret that Blaine is in the l hands of his friends, as the Blaine leaders l will at once come to the front and make an aggressive campaign for his renomination. ''The unexpected expressions in Massachu- 1 setts and Vermont for Blaine were not acci- | dental, nor are they unexpected to Blaine's l friends When all the anti-Blaine men were
 reposing their arms, because they regarded
 Blaine as out of the fight, the friends of Blaine ] were most energetic in their work in the two
 .anti-Blaine New England states, and they got l possession of Vermont and Massachusetts
 while the others were sleeping in fancied
 security. It the expression of three | hitherto anti-Blaine New England states that l made Blaine cast aside his doubts and assent | to the importunities of his friends for his re- l nomination.
 "It is now a positive fact" ;" the special dis | patch concludes, "that Blaine is in the field, 1 that his friends have his assent to movement l in his favor, and that he will be nominated at
 Chicagoif hard work and plenty of enthu- l siaSm can accOmpliSh it ,,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

One of the Famous Fox Sisters Arrested.
 NEW YORK, May 5.-Kate Fox Jenckin, one of the noted Fox sisters, was held in $500 bail in the Harlem police court for trial on a charge of neglecting her two children, aged respectively 13 and 12 years. She has occu- pied a comfortable flat at No. 15S East Eighty-fourth street for the past two months. and held spirituaistic seances there. These could not have proven very profitable, as she did what other work she could when sober. She has been drinking heavily of late. The bows were sent to the Juvenile asylum
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
FOUND IN MEEIDEN.
The Supposed Murderer of Lillie HoyI

The Supposed Murderer of Lillie HoyIe
 Arrested Last Night.
 MERIDEN, May 5.-Dixon R. Cowie who came from Woburn, Mass, few weeks ago to work, was arrested last night charged with murdering Lillie Hoyle at Worcester, Mass, last September Cowie is the the girls uncle. His wife accom- panied him to Worcester where he was taken last night and lodged in jail. De- tectives Hayber and Shaw of Massachu- setts district police, who made the arrest, say there is a strong case against Cowie. He is forty years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
The Treasury Charwomen.

WAsH1NeToN, May 5.-Mrs Charlotte Smith president of the Woman's Industrial league, appeared before the senate committee on education and labor and preferred series of charges against the chief clerk of the treasury department. Mrs. Smith charged that the methods of dealing with the char women of that department were not only irregular, but also illegal. The committee apreed to submit favorable report on the bill to prohibit the employment of aliens on nublic buildings and other public works
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
A Large Attendance at This Morning
 
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

Large Attendance at This Mornings
 Meeting.
 NEW YORK, May 5.-Interest ia the debate of the Methodist conference in the admission of women as delegates drew out large audience this morning to the opera house. Bishop Hirst presided. During the opening prayer sensation was caused by the Interruptions of a hysterical woman in the gallery, but she was induced to leave quietly. Committee on rules submitted number of amendments to rules which created considerable discussion. The committees appointed by the bishop were announced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
THE STRIKE DECLARED OFF,
But the Thomson Steel Works Must
 Still Recognize the Knights.

Still Recognize the Knights. E
 BRADDocK, Pa., May 5.--The mass meet ing of Edgar Thomson steel works employees that convened yesterday adjourned after having declared the strike off. It is reported that all Knights who went to work previous to yesterday will be branded as sb1ack sheep" and expelled from the order The general executive board will now be notified of the end of the strike, and it is expected that the charters of several local assemblies will be revoked.
 Superintendent Jones writes to The Brad dock Sun:
 'sI am glad that nobody was hurt. The men made great mistake in not accepting MT. Carnegie's first proposition, but they have fought nobly."
 District Master Workman Doyle says the strike is declared off on condition that the Knights of Labor will be recognized by the company, and that the mill committee will have power to settle all grievances, as here tofore. This means that the Edgar Thomson steel works will still be Knight of Labor mill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
A Turkssh Consul GeneraI.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The department of state is informedby the United States min ister at Teheran that the government of the shah, in addition to sending a Persian minis ter to the United States, as heretofore re- ported, has determined to appoint a consul general to reside in New York, and that an American citizen resident in that city will probably be chosen for the office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

The Disgrace Was Too Much for Him.
 TRENTON, May 5.-Charles J. Rutgers, a well known lawyer, aged 52 years hanged himself last night. He was one of the twelve correspondents in the recent suit of J. D. Williamson for divorce, and has suffered from depression of mind since the publicity of that scandal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Held for Murder.

BOSTON, May 5.-John Maloney and Rich ard Grant were arraigned here charged with a fatal assault on Joseph Priestman, alias ''Shorty Clarke" in Mott street, April 23. The preponderance of evidence was to the effect that 'Shorty" wanted to raise trouble and that he struck Grant A free fight be- tween the three men followed. The court ordered the discharge of Maloney and sent Grant to jail in default of bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Fatal Shooting Array.

WARpNER, Idaho, May 5.-A shootisg affair occurred at Wardner Junction, in which four men were wounded. The princi- rals were Miles McNally, of the Cricket thea tre of this place, on one side, and County Commissioner Pat McGowan and Jack Dillon on the other. Both McGowan and Dillon were badly wounded, and bystander, named George Owens, is not expected to live.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
BURGLARS AT WORK.

Woman Robbed and Left Bound and
 Gagged.
 DANv1LLE, N. Y., May 5.-The residence of Mrs Unickle was entered last night by burglars who bound and gagged the lady and rifled her, taking about $25.O0, some valuables and provisions. When leaving the burglars tore the sheets into strips and tied up the woman's head, so that she came near suffocating, being found by neigbors insensible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Mrs. Mary Livermore Injured.

BOSTON, May 5.-Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, the lecturer, who was on her way to fill an engagement, fell in aIighting from stage coach at Westminster, Mass Her dress caught and she was thrown forward, her face striking the pavement and causing Q great shock to her system. She went to Melrose, where two stitches were taken in her lip She will cancel her lecture engagements for tha r,resent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Fatal Fire fin Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 5-The Los Angeles Cracker company's block, with . large amount of valuable machinery, and the residence of H. Webber, has been burned John Schuler, who slept in the factory, is supposed to have perished in the flames. The loss will be fully S60, 900; insurance not over 10000. The cause of the fire is unknown
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
GONE UP IN SMOKE.
The Progressive Labor Party Gives u1
 tho Ghost.

Jhe Progressive Labor Party Gives up
 tho Ghost.
 NEW YORK, May 5.-The progressive labor party is dead. The county general committee have adopted resolution that in consequence of the desertion of their late leader, Henry George, the mission of the party has been accomplished, and further existence is not justifiable at the present time, when labor organizations are threatened with dist1 uction by organized capital. Workmen who consider an inde- pendent political movement necessary are recommended to join the socialistic labor party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
soutbern Paeific switchmen strike

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 5.-The switch men of the Southern Pacific road are out on strike, and the freight department is tied up in consequence. The night switchmen work thirteen hours and the day switchmen ten hours for the same pay. The night men de nnanded shorter hours. The officials of the road say that new 1aen will be employed un- less the strikers retIrn to work at once
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

They Think Ten Hours Is Enough.
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 5.-The 250 em- ployes of the Curtis 6 Mayo brick yards struck yesterday for ten hours instead of eleven per day. They were somewhat dis orderly in trying to get the men at Wyani's yard to join them, but no serious trouble occurred
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
In New York.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Reporters called on many prominent Republicans and several of MT. Blaine's intimate friends this morning, but they all either professed total ignorance of the alleged letter, and expressed great sur prise at the statement that such letter had been written, refused to say anything about the matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Chairman Jones Says It Is a Lie.

P1TTsBURG, May 5.-Chairman B. F. Jones, when asked about the story that MT. Blaine had given his consent to an aggressive can vass for his nomination, stamps it as a lie He reiterates that MT. Blaine meant just what he said in his letter of withdrawal He added, though, parenthetically, that Mr. Blaine is in excellent health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Lying at Deaths Door.

NEW YcRK, May 5.-Ex-Senator Alexan- der Mcdonald, who is lying seriously ill as the Hotel St Marc, is suffering from re- lapse His physicians say that it was caused by visitors conversing with him They also state that to-day will be the critical day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Driven Insane by Religion.

DETROIT, May 4-Mr. and Mrs P. E. Nel- son, Swedes, of Menominee, have become violently insane on account of religious ex- citement and are in jail Eight persons have lost their reason in that community within @ month under the influence of a Scandinavian female evangelist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
They Found a He.dle.s Corpse.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, May 5-The headles body of a man, about 30 years of age, was found on the Michigan Central tracks near the Kettle Creek bridge From papers found in the pockets of the dead man it is believed he was James Barnes, of Syracuse, N. Y., this address appearing on the fly leaf of . diary. It is thought he committed suicide
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Will it be Blaine ?

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The announce ment that Blaine is to be brought to the front again in the political contest creates good deal of gossip and is generally ac- cepted as true. The Blaine men while they do not confirm the report make no denial of it. The anti-Blaine men say they presume it to be true.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Conference of American Nations.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The conferees on the bill providing for conference of Ameri- can nations have reached an agreement upon the one point at issue. The president is authorized to appoint the ten American com missioners by and with the advice and cou- sent of the senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
yohn sherman,s Boomerang Thrust.

John Sherman's B0OmefanG 1uruBts
 John Sherman will hold in contempt all who question the legality of the election of Rutherford B. Hayes to the presidency of the United States. This dread punish ment is, then, in store for the whole Dem ocratic party and about 95 per cent. of the organization which considers MT. Sher- man an ornament and an oracle.-Buffalo Courior
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
They Take the Cake.

They Take the Cake.
 In Bourbonism, pure and unadulterated, the Ohio Republicans, with John Sherman as their candidate, are certainly entitled to first prize against all possible competi- tors.-Philadelphia Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

He is Now a Full Pledged Marshal.
 BOSTON, May 5.-Hon. H. B. Lowering has received his com11ission as United States marshal, and filed his bond for 1000 in the United States district court. His bondsmen are J. IT. French, of Gloucester; A. A. Mower, of Lynn, and William Taylor, of Boston. Mr. Lowering will take the oath of office next Tuesday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

No Room for tho c. o. F.
 There is no room for the Republican party in the south so long as the Repubi- can party tries to keep alive the dead is- sues of the past.-Brooklyn Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
A swindling Ex-senator

NEW YORK, May 5.-Frederick Gibbs, the ex-senator, is wanted on charge of obtain ing money under false pretenses in conjunc- ton with John c. Phelps, the son of the AL bany lobbyist. A warrant for his arrest has been issued. It is said that Gibbs obtained, with the connivance of the younger Phelps, $150 from Lawyer Gerding few days ago by means of a check drawn by Gibbs on the North River National bank The bank peo- ple said that Gibbs had no funds there when his check was presented by Lawyer Gerding. The latter is friend of the elder Phelps, and paid the money to Gibbs on the representa- tion that his father wanted it. Gibbs subse- quently compromised the matter, but check for $11O drawn by him, payable to Gerding, which was used in the compromise was pro tested on presentation. This aroused the ire of Gerding, and he immediately began crim- inal proceedings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

CHICAGO, May 5.-Chief of Police Hubbard n ,tified "Parsonn Davies that the wrestling match between Jack Wannop and Evan Lewis will not be allowed to take place, unless the stakes are taken down and Lewis s'stranglen hold barred. The match will take place as advertised, even if no money can depend on the result, in order to settle the championship question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
An, That Is the Questio,

AhI That Is the Question.
 The Republican Hoosiers have declared for Harrison, and the Republican Buck eyes for Sherman; but who will these slippery politicians vote for on the third ballot?- Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
They Fear He Has Killed Himself.

They Fear He Has Killed Himself.
 DANBURY, Conn May 5.-Elliott G. Kelly, tenor singer and member of the Y. M. c. A. of Brooklyn, disappeared from his place of business in New York Saturday and has not been seen since Monday, when he is known to have been in this city. His relatives fear that he has committed suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
It Makes Little Difference.

It Makes Little Difference.
 It is said that Senator Stanford, of Cal ifornia, is anxious to be the Republican orphan this year. In our opinion John Sherman is the man that ought to be de- feated by the Democrats.-Atlanta Con- afitT1fior
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

Sure Sign of Insanity. Bagley-Jones won $10,0OO in a lottery some time ago, and now his relations are try to make out that he is insane.
 Gagley-He must be if he was fool enough to tell them anything about his luck.-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

Earthquake Shock in San Francisco.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-A slight earth quake shock of few seconds duration was felt at 1 :55 this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
We'll, This Might Do

If the Republicans are not satisfied with the Louisiana election, how would it do to send Senator Sherman down to find Eliza Pinkston2-Cincin Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05

Scriptural texts have appeared in the panels of the l. cars in New York, amid ad- vertisements of champagne, corsets and pat ent medicines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
Fire in Jersey City.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Hyatt & Sons coop craze, Theo Smith & Sons boiler works, . saloon and two houses were burned in Jersey City this morning. Loss, $40 ,0O0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-05
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market Quotations.
 NEW YORK, May 4.-Money closed at per cent, the highest rate. The lowest rate was 11@. Exchange closed higher; posted rates, 4.87@D4S9; actual rates 4.s614D4 s61a for 50 days and 4.Ss14 GD4.SS13 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 121 bid 4s coup, 1265s bid 41s do., 1O7k bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union flrsts 114D116; Union land grants, 101@l03; Union sinking funds, 115011S; Centrals, 114@1l6
 The stock market was much less active this morning, but the tone was strong. The opening prices were irregular, about one-half the list showing slight advances and others similar de- clines but after the first half hour prices went steadily up, and by noon were A to per cent. higher than the closing prices of last night. The most active stocks were Erie, New York and New England, Manhattan, Western Union and Union Pacific. The market was dull up to o'clock, but after that hour there was quite a free selling of the leading stocks, which con. tinued with but little interruption to the close Prices steadily declined and closed generally fractionally lower than those of last nj sht. The sales amounted to 251. .150 shares.