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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
A Tragedy in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, April 16.-McDowel Craw- ford, prominent citizen of Williamson county, was assassinated on a country road near here MT. Crawford had just been to Nolensville and was returning to his home when the tragedy occurred. He had passed the old toll gate, four miles from Nolensville and was riding in an open buggy alone. The passengers in a stage coach which was near by heard the crack of rifle. Turning, the driver of the stage saw Crawford fall from his buggy dead. This was the third time that an attempt had been made to assassinate him. Newton Patton, colored, was arrested three years ago for attempting to kill Crawford, but tie evidence was not sufficient to convict him, and as Patton had only several days ago sent Crawford word that he was going to kill him it is generally supposed he is the mur- derer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
William O'Brien's Arrest.

DUBLIN, April 16.-Mr. William O'Brien, who was arrested at Kingstown Saturday, was the recipient of an ovation upon his ar rival at Bailinasloe in charge of the police that night The people were not admitted to the railway station, and there was some dis order, resulting in few arrests, on account of the prohibition. MT. O'Brien reached Loughrea at midnight, and was immediately arraigned before magistrate, who remanded him until Thursday, releasing him on bail meanwhile. He received visits from a large number of friends Sunday. He appeared perfectly cheerful, and said the only charge the government could bring against him was that of having given MT. Balfour the lie in his throat in the course of his remarks last week Sunday. MT. O'Brien returned to Dub lin to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Senator Sawyer's Gold Mine.

WASHINGTON, April 16-Senator Sawyer, who recently invested heavily in the property in Montgomery county, Maryland, upon which a rich vein of gold bearing quartz has been discovered, says that he looks upon the venture as an investment in lottery He proposes to erect ten stamp mill, with the latest improvements in mining machinery, within few weeks. The mine is only fifteen miles from Washington, and the vein has been opened to depth of fifty five feet. Near the surface it is only about foot wide, but at the depth of fifty-fve feet it increases to five feet, and grows wider as greater depth is reached. The mine has been examined by some of the best experts in the country, and they unite in pronouncing it exceedingly rich ill gold. Senator Sawyer says it is his inten- tion to make thorough test, and he believes that the venture will prove profitable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
A Coach hman Drinks Poison. 7

FREEHOLD, N. J., April 16. Michael Foy, a coachman, committed suicide yesterday morning by drinking carbolic acid. Foy has been employed by Mayor Bennett, of this city He left his home on Wednesday morn- ing, and nothing was heard of him until he returned yesterday morning in an intoxicated condition, having been on a protracted spree. ,Then he entered the house he became abusive 0 his wife, who chided him for being drunk. hen he went into the barn, and drank the o:.tents of bottle containing carbolic acid.
 i; wife found him some time later in an un-
 nscious condition, and he died in a few
 3na.s ill great agony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Fired on by Burglars.

TOLEDO, O., April 1.-Two burglars en- tered the store and residence of Henry Dick man, corner of Erie and Galena streets. Both Dickman and his son were awakened, and, springing out of bed, grappled with the robbers The latter drew revolvers and fired at the same time. Seeing their victims fall, they ran down stairs and escaped through a store window. The elder Diekman received a flesh wound in the right breast, the ball having been stopped by rib The son was less fortunate the ball striking him just over the eye and near the right temple. His re- covery is doubtful There is no clew to the robbers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
A Railroad Wreck.

PHILADELPHIA, April 16.-The revised list of victims of yesterdays railroad wreck gives the injured as twenty one. James Gould of Baltimore was probably the most seriously hurt, two ribs of his left side be ing fractured. Henry Kistor of Carroll, Md, is badly bruised about the body. All are receiving the best attention. The pas sengers tell thrilling story of the scene of excitement. The sleeper Austria had a narrow escape from fire. Among its pas sengers were Vice President Blanchard of the Erie road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
THE COST OF EoUEsTRIANlsM.

What Correspondent Saw and Learned
 at a Riding Academy.
 I'What is the general object in the minds of those who come here?" I asked the man. ager.
 "Oh, dear me! everything save the right one, the development of the art of riding. Some come for their health, some for their looks; some to get fat, some to get lean; some to acquire that grace of carriage so sought after on pavement or carpet; some to show off in the park later on Most of them come for the express purpose of engaging in something that shall distinguish them from the common herd by the outlay of money necessary"
 "Why, it is not such an expensive amuse- ment as that? I see your terms"-
 'Ha, termsl Had one but to pay tuition fees and jump on horse, shop girls and newsboys might ride; but, mark you, $6OO for horse, $130 for riding habit, $125 for a saddle, $20 for top boots and $5 for whip. Then one who has one suit must have two, one to practice in, one to show off in. Be sides, there are road lessons, $4; music ride, $2; leaping lesson, $3; board for horse, $50 per month; extra practice hours, repairs to saddle Oh, yes one can do without some of those things, but she must discount that much from her pleasure and expect to meet danger of accident, modification or discom- fort at every turn. At the least estimate, using school horses, etc., it requires good $500 to take a ride in the park in anything pants and all, costs in the neighborhood of $50; boots, $2O or $25.'
 "Pants?"
 "Oh, certainly. No riding suit is complete without pants. See that teacher assisting that young lady in the green habit to mount. See him delicately raise the bottom of the skirt, just about as a shoe store clerk does in trying on a pair of shoes. See him tug, once, twice. Well, that is pulling down her pants, which feat she could not very easily perform for herself This garment is made of cloth the same as the suit, and when seen without the skirt looks precisely like mans dress trousers. A dressmaker at home usu- ally makes these garments. For the rest special tailors keep the measurements, and all lady has to do is to send in her order to secure perfect fit on short notice.
 "One of the greatest nuisances with which we have to contend is the corset say em- phatically and absolutely, no woman can learn to ride properly with corset on. She cannot obey instructions. Besides the dis comfort of it, she is in constant danger through lack of control over her horse. She must be absolutely free iron constriction on every portion of her body, and be able to breathe, bend and throw her arm over the head with facility, if she would learn to ride with grace and safety.
 ''Same way with gloves. See the difference in the management of those two lines over there, one with tight fitting buckskin, the other a large, soft chamois. And the differ ence is more manifest still to the wearer. Many wear thick webbed jersey combination suits under the habit; some fannels; some both. Many here are riding without corsets. New York Cor. St. Louis Globe Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Sudden Death of w. z. Leitner.

COLUMBIA s. C., April 16.-Major w. z. Leitner, secretary of state of South Carolina, died suddenly in this city yesterday morning of heart disease. He had been in perfect health and was preparing to go to church with his family when he suddenly complained of feeling sick and sat down upon the sofa. The next moment he fell over upon the floor and instantly died, without having uttered a word Major Leitner was elected secretary of state two years ago, and would have been reelected this fall without opposition. He was native of Kershaw county, this state, and was in his 59th year. He served through out the war with distinguished gallantry, and lost his right leg in battle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Roscoe Conklinyg g Dying. g.
EVEN THE DOCTORS HAVE ALMOST
 LOST HOPE.

The Famous ex-SenatOr Posses in Deli
 rum or Lies in Restless sleep-A Rack.
 ing Cough Which Lessons His Chancei
 for Recovery.
 NEW YORK, April 16-Reports that Ros COG Conkling had fallen into the coma that often precedes death were current yesterday afternoon, and were uncontradicted until in the evening, when Dr. Barker said that although the patient lay in a delirium, he was not comatose But hope of his recovery has dwindled almost away. His rest OF Saturday night was fitful and badly broker by racking cough that had developed dur ing the night It was an attack of bronchitis that the doctors said was incidental to tho patients feverish tsmEeratuSe.
 When Dr. Barker went away on Saturday night he was hopeful of a change for the better yesterday n,osning. But when he called at 9 o'clock the expected improve ment was not noticeable. MT. Conkling was able to take some nourishment that the doc tors gave him in the morning, but he grew steadily weaker until in the afternoon he wal in stupor, and dispatch was sent to Sen. ator Jones, in Washington, in response to an inquiry, that MT. Conklings chances of re- covery were diminishing, and that there wal little hope
 Lawyer Melville, MT. Conkling's partner. called and found the sick man waving his arms about as he lay in bed and talking in. coherently. He coughed constantly, and the cough seemed to rack his weak body terribly.
 Yesterday, it is said, he recognized Mrs, Conkling just for a moment" said Mir. Mel vile, 'but to-day he recognizes no one."
 In the Hoffman house Edward s. Stokes told his friends that he saw Senator Conklina few hours before, and that he didn't believe he was going to get well.
 eff he gets well," said MT. Stokes, 1T shal be very much surprised, that's all I don' sec how he can recover. He didn't recogniA me at all when saw him. He keeps growing weaker and weaker. but the doctors don' seem to think that's unfavorable."
 MT. Edwards Ples1epont, who called to in quire after Mir. Conkling's condition, told { reporter that Dr. Thomas Narkoe had tolc him that he had followed the reports of MT. Conllling's condition very closely, and if they were accurate he did not believe that MT. Conklng could possibly recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
THE LAFAYETTE MONUMENT.
A Magnificent Work of Art-To Immor-
 talize Four Frenchmen.

talize Four Frenchmen.
 WASHINGTON, April 16.-When completed and erected in Washington, the Lafayette monument promises to be one of the most at- tractive and effective works of art ln this country. Its construction has beer ccm- mitted to those distinguished French artists. Alexandre Falguiere and Antoni Mercie, with the stipulation that they are to do all the ar tistic work with their own hands, and that they shall not sublet any part of it. The de- sign submitted by them about a year ago was selected by the committee appointed by congress, consisting of Secretary Endicott, Architect Clarke and Senator Hoar. There were seven other designs submitted by both French and American sculptors, but the com bined effort of Falguiere and Mercie was con- sidered manifestly superior by the committee, as well by MT. St. Gaudens, the sculptor, and MT. Richard M. Hunt, the architect, who were requested to assist in the selection.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the design was chosen at once, the formal contract was not entered into until recently. There were numerous matters of detail requiring con- siderable Correspondence, but above all it was necessary to select other Frenchmen beside Lafayette who were to be memorialized by the monument While Lafayette is, of course, to be the chief and crowning figure of the monument, four of his compatrlots who joined with him in aiding the Americans to achieve their independence are to be repre- sented with him in figures about the pedestal The original model submitted by the sculp- tors represented in these subordinate figures Rcchambeau, Custine, Lauzun and Lameth. The committee, with Senator Evarts in place of MT. Hoar, are not satisfied that these were the most appropriate names to choose, and therefore devoted good deal of time and care to selecting the four Frenchmen, two each from the army and navy, who were most justly entitled to this honor. Nearly every historical society in the country was consulted in this matter, as we'll as Mir. George Winthrop and other recognized his torical authorities, the result being the final selection of Rochambeau. Duportail, D'Estaing and De Grasse, only one of whom, Rochambeau, had been represented in the original design.
 The contractors will at once begin the con- struction of the statue, which is to be com pleted in two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Ex-Secretary Robeson's Debts.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The financial em- barrassments of MT. George M. Robeson, late secretary of the navy, have caused consider able gossip during the past week. It seems that Mr. Robeson has been unfortunate in speculations, and has become so heavily in volyed as to be unable to pay his debts. It is said that his endorsements have gone so far as to lead him to place a chattel mortgage upon the furniture of his house in this city Mrs Robeson is said to have fixed income of $6, ,OOO a year and her son one of SIC, ,OO0 a year. It is understood that the Robeson resi- dence here is to be sold, and that Mrs. Robe son is going to Europe to live
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
FEEBLE FREDERICK III.
A CHANGE FOR THE WORSE IN THE
 EMPERoR,s DISEASE.
Dr. Bergmannss Gloomy Predictions Grad ually Coming True-A somber Coinci- dence-Proclaimed League Meetings in County CIare-Other Irish Events.

dence-Proclaimed League Meetings fin
 County Clare-Other Irish Events.
 LONDON, April 16-The change in the con- dition of Emperor Frederick recalls the fact that Professor Bergman long ago predicted that symptoms of grave character would be observable at about this period, and that an. other stage of the disease, which he indicated, would become manifest about six weeks later The stages thus far marked, together with the present verification of Dr. Bergmanns prophecy, have revived the cancer theory and largely spread popular belief therein In consequence of the revival of discussion OF this point the press have resumed the publica- ton of articles in profuSion speculating upon the European situation in the event of the death of the emperor, and particularly at the time when the spirit of Boulangerism seems to have become dominant in France
 The news received from Berlin is veey meagre and of a nature suggesting the exercise of unusually rigorous censorship, in- ducing the belief here that the condition of the emperor is more serious than at any time since his succession to the throne. It is worthy of remark that almost simultaneously Saturday evening the Paris Soir and two minor afternoon papers in Berlin published reports of the emperor's death-a coincidence WuiCu utS III Uue IdcU ludb publications preceded the death of Emperor William by less than IS hours.
 The various National league meetings held in county Clare Sunday, in spite of the governments proclamation, displayed no noteworthy features beyond the fact that they were slimly attended. The success of the New Ross meeting has, however, sus- prised the Nationalists greatly. They could not have expected otherwise than that it would be proclaimed, and the fact that the police and military were kept within their barracks while the meeting proceeded with out molestation has completely mystified them as to Mr. Balfour's present tactics
 MT. Thomas Power OConnor addressed a densely crowded meeting at Liverpool, and in the course of his remarks announced the arrest of Mir. O'Brien In Ireland. The an- nouncement created a tremendous uproar, and for time it seemed as though the indig nation of the crowd would culminate in some serious act of disorder. Quiet was finally re- stored, however, and MT. O'Connor resumed his speech, paying his respects to Mir. Balfour in scathing terms. Among the epithets ap- piled to the Irish secretary by the indignant member for the Scotland division of Liver pool was that of profound and unutterable cad.n
 The National members, with the assent of MT. Gladstone, will attack the government in the house this evening on the question of last weeks affair between the police and the people at Ennis
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
The Police Watching for Dillon.

DUBLIN, April 16.-The Dublin residence of MT. Dillon is being closely watched by de- tectives, who are determined to arrest him the moment he leaves the house. Several of MT. Dillon's friends visited him Sunday, and four bands of music stationed themselves in front of his house and serenaded him. The bands attracted an immense crowd, which cheered the home rule leaders, and gave most dismal groans for Mr. Balfour. From cheer ing and groaning the crowd took to singing "We'n Hang Bloody Balfour on a Sour Apple Tree," until the police interfered and dis persed them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
THE BREWERY DOORS LOCKED.
Five Thousand Men Thrown Out of Worn
 fin New York.

in New York.
 NEW ORK, April 16.--At noon to-day the lager peer breweries shut down, and the biggest lockout of employees which New York has seen for long time began. Five thousand brewery working men in this city and the neighborhood are thrown out of employment, and they cannot come back to work again, so the boss brewers say, until they promise, individually and col lectlvely, to recognize no bosses but their en- ployers The foremen i'll the breweries have been ordered not to take any man back on whose promise to this effect the foreman does not think he can rely. The boss brewers say that they do not expect that the breweries will be shut down more than two or three days at the most, as they have already many new men engaged.
 The brewers think they have the whip hand of the situation, as they make 1, 800, 900 barrels of the 5000, 900 barrels of beer con- stunned in the city yearly, and they say that unless people are going to stop drinking beer their beer will have to be drank. Hence, the brewers laugh at the talk of a boycott upon their product. The workingmen say they will not drink beer.
 Brewers union Mo- held special meeting yesterday. It was thought that some plan might be suggested there that would meet the approDauon or employers whereby the men now in the breweries would remain at work. Nothing of that kind, however, was broached. In fact, the union withdrew from its members the permission to sign contracts as individuals with employers which was granted to some two weeks ago. There is now no chance for any member of the brewers union to remain at work without thereby withdrawing him. self from the union.
 There was considerable applause when Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, appeared on the stage Lawrence Grondlund, the Socialist agitator, was in the hall but took no part in the pro ceedings He was evidently in search of some one. With Herbrand and Gompers were Ernest Kurzenknabe, secretary of Brewers Union No. 1, and Charles Pommer walking delegate. The Brewers union is a unit upon pretty nearly all subjects relating to trade
 Resolutions denouncing the action of the associated brewers were passed unanimously yesterday by the Central Labor union. It was further resolved to request that working men shall not patronize any saloon where pool beer is sold, and shall buy at only those saloons to be recommended from day to day by the brewers unions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
He Wants His Brother to Die Too.

CLARKEsv1LLE, Ga., April 16-William Hopkins, who, with his brother Joe, mur- dered William Thomas in Ruban county on April 8, because he wore store clothes, is to be hanged May II. His only sorrow is that his brother, who was sentenced to the peni- tentiary, is not to be hanged with him. His father called on him, and when about to leave the murderer asked: "Pop, will you be out to the hanging2" The old man, looking at the passing clouds, replied: -"Wall, if it's too wet for plowin' reckon will"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Anniversary of Lincoln's Death.

SPRINGFIELD Ills, April 16.-The twenty third anniversary of the death of Abraham Lincoln was observed in this city yester day by the Lincoln Memorial league at the national monument The address was by Rev. B. F. Grouse, chaplain of the league Letters and telegrams of regret were received from a number of distinguished people, in cluding Governors Marble, of Maine; Hill, of New York; Foraker, of Ohio; Gray, of Indiana; Beaver, of Pennsylvania, and Sen ators Cullom and Sherman. Gems Sherman and Sheridan, Judge Gresham, Harriet Beecher Stowe and others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
They Wanted to Die Together.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, April 16.-Dora Wolfe and Mrs. l.. B. Henika locked themselves in room and attempted suicide with chloro- form, which Miss Wolfe had obtained As she left the drug store she said: ''I shall have free buggy ride tomorrow. This excited suspicion. She went into Mrs. Henika's room, and when the officers got there the two women were lying face to face on the floor with their noses pressed against a cloth soaked with chloroform and their heads cov- cred with blanket. A doctor succeeded in saving the women. Mrs. Henika, who is the wife of business man here, left letter giv- ing directions as to the disposition of her hodv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16

Large Meeting cf Engineers and Bremen.
 PITTsBURG, April 16.-About 800 delegates, representing $500 locomotive engineers and fremen on roads leading into this city, were addressed yesterday afternoon by Messrs. Hannigan and Parker, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, on matters of import ance to the order. The addresses were most enthusiastically received, and resolutions passed fully indorsing the actions of the "Q' strikers thus far, and pledging undivided support financially and otherwise as neces- sity may demand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
\ ..omh Thrown Into . Drug Store.

MoAwEQUA, Ills, April 16. Somebody TIT ed a bomb through the front window of ,r. R. w. Johnson's drug store, at Assump- cn. The missile was made from the boxing { cuitivator wheel, was about twelve lces ill length, and was filled with a half ound of powder. The fuse, which was ghted, was extinguished by coming in con- act with the counter. If the bomb had ex- ploded there would have been loss of life, as the second floor of the building is used for sleeping apartments Dr. Johnson has offered a reward of $500 for tho arrest of the bomb thrower,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-16
Costly Pensions for Confederates.

CHARLESTON, S. C., April 16-At the last session of the legislature an act was passed giving pension of s per month to all dis abled Confederate veterans or their widows. The act appropriated $5O,OO0 and authorized the treasurer to borrow as much as was needed after the appropriation was exhausted. The pension board is now in session, and they are appalled, at the number of applications pour ing in. It would require at least $200, 900 tc pay the pensions applied for. Many good soldiers now regard the whole scheme as mistake, but they are afraid to take steps tc secure the repeal of the law. Taxpayers ob feet to the increased burden on them and the numbers of applicants who were refused pen sions will have something to say.