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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
The Pennsy1vanfa Railroad.

P1TTsBuRG, June 1.-President Roberts, of the Pennsylvania railroad, accompanied by number of officials, have started from this city for an inspection of the branches of the Pennsylvania company leading to the lakes. From Ashtabula the party will go to Chi cago, returning over the Pan Handle rout @ President Roberts emphatically denies any contemplated reduction in the number of employees on the Pennsylvania railroad. He stated that there was no movement on foot for closer alliance with any of the western roads, as has been rumored. The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania company stock holders will be held in Pittsburg on next Tuesday, at which time the lease recently made of the Pittsburg, Youngstown and Ashtabula railroad will be confirmed. The annual report to be rendered will make a very favorable showing, and the present board of directors will probably be re- o1ootad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
The Episcopal Convention,

;, BALTIMORE, June 1.-In the Episcopal con- vention the first business was the report of the committee on convocation, the leading feature of which is that Sit is inexpedient at this time to change the canon" This report is in direct opposition to Bishop Paret's views. Rev. Dr. Stephenson, who presented the report, said that he did not agree with those who thought that when people differ from the bishop they ought to be mild in their opposition. Opinions favorable to and against Bishop Paret's views on convocation were given for couple of hours The stand ing committee of the diocese was chosen thus: Revs. Orlando Hatton, Arthur J. Rich, Au- gustus P Stryker, William L. Hyland, Wal ter w. Williams, John H. Elliott and J. s. B. HndpaS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
The Fate of g Tragedy.

Tho Fate of Q Tragedy.
 Wilson Vance, some years ago a bright correspondent, now . wealthy citizen and president of the chamber of commerce of Findlay, O., tells an amusing story of a trag- edy he wrote that has never been produced. After the play was finished certain great comedian of Gotham called upon him and heard it read. The actor was delighted and said if the author could make . comedy out of it he would take it. In few weeks the tragedy was a sparkling comedy of high order. The comedian fairly rolled over ou tho floor with unrestrained laughter and do clared tho comedy the best he ever heard read. Two days afterward the comedian wanted one character killed in the play, be- cause it might rob him of glory. His wishes were obeyed. Every two or three days he asked to have . character either killed or toned down. Finally he said the play was perfect only he wanted 8 new female char. acter introduced to do song and dance and banjo business That was the straw that broke the cameIs back. The young dra, matist rebelled and declared his comedy should not be profaned in such a way. Ne rotiations ended.-New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

money, the name of F. F. Sturdevant, of
 Boston, came first for s1,00O. Then Presi- dent Mcdonald, of the Pacific bank of San
 Francisco, for another thousand.
 James Hobb, the millionaire board of trade man of Chicago, went thousand, and
 J. K. Johnson, of the Eagle hotel at Grand
 Rapids, Mich, gave fourth thousand. D.
 D. Wardell, of New York, gave s5oo, and
 w. J. Demorest, New York; Ferd. Schu- nacher, Akron, O.; A. B. Scott, Duluth,
 each gave the same amount. During
 a Hull in the applause John c. Rose, of
 New York, offered $500 if Demorest would double his subscription and make it a thou
 sand. The challenge was quickly accepted,
 and $1 900 more went down on the sheet w.
 H. Harrison, of the wholesale grocery firm of Harrison, Warrington & Co.,, Minneapolis,
 gave $500 in behalf of the firm, and J. G. Warren, of Portland, Ore, followed with thousand from that city.
 At this juncture there was a scene which is destlned to become memorable in the hist ory
 of the convention. Standing in the center of
 the hall, Mr. Dickie announced that they had
 with them priest of the Catholic church, Father Mahoney of the House of the Good Shepherd at St. Paul. He was poor man. His salary was but $500 a year, barely suf- fcient for his needs. But out of it he
 has saved $1OO which he now desired to give to the cause of prohibition. At this announcement the audience fairly 1 went wild, men and women wing with each other in making the most noise. Four thousand threats called upon the 1 priest to go to the stage, and as l he walked down the aisle overcome with | emotion, with tears streaming down his l cheeks. he passed beneath liberal archway of waving handkerchiefs which the women l waved over his head while they blocked the passage way in their endeavors to grasp his hand. He made few remarks and then | retired.
 The call for subscriptions was then re-
 stunned, and they came in rapidly, many Of
 them being for $250, $500 and s1, 900, and 1 two or three for $2, ,0C0 One corner lot was
 deeded to the cause. The scene during the
 call for subscriptions was indescribable. Women swung their hats, shouted and be- came hysterical. Men wept, sang songs and danced. No gathering of men and women of
 the same size could possibly show more en- 1 thusiasm or make more noise. Thirty thous- 1 and dollars was subscribed in an hour. l After a debate lasting over three hours,
 bristling with personalities and accompanied by indescribable disorder, the womans suf- 1 fraglsts succeeded in carrying everything l before them.
 l Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, brought up l the report of the committee on resolutions ! with tho statement that it was signed by all 1 but one of the committee
 The platform, as reported, declares that | the manufacture of and traffic in liquor | should be made public crimes and punished
 as such; that prohibition must be secured by l state and national constitutional amend. l ments; denounces the license system and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
covENANTERs AT PITTsBURe.
Suffrage Defeated-Union with United
 Presbyterians Impossible.

Suffrage Defeated-Union with United
 Presbyterians Impossible.
 PITTsBURG, June 1.-The moderator, Rev. Dr. J. w. Sproull, presided at yesterdays session of the general synod of the Reformed Presbyterian (Covenanter) church. From the foundation of the government of the United States the Reformed Presbyterians lave refused to participate in the use of suffrage rights, because neither God, Christ TOT the Bible is admitted to a place in the politics of the land The synod consequently unanimously resolved that they will still ad- here to this position.
 Much of the day was consumed by a dis cussion of the report of the committee on union with the United Presbyterian church. The decision was unanimous on the point that the church cannot unite with the United Presbyterian church, which was the substance of the committees report.
 The regular order of business was the hear ing of the reports of the national reform and secret societies and the committee on presbytery.
 Last night Mir. J. s. Stewart was ordained missionary to Syria.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Five Killed by an Explosion.

QUINCY, Ills, June L-When twelve miles below this city the reftboat Inverness ex- ploded two fiues. The fireman was instantly killed and his body blown into the river. Nine of the crew, who were sitting on the lower deck in front of the boiler, were all blown into the water, and four were drowned. The other five swam ashore, distance of 100 yards. The killed are: Joseph Halpin, fire man; John Green, Kansas City; William Tierney, Cincinnati; George Crate, aged 15, son of the head engineer, and Charles Kilroy. The disabled boat was lowed to this city by the Mountain Belle, which was near by at the time of the disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
National Bure.u of Unity club..

BOSTON. June I-The second annual meet ing of the National Bureau of Unity clubs was held in this city. Addresses were made by the Rev. E. E. Hale, Rev. George Batoh- elder, Rev. Mir. Coyie. of Westboro; Rev. G. M. Hodge, Rev. E. c. Abbott and others It is proposed to hold an institute in September next, the place to be decided upon hereafter. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Edward E. Hale, of Boston; vice-presidsnts, Rev. ). H. Jones, Chicago; Rev. E. A. Horton, Boston; Rev. c. w. Wendt, Oakland, Cal; recording secretary, Rev. G. M. Hodge; corresponding secretary, Rev. A. judson Rich, of Fall River; treasurer, Rev. R. Butler, of Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
PALLADoNI's FATE.
The Matter of Committing His Sentence tn Cama Un Next Week.

M2tteT
 to Come Up Next Week.
 The Bridgeport Farmer says that little matter of punctuation-namely, the alleged wrong placing of @ comma-may have an important bearing on the question whether the State Board of pardons have the au- thority to commute the death sentence of Philip Falladoni to one of life imprison- ment. The wording of the law transfer ring to the board from the legislature the power of pardoning convicts renders it doubtful whether their authority is sutfi- cient to cover the cases of criminals who are under sentence of death. By the trans fer of a comma, however, the interpreta- tion that the board does possess this power becomes perfectly reasonable one, whereas at present the opposite is naturally to be inferred Judge Lockwood, the condemned mans council, will ask the board to con- strue the passage in question in accordance with it's palpable intent, or what would be its intent with 8 slight change in the punctuation, urging that the appearance of the comma in question in it's present place is plainly printers error.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Track Talk.

A director of the Consolidated road says that there are no drawbridges in the world as safe as the four on the Consolidated. To render any occurrence similar to the South Norwalk accident impossible in the future the ends of the eight rails on the draw will be connected with the danger signals In case seven of the rails should swing into their sockets and the eighth should refuse to joint as in the recent acci- dent, the danger signals would still be set in the face of an approaching train. By this new arrangement all of the tracks must be firmly united with the compile mentary rails before the signals to pro- ceed will be shown at either end of the bridge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
METHODISTS ADJOURN.
The Great Conference Ended-Business Transacted at the Closing Session-The Next Meeting to Be at Omaha.

The Great Conference Ended-Business
 Transacted at the Closing Session-The
 Next Meeting to Be at Omaha
 NEW YORK, June 1.-Bishop Fitzgerald, the second choice of the Methodist general conference, presided over that body at its closing session yesterday.
 Wednesday evening, among other meas ures that were rushed through, was ons which provided that the bishops should be settled over the districts near which are their residences. The bishops did not like it.
 Bishop Merrill was chosen as spokesman for them, and accordingly rose and referred to the previous action, and slyly asked in the name of the bishops further instructions iron, the conference as 70 their actions By con- fining their labors to the districts contiguous to their residences some of the bishops would be left part of the year with practically nothing to do, and that, said he, was some thing no good bishop could understand.
 The conference voted to reconsider. An amendment to try it fer four years was voted down, and finally the whole resolution was laid upon the table, which meant, as one dele gate neatly remarked, "thrown under it for an indefinite period"
 Bishop Taylor is somewhat touchy on the subject of interference with his episcopal power, and was very hard to convince that an action of the conference on Wednesday evening was not taken to hamper him in his work The action was one in regard to the ''Building and Transit society" and explana- tions followed his ten minutes protest, which showed him his mistake, and he withdrew his motion to reconsider.
 Among other points of business concluded it was decided to hold the next convention at Omaha in 1892, the delegates again being entertained free of charge; it was voted that plans for the Methodist church to insure its of committee; it was voted that none be used to pay expenses for its observance the refunding of s2s3. 700. obtained by the sale of Dallas mission upon fraudnlsn, title, was ordered refunded sfnd .ssfnd. finally, if was decideed1- to amend the charter of the Missionary society so that it might hereafter hold its meetings in any city in the United States save New York, ''where the press paid less attention to them than to a suburban baseball match"
 Afterward resolutions of thanks were passed to about everybody in New York. Bishop Foster offered prayer, charming Senior Bishop Bowman made a simple closing ad- dress, and the conference was declared ad- journed sine die. The last the delegates heard as they filed through the lobby were cries of "Good-byp and loud demands from the charwomen for "that nice gentleman who had said they ought to be thanked for keeping the place in such nice order!n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Sherman Denies It.

WASHINGTON, June L-The Star publishes a denial from Senator Sherman of the story that he had urged MT. Blaine to make an em- phatic declaration, or tp write his second letter on the subject of his declination of the nomination for the presidency. The senator is represented as saying: 'I have not writ ten to Mir. Blainse since his departure from this country, nor have communicated with him in any manner. Our relations are en- rirely friendly, but I've had no occasion to communicate with him, nor has any friend of mine written to him on my account that am aware of. The story was manufactured out of whole cloth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

Boss Boston Crackers, best in the mar ket, fresh and crisp at Ladd's.
 D. c. Calender & Go. have started a S35. % Watch club. We propose to give a full Jeweled American Watch in IA kit. gold filled case. Warranted for 20 years. An ladies' 14 kt. solid gold American Watch on payment of $1.00 per week, one drawing each week. Open to Ladies and Gentlemen, and Exchange Place.
 Excellent secondhand Upright Pianos little used, B. Shoninger &. Co. See adv.
 Spencer takes Children's Pictures be- fore they have 8 chance to wink.
 See Rubey's adv, End page.
 Good bargains in Organs, good as new, easy terms, B. Shoninger & Co. Sc adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
s2o, ooo, but Crippled for Life.

BOSTON, June 1.-The case of John Murphy, a nassenger who was injured in the Bussey bridge accident, vs. the Boston and Provi- dence Railroad company, which has been on trial for two days in the superior court, has been withdra from the jury and settled The damages asked were $4OO0O, and it is understood that settlement was effected for al,ont $2O,OOO. MT. Murphy was machinist, and before the accident he was strong and healthy man, while now he is helpless cripple
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

Democratic and Republican parties which uphold it.; favors tariff revi- sion as to the re- moval of d u ti e s from food, cloth ing and necessaries of life; fayors strict civil service rules; declares for woman suffrage; demands the abolition of pc lygamy; denounces
 trusts; favors a
 strict Sunday law; recommends arbi-
 t,ratiOn in t.ha set-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
AN ANGRY HUSBAND

Clubs His Wifc's Paramour on the Head
 With a Cane.
 BOSTON, June Mrs Nettie Helb1ook and Charles Farrell, both married, came to Boston yesterday on an afternoon train over the Eastern railroad, and while cross ing Causeway street man hit Farrel over the head with cane, cutting bad gash back of his ear. His assailant proved to be the woman's husband, William Hol- brook, of the firm of Barry & Ho1brook, manufacturers of Lynn. Farrell is a pas senger brakman on the Eastern road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Practice of City Dog ssealers.

Practice of City Dog ssealers.
 It has long been the practice of the dog stealers to ship the valuable dogs they steal here to other cities, and bring dogs stolen elsewhere here for sale. It is also practice nowadays, for many Philadelphia women tc take run over to New York for shopping trip. On Thursday afternoon ferret faced old fellow was trying to sell a pretty York shire terrier at tho corner of Twenty-third street and Broadway when woman shrieked, the dog parked and jumped from the ferret faced old fellows arms and z crowd gathered at ones. The lady was . Philadelphian who had come over hare shop ping, and the dog was her pet terrier tha, had been stolen and sent over to be sold- Al the ferret faced old fellow did not wait tx hear her explanations, he may bc interested to have them in this shape.-Alfred Trumbl' in New York Newx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
A StepmOther Hoax.

A bundle of woman's apparel was found yesterday morning on the bank of Park river, Hartford, together with an unsigned note saying that the writer had committed suicide because her stepmother hated he1 and her father whipped her. Nobody has been discovered and no one is reported missing. There is some ground for sus- pecting hoax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Californians Already on Deck.

ST. LOUIS, June LA special train, carry ing the California delegation to the national convention, arrived here yesterday, and soon afterward big silken banner, bearing Cali fornia's arms, leaned against huge pile of wine cases in the headquarters of the men from the Golden state at the Southern hotel The Californians are the first to arrive on the ground, and had scarcely reached town be- fore one of the local committees on enter tainment had them in tow. The delegation will support Thurman for vice-president, if his name goes before the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Prohibition 'S $ Nominees
Gen. Clinton B. Fisk for Presi-
 dent of the United States.
DIR. BROOKS FOR SECOND PLACE.

Women Gain 3 Decided Victory-Female
 Suffrage Adopted as Plank in the
 Platform-De1egates Show Their Love
 of the Cause by Making Generous Con
 tributions to the Camp aign Fund.
 INDIANAPOLIS, June 1.-Ex-Governor St. John opened the second day of the Prohibi- tion convention. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. M. Richardson, of Kansas.
 The routine business went along smoothly until the report of the committee on rules was presented. It limited individual speeches to five minutes on any one subject. This raised a storm among the anti-woman suf- fragists but was finally adopted. It was a decided victory for the women's side of the house, and they cheered and cheered again.
 Twelve speeches were made on a routine motion to change the voting strength of the Texas delegation from 26 to 49 before it was adopted.
 Resolutions deploring the murder of Rev. Dr. Haddock, of Sioux City, who was desig- mated as a martyr to the cause of prohi ibition, were adopted by rising vote. the chair man calling upon every man, woman and child on the floor and in the galleries to get upon their feet
 Next came report indorsing the plan for raising the campaign fund of $500 OOO Rev
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

J. J. Evans spoke on tn e subject.
 While he was on his way to the platform a band began to play, and a trans parency was exhib- tied bearing the names of Fisk and Brooks. The con- vention nearly w ent wild. In a n S W CT to MT. Evans appeal for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

Young Husbands Fatal Carelessness.
 CHICAGO, June 1.-David H. Colbert, who lives at 165 Burling street, accidentally shot and killed his wife. The couple had just risen, and Colbert was fooling with re- volver It was discharged and the bullet entered Mrs. Colbert's left breast. She ex- pired almost instantly. Mra Colbert was only IT years old and had been married but two weeks. Her husband, who is q years old, is almost distracted with grief. He was locked up pending an investigation of the ofFoir
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

Several People Killed and Others In
 jured by Flying Fragments and Many
 Buildings Demolished.
 DETROIT, June About six o'clock this morning, a boiler in the Eureka iron iron works at Wyandotte, Mich, blew up, killing three outright and fatally injuring several. Many building were demolished and people killed at considerable distance by flying portions of the boiler.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
By PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
LIFE HANGS BY A THREAD. General Sheridan Still Battling BraVciN
 With His Disease.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Bulletin issued this morning says: 1'Gen Sheridan has held his own through the night. There has been no recurrence of immediate danger, but his general condition still justifes gravest anxiety" The bulletin is signed by Dr Poppes of Philadelphia and the four physicins who have been in at tendance.
 3. D. m-General Sheridan is resting quietly, and no change either for better o1 worse has occurred to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
A Challenge from oarsman o'Connor.

A Challenge from Oarsman O'Connor.
 TORONTO, Ont, June William O'Connor has issued a challenge to any oarsman in the world, except Teemer, to row three miles, with one turn, for from $2,000 to $5,o00 a side He prefers Jacob Gaudaur or Peter Kemp, and will allow the latter $500 ex- penses to row iu America With Gaudaur he will give or take expenses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Grade Crossing Victims.

Grade Crossing Victims. ez4 SHAMoKIN, Pa., June 1.-Rosa Taylor and Josie Beck, living near this city, while cross ing the Philadelphia and Reading railroad tracks, were struck by a train. Miss Taylor was badly injured that she died soon afterward. Miss Beck is seriously, but not fatally injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Killed by the Cars.

RUTLAND, Vt., June.-Herbert Haskell, 22 years old, an engineer on the Benning 1 ton and Rutland railroad, was killed at Danby last evening, three cars passing over him. He leaves widow to whom ne had been married only four weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Cannot Attend the Convention.

PROVIDENCE, June Ion account of ilI- I ness, Gen Olney Arnold cannot accompany
 the delegation to St Louis. Alternate Hugh J. Carroll will sit in the convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
Off for POtSdanl.

BERLIN, June 1.-The emperor and em- press left this morning by steamer for Potsdam where they will occupy the Friedrichskron palace. Before leaving the emperor visited the mauso1eum in the park and prayed beside his fathers t01ut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01

Mrs. Banker Rawson Cots AlimoDy.
 CHICAGO, June 1.-The appellate court has rendered an opinion in the celebrated divorce case of Banker Rawson. The opinion gives Mrs. Rawson temporary alimony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
They Wanted to Celebrate.

Porrsv1LLE, Pa., June IA large num- Der of employees at the Reading Coal and Iron company colheries, In the Mlnersville district. have been suspended for refusing to work on Decoration day. All other districts of the schuylkill region were idle as usual on . holiday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
He May Have Been Murdered.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, June 1.-The body of Michael Ford, aged 60, a farmer, has been found in the east branch of che Holsatonic river, near here, and there are suspicious o1 foul play. Ford left his home in Dalton Monday evening to come here. He was last seen alive on the Boston and Albany railroad track, near the place where he was found dead. He had some money with him. Med. cal Examiner Paddock has charge of the body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-01
rhe Boxcott i.aFailure

NEW YORK, June I-The locked out jour neymen brewers and drivers held a large meeting and passed resolutions that the boy colt was failure, and requesting the boss brewers to reinstats the men A committee was appointed to lay the matter before the ''bosses" The feeling against the Central Labor union, as manifested by the locked out men, is very bitter.