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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
A Young yYoman's Lively Career.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov 5.-Verona Baldwin, who shot old millionaire Lucky Baldwin, about three years ago, in his hotel in San Francisco, and who secured about $50, 900 from Baldwin to compromise the breach of promise suit which she brought against him, has appeared again, this time against her attorney, s. Mason. She wants Mason disbarred because she charges that he accepted bribes from Richard Garvey and Baldwin, against whom she engaged him to bring suit. Since her trouble with Baldwin Verona married young San Jose rancher, but she has now separated from him, and threatens to have him indicted for bigamy, as she alleges that she has found that he has another wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Justice Matthews Conva1escine.

Matthews, who has been ill for many weeks and quite unable to attend to, his judicial duties, is beginning slowly to convalesce and his friends think he is out of danger. He has been attended recently by Dr. Pepper, the eminent physician of Philadelphia who att tended Gen. Sheridan, and who states that he has no organic disease, and that no reason exists why he should not recover his former robust health. The trouble from which he has been suffering it abdominal catarrh. It will be many weeks, however. before he is able to appear on the bench of the supreme court, but he will doubtless be seen there before the end of the present term
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
End of n Sunday Frolic,

M1DDLETowN, N. Y., Nov. 5.-A fatal ac- cident occurred on the Ontario and Western railroad at about 5 o'clock yesterday after noon A party of nine or ten young men and boys of this city took possession of a hand car and started out on a pleasure ex- cursion up the line. When about two miles from town and going down glade at high speed the hand car jumped the track and plunged down a steep embankment. John McGreevy, lad aged about Is years, was instantly killed, his neck being broken Another of the party, John O'Brien, had his skull fractured and will probably die. The others of the party escaped with severe but not dangerous injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
MT. Hearst's Prophecy.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-William R. Hearst, pro prietor of The San Francisco Examiner, was in the city en route to New York. Regard ing the political outlook in California Mir. Hearst says that the Democrats will proba- bly, carry California at the coming election by about 5000 majority. He says that the Republicans count chiefly on gains from emi grafton to Southern California from the New England states, but this is offset by Demo cratic emigration from Texas. He also claims from two to three thousand Demo cratic gain in San Francisco, principally on account of the Chinese exclusion law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
The Bookmakers' Scheme Failed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The National Jockey club last week contemplated an ex- tension of the race meeting. It was aban- doned, however, when it was discovered that a plot existed among the packers of the less noted horses and some of the bookmakers to run matters in a somewhat irregular way. The owners of the "cracksn announced that they would not stay. It was then that the bookmakers offered to pay all the expenses connected with the extra work, including the purses. The jockey club looked into the matter closely, discovered the little game and promptly refused to be a party to it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
LADY HERBERT'S CHARITIES.
Devoting Her Life and Wealth to Making
 Others Happy.

Devoting Her Life and Wealth to Making
 Others Happy.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. Lady Herbert, mother of the Hon. Michael Herbert, recently appointed charge d atfaires of the British legation here, is the guest at Dougheregan manor, Maryland, of ex-Governor and Mrs. Carroll. Lady Herbert is an authoress of European celebrity. She is the mother of ten children, her eldest son being the Earl of Pembroke. She is devoting her talents and a large part of her income to charitable and religious work amongst the colored race, and, as an evidence of her earnestness in this respect, she gives the proceeds of the rental of her London house to the support of an or phanage of eighty children in London. The marriage of Mir Herbert will take place in New York city on Nov. P. The bride-elect is Miss Wilson, and after their wedding jour ney they will come to this city, where Lady Herbert will have provided a suitable estab- lshment for them. Lady Herbert has a large circle of American acquaintances, and her tour in this country will be replete with interest both socially and in other ways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Customs Collections.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.--The statement of Supervising Special Agent Jewell shows that $22O, ,301 1S3 was collected in customs duties during the year at a cost of S6,502, ,S79. The receipts increased 1,63S, 191 while the cost of collections decreased S165, 240 The percent age of cost was 2.95. In New York the per centage of expense was decreased one mill, in Philadelphia two mills, in Chicago three mills and in San Francisco thirteen mills. The value of goods forwarded under the i'm mediate transportation act was S3S, ,921 ,395, an increase of s2,oOO,OOO as compared with 1887 and $9, ,0O0, 900 over that of 1886.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Seouel to n Summer Romance.

LONG BRANCH, N. J., Nov. 5.-A sensation has been occasioned here and at Asbury Park by the elopment of Miss Ella MacChencny, aged IS, the daughter of Henry MacChencny, proprietor of the Hotel Asbury, at Asbury Park, with Charles Bebee, of New York Miss MacChencny's father was opposed to the match because he believed the couple were too young. It appears that Bebee and Miss MacChencny came here to view the Republi- can parade. After the parade they proceeded to the house of Long Branch minister, where they were married They then went to hotel In the morning they hired car riage and were driven to the Globe hotel at Red Bank, where they had dinner. There all trace of them was lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Gallagher Wants to Let ,Er Go.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 5.-Reddy Gallagher is anxious for another meeting with Charley Mitchell. It seems that after their fight here, which Mitchell won, he promised to meet Gallagher again as soon as his tour with Kilrain was over Then came the Sullivan Mitchell match and delay. Gallagher says: 1T am ready to fight Mitchell six or twenty rounds, or to a finish with small gloves, London rules preferred, in Cleveland or any other town, and claim the first chance at him n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Showing the Queer.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5-A man boarded a State street car and rendered $5 bill in payment of his fare. He left the car immediately after receiving his chango When the bill was turned in it was recognized as counter felt. Inspector Porter identified it as one of an issue of s1O,0O0 put out by an Italian syndicate in New York last August. Several of the counterfe1ters were arrested at the time and sent to the penitentiary. The government officials believe an effort is being made to put a large amount of this bogus money in circulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Had His Sons Bones in a Basket.

WABASH, Ind, Nov. 5.-Last evening Samuel Shally, prominent farmer residing near this city, arrived here in a carriage with his family and basket containing the charred bones of his 12-year-old son. The family had gone to Howard county to visit the family of Jacob Coomler, formerly neigh bors of Shally. Early yesterday morning the two families were awakened by a stifing smoke. They rushed out, but little Willie was unable to get up and perished in the flames
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
cHlcAeo's TRIPLE DEMONSTRATION.
Republicans, Democrats and Prohibition
 ists Parade the Streets.

Republicans, Democrats and Prohibition
 ists Parade the Streets.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 5-The political cam paign in Cook county was brought to brilliant termination Saturday afternoon by the Republicans and at night by the Democrats. The immense parade of the Republicans in the afternoon continued for two hours and was witnessed by thousands of people, from the windows, balconies and roofs of every building along the route, while the sidewalks and curbing along the entire route were packed with men, women and children. The down town streets were i'm passible for all grades of traffic from 3 o'clock till 5 o'clock, as though hemmed in and occupied by a mighty army. It is claimed to have been the greatest political demonstration ever held in this city, and the largest parade in point of numbers the num- Der of men in line being estimated all the way from 15, 900 to 25, 900.
 But great as was the Republican demon stration in the afternoon, it was equaled by the Democratic outpouring at night, The city appeared as though in complete posses sion of the Democrats.
 At o'clock cannon boomed on the lake front, and the parade began to move. Fire works filled the air and the shouts of the inn mense multitude sounded like the roar of a mighty ocean. Gen. Palmer reviewed. the procession, and for two hours and half the line filed past the gubernatorial candidate, it being long after midnight before the streets were finally cleared.
 The Prohibitionists closed their campaign also, beginning with torchlight procession, about 800 strong, and winding up with an enthusiastic meeting Among the transpar ncies carried was one bearing the legend: ''The cranks!are coming-500 or more"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
A Train Wrecked bv n Cow.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5.-A dispatch from Vicksburg, Miss, to The Times Democrat says: A freight train on the Louisville, New Orleans and Texas railroad struck COW and was thrown from the track, the locomotive and thirteen cars being wrecked. Charles Seymour and John Conway, employees of the road, and tramp who was stealing ride were killed. J. L. Martin and James Brown were so badly injured that they will probably
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn.,, october 31, 1SSS.-This is to certify that Quintard ituous and intoxicating liquors at No 129 Bank street and are endorsed by J. T. Trott, Charles A MegS, Charles F. Goodwin, Edward McManus and C. R. Baldwin, five electors and taxpayers of said town. JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Yellow Fever Record.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 5-There were eleven new cases reported and three deaths Gustav J. Peterson. J. D. DiIworth and Stephen Bliss. Five of the new cases are whise The weather is clear and cool Total eases to date, 4, ,227; deaths, 364.
 FERNANDINA, Fla, Nov. 5-There were ten new cases and two deaths. Two of the new cases are whites One is Mead Hunt, acting agent of the Florida Navigation com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Americans in Clover.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Woodcock and Hendry, the American favorites of the king of Wur- temburg, suddenly departed from Nice on Saturday. The king had located them in 8 pretty villa opposite his own hotel, paying all their expenses The correspondent of The Post saw Woodcock just before his departure He refused to deny the stories anent his con- nection with the king. The court officials are silent on the subject.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
The Policeman,s Aim Was Best.

CINCINNATI Nov. 5.-Patrolmen Crossley and Calnans arrested a. drunken colored woman at II o'clock at night, and while on their way to the police station they were fired upon by Frank Martin, the womans husband, the bullet grazing Calnans' neck The officers returned the fire, shooting Mar tin through the right groin, which resulted in his death a few minutes later
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
SmuggIers Captured.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5.-A special to The Picayune, from Key West, Fla, says The Spanish schooner Epgracia, of Havana, and the American schooner Legal Tender were brought here by prize crew from the rev enue cutter William H. Crawford. Both vessels were seized on the 1st inst. off Char lotte harbor for smuggling rum and tobacco.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
NOW WE CAN ONLY WAIT.
Glorious Ending of the Cam
 paign in Many Cities.
MONSTER PARADES IN NEW YORK

Republicans Have the Afternoon and Dem-
 ocrats the Evening - Chicago Has
 Triple Demonstration - Political News
 of All Kinds.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The metropolis was given over to the political enthusiasts Satur- day. The Republicans had their inning m the afternoon and the Democrats continued the hurrah until after midnight. There was no traffic on lower Broadway after noon. Solid walls of humanity lined both sides from Bowling Green to Waverly place, thence down to Fifth avenue and up that grand thoroughfare to Fifty-ninth street. The re- viewing stand was at the junction of Fifth avenue and Broadway, in the corner Of Madison square. The head of the procession reached there at about 2:30, and the last division passed in review after z. There were over 5000 men in line, all carrying flags and wearing badges, and many com panies handsomely uniformed. The decora- tions were profuse and magnificent.
 There was scarcely time for the Republican reviewers and spectators to get out of the grand stand before it was filled with Demo crats, the most prominent of which was Gov ernor David B. Hill. Less than an hour after the last of the Republican procession passed the head of the Democratic army passed in review. The Democrats formed in Waverly place, at the foot of Fifth avenue. This pro cession was fully as long as the preceding one, and the crowd along the sidewalks was greater. There were fully 50O,000 people, altogether, between Waverly place and Gen. tral park. The shouting and cheering was constant, and the street was ablaZe with Greek fire and Roman candles. Many houses were brilliantly illuminated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office Waterbury, Conn.,, October 26, 1SSS.-Ihis is to certify that Matthew Ryan has filed an application to sell sprituous and in toXlcating liquors at No. 103 Burnham street, and is endorsed by Maurice keefe Michael Cook, Thomas Cook, George L Pelham and Michael Donovan, five electors and taxpayers ill said town
 JAMES C. WHITE Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

, Town Clerks Office, Waterbury. Conn, Octo- Der 31, lsSS-This is to certify that Bernard Hea- intoxicating liquors at No 3S Kingsbury street and is endorsed by Thomas c Lalley, Michael kelley, Michael Preston, Patrick Cullum and C. ID. hlngsDury five electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES C. WHITE Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Lawyer Bendheim's Test Case.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Mr. Charles Bend helm, a lawyer of this city, will enter suit against the Alexandria and Frederick Rail road company for S5, 900 damages for election from a train. The suit is brought to test the question of a railroads right to charge extra fare, if ticket has not been purchased be- fore entering the train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Eprland.s Champion Downed.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 5.-A wrestling match for a purse of $500, best two falls in three, catch as catch can, came off at the Peoples theatre between Tom Cannon and Jack Wannup, the English champion. In the sec ond and third bouts Cannon won in three and four minutes, respectively. Wannup took the first in seven minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Sought Surcease of Sorrow.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-The dead body of Mary
 Tapoben young German girl, was discov- cred in the lake She had recently arrived from Germany in search of her lover, but was prevented from seeing him by her rela- tives on account of his vicious habits It is supposed that Miss Tapoben threw herself into the lake in fit of despondency on Fri day night last, since which time she has been
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

, Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn., Octo- Der 3l, lSSs.-This is to certify that Thos Doolan toxicating liquors at No 10 Scovill street and is endorsed by Thomas Savers, Edward G. Kiduff, Dennis kllduf, Jeremiah Terrell and John HI kllduH, five electors and taxpayers of said town
 JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05

Reserve Protective Tariff league and the Republican county committee was the largest political demonstration ever held in northern Ohio. The procession was nearly three hours passing a given point. There were 1 1,500 display wagons in line, and about 2,OOO men. It was nine miles in length, marching in double column most of the time. In the evening both Republicans and Democrats paraded, over 10000 taking part in both demonstrations
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Renairs to the White House.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The repairs of the White House, which have taken a great deal of time lately, are nearly concluded. The upper corridor has been thoroughly strength ened by new girders, and new flooring has been laid there and on the landings of both east and west stairways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
A Quarrel Ended in Murder,

Sr JOSEPH, La, Nov. 5.-At the Locust Land plantation George Coleman killed Ed Murray by striking him on the head with an ax The two men had been quarreling, Mur- ray having knocked Coleman down before the latter secured the ax. Coleman has sur. rendered himself to the authorities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Fatally Shot by the Town Marshal.

COLUMBUS, Ind. 5-At Republican rally at Hope, this county, two young men named Gideon Percifield and Joe Middletown, who reside here, quarreled with Town Marshal Brennan The latter fired several shots at the young men, Middletown being fatally wounded and died soon after the shooting. Percifield received a dangerous wound and will die Brennan was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Tswn Clerks office. Waterbury, Conn.,, October filed an application for a hotel license to sell. spirltuous and intoxicating liquors at Oak vile and is endorsed by Thomas F. Butler Michael Brophiel Robert Wood, S. W. Chipman and Henry Christi, five electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Two Stages Robbed.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, Nov. 5.-Both stages between here at Los Olives were robbed Saturday. Several mail packages and Wells Fargos express boxes were broken open, but nothing was obtained from the boxes. The passengers on the stage bound for Santa Barbara were robbed of about $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn., October 31, 18SS.-Ths is to certify that John Bowling has filed application to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at No. B Baldwin street and is endorsed by NJ. M. Woods, James J. Con- nor, John McGinn Finton BOwe and Charles E. Shipley, five electors and taxpayers ill said town.
 JAMES c. WHITE. Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks offiQe, Waterbury, Conn, October 31, 1SsS;-This is to certify that John Sullivan toxicating liquors at No 36 Canal street and is endorsed by James Haley A. B. Simons. NJ. H. Cassidy, Michael Butler and owen Donnelly, five electors and taxpayers of said town.
 JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office Waterbury, Conn.,, Octo- Der 3l 1SSs.-This is to certify that Kate Smith has fled an application to sell sprituOus and intoxicating liquors at No 1S3 Bank street and IS endorsed by Nelson Swanson John Sanders
 Patrick Il. Lawlor, Bernard Hollinger and Nich- olas Kenny, five electors and taxpayers in said town. JAMES C. WHITE. Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn.,, October 31, 1sss.--This is to certify that T. +. McDonald has filed application to sell spirituous and intox- icatng liquors at No B East Main street, and is endorsed by B. L. Hnman, M. P. Lawler, John Hosey, James E. Byrnes and James F. Somers, five electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES c. WHITE Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
An Active Career Ended.

BOSTON, Nov. 5.-Hon. Mah1on D. Spaul- ding, one of the California pioneers of 1S49, later member of the old West India mer- chant firm of Nash, Spaulding & Co.,, mem- Der of the legislature in 1881, a prominent club man, director of the Union Pacific and Boston and Albany railroads, and of the Atlas bank, and widely known for his unos- tentatious charities, died here aged 6I years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
A Duel to Death.

HASTINGS, Neb., Nov. 1.-Two gamblers named Frank Fansler and David Crinkow, alias "Kid" Hawkins, who had quarreled over a woman, met in @ saloon and exchanged eight shots Fansler was hit three times and fell dead Both men were desperate charac- ters. Crinkow is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office Waterbury, Conn., October 3l, 1SSS.-This is to certify that Martin keefe has filed an application to sell spirtuous and intox- icating liquors at No 107 Baldwin street and is endorsed by Jeremiah Keefe, John McGuinness Patrick Madden, James B. LaWton and P. Keefe five electors and taxpayers of said town
 JAMES C. WHITE Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn, Novem Der 2-This is to certify that Thomas Qunlan has filed an application to sell spirituous and in toxicating liquors at No 12 W ashington streetand is endorsed by Patrick Coogan, Patrick MeEvoy, James Rennessy James Houlihan and John Ken ney five electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn. October has filed an application for hotel license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors at No IA ScoVlll street, and is endorsed by John Sack senhauser, George Munson, Henry Viutti John klrSchbaum and Nelson Morris, five electors and taxpayers ill said town.
 JAMES C. WHITE, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License ApplicatiOn.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn., October 31, 1SSS.-This is to certify that John Shannahan has filed an application to sell spirituous and in toxicating liquors at No B Railroad Hill street Fitzpatrick, five electors and taxpayers in said town,
 JAMES c. WHITE Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License ADnlication.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn.,, October 31, 1SSo.-This is to certify that John Monohan toxicating liquors at No. 19 West Main street. and is endorsed by Edward S. smith, J. K. Smith, G. Il. Clowes Il. II. Peck and Harry Dubee, five electors and taxpayers in said town.
 JAMES C. WHITE, Town Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn., October 31 1SSS,-This is te certify that Edward J. Casey has filed an application to sell spirtuous and in toxicating liquors at No 115 West Main street and is endorsed by James Bryan, Daniel Hayes, Daniel electors and taxpayers of said town
 JAMES C. WHITE, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
Both Steamers Wrecked.

LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Norwegian steamer B1ornes came into collision with the steamer Saxmundham off Cowes and sunk her. Eight passengers from the sunken steamer are missing and twenty-two were landed at Weymouth. The Bjornes was shortly after ward abandoned, and her crew landed at Portland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-05
License Application.

Town Clerks office, Waterbury, Conn October 26, 1SeS.-Ths is to eel tify that E. Il, Longworth has filed an application to sell spirituous and in toXlcatlng liquors at No. 10 Baldwin street, and is endorsed by James LOngworth, John Collins, Will liam hlllion, Henry killner and William DeNar, nVe electors and taxpayers in said town
 JAMES c. WHITE, Town Clerk.