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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
MURDER IN FREEDMENs HOSPITAL.
A Patient Shoots His Sleeping Brother, a
 rClarorar arla a

A Patient Shoots His Sleeping Brother, a
 Nurse, Twice Through the Head.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Freedmen's hos pital was the scene of a startling murder early in the morning. The tragedy occurred in a small room near the front door of Ward No 1. The victim was colored man named Isaac Carey, a nurse in the hospital, and the murderer was his brother, Taylor Carey, who was patient in the hospital.
 About 5 o'clock Taylor arose and partially dressed himself. Then he made his way to his brothers room, where the latter was sleeping soundly. A large "bulldog" revolver be- longing to the sleeping man was lying on his clothing on a vacant cot. Taylor picked up the revolver and fired a shot, sending 8 bullet through his brothers brain. After killing his brother Taylor left the room and walked to the front door, where he stood for a moment, and, thinking he had not com pleted his deadly work, he returned and fired a second shot. sending this bullet, like the other, through his brothers head.
 The murderer was arrested Money mat tsrs, ho claims, led to the killing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
NEW hAvEN's BIG SENSATION.
Beginning of the Trowbridge Divorce Suit
 az a Sequel to a Scandal.

az a Sequel to Scandal.
 NEW HAVEN, Dec 29-One of the most important divorce cases ever on the superior court docket in this city is that which was begun yesterday, in which Col. Rutherford Trowbridge seeks to be separated from his wife, Alice Anderson Trowbridge, the daughter of the we'll known millionaire to- bacconist, John Anderson, because Of her alleged adultery with Jonathan lngersou, clerk of the superior court and a member or the we'll known distinguished Connecticut family of that name.
 The judge who presides is ex-Governor Andrews, and quite an argument was had over the signing of the answer by Mir. Doc little The latter moved to have certain clauses of the complaint stricken out and bill, in which he charges Col. Trowbridge with being drunkard and with intolerable cruelty. Other allegations of the cross bill are of a very sensational character.
 Lawyer Baldwin is decidedly averse to hay ing the case tried in open court, as 1t will have so many objectionable and sensational features, but Mir. Doolittle has no scruples of the kind, and he said that he proposed to try the case in open court, and doubtless the sessions will be largely attended
 MT Doolittle filed an answer and denial to the allegations of the plaintiff, showing that the plaintiff was not entitled to divorce. MT. Platt moved to erase all the answers ex- cept the general denial. Judge Andrews took the papers, and will hear argument upon the motion next Friday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
FROM HARRlSON'S HOME.
Senator TelIer's Call-Methodist Minis.
 ters to DenOunce the Inaugural Ball.

Senator TelIer's Call-nethodist Minis.
 ters to Denounce the Inaugural Ball.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 29.-Another states man has tried to step into Indianapolis and out again without being caught at it, and has failed. Senator Teller, of Colorado came into the city, and went immediately to the house of Col. N. R. Buckle, whose wife is the senator's cousin. His presence here was not generally known until in the morn ing, and he was then somewhat surprised at finding himself recognized by the newspaper men.
 He admitted that he was here to see Gen. Harrison, and that he should talk cabinet to him, but declined to go into any particulars The west, he said, was sure to 1e represented in the cabinet, but by whom he had no idea
 As matter of fact, there is good reason to suppose that Senator Teller's call was really part of the Blaine booming scheme that has been under way for the past six weeks and that has now reached critical stage.
 The inaugural ball is worrying the Metho- dists of Indianapolis, too. Since the min- isters of Columbus, O., adopted their resolu- tions denouncing the ball as an imitation of the ''follies, displays, pageantry and extrav- agance of European cities" the Methodist ministers of this city have been discussing the matter also, and they have decided to take vote upon similar resolutions at their meeting next Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
THE TIMES DESPER
CAME.

A Fortune Offered 1idan to Go to
 London and Test .sainst Parneu.
 DUBLIN, Dec 29-1Ae Freeman's Journal prints the following in reference to the Par nell commisSion
 1.-The Times has prolonged the amount of evidence regarding outrages in the hope of securing testimony which would justify At torney General Webster's statements, made in his opening address. Finding the ground slipping from under it's feet, it resolved upon a desperate game. An emissary was dis patched to America. He found Sheridan at Pueblo, Colo, and tried to induce him to go to London and testify before the commission, promising that if hjS evidence was satis- factory 910, 900 would be paid to him within an hour after his examination was finished. Sheridan played possum with the agent for a time, and was finally offered 95, 900 down if he would accompany the agent to Eng land. Sheridan then declined to accept the offer, and said that he did not desire to share the fate of James Carey''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
To Unite the Presbyterian Church.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The committees on reunion of the Northern and Southern assem- plies of the Presbyterian church held secret session in this city yesterday, and were ten dered reception last night by the New York presbytery. It was stated that no special business was transacted at the meeting, but it was believed that the purpose of the com mittees would be effected at to-day's session. Dr. Howard Crosby delivered an address of welcome at the reception in the evening, and Rev. Moses H. Hoge, of Richmond, Va, re- sponded, expressing strong desire for union of the church. Rev. c. L. Thompson, of New York; Rev. Joseph T. Smith, of Balti- more, and others also spoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
AN ITALIAN MURDERER CAPTURED.
He Was the Leading Perpetrator of n Sem
 Crir in Ifnlr

He Was the Leading Perpetrator of Sem
 sational Crime fin Italy.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Pietro Dinarvo an Italian brigand, who robbed and murdered the Marquis Giulio Sanduzzi at the latter's villa near Torella, Italy, in 1886, was arrested by Inspector Byrnes' men, who found him at Stamford, Conn.,, and he will be taken back to Italy, extradition papers having already been granted.
 The marquis was very wealthy, and noted for his benevolence, and was killed while heroically resisting three burglars led by Dinarvo, who had entered the villa and were rifing the strong box. They secured over 100, 900 francs. The affair made great sen sation throughout Italy. Two of the rob bers were caught in the mountains. They confessed and betrayed Dinarvo, but he es- capped from the country The New York police were notified, and afesr long search they have captured the murderer.
 Dinarvo has been working for contractors on railroads since arriving in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
A FALLEN CHAMPION.
Joe McAuliffe Whipped by the Black Cham pion of Australia, Peter Jackson-A Ter rible Battle of Twenty-four Rounds.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 29-The contest be- tween Joe McAuliffe, the champion heavy weight of the Pacific coast, and Jackson, the colored champion of Australia, which oc- cured at the gymnasium of the California Athletic club last night, had been the sole topic in sporting circles here for weeks, and had created more interest than any similar event that has occurred on the Pacific coast
 A circumstance which intensified the inter est in the fight was the understanding that the winner would be open to fight any man in the world, the California Athletic club having offered purse of $6,0O0 for such a match.
 The betting had been very lively for several weeks past, and it is generally believed that a very large amount of money was wagered on the contest. McAuliffe was the favorite at odds of almost 3 to l.
 When the men stepped into the ring there were fully 2,O00 spectators present There was a scene of excitement in the street in front of the building. A great crowd had collected there and kept up a continual round of cheering throughout the fight. As the men stood in the ring McAuliffe ap- peared to have the advantage so far as weight and height were concerned. His weight was 22O pounds, while Jackson's was little over POO. McAuliffe was feet 3l inches in height, and Jackson was feet h inch. Jackson had little advantage in reach.
 The fight was desperate and scientific from start to finish. McAuliffe started in with entire confidence, but his every effort was fully met by his black opponent, who proved to be wonderfully agile on his feet and handy with his Clippers" Some of the rounds were characterized with very heavy hitting but both men kept their temper admirably Jackson soon began to gain the advantage In the seventeenth round McAuhffe was ter ribly punished by over dozen heavy blows The next few rounds were uneventful, bu in the twenty-third the savage work was re stunned and the Pacific coast champion wa terribly pounded and bled profusely. Nc Auliffe became dazed and in the twenty fourth round Jackson finished him and wa | awarded the fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
GOVERNOR HILLS STAFF.
Nearly All the Old Members Reappointed.
 The Roster.

ALBANY, Dec. Ex-Governor Hill has ofh- cially announced his staff. There are very few changes. Gen. Wylie, Gen. Freeman and Col. Pruyn retire at their own request. There were large number of new appli- cants for each position. The position of quartermaster general and that of one aide de camp are left vacant for the present, but will hereafter be filled as occasion requires Col. William G. Rice is reappointed private secretary, and Col E. L. Judson is appointed military secretary The following is the off cial staff:
 Maj Gen. Josiah Porter, adjutant general (reappointed); Brig. Gen. Charles F. Rob- bins, general inspector of rife practice Ire appointed); Brig. Gen. Joseph D. Bryant, surgeon general reappointedl; Brig. Gen. J. NJ. Varian, chief of ordnance reap- pointed) Brig. Gen. Emil Schaefer, inspector general (reappointed); Brig. Gen. Ralph Brandeth, commissary general of subsist- ence (reappointed); Brig Gen. W. c. Stokes, paymaster general (reappointed); Brig. Gen. Clifford A. H. Bartlett judge advocate general (reappointed); Brig. Gen Ferdinand F. Earle, of New York city, chief of artillery (new appointmenD; Col. E. L. Judson, second military secretary; Col Hugh O'Donohue, aide de camp treappointed): Col A. B. Hil- ton, aide de camp (reappointed); Col. W. F.. Lassing, of Herkimer county, aide de camp
 new appointment); Col G. B. Mcclellan, Jr., of New York city, aide de camp (new appointment. and Col. Marcus Russell, of Troy, aide de camp (new appointment).
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Gossip Causes a Double Tragedy.

OswEGo, N. Y., Dec. 29.-James Green, of Wolcott, Wayne county, who on Thursday cut his wife's throat after hitting her on the head with & hammer, and then cut fright full gash in his own neck, succeeding in escap- ing from his watchers last night, and, getting possession of @ razor, inflicted another deep cut on the opposite side of his neck from the first, and died in 8 few moments. He had made frequent attempts during the day to tear open the first wound, but was held on the bed by two attendants. Mrs. Green will probably die. When asked why he attempted to kill his wife Green would only reply: Be cause I wanted to-" Greens son. a young man, says his father was jealous without cause, and that women gossips are to blame for the trouble. There is great excitement In the village over the tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
CONDENSED f1EWS.

W. H. Webb, aged 45, was hanged at Brandon, Man, for the m, d | of his wife, Sept. 1. Death was instan .aneous.
 Deloraine, a thriving village of 500 in- habitants in the southeastern portion of Manitoba, has been almost entirely de- stroyed by fire.
 lad attending the Union school at Lyons, N. Y., was found to be suffering with smallpox The case was isolated and all school children have been vaccinated. Another case was discovered in the aims house, and it is said there are cases in sev- eral neighboring villages.
 Bank Wrecker Hopkins, whose pardon by the president was announced 8 day or two before Christmas, has not yet received the papers and has become despondent at the delay and suffered a relapse in consequence.
 Seven or eight citizens of Monroeville Ind. have received White Cap notices to mend their ways or suffer the consequences
 A shock of earthquake was felt in Hamp- shire, England, Thursday, which throw down two men and horse and badly fright sned the populace, but did no harm.
 John Bright is improving again.
 The election in the department of the Seine in which Gen. Boulanger is 6 candi- date for election to the chamber of deputies, has been fixed for Jan. 27.
 While at work in his fathers sawmill, at Rock Chapel, Ont, W. J. Barren, aged 2a, fell upora a circular saw and was cut in two. Fire destroyed the Cardwell house and con- tents at Pictou.ssO Ont.
 Mrs. Henry Martin and Miss Kate Powers were thrown from their carriage and horri- bly, mutilated by train while crossing the Rock Island track at Forty-seventh street, Chicago.
 Miss Allison, a domestic at Strawn, Ind. refused to marry Elijah Haskell, and he killed her and committed suicide.
 Henry Ashoff, a St. Louis clerk, went to the bank and drew $500 for his employers On his way back he was hustled about by three kaen, who stole the money from him and escaped.
 The police of Columbus, O., refused te allow Mitchell and Kilrain to give their show in that city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-FLOUR-Closed steady after fair days business; fine grades of winter, S2650D325; do. spring, S2.25G2. 90; superine win. ter, $325@s.4o; do. spring, S2.9o@ 3.30; extra No winter, $3. 3.5o0S.S5; do spring, SS.4O@4; city mill extras, $505.25, for West Indies. Southern flour closed steady; trade and family brandss, $3.i505.50
 WHEAT-Options were dull and irregular, closing barely steady at 1409sc. advance Spot lots closed uuiet but steady. Spot sales of No. 1 do 99lkc. O S1 .OO1S; No. red, 95c.; No. white, S1 0a11Oi; white state, S1.03@e1 1O4; No. red winter, Dec, $1; do., Jan., $1,0o14; do., Feb, s1o29z; do, March, S1.041s; do., May, $1.O6A.
 CORN-Options were fairly active, closing 186 Kc higher. Spot lots closed active and firm. Spot sales of No. mixed at 4616c. steamer mixed 42ND43c.; rejected, 3sc.; steamer white, 4sxc; No. mixed, Jan., 463sc.; do., Feb, 4614c do., May, 46c.
 OATS-Options were quiet, but firm, closing # 0Ac higher. Spot lots closed f1rmer. Spot sales of No. white at 3S15c; No do., 34S4@ s5c: No. 8 do., 3134D32c.; No. mixed, 32c. No. 2do, 30s4c.; Mo- mixed, Jan, Sic; do.. Feb, s2c; No. ? white Jan., s434c.; do,, Feb, 3514c.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull and heavy; mess, $14a6GhNT.
 LARD-Closed dull and flat; Feb, $S0S.04; March, Ss.os: May, Ss.os0s.o4.
 SUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining, 51Sc. Re- fined dul but steady; cut loaf and crushed, sNc. cubes 714079sc.; powdered, 71907ssc.; sranu- lated, 7Ac; confectioners' A, 714c.; white extra c, 6ss061Sc; extra c, 6 1-160614c.; c, 6405zso, yellow. 51s@5ssc.
 BUTTER Steady; eastern creamery, S0032c. western do., 2s031c.
 CHEESE Steady; factory New York cheddar, 1l%N12c.; western fiat, i012@l1c.
 Quiet, fresh eastern frsts, 25c. Canadian do, 21O2oc., western do., 2S0s4c
 CoTToN-Spee closed steady; middling up 3andss ss@ts =
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
PROBABLY A FALSE CHEW.
Mrs. Koehler, a Hoboken Landlady, Thinks
 She Recognizes the Victim of Philadel- phia's Murder Mystery B Recent Guest.

Mrs. Koehler, Hoboken Landlady, Thinks
 She Recognizes the Victim of Philadel-
 phias Murder Mystery as a Recent Guest.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The butchered body of the murdered man found in the park on Monday morning has been identified by Mrs. Barbara Koehler, the proprietor of the Hotel Garni, Hoboken, as that of a man named Hermann Kreutsmann, who stopped at her house.
 Mrs Koehler and her son. law, John Fan ming who is a roundsman on the Hoboken police force, arrived at Broad street station, and were met by Detectives Woods and Geyer. They all proceeded to the morgue, where pr. Delker was engaged in embalming the remains. Superintendent Robinson un- covered the face and Mrs Koehler and Fan ming peered down upon the white features.
 That's Kreutsmann. l know himm ex- claimed Mrs. Koehler. Dot vas the man who stop init my house."
 "Yes, it looks like the man 1 ate supper with at the boarding house," said Tanning.
 They were told to look carefully, and after a minute examination they both declared that the body was that of Kreutsmann
 When Mrs. Koehler returned to police headquarters she told Chief Wood what she knew about the man. She said that at first she had concluded that the ghastly remains were those of George Etzold, one of her boarders.
 Later she was convinced that the deceased was German named Kreutsmann, who had stopped at her house one day and night. He came from Indiana to Hoboken to meet his wife, who had been, or is still, in Europe. She could not recall what city or town he lived in, but knew he was doing a thriving trade as a tinsmith and had plenty of money. Mrs Kreautsmann did not arrive by the steamer she wrote she would take and her husband left Mrs Koehler to visit some countrymen in this city.
 Mrs. Koeher met him several days later and inquired if his wife had joined him. He said that she had disappointed him He in tended waiting the arrival of the next steamer, and, if she was not aboard, said he would then return home. Kreutsmann was neatly dressed when she saw him and carried a yellow sachel. He was about feet inches in height and was stout, had dark brown hail and a this mustachs. He was between 35 anG 3S years old.
 The detectives do not believe in Mrs ! Koehler's story, but think it a case of mis taken identity. According to Mrs Koehler' statement Kreutsmann was we'll dressed clean and neat in appearance, while the body was very dirty and from all appearance the man had not taken bath for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 29.-It has leaked out that at a meeting of the officers of the Christian church, of this city, last Wednes- day evening, the troubles that have arisen because of the bad reports concerning their new pastor, Rev. Fred Bell, which came from all places where he has preached before, eliminated in personal encounter between the pastor and Elder Flinn. Finn urged the dismissal of the pastor, and said he had letters in his pocket proving him first class fraud. Rev. MT. Bell, wild with rage, lsaped upon the elder, and, bearing him down be- tween the pews, choked him until he was black in the face. They were separated. and the meeting adjourned in confusion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
FASTEST VESSEL AFLOAT.

Vesuvius, the New Dynamite Cruiser, Runs
 Nearly Twenty Knots an Hour Through
 Heavy sea-A Most Satisfactory Trial.
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius left Philadelphia Thurs day to make a second test of her speed. She returned yesterday afternoon.
 The following is the official report made by a government expert, and was approved by the Messrs. Cramp and all the supervisors of the trip:
 1.-The Vesuvius returned to Cramps ship yard at l p. m., Dec. 2s, 1888, from her second trial trip She made run just before dark Thursday night under very unfavora-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Weather Indications.
Fair; warmer; westerly winds.
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New YOrk Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Dec. SS.-Money closed at 3 per cent. The highest rate was and the lowest { per cent Exchange closed steady: posted rates, 4.S5@4. .S913; actual rates, 4S44G4.S415 for 60 days and 4.eS34014.S9 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 1i9 bid; Is, coup, 12SsS bid 415s, do., lOSA bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed follows: Union frsts 1131116; Union land grants, 1O3Gl 1O5; Union sinking funds, 11SQ1121; Centrais, 113@1l6.
 Prices gradually worked up, and b, midday nearly the whole list was 1s to per cent. higher than the closing figures of yesterday. At time was the market any way active, but there seemed to be more confidence on the part of speculutors, and offerings of stock were freely taken, The market was extremely dull after midday. At the close the early advance was wholly lost. The sales for the day amounted to t5,576 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Drowned While Duck Hunting.

BALTIMORE, Dec 29.-Professor Paul Combs, aged 30, member of the faculty of the Maryland Agricultural college, was drowned on Breton's bay, near Leonardtown, St. Marys county. He was gunning for ducks and was standing up in his boat, just about to fire, when the sail shifted and knocked him overheard The body has not been found. The accident was seen from the shore by Combs mother and others of his family
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Attempt to Blow Up a Tenemen

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-A section of iron pipe, inches long and 219 inches in diameter, containing three heavy dynamite cartridges, and with a fuse attached, was found under a stairway of the tenement 311 East Thirty eighth street. The police arc trying to find out who placed it there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Pearson's Resignation Rumored.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-It was reported last evening upon good authority that Postmaster Pearson, of this city, had rendered his resig- nation, and that the same had been forwarded to Washington MT. Pearson has been offered, it is said, a prominent position in 8 local in- surance company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Rusinsss Houses Burned Ont.

BEAVER, Pa, Dec. 29-Merriman's pool room, Pattons jewelry store, Wilson's gro cery, Shumakers drug store, Andrews tailor ing establishment, Shumakers tobacco fac tory, a skating rink and one dwelling were burned yesterday. Loss about S15 ,Ooo; partly insured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29

Baseball in the Antipodes. ADELAIDE, South Australia, Dec. 29.-The American baseball teams played game hero yesterday, resulting as follows: Chicago. 12; All Americans. g.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Shortage in the Wool Supply.

BOSTON, Dec. 29.-The Boston Commercial Bulletins exhaustive annual report of the wool market of the United States shows that the present supply of wool is 2,O0o, 900 pounds, against 11O, ,0O0, 900 pounds at the same date last year, or a shortage of 4S, ,OOO,- 900 pounds as compared with 1887
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
Rev, MT, Hsllidav's Call

BROOKLYN, Dec. 29.-Rev. s. B. Halliday, for nearly twenty-five years assistant pastor with Henry Ward Beecher, of Plymouth church, has been called to the paytorate of ths newly formed Tabernacle Congregational rhvrch, this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
"snver Tongued" Grady Elected.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Thomas F. Grad, Dem.) was elected state senator from the Sixth district, receiving 7,503 out of 10,621 votes cast Halberstadt (Rep.) received ?, 7O1 votes. and there were several local politicians in the district who received few votes each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29

BROOKLYN, Dec. 29.-Police Captain Jew ett, who has been missed by his friends for several days, has been found. He has not been out of the city, and is reported to be all right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-29
To be Created Cardinals.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-The Chronicles Rome correspondent says that 8 consistory will be held at the Vatican on Jan. 2s, at which Mgrs. Macchi and Annihala and the Arch bishop of Catania will be created nardipalS