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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
PROGRESS IN THE SOUTH.
Many New and Important Enterprises
 Organized.

Organized.
 BALTIMORE, Nov. 22.-Special reports to The Manufacturers Record show that many very extensive enterprises have been put on foot in the past week throughout the south. The Birmingham Mineral railroad has added s3,000,O00 to its capital for extensive and additional rolling stock; railroad will be built between Montgomery, and Anniston; new 10O-ton furnace is commenced at Bir mingham by the Thomas iron people, of Pennsylvania; contracts have been closed for thirty miles of piping to convey natural gas to Louisville; the development has begun of 136,00 acres of eastern Kentucky coal land; Richmond, Va, is to have an extensive spike mill and a rolling mill combined; Roanoke, Va, sold nearly s75o,OOO worth of land last week; New Orleans reports a S1,500,000 mining company; Atlanta s2OO,- 900 cotton mill company; Chattanooga a s25o,0 o,00o company to develop river trans portation in connection with iron interests, etc.; South Pittsburg & nut factory; and many other smaller enterprises in various parts of the south.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Only a Drunken Freak.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-Excitement over the Whitechapel atrocities was renewed by tho report that another horrible murder had been committed and the body of another woman had been frightfully mutilated The police immediately investigated the case and found that there was no truth in it. A drunken woman named Farmer had told a delirious story about an assault on her by a man whom she described. She alleged that he had struck her in the throat with a knife, but she fought him desperately and escaped from him. He then rushed from the place followed by big crowd. The police investi- gation showed that no such assault nor any pursuit of any alleged murderer had taken Y1Iaoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Inauguration News.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Chairman Brit ton, of the inaugural committee, appointed Gen. George B. Williams, ex-minister to Japan, member of the executive committee and chairman of the committee on banquet at the ball. MT. Britton also appointed Mr. Hallett Kilbourn member of the executive committee The Veteran Zouaves, of Eliza beth, N. J., Gen. J. Madison Drake con- manding, will visit Washington in March and take part in the inaugural parade. They will remain here three days as the guests of the Union Veteran corps and Kit Carson Post, G. A. R. The zouaves expect to visit Fredericksburg during their trip-a city that many of them have not seen since they at tempted to climb Maryes' Heights. The sub scriptions to the guarantee fund have passed the S25, 900 mark
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
CONDENSED NEWS,

While running thirty miles an hour the forward car of train the Bloomsburg and Sullivan railroad jumped the track near Bloomsburg, Pa., rolled down an embark ment and caught fire. The twenty-five pas sengers were rescued through the windows Only few were hurt, and those slightly.
 Mr. Gladstone goes to Hawarden Saturday and will not return to London during the present session of parliament.
 James Russell Lowell was entertained at 8 banquet by the Philharmonic society at Lon don before sailing for America.
 The senate committee appointed to investi-
 gate cattle shipping affairs is in session at St.
 Louis.
 Fire created panic in a One Hundred and
 Tenth street flat house in New York. Mary
 Leddy, aged 40, was overcome by smoke.
 Samuel Hudgins a merchant of Poguoson, York county, Va, was murdered and robbed in his wagon while returning from York town.
 The Johns Hopkins university of Mary land holds 17,O00 shares of B. and O., stock, from which it realized $15O,OO0 annually until the company ceased to declare divi dends. That being the university's chief in come it is now in financial distress AT emergency fund of $1OO,0oo is being raised in Baltimore
 Mayor Hewitt, of New York, has ap pointed seven school inspectors and sever commissioners of education to succeed those whose terms expire Jan. 1. William H. Braisted, aged 85, a conductor | on the Brooklyn Elevated railroad, fell te | the street while crossing the tracks and wa! killed.
 Frank W. Palmer shot himself dead al 1 Concord N. H., on account of mental dis l turbance.
 Tho annual report of the Fitchburg rail l road shows an increase of $1S0,02 in ne | income.
 The mercury ranged from to degs. be | low zero in the southern part of Maine Wed ] nssdaY morninE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
ADDRESS TO THE CLERGY.
Cardinal Gibbons Recites the Reasons
 Why All Should Be Thankful

Why All Should Be Thankful.
 BALTIMORE, Nov. 22-Cardinal Gibbons has issued the following circular to the clergy, secular and regular:
 ''The president of the United States has recently issued his proclamation appointing Nov go next as special day of thanksglv- ing to Almighty God for the temporal and spiritual favors bestowed upon us all during the year now drawing to close. The faith full of the church having in common with our fellow citizens, deep cause for gratitude to the giver of every good and perfect gift, will, we feel confident, be equally desirous of evincing their spirit of thanksgiving. We should all be grateful for the temporal prosperity, for the peace, liberty and good order which prevail throughout our com mon country. The labors of the husband man have been crowned with abundant har- vests; commerce and industrial pursuits have gone forward with even stride, and the spirit of fraternal charity keeps pace with the diffusion of Christian knowledge in the land.
 Ut is true, indeed, that disasters by floods and storms in the west, and that pestllenoe in the south have darkened and afflicted many a home. But even in those visitations of sorrow we should humbly bless our heav- enly father, whose mysterious dispensations we cannot fathom, but should always de- voutly admire. We should kiss the hand that strikes as we'll as the hand that caresses; ; for, whether he smites or fondles he is al- ways loving father. And these occasional calamities are but the shadows that bring out in bolder relief the bright pictures of our national prosperity. While, too, in other lands the times for choosing the rulers of the nation are often occasions of political convul- sion, of the Interruption of all peaceful pur- suits, and sometimes even of strife and blood shed, the recent contest between 10000, 900 voters of the republic representing GOOOO,- GOO people, has been settled peaceably and constitutionally, without the loss of single life nor even any interruption of men's or dinary occupations.
 ''1n heartfelt and grateful acknowledge ment of all these blessings, and to humbly implore their continuance, you are requested to recite after the late mass in your respec- tive churches on Thanksgiving day the prayer for the authorities, and the faithful Are invited to assist at the service.
 'J CARDINAL, GIBBONSh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Money closed at 215 per cent. The highest rate was 21a and the lowest 3. Exchange closed firm; posted rates, 4.6516@ 4s9; actual rates, 4s4s4@4 s5@4.s5 for 60 days and 4.8sA@4ss1s for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 121 bid; As, coup. 12s14 bid; 415s, do., 10s34 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 11a0116; Union land grants, 1o391oo; Union sinking funds, 12O@12s; Centrals, 113@116.
 During the forenoon the stock market was dull and generally weak. The volume of business was very small and confined chiefly to @ few special ties After 12 o'clock the market was more active but the tone continued weak. The an- nouncement that $500 900 in gold had been en- gagged for shipment abroad was taken advantage of by the bears to hammer the list, and in the final hour there was general and what appeared a preconcerted raid on the leading stocks which sent values down to the lowest point of the day. The decline ranged from 14 to 216 per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 26O,1 173 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Probably a Groundless Rumor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-It has been said that MT. Blaine will use his influence to pre- vent the confirmation of MT. Belmont as minister to Spain. A gentleman who is ia miliar with the facts connected with the fa- nous controversy between Blaine and Bel mont, which occurred some years ago, is quoted by The Star as saying that neither had cherished any such ill will toward the other as would result ill a desire for revenge or retaliation. Both, he said, have since regretted the great publicity given to the affair, and they have carefully avoided speak ing disrespectfully of each other. From what he knew of MT. Blaine personally, and par ticularly as to his feeling in this matter, he was confident that he would not by word or action oppose MT. Belmont's confirmation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Parsons' InhumanitY.

HoLYoKE, Mass, Nov. 22.-Charles T. Parsons, of Northampton, notorious for hir- ing ignorant immigrants at Castle Garden and leasing their services to farmers in this section, was arrested here for having a Polander dressed only in overalls, shoes and a thin coat chained to the seat of his buggy and suffering intensely from the cold, which literally froze the tears upon his purple cheeks People here are greatly excited about it, and Parsons arrest is all that saved him from mobbing He will be tried for assault, false imprisonment and cruelty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Warning to Honest Labor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22-Edward Finkle- stone, president of the Journeymen Barbers' National Union No. l. has resigned that office, because, as he declares, the Socialistio and Anarchistic elements are gaining con- trol of the labor organizations, and if the tendency be not rebuked and opposed by the conservative laboring element there is sure to be eventually some such outbreak as that predicted by Inspector Bonfeld, of Chicago, which will unjustly but inevitably involve and disgrace the labor organizations which have tolerated extreme ideas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Officers of the Supreme Council.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The supreme coun- ell of Masons, which has just adjourned, after a two days annual session in this city, elected Judge John J. German, of New York, most puissant sovereign grand com mander, william F.a;hs1 A herShssT hi of ohio F. s. and G. O.; E. Junius Edwards, of Min nesota, G. s. B.; Oliver F. Briggs, of Ne. eraska, @ c. of G., and Smith B. Harring- ton, of Massachusetts G. M. of c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Theory of a Murder.

RANDOLPH, Mass, Nov. 23.-A new theory concerning the murder of Miss Mehitabel White, of Braintree, has occurred to a re- porter, based on his discovery that two hours before the supposed time of her death Miss White went to her meadow with her man, John Thompson, and ordered away number of gunners, who it is said drove her and Thompson home with fusilades of stones
 She had had trouble before with the same gang, who are reported to have threatened to fix her." A year ago her haystacks were burned and at various times property has been injured by unknown parties. Many people here believed that Thompson's disap- pearance was caused by his fear of this gang
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Six Unknown Corpses Buried.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Nov. 22.-The funeral of six unidentified victims of the steam gauge and lantern works fire was held at Washing ton rink. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Shaw, the oldest clergyman in the city. At least two of the bodies are those of Roman Catholics, but the rector of St. Patrick's cathedral cheerfully yielded all claims in the premises to Dr. Shaw. Services have been held in all the Catholic churches for the repose of the souls of the departed The rink was crowded during the exercises, which were very impressive When the ser vices were over the six collins were placed in the waiting hearses, and the procession marched through the streets to Mount Hope cemetery, where the interment took place. All the bells were tolled and flags placed at half mast. The procession was mile and a half long,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Bantam Weight Prize Fight.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-On Long Island last night the prize fight between Charley Mo Carthy, of Jersey City, and George Young, of Brooklyn, for $500 and the bantam weight championship of America, was won by Me Carthy. Nine ronnds, lasting thirty-three minutes, were fought, Young being com pietely 'sknocked out" in the last round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
George s. Knight Dying.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22-George $. Knight, the actor, is very ill at his home in Orange. He is suffering with paresis, apparently from the same causes which resulted in the death of John Mccullough and Bartley Campbell, and which have prostrated Tony Hart. It is said he cannot live long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
MT. Savers Idea.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Mrp Savers, of Texas, says that after looking the whole field over he is satisfied that Mir. Cleveland was beaten on the pension issue. Not only Che old soldiers, he says, but the tradesmen, who expect to be benefited by their increased inco me, are interested in having as large a pension roll as possible, and they voted against the Democratic ticket on this issue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Female Thieves Iiherated.

NEWTON, Kan, Nov. 22-Two female horse thieves, Ida Weston and Emma Mentry escaped from jail Monday night. Some un- known person entered the sheriff's room at Opera hotel, during his absence, secured the keys, liberated the young women and re- turned the keys to the drawer where they Iuara EoDt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Fatal Accident.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Walter E. Scud- der, of New Jersey, clerk in the govern ment printing office, while engaged in clean ing the cartridges from his revolver at his lodgings in the east end, accidently dis charged the weapon into his left breast, from the effects of which he died almost ,,,t1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Editor Harrington Heavily Fined.

LONDON, Nov. 22.-The fact that MT. Ed ward Harrington was fined e5O0 by Justice Hannen for contempt of court was entirely due to the Kerry editors stubbornness. He not only did not write the offensive article, but there is positive proof aside from his own statement that he did not know of its exist ence until it appeared in the paper. Con- corning the matter Mir. Harrington said in the house: "When read the article it actu- ally made my ears jingle" MT. Harrington will make no effort to evade the payment of the fine, by appeal or otherwise, and the money will probably be raised by subscrip- tion among his friends, many of whom have already expressed their willingness to con tribute
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
A Position for Gan. RIack

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The name of Gen. Black, the commissioner of pensions, is being spoken of in connection with the superin- tendency of the National Soldiers home at Dayton, O..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Dion BoucfcauIt Danperouslv I'll.

NEW YORK, Nov 22-It has been known for a few days that Mr. Dion Boucicault was very ill, but until yesterday it was not believed apparently that he was really in a dangerous condition. However, the news was confirmed at the Madison Square thea tre that it was not likely that he would live loop
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Only Three Cases of Fever,

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 22.-There were three new cases lone white) and two deaths John Evans and s. Grant, both colored. The weather is cold and heavy rain storm pre- UaiIc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
International League.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Nov. 22-At the an- nual meeting of the International Associa- tion Detroit and Toledo were admitted to membership in place of Albany and Troy, resigned The day was occupied in a con sideration of salary limit, limit of SIP, 800 for each club for the season being finally adopted. This amount is exclusive of the manager, and a pro rata share of the total amount shall appear on the pay roll each month. The seasons contracts will continue for five months and half-only from April 15 to Oct l. Clubs violating the salary limit will be subject to a loss of franchise and guarantee deposit. Only $50 can be ad- vanced each player. Riley V. Miller, of Syracuse was chosen president; T. s. Hobbs, of London, vice president, and c. D. White, secretary and treasurer, the latter's salary being raised to $1 900. President Miller an- nounced that the schedule meeting would be held in Buffalo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
Weather Indication!
TRADE BULLETIN,

Fair; slight rise in temperature; easterly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-22
CLEVELAND IS ELECTED.
Detroit's Place in the League Is Accept ably Filled - Change in Scoring Rules.
 Error and Stolen Base Record Abolished.

Detroits Place in the League Is Accept
 ably Filled Change in Scoring Rules.
 Error and Stolen Base Record Abolished.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The National League of baseball clubs met at the Fifth Avenue hotel at noon yesterday and were in session until nearly o'clock. The seven hours of discussion resulted in the admission of Cleveland to the League to take the place of Detroit, and the superintendent certain regular committees.
 The League board of directors consisting of Messrs. Soden, Nimick, Hewitt and Stearns, met at 10 o'clock The champion ship was formally awarded to the New York club, N. E. Young was reelected secretary of the League, several recommendations wese made to the League, the application of Martin Sullivan for remission of the fine imposed on him for his fight with Tommy Esterbrooke was refused, and action on the protested New York Chicago game was post poned until the return of A. c. Spalding from Australia.
 The League met at 12 o'clock. The Cleve land Baseball company was admitted to membership in the League and F. D. Robin son and George W. Howe were admitted as delegates to represent the new club. A new board of directors was elected, consisting of Messrs. Brush, Young, Nimick, Day and Hewitt. The committee to prepare schedule for 1889 was drawn, and the lucky men were John B. Day, Walter F. Hewitt and J. T. Brush. The League elected Messrs. Day, Rogers and Young as members of the joint committee on arbitration and then adjourned for the day.
 Rumors of deals for players were plentiful throughout the day, and the reporters chased them up and down the corridors until they were weary. The only one completed was the sale of the release of Edward Hanlon to the Pittsburg club. The consideration paid to the Detroit club was $2,50O. The Detroit club is still member of the League, and will not resign until it has disposed of the rest of it's players. The men not yet disposed of are Getzein, Wells and Campau. There has been quite competition for the services of Get zein and Wells. Several clubs are bidding for this excellent battery. It is generally thought that Cleveland will obtain the men.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-28

THAT the property owners living in Butte
do not share the prejudice OF certain
members OF the City Council against steam
motors is evidenced by the instance Of
Messrs. zimmerman & Schmidt. These geu'
tlemen own considerable raj estate west Of
Missoula Gulch and are anxious to have
the motor run through their property, on
it's way to Rocker and Burlington, so much
that they have Offered the company the
right OF way free. They know that it
would at once enhance the value of the re-
mainder OF their property to have the
street railroad run through it as nothing
else would and all the property owners
upon the petition which the Council re-
jacted on The 18th are of the same mind.
One of the largest mercantile houses in the
city has in view the purchase Of Il promi'
nent Park street corner to which to remove,
confident that the presence OF a through
line OF street railroad from Meaderville to
would make that street the
best business thoroughfare in the city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-28

played, not only in the home writing, but
in the selection and classification of arti-
cles that constitute so complete u history
of Montana as it is to day, is something
for Phil. Julien and the MINER to be proud
of, and has never been ~equalled in the Ter
ritory. The type composition and prepar-
alton iorthe great work will stand compar-
ison with the best eastern Typography,
while Manager Koch, under whose general
supervision the creditable publication made
its appearance, deserves great praise for
in so favorable a light to the reading pub
lie. The value OF such an enterprise can
not be estimated in dollars and cents, in
asmuch as its influence will be continued
indefinitely, and the fruit Of the labor will
be borne upon every incoming train in the
shape OF desirable locators and developing
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-28
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CRUSADE.

There are two societies at work in the
Eastern States which have noble objects in
view, but the agents of which lave a happy
faculty OF getting into hot water by Off
ciousness and thereby bringing discredit IN
the philanthropic associations they repre-
sent. They are the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Children and the Society
for the Suppression of Vice. Perhaps no
name is more generally known in the United
States, not that Of a prominent politician,
orator or preacher of national renown,
thar that OF Anthony Comstock, the New
York agent OF the latter society. Unques-
tionably he has done some good in his
raids on those sns res to innocent minds
with which large ~centers of civilization are
flooded. But he has lately allowed his zeal
to outrun his discretion He has entered
on a crusade against what he regards OBJ
scene pictures. The dealers in such prints
or engravings as do not meet with Agent
C~omstock's approval are hauled up in
court and subjected to v~exatious inquisi-
tion with acquittal in nearly all cases. He
lately transferred the scene OF his crusade
to Philadelphia with no better re-
suit. There the prosecuting attorney
threw up the case in court and the
Judge submitted the evidence to the
jury who at once acquitted the accused. it
is not stated what the subjects were OF the
pictures Agent Comstock characterized and
charged in court az obscene. But as the
Judge said it is very difficult to define the
terms "lewd" and "obscene' as applied to
pictures. 1t is not always the nude. If
this were so it would apply with equalforce
to %statuary. What is there in the handi-
work of the masters OF sculpture that has
evoked the admiration OF al! ages so much
as their wonderfully accurate reproduce
ton in marble or bronze Of the undraped
human figure? And so OF paintings also.
When The design is pure and the object OF
a picture is simply to reproduce the human
form divine in graceful attitudes, the charge
of vicious tendency will not lie. Agent
Comstock's later efforts are likely to spread
abroad the impression that he is becoming
a crank which will result in multiplying any
real good he may accidentally stumble o..
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-28

THe capital of the Gem of the Antilles is
dropping rapidly into anarchy, according
to g. dispatch from Key West. Key West
is noted for a fine brand of cigars and
Cuban canards. The capital is always re-
ported from there in a state Of ferment
waiting to welcome freedom-bringing fill
busterers. This time it is a new Governor
General who has only been in office three
months, and already his administration is
''reeking with crimes OF every description"
On one Sunday there are reported twelve
murders, one suicide, eight highway rob-
berries and four stabbing ARRAYS in Havana
and Cardenas-all directly traceable to the
uncomfortable despotism of a three-months
Governor. Even the Aldermen OF Havana
have developed Doodle propensities under
the nefarious administration of General
Marin.