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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
CONDENSED NEWS.

Fifty bodies have been recovered and buried ill the vicinity of Panama since heavy gale Monday which wrecked a number of vessels
 The tug w. ". Graham of Philadelphia was capsized by the wake of an outgoing ocean steamer and Engineer Seth w. Lorry of Philadelphia was drowned
 An artificial pond, 500 feet above the city of Valparaiso, burst and the water rushed down into the city, causing $1OO0, 600 dam age and drowning many people Fifty bodies have been recovered
 Three Mexicans were killed in a fight with tramps in a Rio Grand box car at Denver.
 John L. Sullivan is resting well and shows decided improvement ill his condition. His friends are greatly encouraged.
 James w. Brown has been sentenced to four and half years In Iis2nment at De troit. He ha married twcnt E-nine women, and deserted each as soon as he gv- noss ssion of her money
 Mrs Ada Fairfax, nee Benham, widow O. the late Charles Snowden Fairfax, w.l, suc- ceeded to the title of Lord Fairfax O. l,t.- eron, dled at her residence iii Washin;, ,uu
 Seventy Italian laborcrs who EavJ been defraudod of their wages by tu:. contract r. who drew the money to pay tucia .,IoI skipped, took possession of th' vlbage ut SawyervllIe, near Montreal, and began pil- lagiug. They were attacked by party of Hungarians and citizens, and in the fight one Italian and four Hungarians were killed and about forty wounded A battalion of soldiers has gone to the scene.
 Albany, N. Y, had a slight shock of earth quake Wednesday afternoon.
 The brotherhood of engineers has issued a second circular from Aurora declaring that the @" strike is still on, the company is los ing money rapidly and has made overtures to many of the old men to return, and en- courages the men to hold out.
 Judge Thurman promises to give out his letter of acceptance for publication tonight It will be brief.
 Westchester Girl, the Connecticut trotting mare with a record of 2:261S, broke her leg by colliding with another horse.
 Five white convicts made a break for liberty at Dallas, Tex. Two were killed, two got away and one was recaptured. Prairie fires threaten the destruction of Jamestown, D. T.
 Congressman John D. Long has resumed the practice of law in Boston.
 Edith Hamilton, a brave 15-year-old girl of l Fort Wayne, Ind, captured a burglar in her i fathers house She covered him with a revolver, and held him until the police ar rived.
 l Gen. Stanley, commanding United States | troops in Texas, has issued an order to the Fort RinggoIt officers, telling them to use the United States troops in enforcing order at Rio Grande City.
 In test case brought to determine the ap- plication of the law relative to the employ ment of convicts in county penitentiaries, Justice Mayham, of Albany, has decided that the law does not apply to the. penitentiaries controlled by the respective counties in which they are located.
 Mrs. Oliver Kamerer died at Geneva, Pa. under peculiar circumstances. A month ago her cousin, Mrs. Joseph Beck, of Chicago, was buried from Mrs. Kamerer's home, and she handled a bouquet brought in the casket from that city. From it her blood became
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27

lim to successfully organize and direct the centennial movement this year. His selec- ion of important committees and designa- aon of the chairmen have proven the wisdom of placing him at the head of the centennial organization.
 At a subsequent meeting of the association finance and all other necessary committees were appointed, and the work was begun en- thuSiastically Dr. Alexander Craig was chosen as chairman of the programme com mittee, a position calling for earnest work and ability as an organizer; general efficiency has characterized his efforts throughout
 Dr. Craig is a graduate of Jefferson Medi- cal college, class of 1865. He has served on the Pennsylvania railroad staff of surgeons for over twenty years, during which time he contributed valuable statistics that have been utilized by the company. He served in the late war as a member of the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth regiment, Pennsylvania vol unteers. He is a member of the national state and county medical associations, and in local affairs served nine years in council, one year of which was as president of that body.
 At the same meeting Dr. William G. Taylor was called to the chairmanship of the finance committee.
 The doctor is a graduate of Hahnemann Medical college, Philadelphia, Of the class of 1870. He is prominent in educational mat ters, and has served four years as president of the school board In the management oi the finances of the association he has dis charged his arduous duties with rare good judgment and discretion, the result of whicl is a centennial treasury equalto every emer gency.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Suicide of a Isrihecroom-E Elect.

WATERTowN, N. Y., Sept. 27.-At Sandy Greek William Nanderwort was to have been married to Miss Frankie atteson, a highly respected young lady of the village, but be- fore the hour arrived for the ceremony he took his own life by shooting himself Van derwort had been in Sandy Creek about two weeks He had borrowed an overcoat and contracted some bills in preparation for his marriage, which he could not pay. When asked by the proprietor of the village store for settlement he attempted to leave the town, but officer was called and gave chase, Vanderwort ran into piece of woods and shot himself. The young lady is nearly crazed with grief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Boreas' BaIefaI Blast.
New England's Coast Swept
 by a Cyclone.
WIND SIXTY MILES AN HOUR.
Hundreds of Vessels Laboring in an Aw full Sea-waves 100 Feet High-An Ag- ricultural Fair Demolished-Damage in City Streets.

S1ty streets.
 BOSTON, Sept. 27.-Boston got big chunk of the cyclone, and great damage was done to shipping along the coast A severe rain and wind storm started at a. m., and ragged violently until noon. Trrcs, chimneys wires, oth telephone and ectl.c light, for a radius of fifty iuiles, were biown d VII in ali dirJc- tions
 Only close fight proven el an overflow at Stoney Brook. At II a. m. the wind was sixty miles, but abated to twenty-four at noon. Steamers that ha sta ted out from Portland and Providence .yele liged to put back and 129 vessels anchored on both sides of the channel for several rifles. Ih, schooner Eliridge Souther, from Tn maSton, Me, which sailed for Philadelphia, is ashore on Rainsfortl Is and leaking badly.
 In this city tree in Stamford street was blown down upon horse, crushing him to the ground. Campaign flags in Bost-Jr and Cambridge were reduced to tatters, and cleo tric wires were blown down in all directions.
 At Peabody the Essex county ca tic show, which was held in a valley, S flooded to the depth of a foot Many structures We're leveled. The poultry tent was rent, and the hundreds of coops beneath it were shattered. Many valuable horses were thoroughly wetted and chilled. The styeS were flooded, and the swine suffered severely The stock was sent home at once.
 At Salem, Lynn and Beverly streets were flooded, cellars were filled, trees were leveled and boats ill the harbor were blown from their moorings.
 At Gloucester and Rockport the storm was terrific The rain fell in deluge, transform ing the streets to rivers, while the sea ran higher than was ever known there before The spray was thrown hundreds of feet in land, and the underpinning of the Linwood house was partly washed away, although the hotel stands 100 feet above high water mark Many vessels were in the harbor, but by the use of extra precautions they were saved from driving ashore Reports of marine dis asters are expected. If the gale extended to the Banks the fishing fleet must have suffered severely.
 Dispatches from outlying districts report great damage to roads, trees fences, fruit, etc.
 Later reports from T9llong the coast show that the storm has not been exceeded in -se- verity for many years. No very serious dis asters are reported yet, but this may be due to interruption of communications with seaport towns,
 Provincetown reports 0 fleet of about ninety five sail of mackere4 fishermen put in there for harbor One parted her chains and is ashore on Long Point Two others drifted afoul just off Long Point lighthouse, and have flags up for assistance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
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General Markets.

NEW YORK. Sept. 26-FLOUR-Closed steady; city mills, $4.90@5.10 Minnesota extra, $3.25@ 610; superine spring, $2.S5Q8360 Southern flour closed strong, but dull; trade and family extra, B. 3.S5GG5.40.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active, irregular and weak, closing about 1sGD1c lower. Spot lots closed dull and unchanged. Spot sales extra red S1.03; No. red winter, S1.0015@ 1.o11a; No. white state, $l.0301.04; No. 9 red winter Sept S1.0115 do, Oct, $10115; do, Nov, $1.O318.
 CORN-Options were fairly active, but eak closing 1c. lower Spot lots closed dull and easier Spot sales of No. mixed at 52c.; No. 2 mixed Sept. and Oct, 51c.; do., Nov, 514c. do, Dec, 5OIac.
 OATS-Options were dull and closed barely steady. Spot lots closed dull and weak at A a1Sc decline. Spot sales of No white state at 4Oc; No. 2 do, S3c. No. mixed soc; No. 2 do, 294039ssc.
 RYE-Dull and unchanged.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull, bu firm; new mess, S15.S715@ 1875.
 LARD-Closed dull and featureless: Oct, S1o.5o 61O60; Nov, $9.55; Dec, $S.55.
 SUGAR-Raw dull at previous prices; fair re- flning, 51Sc Refined dull, but firm; cut loaf and crushed, sssc. cubes aud powdered, &c.,; granu- lated and mold A, T34c.; confectioners A, 7Ssc i; coffee A standard, 7ss@7 7-16c.; coffee off A, T 71-l6@71sc; white extra c, 636c; extra c, e3zc !; C,615c. yellow, 614@6 5-16c.
 BUTTER-Quiet anu unchanged; eastern, 22@ 24c: western, 20023c.
 CHEESE-Steady; New York cheddar, S16Q sS4c.; Ohio flat, 7t4@S14c.
 EGGS-Firm; eastern firsts, 191461915c.; Cana dian irsts 19la19lsc. western firsts, 1s1k61914c.
 C0TTON-Spot closed steady; middling ups lands. 10 7-16c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
THEY HAD A LlL-LA-wAsH-TAY TIME.
Buffalo Bills Indians and Cowboys Call
 on President Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-Col. Cody (''Buf- falo Bill'1, Maj. John M. Burke, Mir. Nate Salisbury, Chief of Secret Service Bell, to- gether with Red Shirt, Rocky Bear, Plenty Wolves and seventy Sioux braves were re- ceived by the president in the east room yes terday. The Indians were in full dress, re- plete with war paint, and the cowboys were well armed with enormous revolvers. The president had a pleasant word for all, and said: Cody these men all look as if well fed and cared for" also expressing the hope that his arduous duties would permit him to visit the Wild West. The party, including the seventy Indians, visited the capital, and com ing to the hall of the house Major Burke sug- gested the right of the braves to sit and make up quorum especially on Indian affairs. At the interior department Secretary Villas and Acting Indian Commissioner Gen. Upshaw received the party, the secretary renarklng that ''they are the finest band of Indians ever visiting Washington" The Smithsonian and other points of interest were visited, Red Shirt saying all his men voted the Great Father and the nations capital 'lil-la-wasn- tay"-"very good"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Released from Prison.

PIrTsBURG, Sept. 27.-Milton Weston, the Chicago millionaire, who two years and eight months ago sentenced to the penitentiary for five years charged with being implicated in the murder of Obadiah Hayrnaker at the Murraysville gas we'll riot, was yesterday re- leased from the penitentiary on an uncondi- tional pardon of Governor Beaver In the company of Mayor McCallin and Warden Wright of the penitentiary MT. Weston viewed the city and the parade He left for Chicago last night It is understood that he will at once enter civil suits against the peo- pie who were Instrumental in securing his conviction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
National Convention at New Brunswick.
 Officers Elected.


 NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Sept. 27.-The national convention of AuIerican Mechanics finished a two days session yesterday. They meet next year at Salem, Mass. Sixty eight members were present from ten states, repre- senting membership of 24,OOO gain of 4,000, and 309 councils, a gain of 39. The treasury holds S439, 900, a. gain of $43,000, A proposed amendment t3 the constitution giving each state representative for every 1000 members was defeated. Councils i'll any state where there is n3 state council are to be allowed one delegate. The following officers were elected: National councillor, W. o. Staples, Connecticut; vice national councillor, J. c. Smith, New Jersey; secre- tary, John Server, Pennsylvania; treasurer Joseph Shinn, New Jersey; marshal William A. Piper, Pennsylvania; protector, T. B. Lane, New York; doorkeeper, F. S. Wooster, Massachusetts The officers were installed by the retiring president, Mir. Ritchie. A grand reception was held. in their honor in the evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Columbia s Centennial.
The First of a Three Days
 Jubilee Celebration.
ALIVE PENNSYLVANIA VILLAGE.

There Was Difficulty at First in Organiz-
 ing the Celebration. but It Was Placed
 in Good Hands and Is a Grand Success.
 Sketches of the Workers.
 COLUMBIA, Pa, St1Jt. 27.-The first day of Columbias centennial was ushered in at mid night by a fantastic parade, firing Of guns and ringing of bells. At daybreak the town was astir, and perfect weather brought thou sands of visitors. At 10 o'clock a procession, consisting of town officials, school children, committees and citizens, marched to the pub lie park, where patriotic addresses were de livered and the freedom of tho town rendered to her visitors At 1 80 the industrial parade, representing the entire industries of the town, started About 800 men and seventy floats were in the display. The celebration covers three days. The town is mo t c!aborately decorated Columbia was laid out in 11SS by Samuel Wright, who disposed of 160 town lots by lottery.
 The effort to organize for a centennial celt bration was made carly in April by action of council, which directed the president to call public meeting for that purpose. The history of the movement from that time would be but to Iehearse a series of failures until month later, when the members of Columbia Lodge, No. 252, Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen, took the matter up. They wrote to every military, civic, benevO- lent and social organization in Columbia, urg- ing the importance of a celebration and ask ing each to send five representatives or dele gates to meet in joint convention for the purpose of considering tho matter. The re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Encouraged at Decatur.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 27.-The Ameri- cans Decatur (Ala.) special reports the situa- tion as encouraging. No deaths have been reported, though Miss Jones is expected to die at any time. Two new cases, both colored, were reported Tuesday. News reached the city that s. T. West was down with the fever at Hartzell, and Doctors Cross and Young went by special train to investigate the case Money is badly needed, and every Decatur citizen, wherever found, is urgently requested to send in his pro rata for the relief of the sick All contributions should be sent to the board of relief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Death in Violent Form.

RALEIGH, N. C., Sept. 27.-There was a very singular accident at Teacky's, station on the Wilmington and Weldon road. A luggage master named William Patrick was standing in the door of the mail car, and leaning out held a letter in his hand. In some way the hook which forms part of the mail catcher caught Patrick under the chin, and he was swung clear of the car. In this manner, with the hook tearing his throat and sustaining his entire weight, he was car, ried fully 100 yards before he was thrown down. The man will probably die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Bees and Carrier Pigeons.

Hamm bet that on finS day twelve of his bees would beat 0 like number of his carrier pigeons in making the distance tone hourl between Hamm and tke town of Rhynern. Twelve pigeons and twelve bees -four drones and eight working bees, all powdered with four were taken to Rhynern and simultane- ously set free. A white drone arrived home four seconds in advance of the first pigeon; the remaining three drones and the second pigeon arrived together, and the eight work ing bees preceded the ten pigeons by length. New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Jackson Hopeful.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27.-A Picayune special from Jackson, Miss, says: There have been no new cases and no deaths since Sunday morning. NIT. and Mrs. Lee have had relapses, due to imprudently walk ng out befsJe convalescent. All other cases are do- ing we'll. All those who have had the fever were employed around the Illinois Central depot. The feeling is hopeful. There is in dignation over the fact that two health off cers who went from here to Livingston Cross
 ing to rent land for refugee camp were driven away by an armed posse led by the state auditor and state treasurer The peo- pie there say they will use their shotguns be- fore allowing camp to be established there
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Harvard's Annual Meeting.

BOSTON, Sept, H.-The annual meeting of the board of overseers of Harvard college was held yesterday. The committee on elections reported that the following had been elected members of tho beard: For six years W. G. Russell, Samuel A. Green, Charles F. Adams, Charles A. Beaman, Augustus Hemenway; for five years, Robert T. Peabody; for four years, Stephen NJ. New; for two years, Henry w. Tprrey Hon. Charles R. Goldman was elected president of the board.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Fell a Thousand Feet.

OTTAWA, Sept. 27.-A shocking fatality occurred at the Central Canada exhibition here. James Winsley, a young butcher, was assisting others in holding down a balloon before the ascension, and, not releasing his hold on the ropes in time, was carried upward over 1000 feet. Twenty thousand mortified spectators witnessed his peril. Finally losing his strength, the man fell in field outside the grounds. His body was terribly mangled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
New InSurance Officers.

HARTFORD, Sept. 27.-Jotham Goodnow was elected president of the -Etna Fire In. surance company in place of L. J. Hend~e, deceased William '. Clark was elected vice president, Capt. A. C. Bayne, of Albany, N Y, secretary, and James F. Dudley, of New York, and William H. King, of this city, assistant secretaries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Denth of a Refupee.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27.-The Picayune's West Point (Nliss.), special says: A Jackson refugee died at Perkins Mill, twenty miles west of this city, of black vomit A negro who attended him was stricken down. The board of health refuse to modify the ex- isting quarantine regulations and no mail has been received since Friday. The outlook is that we will be shut out for another week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Destructive Fire in n Dakota Town.

CANTON, D. T., Sept. 27.-Fire started in the third story of the Syndicate block, situ- ated in the heart of the city, and spread rap idly. In less than two hours the whole block was destroyed, including the Dakota Loan and Trust company, the postofice, fourteen business houses, and the Merchants hotel Canton has no fire department, but the citi zens finally saved the adjacent blocks The rance is light.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
The Aockinr Valley Suit

NEW YORK, Sept. 27-The Evening Sun claims to have knowledge that the arbitra- tors opinion in the Hooking Valley railroad suit condemns as fraudulent the transactions of which the present company complains, ex- poses these operations at great length, bat holds that no legal authority exists for over ruling the unanimous ratification by the stockholders of she action of the former ,Ji
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Treaty With Tonga.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The notifications of treaty of anity, commerce and naviga- tion between the United States and the king dom of Tonga having been exchanged on the 1st of August last, the president on the 18th inst proclaimed the treaty
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Hundreds Almost Starvinp

BALTIMORE, Sept. 27.-The following tele- gram was received by Baltimore's mayor from the mayor of Macclenny, Fla: We have hundreds of people almost starving. Can you help us? Jacksonville is not able to feed us" The amount collected thus far for the yellow fever sufferers is $S, ,957
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
A DeSneradn Killed

FLoREsv1LLE, Tex, Sept. 27-Capt J. T. Rankin and his deputies shot and killed Bill Whitely here Whitely was considered one of the leaders of a bold and dangerous gang. He has been concerned in several train robberies, and was one of the men who killed Deputy Sheriff Stanley, of William
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Derailed on the Elevated.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-A train on the Ninth Avenue Elevated railroad ran into the rear of another train near Sixty fifth street last evening, and truck of the rear car of the foremost train was thrown into the street The passengers were badly frightened and shaken up, but no one was injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-27
Strikers Vote to Return

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. 27.-The striking spinners of the Stafford mill have voted tc return to work, the state board of arbitra- tion having succeeded in arranging conces- lions on the part of the mill management