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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
TO RACE FOR A WIFE.
The Peaceful Method Adopted by south-
 ern Rivals in Love.


 ern Rivals in Love.
 NASHVILLE. Tenn-, Jan. 30.-A novel race will occur Thursday, in what is known as the Spring Creek Oil district, the winner to be rewarded by the hand of Miss Annie Doug ass, an orphan worth s1O0, ,O00 She lives with her grandfather, James Douglass, on she famous "Calf Killer Farm,n one of the most noted in Tennessee. Owing to her large oil possessions-she being the owner of the most productive wells in the state-Miss Douglass is known far and near as the "On Queen" She is highly connected in New York, and is graduate of Vanderbilt uni versity, Nashville.
 The young lady had two suitors-John Lane, of Indiana, who came to the neighbor- hood two years ago, and who is a relative of the widow of Vice-President Hendricks, and Nathan Overman, a lifelong neighbor and lover. Miss Douglass could not decide be- tween them and her grandfather had no preference. The rivalry became spirited and duel was looked for. The grandfather, however, got the three together, and pro posed a race, to which all agreed.
 The men will start from the Douglass home, run east four miles on parallel roads and back to the starting point. A banquet will follow and the marriage occur that evening. The announcement created great excitement in the Spring Creek oil region, and it is expecteu 5000 people will witness the race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Navigation on the Housatonic

Capt Lamson of the Naugatuck Valley Steamboat Company, in speaking to & Birmingham correspondent of the New Haven Register concerning navigation on the Housatonic river, said that it could never be successfully carried on until con- gress appropriates S100,000 to build a breakwater at the mouth of the river. and also as much more to dredge it from the docks down. He thinks that the river is badly neglected by the merchats and man ufacturers who might, if they desired, have excellent water communication with the sound. He suggests as commencement that congress be petitioned at once for an appropriation to build a breakwater Some of the manufacturers spoken to on the sub lect favor the scheme as suggested by Capt Lamson, but it needs some influential and energetic person to start the ball rolling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
The Battle Flag Resolution,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The war depart ment's reply to Congressman Boutelle's battle flag resolution is about completed and will probably be forwarded to the house early this week. An army officer says that the answer will show the resolution to have de veloped into boomerang. It will show that if any law has been violated by this admins tration by the return of captured trophies some of the former secretaries of war are equally guilty, for the lists compiled, and which will form part of the departments reply, show that many more flags were deliv- cred by Secretary Stanton and some of his successors than under the present regime
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
HIS SENTENCED AFFIRMED.
A Border Sheriff Who Was Too Ready
 with His Pistol.

with His Pistol.
 GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. S0.-The court of appeals, the highest criminal court in Texas, has affirmed the sentence of the district court in the celebrated case of Frederick Thumm, sheriff of Medina county, charged with the murder of J. w. Hildebrandt, a prominent young attorney of San Antonio. The killing occurred at Castrovile, the county seat oi Medina county, on June 9 last, and attracted widespread notice at the time on account O. the prominence of Thumm and the heartless brutality of the deed. For several years Thumm had been one of the few border sheriffs distinguished for his fearless bravery and aggressive character. His numerous encoun- ters with outlaws made him widely known, and his killing of United States Deputy Mar shal Fred Niggh, at Casrroville, in 1so6. greatly enhanced his reputation as man slayer, for Niggh was also noted for his bravery. Thumm narrowly escaped convic- tion for the NiggG homicide, but was acqu.t- ted on the plea of self defense. Hildebrandt was his third victim. He attacked him from behind with a heavy bottle, and when Hide brandt fled shot him down liiSa a dog. Thumm's trial at Boerne last October was the event of the day. Leading lawyers of tue state were employed on both sides.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Struck by 8 Train.

CINCINNATI, Jan. So.-Yesterday fatal accident occurred at Dixon, Ky, small station on the Cincinnati Southern road,
 wenty miles south of here. Two buggies, each containing couples, were on their way to he village church at Dixon to attend
 uneral. In the first vehicle were Henry Conrad and Miss Kate Cahill, while Jerry Conrad and Miss Mollie Cahill occupied the second. All of the parties live in Kenton county. While attempting to cross the rail- road track passenger train No. 6, north bound, struck the first buggy, throwing the occupants to the ground. Henry Conrad, when picked up, was found to be fatally in- jured. Conrad died last evening" Miss Cahin is still alive, but in Q precarious con- iitiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Fresman Davis Big Jump.

ITHACA, N. Y., Jan. 30-The jump out of second story window made by R. P. Davis, president of the freshman class in Cornell university, who had been kidnapped and i'm prisoned by sophomores to prevent his pre-
 siding at the banquet of his class, has been the topic in college circles here to-day. Just how the young man escaped serious injury or even death is mystery The affair has caused reaction, and will have the whole some effect of making the students more care full in their college pranks. The whole thing was conceived in the most innocent spirit of fun, but the thought of what might have been will deter several other schemes from being put into execution. Both the sopho- more and freshman banquets will come of this week, and already both classes are guard ing their respective officers with jealous care.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Thrown from the Track,

DETROIT, Jan 30.-Express train No. 5 on he Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee 'ailroad was thrown from the track Satur- iay, between Gaines and Durand, about ixty-fve miles west of here, by broken rail The train was running at the rate of forty i've miles an hour, and everything but the locomotive left the track, the baggage, express and smoking cars overturning and :atching fire, but the flames were speedily ,xtinguished. All the passengers were badly ,haken up, and several were seriously injured -teorge Thomas, of Owosso, had a rib broken, md was injured internally; probably fatally. Judd Tyler, express messenger, was badly bruised about the head and face. Miss Marie t1riedly, of Linden, was cut by broken glass A man named Bigelow and an unknown man were painfully burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Organizing Against Prohibition.

HARTFORD, Jan. 3O.-The result of secret meeting of prominent Germans of Hartford few days ago has just leaked out and promises O furnish an important element in the spring Lection. It has been decided to call a mass meeting of Germans on Feb. l, and form a cen ,ral organization, which shall oppose all can idates for office who favor prohibition. The German societies interested are made up of men of both political parties, and the pro posed organization will be non-partisan. The German vote is very large, and whoever can capture the new organization should have no trouble in carrying the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
IN THE COAL FIELDS.
From Present Indications, the I.ons
 Strike Is Only Half Over.

From Present Indications, the Lons
 Strike Is Only Half Over.
 PH1LADTLPaIA, Jan. 30-The Public Ledger, in its financial arsicle to-day, says: ssThe situation of the anthracite coal trade has not changed materially during the pas, week. All fears of a coal famine have been dispelled by the largely increased output c3 anthracite in the Wyoming region The re- ceipts of coal from that region in this city and vicinity have been sufficient to 4uiet the anx. iety of consumers and dealers, and the anthra- cite trade, both wholesale and retail, is now at least quiet, if not dulll
 ssThe aspect of the strikes of the colliers in ohe Lehish and Schuylkil regions continues unchanged, tn miners in the former district having been out for five months and the lat ter one month. Reports as to the situation of both the Reading and the Lehigh Naviga ton companies and their employees are con acting. From the mining regions is tele- graphed daily news indicating that the miners are weakening, and that additional collieriee Ire resuming operations On the other hand the leaders of the strikes report the men a unit in their strength and resolution to hold out until the corporations make some conces- 'ions. A number of prominent coal operators who were interviewed on Saturday are of the opinion that the miners will return to work IS soon as the weather has moderated, while others equally well informed think that they will hold out for two or three months longer ,n the Schuylkill region. It is stated that the miners in the Panther Creek Valley of the Lehigh region were ready to make break md resume work, but when it was discovered hat the men were weakening a delegate from he leaders visited Nesquehuning with s7OO in cash for distribution among the miners there, which may again stiffen them in their opposi- 5ion to their employers"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
CHIEF SECRETARY BALFOUR
Issues Another Warrant for the Arrest of
 William O'Brien.

Issues Another Warrant for the Arrest of
 William O'Isrien.
 Lo.DoN. Jan 30-Mr. Balfour has issued ! warrant for the rearrest of William O'Brien. fhe warrant was signed and placed in the lands of the police Saturday. MT. O'Brien: whose condition was described by his medica. adviser Dr. Kenny, in last Sundays dispatch, vas so exhausted after his speech at the ban luet in his native town Thurday evening, that le had to leave the room and go to bed the uoment it was concluded. 1t was against the luctor's advice that he spoke at the banquet tt all, and it was only on MT. O'Brien agree ng to start on brief health trip the follow ng day that the doctor refrained from making lis orders imperative.
 To prevent Mir. OBrien speaking in parlia- nent, and thus avoid that terrible ordeal, MT. jalfour has determined to get his opponent ,ut under lock and key once more, ever. hough by such course he will be pleading ;uilty to the charge made against him by Mir. 5lunt-the charge of intending to murder the -rish leaders by destroying their health in bis ,,.ico
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Davitt's Vigorous Opinion.

DUBLIN, Jan. 3O.-Michael Davitt, speaking at Bathkeale, County Limerick, yesterday, advised the tenants of Lord Guillamore not to accept the offer rendered them to purchase their farms, because of heavy burdens which would surely accrue under present circum- stances, and also because Lord Guillamore lad evicted two of his tenants He considered persons taking the farms of evicted tenants ,owardly, slimy renegades and social lepers, 3 contact with whom should be considered a stigma. The cardinal object of Irish agita- 5ion, he said, is the total uprooting of the landlords from the soil
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Suicide by Morphine.

LANCASTER, Pa., Jan 3O.-Samuel Hart man, son of John Hartman, prominent ice dealer of this city, committed suicide by taking an overdose of morphine Saturday afternoon. When found, in stable, he was nearly frozen, and died yesterday. He had swallowed twenty grains of morphine. About two weeks ago the suicide bit Harry Resins thumb very badly, and suit was entered against him for mayhem. He brooded over the charge, and it led him to commit self murder. Coroner Honaman held an inquest and returned verdict of death by suicide while aborng under a fit of temporary in- sanity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-William Hart and Patrick Tyler, two negroes, were suot on saturday evening in John Fitzpatrick s saloon tt Ardsley, near Shaft 15 of the new aque- ,uct, by another negro, Smith Murphy. The rio had dispute over some drinks, which nded in Murphy drawing a revolver and nootins .irst at Tyler and then at Hart Each nan received a bullet in the breast. After -aying all night at the house of Tice Francis, he wounded men were removed yesterday morning to the county almshouse at East larrytown, and Coroner Mitchell, of Yonk- ,ys, was summoned to take their ante-rnortem 5atements, although it is not all certain that ,lther will die. Murphy disappeared imme- Lately after the shooting, and went to the legro quarter in Thompson street, this city, w.iere he was arrested yesterday by one of Inspector Byrnes' detectives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
After the Blizzard.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.. Jan. 30-To-day an idea of the fury of the three days blizzard was obtained On the New York Central road, between Buffalo and Syracuse, there were several live stock trains when the storm came on. An effort was made to run them to points where the stock could be sheltered, but in spite of all efforts nearly fifteen car loads of cattle and hogs, destined for Boston and New York, were frozen to death near Palmyra, and several carloads at other points
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
His Children the Only Witnesses.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 3O.-The village of Snow. den, in Jefferson township, about ten miles south of this city, was the scene of a double tragedy about dusk last evening. Shortly after o'clock, Christian Feick, formerly pit boss at Snowden's mines, killed his wife with shotgun and then committed suicide by shooting himself in the mouth with revolver The only witnesses to the terrible affair were the six children of the couple, the eldest of whom was but 14 years of age, and the young est a 6-months-old baby. Mrs. Feick died al- most instantly and her husband expired in less than an hour It is thought that Feick committed the deed while laboring under tenn porary insanity, the result of breeding over his pOYertY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
A Prize EiChf Raided.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3O-At an early hour .esterday morning the saloon of Jack Fo- ;arty, at S15 Vine street, was raided by a quad of police, who captured two men in the nidst of a hot fight and six spectators, includ- ng a brother of Fogarty, who has been run ling the place in Jacks absence The fighters ,vars Michael Higgins and William Ryan, two local sports, who were stripped to the waist, and were ill the sixth round of a ''mill' was badly used up. All of the prisoners were held in bail for hearing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
RAILROs" DISASTER.

CHICAGO, Jan 3U.-A freight train on the Lake Shore road crashed through @ bridge at Pine, Ind, yesterday morning. Concealment by the authorities caused a second freight to be wrecked in an attempt to cross the bridge. The first train was loaded with naphtha, which took fire and burned. Four men known to be dead, and as many more are probably buried under the wreck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Urging Dynamite Warfare.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-The Irish Volunteers held meeting last night, at which O'Dono van Rosa and Frank O'Byrne were the prin' cipal speakers. Both advised Irishmen to initiate the men who killed Cavendish and Burke, and urged that lord lieutenants, chiet secretaries and judges in Ireland should be assassinated. The use of dynamite was ad- vocated, and the Irish were advised to trust thair leaders and supply W1H VI f1uo36tp wagswaS unfEpaAnaA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Cora Lee Acquitted.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Jan SO-The trial of Cora Lee for the murder of Sarah Graham terminated Saturday afternoon in verdict of acquittal. The jury deliberated only seven minutes. Tears of joy rolled down the cheeks of both Cora Lee and Mrs. Malloy as they received the congratulations of their friends. The verdict was not unexpected, wing to the myste y surrounding the murder md the contradictory and unsatisfactory evi- 1ence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30

NEW YORK, Jan. O.-James Redpath, the well-lnown Abolitionst, lecturer and writer. was reported to be at the. point of death last night from paralysis. Henry George made the announcement at the Anti Poverty meet ing. Inquiries made at Mr. Redpath's lodg- ings eliclted the information that Mir, Red path was unconscious, aud that no hope was entertained of his recovery He has not been in robust health for some years, and for the last two has frequently been obliged to sus pend his literary hbors and keep his room
 He has ,hes9 fer .abgqt thrse years pshc1le edit6h 6f Ths EottH AndHAtf1tsdad fd1$3&Fw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Advising the Pope.

LONDON, Jan 3O-The Chronicle prints 0 dispatch from Paris which states that Car dinal Gibbons has written another letter to the pope, urging the vatican not to condemn the writings of Henry George, who, the car dinal says, simply follows the theories of Herbert Spencer and John Stuart Mills, and that it will be best to allow them to die a natural death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE.

NEWPORT, R. l., Jan 30.-An earthquake about l o'clock this morning has caused great excitement among the inhabitants of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth The vibrations were very severe, followed by two rumbling sensations which made glass rattle here and caused houses to shake in Middletown. It was the most se- sere shock ever felt here. The harbor and bay is entirely stopped by ice. Launches from Fort Adams and Torpedo station stoDped this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Destructive Fire at Malone.
Preferred Death to Imprisonment.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 30.-Eugene Tofel, prin cipal of the Fulton street school, Columbus O., who had absconded with $500 of the teachers money, blew his brains out at a hotel in this city yesterday. Several letters were found in his room, among them ont addressed to Rev. Mir. Spahr, president of the Columbus board of education, in which he confessed that he had lost all the money stolen in gambling. He said there were only two alternatives-penitenti or death-and he chose the latter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Suicide Throueh Melancholia.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3O.-Edward Bagley, Q ,hoemaker, living at Mo- 204 East Forty seventh street, attempted to smother his wife yesterday. Her struggles and screams brought neighbors to her rescue and she fled rom the house. Bagley then cut his throat with razor and died in few moments. He uad been much depressed in mind owing to inability to get work, and it is supposed be- came temporarily insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
< Tamc Issue.

Proprietor of New York Daily Newspaper tangrilyl-.I don't see what's the matter with you fellows! never read in my life such Q stupid, mawkish, dry, d1ll, worthless, wretched sheet as this mornings issue.
 Managing Editor-I'm sorry, sir. The mud sliuEing editor was unnvoidably detained ai holas on account of sickness,-Tjd Bits.
 Oar is two kinds O men whut tells stf ries. One talks tor 'muze you, de uder talks ter Amu0e hissef. Itwon't bc bard fur you ter 'qide whrnh ous tiold dsubS tnaln -AStaD'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Society in Kentuckt.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 30.-A letter received from Rowan county says that in row at a party at Mrs. Nellie Walkers, near More head, on Jan. 24, three men were seriously wounded. James Martin, during the evening, attempted to kill Mrs Walker, and she resented 1iercely. In the melee the lamps were overturned, and in the darkness several shots were fired. When lamps were lit John Wilker was found shot through the left lung. Pet Williams through the neck, and Ned Lawler in the abdomen,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Terrible Sight for a Mother.

DAWSON, Ga, Jan. sG.-On the plantation of Archibald McGil lived Mrs. Mary Brown and her two children. The woman went a short distance, leaving the children in the house, which was soon in flames It was impossible to rescue the children. The mother could see them burning, but had no power to render asSistRnca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
New Haven,s Losses by Fire,

report of Chief Hendrick of the New Hav- en Fire department there were 13S fires and alarms in that city during 1887. But three fires occurred where the losses ex- ceeded S5,000. The total losses amounted to S57, 705.5S, with total loss over insur- ance of S7,1S7.S7. New Haven's perma- nent force consists of 49, and the call force of S1 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
A Fireman's Death.

NORWICH, Conn, Jan. 30-7ardner's tene- ment house was damaged to the extent of $500 by fire last night. Fred Spicer, fireman, while helping fight the flames, slipped and fell against the hydrant, striking upon his nose with such force as to break his neck. He died instantly He was % years old, and leaves a widow and one child
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Suing Q City Because He Was Robbed

Suing City Because He Was Robbed.
 KANSAS CITY, Jan. 30.-George H. Clark son, the Chicago drummer who short time since was robbed of S55 in cash, a revolver, gold watch worth $50 and gold chain worth $50, is about to enter suit against the city for $5, 900 damages His claim is that the city is responsible for the safety of life and property of citizens and strangers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Yale's Oldest Graduate.

BUFFALO, Jan. 20-The oldest living grad. uate of Yale college, David Lathrop Hum, died here yesterday in his 99th year. He was born in Colorain, Mass, ill 17S9, and entered Yale in 1913, in the time of Timothy Dwight and Benjamin Sillinan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Mrs. Ammon Still Determined.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 30.-Mrs. Josephine Am- mon is still in the county jail, still issues her defiant manifestoes, and still insists that she will end her life in the well furnished cell she occupies rather than tell the courts where Josie Blann is hidden. She may get out when Probate Judge Tilden goes out of office and Judge H. c. White comes in, on Feb. 10, or Josie Blann may take pity on her cham pion and surrender herself to Sheriff Sawyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Removing from Cuba to Key West

ISe1HOS11S II0ID OuD1 t0 7Aey VVests
 KEY WEST, Jan. 30.-The Cuban disturb ances are causing Havana business houses a deal of trouble. An agent of E. H. Garto, the great Cuban cigar manufacturer, is at Key West making arrangements to build there the largest cigar manufactory in the country. It will be of brick, stone and iron, and from plans now being prepared in New York, and will cost $225, ,OOO. It is Garto's intention to employ 1000 hands, who will turn out 2OO,- 900 cigars day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Railrnal Calamity.

MUNcIE, Ind, Jan 30.-The air brakes on train No ,. Bee Line, refused to work this morning and as the train entered the city dashed into freight. Both engines were smashed and number of cars and sleepers caught fire. Thirty people were hurt. only one fatally. Loss on property $50 coo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
Esmontle at l3oston.

BOSTON, Jan. 3o-Sir Thomas Grafton Esmonde and John Stuart, M. P, addressed B meeting in the Holbs Street theatre last night on the Irish question. Mayor O'Brien presided and spoke, and among the other speakers were Josiah Quincy, John Boyle O'Reilly and Hon. John E. Fitzgerald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30

PIT1sFIELD, Mass. Jan. 30.-E. B. Mead, a merchant here, has suffered month with a severe swelling of the feshy part of bis left hand. It was supposed to be a felon, but on visiting surgeon yesterday bullet was ex. tracted which lodged in his hand twenty-six years ago at the battle of Antietam, where Mead was shot twice, one bullet taking effect in his leg and the other in the hand. He never experienced any trouble until recently
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-30
A Fight with Indians.

NoGALEs, A. T., Jan. 3o-Capt Vincente Gil, with ten soldiers and party of citizens, overlook a band of Yaguis numberin. twenty at place called Bucebamba, and il the fight which ensued two of the Indians were killed and five squaws and seven culi- 1ren captured. One of the citizens was wounded