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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
REPRESENTATIVES, LICENSE LAW.

It is Differently Interpreted by the
 County Court Judges.
 HARRISBURG, Feb. 2O.-The new license law of this state is just going into effect in the various counties, and nearly every judge puts different interpretation upon it. For example, in Lehigh county Judge Albright rules that under the act of 1857 there Is no distinction between the licenses of hotels and restaurants. Under the old law restaurant licenses gave authority to sell malt liquors and light wines only. while hotel licenses added the right to sell spirituous liquors and all kinds of intoxicants. In some counties the judges have become more stringent under the new law, and fewer licenses have been granted, but in this county Judge Simonton, whose license court closed last week, granted license to every ap- plicant, and there will be at least thirty more licensed houses in the county this year than last. During the sitting of the court memo rial was presented, signed by all the preachers ill the city, protesting against the issue of any licenses The fact that all applications were granted is therefore regarded as significant. The result is large increase in the revenues of the state and county. Judge Simonton. does not agree with Judge Albright in the scope of restaurant license, but holds them to the old regulation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Naples Makes a Prediction.

During the present year the plans of the New England and the Housstonic, allied for the development of the new route, will, says the Norwalk Hour, become well de- veloped, and the legislature of 1889 will have before it some very important railroad bill, promoted by the allied and opposed by the Consolidated, and both parties are even now preparing for the struggle. The grade crossing will also be considered, a return to annual sessions of the general assembly will be strongly advocated, and, with the business accumulated during two years, there is a good prospect of long and exciting session of the general assem- | bly next winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

The trial of E. S. Wheeler of New Haven will occur during the March term of the superior court unless something unforeseen intervenes.
 Charles Loomis, Hartford carpenter, narrowly escaped losing s5, 900 to two bum co. men Friday. He had obtained the money and was entering the trap when the police appeared and arrested the crooks who gave the names Wilson and Talcott.
 Howard N. Carleton, the siI-year-old son of A. l.. Carleton, a foreman st Pratt & Whitney's factory in Hartford, was run over by a horse car Saturday afternoon, re- ceiving injuries which resulted in his death yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
A Maniac Engineer.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Feb. 2O.-Saturday night Charles Curler, engineer on yard engine 27, plying between this city and Windsor Beach, became suddenly crazy while on his engine His fireman, noticing his strange ac- tions, tried to run the engine to the round house, but he was set upon by the madman and knocked senseless with a big hammer Coming to, he managed to crawl to the edge of the cab and jump on snow bank, receiv- ing little injury. The mad engineer ran the engine past Windsor station and east on the main line The alarm was given by the fire east of Windsor Beach, stopped all trains and turned the switch so as to ditch the mad mans engine should he try to pass the sta~ tion. For three hours. he ran the engine backward and forward over this stretch of track until his coal gave out, when he was captahed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
AMONG THE LAWMAKERS.
A FORECAST OF CONGRESSIONAL
 DOINGS FOR THE WEEK.

Few Measures of Importance Anticipated,
 Though Lively Debate May be Expected
 in the Event of Presidential Message
 Relative to the Battle Flags.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-To-day is suspen- pension of rules day in the house of represen- fatives. There are, however, few measures of general importance likely to come up for consideration.
 The judiciary committee may ask for ac- tion on the bill it reported some days ago, providing for constitutional amendment making April 90 inauguration day for the president of the United States, instead of March 4. Chairman Mills, of the committee of ways and means, may call up his resolu- tion authorizing the secretary of the treasury to purchase from the surplus in the treasury bonds of the United States for redemption. There is on the calendar the military academy appropriation bill, but inasmuch as Messrs. Tillman and Cutcheon, of the committee, are out of the city, and will be absent for some days, it is not likely that the bill will be taken up during the week.
 The same may be said of the pension appro- priation bill. Mir. Foran, of Ohio, who has supervision of it, is on the sick list. The com- mittee on banking and currency will ask the house to fix day for the consideration of the Dingley bill, providing for the investment of o5 per cent. of the national bank redemption fund in government bonds. If the president should send to the house the answer of the secretary of war to the resolution of Mr. Boutelle, calling for information relative to the distribution of the battle flags, lively debate may be expected. The tariff bill is not anticipated in the house under ten days or two weeks at least. Both houses are ex- pected to adjourn over Wednesday (WaShing- tons birthday.
 Very little has been done in the senate toward fixing programme for the weeks business MT. Allison will ask the senate about Tuesday or Thursday to take into con- sideration his amendment to the customs undervaluation bill. Debate upon this is likely to occupy several days. There are twenty-one pages of the calendar, and a dis position Is manifested to turn attention to 1t and take up the bills upon 1t in their order. The deficiency appropriation bill has been | received from the house, and may be reported to the senate from the committe on appropria- tions before the adjournment is taken over to next week.
 There is nothing of sensational or absorbing interest to the country at large on the calen. dar of either house at present, and the outlook is for quiet session in congressional proceed ings MT. Ingalls, may deliver his long expected speech on the surplus and tariff dur ing the week, and if he doe be will undoubt edly add good deal of zest, and make the day interesting one.
 The fisheries treaty is expected at the senate to-day, accompanied by message from the president. It is understood that the presiden has recommended that the whole matter b' made public. The treaty and the message will be referred to the committee on foreigl relations, and will not appear for final actiol 1 for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
A VENERABLE BRIDEGROOM.
He Exhibits the Prowess of His Youth to
 Band of Serenaders.


 CoNNELLsvnIE, Pa. Feb. %. A few nights ago Levi D. Stevens, aged 75, we'll known citizen of Washington township, this county, was married to Mrs. Amanda Stevens, aged 6S, widow of the bridegroom,s brother. A large party of young men went to the resi- dence of the aged bride and bridegroom, and with tin horns, pans, horse fiddles and other harsh and discordant implements proceeded to give the couple @ calithumpian serenade After it had lasted a half hour the bridegroom appeared at a window and told his serenaders that he had no animosity toward them and appreciated their attentions, but unless they went away within ten minutes he would come out and inflict such chastisement as would be eminently appropriate to the occasion. The calithumpian band greeted the old gentle mans remarks and warning with a pene- trating and derisive howl, and the band began to play.
 Promptly on the expiration of the ten min- utes's grace the front door of Bridegroom Stevens residence opened, and the bride groom came forth. He was greeted enthusi- astically. His first acknowledgement of the salute was to seize t. leader of the band, jerk from his hand the tin horn he was per. forming on, and plant his fist between the leaders eyes. The leader went down, and stayed down. Then the blissful bridegroom swept the tin horn right and left, and two more of the festive serenaders went down like reeds before the wind. But the tin horn wa: ruined. Then the bridegroom clutched 6 youth who had some local reputation as g knocker-out and doer-up, but who on this oc cason was developing surprising talent as 6 horse fiddle virtuoso. He clutched this youth and before the youth had time to bring into play his talent as a slugger, raised him clear off the ground and hurled him bodily agains, surprised but previously noisy young man who had been throwing his soul on the even air through the medium of large stick and a resonant tin pan.
 By this time the as yet safe and sound con tingent of the band had become satisfied thai the slumbering lion in the 75-year-old bride groom was really aroused, and there are no points enough in the compass to indicate tn, directions that they took to escape the olc mans displeasure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
HE PREFERS THE MILITARY.
Gen. Sheridan Would Not Accept fres-
 idential Nomination if Rendered..

Gen. Sheridan Would Not Accept Pres
 idential Nomination if Rendered..
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 20-A correspondent sought an interview with Gen. Sheridan last evening for the purpose of ascertanmg whether he would consent to make an author. itative statement in regard to bis alleged presidential candidacy.
 The general gave his consent, and 1t will be seen fro.i: the following verbatim report of the conversation that his declarations are thoroughly explicit:
 Correspondent-Of course, general, you have noticed that there has been considerable mention of you during the past few weeks as possible or probable candidate for the presi- dency next autumn.
 Gen. SheritAan-Yes, have noticed it, but have never looked upon those newspaper arti, cles as anything more than the usual shooting around ill the woods, which has once or twice before, in presidential years, brought my name up in that connection.
 Correspondent-But, general, the talk is more serious this time, and there appears to be something like concerted movement to bring about your nomination.
 Gen. Sheridan-Well, know nothing more about this alleged 'boom'' than what have read in the papers, except that now and then some friend has twitted me about becoming a candidate. But if the matter is really now discussed seriously, it is time that all parties concerned should be informed that they are wasting their breath. I have never had the presidential bee in my bonnet, and don't intend to have it, for there is nothing that would induce me to leave the profession in which nearly forty years of my life have been spent to enter upon a civil career. Sc all talk about my being a candidate may as we'll end.
 Correspondent-But suppose the Republi- can conqention should
 Gen. Sheridan-Nominate me? I would not accept. But there is not the slightest pro bability of my being nominated; and, i'll any event, I would not accept. No! Not under any circumstances! I do not want that or any other civil office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Desperate Unpaid yvorkmen.

BILLINGS, M. T., Feb. 3o.-The 1aborers of the delinquent Rocky Fork and Cook City railroad, who did not receive their pay, have been supported by Yellowstone county for the past month. The county commissioner, on Saturday refused to issue any more meal tickets. Upon learning this mob of 100, by threats of personal violence, forced the chair. man of the board to guarantee two days
 more food. Incendiarism and riot are feared by the citizens, and danger i, imminent The roads directors are all in New York No sat isfaction can be obtained from them by wire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Millionaire Shells Alleged NIurdere,

Millionaire Shells Alleged Murderer.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Frank Tascott, the brother of William B. Tascott, the alleged murderer of AmosJ. Shell, lives at Oak Park, a few miles from this city. He declares that his brother William spent the night of the murder with him, and did not go into the city until the next afternoon. He says he has not seen him since, and does not know where he is. Inspector Bonfield announced last night that he had discovered in searching Tascott's effects, left ill his room at Madison street lodging house, some county script which was stolen from Shells safe. This adds another link to the chain of circumstantial evidence connecting Tascott with the murder. The inspector stated that it was his belief that the crook arrested in Los Angeles a few days ago, and afte.1ward escaped from jail, was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Little JOe's" Fortune.

NORWICH, Conn.,, Feb. 2O.-"Little Joe" the newsboy, who died in Putnam last Thurs day, was buried yesterday. Joe was S2 years of age, badly deformed and a native of Canada. There was not a more familiar figure upon the street than his, as he was the only newsboy of the place. For fifteen years he had lived in the village, being engaged as a bootblack, messenger, and for the past six years, as newsboy. He had complete monopoly of the business. He was unable to write, but he was poeessed of an extraor- dinary amount of natural ability, Yankee shrewdness and ingenuity. Joe had amassed fortune, which will go to his sister, his only relative.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Veterans to Celebrate.

KINGSTON, N. Y., Feb. 20.-The veterans of the One Hundred and Twentieth regiment one of the bravest that fought all through the war, will hold a reunion in this city on Washingtons birthday. Old soldiers from far and near have accepted invitations to come and "sit around the camp f1re," where they will fight their battles over again in "reminiscences. Letters have been received from Gen. w. T. Sherman and ex-Lieutenan, Governor Stewart L. Woodford, stating that they will be present and make addresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
An Abtluctor Arrested.

WnL1AMsPoRr, Pa., Feb 2o.-The latest in regard to the kidnapping of little Gertie Walker, of Osceola Mills, Clearfeld county, shows that the girl was captured by young man named w. A Kinsloe and taken to the attic Of The Wage Earpeas' Journal ngws- paper office, whence she escaped by cutting ths ropes with which shs was bound with . pocketknife whie her captor was out. Afta the girl had freed herself young Kinslue fled to the woods, where he was captured and taken to the Clearaeld Jail. No injury had been done to the girl. The offender is 19 years old, and Is a son of R. A. Kinsloe, edi- tor of The Wage ,Earners' 1oufunl4 His ppoanpt rsn6va 5 jaa t!tobah4y preevsauted ! ynchA1G.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
PecuIiarity of Billiard Players.

have noticed as peculiarity of profes- sional billiard players their remarkably high foreheads Take George Sloeson and Jake Schaefer, for instance, both have very broad and high foreheads, and the others are the same. Thus Vignaux, Carter, Thatcher, Maggiol and others 60 right through the list, and you will notice this peculiarity among all of them. The possible exception to the lot is Billy Cation. He has the lowest fore head of any billiard player ever saw. Can it be that high forehead is necessary to ac quire great skill at billiardsi It may not be 30, but it is fact that all the champion bil. Iardists of the world have had this peculiar tty.-Hank Wider in Globe Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
His Own Executioner.

KENYON, O., Feb. 20.-Charles Thomas, tho murderer of Collie Briggs, committed suicide ny hanging himself to the grating of his eel with towel. The circumstances of the ac1 show it to have been performed in the mos cool and deliberate way. When found tn. prisoners feet were resting on the floor an his hands were hanging loosely at his sides The towel was tied loosely, and could hav, been readily united by him, or he could hav, easily lifted himself to the grating. All tn, circumstances connected with the suicid, show a most decided determination, coupleS with indomitable nerve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Wholesale Arrest of Gamblers.

F1NDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 20.-For several months this city has been overrun by gam blers, and In several blocks gambling rooms have been running at full blast day and night, while the corners have been blockaded with shoestring members of the fraternity. Few of the games were square, and the cries of the plucked pigeons became so loud and long that at last the mayor determined to pull all the houses and endeavur to break up the dens The police force early yesterday morning made descent upon tue rooxus and succeeded in capturing furtysix gamb1ers, all of whom were locked up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
A Victim of Spotted Fever.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-Another case of spotted fever has broken out in Germantown. The victim is an s-year-old girl named Agnes Sugar She is an inmate of St Joseph's Or phan asylum. After she was afflicted with the fever she was attacked with opisthotonos, with complete arching of the body, so that if she attempted to lie op her back only her head and hips touched the bed. Her suffer- ings are painful to witness, and medicines are constantly given her to destroy her sense of feeling.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20

A Belligerent Anarchists Death Sentence.
 PARIS, Feb. 2O.-The Anarchist Calls, who created a sensation in Paris last year by firing a pistol from the gallery of the Stock Ex- change at the brokers below, and was sen fenced to twenty years penal servitude, has been sentenced to death for attacking his guards at New Caledonia with a pickax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
He Abstractsd the Securities.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20.-Paupert, an en- ploye of the Cotton Exchange, has robbed it ot S21OO0 Paupert, who was undsr the treasurer of the exchange had access to it's anca of George Puser, using the munsy In gambling. When he had pledged, all the securities he could lay his hands on, and had spent the money, he stayed away from the office on the plea of sickness, and he and P,,ser Aed to New Mexico. A letter yesterday from him to the treasurer of the exchange
 made known his embezzienlent. It was dis. Covered 'tbat he had 9bstrat4ad tho uucMfttea tUbstaoueanH ofhAr tsbakt for tAAn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Irving for the Convention.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Prominent Demo- crats are pouring in from Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, California and other western states to aid in the effort to secure the national convention for one of their cities. A number of New Workers also put in their appearance yesterday. The fight just now seems to be be- tween Chicago and San Francisco, with Gin cinnati and St. Louis bidding high con- promises. New York seems to have weak ened in the contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Fell from a Theatre Gallery,

CLEVELAND, Feb. 20.-The railing support ing the gallery in the Peoples theatre in Youngstown, O., gave way Saturday night just as the curtain was about going down, and the occupants of the gallery fell to the floor below, distance of fifteen feet. The people underneath heard the cracking in time to nearly all escape, but Mrs. James Hurley was caught by the debris and so badly injured about the head and chest that she may die Two boys had their arms broken and many persons received painful injuries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
International IptrIxue.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Posts St Petersburg special says that Russia is seeking England's neutrality, believing teat England holds the key to the situation by her navy. Russia argues that if Germany triumphs she will seize Holland and menace England. The cor respondent urges Lord Salisbury to take ad vantage of England's commanding position te secure Russian concessions to England ir regard to Asia and Africa. The czar and Lord Salisbury, he says, are the principal factors in European politics at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Knocked Out by the Kid"

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2O.-The Peoples theatre was packed Saturday night to witness the four-round glove contest between George La Blanche, the ''Marine," and Lemuel McGreS- ory, the ''St. Joe Kid.n In their previous meeting the contest was declared draw. At Saturday nights meeting the Kid was de- clared the winner. An effort is being made to have them fight to a finish for purse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Could Not Stand Sickness,

JAMESTOWN, N ", Feb. 20.-Clayton Firth, of Sugar Grove, is dying from two bullet wounds in the head inflicted by him. self. While in Texas last fall he was taken ill and his brother brought him home. In ex- planation of his act he says the Texas phy- sicians told him he could not recover, and he was tired of being an invalid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
The Inevitable Result.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 20. - Policeman John Marks, while endeavoring to wrest his revol- yer from his wife, who was fooling with it, was accidentally shot in the left lung, and now lies in the Homeopathic hospital in pre- carious condition. A rumor was current in the neighborhood that the two had quarreled previous to the shooting, but this could not be verified
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
A s3o.ooo Fire at Nyack.

NYACK, N. Y., Feb. 2o.-A very destruc- tive fire occurred in this place an hour before noon yesterday, destroying Voorhis hall, one of the principal buildings in the town. The loss will reach s3O.OOO; insurance, s15, 900. The stores underneath the new building were also injured to some extent. The Kensington hotel was deluged badly with water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Acuuitted of Murder.

CARLISLE, Pa., Feb. 2O.-The trial of Taxi Hashi Kiohe Tarro, alias George Tarro, a Japanese, for the murder of James S. Scott, at Mount Holly Springs, a little town situated at the base of the South mountain, on the night of Aug. 6, 1887, was ended Saturday, the jury bringing in a verdict of not guilty. The verdict meets the approval of the majority of the paOple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20

To Rest in The Land of His Birth.
 NEW YORK, Feb 2O.-A delegation of five eminent Venezuelans arrived here yesterday on the steamer Caracas to receive and escort home for interment the body of their compa- triot, Gen. Jose Antonio Peaz, who died here fifteen years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Would Mako No Dinsrsns

Would Make No Di6erence.
 Tombstone Dealer Ito wiiowD-I have . secoud hand seoue, madam, which can make quite reduction on. Widow-Any inscription on iti
 Tombstone Dealer-Simply, "The good die young."
 Widow velyl-Let-me-see- William was nigh on to60 but don't s'pcse tbs inscription would npaleA any dtdAekk0 c y6u a1 shb rkA8 E3Rta-Ehs EpuA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20

NANTUCKET, R. l., Feb. 2O.-The old Lebanon mill was who.i,- and the new mill partially destroyed by ire last night. Loss, $50 0O0. The mills were owned by Edward Thayer, and ran on rubber Innings and cotton yarns The wool house of the Riverside mill was burned. Loss, $5, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
Deserting Henry George.

ALBANY, Feb. D.-At meeting bf the local AntA Poverty society hst night 1t wa virtually decided to withdraw alhgiancs from Henry George in the preshsntial cam. paign by the adoption of the following resolu- Hon: "Resolved, That the Anti Poverty society of the city of Albany believes that the principles which have brought the society into being can baat he Wpn,oted. by Amtonal canY9s aA ssphxa att dAtsSk k thsuoazfdaa cASabs4gh,n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-20
MINERS GOING IN.
No More Trouble Anticipated For Six

No More Trouble Anticipated For Six
 Months.
 MAHoNEY CITY, Feb 20.-Though some dissatisfaction exists among the miners as to terms of settlement they have decided to resume work in good faith, and all this section with the exception of a few col lieries are now in working condition, and the majority at Pottsville went to work this morning. It is the general opinion this is the end of serious labor trouble for six months at least.