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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
TWO HUNDRED CHILDREN FELL.
Collapse of the Opera House Stage in
 Ansonia, Conn.

Collapse of the Opera House Stage in
 Ansonia, Conn.
 ANsoNIA, Conn.,, May 3L-The opera house was crowded here at o'clock yesterday after noon, when Chairman Goodan started to in- troduce Rev. MT. Anderson, of Norwalk, chaplain in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the speaker of the day.
 Suddenly an elevated stage, containing 200 school children, fell with a great crash. The stage was twelve feet in height and gave way in the center. The children, mostly girls, fell in great heap, and a thrill of terror swept over the audience.
 The speaker exhibited great coolness, and in a few moments the trembling children were extricated.
 At first it was thought a number were in- jured, but fortunately no limbs were broken. Mamie Brennan was severely injured. The musical exercises had to be abandoned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
CONDENSED NEWS.

Mr. Parnell has returned to London for the reopening of parliament. His health has improved.
 The body of Mrs. Craft, who disappeared from Rochester, N. Y., four weeks ago. has been found in the mill race. It was badly decomposed.
 Solomon Abstein, who is IA years of age, and who ran away from his home, Mo- 16 Essex street, New York, has been captured in Montreal and communication with his parents made at once.
 The schooner yacht Monhigan, about forty tons, and built from designs by Edward Bur- gess for A. s. Rice. of Rockland, Me-, was launched from the yard sf Clark B. Earring ton in Bath.
 The large three story frame factory of the Wallingford Wheel company in Wallingford. Conn, was struck by lightning and totally GOO, with $23, 900 insurance. Mrs. Ardelia Baker, who has been confined in the county jail at Lancaster, N. H., for the last few months, under an indictment for killing her babe, was taken before the su- preme court, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and was sentenced to five years in state prison.
 The Rhode Island general assembly, in grand committee, elected as state auditor 1 Almon K. Goodwin, of Pawtucket; members ! of the state board of education, George Little 1 field, of Newport, and Samuel H. Cross, of l Westerly, and judge advocate general, Charles A. Wilson.
 1 A large crib of lumber slid upon and fatally crushed three men at La Crosse, Wis In railroad wreck near Louisville, Ky, Engineer w. M. Quinn was killed and Fire l man Richardson and Brakeman George Far ley badly injured by a boiler explosion. ] The stockholders of the Concord N. HI and Claremont railway elected directors, who organized as follows: Dexter Richards, of l Newport, president, and G. A. Kettel, ot Boston, treasurer.
 The friends of the Chicago Anarchists who l are buried at Waldheim cemetery decorated their graves with flowers Wednesday, but they protested that they did not do so because
 it was Decoration day.
 MT. and Mrs. J. L. Phillips of Greenwich
 Kan, who are 98 and 97 years old respec lively, celebrated the seventieth anniversar1
 of their marriage, their ten sons and twt daughters being present.
 Mr.Album attempted to oross Sappa creek
 in Furnas county, Neb., in his farm wagon
 with his family and others, thirteen in all
 The creek was so high that the wagon bo,
 doated, capsized, and his 4-year-old daughter
 and Bertha Berger, an orphan girl, wer, drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
A Cheap Sort of Joke.

The pedestal of the statute to Capt John Mason, at Mystic, is already in place. but the statue itself has not yet arrived Last Saturday night some of the village wags took an Indian cigar sign from neighbor- ing tobacco store and placed it upon the pedestal, and when the good people of Mystic started for church Sunday morning they found the wooden figure of the Indian with bunch of cigars in his hand: On placard across the representative Indians breast, hung by string around his neck, was the inscription: ''The last of the Peuuots" :"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
The Cold Water Convention.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 31.-The second days session of the national prohibition convention began at 9 o'clock. The com mittee on rules submitted a report limit ing all speakers to five minutes. The op- ponents of woman's suffrage made an amendment to have one hour set apart for discussion but were defeated, the votes showing two-thirds of the delegates to be favorable to woman's suffrage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Work of the Lightning.

On Tuesday night the lightning played an exciting game with the residence of Walter Woodward, well known citizen of Mt Carmel and member of the firm of Woodward, Miller & Go. One corner of the house was struck, the clapboards torn off and portions of the underpinning dis lodged. After the electric fluid got through with the house it wrestled with the picket fence, razed several feet of it and then jumped for one of the large shade trees. After it had torn off good sized limb it left the premises considerably altered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT.

The Brave General Making Strong
 Fight for Life.
 WASHINGTON, May 31.-The improve ment noted in Gen Sheridan's condition early this morning continues. The doctors who were with him all night have issue d the following bulletin: Since alarming change occurred, noted in 12:45 a. m. bulletin, Gen Sheridan has slowly recover ed from his prostration. His breathing has grown easier and his pulse stronger. He has slept well during the last thrse hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Western Freight Rates.

CHICAGO, May 3L-The Chicago, Buriing- ton and Quincy road announces that, begin ming June 4, its first class freight rate from Chicago to St Paul will be forty cents instead of sixty cents, as heretofore, with . corres- bonding reduction in the other classes This reduction will have the effect of placing Chicago jobbers, who have heretofore been at disadvantage, on an equal footing with the New York and Boston men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
General r...engsr Agent.

CHICAGO, May SIP. s. Eustis has been appointed general passenger and ticket agent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail road, vice Paul Morton, who was appointed general freight agent on May 25, and who has since been filling both officeS Mr. Eustis Is at present general passenger and ticket agent of the Burlington lines wet of the Ni1ouri
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Their Studies Finished.

EAsToN, Pa, May 31.-The thirty eight seniors of Lafayette college finished their studies yesterday and started for Albany, N. Y., to hold their annual supper tonight. The honors for commencement were awarded as follows: B. H. Giles, Wallace McCamant, o. D. Mcconnell, T. c. Marshall and J. K. Singer. These are equal in rank. McCamant is the valedictorian, Mcconnell the saluta- torian
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Missing Since Monday.

WELLESLEY HILL, Mass, May 51.-Fred Starrett, who up to a year ago was in busi- ness with his father, Geo. Sterritt, in Brooklyn, N. Y., and then came here for his health, has been missing since Monday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
For Robbinr the Mails.

WATERv1LLE, Me-, May 31.-Martin Whitman, of Albion, was arrested last night, charged with robbing the post office at Benton, Me.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Go E, Hibernian Rifles Picnic on June4.
 Conlon Bros & Go wish to have the people take advantage of the bargains they offer.
 Miss M Fsiesleben has retW d from New York with fine line of Hats and niillinery.
 Prof B. s, E,mes Rapid Dress Cutting, Ill Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Hosner Rests Ross.

BOSTON, May 31.-George H. Hosmer, of Boston, and William Ross, of St. John, N. B., rowed single scull race yesterday for $500, on the Merrimack river, above Lowell The course was laid out for three miles, but the river was partially filled with floating logs, and it was found necessary to change the course The distance actually rowed was about two and a half miles Hosmer led the entire distance, and won by half boats length. Time, 16 minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
No Hope for Little Phil
Sheridan's Gallant Fight for
 Life Almost Over.
HE MAY DIE AT ANY MOMENT.

Suddenly Threatened with suffocation from Pulmonary Efusion, and the Doc tors Unite in Pronouncing Him to be in Imminent Danger of Death.
 WASHINGTON, May 31-The home of Gen. Sheridan presents 8 different appearance from what it has for forty-eight hours past After midnight the light in the generals room began to be bright and dark at frequent intervals
 The coughing incident to irritation of the liver has returned and oxygen again is re sorted to.
 There is also the unusual evidence of deep solicitude on the part of members of the household. Mrs. Sheridan is up, and the parlors, hitherto dark at . late hour, were brightly lighted shortly before o'clock this morning.
 It is impossible to get any word direct from the sick room except that his condition is not so favorable. His coughing can be heard outside, and the doctors faithful watching is shown by movements in the room the in- stant the general shows sign of change. The following bulletin has been issued:
 Gen. Sheridan suddenly threatened with suffocation from pulmonary effusion, and for a while in imminent peril The attack was mastered with difficulty. At this hour the i'm. minent danger has apparently passed.
 ROBERT M. O'REILLY.
 WASHINGTON MATTHEWS,
 HENRY c. MARROW. All the physicians are at the generals bed side, and fear that death may ensue at any moment.
 Gen. Sheridan was the recipient of basket of choice roses, accompanied by a note recall ing the fact that yesterday was the ami versary of the capture of Bonneville. Miss Recorder General Murphy, of the Loyal Legion, had the pleasure of presenting the flowers. The letter expressed the affection and best wishes of the legion, saying that, as he was conquerer twenty-six years ago, so he must try to win now in the struggle for health.
 One of the physicians says that the cough heretofore mentioned is caused by an irrita- tion of the lungs and is of hacking nature It may be due to congestion or to the same suffusion which produced the oedema, or, again, it may be of a nervous nature. There has been no recurrence whatever of the heart trouble.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Accidental Death.

SOUTH HANOVER, Mass, May 31.-Alfort Perry, while hunting rats yesterday, fel and the charge from the gun entered hi side, killing him instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

HAvRn DE GRACE, Md, May 31.-Hon. Herman Stump, of Hartford county, was nominated as the Democratic candidate for congress in the Second district on the 176th ballot. The fight between Shaw and Talbot was so bitter that the deadlock could be broken only by nominating somebody else.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

Like MT. Blaine, He Will Not Accept
 BALTIMORE, May 31.-Hon. John Sever ing. of this city, whose name has been promi- nently mentioned for the nomination of vice president by the Prohibitionists, has tele- graphed to Indianapolis that he could not be induced to accept the nomination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

North Carolina Delegates to St. Louis.
 RALEIGH, N. C., May 3l-Nearly all the districts held conventions here yesterday and chose delegates to the Democratic national convention The delegates at large will be chosen by the state convention to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
stricken Fatally bv Para1ysts.

Stricken Fatally by Paralysis.
 MILWAUKEE, May 31.--A special dispatch from Madison says Prof. R. D. Irving died yesterday from the effects of stroke of paralysis suffered Sunday morning His re- mains will be taken to Tarrytown to-day for burial Mir. Irving was grandnephew of Washington Irving, and Al years old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Boss Boston Crackers, best in the mar ket. fresh and crisp at Ladd's.

D. c. Calender & Go. have started a S35. co Watch club. We propose to give a full Jeweled American Watch in IA kt. gold filled case. Warranted for 20 years. An ladies' IA kt. solid gold American Watch on payment of $1.OO per week, one drawing each week. Open to Ladies and Gentlemen, and Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
r.rri,,le Holacaust in London.

LONDON, May 3l-Six shop woman were burned to death and many others were in jured by fire in the establishment of Ed Lard and Robert Gawould, drapers and silk m.roers. on Edgewaxe road, London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
THE SAME OLD STORY.

She Used Kerosene Oil in Starting a
 Fire.
 MANCHESTER, N. H., May 31.-Miss M. Saville was probably fatally burned this morning by her clothes taking fire while she was trying to light fire with kerosene.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Three Men Drowned.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 31.-Benjamin Sherwood, Thomas Mills and Thomas Banks were drowned in Taunton river last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
The English Derby,

LONDON May 31.-The race for the Derby stakes run at Epson yesterday, was won by the Duke of Poruland's Ayreshire. Time, S.43
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Cut His Throat With a Chisel.

DOVER, N. H., May 31-Simon Emery, a carpenter, aged 63, committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat with a chisel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Fire in Philadelphia.

building of the University of Pennsylvania is on fire, and will probably be total loss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Suffers 8 Relapse.

John Bright Suffers Relapse. RocHDALE, Eng, May 31.-John Bright had relapse last night and is worse to day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Death of Hon. John J. Pearson.

HARRISBURG, May 31. = Hon. John J. Pearson, formerly presiding judge of this district, died at his residence in this city yes terday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Shot While Hunting.

MARLBORO, Mass, May 31.-Charles Bell, while hunting with party of friends yes terday, was accidentally shot and killed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14

The reception given By Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas III. Gather at their handsome
residence on Maryland Avenue. this city,
lat night, was one Of the NEST brilliant
society events Of the season. The illumi.
nations and decorations exceeded any.
thing Of the kind ever attempted ia An
napolis society. Over 500 invitations were
issued aud mere than 200 responded
Among those present were the following
Governor and Mrs. Jackson. Judge and
Mrs. Miller. Judge Irving. Judge Robin-
son. Judge Bryan. Miss Bryan, Dir. aud
Mrs. j. Shaad Stockett, Pref and Mrs
Fell. Dr. Abram Claude and family,
Lieutenant and Mira. Howard, Speaker
Upshur. Of the House Of Delegates. and
Mrs. Upshur, Senator and Mrs. w. b
Peter. Lieutenant aud Mrs. lamar. DIR
Walton, Dir. and Mira. James NJ. Munroe.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Robert Bowie. Mr.. and Mrs
Il. y. Wright, Mrs. aud Miss Mccoy. Mr..
aud Mrs J. Wiz Randall, Misses Ran
dali, Spencer g. Jones, Philip ID. Laird
aud Mrs. Laird, DIR. aud Mrs. Kennedy,
Robert II. Welch. Major and Mrs. Sprigg
Harwood, Richard WEIGH, Misses Mar
chand, Mr.. and Mrs. S. ThOs McCul-
Tough, Mr.. and Mrs. Terry, Judge and
Miss Magruder. Miss Chase, Miss Lloyd,
Mr.. Charles p. Montague, DIR. Il. b.
Owens. DIR. VIM. L. Hodges, j. ID. Nc
CURE, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lyon, OF
Howard county. The navy people present
included Commander and Mrs. Harring
ton, Commander and Mrs. Sigsbee, Com
mander and Mrs Schouler. Lieut.. Com
mander Walker, Lieut.. Commander and
Mrs Todd, Lieut. and Mrs. Miller, Pro
lessor and Mrs Fay, Captain and Mrs.
Bartlett, Lieutenant and Mrs knight,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Hosley, Ensign and
Mrs. Capehart and others. Mrs. Gather
was assisted by Mrs. Governor Jackson,
Mrs. j. r. Magruder, Mrs. ] Shaaff
Slockett, Mrs. DR.. ). ID. Kennedy, Mrs.
W. Peter, Mrs. Judge Miller and Miss
Julia Merrick. The reception was from 8
to 10. Harris, of Baltimore was the ca.
terer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14

Every day little knowledgs-one fact
i'm a day How small is one fact-only
one. Ten years pass by. Three thous-
aud. six hundred and fifty facts are not a
small thing. Every day a little selfde-
NAL. The thing that is difficult to do
to day will be an easy thing to do three
hundred and sixty days hence, if each
day 1t shall have been repeated: What
power of self-mastery shall he enjoy who
seeks every day to practice what he prays
for Every day little happiness. We
live for the good of others, IL our living
be in any sense true living. 1t is not in
great deeds of kindness only that the
blessing is found. In little deeds Of
kindness" repeated every day, we find
true happiness. At home, at school, on
the street, at the neighbours house, in the
play ground, we shall find opportunity
every day for usefulness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
HOW MEN DIE.

If we know all the methods of APP
proach adopted by an enemy we are the
better enabled TO ward off the dana er and
postpone the moment when surrender be
comes inevitable. In many instances the
inherent strength of the body suflices to
enable it to oppose the tendency toward
death. Many however have lost these
forces to such an extent that there is Elit-
tie or no help. In other cases a little aid
to the weakened Lungs will make all the
difference between sudden death and
many years of useful life. Upon the FIRST
symptoms of Cough Cold or any trouble
of the Throat or Lungs, give that old and
well known remedy-Boschee' German
Syrup, a careful trial. II will prove what
thousands say of 1t TO be, the "benefac-
tor Of any home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
ZONES Arm-Locked Bed Spring.

The latest thing in town is the Jones
Arm-locked Bed Spring, manufactured by
H. B. Myers, Calvert street, this city
This spring is comfortable, convenient,
durable aud cheap. Price "a so to S.. The
terms will suit any fair-minded person.
You can have il put on your bed on trial
for several days; if not entirely satisfac-
tory it will be removed promptly. Ihave
a machine for making these springs at the
rate of two a minute. Any one who would
like their bed more comfortable, for rea-
sonably small investment, should call al
once and investigate itat the above place
or by addressing III. B. Myers, Annapolis,
will receive prompt attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
VISITING Public InstitutIons.

The joint committee of the Legislature
on public buildings continued their visits
yesterday to Institutions in Baltimore that
receive State aid. They visited the Ger
man Orphan Asylum on Asquith street,
the State penitentiaTy and the Maryland
Institute. They were not expected at
either place. not having sent notice of
their coming. At the Maryland Insti-
tute Mr. George L. McCahan showed
them the drawings of the pupils of the
schools. and they were much interested
in what they saw and heard of this excel
lent institution, where 700 pupils are in
structsd. They were shown through the
German Orphan Asylum. AT the State
penitentiary they were pleased with what
they saw of the prison management.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14

The Maryland Legislature met last
night. II the House Of Delegates q pc.
tstion was presented for niceboat Leave
was granted for a bin 90 protect labor on
oyster dredging vessels Resolutions ol
thanks 10 CONGRESSMAN Gibson. Of Ma
ryland, and 10 recognition Of his services
were introduced. In the Senate reselu-
tions were introduced against tho re-
peal II the tariff on coal. A bill was in
troduced 70 prevent authorizations OF
medicines. The Senate bill was reported
favorably giving the Pikesville arsenal
for q Confederate soldiers home.
In the House this morning the Senate
bin introduced by Senator Randall, 10
purchase the Naval Hospital, near An
napolis. was laid over.
In the Senate this morning Mr.. Ran
dali introduced q bill appropriating
$40, 600 to pave the State House and Gov
errors circles.
An order apprspriating $s5 in postage
stamps to the officers OF the Senate, was
passed.
The Senate confirmed this morning in
executive session, the following appoint
ments: Wilmot johnson, DIR. Chas. G. w.
McGill and John r. Fowler, managers of
the Maryland Hospital for the insane;
John Scott, as auctioneer for Baltimore
city.
A large batch of Executive appoint
ments were sent down but were laid over.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
A Good Entertainment.

The members of the Oxford League of
the FIRST Nj. q. chu CHI gave a most sue
cessful and highly creditable entertain
ment last night in the lecture room of the
church. The program was opened with
a piano solo by Miss Dashiell which was
followed by Seven Times One" recited
by Miss BERTHE Hall. A solo, was next
rendered by Miss Parlett of Baltimore
whose rich clear voice charmed and
thrilled her audience. "Seven Times
Two twas next recited by Miss Sue Bald
win, who showed talent In one so young
A quartette by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
b. Carter, Mr.. w. FeldmeYer, and
Mrs. Lewis Clayton, next followed, after
which Seven times Three" was recited
by Miss Amanda Sullivan. Miss Katie
Feldmeyer next sang Lullaby" and was
followed by MIS- Henry Rullman who re-
cited Maternity" Seven Times Four"
Miss Anna Feldmeyer next sang, THE
Bridge" in her own peculiarly sweet
voice, after which Seven times Five
wrs recited by Mrs. Vinton Clayton. A
solo "Oh loving Heart" was next sung
by Miss Feldmeyer, and Mrs. Clayton
then recited Seven times Six" "Giving
in Marriage in which Miss &Annie
Wooley took the part of the bride. A
solo, Anchored" by Miss Parlett was
next sung. The program closed with
"Seven times Seven" Longing for home,
which was recited by Mrs. Billingslea.
The entertainment proved conclusively
that home talent is sometimes the best,
and that MANY fragrant flower is born
to blush unseen A supper was furnish
ed at the close of the entertainment and
the receipts were highly satisfactory.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIE Np3

Your stomach Of course. Why? Be-
cause If it is out of order you are one of
the most miserable creatures living.
Give it fair, honorable chance and see
if it is not the best friend you have in
the end Don't smoke in the morning.
Don't drink in the morning. If you must
smoke and drink wait until your stomach
is through with breakfast. You can
drink more and smoke more in the
evening and it will tell on you less If
your food ferments and does not digest
right,-if you are troubled with heart
bnrn, Dizziness of the head, coming up
of the food after eating. Biliousnes, In
digestion. or any other trouble of the
stomach, yon had best used Green's Au-
gust Flower, as no person can use it
without immdiate relief.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
Funeral Of M. Rrewer.

The remains of the late Mrs. DR.. VIM.
Brewer were brought here fhis morning
on the 10 10 train for burial. The
cortege proceeded to the residence of Mr..
John J. Brewer, q son of the deceased,
where friends and relatives visited
throughout the day to take last look at
the departed loved one. The funeral
took place This afternoon at Q o'clock
from the First NJ. E. Church. The
churcd was filed with large number Of
sorrowing friends of the deceased. Rev.
DR.. Huntley read the funeral service and
made some very touching remarks on
the Christian life OF the deceased. The
pail bearers were Messrs. Louis I'll. Rhcn,
Lewis Clayton, w. FL. Bells, e. g. Hyde
and !. g. King.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-14
APleasant Affair .

Last night the cadets of st. Johns
College complimented the ladies who had
given them leap year hop by returning
the favor. The dining room of the City
Hotel was the dancing hall and it presen-
ted a comedy appearance with the dashes
of evergreen and bright lights. Dancing
began at 0 o'clock and continued until
2. a. IN. Music was furnished by several
pieces of the Naval Academy Band. The
ladies were all in evening dress, the
gentlemen In full uniform and the civil
ians in full dress. The hop was a sue
cess in every way and fully enjoyed and
appreciated by all. The perfect manage
ment and success reflects credit on the
committee in charge.