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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10

Prices so low they will astonish you on Furniture and Carpets at Twining's, South Main street.
 Allderige's patent finish is having very laerg run. Call at Gallery, II Exchange Place.
 Stop at the Waverly House for meal or an oyster stew. Open until 9 8. m.
 English Diary Cheese, 20 lbs Pr nes for S1. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Potatoes at W. N. Lsdd's.
 If you want good steak, hruiled chicken or an oystr fly, go to P,ps llQ Dsnk stxset. E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Three Persons Burned to Death.

READING, Pa., Feb 10.-Four frame dwell ings at Kutztown were totally destroyed by fire at an early hour yesterday morning, and John Hopp and his daughter, aged Is, and a son, aged years, were burned to death The houses were occupied by four families, com prising about twenty persons. Mrs. Hopp and the occupants of the other houses escaped in their night clothes, though several were severely burned, and all of them suffered in- tensely from the extreme cold while seeking shelter. It is thought the fire was caused by Hopp, who was intoxicated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
SneedY Justice.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 10.-On the morning of Dec. 24 Henry Marshall deiiber- ately killed William Marion with shotgun at Soddy, Tenn. Wednesday Marshall was placed on trial for murder ill the first degree, and the jury found him guilty as indicted. He will be sentenced to death in day or two.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Another Trust fin Prospect.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10.-The members of the Atlantic States Nail association began q three days meeting here yesterday, and consid- cred various matters of interest to the mem- CTS All the manufacturers in tho Atlantic states were represented. One of the subjects before it is the consideration of the formation of apool for the restriction of the yearly product This question was discussed at length yester- day, but it was not acted on finally. The prices were fixed for the coming year at s2 by the carload and g. 10 in smaller lots
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10

McCosh retires cn ! pension of s2,500 2 year, and will hold the reins until a i ter commence Ill e n t, J une 20. Resolutions highly complimentary of Dr. McCosh were passed. Governor Green being i'll at home, Dr. McCosh presided.
 Ore of Dr. Pat tons reconmenda- tons to the position to which h. @ as
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
The Convenient Border Line.

TORONTO, Feb. 10.-J. H. Samo, a proni- nent furniture dealer, who failed few weeks ago with liabilities of S47, ,5S4 and assets of $5,52, has skipped across the border Mr. SamUFs paper, to the amount of s23, GOO, was beld by the Central bank, s3,O00 Of which is HObably worth 75 per cent. It Is alleged that large quantity of the paper is question able, aud the signatures are doubted. Dis patches ordering MT. Samo's arrest have been seut "a various points, and it is statua that if dhshShe can bB SkMasastaa Uh thB taaA9ts l$anS knl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 From PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
A GIGANTIC SCHEME
sprung Upon the Pacific Railway Com
 mittee by C. F. Huntington.

WASHINGTON, Feb 10.-C. P. Hunting son. ot the Pacigc Railway, appeared be- Core the Pacific Railway committee of tie House to-d day. After recounting the hard ships in building the road he submitted proposition for the payment of the debt in a,50 semi-annual payments at 2 per cent in- crest per Gnnum. He argued that while he last payment would fall due in l25 cars, yet the fact that payment begins at nee makes the real length of extension 'nly half that time, and since the debt IS lue in ten years. the actual extension would be about 52 years. The committee equired him to remit full details of his Ian within two weeks. Charles Francis Adams will appear before the committee l-morrOw
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
To Prevent Pension Frauds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Gen. Berdan, Gen. Sheridan and other gentlemen interested in military affairs appeared before the house pensions committee to-day with eight differ ent pension bills which they asked them to adopt These bills, it is claimed, will solve the vexatious pension problem by doing away with all special legislation upon the subject by giving pensions to those who are entitled thereto and are diSbarred because of insuffi- cient hospital records, and by making it i'm possible for fraudulent claimants in future to secure a place upon the pension rolls
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Prison Labor and Freo Labor.

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb 1O.-The senate and assembly prisons committees gave hearing yesterday afternoon on Mr. Yates county plan bll. Workingmen, manufacturers and legislators were present in large numbers. The representatives of various industries and labor organizations contended earnestly that even the present system of prison manufac- lures competes ruinously with free labor in the same branches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
4 Lynchins Party Out.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1O.-A special from Evans ville Ind, to The Post-Dispatch says that Gus Heniken, a well known young man, took the daughter of one of the prominent farmers of Wabash county, Ills, to church last Sun day night, and while on the way home as. saulted her. Almost the whole county is aroused and a vigorous search is being made for Heniken. If he is captured he will be 1vnched
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Wants a New Trial.

NEW YORK, Feb 10.-Argument on the notion for new trial for Dan" Lyons, ronvicted of murder, was heard this morn ng. The motion was based on the ground D; newly discovered evidence presented in aGidavits. In rebuttal were presented at.idavits by the State showing that the Somen were of bad character and did not i've at addresses indicated in their afi- ;nvits. Other evidence was presented on yoth sides Decision was reserved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10

Mississippi Republicans Favor Sherman.
 JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 1O-The Republican state committee met yesterday, John R. Lynch chairman, and appointed April for the state convention to send delegates to the national convention. Sherman is the pref erence of the committee as presidential can didafa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
ON THE sAwDusr TRACK.
'ostman Panchot Drops From Second to
 Fourth Place.

NEW YORK, Feb 10.-Early corners at he walking match this morning were sur- prised on seeing bv big black board that Panehot had dropped from second place to bad fourth. He is evidently in bad con dition. Herty took second place at 5:54, and Guerro third at 6:39. Panchot limps badly and walks with great difficulty. Albert is in excellent condition. The score t II a. m. was: Albert, 4S6 miles, , laps; Herty, 4G3 miles, 3 laps; Guerro, 45S, ? apps; Panchot, 443 miles, 4 laps; Hart, 43l miles, laps: Golden, 419 miles, laps:
 The score at p. m.-Albert, 4S6 miles. laps; Herty, 472 miles; Guerro, 465 miles, 1 laps; Panchot, A miles, laps; Hart. 43S miles; Golden, 426 miles, lap.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Arrested for Attempted Arson.

NEW YORK, Feb 10.-Moses Strauss, a wholesale clothing dealer at No sos Broad way, was arrested yesterday on a charge of conspiracy to burn up a Bowery clothing store for the insurance. Strauss was arraigned at Jefferson Market police court to answer. The assistant district attorney said that Strauss was a man of bad character, had been convicted of receiving stolen goods, and had served seven years in Sing Sing. The case was set down for examination on Satur- day, and Strauss was paroled in custody of his counsel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
The Inspector Must Have Stared.

JERSEY Cry, Feb. 10,-James Dugan, second hand furniture dealer, of 593 Grove street, walked into police headquarters yester- day afternoon and handed Inspector Lange $500 bill and four S5 bills. He said that last September he purchased lounge from James Mcguire, boilermaker, and that in over hauling it he had discovered the money He wanted the police to see that Mcguire got tho money. Mcguire received the money last night
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Day Expiates His Crime.

UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 10.-Clement Arthur Day was hanged at the jail in this city yes terlay forenoon. He was fl years old. His crime was the murder of Johanna Rosa Cross, aged g, on the Black River canal, near Boonville, on June g, 1SS7 Day and the murdered woman had lived together, and having quarreled he stabbed her to death He was convicted on the evidence of his own father, who had witnessed the crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Crash on a Cable Road.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 10.-A train on the Ninth street cable road broke away from the grip Wednesday night and dashed down the grade at terrific speed. It crashed into an- other train at the foot of the incline. Three persons were fatally hurt and seven badly in ured. The fatally hurt are Brakeman W. -s. Hill, Al Sharp and Grirran H. F. Guide 10th trains were crowded, and the escape of ne passengers is almost miraculous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Charged with Grand Larceny.

TROY, N. Y., Feb. 10.-Charles B. Franklin, jeweler of this city, was taken to New York yesterday on bench u'arrant charging him with grand larceny. It is said that Franklin received large stock of goods just before the the holidays, by alleged false representations, and soon after made an assignment, showing tavoritism to members of his own family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Van orden Gets Fifteen Years.

MoRRIsTowN, N. J., Feb. 10.-The jury in the case of James Van Orden, accused of the murder of Simon Somers, canal boat cap tain, came in Wednesday evening with ver- dict of guilty of murder in the second de gree. Van Orden was sentenced yesterday to the New Jersey penitentiary for fifteen years. He was pleased with the verdict of the jury, but not with the sentence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
An Iceboat,s ast TIme.

RED BANK, N. J., Feb. 10.-A twenty mile race was sailed yesterday on the river here for the challenge pennant of the North and South Shrewsbury rivers The wind blew almost 0 gale and the ice was in excellent condition. The Kittie, owned by James R. Weaver, of the North Shrewsbury club, easily won the race in fast time, 31 minutes. Only one yacht represented the South River, the Leroy, and she was distanced, coming in fourth
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10

OverprOductiOn or CnderconsumptiON.
 TORONTO, Feb. 10-The Mail says that in- -erviews with leading manufacturers through ,ut the dominion show that almost every branch of protected industry is suffering from tfe effect of overproduction. Cotton mills are overstocked, and are seeking relief by en- deavoring to reduce operatives wages, which has resulted. in one instance, in the strike of 700 operatives at Cornwall. The outlook is said to be particularly bad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
A Criminal Prince.

PARIS, Feb 10-Prince Philippe of Bour- bon, son of the duke of Aquila and nephew of the emperor of Brazil, has been sentenced by default to thirteen months Imprisonment and to pay 5000 francs damages for swim ding priest in 8 jewelry transaction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Another Cold Ware.

NEW YORK, Feb 10.-Dispatches from all parts of the country this morning show extreme cold. At noon it was s above here, zero in Boston, below in Buffalo, A below in St Paul, above in Chicago. Average 30 lower than same day last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
4 Family of Countcrfciters.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb 10.-Yosterday United States Secret Service Detective W. J. Hirsch. field arrested in Portsmouth, Va, George Webb, his wife and 17-year-old son for coun. terfeiting. Their house was raided, and a number of dies, substances used in making tools, and coins were found. They were brought to Norfolk, and examined by United States Marshal w. T. Scott, and committed to jail The evidence is clear, and conviction almost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
In Memory of John A. Logan.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-Memorial services to dedicate tablet to the late Senator John \. Logan were held last night at the Metro po.itan Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Logan, her son, John A. Logan, and his wife, and Maj and Mrs. Tucker were present. Addresses were delivered by Justice Miller, Senators Ingalls, and Voor.hees and Repre- entatives Long, Henderson, Springer, Reed and Rev J. F. Newman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Hunted for Three Years.

PETERSBURG, Ind, Feb. 1O.-Marshal Gull lick arrested George Wyckoff, who is charged with murdering a prominent citizen near Bedford, Ind, three years ago. WyckoR ad- mits his guilt. A large reward was offered for his arrest, and the detectives have been hunting for him ever since the murder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 9-Money closed at 214 per cent. The lowest rate was and the highest 5. Exchange steady; posted rates 4.8404S6; actual rates. 4S3I@4.s314 for sixty days and 1850 4.S54 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 12O bid; is, coup, 1s5A bid; figs, do., 10734 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts 113@116; Union land grants 103@106; Union sinking funds. '118O120; Centrais 113v0116. There was no feature of interest in connection with the dealings on the Stock Exchange this morning. Transactions were on a limited scale, and prices were irregular. In the early dealings weak tone prevailed, but a little bidding up of some shares strengthened the list. and at midday values were fractionally above those of yester- lay. Lake Shore. St. Paul. Union Pacific and Reading were the most active stocks. The mar ct was almost stagnant after l2 o'clock, but prices were well supported, and gradually bid up to the close of business. The final figures were about the best of the day. The advance ranged rom A to A per cent The sales for the day amounted to 1O9, ,999 shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
The Case of Banker Rawson.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1O-The Rawson case came up in Judge UliRord's court yesterday, but was postponed until Monday next on applica- don of attorneys On Monday it will be taken up and disposed of Lee, tho stepson and would be murderer of Banker Rawson, will plead guilty, and the attorneys for Mrs. Rawson wal ysSsbats usag td = lzannisdta&s &taa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
DIR. M'CosH.

been chosen is the fact that he is graduate of Princeton college, ending his course there simultaneously with the close of the war of the rebellion in 1865 A further recommends tion of the new president was found in his consistent and persistent adherence to the conservatism that has always characterized
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10

the college. He has not been given to experimentation in theology, but he has held closely to the doctrines and the practices in which he was grounded during his years of study. While this does not mean that he was an opponent of progressive thought in theol- ogy, yet it was his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
rbe Anti.Poverty Party.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Dr. McGlynn, in an address last night, said that the Anti-Poverty society would nominate candidates for presi- dent aud vice-president in the coming oaau- paign. He understood that Henry GeTEe fk rldvaait ~ saaiokJ pfs0vhkl2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
MURDERED IN BOSTON.
% 4. whitcomb's Death Due to vio-

Geo A. Whitcomb's Death Due to vio-
 lence.
 BOSTON, Mass, Feb 10.-The autopsy on the body of Geo A. Whitcomb who was found dead in a disreputable house We'd nesday right, proves clearly that death vas due to violence, wounds inflicted with . blunt instrument being found on his head. Michael Sullivan, accused of the Iced, has been arrested; he is nineteen years old and has been recognized by two .amates of the house. Sullivan denies all knowledge of the murder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Postmasters Nominated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-The president yes terday sent t. the senate the following nonli- nations for postmasters: John B. Abbott, at Geneseo, N. Y.; Morgan H. Hoyt, Brewsters, N. Y.; Hiram Bogardus, Coxsaxie, N, Y.; Henry K Petfer, Carlisle, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Ex-Congressman Eggleston Dead.

CINCINNATI Feb. 1O.-Hon. Benjamin Egg gleston died yesterday morning, after pro hacted illness, aged 73 years. MT. Eggleston was born in Corinth, Saratoga county, N. Y., Ian. 3, 1916, and came to Ohio in 1882. He served two terms in congress from 1864 to 1868 as representative from the First Ohio dis trict
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
The Crown Prince Fcverish.

SAN RENO, Feb 10.-Though somewhat feverish, the Crown Prince is comfortable after yesterdays operation, and takes nourishment with little difficulty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Weather Indications.

For Saturday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New England, fair to partly cloudy weather and fresh northerly to easterly winds, with slight thermal changes, followed by snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
PRINCETON'S PRESIDENT.
D7. F. L. PATTON ELECTED BY A
 UNANIMOUS VOTE.

The Venerable Dr. McCosh Voted an An
 Career fin the Pulpit and as an Eminent
 Educator.
 PRINCETON, N. J., Feb 1O-At the annual trustees meeting of the College of New Jer- ey yesterday Professor Francis Landey Pat ton, D. D., IL. D., of Princeton Theological seminary, was unanimously elected president of Princeton university, to succeed Dr. Mo Gosh, whose resignation was accepted Dr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
EXPLOSION OF POWDER.
Four Men Blown to Pieces-Loss About
 S6O, 900.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa., Feb 10.-Dupont's powder mill at Wapwollopen exploded with great force this morning. Forty tors of powder went off The shock was heard orty miles. People near by thought i. an 'arthquake and fled from their homes icsh being picked up a quarter of mile i;tant. | oss S60, 900,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
Railway Under the Thames.

The new railway under the Thames Is rap
 Idly approaching completion. It will tap Q number of conSested thoroughfares, and thouzbonly three miles in length, will be of immense service to the population of Lon- don. It extends from near the north end of Lqpdun bridge so osAHw cd1R.- -.Cha-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-10
whitcomb Was Not Murdered.

BOSTON, Feb. 10.-The opinion of the police with respect to the death of George M. Whit comb has changed considerably, and they now think it resulted from natural causes, or over indulgence in rum. Mary Campbell, the coak, having become sober, told a straight forward story and convinced the officers ths1 no deliberate murder was committed.
The South western news., 1888-02-15
4 PLUcKY EOiTOR.
Ne Faces Death Father Thas Disclose q
Professional Secret.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The Josr.
mi yesterday contained a bitter
attack on the city council for elect.
ing DR., T A West, a physician.
who never graduated from any
college, city physician. This
morning as City Editor Rule, of
the Journal, was about TO enter
church with his wife be was accost-
ed by John and William; West,
sons Of the doctor, and Goodman.
The city editor refused to disclose
the author of the article and a
quarrel ensued.J John West assaults
ed Rule, who thereupon drew his
pistol and fired, shooting West
through the body. Then William
West placed his pistol at Rules
head and fired, inflieting a scalp
wound. Goodman5 who tried to
stop the fight, was also shot. A.
number OF men rushed out of the
church and stopped the fight.
John West is dying, but Rules
injuries are not dangerous. Wils
liam West has been arrested! Rules
wife, who entered the church be-
fore the quarrel, knew nothing at
it until her husband walked into
church,
The South western news., 1888-02-15
MATERIAL GRANGE. p. or H.
=z-s.
Lecture Department.

"The Grange teaches us to reap
from the mtlfd as we'll as from the
body. Farmers frequently over
work their bodies and consequent.
ly cannot use their mind always
to the best advantage. The
Grange helps TO clear away the
fog. 1t briightens the lntellect. 1t
develops social powers. 1t refnes
manners. 1t ripens youth. 1t
polishes manhood: 1t comforts
age. 1t is a source of enjoyment
to both old and young, and strews
the paths of its members with
flowers Thus contributing its share
to the worlds happiness.
You need the Grange, and the
Grange needs you. Why not
then work Inland in hand for the
good of your fellow being?" Good
did l say? Yes, goodl "For is il
not good for brethren to dwell
together in UNITY" In union
there is strength, Cooperation is
but another term. Cooperate. then.
Let the Grange net work extend
all over our land. Let its slender
threads extend and multiply until
they shall touch every farm house
whose owner can see good in his
fellow beings, until every wife and
son and daughter shall be gather
ed in. Then shall the fulDess Of
the power of the Grange be real.
lied. A power not designed tC
tear down but rather to build up,
not aimed at legitimate bushes;
and in no measure communistic-
but ever and always for the uplift
ing and elevation of mankind to q
higher plane of usefulness and
happiness. Brother farmers, then
pause. Would it not afford you
too, a pleasure to take hand in
this work? IF so "Wel3ome to the
Grange!"-P N Har,OOOd, Lectu
rer Massachusetts, State Grange.
The South western news., 1888-02-15

deep water, and Annie leaned over
the side with her hand outstretch-
ed so catch what she faucied was q
floating lilly. 'Pshaw!' she cried
with a laugh. as it came nearer,
its nothing but papet,I But it
seems to be dodging mel I'll
catch it whatever it ISL and with
these words her white fingers closed
on an envelope, not yet soaked
through, and within which lay,
torn and crashed, a paper still
dry.
sWhyy it has.-.my name on the
back r cried Anrie. 4 never de-
Stfoy a letter when Tn away from
home Then her face changed,
and the children saw her pale and
flush as she pieced the tora
letter together and read it
through.
She was a wise little woman and
kept the matter to herself, but
Fannie did not.
Wasn't it funny, ma p she
cried, Miss Annie found one Of
her letters floating down the stream
just like bnat, when we were get
ting water lilies.
'Oh !! cried Mrs. Wilton, for at
this moment the teacup Jane had
lifted t. her lips, dropped from her
hand and dashed to pieces on the
floor.
How careless of mer cried
Jane.
Hope you haven't spoiIt your
dress p said Mrs. Wilton; but as
Jane lifted her crimson face from
the fragments of the broken cup
she met Annie Conyers eyes.
Women sometimes talk to each
other with their eyes; two did
then.
She never told Craig, and she
sent Miss Heath an invitation to
her wedding, which Miss Heath.
with many regrets, declined.
The South western news., 1888-02-15
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