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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-05-05
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NAY ), 1855.


M1a7i0oD!.
To pop Or not to pop. that is the ques-
ton.
Whether It's easier for a mar to suffer
In single blessedness the rubs of for
tune,
Or ask some pretty girl to share his
troubles
And by proposing emil thems-To woe.
to we'd,
No more-and by a form to say hes
free
From all the little ills a'bachelor.
Poor man, is plagued with-tk a con
summation
Devoutly t o be wished. To WOO. 10
we'd
Perhaps a family. All. there's the
rub;
For in the marriage state what cares
may come
When he has taken to himself. "a wife
Must give him pause: there's the re-
spect
That makes celibaey of s.. long a life.
For who would bear the washer
wOman's crimes.
The b,ntonle>s shirt. the stockings
full of holes.
The pangs OF collars with = saw-like
edge,
The lodging keepers sins. the eats
misdeeds.
And strange evaporation of his lsaAndy.
When he himself might his qGietus
make
With a plain gold ring. Who would
chambers keep
And growl and fret a solitary life.
But that the dread OF endless trades
mems bills,
(The housekeeping expenses. from
whose doom
No benedict escapes) puzzles the Will
And makes him rather hear the ills he
has
Than fly to others that perhaps are
worse.
Thus prudence makes a coward of a
And thus We see most desperate firta-
tons
On this account too often end in smoke.
And promises apparently Of granite
Are broken like the crust Of an apple
pie,
And ladies bring An action
Temple Bar.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-05-05
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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
UITLnTpE OUrID4HO.

Washington special: A bill will be
called up in the senate tomorrow, the
effect of which may have an important
bearing upon the future political divi-
sions of this country. 1t is bill to adj
init the territory of Washington into the
union and to add threto that portion of
the territory of Idaho generally known
as the panhandle. The present indica-
tons are that the bill will pass the SEN
ate at last at this session, and it seems
that if any territorial legislation is en-
acted it will be one Of the first territorial
bills to pass the house.
When this bill shall be enacted into a
law the first step towards the complete
demolition Of the territory of Idaho viii
have been taken. It was reported from
the committee on territories with only
one dissenting vote and they came from
Senator Henderson and Cullom, who In
their minority report, say:
1T is well understood both in Nevada
and Idaho that the annexation of North
Idaho to Washington territory means
the annexation of South Idaho to Ne
yada and the ohliteration of Idaho. The
people of South Idaho are as much in
terested in the fate Of North Idaho as
North Idaho itself.
Delegate Dubois who represents the
territory in the house is very bitter in
his opposition to the bill He says that
il this bill is passed it will be the enter
ing wedge and that the people of the ter
ritory will not care what is done with the
remainder. They will expect TO see
Nevada help herself to the slice she
wants within two years and then the re-
naming will be added to Wyoming and
Idaho will be wiped from the face Of the
map. He has made a canvass of the sem
ate and reports that the probabilities are
that there will be majority Of two and
perhaps three in favor Of the spoilation.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01

occasion Of resort 20 additional executive
power now sought TIN ough legislative action.
/ desire 10 call the attention OF
congress TO another sub ect involving
EucH wrongs and unfair treatment 10 our citi-
zens as in my opinian requires prompt action.
The navigation OF the great lakes an i'm.
L. ense business and carrying ira le gro wing
out Of the same, have been treated broadly
and M orally by the United States govern
Inent and ma ie free 10 Eil mankind. vie
~ Canadian railroads and navigation rom
paHies share in our countrys transpor'aL on
upon rms as favorable as "A accorded Otir
own citizens. The canals and Other publ
works buii and maintained along the
line Of likes are made free " ali. In
contrast to this condii Oh, aud eyinctng
Every rock and canal which is public W TX
of Ganada Is sub ect 70 tolls. BY the trsa atty
of ISL provision was made - sectre 10 tlll-
7eDs o the United States the use OF tne
WeIland, ~. Lawrence and other can ais in
the Bplninign OF Canada, on terms Of equality
yet evidence has for some time been before
congress showing that the tolls
charged on cargoes destined TO Can
adam points are nearly all refunded, while
cargoes bound Tor american ports are not al
lowed such advantage. ! re- ommend snch
legislation be had 20 will give anadian YES
sells navigating our canals and their cargoes
the same advantages granted 70 our vessels
and cargoes upon Eanad an canals, ana that
the same be measured by exactly the same
rule Of discrimination.
These are subjt cts which partsanship
should NOT disturb or confuse. Let u survey
the ground calmly. and having put aside
OF e. means Of settlement, IL we enter npon a
. Icy OF retaliation let us pur ne II nrmly
with The determination only 10 sgbserye tho
standard and becoming pride OF American
citizenship. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
BLArNn,S srUMptNe TouR.

Augusta special: Mr.. Blaine will
start ON trans-continental stamping
tour one week after the Maine election
in October. He has no detailed plans
for the campaign, and he will make
none. He will place himself unreserv-
edlv in the hands of the national COM
mittee to use as they think best. If he
goes as far west ms California it will he
during the last week of the canvass, so
that the time spent in returning will not
be taken out of the campaign. His
speeches, with perhaps one exception,
will be short He does not feel able to
undergo the severe strain of long Sc
ries of two.hour stump speeches. In
the campaign of four years ago, owing
10 the great number of out door speech
es which he delivered, he oYertaxed his
voice somewhat which, he says, requires
him to be careful of it now Mr., Blaine
will sneak once more in the evening at
Lewiston this week aud will then so to
POLAND Springs 20 spend Sunday.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
~ mann HaNarNa.

Salt Lake, Utah, special; At Black
foot Idaho, to-day, Alex, Woods, a col
ored barber Of Pocatella, was hung Tor
the murder OF his wife. The drop took
place AZ Q o'clock. His pulse beat SIX
minutes. He was cut down twelve min.
utes later and his neck was found
broken. He jerked his feet up and down
for qome time. His wife was murdered
some two years ago, jealousy being the
cnuse The execution was set for some
limo ago. hut he managed 70 escape, ana
disguised ns an Indian eluded, capture
for a time. His crime, which was an
especially bloody one. so aroused inc
community that tho governor OF ldaho'
a. save The delay which would be oc GO;
stoned by Woods being held over TIL
another fern OF court for resentenclng,
nroeiaimed respite till August ~ even
before no was recaplUrad, feeling sure
Amt he would be caught before that
limo, n turned out that the governor
WAS right. The same gallowss ", was useu
IN the hanging Of Frank Williams, q
TaTboo, Idaho, murderer, July ~,
Woods met death untlinchingiy nc
made n short speech saying nc hau no
hard feelings against any one
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
crnRIc4NrI,s NEEDLE.

Denver special: One Of the highest
points In America Is the Curricauti Nee
die. located in the western part Of Col.
orado. Last Friday the American flag
was raised ON the needle, which is about
iiyC thousand feet In height, and is,
without doubt, one of the highest
points from which the stars and stripes
arc flupg 10 the breeze. The numerous
travellers that pass by daily over the
Denver & Rio Grandc railroad cheer II
with the enthusiasm that only an Amer
inan can A letter just received IN this
ritv from miner has the following con-
corning the raising Of the flag:
1--WE have the national emblem on
.bo very ton Of the Curricanti Needle.
n n ion.foot flag. and shows off very
nicely The section men were discuss
inr Tie PROS and cons Of climbing up
tbrre. and one of them, an English
sailor. pnid he believed he could do, i.
An Indianapolis lady who happened to
10 present then remarked:
"If Won will will make flag TO put
ION attempting the ascent he sue.
rcndrd in getting part way up, when ne
ION into ,lc river and lost the flag. The
lady aent for more material aud made q
new one. On the day above mentioned
thr IL tar succeeded in planting the nag
unnu tbe summit" In conclusion, the
writer SAYS: II 10 not believe, there Is
another man in the country who could
have done t. There is one place where
Il IA a nearly perpendicular wall for nifty
feet The Englishman went MP by put
t;ng his hands in the creyices OF the
rocks and pulling himself M by main
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
DEATH AND DESTRUCTION
Wrought by an Erpfosion of Boilers fH a
Wisconsin Toscls.

Wrought by an Explosion Of Boilers fR a
Wisconsin Toscls-
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Aug. 23.-A special
to the Evening Wisconsin,, from Neenoh,
Wis, says that at 1870 last evening a
large paper mill owned by George Whiting,
on the island between that city and
MeDasha, was burned. While the burning
structure was surrounded by crowd Of
spectators the battery of boilers exploded.
The roof and walls were thrown outward,
sending a shower of bricks and timbers
among the spectators. Eighteen persons
were killed, several fatally injured, and
number less seriously hurt. several Of
whom win die.
The mill was q three-story structure,
built three years ago at a cost Of 100000.
When the flames broke out about sifty mon
were in the building. The fire alarm
brought several hundred people to the
spot, who crowded as close TO the burning
building as the heat would permit. About
i.30. while the building was q mass of
flames, az explosion occurred without
warning and 10 an instant scores of men
were buried by the heavy debris. Hum
dreds began the work of recovering the
bodies of the dead and rescuing and caring
for the wounded.
Body after body was found crushed and
mangled by the grea: timbers. The in
lured were carried to neighboring resi-
dences, or TO their homes. as soon as their
identity could be established, and the dead
were taken to the city hail. The dead are
Is follows:
John Moore, Joseph Bridges,
William Guilt Thomas Dourgas,
Frank Shelter, Gilbert Mericier.
Frank Mandover. Frank Mancimer.
Chris L aighouser, John EchOwga.
.Eohn Hoffman. Lewis Roesch, Joel Bull,
John Elko. Thomas letters Shoewlecsii.
Sylvester Jiiho use. q man unknown. Fa-
tally iniured-Albert Hoechmer. Benjamin
Grouse, Joseph Smitch, Joe Smith, John
Sullock, --Tingle, --Soeltz.
The loss on the building is 500, 600: in
surance, So, 700.
Inc nre cauHnt IN the boller room IN
large quantity Of fuel, shavings, etc
About II O'Clock the fireman left his post
to get a drink of water and on looking
back in the boiler room found the fire
, among the piles Of shavings. Before be
could get the hose or give an alarm, the
flames drove him from the room. The
immense revolving bleach was in the heat
ing room, adjoining the fire room, and was
filled with rags and straw. When the roof
over the heating room fell in the fireman
turned the hose over the bleach, and in
stantly the explosion occurred, and ten
tons Of boiler debris shot out Of the build
ing into the lot 200 feet away. In its
passage it struck the heads of bystanders,
moving them down like grass
The cause OF the awful calamity ia
traced directly to the iron bleach. 1t is
said this was full Of steam and rags, and
become overheated. When the cold water
struck it the explosion instantly followed
The mill was built by William Gilbert.
Of Chicago, and George A. Whitney, Of
Neenah, Wis, in 1882. The members Of
the firm had a business differences and dis.
solved about two years ago, Gilbert retir-
ing, II is imposing to learn what the mill
was valued at, hat it is surmised that S60.,
900 is about the right figure.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01
4 nnRsE rHIEF coNFrSsEs.

st. Joseph special: A startling sensa-
ton has been created in Clinton county
by the confession Of horse thief who
claims he was working for an organized
band, many Of whom are among the
most prominent farmers in Clinton and
this buchanan counties. The fellow
is unknown and when arrested with a
stolen horse in his possession gave the
name of James Clinton, He says the
band for which he worked operates in
the counties named and that aside from
being influential farmers many of them
belong to what is known as the Horse
thief Protection association, an organi-
cation the ostensible purposes of which
is to detect, arrest aud secure the con-
viction of horse thieves, For months il
has been almost impossible to trace
stolen horse in these counties and the
protective association has been power
less. The names OF the men compro-
missed by Clinton's statement have not
been made public and the general nature
of the confession ia all that can be
learned of the matter. II is rumored
that a number of highly respected farm
ors are preparing to leave the county.
The gang sold its horses in Omaha, Kan
ans City and ST. Joe, the former market
ACQUIRING the largest share.
r-sz..- . q Az. n.-nn11n,,no 20 Aka o,-oy,s
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-09-01

fN view Of the excellence Of the crops
about Guthenburg the newspapers claim
that good locality in which to make
investments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
THE POLICE COURT.
Less Than the Usual Number of Iont
 Prisoners.

Less Than the Usual Number of Monday
 Prisoners.
 Saturday evening while Henry O'Neill and Thomas Horrigan were at E. J Hes saloon, the latter delivering q suit of clothes, they were attacked they claim with out the slightest cause, by Joseph Leggett, who was under the influence of liquor, and had been reproved by the bartender for making q disturbance. Both received heavy blows on the face and were knocked off the chair. T.eggett was arrested while soon after released bonds and after locatin3 Horrigan and O'Neill in James Hodson's saloon lay ill wait for them out sido When they emerged he jumped on chem, struck Horrigan Il terrible blow in the face, closing his eyes and knocking ONeill on the sidewalk. He then struck at Il car driver who was in his way and escaped. This morning he swore that the two were making fun of his habit of stuttering. Sentence was suspended on the charge of assault on O'Neill. Horrigan was unable to appear.
 John Higgins, employed as q coal screener in the employ of Ralph Blakeslee, was the second victim of the law. He was charged with non-support of his daughter, aged 16 From the testimony it appeared that it was the daughters own fault, she not being wiling to stay where her father wanted her to-. The case was continued.
 James Farrell took an appeal from the judgment fining him $25 and costs for vio- lation of city ordinance ill opening street without a license, to make a water con- nection. Farrell is a duly licensed sewer cOnnector.
 The parents of Thomas Ney of Bishop street appeared against him and swore that they could not induce him to work or to keep sober. Yesterday morning while the people were on the way to church, Thomas returned to the parental abode in all exceedingly hilarious condition. He performed n song and dance on the front veranda and soon after went through a scall dance ill the cellar, where he insisted on sleeping. He will dig potatoes at the town house for the next 20 days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13

There will be meeting of the Butchers , barbecue committee Thursday evening, 0 make final committee reports.
 This noon while one of the South Main street cars was bowling along at a good rate of speed. an Italian who was standing on the platform, in attempting to recover his hat which was blowing off, fell back wards over the dash and was rolled over and over. He arose unhurt and ran after the car yelling at the top of his voice.
 Patrick Dunn, for many years O resident of this city, died this morning at his resi- dence 23 River street in the 55th year of his age. His funeral will take place from his late residence to the church of the I'm maculate Conception at a. m. Wednesday. The interment will be in the family plot in the Catholic cemetery at Rondout, N. Y.
 Con Hanford, Mike Noonan and James Gaffeny, aged 12 years, were arrested to- day for theft Last Wednesday they stole into the Cooley house cigar store, and Gaffney the smallest of the chaps, sneaked behind the counter and took $450 out of the money drawer. They then had a general time. The loss of the money was reported to the police, and the boys being arrested on suspicion confessed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
KILLED BY HER LOVER.
Plainville People Mortified by Terrible
 Double TraEedY.-

Double Tragedy.
 Between and 7 o'clock Saturday night two revolver shots were heard near tt 6 house on Broad street, Plainville,. which was the home of Miss Lillie Potter. Those who ran to investigate the cause of the shots found George Bradley and Lillie lying on the ground at the front gate, with bull ct wounds in their temples. George Bradley is about 23 years of age, and re- sided with Edwin Hills, for whom he did odd jobs around the house and shop, the hame factory. He had always borne very good reputation. Miss Potter was about twentytwo years of age, lived with her father on Broad street and kept house for him. For over a year this couple had been ill each others society a great deal; but for few months past Miss Potter seemed to have tired of Bradley, and apparently had made him aware of that fact He failed to give up the young lady, however. Saturday after noon baseball game was played at Plain vile and Bradley thought Miss Potter would enjoy seeing it. He invited her and she accepted. They watched the game through and then went to the girls home. After they had cnatted awhile, the old sub iect was brought up and resulted in quarrel Bradley, seeing that Lillie was determined to force herself from him, gave mp trying to effect reconciliation and started home. She accompanied him to her fathers gate. Here he stopped. He put his hand to his hip pocket and drew Il 32- caliber Smith X Wesson revolver. She started to run but before she had gone yard a pistol ball penetrated her left temple. She fell in stantly The murderer, seeing the result of his act, placed the revolver to his right temple and discharged it. He also fell i'm mediately. They were carried into the house. Drs. Bull and Wright were sum
 moned and Il telegram was sent to Coroner Sperry of Hartford. The physicians said immediately that Miss Potter could not live. Their prophecy proved true; for she died Sunday morning at halfp"st two. Dr.
 Wright says that the chances of Bradley recovery are exceptionally small.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
PRINTERS IN KUBBEIs BOOTS.
A Newspaper Office Flooded Out and
 Compositions Working Under Difficulties A Grant Ll0Od

A Newspaper Office Flooded Out and
 Compositors Working Under Difficulties A Great Flood
 PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug 13-The river is rising rapidly and the pressrooms of the Telegraph are flooded. Several car loads of paper barely escaped. The paper was published this afternoon through the men working in long rubber boots.
 The greatest deluge since the September flood of 1869 occurred between and 10 o'clock this morning The sewers were not able to carry off the water down town and the streets became raging rivers The water is two feet deep on Canal street. Westminster street is covered with water from building to building and from the bridge to the corner of Jackson street was one vast sheet of water. On Atwell avenue and Valley street the water washed away the entire street, lampposts, fences and curbstone. The four story brick building at the corner of Randall and Corliss streets, nearly completed, had the whole front washed away. which came laundering down into the street. Loss 1000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Morgan Flaherty of the Ansonia Sentinel spent yesterday in town and left this morning for Litchfield to spend q week.
 Arthur Fenn, who has been laid up with inflammation of the bowels for the last six weeks is able to be about again.
 Rev Father James o. R. Sheridan, At torney Sullivan and John Briscoe of Wind sor Locks, were in town day.
 John +. Holohan, Joe Bauby and Frank Butler left yesterday afternoon to see the closing races at Monmouth Park.
 Andrew Keavney has just started ill the fruit and provision business and will be pleased to receive orders from his many friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
BURGLARY AND ASSAULT.
\ Torrington Negro Fiend CaptArcd b.
 Officer Byrnes.


 George Carey, Il colored man living ill Torrington, was arrested by Officer Byrnes at one of the colored dives on French street yesterday. Carey is charged with burglary and attempted rape on a lady sixty years old of Burrville. On Friday night Carey broke into her house, and entered her bed room where he secured SIP She felt something pressing on the bed and sup posing iu was the cat attempted to scare it away but caught Carey's hand Carey attempted then to outrage her, but she fastened her finger ill his wool and cried out that colored man was attempting to kill her. She pulled out handful of his hair and frightened the wretch away. He came to Waterbury Saturday morning ill search of Jennie Freeman with whom he was intimate and who was serving out q sentence at the town house for drunkenness and prostitution. He paid her fine, $5. 9O and took her to OAkville where they stayed over night, he returning to Water bury in the morning. He was turned over to Officer l.. l. Baldwin of Torrington
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
He Committed Suicile,

Medical Examiner NJ. c. White has made his report upon the Edward Brandon case at Leete's Island tC Coroner Mix, and con cludes that Brandon met his death from suicide and drowning First that he slashed himself with q knife, jumped overheard and honted to where the body was found. Nevertheless John Beatty, the owner of the quarries at Leete's Island and for whom Brandon worked, thinks it n murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
STRIKES IN WATERBURY.
Only Seven Reported Between the Years
 1881 and 1887.

During the six years from January, 1881, 7, to December 1886, there have been, accord ing to the third annual report of the United States commissioner, of labor, in his re- ports on strikes and lockouts, seven strikes in this city. Of that number two were among cigarmakers, and the others among stampers, timers, buffers, and workers upon brass goods. The total number of days during which the strikes lasted was twenty and in only two cases, that of the cigalmakers, were they successful. Five of the strikes were against a reduction of wages and two for an increase The total loss sustained was $1 ,150, of which the em- ployers lost $276 and the employees $974
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-13
Determined tO Die.

John Conkling, an old resident of Bridge port, stabbed himself 16 times yesterday i'll the chest and lower part of the body with a small pocketknife. Finding this did not accomplish his object he took a razor and cut his throat. He cannot recover Tem porary insanity is supposed to have been fba