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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
MIR. CONKLING BETTER.
PREDICTIONS OF DEATH HAPPILY
 FAIL TO coME TRUE.

HI. Rrouchial Trouble Approved, and the
 wound in His Head said to be Improv-
 ine-Admirers Send Kilograms of sym-
 pathy to Mrs. Conkling.
 NEW YORK. April 17.-rThere was better news from Roscoe Conkling's sick room yes terday. He had become quieter, and had taken a good deal of norrishment, and the wound in his head looked healthier and had the sensitiveness which ts a sign of healing. At S:3O D. m., when DE Barker left the house after his last ylsae, he spoke moro hopefully of his patients condition than he had ever spoken before.
 "Whv. he has taken thifty-seven ounces of nourishment since my last visit 6 p. m.)," said the doctor, as he stood in the vestibule of West Twenty fourth street ready to go to his carriage. He had spent just an hour with Mir. Conkling "When II gave him some milk" he continued, ehe did something he has not been able to do before; he took the glass in both hands, and hfter holding it to his lips a moment and tlking good drink, he looked at me and said Doctor, that's de- icious-at least, it's not exactly delicious, but like it better than anything I've had yeti"
 s'Do you consider that Inc critical point has been passed, doctorT' aa1IDd the reporter.
 'sNo, not by any meanA but every symptom to-day has been a good bne, and he has cer- tainly gained strength NpBderfully. He has been conscious for longer periods than usual, and there is less complai9t about his head I feel much easier about h{1p and shall not re- turn tonight. Dr. AAderton will be in charge. The wound wilInot be dressed again until the morning."
 The patient slept only. about four hours Sunday night, but yesterday forenoon he dozed occasionally, and when he woke in the afternoon he seemed stronger and refreshed. During the twenty-fouf hours ending at 8 o'clock last night he hadStaken aboutseventy- five ounces of nourishmeh ht-milk and kumyss, mostly; and this, the pIg gsicians say, will tell in building up his strength
 Mrs. Conkling and Mls Oakman were both able to take brief reets yesterday. Mrs. Conkling received the 4pllowing anonymous message in postal card:
 UTICA N. Y., April 1s.- Che citizens of Utica irrespective of party, are on pended knees to night, imploring A1mightA God that he will spare to his family and his co&ntry that greatest o1 living statesmen, Roscoe Conkling. This telegram came:
 UT1ck N. r., April 16, 1sSs Ex-Senator Roscoe Conkling, Hoffman house New York: 8
 The Welsh people of O1eida county deeply re gret your illness and eSrnestly hope for you speedy recovery. Y. DRYcH. F. J. GRIFFITHs. J. c. ROBERTSON. G. H. HUMPHREY. |~ Dr. Barker said tl,is morning that Mir Conkling's bronchial trouble had improved materially. There was no more coughing o, straining, and he was conscious and resting easily.
 When Dr. Sands was dressing the wound during the forenoon the patient put up hi hand and feebly said to Dr. Barker: ''Why don't you stop thema They bother me. did not think youssvo0ld let them trea me so.
 Dr. Barker and Dr. Sands regard this sen sitiveness as good sign. The wound has hep1n t0 heal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
A Pr,za Fioht in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, April 17-Huge McManus and "Artie' Flint, two local pugilists, fought to a finish near Pacific, Mo, sixty miles west of this city. Flint had the fight well in hand up to the twelfth round, when McManus rallied, and won by knock out blow on Flints neck in the seventeenth round Neither of the men displayed much science, and desperate slugging was the order of the day. The fight was for $500 side and the gate money, amounting to about $1 ,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Trying to Get g New Trial for pr. Cox.
 EAsToN, Pa, April 17.-Counsel for Dr. H. M. Cox, found guilty of causing Jennie Osbornes death by abortion, has moved for a new trial One of the reasons given was that the verdict was not founded on proof, but on prejudice, unduly excited by the newspapers. Another reason was the finding of a new wit ness in the defence of an alibi. The court in. creased the bail to $4, 900 and took the papers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Newport Masons' and Carpenters' Strike.
 NEWPORT, R. l., April 17.-Only one large contractor has acceded to the demand of the union masons for nine hours per day instead of ten. The carpenters have withdrawn from the strike The strike will cause the post ponement of a number of building projects
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
winnines,s Defaulter.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 17.-The Journal's Winnipeg special says: The Cameron defal- cation still continues the chief topic of con versation. Cameron is still held at Pembina D., but will probably be released, as he can not be held. He only has $500, and it is . mystery which he refuses to explain whers tho rest of the $s2, 900 taken by him now ia
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Pneumonia Assists in q Knock Out.
 CHEYENNE, Wy. T., April 17.-In brutal prize fight of eleven rounds with Jack Ster- ling, of this city, Jimmy Bush, of San Fran cisco, received injuries that may cause his death. Pneumonia has been superinduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Virgil K. Barnum Shot by His Brother
 in-Law this Morning.

DANBuRY, April 17.-Virgil E. Barnum was probably fatally shot this morning at his residence by w. H. Hawley, his brother ln-law. Hawley married Barnum's sister two years ago but they quarrelled and separated. About the time of sep aration Barnum whipped Hawley severely and was fined. Later Hawley opened a drug store and his wife returned to him. Barnum went to their house this morning and quarrel took place. Barnum as saulted Hawley with chair and the latter fired with revolver at Barnum. Mrs Hawley was present and after the shoot ing threw the pistol out of the window. Hawley is seriously hurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Murdered by Her Husband.

GREENWICH, Conn, April 1.-The cor oner's jury in the case of Mrs Mary J. Mills (colored), who was shot and killed last We'd nesday night, has rendered verdict to the effect that the fatal shooting was done by her husband, Jarvis Mills, who has been com mitted for trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE
An Organization Intended to Bring About
 American Political Reform.

 An Organization Intended to Bring About
 American Political Reform.
 PHHADELPHIA, April 1.-The American Alliance has issued . circular to the American voters of the United States, in which it says It's object is reform in the methods of Ameri- can politics, and states it as follows:
 The repeal of the naturalization laws.
 The restriction of undesirable immigration The amendment of the constitution of the United States restricting the elective franchise to twenty-one years of naturalization.
 To forbid and prevent the forming of political organizations composed exclusively of foreign born residents to interfere in the political affairs of this country.
 The American Alliance does not call in ques- tion the religious opinions or principles of any citizen, and American citizens, without re gard to old party ties, are cordially invited to unite with us in this movement.
 The national committee hereby announce . national conference on May 23, 1888, at the city of Washington, D. O., to take action relating to the presidential election of 1s88 All councils of the order have been directed to send one delegate from each congressional district of their re- spective states to compose this national confer ence.
 Charters for new councils will be granted free of expense to all American born citizens on ap- plication to the secretary signed by three per sons 2i years of age.
 The office of the secretary of the national com mittee will, until turner notice, be at s03 Walnut street room B. Philadelphia, where all core spondence should be addressed.
 HAMILTON c. DRAYToN, Chairman, New York. ABNER H. BRYANT, Secretary, Pennsylvania
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Lucky BaIdwin,s Horses Are Safe.

Lucky BaIdWfn's Horses Are Safe.
 DENVER, April 17.-A telegram from AL buquerque says that Lucky Baldwin's horses are corraled there in the fair grounds. All are in splendid condition, and they left this morning for Nashville. There is no truth in the reported wreck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
BURGLARS IN ANSONIA.
A Night Watchman Attacked and Fired
 at Four Times.

at Four Times.
 ANsoNIA, April 17.-Masked burglars undertook to rob the office of the horse railroad company. midway between An sonia and Birmingham this morning. Four shots were fired at the night watchman, Thomas Grady, who was attacked twice, none of which took effect. Brady's pistol would not fire. Help was attracted by the cries of the watchman and the burglars were chased across the lots, but escaped. Considerable money was supposed to be in the office safe and this led to the attempted burglary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
The Jury Must Decide.

LONG ISLAND CrrY, April 1.-The jury in the case of Louis Brewer, for assaulting his wife with intent to kill. reported that they had disagreed. The judge said the former trial had ended in disagreement, and he would not accept such result again. The jury was again locked up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
The Thomson Steel Morka rrouhle

The ThomsOn Stool Works Trouble.
 BRADDoCK, Pa., April 1.-The meeting of Edgar Thompson steel works strikers was att tended by 2,50O men. A resolution was adopted that unless some better proposition was made that no vote on the question of "work" or s'no work" would be taken. The meeting then adjourned with cheers. The meeting was captured by the Knights of Labor. All steel workers, police, clerks salaried men, bosses, stone masons and brick layers were refused admittance This action means shut down of the Edgar Thomson steel works until next year, unless Andrew Carnegie recedes from his present position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
New Cars for the Now York Central.

NEW YORK, April H.-Fifteen new and magnificent sleeping cars have just been de- livered by the Wagner Palace Car company for daily service between Chicago, New York and Boston, and between St. Louis, New York and Boston, over New York Gen. tral railroad and connections. These cars are the first instalment of seventy in the course of construction. The total order for new sleeping cars will represent a total e1- penditure on the part of the Wagner Palace Car company of nearly $1, 1,OO0,O0a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Keifor's Downfall.

MT. Keller, of Ohio, can not even get a district appointment to the Republican convention. No fall was ever more com plete and emphatic than that of J. Warren Keifer.-Kansas City Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Better and Worse.

NEW YORK, April r, g a. m.-Mr Conk- ling passed good night and took nourish- ment freely.
 II a. m.-Dr Barker reports MT Conk- ling not so well this morning and not so clear minded as last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Good bargains in Organs good as new, easy terms, B. Shoninger & Go. See adv. oh apters of "Retribution" by The Duchess.
 Allderige's patent finish is having very large run. Call at Gallery, Il Exchange Ilace.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Boston's Offer to Radbourne.

BOSTON, April 17.-It is stated on good au- thority that the managers of the Boston base ball team have offered Radbourne $2,OOO salary and $1OO for every game he wins as an inducement for him tc play the coming sea- son. If this offer is not accepted he must re- main idle, as they will neither release nor sell him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
On Their Way to See the Pope.

OH HUT U"9 ~ 5eO e110 OPo'
 NEW YORK, April 17.-On the Anchor line steamship Bolivia, which sailed for Naples, was party of 40 men and women from Mexico, who are on their way to Rome to pay homage to the Pope and pEesent to him valuable gifts from his Catholic subjects in Mexico Included in the gifts is Mexican gold bilagreed cross, set with diamonds and opals, and valued at $75, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Weather Indications.

For Wednesday, in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, eastern New York and in New England, slightly cooler, fair weather, with fresh westerly and northerly winds, backing to easterly and southerly, followed by cloudi- ness and rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
GONE TO CANADA.
A Prominent Pittsburg Banker Gone to
 Join the.-

Join the.-
 PITTsBURG, April 17.-John J. Hazard a prominent banker and teller of the Fort Pitt national band has fled to Canada. Officials of the bank have tried to keep the matter quiet and refused to give informa- ton as to the amount of money taken. It is reported however to be $40, ,OOO. Hazard is prominently connected and was former ly with Pennsylvania bank, whose failure created great sensation few years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Murphx conxert. the haul ro...r..

LOUISVILLE, April T.-Francis Murphy, the temperance apostle, held a meeting at the Louisville Baseball park yesterday. Every member of the Louisville club signed the pledge. Pete Browning was the first to put on the blue ribbon, and was followed by Tommy Ramsey. The Louisville club will now be known as the Blue Ribbon club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Kilrain Will Fight Ashton. NEW YORK, April 17.-Kilrain has accepted Ashton's challenge to fight for S, 900 and the championship, prize ring rules.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
If -.

Senator Ingalls, takes back nothing He would not take back good name-if he ever had one.-Exchan0e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

Smallpox in New York. NEW YORK, April 1.-Two new cases of smallpox were discovered yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17
Death of 8 Prominent Boston Man,

Death of 8 Prominent Boston Man.
 BOSTON, April 17.-Isaac w. Danfortb late of the firm of George H. Gray and Dan forth, commission merchants died yesterday, aged 62 He had been director in the Eagle bank for a number of years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-17

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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-04-26
THE OLD sCoToHMAN,s PRAYER,

WAS pleased the other day with a
story which an aged man told me about
an old Sootchman who was on his way
to some mission week services. The old
pilgrim was poor and i'll clad. and par g..
italy deaf, but he trusted in the Lord
whom he served, and reiOiced in His
kind providence. On his way to the
meeting he fell in with another Chris
tian brother, younger man, bound on
the same errand, and they travelled on
together. When they had nearly reach,
ed the place of meeting it was proposed
they should turn aside and have a little
prayer. They did so, and the old man,
who had learned in everything to let his
requests be made known unto God, pre-.
sented his case in language like the fol-
lowing:
Lord, we ken weel enough that I'm
deaf, and that want a seat on the first
bench if We can let me have it, so that l
can hear Thy word; and We see that my
toes are sticking through my shoes, and
therefore l want ye to get me pair of
new ones; and We ken | have nae siller,
and want to stay during the meetings,
and therefore l want We to get me IA
place to stay
When the old man had finished his
quaint petition and they had started on,
his younger brother gently suggested to
him that he thought his prayers was
rather free in its form of expression,
and hardly 80 reverential as seemed
proper to him in approaching the, Su-
preme Being. But the old man did not
accept the imputation of irreverence.
He's my Father said he, and he's
well acquainted with me, and l take
great liberties with Him.
So they went on to the meeting to-
gether. The old man stood for while
in the rear, making an ear-trumpet of
his hand, TO catch the words until some
one noticed him, and reckoning him for
ward, gave him a good seat upon the
front bench. A lady who had noticed
his shoes asked him at the close of the
service, Are these the best shoes you
havep
Yes said he, but expect my Father
will get me new pair very soon.'
Come with me- said the lady, and
will get you new pair"
Shall you stay to the end of the meet
ingP
i would, but l am a stranger in this
place and have nae siller.'
We'll, said she, you shall be well
come to make your home at my house
during the meetings.
The old man thanked the Lord that
He had given him all he had asked for,
and while his brothers reverence for
the Lord was right and proper, it is pos
sible that he might have learned that
there is a reverence that reaches higher
than the forms and conventiOnalIties of
human taste, and which leads the be-
lever to come boldly TO the throne of
grace, and to find all needed help in
every trying hour.-TThe Watchword,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-04-26

to tell you all the pride and comfort
took getting these things ready for John.
wanted him to have good dinner to
day. wanted him to know how | priz
ed his coming home and how proud |
was of my rebel But believe the good
Lord is in it all and that was to cook
all these victuals against this very time
of need. l wish, though had put pizen
over thCse pumpkin pies before left; it
would have been a sight cheaper and
surer than bullets for them red coats,
The last time John was home he melted
up all my pewter spoons but two, saying
could get along with wooden ones.
Then, as if conscience were getting in a
little work, she added, Maybe though,
the Lord don't honor fighting that way,
At this moment Cap began to bark;
the men grasped their rifles and the
whole camp was thrown into consterna
ton.
The crisp snow gave out the sound of
coming feet, and long whistle was fol-
lowed by a rush from Cap. Grandfath-
er's stalwart figure emerged from the
outside gloom into the circle of freight
and clasped grandma in his arms; she
was laughing and crying at the same
time. Grandpa had seen the quad of
soldiers in time Is evade them. He
knew they were merely on a raid foI
plumber and waited until he saw the
house in flames; then, under the lee of
the hill, he made for the lake, guessing
the fugitives would seek this belt of frs
up the shore.
The dinner now went on uninterrupt-
ed, with renewed Thanksgiving that all
we're safe. The stars twinkled and
blinked overhead, as much as to say.
Sleep we'll; we have our eyes open and
will guard you. Cap seemed to consider
himself on duty and no other sentinel
was needed. SO intelligent was he that,
when the two deputized to keep the out.
look from sheer exhaustion fell asleep,
he noiselessly made the round of horses
and camp without awakening them.
The next morning they retraced their
steps to their desolate homes. When
grandma came IN sight of where was
once their happy home nothing but
smouldering ruins we're left. The cows
and calves had been slaughtered or driv.
en- off, and so had the sheep, The only
living thing left on the premises was a
speckled hen that crept from beneath
the roots of an upturued stump, evident
Iy recognizing familiar voices and illus
trating the survival of the fittest.
Grandma got off her horse, and taking
a handful of the warm ashes from the
hearthstone flung them to the winds of
heaven, exclaiming:
So scatter and perish every red coat
and tory in New England! And l be-
queath my hatred of tyranny's rule as a
legacy to my posterity forever.
That night the young major who fig.
ured in the war of 1912 first opened his
eyes to see what was going on in the
world.
Fifty years after the majors record at
Plattsburgh the Northern newspapers
East and West on the same day an
nounced the death of Lieutenant Wilcox
of the Army of the Potomac and Colonel
Wilcox of the Army of the Cumberland.
The headlines read, Shot while on duty.
Il Woman's Journal.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-04-26
AN ACCOMMODATING STRANGER.

We were driving past Dakota set
tiers house when he came out and said:
Surveying mother road
No.
Amt l swaI. told the old woman
we got TO move the house again.
Had trouble with the railroad sur
veyors
Yes, been sn kin my house round all
summer. First, some ten men come
along in a buggy. set up some long, slim
barber pole lookin' sticks, stuck up
three legged dummy, bumped down
and squinted through it. and then says
they: Old hose, you got to move your
house bout four rods, cause we're going
to run the track of the Dakota and Gum
Weed Fork railroad right through here
So you moved il
Pulled her right out o. the way. l
amt the man to hinder no public i'm
provements. Then some more come
along an squinted an peeked around an
says they: Mister Granger, we're sorry,
but we'll have to trouble you to yank
your bones round bout six rods to the
south. l made line and we yanked
her.
Didn't that settle it?
ANOs III bbuI a "tth. caught bOUlt
more men squintin an | called the boys
an we put jackscrews under the house
an then asked the fellows where she
should go. Jes' haul her bout quarter
of mile due south, old man, says they,
an fore night mean the boys had her
hauled. left the wheels right under
it that time an told Ike not to unyoke
the oxen,
You didn't have to move again?
Yes, but | did. Next InOrnin fore we
was up long come committee from
town an condemned the house an or
dered me to move 1t inside of 10 minu es
to make room for the Great Dakota an
North Pole route. We hooked up an
was shaking it along while my wife got
breakfast, when down come a big fat
man with half dozen double chains an
began giving me Hail Columbia fer
drivin' crost the right T way Of the
Great Dakota an Oshkosh road, an
while / was poundin' the oxen the sheriff
threatened to arrest me for obstructin'
the depot grounds of the Great Dakota
Open Air Blizzard line. j.s' managed
to git my house off on to piece of gov
eminent land an then set an watched
the surveyors coming on the run for the
next week.
Didn't any of the roads build:
Oh, no, no: they tell me down town
that they all got their stock sold to East-
ern spectators, so there ain no need o.
building. Wbew, but you Orter see the
little pine stalks stuck in my place; you
can't walk 'crost it in the night 'thouJ
falling down fast'n you can get up
! Chicago Tribune.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-04-26
THE HEROIC SACRIFICE OF A
CHILD.

In the Bodlenian library at Oxford is
a most touching record of heroism and
self sacrifice on the part of child-a
record to touch ones heart with its
pathos. The tower door OF St. Leonard's
church. Bridgewater, England, was
left open and two young boys, wander
ing in, were tempted to mount to the
upper part and scramble from beam to
beam.
All at once a joist gave way. The
beam on which they were standing be-
came displaced. The elder had just
time to grasp it when falling, while the
younger, slipping over his body, caught
hold Of his comrades legs. In this fear
full position the poor lads hung, crying
vainly for help. for no one was near.
At length the boy clingiDg to the beam
became exhausted. H could no longer
support the weight. He called out to
the lad below that they were both done
for.
Could you save yourself if were to
loose your replied the little lad.
L think could returned the older.
Then good by. and GOD bless you =
replied the little fellow losing his hold.
Another second and he was dashed to
pieces on the stone floor below. HIS
companion climbed to a place OF safety.
Il Baptist Weekly.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-04-26

A popular Newfoundland clergyman,
IN prayer before the sealers, just before
heir departure for the ice. said: For.
bid, o Lord, that any seals should be
brought within their reach on the Sab
ba b Day, lest they should be tempted
to trangress; but il they should be
brought into contact with them on that
day, Thou knowest the weakness of our
poor fallen nature; and also how poor
they are, and how many hungry ones
there are at home. and should / ey take
seals, mercifuly forgive At another
time he prayed: Have mercy, o Lord.
on the country, in the crisis through
which it is now passing; and if con-
federation would be for the benefit OF
the people, and would tend to life them
up. o let no enemy have power to keep
it back; but IL confederation would be
an injury TO the people Of this land, let
no power be allowed to force it upon
u.s.