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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
A Mothers Terrible Suffering.

JAMAICA, L. l., March 24.-During Mon days blizzard last week Mrs Fritz Hoffe, a farmers wife, gave birth to child while unattended, the nearest neighbors being snowbound, and her husband having come to this village through the storm at great risk, but being unable to induce a physician to go to the farm. Hoffe returned home with some medicine, but his wife grew worse, and Tuesday he repeated the terrible journey, the physician again refusing to ac- company him. On reaching his home again he found that his wife had borne a second child. Hoffe now journeyed to the village of Woodhaven, and returned with a physi- clan, but the woman's sufferings had been too great for endurance. Pyemia set in, followed by lockjaw, of which she died Wednesday. The twins are still living and may survive
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
General Markets.

NEW YORK, March h23.-FLOUR-Closed steady at previous prices; winter wheat extra, $2 9O05; Minnesota do., S2. 90G4.90; city mill do., $450G 4.75, for West Indies; Ohio extra, S2 90@5. South ern flour closed quiet; common to choice extra, $3.30@4.90.
 WHEAT-options were moderately active. Dealings were heaviest in May and June. These months absorbed almost the entire speculative interest. The tone was weak. and prices closed NQ11c. lower. Spot lots were very dull, and closed unchanged Spot sales of No. 1 red state at 921S093c.; No. do., 9o14c.; No. red win ter 9OlSc.; ungraded red, SS091c.; No. g red winter, March, SS 1516c.; do., April, S916c.; do, May, 89c.; do. June, SS1zc.
 CORN-Options were fairly active. At the opening prices were firm, and advanced fraction ally, but this was subsequently, lost and the close was weak at 1S03zc. decline. Spot lots closed mixed at 6l1kc.; No. mixed, May, 6Sc.; do. June, 5Sc.; do., July, 573sc. bid.
 OATS-Options were dull and easier, but closed without decided change. Spot lots closed flrni and 1zQl1Sc higher. Spot sales of No white state at 411H142c.; No. 2 do., 8s040c.; No. 2 mixed, March, s6s4c.; do., April, Sc..
 RYE-Dull state, 75c.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Dull; mess, $1476015.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, $7.o0; March SYST; April and May, $7.79.
 BUTTER-Dull; western creamery, 140slc.; state 11(030c.
 CHEESE-Dull; state factory, ek012yzc.; western do., 111k011Nc.
 EGGS-Firm and fairly active; state. lSc.; western, 173zG1Sc.
 sUGAR-Raw dull; fair refining <3z04 ls-16c.; @ test centrifugal, 61<c. Refined steady; cut loaf and crushed 73zc; cubes, 7c.; powdered, 7c; gran- ulated, 634c.; confectioners' A. 63sc.; standard gic.; coffee Of A. 60e1Sc.; white extra C. Etc; extra Q. H60s3to.; yellow, 5gS0S1n 3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Hungary's Sufferers by Flood.

VIENNA, March 24-Terrible distress pre- vaiD throughout Hungary in consequence of the floods. The rains have ceased and it is hoped that the crisis is past. The entire country in the vicinity of Bekes will resemble a lake until late in the summer so great is the depth of water. It is impossible for the water to return to the river, which is higher than the land, and the distress is thereby prolonged and intensified. Emperor Francis Joseph has donated S, 900 as the nucleus of a fund for the relief of the inhabitants of the flooded regions. The Szamos river has de- stroyed thirty-nine villages and the Raab has inundated six.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
PATRIOTIC BoULANGER.

He Withdrew from Politics Rather Than
 Suffer Disgrace and Exile.
 PARIS, March M.-The withdrawal of Gen. Boulanger's candidacy in the several depart ments where it was propossd to run him for the chamber of deputieswas due to the fact that the general received . quiet warning on Tuesday that if he persisted in his efforts to secure election to the chamber he would be deprived of his grade in the army; that his commission would be cancelled and that his exile from the country would be among the not very remote possibilities The character and origin of this warning was at once com municated by Boulanger to Deputy Laguerre and others, and they decided that for the present at least it would be expedient to lower the generals political colors The court of inquiry to investigate the case of Gen. Boulanger with reference to his candi- dacy in the recent elections has been formally constituted. Gen. Boulanger has arrived here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Investigating the Sugar King,

Investigating the Sugar King.
 WASHINGTON, March 4.-Claus Spreckles, the well known California sugar refner, tes- tified before the house committee on manu- factures yesterday regarding sugar trusts and the effect they have upon the sugar market. He was not in trust, but was a few days ago asked by John B. Searles to come into the trust MT. Spreckles said the trusts pulled and cornered the sugar market, but all he could learn from MT. Searles when asked what benefit to refner was to be had by entering a trust was that sswhen you are in the trust you are in the trust" MT. Spreck- els favors tariff or bounty production to American sugar industry, and said the United States could in time produce sugar enongh for the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
THE FUNDS DISAPPEARED,
AND CASHIER ROYCE WILL PROF.
 ABLY BE ARRESTED.

The Peculiar Transactions of Q Bank
 Omcial Leads to . Shortage of $780,
 900 in the Accounts-Running the In-
 stitution Regardless of Orders.
 WMLIMANTIc, Conn, March 24-A finan. cial climax that has for long time been pending was reached yesterday in the affairs of the Willimantic Savings institute. A short age or misappropriation of the banks funds to the amount of $150, 900 is found, owing, it is said, to series of transactions by Treasurer H. F. Royce. It is alleged that the transac- tions of Mir. Royce are tantamount to de falcation.
 A brief history of the case may thus be given: When the present board of directors was chosen, in June, 1886, they soon found that Treasurer Royce was floating about $152, coo of accommodation paper for New York parties, whose names are not now given. In October, 1886, the directors passed a resolu- ton directing that this paper, as fast as it matured, should be taken in. In this way the amount was reduced to about $S2, ,0O0
 The directors also discovered a system of floating checks between Willimanttc and New York, amounting to anywhere from $1OO,OOO to $500, ,OO0 per month, all of which was done by Treasurer Royce without the consent of the directors. Measures were at once taken to stop this. A year ago the bank received an application for $70OOO loan on the real estate of the United States Stamping company in Portland, Conn. The directors found the loan would not be safe for over $35, 900, and no loan was authorized. On the next examination it was found that the $7O,- 900 loan had been made on a mortgage of that company's property, but no record of the mortgage could be found, and it was subse- quently found that the whole property was covered by prior mortgages. The efforts of the directors to collect on this loan have failed, but it is expected that something will be realized.
 Yesterday the directors suspended Treas urer Royce, and voted to scale the deposits l5 per cent. Frank F. Webb, assistant treas urer, was chosen to succeed Royce The bank commissioners pronounce the institution sound after the 15 per cent. scale. It is said criminal proceedings will be instituted against Royce at once
 The bank has taken advantage of the law requiring four months notice of withdrawal of deposits, and yesterday refused payment and closed its doors to business Affairs will probably be strengthened out in a few days There was 8. slight run on the Dime Savings bank in the afternoon by some nervous per- sons, but all claims were promptly met, and the excitement soon subsided. The deposits of the Willimantic Savings institute aggregate about $500, ,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, March 23.-Money closed at per cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate was 2lS per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates 4.S61S14SS15; actual rates, 4.s664 S6L for sixty days and 4SSG4SS14 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s 120 bid; As, coup, 1858 bid; 416s do., 10616 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 1130116; Union land grants, 10S0106; Union sinking funds, 114@116; Centrals, 113@116.
 The stock market was very active during the first hour this morning. In the first half hour there was considerable pressure to sell, and a decline of 4 to N per cent resulted, but this was fully recovered by II o'clock. After II o'clock the market was exceedingly sdull, and at noon prices were but little changed from those of last night. There was little news of a kind calcu- lated to affect values. The most important item received was that the "Soo" line had agreed to advance rates in conjunction with the other granger lines on next Monday. This will remove the last obstacle to the ending of the rate in the west. The trading during the afternoon was fairly active, but prices were not so we'll main- tained. There was considerable pressure to sell at times, and in the absence of any decided sup port prices declined to the close. The final prices were generally 1s to 1A per cent below those of yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Collision, Death and Disaster.

Collision, Death and Disaster.
 PTTTsBURG, March A.-Fast express trains Nos and collided on a sharp curve near Rock Point station yesterday. Cyrus P. Gray, baggage master on No. 1, died shortly after he was taken from the wreck. George Orr, engineer of No. l, is reported fatally hurt; William Banker, engineer of Mo- 6, is badly but not fatally hurt; Thomas Brough, fireman on No. 6, badly hurt; John Reynolds, fireman on No. 1, seriously injured; Martin Hartman, passenger, leg broken; Frederick Grace, passenger, leg bruised and head cut; James Connolly, conductor of No. 1, bruised and cut; James Bonner, conductor of Mo- 6, shoulder dislocated and arm cut; Albert Reinhart, news agent, back injured. A num- Der of other passengers were more or less bruised and cut.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
MISS PeARsoN's ESSAY.
te was Pronounced the Best, but She
 Did Not Get the Prize.


 BOSTON, March A-In Harvard university Inc Bowdoin prizes are the highest rewards attainable for English dissertations and they range from $100 downward, being accessible so all students of the university, undergradu- ate or graduate. This, of course, excludes the young lady students of the Harvard an- oex, which has no organic connection with the university.
 By an accident an essay on the subject, "The Roman Senate Under the Empiren written by Miss E. B. Pearson, was submitted to the judges, Professor Torrey and Young Without the identity of the writer being dis covered the judges awarded the essay the first prize of $100. The essay was signed merely ''E. B. Pearson" The class and department d the university were not designated, as is required, and Professor Torrey expressed some surprise that the author of SO able an essay should not have complied with pro- vision so simple. He searched the catalogue d the university for the name E. B. Pearson, and on not 6nding it somebody gave the sug- gestion that this person might be discovered in the annex. In this way the fact came out-the author was young lady.
 So the essay of Miss Pearson was necessarily ruled out of the list, and prize of s75 was awarded to young gentleman instead, while Miss Pearson dropped at once from the Bow doin prize of S1OO to the humber Annex prize of s3O, thus paying $70 outright for the privilege of being woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Charged with selline Bogus Coupons.

Charged with Selling Bogus Coupons.
 NEW YORK, March Civilian Ledyard Ellsworth, 51 years old, of 241 West Forty second street, was arraigned at the Yorkville police court yesterday on charge of selling coupons of the North Al .ntic Steam Trans portation company, which is said to have no existence. MT. Ellsworth, who says he is a broker, acknowledges having sold the cou- pons and claims that the company has a legal existence, and that the coupons are worth their face value. He was remanded MT. Ellsworth was once United States consul in Egypt,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24

Canada's Canal Scheme Abandoned.
 OTTAWA, March A-The Dominion gov. ernment, it is understood, has abandoned, at least for the present, the scheme for the con struction of canal on the Canadian side at Sault Ste Marie. It is also said that the government brought forward the scheme in the first place to influence the result of the fisheries commission by showing that Canada would pursue policy of absolute independ- ence of the American canal system in the event of an unfavorable settlement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Saved by Oil.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 24-The Bos- ton yacht Iroquois arrived here Wednesday, having MT. Goodwin and Mir. Agassiz, of Boston, on board and reported terrible passage. Capt Norton thought the yacht would be lost in gale off Henlopen- As a last resort he used oil, which had a wonderful effect in lessening the force of the waves and saved the vessel. The captain says that in thirty years sea life he never saw so bad al storm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Rfval Demonstrations.

DUBLIN, March M.-The Home Rulers of Dungannon vented their enthusiasm over the action of Mir. T. w. Russell, Unionist member for South Tyrone, in voting against his party on the question of the second reading of Mr. Parnell's arrears bill, by burning tar barrels in his honor and repeatedly and heartily cheer ing him. In contrast to this demonstration. the Orangemen of South Tyrone assembled in the streets last night and burned MT. Russell in efigy for his Maitorous conduct toward his constituents in deserting his party to vote with it's enemies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Fatal Railway Accident.

PORTLAND, Ore, March 24-A north bound mixed freight and passenger train on the Portland and Willamette Valley railroad was derailed fourteen miles south of this city The passenger coach rolled down an embark ment of fifteen feet, smashing it into kindling wood. Conductor A. K. Colborn was thrown forward on his head, fracturing his skull, and he will probably die. Ten passengers were injured, including three ladies, but none of them seriously. Two car loads of cattle were killed. The cause of the accident was hroken rail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
The Case of Gen. Faulkner.

BUFFALO, March A-Gen. Lester B. Faulkner, director, and Leonard Kuhn, cashier of the defunct First National bank of Dansville, were brought here yesterday charged by Receiver Bingham with embez- clement. Faulkner is charged with embez- zling $50, ,0OO, but is believed that the figure will reach $150,000. Kuhn is charged with taking S1O,0OO, but it may reach $2O, ,OOO Faulkner was bailed out for $2O,OOO, and Kuhn for 5000, and the case set down for Tuesday next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Knocked Out i'm Four Rounds.

BROOKLYN, March M.-Jack Hicks and Jack Delaney fought with hard gloves last night in this city, Hicks being knocked out in the fourth round. Hicks weighed 124 and Delaney 12S pounds The fight, though short, was one of the severest and bloodiest seen in this vicinity for a long time. Hicks received the worst punishment, and the blow that finally knocked him out left him insensible until after the call of time Delaney is only 19 years old and Hicks A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Important to Inyestors.

DETROIT, March A.-The opinion of Judge Jackson, of the United States circuit court, in the case of the common stockholders of the Flint and Pere Marquette railroad was handed down yesterday. The holders of the common stock, by the decision, obtain control of one-third of the road, worth $31, ,OOO, ,0OO, and right to vote The court holds that the purchase of the Port Huron and North western railroad is illegal. The stockholders are also awarded deficiency dividends due them from 1881 to 1886, amounting to $500 OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Chicago,s Striking Painters,

CHICAGO, March 24-The relations be- tween the painters and their bosses continue on strained footing. There is now no inn mediate prospect of settlement of the strike, and both sides appear to consider prolonged conflict probable. It is uncertain yet how far building operations in general will be affected this spring by an outbreak of the strike fever The carpenters are nearly cer- tain to go out, but in the other principal trades there is general tendency to avoid the troubles of year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Emperor Frederick Takes the Oath

Emperor Frederick Takes the Oath.
 BERLIN, March A.-An imperial decree has been issued authorizing Grown Prince William to represent the Emperor in the transaction of official business in the event of Emperor Frederick's inability. The Prussian ministers went to Charlottenburg at noon yesterday, and there held it's first council since the burial of the late kaiser. King Frederick presided and took the oath, which the constitution requires the ministry to wit ness A proclamation granting amnesty to political offenders is in course of preparation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24

Hardship Because of a Snow Blockade.
 LIBERTY, N. Y., March 24-There is much destitution and suffering in thls section of Sullivan county and at points north on ae- count of the deep snow. Roads are not broken and the supplies of hay and feed for stock are rapidly diminishing Poor people are suffering for the necessaries of life. Hay is from SIS to $2O per ton and farmers can be seen carrying it on their backs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Jake Sharp Again.

NEW YORK, March "A = Ex-Alderman Waite and Delancey Nicon were in confer ence with District Attorney Fellows yester- day. It is said that the topics discussed were ex-Alderman Fullgraff's sanity and another trial of Jacob Sharp. District Attorney Eel lows says one of the indicted boodlers will be tried in April Ex-Alderman Cleary is thought to be the man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
cHAskA AND HIS BRIDE.

Miss Fellows Determined to Wed Her
 Indian Lover Tomorrow.
 PIERRE, D. T., March A.-To-morrow is the day set for the marriage of Miss Cora Fellows, the pretty, infatuated and deter mined school teacher at Swift Bird, to Chaska, the big Sioux Indian, in whom ordinary white people can see no traits that would call for admiration.
 The postponement of the wedding to March g, which Miss Fellows friends fondly hoped would evolve some means of breaking off the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Overtaken by the Flood.

ST. JOHN, N. B., March 4.-Recent rains and thaws have swelled the streams and rivers throughout the province, and there is much anxiety lest last years floods shall be repeated. There have been similar washouts on the New Brunswick railway and many highway bridges have been swept away. Two men named Alcorn, father and son, while driving along road, were overtaken by the flood from South Branch Oromocto and swept off and drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
r,,a santences Confirmed.

DUBLIN, March 24.-Decisions on the ap- meals of MT. Patrick O'Brien, Luke F. Hay den and Garrett M. Byrne, members of par Eament, from their sentences to imprison- ment were rendered at Athlone yesterday. The sentances were confirmed, and MessrA O'Brisn and Hayden will have to serve thres wputbs aud M. Byrne four months h 5ail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
shot the Wronp Man.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 24.-A shooting occurred last night in saloon on Union street, which will prove fatal to a gambler named William H. Norman. The shot was fired with a Derringer by Melvn Walker, and intended for Jesse Trinum, a man with whom he had just had fight. The bullet missed Trinum and struck Norman in the left temple.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Victorious Plasterers.

BUFFALO, March 24-The union plasterers of this city yesterday demanded nine hours work, with the wages formerly paid for ten hours. Several of the large employers con. ceded the demand, and it is expected the others will do the same
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
scoureed by White Cans.

CoRYDoN, Ind, March A.-The Crawford county White Caps have opened the spring campaign by giving George Parker 100 lashes. Twenty White Caps took him from his bed and gave him five lashes each. He weighs 18O pounds and is good man physically, but offered no resistance. He was recently mar ried, and the charge against him was that he made his wife support him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
George Gould Was Not Interviewed.

NEW YORK, March 24-vice- President Hopkins, of the Missouri Pacific, stated to a United Press reporter yesterday that there was no truth in the statement that there was decided disagreement between George Gould and the other directors of the road The decline in the stock was due to newspa- per attacks and the fact that there was no one here to protect it. For the past six years the road has earned 10 per cent on its capital stock. The same percentage was earned last year, and the question to be decided at the next meeting of the directors is whether the usual dividend should be declared, cut down or passed altogether. The annual report of the company has been misrepresented The alleged interviews with George Gould are bosh. Jay Gould arrived last night, and the directors are to-day considering the semi-an- nual dividend
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
TWO THEATRES BURNED.

The Central and Comique, Philadelphia,
 Gone up in Smoke.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 24.-At 8 o'clock this morning fire broke out in w. J. Gil mores new Central theatre in Walnut street, the greatest variety theatre in the country. The theatre is totally destroyed entailing a loss of nearly $1,0O0,O00, Theatre comique in the rear of the Central was also destroyed. Loss $25, ,000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Death in a Ball Room.

BOSTON, March 24. - Nellie Mcleod, aged 20, while dancing at the Waverly house, Charlestown, last night fell to the floor. Three physicians, who were among the dancers, hurried to her aid, but found she was dead from heart disease
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
THE THAMES REGATTA.

The Cambf1dge CreW Beats the OxfOrd
 Crew bv Five Lengths.
 LONDON, March 24.-The annual race be- tween the Oxford and Cambridge univer- sity crews was rowed this morning over the regular course on the Thames and was easily won by five lengths by Cambridge. The record now stands, Cambridge 21 vic tories and one dead heat, Oxford 8 vic tries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
Part of the Menagerie at Large.

NEW YORK, March 24-A large mad tiger cat. frothing at the mouth, entered the cafe of the Central Park hotel last evening, terri bly, frightening the ladies present. by its wild yells and it's springing about the tables. Charles Craig, proprietor of the hotel, was severely bitten, and his face and hands torn by the crazy beast, which finally escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24

Conductor and Engineer Responsible.
 GRAvENHuRsT, Ont, March 4.-The coro- ner's jury in the case of the accident on the Northern railroad Thursday rendered @ yer dict holding Conductor Glassford and Engi- neer Forster of the snowplow train responsi- ble for the deaths of the five men who were killed in the accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
A ramous Merchant Gone.

NEW YORK, March M-D. D. Acker. of the extensive wholesale grocery house of Acker, Merran & Condit, died last night of pno,1nnria
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24

Death of B Railroad Superintendent.
 BOSTON, March 24.-Edward Moves, su- perintendent of the Maine Central Road is dead, aged 72 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-24
The Weather.

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New Eng land, warmer, partly cloudy weather and fresh southerly winds, followed by rain or