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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
FEDERATED LABOR.
Preparing to Establish n Defense Fund. Laws Restricting Child Labor Wanted.

Preparing to Establish a Defense Fund.
 Laws Restricting Child Labor Wanted.
 ST. LOUIS, Dec 13-After the minutes had been adopted President Gompers an nounced the special committee on the ''eight hour day." John S. kirschner, of Philadelphia; William J. Dillon, Pittsburg; Henry Emerich, New York; Frank K Eos ter, Boston; w. M. Martin, Pittsburg; Alex ander Johnson, Straitsville, O., and w. H. Kliver, Chicago.
 But little business was done before recess, after which the first thing that was done was to read a communication from the sheet iron and cornice workers of Kansas City, declaring their intention to immediately affiliate themselves with the Federation. A communication was also read from the Oyster Dredgers' Union of Baltimore asking the Federation's influence against the brutal ity of captains; also from the Denver Trades assembly, asking the indorsement of Capt. William N. Meredith, of that city, for the position of public printer at Washing ton The treasurer submitted his report, showing cash on hand, Dec. l, 1887, $2, ,605; received during the year, S4, 512. 55; expenses, S3, ,933.6 Balance on hand, S604 95. Since the report was made up about $500 has been received by the treasurer
 The committee on defense fund reported, favoring the levying of strike assessments on all affiliated unions, President Gompers took the floor in support of the report. He recom- mended that instead of taking the popular vote upon the question it should be voted on by unions as a body. This brought out the conditional point that the matter must be submitted to the individual members After considerable debate, in which it was plain that the delegates were unanimously in favor of establishing q method of procuring strike funds from the affiliated unions, the subject matter was referred back to the committee, as it had been amended so much that it was not in good shape
 The committee on organization reported favoring the appointment of organizers and the immediate strengthening of the weaker unions. One delegate declared that there were 90,000 unorganized coal miners in Penn sylvania, and that they were at the mercy ot the employers; they should be solidly organ ized at once. The report also favors the amendment of the constitution of the United States and the passage of national child labor and compulsory educational laws.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-FLOUR-Closed dull, but steady, and without material change; fine grades of winter, $275D3.10; do.spring, S2.S0AS; super fine winter, B. 25@365 do spring, $3.5o14; extra No. spring and winter, $3.5004; city mill extra, S5 1O@5 25 for West Indies. Southern flour closed steady; trade and family brands, $4. 10D6 R Axss1
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active. In the early morning prices were irregular, fluc- tuatng frequently, but later on there was a brisk buying by the shorts and sharp advance, and the market closed strong and A01c. higher. Spot lots closed steady. Spot sales of No. red at $110@1.12; extra red, S1.10; No. red, $1.o5D 1053z; No white, S105D1 .06; state white, SIC 106; No. 9 red .winter, Dec, $l.051S; do., Jan.. S1O61a; do., Feb, S1.oS; do., March, $1o916.
 CORN-Options were moderately active and closed steady at a slight decline in Dec. and Jan Spot lots closed weak. Spot sales of No. mixed at 460l471sc.; No. white state, 4715c.; rejected 37c.; steamer mixed, 4415G14434c,; No. mixed Dec, 4534c.; do., Jan, 46c,; do., Feb, 46Ssc.
 OATS-Options were quiet, closing steady al about last nights figures. Spot lots. closed dull 3 do., 346D3415c,; Mo- mixed, 32c.; No. do S0St 03l3Sc.; No. mixed, Jan, 311ac; do., Feb. 3214c.; No. white, Jan, S5c.; do., Feb. S5s4c.
 RYE-Dull. a
 BUTTER-Quiet, but steady; eastern cream cry, 30@S2c,; western do., 3o@S1c,
 CHEESE-Steady; New ork factory cheddar 1134012c.
 EGGS-Steady; fresh eastern tlrsts, s30a4c Canadian irsts, aasls@ asc,; westernfrsts, ssc.
 SUGAR-Raw easier; fair refining, 54c; s6 tes centrifugal, 614c, Refined quiet; cut loaf ant crushed, sj4o,; cubes, 71sc.; powdered, 71sO7Ssc. granulated, 7A@T3Sc,; mold A, T2c.; confection CTS A, 714c. ;scoffee standard, 7c.; coffee off 611-16QD6S4c.; white extra c, 61s@6 9-16c.; extr' c, 6ls@6ssc.; c, 5 1s-1605 1d-16c.; yellow, s1s0 11-l6c.
 coTToN-spot closed steady; middling up lands. 9SSc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
OLD COLOROW IS DEAD.

The Famous Ute Chief ana Mufoerer
 Falls a Victim to Pneumonia-Scenes at
 His Death-Laid by a Stream to Die.
 WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-A telegram re- ceived from Fort Duchesne, U. T., announces the death of the notorious Ute Indian Chief Colorow from pneumonia Colorow was 10 years old. He was the leader in the terrible Meeker massacre, and also in the Colorow war in Garfield county year ago. Since this last outbreak he has been under military surveillance. A month ago he took cold, and pneumonia resulted. He will be succeeded by Sapovanaro, chief of the Uncompaghres.
 Colorow had been feeble for some months, and he obtained permission to go with few of his followers to the mountains south Of the post during the summer months, to try the effect of the cool atmosphere of a higher altitude few days ago it was announced that he was very sick, and the physician at Ouray was sent for to attend him. He soon saw that pneumonia had fastened upon him, and so told the old chiefs friends. Great consternation was at once apparent. The squaws of his tribe stole off to the willows on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Phil Daly Is All Right,

NEW YORK, Dec 1S-The reported serious illness of Phil Daly is without foundation Last evening and all day yesterday the hero of the "badger" game walked about his apart ments in the Strathmore flats. He was suffering from fever Tuesday, but it en- tirely abated yesterday. The 16-year-old daughter of Daly last night said that her father was almost we'll, and would be able to be out in few days He had neither brain fever nor erysipelas, as reported, but had been suffering with slight fever, which had entirely left him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
A sw,tcbman,s Horrihle Death.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13--William Newman, 29 years old, switchman on the Third avenue "Ln road at One Hundred and Six teenth street, was run over and instantly killed while walking the track between his switch house and the One Hundred and Eff teenth street station about 7:3O o'clock last night His body was horribly mutilated and both legs and arms severed. The dismem- bered parts of the body dropped to the street below, and blood trickled from the ties like rain drops, sending thrill of horror to the pedestrians who happened along
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
A Mad NTOther'S Act.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-During a fit of in. sanity brought on by puerperal fever Mrs Caroline Schmidt yesterday afternoon threw herself and her two children from out of the windows of the fourth story tene. ment at 4S4 East Seventy y-sixth street, which the family occupied. The children were Jennie and Emil, aged respectively 8 years and 1 year. Jennie was killed in4 stantly, her neck being broken, but Emil, the baby, whose skull was fractured, fingered an hour longer before giving up his little life. The woman will probably recover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Trotting Horse Breeders.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.--The National Asso- citation of Trotting Horse Breeders were in session at the Fifth Avenue hotel Most of the time was taken up in an effort to settle the question of the difference between .'tin cup" records and those made in public con tests by trotting horses A number of prop ositions were made looking to the ignoring of all records made against timer or in pri- vate, but the meeting was unable to agree on the subject, and the whole matter was finally referred to the executive committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
THE LAST GREAT STORM.
VSSiSnce of November's Tornado Equaled,
 but No Disasters Reported.

but No Disasters RePcrHeu.
 HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, Doc. 13.-A gale, equal in violence to that of Nov. 9, swept the coast There were but few vessels off the cape, and thus serious marine disasters will be few. Two fishing vessels were seen driving before the wind, but they may have made port safely.
 PRovINcETowN, Mass, Dec. 1S,-A heavy easterly gale, accompanied by rain, set in. It was rough night for the life saving patrol, but no wrecks have been reported yet Several vessels put in here for safety
 CHATHAM, Mass, Dec. 13-The coast was swept by tornado, which was accompanied by a heavy rain. Much damage has been done The beaches were submerged, and the life saving patrols could get but short dis tance from their station in either direction It is feared many small vessels were caught between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Cod. Fences and trees which withstood the Novem- Der gale were blown down. The storm has passed out to sea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
The Birmingham Tragedy.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 12.-The coro ner's jury in the Hawes murder case re. turned verdict that Mrs. Hawes and the girl May came to their death at the hands of R. R. Hawes, and that Albert Patterson and Fannie Bryant were accomplices. Two more warrants were issued charging Sheriff Smith with murder, and he is again in jail The prosecution will try to prevent his re. lease on bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
The President Will Pardon Hopkins.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec Extension Examiner G. M White, of this city, has received per. sonal letter from President Cleveland asking him to make careful examination of Hop kins, and he intimates that he would be i'm. mediately pardoned if the report of the ex, aminer warranted such action. Dr. White has replied that under his present condition Hopkins could not live more than forty days, and strongly urged immediate pardon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Prepared for the Emergency.

CLINTON. Mass, Dec. 1S.-The admiuis- tration of the estate of the late G. Walton Goss has entered suit in the sum of S20,0O0 against Dr. Charles Brooks, a warm personal friend of Goss, who is said to have caused the death of the latter by accidentally ad. ministering to him dose of poison. When the papers were served it was ascertained that since the death of Goss, in June, Dr. Brooks had transferred his property to his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
On Business Cares Intent.

"That gentleman who just passed us," re- marked Brown to Robinson, II have met several times, and if he notices you at all he looks you square in the face. like that style of man."
 'Yes," replied Robinson, "he is boss bar Der and probably wants to see if you don't need shave. ."-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
ThR ROYcR Trial.

WILLIMANTIC, Conn.,, Dec. 13.-The trial of Cashier Royce for falsifying the accounts of the Savings bank of this place and en- bezzling it's funds was begun yesterday, and number of expert bookkeepers and ac- countants, as well as officials from New York banks, whose paper Royce had altered, testified for the prosecution. The trial will last for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
A City Bankrunt.

NEW ALBANY, Dec. 13.--New Albany is overwhelmingly in debt, and the probabili- ties are that the city will soon go into the hands of a receiver. The city council has held a secret meeting for the purpose of taking action in the premises The city's ex- penses have been for the past ten years in ex- cess of its revenue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Weather Indications. Rain or snow; northwesterly winds.
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 OnOtatiOns.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Dee. 12.-Money closed at 21S per cent. The lowest rate and the highest 21S per cent. Exchange closed quiet; posted rates, 4s5GD S91a; actual rates, SS1S for 60 days and 4.SS34Gt4S9 for demand, Governments closed steady; Ecurrency 6S, 119 bid; As, coup, 127s4 bidi 41ss, do,, l0S bid,
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 11S@117; Union land grants, 1020105; Union sinking funds, 11S@121; Centrals, 113@116.
 The stock market, after some hesitancy and ir- regularity during the first fifteen minutes of busi. ness, became strong and advanced uninterrupt- edly until midday, when prices were 1s to 21s per cent. higher than the closing figures. The market was dull during the last half of the day, but prices continued strong to the close, when, in most cases the top figures were current. The advance for the day ranged from A to 31S per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 2s5, AS shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
His Home Ruinea by Death and Crime

His Home Ruined by Death and Crime
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec 13-A month ago there was not brighter, cosier home in Philadelphia than Otto Decherts, at No. 2,647 North Ninth street. Now two of Dochert's little children are lying dead there, third is at the point of death, his wife is prostrated with grief and pechert himself is 9 prisoner in Moyamensing on two charges of stealing diamonds from his employers, A. P. Fritz, of No. 720 Sansom street, and Joralemon & Diesinger, of No. 729 Sansom street. He was to be tried Wednesday, but on account of his afflictions the case was post poned His sole request was for permission to attend the funeral of his children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Notice to Restore Rates.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-An official notice has been sent to all railroad companies in the west and northwest to restore all passenger rates to the former basis. The order will take effect in ten days, and all companies will respect it. This notice is said to be the outcome of Judge Cooley's address before the associatiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Invented by a Bankers Wife.

The wife of a New York banker has in- vented a machine for making wire rope, the patent of which she has sold to g San Fran cisco firm for $25, 900 cash and a royalty. The way she came to hit upon this was from a device she used to twist her worsted.-Chl- cago Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

Near Laredo, Mex, there has just been dis covered the remains of concrete dam across the Rio Grande, evidently built in that time wherein the record runneth not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
District Attorney Sellers Resignation.

WASHINGTON, Dec 13-The president has received the resignation of United States District Attorney Emery B. Sellers, of the Indianapolis district, but has not yet ac- cepted it, and does not wish to do so. The attorney general has telegraphed to Mir. Sellers, saying that the president joins him in requesting withdrawal of his resigna- tion. It is regarded as particularly unde- sirable that District Attorney Sellers should retire while the election frauds cases are yet pending, and while the case against Col. Dudley is in state of doubt and uncertainty. In his resignation Col Sellers recommends as his successor Thomas Sullivan, a young Democratic lawyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Postal Card Paper Knife.

A good substitute for a paper knife is a postal card, or any card of similar thickness, or even less. For cutting magazine leaves it answers all the purposes of knife. Its effectiveness is surprising.-The Writer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
4 woman.s Sweet Revenge.

"I saw a lovely bonnet in a window to- day" said Mrs. Spite. ''It just became me and was a real bargain"
 Did you buy it9''
 "No. I let that Miss Vandewater take it, because knew it would make her look per feet fright"-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
The Ionrest Word i'm Enrlish.

Which is the longest word in the English languagea Smiles" because there's mile between the first and last letters. Christian Register. The Register has probably forgot ten the word beleaguered. There are three miles in league-New York Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Busy, but Not with Politics.

NEW YORK, Dec 13,-Russen B. Harrison, son of the president-elect, was absent iron, his hotel the greater part of yesterday. Callers upon him at the Gilsey were numer. ous, but nearly all went away without seeing him. MT. Harrison passed the greater DOT tion of the day attending to business con- nected with the cattle ranch in which he is into taS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Unable to Collect.

Magistrate ito Chinamam-Whati is your complaint against this young mana
 Chinaman tunable to collect laundry bi1D He too muchee by-and-by.-Harpers Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Expenses of the Fisk Campaign,

PrTrsBuRG, Dec 1S-The executive com mfttee of the Prohibitionists met here and settled up the affairs of the campaign. The treasurer reported that s32, ,0O0 had been ex. pended for campaign purposes The southern WinkaEs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
Her Murdered Husbands Evidence.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, Dec, 1s-In the trial of Mrs Johnson for the murder of her hus! band, at Holland, an ante mortem statement by Johnson was produced, to the effect that his wife had tried to poison him, and had given him something that made him sleer unusually sound on the night that he wa, shot
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13
In tho Marriage se,vice.

About as useless thing as there is in this world is the word ''obey" in the marriage service. The bad wives won't obey, and the good ones never give their husbands occasion to command them. - Martha's Vineyard Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

De Baan's Extradition Warrant Issued.
 OTTAWA, Dec 1a-The warrant for the extradition of De Baum, the defaulting teller of the National Park bank, New York, wal issued from the department of justice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-13

It is neither wise nor healthy to seek for autumn leaves in the vicinity of an anacon- da's nest.-Harper's Bazar.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
tn. Difficulties Of Getting Married.

A"0 A1AUaCO4tAU0 u UotCsnB g0AIFleUs
Before Light yesterday morning the
Probate Judge was awakened by gen
tleman from Highwood who wished tc
see him on urgent business. On arising
with much excitement, a young gentle.
man informed him he wanted marriage
license. Rebellious thoughts came into
the Judges mind as he thought Of riding
down town before light to obtain two dol:
lars for the county. But his sympathies
after hearing the young mans story, pre-
vailed and he cheerfully complied. Il
seems the gentleman had gone to Fort
Benton for license and found out that ii
could not be used in this county. chad
missed the afternoon train for Great Falls
and had taken the morning freight and
was obliged to 60 out on the morning
stage for Grafton, sixty miles away, and
then travel = long distance across the
country and get married today. The hour
had been set, the clergyman would be
there and the friends had been invited.
In 4 short time the license was made out
and the expectant bridegroom went on
his way rejoicing, and by noon today two
happy hearts will beat as one.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
The Governors Report.

The 0overnor's Report.
The report Of Governor Leslie has been
received. It Is full of interesting facts,
among them We note his excellency from
careful estimates made in each county
considers the population 10000,
The average yield Of wheat, oats, pota-
toes and cultured grass in ~ was not
equalled by any other State or Territory.
Two million acres of land have been
homesteaded or pre-empted in three
years. The commercial operations last
year amounted to $49y000,00O. The in
come from the sale of wool, sheep,
cattle and horses amounts to 81, 100000.
The assessed valuation is $89, 100000.
7 The schools are literally supported.
Laborers are paid higher here than any
where else. Many of Montana1s men
who handle millions and command long
lines Of railroad were laboring men
twenty years ago. v
Extensive reduction works at Helena
and Great Falls have given q new i'm
pulse to mining operations. The value
of mining productions this year is $751;
100000. He recommends the enlarge
ment of the penitentiary, a post Office for
Helena and Butte and = new land dis.
trict.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
HER sE.

ehe lived and laboeed midst the lowliest thin.a.
wa3ed It my side md talked, and oft did MI
Tne GRACIOUS hours that friendly twilight brings
"nh tol. naught questioning II good or III
"efe hefs; soft mllabies she crooned at eve.
L1e poppses' breath falling down tenderly
% infant eyelids that say sports would leave
TO nestle close and sleep upon her knee.
Aef mo M ooaoeless and commonplace,
Devoid OF poet7-1 thought It 80,
FOR Was blind. and could not see the grace
That grew through common duties; now know
Since she b gone from me and all her cares,
Ientettafned an angel unaWares.
American NaRazine
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
OF Importance.

OF Importance.
There are many young men and women
in every city and town of Montana who
should attend, during the winter months,
some good and practical school. The
best and most thorough school of business
and training is the HELENA BUSINESS
COLLEGE at Helena, Mont, conducted by
professors who have had practical ex-
perience for years in training the youth
for useful career. Before deciding to
go to q college find out whether or not it
has received the indorsement of business
and professional men in the city it is do
ing its work. If 1t has strong home en-
dorsement you can feel assured that that
is the school for you to join.
Send for circulars and testimonials Of
the Helena Business College. Address,
H. T. ENGELHoRN, Prin.
Helena, Mont.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
Tho Now CITY OfIicials.

Pat Sweeney has long served the coun-
ty as under sheriff and will make an ex-
cellent City Marshall. John Hurley was
first class deputy Sheriff and his stall
wart frame will strike terror to all evil
doers in the city. Alex. G. Lux will keep
our streets and highways in first class
condition and he cannot commence work
.py to soon. ]. G. Hunt has long been
connected with the fire department and
will brush it up and put it in running Or
der,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
Storm In the East.

NEW YORK, November 26.-The firot
snow storm of the winter, which has been
raging in this city and along the seaboard
of the New England and Middle States
today, has been of blizzard vigor. In toe
harbor several ships dragged their anchors
under the force Of the storm and were
towed to safe anchorage with great diff
Guilty.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. November 26-
The storm today brought. in an extraor-
dinary high tide with q tremendous sea.
A great deal of damage has been done
along the ocean boulevard.
New YORK, November 25.-A dispatch
fromthe.signA Office at. .WaaA'nston says:
The gale reached veiotaly e. etgAsy
miles per hour at Block Island this after
noon.
CANAJoHAR1E, N. Y. November 25.--
At Z o'clock tonight Mohawk valley was
four inches under snow and the storm
was still prevailing. The Erie canal is
filled with boats, stalled or fearing to
move.
Boston, November 25.-Six inches Of
snow has fallen in Eastern Massachusetts
and is blown into drifts and wires are
down. In New Hampshire five inches Of
snow has fallen, and the same il true Of
Vermont. AT Salem, Mass, the storm was
the worst in years.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1888-11-28
COURT MATTERS.

In the district court yesterday in the
case of Territory vs. William Russell, In
dictment for grand larceny. True bill
against defendant returned by the Grand
Jury.
Territory vs.. Degaspar Camille, indict'
ment for grand larceny. Bill returned by
Grand Jury against defendant.
Territory against the same defendant
petty larceny. Bill returned.
Territory of Montana vs.. John Tough,
indictment for grand larceny. Bill llagainst
defendant returned by Grand Jury.
T. C. Power & Bro. va. John Ganter.
Judgment by default entered.
Mary Wilber vs.. John Ganser. Judg'
ment by default entered.
In the suit Of Quail W. Ellis, the de-
murrer was sustained.