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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
CONDENSED NEWS,

Mrs. Zeera Waters, of Bloomington, Ills. was accidentally shot and killed by her 16- year-old son, who was cleaning a revolver.
 Charles Frederick Herreshoff, the famous builder of boats, died in his residence at Bristol, R. l., of pneumonia Saturday. He was in his S0th year.
 A Franco-Russian company has been or ganized to connect the Black and Caspian seas by canal Forty million roubles will be required for the work.
 William Welch, of Marblehead, Mass. has been held in $500 for burglary His plunder consisted of two pots of beans.
 Disastrous prairie fires are raging in Mon- tana. An area of sixty miles has been burned over.
 dent of the Roseland Ills, bank, will amount to S10,OO0
 Frank Dodge, of Brnttleboro, Vt, has been placed under $1 900 bonds on a charge of manslaughter in causing the death of Miss Knapp, postmistress.
 Jennie Mckenzie, l7-year-old girl of Kan sas City, in initiating a contortionist, put both feet back of her head, but in attempting to remove them dislocated her thigh
 A permit has been granted to Rev. w. F. Davis to preach on Boston common. He has just been released from jail for violating the ordinance prohibiting preaching without a permit.
 Prince Bismarck intends to resign as minis ter of commerce.
 The German East Africa company has sub scribed $7, 900 to the Emin Boy relief fund.
 The opposition of the Sioux chiefs to the treaty opening their reservation continues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
SHARP CANADIAN CRITICISMS.
The Retaliation Move Looked Upon Simpl,
 as Political Measure.

TORONTO, Sept. 1.-The Globe refers to the passage of the retaliation bill by congress in the following terms: t'The whole business is disgraceful to congress. Canadians must just possess their souls in patience, hope for the best and influence Ottawa as much as possible to do whatever may honorably be done to avert the threatened evil It is not improbable that the politicians of the republic may be brought up with 8 round turn by the decent element of American people. Surely public opinion in the United States is not so degraded that the country can be carried into course of wanton aggression by two sets of contemptible politicians competing for the hoodlum vote"
 The Mail says: "Unfortunately great majority in the United States, as in every other country, are consumed with party hatreds and blinded hy.party jealousies. In the eyes of such the presidents adoption of the policy of retaliation appeared laudable or otherwise, according asIit is viewed through Democratic or Republican ,spectacles. It re- mains to be seen what eoIese Mir. Cleveland will pursuen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
VETERANS IN A SMASAUP.
Two Killed and Several Injured-Othe1
 Passengers Killed and Injured.

Two Killed and Several Injured-Othel
 Passengers Killed and injured.
 CLEVELAND, Sept. IA freight train on the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio rail road ran into the rear end of an excursion train at Rittman Station, O., killing four persons outright and injuring twenty-five others, three of whom have since died The special train had been stopped by an accident in deep cut and on a curve The freight came down grade at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour. The passengers saw their danger ant nearly all of them succeeded in escaping from the cars, but as they were scrambling up the embankment the wrecked cars toppled over them. Nearly all those who were injured were struck by flying debris. The names of the killed are: Barney Balinger, Gallon, O., engineer of the freight, who jumped against the bank and fell back under the wheels of his own engine, his head being cut off; William Cochrane, Caledonia. O., brakeman of freight train, killed outright John Shook, Youngstown, O., member of Tod post G. A. R.; Samuel Brace, Youngs- town, O., member of Tod post G. A. R.
 The injured are: Miss Ina Tucker Austin town, O., seriously hurt internally, since re ported to be dead: Miss Given Garfield, O., seriously hurt and since reported to be dead !; Charles Hogle. Youngstown, O., member of LOU pOSt ". A. 19.> iS DIoheil' bdlllel MIC Faddan, Youngstown, O., member of Tod post G. A. R., back injured; Thomas Mar land, Youngstown, O., member of Tod post G. A. R., both legs injured; Mrs. Sarah Mar win, Youngstown, injured about the head; Mrs. D. Callahan, Youngstown, injured in the breast; Mrs J. L. Botsford, Youngstown, leg injured; !; Mrs. Jones, Youngstown, injured ill side and foot Mrs. Snyder, Youngstown, injured in side: Mrs. pr. Hughes, Berlin Center, O., in jured in side; Mrs. Dr. J. $. Cessna, Canfield O., injured ill leg and side; Mrs. Hugh Man chester, Cantield O., both legs broken; Jones Netf, Austintown, O., injured in head and legs: Eli Netf, Austintown, O., head injured :; L. Nichols, New Lisbon, O., injured ill head leg and breast; John Gault, Jackson, O., seriously injured: Mrs. Mcfarland, Colts vile, O., slightly hurt; Mrs, Wilson, Sharon, Pa, wife of the postmaster, injured ill back and hip, and has since died P Gerhardt Gallon. O., cut in the face; William Ludt leg broken; Mrs. Acott Wilson, seriously in iured and will probably die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
\ Bankers Suicide.

PENNINGTON, N. J., Sept 11.-Much excite ment was caused in this place when it became known that William P. Emery, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of the village and president of the Hunterdon County National bank, had been found drowned in a. cisternsaeass his house. Mr Emery, who had been in failing health for some time, left his room at his residence and went down stairs Some time later his absence was discovered, and a search was made about the premises. It was not long before lis body was discovered in the cistern. It is supposed he threw himself into the cistern while temporarily deranged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
A Naturalization Bill.
MT. Oates Offers an Amendment
 to the Existing Law.
A BAR AGAINST CRIMINALS.

It Gives United States District and Circuit
 Courts Exclusive Jurisdiction Aliens
 Must Show a Clean Record and Wait
 Five Years Before Becoming Voters.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 11-Mr. Oates, of Ala bama, introduced bill in the house to amend the naturalization laws of the United States very materially. 1t gives the district and circuit courts of the United States ex- elusive jurisdiction and provides that no alien who has been legally convicted of any infamous crime or misdemeanor, involving moral turpitude, or who has immigrated to the United States in violation of the laws thereof, or who cannot speak the English language and read the constitution of the United States in English, or who is poly gamist, anarchist, socialist or communist, or 1 longs to any society association of such shall be naturaliZed. Nor shall any alien be naturahzed who has not continuously, for SIX years next preceding naturalization, re sided within the United States.
 Every alien who desires to become 8 citizen shall make a petition of his declaration of in- tention in consonance with the above re- quirements, and shall renounce forever his allegiance to any foreign prince or potentate, and declare his allegiance to the United States.
 Five years after such declarations any alien may become citizen, provided he or she has not been convicted of a crime or infamous of fense by the courts of this country since the filing of the declaration of intention to be- come a citizen, The petition must be passed by the court the same as any other cause, and all the requirements must be met if the naturalization is allowed. A severe punish ment is provided for false swearing in con- nection with naturalization
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Lester Wallack's Funeral.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The funeral services over the remains of Lester Wallack took place at the Church of the Transtiguration, on Twenty ninth street, between Madison and Fifth avenues. The body of the veteran actor was brought from Stamford on the 9 40 train At the Grand Central depot, awaiting it, were the pallbearers. Behind the coffin, as it was borne from the train, came Mrs. Wallack, supported on either side by her two sons, Arthur and Harold She was very feeble, and before she got to her carriage tainted At the church a large crowd had gathered but no one was admitted until the actors and actresses who came had been seated
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-FLOUR-Steady; winter wheat extra, $315Ql5,65; Minnesota do., $3.1O@ 5.65. Southern flour steady at 3.1505.65.
 WHEAT-Optionsc closed weak. Spot lots closed weaker. Spot sales of No. 1 red state at $1 .02@ 1.03; No. do., S1; Mo- ? red winter, 9s15c.; un- graded red, S5@951ac.; No. red winter, Sept, 991sc. do., Oct, $1003s; do Nov, $1.011&.
 CORN-Options closed moderately active. Spot lots easier Spot sales of No. mixed at s5O 553sc.; ungraded mixed, 54@54szc.; No. mixed, Sept, 5434c.; do, Oct, 545sc.; do., Nov, 54ssc.
 OATS-Options closed moderately active, but easier. Spot lots dull and lower Spot sales of No. white state at 43c. No. do. 3s0Ss13c.; No. mixed, Sept, 3Os4c.; do, ,IOct., SO14c.
 BARLEY-Dull and nominal.
 LARD-Closed strong; Sept, S1O.25@1030 Oct, $10. 10D1015; Nov, S9.35.
 SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, 7-18c 96 test centrifugal, 5-16c Refined firm; cut loaf and crushed. Sssc.; cubes, &c.,; powdered, 7zS@Sc.; granulated, 7ss07 11-16c.; mold A, 79zc confect1oners' A, 75sc.; coffee standard, 7Ssc |; coffee off A, 15-16@7c.; white extra C. 67s07c i; extra c, 6S406Esc.; yellow, 606 3-16c.
 BUTTER-Firm; state, 14@24c; western, 13@ 23c.
 CHEESE-Weak; state 70ec
 EGGS-Dull; state, 1916020lSc.; western, TO 1914c.; Canada, 19@19l5c.
 COTTON-Spot 1-1sc. higher; middling up lands, 10lfc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Flood in Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. 1.-The Savannah river has flooded this city. Heavy rains have brought the river up to the highest reg ister since 1S40. The water rose rapidly and stopped the cotton factories in the western end of the city, and transformed the business and residence portion into islands Broad street, four miles long, is in a fine boating condition. Stores are flooded from one to two feet Wires down in many direc- tions, and not single train will leave the city tonight. One man is reported dead from fright and all old colored fishmonger was drowned on Ellis street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
The Election in Maine.
A Hard Fought Battle Between
 the Two Great Parties.
LARGEST VOTE IN MANY YEARS
Both Parties Show Gains-Republicans Claim a Plurality of 20, ,OOO-They Elect the Entire Delegation to Congress and Most of the Legislature.

PORTLAND, Me, Sept 1.-The Maine state biennial election occurred yesterday, and a governor, four congressman, thirty-one state senators and 151 state representatives were chosen, as were the county officers in sixteen counties. The last legislature stood Senators -Repubhcans, 9; Democrats, 1. Represent atives-Republicans 122; Democrats, 27; Pro hibition, 1; Independent, l. In 1884 the Re publican plurality for governor was 19,745, and for president 20, ,064
 The vote for each party in 1886 stood: Re publican, GS,991; Democratic, 5, ,2S9; Prohibi- tion, 3,S6S, and scattering, 23
 One hundred and ninety towns give the Republicans IS, ,333; Democrats, 36, ,261; Prohi- bltionists, ,554; scattering, S52. In 1886 these towns gave the Republicans 1O92; Demo crats, :3077; Prohibitionsts, ,, 14O, scattering, 2s. Republican plurality, F, OFF, against 8 ,015 i'll 1SS6. Republican gain, 4,057
 The election was very exciting, the heaviest vote ever known ill the state being thrown The political managers made superhuman efforts to get every man to the polls.
 In this city, where Congressman Reed and Mir. Putnam live, the excitement was intense all day, and last evening the streets were thronged with people shouting the names of their favorites, From all over the state come similar reports of excitement.
 AUGUSTA, Me, Sept. 1.-The perfect weather and the intense interest of the people on the questions at issue has brought out an unusually large vote.
 Reed, Dingley, Boutelle and Milliken, the four Republican congressman, have been re- elected by largely increased majorities
 Returns have been received from more than half the towns in the state Taking these for basis the total vote will be IA, GOO, divided follows: Burleigh, SO,OOO: Putnam, 60,O0; Cushing, 5000; Simmons 1O0.
 MT. Blaine last night telegraphed Gen. Har- risOn as follows:
 Returns up to o'clock indicate that the Repub- lcan candidate will have more than O. 900 plu- rality over the Democratic candidate the largest majority since 1886. The Prohibition votes off everywhere. JAMES G. BLAINE.
 Chairman Manley sent the following tele- gram to Chairman Quay:
 We have carried the state by a plurality ot 10000. Have chosen the entire delegation in congress. Reeds majority will reach 2,5)O The majorities for Dingley, Boutelle and MiliGen will exceed 6000 respectively. We have chosen every senator and nearly or quite four-ffths of the representatives in our legislature, and have car ried every county in the state on the popular
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
THE FEVER STILL RAGING.
Small Decrease ln the Number of
 Deaths and New Cases--Urgent Need of
 More Nurses-Sudden Deaths.

A Small Decrease in the Number of
 Deaths and New CaAes--Urgent Need of
 More Nurses-suddeA Deaths.
 NEW ORLEANS, Sept1 I1-There were re- ported for the twenty four hours thirty two new cases and five deatiss. Total to date 632 cases IFS deaths.
 Edgar Davidson, agent of the East Tennes- see system, died suddenly, having had re- lapse due to getting wet in Saturdays storm while sitting near window. He had been convalescent J. L. McKinnon, a clerk, in Marvin's shoe store, was taken sick Sunday morning and died at night. The rapidity of the disease i'll such casesis attributed to the storm, which also retBrds or prevents many recoveries. W. w. Douglas, city editor of The Metropolis is sick Mr. Carter, editor of the same paper, has recovered. These are the only newspaper men that have been attacked, except MT. Kittle.
 Many responses to the appeal for aid con stantly arrive. The remittances range from twenty-five cents up to hundreds of dollars. The mortality at St. Luke's hospital seems unduly large, and few cases will be sent there hereafter, Extensive additions being made to the Sand Hill hospital Two nurses at St. Luke's were taken sick
 The story of the finding of five corpses in hut near St. Augustine, proves to be canard. Many deaths might be prevented if there were not lack of nurses TSe death of Rev. J. H. Sharpe was the result of an ignorant negress nurse, allowing him to take hot bath and then bathe his feet ill ice water and put ice on his neck. He died an hour after ward. Many other deaths can be traced to lack of proper care. The nurses from New Orleans had to be sent to hospitals, leaving the sick at home still inadequately attended A corps of nurses will arrive to-day from Charleston, sent at the expense of the people of that city. Two hundred more are needed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
4 System of Brigandaee,

It is noted by many papers that the system of brigandage known as tipping" has been worse than ever at the resorts this summer In many hotels a bell boy doesn't expect to move for less than 10 cents, and as you are likely to employ different boy every time, you soon begin to dread asking for anything. The head waiter of 0 summer hotel was re- gently asked by g2est why the walters were so slovenly and insolent. "Oh, we'll, !" was the reply, II expect if you would lay down S2 bill by your plate every Sunday morning, as the other gentlemen do, you would find them all right understand you have only been giving 50 cents week. New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Weight of Women,s Dresses,

A London paper recently made some ex- travagant statements as to the weight of womens dresses. The fact is that the ordi- nary costume worn by woman of medium stature IS remarkably light. Very few weigh over nine pounds, dresses of silk and Jet being the heaviest dress of cloth and Jet averages about six pounds, a long velvet dress Tor evening wear about five, cloth winter dress five, tailor made dress abont six pounds and wrap of solid jet three pounds, while a dress of surah silk weiebs somewhere in the neighborhood of three and one-half pounds only. Summer dresses weigh from half pound to two pounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
The Veterans in Camp
Columbus Overflowing with Old
 Soldiers.
AMPLE PROVISIONS FOR ALL.

Over 15O,OOO Visitors in Ohio's Capital
 and Hundreds Coming Every Train
 Hearty Welcomes to Gen. Sherman and
 Commander Req.
 COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 11.-During the past twenty-four hours the railroads unloaded their freight of veterans and their families, until now the city is jammed, and yet only half of the crowd is here. A close estimate of the number of visitors already in the city places it at over 10000. The western dele gations of members of the Grand Army far exceed the eastern boys. They come in thou sands. So far accommodations seem to have been provided for all. The arrangements are excellent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
DEMOCRATS AT BUFFALO.
Nearly All On Hand and Ready for the New York State Convention-Scarcity of Accommodations.


 New York State Convention-Scarcity ot Accommodations.
 BUFFALO, Sept. 11.--An is activity at the Democratic headquarters preparing for the reception of delegates to the convention. The reception committee is having a difficult task to provide accommodations for the delegates, and many will have to take pot luck :" With the combined influxes to the fair and the convention the city is taxed to it's utmost, but Buffalo people are nothing if not hospita- ble, and latch strings will be found on the outside everywhere. About everybody here has made up his mind what the ticket will be. There was some talk yesterday that Assemblynan Sheehan's friends were making effort to elect him temporary chairman but Mir. Sheehan mOdcSJly says he is not looking for the honor State Committeeman Gen. Doyle was busily engaged making final arrangements in Convention hall, and every thing will be in first class order when the doors open tomorrow. Tammany Hall, which arrived to-day, constitutes the advance guard of the Democratic host. They were 9uartered at the Genessee, as are also Kings county Democratic club, county Democracy and Gov Hills managers. The Gov. Hill 1t the Tifft house
 State Treasurer Fitzgerald will also be at the Titft The Pilsener club, of Troy, 15( strong, will stop at the Mansion
 Chairman Murphy, Secretary Meyer and Clerk Defreest arrived last night, and have headquarters at the Genesee
 There is no talk of any one but Hill for governor, and the general opinion appears to be that Lieutenant Governor Jones and Judge Gray will be the other candidates. So far as the nominations are concerned the convention will be quiet one, but the platform is ex- pected to give rise to warm discussion Yet it is predicted that the convention will be en- tirely harmonious and will finish it's business and adjourn sine die Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Schooner and All Hands Go Down.

CHICAGO, Sept 11.-A telegram from Port Huron states that the schooner Cheney Ames has foundered ill Lake Huron and that all hands went to the bottom with her The news was reported by the captain of the schooner Oliver Mitchell, which was in com pany with the Ames at the time of the dis aster. No further particulars have been received. Both the Ames and the Mitchell were bound down the lakes from Chicago with grain The Ames is owned by Capt. P. Meyers, of Chicago, and her crew is composed of Chicago men. Capt. Meyer is here visiting his family, having left his son in commane! of the vessel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.

September Report of the Department of
 Agriculture-A Fair Showing.
 WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The report of the department of agriculture for Sept 1 makes the average condition of corn 942; wheat 77.3; oats, SIP; rye, BPS; barley, S69; buck wheat, 93. z; potatos, 91.6, and tobacco ST.
 The returns show but very slight falling off from the exceptionally high August report of maize, the general average having declined but one point during the month. The loss is almost entirely in one state, Kansas where drought and hot, dry winds caused decline of II points since last report. This high av- craze of condition has been exceeded but once during the past ten years, in 1885, when it stood at 95, and the largest crop ever grown was harvested. In the seven corn surplus states the average of con- dition is 95 as against GA at the same date in 1887. The averages of those states are: Ohio, 99; Indiana, 99; Illinois, 9S; Iowa, 90; Mis- souri, 92; Kansas S0, and Nebraska 97 In other states of large production it is New York, 92; Pennsylvania, 9S; Virginia, 92; Texas, 96; Tennessee, 93; Kentucky, 95.
 The average condition of spring and winter wheat harvested was T.3, against s2 last year and SIS in 1886. In 1885 it was 72 and in 1884, 9S. The winter wheat states show a slight improvement over the last report of condition, in July, but there has been seri- ous decline in the spring wheat region of the northwest; chinch bugs were again serious evil in portions of Wisconsin and Minnesota while unreasonable rains at and after harvest materially lowered the condition in these states and in portions of Iowa. Frost be- tween the 16th and 18th of last month did some injury in the Red and Jim river valleys The averages of the principal states are: Winter wheat, New York, S6; Pennsylvania, 92; Tennessee, 96; Kentucky, 90; Ohio 6O; Michigan, 7S; Indiana, 64; Illinois, 72; Mis- souri, 75; Kansas, 90; California S5; Oregon, e4. Spring wheat, Wisconsin, IS; Minne sota, 70; Iowa. 73; Nebraska, 80; Dakota, 7s
 The general average of oats at time of har- vest points lower than at last report In only one year since 1881 has the September report made condition less than go, 1887, when it was S34. The decline this year was mainly in the spring wheat region of the northwest, and on account of rust and un- favorable meteorological conditions at time of harvest. State averages are: New York, 93; Pennsylvania, 96; Ohio, 95; Illinois, 92; Indiana, 93; Minnesota, SO; Iowa, 73; Dakota 90 Barley has declined slightly, while buck wheat shows small improvement Potatoes have fallen off less than } points during the month, and condition is generally high in all sections. Last year there was decline of F points during the month, the September average being 67.3. Tobacco shows a slight improvement, mainly in the cigar leaf states
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Canada's Growing Deht.

OTTAWA, Sept. IA revised statement published by tho government shows that for last fiscal year there is deficit of $S33, 900 in the Dominion treasury and net surplus of 5000 GOO. The national debt of the Dominion is placed at S2s5, 900 OOO, or S6O per capita, an increase of SIS 3,90O, 900 during the year. Com pared with the debt of five years ago there has been an increase of 42 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-11
Ives and Stayner in a Hurry.

CINCINNATI, Sept. IA demurrer to the indictment of Messrs. Ives and Stayner, charged with misappropriating the property of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad, was set for hearing yesterday, but the defendants astonished the prosecution by withdrawing the demurrer and insisting upon an immediate trial. The prosecution used every means for delay, and finally succeeded in postponing the trial until Saturday, when a i1ry will be called