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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
FOREPAUGH COMING.
A Menagerie, Circus and Wild West
 Show all in One Performance.

A Menagerie, Circus and Wild West
 Show all in One Performance.
 Adam Forepaugh's great show will be the only one that will visit New England during the season, Barnum & Bailey's show going west. MT. Forepaugh's agents have been busy as usual looking for ad- ditional wonders and performers. The big show starts on it's tour this season with many new attractions and is better equipped than in any previous season It will arrive in this city on three special rail way trains and will pitch the mammoth tents on the west end meadows June 4. This year it includes the wild west show, led by the "Evil Spirit of the Plains" Dr William F. Carver, the champion shot of the world. Feats of this part of the show will be Clusters Last Charge" and the Mountain Meadow Massacre" in which will be introduced a band of Indians and cowboys. In the circus ring will appear the best known performers that money can procure. There will be trained wild beasts, a new feature of which will be the famous boxing elephant, John L. Sullivan. The menagerie will contain nearly every known species of animals, including the finest living specimens of the hippotamus, rhi- nocerous and sea lions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
HE oIsLIKEs GOVERNOR GRAY.
Mcdonald Says His Nomination for vics
 President Would Defeat Democracy.

Mcdonald Says His Nomination for vios President Would Defeat Democracy. CHICAGO, Ills, April 26.-A special from Indianapolis to The Globe says that The Sen tinel prints an open letter from Hon. Joseph E. McDonald to his Democratic friends in Indiana After alluding to his long service in the ranks of the Democratic party, his usual presence at their conventions, and to bis probable absence next Thursday, be says: 'I know of no reason for this defeat except that it was we'll understood that did not favor the movement inaugurated some time since to put the Democratic party in Indiana into the novel and false position of actively seeking the second place on the presidential ticket, and especially as it was known, also, that if I went into the convention as dele gate l would oppose every movement looking to that resultn
 He then declares that he feels too great an interest in the future of the Democratic party of Indiana to be silent upon so grave a ques- 6on, and says:
 'I cannot believe that the representatives of that party who meet here this week will sacrifice its honor and its dignity to the ann bition of one man.n
 He then argues that the St Louis conven; ton should be left free to act for the best in terests of the party, and declares that he
  position who should become actively candi- date for it. Mir. Mcdonald declares that he will never again become a candidate or an applicant for any office, and that he speaks only for the welfare of the party. Concluding, he says:
 President Cleveland will undoubtedly be renominated, and will be elected unless weighed down by running mate such as the movement in this state in favor of Governor Gray proposes to furnish him. The Demo cratic party of Indiana has it in its power to carry the state, but has no margin to spare in vain endeavor to feed the insatiate am- bition of Governor Gray, whose political record shows no higher purpose or aim than personal aggrandizement, and whose cry since he has connected himself with the Democratic party has been that of the horse leech, and whose plate, like that of Oliver Twist. is always held up for more"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
MT. Voorhees, secured the floor, and read a

MT. Voorhees, secured the floor, and read long speech from manuscript. He said the issues which the two great parties would pre- sent to the American people next November were plainly laid down. An extensive dis cussion of the tariff in the senate and house left no doubt as to the attitude of the Repub- ican party on that question, and it had at last been forced to admit that taxation was not to stop at the revenue line of the govern ment, but to be turned loose without limit and without shame on the labor of the peo- pie for the purpose of enriching favored few-a syndicate of devouring, nsatiate monopolists.
 The position of the Republican party, he said, might be described thus: First-Taxa- tion not to be limited by the expenses of the government, but to be left unconfined with vSw to the protection of manufacturing monopolists. Second-An the protection given and all it's profits to enure to the further enrichment of capitalists, but not a dollar of it to laboring men and women. Third-That if any reduction of taxes was to take place it must be on liquor and tobacco and not on the necesSaries of life.
 Referring to the charges that the Democrats in congress have been hostile to Union sol- diers in the matter of pensions, he insisted that the Democrats had been liberal toward them in the extremest sense. Referring to the criticisms recently made in the senate by Senator Ingalls, upon Gems Mcclellan and Hancock, MT. Voorhees, reviewed the services of those two generals during the war, and dwelt upon what he alleged was the injustice with which Mcclellan was treated because he was a Democrat. MT. Voorhees, declared that at Antietam Mcclellan saved the Union. He spoke of Gen. Pope as "vapid" and in competent.
 Senator Voorhees, then reviewed the his tory of reconstruction, and denounced the Republican administration of southern state governments.
 MT. Voorhees closed very eloquent speech with the prediction that the verdict of the people next November would be that there had been honest, capable government for the last four years, and that it should be con- tinued.
 On motion of MT. Frye the conference re- port on the bill for congress of American nations in 1887 was non-concurred in, and a new conference ordered
 The animal industry bill then came up, but was laid aside temporarily, and the unearned land grant bill was taken up and discussed until o'clock, when the senate adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
NEW HAVEN'S BIRTHDAY.

She Was 25O Years Old Yesterday-Pro-
 cession :snd Exercises
 NEW HAVEN, April 26.-Yesterday was a big day for New Haven It was its 25Oth birthday. From early morning the streets were thronged with visitors. The procession was an hour in passing a given point. It consisted of the militia, the fire department, civic societies and many private citizens in carriages. The procession was reviewed by the governor, the mayor and members of the city government of New Haven.
 After the line of march was completed, the commemorative exercises were held in Centre church, a church that is old as the town. President Dwight, of Yale, acted as master of ceremonies The exercises opened with an organ selection, followed by prayer by President Dwight; singing and reading of hymns then took place. The oration was de- Ivered by Henry T. Blake, and the exercises closed with the. benediction by Rev. Mir. Phelps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Pennsvlvania Retail Grocers.

W1LKEsBARRE, Pa., April 26-At the state grocers' convention resolution was unani- mously adopted boycotting wholesale manu- lecturers of soap who peddle their goods from town to town and house to house. The mem- bers of the association pledge themselves not to handle goods of manufacturers who retail their goods. A resolution condemning the Mills tariff bill and any reduction in tariff rates was introduced, but was referred to a committee for the sake of harmony. An at tempt will be made to kill the resolution in committee. A resolution recommending that the tax be taken off all home manufactured liquor and tobacco will probably be adopted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A BIG SUIT DECIDED.

An Albany Bank to Recover About
 $15O,OOO.
 NEW YORK, April 26.-In the suit of w. Anderson, receiver of the national bank of Albany, N. Y, against Nissan Whitney & company, brokers of this city, to recover $225, 1000 paid them by the defaulting Presi- dent George H. Warner a verdict was rendered this morning in favor of the bank for $1O3, 900 and s46, ,0OO interest. The re- ceiver claimed the brokers had guilty knowledge of Warmers peculations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Tbe Troub1e Practically Over.

BRADDocK, Pa., April 26.-The great Edgar Thomson steel works started up as usual yes terday morning, and everything is quiet. Two hundred men have been refused employ ment since the works were started, Superin- tendent Jones saying that he prefers to give former employees reasonable time to return. The company has no fear of coke supplies being cut off through strike of the cokers. There are about $50 men at work. As re- suit of meeting between Superintendent Jones and strike leader, it is now considered that there will be speedy settlement of the troubles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Poisoned Himself.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Abraham Mer- ritt, aged 50 years, retired dry goods mer- chant of New York, committed suicide last night with laudanum at the Fifth Av- enue Hotel. He was prominet Grand Army man. --.
 Letters were found on his person show ing that business troubles had led to the set. The letters indicated insanity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Says Governor Hill Has Not Declined.

Says GOvernOr Hill Has Not Declined.
 BUFFALO, April 26.-An Albany special to The News denies the story telegraphed Tues day to the effect that Governor Hill had told Col Tomlinson, of The Omaha Democrat, that he HilD was not a candidate for the presidency, and furthermore would willingly lead the New York delegation for Cleveland. The special further says: ''Col. Tomlinson is not the editor of The Omaha Democrat, but The Kansas Democrat. He was in Albany last Thursday, but the governor had barely time to shake hands with him before starting on his Buffalo and Jamestown trip. Not a word of conversation passed between them. Col Tomlinson left Albany Thursday after noon n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
New England Lasters' Convention.

BOSTON, April 26.-The New England Lasters' Protective Union convention opened here yesterday. The usual committees were appointed, and the semi-annual report of the secretary and the treasurer were referred to the proper committee for examination. The convention has representation from many cities outside of New England, and is the largest and most important ever held by the craft. Its session will continue four days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
The Hawley-Barnum Shooting Afrair.

The Hawley -Barnum Shooting Affair.
 DANBURY, Conn.,, April 26.-William H. Hawley, the druggist, who shot Virgil E. Barnum some weeks ago, was taken to the police station. He has been confined in his bed since the shooting, owing to wound re- ceived from Barnum. He was arrainged on a charge of attempted murder, and pleaded not guilty. He was held in S2, 800 bail for examination, in default of which he was sent to iail Barnum is better.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A MURDERER HANGED.

George w. Durham Expiates His Curse
 on the Gallows.
 WooDBURY, N. J., April 29.-George w. Durham was hanged here at 10:30 o'clock this morning for the murder of his mother-in-law, Barbera Randle. Last night he made his confession to his minister, fully exonerating his wife. The execution was attended with no special features and Dunham showed no trepidation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A Dinner in Honor of Sullivan,

BOSTON, April 26.-A dinner was rendered John L. Sullivan last night by his admirers, who gathered at the Quincy house to the number of about 100. Harry Phillips pre- sided and William Daly, Jr, acted as toast master. There were but few speeches, and those principally by Sullivan and the news paper representatives present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
A BREAK IN THE RANKS.
Railroad Strikers Will Work on the Ne
 
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION

CHICAGO, April 26.-Twenty-fve crews of the Chicago contingent of striking Chicago, Burlington & Quincy engineers and fremen have been engaged by the Atchinson, Topeka &c Santa Fe road for the new road and will begin work as soon as the road is equipped. This is the first break in the ranks of the strikers and will probably be signal for general stampede all along the line. The men claim they receive terms equal to those demanded of the "Q" when the strike was inaugurated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A S3OO,O ,OOO Assignment.

DETROIT, April 26-Metcalf Bros. & Co, retail dry goods dealers, doing the largest business in the city, who gave a chattel mort gage Monday for S75, 900, have made an as- signment for the benefit of their creditors to Henry S. Thurber, attorney of the company. The liabilities are estimated at $500 900, with assests of S275, ,OO0 Mismanagement and carrying too large stock of goods are the causes of the failure. The principal creditors are in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
VOORHEES, ON THE MESSAGE.

He Denounces Republican Methods and
 Criticizes Senator Ingalls, Speech.
 WASHINGTON, April 26.-Senator Voorhees, speech on the presidents message was the principal feature of yesterdays proceedings in the senate. After number of bills had been renortad from the committees the senate took up the motion to refer the presidents annual message.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Fox Will Back Kilrain for s1o, 900.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Richard K. Fox, in answer to Sullivan's challenge, says he will give Kilrain S5,OOO or s1O,OO0 to make match. If Kilrain agrees to fight in six teen foot ring it will not affect the American championship belt which Kilrain now holds, as the rules governing the belt calls for twenty -four foot ring. Fox will, however, give the money to Kilrain to meet Sullivan in any way Kilram may elect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
AN ERRING WIFE.

Leaves Her Husband to Live With a
 COlOred Man.
 ANsoNIA, April 26-The wife of Rev. F. E. Mills, methodist preacher, who dis appeared about year ago, has been found in Birmingham living with a colored man. She returned certain valuables she had taken, but while her husband was making preparations for her arrest she escaped with her colored lover
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Nine Hundred on One Train.

BOSTON, April 25.-A train of twenty three cars, carrying 900 passengers trom the steamer Catalonia, left for Chicago last night over the Boston and Albany railroad. This Is the largest through consignment of human freight ever made by way of Boston. Each car is inscribed: 'Cunard line, Liverpool via Boston to Chicago"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Weather Indications.

For Friday, in eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New Eng land, cloudy to partly cloudy weather and brisk to high southerly to southwesterly winds, with rain and slight thermal changes. followed by clearing weather in eastern New York and in New Jersey. ses.r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Death of an Aged Lawyer

HARTFORD, April 26.-Francis Felowes, one of the oldest members of the Hartford county bar, died hero last night, aged S5 years. He founded the Mount Pleasant in- stitute, at Amherst, Mass, in 1928, and was at one time editor of The Connecticut Ob- server and The Advocate of Peace, in this city. He was admitted to the bar in 1885,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Wednesday,s BasebalI Games.

At Washington-Washin O; Boston, l. At Baltimore-Baltimore, 5; Brooklyn, At ladelphia-AthleGics, 16; Cleveland, G At St. Louis-St Louis, l; Cincinnati, 5. At Kansas City-Kansas City, 6. Louisville, IS At New York-New York, 3; Philadelphia, D. At Worcester, Mass.-Worcester, z; Toronto, 14. At New Haven-Yale, 2; Am herst, IA. At New Haven-Wilkesbarre, 24: c1urv 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
For Killing His Child.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, April 25.-The trial of Herbert I. Howe for the murder of his in- fant son was resumed The jurymen visited Crow Island, the sand waste ii Acushnet river where the body of the child was found. The testimony was mostly lle1!c,:I, and ill the line of the identification ot the ci.l.d as that nf Howe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26

He Embezzled Uncle sam's Cash.

CINCINNATI, April 26.-In the United States court yesterday Dr. P. F. Maley was found guilty of embedding s4, 79O "A pension money, collected from the government for James Kelly, an insane person, for whom the doctor was guardian. He was sentenced tc one year in the Dayton, O., jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Walker Blaine Says His Father is Well

"AlAeT o1dluo SayS HIS fatn0r IS w ells
 CHICAGO, April 26.-"These reports about my fathers illness have been a source of great annoyance to me and to other members of our family" said Walker Blaine to a United Press reporter, land I should like very much to set them once for all at rest Only yesterday received from my mother a letter dated at Rome, April 10. She says that my father, at the time of writing, was in the very best of health. He was going out every day, and was enjoying his visit to that city in the highest degree. Invitations of a social character were pouring in upon him in great numbers, and he was accepting as many of them as his time would permit There was not the slightest symptom of any ailment about him. Indeed, on the contrary, he had not felt so strong and vigorous for many years" Walker Blaine also stated that his fathers trip to Europe was entirely for pleasure, and not for health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A Fire in Fall River.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 26-The station of Edison's electric Illuminating company was destroyed by fire last night. Loss proba- ply $150,O00. The entire system, which lighted the business part of the city and many residences, is for time paralyzed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Celebration.

BUFFALO, N. Y., April 26.-The sixty ninth anniversary of the American l. o. of O. F. will be celebrated by parade to- night and an elaborate entertainment at Music Hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26

New York Forger Arrested in Montreal.
 MONTREAL, April 25.-Detective Kellart arrested James Taylor, the manager of o. H. Reads mercantile agency on Broadway, New York, who left that city rather abruptly. On examination of his books it was found that his forgeries amount to $3, ,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26

Auction sale Carpets, Friday and Satur day at Twining's, 123 to 127 So Main st.
 Special attention is called to our large and extensive stock of Gold and Silver Watches. Call and examine style and quality of Goods before making your pur- chases, D. c. Calender & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Continues to Improve.

BERLIN, April 26-Bulletin from Char lottenburg at 9 @. m. to-day announces that the Emperor slept well last night. The fever was slight and his condition contin- ues to improve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
New Hampshire Saloons Raided.

MANCHESTER, N. H., April 26.-Twenty- eight places where liquor is sold were raided by the League for Suppression of the Liquor Traffic. The stock was rolled into the street and destroyed, and the proprietors notofied to appear in court The raid caused much excitement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
VIE WAN YUNG IS ILL.
But There Is No Trouble Among Mem
 bers of the Corean Embassy.

bers of the Corean Embassy.
 WASHINGTON, April 26.-Dr. Allen, of the Corean legation, who Tuesday night returned from San Francisco, after two weeks ab- sence, denies that there is trouble among the members of the legation, and that several of them have returned home, with the intention of remaining. Dr. Allen says the first secre- tary of the legation, Ye Wan Yung, has been sick for some time and recently took trip to New York in the hope of regaining his health. Not succeeding, he was allowed to telegraph home for temporary leave of ab- sence to visit Corea, which was granted. He expects soon to return with his family and take up his residence here. He left Wash ington last Saturday, and was accompanied by his cousin, one of the attaches, a servant and an interpreter. Dr. Allen met the party by appointment at Toledo, and attended to some minor matters of business. me f the party, who intended to go only as l..r as Toledo, returned with the doctor. Dr. Allen declares that there has been no trouble at the legation, and that a rule the members are well pleased with this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Bridpenort,s Smallpox Patient.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April 26:-Mrs. w. D. Bishop, daughter of the late Elihu Wash burne, of Illinois, who was attacked by smallpox in New York and brought here, is still very ill Strict quarantine IS being maintained around MT. Bishops house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
New York,s Cana

New York's Canal Appropriation BILL
 ALBANY, April 26-The senate canals com mittee has apportioned the canal appropria ton under the Cantor bill on basis of s570,- 900, of which S3O0, 900 is for the Erie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Four Men Crushed to peatb.

YoNKERs, N. Y., April 26.-John Keat- ing, Reuben Hastings, Molock Flynn and Michael Vail, laborers, were killed yesterday by the caving in of earth while they were digging a sewer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Paint Mills Burned.

NATICK, Mass, April 26-The chemical paint mills Nos l and 5, of Henry Wood, Son & Co, at Lake Crossing, were burned last night. Loss, s15O,0Oo. Fully insured One hundred hands are thrown out of em- ployment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
A1leged Democratlc nis.:.,.. lac.in.,.

NEW YORK, April 25.--A s:.->..-. from Garfield, N. J., says that tine U :::l,c,,';s of that place are excited and an,ry ,,>e. tine fact that a Republican has bo~n i,l o,nred postmaster to succeed G. D. bog.rt, :)1ino- crat. The new man is Joel Horton, u scnod teacher, also noted as a Prohibitip.ist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Dunham Copfesses His Gui,t.

WooDBURY, N. J., April a6-Dmham confessed to his spiritual adviser last night that he alone was guilty of the murder of Barbara kundle. A written confession will be made public after the hanging.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
SUFFERING FROM SHAME.

Harry Booth, Arrested for Theft, At
 tempts Suicide.
 LANCASTER, N. H., April 26.-Harry Booth, of Hyde Park, Mass, arrested for stealing the diamond pin of his friend ,con- fessed and twice tried to hang himself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Ingerson to Eulogize Conklinp.

ALBANY, April 26.-Col. Robert G. Inger- soil has been selected as the eulogist of Roscoe Conkling at the legislative memorial ser
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Political Notes.


 Senator Fassett and John w. Dwight were elected delegates to the National Republican convention at Ithaca, N. Y.
 The Democratic county convention at Lancaster, Pa., adopted resolutions warmly indorsing MT. Cleveland.
 Sam Small heads the delegation elected by the Prohibition state convention at Atlanta, Ga, to the national convention. The dele gates are instructed to vote for Fiske and Bayne.
 The Republican convention at Waterville, Me-, where MT. Blaine's home is, resolved that they regretted he had written a letter of declination.
 The delegates from the Arizona territorial convention to the national Republican con- vention, are uninstructed, but it is said that they oppose MT. Blaine.
 The Democratic congressional convention at Lancaster, Pa., nominated Horace L.. Haldman for congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Rerlin Briefs.

BERLIN, April 26.-Count Herbert Bis marck has simply been promoted to the rank of minister of state, and not to that of minis ter of foreign affairs, as previously reported.
 The dock laborers at Hamburg struck yes terday, leaving the commercial traffic of the city at standstill, pending a settlement of the differences between employer and en- ployed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-26
Fire in Boston.

BOSTON, April 26.-The chemical paint mills of Henry Woods Sons & company were burned last night. Loss $15O, ,OOO.