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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
A New Britain Young Man Missing.

Frank Booth, formerly clerk in the New Britain post office and more recently employed at the Stanley Rule and Level company's works, disappeared Friday and has not been heard from since. His ab- sence caused no alarm until it was found yesterday he was neither at the house of his uncle, MT Stockwell on Kelsey street, or at his aunt's in Wethersfeld, or at his parents home in Mapping Falls, N Y. He had been subject to depressed spirits, and his trunk being searched his revolver was found missing, and on leaf in note book was written, eff anything happens to me please notify my parents. Discour- aged. Frank Booth"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

A Building Caves In, Crushing Two Men
 to Death.
 NEW YORK; April 12.-By the falling of a, building on West Twenty eight street, near Broadway, this morning, one laborer was killed and another seriously injured. They were excavating in the rear of the building when the wall fell with terrible crash, burying five men. One was killed outright and the other injured seriously. A woman near by was so frightened that she gave birth to child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Russia's Increased Forces.

LONDON, April 12-The Times St. Peters burg correspondent telegraphs that Russia is energetically increasing her forces. A re- cent imperial order adds four battalions of Cossacks to the army. It is stated that in Cracow person attempted to throw peti- tion into the czar and czarina's carriage when opposite the Kasan cathedral The man was arrested, and when searched a six chambered revolver was found in his possession
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
A Mystery Cleared.

NEW YORK, April 12.-The body of F. c. Ackley, the aqueduct supply dealer, who mysteriously disappeared on Jan. 2, was found yesterday floating in the North river. There were were no marks of violence, and death was undoubtedly caused by drowning. Ackley was partly demented on account of business troubles about the time he disap- y,oo ov.od
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Banqueting Balfour.

LONDON, April 12.-The National Union of Conservatives gave banquet to Mir. Balfour last evening. The Earl of Dartmouth, the chairman, in proposing the toast to the queen, said that he had authority for asserting that no minister had given the queen more satis- faction than had MT. Balfour. MT. Ashmead- Bartlett, in offering toast to MT. Balfour, congratulated the Conservatives on obtaining leader whose policy had checked the career career of the Irish anarchists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Assailjnr Mr. Gladstone.

LONDON, April Professor John Tyndall, in an article in The Union, vigorously attacks MT. Gladstones Irish policy, concluding thus: "It Is a consolation to know that MT. Glad stone is unlikely again to be in power. He has already done his utmost to ruin the country, which ought to recall the words of Carlyle, "A minister who is wicked enough to propose to sever Ireland from England deserves to have his head brought to the block"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Weather Indications.

For Friday, in New York, eastern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and in New England, fair weather, with slight thermal changes and light westerly winds, followed by higher temperature
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Turbulent France.

PARIS, April 12.-Noisy political meetings were held ct Roubaix and Avesnes, depart ment of the Nord, Tuesday night. The orators had much difficulty in speaking, so great was the confusion. The majority of the Boulanger. Socialiet meeting was held at Lille, in the same department and a resolu- tion was passed pledging the workingmen to support M. Foucard, Gen. Boulanger's oppo- nent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12

Veteran Produce Merchant Dead.
 NEW YORK, April 12.-The death was an nounced at the Produce Exchange yesterday of Asa Stevens, at Jacksonville, Fla. Mir. Stevens was about 65 years old, and was one of the oldest members of the exchange
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Chnirm.n Ian.. r..tia...

PITTsBURG, April 12-B. F. Jones, chair man of the Republican National conmittee, says he has reason to know that there is not word of truth in the stories about Mir Blaine's i'll health; that members of Mir. Blaine's family are in constant commuaica- tion with him, and he is enjoying excellent health
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
After Three Years.

NEW HAVEN, April 12.-Marcus Kreizer, formerly harness maker on George street, who failed three years ago and absconded, cheating his creditors out of $o,ooO, was arrested at the depot this morning. Kreiz CTS creditors are mostly New York parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12

We are through inventory and settled down to hard work New Goods and low prices predominate. D. c. Callender < to Jewellers and Watchmakers, and 5 Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn
 For bargains either in Pianos or Organs call on B. Shoninger x Co. See adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
THEY DESERVE LYNCHING.

Two PeddIers Murdered and Their Bodies
 Fed to Hogs.
 SOMERSET, Ky, April 12.-A woman living with the two Hill brothers has con fessed that they held two Peddlcrs who disappeared month ago while she cut their throats. The victims bodies were then robbed cut to pieces and given to the hogs. The men have been arrested and are likely to be lynched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Death in the Rnins

PITTsBURG, April 12-Men have been tear ing down the Haslage building on Diamond square, recently damaged by fire Yesterday afternoon one of the walls fell on Eichley's hotel, demolishing part of it. Miss Bridget Walsh, a domestic, was killed, and two other persons were slightly injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Killed by Falling Walls.

NEW YORK, April 12.-A brick wall in course of erection in the rear of No. 5O6 East Seventy fourth street, fell yesterday after noon, carrying down and injuring several laborers, and killing John Conity, plumber, and Frederick Shannon laborer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Jacob sharp's VIII.

. NEW YORK, April 12.-Jacob Sharps will was filed yesterday. He gives all bis real estate and its income, household goods and horses and carriages to his wife, Catherine Sharp. He bequeaths S5,00o each to four grandchildren. After the death of his wife the estate is to be divided equally between the testator's two daughters, Mira Selmes and Mrs Stevens
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
TELEGRAPH.
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE. Mr Conkling Passed Good Night ana Will Probably Recover.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

NEW YORK, April 12.-It continues to look as though Mir Conkling had weathered the storm and taken decided turn toward recovery. Periodical attacks of dellrlum have entirely disappeared and last night It was the best the patient has had since his illness. His sleep was refreshing and but little broken Mrs Conkling was called only once or twice and was also able to gain good rest.
 1Oa. m.-Dr Parker having just called on MT Conkling found no special change, but what there was was for better; tempera- ture was 99, pulse 88.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Charged wit

Charged with Jennie Osborne's Death.
 EAsToN, Pa, April 12.-Yesterday after noon the grand jury found a true bill against Dr. Cox, of Hackettstown, N. J.; J. W. Pace, of Easton; George Evans, of Jersey City; Charles Haskell, alias I.arve, of Danbury, Conn, and Mis. Ramsey, of Plainfield, N. J., for causing the death of Jennie Osborne by abortion. The trial was set down for to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Talk Is Cheap.

It does do the Republicans of Kansas so much good to get together in Topeka and flap the old shirt, tnat we haven't the heart tn remonstrate Beyond the feet in0 nleasure of the moment we are not aware that the flap accomplishes any thinr.-Kansas City Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
They win Firh, the Reduction.

GALLrTzrN, Pa, April 12.-The soft coal miners in this region have decided not to ac- cept the 10 per cent reduction which the operators have given notice Is 10 take effect April l6. About 900 men are affected The pay the standard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
The Indian. Are Anxrx.

HELENA, M T., April 12-The Kootsnai Indians are getting ugly and threaten to avenge the hanging of three of their number for murder by the white people, The gov ernor has been called ou for troops
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
For Violating Divtp. Law.

, PHILADELPHIA, April 12.-Rev. Howard T. Widdemer, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple, this city, formerly of Albany, N. Y., was placed on trial yesterday on charges of violating divine and canonical law of marriage, and of falsehood
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Empress victoria's Gratitude.

BERLIN, April 12-The empress, replying to the address presented to her by the women of Berlin, says: ''I thank you from the bot tom of my heart for your sincere sympathy A heavy blow has fallen upon our house and nation in the death of our great and dearly beloved emperor. With you I trust that God will grant my husband a speedy recovery"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
To he Tried This Afternoon.

NEW YORK, April 12.-Ann O'Delia Diss- Debar and her alleged co-conspirators, the Law, ences, were arraigned in court this morning. A hearing was set for o'clock this afternoon to allow defendants time to OrOcure counsel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Regarded with Disfavor in Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, April l2.-The crisis in Berlin is followed here with the greatest att tention, and it is generally thought that it will end with the resignation of Prince Bis marck. It is also believed here that the German empress will try to bring about the marriage in the emperor's lifetime, but if it takes place it will be regarded with the ut most Cisfayor here,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12

One of the most interesting stories yet published will soon appear in these columns. It is by The Duchess. Look for it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
she TOOK ths Familx snxinx. Alonr.

WnKRsBARRK, Pa, April l2.-Mrs. Mar garet Conyard, aged S5 years, eloped on Tues day with Luther Bongdall, aged 50 years, taking Se00 of her husbands money. The couple were arrested yesterday near Easton, and committed to jail here in default of q, ,0oo bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
Still Another Chief Justice.

TOLEDO, O., April 12.-It s reported here that Judge Turnkey, of Pennsylvania, will be appointed to succeed Chief Justice Waite.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12

Mower and Reaper Works Burned.
 YOUNGSTOWN, O., April 12.-Anson Wood Mower and Reaper works were burned this morning with large stock ready for shipment. Loss, $16O,O00 in- surance, $9O,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
General MArketA.

NEW YORK. April iL-FLoUR- Closed dull, but steady; winter wheat extrA, $a@G5; Mime sota, do., $a75GASS; Ohio extrA, $aso0Apo. Southern four closed steady; common to choice extra SSloG6
 wHEAT-options were fairly active and ir- regular, closing. however. firm al x0Ssc- ad- vance. Spot lots closed dull and unchanged : do, es,4c-; No. rod winter, esSx @8sszc.; un- graded red, aoGesc.; No. 2 red winter, May, % iSie@sIlsc; do., June, eoszc.; do, July, sss< Gsec
 CoRN-options were moderately active, while prices were weak, closing about steady at lxc. decline. Spot lots were scarce and holders were asking from 1@S1zc- advance Spot sales s416slxc.; No. mixed, May. 6sSsc. hSd. do., June, 6os<c. bid; do., July, eo&c.
 OATS-options were dull and irregular, clos ing firm at lSc. advance. Spot lots closed firm and slightly higher. Spot sales of No l white state at 40; No. do., <oauc.; No q mixed May, sslxc-; do, Aug, 3<c-
 RYE-Duil; state. T5c
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PoRK-Duli, but firm; oneyear-old nesA e1S Gl4.5o.
 LARD-Gosed quiet, but firm; cash, Ss; April, S7.s1; May, $7ss; June, G.@
 BUTrER-Steady; state, rose; western, IS @2sc.
 CHEESE Quiet but steady; state facxory, Iollsc.; western, 1lsz0lsc
 EGGS-Fairly active; state and nearby, IgJ< 6aoc.; western, l9jfoSoc.
 SUGAR-Raw dull, but firm; fair rc1ning. 1 s5-S Sc; co test centrifugal, 57-l6c- Rednsd steady; cut loaf and crushed, 73<c-; cubes and powdered, sc.; grAnu ated, 665c-: confectioners' A, 6stc; A standard, 65<c; conee o6 4. l-lsc; white extra c. s3sc.; extra c sil-iscs yellow ba<6Asa<c 44
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-12
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Ouotatfous.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NKw YORK, April 11.-Money closed at per cent, the highest rate. The lowest rate was If. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, <s60 4.sS; actual rates, 4S5I4G4S55f for 60 days and 4saI4G4S7I8 for demand Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 12oJf bid; zs, coup, I2Sss bid; 4las, do., l06lf bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, lI30I16; Union land grants. Ioo1los; Union sinking funds. 1I411l6; Centrals. 1l3Gll6.
 There was only moderate amount of trading in stocks this morning. In the first hour the market was feverish and unsettled, and Lake Shore and Burlington and Quincy were weak. After II o'clock the market was steadier with Jersey Central, Western Union, Missouri Pacific, Northwest and Richmond and Terminal strong The decline was fully recovered, and at noon prices were up ss to per cent. There was no feature of interest in connection with the after noon dealings. The advance of the morning was fully maintained until within twenty minutes of the close, when . raid by the bearx directed chiefly against Canada Southern, Lake Shore and Western Union, caused . sharp decline The closing prices, as rule, however, were fraction ally higher than those of last night Canada Southern and Lake Shore were the weakest stocks, declining iIS and I5x per cent lower re- spectively. The sales for the day amounted to 2o6, 900 shares.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
MY MOTHERS SLIPPER.
OHIO.

tsmish,y Gurus, so it Is, how these hero poets
try
To bring sympathetic teaS ~ some poor fel
ler's eye,
A-rhymin' and singin' Of mothers love and
care,
An touchin on her faded gown, or stout, old.
fashioned chair.
But none Of em, Tve noticed an rve won
dercd DER and Ger,
Has sung about the slipper that my good old
mother wore.
Irccollcct as we'll os II twas only yesterday,
When 1t seemed dreadful waste o. time to
study stead O. play
With other little youngsters who were hoolsn
OFF from school
An goIn' to the swimmin'-hole, so shady, deep
and cool,
An many time I'd we missed my chance,
through carnin's heights to soar
Ell tweren't for the slipper that my good old
mother wore.
An later when the female sex began to interest,
An other fellows called on gals dressed up in
their best,
She lsnowed that though couldn't keep myself
to save my life,
That like as not I'd undertake supportin' OF q
wife;
But waited for maturer years md her whom
adore
All OWN to the slipper that my good old mother
wore.
She's settn in her armchair now smilin' oil
benign
A-tasin' to our neighbors bout that "grownup
son o. mine,'
An she tells OF all the time she felt obliged my.
self to whale,
To keep me out of prison, or at very least from
Jail:
An she alters makes me own that I d been there
long before,
Ef it wasn't for the slipper that my good old
mother wore.
-CincinnaH ENQUIRER,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
NOTES OF THE DAY.

Not until the sectional issue has
absolutely been obliterated can the
Republican party hope to ever gain u
foothold in the South. ATLANTA Con-
stitutiOn.
1.-THE White Mountain Freezer
Company" has been organized in New
Hampshire. Here, perhaps, is II chance
for John Sherman to be president
Chicago Herald.
THAT must have been depraved
Michigan woman who took her babe to
Oh 10 to abandon it. What is to keep
the poor child from growing up and be-
coming an Ohio Republican newspaper
writerp-Louisville Comier-Journal.
With Grover Cleveland to lead
'he cause of better-paid labor and
James G. Blaine to uphold tho claims
of monopoly and the "Trusts," 1t is
easy to predict that the result in 1888
will be the same as in 1884, save that
tho popular condemnation of the Re-
publican policy will be far more en-
phatic than it was four years ago.
Boston Globe.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
IMPORTANT ISSUES.
strong Democratic CiaImsto Retention In
Pnwer.

Power.
1t is now quite clear that the ap-
preaching Presidential election will
turn upon two questions which neither
Of the great political parties can evade.
and which both must deal with frank
ly and unequivocally. The political
organization which either in the per-
sonnel of its National ticket or in its
declaration Of principles shall attempt
to shirk or straddle these questions
will be repudiated by an overwhclm-
ing expression of public opinion AZ the
ba!lot-box. The tariff and land ques-
tions are the issues that must divide
political parties in the Presidential
canvass of 1888.
A revision of the tariff to the end
that necessaries of life may be disbur-
dened of useless taxes, that the farming
interest may be relieved of unjust and
burdensome taxation and be enabled
to secure better markets abroad for its
surplus products. that manufacturers
may no longer be cribbcd, cabined and
confined to an overstocked home
just and ample reward and obtain
cheaper food, clothing and shelter, is
admitted by all intelligent thinkers to
be an absolute condition precedent to
the continued prosperity and tranquili-
ty of the country. The struggle with
the land grant railroad companies,
whose lands are forfeit to the Govern
ment by their own laches. for the re-
covery of those lands by the people, the
annulmcnt of fraudulent titles under
which extensive tracts of land of right
belonging to the people have been
seized and are now held. and the pre-
vention of the unlawful entry of large
bodies of the public lands for spccula-
tive purposes, will be matters of almost
equal prominence with the tariff ques-
ton in the political canvass about to
be opened. The excellent record made
on the land question by the present
National Administration will be Lead
ing feature of the Democratic claim to
retention in power.
The two issues thus stated naturally
blend in the general interest of labor.
Both questions affect the welfare of the
working people of every class and
guild. Light taxes and cheap lands
ere the sure guarantees of good wages
ard steady employment. Tariff taxes
are just as oppressive as any other and
far more insidious in working the de-
moralization of industry than these
collected directly from the taxpayer.
Cheap lands, homesteads to be had for
the occupation, enable the wa gc- worker
to assert his independence. The work
ing people of the United States will,
therefore. take profound interest in
the discussion OF these questions. No
matter what attempts may be made to
mystify and obscure these live and real
issues the wage-earners will not fail to
perceive that his welfare is bound up
in them and that his interest lies in the
reduction of taxes and the preservation
! of the public domain for the occupancy
of actual settlers. Harrisburg fPa.)
fr:n
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
A Remarkable Texas Plateau.

This celebrated plateau, comprising
about ten acres, and rising sixty feet
above the surrounding prairie, and
ninety feet above the level of the sea.
lies six miles northwest of Columbia.
1t is covered by fertile soil. with red
clay foundation, resting upon a SUBJ
stratum of shalc. which is richly
charged with sulphate of iron, magne-
sia, lime and other salts usually found
in mineral waters emerging from states.
This sbale, disintegrated in water and
stepped, possesses medicinal properties
of great value. A yet lower stratum
consists of compact limestone, yield
ing good quality of lime. There is
but little doubt that the mound is Of
seismic origin. Deep crevices abound
penetrating it would seem, into tho
very bowels of the earth, as stone
dropped in can be heard striking
against the lodges OF rock until the re-
verberat'c-" are lost in the mysterious
depths below.--Old Capitol.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-02-25
DIVISION OF TEXAS.
why It Would BE Perfectly Proper T.
Make Four States of 1t.

sSHy WOuiu ISe feTIeCtly PROPER Co
Make Four States of 1t.
That nice old Republican organ, the
Chicago, Tribune, is most distressed and
very angry because it has heard some
where Il rumof of plot to cut Texas
up into four States, thus giving the
Democrats six additional members of
the Senate and six additional electoral
votes.
1t is easy to propose this scheme, but
not so easy to carry it. No sentiment
is so strong among the people of the
Lone Star State us the sentiment in
favor OF Texas unity. They take pride
in keeping Texas intact, as it was con-
quered under Sam Houston and Davy
Crockett, and in preserving the boun-
daries of the Texas Republic. which
for ten years was recognized us an in
dependent Nation by the powers of the
earth, and which voluntarily gave up
its National existence to enter the
Union of American States. No, the
Texans do not want Texas divided.
But suppose these sentimental rea-
sons did not exist. Honestly, now,
why should not Texas be dividedo
Texas has as much territory as Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont. Massachu-
setts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Del
aware, Maryland, Ohio and Indiana
com bined. with some land to spare.
Her territory could be cut into thirty
two States each as large as Massachu-
setts. Her population equals the COM
bined population of the nine States of
Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Delaware, Florida, Colo
RADIO, Nevada and Ore ON. These
States have eighteen votes in the Sem
ate, while Texas has only two. They
have thirty-one electoral votes, while
Texas, with the same population. has
only thirteen. Why should it be unjust
to cut Texas up into four or more
States If her people would consent to
itP
Besides, Texas is growing faster
than almost any other State in the
Union. and has land enough to support
the entire population of the United
States.
We do not see what just ground for
complaint the Republicans would have
if this huge domain--an empire in it.
self-should be cut up into several
States of the usual size.-Boston Globe.