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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
THEY ROBBED THE SHERIFF.
He Was Pursuing Burglars, They Took His Wealth and Continued Their Flight.

ITHACA, N Y, Dec 11---A gang of five well dressed tramps, supposed to be escaped convicts, committed several bold burglaries and have led an exciting chase to officers and citizens They robbed depots at Farmer Vn- lage and Covert on Sunday night, and took refuge in barn near the Trumansburgh depot. Mir. Pease, the owner, found them asleep on his haymow, and went for help. The burglars skipped during his absence. With dozen armed neighbors Pease gave chase.
 The gang was next encountered by Under Sheriff Bouton and companion. The tramps got the drop on him and made him hold up his hands while they went through his pockets. Sheriff Follett and an officer next sighted the gang, and hid in an am bush, but the thieves passed by on the other side, leaving the good sheriff to his chagrin A band of farmers from Ulysesses gave the thieves so hot a chase that they discarded their overcoats They are yet at large, but a sheriffs posse, party of citizens from this city, and band of farmers are after them. A description of the men and their deeds has been wired in all directions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Weather Indications. Rain; warmer; easterly winds.
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Dee. 10.-Money closed at 1 per cent The lowest rate was and the highest 8 per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4S5@l4S9; actual rates. 4s41304. .SS34 for 50 days and 4.SS1594,SS34 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 11s bid; is, coup, 12S1s bid; 41as, do., l0S bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union flrsts, 113@116; Union land grants 1020 105; Union sinking funds, 11S@1 120; Centrals, 113@116.
 There was considerable selling of the leading stocks during the morning, and prices were weak In the first hour the decline ranged from I to 9 per cent. The selling was chiefly for London ac- count, influenced mainly by threatened tighten ing of money there About Il; 80 there was a halt in the selling, and in the next half hour there quite sharp buying on the strength of Q cable from London announcing that heavy gold shipment from Russia to London had improved the London money market. By 12 o'clock the recovery in the general list ranged from A to 1s per cent. The market was q little frmer after 12 o'clock, and prices in some cases recovered all or most of the mornings decline. The sales for the day amounted to BIO, S24 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-FLOUR-Closed inactive and slightly weaker; fine gradaS of winter, $2.75 GD3.10; do. spring, g.. 2.S0@S; superfne winter, 3.25@3.65; do. spring, Ss@s.50; extra No. win ter, 5004 city mill extras, winter, $5. 10Ql53 35 Southern four dull and heavy; trade and family extras, $4.1006.
 wHEAT-Options were dull and irregular dur ing the greater part of the day, but closed strong on the unexpectedly small increase in the visible supply. The advance as compared with Satur- days figures amounted to Ssc. Spot lots closed firmer Spot sales of No. red at S1.10@1 .1s; extra red, S1.0901.10; No. ? red, $1.o4140105; No red, 99lsc 0 S1 001a; No white, S1 105GD 108, state white, $1.0o@1.o6; No. 3 red winter, Dec, Sl051s; do., Jan., S1O6A: do., Feb, S1o7S4; do., March, S1.0s4.
 CORN-Options were dull and closed at a slight decline Spot lots closed quiet and easier. Spot sales of No. mixed at 47@4Sc.; steamer mixed, 466D47c-; rejected, s71Sc.; No. mixed, Dec, 465sc.; do, Jan, 464c.; do, Feb, 47c; do., March, 4T1sc.
 OATS-Options were dull and closed IS014c. lower Spot lots closed dull and slightly lower. Spot sales of No. white stete at 41c.; No ? do., 35@S5Ac; No. mixed, s2t.; No do., s1Ac. ; No mixed, Dec, Sl1sc.; do., Jan., Sec.i No. 2 white Jan, S5Ssc.
 RYE-Dul
 BARLEY-NominaS
 PORK-Dull; mess. t4.75D15.a5,
 LARD-Closed steady after a moderate amount of trading at Ss.s5; nec,, Ss.19Oss5i Feb, $s.le @s25-
 BUTTER-Dull; eastern creamery, as0s4c.i western do., 3003sc,
 CHEEsE-Steady; New York factory cheddar 11s1@12c; western fiat, 101@O11c.
 EGGS-DuH and unsettled; eastern hrsts, 24@ 24lSc Canadian firsts, 2S@s31&c.; western frsts 23@23ISc.
 SUGAR-Raw nominal; fair refining, o54ci " test centrifugal, 63sc. Refined dulli cut loaf ant s1rushed, sic; cubes, 71sc; powdered, 7l4@7ssc granulated, 714@7ssc.; mold A, 7S4c,; confection CTS A, 7Ac.; coffee A standard, 7o.; coffee of 611-i6@634c; white extra c, o1S06 a-16c.; extrt 0, 616@6asc.; c, 6 1a-1665 15-1oc.; yellow, elt 1t-16c.
 CoTToN-spot closed firm; middiing uplands s5sc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
It Was pye for MT. shansy.

NEwBURG, N. Y., Dec 11.-Judge c. F. Brown, of the supreme court, has decided that no one was elected sheriff in Rockland county Isaac E. Pye, the Republican can didate, had applied for an order that two votes cast in Stony Point for Isaac Pye be counted for him, which would have secured his election. Counsel for John Shanky, the Democratic candidate, showed that there existed plain Isaac Pye, 0 prominent man in Rockland county, for whom the votes may have been cast. Judge Brown decided against Pye and new election will be held on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
High Priced and Exclusive.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The first Patriarch ball given at Delmonico's last evening was a splendid entertainment, quite in keeping with the wealth and importance of the fifty gentlemen who pay $1OO each for the pleas ure of distributing nine invitations among their families and friends. The Patriarchs are close corporation. They elect their own successors. It is hereditary in most families to be patriarchaL As the fathers drop out of the ranks their sons or the men who have married their daughters are substituted It is difficult, and, therefore, all the more hon. prable to marry the daughter of Patriarch and become a substitute. |.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
MARTHA JOHNSON ON TRIAL.
Her Husband Was Shot in Bed and Died
 After Long Agony.

ROCKVILLE, Conn, Dec. 1.-The case of Martha Johnson for the murder of her hus- band, George R Johnson, in Stafford Springs last April, was called in the superior court at Holland, before Judge Andrews. A jury was impaneled, and the court adjourned. Counsel for the defense, it is expected, will endeavor to prove insanity.
 The particulars of the tragedy are as fol- lows: On the night of the crime Johnson awoke at midnight and discovered that the lower part of his body was paralyzed, the bed saturated with blood, and his wife absent. Examination showed that he was shot in the spine, the pistol having been discharged under the bedclothes. Suspicion pointed to Mrs Johnson, who was found and searched by the sheriff, revealing revolver in a bag attached to her person, with one chamber empty. Johnson fingered in a condition of pitiable helplessness until July, when he died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
LUCY PARSONS HOME AGAIN.

No One to Welcome Her but a Few Per
 sonal Friends-She Is Engaged to Marry
 Socialist Editor.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Lucy A. Par sons, the female Anarchist agitator, arrived here in the Cunard steamer Aurania yester- day afternoon. Only a few of her intimate friends met her at the steamers dock. After she had landed she went to the residence of August Schlag, a saloon keeper at 216 East Fifth street, where she will make her home dur..,a her stay in this city. For several months past Mrs Parsons has been in Great Britain featuring on anarchy and labor ques- tions.
 Mrs. Parsons is almost as dark as negress and is the widow of A. R. Parsons, one of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
A Queer Shooting Affrav

DAYTON, O., Dec. 11.-Tim Thomas and Harm Hendrickson (colored), engaged in a fight in Market street dive. They were put out on the sidewalk. As Officer John Thompson attempted to arrest them Thomas and Hendrickson pulled their revolvers. Thomas was fatally shot in the stomach, but managed to shoot Policeman Thompson in the right arm. This fired the policeman's revolver and the ball struck Mike Schaeffer, a man who stood some yards distant holding his horse, in the leg near the hip. The officer is badly hurt, and Schaefer is in bad con- dition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Refugees Joyfully Received.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 11.-There were no new cases of yellow fever and no deaths reported. About 150 refugees returned to the city by rail and steamer under the board of health regulation permitting entry, pro vided the returned persons go out of town again at night. Probably fifty remained over night regardless of the regulation. The police were kept busy hunting for these suspects" The city was very lively and everybody seemed happy. The northern train was met by brass band and the refugees were escorted through the streets by a nrocesSiOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Why He Killed His Emn,ovarS

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Dec. 11.-Jacob Mot weller was shot in the back of the head and killed instantly. A few minutes later his wife, Ellen Motweiler, was brained with a hatchet, which resulted in her death. The murder was committed near Edwardsville, five miles from the city on the Coogdon pike The victims are respected Germans and ordinarily well to do farmers The mur- derer, William Benson, farm hand, aged 21, was arrested and brought to this city and placed in jail, where he made reluctant confession. He killed MT. and Mrs Mot weller because they objected to his paying attention to a comedy girl named Sallie Snyder, who lived with the family
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Injured in a Collision.

HUNTINGDON, Pa., Dec. IA collison oc- cured on the Dudley branch of the Hunt. ingdon and Broadtop railroad, in which more than a dozen persons were seriously in- jured. A passenger car was occupying the main track at Coalmont station, when an engine and two loaded coal cars came down the heavy grade and crashed into the pas senger car. All of the occupants were more or less seriously injured Those most seri- ously hurt are: Mrs. Allen Black, John Dougherty, John Bollinger, Ed. F. Gould, Misses Lizzie and Mary Laster, all of Dudley station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Killed by an Exploding Boiler.

TRowBRIDGE, O., Dec. IA terrific ex- plosion occurred here in Strohl & Haman's feed mill As the mill was about to start up Henry Haman stepped up and turned on the steam, when the boiler exploded, killing him and Albert Kline, a customer, who was stand ing near by waiting to get some feed ground
 Wallace Strohl and one boy were badly in- jured, and another boy slightly. Everything is total wreck except the grinder. The ex- plosion set the straw stack and outbuildings on fire, but the prompt assistance of the peo- pie of the town prevented their destruction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Fatally Stabbed in His Tongue.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Hannah and Mamie Bergen live with their parents at No. 221 Cherry street. On Sunday night Mir. and Mrs. Bergen gave a birthday party for Hannah, the elder. A gang of Cherry street toughs made a disturbance outside the house, and afterward in the hallway, and had row with John and Roderick Bergen, Miss Han nah's brothers. John Bergen stabbed George with case knife. Scully's tongue was cut nearly in two, and he bled to death at Belle vue hospital yesterday morning,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
senor secasta,s Ministry.

MADRID, Dec. u.-Senor Segasta has sue ceeded in forming a ministry as follows, Senor Segasta, premier; Senor Armijo, min- ister of foreign affairs; Senor Gonzalez, min ister of finance; Senor Capdepon, minister of the interior; Senor Canalejas, minister of justice; Senor Xiquema, minister of com merce; Gen. Chinchilla, minister of war; Ad- miral Arias, minister of marine, and Senor Becerra, minister of the colonies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Sharks in suez Canal,

Sharks are reported to have become un- commonly numerous on the shores of the Mediterranean to the great annoyance of the dwellers by the sea. A few years since the shark was comparatively unknown there, but they have discovered that the Suez canal is an easy route from their Indian ocean home to the pleasant waters Of the Mediterranean They pass through the canal in great numbers. Chicago Irlbuna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
WiIliam,s Congratulations to Joseph.

BERLIN, Dec. 11,-Foliowing is the text of the telegram sent by Emperor William to Emperor Francis Joseph, of Austria, on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the latter's accession to the throne: "My heart has prompted me again to express to you my warmest and most sincere congratulations I think with heartfelt thanks of the true friendship you have shown me May God preserve you for many years to come to the advantage of our peoples and the cause of European peace. Thousands of greetings to the empress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Carl sohnrz Welcomed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Hon. Carl Schurz was welcomed home and dined at the Lotoa club last night by thirty of his fellow Ger American citizens, including William Steinway, Henry Willard, Jesse Seligman, Herman Oelrichs and Joseph Kepler. The German minister, German consul general and German consul were also present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Capture of a Desperate Robber.

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 1L.-Hugh Harper, 8 desperado, entered Turner's store in Harold for change, and when he opened the cash drawer presented revolver at him and made him hand over all the money in it, about S95. Harper fled on a horse, but was pursued by the sheriff and posse. He fired, wounding one officer. The sheriff fired and struck him, the ball shattering his leg. He was captured and taken to Ness City,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Cowhided Her slanderer.

PITrsBURe, Dec. 11.-Mrs. William Zwiren- dinger, wife of butcher, cowhided Assem- blyman c. o. Lappe The woman asserts that Lappe attempted to firt with her, and then circulated unpleasant stories. She in- tended to shoot him, but was induced to re- sort to the cowhide Lappe denies he insulted tho woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
shockinglx NIutiIated.

HAMoNDsBURG, Ky, Dec 11-Before day break a negro man walking the Louisville Southern track, on Factory street, discov- cred the horribly mutilated remains of a young white woman. Her body had been cut entirely in two by the wheels of passing train. Her name is Jessie Hood. She came here from Nashville, Tenn. It is not known whether it is murder or suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Gen. Harrison's Family Tree.

LONDON, Dec 11.-President-elect Harri- son has written from Indianapolis to a cor respondent in Newcastle under-Lyme as fol lows: 'In response to your inquiry it has been accepted by some of my relatives who have studied the subject that our family descended from Gen. Thomas Harrison, of CromwelPs army. I have never examined the eVidancaN D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11

anarchists who met death on the gal lows with the four other Anarchists in Chicago, Nov. Il, of last yealt The m en were con- denned to death for being inplicat- ed in the Haymar- ket mass a ere in that city.
 Mrs. Parsons is in appear a n ce a d @ c idedly prepos- sessing and intel 1ioent lookin Q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Yale,s Annual chauenre.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 1.-The Yale Fresh man Boat club have challenged the Harvard freshmen to an eight-oared two mile race at New London next June The Harvard fresh mon have declined similar challenges in former years on the ground that it would aid in developing material for the Yale senior crew, and the present challenge will probably be declined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
to be .Ripper Jack. ,.

LONDON, Dec. u-In cheap restaurant in Bermondsey street man made an unpro- voked attack upon the landlords daughter and cut her throat so seriously that she is not expected to recover The affair has created great excitement in the neighborhood, as the criminal is supposed to be s'Jack the Rippw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
A Volcano In Dakota,

YANKToN, D. T., Dec. IA veritable volcano, ejecting fire, ashes and lava, has burst out with activity at Charles, Mix county, within a few miles of Hot Springs, which discharges into the Missouri river near Fort Randall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
An Unhappy Lovers Double Crime.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-At No. 269 East Illinois street, John A. Martin, an engineer of the Union Steamboat company, shot and dan- gerously wounded MSs. B. W. Merrill, his landlady, and then killed himself Unre- quilted love is said to have been the cause of the attempted murder and suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Mysterious Robbery.

MADRID, Dec. IA robbery of $240, 900 has been discovered in the Government De posit bank. The robbers are unknown, and the time of the robbery cannot as yet be definitely fixed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-11
Maryland CentraI SnId.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1.-The Maryland Gen. tral railroad has been sold for S600,0 The purchasers were John K Cowan, general counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company; George S. Brown and William ESilmor
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-15
NEW ENGLAND CROPS.
Encouraging Reports from the Pros
porous Farmers of New England.

Boston, lJune 14.-The New England
Farmer of this week, has received replies
from several hundred correspondents In vaIi-
Gus parts Of New England, in relation to
crop prospects. and will publish replies from
quite number. The general outlook Is ex-
tremely encouraging. The grass, on the
whole, was never looking better. and it is al
most as well advanced as usual The indi-
cations point to crop even larger than that
Of last year. Complaints, however, Of win
ter killing come from some parts of Maine
The most encouraging reports are from Yer
mont. The season Is from week to ten
days late in cultivated crops, as the cold and
wet delayed planting. The acreage will not
vary much from the amount and proportions
which have been planted in recent years.
There will be fewer potatoes planted, on the
whole, as the rot and bugs have made many
farmers discouraged, and they will plant on
ly enough for home consumption. There Is
tendency to increase the amount of corn
grown. The high price of western corn, to-
gether with the increasing popularity Of the
silo system, encourages this. In some sec
tions canning establishments have been
built, which largely increaseithe production
OF sweet corn. Quite number of cores
pondents report an increased acreage of
beans. Fruit and berries promise large
Yields.
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-15
Maine Central Institute.

The annual meeting of the trustees Of the
Maine Central Institute occurred on Wednes-
day evening. The old corps Of teachers were
elected, many Of them at an increase Of
salary, and male teacher was added to the
board to meet the growing demands Of the
school r. II. Nickershn. Rates 's7. was
elected to the position. Mr.. Nickerson is a
successful teacher and brilliant scholar.
For two years past he has been principal Of
the Dexter High School. The commercial
department will be started at the beginning
Of the next fall term. The annual alumni
reception was held in the large chapel on
Wednesday evening. F. w. Hovey, ESQ.,,
"a. delivered the address, Roscoe Nelson,
'S3, read poem, and Miss Addie l.. Emer-
son of 'S3 the history. Solos were finely rem
dered by Mr.. 5. Il. Plummer Of Detroit, and
Miss Lamb of Waterville. The address and
poem were able productions, and received
close attention. After these exercises the
alumni supper was served and good time
was spent sOcially
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-15
OFF FOR CHICAGO.
Congressman BouteiIe Thinks Mr..
Blaine viii be Nominated.
[special to the press.1

y
AUGUSTA, June 14.-Hon. c. A. Boutelle,
among other delegates, passed through the
city:this forenoon on his.wsy to attend the
Chicago Convention. He was asked by the
PRESS correspondent concerning the atti-
tude of the Maine delegation towards Mr..
Blaine.
81 know" he said. ''tbey 60 to Chicago de-
voted and intimately loyal to Mr.. Blaine.
They regard him as the strongest candidate
and will consult with the other delegations
and do whatever is best for the party"
How do you regard Mr.. Blaine's strength
in the conventionW
II believe personally that he will be
stronger than ever with the convention and
his candidacy would result in a speedy and
decisive Republican triumph"
'sWhat will be the outcome OF the delibera-
tions of the delegates?"
81 am still of the opinion that ON full COM
parison of views at Chicago, the leaders of
the party Will be inclined to unite in asking
Mr.. Blaine to respond to the manifest de-
sire OF the Republicans of the country, thus
throwing upon him the responsibility of de-
clinihg."
Would there not be great Republican
victory IL Mr.. Blaine was nominated?"
"Yes. III he should be the choice of the con-
vention and accept the greatest enthusiasm
ever known in this country would follow,
and he would lead the Republican hosts to a
splendid triumph
How do the delegation feel regarding the
other candidates?"
"They are friendly and should any one OF
them be nominated he will receive the best
support of the Maine men. They fully APP
preciate the confidence and devotion which
the Republicans of the country have given
Mr.. Blaine. But If their distinguished lead.
er can be nominated the party in Maine will
have obtained the full measure of theii
hearts dpsirav
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-15

rounded by water to the depth Of seven or
eight feet and most of them have been aban-
doned.
The st. Paul and Duluth railroad at Fon
Du Lac is under two feet Of water and the
depots and other buildings have been aban-
doned, and are likely to be carried away at
any time.
The yards of the Nelson Lumber Company
at Cloquet are under water to depth of 10
feet and temporary bo0ms have been con-
structed to keep the lumber from floating
off. Communication between the mainland
and the inundated island is maintained by
boats but this is becoming dangerous.
At the falls near Cloquet the scene is one
Of magnificent beauty. In 20 years so great
volume of water has not been known and as
1t washes down over the rocks in great
waves Of foam it forms a picture not to be
forgotten. Great trees are thrown into the
air and torn into shreds. 1t is impossible to
say as yet how many lives have been lost.
The st. Paul and Duluth railway has
abandoned its line from Duluth to the North
ern Pacific junction and is running trains
over the Northern Pacific via Superior, Wis
consin. There are grave fears as to the safe
ty Of the st. Paul and Duluth bridge across
st. Louis bay and large force OF men is
stationed there to prevent jam from FORM
ing. The loss thus far is estimated at $780,
0O0
The Portland daily press., 1888-06-15
LINGERING BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
Little Apparent Change In the EN-
peror's Condition.
Conscious Still, He cheerfulIy creets
His Wife and Children.
Sorowful Crowds Closely Pressed
Around the Palace at Potsdam.

BERLIN, June 15.-During the night, the
Emperor remained in a kind of stupor. The
doctors gave him various stimulants and
camphor injections. but the effect was only
temporary. The news received by the Ber-
lin PAPERS from Potsdam Is meagre. The
press censorship is rigidly exercised. The
Emperor sometimes opens his eyes
and recognizes those around him. A pleas
ant smile lightens his face when the En-
press or other members of the family go to
the bedside Public grief is especially no
ticeable on the Berlin bourse. Silence Is
strictly observed, and any one raising his
voice above whisper is instantly hushed. X
The most optimistic doctors are sceptical
as to the issue Of the next twelve hours. 1t
is stated guard of hussars and foot guards
are already ordered to form Gordon around
the castle. The stimulating inhalation ad-
ministered in the afternoon caused a copious
expectoration and some mitigation Of the
symptoms. 1t is rumored that food was in
jected directly into the stomach but the re-
port was not confirmed The Prince of
Wales is expected to arrive Friday night or
Saturday morning.