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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
The Nicaragua Canal Company Incor-
 porated for Business.

The Nicaragua Canal Company Incor-
 porated for Business.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-By a vote of SS to 15 the senate passed yesterday the bill to incorporate the Maritime Canal company, of Nicaragua, after rejecting various amend ments proposed by enemies of the measure. Mir. Vest came very near getting in an amend ment expressly declaring that the United States government should not be in any re- spect liable for the company in a financial way. Mir. Edmunds and Mir. Plumb talked earnestly in opposition to this proposal, assert ing that such an express provision was un- necessary under the terms of the bill Mr. Edmunds declared that if his vote and voice could put it there, he would add a clause to the bill making the government stockholder in the canal company to the extent of $50,- COG, 900. The Vest amendment was lost by a vote of q to 22.
 The capital stock of the company is to con- sist of not less than 1,00O, 900 shares of S1O0 each, with the right to increase the capital stock to 20OO, 900 shares of $10O each upon the vote of two-thirds of the stock of said company at any time outstanding Five in corporators, who shall be chosen by a major ity of the number from those named in this act, shall have power to open books of sub scription to the capital stock in the city of New York, and at such other places in the United States, Nicaragua, or elsewhere as they may designate, who shall receive all sub scriptions for stock. The affairs of the com pany are to be managed by board of direc tors, fifteen in number, who shall hold their office for three years. and until their success ors are duly chosen and qualified, and a majority of whom shall be citizens and resi- dents of the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
MIR. CORCoRAN's FUNERAL.
The Last Act in the Career of Great
 Humanitarian.

The LaSG Act Tn the career OA . UASs1s
 Humanitarian.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The funeral of W. w. Corcoran took place yesterday afternoon at his late residence. In accordance with the wish of the deceased the ceremonies were simple and devoid of all ostentation. The casket of red cedar, covered with black, was without ornament, and upon the top was a silver plate, upon which was engraved the inscriptions: civilian Wilson Corcoran. Born Dec. 27, 179S. Died Feb "A, 1S88. :" Among the floral tributes was large pillow sent by Mrs. Cleveland The services were confined to the form laid down in the Episco- gal ritual. There was no address.
 The pail bearers who had been selected by the deceased were w. A. Maury, Calderon Carlisle, E.. Francis Riggs, c. C. Glover, Leigh Robinson, William l.. Dunlap, Wood bury Blair and Richard Smith. The honor ary pail bearers, who also had been selected by the deceased, were Gen. W. H. Lee, John w. Burke George Bancroft Dr. J. c. We'll ing, Secretary Bayard, Senator Beck and Senator Morrill, Mrs. Cleveland was present during the services, and her carriage was in the long cortege that followed the remains to Oak Hill cemetery. She was escorted by Secretary Endicott, and stood during the services in the house very near the head of casket Chief Justice Waite, Senators Bar bour and Eustis and many other persons of note were assembled i'll the parlors of the mansion during the service. There was a large representation present of the various organizations with which the deceased was connected and which he aided.
 In the house of representatives resolution of respect to the memory of the great phiIan- thropist was passed unanimously and ordered spread upon the minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
NUTMEG CARVINGS.

The Rev w. H. Dearborn of the Univer- salist church in Hartford, who resigned some weeks ago, has consented to recall his resignation and will remain.
 John A Robinson, the father of Prof William c. Robinson and John A. Robin son, the libraricn of the Yale law school, died in New London, yesterday.
 The cases against Superintendent Wal lace of the Consolidated and ex-Superin- tendent Opdyke of the Northampton road, charging them with criminal conspiracy, have been nolled by State Attorney Doc little The reason assigned is lack of evil dence, although 8 conviction was obtained in the city court
 William Farley had his ankle sprained and John Gamerdinger his leg broken and fingers of his right hand crushed in an ele- vator accident at New Britain yesterday. Gamerdinger's leg and fingers had to be amputated.
 N H. Ripley of Hartford passed q forged check on the First National bank of that place for S1 500 in Lynchburg, Va, yesterday. A telegram from Hartford ex- posed the fraud.
 At South Norwalk yesterday afternoon . laborer named William Pagan was fatally injured by being hit by brick thrown by Italians with whom he and three compan- ions were fighting. One of the Italians was also badly injured.
 Hon John D. Candee, president of the Standard association, and senior editor oi the Bridgeport Daily Standard, died at-his residence in that city last night at 10 o'clock.
 Eleven prisoners will be released from the state prison at Wethersfeld during the month of March
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
:sockEFELLER's TESTIMONY
Proves That tho ''Trust'' has Made
 Everybody Happy.


 Everybody Happy.
 Nrw YORK. Feb. 2S.-The Standard Oil sttrustn started out brilliantly yesterday be- fore the senate investigating committee. showing that 1t had $165 ,0OO ,OO0 of capital and was doing business all over the world This was through the testimony of MT. J. D.. Rockefeller. the president. He told the sena- tors through Coi. Bliss that nine gentlemen got together in patriotic spirit and formed the s.trust.n The nine made him president at q salary of &3O, 900 year, and were content themselves with only 5000.
 Mr. Rockefeller said that the s'trust" helt . controlling interest in all the corporations and that fifty of them were bound up in the sstr,lst." There were 700 shareholders, and the amassed profits were about 12 per cent per annum. Before the 'strustn the condition of the oil business had been deplorable. The producers were in 8 wretched condition, and so were the refiners; but since the 'strustn came into existence everything is lovely. The s'trust" employed 25, 900 men, and they were all as happy as the days were long. Statistics were handed in to the committe covering a period of twenty-four years, and they showed that the value of oil refined and disposed of for that period had reached the sum of $895,- 100000
 Mr. J. D. Archibald explained how the ''trust" had obliged the "allied consumers with an ''option" on 100000 barrels of oil for year at the market figure, and how the only innocent result of that operation was to prevent the opening of new wells. He cleared up several things that had been allowed to remain over from Mir. Rockefel ler's trial, and said that the mechanics of the ''trust" receive from $1.5O to s day, and that most of the employees held large bulks o1 cf<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Tn Memory Of the Irish Brigade,

NEW YORK, Feb 2s-The subcommittee of the Irish brigade met yesterday, Gen. R. Nugent presiding, and prepared circular for publication which states that monument to the dead of the Irish brigade who fell at Gettysburg will be unveiled July ?, 1888, on the exact location of the brigade on the day of the battle It is intended to invite Car dinal Gibbons or Archbishop Corrigan to celebrate solemn requiem mass and Arch bishop Ryan to preach the sermon on the oc- casion The circular concludes: "In order to carry out in becoming manner the full ceremonial the sum of s, ,O00 will be required The veterans look to their friends who in- dorse their valor and patriotism to contribute the necessary funds"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Vetoed by Governor Hill.

ALBANY Feb 28.-The week before last sx-Senator William B. Woodin, of Auburn, brought here bill which within two hours passed both houses and went to the governor In the suspended Auburn bank was $121, 800 deposited by the railroad commissioners of the city, which is bonded for the Southern Central railroad. This money had been col lected to pay for s1oo,ooo bonds and interest due March 1. The Woodin bill authorized the extension of the bonds in view of the complication caused by the loss of the money in the bursted bank. Last night the governor sent the assembly message vetoing the bill, in which he denounced the nasty manner of itS pa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Coke Workers Wages Reduced.

PITTsBURG, Feb 29.-Notices were posted throughout the Connellsville coke district notifying the men-of reduction in wages. The new scale is to take effect on March 1. the date on which the price of coke will be re- duced from $1.7 .75 to S1. 50 per ton. Each firm handles the wage question individually. The proposed reduction in wages amounts to about 6 IA per cent. The cokers will meet in con- vention tomorrow, to decide whether or not they will accept the reduction. The coke operators held a meeting in this city to-day, when the Connellsville Coke Exchange agree ment was signed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
NEW YORK THEArER DESTROYED.

The Union Square Ruined A Panic
 Among the Guests of the Morton House
 Above the Theater.
 NEW YORK, Feb 2S.-Fire broke out on the top floor of the Morton house at 1 o'clock this afternoon over the Union square theater and burned its way down into the theater, which is now destroyed by fire and water. There was 8 panic among the guests in the hotel, but as far as can be learned no one was hurt, though an ambu- lance call had been sent out.
 The fire was first discovered by cham Der maid on the top floor of the hotel, who in her fright did not give the alarm, and the flames made rapid progress. The Union Square theatre is total loss and the Morton house is badly damaged. The flames were prevented from spreading and are now under control. The total loss is estimated S250, ,000. Six fremen were badly burned but not seriously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 From PRxss NEws AssocI.rrox
THE STRIKE GETTING HOT.
KNIGHTS OF LABOR FILLING THE
 PLACES OF THE STRIKERS.

Hundreds of Them Guarded by Detec-
 tives on Their Way to Displace the
 Brotherhood-Few Trains Running on
 any Portion of the Line.
 CHICAGO, Feb 2S.-An is quiet around the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yards this morning. Several trains left on time during the night but no fast trains from the west have arrived. On the suburban train this morning Superintendent of Tele- graphs Herr was engineer and Assistant General Freight Agent Watson fireman. An attempt was made to disable the en- zine drawing the fast mail west this morn ing by placing the coupling pin on grade ill such a way that it would be driven through the cylinder head when the train started but the scheme did no succeed.
 Reports from all points this morning, indicate that through trains either were abandoned or arrived hours behind time. \ through mail train left at 3:l0 this morning and few minutes later a regular passenger train started for Galesbury. ' The suburban traffic is demoralized and people are loud in their demands for an early settlement of the strike.
 At noon the strikers had secret meetings at headquarters and it is intimated that some compromise will be offered as a re- suit The railroad officials have appealed to the police for protection. The rairload purchased all live stock in transit and is feeding it.
 PrrTsBuRG, Feb 2s.-Fiffy locomotive engineers, in charge of Pinkerton detec- tives, passed through here on a special train this morning en route to Chicago to accept positions on the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy. They were closely watched by Brotherhood engineers, but no interviewers were allowed.
 NIT Barry, member of the general eaecu- tive committee, Knights of Labor, denies that Powderly is in Chicago. He denoun- ces the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin- eers for their action in the Reading strike and while the Knights of Labor will not order its men to take the vacant places on ! the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, still some of them might accept such places. l PHILADELPHIA, Feb 2S.-The employing agent of the Chicago, Burlington and { Quincy has engaged nearly one hundred Knights of Labor engineers who will leave ! tonight for the west to take places of Brotherhood men on strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
A Famous DuelIist Dead.

COLUMBIA, $. O., Feb. 28.-Col E. B. C.. Cash, the famous duellist and fire eater" who killed Col Wm. M. Shannon, promi- nent lawyer, ill duel in August, 1880, and who subsequently, for ten days defied the en- tire power of the state to arrest him, died at his home in Chesterfield county on Saturday of paralysis, aged 66 years. He was buried Sunday in the grounds adjoining the Cash mansion, beside his son, Boggan Cash, a young desperado, who was shot and killed by a sheriff's posse five years ago while resisting arrest for the murder of the town marshal of Cheran,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Horribly Mangled by 8 Train.

BELv1DERE, N. J., Feb 2S.-While play ing on one of the street crossings with two companions at Oxford Sunday, Oscar John son, aged 10, was struck by Delaware, Lackawanna and Western fast train and in stantly killed The body was horribly mangled, and the two other boys had mar row escape. The coroner's jury censure the railroad company for not having fagman at the crossing. No whistle was blown or bell rung, and the jury say the company is criminally responsible. Suit for damages will at once be brought by the boys parents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
THE sTAIN-BARRON TRIAL.

The Defence Thus far Fail to Prove an
 aAlibf.
 BANGOR. Me, Feb 2S.-In the Stain mur- der trial this morning counsel for the de- fence tried to show that Stain was at home on February %, when the murder was committed. Henry Thomas, the witness who lived in Stain's house at that time, admitted that he was not positive that he lived with Stain at all in 1878. Last week he said he did not live with Stain at all during that year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Favoring Open Sessions.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The senate com mittee on rules has agreed to report pro posed amendment to the rules making it in order to remove, by a majority vote, the injunction of secrecy from treaty, and con sider it in open session. This, it is stated, is to get public debate on the fisheries treaty, but will apply to all treaties in the future. The committee on rules will continue the dis cussion of secret session nsatters. with vigw to futase 'pxhsielI t6&ekSfyS ht1strjsss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Fell Dead at 8 Funeral.

UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 28.-This community was greatly shocked yesterday by the sudden death from apoplexy of MT. John J. Flana- gan, of The Utica Observer, and one of the best known and most popular men in the cen tral part of the state. He was apparently in excellent health, attending the funeral of a friend, when he fell dead in the presence of a group of gentlemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Shot by Burglars.

HARRISBURG, O., Feb. 28.-At an early hour yesterday morning Charles Baum, pro prietor of the Baum house, was shot, and, it is feared, fatally wounded by two masked robbers who entered his place and demanded that he turn over the contents of his safe. He at first refused, but finally gave them what there was, about $500. As they were leaving Baum fired at them through the window. They returned the fire, and Baum was shot in two places, one ball taking effect in his head and the other in his side The robbers ascaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
To Suppress the Insurgents.

GUAYMAs, Mex, Feb. 2s.-The news that the Mexican government has chartered a steamer to take troops from Mazatan to San Benito, where the Guatemalean insurgents are invading Mexican soil, has caused great excitement here The sloops of war Demo crata, Mexico and Juarez will also take troops from Acapulco and other ports. The impression here is that Guatemala will not be easily checked
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Investigating fine Nillionaires.

NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-The grand jury yes terday resumed the investigation into the charges against Jay Gould and Russell Sage, and finished the examination of H. A. Calf and T. M Hand. Then two clerks of the Union Trust company testified to the entries in their books regarding the transfer of the Kansas Pacific stock to the Denver Pacific. District Attorney Fellows says that the grand jury will finish the casAto-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Anti-Poverty in Cour,

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-The row between the Anti-Poverty society and the Henry George split was rehearsed before Judge Pat terson, in the supreme court. chambers, yes terday It was the argument on the motion of Dr.. McGlynn for an injunction to restrain Henry George and his followers from incor- porafinr an Anti Poverty Society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Ravased by Diphtheria.

SCRANTON, Pa., Feb. 28.-The village of Manlius, few miles from here, is terror stricken by the sudden appearance of malig- nant diphtheria, which has already brought desolation to number of homes. The Union school closed indefinitely, except the senior department. The Sullivan and Smith blocks, in which a number of families live, are quar- antined The board of health is trying to prevent the spread of the disease which has proved so malignant and fatal It is feared the contagion has been widely spread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Larue is the Guilty Party.

NEWARK, N. J., Feb. 28.-George Evans has told the whole story of his connection with the death of Jennie Osborne. He says Larue (or HaskelD caused the girls downfall and induced Evans to help him out of the trouble. They engaged two rooms at the Franklin house, took the girl there and en- gagged doctor and nurse. The rest of the story as told by the doctor, nurse and hotel people is correct A warrant is out for Larue, and he will be extradited if necessary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Monaco a Murderer.

BUFFALO, Feb. 2s.-Dominico Caprato, the Italian who was stabbed by Angelo Monaco Sunday night, died yesterday afternoon from his wounds, which were inflicted by dirk rudely made from a file. The weapon cut the intestines in six places and severed two arteries Monaco is under arrest, but stoutly asserts his innocence, though the victims father was a witness to the deed. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Buried by an Avalanche.

LONDON, Feb 2s.-The village of Valtorta, in the north of Italy, has been half buried by an avalanche. Many houses were wrecked and their occupants buried in the ruins. Troops from Bergamo have arrived to aid in disnterring the buried. Twenty-three corpses have been recovered. Several persons have been extricated alive, though more or less in- iured,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Burglars Make a Big Haul.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 28.-One of the most ingenious robberies ever committed in this city was perpetrated some time during Sunday at the jewelry establishment of J. Rosendale, No 1913 Chestnut street, the thieves securing gold and silver watches and cases to the value of between $7 900 and sS, 900. The thieves bored two one-inch holes in one of the doors and, after cutting an cblong @d le1gt ~ fg6 \ Mi ! iimtny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28

Wont Down with the Nellie Bowers.
 PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 2S.-The four men drowned by the wreck of the schooner Nellie Bowers were Capt. George Spear, of Rock port; First Mate Robinson, of Machias; Sec ond Mate Gardener and Cook Charles Hig- gins. The men saved were one Dane and two Norwegians, who shipped in New York, and William Rogers, of Rockport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
mHappv Bob,s~ Hone, Gone.

ALBANY, Feb. 2S.-The court of appeals has affirmed the judgment for murder against Robert Brunt, alias Happy Bobn of the Salvation Army, who killed Thomas Roy, brother of his sweetheart, in 1886, in fit of jealousy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Pleasure Before Busines..

TOWER C1rY, Pa., Feb. 2S.-Two hundred employees of the Williamstown colliery, who attended pigeon shooting match last Satur- day, were refused employment yesterday for having deserted their work. They will be taken back upon condition that they will sign a paper to work hereafter as long as the breaker is in operation. This action has caused considerable excitement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
The Readings Increased Coal Business

The Read1ng's 1MCFeaSed Coal BuS1neSs.
 READING, Pa., Feb. 2S.-Notwithstanding the predictions of the strikers that the Phila- delphia and Reading Railroad company would be unable to handle the coal traffic after the resumption of mining operations, the business of the road is being conducted smoothly, and the new hands are fully equal to the situation. Sundays run of coal was the heaviest in two months, thirty-nine loaded trains, averaging l25 cars each, having left the Schuylkin mines Much of this coal was mined in the beginning of last week, but could not be moved because of the scarcity of power. Sev- eral locomotives, which had been running on the North Penn division during the strike, arrived in this city yesterday, and will be fol- lowed by others all to be used in the trans portation of coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Ex-senator Tabor Arrested.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 2S.-E1-Senator Ta- bor was arrested Sunday night for allowing the Carleton Opera company to give a sacred concert in his Grand Opera house, contrary to city ordinance He says he will test the law, and carry the matter to the supreme court if necessary. w. T. Carleton was also arrested. Both gentlemen were released on hail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Business Blocks Burned.

DOVER, N. H., Feb 2S.-Fire this morn ing in the Sanborn block at Great Falls completely destroyed the Bates, Sanborn, Gilpatrick and Marston buildings on Main street. Two men were severely injured Loss S55, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28

Three Hundred Puddlers on Strike.
 LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 2s.-The puddlers of the Columbia rolling mills, at Columbia, struck yesterday. A reduction of twenty five cents per ton was to have gone into effect. Three hundred men are now idle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Imprisonment Didn't Reform Him.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2S.-Pete Mccartney, 8 notorious counterfeiter recently released from the Indiana penitentiary, was arrested yesterday at New Orleans, charged with cir culating s silver certificates, the most dan yerous limitations ever issued
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Murdered at the Aoueduct.

TARRYTowN, N. r., Feb. 2S.-James Fry (colored) was struck on the head and killed by "Long" Foley twhite) in a row last night over cards at Garvey's saloon, near shaft of the aqueduct. The men were laborers. Foley was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28


 NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-W. S. Bracken, member of the Mew York Produce Exhange, shot himself in the head yesterday near the graves of his three children in Greenwood cemetery, and died soon afterward. He had been unfortunate in business and Respondent of late. He leaves wife and three children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-28
Damage hY Ereshefs.

RoCKLAND, Me, Feb 2S.-Freshets during the past week have caused great damage ill this section. At Hills Mills Union portions of the dam and bridges were carried away. In this city the quarries are overhowed and ! the pumps in many cases under water.