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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
CARLISLE MUST PAY.
The Speaker Held Responsible for Dam.
 age Done in n Runaway.

The Speaker Held Responsible for Dam-
 age Done in n Runaway.
 WASHINGTON, June 4-The suit for stoo damages brought by William E. Chaffec, of Massachusetts avenue, against Speaker Car lisle, due to a collision recently between the vehicles of the persons named, has been on trial here. The testimony of eight witnesses was taken, and the evidence showed that Mr. Calisle's driver was to blame.
 The evidence revealed the fact that the pole of Mir. Carlisle's carriage struck MT. Chaffees wagon and overturned it Mir Chaffee was thrown out, and his coat was wofully ripped up the back Mir. Carlisleis horses were injured to an extent that taey had to be taken to the stable. MT. Carlisle was in his carriage at the time, and on his way to she treasury. He felt the shock of the collision, and on seeing what had been done tod MT. Chaffee that be would pay for the repairs made to the wagon
 Mir. Carlisle's counsel stated that a biu for SIPS was first presented, and subsequently, one for $50 was substituted Mir. Carlisle was willing to pay for the damage done, but he wanted the exact amount settled upon.
 Justice Strider rendered judgment in favor of Mir. Chaffee for $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
General Putnam's Clock

In the office of the Henry Bill Publish ing company of Norwich, in dusty nook, is the big clock that used to tick for Gen Israel Putnam, and that the bluff revolu- tionary soldier had to wind nightly with 8 crooked iron key nearly as big and heavy as wagon wrench. It is seven feet five inches tall, the case is of polished cherry, and the dim, decorated face is bigger than the full moon looks to be. About the dial the woodwork projects in the shape of 8 miniature square house, with curved orna- mental pieces at the top, and with pilasters on each side. The clock records the days of the month as we'll as the daily time. In side the case four foot pendulum swings leisurely to loud sing-song tune, and five pound leaden weights on double cords make the massive machinery revolve.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
THE WEEKS WORK.

What Will He Done In Senate and House.
 Business of Importance Postponed Be-
 cause of the Convention.
 WASHINGTON, June 4-There will be little of general interest done in the senate during the present week. An arrangement was made several days ago whereby the Demo crats who have gone to the St Louis conven- tion were assured that no proceedings of i'm portant political character would be had in in their absence.
 The fisheries treaty has been postponed until Monday of next week. This afternoon Mir. Cullom will address the senate on inter state commerce. The bills providing for states out of Washington, North Dakota and Montana territories may receive some atten- tion, and the diplomatic appropriation bill will probably be taken up before the end Of the week
 The senate in the morning hour each day will give consideration to miscellaneous measures of minor importance on the caleu. dar
 The house will proceed to-day with con- sideration of the tariff bill, and Chairman Mills says he hopes there will be no interrnp tion to consume any considerable time until the measure is finally disposed of The army appropriation bill may be passed during the week. It will not require lengthy debate.
 Chairman Allison. of the senate committee on appropriations, said to Cpited Press rc- porter;
 'It will be a physical impossibility for the senate to pass all of the regular appropria tion bills before the end of the present fiscal year, the 30th inst. We intend to crowd the measures as rapidly as possible. but about half of the ten which have not been acted upon by our committee will not get througt before the end of the month. The sundry civil, the legislative, executive and judicia and the naval appropriation bills will bc among those which will be unfinished at ths end of the fiscal year. l presume there will be extensions of appropriations or some kinc of temporary provision made to bridge over the chasm created by the failure of the houst to take action sufficiently early to enable tn, senate to complete the appropriations ir fip,a B
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
MANY MEN INJURED.

A Circus Train on the Springfield Division
 Wrecked by Striking Switch.
 While Miller & Freeman's circus was be- ing transferred from Springfield yester- day to Rockville on the Springfield divis- ion of the New England railroad, low truck on the car carrying the canvas wa ,gon, struck switch at East Long Meadow, derailing that and the following car and throwing them down an embankment Tho following employees were badly in- jured: Jacob Myers, Troy, O.; James A. Jackson, colored, Sharonville, O.. Chas Grim, Little Falls, N. Y.; Edward Locks ley, Springfield, Mass. They are all single men. Their injuries are mostly severe bruises and strains. Jackson is hurt in ternally, the canvas wagon rolling upon him and pinning him down, and it is be- lieved will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Alice wondhnll in Hail

NEW YORK, June 4.-Alice Woodruff, the we'll known adventures, who was extradited and brought back from England last Satur- day to stand trial for swindling old Mr. Gill out of nearly $20o,OO0 in property several years ago, is in comfortable quarters at Lud- low Street Jail. She refused to see or speak to any one about her case yesterday except her lawyers, Howe & Hummel. whom she has retained to defend her. They were equally reticent. The case will be called for a hearing before one of the United States commissioners to-day, when motion for pail will be made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
FOR A NEW POLICE STATION. Architect Hill Submits Plans to the PO-
 lice Cnmla isSi0nars

Saturday evening the committee on the new lookup, consisting of Alderman Nun son and Police Commissioners Riley and Martin, held a meeting at which Architect Hill presented plans and estimates for a new station in the rear of the city hall It is proposed to build two-story and basement building 28x7S feet in size, ad- joining the hall. The building will be so disposed that it will interfere very little with the windows of the superior court room. It is proposed to use the basement for storage room, and tramps lodging room On the first floor will be the chiefs private office from which opens a general office furnished with bathroom, closet and every convenience. In the rear is a row of cells IA in number with corri- dor running on each side. The cells are of brick with stone floor and iron doors. On the second floor are two patrolmens rooms, one drill room and furnished with "A lockers and the other to be used for general purposes. The woman's prison is also on this floor. According to the estimates the new building will cost in the neighborhood of $11 ,OOO The plans will be submitted to tho council this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
The vestibule Car Controver.v,

NEW YORK, June 4.-By recent decision of the circuit court, sitting in Chicago, the Wagner Palace Car company were restrained from the use of a technical device for keeping the vestibule platforms in frictional contact by the use of overhead springs or other devices performing the same functions It now seems that the particular device under controversy was not essential to tbe proper working of the vestibuls attach. ment on the New York Central and Lake Shore roads, where the grades are low and tue curves gradual and infrequent The de- cision does not interfere at all with the ope ration of the vestibule device, and passen- ger passing through the vestibules after alter ations were accomplished would not discover that changes have been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
A Relic of Poor Andres Death.

WAsaINGToN, June IA relic of the revo- lution has been offered to Mir. Merrill, of the senate library committee, during the week. It is the original document given to pass Maj. Andre through the American lines when Benedict Arnold had resolved to betray West Point into the hands of the British The pass is signed by Arnold as major general, and is countersigned by Gen. Gage The possessor is direct descendant of Paulding, cue of the scouts that arrested Andre when he at- tempted to pass the picket under the name of Arda
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
CONVICT HORNER's ESCAPE.


 His Wife Undoubtedly Helped Him to Get
 Away.
 Recent developments regarding the re- cent escape of convict Horner go to show that in all probability he was helped to re- gain his freedom by his wife. She visited warden Chamberlain several times after her husbands incarceration and begged piteously that he be given outside work, as his health was becoming seriously impaired. It is now learned that while Horner was engaged in manipulating the paint brush at the DeBlois house that his wife had two interviews with him while he was at work. That when he left the house clothed in his stolen clothes she was awaiting him in a carriage there is not much doubt. Officer Stevenson, who had charge of Horner and who knew of his wife's visit, was immedi- ately discharged by warden Chamberlain, and this action has been ratified by the prison directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
RIOTOUS ITALIANS.

They Attempt to Wreck the Washington
 Express.
 It was reported last evening that the Italian laborers employed on the Consoli- dated road at New Rochelle had become riotous and were creating a big distur- bance. It was stated that early yesterday morning they made an attempt to wreck the Washington express by misplacing the switches. Luckily freight train ran in ahead of the Washington. The freight train was thrown off the track and four cars were badly wrecked. The Italians were not satisfied with this and started in to- do more mischief. The townspeople in New Rochelle became very much excited when the story became known and burned down the shanties occupied by the Italians. The cause of the trouble was not stated, but it was rumored that rum had much to do with it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Still After Broker swimm.

NEW HAVEN, June 4-Wakeman J. Sib- ley and hIs wife, who figured in Brook lyn courts quite recently in suits for dam ages against T. w. Swimm, alleging that Swimm had alienated Mrs. Sibley's affec. tions from her husband, and in a later sult for criminal libel, are again in New Haven. The pair called on City Attorney Daley Saturday night and told him that Swimm would be here shortly on a business trip, and they wanted him arrested and held or com pelled to furnish bonds for his appearance in court Mir. Daley refused to issue any war rant. Sibley says he will have Broker Swimm arrested on civil process the mo- meut be comes into New Haven,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Actor "Ben" nIacinley Dead.

NEW YORK, June 4.-Benjamin R. Magin- ley, for i've years member of the Madison Square Theatre company, and enc. of the most popular of actors with New York audi. ences, died suddenly Saturday last Mir Maginley was native of Maryville, Pa. He fancied the stage from boyhood, and worked his way up through patience, perseverance, and ability to an honorable place in the pro- fession His earlier work was chiefly in the south and west, and he at one time owned a theatre in Milwaukee. His marriage In 1864 to the daughter of William B. Carroll, the circus manager, for time drew him from the footlights to the tented arena, and as one of the firm of Maginley, Carroll S Coup his name became famous on colored posters throughout the land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
A DEADLY BLOW.
Miss Bella Bunce Dying in Bridgeport
 at the Hospital.

4t the Hospital.
 BRIDGEPORT, June 4-James Brady, re- siding at the corner Of Middle and Golden Hill streets, was arrested Saturday night, by Officers Sullivan and Daily. The charge against him is assault, but the fact that the victim is in dying condition will have tendency to aggravate the nature of the charge. Among the inmates of Brady's house were two sisters, Miss Sarah Bunce and Miss Bella Bunce.. They hired room of Brady about ten days ago and have since been residing there. Sarah is about 20 years of age, while her sister, Bella, is about five years her senior. It seems quarrel arose in the house few nights since. The cause of the trouble is unknown. At all events some pretty heavy blows were given and the principal victim was Bella. She received the blow under the right ear. Hostilities at length ceased and for a day or two the matter was dropped Both girls in the meantime left the house. The blow received by Bella appears to have been more serious than was at first supposed. She continued to grow worse and on Saturday consulted Dr. God frey. While in his office she was taken with convulsions. These occurred repeat edly and Dr Godfrey finally telephoned for the ambulance. While she was being conveyed to the hospital she was again taken with convulsions. All day yester- day and last night her death was momen- tarily expected. The dying girls sister complained of Brady to the police and ac- cused him of the assault The officers found Brady asleep in his house and took him into custody. He denies having struck the woman and states that on the night of the trouble Bella attempted to strike him with lamp that he pushed her aside and that she hit her head against the door. He was held in $1 ,000 bonds locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Hartford County Jail.

On the first day of last month Jailer Fenn of Hartford, had under his care 13S prisoners; during the month 132 have been received, and ninety have been dis charged. This leaves in the care of the taller 173 prisoners, of whom twenty six are woman, On the 1st of June, 1887, 243 persons were confined in the jail, an un- usually large number at this season of the year. July 1, 1886, there were 192 con fined in the jail, which fact taken in con nection with the large number in jail the 1st of June, 1887, goes to show that about this season of the year the number of persons committed for petty offences is on tho increase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
A BOLD HIGHWAYMAN.
He Robs One Man in Kingston and | Shoots Another.

He Kobs One Man in Kingston and Shoots Another.
 KINGSTON, N. Y., June "A daring high wayman was operating on Albany avenue this city, between midnight and 80 o'clock Sunday morning. His first vicefm was Zeolite Stewart, manager of the Kingston City Beef company, who was just returning from business trip in the country.
 s'Stand and deliver or I'll firel" said man who sprang from behind a tree on the side walk, close to which Mir. Stewart was driving.
 Mir. Stewart yelled at his horse to ''get up" and he gave it a smart cut with his whip The highwayman was as good as his word he fred His victim drove on rapidly, feel ing somewhat faint and with unaccountable sensations in tho region of his stomach. When he went to put up his horse he saw that his clothes were bloody, and made up his mind that the peculiar sensations were caused by a bullet from the would be assas- sins pistol
 Help was speedily summoned. Surgeons extracted the ball from his side, and MT. Stewart is reported as doing nicely. The slightest change of the angle at which the murderous weapon was fired would have re- suited in h.r. Stewards being a dead man, and Kingston city would have had mystery to unravel
 Another victim was E. Ostrander, and he escaped physical injury. He was walking along hurriedly and at about the same place where MT. Stewart was fired at. A pistol was pointed between MT. Ostrander's eyes and he was requested to s'stand and deliver,, in true old fashioned style. He put his hands up over his head and the highwaymen went through him. MT Ostrander did not have much to deliver, something less than fifty cents in small change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Petitions for Pardon.

The June session of the board of pardons will open to-day at the state prison. The following conyicts have filed petitions to be heard in relation to being pardoned : Thomas Moran, serving term for robbery Edouard Lauzon, assault with intent to commit criminal assault; Edward Goeble, robbery; Thomas Burns, Arthur Bennett and Robert Rourke, burglary; George Fow- Ter, robbery; Philip Palledoni, under sen tence of death for murder: Erwin Case and Charles F. Lillie, horse theft; Freder- ick Young, murder in the second degree. Palledoni, the Bridgeport murderer, will be heard by counsel as to the jurisdiction of the board in cases where punishment imposed is hanging.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Both Emperors Are Better.

BERLIN, June 4-The emperor passed a better night His lassitude is gone He drove in the Wild park with the empress. and afterwards spent good deal of time in the castle garden and in the park Late in the afternoon be drove in an open carriage with the empress and Dr. Mackenxie fo tbe marble palace to visit the crown prince re- maining an hour.
 MILAN, June 4-The emperor of Braxii is improving. He will start for Aix les Rains to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Think. Allison Il, the Man.

WASHINGTON, June 4-The Washington Post Democraticl, in an editorial discussion on the chances of the various Republicans whose names have been prominently men .ioned for the nomination, says: ''Of all the western men who are supposed to have 6 chance for the nomination Allison Is the least likely to provoke antagonism in the doubtful, or any other states. His friends have made no mistakes in the management of his boom. His nomination would be creditable to his party and would not stir up factional strife in any quarter"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
F. T. BARNUM'S GIFT. Bridgeport Again Remembered bv thu R Snowman


 Benevolent Snowman.
 P. T. Barnum has decided to convert his handsome residence Waldemere, in Bridge port, into seminary for young ladies. The mansion will be moved from it's pres ent site to the edge of Seaside park and re- modelled for the above purpose. Several days ago he purchased from Col Thomas Lowe the handsome property on the cor ner of Gilbert and Main streets. On this site there is to be erected @ building 100 feet square and 10 stories high at cost of S2O0, ,OO0. Barnum's architect has submit ted the plans, which call for substantial structure of stone and brick. The lower floors are to be used as stores.' The upper floors are to contain libraries, mu- seums, and 8 large lecture room for enter tainments. The property will be presented to the officers of the Fairfield Historical society and the Bridgeport Historical society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Closed by the SheriT.

CHICAGO, June 4.-The Chicago branch of the Sheboygan Manufacturing company was closed by the sheriff to satisfy four comics sious of judgment aggregating s4OO, 900. The company is a Wisconsin corporation, and its business is the manufacture of chairs on a large scale. The total liabilities, it is said will amount to S90,O00. The indebtedness is about equally devided between Chicago and Wisconsin parties, the First National bank of this city being the heaviest creditor. The company has been in difficulties for some months, and it is not thought that it will again resume business, being hopelessiy in dalnf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
MANY PASSENGERS INJURED.
A Train Thrown from the Track and
 %E Into . Ravine.


 BALTIMORE, June 4-The north bound passenger train from Annapolis, on the An napolis and Baltimore short hne, met with a serious accident near Marley's station As the train rounded a sharp curve the engine and tender left the track, taking all the pas 'senger cars with them. All were precipitated down . ravine, the cars were turned com pletely over. Fortunately not many passen- gers were aboard, but none of the few es- capped injury. s Horace Tydings and wife, of Annapolis, were seriously injured
 The engineer, fireman and baggage master were also injured
 One of the firm of Marcy 6 Meyers, near St Margarets, is among the injured. John Hemmelhafeu, engineer at the state house at Annapolis, had his ribs broken William Baker, news agent. was severely cut about the head and face.
 William F. Lively had his back strained and one of his legs injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
swept by . yyhirluind.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June "A whirl- wind swept over Evansville, in this stats, almost wrecking the village. The loss is probably Sa0,0O0. Stores and houses were carried away. Mrs Martha Flynn, Mrs J. R. Flynn, Ruth and Lulu Flynn, Mrs & A
 Matthews, Mrs. E. D. Matthews, T. D. Mat thews. J. R. and NJ. Flynn were reported dangerously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04

D. c. Calender & Go. have started g $35. .OO Watch club. We propose to give g full Jeweled American Watch in a IA kt. gold filled case Warranted for 20 years. An ladies' IA kt. solid gold American Watch on payment of $1.00 per week, one drawing each week. Open to Ladies and Gentlemen, 1 and Exchange Place
 See Rubey's adv.I 2nd page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
He Killed the Waiter.

CHARLESTON, w Va, June 4.-John H. Claiborne, night clerk of the Hotel Ruffner, shot Nelson Lee, colored waiter, killing him instantly. Claiborne was arrested. The rules of the hotel allow no employees in after midnight and when Lee put in appearance he was refused admittance by Claiborne. The negro became violent, and being consid- cred dangerous Claiborne opened the door and shot him. During the evening Lee had trouble about his wages, and said the hotel peopas had cheated him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
Suicide in P1ainvil1e.

Miss Jennie Alldridge, daughter of the well-known photographer and proprietor of the Alldridge house, Plainville, took a large dose of creosote on Thursday night with suicidal intent She died Friday night at o'clock, and was buried yester- day. Her age was 38 years. The cause of the act was insanity, as she had been 8 subject of fits for 8 number of years. She was beautiful lady and had 8 host of friends among the patrons of the Alldridge house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
A Circus Man in Trouble.

Frank Mack, an employe of the Circus Royal, got into fight in Meriden last week and received broken jaw by blow with club. His assailant, canvasman con nected with the show, was locked up charged with intent to kill Mack was taken to the hospital in Hartford by Off cer Heise His wound is serious one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
condempfnr the Tariff IsiII

PTTTsBuRG, June At a meeting of the trades assembly of western Pennsylvania. representing over 60,Ooo men, a series of res olutions was adopted emphatically condemn ing the Mills tariff bill and all its advocates Congressman w. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa, was condemned as an enemy Of labor, a person dangerous to the welfare of society and the iadustrial progress of America and birusr enemy of organized labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
A SKULL FRACTURED.

The Result of Drunken Quarrel in a
 Hartford Brickyard.
 In drunken quarrel among brickyard laborers at Hartford last evening John Ryan fractured Patrick McKeevers skull with a brick and made his escape. Me Keever is at the hospital in a critical con- dition. The police are looking for his as sailant. The operation of trepanning has been performed on McKeever, but he has not resumed consciousness. He may live a few days. Ryan has not been captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-04
THREE PERSONS BADLY INJURED.

An Accident on the Air Line Road This
 Morning.
 M1DDLETowN, June 1.-Two trains run ming at high rate of speed on the Air line division of the New York, Now Haven & Hartford railroad at o'clock this morning collided two miles east of East Hampton. Frank Cheney, brakeman on the west bound train, and two other persons were badly injured. Several cars and both en- zines were demolished. A train dispatch CTS error caused the accident.