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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
General Markets.

New YORK, Feb. 16-FLOUR-Closed steady at
unchanged prices; winter wheat extra, S29OQ5;
Minnesota extra, a.9095; city mill extra, 81
@4T5; Ohio extra, S29o@5. Southern -four closed
steady; common to choice extra, S.. 30Q5.
WHEAT-Options were moderately active and
Irregular closing at a slight decline for the day.
Spot lots closed steady and unchanged Spot
sales of No. red state at 91@92c.; No. do,
691sc. No. red winter, 90lac.; ungraded red,
s@S9c. No. 2 red winter, March, S95s9s9szc.; (;
do, April, S7ssc. bid; do, May, 00ssc. bid.
CORN-Options were dull aud irregular, closing
firm at 1S0Ac. higher. Spot lots closed firm and
slightly higher. Spot sales Of No. mixed at
6ONc.; ungraded mixed, 5a@6014c.; No. 3 mixed.
March. 5S14c. bid; do, May, 6S1sc bid; do, june
5Sc. bid.
oATS-Options were quiet and easier, closing
at slight decline. Spot lots closed dull aud un.
changed. Spot sales of No. white state at 4aIs
@43c.; No. 2, do. 500 4oc.; No. mixed, March,
81 13-16c.; do, May, 37sS3SaSc.
RYE-Dull and nominal; state, 15c.
BARLEY-Nominal.
PORK-Dull; mess. s15@1o.1s18 for one year
old.
LARD-Caosed dull and easy; cash, S7.e5;
March, ~ SS17 81, April, a7,6e.
BUTTER-Duil; state. lf0Ssc.; western, l40
C1EEsE-Quiet and steady; ssase farAory, 1884
0l2xc.; western, l13401ac
EGGS-Moderately active and steady; nearby,
11S@s81<c.; western, 2Jf028c.
SU4AR-Raw dull at previous prices; 50 test
muscovado, 11-16c.; centrifugal, 7-l6c. Refined
steady; cut loaf and crushed, 794c.; cubes, &C.;
powdered, stI7 l.l6aS krsnulate6 03<o; confec-
aooFs a. 9fo.i stsaadas4 ~ co69 q =
: faSe vhl7 sz72 & ,sIl9 49, g ~ g
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Killed in a Railroad Accident.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Feb. IA freight
train came into collision with north bound
express train on the Rome, Watertown and
Ogdensburg railroad yesterday, at Canton.
The express car was thrown from the track
and one passenger coach was badly damaged.
One man was killed. From papers found on
bis person it is thought he is 7. D. Hitler, of
Syracuse. He wore Masonic emblems Hitler
was killed between the cars while trying to
escape. One woman was hurt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
PowDERLY,s INTERVENTION.
The Striking Miners Awaiting the Result
with Anxiety.


with Anxiety.
SCRANTON, Pa, Feb Thinning circles
are much agitated to day concerning the
strike. Grand Master Workman T.. Y.
Powderly was closeted long time last
night with Master Workman Lewis, and
the result of that interview is awaited with
a considerable degree of anxiety by the
parties interested. 1t is confidently be-
Eevea in some quarters that the Reading
miners strike will be declared off at an
early date. The fact that Powderly has
always been lukewarm toward strikes gives
color to the belief that the strike will be
ended very soon and the miners return to
work in the Lehigh and Lackawanna re-
gions at the old prices.
NEW YORK, Feb 17.-It is positively as
serted from several sources that the Knights
of Labor have ordered the Reading strike
off and the men to return to work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
He May Answer for Two Murders.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.--Giblin, the murderer
Of Mrs. Goelz, who died from the effects of
her wounds yesterday, was positively identi-
fed by Mr.. Goelz, who is probably fatally
wounded, as the man who offered the coun-
erfeit bill Wednesday night and did the
shooting. Goelz became wild with rage when
Giblin was brought to his bedside, and despite
his wounds he fought desperately to, get at the
murderer. A mob on the street tried to get
at Giblin as the officers hurried him back to
Jail. Counterfeiters' dies have been found in
the room occupied by Giblin. =.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

PRINCETON, N. j., Feb 17.-Dr. Patton
said last night that he has decided to send hs
letter of acceptance or non-acceptance to the
committee of the trustees tomorrow. A
meeting will then be called, probably for Feb.
%, to make arrangements for his inaugura
tion in case he accepts, or for new election
if he declines 1t is we'll understood he will
accept. The faculty has unanimously passed
college, for his services in the past admins
tration, and his willingness to continue In the
same office under the next president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

WINNIPEG, Feb. 17.-Woodworth, a former
member of the legislature, and Conservative,
says that unlesst the Canada Pacific monopoly
is removed he and many others will leave the
province. He gives astounding figures as to
the grain blockade in Deloraine, where he
lives The Conservative association will meet
tonight, and ask for the resignation of W.
B. Scarth as member for Winnipeg. The
Free Press advises immigrants to stay away
until the monopoly is removed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
After Hamilton's Murderer.

FREEHOLD, N. j., Feb &c. V. r. Pol
in, fisherman, says he has discovered the
of bowling, the murderer of
Hamilton. He was sworn in as deputy
sheriff. He says Bowling IS in Cedar Swamp,
Burlington county, in a cabin with dozen
other inmates. He started out ON foot for
Burlington county. Sheriff Brown went to
Burlington county yesterday. 1t is reported
that this Pollin once traced man to Vir-
ginia, and caught him there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
HAVE THEY INFORMED?
1T is SAID THAT HARKiNS AND CAL
Lam HAVE WEAKENED.

4 Prominent Ofhciai's Query-An Effort
to Interview Inspector rLitrlechild-The
New Local Government Bill-Foreign
Notes of General Interest.
LONDON. Feb. 17.-Scotland Yard continues
mysterious about the whereabouts of the con-
victed dynamitards. They left the Old Bailey
ostensibly for Chatham prison, but they have
not reached it or any of the usual prisons.
The officials when asked about them answer
courteously that they have orders to say
nothing
Yesterday one who is very close to the
home office said to a correspondent: "What
if the two convicts have told who is behind
them, who sent them over, and revealed a lot
which is Of value to the governments Mind
you, don't say they have, but what if they
should turn queens evidenceF'
Inspector Littlechild, well known to Null
berry street, was sem, but he was as dumb as
an oyster, though be is usually communica-
tive when he IN he. It can safely be as
surned that Scotland Yard and the home
Office have worked the two oconvicts-Harkins
and Callan-for all they know, and that fresh
developments are imminent.
The new local government bill, in its final
form, as unanimously adopted by the cabi-
net, creates new county boards on purely
elective basis, the conditions of suffrage at
elections of members of the boards to be the
@ame as at parliamentary elections These
boards are to have entire control of the po-
lice forces within their Jurisdictions, and they
are also to issue and annul publicans' licenses.
The ado. ion of the principle of local option
is accompanied with provision for the COM
pensation Of pubicans for the loss of their
licenses, unless these privileges are to be an
nulled in consequence of violations of the
law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Big Fire I'm Wesferlr.

PROVIDENCE, Feb 47.-Fire at Westerly,
this State, this morning destroyed six
buildings entailing a loss of $50, 900.
Telegraph and telephone communication is
cut off.
The fire was the most destructive in the
history of the town. The whole business
portion, including the Dixon house, Phoe-
nix bank, Mantle bank and many mercan-
tile houses are laid waste.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Not u Candidate for Governor.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 17.-Rumors have
been rife around legislation halls that Secre-
tary of State Cook was candidate for gov
eInor, and it was practically admitted on all
sides that he was strong candidate. Senator
Murphy said: ''He has been spoken of and is
very strong man." The secretary of state
was seen by United Press correspondent.
He was asked if there any truth in the
statement that he was candidate mo, / am
not I authorize you to say that have had no
intimation Or any intention of my being
IA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Bills to be Favorably Reported.

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-THE general laws COM
nittee will begin its Investigation of ''trusts''
tomorrow at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New
York city. The committee will report favor
ably the bills authorizing Felix Adler to
solemnize marriages; extending for one year
the time for the commission to frame code
of evidence, and probably the bill embody-
ing the county plan" for employment Of con-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
To be Investigated.

TRENTON, Feb. 17.-Mr. McDermitt, of Es-
sex, in the house Of assembly yesterday Of
fered a resolution asking for a committee of
investigation regarding the charges made
that conference had been held at Taylor's
hotel, Jersey City, last Saturday, for the pur-
pose of using improper methods to defeat the
Washington street bridge bill, passed Wednes-
day. The resolution was adopted, but the
committee has not yet been appointed. The
house adjourned for week after the session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
The Foreman Surprised.

BUFFALO, Feb. 17.-On Tuesday the labor.
ers employed by Rockwell & Mclean, con-
tractors of Syracuse, who are building the
aew canal lock at Black Rock, struck on ac-
count Of the alleged brutal treatment of the
foreman, Frank Broughton. Bruughton hired
q number Of Italian laborera AND p1pteeded
to the loEk To pl1t them I'd work. On Rrrivhlg
tiers he found that the strikers had resumed
work t1nt1Hr the orders Gf the state RESIDENT
engineer, Whit discharged Bruughton at unha
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

'NIingo Jack's'' Ghost Drives Him Crazy.
EAsToNTowN, n j., Feb. 17.-George Cole
man, the drunken butcher, who was so affected
by the alleged appearance of the ghost of
'Mingo Jack" i'll the lookup here, was sent up
to Freehold Wednesday tor thirty days by
Justice Edwards. A dispatch from Freehold
says that Coleman is in a critical condition,
and may not live. If he does it is feared that
he will be demented. The authorities here
state that the ruffians about town were
responsible for the ghost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Guilty of Fratricide.

BELvIDERE, N. j., Feb. 17.-Calvin Turner,
the 15-year-old boy who killed his brother by
running the tine of a pitchfork into his brain,
at Port Murray last week, was yesterday
brought before the court of common pleas
After listening to full account of the crime
the court accepted plea of guilty of man.
slaughter, and suspended sentence. An effort
will be made to have bill pass the present
legislashru allowing him to be sent to the
state reform school, persons guilty of murder
Or manslaughter now being debarred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
SUICIDE OF A POLITICIAN.

A Brooklyn Heeler Shoots Himself in a
Bowery Saloon.
NEW YORK, Feb 17.-Joseph B. Fitzpat-
rick of Brooklyn, prominent Kings Coun-
ty politician, shot himself in the closet of
a Bowery saloon last night, and died in
the hospital this morning. No reason is
known for the deed. Papers were found
on his person signed by himself, as secre-
tary of the Order of Chosen Friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Money closed at per
cent The highest rate was 2lf per cent. and tie
lowest 115 per cent. Exchange closed steady;
posted rates, 4.SJl.IST; actual rates, J.SiI.ec
4.Si1S for sixty days and 4.S5@4s6lS for de-
mand. Governments closed steady currency
is, 10 bid; Is, COUP, 1251a bid 41as, do, l0i14
bid.
Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union
frsts, 113@I16; Union land grants, 1850 log;
Union sinking funds, 11s@ l20; Centrals. 1lSeLIl6
The stock market was decidedly more active
during the morning hours to-day than during the
same hours yesterday. More than double the
amount of business was transacted. Nearly all
the stocks opened higher, and most of them
made slight advances by 12 o'clock. The market
continued firm on a very moderate trading, and
prices advanced steadily up to within fifteen
minutes of the close, when they fell Off fraction
ally ON some selling to realize The final figures,
however, were 1s@.1 per cent. higher than those
of last night The market to-day was almost ex.
clusively in the hands of the local professional
traders and dealings were without feature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Will he Entertained at DeImonico's.

New YORK, Feb 1.-THE Glee and
Banjo Club of Brown University have ar
ranged to give a series of concerts in this
vicinity for next week, and Monday night
the members will be entertained at Del
monico's by the alumni of this city. A
large attendance of Brown graduates is ex-
Dected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Wanted in Connecticut.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 17.-Joe Maury, the
man arrested here few days ago, charged
with blowing open the safe of Gale & Chap
man, OF Norfolk, and robbing them of $50, 900
worth of diamonds, is wanted at Norwich,
Conn, for a similar offense. A Pinkerton
detective arrived here with requisition from
the governor of Connecticut for Maury unde
he alias of Dollard. The officer left yester-
day for Norfolk, to await developments in the
Gale & Chapman case. His man will be de-
ivered to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

DANvERs, Mass, Feb. 17.-John M. Under
wood, aged 6S, wealthy resident of Oak
Knoll. Danvers, wandered from home in his
sleep Wednesday night, and yesterday was
found frozen to death about a quarter of a
nile from his home, near Beaver Brook sta
ion. The body was clad only in night
dress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

N. Y, Feb. 17.--Wholesale ar
It's of persons who have stolen coal from
Erie Railroad company here and elsewhere
(ween nearby points and Turner's have
Pn made during the past two or three days.
some instances the thieves have been let off
fh light sentences, while others will be
bsecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
b company claims that in the aggregate
amount Of coal stolen is very large. De-
lives from New York aud Jersey City
ke been at work On the ca1 for tluee
Md
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
The Anti-Poverly Fight.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Dr. McGlynn OBJ
tanned from the supreme court yesterday an
order requiring Messrs. Croasdale. Post and
associates to show cause why they should not
be restrained from being Incorporated US the
Anti-Poverty society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Russians Irrifated.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 17.-Reports from
the interior of the empire concur in stating
that the publication of the Austro-German
treaty, taken in connection with Prince Bis
marck's speech on the military bill, has cre-
ated intense irritation among all classes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. H.-Twenty-fve per
cent. of the coke ovens in the Connellsville
region were shut down yesterday in accord
ance with the agreement made by the opera
tors few days ago. The suspension is for
the purpose of restricting production, and
will throw 1900 out of employment. The
operators are firm in their determination not
to reduce the selling price of coke, and say
that the partial shut down will continue in
definitely if the blast furnace men blow out
some of the furnaces, as has been threatened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
DEATH of Mr.. Stirling.

BALTIMORE, Feb. I'M. Archibald Stir
ling, aged 40, died last evening Of general de-
oility. Mr.. Stirling has been president OF
be Baltimore Savings bank, the largest In
'titutiOn Of the kind in the south, for twenty
dx years He had been connected with this
ba TX for six y-three years, and has been cne
y it6 directors since Feb 6, 1925
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Proposed New Rules in Parliament.

Proposed New Rules In Par1iament.
LONDON, Feb 1.-THE governments new
ules OF procedure propose that the house sit
rom p. M. to a. M, with interval of
IN hour for dinner; that closure may be voted
If 100 members are present, instead of 200, as
now, and that the speaker may suspend for
the sitting any member or members who may
become grossly disorderly. The remainder of
the rules greatly increase the power of the
speaker. Grand committees to deal with bills
relating to the laws of trade, shipping and
manufacture are to be revived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Tracking the Murderer.

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Actise search for John
Clark, alias Cartwright, the supposed muir
derer of Millionaire Smell, was continued
yesterday. The police succeeded in finding q
woman who was his mistress, and 1t is stated
she furnished some valuable pointers which
may result in the speedy capture of the mur-
derer. Thirty thousand circulars offering a
reward of 5000 for Cartwright's appre-
hension were sent broadcast over the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Anticipating a BIG F1uod.

ELLENvILLE, N, Y, Feb 11-Weather
|phets ore predicting heavy AOod winn .
|w comes. Between the Sawhangnnk
|untain range and the Susquehanna river
ire are three feet of snow OF the level for
les. In many localities, particularly 50 In
livan county, the drifts are tremendous
en the ''oldest inhstdtant" does not fenaS1
vhen thesJ waB u uuu1s sgpa ~ ~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
OF Interest to Medical Men.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Frederick Muller,
the german, who hired room at the Val
Dyke house on Monday night, and turned On
tue gas with the intention Of con1mitting SUI
cide died yesterday at tha Chnpaber Stree'
hospital He did not recover consciousness
sed oa s1e + a0si sSn saaa m ~as ii T. spays
kvttt hrrjwns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Mast stand or Fall rorether.

New York, Feb 17.--Judge Lawrence YES
terday denied the motions of Rolin NJ Squire
and Maurice B. Flynn for separate trials, az
the indictments are for conspiracy. The
motions to Withdraw the uaeas and dBnur
were grzntaAl iryumthy wE - ieAd u
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Canadian Journals on the Treaty.

MONTREAL, Feb. II. = The ministerial
organs commenting on the result of the fish,
cry commissions work claim that the inter-
ssts of the Dominion have been ii. no way
sacrificed The opposition papers, ON the
other hand, say it is practically victory for
the United States, inasmuch the main
point of contention-the right to touch and
trade-has been conceded to the American
government, while there is no provision for a
free interchange of products.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
ACCIDENTS AND CRIMES.
THE RECORD OF A DAY BROUGHT
BY TELEGRAPH.

A Daring Bank Robbery in Texas-A
Mute's Head Torn from His BOdy-A
Fatal Accident on the Grand Trunk.
Other Casualties.
Cisco, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE boldest bank
robbery ever committed in Texas took place
here Wednesday evening. A few minutes
before 5 o'clock G. c. Leveaux, cashier, Treas
urer T. r. Blake and NJ. B. Owens were sit
ting in the bank, when a man appeared at the
cashiers window and asked for some
change. Mr.. Leveaux stepped to the
front to wait on him. At this junct-
ure three other men came in, and one
of them thrust the muzzle of pistol in Lev
eaux's face and told him that was the kind of
change he wanted. Mr.. Blake started to
leave the room, but the robber stopped him
and marched him, with Leveaux and Owens,
into one corner of the room, where three of
the robbers guarded them while the other
one proceeded to go through the safe and
money drawer.
They took every dollar in the bank and a
gold watch and some other valuables that
were deposited there for safe keeping The
robbers then left the bank, and succeeded in
escaping The sheriff and posse started in
pursuit, but up to the present have not sue
ceeded in overtaking the robbers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Rumors of Balfour's Removal.

DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE Freeman's journal
says that rumors current to the effect
that Sir Henry Holland, at present secretary
for the colonies, will succeed Mr.. Balfour as
chief secretary for Ireland, and that the latter
will become the government leader in the
house of commons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
His Head Torn from His Body.

HIs deaI 10TH TOM H1S Body.
SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. 17.-Joseph Snyder,
aged 50, a deaf mute. backed into a revolv-
ing fly wheel in the Lack kswanna Iron and
Coal company's rolling mill while he was
,cuffling with companions yesterday. His
body was cut in two and his head was torn
off and hurled fifty feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
The Hahn Alibi Denied.

Boston, Feb 1.-THE Hahn alibi at Med
field, which was published yesterday, is
denied by Mr. Baker, who says Hahn was
not a member of the Engine company in
1876 as claimed. and that the meeting of
tine company in February of that year was
not held ut his house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Water HnItl Inv Woods.

!, The proportion Of water held by different
woods varies greatly. According to Scheu-
bier and Hartig, freshly cut horn bean con-
tains 1s.6 per cent of water; willow, 26 per
cent; ash, 287 per cent. birch, S0e per
cent. oak. S47 per cent pine, 81 Z per cent. {;
red beech, @s7 per ceht; elm, 44.5 par cnt
= 1sfs;s 4 5ss 1ssE !. So Ta,s S'1ss pep's 'oo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

"BoodIer" Moloney OF for England.
MONTREAL, Feb. 17.-"Billy" Moloney and
his second son, E. j. Moloney, started for
Halifax last night, where they take q steamer
for England
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
A Pto,ninent Aotor's Death.

BALrIM0RE, Feb 17.--John G. Mcdonald
an actor, died yesterday aged 40 years. ~
had been declining from consumption for tne
past eighteen months Mr.. Mcdonald paayet
with Mary Anderson for 1vs yearS witi
90 aRs @1xs ssss 81 * sa - -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Fatal Railroad Accident I'm Canada.

HAMILTON, Ont, Feb. T.-In a collision
yesterday on the Toronto branch of the Grand
Trunk railroad, about four miles from here,
Robert Archibald, fireman of the Toronto
express and Thomas Peden, baggageman,
both of Hamilton, were killed. Robert Pea
cock, freight brakeman, and Robert Hutch
inson, the engineer of the express, We're both
seriously injured about the head. The pas
sengers escaped injury. Both the dead men
leave widows. The accident was caused by
the freight train leaving Hamilton before the
arrival of the Toronto train, in violation of
orders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Iowa Republican Convention.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 1.-THE Republican
state central committee yesterday fixed the
date for the state convention and district eau
Gus for e.ecting delegates to the national con-
vention for Wednesday, March 81, at Des
MOines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17

For Saturday, in New Jersey, eastern New
York, eastern Pennsylvania, and in New
England, generally warmer and from partly
cloudy to fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-17
Premier Tirard viii Resign.

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE chamber of deputies
voted yesterday against the appeal of tho
government to take into consideration the
question of reducing the salaries of treasury
paymasters When the result of the vote was
announced Premier Tirard left the chamber,
declaring that he would resign.