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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
GENERAL SPORTING GOSSIP.

Spalding has refused two offers of $1 900 Tor the release of Tebeau.
 ''Mike Kelly and his eight assistants" is tho latest for the Boston club.
 There is no truth in the report that Capt Sam Brown intends to retire from the turf
 Ike Weir, the .'Belfast Spider, !" will open sparring school in Boston.
 Paddy Ryan will next month shy his castor out of the ring and begin work in the United States mint in San Francisco.
 William Faxo Page, the champion rife shot of Australia, is coming to America to contend against the best rifle shots in this country.
 George Godfrey says that he is ready to box Sullivan six, eight or ten rounds or to a finish, within four or eight weeks from sign ing articles.
 La Blanche says $500 is too little for fin ish fight with small gloves And yet many good men are glad to get one-fifth of that amount for sach battle.
 Pat Killeen and Patsy Cardiff have signed articles to fight fifteen rounds, with two ounce gloves, Marquis of Queensberry rules, at Minneapolis on June 26.
 George Smith, the sprinter, will shortly start for Sheffield, England, where he will run in the September handicap. Smith won the great Whitsuntide handicap of 1881.
 R. l.. Beeckman, who holds the middle states lawn tennis championship pennant, will compete against several promising play CTS in the championship tournament that is to be decided at Hoboken on June G.
 Charley Mccarthy, the ex-amateur cham pion feather weight, is training for his ff- teen round skin glove fight with Tom Burns, of England, to take place in Boston in three weeks. They will fight at 112 pounds and for $300
 Arthur Chambers will go to San Francisco with Joe Acton. Chambers will try to open sporting resort at the Golden Gate while Acton will meet James Faulkner at the Olympic Athletic club rooms in 0 catch-as- catch-can wrestling match.
 Who ever heard of the batter running the bases the wrong way3 Dan O'Leary did 1t in Port Huron in 1883. He was so excited that he made the circuit by way of third in- stead of first on a home run hit Dan was hot when the umpire called him out.-Cleve- land Plain Dealer.
 Some one asked Comiskey about a certain pitcher, under contract to the St. Louis club. "Oh, he's good man on the 1st and 18th of every month" The point of Comiskey's re- mark will be seen when 1t is understood that the pay days of every team in the associa- tion occur on the dates mentioned.
 Cummings time for the late three-quarters of mile race with George was minutes 13 3-5 seconds. George, when an amateur, went the distance in minutes 8-4 seconds. In this country he ran 1t in minutes 10 1-2 seconds. The best record by an American is the minutes 13 seconds, made by Lon Myers as an amateur. .-
 Gafney, the umpire. and Bushong, the catcher, are probably the only men in the business who wear chest protectors under their shirts. They are small affairs, but an effective and great improvement over the cumbersome big wind bag that most catchers use, and weary the spectators by putting them on and of during the game.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Tobacco Growth: in England.

Tobacco has been grown experimentally in England during the last year or two under a license, or something equivalent to it, from the inland revenue authorities. But legal journal contends that tobacco growing is ab- solutely illegal by statute. The truth seems to be that in the reign of Charles II two stat utes were passed expressly forbidding to- bacco culture in Great Britain, under g pen atty of $50, subsequently, increased to $2OO per rod planted These acts were framed solely for the benefit of the American col onies.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
SIX sCHoONERs OF CIDER.
A Bridgeport Man Makes a Wager and
 Loses, but Still Lives.

A Bridgeport Man Makes Wager and
 Loses, but Still Lives.
 Edward O'Neil, cigarmaker, made a wager with 8 fellow-employee, yesterday afternoon, says last evenings Bridgeport Farmer, that he could drink six schooners of cider within an hour, and after the days work was finished delegation of cigar makers adjourned to a saloon on Leverty street to see the feat attempted. The valiant Edward drank three schooners in quick suc- cession and bravely attempted the fourth. The struggle was severe one, and the lookers-on on thought from the painful con- tortions which he went through that he was about to change into character similar to MT Hyde, but instead he emitted terri ble moan and fell to the floor. His friends became alarmed and carried him outside, where efforts were made to resuscitate him. After considerable work they partially sue ceeded, but O'Neil was so weak that 8 friend was compelled to assist him to his home. He, of course, lost the bet, but says he is perfectly satisfied to pay it, and considers himself fortunate that he still l lives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
CURIOUS THINGS OF LIFE.

Cadillac, Mich., has barber who never talks. He is deaf and dumb.
 A man in St. Louis was fined s for trying to kiss young lady the other day.
 A Philadelphia murderer bears the appro- priate name of Killer.
 The bloom stalk of a century plant at Florida exposition grows at the rate of six inches g day. .,.
 Darius Scott, of Arkansas, is 95 years old, and has his gravestone all lettered, except the date of death.
 A man in Connecticut, who built a fancy barn, stole eight tombstones from grave yard to build bis managers.
 The female horse thief is the latest from Ohio, two ''pretty and stylishly dressed" ones having been jailed at Akron the other day.
 A bubbling well that throws up small rubies, diamond dust and fragments of load stone among it's sand, is the latest wonder re- ported from Indiana. .....
 Every man on the Kansas City police force, it is said, is church member. Two of the officers are elders in the church and num- Der of them are deacons.
 John Jones, a near sighted young man Iv- ing in Bath county, Ky, attempted to cut off the head of a chicken, missed his mark, and took off his left hand instead at the wrist.
 A California widow had plans for $50, ,o0o monument for her late departed, but when the lawyers got through fighting over the es- tate the widow was doing housework at & per week for the man who draughted the monument.
 The maddest woman south of the line fl that Georgia she who sat up till o'clock awaiting her husbands return from ''the lodge," and upon going upstairs found the supposed. culprit safe in bed, where he ha6 been snoring away her hours of vigil A New York business man has a nove method of refreshing his memory. When h, has something important to attend to tn, next day he writes himself postal card re minding him of the matter, and, finding tn card among the mail the next morning, at | tends to it the first thing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Protestant sIethodists in Conference.

DETROIT, Mich, May 25.-The Protestant Methodists in conference at Adrian, Mich, determined to exclude women from the pull pits of the denomination. Several important changes in discipline were adopted as follows: A recommendation forbidding ministers to celebrate marriage of divorced persons who have violated their marriage vows The broad proposition to prohibit marriage of a divorced person, no matter what the cause, was limited to the foregoing rule. A rec ommendation to strike out from the funda- mental doctrines of church professions the words "the holy Catholic church" and sub stitute "the universal Christian church, so as to read, 'T believe in the Holy Ghost, the Universal Christian church,n was also
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
New York Custom House Methods.

NEW YORK, May 25.--The methods by which the custom house of this city is con- ducted under the civil service law became the subject of inquiry by subcommittee of the United States senate, which commenced its labors yesterday. The testimony being analysed, does not show very happy state of affairs in the custom house. The witnesses were both Dem ocrats and Republicans, and their evidence went to show that men of both parties who were employees of the government had been discharged for merely frivolous reasons or no reasons at all. Kennett K. BIauvelt testified that he was invited by Superintendent John M. Wyatt to go to the "Widow McGinnesses' pig raffie," it being pretty generally understood that the money realized would go to swell Governor Hills campaign fund, and that it would go hard with any custom house employe refusing to attend. Other testimony of startling character was given which showed that officials of both par ties had resorted to corrupt practices
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
The Presbyterian Centennial.

PH1LADELPH1A, May 25.-One hundred years ago yesterday the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of America was founded and instituted in this city. Yester- day in this city the centennial anniversary of the establishment of this congress of the Presbyterian church was celebrated with ceremonies, impressive and interesting. by tha general assemblies of the two great d;v;s;ons of the church. The celebration cer- emonies came off in the Academy of Music and in Horticultural hall, building not un- like a Presbyterian church itself. The in teriors of both these edifices were profusely decorated with flowers, shrubs and banners rav During each meeting each auditorium was jammed ..--.-----.. -...-..-- :.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Landlord Grosvenor's Case.

PROVIDENCE, May 25-Dr William Gros- venor, the venerable and wealthy landlord of the Grosvenor block, who was arrested under the '1andlords' liability" section of the pro, hibitory statute, was again arraigned in the district court. He waived examination, and was released under $500 bail Edmunds, the liquor dealer, the maintenance of whose place has brought Dr. Grosvenor into trouble, holds a lease of the premises, and refuses at his landlords demand either to vacate or to stop selling liquor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

The Emperor's Disease Believed to be
 Under Control.
 BERLIN, May 25.-The emperor did not rise until noon to-day, owing to the fatigue from yesterdays exercise. His condition is the same, however, and daily bulletions will be discontinued and official state ments issued at the end of each week. It is believed his disease is now under con- tro1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25

Spencer takes Children's Pictures be- fore they have chance to wink.
 D. c. Calender & Go. have started a $35. .OO Watch club. We propose to give a full Jeweled American Watch in IA kt. gold filled case. Warranted for 20 years. An ladies' IA kt solid gold American Watch on payment of $1. % per week, one drawing each week Open to Ladies and Gentlemen, and 3 Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25

He is Maine's Choice, First, Last and All
 the Time.
 MINNEAPOLIS, May 25.-Judge Samuel Titcomb, of Augusta, Me-, who is in this city, when asked to give his opinion of the Blaine movement said: 1.-The state of Maine is unquestionably for James G.. Blaine, first, last and all the time. Joe Hanley is working night and day to secure his nomination, but I cannot vouch as to the truth of the report concerning his methods, because do not know them"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
THREE LABOKERs CRUSHED

By Large Rock at the Portland
 Quarry.
 PORTLAND, May 25.-While large stone in the Shaler & Hall quarry was being raised this morning, chain supporting the stone broke and, three workmen named Smausian, Lundell and Erickson were fatally injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Jersey cIty's ''Bir Four" Indicted.

JERSEY CITY, May 2a-Commissioners Reynolds, Watt, Kern and Hilliard. of the city board of works, have been indicted on twelve counts for malfeasance and con- spiracy Reynolds and Kern are Democrats, Watt and Hilliard Republicans, and they are alleged to have formed @ combination com monly known as the Big Four" and to have shared the spells. The two other members, Van Keuren, Republican, and Somers, Dem ocrat, were not in the combination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
e.ot Anerx bx relephone.

A recent decision in Germany is worthy of record for the benefit of American telephone patrons. One unfortunate telephone user. lost his temper at being kept waiting by the central office, and when explanations were made he told the telephone official per tele- phone to shut his gab and not lie about it. The court gave the merchant sixty marks fine and twelve days in jail as a warning against @ ibelous use of a scientific convent ence.-Electrical Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
A Cautious Decision.

she-Do you like Browningi
 He-Very much.
 sI do not believe1 shall ever tire of him. Do you think you ever willp
 sWeIl don't know. used to think I'd never tire of the fifteen puzzle, but did Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Fire in Stafford Springs.

PALMER, Mass, May 25.-Central block in Stafford Springs, was burned and gutted this morning. The losers were F. N. Crane, harness dealer; L. Arnold, jeweler; F. Let tisen, baker; Anthony Adams, hardware; Oriental Tea company,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
A Nerro summarily pealt WIth.

GAINESVILLE, O., May 25-Robert Gib- son, 6 negro, 40 years of age, was caught in. the act of outraging a 5-year-old girl He was promptly arrested. A mob of citizens forced their way into the jail, and taking the prisoner to the outskirs of the town, hung him to a tree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
PennsylranIa Lutheran..

LANCASTER, Pa, May 25.-The 14lst am nual session of the Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania convened in this city in Trinity Lutheran church. Tho attendance of dele gates was large The president, Rev. F. G. Krotel of New York, delivered the synodical sermon His theme was stChurch Unity.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
The Candid Tramp.

Tramp may as well be frank about the matter. Will you please give me fifteen cents to buy drink of whiskya
 Old Gentleman-Can't you buy drink of whisky for less than fifteen centsi
 .sYes, I can buy it for ten, and in some places as low as five; but, Great Scotti what kind of stuff is itq'-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Gen. sher,dan,s Illness.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Col Sheridan says in referring to Gen Sheridan: "He is stin somewhat weak, and his physician has ad- vised him to take @ few days more rest He will probably be all right again by Monday. wish you would contradict the story that the general is suffering from a paralytic stroke. He is not suffering from paralysis. apoplexy or anything serious, and whosoever says he is knows nothing whatever about tho
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Yirginia state Elections.

RICHMOND, Va, May 25-Returns fion municipal elections throughout the state show that the Democrats carried Petersburg Lynchburg, Richmond and Danvills.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Burial of An Army Nurse.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The funeral of Mrs Alice Martin, who was one of the most prominent army nurses during the war, tool place here this afternoon, and was attended by many soldiers of the late
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
Ieaped to His Death.

CONCORD, N.s H., May 25.-William D. Burnham an insane man from Epping, who was being taken to the asylum here, leaped stantly killed ..... -..-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
An Insane Woman's Rash Act.

ArrLEBoRo, Mass, May 25.-Mrs Smith committed suicide this morning at West Mansfield, where she lived, by drowning herself in pond. She was insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25

General Sher1dan's Cond1t1oh Serlous'
 WASHINGTON, May 25.-General Sheri- dan is reported much worse to-day. He suffered renewed attack of heart trouble during last night. Fear is expressed that he may not live through the day. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25
JAMES G. BLAINE.

BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-25

officer that Finn lived in that house and he would take him inside. He asked the officer to let him bring Finn into the house. The officer allowed him to do so. 2
 Rebutting evidence on the first two charges was then introduced.
 MT Cramm, brother of Contractor Cramm of the Meriden & Waterbury railroad, said he saw the officer on the 17th. He could not say anything was the matter with him. He smelled nothing from him; the officer did not stagger.
 Officer Cahey saw Officer Byrnes coming out of the station house at 6 o'clock that morning, just as he was going off duty; the officer was perfectly sober.
 John Lunny is proprietor of the saloon in which it is claimed the officer got his liquor. He swore the officer came into his store and drank glass of ginger ale; no liquor; he was perfectly sober.
 Thomas Lunny saw the officer come Ill and % out of the saloon. He was per fectly sober.
 Vim McVittie was working that morning near the old tan shop dam; he didn't see any signs of liquor on Byrnes. Corr came to him short time before that and told him that Byrnes was drunk. The officer came along soon after and he was sur prised to see him sober after hearing Corr story.
 Chief Egan said Joe Corr came into the police station that morning and said Off cer Byrnes was drunk, lying in ditch and covered with mud. He and Officer Dodds visited Byrnes' house immediately. They went to the officers room and woke hlm up. They examined the clothes. No mud was on the coat. There was a little around the bottom of the pants. The officer went
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE

MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE
Philadelphia, Dec. l5 (speciaD-The Pennsylvania
Railroad has Just closed contract for $4,000 rail-
road ties with Pittsburg firm, also for $4,000
ties TO be used on he connecting road TO the
Philadelphia and Erie, at Johnsonburg
In railroad circles here II is reported today that
important changes looked for in the management,
OF the baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the event Of
Mr.. Mayors election n is said that Wee President
Thomas W. King may be returned to office, also that
George De B. Kslm Of this city, who recently
ed the Board Of Directors, will be made second
vice president and that fourth Vice President Lold
may be promoted
Officers Of the Pennsylvania Railroad deny the
port that it is proposed TO abandon the Delaware and
Raritan Canal The consent of the New-Jersey Legs
aure and of the stockholders Is to enable
now Improbable.
In the United states Court formal decree has been
made discharging stephen A. Caldwell. George Dc b.
Kem and Austin Corbin receivers Of the Phila-
d. lphia and Reading Railroad
-Four corps OF engineer are at work ia New Jersey
laying ont the route for the Pennsylvania. Poughkeep
sic and Bos on Railroad. which will run from Stating
ton. n j., 10 the POughheepsie Bridge. The road
will be pieted in about year.
The Lehgb Valley has purchased the Jordan
new frighl and passenger stations there. The same
company Is putting heavier axles and wheels under
its fi ght cars with view TO reducing the chances
OF accident
pany VITA be held January II. OF the $4,000 600
Of apia stock. the owners OF all but S545 900 have
ed the voting power in trustee TO the few
stockholders who id assent 70 tk2 congratulations
companed by blank, asking that proxy be executed
In his name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
MRS GARDNER BREWFR.

Boston, Iec. II (Spec aD.-Mrs. Gardner Brewer
widow Of oi Rosions successful and public
spirited merchants. is dead. age eighty-fve years.
Mis- Brewer bad for several years been confined By
Illness TO her home No. 20 Beaconst., where she had
gathered wonderful collection Of paintings statuary
and other art treasurer hered largely in her four
teen months visit 10 Europe, soon after tho war.
Mis-. Brewer was very charitable. While member
OF several benevolent societies, she preferred keep
her charities unknown. and none but the recipients
can be awarr of their number and eAtent. Mrs.
Brewer was member Of the Weld family, Of Rox-
bury, one Of the oldest aud most respected Of the
city. She born In the Old Weld mansion there,
which stu In the family. She leaves three daueh-
tDr-. Mrs. Tennlman. OF Newly York, Miss Carrie
Brewer. and Mrs. craft. the artist Mrs Brew err
sistcr Is the wife OF W. ". Biac well known
lawyer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-16
TIE OTHER SIDE OF TIE STORY.

The arrest OF young George McGevem and his re-
nsova 10 tie Elairs Reformatory, on the technical
grounds that he had violated the terms of his parole
caused much indignation among persons who were ac-
quainted with his parents IN Morton-st. II said
that had led honest life since his release from
the refornstoIy In September, 1886 and thai it
outrage 20 send him back the institution because he
had failed report at the OF the Prison Associ
alton once month. Inspector Byrnes told reporters
at Police Headquarters last evening that he did
believe young McGOvern was entitled to much
sympathy. Tho youth sent TO the reformatoy
for rObbing the house Of Senator Bradley AT his
tal he declared thai he never had been arrested be-
fore but one Of Inspector Byrnes's men had caught
him picking pockets In siXtL-aye with schOol-booLs
under his arm. Soon after he paroled from The
lofonnatOIy, the nspecor said he arrested for
stealing watoh and pleaded guilty under an as
saued name. he SEM 10 the pentcntidIy for
two yeas and tla1 why he couldn't report at
the Prison Association roOHH. Mr. Iy rn6s sad that
Mc(sOveIn's parents knew that he IN the pen-