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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
THE MISSING EXPLORER.
The Story of His Capture Is
 Doubted in London.
DIGNA's vEEACITY QUESTIONED.

Officials of the East African Company
 Give nertiny1t Reasons for Doubling
 the Report-Germany Determined to
 Extend Her Influence in East Africa.
 LONDON, Dec. 17.-The quite general as- sumption that Henry NJ. Stanley is pris- oner in the hands of Khalifa Abdullah, the false prophet of the Soudan, has not ex- tended to the officials of the British Imperial East African company. These gentlemen, including Sir Francis De Winton and Will jam Mackinnon, express their unqualified be- lief in the explorers safety and ultimate re- turn to civilization, and quite reasonably base their belief upon the contention that the proofs of his capture furnished by Osman Digna are insufficient, illogical and contra dictory. The Uganda missionaries, although ample time has elapsed for their doing so, make no mention of the mahdi's alleged vic tory, and the British Imperial officials are therefore contrained to believe that no bat tie between the mahdrs forces and those of Stanley or Emin, or both, has taken place. Osman Digna probably lies when he pretends that he does not know the name of the white trayeer he speaks of, and the placing of the cartridges in evidence is merely effective as weakening his assumption that the unknown white man is Stanley. The last consignment aI Fl4eS Senb I0 oUSnley c0nSlSIeQ WnOuy OI weapons of the Remington pattern, which the snider cartridges produced could not be made to fit.
 In spite of the probable abandonment of the lately proposed Emin relief expedition, Lieut.. Wissman has expressed his determina- tion to proceed to Africa next month, and this resolve is regarded as confirming the sus- picion that Germany is determined to extend her influence in East Africa at all hazards.
 The seriousness of the governments di- lemma, too, is intensified by the fact that Lord Randolph Churchill, whom the minis try fondly hoped they were to be we'll rid of at this critical time, will not go to Chili, but will remain in London to watch the result of the English campaign at sualsim. Although it is probable that the Tory-Democratio leader has done the government as much harm as he is able to at present, the ultra Tories are on nettles lest he shall spring something else upon them that will have the effect of weakening their majority in the many doubtful constituencies.
 The Sunday Times, in an article on the probability of Stanley's safety, says friend of Stanleys has suggested that the New York Herald again come to the rescue and send an expedition to find the explorer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A New Fair Scheme.

FRYMIRE's, Pa, Dec. 1.-Two very pretty young women who are noted in this section of the state as being first-class housekeepers, members of church, and of good character and manners, have consented, with desire of making Sons Of America fair, shortly to be held, as profitable possible, to be chosen in public to be the wives of any two young men who may prove acceptable to them and their parents. The young women will be at the fair every evening and will have charge of booths. The wooing is to take place in the sight of all spectators, and if an agreement to marry is arrived at it is to be publicly signed, the witnesses thereto to be selected from the audience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
HE CLAIMED A "PULLn
But the "Pull' Did Not Haterialize, and
 He Is Arrested.

But the "Pull' Did Not Materialize, and
 He Is Arrested.
 TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 17.-Dr. N B. Hughes was arrested here on the charge of embedding S5,OOO The complainant is Mrs. Rhoda Mowry, and the case grows out of the cele- brated Mowry murder case that occurred at Arkansas City year ago Henry Mowry, a prominent young druggist and son of the complainant in this case, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to prison for life.
 Mrs Mowry represents that on March last Dr. Hughes told her that he had influence with the state officials and that if she fur nished money enough he could secure a par don for her son. He told her it would cost $5, 900 to fix the matter with certain officials She mortgaged her property, she says, and paid over 5000 to him and he promised to have the boy pardoned by a certain date At length she learned the doctor had done nothing toward securing her sons release and she swore out warrant for his arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Went Over the Falls.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Dec. 17.-Michael Bruen and William Cravens, of Cincinnati, had a thrilling experience here. They are on their way to New Orleans in skiff. Ap- preaching the falls of the Ohio in the dark, they were drawn over, and their frail craft was dashed to pieces on the rocks Their cries were heard by Albert and George Full Ter, who rescued them as they were being drawn toward the whirlpool The Fullers have rescued twenty lives at the falls, and Albert has record of 120-foot jump from the great bridge into the rapids.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
The Bald Knobber Must Ha~e

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17.-Advises from Ozark. Mo, say the sheriff of Christian county has completed the gallows upon which William Walker, the king of the Bald Knobbers, is to be hanged on the 18th inst. The other three members of the band, David W allzer, son of the king, and Joseph and Wiley Mathews, who are also to hang, will not be executed until Feb. II. Sheriff Johnson having re- ceived word that an attempt at rescue will be made by members of the old gang, has sworn in 100 special deputies to guard the jail and take other precautions to prevent trouble,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
 Fatal Duel with Knives,

WHEELING, W. ", Dec. TIA telegram from Berkley Springs narrates 6 fatal en- counter at Towards Chapel, Morgan county, between two young men armed with knives. George Mason and John Lamp engaged in a fight about @ watch trade, and Mason drew a knife and attacked Lamp, stabbing him in the shoulder. Lamp defended himself with a like weapon, and the two men cut and slashed each other in terrible manner in the darkness. Both were repeatedly cut and were bleeding freely when Lamp ran his knife blade through Mason's neck, ending the impromptu duel Mason died instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Attorney Sellers, General Denial

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 17.-United States District Attorney Sellers said in an inter- view: II had determined to resign before the election, and great many people knew it. My determination to resign had been formed before Dudley wrote that letter. disposed of pending business speedily as possible There is little remaining on the dockets, ex- cept such indictments as have been returned by the present grand jury As to Dudley's case having in any way influenced my de- cision, any charge to that effect is false, either as to Dudley or any other person."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
PHIL. DALY'S ASSAlLANT.
Some of the Personal History of the
 Badger, Edward Meredith.

bauSer, EuWAIu heTeuICHs
 COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 17.-Capt. Koehne, assistant clerk of the Ohio state prison, left here this morning for New York, with a requisition for Louis Carleton alias Mere dith, who is under arrest there for attempt ing the 'badger" game on Phil. Daly. Carle- ton was received at the state prison from Cincinnati, April Is, 1885, on a seven-year sentence, for grand larceny The board of managers paroled him on August IS, 1e96, but he had trouble with his employers, F. Hayden, Sons & O., in this city, and was returned to prison. On Aug. 8, 1887, he secured another parole, this time securing employment in Simpsons iron works, in this city, as bookkeeper. After working for this firm for three months Carleton disappeared and has not been seen since. According to bis prison record he had wife living at the time of his imprisonment, at 115 West Forty-third street, New York; is 29 years of age, and put down as moderate drinker
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Pedestrian Merritt's Revenge.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Dec. 17.-Sam Mer- ritt, who took second money in the great O'Leary walking match, visited a well known keno joint on Middle street, kept by Andy Farrell, and smashed the wheel, tables and furniture with an axe. He had gang of his friends with him and made complete wreck of the place. Several nights ago a faro bank in which Merritt was interested was raided by the police Merritt was led to believe that Farrell caused the closing of his place, and his work was done in retalia- tion. No arrests have been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
The Panama Canal Fizzle.

PARIS, Dec. 7.-Most of the parers here consider the rejection of the Pan--rna canel bill mistake Some describe the vote in the chamber of deputies as pusillanimous, while others declare that it will prove fatal to the republic The Temps says: ''This de- cision invests them with the widest powers, even to contract loans and continue the works Such loans might be entitled to priority, as the tribunals can grant debtor delay in meeting engagements, The rejee. tiQn of the bill has not modified the com pany's position.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
After the Smugglers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17.-Regarding the re- port of the capture of opium smugglers near St. Vincent, the deputy collector of customs at St. Paul says: 'sThere is about as much truth in that report as there is in the tales Of the Arabian Knights The report is not true, but admit that there is great amount of smuggling going on and that we are after big case. When we get it into 3 position so that the public may know it. we will give if r,1t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
f1.connor Chnllenees searIe.

TORONTO, Dec 17.--William O'Connor has issued the following challenge: ''I hereby challenge Henry Searle, of Australia, to row a three mile race in best and best boats for the championship of the world and e1 ,000 a side, the race to take place on neutral waters, to be mutually agreed upon-Thames, at Lon don, England, or San Francisco, Cal, pre- ferred. Upon hearing of Searle's acceptance will immediately forward deposit to either place he shall name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Robbed in an Opium Joint.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Edward Kennedy, a Trenton horse dealer, was robbed of $2,5OO in Richard Cronin's opium den. Cronin him self informed the police of the robbery, and caused the arrest of John Hollish, a conf dence man, who was in the place when the money was missed. Cronin refuses to give the location of the "joint," and it is said that the police do not know. Justice Ford post poned Hollishs examination until the police have completed their inquiries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Will Sue for Heavy Damaees.

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 17.-Twenty persons holding claims against the Lehigh Valley Railroad company on accoupao of the Mud Run disaster, in which so many lives were lost, have petitioned the board of government of the Scranton Diocesan Total Abstinence union to aid them in securing just recom- pense. The board will confer with these claimants on Tuesday evening. Sums far in excess of those offered by the railway com pany are demanded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Mahone Goes to washinrton.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 17.-Ex-Senator Malone left here last night for Washington, and will probably be there for some days, as he took along with him large travelling trunk It is supposed that he has gone there to confer with leading Republican senators in reference to his cabinet appointment. The friends of Gen. Malone are urgently pushing his claims for cabinet portfolio, and it is said that most of the southern Republican senators favor his appointment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Returning Refugees Welcomed.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 17-About 800 refugees have returned within twenty hours. They are welcomed by bands of music and by processions carrying banners inscribed with welcoming notices The streets begin to wear a normal aspect, It is that 5000 people will arrive each week during the coming month. Business prospects are good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Henry Georpe's Return,

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The steamers Etru ria, Trave and City of Chicago, just arrived report unusually tempestuous voyages Henry George was among the passengers or the Etruria. He reports the single tax ides rapidly growing in favor in England, and i confident that it will be put into operation there within reasonable time, and that it good effects v-ill be so apparent as to lead t, it's adoption hesA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Killed His Wife and Himse,f

PHII4ADELPH1A, Dec. 1T.-At Toddtown, stnall settlement in Montgomery county, about eight miles north of this city, John Ferguson shot and killed his wife Mary and then shot himself, both dying almost i1nme- diately. Recently Ferguson has shown signs of mental unsoundness, the result of too close application to his work He was Il years old and his wife five years younger,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Religious Requests.

WATERBURY, Conn, Dec 17-By the will of the late Miss Eza Marsh of Watertown, Conn.,, the American Home Missionary soci- ety receives $500; the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, $500; the American Bible society, $200; the American Tract society, S2oo; the American Female Guardian society, S10O, and the American Missionary association s100
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Sandbaesed and Robbed.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-James De Lamater, a retired business man, of No. 153 East Thirty-four street, was sandbagged and robbed at Twenty seventh street and Lexing- tonj avenue Thursday afternoon There is no clew to the highwaymen, The victim is still in a dangerous condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A Fipht to Deafh

F1NDLAY, O., Dec. 17.-Twenty men en- gagged in a desperate fight near this place, during which revolvers, stones, knives and clubs were freely used Nearly every parti- cipant in the row was more OF less seriously injured. Leon Du Comba, a Frenchman, was shot in the head, and is dying; young man named Campbell, it is believed, was fatally stabbed. The fight was started by Maj. Bright, a prominent and wealthy farmer There have been no arrests.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
4 Esriest for Half a Cen+n,.,-

BALTIMORE, Dec 17.--Tho Rev. Hugh F. Griffin, pastor of St. Marys Catholic church attached to Doughoregan Manor, the home of the Carols, in Howard county, cee- brated the fiftieth year of his priest hood yea terday. He is 7S years of age. Special ser vices were held, and many handsome pres ents were given him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A Challenge to Veterans.

MASON CITY, Ia, Dec. IA C. Owen, aged 79 years, an old and highly respected citizen of this place, is out with challenge to any man of 70 in the United States to run him 8 forty or eighty rod race, and at the end of the race jump and strike his heels to- gether three times. He will wager from $500 to $iO, 900 on tho result
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A Trin on the "Yanxee Flyar !.

BALTIMORE, Dec TIA party of news paper men took a run over the Philadelphia division of the Baltimore and Ohio road on its new fast train, the ''Yankee Flyern The ninety-t two miles between East Baltimore and Philadelphia were travelled in one hour and fifty eight minutes, two minutes ahead of schednla time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Mime. Patti's New Purchase.

LONDON, Dec 17.-It is reported that Ade- lima Patti has purchased the chateau of Chenonceaux, and that she is going to live there after leaving her Welsh castle. The chateau is the most romantic spot in all Tourraine. The castle itself is of Gothic architecture, and is perched right on the bridge over the Cher river. It was until re- gently owned by Mime. Pelouze, the sister of M Daniel Wilson, ex-President Grevys son. in-law
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A Nonaeenarian's Suicide.

JOLIET, Ills, Dec. 17.-John Sertel, 90 years of age, an old resident of this city, commit ted suicide by hanging himself with a small piece of tar rope, attached to a nail driven in the door casing about five feet from the floor. In order to strangle himself the old man was compelled to bend his knees, dying in a sort of sitting position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Destroyed by the Government.

BERLIN, Dec 1.-The North German Ga zette asserts that all of the letters in posses sion of the various German embassies and consulates emanating from the late Emperor Frederick which were found to be missing, and supposed to have been lost, after the emperor's death, were really burned by order of the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Thought It an Earthouake.

BRADFORD, Pa., Dec. TIA dynamite ma gazine belonging to Col. Roberts, situated three miles from this city and containing 800 pounds of dynamite, blew up yesterday, do- ing great damage to surrounding property The shock was felt twenty miles away Many thought it was an earthquake No one was injured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Murdered by White Caps.

KANSAS CITY, Dec 17.-James Mcdonald, the man who was so unlnercifully beaten by White Caps at Agria, Kan, last Monday, is dead His body was badly lacerated and he suffered terribly, so badly, in fact, that opiates were gwen him, and he died while under their effect.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17

TRoY, N. Y., Dec. Hilary M. Jones, who married a young girl in Newark week ago, deserted her Friday and started for Canada, but was caught On the train here in company with another woman who claims to have married him three years ago, will be taken back to answer charge of ena- ,.ezzling money from ", P, Dane, a paper dealer of New York, for whom he was book
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Investigating the White Caps.

JAMESTOWN. N. Y, Dec. 7.-The investi- gation of the White Cap raid of Friday night is in progress but nothing new has devel oped. The affair is thought by some to be a hoax. Nothing definite is yet known of the outrages alleged to have been perpetrated near tha city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Fiehtfne at Suakim.

SUAK1M, Dec. 17.-A reconnaissance was made on the left and rear of the rebels posi- tion yesterday. The party was headed by Gen. Greenfield, and advanced under heavy fire from the forts The Arabs opened fire, but did TO damage. Firing continued on both sides, and the Arabs earthworks have heen damaged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Murdered for Sixteen Dollars.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec 17.-Lazare Zeni shot and killed Giovanni Peri They, with seven other Italians, were gambling in a saloon, and the winning of $16 by Peri from Zeni was the cause of the murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Mrs. Chapfrau Defsated.

Lo4G BRANCH, N. J, Dec 17-The suit brought in the Court of Chancery by Mrs. Henrietta E. Chanfrau, widow of Frank Chanfra'a, the actor, against Col. Clifton " Tayloure, publisher of the Long Branch News, has been settled in the latter's favor,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
He will Not Be Dethroned.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-Advices from South Africa say that the king of Swaziland re- gently caused the massacre of his pre1nier and six chiefs and their people, who were sup posed to be copcerned in plot to dethrone him in favor of his brother,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
They Exceeded Their Authority.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 11-Five Tule River Indians were sentenced to five years imprisonment for manslaughter, in shooting to death fraudulent medicine man on their reserv ation, the court holding that the tribal control of Indians over their own affairs does not extend to the right of infiicting death penalties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Fatal Storms In France.

PARIS Dec. 17.-Terrible storms have been raging for three days in the department of the Pyrenees- -Orientales, flooding villages and causing wrecks and much loss of life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Alabama Rae,1ators Repulating.

BJRas1NGHAM, Ala, Dec. 17.-In Lamar eonnty crowd of masked men took Mrs. Jane Johnson from her house, whipped her, and warned her to leave the county within five days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Tha Delnwara Frozen Over.

He DeIAWAr9 FroXen UNeFs BoRDENsTowN, N. J., Dec. 1.-The Della ware river Is frozen over from shore to shore at this place
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-01-12
A NOVEL DEFENSE.

The defense of the Central Pacific
Railroad men it seems was published
in few favored newspapers the other
day. 1t boldly takes the position that
it is really the Government which IS
indebted to the company, and not the
company that owes the Government.
This conclusion is arrived at by esh-
mating what the Government might
have expended if the road had not been
built, and what the Government neg
lected to give the road in the way OF
business. This style of argument only
shows the cheek of the rascals.
The ground is taken also that it was
not expected when the debt was coz
tracted that it ever would be paid. This
non.expectation, if it existed, is in a
fair way to be verified; but there seems,
in such case, to have been a great deal
of unnecessary trouble taken from time
TO time, about debt that was not in
tended to be collected. 1t has not seem"
ed necessary in the defense to explain
the true inwardness of the Cotton let
ters; hut great deal is attributed to
Mr.. Stanford's poor memory Of expen-
ditureS.
1t is very evident that desperate cases
require desperate remedies, and that
this accounts for the one that isput for
ward. 1t is sort of defiance to the
government