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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

In 1876. John Devanney. fourteen year old school boy of New Haven, ran away from home in company with another lad of the same age. Two years afterward the other boy returned home, but Devanney was never heard from until last Friday when a dispatch signed John Devanney, and dated New York, was received by the young mans mother at New Haven, asking that money be sent to the Occidental Ho- tel, New York as the sender wanted to get home. Instead of sending money, his two sisters went to New York to meet their brother. They were met by young man who offered to conduct them to their brother for S15. The young ladies saw at once that it was a case of eXtortion. and returned to New Haven. The family are of the opinion that the long lost boy is sick somewhere in New York, and in a delirium let drop enough of the story of his life to induce some sharpers to resort to extortion.
 For some time a number of burglaries have been committed along the line of the Harlem and New Havan roads. Saturday night the station at Scarsdale, N. Y, was broken and two silk dresses worth S250 and several rolls of linen belonging to Mrs George Tom, wife of a Wall street broker, stolen. Yesterday two men who gave the names of Edward Winters, IS years old, of New London, and Edward Irving of Mt Vernon, were arrested on their way to New York on a horse car with the stolen property in their possession. The police think they are the thieves who have been preying upon the residents of Westchester county for months.
 The jury in the celebrated case of Will bur against Lathrop, in Willimantic, failed to agree Saturday after long trial. The plaintiff is pretty and vivacious widow and the defendant an aged and wealthy resident of Windham. She sues for the conversion of S7,0O0 which she gave the defendant to invest for her. His defense is blackmail
 Two tramps assaulted and robbed Will liam Cruma Saturday afternoon and left him for dead by the road side in Whistle vile, near Norwalk. He was found nearly frozen to death and his assailants were captured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE.
A Brooklynite Who Left Two Widow
 to Mourn His Death.

A BroOklynite Who Left Two Widows
 to Mourn His Death.
 BROOKLYN, Feb. 6.-When Charles Cor don. deputy sheriff, died at his home in this city last October he left two widows and two sets of orphans to mourn his loss. He was quiet unpretentious man, and no one sus- pected his dupicity. He lived in Middagh street, near Henry street. The house was small end neat, and he seemed to live happily with the wife that he sup ported there. He had another one, however, named Annie Williams, with whom he lived at No. 112 Sands street at one time, and again in Pearl street, near Sands. Later he kept house with her at Mo- 2O6 Jay street. This home became broken up by the insanity of his wife, who was sent to Flatbush asylum, where she is at present. By this wife he had three children. Two of these children were spirited away after the mother lost her reason, and the other was placed in the care of Edward R. Hamilton, No. 175 Bridge street, to whom the father paid a monthly allowance for board and clothing. This he did until his death, and MT. Hamilton has kept the child without pay. He is extremely poor, however, aud although he and his wife become much attached to the little fellow, they have fam fly of their own to take care of and they can- not afford to keep him. The boy has, there fore, become county charge.
 Gordons sane widow is nearly heartbroken. She had implicit faith in her husband, and can hardly believe that he would be guilty of such duplicity. When he died he left con- siderable property, and an effort will be made to make his heirs support the boy now living at the expense of Kings county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.
A Fatal Accident Caused by Broker
 Telephone Wire.

A Fatat Accident Caused by a Broken
 Telephone Wire.
 BUFFALO, Feb. G.-Isaac Morton, a colored employe on the New York Central vestibule train between New York and Buffalo, was killed by electricity yesterday. Robert Tay- Tor was driving adelivery wagon down Michi- gan street. Near Eagle street the horse sud- denly fell to the pavement Taylor applied the whip, and received an electric shock which made him unconscious. Morton saw the incident and went to the young mans as sistance. Taylor quickly regained his senses, and Morton took hold of the horse, sup posing it was alive, but as he did SO an un- earthly shriek rent the air and he fell, dying on the animal. Policemen Haley and Hen messy ran to the spot and found Taylor be- wildered. They concluded that it was case of electric shock, and sent for the Emergency hospital doctors Meanwhile they dragged Morton from the horse and took him to a drug store on the corner. Whiskey was used in a vain attempt to revive the unfortunate man. The doctors think Morton received the shock through the horse, for both hands were burned, indicating that the circuit had passed through his body in that way. It was found that a telephone wire, broken by the weight of wet snow, had crossed Brush electric light wire and had fallen to the pavement The horse, coming in contact with it, received the fatal shock. Morton's death was almost instantaneous. His watch, keys, money and knife were highly magnetized He leaves a wife and two children. Taylor will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
ENO'S FUTURE.
He Will Not Return to New York for
 Another Year. 1

He Will Not Return to New York for
 Another Year.
 MONTREAL, Feb. 6.-Mr. John c. Enc, for merlys of New York, and at present of Quebec, is on a visit to Montreal with some friends. MT. George S. Terry, of the Union League club, New York, who has been spending a couple of weeks with MT. Enc in Quebec, is one of the party, and MT. Enc has come, this far toward the American border to see his friend Terry homeward
 The mistaken identity of MT. George $. Terry, who by the way, is a miner, with MT. Terry, the lawyer, of New York, led to the rumor that John c. Enc was going back again But this is a mistake Enc and Terry were seen late last night at the Wind sor hotel by a correspondent. Terry identi fled himself as the Union League club man and was much amused at the idea that he had ever practiced at the bar.
 John C. Enc says that he is not returning to New York. He will return to Quebec this evening, and has rented Lady Langevins house for a year from May 1 next. He is quite happy in Quebec and has his children at school there. ''You may tell the people, said MT. Enc, ''that am not going back tt New York-at all events not for another yearn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
THE WALKING MATCH.
The Men are Dissatisfied With the Man
 agement.

NEW YORK, Feb 6.-There is general complaint that the Madison Square walk ing match is under poor management, and it is pronounced by many as a hippo drome. Constant errors are being made n the records and the walkers express great dissatisfaction. At an early hour this morning Vint and Dempsey got into a dispute, finally coming to blows. They were separated, and retired to their tents. Vint claims that Dempsey has been foul ing him at every opportunity. Dempsey asserts that it was unintentional. Follow ing is the record of the learders: At II a. m.-Cartwright, 6S miles, , laps; Albert, 67 miles, ? laps; Connors, 55 miles, G laps; Vint, 54 miles, l lap; Sinclair, 56. At l r. m.-Hengleman, 50, miles, z laps; Guerro, @ miles, , laps; Albert 79 miles; Cartwright, 79 miles; Hart, 75 miles, , laps; Panchot. 73 miles. lap.
 The contestants are taking it fairly easy and none seem much fatigued. Hughes suffers some from rheumatism, Cartwright is not looking in good condition and the breach between him and Hegelman is constantly widening; Campana of Bridge port contributes as usual to the amusement of the audience. There is great trouble with scorers. Attendance to-day about 5000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Stabbed by His Brother-in-Law.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Thomas Chase, colored, aged IS years, was probably fatally stabbed in the abdomen by his brother-in-law, John Williams, yesterday. It seems that Mrs. Williams and her two brothers, Thomas, the injured man, and Solomon, were drink ing beer and making considerable noise at Williams house, near Second and Broad streets. When Williams came home from work some of the neighbors complained to him of the racket, and he had the two men removed from the house by officers. They returned later on, however, and set upon Williams, beating him badly. During the scuffle he w1enched knife from the hand of Thomas Chase and plunged it into his abdo- men. Williams and Solomon Chase were locked uu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
His VhereaboutsU Unknown.

M1DDLETowN, N. Y., Feb 6.-Highway Commissioner John Legg, of Rochester, has disappeared under circumstances indicating that he has gone to parts unknown, leaving his official bondsmen and numerous creditors in the lurch About two weeks ago he started for New York city, telling his wife that he was going there to borrow money of wealthy relatives to meet some of his more pressing debts He has not since been seen or heard from at his old home About $l 500 of town funds coming into his hands as commissioner is unaccounted for His other debts, mostly to friends for borrowed money, are estimated at several thousands of dollars. He left nc assets to speak of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
RAILWAYS AND BANKS.

The Connecticut Commissioners Report
 for the Past Year.
 HARTFORD, Feb. 6.-The railroad comnis- sioner's report shows decrease in the earn ings of the roads in the state for the year of 6.93 per cent, or s417 ,469 O3 less than in lSS6 The decrease is due to operating expenses The increase ill passengers is 3.43, of freight, 5.45 per cent. Only 11.6 miles of construc- ton are reported
 The bank commissioners, in their annual report to the governor, give the number of savings banks as eighty-fiv no increase The total of assets is S107 ,S96, ,912 T4, larger amount than ever before. The surplus is S3,514, 77a. O1, an increase in the year of S119, 04l.95. Deposits have increased S4, ,765, ,113.S7, making a total amount of s102, 1S9. aS4. 72. The number of depositors has increased II ,52I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
SPECIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM.
1t is Said by Postoffice Officials to be :
 Undoubted Success.

1t is Said by Postofiice Officials to be an
 Undoubted Success.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-To the delight of officers of the postoffice department the special delivery system has now proved to be a success. Returns received from all free delivery postoffices for the quarter ending Sept 30, 1884, showed that 27l ,523 special de- livery letters were delivered, which was a large increase when compared with the pre- vious quarter. For the quarter ending Dec. 31 last, the returns received show an increase in the business of 1S.6 per cent. over the Sep tember quarter. The normal increase in the general postal business during the same period was less than 10 per cent, which shows that the special delivery service is increasing more rapidly than the general postal busi- ness.
 Ut is pronounced success" said proni- ,ent officer of the department, land its best feature is that the governmenteannot lose a cent, for if no letters are delivered, no ex- Tense is incurred"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Dr, McGlynn's Threatening Attitude.

NEW YORK, Feb 6.-In his address to the Anti-P Poverty society last night Dr. McGlynn, in explaining his request that no more meet ings of sympathy with him be held by his former parishoners, said that he should never return to the ministry. In order for him to do 50, either the church would have to undergo a revolution of methods, or he would have to retract what he had said of those methods. The latter was impossible. The former was impossible at present. If those whose methods were injuring the church followed him with the arts of which they were masters, he would expose them. He warned them that he pos sessed knowledge, that, if revealed, would make America too hot to hold some of them It would be prudent to let him alone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Wasn't Orthodox Enough.

W1LL1MANT1c, Conn.,, Feb s.-The First Congregational Church society was greatly surprised yesterday morning by the resigna- tion of the pastor, Rev. Samuel R. Free, to take effect three months hence. MT. Free has been pastor since 1881, and has built up the society to large prosperity. A few years ago he was accused of holding unorthodox views of atonement and scriptural inspiration, and since that time has been constantly opposed by the s'orthodox'' members of the church. This continued opposition causes his resigna- tion, though a large majority of the church people are in sympathy with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06

Special discounts on all goods sold be- fore inventory, February 1. D. c. Callen- iewelry, silverware, 1 and Exchange Place, Waterbury, Conn.
 Stop at the Waverly House for a meal or an oyster stew. Open until 2 a. m. S1. Oranges, Lemons and Sweet Potatoes at W. N. Ladd's. chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppc's 113 Bank street.
 Prices so low they will astonish you on Furniture and Carpets at Twining's, South Main street.
 Allderige's patent finish is having very large run. Call at Gallery, Il Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
To Rectify IneUualitieS.

P1TTsBuRG, Feb. 6.-The work of the Penn- sylvania company superintendents on the petitions of the employees for an advance in wages is practically completed. It is learned that the final decision is likely to be in the na ture of rectifying inequalities, by which some employees doing certain classes of work, and on different divisions, will get an advance in wages, while others who are well paid will not have the rate changed. The report of the superintendents will be submitted to the executive committee, which will give final decision to the employees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Addressed to the President.

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The Times to-day pub dent Cleveland, and another to Chairman Barnum, of the Democratic National com mittee, calling attention to the alleged em- ployment of non-unicn workingmen in the construction of the Auditorium building in this city, and to the charge that convict cut stone has been used in the structure. The question is asked whether the president ano Mr. Barnum will countenance holding the Democratic National convention in the Audi toriuln building should the convention come to Chicago. The names of the persons sign ing the letters and the organizations they rep resent are withheld.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Wants to Recover Damages.

NEW YORK, Feb Civilian Rogers, who was tried few days since on the charge of swindling Deacon Perkins in a green goods deal and was discharged, has brought suit against the Property Clerk st Police headquarters for S400, the amount which was confiscated, and S100 damages. AS it was practically decided on trial that Rogers had not violated any law, it looks as if he might stand a chance to get back the money
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
A Husbands Woes.

TEXARKANA, Tex, Feb. 6.-An opera troupe has been playing here the past week. Mrs R. Mortimer wanted to go and see it. Her hus- band, who is engaged in merchandise, had just handed her $500. She wanted to put the money where the burglars could not find it, so she hid it in a cooking stove. Next morn ing when she awoke it was to find that her precious treasure was no more. The cook had come home early, and, making hot fire, pro- ceeded with the task of cooking breakfast For the past forty-eight hours tlAe husband has been engaged denouncing cooks, cooking stoves, operas and burglars.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
An Eccentric Life Ended.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Romaine Dillon, brother of Sidney Dillon, died suddenly of heart disease. He was 65 years old, very wealthy and eccentric. He served five years in an insane asylum on account of shooting a man ill the Westminster hotel, this city, about thirteen years ago. Of late he had threatened to shoot several people, and was regarded as mentally unsound-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
To Fix a Yearly Scale.

BRAZIL, Ind. Feb. 6.-The Miners National federation, with the operators, will meet at Pittsburg tomorrow to arrange a yearly scale of prices to succeed the one now ill force. The federation has membership of about 12,0O0 in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsyl- vania. Pennsylvania miners ask 10 per cent. advance, but Indiana operators antici- pate reduced prices for coal owing to natural gas and other causes, as result of which the demand has depreciated 40 per cent in the last two months and is much lower than com mon at this season of the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Sxent Into the Sound,

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The large dam at Glen Cove, L. l., owned by the Duryea Starch Manufacturing company, gave way yester- day under the pressure of water caused by the thawing out of tributary creeks The dam and number of small boats were swept out into the sound by the enormous volume of water The loss, about $12, ,000, falls almost entirely on the Duryeas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Homer F. Harmon's Funeral.

BOSTON, Feb. GA service of prayer was held yesterday over the body of Homer F. Harmon, which was taken to Houlton, Me-, last night, where funeral services and inter. ment will take place. Mrs. Folsom was pres ent. Mrs, Cleveland decided at the last mo ment not to leave Washington. She sent a letter of sorrow for her uncle's death and deep sympathy with the relatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
An Orcanist Paralyzed.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 6.-While playing the "Te Deum" at the morning service in St Andrews church, in Meriden, yesterday, Professor Henry A. Foster, the organist, WE stricken with paralysis. He was carrie home, and his recovery is doubtful. Ills en- tire left side is paralyzed He is one of tns best known musicians in the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Arrested in Canada

TORONTO, Feb. 6.-Israel Lucas, the ab- sconding treasurer of Anglaize county, O., and his wife were arrested here last night by Detectives Reburn, of this city, and Bour
 quin, of New Bremen, O., at a boarding house. Lucas was living under the name of L. Wise. When he left the United States, on Aug. 27 last, he had S32, 900 in his possession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Found ill an Old Building,

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb CA sensation was created in this city by the discovery of a metal box filled with gold coin in an ancient structure which was being torn down. It was found hidden in the wall, and contained $6,OOO in S2O gold pieces The money was ap- propriated and equally divided among the workmen, though the owner of the premises will claim it. As to how it came there is a deep mystery The building has been stand ing for over fifty years and been occupied by numerous tenants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Another Washington Elopement.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-Miss Maggie Ryan, daughter of a clerk in the quartermaster generals office, walked down Pennsylvania avenue Saturday with Martin Brennan, who supposed, though nothing had been definitely said on the subject, that he was her accepted suitor She parted with him very pleasantly, and immediately went to the Pennsylvania railroad station, where she met Patrick Moy- nahan, with whom she went to Baltimore, where they were married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Fries Divorce Statistics.

ERIE, Pa., Feb. 6.-J. K. Britton, who was sent here by the secretary of the interior to gather divorce statistics, has finished his work. He found that in twenty years the courts had decreed 1,S10 divorces, and that for year or so they averaged about two a day for the city and county. Of the divorces granted, nine out of ten were for assertion and were largely runaway marriages con- tracted in New York and Ohio
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Proposed Statu4 of Longfellow.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 6.-The proposed Longfellow statue will cost more than $1O ,O0O
 Not quite two-thirds of this amount has been raised, and the balance is now being solicited in $10 contributions The pedestal will be of New Hampshire granite, twelve feet in height The site selected is in State street square, just out of the business portion of the city. The statue is expected from Rome next summer Simmons, the Maine sculptor, who has studio in Rome, is executing the work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
To Remove Libby Prison.

CHICAGO, Feb. GA movement is in pro gress here looking to the removal of the famous Libby prison building at Richmond, Va., to this city where it is intended to put the historic old war relic on public exhibi- tion A company has been organized with ample capital and the building will be pur- chased for $23,OO0, an option to that effect being held. It will cost $20,o00 to remove the building to Chicago and 5000 to erect suitable enclosure for it. It is stated that the building will be located here by June l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Hiph License in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 6-There can no longer be any doubt that the high license law is being most rigidly enforced in St. Paul. Of the 7sO saloons that were running prior to Jan. 1, only 200 have thus far provided themselves with licenses. These are, of course, doing business as usual. The others are closed, and a large number of them display the sign, ''For Rent" The police and license inspectors have been keeping a close watch over the saloons that have been closed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
He Won't Surrender the Hatfields.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Feb. Ex-Governor Buck. ner yesterday gave his answer regarding the demand made upon him by the state of West Virginia for the surrender of members of the Hatfield gang now in jail at Pikesville, Ky. who were taken forcibly from West Virginia Governor BucLner says he has no warrent tc surrender these prisoners; it is matter fol the courts to decide, and the friends of the prisoners will have to depend upon a writ ol habeaS corpus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Blew Open the Safe,

PATERSON, N. J., Feb. 6.-The safe of the Paterson iron works was blown open some time on Saturday night by burglars, who drilled hole ill the door, It is an old safe and it was not customary to keep much money in packages that had been put there temporarily on Saturday, being the wages of men not present to draw them. The envelopes were found in an adjacent vacant lot. The watch man in the works did not hear the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 From PRESS NEws ASSOCIATION.
FROM THE STRIKE.
A Tow Men working-The Reading Com
 pany Losing Big Money

MAHoNY CTY, Penn, Feb G. - Efforts are being made to work several collieries, but the feeling among the miners is as firm as ever, even those not belonging to labor organizations. Most of those at work are union men. Collieries now working by the Reading Company are handled at heavy oss. and will be abandoned unless acces- sions are speedily made from the ranks of strikers. At the same time it is believed that the men would accept any reasonable offer from the Reading Company.
 SHENANDOAH, Pa, Feb 6.-The Wm Penn coiliery has just started up. There is trouble expected, but the authorities are prepared to quell it. Reading reports thirteen collieries working.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-02-06
Death of Andrew Agnew.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Feb 6-Andrew Agnew, one of the best known men in thi. city, died Saturday night. He has been q justice of the peace for forty years, and wa. judge of the Middlesex county courts. H. has been city treasurer, and was the oldest magistrate in the state, continuing actively at work until two years ago. His father wa. well known mechanical engineer, and { builder of the first fire engine used here.