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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Result of the Jackson Tragedy.

JACKSON, Miss, May 4-Since the tragedy of last Tuesday much excitement has pre- vailed here. Business has been almost en- tirely suspended and the streets deserted. The funeral services over Editor Martin were largely attended. The body was taken to Brookhaven, his birthplace, for interment. Gen. West Adams funeral was the largest seen here for years Governor Lowrey, Col. Jones, and S. Hamilton, who killed Gambrell year ago, were among the pail bearers. Messages of condolence have been sent to the families of both men, and the friends of each are making sundry threats of violence, but no trouble has resulted as yet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Hospitals in the Coal Regions.

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 4-Governor Beaver has appointed commissioners to select sites and erect hospitals in the bituminous and semi bituminous coal regions of the state for the use and care of injured persons as follows: Fourth district, David Cowen, Wells boro; Sixth district, H. D. Tate, Bedford; Third district, J. J. Spearman, Sharon; Sec ond and Fifth districts, J. M. Reid, Dunbar; Eighth district, J. P. Coburn, Aaronsburg; First and Seventh districts, Henry Warner, Hoboken. These appointments are in accord ance with law passed at the last session of the legislature, and it is understood the com mission will act at once.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
STILL ANOTHER STORY.
The Chicago Tribune Says the Charges
 Against voorhees Arc True.

The Chicago Tribune Says the Charges
 Against voorhees Arc True.
 CHICAGO, May 4-The Tribune's Mime apolis special says: Apropos of the fact that Senator Voorhees has vehemenently denied the charges, of treason against the govern mont during the war of the rebellion preferred by Senator Ingalls, in his speech in the senate, the following will be found of general in- terest. It is taken from The Memphis Bull letin of Sept 2, 1864 Certain documents had been found in Senator Voorhees, law office, and he wrote to Gen. Henry B. Darlington, who was evidently connected in some way with the discovery of the documents demand ing retraction.
 "In his reply Darlington declines to retract the charge that reasonable documents had been found in Voorhees, office, and goes on to say that among the papers found were HE copies of the ritual of the %. A. K'., a treas onable organization aiming to overthrow the government of the United States. Caring ton says that these rituals were found among Voorhees, congressional documents, together with correspondence from Senator Wall, of New Jersey, offering to furnish Voorhees, respondence of C.. L. Vallandigham from Windsor, Canada, assuring Voorhees, that our people will fight etc.
 "The correspondence of Joseph Restine, auditor of state, declaring that he would like to see all Democrats unite in open bold re- sistance to all attempts to keep ours united people by the force of steel was also in the office where these papers were found.
 The correspondence of J. Hardesty, who wanted Voorhees, to have that 1000 men ready, as we don't know how soon we shall need them,' was in the office where this ritual was found.
 The letter concludes as follows: "The correspondence of J. J. Bingham, who asks you if you think the south has resources enough to keep the Union forces at bay,' and says that you must have sources of information which he has not was in the office where these papers were found. And yet cheerfully accept your denial and so respond, you request, that the people may know the truth
 HENRY B. CARRINGroN."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
whirled to Death in a Fly Wheel.

Whirled to Death in a Fly Wheel.
 COLUMBUS, O., May "A horrible acci- dent occurred at the Ohio state prison yester- day afternoon, which caused Frederick Sci del, three-year prisoner, his life. Seidel was employed as engineer, and had charge of the ponderous engine which furnishes power for Patton's foundry. At the time of the accident he was alone in the engine room. The foreman of the machine rooms noticed something jerky in the running of the ma chinery, and went to the engine room, where he found part of Seiders body in the great fly wheel pit, and other parts scattered about the room. The fly wheel revolved very close to brick wall. Between them there was ample room for a man to stand, but to do so was very dangerous when the engine was running. Seidel would frequently stand in this perilous position, although often eau tioned not to do so. It is supposed he was caught in the wheel and dashed to pieces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
The Edgar Thomson Strike Of.

The Edgar Thomson Strike Of.
 PITTsBURG, May 4. = Master Workman Doyle has declared the strike at the Edgar Thomson steel works at an end. A meeting of the strikers was called to take final action in the matter. -.-. .... F.
 BRADDocK, Pa., May 4.-The foreman in the rail mill of the Edgar Thomson steel works reports over 400 Knights of Labor at work in his department, and that more men are applying for situations than can be ac- commodated. Everything in and about Braddock has assumed its former prosperous appearance The Pinlxerton guards expect to be called off in a few days. Furnace B is out of blast for repairs, but will be put into service on Monday. Father Hickey denies absolutely that ke is to be transferred on ac count of his participation in the labor troubles. His denial is also substantiated by Bishops Tuigg and Phelan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
Events the Race Track and News
 from tho Diamond.

EVcnCS Ou th0 NAS0 AGACA ana N0W0
 from tho Diamond.
 WASHINGTON, May 4-The Ivy City races again drew a large crowd yesterday. Good weather. Track fast. First race, for beaten horses, purse $500, one mile; Paymaster first, Lottery second, Romp third; time, LA Sec ond race, purse $500, six furlongs; Belle Dor first, P. Thomas second, Brown Charlie third; time, 1:16 Third race, for 2-year- olds, purse $500, half mile; Little Barefoot first, Singlestone second, Soiree third; time, 50 seconds. Fourth race, handicap sweep stakes, mile and a sixteenth; Tom Hood first, Young Duke second, Bess third; time, 152 Fifth race, selling, purse $500, one mile; Bronzomarte first, Subaltern second, Mclaughlin third; time, 1:4516.
 RACES AT NASHVILLE.
 NASHVILLE, May 4-First race, selling, one mile; Birthday first, Winslow second, Alamo third; time, 1:43. Second race, all ages, five eighths of a mile; Orderly first, Ida West, second, Delaney third; time, 1 :o3. Third race, handicap sweepstakes seven and half fur longs; Leo H. first, Egmont second, Persin- mons third time, 1:341k. Fourth race, lawyers stake, for 3-year-olds, mile and a quarter; Emperor of Norfolk first, White second, Cruiser third; time, 2:09L. Fifth race, five-eighths of a mile; Dave Hennessey first, Steve Jerome second, Joshua third ; time, 1:O4A.
 THURSDAYS BASEBALL GAMES
 At New York-New York, 9; Boston, 6. At Philadelphia Philadelphia, g.; Washington, 9. At tDetroit-Detroit, IS; Pittsburg, 13 At Chicago-Chicago, '; Indianapolis, B. At Troy-Troy, g. Toronto, g. At Syracuse No game. At Brooklyn-Brooklyn, 9; Bal timoro, 2. At Cleveland-Cleveland, 6; Ath- letic, 4. At Cincinnati-Cincinnati,1 IA; Kan sas City, O. At Lousville-Louisville, 2; St. Louis, A. At Rochester-Rochester, 4; Ham, llton, 10. At Albany-Albany, 3; Buffalo, g.
 WATERBURY vs BRIDGEPORT.
 Were it not for the fact that the Water bury base ball ground is the coldest place on earth, yesterdays game with tl e Bridgeports would have been interesting. In fact it was interesting, but @ blizzard like breeze swept across the plain early in the game and froze up the native en- thusiasm. The game was closely con- tested and was not decided until twelve innings had been played. Williams and Egan formed the battery for the home team, and the Amsterdam battery, Swor- bach and Strittmatter, officiated for tn @ visitors. The playing was brilliant and wretched in star s. Hollywood made one unfortunate error that resulted in several runs being made by the Bridgeports, and Schaub distinguished himself by his numerous errors. Phalon and Altman played the best game for Waterbury and Williams of the visitors made several good plays, although he once failed to get after an easy fly giving the impression that he was looking after his little record. Cunning ham, Williams and Hollywood led at the bat. Score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
The Printing Office Investigation.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-M. Leesburg, a dealer in electrotype and stereotype materials. of New York, was before the house committee Investigating the management of the govern ment printing office, to answer the charge that he had bought brass, copper and other dross of Public Printer Rounds, at the figures for which common stereotyping dross wal sold. He produced transcripts of ledger ac counts and bills, showing that he paid for the dross and old material at the government printing office the current market prices He stated further that he was never favored by MT. Rounds as bidder, and that he wa: bidder a year ago under Public Printer Benedict, and that although he was the besl responsible bidder, he was not awarded ths contract; that when he asked Benedict t explain, the latter said he was going to stand by his friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
An sso, coo Fire in Co 1umbus


 COLUMBUS, O., May 3.-Fire broke out late yesterday afternoon in the asbestos works oi J. G. Pulling & Co.,, on Sciota street, by the upsetting of a vat of boiling tar. A stron. wind blowing caused the flames to spread te surrounding buildings, in spite of the effort of the fire department, and for time ii seemed whole block of buildings must go The buildings destroyed were Eaton's ma chine shop, Talmage's warehouse, Pulling' asbestos works, dwelling house owned by John l.. Gill, Pulling's machine shop and tn. Cadwalader house, the property of Con gressnan James Campbell The Dennisor hotel was also badly scorched. The building. were not very costly, but with contents the loss will amount to ss0, GOO; small insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Editor DilIey Is in Salt Lake City.

? WnKEsBARRE. Pa., May 4-Another letter has been received from Editor B. Fred Dilley, of the Wyoming Valley Times, who recently disappeared so mysteriously. This letter is dated from Salt Lake city, hundreds of miles from the place where he last wrote. His family refuse to show the letter or state its contents, except to say his health is good and that he intends coming home. His many friends are more surprised than ever on ac- count of this, and have now come to the con- clusion that the man is insane. It may be found necessary to send some one west to bring him home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Evidence Against Dynan

Evidence Against Dynamiter Ixoehler.
 ERIE, Pa., May 4.-Important evidence against Frank Kcehler, the alleged dynamite fend who is charged with blowing up the dwelling of F. H. McClintock, at Union City, Wednesday morning, has been discovered It is learned that Koehler has bought quan. titles of dynamite within the past month, and has used some of it in killing fish ir French creek. On one occasion, while ex. ploding a water charge for this illegal pur. pose, he was seen by constable and pur. sued, but escaped in a swamp. Detectives have also found that he bought five feet ot two-inch iron pipe last week. The exploded bomb under McCintock's bedroom was oi just such pipe. The authorities are confident of convicting him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
The Rockingham, Vt. Accident.

MONTPELIER, Vt, May 4-The state rail road commissioners have reported in the mat. ter of the accident on the Rutland division O, the Central Vermont road at Rockingham April 6, 1888, in which an engineer and fire man were killed. The board recommend, that the road bed in the vicinity of the acci dent be reconstructed in such manner as te preclude recurrence of land slides, and to construct several additional siuices for car. rying off surface water. No blame is attached to the railroad company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
ARRESTED IN TIME.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

An Inhuman Brother Plans to Murder
 His Sister.
 BOSTON, May 4.-W. Holman, a real estate broker, has been arrested for con- spiracy to murder his sister Emeline, motive being to get her property valued at twenty-five thousand. Holman's sister lives in Worcester. He hired man for s1 ,000 to do the job. This man gave the thing away to Inspector Ceiling. The latter was introduced to Holman on Boston common as the man to do the murder Wednesday night Holman planned the job for him and last night the inspector arrested Holman. His plan was to kill his sister by thrusting alarming needle into her heart
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
The Chinese Treaty.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The senate in secret discussed the Chinese treaty. No action was taken, but the injunction of secresy was re- moved, and the amendments proposed by the committee made public. They provide for the exclusion of Chinese laborers who have been in this country before, whether they hold return certificates or not, and make it necessary for any Chinese laborer who, by reason of having lawful child. wife, or parent in the United States, is entitled to ad- mittance, to produce to the customs officer the return certificate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Weather Indications.

For Saturday, in eastern New York, east ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New England, cloudy to partly cloudy weather, and fresh to brisk southerly to westerly winds, with slight thermal changes, pre- ceded by rain on the coasts, and followed in eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey by clearing weather
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Did the Doctors Medicine XIII Herr

NEW HAVEN, Conn. May a-Dr. An saneli, an Italian physician, who lives in New York, but who also practices in this city, was called on Monday to attend @ young daughter of Marie Dervere. He pre- scribed for the patient, and fifteen minutes after taking the medicine she died in convul- sions Medical Examiner White investigated the case and reported the fact to tho city at- toruey, but tho itinerant physician hsaSsi that hS was to be arrested, and A(s town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
A Big Failure in Toronto.

TORONTO, May 4.-Banking and commer- cial circles were startled when it became known that Hughes Bros, one of the oldest wholesale dry goods houses here, had sus- pended payment. The Bank of Commerce holds about S25O, 900 of the firms paper, one half of which is secured. Outside of this the firms liabilities amount to about $120, 900, of which about $50, 900 is due to firms in the old country. A meeting of the creditors will be called soon, when a statement will be sub mitted, and it is understood an offer of GO per cent. will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
A TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE. Several Narrow Escapes But no Lives

NEW YORK, May 4.-Another fire in a tenement house occurred on Seventh av- enue early this morning. Before the fire department arrived the flames made rapid headway and inmates of the house were thrown into wild panic. One family es- capped only by breaking the glass out of the front door, through which the children and women were passed. Bremen found many women and children asleep in the house and only rescued them with great difficulty, some were saved by ladders and fire escapes. The bravery of several fire men was conspicuous and their names will be sent in for honorable mention. The damage to the building amounted to $6, ,O00
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Malicious wreckers.

SYCAMORE, Ills, May IA freight on the Northern Illinois was ditched at an open switch when entering the yards here. The only injury was slight bruise received by Engineer Manning when he jumped. The engine is badly smashed. That the switches were tempered with by malicious ureclers is certain. A switch key has re- centIv been stolen, and is probably in the hands of the rascals, who planned great dieo osfnr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Four Jurors to Try Kerr.

NEW YORK, May -Four jurors were ob tained in the Kerr boodle- trial yesterday. Bourke Cochran, for the defense, made a vigorous protest against World editorial in which kerr's guilt is assumed and the hope expressed that he will be convicted. Mr. Cochran said if these newspaper attacks could not be stopped he would again ask for a change of venue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
rh. Cantor Cana1 Bt1l Passed.

ALBANY, May 4.-The Cantor Canal bill came up for final action in the senate yester- day. An amendment restoring the appro- priation from $57O, 900 to S1 900, 900 was lost by vote of 15 to 17, Messrs Van Cott, Laughlin, Worth and O'Connor voting with the Democrats in the affirmative. After several minor amendments had been agreed to the bill was passed almost unanimously, nearly every member explaining his vote at considerable length.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
NORWALK VS DERBY.

An audience of about 200 witnessed yes terday's game at Derby, and for two hours unmercifully guyed Umpire Harrison, who it is alleged, unmercifully roasted the home team. Johns, Welch and Curtin al- ternated in the box for the Derbys, and Collins twirled for the Norwalks. The score:
 Rsr%ys,k, RsrSy; S2SSd5 1SS SSE!s patrick 4; wild pitches, Johns I, Wech I; base on balls, Welch, Carey Barrett, Maher, Fitzpatrick, Carey, Hoyt, Fogarty 3, Fitzpatrick Collins; base on errors, Derby f. Norwalk ?; struck out Johns 5 Weleh Curtin Barrett Carey Grifn Raise Kaiser James 2: double plays, W elch-Fogarty Griffin Fitzpatrick-James; time, 3 hours; umpire, Harri- son.
 Charles A. Marston has resigned his position as New England league umpire.
 The New Works left for Indianapolis last night, taking seventeen men on the trip. Weidman and George were left behind.
 When Ward went to the bat yesterday Kelly went right behind the plate to guard against bunt. 'Kell," said, "not if l know you, John," and the crowd laughed.
 Hughes pitched for Brooklyn again yes terday, and helped to defeat the Baltimore 9 to- 7. Only six hits were secured, five of those being made by Tucker, Greenwood and Burns, of the old Newark club.
 There is to be ten mile foot race in Danbury May 12 for the championship of Connecticut The entrance fee is $5. Fifty per cent of the gross gate receipts will be divided among the first three men. There will also be twenty mile byclcle race for the championship and 100 yard foot race.
 The Hartfords won last nights polo game with the New Bedfords 3 to 1, al New Bedford, and are, according to the agreement, the worlds champions although Manager Bancroft says it il hardly fair, as Mckay who is not mem Der of the team played. The game to night will end the season.
 Indianapolis made it's "hold-off' players McGeachy, Hackett and Arundel, sweat blood this spring., The men refused tt sign at liberal salaries, and now two ot is ready to sign at the clubs terms. Tn, game of tfreeze out" worked the wrong way that time.-Cincinnati Enquirer
 The Republicans report of yesterday game was model of inaccuracies. It hat Guest and Welton playing with the Wa terburys. Mellon, who of course is meant played but Guest did not; Davy Allmal was placed at the foot of the batting list when in reality he was the first man t bat Strittmatter and Williams were botl down as playing second base for tn Bridgeports; the Waterburys were given total of thirty assists, while the assis column only footed mp twenty-three.
 With a runner on third and another o1 first it is extremely dangerous for the las |. named individual to attempt to stea second on the Chicagos. Pfeffer play we'll in toward home, but he has develope a new wrinkle of running backward O tiptoe, and he is g lively man who can bea him to the base, while he has sure thin of keeping the runner on third. H certainly has no peer in plays of thi character, while his general work is tn very finest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
A Peculiar Contempt of Court Case.

A Peculiar Contempt of Court Case.
 COLUMBUS, O., May 4.-Allen o. Myers has been sentenced to ten days in jail and fined s200 by Judge Pugh for contempt of court in writing scurrilous article about the court in The Cincinnati Enquirer. Judge Pugh suspended sentence three weeks in order that it might be taken to the supreme court, as he recognized that there were number of important points that had had never been passed upon that should be settled. Myers was released on his word of honor to appear when wanted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Editor o.pr,.n to Go to y.,, A<.,,.

Editor O'Brien to Go to Jail Again.
 DUBLIN, May 4-The trial at Loughrea of Mir. William O'Brien, member of parliament and editor of United Ireland, of Dublin, was concluded. Mir. OBrien was convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment He was charged with violating the crimes act by advising the people in . proclaimed district to join the league. When the case for the crown was closed MT. O'Brien declined to make any speech in bis own defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Reformed Church Elections.

THF1N, O., May a-At . special session of the Ohio synod of the Reformed church in the United States, held in this city, Rev. Dr. Van Horne, of the First Reformed church, Philadelphia, was elected to the chair of dog matic theology in Heidelberg seminary, and new professorship, Hebrew and Old Testa- ment theology, created and endowed, to which Professor A. s. Serbe, Ph- D., of this city, was chosen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04

The very thing in decoration is shingle The selection is made of one as free from de- fects as possible, and upon it is painted a figure, often tambourine girl or copy of Whittier's Barefoot Boy" The thinner edge then has holes punctured in it, and after varnish of shellac, a ribbon bow and strings by which it may be hung complete this inexpensive yet ornamental bit of thigh artn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
r,rst of the Season.

RoNnour, N. Y., May 4-Michael Carr, re- siding near this city, had a fight with two black snakes. One of the reptiles had begun the task of swallowing another of its species, but ahout seven inches of its length still re- mained outside. sSadiks" believed this was tho nak.'s tongue until sftzr he had succeeded ir k5f3uu bU1an Uan3ke4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
A Brakeman Injured.

BRIDGEPORT, May 4.-Charles Mack, g brakeman on the New York, New Haven & Hartford road had his hand badly crushed, while coupling cars at late hour last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Struck Against . Machine.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, May 4-The union workmen who some weeks ago left B. M
 Stewards cigar factory because a punching machine had been introduced, have opened a factory of their own under the firm name of Eddy & Taylor. Stewart is running a free
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Death of Rev. Increase N. Tarbox.

UeaCn or Rev. InCreNS6 N. TarbOX.
 BOSTON, May 4-Rev. Increase N. Tarbox DID,, the Historiographer of the Historica Genealogical society, died in West Newton yesterday, aged B years He graduated from Yale in 1889, and was afterward secre tary of the American Educational society, He was at one tins associate editor of Int Cdng1esAtidnal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-04
Preferred Death to Goinx to .I

Freferred Death to Going to Jail.
 CLEVELAND, O., May 4-William Birth, who killed Jacob Lucas with a beer glass during dance on Feb. 9, and who was in- dicted for manslaughter, but who got oil with verdict of assault and battery, took poison when sentenced, and will probably die.