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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Escaped from Auburn Prison.

AUBURN, May 26.-A stir was created in the prison when it was discovered about S:45 last night that convict had gone over the wall. Harry w. Phillips, Frenchman, and cook for Warden Durston, had been allowed the privileges usually given convicts in that position. It was the custom to lock Phillips up at g o'clock. He was very careful to re- port to the guard at 8:30 that he was in his accustomed place in the warden's rooms. At g o'clock when the guard went in search of him to lock him up for the night his prison garb was all that could be found of him, he having gone with a suit of clothes belonging to the warden. Search was made, and it was discovered he had sealed the walls by the aid of vines and dropped a distance of twenty feet and made good his escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Deliberate Suicide,

OpELL, Ills, May 28-Fred M Mathies- sen, a nephew of the wealthy bankers, re- liners and smelters of that name in New sias xS cbicsge bS sssosni sgd I ssf Ills He arranged for the suicide in the most de- Tberate manner, and was found sitting in a chair with e bullet hole through his head He had been we'll educated in a German col lege, but 1t Is thought that too close applica- tion to his studies had impaired his mind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Temporary Insanity.

At the session of the Connecticut State Medic al society in New Haven, Thursday, President Bacon recommended in his annual address law that every person acquitted of homicide on the ground of insanity be declared permanently insane, and that he be kept under restraint during his remaining years. Dr Bacon's aim is to thwart the growing evil of securing for murderers immunity for their crimes on the plea of temporary insanity. The society has appointed Q committee to bring the matter before the next General As scmbly,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
TRADE BULLETIN.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, May &.-Money closed at If per cent. The lowest rate was and the highest 2 per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 1,S71k14o0; actual rates, 4.870I8TA for 60 days and 4.s914 4.S913 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency os, 121 bid; 4s coup, l275A bid; 41Ss, do, 1O516 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union flrsts, 114@l17; Union land grants, 10s@1O5; Union sinking funds. 12o0122: Centrals, 114@117
 The stock market was decidedly more active this morning. In fact, the sales were on . larger scale than for several days past. Prices were strong during the greater part. and advanced steadily, except in the half hour from 1o:11 to l0:45, when there was some selling to realize and a reaction of N to per cent. Reading was the feature It was actively bought and advanced rapidly on the report that the per cent bonds of the road had been successfully placed on the London market. The heavy buying of and sharp advances in this stock caused much consterna- ton among the shorts who lost no time in cover. ing, and from 1O:45 till midday prices went steadily up all around. The advance for ths morning ranged from H to 218 per cent, the lat ter in Reading. The stock market continued firm during the afternoon. The buying move. ment in Reading continued with unabated vigor to the close. The final figures wore generally the best of the day, and showed advances ranging from A to 21a per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 343, 19l shares. The sales of Read ing alone amounted to 13l ,O.O shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Justice for Two.

ALBANY, May 26-Dr. Richard M. Day ton, an electric physician, and Albert D. Roraback were sentenced to state prison for twelve and thirteen years respectively at the hands of Judge Edwards for causing the death of May Wtllett, of Castleton, by mal- practice Roraback was charged with be traying the girl and Dayton with abortion. Both men declined to stand trial and asked the clemency of the court, which divided twenty-five years between them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
A Saillcss Schooner.

One of the adjuncts of Adam Fore n.noh,s Wild West Show is one of the wagons used by the emigrants who sought the wilds of Ohio nearly a century and s half ago. It was built at Lancaster, Pa, one hundred and forty years ago, and il has sn authentic record placing it's identity beyond question. It was given con spicuous place in the centennial ex hibition and was secured by MT Forepaugh before the officers of the Historical Society had a chance to buy it., It has outlivec the ssWonderful One Horse Shay" and ii .oood for another hundred years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26

A Former Episcopal Ministers Conver-
 sion to Catho1icity.
 MONTREAL, May 26.-Rev c. w. Morrill, formerly rector of St James Episcopal church, Woonsocket R. l., was ordained to the Catholic priesthood at the Grand seminary to-day. He will be attached to the archbishop's staff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26

D. c. Calender & Go. have started g $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.OO per week, one drawing each week Open to Ladies and Gentlemen; and Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
North Carolina Nominees.

RALEIGH, N. C., May 26.-At Lenoir the Democratic convention of the Eighth district was held. w. H. H. Cowles was renominated by exclamation for congress; George w. F. Harper, of Lenoir, and R. W. Sandifer, of Dallas, were elected delegates to the national convention. Resolutions indorsing President Cleveland were unanimously adoped. Reso- lntions were also adopted approving Mr. f,owles, advocacy of the Mills bill Thomas M Vance was chosen elector.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Tho Cause.
BY A K. OF l

The brother-hearts have they left us: Has self took the place of love! Has baseness, low and cunning, Cropt in while for good we strove 7! Has the ''pass-word'' been given to traitors Whose souls are as black as night! Or is it the lie of the coward That weakens us now in the fight: Brothers, the weeds must be banished- They are thick in our garden fold We must seek them out and pluck them, Ere stronger becomes their hold They wear our badge on their 'soms, sTaIx loud of the glorious strife Rnf as soon as our backs are turned, They would gladly crush our life.
 THOMAS HARRINGTON. x1-o<.rh,,rv May l1 1SfS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Caiapy Charged With Another Murder.

CaIapy Charged With Another Murder.
 CHICAGO, May 26.-Michael Calapy, sup posed to be one of the Nellie Mott gang, and who has been under arrest for the supposed connection with the shooting of Officer Nolan recently, has been indicted by the grand jury on the charge of complicity in the murder of E. D. Kreigh and Daniel Brassell, the two special detectives of the Chicago and Alton railroad, who were shot on the night of April B. The conductor of the train posi- lively identified him as one of the men who boarded the train the night of the shooting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
.Br PREss NEWS ASSOCIATION.
HELD FOR MANsLAUGHrER

The .sChristian Scientist'' Whose Neglect
 Caused Her Daughters Death.
 MAIDEN, Mass, May 26.-Decision was given this morning in the case of Mrs Abbey H. Connor, the Christian Scientist" of West Medford. Judge Pet tingill found her probably guilty of man. slaughter in causing the death of her daughter, Mrs Lottie A. James, by ne glecting to provide proper medical assist ance at the confinement last month. She was held in S5, GOO bail for trial in the supreme court, Cambridge, June l, and will be taken to Cambridge jail. She expects to obtain bail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Scalded to Death.

NoRwALK, May 26.-Willie McKeirnan, five year old child, was scalded by boiling water yesterday and died this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
A Monument to Confederate Soldiers.

A Monument to Confederate Soldiers.
 JACKSON, Miss, May 26.-Vistors from all parts of the surrounding country filled the town yesterday, and excursion trains brought hundreds of people to Jackson to witness the laying of the corner stone of the confederate monument which is being erected on the cap itol grounds A grand procession marched through the streets of the city, many distin- guished veterans of the lost cause taking part Col Hooker, congressman from this district, made the address, and the Grand Lodge of Masons deposited memorials and laid the corner stone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
A Five Weeks, stupor Ends in Death.

NEwBURa, N. r., May 26.-Gertrude, nine year-old daughter of Rev. Thomas Dnsin- berry, of Livingston, Sullivan county, is dead. For five weeks she had lain in stupor, dur. ing which time no food or stimulants had passed her lips. The only sign that life was rot extinct was slight warmth of body and a scarcely perceptible pulse. On one occa. sion she became conscious for a few moments, spoke to her parents and at once relapsed into unconsciousuess
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
onno.ed to liquor in Any Form.

DETROIT, May 26.-A resolution was adonted by the Methodist Protestant confer ence at Adrian Mich, announcing unntter- able opposition to any form of liquor license, high or low, and condemning clergymen for signing petition for license to sell liquor. A resolution condemning the use Of tobacco nrovoled animated discussion, as large pro- rort;on of the clergymen use the weed. West minister Md, was selected as the place fol holding the next conference
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26

Closing of Canadian Bucket Shops. H
 OTTAWA, May 26-One of the most impor- tant measures adopted by parliament this session was the act for the suppression of bucket shops. It has already become . law, and has already had the effect of closing aIl the egfablishmentx
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
How Brooklyn win Entertain Them

How Brooklyn Will Entertafn Them.
 BROOKLYN, May 26-Mrs. President CIeve- land will have a reception at Rev. Dr. Tal- mage's residence on Decoration day, only ladies who receive invitations being ad. mitted. About 900 invitations have been issued The president will at about the same time be receiving at the residence of Mir. Marvin Cross Mrs. Cleveland will be pres. ent on the reviewing stand with the president when the parade passes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
That Rlatne-ConklinE Letter Story.

That Rlatne-Conk11nE Letter Story.
 NEW YORK, May 28.-A special cable dis datch to The Sun from Paris says that dur ing a coversation Mir. Blaine denied the story that he wrote letter to Mir. Conkling in 1884. which was withheld by the Republican committee, and which would have gained Mr. Conkling's support for the Republican ticket had he received it Mir. Blaine said there was not the slightest word of truth in the story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
BARCLAY PEAK PLEADS GUILTY

But the Judge Believes the Killing Was
 Accidental.
 MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., May 26.-A sen sation was created in court this morning when Barclay Peak pleaded guilty of the murder of his cousin, Katie Anderson. The judge instructed the jury to bring in a verdict of murder in the second degree. He believed the evidence showed that the killing was accidental
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
He Got or by Paving ssz.

CANAJoHARIE, N. Y., May 26-The cele- brated Knight of Labor suit of Miss Minnie Brown against Orlo Bates, which was to have been tried in the county court at Herkimer, has just been settled by the defendant paying s57 The case originated in the great lock cut at Little Falls in 1888. Miss Brown sued to recover wages which she alleged were promised her by Bates if she would quit work in the mill during the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
,,.a from smoking Opium.

BOSTON, May 26-Frank Mills. aged IS, of California, a sub-freshman at Harvard, died last night from the effects of opium smoking. Mills and two companions indulged for the first time in smoking few nights ago. and nsea i. I.roe quantity of the drug. All were sS>da verv ill. but the others will recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
The Methodist Conference,

NEW YORK, May 26.-At the Methodist conference this morning A. J. Kynett was elected recording secretary of the church extension by vote of 334 out of 339.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Very Ancient and Very Honorable.

very Ancient Apu very HonoraoIe.
 NEW YORK, May 26-The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of London ar rived on the steamer Trave yesterday, and was met by committee of the Boston organ ization of similar name, who at once started with them for Niagara Falls. Thence they go to Washington, Getty ysburg and Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
A Reception to Nationalist Esmonde.

NEW YORK, May 26.-The attendance at the reception to Sir T. Fl. G. Esmonde in the Academy of Music last night was very large, and the boxes and platform were crowded with political leaders Every reference by the speakers to Chamberlain, Salisbury, Bal four and Churchill was loudly missed, and the names of Parnen and Gladstone were as wig orously applauded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Mrs. Cleveland Leaves PhiIadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Mrs Cleveland departed yesterday for Princeton, N. J., where she will be the guest for several days of Professor Marquand, of the College of New Jersey, at that place. Last evening she attended dramatic entertainment given in honor of her visit, and this evening a recep- tion will be rendered her at Professor Mar uuands residence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Ohio ProhibitIonists.

TOLEDO, O., May 2o.-The state Prohibition convention chose Rev. Fl. A Thompson as permanent chairman. The platform adopted calls for the entire prohibition of the manu- lecture, sale, importation, exportation and interstate traffic in liquor by legislati0n.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
GENERAL sHER1DAN,s CONDITION

More Serious Than His Physicians are
 Willing to Admit.
 WASHINGTON, May 26.-General Sher- idan's condition is still serious and causes great uneasiness. His condition is evil dently more serious than is admitted by the physicians. He made his will yester- day. His mother has been sent for and will arrive from Ohia tonight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Mrs Cleveland at Princeton.

PRINCETON, N. J., May 26.-Mrs Cleve- land arrived at ii o'clock this morning with number of Germantown friends. A heavy rain is falling, and there is small prospect of the Yale-Princeton game be- ing played
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
A Brutal Fight of Eighteen Round..

LAFAYETTE, Ind, May 28-News has just reached here that prize fight has taken place about twelve miles from here, on the Warren county line, between John Gallagher, of Chicago, and Dick Heating, of Lafayette, for $2O0 side. Eighteen rounds were fought and Gallagher was badly punished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
The University Gets s1oo. 900 More.

BALTIMORE, May 26.-Bishop Keane is much elated over a big addition to the Catholic university fund. Immediately after the corner stone of the university had been laid he was called upon by prominent Catholic of great wealth who subscribed $100, 900 to the fund. The modesty of the gentleman prevents the notification of his name.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Striking Wood Carvers Give Tt Up.

StrfEfng Wood Carvers (TIve It UP. DETROIT, May 26-The strike of the wood carvers here in the Pullman car shops, after
 sixteen weeks, has been declared of. The places of the strikers have baen filled, and they now think of starting a cooperative establishment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Murder in the Second Degree.

SALEM, Mass, May 26.-The jury in the case of Thomas Smith, charged with mur- der, rendered 8 verdict this morning of murder in the second degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Democrats Change Their Views.

NEW YORK, May 26.-At the meeting of the enrolled Republicans of the Twenty-sec- ond assembly district the chairman announced that thirty seceders from the Jefferson club, a Tammany organization, had joined the Re publican organization, on account of opposi- tion to the Democratic tariff policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
They Took Ie4 BaIlots.

HAvRE DE GRACE, Md, May 26-After taking the 124th ballot without material change, the Democratic congressional con- vention in the Second district ad journed until Tuocday
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
An &RO.OOO Fire.

An $8O,OO0 Fire. DEDuAM. Mass, May 26.-Brooks' large chocolate works were destroyed by fire this
 morning. Loss $80, 900 insurance $50, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26

Spencer takes Children'e Pictures be- fore they have chance to wink.
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GEORGETOWN.

BUILDING ASSOCIATION MEETING.-The sixty
ninth monthly meeting of the Citizens Equi-
table building association was held at
Goddard's hall last night. Twenty-three shares
per share. Books for the fifth series were
closed at this meeting with over !, 400 shares Of
the new series subscribed to.
The CHRISTMAS CLUB.-Owing to the very
small attendance at the meeting of the George
town Christmas club held yesterday afternoon
in the Office of MIR. b. F. Janney, at the Curtis
school building. very little business was trans
acted. Paymaster Thos. H. LOCKER was elected
president and Miss Alice Sawyer secretary.
after which the meeting adjourned to meet this
evening at O'Clock at the same place.
POLICE COURT CAsEs.-Sunday afternoon a
row occurreda at the corner Of 9th and U streets,
growing out of a dispute over game of crap.
A large crowd soon gathered and tight fol-
lowed. Complaint was made TO the police and
John Jackson, William Active, John West, and
George Butler, all colored, were arrested on a
CHI arge of taking part in the difficulty. In the
Police Court to-day Jackson, Active, and West
were fined IS each. and Butler was ac-
quited-John alias West Henderson, charged
by Officer Shanks with using bad language on
the street, was fined IS by Judge Miller this
morning.
CATTLE MARKET-The following sales of live
stock at Drover's Rest yesterday are reported:
l5S cattle were sold Best, 4c. and 414c.; good,
SIC. and &C.; medium, SC. and 315c.; common,
2114c. and &c. A few extra cattle sold at &c. per
pound. $50 sheep and lambs. Sheep, 21zc.
ard 4c; lambs, 41sc. and &C.,; calves, 411Sc. and
BIC. 20 cows and calves, S25 to $40. Market
fair.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT z
A. M.-Great Falls, temperature, 40; condition,
Sc; receiving reservoir, temperature, Al; condi-
ton at north connection. a6; condition at south
connection. SO; distributing reservoir, temper
ature, 40; condition at infiuent gate-house, Sc;
condition at efiiuent gate-house, 36.
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ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for TIE EVENING STAR.

Reported for TIE EVENING STAR.
CORPORATION CoURr.-The corporation court,
yesterday evening, completed the trial of Jim
Hill for assault with intent to kill Fred Dawes
during a visit of number of colored people
from Washington to festival at Armors hall
in this city. The Jury remained out until $50
last night when they were called into court
and being found unable to agree were dis
charged. 1t is said that they stood ten for ac-
quittal and two for conviction. The court has
adjourned until Thursday morning next, and it
is understood that second trial Of Hills case
will then begin, and that several civil cases
will be tried before the close Of the week.
The GAS PLANT.-A memorial against the &C.
ceptance Of the oil gas plant now in operation at
the city works here has been in circulation and
will be presented to the city council at its
meeting tonight A number of the leading
gas consumers have signed the memorial and
Il is said that other light viii be substituted for
gas in many cases il the present plant Ii con-
tinued.
NorEs.-N is expected that the confederate
monument will be completed and q site finally
fixed by next spring, and il may be dedicated
next May on the anniversary of the day when
war.-The report of Commissioner Fowler in
the Alexandria canal case shows that Sl07.743
Is due the city from the canal company, and
that against this, as already stated in TEE
STAB, 10 q set-off of some go 900 for discounts
on city stock, and other counter claims are
made.-The families Of Arigan, Treve, and
Travers, killed Ut the Four-mile run accident,
were yesterday paid $4,000 each by the repre-
sentatives Of the railroad oompanies-Suit
win be entered next week against the Alexan-
the circuit court here 81 Charles Bsnd6ein, .
Warrington lawyer, "a recover damages claimed
at e5,000 on account Of Mr.. Bendheim having
been put on the train ON his refusal 70 pay
more than Is cents fare bstween this city and
Refuge Council Of ths Gons Of 5onadab. e 10
Burnsy's hall, closed - higAk having bssa
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Mr.. Edgerton's Absence.

HE HAS NOT RESIGNED, But HAS GONE TO ATTEND
ALAw CASE.
The departure Of Civil Service Commissioners
Edgerton for the west and the order Of the
President directing that the railway-m serv-
ice be classified under the civil service .aw
occurring simultaneously, the two facts are
commented upon together as il one explained
the other. One of the New York pa
pers goes so far as TO state that
Mr. Edgerton in his disgust at any further ex-
tension of the civil service rules, placed his
resignation in the Presidents hands and left
the city.
A STAR reporter was informed AZ
the civil service rooms to-day that
Mr.. Edgerton had not resigned, but
had been called away from the city
10 attend an important law case.
He went away, the reporter
was told, only after investing several dollars in
kilograms endeavoring without effect TO have
himself excused from attendance ON the case.
Mr. Edgerton said he would be gone
week. few months ago he went
away to be gone four days
and remained away four months. 1T is aprob-
lem in proportion" said civil-service reformer'
to-day, .'how long he will be away this time
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Shot in the Cheek.
BOYS POOLING WITH A PIsroL-THE CsUAL RE

BOYS POOLING WITH PIsToL-THE Usual RE
suit.
Chas. Jones and Chas. Henderson. small col
ored boys, live near 18th and Boundary streets
northwest They are companions, and usually
play together in the afternoon after getting
home from school. Yesterday afternoon they
met as usual, and shortly afterward Henderson
went in the house and came out with pistol.
He didn't know it was loaded" and pointed
the weapon at his companion and pulled the
trigger. His companion fell to the ground,
apparently dead. The bullet had entered the
boys cheek, and inflicted a painful flesh
wound. He was more frightened than hurt,
however. Jones, after getting over his fright,
got up and walked to his home, No. 1929 18th
street DR.. Henderson attended him. Officer
Bast placed Henderson under arrest, and 600
bail was given for his appearance in the Police
Court. The injured boy was unable to appear
in court this morning, and the case was con-
tinued-
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