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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
The Charities of New York.

The charities of New York city are almost boundless. They run far up into the millions every year, and, while It is an unquestioned fact that the vast too vast, army of the poor are growing poorer and sinking deeper into the mire of deSpondency and despair, a ma jority of our people are standing on substan- tial ground, and all, who combine with ac- tivity and industry reasonable degree of prudence and sagacity in the present for the comings of the future, improve, as the years roll on, mentally, morally, physically and pecuniarily. That this people is making marked progress along the upper realms of literature, art, science can readily be shown. Look at our magnificent bazars, where are books, the very publishing of which, the very physical attractiveness of which, is suggestion. Look at our picture galleries. Read the reports, semi-monthly at the very least, of sales of notable pictures, running all the way from humble hundreds to ambitious thousands, by the score. Good taste is evident in selection, wisdom in ap- parent extravaganza.
 We have salons in New York where lines and rows of the best works by the best masters can be seen. Our public galleries as yet amount to but little, but our private col lections are phenomenal. Standard works sell well. Cyclopedias, histories, attractive volumes of poetic genius find no stinted mar ket. Lectures on scientific subjects, particu- larly such as take hold of the stars above and the earth beneath, are literally patron ized. Experts whose investigations long and patient and enduring, bring down to the understanding of the common mind those wonderful worlds beyond the ken of the or dinary, are listened to with rapt attention. Instructive and entertaining lectures apropos of discoveries, not alone in foreign countries. but in own unknown land, intelligently put, in popular phrase and in understand able language, are heard with unfeigned in- terest. The time has come when man seeks to know something of his part The story of preglacial man, prehistorical man the story of the stars, not only interest book worms, ex- plorers and expeditioners, but are found in the boudoir of beauty and on the table of the elitterateur.-Joe Howard in Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Anti-Saloon ReDublicaDs-

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S-The national Anti Saloon Republican committee have met, and the subcommittee appointed at the last meet ing to report plan for future work having reported a failure to agree upon such plan the matter was discussed and referred for final action to the executive committee. which meets next week. It was decided to issue an address to the people of the country, calling attention to the anti-saloon Repubii- can movement, the work it has already ac- complished and what it intends to do for the future. Among those present were: Albert Griffin, of Kansas; E. K. Pangborn, of New Jersey; Dr. H. K. Carroll, of New York; Alexander s. Bacon, Judge Noah Davis. N T. Evans, of Philadelphia; Carroll S. Page. of Vermont; H. B. Metcalf, of Rhode Island ex-Senator Windom, of Minnesota; Rev. Mir. Wright, of Kentucky, and Rev. R. S. Me Arthur, of New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Relics of Early Barbsrism.

Few who bedeck themselves with gold and silver ornaments pause to reflect upon the original signifcation of such things, or inn agine that they are the relics of the barbar- ism of our early history. Yet undoubtedly such is the case. The glittering necklet which the Nineteenth century lady clasps around her neck is only a survival of the old practice of placing a metal collar upon a slave as mark of ownership, and the brace let of the maiden and the manacle of the felon have a common origin. In the same way rings were once worn as a badge of serfdom, but possibly because of the ease with which they could be detached from the finger and destroyed their use for this pur- pose was soon abandoned.
 Among the early Jews they were used as a symbol of authority. Pharaoh placed his ring upon the finger of Joseph when he made him ruler over Egypt, as 8 sign that he had invested him with supreme power; and King Ahasuerus sealed his grant to Mordecai and the Jews with his signeta ring, saying, 'sThat which is sealed with the kings seal no man may reverse.n In medieval times the signet ring of a sovereign or powerful noble was considered sufficient warrant of authority and to the wearer was an open sesame in all places where its owner had influence Some of this signifcation has been handed down to our own day, and bishops still wear ring upon the third finger of the right hand as Q mark of their episcopal authority.-London Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
CUTTING EACH OTHERS THRoATs.
Jay Gould and Other PhiIanthropists Fry
 i,,r- ta Is.,t

Jay Gould and Other PhiIanthropists Fry
 ing to Put a Stop to That Pastime.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-In commenting on the statement contained in a Chicago dis patch that Chairman Midgely's recent con- ference here with several railroad magnates had for its object the formation of gigantic railroad trust or clearing house" :" coinpris- ing all roads between points west of line drawn through Chicago and Milwaukee on the east, St. Paul and Minneapolis on the north, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming on the west and Arkansas on the south, Commissioner Albert Fink said: ''Messrs. Gould, Midgely, Huntington and others con- ferred recently to see if it was not possible to get up some scheme whereby railroad rates could be maintained. It is, in no sense a scheme for railroad trust, but these gen. tlemen have come to the conclusion that it is about time for the railroads to stop cutting each others throats. They want to get up a scheme that will embrace all the railroads in the country. Thus far they have not suc- eeeded. That is all I can say about it, for I do not know any more."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
AND THERE'S AN END ONT.
Senator Blackburn Publishes an Apology.
 Moore Not in Iexincton

W,
 Moore Not in Lexington.
 LEXINGTON, Ky, Nov. 2S.-Senator Black burns card is believed to be the end of the Blackburn-Rucker duel business. How the senator came to write the card which is capable Of wide construction, is a mystery and may always remain so That he had a consultation with friends on the subject there Is no doubt. Whether this consultation was the result of communication from Judge Rucker Is not known. It is certain, how ever, that Col. Moore, of Denver. has not been here. The point of Senator Blackburn's card is in the following:
 II shall always insist that Judge Rucker's conduct in making public conversation had with the president in an interview procured Tor him by me was wholly inexcusable. His report or that conversation was entirely in accurate. regret, however, that the lan- guage used in characterizing his conduct was so strong and emphatic, and will say. upon reflection, that I should have simply contented myself with a contradiction of statements l knew to be incorrect and unjust to Mr. Cleveland and myself As for myself. this matter is ended, and I have no doubt the public will be glad to know it."
 The man alleged to be Col J. c. Moore bearer Of dispatches from Judge Fucker to Senator Blackburn, turns out to be a drum mer.
 DENVER, Nov. 2S.-Judge Fuckers atten- tion was called to Senator Blackburn's card as published in Louisville, but he declined to make any comment on it. Col John c. Moore, who is acting as Judge Moore's friend In this controversy, is at his home in Pueblo. He telegraphed that in his opinion all mat ters would be amicably settled by Black burns last letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Louisiana's Consressmen,

NEW ORLEANS, Nov, 2S-A special from Baton Rouge to The Picayune says the board of canvassers met there and issued credentials to all congressman elected at the recent election, including H. Dudley Cole man (Rep.) in the second district. The only difficulty encountered in the canvass grew out of the returns in the second district. where votes were cast for H. D. Coleman, H. Dudley Coleman and Hamilton D. Cole mgn; Ben c. Elliott, Benjamin C. Elliott and B. c. Elliott. If each of these names represented distinct individual B. c. Elliott Dem-l had majority exceeding 1000. The board decided that the Coleman names. being written correctly in all its styles, was suffi- cient indication of the individual for whom the vote was cast, and that Coleman's ma jority is 174.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Mysterious Case in p;ttS1,uro-

PITTsBURG, Nov. 2S.-On Nov. Il Mary Ann Barrett, aged 21, the daughter of re- spectable Irish parents, residing on Julius street, this city, was taken to her home in a carriage by an unknown woman who, after assisting her into the house, drove away. The girl, who claimed to have been living with a prominent Allegheny family for eighteen months, took to her bed at once. Drs. Rugh and Parchment were called in. and stated that criminal operation had been performed on the girl. Yesterday she died, the victim of malpractice. To the last moment she positively refused to divulge her terrible secret or the name of the author of her misfortune. The police and coroner have the case in hand, and startling developments, duplicating people of prominence, are con fidently expected. Miss Barrett was of at tractive appearance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
oBsEoUlEs OF A VICAR GENERAL
His Body Laid to Rest Behind the Cathe-
 dral Altar.


 dral Altar.
 PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2S-The obsequies of the late Very Rev. Dr. Maurice A. Walsh, vicar general of this archdiocese, took place at St. Paups church. Tenth and Christian streets, and at the Roman Catholic cathedral Eighteenth street, above Race At 7:3O o'clock the relatives of the deceased the Chil- dren of Mary, the pail bearers, trustees of the church and officers of the various socie- ties, parochial schools etc, were admitted to St. Paurs church, where solemn requiem mass was held, Rev. Richard Harrigan being the celebrant, assisted by Rev. John P. Byrne. of St. Jachim's church, as deacon There was a large number of clergymen present from the various churches of the diocese. At the conclusion of the services at the church the body was borne to the hearse, and when the visiting clergy, relatives and others were seated in carriages the process sion started for the cathedral, where the ceremonies were continued Here high solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Arch bishop Ryan, and an impressive sermon was delivered by Bishop Fealy.
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies in the cathedral the body of the late vicar general was laid to rest at the side of the late Arch bishop Wood, in the vault behind the cathe- dra1 all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE.
President Cleveland Narrowly
 Escaped Being Murdered.
CHICAGO'S DYNAMITE FIENDS.

One Anarchist Was About to Throw a
 When He Was in Chicago, but Was Dis suaded by His Comrades.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 2S--In the trial of Hronek and other alleged Anarchists for conspiracy to murder Police Inspector Bonfield, ex- States Attorney Judge Grinnell and Judge Gary, through whose efforts the four Anarchists were hanged a year ago, the first witness called was Frank Chleboun. He was one of the men arrested with Hronek, but turned states evidence, and his testimony produced a great sensation. Chlebouu, being unable to speak understand the English language, gave his testimony through an in terpreter.
 Chleboun said that he met IIronek soon after the Haymarket riot, when the latter told witness that 'he had a great scheme to burn up a lumber yard, and that he had also missed chance to kill Inspector Bonfeld. Hronek showed him several bombs, which were experimented with on the prairie some days later. On several occasions Hronek told witness they must have revenge for the death of Parsons, Spies and Enge, Fischer, and showed him photographs of Judges Gary and Grinnell and Inspector Bonteld.
 The witness and Hronek went together to
 
 could locate it easily at another time This was few days after President Cleveland's visit to this city, and Hronek tod the wit ness on their way back from Judge Grinnelrs neighborhood that the president had had a very narrow excape from dea;h while here, as he (Hronek) was about to throw a dyna- mite bomb into the presidential carriage dur ing the procession, but was dissuaded from doing so by his companions
 Hronek's plans were to kill Inspector Bon field first, but he afterward decided to make Judge Grinnell the first victim. He said that If no better opportunity offered he would go into the court room and throw a bomb at the judge, and then if the police tried to capture him he would use bombs on them, and if this failed he would shoot the officers and then himself; but if he got chance at Grinnell or Gary on the street he would use knife.
 Chleboun said that Hroneks wife did not have enough to eat and wanted her husband to abandon his murderous plans and go to work, but that Hronek said he had a mission to perform and would perform it if she starved and he was hung.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Republican spellbinders Organize.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The Republican campaign orators formed "The Republican Spellbinders' association," and elected Chauncey M. Depew president and Col E. F. Shepard, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, Charles Emory Smith, A. W. Tenny, Com ngressman Mckinley, J. c. Burrows and others vice presidents. An executive committee of twenty was appointed, among whom are Anson G. McCook, H. K Thurber and John W. Jacobus. William B. Barker was chosen secretary; c. F. Johnston, corresponding
 secretary; E. F. McCassidy, financial secre- tary; Elmer Delwell, treasurer. The meet ing adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
OhLY NINETEEN LEFT.
Scenes and Incidents of the Long Walk.
 Moore Evidently a Winner.

scenes and Incidents Ot the Long WaIk.
 Moore Evidently Winner.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 2S-rhe comparatively pleasant weather last evening had the effect of materially increasing the attendance at Madison Square garden. Many people who are aware of the fact that the second day is the critical time in a six days contest were on hand to see how the men bore their con- tinual jog. Of the forty three original en- tries only nineteen remained; and seven of these were only nominallS~ S~in the race.
 Dan Herty received magnificent horse shoe from John l.. Sullivan, whereupon the gentlemen present cheered Justify, and the hpndreds of pretty women, who were on hand to see the heroes of the track and hear their footballs music, waived their delicately scented handkerchiefs Dan tugged the big gift around for several laps, after which care ful Trainer Mcdonald took it away from him.
 Moore had mapped out 240 miles work for the first forty-eight hours, and he received warm encouragement as he rapidly accom- plished it. Champion Albert occupied a box during the evessing, and smifed his compli- ments on the Standard Oil mans performance.
 The Marquis of Queensberry arrived shortly before 10 o'clock. He gracefully re- moved his hat in response to the rapturous plaudits of the reporters opposite his box. There was renewed applause when the naughty peer graceiully tossed a ne" nNer to ''Old Sport"
 Moore finished his fifty-eight hours task at II: 80 o'clock, and left the track in a grace ful trot looking much fresher than any other man in the lot, with the possible exception of Herty, who does not appear to be under the slightest strain.s
 The race for first money seems to lie be- tween these two. Barring accidents, one of them is certain to finish at the head of the string. Hart still retains his form marvel ously, and knowing ones hint that he is much too good dark horse to run unbacked.
 Cartwright continues to hang on Herty's $ heels, but he is not in such good shape as the other three men. Littlewood still plods gamely along, seriously handicapped by a very troublesome stomach. People who played him to win are now quietly hedging.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
TO PUSH THE TARIFF BILL.
Senators Allison and Spooner Confer with President-EIect Harrison the Subject. Lamont Congratu1ates HaIford.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2S-Gen Harrison had a busy day of it. In the morning he sat for his picture and submitted to the manipu- lation of the photographer seventeen times All the afternoon he was conferring at his house with Senators Allison and Spooner and ex-Senator Sewell. At 4:3O he walked to the New Dennison with the first two Senator Allison left for Washington at 5. Senator Spooner left for Chicago at H. He proceeds thence to Washington.
 The result of the visit of Senators Allison and Spooner is a clearer understanding that there will be no delay in pushing the senate tariff bill, but nothing but idle gossip was contributed to the cabinet discussions The town knew that the conferences were more important than any yet held at the presi- dent-elect's, for two United States senators have not turned up together here before and no visitors have stayed at the generals house for four hours together before
 The senators, both before and after they visited Gen Harrison, talked tariff, and they all talked in some way, and it can truthfully be said, therefore, that not only that the senate bill Is the best indication of what the future as well as the past tariff policy of the Repub- Hcan party is, but also that Republicans east and west agree that it is properly so.
 Senator Allison said that he had merely stopped over on his way to the capital and added, with charming innocence, that there was no politics in his visit. It would not be proper, he said, for him to volunteer the in- formation that he should not take place in the cabinet. There is, in truth, nothing about this visit that indicates that he will.
 "We shall push the tariff bill as fast as possible when we get back to york; he said
 Ut is pretty good bill, is it not?"
 "Of course some slight amendments may be found to be necessary
 One of the most interesting of Private Secretary Halford's 300 letters of congratula- tion came yesterday morning from Private Secretary Lamont. Col. Dan offered to ex- tend to Col. ''Lige'' all the help and courtesy ill his power, and concluded with the best of good wishes for his success
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
THE WISDOM OF SILENCE.
Gsn. Harrison's Cautious but Reassurins
 Reply to a Southern Editnr.

oSsI hafrlSohs Cautious but ReaSsuring
 Reply to n Southern Editor.
 GItEENyILLE, S. O., Nov 2S-The Daily News, of this city, prints letter recently received by its editor from Gen. Harrison and published by his permission It is a reply to letter urging that the southern commercial interests would be relieved from an incubus caused-by doubts and fears re- gardlng the southern policy of the coming administration if Gen. Harrison would make some general assurances of his purpose to follow conservative course toward the south, and is as follows:
 - INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 14 To X. Williams Esq, Greenville, S. c:
 MY DEAR SlR-Your letter of the 10th has been utieranctS upon any public question Every day ain solicited by special correspondents of the press tu speak upon this subject or that hut nave invariably declined. and to your appeal for some expression upon the question that interests you must, for the present, make the same an swer. understand that you have yourself been satisfied with the expressions made by me in my public utterances to visiting delegations during the campaign. When the surprise and disap. continent which some of your people have felt over the result has passed away and they give more calm thought to the situation think they wlll be as much surprised as am that they should in thought or speech impute to me unfriendliness toward the south
 The policies in legislation advised by the Re puollcan party, believe, are wholesome for the Whole country, and if those who in their hearts oeneve with us upon these questions would act With us some other questions that give you local concern would settle themselves Very truIy yours, RENJAx,~ HAeR1sox
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Result of a Plumbers Car1essness

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 2S-The First Congregational society's church at North ampton, beautiful edifice designed by Pea body and built in 1877 at cost of $75. 5.OO0, was burned Tuesday, owing to a plumbers careless. The parish is the oldest but one in western Massachusetts, and was presided over twenty-three years by the famous Jonathan Edwards Three firemen narrowly escaped death in the fire, being shut up in the tower and escape cut off by smoke They attracted attention by vigorously ringing the church bell, and were finally rescued. George W. Cable, the novelist, was among the citizens who acted as volunteer aids to the fire department
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
Providence NIunioipa1 EIect;on

PRovIDENCE. R. l., Nov 2S.-Henry R. Barker (Rep) was elected mayor of this city. The vote was: Barker, 5,772; Aid rich Dem.), 2,916; Crossman, (Pro), 3C2. The other officers elected were: City treas urer, Benjamin Tripp; harbor master, James T. P. Bucklin; overseer of the poor, George w. Wightman; superintendent of health, Charles ". Chapin. The board of aldermen will consist of eight Republicans and two Democrats; city council thirty Republicans and ten Democrats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
General Markets,

NEW YORK; Nov 7.-FLOUR-Closed steady, but dull; fine grades of winter, S2.900S.a5; do. spring, S2.5003; super1ne winter, s. .250360; do. spring, S3@S.50; extra No. winter, $S50G14; city mill extra, S5@5.25, for West Indies. Southern flour closed dull; trade and family extras, S41006.
 WHEAT-Options were moderately active and firm, closing ss@3sc. higher. Spot lots closed frmer. Spot sales of No. red at S1.12611.15; ex- tra red, S1.0S01.12; No. red, S1.01611 .02; No 1 white, S1.Os@1.1o; white state, ST.os@1.1o; No 2 red winter, Nov, $1.015s; do., Dec $1.015s; do., Jan., 1.0334; do.. Feb, S1053s. A CORN-Options were only fairly active, while prices were weak, closing ss09sc. lower Spot 4s1s0491ac.; steamer mixed, 451sc.; No. white, 49s4c. No. mixed, Nov, 47ssc.; do., Dec, 475sc do., Jan., 355sc.; do, Feb, 47Ssc.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 OATS-Options were quiet and easier, closing slightly lower. Spot lots closed 14c lower Spot sales of No white at 4ec.; No. 9 do., S51Sc; No mixed a3c.; No. do, S116c.; No. mixed, Dec, s1ssc.; do., Jan, sa24c.; No white, Dec, S51Sc i; do., Jan., S555c.
 PORK-Dull; new mess, S15.506S16.
 LARD-CloSed weaker and dull; Dec sold at SS61 and Jan. at SS.5O.
 SUGAR-Raw steady, with moderate trading; fair refining, 51Sc.; 96 test centrifugal 611c Re fined quiet and steady; cut loaf and crushed Sc {; cubes and powdered, 715c.; granulated, 714c. i; confectioners' A, 714c.; mold A, T1Sc.; coffee A standard, Csc; coffee off A, Csc; white extra O. 63sc.; extra c, 1-16@6 3-16c. C. 1S-I66n5 15-16c yellow, 59-166D5 11-16c.
 BUTTER-Closed firn eastern.creamery, SoA &C.,; western, 3503Sc.
 CHEESE-Firm; New York factory cheddar 113s011ssc.; western fiat, 10Is6D11c.
 EGGSASteady; eastern firsts, 27@2Sc western do., 2o13@261Sc. Canadian firsts lined i90a19
 CoTToN-Spot closed l1-16c. lower; middiing uplands, 1a-16c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-28
The New Natural Gas EiaId

BUFFALO, Nov. 2S.-The big gas gusher at zoar. which was struck last Saturday, shows no decrease inits value. It is reported that an offer of Sl00,O00 for it has been refused. The strike has started another boom at Zoar, and preparations are making to continue boring in wells which have been temporarily abandoned The find of gas in such large quantities so near the city-less than thirty miles distant-oreates something of a stir here, as the supply now piped here by the Pennsylvania Gas company does not begin to meet the demand, and the prospects are that the low cost of piping from the new field will cause big drop in prices to consumers.