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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
INDIscRlMINATEABRIBERY.
The Market Price for Voters in the Town
 of Warwick, R. I.

The Market Price for Voters in the Town
 of Warwick, R. I.
 PROVIDENCE, April 9.-The Journal this morning publishes story of scenes and in cidents at the polls in the town of Warwick during last Wednesdays election, showing general use of money for the corruption of voters by both parties On the morning of the election vehicles of all descriptions, loaded with white and colored voters, came pouring into town. As the polls opened John H. Northup and a man named McCusker stood at one side of the passage way leading to the ballot box, and gave tickets in envelopes to those who came up to vote. By the side of Northup stood young man named Willard Barney with small book and pencil, who wrote the names of voters that Northup pointed out to him. A reporter asked a bystander what this apparently mercantile transaction meant, and he replied: "He is keeping record of the votes that are bought, and they will be settled with after election"
 The prize of voters started at $5, rose to S7, and the market closed at s10. At 2:30 D. m. McCusker cried out publicly: "Let her go at $10," and it went. In some instances man would be handed a brass check or button as he passed the ballot box, which articles were afterward apparently cashed at Atwood's hotel. One Albert Slocum distributed checks for time. Several persons inquired at the bar room where they should get their checks cashed, and were directed by the bar keeper to the pool room. The bar keeper informed the reporter that there was man ''with his pockets full of greenbacks" in the pool room cashing checks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Pleading for His Boy.

ST. LOUIS, April 9.-Samuel w. Brooks, father of Hugh M. Brooks, alias w. H. T. Maxwell, has written a long and touching appeal to the American people to help him save his boy from the gallows. It fills nearly seven columns The elder Brooks gives as reasons for asking public assistance in this way: The injustice of his sons trial and the hardships of the Missouri state laws, which operate entirely in favor of the lower courts, to the exclusion of the defendants chances, the incompetence of two jurors, the errors in the criminal judges instructions, the failure of the court to admit proof of the accused's good character, the suppression of evidence, and particularly the frequently denounced Dmgfe der plot by which an alleged confes- sion was obtained from Brooks through a detective incarcerated ill the St. Louis jail. This is urged in measured and respectful, but strong. language.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
FILIBUsTERING LAWMAKERS.
"hat May be Accomplished in Case the
 Deadlock is Broken.

Deadlock is Broken.
 WASHINGTON, April 9-With the deadlock in the house of representatives, and the pleuro- pneumonia and Dakota statehood bills as un- hnlshed business in the senate, the proceed lngs In congress during the week can be briefly If not definitely foretold It is gener- ally believed that the deadlock will be broken within day or two, and that the floor of the house will be cleared for the special orders fixed by report from the committee on rules, and adopted several days ago.
 To-day, by special order, is District of Columbia day in the house, but there is no probability that the committee can get the floor. Tomorrow was set aside for the com n1lttee on Pacific railroads, which desires the completion of the bill extending the Pacific railroad indebtedness to the government, and which is unfinished business. The committee on territories is entitled to Wednesday and the majority has, hy caucus held on Satur- day night, declared that it will stand by and consider the omnibus territorial statehood bill admitting to statehood Washington, Da- kota, Montana and New Mexica.
 Thursday belongs to the committee on public lands for action upon the bill revising the general land laws. Friday is private bill day. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are for the committee on territories, and Wednes- day evening for foreign affairs Should the deadlock continue, nothing other than the direct tax bill can of course be considered and the special orders will be for naught
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
BROTHERHOOD AND KNIGHTS.
statements by the Leaders That Will Lead
 to a Cessation of Possibilities.


 CLEVELAND. O., April e-Chief Arthur, of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, was shown the statement of Mir. Powderly regarding the Locomotive Brotherhood, in which the latter urges union of forces, and when asked whether he had any statement to make regarding it said:
 During the labor troubles on the Reading railroad was accused of sending engineers to MT. Corbin. It was widely published, and YVES believed by several of the Knights of La Dor organizations. I never took the trouble to deny it, although it was utterly untrue, because knew the executive officers of the Knights of Labor knew the falsity of the statement.
 "Of course there grew to be an ill feeling toward the Brotherhood, and when the strike on the Burlington road was inaugurated the Knights of Labor individually were only too glad of the chance to retaliate. The Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers has always strivef1 to mind its own business in every way, shape and form When we order a strike we provide a means of caring for the strikers and their families, which is the only proper thing to do, for we have no right to deprive a man of his livelihood unless we furnish him with that means
 1.-The Brotherhood sent a committee to Scranton to confer with Mir. Powderly and show him conclusively that we had never in- terfered with any of the Knights of Labor troubles, and suppose he has been prompted to make the statement out of justice to the Brotherhood.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
AUGUST LAcHUME,S SUICIDE.
He Left a Letter Addressed to the Vii
 on Whose Grave He Died

He Left a Letter Addressed to the Wife
 on Whose Grave He Died.
 YoNKERs, N. Y, April g. - Passing through the cemetery adjoining St Josephis church yesterday afternoon, the sexton saw man lying upon @ grave with his head rest ing upon the gravestone. On approaching closer he discovered that the man was dead. He had committed suicide by shooting him self in the head A revolver and a letter lay on the ground by the side of the dead man
 Cards in the pocket of the suicide identified him as August l.. Lachume, a landscape gar dener, of Easthampton, Mass, but formerly of Yonkers. He was lying upon his wife's grave.
 Ten years ago, when he lived in Yonkers, Lachume was sued by John Milliot, his son. in-law, whose counsel was James P. Saun- ders. During the trial the lawyer denounced Lachume in strong language, and the latter drew a revolver and shot Saunders in the back, infiicting a flesh wound For this act Lachume was sentenced to five years in Sing Sing prison. On being released be went to Easthampton. His wife. who continued to reside in Yonkers, died about a year ago
 It is supposed that Lachume has been in- sane for some time The letter found by his side was addressed to his wife, and it in structed her not to allow John Milliott or his daughter to attend his funeral or to be buried in the family lot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
A Warning to GhouIs.

One can feel not only respect but esteem for dynamite, under certain circumstances. When this potent compound is used as a warning to ghouls, it appears less as de- structive demon than as an angel guarding a tomb. As such, dynamite was used by an Indiana man, who placed few cartridges in the grave where his daughter lay. He did not try to keep this procedure secret, and it is safe to say that this tomb will be un- molested by grave diggers. The Indiana idea, if generally adopted, will result in a species of ''corpse trust" for it must bring about so great scarcity of cadavers as to seriously affect the grim business of the dissecting room.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Children Fall Into . We'll.

PALMYRA, Mo, April 9-Saturday being Arbor day the teachers and scholars of the public school went to the outskirts of the city to dig up trees to transplant in the school house yards On reaching the old Primrose place some of the smaller children, who were in advance, gathered around a well and attempted to pump some water to drink. The blanks on which they stood gave way and fifteen of the children were precipi- tated into the we'll, containing five feet of water. By means of rope the teachers were successful in getting all but one out alive. Arthur, the 9-year-old son of Mrs. Little, a widow, was drowned. Several others were injured, but none fatally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
JOHN L.'SBACKER ARRIVES
HE SAYS AN AMERICAN CANNOT
 WIN IN EUROPE.

Claims of Foul Which Were Not Allowed. Sullivan Fairly Won in the Third
 Round-He Will Engage only in Glove
 Contests Hereafter.
 NEW YORK, April 9.-Harry Phillips and Jack Barnett, who were respectively packer and umpire for John L. Sullivan in his recent fight with Charles Mitchell, returned from Europe yesterday on the Cunard ship Etru- ria When spoken to upon the subject of Americas pugilistic pride, Mir. Phillips said that Sullivan is still on the other side, and will not sail for home until the 12th inst
 Phillips denied ehe stories about Sullivan's drinking, and said they were entirely false Sullivan drank brandy during the battle with Mitchell, and used stimulants for two days afterward under his doctors orders, but at no other time during his foreign trip. He gave it up of his own accord as soon as he had good bath when he got back to Liverpool
 How about the fght!" Phillips was asked.
 "Well, we couldn't win. That's about the size of it. Sullivan didn't seem to want to win unless he could do so cleanly and scien- tifcally. The referee wouldn't allow any claims of foul, although Mitchell spiked Sul- ivan so that his shoes and stockings were torn to shreds and his legs from the knees down looked as if they had been riddled with shot"
 'I should say the referee wouldn't allow any fouls, put in Barnett, who acted as Sul- Hvan's umpire. Sullivan knocked Mitchell clean out in the third round, and the Eng ishman didn't come to the scratch till fifty five seconds-thirty-five seconds more than the rules allow-after he was carried to his corner"
 Phillips said he would star Sullivan through the country as soon as he came back, which will be about April 20. He will sail for Boston on April 12.
 "Will Sullivan meet Kilrainr,
 "Why, certainly. I stayed two weeks longer in England than I meant to trying to get on with Mitchell or Smith. Fleming, Smiths manager, has Smith under contract with Genet's circus, and evaded us that way don't believe Mitchell will ever fight again Sullivan will fight Jake Kilrain or any man in the world, any rules, in a sixteen foot ring l doubt if he will meet any more men with the knuckles though. I think it's too brutal The gloves are good enough"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
The Man Who Don't Understand.

It is too much to ask of a narrow headed, no stomached, thin Joined man that he should get inside men and women who struggle day in and day out, 365 days in every year, and awake early on New Years morning with the same necessity hefore them and the same impulse prodding them behind to gain that for which the Apostle prayed-their "daily bread" "Give us" said that great master of affairs; ''give us this day our daily bread" :" Imagine man whose sisters and brothers, whose cousins and aunts combined him to make quintupled millionaire, striving to understand this heart born petition, this nervous prayer from weeping eyes, from a hungry stomach and from loving heart, "'give us this day." not next week, not next year, not some time when we are hungry, but give us o God, ''this day our daily bread."- Joe Howard in New York Graphic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Brayado on the GaIlous.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 9.-J. A Trimmer man was hanged on Friday, at Goldendale, W. T., for the murder of William Sterling. It was public execution, the first in the his tory of the territory, and drew crowds larger than a Fourth of July celebration. Timmer- man was bold and defiant He rode from the jail to the gallows through the principal street, strapped at the legs and arms He bade farewell to his friends, saying he would be d. if he had ever been hobbled before, and to the priest who offered religious con solation he remarked he was no hypocriUe and proposed to die as be had lived The trap dropped at l P. m., and his neck was hroken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Fired the Jail.

WnKEsBARRK, Pa, April a.-Herbert Gra- ham, a lawyer and pettifogger of unsavory reputation, who has been constantly in trouble in this county for a long time past in connection with all sorts of petty swindles, and who has served time in the Luzerne and Allegheny county prisons, was arrested at Nanticoke. He was placed in a cell in the lookup, and while there set fire to the prison, nearly accomplishing the destruction of the building and himself, the fire being discov- cred just in time to avert such a result. He was brought here, had preliminary hear ing, and, in default of bail, was sent to the county jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
DOWN AN BEREAVEMENT,
Two Enginemen Killed and Five Passen-
 gers Injured.

~
 gers Injured.
 BOSTON, April 9-On the Central Vermont railway, at Rockingham, Vt, the Boston night express ran into washout The loco motive, express and baggage cars left the track, the engine falling down an embark ment eighty feet high. Moses Pratt, the en- gineer, was decaptated, and the fireman, John Pratt, was instantly killed Among those injured are:
 V. E. Burdick, of Middlebury, Vt, had his left ankle sprained and his back badly hurt Mrs. Clark Gibson, of Sheldon Springs, Vt, received severe injuries to her head, shoulders and hips. Mary Lovely, of Essex Junction, Vt, was slightly hurt in her arm Mrs Lewis Moore, of Burlington, Vt., had her left leg broken. Anna Moore, of Burlington, Vt |, was severely hurt.
 These were all who were brought this way, and they were taken along to their homes in Pullman sleeping car. The Wagner car did not go over the embakment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Preached His Own Funeral Sermon.

ATHENS, Ga., April 9.-Two thousand people yesterday witnessed an event never before heard of in the history of Clark county. Rev. Dr. Pridgeon, S4 years old, preached his own funeral sermon in 8 small country church, six miles from here. He had his grave dug and a coffin made for the occa- sion He and his assistants sang the first hymn, s'Shall We Gladly Meet" He then gave his text, from Corinthians, ii, s, and gave the large crowd short talk in a very fatherly manner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Gen. Quincy A. Gilmore Dead.

BROOKLYN, April 9.-Gen. Quincy A Gill more, who served with much distinction dur ing the civil war, and was known for his &C., complishment as a soldier and writer, died at bis residence, No. 147 Remsen street, Satur- day of an affection of the bladder and kid neys, which had confined him to the house for many months. He was born at Black River, Lorain county, O., Feb. 2s, 1895. He was educated at West Point. graduating in 1s4a
 He remained at the academy as an instruc- tor until the outbreak of the war, when he went to the front and rendered distinguished service. He wrote several works on military science. The interment will be at West Point
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
THE DEFIANT LEAGUERS.
ATTEMPTS TO HOLD PROCLAIMED
 MEETINGS IN IRELAND,

The Police Swoop Down Upon the As
 sembIed Crowds and Disperse Them.
 Charged Upon with Bayonets in County
 Clare, and Many People Wounded.
 DUBLIN, April 9.-At Kilr,,sh, County Clare, yesterday afternoon, 5000 persons as sembled to participate in the proclaimed meeting of the National league that was ap- pointed to be held there. They all belonged to various branches of the league in this dis trict Almost as soon as they had assembled the police, who had been awaiting their movements, charged upon them and injured a number of them. They also demolished the triumphal arches that had heen erected, and treated the crowd in very rough manner A riot seemed imminent, and Berkshire regiment, which had been sent there for the occasion, with bayonets fixed, charged upon the crowd, wounding many of them. They succeeded in restoring order, and finally the people dispersed.
 At Macroom, County Cork Dr. Tanner, M. F., attempted to hold 8 meeting of the league, which has been proclaimed, but he was ejected by the police, and the meeting broken up. Dr. Tanner burned copy of the government proclamation early in the morning at Macroom.
 Messrs. Davitt and John O'Connor, with Rev. Father Corry and other league leaders, left Carmody's hotel at Ennis yesterday afternoon, and drove ten miles into the country. They were closely followed by company of eighty hussars under Col. Turner Commoner Condon remained in Ennis by preconcerted arrangement, and attempted to hold a meeting there. The police. however, had been advised of the Nationalists' plans, and raided the meeting place, injuring some of the people in their attack. Fifty arrests were made.
 At Loughrea MT. O'Brien tried to hold meeting. He attempted to speak to crowd numbering 1000 persons, who had assembled on the outskirts of the town. As they pro- ceeded to the place of meeting the rolice and military forces obstructed the way and would not allow them to pass MT. O'Brien addressed the authorities, and said that he alone was responsible for the meeting, and in sisted upon his right to address his fellow citizens. The police, however, raided the ad- vancing crowd, which was headed by Father Meagher. The latter counseled the people the field was soon cleared. MT. O'Brien con- tinued to speak while the police were dis persing the crowd He denounced the officers as towards for not arresting him instead of maltreating the people.
 At Kanturk meeting was held two miles outside of the town.
 At Macroom, late in the afternoon, Messrs Tanner and O'Shea evaded the police, and succeeded in addressing the people,
 All was quiet last night in the places where the rows occurred during the day. The Ramsgrange meeting was postponed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Democracy Here and in England.

LONDON, April 9.-Mr. Joseph Chamber lain, replying to letter addressed to him by a gentleman who questioned him on the sub- ject of American institutions, says that no intelligent American would challenge the fact that the power of the democracy in Great Britain is now more direct than it is in America. Practically, the suffrage here is nearly as wide as it is in America, but the checks upon the American democracy exceed anything in existence here. The parliament of England is all powerful and is directly in- f1uenced by popular opinion. The house of lords is powerless upon any great question. In America, on the other hand, there are many coordinate authorities. If the people should require some great constitutional change much more lengthy and difficult process would be necessary to accomplish it in America than here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Discriminating Charity.

My dear," said Mir. Sparks to his wife, eff we get a new parlor carpet what will we do with the old one|'
 ''Put it in the library" said Mrs. Sparks promptly.
 ''Why, there is a carpet in the library" said MT. Sparks. What will we do with 3that?'
 "Put it in the spare room, ," said Mrs Sparks ;decisively, "and give the spare room carpet to the poor 1t is hideous thing, anyway"
 "Yes," said MT. Sparks refectively, ''it is. We might give it to an asylum for the blind" "
 "A very good idea," said his wife approv- ingly," and we will give the one in our room to an asylum for the deaf. It is so fearfully loud."-New York Evening Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
 BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
Pittman's Ccllmate Gives Himself Ur
 and Declares His InnOcence.

NEW YORK, April 9.-George Burke, the former cel!mate of Pullman, who is sus- pected of having furnished the latter with the opium with which the condemned fila eide committed suicide surrendered him self at police headquarters last night, and was this morning held to await the inquest. Burke says he knows nothing of how Pitt man got the poison, and thinks Pittman put his name in the letter to shield his wife. Warden Walsh believes that Burke does know, aud wants the 'Escrews put on to make him squeal' Walsh still main tains ignorance as to how Pittman got the poison, and says that the latter's wife was examined down to her skin before the last Interview with her husband.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Sequel to a Dance Tragedy,

HILLsBoRoUGH, Tex, April 9-Thomas F. Varnell was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary. Varnell was one of the rich est men in Hill county. On the night of March 5, 1883, he attended dance at the residence of Jonas H. Land, a neighboring planter. During the ball he enticed Ella Land, the 16- year-old daughter of his host, into the back yard. They were followed and discovered by Land, whereupon Varnen drew a revolver and killed him. Varnell escaped, but was captured two years later in New Mexico
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
Startling the Bishop.

A story is told of Catholic priest in Aus tralia whose bishop gave him horse. To commemorate the event the priest named the horse ''The Bishop" Soon after the bishop dined with the priest, and during the course of the dinner the priests man of all work came in and said in an audible whisper: "It's hot day, your reverence, an was thinkin it would be a good thing to throw bucket of water on The Bishop" The bishop was somewhat startled until matters were ex- plained to him.-New York Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09

PHILADELPHIA, April 9-The ex-Dele- gates Association of the International Typo graphical Union of this city have completed arrangements for a grand dinner to be given on May 12, Mr. George w. Childs' birthday, and it is expected that quite number of dis tinguished gentlemen will be present. Invi- tations have been sent to Gen. Simon Cam eron, Congressman Farquhar, of Buffalo, N Y., and ex-president of the International union; Civil Service Commissioner Oberly, also an ex-president; Congressman Amos J. Cummings, of New York, and many other prominent retired printers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
The Number of Flour Mills.

It is a fact not generally known that the number of flour mills throughout the coun- try is decreasing year by year. It very rarely happens that mill that is destroyed by fire or otherwise is rebuilt, and in that country has fallen off considerably The reason for this is the smallness of the profits now realized from milling. Only the larger and better equipped mills make any money, and that only by reason of their large out put.-Globe-D Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-09
A Popular Actress Sudden Death.

NEW YORK, April 9.-Lillian Olcott the actress, best known in the character of Theo- dora, died yesterday at the Westminster hotel of inflammation of the bowels. She contracted a severe cold, through exposure during the blizzard, and had been ill since that time Miss Olcotts illness was not known to her family or friends She came to the hotel Thursday, and called in Dr.. Campbell, telling him she did not want her parents notified of her illness, as it would worry them unnecessarily. Her maid was the only person with her. She improved under Dr. Campbell's treatment until Satur- day, when & sudden change for the worse occurred. The doctor remained up with her all night and until she died The father of the deceased is Dr. Cornelius Olcott, a wealthy resident of Brooklyn