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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
HIS HONOR SUSTAINED.
The Queer Kind of a Duel Which Led to the cath of the Challenger Three Years After and Thousands of Miles Away.

the Death of the Challenger Three Years
 After and Thousands of Miles Away.
 OMAHA, Neb., Sept 17-Last Friday Gers Barothy, a young Hungarian, killed himself in Chicago It was supposed that he was dis appointed in love, but a brother of his here now makes known that he re eived a last let ter from Gers which clears up the mystery. It had deep black border and was mailed in Chicago on the 18th inst, the day on which the suicides body was found on the lake shore
 The letter was written ill Hungarian and the substance of it was this: Three years ago on the 12th of this month he was mortally offended by an officer in the army at home He challenged the soldier The challenge was accepted, with the usual privilege of selecting the weapons or the means to be used of Satis- flying the honor of both parties. In Hungary there are three methods allowable i'll such events-the sword the pistol or what is termed the "American plan" This consists in each party drawing one of two balls-one white and one black The man who draws the black ball is bound to dispose of himself, sither by shooting, hanging, drowning or any other way which may be decided upon by the challenged party before the balls are drawn Barothy drew the black ball. It had been agreed that he who drew the black ball should kill himself by shooting on the third anni- versary of the duel The anniversary took place last Wednesday. That night Gers walked to the shore of Lake Michigan, in Chicago and in remembrance of his word and honor sent three bullets into his body and died.
 On the day of his death Gers bought box of mourning stationery containing twelve envelopes and twelve sheets of paper. On Wednesday last the box was forwarded to the brother at West Point. In it were only four sheets and envelopes The others had been used in notifying his brothers, his adversary and the seconds in his duel of the approach of his death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Mortgages Forged by Young Woman.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept 1.-The county registers office was thronged with people de sirous of knowing whether their titles are t,lear or not Jennie M. Swetland, an en- ploye of the office, was arrested recently for forging the discharge of mortgage An ex- animation shows that her operations have been extensive. Perry Sherman, her uncle, has eight mortgages and transfers of some from other people to her, and none are gen uine Several of her relatives have been duped in similar manner. Her swindles are said to foot up S10,0OO, besides a large in debtedness to many merchants. What she has done with the money is a mystery Her examination is fixed for Oct l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Insane Through Love.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, Sept 1.-The trial of Dr. W. S. Hoy, who some months ago killed fine looking colored woman be- cause she refused to marry him, was con cluded at Point Pleasant with verdict of in- sanity. Although Hoy had lovely young wife and happy home, he became infatuated with the colored girl and on two different oc- casions asked her to become his wife The first time she indignantly refused and the second she turned away from him. Then he drew his revolver and shot her dead on the street Hoy is 8 physician and a mental wreck A year ago he was one of the proni- nent physicians of this part of the state and had a large practice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Met the CyoIOnas

NEW YORK, Sept, 1.-The steamer La Bourgogne, of the French line, which ar rived from Havre, had a rough voyage She encountered a gale off the banks and was forced to lay to, while the waves buffeted her. One wave smashed the bridge, carry ing down Capt Franguel and two officers who were upon it at the time, and injuring several seamen. The officers were bruised, but not badly hurt. The vessel was not much damaged. The gale is supposed to have been the cyclone which has been pass ing up the Atlantic coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
JOHN L. SULLIVAN ILL.
Wrestling With Variety of Diseases in
 Cottage by the Sea.


 Cottage by the Sea.
 BOSTON, Sept. 17.-John L. Sullivan is very ill at Trenton cottage, Crescent beach. Sev- eral weeks ago his health became so poor that be concluded to go to the seashore, in the be- lief that the change might benefit him. His health, instead of getting better, grew worse, and two nights after his arrival at the beach he had very high fever. After some little trouble it was broken up, and Sullivan and his friends expected that he would be all right ill few days.
 As soon as the fever disappeared John L. s throat began to trouble him as it did few years ago. After trying ill vain number of remedies messenger sent to this city after Dr. Stedman. The physician succeeded in relieving him, and just as Sullivan was getting better another trouble appeared. This time it was the stomach, and for a week past he has been unable to leave his bed Dr. Bush, who is attending him, says heavy cold has settled in Johns stomach, and that he expects his patient to be all right in two weeks or so.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
For the Beer Party Only.

PITTsBURG, Sept. 17.-Pittsburg and Ale gheny is represented by about eighty dele gates in the convention of the State Personal Liberty league, which opened in Philadelphia to-day. Chairman John E. Joos, of the west ern Pennsylvania leagues, said: 1.-The prohi- bition amendment comes up before the legis- lature at it's next session. If it passes and is signed by Governor Beaver he will issue a proclamation for a special election. If the matter gets that far we would have prohibi- tion in Pennsylvania as sure as two and two make four. We expect successfully to op- pose the passage of the proposed g hendment by electing men to the legislative who will vote in accordance with our interests. We are for neither the Republican party nor the Democratic party, but for the beer party"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
WOMEN IN THE PRIZE RING.
Hattie Leslie Defeats Alice Leary for q
 S2SO Purge.

SS5O Purse.
 BUFFALO, Sept. 17.-Hattie Leslie, aged p, weighing 16s pounds, and Alice Leary, about the same age, weighing 14S pounds, fought on Navy Island, Queensberry rules, for $e50 purse, the former winning the prize. The fight was to have been London prize ring rules for $500 and the female championship of the world, but the money was not put up, and twenty-five sports among the fifty spectators of the fight made up the S250 purse and the Queensberry rules were adopted. The victor is the wife of John Leslie, and has been an athlete since child hood. She is a good looking brunette, 5 feet 10 inches tall, and has been in training since July 20, when the articles were signed Alice Leary is black haired Irish girl of pleasing appearance, and talks with ladylike manner when so inclined. She says her people are we'll off, and would supply her money if she would engage in a more respectable occu- patton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Gathering of Eminent Medical Men.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The hotels are full of distinguished medical men, who are here to attend the sessions of the Medical congress Among the names entered as guests of the Cosmos and other clubs are Sir Spencer Wells, Sir William Maccorose, Mir. Reginald Harrison, F. R. c. s.; Mir Thomas Bryant, F. R. c. S.. /; Dr. W. M Ord, Dr. W. s. Priestly, pr. V. A. H. Hoorsley Dr. David Terrier and Dr. W. M. Grailey Hewitt, all of London; Professor F. Won Esmarch and Dr. Erwin Esmarch of Keil Dr. J. Halliday Crown, of Edinburgh; Drs. D. Hayes Agnew, William Pepper and s. w. Gross, of Philadelphia; Drs. G. F. Schrady, Fordyce Parker, W. A. Draper and T. A. Emmett, of New York; J. C. Warren and H. B. Bowditch, of Boston, and Pendleton Dand- ridge, of Cincinnati
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Gems in Georgia.

CARRoLLroN. Ga, Sept. 17.-Wilson and Blalock, mining engineers at Carrollton, have been called on to examine rare gem. Sev- eral years ago Mrs, Tally found brilliant stone in the lower part of Harrison county, and gave it to her daughter, Mrs J. c. Bel son, of Carrollton. Many experts here ex- amined it and pronounced it a first water diamond of the value of s4O,OOO It is thought by many experts that rubies, dia- monds, garnets and beryl abound in this par tioular geological formation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
The White House in Silver,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-There has been placed on exhibition in local icwelry store a complete model of the executive mansion made up in solid silver. The piece is per feet representation of the mansion. It weighs TIP pennyweights, and comprises 5O6 pieces, and is valued at $50. It is to be placed at the fair of St Peters church and voted to the most popular presidential candidate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Palace Cars for Cattle.

OGDEN, Utah, Sept. 17.-Special trains of fat cattle belonging to Messrs, Crocker & Taylor reached here from Nevada via the Central Pacific road. The cattle are being conveyed in special cattle palace cars, and will be run through to Chicago on passenger time, being fed and watered while in transit. If the experiment proves successful large shipments will probably be made in this way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Thurman Suffering from Rheumatism.

COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 17.-Judge Thurman has not yet fully recovered from his recent trip to New York. His rheumatism, from which he suffered for several days before starting east, has caused him much trouble within the last week, and he has remained in doors most of the time He was on the re viewing stand part of the time at the Grand Army parade on Tuesday. This was the only time be has been down town since his return. MT. Thurman will not make any more political speeches until after Oct. g, when he will argue the telephone cases in Washington if his health permits. His letter formally accepting the nomination will be given out this week. It has not yet been prepared, but the statement is made that it will be brief
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Fire at Pittkbura,

P1TTsBURa, Sept. l7.-Fire bsoke out in the drying room of A. c. Duncan & Co. ts brush factory and store, No. 3T5 Eighth avenue, and communicated to the carpet store of Bovard, Rose & Co.,, adjoining The principal damage wss caused by water for $66,0 900; damage to building, owned by Adam Rineman, of Allegheny, s,75oo, oov- cred by insurance; Duncan & Go. lose S5 ,6OO, insured The cause of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
The Havana cigarmakers, Strike.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-The Picayune's Key West special says: Advices from Havana indicate that the oigarmakers' strike is no nearer Q settlement than when it started five weeks ago. The manufacturers are as de- teEmined as the men, and have organized a lockout, which will probably continue long time It is estimated that 5000 operatives are out of work, and the distress among their families is great
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Looks Like Murder.

CHICAGO, Sept. IA boy looking for his lost ball under the sidewalk on Dssplainea street found the decomposing body of young man. It had apparently been thrust under the walk in the busiest part of the street, and had been there a long time. The clothing was shabby, and by the side of the body was a paper cap made of a bag, such as worknen wear. The deceased was about II years old The case looks like murder The body has not been Identified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
A New Building at Dartmouth

HANOVER, N. H., Sept. 17.-Dartmouth college is to have a new building for the Young Mems Christian association. The movement has been on foot for some time, and last week five men subscribed S1OO each, and committee has been appointed to can vass the state for similar contributions The members of the faculty who are in a position to know, say that they have enough to insure building to cost from $10,o00 to $9O, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Damage by Wind at the Cap;tal.

WAsHINGToH, Sept. I1.-SA violent wind storm yesterday afternoon. ac-o'2i ;;O!eJ by sheets of rain, cahse'l cN:ls -, ;.Ee in the southwestern section q. l.. eral houses were blown down 2Ist :: T of roofs lifted The cuNo:1 ". cal gardens was destroyed, .... " shattered and many va.u.t., $ were seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
RATIONAL LEAGUE
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
He Found It Was Loaded.

WASHINGTON, Sept 11.-Andrew T. Rolls, a a9-year-old negro boy, was shot and killed by Andrew J. Clark, a 17-year-old white boy. Clark was at an upper story window hand ling parlor rife, when Rolls asked him if it was loaded. Clark said he would show him, and pulled the trigger, shooting Roll through the heart and killing him instantly. Clark claims that he did not know the gun was loaded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Suicide from a Ferryboat.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-As the ferryboat Southfield was off Governors Island on her s:20 p. m trip to this city from St. George last night a well dressed man of about g years jumped from the upper deck into the river A small boat put off after him, but his body was not recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Engineer Killed aud Fireman Injured

MANSFIELD, O., Sept. l7.-ln a collision between two freight trains on the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railr,a.l, about eight miles west of Akron, George Armstrong; en- gineer married, aged 10, residing at Gallon, was killed, and q fireman and brakeman seriously injurel Tha acciti,nt is said to have been the fault of telegraph operator failing to deliver orders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Remembrance Meeting.

DUBLIN, Sept. TIA monster meeting was held in Phoenix park to protest against con- tinuance of the imprisonment of Tom Mo. roney, who was sentenced to Kilmainham jail in January, 1887, for contempt of court in refusing to testify. The lord mayor, Mir. William O'Brien and other prominent sym pathizers with the Nationalists spoke
 Several government reporters were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Gifts to an Orphan,s Home.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept H.-Col Joseph M. Bennett, owner of the Chestnut Street Opera house, who recently gave $5, 900 to the Metho- dist Orphans home, learning that 1t was still pressed for money, has offered $20,OOO more, on condition that SIG, 900 be raised from other sources before Oct. IA; $2,0o0 of the necessary amount was, immediately subscribed, and there will be no difficulty ia obtaining the remainder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
rhe New York-chieago Baseball ouarrel.

The New York-Ch1caSo Baseball Quarrel.
 PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept 17-In an interview Manager Mutrie, of the New Yorks, inti- mated that be would file protest against giving Thursdays game to the Chicagos He will do this on the grounds that physi- clan should have been called in to examine Ewing's injuries, that Anson boasted after the game that his desire was to wear Ewing out, and that an affidavit by the latter was made before g. Chicago notary public Thurs day that his arm was too sore to continue playing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Bread Riot in Paris.

PARIS, Sept. 17.-In consequence of mu- nicipal decree reducing the price of bread the bakers at St. Denis have closed their shops. Their former customers, mostly work men, then raided the shops and plundered them. A few of them have since been opened.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Soldier Visitors at 7ettsbnrp.

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Sept. 17.-One hundred survivors of the Twenty-third and One Hun dred and Seventh New York regiments, of Elmira, arrived here to attend the Antietam monument dedication.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Insomnia Led to Suicide.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 17.-Carl Otto c. Muller, aged 6S years, export and commission mer- chant at IS Beaver street, New York shot himself dead at his residence in this city. He had suffered from insomnia for some time, but is not known to have had any business trouhleS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Send for Kelly"

''Send for Kelly" was an expression that was sometimes used by the late Gen. Shari- dan when he was provoked into impatience by the discovery of some extraordinary act of foolishness on the part of an overxealous or idiotic person. "Kelly" is the name in the army for ''the fool killer," and the tradition is that when "Kelly" was sent for and let loose he would cause fearful slaughter in the ranks of the blunderers and stupid people, on whose account his services were invoked, singling out his victims with an unerring in- telligence and dispatching them without quarter. Washington Cor. New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Cuban Strikers Asking .....

representing the striking cigarlnan1:s in Havana has arrived here and has tele- graphed to all of the large cities north ask ing aid for the strikers. A mass meeting in their behalf will be held here tonight. The strikers and their families number 10000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Avoided Eviction,

LONDON, Sept, 17.-Eighteen families on the Clare Island estates have avoided eviction by paying instalments of the rent demanded. Five families were evicted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Returning to Rome.

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Mgr Persico, the papal agent, has left London for Paris, whence he will proceed to Rome
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Mrs. Stowe Better Again.

HARTFORD, Sept. 17.-Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe partook of solid food yesterday, for the first time since last May. She took a short out door walk Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
To Open the Mary J. Drexel Home.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-The Mary J. Drexel home, in West Philadelphia, will be opened in a few weeks. There are 250 rooms, all of large size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Heayy Liabilities.

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Calvert Brothers, ex- tensive woolen factors at Halifax, England, have failed, with liabilities of 5000, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Weather Indications.

Fair; slightly cooler; winds shifting to southwesterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17
Baseball Records.

The relative standing of the League and American Association clubs, up to Saturday night, is shown in the following table:
 THE W
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-17

The season wanes; We soon shall see For whom the pennant was designed, And happy will the umpire be
 Who then alive himself shall find.
 Boston Courier.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-10
Another serious Charge.

On Saturday hight officer Green arrested
George Acosta, as be was leaving the thea
ter, on suspicion that he was the man who
passed several forged checks on that day
upon prominent business men. He vas
locked up at the station-house during the
night and was examined by Chief Lee on
his arrival yesterday morning. The Chief
was soon convinced that he was not the
party wanted and he was discharged.
Acosta Is waiter at the Golden Eagle
Hotel and is well and fsvorsbly known here.
He stated that when be was taken to the
station-house by officer Green he asked the
jailer, officer Coffee, TO telephone to the
Golden Eagle Hotel for q hack and he
would go out and bring Mr.. Coihrin or Mr..
Gilman or Mr.. Cronin to prove that he was
not the man, or he would put up any
amount of money required so that he was
lfnot locked up. The officer refused to grant
his request and locked him up for the
night. When dsy jAiler Farrell arrived he
took Acosia out of the cell and allowed
him to remain in the Office until the ar
rival of the Chief
Officer Coffee says that Acosts was only
arrested on suspicion and consequently
he could not fix his deposit as no charge
was entered against him. He also claims
hat he did Telephone and try and get Mr
Gilman or Mr.. CothriR to come and iden-
tfy Aeosta, but without success. While the
Commissioners are investigating other mat
ters to-day it would BE- we'll for theIn to
decide whether a citizsn nas any rights
when arrested or suspicion. and if he IS
even 10 De deprived of the privilege CT
having his friends notified of his srrest.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-10
LOCAL INTlELlIGENCR.
COMPANY G LEADS.
Company A, of the Fifth Regiment, Cam
not Shoot With G.

Company A, of the Fifth Regiment, Cam
not Shoot With G.
That Company G, of the First Artillery
Regiment, has more good shots than any
other company on the coast, was evidenced
from the fact that one of its members won
the State gold medal, and that more of her
men wear gold bars than any two other
companies of the National Guard One of
the San Fran cisco companies tried to steal
the gold medal and secure the best average.
but their little game was detected, and some
OF the men Court-martialed. One of the
San Francisco papers is continually init
mating that the scores published by the
REcoRD-UNIoN every Monday morning are
not correct, saying that misses are never
marked, and that three is often counted
five. This is a libel upon the COM
pany. The shots are honestly marked and
correctly kept as a record in the compa-
nys armory, and at any time those who
doubt their accuracy can satisfy themselves
by accompanying the marker.
A few weeks ago the medal shoot of the
celebrated Carson company was compared
with the medal shoot of Com pany G, and
the latter won by large majority"
Company A, of the Fifth 2.giment.
is the crack San Francisco company.
and recently won q handsome trophy from
Company +, the next best Bay company.
The winning score on the I'd instant was
spoken of by Ell the San Francisco papers
as being something remarkable. On the
same day Company G made much better
score, but one hardly up to their average.
BY way of comparison, the score of the
San Francisco company is given, and also
that of the same number Of Company G
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-12-10
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Reserved seats for the Mcneil Club con-
cert are on sale at Houghton's bookstore
The police made raid on the tramps on
Saturday night and landed six of them in
Jail.
At 10 O'Clock on Saturday night a switch
was turned on the railroad track on Front
street, and switch engine No. 247 was de-
rallied.
a full rehearsal of the Mcneil Club will
take place this evening at the club-rooms
and tomorrow evening at the Metropoli-
tan Theater.
Deputy Sheriff Riley, of San Francisco,
Saturday took to Folsom William Brooks,
alias Roberts, who is TO serve twenty years
for burglary.
Rev. DR.. Warren, Superintendent of the
| Congregational Churches of California, oc.
cupied the pulpit of the Congregational
Church in Gait yesterday.
The Anderson Gun Club is to hold G
| holiday shooting tournament on the 24tl
and 25th instants, with turkeys and blue
rock pigeons as game"
Jacob Casselmsn, native of Canada
was admitted to citizenship in Judge Arm.
stropg's Court Saturday morning. on the
testimony of 3. W. Cavanaugh and R. ]
| aeIhleN.
A special meeting of the Executive Com.
mittee of the Improvement Association
will be held at the Board OF Trade rooms
Second and streets, this evening at 7:30
10 consider the question of water supply
for the city. The City Trustees will be
| present.
The special city tax levied by the Board
of City Trustees for the Fire Department
4 !, l..
riOr Court, is now dps and payable at the
office of the City Tax Collector. room 4
Water Works building. After December
81, 1888, five per cent will be added
The Gait Gazette says: The season for
planting the wheat crop never opened more
auspiciously in this section than it hes
this year, and the farmers are naturally
jubilant over the prospect. If the season
continues as favorable such harvest never
before was reaped as the preseut outlook
for 1889 promises"