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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Who They Want for President.

BUFFALO, April 2S.-A "straw" was taken Saturday of the thirty-two delegates from Erie county to the Republican state conven- tion as to their preferences for presidential candidate, with the following result: For first choice, Depew, IS; Blaine, 5; Sheridan, 5. Threee were not seen and two refused to express opinions, but of these three at least are reported to be for Depew. Some were for Depew first, last and all the time. For second choice, Depew, 10; Sheridan, 6; Blaine, 9; Sherman, 9; Gresham, l; Hawley, 1. For third choice, Sherman, 4; Gresham, 4; Depew, 9; Sheridan, 9; Blaine, l; Allison, l; Hawley, 1. The delegates favor ex-Senator McAillan for delegate at large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
.THIs WEEK IN CONGRESS.
l. Et recast of Business Which is Likely
 to be Transacted.

h
 to be Transacted.
 WASHINGTON. Aprl 23-Just what mea8- ures will be considered in the house this week, other than the tariff, will not be known until the committee on ways and means has finished it's conference to-day, or another caucus of the Democratic members is held. It may be that an order of business can be agreed upon by the committee on ways and means, with the aid of the committee on rules, and that caucus will not be necessary for some time. It is not the wish of the majority to hold the floor for the tariff bill to the exclusion of every other measure, but there is a desire to dispose of it before the St. Louis convention is held. An agreement will likely be reached sometime to-day as to the time when the general debate shall close, and the bill be taken up under the five minute rule. This will not be done, it is generally believed, before the end of the first week in May, and the calculation is that the debate on amend ments will exhaust the remainder of that month.
 To-day is District of Columbia committee day in the house, and bills from that com mittee are to be considered The river and harbor bill is pending as unfinished business, and being privileged matter will likely be given some further time during the week. The committee on appropriations has the District of Columbia and the legislative, ex- ecutive ana judicial appropriation bills on the calendar, and will ask for their considera- tion at the earliest day, but will not antagon- ize the tariff with them. The agricultural, army, navy, Notifications, sundry civil and deficiency are the only appropriation bills not yet reported to the house-six in all. Friday will probably not be yielded to pri- vate bills this week, and tariff will in all probability claim the floor almost constantly for the next two weeks at least, and after the bill has been taken up under the five minute rule there will not be disposition to yield for other measures.
 In the senate, MT. Plumbs' bill forfeiting unearned land grants will continue to be dis cussed in the morning hour, and the animal | industry pleuro pneumonia bill will con- suine much of the time for the week after o'clock each day, being unfinished business. The fisheries treaty will be worked upon in secret session. Caucus action, of course, may at any time change the programme in either the senate or house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
She Plunged to Her Death.

ERIE, Pa, April 2S.-Mrs Sarah Ann Nc Cray, wife of George McCray, farmer, near Fairview, this county, committed sui eide in a peculiar way. Leaving her home at an early hour, she wandered through forest and field for eight or ten miles until she reached a deep ravine, into which she plunged There she was imprisoned, and most likely fatally injured. She then shot herself, and lay in that secluded place for several days until discovered by the searching parties. She was former inmate of Warmers hospital, and had previously made several attempts at suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Killed His Mother and Himself.

LEMARs, Ia., April 2a~Philip Held, a young farmer living fourteen miles west of here, shot and instantly killed his mother and shortly after committed suicide. Trouble which had existed for some time in the fam ily eliminated in a squabble over selling a horse. The only witness to the murder was Hattie Thomas. She says the man fired two shots at his mother and then went up stairs and shortly after the neighbors heard another shot, and on going up found that he had sent a third bullet into his head. The matricide has always borne @ good reputation. His father was killed a year ago by a kick from a horse. The dead woman was 57 years old. She had brother serving a term at Anamosa for manslaughter. The sanity of the family is doubted,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
DEATH FROM SHALL POX
New Haven's Two Cases Will Probab
 Prove Fatal.

New Haven's Two Cases Will Probably
 Prove Fatal.
 Mrs Burr F. Davis of New Haven who has been suffering for about ten days past with small pox, died yesterday at 3 a. m. Mrs Davis had been getting along nicely up to Saturday morning. when complication of pneumonia and other lung trouble set in and resulted in death. The body of the dead woman was placed in metallic casket and dramatically sealed yesterday. At 4 p. m. the remains were placed in hearse and carried to Seymour, the home of the deceased's parents, where they were buried last night Little Flossie, the 5 year-old daughter of Mrs Davis,i is also afflicted with the malady. She has been i'll since Thurs. day, and an effort was made to keep il quiet, but the neighbors learned of it or Saturday. The child is very sick and will probably die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
THEY SOUGHT THEIR FORTUNES.
But Their Ship Sank, and They Found
 Them Not.

Them Not.
 PRovIpENcE, April 23.-The schooner Williamine, from Apalachicola, Fla, has ar. rived here, with Capt. c. J. Ward, Mate Barrett, Steward Annett, six seamen and two cabin boys of the schooner yacht Maria, which left New York last October, to search for buried treasure near Belize, Central America, and which sank off the Cuban coast while the crew was trying to get back with her.
 They say that about the middle of March Peck, the organizer of the expedition, left Belize for New Orleans to get new machinery, made necessary by the constant filling in with sand of their excavations. The crew could not afford to wait for his return, a they were poverty stricken. They sailed fol home, and though the Maria was lealy, they kept her afloat until near the coast of Cuba, when she sank. They were rescued by a ship bound for Buenos Ayres, which met and turned them over to the Williamine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Death of Rear Admiral Boggs.

Charles Stewart Boggs died yesterday after noon of paralysis and general debility. He leaves widow Since his retirement he has lived in New Brunswick, N. J., enjoying fair health until within the last three years. Two years ago he spent some time in Europe, re- turning apparently much improved in health ; but several months ago he was stricken with paralysis, which affected one side almost con- pletely, and since that time he had been unable to leave his room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A German Republic Almost Formed.

NEW YORK, April 23.-The Herald pub fishes a story of an interview some years ago, with the late B. B. Hotchkiss, the millionaire gun inventor, whose heirs are now quarreling as to the disposition of the estate, in which Hotchkiss declared that while the German army was besieging Paris three conspirators, of whom Count Won Arnim was one, tried to obtain from Hotchkiss an enormous number of guns, to be used in popular uprising for the establishment of a German republic. The scheme failed for lack of time in which to fill the order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
To Welcome Bishop Ryan.

BUFFALO, April 23.-Rev. Father Quigley and others left for New York last night to join the delegation of priests from this city who are to welcome Bishop Ryan upon his arrival in New York; where he is expected to-day. Fathers Gleason, James Sorg and Eugene McDermott are also in New York Upon the arrival of the party here on Wednesday it is arranged to give the Rev. Bishop Ryan grand reception, after which there will be an immense parade, participated in by every Catholic society in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
W Stain Witnesses Must Go to M

H Stain Witnesses Must Go to Maine.7
 BANGOR, Me-, April 23.-The counsel for Stain and Cromwell and for the government cannot agree on commission to take new evidence in Massachusetts, and Judge Foster says that in such case witnesses will appear and give oral testimony before Chief Justice Peters, who will introduce it to the full bench. No witnesses can appear before the latter bodY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

New Brunswick Rubber Company's Affairs.
 NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., April 23.-A rumor that the treasurer of the New Bruns- wick Rubber company was $40,000 short in his accounts is denied by the directors, who say it grew out of the fact that there has been total loss of $4S,OO0 on the company's busi- ness for the past year, and a curtailment of production and expenses is made necessary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
They Took Her for a Fenian.

LONDON, April 23-Mrs. Birdie Grover, a rife woman in Col. Cody's company, had g disagreement with the colonel last week and sailed from Liverpool for New York on Sat- urday on the steamer Arizona. Having re- tented, she landed at Queenstown, with the intention of returning. There the police and customs officers, suspecting her to be a Fenian disguised as a woman, searched her baggage and seized three rifles. Mrs. Grover, who is indignant at the manner in which she has been treated, is trying to regain her rifles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Chicago Bakers on Strike.

bakers of this city, to the number of about 1900, struck work early Sunday morning. No question of wages is involved, the men simply asking the bosses to recognize their union and agree to 8 working day of ten hours, with twelve hours on Saturday. Soon after the strike had been inaugurated num- Der of the bosses agreed to the terms, and about 400 of the strikers resumed work. The others say they shall remain out until they gain their point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A WESTERN CYCLONE.

Much Damage to Property But no Lives
 Lost.
 DUBOIS, III, April 23.-A cyclone struck the southern limits of this city at 5 o'clock yesterday, uprooting trees, demol- ishing fences, barns and dwellings. The north bound passenger train on the Illinois Central had to stop outside the city to es- cape the storm. A cloud passed rapidly from east to west Great excitement pre- vailed for a few minutes, but no one was b1Irt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

NORWICH, Conn.,, April 23.-There has been another prize fight here between two youthful pugilists. The battle ground, around which gathered eighteen boy specta- tors, was located three miles from the city, Twenty-one rounds were fought, both boys being badly punished. One of the youngsters had to be carried home by his companions It is said to have been a wicked mill. Mar quis of Queensberry rules were strictly ad- hered to-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Temperance Meetings in New York.

NEW YORK, April e. The American Tenn perance union and the Manhattan Temper ance association held largely attended meeting at Chickering hall. Rev. l. K. Funk presided, and Mrs. Charlotte Hutchings Win terburn conducted programme of sacred music. The New York Temperance union meeting at the Masonic temple was under the auspices of the I. O. G. T. Mrs. J. C.. Stone, of Ohio, delivered an address of remarkable eloquence and originality. Dr. D. H. Mann, chief templar of the state, presided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Sitting Dead in the Woods.

NORWICH, Conn.,. April 23.-In the Taft vile woods, not fifty feet from a highway, over which hundreds of people pass daily, the body of an unknown middle. aged man was found sitting in natural position, but dead.
 Around his neck, and fastened to a sapling, the branch of which was bent by the weight of the man, was a rope Fully 1000 people from the milling village of Taftville visited the remains before the arrival of the coroner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Fire in AnSOnia.

A fire, which broke out in Bentley's livery stable on Main street, Ansonia, about 3:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon, was ex- tinguished by the fire department in about fifteen minutes. The upper part of the building was damaged and a considerable amount of hay burned. The loss is esti- mated at $500. Of the horses in the barn, twelve belonged to the proprietor of the stable and twenty to Prince William the gypsy. All were taken out of the building in safety
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Convention of Theosopbists.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Three score of the Mystic Followers of Madame Blavatsky were at the Sherman house yesterday holding the third annual convention of the American section of the Theosophic1 society. In his report, the secretary said the membership of the society increased 50 per cent. last year, half as much in one year as in the twelve pre- ceding years. In the United States there are now about 600 enrolled members and several thousand secretly affiliated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A Great IrrigatinR Tunnel.

DURANGO, Colo. April 23.-The great Mon tezuma irrigating tunneA, which will reclaim O,OOO acres of land, was completed Friday. It is over mile long, running under one of the ranges of the Rocky mountains. The tunnel and fifty miles of canal will tap the water of the Dolores river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Prefers Journalism to Law Makinc.

WASHINGTON, April 23. = Congressman O'Donnell, of Michigan, it is understood, in- tends to go back to his newspaper work. preferring that to congressional work. MT. O'Donnel is very popular man in Michi- gan. He always ran far ahead of his ticket, and could doubtless be renominated if he would say the word. He is the owner and editor of one of the best newspaper properties in the state, The Jackson Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Two Elopers on One Mule.

MAGNOLIA, Ark, April 23-Edward Ham mack, prosperous planter, eloped with pretty 16-year-old Marcina Tooreman. To avoid detection they rode away at night on the same mule, both attired in mems clothing. Hammack mortgaged his property, stole $500 of his wife's money, and left her with six children almost destitute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Lucky Baldwin's Horses.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 2a.-Lucky Bald wins stable of thirty horses have arrived here. All the horses wintered we'll, and Trainer Thomas says they will be ready to race in few days The accident on the rail- road did not injure single horse. The horses were tried soon after their arrival, and not a single injury found.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Speculation Ends in snicida.

DAYTON, O.. April 23-James Cummins. aged AS, resident manager of Dun's com. mercial agency, shot himself in the head and died an hour later. Cause, financial trouble. It is said that he had been speculating in wheat. He leaves wife and family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
.Ipredictine a Cool Summer.

KINGSTON, N. Y., April 23.-A brilliant display of northern lights was visible in local ities in the Catskin mountains last evening. This and previous auroras, with the fact that electric storms, accompanied by thunder, have occurred this spring, is regarded as a sign by the wiseacres that the summer of 1888 will be cool one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
RiOting in Ireland.

DUBLIN, April 23.-A crowd of 800 persons rescued 8 prisoner at Abbeyfeale and stoned the police Fifteen officers were injured, four of them severely. The police were sub- sequently reinforced and arrested five of their assailants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
They Were not Married.

NEW YORK, April 23.-In an interview this morning Gen E. Diss DeBar confessed that Madame DeBar is really not his wife, although they have lived together eleven years. The general says he has wife and three children ill Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
The Royal Patient Rests Easier.

BERLIN, April 23.-Early morning bull letins from Charlottenburg announce that the emperor passed tolerably comfortable night The fever which early in the even ing caused the physicians some anxiety abated more and more as night wore on. The emperor's sleep was interrupted from time to time by coughing, but paroxysms seemed somewhat less violent than usual.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A Baltimore Embe.zler Captured.

BALTIMORE, April 23.-William Spurgeon, the cashier for Hurst, Purnell & CO, of Bal. timore, who fled in December, 1866, after having stolen thousands of dollars from his employers, has at last been captured in Springfield, Mo. The fugitive was tracked by Police Marshal Frey to that place, where he was living under the assumed name of has left for Springfield to bring the prisoner to Baltimore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Death of a Philanthropist

MILWAUKEE, April 23.-Uriah Dabies, @ wealthy merchant of Columbus, in this state, whose princely gifts in behalf of Welsh re- ligious works has made him known to his countrymen all over the United States, died yesterday morning, aged 65. He leaves a fortune of $500,00O. Dabies was the founder of the Society for the Support of Aged Welsh MipicfarS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A Rio Fire in Eau Claire. Wis.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, April 23.-The Eau Sash and Door company's factory, with all it's contents, was burned The origin of the fire is unknown. The large storehouse, con- taining stock, was also burned, and several hundred thousand feet of lumber was threat ened. The loss is about $1OO, O,000; insurance, S6O,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Publisher Abell's Funeral.

BALTMoRE, April 2S.-The funeral, of A s. Abell, the veteran newspaper publisher, took place Saturday afternoon. The services at the city residence of MT. Abell were at tended only by the members of the family and the pallbearers The interment was in the family lot at Greenmount cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
THE WORKS OPENED.
Business Resumed in the Pittsburg Steel
 Works this Morning.
,Y PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

[ PITTsBURG, April 23.-Edgar Thomp- son steel works opened this morning and every department has been fired up not, withstanding efforts of the Knights of Labor to prevent full resumption of the works. Pinkerton men are distributed all through the works, and Superintendent Jones claims to have done as much as he expected to-day. The Knights thus fa1 avoided violence but have met men and prevented many from going to work. It is rumored that militia are on their way here and the report causes much excite ment Most of the new men are Hun garians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
comp1ainine of Cheese Frauds.

LocKPoRr, N. Y., April 23.-A number of western Ontario cheese men have decided to petition the Dominion government against the practice of allowing American dealers to ship goods through Canada branded with a distinctive Canadian mark, palming off their manufactures on the English market as Canadian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A 14-Year-Old Suicide,

SYRACUSE, April 23.-James Gristwood, IA years old, hanged himself in his step fathers barn, near Onondaga Valley He was found dead, suspended from a ladder. He had been missing from the house only twenty minutes. No cause for the suicide is known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
He Died Trying to Save Another.

EAST SAGINAW, Mich, April 2S.-Frank Hughes and Samuel Phillips, boys aged II, were drowning while swimming in the river near here. Englehart Reidlinger, aged 24, section hand, jumped in to save them. Hughes swam to safety, but Phillips chung to Reidlinger, drowning both.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Kerr Must Stand Trial.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Judge Petterson of the supreme court this morning denied the motion for change of venue in the case of Thomas B. Kerr, indicted for bribery of the alderman in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Anti-Poverty society's Meeting.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-CongresSmen Henry Smith YVES one of the speakers at last nights Anti-Poverty society meeting. He depre- cated the policy of giving away government lands recklessly, as has been done in the past
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
A Rig Blaze in Providence. :

PROVIDENCE, April g. Augustus L. Wells & Co.'s carriage factory at Hopkin- ton, with two dwellings and two stables, were burned. Loss, S75,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

One of the several productions of ssUncle Toms Cabin'' next season will have as a realistic feature tank of water, in which
 will be placed blocks of floating ice, over
 which the fugitive Eliza will run in her ef-
 forts to escape the trained bloodhounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Hosmer and Ross to Row

BOSTON, April 23.-Hosmer and Ross will row three miles over the Tyngs river course, on the Merrimac, near Lowell, May 30, for a purse of $500, offered by the St James Young Mems Catholic Temperance association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Killed by Lightning.

CENrERv1LLE, Ky, April 23.-Lightning last night demolished the house of John Parsons, killing his wife and two children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Killed by an Explosion,

LOWELL, April 23.-By an explosion in the Pavey foundry this morning one man was killed and twelve others seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Max strakosch Seriously III.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Max Strakosch, the impressario, is seriously ill His lower limbs are paralyzed, and general paralysis is threatened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Weather Indications.

For Tuesday, in eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New Eng land, partly cloudy to fair weather and south to west winds with slight thermal changes preceded by rain on the New England coasts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
Killed Her Before She Fired fin,

Killed Her Before She Fired the Barn.
 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 2S.-Thursday night crowd of persons attempted to set fire to the barn of William Sexton, near Rogersvlle. Tenn. Just as woman named Woods was applying the torch Sexton shot her dead with Q Winchester rifle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

NIT. Williamson Gets His Divorce.
 TRENTON, April 2S.-Vice Chancellor Bird has granted John D. Williamson a divorce from his wife, who was accused of adultery with twelve co-respondents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

BOSTON, April 2S.-Brig. Gen. William Dwight, who entered the army as colonel of the Seventh New York, and was appointed as brigadier general in 1862, has died here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23

Good bargains in Organs good as new easy terms, B. Shoninger & Go. See ad1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-23
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS

Auction sale Carpets, Friday and Satur- day at Twining's, 123 to 127 So. Main st.