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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
CHARGE AND COUNTER CHARGE.
The Trial of Treasurer Royce Full of In-
 teresting Developments.


 teresting Developments.
 WmLIMANTIc, Conn.,, Dec. 1S-The Royce trial, now in progress here, has been full or interesting developments. H. F. Royce was treasurer of the Willimantic Savings instltu- tion for twenty years. He was one Of the foremost men in the community, was treas- urer of the Electric Light company, and did a heavy private brokerage business. Rumors of irregularities in his accounts had been rlte for a year. and last year he was suspended by the state bank examiners, and indicted on a charge of having embezzled S3O,OOO and falsified the books of the bank.
 The trial began last Tuesday. The prose cution proved that certain notes entered by Royce were false. Three expert accountants testified that false entries in Royce's ac- counts apparently covered a shortage or SIS, 900 in one case, S5,0O0 in another and $3 $50 in another.
 The case looks very black for Royce, but Friday he went on the stand in his own be- half and made a sensation by admitting that the entries described were all false, and claiming that they and the fictitious notes and drafts were made for the sole purpose of concealing from the state bank examiners certain bad paper held by the bank. He de- clares that the false entries cover no defalca- tion or shortage, but simply notes or J. Il. and M. E. Ingersoll, of New York city, for SEQ 900, which notes are still running
 The prosecution, on the other hand, point to $l44. .OO0 of worthless Ingerson paper which Royce brought into the bank by investments made contrary to the express orders of the directors and apparently for his personal gain. They also charge him with letting Francis Frost, saloon keeper, who was run ming @ minstrel show, have S, $50 from the savings bank funds without any security and without the knowledge of the directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
PROBABLY A BOGUS JACK.
A Man Arrested in Montreal Who Claims to Be ''the Ripper" but His Methods and Actions Give Him Away a Crank

to Be ''the Ripper" but His Methods and Actions Give Him Away as n Crank
 MONTREAL, Dec. 1s.-"Jack the Ripper" or a man claiming to be he, is caught at last, and is at police headquarters on the serious charge of assalting women. His ar rest has caused quite sensation.
 Last evening Miss Florrie Newcomb was walking on La Gauchetiere street, in dark quarter of the city, when a man suddenly darted out of a gateway and caught her by the arm, exclaiming, "You must come with mel" The girl screamed, and, breaking away, rushed along the street, closely fol- lowed by the man.
 At the corner of Montcalm street two gen. tlemen, hearing her cries, rushed up and grabbed the scoundrel, and immediately handed him to two policemen, who had also heard the cries and were hurrying to the rescue.
 The man made no resistance, and when confronted with Sub-Chief Kehoe at police headquarters said: 1T am Jack the Ripper. All Whitechapel is looking for me. I have just arrived I intended to give myself up, as have already killed fifteen, and I'll yet complete the number if you let me go. You had better hang me by the neck till I'm dead.n
 He laughed uproariously, and finally the police managed to make out that his name was John Langhorn, aged 25, of London, England On being searched, a large, mur- derous looking knife was found in his pocket, and letter addressed to the chief of police, the writing on which proved that he was the author of the following letter which Chief of Police Hughes received on Saturday.:
 WINDSOR HOTEL, Dec. 15. DEAR BosS-Owing to the annoyance and trouble the police and enraged citizens of White chapel have been to me of late, have deter mined to cross the water, and having heard so much of your beautiful city made up my mind to come here.
 wish to inform you that I have not finished the number first decided upon to kill and that I'm going to begin work in your city at once. This is to give you fair warning. I want no quarter and expect none. Yours truly, JACK THE RIPPER. The city clerk received similar letter in- quiring as to the disposition of electric lights to enable the writer to begin his murderous work in dark quarters, where he would not be caught.
 The man is looked upon as crank, but he will be taken good care of.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Killed by White Cap Ruff,ans.

KANSAS CTTY, Dec. 1S.-James Mcdonald. who was so unmercifully beaten on Monday by the mob calling themselves the Kansas division of the White Caps, died Sunday. A farmer living near here says that be saw the White Caps pass his house on two different nights. On the second night he followed them, and they halted in the woods and seemed to hold 8 council The chief ad- dressed the men by number instead of name. Enough was overheard to convince him that they were organized in Phillips and Smith counties
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Suakinn to Be Abandoned.

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-In the house of com mons Lord Randolph Churchill asked what would be the cost of sending endorsements to Suakim and whether it was the intention to impose the whole or part of the expense on Egypt, after Lord Salisbury's speech de- claring that the retention of Suakim would be of no advantage to Egypt, and advising the abandonment of that place. Secretary Ferguson said it would be impossible to esti- mate the cost. Lord Salisbury's speech was merely his personal opiniou. There was no reason to believe the Egyptian government coincided in the opinion that Suakim should be abandoned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
An Interesting Document.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S-In overhaulipg the books and documents in the city library the librarian discovered an elegantly engrossed copy of the Declaration of Independence on vellum, bound in folio form, attested on Aug. 9, 1926, by the then only surviving signer, Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, Md. Besides the autograph attestation of the aged Carroll, which occupies one page of the folio, the work contains the autograph sigma lures of the federal, state and city officials in 1896, with those of the Order of the Cincin- nati and several citizens of New York and Albany. The interesting document bore the accumulated dust of many years, and no one about the city hall remembered when it had served the purpose for which it was pre- Bented to the municipality,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
MillerS in Council.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 1a.-A gathering of l62 millers, representing the largest mill ing concerns in the southwest, northwest and southeast, met here for the purpose of con- sidering measures to lower the present high price of flour. The meeting convened in the PIankinton house, and was given up to the discussion of means to bring about the de sired result. A resolution was introduced to the effect that an agreement be entered into to shut down the mills for stated period during the first four months of the year The resolution will be voted on to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Scalded to Death.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1a-The bursting of O steam pipe in the engine room of the Cincin- nati Spring works, at Eighth and Depot streets, caused horrible accident about 9 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Several employees were close by, and three of them were badly and one fatally scalded. Louis Aukelhauser, the fireman, aged 25, was so badly scalded that he only lived few minutes. Henry Demer, aged 24, living on Lyttle street, was badly bruised about the face and arms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Business. Not Politics.

BOSTON, Dec. 1s-Gen. Alger, who has just returned from visit to MT. Blaine at Augusta, denies the report that he bore a message to MT. Blaine from Gen. Harrison, and says the visit was one in response to an invitation extended by MT. Blaine when in Michigan, and also for the purpose of talk ing over some Atchison railroad matters, in which he and some friends are interested. He says he has not seen Gen. Harrison since the election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Robbed in 8 Bank.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-While Howard Emerson, lawyer, was waiting to make a deposit in the Chatham National bank yes- terday afternoon thief seized his pass book and money and ran. Mir. Emerson pursued the fellow and one of Capt. McLaughlin's de- tectives joined in the chase. The thief was caught in Fulton street and the money re- rad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Hackensack's Hanging.

JERSEY CITY, Dec 1S-John Meyers Dore- mus, who brutally murdered his son, John Bogert Doremus, at their home in Hacken. sack, N. J., on June 16 last, while the son was defending his mother from ill treatment at the hands of her husband, will be executed tomorrow in the Bergen county jail yard at Hackensack. Tomorrow morning Van Hise, the New Jersey hangman, will commence the erection of the gallows on which Doremus will expiate his crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Lucy Parsons in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Mrs Lucy Parsons ar rived homo from the east on an early train She absolutely refused to see anybody but her intimate friends, and either left her home almost immediately after arriving or shut herself up so closely that she could not be approached. On account of the uncertainty of the hour at which Mrs Parsons was ex- pected to arrive, there were but few of her friends at the depot to welcome her. There was no demonstration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Funeral of Mrs. Stewards Sister.

Nkw YORK, Dec. 18-The funeral of Miss Julie Augusta Teresa Clinch, 0 sister of the late Mrs A. T. Stewart, and one of the heirs of the Stewart estate, took place from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic cathedral on Fifth avenue, where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated for the repose of the soul of the departed. The interment was at Greenwood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
The Poet yyhittier,s B,r.haax.

DANvERs, Mass, Dec. 1s.-John c. Whit tier, the poet, reached his Slst birthday yesterday, which was celebrated in his usual quiet and modest way at his winter home, Oak Knoll. There were many congratula- tory letters and telegrams received The poet is in good health, but rarely goes out and then not far from home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
NIcCaffrey in Training.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Dec. 1S.-Dominick McCaffrey has gone into training here, but refuses to say with whom he intends to battle. A well known sporting man, how ever, is authority for the statement that McCaffrey will shortly meet Charley Mitchell in a ten round contest in some city near New York. The match will take place before Mitchell meets Dempsey.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK; Dec. 17.-Money closed at 215 per cent. The highest rate and the lowest 215 per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates, 4S5@S. .S91s; actual rates, 4.S415@4.Si34 for 60 days and 4.SSGS4SS14 for demand Governments closed steady currency 6s, 1l9 bid; 4s coup, 12S bid; 41as, coup, 10s14 bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union arsts, 113@116; Union land grants, 102@105; Union sinking funds 11S012l; Centrals, 11S0116. An opening decline of Is to Il per cent for American securities in London had no effect on values here. On the contrary, this market was firm until midday, the advance at that hour being A to 11f per cent Values went steadily higher to the close the advance for the day ranging from A to 21S per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 323, 79S shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
noulanger Commiserates De Lesseps.

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-Gen. Boulanger has sent a message of sympathy to Count de Lesseps upon the failure of the Panama canal bill in the chamber of Deputies Gen. Boulanger says that the rejection of the bill is deplora- ble, and that it is the crowning sin of the chamber. A meeting of the shareholders of the company has been convened. It is ex- pected that large lottery scheme will be favored to relieve the necessity of the com- Danv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Killed by a Coal Wagon.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Dec 1s,-Gertie Pieh- Ter, 9 years old. was killed on State street.
 She alighted from a car directly in front of
 passing coal wagon. She was struck,
 thrown to the ground and run over She
 died few minutes after the accident. The driver was arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Mrs, Cleveland in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. Cleveland arrived in Germantown yesterday afternoon and was driven to the residence of Rev. and Mrs Charles Wood. She was met at Broad street station by Rev. Mir. Wood, and inn mediately took train for Germantown She will remain until Friday morning and wants to spend her time quietly with Mrs. Wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
A German Spy in France.

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-It transpires that Herr Blumenthal, the man who was arrested Sunday on suspicion of being German spy, is major in the German landwehr. He had leased chalet in company with a supposed lady (but who is really German cadetl and had taken photographs of the various forts, his apparatus being concealed in a peram- h,rlo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
No DonDt 1t Ts Stanley.

LONDON, Dec. IS. There can be but little doubt that Stanley is the man who was de- hvered up with Emin Boy at Lado. Osman saleh in his report distinctly says the white traveller was named Stanley, and he brought the letters from the khedive to Emin Bey. He speaks of another traveller who visited Rpr him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
A Thief's villainous Work.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 18-Thirty- three head of live stock, 400 bushels of wheat, hay and farming utensils were burned with the barn of Samuel Drennen, in Little Britain township, this county. A thief took horse and fired the barn to cover his tracks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Suspended from the Ministry. 3ssK

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-The Rev. John F. Hooper, pastor of St. Paurs Reformed church at Morrisania, has been suspended from the ministry. This action is on account of the recent decision of the California courts granting Hoopers wife divorce on account of his cruel and inhuman treatment of her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Cruel .Ioka on a Prisoner.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 1S-Vincenzo Villiotto, who was arrested for drunkenness, was told by his fellow prisoners that the police in tended to hang him. This so frightened him that he attempted to kill himself by choking, hnd afterward by dashing out his brains, He was oYerpowered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Fighting Expected Near suakim.

LONDON Dec. 1S.-The Twentieth hussars have arrived at Suakim. It is expected fighting will begin tomorrow or Thursday, when a determined movement will be made to dislodge the enemy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
A Connecticut Candidate.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 1s.-The Register says friend of Gen. Harrison has been here sounding politicians as to the acceptability of Hon. N. D. Sperry for postmaster general,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Killed the First Day,

TROY, N. Y., Dec. 1s.-Peter Dunn, after being out of employment for months, ob- tained work at the Breaker Island works yesterday, His life was crushed out at noon by quantity of iron ore falling on him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
St. Paul to Have a Hanging.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec 1S.-Olaf F. Oleson, charged with the killing of Mrs. Nelse Lind man for $9OO which she had in the bank in his name, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. This will be the first hanging in St. Paul since 1858
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
A Big Fire on a Farun,

CHARLES CITY, Ia., Dec. 1s--J. S. Fus- sells farm house, together with large barn, forty tons of hay, thirty head of cattle and some horses and hogs has been consumed by fire. There was no insurance on the property
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
The Phonorranh in Cnnrt

LONDON, Dec. 1S-During the trial of trade mark suit in the low courts, phono- graph was introduced to reproduce a letter and other papers. The instrument worked successfully, and Judge Kay, who presided at the trial, was surprised and pleased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
On Trial for Murder,

BUFFALO, Dec. 1S.-Timothy Donovan, the sailor, hailing from Bergen Point, N. J., who murdered John Howard, a lake fireman, in a saloon some weeks ago, was placed on trial, charged with murder i'll the first degree,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
The Boss Egg Eater.

chinist, ate, on s5 wager, five dozen raw eggs, including the shells, washing them down with pint of alcohol. He afterwards offered to eat seven dozen more eggs without the shells, but no one in the restaurant in which the eating took place would accept kha offar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
He Wanted to Make Sure.

MAssILoa, O., Dec. 18-Frank Miller, aged go, and single, went to creek about a mile from Wilmot, removed his clothing, tied his hands and feet with rope and drowned himself. Cause unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Flood in the Nausatuck.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. 1S-The Naugatuck is swollen by the heavy rain, and mills have had to stop at Seymour. Buildings in An sonia are flooded. Considerable damage is feared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18

DENVER, Dec. 1S.-J. Metz, captured while robbing the Peoples bank, has been identified as little Horace Horan, the most famous bank robber living.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Eleven Sailors Drowned.

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The steamer Jasper, from Warrington to Glasgow, foundered off the Wigtown coast yesterday morning. Eleven of her crew were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Baron Jomini Dead.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1s.-Baron Jomini is dead. He was a friend and trusted adviser of the czar, and a strong Panslavist
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18
Weather Indications.
TRADE BULLETIN.

Decidedly colder; northwesterly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-18

You may think our Gold Handled Umbrellas are the thing, then ask to see the latest "The La Tosca"
 Umbrellas and Canes
 for Ladies.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18
Ocnmission of Appsnls.

Ballard VS.. Carter; Dallas. Suit by
Ballard against Carter to try the title to
forty-two and hslf acres. part of the
Henry Bohanan survey, in Dallss county
brought February Ii, 1884. The second
and third assignment of errors present
the only questions considered. Carter
claimed through judgment Of fore
closure on vendors lien on the lsnd and
a sale in pursuance Of it, on the intro
dution Of which appellant objected or the
ground that he Ws5 not p2rty to the
suit in which the judgment was
rendered, although q. the time Of the
institution Of the suit he was
10 possessions Of the lands, claiming il
under duly recorded deed; this objec-
ton was over-ruled. Held: That the
record Of the deeds was notice of appel
lant's interes! 10 the land and such inter-
est maize him necessary party to the
salt to foreciose the purchase money
notes; had appellant been made spsrty to
the proceedings he might have had the
equities between himself and the original
vendor Of the land adjusted. Reversed
and remanded. Ackar, commissioner.
Harris ct al vs.. Musgrove; Atsscosa.
A suit was brought by Hsrris ct ais.
against Musgrove, and the defense WAS
failure Of consideration, and also s pies
IN reconvention. 1t was tried before c
special Judge, the Judge Of that district
being disqualified, and WAS tried when
neither the appellants or their counsel
was present, snd musgrove obtsined iudg-
ment for s6t5; appellants resided in Tom
Green county. This present action WAS
brought to set aside and vacste the pay
ment and to enjoin the levy Of the exc
cutiOn ISSUED thereon. Held: That the
documents Of the petition recite a series
Of accidents that afford sufficient ex-
cuse lor failure to prosecute and defend
on the trial OF the original suit by sppel-
lants. Reversed and remanded. Acker,
Commissioner.
Bunton vs.. Palms, Travis. Held: the
only fact relied on to SLOW that home
stead had been sssignated on the land in
controversy is recital in the note to the
effect that it is given in payment for
work and msterisl used and to be used on
my homestead in Live Oak Grove; the
closest scrutiny at this time would have
failed to discover any preparation what
ever to erect house on this vacant land
A homestead cannot be spoken into
existence, and ire declaration in the
note Gid not create one. Notice is
Claimed to be given that this vacant land
was homestead by the very Instrument
upon which the money was obtained to
build the house that the family after
wards occupied. There is no error in the
judgment and 1t Is AFFIRMED. MaItbie,
Commissioner.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18
Red River CrOpF.


ep5siaL ~ thS da1SIbo-
TExARkANA, TEX June 1.-THE
weather still continues very favorable to
corn crops, but 1t is thought that the
showery weather we have had for the LAST
ten dsys will Droye disastrous to cotton.
There is no longer any DOUBT that the
WORMS hSve made their appearance on
many Of the farms on Red Z yer in Miller
county, Arkansas. All old farmers on
the Texas side Of the line profess to see
all the indications Of G visitation TON
them during the summer. The prospects
for corn in this vicinity were never better
while the yield of fruit and vegetables Is
simply immense. -.sss
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18
Hillsboro.



HILLsBoRo, TEX, June F-Charles
Clark, who is under indictment for steal-
Ing horse nesr Mount Calm, Hill coun-
tY, was brought in last night from
Stephenville, Ersth county, by Deputy
Sheriff E. M. Cox, and lodged in jail.
AS William D. Sigman, constable Of
precinct No. q, was conveying E. j. Dan.
lei from Jail to stand his preliminary
trial at Itsscs, in four misdeneanor
cases, beforeJ. P. Thomson, Esq, justice
of the peace for precinct NJ. 2, when
about one and half miles from Hills
boro; and while the train wss running at
full speed he jumped from the tram srd
made his escape. The officers have
tracked him eight miles and are still on
his track with every prospect CT eaptur-
ing him.
We were blessed with good rain to-
day, which will be OF great beneas to the
crops.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining In the osstofnce at Fort Wocth, Tex,
kozcsy, June ls, 1889. To ostaln any OF
these letters, the applicant must call for
advertised letters" and give tbs date of the
list; also, all letters advertised shall be
charged with l cent, in addition to the regulGT
postage, TO be accounted for as part Of the
postal revenue as per section $50, page 24sS
United States postal laws. 3
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18
Cueumbsr., uueamnsrs.

Include these in your nsxt order. and
the Fort Worth Grocer Co. are ofaring
the choicest iosin The city, too.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-18

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