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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
REV. J. D. FULTON'S CRUSADE.
His Proposed Chicago Lecture Postpone
 Indefinitely by Mob.

His Proposed Chicago Lecture Postponed
 Indefinitely by a Mob.
 CHICAGO, March 1.-Rev. Justin D. Fulton was to have delivered his second lecture on "Romanism" last night at the First Methodist church, corner of Washington and Clark streets, but the police interfered and the lec- ture was not given. It is not probable the reverend gentleman will speak here again, as if he does there threatens to be riot. Half an hour before the time for opening the doors of the church a miscellaneous crowd gathered on the sidewalk in front of the church and made known by demonstrations of an unequivocal character that if MT. Fulton tried to speak he would be roughly treated. MT. Fulton was at the Sherman house, only block away, and when informed by g correspondent of the reception awaiting him betrayed unmistak- able signs of nervousness and fear. Shortly before o'clock a squad of police was sent over from the central station, and after some difficulty dispersed the crowd, first giving as- surances that no lecture would be delivered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
sHEAREo BY A BURGLAR.
Mrs. Miller Assailed aud Robbed of Hel
 Beautiful Presses.

READING, Pa, March 1.-Mrs William J. Miller, aged 21 years, was alone in her hand some cottage on Rose street last evening. when she was brutally assaulted by an unknown man, who entered from the side yard. She had gone into the sitting room when she was grasped from behind by both arms, and before she could turn around was thrown violently to the floor. In her strug- gles the lady was kicked and choked and fin ally went off in convulsions.
 Upon regaining consciousness her assailant was not to be seen, and Mrs. Miller then dis covered that she had been divested of her magnificent brown hair, the dresses having been cut off close to her scalp. A sharp pair of shears had evidently been used, as the work was very skillnully done. The lady has been in delicate health for several months and could only offer very feeble resistance She immediately alarmed the neighbors, and a search was made without success. The chief of police and several detectives are en- gagged in gathering in all suspicious charac- ters, in the hope that they may be able to find the scoundrel. The stolen dresses measured twenty three inches in length, and Mrs Mil lers beautiful hair had been the pride of her neighborS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Killed by 8 Failing Girder.

KANSAS CITY, March 1.-Just as the work men on the nearly completed Midland hotel were preparing to go to their dinner yester day one of the enormous iron girders which support the roof over the walls of the seventh story crashed down through to the basement, killing Charles Burch and seriously injuring four others. There were sixty-five men in the building at the time. Those most seriously injured were Thomas Segman, internal injuries; James Evans, cut and bruised about the head; James Hunt, internal injuries; Jack O'Brien, leg broken and body bruised. Others received slight injuries The loss will amount to about $ls,OOO The ruins are being closely se ,arched for the body of Frank Edison, Q car penter, who is believed to have been huri. ~d in the debris,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
KILLED BY AVALANCHES.
Snowstorms of Exceptional Severity Pre-
 vai1ing in Northern Italy.

SnOwstorms of Exceptional Severity Pre-
 vailing in Mortimer Italy.
 ROME, March 1.-Snowstorms of extreme severity are prevailing in northern Italy. The municipal authorities at Turin have or dered the theatres, schools and markets to be closed in order to prevent accidents through the falling of masses of snow. Several roofs have already collapsed, including that of the railway freight depot.
 Several villages in the Alps have been de stroyed by avalanches and many lives have been lost. Troops have been dispatched to aid the sufferers.
 Many villages near Genoa and Lake Como are suffering from lack of food, and soldiers are cutting their way through the snow to relieve them.
 1 A custom house near Revere was destroyed lby an avalanche, and three guards and four other persons were killed.
 An avalanche covered the village of Ster- pone, near Irerea, and thirty lives were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Opinions of Republican Editors.

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 1.-The Harris burg Telegraph recently sent circular let ter to a number of the Republican news papers in the state, asking their choice for president, now that Blaine is out of the way. Fifty answers were received. For first choice: Sherman, II; Blaine, 10; Cameron, g; Haw- ley, 4; Lincoln and Gresham, 3 each; and Evarts, Allison, Hiscock, Schofeld, Depew and Beaver, each. For second choice Gres. ham has 3; Allison and Depew, each; Quay, Hawley, Sherman, Beaver, Packer, Cam eron and Lincoln have each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Senator sherman,s Turn.

CINCINNATI, Mar 1.-Senator Sherman has engaged rooms at the Beckel House, Dayton, for the State Republican conven- ton, parlors of Lincoln club of this city being next door. The Telegram, which has been politically bitter and continuous opponent of Sherman espouses his cause this morning in double leaded editorials and says he is the best man in the whole party for president, now that Blaine is out of the way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
LATEST TELEGRAPH,
 From PREss NKws ASSOCIATION
FIRE IN HARTFORD.
Hartford Post Press and Composing Rooms Burned Out.
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HARTFORD, March, 1,-At 2:30 this morn- ing flames were discovered issuing from the windows of the press room of the Evening Post on Asylum street. An alarm was quickly sent out, and although the fire department responded immediately, all ef- forts to save the contents of either the press or composing room, which is located directly over the former, were unavail- ing. The flames spread rapidly, and fed by the paper, ink and other combustible material, very soon eat their way into the second story, and created great havoc The press, type, folder, and in fact the whole mechanical plant of the paper is & mass of ruins. The press was Hoe-doub- le cylinder, with patent folder, and has been put in very recently The type was also nearly new, and will prove total loss
 Miles s. Mclean, and his wife and child who occpied rooms in the rear of the top floor were nearly suffocated and narrowly escaped with their lives.
 The fire originated in the press room, probably from the boiler. The loss is re- ported to be about $20, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
ANOTHER IN NEW BRITAIN.
The North & Judd Factory Burned to the
 Ground.

Ground.
 NEW BRITAIN, March Fire broke out in the buckle shop of North X Judd at 2 o'clock last evening. An alarm was inn mediately sounded, calling out the entire department. The flames had gained good headway before the water was poured on and the 6remen soon realized that they could not save the structure. They then devoted their energies to saving the ad- joining buildings and succeeded. They We're supposed to be freproof.
 The building is a wooden edifce, situ- ated across the street from the large fac tory of North & Judd. The flames are supposed to have started in the blacking room, although rumors of incendiarism are rife and are believed by many.
 The loss will be about $35, ,0O0, and the insurance is supposed to be about S20, 900, in the Merident fire insurance company. About 200 men, girls and boys will be thrown out of employment.
 The company was the largest harness hardware establishment in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
THREE MASKED ROBBERS
OSerawe Train Load of Passengers and
 Rob the Express Car.

Rob the Express Car.
 ST. LOUIS, March 1-Inquiry at the general offices of the St Louis, Arkansas and Texas road in this city elicits the following information of the train robbery which oc- cured at Kingsland, Ark, Tuesday night
 The train was the north bound express. On reaching Kingsland. small station thirty miles south of Pine Bluffs, three masked men boarded the train just as it was starting. They were thoroughly armed and overawed the passengers TheRt0ok the conductor and bound him hand a1d foot. About mile north of Kingsland they pulled the bell rope and the engineer stopped the train. The robbers then went forward to the car of the Southern Express company, and upon the messengers refusal to open the door they set fire to the car. The messenger then opened the door and the bandits rushed in, secured all the money in the car (about $15, ,0O0), @ large number of checks and drafts, and de camped without molesting the passengers A reward for the capture of the robbers, amounting to $500, has been offered by the Governor of Arkansas. and the railroad com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

Donohue, the alleged Providence incen- diary, has retracted his confession. There is little evidence against him.
 Frederick Anachlaf, who murdered MT. and Mrs. Hitchcock, at Santa Ana, Cal. :, Jan "A, will be hanged April 13.
 In the Squire and Flynn trial, at New York, several witnesses called were not allowed to testify. Lawyer Howe made an objection that threatens to stop the trial.
 Tom Forsythe, son of the Sheriff of Panola county, Tex, was lynched for the murder of County Treasurer Hill, which he had con- fessed.
 A fire in Salamanca, N. Y., destroyed the opera house block, the Mics block, Milen- packers residence, the Challenge rink, Hen shaw's news store. c. Nies' saloon, Soule, Stevens & Co.' 8 flour and feed store, Mrs. C. s. washburn, dressmaker; P. J. Tanning, tin shop; F. J. Knorr, blacksmith shop; German & Miller, tailors; Hosley & Reynolds, law offices; Mrs. L. E. Hall, fancy goods; William Farquharren's residence and B. B. Tobias residence, and damaged several other build ings The loss is about $75, 900, and the insurance $35, ,OOO | Speaker Carlisle, who went to Wichita. Kan, last week, is still detained at the bed side of w, K. Carlisle, his eldest son, who lies in critical condition.
 Charles H. Thompson was arrested in AL bany yesterday. He is wanted in Boston on 1 a charge of embedding $1,OOO His wife was arrested on a charge of harboring stolen goods, but has been released on bail 1 The large wooden building of the North & Judd Manufacturing company, in New Brit ain, Conn, was burned last night, with nearly all the contents The loss is estimated at from $50, ,0OO to $75,0O The North & Judd com pany arc the largest manufacturers of buckles and saddlery hardware in the United States, The brick building is uninjured. Probably 300 hands are temporarily thrown out ot work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Smallpox in Massachusetts.

BOSTON, March IA second case of smallpox is reported from Milton, Mrs Edwards, mother of the first victim, hay- ing been attacked. Both are at pest houses. The daughter is now convales- cent, and the mother as we'll as can be ex- pect. The board of health has taken all necessary measures to prevent the spread
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
France and the Vatican.

PARIS, March In the chamber of depu- ties yesterday M. Flourens, minister of for eign affairs, demanded the restoration of the credit for the maintenance of French en- bassy at the Vatican, which the budget com mittee had expunged from the budget. French influence in the east, he said, was be- ing attacked by the European powers and Frances principal means of action in the east was a French embassy at the Vatican. Premier Tirard supported M. Flourens' de- mand, and the credit was restored by a vote of 294 to 24O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
The 11ctasenarian Murderer Hanged.

HUDSON, N. Y., March 1,-Oscar E. Beck with the brutal Austerlitz murderer, paid the 1,enaity of his crime at few minutes past 10 o'clock this morning. The gallows was erected last night in a corner of the jail yard. md the execution was under the supervision of Joe Atkinson, the professional hangman of New York city. The murderer, who was nearly 80 years of age, gave no sign of either remorse or fear as he walked to the scaffod. He had been carefully guarded ever since the news came that Governor Hill had declined to interfere in his case, as he was considered desperate enough to kill himself if he were given an opportunity. He had nothing to say on the scaffold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Echoes of the Coal Strike.

PoTTsv1LLE, Pa., March 1.-The coal and iron policemen are being withdrawn from the coal region. A number were sent to their homes yesterday. The Knights of Labor are still instituting suits on account of telegrams delayed or held back during the strike. An officer of one of the local assemblies made affidavit that a dispatch sent to him one day was not received until the following day, mining enterprises at abandoned collieries, which were temporarily carried on during the strike, have suspended in consequence of the resumption of work by their more for midable competitors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Horrible Atrocities in Texas.

HOUSTON, Tex, March 1.-At Spanish Camp, about sixty miles west of this city, negro cabin was set on fire on Sunday morn ing, and the occupants brutally shot down as they ran, half awake, from the burning cabin. Five were killed outright, one severely wounded, and two were consumed in the burning dwelling. In the neighborhood the dead body of a negro named William Battle was found hanging to a tree, and it is thought that he was hanged on the same night the other negroes were shot or burned. The affair is said to be the outcome of a suit over the title of some land. So far as heard no arrests have vet been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
SUICIDE OF AN ACTRESS.

Mrs Heaton Maurice Shoots Herself in Q
 Chicago Hotel.
 CHICAGO, March Mrs Heaton Msur- ice, English actress, 2s years old, shot her self through the heart this morning at the Leland house, this city, and died in & few minutes after, being discovered by watch man who heard the shot and forced the don and appeared on the stage in this country in Michael Strogoff. A telegram addressed to her from friends in Jersey City was discovered in her room.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
FIXING UP THE TARIFF.

The Bill Prepared by Democratic Mem
 bers of Ways and Means Committee.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 1.-The tariff bill prepared by the Democratic members of ways and means committee was laid be- fore the full committee to-day. It makes reductions on nearly every article, placing many raw materials on the free list and re- duces revenue from customs about $52,- GOO, 900. The bill presented does not touch internal revenues, but it is understood a supplementary bill will be presented to the committee in a few days containing pro- vision of the McMillan bill repeating to- bacco tax.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
THE STRIKE STILL ON.
The Result of This Mornings Conference
 a Secret.

CHICAGO, March 1.-Neither Chief Ar thur nor President Perkins will divulge anything that took place at the conference this morning, and neither side will indi- cate that compromise measures will be ad- opted, although there is a strong belief that such will be the result. There is 6 feeling of anxiety among officials of other roads centering here, lest the Brotherhood may call off men elsewhere in order to make the strike successful. Rock Island men have struck because that road and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy use the same depot.
 Dispatches hom Chicago this morning say that the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy are now running all passenger trains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

New fOrk Money and Produce market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-Money closed at per cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate was 8. Exchange closed steady: posted rates, 4s6G ASS; actual rates. 4s5IfG4.s534 for sixty days and S4.s7I4G4.S754 for demand Governments closed firm; currency 6s, 12o bid; zs, coup, I25Ji bid; 4Iss do., 1U7I7 bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union hrsts, 11331I6; Union land grants, 1oS1io5; Union sinking funds, 11SIiao; Centrals, ll3GlI6.
 The opening prices were a small fraction lower for a majority of the list this morning, the larg est decline being in Reading, which was A per cent. lower. In the first hour there was a grad ual further decline of 14@h- After Il o'clock the market was extremely dull, and prices continued weak, the lowest figures of the morning being current at noon. The decline at that hour ranged from H@1A per cent. Reading, Lackawanna, Erie Louisville and Nashville, Richmond and Terminal and St. Paul were the most active stocks. The afternoon dealings were absolutely without feature. Prices remained at about the range current at noon up to within ten minutes of the close, when they further declined IsG54. The lowest figures of the day were current at the close The decline ranged from H to 1& per cent. The sales for the day amounted to 16S. 900 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Mutjnous British Sailors.

PHILADELPHIA, March LA mutiny oc- cured on board the British steamer Tiverton, lying at pier S5, south wharves, Tuesday night. during which several of the sailors were severely injured, three of whom were taken to the hospital. A fight among the hands of the British steamer Empire, lying alongside pier 34, south warves, broke out soon after, during which one of the fremen was drowned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Look Out for the Comet.

ALBANY, March From telegram re- ceived at the Dudley Observatory, from Cape town, South Africa, it appears that the new comet now visible in the southern hemisphere, will within two or three weeks become visible s1ere It may be looked for near the south eastern horizon. When discovered, nearly two weeks ago, it had tail two degrees in length, and it will continue to increase in brightness until the middle of March. It does not make a close approach to the earth. It passes nearest the sun about March 18
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Found Drowned in His We'll.

STRANGERS, Pa., March Levi Schmelt- ger, a well to do farmer living two miles from here, was found drowned in a we'll adjoining his residence Tuesday afternoon. Three years ago he fell from a hay loft, distance of twenty-five feet, sustaining such injuries about the head as to permanently affect his mind Since that time he has been under surveillance, though never violent. On Sun day he managed to escape. It is believed he fell into the we'll accidentally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Sullivan Eludes the Police.

LONDON, March 1.-The police are en- deavoring to prevent the coming prize fight between Sullivan and Mitchell, and since Tuesday have kept a close watch upon Suli- vans training quarters at Windsor. In spite of their vigilance, however, Sullivan disap- peared yesterday, and the police are com pletely baffled in their search for him. No one appears to know where he has gone It is suspected by many that the action of the police was not entirely unexpected by the Mitchell party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01

Conductors and Brskemen Get an Advance.
 P1TTsBURG, March Tt is learned that so far as the employees of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago division of the Pennsyl- vania company's system is concerned, the company has answered the demands of con- ductors and brakemen for an advance in wages and other concessiona Nearly all the concessions demanded were granted. The engineers and firemen on this division have moi; vet received an answer to their demands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Fell Seven Stories to Death.

NEW YORK, March 1.-Isaac Barnett, 19-year-old errand boy employed by H. Goodman, a cap manufacturer at No 163 Greene street, fell down an elevator shaft there yesterday morning seven stories and was so frightfully injured that he died soon after at St Vincent's hospital
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
New Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 1.-Nomina- tions to-day of postmasters: David H. Mud gett, Dexter, Maine, Frederick P. Carruth, Orange, Mass; Jarvis P. Harrington Col linsville; Albert J. Spencer South Man chester Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
The Lehigh Valley Strikers

WHKEsBARRE, Pa, March There is Q big breach in the strike in the Lehigh region. Many assemblies yesterday notified the strik- CTS to return to work. The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company have ordered their mules back to their mines By next week %, 900 strikers will be at work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Bound, Gagged and Robbed.

ITHACA, N. Y., March 1.-About 10 o'clock Tuesday night Platt Knickerbocker, while sitting alone in his house reading, was called to the door. When he opened it two men entered. They blew out the light, bound him hand and foot and gagged him with piece of broom stick, and after chloroforming him ransacked the premises, securing over $1OO in cash and sundry valuables. Knickerbocker was found lying on the floor in the morning unable to help himself, and would have died but for timely assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Track Talk.

It is somewhat surprising to learn that passenger traffic between New York and Boston last year shows an increase of more than 30 per cent over that of 1884, and about 15 per cent more than in 1885,
 The gross earnings of the New York and New England in January last exceeded those of the preceding January by $33, 753.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
wnfrid Blunt Defeated.

LONDON, March 1.-The reelection to fill the vacant seat for Deptford in the house of commons, which took place yesterday re- suited in the return of Mir. Darling, Conserva, tive, by vote of 4,345 to ,07O for Mr. Blunt, thh Liberal candidate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
A Crisis at Hand.

SEN RENO, March LA crisis may be ex- pected before long in the case of the crown prince, and great anxiety is felt at the villa. The continued disagreements between the doctors have a most unfavorable effect upon the patients progress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01

For Complicity in the Bennett Robbery.
 BANGOR, Me, March 2.-Dr. George F. Weed, of Newport, was arrested at his home by Sheriff Brown, of Bangor, for alleged con- nection with Whitney and Foster in the rob bery of Peter Bennett
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Teemer Wins the Prize.

JACKSONVILLE, March 1.-The one mile sculling race on Lake Wier yesterday for gold medals and first, second and third prizes was won by Teemer in minutes 30 seconds Mckay was second, in minutes 35 seconds, and Ham third, in minutes 36 seconds The astronomer, Richard A. Proctor, was one of the judges
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01

If you want a good steak, 6 broiled chicken or an oyster fry, go to Poppe's 113 Bank street.
 Allderige's patent finish is having a very large run. Call at Gallery, II Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
Narrowly Escaped Cremation.

WORCESTER, Mass, March 1.-The house of F. J. Barrett, at Hubbardston, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. The family of seven narrowly escaped with their lives, sev- eral of them being badly burned and nearly suffocated by smoke. One boy about 16 is thought to be fatally injured. The loss will bo hoavv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01

Prohibitionists to Make Legal Fight.
 W1LKEsBARRE, Pa, March IA good deal of excitement is caused by the announce ment that the Luzerne Prohibitionists will at once proceed to carry the matter of the re- cent decisions in the license applications to the supreme court, on the ground that the lower court erred in ruling that the neces- sity of licenses to sen liquor is not the ques- tion at issue, and il eonfning remonstrances, in order to prevent the granting of licenses, to proof that the place is not necessary for the accommodation of the public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-01
More of the Julia's Victims.

VALLEJO, Cal. March l.-Seventeen bodies have been recovered from the wrecked ferry boat Julia Twelve are still known to be missing Two more of the wounded, Michael Looney and Jeremiah Wird, have died. Seven of the victims were buried yesterday.