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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
A SIGN OF FATAL WEAKNESS
Such the Latest Attitude of The Times Is
 Considered to Be.

Such the Latest Attitude of The Times Is
 Considered to Be.
 LONDON, Oct 1.-The coming meeting of the Parnell commission already throws a shadow large and portentious enough to mo- nopollze political attention The particulars ot the charges made by The London Times. nIed yesterday, show 9 general change of front on the part of the prosecutor. After years or vlrulent personal charges against Mir. Parnell and daring him to meet them this assailant of all things Irish now turns around and tries to evade the consequences of its conduct by throwing out big drag net in the shape of vague allegations against the whole Irish party, No less than sixty.t1ve Irish members have nled athdaV1ts of answer, and if The Times succeeds In fastening upon a single one of thls number a solitary suspicious action, let ter, or connection it hopes thus to escape complete failure. But it is the general be- lief that Justice Hannen will not permit this klnd or subterfuge, but hold The Times to proof that it's alleged Parnell letters are gen uine.
 The opinion generally prevails among law yers that The Times case as delivered to Mir Palnells solicitors is startingly weak. and predictions are freely made that it will fall to the ground. The newspapers are comment Ing on the case without reserve. apparentlv of the fact that the Parnell commits sion is a court of justice and that Justice Hannon Is notoriously severe upon persons whose utterances have a tendency to ,,.aiu dice cases which are or may subseoIIenflv come before him. In this view scores of editors have qualified themselves for i'm prlsonment for contempt of court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
PENSION FRAUDS IN BALTIMORE.
Three Indictments for Contracting to Urge
 Pensions and False Afidavlts.

Three Indictments for Contracting to Urge
 Pensions and False AffidavIts.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The commissioner of pensions has been advised as follows: Dr. James s. Fulks, of Baltimore, has been in d1cted and arrested for violation of section 6,4o5, revised statutes, by contracting for one-half of original payment and receipt of slOO for services in prosecuting the pension claim of Lydia A. Madden. He was released on bond of s1,OO0 for appearance at the present term of the United States court.
 Mary OConnor has been indicted in the United States court at Baltimore for making and presenting false affidavits in support of her claim for pension.
 William H. Bowley has also been indicted In the same court for making and presenting false and fraudulent affidavits in claim for reimbursement on account of expenses al legged to have been incurred for last illness and burial of his mother, Kitty Bowley, who was pensioner.
 Henry R. Hovey, who was arrested at Racine, Wis, Aug. 31, 1888, upon the charge of falsely personating an officer of the pension bureau, and who was indicted therefor, came into the United States court at Milwaukee Wis, and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to six months in the house of correction of Milwaukee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Victims of Mistaken Tbeeries

Infancy" Dr. F. L. Oswald declares, "should be period of exceptional health the young of other creatures are healthier, as we'll as prettier, purer and merrieE, than the adults, yet the childhood years of the human animal are the years of sorest sickli- ness; statistics show that among the Cau- casian races, men of 90 have more hope to reach good old age than a new born child has to reach the end of its second year. The reason is this: The health theories of the av- craze Christian man and woman are egre- giously wrong, so that only the opposition of their better instincts helps them-against their conscience, as it were-to maintain the struggle tor tolerable existence with any, thing like success, while the helpless infant has to conform to thess theories-with the above results" Better food and less of it. pure air, proper exercise and plenty of sleep are the reforms proposed to remedy this con- dition of things. .-ArkauHaw Traveller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
SPORTING SUMMARY.
Fall Running and Trotting Races-O'Con-
 nor Again Challenges Teemer.

nor Again Challenges Teemer.
 BALTIMORE, Oct. 11-Yestertiay was the opening day of the fall meeting of the Mary land Jockey club, at Pimlico. First race five-eighths of mile; Eatontown first. Holli day second, Cartoon third; time. 1 1:051l Second race, three-quarters of mile; Sam Harper, Jr., first, Carnegie second, Glen mound third; time, 1:Hsal. Third race, The Oriole handicap, for all ages, mile and an eighth; Eurus first, Favor second, Defense third; time, 1:5S15. Fourth race, The Breck- enrldge stakes mile and five-eighths; Tara gon first, Marauder second, Tea Tray third time, 2:56. Fifth race, mile and three-six- teenths; Paragon first, Van second, First Attempt third; tine, 2:O6
 TRoTTING AT MYSTIC PARK.
 BOSTON, Oct. 17.-First day Eastern cir cult meeting at Mystic park 2:40 class, eight starters; Arthur Wilkes first, Black Shan second, Linus third; time, 2:30, 2:3013, 2:2119. 2:3S class, thirteen starters; Gratz first, R. M. Wilkes second, Strategist third; :; time, 2:27s4, 2:2s, 2:261&
 TRoTTING AT ISLAND PARK.
 ALBANY, Oct. 17-First day; fall meet ing at Island park. First race, 2:35 class, seven starters: Strideaway first, Almont Dicktor second, Nellie Bird third; time, 2:33155 Second race, 2;27 class, five starters; Frank S. first, St. Elmo second, Frank l.. third; time, 2:27
 oCoNNORs FOURTH CHALLENGE TO TEEMER.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 17-William O'Conno1 has challenged John Teemer to row three miles, with turn, on or about March l, i'll San Francisco, for S1, GOO or S2,O00 He says this is the fourth challenge has has issued to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Changes in the Carnegie t,om,.n,os

PITTsBURG, Oct. 17-At the annual meet. ing of the stockholders of the firm of Carnegie Brothers & Co.,, in this city, Henry Phipps, Jr,, resigned his position as chairman Vice Chairman D. A. Stewart was elected chair man. J. G. Leesham was elected vice chair man. MT. Phipps retains his interest in the firm, and retires from active duty for a period of rest. At a meeting of the stock holders Of the firm of Carnegie, Phipps & Go. John Walker resigned the chairmanship, and William L. Abbott was elected to succeed him. Ii. M Curry was elected vice chair. man. Mr. Walker retains his business inter. est in the firm. The cause for his retirement has not yet been announced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Largest Locomotiye Ever Ruilt

BOSTON, Oct. 1.-The largest passenger locomotive ever built is now under construc- ton at the Hinkley works here, and is in, tended for use on the Atchison railroad. It was designed by G. s, Story, of New York, It carries two cabs, one over the boiler for tne engineer, and the other in the usual place Tor the tiremen The driving wheels, which are the largest ever made, are of paper, with s1eei tires. Economy in fuel is accomplished by pump which utilizes the exhaust steam to heat water, and by large combustion chamber which burns all the gas It is ex- pected the engine will make eighty miles an hour with ten coaches on an ordinary road
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
ANOTHER SLIGHT INCREASE.
but Physicians Say It Does Not Indicat,
 Spread of tho Fever.


 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 11-0r. Neal Mitchell, president of the board Of heath reports 5S new cases of yellow f<yy-! .:r twenty four hours. There were only deaths as follows: Edward Bell Itclo3e.N, War! street: Theresa, daughter of ". t. Cuu,,,r. Springfield street. Of the new cases II were white and A colored.
 Following are the names of 1he whites: Mrs. 5. J. White, Mrs J. J. Bowman, E. D, Halliday and child, child of A. B. Campbell, child of $. c. Soaring, G. W. Grerson, Will lam knawer, Robert w. Tresbach Mir Ble- lock, Chora Lewis, 4. B. Thanher Dr. J. M Fairiee, secretary of the board of trade, dled last night. He was worn out with his zealous labors during the epidemic, when he was taken with the fever a week ago He was native of Scotland, and had resided here since 1879. Physicians say that the in creased number of cases does not indicate any spread of the epidemic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Brakemen in Convention.

COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 1.-The fifth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen began its session here last evening with eOO delegates present Grand Master s. E. Wilkinson, of Peoria. Ills. nresdad and Mayor Bruck delivered an address of welcome. Grand Master Wilkinson delivered the annual address and Hon, W, s, Cappeller talked to the convention on the relations of employers and employees. Eugene V. Dobbs grand secretary of the Brotherhood of Loco. motive Bremen, spoke concerning capital and labor, discouraging strikes and urging arbitration. The evening session closed with a humorous speech from Charles F. Porter of New Orleans, known as the dude brake. man. Secret business meetings are being held to day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Pittsburg's Wrecked Bank.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 17-A meeting of 200 de positors of the wrecked Farmers and Mechan ics' bank was held. A statement submitted showed assets of $224 ,O2O F, including cash on hand, S11 ,599, 32; in local banks, SIsO 99 in New York banks, $661 in Fidelity bank Cincinnati, insolvent, s1, ,934 SS; bills receiv, able, s6, 70; mortgages, $2l, ,99O, and banl, building, S52, 800 It was also announced that the stockholders were responsible for S120, GOO, which makes the total assets ss4 : GOO to pay off deposits of $3l9,OOO. It was decided to levy an assessment of 1 Der cent. on deposits to pay legal expenses. It is said that at least one person connected with the bank will be arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
The West India Hurricane.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-Mr. Everett Hay den, the officer detailed by the secretarv of navy from the hydrographic office to visit Cuba for the purpose of studying the West India hurricanes, has returned to this city. Mir: Hayden says that, although the press re- ports relative to the loss of life and destruc- ton Of property caused by the great cyclone Of Sept. and were hardly exaggerated. the material damage is being repaired and the great staple crop of the island, sugar cane. was not damaged nearly as much as it would have been had the hurricane occurred later in the season, as the cane would then have been So fuily grown as to be incapable of recovery from its prostration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Narrow Escape of a Steamship

HALIFAX, Oct 1.-The steamer Ulunda on her last trip from Halifax to London. mar. rowly escaped being dashed to pieces on the rocks off Newfoundland. The passengers were preparing to retire. late one evening when there was @ cry of Breakers ahead I' They rushed on deck, and were told to get ready to take to the boats. The fog was dense, but the vessel was so close to shore that the roaring breakers were clearly dis cernible and audible. The half clad passen- gers expected instant shipwreck, and were greatly terrified, but by skillful management the peril was avoided, the steamer being gradually worked out of her dangerous posi. tion and proceeding on the voyage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Powderly Wishes Barry God s,ea,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17.-When General Master Workman Powderly was asked if he had read the dispatch from Toronto, which said that T. B. Barry, who resigned from the general executive board of the Knights of Labor, announces that he is forming a new society, he said: Eff Mir Barry will form a new organization and take into it all the other cranks and schemers and malcon- tents who nave been aiming to injure the or der and interfere with it's progress, and at the same time take them out of the Knights bid him God speed. He will be doing us great favor and at the same time will not he doing himself any harmn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
TARIFF ALL DAY LONG
The Senate Devotes an Entire
 Session to Its Discussion.
MIR. .COCKRELL THE CHIEFTALKER
He Quotes Old Speeches of Republican / Senators and from Mir. Blaine's Book.
 MT. Spooner Compares England and
 America-NIr. Oates Motion Fails.

Senators and from Mir. Blaine's Book. MT. Spooner Compares England and
 America-oIr. Oates Motion Fails.
 WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-The senate de- voted the entire day to the discussion of the tariff question.
 Mir. COckrell first took the floor in opposi- tion to the senate substitute. He contrasted the positions of the two political parties as between ultra protection and moderate rates of duty. He quoted from speeches of Sena- tors Allison and Wilson Qa) in former years in opposition to high protective tariff; ; denied that the Democratic party was free trade party, and read from Mr Blaines Thirty Years in Congress- to show that no proposition for the establishment of free trade had ever been seriously made in the United States. He charged that the tariff question was being kept open by the Repub- hcars for trading purposes-that the fat might be fried out of the manufacturers in terested. And rumor had it that the frying pan was not far rom the finance committee room, that those who came there to testify might have an opportunity to contribute The Republican senators were waiting for the Democrats to become tired and propose an adjournment. Then they would say that the Democratic party was responsible for the failure to pass tariff bill
 In connection with his speech Mir Cockrel filed letter from the commissioners of in- ternal revenue saying that the removal of the duty on alcohol used in the arts would lead to extensive frauds on the revenue
 MT. Allison said that this had not been the experience of England and Germany Wood alcohol, he said, could not be de-me. hvllated except by distillation.
 Mir. Vest said that he had seen in the office of the commissioners of internal revenue a machine costing s22, by which wood alcohol could be converted into pure whisky
 If that were so, MT. Allison said, then the senator from Missouri had a machine by which he could make whisky in bureau drawer
 Some amusement was caused by Mir Vests protests against Mir. Allison's allusions to him as the possessor of an illicit still
 Mir. Spooner next spoke He confined his remarks almost entirely to arguments on ex- tracts from testimony taken before the Eng lsh parliamentary committee proving that the result of free trade in it's home were not satisfactory. He said that there was a gen. eral depression in trade in England resulting from free trade, and that the resulting de pression ill agriculture was without a parallel In contrast with this he presented the mar velous commercial growth of the United States under the system of protection. |
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Williams Receptton at Nan,as

NAPLES, Oct. 17.-Emperor William, Kins Humbert, Prince Henry, the Duke of Aoste and the others of their party arrived here al 2:5o in the afternoon. The progress of the procession escorting them through the streets to the royal palace was very slow indeed owing to the density of the crowds. It is estimated that 5Oo,Ooo people thronged the streets and indulged in the most fervid man. ifestations of enthusiasm. Signor Crispi Count Herbert Bismarck and Signors Viale and Brin rode in the same carriage. The associations of workmen and the fishermen forming part of the procession were in pict- uresque costume and attracted a great deal of attention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
A New Complication.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The following tel egram was received at the treasury depart ment from the collector of customs at Port Townsend, W. T.: American steamship Ancon, from Alaska, with thirty Chinese laborers, just arrived at this port. The An con did not touch at any foreign port, but passed through foreign waters. Can the Chinese laborers be permitted to landa Wire answer Quincy A. Brooks, collector To this telegram Assistant Secretary Maynard replied as follows: Telegram received Department cannot answer until advised how Chinese came to be in Alaska D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Ladies Arrested for Wrecl<in,: Saloons.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Oct 1.-The Jour nals Grand Forks (D. T) special says: About dozen women were brought here under arrest from Thompson, All attempts to close the saloons there having failed, the ladies ralded them, breaking up the furniture and spllling the liquor on the ground, for which they were arrested. Great interest is mani fested in the trial, and there is much bitter feeling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
God Bless Your Old Ronas,,,

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Oct 17.-Mr. Blaine and party arrived here from New Albany yesterday afternoon. Brief stops and short speeches were made at various stations along the route At Bedford one exuberant Re publican, penknife in hand, was detected in an attempt to remove a button from the dis tinguished visitors coat At StinesvilIa an old fellow created general merrment by ex
 claiming with much earnestness as he seized MT. Biaine's hand; "God bless your old bones. D
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
HEWITT WILL WITHDRAW.
But Only on His Own Terms. and That iii,
 HaVor of a Union Candidate to Represent | the Whole PeopIe-To Test Tammauy.

h"' ohiy on His Own Terms, and That Is i,;
 Favor of a Union Candidate to Represent
 the Whole PeopIe-To Test Tammany.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 17-Mayor Hewitt. in q letter to the Citizens committee accents their renomnatlon for the mayorality, which he says has been ratified by the County Democ Aacy' lie says that in order to test the sin cerlty or Iammany's lamentation over A divided local contest, he will now renew his offer to withdraw in favor of a union condi- date, to be named by the citizens and i'm uorsed by both Democratic organizations In 1he course Of his letter Mir Hewitt declares 'haC 1ammany does not represent the De tiioclacy. It Is an irresponsible organiZa- cloh or chrome office seekers, and exists TOT no other purpose than to furnish spoils for its leaders. It is dangerous secret so- clety, and its methods are opposed to Demo- cratic ideas and institutions After the down. lah or Tweed many leading Democrats, in cludlng Governor Iilden, MT. Belmont Mir barlow, Mr. Winthrop Chanler and others, LOOK possession of the organization with a view to its reformation For short period they succeeded in introducing genuine Demo cratic methods But it's followers rebelled ana the inherent vice of a secret organization soon asserted itself, and the control passed practically into the hands of single man, whose will was law
 The mayor proceeds to show the evil effects or Iammany methods, which always subor- dmate state and national politics to the pur- pose Of securing local office and patronage o its leaders and followers.
 The mayor reviews his term of office and corrects many absurd accusations as to his views on public questions He says he in tends to vote the national and state Demo cratic ticket, but that politics ought to be divorced from local business administration and he sees no reason why Republicans and all others who desire the city government to be honestly administered in the interest of the people and free from ring rule should not support his candidacy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
West Point Tunnel Co,,ans.s

NEwBURG, N. Y., Oct. 17.-While train No. $, north bound fast express, on the West Shore, was passing throug gh the tunnel One-half mile west of West Point, the whole structure, undergoing repair, suddenly col tapsed. The baggage and express cars were totally wrecked by a shower of boulders and the baggage master and express messenger seriously injured. Newburg yard is blocked with West Shore trains awaiting orders for right of way via Erie to furnaces, thence to New York over the Erie shore line
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
NIechanical Engineers E1ect oaoous

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct 17.-The American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected H R. Towne, of Stamford, Conn.,, president William Kent, of New York; T. J. Borden of Fall River, and B. Richards, of New Haven, vice presidents, William Forsythe of Aurora, Ills. Frank H. Ball, of Erie, Pe. ', and George M. Bond, of Hartford, Conn. managers. William H. Wiley, of New York treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
;ix Thousand Miners Benef,tad

PITTsBURG, Oct. H.-At meeting of rail- way coal operators in this city the wages of coal miners were advanced from seventy four to seventy-nine cents per ton, to go into effect Nov. 1, as was agreed upon last Febru- ary at the interstate convention of miners and operators There are about (, 900 miners in the Pittsbarg district who will be bene- fited by the advance. There is an increasing demand for coal and a great scarcity of cars,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Another New York Monument Dedicated

GETTYSBURG, Oct. L.-Neariy 100 veter. ans of the One Hundred and Thirty sixth New York infantry regiment arrived from the northwestern part of the state, and marched to their monument, which stands along the stone wall inclosing the National cemetery on the Taneytown road Comrade Miner, of Cuba, secretary of the Veteran association, made the first address He was followed by Gen. James Wood, of Genesee. I. Samuel Johnson, of Warsaw, closed the exercises,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Sunk at the Wharf

CALAIS, Oct. 1.-The channel steamer Vile de Calais, while lying at her wharf ex. ploded her boilers. The vessel was torn in two, and the forward part sank immediately 1t is feared that several lives were lost. but as yet no bodies have been found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Woes of John Chinamo,

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, Oct. 17-Fong Tang and wife, the Chinaman from Toronto, crossed over to the American side during the night by the foot bridge. In the morning they at tempted to get their baggage rechecked for New York and were. seized by the custom officers, who compelled them to return to Canada. The four detained Chinamen have not received any information from Washing ton in regard to their admission into the states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Engineers Meet at Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 1.-The annual con- yention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the United States and Canada began in this city this morning. There are about 600 delegates in attendance Chief Arthur is present. The convention will be In session for about two weeks. Its proceed ingS will be secret
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
The Motion to Adjourn Goes ovsr

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-Mr. Oates, of Ala bama, called up his motion for knal adjourn ment, and, after discussion, it was further postponed. Mir. Oates said he had failed in his effort to get the house to adjourn, and he would like to adjourn himself He asked leave of absence for the remainder of the session, which was granted, as was also a similar request from Mir. Lanham, of Texas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.

Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Money closed at per cent, the highest rate. The lowest was per cent. Exchange closed quiet; posted rates 4.e47E0tSS1a; actual rates, 4.s40lsl4 for GO days and 4.Ss@4.Ss]4 for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 121 bid; As, coup. 12615 bid; 415s, do 1OS14 bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows. JTniop frsts, 113@117; Union land grants, 102@Io5: Union sinking funds, 11a0123; Centrais, 1136116' The stock market wasIaittle more active than during the same hours of Monday, but the tone of speculation was weak during the greater part It continued dull and weak after 12 o'clock up to the last hour of business swhen there was a sharp covering and a rapid recovery, the final figures being generally 14 to per cent higher than the previous closing. The sales for the day amounted to 190. 6l4 shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-17
Just ESCaned DiSaster

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Oct. I7.-In the fltchburg railroad yard, at Williamstown, a collision occurred between an engine and a working train, Thirty men were thrown off the working train, all the cars being de- ralled, but no one was hurt. The damage to engines and cars amounts to about S5, ,OOO. A taGman is blamed