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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A Dry.sunday in Cincinnatti.

CINCINNATI, April S0.-The first Sunday under the operation of the Owen law found a few defiant saloon keepers in the outskirts of the city and on tho hilltops selling liquor, but as general thing the law was observed, and the effect was noticeable in the absence of drunken people on the streets. Out of 2, 200 saloons, about fifty were reported by the police as being open in violation of the law. Warrants for the saloon keepers arrest will be served to-day. It was reported that some of the saloon keepers had made arrangements to evade prosecution in the police court for their offences by procuring their own arrest before magistrate, who by previous agree ment would receive their plea of guilty, and bind them over to the grand jury. Four or five arrests were made. and their cases in the police court will be in the nature of test
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
relles Who Ride Bicycles.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Washington girls have become weary of riding tricycles, and have organized full fedged bicycle club. The Post, commenting upon the enterprise, says: ''There was novel scene in the moon- light on Massachusetts avenue Saturday night. Nearly thirty ladies were practicing on their bicycles, not tricycles, but real two wheeled vehicles, which spin along silently and swiftly. In no other city of the country could the same picturesque scene have been witnessed, for Washington alone can boast of ladies' bicycle club. The organization has already increased the interest in cycling in this city to an unprecedented extent Pro posals for membership are so numerous that there is talk of limiting them in order to pre- vent the club from being too large. Gentle men are admitted to the club only as honor ary members and as escorts in the club runs Ladies are admitted only when proposed by 8 member and voted upon unanimously. The club will be kept strictly private and first cloSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
The Gift for La Belle France

WASHINGTON, April 30.-The movement in this city to raise funds for the presentation of statue of Washington to the French re- public was materially furthered at compI- mentary dinner given to MT. Steele Mackaye by Senator Jones, of Nevada. The special benefit performance of Paul Kauvar' to be given by Mr. Mackaye and his company in this city will take place next Saturday evening at the new National theatre, which MT. Rap ley, the proprietor, has offered for the occa- sion, entirely free of charge. MT. Mackaye and his whole company also will give their services free of charge, coming from New York specially for the purpose. Mr. Mackaye says if the Washington effort is successful he hopes to be able to arrange to appropriate to the cause the receipts of one nights per formance of his new play in each of the prin- cipal cities where it is booked for production
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Won the Fight on a Foul.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 5O.-A special train took 600 sports at s4 head from this city to a spot in the woods on the Milwaukee and Northern railroad, to witness a fight be- tween Patsy McCartin and Jack Ward, two local pugilists, for s250 side and 75 per cent
 of the receipts. McCartin had the best of the fight from the beginning, and Ward was severely punished. McCartin would certainly have won the fight but for foul in the fifth round, when he knocked Ward to grass, but failed to return to his corner. The umpire declared this foul, and awarded the fight to Ward. The referees objected to this, and the shareholders will not give up the money
 Another fight will probably take place some time this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Another Boulanper Riot.

PARIS, April 30.-A crowd assembled in front of the building occupied by a student club and began cheering for Boulanger. Four revolver shots were fired into the crowd from the windows of the club house, within which there were 300 students, but nobody was hit The shots incensed the mob, who resisted the effort of the police to disperse them, and an attempt was made to sack the club house. At this juncture the students sallied from their stronghold, and a general melee ensued in the street. Mounted gendarmes finally appeared on the scene, and charging upon the combat ants, dispersed them Only few persons were inill-ed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
In Memory of Gen. A. w. Riley.

ROCHESTER, April 30.-All the temperance societies of the city united in an impressive memorial service in honor of the late Gen. A. w. Riley yesterday afternoon. The meet ing was held in the new opera house, which was filled with temperance people. Letters of regret were received from large number of temperance reform leaders, including Rev. Dr. l. K Funk, of The New York Voice; Rev. Dr. Theodore l.. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, and Miss Frances E. Willard. The eulogy was delivered by Professor A. A. Hopkins, of this city, and was an eloquent tribute to the dead generals memory. Other addresses were made by w. M. Jones and Rev. c. F. Colt, of this city, and Rev. c. H. Mead, of HornellsyiIle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Wonderful Surgical Operation.

PHILADELPHIA, April 30-One of the most delicate surgical operations was performed in this city, it being nothing less than trans plantation of a portion of the eye of rabbit 10 the eye of human being The object of the operation was to relieve the obscurity of the eye of patient, which was caused by in- iammation, aud which produced in time an opaque surface. The patient was a servant girl, whose eyes had become almost useless by reason of the whitish coating. She was so nearly blind that objects of considerable size were barely distinguishable at the small dis tance of five feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
DiSS Debar' : s Children.
A Police Justice to Decide Who Shall
 Care for Them.
NO FATHER, MOTHER IN JAIL.
The Mediums Brother Says One of Them
 Is Being Brought Up as q spirituaIist,
 and That They Were In-Treated at

The Mediums Brother says: One of Them
 Is Being Brought Up as q spiritualist,
 and That They Were In-Treated at
 Home.
 E NEW YORK, April 3O.-173lbridge T. Gerry, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was present yesterday in Jefferson Market with Superintendent Stock ing, who had with him Alice Messant, or Alice Diss Debar, 14 years of age and Julia Diss Debar, aged s, the children of Mime. Diss Debar, the spiriturlist. Justice Klbreth presided.
 The children were neatly dressed. Alice is a tall girl for her age, and her long hair hung loosely down her back Superintendent Stock ing said that he found the two children iml- properly exposed and homeless The chil- dren's father, he said, was dead and ti:eir mother in prison.
 The superintendent went on to say that Mme Diss Debar was an unfit person to have the custody of her children. Alice was found by the superintendent in the building of the commissioners of charities and correction, while Julia was discovered on Washington avenue, with Mrs. J. w. Randall. Alice, it is said, was left with the society by Pearl Eytinge when she severed her friendly rela- tlons with the madame, but on this point MT. Gerry would not give any information.
 George T. c. Solomon, who says he is the spiritualist's brother made an affidavit that his sister was married to Paul Noel Messant in 1871 or 1871. They had one child, Alice, who was born in Louisville, Ky, Feb. 5, 1874, where the husband died in the latter part of 1873. The child Julia, known as Dodo Diss Debar, so far as he knows is not the daughter of his sister. He also was of the opinion that his sister was not a fit person with whom to intrust children. He said she had been con- tinually in the habit of ill treating the chil- dren, and had educated the eldest child into belief into her spiritual powers.
 Justice Kilbreth gave the children into the society's care. Tomorrow the madame will have a chance to explain why the children should not be taken from her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Three Men Probably Drowned.

DETROIT, Mich, April So.-Yesterday' pleasant weather attracted many people to the river, and for the first time this season large number of boats were let. Soon after neon the weather changed, the wind blowing half gale. Thomas Jardine and two com panions, who were fighting their way across the river in a skiff, report that when about half way over a small sail boat containing three men upset at distance of 150 yards from them. The boat drifted short dis tance and sank, and nothing could be seen of the men. If Jardine and companions tell the truth, the three persons certainly were drowned. The former reached shore drenched and exhausted and ct once told the story.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A 12-Year-OId Suicide.

GROVE CITY, Pa., April S0.-After being chastised by his mother for disobedience, the 12-year-old son of Charles Synder left the house, threatening to hang himself Mrs Snyder paid no attention to his threat Later, becoming alarmed at his prolonged absence, she went to the stable and to her horror found the last words of her boy veri fled. He was hanging by rope attached tc the rafters. Assistance was called, but ar rived too late. The boy drew only one breath after being cut down. He had made similar threats previous to this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Killed by His Hrother-in-Law.

LEBANON, Ky, April 3o.-Samuel Hays, 2l years of age, was shot and killed at Riley, a small town nine miles east of here, by his brother-in-law, Thomas Houiigan, prac- ticing physician of that place. The tradegy resulted from a quarrel over a small l.ebt which Hourigan owed. Tie murderer came to Lebanon and gave himself up. Hays belongs to one of the weaithiest families of this county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A Disastrous Fire in Brockport. N. Y.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., April 3o.-A Brockport dispatch to The Herald says: A fire, the origin of which is unknown, started in the stables of Norton Johnston, on King street, and owing to the scarcity of water the flames made great havoc before they were con trolled. The stables and house attached, M M. OliveTs house, and E. Whitney's house, occupied by s. Richards, were all burned to the ground. Several other buildings were also damaged more or less The total loss is 5000, and is well insured. Seven horses were burned to death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
she Preferred Death to a Servants Life.

ERIE, Pa., April So.-Miss Rosa Smith, 6 young lady % years old, committed suicide yesterday by taking forty grains of morphine. For the past two weeks she had been em- ployed as a domestic. She left long and affecting letter to her sister, in which she stated that as she had nothing to look for ward to more than the life of a domestic and becoming discouraged, she had decided to end her life. She possessed more than or dinary ability, and was of quite litrarey f,lrn of mind
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Beer Will be Scarce in St. Louis.

Beer Will be Scarce in St. Louis.
 ST. LOUIS, April 30-It is probable that the 4,00O members of the Brewers union in this city will go on strike Tuesday. or be locked out. They held big meeting and formulated contract which will be sub .nitted to the employers on Tuesday. The demands are even more radical than those made last year, and will not be complied with. If the lockout occurs, the brewers gay that they will be prepared to open up in . few days with new men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
PRINTERS LOCKED OUT.

The New Haven Union Shuts the Doors
 to Union Competitors.
 NEW HAVEN, April 30.-The compost tors on the Evening Union were locked out to-day. It is said they threatened to strike if the proprietors did not concede their demands concerning hiring appren- tices. Editor Troup has seven non-union printers at work, and says the paper will be issued as usual tonight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Train Robbery in Mexico.

Cry OF MEXICO. April 30-On Friday evening passenger train on the Interoceanic railroad was stopped and robbed by a band of fourteen highwaymen, three miles beyond Irole. The passengers and train men were systematically robbed. The company lost over $3, 900 from the treasury box. It is pre- sumed that this is the same band that entered Amecameca recently and that plundered the Chalhuac ranch, in the state of Puebla. A large force of cavalry which was ordered out by the government has struck the trail of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
The Late Judge Bradley.

NEW YORK, April 30.-Charles Bradley, son of Judge Charles s. Bradley of Provi- dence, R. l., came to this city this morn ing to take charge of his fathers remains which will be removed to Providence this evening. The funeral will be held We'd nesday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Buffalo Brever. Wiu strike.

BUFFALO, April 30.-The employees of the Buffalo breweries have followed the example of their New York brethren, and demanded that only union men be hired, also that the brewers buy their supplies from union con- tractors. They want rise in pay, too, ranging from S14 to S19 week. There are sixteen breweries in Buffalo, employing moro than 1000 men. All of them are affected by the strike, which will take place on Tuesday unless the bosses give way.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30

CHICAGO, April 30.-Mr. Clinton A. Snow den, of The Times, is the originator of a scheme to save bisons that still remain on the plains. It has been ascertained that of the millions. which once roamed on the prairies of the west only seventy-fve or @ hundred remain, and these are located in the extreme southwestern portion of Texas. An expedi- tion is soon to start for Texas to round up there for buffalo. The leading purpose is to perpetuate species of animals which is thor oughly typical of American animal life, one of the controlling ides of the trip being to kill none of the animals while corraling them or after their capture. News of the work of the expedition is to be sent to The Times by car rier pigeons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Soap Works Burned in Woonsocket,

PROVIDENCE, April 30. = The property known as the old Mason soap works in Der non street, Woonsocket, owned and operated by Thomas A. Buell., was destroyed by fire. Only the horses in the barns were saved. The property is taxed for S5, 400, which may rep resent the loss The insurance is $3,0OO, as follows: Insurance Company of North Amer ica, s1 1,5OO; Equitable. s1,50O. The stock was valued at $15, ,OOO, on which the loss is esti- mated at one-half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
The Boy That Never Came,

11Io oOy 1HdI 1(eVeT CdD1es The day had come, the wedding feast was spread, But was not touched The guests went home un. fed. The bride elect wept tears of wrath and shame The bridegroom that she looked for never came. The absent groom, youth of good repute, Had called a boy to bring his wedding suit. Long years have passed, but still, with eyes of flame, He's waiting for that boy that never came.
 Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30

Two Parisians Fight to the Death.
 PARIS, April So.-A duel was fought in the Bois de Boulogne between two prominent art critics named Dupins and Herbert The former received wounds from which he died before being taken from the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Highway Robbery and Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, April So-Two masked men halted the Lakeport stage near Clover dale, Cal, and stole the box of Wells, Fargo x Co. Constable Abraham Crigler and Samuel Allen left Cloverdale on receipt of the news, and overlook the robbers at Profile Rock, in the mountains. One of them shot Csigler through tho heart, killing him Aiken fired, but both the robbers slid down a steep precipice and escaped. A posse has started after them from CloverdaleI The amount of cash stolen is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A %" Fireman Kills a Striker.

GALEsBURG, Ills, April 30.-A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy fireman, named Hed- burg, shot and instantly killed striker named Newell. He also shot George, another striker, in the head, but the latters injuries are pronounced not dangerous. A striking switchman is also said to have been hurt in the affray. Hedburg claims that he did the shooting in self defence, being afraid of the strikers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
BURGLARIoUs POLICEMAN.

Caught Robbing Store that was Guarded
 by Detectives.
 NEW YORK, April 30.-Policeman Pick ard was arrested last night on the charge of extensive burglaries on Nassau street. Shops on that street had complained of various thefts and detectives concealed in one of the stores caught Pickard in the act of stealing. Pickard acknowledged his guilt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30

Brewers and the Central Labor Union.
 NEW YORK, April 30.-At yesterdays Gen. tral Labor union meeting, seventy-nine or ganizations being represented, resolution directing all friends of labor to abstain now and forever from drinking pool beer was adopted, and it was decided to employ the most eminent counsel in America to plead the cause of the locked out brewers before the board of arbitration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Auother Fatal Brush Burning.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., April 3O.-A dispatch to The Herald from Bath says: While Mrs. Louise Hopt, wife of R. Hopt, was burning some brush in the garden Saturday, her clothing caught fire. burning her fatally. She rolled on the ground and jumped into a tub of water to extinguish the flames, but she was burned so badly that she expired soon after She was 5S years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
peath off a can.dian Statesman.

OTTAWA, April 30.-Athanase Gaudet. M. P. for Nicolet, died of dropsy at the Water street hospital yesterday afternoon. He went there Monday, but has been ailing for several months past. The funeral takes place to-day, the body being taken by the Canadian Pacific road to Nicolet. Mir. Gaudet was e Con- servative- Nationalist. He was first returned to parliament in 1884. and again by acclama- tion at the late general election MT. c. 0. Colby, NJ F., deputy speaker, Is seriously A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
The Chippewa River Rising.

Sr. PAUL. April SO-A special from Eau Claire, Wis, to The Dispatch says: The Chip pewa river is nearly fifteen feet above low water mark and still rising. Saw mills are all shut down. It is still raining and the out look is not encouraging.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Ki1led Bin,self wbiie Delirious.

COLUMBUS, O., April 3O.-Rev Charles F. King, pastor of Miller Avenue M. E. church, while in fit of delirium, cut his throat from ear to ear and died instantly. He had been sick with typhoid fever for some weeks past, and during the temporary absence of the nurse he secured razor and accomplished the act of self destruction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A saso, 900 Fire in Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, April 3O.-The buildings Nos. 397 to 405 Bedford avenue, occupied by Edward R. Stover, dry goods merchant, and a large number of small dealers of various kinds, were burned, causing total loss of S25O, ,O00, of which Sl4O,O00 falls on MT. Stover, and the remainder is distributed in small amounts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Bricklayers' Strike.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April 30.-The bricklayers and masons of this city struck to-day for nine hours day. It is ru- 1nhred that the laborers union will also order strike to-m morrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
The Emperor's Condition

1 BERLIN, April S0.-The emperor passed an excellent day. He had no fever, and his cough is now very slight. He is in the best of spirits, land for the first time in a fort night he read for short time. Probably he will go to Potsdam when he becomes little StrOpo-er
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
LATEST TELEGRAPH.
CHICAGO's MORALS.
An Inhuman Fathers Horrible and Un
 natural Crime.
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.

natural Crime.
 CHICAGO, April 30.-Matthew Muehl- burg, master mechanic, in the employ of Andrews & Go, furniture dealers, resides with his wife and three children by a former marriage at 82 Law avenue. Last night he camel me..iintoxicated and en- tered the room where his children slept. Among them was his 13-year-old daughter Eleanor He attempted criminal assault upon her, when the girls screams brought Mrs Muehlburg to the room. With one blow he felled her to the ground and stifing the girls cries again attempted to outrage her. The woman ran to the door to call police man, when her husband seized crowbar and crushed her skull. The woman was taken to the hospital. Muehlburg escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
Capt. Boyton's Long Swim Finished.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Capt. Paul Boy ton, having completed his 500 mile swim down the Ohio river at Evansville, Ind, arrived in this city. Boyton says that for the first time in his life he found that the exertion was too much for him. During the winter he had been engaged in work upon his book, and lack of exercise added so much to his weight that he found it necessary to go into training.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30

Grandfather and Grandson Fatally Burned
 CHATHAM, Ont, April 30.-Edgar Shade, aged 75. and William Mcclellan, his grandson, aged 3N years, were burned to death. They lived on a farm about three miles from Chat ham. and it is supposed they were out burning brush, but how the tragedy happened will never re known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
srrsous. After All.

NNF!OuSe
 Mrs Icathere,ige-Pore fiddle Petey's went en swaIi,red d button doctah
 Dr. Rhuharb-- Well, there's nothing serious about that Mrs irthcre.igNDey yaintl Sposin' tolls yo ,iat 'ie hutton wus tacbed co one ob he's shcess Den whad 70 sayETid BitA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A Noted Crook Arrested in Teron.o.

TORONTO, April 3o.-Detectives arrested a man named John Anderson, alias Foster, alias Reynolds, alias Duchy, in King street boarding house, on telegram received from the chief of police of Chicago to the effect that the prisoner is wanted there on an in- dictment for robbery. The prisoner is said to be one of the most noted crooks on the con- tinent. He will be held pending further pro ceedin0S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
-, ,1aking Heavy Guns.

.=wAsz1NeroN, April so.-It is understood
 that at an early day MT. iRandall will intro duce bill appropriating so.ooo,ooo for the estahi;shment % ii Inn of an army gun factory at the Frankford arssnai for the manufacture of heavy guns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
o,srence S. Loziers Funeral.

NEW YORK, April 30.-The funeral services for the late Mrs. Clemence $. Lozier, M. D., were attended by many distinguished people. Rev. Dr. Newman, of Washington, pro nounced eulogy upon the deceased. The internent was at Greenwood cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
In Desperate Straits.

Tramp to woman)-Can you give me something to eat, madam?
 Woman-Naw; there ain't a thing in tht house; am, besides, I've got couple of let ters to write an no time to bother.
 Tramp (pleadingly)-Madam, let me licl the stamps; I can't starve-New York Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30

Senator Push's Son to be Married.
 PHILADELPHIA, April 30-Miss Bessie Sowden, the only daughter of Congressman Sowden, of Allentown, Pa., will, the first week in May, be married to son of Senator Pugh, United States senator from Alabama. Senator Pugh has fitted up home for the young couple in Washington, where the cere- mony will be performed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
A Willing Mistress.

New Domestic-Just commencing house. keeping, eha
 Young Mistress-Yes, we have been board ing since we were married.
 ''Do you know how to do homework, mum?'
 "No, but I'm willing to learn. ."-Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-30
No Phelps in His.

WASHINGTON, D. o., April 30. = The president to-day nominated Melville w. Fuller of Chicago chief justice of the United States.