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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
SUMMARY OF ALL THE SPORTS.
Horse Racing, Baseball Games and Other
 

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 30.-First race. purse $500, for 2-year-olds, five and half furlongs; Tessa K. first, Minnie Palmer second, Fiddiehead third; time, l:1215. Sec ond race, purse $350, for horses that have not won since July 20, one mile; Cruiser first, Harry Glenn second, Jaubert third; :; time, l:4315 Third race, purse S40O, mile and furlong: Climax first, Business second, Red Prince third; time, 1:59 Fourth race, purse $500, three-quarters of a mile dash ; Nero first, Miss Mouse second Perkins third {; time, l:l7l5
 GRAvEsEND, L. l., Aug. 3O.-First race. three-quarters of a mile; King Crab first, Sam Harper, Jr., second, Little Minch third i; time, l;15. Second race, one mile; Judge Murray first, Aretino second, Roi dor third {; time, 1:43la. Third race, mile and an eighth {; Kingston and Yum Yum dead heat for first place, Terra Gotta third; time, l 1:562 Fourth race, mile and an eighth; Los An ge!es first, Bella B. second, Prose third time, 1:5S4. Fifth race, tive-eighths of a mile, Longstreet first, Hector second, Ripton third; time, 1.o3s4. Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth ; Lila May first, Lottie Wall second, Boaz third time, 1:4934. THE SPIDER" ARRESTED.
 SARATOGA. N. Y., Aug 3O-Ike Weir, the "Belfast Spider" was arrested last night at
 
 t.r a... for a purse cl >,,.. Stone es,.tu,,i.
 WEDESpAYa h,S&BAI.L GAMES.
 At New Y"rN-Nyw York, l; Boston, 2 Hits: New York, !; boston, 7 Errors: New York, I; Boston, 1. Batteries: Keefe and Ewing, Sanders and Kelly.
 At tWashington-Was ashington, ,; Philadel- phia, 5 Hits: Washington, $; Philadelphia, 5. Errors: Washington, 6; Philadelphia, B. Batteries: Whitney and Mack, Gleason and Shriver
 At Chicago-Chicago, ?; Pittsburg, f Hits: Chicago, S; Pittsburg, 13 Errors: Chicago. 1; Pittsburg, ? Batteries: Baldwin and Daly, Calvin and Miller.
 At Detroit-Detroit, l5; Indianapolis, l. Hits: Detroit, IS; Indianapolis, g. Errors: Detroit, 0; Indianapolis, 8 Batteries: Conway and Bennett, Shreve and Buckley.
 At Philadelphia-First gsame-Athletic, $; Louisville, 1. Hits: A,h.e;lc, 13; Louisville, 6. Errors: Athletic, }; Louisville, f. Bat teries: Wevhing and Towns nd, Hecker and vile, o. Hits: Athletic, 13; Louisville, ? Errors: Athletics, 6; Louisville, 6 Batteries: Mattmore and Cunning, Ramsey and Kerins.
 At RocheSter-RocheSter 6; Buffalo, g. Hits: Rochester, 10; Buffalo, '. Errors: Rochester, I; Buffalo, f Batteries: Toole and Mckeough, Tanning and Welsh.
 At Troy-Troy, 3; Hamilton, 5. Hits: Troy, T. Hamilton, '. Errors: Troy, II; Hamil- ton, 6. Batteries: Pagan and Banning Jones and Thayer.
 At tSyracuse-SyracuSe, $; London, l. Hits Syracuse, 12; London, 6 Errors: Syracuse, O.; London, 2. Batteries: Murphy and Walker, Husted and Kinslow
 At Albauy-Albany, 3; Toronto, s. Hits 1har a Toronto, s. Batteries: Downey and Week becker, Weidman and Oldfeld
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Valuable Cargo of Furs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 30.-The Alaska Commercial company's steamer St. Paul ar rived from Ounalaska with 100000 seal skins, the seasons catch on St George and St. Paul islands; also number of other skins and furs, the aggregate value being about $2,OO0, 900. She reports the revenue cutters Thetis and Bear in the Arctic and all on board of them we'll They have made no seizures, though the company claims that several British schooners have been trespass- ing within the limits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Trying to Corner Fruit.

MONTREAL, Aug. 30.-Wholesale fruit dealers have formed a combination to i'm port a certain number of carloads of peaches direct from the growers in Delaware instead of from dealers in New York, as heretofore, thus sewing the commission of New York dealers. This scheme is thought to be an in- direct move toward a corner in the general fruit market, and if the peach combination works we'll combination on other fruits may be expected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Bravery of Big Men.

In an article on courage in The Fortnightiy Review Lord Wolseley contradicts the idea that little men are braver than big men. One of the very bravest he ever knew was 6 feet inches. Among the nations he singles out Turkey with special praise for her fight ing qualities: "Among all the great armies of the world, none is composed of a finer or braver fighting material than that of Tur- key. The early life, the training, laws, man. ners, customs and, above all, the ligion of the Turk combine to make him the most for midable of soldiers. .n-New York Sun. <''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Col. Insersoll Delights the saratogians.

publican ratification III ,eting was held in the Casino last night. Nearly 1000 people crowded the auditorium. Col. Robert G. Ingersol was received with rouSing enthu- siasm, and male brilliant address in re- viewing the issues of the campaign. Speak ing of protection ho saii; "A country that raises and sells raw material will always be poor and ignorant, and country that manufactures what it raises. and allows its brains to go into partnership with it's hands, will become intelligent and rich" The speech abounded in flights of eloquence and humorous sallies, and was cordially ap- Dlauied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Killed His Man and Lost His Bride.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 30.-Charles H. Jackson, of Albuquerque, N. M, married the sister of George Lee Monday, against the latter's wishes, he charging that Jackson was an ex-convict. Tuesday morning the two met on the street, when Lee abused Jackson roundly and finally fired at him. Jackson then drew his revolver and also fired Lee sent two more bullets after Jackson and then staggered into saloon and fell dead A large artery in the chest had been severed. Jackson was exonerated, but his bride of . day has left him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Chinese FreemaSOnR.

CHICAGO Aug. SO.-Thirteen Chinese were initiated into the mysteries of Chinese Free masonry at the lodge rooms of Chin Mon Yeck lodge. The Chin Mon Yeck lodge comprises nearly 509 members, and is growing rapidly. There are lodges in all the principal cities, and the Yee Tong Hong company of San Francisco is the recognized head. The order was established about twelve years ago, and now has membership exceeding 15O GOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
General Markets.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-FLOUR-Closed fairly active and steady; fine, S2.O593.1O; supernne, $2.7003.40; Minnesota extra, S. 1085.50 city mill extra, S4S5GD5. 10, for West Indies. Southern flour moderately active and strong; common to fair extra, $304.
 wHEAT-Options were fairly active and ir- regular. In the early dealings prices strong, but subsequently, weakened, closing at a slight advance Spot lots closed dull, but firm, at pre- vious prices Spot sales of No 1 hard at $1 061S; Mo- red winter, S1.01D1.02; No. 8 do, 97c.; No. i red state, S1 .041a; No do., S1.0S15: No. red winter, Sept. S1OoA; do., Oct, $1.01A; do., Dec, $1 1.08ss.
 CORN-Options were dull and easier. Spot lots closed closed weak and slightly lower. Spot sales of No. 2 mixed at 5S1aQ154c.; No. 2 mixed, Sept 544c.; do, Oct, 5415c.; do., Dec. 51S4c.
 OATS-Options were firm and fairly active for all but August, which closed 13c. lower Spot lots closed firm and 15 to 1c. higher. Spot sales of No 1 white state at 45c.; No. do., 441Sc. j; Mo- mixed, Aug. 39Nc.; do., Sept, 301ac,; do., Oct, S0S4c.
 PORK-Quiet, but firm; 1-year-old mess, $142 01450.
 LARD-was fairly active and firm; Sept, S964@975; Oct, $9.4509.55; Nov, $S.679S.S5.
 SUGAR-Raw dull and featureless. Centrifu- gal 3-16c. Refined firm; cut loaf and crushed, 8Mc: cubes, 734075Sc.; powdered, 7S4DT5sc. | granulated, 9-16c; mold A, 79sc.; confectioners' A. 7-16@714c.; coffee A standard, S-16c.; cof. fee off A, 63406 13-16c,; white extra c, 69s@ 7-16c extra c, 7-16@e 916c: c, 3-1606 5!6c. {; yellow, 60l6 1-16c
 BUTTER-Steady; eastern creamery 2l02Sc :; western creamery, 20@22c.
 CHEESE-Steady; New York chedoar, $40 9c.; western flat, 714c.
 EGGS-Steady; fresh eastern drsts, 16I&(019c. 1; western firsts, 1S6D1S1&c.
 CoTToN-Spot closed l1kc. higher; middlipg uplands. 1ozsc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Thurman to Sneak fin New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. S0.-Allen Cranberry Thurman, the Old Roman, will tell the Dem ocrats of this city the truth about the tariff at Madison Square garden, on Thursday evening, Sept. 6. The meeting will be under the auspices of the National Democratic Campaign committee, and it is probable that some New York Democrat of national repu- tation, such as August Belmont or Eugene Kelly, will preside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Convention of Christian Workers.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3O.-A three days con- sention of Christian workers was begun in Farwsq hall, under the auspices of the Evangelizatioa society, of Chicago, of which D. l.. Moody Is president The convention was called for the purpose of discussing the proper means to arouse church and indi- vidual interest in city eyangelization and foreign missionary work Three sessions will be held daily, at which addresses will be made and papers read, etc. There will also be prayer service from noon until 1 o'clock nl, Iau
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
run sachels Fun of stolen Money.

READING, Mich, Aug. 3O.-Banker Wal dron, who wrecked three banks, stole be- tween $500, 900 and $500, 900, and then eloped with Mrs, Bidwell, whom he virtually bought from her husband, is in Windsor, Canada. A despatch from there says that Waldron has two sachels tillod with money, which he carries wherever he goes When in the dining room the sachels are placed by his chair Lawyer Atkinson, who represents the defaulter, and Cashier Northrup, of the broken bank of this place, visited Detroit It is thought they had a conference with WaldroO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
The Oceanic Not to Blame.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S0.-The British court of inquiry into the collision between the steamers Oceanic and City of Chester, by which fifteen persons lost their lives, have examined the officers of the Oceanic and attributed the disaster to the fact that the Chester was caught in a strong tide and forced across the bows of the Oceanic The officers and men of the Oceanic are compli- mented on the discipline maintained at the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Celebrated Her Centennial.

SPRINGFIELD, Vt, Aug. SO.-The Tooth birthday of Mrs. Lucinda Fletcher was cele- bsated yesterday, reception being held in the church, which was attended by relatives and townspeople. Mrs Fletcher is ip good health, and retains all her faculties Five of her eleven children are living, also fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, Hon. George F. Fletcher, is post master at Chester, Vt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
The Penalty of Poor Work.

NEW YORK, Aug 3O.-The committee on finance of the aqueduct commission reported to the commission that in their opinion con- tractors Brown, Howard & Go. and O'Brien & Clark have been paid much more than they were entitled to under their contracts, and recommend that the amount of $550, 722 which has been withheld on account of alleged defective work be permanently with held, pending an inquiry into the matter by the corporation counsel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Taken from Prayer Meeting and Hanged.

BELLEFoNTAINE, Mjss.., Aug. 80. - On Saturday night negro known as Pony Poe forced an entrance into the residence of Mrs Blisset, widow, and assaulted her, her young daughtS, and the daughter of a neighbor, aged l4 years, first choking them into insensibility. The next day the sheriff and posse arrested Poe at a prayer meet ing, where be was taking a prominent part in the services. While the sheriff's posse was en route ro jai' with the prisoner the next day mob of 300 men overpowered the officers and took the negro to the scene of his crime, where they hanged him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
All Rather Comfortably Fixed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30-Charles Crock CTS will appoints the widow as executrix and disposes of an estate worth something over $25, ,250,0 ,0D as follows: Real estate, g, 800, 900; stocks and bonds, s12, ,OOO OO0: ac- counts, $1 300, 900; promssory notes, $s, 800, : GOO; cash, $500, 0,0O0, half of which goes to the widow, including the residences in San Fran cisco and Sacramento, and the other half is divided among the three sons and one daugh- ter, with provision for other relatives and for family servants.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Canada's Cabinet Discuss the Message

OTTAWA, Aug. 30.-The retaliation ques- tion will be discussed by the cabinet at 8 meeting here Saturday. Sir John Mac donald, premier, is expected to arrive to-day. Sir Adolphe Caron returned last night. Hons. Foster and Tupper return Saturday. Every member of the cabinet will probably be at the meeting with the exception of the Hon. Mir BOWeu
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Bands Fight . Musical Duel.

DUBLIN, Aug. 3O.-The Cork band, which has been in attendance at the Irish exhibition in London, and which gained notoriety by refusing fo play "God Save the Queen" re- turned to Cork yesterday. An ovation was given the band on their arrival at Queens town and also at Cork. The band on board the English warship in Queenstown harbor played God Save the Queen" as the Irishmen passed, but the latter struck up God Save Ireland" and drowned their opponents music
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Honors Conferred on Treat

Honors Conferred Treaty Nesotiators.
 LONDON, Aug. 30.--Sir Charles Tupper, Canadian minister of finance, has been ere ated a baronet; Sir Lionel s, Sackville West, British minister to Washington, has been presented with the grand cross O; St Michael and St. George, and Messrs. Bergne, Thompson and Winter are made knights commanders of St. Michael and St. George In recognition of their services in framing the fisheries treaty lately rejected by the Ameri- can SanafA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Cruel Eviction at woodford.

DUBLIN, Aug. 30-A force of soldiers and police evicted five families from the estate of Lord Clanricarde, at Woodford. An aged sick woman was dragged from her house and placed on the roadside. English visitors to Woodford, who witnessed the evictions, car ried the woman to place of shelter and ex- pressed their feelings In strong language Ten persons were arrested for resistance and interference. The Parnell defense fund re- ceived subscriptions amounting to &10o at Waterford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
New Way to Evade the Contract Labor La

HALIFAX, N s., Aug. 3o.-The Portuguese brigantine Neptune, from Fayal, Azores, for Boston, put in here ten days ago osten- sibly for water, but it is learned that she landed fifty-six Portuguese women immi- grants, who were forwarded by rail to their destination, thus evading the American law, which would have prevented the landing of the women at Boston. The women are all engaged under contract to enter service in the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Dervishes Defeated.

CAIRO, Aug. SO.-A party of dervishss. numbering 500, recently attacked an Egyp- tian fort near Wady Halfa, capturing a pcr- tion of the works. Achievements arrived from Wady Halfa and the Egyptians rs- pulsed the dervishes, killing 100 of them, The Egyptian loss was sixteen killed and twentv-seven wounded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
A Quiet Convention.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. 30.-The twelfth annual convention of the Empire State Deaf Mute association was called to order in the common council chamber. Professor F. L. Seliney, of Rome, president of the associa- tion, occupied the chair. Seventy-fve deaf mutes from various parts of the state were present when the president announced the session Opened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
MT. SDreckelS Escaped.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3O.-The "Overland Flier" on the Union Pacific road was wrecked at KimbalI, Neb,, by broken rail. Three sleeping cars, one of them occup rd by Claus Spreckels, the Sugar King" rolled down an embankment. Spreckels escaped, but three passengers were seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Great Horse Show,

RUTLAND, Vt, Aug. 30-The attendance at the exhibition of the Vermont Association of Road and Trotting Horse Breeders is esti- mated at over 10000, and the exhibition has never been excelled in this coun- try There are over COG horses on the ground, all bred or owned in Vermont. Prominent horsemen are here from all over Il Ia cNlntrE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Lily Will Sail With Freddie.

NEW YORK, Aug. 30. - Mir. Frederick Gebhard did not sail for Europe last Tues day, as announced he having delayed his ocean trip till Saturday next so as to accom- pany Mrs Langtry, who it is now stated has abandoned the Californian trip and will sail for England on Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
A Large Compress Burned.

RALEIGH, N. G., Aug 30.-A large com press at Charlotte, owned by the Charlotte Compress compsny, was burned, The fire is believed to have been of incendiary origin. Less, $50, GOO; insurance, $2o, 900 on building and machinery. James L. Harway, of New York. is nra~'5sut of the compress company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
A Mothers Terrible Discovery.

BUTTE, M. T., Aug. So.-Two young sons of David Morgan were playing in the barn by themselves at Browns Gulch, when their mother heard cries, and on hurrying out to the barn found that the whole interior was in blaze. Both were burned to death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30

LAKE PLACID. " " t.-. =. .. partridge shooting, Dania O'C n.to. as- sistant United ates iii 3rict attorney. of New York city, accidentally shot John Shev, his guide It is feared tina; Shey cannot re- cover Shey made a statement exonerating Mir OConnel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Robert Garrett ImnroXed.

RINGwooD, Aug. 30-Mr. Robert Gar rett's condition was reported to be somewhat improved. The most favorable symptom in Mir Garrett's case is that he rests we'll dur ing the night. This favorable symptom has been noticed since MT. Garrett's arrival at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Drowned While in n Fit.

PEEKsK1LL, N. Y, Aug 5O-The body of Frederick w. Phillips, aged 1S of this place, was found in Annsville creek, Young Phil lips went to the creek to fish, and while seated on a small bridge was seized with fit and fell overheard and was drowned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Champion Patriarchs.

UTICA, N. T.. Aug. S0.-In the Patri- archs' militant competitive drill Canton Buffalo won the first prize; Canton Ridgely, wstertown, the second, and Canton Under wood, Watertown, the third
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
MT. Elaine Attacks the Mills Bill

CALAIS, Me, Aug 30.-Hon. James G. Blaine spoke on political issues to an audience of 5000 people. He opened his remarks with an attack upon the Mills bill, which he said might as we'll be called bill to destroy the material interests of Maine, and to open American markets to Canada without con- Si5aratioD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30

NEW ORLEANS, Aug, 30.-The tugboat Charley Wood, valued at Sl0,00o and owned by Wood, Schneider & Co.,, of Pittsburg, sank nine miles below Donaldsonville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Objects to a Colored Daughter-in-law

UbJects to A O"I"feu IauEhter-ln-IhW.
 MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., Aug. 30.-Proceed- ings for divorce will be DeSun in the chan cery court by he father oi George Tomilson, the young man who married Man. Lee, a colored girl, at this place a few days ago It is alleged that young Tomilson was forced into the marriage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
MIR. GoRMAN'S DEFENSE.

He Accounts for Alleged Excess et
 $95, ,OOO, 900 in Expenses.
 WASHINGTON, Aug 30.-After the transac- tion of some routine business ill the senate Mir. German took the floor in defense ot the administration. He expressed amazement at the statement made by MT. Allison Tuesday, showing a difference of S95, 100000 Of ex- psnditures by the government in favor Of Mr. Arthur's administration as against MT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
New York Money and rrnduce Market
 Quotations.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29-Mone c,oscd at 11a per cent, the lowest rate. The highest laJe was ? per cent. Exchange closed steady; posted rates 4.S516@4. .S>lt; actual rates +."434 IC4.65 for 50 days and 4.S7a. GG4, & for demand. Governments closed steady; currency Gs, 12J bid; Is, coup, 12Sls bid; 4l9s, do., 10734 bid
 Pacific railroad bonds closed follows: Union frsts, 1l3Gl116; Union land grants, 1O311O6; Union sinking funds, l20@12S; Centrals, 113GD116.
 The stock market fairly active. Prices went steadily up during the morning. and at noon were up Is to 114 per cent from the opening. The sales for the day amounted to 257, ,160 shares
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
No Yellow Fever at Fernandini.

that Mir. Meriwether died here of yellow fever is untrue. His death was caused by typhoid fever. There is no apprehension
 felt that the fever will gain an entrance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-30
Weather Indications.
TRADE OU-L..-T IN.

Fair, followed ty cooler westerly yS,u6S
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-12-07

herents Of Tamasese at Atna, and succeeded
In capturing the outposts after two days
fighting. Hundreds OF the combatants were
killed.
COPENHAGEN was brilliantly Illuminated
in honor of the Princess of Wales. who,
with her daughters, departed for England
after paying a visit to her father, the
King of Denmark.
News has been received of the laundering
OF seven icebound sailing vessels In the Sea OF
Azov. The crews of the il-fated boats
managed to reach Taganrog. Russia, after
severe suffering. They were all frost oltten-
HERR Won LEvETzow conservative has
been elected President of the German Relch-
stag by a vote of 271 out OF q total or 2oI
ballots recorded
A SERIOUS revolution has broken out In
Venezuela General Creaspo, supported by
General Sergio Camargo, has landed in the
East with an army of five thousand men.
IL HERTENSTETN, President of Switzerland,
has had his right leg amputated- The opera
ton was necessary because of disease OF the
arteries.
NICARAGUA has accepted the United States
Governments invitation TO join the proposed
conference of American Republics on Octo-
Der g. 1889.
MACKIE s. Co.'s steamer NewbGrgh, OF
Leith, Scotland, while on a voyage from
Grangemouth to Aarhuus with coal, foun-
dered in the North Sea. Sixteen persons
were drowned and one was rescued and landed
in Norway
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-12-07
The Tenth Census.

The publication of the twenty
volume of the Tenth Census Report, which
has just been issued, completes the most
elaborate work of the kind ever under
taken in the world. The taking of the
tenth census was provided for by an act
of Congress approved March 3, 1879, appro-
priating $4,000, 900 for the work On
April l of that year Francis A. Walker a
professor of Yale College, was appointed su-
perintendent of the census, and ne remained
in charge of the bureau until November 8,
1881, when he was succeeded by C. W. Sea-
ton, who had been his chief clerk By the
act of March 3, 1885, the bureau was abol-
ished, and its work brought to close by Mr.
Wardle, detailed by the Secretary of the In
terror. The report complete includes twenty
two volumes, in addition to which there
was a preliminary volume giving ia
bies of population, and compendium of
two quarto volumes of 1772 pages The
whole report makes library of 10, 304 pages
and cost, exclusive of printing, engraving,
and binding, 81 S53, $50, or 6S-lO0 cents per
capita of population in 1850, a less relative
cost than any similar publication ever issued
The appropriation for printing, engraving,
and binding 81 ,O1S, l16.