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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
THE SECOND GUN A SUCCESS.
A Pennsylvania Product Which Will Revo-
 lutionize Ordnance Manufacture.

A Pennsylvania Product Which Will Revo-
 lutionize Ordnance Manufacture.
 ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb S.-The second test of the steel cast guns took place near the Naval Academy, and, unlike that in the early part of December, the gun successfully stood the test Ten statutory rounds of 4SL pounds each were fired, and the gun was not phased It was cast by the Standard Steel and Casting company of Thurlow, Pa, and is made of open hearth steel The gun which burst in December, and which was cast at Pittsburg, Pa., was made of Bessemer steel The congressional act which called for the tests of these guns provides for third one to be made of crucibie steel, only limited amount of which is cast in this country The gun tested yesterday weighs 13, 125 pounds, is 195 inches long and has 6-inch bore. Its tensile strength is 5000 pounds per square inch, its elongation g per cent. and its elastic limit 40,0O0 pounds per square inch. Before it is placed on board man of war it will be given other tests, and should it withstand them also a revolution will be wrought in ordnance manufacture. The government will pay the Thurlow company s5,55O for the gun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
TRIED TO USE PlNkERTON.

The Times Agent Informed That the
 Agency Was Not In That Business.
 CHICAGO, Feb Civilian A. Pinkerton most emphatically denies that his agency had ever been in the employ of The London Times on the Parnell case. During July, 1887, he said, Maurice Moser, Scotland Yard detect ive called on Robert Pinkerton in New York, saying he was ill search of evidence that would implicate Parnell and others in Eng land in the Phoenix park murders and claimed that certain parties ill this country had in their possession letters written by Par nell and others bearing on this case, which he was anxious to get possession of.
 Among other people whom he wanted to work on was Tynan, known in Ireland as "Number One" This man, he said, was, and had been for some time, a resident of New York. He also mentioned q man named Sheridan, of Colorado, and Patrick Egan, of Lincoln, Neb He solicited the help of the agency, and Robert Pinkerton told Moser the agency would not undertake such work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
THE PROGRAMME CHANGED.
Governor Green Arranging for the Recep- tion of President Harrison When He Passes Over Washington's Route.

Governor Green Arranging for the kecep-
 tion of President Harrison When He
 Passes Over Washington's Route.
 TRENTON, Feb. S.-Governor Green has been in communication with PreSident-elect liar rison in relation to the part he will take in the celebration of the tooth anniversary of the passage of Gen. Washington through New Jersey He has found it best to change ma terially the programme suggested by the state historical societies, which imposed too ardu- ous duties the president. The following committee was appointed by the governor Gen. William J. Sewall, Camden; Gen. Bird Grubb, Edgewater Park; Joseph II. Grier, Elizabeth; Hugh w. Adams, Eliza. beth; Benjamin F. Lee, Trenton; Charles Green, Trenton; Capt. William H. Skirm, Trenton; John J. Toffey, Jersey City: Dr. Charles w. Shields, Princeton; Col. Samuel w. Stockton, Princeton; Dr. Samuel M Hamil, Trenton; Jonathan w. Roberts, Nor ristown; Cortlandt Parker, Newark; F. Vel colt Jackson and Col. Edward H. Wright, Newark; Rev. Dr. Merrill E. Gates, president Rutgers college; Henry $. Janeway, New Brunswick.
 In his letter to the members of the commit tee the governor states that it is found neces- sary to limit the demonstration to the cities of Trenton and Elizabeth. The president will arrive at the bridge. over the Delaware river, opposite Trenton, at 3 o'clock Saturday, | April 2. The governor requests the commit | tee to arrange for a proper escort and parade. | Gen. Harrison will remain in Trenton over | Sunday, and leave direct for Elizabeth by special train Monday morning. In that city a reception will be rendered him. He will then be escorted by parade to the wharf al Elizabethport. The governor also requests the committee to meet at the state Capitol or Monday next at 12 o'clock.
 A number of New Brunswick ladies, wives of prominent Republicans, have given ar order to Charles Schilling, local artist il wax, for a mammoth bouquet of wax hower which they propose to present to the wife O President-elect Harrison on the day of the in auguration. The bouquet will be fashioned out of tuberoses, Mrs. Harrison's favorit' flower. The design will measure forty-tw inches in height, and will weigh twent, l pounds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
LIZ CARON IS A CRANK.
That Is the Cincinnati Opinion of the
 American lnformer.

That Is the Cincinnati Opinion of the
 American lnfcrmer.
 DETROIT, Feb S.-The so called Dr. Beach, now giving evidence before the Parnell com mission at London, is the same man who graduated from the Detroit College of Medi- cine in the class of '72 under the name of Henri Le Caron. He ostensibly came at that time from Wilmington, Ills and was entered on the rolls as a practitioner, having prac- ticed his profession before taking course in Detroit college. He profossed to have been a major in the Union army during the rebellion and participant in the Fcnian raid at Ridgeway, Ont. He left Detroit with the statement that he would practice i'll Illinois,
 While here Le Caron was professedly q great friend of Ireland. City Treasurer Tuite and others here remember him. They say of him: "He was rattlcd headed fellow who was always expressing a desire to blow up England and all her friends. He never made much headway, because hs was crank and trouble maker. He was a regular Col. Sellers in Irish politics, matching impossible schemes, full of blood, thunder and dynamite, and trying to have others join him. We never took any stock in him, and always suspected him to be spy in the pay of the English government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
A SINGULAR EPIDEMIC,
Orphans Attacked by a Disease That Baf-
 hes the Medical Men.

Orphans Attacked by Disease That Baf-
 fies the Medical Men.
 MIFFLINTowN, Pa, Feb. S.-Twenty-f five pupils at the McAllisterville Soldiers Orphans school, eight miles from here, have been at tackled by an epidemic of nervous insanity, and the principal Mir. Sherwood, sent imme- diately for all the neighboring physicians. Dr. Lucien Banks passed the night at the school and administered sedatives.
 To reporter he said that eight of the boys are better, but that the affection that at tackled them furnished anothery mystery for the medical authorities to solve. Seventeen are still ailing, and though relieved from the nervousness are dull and lethargic, as though recovering from an administration of morphine.
 1T am absolutely nonplussed,n said Dr. Banks, land can attempt no diagnosis of the trouble When asked one boy to tell me what my pocket knife was he called it a lizard and another corrected him, saying it was g tadpole Others misnamed every ordinary article that was shown them, and many of them constantly picked imaginary things from off my coat. All are affected alike, and strangely enough the girls of the institut ion have escaped altogether"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
CONDENSED NEWS.

A sharper has been working fashionable New York boarding houses by representing himself as a German count and the nephew of Steinway, the piano man, Carl Schurz or some other eminent German citizen. He would engage swell apartments and never re- turn to occupy them The victims instituted inquiry and found that the party represented as his uncle knew nothing of him. He has been arrested. It is supposed his object was robbery.
 Mir. Wanamaker, it is said, has abandoned his trip to Europe.
 w. J. Gibson, a we'll known insurance man of Buffalo, took a Turkish bath and played several games of cards with other bathers, seeming in good spirits. Suddenly he got up, took a horse pistol and shot himself dead Business troubles is supposed to be the cause.
 The Athletics have arranged to play a sec ond game with the Bostons in Philadelphia, April II. The arrangement of this contest insures two games being played between the Philadelphia and Brooklyn clubs,
 George Dillon, who murdered his mistress, L4ottie Lyons, at Albany, N. Y., on Jan. 1, pleaded guilty in the second degree, and was sentenced to Dannemora prison for life. Henry Lindmann, who killed his son, was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to Dannemora for life.
 A. T. McClintock's handsome residence or River street, Wilkesbarre, was partially burned The loss on building and furniture will reach $7,0O0
 Jailkeeper Wagner, of the Milford, Pa., jail | discovered that two of his prisoners Alber l Rruner and George Rhodes, had escaped by saving off two iron bars from their eel | windows. They were indicted for burglary committed last December, at Pond Eddy, N Y | Governor Bullzely has, by general orders accorded all regular military organization of other states permission to enter and pas through Connecticut en route to and from the inanguratlon at Washington and tn coming centennial celebration In New York l This makes it unnecessary for each organiza ton to make direct request for permission
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
NEWS OF OUR NElGABORS.
Happenings of Interest in Several States
 Briefly Chronicled.

Happenings of Interest in Several States
 Briefly Chronicled.
 Miss Emma Althouse, who has become fam ous as ''the Attica sleeper" has awakened from her last trance, which lasted thirty-tive days, and after a few hours again fell into a trance.
 The New York State Anti-Saloon Republi. can league elected the following officers: President, Hon. Noah Davis; secretary, Frank Moss: treasurer, Alexander S. Bacon; vice presidents, Col. E. P. Hill, O. H. War ren, D. D., D. E. Pope, Hon. John I. Platt.
 Simon Bros. trunk factory burned at New wark, N. J. Loss, s6O,00O
 Clarence Steele, aged Is, was caught in the machinery of his fathers laundry in Jersey City and both his legs were crushed so as to render amputation necessary.
 A. T. Secor, ex-book keeper and cashier ot the American District Telegraph company of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to six bills of in- dictment charging him with etnbe4zlelnents from the company aggregating s1. ,C00. He was sentenced to three years in the peniten- tiary.
 Manager Powers and his assistant, Mr. Burnham of Worcester, are in Connecticut attending to the affairs of tho proposed clubs in New Haven and Hartford. Before leaving Philadelphia Manager Powers said that i, was now quite certain that Wilkesbarre Scranton, New Haven and Hartford would be the clubs to be admitted to the league tt fill the existing vacancies.
 Steamer Pequot, Capt Appleby, iron Providence for New York, experienced rougf weather when off Corntield, the sea break ing completely over her, carrying away thu guard on the port bow, which let the water in on her cargo Her headlight was washed away and other minor damage was done She put in at New London for temporary repairs
 The final hearing on the Saxton electora reform bill was given by the judiciary com mittee at Albany. Hon. Bourke Cockral made an eloquent and earnest speech agains the bill. He said the proposed system wa English. Our present system was as.sneal perfection as could be attained. Wheeler H Peckham, Louis F. Post and others supported the bill.
 The trial of Mike Rizzello, for the murde of Paymaster Mcclure, has begun at Wilkes barre. There was such disorderly crowt around the court house that the entire polio force had to be used ill preserving order. 4 jury was obtained after four hours work and the court adjourned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
LIE CARON, THE INFORMER
He Continues His Evidence
 Against the Irish.
sOME FACTS CONCERNING HIM.

He Tells His Story We'll, but Nobody
 Seeras to Believe Bim-Contradicted by
 Parties Concernet-Incidents of His
 Career in the West.
 LONDON, Feb. S.-Upon the resumption of the sitting of the Parnen commission the wit ness Beach, alias Le Caron made a correction in the testimony. He said it was Boyton whom he saw at the Philadelphia convention in 1883, and not Sheridan, as he testified The latter only arrived in America i.s 1881.
 Attorney General Webster read portion of the constitution of the ''U. S." Beach ex- plained the symbols standing for s.-Iretary and treasurer, the secretary's being a double square with one right angle placed over the other, while the treasurer's was q cross. In March, 1884, witness attended a district con- vention of the ''U. S., where he saw Sullivan and Lomasney.
 Attorney General Webster asked the wit ness what service Lomasney had rendered that the brotherhood should support his fam fly. Witness explained that convention of the reunited sections now known as the "U B., was held in June, 1888, when delegate from Detroit, where the widow of Lomasney lived introduced the subject
 Sir CharleSs Russell asked the court whether this was evidence against the Palnelhtes. Attorney General Webster held that these 1 organizations were really all one, and that the evidence was admissible because Egan, Sheridan and others were directly connected with the l. R. B. and I. U. B.
 Sir Henry James also contended that the witness alleged conversation with Parnell | made his evidence admissible Parnel had fn6 tha win tn lf, when he arrived in America, and it had been | proved that the request was carried out l Sir Charles Russell said that the attorney 1 generals theory made Parnen and his asso- 1 ciates affected by the actions of the U. B. or the B. c. to the end of time. Nh.. Reid said that the attorney general, before proving 1 proceedings in America against the Parnell ties, should produce more definite evidence oI the arrangement and conduct of the con 1 spiracy, and ill spirit other than that il which the evidence had so far been rendered It was not sufficient to show conversation | innocent in themselves without proving l guilty knowledge of such object as was con | templated.
 Attorney General Webster said he ha, never been prepared to suggest that Mir Par | nell or other members of parliament were per l sonally connected with murderous outrages
 He did not contend that MT. Parnell and hi associates planned murders, but that they ha, allied themselves intimately with the l. R. B and availed themselves of its money. Know
 ing the character of the l. R. B., they con
 tinued their alliance with it after most dis
 tinct and positive notice.
 The court decided to admit the evidence O
 the ground that the U. B. and the Clan-na
 Gael and the l. R. B. were practically tn
 same body and united, the members of one be
 ing interchangeable upon the others
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
PRICE TWO CENTS.
be used as draperies and are arways

be used as draperies and are aiways beautiful.
 The moire or brocade for evening dresses can cost $50 a yard, if desired. but saw some pink and white, blue and white, white and gold color and many other lovely patterns quite handsome enough for grand occasions for SIPS a yard yesterday. Made up with tulle or net, they look every whit as rich as the others One pure white brocade was perfectly beautiful. They can even be bought cheaper i'll a week or so, as they will be then 'broken lots"
 x*x
 For young ladies who want only one party dress, and that also to be one which they can wear afternoons as well as evenings, cashmere, yelling or silk warp henriettas are the most suitable and valuable material to use. Cashmere in fine qualities costs about 7o cents, and eight yards is an abundant quantity. A little India silk, surah or crepe de chine makes the trimming, with a yard or so of lace and a few bows of ribbon. Ten dollars will buy everything for such dress, and pattern, such as can be easily procured, will help the young girl to obtain a costume as dainty and be- coming as could be found.
 The new India silks are now in such exquisite colors and delicate patterns that they are more desirable than ever before. They cost from 75 cents to S1 per yard, and it would require full fif- teen yards for an entire dress, as it Is but twenty-four inches wide, while the wool goods are forty-four to fifty-four inches wide.
 Dresses for homo made of India silk are mostly made in Empire style, or in some rather plain manner. Ribbons, and bands of plush or velvet, are often used to trim them, but they are really far prettier and more elegant quite plain. Skirts are folded in at the top and over- handed on to the waist in the old style in the most of the home dresses, in all of them in fact, where it can be done. | The ginghams and sateens show new beauties with every new opening, the exquisitely soft and lace effects being the most sought for. The delicate tints are harmonious and attract by their refine ment, while what goods there are in deeper colorings are rendered beautiful by the peculiarities of their patterns. Thus far, ginghams, plaid, striped and lace effects, sateens, colored piques, challies: mousseline de laines and soft challie silk and India silks are the chosen summer goods, to the exclusion of percales tr worked mulls of former seasons. There will be. of course, many white muslin negligees and ether white dresses and some white lace dresses, but thin, washable goods will be confined to the lovely lace stripe ginghams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
A Jury of Women May Decide.

PITTsBURa, Feb. s.-A jury of women, which was permitted under the old common law, but which has not been known for more than two centuries, will probably be i'm paneled to adjudicate on the claim of a cer- tain Miss Mitchell to the estate of Thomas Sheehan, of this city Sheehan had daugh- ter who was placed in convent when child, and who, it was 'afterward reported, had died. Sheehan died some time ago, leav- ing an estate of.$50, 900, and Miss Mitchell laid claim to the estate his lost daughter. A number of other women put in their claims, but all-e1cept Miss Mitchell were rejected as false claimants She was identified by her mother through birth mark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
WATERBURY CONN, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 18s9
PRINCE RUDOLPH AND HIS LOVE.
Alleged Trac Story of Their Romantic
 Death Together.

AiieSeu Ific story or Their Romantic
 Death Together.
 VIENNA, Feb. S.-The following is pub lished as the authentic details regarding the death of Grown Prince Rudolph. Archduke Rudolph had paid court to the beautiful Baro- ness Marie Vetsera for four months, and it is stated that Countess Wallersee Larisch, a niece of Empress Elizabeth, encouraged the haison. Baroness Marie had a romantic and nervous temperament, and was devoted to Rudolph. The pair started in a closed car riage, drawn by two horses, on the 2Sth of January for Meyerling. They spent the next day together, and on the morning of the 3Oth were found dead in the princes bed Marie was shot through the forehead, and Rudolph as already described. It is evident that the guilty couple resolved to die together The coverlet of the bed was strewn with flowers. The body of the baroness was taken secretly from the chateau to the gamekeeper's cottage and was removed from thence for burial The Vetsera family left Vienna on Saturday for Venice, where they will probably hereafter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
Dr, Maharneke Denies C

PIrTsBURa, Feb. s.-The investigation into the charges preferred by James McPhillamy, prisoner, against Dr. Maharneke, the sus- pended hospital steward of the Riverside penitentiary, was resumed. Nearly the entire afternoon was occupied in hearing the closing testimony of the prosecution. Dr. Maharneke cross-e1amined the witnesses. No testimony was offered other than to more firmly estab- lish the charges. When the prosecution rested Attorney B. c. Chrysty was granted the privilege of ,eross-e1amining witnesses for McPhillamy. Dr. Maharneke positively re- fused to go on the stand until Attorney Chrysty withdrew from the case. In his tes- timony the doctor emphatically denied all of the charges made against him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08

One of the prettiest house dresses for . young girl that have seen this season has the back cut like 8 redingote, and is of dove gray cashmere. There are three large crochetted buttons set on each side over an accordion pleating of cream white China crape, and down each side from neck to feet is a band of cream white felt braided with silver cord. The sleeves are flowing and open slightly over crepe bishop sleeves, and full vest fills in the front. The pointed collar and pointed girdle are both braided with silver cord, and six more crochet buttons decorate the waist of the redingote.
 Hair dressing has undergone quite 8 change, and that suddenly. The old fashioned chatelaine braids are often seen, and while some dress their hair very high on the head, the majority spread it out more all over the head, and little curls, thick and natural, peep out among the puffs and braids along the back of the neck and behind the ears.
 For evening loose braids or long twisted loops twined with small flowers are very fashionable for young ladies, while elder ones have jeweled pins and stars here and there, as we'll as flowers. Fillets and Grecian effects are also seen. For bridal coiffure nothing could be more charming than the one given with this letter, and which shows close spray of orange blossoms set in among the puffs upon the top of the head. The hair is not brought down so low over the forehead, and scarcely ever is a young lady seen now with her hair simply banged.
 The hair falling over the brow Is 1 curled, and with thinner, more natural effect. Elderly ladies wear fronts which wave from the parting with not moro than one or two curls at the middle. Some affect the Grecian knot low in the neck, but 1t is becoming to but few. There were many more things to say, but like the Duchess, shall have to con-
 tinue them in our next, hoping that the
 readers will live through the awful sus- l pense. OLIVE HARPER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
DEATH OF A STATE SENATOR.
Henry s. Taylor, of Philadelphia, Stricken
 After a Brief Illness.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-After only four days illness State Senator Henry s. Taylor died at his home, }, ,473 Memphis street. Sen ator Taylor was counsel for John Ruhl and came from Harrisburg on Wednesday last to attend the trial of the ex-counciinan. What seemed but slight touch of pneumonia made its appearance on Saturday, and on Monday, against his physicians advice, MT. Taylor accompanied his wife on trip to Chestnut street. Shortly after his return home the second attack seized him, and he died within two days.
 MT. Taylor was admitted to the bar in 1882, and has been assistant city solicitor for five years. For nine years he wieldei strong in fuencc among the Republicans of the Eighth senatorial district, from which he was sent to the state legislature in November, 1sSt, by a large majority. He favorite with al! the leaders of his party. and batle fair to de velop into more than loca! prominence as a ,,Olitician
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-08
New YOrks LeSiSIature.

ALBANY, Feb. S.-Mr. Crosby offered an amendment to his state prison bill requiring the superintendent to report the proportion of prisoners who are or can be supplied with work under the existing law. An amend ment to the Ives pool bill makes it unlawful to sell, make or register French pools or bets by bookmaking. Gen. Curtis; introduced his high license blll in the assembly. Bills were introduced providing for commissioner of statistics of crime and pauperisn, to be nom- mated by the governor and confirmed by the senate; prohibiting the sale of beef, mutton, veal or lamb, Unless slaughtered in the state, until it is inspected by the local boards of haa1th