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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A STARTLING STORY
Dead MT. MOOre's Wife Bought
 Poison by the Pound.
HE WAS HER THIRD HUSBAND.
Mrs. Moore and Her Brother Now Being
 Tried for Murder.

A Sensational Trial in the Springfield.
 Mass, Court-Medical Experts Testify
 to Finding Five Ounces of Poison in the
 Dead Mans sromach-He Was sick Hut
 Twenty-Four Hours.
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. S.-The in- quest in the Wilbraham poisoning case, which is now being held in this city be- fore Judge Copeland, developed start ling story.
 The victim, John D. Moore, was an eccentric man, who some years ago re- sided in the West. He was prosperous merchant and removed to Palmer last spring with his second wife, who died few months after taking up their res idence there. Barely had the sod turned green upon his wife's grave be- fore Moore married his third wife, who had also had two previous matrimonial experiences, and had buried both hus- bands under very suspicious circum- stances.
 The couple went to dwell in Wilbra- ham in house owned by the woman's brother, Frederick Whitcombe, another eccentric man. On October 22 last Moore was taken violently Ill with symptoms of poisoning and after lingering twenty four hours he died in terrible agony. 50 suspicious were the circumstances pointing to compicity between Whit combe and his sister that the neigh bors laid the case before the authorities and the pair wore arrested, charged with murder. They claim Moore had taken an overdose of morphine.
 Medical experts who made an autopsy testified to-day to finding opium and morphine in considerable quantities, and in all five ounces of vegetable pois- ons in Moore's stomach. Dr. Bliss, who attended Moore, said Mrs. Moore told him she knew nothing of Moore taking morphine, and if the doctor thought so
 to say nothing, as it might occasion talk. o. P. Green, a druggist of Palmer, | said Whitcombe had been buying nor phine for tho past five years, and Mrs Moore sent to him for the drug on three
 occasions, at one time buying an ounce l Just previous to Moore's death Whit combe bought four ounces of lauda. l mum and several ounces of morphine, claiming that the last two purchases were for Moore at his wife request. Their last purchase of these drugs was
 on the day of Moore's death. Walter | NJ. Green told him Whitcombe had | failed to get doctor while Moore was lying in his death agony. Another wit | ness stated that Whitcombe, shortly | after his sisters marriage, said she had | no love for Moore, that she was after his money, and that it would not be long before they wheeled Moore ou, l to the cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
FIGURING ON OHIO.
An Official Count Necessary to Docia,
 Wbo Carried Some of tho Ohces.


 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. s.-The returns from every precinct in Ohio, unofficial, show that Campbell defeats Foraker by II, ,454, and that the Democrats have both branches of the Legislature with eight majority on joint ballot. On tho rest of the State ticket it is very close, and probably some on each ticket are elected.
 It looks as though the Republicans had the State Treasurer, Clerk of Su- preme Court, AttorneyGeneral and School Commissioners, and that the Democrats had secured the Lieutenant Governor, Supreme Court Judge and member of the Board of Public Works. It will take the official count to de- termine all below the Governorship, and this will be completed this week.
 The Democratic scramble for the United States Senatorship to succeed MT. Payne has already begun. Hon. John A. Thomas, the rich Springfield manufacturers, is now here on the ground setting up the pins for that place. He contributed largely to the Democratic campaign fund, and is working to sue ceed MT. Payne. Hon. Calvin s. Brice, chairman of the National Democratic Committee, wants to be elected and has men here figuring in his interest. Hon. Lawrence T. Neal, of Chilicothe, Mir. Campbell's competitor for the nomina- tion, is also in the field, as is ex-Con- gressman George l.. Converse, of this 1 city. Mir. Payne will not be candidate for reelection. The other. gentlemen mentioned are Hon. John k. Mclean, ol | the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Hon. | James E. Neal, chairman of the Demo cratic Stato Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
BOTHERED BY WIFE NO. 1,

She Made Grimaces at Her Divorced Hus-
 band and He Had Her Arrested. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. S.-Dr. Erwin Agnew, one of the most eminent phy- sicians of this city, exposed the skele- ton in his family closet when he had his first wife, Mary Kelleher, taken be- fore Magistrate Pole on a charge of as- sault and battery on the present Mrs. Agnew.
 Miss Kelleher was married secretly to Dr. Agnew in 1868, when he was med ical student. The girl was of poor but respectable Catholic family, and had just arrived in this country whom she caught the eye of her wealthy suitor. He was 3 Protestant and she abjured her religion at his request and con sented to keep the marriage a secret. The union did not prove a happy one. Dr. Agnew became enamored of another in 1882 and secured a divorce on the ground of incompatibility.
 Dr. Agnew shortly afterwards mar ried Mrs. Stewart, who had obtained 9 comfortable circumstances. Dr. Agnew claims that he and his second wife have been subjected to continual annoyances from Miss Kelleher, who has lost no op- portunity to intrude herself upon their company in public and has been in the habit of driving past the doctors pala- tial residence, at No. 1891 Arch street, and casting grimaces at the windows. The trouble eliminated on Sunday, when Miss Kelleher occupied tho same pew in St. Msry's Church with Dr, and Mrs. Agnew and after the service, it is charged, rudely jostled Mrs. Agnew. On the following day Dr. Agnew swore swore out warrant for her arrest. The divorced wife is an attractive, well-preserved woman, who lives at present at 22e North Twelfth street. After the postponement of the case to- day, owing to the failure of Dr. Agnew to put in an appearance, the defendant said that she may have made faces at Mrs. Agnew and that was all. When her divorce papers were drawn up Dr.. Agnew transferred large amount oi | property to her. One of his children
 died and one, Willie, eleven years old,
 is now living with her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Quick Discharge for n Correspondent.

BERLIN, Nov. S.-A correspondent at Athens has been made aware of the inviolability which should envelope the misfortunes of royalty. He was in discreet enough to refer to the seasick- ness of the Emperor and Empress of Germany off the Piracus in semi jocu- lar manner. On the day the account appeared his paper received lemons- trance for it's laXity from source which can be conjectured, and the flip pant journalist was promptly relieved by telegraph, his employer grasping the situation that his usefulness had been seriously impaired as chronicler of the festivities at Athens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
MIR. CLEVELAND'S VIEWS.
He Thinks that Tariff Reform Cnrried d the Recent Elections.

He Thinks that Tariff Reform Carrie d the
 Recent Elections.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Ex-Pres ident Cleveland was interviewed on the cleo 'tion results. He said: ''It is evident that the leaven of tariff reform has at last leavened the whole lump. The West, which has suffered the most from the unjust burden of tariff taxa !tion. has awakened. The State plat forms of both Iowa and Ohio were abreast of the St. Louis platform on the subject of tariff reform. The people have considered and passed judgment. arc now deciding. It is enough for me to say that am satisfied at the indica- tions and results of Tuesdays elections. The verdict in Virginia indicates that the South is still faithful to the De- mocracy of Jefferson and Jackson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
BALL PLAYERS ADJOURN.
They Have Adopted a Form of Contract
 and Will Finish Work Soon.


 NEW YORK, Nov. S.-After n four. days meeting the Players Brothoch ~oI and their moneyed friends have coli cluded to suspend matters for the pros ent, and most of the players left for their homes last night.
 The men say they are entirely satis- fled with the outlook and are confident of success. The players adjourned to meet again on the first Tuesday i'll Jan uary.
 The form of the contract was ar ranged to tho satisfaction of every body. It's provisions are similar to the old League contract, except that the play CTS will sign for three years. The con- tract will be between the club and the player, and not between the player and organization.
 Judge Bacon advised the players not to elect officers until @ permanent or ganization had been effected and incor- porated. If club releases a player i, will be outright. There will be nc more buying and selling of players.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
THE RIOTERS APPEAL.
Their Case to be Taken to the United
 states Supreme Court.

Their Case to be Taken to the United
 States Supreme Court.
 BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. s.-The ques- tion of jurisdiction set up by the coun- sel for the Navassa rioters in the United States Court has been settled, the court holding the opinion that there is an inherent power in the United States to acquire possession and juris- diction of this island through its discov- cry by citizen of the United States. This power has been ,legalized by Con- gross and the jurisdiction of the United States is therefore complete.
 The hearing was continued and coun- sel for the prisoners will appeal to the United States Supreme Court. He claimed that the United States has no jurisdiction over criminal cases In NayRSsa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Archbishop Walsh on Home Rule.

DUBLIN, Nov. s.-Archbishop Walsh, in speech here last night, referred at length to tho pledges made by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach during his term of office as Chief Secretary of Ireland. which, he said, Beach had treated very lightly. He himself would not be mis- led by delusive hopes of the establish ment of Catholic University in Ire land, and did not believe that the gov ernment expected. by founding ono, to detach the Irish Episcopacy from their support of Home Rule.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A ONE-ARMED RASCAL.

He Robs . Bank and Ruins Two PrOmi-
 inent Young Ladies.
 STEUBENv1LLE, Ohio, Nov. S.-Charles Noble, assistant cashier of the Smith field, Ohio, National Bank, has disap- peared with funds belonging to the bank. Two young ladies, whose fam lilies arc among the most prominent and respectable i'll tho county, are also eart-broken over his disappearance, both having been ruined by Noble.
 Noble is 50 years of age, and has but one arm He is married and has one child. The bank will not be affected by the shortage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
THE PARNELL COMMISSION,
Pigott's Secret Diary still Said to be
 the Possession of the Parnellites.

Pigott's Secret Diary still Said to be in
 the Possession of the Parn elites.
 LONDON, Nov. S.-Sir Charles Rus sell, counsel for Mr. Parnell, was an interested spectator before the Parnell Commission. It was his first appear ance since he withdrew from the case
 Sir Henry James, in his argument. read extracts from speeches by Psrnell Davitt and others advocating the boy colt. He contended that the men who made such speeches wore morally re- sponsible for the crimes which followed
 LONDON, Nov S.-Mr. Molloy repeats the assertion which he had formerly made, that the Parnellites have secured possession Of the secret diary of Richard Pigott, which is supposed to reveal the entire progress of the negotiations with the "Times" people. and to contain some facts which may prove quite as damaging to the Government as the disgraceful outcome of the inquiry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A Police Officer Burned to Death.

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. s.--A fire in George A. Davis X Co.'S dry-goods house on Sycamore street yesterday burned down in a short time the whole iron-front block and adjouining prop critics. The flames then leaped across the street and destroyed Odd Fellows Hall and five or SIX other build ings. Lieutenant Crichton of the po- lice force was in one of the burning buildings when tho wall fell on him, and he was burned to death. Tho esti- mated loss Is s75O, 900; insurance s35O,- OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Iron Is King.

PIrTsBURG Nov. S.-If the Interna- tional excursionists had any doubt TO- specting the truth of the Pennsylvania axiom 'iron is king" it was effectively set at rest yesterday. Delegate Andrew Carnegie joined the party for the first time yesterday and took pride in escort ing them through his vast works. A pleas ant feature of the entertainment was the brass bands which furnished music at tho mills and which are composed entirely of mill operatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
NOTICE,


 MAYORS OFFICE,
 CTTY OF WATERBURY,
 November 7th 1889. To the City Sheriff of the City of Water burv-Greeting
 Sou are hereby directed to warn and mo- tify the legally qualified electors of the city of Waterbury that special electors meeting of said city will be held at the Police Court room in the city hall building in said city on Wednesday the 18th day of November, A. D., 1889, at o'clock i'll the forenoon of said day for the transaction ot such business as may be brought before said meeting and also to vote on the ques- tion and for the purpose of approving or disapproving of the act of the General Assembly, passed at the January session A. D. 1889, authorizing the issuing Of water and paving bonds. The vote will be taken separately upon such class of bonds. Those in favor will vote ''yes," and those opposed "no." The polls will be open at 3 o'clock in the forenoon and close at Q o'clock in the afternoon of said 18th day ot N ovember. 1SS9.
 The voting places will be as follows, viz: For the first ward-Armory of Second regiment corner of Phoenix and Abbott avenues.
 For the second ward-Booth or building rear of Citizens bank on the west side of North Main street.
 For the third ward-The Police Court room in the City Hall building.
 For the Fourth wsrd-A booth or build ing on the lot north side of Scovill street near Brook street.
 The polls will be open ill each of the asove places for the reception of votes from eight o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon of said 18th day of November, A. D. 1859.
 You will cause copy of this order and warning to be published in one or more newspapers published in said city, and post a copy thereof, each duly attested, upon the public sign post in said city at least six days before said 18th day of No vember, A. D. 1889, and due return make to the clerk of said city, according to law Given under my hand and seal of the city of Waterbury this 7th day of Novem Der, A. D. 1889
 HENRY 1. EDUCATION, Mayor.
 NEW HAVEN COUNTY,
 Waterbury, Nov. :. 1889 THE above and foregoing is like, true and attested copy of the original notice and warning. Attest:
 JOHN w. M'DONALD, City Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
College Presidents in Secret Session.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. S.-President Eliot, of Harvard University; Gilman. of Johns Hopkinsi Carter, of Williams; Steele, of Amherst; Low, of Columbia Andrews, of Brown; Smith, of Trinity; Bartlett, of Dartmouth; Capen, of Tufts; Warren, of Boston University
 Raymond, of Wesleyan, and Hyde. ot Bowdoin, were in secret conference with President Dwight, of Yale, in the lttter's office in the Yale Treasury building. What the college Presidents are here for and what subject or sub- jects they are discussing they positively refuse to say. President Dwight, when asked for information, said that it would bea violation of confidence to give any
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Killed and Injured by Runaway Cars.

DOVER, Me-, Nov. s.-A traiA of empty gravel cars without locomotive, run ming on down grade, on the Dexter X Piscatoquis Railroad, was run into near Blackstram Bridge by a freight train, and several cars were wrecked and thrown down an embankment. A man named Shea, who had begun work in the morning was killed. An Italian named Jim was fatally injured. Malcolm Liv ingston, of Cape Breton, two Scotchmen and an Italian were also hurt, but not dangerously.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Burial of D Samoa Victim.

KINGSTON, N. Y., Nov. s.-The body of Captuin c. Marcus Schoonmaker. who lost his life in the hurricane at Samoa, was inferred in the family plot at Wilt vices, attended only by immediate rela- tives were held. Lieutenant Coffin, who was executive officer of the Vandalia, was present,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
CARDINAL GlBBON6' BOOK.
A Chapter on the Dangers that Threaten
 American Civilization.

American Civilization.
 BALTIMORE, Nov. s.-"Our Christian Heritage" the latest production of Car dinal Gibbons, is marketed to-day. It contains sos pages, divided into thirty five chapters. The first twenty chap ters arc distinctly religious; then follows an argument to show that there is no conflict between science and religion.
 There Is one chapter on labor, and the book closes on "The Dangers that Threaten Our American Civilizat tion. v These dangers, he says, are Mormonism and divorce; an imperfect and vicious system of education which undermines the religion of our youth; the desecra- tion of the Christian Sabbath; the gross and systematic election frauds, and the unreasonable delay in carrying into effect the sentences of our criminal courts, and the numeous subterfuges by which criminals evade the execution of the law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Cross Is Insane.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. S.-The case of Amos Cross, who was brought from New York and confined in the Butler Hospital for the Insane, came before a Commission in Lunacy to determine Cross insanity. Physicians of the hos pital testified that Cross was insane, he believing that an "electric man" in New York controlled him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
JOHN DEvOY'S ADDRESS.
He Uses Vigorous Language in Denounc
 ing Dr. Cronin's Enemies.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.-An address by John Devoy will be distributed through out the city by the committee arranging the Cronin Manchester martyr celebra- tion.
 The address is couched in vigorous language, denouncing the murder of Dr. Cronin and calling on all Irish citi- zens to show their loyalty to Ireland and justice by attending the demon stration at Battery D. The celebration arranged for by anti-Croninites at Gen. tral Music Hall is roundly denounced as unworthy of support and it's pro- moters are declared to be violators of iuStice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Leased for 99O Years.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. s.-The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has leased the Schuylkill X Lehigh Valley Rail. road for 999 years. This is new road from Browns Station to Trenton, west of Pottsville, into the heart of the Schuylkill coal region. By this acqui- sition the Lehigh Valley Company has a direct entrance into the richest all. thracite coal folds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Failure of R Buffalo House.

Gorton. formerly Gorton x Co.,, house furnishings, has made all assignment for the benefit of his creditors. The employees are made preferred creditors, as is also the Farmers and Mechanics Bank for 5000, made by the firm of Gorton & Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A Murderer Cuts His Throat.

ROME, Ga, .,Noy.S,-''Pig" Vann, who is to be hanged to-day at Summerville for murder, cut his throat in the jail yester- day soon after being informed that the Governor had refused to interfere in his behalf. He also cut gash in his arm. He lost a good deal of blood but the wounds are not serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Americans Figuring on a Big Job.

ROME, Nov. s.-Garibaldfs scheme to convert Rome into a seaport by means of a canal so metres wide and 10 metres deep from the Fiber to Castelfusano, a distance of II miles. is now being eX- amined by a commission. NJ. De Les seps approves the project, and an Ameri. can company is willing to undertake the work which, it is estimated, will cos 6R OOO 900 fir
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
International Copyright Lcagus

meeting of the American Copyright League the Executive Committee were reelected. The committee will choose officers of the League next week. The proceedings of the meeting indicated that the international copyright project Is gaining ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Donovan Signed by tho Bostona.

BOSTON, Nov. s.-The Boston Base ball Club has signed P. J. Donovan, late of the London, Ont, club, for the season of 1890. Donovan is powerful batter, leading the International League for two seasons, 2 remarkably fine outfielder and @ fast base runner. with but few equals in running to first hoco
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A Volcano in Active Operation.

GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. S.-A dispatch from the City of Mexico says the vol cano of Colima is now in active opera tion. Many buildings in the neighbor- hood of the mountain have been thrown down and for miles around the woods arc on fire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Mountain Range on Fire,

CoNNELLsv1LLE, Pa., Nov. s.-The mountain range near this place caught fire from locomotive spark and is now fieroely burning. Farmers and others have already suffered great loss, and unless rain falls the destruction of prop erty will be tremendous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
First Direct Foreign Cargo.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. s.-The Austrian bark Joseph H., has sailed from this port for Rotterdam with $1OO, 900 worth of cotton seed oil This Is the first direct foreign cargo that has left this port for the last half century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A Mormon High Priest Arrested.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. s. George Hancock, Mormon High Priest, has been arrested at Payson, charged with murdering Mrs. Hatch and her son George Jones. The victims were accused of incest when they were slain, but the Gentiles say it was church murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Trying to Settle Without a Strike.

LONDON, Nov. s.-The lightermen have temporarily withdrawn their ulti' matum to strike unless their demands arc conceded, and have issued mani festo expressing hope that an amioable settlement may be reached without a strike. .S,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
An American Ship Lost.

YOKOHAMA. Nov. S.-The American ship Cheseborough, Captain Ericsson, from Hiago for New York. has been lost off the northern coast of Japan. Nineteen of her crew were drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
Shot Himself While Rabbit Hunttns [

CArTARAuaus, N. Y., Nov s.-Chas. s. Smith, while rabbit hunting, acci- dentally slipped and fell. The hammer of his gun oollided with log, discharg- ing both barrels. Both charges passed through his head. He can not rebovsy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
RhOt It . Cat aud Killed Q Child.

VACCINATION, Nov. S.-Near Delhi yesterday young son of Amass Smith while attempting to kill cat, shot and instantly killed Louis P. Ogilvie, aged stx years, .4.s4A.- ---
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
A Priests Rcsidence Destroyed by Fire

PLAINFlE1p, N. J., Nov. s.-The pa rochial residence of Rev. Father R. E. Smy, the pastor of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, was destroyed by fire. Loss $15.000, partly insured. The fire is said to have boon caused by a defectiye fue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08
ANARCHISTS AGAIN.

Thousands of Incendiary Circulars Have
 Been Distributed in Chicago.
 CHICAGO. Nov. s.-Chief of Police Hubbard has issued orders to all police stations for the arrest and detention of every man and women found distribut- ing Anarchist circulars, tens of thou sands of which have been put into cir culatiop ip the past few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-08

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