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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
CONDENSED NEWS.

Zill, of New Haven, and Platt, of Goshen, fought twice at Goshen, Conn.,, first with gloves and afterward with bare knuckles, Platt winning both contests.
 Elsie James, a full blood Chickasaw squaw, has been convicted at Fort Smith, Ark, ill the federal court of the murder of Charles Jones, a white man, two years ago.
 Henry Hardie' who is wanted in New York for forgery, has been arrested in Halifax. He had just arrived from Toronto and registered as Ed w. Wilson. He had a ticket for Liverpool and eaOO in his pockets.
 The liabilities of w. M Browne x Co the Boston wool dealers, are $l45, ,934, of which $55, AIS are secured. The assets for unsecured creditors are S1, ,446. The creditors have de- cided on settlement through insolvency pro- ceedings.
 A preliminary injunction has been granted restraining the Delaware and Hudson Canal company from laying tracks upon the pre- posed line of the new Scranton and Pores t City railway. The disputed ground is within the city limits of Carbondale.
 Contrary to expectation, the attorneys rep resenting the various interests i'll the great Wabash railroad franchise cas-, now before the United States court in Chicago, were un- able to agree upon the terms of settlement and the sale has been confirmed.
 The steamer Australia, from Honolulu, just arrived at San Francisco brings copies of The Samoa Times of Feb. 16, containing con.- ments on the events in the Islands The editor remarks that if the Americans had offended by helping Mataafa, so had the German merchants offended by supplying arms and munitions to Tamasese. The editor appeals to foreign residents to unite in efforts for the prosperity of the Islands in winch all are interested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
THE STORM AT ATLANTIC CITY.
A Man and Wife Imprisoned in Their
 Home by the Sea.

Home by the Sea.
 ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., March 23.-The only points in immediate danger yesterday were Peter's Beach and Brigantne, two small islands winch lie about two miles off the inlet. Both places are still submerged, and on the former Charles Smith and his brave wife are on the upper floor of the Peters Beach house anxiously waiting for the tide to recede: They have boats athand in which to attempt escape should the building collapse. Not one of the supporting posts is left under their house, and it is now resting on network of railroad ties, which had been placed under it in anticipation of just such an emergency. The barn connected wi':the Peter's Beach house contained a GOV ayi several hundred chickens and ducks, all of which are no doubt drowned, as waves have bgen washing over the building for two days.
 The Elephant, at South Atlantic City, though scared and displaced, can be easily repaired. No damage has been inflicted along the shore since Thursday night, and the beach front people are all hopeful that the sea has done its worst for this season at least
 CAPE MAY, March 23.-The recent storm has done much damage at the various resorts along the coast. At Sea Isle City the break water was carried away and damaged to the extent of $4 900. The board walk at Cape May from Hughes street to the excursion house was demolished The Montgomery cot tage, at Holly Beach, which was partially washed away by the storm of March l6, was entirely washed away, and portions of it may be seen floating around the city. Two cot tages at Wildwood will probably go should another storm tide follow. Portions of wrecks which have been hidden for perhaps half century have been uncovered by the fearful lashings of the waves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Miss Roland Arrested.

SoMERvILLE, N. J., March 23.-Miss Mat tie Roland, of this place. who had George Anderson arrested at the Sturtevant house in New York on Nov. 16 for breach of promise, claiming s75,0 900 damages, was arrested yes terday for disorderly conduct and held ill s20O bail. A second warrant was also served on her accusing her of keeping a disorderly house. This charge under the New Jersey law is a very general one, and includes a multitude of offenses. The hearing on this charge Is set down for tomorrow, and the testimony is likely to be interesting. Mir. An derson has since married a young lady of Jersey City, and has now gone to Florida on a hunting excursion. It is said the breach of promise suit has been abandoned
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
A SHIP GOES TO PIECES.
The J. w. Wendt, of Bremen, Wrecked
 or Barnegnt.

The J. w. Ncndt, of Bremen, Wrecked
 Of Barnegnt.
 PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The northeast gale, which terminated Thursday evening, was the heaviest one of the kind known for many years and has undoubtedly been the cause of many shipwrecks and intense suf- fering at sea. The large and we'll known German ship J. w. Wendt, Capt. Lass, fron Bremen, Feb. 21, with a general cargo, was dashed to pieces three miles off Barnegat early Thursday morning. Fortunately Capt. Lass and his crew, numbering in all thirty, were rescued by the life saving crews, but not until they had endured intense suffering from exposure to wind and sea.
 s, The striking of the ship was caused by CT TOT in judgment. For one whole week Capt. Lass had been drifting around, running on dead reckoning and ignorant of his exact To- cation. Immediately after the vessel struck the mast snapped out of her close to the decks, and falling over the side ripped the craft open. The dashed over the vessel, and the crew, who were compelled to stick to the deck, suffered greatly.
 The Wendt was as well known throughout the shipping world as was the Tonawanda and the other old Cape line ships She was one of the largest sailing vessels under the German flag, and was owned by Siedenburg, Wendt & O., of Bremen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Robert Crayen'S ShOrtage.

PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The shortage in the accounts of Robert Craven, secretary and treasurer of the Philadelphia, Whining ton and Baltimore Railroad company, will amount to about $6,50O. On Tuesday an examination of the annual accounts of the company was made, according to custom, and the auditors discovered, much to their astonishment, that Mir Craven was short. The matter was laid before the proper off cials and an investigation was made It was discovered that the discrepancy amounted to $6, 300. The American Trust company gave security for the defaulter and will make good the loss. Whether he will be prosecuted de- pends upon that company. It was said that Craven would make an effort to raise the $6 800 to make good the loss to the surety company, and that if he could succeed he would escape prosecution. Craven has been removed from office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
THE CRUISE OF THE GRAMPUS.

Discovery of Exce lient Fishing Grounds
 Of the West Coast of Florida.
 GLOUCESTER, Mass, March 23-A letter from the United States fish commission gives an account of the cruise of the schooner Grampus in the Gulf of Mex CO., where she has been carrying on scientifi' researches in connection with the fish commission since sailing early in the winter from this port The letter is dated the 14th inst. and says that the Grampus is making very thorough and comprehensive investigation of the fish tug grounds lying between the Tortugas and Cape San Bias, off the west coast of Florida. Her plan of operations is to run a series of dredgings and trials for fish lines parallel to each other, at distances of ten miles apart, and dredgings, temperature observations, and other Investigations are made at dis tances of every ten miles. Frequent trials for fish will be made continuously between the stations, as well as at the positions where dredging is carried on. A very accurate record is also kept of the numbers of various species of surface swimming fish or other animals, and, when practicable, captures are made of specimens which are cons. .dered especially valuable.
 Some twenty or thirty miles north of the Tortugas the Crampus discovered some very nice fishing grounds, where red snappers were abundant, ill regions not heretofore ire quented by fishermen. On the morning of Feb. 16, in north lat. p degs., 0l mins west long. 32 degs., 5o mins, in a depth of 25 fathoms, S1 red snappers and groupers were caught in about fifteen minutes; the snappers averaging 10 pounds and the group CTS 16 pounds each. It was supposed that a full fare of fish might have been caught in that locality in a very short time.
 On Feb. 19, in north lat. 25 degs. 15 mins and west long. S2 degs., 39 mins., l5 secs, in IT fathoms, 12 groupers and red snappers were caught in a few minutes the average weight of the snappers being 3la pounds, groupers pounds. In several other locali- ties red snappers were also caught. The localities alluded to are within easy reach of Key West and Charlotte harbor, and from the latter place the fish could be shipped on the railroad to any of the great markets. The importance of these investigations has been exemplit1ed the present winter, when large catches have been obtained on the grounds discovered by Capt. Collins of the Albatross four years ago.
 It is expected that the CrampuS will be en- ployed in carrying on during the spring, l summer and autumn, for a period ranging from four to six months, what is considered ! very important physical research in the region lying between the Gulf Stream and Block Island, the object being to obtain defi- nlte data relative to changes in tenn; erature, and other conditions of the sea which may influence the migration of the more impor- tant species of the marine food fishes It is expected that the Albatross will go to Alaska earlier than she did last year, and the work in that region will be prosecuted vigorously
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
SUSPENSION OF MINING WORK.
A General Shut Down in the Works of
 the Pennsylvania Coal Company.

A GcneraE smut DOWn 1n the WOrks O1
 the Pennsylvania Coal Company.
 SCRANTON, Pa, March 23.-A general sus- pension of work at the Pennsylvania Coal comrany's mines was ordered yesterday. The company has fifteen large col'ieries, the miners of which were notified of the shut down as they returned from work last night Over 800 men are affected directly and in directly. The officials say the shut down is temporary, although they are unable to give any information to the time the suspension will last
 O.d mi CTS assert that for eleven years there has not been so long period of dull- ness. For the past six mcnths men have been working quarter time. Their earnings have not exceeded Sl5 month, and have frequent ly fallen ns low as S6 The miners, as a rule, live in rented house the monthly rent of which averages from S6 to SS leaving not more than S9, and often less, with which to support their families. Added to this is the fact that when they do get work they are obliged to pay double prices for the powder they have 10 use ill asting There seems to be a general impression that the agita tion made by the miners for the lessening of the prices of powder is the cause for the present depression, the coal companies having it easi- ly ill their power to cause such duilness in order to force the miners to terms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
The Pope Will Stay in Rome.

BALTIMORE, March 23.-In reference to the remark of Cardinal Parocchi at banquet ill Rome Tuesday, that if the pope should find it necessary to leave Europe at some future day be would receive an honorable hospitality from the American bishops, Cardinal Gib- bons said that Cardinal Parocchi's expression was no doubt meant a tribute to the hos pitable spirit of the American bishops, clergy and people. "For," said Cardinal Gibbons, "there was scarcely any foundation for the statement so often made that the pope would leave Rome. The papacy is too intimately connected by past associations and memor- able events to make the pope's removal from Rome at all probable The same reports were circulated as long ago as the time of Arch bishop EccleSton."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Webster Defends His Action.

LONDON, March 23-In the house of com mons last evening Sir William Harcourt de- clared that Attorney General Webster's iden- tification with th- proceedings of the Parnell commission had destroyed the impression that the government was impartial, and added weight to the charges made by The Times. If Mir Webster had not advised the govern ment ill this matter, parliament should not vote his salary for services he had not per formed. He strongly condemned Webs ter's apologies for the Pigott forgeries Sir R, K. Webster said that if he were capable of the conduct imputed to him, he would be a dis grace to the bar He had acted in the capacity of private counsel for The Times, and it was immaterial whether he was right or wrong in assuming the position, although it was doubt full, he admitted, whether in doing so he had been prudent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Each Accuses the Other.

CINCINNATI, March 2S.-George Duffy and George Draers yesterday tried to cunvict each other of havlns drowned a man in the canal on last Monday night. Until Thursday night, when they asked colored coachman if the pol.ce were after them, there had been no uspcion of a crime But that question led to their arrest, and they have confessed that on Monday night they fell in with 8 stranger whom they made drunk, and then pushed him into the canal. Each accuses the other of being the murderer. The mans body has not been found, but as a man named Barnes, of Newport, is missing and core spends in description to the stranger with whom these men were drinking, it is thought he is the man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Ex-President Cleveland.

KEY WEST, Fla, March 23-Ex-President Cleveland and party arrived here yesterday on the steamship Olivette. They were met by a delegation from the board of trade, ac- companied by the fire department, com pany of the Island City guards, and the band, and were escorted to the Russell house and thence driven around the city. The hotel was beautifully decorated with olive branches and there was a grand display of bunting throughout the island. Mir. Cleveland re- ceived the citizens in the evening The party left for Havana at 10 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Marriage of J. D. Rockefeller's Daughte,

Marriage of J. D. Rockefeller's Daughter.
 NEW YORK, March 23.-The wedding of Miss Bessie Rockefeller, daughter of Presi- dent J. D. Rockefeller, of the Standard Oil company, to Charles A. Strong, son of Rev. Dr. Strong, of Rochester, took place last evening at the residence of the brides father and was brilliant, though quiet affair. The rooms were superbly decorated and embel- lished with flowers, and an orchestra dis coursed sweet music during the evening Rev. Dr. Armitage, of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, performed the ceremony, and was assisted by the bridegrooms father. The bride wore white satin with point lace. About 125 guests, comprising intimate friends of the family and Vassar students of the brides former class, were present. Two sisters of the bride stood up with her, and the groom's best man was his brother. A supper furnished by Delmonico followed the cere- mony The newly married couple sail for Europe today. Mir. Strong will complete his theological studies in Germany. The bride is 23 and the groom 25 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
X Brutal Husbands Act.

CINCINNATI, March 23.-Patrick Trainor, who has been we'll to do builder and con tractor, but who through drunkenness has lost his business and is without occupation, depending on his wife to maintain the family of six children, assaulted his wife while she was at work ironing clothing and ran a red hot poker through her cheek into her mouth. Her jaw was broken. Physicians say blood poisoning will most certainly follow and cause her death. Trainor was arrested HeI otfense was ill saying to his demand for dinner that there was no food in the house, as she had lot received pay for the last work she had done.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Germany and sam oa.

BERLIN, March 2t.-TEe government has issued white book on Samoan affairs On March 9 Prince Bismarck wrote to Herr Steubel, the successor of Consul kuappe at Apia, describing KnappeS conduct as con trary to the policy Of the emperor, with which he (kna?pN was we'll acquainted. Prince BismarcS reit crates his view that to seek to change the situation iii Samoa with out the consent of England and America would not be in accord with the treaty ar arrangements existing, knappe's proposal to annex Samoa the chancellor regards as in comprehensive, because he ought to have known that annexation was in opposition to the emperors policy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
A MURDERER coNFESSES.
Tunis J.abbe Acknowledges Killing His
 Wife and Says She Mas CnfaithfuL

Wife and Says She was Unfaithful.
 PagEesnY. N. J., March 23.-Tunis Labbe, the laborer who harbariously cut up his young wife and is now in the county jail awaiting trial fir nun der, has made a formal state ment to the warden. He confesses to having killed his wife, but says she was unfaithful and he committed the act in a fit of jealousy. He mentions young married man who is well known here and is agent for Wheeler X Wilson's Sewing Machine company, as hay ing been intimate with her. The night before the murder he says he waited on the street and saw the other man enter. The next day his wife told him she would live with him no more, and he resolved that no one else should have her. Walking into the bed room he re- turned in a moment and took ,p the knife and attacked her, but she fought hard As sfre lay on the floor he says she criei out. "Oh, Tunis, dear, don't kill me-" This, he says, caused him to pa SC for a moment, but he finished hls bloody work by inflcting up ward of forty stabs on the woman. Labbe ends by saying that he is glad that he killed her, and that he wants tu die also, the sooner the better
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
New York Lecislators Indignant.

ALBANY, March 23.-It is stated that several members of the legislature seriously contemplate the introduction of a bill re- pealing the act making an appropriation for the Washington inaugural ceremonies Great indignation is expressed because, as alleged, the committee in charge of the in augural celebration in New York has re- fused to erect a reviewing stand for the members of the legislature, and has also sent word that only twenty-five ball tickets will be reserved for them and that these must all be paid for. Asssmblymen Fish, Sheehan, Aspinall and others are outspoken in their denunciation of this treatment of the legis- lature by the inaugural committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
A Wedding PostpOned.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 23.-The marriage of J. Will OBrien and Emma Geiger, which was to have taken place at o'clock Thurs day night did not, because the bridegroom on Il way to the church was assaulted by foot pads, who robbed him and left him uncon- scious in q dark alley. His purse, with S26, and watch and jewelry, worth $l0O, were stolen. Meanwhile, large assemblage had gathered at the church and the minister was waiting the bridal party. The bride did not get word of the misfortune till an hour of great anxiety had passed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Cable Flashes.

ROME, March 23.-Lieut. Gen. Corveto, under secretary for war, has been challenged to duel by Signor Cavalotti, member of the chamber of deputies. The affair grew out of a personal dispute
 VIENNA, March 23.-Count Taaffe, presi- dent of the Austrian council, and Count Kalnoky, imperial [ rime minister, have re signed, owing to dispute between Austria and Greece
 PARIS, March 23-The Due d'Aumale will take up his residence at Cannes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Hanged for Murdering Car Driver.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March 23.-"Tim" and "Peten Barrett were hanged here yester. day at 11:14 a. m., for the murder of Car Driver Toilefsen on the night of July 26, 1887. They halted the car and demanded that the cash box be handed over 10 them Toilefsen refused to give up the box. One of the men then fired at Tollefsen, the ball striking him in the leg. Still he clung to his cash box Another shot, and the driver fell dead. The cash box contained only $2O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
The American Turf Congress.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, March 23.-The Ameri- can Turf congress met here yesterday. Presi- dent Brewster, of Chicago, was in the chair. Kansas City, St. Paul, St. Louis, Lexington and Latonia were represented. The rules agreed upon at the Cincinnati meeting ill December were approved, except that regard ing bookmakers, which was amended SO as to allow the associations to treat with book makers as individuals The scale of weights was cor rfirmed as previously arranged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Quotations for Copper,

LONDON, March 23.-The bourse closed firm Rio Tnto closed at 3l0f., and Compton IFS compte at 129f. After falling to p francs, soc. Societe des Metaux rallied to 10 francs.
 LONDON, March 23-A second lot of 1 ,0Ol tons of copper was sold at auction yesterday. The sale was for the account of Morrison Kekewich & Co. Ordinary brands brought e4l and e42; named brands, e45 and 94j 12s 6d and Wallaroo, $50
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Arbor Day in New York State,

ALBANY, March 2s.-Superintendent Dra- per has received & circular announcing that the first general observance of arbor day in this state will be held on May B. A pro- gramme will be published, not later than April 15, giving somewhat in detail general plan for the information and guidance of those contemplating formal observance of the day. Brief poetical compositions to be set to music and sung by the school children are invited. They must be sent to the super intendent not later than April ,.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23

The Rabbins, who have Q story for everything, say that before Jacob men never sneezed but once, and then imme- diately died. They assure us that Patri, arch was the first who died a natural ing: the memory of which was ordered to be preserved in all nations by com mand of every prince to his subjects to employ some salutary exclamation after the act of sneezing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Not nIrs, Mutter.s A.sai1ant.

BROOKLYN, March 23.-The man arrested in this city on suspicion of being Saizman, the assallant of Mrs. Mutter, near Newark, N. J., has been released He is apparently crazy and says ''Yes' to every question, so that he was easily led to admit that he was the guilty man; but a captain of the Newark police, on seeing him, said at once that he was not Salzman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
A Fishinp Schooner Wrecked.

HALIFAX, N. S., March 23.-The fishing schooner Helena, of Prospect, Capt. Dennis Ryan, was dashed to pieces on Jacobs rocK during the gale Tuesday night, and the cap tain and seven men had narrow escape from death. They succeeded with difficulty in launching two dories. The first was capslZed, but the men managed to get off ill the other before the schooner broke up, and with the assistance of oars and blanks they finally reached shore about half mic from the kcene of the wreck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Hartinyton's Speech a Failure,

LONDON, March 23.-The general opinion is that Lord Hartington's address to the council of Liberal Unionists yesterday was very weak presentation of the position of that fac tion and pointed to a very early and com. plete absorption of the dissidents by the Tory party. There were only forty persons pres ent at the council. and the proceedings apart from the speech of Harrington excited no particular interest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-23
Perils of tha Sea.

BALTIMORE, March 23.-The steamship Pirate arrived from Port Antonio, Jamaica, and reports a very rough voyage. Capt. Graham had his ribs broken by being knocked down by heavy sea. On March 19 the Pirate sighted three masted schooner fifteen miles north of Hatteras. Her mainmast was gone and the mzzenmast broken at the eyes of he rigging.