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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
THE CALllOPE IS SAFE,


Her Captains Wisdom and Pluck Saved
 Her from the Samoan storm.
 SIDNEY, N. $. w., April 5.-The British man-of-war Call1ope which ran out of the hurricane at Samoa, and for whose safety fears have been expressed has arrived safe ly at this port.
 It transpires that before the hurricane came on, every precautlon had been taken on the Calliope. Five anchors had been dropped and everything made ready for a big blow In the height of the storm the chains of four anchors snapped and the yes sel commenced to drift. Captain Kane then determined to leave the harbor, where the danger of being thrown on the reefs was imminent, and reach, if possible, the open sea. This he eventually accomplished after hard fight, during which the vessel made only half a knot an hour.
 The seas that broke over the ship were tremendous and did much damage, but no loss of life.
 Thousands of people are focking to the vessel, and praise the pluck of Captain Kane in bringing his ship through safely.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
JERSEY ClTYS CHARTER.
Passed by tho Lower House of the New
 Jersey Legislature.

Passed by tho Lower House of the New
 Jersey Legislature.
 TRENTON, N. J., April 5.-After 8 spirited fight and an hours filibustering by the mi nority the new charter for Jersey City was pushed through thelHouse late yesterday af- ternoon by party vote of 32 to 16 The House amendments to the bill will be con- cured in by the Senate immediately, and the charter will be at once approved by the Governor.
 The House in Committee of the Whole virtually killed the bill, which provides for the levying of a State tax to meet the States indebtedness.
 Mir. Riker, Republican, offered substi- ute bill which reduces the appropriations for the current expenses of the State de- partments fully one-fourth, which he says would raise about $2O0, 900. This sum, with the balance in hand of s5S, 900, would come near paying off the entire indebtedness The Democratic leaders do not favor thls scheme, however, and it will not be adopt ed They claim to have plan of their own which will solve the question.
 The Democratic Senators held caucus on the Australian election bill, but did not ar rive at any conclusion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Pittsburs's Double Tragedy.

PITTsBURG, Pa., April 5.-Edward Dietz, who resides with his wife and family on Craig street, East End, killed his three yea--old daughter by almost severing her head from her body and then cut his own throat. Dietz had assaulted his wife, who made an information against her husband at an Alderman's office and didn't return to her home. Dietz refused to admit the offlc- CTS sent to arrest him and the latter didn't force an entrance until yesterday morning at which hour they found the bodies lying in the same room on the floor. Mrs. Dietz states that the only reason she can assign for her husbands action was the fact that an older daughter had gone out to work as a domestic against her fathers wishes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
ATTACKING THE SALOONS.
Dr. Lowrie Talks About Them in tn
 Newark. M. E. Conference.


 Newark. M. E. Conference.
 PEAINFIELp, N. J., April 5.-At the sec ond days session of the Newark M. E. Con- ference there were many new delegates. In the morning Rev. s. Van Benscotter read the report of the Newark District and Rev. Dr. Lowrie that of the Jersey City District. He reported the erection of nine new par sonages, costing $35, 900, and two additional churches, at a total cost of s6O,0OO. He also said there was increasing membership in most of the churches in his district. He re- ferred to the saloon as an enemy against Christ and his work. The saloon, he said, is vicious in principle and was never legal ized without sin. He claimed that it was necessary to annihilate the license system before the saloons could be destroyed. "The saloon must go. It has got to go, and may G cd hasten the day." were the closing words in the report" Dr. Lowrie added with prlde that not one of the 5000 mem bers included in the Jersey City District, either private or official, had signed a H. cense application this year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
How 1t Was Named.

Have you ever heard why the little burg of Upper Alton, Ills, has the nick. name of Pie Town? It took that queer name in very peculiar way. Along in the summer of 1864 a number of society people from St; Louis were invited by some Upper Alton people to go there and spend day in social sports. The invitation was not without a reminder to the guests to bring up supply of things for the inner man. When the time for luncheon came, it developed the fact that every person had brought a goodly number of pies. not a single per son having loaf of bread. The party made the best of the impronaptu dinner without bread. At tho close of the pie feast one of the number suggested ' Pie Town" as an appropriate nickname for Upper Alton, and the little village has carried it ever since.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
CRAZED BY JEALOUSY.
A Newerk Woman Makes Third A
 tempt Upon Her Life.

Newerl1 Woman Makes Third Att
 tempt Upon Her Life.
 NEWARK, N, April 5.-Mrs. Alma M. Began, made third attempt upon her life yesterday by gas asphyxiation. She was not at home when her husband, who keeps a feed store on William street, returned Wednesday night. At o'clock yesterday morning MT. Began forced an entrance into the house, and had scarcely passed through the door before the sound of a person grooming, as if in great distress, reached him from the bathroom. With the assistance of a neighbor the door was broken open and Mrs. Began was discov- cred on the floor unconscious. The room was filled with gas and 1t almost overcame the rescuers before they could carry the unfortunate woman into the hall. Dr. Maitland was summoned and the usual re- storaGves in such cases were applied but last night Mrs. Began was still unconscious and there are serious doubts of her recov cry. Mrs. Began was bookkeeper in her husbands. employ untils a year ago, at which time he married her. She is of a sngularly jealous disposition and found it hard to remain at home when her husband was out of the house. Five months ago she drank a vial of chloroform with view to ending her life, and two months ago she took dose of rat poison. After each at tempt she said she was sorry for her failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
NEW YORk'S LEGISLATURE.
Work Done I,y the Senators and Assem-.
 blymen at Albany.


 ALBANY, April 5.-The High License bill came up in the Senate and it took an hour in deciding to what committee the bill should Dc referred. It was finally referred to the Judiciary Committee
 The Rapid Transit bill was reported to the Senate by the Railroad Committee, and On MT. Ives motion it was made special or der for Tuesday evening next.
 The vote on the motion was 16 to 6.
 The Canal Committees bill reappropriat ing Sl00,000 for botsoming out canals was passed.
 IN THE ASSEMBLY.
 Tho Assembly went into Committee on Mr. Crosby's bill creating Commission to enquire into the expediency of enlarging the area of New York City.
 Mr. Crosby in his advocacy of the bill said 1t would not commit the Legislature to any policy; the Commissioners were simply to enquire and report and serve without pay; as to New York and Brooklyn it would be uAion rather than an annexation.
 Mr. McCarron, in defending Brooklyn, said that city did not want annexation. she was perfectly satisfied with her past pro. gress and present prospects.
 MT. McCarron endeavored, but without success, to get in an amendment exempting Brooklyn from the provisions of the blll
 The bill was eventually ordered to Il third reading but the House declined to make it a special order. Among bills introduced were the follow ing:
 For the supervision of mortgage con- panies.
 Paying bounty of half a cent per each pound of syrup manufactured from sor- ghum grown in this State. and also exempt ing S6,O0O of property invested by sorghum growers, for ten years from all taxes.
 The bill amending the charter of New burg was passed
 THE CEILING INVESTIGATION.
 At the meeting of the Ceiling Investiga- tion Committee, Speaker Cole testified that the S4 900 draft which was in his possession at Watkins last fall represented money he had borrowed from John M. Drake of New York on a note endorsed by G. H. Davis, and with which he had intended to buy bank stock from R. A. Elmer The draft was lost. After it was recovered he got it cashed at Elmira instead of Watkins lest the use of so large draft in so small a place might create grossip. His scheme to buy the stock fell through and he returned the money to Drake.
 MT. Drake was sworn, and confirmed Mr. Coles statement as to the loan.
 John G. Birch, Snaith's clerk, testified to his wanderings since the investig gation began. He kept Snaith's books, was not a bookkeeper, but magician. Did not use magic in keeping the books, however.
 The committee gave permission to con- tractor Sullivan to go to Colorado, having uo further questions to ask him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Detective Conover a Forser,

BUFFALO, N. Y., April 5.-Jan,es Conc yer, detective, has been found guilty of
 forgery in the second degree for forging a mortgage which he negotiated Conovel gained considerable notoriety year ago in
 connection with the case of Lorsnzo Dim mick, the insurance agent, who was con- victed of defrauding the Thames & Mersey Insurance company, and sentenced to five years in State prison. Pending an appeal Dimmick was admitted to bail and Conover was assigned to watch Dimmick On the day the decision was handed down Conove1 allowed Dlmmick to escape to Canada. Ii was sbelievedConover connived at Dimmick's S flight. Sentence will be passed next Tues.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Under His Own Doctors Cnre.

NEW YORK, April 5.-Edwin Booth ar rived from Rochester last evening and was met by his physician, Dr. St. Clair Smith The two took d carriage and drove to the Players club MT. Booth was in good spir- its, but not very robust. He took supper at the club and sat up until quite late, chat ting with friends. Dr. Smith confirms the statement that MT. Booth sustained par tial stroke of paralysis, and thinks the at tack was brought on by excessive smoking. He has directed the patient 50 remain in doors for while, keeping quiet and rest in He thinks MT. Booth will in this way regain his strength and be able to resume his engagements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
IN THE MORNING.
Weep not so sorely, mother mine, It is not as if l were dying;

Weep not so sorely, mother mine, It is not aS if were dying; Twill not be death when resign This weary couch. where I'm lying The flowers die not when they close, And no one dreams of heart yearning, They may not know but my soul knows l shall awake in the morning. Bid him come near who loves mo so; Fear not. am strong to bear it, have peace he may not know, And would that he should share it. He used to smile when was gay Over this poor forms adorning, He dares not weep to hear me say: l shall awake in the morning. A hand to each-mother and Jim know that you both are lovers, Souls can see when the eyes are dim: Strange how much dying uncovers Fever knew the wealth of love,
 had far so little earning, Twill not bs lost in realms above, When I awake in the morning. Friends, tried and true, one last request; Let mo go this promise keeping, That when this form is laid at rest, You will not sin in your weeping. The same dear one who sent me hero Has spoken for my returning, The passage is not worth tear;
 We shall all meet in the morning.
 William Lyle in Home Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
The Population of Waterbury

Is about 33,000 and we would say at least one-haf are troubled with some af- lection of the Throat and Lungs, as thoee complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial sizes fren Large bottles 5Oc and $1. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
PERJURY, CONN.,. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1889.
REPRESENTATIVES, PRINTER.
His Work Denounced in tho Seuate at
 Harrisburg.


 HARRISBURG, Pa., April 5.-In the Senate yesterday, when the bill providing that companies and corporations shall not en- gage in any business other than that for which they are chartered was called up on third reading, Mir. Watres said that the bill had been badly butchered in the reprin ting with the amendmhets made on second read ing. He said it was time that attention was called to the careessness of the State printer. Every day, he said, there were er- TOTS shown either in the bills or in the cal endar.
 Mir. Hines said that the bill had for the fourth time come from the printer in a bungled shape. He could forgive printer who would make one mistake, sbut when he did the same thing a second time it looked as if the printer had been tempered with. The Senate had been honest enough to con sider the bill and pass it, he said, and there was only one thing for the corporations to do and that vast tackle the printer.
 The bill is one drawn to reach the case of mining corporations which furnish powder to their miners at exorbitant prices.
 The Corporation bill went over for re- printing.
 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
 The House was busy passing appropria- ton bills finally. Mir. Shiras's bill to repeal the Sunday liquor-selling law of 1885, prohibiting the sale on that day, was reported adversely, and the bill for the purchase Of the Penn Manor farm in Bucks county was reported favor ably.
 When the bill for an appropriation for the State Normal School at Lock Haven came up MT. kratz attacked the management of the normal schools. MT. Dearden defended the bill. and it was passed. The following bills were passed finally:
 The bill making an appropriation to the Meadville City Hospital; also, to the Spen- cer Hospital in Meadeville.
 The bill relating to the Western State Penitentiary, and making an appropriation thereto.
 The appropriation to the State Hospital for the Insane at Danville for erecting and furnishing an annex.
 A supplement to an act to provide for the care and treatment of the lndlgent insane Of the several Coun- ties of the Commonwealth in State hospi- tals for the insane, approved the 18th day of June, 1SS3s
 The bill making an appropriation to the Pittsburg and Allegheny Home for the FriendeSS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Fast Day In Mas sachusetts.

BOSTON, April 5, 5,-Yesterday was Fast day and was general holiday in Massachusetts
 The banks, exchanges and business houses were closed and newspapers In many of the cities and towns suspended publication of their evening editions. Religious services were held in many churches during the day. The season of outdoor sports was opened with baseball, cricket matches, sailing TO- gattas, bicycle runs, target shooting, et,'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Black and White Elops Together.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April 1.-The elope- ment of Mrs. Lottie Randle, a good-looking white woman, who has husband and two children, and Isaac Walters, 8 very dark colored man, who has wife and one child, the facts relative to which were spread abroad for the first time yesterday, caused some surprise and excitement in Mulloy's lale, the scene of the intimacy between tho two. The runaways, who have been much in each others company for a month past, are believed to have gono to Providence, R. l., where Walters has friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Ward McAllister Rosi gns,

NEW YORK, April 5.-Ward McAllister has resigned his position as Secretary of the Entertainment committee of the Centen- nial celebration. Goeuv verneur Morris was elected. In his place. It is not known whether Mr. McAllister will still remain manager of the ball and banquet or not The members of the Executive committee decline to talk on the subject
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
His Leg Has Been AmputRted.

BROOKLYN, April 5.-Rev. Edward K. sBeecher, who fell under train and had his left leg mashed Wednesday night, is still at the Seney hospital. The injured leg has been amputated. Dr. Beecher is in good spirits, and owing to his fine constitution may recover, though to most men of 85 years the shock he has undergone would prove fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Burns With n Fifty Foot Flame.

PITTsBURG, Pa., April 5.-An East Pales- tine, Ohio, special says: A natural gas well of terrific volume and pressure, was struck near this place at depth of TOO feet. The drillers were not expecting the strike and were entirely unprepared. The gas blew the drilling tools high into the air and ig- nited from the fire under the boiler. The derrick and several small buildings near by were totally consumed. D. B. Taylor, Sim. con Early, Robert Tommins, dr., and an other man name unknown, were seriously and perhaps fatally burned. The flame of the burning gas is over fifty feet high.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Fire Bugs Arrested.

NEW YORK, April 5.-A band of shrewd firebugs has been unearthed by the Brook lyn and Jersey City police. The band is identified with band of Chicago anarch- iss. The members of it located in Brook lyn last December. Several Of them en- gagged small stores in different localities, secured all the insurance they could and then set them or fire. Their Dian to aver suspicion was to break kerosene oil lamp to convey the impression that it was . lamp explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
BUFFALO's BIG STRIKES.
The Carpenters Jubilant Over the Situa
 tion-Painters Confident.

tion-Painters Confident.
 BUFFALO, N. Y., April 5.-The carpenters yesterday afternoon were jubilant over the fact that twenty-three employers had signed the contract and that others were only holding out for few days for the sake of form. The chairman of the meeting in formed your representative that work was being found for the strikers as rapidly as possible and much faster than was expect ed. He also stated that notice had been served on a boss builder in charge of 8 large job by the owner of the building, that unless work was resumed at once upon his building he would hire union carpenters to do the work and hold the contractor re- sponslble for any excess of cost.
 The chairman of the painters meeting re- ported progress and perfect harmony among the members. Quite number have secured employment and others will be put on tomorrow. He had no doubt of the suc- cess of the Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05

Gretchen" said German professor, "do have that cat put out of the room; can't work while it is making such 6 noise. Where can it be?''
 ''Why, professor" answered Gretchen, "you are sitting on it"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
HE IS A DEFAULTER.
Elmira's Assistant Postmaster starts
 Hastily for Canada.

ELMIKA, N. Y., April 5.-It was not gen erally known until yesterday that Assistant Postmaster George A. Ward was missing together with $2,000 of government money ritled from the postoffice safe. Ward left the city early on Wednesday morning and 1t is opposed that he is now in Canada
 For several months past business men iu this city have received complaints from out of-town customers that they did not receive credit for money mailed Forty or fifty cases of this nature have been reported The amount stolen in this way cannot be stated.
 Ward has heretofore borne good repu- tatiou although he has been subject ts peri odical "sprees." He leaves behind him a wife and five small children.
 George M. Diven and Louis Eathbun are his bondsmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Muldoon and Ross Fall to Agree.

BOSTON, April 5.-Before leaving for Philadelphia William Muldoon the wrestler withdrew the deposit of $l0O for match with Duncan c. Ross and Ross withdrew his deposit of $500 for a match with Mul- doom. The failure to make match wa. due to the fact that Muldoon wanted a Gr9co-Roman contest and Ross a collar and elbow competition or a mixed match collar and elbow and catch h-as-catch-can
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
KCANTILE EXCHANGE

Butter Market dull: Creamery = Eastern 23 c.a25 C.: Western. 23 c.a24 C.: Elgin. :6
 ca26>3c.: Imitation. ca Q. Dairy-East- ern, nalt- firkin tubs, 70 c.a2s C.: Eastern, asO C.: eastern dairies entire, ca C.: wes- tern, 70 c.a23 c. Factory-Fresh, ca
 Chsese-Factory-New York cheddar, 1lAc. a1l.6; western flat, 10 c.all16c. Creamery New fork part skims , e.al0 c.; Pennsylva, aus part skins. c.al1Sc; full sKms. Sc.aAo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
There May Be Q Strike.

PITTsBURG, Pa., April 5.-The railroad coal miners of Western Pennsylvania met in convention in this city yesterday. The question under consideration was the rate of wages for next year. The convention took firm stand against any reduction in wages and adopted a uniform rate of 7o115 cents per ton. The indications are that the operators will not accept this rate and that there will be general strike before the question has been settled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Now Repair Shons.

EssSSz=:, Conn.,, April 5.-The Hart ford and Connecticut Western Railroad company has purchased four hundred acres of land at Granville, and will locate the company's repair shops and round houses there. Side-tracks sufficient to hold the en tire rolling stock of the road will also be laid at that point Sufficient water-power to run the machinery of the proposed shops will be secured from Ackley pond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Stanley Again Heard Fr om

BRUSSELS, April 5.-Further and more recent news of Henry M. Stanley has been received here from Stanley Falls on the Congo River. Arabs arriving at Stanley Falls report that Stanley and Emin Pasha were seen in February of this year march ing in company towards Zanzibar. Their force consisted of several thousand men, women and children and they carried with them 5000 tusks of ivory
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Belle Bovd's Captors Badly Hurt.

PITTsBUa, Pa., Ayril 5.-Colne Richar Long, treasurer of the Long Spring Truss Company, of Chicago, was strcuk by an Fri and Pittsburg engiue on the Fort Wayne road in Alleghaney City and fatally injured. He had commanded the Seventy third Ohio regiment during the Rebellion, and served under General Fremont. He galned historical prominence by capturing Belle Boyd, the notorious rebel spy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Maine's Refundins Bonds.

AUGUSTA, Me, April 5.-The Maine re- funding bonds have been awarded to Simon Borg & Co.,, of New York. The bonds have been declared valid by the Supreme Court and certified by the Attorney General of New York as 8 legal investment for savings banks The entire loan has ..been sold on terms favorable to the State.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
For the Defendant.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April b.-In the cele- brated Greenwich barn burning case of Alexander Mead vs. D. s. Husted, which tho past two weeks, the jury brought in a verdict in favor of the defendant. A notice of appeal was given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
Merely n Social Call.

Lady of the House-Now, you can go alongl I have nothing to give you.
 Tramp-Don't get excited, miss. l was presented with turkey, at the last I have called, thinking you might like to break it with mcdowell Citizen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-05
The swltchmen's Strike a rizzle.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 5.-The strike of the Erie switchmen is fizzling out. Gene ral Superintendent Murphy has arrived from the East with about sixty new men who have been put to work in the places of the strikers. The strikers hang around the yards but do not offer to molest the new men.