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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
UIS MARROW ESCAPE.
Bishop Vladimir of San Francisco,
 Just Misses Death.
A DETECTIVE AGENCY
Tint |, what u Russian Calls the Church nt the City of the Golden Gnte-A Great Sensation Expected Through the Investig ations.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-Bishop Vladi- mir, who lives in the Russian church, at the corner of Powell and Union streets, was awakened yesterday morning by smoke, which seemed to pour from the floor of his room. Hastily dressing he found the corridors filled with smoke, and it was with difficulty he aroused the priests and scholars in time to make their escape, as the flames be- gan to spread to the church proper, which was situated just beneath the bedrooms. The interior of the edifice was completely gutted. The fire has caused intense ex- citement among the Slavonic residents.
 It Is now openly asserted that the edi- flee was burned in the hope of destroy ing certain books and records intended for use against criminals who occupy high and exalted positions. It is said that fear of exposure led those who have robbed the church of the finances to plan It's destruction, and that the murder of Bishop Vladimir was also contemplated. The matter is now being investigated, and if one half of the stories told by those who claim to be conversant with the his tory of the Church since it's establishment here nearly quarter of century ago be found to be true, sensation will be brought to light never before equalled in the annals of local crime.
 "It may not be generally known" said Ivan Prevoski, well-known Russian, that the Russian church here is only q detective agency, but such is the case. While the clergymen pretend to be de- voting their time to the saving of l souls and doing good works, they are | acting as spies for the home govern l ment."
 Though Bishop Vladimir says all is peace within the church, one of the en- | ployes was discharged few weeks | ago on suspicion that he was preparing l to do harm to the Bishop. It Is as- | serted that the Bishop has not friend | for he is as great an autocrat as the
 Czar. The Consul Is below him in rank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
EXPLOSION IN BOSTON.
A Hotel Wrecked and Many PersOns
 Severely Injured.

BOSTON, May 23.-An explosion of gas occurred in the basement of the Van Ness house, in Elliott street, yesterday. The windows of the hotel were blown out and those of several buildings In the vicinity were smashed, while the lower portion of the hotel was wrecked.
 Edward Leavers, the porter, was dan gerously burned and is not expected to live.
 Ellis Zarditski was dangerously burned about the face and body.
 Herbert Russell, aged 2S. clerk in the hotel, was badly burned about the head, face and hands.
 Michael Emory, aged 67, a lobster ped dler, and Clement Saunders were cut about the hands and face by glass. They are all in the hospital.
 Two men standing in the hotel entrance were blown across the street, but escaped without serious injury.
 The cause of the explosion Is said to be the lighting of match in the base ment, where a gas purifying machine had been disconnected with service pipes which had been left unplugged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
strnwberr,e. as They Eat 'Em.

The really proper way to serve straw berries nowadays $ with the stems on. Part of smal! saucer should have a lit tlo mound of powdered sugar poured into it, and on the other side the largest and choicest berries obtainGblc should be hcapod up Each berry Is taken up by tho stem, dipped Into the sugar, and eaten from tho iingers.-N. Y Sun.
 Mir. ParnelI will visit Edinburgh on July l, when he will receive the freedom of the city. A conservative Irish lady living near Dublin, who died recently bequeathed e2,00O to Mir. Parnell.
 Prince Albert Victor of Wales laid the foundation stone of the Albert bridge, in Belfast, yesterday. An immense crowC attended tho ceremony, and the prince was accorded, an enthusiastic re. ception. The prince and several off cials made addresses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Ives and stayner Go Free.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 23.-The su- preme court has decided the case of the State against Henry s. Ives and George H. Slayer in favor of the defendants. The prosecuting attorney of Hamilton county had taken exception to the ruling of Judge Stroeder of the common pleas court, where the jury was directed to bring in @ verdict for acquital. the defendants being on trial for swindling the stockholders of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. The exceptions were overruled and the case dismissed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
J9PdN SHAKEN UP.
An Earthquake That Puxzled th<
 Sctentlsts.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-The Occi dental and Oriental companys steam. ship Belgic has arrived, bringing Chinese and Japanese advices to May 2.
 The Japan Mail, a newspaper, states that an earthquake of the most unusual character was recorded at 2.07 o'clock D. m., April IS. in the Seismological ob. servatory of the imperial university al Tokio. The peculiarity of the phenome non lay not in it's violence, but in the ex- treme slowness of oscillations, it taking from four to seven seconds to complete one to-and-fro motion chiefly in hori. zontal plane lying south and north.
 There were few vertical motions, however, of equally slow periods. The phenomenon lasted ten minutes and thirty-six seconds, no damage being done. .-..
 Yokohama papers give an account ol the severe punishment of two Japanese journalists who published, with sketc h of new liberal constitution, picture of skeleton on the emperor's throne One journalist was sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined, while the other received one year in prison and was fined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
SETTLING SAMOA,s AFFAIRS.
No Dlmculties Enco0ntsred. at tho ees.
 sion of the ConTerence in Berlin.

No Dlmculties Encountered at tho Ses-
 sion of the Conference in Berlin.
 BERLIN. May 23.-The conference on the Samoan affair met again yesterday. The session lasted from three until half past four o'clock.
 Contrary to expectations there was no difficulty encountered during the delib- erations of the conference. The ques- tion of the indemnity to be paid by the Samoans for the killing of Germans at Apia by natives was not brought up. but was left to the working committed. The action is taken as an indication that the question can be solved here. The next session of the conference will be held next week. The final adjournment may occur then.
 It is believed here that the conference has come to an agreement upon the ques- tions at issue and that Malietoa will re- sume his throne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
TELEGR1PHIC BREVITIES.

A reduction of 10 per cent. has been made in the wages of the furnace-em- ployes throughout the Shenango valley.
 Mrs. Henry E. Perrine, mother of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, left Chicago last night for the West over the 70" road with Mir. Perrine.
 The Keystone Rolling Mills at Read ing, Penn., will resume work Monday next. It will run independent of the Reading iron Works.
 Arthur V. Wiltsie was tried at Goshen, N. Y., yesterday on charge of grand larceny in appropriating $1 ,O00 which c. s. W. Smith had deposited with Wiltsie's banking house. The jury returned a yer dict of not guilty, and Wiltsie was re-
 leased on bailI to await trial on another indictment.
 Two years ago Annie Griffiths of Frank lin, Penn., was supposed to have been murdered in Kansas, and her relatives
 mourned her..for dead. A few days ago Miss Griffiths surprised her friends in Franklin by appearing among them. She
 Is not likely to die for some time. A special election was held yesterday Kansas, to eleota successor to the Hon. | Thomas Ryan, who was recently ap- | pointed Minister to Mexico, Gen. Harri- | son Kelly, the Republican nominee, who
 is farmer. was elected without opposi- l tion.
 l In the inquiry as to the state of affairs at the Chicago State Insane Asylum. Dr. Clevenger, formerly 0 member of the medical staff there, testified that 1t was
 impossible for regular practitioner to l stay there. The most disreputable ones
 were the ones to stay, because they de-
 voted more time to intrigue. Boodleism
 controlled the management of the insti- 1 tuition.
 l.. o. c. Lamar, Jr., son of the distin.
 guished statesman and jurist has turned up at New Orleans as drummer for 6 Rochester, N. Y., shoe house. He haG been a department clerk under Presi
 dent Cleveland, but resigned when Gen
 Harrison came in and sought other chan
 nels of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
4 YousAful Railroad Pr..ident.

President George B. Roberts of tho Pennsylvania railroad looks too young for his position among railroad men, and he doesn't try to make himself look older than he Is. He appeared in this city recently in a new suit of light gray plaid Mis Misn tie oV wss cfioht @ biue 1ineS ,n abe bie checks in white, and was held by fine pin with large gray pearl in the head. This, with light hat and no overooat. made him very young looking man. IN, Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
ARRIYAL OF MR. LINCOLN.
The New American Minister Complete
 His Voyage Safely,

His Voyage Safely.
 LIVERPOOL, May 23.-Upon the arrival of the steamer City of Paris in the Mer- sey, yesterday afternoon, special ten der, decorated with flags, put out to the vessel for the purpose of conveying Rob- ert T. Lincoln, the new American minis ter ashore.
 Among those on the tender who went to welcome MT. Lincoln were Henry White, first secretary of the American legation at London, Mir. Russell, the American consul at Liverpool, and the members of the corporation ot this city.
 The mayor met Mir. Lincoln at the landing stage, and welcomed him to the city Mir. Lincoln spent no time in Liv- erpool, but proceeded immediately for London. He dined en route.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Killed bv Fall.

ITHACA, May 23.-Yesterday Joseph c. Burritt, aged 72, a leading jeweler of this city, was pruning a tree on his lawn. He was upon ladder twelve feet from the ground. limb gave way and he fell, striking upon his right temple. and with in four hours he died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Biz Baseball Dividend.

DETROIT, May 23.-The stockholders of the old Detroit National League club have met and declared 8 dividend of S54, ,0OO. The directors own four-f1fths of the 400 shares of stock. The par value of each share is $50 and the holders will receive $135 per share. There is still more money to be divided
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Telegraph Operators Get Dumped.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 23.-Telegraph operators who, for years, have used in betting on races private information ob- tained from tips " handled by them in course of their duties, have got a heavy damp here. Anderson M. Waddill sent a message to Nashville, asking friend to put $500 on one horse, and all the winnings on another in a succeeding race. This was intended to catch the boys. The first horse won. By that time the word had got out, and the oper- ator crowd plunged heavily on the sec ond horse, which ran unplaced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
A BRASS BUTTON.

She told him that men were false, That love was dreadful bore. AS they danced to the Nanon waltz, i On the slippery ballroom floor. He said that her woman's face.
 The crown of her shining hair; Her subtle feminine grace. '. Were haunting him everywhere. sSs He told her his orders had come ;, To march with the dawn of dsyy :. soldier must follow the drumss No choice but to mount and away. 4 sudden tremor of fear
 Her rallying laughter smote. .-..ss x ,.. . As he gave her 6 souvenir,
 A button from of his coat. He went to the distant war, And fought as a man should dos But she forgot him afar, In the passion for something new. His trinket among the rest.
 She wore at her dainty throat, But bullet bad pierced his breast Where the button was of his coat.
 New Haven Palladium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
MICHAEL Ht tWKINS' REVENGE

He Tries to Shoot the Widow of Million.
 aire Peter Donahue.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-Mrs. Dona- hue, widow of the late millionaire Peter Donahue, was shot yesterday while out driving by Michael Hawkins, Peters cousin, who was lately defeated in a law suit to obtain sbare of the estate of the deceased millionaire, amounting to $134,- 900. Mrs. Hawkins escaped injury and her assailant was arrested. He said he merely fired to frighten her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Japarese Goods in New York.

It used to be the top of enterprise for the Japanese goods dealers in this city to have designs made here and sent to Japan to be worked out and manufactured there. Ono firm thinks, however, that 1t has gone a little ahead of this in importing the Japanese workers and having them make up the goods in this country. \ sight of the Japs at work is thrown h with every purchase as sert of com. bined premium and guarantee ot eeA- utneness.-N. Y. Sun. 1o.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
A Rescued Crew Brought Home.

SAN FRANcIsBo, May 23.-The schooner H. s. Tierna has arrived from Jeluit, Marshal Islands, bringing Captain Sake and crew of six men of the schooner Addie c. Hasseltine, which was cast away on Ebon Island of the same group March l9 last, during a terrific gale and became total wreck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
100 Ladies Wanted .

And 100 men to call on any druggist fol a free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine, the great root and herb rem, edy, discovered by Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys it is a positive cure. For consumption and clearing up the complexion it does wonders. Children like it. Everyone praises it. Large size package, 50 cents. At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
The Bill siouxts Them,

PIERRE, Dak., May 23.-A gentleman we'll known in territorial politics has just returned from Bismarck, where he had an interview with Post Trader and Agent Laughlin, of Standing Rock, in which the latter stated that on opposition what ever had developed among the Indians around the agency to the present Sioux bill and that it would be easily ratified upon the coming of the commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Girls Flight Wtth Kntves.

|. HUNTINGTON, w. Va., May 23.-At Athalia, Lawrence county, O., Mss Rucker and Miss Bettie Kyle having fallen out concerning a young man, ob- tained two knives and attacked each other furiously. Both were soon covered with blood. Finally Miss Fucker gave up the contest and started to run, with Miss Kyle Is hot pursuit The latter soon fell to the ground ex hausted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
BOTH WENT DOWN.

Two Flshtng Vessels Lost and l73 Men
 Drowned.
 HALIFAX, N.S., May 23.-Advices from St. Pierre, Miquelon, state that two fishing vessels, the Ella and Quarter Freres, which left France some time ago for the Newfoundland fisheries, with 175 men on board, have been lost and that all hands have doubtless been drowned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
A AVerdlct ARRfnat MI

AVerAict ARainst Mrs. Carter. l CHICAGO, May 23.-In the celebrated
 Carter divorce case the jury has rendered
 verdict again st Mrs. Carter, who | brought suit for divorce.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
4 CYCLONE IN VIRGINIA.
Considerable Damage Has Been Done
 by the Wind.

by the Wind.
 NORFOLK, Va. May 2s.-A severe hail storm has passed through the trucking region of Princess Anne county. doing considerable damage to the crops. Trees were badly torn and light framework prostrated by the wind. the southern branch of the river, the trucking farms were badly cut up by the hail. Along the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad the storm wes very severe and much danger resulted from wind and hail.
 On the Tar river division of the Sea- board road trees were blown across the track and freight train was thrown from the rail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Colonel Fellows in a Hurry.

NEW YORK, May 23.-In the case of Frank Templeman, arrested on Tuesday night for conspiring to prove District Attorney Fellows, Inspector Byrnes and Detective Wilkinson had planned to share trict attorney has moved for an imme- diate trial and will try to have it begun today
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
AN EMPRESS IN fl WRECK,
Her Train Leaves the Track and Sew.
 eral Slight Injuries Result.

eral Slight Injuries Result.
 BERLIN, May 23.-The empress of Aus tria who has been at Wiesbaden for sev- eral weeks for the benefit of her health, left yesterday afternoon with het entire suite on a special train for Vienna.
 Near Frankfurt three coaches ran off the track. A violent shock was given to the entire train and there was great alarm, but the consequences were not disastrous.
 Several servants were slightly hurt and the coaches were disabled. The empress remained calm throughout the excite ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23

Mayor Grant Makes His Appointments
 at Last-Names of the Winners.
 NEW YORK, May A.-Mayor Grant has made the following appointments:
 Police Commissioner-ame Martin, Commissioner of Charities and Correc- tion-Edward Sheehy. Corporation Coun- sel-William H. Clark. Dock Commis- sioner-J. Sergeant Cram. Police Jus- tices-Charles N. Talntor, Edward Hagan and Gen, John CoohIane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
1O9 Bank Street,
Forced to Leave Home.

Over 60 people were forced to leave their homes yesterday to call for free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood is bad, your liver aud kidney out of order, if you are consti- pated and have headache and an un- slightly complexion, don't fail to call on any druggist to-day for a free sample of this great remedy. The ladies praise its Everyone likes it. Large size package, 50 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
The West Virginia Election Contest.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 23.-The Fleming Golf Gubernatorial contest com naittee has examined the election papers from Clay and Pocahontas counties Clay was allowed to go as it voted. In Pocahontas Golf had challenged two votes, and the challenges were sustained by the committed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
LOST IN THE GALE
Tho Schooner stubbs Goes Down-The
 Captatn's Body Found.

Captain's Body Found.
 WELLNLEET, Mass, May 23.-The body reported cast ashore at Gurgathy inlet, Va., and afterward robbed of consider able sum of money, was probably that of Capt. Henry P, Smith, of this place, who sailed, from Hampton Roads April in command of the schooner Mary A. Stubbs, with oysters for an eastern port. The schooner was last seen off Chinco- league bay just before the gale of April 6 and no doubt foundered with all on board
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
A Plague or srn all- Fox.

WILKEsBARRE, May 23. Five new cases of smallpox have appeared at Nanticoke, where it was supposed the disease was stamped out. There are now fourteen cases, A child of Rev. E. R. Hughes Is dead, and the minister and his other two children are sick
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Malmesbury,s Manuscript.

LONDON, May 23.-The late Earl of Malmesbury left quantity of manuscript which he directed his heirs not to permit to be published for several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
That seat Rematn. Demooratie.

CARMI, H., May 23.-Reports from the special election heidi in the Nineteenth Illinois district to elect successor to the late Congressman Townshend indicate the election of Judge J. R. Williams, Dem.) over T. s. RidQeway (Rep.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
New Workers May Yet Get the Lands.

CITY OF MEXICO. May 2s.-A German purchase the lands pertaining to the Ra- mirez-Varela concession, in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. The offers were refused. A New York syndicate Is seek ing to purchase the same lands. This Is the largest and most valuable con- eession granted by the Mexican govern ment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23

The Pun1shment D1dn't F1t the Crime.
 COLUMBUS, May 23-The supreme court has reversed the decree of Judge Pugh in sentencing Allen o. Myers to ninety days imprisonment and to pay fine of s2OO for contempt of court. The case grew out of the tally-sheet forgery,trial. Myers absented himself and wrote a letter from Washington to..the Cincinnati Enquirer, in which he ridculed Judge Pugh. The supreme court holds that the act was contempt, but that the punishment was exceSsiye
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
c. w. ID. OR D E3 R7
5000.

Benefits are first-class all wool suit of clothes, any size or patterns you may choose from our window. They are nearly all of $14 quality, and will cost you only
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
PRINCE RUSSELL,S PLANS.

He VIII Probably Movo from Montana
 to New York.
 WASHINGTON, May 23.-Russell Harri- son is considering on an offer of w. J. Arkell to take an active part in the edi- torial direction of Frank Leslle's Illus trated Newspaper.
 The climate of Montana does not agree with Mrs. Harrison and she Is anxious to move to New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
KiiraIn and M

KiiraIn and Mitchell Sail for This City.
 LONDON, May 23.-Kilrain and Mitchell have sailed for New York. They are in gaod spirits and confident that Kilrain vii! whip Sullivan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Failure of a Cartridge Company.

CHICAGO May 23.-The Western Arms and Cartridge company, which failed last Saturday by the entry of judgment against 1t for s63 ,0OO, has made volun- tary assignment. The assets are said to De s11O, 900 and the liabilities $S0,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Graphite in Nfissouri.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May 23.-A mine of graphite has been discovered on the farm of J. H. Berch. near Plattsburg. The vein is 4 1-2 feet wide by 300 feet long. It will be developed for stove polish, lu- briciting powders and lead pencils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
The Vnlkyrie's FIrst Trip.

LONDON, May 23.-Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrle sailed her maiden match yesterday. She was first home, but was beaten on time allowance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
rarnell,s visit to Edinburx.

LONDON, May 23.-Parnell will go to Edinburg at the close of June and will receive the liberty of tho city with all duo ceremony July l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23

Moscow, May 23.-The Persian King will remain three days at the winter pal nee at St. Petersburg and proceed thencc sc Paris.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
Association oames-wsdne esday.

Association esday.
 AT KANsAs CrTY. Kansas City..........S o 0~ 0-S Brooklyn .............1 I 0 o s-13 Base hits-Brooklyn. 6; Kansas City. 9. Er rors-Brooklyn. 6; Kansas City. 10. Batteries- Carruthers and visner-Conway VI and Donahue.
 LOUIS. St. Louis.. o 8 0 C. Athletic. .............S 0 o O. Base hits-Athletic g.; St. Louis. 6. Errors-- Athletic, l; St. Louis, 1. Batteries-Seward d and Gunning-Devln and Boyle.
 AT LOUWvuLI. Louisville .O o o o o 0 o O. q Baltimore ............O 2 o o O-1l Base hits-Louisville. 6: Baltimore. H. Errors- Louisville. l; Baltimore. 2 Batteries-Ewing and Vaughn--Cunninghsm and Tate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
BASE BALL RECORD.
Lea 9ue-Wednosday.
 AT BOSTON.

BOSTON. Boston. ................2 o o To O. { Indianapolis. .........2 o o o 0 -6 Base hits-Boston, 2; Indianapolis, 8. Errors Boston, 4: Indianapolis 0. Batteries-CIarkson and Bennett-Getzen and Buckley.
 PHILAD1IPHIA. Philadelphia ..............O 1 2-A Cleveland d..................0 O 2 Q-8 Base hits-Philadefphia. q Cleveland. 5. E- rors-Philadelphis, 6; Cleveland. l. Batteries- Burlington and Clements-O' Brien and Trimmer.
 AT STATEN ISLAND. New York. k............O 0 0 6 O 8 O-1 Chicago .............0 O 0 O. Base hits-New Yorh. 10. Chicago. 2. Errors New York, q Chicago. T. Batterfes-Keefe and Ewing-Tener and Sommera
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-23
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