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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
TRIP OF THE DELEGATES.-
They Sec Niagara and Left for Bufr,l.
 This Forenoon.

They Sec Niagara and Left for Buffalo
 This Forenoon.
 NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Got. l4,-The members of the International American Congress left hero this forenoon for Buffalo.
 Their visit here was made as pleasant as possible. After breakfast at the Cataract House yesterday, carriages were taken and the party were driven to the various points of interest about the falls. Tho day was cloudy and so cold that no long stops were made dur ing the drive. At Prospect Point a photograph of the party was taken, after which they were conveyed down by the inclined tramway to the pier at which the Maid of the Mist lay. The party were soon on board the steamer, and were taken as close to the roaring cataract as the boat could go. After a short stop the steamer returned to tho landing place and the visitors were taken back to the hotel to lunch.
 The afternoon was spent in driving on the Canadian side of the river, the whole party bringing up at the Clifton House at o'clock. A banquet was here given in honor of the guests by Hon. Erastus Wiman. Many informal speeches were made, and at late hour the party returned to tho Cataract House
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
STABBED IN THE HEART.
Mnknan Discovers the Body of Q MI
 Inside the Entrance to a Cemeterv.

mhknan Discovers the Body of O Man
 Inside the Entrance to a Cemetery.
 SToNEHAM, Mass, Oct. 14.-Earlv yesterday morning a milkman found the body of George Martin, Jr., of Stoneham, lying just inside the en- trance of the Williams street come. nv.
 An autopsy shows that death was caused by knife wound in the heart. Wm. B, Mcguire and Patrick Bishop nave been arrested. They were in Martins company Saturday night at a saloon in Montville. The three re- turned here on horae car about mid night Bishop says that after leaving the car quarrel occurred, and Martin knocked Mcguire down Bishop wished to avoid being mixed up Tn the quarrel, and hurried away. He heard cries for help, and afterward, looking back, saw. by the aid of the electric light. Martin walking toward the cemetery gate. He thought Mcguire had get the worst of the nght. He went home and knew nothing more about the affair until arrested.
 Mcguire denies the fighting, and says ne went straight home on leaving the car, and knows nothing as to how Mar tin met his death. The crime occurred In thickly settled part Of the town, supposed to be we'll policed.
 Doctors say that the wound was immediately fatal, and Martin could not have walked from the car-track to the cemetery after receiving it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
ORDERED OUT OF ChuRCH
The Father Lambert Trouble Rex,xed [,
 Waterloo.

Waterloo.
 AUBURN, N. Y., Oct. 14,-The old nght between the Rev. Louis A. Lam
 pert, now in Rome. but formerly nastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in W.ter- 100, and Rishop McQuaid of Rochester.
 oroke out With new vigor in Water 100 yesterday, and riot was narrowly aveIIea Tn the chucrh. Seven weeks ago yesterday the Rev. Father Hickey. t6e present pastor of St. Mary's Church read letter from Bishop McOuaid ex. communicating William Dempsev and James Kelly because they had been instrumental in brinrino the Rev. Dr. McGlynn, of Se1 York, to Waterloo to deliver a lecture upon Father Lambert, a Priest Who Went to Rome, and What He Got mere. On the Sunday following the reading of the Bishops letter neitber Dempsey nor Kelly attended chnrcb put they have been in thefr pews every sunday since at the second service whlch takes place at II o'clock, but they nave not heard mass because Father hickey refused to celebrate mass while they rema1ned in their seats. This morning at a few minutes before IT John Welch, trustee, advanced to the altar rail and said:
 request James Kelly and William n.enpsey to leave their pews and stand at the doos of the church.
 Neither man stirred, and MT. Weloh then called upon the conpreration tn put them out. Michael Bowie anS James Talbot, two Auburn consthbles went down to Mir. Kelly's seat and ordered him out After some talk MT. Kelly got up and took seat near the aooA rom which he refused to stir. 1aeh the constables tried to get Dempsey out. He refused to stir even when they took hold of him. Several men, members of the congregation. crowded around and made fun of the two eoAstables, and the latter finally sawthat they had gotten into a muddle and left the church. Kelly and Demp- sey remained in the church until i5 minutes to Is, when they went out, fol loweo 10 ny the members of the congrega- tion who had stayed in the church dur ing tho seene
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
PRIZES FOR aoop WORK.
Ehe Pennsylvania Railroad to be Oycr- hauled this Week.


 PITTsBURG, Oct 14.-General Manaper Pugh, of the Pennsylvania Railroad. left to-day on an inspection tour of the entire main line between Jersey Citv and Plttsburg. He is accompanied by forty experts, and the trip will occupy five days.
 The directors have voted to donate $l,ooo In prizes for those divisions which snow the most careful supervision, and it IS this offer which has induced all division superintendents to keen the road, as 1t were, in exhibition garb Inc present system of organization calls . Tor two general superintendents to take care Of the roadway from Jersey City to Pittsburg, and they are assisted by four division superintendents. Within each division there are several assistant engineers, five supervisors and six sec ton foremen, whose duty is to daily his jurisdiction
 m view of the responsibility being so we'll divided, spirit of rivalry has been aroused and the award of prizes SUITS up an even more energetic spirit. The prizes will be distributed by the general manager as follows: s150 to the supervisor of the best kept district; SlO0 to the second in rank of distinction: s1 co to the supervisor showing the most
 
 proficient supervisors in the respective divisions, and $50 to the section foreman with the best record.
 A novel method has been adopted to decide upon the merit of the various subordinates, and the decision is reached by a vote of the forty experts who accompany General Manager Pugh. As the inspection proceeds record is kept on card of the ranking to which each employe is entitled When the investigation is completed these cards are sent to Altoona and the awards made according to the general average.
 The party travels at about the rate of eighteen miles an hour in an inspection car which is pushed ahead of the en- gine' so as to secure an uninterrupted view of the roadway. All rubbish and disarranged ballast about the depot building are carefully noted, while acquisitions for supplies can be made from the general superintendent as they pass through the respective divisions. Supervisor Murphy has been very busy putting hts yard Tn Philadelphia in good order, and he will try to win again the s1oo prize which he obtained last year
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Ex-GoV. Minor Dead,

STAMEoRD, Conn, Got. 14.-William Thomas Minor, ex-Governor of Con necttcut, died yesterday at his resi-. denoe in this city, where he was born Oct. 8, 1915: He was graduated at Yaie m 1884 and taught in Stamfard from that year until 1s41, studying law in the mean time, He was admitted to practice in 1s4o. For eight years he was a member of the Connecticut Leg 1slature. From 1850 to 1858 he served as Governor of his native State. In 1864 President Lincoln appointed him Consul General at Havana. Three years later he resigned. In 1869 MT. Minor was appointed judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut, but re- signed in 1873 and lived retired life up to tho date of his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
YANKEE ENTERPRISE.

Rarnum q Bailey's Big Show to Leave
 Bridgeport To- Night for England. BRIDGEPoRr, Conn, Oct, 14.-Rarnum & Bailey's show leaves it's heado uarters here tonight for New York. Itwill go directly to the Anchor line pier in Brooklyn and embark on the steamer Furnesia, which will take it to London. / The Furnesia will carry 24o of the em- ployes and 1o0 moro will follow We'd nesday on the City of Rome. It is a monster undertaking to transport the vast show to England.
 Before single performance Is given es5o, 900 will have been expended. There have heen s90. 900 expended on new cos tunes and $l66. 900 worth of advertising matter will be distributed in London.
 The daily expenses of the show will be $12, 900. MT. Bailey, ''the Napoleon of the show world," as he is called in amusement circles, says he doesn't care if they lose million in Europe. MT. Barnum and he only want to give the people there an idea of Yankee enter. DriSA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
INDIGNANT PARlSHjONERS.
They VIII Not Receive Pastor Sent Theu
 by Their Bishop.

They VIII Not Receive Pastor Sent Them
 by Their Bishop.
 BUFFALO, N. Y., Got. 14.-The only topic discussed in the Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday, before and after services, was the ap- pointment of Rev. Dr. Phelps as pastor by the recont Lockport conference
 Rev. Dr. Bashford, pastor of tho church, had been appointed president of the Wesleyan University of Ohio, but by an arrangement with the University he was permitted on certain conditions to retain his pastorate here for another year. Notwithstanding this, the con ference appointed J. D, Phelps, of the First Church of Rochester, to fill the pastorate of the Delaware Avenue Church.
 The stewards of the church held Q secret session and elected Dr. Wentworth as temporary pastor. They also passed caustic resolutions on the action of the bishop.
 One of the trustees states that the meeting voted unanimously to respect fully refuse to receive Rev. MT. Phelps. If the bishop refuses to reconsider his action the church will continue to re- fuse the appointment of MT. Phelps and engage their own minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
JURY PIXERS JAILED
Six Men Indicted for the Latest
 CrOnih Plot,
THE AFFAIR NOT YET ENDED.
The Prosecution Say the Conspiracy is the
 Worst Ever Ooncocted.

TWO of the Accepted Jurors "Eixed"-so-
 cret Meeting ot the Counsel for tn. D.- fense-Thcy feel Their Position Keep,v
 stenographer Purcell Expected ro,Dav from St. Louis.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-Six more men have been Indicted and arrested for connec- tlon with the conspiracy to fix, the Cronln jury in tic interest of the men accused of the murder. The Lawyer Forest, who is charged by Kavanaugh. tho Clan-na-Gael agent, with a knowl- edge of the plot, is out in a fierce denial.
 States Attorney Longenecker declares that two of the accepted jurors have been already fixed
 Ot the six men indicted by the Special Grand Jury Saturday night, ODonnel was allowed to remain at home under guard, his wife being sick. Tom Ka- vanaugh, Hanks and Solomon arc in }all. smith and Koren are supposed to be under the ''sweating" process of inc police.
 Luther Laflin Mills, counsel for the prosecution, said last night that the world will be shocked when all the 1acts Of the stupendous plot are known. lie says the plot is, so far-reaching that the world will wonder that it was ever i"'noneu. It was the most hellish ever concocted
 The attorneys for the defense held secret conferences all day yesterdav put their plans could not be learned nhey reel their position keenly. MT. Forest looked five years older. His race was colorless and his eyes heavy. Judge Wing was as calm as ever. Mir Donahue showed less anxiety than any ot the attorneys for the defense.
 m nose who have studied the case affirm that the affair has not yet ended ana that tho desperation of tho power pehiho the accused murderers will reach still higher climax in order that the guilt of the real culpr;ts may never be learned. The District ttor. ney now casts the blame on his former stenographer, Purcell, who disappeared so mysterlousiy. Purcell, it is said, le1t on account of financial troubles and went to St. Louis. He will be in Chicago to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
LABOR OhIEFS CONFER.
A Meeting In Philadelphia To-Day of
 LsAding Workinsmen.

PH1LADELrHIA, Oct. l4. = Samuel Gompers, President of the Federation of Labor, and other officers of that organization are in this city for the purpose of conference with the Knights of Labor.
 It Is believed that the Federation will request the Knights of Labor to abstain frora giving charters to non unlon!sts or to men who have aban- doned their trade organizations. Knights of Labor from taking the places of union mon who go on strike. As regards the eight-hour movement, the Knights will be requested to re- main neutral if they do not decide to join in the eight-hour movement. The conference with the Knights vii! be held late this afternoon. The Federation will be represented by MT. Gompers, Vice-Presidents Daniel Nc Laughlin of Brantwood, H., and John Martin of Pittsburg; Secretary P. J. Mcclure of Philadelphia and Treasurer Aonry Enrich of New York. The Knights will be represented by General Master Workman Powderly. John Dev- lin of Detroit, A. w. Wright, Toronto, Can; John J. Holland, Jacksonville, Fla, and John Costello, Pittsburg.
 In speaking about the Federation MT. Powderly said: '"They insist that we shall present the eight-hour question to the General Assembly. We have our views on this question and they have theirs. The object of our conference Is to learn just what they want. believe in shorter day, but it will never be brought about by strikes. Arbitration Is all that can bring 1t about. The stockyards strike in Chicago was a good illustration of this."
 MT. Powderly does not intend to re- sign. On that point he says: II never thought of such a thing. It seems to be the policy of a number of men to keep me busy contradicting this statement ito keep me in hot water. as it were. am not thinking of resigning."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
MONDAYS RESERVED.
NC" Rules at the White House VI
 Congress is in Session,

Nc" Rules at the White House While
 Congress is in Session.
 "Asa1SGToN, Got. 14.-In anticipa tion or the meeting of Congress, the Presi- gent mas established the following rules TOT tho daily transaction of business at the Executive Mansion, which will he strictly adhered to: 'e
 senators and members and others haylng business with the Presid mt Sa Wini De received every day. except Mon- o'clock, and at no other time.
 Tho public receptions in the East hoom at ! p. m. on Mondays, Wednes uays and Saturdays will be held as usual. "'
 The President regrets tho incon- !enlence to which friends may be sub Jected to by tho enforcement of these rules, but Ae is sure that they will see @ one necessity of his having some hours each day that are absolutely free from Interruption. A'A'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
To Form an Aluminium Trps%

PITTsRURG, Pa., Oct, 14-Alfred Bol- ton, of Staffor dshire, Eng, is in Pitts burg to see what can be done about the consohdaaon of the aluminium inter- ests in the United States. There is a factory in Lockpsrt, N. Y., which he is interested in, ant the other Is in Pitts burg. He believes that a consolidation of interests would be very beneficial, as there IS great demand for aluminium. and will consult with the Pittsburpers as to what can be done looking to the formation of a '"Trust" though he does not consider it as such.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Sunocated by Gas While Drunk.

NEW YORK, Oct 14.-Mrs. Mary A. Barnett, aged 80, and Daniel Murphy, aged 33, painter, wore suffocated by gas last night in room at the Mansion House, 2ob East 1a2d street. The wo- mans husband, Flory Barnett, the boxer. loft her three years ago for her unfaithfulness. She had boon intimate with Murphy, and the couple were on a drunken deoauch at the hotel. Just how the gas came to be turned on and unlighted Is not known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14

Sixtlsth Anniversary of Their Wedding.
 BUFFALO, N. Y.. Got. 14.-Horatio N. Waldo and wife of Arcade celebrated their sixtieth wedding anAiysraary yes terday. MT, Wade IS s4 years old, was an ardept Abolftlentst, and his house was station in the famous Under ground Railway" He has never used liquors, tobacco nor patent medicines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
President Ellot,s Now Departur..

BOSTON, Oct. 14.-The Massachusetts Democrats rejoice in a notable addi- t1on to their ranks, in tho person of President Eliot of Harvard. He made public declaration of his afiliation at the Bay State Club dinner. He said that hencetorth he was g Democrat, because the principles of tho party were in harmony with his own conyic- tions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Students Refuse ta Amalgamate.

MONTREAL Got. 1.-The Victoria Medical School students have revolted against the amalgamation with the La vel Medical school. Yesterday one of the professors produced a revolver and was allowed to enter hts lecture room, but ho failed to obtain a hearing. Two ether professors were barred out of their lecture rooms by the students, who made threatening demonstrations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
A Soldiers Memorial l3uil.3inn-

NEW YORK. Oct. 14.-Lefayette Post 140, G. A. R., has initiated movement for the erection in this city of a Soldiers Memorial Building, All members of the U. A: R will be invited to aid in the enterprise, 1t is not yet fully decided just what form the building shall assume. A committee of eminent veter- ans arc working out the details.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
DefaultinH Postoffics Clerk.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Oct 14.-John F. Donahoe, head clerk of tho money ord CT department of the postofice, is de- faulter to the amount of several hun dred dollars, probably less than $l, ,ooo. A Government inspector Is examining his accounts. Donahoe has not been seen since Saturday morning. The amount of the shortage is covered by bondR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Senator Vest Seriously III.

SEDALiA, Mo-, Oct. 14.-Senator Vest is very i'll here at the house of his sister, and has cancelled all his engagements to speak at the tariff reform pidnica, a sesaes of f,s ,MsA4sh are being given in Ms trsssing cough and painful neuralris,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Hissed tho Stars and Stripes,

CHICAGO, Oct. 14.- When tho Stars and Stripes were raised at the Socialist masssmeeting in Vorwaert's Turner greeted with misses. Serrius E. Shevitch, of New York, was tho first speaker. Shevitch began by declaring the hanging of the Anarchists the Fravest crime ever perpetrated in
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Ghree Men Burned to Death.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 14.-A special from Rico, Colorado, says: ''FEe here destroyed the St. James Hotel and three other buildings. John Phillips,
 Cash Carpenter, and ono other man, were burned to death."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Tho Dangerous Electric wirea.

NEw YORK, Oct. 14.-Linemen em- ployed by the Board of Electrical Con- trol were busy yesterday examining the electric light wires strung along the streets of the city, and obtaining infor- nation as to unsafe spots, to be laid before the Board this afternoon. when another step will be taken in the fight between tho city and tho companies over the question of putting the dan gerous wires under ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Sailed With Non-Union Bremen.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The Cuuard line steamer umbria, which was detained Py a strike of her firemen, sailed yesterday for New York with . crew of non-union men who were hired to take the place of the strikers. '@
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Iron Furnaces in Full Blast.

ToNAwANDA, N. Y., Oct. 14-The extensive smelling works located on the river bank, near here which have been closed for the past sixteen years, have been put in operation hy their new owners, own, the ToRawaAda Iroa and Steel IS from 100 to 125 tons of pig iron per
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
His Lss& sermon .s Pastor.

fYxApELPHIA, Got. 14.-The Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Bavies, Bishop-eleot of Michigan, yesterday preached his last sermon as pastor of St. Peter's F. E. sa..csed Cnusse; :! DT; h., ,RsyisA XII hs con.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
A Street Ratfrnnd aola

ROCHESTER,, Oct. 1.-The Rochester City and Brighton Street. railway has been sold to the now Cross Town Street Railway Company. The latter com1 psny is backed by ekstesH Capital The price paid is over e4ooo,o ,ooo sa1h.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Gen. Poole Likely to Succeed Tanner.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Gen. Poole, of syracuse, N. Y., is believed now to be the leading candidate in the race for the Eommlss1onership of Pensions. He has the advantage of being a New York man, and he has the sincere and hearA~ support of Senator Hiseool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Divers Examine tho city of New York.

Divers Examine the City of New York.
 Nav YoRK, Oct. 14.-Divers, who have 1HHnfned the bottom of the steamship saey of New York report that no ssrious &AaAage was caused by the strandinr of the vessel. She will probably sal tcf 49xlgpool Mc4nesdAY q scheduled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Landed from an Abandoned Schooner

Landed from an Abansansd Schooner.
 Woon HoL1, Mass, Oct. 14.-The steamer Eleanora. New York for Port land, sent boat ashore here while passing yesterday, and landed Captain of petsh sse E. sesoonap ehla epd Ade Msto rey abandoned between Poipt Judith and Block Island,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-14
Death of Gen. Va, p,,..

s'H "t 0sn' Van hTyah,
 SAN FHAAcysoo, oct. i1.-Gen. Thos. 3. Vah Huron died hero yesterday. He vas a asbrothor-in-faw of William Walter Phelps: Gen. Van Buren wAs Consul neneral to ,Jepen between 1s7l and 1so1,