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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
CHIEF CONSPIRATOR
The Employer of the Jury
 FiXers Released on Bail.
AN OLD HAND AT THE WORK,
A Belief that the Eight Jurors Accepted
 Have Not Been Tempered With.

The States Attorney Confident that the
 Same Man Is Back of This Plot Who Con-
 ceived the Murder of Dr. Cron:n-Gra-
 ham Required to Furnish S1O,OoO Bail.
 No More Indictments at Present.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-John Graham, the seventh man indicted in connection with the conspiracy to bribe jurors m the Cronin casa, gave bonds today in the sum of SlO.OOo, double the amount required of his fellow-conspirators. A brother of the noted lawyer, A. s. Trude, and Alderman Whelan became sureties for the prisoner.
 Joseph Keenan, the fruit dealer, who was arrested late Saturday night was also released on s5, 900 bail, which was furnished by his relatives.
 States Attorney Longenecker said that Graham was the man who employ ed the other six to see the men who wore to be summoned on the jury. The evidence against Graham, he said. was as strong as could be expected in such a case. Graham began his work over two montks ago. but the States Attorney is satisfied that the eight jurors already chosen have not been tempered with. Frederick w. Smith will be the principal witness against Graham. MT. Longenecker stated em- phatically that up to this time there had not been any evidence of any kind that would implicate A. s. Trude, or Thomas Sennott. clerk of the Probate Court, whose names have been connect ed by rumor with the plot. He as- serted that he had TO new evidence at present which would result in further indictments for jury bribing. but did not hesitate to say that he believed the same man to be at the back of this plot who was the fountain head of the con- spiracy to murder Dr. Cronin.
 ''The arrest of the jury-fxers,' said States Attorney Longenecker, twill have no direct effect on the main case, whatever. Things will be pushed right along. It is probable that the trial of the bribers will not occur until after the murder trial is concluded, that is unless more time is consumed in the latter than we believe will be. We are, of course, perfecly satisfied with the nine jurors already selec ted.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
THE MARITIME CONFERENCE.
Twenty-Three Nations Represented in Washington To-Day.

WASHINGTON, Get. 15.-The Interna- tional Maritime Conference opens here tomorrow. The gathering embraces about 50 members, representing ?. the more important maritime nations, that furnish perhaps 99 per cent. of the tonnage of the world, In fact no mari time country of any importance is without representation, except Portu- gal.
 The Conference expires by limitation on the 3lst of next January, and even then it is doubtful if the members will have finished the work laid cut for them. The meeting is an event second in interest only to the Three Americas Congress.
 Herr SievolSing, a noted authority on Maritime law, is the leading Ger. man delegate to the conference. He comes instructed to ask the Congress to extend it's programme beyond technical questions and consider general interna- tional maritime laws, with a view to the acceptance of principles regulating the settlement of disputes like the Behrine Sea fishing troubles. If the Congress adheres to the present limits of the programme Herr Sievoking will pro- pose subsequent special conference CT excluded questions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
OUR CHECKER COLUMN.
OCTOBER 10, 1889. Address all communications to J. T. pENVIR Editor, 621 w. Fifteenth St., CHICAGO, Ill.,
THE WORLDS CHAMPION.

A REM1N1soENcE.-A Cuparian, who met ths player here at the time, no one daring tc heard that the Herd Laddie' had arrived, he flew to meet him. was busy at work when B. entered. and touching me on the aim said: Here's MT. Wyllle, James, turned and was never more astonished in my life. There stood little round-faced man. wearing 8 cut away green coat ornamented with big brass buttons, Q worn-out horseshoe bonnet (a Glen Earry) and peqdler's pack. Almost before I had recovered from my surprise Willie delib- his low, measured voice offered to sell me watch. 1asked him if he would guarantee the watch to go. Aye said he, and if she disna go. you'll easily find me out, for my name is but just as good at driving bargain as playing game. That same evening B. and he met in the Burnside Tavern, and the Herd Laddio' won so many games that the hitherto invinci- shove B man on the board with his sleeve. Wynie detected him instantly. and hts 'canny' request, Will you be guid enough to put back that man, MT. B-r immediately put an end be humbugeed. ."2Fifeshire Journal s--' ''''' VI
 Messrs. Rees, Irwin and L. & Head call our attention to tho 26-2s move which destroys MT. Labadie's problem.
 MT. Labadie writes: My Variation (c) on No. la7 should also be played the same as the correction of (b) of last week. The same can be drewn by one other way which MT. Belden must havo seen."
 MT. Charles E. Barker refuses at present to play MT. Reed in Chicago. He will, we think, be obliged to eventually come to Chicago If he ever desires to try to regain the title.
 Blade. has, 1t Is said. stopped ''counting the clock-ticks." He drove a free horse to death. Poor Will!
 p0cYTYNNy nJn ,Ao-pv rsp AoArru
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
THE EIGHT DAY
Representative Workingmen
 Discuss the Movement.
wARR1NG ELEMENTS CoMB1Nx
The American Federation and Knights oi
 Labor Bury the Ratchet.

A Mutual Exchange of Workers Card,
 Between ths Two Organizations Con-
 sidered-The Short Hour Day to be
 Brought Before the General Assembly
 at Atlanta.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-Representa- tives of the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor held 8 conference at the Girard House last evening. General Master Workman Powderly, Secretary Hayes and A. w. Wright represented tho Knights, and President Samuel Gompers, William Martin, of Pitttsburg, Henry Enrich and John E. Lennon, of New York, ap- peared for the Federation.
 The conference was harmonious throughout and lasted three hours. The present. condition of the eight-hour movement received full and free dis cussion. The Knights representatives stated that the Executive Board could do nothing as a board until the General Assembly, which meets at Atlanta on November 12 next, had acted in the matter. Circulars relating to the eight hour system had been sent to all local sssem mblies, and it is likely that dele gates to the General, Assembly will be fully informed as to the views of the people they represent on the question.
 On behalf of the Federation 1t was stated that letters had been sent to representative men seeking an opinion on the subject and the replies received were in nearly every instance favorable.
 It was agreed that the Federation give the Knights Executive Board for presentation to the General Assembly a written statement of their views and Gompers, if possible, will attend the General Assembly and address the delegates. The Knights agreed to promptly notify the Federation of any action that may be taken by the Gen eral Assembly bearing on the eight hour question.
 The present condition of the rela- tions of the different labor organiza- tions to each other was next discussed with a view to harmonizing various in- terests and to prevent disputes and dis agreements in future.
 The Knights offered a written propo- sition suggesting mutual exchange of working cards mutual recognition of l trade labels. and the adoption of rule | which would prevent one body from or ganizing the suspended or expelled memb bers of another.
 The Federation and the Knights dis
 courage the formation of trade organi- cations within the order, the promise l being made that the Federation would urge tho members of unions to connect | themselves with mixed assemblies of Knights of Labor. It was agreed that 1 tho matters above referred to should
 form the subject of discussion at some
 future conference. This is the third
 conference that has been held between
 the two organizations. Another will be
 held between the General Assembly on | November 12 and the convention of the l Federation at I,OStOn on December TO- l Before adjournment the gentlemen
 present had general conversation or the condition of the labor movement al
 present, and exchanged views as ts
 what would best promote the success o1 l the common object.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
DEMOCRATIC JUBILEE.
Preparations Completed for the Gath eri,
 of Pennsylvania Clubs.

Preparations Completed for the Gath erine
 of Pennsylvania Clubs.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-The General Assembly of Democratic State organiza- tions met to-day in the Thalia Theatre, at Crown and Callowhill streets. Over 600 delegates are present.
 Chauncey F. Black, president of the combined clubs, called tho convention to order. The most important business to be looked after is the election of off, COTS for the ensuing year.
 This evening will be spent in social enjoyment at the headquarters of the various local Democratic club houses. Tomorrow the Reception Committee will take the visiting delegates on a trip up the Schuyllill, stopping at Bel mont Mansion for dinner. The occasion will be brought to a close tomorrow night with grand mass meeting In the Academy of Music, where ex-Presi- dent Cleveland, United States Senator Gorman.. of Maryland; Congressman Mills, of. Texas; Henry Watterson, of Kentucky ex-Governor Abbott, of New Jersey; Governors Biggs, of Della ware, and Jackson of Maryland are ex- pected to speak.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Alexander Duncan Dies ln London

PRovIDEEcE, R. l., Oct 15.-A cable gram announces the death in London of Alexander Duncan, formerly of this city. He owned real estate here assessed at about s2,OCO,O ,OO0. He was born in Scotland in 1895, came to America in youth, was graduated from Yale. practiced law in New York, set tied here in 1858, became president of the Providence and Worcester railroad was a member of ths Peace Convention held just before the war, removed to England in 1883, and has spent most of his time thore since. He gave largely to public institutions in this city He leaves a son in this country, another in England, and a dau sh tor the widow of Sir Robert Hay, Bart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Guilty of Illegal Seinlng,

BARNsrABI.E, Mass. Oct. 15.-In the Superior Court Judge Sherman heard the appealed cases against the crews of the Menhaden steamers A. T. Serrell Seaconnet and George T. Church, who are charged with illegal seining in Buzzard's Bay. After listening to the evidence against the serrell's crew, the jury was ordered to bring in a verdict of guilty. The case will be taken to the Supreme Court, and as it is a test case, probably from there to the U. s. Supreme Court. As the cases of the other crews involved the same issues, they were continued to the Supreme Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
SUDDEN TRIP ABROAD.
Prominent Irish NntionalIsts Leave fol
 London Short Notice.

Prominent Irish NntionalIsts Leave for
 London on Short Notice.
 DETROIT, Mich.. Oct. 15.-Dr. O'Reil1y, Treasurer of the National League of America, and Col. John Atkinson, Q prominent attorney and Irish Nation alist of this city, left here yesterday for London, England. Rumor has it that their departure has something to do with recent disclosures in the Cronin trial at Chicago.
 Dr. O'Reilly received a cablegram from London and telegram from Chicago, and subsequently held long conference with Col. Atkinson, at tho latter's residence, which lasted long past widnight. Their intention to go abroad was not known by any of Father o'Roilly's parishioners or Col. Atkin- sons many clients
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
An Attempt to Poison d Family.

LISBON, N. H., Oct 15.-Chauncey l.. Williams, of Lisbon, has been arrested on suspicion of attem ptlng to poison Frank Foster and family, 1t was found that about two pounds of paris green had been tied in bag and hung in a water tank used by the family. Will jams being suspected, search was made and strong circumstantial evidence se- cured. Williams was arraigned before Justice Foster, waived examina tion, and was bound over to the November term of court. Not securing bail he was taken to the Uaverhill jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Dillon's Mission to Australia.

DUBLIN, Oct. 15.-Dr. Kenny publishes in the "Frecmans Journal.' of thi city, list of the donations which, ha- :. been sent from Australia to the Nation,
 League fund and to the fund for the .,..: of evicted tenants. The total of -t...,e gifts amount to sl2,0O0. Dr. Ecnn: : article is inteded as refutation ,t t:.. of MT. Dillon to Australia was f.; ::
 It has evidently proved a very fair .,,s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
MATAAFA KING.
Ills Election Likely to Cause Trouble
 With Germany.

Ills Election Likely to Cause Trouble
 With Germany.
 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 15.- At the time of the latest advices from Samoa preparations were in progress for tho election of King. At public meeting hold in Apia, the present King and all tho foreign representatives were in attendance. Malietoa address cd the people and in his speech highly praised Mataafa and advised them to elect him King. As for himself he said he was perfectly content to be Vice. King. It is understood in Samoa that in case Mataafa is elected, which seems almost certain, Germany will refuse tc recognize him. In that case serious complica tions are threatened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15

GOV. MILL IN ATLANTA.
Ho will be Given . Grand Reception on
 His Arrival To-Nieht.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 15.- Elaborate preparations have been made here for Governor Hills reception tonight. He will speak ct tho Piedmont Exposition tomorrow. and grand military review and sham battle have been arranged for the day.
 A feature of the sham battle will be the review of it from an adjacent hill by General John E. Gordon, now Governor of Georgia, with his old staff, the veter- ans who served with him in the late war; General James Longstreet, with his old staff, and General Joseph P. Johnson, with his old staff. It is pro- posed for them to appear in the old gray uniforms which they wore in the last campaign.
 A regiment of Confederate veterans in their old gray uniform will charge ip the battle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Forestry Congress.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.-Gentleme en from all parts of the country interested in tree-planting from the standpoint of universal benefit will gather here to- night to attend the opening session of the combined meeting of the American Forestry Association and the Pennsyl- vania Forestry Association. The joint bodies will meet in Horticultural Hall tonight. Wednesday and Thursday. The occasion marks the eighth annual gathering of the congress, and the forth annual meeting of the Pennsyl- vania organization. z- '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Grcat Combination of Star Actors.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Edwin Booth and Mme. Modjeslsa opened their New York season last night at the Broadway Theater. and the occasion proved an attractive one, the audience being un- usually large and demonstrative. Another interesting theatrical event was the appearance of Joseph Jefferson and w. J. Florence in The Rivals, at the Star Theater, Tho popular como dians were warmly received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
TROUBLE IN MONTANA.

10th Parties Claiming the State and
 Charges of Fraud Made.
 HELENA, Mont, Oct. 15.-Col. Selig- man, Chairman of the Republican Cen tral Committee, announces that the Republicans will have the Legislature either by one or three majority.
 The Democrats do not like the out look, and Marcas Daily has been sums monod here from Anaconda to consult with Col. Broadwater, ex-Gov. Hausor and other leading Democrats.
 The 'Independent," Democratic organ, charges Republicans with an attempt to steal the Legislature and two United States Senators,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
THE PROPHETIC DONKEY.

One of President Lincoln's 1nimitahlo
 Stories with Moral. [ There was local politician went to Wash lngton to get an office that he felt sure only nwaited his application for it to be given to him. In couple of weeks he came back. "Well, did you get your of1cea" bis friends asked him.
 ''No," said he.
 "Did you see President Lincolnp'
 "Yes, of course"
 'What did he say!''
 'Well, we went ln and stated our errand. He heard us patiently, and then said:
 "'Gentlemen, am sorry have no office for MT. X., but if l can't give you that can tell you story.'
 "We thought best to hear the story, and let him go on.
 "'Once there was a certain King,' he said, who kept an astrologer to forewarn him of coming events, and especially to tell him whether it was going to rain when he wanted to go on hunting expeditions. One day he had started off for the forest with 8 train of ladies and lords for grand hunt, when the party met 8 farmer riding don- key.
 "'Good-morning, farmer,' said the King. "'Good-morning, King,' said the farmer where are you folks going2'
 "'Hunting,' said the King.
 "'You'u all get wet? said the farmer.
 ''The King trusted his astrologer, of course, and went to the forest; but by mid day there came on a terrific storm that drenched and buffetted the whole party. When the King returned to his palace, he x had the astrologer decapitated, and sent for the farmer to take his place.
 "sLaw's sake,' said the farmer, when he arrived, it ain't me that knows when it's going to rain; it's my donkey. When it's going to be fair weather the donkey carries hls ears forward-so When it's going te rain he puts them backwards-so.
 "tMake the donkey the court astrologera shouted the King. It was done. But the King always declared that the appointment was the greatest mistake that he had evel made in his life.'
 'sLincoln stopped there.
 "'Why did he say it was mistakeP we asked him; didn't the donkey do his dutya
 "sYes,' said the President; but aftel that every donkey wanted an of1ce.'"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Renounces His Allegiance to Italy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Is. Francis Fova, the son of the present Italian Minister to this country, was qualified as eiti. zen of the United States at the State Department yesterday. MT. Fova is an Italian nobleman, the son of Baron, and has been civil engineer In this city for several years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
The Pan- Am erlcnn Delegates.

BUFFALO, N, Y., Oct. 15.-At the
 lroquois Hotel last evening the Pan
 American delegates were tendered a banquet at which the prominent and representative men of the city were present. Mayor Becker presided and Mr. Mercy made the welcoming address. At o'clock this morning the delegates proceeded to Erie, Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
ESc9Ded from Auburn PrisOu.

AUBURN, N. Y., Oct. 15.-A reward of $50 is offered for the capture of Charles H. Cline, who escaped from his keeper last evening while he and gang ot five other convicts were taking out machinery from an old building on Dill street, which was to have been used by the State. He was serving term ol five years fer robbery committed in Erie county in 1887.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
A G. A. R. Man Short ln His Accounts

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Oct. 15.-At meeting of the Admiral Foote Post, G. A. R., the auditors reported deficiency of nearly $4, 900 in the accounts of the quartermaster, Wm. H. Stowe. Mir. Stowe has been very prominent in Grand Army circles, and was for years instructor in military tactics at General Russell's preparatory school. He i,as been quartermaster of the pest for seven years; and stood high in business and social circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
A New Branch Route.

W1LL1AMspoRr, Pa, Oct. 15.-The Pennsylvania Railroad engineefs are still nt work surveying route between this city and Montgomery along the line of tho West Branch Canal. It is intimated that this portion of the canal will be abandoned, 1t having been left in d1lapidated condition by the great flood of June 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Schoaners Disabled at Vineyard Haven

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct. 15.-A violent gale has prevailed here for the last twenty-four hours. The schooner Nellie, of Eastport, Me, St. John for New York, loaded with Der, parted both chains in the harbor and ran ashore near the steamboat wharf a. the head ot the harbor, where she now lies bilged. The schooner Benj. English, of Elisabethport, N. J., is also ashore at tho head of the harbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Washed overboard and Drowned.

BOSTON, Oct. 15.-Capt. Whalen, oi the fishing schooner William Emerson, of Boston, and Patrick Jennings, one o1 the crew, were washed overheard and drowned in the bay last evening by . sudden squau. Both leave families in this city,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Bal sam for the Throat and Lungs, the great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on it's merits and that any druggist is authorized by the proprietor of this wonderful medicine to give you a samplebottle free It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles 50c and $1.00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
An Old Sea Captain Dead.

BtDDEFoRD, Me-, Oct. 15.-Capt. Jor. don, who died yesterday aged 95, was for twenty years master on the Saco and Boston packet line. During the war of 1872 he was one of the eighteen who went to Fort Hill to drive the Englisb cruisers out of the Saco harbor. He was member of the first city council of Biddeford, and was one of the oldest Masons in Maine. He followed the sea from early manhood to old age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
An Offer to Creditors.

READING, Pa., Oct. 15.--Tha Readina Iron Works, which failed six monthf ago, has offered it's credi tors 4 per cent mortgage bonds, guaranteed by tho Reading Railroad Company for 50 pel cent, of their claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
2oclal Ostraclxm Wrecked Ills life.

NEW YORK, Oct. ls.-Amid the sqpalid surroundings ot Bowery lodg- ipg-house George Peterson Maris. formerly well-known Baltimore society man, ended his life. The pecu- liar circumstances of his death point un- mistakably to suicide, though his friends are inclined to believe 1t acci- dental; Disgrace and social ostracism had wrecked his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
An old Hotel Keeper Dead.

PERRY, N. Y., Oct. 15.-Artemus w Walker, the oldest hotel keeper in thti section, proprietor of the Walker Hotel here and the Walker House at Silver Lake, died last night of brain fever. He was 76 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Twombly Admitted to Bail.

CHICAGO, Got. 15.-Seth Twembly, the )ngineer who is mainly responsible for the Washington Heiyhts accident on the Rock Island Railroad. was admitted S to bail by Judge Baker last eyenps en in on which he is held.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Gas War in Eric, Pn.

ERIE, Pa., Oct. 15.-The gas war has as umed phase which the people be- i!cvc will bring the Pennsylvania Gas | oEnpany to terms. Last night the city council repealed the ordinance giving the company tho use of the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
New York postnlaaters.

WAsH1NaToN, Oct. 15.-The following arc the latest appointments of fourth class postmasters in New York State {: Se1ah D. Fish at Harrington and John D. Hall at Gaines
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
A Strike Quickly Settled.

WoBURN, Mass, Oct. 15.-The strike inaugurated yesterday at the leathei factory of Stephen Dow & Co. has beer amicably settled, the firm acceding ts the demands of the mon. Work was re stunned this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Hnrlnoors .nd stokers Strike.

ANrwEhP, Oct. 15.-All the engineers and stokers on the transatlantic steam CTS lying 1t this port struck to-day for an increase of wages, and g ANEnber of vessels ready to gail are delayed in consequence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-10-15
Not Guilty of Murder.

RUTLAND, Vt, Oct. 15.-After a four dars' trial Calvin M. Inman has been Icund not guilty of the murder of Pat rick Sennot at Poultney on October 1,