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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
PRISON PLOTTERS FOILED.
..1Ake Hill's Three Hundred Jail Dirds'
 Plan of Escape.

Flan Ot Escape.
 JERSEY CITY, May 25.-A plot to re- lease the 300 prisoners in the Hudson county penitentiary at Snake Hill, just outside this city, has been discovered and broken up by Warden Grimes. Twenty long term prisoners are sus- pected of being directly concerned in the plot, but every long-term prisoner in the place Is believed to have had guilty knowl- edge of 1t. and to havess meant to take part init. s.ess@ IT
 The discovery of tools in several cells led the warden to believe that the con- spirators had their plans we'll laid. There arc enough prisoners in the institution to capture the building should they once overpower the guard.
 On Thursday Warden Grimes had all the prisoners sent out after breakfast, and then with his assistants made a thorough search of the cells, ninety-one in number The search was unsuccess- full until they reached the cells of the men above-named. A closer search was made here and the keepers found care- fully concealed two braces, seven drills, of different sizes, five assorted saws, six knives, ten hand-drills, pair of com passes. a rule, nineteen files of different grades for filing iron or steel bars and bolts.
 .The detected prisoners were'at once brought before the warden, but assumed defiant attitude and refused to give any information.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
SAVED Bl ...I',,t. I'OLICE,
The Interference of Officers Prevents
 Judge Lynch From Working.
AN INHUMAN FAf TIER.
Aichael McLaughiin's HouA
moro surroundeL by an Excite Mob or 2.OOO People-He Had Hung His Boy-The Child Much Injured

Boy-The Child Much Injured.
 BALTIMORE, May 25.-There was narrow escape from lynching in the heart of this city yesterday when an ex- cited throng cut down the body of ten year-old boy who was dangling from moose that had been placed around his neck by his father. Only the prompt ar- rival of patrol wagon full of police prevented the substitution of the father for the child
 The inhuman parent Is Michael Me Laughlin. He took up his residence in jail last night on a charge of assaulting and hanging his son Willie with intent to murder"
 Mclaughlin lives at 600 East Madison street with his wife, an IS-year-old daughter and two boys. The family Is supported by Mrs. Mclaughlin, who. on returning home about l o'clock yester- day afternoon, was met by her daughter who said that Willie was being killed by his father. The latter refused to admit his wife to the house, and she implored the services of Officer Fallon. The po- liceman, aided by several neighbors forced open the door and found the boy hanging by piece of olothes-line fast ened to q nail driven above a doorway.
 The boy was black in the face and the blood was dripping from wound made behind his ear by the knot and forming of tho rooms sat the father, half drunk, chuckling over his horrible work. Officer Fallon promptly cut the little fellow doytn and sent ina call for patrol wagon. Meantime an excited crowd had assembled and cries of "Lynch the brute!' Let's hang him on his own gallows!' ''Shoot him !" were given.
 Officer Fallon saw that there would be trouble, and, hastily sending special and barricaded the doors. When the patrol wagon with the reserves arrived fully 2,0OO people were congregated in Madison street, and preparations were being made to batter down the doors of McLaughlin's house. Captain Farnan had the whole family removed to the central station. The boy was taken to Marshal Frey's office, and that official examined him. The.rope had chafed the skin.
 sWhen the mother took off her boy s shirt the upper portion of his body pre- sented horrible sight The entire back was covered with crimson welts, cross ing and recrossing each other. Beneath the lower ribs, on the left side, was q wound made by knot in the strap with which it was said the inhuman father had brutally beaten the boy. The a<1nS were cut and bleeding, and several con. tusions were found on the head.
 Late In the afternoon Mclaughlin had hearng before Justice Hobbs. Mrs Mclaughlin told her story, Capt. Farrer exhibited the rope with the loop knot which had been placed around the boys | neck, untied. Willie was then put or chair in front of the desk and his mother removed his upper garments. "Why did you hang him to the doer?' askedIthe magistrate.
 s,"I only just wanted to scare him ant keep him from playing hooky."
 The inhuman father went to jail by the next wagon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
< RIOTIN GUTHRIE.
The Autho critics Can on tho Troops for
 Aid.

VnO A UtuOEAtAcb S0tA VA NA0 AKVVRo AV1
 Aid.
 GUTHRIE. I. T.. May 25.-The soldiers were Thursday called out for the first time since the opening of Oklahoma, and for several hours the city of Guthrie was l~actically under martial law.
 One of the best lots in Guthrie was the board of arbitration to 0 man named Driscoll, of Chicago. An old man by the name of Diemer, of Kansas. occupied tho front of the same lot with a tent, Driscoll erected building on rollers, ready to be pushed to the front as soon as Diemer should vacate.
 The marshal proceeded to remove Die mel and his tent. Immediately mob of 200 men collected and drove the marshals away. The mob was about to attack the city hall when Captain Cavan- augh arrived upon the scene and dis persed them, after which the city authorl- ities resumed the work of ejecting Diemer. Diemer fought like a tiger and had to be dragged from his tent to the street. Driscoll's building was rolled forward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
IS THE PLACE FOUND?
A Blood,S,ained Cottage Points tG
 Cronin'S Murder.
A wOMAN'S FINGER
It is Found in the Same Sewer-Basin i'm Which the Doctors Mutilated Rody Wac Discovsrsd-The Funeral
 

Rody Wac Discoversd-The Funeral
 Takes Place To-Morro~v.
 CHICAGO, May 25.-While the catch basin in which the body of Dr. Cronin was discovered was being dragged, among other things found was the end of finger. with the nail and a long piece of white skin attached. The nail Is tapering and we'll kept, and has the ap- pcarance of having come from the hand of woman.
 The undertakers say mono of Cronln's flgers arc missing. This makes the police believe that another life was taken at tho time Dr. Cronin was assassinated. The finding of the human finger makes 1t appear as if there was some truth to the story told by Woodruff of the mutilated body of woman called "Allie" being carted out to the lake front near the foot of Halstead street in the trunk wrapped in the tarpaulin and dropped in the lake
 It Is thought that the trunk was then used to convey the corpse of Dr. Cronin to the catch basin where 1t was found. The finger might have been tangled up In the cotton and thrown into the basin with the body of Dr. Cronin.
 It has been learned that the two men that rented Carlson's cottage came there
 
 some carpets, but were never seen again about tho place. A son of the owners of the place admits that he saw some blood stains in the house. A reporter has attempted to interview young Carlson, but he had evidently been instructed to keep his mouth shut. The house Is closely guarded.
 Two reporters, however, managed to get in. They found the steps leading to l1 | stains resembling blood. and in the front was beyond q doubt the life blood of Q human being, and, as Is now believed, the being of Cronin.
 As they Were about pushing their in- vestigations further, policeman ap- peared and ordered them from thelprem- ises. Late yesterday afternoon the au. thorities covered the floors of the house with paint, thus hiding the stains. The police officers who were on duty when the reporters got into the building have been suspended for allowing the news. paper men access thereto. v fhe'police believe that if they can get hold of the two young Irishmen who rented the house and then never tenant ed it, they will have made long steI toward solving the mystery. The two men, when they hired the house, told the Carlsons, 1t Is said, that they were going to work for MT. Sullivan. It Is not i'm probable that the cottage was hired by the assassins of Dr. Cronin, and he wa. decoyed to it, murdered there, and ther the body taken away in the trunk. Tho friends of the murdered physician are now busy preparing for the flu neral, which will take place tomorrow from the Cathedral of the Holy Name State and Superior streets. The funera promises to be an immense one, as al the numerous societies to which the doc tor belonged will probably participate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
nOtLANGER's rRIAL pOsfp oHUR
The Government Said to Be Planning .
 Grent Political Stroke.

PARIS, May 25.-The rumors that the trial of Gen. Boulanger would be post poned have been confirmed by semi. official announcement that the sittings oi the senate as high court of justice will not be resumed until August.
 The semi-ofiicial explanation of the postponement Is that new evidence has been discovered by the commission which requires the summoning and hearing of new witnesses, prolonging the examina. ton.
 The Boulangists insist that the con- mission has been unable to secure any testimony to support the charge of trea- son or to make even a prima facie case to lay before the senatorial high court.
 A more plausible and widely accepted reason put forward Is that the trial has been postponed until August in order to affect the general elections for members of tho chamber of deputies, which are fixed for September.
 A verdict of guilty of treason, pro- nounced by tho senate as a court of i'm peachment against the general on the eve of the elections, would be a great political stroke for the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
FIGHTS IN FALCARRAGH.
\ ThousAnd Armed Mon Take Part is
 the Eviction Of Irish Peasants.

A VnOu0An0 Armed Mcn V0k6 FArt
 the Eviction Of Irish Peasants.
 DUBLIN, May 25.-The eviction cam paign at Falcarragh in the Donegal high lands was resumed yesterday. A large number of bailiffs, escorted by a foroe of constabulary and the Kings Royal rifles marched into the district early in the morning and disposed themselves as If in an enemys country.
 Eighteen families were to be evicted. The people were out of the poorer class of small farmers, living In wretched cabins and holding small patches of fpoor land on the mountain side.
 Boiling water was poured on the heads of the bailffs, and stones and missiles of all kinds were hurled upon them. but superior force triu mphed and the de- lenders, bruised and bleeding, were marched out prisoners.
 The women fought as flercely as the men and the bailiffs owned some of their worst bruises to missels flung by them. No hut was captured until the bayonets of strong squad of police had driven the defenders into thhir last corner. The soldiers we're held in reserve with loaded rifles for any emerge ".
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
LOSS OF 4 NEW HAVEN BANK. Its Cashier and Paying Teller Com pine
 to Dsfr aud It.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. May 25.-Bank Examiner Michael J. Dooley was in. formed three or four days ago that some thing was wrong in the affairs of the New Haven Merchants National Bank. He was given to understand that while the New Haven Bank was credited with an account of SIC, ,0O0 or more in one of the New York city banks, not a dollar belong ing to the New Haven bank was In the keeping of the New York institution.
 An Investigation of the books of the Merchants' Bank followed and resulted. greatly to the astonishment of the New Haven business men, in the arrest on a civil process of Cashier John c. Bradley and the attachment of his property. The assistant teller Is also involved In the frauds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
ATTACKED BY 4 HURRICANE.
The Yantio Comes or Second Best in .
 Tusslo with . Gale

NEW YORK, May 25. - The United States steamer Yantic, Commander J. e.. Rockwell, arrived at Quarantine last evening. She was minus her foremast, her mah and mizzentop masts had been carried away and her bowsprit was snapped in two in the middle. She 1was leaking slightly land some of her crew were laid up with slight injuries.
 x The Yantic had had lively set-to with 8 hurricane about $50 miles out to sea, and the cyclone had got decidedly the best of the contest. There was time during the storm when 1t looked as If the Yantic' and all hands on board were bound for Davy Jones' locker in short order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Several Important Places Filled In Va .
 riouS SeCelonD.

SOSoENA important TA0cos EAAAcu AA Sa-
 rious Ssctions.
 WASHINGTON, May 25.-The president made the following appointments today William R. Day, of Ohio, to be United States district judge for the northern dis trict of Ohio.
 To be attorneys of the United States Abial Lathrop, of South Carolina, for the district of South Carolina Joseph N. Strpling, of Florida, for the northern district of Florida; Harry R. Jeffords, ot Arizona, for the territory of Arizona. Mizell, of Florida, for the northern dis trict of Florida; Charles P. Hitch, oi Illinois, for the southern district oi Illinois.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
rELEGRAPHIO BRETITIEs.

O. N. Nelson & Co.'S large boarding house at Cloqut, Minn., has been burned. Loss, 0.OOO; insured for S7,OOo.
 Rose Terry Cooke, the authoress, Is seriously i'll at IPittsfield, Mass, and her physicians fear neuralgia of the heart.
 Tho Newburg (N. Y.) home for the friendless has received by bequest of the late Mayor William w. Carson the sum of $25. .6O7.50.
 George Cutler and the team he was driving were instantly killed by light ming Thursday evening at his farm near Murdock, Douglas county, Ill.
 The United States revenue cutter Rush sailed from San Francisco for Behring sea yesterday to protect American fish, ing interests in Alaska.
 The Massachusetts senate has passed the bill authorizing the American Bell Telephone company to increase It's capi- tai stock by $10.0OO,OO0
 returned to A. 0. Meyer. executor of the Twiggs estate at Washington, yesterday. They had been in the governments pos session since 1862.
 George Carson, a prominent business man of Milwaukee, Wis, attempted sui- eide yesterday at Pittsburg, Penn., while suffering from delirium tremens, by jumping into the canal. He was rescued.
 Past Commander-in-Chief Lucien Fair child, of Milwaukee, has been appointed on tho national Grand Army of the Re- public pension committee, to succeed Corporal James Tanner the commissioner of pensions. who last week sent in his resignation.
 ~Joseph Perotti. who killed Ranother Italian laborer named Peter Romula near Tuxedo park last July has been tried in the county court in Goshen, N. Y., and found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree. He was sentenced by Judge Beattle to twenty years in prison.
 Henry H. Marshall, formerly post master of St. Clair. Penn, who pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent money or ders and embedding postal funds, has been sentenced in Philadelphia to pay 0 fine of $50 and to be imprisoned two years In the Eastern penitentiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
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 iti Everyone likes it. Large size package, 90 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Chicago's Population.

C.-The Chicago people are making an awful fuss over the disappearance of Dr. Cronin.
 Dwell, no wonder. They are going to take census of the town and they want to make as big a show as Is possi- ble. There is great deal of local pride in Chicago.-Siftlngs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
lucOnsistent.

"Don't you think music rather incon- sistent, Miss Bang?"
 "Why?"
 At least, it looks rather queer to see in the list of the recently divorced the name of M. La Scala, with the designa- tion added, Professor of harmony. "- Time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Eor.st Fires fin LouJsiana.

NEW ORLEANS, May 25.-The Plea yunes Placqmine special says that the forest fires which have been burning back of Bayou Goula and White Castle for three weeks are unchecked, and are now devasting the Lone Star place, near Bayou Goula and the iron place near Placqmine. Much valuable standing and cut timber Is destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Death or tho Nall Trust

STEUBENvILLE, Ohio. May 25.-Nail manufacturers hero attended a meeting of the Western Nut Nail association. held at Wheeling, and have now returned The ten cents keg penalty for all nails sold over the allotted product was sus- pended, which action practically breaks the association up. Mills may now sell as they please.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Another Mortgage Foreclosure.

ALEXANDRIA, La., May 25.-The Cen. tral Trust company, of New York, has filed bill of equity in the United States circuit court here against the St. Louis. Arkansas and Texas railroad for about $5OO,0OO for default of interest on a mortgage executed by the road in favor of the trust company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
About Fruit Ratsinu.

Peterby-What do your bananas cost ? Fruit Dealer-Two cents apiece, and you can have your pick.
 Would-be purchaser proceeds to wrench off big one.
 Fruit Dealer-Hold op, there! You oan't pick out q big one unless you take the whole bunch.-Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Mormons Emigrating to Canada.

HELENA Mon, May 25.-For a month
 past Mormons from Utah and Idaho have been journeying through Montana by wagon for the Northwest territory, where large tract, of land has been pur- chased from the Alberta Railway and Coal company by the Norman church for colonization purposes. Tho move- ment seems to be an extensive one. The colony Is on the line of the Galt railway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Elias Kar .'s Will Broken,

NEW YoR'-, May 25.-Surrogate Ram som has given decision which ends the long litigation over the will of Elias Kahn. The surrogate holds that the will was properly executed, but as 1t originated in an Insane delusion 1t Is not valid and probate is denied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Ills Choice.

Upson Downes. facetiously.-Are you going to the mountains or the seaside this summer, old man?
 Rowne de Bout.-Oh, the seasides good enough for me. I'll stay right here in New York Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Ro-Assurcd.

Miss Middleton-Why do you start so, George?
 George-Did understand you to say that your father is failing?
 Miss Middleton-Physically, mean. George, settling back-Oh, all right was afraid it was something serious.- pnck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Crookedn ess on tho Turf.

LONDON, May 25.-Lord Durham has informed the correspondent of the United Press that he will not withdraw any of the charges against Sir George Chetwynd, and will adhere to the position he as- sumed in his speech at the Jimcrack club in York in 1887. when he charged that Sir George connived at the pulling of horses by Jockey Wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Forming the Lead Trust.

ST. LOUIS, May 25.-It Is stated that Messrs. Rogers and Thompson, of the Standard Oil company, have made & defl nite proposition to the representatives of tho Collier and Southern white lead works of this city. Nothing has yet re- suited, however, though 1t Is believed the two companies will enter the trust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Catching the Swell.

Mrs. As your daughter going to Long Branch this summer?
 Mrs. B.-Yes, indeed. My daughter is very fond of surf bathing, and the faclli- ties at Long Branch are vcry superior.
 "Yes, the opportunities for catching the swell at Long Branch are good, and l hope she will succeed this coming season. ."-Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
OOy.ndies Wanted.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for a free trial lMckage of Lanes Family Medicine, the gSat root and herb rem edy, discoyerea os Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mouheins. For diseases of the blood, hVer I'd kidneys it is a positive cure. TOT aonSp assumption and anaars Children ikeN Evervone Mo mraises it. Large size packe 5cl cents.
 At all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Swell Female For-ers

NEW YORK, May 25.-Two handsome young women, elegantly attired and wearing jewelry of the most expensive description. were arrested yesterday afternoon and confined in q cell at police headquarters. The charge against them Is uttering forged checks. To tho best of the inspectors knowledge the pris- aner's are Mrs. Beck and Miss Dolly VorpnD
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Gladstone Knocked Down.

LONDON, May 25.-While Mir. Gladstone was crossing Piccadilly. at the junction of Berkeley street, he was knocked down by cab. He was immediately assisted to his feet, aud finding himself unhurt. ran after the cab, which he stopped and detained until the driver was taken into custody by the police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Duel Between Rival Lovers.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May 25-G Wilson and James Roundtree, rival lovers, fought a duel near Brownsville, Madison county, on Thursday evening, and Wilson was shot through the neck, killing him in- stantly. Roundtree has disappeared. The place Is remote from telegraph lines, and particulars are slow in coming in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Rather Close.

Clergyman, to sick miser-My dear fiend, you must prepare for the worst. Remember that you arc about to dle.
 Miser-This day starts off fine! When ! think how much the funeral will cost want to die.-Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
O,Brien S Clark Get n Big Contract.

O'Brien Ss Clark Get a Big Contract. x BUFFALO, N. Y., May 25.-The water commissioners have awarded the con- tract for the new reservoir to O'Brien & Clark, of New York. their bid of S33+ = 6O2. 80 being $567 lower than that of their nearest competitor. The work must be finished by December 1, 1891, and be guaranteed for three years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
Didn't Catch Him Mapping

Smith, wiplng his brow-Tell you what 1t is, Robinson; this weather makes a mao think of summer flannels, eh?
 Eostnson- Had bide cd two weegs ago. Dod0 cadCr be appid.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
The same Thing.

g EJulia-Mamma, Mr. Dolly insulted me while ago. lie called me pig.
 Mamma, indignantly-Tell me his exact words.
 Julia-He didn't uso the word pig; but he said was in clover.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
THREE FIRE1fEN INJURED.
A 95O,OOO Fire at tho New York Door SH.'- and Blind Factory.

NEW YORK. May 25.-A destructive fro occurred at the New York Door and Blind factory, Second avenue, last night. The flames were discovered at II o'clock and, although the response of the de- partment was prompt. the section of the structure which occupied the lot on East Sixty-fourth street, was totally destroyed. and number of buildings in the neigh. bornood were moro or less damaged. Loss, 50,O0O.
 While the fire was at it's height three flremen were hurt. Robert Golden, foreman of engine forty-four was more seriously injured than either of the oth- CTS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25
The Stupid Drum mer.

Member of Firm-How do you like the looks of the new drummer I have en- gagged?
 Partner-To tell the truth, he looks awful stupid.
 That's his strong point He has such g stupid look that the customers will give him orders out of pure sympathy.-Sift- ings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-25

Death of a VNeli-Known Newport Man.
 NEWPORT, May 25.-George H. Cal vert, one of the most distinguished citi- zens of this city, Is dead, aged S7. He was lineal descendant of Lord Balti- more. of Maryland. He went to New port about 1840. He was a member of the school committee, and Its chairman and was mayor from October, 1885, to April, 1855, but never accepted public office again.