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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Presence of Mind.

We doubt whether any previous age could match an instance of presence of mind which occurred at Dudley the other evening. very young couple were taking a stroll along the canal and quarreled. The youth. throwing of his coat and hat, exclaimed, ''That will be my bed tonight" and plunged into the water. Here we note presence of mind in first getting rid of the hat and ct'at. The young lady's conduct was equally admirable. Instead of falling down in 8 faint, she quietly picked up the hat and coat, and then made her way to the near- est police station. But it was the youth, after all, who gave the most remarkable example of common sense under trying circumstances. Finding the water un- pleasantly cold, he swam across to the other side, ran home, threw off his vet things and jumped into bed. where he was found by his beloved. Such a suit. able couple should certainly mate.-Lon- don Globe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
What Caused the Explosion.

PLYMOUTH, Pa., Feb. 27.-Coroner Mahons Investigation has revealed the cause of the explosion which wrecked Powell's syrup fac tory. Katie Jones was asserting the squibs and throwing the poor ones into the stove. She accidentally threw good one into tn. flames; it exploded, shattering the stove and setting fire to a pile of good squibs. These exploded in rapid succession, and in turn set fire to keg of powder. A tremendous ex- plosion followed and the building was lit erally blown to pieces. Charlotte Humphreys, who was supposed to be among the victims was visiting out of town, and thus escaped leaving the number ten.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
To Keep Boodlers Out of Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 27.-A bill has been introduced in the Canadian parliament by MT. Weldon, of Albert, to extend the provi- sions of the present extradition act. The ob- ject of the bill is to enable the Dominion government to surrender criminals to coun- tries with whom Canada has no treaty It will increase the scope of extraditable of- lenses with the United States, of which there are now only seven upon the list. The bill deals with criminals found in Canada, who may be surrendered for the offenses enumer- ated irrespective of any treaty existing with the country from which the criminal comes The author of the bill holds that these crimi- nals are not desirable settlers and should be got out of the country under any circum- stances
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
The Wide Awakes Will Be There.

HARTFORD, Feb. 27.-The original Wide Awakes of this city, who participated in the Lincoln campaign in 1860, will leave here for Washington Saturday, 125 strong, to take part in the inaugural parade. The organiza- tion will be commanded by Maj J. G. Rath- bun. The honorary staff will include Con- gressman William E. Simonds, State Treas urer E. S. Henry, Vice President William B. Clark, of the lEtna Insurance company, and Maj. E. V. Preston. Maj. Richard O. Cheney will act as adjutant They will carry the original Wide Awake banner presented to the Hartford men by the Newark (N. J.) Wide Awakes in 1860. This banner has just been recovered after a disappearance ot twenty-five years, being found in New Haven
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Buried Without B Coffin.

PUTNAM, Conn.,, Feb. 27.-A hut on the edge of Eastford wood, eight miles from here was burned last Saturday evening. It was occupied by William Lambert and his wife, an aged colored couple. The woman was so badly burned that she died soon after her husband dragged her out of the burning building It was bitter cold night, and after the fire had died out Lambert crept into the cellar of the house and remained there until Sunday at noon, when he notified the authorities. The body was allowed to remain exposed to the weather till Monday night, when it is stated the woman was buried without coffin,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
The Limits of Art,

A German paper says that Olivier. the French actor, possessed incredible powers of mimicry. He could assume tho voice, gestures and facial expression of any person he chanced to meet with. One day he called on his tailor te ask him to give him little more time for the pay ment of his bills, which had been run ming on for the last three years. At that moment he saw a customer enter the shop and pay cash down for several arti- cles of clothing which were delivered to him. Then the artist heaved deep sigh of pain. "What is the matter with you2" inquired the tailor. "Alasi' replied Olli- vier, "there is man I shall neve,: be able to initiate. ."-New York Commercial Advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27

LONDON, Feb 27.-In the house of commons last evening Mr. Healy asked whether Home Secretary Matthews had ordered the arrest of Richard Pigott, and if not, why he had al lowed him to escape Mr. Matthews replied thata warrant had been issued against Pigott. Mir Healy then asked whether the govern menu had taken measures to prevent Pigott's escape by telegraphing warrant to the DO lice authorities of the various seaport towns of the kingdom. Pigott was a valuable per son. Had any attempt been made to capture him? Mir. Matthews admitted that as yet he had taken no steps in the matter. The knowl- edge of Pigotts disappearance had reached him within the past hour. He promised that the government would do their utmost tc capture the fugitive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
IN SENATE AND HOUSE..
A Good Days Work in Both Branches-Bit
 ter Political Debate.

A Good Days Work in Both Branches-Bit-
 ter Political Debate.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In the house sen ate amendments to the bill for the opening to settlement of portion of the Sioux reserva- tion were non-concurred ill and a con ierence ordered. Mir. Randall reported the sundry civil bill The recommendation of the committee on appropriations relative to the senate amendments were agreed to and a con- ference ordered. The house then went in committee on the deficiency appropriation bill, passed it, and took up the Indian appro- priation bill. Incidental to the Indian bill prolonged debate took place on political out rages in the south, and a bitter attack on Speaker Carlisle was made by MT. Kennedy, of Ohio Great excitement and confusion prevailed.
 In the senate the bill for the relief of Will = jam R. Wheaton and Charles H. Chamber berlain, of California formerly register and receiver of the land office in California;, for money paid by them for clerk hire, which was vetoed by the president, was reported back and passed over the veto by a vote of yeas, 35; nays, g. A number of bridge bills were reported from committees and placed on the calendar. The army appropriation bill was then taken up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Lonely Death of an Artist.

NEW YORK, Feb. .7.-Alfred E. Baker, ar artist, who lived alone ill a little room a l267 Broadway, was found dead on the floor Mir. Baker was between G5 and 70 years O.. age, and died undoubtedly from natura causes. The creation of the office of 'filt marshal" was due to a suggestion made by Mir. Baker while reporter of The Herald il 1884. Mir. Baker was made fire marshal b, the insurance companies, and retained the office until 1868, when he was legislated out. For the last ten years he has made good iv- ing by portrait painting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
After Ballot Box Thieves.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Mr. Hoar intro duced in the senate a proposed amendment to the deficiency appropriation bill as fol- lows:
 To enable the president of the United States to offer suitable reward for the detection and con- viction of the persons either of them, who unlawfully carried away and destroyed the poll books and ballot boxes of Piummersville, How ard township, Conway county, in the state of Arkansas, on the day of the last election in that state for representatives in congress and electors for president and vice president, the of S25 900, and said reward is hereby authorized.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
PAGAN DISCOVERED THE FORGERIEs.
He Collected All the Evidence Against
 PiGatt and Sent it to Parueu

He Collected All the Evidence Against
 Pigott and Sent it to Parnell.
 LONDON, Feb. 27.-From gentleman high in authority in the prosecution of the Parnell case the true story of how the conspiracy against Parnell was detected, has been ob- tained.
 One day last July a young Irish-American priest, the Rev. Maurice J. Dorney, of Chi cago, sent his card in to Parneu at the house of commons. When they met, Father Dorney informed Parnell that he had 8 package to deliver placed in his hands the night before he sailed from New York. It contained, he said, the evidence that would reveal the forgeries and identify the forgers of the let ters printed in The London Times.
 The discovery that Pigott was the forger was made by Egan, in Lincoln, Neb Egan was sorely perplexed by the forged letters, fac similes of which he got in The Loudon Times. The signature of those attributed to him remarkably good.
 In scrutinizing the forged fac similes he finally discovered that one signed with his own name was written avowedly at a cer- \ tain address in Paris, and the recollection ! flashed upon him that Pigott was the only man to whom he had ever given it. Pigott | had written to him asking for a confidential ! address to which he might send important information, and Egan, concluding to learn what it was, secured this address, which proved the key to the forgeries. Egan, who is methodical in habit, had saved his cores pondence for years
 He searched his volume of letters until he found Pigott's By comparing them with the handwriting on the forged letters he saw that he had the forger. He submitted letters written by Pigott to experts, together with
 she fac similes of the forged letters. They immediately detected characteristic pecu-
 liarities which were confirmed under the mi croscope. Egan had Pigott's letters and the
 forgeries photographed, and started for 1 Chicago, where he placed all the papers be-
 fore Alexander Sullivan. A brief was drawn up by him and Sullivan. It related the chief
 incidents ill Pigott's career, and showed that
 he had been forger before.
 The facts about these previous forgeries
 Egan committed to memory. He had mean
 while ascertained the process by which Pigott
 made the spurious letters He found among
 his papers some letters written by him in
 which entire sentences appeared that were
 also in the forged letters. Pigott had traced
 these sentences carefully, word for word.
 Then he interpolated or added other sentences
 or phrases, completely changing the meaning
 of the whole letter, while preserving the in.
 tegnty of portions. Dates were also changed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Tandem Teams.

Driving tandem has gone pretty well out of fashion in New York. It is very rare thing to see more than one or two tandem rigs in the park now in the course of an afternoon. A perfectly matched team is rarer yet. It is curl ous thing that the dog cart, whether driven single or tandem, is always driven in the city in America instead of in the country, where it belongs. The vehicle was originally designed for country driving in England, and particularly where the roads were rough. It was driven tandem only where there were hills to climb, when one horses strtmgth was deemed insufficient. PhiladelDhjs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
At Law for Big Stakes.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. o7.-Haddock and Steele, individual coal operators, have sueo the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad to recover S94, 900. Plaintiffs were indebted to the railroad company for $29, ,OOO, and gave them two notes secured by mort gages on three coal steamers for payment o1 same. The railroad company afterward solo the barges and bought them in, and when plaintiffs offered to pay off the indebtedness defendants declined the offer. The plaintiffs value the barges at $55, 900 and the use of the same at S5l ,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Earthquake in Indiana.

MARION, Ind, Feb 27.-A slight shock of earthquake occurred here There was low, muffled roar, attended by the rattling of win dows and doors and trembling of the earth, lasting three or four seconds. The disturb ance was at, first attributed to a natural gas well or an explosion, but telegrams received from a hundred miles distant announced similar phenomena.
 HUNTINGTON, Ind, Feb. H.--A peculiar rumbling sound was heard in this locality. It appeared to come from the south, increasing in volume until it had passed to the north then decreasing until it entirely ceased.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Whipped His Wife and Killed a Man

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-John Lehman, a stableman at the Central Park Riding acad- emy, was knocked down, beaten and killed either by the fall or tho blows by Richard Yarwood, who had lately been discharged from the stable for drunkenness, and who, without cause, blamed Lehman for it. Leh man was small, inoffensive man, while Yarwood was an ex-prize fighter, of very ugly disposition and powerfully built He had been drinking, and had just beaten his wife before meeting Lehman. Yarwood was arrested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Proclamation by the President.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The following proclamation was issued by President Cleve- land last night:
 Whereas, Pubic interests require that the sen ate should be convened at 12 o'clock on the fourth day of March next. to receive such communica- tons as may he made by the executives;
 Now, therefore. l, Grover Cleveland, president of the United States, do hereby proclaim and de- clare that an extraordinary occasion requires the senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol. in the city of Washington, on the fourth day of March next at 12 o'clock noon, of which all persons who shall at that time be entitled to act members of that body are hereby re- qured to take notice.
 Given under my hand, etc. the 2Gth of Feb ruary, 1SS9 GROVER CLEVELAND.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Fraud in the Washington Aqueduct.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The special con- gressional committee on the Washington aqueduct tunnel has reported that there are not ten continuous feet of solid work in the tunnel; that number of sub-inspectors have been illegally paid under fictitious names, and that while Maj. Lydecker and. Lieut.. Towns end cannot be held guilty of corrupt prac- tices, they have been careless to an extent that cannot be easily condoned. The com mittee recommend an appropriation of $10, GOO for survey for a new surface conduit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Mir. Depew's Personal Opinion.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-There seems to be general impression among the Republican leaders here that MT. Whitelaw Reid, editor of The Tribune, would be the New York member of President Harrison's cabinet. Mir. Chauncey M. Depew said in an interview yesterday morning that the appointment of MT. Reid would be entirely satisfactory to him. ''Do you think Mir. Reid will be offered a cabinet positions" II do; but this, you must understand, is simply the expression of a personal opinion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Windom Says There Is a String to It.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-A prominent mem- Der of the New York Produce Exchange, who has talked with William WlEdom within two days, said that Mir Windom had no assur- ance that he was to go into the cabinet of President Harrison. He said that be had been summoned to Indianapolis and. asked if he would like to be a member of the cabinet and he had replied in the affirmative. He re ceived no assurance at that time and he has heard nothing since. He remarked to his friend that there seemed to be "a string" at tached to every one of the cabinet appoint ments except that of MT. Blaine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
ElkinS < Wake,
 125 South Main St.
THE PALACES OF CLOUDS.

The palaces of clouds in grandeur rise, Built by that wise and mighty Architect, The fretted spires. with gold and pearl h.
 decked. Clint in the sunlight from the tempered skies Hung there in Heaven they seem a paradise. Fit dwelling place for souls with dross iln-
 iecked,
 Whose aspirations nevermore are wrecked, But now is reached the goal of each emprise. What though the ruthless storm in fury sweep Away the splendor of that heavenly scene. Nor leave trace behind it's giant might! The same Majestic Hand that lulls the deep Shall turn to smiles the tempesr's wrAthfuI
 mien,
 And raise to life City just as bright
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
A Romantic Marriage.

SARATOGA, Feb. T.-A romantic marriage was celebrated here, the contracting parties being Warren B. Westcott, aged 69, and Miss Jane s. Truman, aged 58 years. More than twenty-five years ago the parties were en- gagged. They were about to bs married when MT. Westcott fell in love with widow and married her instead. A breach of promise suit followed, in which MT. Westcott was compelled to pay damages. He was left a widower three years ago, whom he returned to his former love.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
The Housatonic's Fight.

HARTFORD, Feb. 27.-The testimony in the Housatonic railroad hearing was closed with the introduction of an appeal from ,0Oo resi- dents of Norwalk asking for such empowering legislation or franchise as may be necessary to build railroad from New Haven to the New York state line. The petitioners say that such road is necessity, and will prove an impetus to business, not only in Norwalk, but throughout the state. Ex-Senator B. J. Hill, of Norwalk, had the appeal in charge
 The railroad committee received the petition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Cbaree(l with Double Murder

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Feb. 27.-Will- jam Benson, of Middletown, is under arrest for trying to poison his father and step mother with paris green The victims were made i'll, but recovered. Paris green was found in the bread they had eaten and in the flour and other edibles in the house. The prisoner is 30 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
To Endow a Principals Chair.

HARTFORD, Feb 27.-The trustees of the Connecticut Literary institute at Sheffield have started measures for endowing the prin- cipals chair, and the alumni throughout tho country will be asked to unite in establishing the fund.- Ebenezer Morgan, of Mystic, has given s5, 900 toward hquidating the debt of the school, which is the leading Baptist edu- cational institution in the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
After More States.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Mr Springer in troduced in the house bill to provide for the admission of Arizona, Idaho and Wyoming into the Union as states on equal footing with the original states as provided in the omnibus bill. The necessary changes for the election of delegates, time of meeting, etc., are a,so made. Mir Joseph introduced in the house bill to provide for the admission of New Mexico into the Union as state on an equal footing with the original states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Victoria Returns to Germany.

LONDON, Feb. 27-Empress Frederick started for Germany yesterday. Queen Vic toria accompanied her to the station in an open carriage, and they received an enthusi- astic reception from the people during the ride Numerous members of the royal family gathered on the platform. The parting be tween the queen and her daughter was very affecting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
HOPE FOR THE coWLEs BILL.
Democrats Signing Petition for Its Im-
 mediate Recognition in the House.

Democrats Signing Petition for Its Im-
 mediate Recognition in the House.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. ?. = The Louisville Ky.) delegation, headed by Col Weissinger, who are here urging the repeal of the tobacco tax, had an extended interview with Mir. Randall in the appropriation committee room, at which MT. McCreary, Mir. Caruth, MT. Montgomery and other Kentucky mem bers were present.
 In this connection Senators Vance and Tel fer are quoted as saying that the Cowles bill will pass the senate within an hour after it is received from the house. Southern members, in view of this information, have redoubled their efforts, and are more sanguine of the passage of the Cowles bill than at any time for the past week.
 Messrs Caruth and Cowles are circulating
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
The Sleeper Awake Ara,n.

ATTICA, N. Y., Feb. 27.-Emma Althouse, the famous sleeper. awoke after a sleep of eleven and a half days She is very weak, more so than at any other time since her sick ness. She has taken no nourishmsnt as yet since her awakening. No visitors are allowed to see her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
John L. Sullivan Convicted.

WALDEN, Mass, Feb. 27.-Dr. John L.. Sullivan was convicted of violating the law which requires all physicians attending cases of contagious diseases to report the same to the board of health. The case in question was the diphtheria in the Whittier family. Dr.. Sullivan testified that the cause of the Whit tier childrens' death was laryngitis. The court imposed fine of $50 and costs. The doctor appealed, and furnished bonds for his appearance before the superior court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27

WALDEN. Mass, Feb. 27.-Dr. Thomas M. Gridley died here, aged 69. He served dur ing the late war in Company D, First regi- ment, M. V. M., and received at the battle of Williamsburg severe wounds, from the effects of which he never recovered. He was a prominent member of the G. A. R. and had been surgeon of the post at Duxbury. Dr. Gridley was lineal descendant of Col. Richard Gridley, the engineer who laid out the works for the battle of Bunker Hill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Shot Dead by an Unknown.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27.-At Oak Ridge, near Bastrop, L. F. Goldman, a prominent merchant, was shot and perhaps fatally wounded by some unknown person, while going home from his store. No cause for the attempted assassination is known.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27

The late William Woolsey, of Har- ford county. Md, was philanthropist with ideas of his own. He has left nearly $1O0,000 to be expended on cer' tain designated roads in that county pro vided the county commissioners spend an equal sum on them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Governor Hill's Annual Reception.

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. Ex-Governor Hill gave his annual reception to the state officers and members of the legislature last evening, about 500 guests attending The governor was assisted by his staff in full uniform. A bountizul collation. was served. Among those present from out of town were J. R. Eel lows, K P. Flower, Inspector Byrnes, s. B. French, E. F. Gerry, lieutenant Governor Jones, Smith M. Weed, J. C. Sheehan, Gen. Martin MacMahon and Waldo Hutchins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27

TOPEKA, Feb. 27.-A- Heggeland, president of the Second National Bank of McPherson, was instantly killed while in his bank by the accidental discharge of revolver in his own hands He was one of the richest men in Central Kansas, and was prominent in the political affairs of the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Internal Revenue Collections,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The internal rev enue collections for the month of January aggregate S1, 792 ,306, ill detail as follows: Spirits, S1,3Oe, 1Sl; tobacco, S272,Sl3; fer mented liquors, S199,954; oleomargar,ne, $l0,21s; banks and bankers $1S2; miscel 1aneous, $44.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27
Hartford want, More Time.

HARTFORD, Feb. 2.-At a baseball meet ing held last evening it was voted to ask the Atlantic association to postpone the proposed meeting until Tuesday next, by which time 1t is believed $5, 900 can be raised, $3,55O be ing alrsady in hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-27

a petition in the house asking Speaker Carlisle to recognize some one friendly to the Cowles bill to move its passage under suspension of the rules. About fifty Democratic members have so far signed it, among them MT. Ran dall, Judge Stewart of Georgia, MT. Stewart of Texas, Mir. Cowles of North C.. 'olina and Mfr Car1lfh