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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
OCONNOR THE WINNER.
He Beats Hanm, Peterson and Lee in a Race nt Tacoma

TACOMA, W. T., May 20.-The regatta yesterday was a great success, and was witnessed by 25,00O people. OConnor led from the start, and was ahead turn ing the flags; Lee second, Peterson third, Hamm fourth. Hamm's flag had drifted about two boat lengths further out than the others.
 After turning Peterson forged ahead of Lee and O'Connor, but the latter re- gained his lead and came in ahead j; time, 14.O2; Peterson second, 14.04. Hamm made splendid race and came in third in 14.1s, with Lee fourth in .15. Hamm had 12O feet further to pull than the rest. The course was two and a quarter miles. The tide was in favor going out and against them on the re- turn,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
What We Elect Congressme.a For.

\ meubor of congross Was decldedIy astonished one day by a letter, in which the writer said that he had heard the president and cabinet would pay fancy prices for hay, and ho had sent a carload directed to the congressman, which he hoped he would dispose of at the high est fgger" The congressman, not being posted us to the price of hay in Washing ton, his salary not allowing him to keep horses or even horse, and not feeling it within his prerogativc to approach the president and cabinet on the subject, and yet not quite liking to offend the fellow who voted for him, rushed around and disposed of tho hay to the best of his ability, and sent a check for the amount to his friend, who is probably planning to send another load uext yea1-St. Louis Rppubiic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
CAUGHT IN NEW YORK.
George Jennings Leaves Washington
 Territory Only to be Arrested.
UP IN 4 CELL.
His Crime Was Commit,
 burg-The Detectives Knew !. .IQ ny His Photograph-He Had Hard Luck in Making Ills Escape.

NEW YORK, May 2O.-After fleeing across the continent George H. Jennings has been arrested by two of Inspector Byrne' men and committed to prison by Justice Duffy to await a acquisition.
 Jennings is real estate agent of FL lensburg, Washington territory and is charged with very serious crime. The statement of the charge against him comes from Sheriff Brown, of kittitas county, Washington territory, who telegraphed some weeks ago to h. spector Brynes to arrest him on sight. This was followed by a letter, giving particulars and enclosing photograph and a circular offering a reward of S1 1000 for his arrest.
 It appears that another real estate agent, named l.. w. Nestelle, was a benefactor of Jennings and reposed a great deaf of confidence in him. Nestelle has young and pretty wife. He was obliged to leave home on business in the early part of April, and on his return he found that Jennings had invaded his household. The circumstances suF- rounding the case were most heinous.
 Jennings fled from Ellensburg at once, and was beyond his reach. His wife's story was a narrowing recital of violence and brutality. and Nestelle invoked the aid of the law at once. It was inferred from the direction Jennings took that he would make for New York, and therefore no time was lost in warning Inspector Byrnes.
 Detectives Woodbridge and Armstrong were placed on the case and watched day and nj ght for the coming of the fugitive from the far west. It seems that Jen- nings had hard time of it'in his flight, but he is reticent about his adventures. By some accident the circumstances of which are not known small piece of steel pierced one of his eyeballs and nearly drove him blind. He suffered intense pain, and on his arrival in New York a few days ago he sought immediate relief from Dr. Knapp, the famous oculist.
 Jennings put up at the Merchants ho- tel, in Cortlandt street, but his move ments there were quiet and unobtru sive and attracted no attention. The neceS~ sity of going out in the daytime while Dr. Knapp was treating his wounded eye brought him many times in danger of ar rest, but chance favored him for some time.
 He was going to visit friend at the Hotel Metropol, when his resemblance to the photograph sent on by Sheriff Brown attracted the attention of the detectives. They arrested him and locked him up. The proceedings before Justice Duffy, Jefferson Market Police Court, were merely formal, and he was locked up in a cell in the Jefferson Market prison. h. spector Byrnes telegraphed to Sheriff Brown, of Kittitas county, w. T., notify ing him that he had the man he wanted, and the requisition is expected without delay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
MET DEATH IN THE FOG
Pilot Malcolm and Boatkeepcr Fitzser. aid the Victims.
Su N IA HH A STE A M FER.
Tho Watch on the Pilot Boat Had Seen the Steamer Rearing Down Accident

NEW YORK, May 2O.-Piot boat No. 5, the Charlotte Webb, was run down last Saturday night and sunk by the French line steamer La Normandie, and Captain Albert c. MalcOm, one of the pilots, and Charles Fitzgerald, the boat keeper, were drowned.
 Tho accident took place about twelve miles south by southeast of Sandy Hook lightship, shortly before l2 o'clock Sat urday night.
 The dense fog that had hung over the bay for thirty-siN hours rendered it i'm possible to distinguish objects ahead, and to this is attributed the loss of the pilot boat.
 La Normandie was outward bound and after being delayed by running on the shoals and by running into and car fing away one of the buoys in the chan mel, had put directly out to sea in the hope of getting beyond the reach of the fog.
 They were stcaming along at good speed, when suddenly there was a cry from in front, and the pilot boat was seen directly under the steamers bows.
 It was too late to avert the accident and a minute later the great steamer had struck the Charlotte Webb on the port side almost head on, in tho center of the boat.
 iV clNiC NtlS SlONS III tiult Ill st ItN III utes the pilot boat had disappeared be- heath tho waves.
 The steamer was sighted by the watch on the pilot boat, but it was impossible to get her clear of La Normandie's bow, and the cry heard on the French steamer was one of warning to the pilots and crew.
 All jumped for the yawl as thesteamer struck the boat, cutting the yawl loose with tho pilots and two of the crew in her.
 The Charlotte Webb had on board four pilots, boatkeeper crew of four and a cook.
 Those who were in the yawl tloated for some time, and were taken up by two boats sent out by La Normandie.
 The others, unable to reach the yawl, were thrown by the force of the shock from tho pilot boat or leaped into the ses, \ as the boat keeled over and went down. ' The officers of La Normandie promptly reversed her engines. Two boats were lowered and the men floating in the water, most of whom had succeeded in getttlng hold of bits of wreck, were picked up and with those in the yawl taken on board.
 There were two missing, pilot Malcom and boatkeeper Fitzgerald.
 For some time the search was kept up in the vain hope that the men might be found, but it was without result and the boats finally returned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Saved by the Photogra P h.

In London recently well-l1nown artist of the :c~nlera was called in to photograph the body of a young lady who had just died under peculiar and distressing cir cumstances. The body was laid on d sofa in the drawing room and presented singularly beautiful spectacle. The photographer was left alone in the room with the body and took a negative. After inspecting it he was not satisfied with it, and he took another. And then, to his amazcment, he discovered that the two negatiyes-were not alike. The body must have moved. Not having lost all his nerve by this extraordinary occurrence, says the Atlanta American, he took q third negative, which was exactly like the second He instantly summoned the nurse who had been in attendance on the deceased girl and after some difficulty and delay had the doctor fetched. To cut long story short, the young lady was not dead at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
THEY WERE SILENT WITNEssEs
Deaf Mutes Who Saw a Man Pushed
 Over . BluH at Rochester.

ROCHESTER, May 2O.-Some Sunday pleasure seekers while strolling along the banks of the Genessee river yester- day found a man lying at the foot of 6 high bluff. He was unconscious and ap- peared to be badly injured.
 The side of the bluff gave evidence that he had rolled down it. The man was taken to the city hospital, where an ex- animation showed that he was suffering from conoussion of the spine, and had received other severe injuries.
 The locality ts::within sight of the Deaf Mute institute. Last night some deaf mute children went to Professor Wester= vet the principal of the institute, and by signs sald the following story: They had seen sevefai men acting very ex- citedly across the river. Finally, one of the men struck another and a general fight ensued, which ended in one man being pushed or thrown over the bank.
 The principal at once notified the po- lice of what the deaf mute witnesses had seen, and the latter are Investigating tho affair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
THREE BULLETS IN HIS BREAST.
A Drunken Engineer Shoots n Watch
 man in Newark, N J.

NEWARK, May 10.-Augustus Willing haus, chief engineer of Simon's trunk factory, was in Hedden's saloon on Hawkins street last evening, where he drank until he made himself disagreeable to the other customers. He was elected, and among those who helped to bounce him was James Daily, a middle aged watchman at Hamey's Steel works.
 Shortly after Willinghaus left Daily went out and stood in front of the side doorway of the saloon. Willinghaus stood behind a fence with a four-bar- relied Derringer in his hand and without warning fired three shots at Daily, who fell with the bullets in his breast. Daily was picked up in dying condition and taken to the City hospital. Willinghaus is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
IELEGRAPHIC BREFITIES.

The body of an unknown man was found yesterday hanging to tree in a ravine near Winona, Minn. It Is believed to be case of suicide.
 Dr. Porter, state health officer of Flor ida, has examined reported case of yell low fever at Palmetto. Manatee county. andpronounced it typhoid malarial fever.
 The Essex club of Boston gave fare- well dinner on Saturday night to Dr. George B. Loring, the United States min ister to Portugal, who was president of the club.
 The coalheavers of.Ashland, Wis, have gone again on strike to secure 50 cents a day. The companies have employed men from St. Paul and Duluth to take their places. Special police have been ap- pointed to prevent trouble.
 Fire has destroyed seven buildings in East Jacksonville, Fla.-five dwellings,, the Ladies Guild hall of St. Andrews s Episcopal church, and the chapel. The loss is 10000. It was an incendiary fire.
 Fire broke out in the bakery of Henry Hohen, fl Josephine street, New Orleans. The fire spreads Josephine street, destroy ing seven double tenement houses on that street and five on Rousseau street. Loss, S1o, 900; fully insured in local com panies.
 Two large mains in the aqueduct of the National Water Works company, which conveys water from the Missouri river at Qindaro, Kan, to Kansas City, have been washed away as result of the lecent heavy rains. The .pecuniary damage is S20,000, and Kansasl Rt1 will depend on the Kaw river for twosfeeks or more. -sf,
 The Oil Trade association of New Eng land has passed resolutions in which they represented to the senate com mittee on interstate commerce the ad- vantage the trade has enjoyed in being able to ship oil to the west by way of Canada, and expressed the hope that the practice would not be interfered with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
EXCITED ROCHEFORT.
ssatol ike Frightened Plote1 with ~s in Ifs Leather Case.

r >N 2o.-The Rochefort-Pi- ,otoI ogo;r ,.h;,, , -"curred late Saturday astornnon ~ ;,, Ponan+ aet, has created "l'eihooh All soSeno o'A> >-s. more amusement than scandal. Ca .b ,t
 The joke of the whole thing A. e-,. when NJ. Roehefort pulled out his revu- yer and pointed 1t at M. Pilotel he was so excited that he quite forgot that 1t was in leather case. But it served its pur- pose all the same, for 1t frightened the angry caricaturist out of his wits.
 Pilotel declares that Rochefort threat ened to murder him out of revenge for the insults he had heaped on the editor of L'Intransigeant during the days of the Commune.
 General Boulanger has extended his sympathy to Rochefort, and spent a great part of yesterday afternoon at the hotel in Ryder street giving the editor counsel.
 The hearing in the police court takes place today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Mrs. CIeyeland's Orange Trees.

In the White House conservatory there are a lemon and an orange tree, both laden with golden fruit. These were presented to Mrs. Cleveland during her visit to Florida last winter. Gardener PHstcr placed them in the camelia house, and watched them very closely and while Mrs. Cleveland remained in the executive mansion she displayed considerable in- tcrest in them and frequently visited that portion of the greenhouse in which they were growing. When about to retire from the presidents house she was asked if she intended to take the plants with her. She replied that they looked too beautiful to be moved, and, therefore, ske would leave them to the care of Mrs, Harrison Baltimore Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
GERMAN STRIKERS YIELD.
Few Concessions Made by the Dort- mund CoIliery Owners to Their Men.

re" concessions MaOe Oy the DOTt~
 mund CoIliery Owners to Their Men.
 BERLIN, May 20.-The strike among the colTiers at the Bochum cellieries, at Dortmund has come to an end, and the men will resume work tomorrow.
 The masters have made some conces- sions to the men, who have not got, however, all they asked for.
 A court to arbitrate in all disputes be- tween the owners and their employees Is to be established. The working day is to be eight and half hours long except in extreme cases where a cessation from labor might endanger life or property, and the mems wages are to be increased in proportion to the profits made by their employers.
 The strikes in Saxony have not yet been settled, however. There the mast CTS refuse the demand of the men for eight hour shifts. The men are very determined and the suffering has greatly increased. Further troubleis feared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
The Virtues of Vegetables

Celery acts upon the nervous system, and it is cure for rheumatism and neu- ralg gia. Tomatoes stimulate the liver, and spinach and common dandelion, prepared in the same way, have direct effect on diseases of the kidney. Onions, garlic and olives promote digestion by stimulat- ing the circulatory system, with the con- sequent increase of tho saliva and gastric juice. Raw onions are also regarded as remedy for sleeplessness. and the French believe that onion soup Is an ex- cellent tonic in cases of debility of the digestive organs.--Philadelphi Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
POSTOFFICE PLACES FILLED.
FOurt h-class Postmasters Appointed
 for Different States.

r WASHINGTON, May 2O.-Fourth-class postmasters have been appointed as fol- lows:
 PoNnsylvana-A. L. Blake. Christy Park N H. Kemmerer. Emaus; c. w. Howell, Lesenring; T. K Cheyney, Morrisville; Jerome Lord, Nicholson Annie Coleman, North Branch; Elijah Hertz, Rich field; T. E. Sittler Qate Andreasl; L. Mccormick Venetia T. G. Charles. Washingtonborough E. P. Mann, YeaSerton.
 Massachusetts-W. W. Carter, South Wilmington; B. D. Bassett. Woods Holl
 New York-M. II. Parmelee, Bergen; Christian Haas. Shortsville; c. A. Stephens. Sylvan Lake.
 Connecticut-J. B. Merrow Merrow: W. B. Batch elder, Stafford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
BLOODSHED IN THE AOUEDUCE Eaa Two Negroes Fight a Duel at the Bot.
 tom of One of the shafts.

NEW YoRK. May 2O.-Joseph Woods, 19 years old, and Charles Rufian, 29years old, two colored laborers on the aqueduct had an altercation at five o'clock yester- day afternoon while at work down in shaft No 2l. Woods drew his revolver and fired two shots at Ruffian. One of tho bullets struck Rutfiap in the lower left side of the abdomen. Rutfian was taken to the Manhattan hospital and Woods was arrested. He claims that tho shooting was in self-defense and that Ruf1ian was about to draw his pistol. When searched at the police station the revolver. with two chambers empty, was found in his pocket.
 Italians $ condition Is serious, and it is no. expected tha. he can recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
AG, A, R. Post In Canada.

OTTAWA, May 2O.-The Grand Army of the Republic has authorized MT. Gravelle, of the Canadian and revenue, formerly in the United States navy, to form post at Ottawa. There are many veterans here who served in the War of the Rebel lion, soMe of them now occupying supe- rior positions. About forty have already stated their intention to join the Ottawa post, Other posts will be established thrOughOut Ontario.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Death of n Harvard Professor.

BEvERLx, Mass, May 2O.-Professor Edward B. Lefavour is dead, aged 34. He was connected with the United States coast survey for several years and after ward was associated with Professor Gould in his geological work. Previous to his last illness he was assistant pro lessor of physics at Harvard college. P
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

NEW YORK, May 2O.-The ten English convicts landed at Castle Garden on Thursday night have been, by order of Collector Erhardt, taken back to the steamer Obdam, by which they arrived, and placed under guard of customs c~f- eers to await the departure of the vessel on Thursday next. The men objected and fought like demons to remain in Castle Garden.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
FACTS, NOT FICTION.

no YOU WISH TO SAVE YOUR O Natural Teeth? Go to DIR CHIP MAN. Do you wish set of Teeth that look as if they were your own? DIR CHAPMAN is noted for such work. Do you wish your teeth extracted without having your jaw splintered and gums torn to pieces Go to DIR CHAPMAN every time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Ca.tle Garden Arrivals.

NEW YORK, May 2O.-The arrivals at Castle Garden during the past week were 12, 164, while for the corresponding week last year p ,669 were landed. Saturdays arrivals at the the garded consisted of S10 immigrants from the Bremen steamer and the Saale, and l, PIG from the Bothnia from Liy erpool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
FlOrfd a Lands Sold.

PENsAEoLA. Fla, May 20.-The largest deal in yellow pine lands ever made in this region, has just been closed here. The Southern States Land and Lumber company made final payments, took charge of the Muscogee Lumber com pany's property, the George Robinson Mill company and the Michigan Lumber company, five mills, with 400, 900 acres of land and about forty miles of railroad The deal involved considerable mofe than S1 5OO, GOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
From Violin tO Violence.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 2O.-Mrs. Lucy Norwood and Mrs. Henrietta Banks, two married women with living husbands in Spalding county, became enamored of a young man who played the fiddle for the local dances. Several nights ago at a party the women quarreled, when Mrs. fNorwood drew pistol and fired at Mrs. Banks, who has since died from the wound Mrs. Norwood is in jail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Suicide of Gen. Lewis G. Brown.

Brown, who had been for several years somewhat eccentric and was recently placed in an insane asylum, has shot himself. He had become dangerous since his release from the asylum, and officers were sent to take him to court He broke away from them, and, drawing a revolver shot himself dead. He was about 50 wears old
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
James Russell Loxvell's Purpose.

BossoN, May 2O.-The Caphalonia, which sailed Saturday, had large cabin list Among the passengers were James Russell Lowell and Rev. Dr. Francis G. Peabody. The quidnuncs in Boston say that MT. Lowelrs voyage is significant one that, in fact, it means that the ven- erable poet is about to marry an English woman of rank, which fact may account for his fondness for things English.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Repair Shops Burned.

NEWBURe, N. Y., May 2O.-The large new machine and repair shops of the Le- higa and Hudson river railroad at War; wick have been burned. All the new ma chimes and tools were destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss, which is heavy. has not yet been esti- mafad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Two Hundred Bulldogs Ord dered.

LIMA, Ohio, May 2O.-The Standard Oil Company has placed an order in Phil adelphia for POO bulldogs, which will be used to guard the Standard tanks in the Ohio field against tramps. Numerous fires have been caused by the pipes of tramps, and it is thought the bulldogs will keep them away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
For Stealing Realstered Letters.

SUsQUEHANNA, Pa, May 20.-James E. Farrell, the postmaster at Starucca, Wayne county. Pa., has been arrested by United States marshal for opening reg istered letters. Decoy letters were found in his valise at the Mountain house, where he was waiting for train. He escaped. He has always stood high in the commu- nity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 2o.-A. M. M. Medley, the negro who is alleged to be the cause of the trouble in Forest City on Saturday, in which three men were killed, was shot and killed by several members of the sheriffs posse, who broke intoE the Advocate building in which he had taken refuge. His death was the fourth in fifteen hours. He was 6 noted politician
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
wiiltng to Compromise.

Uncle Pokely-Yo' ain't got a quahter fer ono ob Gawge Wash'ton's body ser bents, has yo' lehdy?
 Miss Schuyler-Why, uncle! you're not half old enough to have served General Washington.
 Uncle Pokeley Make hit short shillin' den dar's deah Judge,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Increased Death Rate in noston.

BOSTON, May 20. - There were 217 deaths in Boston last week, and the death rate mounts up to 27.19, which is much higher than is usual at this season. Among those who died were twenty-three who had reached the age of 70. Of the 217 deaths 124 were males.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20

CHICAGO, May 20.-Herbert Shires. the 17-year-old son of E. P. Shires, hardware dealer, shot and killed his brother Frakie, aged years. The weapon was small target rifle which the father had brought home from his hardware stSre the pre- V iOuS evening". Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
q NeprO Burglar Lynch ed.

z NEW ORLEANS, May 20.-The Times Democrats Monroe La.) special says that a negro burglar belonging to gang that have been robbing residences around Columbia was captured Friday night, and while being taken to jail was captured by mob and lynched. He confessed his guilt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Leniencx for an Ex,ortIoner.

BOSTON, May 2O.-John F. Brown, ex- Town clerk of Nantucket, wholwas re- gently convicted here of violating the pension law in taking about S295 in the case of Mrs. Orpin, has been let off with a fine ofh$100 on the assurance that he would return to Mrs. Orpin the amount illegally taken from her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
.Guntemala's PIenipotenttary.

WASHINGTON, May 2o.-The state de- partm, ,ent has been informed that Fer nando Cruz, formerly minister of foreign affairs of Guatemala, has been appointed minister Q the United States, to succeed F, Lainfret'S, who returned home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
Major Manuel Harper Dead.

: PIrTsBURG, May 20.-Major Samuel Harper, age fifyy-two, Past State Depart ment Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic and a prominent Mason, is dead of malarial fever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-20
The Jesuits, Libel Suit.

MONTREAL. May 20.-The court of ap- peals has granted the Toronto Mail leave to appeal from the judgment of Judge Loranger setting aside part of the allega- ton to form in the Jesuit libel suit.