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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

IIOR OF THE her Just because every mnute:in the day. s' A long 10 e time ago the story went the rounds about the incident on the train when James G. Blaine and the Clarksons and a dozen other passengers were .snowbound on a railroad.
 To relieve the monotony the Maine man and the Iowa woman had a whistling match which lasted some minutes. Mrs. Clarkson is very musical. She sings, and plays the piano, of course i; and believe the banj 10 and guitar are Instruments which she intends to master. She likes society, and yet likes other things. She Is interested in her family of boys, two of whom are just ready for college, as much as she is in politics, which, more than anything else, except perhaps the newspaper business, inter- ests her husband.
 house on the pleasant side of K street. next to Senator Sherman's. Their old friends are glad to see them there, and they are glad to see their old friends. The first assistant postmaster general makes a long day of it at the department, but in the evening, if the men with whom he Is obliged to deal during the day only keep away, he finds the greatest pleasure in the pleasures of his family.
 The conflict between the revised statutes and late general appropriation bills regarding the salaries of various fed eral officers has resulted in great deal of disappointment, and will bring about some very likely work on the part of re- gently appointed officials during the next session of Congress-.
 An examination of the. appropriation bills sho WIS that less money is provided 23O officers of the government than the amounts fixed by the statutes. For in- stance, the salary named in the statutes for the superintendent of foreign mails Is S4.OOO year. There has been but S. .OOO year appropriated for this office for very many years.
 The other day Postmaster General Wan amaker asked man to take this posi- tion. When the inquiry was made as to what it paid the head of the postoffice de- partment referred to the statutes and re- piled that it was worth S4, ,000 year. The appointment was accepted, but the ap- pointee upon making inquiry ascertained that only $3,00O year was appropriated, and he refused to take the office.
 In many instances men have accepted appointments with the understanding that Congress will increase the salaries utes, or make the place pay the amount the statutes name. The conSequence will be very heavy pull for increasing salaries when Congress meets.
 Ex-Congressman John R. Thomas tells it himself. There was an interesting meeting in the Ebbitt House lobby early in the week. A big stranger approached Captain Thomas, touched him familiarly on the shoulder, and said:
 "You're Captain Thomas, reckon. Do you know me?"
 Captain Thomas looked him over care fully, having the statesman's eager desire to know everybody who knows him. He was just about to skirmish with few in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
L1TIMER'S BOLD FRONT.
He Polls the Prosecution at Every
 Point. E[M

Point. EM
 JACKSON, Mich, May 4.-In the trial of Irving Latimer, charged with the murder of his mother, the defendant was on the witness stand all day and subjected to a most searching cross-examination.
 The remarkable nerve of the witness never deserted him. In the main he stuck to the story he had previously told. He seemed to have an instinctive knowl- edge of how the prosecution intended to entrap him, and foiled all their attempts. Before the adjournment of court the prosecution asked leave to place seven new witnesses on the information, and the court granted the request. These witnesses are expected to rebut some portions of Latimer's evidence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
fl BIG M4LTHOUSE BURNED.
Leroy, n. Y., Experiences n Most Dlsas-
 trous Fire.

Leroy, n. Y., Experiences n Most Dlsas-
 trous Fire.
 LEROY, May Alt 7.45 o'clock last night flames weae seen issuing from the cupulo of w. D. Matthews < Co. s largest malthouse, situated on Church street. Inc alarm was sounded by the com- pany's whistles, and in a short time two heavy streams were in operation.
 After some time the fire was subducd, but an immense quantity of malt, with which the building was filled, was thor oughly soaked and spoiled. The damage to building and contents will amount, it is believed, to about S20O,O00, which is covered by insurance.
 This is the largest loss the town ever suffered through fire. The malting es- 1ablishment is one of the largest in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

FRANKFORT, April 4.-The State Insti- tute for the Feeble-Minded, outside the city limits, has been burned to the ground. There were in the building at the timc the fire broke out 1G0 feeble minded children and some fifteen or twenty assistants, besides the family of the superintendent, Dr. J. 0. A. Stewart, all of whom escaped. The loss to the state of Kentucky is $50, ,OOO, with an in- aurance of S35, ,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
H-fS THE PRIEST POISONED.
Physicians Say So, but the Kishop For
 bids am Autopsy.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 4.-Some doubts having been expressed as to the cause of the death of Father Hothans, the Catho- lie priest, an attempt was made by the physicians to hold an autopsy on his re- mains, but on arriving at the parsonage, where tie remains lay, they were in formed that the physician had forbidden an autopsy unless the law expressly com manded it, and therefore none was held.
 The physicians still assert that there are strong indications of poisoning in the case and they were anxious to make an examination of the stomach. The TO- mains were taken to Cincinnati for in- terment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Murdered So that she Could Marry,

WHEELING, W. Va, May f. Jacob Morgan, an old Union soldier residing in the Pleasant Valley district, was found murdered. The body was horribly mutt lated. His pension money, S1, ,600 was taken. His young wife and neighbor with whom she was in love were arrested and have just confessed to the crime They wanted the old man out of the way so they could marry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
TITO PASSENGERS KILLED.

A Philnd ndelphfa Coach Struck by n
 Pennsylvania Hallway Train.
 PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-There was a fatal accident at the Bridesburg crossing on the Pennsylvania railroad yesterday,
 The killed were two in number the in jured, four.
 F. K. Womrath, one of the dead, was formerly a fur merchant and once served in the common council
 The other man killed was named James Dungan.
 The dead and injured were passengers in two-horse coach, which was struck by train while crossing the tracks
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Local Option in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, May 4.-The local option bill, which, it was confidently ex- pected would pass the house, has failed to carry in that body. A reconsideration will be moved, and the friends of the bill still hope to pull the bill through, as thirteen members were absent when the vote was taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
The St. Louis Beer Trust Forme

ST. LOUIS, May 4.-The Brewers trust is now an accomplished fact. There are seventeen of the twenty breweries in the combination, and the three outside, the Anheuser-Busch, Lemp and Obert have agreed to maintain the rates for two years. The trust has purchased the Schilling-Schraider brewery for SIG, 800 and took charge of the business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Suspended ,,r Two yaars

WASHINGTON. May 4.-The verdict of the court in tho case of Lieutenant Con- mander Book, who was tried for leaving his vessel at Alaska and coming to Wash ington without permission, is that he be suspended from rank and duty, on fur tough pay, for two years from date. Sec retary Tracy approved the sentence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Injured at a Base Bau Game

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, May 4.-A fatal accident occurred in game of baseball at Dundee, ten miles northwest of this city. Ezra Farr and Richard Mcbride collided at the third base. Mcbride re- ceived injuries from which his recovery is impossible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
For AlabnmnO Offices,

MONTGOMERY, May 4. William D. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, has written letter to a prominent citizen of Alabama advocating the appointment of respect able Republicans, if available, or of Democrats with protection sentiments, to federal officers in this state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Discounted Uncle Sam,s Stamps.

MORRIS, Minn., May 4.-Erick E. Sol. seth. postmaster at Nash, this county, was arrested here yesterday and taken to St. Paul. It is charged that he has made practice of using postage stamps as legal tender in neighboeing towns and disposed of some at a discount, reporting them to the department as cancelled by him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Mike" Will Hanr'

HARRISBURG, May 4.--The governor has issued warrant for the execution of "Red-Nose Mike," one of the murderers of Paymaster Mcclure in Luzerne county. The hanging will take place June 25 on which day five murderers will be hanged in Pennsylvania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

Harriet: Beecher Stowe Much Better.
 HARTFORD, May "A marked im- provement in Harriet Beecher Stowe's health gives her friends great hopes that she may pass another happy season at her favorite summer home on Long Island. She has exhibited much interest in the centennial festivities at New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
COLD WE4 THEIR IN THE VEST.
Fruits Killed and Potatoes Frozen.
 Snow aud Ice Also Reported.

CHICAGO, May 4.-Dispatohes f. from Decatur, Galcsburg, Monticello, and Tuscola, H., and Wabash, Crawfords- vile, and Covington, Ind, report heavy frost during the past few nights.
 In many places small fruits were re- ported killed, and many vegetables and potatoes were frozen to the ground. in some parts snow fell, and at Crawfords- villo ice formed quarter of an inch thick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

It is contemplated by the Mayor of Cork, Ireland, to hold an exhibition of all the smaller industries in the north of Ireland.
 One-half penny per hour has been added to the wages of the plasterers of Paisley, Scotland. Trade there Is very brisk at present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Four Men Drowned.

MIDLAND, Ontario, May 4.-Henry E. Jeffrey. Robert Little, Charles Meredith and James P. Anderson were all drowned in q lake here. While crossing the lake their sailboat was upset by sudden squall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Maj. Lydecker's Punish ent.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The verdict of the court martial which tried Maj. Ly- decker for neglect of duty in allowing fraudulent work on the Washington aqueduct tunnel is that he forfeit to the United States $1O0 per month of his pay for nine months, and be reprimanded in orders. The sentence has been ap-. proved by the president,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
A Brave Man Murdered,

RALEIGH, N. C., May 4.-Deputy Col lector B. B. Bouldin was fatally shot yes- terday afternoon while raiding a distil- lery in Johnston county. He was one of the bravest men in the revenue service, and fired upon his assailants till he had emptied two revolvers, when he was shot down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Lobster Factory Burned.

CHERRYFIELD, Me-, May 4-J. E. and W. Wyman's lobster factory at Millbridge has been burned with contents. The fire started from the upsetting of lantern. Loss, $6,OOO; insurance $4,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

genious questions to get the stran- ger incidentally to mention his me, when a sudden likeness seemed to strike him.
 "Of course |. I know you" he said confidently, ''you're 'Big'Pace and I ve n't seen you for t h i r ty- S ev 0 n years, since I was 6 years old, and we both went to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Bollak Convicted of Murder.

BE1vIDERE. N. J., May 4. = Michael Bollak, who in September last killed Michael Bollingshire and robbed him of $80, was last night convicted of murder in the first degree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
NIF HAVE TO PAY TWICF.
A Stolen Lottery Prize May Have to be
 Blade Good

AUSTIN, Texas, May 4.-C. w. Winkler, the postal route agent who disappeared from his train on the Santa Fc road some weeks ago, robbed a registered package of lottery ticket which drew S15,O0O held by man in Floresville
 Winkler went to New Orleans, repre- sented himself as the purchaser of the ticket and drew the money, and has not been heard of since. It is said the Flores vile man will hold tho lottery company responsible for the money
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

ToBYHANNA, Pa., May 4.-At Mountain Home yesterday Jeffrey Harrison and sophia Everitt, each about II years of age, got angry while playing together at the home of the former. Sophia ran into room, locking the door. Jeffrey got his fathers shotgun, and, bursting open the door, fired at Sophia, killing her almost instantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
The New viceroy of Ireland.

LONDON, May 4.-The Freeman's Jour- nal states the marquis of Ormonde will | succeed Lord Londonderry as viceroy of Ireland
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEW BRIT-
 ISH MINISTER.

Hne British Legation a Fairly Wo1l- worked Bustness Esta blfs hun ent- What is Thought About MT. Paunce- fote's Tenure of OMce-Brief Outline Of His Official Career.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
WASHINGTON, May 1.

TO avoid centen- nial S ubject t s what better can I write about than our English cous- ins? The British legation at Wash ington is a fairly worked business establishment by the way; office hours are from ten to three, and the staff are never without employ ment during that
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
L.. BRADFORD PRINCE,
MEXICO
GOVERNOR OF NEW


 they owned the place, she has suggested that they be remedied. don't see why, be- cause a mans elected president, that even in the matter of domestic servants the whole nation must rise up en masse and dictate to him. Or why even if his linen is not we'll washed, his dinner not we'll cooked, nor his bed well made, he must continue to employ the people who are Republicans or Democrats or Mug wumps, or because they arc black or white. A mans happiness depends to great extent on the efficiency of his ser wants, and he ought to have his own way about them. Arthur did and he was comfortable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
Ordered Out of Commission

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Orders have been given by the navy department to put the Brooklyn and Essex at New York out of commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

with the keys jingling at h e r belt and oversees t Il 0 housekeep- ing. In the first place, she has not the time, and in the second place,
 the steward at tends to all such matters, as he has q l W Q y s do n @. Where tn In g s were unsatisfac- tory, as they were
 In a number of instances where servants had been retained so long that they thouglt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
I TRAGEDY OF TRAGEDIES.
Merchant Melwick Kills Ills Family
 and Then Commits Suicide.

NEW ORLEANS, May Alt Blair, a place near Eagerly, this state, mer. chant named Melwick put himself and his family out of the world.
 lie shot his wife and two children, burned their bodies with the house and then shot himself dead
 The bodies of his wife and children were almost entirely cremated,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

general. They W T i te mostly
 about her ances- tors to be proud of. But if they knew the subject of their sketches
 better they would not think about gre a t gran d. fathers or even gra n d f a t h CT s. They would con- fl n @ themselves to the charming Western lady who delights e very body who meets her just because
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

school to Bob Ingersoll."
 Big" Pace was overjoyed blythe re- cognition, and he went away vowing that if Thomas ever ran for anything in South ern Illinois again he would get his votNt In telling the story afterward, Captdld Thomas acknowledged that he recognized his constituent by his striking family re- semblance.t He knew he must be Pace, and quickly running over the male mem- bers of that clan, he made the lucky guess that this must be the Big" Pace whom he had known in the days when Bob" Ingersoll "a Presbyterian minister's son-was tho district school teacher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

y Their appointments were made some time ago but the first authentic photo graphs have just appeared of Rear Ad- miral David B. Harmony, William F. Hepburn, solicitor of the treasury, l.. Bradford Prince, governor of New Mex ico, and of Nathan F. Dixon, the recently elected senator from Rhode Island All of them are well known here
 MCMURRAY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

The we'll mentioned newspaper writers have begun to tell about Mrs. Clarkson, the wife of the first assistant postmaster
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

Here Is what lady who is frequent visitor at the White House, and who ought to know, says about Mrs. Harrison and the housekeeping. 'It is absolutely untrue that Mrs. Harrison goes around
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04

Minister Ryan or for Mexico. WASHINGTON, May 4.-Minister to Mex leo Ryan left here today for Mexico City, where he will relieve Gen. Bragg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-04
BASE BALL YESTERDIY.
League.

League.
 PHILADELPHIA. Philadelphia. .........7 0 o O ? o 0-9 New York. ............0 o 0 O-4 Base hits-Philadelpha, 6; New York, 9. Er- rors-Philadelpha. ?; New York, 8. Pitchers
 AT INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis. .........o 0 l 0 O-4 Plttsburg.. ...........2 ? 0 0 ? o 3 *-2 Base hits-Indianapolis 8; Pittsburg 15. Er- TOTS - Indianapolis, g. Pittsburg l. Pitchers fetzein and Staley
 CLEVELAND. Cleveland. ............0 0 o 0 o o O. Chicago ..............o 0 ? 0 *-A Base Hits-Cleveland, G. Chicago 12 Errors Hutchinson.
 AT WASHINGTON Washington. ..,......0 0 o o o D. Boston 6 1 -s Base hits-washington. s; Boston, g. Errors Washington, 8 Boston, 3 Pitchers-Madden and Healy.
 Association.
 AT BROOKLYN Athletic .............,0 o o o 0 O. 6 Brooklyn ............1 l 8 ? O1 O-11 Base hits--Athletic G; Brooklyn, Il. Errors Athletic, ': Brooklyn. 6. Pitchers = Seward and Lovett.
 Columbus .......... ? o 0 0 0 O7 Baltimore. o 0 1 0 o 1-2 Base hits-Baltmore. G; Columbus, 8. Errors Baltimore. 5; Columbus. B. Pitchers Gastright and Kilroy.
 AT KANSAS CITY. Kansas City. y...........6 0 0 0 O1 -1e St. Louis ..............0 0 o 0 o 2 O. ' Base hits-Kpnsas City, 1G: St. Louis 8. Er TOTS = Kansas City. ?; St. Louis. 8. Pitchers McCarthy and Chamberlain.
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all on the best of terms before the trouble
and I've heard Dr.. Walker say many a
time that my father was the best friend he
had. / had nothing against him, and only
did what any son would do when his father
was attacked. We did not want any trou-
BILE, and we're going to the trial unarmed,
when a friend told us that Dr.. Walker was
armed and we had better look out for our
selves. Then we got our arms and gave
them to Reese and told him to keep them
until we called for them. He stayed out
side until the trouble commenced and then
came in with a revolver in each pocket,
and gave them to us. We wanted to stop
the fight, but when l started over to grasp
DR.. Walker, somebody hit me on the head
with char. | jerked it away and struck
DIR. Walker Then the firing commenced.
People were shooting from the side where
DR.. Walker was standing, and one shot
went in the direction of the door,"
VIM. B. Miller said he took no part in the
trouble. As soon as the shooting commence
ed some one grabbed him and forced him
out Of doors.
The Millers expressed much regret at the
result of the difficulty, and tears came in
their eyes while talking about their father.
John Reese, who carried the pistols in,
seemed to be much concerned about what
would be done with him. He appears to he
about eighteen years old, and seems to be an
innocent, unsophisticated youth.
The Millers are good-looking, well-built
men.
They have not employed counsel as yet,
but have written to Hon. Frank Glasgow,
of Lexington.
CONDITION OF DAVID MILLER.
Especial Telegram to Staunton VINDICAToRI
LEXINGTON, Nov. IA, p M.-Jailor
Perry has received letter from sis
ter of Dave Miller, mailed last night, in
which she Says: "Dave is just alive, suffer-
ing very much. His physician has no hope
of his recovery" H.
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FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. Is, 1889.

The little village of Brownsburg in which
the fearful occurrence of Friday last took
place, has about three hundred inhabitants
and is one of the most quiet and orderly
places in the commonwealth. 1t is twenty
five miles from Staunton, in a secluded
nook in the mountains, six miles from a
railroad, and violence is almost unknown
there Still it is the unexpected that always
happens, and ON Friday last, with the start
ling suddenness of a clap of thunder, it be-
came the seat of the most fearful tragedy
ever enacted in the State, the most horrible
part of which was the shooting of adevoted
wife while kneeling by the side of her dying
husband.
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MARRIED..


PRAES-FRENCH.- 18th, by Rev.
H. I'll. Halves, d. D., at the residence Of the
brides mother, (Sears' Hill), Mr.. John K. Praes
of Liberty, Bedford county, Va, to Miss
Hughetta French of Staunton.
CAMPBELL - MADISON. - October 9th, near
Craigsvine, Augusta Co., Va, by the Rev, II.
r. smith; Mr.. Robert A. Campbell of Bath Co.,
to Miss Margaret F. Madison of Augusta.
OTT-COMPTON.-In Washington city, Nov 9th
by Rev. DIR. Addison, Mr.. G. H uston OFT of Har-
risonburg, Va, to Miss Fannie g. Compton,
daughter OF Mr.. w. b. Compton, of the same
town.
observation-disclosures 9th, at Mt. Scion, by
Rev. S. Paul, Mr.. A. r. G. Bass and Miss Mag
gle, daughter of James HI. Todd.
GREAVER -SPITLER. - November 9Th, near
Swoopes, Mr.. David l. Greaver of near Arbor
Hill, and Miss Gussie C. Splitter, daughter OF
Jacob Splitter
1RVINE-MCFALL-At Mt. Scion, November
9TH, by Rev. Q. b. Armstrong, Mr.. Howard
Irvine to Miss Clara d. McFall, daughter of the
late James McFall, Esq.
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Postoffice at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va, November Is, 1889.

Remaining in the Postoffice at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va, November Is, 1889.
LADIES' LIST.
Anderson, Mrs 7; Brown, Mrs Virginia F;
Brown, Jessie M; Byery, Mrs Fannie; Burks
Ella; Carter, Mary d; Frazier, Mrs Clara; Jack
son, Bette; johnson, Mary G; Johnson, Matilda
Murray Margaret; Mauphin, Mrs ulian; Melons
Myrtle; Payne, Jennie; Ingler, Lena; Russell
Reynolds, Mary F; Stud, Lena; Scott, Title E
Strother, Fannie; Shelton, Syntha; Tombs
Burta; Toliver, Maggie; Thompson, Mrs Nancy
Tillman, Alice NJ TIlman, Ella H; Wilson. Phebe
Woodward, Emma; Walton, Alice; Weathers
Mrs Annie.
GENTLEMEN'S LIST.
Al1ers, Elmer; Bangs, Bard & Co; Burgess. H c.
Britton, Jno; Galloway, F H; Carroll, Darb Cox,
Geo T. Davis, Luther; Esthers, V B; Glen, War
rem; Griner, w G; Hook, S E; Hayne, Samuel
johnson, Jno H; Killey, Jas l.; Kennedy, Edwd
C; Kemper, VIM E; Kyle. Geo g; Lohr, Chas;
Moyse, Jas; Myers, j G S & Co; Moran, F Berger;
Rupert, E H: Randolph Alexander; Randolph,
B L; Smith, VIM A; Scott. Rev I E; Sheffey, M;
Steven, F E; Turner, H G; Tate, w L; INNING
Robt ID; Wills; w; Zonnan, Lewis.
The above letters, if not called for within ff.
teen days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
Parties calling for them will please say they were
advertised.
Give your Street and Number to Carrier, and
your mail will not be put in General Delivery and
Advertised. w. A. BURKE. p. NJ.