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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
The Heirs of George Beatty, Who Died
 1119, Fighting for a Big Stake.

The Heirs of George Beatty, Who Died In
 1779. Fighting for Big Stake.
 PHILADELPHIA, March ?. - Marshall R. Smith, formerly of Belvidere N J., now of Trenton, has discovered that the descendants of George Beatty, among whom are included ex-Mayor Daniel F. Beatty, Capt M H. Beatty, Lewis c. Beatty and Hubbard Beatty, of Washington, N. J., Judge George Beatty, of Hope, N. J., and number of Beattys in Easton and elsewhere are heirs of tract of land in Trenton and on Schooley's mount aims, worth $50, 100000.
 The property in Trenton is said to consist of 176 acres of land, and on Schooley's mount ain of PAS acres. George Beatty obtained a legal title to the property in Trenton on March 25 1779, paying 5000 for the same Beatty died in 1894, with the property in his possession, but left no will
 Lawyer Smith has the deeds and they were recorded at Bennington March 19, 179O The record shows that Beatty sold all but ninety-two acres of thu Trenton property The land unsold is said to be worth SIC, 900 per acre. Upon it are whole streets of brick and stone houses. Neighbors there say that nobody will venture to build on the vacant lots because they cannot get clear title for them. Some of the properties built on the land claimed are worth from S1O, GOO to $lOO,- OOO
 Mrs Emma CoXton, of No. 755 Center street, Trenton, who is one of the heirs, writes as follows:
 "We have employed Mir. Smith to search for the estate in question, and so far every thing is favorable. My mothers grandfather was a wealthy man ill his day, owning the most part of Trenton, which we have records to prove, and his grandchildren are still living in Trenton and know all about it. There are l>1lo IoJx> to us, most of it built on and very valuable land, and I think there will be no trouble to establish our claim, as our record is so clear and good
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
The Builders Defense.

HARTFORD, March 2.-Mr. E. G. Hastings, the builder of the Park Central hotel, has pub lished card saying that now the cause of the disaster has been determined, the public may be willing to read his statement with some sense of justice. There has been, he thinks, a deter mined effort to throw the blame of the calamity upon the building, and false state ments have been made concerning it. He says the hotel was strongly built, with 16-inch walls, laid in good mortar, with heavy tim bers, we'll anchored and bolted with iron through the entire front. No building in the city could have withstood the pressure brought to bear by the explosion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
A Royal Poker Player.

In little book recently issued "for ladiea desirous of learning poker" is the following curious anecdote: Maria Theresa of Austris was greatly addicted to gambling, and played for exceedingly high stakes The court functionaries did all in their power te overcome this passion. but to no purpose They finally appealed to the empress comics sor, who induced the imperial gamester no. to give up cards, but to play for only . cop per kreutzer point. Tho cunning empress however, ordered her jeweler to make her ono hundred kreutzers in Q peculiar manner, so that each one could be opened in tho mid dle and ducat inserted. The two pieces were put together so that only the initiated know that they were not what they seemed. Thus the empress kept the letter of the con- fessor's demand, and at tho same time en- ioyed the excitement in which she delighted. Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
AN ASSAULT RESULTS IN MURDER
A Young Wife Horribly Slashed by Her
 Dfssolute Husband.


 Dissolute Husband.
 PATERSON, N J., March 2.-Mrs. Catherine Labbe was so brutally cut by her husband, Tunis Labbe, Thursday that she died yester- day. Labbe was arranged in court and fully committed on the charge of murder. An thony Labbe was married in Holland about six months ago to a beautiful young girl, who came with him two months later to America
 She was Labbe's second wife, and was only 19 years old. He is 80. After they reached Paterson Labbe would not work, and they ran out of money The girl refused to re- main dependent upon Labbe's friends and went five weeks ago to live as a domestic with Mrs Van Riper at Mo- 399 Ellison street L4abbe's fT1ends would not tell him where his wife was. He met her, however, and made an appointment with her for Thursday after noon at MT. Stulwater's house, 29 Chestnut street. They ate luncheon there, and Mir. Saltwater went out, leaving them alone to- gether When he returned, about an hour later, he found the young wife lying in a corner, with blood issuing from a dozen wounds in her head, neck, arms and side She was taken to St. Joseph's hospital and will probably die.
 Labbe fed, taking with him the bloody knife. The police tracked him by his bloody footprints for long distance through the Sandy Hill cemetery, and off in the direction of Passaic. In the cemetery they found the knife, which he had thrown away At night Labbe returned to Paterson, and was arrested by Policeman Wirger. He was himself badly cut in the struggle with his wife and was seeking medical assistance. He says his wife made the first attack with the knife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02

MT. Lewis, solicitor for Mir. Parnell testi- lied that he told Pigott that, the letters not being negotiable he could not be prosecuted for forgery, but was liable to prosecution for obtaining money under false pretenses Wit ness declared that he had not promised Pigott a fartlhng
 MT. Labouchere testified that he had never offered Pigott fl ,0O0 if he uld swear that the letters were forged, as sworn to by Pigott. He said that before the commission opened somebody named O'Bricn had offered him packet of letters which written by Messrs. Egan and Parnell. He did not know O'Brien. Mir. Soames, solicitor for The Times, produced the documents on which Pigott's evidence was based He said that every statement Pigott had made had been submitted to the court.
 The Pall Mall Gazette strongly urges that Messrs. Walter, Buckle, Macdonald Soames and Houston be summoned to the bar of the house and be committed to the Clock Tower on the charge of fragrant breach of privi- lege in charging that MT. Parnell lied during the discharge of his parliamentary duties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
National Republican League Election.

BALTIMORE, March 2.-In the Republican League convention James P. Foster, of New York, the retiring president, nominated Hon. John N. Thurston, of Nebraska, for president of the league. Judge Thurston declined the hono, saying that he could not give the necessary time and attention the position To- quired. Hon. T. E. Byrne, of Minnesota, arose, and in an eloquent speech besought Judge Thurston to accept the presidency Indiana next insisted that Thurston withdraw his declination, and then followed similar re- quests from every state, which ended in Thurston's election by exclamation Andrew B. Humphrey, of New York, was reelected secretary, and Phineas c. Lounsbury, of Connecticut, treasurer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
President Arthur's Scurfs.

The late eX-President Arthur was truly rated a man of courtly manners and bearing, whose appearance was i1 itself an evidence of gentle breeding and good taste. Admittedly the best dressed chief magistrate that ever sat in the ex. exutive chair, for many years he had never worn any style of scarf but g black De Joinville which long practice enabled him to fold just far enough away from geometrically correct lines to impart an enhanced effect of elegance On full dress occasions Mir. Arthur, oi course, wore the conventional white lawn tie.-Clothier and Furnisher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
THE GRAND CELEBRATION.
New York's National Guard Expected ir
 Full Force-Harrtson's Souvenir.


 Full Force-Harrtson's Souvenir.
 NEW YORK, March 2.-The plan and scope committee of the centennial celebration of Washlngtons inauguration held meeting at the committees rooms in the Stewart build ing yesterday afternoon Mayor Grant pre- sided, and all the members were present with the single exception of Cornelius NJ Bliss, who Is at Washington to take part in cele- brating another presidential inauguration
 Commodore Gerry read dispatch from James W. Husted, at Albany, stating that the centennial bill, which appropriates SIPS, ,OOO for the national guard of the state, $2O, 900 for the Grand Army, and $55, 900 for the use of the New York committee, had passed both houses. The national guard money will probably insure the attendance of nearly every regiment in the state. The names of Harrison Clarke, department commander of the Grand Army; John 5. C,,nmins and H. c. Fahnestock were added to the general committee.
 William c. Hamilton, of the committee on states, submitted most elaborate sketch of the invitation to the reception to the April %, the day of his arrival in New York The invitation consists of six separate sheets on which are repre- sented the great seal of the United States, the csat of arms of every state and territory, a picture of the landing of Wash ington at the foot of Wall street, ikenesses of Chancellor Livingston, Governor Clinton and Mayor Duane as they appeared in 17S9, pictures of St. Paul's church, Federal hall. the residences of Washington and members of the First congress in New York city and other elaborate details, making the invita- tion a most beautiful souvenir.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
The Waterbury Butchers
 Protective Association. JAS. COUGLAN, Pres't. r, THEo. SETTER, Sec'y.
Wanted to Borrow uorseshoes.

In the pioneer days of New Hamp shire articles of ornamentation were al most unknown, and most articles of use were rare.
 In l1GS there were in the town of Sanbornton but three horses. three grea, coats, and two men each owned a pail of boots.
 It is said that the first person who had shoes upon his horse gave great offense to neighbor, who was about to go on g journey, by refusing to lend his horse shoes to be used on the occasion Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
PIGoTT's STATEMENTS DENIED.

All the Patriots Flatly Contradict His
 Testimony Concerning Them.
 LONDON, March 2-The Parnell commission reassembled, but nothing of startling nature occurred.
 The court refused to allow Mir. Houston, secretary of the Irish Loyal and Patriotic union, to make a personal statement or to hand to the court a written document on the ground that the time was inconvenient
 Messrs. OKelly, Davitt and Campbell, Mir. Farneiis secretary, swore that they did not write the letters ascribed to them by Pigott Mr. Justin Mccarthy also6testifed He denied that he had had an interview with H1gott.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
To Whom It May Cvlcern!
WATERBURY, M'ch I, '89.


 WHEREAS, Certain dealers in town are consistently misrepre. sentlng the purposes and aims of the Butchers Protective As sociation by advertisements and declarations we declare that its objects are for the purpose of acting together in the prosecu- tion of our business in a legit. innate and honorable manner, and respectfully inform the public that we have never joined together for the purpose of boycotting any dealer ol dealers or advancing the prices of meat, nor have we ever ad- vocated not buying of the Far mers, but to the contrary our object is to encourage the Far mers to raise BEEF, PORK and POULTRY for which they will find ready markets through members of the Asso- citation and would say all stories to the contrary are false and unjust.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
Franz Sigels Son in Serious Trouble

NEW YORK, March 2-Robert Sigel, son and confidential clerk of Gen. Franz Sigel, pension agent In this city, was arrested and held in default of S2OOOo bail on charges of forging signatures to two checks of S4OC each, intended for blind soldier named Sid ney Knight, of Port Henry, N Y, and one of $l00 for a widow, Mrs. Jennie Heinemann, of this city, and for taking pay from about 150 claimants for his services in making out their checks, the charges varying from S1 to $1O0. He confessed his guilt. He is about 80 years old and married. He has lived pretty fast. Gen. Sigel, the famous veteran, is in no way connected with the irregularities, and is much distressed over his sons disgrace, Yonng Sigel, if convicted, could be sentenced to thirty years imprisonment-ten years fos each of the forgeries and to longer term for the other illegal acts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
A Clever Notion, Don't You Knoy

Our national institution, "clam chow der." has at last reached London, where 1t is proving regular surprise party te the stomachs of English epicures. In truth, the unresponsive clam is putting ill lively appearance in the very high. est circles, no less parsonage than the Prince of Wales having adopted it, "as one of those clever American notions, you know" They even go so far as to compare this American clam to olives. and say when the taste is once acquired! he is going to supersede his little cousin. the oyster.-Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
PIGOTT SUICIDES.
Being Arrested He Shot Him.
 self in the Mouth.
END OF THE MODERN JUDAS.
Registered as Ronald Ponsoby
 at Madrid Hotel.


Dr. Tanner Circumvents the Police aud
 ings-Arrested Afterward at His Hotel.
 Gladstone Denounces the Harsh Treat
 ment of the Irish and Says the Govern
 ment Read Their Doom in the Hand-
 writing on the Wal.-Mr Parne1 Also
 Speaks and Is Enthusiastically Cheered.
 He Says English Public Sentiment Is
 Rapidly Changing.
 MADRID March 2.-An Englishman, SUD- posed to be Richard Pigo;t, was arrested at the Hotel des Ambassadors, under the name of Ronald Ponsonby. The man afterward committed suicide with a revolver
 The description corresponds with that of Pigott. The man spoke English only. A small amount of silver was found in his pockets The police have taken possession of the papers and other articles found upon him.
 There is now no doubt of the identity of the suicide. His seizure was effected by the Spanish authorities at the request of the British embassy, which had received tele graphic instructions from the foreign office
 The head of the wretched man was horribly dishgured by the shot, and the doctors say that death must have been instantaneous
 Suspicion was attracted to his movements by the interpreter of the hotel, who noticed that he appeared restless and very uneasy about receiving news from his friends after sending off telegram
 LONDON, March 2.-The description given of the man who committed suicide in Madrid tallies with that of the man who called at the Hotel Des Deux Mondes, in Paris, Shfter Pigott's flight The suicide is undoubtedly Pigott He doubtless assumed the name of Ronald Ponsonby" because the initials COT. responded by those on his baggage
 The Standard says that Pigott, when ar rested, appeared to take the matter coolly. With the utmost calmneSs he asked permis- sion to go into an alcove and get his overcoat. The request being granted he retired, and the next minute shot was heard His cap tors rushed to him to find that he had placed the muzale of a revolver ill his mouth, and, firing it, had died almost instantly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
Discussing Electrical Execution

ALBANY, March 2.-The wardens of the three state prisons and the superintendent met and informally discussed the subject of executions by electricity. Opinions ex- pressed were to the effect that the first case must of necessity be purely experimental; that 1t would be best to have but one place for executions, and there was no suitable place in any part of the prisons it would be best to have building built expressly for the purpose of the solitary confinement and the death penalty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
The Umberger Murderer Caught,

DIGoNIER, Pa, March 2.-Chief of Police Harris, of Johnstown, and posse of deputies arrested Collins Hamilton on the mountain, four miles east of here, on suspicion of having been one of the parties who brutally mur- dered Herman Umberger in his home last Wednesday night, near Jennerstown, Pa. Young Hamilton is about 26 years old and was living with two aunts at the toll gate on the pike. The murderers were traced over the snow in the direction of Hamilton's home. He offered no resistance when arrested. He was in bed. and under the pillow were found two revolvers. The officers also secured the false whiskers and a brown derby which old Mrs Umberger describes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02

REPRESENTATIVES, eRETNA GREEN.
Prospective New Jersey Law Which
 Will Spoil Many Elopements

Will Spoil Many Elopements.
 PHILApELrIIA, March 2-Ths marriage hoanse bill now before the New Jersey legis- latu.e, with possibility of becoming a law, means black eye to the Gretna Green busi- ness in Caslden. If the bill shall become a law several ministers who now secure quite q snug income from the trade ill nuptial knots with Pennsylvania couples will find big holes eaten in their purses, and they do not look with pleasure upon the prospect. Since the marriage license law went into effect in Penn sylvania in October, 1885, 5000 couples have been married in Camden each year.
 Last year the number was 4,9C0, and of these only about 10 per cent were those of New Jersey couples. The ease with which a young couple can skip across to Camden to we'll advertised dominie's house and be tied IF, has been demonstrated time and time again through newspaper exposures of Thar riages of mere children. imbeciles and run aNays. Two Chinamen were recently mar rfd there to two Irish lasses, and on another occasion clergyman tore thick veil from the face of negro woman who was about to take white man husband.
 The business has been so we'll advertised by the ministers, who cleverly insert their resi- dences ln their marriage notices in the news papers, that it has attracted trade, and one or two clergymen moved over from Philadelphis
 
 ticular printed on cards and letterheads a diagram of the river, ferries and part. Camden indicating the location of his resi- dence with dotted lines, showing the best route to take to reach 1t. Others made bids foS the business, but lately it has become somewhat unpopular, and perhaps four or five Camden ministers enjoy complete monopoly of the trade.
 An authority on the subject said yesterday: You can put it down as pretty accurate that the average fee paid by Pennsylvania grooms to Camden ministers is close to S2. I have re- ceived all the way from big copper cent in nice envelope to crisp S20 bill, and I am pretty certain that the average is not much below s2. This means that the four or five men who have the bulk of the business realize handsomely on the nearly 400 weddings of the Pennsylvania couples they have each month. Say four of them have 300 we'd dings. That is $500 at least-probably more or $50 per month apiece, which is not to be sneezed at by clergymen of small salaries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
The St. GeOl Dian sfer

ST. GEORGE, Ont, March 2.-No one has as yet succeeded in identifying the lady's body taken from the dining ear The re mains had been sent to Brantford as Miss Moore, then to Ingelsoll as Miss McLeod where they now remain, The conductor has no recollection of her, d there was nothing about her person by which she might be Identified. She was about 80 years of age and has dark hair, pather thin features At the conclusion of the quest a unanimous verdict was given that the accident resulted from breaking of tire on the driving wheel of the engine and fully exonerated the com paNy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
Governor Foraker Nrr,vas

WASHINGTON, March Ex-Governor Foraker arrived on the Baltimore and Ohio He was accompanied by Gen. Bushnell and Col Couch, of his military staff; Mrs Foraker, Private Secretary c. l.. Kurtz, Auditor of < ate Poe, Gen. Wright and daughter, Mrs Gen. Axline and others. The party came on a special sleeper via Pittsburg, and at many places on the way informal receptions were held. At Uniontown, Pa., the special car of the Harrison club was attached to the train. Upon arrival in this city the party proceeded at once to the Ebbitt, where rooms had been secured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
New York LeriSlature.

ALBANY, March 2.-The house almost unan imously adopted the senate resolutions con graduating Parnell and Gla istone after MT. De Peyster had told them it was highly inn proper, as an official body, to interfere in the action of foreign countries. A bill was passed authorizing the New York police to arres, habitual criminals on sight during the centen nial inaugural ceremonies in that city. The attendance in both branches was very slim and little business was done. Adjournment was taken to Monday, March II.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
An Entire Family Drowned.

PADucAH, Ky, March 2.-Oficers 2. of the steamer Clyde, which runs on the@Tennessee river, reported the drowning of Ernest Hud. son, his wife and seven children while at tempting to ford a creek near New Earl
 Tenn- William Driver, a colored man, was the only one of the party who escaped. The same officers tell of fight at Perryville, Tenn, in a barroom, in which pistols and knives were used. One man named Gibson was killed and three others fatally wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
Gladstone in the Role of Prophet.

LONDON. March 2.-The Telegraph says the speech delivered by Mir Gladstone in the house of commons was historical. He is seen on the warpath at his best, and his attack .-:son the Liberal Unionists was made with the tremendous force of invective and sarcasm of a great master. Mir. Chamber lain smiled nervously as the house roared at the great Liberals sarcastic allusions, and glanced curiously at Mir Gladstone at other times. The carpenters peroration was spoken in the character of prophet of the wrath to come, with resonant voice and fash ing eyes. The aged statesman seemed like another Isaiah, crying 'Woe unto them in high places ill Jerusalem" His last words were signs of the coming doom, and he fin ished amid tempest of cheers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
A Green Goods" Mans Sentence.

PHILADELPHIA, March 2-The case of William White, who has become conspicuous through being "green goods" man, and having always on hand an assortment of aliases, and who was convicted 0 fev days ago in the United States district court of using the mails in scheme to defraud, has been disposed of. A. s. L.. Shields, the prisoners counsel, withdrew his motion for a new trial, and Judge Butler sentenced White to pay fine of $500 and to undergo an inn prisonment of eighteen months in the Easterr, penitentiary. The imprisonment was directed to count from Jan. Is last, az the defendan, has been in jail since that time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
Crushed Out of Sbnpe-

PARIS, Ont, March ? A ral,roa a.,;,i lent on the Buffalo and Lake Huron ro.t resulted in the death of Mrs. Law of D.u a ,o and her 6-year-old daughter. Tile sp yH, coming from Brantford ran into the rA,sr ,.rI ot a local train going west, which Wa, standing at the station. The engine ssru..l the pas senger car in the rear and drov. iv forward under flat car. Mrs Law wus found lying in the coach crushed out of shape with the flat car resting upon her.. One other pas. senger, a man, escaped by jumping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-02
New Manufacturing Company,

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 2,-A new co., poration for the manufacture of cotton goods, to be known as the Cornell mills, was organized here, with John W. Hargraves as treasurer The capital stock is $4O0, 900, of which $500, ,Oc0 has been taken. It is proposed to erect a factory of s5 900 or 40,ooo spindles, and work will be begun at once.