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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
FLED TO THE HILLS
Another Dam Bursts in a Penn.
 sylvania Town.
THE PEOPLE WARNED IN TIME
Several Buildings Carried Away by the Rushing Waters.

The Break Caussd by . Heavy Faal of
 Rain-No Hives Reported Lost-Streets
 Turned Into Rivers in MoKeeseport-
 Considerable Uneaslness in Plainfield. N.
 J.-Ths People Alarmed About the Felt-
 vile Dam-Burlington Flooded.
 WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 1e.-The breast of the large dam belonging to the Kennebec Ice Company, of Wil. mington. Del, located at Hibernia, this county, burst yesterday, and @ tremend, ous amount of water rushed down the Brandywine, overfiowing the banks and sweeping everything before 1t. The large bridge which crosses the Brandy wine just below the dam was swept away, and several frame buildings were carried down to Coatesville. Several of the streets of Coatesville are four feet under water.
 The people living along the stream were warned by the sound of the rush. ing waters and escaped to the hills. So far as heard from no lives have been lost.
 The flood has made the creek road impossible. In places the meadows are covered to the depth of eight and ten feet. The break was caused by heavy fall of rain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Shocking Suicide.

NEWARK, N. J., Sept. 1e.-Barhara O. Schipper committed suicide in shook Ing manner. Having raised the second large carving knife, cut her left hand almost off at the wrist until 1t hung by 8 thread. and then deliberately spranR out of the window into the stone-oov- cred yard. She was unconscious when found and death speedily followed from loss of blood. She leaves a husband and child.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
SchooIlul.s Collide.

: NANTUCKET, Mass, Sept. 1s.-The schooner J. A. Parsons, from Bangor for Bridgeport, Conn.,, collided yesterday with the schooner Zulette Kenyon of
 Cross Rip lightship and sunk her. Cap tain Ames, his wife and the crew of the Kenyon were rescued by the schooner Mary V. Wellington and brought to Cottage City. The Kenyon is total loss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Jack the Ripper Writes.

LONDON, Sept. 1s.-The "Centra] News' Is in receipt of letter signed 'Jack the Ripper wherein the writer promises to commit another murder in about week. The handwriting of the note is the same as that on the letters and postal cards received by the Con tral News some time ago in which the Ripper declared his intention to pur- sue his course until he should reach the number of Is victims and there is no doubt of the letters authenticity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
The Worlds Fair !! IN WATERBURY IN 1892.
$l O,O o o
DONATED BY ONE OF ITS LEADING MERCANTILE HOUSES

While this grand project is being dis cussed in every newspaper of influence throughout the country, the press of our city as well as our leading citizens have shown d strange apathy that is almost unpardonable in presenting the claims of our famous city. Why are we behind in this and foremost in every thing else? Is it not a well-kno wn fact that ever since the landing of Col umbus everything that has contributed to the welfare of humanity has been brought about by the genius of our mechanics and the enterprise of our manufacturers? But of course we are behind on road making. Our roads are exactly where Adam left them. Water bury has not yet produced road making genius. Road-making is among the lost arts as far as Waterbury is concerned. Who is it that has not heard of the Wa terbury watch, the Waterbury buttons, the Waterbury buckles, the Waterbury lamps, the Waterbury pins, the Water bury brass interests, and last but always first. the WATERBURY FURNITURE co, 20 GRAND STREET? We head the list with Sl0, ,0O0 as an inducement. Who will follow our example? Town plot will do to hold the fair, and little ot our machinery will make it accessible. We can furnish the whole people with Chairs, Chamber Suits, Paror Suits, Lounges, Extension Tables, and every thing else at the same low prices that have made the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
McElvainc Wants a Separate Trial.

BROOKLYN, Sept. 1s.-Charles McEl- va1ne, Thomas Quinlan and Martin Dineen, who were yesterday indicted Tor murder in the first degree for the killing of Grocer Luca, while attempt Ing burglary, were to-day arraigned be- fore Judge Moore in the Court of Ses- sions. McElvaine pleaded not guilty through his counsel who asked that he be given separate trial. The other two will plead on Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
THE LONDON DOCKS
Strikers Have q Skirmish
 With the "Blacklegs.''
THE LATTER BADLY INJURED.
Tho Disturbance Qae'lvd by the Police and
 Wolk Resumed.

1omous English ScL.ntist Dees Not Think Electricity Would Take the Phoo of the Hangman's Itopo Jack tho Ripper Writes Another Letter and Says He Will Soon Have victim No. 13-A Protest from tho Pope.
 LONDON. Sept. 1s.-The ill-feeling between the recent strikers and tho .'blackleRs." as the men are styled who LOOK the places of strikers. culminate ted in an assault on the latter.
 A lively encounter followed, in which twelve of the ''blackleXs" were roughly handled and considerably injured.
 Temporary order was finally restored. but the Dock Commissioners have de- handed five hundred police to preserve the peace and protect their property in the yards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A Scottish Peer Accused.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-Several of the London newspapers contain articles charging certain Scotch peer, whose name is not mentioned, with having committed an indecent assault upon a child and allege that although aftidavits, setting forth the charges specifcan /, have boon made before magistrates, those funcuonaries are afraid to act in the matter on account of the rank of the accused
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Massaohussetts Will Stop porsy Piracy.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Sept 1s.- Chief Wade of the Massachusetts, Dls- trict Police force was here yesterday and tntimated his determination to sup press the porgy piracies in Buzsards Bay. To reporter he said: ''Governor Ames has told me that the Massachu- setts Jaws must be respected and en- forced. l shall seize and prosecute every vessel that comes into Massachu- setts waters and violates this special law. We shall not cease our efforts to make Rhode Island. fishermen compre- bend that we have laws and they must befrespected.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Settled With Their Credltors.

READING, Pa., Sept. 1s.-Kessler & Son, hat manufacturers, who recently failed for s35,0 have settled with their creditors for forty cents on the dollar, and have resumed operations under the name of tho Reading Hat Factory. They employ seventy hands.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Found Dead In a Brook.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 1s.-George w. Chandler, aged 45, and a well known citizen. left home in his team as usual yesterday morning. Last evening his horse was found wandering about Meth non, and this morning Chandler's bod " was found under a cuIvert with his head partly submerged in the brook. No cause is known for the suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
IA " OIiilil'S lyeUueSts.

BOSTON, Sept. IS. The late Charlotte spaulding left bequests of ss, 900 each to the American Board of Commission CTS for Foreign Missions of. Massachu- Nsetts and the Home Missionary, s5. O0O to the American Missionary Associa- t1on, $l,OO0 each to the Boston City Mission, Women's Board of Missions, Women's Department of the Home Missionary Society and Seamen's Home Society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Assaulted Him Once too Much.

BRISTOL, N. H., Sept. 1s.-Yesterday afternoon, Charles Scales was fined fos assaulting Frank F. Smith. After the trial both men returned to Alexandria. where they reside. and there Scales again assaulted Smith who retaliated by shooting Scales with a revolver in- arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Gas Explosion Results Seriously.

SHAMoKIN, Pa., Sept. IS: - Alfred Crow and John Tocas were fatally, and John Murphy and William Calvin seriously burned by an explosion of gas in the Nelson shaft last evening. The explosion was caused by the care lesseess of Tocas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Students Return to Colleee,

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Sept. 1s.-The Freshmen Class. of Yale has arrived in the city and most of It's members are engaged In passingHonditions, although the Faculty state the class came to the examinations unusually we'll prepared. In the Academic department the class k the largest which has entered Yale and will number fully 22O. In the Scientific department there is also very large class, 40 having passed the examina- tiOnS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
o2D FELLOWS CONVENTION.
1oung Mon Eighteen Years of Age No,
 Eligible to Membership In the Order.

10ubg Men Eighteen Years of Ag0 Not
 Eligible to Membership In the Order.
 COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 1s.-The import. ant business transacted in the Sovereign Grand Lodge so far was the discussion tional amendment providing that young mon IS years of age shall be eligible to membership in the Order of Odd Eel, lows. The amendment was lost by a large majority:
 The Daughters of Rebekah went into National Convention, which was called to order by Past Grand Hire Nicholson, who addressed thu, ,4ssemblage and in troduced Mrs. Lizzie Phillips. of Gin. clnnati. president of the Ohio State organization of the Daughters of Re. bekah, who delivered the address of welcome to the delegates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Mrs. Logan for Commsssioner.

BALTIMORE. Sept. 1s.-The Standing Committee of the Logan Invincibles of Maryland, largely composed of old soldiers, adopted resolutions last night A. Logan for the office of Commissioner 1f Pensions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Justice Was Long Delayed.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept 1s.-Tom Allen. ex-champion pugilist of the world : Tom Kelly, Dan Daily. Ed Kelly, Artie Flint and Charlie Daily. who took part In the Daly-Kelly prize-Aght in Lin coin county, Missouri, two years ago, the longest fight of its class on record, have been arrested and were taken to- day to Troy, Mo-, for trial.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
DEATH IN THE PRIZE RING.

Lightweight Pugiiist Dies In His Corner
 After Fighting Eleven Rounds.
 ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 1s.-Thos. Jack. son, we'll known young man, and Ed. Ahern, a clever light weight pugilist, engaged in prize fight in Daily s sport. ing resort In this city last night.
 Eleven rounds were fought and at the end of the eleventh round Jackson died few minutes after being taken to his chair and before medical attention could bo secured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Freight WOrkerg' Strike Stil On.

BUFFALO, Sept. 1s.-The strike of the New York Central freight men for extra pay for Sunday work is still on Freight Agent Clark says he will not grant the demands and intends to pay off and dis charge the strikers this afternoon. track T hands are doing the work now, but considerable freight has been de. layed. The strikers arc non-unionists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
"The Fox" Still at I;arre.

CHICAGO, Sept 1s.-The police deny that Cooney, ''The Fox," who is wanted in connection with the murder of Dr, Cronin, was arrested on Wednesday last at St Paul and secretly held at police station in Chicago. They claim that they know nothing whatever of the present whereabouts of Cooney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
MT. Blaine in Excellent Health.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-W. E. Curtis has returned from Bar Harbor, where he went to get Secretary Blaine's appro- val of the programme of the American Nations. MT. Blaine, he says, is look ing better than he has seen him in many years. He is not as fleshy as he was, but his color Is healthy, and his eyes bright He is active and in the best of spirits. MT. Blaine Will be in Washing ton on the 29th of this month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A Chief-of-Police Killed.

WiLKEsRARRE, Pa., Sept. 1s.-Wm. Watkins, Chief-of-Police of Parsons, . mining town three miles from here, while on watch for burglars early this morning, fell asleep on the edge of the platform of the Delaware & HndsoI depot at Parsons, and was iD6ta1Uy killed by fast freight train, x--
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
The Dowaaer Empress III.

BERLIN. Sept. 1s.-The Dowager Elm. press Frederick is confined to her bed with an attack, of fever, which in It's present stage is more troublesome than daNgerOus
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Eva Hamilton Pleads Not Guiltv

MAYS LANDING, N. J., Sept. 1s.- Gapta1n Perry, counsel for Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton, asked and obtained the consent of the presiding Judge and Prosecutor of the Pleas to enter plea of not guilty on behalf of his client. The reason assigned was the continued illness of Mrs. Hamilton, who Is con fined to her bed with an attack of nerv- ouS proStratiOn,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A COlOred Divine Jailed.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 1s.-A colored man who says he is the Rev. c. w. Will Hams of Brooklyn, N. Y., whois wanted there on charge of grand larceny in alsposlng of furniture that was not paid TOT, was arrested here to-day and will be taken back
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Ex-secretary Whitney's Response.

WAsH1NGroN, Sept. IS. - Secretary Tracy has received the following reply to his telegram congratulating ex-Secre- tary Whitney on the remarkable per- formance of the cruiser Baltimore:
 LRNOx, Mass, Sept. Is, 18S9
 Many thanks for your kind dispatch: have as dD also that you will continue to raise the stapqard aud Tn your time register much h1gher results than these w. c. WHITNEY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Eioped With the Man She Loved.

Ellen Langdon, the wife of well-to-do Englishman living in the northern part of the city, eloped yesterday with Lewis Reese, 8 machinist employed in the axle works. The woman is 27 years of age and pretty. She took with her $500 belonging to her husband, and left this note: "Good-by, Tom am going with the man love-"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Acquitted After Being Convicted.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 1e.-AAce Dyke, on trial for the third time for the murder of John Hamilton two years ago, was acquitted last night. The first trial resulted in conviction and a sentence of fifteen years in the peni- tentiary. The second jury could not the deed was done in self-defence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A Brooklyn School Teacher NIissinr

BROOKLYN, N. Y., Sept. 1s.-The po- llce ot this city are much mystifled by the disappearance of a school toache CT named Virginia NJ. Wagner. who dis appeared from her homo on July 3, and has not since been heard from. The authorities havo been indefatigable in their efforts to find some trace of the missing woman, but up to the present have not succeeded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
The Pope Protests.

LONDON, Sept. 16.-The "Chronicle's" correspondent at Rome says the Pope has addressed protest to the French Governor relative to the circular letter sent to the Bishops by M. Thevenet, the French Minister of Justice, in which he reminded them that they were pro- hihited by law from taking part in the elections
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Burt 6 Shows Creditora

PROVIDENCE. R. l., Sept 1s.-At the meeting of Burt & Shows creditors. Cashier Torrey was made chairman No statement was ready, and a committee was appointed to examine the firms affairs and report Friday If practicable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Natalie Eu Route to Be,rraao

ODESSA. Sept. 1a-Ex-Queen Natalte of Servia who is going to Belgrade to vis- 1t her son. King Alexander arrived here to-day from Yalta, on board a Russian gunboat. She was officially received with royal honors. She will proceed on her journey to Belgrade tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Engineer Killed in a Railroad wreck.

NnS'HoeT NIIIeu III Railroad Wreck.
 ROCHESTER,, N. Y., Sept. 1s.-A local freight train on the Auburn branch of the New York Central ran into two freight cars on dead side track at Brighton last night. The engine and 1our cars were wrecked, and Engineer MacGregor was killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
The Kemmler Caae.

AUBURN, N: Y., Sept. 1s.-The argu- ments In the Kemmler case have closed. lt IS believed that the judge will declare unconstitutional.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Attacked By 8 Bull DoR.

,hRocKPoRT, N. Y., Sept. 1s.-Fred. Liler, feeble old man of 70 years. was sttacked by vicious bull dog and very sadiy bitten. His nose was almost en- hrely taken off and his face, arms and 'ooy badly chewed. He Ia in serious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18

New York's World Fair Committee.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-The Executive Committee of the Worlds Fair Finance Committee have plan under oonsidera- tion which will probably be adopted and announced at the meeting of the Finance Committee next Tuesday. The Committee on Site will. 1t Is under stood, announce their selection Friday afternoon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18

The Late Prof Loomis' Large Gift to Yale.
 NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Sept. 1s.-The queaths the bulk of the estate, which is valued at $500, ,0o0, to Yale University, to be known as the "Loomis Fund. $ This Is the second largest gift ever made to Yale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Le Caron, the Spy, in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1s.-A letter carrier claims to have seen Le Caron, the Brit 1SL 1sh spy, In the postoff1ce here yesterday. with Le Caron when he was in thicaro.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18

CARLISLE, Pa, Sept. 1s.-The tenth annual State Firemen's Convention in session here has over 800 delegates in attendance: Eighty companies will constitute the parade tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Woman's Suffrage Party Convention.

SARATOGA, N. Y., Sept. 1s.-The Woman's Suffrage Party will hold it's State Convention in the Court of Ap- peals Chamber of this place on October 'rd and 4th. The authorities rendered them the use of the chamber and town aall,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
An Irish M. F. Arrested.

DUBLIN, Sept. 1s.-Mr. Redmond. Nationalist member of Parliament, wal arrested at Annamore yesterday on
 charge of conspiracy. He was admitted to bail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
TO-Day's Trotting Race at Boston.

BOSTON, Sept. 1s.-Among the tfotters who will face the judges to-day for the great SIC, 900 guaranteed stake race at Beacon Park are Nelson, Alcryon, June- mont, Granby aral Pilot Knox. It is es- timated that 25,0oo people will witness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Mayor Gleason Scores Another Victory.

LoNe ISLAND CITY, N. Y., Sept. 1a- The Grand Jury have dismissed the charges of maladministration brought 6y City Treasurer BlaekYenn end AL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Denth of Durvea. tho Starch Man.

Denth of Duryea, tho Starch Man.
 GLEN COVE. l.. l., Sept. 18-Wright Duryea, president of the Glen Cove Starch Manufacturing Company, died lere yesterday of e complication of dis laSes. nsxnl1 .xHte 6nana..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Stricken With Paralysi..

PRov1DENcE, R. l., Sept. 1s.-J. B. Barnaby of this city has been stricken with paralysis, and is in Q critical con 1ition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A Deluge at McKeysport. Pa.

McKEEsPoRT, Pa., Sept. 1s.-The heaviest rainfall in years was expert enced at this place yesterday. Streets were turned into rivers. Cellars and first floors of many public and prlvate buildings were flooded. Two houses were overturned, while number In process of erection were SO badly dam aged 1t is believed they will have to be reconstructed from the foundation up. Several of the streets are impassab1e. The tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio. Pittsbarg. Virginia and Charleston and Belle Vernon Railroads were washed out, and in several places obstructed by heavy landslldes. So far as learned no lives were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
For Beating His Wife to Death.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-CharlesS Schultze,
 charged with having beaten his wife to aeath, was to-day committed without PAil, pending the result of the Coroper'e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Bridses Carried Away at Bloomae,d,

BLOOMFIELD. N. J., Sept. 1s- There was another heavy downpour of rain last night which overflowed the banks of the Second River. The bridge over the Orange branch of the Erie Railway over Second River, at Watseeing, has been carried away. It has been found
 necessary to close that branch of the road. Much uneasiness Is felt among the inhabitants residing near the river.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
Hartford Architect and Builder Dead.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. 1s.-John O. Mead, a prominent architect and buiIder of this city, died yesterday evening of inflammation of the liver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
A Lady We'll Connected a Co-Rcspondent

TAUNTON, Mass, Sept 1s.-In the Superior Court hearing in the divorce suit of Mrs. L. N. N. Phillips against W. B. Phillips, late Superintendent of Letter Carriers at Fall River, who has fled to South America to avoid trial on 3 charge of robbing the mails, was held. The correspondent named in the libel, which is based on the grounds of adul- tery, Is Miss. Sarah E. Deane, of Fall River. of high social connections, allied to some of the first families of that citv and hitherto of unblemished reputation. The court announced that a decision would be given to-day. Miss Deane was not allowed to take part in the pro- ceedings because Phillips made no con faat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-18
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.
General Grubb Nominated for Governor on
 the Second Ballot.

General Grubb Nominated for Governor on the Second Ballot.
 TRENTON, N. J., Sept. 1S-When the State Convention called on tho counties for nominations for Governor. Burling- ton named Gen. E. Burd Grubb, Mercer, Frank A. MacGowan; Essex. George A. Ha1sey, and Union, John Kean, Jr
 On the first ballot there was no choice. Grubb received 264 votes. Kean 163, Mac Gowan 70, Halsey 90 and Brewer 1. The names of MacGowan and Kean were withdrawn and on the second ballot General Grubb was unanimously nomi- mated for Governor.
 The platform was then adopted. It endorses the National Republican plat form and President Harrison's admlnis- tTation; denounces the State Legisla- ture of 1880 and It's acts; favors the enactment of statutes reforming the election laws of the State to prevent fraud and false registration, and for the purpose of establishing the Australian system of voting; recognizes the public demand for the reorganization and sim plifcatton of the courts of civil proceed ure to the end that multiplicity of ap- pealS may be avoided and trials of causes made expeditions and inexpensive; de- mands the enforcement of the compul- sory education laws and the child labor laws; oeclareS the present system of taxation of corporate property and franchises for State purposes the policy of the party; and demands greater economy in all departments of the State Government.
 The temperance plank Is as follows:
 The Republican party of New Jersey stands committed by it's platforms and legislative enactments to the most thorough measures that will be sustained by the people, and pledges itself to such legislation as will most speedily and thoroughly eradicate the evil of ihtemperance. We resent the intrusion of the politics of the State. The attitude of the two parties on this question is so clearly marked that no intelligent voter can be deceived by any omission of either to make a declaration on the subject.
 After tho resolutions were adopted, Gen. Grubb was brought forward, and after brief speech the convention ad- journed, the band playing and the dele gates singing Marching Through Georgia"