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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Manifesto from Boulanger.

LONDON, July 2O-Boulanger Is out in a manifesto to-day in which he says of the law just enacted In France against multiple candidature, that it is blow aimed at uni versal suffrage. He announces that he pre- sonts himself as 0 candidate for the Coun- cils General in eighty departments, and concludes with the assuran co that tho gang which now dishonors France will soon be pitilossly swept away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Mitchell skIps to Canada.

NEw YORK, July %. O.-Charlie Mitchell, the English pugilist, with Mike Donovana who seconded Kilrain in tho recent fight al Richburg, Miss, has fled to Canada It is stated that when he learned that Detective Norris was after him with a requisition from Gov. Lowry, he consulted a lawyer who informed him that he was not safe within the United States, and he therefore decided to get out. It Is further stated that he left the city on Wednesday night over the Erie Railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Bradley Committed Suicide.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, July 2O.-It devel- opod last night that Lester J. Bradley, who was charged with defrauding the Derby Railroad Company, committed suicide by taking Paris green. Ills death was at first reported as having been caused by heart disease, and an unsuccessful effort was made to suppress tho factA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Overcome By Escaping Amm onia.

LANCASTER, Pa., July 20-The packing on the pipes forming the condenser of a large ice machine at Frank A. Ricl1er's brewery blew out last night releasing immense quantities of ammonia. Michael Sides, the night engineer, was almost overcome by the fumes as were ton horses in 0 stable near by. People in the vicinity were aroused from their beds as it was feared that they would be overcome by the escaping ammonia. Its effects were felt for blocks away. Garden vegetables near by were wilted by the vapors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Jsir Accession to ,h. Knipbts.

CHICAGO, July 20.-The Executive Com mittee of the Knights of Labor granted a charter to the Ship Caulkers and Car penters' National Trade Assembly. This means an accession Of about 3, ,OOO members for tho Knights, l,500 of them being already organized at Detroit, Buffalo, Bay City, Saginaw, Cleveland, Now York and Jersey City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Carnot Against Beulanger.

LONDON, July 20.-Itis reported that In view of the exceptional circumstances which now prevail in the politics of France President Carnot will take an altogether unusual course in dealing with the bugbear of Boulangism. He will issue a manifesto to the country before the general election, which Is a remarkable thing for the govern pent to do. It is rumored that the date for the polling has been fixed at August 25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
A Tynmp Canvict Killed.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., July 2O.-George Lord, Q convict at the Penitentiary, was instantly killed yesterday by the falling of an em- bankment on tho prison grounds which @ gang of conviots were grading. He was cepts in his pocket whom he was arrested, and 1t is claimed that his conviction was therefore illegal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
HUNTS REMEDY WILL CURE the Kidneys,
 REGULATE the Heart, and
 MAKE LIFE worth Living. ssYOu Can't X ford to be Without it.'
Head off Doctors.

What will do it! A free trial package of Lanes Family Medicine which you can get from any druggist. This is new and wonde rful medicine, discovered in the Rocky mountains by Dr Silas Lane. It is a,positive cure for constipation and all blood, liver, stomach and kidney troubles You need such medicine. Call today on your druggist for free sample pack age. Large size package 5Oc. All drug gsts sell it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Con. Knnpp'a Arpl Broken.

AUBURN, N. Y., July 20.-Gen. John N. Knapp, Chairman of the Republican State Communities, Is confined to his homo in this city bya broken arm, the result of a fall which he sustained yesterday. While making some purchases in q carpet store, the General stepped on a small rug, which slipped on the polished floor and he fell. In trying to save himself his wrist was dislocated and his arm broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
The Rem ,Oler Cnae.

NEW YORK, July 20.-Hon. Burke Cock ran, counsel for Kemmlor, announced to- day that he had practically finished his case. When the hearing Is resumed on Monday the State will begin to offer evi- dence to sustain the constitutionality of tho now law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Ne Reduction ln Steel Plates.

PITTsBURG, Pu., July l9.-An article pub lished in this city yesterday 10 the effect that Carnegie, Phipps & Co.,, had reduced the price on steel plates st per ton caused no little excitement in business circles.
 Chairman Abbott of the firm emphatically denied the report stating that the tcn- dency of prices Is upward and his firm does not contemplate any reduction ill price. Mir. Abbott settled tho question by saying "The report Is a lio out or the whole cloth" ."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Weather I-.slicRtions-

WASHINGTON. July Ss0aszA4AzsAza4az Azsza4azAsor New England: Threatening acedtl,er aud sutn; cooler; southeasterly aotnds, becoming Udr- table.
 FOr Eastern NctD York, Edsteyn PennsyI- pania and Nc,D Jersey: Threatening uedtler and ratn; cooler; soutteastc'1y Dtnds, becom- in0 pdrtdble.
 For Western NeU York: Light lOcdl shOapers: cooler; nOrtherly ,D{rlds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Joined the Federation of Labor.

CHICAGO, July 2O.-The Convention of the National Association of Saddle and Har- ness markers Of America after three days' debate on the question, resolved to join the American Federation of Labor This movement will throw the entire National Association with all its assemblies and au organized mem mbership of 5000, into the ranks of the Federation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Made Like Tea.

Have you been 50 your druggist for a free sample package of Lanes Family Med cine, which is made as simply as tea {! It is harmless vegetable remedy for your blood, stomach, liver and kidneys, and an easy cure for constipation, discovered by Dr Silas Lane while in the Rocky Noun tains. Don't fail to call to-day at any druggist for free sample of this grand family medicine. Large size package soc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
She Set Her ClothinR A fire.

ROCHESTER, N. Y. July 20.-Yesterday the natron at the police station smelied smeke and found that Ada Mccormick, Q handsome but absolute young woman, under arrest for drunkenness, had set fire to her clothing and was wrapped in flames The fire was put out as soon as possible, but not before sho had been so terribly burned that her recovery is doubtful She had pre- viously attempted to hang herself with her handkerchief, but was cut down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
THE NATIONS CASH
No Danger of a Stringency in
 the Money Market.
OVER s14,ooo.ooo CASH ON HAND
Little Demand for Money and No Decrease
 in the Surplus.

Secretary Windom bees No Evidence of
 Statement that the Reserve in New York
 Banks Is Reaching tho e5 Per Cent.
 Limit Po,nt-very Few Bonds Offered
 for Sale.
 WASHINGTON, July 20.-Secretary Win dom was asked whether there was any truth in the statement that tho reserve in New York banks was getting dangerously near to a point when 1t would touch tho 25 per cent limit required by law and also If 1t was true that there were indications of stringency in the money market which would call tsr action of tho Treasury De- partment The Secretary said he could see no evidence of money being tight from the fact that while the department offered to buy bonds, and at liberal figures, offers wore not numerous.
 ''If money were in demand,' tho Secre- tary continued, bonds would not be held back as they now aye. The price we have established Is a liberal ono, and on the As holders are only getting about 2 DOT cont, while on the 41s's interest Is only a trile over lH per cent, yet thore is no great alacrlty shown by the holders of these bonds to sell them te the Government and convert them into cash.
 "The surplus now amounts in round fig ures to $59, ,OOO 900, of which $A5, soc, 900, h. cludiug current balan cos, Is in the hands o1 banks, and $14, COG, ,0Oo In tho Treasury. The money In banks is about the same as when Mir. Fairchild was Secretary of the Treas ury. It has been reduced somewhat, but | not very much. So you sec that the grea bulk of tho service Is in the hands of tho banks, to be used by the people, and the Treasury could not do very much unles, authorized by CcnQress"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Died Suddenly In London.

PHILADELPHIA, July 20.-Alexander w. Thomson. the eldest son of Mr. Frank w. Thomson, vice-president of the Pennsylva- mia Railroad, died suddenly iu London last night. Young Thomson was 19 years old, and has been abroad for the benefit of his health since last November, spending the wintcr in Egypt and the South of France. MT. Thomson's daughter and her aunt joined the young man in London recently. His body will be brought home
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Fatal Accident.

LOWELL, Mass., July 2O.-While a party of children were playing on a teeter-board In Howers lumber yard yesterday after- noon lumber pile fell upon them. Willie Mahoney aged 12, was terribly mangled and died before ho gould be taken home. Johnnie Stevens was badly injured and 1t feared ho will dio .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
McOunsle Acquitted.

BALLsToN, N. Y., July 20-McQuade has been acquitted Though it was generally believed that he would be, still the result has created a great deal of of enthusiasm here. The case was given to the jury at ! o'clock last night, and after deliberating twenty minutes they returned a verdict of not guilty. The first and second ballot stood eleven for acquittal and ono for conviction. The third ballot was unanimous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Arrested for Illegal Fishing.

NEw BEDFORD, Mass, July 2O-The tug Nellie has arrived hero with two Menhaden steamers in tow captured by the State DO. lice for illegal fishing. The officers also arrested tnifty-three mon belonging to the steamers. .,,.x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
A Psnnsylvanian's Short Heneymo,

BEAVER FALLS, Pa., July D.-Frank Pearl was arrested at the residence of his father in-law, Daniel QutRley yesterday and taken to Beaver to stand trial for perjury. Three weeks ago he married Miss Quigley, aged r, at Beaver, procuring license by swearing that sho was 2l years of age. She left him a week ago In Pittsburg on account of cruel treatment, and he followed her with the result stated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Burglars in Trsnton, N. J.

TRENTON, N. J., July 2O.-A gang of burglars have been working this city for several days. The store of c. B. Tawshe, a dry goods merchant was robbed last night of $a 600 worth of silks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Swimming Match ae Crescent Bsach

BOSTON, July 2o.-John A. Leavitt, of Newton, tho champion short distance swimmer of America, and McClosky, of Lowell, are matched to swim one mile at Crescent Roach on July 25 for a purse of e25O The mon met on the Fourth of July in the city swimming race, and Leavitt won by few feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Death and Accidents at a Fire.

BRocKwAvILLE, Pa, July 2O.-Fire yes- terday burned the Eagle Valley tannery, together with 800 cords of oak bark. John Striker, an employe, was burned to death Andrew Striker, J>hn WesterKne, John Bargeson, John Fisher and Gorge Smith were seriously burned, and several othe, employees slightly burned. The loss Is S2O, ,0OO Fully insured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
Asks for an Injunction.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., July 2O.-Polk Higgins of Monmouth Junction to-day asked the Chancellor for an injunction against the Pennsylvania Railroad from laying traeks by hts place. claiming that his property would be injured thereby.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.
 Butter-Market quiet. Creamery: Eastern. i4c. Dairy~Eastern. hsif-hritn tubs, lsc.aiso.; eastern. Welsh tubs, l3c.al6c.; western, 1lo.a l3o. FactOryi June packed, llc.al8o. cheddar, k69&o.a8Hc; western. hat 1c.a11ic. Creamery: New York, part skins, 6o.a616u.: full skims, 1Xca8o.
 Eggs-Market quiet. Fresh: Eastcru. Arsta. 1oc. Canadian, frsta lA9zc.alScI western, drstA l4c.alAIo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
rostma ast.rs Appointed By tho President

WASHINGTON, July 20.-The President has yesterday appointed batch of postmasters all in the West except the following: William F. Barby, North Adams, Massa- chusetts; William V. Delph, Havana, New York; Adam Barry, Now Brighton, New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
A MURDERER CAGBD
Captured by the London Police
 After Killing a Woman.
ALMOST LYNCHED BY THE MOB.
He Was Caught Running Away With (
 Knife in His Hand.

The Han who Confessed that Ho Was Jack
 less vasabond-A Manifesto from Bou-
 lanser-Parneli Enthusiastically Hsceiv-
 ed in Edinburgh-Au English Syndicate
 after American Brick Yards.
 LONDON, July 2O.-The police early this nerping reported another murder of tho Whitechapel kind and the arrest of the murderer.
 The crime was committed noar the St. Georges buildings, by London Bridge, the victim, again @ woman, was horribly muti- lated. The murderer was caught while run ming away.
 The murderer was locked up at the near est station-house by tho constable who caught him. The police refuse to say whether the assassin admits his guilt
 It was learned that the arrest was made at first only on suspicion. The man left doorway apparently in haste, and one of the many constables concealed In the neishbor- hood seized him before he had gone two rods.
 A moment afterward the bleeding body of his victim was found in tho dark hall way where he had left 1t.
 crowd attempted to mob the prison, but were driven back by the police
 Confessed that He Is "Jack the Ripper"
 LONDON, July 2O.-A ine, military look ing Englishman, six feet in height of fair complexion, has been arrested by the DO. lice on suspicion of being the murderer of the woman whose mutilated body was found in Castle Alley on Tuesday night Whom brought to the police station he con fessed that he had murdered the woman with an ordinary knife. He was searched but no weapon was found upon him. He said be lived nowhere, having just returned from abroad. His demeanor indicates that he Is insane.
 | The prisoners identity Is as yet concealed | He has confessed to having committed al the horrible Whitechapel murders and To 1 lates the ghastly and indecent details of the | various crimes with names, dates and al the particulars of each, with great accur acy. The police are In doubt concerning the man. They believe that he is lunatic and yet that he may possibly be the mur | derer.
 | LATER. l LONDON, July 20.--The man arrested II Whitechapel turns out to be only q harmless vagabond. The police, after full lnvestiga tion of his story, no longer attach any i'm portance to his confession, and only holt him on the charge of vagrancy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION.


W1LKEsBARRE, Pa., July 20.-The Pitts burg club has purchased Pitcher Fitzgerald of the Wilkesbarres for $500 He has got speed and leads the Atlantic Association pitchers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-20
NEW YORK MARKETS,

NEW YORK, July 1e.-Money on call today 8 and 34 per cent
 RONnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
Two Divorces Granted.

In the case Of Carlotta Simmons against
Arthur Simmons, jr., divorce was granted
this morning by Judge Cox to complainant,
with the right to resume her maiden name OF
Clark. They were married December Is, 1856,
at Fourth Presbyterian church and went direct
to defendants parents house, 1893 l. street
northwest. She states in her petition, filed by
James II. Smith, that the third day after their
marriage he inquired as to her fathers prop
erty and he discovered that she had no inter-
est In it, and from that time abused her until
January, 1887, when he drove her away. He
came after her and induced her to return to
him, but his conduct was no better, and on
April he again drove her away.
decree OF divorce was also made in the
case Of Leonard Nicholson against Reoeccs
Nicholson, filed April IL last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
ANACOSTLA.

RxcHABrrIs.-Salem Tent, No. 164, held
their usual interesting meeting this week. Mr..
w. 7. Garrett was given his FIRST degree. after
which remarks we're made by Messrs. Milstead,
Poates, Eller, W. h. Scott, Clarence Mills,
Canter, Pursell, Garnet and others Naomi
Tent, No. 8, ladies, met last evening and re-
marks were made by Misses Maggie Canter
Agnes Catterton, Rosa Poates and Sarah Poateo
and Messrs. Milstead, Purseu and Caldwell.
The tents hold Q temperance meeting In the
ME- church tomorrow. See Special Notices.
These two tents have decided 70 vote ON two
gold watches to replenish their treasures in
stead Of the fair they we're to give.
A SENsATIoN IN CHuRcH--Rev Scott r.
Hershey OF Washington lectured TO q good
audience in the n. z. church last night ON
"lnhdelity Failure" In the course of the
lecture he referred 10 Robert @. Ingersoll lob
bying for the repeal Of law prohibiting GER
tam literature TO be sent through the mail
and added that Mr.. Ingersoll was thus on record
Tor the despoilment Of the young women Of
America. Al this point Mr.. A r Thornette,
occupying back seat, arose and said with
vigor; "fou are liar. Mr.. Ingersoll IL per-
eonal friend OF mine" Oficer vsnZandt being
present induced Mr.. Thornette TO Withdraw
from the church. The incident caused consid-
cradle commotion IN the audience
NornL-Ths funerals Of Mrs. yesunofnky OF
held esterday.-Mineola tribe of Bed Men
held . very interesting meeting last night, re-
ceiving two new memtsrA-The pupils IN the
school in the second story Of Masonic hall
were frightened yesterday and olsmaessd oy the
teacher On account Of nre IN the nue, vhich
thrsatsnsd ths builAng. Litas damage -
6ona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
Receptions to Two Pastors,

The members Of the congregation and Sun
day school Of McKendree NJ. L. church gave .
reception last evening to their pastor Rev. C.
Herbert Richardson and his wife. Rev. Mr..
Richardson has just returned from q three
months trip to Europe and his wife has been
absent from the city. The reception last even
ing was in the nature OF q welcome home and
was very pleasant affair. Mr.. B. +. Fuller
made an address Of welcome, which brought
out response from Rev. Mr.. Richardson.
The new pastor Of Grace Reformed church,
Rev. A. Thomas q. Apple, was given a recep-
ton at the church last evening by the members
Of the congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26

COURT IN GENERAL TERM-Chief Justice Bing-
ham and Justices Hdgner and James,
Observation-Disclosures agt Barber and Barber
agt Wasgaman; argument concluded and sub
mitted.
PROBATE CoURr-yudge Cor
Yesterday-Estate of W. II. Devers, order APP
pointing f. Spindler; bond $1,000 Estate Of
Joseph G. Ringwalt, do to Chas b. Ringwalt,
bond $500. Estate Of James NJ. Brubaker, do.
to G. E. Brubaker; bond $3.50. Estate Of
Francis A Smith, do. ]. ID. Smith: bond 81, 200.
Estate of Margaret H. Hardie, do. Joseph c.
Hardie; bond 600. Estate of Hannah A.
Foster, do. to Sarah r. Foster; bond $1,000.
Estate of Ernest B. Rudolph, do. to W. B.
bell: C. M. Desmond qualified as executor.
Estate Sarah r. Trapin; will admitted to
probate and letters testamentary issued to
Theodore d. Trapin; bond $1,000. In re. L.W.
Little; c. W. o'Neill appointed guardian; bond
$l0 In re- children of John Geuthlsr.
Catherine Geuthler do; bond sI,5OO. In re.
children OF Thos. Green; Thomas NJ. Fields
do; bond O., 500. Estate of W. II. Bland; is
sues certified to Circuit Court. Estate Of
Philip Thomas; caveat and codicil filed Ac-
L. Morrison's will; e. W. Rhodes and H. d.
Beam, guardians, were passed
EQUITY CouRr.-Jtldoe Cor.
Yesterday-Davis agt. Davis; dismissal Of bill
ordered Lahna agt. Lahna; testimony ordered
taken by w. ii. Smith. Ergood agt. de Mach
ado; George NJ. Gelston appointed guardian ad
litem. Hurt agt. Hurt; rule on defendant. Pa
ciic national bank agt Van Stump; rule on
complainant. Lamon agt Mckee; hearing in
General Term in first instance ordered.
POLICE CoURr-Judge Miller
Today-George Washington, disorderly; IS
John Molony, vagrancy; bonds or work house.
Arthur Douglass, throwing stones; S. George
Hawkins, do; IS. Henry Ware, trespassing;
$5. David Wilson and Alex Lewis, vagrancyi
bonds or work house. James Costenetto, vio-
lating fruit vendor regulations; S5. John Mar
SHALL disorderly; s5 Alex. Lewis and David
Nelson, vagrancy; bonds or work house. Val.
entine Roush, cruelty to animals; S3. Walter
Peytou, disorderly: IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
Scared the Colored People.

Yesterday afternoon q stalwart colored man,
James Wood, created considerable excitement
at 18th and M streets among some colored
people, especially children. He announced
himself to be night doctor looking around for
victims, whom he would call for last night with
his wagon. Officer Mason appeared and
checked the excitement, and allayed the fears
OF the crowd by arresting and locking Wood up.
This morning Wood plead guilty to a charge q
disorcerly conduct and was fined 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26

A Medical Talk on personal Purity"
DIR. Jas. c. Thomas Of Baltimore last even
ing gave the first Of the series OF medical talks
to be delivered under the auspices Of the Y.M.
{. association at the rooms Of the association.
His topic was Personal purity" There was
of the address Mr. W. H. Morriss the general
secretary Of the Y.M.C. association of Balti-
more, spoke Of the advantages of the White
Cross league and distributed pledges among
the audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
The Slocum Clubs Tournament

In the second round Of singles In the Slocum
tennis club tournament Thursday afternoon
Starkweather beat Pitts, 6-S, Ga wahly beat
beat Conner, Ga, 6-1. Yesterday the score OF
games between Starkweather and Ritter was
rs, 40, A, when the game was called on se-
count of darkness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-26
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the clerk Of the court to W. H. Murray
OF Brooklyn, n. Y, and Annie r. Deeds
Reading, Pa; Washington Shorts and Sarah
Bell; John q. Stewart Of Leonardtown, Nd,
and Susie A. Cole; Rich J. Cotter and Annie
NJ Murphy.