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Telegram-herald., 1889-08-05
AMERICAS MONTE CARLO.
A Watering-Place where Gambling il
Carried on Without Restraint.


SARATOGA, Aug. 4.-If Saratoga is
famous for anything more than for its
mineral waters, it is for the municipal
and popular protection which it gives
to gambling houses and gambling. OF
gambling houses, beside the club house
maintained IN connection with the race
track, there are about twenty other
places where gambling in all IT. popu-
lar forms Is publicly carried on. TINS
season, as in nearly every other season,
an effort Is being made 10 illuminate
public sentiment against il, but with
10 hope of success. The business opln-
ION Of the place fayors the illegal vice,
the religious sentiment is silent, and
so the weak warfare against gambling is
by afewcitizens. who, however forcefully
their opinions may be anonymously ex-
pressed IN print. seem to be wholly lack
inc IN the courage Of their convictions.
~ the two daily papers one OF them
tacitly sustanS gambling, because the
other OstentauOusly opposes il. 1t is,
therefore, a wcll-understoOd and we'll
advertised fact To all the world that all
forms of gambling may be carried on
IN saratoga with perfect lmpunltY and
and immunity, too, for that matter;
for, as the facts show, 1t has the protec-
ton Of the Trustees, the courts. the po-
lice and of puoAc sentiment. 10 Won
der, then, that gamblers abound in the
streets, and at the fashionable hotels
have the choicest accommodation and
prominent places at the public tables;
and the more numerous they are the
greater force IS given 20 the public SEN
timent which favOrs them, ON account
of the money they necessarily spend
for their personal support.
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-05

said - os the Rss4ls 81 CoaazctsEss
Dississyias Orders.

ala - - tAs GSs44t 81 1442 @ct@4-s
Diss.syias Orders.
ALEKAS0klA. Va. Aug. A fatzl
accident occurred ca the Virginia Md
lanc road near Bumley's early this
morning Ivo freight tralas colllded
On = hezgy grade Ine engines were
smashed AID tie ears almost entirely
destroyed Fireman Fox, oi Washing
ton, vas killed Charles DAVIS, engi-
neer OF the sOutn-bound uam, was
fatally hurt. tie lived Al Alexandra
his legs zn1 arms were broken and he
Ras injured Internally. A brakeman
named Lsaser MAS injured about the
mead Conductor Buram, or the south
bound tram, h4s disappeared entirely.
10 : reported that he ds0beyed orders
ln rot taxing the siding al the bottom
0f tie grade and rnat the accident Is
directly arr lal2ole % MS dis0Dedl-
ence.
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-05
FOR TTIE ANCONNODATTON or LADIES


While you absent home this season r1sc. your
silver and other va.15lss where they VIII be
and burglars.
Charges nominal when compared with value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Col, GOsheu's Alleged Confession.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J March u.-It is reported that before his death Col. Routh Goshen, the biggest giant Barnum ever ex- hibi. jed, made n statement, giving his true name and the place of his birth He said that his name was Artaur Crowley and that he was bora in the Isle of Maj about seventy years ago. Phe statement that the giant made a confess on to h.s pastor the Rev. J. l.. Le Ferrc, which implicated tho colonel in a ser-ous crime, is ce el by the minister. He says that Goshen ino.'e:y confesseI that all the stories told ot hin, by himself were lies or congregations, and professad penitence for minor backs;itlings. Goshen's will is being contested by his third wife, who lives at FL
 gin, Ills, and from whom he was not divorced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
TILED FROM MATRIMoNY.
The GG,om Disapp ,inas Those Who Were
 to Have Witnessed His Marriage.

to Have Witnessed His Marriage.
 NoRwALK, Conn.,, March l1.-Quite rip pie of excitement has been stirred up over in Westport, little village three miles east of here, over the indefinite postponement of a wedding which was announced to occur on Thursday evening. The parties most directly interested are members of the most exclusive society, and are representatives of families who rank among the first in the town. Samuel Gault, the intended groom, is tall, handsome and educated, is something of dude and a lover of fast horses fhe young lady, his affianced bride, is Miss May Warren, the pretty and accomplished daughter of the late George Warren and has, for the past two or three years, ranked as leading belle.
 The young couple became engaged about six months ago, and the invitations for a grand wedding were circulated among the wealth and fashion for miles around. Prep arations for the event had all been perfect ed, the guests were assembled at the beauti- ful residence Of the brides mother, and a house on the outskirts of the town, the sole property of the beautiful young girl, had been fitted up and was all ready for occupation At the time appointed for the nuptials, how yer, the bridegroom-aloct failed to put in an appearance, and he has not yet visited the home of tie young lady, and, what is still more strange, neither she nor her friends can lind the slightest trace of him.
 The young lady iS nearly prostrated over her grief, and almost heartbroken over the course affairs have taken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
NOBLE JOHN ERICSSON.
Funeral of the Great Engineer at New
 York-DistinguishedH Honors.

Funeral of the Great Engineer at New
 York-Distinguished Honors.
 NEW YORK, March 1.-The remains of John Ericsson, the great engineer, were es- corted from the old house in which he labored so long. at 32 Beach street, to Trinity church, where the funeral was held at noon. The Delamater iron works were closed, and nearly all the men turned out to do honor 10 the friend of the founder of the factory. A large delegation from the Amarynthus Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which Capt. Fries son was q member, took part in the obse- quies, and Swedish and other societies to which he belonged were also represented.
 The pail bearers were twtnty-four in num- Der. They were G. H. Robinson, w. H. Wallace. c. s. Bushnell, E. Sprout, w. De!anater, l.. A. Bsvin, w. C.. Church, c. H. Haswell, Col. Ingersoll, V. F. Lassoe, s. W. Taylor Capt. Ericsson's chief engineer and private secretaryl, A. Pollock, Charles Fl. Loring, w. w. Duncan, D. Smith, J. P Kelly, George Van Wagener, H. T. Brown, George Pond, T. |. Rowland, J. O. Sargent, Dr. Marco Dr. Boulle, Prof. Ogden Dore- mus and John K. Haskins, of London
 By order of Secretary Tracy, all the officers stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard both those of departments and those attached to vessels, attended the funeral of John Ericsson in full uniform.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Result of a Mad Dogs Bite.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March IA terrible death from hydrophobia is reported from Pickens county, Ala. Eighteen months ago Mrs. Maud St John, living in the northern part of this county, and COW belonging to her were bitten by mad dog. The dog was killed at the time, and nothing was thought of the matter. Last week the COW died of hydrophobia in its worst form. She frothed at the mouth and suffered for three days be- fore dying. The other day Mrs. St Johns actions began to excite suspicion, and the next day she was in horrible condition
 She foamed at the mouth and tried to walk on her hands and knees like dog She snarled and snapped like a canine, and per formed other like feats It required several persons to hold her in bed This suffering she endured for three days, when she died
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Mir. WanannlSer's Sunday Duties.

PHILADELPHIA, March II. - Postmaster General Wana1naker yesterday presided over tho Sunday school in the Bethany Presby- terian church, of which he is superintendent. Thero was a larger nu.llber of scholars in at- tendance than usual, and the building was crowded to the doors with visitors and mem bers of the superlntenient's Bible class The postmaster general had attended church in the morning, and Ee joined the Sunday school promptly at ? p. III. When the school was in working order he retired to the main church editice, and was followed by his regu- lar adult class and large number of visitors, the entire assemblage including not less than 300 persons. Mir. Wanamaker left for Wash ington today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Three Bold Highwaymen.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, March 11.-Since the dis appearance of Frank and Jesse James, Dick Little and the Younger brothers from North west Missouri, there has not been robbery so bold as one which occurred Saturday night at Forbes, a little town fourteen miles north of St. Joseph. About s o'clock three masked men rode into the town and to the general merchandise store of S. Young, where about twenty men and boys were grouped, talking Of an attempt at robbing the safe the night before While tho other two men kept their revolvers leveled on the crowd, the spokes- man rihed the pockets of the crowd, but did not secure more than $50. From the money drawer about $10 was taken. On leaving the robbers threatened to shoot any man who left the house for ten minutes. Then they mounted their horses and escaped
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Death of Joseph Burritt.

ITHACA, N. Y., March 11.-Joseph Burritt died at the age of 93 years and $ months. He was a retired jeweler and the survivor of all his business contemporaries in this city and vicinity. He came here from Strat- ford, Conn.,, in 1916, and started the first jewelry shop here, in which, during the years following, many of the now prominent jew elers of this part of the state learned their trade. He was noted for the remarkable preservation of his faculties He never used spectacles, and never had an artificial tooth, and his hearing and mental powers continued unimpaired until the only sickness he had ever had terminated his life. His descend ants are many in central New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
CONDENSED NEWS

Desperate efforts are being made by exiled financiers from the 'states' to kill the extra dition bill introduced by MT. Welden in the Canadian parliament.
 Daniel T. Weed, of Newburg, N Y, re ceived a warning note from the ''committee on thrashing." He ferreted out the writer and compelled hm to sue for mercy.
 Samuel Jenkins married Maggie Doran at Monroe, Ga. He gave the justice who per formed the ceremony a rabbit dog as his fee
 George Munce assaulted Thomas Logan city editor of The Philadelphia Press, crush ing his skull with bottle. The wound may be fatal.
 w. H. Walden, a citizen of Roanoke, Va, , was fatally shot in gambling den. Just be- fore death he exhorted his hearers to refrain from gambling and drinking.
 At sale of farm stock near Reading, Pa. free transportation and meals were furnished the 5000 people who attended. A stee, weighing 900 pounds. 1,050 chickens, 1,sC pies, 600 loaves of bread and 50 bushels ot potatoes were required to feed the visitors.
 John L. Adams, of Atlanta, Ga, who con- mitted forgeries for sums aggregating $7O,. GOO, is starving himself to death. Even the pleadings of his mother do not induce him te eat He is offering his life, he says, as a sac. rlfice for his sins
 Anna Campbell died at Pawnee Station, Kan. and the body was shipped to her father at Norwalk, Conn. He had not the money tc pay express charges-$2S3-and the body i held as security.
 In a rat pit near Long Island City, N. r., John Dodney, known as the Ferret" killed twenty-five rats in twenty y-one minutes. He performed the feat with his hands tied be hind him, using his teeth, and biting off the head of the last rodent.
 Extensive preparations are being made tc receive the baseball tourists, who are ex- pected to return to New York from Europe April g. A banquet at Delmonico's will be 8 feature.
 Rev. Joseph Bloom is under arrest a, Oneida, N. Y., for stealing horse and cut ter He was fully identified. The arrest causes Q sensation. MT. Powderly has refused liberal offer from the Prohibition stats committee of Pennsylvania to take the stump. He favor: temperance, but not prohibition
 There is an epidemic of diphtheria al Galiatzin, Pa, caused by impure water. The average of deaths from this cause is five pc, week in a population of a,000 The Montezuma special reached Washing ton direct from the City of Mexico-a dis l tance of 5000 miles-without change.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
THE HAITIAN WAR.
Horrible Atrocities Committed by Legi- times Forces on VanQuished Foemen.

times Forces on vanQuished Foemen.
 NEW YORK, March 1l.-Capt Fraser, of the steamer Coban, just arrived from Port de Paix, gives an account of battle between the forces of Legitins and Hsl polite.
 Capt. Fraser d he found Port de Paix in a wretchedly filthy condition, but no worse than he had often seen Port al Prince. Half naked soldiers patrollel the streets. Pro visions were high and tae people Were ap- parently subsisting chiefly on sugar cane and yams. Pork sold at SS5 Ier barrel, flour brought SIS per barrel anl Irisa potatoes were not to be had at any price. Gee isionaily a small schooner load of salt came i'll and 1t sold at good figure
 On March 1, two days before the Coban sailed for New York, the pilot came on board and tod about big battle reported to have taken p.acs somewhere on the west coast Between 200 anl 3o0 wer, reported to be killed. The people in Port de Paix were greatly excited, but they had no definite in- formation except that the slaughter was supposed to have occurrei on about Feb. 26
 A copy of La Patr.e, published at Gonaives, dated Feb. a3, gives an account of the battle at Grand Sahnc, in which Gen. Hyppoltes troops were reported to have been victorious La Patre, however, asserts that the southern troops were the victors, and that after hay ing carried the outpos;s by assault and taker large number of prisoners they killed them without mercy. The poor wretches were bayoneted even while crying for quarter. After this slaughter a scene of rapine fol lowed, tho det,ils of wh:ch. ac .oriing to Ls Patrie, are indescribab.e The dead were ruthlessly robbed and the bodies kicked tc one side afterward by the despoilers,
 Gen. Piquant, commanding Lesitime' $ forces, made no effort to stop his men in their tiendish course, and after satisfying their brutal passions to the utmost the houses were fired and the town leiI in ashes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
K. of l.. After Political Frauds.

BALTIMORE, March l1.-Distrct Assembly II, K of L., is sending to all labor organiza- tions in the state circular letter calling at tention to alleged fraud and bribery carried on in Maryland elections, and asking that delegates be sent to convention to be held in this city, at an early day, to consider and find a remedy for tine evil. Tho Australian system will be advocated. Copies of the let ter will be sent also to tho Maryland repre- sentatives in both houses in congress and to the county executives of the political parties, requesting their views upon the question of a thorough revision of our election law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11

PITrsBURG, March 1l.-A b.g remonstrance, particularly from the Roman Catholic church, is expected against the decision of the city board of q a>seSsors, which sent out notices of the assessment of parochial school property and of all institutions which are chased as not wholly charitable, but have not hitherto been listed for taxation. Six parochial schools, one Lutheran, tho re- mainder Catholic the Western Pennsylvania university and the three theological senina- ries conducted under the auspices of the Pres byterians, United Presbyterians and Reform ed Presby terians, are included ill the pro visions of this new order. Convents not charging q tuition are exempted One Cath olic priest claimed that the action of Fathers McTighe and Shecdy, of Pittsburg, in at tempting to unite the parochial and public schools in their wards, which are strongly Catholic, had hastened the action of the board of assessors, who are sustained by a re- cent ruling of the state supreme court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
To Fight the Beef Trust,

LIMA, O., March 1O.-An imneuse meeting was held here by the farmers in opposition to Chicago meat. James McBeth was made chairman and q committees composed of one person from each ward and precinct in the county was appointed, and resolutions de nouncing the Chicago meat were passed; also asking the citizens of the county and state to unite their influence in securing such legisla- tion as will drive away all monopoles and trusts, and result in building up our. commer- cial interests upon just and equitable basis. A resolution was also adopted that the legis- lature be petitioned to that effect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
MT. Conybeare Creates a Scene.

LONDON, March 11.-Mr. Conybeare, M. F., attended the annual Cornish dinner at the Holborn restaurant on Saturday, and had an unpleasant experience. A toast was proposed to the Prince and Princess of Wales as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall All present, with the exception of MT. Cony- bear, rose and sang "God Bless the Prince of Wales" Seeing NIT. Conybeare sitting, the diners became furious and shouted "Stand up, Conybearer "He is disloyal," Turn him out," etc. Mir. Conybeare finally rose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
For and Against Annexation,

NEWARK, N. J., March 1.-The bill re gently introduced in the New Jersoy legisla- tuIe by Assemblyman E. F. Farrell, of Hud- son county, for tie consolidation of the city of Harrison and the township of kearny, has aroused great deal of feeling ill both places Tonight meeting will be held by those who are opposed to the annexati tion schema. The most interest ill the affair is centered in the fight between the big Clark Thread company and Gen. J. Watts kearny. The Clarks are opposed to the annexation and Gen. kcarny is in favor of it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Last of the Plymouth Victims.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa., March 11.-George Reese foreman in the squib factory at Ply mouth, died yesterday from the effects of burns sustained at the time the building was blown up. Reese was thrown into the base- ment and escaped the instant death which was the fate of his ten companions, but he has suffered terribly ever since that time and death was welcome termination of his agony
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Ten Thousand Striking Viewers.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 1.-The weav CTS are still firm ill their determination to strike. They number about 10000 men, women, boys and girls. The executive com mittee has advised all strikers to keep away from the mills and avoid any gatherings which might lead to disturbance. The weav- CTS at the American, Borden, Sagamore, Wampanoag, Flint, Seaconnet, Narragansett, Laurel Lake, Osborn and Weetanlore mills are among those who voted to strike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11

PITTsBURG, March i1-Wi.liam Martin, of this city, trades unionist, who since 1878 has been general secretary of the National Lodge, ,Analgamate1 Association of Iron and Steel Workers, will in few days petition President Harrison for the position of con- missioner of labor, soon to be vacated at Washington. Mr. Martin has received in dorsements from a l the val ious labor organi- zatons in the United States. Among the prominent manufacturers who recommend him are Andrew Carnegie and B. F. Jones.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Soldiers in Trouble.

NEwBURG, N. Y., March l1.-Charles Ap- pleton and Thomas R.agan, two dashin g young calvarymen attached to the United States military at Wet Point, were lodged in cells at the police station charged, while on short leave of absence, With having entered the house of Miss Frank Payne No. 152 Smith street, and stealing brio brac valued at S10O. The men were arrested while endeavoring to sell the articles to West Shore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
An Indignant Novelist.

LONDON, March 1l.-Robert Louis Steven son, the novelist, writes from Hawaii com menting vigorously upon the high handed action of the Germans Ill Samoa. By what process, he asks, did Consul Knappe become tine Bismarck of Polynesia, and what Is the spell over the Eng fish and American cabinets that Consuls Biackiock and Coetlogon re- main unsupported!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Farmers Propose to Fight It Out.

AUSTIN, Tex. March 1.-The defeat of the railroad commission bill in the senate by a vote of Is to 12 after its passage in the house by two-thirds majority has created considerable discussion among Farmers Al liance men who have been here in the inter est of the bill. President Felds of the Ali ance, broadly intimatel l that the defeat. of the bill may cause the Alliance to concen- trate and two years hence enter the political arena with a full state ticket in opposition to the Democratic party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Mrs. Sidlons. Shoes.

People think that I actually weM Mrs. Siddons' shoes," said Mrs. Elleu Terry, ''but of course don't. I cherish them much too dearly for that, and only to think they were on the dear, dead lady's feet. A present from one actress to another. Here are the shoes, which are made of silver satin, bound ant, trimmed with red silk, adorned with gil, spangles and gold embroidery"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Henry George i'm England.

LONDON, March l1.-Henry George arrived at Southampton yesterday and was met by a large party of friendson board of tender When Mir. George appeared on deck he was loudly cheered by his waiting friends, and as he was transferred to the tender the passen. gers on the steamer cheerily bade him ar a6al1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
The Mines Arc a Sell.

Los ANGELES, Cal, March 11.-Reports that the Lower California gold mining boom was started in the interest of land companies are in circulation, and the excitement is some what checked. A wholesale firm here has re- ceived from its foreman, who has just arrived at San Diego from the mining district, the following telegram: ''Tell everybody to in- yestigate The mines are a sell
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Boys and Stolen Powder.

AKRON, O., March 11.-John Greedy, John Costigan, Will McGinnis and Fred Schrank stole can of blasting power and filled their pockets with it. It became ignited and all four of the boys were terribly burned. Greely's right side was fairly cooked and he will die. Schrank's arm was baked and his right side blstered. His case is doubtful. The other two were burned on the face, neck and arms, but not fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Death by a Roller ExplOsion.

ST LOUIS, March 1.-The boilers in the Victoria Touring m,lls at Second and Brook lyn streets exploded yesterday morning, kill ing Pat McMahon, the fireman, and Pat Brown, a coal passer, Head Miller Fishbeck was badly scalded about the face and arms. The mill, which has capacity of about SOU barrels day, was almost totally destroyed, and the debris scattered over the adjacent portions of the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Wife Murder and Suicide at Auburn.

AUBURN, N. Y., March 11.-Yesterday a terrible tragedy occurred on Francis street ill this city Joseph Resell shot and killed his wife and then killed himself. Resell had been out of work for about three months and was irritable and despondent. It ap- pears that the husband was very brutal and the wife has lived in terror of him for the past two months. It is Iumored that the real cause of the crime was the unjust jeal- ousy of Resell of male boarder
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
Assaulted by Footpatis.

NEWTON, L. l., March II. = Hermann Westfall, a German, 40 years old, of this place, is in hospital ill dying condition from an assault committed on him yesterday morning by three Poles. Two of Westfalls Assailants have been arrested The victim was robbed of $A.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-11
X Paterson Suicide.

PATERSON, N. J., March 11.-Joseph Roe mer, a Bohemian silk weaver, aged 37 years, was found dead at the foot of the soldiers monument, in Paterson, N. J., having sent a 3S-calibre bullet through the roof of his mouth into his brain. He left a note in his pocket, written in German, bidding good-by to all his friends, from which it appears that his suicide had been premeditated The cause of the suicide is unknown.