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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24

Thomas O'Brien, Of Lexington, Has
 Quite n Record.

LEXINGTON, Ky, June 24. - Thomas OBrien has been found guilty of the murder of Bettie Shea a servant girl, in her room, March 31 last, and sentenced to death. After the murder, it developed that O'Brien and the victim had been secretly married last October, that she was about to become a mother and had insisted on making the marriage public that he was engaged to be married in May to a worthy young lady in Indiana and that he was living with a Lexington woraan.
 In letter written from jail to the Lex iugton woman he used tho expression, evidently referring to tho murder: "It was horrible but unavoidable.' An at tempt to prove an alibi failed. O'Brien was tried for murdering young man named Metcalf a year ago, but was ac- quilted on the ground of self-defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
TOLD BY THE GABLE.

A portion of the Manningham mills, ct Bradford, Yorkshire. has burned. The loss was e5O,0O0. Two tiremen were killed by falling debris. Several firemen and workmen were injured.
 The duchess of Aosta, nee Princess Letitia has given birth to son.
 The Peace Congress has opened in Paris. Mrs. Love and Mrs. Belva Lock- wood were elected honorary members oi the committee.
 Advices from Pangani are that the Arabs have rejected Captain Wissman's terms and that an attack is imminent.
 It Is reported that conference will bs held in Geneva to deal with tho question of political refugees in Switzerland. This is an outcome of the Wohlgemuth affair,
 Crops in the south of Russia are in [ bad condition owing to hot weather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
PAT 0o0NEY CAUGHT.
One More of the Cronin ASsassinS
 Brought to Bay.
But Arc Very Reticeat in Regard to
 tho Cooney Capture No Trouble
 Now to Cnsarth the Whole Murdor-
ous Plot.

CHICAGO, June 24.-News has just been received of the capture at Frank fort, Ind, of Pat Cooney, the much wanted pal of Burke.
 This Is joyful news to the police and friends of Cronin. They arc much elated and say they are now sure of unearthing the whole diabolical conspiracy in 6 short time.
 The ono topic of discussion before the arrest was made was the complete and convincing identification of Martin Burke by tho congressman, Hamak Mar jensen. Chief Hubbards face was wreathed in smiles.
 "Pat Cooney is tho man we wanted" he said to reporter. With these two men under lock and key 1t would not be difficult job to unearth the whole ghoulish plot"
 Patrick Cooney was seen in Chicago on the North and South Sides on Monday and Tuesday of last week.
 A very important clew as to Cooneys 8 recent movements came to light Satur- day. It appears that he has been for q year or more q shareholder in the Queen City Building and Loan association, which meets over the corner of Huron and Wells streets.
 Cooney had ten shares in the associa-
  have become the possessor of S1 ,OOO, had 1t not been tor the fatal occurrence, which necessitated his sudden disappear ance from the city.
 As soon as Cooney became convinced that he must fly he sought a purchaser for his building and loan association shares, and finally succeed in disposing of them to 8 Mrs. Myer, a lady residing on the North side. The transfer of the shares was effected on Tuesday evening at the residence of the secretary of the association, James Conlon, Jr., 1,725 Wrightwood avenue. On the Monday proceeding this transfer. Cooney was seen to enter and leave the Chicago opera house building, in which A Sullivan g. office Is located, by several persons who do not care to have their names men- tioned in connection with the case, but who are ready, If need be, to come for. ward and testify to tho fact. Tho police are very reticent about Cooney's movements, and, though there can be no doubt but that they arc in pos. session of these facts, refused to either confirm or deny their authenticity when | seen by Il reporter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
SWEPT OVER THE DAM
An Excursion for Pleasure Results In
 Four Deaths.
Two or the Bodies Recovered and the Other two still Being sought for. Two Young Mechanics Killed Whils Experimenting.

PHILADELPHIA, Juno 24.-Two young couples, whoso identity hrs not yet been established, met tragic deaths on the Schuylkill river yesterday afternoon.
 Several boats filled with ploasure-seek- ors were out on the river in Fairmount park whou ono of the boats. in which the two young couples wero seated, was caught in tho current.
 The occupants made strong efforts to turn tho boat, but were unsuccessful. and in few moments tho little craft with its terrified occupants was gliding swiftly with the current toward tho dam at tho watcrworks.
 The girls screamed for help, but mono could reach them and moment later the boat was swept over the dam. All the occupants were drowned.
 The bodies of the girls wero recovered, but tho bodies of the men had not been found up to a late hour though the search had been continued by the police. The unfortunate people arc supposed to have been strangers in the city.
 PHILADELPHIA, June 24.-A foolhardy experiment of two lads of mechanical turn of mind has resulted in both boys being killed and two other persons in jured. Tho dead lads were Harry and William lessor, aged 15 and F years, re- spectivelv, residing at 621 South Third street. Thor were apt scholars in me- chanical way. and were constantly em- ploying their spare time running small engine. For few days past they have been generating steam in an old range boiler, which they had set up in a corner of tho yard under shed.
 Steam was conveyed from tho boiler by pieces of gaspipe, while small brick furnace was arranged under the boiler, where tho boys had kindled hot fire. Henry, who owned tho engine, which was about eighteen inches long, had stated his intention to attach the engine to the family ice cream freezer and dc away with hand turning. With that in mind the lads conducted their eXperi- mentS.
 While Harry was oiling the engine and William was banking up the fire with bricks there was a terrific explosion, which was heard for squares around.
 Harry was thrown with great force against fence and instantly killed. His legs and arms were broken and ono side of his head was horribly crushed. Will Ham was thrown further under tho shed and flying brick evidently struck him il the head, fracturing the skull. Both his legs were frightfully crushed. He was taken to the Pennsylvania hospital where he died in about an hour.
 Little Henry Kniese, who was watch ing the experiment from shed, was cut under the eye, and Mrs. Flora Knicst was severely scalded about the back.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
4 WOM1N AT THE GALLONS Mrs. Sarah Jane WhttelinG to be Exc cuted in Philadelphia Tomorrow.

PPILADELPHIA, June 24.-All arrange ments for the execution tomorrow morn ing of Mrs. Sarah Jane Whiteling have been completed.
 The murderess will be taken from her cell at 6 o'clock and breakfast will be served to her at 9 o'clock. The Holy Communion will be administered by Rev. Jones, of tho Methodist Episcopal church. Soon after she will be marched to the scaffold.
 She will be the first woman ever hanged in this county.
 The fact of Governor Beavers refu sal to grant a further respite was communi- cated to Mrs. Whitcling. She received the news calmly, and talked without emotion of her coming death, remarking |: II go to the gallows with the same feel ing that would go to freedom"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Spouttng Natural Gas.

DANBURY, June 24.-Natural gas has been struck in full flow at Pompuaug valley by the company which has been boring for oil or coal. A week ago the drill broke off and in order to remove the broken part it was necessary to re- move tho piping, and when about 1000 feet had been taken out. there came a rush of oily water which gave every in- dication of pure oil at a greater depth. When the drill was removed a spout of almost pure oil followed, and then came 8 rush of gas which has since poured in 8 steady stream.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
CATHOLIC CENTENNIAL REUNION.
The Bounding Of the Archdtocese of Bal
 timore to Be Celebrated.

BALTIMORE, June 24.-A centennial reunion of Catholic societies and Catho- lie laity will be held at Bay Ridge, Md, on Thursday, July II, to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the found- ation of the archdiocese of Baltimore which event also marks the centennial anniversary establishment of tho Catho- lie hierarchy of the United States.
 The reunion has the hearty approba- tion of Cardinal Gibbons. Among the attractions already provided are an ora tion by Charles J. Bonaparte and grand sacred concert by chorus of over 100 picked voices from the various Catholic church choirs. under the leadership of Professor F. X. Hale, accompanied by the Naval Academy orchestra. The pro- ceeds of the reunion will be given to St. Mary's Female Orphan asylum and tho Dolan Children's Aid society.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Threads Made of stone.

Fibers of unequaled fineness. useful for scientific purposes, can now be made by melting rock crystal in an oxy-hydrogen jet and drawing it into threads, then drawing these threads ineo the finest fibers by attaching them to the tail of an arrow, which Is shot from a cross bow Threads of less than 1-1O, GOO of an inch are produced. and they are stronger than steel. Their ends cannot be traced with a microscope,- and are certainly less than a millionth of an inch in diameter, Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
A Retroactive Customs Seizure.

OTTAWA, Ont, June 24.-The custom officer at Montreal has seized St, ,O0O worth of vacuum oil imported from the United States for alleged undervaluation. The officer allowed the importation to go on until a large quantity had accumu- lated and then made the seizure. It Is believed that he has got himself into trouble. Tho case has been laid before the government here, and an investiga- ton has been ordered into the methods adopted by the officer to enrich the ex- chequer at the expense of the American exporter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
INTERESTING MI1NEssEA
Their Tsstimony VVill Relisvo chs Monotony Of tho Com m ission.

LONDON, Juno 24.-Timothy Harring- ton, M. F., and Thomas Sexton, lord mayor of Dublin. will testify before the Parneu commission this week. At the request of MT. Parnell. Mir. Michael Davitt will not give his testimony until tho defence closes. Sir Charles Russell will ask the court to permit MT. Davitt to make an address in his own behalf before he gives his testimony. Mr. Day. lit proposes to show that government employees planned dynamite outrages and put them into effect.
 James McDermott, who Is residing at Hamburg, has offered to appear before the commission and disclose intrigues of government agents and give proofs of their connivance at outrages. MT. Par nell, however, is averse to treating with McDermott. Counsel for the Times will recall MT. Parnell, and will also re- examine Le Caron in rebuttal
 Tho closing speech for the defense has been assigned to MT. Asquith.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Photoxra aphic Phonogrnph.

An invention, which has already been foreshadowed is reported from Mexico By speaking in a photophone transmitter which consists of highly polished dia phragm, reiecting ray of light, this I'd, is set into vibration and q photograph is made of it on travelling band of paper If the image of this photographic tracing is projected by means of an electric ar or oxyhydrogen light upon a soleniul receiver. the original speech Is the, heard.-Exchange.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
The Fireworks Fire in Boston.

BOSTON, June 24.-The insurance on tho building at the corner of Sumner and Hawley streets, which was burned Friday night, is S50,o00, Heyer Brothers insur- ance, Is S53,000, and c. A. Browning & Go. carried S50,Os0 Charles A. Gage, who fell from a third-story window, is still alive and Is doing well, although his condition is serious. The body of the boy at the city undcrtakers is burned beyond recognition. and has not been positively identified, but is probably that of John Edward Anderson, aged 16 years, who was employed by Heyer Brothers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Fears of Foul Play.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn, June 24-A. 0. Green, agent for the Jenny Electric Light company of Indianapolis, Ind. who has made Fayetteville his headquarters for the past year, left here about ten days ago with $3,OO0 in money on his person to go to Indianapolis. Telegrams re- ceived reveal the fact that he has not yet arrived at his destination. Much anxiety is felt here, as 1t is believed he has been foully dealt with.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
MORE BODIES AT JOHNSTOWN.
Decrease in the Number Of Person
 Receiving Assistance.

ReceIvinS Ass fstance.
 JoHNsTowN, Pa., June 24.-According to the weekly report of Col. J. l.. Spang- Ter, of the commissary department, 30,OOO people are still being fed here by the state, reduction of 3,500 during tho week.
 Town Clerk Pfaar, of Cambria borough has just completed a list showing that just In that place alone 325 houses have been entirely swept away. Not even trace of them can be found.
 Two women, a child and Chinaman were discovered by some of the many visitors who rambled over the ruins,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
A Black Eye for the Cotton Oil Trust.

NEW ORLEANS, Juno 24.-Judge Fighter, in the civil district court has granted a motion on behalf of the state to make perpetual the injunction re- straining the Cotton Oil trust from exer- cising any of the privileges and fran chises of a corporation within the state. The application for a receiver was de- niad
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Heavy Rains stop Travel.

RoxBURY, N. Y., June 24.-Heavy rains of late have caused streams in Delaware county to be very high. A dam on 8 branch of the Delaware river gave way, and the result vas a small flood here about. A torrent of water carried away small bridge on the Ulster and Della ware railroad. Travel was resumed after some hours, and trains arc running on time apain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
IS THIS fl GLASS 1RUSTp
The United Glass Company Files its Ger.
 tincnts Of Incorporation.


 SYRACUSE, N. Y,, June 24.-The certifl- cate of incorporation of the United Glass company has been filed with the county clerk here. The company's capital stock Is to be $1, 100000. Its main office Is to be in Syracuse. Tho purpose is to unite under one management all of the glass factories of the country.
 The incorporators and trustees are Owen E. Frazee, of Canastota; William Wilcox and Charles H. Wilcox of North Lansing; Martin Delony and Henry J.. Buckingham, of Utica; George H. Potter, George F. Monroe and Lucas P. Mars day, of Bernard's bay; Nehemiah Ryder, of Dewitt; William N. Noble, Benjamin A. Slocum and Deforest William, of Ithaca, and Oliver A. Hess. of Oneida.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
From the wnshsub to Luxury.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 24.-A Mrs. Shores, of Jackson county. Tenn, has received legacy of slO0,O0O from her father, whom she had not seen for many years. He did not live with her mother, but had been in business in Massachu- setts. The girl was washing clothes for 75 cents a day when appraised of her good fortuna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
nood ns Currency,

Before the establishment of the lank ei England, which event took place in the year 1884, legal tender money of England was fabricated out of wood. This instru- ment was called an exchange tally, and by virtue of it the holder was entitled to receive from the crown the value received thereon. says London Tid-Bits.
 It really consisted of one-half of four sided rod or staff. or which, when in it's entire stated, the sum 1t purported to represent was carved in transverse notches, varying in width for thousands, hundreds, scores, pounds, shfllings and pence.
 These signs were for the unlearned for the advantage of those who could opposite sides of the staff, and, finally, with knife and mallet the staff itself was split in two longitudinally.
 One half, called the tally or check. was given to the person for whose service 1t was intended; the other half, called the counter tally, was laid up In safe keeping until it's corresponding tally should be brought in by the person who had last given value for 1t.
 It's intrinsic value was, of course, only that of the wood of which 1t was com posed, but by representation 1t denoted large sums. It was current token of real money. and served actually to dis tribute 1t from man to man by this ex- change.
 The word "bill," which brings to us varied sensations, pleasurable or other wise, was no doubt obtained from the Norman-French word 'bille," which means staff.
 Bank post bills and bills of exchange in our own day came from the same wooden base, and soldiers arc said at this hour to be ''billeted," because formerly they rendered wooden "billes' or tallies to the victuallers upon whom they were quar- tered. In olden times officers of the army who were taken into the kings own pay were said to be put on the staff, that is, they were paid with exchequer tallies, or wooden money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
BASE BALL RECORD.
National League-Saturda

CLEVELAND. Cleveland ............& 2 O. New York ...........0 o o l. Base hits-New York. '; Cleveland. TO- Errors New York. :; Cleveland, 3. Batteries-Welch and Ewing, O'Drien and Zimmer.
 PTrTsBURo Pittsburg ............0 0 0 o. 0 Boston. ..............O o l. Base hits - Pttsburg. 5: Boston. 6. Errors Pittsburg. 2: Boston. 1. Batteries-Morris and Laeur, Clarkson and Bennett. Pttsburg ............0 0 o 0 O. Boston ...............2 o o 0 0 0 -4 Base hits-Ptta burg 5; Boston. g. Errors Rttsburg. 4; Boston. 3. Batteries-Galvin and Fields, Sowders and Ganxel
 INDIANApOLlS. I.,anapolis .........2 o o o. #sshtngton ..........0 0 5 O. { Base hits-Washington. ': Indianapolis. Il. Er- TOTS Washington. 0; Indianapolis. 8. Batteries Russie and Myers, Forson and Mack. Philadelphia. .......0 D l. Chicago. ..............2 ] o -k Base hits-Chicago. S. Philadelphia B. Errors Chicago. 3; Philadelphia. l. Batteries Bufhutou and Clements Tener and Farrell.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
A Dazzling Book of Prayer.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The wedding gift of Mrs. M. V. Dahlgreen to Miss Drexel, who will become her daughter in-law June 20, will be vellum- bound prayer-b book, beautifully illuminated. Tiffany has made tho cover a work of art. From the family jewels a lot of gems were taken, and cross, a crown and anchor diamonds, ruby and sapphires set into the covers. The clasps are similarly enriched.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24

Terry and w. T. Baggett, attorneys for Mrs. Hattie Delaro Barnes. have filed a demurrer to the complaintin the divorce suit instituted by William s. Barnes, son of Gen. Barnes. The ground upon which the demurrer is based Is that the complaint does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, and the dismissal of tho case Is prayed for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Killed by An Errant Bullet.

ST. LOUIS, June A.-William D. Yerby, a young unmarried bookkeeper, was ac- cidentally killed while in a car of the Olive street cable line yesterday. Police Officer Timothy Dolan's pistol fell from his holster as he was getting off the grip, and striking the pavement was dis head
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
PAP.1L CENSURE.
Archbishop Feehan Authorized to Con-
 demn the Clan.na.G Gael.

demn the Clan-na.Gael.
 LONDON, Jnne 24. A despatch from Rome to tho standard says:
 Archbishop Feehan, of Chicago, hay ing made q long report to the Vatican, through Cardinal Simeoni on the crim- inal acts of the Clan-na- Gacl, the Pope has given instructions that the faculty be granted tho Archbishop to tako what ever measures he may deem opportune to declare the Clan-na-Gaeli in opposition to the Church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
An Advance Agents Suicide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 24.-C. H. Gilbert, of Chicago, about 25 years old and claiming to be the advance agent of the Elsie Morell Dramatic company, committed suicide at the White hotel by taking an overdose of morphine. His dead body was found in his room at 5 o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
sickness Drove Her to Death.

SCHENECTADY, June 4.-Miss Mary Hughes, aged 22 committed suicide yes terday afternoon by hanging. She was unusually preposscssing, a general favor ite and made her homo with her sister, Mrs. Edward S. Page, wife of a draughts- man in the Schenectady Locomotive works. Her health had been poor for a year and she had suffered greatly from pains in the head. On moro than one occasion she had threatened suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
BLOWING BOULANGISrS.

They Abuse the Government ana Get
 into a Street Fight.
 PARIS, June 24.-The French ministers continue to be hostile to the Boulangist deputies. At a banquet given at Bren- jeres last night, which was attended by Deroulede, Laisant and other supporters of the general, the speakers attacked the government aed predicted it's downfall.
 At the conclusion of the banquet the Boulangists met their opponents in the street and there was rioting. M. De- roulede was arrested, but shortly after released
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Cadets of fhe Clmaa oF SDa

WASHINGTON, June 24-The first ap- pointments to cadetships at the Military academy for the class of 1894 have been made. Webster Forshay Moore of Gin cinnati, Ohio, and Michael Slattery of Otscgo Wis, are the lucky men,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24

The other night Deacon Franklin Dade, colored, a class leader in Mount Pisgah A. M. E. church, attended in the evening nmeetipg of the pastor and officers of that church, remaining there until about the hour of II. The deacon carried with him when he went to the church meeting a bag. In that bag were chickens. There were one cock, five hens, and number of little chicks lately matched. When Deacon Dade left the church he carried the bag with him.
 It was not yet midnight when the good deacon started hOmeward with his pleas ant burden. What visions may have come to him as he trudged along of chicken broiled and brown of chicken fried in creamy, golden gravy, of chicken pie deep and wide, will never perhaps be known, Whatever were those dreams they were rudely dissipated. Deacon Dade was stopped by q policeman.
 Officer Petritz was patroling his beat on k street when he met the deacon with the bag and chickens. The hour was late. and the officer, finding what tho The good man gave the explanation freely. He said he had bought the chickens of a white lady before going to the meeting, and was now taking them homo. The officer but laughed grimly. He did not believe the deacon would have ventured into his church with the chickens; he had heard legends of white ladies and pur. chases before. The deacon and his chickens were taken to tho station and locked up.
 This morning the facts were brought out. The deacon had told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but tho truth He had purchased the chickens of { white lady, had taken them to churct with him, and had brought them of safely. He was discharged d.-Washing, ton Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Killed Ills step-Father-in-La

NEW ORLEANS, La., June 24.-Near Conshaton. J. E. Skinner was shot and killed by J. T. Taylor a laborer on Skin- ner's plantation. Taylor recently mar shooting grew out of family quarrel. Taylor is in jail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
Killed by . Lightning Rolt-

CHAMDERsBURa, Pa, June 24.-Ben- jamin Morgan, n farmer, of Antrim town by lightning. Two of his horses were also killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-24
RUSSIA'S NEW NAVAL PARADE
Deer Island Tnken Possession or
 Grent Brttntn,s Detrimenf.

SHANGHAI, Juno 24.-Russia has oc- cupied Deer Island, in Corea, as a coal ing and naval depot. There is q Russian man-of-war there, and nobody Is allowed to land or leave without permit from the admiral.
 The possession of tho island gives Rus sia great advantage over England.