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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
PANsc-STRICkEN PASSENGERS.
Several Persons Injured in a Disastrous
 Railroad Collision.

GREENsByRG, Pa, DeA 5.-Several cars and an engine were wrecked near here by collision between freight train and an east-bound express on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
 Engineer Brown, of the freight train, had his legs broken, was cut on the side of tho head, and was in- jured seriously internally; Elmer Myers, fireman on the freight, was fatally scalded; Engineer Daily, of the day express, was terribly burned and will probably die; George Gray, fireman was badly crushed, but may live; Baggage ge-maserBurkholder was badly bruised. Geo Sager passenger, Lan- caster, head badly cut; Samuel Flor, Philadelphia, deep cut on head and face; Dr. Kline, Greensburg, slightly injured. The passengers were panic stricken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
AN INSURANCE BOOM.
Property Owners in Massachusetts Towns
 Increase Their Policies.

Increase Their Policies.
 BosToN, Dec. 5.-The big fires in this city and Lynn has aroused property hold CTS to the necessity of carrying full line of insurance. This is true gen erally, but is especially noticeable in this city and in shoe towns like Haver- hill and Marlboro From Haverhill ono agent reports S33.0UO insurance, written for shoe manufacturers the day after the Lynn fire. Another $745, ,00O was placed during the progress of the Lynn fire.
 In Haverhi1l alone during the past few days upwards of SlOO,OOO new insur- ance has been taken out. In Lynn as well as in this city adjusted losses are being for the most part promptly paid, especially by the old line companies.
 There is of necessity much difficulty in making adjustments, the losses being so large in amount and multifarious ill character, but the work in Lynn and Boston is progressing favorably.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Thurman Encineerin- the Scheme c.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 5.-The meeting or conference between the remaining clubs of the American Association on the question of the proposed amalga nation with the Players League, was held at the law office of Allen w. Thur man, who is engineering the scheme from legal standpoint Owing to the illness of Mrs. Won der Ahe, Mr. Von der Ahe was not present. Wha was done at the meeting has not yet been made public
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Meeting of tho Fishery Association.

BOSTON, Dec. 5.-The annual meeting of the National Fishery Association was held here, President Babson, of Gloucester, in the chair. Every branch of the fishery interest throughout the country was represented. Questions of interest to them were discussed, and q sories of resolutions was debated and finally laid on the table to come up again at a meeting to be held in New York next month. Representatives of the press were excluded from the meet ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
His Electrical Death POstDoncd

BROOKLYN, Dec. 5.-Counsel for Charles McElvaine, who was convicted of the murder of Christian NJ. Luca, and who was to be executed by cleo .tricity at Sing Sing between Decem Der 9th and 16th, has filed notice of ap- peal to tho Court of Appeals which stays the execution without an order from one of the judges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Doctors in a Shooting Affray.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 5.-Dr. J. D. S. Davis and Dr. w. Locke Chew had . dispute at meeting of the Med ical Society regarding the treat ment of kidney diseases. The argu- ment became so warm that the two men when they met on the street, after the meeting, renewed it in front of the Metropolitan Hotel, when Davis shot Chew, fatally wounding him. Both are young men and highly successful prac- titioners. Davis is in the hands of the Sheriff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
A Female EorSer ArreSte.i.

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.-Mrs. Ella c. White, wanted in Elmira, N. Y., for forgery to the amount of S25, 900, was arrested here and left for Elmira in charge of Sheriff Cassad of Chemung County, New York. She had been living in this city under an assumed name for several months, and speculated a great deal in bucket shops and on tho Board of Trade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Fire Underwriters DiSband.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 5.-The fire un- derwriters hero have decided to dis band All the insurance companies were represented and they have been quarreling for some time. They will now act independently. It is proba ble that the two companies known as the Salvage Corps will also be disbanded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Great Storm on Lake Ontario.

northeast gale, accompanied by blind ing snow storm, has prevailed on Lake Ontario for two days The schooner Kate left Charlotte Monday afternoon laden with 300 tons of coal for the Bay of Quinte, and fears are expressed for her safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Shot h1a ComDanion.

OWEN SOUND, Ont, Dec. 5.-Whfle William Kennedy and Hiram Lymp- burner were hunting in the woods the former saw what he supposed to be through the back, and killing him all most instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
THREE MEN KILLED.
Knocked Under the Wheels of a Freigh
 Train at NyilkesDarre.

Train at Nyil>esbarre.
 WILKESBARRE, Pa., Dec. 5.-Three men were killed here yesterday in Q railroad accident which occurred at the Hazle street depot of tho Jersey Central railroad.
 Four mon were standing between the two tracks awaiting train for Ashley, where they were employed in the machine shops. The passenger and a freight train pulled up to the depot about the same time. Just as the mon were about to board tie train pro- jecting timb from a freight car struck them and knocked them under the wheels, and three were killed outright.
 The names of the killed are: Eenja- min Polline, John Brandt and Michael Zeclcki. Tho latter was q Polander. Conrad Ernest was fatally injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
DAMAGE AT LONG BRANCH.
The Iron Pier Undermined and Slightly
 Ilrn San lr1

The Iron Pier Undermined and Slightly
 Drawn Seaward.
 LoNG BRANCH, N. J., Dec. 5.-High tides have undermined the iron pier to such an extent that it rests upon the concrete bulkhead that protected it on the shore end. Superintendent Taylor is repairing it with wooden piling. The damage cannot be ascertained.
 The outer end of the pier was drawn seaward by the high tide and the mass i've structure broke off the abutment, which is four feet thick, to the surface of the sand. The waves have made a gap back of the ruins almost to Ocean avenue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Less Show in tho Churches,

BOSTON, Dec. 5.-J. M. Buckley, edi- tor of the "Christian Advocate,' in ad- dressing tho Evangelical Alliance, spoke of the needof less showiness and moro earnestness in the churches. He leplored the growth of secret vices Among the sons of the wealthy, and the increase of moderate drinking among church members. Deacon Camp, of New Britain, Conn.,: Rev. Dr. John l.. Phillips, of Philadelphia, and Frank Russell, D. D., also spoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
An Abscopdtns Hotel Keeper.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., Dec. 5.-The business portion of Niagara Falls was greatly agitated when it was learned that Hope McIntire proprietor of tn 0 Waverly Hotel had absconded, leaving his wife and debts amounting to over 5,OO2. McIntire's whereabouts are un- known, although it is generally be- lieve that he is in New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
The Boss Pitcher Will Not Sign.

! SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec. 5.--On reaching here Kelly tried to get John Clarkson's signature but without success, as Clark son wants more money than the Brotherhood offers him, and besides had not much faith in the financial success of the scheme. Kelly offered from $500 out of his own pocket to sign, but CIarkson refused.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Narrow Escape on a Hudson River Boat.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Shortly after the steamer Newburgh had left her dock in this city for Newburgh fire was discov- cred in her hold Tho vessel was has tily put into dock at the foot of West 5Sth street, and her thirty passengers and cargo of freight transferred to a ug-boat The passengers were badly frightened, but none of them was in jured The fire was soon gotten under control.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Irving to Avert Strikes.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-Representa- tives of the Green Glass Workers, the Flint Glass Workers and the Glass Manufacturers Association held a con- ference here over the question of stop- ping the numerous strikes of green glass blowers. who object to non-u union men being employed at some of the fur naces. No settlement of the question has vet been reached.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Heavy Snowstorms in Austria.

VIENNA, Dec. 5.-The heavy snow- storms which have prevailed through out Austria for the past three days have caused total suspension of railway traffic. Vienna is completely snow bound, and provisions are becoming scarce and dear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Sixteen Years in State Prison.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Henry Morgen- wick the German painter who was last week convicted of manslaughter in shooting and killing his stepson. John Kerchner, on August 12, has been sen- fenced to State prison for 16 years and II months
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
cratuiatcn by EInperor William.

BERLIN, Dec. 5.-The Emperor has sent telegrams to Emin and Stanley ex- pressing his sympathy with them in all that they have undergone and congrat- ula ting them upon the ending of their dangerous journey, concluding by wei coming them back to civilization and tn eir hOmeS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
The Lewis Cox < Co.,, Assignment.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-The judge ment creditors of Lewis s. Cox & Co.,, have recorded a general assignment to Ezekiel Hum, Jr. They will take no further steps until they receive official notice of MT. Singerlys iniunc tion pro- ceedings. They will then be ready to argue the question in court, and upon the decision will depend future litiga- tiOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
House Committee on Rules.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The Commit on Rules of the House of Represent atives will be announced to-day. It is stated unoilicially that the committee will consist of Messrs Reed, Mckinley, Cannon, Carlisle and Randall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Two Deaths on the Rail.

ELKToN, Md, Dec. 5.-Willianl Heath. track walker. was killed near North East by wrecking train on the Phila- delphia, Wilmington t& Baltimore road. Aaron Winslow, colored, was found dead on the railroad near Bacon Hill. He was killed by a train in the night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Opening of a New Railroad,

EAsToN, Md, Dec. 5.-The first train on the Baltimore & Eastern Shore Rail- road was run yesterday between St. Michaels and Easton. Two trains each way between these points are scheduled to run daily.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Ear IYOn Business Brisk.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-At the meet ing of the Eastern Bar Iron Association hero business "as reported good, and it was decided not to change prices at present. Another meeting will be held December 20.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Stanley at ISagan OyO.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-A despatch has been received from Zanzibar announcing that Stanley has arrived at Ragamoyo. He is pretty badly fatigued, and shows, plainly, the worry and suffering he has undergone.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
The souadron of Evo, utiop.

BosToN, Dec. 5.-The Squadron o1 Evolution will probably not finish coal, ing, etc., In time to sail before Saturday morning. The officers attended grand ball at the Navy Yard last evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Ice in the Kennebcc.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec 5.-The Kennebeo froze over from Augusta to Merry Meet ing Bay last night, and it is closed to navigation. The ice is firm and solid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05

PLATTsBURG, N. 1., Dec. 5.-The weather throughout Northern Now York is intensely cold. At several places in the Adirondacks the thermom- eter registers from 10 to 16 degrees be- low zero. Saranac Lake is frozen over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Failure of n Boston Banking Firm.

BOSTON, Dec. 5.-Driscoll & Powers, bankers and stock brokers, 80 Devon shire street, have made an assignment to G. H. Perry, of Perry & Perry. The office of the firm is besieged with cred itoxS. ...x...
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
For the Dead Firemen's Families.

BOSTON, Dec. 5.-The general fund for the benefit of the families of the firemen who perlshed in the recent fire here now amounts to $5,975.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
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I N R I N G s

You will find at our store some elegantly set DIAMONDS, RUBIES, SAPPHIRES, BOOKSTORES, CABINETS, PEARLS, EMERALDS, TURQUOIS. INTAGLIO, ONYX and CAMEO. ONE THOUSAND PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. The Finest Line in the City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Suits at $2.50
Reefing Jackets.

We have them for wear at $500 for good one or sig co for an extra nice one. Boys s4 to $6 50; can be worn over the coat or not according to the weather. They will keep the cold out and are not in the way as overcoats and ulsters often are.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-05
Warm Winter Caps 25c Each,

Mems Heavy Underwear 5oc-bang up, good article. Working Shirts, Overalls, Jumpers, Jackets, Etc Buck Gloves and Mitts soc to $1, Plymouth made, hand sewed, warm and durable. You will find your money will go a long ways toward clothing yourself and boys if you pur-
 hase of a
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
EQUAL RIGHTS.

Organization OF an Association That
win Labor In the Interests OF Women.
The Equal Rights Association met for
definite organization last Tuesday at the
residence Of Mrs. A. ID. Langstah Ind the
following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. l.. Meriwether; vice
president, Mrs. Bolton Smith; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. NJ. G. Aiken; record
ing secretary, Mrs. A. d. LangstaGi treas
urcr. Miss l.. Iandrum.
Mr.. Smith was called upon for a shor,
address, and he responded to the call in u
most acceptable manner.
A committee of thrco was then APP
pointed TO procure hall for a series OF
lectures, one Of which will be given during
the present week. and committee Of five
was appointed TO solicit contributions for
the payment OF hall.
The membership at tie time Of meeting
registered thirty.six adherents, which
number has since increased TO iorty.fiye,
At the next meeting, which will take
place nj Mrs. Iangstairs residence, No. ~
/ Court street, Tuesday. May %, at pm,
/ a date will be given for tho first lecture
after tho report Of both committees shall
have been considered.
Mrs. Meriwethcr is suggested rs oratoi
for the occasion, and !, shall be her pur'
pose TO treat the subject in its entirety
Those who are acquainted with this lady
logical reasoning can assure themselves o
pleasure In store.
There will be no price Of admission, an,
all, be they Interested In, indifferent q
or opposed 10 the measure, are cordial!
invited 10 attend.
Definite announcement will be made Of
Wednesday morning.
NJ. @. AIKEN,
l,orrcspondiny Seeretarv
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
A BRIDGE AT NEW ORLEANS.
The Matter Discussed and Opposed by
River Men.

River Men.
New ORLEANS. La, May 27.--A confer
ence between the members OF the Missis-
sippi River Commission and the repre-
sentatives OF Railroad and steamboat inter
ests, was held today at the office OF Capt,
Kingman, United States Engineer corps,
relative to the proposed bridging oil tile
Mississippi at New Orleans.
Capt. ID. b. Wood, chairman OF the Ex-
ecutive Committee on tho Improvement OF
Western Waterways, and Capt. John W.
Bryant, secretary. called upon the COM
mission and presented TO Gen. Comstock
copy Of the call just issued for River
Convention to be held at Cincinnati Sep
TENDER A and 5. The members OF the
commission were invited to be present at
the meeting.
Gen. Comstock stated that the Commits
sion simply desired to hear argument in
reference TO the location OF bridge above
the city and not upon the question OF
spans; whether the bridge above the city
will be advantageous or dsadvantageous
| is all they desire to hear. lie called for
papers or argument in favor OF or against
the bridge.
Capt Bryant, rs spokesman for the
steamboat interests, then spoke in oppose
ton TO a bridge above the city. He said
ii there is TO be bridge here II should be
located below the city, where 1t will be
least in the way Of commerce, but II placed
above the city that it have at least one
channel span OF not less than 200 feet in
the clear and that IL be not less than nine
ty-ive feet high above extreme high
water.
Capt. Thomas p. feathers said that the
bridge must be high. Some boats arc lis
feet high. He knew OF instances where
steamboats, on the Mississippi, for instance
the Government boat, which carries the
river commission, could not pass under
the bridge at Cairo during high water.
Capt. John A. Stevenson, OF the Mis-
sss.ppi Valley Transportation Company
remarked that the bridge should be built
below the city, us all big tows stop beforC
reaching the lower landings. No matte
how wide the spans are there is Away
danger OF collision when a largo TOW
comes along. The railroads had no in
terest, whether. tho bridge be above or be
low New Orleans, but they do believe tina
a bridge would be of incalculablc value 4
this city, in commercial sense.
Capt John A. Woods, OF Pittsburg. ad
dressed the commission in regard TO wreck
OF coal bargcs, which abound in the rive
from Baton Rouge down. He asked tina
Congress be urge. TO make an appropria
ton for clearing We river OF these wrecks
The commission adjourned.
The next meeting will be held in Me-
, York on June 20.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
COTTON.

Receipts continue small, only IS bales
having arrived yesterday against 3is bales
on same day last year. Tho local market
continues quiet, the sales were 300 bales all
taken by spinncrs. Total receipts are now
100. PA bales and shipments for same time
GIG. 100 bales. The stock on hand amounts
TO 1882 bales AZ New Orleans spots are
quiet and easy; at Liverpool quiet, and at
New York firm. Futures declined TO ?
points at Liverpool, TO points at New
York. aud At New orleans old crop months
declined point and new crop months adj
vanccd point. Nothing Of interest has
developed In the general cotton market, n
slightly weaker tendency prevailing.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
A Isrrlnr RnIn.ierm.

QUiSoY, ILL.,, May 27.-A terrific wind
and rainstorm passed over this vicinity
yesterday afternoon. This storm was
cyclonic in lis nature and considerable
damage was done. The black. funnel
shaped clouds swept at furious rate from
northwest TO southeast, descending TO tho
earth at irregular intervals. Several
houses were unroofcd and trees wero
pulled up by the roots. The full forced tho
storm struck n cemetery in the southern
part Of the city aud nearly every monu.
mont In the grounds was demolished. So
far no loss Of life or serious injury has
been reported.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

but many aspiring orators were cut short
by the announcement that the time Tor ad-
journing had arrived. Twice was the
time extended but at the end the matter
was still as mixed as before, and cries oil
Question" tAHstion," assailed the
moderator at EVERY hand.
Finally the motion was put and each
side In voting used its lung power to such
good effect thatthe moderator was unable
to decide which hid won the fight. The
voters were asked TO stand and 1t was
counted; 1893 yaes and so nays. .,
''The motion is carried, announced the
moderator, and DR.. Crosby got up IRON
his seat and left the church before the
meeting adjourned.
The session win continue tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28

closing the checks, that the sum will prove
'but the nucleus Of an institution which
shallbe Of great and lasting benefit TO the
city," 1t should now be an easy matter
for the library trustees to obtain from. the
citizens Of Memphis sum equally aslarge,
in order that library worthy Of the city
shall be provided. It would DO work OF
supererogation to set forth the advantages
Of such library, and nobody In Memphis
should consider himself too poor to assist
in increasing the fund.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-28
again, and, covering, her face with her
hands. burst into tears. Nothing could

again. and. covering, her face with her
hands, burst into tears. Nothing couid
induce her to answer another question.
The colored man, Jim Bush, was then
Asited by the reporter. He was stretched
NJ length ON the bed in the cage. lie IS
black negro, about forty-fve years old, hve
feet eight inches in hight, slim built and
wears a scrubby whlsker His eyes are
dim and watery and his face generally mas
a yillainous appearance. lie was wen
dressed, but he is Of the greasy, cornheid
style of darby, and the exudations oil MS
shiny skin filled the room with the NOISE
some odor OF woodpecker's nest.
"Jim. you're in q bad box, said the
reporter, land you might just as well tell
alt about it, first as last. Those people
from Mississippi will soon DO here after
YOU and you will be in great luck II some
where on the way back you are not strung
up. How did you come to run oil Win
the girl2' ~ nh.
"Boss. didn't run of. No, didn't.
Her brother sent her money to come on,
and he hired me TO come on, also. was
going to work for him, and was taking the
girl along. don't think they ought TO
hang me. / think they ought to give me
q show. Let them send for her brother;
he'll come and tell the way 1t was. was
only helping the girl" -,
"But she says that you was too familiar
with her last night-that you took liberties
that are not customary or tolerable between
negroes and white women. How is THAR
"If she says 80, Boss, she sho' tells VIVA
is not so. Inever had nuthin' to do will
her in my life. No, sir. never. II sh'
says so she sho' is trying to get me int
trouble, and ought not to do it. ! don,
think they ought to hang me. l don
think they ought"
He was very much exercised for lear n
would DO hung up on sight.
In the evening second telegram wa
received from the Mississippi authorize
TO the effect that there was no charg
against the girl, but to hold the man on
charge OF larceny. The girl was turned on
and escorted to the train by Officer Hurst
She had ticket to Little Rock, but n
money. The officer took her to the trai
and arrived at the depot few minutes to
late. She came back to the station-hous
and spent the night.
The Mississippi authorities arc locke
for today.