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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
uNREcoNsTRUcTED GEN. RossER.
He Is Tired of Gettysburg Reunions and
 Blue and Gray Love Feasts

He Is Tired of Gettysburg Reunions and
 Blue and Gray Love Feasts
 BALTIMORE, Feb 23-The annual reunion and banquet of the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in the state of Maryland was held last night in this city Many distinguished ex-Confe le-ates were present, among them Gems. Wade Hampton, M c. Butler, A. H. Coiquitt, George H. Stewart, c. M. Wilcox, F. Nj. D. Young, Bradley T. Johnson, T. L. Roper and Charles E. Hooker.
 The annual address was delivered by Gen. Thomas l.. Rosser, and his remarks were re- ceived with the greatest enthusiasm. lie said it was his purpose to show that the reason the south was able to maintain an unequal coIn- bat against the north for four years and why the south was victorious ill every battle III Virginia from first to last and finally yielded only to starvation. was the fact, and is still the fact, that southern gentleman can whip q Puritanical Yankee every time. And am prepared to convince poor old, soured, decrepit, politically disappointed, blood thirsty Sherman and the blatant, big mouthed Foraker that this declaration Is absolutely true" he said.
 II am tired of Gettysburg reunions and blue and gray love feasts which politicians are holding,' said he, "while old Sherman threatens in his Old Shady stories and others dare to call the loyal citizens of the south traitors. I feel that am, and believe that every brave Confederate soldier living to-day is more loyal to the constitutional government of the new United States than the rank and file of the Grand Army of the Republic tso calledD, and I believe that we are more loyal to the flag of the new Union than they.
 'This banner (waving Confederate battle flag, under which we so gloriously fought, is now the badge of our loyalty to ourselves. This is the cross which we bore with a courage, patience and fortitude which en- titles every brave, true and tried Confederate soldier to wear patriots immortal crown"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
CONDENSED NEWS.

Among the familiar figures of six day go as you please events who are participating in an affs ir of that kind in San Francisco are told Sport" Campana, of Bridgeport, Conn., i; Hart, Moore, Vint and Taylor.
 As result of the recent misunderstanding between Professor Bowen and the young lady pupils Bordentown Female college is now entirely deserted, save by the professor and his family.
 The directors of the West Jersey railroad have declared semi-annual dividend of 3L per cent, and the West Jersey and Atlantic declares 2111 per cent.
 The Standard Oil company has bought out the interests of Joshua Rhodes, J. J. Wander grift and others, the last of the independent tion was S173,OOO, and gives the Standard company the lease on 40, 900 acres additional territory.
 George W. Childs, Philadelphia's philanthro- pist editor, has gone to Washington to officiate as godfather to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Pedrosa, of the Spanish legation.
 The recently organized Belmont Driving club, with capital of 1000, through Col Loudon Snowdon has purchased the buildings, race track and seventy-one acres of ground in Lower Merion township, Montgomery county, Pa. heretofore known as Belmont Park.
 Edward w. Woodruff, who was secretary of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail- road under the Ives and Stayner regime, has been arrested at his home in Newark, N. J., and taken to police headquarters.
 President Cleveland signed the territorial bill at il o'clock, and the announcement was made in the afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
MORROW'S VISIT TO HARRISON.
He Was Royalty Entertained, but Left
 No Wiser Than He Came.

He Was Royalty Entertained, but Left
 No Wiser Than He Came.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Representative Morrow, of California, who has returned from Indianapolis, says that he does not know any more about the cabinet than he did be- fore he left Washington. He does not speak with authority, but he thinks only four mem- bers of the cabinet are absolutely settled. These are Blaine, Windom, Wanamaker and Noble.
 The remaining places, he thinks, will not be filled until after the arrival of Gen. Harrison in Washington, and consultation with the leading Republicans at the capital.
 He thinks the Pacific coast will have rep resentative, but he does not know for certain, and could not discover who the man will be, if one is selected.
 When reference was made to the reports from Indianapolis that Mir. Morrow looked sad and anxious when he went into the liar rison house and wore bright smile when he came away, the handsome gentleman from California said: That was a dinner smile; there wasn't anything of political significance about it. When went up to Gen. Harrison's house I was hungry, tired and cross. The general gave me a tip top dinner, one of the best ever had, of chicken pie and beefsteak, and was as comfortable as a king when l left him. It was not what he said to me, but what he gave me to eat, that made me appear chaerful ''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Tennessee Prison Horrors.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 23.-The legislature re- gently received from the minority of the com mittee to visit the branch prisons a report denouncng all the branch prisons as ''hell holes of rage, cruelty, despair and vice." and the whole branch prison system ''horror and shame upon the state" The convicts were not properly housed fed or clothed. The bedding was filthy beyond description and insufficient The mode of punishment by a heavy leather strap was brutal and debas- ing. Prisoners were overworked and pun tshed for failure to perform allotted tasks, even if sick, and were often forced to sleep in wet clothes. The law requires the secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer to visit the prisons once year. This they have never done. The committee closes by saying: "A man goes into one of these branches bad and comes out worse, being both revengeful and defiant" It recommends the abolition of the entire system
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
A PugiliSt;c Pastor.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 23.-Rev. W. $. Ram sey, pastor of the First African church, spent a day behind the bars of the city prison. Ramsey was fined S25 by the mayor and was also required to give bonds in two eases, one for assault and battery and the other for dis turbing public worship. Ramsey is pastor of the most tony colored church in the town. Ramsey had intimation that the conference which met at his church intended to request his resignation, and he made up his mind not to be busted. In the row that followed Ram sey dealt Deacon Webb stinging blow in the face. Then he returned to the pulpit and reopened the Holy Book. Webb again de- manded that the conference be called to order. Ramsey rushed from the pulpit and advanced upon Webb with uplifted gavel in his hand. The police. removed Ramsey from the church and harmony was restored
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
ICE SKATING RACES.
The Eonolues~yyin the Money, but Fail
 to Appear in the Afternoon.

NEwBuRGH, Feb. 23-The third annual skating contests for the amateur champion ship of America were he'd on Lake Muchat- tos, on the Hudson. An elliptical third of mi.e track was measured off by the city surveyor.
 The races were held under the auspices of the National Skating Association of America. The banks of the lake were crowded all day with the many admirers of the Donohue family of champion skaters. All the spec tators were kept off the ice for fear of its breaking through.
 The first event, the 220 yard race, was skated straightaway. Tim Donohue, Jr., M. A. C., won in 2O1s sec., Elmer Simpson, of Newburgh, getting second medal and the champion, Joe Donohue, third.
 The second race was five miles, and Joe Donohue again won the championship medal, his time being IS min. A sec., young Tim Donohue getting second medal and Elmer Simpson third.
 The one milo and ten mile races were not skated until the evening, as the sun had made the ice very soft The former event a grand contest, but the absenc. of the Dono- hue boys, who did not care to risk defeat on the rough track, was a source of regret. The starters were H. B. Mosier, of Fishkil; Joseph Welsh, of Newburgh; A. Lappe, Van Cort- land, and Elmer Simpson, Newburgh Mosier won by two feet in 3:3S14, Simpson second and Lappe third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Strong Secession Talk.

HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 23.-During debate on the address, in reply to speech from the throne, Dr. Mckay spoke tauntingly of the governments silence on the question of seces- sion from Canada, and asked why the opening speech contained no reference to the subject. Messrs. Weeks and Frazer, government sup porters, said that they were not surprised at the governments silence in view of the ad- verse vote of the people in the Dominion cleo tions which followed some months after the repeal of the party's triumph at the polls. MT. Weeks said that the government could hardly ignore the result of the Dominion election, and that there should be little hope of the success of any demands under such circum- stances.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
A JACK THE FIREBUG.
Mysterious Incendiarism Which Terrifies
 Pennsylvania Farmers.


 HARRISBURG, Feb. 23-The mysterious destruction of barns and other building near the York boundary line continues and the widest conStelnation exists among the farm CTS whose property has not already been swept away by fire.
 There has been no conhagration in York for several days, but the adjoining county of Adams and parts of Maryland have been in- vaded by the incendiary, or incendiaries, who, by the use of a chemical compound, consist ing ofApowder and some unknown substance, have levelled from fifteen to twenty buildings to the ground and destroyed much live stock. AS the case in York county, owners informed that their property has been singled out for destruction, and in few days they see their barns consumed by fire. A storekeeper residing near the residence of Senator Martin, of Adams county, has just been notified to remove the contents of the store, as the building will be burned, and, knowing how faithfully threats have been carried out, he is momeAtarily expecting the loss of his property.
 The fires are generally ascribed to one man supposed to have mania for burning build ings. Dr. Bussy, the son of an ex-senator, was arrested recently on suspicion of having been responsible for the fires, but the almost universal belief in the locality in which he resides is that he has been wrongfully ac- cuSed,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
TO TRAVEL IN ROYAL STATE.
The Harrisons Will Be WhirIed to Wash
 ington fin an Oriental Palace.

The Harrisons Will Be WhirIed to Wash
 ington fin an Oriental Palace.
 PITTSBURG, Feb. 23.-Car No. 12O of the Pennsylvania road known as President Rob erts' car, which has been in the Altoona shops two weeks, has been placed at the disposal of President-elect Harrison and family, and will be used by them on their journey from Indi- annapolis to Washington. The car left Altoona last night for Indianapolis. It has been en- tirely refitted and is the most luxuriously furnished car on the road. It is sixty-three feet long, and is divided into four compart- ments: kitchen, dining room, sleeping apart ment and parlor. The parlor is fourteen feet in length, carpeted with the finest of Wilton, and furnished with reclining chairs, hand somely carved and upholstered in brocaded wine colored plush. The sleeping room is furnished ill oak, and contains bed, sta tionary washstand and private closets
 It is handsomely curtained and furnished with brass, oxidized silver and nickel trim mings. The dining room is furnished in wal nut, and the kitchen, which is thoroughly equipped, is furnished in hard wood. Through out electric bells are placed in convenient locations The car will be heated by steam, and the system of ventilation is absolutely perfect. The platforms are so arranged as to allow the members of the distinguished party to view the scenery without suffering discom- fort. Inside rich curtains and handsome brass and nickel trimmings make it appear a veritable Oriental palace on wheels
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
The Will Stands.

DOVER, N. H., Feb. 23.-The jury in the Barker will case returned verdict sustaining the will. The estate is valued at $1 ,O0O, ,00O. The testator stipulated in his will that his son Hiram should receive 5000 a year until death, provided he does not become intoxi- cated in ten years. He may draw S250, ,00O and a like amount every succeeding ten years, but that in case he gets intoxicated, he loses all. The son contested the will on the ground that his father was unduly prejudiced against him on the question of his drinking, and that he was mentally incapacitated al the time of making the will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Y. M. c. A. State Convention.

WATERFOWL, N. Y., Feb. 23.-At the con- vention of the Young Mems Christian asso- citations in this city Professor A. G. Hopkins, of Hamilton college, read a paper on the awakened general interest in the promotion of personal purity and how best to meet the added responsibility it places upon the people. c. B. Hurlburt, secretary of the state com mittee in Kansas, spoke of the work in the junior department, and Dr. F. H. Bartlett, of New York, read a paper showing how the physical department could be made most healthful to the associations This was fol lowed by conversation on various subjects, conducted by Lucien c. Warner, of Harlem. The attendance has been largely increased
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
DYNAMITE IN A UNIVERSITY.
Ex-Congressman Hubbard's Son Seriously
 Iniured-Students to Be Expelled.

Ex-Congressman Hubbard's Son Seriously
 Injured-Students to Be Expelled.
 MDDLETowN, Conn, Feb 23.-A serious accident resulted from the celebration of Washington's birthday at Wesleyan univer sity. Some one smuggled dynamite bomb into the North college, and at midnight the missile was exploded on the fourth story with noise that shook the walls of the building. The flying fragments shattered doors and windows and tore hole down through the floor, knocking off several yards of the plas tering.
 N. c. Hubbard, of the class of '92, son of ex- Congressman Hubbard, of West Virginia, picked up an unexploded missile which was lying close beside his door. He had no sooner taken it up than it exploded in his hand, ter ribly lacerating it, besides cutting his legs and abdomen. The explosion was of such force that it threw fragments of the torn flesh in all directions upon the walls and ceiling. On the advice of physician, who was hastily summoned, the injured young man was re- moved to the New Haven hospital At the hospital it was found necessary to amputate four of the patients fingers His other injuries are not of dangerous char acter.
 Young Hubbard was a general favorite and an apt student. President Van Vleck imme- diately telegraphed to Hubbard's father The Aaculty are ulaklng strenuous eHOfCS 10 O1S- | cover the perpetrators of the outrage, and it is rumored that if they are caught they will not suffer college punishment alone, but will be handed over to the state authorities They have about come to the conclusion 1 that Hubbard himself set off the cartridges. It is thought that after setting off the first cartridge he became frightened at the result, and in endeavoring to extinguish the other was injured.
 l The theory is also held in some quarters that the sophomores are responsible for the explosion. For several days past the students i have been experimenting with dynamite and number of cartridges have been kept in the college laboratory. Three of these are missing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
STILL GROPING BliNDLY.
That GueSSwork Cabinet Has
 Been Shattered.
ONLY THREE CERTAINTIEs LEFT.

The Impression Grows That the East and
 West Will Be Properly Balanced-Mor-
 rows Pleasant but Fruitless yisit--Buf-
 falo Has a New Candidate-Latest Gossip
 INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 23.-"Uncle Jerry" Rusk's reported statements that he has not yet been offered the secretaryship of war has made the politicians here doubtful of his ap- pointment after all. He has been universally ''slated" for some time past. Assuming that "Uncle Jerry will not be a member of the cabinet, and the navy and agriculture have not been determined upon, then only Blaine, Windom, Wanama!ier, W. H. H. Miller, and Noble are sure-two eastern men and three Western, if Windom is to be credited to Min nesota.
 According to Gen. Harrison's "balancng" theory, the east is entitled to two more cabinet representatives and the west to one. Who will they is! Warner Miller for the navy, Redfieid Proctor for agriculture and a Pacific slope nan for war are the favorlte guesses, for they more than guesses here. Nobody really knows but Gen. liar rison, and he won't tell.
 Granville F. Hawes has been here, too, and argued q case in the United States Circuit court before Judge Gresham. He called upon Gen. Harrison twice and said good words for Warner Miller Among Gen. Harrisons $ other callers were Walter l.. .ssions, Jr., of Jamestown, N. Y.; eX-Judge R. H. Taylor, Jr., of Benham, Tex, and ". II. Burkhart, of Richmond, Tex.
 John S Bell, chief of the United States secret service, is here making arrangements for the police protection of Gen. Harrison during his trip to Washington.
 Gen. Harrison, in spite of the cold weather and in spite of his prohibition, receives as many callers as ever Among them yester- day was committee of the Philadelphia Civil Service association, who presented some reso- lutions in favor of civil service, and had a pleasant talk upon that subject. Among the other callers were Gen. R. E. Cameron, of Fort Worth, Tex; a delegation of the Chosen Friends, who are in session here, and Gen. Thomas J. Lucas, of Indiana.
 Gen. Harrison has apparently finished all his work prior to inauguration. He takes long walks about town, and is evidently try ing to get all the open air enjoyment he can previous to settling down to the hard work of the preSidency
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Alfred 1T. Richards, General Agent for Connecticut, Room 10, Company's Building,
 Hartford, Conn
Sweet Music.

It is always good to read of innocent happ3- ness, especially on the part of those whose lives in general are dark and forbidding. A little girl in New York was sent into the country by "Fresh Air Fund" and this is the way she relates her experiences:
 The first thing when we got there the horn blew, and we had breakfast. lots of good things to eat. Then we went out to play, and before long the horn blew again, and we had a nice dinner. We went out again after dinner, and in little while the horn blew again and we had snpper.
 After supper VIC went out to play again, and pretty soon the horn blew again. We went in, and the lady said it was o'clock, and time to go to bed, but before we went she gave us bowl of splendid bread and milk.
 When went upstairs, I was just az sleepy as could be, and wanted to go to bed right away; but told them if that horn blew again, to be sure and wake me up.-Youth'a Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
West Virginia's Governor.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. Ex-Governor Wilson and Gen. Golf have effected an under standing to the effect that the former shall hold over as governor and the latter qualify as such on March 4. The case will then be taken to the supreme court for decision, and if decided in Gen. Goffs favor the governor will quietly step down and out, and Golf will hold the office pending the contest. Thus van ishes the vision of bloodshed and anarchy in West Virginia on the 4th of March. The ses- sion of the legislature ended last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Fire in a Mill.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 23.-Fire in the Crefeld mill at Westerly did SlO, 900 damage The women operatives escaped unhurt amid much excitement. A boy was hurt by jump ing from window. About 250 employees are thrown out of work pending repairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Long Delayed Verdict.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb 23.-Judge Clark Jillson, of the First Southern Worcester Dis trict court, has closed his inquest on the body of Lila Hoyle, begun nearly a year and a half ago. His return is as follows: ''She came to her death as the result of the unlawful act of some person other than herself"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
A Warrant for Dudlev.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23.-A warrant has been issued for the arrest of W. w. Dudley. treasurer of the Republican national commit tee, and Judge Soloman Claypool, acting United States district attorney, has started for Washington to serve it. The warrant was issued by United States Commissioner Van Buren, upon an affidavit charging Col. Dudley with having written the famous ''blocks of five'' letter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Midd1etown Bonds Floated.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 23.-Middletown has floated s340, 900 of town bonds at par. W. T. Hatch & Sons, of New York, took the lot, paying premium of $2,550 for them. The bonds are to be issued on June 1 and are to run twenty years. The rate of interest is 3. 65 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
The Telephcne in Connecticut.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 23-The extent to which the telephone has entered into Connecticut's social and business life is graphically shown by the summary of the figures in the South ern New England Telephone company's an- nual report, which has just been published. There are 2,5s6 circuits in the state, 69s1 miles of wire, of which 753 are copper, and 5,119 stations, 2,793 of which are business places; 194 persons are given employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Fl Paso Secures the Great Mill.

FL PAso, Tex, Feb. 23.-E. R. Bradley, a prominent sporting man here, received tele- gram from the Sullivan Kilram managers to the effect that Fl Paso could get the mill
 Bradley has wired Harry Phillips at Hot Springs, Ark, to complete all arrangements, authorizing him to make offer of SlO, 900 for the fight to take place here, and to also re- quire Sullivan and kilrain to put up forfeit to insure square fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
MT. and Mrs. Morton Were rhere.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Vice President-elect Morton and Mrs. Morton were among those who attended the annual reception of com pany G, Seventh regiment, last evening, at the regimental armory. Regrets for inability to accept invitations were received from President and Mrs. Cleveland and President elect and Mrs. Harrison. The gathering was a very distinguished one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Jumping Record Broken.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-In the athletic contests of the Olympic club, w. H. Schiller stein made 23 feet inches in running broad jump, beating the amateur record of America by two inches. D. $. Mcleod beat the coast record by putting the 12-pound hammer 105 feet inches
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Strikers Quiet.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 23.-There was no trouble among the striking laborers at the Brook lyn, Bath and West End railroad excavation Two hundred Italians -who came over from New York were met ly the strikers and in duced to go back. The men got S125 day and want $1.5O. The work is very danger ous. The loss of life since the excavation be- gan is almost as great as that among the laborers on the New York aqueduct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
The City Troop Feels Hurt.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23.-The City troop, in view of Gen. Harrison's appointment of his own regiment to act as his escort at the inau- guration, has decided not to attend the cere- monies. From time ilnmemorial the troop has performed the duty, and it was considered an established custom. Much disappointment and ill feeling is the result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-23
Washington's Birthday in New

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-The 157th anniver- sary of George Washington's birthday was observed yesterday with enthusiasm. The fact that the "Star Spangled Banner' had been adorned with four more stars increased, if possible, the patriotic fervor. On no former anniversary of the day has the display of flags from public buildings and private build- ings been so large in the city, it was said.