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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
MRS. MACkAY'S SUIT.
Publishers Will Have to Pay for Stating
 that She Was & Washerwoman.

Publishers Will Have to Pay for Stating
 that She Was 8 Washerwoman.
 LONDON, Nov. 1.-Society circles arc taking great interest in the libel action brought by Mrs. Mackay against the Manchester Examiner" The libel consisted of an allegation published in the Examiner" to the effect that Mrs. Mackay was poor widow with two chill children, and that she was a washer woman for Nevada miners, when MT. Mackay was attracted by her, and be- coming infatuated, married her.
 The lawyers for Mrs. Mackay contend that the words contained in the article suggest that their client is not lady by birth and education, nor accustomed to associate with persons of good position. Counsel for the defence ad- init the first innuendo, but deny the second and have paid e10 into court as a proffered settlement of the damages.
 The question now raised is whether the payment applied to the whole libel, or only to the innuendo which was ad- mitted. The court ruled that it applied only to the latter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
A BIG DEPRECIATION
Startling Discovery Made by 8
 Bank Examiner.
A SHORTAGE OF NEARLY $so, ,ooo
The Tradesmens' Bank of Oonshohocken,
 Pa.. Systematically Robbed.

The Cashier a Fugitive From Justice-Ho
 Was Prominent i'm Public Affairs and 8
 Leading Church Member = Great Ex-
 citcment in the Thriving Manufacturing
 Town-How the Cashier Escaped.
 CoNsHoHocKEH, Pa., Nov. This thriving iron and general manufactur- ing town, four miles below Norristown, on the Schuylkill,is is the scene of inan- cial earthquake which has caused wide- spread regret, not only for its immedi- ate effect, but as tending to cause de- plorable feeling of insecurity among bank depositors and stockholders throughout the entire county.
 William Henry Cresson. Vice-Presi- dent and Cashier of the Tradesmen's National Bank since it's organiza- tion-about six years ago-is now fu- gitive from justice and an embezzler of the banks funds to the extent of about S75, 900.
 The discrepancy in Cresson's accounts was first discovered last week by United States Bank Examiner James who sim ply visited the bank in his routine of duty, not suspecting that anything was wrong. Several subsequent visits were made and their frequency aroused the suspicion of the other bank officials. Tuesday MT. James made known to the directors the result of his investi- gation and they at once confronted Cashier Cresson with the charge that he was defaulter. It is understood that he did not deny the accusation in toto, but he contested the correctness of MT. James figures. Later in the day when the directors attempted to locate the cashier they were unable to do so, and at last accounts he was still missing | with no clue to his whereabouts. Bank Examiner James says the de- | ficit will be more than $50, 900, and may | reach S75, 900. He says the embezzle- ment of the bank funds by Cresson has l been going on for some time. His method | was false entries and substitutions. The plunder, MT. James says, consists of cool cash, none of the securities having l been molested.
 | Cashier Cresson is said to have in vested heavily recently in stock of both the electric light and gas company, and held other stocks. He was director oi the Tradesmens' Building and Loan As. sociation, an active member of the Board of Trade, and conspicuous in al most every enterprise of a public na ture. He was vestryman in the Calvary r. E. Church, and was on earnest worker and liberal contributor in the cause O. religion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
HOT RELIGIOUS WAR
A Conflict Precipitated by a
 ReViValist.
THE MILITIA ORDERED OUT.
The Mayor Powerlsss to Control the Mob
 and Serious Trouble is Anticipated.

An Attack Upon the Catholic Church
 Causes General Row With tho Metho-
 dists of Axtel, kan.-sevoral Catholics
 Put In Prison-A Town Organizing to
 Reaoue the Imprisoned Catholics.
 TOPEKA, Nov. 1.-Adjutant-Genera Roberts received telegram today no- tifying him of 3 riot at Axtel, Marshall county, and asking that detachmennt of militia be sent at once to quell the disturbance. The Adjutant-G Gen. eral at once ordered out Company G of the Third Regiment at Marysville, and left on the first train for the scene of the trouble.
 Axtell is town of about 700 people, and is settled largely by Catholics On Wednesday Methodist minister, named Johnson, from the eastern part of the State, arrived at Axtell to hold revival meeting. He had quite large congre- gation in the evening at the Methodist church. and in the audience were 6 num- bcr of Catholics. Soon after beginning his remarks the minister began an at tack upon the Catholic Church. He be- came SO abusive that one of the Catholics present called hlm a liar. He continued his remarks until the Catholics could stand it TO longer.
 FOur ot tnem rushed to the pulpit, and, taking the preacher by the collar, threw him down. In a moment the pull pit was surrounded by an angry mob and g general row onsued, Although the Catholics were in tho minority, tAey wcso too much for the Methodists, and succeeded in throwing the preacher and two others out Of the house. The whole town was soon aroused. Four Catholics were arrested and put in the city prison.
 This so enraged the Catholic popula- tion that they organized to assist their imprisoned associates. The town of St. Bridget, few miles distant, is settled entirely by Catholics, and 1t is reported that the whole town ia organizing to go to the rescue of tho Axtell Catholics Tho Mayer says he is powerless to con troI the. mob and fears a conflict be- tween the two elements. The Adjutant- General will not reach the town until g o'clock this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
TURNED ON THE HOSE.
A 01nsfal Jail Delivery Prevented by the
 Liberal Use of Water.

A O/nO10A OoAA OoAS01y JEoScutcu Dy tn0
 Liberal Use of Water.
 HAeERsTowN, Md, Nov. 1.-Georgo Solliday, the Sheriff of Washington county, was notified that some of the prisoners confined in the jail were at tempting to break jail. The Sheriff, with several deputies, went to the jail to investigate matters and found num- ber of the prisoners in state of insub- ordination. Several of them had in some way gotten their hobbies of and one man, Delaney, charged with crack ing safe, had sawed off the rivets to his cell door and opened the door.
 The Sheriff tried to get them back in- to their cells when several of them armed with knives and one with razor, threatened to take the lives of their un- welcome visitors. The Sheriff finally procured the hose used at the jail and turned stream of water upon the bel ligerents and drove them back into their cells, where they were locked up. As a safeguard, two officers, armed with muskets, were put on guard during the night. Several saws used by the prison CTS were found yesterday, and 1t is very evident that general jail delivery was intended. The timely discovery made by the Sheriff is all that frustrated them from carrying out their plans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
GOVERNMENT MESSAGES.
'le Iostmaster-General Fixes Telegrap
 Hates With the Western Union.

ne lostmaster-Genera Fixes Telegraph
 Hates With the Western Union.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov, 1,-Post- r.~ t,i t:cneral Wanamaker has issued ..nticcs t, the different telegraph com panies, fixing the following rates for Government business during the current fiscal year:
 For day messages of not more than 10 words exclusive of date, address and si:: nature, 10 gents for all distances not exceeding 400 miles and 1-2 cent for each word in excessrof 10 words.
 i For distances exceeding 400 miles for the first 10 words and 3-4 o{ one cent for each word in excess of 10 words. For distances exceeding 1000 miles there shall be added to the price of the message fixed, for miles, distances over 400 and under 1000. the sum of 11 cent fop each wopd:
 For night messages not exceeding 20 words. exclusive of date, address and signature, 16 cents for all distances and H cent for each additional word.
 Instead of computing the actual dis tance of transmission the distance for rayh,pnt sliau be taken to be the num- bcr of lfiiinS tetween the Capital of the State or Territory, from within which the message is sent and the Capital of the State or Territory within which the message is received. such distances, to be computed upon tho shortest practical routes between such Capitals. If a message be sent and recetved within the same state or territory the distance for payment shall be taken to the dis tance of 400 miles.
 The rate for signal seryiea aipher messages is fixed at 2}f cents per word over each circuit. MT. Wanamaker also aarects 'nas a any .,me ohr1ng the the public less rate than the presented Government rate, the Government rate is also to be reduced to the same figure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
ALARM IN CANADA
The Dominion Drifting Toward
 Annexation.
A PREMIER SAID TO FAVOR IT.
A Note of Warning Sounded by Govern
 ment Organ.

Agitation in Favor of Closer Trade Rela-
 tions and Political Union-A Powerful
 ful Organization Has This ject in View.
 Tho Facts Cause No Little Comment in
 Political Circles. -
 OTTAWA, Nov. 1.-The Dominion Gov ernment is evidently becoming alarmed at the hold the agitation in favor of closer trade relations, and in some quarters political union with the United States, :s gaining on the country. Their chief organ in Quebec, ''La Canadien," |" to-day comes out strongly favoring i'm perial federation as deserving of serious attention by all who are anxious to maintain existing institutions, and to oppose an effectual barrier to the Amer lcanizing and revolutionary tendencies of the Liberal party, which are gravely threatening the stability of confedera- tion and gradually drifting Canada toward annexation.
 The Premier of Quebec, 'La Cana dien" says. is the heart and soul of a powerful organization with this object in view. and which is preparing sec tion of public opinion for radical changes, and it tells the Governments friends that they will never combat the Quebec Premier with success unless to his vigorous programme they oppose one equally vigorous, clear and we'll de- fined, and unless the Americanizing idea they oppose the British Idea, firmly and without ambiguity, and unless against the advantages of a closer union with the United States, they set off the advantages of closer union with Great Britain and sister colonies.
 Until now the organs of the Dominion Government have ridiculed the idea that the movement in favor of closer re- lations with the United States had any following or foothold in Canada, and the admission of one of it's chief mouth pieces and opponents of it's views that the agitation in that direction is gravely eration, and gradually drifting Canada into annexation with the United States has caused no little comment in politi cal circles here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Furry in Cotton Oil Certificates

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-There were ru- mors yesterday, after business hours, that the heavy drop in cotton oil cer- tificates was due to the discovery of an over issue of stock, and that defalca- tion amounting to about s3,O0O, 900 had occurred. Both these reports were off cially dented. After the close of the market the decline was explained by Ter and Constable, two of the directors, had refused to serve longer on the board, and had sold their stock. The stockholders meet this afternoon for the annual election, and some import ant changes other than the tive named are expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
Ehe Met In the Catskills and Were Mar
 ried Very Quietly.

ried Very Quietly.
 NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. IA mar riage which has been concealed since August, and which has it's own tinge of romance, has just become Q matter of news among New Haven's society peo- pie.
 The heroine is, or rather was, Miss Annie Day, the pretty 19- year old daughter of Erastus Day, of Colchester, Conn.,, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. The hero Is Eugene Collier, son of wealthy parents of Hudson, N. Y., and student in the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.
 The young people met in the Cats kills, where Miss Day was summerinR with her father. It was love at first sight, and after three weeks proposed and was accepted. They were married the middle of August and agreed to keep it quiet for year. They meant to be married again in style and have a wedding reception which all their friends and relatives might attend, but the second ceremony will probably be omitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
HER BODY CREMATED.

First Incineration at the New Cremator-
 ium at Baltimore.
 BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.--The advocates of the cremation of the human body after death gave their first demonstra- tion in Baltimore of their idea of what is the proper disposition of mortal re- mans.
 The body incinerated was that of Mrs. Gertrude Hartman, of this city. The new crematorium is at London Park Cemetery, and c. s. Baldwin, of Lan- caster, Pa., supervised the arrange ments.
 Mrs. Hartman's ashes were placed ;n 8 jar and buried in London Park C,mo tery. Mrs. Hartman died last August, She had been married two years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Tried to stranele Her Daughter.

LONDON, Nov. 1.- In Kilburn a woman made determined attempt to strangle to death her two daughters, and was only prevented from accomp- fishing her purpose by the prompt in tervention of neighbors. The woman was taken into custody, and in explana- tion of her act. said that she wanted to put her daughters out of the way in order that they might escape becoming victims of Jack the Ripper. 1t is said that the woman has become insane from reading and brooding over the press accounts of the Whitechapel mQr- ders,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Rejoicing on the Kansas Border,

WICHITA, Kans., Nov. 1.-There has been great rejoicing on the border for the past two days over Secretary Noble's letter on the Cherokee strip situation. A public meeting was held at Caldwell, attended by 2,O0Q people. Speeches were made complimenting Noble and which will be forwarded him. It was not a political affair, but all joined, as the action is looked upon as predicting the near approach of the opening of the strip t0 settlement. At Hunnewell another enthusiastic meeting was held !; also one at Arkansas City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Apespsrate Character shot.

SCRANTON. Pa, Nov. 1.-Patrick Hughes, desperate character, was fatally shot yesterday evening. He ens tered the house of Martin Schultz and demanded money from Schultz's l3-year- old daughter She called to her father, who attempted to force the ruffian from the house. He drew knife and made a murderous assault on Schultz, who se- cured gun and fired two charges into Hughes body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
A Boy Indicted For Manslau:shtcr.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Nov. 1.-The Grand Jury found bill against Jcsrph i!. Barros, of New Bedford, for mans a""h ter. Barros is the eight-year-old Po7,au gpese boy, who last September was charged with causing the death Of a playmate in cranberry bog ill !, - mouth, stabbing him with jack kIa(4e. There is some doubt whether the boy and his mother are still in the vii cinity of New Bedford, or have sailed for their old home on Cape Do Verde Island
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
DIED IN HIS CHAIR.

Death of pr. seltzer, g Descendant of tho
 Organizer of Johnstown, Pa.
 COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 1.-Dr. Van s. Seltzer, aged 55, one of Ohio's most dis tinguished physicians, died yesterday while sitting in his arm chair. De- ceased had not been very we'll for sev- eral days but was able to attend his patients.
 He was of German ancestry, his grandfather having emigrated from Germany at an early age and settled in Pennsylvania, being the organizer of the now famous Johnstown, Lebanon county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
GLASS BLOWERS ON A STRIKE

,.ore than One Thousand of Them Pro.
 test Against 2 Reduction of Wages.
 NEW YORK. Nov. l. There are over one thousand green glass blow CTS on 8 strike. Thay are employed in about twenty factories, two of which are in Brooklyn; the other are at Salem, Bridgeton, Clayton, Glassboro, Lock- port and Clyde, N. Y., and in Pennsyl- vania.
 The reasons for the strike are that wages have been reduced and the em- ployers insist upon having two appren- tices to every fifteen men. Work was stopped on July for the summer sea son, but 1t has not resumed since for the reasons given above, The manu- lecturers say that the reduction is nec- essary to eIuble them to compete with the Ere nch and Belgium manufacturers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
A Boy Suicides by Hanging.

BRADFORD, Pa, Nov, 1,-At o'clock last night Jesse Harvey. aged 16 years, a nephew of J. N. Merriam. well-to- do merchant, hung himself in his bed room. He screwed an iron hook in the ceiling, made a moose with piece of clothes line and then stepped oh chair. No cause Is assigned for the deed. The lads parents live in Franklin. Pa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
UNDER FALLING WALLS.
Workmen Injured in New Jersey by the
 Collapse of 8 Building.

PAssA1c CITY, N. J.. Nov. 1.-One of a number of new building beings con- structed on Monroe street collapsed yes terday evening and number of persons more or less injured. Defective ma sorry is said to have been the cause of the accident. The buildings were be- ing erected by Charles Barnard, of Bur lington.
 The following named persons were in- jured: Richard Cormick, bricklayer of Washington, D. C., back broken, re- covery doubtful; L. Goodwin, of Wash ington, D. C., head fractured; Samuel J. Taylor, of Baltimore, leg fractured t; Wm. Johnson, of Baltimore, severe in- ternal injuries; John Nash, of Rurling- ton, N. J., ribs broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Must Not Run For Alderman.

WAsuINGroN, Nov. 1.-Acting Secre- tary Batcheller to- day informed ThQmas McMasters, Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels at Buffalo, N. Y., that he must not accept the nomination for Alderman in that city and hold his pres- ent office. The department received in- formation that MT. MoMasters was an aspirant for aldermanic honors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Liahillties 0f the Douglass Company.

RosToN, Nov. Tt is announced that the expert examining the books of the Douglass Axe Company finds assets in, the direct liabilities of the Company which are about $s5O. O.9oo. The indirect liabilities gre not easily estimated as the assigpees are continually receiving 4otices from banks holding maturing notes endorsed by the Company. A meeting of creditors Is expected some time next week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
A Democratic Split.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N J., Nov. 1.-The making of this city separate assembly district has caused split among the Democrats. The two factions held con ventions, one nominating ex-Assembly- man John Mulvey and the other Alder man Wm. Jacques for the Assembly. The Republicans clain that they can carry the county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Torpedo Works on a BE Scale.

PH1LADLPHIA, Nov. LA company of New York, Philadelphia and Now Haven capitalists, with an investment of $6, GOO, 900. has been formed, to con- struot twin-screw sea-going gun torpedo boats. They will be built at shipyards on the Delaware River, and Dr. Gatling, the gun inventor, will have charge of the work Contracts for the construc- ton of thirty of the boats will be given cut in few weeks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
New York PostnaasLcrs.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-The following are the latest fourth-class postmasters appointed in New York c. N. Wagner, Alpine John Stevens, Beaver Dams J. H. Harris, Nagea's Corners; J. G. liar key, Newfe1d; c. G. Montgomery, Odessa Geo. Graves. Ovid Centre; 5. D. 1dams. Springfield:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
New Railroad Line.

PITTsBURG, Nov. IA charter has been granted to the Beach Creek, Pitts burg & New York Railroad Company, which will build line connecting the Vanderbilts Beach Creek Railroad with the Pittsburg & Western.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
His Removal Made Him Insane.

PROVIDENCE, R. I.,- Nov. 1.-Ex- Postmaster T. w. D. Phillips of Burn vile. has become insane because of his removal about ten days ago from his postmastership, which, with the excep- tion of short term in the Garfield ad- miaistration, he had held for years. He has been taken to an asylum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Echaener Will ElAY,

PIrrsBuRa, Nov. 1.-Jacob Schaeffer, the billiardist, of this city, who, it was supposed, would take no part in the in ternationaA billiard tournament, has de- cided to become participant in it. A friend of Sckaeffer's remarked to-day that the Pittsburger would come oqt with flying colors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
HIS WONDERFUL CURES.
''Dr." Hollands Methods In the New Eng land States Exposed

land States Exposed.
 BOSTON, Nov. IA long expose is printed of the methods of Alonso Fol som, who, as Dr." J. H. Holland, has been travelling through Massachusetts and New Hampshire protesting to be able to work wonderful cures, taking money and notes of land in return for his treatment. In several instances the patients were nearly frightened to death by the Doctors direful diagnosis and his drugs made them still worse.
 Folsom claimed to be Quaker and nephew of the celebrated Holland, of Philadelphia, with an office in Keene, N. H.
 It has been ascertained that Folsom lives in Chelsea, Mass, where he does 8 real estate business. He claims to have bought the notes in good faith from the genuine Dr. Holland.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Closing Saloons in Hartford,

HARTFORD, Conn. Nov. 1.-The County Commissioners decided not to grant liquor licenses to grocery stores or to places kept by women. They decided to make the license fee $45O. Their de- cision will probably close third of the places in Hartford where liquor has heen sOld
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
The Galena Safe,

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The United States man-of-war Galena, which ran her nose into the mud on Roner's shoal down the bay an .Wednesday evening, reached the navy yard yesterday even- ing. Lieutenant William J, Barnett. the executive officer. said they got her off the shoal without the assistance of the tugs that had been sent to her res cue. The Galena landed six of the Ma vasa rioters in Baltimore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
The Delaware Fugitives Released.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-J. Alex. Harris, who was arrested by the police on charge of being fugitive from justice in the State of Delaware, was discharged on habeas corpus proceedings. Miss Ellis, who eloped with Harris was also given her liberty, there being no charge made against her,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
Abrams' Victim Dead.

BELLE VERNON, Pa., Nov. 1.-Hon. ,. M. Bowell, who was assaulted by Capt. Decatur Abrams at Uniontown on Mon day last. is dead. The stories of the af- fair are conflicting. Capt. Abrams says that he threw the stop9 which caused his death in self defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
MERCANTILE EXCHANGE.

Butter-Market quiet. Creamery Eastern, e4c.a2ilkc.: western. 2oc. .a24c.; Elgin. a4c. . 55c.; imitationi 1bca1s Dalry-naste.o. Factory-Fresh. 9c.allo. June packed. loo.1: 12ISc.
 cheddar lOl1c. al0lS.: western, flat. 0]<c.A10os Creamery-New York. part skins. Sc.aetfps full skins. 2c.a4c.
 Canadian, frsts. kc.a24c.: western. ne1o< 231fc. a24c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-11-01
A Confsdorate.s First Pair of Shoes.

FLEMINasBURG, Ky, Nov. 1.-William Bowen, known in history as the bare footed color bearer of General John Morgan's Confederate brigade, has just been married at this place to Miss Mag gie Kype The first pair of shoes he ever wore were taken from the feet of a dead Federal soldier whom he slew at Gym thiana with his flagstaff, in battle there in 1868. His ex-comrades-in-arms remembered him handsomely.