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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
IRON WORKERS REDUCED.
Notices Posted In the Birdsboro and Potts
 vile Works.

Notices Posted In the Birdsboro and Potts
 vile Works.
 READING, Pa, Feb 16.-At Birdsboro the Brooke Iron company posted notices in their nail works that, owing to the low prices of nails, they would be obliged to ask their em- ployees to accept a reduction, beginning March l. The amount was not stated The firm has already reduced the wages of its puddlers from S3 25 to 8 per ton.
 A meeting of employees in some of the de- partments of the Reading Iron works was called for this afternoon, to take action on a proposed reduction of the wages of puddlers from $S 50 to 8. 25 per ton, laborers to $1 per day, and other employees per cent. The works employ over 200 hands.
 PorTsvILLE, Pa., Feb. 16.-The TOO em- ployes of the Pottsville Iron and Steel com pany's Fishback rolling mill were notified of a reduction of from 10 to 15 per cent. in wages, to take effect on Monday next. The men will hold a meeting to-day to decide whether or not they will accept the reduc- tioO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
BRUTAL BURGLARS.
They Beat and Gag an Aged Couple, and
 Ransacked the House in Vain.

They Beat and Gag an Aged Couple, and
 Ransacked the House in Vain.
 READING, Pa., Feb. 16.-Near Bowers Sta- tion all aged farmer, his wife and hired man were terribly maltreated by masked burglars. John Haas is B years of age and his wife 77. They live comfortably and have several thou sand dollars at interest In the morning about o'clock Mir. Haas was startled by crash at the front door, and the next mo- ment his bed chamber, on the first floor, was invaded by four masked burglars, who held revolvers to the heads of himself and wife and demanded all the money in the house. Haas pr,O ested that he kept no money in the house, that all his loose change would be found in his trousers at the foot of the bed. One of the men examined the garment and found Sl. With brutal oaths the robbers threatened to burn the building and its occu- pants.
 Mrs. Haas, in her fright, jumped out of bed, when she was seized, kicked, choked and beaten. The robbers tore up the sheets, bound the aged couple and gagged them. Leaving one man ill charge and another having the hired man in custody, two proceeded to ran sack the dwelling. They ripped up feather beds, scattered the contents upon the foor tore up the carpets and fireplaces, upset furniture, and even removed pictures from the walls in their fruitless search for hidden wealth. In bureau they found $6, and in an old chest silver watch and double bar reled shotgun. These articles with some linen constituted all the plunder obtained. A fund has been raised as a reward for the ar rest of the thieves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Who Owns the Madrid |?

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Consul Julia, of San Domingo, applied to the deputy collector of port for clearance papers for the steamer Madrid, which is supposed to have been pur- chased for Hippolyte. He presented two certificates, one showing that he represented the owner of the vessel and the other certify ing that she was owned by the Dominican government Minister Preston, of Hayti, ap- peared in the collectors office at this time and begged the deputy collector not to clear the vessel. He said the vessel was intended for Hippolyte, and it would be a violation of law to allow her to clear. The deputy col lector decliped to clear the Madrid until he had lockedfnto the matter, and asked both gentlemen to call again. Collector Magone will probably give his decision at that time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Imprisoned and Whipped.

ToRcNTo, Feb. 16.-John Wilton, convicted of an attempt to outrage 5-year-old child, was sentenced to twenty-two months imp,'is- onment, with the additional punishment of fifty lashes on the bare back. He received an instalment of the latter punishment yesterday at the hands of stalwart warden of the Central prison. Twenty-Five lashes were ad- ministered, and after the fogging portion of Wilton's back, about foot in width, downward from the shoulders, presented the appearance of an underdone beefsteak. Will. ton is an American, 25 years of age, and as serts that he is innocent of the crime for which he is being punished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Fell Ninety-two Feet.

Brady Hanson, a miner, working near Hell ena, had a miraculous escape from death. He started to descend the shaft of the mine, but his boots were covered with snow, and at the second step slipped and was hurled to the bottom of the shaft, ninety-two feet. The shaft runs down vertically fifty feet and then pitches to an incline, at an angle of sS degs, down forty-two feet. After striking at the beginning of the incline he slid the balance of the way, striking bucket at the bottom. The only apparent injury he received was . split on the bridge of his nose.-Helena M. T.) Cor. St Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Neck and Neck in West Virginia.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb 16-There was great excitement in the joint assembly yester- day in taking vote for senator, when Presi- dent Carr, of the senate, announced upon the floor of the house that he would from now on cast his vote for Gen. Golf for United States senator. MT. Kirk, who has cast his votes heretofore for some Union Laborite, also de clared himself for Golf from now on. MT. Horr, the other Union Laborite, cast his vote for Senator Kenna, and will remain with him hereafter. Dorr still refuses to vote for Kenna. The ballot: Golf, 42; Kenna, 42; w. T. Ice, l. Whole number of votes cast, s5; necessary to a choice, 43. The election of United States senator now hangs on Dorr, who is a Democrat, but who is bitter against Kenna
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
International Quarrel About Oil.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Stursburg & Co.,, of this city, the extensive exporters of petro- leum, have been sued by Siemers & Co.,, of Hamburg, for loss on consignment of petro- leum, which the compliments allege was Ohio and not Pennsylvania oil Besides the claim for loss, there is claim for alleged ln- jury to the reputation of Steamers & Co.,, who were accused by European houses of palming off an inferior product. The charge is also made that Stursburg & Co. are aiding the Standard Oil company in marketing Ohio in stead of Pennsylvania oil. The suit is the outgrowth of long standing dispute, which has involved the New York and Hamburg produce exchanges ill the disagreement. Much interest is taken in the case by the oil trade generally. The produce exchange up holds Stursburg & O. and certifies to the correct grade of the oil.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
A Water Trust in Mexico.

FL PAso, Tex, Feb. 16.-C. S. Green man. ager of the 2,OOO, 900 acre hacienda de Istro in Chihuahua, recently secured by an Eng fish syndicate, has arrived here on his way to England. Green has secured from the Mexi- can government the exclusive right to bore artesian wells in the states of Durango, Chi huahua and Coahuila, and is going home to get capital to push the enterprise. Vast mining districts are in the states named, which can be developed with water. Ameri- cans and other foreigners, as we'll as natives, who have valuable claims, will protest to the Mexican government against such a mono roly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Kflled bv Christian Scfence.o

BUFFALO, Feb. 16-A shocking case of Christian science" was reported. A young and beautiful woman was taken with puerpe- ral convulsions. She was about to become a mother. Her case grew so serious that pro fessional Christian healer was called in by the sufferers family, who believed in that sort of thing. Not until the patient was dying for lack of proper treatment was a physician called upon. Then it was too late. The physician, Dr. Ingraham, said it was life thrown away, as he could undoubtedly have saved the woman if called in when the con- yulsions first came on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
To Celebrate Washington's Birthday.

MoRRIsTowN, N. J., Feb. 16.-Washing- tons birthday will be celebrated by the Wash ington association of New Jersey at the head quarters of the association here. A national salute will be fired from the associations monument on old Fort Nonsense at half past p. m., and at half past o'clock meeting will be held at the headquarters, at which papers will be read by Edmund D. Halsey, on "The Continental Army ill Morris County in the Years 177O-s0," and by Adjt Gen. W. s. Sryker, on Some Sketches of New Jersey Revolutionary Patriots" A collation. will be held after the firing of the salute
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Jennie Englebrecht's Wound.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Feb. 16-Jennie Engle- brecht Is still alive at the hospital, but her condition has not improved at all. She may finger for some days, but her wound is mortal She is perfectly rational and can talk, but cannot swallow. Hugo Roger, the lover of Jennie Englebrecht, called at the Elizabeth hospital last night to see her. The young man was viably affected when led to the bedside, and remained there nearly an hour He came away weeping, and begged the doctors to give him some hope that she would recover There is no change in the girls condition The hospital physicians still think she at tempted suicide, but she persists that the shooting was accidental
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
One Taken, the Other Left.

ALEXANDRIA, Minn., Feb. 16.-John Lee, the murderer, has expiated his crime upon the scaffold. John Lee and Martin Moe, mur- derers of Charles Cheline, expected to be hanged together. The governor, at the last moment, commuted the sentence of Moe to imprisonment for life. Moe said nothing, but Lee seemed pleased that his accomplice had escaped the gallows. Lee never faltered as the hour for the execution approached. He made no speech on the gallows. In four min- utes after the drop fell fell Lee was dead, but it was nearly twenty minutes before the body was cut down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Row at n Sparring Exhibition.

UTICA, N Y., Feb. 16-"Chris" Watson, of Syracuse, and "Con' Tobin, of Troy, met at Rome last night in a sparring match with soft gloves. Tobin stripped at 1so and Wat son at 16O Both men were in good condition and the fight opened savagely. At the open- ing Of the third round Tobin knocked Watson down, claiming that he had bitten him. The crowd rushed on to the stage and general melee was imminent. There was great ex- citement and number of earnest blows were exchanged The police interfered and cleared the hall after some difficulty. Tobin and Watson appear to be very "sore" on each other, and if they had been allowed would doubtless have made the match fight to a finish
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Brief and to the Point.

NEW YORK, Feb 16-Daniel J. Moore, assistant appraiser of the sugar and damage allowance bureaus in the appraisers stores, was removed by President Cleveland The presidents letter was identical with the letter sent to Sturgis, formerly of the tobacco bureau. "You are hereby removed" :" was all that was said Moore was Tammany man, and was appointed by the president in 1885, but when the report of the treasury agents concerning alleged discriminations and incom- potency in the sugar division were forwarded to Washington Tammany refused to lift itS finger to save Moore from dismissal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Another Fight Arranged.

MINIATURES, Feb. 16--Billy Myers and his alleged packer, Ali Kennedy, arrived in this city last evening from Streator. Myers says he is averse to fighting any more in public, as recent experiences in this line were any thing but satisfactory, but states that he will fight McAuliffe in a private room, with from five to ten men present. Kennedy wired Roche, McAuliffes packer, these conditions, and at a later hour received an answer ac- cepting. It appears that a meeting between the two famous light weights is an event of the near future.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Looking for q Pastor.

HARTFORD, Feb. 16.-The Rev. Dr. Beck ley, of Philadelphia, is likely to be called to the pastorate of the First Baptist church in this city, succeeding the Rev. Lester L. Pot ter, who withdrew from the Baptist denomi- nation last summer and was installed in the pastorate of the Park church here, which the late Dr. Burton had filled with distinction for twenty years There has been considerable talk of extending a call to the Rev. Dr. Part ridge, of Norwich, N. Y., but Dr. Beckley is the most probable selection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
AlRer Flatly Denies.

DETROIT, Feb. 16-Gen. Alger being shown the dispatch attributing to him state ment that he had written Gen. Sherman de- manding an explicit avowal or disavowal of certain remarks attributed to Sherman de rogatory to him, said: "There is nothing in it. It is made out of whole cloth. l never made such statement. l never thought of doing such thing. l never wrote such thing. Inever wrote to Sherman on any sub feet whatever in my life"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Suicide at 14.

HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. i6.-A 14-year-old girl named Laura Bourgoyne, whose father is postmaster at Malone Bay, mixed large dose of strychnine with syrup and swallowed it. She was found shortly afterward in the agony of death, with the photograph of a young man clutched to her breast It is said that had she lived another hour she would have been a mother. The young man of the photograph had forsaken her some time ago, and, despite her enCeaties, would have noth- ing to co with her.1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
American Bishops to the Pope.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16-The Catholic News has received from Rome the copy of letter addressed on Jan. 12 to the pope by the bish- ops of the United States, and signed on their behalf by Cardinal Gibbons. The letter de- plores the treatment of the holy father by his enemies; declares that while be- the head, suffers all members of the religious body sui fer; exhorts him to be courageous and to re- member the prophecies of the psalmist, that the Lord will scatter his enemies; and closes with an appeal for his apostolic blessing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
National Lawn Tennis Association.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16-The National Lawn Tennis association held it's annual meeting at the Hoffman house last night. Forty one clubs were represented. No important changes were made in the amateur rules The ladies' single and double championships were awarded to Philadelphia. The time of the championship doubles was changed to some time prior to the single championships the time to be selected by the executive commit tee. The championship singles were assigned to Newport for the coming season and the doubles to Staten Island. Joseph F. Clark, of Philadelphia, was elected president; H. w. Sloculn, Jr., of Brooklyn, vice president
 William G. Hall, of New York, secretary and Howard A. Taylor, of New York, treas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Advocating . Canned Goods Trust.

CHICAGO, Feb 16-The commodious con- vention hall in the Sherman house rang with shouts of approval when E. s. Judge, of Bal timore, recommended that the Western Pack CTS Canned Goods association form trust MT. Judge is the editor of The Baltimore Trade, a paper devoted to the corn canning industry. He talked for half hour at the meeting of the association yesterday, but never mentioned the word "trust," " although he outlined a plan for an ironclad combina- tion in the trade. The convention finally adopted resolution leaving the question of over production to be decided by each packer individually.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

Eighteen Years for Sneak Thieving.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Henry Hardy, the bank sneak thief, was arraigned in court and pleaded guilty to assault and grand larceny. He was sentenced to state prison for eighteen years and six months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Ended His Earthly Troubles.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Julius Gartor, young man residing with his father in suburb of this city, while in a fit of despondency, ap- preached the Northwestern railroad tracks, where cars were being switched, and lying down, placed his neck on the rail in front of & moving train His head was completely severed from his body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Disciplining the Hazers.

EAsroN, Pa., Feb. 16-Several more sophomores have joined the ranks of the exiles, and the remainder of the Lafayette College hazers are trembling in their boots. Fifteen have thus far been suspended. It is reported that the faculty will suspend every one of the men who signed the paper admitting that they participated in the hazing of freshmen and demanding the recall of those first suspended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Worried Into Insanity.

DANvERs, Mass, Feb. 16.-Joseph E. Hood, town clerk, who was for twenty-five years postmaster and one year tax collector, and who has long been secretary of various social organizations, has been ill for some time, and a recent discovery of discrepancy of 5000 in his collectors books has worried him into insanity He was taken to lunatic asylum. It is thought that the errors in the books may be merely clerical An investigation is pro Ceedinp
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Suicide of a Russian Refugee.

OIKAN, N. Y., Feb. 16-William F. Orloff, who claimed to be Russian nobleman, com mitted suicide by shooting. He was 55 years of age, and a refugee from Russia. His wife was found in an adjoining room in a drunken sleep. Orloff's papers show that he was well educated man and had held several im- portant positions in his native country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
The Fast Train & Success.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Beginning yes terday, the Golden Gate special will carry pouches fer Chicago and New York, the mail on its weekly trip making the time to Chicago eighty hours and to New York 113 hours. Southern Pacific officials expect to shortly put on a second vestibuled train, mak- ing seu,i-weekly train, and eventually datlY
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Senator Pro Tenn.

EXETER, N. H., Feb. 16.-Gen. Gilman Marston has been rendered and accepted the appointment of United States senator by Governor Sawyer from March until the legislature in June provides for the next six years term.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Young Women's Christian Association.

 NEwBURa, N. Y., Feb. 16.-The second an- nual convention of the Young Women's Christian Association of the the state of New York convened in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. this city, last night From to o'clock there was a reception tendered the delegates at the rooms of the local branch, which was largely attended. The exercises at the church consisted of song and praise meeting followed by an opening address by Rev. Charles Cuthbert Hall, D. D., of Brook lyn, on 1.-The Work; Its Aims and Its En- couragements Rev. w. K. Hall, D. D., of Newburg, followed with an address of well come, and he in turn by Rev. Arthur Jones, of the Baptist church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Minister Phelps Dined.

NEW YORK, Feb 16-Cornelius Vanderbilt entertained Minister Phelps at dinner last evening. Among the thirty guests were Hon. Levi F. Morton, Chauncey M. Depew, Abram S. Hewitt, E. F. Shepard, William Astor and Mn Van Rensselaer, and their wives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
He Robbed His Employers,

CHICAGO, Feb. 16-William H. Worth, the receiving clerk in the jewelry department of Montgomery, Ward & O., has been arrested and locked up at the Armory. He has for a long time been robbing his employers of watches and pawning them. He made full confession when charged with the thefts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

The 70" Road Said to Have Signed.
 BOSTON, Feb. 16-It Is announced that the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad has ds1ed the presidents agreement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
A Now Driver Assaulted.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16-Mark Flanagan, a new driver on the Fourth avenue road, who resides at No 15S Bleecker street, while re- turning from the car stables last night, was attacked by three men, who beat and kicked him almost to insensibility and then made Uood their escape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
No Celebration in 1892.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16-The joint commit tee of the house and senate on the celebration of the discovery of America, proposed to be held in 1892, held meeting and practically determined to report adversely on the bill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
It May Be So But You Will
 Doubt It!

Boys and Children's Pants 29c, 49c, 69c, 95c. In patterns, in quality and make they are superior to any thing shown in Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Ballot Reform i'm Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 16.-The ballot reform bill came up in the house yesterday, and Messrs Barney and Pearce, of the committee reporting it, argued in its favor. No one op- posed 1t. The bill will come up for . vote on Tlrcs(1ay
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16

DeACH OI S6Cr0CaIy Y 01AHsAsA1SH T"tAkcTs
 CAzENovLA, N. Y., Feb 18.-Sidney T. Fairchild, aged about T years, father of Charles s. Fairchild, secretary of the United States treasury, died at o'clock yesterday afterIt son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
It May Be So But We Ooubt|t!

Look at the U. $. & Co.'S window filled with pants for $40 and $500. Perhaps others sell equal value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
U. s. < Co. :
It May Be So But 1 Doubt It!

Competitors will say they can beat the U. s. & Co.'s special pant sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
Weather Indications.

We0tnOf In01c1G1O01s Fair and warmer; variable winds, becoming sastsrly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-16
It's a Fact and Cannot Be
 Doubted

Also what U. s. & Go have left of those $9.OO and $12.OO Mems Sack and Cutaway Suits are big bargain. Try one.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1889-07-27
Fair Ch Lea.

Miss NJ. n. Chambers of Camden. n.
j., is visiting friends at this place.
Our neighbor, Mr.. Geo. E. Bull con-
tinues to lie very sick man.
Several shipments of sweets were
made from our station this week.
Our town seems to be a pleasant re-
sort for drummers. Twelve OF them
were here rn Thursday.
Seven carpenters are at work here al
present and our town is entitled t. the
credit, therefore, of having a building
boom.
Our milliner, Mrs Sue Holt .contlnues
to receive new goods daily. and Says no
one need be ugly long who will call on
her and get fixed up"
Mr.. Thomas Kelly. better known rs
Peacock the malagcr of burlington 4
Bros, Stock farm was the first shipper
of watermelonS from this section this
season.
Our blacksmith, Mr.. R. T. Doughty.
trusted tile hind heels of Il mule I'M
wisely while shoelng Inn this week and
cot kicked He was badly bruised, but
SAYS be will soon be himself again.
Work is progressing rapidly at Fair
Grounds near this place. The grand
stand is nearly completed and will ac-
com modate 700 persons. The conrrac-
tors for running rail around track have
nearly finished their job, and say it will
be first-class one. The boarding tent
is going up and the accommodation for
board and lodging will surI'ass that
of any previous yeas. The race track
IL being worked daily. andno pains will
be spared to make it the best half mile
track in Virginia. Everything in fact
gives promise of a successful fair This
year. Seventeen horses are already 10.
Gated on track land more are eXpectedl.
and are being trained by All expert
horseman employed by Messrs. Walker
Bros, and Abel T. James.