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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
WATERBURY CONN.,, THURSDAY FEBRUARY IA, 1SS9
PENNSYLVANIA JUSTICE.
Clark Bell Says They Hang Lunatics in
 the Keystone State.

Clark Bell Says They Hang Lunatics in
 the Keystone State.
 NEw YORK, Feb. 1.-The medico-legal society decided last night to take a hand in Pennsylvania justice and see if it is good for anything. The session was held at the Buck ingham hotel. The dubiousness as to the sway of justice in the Keystone state was ad- duced by Edward W. Chamberlain, lawyer, who called attention to the case of Mrs Druse, and said two women had just been sentenced to death for murder in Philadelphia whose acts might possibly be accounted for on the plea of sexual insanity.
 One of these, Mrs. William Burroughs had killed her husband with a razor because of grief at his intention of abandoning her. The other case was that of a Mrs Whiteling, who had poisoned her husband and two children. MT. Chamberlain thought that there was a possibility that both cases might be explained as form of insanity due to the causes men, tioned.
 Clerk Bell, the president, declared that Pennsylvania had hanged four lunatics with in the past six years, but thought the society should be careful in its acts, because it had already interfered twice in Pennsylvania mat ters. Dr. Beach, now generally admitted to have been an epileptic lunatic, had been hanged, despite Mir. Bells personal appeal to Governor Pattison. Mir. Chamberlain's mo- tion for committee of investigation into the cases of the two women was carried, and MT Bell appointed as the committee MT. Cham berlain x-Governor Hoyt, of Pennsylvania, Dr. Alice Bennett, of the Honsebury insane asy- lum, Dr. Brice, of Alabama, and Dr. Rice, of Mississippi
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
How Cellulofd Is Manufactured.

While everybody has heard of, or seen, or used celluloid, only few know what it is composed of or how it is made. The following is description of the process carried out in a factory near Paris for the production of celluloid:
 A roll of paper is slowly unwound, and at the same time saturated with a mix ture of five parts of sulphuric acid and two parts of nitric acid, which falls upon the paper in fine spray. This changes the cellulose of the paper into proxylin gun cotton. The excess of the acid hay ing been expelled by pressure, the paper is washed with plenty of water until all traces of acid have been removed. It is then reduced to a pulp, and passes on to the bleaching trough.
 Most of the water having been got rid of by means of a strainer, the pulp is mixed with from 20 to 40 per cent. of it's weight in camphor, and the mixture thoroughly triturated under millstones. The necessary coloring having been add ed in the form of powder, second mix ing and grinding follows.
 The finely divided pulp is then spread out in thin layers on slabs, and from twenty to twenty-five of these layers are placed in a hydraulic press, separated from one another by some sheets of thick plotting paper, and are subjected to a pressure of 15O atmospheres, until all traces of moisture have been got rid of. The matter is then passed between rollers heated to between 40 and 15O degs. Fahrenheit, whence it issues in the form of elastic sheets.-The Inventor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Hunting for His Wife.

Many of our people see gray haired and bearded old gentleman walking around the streets with a sadness about his countenance which, though, can only be detected after close observation, for as soon as he sees you smile lights up his countenance in token of recognition. He IS German and musician. and is seen every night at the opera house when there is an entertainment there. His name is Professor Ressler. He came to this country some sixteen years ago from Germany to nuke his home here, leaving his wife behind until he could get settled, when he would send for her. Having secured the desired end, letter was dispatched home telling his wife of his success and bidding her to come It is said that she sailed from her native home with glad heart, in anticipa- tlon of meeting with her husband after an absence of two years. Every vessel that came over was eagerly looked after, the newspapers were scanned for intelli- gence of her arrival, but nothing could be heard of her. The ship on which it is said she sailed arrived in Baltimore and the wife landed there. The professor with a joyous heart went there, but To! no trace of her could be found, and the days, weeks and months until fourteen years have passed without his knowing of her whereabouts. From city to city has he gone in the search. His head was black then, now it is white, but there is a tenderness in his face mixed with sorrow, and cankering in his heart, but he goes on and on, with the hope of finally meeting his long lost wife Athens (Ga.) Chronicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
FINANCIAL UNION AGAIN.
An Investigating Committee Finds n Short-
 age of &3, 3,OlI.S1.

An Investigating Committee Finds n Short-
 age of S3, 3,O41.s1.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Representatives of about 1,2O0 of the 1000 members in this city of the Financial Union. a beneficial or ganization of Paterson, N. J., met last night to hear the report of committee appointed by district session No. 3 to investigate the charges of fraud made against the institution. The committee visited the headquarters at Paterson and made a searching investigation, and as result they report that they found a deficiency in the accounts of S3 304lSi. They say they were told contradictory stories by the general officers and were not allowed a free inspection of the books of the concern.
 In concluding their report the committee recommend that proceedings in equity be begun, and receiver asked for to wind up the organizations affairs. The bonds of the supreme teller and supreme secretary, the re port says, are on deposit with a New York trust company, and, being valid, will make up the apparent deficiency and secure the members from loss.
 The report was adopted, and the committee continued Another meeting will be held next Wednesday, to hear the report of what over steps the committee may take ill the meantime
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
DISAPPOINTMENT AND DEATH.
A Beautiful Girl. Deserted by Her Lover,
 Shoots Herself

A Beautiful Girl, Deserted by Her Lover,
 Shoots Herself
 ELIzABETHroRT, N. J., Feb l4.-People were startled by the report that Miss Jennie Englebert, noted as one of the prettiest young ladies ill New Jersey, had fired bullet into her brain because her intended husband had deserted her for another The news travelled with great rapidity, for Miss Englebert was known and greatly liked by most of the people in the town. Her beauty made her a great favorite with the young men, and her kindness and gentleness of manner won the hearts of all
 In an hour after the shooting occurred groups of men and women were to be seen on the street corners discussing the occurrence and many an imprecation against the faith less sweetheart was heard. Who he was the report did not state. Before the shooting none had heard of the fair victims intended marriage, and the story was great surprise
 Miss Englebert was 22 years old, and up to three weeks ago was governess in the family of a wealthy resident of Elizabethport Why she gave up her position was not known until last night, when it was found that it was be- cause of her intended wedding which was to have taken place on Feb. ?.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
MONTREAL'S FUTURE,

President Drummond, of the Board of
 Trade, Thinks It Is a Bright One.
 MONTREAL, Feb. 14.-At the annual meet ing of the board of trade President Drum mond proposed a resolution urging upon the city the paramount necessity of helping the government to carry out the harbor improve ment scheme. Mir. Drummond read a lengthy statement from President Van Horne, of the Canadian Pacific railroad, giving sketch of the early career of the St Louis and Chicago, and in a letter accompanying it. President Van Horne said he believed that marvelously brilliant future awaited Montreal, but that it could only be made secure by work and by using every op- portunity and advantage. The resolution re- ferring to harbor improvements was adopted. A resolution was adopted asking deputation to go to Quebec and prevent the clause in the amendments to the city charter, authorizing the city to undertake the business of fire in surance, from becoming law. Remarks were made denouncing the incapacity of the present officials of the Cornwall canal and it's management generally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
NEWS OF OUR hEleAsoRs.
Happenings of Interest fin Several State
 Briefly Chronicled.

Happenings of Interest fin Several States
 Briefly Chronicled.
 A dispatch from St. Thomas announces the arrival there of the schooner Gen. S. E. Mer. win, of New Haven, Conn.,, in a disrnastesl condition. The Merwin left Cardiff Dec. g, coal laden, bound for Havana
 Charles Kern and Daniel O'Day, employees of the Ansonia, Conn, copper works, quar- reled, and Kern stabbed O'Day twice, inflict, ing dangerous wounds. Kern was arrested.
 Just after the newspaper train left the Grand Central depot yesterday switching engine ran into the smoking car, throwing it from the track and making bad wreck No one was seriously injured. The accident was caused by misplaced switch
 Governor Bulkeley, of Connecticut has nominated Frederick F. Hall, of Stratrord. for judge of the supreme court Mr Hall is now judge of the court of common l>.:,s for Fairfield county.
 An Erie freight train jumped the trac,i eu route from Jersey City to Weaha xlal, and the engine crashed into the wall of Horto is varnish factory at Hoboken, llnocsi l, iA about eighteen feet of wall aad c.usiasr $l2,OOO damage. The engineer reversed anl jumped, with his fireman
 Emma Lindenstruth, recently relcassd from the Norristown insane asylum. was found dead in the outskirts of Philadelphia, having been frozen to death.
 The Jersey City police have adopted a novel means of warning merchants against the careless display of their wares on the sidewalks. Detectives have been detailed who go about the streets stealing everything they can get away with in front of the stores The goods are taken to the.police station and the owners are notified. The idea is to show them that the goods might as easily have been stolen in earnest by professional thieves Large quantities of goods have been taken to the police station in this way
 Richard Mears, proprietor of the Hotel Royal, New York, has purchased the Scar borough hotel at Long Branch for SIS, ,OO0
 The Knights of Labor of Middlesex county have decided to hold series of ten meetings to boom the ballot reform bill which is now in the hands of the judiciary committee of the New Jersey legislature. The first of the meetings will be held at Woodbridge to-mor- row evening, and one of the mass meetings will be held in New Brunswick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
News from China and Japan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-The steamship Rio de Janeiro, from China and Japan, brings Hong Kong advices to Jan. IS and Yokohama to Jan. 25. The security of French control m Ionquin is reported as threatened. The French have been worsted in several engage ments with rebel bands. The usual charge is made that Chinese troops have assisted the
 ebels The English governor of Hong Kong has been petitioned by the Chinese residents to ask England to urge the United States to withdraw the exclusion bills. The petition fecites that the action of Australia and Amer ica is contrary to international treaties, and that if persisted in it will result in the com- nercial ruin of Hong Kong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
SATISFIED WITH NEW YORK.

President Cleveland Does Not Care to
 Consider Brooklyn Proposition.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 14-Mr c. N. Moody. the Brooklyn real estate man, showed this letter to some of his friends yesterday: Messrs. c. N. Moody & Co., Brooklyn N Y:
 DEAR SIRs-The president has received your re- cent letter, but the plans for his residence in New York city are so far matured that he does not de sire to consider the matter to which you call his attention. Very respectfully,
 D. s. LAMONT. Private Secretary
 It was in reply to a suggestion that he would like Mir. Cleveland to look at beauti- full house corner of Linc,el Place and Eighth avenue, Brooklyn, with view to buying it and settling down in Brooklyn. The price named wss S36, 900, and Mir. Moody said it was one of the finest mansions on the hill.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

each round. Myer was not running any chances. All Streator and the mining towns about it had backed him for thousands of dol lars, and ill some cases his friends mortgaged their homes in order to bring money to the ring side. It would have been disastrous for him to lose. His chances for success were not the best. A draw was possible, and that is what the little fellow played for and won This nettled McAuliffe, but otherwise the half starved, half frozen, sleepy eyed specta- tors were pleased with the decision, which killed what at one time appeared to be an in terminable farce
 The sports who witnessed the affair express the belief that it was only a spar, preliminary to real battle hereafter
 SEPARATOR, Ills, Feb. 14.-Myer, On ar irving here, expressed desire to meet Mo Auliffe again. He wants the fight to take place in San Francisco
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

lieved would be long and bloody, scarcely came up to expectations. It was long and tedious, but neither fighter drew enough blood to soil an evening necktie. After fight ing sixty-four rounds, which consumed nearly four hours and a half Referee Mcdonald de clared the battle draw. There was nothing else for him to do. Myer, who is usually a whirlwind fighter, took the defensive from the start, and in all of the sixty-four rounds made but four leads He seemed afraid of McAuliffe. It looked though he was not counting on anything much better than draw.
 McAuliffe was first cautious, then nettled and finally disgusted. He did all the leading,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
One Preacher Less in the Family.

DANBURY, Conn.,, Feb. 14.-The sudden disappearance of the Rev W. J. Crosiey, pastor of the Universalist church, is as much a mystery as ever. He left Danbury Sunday night, taking with him much property be longing to his wife, who is also Universalist preacher of some note. He had rendered his resignation as pastor of the church and had collected s100 back salary due him. His wife procured an attachment of S2,oOO against him, which covers what property he left, His son says that he is insane and it is said that he had contemplated suicide. Crosley was last seen boarding the Washington express train bound west.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
An Incentive to sobriety.

DOVER, N. H., Feb. 14-The trial of the Hiram Barker will case, in which nearly s1, ,ooo, 900 is involved, has begun here. The will provides that Hiram Barker son of the testator, shall receive 5000 yearly until his death; that if he keeps sober ten years he can draw s350, 900 at the expiration of that period, and @ like amount on similar condi- tions at the end of each succeeding ten years
 If he gets intoxicated he loses all The son will try to show that his father was insane; also that he was unduly influenced. George N. Eastman, of Concord, the drafter of the will, testified that Barker was of sound mmd at the time he signed the will and codicils in 1885 and 1SS6, although he was partially
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
The Assembly Ceiling Fraud.

ALBANY, Feb. l4.-The assembly appropri- ations committee began its investigation into the assembly ceiling matter. Mir. Martin, who claims that he was approached with an offer of bribery, was present, but made no statement. He is member of the commit tee. Speaker Cole and Assemblymen Shee- han, Eng and Gallup-all members of last years ceiling committee-were sworn as wit nesses. Mir. Cole detailed the meeting of the committee. The contract was signed by all the members of the committee except Mir. Gallup, who objected because advertisement had been insufficient. Witness impression was that the ceiling was to be of oak. The others testified in the same strain, all being under impression" that the ceiling was to be of oak, but none positively denied that there was not an alternative clause allowing the use of papier mache
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
BoNFlELD's cAUsTlc LETTER.

He Declined to Resign to Save the Anarch- list Vote.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 14-Police Inspector John Bonfeld, who was suspended from duty by the mayor some days since, pending an inves- tigation of the charges brought against him by The Chicago Times, has handed his resignation to Mayor Roche in a caustio letter, saying, among other things, that the mayors political advisers had, previous to his suspension, assured him Bonfield) that his continuance in office would incur the opposi. tion of tho Anarchists, Socialists and lottery men and gamblers to Mayor Roche's re-elec- tion, but that if he would voluntarily ask to be relieved from duty he would be reinstated immediately after the election in April This Bonfield refused to do, and his suspension fol lowed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Blown to Pieces.

YORK, Pa., Feb. 14.-A terrific explosion occurred at Johnson's dynamite factory, situ- ated at Mount Wolf, this county. John Harline, tan employe, aged B, of this city, was literally blown to pieces aud the factory was totally demolished He leaves widow and three children. It is supposed that Har- line went into the nitro-glycerine magazine and in turning on q water spigot, which was frozen, the friction therefrom caused the ex- plosion. His body was thrown over the top of tree seventy-tive feet from the factory. No one else was in iured
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
A Great Doodle Syndicate.

MONTREAL, Feb 14.-A special cable dis patch from London to the Montreal Gazette the Canadian government organ, says: Alb surd statements have reached journals here through New York that a syndicate of lead ing Republicans in the United States control $500, ,OOO, 900 which they intend to use in an effort to secure Canadian annexation to the States by system of wholesale bribery in Canada in the event of a dissolution of the Dominion parliament this year and conse- Quent general election
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Bismarck's Mail.

Every express train running between Berlin and Hamburg now carries van fitted with the network apparatus which is used in English travelling postofices, which apparatus throws out from the down trains a bag of letters or dis patches at Friedrichsruhe for Prince Bis marck, while similar bag is taken in by the up trains as they rush through the little station on the Sachsenwald, which is within 200 yards of the Schloss.- London World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Le Caron a Coward and pIuttneer.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Star says Henry Le Caron, the British spy, who has been doing so much swearing in the Parnell investigation, has a war record in America which is spread out on the records of the war department. Before his name is marked "coward and mutineer." He was a member of the famous Company B, Fourteenth Penn sylvania cavalry, which was organized as a body guard to Gen. Thomas, and part of whom mutinied when ordered into the fight at Murfreesboro. He was one of the 500 mutineers who were confined to the penit tentiary, jail and work house at Nashville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Horrible Enough, but Not Murder.

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-The police found the mutilated remains of woman packed in a barrel lying on Butterfield street, near Twen- ty-third. The remains were taken to the morgue, and it was thought a ghastly murder had been committed. On investigation, how ever, card was found in the barrel indicat- ing that the woman had been at the county hospital At the hospital it was said that the body had been given to one of the medical col leges, and that the barrel had probably fallen of an overloaded wagon in transit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
MT. Robinson's Mistake.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Feb. 14.-At the Ger mania masquerade, G. A. Robinson, a well to do butter merchant, fell in with a shapely wo- man in costume whom he thought he knew, but could not place. The woman turned out to be Emma c. Elliott, wife of one of his em- ployes, and sde had him pue under bonds on charge of attempt at assault after leaving the ball room. Robinson denies the charge, and ascribes the arrest to the fact that Elliott knew he was about to be discharged. Both husband wife deny that they laid trap for Robinson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14

sooner gone than arrangements were perfected, and the fight took place in the forenoon. The s h erif returned and stopped it in the twelfth round, but he was fixed, :" and the battle went on until sixty-four tedious rounds had been gone through with. The battle,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Pennsylvania Brewers Protest.

TenHsyIVNNIN BTeWerS Protest.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The Pennsylvania State Brewers association, 800 strong, and representing all sections of the state, assem- bled in Young Maennorchor hall and united its many voices in vigorous protest against the submission of the prohibitory amendment to the state constitution to popular vote The meeting was presided over by President Theodore F. Straub, of Allegheny, who made a vigorous speech on the rights of the liquor dealers, giving in brief the plans to be pursued in the coming battle against prohibition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
A German Idea of the Ford Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb, A.-The United States ,onsul general at Berlin has transmitted to the state department translation of an article in The National Zietung relative to the Ford immigration bill. The consul gen. sral states that it is evident that the measure s viewed with much concern in political as well as national economic circles as fore shadowing changes which eventually may lead to a total reform in the matter of Euro pean emigration to the United States
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Postmaster Bennett's Shortage.

LONG BRANCH, Feb 14.-The retirement of Postmaster Bennett from the postoffice here creates much excitement. His bondsmen all say that they have agreed not to disclose the shortage. Bondsman Archie Newing, who is now acting postmaster, says the loss s.is plenty" His name is on file at Washington to succeed Bennett. The latter is politician of considerable note, and a brother-in-law of Mayor George W. Brown. The salary of the office is $1, 800. The work was done by Ben- nett, his two sons and daughter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
Powderly at Trenton.

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 14.-General Master Workman T. V. Powderly was accorded an enthusiastic reception at the Taylor Opera house, where he spoke last evening. He made very forcible address in which he charged the railroads with compelling their employees to vote for men useful to the cor paratons He paid tribute to Governor 3reen for his recent recommendations con- lerninR ballot reform
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-14
NEW RACING ASSOCIATION.

Its Object Is to Pr otect Half Mile Tracks
 from Frauds.
 LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 1.-The representa- tives of the fair associations in this state, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware met here and organized the National Half Mile Track and Agricultural association, for the purpose of protecting the half mile tracks, of which there are 1000 in the United States, from ringers" and other frauds.
 The following were elected officers: Presi- dent, Frank Mortimer, Bloomfield, Pa; first vice president, T. D. Brown, Wilmington, Del. second vice president, D. c. Winebren- her, Frederick, Md. secretary and treasurer, Col k. s. Edward, Newark, N. J. .governors, Hon. J. c. Sibley, Franklin, Pa; Dr. G. l.. Reagan, Berwick, Pa.; Charles Bassini, IT, vington, N. J.; John Laning, Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Charles K. Wooters, Cordova. Md.