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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
DEATH0N THE WIRES
Another Lineman Slain by an
 Electric Current.
DISCOVERED BY A LITTLE GIRL
Twenty Minutes Elapsed Before the Bod
 Gould be Taken Down.

Killed Just ns Feeks was Ki1led-A Crowd
 View the Spectacle-A Man Shocked by
 Touching the Body - Pathetic Scene
 When the Widow Learns the Dread
 full News.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-Another death by contact with electric light wire has occurred, strongly resem mbling in it's de- tails the horrible killing of lineman Feeks some weeks ago.
 Peter Clausen, a young Dane, em- ployed as lineman by the Northern New York Electric Light Company, climbed a pole at Third avenue and 15oth street to do some repairing. A few moments later little girl playing on the sidewalk heard a hissing noise above her, and looking up, she saw Clausen lying across two wires, with bluish light shooting from his right hand and his head.
 Crowd Gazo on the Body.
 Her cries quickly brought crowd to the scene, and several policemen soon arrived and set about the task of ex- tricating Clausens s body from the wires. The pole is within reach of a station of the elevated road, and the rescuing party operated from the platform of the station. A rope was thrown around Clausen's body, but so strong was the grip which held him to the wires that iJ could not be loosened.
 Shocked by Touching the Body.
 While pulling on the rope Thomas Smith, driver who had volunteered Io aid the officers, touched the body and received a shock which knocked him senseless. He was taken to a drug store and by the use of StlmulantS re- vived. Finally an officer cut one of the wires with an axe, and the body was then easily removed. A sichening smell of burning flesh pervaded the air.
 A Mass of Charred Flesh.
 A physician examined the body and pronounced life extinct. The right hand and arm up to the elbow was a mass of charred flesh, and there was deep burn under the chin. The body wires on the bottom croSS-arm of the pole. There was a crosSarm above bearing a nnmber of telegraph wires. Just how ClauSen met with his fatal mishap is not known, but the wires ! seemed to be insulated with the poorest grade of material.
 The Dead Mans Wife in Convulsions. The coroner viewed the body and gave a permit for it's removal to Claus ems late home. Mrs. Clausen is about to become mother, and though an officer was sent in advance to break the news gently to her, she fainted when | told of her bereavement, and on regain | ing consciousness relapSed into con vulsions. A physician was called to at tend her, and the people who witnessed | Clausen's death and mutilation were | loud in their denunciation of the pres ent electric light wire system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
His Life for a Stolen Ride.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Eighteen year-old Matthew Lynch, of Meriden, Conn.,, met with an accident that will doubtless prove fatal. At Wissinom- ing Station he attempted to get on a moving freight train of the Pennsylva- mia Railroad. He missed his footing, and falling between two cars had both legs cut off close to the trunk. He was sent to the Episcopal Hospital, but nothing can be done to save him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
A WILD COW LOOSE.
A SmaI1-Sized Riot Created by the Ir
 furiated Beast.

A Small-Sized Riot Created by the In
 furiated Beast.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-A wild COW which broke loose in Yorkville yester- day evening caused great excitement. One woman was badly gored by the in- furiated beast, and is now in precar- ious condition. Then policeman, un- der the influence of drink, it is said, arrived on the scene, and scattered the crowd right and left with his club. One woman was knocked down and several mon injured. Three of the latter were arrested for interference with an officer. The policeman did not escape injury, as bricks and other missiles were fired at him in showers.
 The COW, which was the cause of all the trouble, was finally captured and taken to the pond.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
PURSUING A BANKER,
A Criminal Charge Follows Emma Fields
 Civil Suit.

A Criminal Charge Follows Emma Fields
 Civil Suit.
 SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 1O.-James D. Stafford, president of the City Ma tional Bank, has been arrested for adultery on . charge brought by Emma Field, and has been held in S1,OOO for trial next Friday.
 Stafford Field scandal case that has ex- cited Springfield social circles for the past year.
 Some weeks ago Miss Field brought a civil suit against Stafford, who defaulted and confessed judgment.
 The woman now brings this criminal charge with the hope of getting the banker imprisoned
 Her child, which sine abandoned on a doorstep, but which was later traced to her, is already being maintained by Stafford on an order of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Dom Pedro in Public.

LISBON, Dec. 1O.-Dom Pedro visited the Pyrotechnic School last night, and listened to various lectures with close attention. In conversation he expressed doubts that the new government of Bra gil will add to the prosperity of the country, but declined to make any ref erence to the possibility of his formal abdication of his imperial rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Mrs, billiard Wept Bitterly.

EASToN, Pa, Dec. 1O.-Mrs. Margaret billiard, who, with her paramour, Will jam H. Bartholomew, was convicted of the murder of her husband on he nigh of September 6, at Biersville, was sen fenced to be hanged. Under the prom ise made at tho time of Bartholomew's srial for her testimony against him, an effort will be made to have sentence commuted to imprisonment for life. Mrs. billiard wept bitterly while the eentence was being pronounced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Political Complexion Settled.

ELIZABETH, N. J., Dec. 1O.-The po- litical complexion of the next City Council of Elizabeth was decided last night by the Board of Canvassers giv- ing the disputed seat in the Fifth Ward to Benjamin H. Campbell, Demo- crat, instead of to Alexander Kerr, Re- publican. This will make the new Board stand: Democrats, IS; Republi- cans, II. The latter. however, say they will capture tho presidency and large ma aioritY of the patronage.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
i.iSANE AND DESTITUTE,
A Distressing Case Brought to Light in
 Pittsburg.

A Distressing Case Brought to Light in
 Pittsburg.
 PITTsBURG, Dec. 1o...The police de. partment was notified of a particularly distressing case of destitution in tho family of John Kress, residing in the sgd ward.
 An investigation disclosed the fact that on Friday last an infant died of scarlet fever. The body has since oc- cupied the same couch on which an elder child is thought to be dying from the same disease. All efforts of the neighbors or police to secure entrance to the house have proved fruitless. The mother-evidently insane-drove all corners away.
 The coroner, accompanied by officers, forced an entrance and took charge of the remains of tho infant and will pro- vide for the mother and sick child. John Kress has been missing from home for several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
REDUCING WAGES.
X New Scale of Prices Cause Trouble
 Among Leather Workers.

WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 10.-There is every probability of strike of the leather employees here. The newly organized Leather Manufacturers As sociation of Woburn, posted it's new price list which makes in some cases a reduction of from 50 cents to sl.50 in weekly wages.
 A suspicion becoming general that tn 0 tanners intended to finish up their leather in hand, in readiness for strike, committee demanded that James Houston & Co. should put in more hides and on getting an unsatis- factory reply ordered out the men in tan yard and beam house. A similar demand was made on E. l.. Shaw S Co.,, but some arrangement was made whereby their mon continued at work. The men say that the new list is unfair, and trouble is expected. The lis t affects nearly 1,5OO employees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
A New Born Child Effects a Will.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Dec. 1o.-The widow of the late J. Barnaby is con testing that clause of his will cutting her off with g, 800 per annum. A com promise was nearly arranged by which Mrs. Barnaty was to receive s15, 900 in lieu of dover, when word reached the court that Mrs. Barnaby's daugh- ter, Mrs. Mabel Conrad, had just become a mother of a girl baby, which is entitled to a share in the es- tate. The proceedings will have to bo amended to conform to the new condi- lions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Charged With Dedication and Arson.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1O.-Chas. Ostrom, bookkeeper of the office here of the St. Paul 'Pioneer Press," is under ar rest. charged with 8 dedication of sa,OOO. It is also suspected that he set fire to the "Tribune'' building, hoping to destroy the books which contained the evidence of his guilt. He admits the shortage and also that he left the books out of the safe on the night of the fire, but says he hopes to prove an alibi,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Ohio Ballot BOx-FOrgery Case.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1O.-The case of Wood, ballot-box forger, was continued in the police court until Dec. 23 at the request of the defense. Judge Ermston said that the case must not be post poned further than that date, but that all concerned must be ready for the trial to be heard then
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Over Two Millions Involved.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company has begun proceedings to recover from John H. Inman s2, 300, 900. This sum, it is alleged, was made by Inman and his as sociates while in control of the com pany, by the purchase of the Pratt Coal X Iron Company, in which they were interested. It is allesed that they bought the Pratt property for g, ,5O0,- 900 less than the price at which they turned it over to the Tennessee Com nanY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Poet Whtttier's Birthday.

BOSTON, Dec. 1O.-The eighty-seventh of the birth of the Poet Whittier is near at hand. Owing to the delicate condition of Mir. Whittier's health it has been deemed advisable to request his friends to allow the occa- sion to pass as quietly as possible. The aged poet is not able to receive callers nor to answer many letters. much as he would like to do SO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Demands of Labor.

ALBANY, N. Y., Dec. 1O.-The State Trade Assembly opened here to-day. The attendance is not large. This year the Legislature will be asked to pass the following measures: Amend ing section 16s of the Penal Code, the conspiracy clause; providing for the weekly payment of wages in cash es- tablishing a State printing bureau :; calling far uniform text books in the schools providing for the equalization of taxes and abolishing all contracts on State work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Fund in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 10.-The work of raising fund for the relief of the family of MT. Davis was begun yesterday. Subscriptions are coming in from every body, veteran Union soldiers as well as Confederates contri outing. Tho total this morning reaches about s, 800. The Jefferson Davis Monument Association has applied for charter. It is inten- ded to make this State movement for monument to be located here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
A Nun Becomes Insane.

PrrTsBURG, Dec. 10. - Sister Mary sler Convent, escaped and was captured. Late last evening she attempted to throw herself from fourth story win dow, but was caught. This is her third attempt at suicide, the last being caused by excitement over the Nun of Kenmares disclosures. She has been taken back to the convent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Feleratio of Labor.

BOSTON, Dec. 1o.-The convention of the Federation of Labor opened at 10 o'clock this morning. Governor Ames delivered an address of welcome on be- half of the State, and Mayor Hart ten dered Boston's welcome to the dele gates. President Gompers responded. After the transaction of some prelimi- nary business the delegates were driven about the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Rev. Sam Small an Episcopal,an,

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 1O-The applica. tion of the Rev. Sam Small for ordin. ation in the Protestant Episcopal Church is being considered by a com. mittee of ministers and doubtless will be formally received. MT. Small has Church, but his family are Episcopalt ans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Another Warrant for Powderly.

SCoTTDALE, Pa, Dec. 10.-Ex-Repre- sentative Callaghan has again sworn out warrants charging T. V. Powderly and two local mem bers of the Knights of Labor with conspiracy to defeat him at the recent election.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Music in Now York Streets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-Mayor Grant has signed the ordinance recently passed by the Board of Aldermen per- hitting the organ grinders to play in the streets of tho city. The act pro- hibits street bands from playing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The In6uRnZa Rla rue.

BERLIN, Dec. 1O.-The plague of in fluenza is spreading rapidly in many parts of Germany. At Spaudau over 100 workmen in the gun factory are afflicted with the disease.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Consolidation of Miners Unions,

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 1O.-The movs- ment looking to consolidation of the National Progressive Union and D. A. 1855, K. of L., the rival organizations of miners, has taken definite shape. The Progressive Union has opened the way through friendly letter addressed to the officers of D. A. 135.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Emin's Condition Improved.

ZANZIBAR. Dec. 1O.-Dr. Parke, Stan ley's physician. issued bulletin at Bagamoyo pronouncing Emins condi- tion much improved and his chances of recovery brighter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Twenty Years for Felontous Assault.

DEDHAM. Mass, Dec. 10 Edward j.. Lonsdale, of FoXboro, was sentenced to 20 years in the State prison for felon. ious assault upon Annie Coomey, IA years old, at oxboro, November IS,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
JuStus A. RathbOne Dead.

LIMA, O.. Dec. 1O.-Justus A. Rath- bone, the founder of the order of the Knights of Pythias, is dead. aged 50 years. He had been i'll for three weeks. His remains will be taken to Syracuse for interment, beside those of his wife.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Mystery About Young Mans Death.

MILFORD, Mass, Dec. 1O.-The death of a young man named Coleman, resid- ing in Menton, is being investigated. Coleman fell from scaffold and was in stantly killed. To Medical Examiner Eaton 1t was stated that the death oc- cured day or two ago, and that the details had been withheld. Much mys- tery envelopes the affair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
A Prize Fighter Sentenced.

ELMIRA, N. Y., Dec. 1O.-A man who o says he is James Fell, the prize fighter, was sentenced to five years in Auburn prison for attempting to pass forged check for $50 on the Chemung Canal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
A Fortune of sees,ooo.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Dec. 10.-Lillian V. Fox, of this city, has just received e225, 900, which represents her share of the estate of Wm. Valentine, of Provi- dsnce, who.1ied fifty years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Rumors that Emin Attempted Suicide.

 VIENNA, Dec. 1O.-It is rumored here that Emin Pasha's recent injuries were caused by an attempt to commit suicide because of remorse for having left his post of duty in tho equatorial province he had founded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O.-The New York Presbytery adopted the report of the committee on revision of the Westmins- ter Confession. The report opposes any general revision or alteration of the Confession.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
The Peters Nassacre Confirmed,

LONDON, Dec. 1O.-Confrmation of the massacre of Dr. Peters and his party has been received. The camp was surround ed by 1,200 Somalis and attacked at mid night. No one escaped.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Oarsman Searla Dead.

LONDON, Dec. 1O.-A dispatch from Adelaide, South Australia, announces the death of Henry E. Searlo, cham pion oarsman of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Suits at $2.50
Keeling Jackets.

We have them for wear at S5O0 for a good one or $120 for an extra nice one. Boys S4 to $6 50; can be worn over the coat or not according to the weather. They will keep the cold out and are not in the way as overcoats and ulsters often are
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-10
Warm Winter Caps 25c Each,

Mems Heavy Underwear 50c-bang up, good article. Working Shirts, Overalls, Jumpers, Jackets, Etc. Buck Gloves and Mitts 5Oc to $1, Plymouth made, hand sewed, warm and durable. You will find your money will go a long ways toward clothing yourself and boys if you pur-
 hase of
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27
How spaying Il Done.

On Saturday afternoon last in COM
pany with DR.. G. III. Porter we drove out
to the ranch Of Meyer q sachse, and wit
messed DIR. Grey spay number OF heif-
ers. We had never seen the operation
performed before, but any novice could
see that the doctor is an expert at his
business. In spaying the animal is
placed on the right side, the left side
being up. The two forelegs and the right
hind leg are tied together, leaving the
left hind leg free Of ropes, but 1t is held
by an assistant. An incision is then
made diagonally across the left flank, but
only the skin and first layer Of muscles,
which is quite thin, are cut with the
knife. The other two layers OF muscles
are separated and pushed back ont OF the
way with the fingers, and the lining OF
the abdominal cavity is also broken
through with the fingers. With calves
eight months old and younger the open
ing is made only large enough to admit
two fingers; with older animals it has to
be made 10 admit the whole hand. The
right hand or fingers are inserted in the
opening, and first the left ovary, then
the right, are brought out and both are
cut from the womb at the same time
Then, il only two fingers were used, the
wound is sewed up with single stitch
IL the whole hand, two stitches. A little
tar. mixed with carbolic acid to keep OIL
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27

ment passengers win not be compelled To
remain over here from o'clock In the
morning until o'clock In the afternoon
OF the next day. Engines are now being
oyerhauled and put into condition at the
round house. Albuquerque Citizen.
Two carloads OF lumber from Flag
stat, to be used In building the new
church here, arrived this week. The
lumber has been hauled to the building
site, and Rev. q. H. Adams, the superin-
tendent Of missions. il expected here
next month, when the building OF the
church will be commenced.
Henry Bowman spent few hours In
Kingman on Thursday. He informs US
that Mrs. Bowman's son was one OF the
crew OF the u. s. warship Van dalia, and
was numbered among the lost ia the
sinking Of that vessel in the Samoan dis
aster. The young man had been in the
navy about nine months and was nearly
10 years oiu.
The experience OF Mr.. X. d. Whitley,
an influential and prominent citizen OF
Martindale, North Carolina, will no
doubt be perused with interest by people
in all parts Of the country. For years he
has been subject to violent attacks OF Ia
tlammatory rheumatism; on the first Of
February he had an attack, which settled
in one OF his knees and caused almost
unbearable pain for two days He OBJ
tanned bottle OF Chamberlain's Pain
Balm from w. M. Houston & Co., mer-
chants at Mecklinburg City, N. G. He
writes that it gave almost immediate re-
lief and gives Chamberlain's Pain Balm
the highest praise and advises all per-
sons troubled with like affections TO use
Il and get relief. Sold by II. II. Watkins.
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27
He Got Even.

An importing house in New York dis
charged an old employe and he has
eyened up things by going to the custom
house and disclosing series OF frauds,
by which the government has been
swindled out Of about quarter Of mill
ion. The house imported "old furni-
ture" from Europe on which the duties
are almost nothing. But concealed in
double doors and large mirrors were valu-
able paintings, and stuffed in old sofas
and chairs were tapestries, silks, laces,
gold emboideries and other priceless arti-
cles that escaped free Of duty and were
sold to tho first families Of New York.
The firm was that Of Allard & Go. 1t ia
the largest case Of smuggling OF recent
record, barring the opium trade through
Canada.
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27
Takes HIS 0w. LiCe.

Last Friday John Lloyd, miner, went
to Cerbat for the purpose Of working in
the mill there. He arrived about noon
and his strange actions were at once no
ticed and hs was told to 20 TO the cabin
occupied by John Kennedy and get some
rest, as he had been drinking heavily Tor
several weeks past and was evidently
suffering from the effects Of his long
spree. A short time after Lloyd went to
the cabin Kennedy went TO see what he
could do ior him. On approaching the
door Lloyd pulled q six-shooter and told
him that he was one Of chose fellows, I"
and not to come any closer, but TO go
back. Kennedy made the most rapid
movements Of his life In getting out OF
the range Of Lloyds revolver Several
attempts were made during the alter
noon and evening by Messrs. Barry,
Graham and others to approach the
cabin, but they were held at bay by
Lloyd with his pistol, and all attempts TO
approach the place we're foiled by him,
aud the last time Lloyd was seen alive
he was sitting ia the door Of the cabin,
pistol in hand. About 10 o'clock at night
the report Of 9 pistol was heard from the
cabin. All but q few Of the residents had
retired no attempt Was made to approach
the place. Saturday morning Mike Dor
gan and two or three others quietly APP
preached the place, and looking in at the
open door saw Lloyd lying on the
bed, as they supposed asleep, the pistol
ON the floor at his feet. Possession Of the
weapon was obtained, and on fRsther ex-
animation it was found thss zbyd was
not asleep but dead. He had evidently
seated himself on the side Of the bed,
placed the pistol to the right side Of his
head and pulled the trigger, falling back
on the bed in the throes Of death.
A message was dispatched to Kingman
for G. NJ Funston justice OF the peace
and coroner, who, in company with l..
o. Cowan, probate judge, went to the
scene and held an inquest. Messrs.
T. L. Ayers, John Barry, john Granfield
John Kennedy, Michael Dorgan and J. O.
Hinelright composed the coroner's jury
and rendered verdict in accordance
with the above narrated facts.
The deceased came to this county
about nine months ago in company with
Ben Maynard, an old friend, from
Carlisle, n. N. Mr.. Lloyd was a pros
pector and miner of Graham county
The body was buried below Cerbat on
Saturday evening.
4 suicide in this county Is rare oc
currence and attracts much attention and
comment. The weapon used was an ole
fashioned ball an cap Colts pistol, on'
chamber only being fired. After the in
quest when the pistol was being dis
charged by Mr.. Ayers three chambea
went off at once
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27
saIesiadies and AIaleria Bugs.

The San Francisco Examiner has
lately been filling up considerable space
in an attempt to prove that the word
"saleswoman" as applied to isaaele
clerks is preferable to that of gales
lady," and has interviewed several hun
dred "two-nicker's' on the subject with
out having arrived at a conclusion. Now
when the silly prattle they are indulging
in at present over sillier question has
somewhat abated they night with benefit
TO their readers in this great land Of prom
ise suggest something that would lead to
the extermiuation Of the "alfileria bug"
which is at present proving itself such an
Internal nuisance IN Kingman. The bug
in question is about one-tenth as large as
this: ..
Mohave County miner., 1889-04-27
Graaa Ledge 4. q. o. =.

The Grand Lodge l. o. o. H., in ito
recent session in Tucson elected the fol-
lowing grand officers:
Il. X. Hickey, Phoenix, grand master.
w. IL. Thornc, Prescott, deputy grand
master.
David Cohn, Tombstone, grand war
den.
ID. A. Reed, Phoenix, grand secretary.
j. J. Hill, Tucson, grand treasurer.
william Wilkinson, Prescott. grand
representative,
Il. r. Lincoln. Prescott, J. y, Mans
field, Tucson, r. III. Coyle, Phoenix, trus-
tees.