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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16

LIKE THE SUGAR FRAUD.
A Clergyman at the Head-Another Clergy
 man Suing for Commission,

man Suing for Commission,
 NEW YORK, Jan. 16-A suit in which two clergymen are the principals has been in- stituted and will probably be brought to trial in short time. The plaintiff, Rev. George F. Warren, Baptist minister of Newark, N. J., sues Rev. Thomas M. Col we'll, a Baptist clergyman of Mount Vernon, N. Y., for $22, 900, which he claims is due him as commission from the sale of Triple Thermic Motor stock
 The company which issues this stock claims that the motor will be run with bisulphate of carbon instead of steam, and promises when its invention is perfected to run all engines with the same compound. The inventor of the motor is a brother of the defendant. It is claimed that the plaintiff sold the stock to his parishioners, and was unable to collect his commissions
 The office of the company is in tf4 Potter building It was admitted that Rev. MT. Colwell was business manager of the com pany, and that its capital stock was $25. .OOO, | OOO, but nothing could be learned of the suit except that it would be contested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
People Who Fret.

One of the most striking examples of this large class of unfortunate beings is the great Carlyle-the man of noble heart and . strong mind, capable of grasping great subjects and giving wise words of admonition regarding them, and yet so difficult to live with com fortably, because he was easily disturbed by trifles and gave free vent to an oral expres- sion of the annoyances he felt.
 There is touch of the ridiculous, but much more that is pathetic, in thestory of Carlyle's behavior on his return home after an absence, during which his loved Jennie Mrs. Carlyle) worked with loving industry to make her husbands home coming an especially happy one The study was made immediately neat, the new furniture arranged in the most pleas ing order, and dainty touch given here and there to make all home like The task com pleted, Mrs. Carlyle awaited in happy ex- pectancy the return of the master of the house.
 What did Carlyle do to show his apprecia- tion of this loving service so willingly rem dered? Did he express his satisfaction in words, or even by a look of pleased surprisei Not he. Surveying the room with critical eyes he walked to window, discovered that the sash rattled, and vented his displeasure in unmistakable language. This one small flaw blinded him to all the rest of the order. and, pleasant arrangement of the room.-EveninG Wisconsin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
1t Worked Both Ways.

Here is an incident which shows how care fully the principles of acoustics should be ap- piled to a building. A church had been erected in Sheffield in which the preacher was altogether unheard, however great his exer- tion Various unsuccessful expedients were tried, until the incumbent, happily in this case scientific man, had a large parabolic reflector of light wood constructed and SO suspended that the pulpit was in the focus of the parabola.
 By such an arrangement the rays of sound issuing from the focus of the mirror would be thrown forward as Q parallel beam.- The consequence of this was that every word ut tered in the pulpit could be distinctly heard throughout the church; indeed, the speaker was more distinctly heard at the far end than at the intermediate portions, because this parallel beam of sound was directly cast upon those in the distant gallery. Unfortunately, however, the reflector acted in both direc- tions. If any one whispered in that distant gallery the sound of the whisper was gath. cred into the focus of the reflector. The, preacher placed in that focus thus heard all the remarks that happended to be made by the people sitting in the gallery, and as 1t was anything but pleasant to preach and listen to criticism on the sermon at the same time the reflector after awhile had to be taken down.-Chambers' Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Revival of g Famous Murder Case.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 16-The second trial of John Greenwald for the murder of Lyman s. Weeks, March 15, 1857. attracted large crowd to the court of sessions. The testi- mony was identical with that given on the first trial, saving that portion which bore upon the robbery committed in Brooklyn by Greenwald previous to the Weeks murder, the introduction of which on the first trial led the court of appeals to set aside the con- viction of Greenwald. Burglar Paul Krause, upon whose testimony Greenwald largely owed his conviction. is now an inmate of a Maryland prison, so his testimony was not available. There was not a single new fact developed by the prosecution yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
General Markets.

NEW YORK Jan. 15.-FLOUR-Closed dull and weak; fine grades of winter, 2.o0@S3; do. spring, $2.2O0275; superfine winter. S3.15@3.50 do spring. $2.73@3.2O; extra No. winter, S350a4 do. spring $335@3.S5; city mill extra S. 1O@5 25 for West Indies. Southern flour steady; trade and family extra, $3.550I5.5O.
 WHEAf-Options opened active and strong, at H0Ac advance, and made @ further slight advance before noon but in the afternoon there was some reaction. The closing prices were 1sQl Nc. higher than those of yesterday. Spot lots closed firm. Spot sales of No. red at $l O501 O0 extra red, $l.04D1.05 No. do., 96@97c.; No. $ red, 9116O92c.; No. white, $1; state white, Sl.
 CORN-Options were fairly active and firm, closing H@14c. higher. Spot lots closed dull Spot sales of No. mixed at 4414O46c.; steamer mixed, 410439sc; steamer white, 4I@4114c.. 444c.; do., Feb, 445sc.; do., March, d514c.
 OATS-Optionss were dull but fairly steady closing a trife higher. Spot lots closed firm. Spot sales of No. white at 39c.; No. , do., 34O 31Sc.; No. mixed, 32c.; No. do., s11s9Sl14c.; rejected 2Sc.; No. Chicago, 324c.; No. ? mixed, Jan, 3lAc.; do, Feb, s1ssc.; do., May, s29sc. E RYE-Dull. .0A = Ax
 SVGAR-Raw dull aud nominal; fair refining, 1 413-16c0D436.; 96 test centrifugal 59s@5 11-16c.' Refined steady, but quiet cut loaf and crushed &c.,; cubes and powdered, 74c. granulated, 7c. mold A, 718c.; confectioners' A, 67sc. coffee A standard, 64c.; coffee off A, 6 7-16@61ac.; white extra c, 6160614c.; extra c, 5N@6c.; c, 51a@ 616c.; yellow, 7-18c.
 BUTTER-Quiet; creamery eastern, 25I27c.; western do., 24D26c.
 CHEESE-Firm; New York factory cheddar, l1A@lsc.; western fiat, 1os4@114c..
 EGGS-Dull; fresh eastern firsts, 1S1SO 19c. western flrsts, 17s401s14c.
 COTToN-Spot closed steady. middling up lands, 1S-16c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
A Deadly Railroad.

Nobody will ever know how many lives tne building of the Canadian Pacific railroad through Maine cost. The dead unknowns have been buried like sheep. A correspond ent of The Dexter Gazette, writing from Elliotsville, says: "An old, unused burying ground (where an interment had not taken place for twenty-five years prior to the com mencement of the Canadian Pacific railroad) is being rapidly filled up. A few days ago your correspondent counted, scattered around among the skeletons of old horses, seven newly made graves. These contained the remains of workmen on the Canadian Pacific who had no friends in this part of the world. Lewiston (Me) Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
CT Remsen been told

department, which he formerly had charge of. At the beginning of the present admins tration he obtained the position of head of the sugar division through Tammany Halls influence.
 ''No more removals or changes will take place to-day" said Appraiser Stearns yester- day afternoon. Tomorrow I may make few changes, but they will be of no great i'm portance. l am now preparing my report on the condition of the office, and until my labor on that is finished there will be no big changes. 1t may take me a week to finish the report. My investigation is proceeding very satisfactorily, indeed"
 Appraiser Stearns is drawing salary at the rate of S4, 900 year while he is in this city and he says that Secretary Fairchild left the city fully satisfied that the salary of the ap- praiser for New York should be $S, OO0 When asked if action in Mir. Moore's case was taken because he was a Tammany man they feared to dismiss altogether Mr. Stearns said: 'No politics enters into this investiga- tim whatsoever. Whatever: changes or re- movals are made solely for the purpose of putting this department upon business basis. Whatever am doing is prompted by the most straightforward and honest in tentions."
 Secretary Fairchild did not leave the city yesterday until 3:45 p. m. He had a confer ence lasting for two hours with Collector Magone at the Everett house the first thing in the morning. What the subject discussed was Collector Magone would not divulge There are many who believe that Secretary Fairchild contemplates an examination into other departments.
 It was rumored after the Magone-Fair- child conference that Naval Officer Burts department was to be given an overhauling It was said that the special agents of the treasury had already begun or: n:investigation and that evidence was procured which would result in Col Burt's dismissal. That Secre- tary Fairchild has had his eye upon Col. Burt's department since his visit to the city there is little doubt Col. Burt's friendship for ex-Appraiser McMullen, openly avowed, was said to have caused dispeasure to the higher authorities also. When seen yester- day he said he did not expect to be removed I until Harrison's administration began.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
HEADS IN THE BASKET.
Consternation in the Customs
 Department.
STILL THERE'S. MORE TO FOLLOW.

Tho Political Earthquake Has Greatly
 Demoralized Interested Parties, and
 Further Shocks Are Momentarily Ex-
 pected-An Ominous Conference.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 6-Consternation al most approaching a panic reigns among Uncle Sam's employees in the customs de- partment which is under the ban for alleged frauds and undervaluations. The big shake up has only just commenced, and Acting Appraiser Stearns, late of Boston, is likely to make many changes and removals before the week has passed on what he declares to be purely business principles. Three heads have already been Topped off, and every one about the customs department is in fear and anxiety, expecting to be the next victim.
 Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild was 8
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
PLUMMER RETURNS.
He Thinks Harrison Charming Man and That New York Will Not Get Left.

He Thinks Harrison a Charming Man and That New York Will Not Get Left.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Mr. John F. Plum- mer returned from his visit to President elect Harrison at a late hour last night Mn Hummer said that he had had a most de- lghtful experience. He went to Indianapo- lis on personal invitation from MT. liar rison to visit him.
 II found him one of the most charming men with whom I ever came in contact" said MT. Hummer. "I told him what knew as to the situation in this state, and assured him that New York Republicans were anxious that the state should have a repre- sentative in his cabinet. I also declared it to be my belief that Warner Miller should be made either secretary of the treasury or placed in some other cabinet position. came away convinced that the Empire state has little reason to feel uneasy lest she shall not have full recognition"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
TRADE BULLETIN.

New York Money and Produce Market
 Quotations.
 NEW YORK, Jan 15.-Money closed at ? peI cent. The highest rate was and the lowest a per cent Exchange closed steady at 4.S6@4 s9 actual rates, 4.S514D4.soA for 60 days and 4.Ss1s l4S8A for demand. Governments closed steady; currency 6s, 119 bid 4s, coup, 1261a bid; 41ss do 1061s bid.
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union frsts, 1121a@117; Union land grants, 103@106; Union sinking funds, 1l9QS122; Centrals, 113@117 Stocks opened 56 to E per cent. higher, but the strength was only short lived. The market was only moderately active after midday, and prices a rule, declined to the close The closing prices were 1s to 216 per cent lower The sales for the day amounted to 237 ,115 shares.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
SENATORIAL CONTESTS.

Messrs. Hoar and Frye Returned from
 Massachusetts and Maine-Higgins Ia
 Elected in DeIaware-Other Elections.
 AUGUSTA, Me, Jan. 16-Both branches of the legislature balloted for United States senator at noon. In the house the vote stood 12l for w. P Frye Republican, to 25 foI Harris M. Plaisted, Democrat. In the senate all of the 2S votes were for w. P. Frye.
 BOSTON, Jan. 16.-Senator Hoar was re elected to the United States senate by the following vote: Senate p; house, I'll. Hon. A. F. Collins, the Democratic candidate, re- ceived complimentary vote of 6 in the senate and 56 in the house.
 DOVER, Del, Jan. 16.-Anthony Higgins was elected United States senator on the fourth ballot, to succeed Eli Salisbury after March next
 DENVER, Colo, Jan. l6 At joint session of both houses of the general assembly E. o. Wolcott was elected United States senator to succeed Thomas M Bowen, receiving the solid Republican vote. c. s. Thomas re ceived the complimentary vote of the Demo crats.
 RALEIGH, N. c. Jan. 16-The Democratic caucus to choose senator to succeed Matt W. Ransom met in the house of commons The names of M w. Ransom, Alfred M. Waddell, s. B. Alexander, Thomas J. Jarvis and Thomas l.. Clingman were placed be- fore the caucus. Si1ty-one votes were neces- sary to a choice. The first ballot resulted as follows: Ransom, 50; Alexander, 25; Wad. dell, p; Jarvis, IS; Clingman, 1; w. H. Kitchenn, l. There being no choice a second ballot was taken, resulting: Ransom, 69; Alexander, 26, Waddell, 15; Jarvis, 9: Clingman, 1; Kitchenn, l. Amid cheers Ransom's nomination was made unanimous
 LANSING, Mich, Jan. 16.-James McMillan of Detroit, was elected United States sena tor to succeed Thomas w. Palmer, by both branches of the legislature. The official an. nouncement will be made to-day. Congress- man M. H Ford, of Grand Rapids, received the complimentary vote of the Democrats
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Another BoOmlet Burst.

NEW YORK, Jan 16.-Chauneey M. Depew stated to a United Press reporter that there was no truth in the reports autographed from Baltimore that he was to be succeeded as president of the New York Central railroad by Mir. Samuel Spencer, ex-president of the Baltimore and Ohio, and that he Depew) would resign for the urpose of entering Harrison's cabinet or accepting some impor- tant mission abroad. II shall remain right here" !" continued MT. Depew, ''in my present position, as long as it is agreeable to the stockholders of the New York Central" Mr.
 Spencer was also seen at the St. James He was at loss to account for the reports, and emphatically denied that there was any truth in fhaIn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
State WOrkinpmen'S Assen,hIv

ALBANY, Jan l6.-The State Working mems Assembly met here yesterday, and before the days proceedings were over there came near being a well developed row. President Bowling made a short address, congratulating the members of the associa- tion on the reforms which they had been able to bring about in the prison labor mat ter. He put great emphasis on statement that the ''prison ring" to use his own ex- pression, was trying to retard the present pr,son plan. He spoke highly of the electoral reform bill, and advocated its passage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Yonkers Shaken Up.

YoNKERs, N. Y., Jan. 16-Illuminating gas on Palisade avenue exploded yesterday, and shook up everything around. Extensive sewer excavations had been made, and work was temporarily suspended and the street boarded over. A leak from a main filled the cavity with gas, which became ignited from some unknown cause. The street was torn up for distance of many feet Heavy plate glass windows were shattered and many stores wrecked. The force of the concussion was felt all over the central part of the city. There were many narrow escapes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Indiana's Legislature Gets to Work.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. l6-Yesterday was bill day with the legislature, and more than a hundred bills were introduced in the house and senate Lieutenant Governor Chase presided over the senate without any objec tion. President Pro Tenn Cox resigned the the chair on the appearance of MT. Chase, who was introduced by committee. Among the bills introduced in the senate was one by Senator Byrd against combines and trusts, making it unlawful for trusts to exist, and another giving man who is injured while in the employ of a corporation fixed com pensation. Senators Cox and Parrett each introduced bills revising and amending the present law. No bill providing for the reg istration of voters, as recommended by Gov ernor Hovey, has yet been introduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16

his arrival by Private Secretary Howard, though, for that gentleman had got his walking papers the night before. Mr. How ard had served ex-Appraiser McMullen long and we'll.
 When Mr. Stearns had looked over the papers and transacted the routine business of his office he sent for Examiner Abraham G. Remsen, of the sugar division, Repub- lican Mir. Remsen was told that hereafter his services would be dispensed with flor cause" MT. Remsen has been in the custom house for twenty years, and received salary of $2,5OO per annum. Secretary Howard got $2,OOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
The Dudley Case.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16-The grand jury reassembled after two weeks adjournment Judge Woods, in supplementary instructions, reversed his decision as given to the grand jury on Nov. Is, regarding Col. w. W. Dud- ley's case, and practically told the jury that they could not return an indictment unless it was proven that the instructions as con- tained in the famous letter were actually carried into effect by the person receiving it. He quoted as authority revised statues, sec tion 5,511. The charge was very long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Connecticut Cider Makers.

HARTFORD, Jan. 16-The annual meeting of the Connecticut Fruit Growers and Cider Makers association commenced two days session here. Various matters concerning the making of cider and vinegar were dis cussed. The president thought that legisla- tion which puts cider in the same category as distilled liquors requiring license was unfair. John A. Bliss, of New Yoik, publisher of a cider journal, urged smore general co-opera- tion on the part of cider makers. Mr. Gould. of Lowell, Mass, advocated vinegar law similar to that of Massachusetts, and the appointment of a vinegar and cider in- spector. William A. Jones, of Jonesville. submitted paper on ''Straw in the Cider Mill"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16

CHARLESTON, Jan. 16-TAe senate has not yet effected an organization. Two hours were spent in filibustering yesterday morn ing, when an adjournment was had until 8 o'clock p. m. The afternoon was occupied chiefly in motions to adjourn and to take recesses. This action on the part of the Re- publicans will delay the election of United States senator until Jan. 29, and perhaps longer. The Democrats talk of adopting revolutionary measures unless the Repub- Gcans effect an organization soon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Eclipse of the Moon Tonight.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-The following com. putations of the lunar eclipse of Jan. 16-17 were obtained at the United States naval observatory: Moon enters penumbra, 9h. 37m. H)s, p. m, Jan. 16; and leaves penum- bra, 3h. 2lm. 42s., a. m., Jan. IT, eastern standard time. For all places the greatest obscuration will be about seven-tenths of the moons diameter. The eclipse will be visible generally throughout the United State, Flu rope, Africa, America and on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Cranberry Growers In Session.

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 16.-The nineteenth annual session of the Cranberry Growers as- sociation was held yesterday. The following officers were elected: President, Dr. J. A. Brakely, of Bordentown; first vice president, Monroe Budd; Pemberton; second vice presi- dent, c. L. Holman, Lakewood; secretary and treasurer, A. J. Rider, Trenton; repre- sentatives New Jersey board of agriculture, Dr. J. H. Brakely, Bordentown, and A. J. Rider, Trenton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
A Very Sensible Conclusion. Too.

BUFFALO, Jan. 16.-A dispatch from AL bany quotes Presidential Elector Becker, of this city, as saying that he did not sign the Platt petition. He was asked to do so but declined, saying that he regarded the ap- poinument of cabinet officers as pre-eminently the president-elects own business Elector F1agler, of Lockport also denies having signed the petition, as he was reported to have done
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
The Negro Was Lynched.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 16.-Meadows, the negro accused of assaulting Mrs. Kellum and killing her child, near Pratt mines, was lynched by his captors Mrs. Kellum after ward said that she was positive he was the guilty man, but she had refrained from fully identifying him because she did not want to be responsible for his death at the hands of a mob. MT. Kellum wrote an open letter to his fellow citizens at the mines asking them to respect his wife's wish and his own, and let the law take its course.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Ammunition for samona.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16-The steamer Sagi- naw, which sailed for San Domingo ports, had on board 2O0, 900 metallic cartridges and sixty cases of rifles, consgnsd to parties in Samona. Minister Preston, of Hayti, tried to stop the vessel, but Collector Magone said he had no Jurisdiction, as the goods were consigned to neutral port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Three Working Girls smothered.

NEW YORK, Jan 16-The three story brick building No 715 and TIT Fifth street was de- stroyed by fire When the fire was over- come the dead bodies of Josephine Farran- kopf, 21 years old, of No. S9 Willett street; Maria Magdalena Straub, A, of No 5l6 Fifth street, and Bertha Apple, 29, of No. 1T Ludlow street, three girls who were en,- ployed in the New York Pate nt Cigar Box manufactory on the third floor of the build- ing were found smothered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16

of his peremptory dismissal than As sistant Appraiser Moore, of the sugar division, a Tam m any m an, was notified b y M r. Stearns that he had been reduced from the sugar division to the d a III a g @ d goods department.
 Thomas $. Tice, a Democrat, was ap- poin t @ d as MT. Moores successor.
 Mir. Moore will get a salary of S2, 300 in kLo dn,,,nnod nnoln
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Anarchists May Assemble.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Judge Tuley, of the circuit court, in a decision rendered, holds that Anarchists and Socialists have not for feited the constitutional right to assemble peaceably and discuss any question which interests them, provided they do not plot to carry out their ideas by the use of force against constituted authority
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16

very angry Hidu when he came to N @ W York, but when he left the city yesterday he felt more at ease and m u c h ore comfortable. H @ had seen the big shake up in prog ress, and left for Washington with a self satified air.
 Acting Appraiser Stearns was at his office very @ ar ly yesterday. He was not praeted upOn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Alleged White Cap. in tie Bay State.

HoUsAToNIc, Mass, Jan. 1.-Two of the men who took the places of the forty strik- ing weavers at the Monument mills were at tackled on their way home by fifteen masked men, who said they were White Caps, and who beat them until insensible and left them in the road. The two victims finally reached home, and, though seriously injured, will re- cover. Tke affair causes much excitement, and more trouble is feared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-16
Soliciting Aid for Parnell.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16-The municipal coun- cil of the Irish National league met last night, and issued an address to the Irish peo- pie in America, urging them to come to the support of the Irish cause by contributing literally to the fund for defraying the ex- penses of Mr. Parnen in The Times litigation.