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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
A TALE OF TRUE LOVE.
Mary Mulcahy Made Bride and a Rich
 Widow Within Five Minutes.

Widow Within Five Minutes.
 MONTREAL, March l.--The mystery attend ing the marriage and death of Ralph Boe- hormil HusSon and his two minute bride, Miss Mary Mulcahy. was partly cleared up by Chief Dective Cullen, who called upon the widow. Husson was a weai thy English man. He was 3S years old when he died He was travelling when he met Miss Mucahy in St. Patricls's church in this city. Both were tievout Catholics She was very poor. He visited her. and they became engaged. He visited his father in London, and while there he became very ill, but he insisted upon com ing here and marrying Miss Mulcahy before it was too late.
 Upon landing Husson's vitality had been so exhausted by the ocean voyage that tine doc tors told him he could not live twenty-four hours. A telegram was sent to Miss Mulcahy to meet him at the railway station here Mon day morning Husson was carried to sleigh, which Miss Mulcahy, Hussons father and a priest also entered They started for the Mulcahy residence but before they had gone a block Husson falnted The party stopped, and the physicians revived him, when he in- sisted on being married right there. Then, in the crowded thoroughfare, hundreds of people passing to ani fro, in, open sleigh, the 1S-year-old girl was mar ried to the dying man. After the ceremony the bridegroom took from his pocket document, signed and sealed and witnessed by lawyers, conveying all his prop erty to Mrs. Mary Mucahy Husson, and handed it to her. Then he lay back, closed his eyes, casred his wife's hands, made sev- eral almost inaudible sighs and died, within ten minutes from the time he arrived in this city.
 The father Immediately decided to return fo Ha Cl-al tha h>.iIp tn wifi him. She, horror struck, and trembling il every limb, tore herself aws y from tlie party and ran up St James street, leaving her dea6 husband behind.
 Thursday afternoon Husson, Sr., and party returned to New York with the body. Mrs Husson has papers making her mistress O e225, 900 worth of English property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
In the Black Country.

"CIne woman at work in shop behind clean and tidy cottage had been mak- ing nails for thirty years. She got 7td. for making 1000 nails, and by working long hours she could make Sd. a day net" One little shop, from ten to twelve feet square, was in full swing, where were four young women "hard at it." and if they could keep it up for six days at fif- teen hours a day their gross earnings would amount to the surprising sum of 6s. Sd. each. "But the clear earnings of these young women-skillful. persistent, unwearying workers; their arms thin, but hardened by unceasing toll; their chests flat, their faces palid, and their palms and fingers case hardened by bel lows, hammer, oliver and rod-will run to 5s. 5d. per week when in full work. 1" The ''oliver," it should be explained, is a spring tilt hammer operated by the foot of the worker and discharging the duty of a mechanical striker; it's weight varies from ten pounds to thirty pounds.
 It is a very striking sight to see a clever girl at her work making leone" or "countersunk" nails, or "pipe" nails, "spoon heads" and "gutter spikes" Her
 
 at one end, out of which the nail is fashioned; with her right hand she wields her forming hammer, and with her left leg she works the oliver, while her eager face is all the time bowed to the anvil, except when, strengthening herself up, she turns from the anvil to the bellows to blow up the fire. But when these girls are aged or about to be come mothers the sight is still more striking, and makes one wish that one had never seen it or heard of it, it is SC pitiful and sad, not to say unkind anc unnatural. It would seem to be next tt impossible in the present state of things to do anything in the way of regulating the hours of labor, for the nailmaker! shop is his house, and his house is hi. castle. But for the fact that the nail makers sanitary surroundings should bt so shocking there is no excuse.-The Saturday Review.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Located with Cancelled Scrip.

SPOKANE FALLS, W. r, March 1.-Great excitement exists at Wallace, Idaho, over the decision of the secretary of the interior i'll the case of Allen vs Morrill, involving the valid ity of land located with Sioux half breed scrip. Wallace was located with this scrip, and few minutes after the news was re- ceived at Wallace of the decision the entire town jumped. The Carter house, the leading hotel, was the first property seized. A meet ing was held and a committee appointed to investigate the matter visited the United States land office in Occur dAlene county, and found the town had been located with scrip that had been cancelled. It was agreed that the parties should retain los with build ings on, but no one should have more than four lots Many persons thought to be very rich are beggars. while poor people have jumped into wealth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
THE KILLED NOW NUMBER TEN.
A Passengers Story of the Awful St. George
 Railroad Accident.

Railroad Accident.
 ST. GEoRGn. Ont, March Mrs. Hig- gins, of Toronto, who was so terribly injured in the St. George wreck, has died This in creases the death roll to ten. Miss Andrews, of Belleville, O.; Dr. Sequesne, of Cleveland, O., and Miss Mcleod of Ingersol, Ont, are thought To be dying.
 William Somerville, Jr., a Hamilton com mission merchant, tells thrilling story. 'l left the passenger coach," he said, just be- fore we reached St. George and went into smoker A few minutes later the car began to pitch and the seats flew up. There was a sickcning crash behind us 1 ran to the rear door and saw an appalling wreck. The pas senger coach had just left and the dining car had pitched into the ravine, sixty feet below, and the drawing room car was hang ing half way down the bank. ran down the bank. There must have been twenty people there ill heap. Some were alive and not much hurt; others were crushed almost beyond recognition The first person ex- tricated was bride who was badly cut about the head and injured internally. Her husband was unhurt, but he was so ex- cited he could render Ro assistance. While we were getting the people out fire started within foot of mass of people who were so wedged in that they could not move. Their screams were heartrend.ng, but with the aid of overcoats, seal sacques and snow we ex- tinguished the flames before any one was burned"
 T. l.. Lewis, of Chatham, another of the survivors, said ''l was in the smoking car reading. A friend asked me to go in the dining car Wait till I finish this page,' said So he waited for me- That book saved two lives, for a minute later the crash
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
A Youth Convicted of Murder.

ROCHESTER, N Y., March 1.-Christian Schnecklenberger, the boy of Is who so bru- tally murdered Mrs. S..Hale by pounding her with boot on the night of Jan. IS, was con- victed of murder in the second degree by the jury. He was brought in to hear the yer dict, but took it as coolly as any of the spectators. His mother and sister were in court, and were deeply affected. The murder occurred in the town of Chili, about ten miles west of this city. Schnecklenberger was em- ployed as farm hand, and was detected by his victim while robbing the house. He killed her to conceal his crime.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Turning Out to the Left,

There is new fashion in park driving which will cause trouble if it is persisted in. A large number of coach and saddle horses have been imported from England within a few years. Many of the i'm ported horses are kept in New York and arc now driven by their owners in the daily park parades. Tho young men who have not English born horses try to get their own horses up in imitation of them, with clipped names, banged tails, and English harness. Young men who drive dog carts take especial pride in having their horses, carts and men as English as importation or imitation can make them.
 Some bright young man has discovered the way to tell the real English article from the imitation, and other young men are taking advantage Of his discov- cry as fast as they learn it, though the knowledge has not become general yet. Horses have habits as much as men. A horse that has been used to doing things in . certain way in his youth wants to pursue it when he grows up. In Eng land drivers turn to the left in passing instead of to the right, as in this coun- GlS. AS tll tAHltIlCGll DIGu IOTSo H. stinctively turns to the right an English horse turns to the left. Some young man noticed this and told his friends. Ii is now the correct thing for young man with an English horse in driving to pass his friends on the left.
 When other young men who haven't English horses learn this they may try to turn their horses to the left, too. Ii will not be easy, for many American horses will resent being forced to adopt English customs. It will not be safe thing to attempt unless there is an un- derstanding between both drivers. Ii you see two young men struggling tc pass on the left when their horses want to go on the right, you may know that they are not ignorant of the law of the road, but that they want to be as fash. ionable as other young men with real English horses.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Girl Charged with Barn Burning.

HANOVER, Pa., March Miss Rosie Weaver, the adopted daughter of Mrs. Peggy Wentz, whose barn near Lineboro', Carroll county, Md, destroyed over @ month ago, was arrested, charged with the burning, and is alleged to have confessed it to William Stackhouse, a Pinkerton detective, who for weeks has been engaged night and day in pursuing the burners. She was brought to Hanover. To Mr. Wentz Miss Weaver is also alleged to have confessed her crime. She is reported to have said that she made four at tempts to burn the barn, and succeeded in the fifth Miss Weaver is only 16 years old, has a pretty oval face and neat trim figure. Her hair is auburn, and she has bright blue
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
PlATT AND MILLER OUT.
A Compromise Candidate to the Front.
THE IGNORED NAME OF SEWARD.

How the Cabinet Stands Now According
 to the Theoretical Slate Makers-Gen.
 Harrison Has a Very Busy Day with
 Office Seekers and Callers.
 WASHINGTON, March 1.-The notable de velopment of the day Tn the way of cabinet gossip is the entire disgruntlement of the New York contingent. It is loudly pro claimed that Platt and Miller are out of the race. Early last evening William H. Seward, a son of the famous Seward, began to take the position of the compromise candidate for cabinet honors for the Empire state. Platt and Miller men admitted that their favorites were distanced, and majority seemed to be il favor of Seward. The consensus of opinion in the Arlington house lobby indi- catcs that the cabinet would surely contain Blaine, Wanamaker, Noble, Windom and Palmer. Friends of Governor Rusk have been making strong efforts ill his behalf, but Senator Palmer's position is looked upon as too secure for dislodgement. The name of Whitelaw Reid was vaguely suggested as a sop to New York, but the Republican editor not held in great favor by the profes- sonal politicians.
 The Arlington, where Gen. Harrison is stopping, was besieged all day by politicians and would be iiice holders. The jam in the Hobbies was at times so great that it was al most impossible to move.
 The prasident-elect was up early. He had barely time to finish his breakfast and hur- riedly scan his correspondence when the cards of callers began to pile ill on him. .....
 Several state delegations of Republican congressman called in body to pay their re- spects. Among these were the congressman from Pennsylvania, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each delegation reports that they merely shook hands with Gen. Harrison, extended congratulations and exchanged some pleasant remarks
 Gen. Harrison took walk alone early in the day in the vicinity of Iowa circle, where he used to live, and at o'clock walked out for exercise with MT. Miller, his law partner. He returned to dine with the members of his party, and passed the evening in receiving visitors with whom special appointments had been made
 At 9:30 MT. and Mrs Russell Harrison and Mrs. Mckee drove to the White House and had brief interview with the president and | Mrs. Cleveland Gen. Harrison retired at Il | o'clock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
MURDERED BEFORE HIS FAMILY.
An Aged Pennsylvania Farmer Shot Down
 and Robbed.

An Aged Pennsylvania Farmer Shot Down
 and Robbed.
 SOMERSET, Pa, March l.-Early in the evening the house of Herman Umberger, an aged farmer living on the pike, twelve miles east of here, near Jennerstown, was entered by two masked men claiming to be officers, with search warrant for jewelry that had been stolen from peddler in the neighbor- hood a short time ago Mir Umberger inno- gently accompanied them through the house. but became suspicious and slipped Si1,000 in currency and more than that in securities from cupboard drawer into his pocket
 The men then commanded him. at the points of revolvers, to hand it over This he refused to do The men fired two shots into his body, killing him almost instantly They took the money and fed. The aged wife, with her family of children, witnessed the cold blooded murder, but were threatened with death if they gave an alarm, and it was fully an hour before the farm bell was rung. Searching parties pursued the robbers through the snow, but failed to capture them Re wards aggregating 1,500 have been offered for the murderers, who, if caught, are likely to be summarily dealt with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Masonic Events in Connecticut.

HARTFORD, March 1-The Grand Com mandery of Knights Templar in this state will hold its annual session in New London, March 19. Grand Commander Charles B. Ware, of that city, will deliver the address. Palestine Commandery of New London will receive the Grand Commandery officers and distinguished Masonic guests from outside ot the state during the evening prior to the an nual conclave. The Rev. J. w. Richardson, of Stamford has been appointed orator for the hundredth anniversary of the Grand Lodge, which will take place in New Haven July TO-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Life Saving in England.

A century ago there was . popular preJu- jice against interfering with the condition of persons who had lost consciousness in tho water, and it was to combat this folly that Dr. Hawes, the founder of the Royal Humane society of England, began to offer rewards to those whowould rescue the bodies of drowned persons between London and Westminster bridges, in order that experiments might be made in resuscitating them.
 At first, the project was merely ridiculed, but as it resulted in bringing to life a largo number of inanimate persons, public sym pathy soon turned in that direction. A socf- ety of thirty-two persons was formed and still continues to flourish.
 Its work is every year increasing During the last twelve months, 53S persons were re- warded for making attempts to save life, and $40 persons were actually rescued from death. The society ignores all risk of death, except in cases of drowning, or suf1ocation from tho foul gases of mines, wells or sewerA AL though lives are every day risked in heroic deeds of other sorts, it has been found best to restrict its action to its original scopa
 Seven kinds of rewards arc offered. The most common is testimonial, inscribed on vellum or parchment. Among the most dis tinguished rewards are silver medals, ot which six were last year given, and the high est prize of all is a gold medal, awarded to the case which shows the most gallantry for the year.
 Tie last gold medal was given to gentle man who in pitchy darkness jumped into the river to save girl who had walked into 1t by mistake. The current was running very rapidly, and he had the greatest difficulty in bringing her to the bank.
 It is a curious fact that notwithstanding the constant increase in Englands popala- tion, the number of persons drowned thers shows hardly any increase during the las1 twenty-five years-Youth's Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
BRUTAL SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Inhuman Treatment of Pupils i'm New
 York State and Michigan.

York state and Michigan.
 ELLICoTTvILLE, March l.-Charles Black mon, a teacher in the public school, punished John Mullaly, q 14-year-old boy, so badly that it may prove fatal. Mullaly is delicate and has been afflicted with ulcers on the eye ball, and in consequence wears glasses. Black mon ordered the youth to remove the glasses and put them out of sight He took them off, but retained them in his hand. Then Blackmon beat him severely that blood flowed from gashes in his wrist Blackmon will be prosecuted.
 DETROIT, March IA special to The News from Coldwater, Mich, says: Professor Sears, state public school superintendent, is charged with shockingly whipping Frank Harter and Philip Smith, both aged 12 years, inmates of the school. The boys week ago Sunday made an attempt to run away They were captured, and Professor Sears lashed them with buggy whip on their bare backs until blood flowed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
The New Commander.

ALBANY, March 1.-Department Com mander H. Clark, of the G. A. R., has ar rived and taken possession of headquarters Last evening he announced the following ap- pointments. on his staff: A. A. Penfield Post 65, Oswego, assistant adjutant general; W. B. Stoddard, A. B. Smith post, Norwich, as sistant quartermaster general; J. w. Smith, Post 96, New York, inspector general; J. |. Sayles Post 47, Rome judge advocate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
PrOpramme of the Presidents.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-President Cleve- land and Gen. Harrison have agreed on the following programme for inauguration day: After the ceremonies at the Capitol the ex- president will return to the executive man. sion with the president After the serving of light refreshments, which will occupy but a few minutes and to wllich no guests will be invited, Mir. Cleveland will take leave of President Harrison and drive to the residence of Secretary Fairchild, and President Harri- son will proceed to the reviewing stand in front of the White House and review the in- augural procession. MT. and Mrs. Cleveland will go to New York on Tuesday or Wednes- day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
An Historic Book.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Mr. Clarence Winthrop Bower, of New York, has obtained for use on the occasion of the New York cen tennial in April next the Bible upon which George Washington took the oath of ofiioe as president of the United States. Through his father, MT. Henry c. Bower, MT. Clarence Bower has rendered to President-elect Harri. son the use of this Bible on the occasion of his inaugural on Monday next. As Gen. Harrison brought his family Bible with him it is presumed he may prefer to use that book on Monday. He has not yet given decision in the matter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Another Canadian Colonist.

NEW YORK, March 1.-Agtie B. Cleveland, president of the 4. B. Cleveland company Qimited), wholesale dealers ill seeds, at No. 47 Cortlandt street, with branches at Cape Vincent, N. Y. lwhere MT. Cleveland first established the business, Pictou, Ont, and London, England, has disappeared, and ru= mors are afloat that he has spent $40, 900 of the company's money and about S100,000 borrowed from friends
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Married on His Death He'd.

MONTREAL, March Tt is stated that the object of the death bed marriage of Mary Mulcahy to Ralph Bocheamil Husson, of Lon don, which took place on Tuesday last and which was fo lowed ten minutes afterward by the death of Husson, was to leave his prop erty, of which he is said to have considerable, to his betrothed. Hussap contracted pneu- monia on his way across the ocean to be mar ried.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
The Italian Cabinet Resigns,

ROME, March 1.-The Italian cabinet have rendered their re>isuations. The crisis was brought about by the growing hostility to tie additional tax legislation. Sig Crispi was to have addressed the chambers, but after a cabinet council it was determined to resign. Had the unpopular measure reached a vote it would have met with crushing de- feat, and this would have increased the diffi- culty of forming {, new ministry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Contrasting Old With New.

ELIZABETH, N. J., March 1.-The Union County Agricultural society proposes on the occasion of Gen. Harrison's visit to Elizabeth on April 20 to display in the procession which will escort him through the city an exact rep resentation on platform wagons of the agri- cultural implements in use a century ago, with other novel features, contrasting 17S9 with 1889. The presidents visit will be made the occasion of a general holiday, and all bus mess will be suspended
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
M ore Indictments Against Ives and Stayne

NEW YORK, March 1.-The grand jury yesterday afternoon filed two more indict- ments in the Ives-Stayner case-one against Ives and Woodruff for having on Sept 29 1886, fraudulently issued s10, ,000 of preferred stock of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day ton railroad, and the other against Ives, Stayner and Woodruff for having on June 5, 1887, fraudulently issued S95, ,0O0 of preferred stock of he same road. These are all the in dictments which will be found in the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Christian sciepoe Drove Her Insane.

ChT1stlNn SCI6HCe DrOVG d6F 1HEHne.
 BUFFALO, March Mrs. William l.. Day was a firm believer in Christian science. A few weeks ago her little daughter was taken ill with brain trouble, and she called in Christian SC enlist, but the child grew worse. A few days later @ friend of Mrs. Day paid with her life the penalty of trusting to Christian scientist These facts so worked on Mrs. Days mind that she became insane. She went into paroxysm on the street the other day, was brought home, and doctor was called. She is now violently insane, and she will be taken to the asylum if she doesn't imnroVa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
AN INAUGURATION EVENT.
Samuel J. Randall to be Mustered Into
 the c. A. K.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1-One of the most interesting incidents of the inauguration day celebration at Washington on Monday will be the initiation into the Grand Army of the Republic of ex-Speaker Samuel J. Ran dall, who will be mustered in under tLe most fattering circumstances that ever surrounded the entrance of q recruit into the order. By special dispensation a provisional post, repre- senting George G. Meade Post No 1, of Phla- delphia will be organized. The officers of this provisional post will be as follows:
 Commander Hon. William Warner, Kan sas City, commander in chief of the Grand Army; senior vice commander, Thomas J. Stewart, department commander of Tennes- see; junior vice commander, ". Wayne Vogdes, commander of George Meade Post No. 1; officer of the day, junior vice com mander of L. P. Langer Post No l; officer of the guard, c. F. Crane; chaplain, G. Harry Davis; surgeon, R. Willzie Martin.
 Although a member of congress during the war for the Union, Mr. Randall found two occasions to tender his services in this field In the outbreak of the war he was a sergeant of Philadelphia city troop, and he served in the Cumberland valley, in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and in the vicinity of Bunker Hill Martinsburg, Harper's Ferry and Charlestown, w. Va, during the first three months campaign. During the Confederate advance northward into Maryland and Penn sylvania, in 1863, Randall was the captain of the troop and served during the emergency. He was provost marshal of Columbia, Pa for time during the period of invasion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-01
Murdered on the Street.

NEW YORK, March 1.-David Watson, burglar and e1-convict, stabbed and fatally wounded Adolphus Hughes, at No. ITS Thon,p son street. Both men were colored. They quarreled about a white woman named Jessie Locke, to whom both were paying attentions. Watson was arrested, and his victim removed to the hospital.