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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Five Men on n Wreck.

NEW YORK, April 12.-The Mallory line steamer San Antonio, which has just arriv- ed here, reports that on Sunday, about twenty-five miles north of Frying Pan nghtship, she overhauled Q wreck on which were five men, who made known their de- sire to be taken or, but the sea was so high that the steamer could do nothing but cruise around until the waves abated. Meanwhile the steamer State of Texas of the same line came up, and tho San Anton 10 proceeded, leaving the State of Texas to watch over the wreck. The disabled vessel seemed to be an Italian bark, and as nearly as could be understood, she hailed from Rostre, Germany. The State of Texas is expected here Monday night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Globe TrOtters at Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, April 12.-The baseballists who have made circuit of the globe ar rived here over the Baltimore and Ohio road from Baltimore ct Il &. m., yesterday. The reception committee met them and drove the tourists through some of the principal thorughfares to South street ferry, whence they took boat to Glouces ter and dined on planked shad. The din- ner over the party returned to the city and witnessed the Boston-Athletic game. Last night the tourists were given a grand ban quet at the Hotel Bellevue, where they were introduced to many of Philadelphia's most prominent citizens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
BIG FAILURE IN LEATHER.
The Boston Firm of Billings 6 Eaton
 Goes Under-Linbilities 5000, 900.


 EosToN, April 12 = Billings & Eaton, wholesale hide and leather dealers, of No. 292 Purchase street, made as assignment yesterday. Their liabilities are about s700- OOO It Is not known just what their assets are worth, but it is thought they are sufi- cient to guarantee their creditors a good dividend.
 The credit of the firm has been very high, and the failure causes great surprise to the trade.
 The main cause of the failure is the shrinkage of values, which has amounted to 25 per cent. in the last two years The firm has .s.so lost money through the failure of other houses.
 They have large tanneries in Pennsylva- nia New York and in this State. The vol ume of business transacted by the firm is estimated at S1, 800, 900 per annum. Their sales have been principally in New Eng land, although they have exported consider able goods.
 The members of the firm are Horace Bil lings, Horace Eaton and John F. Hickman MT. Billings has been partner in various Boston leather houses for the past fifty years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Permission to Buy the Road.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 12. The Railroad Committee of the Legislature have reported favorably bill authorizing the New York and New England Railroad Company to purchase the stocks, bonds, franchise, and property of the Rockville Railroad Com pany. This is short road from Vernon Depot to Rockville, and has been operated under lease to tho New York and New Eng gland for several years. The bill authorizes the New York and New England to borrow S10O,0O0 and issue bonds secured by mort gage on the purchased property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Back to War Prices.

NEW YORK April PA combination has been formed by the Times, Sun, Tribune, JTorld, Jo,umal and Press, to raise the price for the Sunday issue of those papers to five cents. This new departure will be inaugur ated on Sunday next. The combination ill cludes all the English papers except the Nc,os and Star. The Herald has all along charged five cents for it's Sunday issue in dependent of the other papers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Two Railroads at War.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 12.-The Delaware x Hudson Canal company and the Scran- ton & Forest City Railway company are fighting over the possession of small piece of land in Carbondale. The land is owned by the Delaware X Hudson, and the Scranton & Forest City stal1ed out line over it. The Delaware & Hundson were restrained from interfering, but yes terday they obtained an injunction preventing the Scranton & Forest City from taking pos session of the land, which the Delaware &
 Hudson claim they need for yard purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Mineral Shoe Backing.

ihere is farm in Rush Valley, Utah, upon which has been discovered mine of natural shoe backing, which produces a fine polish not easily dimmed. Truly, there are moro things in the earth, Horatio, than were ever dreamt of by the old philosophers. Up in Wind river country there was found sorne years ago deposit of natural soap. No doubt if we keep on digging we shall find in due time towels, tooth-brushes and such things all fully developed. She's g great old Mother Earth, and no wonder SC many people want all oft.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Killed By an Electric Car.

ANsoNIA, Conn.,, April 12.-Wednesday, as an electric car was approaching the railroad track in Derby, John Lyons, aged 50, of Ncwtown, attempted to cross In front of it. Engineer Fully attempted to slow up, but Lyons was caught between the car wheel and the rail. The 1ugular vein was severed and the electric current passing through his body killed him almost instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Lieutenant Von Heugol's Suicide.

HoBoKEN, N. J., April 12.-John Won Heugel, formerly a lieutenant in the Prus sian army, committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the head with a revol yer. He was finely built young man, about 31 years old, and resided at 7+e Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. He was known as an artist. He left letter for the Coroner, in which he intinated that his motive for the deed lay in the fact that he had been falsely accused of crime He asked that his remains be cremated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
The Presidents Son Arrested.

NEW YORK, April 12-Russell B. Harri- son, son of the President, was arrested yes terday afternoon on an order issued in Q civil suit for damages for alleged libel, the prosecutor being ex-Gov. Crosby, of Mon, tana. Stephen B. Elkins and W. J. ArIzell furnished the required bonds of S5,O00 for MT. Harrison's release on bail. The alleged libel was published in MT. Harrison's Mon tana paper, and consisted of story that stolen jewels were found in the possession of MT. Crosby. Tho amount sued for 1 e1O0 OA0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Repairing the Break In Erie Canal.

MEDINA, N. Y., April 12.-The break in the Erie at Fish Creek culvert, a few miles east Of this place, is being rapidly repaired Over two hundred men and sixty teams are at work. The full extent of the damage was not at first appreciated. Twelve fee, in depth of the bottom of the canal extend ing several hundred yards was washed out, making an immense hole to ke filled in and Q new stone culvert arch to be built. The work is expected to be completed by the 18th at cost of $l0,0OO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Murdersr 0rnndo Captured.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 12.-Carlo Grande,
 the Italian who murdered Antonio Pend selph here six weeks ago, has been arrested in UnioRdale and brought here. His hiding place was betrayed by an Italian, John Mendecini, who receives $2O0 reward for aiding in the arrest. Mendecini Is denoun- ced by his fellow countrymen as traitor, and threats are made to put him out of the way at the first opportunity, Grande had been supplied with money and was to have fled from the country shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Two Children ElODe.

NORTH DANv1LLn, Vt., April 12.-The 13- year-old daughter of Samuel Shatuuck has just caused a sen sation by marrying James Franklin, a boy of 14. She was kept under the close surveillance of a venerable grand mother, being refused the liberties of school and church and the society of the neigh bors. When she gained the reins she start ed away with her lover, and the two found some one willing to marry them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12

BUFFALO, N. Y., April 12.-The strike of journeymen carpenters for a nine-hour day is not progressing as favorably or as rapidly as the men could wish, although they re- port that fifty five master builders have signed the agreement. In order to force the obdurate masters to terms speedily it is proposed to call out all the hands in the blaming mills in the city. A big meeting of strikers and mill hands is called for o-night to decide on future action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Wea ther Indications.

NEW YORK. April 12.-Weather indicatiom for New York, Eastern New Jersey and New England: Fair: followed by rain; slightly warmer; southerly winds:
 For western New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware :and Maryland: Rain, slightly warmer; followed by stationary temperatures southerly winds
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Articles Signed and Money Posted.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., April 12. Articles of agreement were signed last night and money posted for a skin glove contest be- tween Frank J. Parmantier, of Amsterdam, and Mike Boden, of Albany, for $1OO a side and gate receipts. The fight is to come off within twenty five miles of Amsterda m between April 9 and P, Queensberry rules to govern.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Deserved All He Got.

BARNsTABLE, Mass, April 12.-Philip Co., telle, who was recently tried for assault with intent to kill, upon Minnie l.. Chap man, fourteen-yeSr old school girl, who had rejected his addresses, has been again placed on trial for the offense By advice of counsel he pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to four years' hard labor ir state prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
POwderly Presided.

SCRANTON, Pa., April 12.-General Master Workman Powderly presided over a meet ing held here last evening in aid of the Par nell fund. Addresses were made by sev- eral prominent citizens. About $3, 900 was subscribed to the fund. Before the meeting about five thousand members of various Irish temperance and other societies par. aded the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Death Broke the Enparement,

NEWARK, N. J., April 12- While stepping from a Springfield auenue car two weeks ago, Miss Emile Russell ol Ninth street and Fourteenth avenue, that: city stumbled and fell. Her knee cap was broken by the fall. Blood poisoning set in and the young woman suffered terribly un til early yesterday morning, when she died The was 22 years old, the daughter ol wealth parents, and was soon to have beer married to Joseph Dolsh, wEo was with hel on the night of the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Sprcckels Has.Not Joined the Trust.

PHILADELPHIA, April 12.-There was a re- port to-day that Claus Spreckels, the sugar king, had, despite all his protests to the con- trary, oined the sugar trust Adolph Spreckels, the son of the well-known mer chant, was found to-day at his home on Wal nut street, and said positively that there was no truth in the rumor. II received a telegram from my father last night" said he, "and if he had taken such step should certainly have heard of it. It is a rumor for which there is no foundation"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
German Methodists in Conference.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 12.-The annual con- ference of the Eastern German Methodists, embracing all the Middle and Eastern States, was begun here yesterday, Bishop Toss presiding, and over one hundred min ister being present. Rev. G. Abele, of Brooklyn, presented a statistical report showing that S4, 791 has been raised for mis- sions during the year-an increase over the previous year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Herr is Acquitted,

GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 12.-Levi Herr was acquitted last night of the charge oi burning the barn on the farm occupied by his father on February IS. This was one of the barn-burning cases which so excited this section of the State several months ago,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Swan Sentenced to Ffye Years.

BOSTON, Mass, April 12.-Edgar Swan was arraigned in the United States District Court and pleaded guilty to charge of embedding s67,0Oo from the National City Bank of Lynn of which he was teller. It was shown that Swan had voluntarily confessed his guilt, and had turned over the shares of various stocks to the value of $34 900. He was sentenced to five years i'm prisonment in the Lawrence jail-the maxi mum penalty for the offense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Suicide Came as a Relief.

NEW YORK, April 12.-Justine Genea aged %, shot and killed herself yesterday, to escape the pain caused by chronic dis ease She was the daughter of August Genez, proprietor of the Schuetzen park, in Harlem. She left note for her mother, asking that her father and friends be told that the shooting was accidental.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Earl Dunraven's Challenge Accepted.

NEW YORK, April 12.-The New York Yacht club last night voted to accept Earl Dunraven's challenge to a match for the America cup. A committee to arrange the preliminaries which are to determine what yacht shall be put forward against the Val kyrie, was appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Yalo's Orators Compete.

NEW HAvfN, Conn.,, April 12.-The annual orator. ical contest for the Yale Jun- for Exhibition prize was won by John Cros- by, of Minneapolis, Minn., who had seven competitors. His subject was "John VII mont, Second Earl of Rochester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Mrs. Mutter's Assailant Bageed,

MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., April 12.-Sulzman, the farm -laborer who committed an atro. cious assault on Mrs. Mutter at Irvington a few weeks ago, was captured last night near Barnegat by detective who has been on his track several weeks. The detective has started for Newark with his prisoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12

Is about 33,0OO and we would say at least one-half are troubled with some af- lection of the Throat and Lungs, as those complaints are, according to statistics, more numerous than others. We would advise all our readers not to neglect the opportunity to call on their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial sizes freq Large bottles soc and $1. Sold by dl druggists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
Neu Js,ssv.s vetsrinsries.

TRENTON, N. J., April 1s.-The New Jsr. sey Veterinary Medical association elected Dr. J. w. Hawk, of Newark, president, Dr. J. c. Higgins, of New Brunswick, and Dr. Range of Newark, vice presidents, and W H. Cooper, secretary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
The Homeliest Man in Waterbury

As well as the handsomest, and others
 are invited to call on any druggist and get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is sell ing entirely upon it's merits and is guar anteed to relieve and cure all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Large bottles 5Oc and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
narn and Live stock Burned.

FoRT FAIRFIELD, Me, April 12.-Tht farm buildings belonging to James Good near here, together with a number of live stock were burned yesterday. Loss S30, GOO. No insurance
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12

She Might Have Expected It.
 WuRss1AFRE, Pa. April 12-Mrs. lJopn Rose attempted to light are lastnight with kSrosene on She was burned tQ death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
wooleu Importers Fall.

WOOIen Importers Fall. NEW YORK, April 1a - Kerr & Co.,. woolen and plush importers, 4SO Broome of their parent house at Bradford, Eng land. The American liabilities are stated at S87,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
IS HARRY H. JOHNSON DEAD ?
His Mysterious Flight and Telegram
 from tho Pacific Coast.

His Mysterious Flight and n Telegram
 from the Pacific Coast.
 GREENWICH, Conn.,, April 12.-The mys. terys surrounding the movements of Harry H. Johnson, who mysteriously disappeared ly be cleared by telegram received here to-day. .. The despatch was dated at Santa Barbara Cal, April 10, and it was addressed to the ''Postmaster at Greenwich, Conn.," It read as follows:
 ''Harry J. Johnson, or Bakeman, died here yesterday. Did you know Harry by sucf uame2 Answer.
 A. NJ. RUIZ,
 Public Administrator. Postmaster Fitzgerald showed the des patch to the deputy sheriff and number o1 others, and it IS the general opinion that il refers to the missing Fl. H. Johnson, from whom not one word has been heard since he disappeared from sight six mChths ago He doubtless had papers i'll his possession wich and that his name was Johnson, al though he may have been going under tho assumed name of 'Rakeman. The error il the second initial of the name, us it ap peared in the despatch, is triaing and may have been made in the telegraphic trans mission.
 Postmaster Fitzgerald tclegraphed fol further particulars and sent photograph of Johnson by mail. He also notified Mrs Johnson, H. H. Johnson's deserted wife who is living with her brother in Soul Norwalk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, April 11.-Money on call to . day per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
LOOK AND COMPARE QUALITY AND
 PRICES:
Five Frame Body Brussels 99 Cents a Yard.
lngrain Carpets 49 Cents Yard.

We have full line of all grades of Carpetings in the Latest Spring Styles at Rock Bottom prices. Our 5-Frame Body Brussels, Lowell and Hartford make, cannot be beat, at 99 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-12
The Population of Waterbury

E- Open Tuesday and Saturday evenil z 80 to S:3o o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-08
BEE CULTURE FOR WOMEN.
The Drawbacks and Pleasures OF Fas.
cinsting Occupation.

Ladies frequently ask a specialists advice
in relation 20 taking up the pursuit of bee
culture The question is usna,ly asked bv
some Young lady who. to use common *
preston, is sick and tired of the humdrum
of housework. and esger to get something
to do outside of the regular or Ter. Bee
keeping saws the Spring ED Homestead i
an interesting and to many a fascinating oc-
cupatlon, and if entered in with love for
the pursuit and desire to study one of
natures most wonderful works. there is no
doubt that the outdoor exercise and study
would bring roses TO the cheek and elasticity
to the step, with a desire to study further.
A study of the ,oees leads to greater or less
study of botany The relations of the insect
world to vegetation and the wonderful fer
tlizstion OF fruit and grain by the visits of
the bee, opers vile field for
profitable study; in fact scientific
study of the bee leads into manv lines of in
vestigation. II this is the object in view,
then, young lady. by all means keep bees
If the lady wishes to keep bees as source
of income, II would be well to look at the
profits. score of years ago when honey
could be readily sold for p cents pound or
more good income could probably be de-
rived from 30 to - colonies of bees but a,
vie ftt>tNA Aliht " lSH uOnty Is As low as II
probably ever will be, more bees are re
qnlred to produce enough money to make
profitable income Where 80 colonies
would do then, POO or 800 are necessary
now, and more colonies means the estsb- /
lishment of out spisries and great amount
of overseeing and dow might hard thinking
and labor The seasons are then to be |
taken into consideration Making bee cul- |
ture the only means of income, few poor |
seasons, where the honey has to be |
sold, As il i. today. below the cost of pro-
ducton, tends directly to poverty Another |
is the wntering problem
Many a bright hope is blasted when spring
comes.
Flowers in their season bloom but behold
the rows of empty hives with no signs of life
within them. Winter losses have been a
rock upon which many an apiarist has driven
his bark. Stings are 10 be endured. The
e1pert bee master can take dozen stinss ae
Easily as an ordinary person can take mos
quito bite. Veil and gloves can be worn
but how fast can the work be proitatlg done
= hen thus encumbereds
Consider well before embarking in bee
culture Don't pay out much money One
colony costing at most $40 will give ample
'cope for study and manipulation. If this
proves a successful venture il will Increase
Is fast as your knowledge AMI help decide
he question of fitness or unitness for the
'ursuit and its profit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-08
The Future OF Hayti

Fred Douglas- the u.Nlt appointed
Jfnit,d Stat,. tuif,t.tcf f., u4ntt -,id In a
.t...,
II Is Impossible I" arny that nay u Is an I'M
poftaat element 10 iht ifstioh 81 TIE possible
future oi the c"ior"d man on That continent
men pom 10 II to-lhy As an argument against
tht AolIly 81 VI" e"i"feH race 1" govern IL
sell ihey say look At Hayu' torn ana rent
by hiHsioh ana reYpinlon' ana ASK Va "hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-08

oil on July /. This represents profit Of
between 6 aad cents per barrel 20 the
producers. or between 500 900 and
ezs0, go. It end. the transactions in
volved in one Of the most interesting
economical experiments made in recent
years.
That the Standard folks were able to
thus gain control 81 practically the entire
,npply of crude oil il thi. country .ho~.
one of the dangers that menace our pro-
grezsiye civilization. The large proiit-
which the standard folks turn 4 over TO
The producers we're undoubtedly Only a
small fraction 81 what the company gained
BY this gigantic deal BY this move
competition wa -trangled, artificial con
d,tions created, and the people forced 10
pay much greater amount for their oil.
'rhi- money thu. squeezed from the con
.uners. vent 10 swell the Golfers Of the
standard Oil Company.
such ,ran.actions az these are doubtless
within the bounds Of the law. but ii will
probably not De many years before a way
viii Re- found and steps taken 10 prevent
large trusts from thu. acquiring immense
fortune. by trading upon the nece-sitie-
u the ma4-e..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-08

II is estimated that there rere ~ 100 PEG
pie IN the c,ty dunng the Gay and they all
vent home hsppy. .The best II order pre-
saiird 4 gyeot nDD1J,r n eztya poitce
nsre IN dyty tn me smaA omoVHt If
dysnksnHeH Naa a faet ffseiy eomm>nted up
on. BaHgor lDmmeTeiai.
Yes. il VA. freely commented upon, and
our people have been askibg them.else-
why we .hould return 10 a condition Il
thing. that will daily make the iqrgs
amount u dtunkenne-- 10 our street' a.
obvioa. =. the recent .obtiety and good
order.
:, nat solitary legitimate int~r-st Of
B,ngof ]. sunrting bccan-e the now II
liquid poi.on his becn ett on,
what po.siblc cneiif to our pepple eau
result from letting the P"stllent streams
carry drhietncnt and misery again through
the streets aud into the homes Of our beau
tfnl city
The dfunkafd manufactures u Bangor
are closed to-day by authority az The law
Of the Commonwealth and the ordinance
Of the city.
Who would a--nne the power or the
dreadful responsibility Of revolving thai
prohibition of their traffic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-07-08

IT, thr death 81 Hon. Joseph T.. Hail
Maiur journalism .u-taiu- a severe loss
H. Na- onr IT the mo~t indcftfigahlc
wutk'i- IA the friurnity He Thought
1t ruAl} aud Independently up"u all
question: OF puhllr interest, and his trrn-
chant I"n gave hi- opinions great
innurnv,. Mr. Han Was firm bclicv
er "a the principles Of th" Republican
party. II" always took ma active iutcrr~
IN politiynl tnlits. aud held. during hi.
hi' many offices ot hou"r aud trust. For
thfc" lear- he held The Office Of secretary
oi the Maine senate and Na. subsequently
secretary OF state iuf a like period His
official NE was without 4 hlomj,h, aud by
his rugged integrity and pheasant address
he wen 4 host of ftend- Who will sincere.
Is mourn his death
No man ever did more To develop the
re-uurcc> of Aroo-tuok county and to di-
rect public attention 70 its great
natural advantages than did Mr. Hall
lie published tho first paper IN the eoun-
t., the Pioneer. and was largely iustru-
meutal IN securing the Northern Maine
Railroad, of which he WAS one of the di-
recturs. For some wears he held An edit
tntial position on the Portland Press. of
which he was one of the founders.
leaving there to take up new spaper
work IN the West few wears
since he returned again to Aroostook and