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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13

THE GALVESTON PUBLIC BUILDING.
 ent Federal offices located at Galveston. The entire first floor is assigned to the postoffce department, with spacy Hobbies for the public, while the custom house officers, the United States commissioner. land office, and marine hospital service officials, etc., have offices on the second and third floors. The court room, con- nected with offices for judge and clerk and jury rooms, is located on the second floor. Lofty, open galleries built around the building are not only ornamental, but useful. The exterior facings of walls are of pressed brick with terra cotta and stone trimmings, while the interior finish will be of hard wood. All modern inn provements and sanitary plumbing are introduced, and when finished the United States court house and postofice at Galveston will be one of the crowning achievements of American architecture. The building and site will cost about S250, ,O0O. IT,
 When the sun rises, clouds permitting, on the morning of March IS, Senator Richard Coke, of Texas, will awaken to the astounding fact that in some way or other 60 years of life have alidden be- hind him, and that, strangely enough, it will only be a matter of ten years be- fore he is 70. But he probably will not think much about it. He is too ab- sent minded for that. He will probably
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Preparing to Fight Prohibition.

FREEHOLD, N. J., Feb. 13.-The liquor dealers of Monmouth county are alarmed over the prospect of the county voting ''dryr at the special election ordered for May 2l next and there are rumors adoat that a big corruption fund is to be raised and freely used to defeat the dry ticket on that occasion. The towns and summer resorts in the county now having licensed hotels are Seabright. Long Branch. Elberon, Deal Beach, Spring Lake, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Farmingdale. Freehold, Red Bank, Eatontown, Matawan and Newport. Should the dry ticket prevail, these hostelries would be compelled to close their bars, and many of the watering place hotels could not exist ander such circum. stances
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
CONN.,, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY l3, 1ss!
OUR MARTYR PRESIDENT,
Lineoln's Birthday Anniversary Ap]
 priately Celebrated.

Lincoln's Birthday Anniversary Appro-
 priately Celebrated.
 NEW YORK Feb Members of the Re publican club to the number of 200 gathered last evening Ill the large banquet hall at Del monicos and celebrated with feast and speech and song the eightieth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. It was as we'll the third annual dinner of the club
 Mortimer c, Addoms, the president, was chairman. Seated with him on the platform were Congressmen Ben Butterworth and c. A. Boutelle, Gen. Horace Porter Thomas c. Platt, John c. New, Rev. Arthur Brooks, Henry L. Burnett, Cornelius N. Bliss, John N. Knapp, Charles A. Moore, Stephen Elkins and John H. Starin
 The following letter was received from President-elect Harrison:
 INDIANAPOLIS Feb. l. Your letter of Jan. 30 on behalf of the commit. tee having in charge the third annual dinner of the Republican club and extending me invita- ton from the club to be present at the banquet to be given Feb 12 has been received. recall With great pleasure evening spent with the club two years ago, and regret that it will be i'm possible for me to have that pleasure this year. Very truly, BENJAMIN HARRISON.
 Vice President-elect Levi F. Morton held reception before the banquet, but was not present at the festivities.
 JERSEY CITy, Feb 13.-The Lincoln club, of Jersey City, held its annual banquet at Iayior's hotel last evening. Maj. Pangborn presided: and l25 gentlemen sat down at the tables. Responses to the toasts were made by Gen. Hawley, of Connecticut; the Rev. Carlos Martyr, of New York; John A. Blair, of Jersey City; John Y. Foster, of Newark, and the Rev. John R. Thompson, of Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
YALE MEN TO DINE.
A Combined Effort to Be Made to Boom
 the Gymnasium.

Combiued Effort to Be Made to Boom
 the Gymnasium.
 NEW HAVEN, Feb. l3-The members of the Yale crew of 'SS, the football and baseball men, officers of the athletic organiza tions, Harmar, Sherrill and Shearman and all members of the athletic teams which have won championships, will attend the banquet at Delmonico's next Saturday night.
 Professor Richards, who will respond to a toast, is to boom the gymnasium if the pros pect seems favorable, and it is probable that a large sum of money may be raised at the jubilee The need of gymnasium improve ment at Yale is very pressing, and this will be one of the best opportunities of presenting the case to the loyal sons of the university.
 Professor Townsend will also speak and may make plea on the same subject Presi- dent Dwight probably will not attend, but the athlethics' fund movement will receive impetus from "Bob' Cook, Walter Camp and others who we'll know the university's needs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Died In \ Panama Prison.

ALBANY, Feb. 13.-Some weeks ago the death of Dr, H. J, Purdy. of Seneca Falls, N. Y., was reported from Panama, where he was practicing physician. Private advices from the isthlnus state that the doctors dea tn was the result of his imprisonment by the Panama authorities on the charge of being a ''quack" The doctor was called to attend a native and prescribed for him. Two hours later the man died, and Dr. Purdy was ar rested and held responsible for the mans death While in prison the doctor contracted yellow fever, and died shortly after his removal to the prison hospital Dr. Purdy's widow has brought the matter to tho attention of the state department and will commence a sui, for damages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13

head, attire himself in that old faah- toned black suit of his (the coat reaches below his knees), and forget all about 1t,
 Senator Coke is Virginian. and was educated at that famous old institution, William and Mary college. He was al. mitted to the bar when but 21 years of age, and has since practiced law con- stantly, when not in the public service. His home has been in Waco since 1850. He served in the Confederate army. In 1865 he was appointed district judge. He was nominated by the Democratic party for judge of the state supreme court in 1866 and elected. In 1887 he returned to the practice of law. and was elected governor of Texas in 1873 by majority of 50,000. In 1876 he was rs- elected by 8 majority of 1000. resign ing Dec. 1. 1877. after having been elected the previous April to the United States senate. He was reelected in 1888, and was recently returned by the Texas legis lature for another term of six years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A Pennsylvania Disgrace.

PIrrsBURG, Feb. l2.-Gen. Louis Wagner, inspector of the soldiers orphans schools of Pennsylvania, passed through the city en route to Erie to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. He said: "The condition of the boys at McAllisterville is one of the worst. It has been two years since was there. but shall never forget that visit. The stench was awful The reason that the girls have not been afflicted the same as the boys is easily explained. Of course, it is na- tural to suppose that the girls apartments would be better than those of the boys think that the number of schools should be reduced from nine to three, and most cer- tainly the McAllisterville school should be abandoned"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Confessed to 8 Murder.

DANBURy, Conn.,, Feb. 15.-John Rosen- kranz, one of the four Germans held for the murder of Simon J. Dillon, confessed that be stabbed Dillon in self defence with @ clasp knife which was found in his hip pocket. Tue Germans had been moci,ed by Dillon aud q companion named James Chambers. and a fist fight followed. Dillon knocked Roseu. kranz against the railing of the White street bridge, and from half recumbent position RosenkranE plunged the knife into Dillon's lsft brsa ast, thus causing his death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A Remarkable Fossil Tree,

MrR1DEN, Conn, Feb. 5.-Superintendent De Peyster, of the Meriden Quarry company. reports the discovery of a remarkable fossil tree in bis quarry. unearthed at the lowest level which has yet been made there. It is attracting much attention from scientists. The tree is known as the Cellus gigantus, and Is alleged to be the only specimen in the world. Itis said that this species of tree is mentioned by Herodotus extinct several hundred years before Christ At the present time but ninety feet of the tree has been un covered. There has already been considera- bIe strife among various admirers of the curi- ous to obtain possession of the tree.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Commander Warren in Boston.

BOSTON. Feb. 1S.-Commander in Chief Warren, of the G. A R., reached Boston from New Hampshire, and was met by Q committee of his Massachusetts aides and es- corted to his quarters at Young's hotel, where twenty-one of his twenty-two Massachusetts aides waited on him. At 5 p. m the aides rendered him banquet at Young's, and in the evening he visited Post 5, at Lynn. At 10 a m to-day he was escorted to the depart mene convention at Fremont temple This afternoon the G. R. banquet in Fanueil hall will be visited, and in ths evening he will attend the reception of the Woman's Re- lief cOrp5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
The Bribery Sensation Unfoupd

ALBANY, Feb. 13.-Assemblyman Gibbs, of New York city, was seen by reporter in reference to a report published in an after noon paper to the effect that the bribery sen- sation of the morning session was all prac- tical joke, concocted by him for the purpose of injuring Speaker Cole, whom, the report alleged he cordially detests Assemblyman Gibbs was found with Speaker Cole, and de- clared that there was not the slightest founda- tion for the story. He desired that the report be 1atly contradicted, both as to the bribery business and the alleged motive Speaker Cole also denied that there was any ground for such an insinuation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
To Investigate Connecticut Mutual.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb l3.-A hundred of tn. policy holders of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company, representing different parts of the state, met here to determine upon some action relative to the defalcation o Joseph A. Moore. Ex-Senator Morgan H. Weir, of Laporte, presided After Judge Walker had directed attention to law which authorizes the auditor of Indiana, whenever in bis judgment it may be advisable, to in vestigate the affairs of any insurance com pany doing business in the state, resolution was adopted declaring, in behalf of the ,5Ui policy holders in the state, that probabl, cause has arisen, and that, therefore, an in vestigation should be made by the state auditor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Man, Maid and Money Missinp.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Young Emil H. Eek hardt, the handsome real estate agent of 4ol West Forty eighth street, has been missing for several days. So also. it is said, has a giddy girl of the blonde persuasion, who had been an attendent in a circulating library A few thousand dollars, the property of a firm in which Emil was partner, is not in the safe where it ought to be, and it is surmised that the discovery of any one of the above ar- ticles may lead to the recovery of all.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
TARIFF BILLS COMPARED.
Report from the Treasury Department
 Showing the Difference.

Showing the Difference.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. l3-The ways and means committee has received from the pub lie printer copies of the statement prepared by the treasury department comparing the re- ductions in revenue made by the senate tariff bill with those produced by the house bill A letter from the secretary of the treasury ac- companied the statement, in which he says that the statements are more or less conject- ural, but as nearly accurate as it is practical to make them.
 The statement estimates that the house bill would reduce the revenue about s6s OOO, 900, the senate bill about $4S, ,O0O, 900. The reduc- tion by the house bill would, according to this estimate, be on the internal revenue, sl7, ,6lO,- 234, on tariff, $50, ,S5O,S45. The reduction by the senate bill, the estimate puts it. internal revenue, S33 905, 7S0; tariff, SIS, ,976, ,ss7.
 The committee will report on the senate bill in a day or two
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
All Want Borough Elect,on.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Feb 13-Ths suburban villages adjacent to New Bruns- wick are pushing their claims for recoeni- tion and following the lead of South Amboy. Jamesburg and Miltown. The residents of Metuchen sent an application to the presid- ing judge of Middlesex county for borough election. The application was signed by the leading residents, and was immediately granted. The date for the election is May IS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
STOPPED BY THE SHERIFF..
Train Load of Sports Disappointed at
 North Judson, Ind.

A Train Load of Sports Disappointed at
 North Judson, Ind.
 NORTH HUDSON, Ind, Feb 1S.-The crowd that came here to see the Myer- Auliffe fight was disappointed, as the sports had no sooner got off the train than the sheriff de- clared i'll the street that there could be no mill, as he had received positive orders not to permit the pugilists to enter the ring. The 800 Chicagoans, customers, north west erners, and the lS0 big fellows from Streater surged into the saloon over which the fight was to occur. The floor of the store nearly collapsed under the weight, and the crowd was turned out into the cold. Before break Ing up big Alf Kennedy got upon a beer barrel and declared that the fight was tem- oorarily off, as the governor could not be ,ound
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Elopers Welcomed Home with Music

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Feb 1S-Edwin Whitehead, who recently eloped with pretty Miss Theresa Levison, a Hebrew maiden, from Washington, village five miles southeast of New Brunswick, returned to that village with his bride, they having been quietly married in Brooklyn. Whitehead was very popular, and no sooner had his return been noised about the village than the brass band, escorting q file of citizens, proceeded to the residence of the Whiteheads and played serenade. In the evening there was general rejoicing in the village, and the fatted calf was served up i'll the most approved fashion
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A Politician with Scrupsas.

LOUISVILLE, Feb Ex-Governor Buckner, who has been prominently mentioned as a candidate for the senate to succeed Mr. Blackburn, stated that under no circum- stances would he make the race, as to do so it would appear that he would be using his present position to influence the legislature in its choice. He will not lower the dignity Of his office by such proceeding, as he thinks being governor and candidate for the senate are incompatible. The governors great popu- iarity would have made him strong candi- date.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Victory Over n Railroad.

SALEM, Mass, Feb. l3.-In the supreme civil court John H. Hurlburt was awarded s6O0 damages against the Boston and Maine railroad In August, 1887, he purchased ticket from Boston to Portland, paying what the agent told him would allow him to stop over at Newburyport and Portsmouth The conductor refused to accept the ticket as a stop over, and demanded an additional dollar Hurlburt refused to pay and was arrested He brought suis, with the above result.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
High Priced Paintincs.

NEW YORK. Feb Is. - The seventy-six paintings comprising the private collection of James H. Stebbins were sold at auction last night, realizing s159, 1895. Meissonier's "Lost Game" fetched s26,soo. It is 1s1S by 1O1< inches in size and is one of the painters mas terpieces. The buyers name could not be learned M. B. Mason, of Boston, paid el3.7 100 for Gerone's "LEmineuce Grise. W. w. Astor obtained another Gerome for BIO 500
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A Handsome Gold Rsn~.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. l3.-Col George H. Ford, of this city, has designed handsome gold ring for the members of Yale's 'Ss crew and substitutes, and also for the president of the boat club. It Is an oar of gold wound about the finger like snake ring, with the blade resting on the outside of the finger and bearing in blne enamel the worlds "Yale vs Harvard" On the inside of the ring is cut the wearer's name and the date of the race
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Interstate Investipation.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. Ex-Governor Humphrey, of Kansas, has selected St Louis as the place, and March l2 as the time for holding the in- terstate convention to investigate the alleged beef and pork combine. The convention will be composed of joint committees from the legislatures of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Wyoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A Novel Reaso., for Suicide.

ST. LOUIS, Feb 13.-,-Sfrt Rachel WIllis. who longed for fame aa writer, shot and killed herself. Mrs Wilh' left letter, stat ing that her early education had been neg lected, and that she had wo o'ked for years to overcome her defects and failed She had written badly spelled poems and stories. ana always met with disappointnents
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
The old Man Breaking Doxp

PARIS, Feb. lS.-M de Lesseps is ill Hith- erto he has defied his years, but old age has suddenly fallen upon him with the collapse of the Panama canal scheme. His daily levees have ceased, and the family will not allow visitors to refer to the Panama canal. It is reported that he Is going to end his days at his villa at Ismalia. The last hopes of the supporters of the canal rest upon the Credit Foncier scheme to create company after hearing the report of an engineer commissiox on the state of the works and the capital neo essary to complete the canal At any rate the active career of M de Lesseps is over. l. a new company is ever formed M Christophle the governor of tho Credit Foncier, will bs president
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13

only scratch his h @ a d, wonder where all those years have gone anyhow, try to remember some Greek proverb to fit the occasion, to himself tn at he doesn't feel as though the storms of six d e c a d @ s had
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
New Granite Corporation.

RocKLAND, Me, Feb. 13.-A new corpora tion has been formed, combining the granite interests of Booth Bros and the Hurricane Granite company in the operation of quar- ries at Millstone Point, Conn, and the Hurri- cane Isle and other quarries in Maine Will jam Booth, of New London, is president. Headquarters will be in New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
nturderous Inoendiari..

NEW YORK, Feb. 13-Two attempts to burn the crowded tenement at Twenty first street and Eighth avenue were made within . few hours last night. Both fires were sx. tinguished with little damage. A similar at- sampt was made some months ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
The Pope's Allocution.

ROME. Feb. 13.-The pope's allocutiou pub hshed yesterday, refers to the position of tho church and the modern world. The powers should now more than ever take common cause with the church for the preservation of peace. The sciences of war are not sufficient to preserve the peace which ought to be ob. served by rendering to every one his rights, and strictly adhering to the dictates of justice
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
Prince Biamarck mn.

BERLIN, Feb. 13.-Prince Bismarck's at- tack of neuralgia is complicated with rheu. matism, want of appetite and insomnia. He continues to work, against the advice of his doctors. His visits to the chancellerie are marked with frequent outbursts of passion and other evidences of extreme irritability Apart from his morbid physical condition, party intrigues aiming to sap his influence with the Emperor worry the chancellor more than ever
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
BoulanRer to Sneak.

PARIS, Feb. 13.-1t is probable that Gen Boulanger will address the chamber of depu ties on Thursday. He will not demand the dissolution of the chamber It is said that he has expressed his belief that if empowered tc do so he could induce England to evacuate Egypt, and thus perfect anity between Eng. land and Franco
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
A LETTER FROM TEXAS.
Galveston's Now Buildinx-Senator Rich
 ard Coke.
Special Correspondence.l

Ga1veston's Now BuildinY-Senator Rich
 ard Coke.
 Special Correspondence.l GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 5.-One of the most prominent and undoubtedly finest architectural monuments of the south is the custom house and postoface here. The architect very wisely selected the Italian Romanesque style of architec- ture, so we'll adapted to the sunny south. The beautiful lines, the correct propor- tions, the commanding tower, the S. lected material, all combined, compose . harmonious creation. The structure contains accommodations for the differ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13
O'Brien's Trial Postponed.

DUBLIN, Feb. 1S.-The trial of William O'Brien at Killarney, where he was arraigned for violation of the crimes act, has been ad- tournsd until Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13

In pressing flat embroidery, lay the article wrong aide up on damp cloth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-13

Weather Indications. Fair; slightly colder, westerly winds.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-11-10
Grouping OF Anisn ais.

The generally accepted terms Of the
various groups of animals and birds are
as follows, according to an English au-
thority: A herd OF swine, a skulk Of
foxes, a pack Of wolves, drove of oxen
or cattle, sounder of hogs, troop Of
monkeys, pride Of lions, sleuth Of
bears, band Of horses, q herd Of
ponies, = covy of cartridges, . hide of
pheasants, q wisp Of snipe, a school of
whales, . shoal Of herring, run Of 6sh,
. siege of herons, building Of rocks, a
brood of grouse, q swarm of bees, gnats,
flies. etc., a stand Of flowers, watch Of
nightingales, cast Of hawks, flock Of
geese, sheep, goats, etc., bevy OF girls,
q galaxy of stars, and crowd Of men
br boys.-{ Kansas City Star.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-11-10
Vanderbilt system.

In view of the fresh extension of the
Vanderbilt system of railways, announced
in today's kilograms, the following article
from the Buffalo Express is both timely
and interesting: "Few persons have any
conception of the magnitude Of the inter-
ests covered by the above title, and very
few, even among the railway fraternity,
are aware of how fully this vast system
occupies the field in which it is located !;
but if the reader will take map and trace,
first, the New York Central and Hudson
River; second, the Boston and Albany I;
third, the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern; fourth, the Michigan Central I;
fifth, the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
and st. Louis ("Big Four") railroads.
the Vanderbilt System"-he will be i'm
pressed with the wonderful foresight of
the men who designed and executed the
plan to operate under uniform policy,
and practically a common control, sys-
tenn of railways that should furnish I'M
surpassed transportation facilities to
the great commercial empire out
lined above; and a trip over this
grand aggregation will convince the
most skeptical that the Vanderbilt Sys-
tenn" of railways trsverses the very heart
of the business portion of the continent,
touching, either directly or through it's
immediate connections, all the important
commercial centers of the country, and
offering to health, pleasure and business
travel facilities that-are not equaled by
any similar institution In the world. p
TDaily Report, October 80, 1889.