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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Boiled Alive in an Evaporatinp Pan

MIDDLETowN, N. Y., April 6.-A story of death by scalding comes from Equinunk, Pa. Clinton Vanduzer,, aged 24, employed in the Wayne Chemical Works, approached the drying pans in which liquid acetate is evaporated, and the light being uncertain he fei into the burning liquid. He man. aged to draw himself nearly out, but slip ped back. Then with a second effort he drew himself out and got outside the build ing. He was fearfully scaldcd, but lived in great agony for several hours before death came to his relief. He leaves widow and one oh ild
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Harrison Is Trying to Compromise

NEW YORK, April 6.-Russell B. Harri- son is in town making arrangements to prevent suit being brought against him by Schuyler Crosby, formerly Governor of Montana. A conference was held between MT. Sweetser and Mir. Nicoll, counsel for the respective parties, and a further con- ference win be held. The trouble arises out of the famous 'jewels story" of two years ago, whom 1t was stated that MT. Crosby had in his possession certain Jewels which had been stolen from Mrs. Town. send, daughter of W. L. Scott. Some of tho papers that printed the story made full retraction. MT. R. B. Karrison's Montana paper did not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06

Defeated in Their Efforts to Progress tho
 Street Railway Bill.


 HARRISBURG, Pa, April 6.-The friends of Mr. Magee, of Pittsburg, who have been making an effort to get Senate bill No. 70, relating to city passenger railways, on the calendar, were badly beaten yesterday. Mir. Lanerty's resolution to place the bill, which had been reported adversely, on the calen- dsr, came upon a request of MT. Lafferty, who knew that he was beaten, to withdraw 1t. In the talk which followed the oppo- nents of the bill succeeded in getting q vote upon Mir. Grahams motion to postpone the resolution indefinitely, but it's opponents did not want this done, as they desired to vote the resolution down, so that the vote on MT. Graham's motion was 31 yeas, l3S nays. On the adoption of the resolution it. self, the vote was l6l nays to ayes, Dr. Jones and Stocking, ayes. The friends of the bill providing for the transfer of liquor licenses succeeded in getting special order made for it's consideration on second and third reading on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, by tacking an amendment on to the resolution asked for by tho country members, providing for 8 special order for the bill providing that milk cans, butter tubs, etc., shall be mark ed, and providing for penalty for tho wrongful use of the same. Both proposi- tions went through together. Captain Skinners resolution providing for con- mission to endeavor to collect from Nation al Government of the claims of residents of Pennsylvania border counties for losses of rebel raids during the war was called up and passed Mir. Marland offered resolu- tion to place the bill repeating the oleomar- garine law on the calendar which went over under the rules. The bill appropriating $2O,- OOO for the maintenance of the Nautical School at Philadelphia for the next two ifs cal years was reported favorably, with an amendment providing that Philadelphia shall appropriate $15, 900 immediately before any of the State appropriation becomes available The House then adjourned until o'clock Monday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
The Now Jersey Conference.

PLAINF1ELD, N. J., April 6.-At the morn ing session of the Newark Conference Rev Dr. A. L. Brice read the report of the Eliza beth district, of which he is Presiding elder In this district there are 66 churches and a preaching p laces. The churches are valued at S56, TOO. Of the 51 charges 31 have par sonages valued at sS6,950 Concerning the temperance, the report stated that two counties, partly in the Elizabeth district, have by a vote of the people adopted the Local Option law, but the Legislature has so changed this law to destroy it's force, leaving things practically worse than be. fore.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Robbed While Asloop.

HoBoKEN, N. J., April 6-Fredrick Fried erichsen, a prosperous horse dealer from Hamburg, Germany, was robbed of $1 300 while asleep in Busch's Hotel A man who registered as Wm. B. Lewis and occupied the next room to Friederichsen, and who was missing in the morning is supposed to be the thief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
NEW YORk'S LEGISLATURE.
Work Dono by tho Senate and Assembly
 at Albany.

Work Dono by tho Senate and Assembly
 at Albany.
 ALBANY, N. Y., April 6.-In the Assembly yesterday the Savery and Yates Prison La bor bills were made . special order for Thursday morning next on the motion of MT. Crosby.
 It was resolved on motion of MT. Fish, that hereafter the sessions of the Assembly begin at 10 a. ID. and close at D. m
 Tho Senate amendments to the bill reap propriating $1O0,OOO for bottoming out ca nals were non-concurred in and Confer ence committee was appointed.
 Tho Assembly then went into Committee of the Whole on the anti-Dressed Beef bill, MT. Kimball in the chair <. MT. Nixon, who introduced the bill, made long speech in it's advocacy, repeating ar guments made before the Committee
 After short debate, in which Messrs Crosby, Saxton, Ainsworth and Upson took part, the bill was ordered to third reading.
 IN THE SENATE.
 In the Senate, the General Appropriation bill was reported by the Finance commit tee with some items amended or incorpor- ated, the most important Of which are as follows: Expenses of the Dairy Comm.s- Commissioner of Labor Statistics, from $15OOO to S2O,OOO; expenses of manufact- uring at the Elmira Reformatory, from $10,OOO to $1OO, ,O00: Commissioner of Mag ara Reservation, from s2O, 900 to $25,OOO; Hudson House of Refuge, 1000. A num- Der of normal schools had from $l.OOO to S2,OOO added to their orlgirAl appropriations The bill was made the special order for next Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Embarrassed by tho Haytian TroubIe

Embarrased by tho Haytian f rouble.
 BOSTON, April 6.-Isaao Rich & Co.,, 70 Kilby street, the oldest fish house in the city, arc financially embarrassed. Their lia- Utilities are placed at s2O0, ,OOO, and nominal assets at $225, 5,000 They were part owners of the Haytian Republic, lately seized at Hayti. The trouble over this vessel. and the closing of the Haytian ports are said to have crippled them. It Is expected that at 8 meeting of creditors extensions will be granted and that the firm can pay in full. The house was founded in 1S43.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Another "SulZman" Arrested.

JAMAICA, L. l., April 6.-The authorities have arrested a man who gives hls name as Theodore Ettenstein, of Newark, N. J., on suspicion that he is Sulzman, the murderous assailant of Mrs. Mutter, of Irvington. The Newark police have been notified to go to Jamaica to identify the prisoner. He was a lodger at the police station, and suspicion was first directed to him because he told the janitor that his conscience troubled him every time he looked at hammer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Utica in Darkness,

UTICA, N. Y, April 6.-Utica was in dark ness last night on account of an accident to the electric light works. There was an ex- plosion in the pipe which conducts the steam from the boilers to the engine Three men employed at the works were severely scalded about the face and hands, and were nearly suffocated when they es. capped from the boiler room
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Weather Indications.

NEW YORK, April 6.-Weather indications for New York, Eastern New Jersey and New England: Light rain, followed by fair, station ary temperature, easterly shifting to westerly winds.
 For western New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland: Light rain followed by fair weather, winds shifting to easterly and southerly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Honors Ended Evsn.

BOSTON, April 6.-Prof. Rondelle, in. structor of fencing at the Metropolitan Athletic club, New York, defeated Prof Costaldi, fencing master of the Boston Ath- letic club and the Newport Naval Academy last night, in the contest with foils, and with duelling swords, but was defeated by Costaldi in the contest with sabres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Ex-Mayor Hunter Paralvxed.

John w. Hunter suffered stroke of naTal. ysis yesterday, one side of his body being completely paralyzed. There is some hone that the effects will not be immediatalv fatal. MT. Hunter is S2 years old; was Au- ditor of the Custom House for many years !: was elected to Congress in 1865 and again in 1887; was Mayor in 1874, and is now presi- dent of the Dime Savings bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
A Tie on Joint Ballot.

PROVIDENCE, B. l., April 6.-The town of Foster elected 8 Senator and Representa- tive yesterday both Republicans-which makes the Legislature tie on joint ballot : Senate, Republicans 23, Democrats 10: House, Republicans 24, Democrats 37. There are fourteen more postponed cleo lions to be decided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
The Kidnapped Boy sent Back,

PITTsBURG, Pa., April 6.-Arthur Krus- chinsky, the ss0,OOO boy, said te have been kidnapped from Chicago, was sent back home to his mother by Inspector McKelvy. The Inspector received letter from Mrs Kruschinsky yesterday, enclosing railroad ticket and thanking the police for the kind ness they had shown her boy and request ing the Inspector to send theladhome.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06

"I declare, Robert" said the old man irascibly, ''you are the most stupid boy l ever saw. Iwonder at your ignorance. It seems to me I'll never be able to learn you anything"
 '.Do you mean teach me anything, ca: asked Bobby calmly, picking a sDothoick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Wilson's Foul Blow

SHAMoK1N, Pa, April 6.-Clippsr Dons- hue, of Philadelphia, and Ben lWilson, of Newark, N. J., fought five rounds yester- day with skin gloves for stakes of $1OO 8 side. In the last round Wilson struck Don ahue below the belt, and the referee gave the fight to the Philsdslphian. It was bloody encounter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
spaulding's Baseballists Didn't Arrive.

spaulding's Baseballists Didn't Arrive.
 NEW YORK, April 6.-The party who went down the bay on the steamer Starin to meet the returning baseball clubs, foun i that the steAmer Adriatic had not been sighted. They came back to the Barge of flee and started out again at o'clock this morning
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Merrill and Kelly Couldn't Agree,

BOSTON, April 6.-When asked about the transfer of Morrill, and Wlse to Washing ton, President Soden said the sale was made to help Washington out and to promote har- mony in the Boston team, for he thought 1t plain that Merrill and Kelly could not play together in Boston He did not care te name the price paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Blood a. a Temperance Beverage.

UN1oNTowN, Pa, April 6.-John G. Doug las colored ex-school teacher of this place, has become insane on tho prohibltory amendment, in the interest of which he started out to stump the country. While at Brownsville he became 50 boisterous that he was arrested. He threatened to cut out the hearts of the officers and drink half pint of their blood. He was handcuftad and taken to jail lsssn xa,xsexs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
MERC CANTILE ExCdNal

Butter Market dull; Creamery - Eastern g o.a24 C.: Western. 23 c.a24 c.: Klgin. 38 ca26>1c.: Imitation. ca C. Dairy-East- ern, half- hrkin tubs, 70 c.a2s c.: Eastern, Welsh tubs. 70 ca&1 C.: Eastern orxina F aO C.: eastern dAiries entire, ca o.: wes- tern, 0 ca2 c. Factory-Fresh, ca June packed, c.a- c.
 .Chsese-F Faotory-New York cheddar, Il 0. al114;. western Hat. 10 c.allNc. Creamery, New Kork part skins, 9 c.al0 C.; Pennylva. ma, part skins. c.a13fc.; full sKms. xc.aAo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Attacked by Hungarian Women.

UNIoNTowN, Pa., April 6.--Oficers An derson and Leonard arrested a Hungarian coke-worker near Mt. Pleasant and about a dozen Hungarian women rushed to the rescue of the prisoner, assaulting the off cers with clubs and stones The officer. were terribly bruised and would undoubt- edly have been killed had they not frighten- ed the women away by discharging their pistols.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Tho Lcerdam Is Overdue.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The steamship Leerdarn, which left Amsterdam March 10 has not arrived here though her sister ship. the Obdam, which left four days later is in port. It Is supposed that some of the Leer- Idam's machineL.A has broken down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Smallpox st Nantiooke.

WHsEsBARRE, Pa, April GA number of new cases of smallpox are reported at Nantlcoke, and there fs considerable alarm among the 15,OOO inhabitants. The Council has been requested to close the schools and places of amusement. People who can af. tord to do so are leaving town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Accidentally Shot Him.elf.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 6.-George Cunning nam, 1anitor of the Court House, accident ally shot himself with 8 revolver which he was cleaning and will die from his injuries,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
Skipped by the Light of tn. Moon.

BOSTON, April GA F. Bird, . well known business man of Lynn, has left the city, and is said to owe several thousand dollars He dealt in pianos, organs, sewing machines etc, and A. M. McPhan 6 Co.,, of this city, are said to be the heaviest losers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
"F.nohon" Get. Her Divorce.

TRENTON, N. J., April GA divorce wac granted to Maggie Mitchell, the actress, here yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK April 5.-Money on call to-day 5a61< per cent
 BONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-06

Closing Clos Yesterday, To
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
The Opium Habit in Washington.

One Of the leading physicians Of the
National capital remarked to ME to-
day that il brand was on the fore
head of every woman who used opium
in some form, society here would 60
to pieces. He attributes this frighiful
condition of affairs to the dissipated
life led here by the women of the up
per tendon. The endless round of
balls aud receptions is such strain
upon them that they must seek relief
in some way. They begin by taking a
soothing syrup, as . rule. to put them
to sleep. This after while fails to
act, then paregoric is resorted to.
From this 1t il only step to pure
opium and absolute ruin. Some pe0-
pie buy the crude gum and eat it reg
ularly every day, while others buy
lauGanum and drink it in quarter
ounce and even ounce portions. And
then there are Dover's powders and
morphine pitts. both of which act
rapidly. and especially the latter. The
habit seems more of y disease than q
vice. for the whole nature of the VIC
tim undergoes a complete revolution.
moral. mental and physical. After u
short time the victim will sacrifice
honor, friends and family for the fatal
drug. There is no cure, for even the
asylums fail to effect Il permanent cure
except in rare instaDceS.-W Washington
Letter.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
Liked Their Beer.

I've heard great deal about the
intelligence of domestic animals" said
Frank Kimball 10 "The Man kbout
Town." "but never. no. never. did l
see it so beautifully illustrated AS at
Klausman's brewery in Carondelet the
other day. had gone down there
with several friends on a business trip
and was studying keramics with =
stein while resting from my labors.
Presently fat and sleepy-lo"king cat
came prowling about the office. aud
Just then some one went over to u cor
ner where basin was standing and
poured into the vessel about pint of
beer. Would you believe it the cat
was tapping the bottom of the tin be-
fore the froth had begun to fall. and
I'm told that the interesting animal
rushes the growler as a regular thing.
But that wasn't all. When the brewery
horses came in they were driven up 10
a trough. and. bless you! the trough
was half-tilled with beer, too. The
brutes just shifted little, like man
will do when he has filled glass
with good wine, and then they drank
the lager. every drop of it. They in
form me it's Il regular thing down
there. tell you. those animals know
a good thing when they see it."-St.
Louis ReDubtc.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
He Wanted No Pay.

He Was So small and frail the chilly
March wind seemed To blow him about
like q wisp of paper His piuched
holes. which lie doubtless ci,i,v.s -
cts. in his trousers. Little streamers
Of rags blew out from his tattered
clothes. giving him u fringed appear
auce, and rs he drifted uncertainty
along he occasionally raised shrill.
babyish voice in au attempt TO sell a
soiIed paper which he held under his
arm.
Presently he met sweet-faced.
motherly woman. and holding out his
crumpled stock he 81 d:
Buy a paper. ma'am?"
The old lady looked at him. She saw
in the pathetic little figure that which
called up memories of time long ago
when babies filled her home with life
aud childish prsttle. She thought Of
their happy freedom from care, and
compared their comforts and ease with
the wretchedness of the waif before
her She did not want the miserable,
dirty paper, but her heart softeued.
Yes. dear" she said.
The unheard-of tone and words of
the reply astouished the child for AN
instant. so that his mouth dropped
opeu aud he stood rs though dazed.
Then. with 8 broad grin Of delight
breaking the crust of his face into
ridges and burrows, lie impulsively
held out his entire stock in trade, and
said eagerly:
Here It's, ma'am. Idon't want nc
pay. - Indianapolis NeUs.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
The Mnnyoljuu Was "FIy."

A Mougolian, who had evidently not
long been sojnurner among the
western barharans. got into an alter
cation with ticket seller at one of the
elevated rrilroad stations the other day,
saws the New York Herald. He had
purchased ticket. but was under the
impression that he had paid the agent
dime, and therefore cents was still
due him. The agent was firmly con-
vinced that the Chinaman had given
him only cents. and therefore had no
right To demand any change.
The Chinaman's knowledge of Eng
lish was exceedingly limited. but he
was endowed with all the persistency
that characteriZes his race. He con-
tinually used the pHrase Cheese it,"
evidently in the faith that the words
were barharic "cuss words" of marvel
GUS potency.
Il tell you, john" said the agent,
soothingly. You gave me only a
nickel; you've got your ticket and it's
all right"
Cheese it! Give me CENTS" yelled
the Mougolian.
I'm treating you dead square.
don't owe You anything"
Cheese it! Give me cents"
you've got your ticket; that's your
5 cents"
Cheese it! Give ME cents"
So the colloquy went on. TO every.
thing that The agent said the China
man made only the one reply with in.
creasing vehemenee:
Cheese it! Give me cents"
the agent. at length perceiving that
it was useless to attempt to persuade
the Chinaman that he had not been
wronged, ceased paving any attention
to him. Then the Chinaman changed
his tactics. Retreating into corner
he quietly watched the passengers Ne
they bought their tickets.
An old man came forward and
planked down dime. The ticket
agent thrust forward nickel for
change. The old man fumbled with
the ticket. trying to pick it up from
the smooth glass projection in front OF
the ticket sellers little window.
1t was the C.,inaman's opportunity.
Like cat after a mouse he darted for
ward and grabbed the nickel.
Come here. you thieving heather,
and bring back that Nickel" shouted
the enraged agent, while the old man
was simply rendered speechless with
astonishment.
Cheese it," yelled the fleeing Chi.
naman rs lie rushed through the open
door; me got cents; You heap dam
fool"
He hoppcd on board IL train and was
carried away, while the agent. afiel
giving the old man another nickel
thus s"lilnIni>ed:
Talk about being fly Them China
men can beat the devil. If they art
allowed to come here an honest white
man Won't have any show to make F,
living. I'm dead against importing
M"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
One Fiddlestrine, One Wheel.

Here is q new story Of Paganini.
One time in Paris he jumped into q
cab and ordered the driver to make
quick time to the theater, where an
impatient audience was waiting to
hear him perform the famous prayer
of Noise on one string Of his violin.
whats the fare?" he inquired.
'For you, sir" said the driver. 40
francs"
''You jest" laughed the great violin
ist.
mot so-you charge as much for .
place ut your concert"
Paganini was silent for a minute
and then, with u complacent glance at
the overreaching cabman, said, hand
ing him decent fare: an pay you
10 francs when you drive me on one
wheel"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-05-17
Silence that Could BE Heard.

The Diner-Out has some vivacious
young lady friends who recently ar
ranged II surprise for Il young man
who is staying with the family this
winter. He went to the lheatcr and
they knew it would be quite late
when he came home. They set at
work. in mschievous girls way, to
disguise his room. Window screens
were subs .tuted for pillows on his bed;
the mantel was decorated with rows
of boots; the walls were festooned with
rugs; the table was turned upside
down; the towel-rack was hung on the
chandelier and trimmed with shaw
ing lease, thermometer and similar
articles; the chairs were turned bot
tom up and grand tout ensemble of
tOpsy-urviness was produced.
kate-What do you suppose he'll
do, girlsP hope we'll know when he
comes in!
Bridget-(Looking on with an admir-
ing grin)-Faith, miss. and We won't.
He's SO shtill! often hear him come
iu' in an he niver makes u sound!-
Le0iston Journal.