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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Troubles of "Boomers."

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Jan. 14-Considerable turmoil is arising in the Oklahoma and ad- jacent country over the arrest and expul- sion of the band of 100 families of emigrants, who wended their way there short time ago for the purpose of locating in Oklahoma upon what they consider government lands. Adjt Gen. Drum, at the instance of the de- partment at Washington, has began to expel from the department all of these adventures, who, with their women and children, are reported in abject want party consisting city yesterday on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe train, en route to different points in Texas. Their expenses were paid by the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
| Connecticut's Hidden Treasures.

Woodbury are stirred up just now over the discovery of traces of valuable ores and oil in that locality. It is reported that lead has been found on the farm of William Allen in quantities yielding an average of 1,5OO ounces to the ton. Interspersed with this is silver, which pays about twenty-five ounces to the ton, while there are also streak indica- tions of gold The field where the discovery has been made is now being dug over by min ing experts, and it is believed that the ''finds' will prove of great value. Traces of galena ore have also been found in ledge at the bottom of well, and in Southbury it is reported that the prospectors who have been looking along the bed of a small stream for oil are very hopeful of success.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
It Looks Like NIatricide-

EATON, O., Jan. 14.-Elmer Sharkey, aged 2l, the son of rich widow living out of town, quarreledswith his mother about his prospective marriage with young work ing girl Miss Straw. At about ? o'clock in the morning Elmer ran bareheaded, bare footed and in his underclothing to the nearest neighbors and told terrible tale of thieves being in their house and killing his mother. Mrs. Sharkey was found lying on the bed with her head mashed and wooden mallet by her side The neighbors who investi- gated think Elmer killed his mother, and. going to his room, undressed and jumped out of his window to alarm the neighbors
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
ALEXANDER r. M'GIlL-
Death of tho well-Known Educator at His
 Princeton Home.

PRINCETON, N. J., Jan. 14-Alexander T. McGill, D. D. and IL. D., of the Princeton Theological seminary, died yesterday morn ing of heart trouble. He was taken i'll z.ocut month ago and has been confinel most of the time to his room. Professor U NcI;4u was one of the leading divines of the Presby;erian denomination, and was known all over this land. He was professor in Princeton college thlrty-four years. Several standard theo- logical works were written by Dr. McGill. His last, book on church government, was l finished and in the hands of the publishers at 1 the time of his death.
 Alexander T. McGill was born Feb 24. 1897, in Canonsburg, Pa. In 1902 he entered Jefferson college in that state, from which he was graduated four years later, at the age of 19. He was the class valedictorian. He immediately began the study of theology. and at the same time was made tutor in Jefferson college. Of delicate constitution. under this double work his health failed, and by advice of friends he went to Milledge- vile, Ga He took charge of the Baldwin academy, and at the end of year-began the study of law with ex-Governor Mitchell He was admitted to practice in 1S3o.
 After practicing law two or three years in Georgia Mr. McGin returned to Canonsburg. He had saved some money and was able to resume the study of theology, which he had never willingly given up In 1885 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1888 became pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Carlisle Four years later he was made pro- lessor in the Presby terian Theological semi nary in Allegheny City. His success in that famous institution was so marked that, while connected with it, he was offered the presi- dency of five different colleges In 1852 Professor McGil's health failed again, and he accepted a professorship in the theological seminary in Columbus, s. c. He went south rather reluctantly, his wife, Q strong anti slavery woman, objecting to a permanent residence in that section In 1853 his health was restored, and they returned to the Ale gheny City seminary. In the summer of 1854 Dr. McGin was transferred to the Prince ton seminary. In this institution he filled various chairs, and was made emeritus pro lessor in 1883 and virtually retired His name remained at the head of the catalogue as long as he lived.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
RUSHING TO INDIANAPOLIS.
Friends of Miller and Platt Visit the Presi- dent Elect in Response to an Urgent

Friends of Miller and PIatt Visit the Presi-
 dent Elect in Response to an Urgent
 Summons.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14-John F. Hummer, who is for Miller, arrived here yes terday afternoon, admittedly upon urgent and important political business. Arthur K. Bateman, who is also for Miller, and w. J. Arkell, who is for Platt, arrived to-day. Apparently these visits are caused by some sudden and unexpected combination of cir cumstances which have rendered it necessary for the two New York factions to lay their respective cases before the president-elect as quickly and as effectively as possible.
 There are indications that some, at least, of these visits are made in pursuance of an understanding with the president-elect, if not upon his special invitation. J. F. Hummer, at any rate, was expected by Gen. Harrison. He arrived at noon, but did not go to call upon Gen. Harrison during the afternoon, owing to an understanding that the president elect did not receive callers on Sunday. About o'clock son-in-law Mckee came down to the hotel and wanted to know if MT. Hummer had got in yet He went to MT. Plummer's room and told him Gen. Harrison had been expecting him all the afternoon, and that the family had waited dinner upon his account He brought request from Gen. Harrison that MT. Hummer come up during the evening without fail. Of course, Mir. Hummer went, and spent a long time in conference with the president-elect MT. Hummer, when ques- toned as to the purposes of his visit, mani fested a becoming reticence, combined with an evident anxiety that it should not be sup posed that he had come here unasked or merely to put in word for himself or for some hobby.
 This statement as to NIr. Plummers visit is made from a source which makes it semi official:
 ''Mr. Hummer comes here, the gentleman said, ''in response to an invitation from Gen. Harrison, an invitation so urgent that 1t amounted to a command. There have been two kinds of stories told to the president elect about the situation in New York One of them is that the cabinet ambitions of Platt supported by the party generally, as is shown by the almost unanimous way in which the party leaders have indorsed his candidacy. The other story is that the clanor for Platt Is to great extent machine made, and that the heart of the Republican people is true to Miller. Miller, it is said, is the man whom the business men, the solid citizens, and the mass of the party want"
 John $. Wise, Mahone's arch enemy, also arrived from New Y ork yesterday, and it is surmised that he is here to defeat the ambi- tions of his old opponent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
A Female Gambler "Pulledo o

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-The police unearthed another gambling house run by woman yesterday, and six of the inmates were ar rested. The keeper was Florence Belelle, as- sisted by William Burns. The two offered all the facilities for the enjoyment of draw poker other games not necessitating the purchase of expensive apparatus. At 3:30 a. m. five men were playing game in the place on Wabash avenue, while Florence was presiding on the lookout chair, seeing to it that the ''kitty got the full percentage of the rake off" A row arose. There was a bang ing about and breaking of furniture Then the police appeared and arrested gamestress and gamesters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
BlSMARCk'S BITTERNESS.
It Is Believed He Will Give It Vent in His Speech Before the eReichstag-Brief For eign Notes of Interest.

IL IS Believed He Will Give It Vent in His
 Speech Before the Reichstas-Brief For
 eign Notes of Interest.
 LONDON, Jan. 14-It is regarded as almost absolutely certain that Prince Bismarck will, ln the speech which he is to deliver in the reichstag tomorrow, refer to the Morier and Getfcken incidents, but it is not believed that possession of more and stronger evidence of the alleged plot against himself, ill which the British ambassador to Russia and the professor are made to figure as the chief con- spirators, than has yet been brought for ward. Still, the chancelor's undoubted and scarcely concealed hatred of England and everything English may lead him to pursue these already much persecuted@ to the end, It by % doing he can make 1t appear that there really was plot to rob him of the credit, which has hitherto been his, of having formulated and carried out the scheme of establishing the German empire. That the chancellor will devote considerable part of his address to bitter references to the troubles ill Samoa is generally conceded The popular belief ill Germany is very strong that the Americans were solely responsible for the German reverses ill Samoa, and this belief is but the reflection of official conviction.
 Professor Geffcken has maintained the ut most reserve since his release, and his friends are unanimous in the opinion that no good results could follow his further pursuit of the subject which involved his incarceration and permanent injury to his health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
He Wants the Indian Educated.

WASHINGTON, Jan 14-Commissioner of Indian Affairs Oberly, ill his annual report for the past fiscal year, devotes great deal of space to the subject of Indian education. The education of Indian youth, he says, should be compulsory; but on those princi- pies of compulsion which are recognized as legitimate ill the free commonwealths of the world, which principles, while they would require the Indian child to receive such edu- cation as would it him for civilized life and self support therein, would leave with his parents the liberty to choose between the government and the private school
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
They May Resort to ViOlence

ST. LOUIS, Jan 14-Reports received from the Chickasaw nation intimate that the fol- lowers of William Guy, who was recently deposed from the governorship by Secretary Villas in favor of Governor Byrd, will not adhere to the agreement between Guy and Byrd leaving the settlement of their difficult ties to the arbitration of the interior depart ment. The Guy faction claim that their leader was elected on the face of the returns, and it is feared that as they largely outnum- Der the followers of Byrd they will endeavor to seat Guy by force. While Guy himself is disposed to abide by the secretary's decision, it is claimed that he is powerless to prevent his adherents from open violence
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
BuryinS the Victims.

READING, Pa, Jan. 14.-Seven more of the victims of the tornado were buried here yes terday. The funerals were all largely at tended, and the scenes at the graves were truly pathetic. The funerals of Matilda c. Graw, Laura E. Kercher and Ella Beitnauer all took place from St. Luke's Lutheran church at the same time. The other victims inferred were Sophia F. Winkleman. Eva Leeds, Sadly Shade and Amelia Christman. Nearly all the clergymen of Reading in thei1 sermons referred to the disaster. The citi. zens' relief committee have issued card stating that no more money is required
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
She Never Saw Wash inptOn.

CUTHBERT, Ga., Jan. 14-Aunt Caroline Harris, a colored woman who was buried in Quitman county, was 120 years of age. She never claimed to have seen George Washing ton, nor to have been complimented by Lafayette, but was a humble slave in the Harris family, to which she clung, in it's suc- cessive generations, until death came to her. In this way the record of her death is un- doubted She was blind for many years, but during the war she regained her sight. She had been so long in the family that she exer- cised maternal authority in talking to the youngsters of 60 and 7O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
DENOUNCED BY ANARCHISTS.
John Most Becoming Too Conservative
 for His Followers.

John Most Becoming Too Conservative
 for His Followers.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Theres q row in the Anarchist camp, and group" of Austrian and Slav revolutionists is looking for John Most's scalp. The group is known as the Radical Workingmen's league, and meets at No. 525 East Fifth street Most of the mem- bers of the group were converted to Anarch. ism by Most in 1868, while he was in Austria They have now come out in a cir cular, addressed to 'all honest revolution ists," in which they denounce Most
 They say that since coming to the United States Most has rapidly become conservative, and since the hanging of the Chicago An archists has become cowardly According to these fire eaters Most is a "greedy. self seeking rascal, who wants money and ag- grandizement." He has actually used the money he made ill publishing The Freiheit for himself. Among Most's most serious of- lenses against the Anarchists was his denun- citation of Stahlmacher, the murderer of the Austrian police inspector Rumpf, who, Most is claimed to have said, was not a man to be trusted. That was "crime," say Most's former disciples. Most, too, has wandered from the faith of Anarchy. ''1nstead of a propaganda of deeds he advocates a propa- ganda of peaceable means; now he is a Com munist, while he was formerly a Fedora tionist now he believes in authority form erly he denounced all authority" Most has grown selfish, much to the regret of the American people, for now he advocates Hooking out for the United States and leav- ing Europeans to taks care of themselves"
 Most is accused of cowarlcs because he opposed a parade in this city Nov 10 last, the anniversary of the execution of the Chicago martyrs" when he knew that the ''group" had plannel to have row with the police on that occasion, during which Johann was to be 'executed. Most sail he had no objection to being killed, but not ir that way, as it would "hurt the caus," and give the ''capitalistic press an opportunity to revile the Anarchists
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Poor Health Leads to Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l4-John s. Peart, 50 years old, who lived at 442 Wetherall street. committed suicide by shooting him. self through the forehead. Peart came to this country from England twenty years ago. He retired from business three years ago, and since then had devoted his entire time to the study of ornithology. His health began to fail about a year ago. He con- tinued to grow worse, and for several months had been broken down in health and despondent,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Mir. Powderly at Binphamton.

EMIGRATION, N. Y., Jan. 14.-Mr. Pow derly addressed public meeting of District Assembly No. 152, Knights of Labor, here Saturday evening, delegates being present from Syracuse, Auburn, Cortland and other places, after which the annual election of district officers was held. Mir. Powderly touched on national topics affecting the order, and among other things said that the Philadelphia man who started new order recently had offered to sell it out to him tPowderly) for S1OO, and had previously tried to sell it to John Wanamaker
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Harsh Words for Boulanper.

PARIS, Jan. 14.-M. Jacques the opponent of Gen. Boulanger in the department of the Seine, has published a reply to Gen. Bou- hangers latest manifesto. NJ. Jacques says: "With Republican army there is no need to fear a Sedan. With a Cesarian army. which would cease to be exclusively French in order to become tho army of a rebel soldier, defeat would be doubled by dis honor." He advises the electors not.to listen to a soldier who has lost the right to appeal to the flag and to reject one whose can didature signifies indiscipline and national ruin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Want It Done Openly.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Jan. 14-A strong effort is being made to have the rules of the state legislature amended so that committees shall be compelled to report bills referred to them for action. An amendment to the rules to that effect has been introduced by one of the Mlddlesex assemblymen, who claims that 1t is unfair that measures should be smoth- cred in committee and never heard of after their introduction. He believes that either a favorable or an unfavorable report should be made, and the fate of all bills be decided by vote on the floor of the house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Eiendish Work of Tramps.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan 1.-Two tramrs were discovered in tho barn of ex-Sheriff Hobensack, at Mt. Hickory, O., and when ordered out by Hobensack they attacked him ferociously, shooting him twice and cutting him with knife. They then threw him into q manager and set fire to the barn, and before Hdbensack was rescued he was terribly bu.ned and will probably die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
The FOOtman's Love

MONTREAL, Jan. 14.-The detectives here unearthed romantic elopement, the parties being, it is said, the daughter of wealthy New York stock broker and'that gentlemans footman Jennie Stuart is the girls name and Thomas Johnson that of her alleged hus- band. The young lady is a striking brunette, apparently 9 or 23 years old, and evidently possessed of considerable of this worlds goods, while her companion is com mon enough looking young fellow-evidently an Englishman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Mxsterious Attempt at Assassination.

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Jan. 14.-John Kelly. a we'll known contractor, was entering his residence at night, accompanied by his brother, when two sharp reports of a pistol were heard. Kelly fell back into his brothers arms, shot through the right breast. Doc tors have failed to find the bullet and Kelly's condition is precarious, Who shot him is not publicly known. It is said that Kelly knows, but will say nothing. After the shots were fired two men were seen to run down a side street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
A WipdOw Glass Trust.

FINDLAY, O., Jan. IA window glass trust will be formed at the annual meeting of the Window Glass Manufacturers assoca- tion, which will be held in Washington on Tuesday of this week. The delegates from this city have been advised that Pittsburg manufacturer will introduce resolution shutting down all the new factories in the west. and then ordering general advance in prices, the running factories dividing predts with those closed down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Death of a Legal Light.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-Surrogate Abraham Lott, of Kings county, died yesterday of Bright's disease, at the age of 50 years. He was son of the late Judge Lott, of the court of appeals and his own career at the bar had been brilliant one. He was wealthy, as the result of a large practice and fortu- nate investments in real estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Irish Amenities.

DUBLIN, Jan. IA party of raiders wis ited the house of Nationalist farmer on the Kenmare estate, and, after administering a severe beating, extorted from him a promise to abjure the plan of campaign, which is very unpopular among a portion of the people. Members of the National league col lected clothing, etc, in Londonderry for the Falcarragh tenants who were arrested for resisting evictors. The prisoners will be driven in cars from Londonderry to Falca1- ragh, where they will be tried tomorrow
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
They Drank lit DrY.

elephants. Their car Twas run alongside a locomotive. One of the elephants put bis trunk out through crevice in the car, reached over to the tender of the locomotive, lifted the lid of the water tank, and helped himself. The other six elephants did the same, and in short time the tank was dry. The train hands did not see the performance, and only when the engineer tried to start his engine did he find that the water was gone San Francisco Argopaut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Threats Against Law and Order.

SIOUX CITY, Ia., Jan. 14.-There is a re- newal here of the same troubles which pre- ceded the murder of Rev. George c. Ha..- dock. The attorney for the Law and Order league, which is making the same war against the so called transportation con- panies and others as was made against saloons, received WAts Cap letter, orna- mented with skull and eros ,bones, warning him to leave the city at once. Direct threats of personal violence are made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
1ncendiaries' Revenge.

RAILWAY, N. J., Jan 14-Fire destroyed the coal sheds buildings adjoining and the house of Theodore Pierson. Loss, 5000. The fire was of incendiary origin. Mir. Pier son was one of the jury that convicted the Plainfield fire bugs, and this is supposed to be retaliation, as thrsats were made against all the iurYmen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Ordered to Leave the Brotherhood

CLINTON, la, Jan. 1.-The order has gone forth on this division of the Chicago and Northwestern that all operators of the Teleg- raphers' Brotherhood must resign from that organization or quit the employ of the North western What they will do is not known, as the order is a surprise to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Miss Garrett's Handsome Gift.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 14.-Miss Mary Garrett is building handsome new home for the school which is the Baltimore branch of Bryn Mawr college, near Philadelphia. She will spend $2OO, ,O00 upon it. exclusive of any en- dowment she may make. The building will be fireproof. Special attention will be given to physical training.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Ella Didn't Whistle.

WORCESTER, Mass, Jan. 14.-Ella Cham berlain, the whistler, was to have appeared at concert here last night. A clergyman objected, and the mayor forbade Miss Cham- berlain to appear unless she would whistle sacred music only. She did not appear,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
.JackSOnyflle Free from Eever

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 14-An official bulletin was issued declaring Jacksonville free from all contagious or infectious dis eases The health officer of the city, c. J. Kenworthy, M. D., also issued a bulletin de-. claring that so far as he knows not a single case of yellow fever exists in the city of Jacksonville or county of Duval
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
killed on. the Elevated,

NEW YORK, Jan, 14.-L A. Every, a con- ductor on the elevated railway, was crossing the tracks at Eighth avenue and One Hun dred and Forty-tifth street, when he was struck by an engine and instantly killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Long and Frubtiess NIurder Trial

ASHLAND, O., Jan. 1.-The jury in the Cheserown murder case, after being out six hours, returned a verdict of not guilty Great indignation is manifested by citizens ln the community where the crime was com mltted. The trial has been in progress since December 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
The Time Inopportune,

ROME, Jan. 1.-The pope and Prime Minister Crispi have both declined to grant interviews to Cardinal Lavigerie on the sub ject of the anti-slavery crusade. The pope thought the time inopportune to discuss the Subiect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
More Money for the Panama Canal.

PARIS, Jan. 14.-Figaro asserts that Count de Lesseps and the administration council of the Panama Canal company have signed an agreement with the .Banque Parisienne fer the issue by the latter of 60, GOO, GOO shares of new stock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-14
Wasted Time.

A Frenchman has succeeded in making perfect steam engine which weighs only one ninth of an ounce He could have husked G3,OO0 bushels of corn while he was fooltng away at this useless toy, but thae.ideA prob ably never occurred to him.-Detroit -Efeo Press