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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

THE NUMBER of commitments to the work
house In Philadelphia has been reduced one.
half since the adoption of the high license
system. If the members of the Virginia leg
islature at their next session would aus-
pend their vain Efforts to repudiate the legal
debt of the State long enough to enact a
high license law, they would not Only con-
duce greatly to the improvement of the
manners and morals of many of their con-
stituents, but to the credit of their State, by
making the payment Of the interest on the
debt a bagatelle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

SUGAR AND TARIFF-In England the price OF
sugar is thres cents pound less than in this
country. Under the precious tariff system the
duty on refined sugar is so high that the Sugar
Trust can run the price up at will without incar.
ring any risk of foreign competition. few years
ago there was large trade in refined sugar, aud
the sugar of this country was sold in con derabie
quantities in England in competition with the
beet root products of the Continent. Bnt the
members Of the Sugar Trust concluded to abandon
the foreign trade and to compel American con-
sumers to pay more for smaller quantity of pro-
duction. This they are enabled easily to do be-
hind the tariff wall. In order therefore, to snjoy
all other like advantages and blessings of the tariff
system, American consumers must p.y for one of
the commone;t necessaries o. life Just what the
Sugar Trust may choose to demsnd.-PhiL Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The machines which are In the hotel cor.
ridors in Philadelphia and New York wi here
you drop nickel in the slot and get your
life insured for one day, were lately called
upon to pay two policies. They were taken
out by man who was going from New
York to Bridgeport aud fell off street car
shortly after he secured his policies. Two
companies sre jointly interested liz this bus.
insss. The policies are Issued by an Eng
lish company, which ia said to have 81 500
600 to pay for losses, and the boxes are
owned by an American company. The
business is said to be increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Murder at a Ball.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis June 17-DuriDg
the progress of dance at Dry Wood. a lit
tie settlement In this county, Is miles from
the city, Saturday night, John Medley was
shot and killed by VIM. Nolan. The shoot
ing originated 10 drunken quarrel liz
which Nolan boasted of his ability to whip
the entire Medley family. Nolan imme-
diately took to the woods and has not
been captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

With al heir affection and fraDkr,..
the Maori children 81 EN- to have no j idas :,
obedience. The babies are carried ~" 'Ia Of
on the backs of the mothers In sbaul, ''a Ig
the papooses Of our Indians. The uo. IKE
have their ears pierced for wearipy C o,.
ments, of which the sharks tooth is y G o,ll
lite; but some with an inventiye,os,' ivy,
fouud among their civilized sister. T. O'
been known TO utilize tho hole in the s a.,
by sticking into it tobacco pipe. So ~ =, ' ~
have it ready for use. ~ 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

BODY FoUND.-A co!ored lsbo,a.
Arlington cemetery on Saturday sfte,. We
found the dead body Of an old wiki. ''Oa
much decomposed, and which, mast ~ -'a
had been lying there several m macy
The body was clothed in pepper and s's sA5
suit, fine linen shirt, new lace sboss ''
straw hat. The shirt and hat We're NJ. h0l
n. Graniipg." A fve.shot revoIvs %', he,
one chamber empty lay alongside tho WI SIa
U: S. Commissioner Wormley took c SoIy
of the remains. eDafge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
A Determined Suicide

CHICAGO, June 17.-Angust Swanson, a
hostler, committed suicide this morning by
swallowing poison. Swanson was determ
ined to die and he took the poison while be
kept friend, Michael Duffy (who had Gu
deavored to prevent him from swallowing
the poriion) covered with revolver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
ALEX ANDRIA-.
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE IT.

CONGRESSMAN MASON, republican OF Hi
nois. Save the next pension bill will appro-
pirate more than one hundred million dol
lars, and that that large sum will be In
creased annually for about ten years, when,
having reached the enormous amount OF
four or FIVE hundred million, 1t will probably
begin to decrease. Nearly all the other re-
publicans in Congress favor en- increase OF
pensions. There seems to be no doubt OF the
present intention of the ultra republicans to
create necessity for an immense revenue
for pensions, their object being two foid
first, to prolong or increase the present hign
tariff in order to raise the requisite sum and
thereby to benefit the northern manuiac'
turers, and second, to drain the South OF
what little money she has, for hardly cent
of the four or five hundred million which
Mr.. Mason thinks will be raised annually
for pensions, and of which she would have
to pay, not according to her ability, but to
the number of her population, would ever
come back to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Burned to Death.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June II -Bolton's
mill. near Newaygo, burned Saturday morr-
ing. Adjoining it was a large boarding
house where the employees lodged. Alorzo
Delacy and Ole McLenny persisted in the
famea, and another man, 10 jumping from a
window, received probably fatal injuries. 1t
Is thought the fire was incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Stable ! to Death

sUNBR1GRT, Tenn, June 17.-Yesterday
Afternoon during game of ball between the
Deer Lodge and Sunbtight mines, Davidson
Hall, aged about 2S. was stabbed and in
stantly killed by w. r. Staples. Staples
was umpiring the game when Hall came on
the ground and began throwing rocks at
him. Staples has not been arrested. Hall
and Staples were cousins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL
NEW YORK, june 1.-THE stock mari, :.

New YORK. juno 1T he stock inarkc, o,.o
cd decidedly weak and further declines s.,.
scored, which brought the active stocks on ,n..-
erage fully 1 per cent. below the inal G.pro. Il,
Saturday. The downward movement MT vim.
check toward 1910 and small fractional REM.
les were generally made. bnt in n few case. ..,.
the opening figures again reached. Tut late, the
weakness again prevailed. At II O'Clock the mar.
ket was active and weak at about the lowest prso.
reached
BALTIMORE, Juno 17.-virginss cons. I'D, 40,
40 bid; past-due coupon =; do 10 40, 3-r.
asked 3s 69lh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
A Lake Disaster

KINGSTON, Ont, June 1.-THE following
letter was found in bottle near Ganancque
Captain of the Bavaria. Help. the ship is
sinking. All have been washed overheard
except me. 1 expect my turn will come
next. About one hundred yards off Galoup
Island, Lake Ontario"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

Lightning and wind did greet amount
of damage in New York on Saturday. One
church in that city was struck By the cleo
trio fluid 10 Jersey City an Gil tank and
building were igbited aimost simultane
ousIy. Houses were torn asundar. trees We're
uprooted and several people were iDjared
by strokes of lighiaiDg liz the nearby cities
and villages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Resigned his Commission

ROME. June 17.-Prince Louis Napoleon
q. the request of his father. Prince Jerome,
has resigned his commission In the italian
army
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Eaten hy Wolves.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. June 17-Lsst Thurs
day two children of Edward Bachus a farm
or of Roster. Mo, small village so miles
south of Kansas City, went to creek about
a mile from home to fish, Upon their fail
ing to return at night searching parties we're
organized, and last Friday evening their
bones were found near a ledge of rocks that
had long been known rs VOLTS Den. a
band of timber wolves have infested this
section for years and 1t is thought the child
rem were killed and eaten by the animals.
The boys were aged 10 aud u years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Drowned

BANGOR. Me June ia Kinghman spec.
ial Gays: Mrs. Charles Cleaves and Erdine
Cole, young woman of 16. we're drowned
at Springfield Saturday while bathing
Mrs. Ceaves leaves four children and hus
band in the West. The bodies were recov
grad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

THE FACT that every now and then ru
nor is started in some part OF the Malone
camp to the effect that the General will Do
the republican candidate for Governor next
fall, looks very much as if there be an object
in 1t, and that that object Ia to confirm
the at present apparent determination OF
President Harrison to follow the example
set by President Arthur, and throw the
whole weight of the administration in favor
of fiau. Malone by an implied threat that in
case of failure do 80; the General may be
affronted, and so conduct the affairs OF bis
party in Virginia as to destroy all hope of
republican success there in the next Con-
gressional and Presidential elections. That
the General is in no wise two good q party
man to hesitate to execute such threat,
is proved By his DESERVING and defeating the
democratic party of Virginia because it re-.
fused toncminste him for Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The SAVANNAH Ne,cS says: General
R5sser, an ex confederate officer, needs a
paddock on his mouth" What does Gen.
eral Bu.sey, the assistant Secretary of the
Interior, needP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Attracted by Southern Irons Cheapness

Attracted by Southern Irons Cheapness
CINCINNATI. O., June l7.-Moore, Hank
ness, & Co. have determined to move their
stove foundry works from this city TO Rad
ford, Va, on the line of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad, and have made con
tract for the establishment at that place of
a new foundry and warehouse, to be COM
pleted by September /. The reason assign
ed for removal ia the lower cost of iron and
the favorable transportation facilities offer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Sitting Rul1

BISMARCK. OAK June II -Couriers who
arrived yesterday from Standing Rock re
port Sitting Bull, the notorious Sioux chief,
as alive and slowly growing stronger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The Japanese experiment of emnlo,;..
French and German army officers sm1l''
neously has brought about bad results a,l
occasioned the government vast smon,, !,
trouble. The two races clash, prodnc.a'
constant friction, and radical change :
contemplated :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Moroney and Mcdonald DISCHARGED.

NEW YORK, June 17.-Jndge Andrews
this morning in the Supreme court dis
charged Moroney and Mcdonald on the
ground that there was no evidence on
which to hold them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17
Another Arrest

WINNIPEG. Man, June 17-Last night
the Chief of Police arrested Martin Burke,
alias Delaney, wanted for completely in the
Cropin murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The men who came from Chicago for d..
pose of identifying Maroney or McDonoli v,, !,
the Tombs this morning bat faiol to ilcptitv ~
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The market opens more active. Flour IS s'e'dy
and firm, with an advance of from 12'2 10 l5c
per barrel for choice grades. Wheat is ae.''e'
with slight advance, and sales were made As
high as ss for choice lots. Cora is ~ I'@ef
with sales at 42lha4G Rye ald Oat' aye im st
better prices. Country produce is in IA 'upi
at quotations. Bacon and Sugar have asain sd
vanced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

MR. PATRICK WARD of Indiana, a "profes
sional" Irlshman, who deserted the demo
cratic party and Joined the republicans in
order to get an office, and didn't succeed, has
committed suicide. He was also promi
nent member of the Clan ma Gael. That be
was disappointed in his official expectations
is no excuse for killing himself Bat either of
the two other facts, that he was deserter
from the party that always was the friend of
him and Of his native country. and that he be
longed to C. secret politcsl organization that
condemned DR.. Cronin TO death, is an excel
lent one, if he retained any of the feelings of
q true man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

Simmons Liver Regulator has never been L,.
to fail TO cure all liver diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

GEN. Mics aud Corporal Tanner are 80
proud of the flags the Confederates laid
down quarter of a century ago, when their
supply Of food and ammunition WAS ex-
hausted, that they intend to hang them on
the walls and ceilings ofthe public buildings
in Washington, which ex Confederates and
their sons are taxed to support. Such dis
play of the CORY memorials of their fathers
suffering and valor, and of the cause oftheir
own impoverished condition, is not calcu.
lated to increase the patriotism of southern
men But 1t seems that such increase is not
desired By many northern people. Perhaps
they are wise. More probably otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

Coffee has dropped two cents per pound in New
York during the pa ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

The cab drivers strike in Paris he's ended and
,abs are running to-day as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

BALTIMORE, June 17-Cotton nomiua' mif
ding 1asa11lb Flour a. ve and strong "n'i'
Southern firm and higher Fun S5a9o ,oDs
berry 1892: Western Irregular aud easy 10 ,, =
winter red S4 July S1%aS2; Aug slAs7IF
Corn-Southern white frm at 43,4 ye lio" ~
41a41A F; July IL Cad 4. Aug Ala II ste'I'S'
39ia. Oats steady; Western ~h,e - ~ 9
mixed % 29la graded No . white Boz ~
dull at 51a53 Hsy-prime steady M .ror
weak. prime to choice timothy Sl4Git ~ Pc
visions quiet and stcsdy. Ruttor stosty .cresm
cry 16alS. Eggs steady at 14a15. CeJ Sc unset
tied Rio cargoes fair 17ibs1S. SAYS firm
soft 91s. Whisky unchanged,
NEW YORK, June t7.-1h. july o,ton 70
Wheat before O'Clock had eold d, ,,n 10 so,
decline of fully 31s from me mr ming dealings
and at 2 o'clock stands p. e3a. The transactions
here are enormous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-06-17

4 seDsetion has been caused at Flenna by
the announcement that the Nouuelle Rerue
will shortly publish letter purporting to
be from the Prince OF Wales to King Leo
pold, in which the Prince states that EN-
peror Williams body is seriously attacked
by disease that be cannot get sleep, save
what drugs procure for him that he suffers
from intense headaches, compelling him to
resort to morphine, and that he easily loses
his temper. The letter continues: II shall
never forgive or forget his treatment of me
on the occasion of the funeral of his father,
nor the insults printed in the RcichSanzeiger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
WORLD OF SPORTS,

Bridgeport defeated Meriden ir Bridgeport, at polo, last night, by the score of to 3. At New Britain the New Ravens Were defeated to 3.
 The New Britain polo team has wor six of the last seven games played. Lee Cheney, business manager of Billy Myer, makes public to-day a comprehen. sive and plain-spoken challenge on be- half of the lightweight pugilist. He says: II will bet S2O,OOO to S5,0OO thai Billy Myer can whip, throw down and outrun any 133-pound pugilist in the world, bar none, at any fair rules"
 The Boston directors are said to be hustling for Comiskey and Latham.
 The Pittsburg National League clut has signed Guy Hecker for first base.
 It looks as though the Atlantic asso citation would be a prominent factor ir base ball next season.
 Ewing says Manager Mutrie is the man who offered him S7.000 year te remain with the local National League club.
 Babbitt, who tended goal for the old Waterbury polo team, has been signed by the Meridens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
WILL THEY. DARE THEY, DO TT
Every Eye Upon the Board or Fire Commissioners.

Every Eye Upon the Board or Fire
 Commissioners.
 A CODY of the constitution and by laws of Protector Hose Go, was left at the DEMOCRAT office last night, as evi- dence that members of the department cannot follow their own sweet will, as per opinion of City Attorney George E. Terry. Under Article of the company bylaws, fines and penalties are imposed as follows:
 "For not answering to roll call after an alarm of fire. fifty cents.' "For leaving the company while on duty without permission of the officer ln command, fifty cents."
 "For disobeying the orders of the act ing officers, or for interfering with the same by giving counter orders, S1.00 ; and in case a member is found guilty of repeating the disopedience he shall be | expelled"
 | Under Article 9, Section 3 reads: "When it is thought by the company that member is repeatedly deficient in his duty, or that he does not exert him. self to arrive at the hose carriage, he shall be requested by the foreman to state his reasons for such neglect, and if not deemed sufficient, he may be ex pelled from the company" The fines of foreman or any of his as l SlSldIlUS SIldll Ut uOuUlO GIlOSc lIupOScu upon ordinary members, for the same offence.
 1 In the face of these iron-clad regula- tions, Attorney Terry's opinion that the members of the department can follow their own sweet will, is decidedly wrong.
 l Commissioner Connolly insists that the ''call' system will be introduced into the department, no matter who objects. l TJ0 oft t1,@, of the present department. In fact the record of the local fremen will compare favorably with that of any department, paid or volunteer, in the state. Each company turns out from fifteen to forty men to a fire. Should the ''call' system be introduced only the paid men can be depended upon to respond to alarms and some day the result will be disastrous.
 Suppose, for example, a ''calr' man belonging to Monitor Hose company was employed in Matthews & Willard's factory. What assistance could he ren der if his company was called upon to respond to an alarm in the Brooklyn dis trict? None whatever, until it might be too late. On the contrary the system would keep away the men who now work without compensation.
 The DEMOCRAT would kindly advise the commissioners to abide by the decis ion of the court of common council But if they refuse to listen to reason they will be forced to obey the mandate of the law.
 We have reason to believe that ever, company in the fire department will re fuse to do duty under the present board of fire commissioners, if they presist il their determination to disobey tn orders of the common council. Prop , erty owners have reason to becom alarmed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
A FRIENDLY VISIT.
Hartford Red Men Entertained By
 TunXis Tribe Of This City.

Hartford Red Men Entertained By
 TunX1s Tribe Of This City.
 The special train from Hartford bear ing seventy members of Wangunk tribe of Red Men arrived here shortly before IS o'clock last evening. The visitors were met at the New England station by TunXis tribe and the American band and marched to the local w1gwam amid a glare of colored fire. Great chiefs wei e present from New Haven, Hartford, Danbury, Birmingham and Seymour. At the wigwam the visitors worked the warriors degree and in return the local tribe worked the chiefs degree. After | the exercises at the wigwam were finish ed an adjournment was taken to Music hall, where Caterer Marsh furnished an | appetizing banquet. Sachem c. R, Upson Of Tunxis tribe presided at the banquet and welcomed the guests in a happy speech. Great Prophet Peltier ot 1 Hartford responded and was followed by many others who spoke in the same happy vein. A quartette com posed ot Messrs Eyman, Kunkle, Ahl and Bart. lett rendered several selections and the long evening was pleasantly spent | The visitors returned to Hartford at 8 | late hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES.

The ''Weekly Record'' Returns
 Show a Large Volume of Busi-
 ness.
 The Weekly Record says that judging from the unusually large bank clearings there was large volume of trade last week. Several new factories are re- ported in the state. Real estate has been quiet, sales being reported as fol lows: New Haven IS, Bridgeport 20, Waterbury :, Hartford G. Meriden 5, New Britain ?, Danbury G. New build ings are reported as follows New Ha- ven 1S, costing S7O,500 Bridgeport 19, $64 800; Hartford f, $26, ,OOO; New Bri- tain 3, S13,OOO; Danbury 3, S6,OOO Meriden 1, S3,O0O; total 52 buildings, costing $20S, 300.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
A TEST CASE.
A Coventry Man Refuses to Pay De
 lnurraXe Charges.

WILLIMANTIC, December 13.-On the 18th will be heard at South Coventry the case of N. w. Stanley vs the New York 6S New England railroad company which is brought to show cause why the latter unlawfully detained 50 bushels of corn, consigned to plaintiff. In October the plaintiff received car of grain from St Louis consigned to him at Hop River station. He exceeded the limit of un- loading prescribed by the railroad com pany, but did not exceed the time al lowed by law passed by the last legisla- ture. December 9 writ of replevin was served and the balance of the grain was taken. It is understood that the business men of Coventry have combined to test the legality of the company's 4S- hour clause, and as the railroad com pany does not admit that the statute re- ferred to is constitutional, considerable interest is manifested in the final deci sion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
ssThe Fakir',

Hamlin's Farce comedy company opened at the Harris last night in the farce comedy of ''The Fakir." Thomas Q, Seabrooke appears in the title role of Seth Boker," the fakir, and sustains it admirably. He is an excellent comedian and of course slngs a topical song. The show which the. fakir gives serves to introduce the other members of the company in their specialt ies. Each is a clever artist, and the audience howled it's delight from the time the curtain went up until it escended.-Minneapo- lis Star. At the opera house Saturday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
Thrown Into tho River,

ANSONIA, December 13.-Yesterday afternoon a large monument to the memory of the late Alton Farrell was being transported to the cemetery on a large truck. While crossing the lower bridge the rear wheels of the truck broke through the flooring and the mon ument, which weighed five tons, was thrown distance of twenty feet into the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-13
TWO BALLOTS THROWN OUT.
An Interesting Election Case Before Judge LOOmiS.

Judge LoOmiS.
 ROCKVILLE, Dec 13.-A contested Columbia election case, involving the office of town clerk, was recantly heard before Judge Loomis of the superior court, in this city. It appears that the cour ters found two ballots, one of which was torn in peculiar manner and the other had pencil marks running through three names on the ballot. The tickets were both republican and were thrown out by the counters. The result for town clerk was found to be a tie vote, and if the republican ballots had been counted E. P. Lyman would have been elected by two votes. Mir Lyman then sked for hearing in the matter. The question involved appears to be whether the ballots were marked in a manner so as to identify them. Judge Loomis re- serven his decision, as it is of consider able importance, being one of the first cases of the kind under the new secret ballot law, and the decision may act as | a precedent in future cases.