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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
POLITICAL STRIFE IN INDIANA.
Police Forces Appointed by the Legisla
 lure Reiected by the Cities.

Police Forces Appointed by the Legisla'
 ture Rejected by the Cities.
 INDIANAPOLIS, March 13.-The members ot the new police force and fire boards wer, sworn in. Superintendent Travis, of the old force of police officers, has instructed the sta tion turnkey not to receive prisoners arrestet by the new force and not to send out the patrol wagon except on a call from his owr men. Fire Chief Dougherty also refuses tt recognize the officers appointed by the legis, iature
 A conference was held by attorneys for tn. new board with Mayor Denny. It was do cided that the board should file q complain for possession before Judge Taylor. The city will at once file an answer alleging the bill creating a new board is void, because it has never been signed by the speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor after its passage over the governors veto. The mud dle is likely to continue for several weeks.
 EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 13.-The new police board waited on the old board and on the chiefs of the police and fire departments, and in every instance ther authority was questioned and their demand for possession of the various offices refused. The matter will be taken to the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
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 I23 aud I27 South Main Street
Teton Folk Lore.

Tho following statements were made by Rev. J. Owen Dorsey, in a paper en- titled ''Teton Folk Lore." read before the Archaeological society. The mate rial used in the preparation of this paper was translated by MT. Dorsey from collection of Teton texts written by George Bushotter, Dakota Indian.
 Tho Tetons- believe that the buffalo used to dwell in subterranean lodges. When one sees Buffalo in vision the animal becomes his guardian, rendering him almost invulnerable, putting a real buffalo inside of him and comforting on him the right to take part in the buffalo dance. In the olden times there was also another species of buffalo about which marvellous tales are told
 On one occasion some Indians were attacked by one of these mysterious ami malls and one of the party was killed. But the monster walked four times around the corpse and said: "Arisei" Immediately the dead man revived. The monster said: Hereafter you shall be mysterious. The sun, moon, four winds, day and night shall serve you" From that time the man could assume any shape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
wAs ON THE DRESSED BEEF TRUST
Committees from Western Legislatures Confer on the Subject.

Committees from Western Legislature.
 Confer on the Subject.
 S1. LOUIS, March 13.-The committees ap- pointed by the legislatures of the western states to confer and agree upon some measure to break up the alleged dressed beef trust ex- isting in Chicago and Kansas City has begun work. The convention was called to order by Governor Francis, of Missouri, who de- livered a brief address of welcome The roll call showed the following state legisla- lures represented by committees: Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Mime sota, Missouri and Texas. Senator Gillette, of Kansas, was made chairman, and Thomas Cook, of Nebraska, se,retary. Senator Gil- lette delivered a speech attacking the Chi cago dressed beef companies. He outlined the object of the convention, which was, he said, to break up the centranzation of the beef industry in Chicago and Kansas City. He hoped measure would be adopted that could be submitted to and passed simulta- leously by all legislatures measure that would distribute the cattle markets of the west where they properly belonged.
 During the two hours recess 1t was devel- oped that of the eighty men in the convention, seventy-nine had what each considered the proper measure to put quietus on Chicago. A long debate occurred A resolution to refer the whole matter to congress, requesting necessary legislation, was defeated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
ADMIRAL PORTER'S PLAN
He T Thinks 1t Would Be Play
 to Whip Germany.
EVERYTHING IS IN OUR FAVOR.

He Could Very Quickly Cover the Sea
 With Swift Cruisers and Paralyze Ger.
 man Commerce and Industry While We
 Were Getting Ready for Real Business
 WASHINGTON, March 13-Since the Samoan complications Admiral Porter has made a very careful study of tho situation from a naval point of view, and, in speaking on the subject, said:
 '1 have carefully investigated the stories about the Nipsic. It looks as if they were put out at the instigation of Bismarck to test the sentiment of his own and our people He has never been friend of the United States He will find out very promptly the temper o, the American people,"
 "Of course we are weak at present on the ocean, he continued, "but there is a plan which will meet the emergency and will badly cripple Germany while we are getting ready. No one supposes that the American people would give up the contest until Ger many had received sound drubbing. We have surplus and revenue enough, with taxes now at a minimum point to carry on a desultory war until We are in fighting trim While we are getting ready we can prohibit the entry of German manufactures into the United States That is an important item in the monetary activity of Germany We send many millions there to pay for goods If, for the time being, Germany should try to blockade our ports, in less than sixty days we would find an English fleet on our coasts involved in protecting her own trade with the United States. A hundred millions and more of British goods finding market in the United States could not be cut off with out ruining British industries. France would also have an interest. Meanwhile we could get along without their goods, if necessary; so that England and France would be forced as a measure of industrial self defense to pro tect their vessels and their trade with the United States.
 'As the country knows, have been urg- ing, in letters and reports, the importance of wealth and resources to lead the world ill navy. But, taking matters as they are, the government should go to England and France, both countries being ahead of Germany in modern naval vessels and guns, and buy all the rified guns we can find and bring them here. We will very soon make use of them. We have the money and could easily spend $250, GOO, ,0OO in ships and appliances of war. With $50, ,0O0, 900 in sixty days I could put an improvised fleet in motion which would make short work with German commerce There are 600 German steamers afioat I know where they are. We have fleet ships; I could pick them out now. They would answer for privateers. About the time we would have this part of the work disposed of German in dustlies affected by foreign trade would be paralyzed, while we would be at the height of prosperity"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
To Enlarge New York.

ALBANY, March 13-A number of new bills were introduced in senate, among them one allowing the issue of special liquor li- cense and another for the erection of a monu- ment to John Ericsson in Central park, New York. The assembly bills were all of a local nature, the most important being that to en- large the area of New York city so as to make one city, under one municipal govern ment, of Manhattan Island, Staten Island, all Kings county, Flushing, Newtown and Jamaica, in Queens county, and all of Vest chester county. This would give the city an area ten times larger than it has at present. The city would then be the second largest in the world, its area being about 3a0 square miles, The present population of this terri tory is 3,OOO,OoO. Within the next ten years it is estimated that it will be over 5, 5,OOO, ,OOO London, the largest city in the world, has an area of 69O square miles and population of 5000, ,OOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Funeral of Congressman Townshend.

WASHINGTON, March 13-The funeral of the late Congressman Townshend took place from St. Matthew's church, and was at tended by large number of the personal and political friends of the deceased. After the solemn and impressive service of the Catholic funeral ceremony, Rev. Father Chappelle preached a short sermon, and the remains were conveyed to Mount Olivet cemetery and placed temporarily in vault. The honorary pail bearers were: Chief Justice Fuller, Senator Farwell, ex-Speaker Carlisle, First Assistant Postmaster General Steven son, ex-Representative S. S. Marshall and Commissioner of Pensions Black. The con- gressional committee consisted of Senators Blackburn, Cullom and Kenna, and Repre- sentatives Springer, Henderson, Maish, Gib- son, Allen, Spooner, Yoder and Tracy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Miss Knox's Bogus Count.

PITTsBURG, March 1S.-H. c. Fry, of Rochester, has returned from European trip. In France and Italy he heard much about Count de Montercole MT Fry said: "He is no count This heard in Rome. He was the gardener for the real count, and, being a sharp, shrew fellow, concluded to come to this country In the role of Count Montercole The real count belongs to fine family, whose estates are in a little town on the Adriatic
 It is an isolated place, where tourists seldom go. understand that he was very much an- noyed when he learned that his former gard ener was playing the part of count The real count would have exposed the man, but the nobility do not care to rush into prlnt"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Miners and Mine Operators in Confer en ce.

4"iherS anu NAiho operators in COnIeren ce.
 COLUMBUS, O., March 13.-The joint inter- state session of miners and mine operators opened here last evening" The states repre- sented are Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia and Ohio. The object of this convention is to fix upon schedule of prices to be paid miners for the ensuing year Trouble between the miners and operators is anticipated, and indeed was foreshadowed in a conference of the committee on the scale of prices, when the operators demanded a re- duction of ten cents on each ton of coal mined. The miners protested vigorously against any reduction of the present prices. The convention will probably be in session several days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
We Have Nothing to SaY.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-The president pro tenn. laid before the senate correspondence received from the president in regard to the claims of Louis Riel to American pfotection, when he was arrested for melting rebellion against the Canadian government. The COT. respondence is very voluminous and covers all stages of the claims. The main point in it is that the state department took the ground that Riels offenses against Canada were committed wholly within the jurisdic- tion of Canada; were declared by the law of Canada to be criminal and the punishment death, and that Riel having offended against the law of Canada in her Jurisdiction, whether he was a citizen of the United States or not, this country could not inter- fere i'll his behalf '.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
sThe Price of Coal Reduced.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Representatives of the six leading coal companies met here and reduced the wholesale price of coal fifty cents per ton for stove, sixty-fve cents for chestnut, forty cents for egg and fifteen cents for grate. The new schedule, which goes into effect at once, is as ollows: Stove, A. 15; chestnut, s4; egg, $3 90; gratc, s. 75. Repre- sentatives of the individual operators also met, but refused to make their action public, It is understood that they took no action, but will probably meet the above figures at an. other meeting today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
GOFF SHUT OUT.
Governor Wilson Uppermost in the Yves,
 Virginia Fight.

Governor Wilson Uppermost in the Yves,
 Virginia Fight.
 CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 13.-The SUI. preme court met and decided in the Golf Wilson gubernatorial mandamus case that Governor Wilson is entitled to hold over until such time as the contest between Elem ing and Golf shall have been settled In other words Golf is not entitled to the seat on the ground that the returns were not declared by the legislature.
 The fight will now be between Wilson and Carr on quo quarranto proceeding.
 Governor Wilson has the situation fully in his control. Failing to call the legislature together he will remain at the helm indeti- nitely, or until the action of a new legisla- ture, and is thus enabled to protect the claims of Judge Fleming against Gen. Golf In other words, if Golf has case, Wilson, by refusing to call the legislature, can keep him out for two years, unless the Federal au- thorities interfere
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
The Weavers' Strike Unchanged.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March l3-The weav- ers' strike situation is unchanged. Neither side shows signs of weakening. The manu- lecturers intend to keep on making yarn for while, and then, if the situation does not improve, the mill mules will be locked There are perhaps 1000 looms, all told, in operation. The fine goods weavers did not return to ther places, and, with one exception, the help did not go near the mill gates About 6,OOO persons gathered in mass meeting in the park at Il a. Ill. The meeting was addressed by the chairman of the Weavers' union, the secretary of the union and a member of the New York Labor union. It was voted to meet again on the North End grounds to- morrow afternoon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Henry George Invited to Testify

LONDON, March 13.-Hcnry George has been invited and has accepted the invitation to testify before the valuation committee of the London county councils on Friday next, his testimony having especia! reference to the method of fixing the valuation of land for taxation in the United States Both the ad- vocates of MT. Georges single tax theory and the opponents thereof, as we'll as many who are ignorant of his taxation scheme, are look ing forward to his appearance before the committee with great interest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
THE TIMES DUPED AGAIN.
A Cork Reporter Paid a Round
 Price for Fake.
EXHIBIT OF LEAGUE FINANCES.

The Source of Funds Discovered, but Their
 His Bank Account Shall Be Examined.
 Other Foreign News
 LONDON, March 13-The Parnell commis- sion resumed its sitting. An accountant tes- tified that he had examined the books of the Hibepnian bank, but was unable to trace the persons to whom the money on checks was paid or whence the checks came. Between November, 1879, and Scptensber, 1882, the league received E261 2o9 and paid out t26l,- 2a6. The bank refused to allow witness to examine its lodgment slips. The league paid to the Ladies' league fi2 ,3O6 and to the relief fund e, 025 and disbursed ,OO0 in the de fense of prisoners.
 The witness further testified that he had examined the leagues book. The total re- ceipts ill 1883 amounted to 411, ,069, of which America sent f1 900 and Australia and New Zealand es,0O0. In 1884 the receipts were 9l1 sos; in 1885, els, GOO and in 1886, el7,61 The National leagues total receipts amounted to 9lO0,6l3
 Sir Henry James, counsel for The Times applied for an order for the examination of MT. Parnell's private account with the Ma tional bank MT. Parnell gave his assent to such an examination. @,
 Mr. Coffee, a reporter from Cora, testified that he had made a statement to police man, who promised him that he should be paid beyond his greatest expectations. Wit ness declared that that statement was abso- solutely false.
 This evidence created a sensation in the court room.
 Coffee further testified that he purposely made the statement which he gave to the policeman sensational because he knew it would take He received 91;5 from The Times
 Presiding Justice Hannen repeatedly re- buked the witness sharply for contempt and finally ordered that he be taken into GUS tody.
 Attorney General Webster said that owing to the illness of witness he was unable to present necessary evidence with reference to the Okelly letters. He hoped that he would be able to produce this witness and conclude the case for The Times.
 The commission then ad iOurne5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Alleged Opium Smugxlers on Trial.

BISMARCK, D. T., March 13-The case against Archibald J. Curren and James M. Leonard, charged with smuggling opium from Canada, was called in the United States court. Leonard is the Denver man to whom the opium was consigned and brought to this point during the last few weeks. He is said to be wealthy The opium found in the box being shipped by Curren is valued at over $2O,OOO. Curren testified that he was ship ping the opium for another man, who brought it from Canada to Dakota, and whose name he does not give. Miss Mary Carey, the station agent for the Manitoba at Bothean, D. T., where the opium was shipped to St. Paul, testified that Curren made the shipment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
lsuncO Men BuncOed.

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, March 13-Mr H. L. Genung, gentleman retired from b,lsi- ness, living in this city, was accosted by a we'll dressed stranger at the Erie depot, and later on the same man persuaded him to accompany him on a journey in the country, ostensiby to purchase farm. A second young man shortly after put in an appear ance and endeavored to get Mir. Genung to bet on three card monte, but was unsuccess- full The men were turned over to the police They gave their names as J. H. Gordon, Brooklyn, and Harry Jaynes of Albany
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
then adjourned.
WALES AT A BASEBALL GAME.
His Highness Com pliments the Americans
 on Their Fine Playing.

His Highness Compliments the Americans
 on Their Fine Playing.
 LONDON, March 13-A large number of spectators assembled in kensington Oval to witness the game of baseball between the Chicago and All America teams, which re- suited ill a victory for the former by score of to 4. The Prince of Wales was among the many notable persons present, and compiimented the Americans on their fine playing. Both clubs were enthusias tically cheered
 Right Hon. Arthur Wellesley Peel, speaker of the house of commons. has arranged for visit to parliament of the players, and will invite them directly. They will visit parlia- ment in body.
 The Century club, upon the nomination of Mr. White, secretary of the American lega- tion, has made the players honorary members of the club during their stay in London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
A Dream Fulfilled.

DETROIT, March 1S-Mrs. John Mandy, of Humboldt avenue, this city, is certain that she received 8 warning in her sleep that her sisters husband, Joseph B. Robertson, living on Fifteenth street, was to die at midnight, although she did not know that he was ill. In the morning news was brought that he had died at midnight. A peculiar incident of the dream was that Mrs. Mandy thought her sister wore blue wrapper which Mrs. Mandy had never seen before. When the sisters met Mrs. Robertson wore precisely such a garment as Mrs. Mandy had seen in her dream,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
IT WAS NO JOKE FOR MIR. KANE.
White Caps Warned Him and Carried Out
 Then Threats.

Then Threats.
 TROY, N. Y., March 13-Several days ago Peter Kane, residing at No. 232 Fourth street, this city, received a letter signed sWhite Caps" The writer said that ths order had decided that unless Kane went to work and behaved himself he would be dealt with ac- cording to the decrees of the council of ten Kane regarded the letter as joke and paid no attention to it. Shortly after leaving his house, Monday night, he was seized by six men, wearing white mask, who suddenly sprang upon him, threw bag over his head and dragged him to an electric light pole. He was tied to the pole and severe beating given him, his cries beng smother, by the bag. Ills enemies released him when they heard an officer approaching the pace, but Kane found in one of his pockets another let ter, informing him that # he didn't obey the decree of the White Caps it would fare worse with him the next time. No cew to the per petrators of the outrage has been obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
In Favor of the Dressed Beef Bill,

BUFFALO, March 13.-The East Buffalo Live Stock association and live stock men at other points in this section are moving strongly in favor of Senator Cantor's bill providing for live stock inspection and for the punishment of persons who may sell or offer for sale the meat of an animal not SC inspected. The object of the bill is to choke off the great trade in dressed beef which has grown up and which is in the hands of four big firms in Chicago. The East Buffalo association has appointed a committee to pro ceed to Albany and discuss the bill before the legislative committee, and the Butchers association and others interested will take the same action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
Isaiah Williamson.s VIII.

PHILADELPHIA, March 13-The will of Isaiah V. Williamson, the dead millionaire, was admitted to probate in the register of wills office The estate of Mir. Williamson will amount to between $s, coo, 900 and $9, ,OOO,- 900, exclusive of the fund of g, 25O, 900 given for the Mechanical school The income of $60, 900 is given to each of the children of his brothers and sister, during life; 1,000, ,00o is given to Philadelphia charities, and the re- mainder, forming the bulk of the estate, is devised to the grandnephews and grandnieces of the decedent share and share alike
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
A Policeman Exonerated.

NEW YORK, March 13-Coroner Schultze held an inquest into the death of Casper Pfost, the German who died at the New York hospital on March 9 from the effects of clubbing administered by Officer Lavin while endeavoring to arrest barkeeper for breaking the excise law in the building of which Pfost was janitor. After hearing the evidence the jury ill few minutes returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death at the hands of Officer Lavin while in the dis charge of his duty. Lavin, who was exon- erated from all blame, was discharged
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13

CARMI, I1ls., March l3.-At largely at tended meeting of the citizens of White county, speeches were delivered and resolu, tions adopted expressive of the sorrow of the people at the loss of Congressman Townshend.
 BENTON, Ills. March 13.-A memorial meet ing was held here ill honor of ths memory of the late Hon. Richard w. Townshend Alp propriate resolutions were introduced and passed by a rising vote. After many short talks by citizens present, ill accordance with the resolutions the chairman appointed a committee of fourteen to attend the funeral at Shawneetown, Ills. The death of Mir Townshend was received with profound sor- row throughout the district.
 CENTRALIA, Ills March 13.-Pursuant to a call issued by the mayor, a large number oi the citizens assembled at the opera house to do honor to the memory of Congressman R. w. Townshend Short addresses were made and appropriate resolutions adopted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
English Opinion of Baseball.

LONDON, March 13.-The Post, comment ing on Mondays game of baseball between the American visiting teams, says the general verdict of an Englishnlan will be that if he were not a cricketer there is no game he would rather play than baseball. The Tele- graph says the general opinion will be that the Americans are adopts at throwing and catching the ball. but the game is merely an elaborate exhib. tion of rounders
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-13
The Ceiling Inyestiration.

ALBANY, March 13.-George Hill, of New York, civil engineer, testified before the ceiling committee. He estimated Snaith's overcharges at $119, 75O over and above a legitimate 10 per cent profit. Speaker. Cole and other members of the old ceiling com mittee testified. Speaker Cole said he was willing to exhibit his bank account in execu- tive session, which is $2, 900 worse than noth- ing. Last evening the committee examined the account books of Speaker Cole and Assembly, man Sheehan. Nothing whatever suggestive of an improper character was discovered