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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Dr. Won Lauer, the late Emperor Will liam's physician, is dead.
 The death is announced of Michel Eugene Chevreul, the French chemist. He was born in 17S6
 It is officially stated that the range of ob- servation from the top of the Eiffel tower is forty miles.
 Arkiorgoit's cotton factory, at Savannah, Ga., was destroyed by fire Tuesday. Loss s15. 1000; insurance $45,5OO
 Lord Francis Cecil, a son of the Marquis of Exeter, has been declared bankrupt. His debts amount to e21, ,OO0
 Ex-Secretary and Mrs. Fairchild left Washington to-day for New York, where they will reside permanently.
 The Kokomo, Ind, Boiler Works, Lynch Bros, of Titusville, Pa., proprietors, have been totally destroyed by fire.
 The recent fire at Surat, India rendered 15, 900 persons homeless.s Cholera has since made it's appearance in the same district.
 Burglars beat into insensibillty the family of Robert M. Bane, farmer, living near East Liverpool, Ohio, but failed to find any valuables.
 The Louisville, Ky, Bridge and Iron Con- pany's Works, the largest establishment of it's kind in the South, was destroyed by fire Tuesday.
 St. Peters Catholic church at Mansfield, O., one of the finest in that part of the country, was destroyed by fire Tuesday. Loss, s40,0 900.
 The Belgian government has warned Gen earl Boulanger to abstain from political agitation and promises not to eXpel him from Belgium if he complies.
 The Rev. Frederick Frothingham, the venerable pastor of the Milton, Mass, Uni tartan church has resigned after pastor ate of moro than twenty years.
 The indictment of General Boulanger by the French government is directed against Count Dillon, M NJ. Laguerre, Rochefort and Dubareil, and two Parisian journalists.
 The cession of additional territory by Persia to Russia indicates the renewal of Russian operations, ostensibly against Afghanistan, but really agalnst In lia at no distant date.
 The Independ ence Beige prints despatch from Zanzibar which says that the report that Henry M. Stanley and Emin Bey are on the march towards Zanzibar is a story invented by Arabs. Irving M. Scott, the ship builder, Presi- dent of the Union Iron works of San Fran cisco, says the new cruiser Charleston is i'll the water and her machinery is Ill good working order.
 The Secretary of the Navy has decided to order a court martial for the trial of Lieu enant-C Commander Geo. M. Book, who left his post at Sitza, Alaska, to come to Wash ington, without leave of absence Four Russian military officers have wag- cred that they will cover the distance be- tween St. Petersburg and Paris, on horse l back within forty five days. The wager has been accepted and the officers will start on their journey some time during the | month of May.
 The Unitrd States Steamer Pensacola which was sunk during the recent storm | while on the dry dock at the Norfolk, Va, navy yard has been pumped out She has l been damaged to the extent of about $50,- ! 900. A large force will commence the work of repair immediately.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Continuation of the Session of the Clrr
 ,-yn.n at RriGgepnrt. Conn.

gymsn at Bridgeport, Conn.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April 1o.-The ses- sion of the New York East con Gereuce of the NJ. F. Church, opened with devotiona' services. Bishop Foster asked to be eN- cuseH to attend tho funeral services of Dr. Gro yell at Boston, which takes place to- day. A paper relating to superannuate,i ministers Was tabled. Dr. Hanlon of the Pennington, N. J., Seminary, made a brief address. On motion of Ds. Mcrwin Il dra [ of &, GOO on the Board of Stewards, for the payment of the Conference claimants was adopted.
 The Rev. Dr. Reed delivered an eloquent address on "Christian Education" He re- viewed the educational work of the Metao- dist church and quoted statistics to show the growth Of its educational institutions. A complimentary vote was rendered the speaker.
 The supcrnumerary relation of J. ". Barnhart was continued. John L. Elaer- sen, of Portland, Oregon, member of the Conference, was admitted to Elders or dcrs James A. McMillan, Henry l.. Glover, Francis o. Megan and A. $. Hag- crty were admitted on trial. A. E. Sten- bridge was reported on unfavorably and permission was given to withdraw his name.
 Bishop Foster and the presiding elders then retired to make tue appointments and Dr. Scudder was appointed temporary chitirman committee was appointed to help to rai.e funds for the Brooklyn Hospi- tal The following committee on the En, dowment Fund was elected: J. NJ. Buckley, George E. Reed, T. II. Burch, A. S. Hunt, $. J. Wheedon, J. H. Sessions, E. B. Futile r. C. Lounsbury and Henry W. Knight $. J. Wheeuon was chosen Secretary and Col. lector of the committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
WAS BADLY SOLD.
Jim Was a Character Reader, but Finell
 Got Of His Base.

"Yes, Pm ir ,oourning," sad the man, as he carefully fsrooved his hat and gazed at the piece of crape which hid the band. ''It's for my brother Jim who was planted about i've months ago."
 ''Sick longa"
 'Not minute"
 Accidentally killed, then,'
 "You might call it an accident, but 1t wasn't. It was a case of misreadng human nature"
 The man tenderly brushed some dust of the crape, put on his hat, and after getting good and ready started out with:
 "Me and Jim had a ranch on the Republic an river i'll Kansas. I didn't amount to much, but Jim was dandy. He could size up man as quick as you could halve an ap- pie. Didn't know what fear was and the Injuns was as afraid of him as death. I've put a three-hundred-dollar monument at his grave and you can judge by that he must have been pretty good man." "Wellu'
 "Well, late last fall when we had stock sale at the ranch a sort of tramp came along and got in Jims way. Jim run over him and they had some words. The tramp wanted to fight and the boys put Jim up to skeer the liver out of him. Pm free to say didn't like the feller's looks. There was sumthin' back of his everyday look which had gleam of danger in it. Jim sized him up for runner and when I said the chap would fight Jim whispered:
 "Pete, ye never knew me to be wrong I'll skeer him till all his h'ar loosens at the roots.'
 ''To make great spread of it the boys fastened the two together by their arms and gave each bowie-knife. They thought the tramp would back water when it came to the tying, but he didn't He was right | thar, and didn't even turn pale. It was agreed that they should fight at the word, and the word was held five minutes to let the tramp wilt. He stood like rock, and Jim couldn't back, you see, without losing character"
 "And they fought7" "It wasn't much of a fight. Jim was as handy with the knife as any man within a hundred miles, but he stood no show in that rumpus. The word was given, the tramp made lightning motion, and the next thing see was Jim dead on the grass, his head cut almost of. Thar wasn't but one lick struck"
 "And-and what?" Nothing much. The tramp ontied his- self and walked off as cool as a bar'l of ice, and we planted Jim on knoll back of the mule pen"
 1 ''Wh at did the crowd say?"
 ''Said that my brother Jim had better stuck to readin' the character of mules and steers and let strangers alone, and agreed. Pm in mourning for Jim, but allow he bit l off more'n he could chaw, and he shouldn't a done it. Grape looks well on mouse color, don't it! It's reminder that in the midst of life we may bark up the wrong tree"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
COAL OPERATORS MEET.
A Conference of Mine Owners Held at
 Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio.
 PITTsBURa, Pa., April 10.-A special from Columbus, Ohio, says: A meeting of Ohio coal operators was held here yestor- day for the purpose of discussing the min ing situation, which is growing critical in this State.
 General meetings of the miners have been held here recently for the purpose of defn- ing policy relative to the scale of prices for next years work, which begins on May 1.
 The operators declare that because ot western competitian they can not afford to continue paying the present scale, while the miners are loath to accept any reduction. Consequently serious strikes i'll various parts of the State will be the result unless some definite arrangement between the operators and the miners is made very soon.
 No positive agreement could be made by the operators relative to the scale question, as the majority of them absolutely refuse to make any concession to the miners. It was, however, decided to send delegation of operators to the joint meeting of miners and operators here, which will be held on Monday next.
 It is thought that by placing tho matter before this convention the dispute may be settled
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Whyte Sentenced for Life.

WORCESTER, Mass, April In the pril term of the Supreme Judicial Court, Michael Mahoney, alias Michael J. Whyte of Dudley, was permitted, on motion of the District Attorney, to change his plea of guilty of the murder of a man named Spen- cer to plea of murder in the second de- gree. Mahoney was then sentenced to i'm prisonment in states prison for the term of his natural life, spending enc day in soli- tary confinement Spencer was found dead on the highway leading from Dudley to Woodstock on August 19 last and with three bullet holes in his body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
BARN-BURNERS ON TRIAL.
Tile First of the Many Cases at Gettys-
 burg, Pa., Called Up.

Fhe First of the Many Cases at Get,ys-
 burg, Pa., Called Up.
 GETTYSBURG, Pa, April 10.-The first of the many barn burning cases that are to be tried ill this section of the State came up yesterday afternoon. It was that of Levi Herr, charged with setting fire to his fathers barn near Hanover on February l9. The court room was crowded, for these cases are regarded with intense interest.
 Ceief of Police Egger was the first wit ness. He testified to visits to Herr's place after the fire and to tho contradictory state ments made by the prisoner.
 Doctor Rice, of McSherrystown, swore that Herr had told him different story from the one told Egger in regard to his whereabouts on the day Of the fire.
 The case continues to-day.
 In the case of Charles Coe, charged with sending letters threatening to burn barns the jury returned a verdict of guilty. The penalty is three years, imprisonment and Sl00 fine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10

"Yes, Pm ir ,oourning," sad the man, as he carefully moved his hat and gazed at the piece of crape which hid the band. ''It's for my brother Jim who was planted about five months ago."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Street Car Run D own by a Locomotive.

JERSEY CITY, N. J. April 10.-Car No. 145 while crossing the Pennsylvania railroad track at Grove street yesterday, was struck by an engine en route to the car shops. The foremost end of the car was demolished and a part of the side. The driver, John H. Seger, and three passengers were thrown violently to the track and se- riously injured. The names of the injured passengers are Henry Book, Thomas H. Spur and Charles Ericson, all of Hoboken. Their injuries chiefly consist of cuts and bruises The engine was following south bound train. The car was stopped to let the train pass but the engine following was not seen until too late.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Robbed of SA.5OO.

SHAMoKIN, Pa., April 1o.-Daniel Keller, a waalthy farmer living in Bear Gap Valley, was robbed of $4,5OO by two strangers who called on him and commenced dickering for the purchase of his farm The sharpers engaged the old gentleman in a game of cards aud induced him to bet the above sum on a card. MT. Keller deposited the money on the table, whereupon ono of the sharpers covered h1m with revolver while the other scooped the farmers cash up. Both then beat hasty retreat and made good their escape. There is no clue 70 the sharpers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
MANY PUBLIC LEGAC,sS.
Requests in the Will of the Late Daush-
 ter of Oliver Wendell Holmes.

ter of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
 BOSTON, April 10.-The will of Mrs. Ame- fla Jackson Sargent, the daughter of Oliver Wendell Holmes, contains the following public bequests One thousand dollars each to the Massa chusetts General hospital to provide bed to be known as the 'sTurner- Sargent bed, to the Society of the good Samaritan and the Boston Young Men e Christian Union, and s5, 900 to the Museum of Fine Arts.
 The remainder of tho estate is given to Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., interest for life, and on their death S25, ,OoG is bequeathed to the President and Fellows of Harvard college, and 5000 to the same institution for anatomical pur- poses. Mrs Sargent also bequeaths valua- ble paintings and works of art to the Bos- ton Museum of Fine Arts.
 In case her brother, Judge Holmes, should die without leaving children, S25, 600 additional is given to the Museum of Fine Arts, $25, ,000 to the Massachusetts General hospital and a like sum to the Boston Medi- cal library. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. is named an cXecutor and trustee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Rhode Island Is RepubItca can.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 10.-The result of yesterdays election in Newport was a failure to choose the Senator and theSecond and Fifth Representatives voted for, and the present incumbents of those positions therefore hold over, but the Republican candidates for First, Third and Fourth Rep resentatives were chosen, and the Republi- can candidates at Cranston and Bristol were also chosen, giving the Republicans a majority of eleven on joint ballot, with one Senator yet to be elected, and insuring the election of the Republican, State ticket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
o. N. T. Spinners Strike.

NEWARK, N. J.. April 9.-The spidners of the Clark thread works held secret meeting meeting last night and refolved to strike to-day. This will probably cause the works to close, throwing 2,000 employees out of work. The trouble arises over 8 re- duction of fifteen per cent. in wages. The works are the largest of the kind in the country
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Overcome by Sulphur Fumes.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 10.-While a hun dred men were at work in Spencers iron mill, the building became suddenly filled with sulphur fumes, and the entire force was at once prostrated from the effects of the gas. Fortunately the employees in an adjoining building discovered what was the trouble, rushed in and hauled out their un- fortunate fellow workman, who recovered soon after reaching fresh ar, all except one man, who it is feared Is Seriously in iure6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
DOWN IN THE STORM
Many Lives Lost and Vessels
 Wrecked.
FULL DETAILS NOW COMING IN
Fears that the Entire Crew of the Schoone,
 W. P. Snow Were Lost,

One Schooner Driven High and Dry Upon
 Vessels Ashore in Battle Crcck-Au
 the Fish Traps tho Lower Potomac
 Destroyed-The Fatalities Number al
 Least n Dozen.
 BALTIMORE, April l0.-Over a dozen sea- men lost their lives and about forty vessels were wrecked in Saturdays storm in Ches- apeake Bay.
 The steamer Westmoreland reached the Light street pier at ?: 15 yesterday morning from the PatuXent river. Captain Gourley said that the schooner Caroline was driven high and dry on Core Point bar and went to pieces.
 The schooner W. P. Snow started out of Patuxent Saturday for Baltimore Her stern, with her name, floated ashore near Millsone Creek.
 A body, which is supposed to be one of the Shows crew, was found on the beach near where the stern of the schooner f1oated ashore. It is feared that the entire crew IS lost
 Nothing is known of the crew of the Car oline
 Two unknown vessels are ashore in Bat tie Creek.
 Capt. Geoghegan reported the following vessels ashore in the Yeocomico river: The sloop Addio, the pungy Running Bird, the slsops Lillie Dale and Dove, the pungy Georgia, schooners Mrrtha Washington and Thomas J. Parks. In Coan river the schooner William Coburn and the sloop Amelia Cowart are up in a field high and dry. The schooner Columbia F. c. is sunk in Carter's Creek. All the fish traps were destroyed in the lower part of tho Potomac.
 There will also be sewers loss to prop erty holders along the Potomac river front, as many acres of land were washed away
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Downs & FInch's Failure.

NEW YORK, April 10.-Henry Rothschild & Co.,, the special partners of Downs & Finch, are not satisfied with the action of the shirt manufacturing concern and have secured a receivership. Action has been begun to lset aside the assignment on the ground of fraud, 1t being alleged that just before the assignment Downs & Finch got rid of s1o0,000 worth of property which appointed Miles Nj. O'Brien as receiver and he is now in possession having flied bond of SSO OO0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Weather indications.

NEW YORK. April 10.-Weather indications for Kew York, Eastern New Jersey and New England: Fair, stationary temperature, fol- lowed by cooler; winds becoming northwest erly.
 For western New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland: Fair; stationar! temperature; variable winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
The Charter Accepted,

JERSEY CITY, April 1O-The election yes terday resulted in the adoption of the new charter passed a week ago by the Legisla- ture. It was estimated late last night that the bill was approved by majority of over 5000 of the votes cast. Many precincts were to be heard from, but it was not thought that they would change the result. The people voted for a free library. This was unanimous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets be- yond the reach of medicine. They often say, sOh, it will wear away" but i'm most cases it wears them away. Could they be induced to try the successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam, which IS sold on positive guarantee cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Pr;ce 50c and $1.00. Trial size free. At aII druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Albany's Local Election.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 10.-Local elections were held in this city yesterday. The Dem ocrats made large gains, electing the Jus tice of the City Court by about 3,70O major ity. There were two Republican tickets in the field on city officers, and in many of the wards for supervisors. The Board of Su- pervisors for Albany county will probably be Democratic by three majority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Mrs. AlthCuse in Another Trance.

BU FFALo, N. Y, April 1O.-Mrs. Emma Althouse, the Attica sleeper is in another long trance. She went to sleep on March 27, and has not awakened since. She has taken no nourishment since the 27th and is very weak. Her teeth are tightly closed, making it impossible to force the least par ticle of liquids or solids between them. Be- fore falling into the present trance she predicted a long sleep but did not state for how long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
An Important Meeting.

Chairman Cat the Ladies' Anti-Slang So- ciety)-I have heard remarks made by members to the effect that, whileitis is doubt less good thing to cultivate an elegant mode of expression, it is hardly important enough to meet in session over it. This is great mistake, my sisters-a deplorable mistake. The woman whose speech is pure and free from slangy idioms has perfect picnic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Boston's Elevated Railway.

BOSTON, April l0.-A score of subscribers to the stock of the Meigs Elevated railway met and completed the organization of the corporation. The following officers were elected: President, Hon. Joseph H. O'Neill 1; Clerk, J. c. Alden; Treasurer, Noah A. Plympton; Directors, Gen. B. F. Butler, Hon. Joseph H. O'Neill, Joe V. Meigs, Will liam s. Butler, Henry Dobbins, A. c. Drink water, John P. Wyman and George J. Car
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Lightships Adrift at Sea.

WASHINGTON, April 1O-The Lighthouse Board is informed that the Iightships at Five Fathom Bank, off the mouth of Delaware bay, and at Winter Quarter Shoal, off Chincoteague, broke from their mooring during the recent storm and are now adrift at sea. Orders were to-day is- sued for the lighthouse tenders at sea to go to their assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
The Estate of Elizabeth Taber.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, April 1O.-H. c. Mosher of New Bedford, has been appointed special administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Taber, of Marion. Miss Taber's estate is estimated at over $tO0,0 900, most of which was left by her will to religious and charit- able institutions. Her heirs contest the will and the case is to be heard at the May term of the Supreme Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
The "Brass Monkey" Scalped.

, BOSTON, April 10-G. F. Trewoh, treas urer of Hoyt's Brass Monkey company, has disappeared, and MT. Hoyt bal1eves that he has taken with him the proceeds of their two weeks engagement at the Park theatre amounting to S5, GOO. Trewolf was last seen at the theatre about 4 D. m. Monday, but since then his whereabouts are unknown. An examination of his accounts shows sev- eral discrepancies. There is said to be woman in :he case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
COngre MahOuoy's Will.

BROOKLYN, April 10-The will of the late Congressman Peter Paul Mahoney, which leaves all his property to his widow, whom he married four months ago, will be con tested by his sisters, who claim to have in their possession a will in their favor aud who allege that the subsequent will in favor of Mr. Mahoney was signed while the tes- tator was incapacitated by illness from ex ercising his discretion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Changes in Trunk Limo Rates.

NEW YORK, April 1O-The Trunk line presidents have adopted d resolution recom- mending an decrease of East bound live stock rates from 221s to 26 cents, and a re- auction of the car rates: also, an increase of the rates for carrying dressed beef. Final action was deferred until the Western roads pass on the resolution. The passenger agents met and discussed emigrant rates, but took no action. The New Jersey Centra! has joined the Association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Coal Works Resume Operations.

PITTsBURG, Pa., April 10.-After shut down of only weeks duration, all of the Monongahela river coal works have re- sumed work, with the exception of Horner & Roberts. Six thousand men are thereby given employment. The prospects for the river coal trade are now much more encouraging than they were one week ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Almost a Clean Sweep,

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., April 10.-At the town election held here yes. s.erday the entire Democratic ticket, except Justice of tue Peace, was elected. H. H. Sheldon was elected Supervisor for a third term by 3S4 majority, large increase over last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Another RiGcd nrail-uag Found.

EMIGRATION, N. Y, April 9.-Another rifled mailbag was found in the Chenango river just outside of this city last night. All of the letters contained in tho bag had been opened. Most of them are postmarke ed Carbondale, Pa, March Is, and there seems to be no doubt but that this bag was tslzen from the Erie station at the same time the bag found on March 19 was stolen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
NERO ANTILE EXCdANl

Butter Market dull: Creamery = Eastern 2a c.a28 C.: Western. 23 c.a26 c.: Elgin. s6 ca27s C.; Imitation. ca C.. Dairy-East- ern, nalf- Mrkin tubs, 2l c.a25 C.: Eastern, Welsh tubs 20 c.aS3 C.: Eastern drkins- l7 aeO C.: eastern dairIes entire, = ca C.: wss tern, l5 ca2u c. Factory-Fresh, ca June packed, ca c.
 Cheese-Factory-New York cheddar, l01So. all western Hat, 10 calOHo. Creamery, New ork part skins, 9 c.aS4 c.; PonnylvA- ma, part skims. c.al1fo.; full sKms, 2c.aAos
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-10
Acid Manufacturers Organize,

BINGAHMToN, N. Y., April 1O.-Represen- tatives of about thirty leading manufactur- CTS of wood alcohol in New Y ork and Penn sylvania met here yesterday and organized under the name of the United States Acid Manufacturers association, the objects be- ing mutual protection and the regulation of .oriceS