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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-27
MENTAL SIZE AND WORTH.

Forty-fve is but really the end of youth; at
that stage of life we have but really reached the
threshold of mauhood's large room. At this
age. with him 1t was the final harvest. Cicero,
il seems 10 me- expresses our Zee ings better than
we ourselves can. In speaking o, old are ami
immortality he said that nothing seemed more
in accordance with nature than that when the
candle had burned down into the socket it
should flicker and quietly expire; that that
seemed consistent with the fuiiiiment OF its
in youth and young manhood seemed to be
doing violence TO nature and to be defeating by
force the natural fuiillment OF the uses of the
light.
snen again he says, beautifully. that when
the apples are green up IN the bough they can
be piucked from 1t only by 70 ce and exertion,
as though nature. in the boUgh of the apple
tree clutched to its fruit sDd would not volun-
ta-iiy reliL4uish it in its Younger state. And
then be says: But when the season is spent and
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-27

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The central rUue is next considered.
from Council Bluffs to Benicia. The en-.
gineers' estimate in the office, Mr.. Davis
said in this case, was SIG coo, 600 He did
not state how much additional allowance
should be made on account of its being
more difficult 10 construct than in the
eastern country, but obse: we'd that it was
more difficult than the northern route be-
cause they could only build from the two
ends, while on the northern route trans
portation on the Missouri and Columbia
rivers wonld enable the construction OF
this route to be advanced from different
points; consequently the required addi-
tional allowance would certainly be as
great on the central as on the northern
route. IL is true the estimate was 81 CO.,
900 less than The northern route, but from
the facts given by Mr.. Davis The cost would
certainly have been equal TO The northern
and perhaps greater; that is, $500 coo
for the construction and equipment of this
road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
BURKE ONLY A DUPE.

Direct Evidence Against Coughlin Said to
 Be In the Possession of Chicago Police.
 CHICAGO, Aug. s.-The police authori- ties claim to be in possession of evi- dence which proves that Burke was one of the actual murderers of Cronin. At the same time they intimate that both BuSke and Cooney were in this matter the dupes of Coughlin and Coughlin's bosses. They hold, therefore, that he is not responsible for the murdep; that it grew out of Burke's and Cooney's Irish fanaticism.
 A rather startling admission was made by police captain to-day. He said: We have evidence showing that Dan Coughlln was in the Carlson cottage when Dr. Cronin entered. This evidence is not hearsay but straight and direct It supplies much needed missing link
 The States Attorney is after North Side city employe who Is Senior Guar dian of one of the Clan-na-Gael Camps, and who threatens with bodily injury any Clan-na-Gael who urges his fellows to tell all they know about the Cronin murder. This man is frequently drunk, carries revolver, which he sometimes fourishes, and Is quite free in using tho epithets, traitor" and "spy."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
DUPED AND ROBBED.
A Connecticut Farmer Has an Encounter
 With Highwayman.

With n Highwayman.
 NORWICH. Conn.,, Aug. S.-Edward Dewolf, Salem farmer, was robbed of six hundred dollars here
 A man claiming to live in New Lon don has for some time been negotiating with Dewolf for the purchase of the latter's farm. They agreed upon terms and the stranger rendered in payment 8 check exceeding the amount agreed by six hundred dollars.
 Dewolf accepted the check and the two men drove to Salem where the farmer drew six hundred dollars from the bank. They then started back to Salem. On the way they were stopped by highwayman who demanded their money. Both men handed over their money, including the farmers six hun dred dollars.
 They then drove on but before they had proceeded far the stranger re- quested the farmer to alight from the carriage while he (the strauger) started in pursuit of the robber. The farmer got out, and the other man drove back.
 It has since been learned that he was soon joined by the highwayman and that the two drove to Norwich together and took train for Providence. The authorities are on the lookout for them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
New Universal Lanyuago.

A Scandinavian genius has invented 6 new universal language which he thinks will take the starch out of Volapuk and the rest of the crop His root words are entire ly derived from the chief languages of mod ern Europe. Prof Max Muller has pub- llshcd, without comment, letter addressed to him by the inventor written in the new language. It looks outlandish enough, but anybody who has even a moderate ac- quaintance with English, German, French, Spanish and Italian will find that he can read it very well at sight, though at the first glance his impression is that the type has been pied. This new language somewhat resembles the dentist who, with his forceps firmly grasping the offending tooth of his patient, illustrated by a series of tremen- dous twists the barbarous methods of rival practitioners; then when at last the tooth hangs only by shred, he exhibits with pride his own easy and painless method of extracting. After one has acquired all the chief modern tongues he will find that the proposed universal language comes quite eaSy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Romance and Reality.

'It is easy for married couples to quarrel and bring themselves to the point of di- vorce," said well-known New Yorker re- gently to New York Sun reporter After l had been married three months I came sadly home one night to tell my wife that business would keep me away from her the next twenty four hours. She was ;girlish, and by way of reply she gave herself a littlo hug, with little wriggle of her body thrown Tn, and expressed her feelings in an exclamation of unmistakable joy Deep ly pained, said to her that I never sup posed she desired my absence enough to gurgle with joy at the mere proposal of it. Many man would have gone off angry or darkly suspicious. Instead 1 questioned her. Why, you goose,' said she, when you said you were going away one thing popped into my head to the exclusion of every thing else. That was, now he's going away, and 1 can eat some raw onions with salt and vinegar. That was all. have been dying for raw onions ever since our we'd ding"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
EXPLODED BY A BASEBALL.

A Dynamite Cap in Edgar Towards Pocket
 Will Cause His Death.
 BANGOR, Me-, Aug. s.-A very peculiar and sad accident occurred yesterday in Brownsville. Some of the young men and boys had gathered on the play ground in the centre of the village and were engaged ip ball game.
 It had progressed for several innings when Edgar s. Howard, IA years old, went in to bat. Almost the first ball sent to him was wildly pitched, and the players and crowd were shocked when they saw 1t strike him in the stomach. An explosion followed in an instant, which enveloped him in O cloud of smoke.
 [ The boy had been near some railroad construction work which is In progress and had been given a dynamite cap. When he went to play ball he put the sap in his pocket and forgot all about it. The ball had struck fairly upon his pocket, causing the cap to burst with terrible effect. The whole fleshy por- tion of the lads right arm was blown away, but his other injuries were even more severe it tore into his right side, lacerating the flesh in a fright{ul man- nor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Budd Has n Bad Record.

LoCKroET. N. Y., Aug. S.-Frank c. Budd, who came here about year ago and secured position as bookkeeper, has mysteriously disappeared. He was quite a social leader for the short time he was here and livery men, clothiers and florists are mourning his departure for quite large sums. It now turns out that he had just been released from the Elmira Reformatory when he came here where he was serving a two years sentence for heavy embezzlement com m1tted in New York. He also lived at one time in Bridgeport, Conn.,. where he forged the names of the mother of tho girl he was going to see, for which 1t Is claimed he realized s2O,OOo He then eloped with a variety actress, was arrested and some of the money recovered
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

It has been decided to give the Petrol another trial
 Farmers at work near Peoria, H.. un- earthed fifteen skeletons.
 The Empress Frederick has gone to Rome to sojourn for two months
 An Italian torpedo boat and a Rus sian corvette have arrived at Crete.
 MT. Gladstone will leave London for Paris i'll few days to visit tho Exposi- tion.
 Captain Aujac, formerly of General Boulanger's staff, has been arrested in Paris on tho charge of being German spy.
 Princess Anastasia, third daughter of the Prince of Montenegro, has been betrothed to Duke George of Leuchtcn- berg.
 Gracksmen robbed the Union ticket office in Detroit and stole over s3, ,OOO The robbery was so bold that the police are nonplussed.
 The runored heavy dedication In the well known banking house Of Brown Bros. & Co.,, New York, is understood to be untrue.
 Wm. Hartley was killed by lightning near Stearling, Neb. X barn was burned and five head of horses killed by the StrOke.
 A careless esnploye left the water run ring in the Hathaway building, Provi- dence, and the house was flooded. Loss, ten thousand dollars.
 J. s. Howell. of Linnens. Mo-, the murderer of Mrs. Hall, and her three children, has been sentenced to bo hanged on Nov. 15.
 The farmers of Virginia are discuss ing plan of establishing great coop erative warehouse and tobacco manu- featuring company at Danville.
 Relief trains are still being sent from Chicago to locked out miners at Spring Valley, III. Tho miners and their families arc in pitiable condition.
 Work has been stopped on the Stan dard Spirit Co.'S big distillery at La Salle, III. s1O0,OOO has already been ex- pended. It is believed that the trust has ordered the suspension.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
MORE TROUBLE IN SAMOA.
.cnnAnsese's Actions Causing n Stir in Gse-
 man Quarters.

man Quarters.
 LONDON, Aug. S.-The latest news from Samoa Is causing a stir throughout Germany, and if the advices which have been received here through Ger man channels are confirmed, there is reason to fear new and serious compli- cations which may entirely undo tho work of tho recent Samoan Conference in Berlin.
 According to these accounts King Mataafa, who had been brought back to Apia by German man-of-war, with the express understanding that the status quo should be main. tained until the treaty drafted by the Conference could be ratified by the Un!tod States Senate, has entirely re- pudiated this agreement. Immediately upon his landing he gathered his fol- lowers together and compelled King Tamasese to hand over to him the prison and the police force of Apia He dismissed the German police Superin- tendent, Herr von Wol:fersdorff, and released from prison several natives who had been arrested by his order.
 At last aVounts the entire municipal government of Apia was in the hands of Mataafa whose men were patrolling the city armed. and Tamascsc, though nominally King, kept himself perforce very secluded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
A @3OO,OOO Forgery.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. s.-Jno. s. Blais- dell we'll known man hero has been robbed of something like s3OO,O00 by forgeries. It is made public to-day that & Co.,. attorneys, is the forger. The forgeries extend over period of several years and tho money has been lost in speculation. COllom confesseS his crime and says he has no desire to defend himself, he simply wants to go to the penitentiary. He was the attorney for Mr.. Blaisdell and had free access to his papers. He is but 35 years old and of a good family. He Is under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Worth Fighting For.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Aug. s.-An inter- view with Henry A. Glidden, ex-Secre- tary of the Republican State Commit tee. who was Treasury Agent at the Seal Islands in Behring Sea for three years under Secretary Folger, is pub hshed. MT. Gndden says the islands are worth fighting for and that unless protected the seals will soon be exter- minated. The seals and blue foxes are the only valuable products of the Islands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-For New England . Fair; slight changes in temperature except in Eastern Massachusetts, slightly cooler; variable winds.
 For Eastern New York Fair; slightly warmer in the interioE stationary temperature on the coast; northerly, shifting to casterly. winds.
 For New Jersey: Fair; stationary tcmpera- tupe; nprtherly winds.
 For Western New York: Fair; slightly warmer in eastern portion; stationary temper ature in western portion; winds shifting to southeasterly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
FINISHED THEIR WORK.
Pennsylvania Republicans Again Urge
 High License.

HARRIsBUEG, Aug. s.-The Republi- can platform, as unanimously agreed to, lndorses high license and suggests that the next Legislature widen the scope of the Brooks law to embrace the sale of liquors by wholesale, thus giving the courts the same discretionary power they now possess with reference to granting retail licenses. A liberal con struction of the pension law is advo- cated, and the protection tariff in dorsed.
 Henry K. Boyer, of Philadelphia, was unanimously nominated for Treasurer, the only State officer to be voted for in November.
 References in the speeches by the temporary and permanent chairmen to Quay's management of the Presidential campaign and to MT. Blaine were rap turously applauded. William H. An drews was reelected chairman of the State Committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Gov. Ames Feeling Reftep.

NORTH EAsToN, Mass. Aug. s.-Gov Ames last evening received telegram from President Harrison at Boston, re- gretting that the Governors health pre- vented his being there. The Governor saw reporter to-day and said he was feeling much better and would have gone to Boston but for the advice of his physician who, dreads the excitement. For the past two days his pulse has re- mained at 76 which Is lower than it has been before at any time since April.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Mobile Believes Her Innocent.

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. s.-The convic- tion of Mrs. Maybriok, who Is favorably remembered here, is great shock to the citizens of Mobile. She was very charming young girl when she left this city, and nobody who knew her believe that she is guilty of the awful crime for which she is under sentence. The an- nouncement of the verdict reached here early in the afternoon and to-day is the universal theme of conversation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
RiOting at Braddock.

BRADDocK, Pa., Aug. s.-An attempt was made to break the strike at the Carnie Furnace by bringing in new men. Several had been driven away and others got off the train at Heating and were met by deputies. The strikers followed and opened fire with volley of stones. These not having the de- sired effect pistols were used and one of the deputies was shot. The injured man was carried to the furnace office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Officers of the Chautauuua Railroad.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y., Aug. s.-The stockholders of the Chautauqua Lake Railway have elected the following otil- cers: President, A. O. Granger, Phila- delphia; Vice-President, J. M. Gazzam, Philadelphia; General Manager, J. Mur- ray Africa, Huntington, Pa.; Secretary, D. H. Post, Jamestown; Treasurer, George H. Burt, Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Chas. A. Dana's Birthday.

BOSTON, Aug. 7.-The Journal editor ially refers to the seventieth anniver- sary of the birth of Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun, who was born at Hinsdale, N. H., August 8, 1919. The Journal in the course of highly com plimentry tribute, says: ''Mr. Dana holds to-day, by the common consent of his co-workers, the enviable position of the leading journalist of this country"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Don't Think Bandits Have Her.

BAR HARBoR, Me, Aug. s.-Mrs. Ed mund Pendleton, a relative of Mrs Pendleton Bowler, reported captured by Italian brigands states that she has been in constant correspondence with Mrs. Bowler and has no information of the capture. Mrs. Bowler is at St Moirtz, Switzerland, her last letter having been received by tho Pendletons two weeks ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
His Neck Broken.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y., Aug. s.-Ralph D. Beach, aged Is years, of this city, sion train near Mayheld. Beach leaned out from the platform of a coach to look at hot journal and his head came in contact with telegraph pole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
A Big Forgery in Street Car Stock.

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Eben s. Allen, president of the Green Line Street Car Company, has been arrested for forging certificates of stock for about TOO shares. He has been president of the company for long time and connected with the road for 25 years. The amount of his dedication is s130, ,O00. He has made
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Another Bro~eey Gobblcd In.

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-Lawyer Untcr- meyer, who recently returned from Eng land after several months absence, stated to-day that he had perfected the sale of the Henry Elias Brewing Com pany of this city while abroad. The price to be paid by the English syndi- cato is sS3O, ,000. Mr Untcrmeyer also stated that there is no abatement in the interest which the English money mar ket takes in American industries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
NOrthfleld's Centennial.

NoRTHFIELD, Vt., Aug. S--The cen tcnnial celebration of the settlement of this town by Benjamin Waite was held yesterday with large attendance. Hon. F. Palmer of Waterbury delivered the oration, D. A. Kneeland read poem, and there was a number of other SDeecheS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Moncy on call to-day 215 and 8 per cent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
The Steamship Montreal Wrecked,

FATHER POINT, Quebec, Aug s.-The steamship Montreal of the Dominion Line, which left Montreal July s1 for Liverpool, is totally wrecked on Belle Isle. The passengers and crew were saved. They have plenty of provisions and will await the arrival of another steamer of tho line to take them to their destination,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
DARING TRAIN ROBBERY.
Passengers Forced to Give Up Thoir
 Money and Watches.

DENvGn, Col, Aug. s.-A despatch received here this afternoon says that the Rio Grande Western train, known as the "Modoc" was held up by train robbers near Crevasse last night.
 They forced the fireman to attempt to chop through the door of the express car, but as he was unable to force the boiler iron door, they gave it up and went through the train with drawn re- volvers and collected 5000 and twenty watches.
 Most of the passengers were success full in hiding their valuables. A posse has started in pursuit of the robbers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
More New York Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-Fourth-class Posemasters were appointed In New York State to-day as follows: J. H. Mcintyre, Brant; S. D. Randall Elli- cottsville; E. H. Wiggins, Forestville; David Courtney, Hyde Park; Ernest olday, Little Valley; H. D. Harrington, Marilla; Lucy B. Abrams, Piseco; J. B. Gerow, Platteville; E. c. Drake, Pleasant Valley; John Stagner, Wright son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine in the pc culiar way i'll which the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to give those who call for it a sample bottle free, that they may try it before purchasing. The large bottles are 5Oc and $1. We certainly would advise a trial It may save you from consumption.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Silk Hands Out on Strike,

PATERSON, N. J.. Aug. Gone hun dred employees of the hanq-silk depart ment of the mill of B. & H. Adams, iD this city, struck In consequence of proposed reduction of 5 per cent in their wages. Notice of the reduction had been given them Q week ago,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Worcester Receives a Present.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. s.-Thos. H. Dodge, who recently gave site for an Odd Fellows homo at the north end of the city has now presented the city with thirteen acres of land touching the Odd Follows site for public park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Millionaire Ralbach Dying.

NEWARK, N. J., Aug 6. Edward Bal bach, ST., thrice millionaire and head of the Newark smelting and Refining Works, Is dying at his home, 10 Fer gurson street, this city. On Saturday he was stricken with paralysis, and al- though the attending physicians were confident of his ultimate recovery, a relapse occurred which has ended all hopo. Mr. Balbach is s5 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
ENGLAND SURPRISED
The Conviction of Mrs. May.
 brick Unexpected.
LIVERPOOL GREATLY EXCITED
An Attack Upon the Judge Prevented by
 the Police.

When He Appeared on the Street He Was Greeted with Howls of Rage and Cries of f"Shame''-Steps Taken to Secure Stay Discovered Medical Evldence-A Pityinr Scene When Sentence was Passed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
Portsmouth Municipal Ele cotton.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. s.-In the municipal election Edmund s. Fay, Democratic candidate for Mayor was elected by 800 majority. Pho Demo- crats elected their entire ticket in wards 1 and s; the Republicans elected an Alderman in ward 3. The election in ward will be contested
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
The PhotoRraphers' Convcntion.

BOSTON, Aug. s.-The Photographers Association of America constituted the oficefs of the body Q committee to re- ceivo subscriptions for monument to Dasuerre. Washington was selected as the next place of meeting. Officers will be elected this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-08
DEATH ON A YACHT
Three Children Killed and Sey.
 eral Persons Injured.
NAPTHA CAUSED THE EXPLOSION
Spectators Witnessed the Burning to Death
 of Two of the Children.

on B Pleasure Trip He Is Almost Insane With Grief Over the Terrible Gala mIty and Death of His Children-A Belief that the News Will Kill His Wife.
 BUFFALO, N. Y., Aug. Slate yes- terday afternoon, while the yacht Cedar Ridge, owned by Mr. l.. l.. Croker of East Buffalo, was being got ready for a trip down the river, and just as the en- ginccr had started the fire, two explo- sions followed in rapid succession
 The yacht at once took fire, and burned to the waters edge. Of those on board the following were killed: Ethel and Lamey Crocker, girls, burned. and Howard Crocker, boy, drowned
 The people who hurried to the scene were first attracted by the sight of Mir Crocker's little son. who stood on the yachts deck in a dazed condition. al most surrounded by flames.
 He seemed unable to move, and when man named Charles Schweigel reached pike pole to him the boy did not take hold of 1t, and a moment later he fell back into tho fire and was burned to a crisp.
 
 Rugenstein, the carpenter, a man about 90 years old, who was clinging to board in the shed that extended out over the yacht.
 He could not be reached. and after hanging few moments he apparently became suffocated and dropped into the flames below. He leaves n widow and five children.
 The tragedy was due to the explosion of naphtha, by which the boilers were heated. MT. Crocker Is the superinten- dent of the New York Central stock yards at East BuffalQ. He was the father of the three children killed.
 MT. Crocker himself barely escaped with his life. He is almost craaed t& bereavement. His wife has been very ill., and it is feared she cannot survive the shock
 The condition of Miss Mclean and Charlotte Crocher was reported to-day as serious, but not necessarily fatal.